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Jay Kerner Publisher/Abused Worker You might remember the movie Horrible Bosses from a couple of years ago. Three people scheming to kill each others problematic employers. It was filled with over-the-top clichs of just about every lousy workplace encounter. Its a universal condition, ripe for parody. Cartoons and comics have certainly had their share. Dagwood has Mr. Dithers. Homer has Mr. Burns. Dilbert has the pointy hair guy. I, myself, have had mostly good ones with a few stinkers mixed in. So I wasnt too worried when I accepted a new position starting the first of the year. Id spent a little time over the past few months, in what you could call informal interviews with the young lady Id be working for, and found her to be quite charming. But that was before I became her personal assistant. Even before I walked into the workplace that first official day, I knew I was in for it. I heard her screaming before I made it through the door. She wanted something badly, but didnt know what. It was my job to read her mind when she couldnt, and respond to her every whim. I tried all the tricks in my bag (which is substantial), but to no avail. I finally had to take the easy way out and let her see the bottle. The screaming stopped instantly and the laser beam focus latched on to its target, tracking it as I walked across the room. The new boss likes the bottle. Like every two hours! I hate to resort to it, but it does mellow her out and buys you some temporary peace and quiet. My boss is a creature of extremes. She can just be all smiling at you. Youre thinking, Ohhh, she likes me. But in a flash the eyebrows make an angry V and I know the terrible scream is coming right behind as sure as the thunder follows the lightning. I scramble looking for the answer to whatever is causing her this particular moments grief. But sometimes theres just no satisfying her and theres nothing I can do but let her cry herself out. Sure, four month old babies are like that, but thats no excuse. Im telling you this little girl is a 2-foot tyrant. Shes the bossiest boss Ive ever had. (At least since her mother was this age.) When we found out she was coming, we started daydreaming, trying to figure out how to get our hands on her as often as we could. The kids came up with a daycare plan that was a mix of family care combined with the licensed place down the road. We were going to get a day or two a week and were glad to get them. But once the baby was born, suddenly the idea of handing her off to strangers wasnt so appealing. So just after the holidays I started my new 4 days a week schedule. Holy Crap! Early mornings. Packing a lunch. Commuting.

Meet the New Boss

Bottles, diapers, burping... the whole deal. Its kind of my thing. Ive invested a lot of babysitting time for family and friends over the last few years, polishing my chops. Modern moms and dads have new ideas about things and I have to respect their wishes and learn some new tricks in spite of my age in dog years. I, in turn, share some age old techniques Ive picked up along the way. This isnt uncharted territory. Grandparents have been helping with their grandchildren since probably forever. Adam and Eve no doubt had their hands full with Cains unruly brood. These days far too many grandparents are raising their childrens children, when the parents cant or wont. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity. For this special time with my special girl. Its a big-time adjustment to my world, but I cant think of anyone else Id rather do it for. So, forgive me if I dont make it to every event that I used to. Im tired. My boss had me doing 14lb. dead lifts all day and theres dried spit up in my hair and down my shirt. Weve rocked, weve patted, weve sung the entire silly song repertoire. I need a shower and beer (sometimes simultaneously) and some Zs. Morning comes quick and Ive got a bossy boss waiting to boss me around some more tomorrow. I couldnt be happier.

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Dear Joe, The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art (AKMA) is pleased to once again partner with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) for the Business + Art = Inspired Workplaces program. AKMA and BIVI invite interested artists 16 years of age and up to submit artwork to the VAB Gallery, a quarterly juried art gallery, located at the BIVI VAB facility. The theme for the second submission will be Innovation. The gallery offers exhibition space to artists free of charge with the opportunity to sell works of art. Entry deadline is on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. All the information for entry can be found on the AKMA website http://albrecht-kemper.org/ and Facebook page. The partnership, the first of its kind for the AKMA, is an innovative way for businesses, the museum and local artists to prosper in new ways. These new relationships will help form an active art community. The first exhibition, which launched in

November 2013, had more than 85 submissions from 21 artists. For more information regarding the partnership or submission of art, please contact Megan Benitz, Registrar of the AKMA at 816-2337003 or mbenitz@albrecht-kemper. org. Dear Joe, Love your paper! Other publications come and go, but the Joe is always there. Keep up the good work! Dear Mom, we know thats you.

