Around St Joseph 2011

2011

Around St. Joseph A local’s guide to St. Joseph and the surrounding area

Know your boundaries School boundaries, that is

Never be bored again There’s plenty to do, see in the area all year long

A look into local volunteer opportunities

New to town?

Get turned on to the basics

They represent

Know your city, state government officials

A publication of the

Serving communities in Missouri for over 28 years.

ST. JOSEPH LOCATIONS: Family Medicine Associates 2303 Village Dr. • 816-232-6818

Northwest Family Dental 2911 S. Belt Hwy • 816-364-6444

North End Health Center 1515 St. Joseph Ave • 816-233-3338

South Side Health Center 5001 Lake. • 816-238-7788

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Northwest Behavioral Health Services (Located at Family Medicine Associates)

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King City Clinic 660-535-4347

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Oregon Clinic 660-446-3307

Hamilton Medical Clinic 816-583-2151

Mound City Clinic 660-442-5464

Northwest Pharmacy Services 816-583-2881 (Hamilton)

Mound City Dental 660-442-5507

Savannah Medical Clinic 816-324-3121

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Table of Contents

Alternative Education.....19 Calendar of Events............4 City Communicates through Multiple Venues ...........................................27 City Government .............25 Creative St. Joseph..........13 From Campsite to City .............................................2 Getting the hook-up ..........6 A healthful helping hand .............................................7 Higher Education ............22 In the County ...................28 Know Your Boundaries ...........................................21

A Little Drive for a lot of Fun...................................8 Make Some Waves ...........12 Night at the Theatre........14 Permits & Licenses..........28 Play All Day .....................10 Preserving History..........18 The Sporty Life..................9 St. Joseph Board Members........................20 St. Joseph City Council ...........................................26 St. Joseph’s Finest...........24 State Legislators..............29 Take a Look at a Book .....23 U.S. Legislators ................30 Volunteerism ...................16

HISTORY From campsite to city

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ne might say the City of St. Joseph started with the meager campsite of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who stopped at the banks of the Missouri River to plan their trip across the western United States.

But its true beginnings stem from the ambitions of a most prominent citizen.

The campsite of Lewis and Clark would later be the location of one of the first trading posts in Missouri.

The post, opened by a fur trader named Joseph Robidoux in 1826, allowed travelers to stock up for their tough trip west. The historic post was called the Blacksnake Hills Trading Post.

In 1837, the federal government purchased two million acres of Missouri land from two native Indian tribes. Shortly thereafter, the Blacksnake Hills Trading Post was assigned a post office. This was the push needed to create a city.

Robidoux decided to construct the city, at first hoping to name it

Robidoux. One of the men hired to construct the city, Simeon Kemper, envisioned a city with wide avenues and plenty of parks. Instead, Robidoux opted for a design with more narrow streets and more opportunity to sell properties. In 1843, the city plan was filed with the state of Missouri. St. Joseph was born.

Robidoux’s influence on the city is apparent at nearly every turn, even today.

He had two children with his first wife, Eugenie, who passed away after four years of marriage.

The couple named those children Messanie and Joseph F. Robidoux.

With his second wife, Angelique, he had six sons and a daughter. Their names, Faraon, Julius, Francis, Felix, Edmond, Charles and Sylvanie, can be found throughout the city.

St. Joseph prospered after its founding. The city’s population grew from 800 in 1846 to nearly 9,000 by 1860. Robidoux remained a wellknown citizen, until he died in 1868.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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t. Joseph offers a host of fun and engaging activities throughout the year. Don’t miss your favorite event. Keep this list of major happenings handy and be sure to check out the St. Joseph News-Press for specific information when the event draws closer.

Parties on the Parkway: This free series of after-work community

events features live music, food, drinks and prizes. Parties are held the second Thursday of the month, beginning in May and run through September at various locations along St. Joseph’s Parkway system.

Rockin’ on the River: A free encore to the Parties on the Parkway series, held the first Saturday in October at Riverfront Park near the Remington Nature Center.

Southside Fall Festival: An annual weekend celebration, typically in September. The event is three days of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family. Visitors can stop by nearly 100 booths featuring arts and handmade crafts, a food court and children’s games. Live music is also featured throughout the weekend.

Pumpkin Fest: In October, this festival offers fun for the young and

young-at-heart. The festival includes a parade, children’s games and a food court.

Josephine Expo: The October annual women’s event in St. Joseph, the expo features booths, a merchandise mart, a food court, live music and fashion shows.

Veteran’s Day Parade: On Veteran’s Day in November, the city hosts an annual parade through the streets of downtown St. Joseph.

Sugar Plum Festival: In mid-November, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art turns into a holiday gallery. The weekend-long event offers food, gift ideas and tastings.

Mayor’s Christmas Party: In early December, the Mayor hosts a children’s Christmas party at Bode Ice Arena.

Holiday Park and the South Pole: In late November, the city turns Krug Park and Hyde Park into veritable winter wonderlands. The parks are both decorated with lights to celebrate the holidays. Nearly 100,000 visitors come through the parks each year.

Mardi Gras Parade: Taking place in early March, this parade blankets downtown St. Joseph with confetti and fun.

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another parade and festival, this time located in the North end of St. Joseph’s parkway system. Typically held in Krug Park, the festival offers family entertainment and live music.

Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival: This early June festival includes two evenings of jazz music and family fun.

Juneteenth: A June festival that marks the news of the emancipation of slaves in the United States, St. Joseph’s Juneteenth celebration typically includes a parade.

Chiefs’ Training Camp: In late July, St. Joseph welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to their annual St. Joseph training camp. Visitors and residents can watch the Chiefs test their skills on the Missouri Western State University campus.

St. Patrick’s Mexican Fiesta: This August weekend-long fiesta serves as a fundraiser for St. Patrick Catholic Church. The fun features traditional music, dancing and food.

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Trails West!: Every August, Trails West! welcomes visitors from all over the region. This music, food, arts and crafts festival is one of the largest festivals in the city.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Every Friday throughout the summer months, residents and guests are invited to listen to various musical groups. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

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NEW TO ST. JOSEPH? Getting the hook-up T

here are many things involved in setting up your home in a new city, but probably the first thing to consider is arranging for electric, gas and telephone service. Following is a list of basics to help new residents get established.

Telephone:

AT&T offers telephone service. To connect service through AT&T, dial 1-888-29-GUIDE (48433).

Gas:

For gas service, call Missouri Gas Energy at (800) 582-1234. Connection and service fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. Two or three days notice should be provided, and a credit application must be filled out before service can be hooked up. That usually can be handled over the phone.

Electricity:

To establish electrical service, call KCP&L (888) 471-5275. For many customers, service can be turned on within 24 to 48 hours. Most connections can be arranged without any fees or deposits, but in some cases a deposit might be necessary. Call the office to apply for service and to find out if a deposit will be required in your case. If it is, the amount will be quoted at that time and must be paid before service is connected. Application for service should be made 48 hours in advance, especially if the meter has been turned off.

Recycling:

The St. Joseph Recycling Center, 3405 S. Belt, accepts newspaper, office paper, magazines, glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard and numbers one and

two plastics. Materials must be sorted before bringing to the recycling center. For more information, call Recycling at 232-4401. For discarded materials that can’t be taken to the recycling center, check the phone book for independent trash pickup operations.

Water and Sewer:

To have water turned on, call Missouri American Water at (866) 4300820. For new service, including transfer of service, there is a fee. Missouri American Water also does sewer billing for the city, with charges based on monthly water usage.

Cable Television and Internet:

Suddenlink offers both high-speed Internet and cable television services. Customers can order services online or over the phone. Call (877) 694-9474 or visit their website at www.suddenlink.com.

AT&T offers internet service. To connect cable service through AT&T, dial (800) 288-2020

One Call for Digging:

If you are planning to do some landscaping or other renovations that require digging, call (800) 344-7483. This one-call service notifies all utilities to identify underground lines and cables before you dig.

Daily Newspaper:

The St. Joseph News-Press, 825 Edmond, offers local and national news coverage to the residents of St. Joseph and surrounding areas. For subscriptions, call 271-8600. To place a classified advertisement, call 271-8666.

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and north to Canada, while Interstate 229 circles the southern and western sides of St. Joseph.

U.S. Highway 36 runs east and west through town. Going west, the highway crosses the Missouri River by means of the Pony Express Bridge. The first exit is Elwood, Kan. The second exit is Kansas Highway 238, which takes you to the industrial area of Elwood and on to Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

Going east, U.S. 36 intersects with interstate 35 at Cameron, Mo. The highway is has been rebuilt into four lanes across all of Northeast Missouri in 2009 to connect with the existing four lanes through Northwest Missouri. I-35 goes north to Minnesota and south to Texas.

