St. Joseph News-Press back issues from July 2009:
Hiawatha man wins $50,000 in Powerball
Jul 01, 2009; ... HIAWATHA, Kan. -- A 64-year-old Hiawatha resident won $50,000 inthe June 24 Powerball drawing. Richard Holloway's prize would have been $10,000, but it wasmultiplied by five because he purchased the Power Play option, andthe Power Play number for that drawing was five. He ...
It's your call, July 1, 2009
Jul 01, 2009; ... DNA, please With all this hype about Michael Jackson, I'd like to see a DNAreport. I don't think that he fathered any of these children. Iwould really like to know the truth. ******* Nice job Well, they counted and recounted and recounted until theDemocrats ...
St. Joseph shows growth in latest census figures ; City gains 2,207 people, but falls behind St. Louis suburb
Jul 01, 2009; ... St. Joseph gained population during the first eight years of thedecade, but not to the extent of some of Missouri's suburbancommunities. One of them, O'Fallon, located in the western sprawl of St.Louis, supplanted St. Joseph as the state's seventh-largestmunicipality, according ...
Your letters, July 1, 2009
Jul 01, 2009; ... Happy birthday, America! Eleven score and thirteen years ago this country brought forth tothe world; the true destination of mankind -- freedom andindependence. We made the bold and daring declaration that all men are createdequal, and that we are endowed by our Creator with ...
Talent lost amid troubles
Jul 01, 2009; ... I've lived long enough to see man walk on the moon and a man dothe Moonwalk. And I remember where I was for both of them. I watched Neil Armstrong take that "giant leap for mankind" on myUncle Tommy and Aunt Ceola's spindly legged 19-inch color TV on July20, 1969. On May 16, ...
Heartland in a time of change
Jul 01, 2009; ... Experience in health care, an interest in the community outsidethe hospital walls, exceptional people skills -- count on all ofthese attributes to be part of the package for the next leader ofHeartland Health. But much more will be needed from Heartland's new president andchief ...
Program aims to ease burden of student debt
Jul 01, 2009; ... Paying back a burdensome federal student loan might get easierfor some, beginning today. Income-Based Repayment, a program that caps the monthly paymentson student loan debt, is available depending on the amount of loandebt, adjusted gross income and family size. A calculator ...
St. Joseph police briefs, July 1, 2009
Jul 01, 2009; ... ARRESTS Tyrone Williams, 52, 1404 Ridenbaugh St., at 12:02 a.m. Monday ona city warrant charging failure to appear in court. Kerry R. Leonard Jr., 22, 116 N. 13th St., at 12:43 a.m. Mondayon a city warrant charging failure to appear in court. Derek W. Briggs, 25, 1813 ...
Ignition interlock law meant to save lives
Jul 01, 2009; ... A new state law going into effect today is expected to have alarge impact on driver safety in Missouri. The law will require future and past offenders with more than onealcohol-related offense in Missouri to have an ignition interlocksystem installed in their cars. The Missouri ...
FDA targets Vicodin, Tylenol ; Panel votes to lower maximum daily dose of over-the-counter acetaminophen
Jul 01, 2009; ... By MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press ADELPHI, Md. -- Government experts say prescription drugs likeVicodin and Percocet that combine a popular painkiller with strongernarcotics should be eliminated because of their role in deadlyoverdoses. A Food and Drug ...
Jobless rate up nearly 1% ; Area's figure jumps to 8%
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Ahmad Safi St. Joseph News-Press The total number of people without a job in St. Joseph returnedto the 8 percent mark in May after dipping the month prior for thefirst time in 2009, the government said Tuesday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the area's ...
Western announces provost's retirement
Jul 01, 2009; ... His time here was brief, but productive. Dr. Joseph Bragin, provost at Missouri Western State University,retires today after three years in that role. The university madethe announcement late Tuesday. "I think it's a good time to leave," Dr. Bragin said. "Theuniversity is in ...
Physician named Heartland CEO
Jul 01, 2009; ... Video by Todd Weddle A Texas physician has been named the new president and chiefadministrative officer of Heartland Health. Dr. Mark Laney was introduced as Heartland's new CEO andpresident during a press conference and reception Wednesday morning.Dr. Laney, one of four ...
