CITIZEN
The
January
2006
City of Joplin Federal funds to assist key transportation projects in Joplin
Phone Directory In December, the City of Joplin got an early gift and provide incentives for not only economic
for the holiday season when southwest Missouri development, but also for quality of life
Emergency – Police/Fire 911
legislators announced $8 million for transportation improvements. The improvements to our road
Main Number 624-0820 projects and park improvements. U.S. Senators system are a priority as Joplin draws more and
“Kit” Bond and Jim Talent and U.S Representative more people in to our city every day. And the
Department Ext.
Roy Blunt all worked to secure funding for these revitalization of downtown will enhance the
Building Codes 521 improvements in Joplin. quality of life for our citizens, providing them
City Clerk 220 “We are very much appreciative of our a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere while
City Manager 201 legislators’ diligent efforts in providing funding for shopping and dining in Joplin.”
Code Enforcement 525
the City of Joplin,” said Mark Rohr, City Manager. Federal legislators also announced
Community Development 542
“Their continuing support of Joplin and $1 million of funding for
Engineering 530
Finance 241
the southwest Missouri area is evident the Wildcat Glades
Human Resources (Personnel) 429
with this allocation for City Conservation
Public Information Officer 204
projects.” and Audubon
Prosecutor’s Office 228 Transportation projects Center. The
Municipal Court (Traffic Tickets, receiving funding City of Joplin
Court Dates, Fines) 230 included $5.88 is a partner
Recycling 501 million of federal in this
---------------------- assistance for project with
Airport 623-0262 improvements the National
Cemeteries 623-7990 to the Zora and Audubon Society
Convention & Visitors Highway 43 and the Missouri
Bureau 625-4789
interchange. Department of
Emergency Management 623-5858
Fire Dept. (non-emergency) 623-0403
(Highway 43 Conservation. The
Health Dept. 623-6122
is also Joplin Audubon Center
Library 623-7953 Main Street is expected to
MAPS (Metro Area Publictransit that leads open in late
System) 626-8607 to the 2006.
Memorial Hall 623-3254 downtown A corridor study
Parks Administration 624-6937 area.) of the Joplin West
Parks (Shelter reservations) 623-3254 Work on Bypass received $120,000
Police Dept. (non-emergency) 623-3131 the Zora of funding. The corridor study was
Residential Trash Service
and Main also one of the 19 projects that
1- 800-431-1507
Interchange was taxpayers approved in the August
Schifferdecker Golf Course 624-3533
identified in the Zora 2004 election for a 3/8 cent capital
WIC (Women, Infant & Children
Supplemental Food Program) 623-1928 Corridor Study completed improvement sales tax for road
in 1998. With this funding, the project can be improvements. David Hertzberg, Public Works
The Joplin Citizen is a quarterly newsletter accelerated to begin the initial stages of design Director, noted that Route 249 (Rangeline bypass)
published by the City of Joplin for all city and development. This project was one of the 19 originated with a corridor study nearly 30 years
residents to receive by mail. Please send projects that taxpayers approved in the August ago. Since then, Joplin’s industrial growth has
questions or comments to Lynn Iliff Onstot,
Public Information Officer, City of Joplin,
2004 election for a 3/8 cent capital improvement developed in the area along with some residential
602 South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801, sales tax for road improvements. growth.
or you may send an email The downtown streetscaping project received “The west side of Joplin has very good potential
to lonstot@joplinmo.org.
$1 million in the allocation. (see related article on for industrial sites. This bypass would create
page 3) new commercial corridors for cars and trucks to
“This funding energizes several of the travel through the area, which only improves its
City transportation projects for Joplin,” said Joplin attraction to industries,” said Hertzberg.
of Mayor Phil Stinnett. “It is with the commitment
of our legislators that Joplin continues to grow
City listens to golfers and halts fee increase
CITIZEN January may not be the typical time to think about
hitting the links, but for avid golfers – ANYTIME is the
listened to their concerns and tried to respond
accordingly to them in due time.
right time to think about playing golf. In 2006, golfers “If our numbers are indicative of their response to
will experience several changes that have occurred at our changes, then I feel we’ve met them halfway,” said
Schifferdecker Golf Course since 2005. Calvin. “We had the best November we’ve had in two
CITY COUNCIL These include reduced rates, improved concessions, years, and appreciate the golfers for their support.”
2004-2006 and more amenities for Season Pass holders.
