The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

Locals react with dismay to new breast cancer screening guidelines w/ new cancer screening recommendations and American Cancer Society response
When breast cancer survivor Sharon Clark learned of a government panel’s new recommendations about some common breast cancer screening methods, she was appalled and almost unbelieving. “Oh my God, that just blows my mind,” she said.
Photographer documents struggle with cystic fibrosis w/ slide show and link to National Transplant Assistance Fund page
After administering his own evening antibiotic treatment — delivered through an IV port in his chest — Curtis Almeter sets up his laptop computer on one of the room’s two twin beds.
Fourth Street scheduled to reopen
Motorists soon will not have to detour around a project on Fourth Street just east of Murphy Boulevard.
Canine ‘pawsengers’ take inaugural pet rescue flight
Pogo, a wire-haired Jack Russell terrier, and Crystal, a white terrier cross, have much to be thankful for today. Besides the holiday dinner and pampered treatment they’ll receive today in Chicago, the two Joplin dogs are getting ready to fly the friendly skies and hopefully find a good home.
Joplin man in custody on drug charges
A Joplin man was taken into custody Wednesday on drug charges, but not before his dog bit a detective who was helping to apprehend him, according to police.
Webb City to assume sewage plant operation
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The City Council this week approved an agreement to operate the Center Creek wastewater treatment plant at 2100 N. Madison St.
Funeral for soldier killed in Afghanistan scheduled in Galena
Services for John Cleaver, a former area soldier who was killed last week in Afghanistan, will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Galena (Kan.) High School auditorium. The Rev. Jill Cameron Michel will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. Sunday until service time in the auditorium. After the service and military honors, the body will be cremated under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Fire destroys Joplin tire business w/ fire slide show
Looking at the charred remains of his livelihood Tuesday morning, William Christy’s thoughts were focused as much on those who depend on him to make a living as himself. An early morning fire destroyed the business he co-owns, Reeves Tire & Automotive, 806 E. Seventh St. Amid the devastation, though, Christy counted his blessings.
Carl Junction going forward with next round of building work
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The Carl Junction Board of Education on Monday decided to begin the bidding procedure for projects that will be funded by a $1 million bond issue approved by voters earlier this month.
Churches, shelters offer Thanksgiving Day meals w/ Thanksgiving dinner history, trivia
Area residents don’t have to cook or pick up a check to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served to anyone who wants a meal at holiday dinners sponsored by churches and other groups throughout the region. Planners of several dinners say they expect the economic downturn to translate to a larger turnout.
Joplin lawyer announces plans to seek House post
A third candidate has announced plans to seek the Missouri House of Representatives post from the 129th District in 2010.
William “Bill” White met Monday with a large group of backers for a campaign kickoff event at Columbia Traders in downtown Joplin.
Memorial funds set up locally to honor soldier killed in Afghanistan
Memorial services are planned in Afghanistan and locally for a former area soldier who was killed last week in Afghanistan. Numerous funds also are being set up in his name. Staff Sgt. John Cleaver died Thursday when a truck bomb exploded in Zabul Province. He and Staff Sgt. Daniel Frazier, of St. Joseph, Mich., were delivering supplies to a forward operating base when they died.
Bridge to be replaced
Quaker Mill bridge originally built for wagon, buggy traffic.
Sporting shortfall
Special Olympics struggles to find funding for future; indoor championships held in Joplin
Kids' gift-giving party will be bigger
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The economic downturn is translating to a longer guest list of youngsters who are invited to an annual Christmas party for underprivileged children.
The event is sponsored each year by the Carthage Police Department. About 600 children were invited a year ago, and invitations are being sent to about 700 this year, said police Capt. Randee Kaiser.
Carthage council may drop parking fines
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage City Council will take another look this week at downtown parking. It will consider a proposal to temporarily rescind a two-hour parking limit on the square and in the surrounding area.
The change is proposed as a pilot project and will get first-round review during Tuesday’s council session. Under the plan, which was advanced by the council’s public safety committee, there would be no enforcement of a two-hour parking limit on the square and the surrounding area in January and February.
: Joplin considers FAG debt agreement for plant expansion w/ company info
A $33 million project to upgrade the Schaeffler Group USA Joplin FAG plant is nearing fruition.
The Joplin City Council has advanced a proposal to grant the company $33 million in industrial revenue bonds to buy and install new equipment that will allow it to manufacture large ring bearings for wind generators.
Family mourns death of soldier
The first story about John Cleaver that pops into his mother’s mind is one from his high school years, when he was a competitor on a Scholars Bowl team.
