Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

A G E N D A

CROWDER COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

December 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

Student Center Fireside Room

Call to Order

Moment of Silence

Introduction of New Personnel

I.             Review and approval of the October 24, 2016, regular meeting and closed session minutes.

II.          Financial Reports

III.       Old Business

A.    Policy Section 2 FLSA Revisions................................................................. Board Action

B.     Policy 2.17.3 Non-Working Days Revision.................................................. Board Action

C.     Learning Initiatives by Neosho and Crowder College (LINC) Logo.......... Board Action

IV.     New Business

         A.  Personnel....................................................................................................... Board Action

               Retirement of Judy Ireland, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs

               Resignation of Alicia Irsik, CAMP Director

               Resignation of Drew Young, Graphic Design & Fine Arts Event Coordinator

               Resignation of Kristina Wisdom, Nursing Instructor, Crowder College Nevada

               Resignation of Madison McDonnell, Switchboard Operator (PT)

               Employment of Layne Sleeth, Student Support Services Academic Coordinator, Cassville

               Employment of JP Dickey, Director of Admissions

               Employment of Jeri Phillips, Director, Training & Development Solutions

               Employment of Kirsten Hargis, Project NOW Secretary (PT)

               Employment of Julie Moss, Seasonal Advisor (PT), Crowder College Webb City

               Reconfiguration of Duties: Melissa Smith, Director, Concurrent Enrollment & Regional Centers

         B.   Budget Modifications.................................................................................... Board Action

         C.   YMCA Request............................................................................................... Board Action

D.    McDonald County Public Water Supply Easement Request....................... Board Action

E.     Reconfiguration of Regional Centers........................................................... First Reading

V.      Correspondence and Reports

A.    Human Resources Program Review.............................................................. Michelle Paul

B.     Soccer Team Season Report........................................... Coach Brad Smith and Students

C.     MCCA Annual Convention......................... Diane Andris, Larry Vancuren, Dr. Methvin

D.    MCCA Student Leadership Award.................................. Darby Gillman, Dr. Mark Fitch

E.     President’s Update............................................................................ Dr. Jennifer Methvin

VI.     A Closed Session will be held in the Fireside Room following the regular meeting in accordance with RSMO 610-021 to discuss personnel.

Following the closed session, a luncheon will take place in the Newton Hall Conference Room which is open to anyone and may include informal conversation with Board members.

Bloomberg promoted to Joplin Parks and Recreation director

(From the City of Joplin)

City Manager Sam Anselm announces that Paul Bloomberg has been promoted to the position of Director of Joplin Parks and Recreation. Bloomberg has served as Assistant Director for the department since 2015. He was named Interim Director earlier this year, when former director Scott Garrie took a similar position in Gardner, Kansas.

Bloomberg has been with the City for 17 years, having been originally hired in 1999 as Recreation Supervisor to manage pool operations, Memorial Hall, recreation programs and special events. In 2008 he received additional management responsibilities in his position to include the operations of the Joplin Athletic Complex, all parks concessions, and marketing and sponsorships. 

Prior to joining the City of Joplin, he served as the Recreation Manager for the Channahon Park District in Channahon, Illinois.

 “Paul has a great understanding of the community and the recreational programs popular in our area,” said Anselm. “I know in this new role he will continue to work with enthusiasm in service to our residents by providing quality parks and leisure opportunities. He is a strong addition to our leadership team at the City.”

Bloomberg earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.  He is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association and the Missouri Park and Recreation Association.  

He and his wife, Deandra, have been married for 20 years and have two children, Emma, age 17; and Cameron, age 12.

Bloomberg’s promotion was effective September 19, 2016.

Open House set at Joplin Museum Complex for Belsnickle artist's 30th anniversary

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of Belsnickle artist Linda Lindquist Baldwin’s 30th Anniversary, there will be an Open House and Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 at the Joplin Museum Complex. Doors open at 1 p.m.

After 30 years of making the collectible Santa figurines, along with other holiday items, Baldwin entitled this year’s open house “Where did the time go?” She noted that several of her pieces this year will feature clocks and a special story card.