If Santa didn’t put a Season Pass in your stocking,
Although some changes may be made in the future,
Calvin and his staff look to the golfers to determine what
it is not too late to get one. Schifferdecker’s passes are type of municipal course they want. “Their support of
MAYOR good for 12 months from the date of purchase, and the this course is imperative to our future, and we are trying
MAYOR – Phil Stinnett previous $2 surcharge on each round of play has been to work with their requests and suggestions to make
MAYOR PRO TEM – Jon Tupper eliminated. In addition, Season Pass holders will be improvements where we can. Golfers have enjoyed this
offered a free locker in the locker rooms, and receive a course for years, and now we’d like for them to invest
GENERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS free hot dog for each round of play. back into their golf course.”
DON LANDRITH Season Pass rates are $600 for unlimited green As the management went through the 2005 budget,
(2002-2006) fees, and a second pass for a family member can be they carefully considered both revenues and expenses.
purchased for $180. Senior rates for Season Passes are “We didn’t just raise fees, but we also made really tough
PHIL STINNETT $450 and also offer the second family member rate cuts in the expenses to make the operation of the course
(1998-2006) of $180. more equitable. We are trying to keep from making fees
MIKE WOOLSTON Additional amenities will be offered to tournament any higher and still provide a good municipal course that
(December 1997- April 1998; hosts and sponsors. As 2006 unfolds, businesses and golfers can enjoy playing.”
2002-2006) organizations will receive more details about these. The
course will also offer specials during various times of the
BOB HARRINGTON year to encourage play at slower times.
(2004-2008) Golfers should be aware that the City did not move
GUY PALMIERI into the second tier of the rate increase passed in 2005.
(2004-2008) “We are sensitive to the golfers and the area courses’
competitive pricing,” said Jerry Calvin, Director of Parks
ZONE COUNCIL MEMBERS and Recreation. “It was not feasible to increase the rates
in the present market. Our golfers are accustomed to
Zone 1 getting a good price, so we are holding to the 2005 rate.”
GARY SHAW
Golfers paid an $11 green fee for weekday play and
(2002-2006) $14 for weekend play in 2005. These rates will carry
over to 2006. Players will also enjoy a reduced rate for a
Zone 2 single golf cart rental. In the past a single golfer paid $15
for the cart, but in 2006 the City is reducing that rate to
VESTA GRINDSTAFF
(Nov. 2002-2004;
$10 to provide for the individual who wants to get in a
Oct. 2004- 2006) round of golf.
These recent changes are in response to the golfers’
Zone 3 requests and suggestions. When initial changes were For more information about Schifferdecker Golf Course
RICHARD H. RUSSELL
made in early 2005, golfers did have to make some or to inquire about a Season Pass call 624-3533.
(1996-2008) adjustments, but throughout the year, management
Zone 4
JON TUPPER
City Hall Featured During Holiday Tour
(2002-2006)
To celebrate the holiday season, six buildings were
opened for viewing and tours during the 2nd Annual
Please send City Council Holiday Tour of public buildings. This tour featured
correspondence to: Joplin City Hall (housed in the historical Newman
Joplin City Hall
Building); Scottish Rite Cathedral; John Wise Home;
Spiva Center for the Arts; Joplin Museum Complex; and
602 South Main Street
Joplin Little Theatre.
Joplin, MO 64801
Persons visiting City Hall were greeted with the
beautiful sounds of the Ozark Wilderness Dulcimer
City Club, while viewing the Thomas Hart Benton mural and
of Carrie Puffinbarger, from Joplin’s Convention and Visitors display prior to taking the building tour.
Bureau, offers a candy cane to Madeline Soper, age 2, after she Tours were provided free of charge, and refreshments
and her family toured the building during the Holiday Tours. were available in most locations.
2 January 2006
Downtown revitalization receives boost from federal funding
With the recent federal
funding allocation, Joplin’s
business owners are pleased that the City is offering
a Façade Improvement Grant Program for historic
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downtown character will downtown property owners. Design Review Guidelines
Events listed are from the Joplin
receive a facelift quicker have also been established to provide standards on Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website
than originally planned. U.S. building renovations that coincide with the historical at www.joplincvb.com and are printed
Senator “Kit” Bond with U.S. improvements planned for sidewalks, lighting and general as space allows. If your organization
Representative Roy Blunt atmosphere. would like to be listed, please contact
announced in December Earlier this year, Senator Bond met with Rohr, City the CVB office at 625-4789 for details.
U.S. Senator “Kit” Bond that Joplin’s streetscaping Council members, county officials and interested 1/10/06 Alexander String Quartet
visited City Hall to announce project will receive $1 St. Philips Episcopal Church,
downtown merchants to discuss the downtown. Rohr 7th & Byers in Joplin at 7 pm.
federal funding for key 623-8865 or 626-8194.
projects in Joplin.
million in federal dollars, shared the vision of the downtown revitalization and www.promusicajoplin.org
providing an extra boost to streetscaping plan that is intended to spark economic 1/14/06 Spinning Wool
the Streetscaping plan endorsed by City Council earlier development and a rebirth in the historical area once George Washington Carver National
Monument,11 am to 1 pm., No charge.
this year. known for its shopping, parades, and festivals. Following 417-325-4151.