Tradition of Trees retires after 28 years
Lorie McCreary, of Joplin, circulated the booths of merchandise and crafts Saturday night, bidding on a karaoke machine.
“My son loves to sing,” she said.
McCreary was one of about 250 people expected Saturday for what could be the last “Tradition of Trees’ fundraiser for the Joplin Family Y.
Is choice coming to the ballot?
A Springfield group, Missourians United for Choice in Healthcare, has the green light to circulate an initiative petition that — if eventually approved — could change health care in Joplin.
Some Briarbrook residents want tax district to save golf course, country club
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — A petition creating a taxing district to save Briarbrook’s golf course and clubhouse has been signed by about half the residents in the affected neighborhood so far, Toby Teeter said. Teeter, who is leading the push to create a Community Improvement District, said he will try to get at least 60 percent of the residents in the area on the petition before filing it with the city.
MSSU board slates retreat for February
In the wake of this month’s no-confidence vote, Missouri Southern’s faculty senate leader has asked the university’s Board of Governors to re-evaluate President Bruce Speck during a planned retreat. Roger Chelf, the faculty senate president, made the request Friday even though that retreat now will not take place until early next year.
‘Journey Stories’ set pace at exhibit in Miami Public Library
MIAMI, Okla. — Patrons of the Miami Public Library can journey through history today.
The library, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Humanities Council, is featuring “Journey Stories,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit that explores the mobile nature of Americans — why they move, how they move and what that says about them. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 30.
Joplin WWII vet selected for Ozarks Honor Flight w/ memorial info and photo gallery
On Monday morning, Jim Price was trying to recall all of the paperwork he had to fill out before being accepted for the Ozarks Honor Flight’s inaugural trip out of Springfield. His daughter had sent in an application on his behalf, but Price said it had been several months, ...
St. John's new owner seeks views fom public
The Sisters of Mercy Health System, the new owner of St. John’s Regional Medical Center, asked for views Thursday night about the future of local health care, and it got them — pages and pages of them.
More than 125 people from Joplin and across the region were asked to describe what health care in Joplin needs to look like. They were seated at 18 tables at the Joplin Holiday Inn, where they shared their opinions and observations.
Veteran gathers kids’ letters to send to troops in Afghanistan w/ Joplin kids' letters to soldiers
Bob French chokes up a little when he reads some of the letters written by Joplin school pupils to local soldiers serving in Afghanistan. All the letters include a “thank you” for the safety and security the soldiers’ service helps provide. But in some, the youngsters acknowledge the sacrifices being made by soldiers, who are in harm’s way, separated from their families, and missing holidays, birthdays and other important events.
‘Twi-hards’ pack theaters for 'New Moon' w/ New Moon movie trailer and info
LaTausha Reed was prepared for the release early this morning of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” For about a month before the movie’s release, she had been wearing her “Twilight” T-shirts. For the screening of the movie at 12:01 a.m. today, she planned to dress as Alice Cullen, one of the sparkling vampires in the movie.
Retailers, shoppers laying out strategies for Black Friday
Retailers hope Black Friday will make them money. Consumers hope it will save them money.
The two sides are laying out battle plans with a week to go.
Feds close out prosecution of drug ring cases
The federal prosecution of two high-profile cases of drug trafficking in Southwest Missouri appeared to come to a close Tuesday with a federal judge’s sentencing of a Joplin man to more than 10 years in prison and a California man to more than 22 years.
MSSU tuition freeze to continue next year
Students at Missouri Southern State University for the second year in a row won’t see an increase in tuition or academic fees. But this time, keeping tuition flat at Southern will come with some belt tightening to the tune of $1.2 million in reduced state appropriations for the university in fiscal 2011. The fiscal year starts July 1, 2010.
Joplin seeking angels, wise men for ‘Living Nativity’
An effort to turn Landreth Park into a “Living Nativity” is still in need of shepherds, wise men and angelic voices. A sign-up session has been scheduled for today to recruit more volunteers for the event scheduled the first week of December as part of the Joplin Holiday Experience. The Nativity is one of a series of events planned in conjunction with the visit of dignitaries from Joplin’s sister city of Bethlehem.
Former area resident still in hospital in Texas
Spc. Logan Burnett, a former Joplin area resident, remains hospitalized in Texas in the wake of the Nov. 5 shooting at the Fort Hood Army base where he is stationed. Bryant Burnett, of rural Galena, Kan., told the Globe in a phone interview Tuesday that his son is “recovering well.” He declined a more in-depth interview about his son’s condition or his account of the shooting that left 13 dead and 30 injured.
