December 2014 – Page 64 – St. Joseph Post Archive

Kan. obesity specialist, Atkins diet co-author sentenced to prison

Posted on December 12, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas obesity specialist who co-authored the “Atkins Diabetes Revolution” has been sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison for tax evasion.

The U.S. attorney’s office said Friday that 62-year-old Mary Vernon of Lawrence also was ordered Thursday to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution. Vernon was convicted earlier of five counts of tax evasion.

The “Atkins Diabetes Revolution” was published in 2004, a year after the death of weight loss expert Dr. Robert Atkins. Prosecutors said she earned nearly $800,000 for services to Atkins’ companies from 2003 to 2008.

Vernon also practiced medicine in Lawrence and Shawnee, and served as a medical director for nursing homes. Later, she directed a southwest Kansas emergency room.

Prosecutors said she evaded incomes taxes from 2004 to 2008.

I-229 bridge work continues with additional lane closures

Posted on December 12, 2014

I-229 and US 36 HWY. Roadwork to continue. Google Maps — I-229 and US 36 HWY. Roadwork to continue. **(click to enlarge)** Google Maps

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Interstate 229 Bridge rehabilitation project continues next week with additional lane closures, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, contractors will begin work in the northbound lanes of I-229 from just after U.S. Hwy 36 to just before the St. Joseph Avenue on ramp. Due to the nature of the work, one lane of southbound I-229 will also be closed in this section. There will be a 10-foot width restriction in place throughout the project in both directions. Crews are planning to work during daylight hours on weekdays. Currently, no weekend work is planned.

This bridge rehabilitation project, which began in November, will be suspended when temperature and weather prohibits further work. The contractor will resume work when temperatures permit in the spring. All work schedules are weather permitting.

Missouri State Highway Patrol to graduate 99th class of troopers

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will graduate 31 troopers from the Patrol Law Enforcement Academy next week, including one from St. Joseph.

The ceremony is set to take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in the Highway Patrol’s Academy gymnasium. Troopers first reported to the Academy on July 1, 2014. The graduates will be assigned to their new duties at troops all across the state on January 5, 2015.

Joshua Hainey of St. Joseph is among those graduating. Hainey will be assigned to Troop H covering Harrison and Gentry Counties.

Governor Jay Nixon will address the class and Chief Jon Belmar, St. Louis County Police Department will give the keynote address.

Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members of the 99th Recruit Class:

Name/Hometown/First Assignment

Kyle E. Alcorn, Lake Sherwood, MO, Troop C, Ste. Genevieve & Perry Counties

Kenneth R. Bechaud, O’Fallon, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County

Michael L. Bradley, St. Louis, MO, Troop B, Marion & Ralls Counties

Kyle R. Copeland, Centertown, MO, Troop D, Stone & Taney Counties

Jack W. Cotter, Blue Springs, MO, Troop H, Holt & Atchison Counties

Issac A. Cox, Jackson, MO, Troop I, Phelps & Maries Counties

Robert L. Crafton, Kennett, MO, Troop I, Phelps & Maries Counties

Austin G. Darnell, Villa Ridge, MO, Troop C, South St. Louis & Jefferson Counties