Original plans called for two blocks, the 400 and 500 the presentation Senator Bond took a walking tour of the 1/14/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
Northwestern Missouri State at MSSU
blocks, to receive streetscaping renovations, but the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street with Rohr and Joplin Lady Lions game begins at 1 pm,
federal dollars will provide funding for three more blocks Mayor Phil Stinnett. Rohr felt that Senator Bond’s visit followed by men’s game at 3 pm.
For ticket information call -625-9366.
to be renovated. The additional three blocks have not was instrumental in securing the funding for downtown www.mssu.edu
been announced, but will be adjacent to the 400 and 500 streetscaping. 1/21/06 Ozark Folktales and Legends
George Washington Carver National
blocks. The City of Joplin also shared this plan with Senator Monument,11 am-1 pm , free
“This is a great boost for the downtown plan,” said Talent’s office and Congressman Blunt’s, noting the program. Call 417-325-4151 for more
information.
Rohr. “As we begin work now on the downtown, people importance of an attractive and working downtown to
1/21/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
should take note of its existing condition because a year encourage business and visitors to a city. Washburn at Missouri Southern
Ladies game begins at 5:30 pm
from now, people will be amazed at the renovation this During Senator Bond’s recent visit to Joplin to followed by the men’s at 7:30 pm.
work brings.” announce the funding, Rohr stated, “This is a significant For ticket info please call 625-9366.
www.mssu.edu
Rohr’s excitement is echoed by several businesses day for Joplin. It is all very exciting, as we are beginning
1/22/06 A Man of Great Faith
downtown that have expressed an interest in the to see some momentum in our downtown renovation George Washington Carver National
Monument Sunday, 12:00 noon-1:00
revitalization and plan to work with the City in changing project.” pm. The event is free of charge. For
their façade and building’s appearance. For more information about the Façade Grant Program, more information call 417-325-4151.
With the recent establishment of the Sunshine contact Brian Ross in Community Development at 624- 1/27/06 Andy Thomas: Storyteller
to Spiva Center for the Arts. For
Lamp District in downtown Joplin by the City Council, 0820, ext. 572. 3/3/06 more information call 623-0183.
www.spivaarts.org
Household Hazardous Waste now accepted daily at Recycling Center 1/28/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
Missouri Western at Missouri Southern
Ladies game begins at 5:30 pm
followed by the men’s at 7:30 pm.
The Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Facility at the Joplin Recycling Center will celebrate its For ticket info please call 625-9366.
www.mssu.edu
Grand Opening on January 11, 2006. With this new collection site, the Recycling Center will now accept limited
2/1/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
household hazardous waste (HHW) during regular operational hours. Prior to this addition, the Recycling Center Southwest Baptist at Missouri Southern
would host periodic HHW collections when grant funds were available for residents. Ladies game begins at 5:30 pm
followed by the men’s at 7:30 pm.
Residents from McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton and Vernon Counties may drop off insecticides, pesticides, For ticket info please call 625-9366.
www.mssu.edu
herbicides, fertilizers, mercury, and other limited items. For HHW that is not accepted, such as paint and motor
2/4/06 African American Trailblazers
oil, instructions and free supplies will be given to residents so they can properly dispose of these items. Residents George Washington Carver National
should call ahead for a complete list of acceptable items, guidelines, and rules. Identification will be required. Monument from 1 pm-2 pm. Event is
free of charge. For more information
Waste from commercial businesses will not be accepted. call 417-325-4151.
This new service is funded in part by Region M Solid Waste Management District, the Missouri Department 2/8/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
Central Missouri State at Missouri
of Natural Resources, and the City of Joplin Recycling Department. Proper use or disposal of HHW is of Southern Ladies game begins at 5:30
particular importance now that the City of Joplin and surrounding municipalities must educate residents and pm followed by the men’s at 7:30 pm.
For ticket info please call 625-9366.
business owners on the best management practices toward the EPA’s Phase II Storm Water Regulations. Other www.mssu.edu
environmental concerns include landfill degradation, waste water treatment plant integrity, and protection of 2/8/06 I Do! I Do!
to Presented by the Joplin Little Theatre.
private septic systems. As always, health and safety concerns such as accidental poisoning, chemical mixing, 2/12/06 For more information call 623-3638.
and improper storage are addressed by numerous local agencies. Now that the City operates a residential trash 2/11/06 Expressing the Soul
franchise program, we also want to protect sanitation workers and landfill operators from improperly discarded George Washington Carver National
Monument Saturday, 1 pm-2 pm. For
HHW. more information call 417-325-4151.
