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Tethering ordinance to be implemented in phases

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

The St. Joseph City Council approved a tethering ordinance this week and the plan is to implement the ordinance in phases.

According to St. Joseph Mayor Bill McMurray, the issue was brought to the council by the Health Department and others concerned about the treatment of animals.

“Last winter, this is before I was on the council, there was an animal that died during the winter season,” McMurray said. “So this is just to encourage everyone to treat their animals in a humane way and not to just tie them up in the yard all day and not to leave them out in the cold or very hot weather.”

St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue Humane Educator Jennifer Lockwood said the ordinance came about through community input as well as data gathered by animal control.

“There are lots of different studies out there that show that tethering animals for long periods of time, or chronic tethering, can lead to unwanted behavior problems,” Lockwood said. “So with that information, paired with the community’s concern, we put the survey out there and got a lot of feedback and at least 80% of the community was in favor of a tethering ordinance.”

The city council approved the ordinance on Monday, but Lockwood said it will be implemented in phases, with phase one being education.

“We’re going to make sure the public knows the ordinance has changed and give them ample time to make different accommodations to their pet, different ways to restrain their pet. We’re always here to help with any kind of recommendations or if anything is needed for that,” Lockwood said. “So that’s kind of phase one and that will take us through to the first part of December and that will give everybody some time before the more inclement weather hits.”

Lockwood said once it gets colder, around the 1st of December through early 2019, they will begin issuing warnings to violators and the plan is to have full enforcement of the ordinance by May 2019.

The ordinance includes restrictions on tethering such as not tethering a dog outside if the temperature is below 32 degrees or above 85 degrees, having the tethered animal be supervised and not tethering a pet between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.

“Basically what we’re trying to do is eliminate tethering as a primary method of confining the animal, and then, if they’re tethered for more than 30 minutes, they have to have adequate food, water and shelter provided for them,” Lockwood said. “What we’re hoping with this is just to improve the quality of life for the pet. That’s what it’s all about, making sure these pets are well cared for, and that they have the proper accommodations for living outdoors.”

Click here to view the full ordinance.

Temps in the 50s with chance of rain overnight

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

The cool temperatures, that swept in behind the exiting rain Wednesday, will stick around through the weekend into at least the beginning of next week. However, that does mean folks with outdoor concerns will need to pay attention, as overnight lows will be dipping into the 30s in many areas; making frost possible, especially in exposed rural areas. Additionally, there will likely be a bit more rain Friday, and again Sunday into the early morning hours of Monday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Showers, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 47. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Sunday: A chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of snow showers before 7 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Widespread frost, mainly between midnight and 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Tuesday: Areas of frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.

Tuesday Night: Patchy frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

Missouri considering new rules to slow chronic wasting disease

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Department of Conservation is considering changing state regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease, an always-fatal disease that affects deer, moose and elk.

Barbara Keller of the conservation department said during a meeting Tuesday in Cape Girardeau that one possible change would prohibit importing deer carcasses from other states. The department also is considering restricting movement of carcasses within Missouri.

Keller says the change is intended to minimize the contact between infected and healthy animals.

She said the disease is nearly impossible to eradicate once it’s established, which is why the department is trying to halt its spread in Missouri.

The department is holding public hearings across the state in October to spread the information and to gather public input.

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Obituaries October 10, 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018

Edith L. “Edie” Shear
1929-2018

HIAWATHA, KS Edith L Shear, 88, died Wednesday evening, September 26th , 2018, at the Pines of Hiawatha.

Edie and her twin sister Emma (Kale) were born December 7th, 1929 in rural Jackson County, KS near Delia, to Gomer and Ruth Jenkins. She had fond memories of her childhood in rural Jackson County, particularly the time spent with her many cousins. The family moved for a short time to Garden City, Ks and then to Berkley, California. After the death of her father, the family moved to Hiawatha, Ks where Edie graduated with the Hiawatha High School class of 1947. On August 9th, 1948 she married William “Bill” Shear.

Bill’s career gave them the opportunity to live in many places including Youngstown, Ohio, and Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area of California, Louisiana, Kansas City, and finally retiring back to Hiawatha in 1987.

