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Savannah Chamber of Commerce hires new Director

Posted on December 29, 2015

Mary Ingersoll, Director Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce (Photo courtesy Ingersoll) — Mary Ingersoll, Director
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce (Photo courtesy Ingersoll)

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President Jason Sarsany announced Tuesday that Mary Ingersoll has accepted the Board’s offer to serve as Director beginning January 2016.

The Director position is a restructure for the organization. Ingersoll will work part time, mostly outside the office, meeting business owners and other community members.

Ingersoll is a Savannah resident and business owner. She brings experience as non-profit director from her years as Managing Director of Performing Arts Association in St. Joseph. Ingersoll is committed to making Savannah a great community to live, work, and raise a family. She will continue to operate her business, Inspirations Dance Center, in addition to her work for the Chamber.

“The reconstruction of this role began many months ago as several parties converged including the 2015 Chamber Board, members from the City, County and Schools, to develop a set of strategic priorities for the chamber. From that, we crafted a job description that is tailored for the Chambers’ need,” said Jason Sarsany, outgoing Chamber President. “Mary brings a pleasant combination of ambition, knowledge, and business acumen to this role. I strongly encourage all business owners to sit down with her, to discuss how they can benefit from this new endeavor.”

“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to encourage business and build a fantastic community for our family and friends in Savannah and Andrew County,” Ingersoll said. “There’s a great history in the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and I’m excited to build on that. It’s an exciting time here with several new businesses opening recently and an exciting time for the Chamber with several board members for 2016 who have not served in the past. It will be a fantastic time to help this organization grow and shape into something with great value for the future.”

Man accused of child endangerment and drug charges in Andrew County

Posted on December 29, 2015December 29, 2015

A Grant City man is accused of giving a 15-year-old a ride to and from St. Joseph while under the influence of drugs.

Jason Spainhower, 46 is charged in Andrew County with a felony for possession of marijuana, and misdemeanors for vehicular endangering the welfare of a child, DWI, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

According to court documents just after midnight on Monday Andrew County Investigator Grant Gillett said he pulled over an SUV driven by Spainhower on U.S. Highway 169 at County Road 243.

“I followed the vehicle for approximately three miles and the vehicle traveled from 35 MPH to 55 MPH crossing the painted yellow center line 10 times and the driver was applying his brakes very often while traveling down the roadway,” Gillett said. “While speaking to Jason I noticed his tongue was white in color his eyes were bloodshot and his speech was very slurred. I asked Jason if he had been drinking and he stated ‘no’. I asked if he had been using narcotics and he paused and stated ‘today or what do you mean’. I asked if he had used drugs today and he again paused and refused to answer.”

Gillett said Spainhower refused to perform a field sobriety test and kept reaching for his jeans pocket.

“Thinking Jason possible has a weapon I placed him into cuffs and patted him down. I felt something in his pocket and asked what it was. Jason stated ‘I don’t know but you can look’. I removed a plastic container that had what appeared to be white in color crystal substance inside the container. I then advised Jason of his Miranda Rights,” Gillett said. “I asked Jason what was in the container and he stated ‘a bag of meth earlier that I used at my house.'”

A search of the vehicle led the the discovery of a plastic bag with marijuana and a metal pipe according to Gillett.

Also, Gillett said a 15-year-old boy unrelated to Spainhower was in the vehicle at the time.

“Stated that they went to St. Joseph and while on the way home Jason was acting funny and was having a hard time driving,” Gillett said. “He stated that Jason kept stating he was looking for a stop sign on the roadway that is why he was all over the road and kept hitting his brakes.”

The teen was released into the custody of his mother.

An arraignment in the case was held Tuesday and a case review has been scheduled for Jan. 12.

Winter settles in for the week

Posted on December 29, 2015December 30, 2015

Cold temperatures will continue through the remainder of the week. The next chance for precipitation will occur early Wednesday morning when a weak storm system passes across the region. Fortunately, fast system movement and limited moisture will keep snow accumulations under an inch in most places. Dry weather will return on Thursday and continue through the upcoming weekend.

