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Home is where the art is; exhibition to benefit Winter Shelter

Posted on November 5, 2016November 5, 2016

MWSU Sculpture I students created this inflatable.

More than a dozen local artists contributed to the exhibition inside

Artist Karen Fleak Hauser occupies the installation

An unusual art installation and exhibition opens this weekend to benefit a local homeless shelter.

The artists built a mini-homeless shelter and invite you to occupy it, right on the sidewalk outside the gallery.

The organizer, St. Joseph artist Karen Fleak Hauser, and gallery operator Json Myers tell us more than a dozen local artists contributed, with art for the gallery space, and elbow grease for the construction of the mini shelter.

“I have a group of volunteers to help build it, said Fleak Hauser, “and we may be doing some dumpster diving for some of the construction materials.

“During the month, we’re going to offer people the opportunity to sit inside the shelter to see what it feels like.”

Proceeds will go to support the Winter Shelter and area food pantries. Organizers invited musicians and other performers to occupy the installation. Saturday morning, Newwave Dave regaled onlookers with guitar and vocals.

The exhibition “Room” features works from a variety of local artists. The Sculpture I class at Missouri Western State University unveiled their group project, an inflatable sculpture. Also on display is the startling “Family History” series by Neva Kidwell, which Myers called some of the most honest and courageous work he’s ever seen.

Call for entries in the 4th annual St. Joseph Sculpture Walk

Posted on November 5, 2016November 7, 2016

The Allied Arts Council in conjunction with the City of St. Joseph invites regional, national, and international sculpture artists to enter a sculpture for the 4th annual St. Joseph Sculpture Walk. The Sculpture Walk is an exhibit of outdoor sculptures displayed for one year in downtown St. Joseph.

Selected sculptures will be placed in downtown St. Joseph where they will remain for the June 2017-May 2018 exhibition.

Sculptors receive a $500 honorarium if their piece is selected. The sculptures are also entered into a competition to compete for up to $13,000 in cash prize awards. Each sculpture is for sale to the public. Additionally, one sculpture is purchased to become a permanent part of St. Joseph’s public art collection.

Interested sculptors should visit the Council’s website for more information, and can apply here. The deadline for submission is February 3 with notification of acceptance on or before March 11.

The Sculpture Walk has seen constant growth throughout its first years and is expected to become even more popular from May 2017- June 2018. Patrons from various cities, states and countries have visited downtown St. Joseph to view the annual exhibits.

Public support is needed for a successful program. Anyone interested in supporting the program should contact the Allied Arts Council at 816-233-0231. An opening reception for artists, sponsors and the public 11will be held June 9, 2017.

Election offices open Saturday morning for absentee/early voting

Posted on November 5, 2016November 4, 2016

Many election offices around the area are holding special hours Saturday for people to cast a ballot.

In Missouri votes can be cast absentee if someone can’t make it out on Election Day. Absentee ballots can be cast until the close of business Monday. However, many area counties are holding special hours Saturday morning for absentee voters.

The Buchanan County Clerk’s Office located in the courthouse at 411 Jules St. in St. Joseph will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Andrew County Clerk’s Office located in the courthouse at 411 Court St. in Savannah will be open from 8 a.m. to noon.

In Holt County, the election office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon at 102 W. Nodaway St. in Oregon.

The Nodaway County Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Administration Center located at 403 N. Market in Maryville.

In Kansas, many counties are letting registered voters cast a ballot early. The Doniphan County Clerk’s Office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to noon in the courthouse located at 120 E. Chestnut St. in Troy.

Election Day is Tuesday.

Krug Park closed for holiday decorating

Posted on November 4, 2016

Holiday Park File Photo — Holiday Park
File Photo

Krug Park has been temporarily closed to traffic while City of St. Joseph crews decorate for the holidays.

The city sent out a news release Friday afternoon to announce that the park has been closed to vehicular traffic so Parks, Recreation, & Civic Facilities employees can decorate for the holiday lighting.

Julie Noel with the City of St. Joseph said the park will be closed to traffic at all times until Holiday Park is lit on Nov. 25.

“After that, the park will only be open to vehicular traffic at night for visitors to view the lighting and displays,” Noel said. “The park will not be open to full time vehicular traffic until about the second week of January, similar to the schedule from previous years.”

