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Rickard trust aids BJ building effort By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
A sizeable grant from the Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust will help pay construction costs for a new American Legion hall and community center in Burlington Junction. But additional donations are needed to finish the inside of the building, according to C.D Clark, a member of the nonprofit Burlington Junction Community Betterment Corp. “We received our tax-exempt status the first part of February,” Clark said. “That has really helped cut the cost of our building supplies. At this point, we’re not exactly sure where we are in terms of available funds, but we know we are going to need some additional donations to finish up
the interior, especially the kitchen area, in the manner that the building plans called for.” Clark said Maryville attorney Scott Ross, corporation member Jean Clark and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves were all instrumental in securing the tax-exempt status for the corporation. “Samantha Peter has come on board as our bookkeeper,” Clark said, “and she has also been a big help through this process.” The new 3,800-square-foot structure replaces a decades-old brick storefront that collapsed into rubble on Feb. 3, 2013. The local American Legion Rolla Dicks Post 315 has been very active in all areas of civic life in Burlington Junction, and when the old facility collapsed, the fear See BJ BUILDING, Page 5
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Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood, center, addresses a large group of college students last week during a meeting on proposed ordinances governing public alcohol consumption and so-called “nuisance parties.” The session took place in the boardroom of the J.W. Jones Student Union on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Standing at right is Clarence Green, chief of the University Police Department.
Newest Eagle Scouts
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Boy Scouts from Troop 75 recently completed the requirements to receive the youth organization’s Eagle rank. Pictured from left are Ethan Calfee, Lukas Erickson and Ryan Owens. All three Scouts will be recognized in March during a Court of Honor at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville.
New Eagles take flight in Troop 75
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Three members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 75 in Maryville — Ethan Calfee, Lukas Erickson and Ryan Owens — recently attained the rank of Eagle. Eagle is the highest rank in Boy Scouting, and the last major step in the outdoor youth organization’s advancement program. In addition to progressing through lower ranks, earning merit badges and demonstrating advanced camping and hiking skills, all three new Eagles were required to demonstrate leadership in planning and completing a service project benefitting a school, community organization, church or other institution.
Council, campus extend alcohol policy discussion By TONY BROWN News editor
About 150 Northwest Missouri Sate University students crowded into the J.W. Jones Student Union boardroom last week for a meeting with city of Maryville officials and campus administrators regarding proposed ordinances designed to regulate the consumption of alcohol in public and, in some cases, on private property. As during past sessions on the issue both on campus and at City Hall, many students showed up in support of the status quo in a town where rules governing alcohol are somewhat lax compared to other Missouri cities, including those with public universities.
A majority of the Maryville City Council wants to change that, and has already voted to raise the city’s age standard for entry into bars and taverns from 19 to 21, effective July 1. The council has also approved a memorandum of understanding between Maryville Public Safety and the University Police Department that provides for shared enforcement of municipal ordinances, including parking and alcohol ordinances, in neighborhoods close to campus. But two contentious liquorrelated ordinances remain on the table as the council works to implement a “comprehensive” response to bad behavior linked to excessive drinking and illegal consumption by minors. One would ban drinking on
streets, sidewalks and other public spaces, including publicly accessible private property, such as store parking lots. The second sets forth 12 triggering behaviors, all of which are already illegal, that would allow police to disperse “nuisance” gatherings of 10 or more people. According to a report compiled by Maryville Public Safety, similar bans on public drinking exist in all of Missouri’s other college towns. Several of those cities also have ordinances aimed at so-called “nuisance parties.” Both of Maryville’s proposed ordinances were temporarily set aside earlier this month following a plea by Northwest President John Jasinski, who said more time was needed to come See ALCOHOL, Page 5
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Hegeman alone, for now, in GOP Senate race By TONY BROWN News editor
It’s still early, and the filing deadline for candidates doesn’t close until March 25, but the race for the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 12th District Senate seat appeared to get simpler last week after State Rep. Delus Johnson, whose 9th District includes parts of Andrew and Buchanan counties, dropped out of the contest. In a written statement, Johnson said he was “overwhelmed” by the support he’s received since an-
Rep. Delus Johnson nouncing his candidacy early this month, but has nevertheless “decided to end my campaign for state
senate, and seek reelection to Missouri’s 9th District state House seat.” The statement continued: “Though my campaign for state Senate is ending …, I look forward to continuing to fight for Missouri families in the state House by promoting policies that create jobs, cut taxes, and encourage strong agricultural growth.” By way of contrast, the prospects of the sole remaining Republican candidate, former state representative Dan Hegeman, got a boost Friday after U.S. Rep. Sam Graves endorsed the
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Kansas City Power & Light community affairs manager who also serves as Andrew County Farm Bureau president. “I served with Dan in Jefferson City and saw his leadership for northwest Missouri first-hand,” Graves said. “He is a conservative that will be a powerful advocate for agriculture and small businesses. I believe he is the right man to send to the Senate. I am proud to call him a friend and a colleague.” Johnson is the second GOP hopeful to pull out of the race for the seat cur-
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rently held Sen. Brad Lager, a former Maryville city councilman and state representative. Lager is exiting the Senate under Missouri’s term limits law. The 12th District comprises 16 northwest Missouri counties, including Nodaway. In late January, state Rep. Casey Guernsey, Bethany, who represents the 2nd District, said that he was no longer a candidate for the 12th District nomination. In removing himself from the August primary ballot, Guernsey said he planned to leave politics and would not seek a fourth term in the
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House. Johnson, who spent 20 years as a captain on the St. Joseph Fire Department, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010. Last year, he introduced a bill to eliminate daylight saving time in Missouri if 20 other states would pledge to do the same. Long active in Republican politics, Hegeman served in the Missouri House from 1992-2002 and was an Andrew County clerk. He also spent time as an associate district manager for Graves after the latter’s election to Congress.
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1932-2014 George Jack Ohlberg, 81, of Hamilton, Missouri passed away on February 20, 2014. George was born in Chicago, Ill. on March 2, 1932 and was raised in Kansas City. He was a member of the 1949 class from Rockhurst High School. He was joined in marriage to Margaret Louise Wilmes on January 12, 1963 in St. Joseph, and they celebrated 51 years together on their farm east of Hamilton. George served honorably in the Army from 19521954. George was a 3rd degree active member of
ELEANOR D. WALL 1920-2014
Eleanor D. Wall, 93, of Maryville, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Eleanor was born in Kansas City, Mo., on December 25, 1920. Her parents were Andrew and Jant (Brown)
MINNIE N. BRADEN 1932-2014
Minnie N. Braden, 81, of Maryville, passed away Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Maryville. Minnie was born Oct. 20, 1932 in Indiana. Her parents Levi Wolf and Dorothy (Noe) Wolf. She was beloved wife of
GARY MAX HILSABECK 1939-2014
Gary Max Hilsabeck, 74, Barnard, Missouri, died Saturday, February 22, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph.
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Obituaries GEORGE JACK OHLBERG
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Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Post 117 Braymer, for 14 years, and for 15 years was on the New York school board. He put his faith in God and hard work, qualities he instilled in his family. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Ohlberg. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, and eight children: Barbara (Mike DeJoode), Linda (Bernie Farmer), Elizabeth (Tim Leader), Dr. Georgia (Dr. John Nab), Donald (Shawn Ohlberg), Darlene, John (Sara Ohlberg), and Margaret (Paul Klepees), as well as 15 grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 25, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hamilton. R o s a r y / Vi s i t a t i o n : Rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m., Monday, February 24 at Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Hamilton, or to Three Rivers Hospice in Cameron. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.bramfuneralservices. com
Clarkson. She was married to Edmund Wesley Wall, he passed away in 1987. She was also preceded by her parents; her daughter Deborah Wall in 2011; and brother, Bill Clarkson; and sister, Agnes Aron’s. Eleanor was a homemaker, and a member of the Protestant faith. Left to mourn her pass is her granddaughter, Adrienne (Patrick) Cleasby, and
nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014, at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. No formal visitation is planned. Services are under the direction of the BramDanfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. For Online condolences and guest book, visit www. bramfuneralhome.com
Harold Lee Braden until his passing in 1998. Minnie was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Harold Lee Braden Jr. Survivors include sons Logan Lee Braden of Arnold, Mo., Gary Allen Braden of St. Louis, Mo., Steven Milton of Sullivan, Mo., Michael Thurman Braden, Wicksburg, Ala., Linda Kristine Nelson of
Edwardsville, Ill., Cynthia Diane Schmitt of Belleville, Ill., Sonja Yvonne Haskins of Wicksburg, Ala, April Colleen Steinke of Maryville, and 22 grandchildren. Graveside services will be Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the Savannah, Mo. Cemetery. Pastor David Hugger will be officiating.
