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Vasquez says goodbye MHS vocal music director accepts position with Excelsior Springs By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

For the last eight years, the Maryville R-2 High School vocal music department has been under the watchful eye of Nicolas Vasquez — and has flourished. But, this will be Vasquez’s final year in Maryville. He’s moving on, Vasquez has taken a similar position at Excelsior Springs Middle School near Kansas City. Prior to joining the R-II faculty, Vasquez taught at Trenton High School and at Pickett Elementary School in St. Joseph. “I’ll be teaching sixth- through eighth-grade music,” Vasquez said. “It’s essentially what I’m doing here already. I’ll be teaching some general music, I’ll be teaching choir, and I’ll be teaching beginning guitar. So it’s a nice fit.” One challenge Vasquez will

face next year is more students. There are about 200 more students in Excelsior Springs Middle School than there are at MHS, he said. Vasquez stressed that he’s leaving the district on good terms, and that the decision to depart was his and not the administration’s. “No drama, no anger, nothing like that,” Vasquez said. “I’ve really enjoyed being in Maryville. I’ve enjoyed the time that I’ve spent here. “I just want to make it clear that I’ve really enjoyed my time in Maryville. I’m not leaving because I’m upset, angry or feel hurt. I’m excited about things that are going on in Maryville, but I’m equally excited about moving closer to family and a new opportunity.” Vasquez has both relatives and in-laws in the Kansas City area. “I’m looking forward to liv-

ing to closer to family,” Vasquez said. “To both my wife’s and my families. I graduated from Kearney, so my family still lives there. My folks are there. My wife’s sister and brother-in-law, niece and nephew live in Kearney. … I’m kind of looking forward to a change. There can be concerns and worries with change, but it can be new and exciting with something different.” Kearney and Excelsior Springs are only about 11 miles apart. Teaching at the middle school level, Vasquez said, will also give him more time to spend with his children: Aiden, 5; Jackson, 3; and Mia, 9 months. “It will be less evening and weekend availability needed, which is something I’m looking forward to with regard to my kids getting older,” Vasquez said. “I’ll have more time to spend with them. They’re going to get busSee VASQUEZ, Page 6

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Maryville R-2 High School vocal music teacher Nicolas Vasquez has held that position at MHS for the last eight years. Vasquez recently submitted his resignation to the district and next year will teach vocal music at Excelsior Springs Middle School near Kansas City.

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New artwork for downtown

The Maryville Pubic Arts Committee has won City Council approval for three new pieces of art to be installed on three sides of the courthouse square this summer. Replacing three existing sculptures will be (right) “Talk-Talk-Smile,” a 12-foot-high abstraction by Leslie Bruning fashioned from 400 pounds of gold-colored galvanized steel mesh; and (above) a series of three metal “robots” named “Saw Blade,” “Moon Totem” and “Sun Chant” created by Gary Monaco.

Sculptures selected for square square. News editor Smith also served as executive director of the Greater The subject of public art Maryville Chamber of Comsurfaced again before the merce. Maryville City Council The artworks will replace this week as Diane Sudhoff those currently standing on and Melanie Smith of the brick-and-cement nodes deMaryville Public Arts Com- signed especially for that purmittee proposed three new pose as part of the square’s sculptures for installation this $3 million “streetscape,” a summer on the courthouse project completed a couple of By TONY BROWN

years ago that also included new sidewalks and vintagestyle streetlamps. After large, abstract metal sculptures by a Northwest Missouri State University art student proved unpopular with downtown business owners, the works —always intended to be temporary — were taken down and re-

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Kaylee Anne Wilson Taylor and is celebrated in heaven by her brother, Parker. Maternal grandparents are James and Margarette Schmitz, Ravenwood, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Sheri Wilson,

Rosendale and Shelly and Kavin Dew, Maryville. Great-grandmothers are Janila Wilson and Marie Twaddle, both of Maryville.

partment of Corrections executed John Logsdon, Maryville – Domestic assault 2nd degree, 30 days county jail James B. Burchett, Dekalb – Theft/stealing (Value of property or services is $500 or more but less than $25,000), Four years Department of Corrections Blake Alan Cox, Oak Grove - Theft/stealing (Value of property or services is $500 or more but less than $25,000), Fraudulent use of a credit/debit device (Value less than $500), Probation continued with following modification six days county jail with credit for time served, enter treatment by April 9 Matthew Y. Hunter, Ravenwood – Unlawful use of a weapon, Probation review, Four years Department of Corrections, suspended execution of sentence, five years supervised probation Shane Patrick Kollitz, Grant City – Burglary 2nd degree, Complete 40 hours community service by Au-

gust 15. Pay all costs by April 1 March 25, 2014 Judge Glen Dietrich Jessica S. Farrell, Maryville - Theft/stealing (Value of property or services is less than $500), $100 payment with monthly payments of $100 minimum Lucas P. Hudson, Mountain Home, Ark. – Driving while intoxicated, Five days in county jail Rebecca Lundblade, Topeka, Kan., Theft/stealing (Value of property or services is less than $500), Two days in county jail Laurin Ashley Pruessner, Maryville – Domestic assault, 2nd degree, 7 days county jail Charles H. Samuels, Maryville – Driving while revoked/suspended, 2 days county jail Dustin L. Smith, Independence – Three counts Theft/stealing (Value of property or services is less than $500), 30 days in jail Dalton Welch, Parnell – Peace disturbance, 20 hours community service

Commission Minutes The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Friday, March 21. The complete board was in attendance, including Presiding Commissioner Robert Schieber, North District Commissioner Robert Westfall and South District Commissioner Robert Stiens. Also present was County Clerk Beth Walker.

Business before the governing board included: · Receipt of state Road and Bridge revenues as follows: vehicle sales tax, $23,014, which is $5,074 higher than February 2013; and gas tax, $63,209.83, which is $1,338.33 higher than February 2013. · Issuance of bid requests for sheet piling. All bids must be received in the

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Services for Vada Marie Wooten, 84, Maryville, Mo., were held March 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville with Rev. Paul McKim officiating. She passed away on March 21,

2014 in Maryville. Wesley Heyde was guitarist and vocalist. Musical selections were “In the Garden”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”, also “Imagine That” by Don Williams on CD.

Pallbearers were Geff Fuller, Jason Tobin, Douglas Degase, Chris Strueby, Paul Wooten and Scott Wooten She was laid to rest at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.

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Court News March 24 Judge Glen Dietrich Christopher K. Beck, St. Joseph – Driving while intoxicated, persistent offender, Four years Department of Corrections, court retains jurisdiction, 120 days shock incarceration Tracey L. Mylan, Clearfield, Iowa – Possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less, payment review hearing, new payment plan set Janice Renae Cavin, Maryville – Property damage 1st degree, Probation continued with new special conditions Seth A. Crabs, Maryville – Endangering welfare of child, Suspended execution of sentence, five years supervised probation Timothy H. Easley, Kanssas City – Four counts Poss Any Methamphetamine Precursor Drug W/ Intent To Manufctre Amphetamine, Methamphetamine Or Any Of Their Analogs, Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, Probation revoked, previous sentence of four years De-

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­­­­­­Birth Announcement Dave and Cindy Wilson, Rosendale, Mo. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Anne Wilson, born March 15, 2014. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 22” long. She joins a sister,

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county clerk’s office no later than 9 a.m. Friday, March 28. · Bid openings for Bridge No. 685 in Jefferson Township and Bridge No. 458 in Jackson Township. The bid was awarded to Oden Enterprises as sole bidder. · Receipt of the 2013 financial report from Nodaway Township.

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– THURSDAY –

Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m.; Line dancing, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Story Hour, 5:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 3 Nook Book Club for youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 10 Film & Lit Club for youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 17 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 24 Diabetic Support Group second Thursday, South Hills Medical Building, Front Lobby. Nodaway County Assoc. of School Employees meeting, 1st Thursday, MarchJune, Sept.-Dec., 9 a.m., Nodaway County Senior Center. Optimist Club, Maryville meeting, 7 a.m., Holiday Inn Express meeting room 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, First Presbyterian Church, Maryville

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Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle tournament, 12:30 p.m., Mar. 28 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 25 American Legion Spaghetti Supper, 2nd Friday monthly, 5 to 7 p.m., Burlington Jct. Methodist Church. Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 8 a.m. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th., 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 660-2544369 AA meeting, 8 p.m. weekly, Conception Abbey

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Humane Society Adoption Event, Orschelns, 10 to noon, Mar. 29 Pump the Color 5K Run sponsored by North Nodaway Student Council, 9 a.m., March 29, 778-3315.

Youth Art Contest entrie due, 3 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 5 Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Little Red Schoolhouse, Clearmont, April 5 “Soils of Nodaway County” 1 p.m., Nodaway County Historical Society, April 12. Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 26 Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., noon. Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 2nd Saturday of month, Elmo Comm. Bldg. MS Support Group meets 10:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday, Lietner Rm., Gregory’s Church (except July & August) Over Eaters Anonymous meets 9 a.m. weekly, St. Francis Hospitality Room, 2016 S. Main St.

