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Northwest prepares for students to move-in

Posted on August 25, 2015

File Photo Students on campus - Photo courtesy Darren Whitley/Northwest Missouri State University — File Photo
Students on campus – Photo courtesy Darren Whitley/Northwest Missouri State University

MARYVILLE, Mo. –More than 1,400 freshman and nearly 300 transfer students will make their way onto the Northwest Missouri State University Campus this week.

As the official start of its 2015-2016 academic year nears, Northwest will welcome freshmen and transfer students to its campus Thursday, Aug. 27.

The day also marks the kickoff of Advantage, an annual orientation program designed to help first-year students get acquainted with other Northwest students, learn about the campus and enjoy some entertainment before fall classes begin, Monday, Aug. 31.

Northwest projects a total headcount of more than 6,600 students this fall. All enrollment numbers are preliminary until the University’s official censu

s occurs Monday, Sept. 28.

The Advantage schedule includes times for new students to pick up their Northwest laptops, textbooks and Bearcat Cards as well as attend University Seminar classes, library tours and presentations geared toward helping them understand what they can expect during their first year at Northwest.

The weekend culminates Sunday, Aug. 30, when the first-year students gather at 2:45 p.m. in Bearcat Arena for the annual Convocation, which is followed by the March to the Tower and a tree dedication. At 8:30 p.m. the University hosts its annual back-to-school fireworks display at College Park.

Obituaries for Aug. 24

Posted on August 25, 2015

Killian Glen Clay
1994-2015

Killian Glen Clay, 21, of St. Joseph, passed away unexpectedly, August 23, 2015.

He graduated from Central High School in 2012. Killian worked for Tyler Clark Concrete Construction. He loved dirt bikes, four-wheelers, diesel trucks, friends and family. He loved to help others in need. He gave them rides, bought them food, often bringing them home with him to stay until they got back on their feet. Killian will be sadly missed and loved dearly by many forever more.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents the late Glen and Wilma Miller of Helena, Missouri and the late Michael Clay of Tiffany Springs.

Surviving family includes, parents, Michael and Maurine (Miller) Clay, brothers, Karson Clay and Brett Gay; his girlfriend, Dominique McCabe, Aunt and Uncle, Helen and Quent Lewis and great- aunt, Alta Griffoul.

Services 10:00 AM Thursday at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation will begin after 1:00 PM Wednesday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday Evening. Killian will arrive at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

In remembrance of Killian, his family asks to bring photographic prints or personal memories to be shared with his family.

Myrl Lloyd Sartain
1920-2015

Myrl Lloyd Sartain was born October 26, 1920 in Howard County, MO and passed away August 22, 2015 at Diversicare in St. Joseph.
After serving in the navy during WWII, he went to Kansas City where he worked as a barber. Moving to St. Joseph in 1985, he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Clara Patterson Sartain, by a great grandson, Bobby Horton, his parents, Clarence and Annie Sartain, and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Horton, and husband Bob of St. Joseph, three sons: Don Sartain of St. Joseph, Aaron Sartain of Maysville, Phillip Sartain and wife Maralee of Pensacola, FL, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral home, the family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, the interment will be at the Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Curtis E. Monson
1937-2015

Curtis E. Monson, 78, Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born March 7, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings.
Survivors include four children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
Mr. Monson was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Shirley Mae Duffy
1936-2015

Shirley Mae Duffy 78, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 at a Saint Joseph. She was born October 1, 1936 in Graham, Missouri daughter of Beulah & Jack Chappell. She married Donald Duffy on February 2, 1957, at St. James Catholic Church, and they shared 58 years together. She attended Benton High School and was a Homemaker. She loved to travel, and hiking at Yellow Stone national park, she also loved taking care of her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and her dog Prince. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Gail Martin. She is survived by husband, Donald Duffy of the home, two daughters, Susan (Charles) Przybylski and Sheryl (John) Bremer all of St. Joseph, MO, three granddaughters, Brittany Bremer, Carlie Przybylski, and Jennifer Blake, a brother, Marion (Doris) Chappell of St. Joseph, MO, and a sister, Sylvia (Harold) Simmons. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Sparta Cemetery, following the memorial service. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Journey Baptist Food Pantry. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Margaret Ann Morlock
1957-2015