Gary was born October 1, 1939, in Barnard to Ivan and Jessie Wohlford Hilsabeck. A graduate of South Nodaway High School, he married Marilyn Miller on March 14, 1960, in Barnard. Gary attended the Barnard United Methodist Church. A meat cutter, he owned Hilsabeck Grocery in Barnard from 1965-1980 and retired from Easter’s meat department in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ivelle, Courtney and Edwin Hilsabeck. Surviving are his wife Marilyn Hilsabeck, three sons David (Mary Jo),
Mike (Ragena), all of Barnard, and Doug (Nancy), Trenton, Missouri, two daughters Lisa (Rob) Downey, Blue Springs, Missouri and Lori (Bryan) Wiltse, Bothell, Washington; brother Alan Hilsabeck and sister Delores Shelton, both Maryville. Visitation, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, Price Funeral Home. Burial: Barnard American Legion Cemetery. ( w w w. p r i c e f u n e r a l homemaryville.com)
Harold Job, Maryville, Mo. will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Monday, March 3. He is retired from Continental Bakery Company. He and Shirley (French) Job have been married for 67 years. They have four children, Cheryl Johnson, Stafford, Va.; Larry (Tammie) Job, San Antonio,
Community Events –– MONDAY –
Drive for Your School, West Nodaway School fundraiser sponsored by TriState Ford, Burlington Jct., March 17. Life Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. 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. 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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Maryville Garden Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, March 4, Wake Up Your Garden. Nodaway County Senior Center Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Eagles Bingo, 7 p.m. weekly, Hwy. 71 South,
Maryville Today’s Civic Women meets 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday @ Maryville Public Library basement, 562-9833, 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 Diabetic Support Group second Tuesday, South Hills Medical Building, in the Front Lobby. 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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Nodaway County Senior Center, Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m.; Pool Tournament noon, Feb. 26 Ash Wednesday Service, 6 p.m., Wilcox UMC, Mar. 5 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.
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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. Story Hour, 5:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, Mar. 6. Nodaway County Assoc. of School Employees meeting, Senior Center, 9 a.m., Mar. 6 Nook Book Club, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, Mar. 13. 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. 4th Thursday @ First Christian Church, Maryville, 660582-4959 or 582-4898 Shepherd’s Kitchen offers a free supper from 5 to 6 p.m. weekly @ the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville
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Burlington Jct. Auxiliary Corn Beef, Cabbage & Potato Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., BJ Methodist Church, Mar. 14 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. Open Mic Nights every week; music, comedy, poetry drama @ The Rose Theater, Maryville; sign in 6:30 p.m., begin 7 p.m. ADHD Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. 3rd Friday in Hospitality Rm. @ St. Francis Hospital, info 660254-4369 AA meeting at 8 p.m. weekly @ Conception Abbey
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Team Aydan Bake Sale, 9 a.m., North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, March 1. Boy Scout Spaghetti Supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Parnell Legion Hall, Mar. 15
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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Rally fails to materialize, rescheduled for April 27
A rally scheduled by a group calling itself #OpNodaway failed to materialize on Maryville’s downtown square, Saturday morning. The group has taken up the ‘Justice for Daisy’ cause, but appears to have failed to drum up much support. The event was said to have been scheduled in order to call state and national attention to county officials who the group thinks mishandled the Daisy Coleman case more than two years ago. Special prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, in January, released the findings of a special investigation which resulted in a plea by Barnett to one count of endangering the welfare of a child. The group now says they will stage a rally at the same location at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27.
SCHOOL BRIEFS Nodaway-Holt board extends principal pacts The Nodaway-Holt R-VII Board of Education met last week, a gathering that included an executive session in order to conduct annual performance evaluations for school principals. Both junior high/high school Principal Terry Petersen and elementary Principal Rita Carroll received contract extensions through the 2015-2016 school year. The board also accepted the retirement of art instructor LeDonna McIntosh, who has taught in the district for 24 years. In other business, the board awarded a copier contract to Pro-Serv and approved the 2014-2015 calendar. The next board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the school in Graham.
STATE BRIEFS Firefighter dies in collapse COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A 23-year veteran firefighter was killed Saturday while helping evacuate students from a University of Missouri-run apartment complex after a second-story walkway collapsed, according to Columbia Fire Department officials. Columbia Fire Chief Chuck Witt said at a news conference that Lt. Bruce Britt became entrapped beneath rubble while responding to the collapse at University Village Apartments and was pronounced dead at University Hospital. Firefighters responded at 4:45 a.m. to a structural collapse at the central Missouri apartment complex, Witt said. Some second-floor residents had to climb out of their windows and down ladders to get to safety. No residents were injured. “The City of Columbia family is devastated by this tragic loss of one of our own,” City Manager Mike Matthes said.
GOP seeks unity in governor’s race SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A potential Republican primary for Missouri governor was stirring concern among some party activists Saturday as hundreds of Republicans gathered for an annual conference. During the Lincoln Days event over the weekend, numerous Republican leaders stressed the need to patch over divisions that have contributed to state GOP candidates losing to Democrats in nine of the past 13 statewide elections. “Unity is really what is going to matter. ...That’s what’s going to win elections,” Sharon Day, co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, told Missouri GOP leaders. Yet the call for unity came as several Republicans are positioning themselves for a potential 2016 gubernatorial bid. Former U.S. Attorney and Missouri House Speaker Catherine Hanaway has already declared her candidacy for governor. State Auditor Tom Schweich, who’s up for re-election this year, is also expected to run. Another potential candidate is businessman John Brunner.
Child porn found at coach’s home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A police search of the southwest Missouri home of a middle-school football coach accused in a 10-year-old girl’s kidnapping and death found child pornography and more than a dozen guns, according to search warrants released Friday. Officers retrieved a three-ring binder containing pornographic photos of young children at the home of Craig Michael Wood, the documents released by Springfield police say. Investigators also seized computers, cameras, 30 video recordings, handwritten journals, a spent .22 caliber shell casing and a hat believed to have been worn by fourth-grader Hailey Owens. Wood is accused of snatching Hailey as she walked home from her best friend’s house this week, just two blocks from her own home. At a brief hearing Friday, Wood’s lawyer said he plans to plead not guilty. Wood appeared via video from the Greene County Jail, where he is being held without bond. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson, who is considering asking for the death penalty, said Hailey was shot in the back of the head and had ligature marks on her wrists, suggesting she was tied up.
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Bearcat football player Bryce Enyard looks on as a dog up for adoption by the New Nodaway Humane Society investigates a metal tub full of rabbits at the Orscheln Farm & Home store in Maryville. The society is currently running a promotion during which dogs and cats are available for adoption at half price and some animals at even steeper discounts.