U.S. Highway 71, the route to Maryville, Mo., north and south through St. Joseph , extending into Canada and nearly to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Business Route 71 goes to Savannah, Mo. U.S. Highway 59 runs north and south through the city, joining I-29 north of town.

Heading south, U.S. 59 goes to Atchison and Topeka, Kan. Running north and south through the eastern part of town is U.S. Highway 169, which extends through Iowa and Minnesota to the north and Kansas and Oklahoma to the south.

In the city, the roadway is known as the Belt Highway.

Traveling southeasterly from town, U.S. 169 goes through Gower and Smithville, Mo., before entering North Kansas City.

A healthful helping hand

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s the number of Americans with health insurance continues to decline, more and more people are seeking access to affordable health care.

For the residents of St. Joseph, affordable health care is available at the Patee Market Health Center, located at 904 S. 10th Street. The health center houses the Social Welfare Board and the St. Joseph City Health Department. The mission of both of these organizations is to provide necessary health services to those who might otherwise not be able to afford it.

Services offered by these groups may vary, so contact the individual departments for more information.

The City of St. Joseph Health Department,

The Health Department aims to prevent illness and improve the well-being of all citizens.

Their programs encourage healthy behavior through pro-active measures. Most of their services are free and confidential. Contact the Health Department at 271-4636 for a full listing of services and income qualifications, if any.

The following are just some of the services offered by the health department:

Smart Start prenatal care: This program is for pregnant women. It includes six nurse visits throughout pregnancy, providing women with free and timely information about having a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Special Services for Special Needs:

Provides assistance for families who have a child with special needs. Special needs can include asthma, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, delayed speech, chronic ear infections, seizures or diabetes. Contact the Health Department for more information.

Somebody Loves Me! Immunizations: The Health Department

offers free childhood immunizations.

Lead Poison Prevention Program: The program offers free screening to any Buchanan county resident up to six years of age. For

children whose blood level report is 20 or above, the family will receive a free environmental assessment of their home. For children with a blood level report above 15, a nurse will conduct a home visit with the family.

Health Department clinic services include: infant, child and adult immunizations; pregnancy testing for $5; tuberculosis testing for $5 or less; prenatal care for women who qualify; sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment and counseling; HIV/AIDS case management; blood pressure checks; head lice checks and lead blood level checks.

Social Welfare Board,

Since 1913, the Social Welfare Board has helped the uninsured in Buchanan County stay healthy. The clinic provides nonprofit health care to those who are at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and who do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or Veteran’s Benefits.

Today, the clinic provides both medical and dental care.

The Social Welfare Board Clinic provides the following services: Medical clinic Dental clinic Medications Dietary counseling and glucose testing strips Gynecological services Breast Cervical Cancer Control Provider (BCCCP), for women 35 years of age or older Family Planning Services with no age or payer restrictions Arthritis clinic Mental health counseling Wise Man services, including age-related preventative screenings Healthy Living clinic Food card distributor Homeless Outreach for Medical and Support Services (H.O.M.E.) To receive services, Buchanan County residents must provide a Social Security card or an equivalent identification; photo identification or birth certificate; proof of residence; proof of personal and household income.

Current tax information may be required for medication assistance. Contact the Social Welfare Board for more information at 233-5188.

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NOTHING TO DO...

A little drive for a lot of fun

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Area attractions provide worthy diversions

hen most people think of traveling, the big city might beck- Saturday. During the winter, the museum opens at noon on Sunon. But for those who prefer the less-beaten path, there are days. Admission is $8 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 8 to 15. numerous hidden gems around St. Joseph.

Children under 8 years of age are free.

The following are some of the many attractions located less than a two-hour drive from St. Joseph. So pack a lunch, load up in the Weston Brewing Company, Weston, Mo. car and see a little bit of the region Established in 1842, the Weston Brewing Company was one of the first lager breweries in the United States. At its business peak, Shatto Milk Company in Osborn, Mo. during the early 1900s, the company label was known internationFounded in June 2003, Shatto Milk Company offers farm-fresh ally. milk to visitors and area grocery stores.

Today, two of the cellars used to lager beer for the company Visitors can come to the country store anytime Monday through serve as O’Malley’s Irish Pub. Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Beer from the company can be found at retailers throughout the Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The retail offerings include different region. Guests are welcome to visit the brewery. Tours are availtypes of milk, cheese and ice cream. able at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. every Saturday. Tours last about Tours are also available for a small fee. Visitors can see the cows, one hour and include a walking tour of Weston, the current brewwitness a milking, learn how milk is processed and spend some ery, the historic underground cellars and a beer tasting. time on the grounds. If baby cows are on the farm, visitors may Also in Weston, visitors can sample regional wine at Pirtle have the opportunity to bottle-feed a calf. Each 90-minute tour Winery. The winery also offers tours. Hours are Monday through includes a tasting and can be set up through the Shatto office by Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. calling (816) 930-3862 or via e-mail at office@shattomilk.com

Walt Disney Hometown Attractions in Marceline, Mo.

Walt Disney was proud to call Marceline his boyhood home. So proud, in fact, that many say Walt Disney designed Main Street U.S.A., located inside Disneyland, after Marceline’s downtown area.

Visitors can visit the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, Walt Disney’s barn, Main Street U.S.A. and the Walt Disney Park and Pool. Guests can even sit under “The Dreaming Tree,” a particularly beautiful place in town where Walt played as a boy and visited many times as an adult.

During the fall, the town celebrates Toonfest. This year, the festival takes place on Sept 17. The schedule of events includes a pirate parade, a princess tea party, music and crafts.

Learn more about Marceline, Mo., by contacting the Marceline Chamber of Commerce at (660) 376-3347.

Antiques and crafts shopping in Jamesport, Mo.

Jamesport is known as Missouri’s Amish country. And to visitors it is a place to relax and enjoy the simpler things.

The small community boasts about 10 antique shops and 20 Amish businesses.

Shopping and dining are the two most common reasons for visiting Jamesport. Visitors can sample delicious homemade fare from Anna’s Bake Shop and the Homestead Creamery, and then spend hours perusing the merchandise at the The Family Tree House or J.A.M. Wood Products. The town hosts an annual Christmas festival that would be a perfect time to visit.

C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, Kan.

For the particularly young-at-heart, the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum offers a chance to go back in time. As the name suggests, carousels are the focus of this eclectic museum.

The museum showcases vintage carousel horses and organs, Jesse James Farm & Museum, Kearney, Mo. while sharing with visitors more about the life of C.W. Parker, the Learn more about the famous Jesse James by visiting his re“Carnival King.” Parker made Leavenworth the carousel capital stored home in Kearney, Mo. The tour begins with 20-minute of the world by producing more carousels in Leavenworth than in movie recapping the history of the James family. Visitors then any other city in the United States. Two of the carousels produced follow a winding path to the farmhouse, taking a walk along the

by Parker are at the museum. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for creek that James played in as a child. children. The ticket includes the museum visit and a carousel The museum itself contains the world’s largest collection of ride. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through James family artifacts. Visitors can also pay their respects at Jesse Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

James’ original burial site.

Museum hours change seasonally. During the spring and summer, the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through

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The sporty life I

Sports for the active adult

n St. Joseph, team sports aren’t just for the young – they are also for the young at heart.

Adults of all ages and skill levels can come together for seasons of fun and competition. During the fall and summer, city sports opportunities include softball and kickball.

Separate league play is available for men-only, women-only and co-ed teams. Kickball teams are made up of both men and women.

Each softball and kickball season consists of about six games, which take place at Heritage Park, 2202 Waterworks Road in St. Joseph.

Check with the parks department for registration information in the late spring for the summer league and in the late summer for the fall league. Fees range from $180 to $275 per team. The parks department provides softballs and kickballs for games.

According to a city parks and recreation representa-

tive, the city also offers adult basketball leagues. Games take place at the Muchenberger Center, 500 Sycamore St. Scheduling and league information is not yet available.

Those who are interested are encouraged to check with the parks department in the early winter.

Also during the winter, adults can get involved with city volleyball teams. Look for registration to begin in January. City volleyball leagues typically include an eight-week season. Different levels of play are available for various skill levels. The cost is $140 per team. Games take place at the Muchenberger Center.

To learn more about city sports leagues for adults, contact the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department at 271-5500.

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Make a run for it The City of St. Joseph plays host to an annual road race that welcomes athletes from all over the country.

This beautiful race, which showcases one of the city’s finest recreational opportunities, takes place every year on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Runners can choose between a 5K or 15K road race, typically beginning on the northern end of the Parkway trail system. Race entry is $20. T-shirts are given to all race entrants and volunteers.

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St. Joseph’s parks provide space for outside activities

t. Joseph Park System is historic and beautiful. The system offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, abilities, and interests. A few of the sites are listed:

Bartlett Park: 24 acres bounded by Renick and Duncan, 30th and 32nd streets. The park offers a picnic area with shelter, playgrounds, two baseball fields, landscaping and restrooms. The hike and bike trail runs through the park.