Edie and Bill would joke about dying only a handful of miles from their birthplaces, yet they traveled the world together and knew how to savor the day and the people around them, no matter where they were. They relished the life they had built together.

Edie and her twin sister, Emma, and their mother Ruth ran an antique store in Hiawatha for many years. A sale or flea market rarely passed without Edie in attendance. They were known locally for their vast knowledge of antiques. Edie and Emma would sometimes do Antique Road Show type presentations locally where people could bring their antiques and Edie and Emma would be able to give them a little background on the item as well as an estimated value.

Edie is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shear, parents, Gomer Jenkins and Ruth Jenkins Kale, step father Wayne Kale, brother in law Jerry Kale, and nephew Murry Kale.

She is survived by her sister, Emma Kale of Hiawatha; nieces: Claudia Kale (Ted Socolofsky) of Loveland, Co, Sharon Stelzer (Matt) of Albuquerque, NM, and Jenny Knudson (Bruce), of Hiawatha, as well as great nieces Annika Socolofsky of Princeton, New Jersey, Paloma Kwiedacz of Phoenix, AZ, Savannah Stelzer of Seattle, Washington, and Becca Knudson of Hiawatha.

A Celebration of Edie’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, October 1, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha. Shane Spangler will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Sunday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Monday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Historical Society, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Michael “Pit” Wayne Patterson
1958-2018

Michael “Pit” Wayne Patterson 60, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Sedalia, MO. He was born April 23, 1958 in Joliet, IL, son of Patricia and Albert Patterson. He graduated from Central High School class of 1976 and worked at the Wyoming Department of Transportation as a Bridge Inspector for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, riding his Harley-Davidson, and mechanics, and he was a Born again Christian. Michael was preceded in death by father, Albert “Pat” Patterson, brothers, Fred Robidoux, and Walt Robidoux, and granddaughter, Erika Juarez. Survivors include, mother, Patricia “Pat” ( Herbert “Doc”) Patterson, St. Joseph, MO, daughters, Soraya (Chad) Juarez, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Ricci Patterson of Casper, WY, sisters, Debbie (Garry) Howdeshell, and Shelly Patterson both of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Emily, Rachael, Dillan Spence, Aidan, Ashlynn, and Aaric. and his former wife, Peggy Bishop-Patterson of Cheyenne, WY. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday with a funeral services starting at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the M.A.D.D. – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Charlene Marie Grimm
1945-2018

Charlene Marie Grimm 73, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born January 6, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Alice Witrock and Stanley Kizior. She graduated from Benton High School, was a Homemaker. She enjoyed collecting angels, and Christmas memorabilia, where you would find her home decorated almost year round. Charlene and her husband Curtis where also very well known as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus attending many local events for over 25 years. She was a member of APWU American Postal Workers Union Auxiliary, and PTA as past president and the New Life Cathedral Church. Charlene was preceded in death by husband, Curtis Grimm, father, Stanley Francis Kizior Sr., mother, Alice Marie Bunton, sister, Mary Alice Schreiber. Survivors include, sons, Rob (Tracy) Grimm, and David (Alyse) Grimm both of Saint Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Chris Grimm, Allie Grimm, Bailey Cordonnier, and Kayla Cordonnier, and her brother, Stanley “J.R.” Kizior Jr. of Saint Joseph, MO.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Monday, October 1, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Robert Flach officiating, The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Kelly Ann Ingram
1972-2018

Kelly Ann Ingram 46, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Saturday September 29, 2018 in Saint Joseph. Born February 13, 1972, St. Joseph, Preceded in death by parents; Jimmie and Donna Ingram. Survivors include son Michael Haywood, brother, Scott (Clarrisa ) Ingram. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time. Memorials are requested to the Kelly Ingram Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home or Donate on ruppfuneral.com – funeral fund. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Stephen Joseph Mihelich
1931-2018