Burning rule prompts backlash JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal proposal to clean up the smoke wafting from wood-burning stoves has sparked a backlash from some rural residents, lawmakers and manufacturers who fear it could close the damper on one of the oldest ways of warming homes on cold winter days. Proposed regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would significantly reduce the amount of particle pollution allowed from the smokestacks of new residential wood-powered heaters. Wood-burning stoves are a staple in rural homes in many states, a cheap heating source for low-income residents and others wanting to lessen their reliance on gas or electric furnaces. Outdoor models often cost several thousand dollars, but indoor stoves can cost as little as a few hundred dollars and sometimes double as fashionable centerpieces in homes. Some manufacturers contend the EPA’s proposed standards are so stringent that the higher production costs would either force them out of business or raise prices so high that many consumers could no longer afford their products. “There’s not a stove in the United States that can pass the test right now — this is the death knoll of any wood burning,” Reg Kelly, the founder of Earth Outdoor Furnaces in Mountain Grove, told Missouri lawmakers during a recent hearing. More than three dozen Missouri lawmakers have co-sponsored a bill that would symbolically fight back against the EPA by declaring that “All Missourians have a right to heat their homes and businesses using wood-burning furnaces, stoves, fireplaces and heaters.” This past week, a Missouri House committee endorsed a revised measure that proposes to ban state environmental officials from regulating residential wood heaters unless authorized by the Legislature. Missouri appears to be one the first states to intro-
duce legislation in response to the proposed EPA regulations. But concerns over wood-stove pollution and regulations also have been simmering in other states, including Utah and Alaska. States such as Washington and New York already have adopted stricter emission rules. And last fall, New York’s attorney general led a coalition of seven states in a federal lawsuit seeking to compel to the EPA to adopt new emission limits on wood-fired boilers, which heat water that is piped into a home’s radiator system. The EPA’s existing regulations date to 1988 and don’t apply to all of the different kinds of wood-burning devices now in use. Under a proposed rule change released last month, the EPA would give manufacturers five years to meet standards that would reduce emissions by an estimated 80 percent. The EPA has scheduled a public hearing next Wednesday in Boston, and the sponsor of the Missouri legislation plans to travel there to make his case. “What they’re doing is unnecessary, and it comes against our American values and our traditions,” said Rep. Tim Remole, a Republican who has a wood stove at his rural Missouri home. There are about 12 million wood stoves in U.S. homes, including about 9 million that are less than half as efficient as the newer stoves, according to the EPA. The agency’s proposed rules would not affect stoves already in homes. Most people who own wood stoves have other means of heat, such as electric or gas furnaces. But about 2 percent U.S. homes rely on wood as their primary heating source — a figure that has been rising over the past decade. Darwin Woods, who owns a farm near the small central Missouri town of Clark, said his 12-year-old outdoor wood stove heats both his home and water. Though he wouldn’t be forced to upgrade the stove, Woods views the proposed EPA rule as an intrusion. “It’s just another way for them to control my life and
lifestyle and basically force me to pay more for just survival,” Woods said. Others point to the negative health effects from burning wood. The fine particles can worsen asthma and cardiovascular problems, ultimately leading to earlier deaths, according to the American Lung Association.
The National Firewood Association says some of the pollution from woodburning stoves could be reduced if people would burn only aged wood rather than wood with too much sap. “A properly burning wood fire — there’s virtually no smoke or smell,” said Executive Director Scott Salveson.
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security has needed answers online
While the eyes of the world focus on the XXII Winter Olympics in the resort town of Sochi, Russia this month, we’d like to bring your attention to another worthy focal point: internet safety. Feb. 11 is Safer Internet Day. If there were an Olympic event for safe Internet transactions, we believe the Social Security Administration
Danny Zimmerman would be in the running for a gold medal. We take Internet security seriously. After all, Security is our middle name. What are some of the convenient, safe, and secure things you can do online at www.socialsecurity.gov? You can get a personalized estimate of what benefits you are due in the future by using our Retirement Estimator. Apply for retirement or disability benefits. If you don’t plan to retire but you want to apply only for
Medicare at age 65, you can do it online. You can even establish and maintain a my Social Security account at any age to access all your personal Social Security information at any time convenient for you. All of these things can be done in minutes, and you don’t have to worry about security issues. On Safer Internet Day, and every day, your information is secure with us. If you’ve experienced a safe, convenient service at our website, why not share the experience at our social media hub? Of course, you’ll want to be careful not to post any personal identifying information, such as your Social Security number. But whether you want to spread the word about Safer Internet Day or share an experience you’ve had dealing with Social Security, we encourage you to join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest. You’ll find these connections, along with the ability to get email updates, view the photo blog, join webinars, and more, at our social media hub. Just visit www. socialsecurity.gov/socialmedia. The next Olympic event is about to begin in Sochi. But remember that the Social Security Administration gets a gold medal when it comes to safe transactions on the Internet. Security is our middle name. Danny Zimmerman is the Social Security District Manager in Maryville.
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) 421-1639 U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES: R-Missouri 6th District; Washington Office, 1415 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515; Ph.: (202) 225-7041 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) 7513222.
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A brief history lesson ahead of the upcoming 2014 votes
In this election year, the Left will be slinging mud like a four-wheeler in a Louisiana bayou. The purpose will be to assure those interested in exercising their right to vote that liberals are on their side, unlike those rusty Republicans who only want to cause trouble for their humanistic colleagues. One bromide offered will be this or something similar: “Those to whom much is given, much is expected.” A more accurate expression would be: “For those who have earned much, much is expected.” Very few Americans have had success handed to them without personal investment and sacrifice, but the libs don’t emphasize the fact people work hard to get where they want to go or that anyone can achieve a great deal in America as long as they bring something to the table. The quote underscores the Left’s assertion that income is unfairly distributed and a government-controlled reordering of personal finances should occur soon or disaster will surely consume the world. The broader hint is wealthy people somehow acquired success through dishonest means, exploitation, etc., although they offer no evidence of it beyond Wall Street shenanigans that are invariably linked to governmental folly. With that context in mind, be aware that seven of the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the House and Senate are Democrats. All have multiple millions hoarded by being absolutely capitalistic in their endeavors. How many are redistributing their pile charitably with a speed greater than that of a typical conservative? Be aware that when Congressional Lefties talk about redistribution, they are talking about other people’s resources. Their own is ample and well protected. Know, too, that Hillary Rodham Clinton is reported to be worth more than $13 million personally and commands an absurd $200,000 per
speech. How is that accumulation not capitalistic? Let’s clear up a couple of other points. Liberals love to point to their civil rights record while accusing Repubs of being all racist and such. This is where a little research comes in handy. History offers much. One of the early Progressives was Woodrow Wilson, but it seems
Larry Anderson Woody couldn’t be bothered with all that annoying equal rights stuff. He largely brushed off African-Americans’ concerns. “For all his talk of evenhandedness, Wilson did not consider the races fundamentally equal, and he had no intention of equalizing them under the law.” (p. 578 Wilson by A. Scott Berg) Wilson allowed segregation to unfold in Washington D. C.’s, federal departments and set back what little racial progress had been made prior to his administration. Here‘s another skeleton in the Progressive closet: George Wallace, the virulent segregationist governor of Alabama in the ’60s, a period of hard-fought racial progress, was a Democrat most of his career. The late Democrat Sen. Robert
Byrd not only belonged to the KKK, but established a chapter in Sophia, W.V., shortly before launching a political career that lasted 57 years. Every election, he was supported and praised by the liberal political apparatus. Liberals describe heroically their civil rights record, even though most today had no role in the civil rights movement that ran from the 1950s through the 1970s. The truth is black Americans initiated the civil rights movement because they were sick of being treated like second-class citizens, not because of urging from liberals all weepy over blacks’ civil rights. If you look at early photos of civil rights conflict in those days, it is blacks at the forefront, not white liberals. When liberals finally got around to embracing the movement, the reasons were just as political as they were humanistic. Votes count, you see. (One reference: Eyes on the Prize by Juan Williams) If you listen to white liberals‘ propaganda on civil rights, one might conclude they alone passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The truth is after the bill went through revisions in the House and Senate and back to the House for a final vote, 63 percent of Democrats voted “aye,” but 80 percent of Republicans voted for it. In the Senate, 23 of 67 Democrats voted against it; only six Republicans of 33 were opposed. Stats are undeniable. When the 19th Amendment came up for its initial vote on Jan. 10, 1918, Republicans supported women’s suffrage, the right to vote, four-to-one in the House. Democrats split down the middle. (Source: Wilson by Berg). The Left’s implication that the Right had little or no role in advancing equality for women is erroneous, but political. The Left’s memory tends to be selective. That’s why it helps to know the truth this approaching election. Larry W. Anderson has voted in every election since 1972.