Margaret Ann Morlock, 58, Liberty, Missouri, daughter and sister, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
Peggy was born August 8, 1957, in Wharton, Texas. She lived with her family in Texas until October 1984, when she moved to Immacolata Manor, a residential community for persons with developmental disabilities in Missouri.
Peggy was a great teacher. When we found ourselves hurrying through our lives, she taught us to slow down. When we worried over little things in life, she helped us realize that there are really more important things to focus on. She was the light in our darkness, always smiling and loving without an agenda. She taught us to champion the little guy, the ones who are different, the people who need a little more time and effort to move forward in life.
She gave us direction and clarity in our lives. She taught us to be humble and accepting of our accomplishments and our failures. She taught us empathy and compassion. Peggy always had love and acceptance for everyone. She never judged another human being on their appearance, their position in life, their material wealth, or their status in the community. Everyone was a friend.
She could sense our feelings and always wanted to see a smile. She pulled us out of our daily issues with a loving touch and helped us focus on what really matters.
Peggy loved music. She loved to sing and dance. She loved soft hair and Mr. Toe. She loved to shop at Wal-Mart and eat at McDonald’s.
She loved picnics and parties, beautiful days and Elvis songs. Trips to St. Joe made Peggy especially happy. She loved staying in a hotel, going out to the farm, visiting special aunts, uncles and cousins, and eating dessert.
Peggy especially loved her family at Immacolata Manor. Peggy’s family would like to acknowledge the 30 years of loving care that she received. Her life in this community was fulfilling and joyful.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Gail Buzzella (Michael) of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Linda Langlois (Ray) of Cedar Park, TX; her brothers, Michael Morlock (Nancy) of Evergreen, CO, Bruce Morlock (Vicki) of Bellville, TX, and John Morlock (Adamina) of Fort Davis, TX, and eleven nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Morlock, brother Brian Morlock and nephew Tom Webb.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Immacolata Manor, 2135 Manor Way, Liberty, MO 64068 or NorthCare Hospice, ATTN: Development Office, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, STE 2, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Horigan Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

I can’t believe it’s not Trump!

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015

A Missouri woman claims she can see the face of “The Donald” in a tub of spreadable butter. Of course Donald Trump’s face has already been spread far and wide, and Jan Castellano says she’s tired of seeing his face everywhere.

Ms Castellano, 63, told the TV station KSDK-TV she was shocked when she discovered Trump staring back at her as she prepared breakfast.

“He’s everywhere and now he’s in my food products,” she said. Ms Castellano is from Wildwood, Missouri.

Armed robber gets 13 years for stickup/shooting

Posted on August 25, 2015

A Topeka man was sentenced Monday to 13 years in federal prison for robbing a Valero gas station and shooting the clerk.

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom says Corey Eugene Johnson, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on July 28, 2013, he robbed a Valero gas station at 1161 S.W. Gage in Topeka.

In his plea, Johnson admitted he was carrying a .40 caliber handgun when he entered the gas station and demanded money from the cash register.

Seeing a customer at the counter, Johnson ordered him to the floor and put his foot on the customer’s head. When a clerk refused to turn over money from the cash register, Johnson shot the clerk several times. Then Johnson ordered the customer to open the cash register. Johnson fled the store in a black Monte Carlo. Police found the wounded clerk, who was taken to the hospital and survived the shooting.

In June, co-defendant Shawn Michael Sneed, 22, Topeka, Kan., was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison.

Charges to be upgraded after Falls City shooting victim dies

Posted on August 25, 2015

A Falls City, Nebraska man now faces murder charges after a shooting victim died in the hospital.

Desiderio Hernandez was due in court Monday on one count of attempted murder. But prosecutors now say Joseph Debella Jr has died in the hospital.

A new complaint is expected charging the 34-year-old Hernandez with first-degree murder and two firearms charges.

Richardson County Judge Curtis Maschman has rescheduled a preliminary hearing in the case for September 16. Hernandez remains behind bars, unable to post $1.5 million bail.

He is charged with shooting Mr Debella during an argument August 5 at a home in Falls City. Two other men are charged with evidence tampering in the case. Mr Hernandez was arrested after a lengthy standoff at a house in Horton, Kansas.

Mr Hernandez told the judge he would apply for a public defender.

Big changes in municipal court

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson’s new municipal judge has ordered massive changes in the city’s much-criticized municipal court, a move he says seeks to restore confidence in the system and ease the burden on needy defendants.

Judge Donald McCullin announced the changes Monday, which include withdrawing many old arrest warrants and giving defendants new court dates and payment options.

The new plan allows for community service or fines to be commuted for the indigent.

