St. Joseph News-Press back issues from January 2009:
Walker, Dorothy
Jan 01, 2009; ... Dorothy Walker, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30,2008, at a hospital in Liberty, Mo. Dorothy was born May 3, 1920, to Everette and Sylvia Coy in St.Joseph, where she lived all of her life. On December 7, 1936, she married Howard Walker in St. Joseph. She was ...
Witmeyer, Ila
Jan 01, 2009; ... HAMILTON, Mo. - Ila Fern Witmeyer, 90, Hamilton, died at CameronRegional Medical Center, Cameron, Mo., on Dec. 31, 2008. On Jan. 2, 1943, she married John H. Witmeyer in Carrollton, Mo.He preceded her in ...
Scott, Ruby
Jan 01, 2009; ... BARNARD, Mo. - Ruby Hazel Burns Scott, 101, Barnard, diedTuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Village Care Center, Inc., in Maryville,Mo. She was born Dec. 23, 1907, in Butler, Mo., to Elbert and Stella(Strode) Gilbert. She married Samuel C. Burns on Dec. 20, 1928, in Savannah, ...
Sandusky, Lonnie
Jan 01, 2009; ... FOUNTAIN, Colo. - Lonnie P. Sandusky, age 78, of Fountain, passedaway at his home on Dec. 28, 2008. Lonnie was born in St. Joseph to Earl G. Sandusky and GoldieDanner Sandusky Osborn. He married Carol Steele in 1960. Lonnie served in the US Air Force from 1948 to 1952; ...
Goodman, Robert
Jan 01, 2009; ... ATCHISON, Kan. - Robert Glenn 'Goody' Goodman, 59, Atchison, diedDec. 30, 2008. Goody enjoyed working on vehicles, fishing, boating, camping andespecially woodworking. Survivors: long time companion Gaylynn Sisk; mother Betty (Loren)Becker; daughter ...
Hartel, Linda
Jan 01, 2009; ... KEARNEY, Mo. - Linda Darlene Hartel, 58, of Kearney, lost herbattle with cancer on Dec. 29, 2008. She was a woman of great courage, strength, peace, faith, andhope. She truly loved more people and enjoyed life up until her verylast moments. She was the most wonderful wife, mother, ...
Hawkins, Delila
Jan 01, 2009; ... CONCORDIA, Mo. - Delila Faye Hawkins, 66, Concordia, died Dec.29, 2008. She is survived by daughter Patricia Gammill of St. Joseph. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Concordia Baptist Church.Visitation: 6:30 to ...
Klepees, Marcus
Jan 01, 2009; ... Marcus Darold Klepees, infant son of Jeff and Jennifer Klepees,was born and left to be with God on Dec. 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Julius E.Klepees He is survived by his ...
Meiner, Dixie
Jan 01, 2009; ... WILLIAMSFIELD, Ill. - Dixie Meiner, 63, Williamsfield, formerlyof Trenton, Mo., died Dec. 28, 2008. Survivors: husband Donald Meiner; son, Douglas (Patricia)Mikesell; daughter, Denise (Jim) Baker; six half sisters; three halfbrothers; ...
Minor-Martin, Patricia
Jan 01, 2009; ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Patricia Minor-Martin, 49, Kanas City, diedDec. 25, 2008, at home in Kansas City. She was born April 7, 1959, in St. Joseph to Marion and EttaMinor. She attened Central High School. Patricia was of the CatholicFaith. She retired from the State Hospital ...
Monical, Jimmy
Jan 01, 2009; ... MESA, Ariz. - Jimmy D. Monical, 65, died Dec. 27, 2008, in Mesa,Ariz. He was born Aug. 4, 1943, to Helen and the late Robert Monical. Jim was retired from Mead Products after 30 years. He had alsoserved four years in the U.S. Navy, two years aboard the ...
Man loses his home in fire
Jan 01, 2009; ... A man lost his home in the early morning hours Wednesday. The St.Joseph Fire Department responded to an alarm at 807 N. 13th St. at1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Owner Dole Irvin awoke to the smell of smoke and managed toescape without injury, ...