Stephen Joseph Mihelich 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. He was born December 29, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the Late Stephen and Katie Mihelich. He attended Christian Brothers High School, then served in the United States Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Farmland Chemical as a Supervisor. He enjoyed Old Westerns, and Johnny Cash, and was a member of American Legion and St. James Catholic Church. Stephen was preceded in death by wife, Marion Louise Mihelich, brother, Johnny Mihelich, sisters, Stevie Weber, Catherine “Katie” Pischker, Mary Thrasher, and Ann Gunter. Survivors include, daughters, Paula Mihelich, St. Joseph, MO, and Becky (Tommy) Burkhart, Cameron, MO, son, Joe Mihelich, St. Joseph, MO,eight grandchildren: Dylan Westcott, Gracie White, Devon Burkhart, Haylie Brown, Ryan Burkhart, Trevor Burkhart, Hannah Burkhart, and Wyatt Burkhart, 5 great grandchildren, sister, Barbara Corwin, Richmond, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, Father Evan Harkins Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Stephen Mihelich Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Rev. Otis Harrison Holbert
1945-2018

Rev.Otis Harrison Holbert 72, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 in a Saint Joseph, MO. health care center. He was born December 27, 1945 in Woodward, OK, son of the late Margaret and Otis Holbert. He graduated from Stella Nebraska High School and married Mercedes Sample, on June 15, 1969. He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Johnson Controls after 30 years of service. He enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Rev. Otis was very involved with the Church of God, and was an Associate Pastor at Praise Fellowship Church of God, Savannah, MO, a founding member of the Cornerstone Church of God, Gower, MO., and the founding Minister at the Safe Haven Church of God, Maryville, MO. as well as a member of the Abundant Faith Church of God, St. Joseph, MO. of the Cleveland Tennessee. Otis was preceded in death by his parents, son, Lance Otis Holbert, step fathers, Truman W. Sample & Charles Dalbey. Survivors include, wife, Mercedes Holbert, of the home, daughter, Colony (David) Cross, Des Moines, IA, son, Brian (Deborah) Young, St. Joseph, MO, 5 grandchildren: Janiesa (Brandon) Card, Shy (Laura) Chandler, Shadow (Lindsay) Evans, Jonathon (Kaitlyn) Cross, and Lucas Cross, sister, Jessie Holbert, Estes Park, CO, great grandchildren, Vivian, Hudson, Noah, Shayd, Tytan, Cash, Crue, Jonah, Royce, and Jacquline.

Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Friday, October 5, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Stewartsville Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.

James “Jim” Mark Grove
1956-2018

James (Jim) Mark Grove, Agency, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by a loving family after a brief illness. Jim loved spending time with his children and dogs, professing his faith and talking about his family. Jim attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and Bishop LeBlond High School graduating in 1975. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps after high school and was assigned at Kaneohe, HI as a mortorman. Jim joined Fire District #2, Prairie Village, KS where he served 28 years retiring as an engineer. He was co-owner of Battery Man’s Supply with his brothers until his retirement in 2010. Jim loved his dogs and as of recent the Bichon Freise breeds and surviving pup Kona. He loved traveling to Hawaii where he just returned from last month spending time with son Cody. Jim also had a love of red; Red Dodge Ram pickup, Red Corvette and his Red Ferrari. He was proud of his military service and patriotic to the end. He regularly traveled to Pearl Harbor, HI for the Memorial on December 7th and was there for the 75th Anniversary remembrance. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bernice (Hanlin) Grove, and brothers Ronnie and Terry Grove, and sister-in-law Georgeanne (Daleo) Grove and special K-9 buddy Jack Jr. He is survived by his children, Carlie (Shane) Kempton, Excelsior Springs, MO and Cody Grove, St. Joe, sisters Connie (Gerald) Jones, St. Joe and Rosemary (Grove) Power, Raleigh, NC and brothers Ed (Cathy) Grove, Agency, MO, Pat (Ann) Grove, St. Joe and Mike (Jennifer) Grove, Agency, sisters-in-law Patricia Grove, Blue Springs, MO and Pam Grove, Overland Park, KS, his former wife of 23 years Kathy Hagee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 1-2 pm Saturday, October 13, 2018, with a Celebration of Life starting at 2:00 pm Saturday at Rupp Funeral Home. Military honors under the auspices of the United States Marine corp. Cremation and services by Rupp Funeral Home.