For more details contact the Recycling Coordinator at 624-0820 ext. 501. 2/15/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
Pittsburg State at MSSU Ladies game
begins at 5:30 pm followed by the
The Joplin Recycling Center is located just north of the Public Works Center at 1310 West A Street (Corner of A men’s at 7:30 pm. For ticket info
please call 625-9366. www.mssu.edu
St. & Porter Ave.) Operational hours are: (continued on page 5)
City
APRIL-OCTOBER NOVEMBER-MARCH of
Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
January 2006 3
CVB funding assists upcoming events CVB Grants disbursed to help tourism activities
(see related article on this page)
Serving numerous roles for the City of Joplin, the Convention and Visitors
Not everyone is familiar with the dulcimer instrument, but for those Bureau (CVB) often is the recruiter, the service provider, the greeter, and the
curious about this musical apparatus or other old time acoustical instru- meeting planner for many organizations as well as
ments, they can attend the Ozark Wilderness individuals considering coming to Joplin. To encourage
Dulcimer Club Stringfling. This event will be an increasing number of visitors to the City, the CVB
held 9 am to 9 pm on Saturday, February 18 at has a grant program to provide funding for qualified
Martin Luther School, 26th and Connecticut. organizations that assist in tourism activities through
The event not only provides for workshops special events, festivals and celebrations that draw people
for the novice to the skilled, but also provides a to Joplin. The ultimate purpose in providing the funding
great opportunity for public to hear the unique is to increase the hotel/motel occupancy rate and create a
sounds created by the acoustical instruments. positive image for Joplin.
This event features local musicians as well as Recently the City Council passed an ordinance that
national acoustical entertainers. Cost for the allocated a total of $108,000 to assist organizations that
festival is $5, and $15 will cover the fee for had applied and met the qualifications set by the CVB
both the festival and workshops. Board of Directors. Fourteen groups applied for the grant,
The purpose of the Club, founded in 1989, and the CVB Board reviewed the applications and heard
is to introduce these historical instruments to from each group in order to rank the applicants and
the area and keep the old time mountain music make a recommendation to the Council. Events and their
alive. For more information about the String sponsoring groups that received the funding include:
Fling or the Club, call Judy Johnston at 624-2387. 1. Missouri Pro-Am Skateboarding & BMX Competition – The Bridge
Ozarks Public Television will host its 2nd Annual BBQ, Brats and 2. DinoStories/DinoArt – Spiva Center for the Arts
Beer event from 2 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, March 25th at the Ham- 3. Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza – Big Brothers Big Sisters
mons Convention Center. This event offers a patriotic theme with its 4. Dogwood Festival & Thomas Hart Benton Event – Newton County Tourism
various activities including a car, truck and cycle Show, silent auction, Council
and plenty of food. Preliminary plans also call for the “Brat Mobile”, the 5. Boomtown Days (aka Festival of the Four States) – Festival of the Four States
Big Taste Grill, to make an appearance. Committee
This event is a fund-raiser for Ozarks Public Television’s KOZJ-TV 6. Park Day 2006 – Emancipation in the Park
which provides PBS programming and instructional services to 515,000 7. Homecoming 2006 – MSSU Alumni Association
viewing households in southwest Missouri and three adjoining states. 8. Daybreak Rotary Bike Tour – Daybreak Rotary Club
For more information, call Norma Scott at 782-2226. 9. Ozark Wilderness Dulcimer Club Stringfling – Joplin Lions Club
Joplin will draw extreme sports enthusiasts from April 7 through Upcoming events will be highlighted in each newsletter. Please see the previous
April 9th, as The Bridge hosts its 3rd Annual Joplin Missouri Pro-Am article for this quarter’s highlights. For more information about this grant program,
Skateboarding and BMX Competition. This event, held from 9 am to contact the CVB at 625-4789.
10 pm on each day, hosts competitions at three levels: beginner, expert
and pro for skateboarders and BMX competitors. The public is invited
to watch the practice sessions as well as the competitions held through- Recycling Center offers options to discard
out the weekend.
Founded in 1999, Bridge Ministries, Inc. offers an alternative en-
Christmas trees & holiday items
tertainment site for teens during after school hours and weekends. After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many people are busy storing
By providing attractive venues for teens including concerts, extreme decorations, cards and other items accumulated or deciding to throw some items
sports, recreational games, and activities, this organization is working away. This might be a good time to reflect on how high-consumption celebrations
to deter teens from the enticement of drugs, smoking and other nega- can affect us, and our world. Listed below are a few simple actions that will re-
tive behaviors that teens face in today’s society. duce trash destined for the landfill.
