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Breastfeeding moms to take part in latch event at mall

Posted on August 6, 2016August 5, 2016

Breastfeeding moms are taking part in a latch-in in St. Joseph as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

St. Joe Latch MO is being held at 10 a.m. today, (Saturday) in the East Hills Shopping Center in the Sunporch Cafe.

The event is part of a grand finale of week-long events the City of St. Joseph Health Department WIC program has hosted as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

Following the “St. Joe Latch MO,” the health department said it plans to present East Hills Shopping Center a Gold Level Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Award for the addition of a breastfeeding lounge which will be available to employees and shoppers.

“We are proud to be able to support nursing mothers in our community, and what better timing to open the lounge than during World Breastfeeding Week,” said Regan Lyons, Marketing Manager at East Hills Shopping Center. “The new breastfeeding lounge will offer convenience and privacy to mothers while they are shopping.”

East Hills Shopping Center was recently named a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite at the Gold level by the Department of Health and Senior Services. To become a Gold Level Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite, East Hills created an employee breastfeeding policy, provides a nursing room for employees and a breast pump for employees, among other qualifications.

Today is the last day to help Stuff the Bus

Posted on August 6, 2016August 5, 2016

Volunteers help collect back to school donations during the 2015 Stuff the Bus drive. Photo courtesy United Way of Greater St. Joseph.

Today is the last day to help Stuff the Bus with donations of school supplies for area students.

The United Way of Greater St. Joseph will be collecting donations from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. today. School busses will be parked outside both St. Joseph Walmart locations.

The collected school supplies will be distributed through United Way Partner Agencies and Programs to area children who may otherwise start the school year without the supplies they need. The Salvation Army will be distributing the supplies at their Back to School Fair on August 11th.

To learn more, visit United Way online.

Atchison County Park Lake remains under blue-green algae warning

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Kansas health officials continue to warn the public not to make contact with the water in a public lake near Atchison, Kansas. Public waters currently under Warning status are the Atchison County Park Lake in Atchison County, Lake Afton in Sedgwick County, Overbrook City Lake in Osage County, and Milford Reservoir in Clay, Dickinson and Geary counties.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment samples publicly accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

In a news release, the KDHE says lakes under a Warning are not closed. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities are open for business. Drinking water and showers at parks are safe and not affected by algae blooms. Boating and fishing are safe on lakes under a Warning, but contact with the water should be avoided.

It is safe to eat fish caught during a harmful blue-green algae outbreak, as long as the fish is rinsed with clean water; only the fillet portion is consumed and all other parts are discarded.

Hands should also be washed with clean water after handling fish taken from an affected lake. Zoned lakes may have portions fully open for all recreation even if other portions are under a Warning.

You should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

When a Warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
· Lake water is not good to drink for pets or livestock
· Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans
· Water contact should be avoided
· Fish can be eaten as long as they are rinsed with clean water, consume only the fillet portion, and discard all other parts
· Do not allow pets to eat dried algae
· If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible
· Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation

High-speed chase leads to multiple convictions

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Sentencing is scheduled next month for a 29-year-old Overland Park man on charges stemming from a high-speed police pursuit in Tonganoxie last month.

Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson says Michael George pleaded no contest to all the charges against him.

Thompson says that during the early-morning hours of July 20, Tonganoxie police were notified by a KBI officer who believed a driver to be impaired. Police made a traffic stop and asked for identification, but they say George took off, and led police in a high-speed chase through the city of Tonganoxie. Thompson says the vehicle eventually stopped, but the suspect fled on foot.

He was apprehended during a search by officers and the department’s canine unit. The vehicle was found to be stolen.

George pleaded guilty in Leavenworth County District Court to charges of attempting to elude law enforcement, interference with law enforcement, possession of a stolen vehicle, and driving while found to be a habitual violator. Sentencing is scheduled September 16 at 10 a.m.

Tarkio school superintendent arrested for DWI

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

An embattled educator in Northwest Missouri is in trouble with the law again.

