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Planned road work for northwest Missouri, Oct. 9 – 15

Posted on October 8, 2017October 6, 2017

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Oct. 9 – 15 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, mowing, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT or visit modot.org/northwest. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook.

Atchison County

U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED at the Little Tarkio Creek for a bridge replacement project. The road will remain closed through December.
U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from just east of Route O to just east of Route M, Oct. 9 – 13. A pilot car will direct traffic through the work zone.
Interstate 29 – Pothole patching, Oct. 13
U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder work from the Rock Creek Bridge in Rock Port to the city limits of Tarkio, Oct. 13

Buchanan County

Route DD – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the bridge over I-29 at Faucett at Exit 35. The bridge will remain closed through October.
I-29 – The on and off ramps at southbound I-29 will be CLOSED for the Route DD Bridge replacement project. Oct. 9 – 15. During this closure, the I-29 frontage road will be accessible from Route DD, but not from the interstate.
U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching from just north of Karnes Road to Country Club Village, Oct. 9 – 13
Route 6 – Resurfacing project from Route AC (Riverside Road) to I-29, Oct. 9 – 14. No left turns will be permitted at Frederick Avenue and Leonard Road.
Route H – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route DD to Route E, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route H – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route DD to Route H, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Carroll County

Route E – Drainage work from County Road 177 to County Road 165, Oct. 11

Daviess County

Route 6 – Milling and pothole patching, Oct. 10 – 13
Route 6 – Pavement repair from Route 13 to Route DD, Oct. 10 – 13

DeKalb County

Route 31 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 36 to U.S. Route 169 (Gentry County), Oct. 9 – 13
Route EE – Milling and pothole patching, Oct. 10 – 13

Gentry County

U.S. Route 169 – Shoulder work from Route 31 to Stanberry, Oct. 9 – 13
Route 31 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 36 (DeKalb County) to U.S. Route 169, Oct. 9 – 13

Harrison County

Route TT – CLOSED for a sealing project, Oct. 12, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route P – CLOSED for a sealing project, Oct. 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holt County

Route 118 – The ramp from Route 118 to southbound I-29 is CLOSED for the Davis Creek Bridge replacement project through mid-December.
I-29 – Bridge replacement project at the Davis Creek Bridge near Exit 84, Oct. 9 – 15. I-29 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction. This includes a 12-foot width restriction. The lane closures will remain in place overnight.
Route 111 – Resurfacing project from the Tarkio River Bridge to Route W in Corning, Oct. 9. A pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – Pavement repair from the Macon County line to Route 129, Oct. 13

Livingston County

Route JJ – Pothole patching, Oct. 11 – 13

Mercer County

U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 65 to the city limits of Ravanna, Oct. 10 – 11

Nodaway County

Route 148 – Pavement repair from U.S. Route 71 to 220^th Street, Oct. 10
Route M – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 71 to Route N, Oct. 10
U.S. Route 71 – Pothole patching, Oct. 10 – 13
U.S. Route 59 – Bridge maintenance, Oct. 13
Route V – Pothole patching from Route H to Route 113, Oct. 13

Putnam County

Route AA – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 129 to Mayweed Trail, Oct. 11, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sullivan County

Route 5 – Pothole patching, Oct. 9 – 13

Worth County

Route B – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, Oct. 10 – 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Donut Dash to be held in St. Joseph

Posted on October 8, 2017October 5, 2017

2017 Donut Dash. Photo courtesy St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has announced the date of the 2017 Donut Dash.

According to a news release, runners, walkers and anyone that loves a good donut is invited to participate in St. Joseph’s third annual Donut Dash on Saturday, Oct. 21. After the race, participants are invited to stay for brunch at the Hi-Ho Bar and Grill with mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar.

The route starts at 8 a.m. at Gold-N-Glaze Donuts & Coffee Shop and features Mount Mora Cemetery, Robidoux Row Museum and ends at Patee House Museum. During the 3.82 miles, participants can stop at designated watering holes to take a drink and enjoy Gold-N-Glaze donut holes. Proceeds of the race benefit the three historical entities.

