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Coleman reportedly makes suicide attempt By TONY BROWN News editor

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A section of S. Munn, resurfaced over the summer, is one of two local streets to be treated exclusively with a new corn-based ice-melt product. It was surfaced with concrete instead of asphalt due to the longevity of concrete roads.

Corn-based ice melt meeting expectations By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff Writer

A new corn-based ice melt is being applied to snow-covered streets in Maryville this winter and appears to be performing as advertised. Late last year, the Daily Forum reported that the new “bio-melt” formula was being adopted in order to eliminate salt corrosion on two newly reconstructed streets, South Depot and South Munn. Now, with a couple of winter storms under their belt, city crewmen report that the compound has proved effective. “We used to use a beet extract juice,” Maryville Street Superintendent Jay Cacek said. “But we needed something to pretreat our new concrete streets that wouldn’t hurt them.” The old beet-based product didn’t work as a melting agent unless mixed with salt, and as any driveway owner knows salt and concrete don’t mix without some damage being done.

The corn-based melt, however, works as a melting agent whether it’s mixed with salt or not. And when it is used with salt, the recipe requires only five gallons per ton of salt instead of six. Both products make salt about 60 percent less corrosive. However, on the two new streets salt isn’t being used at all this year. “By itself, it’s working real well on Munn and Depot streets, the new concrete streets we just put in,” Cacek said. “We use it as a pre-treat down there because we don’t put anything on the streets until they are more than a year old.” In preparation for the rest of winter, the city brought in 25 additional tons of salt Tuesday. In addition, a predicted warming trend this week means that potholes are looming as a major concern for the street crew. “Right now we aren’t doing too bad on pot holes,” Cacek said. “But I’m sure with the freezing and the thaw we will probably start

to get them.” Potholes will get a temporary patch during the winter, assuming that patching material is available from plants in St. Joseph and Kansas City. “Once they pop up, you temporarily patch them if you can get the patch,” Cacek said. “But that’s if the plants are making the patch. It has to be a certain temperature for the plants to be make it.” The new roads, of course, shouldn’t show much wear this year. But Maryville’s asphalt streets are another matter. “The concrete is a little more durable pavement,” Cacek said. “You’ve got a hard permanent surface that will hopefully last you several years. But the asphalt streets aren’t as thick as the concrete streets.” As the weather warms, potholes are inevitable. And if patching material is scarce, Cacek warned that drivers will need to stay alert for damaged road surfaces and adjust their speed accordingly.

Daisy Coleman, the former Maryville High School student who is one of the alleged victims in an ongoing sexual abuse case, was reportedly hospitalized following a suicide attempt on Sunday. According to Fox 4 News, the Albany teen was taken to a Kansas City hospital. The station reported that Coleman’s mother, Melinda Coleman, said her daughter became distraught when she read derogatory remarks on Facebook after attending a party on Saturday. Daisy Coleman’s condition was not immediately available, however news reports indicated the suicide attempt involved an overdose. Melinda Coleman wrote on Facebook that her daughter “had been terrorized to the point she tried to kill herself last night.” Daisy Coleman’s story made national news in Oc-

tober when investigative reports by public radio station KCUR and the Kansas City Star identified her as one of two teenage girls allegedly raped during a house party in Maryville attended by several local high school students.

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Arrested following the incident were Matthew Bradley Barnett and Jordan James Zech, both then 17. Also taken into custody was a 15-year-old boy who allegedly assaulted

another girl, age 13. In December the Star reported that the boy, whose identity was withheld because of his status as a juvenile, was allowed to return home for treatment after spending two weeks in the custody of the state Division of Youth Services. Coleman was 14 years old when the alleged assaults occurred two years ago. After reportedly enduring intense bullying by classmates and other fallout related to the episode, the Colemans moved to Albany. The house where they lived, located in a subdivision just northeast of Maryville, was later destroyed by fire, the cause of which was never determined. Two months after the initial investigation in January 2012, Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice dropped felony charges against both Barnett and Zech, See COLEMAN, Page 3

Judge Dietrich to retire from bench after term Glen Dietrich, associate Circuit Judge of Nodaway County, issued a release Tuesday announcing that he will not seek re-election in 2014. Dietrich’s retirement at the end of his current term on Dec. 31 will mark the end of a 20-year career on the bench. A Democrat, he was first elected in 1994 and re-elected in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. “I am one of those fortunate people who have enjoyed every day of my professional career, especially my time on the bench serving the public,” Dietrich said. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Dietrich attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He is an ASTAR (Ad-

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vanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource) Fellow, and also serves by appointment of the Missouri Supreme Court on the Circuit Court

Budget Committee (longest serving member), the Judge Transfer Subcommittee and as chairman of the Fine Collection Center Committee. A past president of the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges (2007-2008), Dietrich has presided over trials in 15 counties and nine of Missouri’s 45 judicial circuits. By temporary special appointment, he has also been seated with the Missouri Supreme Court and the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Before joioning the Missouri judiciary, Dietrich was in private practice as a trial and transactional lawyer in Maryville from 1974-1994. He taught business law at Northwest Missouri State University from 1974-1975.

Local author uses night class to achieve dream By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff Writer

A local man credits his “persistent” wife and the teacher of his night class for helping him get new confidence to become a published author. Gene Cease, owner of Advantage Glass, had written a novel

before, but it had never been published. “I wrote a book a couple years ago,” Cease said. “One-hundredthousand words and I thought it was okay. My wife looked it over and said it had worth. I sent it off to a friend of mine I went to school with who was more in line to (edit the story) and (his evaluation)

was scathing. I was was just heart broken. I figured I was done, so I threw it on a shelf and gave up.” “I tried to tell him that one bad review didn’t equal no talent,” Gene’s wife, Lana Cease, said. “It just meant that particular person didn’t like it. I suggested he keep trying, but he somewhat gave up.” After giving up on his writing,

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however, his wife didn’t give up on him. She would ask if he were writing any more. He hadn’t been writing so Lana signed him up for a class. “She said, ‘There’s a continuing adult education course at the vocational school,’” Gene Cease said. “There was a class for novel and story writing. She said ‘You’re

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enrolled in it, it’s already paid for, and we can’t get our money back. So it would be a shame if you couldn’t go.’ I was politely irritated, but I went. And I loved it. It was probably the boost that I needed.” The class was a six-week program that was taught by Jason See LOCAL AUTHOR, Page 3

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PATIENCE R. BAGLEY

1923-2014 Patience Ruth Bagley, 90, Maryville, formerly of Elmo, Missouri, died Sunday, January 05, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Maryville. Patience was born April 1, 1923, in Maryville, Missouri. Her parents were Floyd Marcus and Margaret Ruth (Hopper) Bagley. They lived in Leoti, Kansas, but Margaret came to her parents in Maryville to have the baby because of the distance to the Hospital in Kansas. She was precededed in death by her parents, and her three year old

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Community Events Adult Sunday School Class for many years. She had also served four years as President of United Methodist Women. Other groups included the Missouri Teachers Association and Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and the Nodaway County Historical Society. Survivors include several cousins, one of which is Wayne (Dixie) James, Elmo, Missouri. Visitation 10-11 AM Saturday, January 11, 2014, United Methodist Church, Elmo, Missouri Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Elmo, Missouri, with burial following in Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Elmo, Missouri in Patience’s name. Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