Heartland Gets New Boss
Jul 01, 2009; ... Heartland Health System announced Wednesday that Dr. Mark Laney,a physician from Texas, will step up as the new CEO, President andChief Administrative Officer of Heartland Health. Dr. Laney is taking the place of former CEO, Lowell Kruse, wholeft last month after 25 years on the ...
Love Kitchen delivers for needy
Jul 01, 2009; ... Cassidy Rowland eats at the Open Door Food Kitchen on a regularbasis and is never picky about what she gets for lunch; she is justgrateful to have a meal. But there were no complaints Tuesday when an 18-wheeler known asthe Love Kitchen pulled into St. Joseph, full of Little ...
EPA says Chromium 6 levels not high enough to affect health
Jul 01, 2009; ... KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Environmental Protection Agency announcedWednesday that soil samples tested from Northwest Missouri countiesdo not contain sufficient levels of the chemical Chromium 6 to posea health hazard. The EPA held a press conference in conjunction with the ...
EPA Reveals Sludge Findings
Jul 01, 2009; ... Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency and theMissouri Department of Natural Resources have released findings froman initial investigation into allegedly toxic sludge spread onNorthwest Missouri farms. In April of this year, lawsuits were filed against the formerPrime ...
YMCA celebrates 126th year of service
Jul 01, 2009; ... The YMCA celebrated another year of achievement at its annualmeeting Tuesday, with a day of fun and recognition at Camp MarvinHillyard. Not only were board members and volunteers in attendance, butalso their children, who enjoyed activities, food and a tour of thecamp before the ...
Patriotic pizzazz ; Try something new for holiday parties
Jul 01, 2009; ... Get out your flags, sparklers and cookbooks. The Fourth of Julyis on a Saturday this year, which means an entire weekend ofpossibilities for fun and holiday parties. Whether you favor atraditional barbecue with burgers and beans, a themed potluck ormulti-course extravaganza, this is the ...
Driver killed in Harrison County
Jul 01, 2009; ... BETHANY, Mo. -- A rolling car and no seat belt combined Wednesdaywith fatal results at the intersection of Missouri routes W and Fabout three miles northwest of Bethany. Mathew D. Koontz, 47, was pronounced dead at the accident sceneby Jeremy Evans, the Harrison County ...
City hopes for green infusion ; Energy efficiency grant could supply $750,000
Jul 01, 2009; ... A possible infusion of stimulus money could help St. Joseph cutits energy spending for years to come. The city applied last week for an Energy Efficiency andConservation Block Grant that would help the city reduce energyusage and increase energy efficiency. The program is part of ...
Circuit Court, July 1, 2009
Jul 01, 2009; ... Court costs are not included in the figures below. The usualcourt cost is $106.50 for misdemeanors and $283.50 for felonies.Added into this are other costs, such as the cost of arrest for acharge of driving while intoxicated. The additional fees can bringthe court costs up to $400 or ...
Salvation Army gets new leaders ; Couple excited to meet community
Jul 02, 2009; ... The Salvation Army has assigned a dynamic couple from Pittsburg,Kan., to maintain and develop programs in St. Joseph. Captains Chuck and Dana Cook spent their first day on the jobWednesday at the Salvation Army's community building on MessanieStreet, between Sixth and Seventh ...
Widowed mother of five learned to lean on God
Jul 02, 2009; ... GRANT CITY, Mo. - Heart heavy with each step, Julia Moore walkedaround the perimeter of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her husband, Donald, lay dying with cancer. Their five childrenfaced an uncertain future. Anguish had driven Julia from bed in themiddle of the night ...
Office manager faces charges
Jul 02, 2009; ... SAVANNAH, Mo. -- A former office manger of the Savannah branch ofthe state License Bureau faces two felonies alleging she stole fromthe state. A state investigation of Heather Spicer led to the filing of twofelony charges of theft/stealing more than $500 but less ...
Driver killed in Harrison County
Jul 02, 2009; ... BETHANY, Mo. -- A rolling car and no seat belt combined Wednesdayto produce fatal results at Missouri routes W and F, about threemiles northwest of Bethany. Mathew D. Koontz, 47, was pronounced dead at the accident sceneby Jeremy Evans, the Harrison County coroner. The ...
