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Lets Get Small

Jay Kerner
Publisher/Philosiphizer

Saw a show on TV the other night about

the tiny-house phenomenon. Maybe youve
seen these wacky folks living in 200 square
feet or less.
While certainly less extreme, I thought
Id share our own experience on that subject.
For the first half of my adult life I wanted
everything bigger. Bigger jobs, bigger
houses, a bigger life.
As a child, our familys financial situation fluctuated between upper/lower class and
lower/middle class from year to year. A kid
without much, is subjected to the same desires
as any other, but usually without the means to do anything about it.
So I went the paper-route, route. I bagged groceries at the neighborhood
Hy-Klas. I scrounged around like a lot of kids, to get the things I couldnt live
without. An album from Lees Records. A pair of big-bell Levis from A.J.
August.
After high school I went to college because I couldnt think of a better option. (And thanks to an open-enrollment policy that meant anyone who could
make an X on the name line was in.)
But the work was boring, my attendance horrible, and I gave up a few
semesters in. I was also discouraged by my older friends who were graduating and starting their new careers as Assistant Managers at Rax Roast Beef and
other exciting places.
So I got married and joined the adult work force. I was making real money.
Sometimes over $200 per week!
And money means credit. Once the financial gods saw me deposit a handful of checks in a row, the plastic started flowing. Monkey Wards was first. I
couldnt believe they would actually send a knucklehead like me a credit card.
But they did.
My maiden credit voyage started when my car needed a battery and I was
broke until payday. Whipped out the plastic, signed my name and drove away!
Then the bill came and instead of asking for the $39.95 or whatever it was
back then, all they wanted was a minimum payment of like 4 bucks. Sweet!
My faulty math skills keep me from knowing for sure, but by the time I paid off
that card, that battery was long in a junkyard somewhere, and it had cost me in
the neighborhood of $600.
And of course, by then I had a pocketful of plastic. Gas cards, discount
store cards, right down to the aptly named Master-card. I learned quickly that
credit was my master and did what it demanded. Before long it was clear that I
wasnt keeping up with its demands. I needed a better job.
So I got one. Made more money. Bought a bigger house to store all the
stuff Id charged, and earned more credit.
I spent the next 20 years or so in an ever-expanding spiral of bigger jobs,
bigger houses and bigger debt.
My working theory was, if the banker oks it, it must be ok.
Until it wasnt.

We found ourselves in a giant house with both kids out of college and on
their own. And of course a mountain of debt.
What the hell were we doing?
It was time to get small.
Sold the big house. Moved to a much smaller house. Paid off some debt.
Sold off all the stuff that wouldnt fit in the small house. Paid off some
more debt.
Drove the cars longer without trading them in every other year like we used
to.
Cut up all the credit cards. Every damn one.
It was a slow turnaround, but as the months went by the debt got smaller.
We celebrated every closed account.
Today were quite happy with our smaller lives. We love our tiny house
(though it doesnt really merit the name). And we learned some important life
lessons.
Were not perfect. We still do dumb things with money, but when we do,
the amounts are much smaller. Like sometimes we splurge on a second movie
rental. Were crazy like that.

Dear Joes

Beattitude of Gratitude
Blessed are the thankful
for they shall never lack,
they raise a cup up half full
not half an empty glass
and whatever they are given
they always give right back
to share in the abundance
the thankful heart attracts.
--copyright 2014 by James Fly

Dear Joe,
I have always been a Christmas person. Like
most folks, the holidays are a happy, festive time for
me. We Christmas enthusiasts love buying things
for our children and grandchildren. We enjoy time
with our extended families, who seldom have time
to gather outside of the holidays. We look forward
to the turkey and trimmings, even if we dont really
like all the cooking. (At least I dont.) Yet while I
anticipate the holidays with family and friends, my
heart is also heavy because I am very aware of the
many families in our community who do not have
the same joy during the holidays. Because of my
job, I am in direct contact with a majority of the
families in our community who feel anything but
joy during the holidays.
For many of the families that apply during the
Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program, the holidays
are a stressful time of anxiety and fear. There are