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 6 mph.

Tonight
A chance of light snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday
A chance of light snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

New Year’s Day
Sunny, with a high near 26.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 14.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Saint Joseph investigators nail sexual predator

Posted on December 29, 2015December 29, 2015

A Kentucky man was sentenced in federal court yesterday for traveling to Missouri for illicit sex with a 15-year-old girl. He was also changed with attempting to entice a second child victim for sex.

Saint Joseph police and the FBI investigated.

53 year old Marvin Herren of Owensboro, Kentucky, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Herren to a lifetime of supervised release following incarceration.

Herren admitted traveling to Missouri with the intent to engage in illicit sex with a minor and to attempting to use the Internet to entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.

Herren initially contacted the child victim through social media on March 1, 2014. After a few days of communicating through social media, Herren began asking her questions of a sexual nature and they exchanged nude photos of themselves.

Herren drove from Kentucky to Missouri and met the girl and her friend at a restaurant near her high school. He drove them back to the high school, at which time her friend left them. Herren parked near the school and he and the girl engaged in illicit sexual activity in the back seat of his car.

In May 2014, while investigating allegations by the first girl, an FBI special agent assumed an undercover identity on Facebook of a female named “Jenny.” Although Herren was aware of the federal investigation related to the first girl, he began communicating with the undercover agent.

Herren made arrangements to meet “Jenny” at a Kansas City, Mo., restaurant. When he arrived at approximately midnight on Jan. 23, 2015, he was placed under arrest.

Man arrested after attempted robbery at US Oil

Posted on December 28, 2015December 28, 2015

The St. Joseph Police Department has arrested a man after an attempted robbery at U.S. Oil in Midtown Monday.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson officers responded to a panic alarm around 7:54 a.m. to 601 S. 22nd Street.

A 60-year-old man was arrested in a vehicle on the lot in connection with the case.

“A handgun was located inside of the vehicle he was occupying,” Wilson said. “Detectives are still investigating the details surrounding this incident.”

Charges have not been filed in this investigation.

Eastbound I-44 Closed at Hazelgreen Due to Flooding

Posted on December 28, 2015

Floodwaters from the Gasconade River have closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 44 near Hazelgreen in Laclede County.

The detour for motorists and commercial motor carriers traveling eastbound on I-44 is Route 5 to Route 7 to Route 133 to I-44, approximately 49 miles.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has put up barriers at the closures, as well as signs to mark the detours.

“We will continue to monitor this area until the floodwaters recede,” said MoDOT Central District Engineer David Silvester.

Drivers are encouraged to check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, located at www.modot.org, or call the department’s toll free number, 1-888-ASK-MODOT, to get updated information on road conditions.

Obituaries for Dec. 24-27

Posted on December 28, 2015

Marvin Lee Te Winkle
1960-2015
Marvin Lee Te Winkle, 55, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015.
He was born July 12, 1960 in Denver, Colorado.
He worked at Midwest Scrap Management. He loved fishing, playing horseshoes, watching the Broncos and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Carlene (Suitt) Te Winkle; infant daughter, Jennifer Jean; and infant sister, Jessica.
Survivors include wife, Kathy; father, Wesley Te Winkle; daughter, Amanda Flickinger; sisters, Leslie Griess, Shirley Stevenson and Kimberley Te Winkle; and brothers, Wayne and Jonathan Te Winkle and Dean Laine.
Farewell Services at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Laurence “Larry” W. Lucas, Jr.
1923-2015

