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Veteran fire chief retires

By By CATHERINE STORTZ RIPLEY, C-T News Editor

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:53 PM CST

Joe Rinehart, who has shepherded the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services through nearly three decades, is retiring.

His retirement was announced during a 10 a.m. news conference today (Thursday) in the council chambers at City Hall and caps a 37-year career with the city. The room was full of firefighters and city personnel expressing appreciation for his years of service.

Council taps Wright as interim director

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:56 PM CST

Capt. Darrell Wright, a 25-year veteran of the Department of Emergency Services, has been named interim director. The action was taken during the Chillicothe City Council’s executive session Monday night at City Hall and was made following Director Joe Rinehart’s announcement to retire.
Wright has been with the department since April 1983. He has held several positions, with the most recent being captain. Prior to his service with Chillicothe, Wright served five years with the Carrollton Fire Department as assistant chief.

Food for Needy campaign starts

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 01:59 PM CST

The 2008 Constitution-Tribune’s 25th annual Food for the Needy share drive got its official start today (Thursday) with the hope that $12,000 in cash and food items will be raised to help brighten the holiday season for people in and around Chillicothe.

Large red food collection boxes have been placed at the Constitution-Tribune business office, Hy-Vee Food Store and Piggly Wiggly and will remain in place until Monday, Dec. 22.

Local finance expert publishes another book

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 02:01 PM CST

Chillicothe financial expert Ed Douglas, who has shared advice with thousands of young adults through his book “Making a Million with only $2,000: Every Young Person Can Do It,” has published yet another book, “The Money Marathon: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom.”

While his first book focuses on the impact of compound interest and the million-dollar result that can accumulate through the years by steadily investing $2,000 annually when starting at a young age, his latest book is more geared toward young adults on up and provides a step-by-step guide to achieving financial goals.

Old CHS will be razed

By By LAURA SCHULER, C-T City Editor

Wed Nov 19, 2008, 01:21 PM CST

After several years of topping the district’s facility needs “to do” list, the razing of the old Chillicothe High School will take place next summer.

Chillicothe R-2 school board members approved the sale and demolition of the deteriorating 84-year-old structure Tuesday night during the executive session which followed the regular November board meeting at district headquarters.

Six city candidates file on last day

Wed Nov 19, 2008, 01:22 PM CST

The candidate filing period for Chillicothe municipal offices closed Tuesday with an additional six individuals declaring their candidacies — three more for the 1st Ward Council seat and one each for the offices of clerk, treasurer and auditor.

The last one to file for the 1st Ward Council seat was Jerry L. Nibarger, 52, who filed at 2:15 p.m. Nibarger, 2300 Fair Street, filed as a Republican. Earlier in the day, Bobby Zimmer and Carol Sloan had filed for the office.

Saint Luke’s Health System announces workforce reductions

Wed Nov 19, 2008, 01:25 PM CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In an effort to sustain its financial strength and assure its ability to continue providing the best possible patient care, Saint Luke’s Health System has announced reductions in its system-wide workforce. A total of 61 employees — less than 1 percent of its total workforce of 8,411 employees — have been provided severance packages commensurate with their tenure at Saint Luke’s.

Three file in final hour

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 06:55 PM CST

Three individuals filed for city offices after 4 p.m. Tuesday and before the candidate filing period closed at 5 p.m.
They are: April Locke, 24, 602 Cowgill Street, for city clerk; Laieloni Knouse, 41, 1208 Locust Street, for city treasurer; and Wanda Urton, 46, 2007 Timber Lane, who filed for city auditor.

Nibarger files for 1st Ward

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:51 PM CST

The open seat of the 1st Ward City Council continues to draw interest with a fifth candidate filing for the office with less than three hours before the close of the filing period Tuesday.

Zimmer and Sloan file for 1st Ward Council seat

By Amber Feeney

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:31 PM CST

Two individuals filed their candidacies today (Monday) to represent the 1st Ward on the Chillicothe City Council.

Long-time museum curator honored for service

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:24 PM CST

The Grand River Historical Society’s dinner held recently at the Elks Lodge to honor Dr. John Neal, retiring volunteer curator at their historical museum, was well attended.

Firefighters get grant

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:24 PM CST

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $36,006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Chillicothe Emergency Services. This will be for the purchase and use of fire protection gear.

City reverses salary vote

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:23 PM CST

Chillicothe City Council members reversed a decision made at a previous meeting and boosted the salaries of the elected city clerk, treasurer and auditor with a 3-2 vote Monday night at City Hall.

CHS football fan bus sign-ups due by 2 p.m. Thursday

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:23 PM CST

Fans wanting to ride to Saturday's Chillicothe Hornets football game at Cassville on a school district bus must sign up and pay the $10 fee by 2 p.m. Thursday in order for the district to commit the bus to making the trip. At least 30 persons must sign up and pay the $10 per rider fee for the trip to be made, according to CHS principal Tony Perry.

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People’s Christmas Tree Prep

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 02:22 PM CST

Jenkins Christmas Village

Mon Nov 17, 2008, 03:57 PM CST

The annual Jenkins Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Jenkins Townhouse Village, 903 Bryan Street (just behind Hy-Vee Food Store). S

Holiday events to go on as planned

Mon Nov 17, 2008, 03:56 PM CST

Despite Chillicothe High School’s scheduled appearance in the Class 3 Missouri football semifinal playoff game — their first since 1997 — on Saturday in Cassville, Mo., this weekend’s holiday events in Chillicothe will go on as planned.

School board to discuss property sale, demolition

Mon Nov 17, 2008, 03:56 PM CST

The possible sale of property around the Chillicothe R-2 District administration building and the demolition of the old Chillicothe High School will highlight tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) regular November school board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at district headquarters.

Chamber hosting business holiday lighting contest

By Amber Feeney

Mon Nov 17, 2008, 03:55 PM CST

Chamber member businesses are encouraged to “deck the halls” at their places of business and register for the Chamber Business Holiday Lighting Contest.

Hornets Push Snooze Button, Put Roosters To Sleep

By Paul Sturm

Sat Nov 15, 2008, 09:24 PM CST

Their offensive and defensive lines and unsung heroes Dysart and Stephens power Chillicothe into Class 3 state football semifinals with 29-13 road victory over the Pleasant Hill Roosters Saturday afternoon.

Sheriff reminds residents of firearms deer season

Fri Nov 14, 2008, 02:51 PM CST

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox is reminding residents that Saturday morning is the opening of firearms deer season.
He urged anyone with complaints regarding trespassing, spotlighting or wildlife violations to call the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department.
“We can assist residents with those needs and in contacting the conservation agent,” Cox said.