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Glass Eye Art Gallery Displays Beauty for Beholders

Submitted by Jim Fly Art Lovers in St. Joseph wont want to turn the proverbial blind eye to The Glass Eye Art Gallery, the new incarnation of Gallery 7 housed in the Tobiason studios at 302 South 8th St. in downtown St. Joseph. More than a dozen local artists working in different mediums will host the latest display of their creations on Saturday, February 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the new gallery just in time for Valentines Day gift seekers. Refreshments will be served and local guitarist Jason Riley will perform. Many of the Glass Eye artists will be on hand to host art lovers, including Deborah Weems, president of the gallery, which opened this past November after Gallery 7 closed its doors due to financial challenges and irregular hours during its five-year period in the Kirkpatrick Building. The members of Gallery 7 were inivited by Tobiason owners Rick and Terri Rader to move to their redecorated and renovated showroom because they thought the partnership would enhance both businesses, and indeed, so far, it has worked out that way. A number of new artists have joined the Gallery 7 regulars after being juried into the group. Its brought a lot more artists out of the woodwork. Its a very positive thing. said Weems recently in an interview. One positive aspect is the fact that the Gallery is open during Tobiasons operating hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. And with Tobiasons art glass studio being a regular stop for regional motorcoach tours, the artwork of the members has been on display for outof-town guests as well as for local art patrons. But the Glass Eye exists for more than just displaying the works of member artists, according to Weems. It is a venue for conducting workshops like those already being taught by award-winning color pencil artist and former Gallery 7 President Wanda Taylor. Additionally, it will host a student incubator approximately every two months that will feature the works of select Missouri Western State University Art students during the Gallerys new exhibitions. This time Parick Larsen, a pottery student at MWSU, will set up his three-dimensional creations. For more information about the Glass Eye Gallerys February 8 exhibition, ongoing classes and membership opportunities, please contact Terri Rader at 816-676-1077

Cotillion Names Finalists

The Cotillion for Achievement Board hosted a reception for the 20 Cotillion finalists and their parents on January 5 at the St. Joseph Pony Express Museum. The students are seniors from high schools in Buchanan and Andrew counties. Over the next few months they will be learning about leadership, communication skills, and community involvement. In March, the male and female recipients of the Award of Distinction will be announced at the Cotillion Ball at the St. Joseph Country Club.

The finalists seated from left to right are: Kaylee Ball, Central, Breanna Bland, Benton, Elizabeth Goller, Central, Sophie Hamm, Central, Sydney Hawkins, Benton, Erin Hirter, Savannah, McKynzie Inscho, Benton, Abby Sexton, Benton, Mollie Siemens, Central, Megan Zimbelman, Central. Standing from left to right are: Michael Barbosa, Savannah, William Cook, Lafayette, Andrew Donaldson, Central, Nicholas Gutzmer, Central, Ryan Marquardt, Central, Spenser Miller, Benton, Max Mitchem, Central, Carlos Montoya, Benton, Nicolas Russell Central, and Colton Saunders, Savannah.

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Alone for Valentines Day? Let Music Soften the Blow