For more information about the Competition or the Bridge, call Dan • If natural items were used to decorate such as branches, pinecones, leaves,
Mitchell at 206-6886. berries, and gourds---discard them in a compost bin when finished.
Mark your calendar for other upcoming events sponsored by the
CVB. More details will be provided in the April Newsletter. • Save this year’s holiday cards for next year’s celebration to make tree
decorations or gift tags.
April 21-23 The Dogwood Festival and Thomas Hart Benton Event • Turn in your live Christmas trees at the City of Joplin drop-off points.
417-451-3399 The City of Joplin Recycling Center accepts many items that will be discarded,
April 25 – 29 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition including gift wrappings (no ribbons please) boxes, bottles, cans, cards, and pack-
625-9755 ing peanuts.
May 6 Daybreak Rotary Bike Tour The City of Joplin has collection points for discarded, live Christmas trees
623-1910 through January 31st. Ultimately, the trees will be chipped up for garden mulch.
June 2 - Dino Stories/Dino Art! Please bring your tree, completely stripped of all decorations, and place it near
Aug. 26 offered by Spiva Center for the Arts the Christmas Tree Sign posted at one of the following locations: Old Firehouse
623-0183 at 20th & Murphy Boulevard, west side of parking lot at Humphrey’s Park in the
Royal Heights area; Cunningham Park at 26th & Maiden Lane; or the Public Works
June 2 – 4 Boomtown Days Center at 1301 West 2nd Street.
(formerly named Festival of the Four States) If you have any questions, call the Recycling Coordinator at 624-0820 Ext. 501.
625-2518, ext. 2110
4 January 2006
Congrats, Kudos & Applause
Clifford Pennington, Automotive Mechanic in the Division of the Garage
under the Public Works Department, retired in October 2005 after ten years
EVENTS
of service to the City.
2/18/06 Who Was George W. Carver?
Tom Guernsey served ten years as a Police Officer for the City of Joplin and George Washington Carver National
Monument, 2 -3 pm. Call 417-325-
retired in October 2005. 4151 for more information.
2/18/06 NCAA Div II B-ball:
Donnie Higinbotham, Heavy Equipment Operator in the Division of the Truman at Missouri Southern Ladies
Streets under the Public Works Department, had worked at the City for 13 game begins at 1 pm followed by the
men’s at 3 pm. For ticket info please
years when he retired in December, 2005. call 625-9366. www.mssu.edu
2/23/06 Elements Quartet
Pro Musica with the National
We are starting a new feature under this section that will highlight one Endowment for the Arts.
Held at Calvary Baptist Church, 7 pm.
of our employees who actively volunteers in the community. Cost is $10. Tickets available Feb. 3.
For more information call 626-8194
This newsletter features Cameo Harrington, Director of Sales of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. or 623-8865. www.promusicajoplin.org
2/25/06 Signatures of the Wild
Cameo is very active in numerous organizations and has served on numerous boards and committees in Joplin. George Washington Carver National
We applaud her for not only doing a good job here at the City, but also for helping her community with her Monument from 12 noon - 2 pm. For
more information please call 417-
volunteer activities. Below is a listing of some of the areas she has volunteered to help make Joplin a great place to 325-4151.
live and work. 3/2/06 History of Carver Family
Cemetery George Washington Carver
◆ She currently serves as a Director on the Society of Governmental Meeting Planners, Missouri State Capital National Monument 12 noon – 1 pm.
Program is free. For more information
Chapter Board of Directors. call 417-325-4151.
3/2/06 “Big River The Adventures of
◆ Cameo is the Past President of the MSSU Alumni Association Board of Directors, and is serving her seventh to Huckleberry Finn” Northeastern
3/5/06 Oklahoma A & M College.
and final year on the Board. She has served as Chair of Homecoming committee and website committee, and Tickets $5 for general admission and
sits on the strategic planning committee and special events committee for the Alumni Association. $4 for students and seniors. For more
information call 918-540-6302.
◆ She is currently President of the newly forming MSSU Joplin Area Alumni Chapter. 3/3/06 Influential Women in Carver’s
Life George Washington Carver
◆ Cameo is servering her first year of a three-year term as a Board Member on the Joplin Association of the Blind National Monument. 1 to 2 pm. For
information call 417-325-4151.
