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Free prostate screenings filling up at Mosaic

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Prostate cancer education and screenings are issues Mosaic Life Care is tackling this week and hundreds of people are signing up for free screenings.

Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mosaic’s Exploratorium a seminar will be held on screening recommendations, common misconceptions and the latest treatment options for prostate cancer. Doctors will also tackle risk factors, such as age, race and family history.

Then on Friday, a free prostate screening will be held for the first 300 men that register. Dr. Gopichand Pendurti with Mosaic said the test is a blood draw to determine Prostate Specific Antigen.  He said no physical exam is required.

“It’s just a simple blood draw.  It takes 15 minutes,” Dr. Pendurti said. “The screening is mainly to catch people early in the course of the disease.”

Mosaic said spots for the free screenings have been filling quickly.  The hospital is recommending prostate screening for men over 40.  CLICK HERE for more information about the seminar and screening.

Police continue to investigate weekend shooting

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The St. Joseph Police Department is continuing to investigate after a man was shot in the leg over the weekend.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said officers responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Sunday to a home in 700 block of S. 18th Street. A 28-year-old man was found with a gunshot would to his leg. The man was taken by ambulance for treatment.

“At this point in the investigation information from the victim has been limited,” Wilson said. “We do not have any suspects in custody at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police or the Tips Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

Obituaries September 25, 2017

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Beverly June Forrester
1939-2017

Beverly June Forrester, 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was born December 14, 1939 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of the late Theda & Dewey Coy. She graduated from Benton High School, and worked with her husband at the Frontier Credit Plan in Savannah, MO as a co-owner/operator. She served in the United States Army, and attended the Word of Life Church. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Forrester Sr., her parents, a son, Bobby Forrester Jr., and a brother, Dewey “Sonny” Coy. She is survived by daughter, Lori Forrester, St. Joseph, MO, grandsons, Bobby Ray Forrester, St. Joseph, MO and Kenny Lee (Marissa) Forrester, Joplin, MO, brother, Richard Coy, St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Gay Sisk, St. Joseph, MO, Trudy Angst, St. Joseph, MO, Sharon Berten, Gallatin, MO, Linda Vestal, Kansas City, MO, and Judy (Jim) Ellis, St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Thursday with a Memorial Service to be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the King Hill Cemetery.

Joseph Burton Goin Jr
1958-2017

Joseph Burton Goin Jr. 58, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home. He was born December 3, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended Central High School, and worked at Albaugh and the St. Joseph News Press. He enjoyed riding horses, going to concerts, and having a good time. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph B Goin Sr., and 1/2 brother, Curt Attebury. He is survived by mother, Madge Attebury, wife, Chris Goin, St. Joseph, sons, Aaron (Jennifer) Goin and Jeremiah Goin, St. Joseph, three grandchildren: Destiny, Jaydn, and Carson Goin, step brothers, Mike, Mark, and Norman Attebury, sister, Debbie (Rick) Weyer, St. Joseph, step sister, Debbie Attebury, St. Joseph, half sister, Wendy Attebury of Oregon state, Caretaker, Angela Sleeth, good friend, Terry Corder, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm Wednesday with a Memorial Service starting at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Glenda Jean Rowlett
1943-2017

Glenda Jean Rowlett, 74, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home in St. Joseph. She was born March 13, 1943 in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of Alice & Everett Rowlett. She was a homemaker. Glenda enjoyed sewing, gardening, garage sales, knitting, taking care of people, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a Christian. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Rick Akins, 3 brothers, Stanley Rowlett, Ronnie Rowlett, and Jimmy Townsend, and a sister, Barbara Williams. She is survived by daughter, Theresa (David) Larabee, son, Terry (Shelley) Akins, daughter, Elizabeth Ballard all of St. Joseph, MO, 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, 4 sisters, Kay (Larry) Campbell of St. Joseph, MO, Roxanna (Ali) Aramjoo of Kansas City, MO, Jerri (Ralph) Roach, St. Joseph, MO, and Cindy (Allen) Tillery of Kansas CIty, MO, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Celebration of Life from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4715 Frederick Blvd., St. Joseph, MO. She will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Patricia A. Wiedmer
1944-2017

Troy, Kansas – Patricia A. (Weber) Wiedmer, 73, of Troy, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wathena, Kansas.