SJPD to hold checkpoint in November

Posted on November 4, 2016

Sometime during the month of November the St. Joseph Police department said it will be teaming up with the Northwest Missouri DWI Task Force to hold a sobriety checkpoint.

Police said the goal of the checkpoint is to take impaired drivers off the roads making them safer.

“If you find yourself in a checkpoint please pay extra attention to the posted signs and the officer working to make your community safer,” the department said in a news release. “The goal is to reduce drunk/impaired driving. We encourage the use of a designated driver or a taxi cab if you are going out. Please remember drive sober and always wear you seatbelt.”

Ellis guilty in Motel Six standoff case

Posted on November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

A jury late Thursday found Roderick Ellis guilty as charged for a kidnapping and assault that led to an 11-hour standoff at the Motel Six in St. Joseph.

The jury deliberated for about five yours before returning guilty verdicts on five counts. The most serious of the charges, 1st degree domestic assault and 1st degree assault of a law enforcement officer, each carries a maximum sentence of 10 to 30 years or life in prison.

The jury will not recommend a sentence. Circuit Judge Patrick Robb will sentence the defendant January 9 after ruling that Ellis is a prior felony offender.

As we reported earlier, Ellis was accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend Rebecca Urban on October 14, 2015. Urban testified during the trial that she had ended an affair with Ellis, but that he then began threatening her. Urban said Ellis ambushed her at work, forced her at gunpoint to drive to the motel, and then, when she cried for help, shooting her in the arm in front of motel staff.

Investigators said he then forced the woman into a room at the motel and barricaded the door. During the following 11 hours, shots were fired at law officers attempting to end the standoff.

The incident prompted evacuations and lockdowns, forcing the closure of I-29, Frederick Ave., and several businesses in the area.

The jury was selected from a pool in Clay County because widespread publicity of the case prompted a change of venue. They began deliberations shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, and returned the verdict at about 9:30.

The defense team called the case one of “love and betrayal.” Public Defender Susan Rinne told the panel Ellis never intended to hurt anyone. She said Ellis suspected urban of being unfaithful.

Ellis was convicted on charges of 1st degree domestic assault, 1st degree assault of a law enforcement officer, kidnapping, and two counts of armed criminal action.

Slightly cooler but still above normal temperatures in store

Posted on November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Despite losing three degrees off of the normal high over the next week, temperatures will remain well above normal through at least late next week. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Monday: A chance of showers after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

$70-million levee project underway

Posted on November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

Today, marked the start of the Levee Project. The project will be covered by the 1/4 Cent Sales Tax that was voted in by residents on Aug 4. pic.twitter.com/CwSMaAFWiy

— City of St. Joseph (@citystjoemo) November 3, 2016

The first phase of the Missouri River Levee System Project is now underway in St. Joseph.

City of St. Joseph and Buchanan County Officials as well as the Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Thursday afternoon on the $70-million project. The state supplied $5 million, and another $8 million comes from the city, county and levee districts. The quarter-cent sales tax approved in August will contribute about $11 million.

The first phase of the project will completely replace the gatewell and drainage pipe that serves interior drainage for Rosecrans Memorial Airport and nearby areas. This phase is expected to be completed by October 2017. As part of this first phase, the final design of all remaining phases will be completed to ensure consistency.

Officials said the levee repairs will help protect the airport and the 139th Airlift Wing, thousands of jobs, and $2 billion in public and private assets in the protected areas of the federal levees.

St. Joseph food safety inspections for October

Posted on November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

The City of St. Joseph Health Department has released its food safety inspections for the month of October.

BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA
224 N 4th St.