illnesses, financial crisis and times of trouble that do 2304, email adopt@helpmenow.org or stop by our
office, 1203 N 6th St. Donations can also be made
not go away just because its Christmas. They woronline at helpmenow.org.
ry where the gifts will come from, they fear seeing
Is there a better way to celebrate the season of
family because there is no food for a meal. They
giving than by bringing joy to others?
turn to our program so they can give gifts to their
Sincerely,
children and bring a small time of joy to their famPenny B Adams
ily. Without help, they have nothing to celebrate.
Executive Director
For that reason, we are again reaching out to you.
Since 1983, 71,326 individuals have been
able to experience the spirit of Christmas because
of the kindness and generosity of people like you.
Last year, 880 families (2,890 individuals) received
assistance through the Adopt-A-Family Christmas
Program; the number of applicants for the past five
years has been right around 900, so we are expecting similar numbers for the 2014 Christmas season.
Please make the Adopt-A-Family Christmas
Program part of your holiday tradition by adopting
a family in need or donating to the program. There
are several ways to participate in the program. You
can personally adopt a family or individual and
experience the excitement of shopping for them
You know how we love to slap our cup on old
and even meeting them. Alternatively, maybe you
images. We couldnt help giving one to Santa.
would prefer to remain anonymous. The choice is
yours. Dont have time to shop? You can still help
by making a monetary tax-deductible donation. Gift
certificates and food baskets
are purchased with monetary
donations for those families not
chosen for personal adoption.
Donations of food and other
essentials such as clothing and
household necessities, as well
P.O. Box 1304 St. Joseph, Mo. 64502
as toys, are also graciously accepted for these families.
To join in the Adopt-AFamily program this year, please
call 816-364-1131, fax 816-364-

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Invitation to Join Dreamseekers

Two years ago a small group of committed folks from all walks of life, varied
ages and different faiths gathered in First Christian Church basement. The evening would include a wonderful home-style chicken dinner meal for 60 plus
that had attended that night, an active discussion on goals and dreams, and the
unique concept of intentionally making friends on purpose, building new relationships, and breaking down barriers in St. Joseph. This group felt all suffered
from a form of poverty in their lives. Some were experiencing financial based
poverty, others were in social poverty and isolated, while others had a poverty of
imagination and dreams for their future. Addressing the issues and challenges
of poverty is not done simply in one night, with one project or one workshops
dream path education. Leaving all labels at the door, means ones job or lack
of a job is not a requirement to have dreams and support each other. Members
of the community, local churches members, employees of varied social service
agencies all break bread together and formed Dream Seekers of St. Joseph which
has met faithfully for two years still in the original church basement of First
Christian Church in St. Joseph.
A typical meeting consists of many hands to create home cooked meals that all
take a responsibility to provide. Each brings what they are able along the lines
of a suggested menu that always stretches to feed everyone there.
Don Sherwood, a founding member, shared that he enjoys the meal as much as
he enjoys the activities and socializing. Even though I only walk across the
street, I would walk a mile to get to a meeting and dinner. It is something I dont
want to miss ever. It helps others and gives people a place to come and plan big
for their dreams.
Marianne Brachman added, I came on behalf of my job and agency the first
night and have kept coming back for myself as well as encouraging clients and
co-workers to come. I get so much joy from this group and have been able to
write down some simple goals that have eluded me for years thanks to their encouragement and dream path instructions.
As this group continues to expand and reach out, a focus became more important in giving back to this community and the First Community Service Project
will be held this fall. Whether a picnic at Bartlett Park, an all-inclusive holiday
celebration, a birthday acknowledgement, or family style dinner for 40 hungry
dream seekers, the group welcomes you to attend the last Monday evening of
most months at 5:30 pm for dinner and dream seeking activities following. First
Christian Church is located at 10th Street & Faraon downtown St. Joseph in the

church basement entrance. Please Call: 816-232-8449 for more information on

the next scheduled monthly meeting and a personal invitation to join Dream
Seekers of St. Joseph.

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Artists and Businesses Needed

for Local Arts Remix
Jenna Whittington
Attention musicians, artists, and crafty
types: The Performing Arts Association is looking for 20 musicians, artists, and/or crafty types to
create pieces of art using repurposed music related
items. This can be instruments beyond repair repurposed into a beautiful piece of artwork. Piano keys
or guitar knobs repurposed into jewelry. Old sheet
music transformed into something new. Skys the
limit. Google recycled musical instruments if you
need to kickstart your thinking.
The PAA is also looking for local businesses
to display a piece, or pieces, of art for a short time in
preparation for the Local Arts Remix event. Each art
piece will be featured at a Performing Arts Associations Remix social event, where the public will be
invited to attend, in the Spring of 2015 honoring the
participating artists.
The Performing Arts Association is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1979 to strengthen the
performing arts in St. Joseph and to support the

development of the Missouri Theater into a regional

center for the performing arts. The PAA works
diligently to provide a wide variety of entertainment
opportunities for the St. Joseph community.