Bode Sports Complex: 2500 Southwest Parkway, offers a full-service indoor ice arena, six lighted outdoor basketball courts, a lighted inline obstacle skate park, restrooms and concessions. There are activities for the whole family in a compact area. The complex is adjacent to Phil Welch Stadium.

College Hill: Bounded by 12th and 13th streets, Ridenbaugh to Henry, is a multi-use neighborhood park, with basketball goals, softball backstop, playground equipment and open play areas.

Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square: 7th to 8th, Felix to Francis Streets, situated in the historic downtown area, the park is a stage for many events, with gazebo, canopies and landscaping.

Corby Grove: 105 acres from Ashland to 22nd St., Marion to Osage, with a four-acre fishing pond, three hard-surface tennis courts, picnic areas, nature trail, hike and bike trail with warm-up station, two youth, lighted baseball fields with concession and restrooms.

Corby Grove

Maple Leaf Parkway: Grand Avenue to Richardson, 10th to 6th Streets, includes the 11th & Grand youth baseball field with concessions and restrooms; a streetscape skate park and playground equipment.

Fairview Golf Course: South-

west Parkway between Duncan and 28th Street, Fairview is an I8-hole intermediate course. Amenities include a driving range, clubhouse with concessions, locker/restrooms, pro shop, terrace and meeting room. Carts are available. The course is a beautiful as well as an interesting play.

Heritage Park Softball Complex: 2200 Waterworks Road is a

premier five-field softball arena, featuring a huge pavilion with concessions, restrooms and seating for tournament play. Also, for the younger set, there is a playground, with shade and protective cover and seating for parents. Landscaping makes the complex appealing. The park was voted “2005 facility of year” by the Missouri Amateur Softball Association.

Hike and Bike Trail: A six-foot concrete path meanders along the parkway from Northside Complex to Hyde Park. There are offshoots from the trail to take you along varying routes.

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Hochman Park: At Pickett Road and Hillside Lane, the park has a lighted youth baseball field with restrooms and concession, playground and open play areas.

Huston Wyeth Park (Wyeth Hill): 33 acres on top of the Missouri River Bluffs, entrance from Poulin to Elwood Streets. The park is a scenic overlook for the river, Rosecrans Airport and the state of Kansas. There are picnic areas, a shelter, and restrooms and an open play area.

Hyde Park: 93 acres, 4th to 9th Streets at Hyde Park Avenue and Alabama. Hyde Park is an active park with six lighted baseball fields, a recently renovated swimming pool, basketball courts, three lighted tennis courts, paHyde Park tio, obstacle skate park, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, huge shaded picnic area with four shelters, a gazebo, walk path, restrooms and concessions.

King Hill Overlook: At Southwest Parkway and King Hill Drive, the park is a historic overlook at the southern end of the city.

Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center: 10th Street and

Felix, downtown St. Joseph. The center has attendance of more than 50,000 each year. The fitness center sees heavy usage and is attracting the Baby Boomer set. The center offers lunch Tuesdays through Fridays for the general public. There are fitness and workout classes, Tai hi, Yoga, card groups, pool and snooker, crafts, dances, singing and band groups, organization meetings and much more in this enviable center.

Krug Park: This park offers 162 acres at the 3500 block of St. Joseph Avenue. Krug Park is an historic park. There’s a 1.2 mile circular drive through the park, a large outdoor amphitheater, one-acre lagoon with fountain and waterfall, native animal exhibit including buffalo and longhorn cattle, picnic areas,

Krug Park

two shelters and a sheltered picnic area at an Italian Renaissance castle, children’s circus play area, nature and bike trails, beautiful landscaping, rose garden with arbors and a gazebo, which is a popular setting for weddings.

John Lucas Recreation Center: At 18th and Charles Streets, this

center is a one-acre active play area with basketball courts, concessions and restrooms, volleyball court, and horseshoes. The park is adjacent to the old Horace Mann School building with a gymnasium and housing the Bartlett Center and Head Start.

Missouri Theatre: This theatre a 1927 movie vaudeville palace that has been renovated and is the premier arts theater for St. Joseph and surrounding communities. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 1,200 seats in the lavish theater with 483 on the floor and 717 in the loge and two balconies. The architecture is unique, beautiful both inside and out.

Mitchell Park: Bounded by 10th and 11th Streets, from Duncan to Doniphan, the park is an open play and rest area. The neighborhood includes an elementary school.

Muchenberger Center: At 5th and Sycamore Streets, off the Stockyards Expressway and 36 Highway. A converted wallpaper factory, the center is a popular neighborhood recreation sport during both the winter and summer. There is a large gymnasium, playrooms with pool, ping-pong, and game tables. The center has leagues and programs during the school year and an extensive summer recreation program, teaching life skills.

There is a kitchen, enabling the young participants to get breakfast and lunch during the summer program. Outside there is playground equipment, blacktop and an open play area.

Northside Recreation Complex: From St. Joseph Avenue to Ferndale and Kames Road to Randolph, the complex houses the recently renovated Krug swimming pool, three lighted tennis, two lighted racquetball/handball courts, shoe courts, new playground, lighted baseball field, restrooms, concessions and three youth football fields. The complex is across St. Joseph Avenue from Krug Park.

Noyes Field: 400 block of Noyes Boulevard, is home to the Noyes Tennis Complex, with 12 courts, field house, concessions and restrooms.

There is a youth baseball field and play areas. The Joseph Aquatic Park is located at the south end of the park. The aquatic park features two waterslides, 50-meter pool, diving, waterfall, vortex, lazy river, concession area with large patio, lounge chairs and float tubes, shade structures and sun deck zero-depth entry, bathhouse and the leisure pool. Kids will love the fantastic splash deck for the 48-inch-tall and under crowd, with fun features, including water jets, water curtains, slides and the silly spray.

Parkway A:

Noyes Boulevard between 28th and streets features play equipment, a section of the Hike and Bike Trail with a “Memory Walk” of plantings along the trail.

Patee Park:

Parkway A

Bounded by 9th and l0th Streets, Penn to Seneca, is an his-

toric district across the street from the Pony Express Museum. It features a picnic shelter, gazebo, antique fountain, antique locomotive engine, play equipment, rest areas and historical monuments.

Phil Welch Stadium: 2500 Southwest Parkway, between 22nd and 28th Streets is one of the very few non-professional stadiums in the country. The stadium is the home to the St. Joe Blacksnakes. Local high schools and Missouri Western State University use the stadium for games in the spring. Seating for 3,500, concessions and restrooms, a warning track and warm-up areas. The stadium is adjacent to Bode Sports Complex.

River Bluffs Park: West of Huntoon Road and north of Highland Avenue, is an undeveloped historic site on the Missouri River Bluffs.

Riverfront Development: Extends from the “Old” Riverfront Park at 1st and Main to Broadway on the north. Heritage Park is located on the property.

There is a beautiful two-mile river walk.

St. Joseph Civic Arena:

The arena is a multi-purpose Riverfront Development facility opened in 1980. With a dynamic, versatile design that includes flexible seating capabilities, the arena is able to accommodate any type of event The arena offers general assembly seating for up to 4,500, as much as 19,000 square feet of unobstructed exhibit space, performing surface along with seating for 2,300.

The arena is host to numerous annual events.

South Park Fastpitch Complex: At 22nd Street between Commercial and Southwest Parkway is a youth softball complex with three lighted baseball fields, concessions, restrooms and an open play area.

The Parkway System: The 26-

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mile parkway system winds around Hyde Park in the south end of town and extends through Krug Park on the north side.

The system was completed in 1927. Plans began as early as 1916 by George Kessler, an international landscape architect and Kansas City’s park planner. World War I put a hold on all development.

In 1922, George Burnap, also an international landscape architect and park planner for Washington D.C., was hired to revise and finalize the plan. His plan was adopted and a successful bond issue for nearly 2 million was put to the voters in July of 1926. Improvements and extensions have been ongoing since then. The park system was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

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Amenities: Picnic tables, playground equipment, a softball field, sand volleyball and basketball courts, restrooms.

Lewis and Clark Lake (Sugar Lake):

20 miles southwest of St. Joseph on Missouri Highway 71 in Buchanan County, 365-acre oxbow lake in a 121-acre park with opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing. Shaded picnic area and shelter overlook the lake. Modern camping facilities.

Mozingo Lake:

East of Maryville, Mo. From St. Joseph, take U.S. Highway 71, follow the- bypass on the east side of Maryville and turn east on U.S. Highway 136 to Liberty Road (3 to 4 miles), then 1 mile north on Liberty. It is a 1,000acre lake in a 3,000-acre park. The lake is is miles long, with five miles navigable by boat and about 75 feet deep at the dam.

