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Student arrested after Savannah High School lockdown

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

A student is in custody after authorities said a threat was made at Savannah High School Monday morning.

Sgt. Corey Root with MSHP said a 16-year-old girl is being referred to juvenile authorities after Savannah High School officials placed the school on lockdown.

“Around 8-thirty this morning, school officials received what they believed was a threat for student safety. Therefore they notified law enforcement,” Sgt. Root said. “Savannah Police Department, Andrew County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol responded.”

The Savannah R-III school district confirmed in a news release that a threatening note was found in the girl’s restroom Monday morning.

The district said by 9 a.m. a student was identified as a possible suspect and was isolated in the office.

“There was a threat that was made and obviously all threats are taken as credible and the response from local law enforcement was made,” Sgt. Root said.

The district said movement in the high school was restricted and students and staff remained in classrooms for about 45 minutes with several law enforcement officials present throughout the school until the possible suspect was identified.

20,000 pounds of meat donated to feed those in need

Posted on December 7, 2015

More than 20,000 pounds of meat has been donated to the Second Harvest Community Food Bank by Triumph Foods.

It’s the second large donation of meat in a year’s time. Second Harvest said six months ago, Triumph donated nearly 17,000 pounds of meat to the food bank for distribution.

The donation includes pork ribs, loins, hams and other cuts of meat and is enough food to help provide over 16,600 meals across the 19 counties Second Harvest serves in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This area currently has more than 54,000 individuals who aren’t sure where they will get their next meal.

“Second Harvest is extremely pleased to accept the donation from Triumph Foods. When a local producer donates such a large quantity it is a great benefit to our partner agencies and the communities they serve,” said Chad Higdon, Executive Director at Second Harvest. “Because their generosity many families within our service territory will have access to high quality protein during this time of the year. We look forward to our continued relationship with Triumph Foods.”

Christmas donations “dangerously” low at Salvation Army

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

The Salvation Army in St. Joseph said it’s falling alarmingly behind on its Christmas fund and toy drives.

The Salvation Army announced Monday that its Annual Red Kettle Campaign is well behind this time last year. A shortage of bell ringers and the rainy start of the season has placed the effort more than $10,000 behind this time last year (2014-$28,046) (2015-$18,250.). The overall Christmas goal for The Salvation Army for 2015 is $375,000.00, with $125,000 of that goal being raised through the kettle portion.

The agency said funds are currently dangerously low and adds that the funds raised at Christmas are critical to the year around ministries and services provided to local residents and families.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Donations are markedly low as well. Last year the Angel Trees provided for more than 400 children. This year, applications indicate that over 660 children have applied for assistance. Salvation Army Angel trees and/or toy collection barrels or boxes are located at Slim for Life, Home Depot, Cracker Barrel, Bank Midwest, and the three Burger King stores in Saint Joseph. The agency said the public is invited to drop toys off at KQ2 TV as well or at The Salvation Army, 602 Messanie.

Obituaries for Dec 5-6

Posted on December 7, 2015

Marion Dorothy Edgmon
1939-2015

Marion Dorothy Edgmon, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home.
She was born May 12, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Marion married Bob Edgmon on December 16, 1962 in San Diego, California. They later divorced.
Marion proudly served in the United States Navy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy (Jones) Thompson, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Joanne Thompson.
Survivors include son, Robert Edgmon (AiliDee); daughters, Kimberly Marshall (Stephen) and Jennifer Edgmon; grandchildren, Wood Marshall (Ashley), Josh Marshall and Gavin Blevins; brothers, Walt Thompson and John Thompson, Jr. (Anne); sisters, Jackie Asteris (Paul) and Patricia Flood (Michael); and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 10, Corby Place Senior Living. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Corby Place Senior Living. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Doris May DeShon
1921-2015

Doris May DeShon, 94, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at her home in Mesa, Arizona.
She was born March 1, 1921 in Union Star, Missouri.
Doris married Caswell DeShon on August 28, 1939. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1999.
She was a member of Hi Way Baptist Church in Mesa, Arizona. While residing in St. Joseph she was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church.
She enjoyed family, travel, games and watching the Phoenix Suns.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Esther Ebersold of Union Star MO.
Survivors include daughter, Charlotte St. Denny (Dick), St. Joseph, MO; son, Wallace E. DeShon, (Joyce) Mesa, AZ; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Survivors also include sisters, Faye Adkins of Kansas City and Dorothy Teaford of Union Star; and brother, Clifton Ebersold of St Joseph.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 12th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 11th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 201 Seminary Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941 for the Casey and Doris DeShon Missionary House. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Stoney White
1968-2015

Stoney White, 47, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at his friend’s residence.
He was born August 1, 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was a laborer for Bob Riley Roofing for 12 years.
Stoney was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruth (Hamner) White; brother, William J. White; sister, Hazel E. Noland; and brother-in-law, Michael Noland.
Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Cummings; granddaughter, Emma Barnes; and several close friends and relatives.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in C/O Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert E. “Bob” Huffman
1928-2015