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Obituaries sister Frances Marilla Bagley. The family moved to Elmo, Missouri in 1931. Patience graduated from Elmo High School in 1941. She went to Maryville and took a county test and taught school the next year in the rural grade school, Union Grove that was located directly across the road from her parent’s home. She attended Northwest Missouri State Univeristy for two years and South West Missouri State University for one year and later graduated from Colorado State University at Greeley, Colorado. Patience was a teacher, retiring after 32 years in the teaching profession, having taught at Elmo, Jewelsburg, Colorado, Mitchell, Nebraska, Clearmont, Missouri, Albany, Missouri and Union Star, Missouri where she spent twenty five years. Patience was a lifetime member of the Elmo United Methodist Church, where after retirement she taught

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Nodaway County Senior Center Dutch Luke & Friends, 11 am. Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Dementia, Alzheimers support group 3rd Wednesday of each month. 6-7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Jessica Loch, 816-261-2440. Tina Baker, Nodaway Nursing Home 660-562-2876. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., 6 p.m. Community Meals First United Methodist, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., 1st/Main. St. Francis Retirees will meet, the first Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Nodaway County Senior Center. Breast Cancer Support Group meets @ noon every second Wednesday @ First Christian Church, Rm 106, Maryville AA meeting at 6 p.m. weekly @ Davison Square. AL-Anon meeting at 6 p.m. weekly @ Davison Square. Eagles Closed

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Nodaway County Senior Center Hand and Foot 9 a.m. Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 6 p.m. Nodaway County Federated Republican Women meet 11:30 a.m. 1st Thursday of the month at Carson’s, Maryville Maryville Business & Professional Women’s Organization meets 6 p.m. every 4th Thursday @ First Christian Church, Maryville, 660-582-4959 or 582-4898 Diabetic Support Group Location changed to South Hills Medical Building, in the Front Lobby. Shepherd’s Kitchen offers a free supper from 5 to 6 p.m. weekly @ the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville

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Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle Tournament 12:30 p.m., Jan. 17 Widowed Persons Meeting, January 10, 11:30 a.m.,

Mandarin Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 8 a.m. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., 8 p.m. BJ American Legion Beef & Noodles every 2nd Friday, 5-7 p.m at the Methodist Church in BJ. No Meal in December. January will be Ham & Beans and Vegetable Beef Soup. Open Mic Nights every week; music, comedy, poetry drama @ The Rose Theater, Maryville; sign in 6:30 p.m., begin 7 p.m. $3 cover chg ADHD Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. third Friday in Hospitality Rm. @ St. Francis Hospital, info 660254-4369 AA meeting at 8 p.m. weekly @ Conception Abbey

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Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., noon. Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. second Saturday of month @ Elmo Comm. Bldg. MS Support Group meets 10:30 a.m. on 2nd Saturday of the month in the Lietner Rm. of St. Gregory’s Church (except July & August) Over Eaters Anonymous meets 9 a.m. weekly in the St. Francis Hospitality Room, 2016 S. Main St.

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Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, Tuesday 6 p.m. Northwest Opry 2 p.m. weekly @ Nodaway Co. Senior Center, 1210 E. 1st Maryville, MO. 10-Point Pitch Tournament 6 p.m. every third Sun­­ day in St. Columba Church Hall, Conception Jct AA meeting at 7 p.m. weekly @ Apple House in Clyde, MO Eagles - Forney & Paxson, 7 to 10 p.m.

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Widowed Persons Meeting, January 27, 11:30 a.m., Applebees Life Beyond Breast Can-

cer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Hospitality Room at St. Francis Hospital Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., 6 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets 5:30 p.m. weekly @ Franciscan Rm. of St. Francis Hospital SAFE: Stop Abuse for Everyone (men’s support), meets upon request noon1:30 p.m. & 5:15-6:45 p.m. weekly @ the Children & Family Center, 1220 E. 2nd St., Maryville; 562-2320 if you plan to attend Maryville Pride Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at Hy-Vee. Manna Kitchen 5 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Gregory’s Catholic Church 333 S. Davis St, a free community meal open to all. AA at Wesley Center at Noon AA at Methodist Church Room 203 at 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon at Methodist Church Room 205 at 6:00 p.m.

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Eagles Bingo, 7 p.m. weekly, Hwy 71 South, Maryville Nodaway County Senior Center Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Today’s Civic Women meets 6:30 p.m. every first Tuesday @ Maryville Public Library basement, 5629833, 582-4294 Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 6 p.m. WINGS (women’s support-domestic violence & sexual assault), meets noon1:30 p.m. & 5:15-6:45 p.m. weekly @ the Children & Family Center, 1220 E. 2nd St., Maryville TOPS meets weekly 5:30 p.m. for weigh-ins, 6 p.m. meeting @ First Christian Church, Maryville Maryville Public Library Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday @ noon in the conference room Alzheimer’s Support meets @ 6 p.m. third Tuesday @ Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville

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Bill would up speed limit JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri lawmaker wants to let motorists push the pedal down a little farther when they’re driving on rural highways. Rep. Mike Kelley, a Republican from Lamar, pre-filed a bill Monday to raise the maximum speed limit to 75 mph in rural parts of the state. The state’s current limit is 70 mph. His measure would apply to cars and trucks traveling on parts of interstates and other fourlane roads that lie outside urban areas. The change would put Missouri in line with Kansas’ rural highway limit. Missouri’s current speed limit was put in place after Congress repealed the 55 mph federal limit in 1995.

Human remains found ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Police say a hiker found human remains behind a shopping area in northeast St. Joseph. Capt. Jeff Wilson says the hiker reported finding the remains Monday evening. Because of the cold weather, crime scene investigators did not begin their work at the scene until Tuesday. Wilson did not release any further information.

Governor fills school panel JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has picked a former school official for the State Board of Education. John Martin, of Kansas City, was nominated to replace Stan Archie, who resigned in January 2013. Martin’s term would run until July 1. Archie was president of the State Board of Education when he resigned shortly after he was accused in a lawsuit of using his position as a pastor to engage in sexual misconduct with a teenager. His attorney stressed Archie denied the allegations. Martin, a Democrat, was superintendent in Grandview from 1990 to 2006 and deputy superintendent in St. Louis from 2006 to 2007. He was the interim superintendent in Kansas City in 2008. He also has been a school administrator in Virginia and a teacher in University City.

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Local author Gene Cease works on developing a character at his laptop in his office. Cease has published a book through the Amazon e-book program and has plans to release another book at the end of February.

