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Rudy Currence to perform at Western

Posted on January 27, 2016

Currence2 — Rudy Currence Photo courtesy MWSU

St. Joseph, Mo. —Award-winning producer and musician Rudy Currence will perform at Missouri Western State University at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall. The concert, part of Missouri Western’s Black Heritage Month celebration, is free and open to the public.

Currence has written and produced songs for R&B/Pop singers Mya and Ray J, major motion pictures like “The Bourne Identity” and “Minority Report,” hip hop producer David Banner, and legendary producer Quincy Jones. In 2013, Rudy won a Grammy and Dove Award for his production on Lecrae’s album “Gravity.” Most recently, Rudy was Grammy nominated for writing “Sunday AM” for four-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and national recording artist, Karen Clark Sheard.

Currence sings and plays keyboard, trumpet and guitar. He has made several national television appearances, including ABC’s “The View” and BET’s “106th and Park.” He still enjoys the success and fan support gained through his indie albums: “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” “Here With You” and “Last Christmas.”

Maryville man sentenced for Elder Abuse after fight over “spoiled meat”

Posted on January 27, 2016

A Maryville man has been sentenced to probation after a fight that sent his elderly father to the hospital

Ronald Coy, 62 was sentenced to serve 5 years of supervised probation Monday in Nodaway County on a felony charge for first-degree Elder Abuse for beating his 87-year-old father.

As we previously reported, court documents state that Coy caused physical injury to his father by striking and/or kicking about his body causing bleeding, an injury to his jaw that may require surgery to insert a metal plate, and an injury, pain, or discomfort to his kidney-area of his back.

“His face was visibly cut and bloody, was well as blood on his hands,” said Sarah Kahmann, Maryville Public Safety Officer. “Stated that his son, ‘Ronnie’ had assaulted him, over an argument of spoiled meat.”

Coy pleaded guilty to the charge in January.

Senator applauds indictment of Planned Parenthood video makers

Posted on January 27, 2016

Sen. Jill Schupp (D-Creve Coeur) (Photo courtesy Missourinet)

(Missourinet) – A Texas grand jury has indicted two people who produced videos targeting Planned Parenthood, alleging the illegal selling fetal tissue. The grand jury declined to indict anyone from Planned Parenthood of the Gulf Coast — the initial target of the investigation.

Senator Jill Schupp (D-Creve Coeur) said she is not surprised.

“This is clearly one of those situations where an organization that someone has an ideological disagreement with is being framed. It’s all been exposed through the media. Thank goodness for the media for helping expose this and to the courts for saying we’re not going to stand by and let this happen. You’re going to be held accountable,” said Schupp.

“To me, this turns so many things on their head, including things that we’ve been doing here in the Missouri legislature. For example, had these doctored videos never been doctored and produced, we wouldn’t have a committee called the Sanctity of Life that is consistently pointing its finger at Planned Parenthood.”

Eleven states, including Missouri, launched investigations into Planned Parenthood following the videos’ release; all cleared the organization of wrongdoing.

A Missouri Senate interim committee was also formed shortly after those videos were released. The Senate committee still intends to continue meeting through this legislative session.

Freedom of speech considered as a Missouri college graduation requirement

Posted on January 27, 2016

Rep. Dean Dohrman (R-La Monte) (Courtesy Missourinet)

(Missourinet) – A House committee is considering making a class on freedom of speech a college graduation requirement. Bill sponsor Dean Dohrman (R-La Monte) said campus protests last fall at Mizzou caused him to file the proposal.

“Considering what’s happened at the University of Missouri-Columbia campus this past year, what I’ve seen going on at other schools, like Yale for example, I’m getting very concerned that we don’t understand really what the First Amendment is about” said Dohrman. “The Pew Research poll that said 40% of millennials believe that freedom of speech should be restricted was disturbing to me. I think when we get that information in front of people, they’ll understand the need for the bill.”

Representative Tommie Pearson (D-St. Louis) said the measure doesn’t address what led to the Mizzou protests.

Representative Tommie Pierson (Courtesy Missourinet)

“It’s not a constitutional issue. It’s a race issue. People need to learn that we need each other because there are people outside of this country that want to kill all of us. They’re not going to pass me up because I’m black. They’re not going to pass you up because you’re white. So why don’t we learn to survive together and be prepared for outside enemies instead of making enemies within,” said Pierson.