Tarkio Police Chief Tyson Gibbons says in a news release that Tarkio School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin was pulled over in a traffic stop August 4 shortly after 3pm. Gibbons says Martin was driving on the wrong side of the roadway in the 1100 block and 1200 block of Pine Street in Tarkio.

Gibbons says they were on the lookout after receiving information about a careless driver in Fairfax, Missouri, which is about eight miles south of Tarkio. The vehicle license plate information given by the reporting party matched that of Martin’s vehicle.

Chief Gibbons says Martin was booked into jail on three counts, DWI, driving with an open container, and failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.

He’s scheduled to make an traffic appearance in Tarkio Municipal Court August 29th.

Martin is the former principal at Platte County High School who resigned after he was charged with soliciting a prostitute back in 2012. Prosecutors later dropped the charges but Martin resigned from his job in Platte County.

Red Cross looking for volunteers to respond to community disasters

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

File Photo from Nov. 2014 on 1006 6th Ave. Photo courtesy Dakota Milliken

The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri is looking for volunteers willing to respond to disasters in the community.

The Red Cross will be hosting trainings to teach volunteers how to respond to disasters. The class, Disaster Action Team Fundamentals, will provide participants with the tools and knowledge needed to respond to residential house fires. Members of the Disaster Action Team respond in teams of 2 anywhere throughout Northwest Missouri when families suffer a disaster. A member is on call for one week every 6 – 8 weeks.

“Unfortunately, house fires happen throughout our area. We never know when or where but it’s important that the American Red Cross be ready to respond – to help families impacted with basic emergency items, ” said Karla Long, Disaster Program Manager. “Being a part of a Disaster Action Team is a great way to serve our communities and those suffering from a disaster.”

This free training will be held on August 16, 2016, from 1 pm – 4 pm at 401 N 12th Street in St. Joseph, MO. Registration is required by calling Karla Long at 816-232-8439 or by e-mail to karla.long@redcross.org

You’ll need an umbrella for the 7-day forecast

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

We have rain on the way through next week. Here’s the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

East Hills modifies plans for breastfeeding lounge

Posted on August 4, 2016

Signage for lounge door courtesy East Hills Shopping Center

After public input on the design for a breastfeeding lounge set to debut Saturday at the East Hills Shopping Center, plans have been changed.

East Hills Shopping Center released a mock-up photo to the St. Joseph Post Thursday afternoon depicting an example of what the lounge may look like. The photo included both a child and regular size toilet in the room which could be locked for privacy.

As previously reported, East Hills Marketing Manager Regan Lyons said they’ve been working with La’Sherrie Tyes at the Department of Health to become a Gold Level Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite. Lyons said the lounge, located near the restrooms by the food court, includes a comfortable bench, an end table, plugs for breast pumps, a diaper changing station and a sink and a toilet.

However, after input from the public, East Hills has decided to change its original plans.

In a statement, East Hills said after several complaints it has decided to remove both the adult and children’s size toilets from the new breastfeeding lounge.

“This space will solely be used for the purpose of breastfeeding and not a restroom facility. The photo shown was a preview of the space, which has yet to be finalized. The room will also feature an activity table for children, a diaper changing station and breastfeeding pamphlets. As stated in the article, the final project will be unveiled on Saturday. East Hills Shopping Center would like to specify that we support all breastfeeding mothers. Due to requests from our customers and employees, we decided to offer a private space for mothers who might be more comfortable in a lockable space away from the public instead of in their cars or in a restroom stall. It is still a mother’s right to breastfeed in public anytime, anywhere. That is why we have hosted the Big Latch in our shopping center for several years. We are hoping this new space is a step in the right direction of normalizing breastfeeding and supporting our local breastfeeding mothers.”