Catherine Jane Cline
1936-2018

Catherine Jane Cline 81, of Saint Joseph, passed away Monday October 1, 2018 in Saint Joseph. She was born December 24, 1936 in Somerdale, New Jersey daughter of Margaret & Earl Smith.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Colin Cline. She is survived by children, Cassie Tinker, Laurie Sterling, Lawrence Leech, and Christine Sannipoli, sister, Margaret Knoerzer, and aunt, Irene Surran. She will be cremated under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home

Lois “Judy” Jewell Davison
1934-2018

Lois “Judy” Jewell Davison, 84, of St Joseph, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in St Joseph. She was born March 29, 1934 in Denver, Missouri, daughter of Lillie & Alva Long. She married Donald Davison on October 1, 1964, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School Class of 1952. She worked for the State of Missouri as an Occupational Therapist. Judy enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and photography. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Davison, father, Alva Long, mother, Lillie Long, sons, Terry Davison, and, John Clinton Taylor, brothers, Bill Long, Jerry Long, Bob Long, andTed Long, and sister, Patty Renfro. She is survived by children, Connie Quinton of Dallas, TX, Donnie (Kate) Davison of St. Joseph, Jerry (Linda) Davison of Kansas City, MO, Jewell Taylor of St Joseph, and Jesse (Amy) Northcutt of St. Joseph, 7 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery

Tammie L Jarrett
1964-2018

Tammie L. Jarrett 53, of St. Joseph, MO. Missouri passed away Wednesday October 3, 2018 in a Kansas City, MO hospital. She was born December 2, 1964 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended Benton High School. She loved her grandkids and animals, and was an organ donor. Tammie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jarrett, father, William Cooper Sr., brother, Galen Cooper. She is survived by her mother Frances Cooper of St. Joseph, sons,William Vannaman, Jeffrey Vannaman, Shannon (Jamie) Jarrett and Travis Jarrett all of St. Joseph, 12 grandchildren, Dexton, Mikey, Destiny, Christian, Camryn, Caden, Lyrikah, Reece, Zayden, Johnathan, Sarah, and Tommy, brothers, William G.(Kim) Cooper, Hank William (Melissa) Cooper, Joseph T. Cooper, and Thomas (Rose) Cooper all of St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7:00 pm on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Tammie Jarrett memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home, or on the online obituary select Funeral Funding. Online condolence, obituary and funding at www.ruppfuneral.com

Jerome Richard Williams
1955-2018

Jerome Richard Williams 63, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Saint Joseph. He was born April 11, 1955 in Centralia, Missouri, son of the late Lydia Mae & Orion Williams. He married Anna Williams on September 15, 1990, and she survives of the home. He graduated from Centralia High School, and worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation retiring after 29 1/2 years of service. He then worked at the St. Joe Frontier Casino for 11 years in the Maintenance Department. He enjoyed going to Auctions and fishing, but he most especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Holsey Chapel ICM. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edward, Eddie, Carson, and Terry Williams, and a sister, Bernice Colman. Survivors include wife, Anna Williams of the home, son, Oliver J. (Alicia) Henderson, Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Felicia Williams of the home, grandchildren, Tyson, Terrell, Tariq, and Aliya Henderson, Tristyn and Zoe Wooddell, a brother, Harry (Verl) Williams, Columbia, Mo, sisters, Thelma Robinson and Shirley Larkins both of Columbia, Mo. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Memorial Services following starting at 3:00 p.m. Memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Margaret M. Wagoner
1926-2018

DEATHS…Scranton, KS

Margaret M. Wagoner, 92, of Scranton, KS, formerly of Doniphan-Brown county area, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, October 4, 2018.

She was born on May 10, 1926, at Leona, Kansas, the daughter of John and Elsie (Blum) Sherman. Margaret attended Leona Elementary, and High School, graduating in 1944.

She married Gerald V. Wagoner, son of Herman and Minnie (Townley) Wagoner, June 20, 1947. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Howard Tubach. Margaret and Gerald celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2017 with their family and friends.

Margaret taught school in the Leona Elementary and Bellevue Rural School for 4 years. She was a homemaker, mother of three children and bookkeeper for Ukena Hardware and Streib and Son Plumbing prior to her retirement.

Margaret was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist until 2000 when she and Gerald moved to Scranton to be near their daughter Phyllis and her husband Tom on their farm. They joined Overbrook UMC and Margaret joined the churches women’s organization. She attended this church as long as her health permitted.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerald, January 18 of this year. Also preceding her in death are her parents, sisters Lorena Mae Kidwell, and Nellie Hartman.