“We need to be concerned with all students being treated with respect and fairness, so that we can create a unified state rather than a divided one. Some of these bills are specifically put forth to divide us.”

The protests last November led to the resignations of President Tim Wolfe and Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin.

Tractor accident injures man in Harrison County

Posted on January 27, 2016

A 51-year-old man was taken to the hospital Tuesday with a moderate injury after a crash involving a tractor in Harrison County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Gale Richardson, of Ridgeway was driving a John Deere 6400 Tractor westbound on MO Route UU about 5 miles northeast of Blythedale around 2 p.m. He drove off the south side of the roadway and hit an embankment then came back across the roadway and ran off the north side and hit a ditch where the tractor came to rest.

Richardson was taken by ambulance to the Harrison County Hospital with what was described at the scene as a moderate injury.

50s going into the Weekend!

Posted on January 27, 2016

Mild weather is expected to close out the week and even continue into the weekend. Highs today will be generally be in the 40s under sunny skies. However, by Friday highs will be ranging from the mid 50s to lower 60s feeling much like Spring. It does bear mentioning that there is the potential for a storm system capable of producing snow by the time we get to Tuesday however, models have not come into agreement yet on the track the storm system will take.

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Lawmakers hunting for agreement on guns bill; “not so much as pro-gun, but pro-gang.”

Posted on January 27, 2016

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers are trying to strike a compromise on a bill that threatens to overturn gun restrictions in Omaha and Lincoln by imposing uniform regulations statewide.

Senators debated the proposal Tuesday but adjourned for the morning without reaching a vote. City officials from Omaha and Lincoln oppose the bill by Sen. Laura Ebke of Crete.

Omaha’s police union says it would undermine the city’s handgun registration ordinance, which lets police deny guns to the mentally ill and known gang associates. Union President John Wells says the bill comes across “not so much as pro-gun, but pro-gang.”

Supporters say the measure would protect gun owners who inadvertently violate the ordinance by traveling through Omaha with a handgun.

Obituaries for Jan. 25-26

Posted on January 26, 2016January 26, 2016

Dr. Frederick J. “Jim” Marston
1931-2016

Dr. Frederick James Marston Jr. (Jim), 84, died Sunday January, 24, 2016 in the comfort of his home with his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born January 29, 1931, in Boonville, Missouri, son of Frederick and Alva Lee Marston. He is a graduate of Kemper Military School, University of Missouri and their two year medical school, and finished his education at the University of Louisville medical school.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Anne Carr of Mexico Mo. Three Children, Rick Marston (his wife Valissa) of Kansas City, Dr. Sarah Marston, PhD of Bethesda, Maryland, and Michael Marston (his wife Sylvia) of Littleton, Colorado and five Grandchildren – Claire, Emma, Lily, Nate and Micki.
After graduating Medical School, he joined the US Army and was stationed at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he interned and completed a residency in OB/GYN. After serving 3 years in Heidelberg and Landstuhl Germany, he retired from the military and joined the Thompson, Brumm, Knepper Clinic in St. Joseph. In 1987, he co-founded St Joseph Women’s Health, a private practice in OB/GYN.
He was president of the Kansas City OB/Gyn Society, the American College of OB/GYN, was a life member of the Medical Society of Vienna, Austria, the AMA Buchannan County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Society and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Jim supported scouting and was a member of Mic-O-Say the honor camping society of Camp Geiger.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian church, and volunteered as a physician at the Social Welfare Board after his retirement.
Jim loved Golf, Mizzou Sports and supporting the St. Joseph Medical Community. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church. The family will gather with friends following the service at the church. The family requests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of St. Joseph. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sandy “Moo Moo” Dykes
1942-2016

Sandy “Moo Moo” Dykes, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 14, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Sandy graduated from Benton High School Class of 60’ and Missouri Western State College Class of 73’. Throughout her life she worked at many places including the St. Joseph State Hospital, UCP, St. Joe Sheltered Workshop, Progressive Community Service and lastly CRR.
She loved to play Keno at the Casino and her online games, enjoyed fishing and adored her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Kathryn (Caton) Cook; and sister, Donna Peacock.
Survivors include her life partner, Martha C. Goodding; children, Susan Gaudreau (Stephen) and Scott Dykes; grandchildren, Melissa Hawley (Tony Dominguez), Alexandra Collins (Brandon) and Tabatha Auxier; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Jordan, Sammi, Myley, Dallas, Hunter and Cory; brother, Jerry Cook; Greg Organ (Regina), whom she thought of as a son; and extended CRR family.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to CRR. The family asks that if you plan to attend the service that you bring a Mylar balloon to take part in the balloon release. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

