Some Joes Give A Buck But Not So Many

By Jay Kerner 

When we received the original letter suggesting that we help put together a charity promotion, we gave it a lot of thought before we jumped in. How do we handle money and keep it above reproach? What if no one donates? Will we wind up with egg on our faces? We pondered these and numerous other questions, but ultimately decided that the potential to do something for some local organizations with minimal other sources of funding was worth the risk to our relatively short term reputation in the community. 

So, we did what we did, and you did what you did, and the results are what they are. (Full story)

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Great Northern’s CD Release

This is Pete from the local indie/alternative rock band THE GREAT NORTHERN. We are having our CD release party show on May 23rd at the Rendezvous (10pm/21+/$3) with super sexy… I mean… super special guests HOLY MOTHER EXHAUST!Just so you know… you are cordially invited!We are VERY excited about this show… that’s right… VERY in all capital letters!Good friends, good music, good drinks…And of course, what CD release party show would be complete without a releasing of a CD?!?!?Good thing our new CD, “break ups & break downs”, will be up for grabs (meaning people can purchase one or twelve) at the show! If you desire more information… just let me know!You can hear 4 songs from the CD on our MySpace http://myspace.com/thegreatnorthern.Thanks,Pete ShapiroThe Great Northern

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FORTH YEER FRESHMAN RETURNS TO ST. JOE FOR THE BEST NIGHT YOU’LL NEVER REMEMBER!

FORTH YEER FRESHMAN Returns to St. Joe 

Who: FORTH YEER FRESHMANWhat: Performing 1 night of nasty rock n’ rollWhere: The Rendezvous 619 Felix St, St Joseph, MO When: Saturday May 24th @ 9:00 PM The Rendezvous of St. Joe is proud to present a performance by tavern rock legends, FORTH YEER FRESHMAN on Saturday May 24th 2008.Denver’s own Rock n’ Roll juggernauts FORTH YEER FRESHMAN have been kickin’ out the bad jams with their current line up since 2004. The last four years of insanity have culminated in their epic new release – ROCK YOUR BOX. FORTH YEER FRESHMAN’s eclectic musical palette is skillfully executed on this latest effort. Their infamous sense of humor has only become more potent with ROCK YOUR BOX and its eleven adrenaline fueled, sexually deviant tracks.The bands critically acclaimed live show is an undeniable favorite amongst dive bar regulars and rock elitists alike. Their commanding presence on stage truly must be witnessed in person. (Full story)

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TRACKS AND TRAINS

by Mary Maker, Independent Writer

I was eleven years old when we moved to the house behind our restaurant. Directly across the street was Patee Park. On the corner was the “Park” Bank, next Grunwald’s pharmacy, Perry’s Grocery and our restaurant, “Bake’s Chili Parlor.” The main post office was located at 8th and Edmond but the closest neighborhood postal facility was housed in the old train station on 6th Street. It was a beautiful old brick station, nice waiting room; I seem to recall that the floors were tiled with small octagonal white tiles. There was a restaurant, today we might call it a snack bar, situated on the east wall, and rows of wooden pews for waiting travelers. The railroad station faced 6th Street, but I approached it from the rear which was paved with brick, where many hand pulled wooden baggage carts set high on iron wheels, were loaded or waiting to be loaded with luggage and freight. (Full story)

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Mr. Jones and Me: Confessions of an Obsessed Fan

By Bob Shultz 

Fans are a strange phenomenon. I have to admit to having a morbid fascination with those unique individuals who have an abnormal obsession with some aspect of pop culture.  

Who are these people?  

What twisted aspect of their lives have they turned off in order to “turn on” to things like Star Trek, Star Wars, NASCAR, Jimmy Buffett and Elvis worship?  