EPA inquiry finds sludge is not threat
Jul 02, 2009; ... KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Sludge containing a toxic chemical and usedas fertilizer on area farms does not pose a public health concern,government agencies reported Wednesday. However, a second round of soil tests is planned for 15 farmsthis month, officials said at a news conference ...
It's Your Call, July 2, 2009
Jul 02, 2009; ... Evening in America This is in regard to "Still thinking" in Wednesday's "It's yourcall." My stomach is still hurting from the laughing I got from yourlittle call-in about Ronald Reagan being a great president. Let'sstart from the beginning: bad governor, worse president. This ...
In the Courts, July 2, 2009
Jul 02, 2009; ... Three men sentenced for drug offenses KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A St. Joseph man and two Chillicothe men weresentenced in federal court Wednesday in separate drug-related cases. Michael R. Weiser, 26, of St. Joseph, was sentenced by U.S.District Judge Howard F. Sachs ...
Your letters, July 2, 2009
Jul 02, 2009; ... A heartfelt thanks to police officers This is a letter to commend the St. Joseph Police Department andthe officers who responded to a missing child alert Saturdaymorning. My grandson disappeared from our yard, and a neighbor said he sawhim with a man who frequents our ...
Meet Big Blue
Jul 02, 2009; ... Hi, my name is Steve Booher. I work as the Multimedia News Editorfor the St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joe NOW and our Web site,stjoenews.net. I also ride a 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. Check out the pretty metallicblue bike in the picture. This is a blog about motorcycles, primarily ...
A good goat story
Jul 02, 2009; ... The goat was unforgettable. Just a little kid, he weighed less than a pound. The farmer whoraised him was delighted to talk to a News-Press reporter about theadorable little creature. Other story assignments provided some exciting experiences, butthe ones that linger most are ...
Mudcats topple Mustangs
Jul 02, 2009; ... With sole possession of first place in the MINK League's NorthDivision at stake, Ben Baker put on a workmanlike pitchingperformance in his first mound start of the season, but wasvictimized by three St. Joseph errors in the Mustangs' 4-3 loss tothe Chillicothe Mudcats on Wednesday ...
Our opinion: Continued sludge probe justified
Jul 02, 2009; ... For more than two months, we have been on point to learneverything we can about a St. Joseph tannery's waste productimplicated as a suspected cause of brain tumors and other healthproblems. We know much more now than we did that first day, April 22, whenthe suspicions were raised ...
Aviles sidelined for up to 12 months as Royals' injuries mount
Jul 02, 2009; ... KANSAS CITY -- On a gorgeous July afternoon, another black cloudappeared Wednesday amidst the gathering gloom at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals announced shortstop Mike Aviles, the team's 2008player of the year during his rookie season, will undergo season-ending surgery next week ....
Nixon vetoes helmet law
Jul 02, 2009; ... JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation thatwould have relaxed a Missouri's mandatory helmet law for motorcycleriders. Nixon said Thursday that he rejected the bill because keeping thehelmet requirement was the "safe and cost-effective choice ...
New CEO brings long list of credentials ; Heartland announces Lowell Kruse's replacement
Jul 02, 2009; ... Video by Todd Weddle He has "more degrees than a Texas thermometer," and he's the newpresident and CEO of Heartland Health. This description was used Wednesday morning in introducing Dr.Mark Laney. Dr. Laney -- who had been on vacation in Florida withhis family but flew in ...
The keys to a good time ; Regional dueling piano bars and events offer tons of songs with crowd interaction
Jul 02, 2009; ... When it comes to the concept of dueling pianos, let's get a fewthings straight for those who aren't familiar. First, it's not the same as dueling banjos, so leave thatcomparative joke at the door. Second, just because there are pianosdoesn't mean you should expect to make a ...
Till I Get It Right" (FreeHam Records) - Mark Winkler ; 1950s West Hollywood vocal jazz.
Jul 02, 2009; ... TITLE: "Till I Get It Right" (FreeHam Records) ARTIST: Mark Winkler STARS: 4 Out Of 5 Stars SOUNDS LIKE: 1950s West Hollywood vocal jazz TEXT: Mark Winkler has a throwback voice. His is a voice thatsounds straight of out 1950s Hollywood. It's smooth and laid ...
Our Opinion: Tell us lessons learned
Jul 03, 2009; ... Major moments in history -- the Great Depression, World War II,the dark day we know simply as "9/11" -- leave indelible marks onthe participants. What will be the imprint of the stressful times we areexperiencing now? We ask because we wonder whether any lasting good will ...