The public is invited and door prizes and refreshments will be offered during the event.

Joplin City Council to recognize citizens who served on boards, committees

(From the City of Joplin)

With more than 25 Boards and Commissions, the City of Joplin appreciates the many citizens who volunteer to serve on these committees. Board members serve various term lengths, and sometimes serve several terms to help review City projects, plans and proposals.

On Monday, December 5, during the Joplin City Council meeting, Council members will recognize those citizens who have completed their terms this past year. Members will receive a recognition plaque and a thank you gift for their service. The honorees and their family are also invited to a 5:30 p.m. reception, immediately preceding the 6 p.m. meeting. The reception will be held in the fifth floor lobby of Joplin City Council with refreshments being served.

This year the citizens being recognized and their years of service on a City Board include:

Name                                                  Board                                               Years served

Christopher Beyer                Joplin Sports Authority                                2010-2016 

Kerri Brooks                         Personnel                                                       2008-2016 

Kent Eastman                        Planning & Zoning                                        2008-2016 

Mark Eastman                      Building Bd of Appeals                                2010-2016 

Charles Genisio                     Capital Improvements                                  2010-2016 

Don Goetz                              Capital Improvements                                  2008-2016 

Ryan Jackson                          Airport Board                                               2010-2016 

Jill LaGasse                           Library                                                           2006-2016 

Jennifer Lallemand               Joplin Sports Authority                                2010-2016 

Bob Loudermilk                    Police & Fire Pension Board                        2012-2016

Melissa Rodgers                    Personnel Board                                            2010-2016 

Steve Slawson                        Health Board                                                 2010-2016 

Paul Teverow                        Parks & Rec                                                  2010-2016 

Citizens interested in serving on a City Board or Commission are welcome to submit an application throughout the year. Citizens must be a registered voter of the city. Some boards may have specific requirements for its members. Applications are kept on file for two years. The City Council makes appointments to these organizations on an as needed basis.

Each of the 25 boards represents a specific area of City government, and citizens may designate which board(s) they are applying to offer their service. A full listing of the boards and commissions is available on the City’s website, www.joplinmo.org. Those interested serving on City Boards and Commissions may apply through the City’s website or by email at bhogelin@joplinmo.org. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 417-624-0820, ext. 220 or 221.

Carthage Police seek information on armed and dangerous suspect

(From the Carthage Police Department)

We are needing your assistance in identifying this suspect in regards to multiple vehicle thefts in the four state area. 

He is also considered armed and dangerous. Please contact us at 417-237-7200 with any information you might have regarding this person and do not confront him on your own.

Carthage police arrest three for burglary, receiving stolen property

(From the Carthage Police Department)

Over the past few weeks numerous windows have been reported as damaged with BB guns and there have been several thefts from vehicles reported within the city. 

These incidents were already under investigation when Mad Style Salon and Chandelier Barn Antiques, both located in the South part of Carthage reported burglaries and damage to their businesses, likely involving BB guns, on 11/21/16. 

Carthage detectives were able to develop the above suspects through an extensive investigation. After these suspects were developed, a subsequent search of an apartment in Carthage resulted in the location of evidence linking these individuals to several crimes in Carthage. 

The suspects, Rusty Cantrell, Dakota Thomas and Levi Logsdon were taken into custody that night and charged with Burglary and Receiving stolen property and issued corresponding bonds of $40,000 each. 

There are items that were recovered as stolen property in which owners have not been located. If any member of the public is a victim of an unreported theft in the Carthage area, they should call CPD immediately at (417)237-7200 and talk to the detective division.

City of Neosho: Report illegal connections to fire hydrants

(From the City of Neosho)

The City of Neosho asks the public’s help in reporting illegal connections to fire hydrants.

It is important that Neosho citizens are provided with safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. Fire hydrants are directly connected to the drinking water supply. The water system is vulnerable to contamination through the unauthorized use of fire hydrants from a variety of sources, including but not limited to private construction contractors and swimming pool fill trucks. If, for example, the water pressure should drop during an illegal connection, contaminants could be sucked backward through the hydrant and into the supply.