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Home & Better Living Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maryville Community Center, Mar. 30 Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pickering Community Building, March 30. “History of Surveying Nodaway County” 2 p.m., Nodaway County Historical Society, Mar. 30. Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 1:30 a.m., Legion Post 464, Conception Jct., April 6 Pulled pork dinner Red Cross fundraiser, Hopkins Community Building, 11 am to 1 pm, April 6 Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, Tuesday 6 p.m. Northwest Opry 2 p.m. weekly, Nodaway Co. Senior Center, 1210 E. 1st Maryville. 10-Point Pitch Tournament 6 p.m. 3rd Sun­­day in St. Columba Church Hall, Conception Jct AA meeting at 7 p.m. weekly, Apple House, Clyde Eagles - Forney & Paxson, 7 to 10 p.m.

– MONDAY – Widowed Persons Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Applebees, March 31 Life Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. 2nd Monday, Hospitality Room, St. Francis Hospital Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th, 6 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets 5:30 p.m. weekly, Franciscan Rm., 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, 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.

– TUESDAY – Nodaway County Senior Center Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Maryville Garden Club Mtg., 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, “Plant on the Wild Side”April 1. Easter Surprises Story Hour, 6:15 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 15 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, 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 mtg., 2nd Tuesday, noon, conference room Alzheimer’s Support meets, 6 p.m. 3rd Tuesday, Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

–WEDNESDAY– Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 23 Nodaway County Senior Center, Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m.Dementia, Alzheimers support group, 3rd Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Heather Jackson, 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, 1st Wednesday, 9 a.m., Nodaway County Senior Center. Breast Cancer Support Group, noon, 2nd 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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LOCAL NEWS St. Francis hires new physical therapist

Michael Gard, doctor of physical therapy, recently joined the Rehab & Sports Medicine staff at St. Francis Hospital & Health Services. Gard earned a doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds a minor in psychology. A football player in high school, his special interest is helping athletes recover from injuries. During his career Gard has worked in the strength-conditioning program for both the MU football and softball teams and served a clinical rotation with the Kansas City Royals. St. Francis Rehab & Sports Medicine can be reached at (660) 562-7908.

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Forney home damaged in fire By TONY BROWN News editor

The small town of Hopkins in northern Nodaway County is rallying around one of its own following a fire early Saturday morning that severely damaged the home of regionally popular blues guitarist Jerry Forney. Hopkins Fire Chief Lloyd Hansen said firefighters responded to the blaze around 2 a.m. and were able to bring the flames under control. However, the residence, where Forney lived with his grandson, sustained significant water damage, lost part of its roof and several windows, Hansen said. Forney reportedly did not have in-

surance, and Hansen said the Midland Empire Chapter of the Red Cross was notified in order to provide immediate necessities for the two occupants, both of whom were at home when the fire started. In addition, the Hopkins Community Club has raised $200 to assist Forney, and a local business is planning a second fundraiser sometime in April. Hansen said the blaze was caused by an electric space heater, and that both Forney and his grandson escaped the structure without injury. He added that firefighters were able to remove various musical instruments and sound equipment from the house before the stage gear was destroyed by the flames.

Though badly damaged, Hansen described the house, located in the 900 block of Roseberry Street, as “rebuildable” and said openings caused by the fire had been covered with tarpaulins and plywood. Crews from the nearby Union Township Fire Protection District (Pickering) assisted Hopkins volunteer firefighters in extinguishing the flames. Hansen said both departments were on the scene for about two hours. Pressure fluctuations, apparently caused by the use of high-pressure hoses, caused a nearby water main to break, Hansen said. The damage has since been repaired, and Hansen said the rupture did not hamper crews in their efforts to fight the fire.

The Northwest Missouri State University Speaking Bearcats forensics team capped a successful season March 21-23 at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament in Indianapolis, where each of the team’s 13 individual competitors earned an award, including three national champion distinctions. The Speaking Bearcats placed sixth in Overall Sweepstakes and seventh in Individual Events Sweepstakes. Both places are improvements from last year’s Pi Kappa Delta showing, when the team finished unranked in Overall Team Sweepstakes and 10th in Individual Events Team Sweepstakes. The top finishes raised the Speaking Bearcats’ total to four national championships this season. Emily Meyers, Maryville, and Van Ross, Lee’s Summit, also took the national title in Public Forum Debate last month at the Public Communication Speech and Debate League National Tournament. Forensics team members have claimed six championships during the last four years.

Two inducted into SBU honor society

CAPITOL NEWS Senate endorses food stamp nutrition program

Bill proposes sales tax break for older cars

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have endorsed legislation that could make it cheaper to buy older cars. The bill given first-round approval Tuesday would exempt decade-old cars with a price under $15,000 from sales taxes on the titling of the motor vehicle. Under the measure, a 2004 model bought in 2014 would be exempt from state and local sales taxes. Republican Sen. Mike Parson of Bolivar sponsors the measure. Parson says vehicles in service for 10 years have already had taxes paid on them. The bill needs a second affirmative vote in the Senate before moving to the House.

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Sister Margaret Mary Bielinski, who turns 91 next month, is one of a number of Benedictine sisters at the monastery in Clyde for whom age is no hindrance when it comes to technology.

Monastery expands online access for aging sisterhood CLYDE, Mo. — According to a 2013 study by the Pew Research Center, 44 percent of Americans aged 65 and older do not use the Internet, mostly due to lack of interest or the perceived inability to use technology. Thanks recent renovations, however, elderly nuns at the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Monastery in Clyde are going against that trend. Our Lady of Rickenbach, the community’s healthcare facility that is home to 21 elderly sisters, has added computers to increase online access to activities such as email, games and educational resources. “All but three or four of our residents use the Internet several times a week. Some go online every day,” facility director Sister Virginia Anne Argenziano said. “As our older sisters became more computer literate over the years, we realized there was a greater need to provide access to online resources.” An older computer was moved to the facility’s library, and two computers were added to an existing machine in what Sister Virginia Anne calls the “correspondence room,” a hub for online access, writing and creating greeting cards. The Sisters’ interest in venturing online isn’t too surprising, considering many of them earned a va-

riety of degrees before and after their taking up their religious vocations. Take for example, Sister Maureen Truland, 88, who has a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees and enjoys increased access to the Internet. “I really like using email to communicate with friends, one friend in particular,” Truland said. “It is so lovely to be able to do this.” Sister Margaret Mary

Bielinski, who turns 91 next month, regularly emails friends and family. “I also use it for ministry, sharing God’s word with those I love,” Bielinski said. In addition to connecting with people and places outside the monastic walls, Argenziano points out another positive of expanded

computer access. “Studies show that keeping your brain active helps ward off memory-sensitive issues such as dementia in the elderly,” Argenziano said. “These types of activities, whether it’s reading online journals or playing card games, help boost brain power.”

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Two Nodaway County women have been inducted into the Southwest Baptist University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college students. Megan Jones, Hopkins, and Michelle Schulte, Ravenwood, were officially accorded membership in the organization during ceremonies held March 11. Freshmen are eligible to join Phi Eta Sigma if they meet the following criteria: a minimum 3.5 grade-point average, a full-time course load in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree and a class rank in the upper 20 percentile. SBU is a private institution of higher learning headquartered in Bolivar. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention, and serves more than 3,500 students on four campuses.

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ALTERNATIVE VIEWS The Joplin Globe, March 21

Evolution in thinking An evolution in the treatment of cancer patients calls for an evolution in the law. Fortunately, Missouri legislators quickly worked together on passing a bill that will require insurance companies to cover the same out-of-pocket costs for chemotherapy pills as they do for intravenous chemotherapy treatments. For thousands of cancer patients receiving care in this state, it means they will be able to afford the targeted treatment that comes in certain cases when the use of chemo pills is appropriate. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prevents insurance companies from charging higher prices for oral chemotherapy medicines. In doing so, he made the statement that “Missourians struggling to overcome this terrible disease deserve access to the most effective treatments available, not a $10,000 prescription bill.” The new law will limit the out-of-pocket cost insurance companies can charge for the chemo pill to $75 for a 30-day supply. This bill had overwhelming support in both the House and the Senate, and why shouldn’t it? The heartbreak of cancer is evident. It crosses all walks of life and affects people of all income levels. Its costs can be astronomical. This evolution of thinking needs to continue in our Legislature so as to help those who are unnecessarily being denied medical care. The Legislature’s failure this session to expand Medicaid is hurting about 200,000 low-income Missouri residents. Expanded Medicaid means expanded health insurance for many. Isn’t it time the same empathy used in passing the chemo pill law be applied to ease the suffering of the working poor? St. Joseph News-Press, March 24