For more information or to sign up as an

artist for Local Arts Remix call the Performing Arts
Association at (816) 279-1225. You can also shoot
an email to info@paastjo.org. Dont forget to like
us on facebook to keep up to date with all of the
eclectic entertainment opportunities provided by the
Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph.

Breakfast with Santa

at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
The holiday decorations are going up, the weather is getting cooler, and Santas
been making his list and checking it twice.all signs that its time for our
annual Breakfast with Santa and Childrens Holiday Workshop! Join us at the
Albrecht-Kemper on December 6th as Santas pancakes are served hot off the

griddle with sausage, juice, coffee, and a special treat for the kids! Breakfast
will be served from 9:00 11:00 am. Call the museum to reserve your spot
with the time youd like to come and the number in your party.
Stay and help Santas elves at the Gingerbread Workshop. Handmake your
own gingerbread house with icing and goodies that you pick out. (2 workshops
available 10:00 am and 11:30 am)
Seating is limited and Reservations are required for both breakfast and the
workshop.
Cost is $10 per person for Breakfast and
$10 per child for the
workshop.
For more information
call 816-233-7003 or
go to www.albrechtkemper.org

Community Improvement District Brings Downtown New Life

Having a downtown that is pedestrian friendly, clean, and aesthetically appealing to residents and tourists alike requires the efforts of countless individuals and groups. From the required duties of the city employees to the volunteer
efforts of civic groups and individual citizens, there has been a positive change
in the landscape of Saint Josephs downtown. One organized group of volunteers has had a huge hand in this positive change over the last three years, and
are beginning to be recognized for all of their efforts.
This all-volunteer board is The Saint Joseph Downtown Community Improvement District. Formed on September 6th, 2011, the Downtown CID is a
special taxing district for our historic downtown. Funded by a one half percent
sales tax and a fifty cent per one hundred dollar valuation on property tax, the
CID is able to operate on an annual budget of nearly $130,000. Members of the
CID board carefully select projects within the downtown to fulfill their mission
to create and promote economic and cultural opportunities within the district
by providing businesses and residents a means to fund new services and capital
improvements.
What makes this board fit the needs of a growing and changing downtown
community is that each board member has a vested interest in the downtown.
All members are either downtown property or business owners, or represent
a business or not-for-profit within the downtown. Having the CID being led
by individuals who are already an integral part of the downtown only helps to
ensure its success and relevancy.
The contributions to the downtown by the CID are noticeable on every
block. Keeping with the 2001 Master Plan for downtown, the CID has made
beautification and cleanliness a priority amongst their past and current projects.
Each year the CID pays the upkeep and maintenance of Gateway Park at 3rd
and Edmond, the major entrance into downtown from the south on I-229.
Perhaps the largest project that the CID helped to finance was the downtown mural, visible along Edmond Street between 5th and 6th Streets. Completed in the summer of 2014, the mural has improved the visibility of downtown as well as helped to preserve the brick structures that have given it a
home.
Taking a short walk through the Saint Joseph Downtown has also been
made more enjoyable due to the CID contributions. In June of 2014, Allied Arts of Saint Joseph unveiled
The Downtown Sculpture Walk, a
multi-piece art exhibit positioned over
numerous locations downtown. Simultaneously improving the growing arts
community as well as the tourist business, the sculptures have helped to make
the downtown a destination for people
outside of our area as well as for people
that live in other parts of our own community. While Allied Arts secured funds
from multiple sources, the CID was a
major contributor, allocating $15,000 for
its completion.
As you walk or drive through
our downtown this holiday season,
youll notice a multitude of new Christmas lights and decor around Coleman

