Stories for November 2010

Power outage at Capitol, St. Peter

For Principal Joe Gulino and the students and faculty at St. Peter Catholic School, the loss of electricity for a little more than an hour ended up being “no biggie.”

Victorian homes put on display for Christmas season

Those who want to add a little appreciation of history to their holiday experience this season can join in on a tour of Fulton Victorian homes.

Students fill boxes for soldiers

It was an ad in The Fulton Sun that drew Bartley first grade teacher Kathleen Wilson to a project for her classroom — filling boxes for soldiers. Debo Funeral Home provided the boxes, and will pay for the shipping when the boxes are returned and filled for military personnel overseas.

Blue Jays mens' hoops split at Snyder Classic

The Blue Jays were not able to put together consecutive wins, losing 74-60 to Augsburg in the first game of the Snyder Classic on Friday evening. Westminster shot 49 percent from the field against Augsburg (3-0).

3 Christmas parades set this weekend

Three Christmas parades will kick off the holiday season this weekend in Callaway County.

OUR OPINION: Shopping locally provides gift to community

Now that Cyber Monday has passed, may we suggest Try-On Tuesday, Customer Service Saturday or Capital Improvements Sunday?

Power Restored at Capitol

Missouri’s Capitol lost power at 11:08 a.m. Monday

Craft show to benefit NB students

A wide variety of crafts will be available for possible holiday gifts during the seventh annual New Bloomfield Schools Craft Show on Saturday.

Ameren recruits vets

Ameren Missouri is making an effort to recruit military veterans in Callaway County with technical skills needed at the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant and also for other jobs available in the company.

Hunters deliver venison to area charities

During the weekend, Sportsmen Against Hunger began to distribute donated venison to food charities in Callaway County and throughout Central Missouri.

Bidding on for Chamber auction

For more than five years, the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce has been holding a silent auction to raise funds its operation.

Fulton man turns 93, recalls WWII

Regardless of the fact that it’s been almost 70 years since he enlisted to serve during World War II, George Warden can still clearly recall dates, places and circumstances during his three and half years in the army.

YOUR OPINION: Capitalism has fallen on hard times

To Harold: Maybe you have not heard out where you live, but capitalism has fallen on hard times. We do not practice it much in this country these days. Well, not in the power centers of America. We have a new thing now. It is “too big to fail.”

Local conservation group provides turkeys to SERVE

What else would the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation choose to donate to SERVE but turkeys?

Auxvasse teen skates her way into national competitions

There’s nothing Emma Trent enjoys more than tying on her skates and rolling around the rink.

Bulldogs, T-Birds achieve all-MMC football status

It was a dandy dozen for both the South Callaway Bulldogs and North Callaway Thunderbirds.

Longtime Wal-Mart greeter retires

For “25 years and four months” her smiling face has been the first thing customers see when they walk into the Fulton Wal-Mart.

Thanksgiving meal brings church, students together

To many, Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what you have and sharing with those that don’t. Wednesday afternoon, the members of Saint James United Methodist Church in Fulton put that theory to practice as they invited Westminster College students still in town to a holiday dinner.

Fulton council approves improvement projects

The Fulton City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances Tuesday night that will allow for improvements to city operations, including a new temperature control system at city hall and the latest attempt to solve overflow issues at one of the city’s lift stations.

Holts Summit man dies in crash

Holts Summit man was killed in a fiery, single-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning in Jefferson City.

YMCA opens new annex at Fulton State Hospital

With the help of a $300,000 grant, the YMCA of Callaway County Friday opened an new fitness center annex on the campus of Fulton State Hospital.

Holts Summit woman offers Native American view of Thanksgiving

Every day is a day of thanksgiving for Dona McKinney.

7th-grade Bulldogs reach .500

Brandon Ward logged a team-high seven points Monday night as the South Callaway Middle School seventh-grade Bulldogs reached the .500 mark with a 30-24 win over Columbia Catholic.

Plant expansion still not approved by Ameren

Prospects for a second nuclear reactor at the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant may not be as quick or as certain as Gov. Jay Nixon indicated in last week’s surprise press conference on the steps of the Governor’s Mansion.

Fresh Air Fulton to offer smoking cessation again

With implementation of the indoor smoking ban looming, Fresh Air Fulton once again is offering its free smoking cessation program, this time in conjunction with the Callaway County Health Department.

