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Business magazine recognizes Northwest president as ‘Icon of Education’

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Northwest Missouri State University President Dr. John Jasinski. Photo courtesy Northwest.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Dr. John Jasinski, president of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, has been named a 2019 Icon of Education in the February edition of Ingram’s business magazine.

In an interview published by the magazine, Jasinski reflected on Northwest’s performance excellence and fiscal stewardship as well as how his memories of growing up in Flint, Michigan, shape his approach.

To read the Ingram’s article, click here.

The magazine noted the honorees “have demonstrated exceptional, lifelong commitment to improving the lives of their students, and by extension, the health” of the Kansas City region for decades to come.

Other honorees in the magazine’s Class of 2019 included Dr. Carl Cleveland III, president at Cleveland University Kansas City; Vicki Schwinke, vice president of academic affairs at State Technical College of Missouri; Kevin Eichner, chancellor at Ottawa University; Frank Einhellig, provost at Missouri State University; Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor at Ozarks Technical Community College; Dr. Sandy Hutchinson, a professor at the University of Central Missouri; Betty Drees, president of the Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research; Dr. Betty Walizer, professor of teacher education at Fort Hays State University; and Carol Strickland, director of the National Teachers Hall of Fame at Emporia State University.

In addition to his service as Northwest’s 10th president, Jasinski recently was elected by his peers to serve as a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors. He also was elected to a one-year term as vice chair of the Council on Public Higher Education, which is composed of the presidents and chancellors of public higher education institutions in Missouri. Jasinski serves on the Malcolm Baldrige Performance Excellence Program’s Board of Overseers, the Kansas City Area Development Council and on the advisory team of the commissioner for the Missouri Department of Higher Education. He recently was named chair of the MIAA’s risk management task force.

Jasinski has served as president at Northwest since 2009 and previously was a faculty member at the University.

– Northwest Missouri State University press release –

Obituaries March 6th

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Charlie Castle
1933 – 2019

Charlie Castle, 86, of St. Joseph, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Living Community in St. Joseph. Charlie was born February 28, 1933 in St. Joseph, to Forest and Pansey (Walker) Castle.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy; receiving an honorable discharge.

He was a member of the IBEW for 65 years, working as an electrician for many different contractors. He then was the business manager for IBEW for six years prior to retiring.

Charlie was a member of the Savannah United Methodist Church.

He was generous with his smile and his friendship. He loved being outdoors, especially the family’s yearly trip to Minnesota. He was an avid fisherman, but truly treasured his family’s time together reuniting at South Turtle Lake. Time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him great pride and joy.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and golf, as well as coaching and watching his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.

He married Mary Lou Nold on August 12, 1955 and she survives. Also surviving are children Kirke Castle (Roxie), Kim Morgan (Jason), Kevin Castle (Dianne); grandchildren, Jason (Kelly), Jayme (Jesse), Jarod, Marnie, Max; great-grandchildren Bryson, Hadlee, Cutler, Sadie, Hanna; a sister Beverly June Schneider; other relatives, friends, and loving dog Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and brother Bob.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Noyes Home or to Freudenthal Hospice.

Services will be Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Norman D. Goodman
1936 – 2019

Norman Goodman, 82, of Hiawatha, passed Monday, March 4, 2019, at Maple Heights Nursing Home.

He was born April 1, 1936 in Sabetha, to Lucy “May” Tyner and James Goodman. He grew up on a farm near Wetmore, and attended country school prior to graduating from Wetmore High School in 1954.

Norman married Lynda Gregory of St. Joseph, on May 16, 1970. They lived in the Fairview and Hiawatha area for 48 years. He and Lynda were devoted members of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hiawatha. He was also a member of the Lions Club; BPOE #1741 Hiawatha Elks Lodge; and Knights of Columbus Council #8505.

