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Health Department workshop offers help to families affected by chronic health conditions

Posted on May 4, 2015

The St Joseph Health Department is holding a free workshop designed to give those living with chronic health conditions, and their families, the tools and strategies to live life to the fullest while managing their disease.

The six-week program begins Monday, May 4 and continues each Monday through June 15. There will be no class on Memorial Day, May 25. The classes are from
2pm to 4pm at the City of St Joseph Health Department, 904 South 10th Street.

The classes are free. Each participant will receive a free book, “Living A Healthy LIfe With Chronic Conditions” and the relaxation CD “Relaxation For Mind
And Body.”

Organizers say the process in which the program is taught is what makes it effective. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success
build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

To register call Health Educator Mitzi Teliczan at (816)271-4659.

The workshop will cover a number of subjects:
1) technicues to deal with challenges such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation;
2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance;
3) appropriate use of medications;
4) communcating effectively with family, friends and health professionals;
5) nutrition;
6) decision making;
7) how to evaluate new treatment options.

Parking lot mishap sends Hamilton man to hospital

Posted on May 4, 2015May 4, 2015

A mishap in a convenience store parking lot in Polo sends a Hamilton, Missouri man to the hospital.

According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says Edward Black, 45, was kneeling next to a vehicle in the parking lot when another motorist backed her SUV over his leg.

The other driver, Donna Tweedie, 77, of Norborn, was not injured in the crash.

Mr Black was transported to Liberty Hospital with what were described as moderate injuries.

Teen suffers serious injuries after jumping in front of ATV

Posted on May 4, 2015

A 15-year-old Pattonsburg boy was seriously injured last night when he jumped into the path of a moving ATV driven by another teenager.

The accident happened shortly after five pm on Oak Street in Pattonsburg.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Elijah Wolfe was walking along Oak Street when he jumped into the path of a Honda 250 Big Red. Wolfe was taken by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

The driver of the ATV, 15-year-old Dalton Hobson of Pattonsburg, was not injured.

Four children killed in Trenton house fire

Posted on May 4, 2015May 4, 2015

An investigation continues into the cause of a house fire early Saturday morning that claimed the lives of four children, three siblings and their cousin, all under the age of seven.

Meanwhile, a “Go Fund Me” campaign started by the children’s grandmother had collected more than $3,500 from 66 people.

The Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office was called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

Five other people inside the house, including two year old, were able to escape safely. The fire was reported in the 1300 block of Norton Street at about midnight Saturday morning. Fire crews said flames were visible from the second story when they arrived

Obituaries April 29

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015

Jody Marie Shaw
1982-2015

Jody Marie Shaw, 33, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born February 4, 1982 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She worked at SST for many years and later ran her own house cleaning service. Jody is now free from the torment that she endured during her life and is now free to rest peacefully.
Jody was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harvey Carter (Sybil); and paternal grandparents, Harvey Shaw Jr., (Jaunita).
Survivors include parents, Gary Shaw (Joan) and Phyllis Browns; sister, Jamie Croft (Cliff); children, Breonna Dysart and Addison Sollars; and paternal grandmother, Wilma Heller.
Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marilyn L. Weir
1945-2015

Marilyn L. Weir, 69, Maryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born October 20, 1945 in Maryville, Missouri.
Marilyn received certification as an EMT and a respiratory technician and worked at St. Francis Hospital and Nodaway County Ambulance in Maryville, Missouri. She retired from Kawasaki Motors after ten years.
She attended Laura Street Baptist Church and Bible study at the Autumn House and loved fishing with her grandkids.
Ms. Weir was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Juanita (Sweeten) Weir; son, Randy Bever; and sister, Sandra Jane Weir. Survivors include children, Rick Bever (Julie), Grant City, Missouri, Rhonda Vinzant (Mike), Maryville, Missouri, Shelly Steinman (Jim), Grant City, Missouri, Ryan Bever (Brooke), Savannah, Missouri, Shane Whited (Jeni), Burlington, Washington and Traci Williamson (Matt), Maryville, Missouri; grandchildren, Justin, Aaron (Zara), Taylor, Desi, Sarah, Hannah, Brandon, Heather, Shane (Ashley), Lacie, Brandon (Josie), Tiffany (Bryan), Ashley, Drew (Katie), Hilary (Kody), Shelby, Derrik, Trysten, Braeden, Gage, Cole, Kayla, Amanda, Alyssa, Kiernan, Kameron, Bailey and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Ja?Mar, Leila, Chance, Kayden, Bentley, Gage, Cadence, Kayden, Zoey, Cami, Macie, Jersey, Tate, Korbyn, Ava, Bridgett, Harper and Ashton; sister, Cheryl Auten; niece, Jaime Auten; great-niece, Aubrey; cousins, Curtis and Karen Lambert; and cat, Abby.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 12 Noon to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Laura Street Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Randy Bever Memorial Nursing Scholarship at Missouri Western State University. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Betty L Poling
1939-2015
Betty Lou Poling, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at a local hospital.
Betty was born March 21, 1939 to Frederick and Margaret (King) Kuehner in St. Joseph where she resided her entire life. She attended Lafayette High School and was an active member of Savannah Avenue Baptist Church. On October 8, 1955, she married the father of her children, Dallas Poling, and he preceded her in death in 1979. Betty worked many years as a seamstress, retiring from Lakeland Industries. Following retirement, she spent time volunteering. Betty was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved reading, working puzzle books and sewing. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.
Preceding her in death are her parents; brothers, Bill Kuehner, Fred Kuehner, and Jim Kuehner and his wife Judy.
Survivors include her children, David (Ardis) Poling, of Vibbard, Mo, Roger (Joyce) Poling, of St. Joseph, Peggy (George) McPherson, of Raymore, Mo, Kim (Randy) Miller, of St. Joseph, Brian (Tonya) Poling, of St. Joseph and Dallas (Tracie) Poling, of King City, Mo; sister-in-laws, Retta Kuehner of Oklahoma and Betty Kuehner of St. Joseph; twenty-one grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Savannah Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis DePugh officiating. Inurnment to take place at a later date in Ashland Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.clarksampson.com