PEARLS
A hard lesson readily learned
A reader drew my attention to something after she It generally depends upon the recipient. Some read read the version of my column that ran in last week’s my chicken scratches and make appropriate changes to edition of my own newspaper. I used an historical error their works; others fight me out of a bullish stubbornas the hub of one of my discussion points. ness that urges them to believe that I, the teacher, am In the home version of the column, I had made the being unfair. erroneous claim that President Clinton went to Canada The best students can take a few knocks. They treat during the Vietnam War. Rather than fact-checking as criticism as a challenge, an elevated expectation uswd to I ought to have done, I relied upon my exceed the previous day’s best work with memory, which entangled stories of Clinan even better product. ton’s attending Oxford during the prime President Truman was fond of saying, days of the war, along with stories of “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the young men fleeing north to avoid service. kitchen,” an expression that I view as beAs it turned out, I was the one who reing important for every person to rememceived the greater lesson — or rather, was ber. I would add to it, though, one very reminded of a lesson that every journalist important truth: Life is a kitchen. should keep close to his heart. At some point, all of us will experience We are entrusted to report, to record the scrutiny of others, the critical words and in the editorial setting, like this colboth of those who approve of us, as well umn, to interpret the information put beas those who disapprove of us. fore us. When we base our reporting upon How will we respond when our time fiction, we have failed. I apologize for the comes? Most people you meet will remistake, which I will insist was one of spond with harsh words of retaliation, memory, not of malice. with tears, or with resignation. Basically, And by the way, the correspondence they yell, they cry or they up and quit. Matt Pearl with the reader that yielded these obserBut we must learn to perform none vations also reminded me that being critiof these actions, because each is a concized, while generally unpleasant to me, is something fession of defeat. Kindness, patience and having thick any of us who perform any significant work before the enough skin to take criticism now and then — that’s public must endure. It’s the other edge of that double- what would help us all turn criticism into improvement. sided blade we call free speech. If you never entertain the notion that other people The day I stop having critics is the day no one is read- might be right, and you might be wrong, you’ll never ing anymore, and I’ll have far bigger problems if that grow. You will remain the same, and others around you happens. will surpass you. A significant part of what I teach in my role as a pubA hard lesson learned, but a good one for me and for lic school instructor pertains to writing and composi- each of us. Now, if only we could convince our political tion. For students to improve and excel in the discipline leaders of the lesson’s value. Oh, well. of the written word, they must grow accustomed to my critical marks and reviews of their writing. Matt Pearl is the owner and publisher of the TriAm I brutal? Never intentionally. County News in King City.
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Nearing completion
Construction is ongoing at the new Burlington Junction Legion hall and community center. The building is now completely enclosed, the roof completed, and the siding partially installed. Once the exterior is finished, focus will shift to the interior. The non-profit community group overseeing construction hopes to have the building completed by mid-April. STEVE HARTMAN DAILY FORUM
BJ building effort gets boost from Rickard trust Continued from Page 1 was that “BJ” might have lost a vital community center, since the Legion feared it lacked the funds to rebuild. A major donation by Clark kicked off a fundraising effort that soon had $100,000 in hand for a new building. In September of 2013,
the rebuilding plan was expanded after corporation board member Benny Wynn proposed that the community raise an additional $30,000 in order to construct a larger structure that would serve as a combined Legion hall, community center and rental facility for special events. By October of 2013, an additional $20,000 had
been collected. The additional funds generated by the grant from the Rickard Trust allowed the $30,000 goal to be met. “We can finish up the outside of the building with what we have,” Clark said. “How much we’re able to do in terms of finishing the inside will be dictated by what additional funds we can raise, so donations are
still very much needed and welcomed.” A mid-April completion date is still in works, providing weather and other factors cooperate with the building crew, headed by general contractor Herb Snodderly of Clearmont. In addition to a new kitchen and enlarged meeting hall, the new Legion headquarters/community
building is to include a smaller meeting room, energy efficient heating and cooling and full handicap accessibility. Once the new facility opens, the Legion plans to contribute around $300 a month for utilities and upkeep, which is about what they were paying to maintain the old post headquarters.
For its part, the town, acting through the corporation, is paying all construction costs and will have access to the building for a wide range of activities, meetings, and social events. Businesses and individuals will be able to rent the hall for banquets and other large gatherings such as wedding receptions and family reunions.
Alcohol policy debate continues with hearings up with a broad plan to address alcohol abuse by college students. “I believe the passage of ordinances like those considered … should be part of a larger, coordinated strategy to prevent underage drinking and alcohol abuse that includes input from many stakeholders,” Jasinski said in a written statement issued following his appearance before the council.
Last week’s gathering in the union, which Jasinski and a majority of the council chose not to attend, was essentially an attempt on the city’s part to gather just such input. But what impact the session will have remains unclear. Most of the meeting was given over to a question-and-answer session led by University Police Chief Clarence Green and Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood, who
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consist of at least 10 people. “As for the gathering of 10 or more people, that’s half of it,” Wood said. “And half of it is nothing.” Parties of any size on private property would remain legal, Wood said, so long as they don’t involve evidence of fighting, drugs, trespassing, illegal parking, minors in possession, indecent exposure and other infractions.
the whole matter ought to be shelved until a new council is sworn in following the April 8 municipal election. Neither Fall nor Moss are running for re-election, and their spots will be filled by two of three candidates seeking city office for the first time. Funston, Jonagan and Riedel are in the midst of three-year terms and will not appear on the ballot.
‘Our objective is not to create more paper and make more arrests.’ — Keith Wood “There can be 100 people at a party, and if you don’t have those things, then that’s all it is, a party,” Wood said. Such reassurances failed to mollify Northwest students, a number of who said they were disappointed that three of the four city councilman who have pushed for a tougher municipal stance on alcohol were absent. Comments criticizing the missing officials twice drew applause from the crowd. Mayor Jim Fall, who favors the changes, was in attendance, along with Council Member Renee Riedel. Fall said fellow councilmen Glenn Jonagan and Ron Moss were away on vacation, and that he did not know why Councilman Jeff Funston did not attend. For her part, Riedel, continues to criticize her colleagues for what she describes as a piecemeal approach to liquor control, and said after the meeting that
That means that however the election turns out, a majority of the council — including Riedel, who is in her mid-30s — will be under 40 for the first time in years. All three council candidates, who attended the meeting at the union, have reservations about implementing alcohol restrictions as currently proposed. Candidate Tim Shipley, 36, said the current council displayed “an abandonment of trust” by passing the age21 bar entry standard separately rather than as part of a comprehensive policy. He also sharply criticized the missing council members for their absence. “They need to be here, I don’t care what their excuse is,” said Shipley, who added later that, if he is elected, and if the current alcohol ordinances pass before then,
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he would likely leave the issue alone unless there was significant pressure from voters to do otherwise. “I think the council has a lot bigger fish to fry than this stuff,” he said. The other two candidates, Adam Switzer, 25, and Rachael Martin, 27, both voiced reservations about a tougher city stance on drinking. Martin said both the barentry age and proposed alcohol ordinances should “definitely be re-evaluated.” Switzer said he would “absolutely” favor revisiting the issue, “especially if there is an outcry for change.” Riedel said the council has moved too far too fast in the other direction following an initial 3-2 vote last May to leave the bar-entry age at 19. “It’s the changing of minds that has gotten us into this unfavorable predicament,” she said. Adding that, in any event, an adequate “education process” could delay a council vote until after the election. “We have to make sure we have fully communicated and educated,” she said. • Safe Servicing • Garage Doors & Openers • Lockouts •
Calfee’s project, in conjunction with the Maryville Garden Club, was to construct and install bluebird houses at Mozingo Lake Park. In addition during his Scouting career, he has served his troop as assistant senior patrol leader, assistant quartermaster and troop guide. A firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, the honor camping society of the Pony Express Council, Calfee has earned the God and Church award and completed Junior Leadership Training along with acquiring 26 merit badges. A senior at Maryville High School, he is the son of Scot and Stacey Calfee. Erickson’s project was construction of a privacy fence and planter boxes at for the Eugene Field Elementary School outdoor classroom. Erickson has served his troop as quartermaster, assistant senior patrol leader and troop guide. He is a warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and has earned 34 merit badges and the God and Church award. Other distinctions include Junior Leadership Training and BSA 100th anniversary Leadership Awards for leadership, achievement, community service, character and proficiency in the outdoors. An MHS sophomore, Erickson is the son of Donald and Deby Erickson. Owens’ project was to develop a home outreach program for the First United Methodist Church of Maryville that organized volunteers willing to assist homeowners with improvements and repair projects. In addition to developing the program, Owens planned and led three projects himself. As a Scout, Owens has served as troop historian, scribe and assistant senior patrol Leader. A warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, he has earned the God and Church Award and 31 merit badges. Owens, a freshman at MHS, is the son of Richard and Tammy Owens. All three Scouts will be recognized in March during a Court of Honor at the First United Methodist Church, which has sponsored Troop 75 for more than 75 years. Donald Erickson serves as Scoutmaster.