Soup Kitchen fills weekend food gap for area homeless

When Soup Kitchen president Anne Erbschloe recently learned that Callaway County’s homeless have no resources for food over the weekends she was appalled, and immediately took steps to rectify the situation.

Local Ironman competitor speaks to 5th grade students

Fifth grade students at McIntire Elementary School were full of questions for their guest speaker on Monday.

HS approves $2.1 million budget

The Board of Aldermen Monday night approved a $2.1 million city budget for 2011 that carries a 3 percent pay raise for all city employees.

Westminster men beat Hendrix to get their first win

The Blue Jays got their first win of the season with a 63-53 over Hendrix College in the second game of the Greenville College Classic on Saturday. The win moved the Blue Jays to 1-1 on the season.

Second nuclear plant still 13-15 years away

Rep. Jeanie Riddle, R-Mokane, said Monday she is delighted Missouri’s utilities have banded together to help seek a site permit for a second reactor at the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant.

Hatton McCredie off school improvement list

North Callaway Assistant Superintendent Sandy Haskins had good news for the school board Thursday night when she gave her update on the district's Adequate Yearly Progress status.

Soup Kitchen to host holiday meal Thursday

The Soup Kitchen once again will host its annual Thanksgiving meal Thursday, this year at Finally Tammy's in Fulton.

PD denies Maylee again

Joshua Maylee appeared in Callaway County Court on Friday via video-conference from Boone County for a counsel status hearing.

Meth lab search warrant nets four behind bars

Four people are behind bars after a search warrant at a Kingdom City residence uncovered a possible meth lab.

Fulton Casey’s store wins St. Jude fundraiser competition

Area customers recently helped a Fulton Casey’s General Store beat out other Casey’s stores across the Midwest for the most money earned for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lady Blue Jays win two at Greenville College Classic

The Lady Blue Jays prevailed by a score of 65-60 to get the team’s first-ever win over Hendrix College on Saturday afternoon. Westminster was competing in the Greenville Classic, beating Hendrix (1-2) for the first time in 13 all-time meetings dating back to the 1993-1994 season.

Callaway schools 'excited' about growth potential

Callaway schools are excited for the possibility of growth that would come with the expansion of the power plant.

Plant addition could spark local economy

Fulton business leaders have been working through the DREAM project to begin a revitalization of downtown, but the addition of a second reactor at the Ameren UE Callaway Power Plant could help that process along.

Museum collects baby items for military moms

Stuffed animals and baby bibs have invaded the National Churchill Museum this month.

OUR OPINION: State, schools and students in symbiotic relationship

Public colleges and universities share a symbiotic relationship with state government. Gov. Jay Nixon alluded to that relationship last week when he predicted leaner higher education allocations, but encouraged institutions to forgo tuition hikes and seek greater efficiencies.

OUR OPINION: Too many city elections remain uncontested

The latest change in filing for Jefferson City offices resulted in fewer candidates.

Nixon To Seek Second Callaway Nuclear Plant

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today announced an agreement with key energy companies across the state to begin the process to construct a second nuclear power plant in Missouri, while protecting the interests of consumers.

Luetkemeyer votes to cut U.S. tax funding for NPR

Ninth District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer Thursday voted to support a proposal to terminate taxpayer funding of National Public Radio (NPR).

NB looks at private operation of school food service

The New Bloomfield R-3 School Board Thursday night decided to seek proposals from private firms to operate the school's food service program.

Running comes easily for Held

When proposed to do a Fun Run during her junior year in high school, Cheryl Held thought nothing of it.

Fulton basketball teams schedule ‘Meet the Hornets’ scrimmages tonight

The Fulton Hornets and Lady Hornets varsity basketball teams will conduct scrimmages starting at 7:15 tonight as part of a “Meet the Hornets” event at the high school’s Roger D. Davis Gymnasium.

NASA education specialist speaks to SoCal students

Students at South Callaway Middle School learned about science and physics in relation to space exploration on Thursday.

North Callaway audit reveals errors

WILLIAMSBURG — North Callaway Schools’ annual audit report was not as positive for fiscal year 2010 as it has been for the previous few years.

Fulton schools approve qualifications on lighting project

The Fulton School Board approved qualifications during a special meeting Thursday for a contractor to perform the lighting upgrade project.