Freight in our future? Missouri has a freight problem, and it’s too much for the system to carry. In this case, however, adding a few pounds — or tons — is a good thing. In 2012, Missouri exported $13.9 billion in freight. Transportation analysts believe the state’s freight movement will double by 2040. Located in the heart of the country and crisscrossed by major highways, Missouri is bound to see lots of truck traffic in the future. Warehousing and logistics businesses in our region have grown and added jobs; others have grown as they access transportation. IBC North America and Clean Tide Container in Chillicothe, Mo., as well as Triumph Foods and FedEx in St. Joseph, are all examples of expanding businesses that rely on shipping. Clearly, managing freight transport is essential to the region’s continued growth. And the more freight, the bigger our problem of moving loads efficiently. Wider, stronger highways, however, are not the only solution. Waterways and railroads are answers to meeting growing demand and can facilitate more business development in the state. The public is catching on. In a Missouri Department of Transportation survey, Northwest Missouri residents identified farm-to-market routes and river port efficiency as top concerns. A decision by the Maritime Administration to designate the Missouri River as a maritime highway opens up greater opportunities for barge traffic. The designation improves access to the river and could mean more material shipped by barge — an efficient method of transporting grain and heavy materials. MoDOT currently is developing a statewide freight plan, with the draft expected to be complete in June. Input from the public gathered last year indicates taxpayers want to promote jobs and economic development. A comprehensive plan that makes use of all the resources available will enable the state system to grow and successfully put on a little more freight.

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Yep, I am an Apple fanboy.

It was a day that will live in infamy, well at least in my house. The day began just like every other Saturday morning in the past. I got up, played a few rounds of Hearthstone on the computer, and welcomed in the day. There was something different, though, about this day. Today would be the day that my whole life would change and I was excited. Slowly, one by one, the rest of the household began to stir. First out was my youngest boy who quickly curled up into daddy’s lap to watch me make mincemeat out of my latest gaming opponent. As the rest of the household joined us, it was time for daddy to get up from behind the computer and get food on the table. But with every moment, every minute that ticked by, I knew that it was getting closer to go time. After feeding and cleaning, it was time to get the kids to the babysitter. This moment was just too important and too special to have to worry about the kids running around to-andfro. After dropping them off, my wife and I made our way to the place that would change our lives for the better, Northwest Missouri Cellular. There I would finally be re-connected with a thing from my past that I have longed for, for such a long

time. An Apple iPhone. Now it may seem silly to you, the reader, that this moment would be so special to a person but I am no ordinary person. I am a registered Apple-oholic and my thirst was about to be quenched

Boy with a new toy! with the sweet, sweet nectar of the Apple Gods. As I sat there with our helpful sales associate, I could feel myself becoming more and more antsy. I wanted it in my hands and I wanted it now. My wife held my hands to calm my nerves but even she knew that I was a

lost cause. That until I held that special delivery in my hand, I wouldn’t be able to relax and enjoy the moment. Then it happened. The associate went to the secret little room where the iPhones are kept and came out with two small boxes, one for my wife and one for me. Glee! Unfortunately, the associate couldn’t sense my anticipation and got my wife’s iPhone ready first. All I could do was look on as she was quickly taken through the setup instructions. It looked so wonderful. Once she was done with my wife, the associate picked up my box and slowly started to unwrap it. It was like Christmas in March. As she handed it over to me, I forced myself to keep from snatching it out of her hands. I didn’t want to seem too eager. But then, there it was. It seemed so small, so fragile. I was almost scared that I was going to drop it. But it was mine and I was entirely too happy for having an inanimate object in my hand. As we left the store, I held this special device close to my heart. My iPhone was now coming home and my world would now be complete. And with it, Siri came home too.

Letter to the Editor

Schneider family asks readers for support on bond measure

To the Maryville Community, It has been almost 22 years since Lee T. Schneider last stepped on the podium as the director of the Maryville High School band. As the director for 32 years, he influenced the lives of hundreds of Maryville students, many of whom can recount the lessons that they learned from Mr. Schneider to this day. One of the more visible aspects of the band program under Mr. Schneider was the Marching Spoofhound Band, which entertained not only locally, but on a national stage. It was with the support of the whole community in 1990 that they made the trip to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade and were featured on the Today show. Performing on the national stage was one of many dreams Mr. Schnei-

der had that were realized with the help of both the band students and the community. Many of you helped him realize those dreams, and all of our lives have been made a bit better because of it. But he had one dream that he was unable to realize. Over the years, Mr. Schneider much lamented the lack of facilities for the performing arts at Maryville High School. The gymnasium performance venue was (and remains to this day) woefully inadequate. Over the years we migrated from the audience in the dented sky blue folding chairs to the bleachers, but the acoustics were never worthy of the groups that performed there. But his interest in better performing facilities was not limited to the band performances. A season ticket holder at the Tarkio Mule Barn Theater, he believed

that the school could offer more opportunities in theatre and musical theatre if adequate facilities existed. And he believed that a better venue for whole school assemblies was warranted. But he didn’t know what to do in order to realize this dream. While never shy in asking the community for support (but not donations), he knew this project would require public support and tax money. So 30 years ago, he set up a charitable trust to build funds in order to incentivize the school leadership and the community to step up to the challenge to build a performing arts center at the high school. (The existence of this trust was made known to the school board, but until quite recently, its source was not.) He funded this trust annually, just as you might fund your IRA. Although invested quite conservatively, it has grown over the years to where

the funds are approaching nearly 10% of the expected construction costs for an on-campus auditorium that has enough seating for the full student body and faculty, one of Mr. Schneider’s wishes. Unfortunately, Mr. Schneider did not live to see this dream realized, as he passed away late last year. By that time, however, the school district was well on its way to finalizing plans for a bond issue for construction projects, including a performing arts center. It has been a long time coming, but on April 8, the Maryville voters have the opportunity to fund the construction of a performing arts center and realize the dream that Mr. Schneider had 30 years ago. We ask you to honor Mr. Schneider’s legacy and vote YES on April 8. — The Schneider Family

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.: 202224-5721. 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: 573-751-3222.

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Agriculture: 365 sunrises and Corn and soybean prices volatile seven billion mouths to feed over next 5 years

Clara Knipp

Ag Day Essay Winner

In 1969, the United States accomplished a feat once thought impossible: sending a man to the moon. This accomplishment was not completed overnight; it was comprised of small steps that contributed to the overall success. In the end, one man represented the accomplishment for all of mankind. As Neil Armstrong illustrated in the quote, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” it is small steps that lead to the overall success of a challenge. Farmers face the challenge of feeding seven billion people in 365 days. Although this task may seem daunting and near impossible, each individual involved in agriculture – whether they are a farmer, researcher, or educator –contributes one small step in meeting the challenge of feeding the world. Farmers have been the basis of a stable food supply since humans strived to withdraw their nomadic traditions. Now, for the human race to survive, production agriculture must strive for sustainability. Farmers need to continue their reduction of environmental outputs in order to conserve abiotic elements in the environment, such as soil and water, and ensure their use for future generations. If sustainable practices are not utilized, each following generation of farmers will have to feed exponentially more people with fewer resources. Researchers are the key to developing efficient animal production practices and biotechnology that can increase yields and reduce the effects of risks like drought and water shortages. Technology developed by researchers can

By LINDA GEIST MU Extension

equip farmers with the most efficient production knowledge and assist them in maximizing production capabilities. As the gap between ur-

ing food and the regulations farmers face, they are given insight to how they affect agriculture through their voting rights. With this knowledge, consum-

‘With the cooperation of everyone, we can accomplish a feat once thought impossible.’ -Clara Knipp 2014 Ag Day essay winner ban and rural lifestyles widens, it is the responsibility of people involved in the agriculture industry to advocate about agriculture and all it encompasses. Since consumers are beginning to influence production practices, it is vital that consumers realize the connection between farm and food. If consumers understand the process of grow-

ers can make educated decisions about policies, and farmers can hope to avoid regulations that would be detrimental to their freedom to operate. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the agriculture industry to employ the title of an educator. Just like the mission to land on the moon was completed with small steps,

agriculture must complete the challenge to feed the world day by day. Everyone involved in the agriculture industry has a role in feeding the world. When small steps by individuals involved in agriculture are combined, a giant leap is taken towards completing the mission of feeding 7 billion people in 365 days. With the cooperation of everyone, we can accomplish a feat once thought impossible. Works Cited: Armstrong, Neil. 20 July 1969. Clara Knipp of Tipton, Mo. was the 2014 National Ag Day essay contest winner, chosen from youth across the country. National Ag Day was held Tuesday, March 25 as an awareness event to share agriculture’s message with the general public.

Missouri Senate endorses healthy eating in food stamp program JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legislation to give food stamps users an incentive to buy healthy foods at farmers markets has been endorsed from the by the Missouri Senate.