He farmed in Nemaha County, worked at KDOT prior to working as a welder in Wathena, and owned and operated a lawn service and a trash service in Hiawatha. Norman also worked at the Walmart in Hiawatha. Norman loved working outside, socializing with the many friends he had in the community, and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren whenever he could.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Banwart; and brother, Merlin Goodman. Survivors include: wife, Lynda; son, Dwayne (Carol); son, Kevin; daughter, Lynette Grier (Mike); son Dennis (Rachelle); 8 grandchildren, Caden, Zachary, Kesha, Colton, Aunna, Chloe, Katie, and Neville; 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Verna Goodman; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services are planned for Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Frazier, MO cemetery. On Thursday the rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m., followed by visitation from 5-7 p.m.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Norman’s name.

 

James Ray Birkinsha, Sr.
1938 – 2019

James Ray Birkinsha, Sr. 80, of Atchison KS died on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 at his home surround by his family.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 pm on Saturday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Research and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

James was born on July 16, 1938 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Raymond E. and Bessie L. (Trisler) Birkinsha. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1956. He served in the Army National Guard. Mr. Birkinsha was a firefighter and worked for the Atchison City Fire Department for over 20 years, retiring in 1981. He also did handyman jobs around town for many people including the Hilltop, and Keimigs Capri Motel . James enjoyed fishing, going to the casinos and spending time with his family.

He was married to Iris “Helen” Portenier on Sept. 22, 1956. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2011. Survivors include three sons; Jim Birkinsha (Becky Roland), Phil (Stacy) Birkinsha, of Atchison KS and Michael (Karen) Birkinsha, St. Joseph, MO, five daughters; Lavon (Bob) Harmon, Michelle (Bob) Henry, Rhoda (Joe) Butner, all of Atchison, KS, Teresa (Jim) Leydon, LaPlata, MD, Julie (Tracey) Irwin, Hiawatha, KS, twenty two grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. His parents, wife Iris, two brothers; Jack & Jerry Birkinsha, three grandchildren and two son in-law’s Richard Honeywell and Jerry Long preceded him in death.

 

Vernon K. “Keith” May
1929 – 2019

Vernon ‘Keith’ May, 89, Winchester, KS passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2019 at Country Care Nursing Home in Easton, KS.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, KS with Rev. Tom Nehring, officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. The family request memorial contributions are made to the wishes of the donor’s choice. Words of remembrance and sympathy may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Keith was born on September 26, 1929 in Menoken, KS, the son of Clyde and Winifred (Strobel) May. Keith worked as a prison guard for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the US Penitentiary in Leavenworth, KS for over 20 years. After retiring from the prison, Keith worked at a fertilizer plant in Lawrence, KS, prior to the plant closing and he also did various farm work in the Winchester area. Keith was a former member of the Victory Baptist Church in Tonganoxie, KS and the American Angus Association.

Keith was married to Virginia L. Mikesell. She preceded Keith in death. Keith is also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randal May in 1967; and two sisters, Marilyn Clark and Eleanor Shughart.

Keith is survived by a son, Michael May, Winchester; daughter, Dr. Leslie May (Dr. Joseph Pelati), Houston, TX; and a brother, Robert May, Stanley, KS.

 

Jo Mazurski
1958 – 2019

Jo Mazurski, 60, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.
Survivors include husband, Rick; daughter, Cherish (Marlon); 3 grandchildren; 2 siblings.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses or to donate online, visit Jo’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com and select Donate Now.

Dollar Tree to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Dollar Tree is closing up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year and rebranding about 200 others under the Dollar Tree name.

The company closed 84 Family Dollar stores in the fourth quarter, 37 more than originally planned. The company has said that it will renovate at least 1,000 stores this year.

The Family Dollar store in St. Joseph is at 809 N 22nd Street.

Dollar Tree Inc., based in Chesapeake, Virginia, acquired Family Dollar in 2015 for almost $9 billion.
The company said Wednesday that it’s seeking rent concessions from landlords at the 84 stores closed late last year and if it doesn’t get them, it’ll speed up the pace of store closings to as many as 390 locations. Dollar Tree closes about 75 stores annually.