sought to address student concerns that the proposed ordinances would give police broader enforcement powers. Both men emphasized that the new rules, should they be enacted, are geared toward keeping citizens, and especially students, safe, not fining them or locking them behind bars. Implementing both ordinances, Wood said, would require an extended “education process,” perhaps a year or more, in which officers would primarily focus on making sure people knew the new rules. Even after that, Wood said, officers would continue issuing warnings first and writing citations second. “Our objective is not create more paper and make more arrests,” Wood said. Both Wood and Green said that whatever the city’s alcohol policies, their overriding goal is to develop an atmosphere of trust between law enforcement and students. Green said the existence of such trust is borne out through such programs as Safe Ride Home, a nighttime shuttle that provides free transportation, no questions asked, for students who may have had too much to drink. The chief claimed the number of DWI arrests involving students has fallen 66 percent since the program was implemented. With regard to the proposed nuisance gathering ordinance, Wood said he believed misunderstandings had arisen over a definition stating that such parties
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A ribbon cutting was held by the Greater Maryville Chamber Ambassadors for the new owners of the Maryville Daily Forum, Friday morning. Phil and Chaundee Cobb, center in the photo, who compromise Cobb Publishing, assumed ownership of the local daily newspaper in December. The ceremony represents the return of the newspaper to hometown ownership for the first time in more than a quarter of a century. The Cobbs employ 14 staff members in producing the five-day daily and a free-distribution shopper, The Post.
Spelling bee runs out of words KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two Missouri students who went toe-to-toe for 66 rounds in the annual Jackson County spelling bee aren’t quite finished after event organizers ran out of words for the contest. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/NoHizS ) reports 25 students started the championship round Saturday, but only two remained after 19 rounds. From there, fifth-grader Sophia Hoffman of
Lee’s Summit and Kush Sharma, a seventh-grader from Kansas City, buzzed through the list of words provided by the national bee, as well as 20 others plucked from the dictionary. At about 2 p.m. — five hours after the contest started — bee officials decided not to pull more words from the dictionary and instead decided to continue the competition March 8 at an undetermined library location.
‘Ice’ water ballet
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Jena Sosnowchik plunges into a hole cut in the ice of Colden Pond on Friday at Northwest Missouri State University. Sosnwochik raised $415 during a student-led drive to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Northwest students take Colden plunge By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer
Five students braved the frozen waters of Colden Pond at Northwest Missouri State University on Friday after raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The Colden Pond Plunge effort, hosted by the student-led philanthropy group Up ’til Dawn, has been collecting donations in the names of 17 students, and the top-five moneyraisers were “honored” by getting to take a flying leap through a hole in the ice. “As an executive board, we nominate (potential plungers) from various student organizations,” said Kylie Niichel, Up ’til Dawn’s executive director. “We also have people contact us that want to jump. We let as many people fund-raise as want to.” Niichel said Northwest students set a goal of raising $2,000 during this year’s plunge campaign, and exceeded that mark by just over $600. At $415, Jenna Sosnowchik raised
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the most money. Other top fundraisers included Caleb Watson, $386; Emily Barnes, $375; Courtney Clemens, $294; and Zach Corbett, $255.25. “All of St. Jude’s funding is completely from donations,” said Taylor Provow, Up ’til Dawn side events cochair. “It’s that way so (the families of children) don’t have to pay, and parents don’t have to worry about that. They can just focus on helping their child.” The Northwest Up ’til Dawn group organizes a number of events during the school year, with the next one coming up next month. According to Jordan Anderson, the other side events co-chair, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place March 15. Registration costs $15. Last year, Up ’til Dawn raised a total of around $14,000 for the Memphis medical center, which was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. For more information about Up ’til Dawn at Northwest, email Niichel at s508436@mail.nwmissouri.edu.
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Courtney Clemens cannonballs into the freezing waters of Colden Pond during Friday’s annual Colden Pond Plunge at Northwest Missouri State University. Clemens was granted the “honor” of jumping after raising $294 during the annual Up ’til Dawn fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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District Tournaments get underway tonight By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
Everyone is 0-0 at this point of the season — a fresh start. Some teams are looking for exactly that while others are hoping to continue the success they experienced during the regular season as district basketball tournaments begin tonight with girls’ first round games. Several area teams begin their quest for a berth in the state tournament tonight. Class 3, District 16 In the Class 3, District 16 bracket, Maryville (4-20) is the No. 7 seed and takes on second-seeded host Lathrop at 6 p.m. “Everybody’s 0-0 right now,” Maryville head coach Grant Hageman said. “We’ve been a seven seed and upset a two seed before with a record like we have this
year. We’ve been a two seed and been upset by a seven seed, crazy things happen. “I think, obviously, all the pressure is on Lathrop. If we can come in there and hit some shots and get some momentum, there’s going to be a lot of pressure on them and I’ve been in those games on the flip side of that and how tight you can get when you’re a two seed you can overlook people.” The winner of that contest will face the winner of Bishop-LeBlond and Lawson on Wednesday night. On the other side of the bracket, No. 1 seed Cameron faces Plattsburg and No. 4 Trenton plays No. 5 Penney tonight at Lathrop High School, as well. The winners of those contests advance to Thursday night’s semifinals. The Class 3, District 16 girls title game will be played at 1 p.m. Saturday.
In the boys’ tournament, the Spoofhounds (5-17) drew the No. 5 seed and will take on a Cameron team they just beat 53-42 on Feb. 17. “Right now, I don’t want to think anything further than our first game against Cameron,” Maryville coach Mike Kuwitzky said. “They beat us once, we beat them once and now we’ve got to obviously win or go home. “I think Lawson is clearly the district favorite. They’re the No. 1 seed and I think it’s them and then everybody else. You never know in districts, anybody can win it. Any seed can win it. I like that about it. I think that’s exciting, but I think they’re the clear favorites. But we can’t be looking that far ahead, we’ve got to be looking at getting by the first round. Then if we can get through the second round, who knows what can happen.”
No. 1 seed Lawson will take on Lathrop Tuesday night with the winner playing either Maryville or Cameron on Thursday night in the semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, No. 2 Trenton will face off against Plattsburg for the right to take on either second-seeded Bishop-LeBlond or Penney on Thursday night. The boys’ title game will follow immediately after the girls’ at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Class 1, District 15 In the girls’ Class 1, District 15 bracket, Jefferson (14-11) is the No. 3 seed and will play No. 6 Ridgeway at 7:30 p.m. tonight. “(We need to) take it one game at a time and enjoy the thrill of postseason basketball,” Jefferson head coach Tyler Pedersen said. “The format of the state tournament is what makes basketball so much fun. We need to focus on playing
four quality quarters each night we get the opportunity to play.” No. 2 North Harrison, the host school, will take on Worth County tonight for the right to move on to face either Jefferson or Ridgeway on Wednesday night. On the other side of the bracket, No. 4 Northeast Nodaway (13-12) will play No. 5 Stanberry tonight to move on to play No. 1 seeded Mercer, which received a firstround bye. The girls’ title game will be played at 7 p.m. Friday night at North Harrison High School in Eagleville. On the boys’ side of the bracket, No. 2 Jefferson (18-7) will take on Worth County at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday night. The Eagles beat Worth County 76-42 back on Jan. 3. Playing for the right to face either Jefferson or Worth County See DISTRICTS, Page 8
Spoofhounds end regular season with a loss
SAVANNAH, Mo. — Maryville jumped out to an early lead on rival Savannah in its final regular season game last Friday night, however the Savages weathered the storm and pulled away in the second half. The Spoofhounds led 13-8 after one quarter of play before the Savages tied it up at 22 at halftime. Savannah began to pull away in the third quarter taking a 37-34 lead into the final period. Savannah outscored Maryville 21-13 in the final stanza to sweep the season series with the Spoofhounds and take a 58-47 victory, dropping Maryville to 5-17 on the season. Freshman guard Trey Oglesby led the way with 12 points while junior Mitch Worthington added 10 and senior Ty Hilsabeck finished with eight. Maryville is back in action at 9 p.m. Tuesday night against Cameron in the Class 3, District 16 Tournament at Lathrop High School.