Local author realizing dream Continued from Page 1 Offutt, a Northwest Missouri State University Mass Communication instructor. The class was small, but very beneficial for Gene. The class taught people how to expand characters and develop their stories. He wrote a short story called “Dead Dog Road” for the class. “He (Offutt) told me I really had a hidden talent for this,” Cease said. After taking the class, the aspiring writer put together his novel, “Medium Rare.” It is a thriller about a man who had a near-death experience. After the accident, he inherits a restaurant with a forbidden fruit on the

menu. The book is a bit on the gory side and “is not for the faint of heart,” the author said. This isn’t the only story that Cease has been developing. His next book will be coming out at the end of February. Once he feels more comfortable with his writing, he plans to go back and look at the first book that he wrote. “I’m gonna sharpen my skills a bit in the e-Book section,” Cease said. “I’m going to give the novel I wrote a second look in some time. Maybe by the end of the year.” Cease has a couple more books he is working on and plans to release them on Amazon when they are com-

pleted. His wife looks over his books before he feels comfortable releasing them. “Medium Rare” was released right at the turn of the year, which was kind of Cease’s strategy. “People get Amazon gift cards for Christmas,” he said. “If they decided to use them on my novel, I wouldn’t be upset. It’s only $2.99 and I think that will help people decide to take a chance on it.” In the dedication section of the book, Gene Cease dedicated the book to his wife and his teacher. “He told us, ‘Do it because you love to do it,’” the budding Maryville author said. “Do what you love and greatness will follow.”

Voters to determine fate of proposed smoking ban ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — A citizen initiative that would ban indoor smoking at most St. Joseph businesses apparently will be put to a public vote. The St. Joseph City Council declined to enact the ban on Monday and will consider an ordinance at its Jan. 21 meeting to place the initiative on the April 8 ballot. In November, a citizens group called Smoke-Free St. Joseph submitted a petition to ban smoking in all indoor public places, except 10 percent of hotel rooms and private

clubs when no employees are present. It also would allow smoking on the St. Jo Frontier Casino gaming floor but only until a casino in either Jackson, Platte or Clay counties goes smoke-free. The Maryville City Council passed a pair of similar measures in 2003 and 2010 without resorting to ratification by voters. The first ordinance prohibited smoking in restaurants and banquet halls; the second expanded the ban to all public facilties, including work-

places. The three council members who spoke on the topic Monday said they wanted voters to decide the issue. “I believe the citizens of St. Joseph want this to appear on a ballot so they can say whether they want it or not,” said Councilwoman Joyce Starr. Affinity Gaming, the owners of the St. Jo Frontier Casino, objected to the section of the proposal regarding smoking on its gaming floor, said Jerry Riffel, the com-

pany’s lawyer. Riffel said he believes that the clause is illegal and unenforceable because it allows other municipalities to determine whether smoking will be allowed at the St. Joseph casino. The clause also is “too vague” and can be rescinded when any municipality in the other counties bans smoking on a casino gaming floor — even if that community doesn’t have a casino, he said. Councilmen Jeff Penland and Byron Myers told Riffel he would

have to propose specific changes to the proposal with the original petition committee. However, Dr. Jane Schwabe, cochair of Smoke-Free St. Joseph, said it would be difficult to change the proposal, adding that the wording “may be vague, but it’s not illegal.” City attorney Lisa Robertson said the city charter does not specifically address whether the Council could change the ordinance if it is passed by the voters of St. Joseph.

Delivery driver credited with saving former mayor Soetaert leaning against a vehicle inside. Soetaert, 77, apparently was taking out the trash when he fell and couldn’t get up. “He was definitely scared,” Stockwell said. “He said he thought he had been there about an hour.” Stockwell called 911 after unsuccessfully trying to get Soetaert up. By the time an ambulance arrived, the former mayor had a core body temperature of 92 degrees, which is classified as mild hypothermia, said Angela

Fera, spokeswoman for Johnson County Med-Act. Soetaert, clad only in a jacket and shorts, had begun to experience “a decreased level of consciousness,” Fera said. Soetaert, who was Shawnee’s mayor from 1977 to 1989, was taken to a hospital in stable condition and admitted to the intensive care unit as a precautionary measure. “He clearly made a difference in this gentleman’s outcome,” Fera said of Stockwell.

Soetaert’s daughter, Julie King, said her mother was asleep in the house and didn’t hear anything. If Stockwell had not come along, it might have been hours before anyone else was up and about in the neighborhood, she said. “I don’t want to even think about it,” she said. “We’re so thankful for Jeff.” King said her father was doing much better Monday, but he was being kept at the

Coleman said to have tried suicide Continued from Page 1 who had been charged as adults. Rice insisted that the Colemans forced his hand by refusing to cooperate with authorities. Both mother and daughter have vigorously denied that assertion. Facing a storm of protest, includ-

ing a rally attended by several hundred people on the courthouse square in Maryville, Rice asked for a special prosecutor to reexamine the case. His request led to the appointment of Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, whose review is still underway. During a series of Facebook exchanges Monday, Melinda Coleman

expressed anger, and claimed her daughter was being tormented. She also urged the Internet activist group Anonymous to rekindle its campaign on Daisy Coleman’s behalf. “Where are you and your super hacking skills and internet help now … we really need them,” Melinda Coleman wrote.

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Saving a historic Missouri battle site Before it was a fight between North and South, the American Civil War was a western war. Much of what happened in that war happened out here first — on what was then the frontier. Violence erupted here early when Kansas, ripe for statehood, provoked the question of slave state or free? Missourians (answered) … “at the point of a Bowie knife and a revolver.” The frontier is where John Brown grew increasingly radicalized … and … the seeds were first planted for his raid on Harper’s Ferry. … … And it was here that … Ulysses Grant, William Sherman (and) Philip Sheridan realized that the hard war and scorched earth practices of the frontier … (would) break the South. In the West, armies were marching, cannons were roaring and men were bleeding and dying in the tall grass before the rest of the nation ever heard of a small creek called Bull Run. … So much of what happened here is … overshadowed by events back East …. However, steps were taken recently to help remedy that. The National Park Service has authorized a grant of more than $105,000 to help protect part of the land that was fought over north of Carthage on July 5, 1861, a battle that at the time was described as “the first serious conflict between the United States troops and the rebels.” Aside from the state’s acquisition of a little more than seven acres of land, and the erection of a kiosk at Carter Spring some years back, little has been done — until now — to protect the battlefield and to preserve it for future generations. … That money will help acquire a conservation easement to protect 180 acres. It is a good beginning, but it is only a beginning. … No understanding of the American Civil War will be complete without appreciating what happened on the frontier. Preserving part of the Battle of Carthage is a big step toward taking the frontier out of the shadows.

