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Shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Posted on September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

A 32-year-old St. Joseph man appeared in Circuit Court Monday for arraignment on two counts of 2nd degree assault stemming from a shooting incident in May.

Owen Lee Roberts is accused of shooting two people on May 15. On Monday he entered a plea of not guilty during a hearing before Judge Patrick Robb.

According to court documents, one of the victims was hit in the stomach area and the other in the face and head.

The incident happened in the garage of Roberts’ home at Franklin Street and Prospect Ave. Police said at the time that both victims were seriously injured. They released Roberts’ name as a person of interest in the case. The arrest warrant was served July 8. A judge set bail at $100,000 cash.

Roberts waived his preliminary hearing August 23. He remains in custody pending a trial-setting October 17.

Obituaries September 14-15

Posted on September 19, 2016

Stella Elizabeth Cable
1953-2016

Stella Elizabeth Cable, 63, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born April 26, 1953 in Missouri City, Missouri daughter of the late Ruby & David Jones. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School, and she worked as a School Bus Driver for Mid Buchanan School, and she was a Homemaker. She liked to crochet and cross stitch, and enjoyed being out on the farm. She had a helper’s heart and enjoyed helping other people. She was a member of the DeKalb Christian Church. Stella was preceded in death by husband, Larry Cable, and her parents. Survivors include daughter, Sabrina Cable of Faucett, MO, two sons, Robbie Cable of Faucett, MO. and Michael Cable of Raytown, MO, granddaughter, Gracie Cable, and a brother, Lloyd Jones. The family will receive friends from 6-7 PM Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the DeKalb Christian Church, DeKalb, MO. with a Memorial Service to be conducted at 7:00 PM. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Hospice Partners – 1307 B Village Dr, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

John “J.T.” Tilford Downing
1925-2016

John Tilford (J.T.) Downing, age 91, of St. Joseph, formerly a long-time resident of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, with family at his side. J.T. was born on May 21, 1925 and was a graduate of DeKalb High School. He married Betty (Barton) Downing on August 8, 1948. They had a long, loving marriage of 67 years. The couple lived in DeKalb where they raised their two daughters, Dona and Darla. J.T. was a hard-working, loyal employee. He worked as the Receiving Manager at Sears for 35 years before retiring in 1987. J.T. was a man who enjoyed meeting new people. His quick wit and warm personality helped him make friends everywhere he went. J.T. had a tender heart. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, mushroom hunting, and gardening. J.T. is survived by: daughter, Dona(Richard) McAndrews , of St. Joseph; daughter, Darla (Roger) Dusing of Liberty, Missouri; and five grandchildren, Justin McAndrews (Megan), of St. Joseph, Missouri, Megan (Allen) Bright of Liberty, Missouri, Ryan Dusing, of Gladstone, Missouri, Erin (Justin) Nissen, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Katie McAndrews, of Emporia, Kansas; and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Matthew Bright, and Kamdyn. He is also survived by his brother Tom (Bonnie) Downing and sister LulaBelle (Jimmy) Matthews, all of DeKalb, Missouri. J.T. was preceded in death by his wife, his parents John T. and Addie (Frakes) Downing, brothers Bill Downing and Mack Downing, sisters Lola Downing, Helen Bush, and Mary Jo Downing. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Rupp Funeral Home, the family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. The interment will be at Westlawn Cemetery, DeKalb, MO. Memorials are requested to the DeKalb Homecoming Association, or to the Interservice Meals on Wheels Program both in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

David A. Stufflebean Sr.
1952-2016
David A. Stufflebean Sr., 64, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday September 15, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born June 19, 1952 in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
David married Rhonda Sherrill August 2, 1974.
He was a graduate of Benton High School Class of 1970 and enjoyed duck hunting and fishing on the river.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Shirley (Kerns) Stufflebean; wife, Rhonda (Sherrill) Stufflebean; and one brother, Steve Stufflebean.
Survivors include son, David Stufflebean, Jr. (Mary J.); and grandchildren, Laney Stufflebean, Drayton Lykins and Rylee Rocha.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dennis W. “Mac” McDaniel
1962-2016

