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Royals fans urged to be on the lookout for fake tickets

Posted on October 26, 2015

Jefferson City, Mo. – With many Missourians attempting to buy tickets to the Kansas City Royals World Series games, Attorney General Chris Koster is advising fans to be aware of the potential for scams and counterfeit tickets.

Koster warned that scammers may make multiple copies of the same printed-out ticket or design tickets that look real to sell to unsuspecting fans. Scammers may also promise tickets through websites such as Craigslist, and then fail to provide them after receiving payment.

“Tickets to the World Series games are in high demand, which creates an environment for scammers and counterfeiters to take advantage of consumers in the secondary market,” said Koster. “We want Royals fans planning to watch a game in person to get what they’ve paid for.”

Koster recommends that fans:

· Stick with trusted secondary market vendors, such as StubHub and Ticketmaster. These sites offer buyer guarantees that protect you against unscrupulous sellers. Be wary of purchasing tickets from someone you don’t know on Craigslist, eBay, or other similar marketplace or auction sites.

· Shop securely. If you plan to buy online, verify that the website is a trusted site before giving your credit card information. Check to see that the URL begins with https:// and a lock to indicate that it’s a secured site. Only buy from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction. Always use a credit card so you have some recourse; do not use cash, debit card, prepaid money card or wire transfer.

· Be especially wary of paying cash to a stranger for tickets. If you’ve been sold counterfeit tickets you’ll have a very hard time finding the scammer again and won’t get your money back.

· Check guarantee policies on online sales. Stick with vendors that guarantee refunds if you receive invalid tickets or don’t get them at all.

· Stay away from sellers who ask you to wire money or make your purchase using a pre-paid card. These are signs of a scam.

· Inspect your tickets to look for signs that they are copies or fakes.

Royals fans can search the National Association of Ticket Brokers website for secondary market vendors that offer authenticity guarantees on the tickets they sell. Koster said Missourians can also call his Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222 if they suspect a scam.

From excess to success, pig poop project moves to phase two (video)

Posted on October 26, 2015

A covered manure lagoon in NW Missouri. (Roeslein)

A St Louis company hopes to convert the nearly intolerable odor of pork farming into the sweet smell of success.

Roeslein Alternative Energy and Smithfield hope to change manure into methane into money.

The companies’ $120 million initiative in Albany, Missouri enters phase two this week.

Impermeable synthetic covers are now installed on nearly half of the 88 existing manure lagoons at nine Smithfield farms in Northern Missouri, capturing methane from one of the largest concentrations of finishing hogs in the Midwest. The covers turn the lagoons into anaerobic digesters that produce a lot of biogas. Up until now, that biogas has been flared.

Phase II of the project will see equipment installed to remove impurities from the biogas to create pipeline-quality natural gas. A new interconnection being installed at the farm will take that gas to the national pipeline grid. Duke Energy in North Carolina has agreed to purchase a portion of the RNG to help meet clean energy requirements for power generation.

When the project is complete several hundred million cubic feet of RNG will be available for similar transmission each year.

Officials with the companies launch the new phase of the project on Wednesday under tight security at farm near Albany.

Holt County gets “good” audit rating

Posted on October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit of the government of Holt County.

The audit received a performance rating of “good,” but identified some areas of concern.

Auditors recommended improvements to accounting procedures in the sheriff’s office.

The audit report was critical of the procedures related to operation of a commissary where inmates purchase snacks and personal items. The sheriff also handles money received for concealed carry weapon permits, bonds posted for bail, and other various items.

The report also identified threats to the security of information in some county offices related to password and computer controls. Employees in multiple county offices, including offices of the county collector, prosecuting attorney, recorder of deeds and county assessor, are not required to periodically change their passwords, putting accounts at risk for unauthorized access.

The Citizens Summary and the Complete Audit Report is available here.