Laurence “Larry” W. Lucas, Jr., 92, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born June 2, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
After graduating in 1941 from Central High School, he received a track scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. While there he also played basketball and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. When the United States joined World War II, Larry enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy. He received his naval training as well as a year of graduate school at Harvard University. While at Cambridge, Larry met the love of his life, Diane Chamberlaine, whom he later married on April 12, 1947 in Rye, New York.
After World War II, Larry joined the Garlichs Insurance Agency and became an independent insurance agent. He later purchased the business in 1966 and served his customers tenaciously until he retired in 1988.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Country Club and Kiwanis Club and served as president of both organizations. Larry was also a member of the YMCA for many years and served as its President. He served on the Salvation Army Board and volunteered for the Community Chest (now United Way). Larry was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and served on the vestry of the church for multiple terms.
Larry was an avid golfer and loved participating in many sporting activities with his children. He enjoyed woodworking and building projects for his children and grandchildren. He always had a smile and touched the lives of everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; parents, Laurence and Dorothy (Reed) Lucas; brother, Stanley Reed Lucas; and great-grandson, Noah Lucas.
Survivors include sons, Greg Lucas (Judy), St. Joseph, Missouri, Jeff Lucas (Cherrie) and Scott Lucas (Mary), both of Kansas City; daughter, Susan Durbian (Frank), Overland Park, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Schisler, Kansas City, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Christ Episcopal Church. The family will gather with friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Salvation Army of St. Joseph or Christ Episcopal Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Kim (Schneider) Lewis
1955-2015

Kim (Schneider) Lewis, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at her residence.
She was born December 28, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Kim graduated from Central High, Class of 1974. She managed several St. Joseph Pizza Huts and later worked for Food 4 Less in customer service.
Kim had the biggest heart you’d ever find and endless love for animals, especially her horses and dogs. Her favorite activity was horseback riding with her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Schneider; Uncle, Verdes Schneider; Aunt, Barbara Ozenberger.
Survivors include mother, Della Schneider; brother, Al Schneider (Tammie); honorary sister, Carol White; three nephews, Jake Camp, Mitch Messner, Chris Schneider; cousins; uncle, James Ozenberger; and ex-husband, Howard Lewis, who remained a close friend. Due to her battle with cancer, she donated her body to science to help find a cure.
Celebration of Life will be January 3, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to BrokenCreekYouthRanch.com or FourCornersEquineRescue.org. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Neoma Ruth Cook-Cogdill
1928-2015

Neoma Ruth Cook-Cogdill 87, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at her home. She was born August 19, 1928 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Sylvia and Henry Coy. She married James “Jim” Cogdill, in September of 1991. She retired from Meade Products after 23 years of service. Mom was of a character that was strong, honest, and quite outspoken. She taught all of us the need of a good work ethic and how to rely on ourselves, but mostly she spoke to us of love and respect for all of our family members. She will be missed and remembered. She was a member of the Faith Valley Church of God. Neoma was preceded in death by 1st husband, Billy Cook, her parents, three brothers, Harold, Donald and Charles Coy, three sisters, Dorothy Walker, Nadine Brown, and Shirley Jensen. Survivors include, husband, Jim Cogdill of the home, nine children: Billie Cook, Gary (Cindy) Cook Ramona Cook-Joyce, Kathy Cook-Murphy, Charles (Debbie) Cook, Carla Cook-Gallagher, Darla Cook-Wertin husband Pat, Channon Cook-Gnat, Danette Cook-Peters & husband Don, eighteen, grandchildren, 42, great grandchildren, 7, great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Elsie “Nanny” Mae Felt
1929-2015

Elsie “Nanny” Mae Felt 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday December 25, 2015 at a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born March 19, 1929 in St Joseph, Missouri daughter of Lena & Joseph Arnold. She attended Lafayette High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed Gambling & Reading. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur Felt, three sisters, Maxine Schmitt, Marge Corwin, and Mary Anderson. She is survived by two sons, Bruce Felt and Eric Felt both of Saint Joseph, MO, a daughter, Pam (David) Gamble of Watertown, WI, daughter-in-law, Rhonda Felt, two sisters, Rosie Wilson of California, and Shirley Estes of St. Joseph, two granddaughters, Kimberley Bowers, and Amy Johnson, two grandsons, Matthew Felt, and Trevis Felt, six Great-Grand Children three Great-Great Grandchildren. Elsie will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Dale Dalbey
1936-2015