Ferguson’s presentation to students: My son is not guilty of murder

More than six years after his son, Ryan Ferguson, was arrested for the slaying of Columbia Tribune Sports Editor Kent Heitholt, Bill Ferguson continues to believe his son is innocent and fights to prove it.

Local officials take part in ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign

To try and get motorists to buckle up, certain law enforcement agencies across the state are taking part in a “Click it or Ticket” mobilization today.

2,900 more Missourians lose jobs in October

Missouri’s net payroll fell by 2,900 jobs in October and the state’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 9.4 percent during the month.

Taylor’s launches going-out-of-business sale

After staying in business for 68 years, Taylor’s Jewelry, 518 Court St., is closing its doors.

Sponsors still needed for Adopt-a-Family

As holiday shoppers eagerly anticipate Black Friday sales next week, organizers of SERVE’s Adopt-a-Family are hoping they might take advantage of some of those deals for the benefit of the children enrolled in the program.

Emergency signs recommended near new fire station

Members of the Fulton Traffic Commission decided Tuesday to recommend the city place caution signs near the new fire station under construction on Tennyson Road.

Plaque honoring WWI veterans may join monuments at Memorial Field

The fate of a plaque honoring World War I veterans that used to hang on Liberty Bridge was the main topic of Tuesday’s Historic Preservation Commission meeting.

Ambulance board presented with balanced budget

As other governing bodies in the area struggle to prepare budgets for fiscal year 2011, Callaway County Ambulance District Director Charles Anderson had good news for his board of directors Tuesday night.

Teen acts in area plays, dreams of being an actress

The world really does seem like a stage to Moriah Turick who spends much of her free time on it.

Roundabout completion delayed

Completion of the roundabout in Fulton will be delayed, a state highway official said Tuesday.

City prepares to implement smoking ban

With the indoor smoking ban to go into effect on Saturday, Dec. 4, the City of Fulton is working to notify local business owners about how the new law will impact them and how it will be implemented.

No. 16 Lady Owls ward off Lady Blue Jays in 83-73 win

Westminster College Lady Blue Jays head coach Tracey Braden sensed a bit of hesitance in her players when she asked them to embrace the notion of a press defense.

Owls’ struggles continue in 64-42 loss to Eagles

The William Woods University Owls shot a lackluster 30 percent Tuesday night in tumbling to 0-6 after a 64-42 loss to Central Methodist University at Anderson Arena.

Holts Summit to seek bond for sewer

No citizens appeared at a Board of Aldermen public hearing Monday night on a $7 million revenue bond proposal to build a new sewage treatment system.

Luetkemeyer says tax cut extension may be possible this session

Ninth District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, says it is possible the lame duck session of Congress may approve an extension of the Bush-era tax cuts.

Callaway United Way receives large donation

Last year, the Koelling Family Chiropractic offices decided to raise money for the Callaway County United Way. They were able to raise $750.

Downtown businesses continue tradition of holiday windows

In 1927, Fulton downtown businesses began hosting a Christmas program. Businesses kept their windows covered until a set time, when all the businesses revealed their lighted windows at once.

Westminster can't rally in season-ending home loss

The Blue Jays dropped their season-finale to Upper Midwest Athletic Conference opponent St. Scholastica 34-28 at Priest Field on Saturday. Westminster (5-5, 3-3 UMAC) were outgained 345-321 by the visiting Saints (7-3, 5-2 UMAC) as they were unable to end the season on a three-game winning streak.

MDC conducts ‘spot check’ for deer hunting violations in Callaway

Hunters who happened to have a deer in their vehicle and be driving on Highway 54 near the Route F overpass in Fulton were pulled over during a “spot check” on Sunday.

Fulton man arrested for 5th time on DWI charge

Fulton Police Friday arrested James J. Dooley, 49, on a Class B felony charge of driving while intoxicated-chronic offender.

Callaway youth learn to create radio show during special training session at Churchill museum

About a dozen Fulton area elementary school students used their imaginations to create brief radio scripts Saturday morning at the Churchill Museum in Fulton.

Gabbert, No. 20 Tigers rebound in big way

When last seen running off Faurot Field, the Missouri Tigers were basking in the glow of a historic 36-27 victory over the then-BCS No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners.

Union pickets building site of new south Fulton fire station

A job action effort by a union wanting to organize employees of Glov-Con Construction Co. of Fulton have been picketing part of the time during working hours at the construction site for the new Fulton Fire Station on Tennyson Road.