Helen M. Leard
04/18/1924 – 04/29/2015

Helen M. Leard, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
Helen was born April 18, 1924 in Skidmore, Missouri to Russell and Hazel (Shipley) Stevens.
Helen married Ernie Leard in 1951. He preceded her in death April 13, 2000.
Helen was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Clarence Haggerty and sister, Annona Shanks.
Surviving family includes nieces, Pamela Meeks and Barbara Munsell.
The family expresses a special thank you to LaVerna Village of Savannah for their loving care.
Mrs. Leard has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or memorial contributions, please perform a random act of kindness for others.

Judith A. Evans
1948 – 2015

Judith A. Evans, 67, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Diversicare in St. Joseph, MO. She was born on April 10, 1948 in St. Joseph, MO to John & Leveta (Propes) Penington.

Judith was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judith was a dispatcher for Andrew County Sheriff’s Department for 18 years. She enjoyed ceramics and painting in her spare time. She was a member of Rosendale Christian Church.

Survivors include her mother, Leveta Penington of King City, MO; one son; James Evans of Savannah; two daughters, Jane Evans of Savannah and Judy “Little Jude” Cameron of Independence, MO, three sisters, Tina Bonwell of Cosby, Mo, Jan Chambers of Rea, MO, and Terri Strother of Madison, WI; four grandchildren, Wyatt Evans, Dalton Briner, Makaya Evans, and Jaydra Evans. She is preceded in death by her father and one brother John Penington.

Memorial Celebration of Life will be held 1 PM Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Rosendale Christian Church. Breit – Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO. is in charge of local arrangements.

Crash near Smithville kills Platte City man

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015

SMITHVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 37-year-old Missouri man is dead after the concrete-mixing truck he was driving plummeted off a bridge near Smithville.

Mark A. Yantis of Platte City was driving east on Missouri Route W around 10:30 a.m. Thursday when he lost control of the vehicle and ran off the side of the road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the truck crashed through a guardrail and overturned, rolling down an embankment.

Yantis was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected.

Cameron woman seriously injured in single-vehicle crash

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015

A single-vehicle crash south of Altamont, Missouri left a Cameron woman with serious injuries.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 30-year-old Alicia Baker lost control of her Subaru along Route J at Titan Road at about 2:45 pm Thursday. The vehicle left the roadway, hit a ditch and overturned several times, ejecting Baker through the driver’s side window.

She was flown by helicopter ambulance to Mosaic Life Care in St Joseph.

Missing woman found

Posted on May 1, 2015

The Doniphan County Sheriffs Office confirms that a missing woman has been found safe and sound.

Authorities from Denton, Bendena and Severance were dispatched to the town of Doniphan, Kan. to help look for the woman in her 60s who had been reported missing. They searched a wooded area where the woman apparently got lost.

Officials say she made it to a residence where she was able to call relatives.

Trucker faces federal charges after 100 pound meth bust

Posted on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

A truck driver arrested during a routine traffic stop has been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

US Attorney Barry Grissom says an investigator’s affidavit filed in the case alleges Domingo Uriarte, 41, had approximately 100 pounds of methamphetamine in his truck when the Kansas Highway Patrol stopped him April 28 in Kansas City, Kan., for a traffic violation.

A state trooper stopped Uriarte’s Ford F650 box truck near 10th and Kansas Avenue. In a large wooden crate containing a metal lathe, investigators found 15 tightly-wrapped bundles containing approximately 100 pounds of methamphetamine. While the truck was being inspected, Uriarte attempted to flee but was quickly recaptured.

If convicted, he faces a penalty of not less than 10 years and a fine up to $10 million. The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas City, Kan. Police Department investigated. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Trent Krug is prosecuting.

Lots to do in St Joe this weekend, including the annual rite of spring, the Apple Blossom Parade and Festival

Posted on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

There is a lot going on in St Joe this weekend. The main event is the city’s annual rite of spring, the Apple Blossom Parade.

The Apple Blossom Festival includes a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned barbecue contest, live music and other activities. The parade starts Saturday at 9:30am at Frederick and Noyes and heads downtown from there.

Discover Downtown will feature a lot of local artists and vendors all over downtown St Joseph. There will live music and an international ethnic food festival at the Coleman Hawkins Park.

A lot of businesses will also offer live music, kids activities and buskers, all free of charge. Pop-up businesses will occupy vacant storefronts along Felix Street.

The YWCA’s annual Gardener’s Festival is tomorrow in downtown St Joe. You can get early admission this afternoon by purchasing a gift certificate of $25 or more to use at the festival. The YWCA, at 304 North Eighth St, will be filled with annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and more.

Experienced gardeners will be on hand to offer advice and tell you about the newest varieties. It’s also an opportunity to buy flowers for mom just one week before Mother’s Day. Flower sales start at 8am Saturday and continue until the plants are gone (usually late afternoon). Get early admission Friday afternoon/evening before the festival opens to the public by purchasing a gift certificate of $25 or more to use at the festival.

In White Cloud, Kansas, the annual flea market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, featuring antiquers and food vendors. This event has been named one of the 10 Best Flea Markets in the country by McCalls Magazine.