Dennis W. “Mac” McDaniel, 54, of Netawaka, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton.
He was born August 30, 1962 at Holton, the son of Robert and Susan Woodall McDaniel. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1980.
Mac worked as a concrete finisher and later at the Wetmore school as a custodian.
He was a member of Kansas ABATE 11 and a past president of the Wetmore Men’s Club.
Survivors include his parents, Robert and Betty McDaniel, Stark City, MO; and Susan and Jerry Mencl, Holton; one brother, Jeff McDaniel and wife, Kathy, Tecumseh; one sister, Pam Hossfeld and husband, Perry, Powell, OH; two step-brothers, Rodney and Scott Nightingale; a step-sister, Janet Hinrichsen; his aunt, Linda Ireland, Topeka; other family members, many brothers and sisters of the road, and his chihuahua companion, Fred.
His smile and chuckle will remain in our minds and hearts forever. Giving more than he took.
Cremation is planned. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29th at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery. Another Celebration of Mac’s life will be Saturday, October 1st at the old schoolhouse north of Whiting, starting at 4:00 p.m. For those attending the services, Harley Davidson attire is encouraged. Memorials are suggested to the Wetmore Men’s Club, Jackson County Friends of Hospice, or Kansas ABATE 11, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P. O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.

Rolland Leon Mace
1934-2016

Rolland “Bill” Leon Mace, 82, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. He was born July 15, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Lorene and Homer Mace. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Bill’s Transmission Shop. He was a member of the VFW Post 6760. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Patricia Mace, and two brothers, Homer and Dennis Mace. Survivors include 5 children: Terri (Steve) Meade of Faucett, MO, Rolland “Rusty” Mace, Virginia (Darrell) Schildknecht of King City, MO, Jeff Mace of Kansas City, MO, and Kelly Mace, 3 step-children: Teresa McDowell, Jimmy Caldwell, and Joe Caldwell, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a brother, Gary Mace.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 Tuesday at the Rupp Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The interment with Military Honors will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Here’s your warmer 7-day forecast

Posted on September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

Sunny and warm conditions return to our area. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday: chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Authorities search for 2 inmates who escaped Missouri jail

Posted on September 19, 2016

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Authorities are searching for two inmates who escaped from a south-central Missouri jail.

The Springfield News-Leader reports the two men escaped from the Pulaski County jail early Sunday. Sheriff Ron Long said in a release that the inmates requested a medical check, then stole the jailer’s keys and fled.

The jailer was not injured.

The escaped inmates are identified as 32-year-old James Randall “J.R.” Sherrell, and 27-year-old Dustin Richardson. The sheriff says Sherrell was being held on suspicion of drug possession and interfering with an arrest, and Richardson was being held on suspicion of first-degree child molestation.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is assisting Pulaski County with the search.

One killed in SE Kansas crash

Posted on September 19, 2016

Fog is blamed for a crash in southwestern Kansas Saturday morning that claimed the life of a Great Bend man.

The Kansas Highway Patrol crash report says the accident happened along US Highway 54 in Liberal, Kansas at 5:12 a.m. Saturday. According to the report, a vehicle slowed down to turn left in the fog.

Ramiro Palacio-Castillo failed to see the turning vehicle and crashed into it from the rear. He was killed in the crash.

The other driver, Angel Ricardo Garcia Velazquez, was treated for possible injuries at Southwest Medical Center.

Maryville teen killed in head-on crash

Posted on September 19, 2016

One teenager is dead and two others were injured in a crash Sunday afternoon in Worth County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says two vehicles crashed head-on along Missouri Highway 46 east of Sheridan.

Killed in the crash was 16-year-old Ronald Smith of Maryville.

Two other occupants of that vehicle, 17-year-old Matthew Peterson and 13-year-old Andrew Alarcon, both of Sheridan, were injured in the crash. The other driver was not injured.