Some fireworks displays cut ; Freedom isn't free; neither are fireworks
Jul 03, 2009; ... It seems that the sky will be just as bright this Fourth of Julyas in past years. But that doesn't mean the economy hasn't taken itstoll. A number of cities have dropped their fireworks displays becauseof costs, said Gary Markenson, executive director of the MissouriMunicipal ...
Jasinski hits the ground running ; NWMSU's 9th president steps in
Jul 03, 2009; ... MARYVILLE, Mo. -- Not since 1984 has anyone taken their firststeps as president on the campus of Northwest Missouri StateUniversity. Dr. John Jasinski stepped out of his SUV Thursday morning withhis family in tow and walked down the sidewalk toward a throng ofemployees, waiting ...
Nixon vetoes helmet repeal ; Governor cites lives, cost in explaining decision
Jul 03, 2009; ... Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a measure to repeal portions of Missouri'smandatory motorcycle helmet law Thursday. "In terms of lives and of dollars, the cost of repealingMissouri's helmet law simply would have been too high," Mr. Nixonsaid in a news release. "Keeping our helmet law in ...
Officials formally break ground for new bridge
Jul 03, 2009; ... ATCHISON, Kan. -- The Missouri River was a silent, flowingbackdrop Thursday morning as Kansas and Missouri officials recalledhistory and looked forward to a modern bridge. The formal groundbreaking for a replacement Amelia EarhartMemorial Bridge happened about a month after initial ...
Your letters, July 3, 2009
Jul 03, 2009; ... Task force plans united effort to pass school operating levy This is a very exciting time for the city of St. Joseph. Our taskforce is made up of community members from all areas of town andfrom all walks of life. This diverse group has come together,debated the issues, disagreed, ...
Woman was 'ahead of her time'
Jul 03, 2009; ... Some people fear going against the grain and facing change. OneSt. Joseph woman's life stood as a testament to reaping the joys ofdoing both. An advocate of the value of hard work and physical fitness,Blanche Gupton was the second youngest of 13 children growing upduring the ...
Leave it to the pros, fire inspector urges ; Misuse of fireworks often leads to injuries, property damage
Jul 03, 2009; ... As an inspector for the St. Joseph Fire Department, Jason Ziph nolonger lights fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. Instead, henormally spends the day responding to numerous calls of injuries andfires caused by the misuse of those holiday novelties. "Nationwide, fire stations ...
Establishing a dynamic ; Paramore opens for No Doubt at Starlight
Jul 03, 2009; ... Paramore is clearly riding the youth movement to success. Theband's resume includes the breakthrough hit "Decode" from the"Twilight" soundtrack, two Teen Choice Awards and the contributionof several tracks to video games such as "Rock Band 2," "GuitarHero: World Tour" and "The Sims 2." ...
Eats: Geneo's goes beyond pizza
Jul 03, 2009; ... Toasted club sandwich at Geneo's Pizza and Pub 811 Francis St., 232-4000 Owners Shannan Jourdan and her husband, Geneo DeSpain, opened therestaurant/bar in 2006 and have expanded since then to the 8,000square feet it is now. Geneo says he wants this to be a destination ...
This is: "Body of Water" by Brenda Reilly
Jul 03, 2009; ... Every object you see, whether it's in nature or man-made, has aback story. And the possibilities of that story are all the creativefuel that Brenda Reilly needs. "That's what works for me. That'swhat inspires me. I have to have something like that to jump startme," Reilly says. The St ....
Entertainment calendars for July 3, 2009
Jul 03, 2009; ... Tonight In St. Joe LM Blue Oyster Culture Club, 10 p.m., $3, The Rendezvous, 619Felix St., 364-9105 LM Music in the Park featuring Britt Small, The Act, AmenezarThrush, Jamazon Cloud, 10 Until to Midnyte, Midnight Express and theRandy McKnight Band, noon to 9 p.m., ...
GOP braces for state Senate battle
Jul 03, 2009; ... The Republican primary for a local state Senate seat already isturning into a contentious race, more than a year before the 2010election. A St. Joseph doctor and an Iraq war veteran from Platte City areactively fundraising and campaigning for the spot. Senate President Pro ...