Buzzard, Rosana
Jan 01, 2009; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Rosana Buzzard, 77, Chillicothe, died Dec. 30,2008. She was a member of the Highview Baptist Church, Chillicothe. Survivors: daughters Sandy (George) Constant, Sherry (Larry)Garrison, Rexanne (Bill) Cheeney; grandchildren Andy, Lori, Tonya,Stephen, ...
Alert neighbor foils burglary
Jan 01, 2009; ... Police arrested two young men Wednesday when a neighbor calledpolice after observing them attempting to break into a nearby home. "Without a timely call from an observant neighbor, this very wellmay have been a successful burglary," said Capt. Kevin Castle, aspokesman for the St ....
Oaths usher in county officeholders
Jan 01, 2009; ... Depending on how they perform in office, future days may be forswearing at. But Wednesday was for swearing in. Five elected Buchanan County officials took their oaths of officefor four-year terms that began Wednesday morning. About 80supporters, co-workers and relatives packed the ...
Excess tax revenue, or the right figure? ; Decimal point puts Montee, Daviess County at odds
Jan 01, 2009; ... Confusion over a decimal point landed Daviess County and seven ofits townships into a state audit of property tax rates Wednesday. They're not alone. The review from Auditor Susan Montee, a St. Joseph Democrat, said24 taxing authorities in Missouri levied what the state deemed ...
KQTV, carrier reach deal for Doniphan County ; Station will no longer be carried in 3 counties
Jan 01, 2009; ... Some Kansas cable television customers will not receive KQTV inthe new year. Rainbow Communications will stop carrying the St. Josephtelevision station to cable subscribers in Atchison, Brown andNemaha counties. Customers in Doniphan County, including the citiesof Elwood, ...
It's Your Call, Jan. 1, 2009
Jan 01, 2009; ... Nuts and all Is anyone really surprised our representatives in D.C. votedthemselves a raise? They probably also voted it for the multi-millionaires retired from Congress. Why are we bailing out thecarmakers so they can build more cars no one can afford to buy? Itall sounds pretty ...
Neidel, Glenn
Jan 02, 2009; ... Glenn W. Neidel, 87, St. Joseph, passed away Dec. 31, 2008. Glenn was born July 1, 1921, in Maryville, Mo., to Harry and Mae(McGinness) Neidel. Mr. Neidel graduated from Central High School, St. Joseph, in1939. He married Evelyn Elaine George on Jan. 18, 1947. She precededhim ...
On his own terms ; Longtime commissioner says goodbye
Jan 01, 2009; ... Mr. Crockett, 84, quietly sits in the County Commission's officeMonday. Wednesday was his last day as Buchanan County WesternDistrict commissioner. Photo by Todd Weddle / St. Joseph News-Press / Purchase thisphoto Mr. Crockett, 84, quietly sits in the County Commission's ...
Taking stock in the new year ; Many Americans hoping for a financial rebound in 2009
Jan 01, 2009; ... Even Nostradamus can't predict what the stock market will be likein 2009. Last year was one of Wall Street's worst years on record,with losses not seen since the 1930s. "It wasn't the best year, I can tell you that," said Scott Hinde,a financial planner with Hinde & Co. He ...
Sportsman, Elma
Jan 01, 2009; ... MAITLAND, Mo. - Elma Jane (Johnson) Sportsman, 65, Maitland, diedTuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St.Joseph. She was born July 29, 1943, in Barnard, Mo., the daughter of LeviRollie and Zelpha (Webb) Johnson. Elma attended South Nodaway High ...
Soup's on ; Roadhouse Review mixes food and music
Jan 01, 2009; ... There are certain combinations that just go together. Baseballgames and hot dogs. Movies and popcorn. Live music and soup,however, are not usually one of those combinations. Enter Roadhouse Review, aka Souperman and Crackers. Every Tuesdayfrom 7 to 10 p.m., the band plays at ...
