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Doniphan County voters give OK to capital outlay levy for Riverside schools

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Doniphan County voters gave Riverside United School District 114 officials the authority to raise money for capital improvements through a capital outlay levy.

Riverside was one of only seven of the 286 Kansas school districts that didn’t have a capital outlay mill levy. Instead, the district borrowed to make major purchases. The Kansas State Department of Education prefers districts use a capital outlay levy rather than go into debt.

On Tuesday, 332 voters voted in favor of the issue with only 238 voting against, a 58% margin of approval.

The 3.60 mill levy is expected to raise $3.6 million over the next four years.

The district has the authority to use the entire 3.60 mill levy, but it doesn’t have to. School officials say the school board will evaluate needs on a year-by-year basis.

Chance of rain this afternoon with temps in the low 60s

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There’s a chance for some showers today across mainly northern Missouri and Kansas. The best chances will be along and north of a St. Joseph to Chillicothe line. Tonight, rain becomes likely, especially into central Missouri. Temperatures will be close to normal with highs today in the upper 50s to middle 60s. Lows tonight will be in the middle 40s to lower 50s. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly between noon and 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

St. Joseph Chamber releases 2019 Parties on the Parkway schedule

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Image courtesy St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released the 2019 Parties on the Parkway schedule.

The free annual concert series is held throughout the summer on the second Thursday of each month along St. Joseph’s parkway system.

View the full schedule below and visit saintjoseph.com for more information.

May 9 – 5 to 8 p.m.

Retro@ctive | 80s Cover Band
(rain date May 16)
SW Pkwy & King Hill Drive

June 13 – 5 to 8 p.m.

Oxymoron | Multiple Genres
(rain date June 20)
SW Pkwy & 28th Street

July 11 – 5 to 8 p.m.

Greater Tomorrow | Indy/Alternative
(rain date July 18)
SW Noyes & Messanie, Parkway A

August 8 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Whiskey Bend | Country
(rain date Aug 15)
Corby Pond

Sept. 12 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Swift Kik | Classic Rock
(rain date Sept. 19)
Remington Nature Center

School officials say voters sent clear message in levy win at the polls

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

St. Joseph School Board President Seth Wright speaks with a district supporter during the election watch party.

St. Joseph School Board President Seth Wright says voters sent a clear message with their overwhelming support of a 61-cent increase in the school levy.

“What it says to me is this community is ready to move forward,” Wright tells St. Joseph Post. “They’re ready to take a step forward. They’re ready to leave the past behind them.”

In November of 2017, voters soundly rejected a proposed tax increase of a $1.15.

This year, 7,819 voted in favor of the tax hike with 4,323 voting against, a margin of 64.4% to 35.6%.

School Superintendent Doug Van Zyl says now it’s the district’s responsibility to use the money wisely.

“And that’s what we’ve been saying from the beginning, just give us a chance, give us an opportunity to be able to show you the plan and now you have a plan in black-and-white that you can hold us accountable to,” Van Zyl tells St. Joseph Post. “And now it’s my administrative team and the board’s responsibility to stick to that and be able to move this district forward.”

Wright says the results overwhelmed him.

“My reaction is ‘wow.’ I mean, unbelievable how our community came out tonight, supporting our schools, supporting our community, supporting our teachers, our staff, and our students,” Wright says.

Van Zyl says the margin of victory really didn’t matter to him.

“To me, I’m just thankful it was one vote more than what we needed, because that’s what we needed in order for it to pass,” according to Van Zyl. “But I do think this helps send a message to our board and to our community that public schools are important and they want their students to be successful and they want this community to be successful and the margin of victory, I think, sends that message.”

There was a light turnout in Buchanan County with only 26.4% of the registered voters casting ballots at the polls.

School district tax levy passes

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A St. Joseph School District tax levy proposal was passed by voters on Tuesday.

With a 26.4% voter turnout, unofficial results Tuesday night show 7,819 ‘Yes’ votes and 4,323 ‘No’ votes.

The proposed 61-cent tax levy has a five-year sunset provision and the increase is projected to general $6.5 million. The district proposes using the money for teachers and staff, security upgrades, and operational costs.

Also Tuesday, Tami Pasley and Bryan Green won the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education. Pasley received 7,502 votes and Green received 6,800.

For full results, go to the Buchanan County Clerk’s website.

(UPDATE) Light voter turnout so far in election to determine St. Joseph School District levy increase

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Very light turnout today for a light General Municipal Election ballot with one high-profile item to be decided.

Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey predicted a 40% voter turnout, but by 3pm, polling place officials reported only a 15% turnout so far.

“It’s very low compared to what I thought it was going to be,” Baack-Garvey tells St. Joseph Post. “I was still hoping we would hit 40%.  Now, it’s looking like we may not even hit 20% at this rate.”

Voters in the St. Joseph school district will decide a 61-cent tax levy increase which school officials say is necessary to attract and retain quality teachers. St. Joseph school board members will also be chosen, as well as other issues throughout the county.

Buchanan County poll workers reported slightly more than 4,000 voters cast ballots by 11 o’clock this morning, or 8.3% of the registered voters. By 3pm, 7,626 voters cast ballots, or 15.1%. Buchanan County has 50,642 registered voters.