Obituaries for Oct. 23-25

Posted on October 26, 2015

LuVella Burnett
1921-2015

LuVella Burnett, 94, passed away, July 18, 2015 in Iowa.
She was born September 18, 1921.
Private Farewell Graveside Services & Inurnment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Breanna Marie Colbert
1992-2015

Breanna Marie Colbert, 23, Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, October 16, 2015.
She was born September 9, 1992 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Breanna was preceded in death by her grandfather, Zachary Paden.
Survivors include mother, Ptolemy Colbert, Atlanta, Georgia; father, Savage Paden, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Hayvonne Erianna Marie Coggins; paternal grandparents, Janice and Bradley Edmondson, St. Joseph, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Howard and Joyce Colbert, St. Joseph, Missouri; siblings, Katie Smith, Caimon Stillman, Nicholas Churchill, Isabella Paden, McKenly Colbert, Kortlyn Colbert and Niko Colbert; great-great-aunt, Mary Timms, Minneapolis, Minnesota; great-grandfather, Phillip Lyma; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. 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 the funeral home to defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy E. Halbert
1922-2015

Dorothy E. Halbert, 93, Country Club Village, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her home, with loving family and friends at her side.
She was born September 15, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri.
She graduated from Paseo High School in 1938 and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. She had been the head of Secretarial Pool for Sears Roebuck and Head of Purchasing for TWA. In 1953, she and her husband Kenneth established Halbert Jewellers in Savannah, Missouri, expanding in 1972 to the St. Joseph area.
Dorothy was of the Methodist Faith and a previous member of Business and Professional Women’s Association. Dorothy and Kenneth were founding members of the Heartland Art Association, where Dorothy was treasurer for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Elizabeth (Kolb) Smith; husband, Kenneth; one sister; two brothers; step-mother, Lillian (Kolb) Smith; and a nephew.
Survivors include daughter, Karen Halbert Read (Steve), Country Club Village, Missouri; two grandchildren, Tara Jayne Read, St. Joseph, Missouri and Dr. Scott C. Read, DVM, (Traci Jo), Platte City, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Scott Read, Thayer Leo Read and Paisley Rowan Read, all of Platte City, Missouri; and two nephews.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Second Harvest. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Richard Allen Keith
1963-2015

Richard Allen Keith 51, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday October 23, 2015 at a Lincoln Nebraska Hospital. He was born December 18, 1963 in Horton, Kansas. He graduated from DeKalb High School clas of 1982 where he played football, and was in the high school band. He was a cook in several area restaurants and played the drums for a couple of local bands “Cover Boys”, and “Sick be Twisted”, He enjoyed playing the drums, and spending time outdoors fishing and cooking, and spending time with his family. Richard was preceded in death by his step-son, TJ Cox. He is survived by mother, Gloria Keith of the home, father, Joe (Murelene) Keith of King City, MO, daughter, Danielle Keith (Bill Deatherage), son, Aaron (Andrea) Keith, five step children: Doug (Stephanie) Beaver, Jennifer Beaver, Travis Beaver, Tyson Cox, and Jamie Cox. seven grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, three brothers: Robert, Randy, and Russell Keith, half brother Joe Keith, all of St. Joseph, a sister Mary (Allen) Cobb of Gower, MO, two step-sisters, Cindy Parker and Kim Kay, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life will be from 5-7 PM Wednesday, with a an opportunity to share memories at 7:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Richard Keith Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Rudy John Mejia, Jr.
1950-2015

Rudy John Mejia, Jr., 65, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri left this world as we know it Thursday, October 22, 2015 surrounded by his children.
He was born March 30, 1950 to Rudy J., Sr. and Henrietta Mejia in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He graduated from the only high school in town, Lafayette, in 1968 where he was a four-sport letterman in football, basketball, track, and baseball. He was also president of his Jr. and Sr. class. After high school, he attended St. Joseph Jr. College and Missouri Western State College.
Rudy grew up in the North End and was a member at Marvin McMurry Methodist Church.
His early employment was at Sears where he was an automotive manager. He later moved to Oklahoma where he became a fixture with several major car dealerships in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas as a finance manager.
During the last fifteen years he spent time between Oklahoma City and St. Joseph, where he was employed at Anderson Ford and as a supervisor for St. Joe Frontier Casino. Being in St. Joseph allowed him to renew old acquaintances with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gerald Matthew Mejia; and sister-in-law, Gwynnie Mejia.
Survivors include daughter, Erica Pradler (Martin), Los Angeles, CA; sons, Rudy Mejia III (Julie Watt), and Colton Mejia, Oklahoma City, OK; brothers, David Mejia, (Marti Nurski), St. Joseph, MO, Stanley Mejia (Barb), Broken Arrow, OK, and Mark Mejia (Patti), Kansas City, MO; sister Luanne Myers (David), St. Joseph, MO; seven grandchildren that he cherished; and several nieces and nephews that always had a good laugh with “Uncle Rudy”; and the mother’s of his children, Lynn Foster and Margie Mejia. BRING YOUR BEST RUDY STORY!
Farewell Services 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 30, 2015, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Larry J. Newlon
1946-2015

