St. Joseph News-Press back issues from March 2009:
Wolf, Xoa L.
Mar 01, 2009; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Xoa Lee Wolf, 70, Chillicothe, died Feb. 27,2009. On Sept. 7, 1957, she married Vincent J. Wolf, he survives of thehome. Survivors: sons, Stephen (Nancy), John, Vincent II (April);daughters, Mary (Dennis) Coddington, Barbara (John) Masters; ...
Kaiser-Dishon, C. Bernice Groh
Mar 01, 2009; ... ORLANDO, Fla. - Bernice was born on a farm in eastern Kansas nearthe town of Wathena May 12, 1915. Her mother passed away when shewas nine years old. Her grandmother took custody of the two childrenand they grew up on their farm just east of Wathena. She was a Christian of the ...
Vigneri, Angelene
Mar 01, 2009; ... PELLA, Iowa - Angelene Vigneri, 86, Pella, formerly of St.Joseph, passed away on Feb. 26, 2009, at the Hospice Comfort Housein Pella. Angelene was born on Dec. 26, 1922, in St. Joseph, Missouri, thedaughter of Philip and Helen Dumitrov. Angelene graduated fromBenton High School ...
Barnes, Ellen A.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Ellen Alberta Barnes, 68, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 27, 2009,in St. Joseph. She was born Feb. 25, 1941, in St. Joseph. She was a homemakerand enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Ellen was precededin death by father, Samuel Barnes; mother, Lottie Stallsworth;brothers, ...
Butler, Robert J.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Robert J. Butler, 44, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 26, 2009, athis home. Robert was born on May 11, 1964, in Albany, N.Y., to Robert andEileen (Johnson) Butler. Robert was an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed spendingtime with his children, Monday night television shows ...
Ellis, Carolee
Mar 01, 2009; ... Carolee Ellis, 72, St. Joseph, passed away at her home Feb. 28,2009. She was born Nov. 18, 1936, in Union Star, Mo., to Jacob andHattie Bashor. She graduated from High School and attended 2? years of Collegeat Missouri Western State University. She worked as a Med ...
Doniphan West wrestlers medal at state
Mar 01, 2009; ... Doniphan West took two qualifiers to the Class 3-2-1A StateWrestling Championships and left Busch-Gross Coliseum with twomedallists. Junior Brett Dunlap (189) reached the semifinals, while seniorDakota Zeit (285) fought back from a quarterfinal loss. In the end,both Mustangs ...
Municipal Court, March 1, 2009
Mar 01, 2009; ... The figures below do not include court costs. Those who areticketed for seat belt violations are not charged court costs. By Judge John Boeh STATE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED Ambrose Fusco, $25. Ryan Haeberle, $25. Justin Hartley, $25. Bekki ...
Evans, Larry E.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Larry E. Evans, 71, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 26, 2009, atHeartland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born July 9, 1937, in St. Joseph to Joseph and Marjorie(Stewart) Evans. He was a janitor at Boehringer Ingelheim for 33 years beforeretiring in 2003. Mr. Evans ...
St. Joseph police briefs, March 1, 2009
Mar 01, 2009; ... THEFTS Date listed is the date reported Barbara White, 2128 S. 11th St., burglary at residence Feb. 21. Benjamin Moore, 2206 S. 18th St., burglary at residence Feb. 22. Michael Limley, 710 Thompson Ave., items from vehicle parked atresidence Feb. 22. Opal ...
Western women end season on same note it started
Mar 01, 2009; ... BOLIVAR, Mo. -- The Missouri Western women ended their season inthe same manner it started -- with a string of turnovers, miscuesand ultimately losses. The Griffons fell apart in the final 14 minutes at Meyer SportsCenter on Saturday, blowing an 11-point lead and ...
Your letters, March 1, 2009
Mar 01, 2009; ... Stop the cycle I am writing in response to the state of Missouri's decision todiscontinue GED classes to the inmates of our prisons. I am surethere must have been a great discussion concerning this move, but Ibelieve they made the wrong decision. First, I realize there are ...
Bike patrol aims to reduce crime
Mar 01, 2009; ... It may be another month or so before St. Joseph sees consistentlywarm weather. But when it does, people start going outside, playing,barbecuing, and, for some, committing crime. Shawn Force, owner of Forces of Nature Cycling, said he startedseeing drug-dealing around his ...