Amenities: Three boat ramps, handicap accessible boat and fishing docks, a swimming beach, picnic facilities and campsites, both modem and primitive, 18-hole golf course, horse and walking trails, snack bar, youth camp cabins, two pavilions, 15 covered shelters with picnic tables and grills. Boating permits, either daily or season passes, are available from Maryville Public Safety, 222 E. Third, or at the information booth at the park entrance.

Tent camping or RV camping with utility hookups is available. Visit the information booth at the park entrance.

Hunting: Shotguns only for the taking of pheasant, geese, rabbit, quail, ducks, squirrel. Archery only for deer and turkey. Hunting permits are available from Maryville Public Safety, (660) 562-3209

Big Lake:

11 miles southwest of Mound City, Mo., on Missouri Highway 11 in Holt County. Big Lake is a 625-acre natural oxbow lake in a 435-acre park. The Lake borders the state park, which lies along a major migratory flyway near Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

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Smithville Lake:

Near Smithville, Mo. Take U.S. Highway 169 south out of St. Joseph about 20 miles. Smithville Lake is approximately 7,200 acres with more than 175 miles of shoreline. There is also the Jerry Litton Visitor Center and Smiths Fork Park at the site.

Activities: Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming and sailing, canoeing on tributary, streams, golf, hunting Amenities: Three large recreation areas with campsites, beaches, picnic areas, marinas, riding and hiking trails, golf courses, amphitheater, softball and soccer fields, go-carts, batting cages, archery range, concessions, restroom facilities, hunting areas and a trapshooting park also are located at the lake. Some facilities are handicapped accessible.

Riverfront Park:

If you’d just like to sit and watch the river roll by, Riverfront Park might be the place you’re looking for. Located at First and Main St. in downtown St. Joseph, it’s just right for a tailgate picnic.

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Everyone in the council hopes that, with enough support, these member groups can continue to enrich the lives of citizens in the area.

In addition to assisting the member organizations, the Allied Arts Council supports several art education and city enrichment programs.

Artists in the Schools This unique program brings local artists into the school system, to interact with area children. Artists from various disciplines, including vocal music, dance, theater, storytelling and visual art, visit with both teachers and students.

Art Camps

Each summer, the council offers a week-long summer camp with the help of the Missouri Western State University Music and Art Department. The camp includes a variety of classes, such as TV broadcasting, drawing, acting, dance and even tinwork.

Art for the Health of It Along with Heartland Health, the council supports two annual Art for the Health of It shows. The program provides an inexpensive and accessible way for local artists to display their work in the corridors of the hospital.

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Art for Business’ Sake The council works to facilitate the showing of local artwork in area businesses.

Arts Fund Drive Each year, the council conducts a drive to raise money for arts-related programs in the city. The drive raises money for specific organizations each year.

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In August, the council hosts Trails West! The unique festival combines local musical entertainment with visual, literary, culinary and performance arts.

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Robidoux Resident Theatre puts entertainment center stage

or more than 30 years, the Robidoux Resident Theatre has provided St. Joseph with professional quality theater productions in a comfortable setting.

The theater group maintains the arts play a vital role in the life and well-being of a community. A recent Arts & Economic Prosperity study, found nonprofit arts are a $8.3 million industry in St. Joseph.

Based on a spirit of volunteerism, the theater group encourages community participation. Contact the group to learn more about open auditions and other opportunities to volunteer. To learn more about the Robidoux Resident Theatre, visit their website at www.rrtstjoe. org or call their offices at 232-1RRT.

Musical Theatre Camp

Robidoux Resident Theatre offers young people the chance to get involved with Musical Theatre Camp.

This four-week camp will be held at the Robidoux Landing Playhouse, with a four-hour-a-day, five-day-aweek summer program. Unlike any other theater camp, the students will not only take acting, voice and movement classes, but they will also build the sets, costumes, hang the lights and run the show.

Theatre Academy

The theater offers movement, song, dance and acting classes for young people, preschool through middle school. Classes take place in the evenings and mornings. To download a brochure on all of the classes offered, visit the Robidoux Resident Theatre website at www. rrtstjoe.org.

2011 to 2012 Season:

Bravo at the Missouri Theater: September 24, 2011, Ironweed Bluegrass October 7, 2011, Tonic Sol-fa November 12-13, 2011, Menopause the Musical March 9, 2012, Take It To the Limit: An Eagles Tribute March 22, 2012, Rhythm of the Dance: The National Irish Dance Company

Mainstage at Missouri Theater: October 21-23, 2011, Cabaret December 17-18, 2011, Sander’s Family Christmas February 10-12, 2012, Chitty, Chitty,

Bang, Bang April 20-22, 2012, Lend Me a Tenor: A Farce July 13-15, 2012, RENT

Landing at Robidoux Landing Playhouse: September 16 to October 2, 2011, BINGO: A Winning Musical December 2-18, 2011, Honky Tonk Angels: A Holiday Spectacular March 9 to April 1, 2012, On Golden Pond May 4-27, 2012, The Marvelous Wonderettes August 10-26, 2012, Red White and Tuna

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VOLUNTEERISM

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o matter the phrase you choose to describe the action, volunteerism strengthens communities through helping citizens in need – whether it be students in need of adult expertise, a family in need of a home or an elderly individual in need of a hot meal and a little company.

Anyone, including those who only have a few hours each month to give, can find a place to share their gifts. The following are just some of the many opportunities for citizens to get involved. If you don’t see one on this list, seek out or make your own.

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The Community Blood Center is always in need of volunteers. From conducting drives to transporting blood to working in the office, opportunities abound. Volunteers who work with the Community Blood Center are providing blood services to 75 hospitals in 70 counties. In short, volunteering with the Community Blood Center means helping save lives. To learn more, visit the Community Blood Center website at www.savealifenow.org/services/volunteer.php or call volunteer services at (816) 968-4079.

Volunteer activities range from helping the library prepare new books for checkout to working on the summer reading program. Contact the downtown library at 2324038.

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph This organization offers a host of volunteer opportunities in St. Joseph.

From the T-CAP Volunteer for At-Risk Youth program to working as an office assistant for the group, the wide variety of prospects offers something for everyone. Volunteers can mentor youth, drive senior citizens to the grocery store or simply volunteer to pray for people in need. Learn more at www.catholicwww.catholic charities-kcsj.org/help-volunteer.html or by calling 232-2885.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph

St. Joseph Animal Shelter

The United Way is a great place to start when seeking volunteer opportunities. Visit the United Way web site at stjosephunitedway.org. Click on the highlighted link that says, “Click here to learn more about or to post volunteer opportunities in our community.” Volunteer opportunities range from sandbagging during flooding and occasional lawn mowing to more long-range opportunities such as volunteering as an ombudsman for the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging.

The animal shelter is always in need in of volunteers.

The organization has opportunities for any comfort level, and may not involve regular contact with the animals. Volunteers can sponsor animal education and welfare awareness programs in schools, participating in local parades and festival, coordinating spay/neuter surgeries for low-income families or showcasing adoptable animals at local businesses. Contact the shelter at 271-4877.

Habitat for Humanity Heartland Health AFL-CIO Community Services Year-round assistance is needed in the Community Clothes Closet, sorting donations, sizing clothing and preparing household items, as well as helping shoppers with purchases. Seasonal help is needed with other programs, such as the holiday Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program and the Soles For Christ Shoe Program.

Volunteers will need to be energetic and friendly, able to deal with the public, handle paperwork and be up and down on their feet. The center is located at 1203 N. 6th St. For more information on volunteering for any of AFL-CIO Community Services’ Programs, please call (816) 364-1131. You can also visit their website at helpmenow.org to learn of other programs available to community members.

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The hospital has a wide spectrum of volunteer opportunities through which community members can share their time and talent. The hospital regularly seeks community members to serve as ambassadors.

Ambassadors can do anything from staffing the gift shop and delivering supplies to visiting hospice patients, Recently, ambassadors have helped bring in pets, play the grand piano in the lobby or visit patients’ rooms offering crafts or music. An online application is available at www.heartland-health. com/volunteers. Volunteers can contribute as little as just a few hours each month.

Many think that only those with construction skills can volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. But in fact, the organization needs volunteers of all shapes, sizes and skill levels.

Volunteers are needed to build, with or without previous experience.

But volunteers are also needed to serve on committees, bring food to construction workers and work in the office.

Hu Visit the Habitat for Humanity website at www. habitatstjoe.org to learn more or to get started volunteering.

On the cover volunteers assist in a recent habitate for humanhuman ity build. Photo provided by St. Joseph News-Press

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Attorneys who can give of their time are encouraged to contact Legal Aid of Western Missouri. The organization is seeking volunteer attorneys for their VAP or volunteer attorney program. Through VAP, each year, over 900 area residents receive free legal counsel or representation for problems involving: consumer law, such as unfair sales practices, contract disputes and bankruptcy; dissolutions of marriage (divorces) and other family law matters; housing issues, from landlordtenant disputes to real estate; governmental benefits, including Social Security and unemployment compensation; and various other civil legal matters.