Board of Directors and is a member of the public relations committee and children's activities committee. 3/10/06 Shape Shifters: Paper, Fiber,Form
◆ She is an active volunteer for United Way , and has worked on their Special Events Committee since 2003 to The George A. Spiva Center for the
4/14/06 Arts. For more information call 623-
& Allocations Committee since 2000. 0183. www.spivaarts.org
3/11/06 Agriculture School on Wheels
◆ This year Cameo served as the Chairperson of the First Annual United Way Showcase held in August 2005. She George Washington Carver National
Monument, 11am-1 pm. For more
noted that this was the first year for this event, and was a huge departure from what they have done in the information call 417-325-4151.
past. As Chair, she worked on everything from creation of the event, getting vendors to participate, helping 3/18/06 The Annual George Washington
Carver Art & Essay Award
with media spots for two weeks prior to event, running event, and follow up with committee/attendees after Ceremony
event. Billingsly Student Center, Missouri
Southern State University. The event
◆ In 2004 Cameo was a United Way Regiment Leader for the Industrial Division. is sponsored by the Carver Birthplace
Association, George Washington
Carver National Monument and
Thanks to Cameo and all of the employees who volunteer to help Joplin and its quality of life! Missouri Southern State University-
School of Education. For more
information 417-325-4151.
3/24/06 Candle Making
George Washington Carver National
Accreditation process moving forward Monument. 1 – 3pm. For more
information call 417-325-4151.
3/29/06 Visiting Mr. Green
The Joplin Police Department has received the the JPD would then request the CALEA Board to formally to Presented by Joplin Little Theatre.
4/2/06 For more information please call
executed contract from the Commission on Accreditation recognize the department in meeting the accreditation 623-3638.
for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards. 3/31/06 Cropper’s Paradise Scrapbook
to Retreat Joplin Memorial Hall
and are presently considered to be an The City of Joplin initiated the accreditation 4/2/06 presents the Third Annual
"applicant" for accreditation. With process in order to continuously improve Cropper’s Paradise Retreat
Weekend.
this notification, the department upon the quality and level of police The hours are 4 pm-1 am on Friday,
Saturday 8 am-1 am and Sunday hours
can begin the formal process of services provided to citizens of Joplin. will be 9 am-3 pm. Pre-registration is
conducting a self-assessment. Self- This system allows the department to required and will end March 1st. For
more information please call 417-
assessment is the most time and explore opportunities to make substantial 439-1535.
www.croppersparadise.com or
labor consuming portion of the improvements in the delivery of law croppersparadise2004@yahoo.com
accreditation process and may enforcement services and accountability 4/6/06 American Brass Quartet
First Presbyterian Church in
take a couple of years. to ensure continued support of Joplin Joplin, 7
citizens. 7 pm. For more information call 626-
626-8194 or 623-8865.
Upon completion of the “CALEA is an excellent organization that
self-assessment stage, CALEA I have been affiliated with in other cities,” said
City
assessors would be invited to conduct the on- City Manager Mark Rohr. “It establishes a high level of of
site assessment portion of the accreditation process. professionalism and efficiency in the daily operation of a
Pending successful completion of the on-site assessment, police department.”
January 2006 5
Mayors sign agreement to form Civilian Advisory Committee Seeks
Sister City Relationship New Members
On Friday, October 21, 2005 the City of Joplin Chief of Police Kevin Lindsey recently announced
welcomed the Mayor of Bethlehem (in the Holy the Civilian Advisory Committee (CAC) is looking for
Land) Dr. Victor Hanna Jubrail Batarseh, and his wife, new applicants interested in being appointed to the
UPCOMING EVENTS Marcelle as a guest to our city. The Mayor was in eleven member board. Established by Chief Lindsey
Joplin to participate in a formal signing of the Sister in 2004, the CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the
The following events will take place City Relationship Resolution between Bethlehem and Police Department by reviewing department policies
at Joplin Memorial Hall. If you would
like more information please call 623- Joplin. The Joplin City Council recently adopted the and programs affecting the community. Chief Lindsey
3254 or the number listed under the City of Bethlehem as a Sister City to establish friendly noted that CAC members will play an important
event. Ticket information is available ties and encourage cultural and economic exchanges role in helping the department pursue International
at www.joplinmemorialhall.com.
between the two cities. Accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation
During their visit to Joplin, Mayor Batarseh and for Law Enforcement Agencies begun earlier this year.
1/27/06 Arts Power Presents his wife had a busy schedule with presentations to “Membership on the CAC is an exciting opportunity
Laura Ingalls Wilder
various audiences. Events include visits to McAuley for community members to become more involved in
Life on the Prairie
Special School
Catholic High School, College Heights Christian their police department,” said Lindsey. “An important
performance at 10 am School, and the Ronald McDonald House as well goal for the CAC is to appoint individuals who are
General Admission as a luncheon with civic and church leaders. Roger representative of the City’s diversity and who represent
$10, $8 and $5 Gladden, a Joplin resident who is President and the business, professional, religious and educational
Family Four Packs: Founder of Christians for World Peace, served as communities within the City of Joplin.”