Our opinion: Mitchell Park lofts provide a big boost
Mar 01, 2009; ... People in New York City, where rents are high and living spacessmall, would kill for a scenario like this: Leave your apartment andtake the stairs or an elevator to the roof, where fresh air and agreat view await you. Better yet, add some hot tubs and a moviescreen. At Mitchell ...
'Teach with good cheer' ; Republicans rally up optimism at GOP dinner
Mar 01, 2009; ... Republicans called for fresh and true conservative candidates forthe 2010 elections as they expressed optimism for their future andpessimism about Obama administration policies at the Lincoln DayDinner. The dinner celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth ofAbraham Lincoln, ...
A singer for these sorry times
Mar 01, 2009; ... Nobody doubted the contrite heart of Brenda Mae Tarpley. Poundfor pound, she stood as a powerhouse of penitence. A native Georgian, she took the name Brenda Lee when embarking ona recording career at age 11. Her breakthrough hit came in 1960, achart-topping ballad called "I'm ...
It's your call, March 1, 2009
Mar 01, 2009; ... Too bad I feel the loss of the GED classes at the prison is a loss tosociety. You can't imagine the pride they feel when they get theirGED. The GED is a big step to enter back into the work force. ******* Inexplicable Your business page article regarding KCP&L ...
Winter weather causes wrecks
Mar 01, 2009; ... The sun inched out by early afternoon, after police had workednine auto wrecks early Saturday caused mostly by motorists drivingtoo fast in about four inches of snow. St. Joseph Police Department Sgt. Billy Paul Miller said thesnowfall did not cause as many wrecks as expected. Two ...
Some residents push beyond audit findings
Mar 01, 2009; ... For a handful of residents, information not included in the stateaudit may have trumped the facts that were. Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee presented her office's auditof the city of St. Joseph last week. The report advised the city onhow to better manage its finances and ...
Missouri Southern too much for Northwest women
Mar 01, 2009; ... JOPLIN, Mo. -- Jolea Apon scored from the outside, DanielleDeVader scored from everywhere and the Missouri Southern Lionsscored the knockout blow to Northwest Missouri State's seasonSaturday afternoon. Apon obliterated her career high with 28 points and DeVaderscored 22 as the ...
Shearin, Capell e-mail feud surfaces
Mar 01, 2009; ... The audit may be over, but the shouting has just begun. When Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee opened Tuesday's publicforum for questions, St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin was the first toraise his hand. The mayor had already seen the auditor's report andsigned his name to both city ...
Warren, Ross L.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Ross L. Warren, 21, of St. Joseph, went home to live with hisJesus on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at his home in St. Joseph. Ross was born on July 1, 1987, in St. Joseph, to John and Jean(Ginn) Warren. Ross was baptized and attended the Brookedale Presbyterian Churchof St ....
Smoking debate lights up ; Missouri, Kansas consider statewide bans in most public places
Mar 01, 2009; ... WATHENA, Kan. -- Zach Benitz didn't light up a cigarette as hefeasted on a meal Thursday at a local bar. But the days when Mr. Benitz -- who lives and works in Wathena --may choose to smoke with his food may soon dwindle. A proposalcirculating through the Kansas Legislature seeks ...
Bankruptcies, March 1, 2009
Mar 01, 2009; ... The News-Press regularly publishes filings made with the U.S.Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri, based inKansas City, Mo., and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District ofKansas, based in Kansas City, Kan. Today's listing covers Feb. 14-20. Petitioners may file for ...
Griffon men stumble but remain alive
Mar 01, 2009; ... BOLIVAR, Mo. -- Thanks for playing. Try again next week. The Missouri Western men concluded their regular season with a 89-67 loss to No. 4 Southwest Baptist on Saturday at the Meyer SportsCenter. The win gave Baptist the outright regular-season MIAA title andNo. 1 seed in ...
A modern getaway ; The Honey Creek Resort State Park provides outdoor experience with plenty of amenities
Mar 01, 2009; ... Tons of people appreciate the outdoors. But even with thatappreciation, the idea of completely roughing it may not be ideal. And thanks to the Honey Creek Resort State Park in Moravia, Iowa,you definitely won't have to. "It's just that introduction piece," says Michelle ...