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Preserving History Local Museums showcase St. Joseph’s interesting past

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t. Joseph is teeming with history, and you’ll find details of it - from the PonyExpress to dolls - at the various museums in town. Hours of operation vary, so call before you go.

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Ave., has a collection of more than 3,000 works of 18th, 19th and 20th century art, along with special exhibits that occasionally feature local artists. You’ll find works representing the Wild West paintings of America’s past, and modern American works. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for students; and free for members. Call 233-7003.

The Black Archives of St. Joseph, 3406 Frederick Ave., features exhibits and displays on the African-American experience, including integration, education, music, and the Underground Railroad. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students and free for children six and younger.

Call 232-8471.

Buchanan County Courthouse, 411 Jules St., is a rare example of courthouse design from the late 1800 period of architectural history and is listed on the Register Glore Psychiatric Museum National of Historic Places.

It was here that the Ford brothers were tried for the murder of Jesse James.

Glore Psychiatric Museum,

3406 Frederick Ave., chronicles the 130year history of what was once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; closed all holidays. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 6 and younger. Call 232-8471.

Jesse James Home Museum, 12th and Penn streets, features exhibits on the life and death of the infamous outlaw, including the ‘’bullet hole” and artifacts from his grave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday (April-October); Weekends only November, January, February, March) weather permitting 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1.50 students (under 18). Call 232-8206.

Mount Mora Cemetery, 824 Mt. Mora Road, was established in 1851. Mount Mora is St. Joseph’s oldest operating cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many prominent citizens, including three Missouri governors, three generals, two Pony Express riders, and an English baronet are uried in the cemetery.

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National Military Heritage Museum, 701 Messanie St, is housed in the old St. Joseph police station, a classic Romanesque-style building.

It tells the story of America’s armed forces. Included are a World War I trench display and exhibits from all branches of the service and all wars since World War I. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Admission is National Military Heritage Museum $3 for adults. Call 233-4321.

Patee House Museum, 12th and Penn streets, is located in a National Historic Landmark building. A former luxury hotel, it once served as headquarters of the Pony Express. Exhibits include St. Joseph historical items and a full-scale replica of a Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad steam engine, coal car and the nation’s first railway mail car. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday (April-October); Weekends only November, January, February, March) weather permitting 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students 17 and younger or free for children age 6 and younger. Call 232-8206.

Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn St. The famous overland mall service by horseback began here on April 3, 1860. Exhibits illustrate the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Hours of operation are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, year-round. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for youths 7 to 17, or free for children age 6 and younger.

Group rates are available. Call 279-5059.

Robidoux Row Museum, Third and

Poulin streets, features a series of connected apartments built by the city’s founder, Joseph Robidoux. Exhibits explain the life of Mr. Robidoux; there are several restored apartments, including

Mount Mora Cemetery

one used by Robidoux. Hours of operation are May-September: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. October through April:1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 for students 13 to 18, $2. for Seniors or free for children 12 and younger. Call 232-5861.

St. Joseph Fire Museum, 11th and Penn streets, has a collection of memorabilia from the mid-1860s to present day. Antique fire trucks, equipment and toys, photographs, a restored bunkroom, fire pole and a 1952 pumper are featured. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and 25, Dec. 31 and Jan 1. Admission is free to all. Call 671-0410.

St. Joseph Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave., is dedicated to the history of St.. Joseph from prehistoric times to today, with extensive Native American and Lewis and Clark exhibits and much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 6 and younger.

The Museum is closed on all national holidays. Call 2328471.

Society of Memories Doll Museum, 12th and

St. Joseph Fire Museum

Penn Streets, has more than 600 dolls from the 1840s to the present day.

Hours are April: Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; May-September: TuesdaySaturday; 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed November-March, Mother’s Day, and 4th of July. Admission is $2 adults, $2 Society of Memories Doll Museum for seniors, $1 for children 5 to 18; and free for children 5 and younger. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 233-1420.

Twin Spires Museum, 501 S. 10th St., is in the former Immaculate Conception Church. It is a fine example of St. Joseph’s architecture. This historic landmark church with breathtaking stained glass is open to guided tours by appointment. Call 233-9788.

Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles St., is an 1879 Gothic Mansion, which illustrates the cultural, architectural, and economic history of 19th century St. Joseph. Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. till Dec. 1.

Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students. Groups can call for appointment and prices. For more information, visit www.stjosephmuseum. org or call 232-8471.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOLS

Alternative education Parochial Schools: High School - Bishop LeBlond High School, 3529 Frederick Avenue. Serves grades nine through 12. Phone: 279-1629.

Elementary and Middle Schools Serving 3-year-olds through grade eight.

- St. Francis, 2614 Seneca, 232-4911 - St. James, 120 Michigan, 238-0281 - St. Joseph Cathedral, 518 N. 10th St., 232-8486

Independent Schools: - St. Joseph Christian School, 5401 Gene Field Road. Serves preschool through grade 12.

Elementary phone: 279-1555; Secondary phone: 279-3760 - Saint Joseph Home School Support Group, www.stjohomeschool.com

- South Park Christian Academy, 4405 S. 22nd St. Serves preschool through grade 12. Phone: 232-6424 - Children First School, 301 N. Seventh St. Serves preschool through grade six.

Phone: 232-0553 - Eastside Baptist Academy, 2400 N. Belt Highway. Serves preschool and kindergarten. Phone: 233-8542 - St. Paul Lutheran School and Childcare, 4715 Frederick Avenue. Serves preschool through grade eight. Phone: 279-1118 - Prescott SDA School, 1405 Weisenborn Rd. Phone: 279-8591

Special Needs:

- Helen Davis School, 2900 Scott. Phone: 387-2986 - United Cerebral Palsy, 3303 Frederick Avenue. Phone: 364-3836 - Alternative Resource Center, 3505 Frederick Avenue. Phone: 671-4072

Adult Learning

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St. Joseph School Board Members Dennis Snethen

Barbara Moore

Email: dennis.snethen@ sjsd.k12.mo.us Phone: (816) 238-1615

Email: barbara.moore@ sjsd.k12.mo.us Phone: (816) 233-6522

Sarah Siemens

Brad Haggard

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Email: brad.haggard@sjsd. k12.mo.us Phone: (816) 676-1295

Diane Watson

Sue Wagner

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Email: dc@sjsd.k12.mo.us Phone: (816) 233-9816

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ANY OCCASION

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education meetings are held the second Monday of every month, except June and August. Those meetings are held on the fourth Monday. There is no July meeting. The meetings are held in the District Office Building, 925 Felix Street.

To view School Board agendas and information for meetings, click on the meeting date in the calendar on the right or click “Agenda List� and select the meeting date.

Agenda items are hyperlinked to a description and associated documentation.

All agendas are posted on the district website. Meeting notices are posted at the District Office, on the SJSD website, and Channel 41.

The St. Joseph School District has more than 1,000 teachers and administrators and more than 400 support staff. The district has AAA accreditation.

For more information, parents may call the school in their district or the Administration Office at 671-4000. The site also has information about each school, including individual school websites.

The district offers early childhood education and day care. For more information, contact the district offices.

For more information regarding the St. Joseph Board of Education, please contact Debbie Consolver, Secretary to the Superintendent and the Board at (816) 6714000 or visit the district website at www.sjsd.k12.mo.us.

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Know your boundaries Elementary Schools: Coleman Elementary School Edison Elementary School Bessie Ellison Elementary School Eugene Field Elementary School Hall Elementary School Hosea Elementary School Humboldt Elementary School Hyde Elementary School Lake Contrary Elementary School Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School Mark Twain Elementary School Noyes Elementary School Parkway Elementary School John J. Pershing Elementary School Pickett Elementary School Skaith Elementary School

St. Joseph school district contains 16 Elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 3 high schools. They also service one technical center and 2 alternative schools.

Middle Schools: Robidoux Middle School kids from: Pershing Lindbergh Humboldt - part Noyes - part Coleman - part Field - part Edison - part

Bode Middle School kids from: Field - part Coleman - part Ellison Noyes - part Edison - part Mark Twain - part

Truman Middle School kids from: Pickett Skaith Mark Twain - part Hall - part Parkway - part

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Spring Garden Middle School kids from: Lake Hosea Hyde Parkway - part Hall - part

High Schools:

Central High School kids from: Bode Truman

Benton High School kids from: Spring Garden

Lafayette High School kids from: Robidoux Truman

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Higher education

Area colleges expand mind and career opportunities

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hether students are seeking a four-year degree or a technical certification degree, St. Joseph and the region offer many educational opportunities.