Main floor $32 coordinator for this historical visit and worked with To be considered for appointment, persons must be
Mezzanine $28
Joplin civic and church leaders to plan the activities. at least 18 years of age; either reside or own a business
The Mayor of Bethlehem was also a guest of a within the city limits of Joplin; and not hold any other
2/8/06 True Love Waits Public Forum hosted by Missouri Southern State public office or other position with the City. The
Youth Rally University’s Institute of International Studies during Civilian Advisory Committee meets once a month for
6 pm his stay in Joplin. about two hours. Applicants will be appointed by the
The Sister City agreement between Joplin and Police Department’s Command Staff upon review by
Bethlehem of the Holy Land is a natural progression CAC members. Applications are taken on a continuous
2/10/06 USA Boxing
to Joplin Sports Authority
of relationships that were already in place, according basis and positions are filled as needed. Applicants are
2/11/06 625-4791 to Gladden. The formal understanding is the result notified by the Office of Administration regarding their
of discussions between Gladden and Bishara Awad, status.
President of Bethlehem Bible College (BBC). Gladden Interested persons may call the Police Department
2/17/06 Joplin Police brought this idea to the Joplin City Council earlier this Administration Office at 623-3131 x402 to obtain more
to Department Bull Riding year and the Council passed a Resolution forming this information or an application. Applications can be
2/18/06
relationship in August, 2005. Bethlehem is also a Sister obtained at the Joplin Police Department, 303 E. Third
City to Orlando, Florida and Burlington, Vermont. Street from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
2/24/06 Daddy Daughter
to Date Night
2/25/06 623-3254
City reminds citizens of sign ordinance
3/10/06 Cycle Connections Often in marketing an event or drawing attention to a campaign or candidates, organizations and
Black and Blue Ball individuals will use various promotional and/or campaign signs to draw attention to their cause. As
6pm a reminder to the public, the City of Joplin has a sign ordinance in place that regulates the size and
placement of these signs.
3/24/06 Shrine Circus
The code requirement is that signs are to be no larger than 32 square feet in size, not more than 5
to feet in height, and must be set back from the face of the curb or edge of street at least 15 feet. This
3/25/06 requirement helps keep the signs off public right of ways.
These regulations are to ensure safety of the motorist and to help improve the appearance of the
community. The code does not regulate the message on the sign. No permits for political signs are
required.
For more information about the city ordinance relating to signs, please call 624-0820, ext. 510.
City
of
6 January 2006
Rejuvenate Joplin turns trash to treasure
Program established to assist in community clean up
In keeping with the old adage, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”,
the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and The Joplin Globe have teamed
up to promote and support an effort titled Rejuvenate Joplin. The mission of
Rejuvenate Joplin is to promote community pride and enhancement through
programs and services that inspire, educate, and assist residents in making Joplin
a better place for all.
Although the program is still in the development phase, the group did host
its first clean-up project with a “Trash & Treasure Fall Cleanup” on Saturday,
November 19. Ten teams participated in this effort to pick up trash and
“treasure” from right of way areas of identified Joplin streets. Along with their
team members, the Spiva Center for the Arts sent an artist with each team to help
identify potential “treasures.” The “treasure” will be gathered for assemblage art
sculptures that, when complete, will be on display throughout the city. The first
sculpture will be unveiled in spring 2006.
The participating teams were Charles Burt, Joplin Daybreak Rotary, St. Philips Team members of the St. Phillips Episcopal Church pick up small and large
Episcopal Church, Betty Saltenberger & Friends, Freeman Health System, Girl items along 7th Street during Rejuvenate Joplin.
Scouts Troop # 6242, Boy Scouts Troop #24 - Chartered to Ward 2 of the LDS
Church, Taylor Kids & Friends, City of Joplin, and The Joplin Globe.
It took just two hours to collect 160 bags of trash and provide a cleaner
environment for us all in our community. Teams competed to see who could
bring in the most amount of trash and the Charles Burt Realtor team won with
28 bags of trash! Charles Burt received the Rejuvenate Joplin traveling trophy
– a splatter painted metal trashcan barrel with the Rejuvenate Joplin logo on it.
They can proudly display this at their office to show how they made Joplin a little
cleaner.
After teams completed their clean up efforts, they gathered at Memorial Hall to
enjoy lunch provided by the City of Joplin.
Rejuvenate Joplin will host another clean up day in Spring 2006. It is
anticipated that the Spiva artists will unveil the Rejuvenate Joplin Trash to
Treasure sculpture at that event. Details will be announced through the City’s
website, The Joplin Globe and other media outlets. Members of Girl Scout Troop 6242 participated in Rejuvenate Joplin.