Survivors include her children: Keith (Sandra) Wagoner, Phyllis (Tom) Alcorn, and Steve (Jane) Wagoner; grandchildren: Venus (Chad) Wilson, Bryan (Meg) Wagoner, Wes ( Mercedes) Alcorn, Rob (Angela) Wagoner, Jessie Wagoner, Heather (Tyrone) Baker; nine grandchildren; her sister Alice Streib, and brother in law Reverend Calvin Hartman; also many friends nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Margaret’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 8, at the Bellevue United Methodist Church, north of Leona. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Leona.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Sunday where the family will meet from 5 until 7 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bellevue United Methodist Church or Pleasant Hill Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434

Walter “Pete” Rethman
1936-2018

HOLTON – Walter “Pete” Rethman, 82, of Holton, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth.

Pete was born April 20, 1936 at Seneca, the son of John and Marcella Rettele Rethman. He graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul High School at Seneca and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Pete was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton and Holton Knights of Columbus Council No. 4219.

He owned and operated Pete’s Metal and Welding for many years.

He married Irene J. Taphorn on October 8, 1966 in Omaha, Nebraska. She survives, of the home.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marceil “Sis” Fouraker and Betty Himmelberg, and a brother, Tom Rethman.

Other survivors include two sons, Jason Rethman, Tempe, AZ and Jarred (Amy) Rethman, Netawaka; two brothers, John Rethman (Jerian), Seneca and Wayne Rethman (Marlene), El Dorado; four sisters, Doris Fairfield, Kansas City, Judy Hein (Walter), Salina, Mary Sanders (Glenn), Morrill and Carol Karnowski (Dan), Omaha, NE and two grandchildren, Logan and Kolby Rethman.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 10th at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, followed by visitation. Inurnment will be later in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery at Seneca. Memorials are suggested to the Pete Rethman Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436.

Mark Piper
1960-2018

Mark Steven Piper, 57, of Huron, KS was killed on Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2018 in a work related accident in West Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 6th at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The body will be cremated following the visitation and no memorial services will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kidney Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mark was born on Nov. 13, 1960 in Atchison, KS the son of Richard and Nancy (Pease) Piper. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1979. Mark worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local Union # 101. He enjoyed old cars and his grandchildren.

He was married to Kathy Fitkin on Dec. 15, 1981. Kathy survives of the home in Huron, KS. Additional survivors include three sons, Steven Piper, Atchison, KS, Luke (Jessica) Piper, Bolckow, MO, and A.J. Piper, Huron, KS, two brothers, Rick Piper, Tunis, MO, and Bill (Barb) Piper, Lancaster, KS, two sisters, Donna (David) Lee, Huron, KS and Anna Marie Piper, Holton, KS, and two grandsons, Ethan and Evan Piper, Atchison, KS . His parents, a daughter, Sarah Piper an adopted brother, Warren H. “Sonny” Pease,and a adopted sister, Cheryl Domann, preceded him in death.

George Curtis Nuzum
1956-2018

WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS………..George Curtis Nuzum, 62, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and a former White Cloud resident, passed away at his home September 29, 2018.

George was born in St. Joseph, MO, January 30, 1956, to Kenneth E. Sr. and Mildred E Lock Nuzum. George spent his growing up years in the White Cloud area where he attended school.

He married Jackie Schall of Onida, SD in 1977, with a son Kristian Curtis born December of that year. George worked in the oil fields of Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas in the late 70’s and early 80’s, later moving to Alaska and working in the fishing industry. They divorced in 1987.

George was preceded in death by his father Kenneth, son Kris, brothers: David, Dennis, Boyd, and Randy.

He is survived by his mother Mildred Nuzum of White Cloud, brothers: Tim of White Cloud, Kenneth E., Jr., of Hiawatha; grandsons: Konner J. Nuzum, Kannen L. Nuzum, and Kutler D. Nuzum of Lake Preston, SD.

