The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce announced a local candidates forum later this month.
The Maryville Citizens for Community Action (MCCA) will host the event on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
The forum is expected to include candidates campaigning for North and South District Nodaway County Commissioner, Administrator, Assessor, Coroner, Sheriff, Surveyor, Collector-Treasurer and County Clerk.
The event is being held at the Nodaway County Courthouse.
Dozens are taking part in Thursday’s free flu-shot clinic at Krug Park Thursday.
Connie Werner is a nurse with the City of St. Joseph Health Department. Werner says if you have insurance that covers the shot you should bring your card with you.
But she says if you don’t have insurance, or your insurance won’t cover it, there are no out-of-pocket costs.
Hours of the clinic are from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, or until their supply of vaccine runs out. There were nearly 30 vehicles in line when the clinic started a nine.
Cool temperatures will remain in place today, before a warming trend begins Friday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.
Today: Patchy frost before 10 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
A woman was injured in Harrison County Wednesday morning after allegedly swerving to avoid hitting a cow.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Christine Lofgren of New Hampton, was driving southbound on west 150th Ave. around 5:30 a.m. when she swerved to avoid a cow in the roadway. Lofgren’s 2003 Ford Explorer went off the east side of the roadway, back into the road then into a ditch.
Lofgren was taken by ambulance to Northwest Medical Center in Albany for treatment of moderate injuries. She was reported to be wearing her seat belt.
A race involving donuts will help to fund several area attractions.
The second annual Donut Dash will be held Saturday, Oct. 22. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce said funds raised will benefit Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row Museum.
The run/walk 5K starts at Gold-N-Glaze Donuts & Coffee Shop and features the museums and cemetery along the way.
“What a perfect way to highlight and raise money for some of St. Joseph’s gems: Mount Mora Cemetery, Robidoux Row and the Patee House than to walk or run past them on a nice fall morning,” said Natalie Redmond, Vice President of Membership for the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “Adding a trip down Mausoleum Row adds a bit of spookiness and extra bit of history to the October event, and the extra length may allow runners to have an extra donut.”
The run will begin at 8 a.m. at Gold-N-Glaze, 1825 Frederick Ave. Cost is $25 for those who pre-register or $35 the day of the run.
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An annual Fall Book sale will give area participants a chance to save money and add to their shelves.
The Friends of the Library will hold their annual Fall Book Sale Thursday at the East Hills Mall.
Mary Beth Revels is the Director of the St. Joseph Public Library. She said the sale offers a lot of variety.
“Books for adults, kids, teens, we have mystery books, we have cookbooks we have history books,” Revels said. “You name it, we’ve got it. We’ve got DVDs, we have videos, we have a few audio books. There’s just a great variety of material there.”
The sale starts on Thursday at 3 p.m., but Revels said there’s a way to beat the crowd by joining the Friends of the Library, even on sale day.
“The sale actually opens at two o’clock for Friends members, so if anybody wants to get a little jump on the book sale, they can join the Friends of the Library, and shop a little bit early,” she said.
The sale opens to the public at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, and will be open until 9 p.m. near the carousel at the East Hills Mall. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they will be open during regular mall hours. Monday is the last day of the sale, and they will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Revels said Monday also features the “Bag and Box Sale.”
“You can fill a nice sized box for six dollars or a bag for three dollars,” Revels said. “It’s the last day of the sale and a great day for wonderful bargains.”
The tables will be staffed by volunteers from the Friends of the Library, with library staff overseeing the operation.
Acting U.S. Attorney for Kansas Tom Beall says Azucena Garcia-Ferniza, 22, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm while unlawfully in the United States. In her plea, she admitted that on May 7, 2015, she unlawfully possessed a Glock model 30 .45 caliber pistol. Her visitor’s visa had expired in February 1998.
In July 2016, Garcia-Ferniza was sentenced in Saline County District Court to 18 months on probation for attempting to hide the gun that killed 17-year-old Allie Saum. The gun belonged to her boyfriend, Macio D. Palicio, Jr. Saum was killed by gunfire when Palicio fired at a pickup he mistakenly believed was driven by rival gang members.
Palicio was convicted in Saline County District Court and sentenced to more than 50 years for the killing. Four other suspects were charged in the case .
Garcia-Ferniza’s sentencing is set for Jan. 4. She has been in custody since August 2015.
The St. Joseph Salvation Army is asking for clothing donations and coats as temperatures start to fall.
The “Stuff the Truck” coat drive will be held Friday, Oct. 14 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HyVee Shopping Center on the Belt Highway.
The Salvation Army plans to give away coats to those in need during its annual coat distribution Nov. 5.
Volunteers can drop off their gently used coats and clothing at the stuff the truck clothing drive. Major Abe Tamayo with the Salvation Army said the agency helps individuals and families in need with clothing and household items at no cost to those who qualify.
For more information please call (816) 232-5824.
According to online court records, Christopher Punzo was scheduled for trial Tuesday, but entered the guilty plea before Judge Patrick Robb. It was the day after his 48th birthday.
In March of 2010, officers trying to arrest Punzo discovered him barricaded in a bedroom at a house at 2606 Olive Street. A volley of gunfire left Punzo injured.
A police sergeant was uninjured but officials said a bullet hit his service weapon and holster.
Judge Robb ruled that Punzo is a prior and persistent offender, which means sentencing may be enhanced under state law.
Sentencing is scheduled November 28.
Temperatures will fall through the day today following the passage of a cold front this morning. Clearing skies and high pressure arriving from the north will set the stage for the coldest night of the fall season so far as early morning lows fall into the middle to upper 30s. Here’s your 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.
Tonight: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