Tarkio sweeps Mustangs
TARKIO, Mo. — One big quarter from Tarkio decided both of its matchups with North Nodaway. In the girls’ game, Tarkio used a strong fourth quarter to pick up a 49-41 win over North Nodaway Friday. North Nodaway held a slim 20-19 lead at halftime, but Tarkio rallied to take a 31-28 lead at the end of three quarters, then outscored the Lady Mustangs 1813 in the decisive fourth quarter. Senior guard Erin Greeley led North Nodaway, now 11-13 on the season, with 11 points, while fellow senior Cambry Schulter scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Freshman post Madison Thompson added eight points and eight rebounds for the Lady Mustangs. North Nodaway, seeded sixth, opens Class 1, District 16 play at Mound City tonight at 8:15, as it plays thirdseeded South Nodaway. The boys game turned out to be decided in the first quarter and Tarkio jumped out to a 16-6 lead on the Mustangs en route to a 66-56 victory. After the first quarter, it got much more competitive with North Nodaway outscoring Tarkio 15-14 in the second and 17-14 in the third. However, a 22-18 fourth quarter for Tarkio pushed the margin back to its original first-quarter deficit. Sophomore guard Koby Reynolds scored 25 points to lead the Mustangs, now 2-22 on the year, while junior guard Dakota Chesnut chipped in 12. North Nodaway, the No. 8 seed in the Class 1, District 16 Tournament at Mound City, will play the host team at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Unfinished business
Maryville junior heavyweight Brendan Weybrew came up just short in his quest for a state championship on Saturday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia as he was pinned by Mid-Buchanan’s Coleman Lawson in the third period of the championship bout. Weybrew finishes the year 42-2.
Weybrew, Alexander medal at state COLUMBIA, Mo. — Maryville brought home a couple of medalists from the 2014 MSHSAA wrestling championships. Junior heavyweight Brendan Weybrew went 3-1 in the tournament and had his quest for a state title derailed at the 4:35 mark of his title match with Mid-Buchanan’s Coleman Lawson (50-1), when Lawson pinned Weybrew, giving him only his second loss of the season (42-2). To get there, Weybrew pinned Butler’s Robert Anderson (38-17) and Plattsburg’s Craig Graham (6-4), each in the first period, and won a hardfought 1-0 decision over Adrian’s
Christian Graham (38-3). Fellow junior Nathaniel Alexander (126) finished in fifth place and ended his season with a 28-6 record. Alexander won his first round match by fall over Fatima’s Caleb Schroeder (34-14) before suffering a setback against Richmond’s Dominic Nobile (38-15), who was later disqualified from the tournament. In wrestle backs, Alexander defeated Trenton’s Drew Rorebeck (19-14) by technical fall and in sudden death overtime against Colman Kennedy (33-9) of Plattsburg. In the consolation semifinals, he lost to Seneca’s Jesse Rhoades (41-11) by fall to wrestle in
the fifth place match, where he was to again face Nobile, who was disqualified. Senior Dane Hull (152) wrapped up his senior campaign with a 40-11 record and went 1-2 in the state tournament. Freshmen Cayden Dunbar (120) and Matt Twaddle (132) each went 0-2 in the first state experience. Dunbar finishes the year 18-19 while Twaddle wrapped up his initial campaign 20-23. The Spoofhounds will return everyone but Hull next season and have a pair of seniors — Alexander and Weybrew — with three years of state experience leading the way.
Athletes of the Week Brendan Weybrew
Weybrew finished the year 42-2 and as the Class 1 state runner up in the 285 pound weight class. He went 3-1 at the state tournament to wrap up his junior campaign.
Nick Patterson
Patterson scored his 1,000th career point Friday night in Nodaway-Holt’s 43-32 loss to Rock Port. Patterson led the way for the Trojans with nine points in the loss.
Trevor Meyer
Meyer led the West Nodaway Rockets with 17 points as they got back in the win column Friday night against Craig-Fairfax after suffering back-to-back losses.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
North Andrew blows out South Nodaway at home ROSENDALE, Mo. — It only took one quarter for the North Andrew girls to establish their dominance last Friday night against South Nodaway. The Cardinals scored 21 first-quarter points and held the Longhorns to just six while also putting up doubledigit points in each of the following three quarters. The second quarter was more competitive with the Cardinals just edging the Longhorns 14-11, however, the second half again belonged to North Andrew as it post a 40-29 advantage over the course of the final two quarters, scoring 20 in each second-half period. Freshman guard Mallory McConkey led the 20-7 Longhorns with 23 points, including four three-pointers. The Lady Longhorns are seeded third in the Class 1, District 16 Tournament and will take on sixth-seeded North Nodaway at 8:15 p.m. tonight in Mound City. The boys team fared slightly worse, getting outscored 37-20 in the second half only to be limited to just nine points in the second half as North Andrew claimed a 7129 victory and dropped the Longhorns to 5-17 on the year. The Longhorns are back in action Tuesday night in Class 1, District 16 action against No. 4 seed NodawayHolt at 5:45 p.m. in Mound City.
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Rise up
West Nodaway senior Emily Cordell rises up over the Craig-Fairfax defense Friday night for a jumper. Cordell finished with six points as the Lady Rockets wrapped up the regular season with an 0-22 record. They will be back in action tonight in Class 1, District 16 action, taking on No. 1 seed Nodaway-Holt at 4:30 p.m. at Mound City High School.
West Nodaway gets back in win column on Friday By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
The West Nodaway boys basketball team had lost two straight conference games, so needing a win on senior night to close out the regular season might have been an understatement. However, the Rockets made sure to leave little doubt after the first quarter, jumping out to a 13-2 lead over Craig-Fairfax, including a 10-0 lead to open the game, on their way to a 59-34 win in the regular season finale. “It came from our defensive end, we’ve been talking about that a lot,” head coach Roger Johnson said. “They did a nice job of rotating and helping each other in our man sets and I thought that was key. They communicated well and didn’t give them easy looks early. That let us get out and run and the kids were able to hit some shots.” And it never got much better for the Hornets as West Nodaway pushed out to a 26-11 halftime advantage. The teams stayed the course in the second half, with West Nodaway expanding the lead a bit more to 38-21 heading into the fourth quarter that saw seniors Billy
Around the defense
Knarr, Jonathon Madere and Zach Harris come off their home floor for the final time. “The seniors really set the pace for us early — they got us started,” Johnson said. “I think Billy Knarr had one of his better scoring games for us and did a nice job defensively. Zach Harris was really aggressive and then Jon Madere was a beast on the boards all night, we had him down for about 20 rebounds. Those three really set the pace for us and the other kids did a great job defensively.” Junior guard Trevor Meyer led the way for the Rockets with 17 points while senior guard Billy Knarr finished with 14 and sophomore guard Jaden Gillenwater contributed 11. West Nodaway, 15-9, turns around to face Craig-Fairfax again Tuesday night in Mound City in the first round of the Class 1, District 16 Tournament. Tipoff is set for 8:15 p.m. “We’ve seen them several times already this year, so we’ll definitely be familiar,” Johnson said. “Like we told the kids, things can turn on a dime this time of year, so we want to use this to springboard us into a successful week and build on what we did (Friday) night.”
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Nodaway-Holt junior Cody Schniedermeyer banks in two points over Rock Port’s Eric Duncan. The Trojans saw their 10-game winning streak come to an end, as Rock Port defeated the Trojans 43-32 last Friday night.
Rock Port stops Trojans’ win streak at 10 games By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
Cold shooting, much of which was caused by outstanding Rock Port defense, proved to be the main culprit in ending the Trojans’ 10-game winning streak, as Nodaway-Holt fell to visiting Rock Port 43-32 Friday night in Graham. With a shot at a share of the Highway 275 Conference title on the line, the Trojans began the first quarter strong, only to see the Blue Jays come back over the last four minutes of the initial stanza to grab an early 1810 advantage. Nodaway-Holt cut into the Rock Port lead in quarter No. 2, outscoring the Blue Jays 11-8, cutting the Rock Port halftime lead to 26-21. Senior Nick Patterson and junior Jackson Beattie led the Trojans in the first half with six points each. Rock Port’s strong defensive pressure and deliberate motion offense allowed the Blue Jays to open up a 38-29 lead at the end of
three quarters. In the fourth quarter, strong NodawayHolt defense held Rock Port to five total points. However, a Patterson three-pointer was all the fourth quarter offense NodawayHolt could muster, creating the 43-32 final score. “I gave our kids credit in that they played hard,” Trojans head coach Terry Petersen said. “Unfortunately for us, our shooting looked like it did prior to our winning streak. We had several good shot opportunities, but just couldn’t get nearly enough of them to fall.” Patterson led the way for Nodaway-Holt with nine points, including the 1,000th point of his career. Beattie added eight for the Trojans, now 16-8 on the season. “We don’t want to dwell on this game,” Petersen said. “The third part of the season starts Tuesday.” Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. the Trojans, seeded fourth, play South Nodaway in Class 1, District 16 tournament action in Mound City.