Danny R. Phillips Regular Joe Music Guy Valentines Day is the most wonderful 24 hours of the year if you have someone to spend it with, that is. For those who waltz through life alone, either by choice or circumstance, it can be pure Hell; no one to talk to, no one to share dreams with, no kissin, no huggin no turtle dovin. If your plans include a night of watching Netflix in your underwear with a 6 pack of tall boys or a tube of cookie dough as you contemplate your lowly fate, may I offer a soundtrack to accompany you on your 24 hours of loveless wandering? Talking Heads- Girlfriend is Better: Actually my wife is better. The Vandals- I Have a Date: How about that? Even a snot nosed pop punker can get a date. Feel like a loser yet? Elvis Costello- Indoor Fireworks: From the brilliant King of America, Indoor Fireworks is the story of a couple that cuts straight to the part where everybody loves to cry. The Velvet Underground- Candy Says: The story of Warhol superstar Candy Darling, a woman that becomes disillusioned with who she is. Sadly, Darling left this world at 29 in 1974 from lymphoma. Nick Drake- Listen to anything the man ever wrote. Suggestions: Northern Sky Pink Moon Fruit Tree. The Everly Brothers- Crying in the Rain: Because it is the Everly Brothers. Do you really need another reason? Big Star- Thirteen: possibly the greatest song on young love ever written. Uncertain, longing, pure perfection. Jerry Lee Lewis- She Still Comes Around: Released in 1969 at the dawn of The Killers country music career, She Still Comes Around is seemingly autobiographical: a wild man on payday that has a woman with a heart of gold at home waiting to forgive his wrongdoings. Annie Lennox- Why: One of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs of the last 30 years by one of the worlds best voices asking How many times do I have to try and tell you/that Im sorry for the things Ive done? A question that has been asked a million times with no set answer. Buddy Holly- True Love Ways: A love song penned for his young wife Maria shortly before his untimely death on February 3, 1959, True Love Ways is the sound of someone who truly, completely loves and misses his wife. Heart wrenching, beautiful and lonely. Willie Nelson- Wonderful Future Behind Me; This may be the saddest song in a career built on a foundation of laments. Nelson puts all his loss and regret into a garden, into a man looking back, never looking forward, wanting only to trade his future for his past. Paul WesterbergDyslexic Heart: Not every song about love has to be a bummer, some can be about confusion. The Saints- Lipstick on Your Collar: A punk rock cover of a Connie Francis tune doesnt sound like a good idea on paper but it works. Where Francis did the typical 1950s shucky dern take on a cheating song, Australian band The Saints rips through it like monsters tearing the cheater from stem to stern. So there you have it, as you look upon Valentines Day I hope my list talks you back from the ledge and reminds you that, as long as you have music, you have love.

Heartland Health Makes Donation to Second Harvest for Healthy Foods

The Heartland Health Board of Trustees approved a $65,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. The contribution will help provide 250,000 pounds of fresh produce to individuals served by the Backpack Buddies program, Fresh Start and the Regional Fresh Produce Distribution program. For too many area residents, the cost of food virtually eliminates fresh fruits and vegetables from their diets. One of the outcomes is obesity as a result of eating more and more calorie-dense, nutrient-poor food to satisfy hunger, said Mark Laney, MD, president and CEO of Heartland Health and Mosaic Life Care. We saw an opportunity to turn the tide with Second Harvest Food Bank. The IRS has set new requirements for non-prot (Section 501(c) (3)) hospitals that include completing a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Heartland conducted this assessment not only due to this requirement, but also because it is the right thing to do. The CHNA is vital to our mission of improving the health of individuals and communities in our region. This assessment will ensure that our efforts are directed toward the health issues that are of the most importance to the people we serve. Heartland will conduct a CHNA every three years and adopt an implementation strategy to meet the community health needs identied through the assessment. By combining the data from the community survey, external data sources and the community focus groups, the top three community health needs were determined:
Mark Laney, MD, president and CEO of Heartland Mental Health services Health (right) presents Chad Higdon, executive Adult and childhood obesity director of Second Harvest, a check for $65,000 Education on health and health to purchase 250,000 pounds of fresh produce resources to help battle adult and childhood obesity.

One of the initiatives in the action plan to address the issue of adult and childhood obesity is to increase access to healthy food in underserved areas and food deserts. Heartlands donation to Second Harvest Community Food Bank aligns with this purpose.