Allison R. Enderle, Wentzville, MO, Troop F, Moniteau & Morgan Counties

Joshua E. Hainey, St. Joseph, MO, Troop H Harrison & Gentry Counties

Michael K. Halim, Imperial, MO, Troop C, Franklin County

Ethan T. Hobbs, Anderson, MO, Troop I, Pulaski & Maries Counties

Gregory A. Jackson Jr., St. Charles, MO, Troop C, North St. Louis County

Christopher R. Kottwitz, St. Joseph, MO, Troop B, Clark & Scotland Counties

Brian J. Magnan, Crystal City, MO, Troop C, Jefferson County

Andrew W. Marbaker, Jefferson City, MO, Troop F, Callaway County

Houston M. McDaniel, Carl Junction, MO, Troop F, Miller County

Jerrick W. Myers, Jackson, MO, Troop E, Bolinger, Cape, & Scott County

Matthew D. Obert, Lamar, MO, Troop H, Harrison & Gentry Counties

Brandon S. Pearson, Green City, MO, Chariton & Linn Counties

Jonathan W. Pengress, Jonesboro, IL, Troop C, Jefferson County

Nicholas A. Perez, Lexington, MO, Troop A, Saline County

Tyler D. Pond, West Plains, MO, Troop G, Southern Howell & Oregon Counties

Scott T. Roettger, Imperial, MO, Troop C, St. Louis & Jefferson Counties

Tyler L. Shupe, Kansas City, MO, Troop H, Holt & Atchison Counties

Holly R. Stevens, Lincoln, MO, Troop A, Bates County

Emilio J. Villanueva, Springfield, MO, Troop A, Cass County

Jacob H. Vislay, Jefferson City, MO, Troop F, Boone County

Christopher C. Wakefield, Bismarck, MO, Troop E, Mississippi, New Madrid, & Scott Counties

Geoffrey N. Wensel, Plato, MO, Troop I, Pulaski & Maries Counties

Travis N. Ziegler, Joliet, IL, Troop C, St. Charles County

Hackers hit state retirement system website

Posted on December 12, 2014

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — One of Missouri’s main retirement systems has temporarily blocked online access after discovering attempts to hack into its members’ accounts.
The Jefferson City News Tribune reports that the Missouri State Employees Retirement System sent about 81,000 emails and 20,000 letter to members Thursday explaining the situation.

It says someone gained “unauthorized access” to four members’ accounts and filled out online forms that required the use of the members’ Social Security numbers, retirement ID numbers and passwords.

Retirement system spokeswoman Candy Smith says the FBI and Missouri State Highway Patrol have been notified.

Retirement system members won’t be able to log into their accounts until Tuesday, and then will have to create new passwords.

Atchison railcar explosion UPDATE

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie near the scene of Thursday's explosion — Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie near the scene of Thursday’s explosion

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — The two people most seriously injured in a railcar explosion in northeast Kansas are improving at a Kansas hospital.

The men were among at least seven people hurt when the railcar exploded Thursday at GBW Rail Services west of Atchison. A spokesman for the University of Kansas Hospital said early Friday that the men’s condition had been upgraded to fair.

No one was killed. The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the accident.

Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie says the rail car exploded inside a building. Laurie says all of the employees in the area at the time were all accounted for after the explosion.

Law enforcement officials near the scene of Thursday's explosion — Law enforcement officials near the scene of Thursday’s explosion

GBW official Jack Isselman said the explosion happened in an area where rail car surfaces are prepared for painting.

Bass Pro to acquire well-known boat manufacturer

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Bass Pro of Missouri plans to acquire the Arkansas company that manufactures well-known bass boats.

Bass Pro Group announced the deal Thursday to acquire Fish Holdings LLS, which manufactures Ranger, Stratos and Triton boats. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Springfield News-Leader reports Fishing Holdings will continue to operate independently at its headquarters in Flippin, Arkansas. The deal must still receive regulatory approval.

Ranger manufactures more than 40 models of bass, saltwater, aluminum and other boats.

Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris and Forrest Woods, who founded Ranger Boats, both said in statements that the partnership will give the companies and their dealers long-term stability.

Obituaries for December 12, 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