Under the bill advanced Tuesday, the state would create a test program for participating markets where food stamp users could be reimbursed up to $10 per week for buying meat, fruit and veg-

etables. The provision was attached to a broader bill that would give a state and local sales tax exemption for goods purchased at farmers markets. Supporters say the re-

imbursement program would cut down on obesity in low-income households and reduce costs for obesity-related illnesses. The bill needs one more affirmative vote before moving to the House.

Expect volatility in the soybean and corn markets over the next five years, said Pat Westhoff, director of the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (MU FAPRI). Look for corn prices to drop to $4 per bushel and soybean to $10 per bushel on average for the next five years, he said. Net farm income is expected to drop 24 percent in the next year. Westhoff’s comments are part of MU FAPRI’s recent baseline briefing booklet giving five-year projections for agriculture and biofuel markets. Westhoff said FAPRI’s price projections for the grain markets are “more pessimistic than a year ago” but more optimistic than USDA projections. Concerns loom about a changing global economy due to unrest in the Ukraine and other parts of the world, he said. Changes in the new farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014, also create “lots and lots of uncertainty.” But one thing Westhoff is certain about is that farm income will go down. Overall net farm income goes down from $130.5 billion in 2013 – the highest since the 1970s. Net farm income reached record levels in 2013 in nominal terms and hit the highest level since the 1970s in inflation-corrected real terms, he said. U.S. grain production increased by 50 percent from 1993 to 2013, Westhoff said. World production of grains and oilseeds increased sharply in 2013, rebounding from the 2012 U.S. drought. Stocks continued to build as global production exceeded consumption, he said. Corn prices peaked at $6.89 per bushel for the drought-reduced crop harvested in 2012. Prices predicted for 2014-2018 are $4.08 per bushel. Corn drops considerably from last year’s level and then remains relatively constant through 2018. “Believe it or not, 2012, a drought year, was the best net return year for corn growers. Not for Missouri, where yields were especially low, but for the nation,” Westhoff said. For the average U.S. producer, high

prices and crop insurance indemnities offset the lower yields. Westhoff projects that there will be less corn produced this year as farmers shift corn acres to soybean. Corn acres this year drop by 4.1 million, with an expected 91.3 million acres planted in 2014. More yield per acre and more beginning stock continue to push prices down in 2014. Soybean prices also take a hit. Peaking at $14.40 per bushel in 2012-2013, soybean drops to an average of $9.76 for 2014-2018. Bean acreage is expected to increase by 2.2 million acres to 78.7 million acres. Lower prices and returns could slightly reduce the total amount of land planted to corn, soybeans and other crops in 2014. However, adverse weather kept farmers from planting some acres in 2013, so if conditions are more favorable this spring, that could push acreage higher. The good news is that input costs may increase only moderately. The effect of the new farm bill remains unknown, according to Westhoff. Crop insurance payments become an important part of the program. Since the value of crops drops, the budgetary cost may be less. Taxpayers subsidize about 62 percent of the cost of crop insurance premiums. Unlike the old directpayment program that made constant annual payments, new farm bill commodity programs may make no payments in some years and very large payments in other years. Net farm income in 2014 is projected to decline by more than 24 percent ($30 billion) from 2013 as sharply lower crop prices and reduced government payments offset the impact of strong cattle and milk prices and a slight reduction in production costs. FAPRI is part of the Division of Applied Social Sciences in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The baseline report is based upon work supported by the USDA and upon information available in January 2014. For more information, go to www.fapri.missouri.edu or amap.missouri.edu.

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Vasquez leaving MHS for Excelsior Continued from Page 1 ier with their activities and such, and I’d like to have more flexibility.” Even so, music teachers don’t really have downtime during the school year. “I think, particularly with music, I think people don’t understand that there’s no offseason,” Vasquez said. “In September we have alldistrict choir auditions that we have to get ready for. We have the all-district choir in October. We had the musical in November. We had our concert in December. January and February we were working on show choir, which was the heaviest part of their season. “March, we are preparing for solo and small ensemble contest. April is large ensemble contest, and May is our spring concert. Then you’re done. There’s no offseason, you just go, go, go.” With the busy schedule, Vasquez said he didn’t want to be put in the position of having to choose between work and family. That hasn’t really happened yet, he said, but he fears that it might become an issue in the future. Still, Vasquez said the decision to leave Maryville was not an easy one. “It was a bittersweet decision,” he said. “It all happened very quickly. I had toyed with the idea of look-

ing, just to see what was out there and what was available. … I just put my information out there to see what would happen. “There’s going to be a lot that I’ll miss about Maryville. We have a lot of ties here with my job. Singing at various events and things, I’ve had the opportunity to see a lot of different folks and meet them and see what they do outside the school, and we’ve built some ties and made some friendships.“ Throughout his eight years at MHS, Vasquez has led many choirs that he’s been proud of. But one moment stands out. “A few years ago we took a group of kids to New York,” Vasquez said. “We sang at the Lincoln Center with about 180 other kids. We were accompanied by the New York Philharmonic, and if they weren’t the philharmonic they were (doctoral) students at the Juilliard School. They were very talented. … It was a great time, and we were able to spend one extra day on each side of our responsibilities for the choir doing whatever we wanted.” Vasquez said the experience was enhanced for him because he and MHS Principal Jason Eggers, a former vocal music teacher, got to sing with the students.

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Maryville R-2 High School vocal music teacher Nicolas Vasquez has held that position at MHS for the last eight years. Vasquez recently submitted his resignation to the district and next year will teach vocal music at Excelsior Springs Middle School near Kansas City. Since Vasquez began his tenure at MHS, he said the current year has seen the most involvement by students. “We’re going to be taking 87 kids to large group contest this year, that’s the most we’ve ever taken,” he said. “We had almost 100 kids involved in the musical ‘Grease’ that we produced last fall.” He said the production of “Grease” was one of the most treasured moments he’s had at MHS, both in terms of the response from the community and the dedication shown by students.

“I had never required all the kids to be a part of it, but it went really well,” Vasquez said. “There were many students who were on the fence about wanting to be a part of a musical. But once we performed the first time, they were hooked. That’s the beauty of music, being able to perform in a live venue.” Changes during Vasquez’s years at R-II have included the addition of boys’ and girls’ choirs. Before, there were only the Spectrum show choir, the concert choir and an entry-level mixed choir. “We’ve done great

things,” Vasquez said. “I’m looking forward to hearing about what’s happening here at the school. I think there are a lot of great pieces in place. You can see that with what we’ve done academically, athletically, with (National Forensics League), choir and our band is growing. There are a lot of great things happening. This is a very coveted position, and I don’t take that lightly that I’m leaving.” Vasquez said one of the things he would miss most is working with other R-II faculty members. “We have a great faculty,”

Vasquez said, “a lot of people that I respect as people and as teachers. They are just good, all-around folks and they are equally good teachers. We work very well together here. … I wish nothing but the best for Maryville, and I hope that we both find success.” The next performances for MHS choir members will be the solo and small ensemble contest Saturday at Central High School in St. Joseph and the large ensemble contest Thursday, April 3, at Northwest Missouri State University.

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placed last year with pieces created by professional artists. The art was acquired through a partnership between MPAC and SculptureOne, and organization that also supplies sculptures to the widely lauded Sioux Falls (South Dakota) Sculpture Walk program. According to the terms of a lease agreement, Maryville is to receive up to ten artworks a year from SculptureOne. The pieces will be selected by MPAC and subject to final approval by the City Council. In return, the city has agreed to pay SculptureOne $2,000 a year per sculpture, and the pieces will remain on display on the square, and possibly other public venues, between June and the end of May before being replaced with new works. In order to get the program off the ground, the first set of sculptures was installed in late 2013 at a reduced lease price of $1,000 each. The works are due to come down in May and will be replaced with

new sculptures in June. Those pieces will remain on the square for a full 12 months. The proposed new sculptures, which the council approved on Monday, include “Grackle Mania” by Del Pettigrew, a cast bronze work of birds roosting on tree limbs; “Talk-Talk-Smile,” a 12-foot-high abstraction by Leslie Bruning fashioned from 400 pounds of gold-colored galvanized steel mesh; and a series of three metal “robots” titled “Saw Blade,” “Moon Totem” and “Sun Chant” created by Gary Monaco. MPAC member Diane Sudhoff said the committee chose the works from a group of more than 30 sculptures offered by SculptureOne. Told that action was needed while the pieces were still available, the council approved the selections. However Councilman Jeff Funston suggested that next year the committee make an effort to incorporate input from the newly formed Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization, a group made up

primarily of downtown business owners that has expressed a desire to be more involved in the process. On Wednesday, Sudhoff said her committee would welcome MDIO input and hoped to have one of its members accept a seat on MPAC. She added that MPAC meetings, held at noon on the first Tuesday of each month at the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, are open to the public, and that anyone with an interest in promoting downtown is welcome to attend. Sudhoff said the new pieces were selected under the same criteria the committee used last year, which calls for one representational sculpture, one whimsical or humorous piece and one abstract work. She said the hope is that the varied selections will create a gallery atmosphere comprising art that is both accessible and a little challenging. “We’re seeing this as a gallery,” she said. “So we didn’t want it to be specific to one genre or speak to only one group of people. This is public art so it should be

relatable to our public — we want to engage our public with it. “But we also want to push them a little bit, because that’s what makes it interesting. If it’s something they’ve seen before and seen before and seen before, it doesn’t have any impact, doesn’t have an impact on our life.” While response to the artworks currently downtown has been largely positive, Sudhoff said, she has heard “third hand” of some complaints. But public art, by its nature, is apt to stir at least some controversy, she acknowledged. “If everybody’s happy, then we’re probably not really presenting the art that we should be presenting,” Sudhoff said. In addition to the square, preliminary designs call for at least two sculpture installations along West Fourth Street, which is slated for a streetscape overhaul similar to the one carried out on the square. However, Sudhoff said, discussions with regard to the proposed installation are still underway between MPAC and City Hall.