James O. “Jim” Key
1943-2016

James O. “Jim” Key, 72, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jim married Charlaine Farrow on October 24, 1964.
He proudly served in the United States Navy and enjoyed playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Key and Mabel (Rogers) Melancon; sisters, Ann Melancon and Geraldine Giovengo; and brothers, Russell and Joe Key.
Survivors include wife, Charlaine; daughter, Amy Wilson (Brady); grandchild, Charlie Wilson; sister, Charlotte Gilliland (Ben); brother, Terry Melancon (Barbara); step-father, Aubrey Melancon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to KU Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Harold R. Johnson
1933-2016

Harold R. Johnson, 82, Clarksdale, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born June 2, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Harold married Esther Romberger June 4, 1955. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2011.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Harold was a member of Clarksdale Christian Church and was an avid gardener, carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic and cook. He always looked for ways to help his neighbors.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Norma (Lent) Johnson; two brothers, Charles and Ronnie Johnson; and son-in-law, Robert Albers.
Survivors include children, Tom Johnson (Suzy), Panama City Beach, Florida, Betty Albers, Stewartsville, Missouri and Norman Johnson (Dee), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Lauren, Caleb, Thomas, Nathan, Keara and David; six great-grandchildren; brother, Leland Johnson (Gail); numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Venita Johnson.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Thursday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Karan Sue Miller
1944-2016

Karan Sue Miller, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 9, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was a school bus driver for Davis Bus Company and had also been a beautician.
Karan was a member of Patee Park Baptist Church and attended Green Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Godfrey and Albertina (Davis) Miller; and brothers, Jerry and Warner Miller.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to InterServ or Hospice Advantage. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jaron F. Montemayor
1977-2016

Jaron F. Montemayor, 38, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home.
He was born April 10, 1977 in St. Joseph.
Mr. Montemayor graduated from Central High School, class of 1995. He attended New Mexico State University where he earned a degree in Philosophy and later attended Missouri Western State University where he earned a degree in English Technical Writing.
He worked at Ventura Foods and was also a freelance web designer. Jaron loved reading and writing, playing the piano, music and drawing. He was very passionate about political activism and human rights.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert and Wilma Townsend Montemayor; maternal grandfather, Richard L. Marlowe, Jr.; father, Keith A. Montemayor; and aunt, Diana K. Marlowe.
Survivors include his sons, Cameron and Jackson Montemayor; mother, Linda Marlowe-Reiley; sister, Brean Reiley; maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Marlowe; and numerous cousins and extended family.
Farewell Services at a later date. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the funeral home to defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

HyVee acquires Village Flowers by Rob

Posted on January 26, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (Jan. 25, 2016) — St. Joseph Hy-Vee customers now have a second location where they can purchase flowers and other gifts for special occasions.

Last month, Village Flowers by Rob, located inside the Meierhoffer Building at 5005 Frederick Ave., was sold to Hy-Vee and renamed Hy-Vee Flowers by Rob.

The flower shop, which was founded in 1873 by the Stuppy Floral Company, was purchased by St. Joseph native Rob Houp in 1983. On Dec. 21, Hy-Vee officially acquired the flower shop. Despite the change in ownership, Houp remains the main full-time floral designer. And all of the employees who wanted to continue working at the location were retained by Hy-Vee.

“Hy-Vee will run the business with the same commitment and values its original owners established more than 140 years ago,” said Mike Basch, St. Joseph Hy-Vee store director. “This new location will allow our customers to have the choice and convenience of purchasing their favorite floral arrangements at two stores versus one, building on our promise to deliver excellent customer service.”

“We are excited to make this transition and be a part of the Hy-Vee team in St. Joseph,” Houp said. “The floral services we have been privileged to provide our community will continue and our product selection will be enhanced. I look forward to continuing my passion for floral design and working with our new and current customers during this positive move for the business.”

I-29 bridge work in Mound City

Posted on January 26, 2016

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Southbound Interstate 29 will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 84 beginning this afternoon, Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the southbound passing lane at the abandoned railroad bridge south of Mound City around the clock through Thursday, January 28, 2016. The closure will remain in place overnight Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The driving lane will remain open with a 15-foot width restriction. At this time, no work is anticipated in the northbound lanes.

All work and scheduled are weather permitting.