She was born in Leona, Kansas to Edward and Anna Belle (Sharp) Weber. She graduated from Wathena High School in 1962 and married Rodney Wiedmer in August of 1965, and they shared 52 wonderful years together.

Pat worked at Douglas Candy Company in St. Joseph until they closed down and provided home daycare for many children for a number of years. She later worked at Nelson Hometown Pharmacy in Troy and later retired as a cook at the Troy School District.

She loved her family first and foremost and enjoyed travel to the Western Mountain States, and Branson, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pat is survived by her husband, Rodney Wiedmer of the home.
Son, Michael Wiedmer and Julie of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Daughter, Kimberly Nelson and Eric of Sandy, Utah.
Five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Drew and Dallas Wiedmer
Molly and Aidan Nelson
One great-grandchild, Mya Wiedmer
Sister, Janet Israel and Rick of Wathena, Kansas
Uncle, Aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

As to Patricia’s wishes there will be no funeral, Visitation at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas from 6-8 P.M. Sunday, September 24th 2017. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday.
A graveside service at Mount Olive Cemetery, South of Troy, Monday, September 25th 2017 at 10:30 A.M.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to Troy Ambulance Service or Breast Cancer Research.

Deborah Ehret Reyes
1951-2017

Deborah “Debbie” Louise Ehret-Reyes, 66 of Lenexa, KS passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 22, 2017 at her home.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Broxterman and Warden Cline officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Tyler’s Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Debbie was born March 3, 1951 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Delbert “Dub” and Marion (Martin) Ehret. She was a Para Legal for the Lansing Correction Facility and was an area director for the March of Dimes. Debbie was an avid K-State, Chiefs, and Royals fan. She supported the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, but her biggest love was her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Beth Galley, Austin, TX, a son Paul Ehret, Oklahoma City, OK, her parents, Dub and Marion Ehret, Atchison, KS a brother, Marty and Leslie Ehret, Wichita, KS, two sisters, Nancy and Tim Beattie, Olathe, KS, Sara Laurie, Atchison, KS, four grandchildren, Darian Glenn, Tyler Galley, Parker Ehret Sauer, Grant Ehret, three step children Peridot Lucas, Tenyll Reyes, Mychael Reyes, and two step grandchildren Reanna Lucas and Noah Lucas.

Wanda Hisle
1919-2017

Wanda B. Hisle, 97, Atchison, KS, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Atchison (KS) Senior Village.

Graveside Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Atchison, with her grandson-in-law, Rev. Paul Ort, officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church. Words of condolence and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Wanda Bebe Yahn was born November 12, 1919 in Atchison, the daughter of William F. and Octa (Hulett) Yahn. Wanda graduated from Atchison High School and attended the former St. Louis Business College in Atchison. Wanda was a homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Hisle Construction. Wanda enjoyed making rag rugs; needlework, gardening, and her collection of Indian relics are on display at the Atchison County Historical Museum. Wanda was the oldest member of the Atchison First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.

Wanda and William Charles ‘Dub’ Hisle were married on November 22, 1940 at Platte City, MO. After sixty-five years of marriage, he preceded her in death on August 25, 2006. Wanda was also preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Henry Webb.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Sue (Jerry) Hundley, Lawson, MO and Sally Susan Webb, Atchison; sister, Billie L. (Butch) Fisher; ten grandchildren, Curtis (Rose) Webb, Kory (Ann) Webb, Tohnya (Rod) Aversman, all of Atchison, Spring (Paul) Ort, Egg Harbor City, NJ, Jerry Hundley, Jr., Niki Hundley, and Christian Hundley, all of Lawson, Sunshine(Damien) Wible, Platte City, MO, Temple Hundley and Noel Hundley, both of Smithville, MO; eight great grandchildren, Hank Webb, Jake Webb, Abby Webb, Corby Aversman, Riley Aversman, Alicia Ort, Jessicia (Scott) Rodeheaver, Ethan Gates; two step great grandchildren, Gevin Wible and Jordan Wible; one great great granddaughter, Emma Myers.