Baack-Garvey is at a loss to explain the light turnout so far.

“The weather is great outside. Everybody has an election in the county to go vote on,” Baack-Garvey says. “I really don’t know why, maybe lack of interest or maybe people haven’t voted yet. They are still at work. So maybe there’s still hope.”

There is still time. Polls don’t close until 7 this evening.

“I highly recommend you get out there and voice your opinion on that ballot,” Baack-Garvey says. “This is your one time to have an opinion and it’s your right to vote and I wish everybody would get out there and do that.”

Obituaries April 2nd

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Grover C. Violett
1928 – 2019

Grover C. Violett, 90, of St. Joseph, died April 1, 2019. Grover was born September 5, 1928 in St. Joseph, to Grover and Bessie Mae (Codgill) Violett.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Grover was a meat cutter working for A&P, and retired from Milgram Grocery Store as Manager.

He married Doris Akes on April 26, 1952; and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Rod Violett; Rhonda Smith (Gary); Bruce Violett; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister Dixie Ann Curry (Donald); other relatives and friends.

Grover was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters.

Mr. Violett has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. There will be no services at this time.

 

Tina Marie Edwards
1958 – 2019

Tina Marie Edwards 60, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital.

She was born July 29, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Joyce and Charles Dilley. She attended Lafayette High School, and married Donald July 31, 1976, and he survives of the home. She worked as a daycare provider in her own home. Tina loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed antique shopping. She also attended the Family Worship Center Church.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Marilyn Larison.

Survivors include: husband, Donald Edwards of the home, daughters, Joy Pike, St. Joseph, MO, and Dawn (Jason) Folgate, Bethany, MO, son, Donnie (Heather) Edwards Jr., Rea, MO, grandchildren, Dawson and Carley Pike, Devin, Destiny, Dexter, and Ellie Sue Edwards, Henry and Rylee Folgate, Serenity and Brody Throckmorton, brother, Russell (Trudy) Dilley, Savannah, MO, sisters, Cindy Hiltner, Tammy Beaver, Georgetta Henley, and Kim Hoyt all of St. Joseph, MO, and brother-in-law, Jessie Larison, St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Douglas Cline officiating. 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 Mount Auburn Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Cela F. Milbourn
1926 – 2019

Cela F. Milbourn, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.

She was born March 20, 1926, in St. Joseph. Cela married Kenneth W. Milbourn in 1953. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1993.

She enjoyed crocheting and cooking, but most of all, Cela loved her family. She will be greatly missed.
Cela was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth W. Milbourn, Jr.; daughter, Charlotte Moran; parents, John and Geneva (Rutherford) Schuch; one sister; and seven brothers.

Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Wentworth; son, Steven Milbourn; step-son, Donald Milbourn; grandchildren, Michael Moran, Damon Milbourn, Melissa Milbourn, Branden Wentworth; Isaiah Milbourn; and Kenneth Milbourn; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Avery and Sharon Groce; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Cela’s Life is being planned by the family. Details will be published in the St. Joseph News Press at a later date. Any friends and loved ones wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

 

Charles H. “Chuck” Denbow, Sr.
1937 – 2019

Charles H. “Chuck” Denbow, Sr., 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born June 12, 1937 in Parker, SD to Harold and Eldora (Purcell) Denbow; they preceded him in death.
Chuck married Rose Preece on June 13, 1980; she survives of the home.

He was a Class of 1955 graduate of Parker High School, where he excelled in football, basketball and was nominated for the All-State basketball team. After graduating, Chuck joined the US Coast Guard. He worked for Pearl Brewery for many years until they closed, then became an over the road truck driver. And later worked in the meat department at Hy-Vee. Chuck was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the St. Joseph Boat & Yacht Club, where he is an honorary member now. He enjoyed boating on the Missouri River and Lake of the Ozarks. He loved bowling, classic cars and trucks and loved attending car shows. Chuck treasured the time he spent with his family barbequing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Denbow; step-brothers, Kenneth and Owen Waltner.

Additional survivors include children, Connie “Disco” Denbow, St. Joseph, MO; Chuck Denbow, St. Joseph, MO, Ronnie Denbow (Gayle), St. Joseph, MO; brother, Ken Denbow (Anne), San Diego, CA; step-sister, Ione Teizen, Freeman, SD; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; step-son, Derrick, Soanes (Melanie), Norwich, England; first wife and mother of his children Rosie (Casebolt) Denbow, his beloved dog, Mitzy; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Wesley United Methodist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

Food safety inspections for March 2019

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The City of St. Joseph has released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of March 2019.

 

McDONALDS

6108 Lake Ave

No observations.

 

DOMINOS PIZZA

2110 Messanie

Observations:

Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

-No self-closing door into restroom

-A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall

-Must have a self-closing door

 

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

515 N 22nd

No observations.

 

DOMINOS

2223 N. Belt

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

 

McALISTER’S DELI

3518 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Dirty air vents and fans

-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, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge

-Clean all vents and mobile air fan

 

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

801 S 31st

No observations.