Mike Pound: ‘1877 aerial view of Joplin’ an auction curiosity
Three incumbents pick up Joplin City Council petitions
Three members of the Joplin City Council who said last week that they would run for re-election picked up nominating petitions Tuesday.
‘They just took everything’ w/ Joplin city code concerning dangerous buildings & demolition of property
A Joplin man claims that workers hired by the city removed thousands of dollars worth of personal property when a storage barn on his land was demolished after a judge found that the building was in dangerous condition.
Council decides against circular-trail design at McClelland Park
After a half-dozen residents testified Monday night that they want some kind of trail in McClelland Park, a majority of the City Council voted against building a circular walking trail there but directed the city staff to propose alternatives for a more elaborate trail.
Area schools impress upon students the importance of graduation
Four local school districts will use this week to emphasize to students that graduation matters.
The campaign by the Joplin, Webb City, Carthage and Carl Junction districts targets all students, said Webb City Superintendent Ron Lankford.
“Something we’re really trying to embed is the idea that just as kids are ready to start school at age 5 ... (we’re) all sharing the same expectation that just as we start school, we need to stay in school,” he said.
Joplin code outlines dangerous buildings
Under the Joplin city code, the definition of a dangerous building includes the following:
Child-sex offenders draw prison time
A Jasper County judge sent two convicted sex offenders to prison Monday in separate cases involving underage victims.
Judge Gayle Crane in Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin sentenced Domingo Pu-Prez, 27, of Joplin, to five years in prison on a conviction for first-degree child molestation.
A Carl Junction man was also sentenced to four years in prison for second-degree statutory rape.
Joplin council to hold hearing on McClelland Park trail plan
A walking trail in McClelland Park will be the focus of a public hearing set for tonight’s Joplin City Council meeting. The council decided at its preceding meeting to hold a public hearing after approving a proposal on Oct. 12 to build a circular walking trail in the park at a cost of about $56,655.
Joplin man restoring abandoned pet cemetery
When Melvin Hutton first set foot into the cemetery, he was shocked by what he found. About a dozen trees had fallen to the ground — likely the result of ice storms and high winds that blew through in the past few years.
Joplin reports worst building year in at least a decade
Despite a strong showing in October, Joplin reported its worst year for construction in at least a decade, according to building permits filed with the city.
Joplin couple’s large donation helps protect prairie habitat w/ Greater Prairie Chicken info
A crucial piece of habitat for the last hangers-on of a threatened species has been secured for Missouri thanks to the donation of a Joplin couple.
Athletes use their muscles to pound home Christian message
Sitting in a pew in Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday night, 8-year-old Mason Wood could barely contain his excitement.
“They’re going to break bricks with their hands,” said Mason, who saw the athletes during an assembly at Irving Elementary School earlier in the week.
MSSU board: A mix of backers
Most members of Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors have not spoken publicly about questions hanging over the school.
Joplin Muslims praying for Fort Hood victims w/ Muslim Web responses to Fort Hood shootings
Among those praying for victims of the Fort Hood tragedy are Joplin Muslims. “We are saddened by the events,” said Dr. Navid Zaidi, treasurer of the Islamic Society of Joplin. “Our hearts and prayers are with the families. We have had special prayers at the mosque for the families of the victims.”
Deputy recounts shooting of man
Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Blankenship testified Thursday that he feared for his life when he shot an Oronogo man in the face during a domestic-disturbance call earlier this year at the man’s home. Blankenship was the lone witness called to testify at the preliminary hearing of Wayne E. Stewart Jr. in Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin on a felony charge of assault on a law enforcement officer.
Miami Civic Center’s new floor to be set for action next month
MIAMI, Okla. — The new gymnasium floor at the Miami Civic Center will be ready for play next month — ending a dormant season for the former “Dog Dome.”
Jim Bunnell, president of Tri State Floors Inc., of Chelsea, said use of the floor can begin the first week in December. His company is designing and installing the $75,000 parquet floor.
Joplin native recounts shooting at Fort Hood w/ Logan Burnette CNN interview video
FORT HOOD, Texas — Spc. Logan Burnette was sitting in the back row of 30 seats on Nov. 5, waiting to see a doctor for a final review. A lot of other soldiers were sitting around, too, waiting their turn. Hurry up and wait. Just another day in the Army. Burnette saw a man stand up and heard him shout, “Allahu Akbar.” The man then opened fire.

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