Illegal connections threaten the quality of water delivered to homes and businesses and can lower pressure in the water lines required for fire protection.

The City of Neosho Public Works Department is requesting the public’s help to protect the water sources and help prevent water theft.

Water is sold and distributed at the designated fill point at the Public Works Department, 200 Nelson Avenue, in Neosho. It is never distributed at fire hydrants.

Only City of Neosho personnel, including the Fire Department and Public Works Department, are authorized to connect to fire hydrants. Unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant is subject to a fine.

If you see or suspect anyone other than a city employee connected to a hydrant please call the Neosho Police Department at 417-451-8012 or 417-451-8333. You can also call Public Works Director Ryan Long at 417-451-8071 or email rlong@neoshomo.org

Please obtain as much information as possible regarding the incident. It can be as simple as taking a picture of the event in progress or recording critical details such as the time and location. Please note vehicle type and license plate, company name and/or emblem on the vehicle.

Thank you for your assistance.

Joplin Police Department Arrests November 28-30

11/29/2016 0016
LISA MARIE SIDNEY
507 S Connor Ave, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 2349 E 20TH ST/S CAROLYN PL 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/29/2016 0055
SHAD N JOHNSON
16011111 20075 Jewelry Ln WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 43 1649 E 4TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

11/29/2016 0020
CHRISTIAN D LINDGREN
16011109 3329 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 2402 E 24TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/29/2016 0137
ERIC LEE BAUERSFELD
1725 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 2615 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/29/2016 0345
CRYSTAL NICOLE WARD
16011112 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 3000 E 13TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 0913
DOUGLAS EUGENE CHILDRESS Jr
711 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 303 E 3RD ST 173.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

11/29/2016 0913
TIFFANY JEAN HERNANDEZ
9352 Elsworht Ln NEOSHO, MO 64804
WF 33 303 E 3RD ST 398.50
1 1 COMMIT

11/29/2016 0913
LA`SHANIQUE TIANA EASON
1411 Robbin Ln, F CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BF 20 303 E 3RD ST 304.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/29/2016 1020
DUSTIN LEE DART
424 N Roane St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 30 932 E 34TH ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
EARNEST LEROY BRESEE
1673 Tiger Rd ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861
WM 62 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
RUSSELL LAMONT STONE
2457 Smitty Rd GROVE, OK 74344
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
ERNEST L BRESEE Jr
1673 Tiger Rd ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861
WM 39 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
LAILA NICOLE DOUGLAS
2029 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
BRIAN MICHAEL RUCKMAN
1312 Wayland St SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
STARLETT DAWN POROJ
1705 S Byers Ave, B6A7 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
MELISSA DAWN HARRALSON
1919 S Annie Baxter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 41 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
MARKUS WOODSON GULLEY Jr
530 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1330
RODNEY SHANNON LYLES
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1549
ZOE MARIAH BRONSON
117 S Mckinley JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 25 117 S MCKINLEY AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/29/2016 1604
SVEN THOR HAGEN
117 S Mckinley JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 2307 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

11/29/2016 1710
CLARENCE LEROY ACKERSON II
115 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 1925
SYDNEY JADE WILLOW BLACK
12266 Kafir Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 17 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

11/29/2016 2105 
KEVIN WAYNE LAYTON 
2525 E 32nd St Apt-j57 JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 30 1749 E 7TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/29/2016 2200
KATIE RACHELL SARGENT
1816 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 1816 S HARLEM AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/29/2016 2327
MICAH LEVI BOUDREAUX
1912 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 1632 S PEARL AVE/W 17TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/30/2016 0143
DUSTIN LEE HANNON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/30/2016 0237 
SHAWN MICHAEL ZUMWALT 
238 Comingo Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 27 238 S COMINGO AVE 500.00 
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

11/30/2016 0143
JENNIFER JOY MCCOY
WF 30 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
3014 Silver Creek Dr  JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/30/2016 0354
BOBBY JAKE BENTLE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 1149 W 10TH ST/S PICHER AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