Our Opinion: Ready, able to serve
Jan 01, 2009; ... Some of the best stories in the newspaper are short stories --stories told through tried-and-true methods of reporting that simplyexcel at recounting facts. One such story published in the News-Press the day after Christmas. In brief, an emotionally distraught young man in his ...
News-Press enters new year on solid footing, but change is a certainty
Jan 01, 2009; ... The recession hit the news business hard this past year,prompting fresh concerns about the future of newspapers. Layoffs andcost-cutting steps have become the norm, but much more so at largepublicly traded publishers who borrowed heavily to build theirempires. Many dailies are ...
WESTERN WOMEN at Missouri Southern: Lions 58, Griffons 57
Jan 01, 2009; ... My prediction for the past three weeks has been that the Westernwomen's season-long losing streak would end Jan. 21 when SouthwestBaptist comes to St. Joseph. But after watching the Griffons come ohso close to a pair of upsets this week, the 21st might be too faraway. For a team without ...
GAME BLOG: Missouri Western men at Missouri Southern
Jan 01, 2009; ... Welcome to the MIAA, where teams don't just lose because of poorperformances, they get blown out. Missouri Southern coach Robert Corn told me his team couldn'thave beaten any school in the conference in the No. 10 Lions' 105-65 blowout loss to No. 3 Southwest Baptist on Monday ....
St. Joseph police briefs Jan. 2, 2009
Jan 02, 2009; ... ARRESTS Gary E. Osby, 32, Lee's Summit, Mo., at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday by theBuchanan County Sheriff's Department on charges of nonsupport. Travis W. Smith, 35, 3107 Duncan St., at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday on acharge of stealing. Stephen P. Blizzard, 24, 1942 Safari Drive, at ...
Area native explores Tanzanian culture
Jan 02, 2009; ... Rural Princeton, Mo., native Cheyenne Shaffer recently triedscaling Mount Kilimanjaro. However, it turned out to be a short climb. After all, noteveryone is physically able to reach Tanzania's famed 19,563-footpeak. Ms. Shaffer enjoyed adventures on the mountain and elsewhere ...
First baby of 2009 came a bit early ; Isabela Mari Hughes born at 3:24 a.m. Thursday
Jan 02, 2009; ... The staff at Heartland Regional Medical Center's obstetrics unitdidn't have to wait long for the birth of the first child in 2009. Isabela Mari Hughes arrived at 3:24 a.m. Thursday, weighing in at6 pounds, 11 ounces, said Marcy George, a spokeswoman for thehospital. Back in ...
It's your call Jan. 2, 2009
Jan 02, 2009; ... Long march There was no consideration given to handicapped patients whenHeartland Regional Medical Center changed the Plaza II parking areafor handicapped patients to the neurology staff. The now-designatedparking area is too far from the entrance for a handicapped patient.The ...
Police report quiet New Year's
Jan 02, 2009; ... New Year's Eve brought out its usual crowd of revelers, which ledto an interesting night for local law enforcement. Along with Labor Day and Independence Day, Dec. 31 is a date thatofficers -- along with bartenders and liquor store owners -- knowwill keep them busy. The St ....
This is: Untitled by Steve Burns
Jan 02, 2009; ... St. Joseph native Steve Burns has been a college athlete, a U.S.Army Soldier and is currently a warehouse supervisor. And all thewhile, he's been an artist. Burns, 58, started painting and drawingportraits as a kid and eventually moved to creating pastels oflandscapes and seascapes that ...
What's in that?: Southern Punch at Applebee's
Jan 02, 2009; ... Brightly-colored, fruity drinks are often associated with summer,but who says you can't enjoy them in the winter, too? Applebee'sSouthern Punch is a sweet and tangy drink that combines SouthernComfort, amaretto, ...
Entertainment briefs for Jan. 2, 2009
Jan 02, 2009; ... Actors needed to have a 'Bash' Robidoux Landing Playhouse will hold auditions for Neil LaBute'splay "Bash," from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5 and 6 at 103 W. Francis. "Bash"is a collection of three one-act plays that require men and womenwho can play 25 to 40 years of age. There are two men ...