Robert E. “Bob” Huffman, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his home.
He was born December 23, 1928 in Helena, Missouri and proudly served in the United States Navy as a Seebee.
Robert married Dixie Jackson in October 1949 and passed away in 1980.
He was employed by James H. Overton/O’Malley beverage for many years. Bob a member of VFW Post #6760, American Legion Post #359, Southside LIONS Club and Southside Progressive Association. Bob was also a former member of Hyde Valley United Methodist Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife; parents, John and Annetta (Swink) Huffman; daughter, Louise Hodgin; and brothers, George, Max, Jewell and Glenn Huffman.
Survivors include sons, David Huffman (Donna), Dean Huffman (Rissa) and Rick Huffman (Linda), all of St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Andrea Cordonnier (Tim), Megan and Kendra Hodgin, Rebecca Martin (Eric), Dustin (Kitty), Brandon (Elizabeth), and Brooke and Danica Huffman; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Gauge, Preston, Kobe, Cayden, Jake, Zoe, Madison and Brandon; sisters, Margaret Bowland and JoAnn Hartbauer; brothers, J.D. (JoAnn), Jerry (Winona), Bill (Barbara) and Jimmy (Carolyn); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the Diabetes Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Georgia Hathorne
Funeral service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Rupp Funeral Home, Clyde Weeks officiating
Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax, MO

Joy Leroy Williamson
Funeral service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. James Barnett officiating
Interment: Sumner Cemetery, Atchison, KS
Memorials are requested to the Joy Leroy Williamson Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Jacob Austin Salsman
1989-2015

Jacob Austin Salsman, 26, Albany, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 5, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include parents, Rex and Margaret (Good) Salsman; brothers, Dwight Hopkins (Lori) and Matthew Salsman (Vicky); sisters, Stephanie Deen and Carrie Baldwin (Jason); and several nieces and nephews.
Jacob was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Doyle Franklin Anderson, Sr.
1934-2015

Doyle Franklin Anderson, Sr., 81, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born July 17, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Doyle married Shirley Hensley on August 26, 1954. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2004.
He worked for Carnation for 25 years as a general laborer and was a member of Francis Street First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Anderson was also preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Orwick) Anderson; sister, Mildred Fannon; and brothers, Carl and Don Anderson.
Survivors include daughters, Sara Anderson, Joyce Anderson, Cindy Allen, Terri Galvez (Vincentè), all of St. Joseph, Missouri, Karen Swing (Brian), Liberty, Missouri and Pam Morgan (Mark), Mexico, Missouri; sons, Doyle Anderson, Jr. (Cathy), Scott Anderson and Craig Anderson, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Barbara Bincosky (John); brother, John Anderson (Martha); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Tuesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Huffman
1951-2015

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Huffman 64, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at her home. She was born November 19, 1951 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Louie and Helen (Peters) Smith. She graduated from Lafayette High School, she worked at the Bucket shop, then retired as the owner and operator of Debbie’s Wallpapering. She enjoyed gardening in her flower garden, spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Gary Huffman. Survivors include, daughter, Robin Rose of St. Joseph, MO, sons, Steven Rose of St. Cloud, MN, Brian (Jennifer) Huffman of Phoenix, AZ, Kevin Huffman, and Mark Huffman both of St. Joseph, MO, four grandchildren: Ryan Rose, Eli, Ava and Micaden Huffman, a great-granddaughter, Kinley Rose, three sisters, Dollene (William) Sanders of Kirksville, MO, Donna Newport of Kansas City, MO, Lynne (Dale) Loyd of Liberty, MO., and her long time companion Ronnie Wood of the home. Funeral services 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Rupp Chapel, with Rev. James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, and 1-2 pm tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Mild temperatures and mostly sunny skies this week

Posted on December 7, 2015

Mild temperatures will persist through the work week and by Friday may be some 20 to 25 degrees above normal.

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

SW Missouri college dorm evacuated for possible bomb threat

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

Officials at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri evacuated a residence hall early Monday morning because of a possible threatening situation.

In a campus announcement, officials said the Brown Residence Hall on campus was evacuated at approximately 2:15 a.m. The entire campus remained closed Monday morning and was expected to remain so at least until authorities were able to update the public. That update was expected at 9 a.m. Monday.

Officials say statements made by an individual made them suspicious, and they say the individual’s vehicle was found parked in a lot near the dormitory. They called in the bomb squad. An emergency team moved students from Brown Hall to a safe location.

Road Work for northwest Missouri, Dec. 7 – 13

Posted on December 6, 2015December 4, 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. 7 – 13 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. 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.