Alarcon’s injuries were described at the scene as minor. He was taken by private vehicle to SSM Health St. Francis in Maryville. Petersen’s injuries were described as moderate. He was flown to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.

Work resumes on Cracker House

Posted on September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

A curved section of interior plaster featuring hand painted stencils

Leah Swindler with marble salvaged from a fireplace in the Cracker House

A group of about a dozen volunteers resumed salvage work in their ongoing efforts to restore the “Cracker House.”

Leah Swindler is the Secretary and Director of P.R. for the Cracker House Project, dedicated to restoring the house at 914 Main Street that was once occupied by Frank L. Sommer, the inventor of the saltine cracker.

“We started removing the exterior decorations on the roof, and taking off what pieces of the roof we can reach,” Swindler said. “We also opened up the interior and removed pieces of plaster, wall moldings, a marble fireplace, and doors, any salvage that we plan on reusing.”

Swindler says the exterior walls of the house are sound, but the roof is badly damaged and needs to come off.

“The roof ideally will completely come off, because it’s actually putting pressure on the brick walls, which are more important to save,” Swindler says. “Our goal is to get the roof completely off, gut the interior, and start rebuilding from scratch.”

“Optimistically I would love to have the roof off before winter, so we don’t have a snow load pulling in on the walls.”

You can support the project financially with a tax-deductible donation at gofundme.com/crackerhouse. Or find The Cracker House Project on Facebook.

Planned Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Sept. 19 – 25

Posted on September 18, 2016September 16, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Sept. 19 – 25 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636 ) or visit MoDOT’s website.

Andrew County

Route 48 – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge near Whitesville for a bridge replacement project. The road will be closed through mid-November.

Atchison County

Interstate 29 – Northbound at the Rock Port exit ramp (Exit 110) for pavement repair, Sept. 19 – 21

Buchanan County

Route E – CLOSED from Route H to County Road 337 west of Gower for a culvert replacement, Sept. 19 – 20, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 – At the BNSF Railroad Bridge, just west of the I-229 in St. Joseph, for maintenance, Sept. 19 – 21. Will include an overnight lane closure.

U.S. Route 36 – One mile east of Route AC for bridge project, Sept. 19 – 23

Route YY (Mitchell Ave.) and U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) – Signal and sidewalk work, Sept. 19 – 23

Route AC – At the U.S. Route 36 Overpass Bridge for maintenance, Sept. 21 – 22. Includes an overnight lane closure.

Caldwell County

Route 13 – CLOSED at the Log Creek Bridge near Kingston for a bridge deck replacement project. The bridge will be closed through November.

Carroll County

Route B – Pothole patching, Sept. 19

Route MM – Pothole patching, Sept. 20

Route UU – Pothole patching, Sept. 21

Clinton County

Route VV – From Route N to U.S. Route 169 for a resurfacing project, Sept. 19 – 22. Includes a 9-foot width restriction. A pilot car will direct traffic through the work zone.

Daviess County

Route UU – Two miles south of Route B for culvert repair, Sept. 20

U.S. Route 69 – Drainage work, Sept. 20 – 23

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Traffic will be head-to-head at the overpass over I-35 for a bridge replacement project. During this project, no left turns from U.S. Route 36 onto I-35 will be permitted, as the medians between east and westbound U.S. Route 36 will be closed. Please follow the signed detour route. This project will continue through mid-December.

I-35 – One lane may be closed under the U.S. Route 36 overpass for a bridge deck replacement project. During this project, traffic exiting I-35 will not be permitted to turn left onto U.S. Route 36, as the medians between east and westbound U.S. Route 36 will be closed. Please follow the signed detour route. This project will continue through mid-December.

Route 6 – CLOSED at Ogle Road for permit work, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Gentry County

Route FF – Pothole patching, Sept. 19

Route M – CLOSED from Route UU to County Road 452 for a culvert replacement,Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Grundy County

Route J – CLOSED at County Road 90 North for a culvert replacement, Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access to County Road 90 North will be closed during this time.