Observations
– When to Wash Hands* -Employee prepping and cooking food blew his nose and did not wash hands or change gloves before returning to work with food. The same employee washed gloved hands. -You must train your your employees of when they must wash hands, such as when the change task, use restroom, change gloves, handle money etc.. -Educate your employees when to wash hands and change gloves. After sneezing or blowing nose you must wash your hands. Never wash gloved hands.
– Packaged and Unpackaged Food – Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.* -Ready to eat cheese stored below raw meats in the reach in cooler -(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; -Different foods must be stored on the right racks in the coolers. Ready to eat food must be stored on the top rack
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty ice machine with slime mold -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize ice machine more than one time a week
-Food Storage -Food in the reach in cooler is not covered -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect againist possible contamination -All food in the cooler must be covered

MAREK CATERING
308 Illinois

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -Fruit flies seen in the kitchen. Establishment does not have a licensed pest control company in place -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately -Food establishment must have a licensed pest control company to control flies and prevent any other pest infestation. Cover all trash cans in the kitchen

FREDERICK INN INC
1627 Frederick Ave.
Observations
– Cooling.* -Beef roast is put in the walk in cooler before it cooled down properly -It is very important to cool foods as rapidly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. You must cool hot foods to 70F in first 2 hours then to 41F over the next 4 Hours. You can do this by ice bathing, ice paddles, using shallow containers, a blast chillers or freezer/cooling. Becareful not to overload a cooling unit. If after 2 hours you are not at 70F you must either rethermalized to 165F then recooled or discard and denatyre product. You only rethermalize ONCE!! -Beef and other Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food must be cooled down to 70 degrees within 2 hours. Use ice or freezer to cool food rapidly

PAPPY’S GRILL & PUB
2501 Messanie

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -Fruit flies by the bar by the floor drains -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately -Fruit flies carry fungus and bacteria and must be eliminated. Clean floor drains using industrial cleaner
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Missing floor tiles in the kitchen and damaged tiles in the bar -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Replace missing and damaged tiles before the next routine inspection

JC WYATT HOUSE LLC
1309 Felix

No observations

GROUND ROUND
123 S 6th St.

No observations

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
5105 N. Belt

COUNTRY SQUIRE RET RES LLC
1602 Buckingham

No observations

CASEYS GENERAL STORE #2471
2423 N. Woodbine

Observations
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.
– Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers -Personal belonging must not be stored in areas where food is held, prepped, cooked or displayed to help prevent possible contamination

EL MAGUEY
2201 N. Belt

Observations
– Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* -An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact.

NOYES HOME
801 N. Noyes

Observations
– Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food, Date Marking.* -Temperature Control for Safety ( TCS ) Food in the walk in cooler has been stored for over 7 days. -Must be dated with discard date and not just date made, can be kept for 7 days if held at 41F or 4 days if held at 45F -Ready to eat food must be discarded within 7 days. Sausage and macaroni voluntarily discarded

PIZZA HUT
915 Jonathan Lane

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

PIZZA HUT
2705 N. Belt

Observations
– Food Storage -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect againist possible contamination
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -1. Sides of high chairs need cleaning, some have build up on them.
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

TREX MART
3927 Frederick Ave.

Observations
– Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food, Date Marking.* -Must be dated with discard date and not just date made, can be kept for 7 days if held at 41F or 4 days if held at 45F

WALGREENS
2620 S Belt Hwy

WALGREENS
3645 Frederick Ave

No observations

WALGREENS
4022 N Belt Hwy

SPANKY & BUCKWHEATS SMOKE PIT
302 Illinois

No observations

DELISHE LLC
801 Francis

No observations

SUBWAY
4514 S 169 Hwy

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

SUBWAY
3114 N Belt Hwy

No observations

McDONALDS
4219 S 169 Hwy

Observations
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

PIZZA SHOPPE
2229C N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. -Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced -1. Keep a close eye on salad cooler.

US OIL
601 S 22nd

Observations
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -No sanitizer for use -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Must have sanitizer at all times to sanitize pop nozzles, ice tea nozzles, ice chute and other food contact surfaces
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty ice tea nozzles and pop nozzles -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized daily. Do not use until they have been cleaned and sanitized
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty air vents -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Air vents must be cleaned regularly
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty floor underneath the racks in the walk in cooler -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean the whole floor in the cooler
– Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures -Dumpster overflowing with trash. More trash bags are placed beside the dumpster -A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, litter, and kept clean -All trash must be contained in the dumpster to prevent attractive conditions for rodents. Empty dumpster on a frequent basis

PIZZA HUT
1617 S Belt

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -1. Clean sides of high chairs
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -1. Back toward the make table.