Michael Julian Huffer
1947-2017

Born on September 16, 1947, Michael Julian Huffer, also known as, “Mike” or “Iron Mike,” as he laughingly nicknamed himself passed away suddenly on Friday night, September 22, 2017. Mike was a simple man. He was content with very little and always happiest when visiting, laughing with friends and family and playing music. At a very early age in life, Mike recognized he was blessed with the gift of music and this became his passion. He completed his studies and earned a degree in sociology at Missouri Western State University. Although, his one true passion in life would always be his love for music and entertainment. He played piano, bass guitar, B3 Hammond organ, and had a strong voice that barely needed a microphone. Some of his favorite musicians were Nat King Cole, Louis Prima, The Blue Brothers, Louie Armstrong, James Brown, Johnny Mathis, and a countless number of old blues and jazz bands. Mike will be remembered for his unique musical talent and his ability to connect with people and develop friendships everywhere he went. He was also a man of God who embraced people of all religions. He regularly attended both a Jewish synagogue and played in a band at a Christian church. He had a heart miles deep; he kept a prayer journal with long lists of people that he’d pray for every morning. He knew the power of prayer and prioritized it in his life. Mike’s daughter Sarah was the “apple of his eye” whom he cherished and passed along his gifts of music, generosity, and love of people. He was always quick to brag about Sarah because of the extraordinary amount of love he had, and will continue to have for her. Mike treated his son-in-law Seth as if he were his own, and he was overwhelmed with joy when his grandson Nixon Jude came into this world on June 26, 2015. He purchased a children’s book club membership and to this day, Sarah and Seth receive a monthly book addressed to “Master Nixon Hobart.” This is just one of many examples of how Mike expressed his kindness, and love to those close to him. Mike was one of 9 siblings in total. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tura Fanning and Forest Huffer; brothers David Huffer, Lewis Mules; and sisters Joy Homan, Jeanette Kontomitras, and Carmen Huffer. Survivors include his daughter Sarah Hobart, son-in-law Seth, grandson Nixon Jude, sister Deanna Potts, brothers John Huffer, Thomas Huffer, numerous cousins, nieces, and his “honorary granddaughter” Paige Schubert. Funeral Services will be 10 am Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home, The interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. online condolence and obituary www.ruppfuneral.com

Sheriff urges farm safety with influx of harvest machinery

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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to keep an eye out for farm machinery with harvest in full swing.

Sheriff John Merchant said a lot of the farm machinery takes up much of the roadway, especially on rural country roads. He’s urging drivers to keep harvest in mind, especially when cresting hills as it can be hard to see what’s on the other side.

“Many accidents happen in the early morning or later afternoon hours when the sun is just rising or setting, causing blind spots. Also accidents occur when drivers are trying to pass machinery as view of the farmer can become obstructed due to the equipment,” Merchant said.

Merchant is asking motorists to take their time and drive safely.

“Sometimes motorists feel they are behind schedule and try to make up time on the road and try
to pass in unsafe locations,” Merchant said. “Remember, safety first, accidents can be avoided and we are asking your cooperation in making this harvest a safe one.”

Say goodbye to summertime weather as fall temps set in

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The sun is finally setting on summer as a cold front pushes through the region late tonight into Tuesday, bringing with it scattered storms and gradually cooler conditions through the rest of the week.
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

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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 Sept. 25 – Oct. 1 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, 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.

Andrew County

  • Interstate 29 – The off ramp at northbound I-29 to Route CC/K will be CLOSED for guardrail installation, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • I-29 – The on ramp from Route CC/K to northbound I-29 will be CLOSEDfor guardrail installation, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Atchison County

  • U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED at the Little Tarkio Creek for a bridge replacement project. The road will remain closed through December.
  • Route M – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 150th Street to U.S. Route 136, Sept. 27 – 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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 northbound I-29 will be CLOSED for the Route DD Bridge replacement project. Sept. 25 – Oct. 1. During this closure motorists will not be able to access the outer road (SE 45th Road) or Route DD on the east side of the bridge.
  • U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance at the Route 759 Overpass Bridge, Sept. 25 – 27. This includes an overnight lane closure.
  • U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching from just north of Karnes Road to Country Club Village, Sept. 25 – 28
  • Route 759 – Shoulder work, Sept. 25 – 29
  • Route 752 – Bridge maintenance at the I-229 Overpass Bridge, Sept. 28 – 29. This includes an overnight lane closure.