Contact Your Lawmakers STATE SEN. BRAD LAGER: R-Maryville, Room 429, State Capitol Building, Jefferson city, Mo. 65101; Ph. 573-751-1415; brad.lager@senate. mo.gov. STATE REP. MIKE THOMSON: R-Maryville, Room 406A, State Capitol Building, Jefferson city, Mo. 65101; Ph.: 573-751-9465; mike.thomson@house.mo.gov. U.S. SEN. ROY BLUNT: R-Missouri; B40C, Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Ph.: 202-224-5721. Kansas City Office: 911 Main St., Suite 2224 Kansas City, Mo 64105 Ph: 816-471-7141 U.S. SEN. CLAIRE McCASKILL: D-Missouri; Hart Senate Office Building, Suite. 506, Washington, D.C. 20510, Ph: 202-224-6154 Kansas City Office: 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite. 101, Kansas City, Mo. 64111; Ph: 816-4211639 U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES: R-Missouri 6th District Washington Office, 1415 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515; Ph.: 202225-7041 Kansas City Office, 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 900, Kansas City, Mo. 64153; Ph: 816-792-3976 St. Joseph District Office, 411 Jules St., Room 111, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501; Ph: 816-749-0800 GOV. JAY NIXON: D, P.O. Box 720, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65102 Ph: 573-751-3222. Phone: 573-751-3222 Jefferson City, Mo. 65102

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A Minute with Mike

Missouri Legislature prepared to launch 2014 session today

As we welcome in the New Year, the Legislature is busily preparing for the start of the 2014 legislative session. But before we do that, let’s take a look back at what the year 2013 looked like for the Missouri General Assembly. It has been more than seven months since the 2013 legislative session officially ended on May 17. The time from that moment has moved by at a rapid pace and has been extremely eventful. Traveling around the district and visiting with people about a huge variety of issues is beneficial and enjoyable. We wrapped up the session with the passage of major pieces of legislation that the governor signed into law in the weeks that followed. The list of accomplishments included legislation to protect the private information of Missouri gun owners, a fix for our bankrupt Second Injury Fund, legislation that empowers the state to quickly intervene in failing school districts, and a state operating budget that increases funding to both K-12 and higher education. Taken together, the bills that were signed into law represent some important changes that will benefit Missourians from all walks of life and all parts of the state. Of course, not all of the bills passed by the legislature were signed into law by the governor. The governor vetoed 29 bills and issued four line-item vetoes to various budget bills. The extremely large number of vetoes set the stage for a

Veto Session that was truly historic in scope as the Missouri General Assembly came together to override 10 gubernatorial vetoes. That number represents the most veto overrides in a single veto session in the modern era, and pushes the total number of veto overrides for our current governor to 12. We concluded the year with an unprecedented December special

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ing’s final decision on the 777X airliner project, we have already seen a decision by the company to create another 400 research and technology jobs within our borders. (Last Friday, Boeing machinists narrowly approved a plan that will keep the 777X project in Seattle, rendering moot decisions made by the Missouri Legislature related to the project.) With 2013 now behind us, it is time to turn our attention to the 2014 legislative session that begins officially today (Jan.8). House Speaker Tim Jones has put together an agenda that he is referring to as the 4Gs. They include growth and opportunity, guaranteeing access to a great education, guarding and protecting Missouri values, and generating affordable and abundant energy. Seemingly not specific in nature, the agenda is based on pro-growth policies that will help our state thrive both now and in the years to come.Each new session brings about a certain amount of excitement and anticipation. I am anxious to get started and will, as always, keep you posted on major issues as they come up. Happy New Year!

session to put together an incentive package to bring a multi-billion-dollar Boeing project to Missouri. The end result was a very efficient oneweek session that allowed our state to put a competitive bid on the table. While we are still waiting for Boe-

If you have questions, you may reach me at my Capitol number, 573-751-9465; at the local district number, 660-582-4014; by email at mike.thomson@house.mo.gov, or by mail at Room 401B State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101.

Straight Talk from Sam

Missouri Legislature prepared

Every occupation has its busy season. For farmers, it’s during planting and harvesting. For teachers, it’s the hustle and bustle of a new year. For amusement parks, it’s the summer season. It’s no different for tax accountants who are busy studying up on the more than 70,000 pages of tax rules and regulations. I’ve never understood why we need a tax code that is so complex you have to hire someone else just to understand it. We desperately need tax reform to simplify a massive tax code. Hard-working Americans spend too much money and time filling out government forms just to pay their taxes. The best way to reform the tax code is not to nibble around the edges. We

should rip up the old code and start over with a blank piece of paper. There is no shortage of ideas on how to cre-

Sam Graves

ate a better code. Currently, there are bills in Congress for a Fair Tax and a Flat Tax. There are other ideas, too, that deserve a look. I believe Congress should flatten the tax code by ending special deductions. This simplification would also broaden the tax base to include everyone — even the underground economy that escapes taxation today. This would help lower the tax burden while giving the government enough money to operate. What is clear is that almost no one thinks the code we have now makes sense. We need a tax code that is simple, fair and promotes economic growth. This is a worthwhile goal we should continue to pursue in 2014.

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Chamber of Commerce to award Maryville leaders at banquet

St. Francis starts breastfeeding mothers group

By KAITY HOLTMAN Business Editor

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is set for the evening of Jan. 21, at the J.W. Jones Student Union in the Tower View Room on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. The annual banquet includes a meal, and address from Melanie Smith, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, and the announcement of the 2014 board of directors. “The Annual Banquet each year allows all of the chamber members to come together for fellowship and networking while honoring those people and businesses who have made an impact

in our community,” Smith said. “It gives us a chance to look back at all we have accomplished in the last year and to look toward the coming year and start thinking about how we can make a difference in the future.” The 2013 Chamber Awards, for which the chamber received nominations earlier this month, will also be presented. “We have had lots of nominations this year and they are all very worthy candidates,” Smith said. “It will be exciting to see who the board selects to receive these honors.” The Distinguished Service award will be given to an individual has shown leadership in improving the community through exem-

plary service in non-profit, civic or charitable organizations. The Spearhead Award will go to an individual supported the chamber through committee participation and business/chamber partnerships. This person must have assisted in reaching chamber goals and served as an example of excellence in the business community. The Chamber Business of the Year will be awarded to a chamber-member business that has demonstrated leadership and drive, through both their collective business and individual employees, making the business a leader in our community. This business must exhibit consistent support of chamber and contri-

butions toward the welfare of the community. The Community Service Award will be given to a service organization that sponsored a community service project that benefited those in need and/or implemented a program having a long-lasting value and impact on the community. The Good Citizen Award will go to who has displayed exceptional dedication to the improvement and betterment of the Maryville area. The Chamber asks that all banquet RSVPs are submitted by 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16. Interested business and individuals can RSVP online at www.maryvillechamber.com/rsvp.html or by phone at (660) 582-8643.

Yellen faces new challenges after Federal Reserve trims bond buys By ALAN FRAM Associated Press

Janet Yellen will take the helm of a Federal Reserve facing a significantly different economic landscape from the one that dominated Ben Bernanke’s tenure as chairman, confronting her with different decisions as well. Bernanke’s eight years leading the Fed were largely consumed with the Great Recession and his efforts to cure it by pushing down interest rates and pumping cash into the economy. Many economists think Yellen’s big challenge will be deciding how to ease off some of those very policies, which Bernanke took with Yellen’s support. “Circumstances may demand more rapid tightening than people are expecting,” said Bill Cheney, chief economist for John Hancock Financial Services, who envisions a growing economy this year. He contrasted that with Bernanke, who he said had to decide “when to step on the gas pedal and how hard” as the economy recovered weakly from the recession. The Senate confirmed Yellen, a long-time Fed official and economist at the University of California at Berkeley, by a 56-26 vote Monday. Supporting her were all 45 voting Democrats and 11 Republicans,