Cost is $25 for those who pre-register or $35 the day of the run. The race will be timed with runners having disposable chips in their bibs. Cost includes a T-shirt, participant medals, and drinks. The Donut Dash medal includes a bottle opener.

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at Gold-N-Glaze. Online registration will end on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m., but registrations will be taken the day of the event (without a T-shirt). To get a t-shirt, register by Oct. 13 at noon. Register online at saintjoseph.com or www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/donut-dash.

Toddler storytime to be held at Carnegie library

Posted on October 8, 2017October 5, 2017

The St. Joseph Public Library said toddlers will be able to take part in a special storytime starting this week at Carnegie library.

According to a news release, the storytime is offered Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., beginning October 11, 2017. Children 18 months and up accompanied by an adult are welcome. The library said each session will be centered around a theme, and books and crafts are generally chosen to support the theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject.

The library said registration is appreciated but not required. Call (816) 238-0526 to register or ask a question. The Carnegie library is located at 316 Massachusetts Street.

The St. Joseph Public Library said it will offer storytime at one of our four branches each day, Monday through Thursday, through November. For more information about all St. Joseph Public storytimes, visit the library’s website at sjpl.lib.mo.us and click on “Kids” for specific locations, dates and times.

Western event to take hands-on approach with oppression issues

Posted on October 8, 2017October 5, 2017

Racism, sexism, classism and other issues surrounding oppression will be addressed this week during a hands-on event at Missouri Western State University.

The Center for Multicultural Education at Western will host the Tunnel of Oppression Oct. 9-12. The experience is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in the Blum Student Union, room 223.

According to a news release, the Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive tunnel that addresses different issues related to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, hate and inequality. Participants are guided through a series of scenes that aim to educate and challenge them to think more deeply about issues of oppression.

Western said the Tunnel strives to give people a way to experience oppression in a hands-on way by placing them in situations they may never have been in before. By engaging emotions of the participants, it allows for the accounts expressed in the program to be truly effective.

At the end of the tour, participants are provided an opportunity to discuss their experiences with each other.

For more information or to schedule a time to walk through the tunnel, contact the Center for Multicultural Education, 816-271-4150 or email cme@missouriwestern.edu.

St. Joseph food safety inspections for September

Posted on October 7, 2017October 5, 2017

September food safety inspections are courtesy City of St. Joseph Health Department.

TREX MART #10
3508 Pear

No observations

SWISS HIGHLANDS 66
3011 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Food Display -Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.
– 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

CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
518 N 11th

No observations

SAINT JAMES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
120 Michigan

No observations

DOMINOS PIZZA
2110 Messanie

No observations

SUBWAY-SPEEDY’S
4623A N Village Dr

No observations

MARK TWAIN ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
801 S 31st
Observations
# D/R Explanation
– 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

PARKWAY ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
2900 Duncan

No observations

HYDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
509 Thompson

No observations

PICKETT ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
3923 Pickett Rd

No observations

NORTYS BAR & GRILL INC
1123 Frederick

No observations

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
2602 Edmond

No observations

COLEMAN ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
3312 Beck Rd

No observations

SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
5802 S 22nd

No observations

TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
3227 Olive

No observations

PERSHING ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
2610 Blackwell Rd.

No observations

SAINT FRANCIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
2641 Seneca

No observations

BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL
720 N Noyes

No observations

HUMBOLDT ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
1520 N 2nd

No observations

ROBIDOUX MIDDLE SCHOOL
4212 St. Joseph Ave.

No observations

McDONALDS LAKE AVE
6108 Lake Ave

Observations
– Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.* -Dirty ice machine -Equipment food contact surfaces must be removed from service or cleaned and sanitized every hours at room temperature, longer times if temperatures are lower than 50F, code should be checked for these times -Wipe down ice machine to prevent contamination of ice by slime mold and other biological agents
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty ceiling and air vent in the kitchen -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean ceiling and air vents more frequently
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Water sprayer in the 3-compartment sink is broken -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Repair water leaks using food grade and durable parts to prevent contamination of water

ST JOSEPH HAVEN
610 Olive

No observations

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
813 S Belt Hwy

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. Sides of high chairs need cleaning, lots of build up
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils -Hood vent and filters need to be cleaned to maintain proper air flow and to prevent grease dripping into foods.
– 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