Missouri Girls Town earns accreditation

A two-year process for Missouri Girl’s Town is over, with positive results.

137 receive gold medals at SoCal awards ceremony

Cheers echoed the gym at South Callaway High School Wednesday evening. The cheers were not for the South Callaway basketball team, but for 137 students who received gold medals at the 10th annual Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards.

Kids learn what life without TV was like

In the time of World War II, people sat by their radios to get the latest news, hear entertaining radio shows and listen to music. As television became more popularity and a necessity in many homes, the popularity of the radio shrank.

NoCal student, driver hurt in bus crash

A North Callaway school bus ended up on its side after an 8:15 a.m. crash on Wednesday.

Army officer recounts lessons learned in Fulton

Lt. Col. Hadley Turner told more than 100 Fulton area residents Tuesday night that his success as a command officer in combat was possible only because of the training he received growing up in Fulton.

SoCal district plans to meet with legislators about ‘open enrollment’

Wanting to voice concerns over possible “open enrollment” legislative action, South Callaway School District board members hope to soon hold a meeting between state legislators and educators, superintendents and board members from across Callaway County.

No. 16 Lady Owls rout Missouri Valley

The No. 16 William Woods University Lady Owls shot 52 percent in the second half Wednesday night to pull away for a 72-49 manhandling of Missouri Valley College at Anderson Arena.

Blue Jays have a lot on ‘the line’ in finale

Days after a 28-23 loss at Martin Luther on Oct. 16, and with his team reeling from a lack of consistency on the field, Westminster College head coach John Welty implemented a new emotional barometer for the Blue Jays.

Skelton: Dem losses were result of a 'political tsunami ...'

In his first speech after the first major loss of his political career, U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton made no bones about it: “I can’t deny that I wish the outcome of my particular election had turned out differently.”

Callaway educators: Open enrollment would strain schools

As one Callaway County superintendent raised concerns this week at the possibility this could be the year open enrollment legislation successfully passes through the state legislature, other local educators voiced their opinions as to how that would affect Missouri schools.

Fulton superintendent predicts bleak financial future, need for tax increase

As it has been for the past two years, when Fulton Public Schools Superintendent Jacque Cowherd presented the school board with financial projections through 2013 during Wednesday night’s meeting, the picture was not pretty.

FPD arrest man for stolen vehicle

A Fulton man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police believe he stole a vehicle from the owner’s residence.

CCSD seeks scrap metal thieves

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a thief who stole 2,500 feet of heavy gage copper wire.

Owls soccer team shut out in AMC tourney semifinals

The William Woods University men’s soccer team completed its season with a 3-0 loss to Park University in the semifinals of the American Midwest Conference postseason tournament Tuesday.

Teachers tour nuclear plant, learn about job opportunities

About 50 Missouri teachers Tuesday toured the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant and learned not only how the plant generates electricity but also how to inform their students about many jobs available at the plant.

Churchill Museum pays tribute to veterans

As Americans take time today to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces, a local institution is asking Callaway County residents with loved ones who are veterans to help create a tribute to that service.

Man paints flag on barn to honor military service

“I just wanted a way to honor our veterans that are still serving and who have served.”

Collision topples school bus in central Missouri

Authorities in central Missouri say three people were hurt when a pickup truck clipped a school bus on Interstate 70, flipping the bus on its side.

Pump prices rise state-wide

Although average gas prices across Missouri are lower than the national average, Missouri prices per gallon have actually gone up more than the national average in the past week.

Lady Owls fall in AMC semifinals

The William Woods University women’s soccer team’s season came to an end Monday night in a 3-0 loss to No. 17 McKendree University in the semifinals of the American Midwest Conference postseason tournament.

Panel reminisces about fall of Berlin Wall, 'Breakthrough' installation

Twenty years ago, they were involved with President Ronald Reagan’s dedication of Edwina Sandys’ “Breakthrough” sculpture on the Westminster College campus, marking the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall the year before.

Ashcroft reflects on Reagan, dedication to promotion of democracy

Two decades after it was placed on the Westminster College campus, Edwina Sandys’ “Breakthrough” sculpture continues to serve as a centerpiece for discussion on freedom and democracy.

Roundabout rundown

Workers began laying concrete in the circle of the roundabout this week.