while all opposing votes came from the GOP. Many senators missed the vote because frigid weather canceled numerous airline flights. Yellen begins her fouryear term Feb. 1, when Bernanke steps down. She has been Fed vice chair since 2010. Nominated by President Barack Obama to the top job in October, Yellen comes to the post after a career in which she has focused in part on unemployment and its causes. Obama and congressional Democrats lauded her concerns for workers Monday. In a written statement, Obama said Yellen’s approval means “the American people will have a fierce champion who understands that the ultimate goal of economic and financial policymaking is to improve the lives, jobs and standard of living of American workers and their families.” Many Republicans were less enthusiastic. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, warned that a continuation of the Fed’s easy money policies “risks fueling an economic bubble and even hyper-inflation,” which he said could cause “real and lasting damage to our economy.” House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, announced that he will hold

hearings on the Fed’s bond buying program and on the “potential unintended consequences” of the Volcker rule. That rule, approved by the Fed and other agencies, is aimed at preventing many large banks from trading for their own profit in hopes of preventing practices that helped lead to the 2008 financial meltdown. Lobbyists for the banking and financial services sectors issued statements pledging to work with Yellen. Both industries have led a fight to water down restrictions imposed by Obama’s 2010 law overhauling how the nation’s financial system is regulated. The Fed announced in December that the labor market has improved enough that it will begin reducing its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases, starting with a $10 billion reduction this month. It has pushed that money into the economy to try keeping long-term interest rates low. But Yellen will face questions about how to manage that process. Moving too fast could spook financial markets and shove interest rates higher, while withdrawing the bonds too slowly could risk creating bubbles - that might burst - in real estate, the stock market or other assets. The bond purchases have ballooned the Fed’s holdings over $4 trillion. That

leaves Yellen with decisions about how to wind down the central bank’s balance sheet to a smaller, more normal level without destabilizing financial markets used to the huge cash infusions. Yellen also will have to decide when and how to ease off short-term interest rates, which the Fed has kept near zero since December 2008. To assure investors that those rates won’t precipitously rise, the Fed has repeatedly issued statements saying that policy will continue. Last month, the Fed said the low rates will continue “well past” when the unemployment rates falls to 6.5 percent. Unemployment was 7 percent in November and many economists think the low interest rates will last until late 2015. Yellen will also guide the Fed at a time when some Republicans say the central bank needs to be more accountable to Congress. Hensarling has already said his committee will spend a year reviewing Fed operations. Last week, Bernanke voiced concerns about legislation giving the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ auditing arm, more power to examine how the Fed makes interest rate decisions. Bernanke said such legislation would make it harder to assure markets that its decisions aren’t influenced.

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St. Francis Hospital and Health Services is now offering “Mothering Mondays,” a free, weekly social group meeting for new and expecting moms. The session takes place every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Hospital boardroom. Mothering Mondays allows new and expecting mothers to socialize with other breastfeeding moms, speak with certified lactation consultants, and participate in group discussions. Moms can also weigh their children to check weight gain in-between well-child visits or before and after feedings to measure progress.

“The first session went really well with a lot of casual discussion,” said Katie Skaggs, certified lactation consultant. “The goal of this is to provide extra resources to new moms in the Nodaway County area, and to give an extra sense of encouragement throughout all stages of breastfeeding.” No registration for the sessions is necessary. St. Francis welcomes children of all ages but does not provide childcare. Next Monday’s class will focus on the benefits of breastfeeding and is meant to be a basic class to get everyone going. St. Francis urges interested mothers to contact Katie Skaggs, certified lactation consultant, at 660-853-2239.

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Northwest, Chamber offer generational differences course Northwest Missouri State University, in conjunction with the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, invites students and employees, as well as the public, to a learning opportunity focusing on generational differences. Sue Myllykangas will present “Why aren’t they following me?” on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with options to attend one of the 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. sessions. “Understanding why people choose to follow someone is important to becoming an effective leader,” Myllykangas’s session summary said. “Today, for the first time in history, it is possible to interact with people from six different generations. This interactive session will explain the important differences between generations and how to best communicate with participants from each one.” This is the first of seven

presentations Northwest Missouri State University will host for area residents. The hour-long sessions are in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom on the Northwest campus. Each presentation costs $25 for Maryville Chamber of Commerce members or $40 for nonmembers. Registration is available online at www. nwmissouri.edu/communitylearning. The presentations are free to Northwest students and employees as part of the University’s Career Pathing Program, which provides professional development to students with opportunities to advance to new levels of pay and responsibility. For more information, contact Northwest’s Office of Human Resources at 660.562.1140 or email Paula McLain, coordinator of student employment at Northwest, at pmclain@nwmissouri.edu.

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Family Features

Sports nutrition isn’t just the domain of professional athletes — for a good workout and quick recovery, every­day athletes need the right diet, too. “A good workout is draining and can lead to fatigue and sore muscles,” said Michele Macedonio, R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D. a veteran sports nutritionist and team dieti­ tian for the Cincinnati Reds. “The right combination of foods helps restore energy and nutrients used during exercise, and prepares your body for the next workout.” Dishes such as these from CanolaInfo provide complex carbohydrates, fiber and protein with nutrition-packed ingredients including whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits and plenty of vegetables. Each delicious recipe contains less than 300 calories per serving and is prepared with heart-smart canola oil to supply healthy unsaturated fats, including monoun­satu­rated and omega-3 fats. For more great recipes, visit www.canolainfo.org.

Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans, Cilantro and Feta

Yield: 6 servings Serving size: 1 cup 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup onions, diced 2 cups red bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/3 cup crumbled, reduced-fat feta cheese* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt In large, non-stick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper. Sauté 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown on edges, stirring occasion­ally. Add water and quinoa. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover and cook on medium-low for 12 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in beans, walnuts, chili powder, feta, cilantro, garlic and salt. Cover and let stand 2 min­utes to heat through and absorb flavors. *Vegetarian option: Replace feta with vegan cheese or tofu. Nutritional analysis per serving: 230 calories; 8 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat); 10 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 7 g fiber; 3 g sugars; 10 g protein; 360 mg sodium; 445 mg potassium

Powerhouse Green Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving Serving size: 1 2/3 cups 3/4 cup seedless green grapes 1/2 cup ripe banana slices 1/4 cup chopped kale 2/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup ice cubes In blender, combine all ingredi­ ents. Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until desired smoothness is achieved. Nutritional analysis per serving: 290 calories; 7 g total fat (0.5 g satu­rated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohy­drates; 3 g fiber; 31 g sugars; 17 g pro­tein; 75 mg sodium; 502 mg potassium