Hawkins Park on Felix Street. The CID was the largest funding source of this
project, as well as the Christmas at the Square event that is taking place on
December 6th.
For the CID, its also about the seemingly smaller things that can really
make a visible improvement to the downtown. Any person that walks or drives
through the downtown during the warmer months will have noticed the dozens
of planters of live flowers spread out over the area. These were also purchased
by the CID, who also pays to keep them watered and weeded every summer.
In another effort for downtown beautification, the CID also paid for the trash
receptacles you see on nearly every street, as well as the more than a dozen
benches that have been placed in front of local businesses.
While all of the contributions of the CID have been more than worthy
of noting, it would be an injustice to not point out that the CID is also a major
funding partner for The Downtown Partnership. Along with the City of Saint
Joseph, Mosaic, Buchanan County, the Saint Joseph Area Metro Chamber, and
the Saint Joseph Downtown Association, the CID has been dedicated to maintaining the much needed Downtown Partnership, whose collaborative efforts of
businesses and organizations have been vital to the development and promotion
of the growing downtown.

Woods & Bruce Electric

No job too small!
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Live Music Hi-Lites

Cafe Acoustic 2605 Frederick Magoons Deli 8th & Locust

ALL SHOWS @9:30pm unless listed otherwise.
Nov 28 the Lory Lacy & Joe Zuptich Project @
10pm
Nov 29 Bobby Floyds Birthday Blowout ! Live
music featuring Holy Mother Exhaust, Dsoedean &
CUPCAKE
Thurs Dec 4th 2 events OPEN MIC POETRY w/
Mary Stone @7pm 9:30pm Public Disturbance
Fri: Dec 5th PINOs Bday BASH featuring A Tribute to the Beatles featuring Tom Mayfield, Scot
Brunette & Joe Stretch @ 10pm
Sat: Dec 6th 10pm Empty Pockets

11/29 Sat ~ Monzie Leo &

the Big Sky Bluegrass
11/30 Sun ~ Jerry Forney Blues & Food Fest
Fri 12/5 Nace Brothers
Sat 12/6 Brody Buster
Sun 12/7 Jerry Forney 2-7
Fri 12/12 Under the Old Oak Tree & Dr. Cotton
Sat 12/13 Winter Art Fest w/Mo. Homegrown
Fri 12/19 Lauren Anderson
Sat 12/20 Amanda Fish
Sun 12/21 Jerry Forney 2-7
Sat 12/27 Hector Anchondo
Sun 12/28 Jerry Forney 2-7

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Sat, Dec 6th Friends, 8:00
Sat, Dec 13th Ranger, 8:00
Sat, Dec 20th - Revd Up, 8:00
Sat, Dec 27th - Dixie Cadillac, 8:00
Wed, Dec 31st - Revd Up. 8:00

Moila Ballroom

Dec 31st New Years Eve with

Charlie & The Stinrays Doors open 8pm

First Saturday December 6th

Burnstyles at 2
Public Disturbance at 3
Scruffy and the Janitors at 4

First Ward House

St. Joe Ave & Grand
Fri 12/5 Fitzwell
Fri 12/12 Hector Anchondo
Fri 12/19 The Transients
Fri 12/26 Money For Nothin
Sat 12/27 Echo

We were talking with Barry

Woodhull, owner of Magoons, recently. Somewhere in the conversation
we mentioned that we have probably a
thousand pictures taken there over the
7+ years of The Regular Joe. Weve
used plenty in the paper, but way more,
we didnt.
We threw out the idea of turning
them into a video and showing it on a
big screen at the bar.
He sparked to the idea immediately, and offered that he had thousands
himself. Then we realized that tons of
patrons had stuff, too.
Then we thought of all the video
of bands playing there. Holy Smoke!
This could be huge!
So, while all these plans are tentative, I thought Id throw out the idea
and see what people think. If folks
dig it, well plan some dates. Maybe
around their birthday in January.
If you have some pictures or
videos to contribute to the project,
start digging them up. Well figure the
best ways to get our hands on them.
Pics can be emailed easy enough but
videos might have to be put on thumb
drives or something. Email stuff to us
at email@theregularjoepaper.com. Drop all disk or thumb drive offerings at
Magoons.
I can use my amateur editing skills and do this well enough to pull it off,
but if anyone out there with superior skills would be willing to take it on, I bet

Barry would compensate you with a restaurant or bar tab.

We heard a suggestion that we could make a drinking game out of it. Like
every time a picture of Jerry Vanderpool pops up, everybody takes a drink. But
of course participation would be optional.