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Call for 2014 Preservation Award and Top Ten Most Endangered Properties Nominations
The city of St. Josephs Landmark Commission is calling for nominations for the 2014 Preservation Awards and the 2014 Top Ten Most Endangered Properties List (Top Ten List). The Landmark Commission needs your participation to honor citizens for their recent accomplishments towards restoring and maintaining St. Josephs historic structures as well as people who have made contributions towards historic preservation. Only projects completed within the last two years are eligible for an award nomination. The city also needs public input on historic properties that are deteriorated to the point that they are endangered by neglect or demolition. Various types of Preservation Award Nomination: ____Preservation Award for Renovation of a Residence ____Preservation Award for Renovation of a Commercial Building ____Preservation Award for Rehabilitation of a Residence ____Preservation Award for Rehabilitation of a Commercial Building ____Lifetime Achievement Award ____Preservation Award for Contributions to Historic Preservation Awareness ____Preservation Award for Contributions to Preservation Education (Publications, Public Outreach Programs, Documentaries, etc.) ____Preservation Award for Adaptive Re-use of a Residential Property ____Preservation Award for Adaptive Re-use of a Commercial Property ____Routine Property Maintenance ____Community Involvement / Tax Use and Save Our Heritage Grant funded projects ____Other preservation related award (write-ins) will also be considered The Top Ten List is a valuable tool towards helping to increase public awareness of the plight of some dilapidated historic properties throughout many St. Joseph neighborhoods. Many of these dilapidated properties are an integral part of St. Josephs vibrant architectural heritage and should be preserved so future generations can have the experience of passing through the old historic streetscapes. In order for a property to be eligible for the Top Ten List it should be truly endangered. Most endangered properties are vacant structures, however if an occupied property is in poor condition yet retains significant historic integrity the nomination will be considered. The Landmark Commission will review the nominations and determine which properties make the 2014 Top Ten List. If a property is placed on the Top Ten List it is eligible for Save Our Heritage Grant (SOHG) funds. For more information on the SOHG visit the Historic Preservation webpage at http://www.stjoemo.info/Index. aspx?NID=254 or contact Scott A. Des Planques, Historic Preservation Planner at (816) 271-4797. The Top Ten List enables the Landmark Commission to help property owners try to save significant historic properties that are located outside of the historic districts. Please give the Top Ten List nominations some thought as you drive through our old neighborhoods and note properties that may be worthy. Please step up and take a few minutes of your time and fill out a Preservation Award and/or a Top Ten List nomination form to help further general public awareness of St. Josephs rich historic architectural heritage as well as those who contribute their time and money to ensure these structures are saved for future generations to appreciate. Feel free to nominate as many properties as you would like to see brought to the publics attention. If you have any questions regarding the information required for the nomination forms contact the Historic Preservation Planner. For more information on previous preservation awards and nomination forms, visit the citys Historic Preservation webpage. Nomination forms are also available at City Hall, 1100 Frederick Avenue, Room 101A or contact staff at the number listed below. All nominations must be received by the Historic Preservation Planner no later than 5pm, Friday, April 11, 2014. Nominations can be mailed, emailed, faxed, or delivered to: Scott A. Des Planques Historic Preservation Planner City of St. Joseph 1100 Frederick Ave., Room 101A

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Live Music Hi-Lites

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Copa (Inside Piatto 614 on Francis) Eagles Lodge North Belt

Magoons Famous Deli 8th & Locust

Sat 2/1 Coyote Bills Boogie Band Fri 2/7 Justin Andrew Murray Sat2/8 Hector Anchando Wed 2/12 the Motors Fri 2/14 Valentines Day Extraveganza Sat 2/15 Robo Hops Thurs 2/20 Jeff Lux Fri 2/21 Brody Buster Blues Band Sat 2/22 The Motors Thurs 2/27 Jeff Hudson Fri 2/28 Big Harry & Back Alley Blues Band

Friday 2/14 Valentines Day with Dream Girl The Souveneers, & Eyelit

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Chamber Concert III February 16, 2014 2:00 pm First Christian Church 10th & Faraon info@saintjosephsymphony.org (816)-233-7701