Cremation is planned with no services planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be sent to assist with expenses c/o Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 33, Highland, KS 66035

Herbert Fay Davis
1955-2018

Herbert Fay Davis 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 5, 2018. He was born on 10/13/55 in St. Joseph to the late, Herbert & Kathleen Davis. He had worked 26 years for St. Joseph Fuel Oil. Since leaving there, he was a self employed contractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to spend time at his cabin in the Fillmore Deer Camp. He also enjoyed using his outdoor smoker to prepare many meats for his friends. Fay made friends easily. He leaves behind his companion of 17 years, Barb Shoemaker; his beloved daughters: Tess Campbell and Bric Davis, granddaughter, Violet Myers, ex-wife, Lisa Davis, sisters, Verna Jennings (Mike,) Kay Callow (Jerry,) Susan Hughes (Duane,) and Gayle Carpenter, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many many friends. Visitation will be on Saturday October 20, 2018 at the Lighthouse Church in Fillmore, Mo. from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with the funeral following. Arrangements Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Stanley Wayne Koelliker
1943-2018

Stanley Wayne Koelliker, 74, of Horton, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, October 6, 2018.

Stan was born December 10, 1943, in Horton, to Gilbert H. and Dorothy Stone Koelliker. He was raised on a farm on the Brown-Doniphan county line and graduated with the class of 1962 in Highland, Kansas. Stan joined the U.S. Army in the fall of 1963 and spent a tour of duty in Vietnam, before being discharged in September of 1965, at the rank of E 4.

He married the love of his life Sheila Brook on December 18, 1965. After the marriage, he worked in Topeka for Goodyear for five years. After a back injury, he leased and operated the Skelly/Getty/Texaco service station in Horton, Kansas for 25 years. He then became the groundskeeper at the Lakeview County Club in Horton. After retirement, Stan enjoyed working in the kitchen at the Tri-County Manor for a few years. He earned his pilot’s license in 1980 and enjoyed owning his plane and flying with friends and family. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and enjoyed riding his bike and taking walks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his brother William Koelliker, and a grandson London Koelliker.

Survivors include his wife Sheila of the home, and daughter Wendy of the home. Other daughters include: Gipsy and Jim Boone, Brooke and Ethan Grier, Sunshine and Aaron Crismas, Summer and Chad Goben, Megan Beery, Dionne Carter, Karen and Justin Ferney, Jennifer Koelliker, Dot and Pat Clements, and Raina Koelliker; his sons: Shawn Koelliker, Dustin Koelliker, Jeremy and Susan Koelliker, Kevin Koelliker, Cody Koelliker, Art and Cindy Koelliker, Donnie Koelliker, Marshall Koelliker, Thomas Koelliker, and Brad Koelliker; as well as 69 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A brother Howard and Vera Marie Koelliker also survives, with numerous nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind an extended family in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, including Marco and Sylvia Guzman and their three daughters: Camilla, Sarah, and Valentina, from his numerous trips of vacationing and mission work.

A Celebration of Stan’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Theola Carter will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Claytonville Cemetery, south of Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Wednesday where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Stanley Koelliker Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Shirley A. Weber
1936-2018

Troy, Kansas Shirley A. (Waller) Weber, 82, of Troy, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Wathena nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wathena, Kansas.

Shirley was born on March 4, 1936 in Burbank, Oklahoma to Snoden James and Ersell Lee (Vaught) Waller.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Troy, Kansas.

Shirley married Jerral A. Weber on August 3, 1958. He survives of the home.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Delorise “Imogene” Dubach.

Additional survivors: daughter, Amy Masters (Jerry), Troy, Kansas.

grandchildren, Dalton and Devin Masters.

brother-in-law, Kenneth Dubach, Troy, Kansas.

1 niece and 1 nephew.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 13, 2018
At the First Baptist Church in Troy, Kansas.
Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.
Friends may call after 9 A.M. Friday.
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.
Memorials: First Baptist Church, Troy, Kansas or the Troy Ambulance Fund.

Dale Lance
1922-2018

FAIRVIEW, KASNAS…………….Dale Lance, 96, of Fairview, passed away October 10, 2018, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

He was born August 2, 1922, at Morrill, one of three sons of James and Verna Kanter Lance.

He married Thelma McGeeney, February 14, 1947. Dale retired from the Fairview Farmer’s State Bank in December 1991. Dale and Thelma spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona for many years after retirement. They also lived in Topeka, KS, Denver, and Cortez, CO during their married years.