ST. JOSEPH – Wilma “Peggy” R. Horsman, 92, formerly of Clarksdale, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home.
She was born November 20, 1922 in Amity, Mo., and the daughter of Ruby (Wagers) and Frank Snuffer. She graduated from Roberts School and married Frank “Bud” Horsman. To this union they had ten children. She was a homemaker. She drove a Head Start bus for a number of years and also worked at the library in Maysville, Mo. She was an active member of the OATS Board in Maysville and DeKalb County Senior Citizen Center until health issues slowed her down.
Peggy collected Owls and liked to read her Louis Lamour books. Her favorite pastime was going to the dances in St. Joseph, Oregon, Mo., Fillmore, Mo., Savannah, Mo., Chillicothe, Mo. Peggy loved calling Square dances and the Virginia Reel. She also enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, and quilting.
Peggy was preceded in death by husband, Frank “Bud” Horsman; her parents; an infant child; two brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas Snuffer, Frank (Rosalie) Snuffer; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Helen (Bill) Evans, and Doris (Lloyd) Lewallen; her long time companion, Allen Willoughby; two son-in-laws, Donald Fitzpatrick and Harry Justus; three grandchildren, Rodney, Scott and Rochelle Justus.
Survivors include her children: Harry W. (Roberta) Horsman of St. Joseph, Joan Justus of Maitland, Mo., Doris Horsman and Darlene Fitzpatrick both of Mound City, Mo., David Horsman of Clarksdale, Sandra ‘Sue” (Glen) Holden of King City, Phyllis Owen of the home, Terry Horsman of Amity, Dennis (Laquita) Horsman of King City, Ben Horsman of Plattsburg, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean (Kenneth) Nelson of Plattsburg; sister-in-law, Jean Snuffer of King City; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and last the ladies and gentleman of the various bands where she called.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the Clarksdale Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to thank Hands of Hope Hospice for their help during this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Alan Dale Hilsabeck, 82, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
Alan was born August 1, 1932, in Barnard, Mo., to Ivan Warner and Jessie I. (Wohlford) Hilsabeck. He was a 1950 graduate of Barnard High School.
Alan married Nancy Sue Clark January 17, 1954, in Maryville. He was a technician with Sprint Telephone Company for 44 years before retiring. He attended the Maryville First Christian Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Sue Hilsabeck (June 1, 2009); son, Roger Hilsabeck; and four brothers: Courtney, Ivelle, Edward and Gary Hilsabeck.
Alan is survived by his son, Bryan (Janet) Hilsabeck, Barnard; sister, Deloris Shelton, Maryville; daughter-in-law, Vicky Hilsabeck, Maryville; six grandchildren: Jarod, Makayla, Mitchell and Ty Hilsabeck, Desarae Bliley and Malinda Hicks; four great-grandchildren: Memphis and Maleeah Bliley and Bristol and Bentley Hicks; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 15th, Price Funeral Home, followed by burial in Barnard American Legion Cemetery, Barnard. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Nodaway County.
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Judge limits police tactics during protests in Missouri

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge has imposed some limits on what actions police can take during protests in Missouri.
U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson late Thursday granted a temporary restraining order on behalf of protesters involved in demonstrations against the August shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.
The ruling applies only to Missouri.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jackson’s order requires police to warn crowds of impending use of tear gas and provide “reasonable” time for people to disperse before tear gas is deployed. The ruling does not define what is reasonable, leaving that to police discretion.

Protesters testified Thursday that they were subjected to tear gas with virtually no warning. Police testified that they did what was necessary during often unruly protests.

Man convicted of murder of Mo. man sleeping in his car

Posted on December 12, 2014

KANSAS CITY (AP) – A Kansas City man has been convicted of killing a man who was asleep in his vehicle in Independence.

Twenty-year-old Chad D. Terry Jr. was convicted late Wednesday of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the October 2013 shooting death of 33-year-old Erik S. Schwartz of Raytown.

The Independence Examiner reports witnesses told police four people were looking for cars to steal from when they came across Schwartz sleeping in his vehicle in Independence. The thieves reportedly took only his cigarettes.

A second defendant, Charles T. Carr, earlier pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action and is awaiting sentencing.

Ohio tire company to open plant in Missouri

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

MARSHFIELD (AP) – An Ohio-based tire manufacturer plans to open a new assembly plant in southwest Missouri.

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that the $1.5 million Americana Tire and Wheel assembly plant will bring 20 new jobs to Marshfield.

The Springfield News-Leader reports Americana serves trailer manufacturers across North America. It produces trailer tire and wheel assemblies, as well as Load Star and Kenda Karrier Radial tires. The plant is expected to be fully operational this month.

The Marshfield facility will join Americana facilities in Elkhart, Indiana; York, Pennsylvania, and Blackshear, Georgia.