MASON SCOTT ROACH
6361 County Road 40 REEDS, MO 64859
WM 20 231 W 34TH ST/S OAK RIDGE DR 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

11/28/2016 1006
CHARLES LEE SELF
11351 Countryclub KEMP, TX 75143
WM 41 210- BLK I-44W HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 0948
RICKEY NELL ROBERTSON Jr
2709 E 2nd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 1435
JEREMIAH MICHAEL PARTRIDGE
1905 W Perkins St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 1905 W PERKINS ST 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

11/28/2016 1520
ECHO RENEE STEVENS
207 N Bryan ORONOGO, MO 64855
WF 25 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

11/28/2016 1614
VIRGIL LEON SARGENT
216 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 517 S EMPIRE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 1724
DESIREE COATES
1133 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 33 303 E 3RD ST 398.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 1800 
MELANIE DIANE BINGHAM 
2625 Graineswood Ave BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713 
WF 44 430 S GENEVA AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED  

11/28/2016 1900
DOUGLAS GARY BELL
812 W 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 812 W 5TH ST 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

11/28/2016 2143
REGINA LEANN SMITH
2125 S U FORT SMITH, AR 72901
WF 45 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 2327
DYLAN KENNETH MANKA
2525 E 32nd St, 36 JOPLIN, MO 64804
1849 E 8TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE
WM 18 10.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 2327
CHACE AUSTIN FLEMING
1807 Campbell Pwy Apt 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 801 S CONNECTICUT AVE/E 8TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

11/28/2016 2341
JOHANNA R DEROSE
19325 Hottel Springs Rd SENECA, MO 64865
WF 26 1102 W 32ND ST 250.00
1 1 VANDALISM

11/28/2016 2307 
SHARA M WYLER 
S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WF 29 W 24TH ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests November 29-30

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Michael D. Glidewell, 56, Branson
Christopher J. Dykes, 24, Marionville
James L. Austin, 27, Monett

Highway Patrol Troop D holiday totals, 59 crashes, 12 DWI arrests

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces the following traffic totals for the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday counting period for the Troop D area, which consists of the 18 southwest counties of Missouri.

During the 2016 Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash counting period, which began on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and ended on Sunday, November 27, 2016, troopers participated in operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). During the counting period, Troop D troopers investigated 59 traffic crashes resulting in 19 injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers also arrested 12 people for driving while intoxicated. During the same period in 2015, Troop D troopers investigated 81 traffic crashes resulting in 29 injuries and two fatalities, and made 17 arrests for driving while intoxicated.

In addition to operation C.A.R.E., Troop D also participated in a special operation on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 and Sunday, November 27, 2016, during which troopers worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 20-mile intervals of Interstate 44. This operation ensured troopers were readily available to assist motorists along the major thoroughfares traveling across the Troop D area on the two main travel days of this holiday weekend.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every other driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

Groundbreaking held for Nixon Hall at Missouri Southern

(From Gov. Jay Nixon)

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin today honored Gov. Jay Nixon with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building that will bear his name. Nixon Hall, scheduled to be completed in time for classes in the fall of 2018, will feature classrooms and offices that will be used primarily for STEM-field programs (science, technology, engineering and math).

“I deeply appreciate this tremendous honor. Missouri Southern State University is a strong anchor of academic excellence for this region and a source of strength for a community that has inspired me, and the world,” Gov. Nixon said. “This project is a shining example of our state’s commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing global economy, and I want to thank Dr. Alan Marble, Senator Ron Richard and the many dedicated public servants on both sides of the aisle who worked together to make this investment possible.”

“This is an exciting event for us,” said Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern State University. “It’s not only about continuing our growth on campus, but it’s a chance to honor the governor for his support for higher education, and STEM fields in particular, as well as his commitment to this university.”

This past June, Gov. Nixon signed House Bills 2017 and 2018, bipartisan legislation which provide $792 million to continue essential renovations across the state as well funding for the Governor’s $200 million Building Affordability Initiative to address deferred maintenance projects at colleges and universities across the state.