Larry J. Newlon, 69, Maryville, Missouri passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 under hospice care in Maryville, Missouri.
He was born October 6, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri.
He served in the United States Army. During his life we worked for CFI trucking and D&B Agro Systems. Larry was a devoted grandfather and avid Chiefs fan. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and golf.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Helen (Ray) Newlon; two sisters, Roberta Aley and Dorothy Henggler; and two nephews, Bradie Lee Clements and Malaki Mildward.
Survivors include daughter, Camela Waters (Brian), Red Wing, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Sydney and Travis Waters; siblings, Maurice Newlon (Vicki), Iris Ditamore and Bob Newlon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will have a Celebration of Life, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the American Legion in Maryville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SSM Hospice.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dorothy E. Halbert
1922-2015

Jill Ellen Burchett
1962-2015

Jill Ellen Burchett 52, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care hospital in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born December 25, 1962 in Dekalb, MO, daughter of Orvena and Harry Steele. She graduated from DeKalb High School and married Robert “Bob” Burchett on September 4, 1983. She worked at Dairy Queen and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flowers, sewing blankets for new babies & families, she was very friendly with a smile always on her face, and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Jill was a member of DeKalb Christian Church. Preceding her in death is her father, Harry Steele. Survivors include, mother, Orvena Steele of Dekalb, MO, husband, Bob Burchett, of the home, two sons, Brody (Lauren) Burchett of Saint Joseph, MO, son, Dalton Burchett of the home, grandson, Asher Burchett, three brothers, Joel (Cindy) Steele od DeKalb, John (Michelle) Steele of Rushville, MO, and Jeff (Shannon) Steele of Lee’s Summit, MO, a sister, Joanie (Carroll) Lance of Rushville, MO.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday at the Rupp Chapel, with Rev. James Barnett 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 Westlawn Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Jill Burchett Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Maurice Lee Johnson
1936-2015

Maurice Lee Johnson, 78, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born December 1, 1936 in Watson, MO, son of Bonnie (Hays) and Virgil Johnson. He attended schools in Watson, Rockport, Tarkio, Maryville, and St. Joseph graduating from Central High School in 1954, then attended Northwest Missouri State University for 3 years. He served in the Air National Guard, while managing his business of Johnson Seed Service. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and boating, and he was a member of St. Joseph Yacht Club. He was very active Mason, and he was a member of the King Hill Chapter #55 Eastern Star, Charity Zeredatha Lodge #189, Scottish Rite Valley of St. Joseph, York Rite, 43 year Member of the Moila Shrine Temple, Past President & Treasurer of the Moila Wrecking Crew, Past Treasurer of the Moila Misfits, member of the Moila Legion of Honor, Moila Country Club, and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was also a member of the Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marlene J. Wilson and Sue Fenley, and his faithful companion dog, Bart. Survivors include, wife, Karen Johnson of home, son, David Johnson of St Joseph, MO, daughter, Shawnee (Bill) Walton of St Joseph, MO, sister, Jerre (Michael) Robertson of Platte City, MO, grandchildren; Chris Johnson, Lecee (Clay) Bricker, David (Kara) Johnson, and Senturie Heath, great-grandsons, Dawson and Kolton, two aunts, Betty Johnson of Fairfax, MO, and Eva Johnson of Mound City, MO, as well as numerous nieces, nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

New signage and new flashing yellow arrows on Frederick

Posted on October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

They’ve changed the advisory sign on Frederick, and they’ve changed some of the stoplights too. Those flashing arrows are planned at four stoplights along Frederick, and were due by November 1, but Monday morning, at least one of them was active.