12- Joe Health

The Brains Secret Love Food

James Fly, Certified Health Coach If you believe its chocolate minus the sugar (although thats what makes chocolate taste like the chocolate we love so much!) you would be correct because chocolate contains appreciable amounts of good fat, the very food the brain loves most. And the reason is very simple: The brain is made up mostly of fat. Its the organ in the human body that contains more fat than any other. And although the brain can and does run on glucose it prefers fat, and In fact, a growing number of health professionals and researchers are advocating that we eat a diet of at least 50 percent in good fats for that very reason. That seems counterintuitive to the advice of the recent past in which we were told to eat a low-fat diet for optimum health. But now with the growing incidence of cognitive impairment, including the dreaded Alzheimers Disease, many nutritionists are advocating a higher fat diet to maintain cognitive function throughout our lifespan. Some are even calling Alzheimers diabetes of the brain. One interesting fact to consider is that there while there are beneficial carbohydrates, there are no essential ones as there are for both protein and fat. Thats a point that neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter emphasizes in his recently published book Grain Brain. And while protein eventually breaks down to sugar in the blood, Dr. Perlmutter writes, fats have a neutral effect on

Why Muslims Stake a Co-Ownership to Jesus

Ramadhan Washington President of the Islamic Center of St. Joseph. It stands to reason that Christians, who we call Christians because of their unique relationship to Christ, stake ownership of Jesus Christ. However, Muslims seek co-ownership. No other prophet, not even Islams founder Muhammad, is mentioned more times in the Quran than Jesus. Amongst the nearly 124,000 prophets that Muslims believe have been sent to earth since the dawn of time, Jesus is considered second only to Muhammad. We believe he was a precursor to Muhammad. Since the two largest faiths on earth have such a unifying figure central to their beliefs, why does a misperception persist that Jesus and his teachings are somehow against the doctrines of Islam? Two events in the life of the prophet Muhammad may help explain why Muslims revere the Christian Jesus. It may come as a shock that it was a Christian who first verified Muhammads role as a prophet. When Muhammad received word at age 40 that he was to be a prophet, he was deeply troubled and agitated to the point of contemplating suicide. His worried wife took him to her elderly uncle in Mecca named Waraqa. He was a Christian. Muhammad recounted his encounter with the angel Gabriel who had appeared to him while he was mediating in a cave. Muhammad thought he was possessed. Warqa told him that he was not. What you have heard is the voice of the same spiritual messenger God sent to Moses. I wish I could be a young man when you become a prophet! I would like to be alive when your own people expel you. Will they expel me? Muhammad asked. Yes, the old man said. No one has ever brought his people the news you bring without meeting hostility. If I live to see the day, I will support you. Warqa confirmed his prophethood, but he did not convert to Islam nor did other Christians living in Mecca although some did. Such was the freedom and reverence that Muhammad had for the followers of Christ. Another example of Muhammads reverence to Christians had to do with a Christian king in Africa named King Negus. He had heard about the new religion of Islam, and he viewed Muhammad as a natural

blood sugar, making them the most beneficial food to ward off diabetes and its many complications. Of course, chocolate is not the only source of good fat. Nuts, Olives, avocados, grass-fed butter, coconut oil and wild-caught fish also contain different kinds of beneficial fats. Well break down the different fats and thei rfunctional benefits in future articles. But for now, just get comfortable with the idea of adding plenty of good fats to your diet. The only ones you really have to avoid are transfatty acids found in processed foods. You can identify them by the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated in the ingredients list. So go ahead, make every day Fat Tuesday!

line of prophets that God had sent. He provided shelter to early oppressed Muslims seeking refuge, and he told his people that between Christians and Muslims he could not make out more difference than the thickness of a twig. The terrorism and violence that we read about today by so-called Muslims against Christian minorities in Muslim-majority countries and in other parts of the world are a deep departure from the teachings of Muhammad. Yes, Muslims reject the divinity and crucifixion of Christ. Like Christians, we believe that will return again and bring with him a muchneeded peace and reconciliation to the earth. We venerate Jesus not only for his teachings but for his many miracles. Our shared interest in his message should be meant to unify us instead of divide us.