Included in this legislation is $16,099,503 to fund significant renovations at Reynolds Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Reynolds Hall, constructed in 1967, houses the biology, environmental health, physical science and mathematics programs for the university. The renovations include new laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and expanded academic space.

The new Nixon Hall will be located on the south side of Reynolds Hall, connected via a skywalk off of Reynolds Hall’s second floor.

Gov. Nixon has made higher education quality and affordability a priority of his administration. In 2010, Gov. Nixon convened a Higher Education Summit and called on higher education leaders to adopt an agenda focused on four key areas: affordability and attainment; quality and effectiveness; collaboration; and performance funding. Over the last five years, significant progress has been achieved in all of them.

Answering the Governor’s call to make higher education more efficient and effective, higher education institutions voluntarily eliminated 118 non-productive degrees and redesigned several large undergraduate courses to make them more efficient and effective.

This year also marks the fourth tuition freeze Gov. Nixon has secured since taking office in 2009. According to the most recent data available from the College Board, tuition and required fees at Missouri’s public universities increased by just nine percent between the 2008-09 and 2015-2016 academic years, the smallest increase in the nation. By comparison, the average increase nationally over the same period was 33.5 percent.

In addition, the Governor has worked with Missouri’s community colleges to increase training opportunities for Missourians through initiatives like Training for Tomorrow, MoManufacturingWINS, and MoHealthWINS. These and other training initiatives leveraged more than $100 million to prepare thousands of Missourians for high-paying jobs in areas like health care and advanced manufacturing.

Gov. Nixon’s Innovation Campus initiative has been nationally recognized for creating partnerships to offer accelerated, high-impact degrees at a reduced cost. The goal of the Innovation Campus program is to train students for career opportunities in high-demand fields while cutting the time it takes to earn a college degree and reducing student debt.

Southern Media Showcase on tap Thursday

(From Southern News Service)

More than 300 area students are expected to attend the 20th annual Southern Media Showcase on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Missouri Southern State University.

The students represent 16 schools, ranging from Joplin and Southeast Kansas to Springfield and Branson. They will compete in 13 print and 15 video categories. This year, more than 400 entries were received. Finalists will be featured and winners will be announced at the event.

Activities will kick off with a program at 9 a.m. in Webster Hall’s Corley Auditorium. Awards will be announced at 11 a.m.

“It’s great to see the wide range of work by these high-school students, and to be able to recognize them for their accomplishments,” said Judy Stiles, general manager of KGCS-TV at Missouri Southern. “The students also enjoy seeing highlights from their peers’ work, as they share a common interest in media.”

The program will feature MSSU graduate Patricia Pham as the keynote speaker. She is a Los Angeles-based video producer and media specialist. In addition to her BA in Mass Communication from Missouri Southern, she earned an MFA in Cinematic Production from the University of Southern California. Her works include award-winning short documentaries, and she is currently developing her first feature film.



Southern Media Showcase Day is presented by the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern. Faculty, staff and students work together on presenting the event. It is support by funding from the Ruth I. Kolpin Foundation, the Missouri Broadcasters Association, the Missouri Press Association and the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Support is also provided by KOAM-TV and the admissions office at Missouri Southern.

Crowder Theatre to present Ibsen's A Doll's House

(From Crowder College)

The Crowder College Theatre Department presents A Doll’s House, by Henrik Ibsen & Christopher Hampton, December 8-10, 7:30pm nightly plus 2pm matinee on Saturday. The production will take place in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus.

Cast members include:

Neils Kronstadt played by Jonah Drake (Springfield)
Kristine Linde played by Sarah Swayne (Nevada)

Helene played by Rebecca Weaver (Neosho)

Nurse played by Susan Gollhofer (Granby)

Dr. Rank played by JP Dickey (Joplin)

Torvald Helmer played by Jose Avendano (Neosho)

Nora Helmer played by NaTasha Davies (Goodman)

Errand Boy played by Ryan Kidd (Neosho)

Children played by Kendall Platner, Piper Davies and Easten Sherman

Director – Shirley Gollhofer (Granby)

Nora Helmer is a vibrant young housewife who suffers from a crippling dependency on her husband, Torvald, of eight years who does all the thinking for both of them. In order to save him from a debt and to spare his masculine pride, Nora arranges a loan (without his knowledge and by forging a signature). When the crime is inevitably revealed, Torvald’s response sets into motion a series of events that call the very validity of their marriage into question, and Nora awakens to a sense of true self-awareness for the first time in her life. And in one of the most famous (and scandalous) climaxes in all of nineteenth century drama, Nora makes a choice that continues to be debated by audiences to this day.