The company had 15,237 stores in 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of Feb. 2.

Daytime temps in the 30s and above through the weekend

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Light snow will move across far northern Missouri late tonight and continue through the day on Thursday. Accumulations will generally remain in the 1 to 2 inch range. Otherwise the remainder of the area should see mostly dry conditions with temperatures continuing a slow climb through late week. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night: Showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

2 adults, 4 children hospitalized after van overturns in water-filled ditch

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ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. — Six people were injured in an accident just before 9p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Nissan Minivan driven by Alisha R. Sachs, 33, Tarkio, was southbound on Interstate 29 three miles east of Watson. The van skidded out of control when the vehicle’s front passenger tire deflated. The van slid off the road into a water-filled ditch and overturned.

Atchison-Holt ambulance transported Sachs and passengers Mark S. Sachs, 31, Lincoln, NE., Aubrey L. Sachs, 9; Mark S. Sachs, 4; Raelynn J. Sachs, 8; and Riley F. Sachs, 10, all of Tarkio to the Fairfax Hospital.

Mark S. Sachs, 31, was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

3-year-old wounded in apparent accidental shooting in Atchison

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ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 3-year-old boy has been flown to a hospital with an abdominal wound after an apparent accidental shooting in a northeast Kansas home.

Authorities responded Tuesday after the boy’s mother reported that her son picked up a loose gun, which went off as he was handling it.

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson said further details on how the boy came to find the gun and who it belongs to can’t be discussed at this time pending an investigation. Wilson says the cause of the discharge appears to be accidental.

The boy initially was taken to Atchison Hospital and flown from there to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Band suggestions needed for Parties on the Parkway

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Parties on the Parkway 2018 logo courtesy of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

Planning is underway and public input is needed for a summer event in St. Joseph.

The committee planning the annual Parties on the Parkway event is asking the public for suggestions on bands to hire for the concert series this summer.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications and Marketing Kristi Bailey said they work with the City of St. Joseph to bring live music, food, networking and kids activities to various areas along the Parkway. At this stage in the planning process, they are wanting to know what area residents are interested in hearing at Parties on the Parkway.

“We like to do music everyone can sing along to or tap their feet to, so we’ve had bands that have done cover music or upbeat original music, really, any kind of genre,” Bailey said. “We like to help bring the party to Parties on the Parkway, so we do like to have good fast paced music that people want to enjoy.”

Suggestions need to be submitted before Thursday. They can be emailed to [email protected]. Bailey said to include the band or artist’s name and a link to their website, if available. Suggestions can also be submitted on the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Parties on the Parkway is a free event held once a month from May through August at different places along the Parkway system in St. Joseph. The first Parties on the Parkway is scheduled for Thursday, May 9th.

Obituaries March 5th

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Rickey Joe Shackelford
1948 – 2019

Rickey Joe Shackelford, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.
He was born January 26, 1948 in Stanberry, Missouri.

Rickey married Janet Lee Daniel October 26, 1968. She survives of the home. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Stanberry, Missouri. Rickey was an accountant for AGP for 34 years, retiring in 2010.
He enjoyed reading, the outdoors, and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Shackelford; brother-in-law, Kenny Bentley.
Additional survivors include brother, Roger Shackelford; brother-in-law, Johnny Daniel (Carol); sister-in-law, Linda Bentley; numerous nieces and nephews.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to The Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Jacqueline “Jacque” Sue Snider
1958 – 2019

Jacqueline “Jacque” Sue Snider,60, St, Joseph, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019.
She was born May 8, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Jacque was a 1976 graduate of Central High School and a 1980 graduate of CMSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She formerly worked for Guaranteed Foods in Kansas City, as a small business owner and part–time bus driver in Mississippi, and most recently as an assistant manager for FedEx here in St. Joseph.
Known affectionately to her family as “Snak”, she was a bowler, a dog lover, a sports fan, and the go-to expert for family shrimp boils every 4th of July. She lived with her mother, Gene, here in town, and she loved and was loved by her family and all who knew her. A great conversationalist, Jacque hardly knew a stranger, and she had a reputation as one of the hardest-working, most loyal employees anyone had had the privilege to be around.