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
412 Highland

No observations

OAK GROVE SCHOOL
4901 Cook Rd

No observations

LAKE CONTRARY ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
1800 Alabama

No observations

ORIGINAL PIZZA OF ST JOSEPH
3702 Frederick Ave

No observations

WEBSTER ADULT EDUCATION & CATERING
1211 N. 18th

No observations

FIELD ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
2602 Genefield Rd

No observations

CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1510 Duncan

No observations

RADISSON HOTEL
103 S 3rd

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Temperature Control for Safety food stored at temperatures below 135.0 degrees. Hot chili left at room temperature after lunch (76.2). -Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -Hot food must be stored at 135.0 or cooled down rapidly and stored in the walk in cooler. Food voluntarily discarded
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -Dishwasher is not sanitizing food contact surfaces -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Dishwasher must sanitize all dishes before they can be used. Do not use until it is fixed
– Controlling Pests.* -Live cockroaches in the kitchen. -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 -All cockroaches must be eliminated. Spray pesticides every week and keep the kitchen clean
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty walls by the vent hood. Grease is running down the walls -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean walls more frequently.
– Repairing -Missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Damaged wall tiles -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace missing tiles to prevent contamination of food. Replace damaged wall tiles
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Men’s restroom is in disrepair. “It has a water leak” as per manager. Restroom is sealed off -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Repair all plumbing leaks right away

CHICK-FIL-A
5303 N Belt Hwy

No observations

CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE
5302 N Belt Hwy

No observations

MI FAMILIA
2420 Frederick

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -Presence of live cockroaches (3) in the dry storage and hallway. -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 -Locally licensed pest control must address this problem right away. Provide invoices for the last four months of pest control actions taken. Keep the store clean at all times

54TH STREET GRILL & BAR
5103 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Food Storage -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect againist possible contamination
– 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
– 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
– Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding -Lights must have shields, covers, or be shatter proof to prevent broken glass from contaminating food

KEEPING IT COOL TROPICAL SNOW
6952 King Hill

No observations

CABANA TREATS INC
3002 S Belt Hwy

BANDANAS BAR B Q
4225 Frederick Ave

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -1. Do not use till repaired, need to replace this by next regular inspection
– System Maintained in Good Repair* -. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law; P and (B) Maintained in good repair.: Repair or replace plumbing. Repairs must be made within 72 hours or as stated -1. 3 compartment sink must be repaired
– 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
– 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
– Intensity of Lighting -Replace with new light that meets require of the code for specific areas

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
4004 Frederick Ave

Observations
– Hand Drying Provision. -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.
– 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. Gaskets on upright cooling system

EDISON ELEMENATRY SCHOOL
515 N 22nd

No observations

Pumpkinfest to be held next weekend in St. Joseph

Posted on October 7, 2017October 5, 2017

Pumpkin Mountain will be lit up Friday in St. Joseph as participants celebrate 21 years of Pumpkinfest.

The event opens at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13th in front of the Pony Express Museum and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15th until 5 p.m. At 8 p.m. Friday over 800 hand-carved pumpkins will be electrically lit on “Pumpkin Mountain” in front of the museum. A special lighting will also take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Entertainment for adults and children taking place both on stage and on the grounds of Patee Park across from the museum during the 3-day family event. Food will also be available in the park. Children’s activities include crafts and games, wandering magician, balloon man, storytelling, and more. Participants are urged to come see Under the Big Oak Tree on Friday evening, Knobtown Skiffle Band on Saturday evening and Steve Fuller Dixie Union Band, the Hontz Family and Stephanie Gummelt on Sunday afternoon. The Baker Family is also returning to the event. New entertainment will be Dino O’dell, Casey’s Creatures, and Stan Rippey with Pony Express stories.

Families and children are invited to participate in the Costume Parade on Saturday morning at
11 a.m. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at Patee Hall, 9th, and Olive. At 11:45 a.m., by Pumpkin
Mountain, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes for each age group.

CLICK HERE to view a complete 2017 schedule of the 21st Annual Pumpkinfest.