The new signals include the flashing yellow arrow for left turns, which indicate you should wait for traffic to clear and then proceed with caution.

They indicate the same traffic status a solid green globe would in a left turn lane. Experts say the flashing yellow arrows are safer because they’re better at getting your attention.

Royals AL Championship gear available

Posted on October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

Celebrate the Kansas City Royals winning the 2015 American League Championship! Aramark, the team’s official retail partner, is now selling 2015 AL Champions gear in the Majestic Team Store at Kauffman Stadium.

The store was open late for fans in attendance at Friday night’s game, offering official 2015 AL Champions apparel, headwear and novelty items for the whole family.

Fans can celebrate the championship by purchasing the official “Locker Room” t-shirt and hat the players received after the game at the Majestic Team Store located behind the Kia Diamond Club.

There will also be plenty of other items for fans to choose from, including exclusive Under Armour items that will only be available for purchase at Kauffman Stadium.

Find out more about just what gear is available at mlb.com.

Weekend fires keep St Joe Fire Department busy

Posted on October 26, 2015

A family using a electric generator in a home with no utilities must now find a new place to live. That generator caught fire shortly after noon on Sunday, sparking the house at 800 North Fifth Street. The house sustained about $20,000 damage.

It was the third damaging fire of the weekend for the St Joseph Fire Department. On Saturday, a half-dozen people were displaced when fire damaged their home at 614 South 11th. No one was home at the time.

Shortly after that, another house fire was reported, at 2222 Seneca Street. Six people safely evacuated.

The cause of Saturday’s fires have not been determined. American Red Cross was called in to assist residents.

U.S. Route 36 to close briefly Thursday in St. Joseph

Posted on October 25, 2015October 23, 2015

ST. JOSEPH, Mo – U.S. Route 36 will close briefly on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 for utility work.

Kansas City Power and Light, in conjunction with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, will close U.S. Route 36 between Interstate 29 and Route AC in order to move a power line from one utility pole to a new one.

This rolling closure will occur sometime between 9 and 11 a.m.

Motorists will not need to seek an alternate route, but should expect delays. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

More checkpoints planned in Platte County

Posted on October 25, 2015October 23, 2015

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office said it could once again be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout another month.

The office announced it could conduct the checkpoints throughout the month of November. The office has held checkpoints nearly every months since April.

Sheriff Mark Owen said motorists who encounter a DWI Checkpoint will experience only a brief delay.

“We appreciate the cooperation from the public as we conduct DWI Checkpoints and take drunk drivers off our roads,” said Sheriff Owen.

If a driver is suspected of being intoxicated, he/she will be asked to complete the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. Any driver found to be impaired will be arrested and transported to the Platte County Detention Center.

Apple wraps up Bus Safety week with tips and search for drivers

Posted on October 24, 2015October 23, 2015

The St. Joseph School District bus provider is urging safety in the wake of bus safety week and searching for more drivers.

Bus Safety Week took place Oct. 19 – 23. However, Apple Bus Company Northwest Regional Manager Kim Green said safety is always a top priority.

“Sometimes it is small choices, like getting to your bus stop on time, that can help us keep students safe,” Green said.

She offers these tips:

Always be at the stop five minutes before the scheduled pick up time. This may not seem like a safety tip, but a late student running after a bus can be a real safety concern, as the driver can’t see them.

Do not rough house and play around at the bus stop, as someone could fall or trip in front of a bus.

Stay back off the road, and don’t approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop. If crossing in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver and wait for the driver to give the okay to cross.

Always cross in front of the bus – never behind the bus, which is a blind spot. Walk 10 feet (10 giant steps) in front of the bus.

There must always be a responsible adult present for a kindergartner or a first grader.

Apple Bus is currently looking for drivers. Green said Parents are especially encouraged to apply.

“Bus driving has parent-friendly hours and children below school age can ride along,” Green said.

To apply contact Apple Bus at (816) 273-0041.