For more information call the City’s Public Information Officer at 624-0820, Pictured left to right are Tina Surgi, leader; Sarah Onstot, Theresa Surgi and
ext. 204. Monica Onstot.
Southwest Chapter of Health Department prepared for emergencies
the Missouri Restaurant
The City of Joplin Health Department is a key player if an emergency
Association make donation management situation arises. With this in mind, health department staff members
to Project C2C were recently trained in the Incident Command System (ICS) that utilizes both the
Basic System and the National Incident Command System (NIMS).
Representatives of Project C2C (Cities to Mac McKeough, Regional Response Planner, and Keith Stammer, Joplin/Jasper
Cities) recently accepted a donation from the County Emergency Management Coordinator, conducted the training. Continuting
Southwest Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant this educational effort, Stammer conducted ICS and NIMS training for other city
Association. departments and McKeough worked with county health departments to provide this
The Southwest Chapter of the Missouri training. Counties participating in the program include: Jasper, McDonald, Barton,
Restaurant Association collected funds at Dade, Vernon County and Newton.
their recent Flavor of the Four States event. The money was raised The health department also participated in a training exercise on Pandemic Flu
by voting on participants favorite “Flavor” at the event. The group outbreak. The health department along with other various medical providers in
provided matching funds to raise a grand total $1000 for Project C2C. the area conduct training exercises throughout the year to improve preparedness
Project C2C is a non-profit group that includes members from five for public health emergencies. “The health agencies and health care providers of
cities in Southwest Missouri who have joined forces to implement a southwest Missouri recognize the potential for this serious illness, and although it
relief program for our friends affected by Hurricane Katrina. Cities is not an immediate risk at this time, we want to be prepared in case any type of
participating include Joplin, Neosho, Carthage, Webb City and Carl incident occurs” said Dan Pekarek, Director of the Joplin City Health Department.
Junction. This program is an ongoing, long term effort on our part to The Southwest Missouri Bioterrorism Emergency Response Team conducted the
help our adopted cities on the Mississippi coast as they rebuild after training exercise for the city and surrounding county health departments, several
this tragedy. The cities adopted are; Biloxi, Pass Christian, Gulfport area hospitals and EMS providers, Ozark Tri-County Health Care and others in the
and Long Beach. For more information on Project C2C log on at Joplin-Jasper-Newton County area. Nearly 40 representatives participated in the
www.projectc2c.org. training.
January 2006 7
7th Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night Flu Vaccine given to
Joplin’s Park and Recreation Department cordially invites all dads and high-risk residents
their daughters to the new and improved 7th Annual Daddy Daughter
Date Night. Dad, bring your favorite gal(s) to an evening of music, dancing, of Joplin
games, buffet dinner and prizes. Because of its popularity, Daddy Daughter
Date Night will be held on two nights from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Dates are The City of Joplin Health Department
Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25. recently gave 668 flu vaccinations to
This activity is held at Joplin Memorial Hall and is geared toward girls high risk residents of the city, with no
ages 3 to 12. Price per couple is $18, with $5 for each additional child. out of-pocket cost.
Tickets go on sale January 16th, 2005 and will need to be purchased at Those considered at high risk include
Memorial Hall. The event is limited to 130 couples per night, so hurry in persons 65 years of age and older;
today! individuals who are age 2 to 64 years
Also, please note that the event will have a new photographer that will be taking professional with a medical condition that debilitates
pictures available for an additional fee. Pictures start at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 623-3254. their immune system, such as chronic
pulmonary or cardiovascular disorder;
pregnant women; children age six
Reminder about trash service schedules during holidays months to 23 months old; or a youth
The City of Joplin and Allied Waste Services have collections. receiving long-term aspirin therapy.
a contract that recognize six designated holidays. Snow, ice Persons who are likely to transmit
These designated holidays that affect the trash and extreme influenza to persons at high risk through
schedule are Independence Day, New Year’s Day, and cold can household contacts or to daycare to
Christmas Day. If these holidays fall on a weekday, also delay children outside of the home were also
the trash schedule will move to the next day, and residential eligible. Healthcare workers, caregiver,
Saturday is used to catch up on collections. If these trash pickup. or household members in contact with
designated holidays fall on a weekend, there will be Call the persons having high-risk conditions
no change in schedule. Recycling should also receive the immunization.
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving are Coordinator If you would like more information on
also designated holidays. Since they always fall on at (417) 624-0820 Ext. 501 when there is a question this program, call the Health Department
a Monday/Thursday, the trash pick up schedule will as to whether trash service will be delayed, or for any at 623-6122.
move to the next day using Saturday to catch up on recycling and trash issues.
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