‘Grackle Mania’

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The Maryville Pubic Arts Committee has won City Council approval for three new pieces of art to be installed on three sides of the courthouse square this summer, including “Grackle Mania” by Del Pettigrew, a cast bronze work depicting birds roosting on tree limbs.

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QUOTABLE “The boys showed a lot of moxie today. We didn’t play a perfect game, but you rarely play a perfect game. We played good enough defense to get us out of some jams. Pitching really stepped up, Quentin Ebrecht pitched a heck of a game. -South Nodaway baseball coach Aaron Murphy

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2014 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Stanberry golf Back up the middle

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The 2014 Stanberry Bulldogs golf team roster includes: from left — Steven Jennings, Isaac Heddinger, Seth Noble, Cole Craig and Garrett Mattson. Not pictured — Preston Aye.

Stanberry golfers ready to start new season fresh Cats overcome wind, Hawks Northwest senior center fielder Ryan Abernathy shoots a line drive through the middle of the diamond in Wednesday’s 10-3 win over Rockhurst. Abernathy went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs and a double in the final non-conference game of the season.

By KEVIN BIRDSELL

By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor

As the wind picked up Wednesday afternoon and the temperature dropped, the Northwest baseball team’s bats heated up. The Bearcats racked up 10 hits and scored 10 runs to win their last non-conference game of the year 10-3 over Rockhurst Wednesday afternoon at Bearcat Field. “You just want to keep playing,” head coach Darin Loe said. “It wasn’t the best of conditions, but we still pounded out 10 hits on a day where it was tough to hit. We did the little things today that Rockhurst did not do.” It didn’t start out that way, though. For the first three and a half innings, both teams were kept at bay as they combined for three hits over that time period. Then, in the bottom of the fourth, Northwest broke through, picking up a pair of runs as right fielder Jon Pomatto led off with a single and center fielder Ryan Abernathy followed with a single as well, only Rockhurst’s right fielder failed to come up with it cleanly allowing Pomatto to score and Abernathy to make it all the way to third. Designated hitter Eric McGlauflin flew

out, allowing Abernathy to score, giving Northwest a 2-0 lead. Rockhurst answered with a run in the top of the fifth and tied it up in the top of the seventh. Then, Northwest’s offense woke up for good. Abernathy drove in a run with a single after second baseman Garrett Fort led off the inning with a walk and Pomatto walked with one out. Pomatto then scored on a wild pitch after McGlauflin was hit one batter earlier. Abernathy scored on a fielder’s choice and McGlauflin came around to score on a wild pitch to put Northwest up 6-2. Rockhurst managed one run in the top of the eighth, but the Bearcats all but put the game out of reach in the bottom half of the inning, scoring four more runs. Third baseman Zach Ferreira scored on a balk and Abernathy drove in three runs with a double to left field, giving the Bearcats the final 10-3 margin. Loe used nine pitchers in the nine-inning game, giving him a chance to get a look at some more arms before the final month of the season. “We threw nine arms out there and they all threw well,” Loe said. “When you look See BEARCATS, Page 8

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Editor’s note: The Daily Forum will be previewing every high school team in Nodaway County as the spring sports season approaches. This is another installment of a series that will be published over the course of the next several weeks. The Stanberry boys golf team is ready to start the 2014 season fresh after both of its state qualifiers from last season moved on. Last year’s team finished strong and coach Chris McMillen hopes it can carry that success into this year. “Last year’s team placed well all year,” McMillen said. “They earned a second place finish in the Grand River Conference and finished the District tournament in second place by just one stroke. This qualified them as a team to move on to the sectional meet. Two golfers qualified for the state meet from sectionals.” This year, the team returns juniors Isaac Heddinger and Seth Noble as well as senior Steven Jennings. “The top five golfers have not been

established at this point, but I expect to have good competition for each slot,” McMillen said. “There are a few young guys that could step up and challenge for a varsity spot.” After the team placed second in last year’s district tournament, McMillen hopes his team can keep that competitive spirit up. “The goal for this year’s squad is to be competitive in all our matches and to compete for conference and district titles,” he said. The team will play in the Grand River Conference, which is home to 10 schools, including Stanberry. “The GRC is a very tough conference,” McMillen said. “I expect that Gallatin, Maysville and Albany will all be teams that we will need to challenge for the conference crown.” Both Heddinger and Noble placed in the top 20 at last year’s district tournament. “I look forward to coaching this year’s team,” McMillen said. “With three guys back with good experience and a few talented newcomers, I do think they will be able to challenge the better teams in our area.”

Kansas City Royals enter season with sights set on playoffs By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Shields thinks back to last year, thoughtfully piecing together what was missing from the Kansas City Royals as they made a late push for the postseason. The pitching was strong. The offense was coming around. The defense was sublime. He finally settled on experience. “These guys that didn’t realize or have never been to September, when you’re fighting for a playoff spot, now you have that experience,” Shields said. “And I think that was one of the things we were lacking last season, the experience. You tend to put too much on your shoulders. And I think the second half we definitely relaxed and put all that aside and had fun and played the game the way we know how to play, and it showed. “I think with the experience factor now, we’re ready to go.” After finishing 86-76 a year ago, and contending into September for the first time in a decade, the Royals have their sights set squarely on their first playoff appearance since 1985 this year.

Anything less would be a disappointment. Anything less would be a failure. “Last year was a blast. When the end of the season came in Chicago, nobody wanted to leave,” first baseman Eric Hosmer said. “They knew how close we were. We were right there. And it left a good taste in everyone’s mouth going into the offseason, knowing how good everyone can be.” Indeed, the Royals return most of their key players from a year ago, signing left-hander Jason Vargas to replace their only significant loss, starting pitcher Ervin Santana. They also upgraded at their weakest spots, trading for Norichika Aoki to play right field and bat leadoff and signing Omar Infante to settle a second base position that has been a black hole for years. All of which left the notoriously frugal franchise with a record-setting payroll. Royals manager Ned Yost hopes all those moves will pay off for a rotation that was among the league’s best last year and an offense that was among the league’s worst. “It’s going to be a lineup that has offensive sequence from one to nine. You’re not going to have any dead spots,” Yost said. “You’re

not going to get something going and then bam, run into a wall and have to get going again. At least, I hope not. I don’t think so.” So with more experience and an upgraded lineup, Kansas City enters its season opener Sunday at Detroit with boundless enthusiasm. But if the Royals are to finally break that postseason drought, here are five story lines to watch: ACE VENTURA, A STAR: Flame-throwing right-hander Yordano Ventura won a job in the rotation in spring training, and the Royals hope he can become an ace. He certainly has the potential. With a 100-mile-per-hour fastball and improving off-speed stuff, he’s been dominant in spring training. “I’ve learned a lot,” said Ventura, who had a 3.52 ERA in three starts with the Royals last September. “It’s not how hard you throw, it’s how you locate and how you keep guys off balance.” MOOSE GETS LOOSE: Third baseman Mike Moustakas has long been considered a cornerstone of the future. The Royals need him to play like it. He hit just .233 with 12 homers and 42 RBIs a year ago, but was raking in spring training after heading

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Fire it in there

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws during the second inning of an exhibition game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Surprise, Ariz.

to Venezuela for winter ball. “You know he’s taking his job serious and that’s all you want,” Hosmer said. “You want to play with guys who take their jobs as seriously as you do.” AN APPLE A DAY: The Royals stayed reasonably healthy last season. This spring has been another story. Setup man Luke Hochevar has already undergone Tommy John surgery, and Infante and shortstop Alicdes Escobar have each

missed significant time with lingering ailments. BULLPEN BLITZ: Kansas City had the best bullpen in baseball last season, anchored by All-Star closer Greg Holland. Just about all of its pieces return, but the question is whether those guys can live up to the same lofty standard. “The bullpen is going to be great again,” reliever Aaron Crow said. “In my opinion, we’ve had the best bullpen in baseball the last

few years and I just think we can keep getting better.” FOCUS ON THE NOW: Forget about the future. The Royals know their window for winning is squarely in the present. Shields is a free agent after the season and it is unlikely Kansas City will be able to keep him. Other young players such as Hosmer will also be hitting free agency soon. “We have the pieces to do it,” Hosmer said. “We just have to let it all happen.”