Now, bare in my mind, as a pop culture nut, I too have to admit to having a mild obsession with the things that will temporarily yank me out of the world of deadlines and bill paying. But my departure is only temporary…. After all, I live in the real world, right? (Full story)

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Local Family Starts Home Based Travel Business

by Debra Bowling, Independent Writer

Where to start? First, let me introduce myself and my family. My name is Debbie; my husband Ray and I have two girls one in high school, and  the other is married and expecting her second child. I would like to tell you about the company that has changed our lives and how we found this great opportunity. (Full story)

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The Paper Lofts

by Erin Eddins, Source Publications

What would you do with a ½ million square feet? Steve and Scott Foutch, of Foutch Brothers LLC, knew what they would do with that amount of space as soon as realtor, Larry Buck showed it to them. In 2006 they purchased the massive space and soon begin changing the structure known as the Mead Building. 

The Mead Building has been an integral part of St. Joseph history, not just as an architectural anchor but also due to the number of Joes employed there at one time. Most locals light up when Mead is mentioned and then tell stories of their days making Big Chief Tablets or their friend or neighbor working in the office. (Full story)

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NO CARS ON MARS

by William Noe, Independent Writer

We are killing the earth.  Aren’t we?  Our pollution is warming up the globe, and America is to blame.  Aren’t we?  Al Gore and a consensus of scientists say so.  Heck, Al Gore even won an Oscar for his illuminating opinions, and nothing proves scientific conjecture like the Academy of Motion Pictures’ seal of approval.  Who am I to still have a few nagging questions? 

I’m not trying to be political.  I don’t have the scientific acumen of Al Gore.  I had nothing to do with the invention of the internet.  All I have are little rumors I hear that make me skeptical, however politically incorrect that may be. 

To start with, isn’t science about fact, the resolution part anyway? Shouldn’t we stress that this is still a theory, no matter how many actors, politicians and scientists believe otherwise?  Does that not sell enough newspapers?  There is still no black and white proof that we are causing global warming, including penguins. 

Thirty years ago, the scientific community had a consensus that the greenhouse gasses were causing global cooling.  Today it’s global warming.  Scientists could all vote that Thursday is Tuesday, but that doesn’t make it fact.  A consensus is not proof, it’s politics. (Full story)

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Dear Joe

Dear Regular Joe Clean Team & Cassie Kerner,I just finished reading the article by Cassie Kerner—Paper, Plastic or Reusable?  I have to say I am a supporter of the reusable bags.  I purchased five dollars worth of bags at one of the local grocery stores about 6 months ago and have been using them faithfully since.  I love them, even if you’re not into “going green” and recycling, use these bags for the sheer convenience.  It is much easier to tote my groceries up and down the stairs with these sturdy bags.  I don’t know about anyone else, but I could paper my walls with the plastic bags I used to get so why not keep these nasty plastic things out of our landfills where they will literally be for eons.   I often get frustrated when I read about “celebs” buying expensive hybrid vehicles and spending big bucks on “solarizing” their mansions, quite honestly, I can’t afford to do those things so I’m doing the little things like the reusable bags and recycling everything I can (among the other little things I can do).  (Full story)

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Big Boy Toys Galore at Horizon Outdoor

By Eavin Moore 

I’ve got an idiot brother-in-law. You may have one yourself. Mine is a fat slob, who had the good fortune to not only be the child of wealthy parents, but also to have landed my beautiful, but long suffering sister. I don’t have to worry about offending him in print because I’m not sure he can read. His name is Ted. 

Ted is an incompetent buffoon and the bane of my existence. He figured out early in our relationship that he doesn’t really need to know anything besides who to call when he’s in a jam. You guessed it, he calls me. 

Last Saturday was a perfect example. He called as I was having my first cup of coffee of the morning. My wife answered and handed the phone to me. She knew if I had seen the caller ID, I’d have just let it ring.  

“Good Morning Sport,” he said. He knows I hate when he calls me that. 

He wanted to know if I could come out to L.A. (lower Amazonia), with my trailer and haul his sorry butt and his even sorrier riding mower in to town for repair. You would think someone in his financial position would just hire a lawn service to take care of the grounds, but no, he makes Sis do it. My guess is that she treasures the time in the saddle, where the noise from the engine drowns out the sound of his voice.  

Anyway, he has this old 60’s model rider he got from his folks, that is basically held together with baling wire and duct tape. He insists it will last forever, but my guess is that he could have replaced it with new for what he keeps spending on repairs. Obviously you can’t reason with an idiot. (Full story)

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