Quality Childcare Openings Available

"What happens in a child's earliest years is critical for the child's future success, and where children spend their time is important," said Bobbie Cronk, United Way Director of Children's Initiatives. Choosing childcare is a huge decision for parents, a complicated decision that requires considering even more than important factors such as cost, hours and location. "Parents should know that adequate care keeps their child safe all day, while quality care goes beyond that to help the child form trusting relationships with others in addition to preparing the groundwork for kindergarten success," Cronk said. Ann Weston, United Way Success By 6 Project Coordinator, advised that parents do careful research during the process of choosing childcare. The research should include learning what kind of childcare is available, what kind of training a childcare provider has had, what kind of license or accreditation the facility has earned, how many children there are for each
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Choosing quality childcare is an imporant decision with long-term impact. At least four local childcare centers have open spots to serve children now.

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care-giving adult, how many children are in the setting, and the rate of teacher turnover. Another good idea is to talk to other parents about how satisfied they are with the care their children are receiving and about the provider's ability to communicate with parents. Currently, early care and education openings are available in St. Joseph. Openings include: Bartlett Center Childcare-availability for children, ages two to three. Call 233-8201. InterServ's early care and education-spots available for children, ages two to five. Call 238-4511. YMCA-openings in early learning centers for infants through pre-school age and at student enrichment sites for elementaryaged children. Call 233-9622. Discovery Child Care at the YWCA-available spots for children, six weeks through six years of age. Call 232-4481. For more information about choosing quality childcare and local childcare availability, go to mo.childcareaware.org or call Child Care Aware Parent Line (866) 892-3228. Learn more about community services at stjosephunitedway.org

Appointments for free tax preparation are available for qualifying seniors, age 60 or older who earned less than $52,000 in 2013. Seniors should call Ronda at InterServ, 232-7779, to see if they qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS certified VITA volunteer preparers, if they might qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit for up to $6,100, or to schedule an appointment. The free senior tax preparation services are being provided by InterServ, by appointment only, at the BMO Harris Bank Building, 4305 Frederick, Suite 304. People not qualifying for these free tax preparation services may qualify for a free online tax preparation resource at myfreetaxes.com/kc.

Two New Schools Benefit Workforce and Quality of Life in St. Joseph
Submitted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
Come the fall of 2014, some St. Joseph School District (SJSD) children will walk through unchartered hallways, sit at brandnew desks, and be the first classes of students at two new elementary schools. In 2012, St. Joseph voters passed a $42 million bond issue to construct two 75,000-square-foot elementary schools and provide updates and air-conditioning to the other schools in the district. The old brick school buildings in St. Joseph may hold nostalgia, but new buildings will provide more safety, comfort and a better environment for learning. One two-story building will be located at Carden Park at 16th and Duncan streets and the other will be a one-story school at Bishop and Cook roads. Former school district superintendent, Melody Smith, and Mayor Bill Falkner applauded St. Joseph in their support of the new schools when the bond passed by 65 percent in April 2012. The school at Bishop and Cook roads will provide for the new subdivisions that are rapidly spreading over the land on the northeastern side of town. The construction site for the school blends in to the other construction of the homes all around the area. The Carden Park school will be tucked into the neighborhood that used to attend Neely Elementary School. The neighbors will be very happy to have their school closer to home once again. While the updated and new schools help the current residents, it is also hoped that the schools will attract more people to consider St. Joseph as their home. Prospective employers look for places where education is a high priority. A community supportive of local education means better education for the families of new residents and a better skilled workforce for the companies that choose to settle here. The construction has already been boosting the local economy. The districts chief operation officer, Rick Hartigan, announced at the beginning of the project that nearly 90 percent of the few hundred employees hired were local residents. This has been providing these local developers income for the last few years. Neighborhoods have been anxiously anticipating the opening of the schools next fall as they watch the local developers sculpt the land and buildings that they know will provide their children with newer technology, better safety and better comfort, so they can focus on their learning. St. Joseph supports their schools and will benefit from the boost these new schools will have on the local economy. Local citizens banded together a few years ago in a