Route C – CLOSED from NW 70^th Avenue to NW 60^th Avenue near Spickard for a culvert replacement, Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Harrison County

Route D – Pothole patching, Sept. 19

I-35 – Northbound driving lane closed at Exit 106 (Eagleville) for bridge maintenance, Sept. 19 – 20

Route 13 – At Little Pole Cat Creek Bridge for maintenance, Sept. 19 – 22

I-35 – Northbound driving lane closed at Exit 99 (Route A) for bridge maintenance,Sept. 21 – 22

Route CC – Culvert repairs, Sept. 21 – 23

Holt County

Route 111 – CLOSED from Route 118 to U.S. Route 159 for a chip sealing operation, Sept. 19 – 20, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

Route E – CLOSED from U.S. Route 59 to U.S. Route 159 for a chip sealing operation, Sept, 20, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Linn County

Route 139 – CLOSED from Arctic Road to Balboa Road near Meadville for a culvert replacement, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. Route 36 – Eastbound from Mimosa Drive to Monaco Drive near Bucklin for drainage work, Sept. 19

U.S. Route 36 – From Route 139 to the Macon County line for pothole patching,Sept. 19 – 20

Route 5 – CLOSED from Santa Fe Avenue to Wells Street in Marceline for a culvert replacement, Sept. 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Route TT – CLOSED from Iguana Road to Grant Road south of Brookfield for a culvert replacement, Sept. 21, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Routes B, M and 139 – Pothole patching, Sept. 21 – 23

Livingston County

U.S. Route 65 – From County Road 226 to the Grundy County line for pavement repair, Sept. 19 – 23,

U.S. Route 36 – From U.S. Route 65 to Route 139 for pothole patching, Sept. 20 – 23

Mercer County

U.S. Route 65 – From Route D to Route C for shoulder work, Sept. 19 – 23

Nodaway County

Route U – CLOSED at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge for a bridge deck replacement project. The bridge will be closed through mid-October.

Route U – CLOSED for a chip sealing operation, Sept, 21 – 23, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

Putnam County

Route Y – CLOSED at the Blackbird Creek Bridge northeast of Unionville for maintenance, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 139 – Pothole patching, Sept. 19 – 23

Art competition invites students to illustrate aviation above the clouds

Posted on September 18, 2016September 17, 2016

JEFFERSON CITY -Aspiring Missouri art students are invited to get out their art supplies and create artwork illustrating the theme “Above the Clouds” for the 2017 International Aviation Art Contest.

This free art competition is available to all Missouri students ages 6 to 17.

Student artists can create drawings illustrating the wonder of what the aviation world can see above the clouds. The U.S. portion of the art contest is sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), managed by the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education and sponsored by many other national aviation organizations.

All artwork must be done by hand and can be in any of the following media: watercolor, acrylic, oil paint, indelible marker pens, felt-tip pens, soft ball-point pens, indelible ink, Crayola or any similar indelible medium. Entries are judged in three age classes for creative use of the theme “Above the Clouds.” Entries from Missouri youth will be evaluated by Missouri Department of Transportation employees. The winners will advance to national and possibly international levels of the contest.

All artwork for the state competition must be postmarked and received by Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Missouri students submitting artwork should mail them to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Attn: Teresa Hall, PO Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

For more information, call (573) 751-2589 or visit the NASAO’s website.

Northwest offers presentation series of workplace-related learning opportunities

Posted on September 18, 2016September 17, 2016

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University, in conjunction with the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, invites students and employees, as well as the public, to a series of learning opportunities featuring presenters discussing workplace topics from engaging in difficult conversations and generational differences.

Six presentations are scheduled this fall for area professionals. Each presentation costs $25 for Maryville Chamber of Commerce members or $40 for non-members. Registration is available online.

The presentations are free to Northwest students and employees as part of the University’s Career Pathing program, which provides professional development opportunities to students interested in advancing to new levels of pay and responsibility.