 

PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2900 Duncan

No observations.

 

SAINT JAMES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

120 Michigan

No observations.

 

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

5332 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

 

Repairing

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

BIGGINS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

408 Hickory

Observations:

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

 

FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2602 Genefield Rd

Observations:

Repairing

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

 

COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3312 Beck Rd

No observations.

 

SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

5802 S 22nd

No observations.

 

SKAITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4701 Schoolside Ln

No observations.

 

CABANA GRILL

2131 St Joseph Ave

Observations:

-Grease spilled on parking lot by the refuse storage area

-Clean up grease spills and clean the grease storage container to prevent rodent and other pest infestation

 

PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2610 Blackwell Rd

No observations.

 

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL

5655 S 4th St

No observations.

 

OAK GROVE SCHOOL

4901 Cook Rd

No observations

 

LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2812 St. Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

WEBSTER ADULT EDUCATION & CATERING

1211 N 18th

No observations.

 

INDEPENDENT CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1302 N. 49th Terr

No observations.

 

BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL

720 N Noyes

No observations.

 

HOSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6401 Gordon

No observations.

 

TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

3227 Olive

No observations.

 

PICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3923 Pickett Rd

No observations.

 

HYDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

509 Thompson

No observations.

 

BURGER KING

715 E Highland Ave

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Drink cup without a lid and straw

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

-Put employee drinks in break room

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

Time as a Public Health Control.*

-No timers on food that is on time control

-Using time as your control for bacterial growth you must have a written procedure on site as well as providing one to the health authority. Product must be clearly labeled with time and date, can not hold longer than 4 hours, after using time as your control product used must be discarded

-Write time as per the written procedure and discard food on time

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

-Dirty refuse enclosure

-A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, litter, and kept clean

-Clean dumpster areas and keep lids down

 

CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1510 Duncan

No observations.

 

ROBIDOUX MIDDLE SCHOOL

4212 St. Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

PIZZA RANCH

3007 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

2602 Edmond

No observations.

 

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

412 E Highland

No observations.

 

SAINT FRANCIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

2641 Seneca

No observations.

 

KING HILL MART & LIQUOR

4702 King Hill Ave

No observations.

 

SUBWAY

6101 Lake Ave

No observations.

 

CASEYS GENERAL STORE

2423 N Woodbine Rd

Observations:

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

 

SUBWAY

1405 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

TACO JOHNS

6110 Lake Ave

No observations.

 

IL LAZZARONE

1628 Frederick

Observations:

Food-Contact Surfaces.

-Dirty ice machine -(A) Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and -Must be cleaned and sanitized daily

 

Repairing

-First reinspection on damaged floor in dish room. The floor is not smooth and easily cleanable

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

-Second reinspection will be charged a fee.

 

HELEN DAVIS STATE SCHOOL

2900 Scott

No observations.

 

CHINA SUPER BUFFET

617 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

-Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

-No proper soap at one of two kitchen hand sinks

-Supply soap at handsinks at all time

-Hand soap (not dish soap ) is required for hand washing

 

Hand Drying Provision.

-No disposable towels in employee restroom

-Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.

-Must have towels at all times

 

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-Hand sink used to store utensils

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

-This is a repeat violation during every routine inspection. Educate your cooks on this issue to prevent contamination of food

 

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

-Ice machine is not covered

-Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

-Equipment must be properly covered as designed

 

SAKURA

2209 N Belt

No observations.

 

HOOF AND HORN

429 Illinois

No observations.

 

JAKES RESTAURANT

620 Edmond

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.

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

Covering Receptacles

-Dumpster has no lids. Grease is spilled onto alley

-Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors

-Clean up grease spills

 

PANDA EXPRESS

5301 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101

No observations.

 

RIVERBEND TREATMENT CENTER

5910 Mitchell

No observations.

 

PIZZA HUT

809 N 22nd

No observations.

 

COUNTRY SQUIRE RET RES

1602 Buckingham

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

Elwood school officials asking voters to give them authority to raise money for capital improvements

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Riverside United School District 114 officials hope voters today give them authority to raise money for capital improvements.

The district in Elwood has placed on the ballot a 3.60 mill capital outlay levy authority.

According to the district, Riverside is one of the seven out of 286 Kansas school districts which doesn’t have a capital outlay mill levy. Instead, the district has borrowed money to pay for capital expenses, a practice the Kansas State Department of Education frowns upon.

The ballot issue would give the district authority to use the entire 3.60 mill levy, but it doesn’t have to use the entire amount. School officials say the school board will evaluate needs on a year-by-year basis.

A table issued by the Riverside district states a 3.6 mill increase would raise taxes annually by $20.77 for a home appraised at slightly more than $50,000; $41.62 for a home appraised at $100,500; and $83.56 for a home appraised at slightly more than $200,000.

Commercial property appraised at $84,380 would pay $75.96 more annually and commercial property appraised at slightly more than $250,000 would pay $226.22 more a year.

Agricultural property appraised at around $50,000 would pay $54.11 more a year and farmland appraised at a bit more than $200,000 would pay $216.54 more per year.

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