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Junior pitcher Quentin Ebrecht throws a pitch toward home plate in South Nodaway’s season opening 7-5 victory over North Platte. Ebrecht threw four-plus innings and struck out eight in the win.

Horns open season with win By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

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Forehand return

Northwest Missouri State senior Lluis Altimires returns a serve in the Bearcat’s homeopening victory over Truman State Wednesday afternoon at Frank Grube Courts on the Northwest campus. Altimires and his partner, Sergio DeVilchez won 9-8 in No. 1 doubles.

Northwest tennis teams sweep Truman State By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

Northwest swept the Truman State men’s and women’s tennis teams in nonconference action Wednesday at Frank Grube Courts on the Northwest campus. The Northwest women won by a 7-2 margin over Truman State. Freshmen Lorena Rivas Jarolim, Aniek Kolen and Marianne Hull picked up singles victories for the Bearcat women, as did senior Alexis Bartek and junior Stephanie Mannix. The doubles team of Jarolim and Bartek picked up an 8-6 victory, and the team of Kolen and Mannix picked up an 8-4 victory for the Bearcats, now 8-8 on the season. The Northwest men, now 8-1 on the season and ranked 16th nationally in NCAA Division II, downed the visitors from Tru-

man by a 9-0 margin. Sophomores Sergio DeVilchez and Alvaro Riveros picked up singles wins for Northwest, as did freshmen Romain Boissinot, Julien Couronne, Hicham Azzaoui and Fin Glowick. In doubles action, DeVilchez teamed with senior Lluis Altimires for a 9-8 victory, while the team of Riveros and Couronne picked up an 8-6 victory and the team of Boissinot and freshman Amery Clews won by an 8-2 score. Both Bearcat squads are back in action Friday, as they travel to Bolivar to play Harding University from Searcy, Ark. Matches are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Both the men and women will also play at MIAA foe Emporia State on Saturday and the men will wrap up the weekend with a contest against Wichita State on Sunday.

Despite cold and windy conditions, the South Nodaway Longhorns baseball team opened up their season last night against North Platte. “We’ve had some years when our first game is the first time we get out on the field,” head coach Aaron Murphy said. “We’ve had a lot of nice days that we’ve been able to get out on the field and get this rolling.” Despite giving up two runs early in the game, the Longhorns came away with a 7-5 win. Junior Quentin Ebrecht took the mound for the Longhorns and gave up those two early runs. The Horns struggled form the plate in the first two innings, only managing one hit. Ebrecht used a strong top half of the third inning as momentum for himself in the bottom half of the inning. With two men on, Ebrecht laid down a suicide squeeze bunt to put the Horns up 3-2. Another RBI by freshman Trey Farnan gave the Horns a 4-2 lead after the third inning. The Longhorns’ bats stayed hot in the fourth inning. They scored three more runs, including two that scored on a double by Ebrecht. The Panthers picked up three runs in the top of the fifth inning to close the gap to 7-5. Going into the final inning, the Longhorns were clinging to that two run lead. Junior Garrett LaMaster took the mound to try to secure the game for the Longhorns. After a walk and a single, sophomore

catcher Bryce Deen picked off a runner trying to steal second base for the first out of the inning. LaMaster gave up two more walks to load the bases and led Murphy to call for a timeout. “I told him it was mechanical,” Murphy said. “He was getting good feedback off his pitches and he just had to change a little bit. He had to shorten up his stride a little bit and get it back in the zone. He did that and did a wonderful job.” After the timeout, LaMaster struck out the next batter and got the final batter of the game to ground out to win the game. “The boys showed a lot of moxie today,” Murphy said. “We didn’t play a perfect game, but you rarely play a perfect game. We played good enough defense to get us out of some jams. Pitching really stepped up, Quentin Ebrecht pitched a heck of a game … We had base runners and we were able to advance them and get those runs in.” Both LaMaster and Ebrecht pulled double duty and had strong games on the mound and in the batter’s box. LaMaster was 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Ebrecht went 1-for-2 with three RBIs, including the suicide squeeze in the third inning. On the mound, Ebrecht threw four-plus innings, had eight strikeouts, gave up five hits and three runs. LaMaster threw two relief innings, striking out four to go along with one hit. The Longhorns notched their first win of the season, but have to turn around quickly, playing North Nodaway at 4:30 p.m. today in Hopkins.

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GIRLS CLASS 1 TEAM Megan Rosenbohm — Nod.-Holt Danielle Chambers — North Andrew Emily Cox — South Holt Sadie Watson — Braymer Cambry Schluter — N. Nodaway Kelly Warford — Pattonsburg Taya Lewis — Rock Port Bailey Owens — Mercer Nicole Kost — Mercer Katie Cole — North Andrew Kensey Edwards — North Andrew Kaytlyn Barnes — Winston Mallory Gardner — Northwestern Kendey Eaton — Mound City Morgan Miller — King City Jessie Henry — Jefferson Mallory McConkey — S. Nodaway Haley Craig — North Harrison Olivia Ellis — Hardin-Central Sidney Copeland — Polo Lindsay Wyatt — Mercer Abby Wells — Newtown-Harris Elizabeth Novak — Grundy County McKenzi Prussman — South Holt Kalli Devers — Nodaway-Holt GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR Chuck Fox — North Andrew

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Bearcats get back on track Continued from Page 7 at Hays (last weekend), I don’t think we pitched great and our bullpen kind of let us down. We really talked as a group about going out and winning your inning …. Bottom line, they won their inning and we’ll continue to do that with that approach and sending guys out there for one inning.” Abernathy led the way offensively, going 3-for-5 with four RBIs, two runs and a double while Ferreira went 2-for-3 with a run scored.

Northwest (15-10) is back in action with a four-game weekend series against Washburn, which begins a stretch of 20 conference games to wrap up the regular season. Game one begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Topeka, Kan. “It’s kind of getting into the heart of our schedule now, we’ve got a month left and we’ve got some good teams ahead of us,” Loe said. “We’ll focus on a good Washburn team this weekend. They’re going to be solid in every phase.”

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Maryville senior midfielder Cassie Holtman works her way around a KC Lutheran defender in the Spoofhounds’ season opener Monday night. On Tuesday night, Holtman scored two goals and assisted on another as Maryville moved to 2-0 with a 10-0 with over Cameron.

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Maryville made quick work of Cameron Tuesday night in its second game of the season. “The team played well,” head coach Dale Reuter said. “It was cold, but they came ready to play.” Just two minutes into the game, senior midfielder Cassie Holtman scored her first goal of the year to get the ball rolling. Six minutes later, Holtman found the back of the net again, this time on an assist from junior forward Ashton Reuter. Sophomore forward Mollie Holtman scored in the 11th and 13th minutes to double the Hounds’ lead before Reuter ripped off her second consecutive hat trick in a

span of five minutes, scoring in the 23rd, 26th and 28th minutes on assists by Mollie Holtman and freshman midfielder Meghan Yarnell. Junior midfielder Angie Meyers also added a goal in the 24th minute. In the 36th minute, freshman Kailee Swalley added a goal and an own goal by the Dragons in the 38th minute ended it at halftime. However, it wasn’t just the scoring that pleased Reuter, the defense also pulled its weight. “The defense played extremely well,” he said. “We had no shots on goal and our keeper only punted three times.” Maryville is back in action on Tuesday, April 1 at Lafayette. Staff writer Steve Hartman contributed to this report.

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Robin Roberts will guest judge on ABC’s ‘Dancing’

NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Roberts is taking on some night work as a guest judge on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The “Good Morning America” anchor will appear on the show next Monday alongside the regular panelists. She’s the first of several guest judges scheduled this season, including Ricky Martin and Redfoo from the band LMFAO. Roberts’ appearance advances an already tight relationship between the two shows. “Good Morning America” usually gets a ratings boost when contenders from “Dancing With the Stars” appear for interviews, a big help in its own competition with the “Today” show.

Actor writes his own obituary

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Left to right: Leonardo DiCaprio is Jordan Belfort and Jonah Hill is Donnie Azoff in THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, from Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures.

‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ was okay, but just way too long in the tooth The Wolf of Wall Street By Gary Darling Staff Writer

It is funny that this week has become my Academy Award week of reviewing films. With ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ this will be my second over-hyped Oscar film. Now you know what I thought about ‘American Hustle’ and how I thought it was a bit boring and I was interested in seeing how ‘Wolf ’ would stack up. Now I wasn’t always a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio and the choices he had made in his career. Here lately, though, there has been a renaissance of sorts in that I have absolutely loved everything he has brought to the table. I still don’t know why this guy

hasn’t won an Oscar for acting. He is pretty good at his craft and maybe he has become too good, making it look too easy. Anyway, back to ‘Wolf.’ Not only was this another swing and miss in terms of entertainment value, this one could have used a pretty good editing job. It was just way too long. Maybe that is what director Martin Scorsese was going for but it just kept going and going and going. Then just about the time you think it is about to get wrapped up, it begins again. Ugh! Though there are some performances that are worth the price of the rental. Now I am not going to believe I have ever thought this but Jonah Hill as Donnie Azoff is phenomenal. I mean, this guy deserved all the accolades he got from doing this

film. Every time he came on screen, I would just get giddy with anticipation. He owned this movie. Leo was okay. He didn’t really push himself beyond his usual comfort zone. Though there are some moments of magic such as the moment he tries to get back into his car after making a phone call from a pay phone. That was classic. My main problem with ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ was that it wasn’t funny enough. I know this was supposed to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, but those funny moments are few and far between. And that was mainly pomp and circumstance that was both boring and a bit vulgar. Overall, I liked this film just a tad over ‘American Hustle’ but not by much. It is a very over-the-top look at the life of Jordan Belfort and has some good moments and good performances. Just not enough of them.

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor James Rebhorn is having the last word. The character actor who appeared in “Homeland” and “Scent of a Woman” penned his own obituary that appeared on his church’s website in New Jersey. Rebhorn, a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jersey City, died Friday at age 65 of skin cancer. Rebhorn wrote that without his wife and two daughters “his life would have been little more than a vapor.” He urged his children to mourn him only as long as necessary, because “they have much good work to do, and they should get busy doing it.” Rebhorn concluded that he was a lucky man in every way.

How Dwayne Johnson kept ‘Hercules’ look a secret

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was extremely hard for Dwayne Johnson to keep his “Hercules” look under wraps while filming the Brett Ratner-directed movie in Hungary last year. But he did it for the greater good of the big reveal. “As an actor, not showing my chiseled, extraordinary, handsome face was a tremendous sacrifice for me,” he joked on Monday before the premiere of the film’s trailer at Las Vegas movie-theater convention CinemaCon. “Paramount, MGM and I made a pact,” he added. “We wanted to make a massive global and entertaining movie while doing all we could to never reveal the actual look of Hercules.” Slowly rolling out photos from the set of the film for the past few months via his Twitter page, Johnson aimed to bring fans along on his journey — from his training to his diet and prep. On Sunday, the 41-year-old actor finally unveiled his “Hercules” look in its entirety. Via Twitter (http://bit.ly/1rsmwPM), he posted a photo revealing his full beard, shoulder-length brown locks and armor. In the caption accompanying the photo he wrote: “The world’s first superhero. #TilDeathOrVictory.” We’re offered hints of the Greek hero’s abilities in the film’s trailer, which debuts wide on Tuesday. In it, Hercules battles the multiheaded Lernaean hydra water monster, the behemoth Erymanthian boar and the massive Nemean lion. In the following clip he classically dons the skinned lion as a headpiece. But, of course, Hercules is a multifaceted figure, so we’re also treated to a brief snapshot of the hero absorbed in a tender lip-lock. The teaser’s conclusion takes us right back to the barbarousness, with the Greek hero fiercely yelling, “I am Hercules!” At 6 feet 5 inches, the extremely muscular Johnson said he trained harder for “Hercules,” which hits theaters July 25, than any other role. “But in the end,” he added. “It was all well worth it.”

Jimmy Fallon off to fast start on ‘Tonight Show’

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This image released by NBC shows host Jimmy Fallon, right, and “Divergent” actress Shailene Woodley playing a game of Double Turtleneck Ping Pong, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 during a taping of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” in New York. By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — One month in, NBC’s generational trade of Jay Leno for Jimmy Fallon at the “Tonight” show is succeeding beyond the hopes of executives who engineered it. Fallon’s fast start is clear in television ratings and even more stark in social media metrics. While too early to declare a new king of late-night TV, the transition is a marked change from how badly NBC fumbled the short-lived switch from Leno to Conan O’Brien in 2009. “As a guy who’s been doing this

for 36 years, I don’t allow myself to think about this level of success,” said Ted Harbert, NBC broadcasting chairman. NBC had hoped for an increase in young viewers and steeled itself to lose some of Leno’s older fans, but Fallon’s reception was a surprise. When Fallon premiered on “Tonight” during the Olympics, the franchise hit numbers unseen since Johnny Carson’s last week in 1992. Things have settled down but Fallon is still comfortably on top. During the week of March 10-14, Fallon averaged 4.26 million viewers to Jimmy Kimmel’s 2.83 million on ABC and David Letterman’s 2.78

million on CBS, the Nielsen company said. Fallon has consistently topped the 4.1 million viewers that Leno averaged this season before leaving. Fallon’s lead over his rivals is more pronounced among viewers aged 18-to-49, the demographic NBC bases its advertising sales upon. Fallon and NBC embrace the way many early-to-bed consumers experience late-night television these days: by watching clips of a show’s best moments online. The YouTube clip of Fallon and Will Smith acting out the evolution of hip-hop dancing has been seen more than 12.8 million times. Fallon’s lip-sync duel with Paul Rudd on songs by Tina Turner, Foreigner and Queen has nearly 9 million views. Other popular clips show Fallon, singer Idina Menzel and the Roots performing “Let it Go” with children’s instruments and the slicedand-diced version of newsmen Brian Williams and Lester Holt on “Rapper’s Delight.” Each segment is funny, goodnatured and utterly impossible to imagine Fallon’s old-school predecessor doing. “What I notice in people’s reactions is not just that they like the show and think that it’s funny, but they like the feel-good spirit,” Harbert said. “There’s a total absence of snarkiness, of cynicism. It’s just there to make you feel good before you go to sleep.” The anti-show biz style pioneered by Letterman isn’t dead, said Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier

Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University. But “it may have run its course to some extent,” he said, and Fallon’s sincerity dilutes the pure snark of Letterman and O’Brien. “Fallon has been able to change the equation,” he said. He’s made his mark despite a more crowded competitive landscape, with O’Brien, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Chelsea Handler and Arsenio Hall also mining late-night laughs. During his first month, Fallon generated more than 120 million YouTube views, Twitter mentions and Facebook posts, the research firm RelishMIX said. That’s more than double Kimmel, who had 57 million in the same social media metric. Letterman had 2.3 million. “That lopsidedness is a huge wake-up call to writers, producers of late-night, network marketing departments and other series in all genres that they must ‘feed the beast’ or die,” said Marc Karzen, RelishMIX spokesman. Friday night’s routine with Kevin Bacon revisiting some “Footloose” dance moves quickly caught fire online, and video highlights had been watched 7.3 million times as of early Monday, he said. Aggressive online exposure was a key part of NBC’s launch strategy, which included timing Fallon’s takeover to coincide with heavy viewer interest in the Winter Olympics, Harbert said. The next step is to find ways to make more money off all that online interest, he said. Fallon’s rivals haven’t backed

down from the competition. Kimmel got attention during the Winter Olympics for filming a stunt that jokingly suggested a wolf was roaming the halls of a dorm for athletes. With their youthful appeal (Fallon is 39, Kimmel 46), the two men seem primed for a bicoastal rivalry. Letterman, during an appearance in January at Howard Stern’s birthday bash, said Leno’s departure wouldn’t affect how long he wanted to keep working. “I would do it forever if it were up to me,” he said, before adding a wry aside: “Sometimes, it isn’t up to me.” Judging by one of television’s most prominent measuring sticks for likability, Fallon’s success shouldn’t be a surprise. He has a “Q’’ score of 19 among viewers aged 18 to 34 — which means 19 percent of people familiar with him consider Fallon one of their favorite personalities, said the company Marketing Evaluations Inc., which polled consumers both before and after the “Tonight” takeover. Kimmel’s score was 16 and Letterman’s 11, the company said (an average celebrity “Q’’ score is 17). Among young men, Fallon’s score shoots up to 24, said company spokesman Henry Schafer. More people that age know who Fallon is than know Letterman, he said. For older viewers, the graciousness of Leno, 63, during the transition was crucial, Harbert said. “He said to the country, ‘It’s OK to watch Jimmy Fallon,’” he said. “I think if he hadn’t, we wouldn’t have been in this position.”