That game we play: Dating resolutions
Jan 02, 2009; ... It's New Year's Day, which means there's a good chance you'll besleeping in until noon and then spending the rest of the day in yourpajamas watching TV. It also means there's a good chance you'remaking your list of New Year's resolutions for 2009. And if you'resingle, it's highly likely ...
The Shuffle: Wishful thinking
Jan 02, 2009; ... After having a crazy few days of holiday travel and enjoyingChristmas gifts that will ultimately hinder my social life (NintendoWii, repeat viewings of "The Dark Knight," Chuck Palahniuk's"Choke," etc.), I will now devote countless words and thoughts to asingle entertainment issue ....
Have a laugh ; Legends debuts Funny First Friday tonight
Jan 02, 2009; ... While the St. Joseph entertainment scene offers plenty in the wayof live music, the same can't be said for comedy. There are theoccasional comedy nights featuring local comedians and the rare bigstar appearing at the Missouri Theater. But as far as regularcomedy, St. Joe doesn't have ...
A state of evolution ; Gym Class Heroes are building on big hit
Jan 02, 2009; ... In 2006, the world was introduced to Gym Class Heroes when thepopularity of its single "Cupid's Chokehold" exploded. With thearrival of 2009, however, the hip-hop/indie pop band is trying tomove past its mega-hit and establish itself as one of the biggestnames in ...
Killing the stigma, starting the party ; The Heat Machine brings a Midwest-born ska sound to St. Joseph tonight
Jan 02, 2009; ... While ska music was conceived in the late 1950s, most music fansrecall its late '90s resurgence, when bands like No Doubt, Sublime,The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Reel Big Fish reintroduced the genreto a new generation. But as quickly as it became popular, it faded from ...
Navy chaplain serving aboard aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean ; Denise Wallingford graduated from Lafayette High School
Jan 02, 2009; ... The new year finds a Lafayette High School graduate and formersubstitute teacher at St. Joseph Christian School halfway around theworld in the Indian Ocean. Denise Wallingford expected to spend New Year's Day counselingsailors on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), where she ...
Whiskey Creek ; 4016A Frederick Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: August Critical Health Violations: Food cooled at improper temperaturein broken cooling unit Other Inspector Observations: None Month: April Critical Health Violations: Dishwasher not sanitizing at properlevel Other Inspector ...
Calendars for Jan. 2, 2009
Jan 02, 2009; ... Tonight In St. Joe LM Blue 88, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Magoons, 632 S. Eighth St., 232-3611 GO DJ Neon Nites, 9 p.m., Hammerjacks Rock-N-Roll Sports Bar, 512Felix St., 676-0037 GO PartyTime Entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Last Call Bar andGrill, 2316 N. Belt ...
Country Kitchen ; 4229 Frederick Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: October Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector Observations: Grease buildup on grills/fryers Month: March Critical Health Violations: Potentially hazardous food cooled atimproper temperature in broken cooler unit; mold growth ...
Whiskey Rebellion ; Rushville, Mo.
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: July Critical Health Violations: Chemicals stored on top of icemachine Other Inspector ...
Late senator's influence reached to Northwest Missouri
Jan 02, 2009; ... Claiborne Pell died on Thursday. It's hard to know if the 90-year-old former U.S. senator from Rhode Island ever stepped foot onNorthwest Missouri soil. As the one-time chairman of the SenateForeign Relation Committee, he seemed a man who spent more timeabroad than in the American ...
Pixel power ; In a struggling music industry, are video games the future?
Jan 02, 2009; ... In many ways, the music industry is struggling to survive. CDsales are decreasing every year. Artists who used to sell more thana million copies in their first week are only managing to sell a fewhundred thousand. And major labels and radio are losing theirinfluence in music's digital ...
D & G Restaurant ; 1918 Frederick Ave.