Obituaries August 1-3

Posted on August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

James A. Green
1919-2016

James A. Green, 96, Gower, Missouri, formally of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born December 30, 1919 in Dearborn, Missouri.
James married Kathleen DeMoss on December 24, 1941
He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII.
James was a member of the Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, A.F.& A.M. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Robert Dallen; and sisters, Marjorie Kyle and Janetta Lagerman.
Survivors include wife of 74 years, Kathleen; children, Rose Dallen, Joyce Carnes (Larry), Jimmy Green, and Bill Green (Amber); nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Rose Oliver; brother, Donnie Green (Mary Lee); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Dearborn Community Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight 1400, Forum Blvd., Ste. 1-C, Box 334, Columbia, Missouri 65203. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

James E. Scott
1981-2016

James E. Scott 34, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born September 10, 1981 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Shirley and Walter Scott. He attended Central High School and worked at I&M Machine. He was a Christian. James was preceded in death by mother, Shirley Mae Scott, and brother, David William Scott. Survivors include, father, Walter Lee Scott of the home, brother, Jarrod Scott, sister, Diana Scott, sister-in-law, Shelly Scott of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Serenity, girlfriend, Stacy Hayden, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday with a funeral service to be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. James Kerns officiating. The Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are requested to the James Scott Memorial fund.

Evelyn Louise Whitfield (Haupt)
1932-2016

Visitation Friday, August 5th, 2016, 12:30pm – 2:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Friday, August 5th, 2016, 2:00pm; Officiating Rev. Michael Strickland. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Interment Located at the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Ronnie Steeby
1955-2016

Ronnie Steeby, 60, formerly of St. Joseph Missouri passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at his home in Chillicothe, Missouri.
He was born October 10, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Ruth (Miller) Steeby; and brother, James Steeby.
Survivors include nephew, Dustin Steeby (Kristy), Chillicothe, Missouri; niece, Linda Zacklene (David), Savannah, Missouri; three great-nieces, Laney, Sara and Jamy; one great-nephew, Maison; and three aunts, June Bauer (Bob) and Helen Stoneman.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. John’s Cemetery, Amazonia, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Michael Scott Cunningham
1969-2016

Michael Scott Cunningham, 47, of Everest, KS, died Tuesday morning, August 2, 2016, at Mosiac Life Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, from injuries he received earlier in a tractor trailer accident near Iatan, Missouri.
Mike was born January 16, 1969, at Hillsboro, Oregon, one of five children born to Walter and Rose Grigsby Cunningham and moved with his family at a young age to Highland, where he grew up, attended school, and graduated from Highland High School. He worked at the grocery store in Highland before hauling grain and working about 10 years for Jerry Blevins farms of Highland. Mike had driven a tractor-trailer truck for Tom Stirton Trucking of Horton in recent years.
He was married to Valorie Daniel, September 18, 2009, at Hiawatha. They have made Everest their home. She survives.
Also surviving are a son Dalton Scott Cunningham of Oklahoma; three daughters: Teena Schelper and Julie Berrones, both of California, Mallory Cunningham of Topeka; his parents: Walter and Rose Cunningham of Highland; two brothers: Craig Cunningham of Highland, David Cunningham of Elwood; two sisters: Brenda Harvey of Kansas City, KS, Melissa Cunningham of Highland; three grandchildren: Atlas Berrones, Kaedyn and Kairee Schelper.
Memorial Services are planned for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, at the Community of Christ Church in Fanning, with Kathleen Twombly officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Michael Cunningham Memorial Fund which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 33, Highland, KS 66035.

Karen Sue Baskins
1948-2016

Wathena, Kansas – Karen Sue Baskins, 67, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Karen was born on August 21, 1948 and raised by her grandparents, Joe & Cora Sisk Sr.
She graduated Highland High School in 1968 & Missouri Western in 1995. She worked as a social worker & DCEC as a Para.
Karen married Gary Baskins on September 15, 1967 in Highland, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, brothers, Billy Joe & James “Biscuit” Sisk & a nephew, R.O. Sisk.
Survivors: daughter, Angela Baskins (Bill Powers) of Independence, Missouri;
Son, Charles Baskins of Troy, Kansas;
Niece, Jennifer Bethards;
Sister, Veronica Sisk of St. Joseph, Missouri;
Brothers, Ron Sisk (Sharon) of St. Joseph, Missouri;
Scott Sisk (Tammy) of Highland, Kansas;
Numerous nieces & nephews.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas
Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 12 noon Friday.
Burial: Iola Cemetery, Sparks, Kansas
Memorials: COPD Foundation