Jacque was preceded in death by her father, David Snider. She is survived by her mother, Gene Snider of the home; brother, Steve, St. Joseph; sister, Jennifer, Wisconsin; uncle and aunt, Bill and Lyn Chatman, Tennessee; aunts, Mary Chatman and Yvonne Miljak, Mississippi, uncle and aunt Rick and Judy Snider, Idaho; several cousins, nieces, a nephew, a great niece and two great nephews; and by her “family” of co-workers.

All family, friends, co-workers and others whose lives were touched by this wonderful lady are invited Wednesday, March 6, 2019 to attend Visitation 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. and Memorial Service 6:30 to 7:30 P.M., both at Renovation Church, 3822 Cook Rd. here in St. Joseph to reminisce, grieve, and support each other through this unfortunate time. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

 

William “Bill” Babcock, Sr
1939 – 2019

Bill Babcock, 79, of Stewartsville, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2019.

He married his wife of 60 years, Barbara “Bobbie” Babcock, on March 22, 1959 in St. Joseph. She passed away on December 21, 2018. Bill was the VP of Operations for MAC Equipment in Kansas City and Sabetha for many years. He was a member of Freeman Chapel and loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors: three children, Terry Robertson, Bill Babcock, Jr. (Sherri) and Jim Babcock (Merry Beth); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters Artis Burton and Gayle Blake; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Bill is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Les Robertson.

Bill was cremated under the care of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Services will be at a later date.

 

Russell Barnes
1925 – 2019

Russell Barnes of Savannah passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at his residence.

Russell was born to Howard and Lorena (Coffee) Barnes on April 3, 1925 in Albany, Missouri. He married Mary Patrick on November 11, 1950 in Albany. She survives him of the home.

Russell owned and operated Barnes Body Shop in Savannah. He loved camping and the outdoors, especially in the Branson area.

Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his parents, son; George Barnes and sister; Rita Barnes.

In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is survived by daughters; Ann Bougher, Cathy (Walt) Bowman, brothers; Ed (Nancy) Barnes, Gary (Helen) Barnes, sister; Janice Barnes, grandchildren; Amy Bowman, Becky Bowman, C.J. (Jessica) Bowman, Clint Barnes, Erin Robertson, Ricky Bougher, great-grandchildren; Jay Bowman, Kaysha Hufford, Taryn Robertson, Kirsten Hufford, Macray Brooks, Laynie Robertson, Josh Hufford, Jaden Bowman, Jillian Bowman, Lindsey Prince and Ryan Barnes; five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at the Savannah Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in Mr. Barnes memory.

Mosaic Life Care names new president for Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville

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Mosaic Life Care has named Nate Blackford as its new president for
Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville. Photo courtesy Mosaic.

Mosaic Life Care has named Nate Blackford as its new president for Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville effective April 1, 2019, when Mosaic assumes operations of the hospital in Maryville.

According to a news release from Mosaic, Blackford was most recently the vice president and chief operating officer of MPact Health in Parkville, where he played a key leadership role in the creation and development of a multi-state clinically integrated network of physicians, clinics and hospitals. Before that, Blackford was the vice president and chief operating officer of Northwest Medical Center in Albany, Mo., where he directed a broad range of clinical departments and administrative services.

“Nate is a great fit for our medical center in Maryville, and we are excited for this new chapter to begin,” says Mark Laney, MD, Mosaic CEO. “Nate is well-known in the Maryville community and has strong ties there. We look for him to build on the great foundation currently in place, and his background and expertise fit perfectly for this important leadership role.”

In his new role as president, Blackford is responsible for the growth and management of Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville and its affiliated medical group and outpatient services.

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