All presentations are 60 or 90 minutes long and take place in the J.W. Jones Student Union. More information about each session appears below.

For more information, contact Northwest’s Office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1140.

“Engaging in Difficult Conversations”
Kristen Peltz, assistant director of Wellness Services at Northwest

Wednesday, Sept. 21: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. (60 minutes)

Regardless of who the other person is – a friend, family, colleague or romantic partner – it creates uncomfortable emotion when someone is tough to talk about.

Learn to identify barriers individuals face when thinking about topics that are hard to discuss. Examine ways to make those conversations less stressful and more productive.

“It’s Not What You Say, It’s HOW You Say It®”
Barbara Teicher, certified speaking professional, Etc Executive Training and Coaching

Tuesday, Oct. 4: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. (60 minutes)

The way an individual says something is more important and has greater impact than words actually used. The intention behind the words people try to convey is different than the message being perceived. They are not often in sync at all.

Join international speaker, published author and business coach Barbara Teicher as she shares the secrets of the messages people are really sending.

By the end of this program, individuals will know how to diagnose situations and people where a level of discomfort exists and why, recognize the reasons for disconnects in conversations and relationships, identify the six steps of the “It’s how you say it®” principle and determine how to make a V.A.S.T. difference.

For more information, visit itshowyousayit.com.

“Green Dot: Changing the Conversation about Violence”
Danielle Koonce, Green Dot coordinator at Northwest

Monday, Oct. 17: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. (60 minutes)

Northwest is committed to preventing violence through Green Dot, a violence prevention initiative focused on reducing violence such as stalking, sexual assault and partner violence.

A green dot is any behavior, choice, word or attitude that interrupts violence or sends a message that violence is not okay. As a part of the Northwest community, people can help set the norm that violence is unacceptable and everyone is expected to do their part to keep the community safe. Identifying concerning behaviors that might indicate violence, unique ways to interrupt violence by drawing on strengths and personality, and how the Greed Dot approach could be beneficial and useful to developing as a professional, will be explored through this program.

“Up Your Game”
Devin Henderson, CSP, Henderson Entertainment, LLC

Wednesday, Nov. 2: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. (60 minutes)

The world is a stage and everyone is a performer. The strategies that have made Devin Henderson an award-winning entertainer translate to the stage of life. His tips will help optimize performance on a daily basis, whether it be at home, in the office or anywhere in between.

Devin is a clean comedian and he tricks out his stand-up with surprising and unusual talents. Along with events nationwide, Devin performs weekly at the Kansas City Improv Comedy Club and is known internationally.

Devin is the author of a small book called “Share Your Magic,” a pickpocket’s take on applying The Golden Rule. He is a CSP, the speaking industry’s international measure of expertise. Devin’s passion as a performer is using his talents and knowledge to inspire others to “perform” at their best in all they do.

“Are You Career Ready”
Career Services at Northwest

Thursday, Nov. 17: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. (60 minutes)

Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies for a successful transition into the workplace.

Career Services will share career readiness competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and human resources and staffing professionals. Learn what skills employers expect from their workforce because career readiness skills are not only key to success during the application process for an internship or job but for life-long career success.

“Generational Differences – Bridging the Gap”
Candy Whirley, CSP, SBG Services, LLC

Thursday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (90 minutes)

This interactive, energetic and entertaining presentation will enable participants to recruit and manage top candidates by learning the differences between generations X, Y, Boomers, and Matures, and their work habits and goals. Candy will share her knowledge of gender differences to help participants understand there is a difference in communication and conflict management between genders.

The genetics portion of the presentation will expose four personality styles and how each personality contributes to the organization’s vision and goals. Learn which team members behavioral style works best with each job position. Learn how to keep performance high when morale is low during changing times in the organization. Understand how to motivate, communicate and negotiate with the Baby Boomers to the Baby Zs. Understand five key ideas about each generation and how to keep the Generation Ys from moving to the next job.