MCDONALDS
601 N Belt

No observations

INTERSERV CALVIN CENTER
1412 N. 3rd

No observations

MCDONALDS
3417 S BELT

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

INTERSERV WESLEY SENIOR TOWERS
1002 Francis

No observations

EAGLES LODGE
2004 N Belt Hwy

SUBWAY
4201A N Belt Hwy

No observations

SUBWAY
501 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

LUNAS FINE DINING INC
214 N. 20th

No observations

SODEXO-BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM E-CAMPUS
3902 Genefield Rd

No observations

BARTLETT CENTER
409 S. 18th

No observations

CABBAGE ROLL
2641 Lafayette

No observations

LE PEEP
919 N Woodbine

Observations
– Assignment of Responsibility* -There was no person in charge at the beginning of the inspection -You are required to have a person in charge during all hours of operation and they must be able to understand instruction given from the Health Authority -Manager or owner must designate a person in charge before leaving the establishment building
– Preventing Contamination from Hands.* -Employee handling cinnamon rolls with bare hands -Must have a barrier between ready to eats foods and bare hands to prevent possible contamination. Barriers can be gloves, utensils, deli paper, bakery paper etc… -Must use gloves or other barrier to handle ready to eat food
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -Dishwasher is not sanitizing dishes -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Dishwasher sanitizer must be checked everyday to ensure that sanitizer cycle is good
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty food racks in the dry storage -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Clean debris off the food racks

McDONALDS
3504 N Belt Hwy

No observations

PERKINS
3901 Frederick Ave

No observations

PEPPERJAX GRILL
1908 N Belt Hwy

OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN
510 Edmond

No observations

AMERICAN LEGION
2414 S 4th

Observations
– Washing,Rinsing,Sanitizing Procedures -Dishes are washed and sanitized only -Proper order for washing wares in a 3 compartment sink is WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE -Must rinse dishes in clear water before sanitizing. After sanitizing dishes must be air dried
– Nonfood-Contact Surfaces -Carton paper placed on storage shelves -Do not cover storage surfaces with contact paper, foil,rubber mats. -Storage shelves must not be covered. Keep them clean by cleaning on a daily basis
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Wiping cloths stored on shelves -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use -Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets

SUBWAY
6101 Lake Ave

Observations
– Thawing. -Frozen meat is thawed at room temperature -Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!! -Temperature Control for Safety ( TCS ) Food must be properly thawed to prevent bacterial growth. While thawing all parts of the food must not go beyond 41.0 degrees

SUBWAY
1405 Fredrick Ave

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -Live gnats seen in the kitchen, by the pop machine and upstairs by the restroom -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately -Apply approved pesticides, clean floor drains, cover trash cans and keep all surfaces clean and dry to control flies

DINER ON FRANCIS
21110 Francis

No observations

SPOT CAFE
5021 King Hill

No observations

SOUTH SIDE FAMILY
6938 King Hill Ave.

No observations

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
915 N. Woodbine

Observations
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

SALVATION ARMY
618 S. 6th

No observations

Streets Department prepares for snow in St. Joseph

Posted on November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

Street Crews get ready for snow with snowplow rodeo at Heritage Park. Photo by Nadia Thacker

The City of St. Joseph Streets Department has spent the past week gearing up for the first snow fall.

Steve Kendall with the Streets Department said this week workers have been taking part in classroom training and going over equipment ahead of the winter season. Snowplow drivers took part in a snowplow rodeo Thursday at Heritage Park. Kendall said the course was set up to get drivers back in the swing of things before the first snowfall.

“It’s a refresher course for the guys who have been here for a long time and the guys who haven’t ever done it it gives them a feel for what they’re getting into,” Kendall said. “The little metal pipes we have there you want to get as close to the cones as you can without hitting them and knock the pipes over.”

Kendall said this year around 17 trucks will be out each shift pushing snow and there are around 35 crew members who will be working in shifts.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its statewide drill to prepare for the upcoming winter season on Wednesday, Nov. 9. MoDOT said that day drivers may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after 8 a.m. In urban areas, the drill will not begin until after 9 a.m. The exercise should be completed by 3 p.m.