November 22, 2009
Clinton Thomas - City Government Reporter
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Griffon men hit key shots, outlast Central Oklahoma
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Sometimes it’s not about how many shots a team makes, but when it makes them.
Missouri Western hit five clutch free throws in the final minute of an otherwise woeful night from the line to seal an 83-79 win against Central Oklahoma on Saturday at MWSU Fieldhouse.
A wave of tension flowed over the home crowd as Griffon guard Martin Nolan missed the first of two free throws with 34 seconds left and Western clinging to a 78-77 lead. Nolan was just 1-for-5 on the night, and another miss would give the visiting Bronchos the chance to hold the ball for the winning shot. Nolan overcame the pressure and made the shot, only for the visitors to tie the game on a layup with 16 seconds left.
Clubhouse makeover continues
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
Winter’s annual return will push most of the regulars at Fairview Golf Course away for the next few months.
By the time they come back, they may not recognize the place.
Workers have gutted the nearly 50-year-old clubhouse in the past month.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Make no mistake, this was a blowout win Tom Smith won’t soon forget.
Players and university officials surrounded the long-time coach at center court Monday after Missouri Western’s 89-58 win against Lincoln University in the Hillyard Tip-Off Classic at MWSU Fieldhouse. The celebration wasn’t only for the first win of 2009-10 but also for the 399 that came before it at Missouri Western.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
The American Cancer Society asks smokers to give up the habit for one day today as part of the Great American Smokeout.
A $2 million federal grant could help St. Joseph fight an anti-smoking battle of its own with longer lasting results.
The City Council gave the City of St. Joseph Health Department the green light Monday to apply for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant — part of the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act of 2009. If the funding is approved, the health department will work with Heartland Health, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Buchanan County, the St. Joseph School District, Missouri Western State University, the St. Joseph Youth Alliance and the University of Missouri to implement an anti-smoking marketing campaign, smoking cessation services and other programs.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Two grants padded an otherwise thin agenda at City Hall on Monday. While discussion centered on federal stimulus funds to combat smoking, a grant-funded project with more immediate results passed unanimously. The council approved a $238,829 contract with Al J. Mueller Construction to build a boat dock on the Missouri River south of the French Bottoms access ramp. Grants from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will cover $171,000 of the total. The city provided matching funds of $15,000 from the Capital Improvements Program sales tax and $52,790 in cell phone tax revenue from the general fund.
St. Joseph did not apply for aidSaturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Two explanations — one short and one long — tell why St. Joseph missed out on millions in government aid this week to address its sewer problem.
Gov. Jay Nixon revealed more than 50 Missouri communities that would receive funding for wastewater and drinking water projects Monday as part of the $266 million Work Now initiative. More than half of the money came from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act — also known as the federal stimulus — while state revolving funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources covered the remainder.
St. Joseph and its $450 million combined sewer overflow woes didn’t make the list.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
An idea to bring tax increment financing to Downtown St. Joseph has its first taker.
Mid-City Partnership has applied for roughly $1.4 million in TIF assistance to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the building at Sixth and Edmond streets — referred to as the Center Building in the application, also known as the Eshelman Building.
The total project will cost nearly $2.6 million and create an estimated 40 to 50 construction jobs and 59 permanent jobs.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
Mayor Ken Shearin has long asked for help with the city’s unfunded sewer mandate.
City elections get under wayTuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
After the stress of last week’s school levy election, St. Joseph residents might want to push politics aside for a while.
Sorry folks. The city’s next campaign season starts today.
Candidates for the St. Joseph City Council, mayor and municipal judge elections may file for office beginning today at City Hall.
Uptown redevelopment slow but steady
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
Millions of dollars have flowed into Uptown St. Joseph, and all anyone notices are the lots that sit empty.
The Uptown St. Joseph Redevelopment Corp. has tried to change that perception with its annual homes tour, which shows off the neighborhood’s success stories. The group’s latest annual report fleshes out the examples with numbers that show the economic impact redevelopment has had on the neighborhood.
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