Community invited to discuss Gallatin bridge project

Posted on October 7, 2017October 5, 2017

(News release) GALLATIN, Mo. – Plans are underway to replace the bridge on Route 13 over Honey Creek. The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gallatin R-V School in the Commons area. Designers and engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be on hand to discuss the construction plans for the new bridge and gather public input.

This will be an open-house style meeting; no formal presentation will be made. The public is invited and encouraged to offer comments at any time during the meeting. Participants will also have the opportunity to document their comments and sign up to be included on project updates via email.

The bridge on Route 13 over Honey Creek was built in 1934. It is 282 feet long, carries approximately 1,500 cars per day, and has exceeded its intended lifespan. Most of the state’s 10,376 bridges were designed and built to last 50 years. The bridge will be closed during its replacement. The project is currently scheduled to go out for bid to contractors in March 2018.

Library book sale to be held later this month

Posted on October 7, 2017October 5, 2017

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library will hosts a book sale letter this month to benefit library programs.

The sale begins with a Friends Only Preview Sale on Thursday, October 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Hills Shopping Center by the carousel. The sale opens to the general public Thursday afternoon, October 19 at 3 p.m. Hardcover books are $2 each, paperbacks $1. DVDs and CDs are $2. The sale continues on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday, October 22, the sale is open from noon to 5 p.m. and everything is half-price. Monday, October 23, is “bag and box day” from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Buy all you can fit in a bag for $3 or a box for $6. Shoppers also have the option to choose a reusable Friends of the Library bag and fill it for $5.

The library said items are sorted into categories to make shopping easy. There are many fiction books, as usual, for people to collect their favorite authors or to browse for reading ideas, and there are separate sections for romance, mystery, westerns, science fiction and fantasy. In addition, there are some children’s books from which to choose. There are also several categories of non-fiction, including history, biography, art, religion, cooking and more. There will be about 15,000 items at the sale.

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library is a non-profit organization formed to support literacy and the public library system. Proceeds from the sale help fund Summer Reading Programs for all ages at the four library branches, as well as books for book clubs. The Friends also give free books to children at St. Joseph Juneteenth and Pumpkinfest celebrations.

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity receives donation of insulation

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity received a truck load donation of Owens Corning fiberglass insulation Oct. 6, 2017. Photo courtesy St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity.

St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity received a semi-truck load of Owens Corning fiberglass insulation Friday morning.

The donation worth $10,000 comes from Owens Corning who is one of the end-users for Ripple Glass recycled glass.

“This generous donation will save us approximately $1,500 per new home built by St. Joseph Habitat and will allow us to help more families with weatherization needs as we continue to expand our Neighborhood Revitalization,” said Cate Manley, St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity Executive Director.

According to a news release, Ripple Glass, founded in 2009, is the brainchild of those at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City. Before Ripple Glass, area citizens threw away 150 million pounds of glass, including some 10 million empty Boulevard bottles. With the support of local companies and community organizations, Boulevard came up with a solution to the problem – Ripple Glass.

Ripple Glass cleans and processes glass received to enable remanufacturing into new products. Ripple sends brown glass to a bottling plant in Oklahoma, to be made into beer bottles. All other colors of glass are made into finely ground cullet and sent to Owens Corning in Kansas City, Kansas, to be manufactured into fiberglass insulation.

All colors of glass bottles and jars can be recycled and labels can remain on the glass items. Glass can be recycled at St. Joseph City Recycling Center at 3405 South Belt Highway.

Two seriously injured in I-35 crash

Posted on October 6, 2017

Two Iowa residents were seriously injured in a one vehicle crash on I-35 in DeKalb County Thursday morning.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 78-year-old Donald C. Gadbow of Johnston, Iowa, was driving a Chevy Cruze south on I-35 at mile marker 54.6 in the Cameron city limits at 8:55 a.m. Thursday. The Cruze went off the road, hit a median cross over and went airborne. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels in the median.

Gadbow was transported by Cameron ambulance to Liberty Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Gadbow’s wife, Bethelyn S. Gadbow, was a passenger in the vehicle. She was also transported to Liberty Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

According to the crash report, both were wearing seat belts.