Truman “Dale” Dalbey 79, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home. He was born December 22, 1936 in Clarksdale, MO, son of Dorothy and Ervin Dalbey. He married Roxanne on September 2, 1996 and she survives of the home. He worked at Norris & Sons, and Deffenbaugh Trash service as a disposal service technician, he also was a painter at the Hotel Roubidoux, and a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, keeping a beautiful lawn at home, watching old westerns, and Sci-Fi movies. A special thanks to Crossroads Hospice Care and a very heartfelt loving thanks to his extra special 24 hour caregiver, Wanda Hayes daughter in law. He and was a member of the Agape Love Lighthouse Assembly Church. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, a wife Lottie Dalbey, three brothers, Bobby, Chuck, and Jack LeRoy Dalbey. Survivors include, wife, Roxanne Dalbey of the home, daughters, Dottie Tarantino of Kansas City, MO, and Marcy (Roger) Reital of St. Joseph, MO, sons Robert (Tricia) Mills of Tryon, NC, Russell Hayes, Mike (Wanda) Hayes, and Chris (KP) Hayes all of St. Joseph, 18, grandchildren, 23, great grandchildren, two sisters, Lynn (Bill) Bartrum of Roscoe, MO, and Anna Chaney of Stanberry, MO, sister in law, Virgie Dalbey of St. Joseph, MO, and his special 4 legged companion, Murphy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Ellis officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Clarksdale Cemetery. Memorials are requested to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Police warn of hazardous driving conditions

Posted on December 28, 2015December 30, 2015

Saint Joseph police are warning drivers to be careful with very slick conditions this morning.

Police Sergeant James Tonn says elevated roads such as Interstate 229 are especially hazardous because of freezing rain and snow.

City salt trucks are out trying to stay ahead of conditions.

Police Sergeant Tonn urges all motorists to drive slow and stay safe.

Passenger seriously injured after missing deer

Posted on December 28, 2015

A Florida man was seriously injured in Livingston County Saturday after a run-in with a deer.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Melanie Bryant, 52 of Lunneus, Mo. was driving a 2004 Toyota Pickup eastbound on Highway K about 2 miles east of Chula around 2:40 a.m. Bryant was reported to have swerved in an attempt to miss a deer and the vehicle ran off the right side of the road and hit a tree. A passenger, James McConnell, 58 of Florida was transported to Hedrick Medical Center with serious injuries. Bryant was treated at the scene and released for minor injuries.

Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Dec. 28 – Jan. 3

Posted on December 27, 2015December 24, 2015

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 Dec. 28 – Jan. 3 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. MoDOT will halt temporary lane closures throughout the state to accommodate an increase in traffic due to the New Year holiday. Most temporary lane closures will stop at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31, and resume again Monday morning, Jan. 4. Some long-term closures and head-to-head traffic will remain in place.

In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, spraying, 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.

Caldwell County

Route 116 – From Route A to Route D; shoulder work, Dec. 28 – 31

Carroll County

Route 41 – CLOSED at the Wakenda Chute Bridge; bridge maintenance,Dec. 28 – Dec. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
Route 10 – From Carrollton to Route FF; pothole patching, Dec. 28 – 31

Chariton County

Route 139 – From the Carroll County line to Route RA; pothole patching, Dec. 28

Gentry County

U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED at the Linn Creek Bridge; bridge deck replacement. Closed through mid-January.

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – From Route 139 to the Macon County line; pothole patching, Dec. 28 – 29

Livingston County

Route 139 – From the Carroll County line to Route RA (Chariton County); pothole patching, Dec. 28
Route H – From Route 139 to U.S. Route 65; pothole patching, Dec. 29
Route J – From Route H to the end of state maintenance; pothole patching, Dec. 30

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – From U.S. Route 136 to Route FF; pothole patching,Dec. 28 – 31

Sullivan County

Route 129 – CLOSED from Table Road to Ivory Road; culvert replacement, Dec. 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.