HY-VEE NUTRITIONIST

A Saladicious Start to the New Year Start the new year right by eating fruit and vegetables in delicious sal­ ads. With a variety of salad greens and fruit and vegetables, there are endless combinations and each salad can offer different flavors and nutrients. Fruit and vegetables add vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber which support good health. Make any meal “saladicious” by creating a salad with flavorful and nutritious mix-ins. Start with salad greens, add fruit and vegetables, drizzle lightly with dressing, add a lean protein, and top it off to create a unique meal. Salad greens – The darker and greener, the more nutritious! Dark­ er salad greens are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, calcium and manganese which help support eye health, healthy bones and the immune system. Choosing darker salad greens is an easy way to create a more nutritious salad that also offers more flavor. Dietitian Tip: Since darker greens have a stronger flavor, try mixing romaine with darker greens

to lessen the flavor intensity while still boosting the nutrition content of the salad. Kale is one of the most nutritious greens and the start to a saladicous salad. Kale has curly leaves and can be purchased as a bunch; it is now available in bagged salads so there is no added preparation. If purchas­ ing a bunch, rip the leaves from the stalk and wash under cold water. The stalk can be discarded and the leaves torn into bite-sized pieces. Try massaged kale: In large serv­ ing bowl, add one bunch of kale (washed, removed from stalks and torn into bite-sized pieces), the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon, a driz­ zle of olive oil and a small pinch of salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften, wilt and turn bright green, about one to two minutes. Fruit or vegetables – Add fruit and vegetables for color, texture and extra nutrients. Dressing – A light drizzle or side of dressing will add just the right amount of flavor. For portion con­ trol, measure the salad dressing or

dip the fork into the dressing, then pick up the salad. In addition to adding flavor, salad dressing can in­ crease the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. Protein – Feel fuller longer by adding a lean protein. Top it off – Add a fun ingredient to finish the saladicious meal. Whether staying in or on-the-go, a saladicious meal is pleasing, easy to prepare and a good way to eat fruit and vegetables!

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Hy-Vee Select extra-vir­ gin olive oil 1/4 cup Hy-Vee lemon juice 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 minced anchovy fillet or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Hy-Vee freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon Hy-Vee salt

Massaged Kale Salad

All you do Strip leaves from the stems (dis­ card stems). Wash and dry the leaves. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Add Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, anchovy (if using), pepper and salt. With clean hands, firmly massage and crush the greens to work in the flavoring. Stop when the volume of greens is reduced by about half. The greens should look a little darker and somewhat shiny. Taste and adjust seasoning with more Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic,

Serves 6 (about 2 cups each). Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

Here a pungent garlicky dressing is infused into kale by massaging the greens and the dressing together with your hands. Any type of kale will work in this recipe, just remem­ ber to remove the tough stems be­ fore you start. All you need 2 bunches kale

Deanna Bottorff soy sauce and/or pepper, if desired. Nutrition facts per serving: 185 calories, 15g fat, 3g saturated fat, 6mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 5g protein. Daily values: 234% vitamin A, 159% vitamin C, 18% calcium. Source: adapted from Eating Well, Inc. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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Lady Trojans win battle of undefeateds

By STEVE HARTMAN Staff Writer

“Two tremendous teams going at one another from start to finish.” Those were the words of Nodaway-Holt girls coach David Carroll, and there’s no better way to describe Nodaway-Holt’s 81-77 overtime win over previously undefeated North Andrew. In a game where neither team led by more than eight points, it took a 44-point effort by senior Lady Trojan standout Megan Rosenbohm, including five free throws in overtime, to seal the win for Nodaway-Holt, ranked No. 8 in the latest Class 1 girls basketball poll. The Lady Trojans jumped out to an 18-15 lead at the end of the first quarter, using their half and three-quarter court pressure effectively. Rosenbohm jump-started her evening with eight points, while Kalli Devers added six in the first period. North Andrew, ranked No. 2 in the latest Class 1 girls basketball poll, turned up its defensive pressure in the second quarter and grabbed a one-point lead, 26-25, at halftime. The tempo picked up considerably in the third quarter, as each team scorched the nets for 21 points, and

this tempo continued into the fourth quarter, as Nodaway-Holt out-scored North Andrew 22-21 in the final quarter. With the score tied 68-68, North Andrew missed two free throws with three seconds to go, squandering a chance to win in regulation. In overtime, the Lady Trojans used nine points from Rosenbohm, a basket from Frankie Lemar and a pair of free throws from Devers to outlast the Lady Cardinals. Despite being doubleteamed much of the game, Rosenbohm finished with 44 points and she was helped by Devers, who tossed in 18, and Lemar, who came off the bench to finish with 12 points. “This was a total team effort. Our younger girls kept their poise, and played well, and our bench contributed several valuable minutes,” Carroll said. “Playing in these types of games can only help you down the road. I’m very proud of our team, and their effort tonight.” Nodaway-Holt (10-0) will take its undefeated record on the round Friday night to face off against in-county rival North Nodaway before taking part in the Fairfax Invitational next week, where the Lady Trojans are the top seed.

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Face the double team

Nodaway-Holt senior guard Megan Rosenbohm scored 44 points in the Lady Trojans’ 81-77 overtime win over previous undefeated North Andrew Tuesday night. Rosenbohm faced constant double teams during the victory.

Nodaway-Holt boys falter in 2nd half By STEVE HARTMAN Staff Writer

It was a tale of two halves Tuesday night in Graham, as the Nodaway-Holt boys basketball squad jumped out to a 31-26 halftime lead over visiting North Andrew, only to have poor shooting and a flurry of second-half turnovers lead to a 70-43 North Andrew victory. Nodaway-Holt jumped out to an impressive 18-11 lead at the end of quarter one, as they used a very effective halfcourt trap defense to cause numerous Cardinal turnovers. North Andrew cut two points off the Trojans’ lead by halftime, as the two squads continued to hound each other with trapping defenses, which led to some hurried shots and some turnovers on both sides. Nick Patterson and Devin Albertson paced the Trojan offensive attack in the first half with eight and seven points, respectively. Unfortunately for the Trojans, the second half proved to be a nightmare of ice-cold shooting and too many turnovers. “Poor shooting and turnovers have plagued us all season, and they hurt us badly in the second half,” head coach Terry Petersen said. “We played a much-improved first half, so we know we’re capable, but our challenge is to put together two halves where we handle the ball well and shoot like we know we can.” The Trojans, now 4-6 on the season, were paced in scoring by Brice Shamberger with 11 points, while Patterson and Ryan Ginther scored 10 points each. Nodaway-Holt will travel to Hopkins Friday night to take on North Nodaway in 275 Conference action, with the girls contest starting first at 6 p.m. and the boys scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

Fight through the lane

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Maryville junior guard Hagen Snow tried to fight through MEC foe St. Joseph Lafayette’s defense as he drove to the basket during the Spoofhounds’ 73-21 loss to the Irish Tuesday night.

Spoofhounds struggle against Irish press By JASON LAWRENCE Sports Editor

Maryville football coach Matt Webb would have been proud of the score of Maryville’s basketball game Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Spoofhounds, they were on the wrong side of that score as Lafayette pitched a 27-0 first quarter shutout and never looked back on its way to a 7321 victory over the ’Hounds. “They’re a great team and we’re just not up to that level yet,” head coach Mike Kuwitzky said. “I thought we played hard, I thought we tried hard.” The Irish defense forced several miscues and the Spoofhounds struggled at times to inbound the ball, leading to easy baskets in transition. “The press bothered us early, it really did. They’re a

great defensive team and we still need some improvement on our ball handling,” Kuwitzky said. “That’s not one of our strengths right now. It’s a combination that they’re very good at it and it’s one of our areas we have to improve on.” It got a little better in the second as Maryville scored the first five points, prompting an Irish timeout, but that timeout fueled a 9-0 Lafayette run and a 40-6 halftime lead for the Irish. Kuwitzky made a couple of adjustments at halftime to get the ball moving a little better on offense and the results were better, but Lafayette still expanded on its lead. “We tried to make a couple adjustments in our offense,” Kuwitzky said. “We tried to do some more driving instead of depending on screens and cuts. (We just wanted to) come out, have a good second half, work hard and try to get on a little run if we could.” See ’HOUNDS, pg. 9

Northwest basketball games rescheduled for Jan. 13 MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State basketball programs will host the Northeastern State RiverHawks on Monday, Jan. 13 at Bearcat Arena. The games, which were originally scheduled to be played on Jan. 6, will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the women’s contest followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Jan. 6 game will be accepted for admission that day. Monday will mark the first opportunity for Northwest students to see both teams in action in 2014, with school beginning that day. All students are encouraged to attend the game for a chance to win a $100, courtesy of US Bank. Students must sign up at the marketing table at the game and must be present for the giveaway to win. Northwest will play at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night followed by a road game at Washburn on Saturday evening before playing two more games for a total of five in nine days.