Participate in Our Community

Feb. Tuesdays and Thursdays5:30-9 p.m., Victim Advocacy Training at YWCA, 304 N. Eighth St, for those wishing to volunteer for YWCA or for those looking to learn about community resources and referrals for local people they interact with through work, churches, hospitals, etc. Free. Call Carrie at 232-4481. Feb. 37-8 p.m., Getting Ready for Baby free seminar session for expectant and new families: "How's The Water?" Learn about prenatal development from conception to birth at Keatley Center, 1202 S. 28th St. No reservation needed. Call United Way Success By 6 at 364-2381 for questions. Feb. 107-8 p.m., Adventures in Parenting free seminar session for parents and other caregivers of young children: "Why Do They Do What They Do?" Learn about the developmental reasons behind many puzzling behaviors of children pre-school age and under. No reservation needed. Call United Way Success By 6 at 364-2381 for questions.
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group called PACT (Planning A Course Together). Guided by the St. Joseph Board of Education and school district administrators, this group fired the ideas and spurred the action that helped finalize the plans to build the new schools and improve the already existing schools. When decisions have to be made, St. Joseph citizens back their schools and support projects that

Two new schools are being constructed in St. Joseph. The photo at the top is at Bishop and Cook road. The photo below is at Carden Park. It will have windows that display downtown below. Photos courtesy of the St. Joseph Public School District Facebook page.

will improve community education.

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The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has launched a new website to help small business owners. The Small Business Resource Center, www.stjosephsmallbusiness.com, provides a wealth of information about a variety of subjects that affect your small business. This can range from financing and planning to sales, marketing and insurance. Whether youre just starting a business or youve been in business for a while, there are lots of decisions to make. With the Small Business Resource Center, you will have combined years of experience, proven strategies, and knowledge for success at your fingertips. The site is presented by American Family Insurance. Please check it out today and let us know your thoughts as it continues to grow.

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How do you get your children excited about science and math? Treat them to the experience that is Super Science Saturday, and they are sure to be fascinated by both topics. They can help make a Tetrahedron Tower, solve the math maze, take a hovercraft ride, try physics and chemistry experiments, and thats just the beginning! This annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 8. Presented by the St. Joseph Museum and Missouri Western State University, the day will include hands-on activities, courtesy of the faculty of Missouri Western State University and three area high school instructors. This year the Missouri Western State University Bio-Bus will be available too, which will allow instructors to feature more experiments than ever before. Super Science Saturday will be held at Remington/Agenstein Hall at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Along with a series of ongoing experiments, MWSU Chemistry professors will present their always popular chemistry shows at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Visitors can also expect to see and participate in Fun with Biology, a series of biology experiments presented by students from the MWSU Biology Department featuring Bess Beetles, termites, and various types of cockroaches. There will be several other forms of life as some creatures of the night make their Super Science Saturday debut. Science instructor Rich Piper of Union Star High School is bringing an impressive list of interactive experiments. He and his student volunteers will assist children with the anti-gravity mirror experiment, the sound sandwich, spinning color wheels, and several other new experiments. For a truly hair-raising experience, all visitors will enjoy the experiments in electrostatics and physics courtesy of Central High School science instructors Jay Meyers and Michael McGregor. As a challenge to youth and adults alike, a room-size Math Maze will be presented by Dr. Kevin Andersen, Dr. Jeff Poet, Dr. Gavin Waters, and Dr. Glen Rice in the entryway of Remington Hall at MWSU. Adults are also bound to be as amazed as their children with the behavioral science experiments presented by MWSU professor Dr. Brian Cronk, who teaches cognitive psychology and human-computer interactions. The St. Joseph Museum began as a science museum for children and we are committed to education. Super Science Saturday is a great way to coordinate with local science and math instructors to fulfil that commitment, said Jackie Lewin, Executive Director, St. Joseph Museums, Were looking forward to providing a day of fun for the entire family, and to building lasting enthusiasm for the sciences. Super Science Saturday will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, in Remington/Agenstein Hall at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free. Super Science Saturday 2014 will also feature 20 minute shows in the MWSU planetarium at 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Space is limited for the shows and tickets will be available for an additional cost of $1 per person at the admission desk. For more information, call 816-2328471, visit the St. Joseph Museum website at www.

THE ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM & MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY TEAM UP TO PRESENT THE 14TH ANNUAL SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY!

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