Dale was a World War II veteran and earned the “Soldiers Medal”. He served with the 9th Air Force until October 1945, when he was discharged at the rank of staff sergeant. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Kenneth and Orville, and son Larry In 2012.

Survivors include his wife Thelma; daughter Debra Conley, granddaughter Jamie Palmer, grandson J.D.; daughter in law Emily; five great-grandchildren: Henry and Ava Palmer, Jonathan, Reece, and Mathew Lance.

A Celebration of Dale’s life is planned for 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 15, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Shane Spangler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, with military honors a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon until 6 p.m. Sunday and until time of service Monday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to United Church of Christ of Fairview, which may be left in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, 66434.

Janice Lalaine Brown
1960-2018

Janice Lalaine Brown, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in St. Joseph. She was born June 14, 1960 in St. Joseph, daughter of Robert and Barbara Jenkins. She graduated from Benton High School Class of 1978. She married Billy Brown in Copperas Cove, TX on July 8, 1981. Janice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of King Hill Christian Church. Janice was preceded in death by father, Robert Emerson Jenkins, mother, Barbara (Boyer) Deering and brother, Darren Jenkins. Survivors include, husband, Billy Brown of the home, son, Gregg (Kelley) Brown of Seattle, WA, daughter, Amanda Kidwell of St. Louis, MO, 4 grandchildren, Sagan Kidwell, Iris Kidwell, Owen Brown and Mabel Brown, siblings, Doug Jenkins, David Deering, Dustin Deering, Julie Kay Caldwell, Jill Mears, and Jodi Allen-Madden. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Steven Ross officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb, MO . Memorials are requested to the King Hill Christian Church. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

UPDATE: Police identify body found Wednesday

Posted on October 10, 2018October 11, 2018

St. Joseph Police have identified the body found Wednesday afternoon in the area of North 13th and Powell Street.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the department, 28-year-old Clifford York was found dead in the area when officers responded to a report of shots fired. Wilson said the body has been sent for autopsy.

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Police are investigating after a body was found Wednesday afternoon in the area of North 13th and Powell Street.

According to Commander Eric Protzman with the St. Joseph Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday.

A body was found and police say they are considering it a suspicious death investigation.

Brief: KC Scooter Injuries; MO Voter ID Law Ruling; KS Can’t Find Teachers

Posted on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Missouri’s voter ID law encounters hurdles.

Judge rejects portion of Missouri’s voter ID law, but allows most to continue. State will appeal, but it’s unknown what effect the ruling will have for Nov. 6 https://t.co/RIH1TH9cGy pic.twitter.com/UdWv6bI7AI

— KCUR (@kcur) October 10, 2018

The law, which took effect in June 2017, allows voters to present documents like utility bills or college IDs. But those voters then had to sign a statement that they “do not possess a form of personal identification approved for voting” — which Callahan called “contradictory and misleading.”

“The affidavit plainly requires the voter to swear that they do not possess a form of personal identification approved for voting while simultaneously presenting to the election authority a form of personal identification that is approved,” Callahan wrote Tuesday. Implying that a photo ID is required to vote, he said, “is an outright misstatement of law.”

More drama occurs in the race for U.S. Senator from Missouri.

During a couple hour span yesterday: Star finds event page. Star asks Hawley camp about it. Hawley camp promotes event. Hawley camp says event is canceled (20 minutes after promoting it). #mosen #moleg https://t.co/ZH47kodgCL

— Bryan Lowry (@BryanLowry3) October 10, 2018

More recently, Barton compared LGBT rights activists to Nazis on his radio show in 2017 after a trip to Poland.

“The evil that’s there, it still works in the same deceptive means today, it still has that nice smiling face and, you know, a homosexual lifestyle, it’s such a wonderful lifestyle, yeah?” Barton said. “Why don’t you look at the medical stats and see if that’s really true? And so it always disguises itself in different ways, it comes through different means. We see it all the time.”

Kansas schools can’t find enough qualified applicants for teacher positions.