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2014 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

Northwest looks to improve on 2013 campaign

By JASON LAWRENCE Sports Editor

Editor’s note: The Daily Forum will be previewing every team in Nodaway County as the 2014 portion of the season gets underway. This is another installment in the series, which will be published over the next several weeks. Northwest will learn quickly where it’s at as the Bearcats will face five conference games in nine days starting with Thursday’s road matchup with Nebraska-Kearney. “We’ve never had this many games in this short amount of time,” head coach Ben McCollum said. “It could be a good thing just because you stay in rhythm.” And the Bearcats are looking to find that rhythm again after opening the 2014 portion of their schedule with an 81-77 loss to Central Oklahoma on Jan. 4. However, McCollum said his squad played well during the 2013 portion of the season that saw the Bearcats open up 3-0 in MIAA Conference play. “I felt like we played really well for the most part,” McCollum said. “I thought we gave a lot of games away. I’m hoping that it pays dividends later where we learn from these mistakes.” Northwest sits at 8-5 on the season and 3-1 in conference play, just a year removed from a 21-10 record and sixth place finish in the MIAA at 11-7. The Bearcats got hot in the

MIAA Tournament and just missed out on an automatic NCAA Tournament berth, losing 79-76 in overtime to Central Missouri in the MIAA Tournament championship game. The team missed out on an at-large bid and McCollum said letting games like the loss to Central Oklahoma last week slip away could make a difference if the Bearcats need another win on their resume to get into the tournament. Senior forward Dillon Starzl is the leading returning scorer from last season, when he averaged 13.2 points and five rebounds per contest. Senior point guard DeShaun Cooper took a medical redshirt last season after suffering a knee injury. This year, Starzl and Cooper are leading the way. Starzl is averaging 16.5 points and 5.7 rebounds while Cooper is scoring at a 13.2 points per game clip and dishing out 4.3 assists per game. Other key returnees from last season include: senior guards Bryston Williams and Tyler Funk, junior guard Matt Wallace, sophomore guard Conner Crooker, senior center Kyle Schlake and junior forward Grant Cozad. Williams, Crooker and Schlake join Starzl and Cooper in the starting lineup, while Cozad, Funk and Wallace are some of the first players off the bench. Crooker (12.1 points), Cozad (11.6 points) and Williams (11.1 points) are also scoring in double figures and Williams leads the team with 19 steals so far this year.

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Drive to the rim

Northwest senior guard Bryston Williams has increased his scoring to 11.1 points per game this year along with continuing his role as a strong perimeter defender. Williams and the Bearcats hope to win the MIAA title this season.

Freshman forward Zach Schneider is also seeing steady minutes as a stretch forward, averaging 5.4 points per game. Northwest is looking to improve on last season’s conference finish, especially with being picked to finish second in the preseason polls by the other coaches and the media. “I think your goal is always to win conference,” McCollum said. “I think that’s still the goal. Then

after that, make the NCAA Tournament and then on through. That’s our No. 1 goal. It hasn’t changed. We still have a shot at it, we just have to give effort.” McCollum also said there are six or seven teams that have a shot at the conference title and the top few teams from the preseason poll are still toward the top of the conference’s pecking order. “(Fort) Hays (State), they’re still probably to-

ward the top. You’ve got Central (Missouri) playing well, (Missouri) Southern’s playing well. Obviously, Central Oklahoma beat us. It’s pretty much up for grabs, I think there’s a handful of teams that have a chance to win the league, maybe six or seven and after that I think a few other teams are going to have a tough time doing that.” In a week, McCollum said his team would know better where it stands, after

it faces Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday, Washburn on Saturday and Northeastern State on Monday. The Bearcats will also have games the following Thursday and Saturday at Southwest Baptist and at Bearcat Arena against Central Missouri. “(We will have) literally one day to prepare for each game,” McCollum said. “It’ll be tough, it’ll be challenging, but I think it will be kind of fun.”

2014 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

’Cats putting 2013 behind them By JASON LAWRENCE Sports Editor

Editor’s note: The Daily Forum will be previewing every team in Nodaway County as the 2014 portion of the season gets underway. This is another installment in the series, which will be published over the next several weeks.

Through contact

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Northwest junior guard Ashleigh Nelson (13) is second on the team in scoring so far at 14.2 points per game as the Bearcats try and turn their season around in 2014.

Northwest’s women’s basketball team made some New Year’s resolutions and are off to a strong start to meeting them. The Bearcats picked up their first MIAA Conference win under first-year head coach Michael Smith, who spent the last five years as the head man at Truman State, on Jan. 4 against Central Oklahoma, 78-72. “As soon as our kids came back, we talked about New Years resolutions as a team,” Smith said. “I just tried to let them know that 2013 is in the past, there’s nothing we can do to change it, but we do have a choice to how we approach 2014.” The Bearcats have started the season 4-7 with a 1-3 mark in MIAA play, but have lost a pair of heart-breakers and been right there in all three conference losses, losing one by two points, one by four to the No. 3 team in the country and the third in double overtime to Fort Hays State. “I know it’s still a young conference season, but we’re two games out of third place right now,” Smith said. “That’s the way I approach it. I don’t look at us as being 1-3 (in conference play), I look at us as being two wins out of third and have a chance to get those two wins coming up if we do what we’re capable of.” The ‘Cats went 15-13 overall and finished ninth in the MIAA at 8-10 last season, their only season under head coach Mark Kellogg, who left last summer to take the women’s head coaching job at West Texas A&M. They were led in scoring by then-sophomore forward Maggie Marnin, who averaged 11.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last season to go along with a teamhigh 41 blocks. The Bearcats also return junior guard Ashleigh Nelson (10.3 points per game, 48 steals), senior guards Monique Stevens (7.6 points, 138 assists, 52 steals) and Meridee Scott (8.5 points), sophomore guard Tember Schechinger (8.5 points, 4.6 rebounds) and junior forward Annie