Carroll County

  • U.S. Route 65 – Bridge maintenance near Carrollton, Sept. 25
  • U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Missouri River Bridge, Sept. 25 – 28
  • Route UU – Bridge maintenance at the Big Creek Bridge, Sept. 26

Chariton County

  • Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 24 to Lewis Clark Road, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clinton County

  • I-35 – Pavement repair northbound at mile marker 40.8 near Lathrop, Sept. 25 – 26. This includes an overnight lane closure.
  • I-35 – Pavement repair northbound at mile marker 43.2 south of Cameron, Sept. 26 – 28. This includes an overnight lane closure.

Daviess County

  • Route 6 – Milling and pothole patching, Sept. 25 – 29

DeKalb County

  • Route 31 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 36 to U.S. Route 169 (Gentry County), Sept. 25 – 30

Gentry County

  • Route V – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 470th Road to 480thRoad, Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • U.S. Route 169 – Shoulder work from Route 31 to Stanberry, Sept. 25 – 30
  • Route 31 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 36 (DeKalb County) to U.S. Route 169, Sept. 18 – 23
  • Route AA – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 430th Street to 440thStreet, Sept. 26, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Grundy County

  • Route K – From Route E to Route KK (Livingston County), Sept. 25 – 29
  • Route 6 – Sealing project from Iowa Boulevard to Route Z, Sept. 27 – 29
  • Route O – Pothole patching, Sept. 27 – 29

Harrison County

  • Route TT – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, Sept. 25, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route P – CLOSED for a resurfacing project from Route ZZ to Route TT, Sept. 26, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
  • Route P – CLOSED for a resurfacing project from Route TT to Route BB, Sept. 27, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route P – CLOSED for a resurfacing project from Route BB to U.S. Route 69, Sept. 28, 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.
  • Route 120 – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, Sept. 25, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • I-29 – Bridge replacement project at the Davis Creek Bridge near Exit 84, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1.   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.
  • U.S. Route 59 – Chip sealing northbound from the city limits of Oregon the city limits of Craig, Sept. 26 – 27.
  • Route 111 – Resurfacing project from the Tarkio River Bridge to Route W in Corning, Sept. 27 – 29. A pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.
  • Route C – Pothole patching from Route N to Route D, Sept. 28
  • Route 111 – CLOSED for a resurfacing project from the Tarkio River Bridge to Spur 111 in Craig, Sept. 29 – 30, daylight hours. Route 111 will be closed in two-mile increments beginning at the bridge and proceeding south.

Linn County

  • U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance, Sept. 25 – 28

Livingston County

  • Route K – Pothole patching from Route KK to Route E (Grundy County), Sept. 25 – 29

Mercer County

  • U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 65 to the city limits of Ravanna, Sept. 25 – 29

Nodaway County

  • U.S. Route 136 – Pavement repair from the west city limits of Burlington Junction to Route PP, Sept. 25 – 29
  • Route M – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 71 to Route N, Sept. 27 – 28
  • Route V – Pothole patching from Route H to Route 113, Sept. 29
  • Route M – Bridge maintenance at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge, Sept. 29

Sullivan County

  • Route 5 – Pothole patching, Sept. 25 – 29

Worth County

  • Route B – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, Sept. 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Northwest plans trip to Ireland and offers public reservations

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Tourin’ Bearcats, the travel program for Northwest alumni and friends, is now accepting reservations for “Shades of Ireland” next summer.

“Our trips are just simply fun,” Bob Machovsky, director of alumni relations and annual giving at the University, said. “Traveling with others that have a connection and an affinity toward being a Bearcat allows individuals to get to know each other and relax.”

“Shades of Ireland” is planned for June 11-20. Prices start at $3,699 per person and includes 13 meals as well as transportation from Maryville to Kansas City International airport and roundtrip airfare from Kansas City.