Four-Year Institutions Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University was founded in 1915 as St. Joseph Junior College. It changed to a four-year college in 1969 and became a full member of the State of Missouri system in 1977. It was named a University in 2005.

Western is located on a 744-acre campus. The University offers 94 majors and 41 minors and has 18 different academic departments.

Western also offers continuing education courses, seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.

For more information, contact Missouri Western State University at 271-4200 or visit its website at www.missouriwestern.edu

Northwest Missouri State University

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degree programs. The University offers about 135 undergraduate programs, 36 graduate programs and one doctoral program.

Northwest also offers advanced courses at its new Northwest Center in St. Joseph at Felix and Seventh Streets downtown. The new center occupies 14,000 square feet with four classrooms. The facility will serve students seeking an advanced degree in school counseling, educational leadership and business administration.

For more information call the University at (800) 633-1175 or visit the website at www.nwmissouri. edu

Benedictine College

This four-year private liberal arts college in Atchison, Kan., was established in 1971 after the merger of Mount St. Scholastica College founded in 1924 and St. Benedict’s College, founded in 1858.

“America’s Discovery College” encourages a residential environment rich with Catholic tradition and values, but it open to students of all backgrounds and faiths.

Benedictine offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and several professional study programs.

For more information, call the college at (800) 467-5340 or visit its

website at www.benedictine.edu.

Community College Highland Community College

This two-year public institution in Highland, Kan., was founded in 1858 and it Kansas’ first and oldest college.

The college serves as stepping stone into a four-year liberal arts education. It offers four associate degrees and two certificate programs. It also offers on-campus residential housing.

Highland Community College has offices serving students in Atchison, Holton, Marysville, Perry, Sabetha and Wamego, Kan. For more information, call the college (785) 442-6000 or visit its website at www.highland.cc.ks.us.

Technical/Vocational Hillyard Technical Center

This technical trade school, founded in 1943, is operated by the St. Joseph School District. The center’s goal is to provide adult students with entry-level job skills.

St. Joseph and area high school students also attend classes on a limited basis.

The center offers many certificate programs, including Computer

Science Technology, Medical Transcription and Practical Nursing.

For more information, call 6714170.

Vatterott College

This technical trade school was opened in St. Joseph in 1995 and is one of 14 Midwest sites operated

by Vatterott Educational Centers, headquartered in St. Louis.

Students enroll for a 50- to 60week diploma course, followed by a 20-week degree course. For more information, call (800) 282-5327 or visit its website at www.vatterottcollege.com.

American College of Technology

This two-year private institution was founded in 2001 to offer a convention method of online education in the technology field. Nationally Accredited by the Distance Education Training Council in January 2006. The college is the first exclusively online college in Missouri.

Programs offered include 80week Associate of Applied Science degrees, 60-week technical diplomas and 30- and 40-week certificate programs.

For more information, call (800) 908-9329 or visit the website www. acot.edu.

Take a look at a book Public libraries supply information access for all ages

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he City of St. Joseph Public Library and the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library offer the community so much more than a chance to borrow great literature at no cost. Both of these libraries host a variety of events that will help educate and entertain citizens of all ages.

Rolling Hills ConsolidatedLibrary

St. Joseph Public Library

With two branches, the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library serves both Andrew and Buchanan counties.

Each week the library offers storytimes for young children at both branches. Also for kids, the library hosts an annual summer reading program and a unique service called TumbleBooks. Tumblebooks provide digital books for children. The library also hosts weekly events for adults, such as“Discuss and Dessert.� Programs for seniors and teens occur about once per month.

In addition to community programs, the library hosts two used book sales each year.

Library cards are free for anyone living in Andrew or Buchanan counties. There is no minimum age limit for children to get their own card, but they must be able to sign their first and last name. For children under age 13, parents or a legal guardian must be present when children apply for a card.

With four locations, the city library provides a host of community programming. The libraries host two storytimes for children ages six and under. Teens are welcomed to the library for a monthly event. Author lunches and traveling exhibits are also part of the library programming.

Nearly every week, the East Hills location also hosts a movie screening.

Guests are invited to purchase snacks and enjoy a free show. Library-bymail services are available for people with disabilities.

In addition to community events, the libraries have computers offering free Internet access.

Library cards are free and can be used at any branch. To obtain a card, residents must have current and valid identification.

www.rollinghills.lib.mo.us

Locations and Hours: Belt Branch

1904 N. Belt Hwy St. Joseph, MO 64506 232-5479 Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm

Savannah Branch

514 W. Main, Savannah, MO Phone: 324-4569 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am - 8 pm Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm

www.sjpl.lib.mo.us

Locations and Hours: Administrative Offices 927 Felix Street Phone: 232- 7729

Downtown Library

927 Felix Street 232-4038 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Carnegie Library

316 Massachusetts Street Phone: 238-0526 Hours: Monday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Phone: 236-2136 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Washington Park Library

Library catalog, ebooks, databases and events calendar on the web at http://sjpl.lib.mo.us

1821 N. Third Street Phone: 232-2052 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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GOVERNMENT

St. Joseph’s finest

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department

The Sheriff’s Department offices and the Buchanan County Jail are located in the Law Enforcement Center, 501 Faraon St. The offices have six divisions.

The Corrections Division is responsible for the fair and firm care, custody and control of all sentenced and non-sentenced inmates charged to the custody of the sheriff. The Buchanan County Jail is designed with two separate housing units with a bed capacity for 224 inmates. The Buchanan County Jail provides a complete range of services for all inmates while they are incarcerated.

The Administrative Division is comprised of full time commissioned deputies and civilian personnel. The Division is responsible for budgetary management, training, project management, School Resource Officer, offense report computer entry, department personnel management, purchasing, kitchen management, and administrative assistance to the Office of the Sheriff among other duties.

The Criminal Investigations Division of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is comprised of committed full-time investigators with various specialties who investigate the full range of crimes against persons and property.

Investigator areas of expertise include forensics, violent crimes, interview and interrogation, sex crimes, and crimes against children.

The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force is a Multi-jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Group serving the citizens of Buchanan County. The unit is a cooperative effort between Buchanan County, the City of Saint Joseph, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Their mission is to serve the community by providing effective enforcement of state and federal drug laws in an

effort to reduce the amount of illegal drugs and drug related crime within the community.

The Court Security Division is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of security in the courthouse and courtrooms, protect the integrity of the court procedures, sustain the rights of the individuals before it, deter those who would take violent action against the court or participants in court procedures and sustain the decorum of the court. Activities also include assisting and escorting jurors and witnesses, accompanying inmates to and from the detention facility, securing prisoner movement and monitoring within the courthouse and the coordination of evacuation and safety plans during emergencies.

The Patrol Division of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is staffed by 16 full-time deputies who are dedicated to the citizens of Buchanan County. We are committed to proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement for the protection of the citizens of Buchanan County. We are charged with the responsibility of investigating criminal activity and traffic enforcement, as well as patrolling the 441 miles of roads in Buchanan County.

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Troop H Located at the intersection of Business I-29 and US-169 in the northeast part of St. Joseph, about 1.5 miles west of the US-169 and I-29 interchange; Troop H was organized in 1946 to serve the people of Northwest Missouri. There are 81 uniformed officers, 53 uniformed civilians, and 16 civilian employees assigned to Troop H. Troop H serves the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, and Worth. The Missouri State

Highway Patrol can be reached at 387-2345.

St. Joseph Police Department

The St. Joseph Police Department is headquartered at the Law Enforcement Center, providing law enforcement services to the citizens and visitors of St. Joseph.

The department has four divisions: Patrol Division: This division is a 24-hour operation staffed by 78 commissioned officers patrolling the 432 miles of streets within the city. In addition to traditional patrol duties, the division is also responsible for: K-9 unit, field training program, school resource officers, traffic unit, special event coordination, warrants, court services officer, public information officer and the special response team.

Detectives: The personnel of the Detective Division are tasked with responsibility for follow up investigation on all major crimes and other criminal activity. The Division is comprised of several different units that collectively perform investigative functions across a wide range of police related matters. The various units include crime scene investigators, cyber crimes, family crimes and financial crimes.

Support Services: The Support Services Division is responsible for a wide array of functions integral to the department’s ability to complete its mission. Eight commissioned and 42 civilian employees staff the division. Commissioned personnel are specially selected for appointment to the division and bring a broad range of experience from their prior police assignments including traffic crash reconstruction, police K9, patrol supervision, investigations, and crime scene processing all of which enhance their ability to develop and present useful programs for the department and the community.