Kansas schools are still struggling to hire teachers https://t.co/IvMeeMjw1a #ksed #education pic.twitter.com/ACzRzffIDB

— Kansas News Service (@ksnewsservice) October 10, 2018

There are more than 600 vacant teaching positions in Kansas, nearly 100 more than in the fall of 2017. Special education and elementary positions have the largest number of vacancies.

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“I have calls from superintendents that say, ‘Man, what’s going to happen to me if I don’t get a person in this position?’ ” said Susan Helbert, the assistant director for teacher licensure at the Kansas State Department of Education. “Well, actually nothing is going to happen except I need to know that so we can address those issues.”

Scooters injuries take off in Kansas City.

Recent news accounts suggest that Kansas City hospitals are seeing more injuries from Bird and LimeBike scooters https://t.co/emrgpU2maZ pic.twitter.com/GYp09rs2cF

— KCUR (@kcur) October 9, 2018

Dr. Aaron Kaus, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke’s Hospital, said the most common injuries involve the face and head. So far, he said, none of the injuries have involved collisions with other vehicles.

“I’ve heard from ones who, more or less, lose control of the scooters when they hit either a pothole or a crack, or transition from the sidewalk to the street,” he said.

The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Cloudy with temps in the 50s

Posted on October 10, 2018

Now that the epic rain event for early October of 2018 has ended, we are expecting a dry day or two with colder temperatures lasting through the weekend. Rain chances will return for the end of the work week, and over the weekend, but expected rainfall totals are nowhere near what we just received. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Showers, mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. High near 49. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

PumpkinFest to celebrate 22 years

Posted on October 9, 2018

Pumpkin Mountain will light up again for the 22nd year of PumpkinFest in St. Joseph.

Carlene Makawski with the PumpkinFest said the annual lighting of the hundreds of pumpkins on Pumpkin Mountain will take place at 8 p.m. Friday.

“I can remember back, the first lighting of the mountain, and everybody, when we threw the switch, holding their breath and hoping that it worked. It was just so exciting and, it’s silly to say, but it brought tears to our eyes,” Makawski said. “You know, still, to this day, it’s just kind of an emotional thing when you see all the lights come on.”

The weekend will also include the Children’s Parade beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, the Children’s Tent will be open each day and there will be several musical and entertainment acts throughout the weekend.

There will also be a few new things this year including historical presentations on subjects including Joseph Robidoux, the early days of St. Joseph and 100 years of Cherry Mash.

PumpkinFest takes place Friday through Sunday at Pony Express National Museum and Patee Park at 9th and Penn street in St. Joseph. For more information, go to ponyexpresspumpkinfest.com.

Riverwalk Trail closed due to flooding

Posted on October 9, 2018

The St. Joseph Parks Department announced Tuesday the Riverwalk Trail has been closed due to flooding.

According to the Parks Department, they will be monitoring the situation and will re-open the trail once the water has receded and the trail can be cleaned.

During this time, they ask that the area be avoided.

According to the National Weather Service, a flood watch is in effect through Wednesday for the area. Portions of Kansas and Missouri, including the following areas, in Kansas: Atchison KS, Doniphan, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami, and Wyandotte. In Missouri: Adair, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, De Kalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Jackson, Linn MO, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Putnam, Ray, Schuyler, Sullivan, and Worth.

One to three inches of additional rainfall is expected over the next 12 to 24 hours in an area that has already received up to 10 inches of rain over the last several days. Local rivers, streams, and creeks are already beginning to flood. These storms may cause flooding along area creeks, streams, and rivers, low water crossings, and other flood prone areas in the watch area. Flash flooding over more urban areas is
also possible with the expected rainfall totals.

Rain continues with strong to severe storms possible

Posted on October 9, 2018

Showers moving north along the Kansas-Missouri state line, into northwest Missouri, will persist through much of the morning, adding to local flooding issues that are already ongoing. But, this afternoon strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front that will sweep through the region tonight. There will be a threat of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes with the strongest of the afternoon and evening storms, generally in areas from east central Kansas into central and northern Missouri. The threat for severe storms will quickly diminish this evening as the sun sets, but continued moderate to heavy rain from any lingering storms will likely lead to more flooding issues overnight. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Patchy fog. High near 73. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 5 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. Low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 7 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday: A chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Saturday: Showers, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.