Stella E Glennon (Wagner)
1931-2016

Stella E Glennon (Wagner) was born Tuesday, November 17th, 1931; and passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation Sunday, August 7th, 2016, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services held Monday, August 8th, 2016, 10:30am; officiating Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB.
Located at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment location St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

Marvin Ray Sisk
1939-2016

Marvin Ray Sisk 77, of King City, Missouri, formely St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was born March 10, 1939 in St. Joseph, MO, son of late Jesse and Ira Sisk. He graduated from Benton High School and retired from Coca Cola as a Salesperson after 35 years of service. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, Melvin, Marion, Jack, Arley, Walter and Wendel Sisk, 3 sisters; Rose Marie Cannon, Darlene Dakin, and Lucy Adams. Survivors include, daughter, Wendy Sisk of St. Joseph, MO, companion, Joseph Merrick of the home, and a brother, Claude Sisk. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at a later date at the Odd Fellows Public Cemetery St. Joseph, MO.

Anita Lucille Devine
1940-2016

Anita Lucille Devine, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 9, 1940 in Rockingham, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Evelyn (Cobb) Tyson.
Survivors include daughter, Laura Olson (John), St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Roy Flanagan (Nancy), Raleigh, North Carolina; brother, Herbert Tyson; grandchildren, Eli and Zach Olson, Keith Olschner, Jennifer McKinney and Debra Fearns; and numerous nephews and cousins.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Janice Aline Goodlet (Rains)
1944-2016

Janice Aline Goodlet (Rains) was born Wednesday, April 19th, 1944; and passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016. Visitation Saturday, August 6th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Sunday, August 7th, 2016, 2:00pm; officiating Rev. Keith Hoover. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment Located at Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Carol Jo Riley
1957-2016

Carol Jo Riley 59, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born February 10, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Freda and Melvin Hopper. She married Dave Riley. She graduated from Benton High School. She worked at various Nursing Homes and Hospital. She loved to cook and bake. Carol was preceded in death by her infant daughter, and her parnets. She is survived by husband, Dave Riley of Saint Joseph, MO, son, Steven Moore of St. Joseph, MO, 3 brothers, Melvin Hopper, Jr. of CA, Mike Hopper, and John Hopper, 5 sisters, Nancy Johnson, Mary Hiney of St. Joseph, MO, Patty Jungk, Tina Hopper, and Melissa Hopper. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.

Buchanan County earns Certified Work Ready Community designation

Posted on August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

Governor Jay Nixon visited St Joseph on Thursday to congratulate local leaders in Buchanan County for being designated a Certified Work Ready Community. Buchanan County is the 35th county in the state to receive the designation.

The initiative is an effort to align workforce training with the economic development needs of communities. It also matches applicants to jobs based on skill level.

“You’ve got employers working regularly with education to tell them what they need,” Nixon says, “and you have the Work Keys program, which is a verifiable test that students are now taking that shows what their skill sets are.”

“This is especially important, not only in getting PhD’s, it’s important in some of the technical jobs that you can varifiably prove core competency in areas for technical jobs that exist out there that pay more.”

Nixon told a gathering of government, business, education and community leaders that Missouri leads the nation in job-creation per-capita. There were 16% more new businesses created in the state in 2013 than the year before, according to the latest data available.

In a news release, the governor said that by taking part in the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative, Buchanan County is:
* Helping workers understand what skills are required by employers, and how to prepare themselves for success.
* Helping businesses effectively communicate their workforce needs to area education and training programs.
* Providing educators with the tools needed to close the skills gap by establishing career pathways for students with recognized credentials.
* Equipping economic development organizations with an on-demand reporting tool to promote the quality of the workforce.

The event was held at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica. The company’s vice president of operations, Dr. Bernd Eichenmueller such qualified employees with the skill sets in scientific and technical fields are paramount to the success of manufacturing and supplying the company’s line of animal vaccines.

About 80 people attended the event, including officials from the City of St Joseph and Buchanan County, as well as the St. Joseph School District, Missouri Western State University, the Chamber of Commerce, and several local businesses.