The oil-changing tradition
Jul 03, 2009; ... Every rider should learn to change oil in his or her motorcycle.Only slackers take it the dealership. So, if you have to do it, youmight as well enjoy yourself. My buddy Denny Villhauer and I have a tradition. A few daysbefore leaving for a trip, or just whenever it's time, we ...
It's Your Call, July 3, 2009
Jul 03, 2009; ... Only human I was calling in response to "Beat it." I totally agree, but thesad part is when people forget about Michael Jackson being a humanbeing. Yes, he was a wonderful talent, a wonderful dancer and anextraordinary entertainer, but people, let's get real. He puts hispants on ...
Urban effects ; 'George Segal: Street Scenes' invades the space of Nelson-Atkins
Jul 03, 2009; ... New York City can be called a lot of things. NYC. The Big Apple.The City That Never Sleeps. Renowned "Pop Art" innovator GeorgeSegal simply called it and its people his muse. "He loved to go to neighborhoods where life kind of spilled outinto the streets," says Leesa Fanning, ...
Entertainment briefs for July 3, 2009
Jul 03, 2009; ... A camp with cookouts and crafts The Pony Express Museum Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. July 13 through 16 at the museum. All students entering thefirst through fifth grades beginning in the fall of 2009, areeligible to participate. All campers will receive a camp ...
Teen killed in motorcycle accident
Jul 03, 2009; ... GOWER, Mo. -- A 15-year-old boy from Stewartsville, Mo. diedFriday following a motorcycle accident. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Tyler D.Wilson died shortly after noon at Heartland Regional Medical Center. The accident occurred at 8 a.m. Friday on ...
Still feeling the rush ; Eve 6 is back on tour, coming to Kansas City
Jul 03, 2009; ... Say the name "Eve 6" to just about anyone in their 20s, andyou'll probably hear a story about "Here's To The Night" beingplayed at that person's senior prom or how "Inside Out" helped thatperson get over a messy middle school breakup. Those people will be happy to know that Eve 6 ...
The Shuffle: A legacy in question
Jul 03, 2009; ... It's been a week since the world lost Michael Jackson, one of ourmost beloved musical icons. By the time you read this, there willundoubtedly be a wealth of information on the death of the King ofPop, but in the moment of this column's creation, all I know is thathe is gone -- and his ...
St. Joe film to show again
Jul 03, 2009; ... Larry Flinchpaugh will have another showing next week of "This IsOur Town," a 1950s film about St. Joseph that he found at a garagesale and had restored. Designed to illustrate the assets of the community, the filmincludes Downtown St. Joseph street scenes and documents ...
Baseball, booms and all-day grooves ; There are plenty of chances to make your Fourth of July weekend a good one
Jul 03, 2009; ... What makes a good Fourth of July holiday? Depends on who you ask. Some may say that there is no better way to celebrate yourindependence then rocking out by listening to a ton of bands. Otherswant to grab their families and take 'em out to the ball game. Butregardless, most ...
A young Michael Jackson left an early impression
Jul 04, 2009; ... I never would have thought that a budding music star like MichaelJackson would make it to my hometown. But he and his brothersarrived in Sedalia to perform at the 1972 Missouri State Fair. The group and little Michael were a favorite of my youngersisters. I can vividly see the ...
Soldier shares stories from war
Jul 04, 2009; ... One local family spent the week leading up to July 4th learningabout the meaning of service to the country. Virgil Myers, 90, stopped in St. Joseph for a family reunionafter coming back from Luxembourg and a visit to sites where hefought in World War II. The widower from St. Joseph ...
Customs proposal proves sticky issue for knife owners
Jul 04, 2009; ... It may not be the National Rifle Association, but the AmericanKnife and Tool Institute has been thrust into a similar role as theveteran gun advocacy group. The AKTI, The Knife Rights Foundation, and others in the industryare up in arms over a recent government proposal that ...
St. Joseph police briefs, July 4, 2009
Jul 04, 2009; ... ARRESTS Shawn M. Geary, 39, 1910 Washington Ave., at 1:52 p.m. Monday ona city warrant charging failure to appear in court. Ricky L. Dawson, 38, 210 N. Eighth St., at 2:34 p.m. Monday on acity warrant charging failure to appear in court. Alanzo P. Duckworth, 37, 1501 N ....