A Lafayette High School student was hit by a vehicle that slid on icy roads Wednesday morning.
According to the St. Joseph Police Department, at 7:35 a.m., an 18-year-old Lafayette student was walking on the edge of the road on 5th Street when he was hit by a vehicle driven by another Lafayette student. Police say the vehicle slid on the roads due to ice.
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with a minor head injury.
CLINTON COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 2a.m. Wednesday in Clinton County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Jeep Cherokee driven by Erica A. Cawthon 22, Lathrop, was westbound on State Route PP just east of Mo. 33 in Holt. The Jeep slid on the ice, traveled off the road, struck a tree and overturned.
Cawthon was transported to Liberty Hospital. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.
Freezing drizzle will continue through the morning commute making for hazardous travel particularly on secondary and untreated roads, bridges and overpasses. This will also make for other slippery surfaces as well so be sure to watch your footing. The drizzle will come to an end by 9 a.m. however temperatures will only rise into the 20s today so if it looks wet it is probably icy. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of flurries before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 26. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
DAVIESS COUNTY — Five people were injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Tuesday in Daviess County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Marquise T. Jones, 35, Trenton, was northbound on Interstate 35 three miles south of Winston. The Chrysler slid on the ice-covered road and collided with a semi that was stationary due to a earlier crash.
Daviess County EMS transported passenger Kayla A. Jones, 26, Trenton, to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. A private vehicle transported Marquise Jones and three children to the hospital. The semi driver from Wisconsin was not injured. All six were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.
Verna P. Parker
1919 – 2019
Verna P. Parker, 99, of Highland, went to be with her Lord February 24, 2019.
A Celebration of her life is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Pastor Jerry Petering will officiate. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 -6 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.
Verna was a lifelong resident of Highland. She was born August 12, 1919 in Highland, the youngest of nine children of George and Rose Brunner Parker. Verna graduated from Highland High School and later with an associate’s degree from Highland Community Junior College. Directly out of high school she went to work for the telephone company in Highland. Verna worked for them a number of years before she was transferred to Hiawatha where she worked until retiring.
She was a dedicated member of the Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Vanderslice Chapter #184, Order of Eastern Star in Highland. Verna enjoyed her family, and in later years, her nieces and nephews families. She was blessed with excellent health and sharp mind until recent days. She was also very fortunate to be able to stay at home as well.
She will be missed by her nieces and nephews that survive.
Verna was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Eugene, Lloyd, Homer, James, Neal; sisters: Josephine Sands, Dorothy Lombard, and an infant sister.
Memorial contributions are suggested to HUMPC sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.
Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson
1953 – 2019
Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.
He was born February 18, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Derrick married Teresa Lynn Rothwell June 24, 2017. She survives of the home.
He enjoyed camping, cooking and was a chef at Disney World for over a year. Derrick also sponsored many friends in A.A. and N.A. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel (Baity); and sister, Roxanne.
Additional survivors include children, Michael Short, Cher Short, George Adams, Joshua Wilson (Tessa), Teddy Paugh (Jennifer), Natasha Smith (John), Kenneth Paugh; grandchildren, Octavion “Buddy”, Destiny, Mariah, Brett and Tailor; sister, Leslie Barclay (Gilbert); other numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses, to donate online or sign the online guestbook, please visit Derrick’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com.
St. Joseph, Mo. – The presidential search committee at Missouri Western State University has announced the three finalists to be the University’s fifth president.
According to a press release from Missouri Western, the finalists will be on campus for in-person interviews next week. The interview process includes an open forum where all students, faculty, staff and the community can hear a presentation from the candidates and ask questions.
Missouri Western is seeking a successor to Dr. Robert Vartabedian, who announced last August that he would retire at the end of June, 2019 after eleven years as president.
The three finalists are listed below. More information, including each candidate’s curriculum vitae, can be found at missouriwestern.edu/presidential-search.
Matthew J. Wilson, J.D., open forum: 3:15 p.m. Monday, March 4, Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall
Wilson, formerly the president of The University of Akron, is a professor of law at The University of Akron School of Law. Previously, Wilson served as professor of law, associate dean of academic affairs and associate dean for student affairs for the University of Wyoming College of Law from 2009-2014. From 2011-2014, he concurrently served as an international scholar at Kyung Hee University Law School. Wilson began his academic career in 2003 at Temple University’s Japan Campus serving first as law program director and associate professor of law, and then as general counsel, associate dean and senior associate dean. Wilson began his legal career as an associate at Akerman Senterfitt P.A. in Orlando, Florida. He then served as general counsel for YPD.com/Advanced Telecommunication Network, Inc. before returning to Akerman as a senior associate. Wilson is a graduate of the University of Utah with a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Asian Studies and holds a J.D from Temple University School of Law.
Terisa C. Riley, Ph.D., open forum: 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall
Riley is the senior vice president for student affairs and university administration for Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Before assuming this position, she held the position of senior vice president for fiscal and student affairs and vice president for student affairs. Riley joined Texas A&M-Kingsville from the University of South Dakota, where she served as assistant vice president of student services and dean of students. Riley also has held various administrative positions at Saint Louis University, Greenville College (Illinois), Central Methodist College (Missouri), and the Affton and Lindbergh School Districts (Missouri). She has served on the graduate faculties of the University of South Dakota and Saint Louis University, teaching in courses in higher education and serving on dissertation committees. Riley received her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Saint Louis University. She earned her M.A. in higher education administration, as well as her B.A. in communication, from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
JuliAnn Mazachek, Ph.D., open forum: 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 8, Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall
Mazachek is the vice president of academic affairs for Washburn University. Prior to assuming this role, Mazachek served as the president and CEO of the Washburn University Foundation from 2002-2017. Previously, Mazachek was dean of the Washburn University School of Business and a professor of accounting. Dedicated to the teaching mission of Washburn, Mazachek continues to teach accounting and leadership at the graduate level. She received the Washburn University Ned Fleming Excellence in Teaching Award in 1997 and is a Certified Management Accountant. Mazachek received her Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Kansas, where she also earned her M.B.A. in accounting and finance. Mazachek earned her B.S. in engineering management with an emphasis in mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Another cool day is expected today with highs ranging from the low to mid 20s across northern Missouri to the Mid 30s across central Missouri. Tonight, freezing drizzle is expected across east central Kansas, the KC Metro and, west central Missouri. This freezing drizzle is expected to continue through midday Wednesday making for hazardous travel particularly during the Wednesday morning commute. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A slight chance of freezing drizzle after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight: A slight chance of drizzle or freezing drizzle before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of freezing drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
CALDWELL COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just before 4:30p.m. Monday in Caldwell County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Lonnie P. Moyers, 64, Kidder, was eastbound on Old U.S. 36 just west of Hamilton. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck a westbound 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Deborah A. Lintner, 61, Hamilton.
Cameron County Ambulance transported Lintner to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Moyers was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.