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: September Critical Health Violations: Cottage cheese on prep line atimproper temperature; dirty microwave; dirty tenderizer; foods keptbeyond discard date; in walk-in cooler, meats stored improperly withfoods; fish fry not kept cold after first use Other ...
Dunkin Donuts ; 3705 Frederick Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: June Critical Health Violations: Food cooled at improper temperaturein broken cooling unit Other Inspector Observations: None Critical violation summary since 2006 (two ...
Dairy Queen ; 3202 St. Joseph Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: April Critical Health Violations: Chili in backroom at impropertemperature; black substance in ice machine Other Inspector ...
Delish LLC ; 505 Francis Street
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: July Critical Health Violations: Undated food ...
Dinky Diner ; 1329 Garfield Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: July Critical Health Violations: Employee handing bread with bardhands; raw beef stored over peeling onions in reach-in cooler;datemark missing on food in reach-in cooler; Comet cleaner storedover clean dishes under handsink Other Inspector Observations: ...
Domino's Pizza ; 2110 Messanie Street
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: October Critical Health Violations: Open employee drink in kitchen;unlabeled chemical bottle; dirty hood system, filter Other Inspector Observations: None Month: April Critical Health ...
Denny's Restaurant ; 4105 Frederick Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: October Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector Observations: Leak in faucet handle; odor infront area Month: May Critical Health Violations: Unsafe, adultered, improperly cooledfood was being sold from cooler management ...
Ford's Drive-Inn ; 5028 Lake Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: December Critical Health Violations: Hood ventilation system drippinggrease; mold on pop machine nozzles Other Inspector Observations: None Month: September Critical Health Violations: "Fired" employee complained employeeshave "head lice" and ...
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: December Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector Observations: Broken flooring in backroom; somefoods not stored at least six inches off floor Month: August Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector ...
El Rey del Taco ; 1711 Mitchell Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: December Critical Health Violations: Some food items not datemarked withdiscard date; inspector found chicken and beef warmed at impropertemperature Other Inspector Observations: Dirty behind and under equipment Month: July Critical Health ...
Dairy Queen ; 4105 S. 169 Highway
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: November Critical Health Violations: Chemicals/pesticides stored abovecake boxes; unapproved bug spray in establishment Other Inspector Observations: None Month: April Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector ...
Muny Inn ; 3229 Mitchell Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: September Critical Health Violations: Complaint that dirty water comingfrom ceiling leak. Inspector found numerous ceiling leaks as well asdirty water leaking onto beer cooler. Inspector also found roachproblem. "Establishment filthy," and closed voluntarily per ...
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant ; 3720 Mitchell Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: December Critical Health Violations: Large amounts of mouse feces;uncovered foods; leak in dishwashing sink; "person-in-charge"lacking in food safety regulation. Restaurant self-closed for a dayto deal with pest control problem. Other Inspector ...
Papa John's Pizza ; 1808 N. Belt Highway
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: November Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector Observations: Unauthorized sponge in use Month: May Critical Health Violations: No ...
Moila Country Club ; 701 N. Noyes Boulevard
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: August Critical Health Violations: Dirty can opener; dirty slicer; dirtytenderizer parts; dirty microwave; raw eggs stored above veggie trayin walk-in cooler; raw meats stored improperly in walk-in cooler; nodiscard date on prepared or opened potentially hazardous ...
Rearview Grill & Sports Pub ; 4902 Frederick Avenue
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: July Critical Health Violations: No date marking on ribs Other Inspector Observations: Upright reach-in freezer needsdefrost; cardboard used on shelves; slime growth in ...
Norty's Bar and Grill ; 2401 Messanie Street
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: April Critical Health Violations: No violations Other Inspector Observations: Ice scoop handle in ice Critical violation summary since 2006 (five inspections): * April 2007, dirty reach-in ...
Subway ; 3022 S. Belt Highway
Jan 02, 2009; ... 2008 Month: June Critical Health Violations: Meatballs on steam table warmed atimproper temperature Other Inspector Observations: No soap at hand wash sink; growthon ice chute in ice machine; dirty air vent Critical violation summary since 2006 (four ...