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West Nodaway junior guard Trevor Meyer ignores the blocking foul to lay in two of his team-high 17 points in Friday night’s 59-34 win over Craig-Fairfax in Burlington Junction.
Districts this week give area teams a shot at a fresh beginning Continued from Page 7 on Thursday night are No. 3 seed Ridgeway and No. 6 seed North Harrison. On the other side of the bracket, No. 4 Mercer will take on No. 5 Northeast Nodaway (10-15) at 5 p.m. Tuesday with the winner moving on to play top-seeded Stanberry at 6 p.m. Thursday. Mercer knocked off the Bluejays 49-38 back on Jan. 3. The boys’ title game will be played at 3 p.m. Saturday at North Harrison High School. Class 1, District 16 Top-seeded Nodaway-Holt (23-
0), the top-ranked Class 1 school will take on No. 8 seed West Nodaway (0-22) at 4:30 p.m. this evening. Nodaway-Holt beat West Nodaway 62-22 and 66-20 in the teams’ two previous meetings this season. “We are looking forward to playing at districts,” Nodaway-Holt coach David Carroll said. “Our district is extremely tough with six teams that I believe could win it. We know each game is going to be tough. That is how we have prepared all season. If we continue to play hard, play smart and shoot the way we have, we should do well.”
The winner of that contest will play either No. 4 Mound City or No. 5 Rock Port on Wednesday night in the semifinals at Mound City High School. On the other side of the bracket, No. 2 South Holt and No. 7 CraigFairfax will face off Monday night for the right to play either No. 3 South Nodaway (20-7) or No. 6 North Nodaway (11-13) on Wednesday night in the semis. The girls’ title game will be played at 6 p.m. Friday night in Mound City. In boys’ action, North Nodaway (2-22) will get an early test against
top-seeded Mound City in first round action at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday while No. 4 Nodaway-Holt (16-8) will face off against South Nodaway (5-17) at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday to round out the top of the bracket with the winners playing each other Thursday night in Mound City. On the lower half of the bracket, No. 2 Rock Port will take on No. 7 South Holt while No. 3 West Nodaway (15-9) will battle CraigFairfax at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday night to move on to the semifinals on Thursday night. West Nodaway has beaten the Hornets 64-53, 5852 and 59-34 in the teams’ three
meetings during the regular season on Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and last Friday, Feb. 21. “At districts we hope to get on a roll and go as deep into the playoffs as possible,” West Nodaway head coach Roger Johnson said. “We hope to be playing our best basketball of the year throughout the district tournament. Several teams will have the ability to win next weeks tournament — it will come down to who shows up and plays well each night.” The boys finale will be played at 6 p.m. March 1 at Mound City High School.
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Tennis falls in opener RED OAK, Iowa. — The Northwest Missouri State women’s tennis team opened up its season Saturday against Maryville University and were defeated 6-3. The Bearcats were shutout in doubles, dropping all three matches, 8-2, 9-7, and 8-3. Freshman No. 1 Lorena Rivas defeated Philine Schlorf in singles, 6-2 and 7-6 and senior No. 2 Alexis Bartek was also victorious for Northwest as she downed Marina Marti 6-4, 6-1. Freshman No. 3 Aniek Kolen grabbed the third and final victory for her team in singles as she took down Adriana Armendariz in two sets, 6-4 and 7-5. The women’s tennis team will be back in action next weekend as it heads to Grand Island, Neb. on Saturday to take on St. Cloud State and Augustana College. The first match will be at 9 a.m.
Track’s final tune up before MIAA meet a success
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Northwest Missouri State track and field teams competed at the Nebraska Tune-Up event at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. on Friday afternoon. Northwest fielded one event champion and hit five NCAA provisional marks. Lekiesha McKnight had another strong performance for the Bearcats. She improved upon her provisional mark in the shot put, winning the event with a mark of 48-6.75. She also had a provisional in the weight throw, placing third with a throw of 53-11.25. Teammate Fiona Moloney also had a provisional mark in the shot put with a mark of 44-7.5, finishing fourth. In the 200 meters, Ashton Nibert placed sixth with a provisional time of 25.37. Nibert hit another provisional time as a member of 1,600-meter relay team that included Alexis Boyd, Chloe Wichmann and Haley Manning. Northwest placed second overall, running 3:49.47. Wichmann placed fifth in the 600 meters, running 1:36.62. Hana Speaks placed seventh in the 1,000 with a time of 3:12.17 and Anne Herbert was 11th in the 3,000 in 10:25.59. Audrey Bolinger placed 10th in the 400 with a time of 58.68. In the 200, Boyd finished behind Nibert, running 25.81, good for 11th place. Sam Fender placed 15th in the same event, running 25.86. In the 800, Haley Manning was 12th in 2:20.07 and Melissa Shepherd was 17th in 2:24.52. Courtney Powell was 13th in the 60-meter hurdles in 9.34 and Kaley Hauschild was 16th in the 60-meter dash, running 8.01. On the men’s side, Nolan Zimmer finished seventh in the 3,000, running 8:40.33. Teammate Drew Keefer was ninth in 8:41.52. Zac Bendrick placed fourth in the weight throw with a mark of 50-7.5. Bendrick also finished fourth in the shot put, throwing 49-9.0. Teammate John Petroff was ninth in the same event, marking 46-2.0. Tim Grundmayer placed 14th in the 800, running 1:56.16. Zach Dixon had a strong run in the 400, placing 16th in 50.56. Bryce Sheard cleared 6-2.75 in the high jump to place 13th. The men’s 1,600-meter relay team of Todd Suntken, Ryan Cox, Tim Hannah and Grundmayer placed eighth in 3:22.32. The 2014 MIAA Indoor Championships will begin on Friday, Feb. 28, at Missouri Southern University in Joplin.
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Over the top
Nodaway-Holt senior guard Megan Rosenbohm goes over a Rock Port defender for two of her game-high 19 points. The Lady Trojans moved to 23-0 on the season with a 48-34 victory over the Lady Blue Jays.
Nodaway-Holt blitzes Rock Port By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
The Rock Port Lady Blue Jays came to Graham Friday night looking to spoil Nodaway-Holt’s undefeated season. When senior guard Taya Lewis rose up and nailed a three-pointer to give Rock Port a quick 3-0 lead, things looked good for the Lady Blue Jays. Nodaway-Holt responded in dominating fashion to Lewis’ opening basket, as the Lady Trojans proceeded to go on a 35-0 run to emphatically snuff out any Rock Port hopes of an upset and key a 48-34 conference victory. After Lewis’ basket, Nodaway-Holt scored the final 14 points of the first quarter to take a 14-3 lead. After outscoring Rock Port 16-0 in the second quarter, the Lady Trojans went into halftime with a commanding 30-3
lead, only that big run wasn’t finished. “Our defense in the first half was probably the best it’s been all season,” Lady Trojan coach David Carroll said. “We didn’t shoot well early, but the defense created some easy shots for us and that got us going.” Nodaway-Holt came out in the third quarter and scored the first five points to build a 35-3 lead and complete the 35-0 run. Rock Port was able to cut into the lead throughout the remainder of the game, but never threatened the Lady Trojans, who move to 23-0 on the season. “We played a good first half,” Lady Trojan senior standout Megan Rosenbohm said. “Our intensity was great, especially on defense.” Rosenbohm led the Lady Trojans with 19 points, while senior guard Kalli Devers added 11 points, all in the first half.