12- Joe Health

Turmeric: The Mellow Yellow Spice that Fights Inflammation

Back in the 60s when it seemed that everyone was fascinated by all things
Indian (India, that is-- think sitars and saris), Donovan wrote a catchy tune
called Mellow Yellow. In his song saffron is the spice that he metaphorically
mentions (Im just mad about Saffron, Shes just mad about me), but the true
mellow yellow spice that everyone in natural health is talking about and studying these days is turmeric, a key ingredient in curry and what makes American
mustard yellow.
And hot dog, it seems to have such promise that we might want to consider eating or taking it to fight inflammation, the proverbial smoking gun behind
many chronic inflammatory diseases such as cancer, arthritis and even Alzheimers disease. In his book Secrets of Longevity, 100 Ways
to Live to be 100, Dr. Maoshing Ni a 38th-generation
doctor of Chinese medicine, says turmeric has been used
for centuries in Asia as a pain reliever for joints, a blood
activator and liver cleanser. Some of the latest research
indicates that the active components in the spice known
as curcuminoids, in fact, have the ability to protect us
from diseases ranging from colorectal cancer to Alzheimers Disease.
BCM95, a patented turmeric extract produced
in India, was recently studied at Chinese University of
Hong Kong. The study revealed that it destroyed the
beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that are associated
with the dreaded disease marked by cognitive decline.
Another study conducted at Baylor University showed
the extract, which includes turmeric essential oil, reduced the spread of colon cancer cells by interrupting the
signaling between cancer cells and normal ones.
Indians, of course, eat turmeric in their curried
foods nearly every day, and interestingly, it is said that

rural Indians have one of the lowest rates of Alzheimers in the world (one
would suppose they experience lower rates of colon cancer as well).
We Americans, however, barely get any turmeric except when we slather
mustard on hot dogs in the summer. So for us, supplementation is the superior
way to get significant amounts of this mellow yellow spice into our bodies.
Quite Rightly.
Healthy Holidays!
James Fly, Certified Health Coach

From the Shelf: Christmas Edition

Danny R. Phillips
Regular Joe Music Guy
Christmas is not my favorite holiday. It is not
that Im the living, breathing example of Charles
Dickens yuletide hater, the one and old Ebenezer
Scrooge from A Christmas Carol. Its also a safe
bet that Christmas joy and revelry doesnt ooze forth
from every fiber of my being. Id say for me, its
more indifference than indignation. Each year, I
grow wearier of the holiday as it encroaches earlier
and earlier into the year until now, the rush for the
all-powerful Christmas dollar begins the day after
Halloween or sometimes sooner.
The worst part of the hurry for Holly, for me
at least, is the music. Sweet Baby Jesus, the music. Each year, we are bombarded with dogs barking
Jingle Bells, Grandmas being murdered in hit and
run accidents perpetrated by woodland creatures and
Little Brenda Lee rockin around the pagan symbol
of the holidays roots. For this installment of From
the Shelf, I will propose a list of acceptable Christmas music for this years Winter Wonderland.
Father Christmas- The Kinks: The story of
flat broke hooligans robbing St. Nick. What better
way to spread holiday cheer than a good old-fashioned fist beating?
Jesus Christ- Big Star: A stand out track on
the genius Memphis, Tennessee groups experimental, boundary pushing third album titled 3rd. With
Jesus Christ, Alex Chilton sings the praises of the
Messiah entering the world to wash it clean.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!- Bad Religion: Why would a band like Bad Religion, fronted
by Greg Graffin, a devout atheist and Professor of
evolutionary biology at Cornell, record an entire
album of Christmas classics, you might ask? Because, my friends, there is nothing more punk rock
than a non-believer belting out Hark! The Herald