Tickets are available at the door: $8 – Adults; $5-Senior Citizens; $4-Crowder Students/Employees; Free-Children ages 12 and under. The production is a comedy rated PG-13 due to language and content.



For more information contact Theatre Director, Natasha Davies, 417.455.5458 or email: Theatre@Crowder.edu

Agenda posted for City of Joplin Personnel Board

PERSONNEL BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 
Joplin City Hall 602 S. Main 
Room 106, 1st Floor Conference Room 9:00 a.m. 

I. Roll Call

 II. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

III. Unfinished Business

IV. New Business
a. Job Descriptions
I. Assistant Wastewater Plant Superintendent
b. Policy Revision:
I. Out of Class Pay

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Utility line relocations to cause Main Srreet closures for several weeks

(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Wednesday, December 7, travelers along Main Street will experience various lane closures for upcoming weeks as utility companies relocate their lines. This work is in advance of the major work planned for Main Street in the spring of 2017. The work will be focused in the areas of 31st Street to 15th Street.

Message signs will alert drivers to the lane closures, along with traffic signs. Utility companies are contacting individual property owners and tenants prior to the start of any work near their property.

During 2017, work on Main Street from 15th to 31st Street will include new pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and streetlights. The project costs are estimated at $8 million and are funded through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program, as part of the $158 million in grants provided by the U.S. Department of Housing, Urban and Development to stimulate the recovery following the 2011 disaster.

Drivers are urged to use caution within this work area, and to please be patient during this time. 

Seasonal Choral Flourish slated for December 9 at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

The seventh annual performance of “A Seasonal Choral Flourish” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave.

Presented by the choral/vocal division of the Department of Music at Missouri Southern State University, it will feature performances by the Chamber Singers, Jazz Unlimited and the Concert Chorale. The Missouri Southern Trumpet Ensemble and Brass Quintet will offer pre-concert music starting at 7 p.m.

The concert will include a performance of English composer John Rutter’s “Gloria,” a three-movement work for brass, choir and organ.

“There will also be a variety of music centered around the holiday season, with all three groups performing a varied repertoire of music,” said Dr. David Sharlow, conductor. “There will be seasonal favorites and works from the Renaissance to the modern period.

“The audience will also participate in some carols. The program is great; it has lots of energy to the music.”

Students began working on music for the annual concert at the beginning of the fall semester

Last year, the concert expanded to two nights due to audience demand, said Sharlow.

“The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and I always advise people to come early,” he said.

Admission to “A Season Choral Flourish” is free and open to the public

Agenda posted for Joplin Building Board of Appeals meeting

BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016
602 S. MAIN 5 TH FLOOR AT 9:00 AM