Atchison County

Interstate 29 – At the Rock Creek Bridge near mile marker 107 south of Rock Port; bridge deck replacement. Traffic is head to head in the northbound lanes through mid to late December.

I-29 – CLOSED southbound I-29 on-ramp from Route 111 at Exit 107; bridge deck replacement. Closed through mid to late December.

Route M – Pothole patching, Dec. 7 – 11

Route O – CLOSED from Route C to 150^th Street; culvert replacement, Dec. 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route O – CLOSED from U.S. Route 136 to 180^th Street; culvert replacement, Dec. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Andrew County

Route Y – CLOSED from Route H to County Road 17; culvert replacement, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 36 – At the 22^nd Street Overpass; bridge maintenance, Dec. 7 – 11. Includes a 14-foot width restriction.

I-229 – At the County Road 385 Overpass; bridge maintenance, Dec. 7 – 11. Includes a 14-foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge; bridge deck replacement, Dec. 7 – 13. Includes a 14-foot width restriction.

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – From Route M to NE Spring Hill Road; pavement repair, Dec. 7 – 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Carroll County

Route 41 – CLOSED at the Wakenda Chute Bridge; bridge maintenance, Dec. 7 – 10, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – At the I-35 Overpass; bridge maintenance, Dec. 7 – 11. The work zone will be left up overnight with 12-foot width restriction.

Gentry County

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

Linn County

Route C – CLOSED from Route CC to Route V; culvert replacement, Dec. 8, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Livingston County

Route V – From the Chillicothe city limits to Route K; drainage work, Dec. 7 – 11

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 136 – From the Maryville city limits to Route 46; shoulder work, Dec. 8 – 9

U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED from Route VV to Noble Avenue; culvert replacement,Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route A – From U.S. Route 71 to the Maitland city limits; shoulder work, Dec. 10 – 11

Putnam County

Route KK – CLOSED from Route K to 150^th Road; culvert replacement, Dec. 7 – 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Jazz and Wind to perform Northwest Holiday Concert

Posted on December 6, 2015December 4, 2015

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble will perform a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the Mary Linn Auditorium at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

The program will include a variety of works for jazz and wind ensembles, including holiday music and Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music.” The concert is free and open to the public.

The Northwest Wind Symphony, under the direction of John Bell, artist-in-residence in Northwest’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts, is Northwest’s premiere instrumental ensemble. The 60-piece wind and percussion ensemble performs the standard selections in addition to repertoire from all styles and periods. The Wind Symphony regularly commissions and premieres new works, performs with guest soloists and conductors of national and international standing. The ensemble has been invited to perform for the Missouri Music Educators Association six times and for the Nebraska Music Educators Association in 2007.

The Jazz Ensemble is conducted by Professor of Music Dr. Bill Richardson and has an established reputation for quality and excellence in jazz education. The Northwest Jazz Ensemble is a select group of musicians dedicated to the performance of a wide variety of jazz and commercial music. With recent tours to New Orleans and Chicago, the ensemble annually sponsors the Northwest District Jazz Band performance and the Northwest Jazz Festival.

Flags to fly half-staff for Pearl Harbor Day

Posted on December 6, 2015December 4, 2015

USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee damaged and the USS Arizon sunk. Via Wikipedia Commons

Flags will be flown at half-staff Monday to commemorate those who died or were wounded during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. A 1996 State law designates the date as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and directs that on that day, flags be flown at half-staff by all state agencies and political subdivisions of the state.

“Seventy years ago, World War II ended with the surrender on the deck of the USS Missouri,” Gov. Nixon said. “Today, our state’s namesake battleship stands silent watch over the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, where America was drawn into the war. The lowered flags on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day remind us of the sacrifices that have been made by our men and women in uniform throughout many generations to guard our nation, including the sacrifices of those who are serving now.”

Local business suggests winter cow herd care

Posted on December 5, 2015December 4, 2015

Winter cows. Photo courtesy BioZyme® Inc.

As cold temperatures drop one St. Joseph Business is looking towards cattle herds.

BioZyme® Inc. said cold temperatures significantly raises energy requirements for cows. The animal nutrition company said undeveloped winter hair coats, wet hides and wind all combine to magnify this increase in energy requirements. It said the combination of calving cows and colder environmental conditions can easily result in producers not providing enough feed energy and cows losing weight.

“The bottom line is, early cold stress can result in a snowball effect if left unchecked. Keeping cows in good condition in fall and early winter ultimately helps insulate cows and minimize the amount of feed required later in the winter season,” said Kevin Glaubius, BioZyme® Inc. Director of Nutrition and Technical Sales. “Now is the time to take an honest evaluation of body condition and match your feeding program to the needs of your cows.”

The company suggests producers feed higher quality hay with more energy, feed cattle a supplement that improves digestibility of their feed, move cows to locations with protection from the wind and wet weather, and match animal nutrition requirements to the quality of forage.