Despite an undefeated regular season, and the first outright Highway 275 Conference Championship since 1989 — they’ve shared the title the last two seasons — the Lady Trojans are far from satisfied. “Our district is strong,” Carroll said. “We start with West Nodaway, and if we can get past them, we get the winner of Mound City and Rock Port, and we’ve had two very close games with Mound City already this season.” The top-seeded Lady Trojans open Class 1, District 16 play at Mound City tonight, as they will match up with eighth-seeded West Nodaway at 4:30 p.m. “The second season starts Monday,” Rosenbohm said. “As intense and competitive as things have been so far, they just get more so from here on out.”
Cats split with UNK Bearcats score early to pick up 20th win COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — The Northwest baseball team began its MIAA-opening series with Nebraska-Kearney the same way it ended it — with a win, opening conference play at 2-2. The first game of the four-game series also marked a milestone for head coach Darin Loe. It was his 370th victory with the Bearcats, making him the program’s all-time winningest coach. Northwest opened the series with a 13-6 victory over UNK in Coffeyville, Kan., after the series was moved due to weather concerns in Kearney, Neb. Senior Brandon Huske and freshman Austin Wulff each had four hit games and both scored three runs. Senior Jon Pomatto drove in three runs including a second inning solo homerun. Senior Ryker Fox picked up the win for Northwest, going 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. Sophomore Tanner Smith and senior Daulton Perry combined to work scoreless eighth and ninth innings. The Cats, however, dropped a Saturday double-header to the Lopers, 9-7 and 6-5. In game one, senior Ryan Abernathy had three hits and drove in two runs for Northwest. Pomatto had two hits and scored a run. Wulff and freshman Zack Ferreira each accounted for two Bearcat runs. In the second game of the double-header, senior Eric McGlauflin had a pair of hits for Northwest and an RBI. Junior Paul Johnson, Abernathy, junior Blake Hardegree and Ferreira all tallied an RBI. Huske, Johnson, Wulff, Hardegree and Ferreira all crossed the plate for the Bearcats. Junior Kole Klocko overcame a rough start to give the Bearcats 5.1 strong innings, striking out three while working through four scoreless innings after the first. In the finale, Northwest picked up an 8-3 win to split the series. The Bearcats are now 5-5 overall and 2-2 in MIAA play. Nebraska-Kearney drops to 8-3 overall and 2-2 in league action. Northwest scored the first six runs of the game before UNK got on the board in the bottom of the sixth. Freshman Hondo Pearcy came within an out of a complete game, pitching 8.2 innings allowing just two earned runs on nine hits with five strikeouts. Perry struck out the only batter he faced in the ninth to finish the game. Huske got things rolling in the first, drawing a walk, and was followed by Johnson getting hit by a pitch. Abernathy hit a double, scoring both runners, but was picked off second after Johnson scored on a throwing error. In the fourth, Northwest picked up three runs as Pomatto tripled in Wulff and junior Steve Garber. Pomatto would score on a Ferreira groundout. Johnson led off the fifth with a double and scored on an McGlauflin single. Northwest added runs in the seventh and eighth innings as well. Abernathy scored in the seventh on a McGlauflin single, his second RBI of the game. In the eighth, Ferreira singled in Pomatto who started the inning with a walk and was advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Hardegree. Northwest will host its home opener at 2 p.m. Friday against rival Missouri Western.
By DAVID BOYCE
Northwest Missouri State University
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — In the previous two games, Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball team lamented its slow start. A game against neighboring rival Missouri Western was the perfect tonic to ignite the Bearcat engine. Northwest quickly jumped to a 10-point advantage and then used the rest of the game as a clinic on team basketball. The Bearcats went inside, made outside shots, passed the ball crisply to open teammates and played solid defense. It all added up to an impressive 92-60 victory over Western Saturday evening at MWSU Fieldhouse. “It was very important to come out strong because that is what we worked on,” said Northwest senior point guard DeShaun Cooper, who finished with a game-high 22 points. “That is one of our strengths to come
out and go at their throats. To see it today was great. “And when you are playing in an atmosphere like that, you have no choice but to be ready. It was a nice environment.” Northwest moved just a step closer to a MIAA regular-season title. The Bearcats improved to 20-6 overall and 15-2 in the MIAA. Cooper had the most impressive offensive night. Cooper had some nice drives, made a couple of slick passes for assists and knocked down jumpers all over the court. But it would do a disservice to the rest of the Bearcats to single out Cooper. Senior center Dillon Starzl and junior forward Grant Cozad played strong in the paint. Sophomore guard Connor Crooker, senior guard Bryston Williams and freshman forward Zach Schneider made open three-pointers. Every Bearcat who stepped on the court looked for an open teammate for an easier shot before taking one.
Northwest continued this style at the start of the second half despite holding a commanding 47-33 halftime lead. The Bearcats scored the first four points in the second half for a 51-35 lead. “We know after a half like that, Missouri Western was going to come out strong,” Williams said. “We had to play well the first five minutes, starting off like we did at the beginning of the game.” Western made one push in the second half when it closed to 55-44. Northwest responded with a threepointer by Williams, making it 58-44. Crooker followed with a trey, increasing the lead to 61-44. Two free throws by Starzl made it 63-44. The game was over even though more than 10 minutes remained. Northwest is back in action Wednesday night in its final home game, senior night, against Southwest Baptist. The men’s game tips off at 7:30 p.m.
NW women drop game at Mo. West By DAVID BOYCE
Northwest Missouri State University
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The two worst times to have an “it was one of those days” type of game are in the postseason and against your rival. Unfortunately for the Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team, it came against rival Missouri Western Saturday afternoon. Despite losing bragging rights with a 68-47 loss to Western, the Bearcats live to play again. “I don’t think we got off the bus,” head coach Michael Smith said. “It is a shame that we played uninspired because it was a rivalry game.” If this would have occurred in the MIAA Tournament, Northwest wouldn’t have any more opportunities this season to redeem itself. “We got to come back strong,” said junior Annie Mathews, who finished with 14 points.”It is not the end, thank God. We don’t want to end our season
like that. We have two more games. It gives us some hope.” Back on Feb. 5, Northwest beat Western 50-44. But the Griffons looked nothing like the team they have been all season, particularly senior guard Tiffanie Abrams, who entered the game just 12-for-53 from three-point range. Abrams made her first five threepoint attempts against Northwest. She finished with 25 points, 19 over her season average. There were many other factors why Northwest dropped its third game in a row and fell to 9-15 overall and 6-11 in the MIAA. Western came out with high intensity. It took Northwest nearly 15 minutes to react. The Bearcats scored the first two points of the game and then watched Western score the next 25. It was not until the Bearcats stared at a 32-6 deficit that they started bringing order to the game. They went on a
14-2 run to conclude the first half and get within striking distance at 34-20. Northwest had a brief glimmer of hope at the start of the second Mathews scored, pulling the Bearcats to within 12 at 34-22. Those hopes were dashed quickly when Jallisa Lewis drilled a threepointer. Alex Saxen added a basket, pushing the Griffons lead to 39-22. The Bearcats never challenged the rest of the way. Northwest has two games left in the regular season to return to form that recently led to four straight wins instead of the one that is now mired in a three-game losing streak. The Bearcats return to action at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against Southwest Baptist. It will be the final regular-season home game for seniors Meridee Scott and Monique Stevens. “We definitely want to play hard for them,” Mathews said. “A lot is riding on our last two games. Our next game is a big one, for sure.”
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MPR Bridal Fair celebrates 10th year Daily Forum photos by Tony Brown
Bridal bliss
Clockwise from top left: Northwest Missouri State University students (from left) Maitland Weus, Jordin Kocsis, Melissa Ruggiero and Kelly Foster backstage before modeling wedding gowns provided by Shannon Renee’s Formal Wear & Accessories. Sunday’s 10th annual Bridal Fair, hosted by Maryville Parks & Recreation, included Keitha Clapp, center, and Jessica Murphy of Maryville Florists, talking to Gordi Metezier, left, and Brittany Page during the fair; Rosa Buholt of B&G Catering, Ravenwood, dishing up a plate of hors d’oeuvres; Elaine Wilson, who operates a Motives cosmetics and skin care franchise in Maryville, applying makeup to one of the brides-to-be; Cindy Mires, left, of The Pampered Chef, a mail-order kitchenware company, displays merchandise to Alexandra Butts, a bride-to-be from Maryville.