Angels Sing with all the conviction and reverence

of a preacher on Christmas morn.
I Wish it was Christmas Today- Julian Casablancas: Casablancas took a song written by comedian Horatio Sanz for a skit on Saturday Night Live
and turned it into a raucous, energetic and wild contemporary Christmas classic.
Christmas in Hollis- Run DMC: I am old
enough to remember Run DMC in all their Adidas
and gold rope chained glory. A shout out to their
home neighborhood in Hollis Queens, it is a story
of what the big man brought to their holiday. Plus,
their moms are cooking up collard greens, black
eyed peas and macaroni and cheese. I want to spend
Christmas at their house.
Fairytale of New York- The Pogues: Quite
possibly the greatest non-religious Christmas song
ever recorded, Irish group The Pogues spin a tale of
dreams dreamt and hope lost. The main characters
come to America for a wonderful life but all they
find is poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism and
what its like to spend Jesuss birthday in the drunk
tank of the NYPD.
Pretty Paper- Willie Nelson: This song
makes the list because, well, its Willie Nelson and
hes the Man.
Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis- Tom Waits: Tom Waits is a truly great lyrist
and storyteller, Waits goes for the throat from the
get-go with words that nearly every man is scared to
hear: Charlie, Im pregnant.
There you have it snow bunnies, my list of
acceptable Christmas songs. Therefore, next time
you are in a department store, grocery or your dentist office and they are torturing you with Rosemary
Clooney for the hundredth time in the month, wipe
your mind clean like an Etch a Sketch, put a smile
on your wind burnt face and let The Vandals Oi

to the World take you to your happy place. Works

every time.

Local
Non-Profits Share A
Glimpse of What's Happening
Family Guidance Center is starting school-based
mental health services at a local elementary school.

Bring Joy By Volunteering

or Giving This December

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is moving. As of Are you looking for a way to bring joy to someone
Dec. 1, they will be located at 706 Felix Street. Their else during the holiday season?
To help you, United Way Volunteer Center has
phone number, (816) 364-2325, and mailing address,
compiled
a guide of holiday-specific volunteering
P.O. Box 1086, St. Joseph 64502, will remain the same.
and giving opportunities available through area nonOn Nov. 23, the Pony Express Council, Boy Scouts profits. United Way Volunteer Center is a central
of America, broke ground for the new storm shelter resource that connects the community through
project at Camp Geiger. Through a FEMA grant, they volunteerism. Here are some ways you may give or
will be building a total of 13 shelters throughout the volunteer this season:
camp. Eight shelters are scheduled to be completed Dec. 14Set up for YWCA Christmas Store where
by spring 2015. The new shelters will provide
shelter residents can select from donated items as
safety in emergency situations and upgrades to
Christmas gifts. Sort and arrange donated items.
showers and toilets for each camp site.
1-4 p.m. 232-4481.
By Dec. 14Donate new, $5 unwrapped gifts for
United Way of Greater St. Joseph seeks to hire a
participants in YWCA Moms Time: personal items
Program Director. The position is a full-time, exempt,
for moms; small gifts for children ages 0-6, and
professional position to direct programs of United
male
and female teens. 232-4481.
Way including, but not limited to, Success By 6 and
Dec. 15Help with YWCA Moms Time Christmas
Volunteer Center. A complete job description can be
Party: play Bingo with moms, dress up as Santa and
found at stjosephunitedway.org. Resumes should be
other possibilities. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 232-4481.
submitted by noon on Dec. 3 for maximum consideration.
Dec. 15Help set up Salvation Army Toy Shop and
prepare food bags. Volunteers sign up for shifts,
19 Partner Agencies
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 232-5824.
InterServ
American Red Cross,
Dec. 15-18Be a YWCA Christmas Store Assistant
Midland Empire Chapter
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
and help mothers who are shelter residents select
Bartlett Center
Northwest Missouri
Community Services
and wrap Christmas gifts for their children.Volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Pony Express Council,
Catholic Charities
sign up for shifts, 9 a.m.-noon. 232-4481.
Boy Scouts of America
of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Inc.
St. Joseph Safety & Health Council
Dec. 18Be a Salvation Army Toy Shop Elf and help
The CENTER, a Samaritan Center
The Salvation Army
parents select donated toys to give to their children
Childrens Mercy Hospitals
Specialty Industries
and Clinics
for Christmas. Volunteers sign up for shifts, 9 a.m.of St. Joseph, Inc.
Community Missions Corporation
4 p.m. 232-5824.
United Cerebral Palsy
of Northwest Missouri
Family Guidance Center
By Dec. 22Donate items for family Salvation
YMCA
Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas
Army Christmas baskets: unwrapped, new toys/gifts
and Northwest Missouri
YWCA
for children from birth through age 14, warm
You are invited to GIVE,
ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER
7 United Way
clothing
of all sizes, non-perishable food for Christmas
through United Way to improve
lives in Northwest Missouri
meal. 232-5824.
Initiatives
and Northeast Kansas.
By Dec. 22Donate unwrapped gifts for Salvation
FamilyWize Prescription Assistance
United Way of Greater
St. Joseph supports
Financial Stability
Army Shelter Residents. Suggested items include:
19 Partner Agencies and
Leadership St. Joseph
operates seven Initiatives.
socks, hats, gloves, and hygiene products.
Profit In Education
232-5824.
stjosephunitedway.org
Success By 6

