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Windy today with temps near 20

Temperatures will begin to be moderate today but values are expected to remain well below normal through the end of the week. Snow chances return to portions of northern Missouri on Thursday before widespread rains impact much of the region on Saturday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 4 p.m., then a chance of rain between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7 p.m., then a slight chance of freezing drizzle between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night: Snow likely after midnight, mixing with rain after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow between midnight and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

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Missouri settles another harassment suit by female employee

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state will pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a Missouri corrections employee who said she was harassed by co-workers at two state prisons.

The payout was announced Monday in a monthly report by Attorney General Eric Schmitt. The settlement is nearly evenly divided between prison caseworker Jennifer LaFleur and her attorneys.

LaFleur alleged she was harassed while working at the Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in St. Joseph and the Kansas City Re-Entry Center. She said her male co-workers called her sexually explicit names, commented on her body and asked for sex.

Food safety inspections for February

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

 

SONIC DRIVE IN

3110 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

System Maintained in Good Repair:

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

-1. Fix leak on mop sink

 

CITY STAR

2120 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

RIVERMART

320 Edmond

No observations.

 

TACO BELL

910 Francis

No observations.

 

HUNAN RESTAURANT

409 N 36th St

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding* -Freshly cooked chicken put in cooler before cooling

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

-Must cool down correctly or place in hot holding.

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

 

LITTLE CAESARS

3304 Ashland

No observations.

 

LITTLE CAESARS

2120 Mitchell

No observations.

 

IHOP 2/19

3804 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

System Maintained in Good Repair:

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

 

CATTLE BARN CAFE

4603 Packers

No observations.

 

BARBOSA’S CASTILLO

906 Sylvanie

No observations.

 

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HY VEE DELI

201 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces:

-Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

 

GARFIELD SHELL

909 Alabama

Observations:

Hand Drying Provision:

-No paper towels in kitchen sink

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

 

GAMBINO’S PIZZA

5430 Frederick Ave

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

 

System Maintained in Good Repair:

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

-1. Have repaired or placed with in 72 hours.

 

McDONALDS

1310A S Riverside Rd

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

-Products are 60 degrees

 

Hair Restraint Effectiveness:

-Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles.

-Only 2 employees are wearing hair restraints, why?

 

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.

 

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

 

HARDEES
3911 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions:

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

 

System Maintained in Good Repair:

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE

2332 S 22nd St

No observations.

 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE

401 E Hyde Park

No observations.

 

GENEO’S PIZZA

811 Francis

No observations.

 

LONG JOHN SILVERS

1701 N Belt Hwy

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

 

SUBWAY

3114 N Belt Hwy

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

 

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.

 

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment:

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

 

LONGBOARDS

106 S 7th Street

No observations.

 

FREDERICK INN INC

1627 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

CORBY PLACE SENIOR LIVING

422 Felix

No observations.

 

TRIUMPH-UNITED VENDING

5302 Stockyards

No observations.

 

BOUDREAUX’S LOUISIANA

224 N 4th St

Observations:

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*

-Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods

-(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food;

-Ready to eat (no cook) foods must be stored on top rack

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

 

MAREK CATERING

308 Illinois

No observations.

 

MAREK CATERING, MAREK RESTAURANT

432A Virginia St

No observations.

 

PIZZA ROYAL

5723 Lake Ave

No observations.

 

SODEXO

5701 Providence

No observations.

 

GROUND ROUND

123 S 6th St

No observations.

 

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE

915 N Woodbine Rd

No observations.

 

ARBYS ROAST BEEF

4601A S Leonard Rd

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. Food was at 50 degrees plus, was discarded, service vendor contacted

 

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.

 

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

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions:

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

 

DON SASSO ARGENTINIAN  RESTAURANT

2715 N Belt

No observations.

 

VFW POST

306 Cherokee

No observations.

 

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HY VEE SALAD BAR

201 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Wood, Use Limitation:

-All bare wood surface must be sealed so they are non-absorbent, smooth and cleanable.

 

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment:

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

 

DENNYS RESTAURANT

4015 Frederick Ave

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

 

PERKINS

3901 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Food Storage:

-At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.

 

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.

 

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

 

IHOP 2/27

3804 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

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

-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use

 

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.

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions:

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

-1. Back of house floors are awful, walk in cooler floor is also bad.

Obituaries March 4th

Dee L. Gilleland
1927 – 2019

Dee L. Gilleland, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at his home.
He was born December 5, 1927 in Plattsburg, MO.