The Police Department shares the Law Enforcement Center, 501 Faraon St., with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the county jail. Contact information is as follows: Emergency calls: 911 Chief’s Office: 271-4702 Non-Emergency calls: 271-4777 Crimes Information: 271-4774 Crime Prevention: 236-1473 Crime Stoppers: 238-TIPS Detective Division: 271-5336 Patrol Division: 271-4712 Records: 271-4705 Support Services: 271-4881 Traffic Unit: 271-5359

Administration: This division provides the support activities necessary for the efficient functioning of command and operational elements of the St. Joseph Police Department. They also provide essential complaint investigation services to the public. The staff coordinates technological improvements for the department, conducts management research services, investigates allegations of police misconduct, manages budgeting and purchasing activities, and conducts policy and compliance inspections

St. Joseph Fire Department

The St. Joseph Fire Department proudly protects a population of 85,000 people living in the City of St. Joseph, MO and three surrounding fire protection districts (by contract). They protect a total area of nearly 70 square miles. The City staffs nine fire stations, two of which house more than one Fire Company. They currently staff two ladder/tower companies, five engine companies, two 75’ telesquirt/ engine companies, and two light rescue companies. The department is an all-paid department with over 130 employees in five Divisions. To contact the Fire Department, call 911 for emergencies, 271-4789 for the dispatcher, 271-4603 for the general line, 271-4604 for fire prevention and inspections.

City Government T

he City of St. Joseph operates under a council-manager form of government.

The city manager runs the city, overseeing all departments while the mayor and the eight additional council members make laws, set policy and vote on budgets.

City departments and offices include: Mayor: Bill Falkner was elected in 2010. His office is in Room 309 of City Hall. Citizens can drop in or call at 271-4640. He can also be reached via email at bfalkner@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

City Manager: Bruce Woody is the current city manager. His office is in Room 305 of City Hall. He can also be reached at 271-4610 or via email at bwoody@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

City Clerk: Paula Heyde has a wide variety of responsibilities, including serving as secretary to the council, keeping city records and preparing agendas. Her office is located in Room 303 of City Hall. She can be reached at 271-4730 or via email at pheyde@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

City Attorney: Lisa Robertson, along with her staff, is the city’s legal counsel. The staff includes several attorneys and assistants. In addition to representing the city in legal matters, the group reviews ordinances. The main office is in Room 307 of City Hall.

She can be reached at 2714680 or via email at lrobertson@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Chief of Police: Chris

Connally runs an office of more than 100 commissioned officers. The department is located inside the Law Enforcement Center at 501 Faraon St. He can be reached at 271-4701 or via email at cconnally@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Fire Chief: Mike Dalsing is in charge of the fire stations throughout St. Joseph.

He can be reached at 271-4603 or via email at mdalsing@ci.st-joseph. mo.us.

Director of Planning and Community Development: Clint Thompson leads this department, which is in charge of community development, historic preservation and housing rehabilitation. His office is located in Room 107 of City Hall. He can be reached at 271-4787 or via email at cthompson@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Health Director: Debra Bradley is the director of the Health Department, located in the historic Patee Market Health Center at 904 St. 10th Street. The department provides health care, immunizations, nutritional education, city health code enforcement and regulation of food and drink establishments. She can be reached at 271-4636 or via email at dbradley@ ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Director of Technology Services & Property Maintenance:

Steve Hofferber is in charge of city technology and code enforecment. His office is located in Room 401 of City Hall. He can be reached at 271-4624 or via email at shofferber@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Director: Bill

McKinney is in charge of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department handles maintenance and activities at a variety of locations. He can be reached at 271-5500 or via email at bmckinney@ ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Public Works and Transportation: Andy Clements is the interim

director of this department. The department maintains city streets and sewers. The department also runs the water treatment plant, Rosecrans Memorial Airport and oversees the Mass Transit System. His office is located in Room 204 of City Hall. He can be reached at 271-4653 or via email at aclements@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Rosecrans Memorial Airport Manager: Mike Hurst manages the airport. He can be reached at 271- 4886 or via email at mhurst@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Finance: Carolyn Harrison is the director of financial services. This department tracks budget, expenses and pays city bills. Her office is located in Room 201 of City Hall. She can be reached at 271-5526 or via email at charrison@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.

Human Resources: Diana Slater is the director of human resources.

This department is responsible for employment issues and training. Her office is located in Room 403 of City Hall. She can be reached at 271-4670 or via email at dslater@ci.st-joseph.mo.us

Customer Assistance: Clint Thompson is the interim director of customer assistance. Customer assistance issues city permits for a variety of purposes and accepts payments for those permits. It also issues occupational licenses and collects fines and other charges. The department also handles weed, trash, code enforcement and building inspections. His office is located in Room 107 of City Hall.

St. Joseph City Council Bill Falkner Mayor

Byron Myers Deputy Mayor

Donna Jean Boyer At-large member

Phone number: (816) 271-4640

Phone number: (816) 273-3108

Phone number: (816) 279-5259

Email: bfalkner@ci.st-joseph.

Email: bmyers@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Email: djboyer@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Mayor Bill Falkner was elected to the mayoral position on April 6, 2010.

Bill is a second-generation St. Joseph business leader, taking over his family’s plumbing business.

Byron Myers was elected to the Council At-Large position on April 6, 2010. He was subsequently chosen as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Myers is Council Personnel Representative.

Donna Jean Boyer was first elected to an at-large position on the City Council by winning the primary election in March 1998. Ms Boyer is now retired after having taught English at Benton High School for 38 years. Councilmember Boyer is the Council Planning and Zoning Representative.

Jeff Penland

Pat Jones

Joyce Starr

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2nd District

Phone number: 341-4502

Phone number: (816) 244-6229

Phone number: (816) 244-3906

Email: jpenland@ci.st-joseph.mo.us

Email: patjones@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Email: jstarr@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Jeff Penland was re-elected to the at-large position on April 6, 2010. Councilmember Penland is the Council Finance/Audit Representa-

Gary Roach 4th District

Pat Jones was elected to the 1st District City Council position on April 6, 2010. Councilmember Jones serves as the Council Public Safety Representative.

Joyce Starr was re-elected to serve the second district on April 6, 2010. Councilmember Starr spent thirty years with Wire Rope Corporation, and has worked for the St. Joseph School District for the past ten years. Councilwoman Starr is the Council CDBG Representative.

PJ Kovac

Barbara LaBass

3rd District

5th District

Phone number: (816) 261-2934

Phone number: (816) 752-8363

groach@ci.st-joseph.

Email: pjkovac@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Email: blabass@ci.st-joseph. mo.us

Gary Roach was re-elected to the 4th District council seat on April 6th, 2010. Roach is a lifelong St. Joseph resident.

Councilmember Roach is the Council Streets & Infrastructure Representative.

PJ Kovac was elected to the 3rd District City Council position April 6, 2010.

Councilmember Kovac is the Council Parks & Recreation Representative.

Barbara LaBass was re-elected to the council in March 2010 by winning the primary election outright. She is employed with Missouri Gas Energy in Government and Community Affairs. Councilmember LaBass is the Council Landfill & Water Protection Committee Representative.

Phone number: (816) 341-4506 Email: mo.us

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City communicates through multiple venues

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Romans 15:7

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he City of St. Joseph has created various ways in which residents and visitors can interact with the St. Joseph City Council and city staff members. “Whether it is by the Web, television, newsprint, telephone, or through meetings, we guarantee that we will be available to serve you in the most effective way possible,” said St. Joseph Communications Manager Mary Robertson. ‘We want to hear from you. We hope that you will get connected to the City.”

City of St. Joseph Website

The City has an updated Web site with hundreds of pages of information on city programs and services provided. Residents can provide feedback to city staff via the Web site. You also can report problems online.

For more information, call 271-5524 or visit the website at: stjoemo.info/

24-Hour Message line

Residents can call the city’s message line with questions, comments or concerns at any time, and city staff members will respond within the next business day. Call 279-4YOU (279-4968) to leave your message.

City Weekly

A weekly report is mailed electronically to subscribers to update them on city services and on what’s happening in the departments. There’s also a community calendar of events, meeting schedule, information about the employee Good Job award and other interesting facts and information. To subscribe to the City Weekly, visit: http://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/manager/report_subscription.cfm

5103 S. 50th (FF Hwy.) 816-279-2090

Sunday Worship 8:15 A.M., 10:45 A.M., 6:30 P.M. www.graceontheweb.org

Government Access Channel

The city’s Government Access Channel can be found on local cable channel 19. The channel provides information on city services and programs, contacts for departments and staff, contacts for the City Council, job opportunities, meeting schedules, community events, event schedule for the Civic Arena, Missouri Theater and the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center and miscellaneous government information.

Up-to-the-minute information, such as open burning cancellations, and meeting changes or cancellations, also can be found. The city also broadcasts City Council meetings on channel 19.

City Council Meetings

City Council meetings are held every other Monday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, which is located on the third floor of City Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend. Public comment is welcomed at every meeting. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 271-4730 for more information.

Government Meetings

A weekly schedule of’ all city-related meetings can be found on the city’s website, the Government Access Channel and the City Weekly report.