 1. Roll Call

 ITEM 2635 502 VIRGINIA. OWNER: AMAS ADDRESS: 1736 Southern Dr. Neosho MO. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the June 24, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY FIRST TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2689 1310 MISSOURI. OWNER: Clayton Doudy ADDRESS: 13020 Frontage Rd. Bentonville AR. 72712 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHTEENTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2758 1116 E. HILL ST. OWNER: Isidro Ruiz ADDRESS: P.O. Box 939 Neosho MO. 64850 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD) ITEM 2778 820 S. PICHER. OWNER: Michael & Vicki Banks ADDRESS: 820 S. Picher Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FORTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2779 2514 N. KINGSDALE. OWNER: Abruzzo Builders Inc. ADDRESS: 1403 E. 4TH St. Pittsburg KS. 66762 Item previously ordered demolished owner request to address the board. ITEM 2780 2318 W. 4TH St. OWNER: Cassie R. Craddick ADDRESS: 2318 W. 4TH St. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2781 519 N. JACKSON AVE. OWNER: Laura Julien ADDRESS: 317 E. Fountain Rd. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2782 905 CENTRAL ST. OWNER: Adolphus Robinson ADDRESS: 905 Central St. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2784 2108 W. 3RD ST. OWNER: 2108 W. 3 TR. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3133, Joplin MO. 64803 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2785 417 S. PARK. OWNER: Dawn Morian ADDRESS: 6720 Woodson, Raytown MO. 64133 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2786 211 S. PARK. OWNER: Lois Shilkett ADDRESS: 812 N. Pearl Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (THIRD TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2787 905 S. MONROE. OWNER: Sherilyn Roosevelt & Edward Watkins ADDRESS: 523 Webb St. Webb City MO. 64870 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2789 814 W. A ST. OWNER: Richard & Judith McWilliams ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1772. Joplin MO. 64802 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD)

 ITEM 2790 2301 IRON GATES. OWNER: Baldwin Rental Properties ADDRESS: P.O. Box 271, Joplin MO. 64802 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the October 28, 2016 meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD) 2. New Business

 ITEM 2791 2916 E. 9TH ST. OWNER: Brothers Enterprises ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4294 Joplin MO. 64803 “Finding of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date” 3. Any Other Business

Christmas Open House planned at Joplin History and Mineral Museum

(From the City of Joplin)

As part of the community’s holiday celebrations, the Joplin History & Mineral Museum Board, in partnership with their sponsor Southwest Missouri Bank, is hosting a Christmas Open House for the public. They invite everyone to come out to the Museum and enjoy a leisurely stroll through Joplin’s early halls of history decked out in their holiday finest.

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring the kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause during the event. The Joplin Historical Society Board will provide refreshments.

The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, and admission is free during this event, as a gift from the Museum Board.

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Anderson teen injured in accident near Pineville

An Anderson teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:18 a.m. Monday on Route H, 263 feet west of Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Hyundai Elantra driven by Destyni M. Torres, 19, Anderson, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, returned to the roadway, traveled off the left side of the road, and struck a fence post, a tree, and a cabin.

Torres was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests November 28-29

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Gilberto O. Ramos Palacios, 23, Branson
Glenda K. Willcut, 67, Noel
Andrew D. Henry, 24, Branson

Carl Junction Police: Take steps to protect your packages

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

It is that time of year where a lot of packages are being delivered to homes. It is also the time that packages are stolen off of front porches. 

If you are going to have packages delivered to your home, you need to make sure that if you are not there to take possession of them, and you don't have a trusted neighbor to take possession of them that you call the local freight companies sand have them hold your packages for pick up. 

We do not want the citizens of our town to be victims, please help us to help you.

JPD searching for missing juvenile

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On 11-27-16 Joplin Police responded for a report of a missing juvenile named Noah Showalter. 

Showalter's mother reported that she last observed Showalter on 11-26-16 at 6:00 AM as he left to get a bicycle. 

Showalter has not returned home at this time. 

The Joplin Police ask if you have any information on the whereabouts of Showalter, or have seen Showalter, to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.

Joplin Police seeking to identify two people in credit card fraud case

(From the Joplin Police Department)

We are trying to identify both of these people in a credit card fraud case. If you can help, please message us or email jfrancis@joplinmo.org

Thank you.

Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

McKenzie Sebastion Beard, domestic assault
Michael J. D. Branham, failure to appear on burglary
Renee Irene Daniel, domestic assault
Dustin Wayne Hammond, contempt of court
Michael Hadley, 24-hour hold for investigation, probation violation
Carmen Larae Arnold, false statement
Lanetta June Rippy, contempt of court
Calob Eric Langford, failure to appear on no driver's license
Steven Allen Sleight, failure to appear on operating motor vchicle without maintaining financial responsibility, failure to appear on property damage
Frank Everett Trudell- transportation to Department of Corrections
Mindy May Whipple, contempt of court