Monday's Local Sports
Mar 01, 2009; ... Men's Basketball Miaa Championship Tournament Thursday Southwest Baptist(1) vs. Western(8), noon Fort Hays (4) vs. Omaha (5), 2:15pm Emporia (3) vs. Washburn (6), 8:15pm Central (2) vs. Southern (7), 6pm Saturday Southwest ...
More than just recitation ; Logan Kelly is the winner of the regional Poetry Out Loud competition
Mar 01, 2009; ... The works of great poets resounded off the walls of the TroesterMedia Center, echoing as students from eight high schools recited.Using the words and phrases of Emily Dickinson, e.e. cummings, LewisCaroll and Robert Frost, the students vied for the top spot in theNorthwest Missouri ...
Boys Athletes of the Week
Mar 01, 2009; ... BIG SCHOOL Taylor Deayon, basketball, Lafayette Recorded 12 points and five steals, helping jumpstart theFighting Irish's rout of Smithville in district championship gamewith stellar defense Andrew Townsend, basketball, Smithville Helped the Warriors survive ...
Decades of Dr. Seuss ; The children's author has a long and lasting legacy
Mar 01, 2009; ... The children recognize the books as soon as they see them. "I love Dr. Seuss," says Michael Goetz, a student in Betty Hoge'skindergarten class at Skaith Elementary School. They pour over the pages, pointing out funny characters andscenes and reading out loud to each ...
Girls Athletes of the Week
Mar 01, 2009; ... BIG SCHOOLS Taylor Johnson, basketball, Platte County Sophomore guard filled in when older sister went to the benchwith foul trouble, hitting key 3-pointer on her way to 15 points Megan Walker, basketball, Maryville Senior post tallied 14 points to help ...
Richardson Sr., William M.
Mar 02, 2009; ... William "Bill" Maurice Richardson Sr. 72, St. Joseph, passed awayFeb. 28, 2009, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born June 8, 1936, in Maryville, Mo., son of Mary andWilliam Richardson. He served in the Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. Heworked at Nestle as a truck ...
Riedemann, Dale E.
Mar 02, 2009; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - Dale "Porky" Eugene Riedemann, 78,Chillicothe, died Feb. 28, 2009. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching NASCAR racing. Survivors: wife, Norma; sons, Randy, Danny (Sandra); daughter,Sherry (Mark) Walsh; six grandchildren; five ...
Winn, Lois G.
Mar 02, 2009; ... PLATTSBURG, Mo. - Lois G. Winn, 91, Plattsburg, died Feb. 28,2009, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Born March 17, 1917, in Plattsburg, she was a former resident ofNew York, Philadelphia, and Cleveland, before returning to thefamily farm in Trimble in 1982. She was a graduate of ...
Justus, Earnest W.
Mar 02, 2009; ... Earnest W. Justus, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 28, 2009, athis home. Earnest was born May 29, 1927, in Rushville, Mo., the son of thelate Van Durham and Lettie (Blakley) Justus. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Earnestworked in the Government Storage ...
Kemper, Forrest L.
Mar 02, 2009; ... FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - Forrest Lee " Frosty" Kemper, 81,Fredericksburg, formerly of Gentry County, Mo., passed away Feb. 26,2009. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Hazelgren, Fredericksburg;two grandsons, Matthew ...
McGinnis, Frieda
Mar 02, 2009; ... Frieda Rimmer McGinnis, 92, St. Joseph, formerly of the Richmond,Mo., area died Feb. 27, 2009, at Heartland Regional Medical Centerin St. Joseph. Frieda was born on April 11, 1916, in Richmond to George Thomasand Leota Belle (Denton) Rimmer. She married Bryant Elwood ...
Barnes, Ellen A.
Mar 02, 2009; ... Ellen Alberta Barnes, 68, St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 27, 2009,at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 25, 1941, in St. Joseph. She was a homemakerand enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Ellen was precededin death by father, Samuel Barnes; mother, ...
Doro, Rhonda
Mar 02, 2009; ... Rhonda Doro, 56, St. Joseph, passed away on Feb. 28, 2009, at theSt. Joseph hospital. Rhonda was born on Nov. 9, 1952, in St. Joseph, to Edward andRuth (Justus) Fagan. She was raised in St. Joseph, was a graduate of Central HighSchool and a member of Central Assembly of God ...
No more clipping coupons ; New software makes getting discounts as easy as a mouse click
Mar 02, 2009; ... A company set on making coupons more convenient and readilyavailable is using Northwest Missouri students to build itssoftware. Alyoop Inc., a St. Louis-based think tank, is working withcomputer science and marketing students at Northwest Missouri StateUniversity to develop its ...