City Talk

City Talk meetings are hosted by the mayor and City Council. These monthly meetings are held at convenient neighborhood locations and begin at 7 p.m. Contact the property maintenance manager at 271-4632 for more information.

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Permits and licenses

T Voter Registration

he city, county and state require registration for many activities.

Here are some of the more commonly requested:

Qualified individuals can register to vote in the jurisdiction in which he or she resides. To vote in any election a person must be registered no later than 5 p.m. or the normal closing time of the public buildings where registration is being held on the third Wednesday prior to the election.

To register, contact the County Clerk’s office, Buchanan County Courthouse, Fifth and Jules, (816) 271-1412.

Mo Driver’s License

When moving from another state an application for a Missouri driver’s license must be made within 30 days. You can do so at the license testing office located in the State Office Building at 525 Jules St. Room 216, (816) 387-2200.

Automobile Licensing

Information on licensing a vehicle can be obtained from the Licensing Bureau located at 2319 N. Belt Highway, (816) 232-1455. To obtain a license you will need:

O A Missouri motor vehicle inspection valid within the last 60 days.

O Title of vehicle or current registration O County tax non-assessment card or county personal property tax receipt to show taxes are paid current. Current milage must be noted on the title application.

Cat and Dog Licensing

All dogs and cats older than three months must be licensed and vaccinated.

Contact Animal Control & Rescue at (816) 271-4876 or your veterinarian for further information.

Garage Sale Permits

Can be obtained from City Hall at 1100 Frederick, (816)271-4751. To advertise your garage sale contact the St. Joseph News-Press Classified department at (816) 271-8666.

Taxes

Taxes can be paid to the Collector of Revenue, at the Buchanan County Courthouse located at Fifth and Jules Streets, (816) 271-1401.

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In the county

he Buchanan County courthouse, at 411 Jules St., in downtown St. Joseph is the location for most of the official who serve the citizens of Buchanan County. Completed in August 1876, it is one of the oldest courthouses in Missouri still serving the public.

County Commission: R.T. Turner is the Presiding Commissioner; Dan Hauseman, Eastern District Commissioner; and Ron Hook, Western District Commissioner. They are located in Room 122 of the courthouse. The commission approves county expenditures; administers and sets policies for county government, including the budget and payment of bills; oversees all county roads, county buildings, property, and equipment; represents the county on various boards throughout the area and state; and appoints residents to numerous boards and committees.

Phone: 271-1503. Email: Commission@co.buchanan.mo.us Assessor: Scot W. Van Meter is the Buchanan County assessor. The assessor is responsible for property assessments used in calculating both city and county tax bills.

The office room number is 201.

Phone: 271-1520. Email: Assessor@ co.buchanan.mo.us County Clerk: Mary BaackGarvey is the county clerk.

The county clerk’s office is where county commissioners records are maintained and people can register to vote.

The county clerk is also the county’s chief election official, responsible for preparing ballots, staffing the polls and counting the ballots. The office is in room 121.

Phone: 271-1412. Email: Clerk2@ co.buchanan.mo.us Collector: Peggy Campbell is the collector of revenue. The division collects county taxes, including property taxes for the city. City property and real estate tax are mailed out together during the first week in November. Taxes can be mailed or paid at the county collector’s office. The office is located in room 123. Phone: 271-1401. Email: Collector@co.buchanan.mo.us Prosecuting Attorney: Attorney Dwight Scoggins is responsible for handling criminal cases and child support cases and represents the county in civil matters. The office is in room 132. Phone: 271-1480.

Recorder: Ed Wildberger is the recorder of deeds. This office manages office personnel issues and record marriage licenses, record real estate records and other public documents. The office is in room 103. Phone: 271-1437. Email: Recorder@co.buchanan.mo.us Treasurer: This office serves as the county’s banker, handling deposits of funds and maintaining financial records. Phone: 271-1432.

Email: Treasurer@co.buchanan. mo.us

The Public Defenders Office: The public defender’s office

is located three blocks south of the courthouse at 120 S. 5th Street, St. Joseph, MO. Phone: 387-2026.

Juvenile Office: The staff in this office deal with juvenile offenders. The downtown office is on the east side of the courthouse basement. The room number is B03.

Phone: 271-1421.

Public Adminstrator: Bill McMurray is the county public administrator. The office serves in a variety of capacities for the county.

It has a guardian, personal representative or representative payee.

The office is located at 310 N. 4th Street, Suite A. Phone: 271-1442.

State Legislators Casey Guernsey

Mike Thomson

Glen Klippenstein

Nick Marshall

State Representative R-Mo., 3rd District

State Representative R-Mo., 4th District

State Representative R-Mo., 5th District

State Representative R-Mo., 30th District

Farmer Casey.Guernsey@house.mo.gov 573-751-4285 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 206A, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Mike Lair State Representative R-Mo., 7th District Retired teacher and coach Mike.Lair@house.mo.gov 573-751-2917 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 400, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Brad Lager State Senator R-Mo., 12th District Small business owner Brad.Lager@house.mo.gov 573-751-1415 201 W Capitol Ave., Room 422, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Randy Garber State Representative R-Kan., 62nd District Retired U.S. Navy, HVAC technician; pastor of Trinity Church of The Brethren randy.garber@house.ks.gov Room DSOB, State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66612 785-296-6014

Retired teacher Mike.Thomson@house.mo.gov 573-751-9465 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 401B, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Pat Conway State Representative D-Mo., 27th District Retired county clerk of Buchanan County Pat.Conway@house.mo.gov 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 102BA, Jefferson City MO 65101 573-751-9755

Cattle rancher and bank board member Glen.Klippenstein@house.mo.gov 573-751-0246 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 410A, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Delus Johnson State Representative R-Mo., 28th District Retired St. Joseph Fire Department Captain Delus.Johnson@house.mo.gov 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 203C, Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-3666

Attorney Nick.Marshall@house.mo.gov 573-751-6593 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 115D, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Galen Higdon State Representative R-Mo., 29th District Retired Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Galen.Higdon@house.mo.gov 573-751-3643 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 410B, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Robert Schaaf State Senator R-Mo., 34th District Family physician rob.schaaf@house.mo.gov 573-751-2183 201 W Capitol Ave., Room 331, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Your weather. Your news.

Jerry Henry State Representative D-Kan., 63rd District Executive director of Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas, Inc. jerry.henry@house.ks.gov 785-296-7688 Room 47-S, State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66612

Dennis Pyle State Senator R-Kan., 1st District Grain and cattle farmer Dennis.Pyle@senate.ks.gov 234-E, State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66612 785-296-7379

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US Legislators Samuel Graves Jr. U.S. Representative R-Mo, 6th District

U.S. Senator R-Mo.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in agronomy from the University of Missouri-Colum-bia

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University and Master’s degree from Southwest Missouri State

Committees: Chairman of Small business, Transportation and Infrastructure

University

Website: graves.house.gov 3976, 816-233-9818

Roy Blunt

Phone: 202-225-7041, 816-792-

Washington D.C. Office: 1415 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 Liberty District Office: 113 Blue Jay Drive, Suite 100, Liberty, MO 64068 St. Joseph District Office: 201 S. 8th Street, Room 330, St. Joseph, MO 64501

Lynn Jenkins U.S. Representative R-Kan., 2nd District Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Weber State College.

Committees: Ways and Means Website: lynnjenkins.house. gov Phone: 202-225-6601, 620-231LYNN (5966), 785-234-LYNN (5966) Washington, DC Office: 1122 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515

Committees: Committee on Appropriations; Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Committee on Rules and Administration; Select Committee on Intelligence Email: Via website at blunt.senate.gov Phone: 202-224-5721, 816-471-7141, 417-877-7814 Washington D.C. Office: 260 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510

U.S. Senator D-Mo. Education: Bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from the University of Missouri Committees: Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Special Committee on Aging Website: mccaskill.senate.gov/contact/ Phone: 202-224-6154, 417-868-8745, 314-367-1364 Washington D.C. Offce: 506 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510

Kansas City Office: 911 Main Street, Suite 2224, Kansas City, MO 64105

Springfield Office: 324 Park Central West, Ste.

Springfield Office: 2740 B East Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

St. Louis Office: 5850 Delmar Blvd, Ste. A, St. Louis, MO 63112

Jerry Moran U.S. Senator R-Kan. Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Kansas and a juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law g, Housing Committees: Banking, and Urban Affairs Committee; Appropriations Committee; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs Committee; Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; Special Committee on Aging

Pittsburg Office: 1001 N. Broadway Street #C, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Email: Via website at moran.senate.gov

Topeka Office: 3550 SW 5th Street, Topeka, KS 66606

Washington D.C. Office: Russell Senate Office Building, Room 354, Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: 202-224-6521, 785-628-6401, 913-393-0711

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