Highlights include visits to Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Kellarney, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher and Galway as well as a farm visit, jaunting car ride and a castle stay.

A $500 deposit is due at the time of reservation. Deposits are due by Dec. 12. The final payment is due April 12, 2018.

Rates for both trips are based on double occupancy and departure from KCI. Trip insurance is available for purchase. Taxes and fees on airline tickets are subject to change until issued.
Tourin’ Bearcats programs, which are sponsored by the Northwest Alumni Association and Northwest’s National Public Radio affiliate KXCV-KRNW, are available to the public.

For more information about the Tourin’ Bearcats travel program, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/alumni/travel/. To book a trip, contact the Northwest Alumni Association at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1248. Reservations are limited.

Northwest glow run/yoga to feed kids

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(News release) MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State University Student Dietetics Association (NSDA) will sponsor its seventh annual 5k Fun Run/Walk to benefit Backpack Buddies.

The neon glow run will begin on the east side of the Administration Building, at the circle drive and water fountain at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and NSDA will provide some glow gear for the event, but participants are encouraged to supply their own glow gear.

NSDA is again teaming with Northwest’s Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center to offer “Glow Flow” after the run/walk. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a yoga session with Foster Fitness Center staff. Some yoga mats will be provided, but participants may bring their own. Yoga will be on the grass outside the Administration Building starting around 8:15 p.m. There is no extra charge to participate in the yoga session.

Registration for the race is $20 for adults and children. Participants who register on or before Monday, Oct. 2, will receive a T-shirt.

Participants may register for the run/walk online at www.nwmissouri.edu/rsvp/nsda5k/. Registration forms also are available in Room 311 of the Administration Building, the Foster Fitness Center or at the race.

Individuals or businesses who wish to donate to the event may pick up a donation form in Room 311 of the Administration Building or mail a donation to NSDA, 800 University Drive, Administration Building 311, Maryville, MO 64468.

Backpack Buddies is the supplemental weekend feeding program of Second Harvest Community Food Bank. Children are provided with a healthy breakfast, a healthy lunch and a healthy snack each weekend during the school year, including extended breaks. Children receive food based on four rotating menus that are offered throughout the year. Nodaway County Backpack Buddies partners with the Ministry Center in Maryville, serves all public elementary schools in Nodaway County and provides meals to 288 children during the school year.

In recent years, the NSDA has raised about $1,000 annually, which is enough to provide backpacks of food to seven students for the entire school year.

“The group would love to give even more to the community,” said Kelli Wilmes, a nutrition and dietetics instructor at Northwest. “They are excited for the addition of yoga to the race and look forward to the event. This a way for our organization to give back to a food-focused program in the community.”

Amazonia road closure at Myrtle set for Monday in St. Joseph

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Amazonia Road will be closed starting Monday where it connects to Myrtle Avenue for new intersection work at that location.

In conjunction with that work, Myrtle Avenue will be removed from Amazonia Road to St. Joseph Avenue and will not be replaced. Amazonia Road will connect directly into Krug Park Drive. The side road that parallels Krug Park Drive on the south will also be removed during construction and will not be replaced.

The city said the work should take approximately 3-4 weeks, weather dependent, to complete and is associated with the Cook Road Extension Project. As part of the completion of this work, Krug Park Drive will be cold milled and overlaid into the park area at the circle and approximately 100 feet each direction into the park entry and exit.

The city asks people to exercise caution while in work zones to ensure their own safety and that of crews working.

Coat donations sought for those in need

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The Salvation Army in St. Joseph is asking for coat donations ti distribute to those in need.

According to a news release, throughout the month of October the agency will be collected gently used coats to give to the disadvantaged in the community this winter season. The Salvation Army said coats of all sizes are needed, especially children’s sizes.

The agency said the coats must be clean and ready to wear. They ask that you donate coats that don’t need buttons sewed on or repaired and that they have working zippers. Gloves, mittens and hats are also needed. Winter items can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center 7th and Messanie, St, Joseph, MO. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The warm clothing will be distributed Saturday, November 4th at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information, call The Salvation Army at (816) 232-5824.

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