Mathews (9.7 points, 7.4 rebounds). This season, the team started out with a four guard line-up led by Stevens, Nelson, Schechinger and junior newcomer Ariel Easton to go along with Mathews down low. Recently, Smith adjusted the starting lineup with freshman post Shelby Mustain getting a starting nod and Schechinger coming off the bench as the sixth man. “We were trying to feel each other out at the beginning of the season,” Smith said. “We’re on our third variation of offense right now and I feel like we’ve finally found something that fits us. Now, we’re going with a two post lineup and I feel it’s been very beneficial to us in a lot of ways. Moving Tember to the sixth man has brought us tremendous spark off the bench, which every team needs that.” The move worked as Northwest picked up the win over Central Oklahoma with Schechinger (8.5 points, four rebounds per game) coming off the bench — and scoring 14 points . Easton is leading the team in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds per contest and 15 steals while Nelson is averaging 14.2 points. Mathews (6.8 points, 7.2 rebounds) and Mustain (7.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 18 blocks) are having success down low and Stevens, who just returned to action, running the offense (7.7 points, 3.2 assists). “I feel like we’ve got some more wins in front of us,” Smith said. “We’ve got a good group. They’re starting to buy in a lot more. They understand and just want to have success.” The Bearcats were picked to finish seventh in the league in the preseason polls, but they will have five games in the next nine days to try and climb a little higher than they currently reside — and Smith is using that as motivation, posting the standings in the locker room for his team to see on a daily basis. “This five game stretch here is going to be really tough for us,” Smith said. “It’s MIAA play, the best thing is that we’re not the only one in the same boat. A lot of other teams are playing a lot of games.” The stretch begins with Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday and includes Washburn, Northeastern State, Southwest Baptist and end Central Missouri on Jan. 18 at Bearcat Arena.

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Missouri’s Josey declares for draft COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri junior running back Henry Josey has declared for the NFL draft. Tuesday’s announcement comes four days after Josey was the offensive player of the game for the Tigers in their Cotton Bowl victory over Oklahoma State. Josey ran for three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score. Josey called it a “bittersweet decision.” Junior defensive Kony Ealy announced after the game that he’d also be leaving for the NFL. Josey missed all of 2012 with a left knee injury and rebounded this year with 1,166 yards rushing while ranking second in the SEC with 16 touchdowns. He and Tony Temple are the only Missouri running backs to post two 1,000yard seasons. Missouri has depth at running back, with Russell Hansbrough and Marcus Murphy returning next season.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former All-Star catcher Ramon Hernandez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. The 37-year-old is a career .263 hitter in 15 seasons in the major leagues. His 757 RBIs since the start of the 1999 season are fifth among major league catchers during that span and his 169 homers are seventh-most among big league catchers. Hernandez played in 17 games last year for the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .208 with two doubles, three home runs and six RBIs. He was released June 22. He was an All-Star in 2003 with Oakland, hitting 21 home runs. He also has played for San Diego, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Colorado.

’Hounds fall at home Continued from Page 7 Junior forward Jacob Cacek led the Spoofhounds with six points, including four in the second quarter, and freshman guard Spencer Morrison scored all five of his points in the fourth quarter. Junior Mitch Worthington scored four points as did senior forward Ty Hilsabeck. Maryville (3-7) is off for the rest of the week before a busy week next week with three games in four days. The Spoofhounds travel to Chillicothe next Tuesday night before back-to-backs at Auburn (Neb.) and hosting Falls City (Neb.) on Jan. 16-17. “We’ve gotta go forward, work on some things in practice the next few days,” Kuwitzky said. “We’ve got three games next week. We’ll have five practices before our next game, so that’ll help us.”

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The South Nodaway School District board of education has selected a new principal. Ethan Sickels will assume the position of high school principal, beginning Aug 1. Sickels worked in the Nodaway-Holt district from 2008 through 2011. After his time as elementary principal there, he took a job outside the education area. “I was ready to get back up to northwest Missouri,” Sickels said. “Now that I’m back, I want to get back into education. I had 12 years in education before.” He has a good relationship with Darbi Bauman, the district’s elementary principal, and with the school’s new superintendent, Johnnie Silkett, with whom the new principal said he has worked well in the past. Sickels was graduated from Mt. Ayr High School in Iowa. After his graduation from Mt. Ayr, Sickels

earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from the University of Northern Iowa. Sickels pursued his graduate degree at Northwest Missouri State University, earning a master’s as an education specialist. While elementary principal at Nodaway-Holt, Sickels coached junior high football and boys basketball. He worked in Texas as a tour manager for Downunder Horsemanship. “I handled tours as we traveled around the U.S. and put on shows for people. It was fun and totally outside of education. It was like one big field trip and we had a good time,” Sickels said. Until taking over as principal at South Nodaway, Sickels will continue his current job, working with Community Services, Inc., in Maryville. He is a resident of Graham. “I’m just excited to get a chance to work there,” Sickels said. “South Nodaway is a great school and I’m looking forward to it.”

St. Francis Fair scheduled Jan. 25 Are you working on your resolutions for 2014? After all of those holiday cookies and seasonal cheer, plan to join the festivities and refocus on healthy living at the Health & Fitness Fair on Jan. 25. St. Francis Hospital & Health Services in conjunction with Maryville Parks and Recreation and Hy-Vee will once again sponsor the free wellness event at the Maryville Community Center from 8 to 11 a.m. This year’s focus is to help individuals and families discover what resources are available to help them get and stay healthy and fit. Vendors will offer information on a variety of topics

as well as free samples and screenings. The hospital will once again offer cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose point-of-care (finger stick) test at no charge. Two lucky winners will take home some special prizes. A GPS wrist watch for those wanting to step up their fitness routine. For those looking to improve their physical wellness, a package of health monitors for the home including a scale, blood pressure monitor and pedometer will be given away. To bring a real ‘Fair’ atmosphere to this year’s activities, a bounce house will be available for the kids who attend.

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Maryville Middle School students get back into the school routine after a long holiday break, as they focus on a reading assignment in the school’s media center. The holiday break was extended even longer by an extra day and a two-hour late start due to an Arctic cold blast that gripped the region earlier this week.

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After an extended holiday break, students at all levels need some assistance getting back into a positive, school-driven routine. Maryville Middle School counselor Maureen Lager offered some tips for parents to help students get re-adjusted after time off. “We go through this process twice a year; both in August and after holiday break, and the tips I can offer are the same for both,” Lager said. Lager agreed that students tend to change their daily routine during the extended time off that comes with holiday break. In addition, many fam-

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ilies travel during this time, further disrupting daily routines and established schedules. “First and foremost, students need a good routine to follow, and helping them get organized really helps,” Lager said. “Start with getting back to a set evening routine that includes packing their book bag or back pack for the next day, and a set time to go to bed.” Lager then went on to detail the importance of an organized morning schedule as well. “Having a set time to get up, eat breakfast, and double-checking that book bag or back pack before leaving for school really reinforces a good routine and helps the student stay or-

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ganized,” she said. As far as academic assistance, Lager encourages parents to be aware of and involved in their child’s school life. “Check with them and make sure they got home with everything they need to do homework, as well as double-checking the next morning to make sure everything that needs to go with them back to school actually goes backto school,” Lager said. “It also helps if you can sit down with your child and have them establish some academic goals for the upcoming quarter. This helps them settle in a little quicker to the school routine when they set their own goals-they take ownership.”