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Your ability to stick to your principlesandfocusonyourgoalswill draw many people to your side.You’ll have little trouble convincing others to get on board with your plans this year. There will be many interesting developmentsonyourjourneytothe top. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Your involvement in a charitable organization will have unexpected benefits.Inadditiontohelpingothers, you will make a new acquaintance who will play an important role in your future. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your trustingnaturecouldtemptothersto try to take advantage of you. Make sure you read the fine print before agreeing to any new venture. Love is in the stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will be on the losing end if you get involvedinsomeoneelse’sargument. Reservejudgment,don’tmeddle,and havetheconfidenceinotherstosolve problemswithoutyourhelp.Focuson personal gains. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The future looks bright. An investment opportunity should be considered. Stayingactivementallyandphysically will keep you in top shape for the exciting times ahead. Participation will lead to good times. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Face up to yourproblems.Thesooneryoubegin the process, the better you will feel. Keepyouremotionsundercontroland make strategic practical choices. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Follow

your intuition to discover an unusual way to improve your financial future. You should also take steps to resolve any health issues that have been concerning you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Do something to lift your spirits. A new look will lead to compliments. Plan a social event with people you find stimulating. Brainstorming could result in a profitable idea. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Dealing with past disappointments is the most critical step in moving forward. Your loved ones will offer support if you are receptive. Let go of negativity and focus on the good things. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Remaining honest will be essential in all of your relationships. Success in financial matters will depend on diligenceandpatience.Youwillcome out ahead if you take control. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take a second look at your commitments. It’s possible that you may have overlooked an important detail that will cost you emotionally orfinancially.Someonefromyourpast will surface. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You have more to offer than you think. Your financial future will improve if you increase your knowledge. An important friendship will develop if you follow through with a joint venture. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Make time for love and romance. Plan a trip to a musical or sporting event. A shared interest in a charitable organizationwillresultinarewarding friendshipandlong-termcommitment.

Peter De Vries, a novelist and an editor who died in 1993, said, “The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But thecombinationislockedupinthe safe.” I wonder if we will ever find that safe combination? This week, we have been looking at various suit combinations. Hereisanotherdeceptiveone.How should South play in six spades afterWestleadsthediamondqueen? North’s initial two-no-trump response was the Jacoby Forcing Raise. South’s jump to game showedaminimumopeningwith no singleton or void. North then launched Roman Key Card Blackwood, which was good for this deal.AfterSouthbidfivediamonds, indicating zero or three key cards (the four aces and the trump king count as key cards), North relayed with five hearts to ask about the spadequeen.WhenSouthdenied holding that card, North knew not to bid a grand slam. (And, yes, North might have signed off in six no-trump.) Since the side suits are solid, declarer’s only problem is to avoid two trump losers. South should start with a low trump from the board (not the ace), planning to rise with his king or to finesse his jack. When East shows out, declarer can still do either. If he wins with his king, he then leads low toward the board, coveringWest’s cardascheaplyaspossible.IfSouth plays his jack, West wins with his queenandprobablyleadsanother diamond.Butdeclarerwinsonthe board, plays a spade to his king, returns a spade to dummy’s nine, cashes the ace, and claims.

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IF YOU’VE been laid off from Energizer or Hostess— HELP IS STILL AVAILABLE! Are you a displaced worker from Energizer? Funds are still available to assist you with reemployment services, including assessments, job-search assistance, and training to upgrade your skills. Visit your local Missouri Career Center to learn what services are available to you. To find the Career Center nearest you visit: http://jobs.mo.gov/ For more information, call 1-888-728-5627 (J-O-B-S) 47-25 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for clinical research! Receive up to $225/night or $300/referral. Paid studies available. Call to qualify. Quintiles: 913-894-5533. 52-20 FULL-TIME LICENSED insurance sales agent wanted for local company. Sales experience preferred but not required. Bring resume to Farm Bureau office at 1312 S. Main. 54-20 LOOKING FOR Semi driver for hopper bottom.

FARM MACHINERY operator & technician for commercial grain farm. Responsibilities: Operation/ maintenance of farm/construction equipment. Wages based on demonstrated skills and experience. Email tbarfarms1868@gmail. com. 56-5 ROW CROP specialist for commercial grain farm. Responsibilities: Machinery operation, agronomic adviser, and precision ag implementation & maintenance. Wage based on skills and experience. E-mail tbarfarms1868@gmail.com. 56-5 WANTED: SOMEONE to clean large aquarium on monthly basis. Call 660541-5080. 57-5 DRIVERS: COMPANY Great Pay, Miles, Benefits and Home Time Passenger Policy CDL-A with 1 Yr OTR Exp. 1-800-831-4832 x1406 56-10 USDA – NODAWAY County Farm Service Agency has a vacancy for a full-time temporary position. The open application period is from Monday, March 24th through Monday, March 31st. Grade potential will be based on education, work experience, agriculture knowledge, and background. Please contact the Nodaway County FSA at 660-582-7423 Ext 2 for information on applying for the position. USDA-FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 56-5 DUMP TRUCK driver needed. CDL required. 660582-7175. 59-5

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Matt Gaarder, president of the newly formed Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization, stresses the need to involve as many business owners, property owners and downtown residents as possible in an effort to collectively promote a 29-block central business district. The MDIO group hosted an informal gathering at Carson’s Sports Grille Monday evening, with the purpose of gathering ideas and generating interest and involvement among those affected.

West Nodaway R-I School has announced its 2013-2014 third-quarter high and regular honor rolls. Third quarter high honor roll (minimum 3.667 grade point average) 7th grade: Kassidy Brady, Nataleigh Ecker, Chloe Schimming. 9th grade: Tyler Bears, Catlyn Brady. 10th grade: Sierra Randolph, Hannah Snow. 11th grade: Chase Barnett, Adanna Dolin, Alyson Dye, Ryan Evans, Jason Farmer. 12th grade: Emily Cordell, Cody Linville, Haillie Lyle, Cheyann Marrison, Kabrina McClellan, Clay Mitchell, Haley Snow. Third quarter regular honor roll (minimum 2.667 grade point average) 7th grade: Brody Beason, Korbin Koch, William Madere, Brittney McIntyrre, Faith Sanders, Madalyn Walker. 8th grade: Taryn Burgess, Kylie Driggers, David Hull, Ian Leigh, Alissa Nelson, Hope Ogle. 9th grade: Faith Adkins, James Damewood, Shanaya Dolin, Kristine Ecker, Courtney Finney, Paige Hagey, Levi Holt, Daegan Jones, Makayla Riley, Taylor Saltzman, Austin Wymer. 10th grade: Jakob Cordell, Jaden Gillenwater, Ryan Marrison, Joshua McGinness, Colt McIntyre, Matthew Reed, Justin Shimak. 11th grade: Amanda Brown, Wesley Clark, Gloria Gutierrez, Trevor Meyer, Andrea Muller, Anna Perkins, Jonathan Peters, Markee Steiner. 12th grade: Kirby Filley, Kayliann Fox, Zack Harris, William Knarr, Jonathon Madere, Travis McIntyre.

CAPITOL NEWS House rejects funding for Medicaid JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri House has rejected a Democratic attempt to expand the state’s Medicaid health care program for the poor. Democrats on Tuesday sought to include funding for Medicaid expansion in the budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Supporters argue the expansion would improve health care access for low-income Missourians and note the federal government would pick up the cost for the first two years. The Republican-led Legislature has repeatedly rejected Medicaid expansion proposals during the past two years. Many have cited concerns about the potential long-term costs to the state. Missouri’s Medicaid program currently covers about 830,000 people at an annual cost of about $9 billion.

Lawmakers oppose wood stove rules JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House members have endorsed a bill that attempts to resist proposed federal regulations of wood-burning stoves. The legislation received initial approval Wednesday. It would prohibit the state Department of Natural Resources from implementing regulations on wood-burning heaters without specific approval from the Legislature. It’s prompted by a proposed rule change by the Environmental Protection Agency that would give manufacturers five years to meet tougher standards that would reduce emissions from wood stoves by an estimated 80 percent. Some manufacturers contend it would drive up the costs and could put them out of business. Supporters of the Missouri legislation hope to prevent state regulators from helping to implement the proposed EPA regulations.

Motorcycle sales bill moves forward JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has advanced legislation allowing Sunday sales of motorcycles at dealerships. Missouri law now prohibits the sale of cars, trucks and motorcycles on Sunday. The House legislation would be limited to motorcycles. Proponents said the measure would make Missouri more competitive with states that allow dealerships to sell motorcycles on Sunday. Some dealers in western Missouri told lawmakers they were losing sales to competitors in Kansas. House members approved the legislation by voice vote on Monday. It needs another affirmative vote before moving to the state Senate.

STATE NEWS Judge orders murder prelim to proceed SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge says prosecutors don’t have to provide evidence before the preliminary hearing for a 46-year-old man accused of killing a 10-year-old Springfield girl. Craig Michael Wood faces first-degree murder charges in the Feb. 18 death of Hailey Owens, who was killed after being abducted in her neighborhood. Wood, a middle-school football coach, attended the hearing Wednesday in Greene County court. He is being held without bond. Judge Mark Powell on Wednesday overruled a defense motion to have the prosecution produce evidence before Wood’s preliminary hearing, which has been rescheduled for April 24. The judge also said he would take under advisement an objection by Wood’s public defender to having television cameras in the courtroom for future hearings on the case.

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