Dee married Betty Joan Musser May 16, 1950; she preceded him in death on February 3, 2019.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Dee was a mechanic with Thomas Construction for 23 years, then with Lawhon Construction for 10 years and retired in 1990. He also worked as a mechanic for Miller Chevrolet

Dee enjoyed fishing and watching western and comedy movies. He was also happy to help Joan with her gardening. Dee loved mechanic work and tinkering with vehicles.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Bertha Elizabeth (Cantrell) Gilleland; and brother, Max C. Gilleland.

Survivors include his sons, Jerry Gilleland (JoDan), Max Gilleland (Cindy); grandchildren, Angie Murkins (Ryan), Tyler Gilleland (Abby); Andrew Gilleland, Cody Gilleland; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Jon Gilleland (Ann); sister-in-law, Doris Brinton; several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation is Tuesday, March 05, 2019, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Service is Wednesday, March 06, 2019, 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory
5005 Frederick Blvd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506

Wind Chill Advisory in effect until noon

A sunny day won’t be enough to get temperatures out of the basement this afternoon, but a slow rise back toward more seasonable temperatures is expected through the week. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -6 and -16. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -9 and zero. West wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -1 and -11. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of snow before 3 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Friday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Rain and snow. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

St. Joseph woman, 3-year-old hospitalized after SUV crash

BUCHANAN COUNTY— Two people were injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Sunday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Nissan Rogue driven by Brandon D. Reece, 40, St. Joseph, was westbound on Picket Road two miles west of St. Joseph. The vehicle began to skid as the driver attempted to turn north at 85th. It slid across the road and struck an embankment.

Passengers in the Nissan Avery L. Pena, 29, and Alea Cole, 3, both of St. Joseph, were transported by private vehicle to Mosaic Life Care. Reece was not injured. All three were properly restrained

St. Joseph School District cancels classes for Monday

Due to the extreme cold and wind chill expected overnight, the St. Joseph School District announced classes are cancelled for Monday, March 4th.

This includes Hillyard Technical Center, Adult Education and preschool.

All after school activities for Monday are also canceled.

For a full list of area school closures and late starts, click here.

Obituaries March 3rd

JoAnn Evans
1928 – 2019

JoAnn Evans, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Living Community.
She was born September 24, 1928 in St. Joseph, MO.

JoAnn married Vincent Thomas Evans, Sr. on May 1, 1948, they lived in the Helena area for 62 years. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2010.

She was the first secretary at Helena Elementary School. JoAnn loved her job and she considered everyone there her second family. She was a member of Central Christian Church. JoAnn loved being a grandma and enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle (Watson) Taube; son, Vincent “Tom” Evans, Jr.; grandson, Nathan James Kapp; brother, Virgil Taube; sisters, Agnus Milbourn, Cleola Douglas, and Dorothy Thornton.

Survivors include daughter, Patricia Kapp (Stan); son, Terry Evans (Debbie); 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Dolores Evans; sister-in-law, Dorothy James; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Helena Elementary School.

 

Steven Merritt
1960 – 2019

Steven Merritt 58, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Saint Joseph. Born June 14, 1960, St. Joseph, preceded in death by parents: Virginia and Leroy Merritt. Survivors: sister, Robin Garcia-Merritt, Patricia (Danny) Floyd, bothers: Ronald, Gary and David Merritt, and son, Logan Merritt. Cremation under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.

 

Ronald James Wood
1938 – 2019

Ronald James Wood 80, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 in a St. Joseph health care center.

He was born December 23, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Jessie and Joseph Wood. He graduated from Benton High School, and attended one year at Maryville College. He served in the United States Army, and owned and operated Woods Grocery Markets for over 50 years. He enjoyed feeding the birds, and he was a member of the St. James Catholic Church.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe, Fred, and Franklin Wood, sisters, Norma Giseburt, Mary E. Wood, and Twin Girls. Survivors include: former wife, Barbara J. Wood, daughter, Jenny (Darrel) Schildknecht, King City, MO., step daughter, Terri (Darrel) Mead, step son, Rolland Mace, brother, Frank (Eva) Wood, sister, Charlotte Majewski of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Chantal Schildknecht, Paige (Tyler) Fleetwood, and Dakota Schildknecht, nine nieces and nephews: Mark Majewski, Eric Majewski, Jenny Odell, Lorrie Deshon, Mike Giseburt, Linda Thomas, Jerry Giseburt, and Cheryl Wood, who was Ron’s caretaker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 10:30 am at Horigan Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Wednesday with the family to receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. James Renovation Building Fund.

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