Nixon appoints Carpenter to replace Hamilton

The appointment of Associate Circuit Judge Christine Carpenter of Columbia as Circuit Judge by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon means the 13th Judicial Circuit, which includes Boone and Callaway counties, no longer has a full circuit judge from Callaway County.

Greeks to host turkey giveaway

The Beta House Philanthropy week works with major national organizations like the Salvation Army, American Cancer Society and others, but this year, a new group will be in the mix of beneficiaries from the Westminster Greek organization — Fulton residents.

Fulton YMCA to open second facility at FSH

For the first time, the Callaway County YMCA will open a second YMCA location in Fulton. The new facility will be on the campus of Fulton State Hospital.

Man's heart is in his art

It’s not difficult to discover where Scott Kronk’s heart is for anyone who visits his home on William Woods Avenue.

No. 6 Bulldogs' dream season ends against Mark Twain

This had been a season of venturing into new territory for the No. 6 ranked South Callaway Bulldogs.

Westminster's passing game soars in UMAC win

The Blue Jays won back-to-back games for the first time this season with a 39-7 victory at MacMurray College on Saturday afternoon in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play.

No. 6 Bulldogs try to extend playoff run

South Callaway head coach Tim Rulo believes that making a deep playoff run means pulling out all of the stops.

McCarty takes 2nd in Class 3

Fulton sophomore Jenny McCarty keeps moving up at the state cross country championships.

Lady Owls soccer team reaches semifinals of AMC tournament

The William Woods University Lady Owls soccer team used two first-half goals to beat Hannibal-LaGrange 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the American Midwest Conference postseason tournament at Firley Field on Friday.

Maylee moved to Boone County

Authorities this week transferred Josh Maylee from the Callaway County Jail to Boone County’s Jail.

Randolph and Howard featured in two art exhibitions at WWU

Exhibits featuring watercolor art by Mary Randolph of Fulton and American outsider folk art by Jesse Howard, the famed “sign painter” from Fulton, will open Tuesday at William Woods University.

Callaway County man arrested in Apache Flats

Cole County deputies arrested a Callaway County man wanted on several charges stemming from an August foot chase near Holts Summit.

Putting a face on Callaway's homeless

“We’re people too.” That is the message Callaway County’s homeless population wants to share with their more fortunate neighbors. They want to be acknowledged as being people who are just as valuable as everyone else.

Homeless man identified, autopsy to be performed Monday

Police Friday morning identified a dead homeless man found Thursday in Fulton as John Alexander, 44, who was from the Fulton area.

Ashcroft to speak Tuesday in Fulton at ‘Breakthrough’ sculpture anniversary

After participating in the 1990 dedication of the “Breakthrough” Berlin Wall sculpture at Westminster College, former U.S. Attorney Gen. John Ashcroft will return to Fulton Tuesday for the 20th anniversary celebration of the sculpture.

Riddle elected to House leadership position

Rep. Jeanie Riddle, R-Mokane, has been elected as the Missouri House majority assistant floor leader.

Kit Bond speaks to biotech group

Thursday afternoon, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond received a fond farewell as the champion of biotechnology from some of the people who know the most about the subject.

Calwood woman continues to enjoy working polls after 43 years

The first time Marcile Hickman worked an election was 70 years ago. She was only 19, not even legally eligible to be an election judge, since back then the voting age was still 21.

92nd Observation of Veterans Day planned

This is the 92nd annual recognition of Veteran’s Day and two local veterans' organizations are planning their annual dinner for the holiday.

Blue Jays pursue back-to-back road victories

Having just ended a three-game losing streak with a 27-9 win over Northwestern (Minn.) College in Minneapolis, the Westminster College Blue Jays let out a collective sigh that was equal parts joy and relief.

No. 16 Lady Owls rally late, bump off Benedictine in opener

The No. 16 William Woods University Lady Owls, after watching a 12-point halftime lead vanish, rallied for a 64-61 victory over Benedictine (Kan.) College in Wednesday night’s season opener at Anderson Arena.

FPD investigates body found in lot

The Fulton Police Department worked Thursday to identify the body of a homeless man found in a vacant lot near 101 E. Tenth St.

City: Smoking ban will go into effect in 30 days

Although City of Fulton officials were proceeding Wednesday with plans to place an ordinance based on the smoking ban approved by city residents on Tuesday on the budget for the next city council meeting, information uncovered Thursday morning proved those plans unnecessary.

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