McCullin was appointed in June. The previous municipal judge resigned in March after a U.S. Justice Department report said Ferguson’s municipal court system often targeted blacks, who make up two-thirds of Ferguson’s residents.

The Justice Department also investigated the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was black and unarmed, by a white Ferguson officer. Federal officials declined to prosecute him.

Former teacher charged with sex crimes

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former North Kansas City Schools teacher has been charged with sex crimes.

Samuel D. Waltemath, 31, is charged with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation in Clay County. Bond has been set at $250,000. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.

Court documents say Waltemath had sexual intercourse with a child less than 14 years old this spring on private property.

North Kansas City Schools spokeswoman Michelle Cronk says Waltemath hasn’t been employed by the district since May 1st. Cronk says Waltemath resigned from the district for reasons unrelated to the allegations.

Lower electric bills coming to KCP&L customers next month

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

The Missouri Public Service Commission last week approved a request that will decrease area KCP&L customer’s bills starting in September.

The PSC approved a change the fuel adjustment charge (FAC) on the monthly bills of its electric customers.

The change reflects fuel and purchased power costs during the six month period December 2014 through May 2015

The change in the FAC will take effect on September 1, 2015. It will mean a decrease of approximately $3.11 a month for the typical residential customer in the MPS service territory (Kansas City) and a decrease of approximately $2.69 a month for the typical residential customer in the L&P service territory (St. Joseph).

The fuel adjustment charge was authorized by the Commission for KCP&L-GMO in a regular rate case in 2007. The FAC tariff allows the company to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and purchased power costs to customers outside of a general rate case.

The FAC allows the company to recover most – up to 95 percent – of its costs, but not all, to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company. Any charges resulting from the fuel adjustment clause must appear in a separate category on customers’ bills.

Chillicothe resident falls victim to loan scam

Posted on August 24, 2015

The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a loan scam after a local resident fell victim over the weekend.

Officers responded Sunday and began investigating an online computer scam.

Police said the victim applied for a loan from a website and was requested to send a money gram for a sum of money before the loan application could be completed. The department said the resident sent the money gram and later learned that the company was non-existent and the money was gone.

Police tracked the web address to a vacant building in California and the money gram to an address in Canada.

Assistant Chief Rick Sampel said they have not dealt with a scam like this in the past. He said nowadays it’s important for people to stay on their toes with so many different types of scams out there.

“Check the background of the company they’re thinking about applying for a loan with,” Sampel said. “Check the address of the company through the Better Business Bureau or the Chamber of Commerce.”

The case is still under investigation.

(Update) Decades-old mill will burn out before fire investigation starts

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

A view of the fire, still burning, from downtown St Joseph.

A cloud of smoke continued to drift over a large area of St Joseph from the fire at the decades-old Schreiber grain mill facility near Eighth and Mitchell Monday morning. The investigation into the cause of the blaze has not yet begun, because the fire is still burning.

Fire crews responded to one call on the north end of the city at about 7am, after a resident smelled smoke inside her home. There was also a lot of smoke outside her home, all of it coming from the fire on Eighth Street, nearly five miles away. Smoke from the fire was visible in the neighborhoods around I-29 and Frederick, which is about four miles away.

There were no injuries reported. Fire crews were dispatched to the area at around 1am. They quickly made the decision to let the fire burn itself out.

“There really isn’t anything to put out,” said Mike Neylon, the St Joseph Fire Department’s Chief Training Officer. “Plus, it’s fallen in on itself, and it would require a lot of man work, to expose it, to pull all the old stuff off, to get to the center of the fire.”

“There’s nothing of value being lost other than some 75-year-old lumber.”

Fire crews at the scene worried about the possibility of hazardous materials within the burning structure.

“There was a possibility,” Chief Neylon said. “I’ve never heard it confirmed or denied, or a name put on any hazardous material. There’s much more concern about the surrounding structures than the structure itself, which was a pile of lumber.”

Aerial water canon and large hose used to protect adjacent structures — Crews deployed water canon and large hose to protect adjacent structures

So an aerial truck and a heavy fire hose were deployed to pour water on the neighboring buildings.

Just over a year ago, the owners made their first effort to tear down the building, but some of the refuse from the demolition wound up in the middle of Eighth Street. It was later determined that the owner had not put up the proper fencing, so that project was put on hold.

Fire inspectors will wait until the fire is out before attempting to determine the cause. Meanwhile, an engine company remained at the scene by 10 a.m. Monday to make sure the fire didn’t spread.