Do you want fries with your license?
Mar 02, 2009; ... Driver's license offices could inch closer to the fast-foodrestaurant format if changes a Republican made to an anti-Real IDbill hold. Missourians already wait in burger-joint-like lines to apply fora new driver's license. But they also could choose from a menu ofdriver's license ...
It's Your Call, March 2, 2009
Mar 02, 2009; ... Wanting it all Michael Reagan is right. We don't need the government running ourfinancial system. The way it is, you work all your life and you putup Social Security, then when you are finally able to retire, likeat 70 years old, the government wants to give you an allowance ...
Griffon women look ahead to next year
Mar 02, 2009; ... BOLIVAR, Mo. -- Lynn Plett offered no excuses, just a simpleexplanation after the Missouri Western women's dismal season came toa merciful end at Southwest Baptist on Saturday night. "Honestly, we weren't good enough, when it comes down to it," theGriffons coach said. Despite ...
More work planned on I-35 project
Mar 02, 2009; ... LATHROP, Mo. -- Northbound and southbound traffic on Interstate35 in a portion of Clinton County will be reduced to one lane todayfor a resurfacing project. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the closure willaffect I-35 between the 40.5 and 51 mile markers. The passing ...
Jayhawks throttle Tigers
Mar 02, 2009; ... It was supposed to be a brawl for the Big 12 Conference lead, twoarchrivals slugging it out for 40 minutes with the winner emergingwith a leg up on securing the No. 1 seed in the conferencetournament later this month. But 15th-ranked Kansas had no interest in waiting 40 minutes ...
Three injured in Livingston County crash
Mar 02, 2009; ... CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -- Three people were injured Sunday morning in aLivingston County wreck, according to a Missouri State HighwayPatrol report. The driver of one vehicle, 52-year-old Martha L. Rose ofKirksville, was taken by Lifeflight air ambulance to St. Luke'sHospital in Kansas ...
Master gardener training classes to start tomorrow
Mar 02, 2009; ... The University of Missouri Extension will start a series ofmaster gardener training classes on March 3. They will be held from6 to 9 p.m. at several locations around Northwest Missouri,including St. Joseph at the Buchanan County Extension office meetingroom. Classes will be ...
Your letters, March 2, 2009
Mar 02, 2009; ... A small price to pay As a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, a graduate of Central HighSchool and Missouri Western State University, a working taxpayer, acitizen heavily involved in the community through localorganizations and associations, and most importantly, a mother, Iurge you ...
District halts transfers due to overcrowding at Coleman
Mar 02, 2009; ... For years, the St. Joseph School District has allowed transfersto schools outside a patron's district as a luxury. Now, withovercrowding issues at one of its schools, it's a luxury thedistrict can no longer afford. There were 1,085 transfers across the district last year, ...
Funds in reserves raise concerns ; Questions arise over millions from previous operating levy
Mar 02, 2009; ... It appears to be simple math. The St. Joseph School Districtcollected roughly $7 million a year from the 63-cent operating taxlevy over the past five years. District officials said they now haveabout $32 million in reserves. It's math that begs the question: If the district ...
An $80K attempt to find a nonexistent smoking gun
Mar 02, 2009; ... Congratulations, St. Joseph taxpayers! We already have committed to funding a stimulus package andbailing out an auto industry. Oh yeah, we also have a few checks towrite to the banking industry. Plus, we just spent up to $80,000 in an attempt to find a smokinggun that never ...
Serving up a Chili Challenge ; Funds benefit UCP of Northwest Missouri
Mar 02, 2009; ... Armed with spoons and cups, an army of chili lovers descended onCivic Arena Sunday to sample the wares of more than 50 spicycompetitors. The 23rd Annual United Cerebral Palsy Heart of America ChiliChallenge drew hundreds of spectator-diners. The event in partraises funds for ...
Rhodes, Jerald B.
Mar 02, 2009; ... MERCEDES, Texas - Jerald B. "Ben" Rhodes, 87, Mercedes, formerlyof Milan, Mo. died Feb. 27, 2009, in the Missouri Veterans Home inCameron, Mo. The son of Harry and Iva F. (Gooch) Rhodes he was born Aug. 25,1921, in Humphreys, Mo. On July 25, 1944, in Carroll County, Mo., he ...