By Dec. 22Donate
unwrapped gifts for
women, girls and
boys (ages 0-18)
who will wake up
in the YWCA
Shelter on Christmas
morning. 232-4481.
By Dec. 23Donate
a new, unwrapped
item as a gift for
someone registered
for AFL-CIO Community Services Adopt-A-Family
Christmas Program who did not get adopted by
someone in the community. Note: items needed for
people of all ages, especially for teens. 364-1131.
Through Dec. 24Ring the bell and accept
donations for The Salvation Armys 2014 Red Kettle
Campaign at a St. Joseph bell-ringing site.
Volunteers sign up for shifts. 232-5824.
Throughout Dec.Fill in as temporary driver in
your own vehicle for InterServ's Mobile Meals as
relief to regular volunteers who may be out of town
during the season. Volunteers need to arrive to pick
up the prepared meals at 10 a.m. and allow about
two hours for meal delivery to seniors and people
with disabilities who are homebound. 232-7779, ext. 235.
Throughout Dec.Donate any of the following for
Adopt-A-Senior Christmas Program: wrapped items
for seniors such as laundry soap, cleaning supplies,
adult diapers, toilet paper, personal hygiene
products, DVDs, or items to keep people warm.
232-7779.
Throughout Dec.Sell playhouse raffle tickets and
wrap gifts for donations at East Hills Mall for
St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity fundraiser.
Volunteers sign up for shifts. 279-2552.

Unmet Needs Committee

Volunteer Center

(816) 364-2381

United Way
of Greater St. Joseph
stjosephunitedway.org

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Roddy Barnes at the

Paradox Theater December 14th.
Singer, songwriter Roddy
Barnes returns to the region on
December 14th when he brings his
Blues-tinged song list to the Paradox Theater.
The native of Blanchard, Iowa
grew up in the Tarkio area before
accepting a music scholarship to
MWSC.
After graduation he moved on
to the Berklee School of Music
in Boston. He has toured all over
the U.S. and Europe, with a long
stay in New Orleans, performing at
most of the citys famous venues.
His original compositions have
been used in stage and television
productions, including the HBO series, True Blood.
Hell be performing songs from his 6th CD, Ballads & Barrooms, as well as from earlier
works. He hopes to see as many of his local friends and fans for a fun night in his old stomping
grounds.

The First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary and Bell Choirs

Sounds of the Season Concert
Sounds of the Season, featuring music for
Advent and Christmas,
will be presented by the
First Presbyterian Church
Sanctuary and Bell Choirs
on Thursday, December
4, as the next performance of the First Thursday Downtown Noon
Concert Series. The series
is presented by the church
in cooperation with the
MWSU Department of
Music. The audience is
invited to bring lunch to
eat while listening to the performances and relax
in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 7th
& Jules, to the music from 12:10 p.m. until about
12:45. Coffee and water will be provided. There will
be an opportunity to meet the musicians after the
concert.
Sixteen MWSU music students, faculty and
alumni sing in the churchs 30-voice Sanctuary
Choir which is directed by Jerry L. Anderson, the
director of music and organist/choirmaster. The
director of the Bell Choir is Judy Long
The music will include audience participation in
the singing of hymns, Advent and Christmas music
sung or played by the choirs. MWSU senior Donovan Jones, tenor, the Music Intern at First Presbyterian Church, will sing Every Valley from Handels
Messiah as well as accompany the Sanctuary Choir
on some pieces. The program will also include a
student octet singing Masters in the Hall.
In order to help defray expenses and to insure
the continuation of the series, a freewill offering
will be taken. The suggested minimum donation
is three dollars. Additional financial assistance has
been provided by the Commerce Bank of St. Joseph.

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