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Volume 103 • Number 249 • Tuesday, December 24, 2013 • PO Box 188 • 111 E. Jenkins • Maryville, MO
Limited shelter options for those in need By Steve Hartman Staff Writer
With the arrival of both the winter holidays and a sub-freezing north Missouri cold snap, those who find themselves in need of emergency shelter and meals face limited options in the Maryville area — but some assistance for the homeless and transient is available. Maryville currently has no dedicated emergency shelter program in place. However, several local agencies and organizations have the capability of providing such assistance on a case-by-case basis.
“I would also encourage those who find themselves in this type of situation to contact the local Red Cross chapter.” Glenn Miller, resource development, housing and energy director for Community Services Inc., a local social services agency, encourages people to contact his office in the event that they need emergency shelter or assistance with other basic needs. “We have relationships with several local
landlords, particularly with Section 8 housing, and many times we can work with them to provide short-term, temporary housing, and we will do our best to help those in need,” Miller said. Maryville’s First United Methodist Church, located at 102 North Main, leaves an outside door on the south side of its education building on West First Street unlocked to provide access to a small lighted, heated room inside the church, essentially a foyer, that provides an immediate shortterm solution to those seeking a warm place in an emergency. “We have the door labeled with a sign, and the room is heated and lighted, said the Rev. Scott Moon said. “We’ve done this for many years, as we know there’s need from time to time for such a place, and we’re more than happy to provide it. “I would also encourage those who find themselves in this type of situation to contact the local Red Cross chapter.” For those in emergency situations who may need a hot meal, St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church provides a Monday evening dinner through their Manna Kitchen program. The meal is served at 5 p.m. The Chow program at Maryville’s First United Methodist Church provides a 5 p.m. meal on Wednesday, and the Maryville Presbyterian Church provides a 5 p.m. meal on Thursday through their Shepherd’s Kitchen program.
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Shelter from the cold
The Rev. Scott Moon of the Maryville First United Methodist Church stands inside a small entryway that the church keeps unlocked in cold weather for anyone who may need emergency shelter from the elements. Those seeking clothing and grocery items can contact the Maryville Ministry Center at 971 South Main. The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-4
p.m., and clothing is always available. Those in need of groceries should call (660) 582-6649 a day ahead before 1 p.m. and make an appointment.
Smithville Lake to host ‘other’ bald eagle days
Winter is here!
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Most wildlife fans in this area are familiar with the annual Eagle Days celebration at the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City about an hour west of Maryville. They may be less familiar with a similar event hosted for the past 19 years by the Missouri Department of Conservation at Smithville Lake north of Kansas City. The year’s bald eagle observation gathering at the lake is set for Saturday, Jan. 4, through Sunday, Jan. 5.
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Jordyn Swalley, left, and Karen From brush snow from Swalley’s car Sunday morning on West Edwards Street. Maryville residents awoke Sunday morning to find streets and driveways covered with nearly nine inches of the white stuff following the season’s first major winter storm.
Snow removal sales remain steady By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff Writer
Saturday night brought heavy snowfall to northwest Missouri and with that heavy snow came buried driveways, walkways and sidewalks. With the town covered by eight-and-a-half inches of snow, priority one Sunday morning was digging out. Residents resorted to snow shovels, snow-blowers, ice-melt and snow tires to clear driveways and sidewalks and navigate slick streets. Bryan Dulin, a manager at Watkins True Value Hardware, said he expected heavy customer demand for snow removal equipment, especially snow-blowers, but that the run failed to materialize. “We usually see a spike in sales,” Dulin said. “We only sold one snow-blower. But I think it could be because
people couldn’t really get out (of their driveways).” Nick Love at Sutherlands Lumber & Home Improvement said the store sold several pallets of ice-melt and a fair number of snow shovels. Walmart Location Manager Lonnie Scheffe said sales of winter gear were about normal for the day after a big snow. “Our products get pre-decided before the snow hits depending on the forecast,” Scheffe said. “Sales were pretty well the norm on snow shovels and snow tires.” Scheffe said sales may have been slowed because people were simply unable to dig out of their driveways and parking spots. However, with school in and around Nodaway County out for the Christmas holidays, both Scheffe and Dulin noted an increase Saturday and Sunday in the number of sled sales.
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‘Saturday shows will be 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Sunday shows will take place at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Paradise Pointe is part of the Little Platte Park at 18212 Golf Course Road.’ Events during the weekend will include educational presentations by naturalists from Operation Wildlife and the display of captive eagles at the Paradise Pointe Golf Course Complex in Little Platte Park. Show times on Saturday will be 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Shows on Sunday will take place at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Paradise Pointe is part of the Little Platte Park at 18212 Golf Course Road. A variety of other booths and wildlife displays are planned as well as well as outdoor viewing stations where prime viewing should be available of wild eagles and waterfowl. The number of wild eagles present always depends on weather, but a good number of the majestic birds are generally on hand for the annual gathering. Each winter, eagles migrate through Missouri, staying primarily near rivers and lakes where they can feed on fish and waterfowl for food. A single snowy owl, an unusual migrant visitor in Missouri, was spotted at Smithville Lake in early December, but MDC ornithologist said there have been no further sightings. For more information on bald eagles and other winter wildlife viewing opportunities in Missouri, go to www.mdc. mo.gov.
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