Our opinion: A threat to older citizens
Mar 02, 2009; ... Senior citizens of the Midland Empire will note the weekendpassing of radio commentator Paul Harvey and appreciate what itmeans to live a long, vibrant life. Mr. Harvey was legendary for rising at 3:30 every morning, havinga bowl of oatmeal and then devouring the latest news in ...
St. Joseph police briefs, March 2, 2009
Mar 02, 2009; ... VANDALISM Date listed is the date reported Rachal Davis, 719 S. 14th St., damage to property at residenceFeb. 22. Tim Schweder, 2925 Olive St., damage to property at residenceFeb. 22. Michael Landy, 2707 ...
Schaaf says no to octo-moms
Mar 02, 2009; ... Rep. Dr. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, is trying to keep an octo-momscenario from happening in Missouri. A bill Dr. Schaaf recently filed in the Missouri House ofRepresentatives would restrict the amount of embryos physicians canimplant into a woman based on current recommendations of ...
MP3 wars
Mar 02, 2009; ... It started innocently enough over a cup of coffee. We werediscussing what's new in technology, and Blake and Shea gotsidetracked into a discussion about who has the best MP3 player.Blake has an Apple iPod and Shea has a Microsoft Zune. Their heateddebate continued as if there were no ...
Wall Street tumbles anew as financials slide ; Dow drops below 7,000
Mar 02, 2009; ... NEW YORK -- The Dow Jones industrial average plunged below 7,000Monday for the first time in more than 11 years as investors groweven more pessimistic about the health of banks, and in turn theeconomy. A staggering $61.7 billion in quarterly losses at insurerAmerican ...
Obama Taps Sebelius For Health & Human Secretary
Mar 02, 2009; ... Flanked by democratic and republican senators, President Obama,Monday, announced neighboring governor, Kathleen Sebelius as hisnominee for health and human services secretary. The president noted that Sebelius has a unique politicalbackground that has helped her achieve numerous ...
LOVE TRAIN: THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA LIVE IN CONCERT ; Two hour DVD celebrates the classic Philly Soul Sound of Gamble and Huff
Mar 02, 2009; ... TITLE: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Live in Concert(Legacy) ARTISTS: Jerry Butler, the Delfonics, Harold Melvin's Blue notes,Bunny Sigler and more STARS: 3 out of 5 Stars SOUNDS LIKE: You heard the audio, now see video of the Sound ofPhiladelphia. The ...
Boleros (City Hall Records) ; Music for a romantic Paris-inspired evening with satin gowns, wine glasses, soft candlelight and foggy city lights.
Mar 02, 2009; ... TITLE: Boleros (City Hall Records) ARTIST: Raquel Bitton STARS: 4 out of 5 Stars SOUNDS LIKE: Music for a romantic Paris-inspired evening withsatin gowns, wine glasses, soft candlelight and foggy city lights. Raquel Bitton is a popular French jazz singer known ...
Weekend recap: Sawyer Brown and Bucky Covington at Civic Arena ; Two fun-loving country acts help Joetown cut loose
Mar 02, 2009; ... Judging by the number of beer drinkers among the 1,700-plus crowdthat showed up for Sawyer Brown and Bucky Covington performanceFriday night, it appeared that St. Joe was in a T.G.I.F. mindset,ready to kick back and cut loose to a few tunes they knew by heart.For those fans, the two ...
Convenience Stores Make ID check More Reliable
Mar 02, 2009; ... Speedy's Convenience stores in St Joseph are taking a newapproach to stopping the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors. They're accomplishing that by scanning the licenses. All eight of the Speedy's locations in town are now using a newsoftware system which is making age based ...
Mayor's sewer suggestion bothers Bond
Mar 03, 2009; ... A "tongue-in-cheek" remark from St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin mayhave prompted some additional interest in the city's sewer issuesfrom U.S. Sen. Christopher S. "Kit" Bond, R-Mo. The mayor's office is preparing bundles of documents surroundingthe effects of a federal mandate on ...
Preliminary hearing set for murder suspect
Mar 03, 2009; ... GALLATIN, Mo. -- A Jamesport man accused of killing his roommatein February was ordered Monday to appear for a preliminary hearingin the case. Daviess County Associate Judge Daren Adkins set a May 1 hearingfor Carlos Sarmiento, 55, who is charged with the first-degreemurder of ...