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Volume 104 • Number 73 • Wednesday, April 16, 2014 • PO Box 188 • 111 E. Jenkins • Maryville, MO • 75¢

New council seated; Riedel named mayor

By TONY BROWN News editor

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Oath of office

New Maryville City Council members Tim Shipley and Rachael Martin are sworn in during Monday night’s city council meeting.

A new, younger era in Maryville municipal government began Monday as two new City Council members were sworn in by City Clerk Sheila Smail following the recording of certified results from the April 8 election.

Assuming their seats on the dais were Tim Shipley, 36, and Rachael Martin, 27, who replaced outgoing Mayor Jim Fall and veteran Councilman Ron Moss, both in their 70s.

Elected by the newly constituted council to serve a one-year term as mayor was former Mayor Pro Tem and downtown businesswoman Renee Riedel. Shipley was selected as the new pro tem. Both received unanimous votes from the five-member governing board.

As mayor, Riedel acts as an ordinary voting member of the council, except for the traditional role of serving as the municipal panel’s presiding

Maryville Mayor Renee Riedel officer, which includes steering the agenda and calling for motions and votes.

In leaving the council, Fall, who serves as executive editor of the Maryville Daily Forum, issued “sinSee COUNCIL Page 3

University of Missouri ‘Value Tour’ visits MMS

By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

University of Missouri Systems President Tim Wolfe was in Maryville Tuesday to address Maryville Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade students about the importance of higher education.

The day also included a visit to Kawasaki Motors, tours and meetings with top officials at Northwest Missouri State University and a conversation with the editorial board of the Maryville Daily Forum.

Wolfe’s stop in Nod-

away County was part of a 14-school statewide “Show Me Value” tour organized to communicate the importance of higher education to more than 4,000 young people attending middle and junior high schools.

In remarks at MMS, Wolfe, who serves as chief executive of Missouri’s four-campus flagship university system, told Maryville R-II youngsters that national statistics show for every dollar spent on a college education graduates earn a 15.2 percent return.

“There is no greater investment you can make in

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yourself,” Wolfe said. “I firmly believe that a college education is a person’s greatest opportunity for a successful life.”

Wolfe also told the students that, on average, a worker with a college degree will pocket $540 more dollars per week than an employee without a diploma.

“Imagine what you could do with an extra $540 in your pocket each week,” he said.

Other points made by the UM president claimed that college graduates live an average of nine years longer than non-graduates, that un-

employment rates are lower among those with degrees, and that finishing a postsecondary program provides greater employment flexibility during tough economic times.

“Choice not chance determines destiny,” Wolfe said.

An Mizzou alum himself, Wolfe said he is concerned that reports about increasing student debt and declining job placement rates may cause some young people to walk away from the opportunities college offers.

“One of the focuses of my address is to send the message to these students that

they shouldn’t lose hope in regards to a college education,” Wolfe said. “Eight out of ten students in our system receive some type of financial aid.

“If a student has prepared for college, we don’t want financial concerns to be a hurdle. To that end, state scholarship funding is increasing, and we are continuing to work with the business community as a source for additional funding.

“As a son of two college professors, a college graduate myself, a university president, and most importantly

the father of two college freshmen, I urge all Missouri students to think about college when they consider their future. Whatever their life ambition, a college education can truly help make their dreams a reality.”

Wolfe said seventh- and eighth-graders were the perfect group to hear his “Show Me Value” message.

“Our focus is to challenge students to find their path to success,” Wolfe said. “Middle school is a great time to plan and prepare that path, and we want them to understand why college should be an important future step.”

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Maryville native Mitch Gallagher has had two EPs break the top 50 on the iTunes Top 200 Country Albums and made the Billboard Heatseekers list.

Singer climbing Nashville ladder

By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

A native-born local country music artist has a hot recording on his hands

now that Mitch Gallagher’s second EP (extended play) has broken into a Billboard top albums list.

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Show Me Value

University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe addresses students at Maryville Middle School on Tuesday as part of a statewide “Show Me Value” tour. The tour, which promotes the value of higher education along with the academic and professional programs offered by the state’s flagship university, is traveling to 14 middle schools across the state.

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JANICE WALKER

1919-2014 Gertrude Janice (McClellan) Walker, 94, Sheridan, Missouri died Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri. Janice was born October 21, 1919 in Grant City, Missouri to Charles C. and Goldie (Scadden) McClellan.

Janice grew up in Worth County and attended Worth County schools.

AUDREY M. SHERWOOD 1923-2011

RITA J. CHAPPELL 1938-2012

eive Walker; Charlene Hinshaw; and Laverne (Linda) Walker all of Sheridan; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 19 greatgreat grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the Sheridan Christian Church with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m., prior to the service.

Pastor Jeff Blaine officiating. Burial will be following the service at the Isadora Cemetery, Isadora, Missouri.

Services are under the direction of Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri.

Memorials may be given to the Sheridan Christian Church.

A Memorial Service will be held for sisters Audrey M. Chappell Sherwood and Rita J. Chappell on April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Mo. Audrey was born February 19, 1923 in Maryville, Mo. and passed away October 21, 2011 in Chico, Calif. She is survived by her two sons, Ed (Diana) and Jim (Linda) Raschen, and their families.

Rita was born June 25, 1938 in Maryville and passed away February 22, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Both sisters are survived by their brother Leon (Evelyn) of Escondido, Calif.

ley Loughran and Cindy Willie. Eucharistic ministers were Jo Ann Loughran, May Nab and Maggie Demaree.

Pallbearers were Dennis Elm, Mike Loughran, Bill Demarce, Ed Reidlinger, Dan Turner and William Reidlinger III. He was laid to rest at St. Columba Cemetery in Conception. Moments of Remembrance were observed at the graveside.

Services for Walter Wayne Wilson, 49, Parnell, Mo. were held April 9, 2014 at Countryside Christian Church in Maryville, Mo. with Pastor Vic Coston and Pastor Paul McKim officiating. He passed away April 4, 2014 in Parnell, Mo. Wayne’s sister, Teresa

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Services Held Services for Leonard Michael Malone, 90, Maryville, Mo., were held April 8, 2014 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with Father Martin DeMeulenaere, OSB officiating. He passed away April 2, 2014 in Savannah, Mo. Esther Coffelt was organist with Don Fielder and Jason Barbosa as cantors. Musical selections were “Amazing Grace”, “Shepherd Me O God”, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”, “Ave Maria”, “The Hand of God” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Lectors were Mary Kay Fjeldahl and Mike Loughran. Acolytes were Fritz Lager, Jacob Ferris and Jake Ginther. Gift bearers were Shannon Kasal, Emma Kasal, Ash-

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Obituaries Janice married Duane Lee Walker on December 20, 1936 in Grant City, Missouri. To this union four children were born, Ramonia, Larry, Charlene and Laverne.

Janice was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church, and a 60 plus year member of the Sheridan Order of the Eastern Star #25 chapter.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane L. Walker (1991); granddaughter, Gracelea Parman; greatgrandson, Brent Lee; sisters, Virginia (Delbert) Stites, Arlene (Ted) Marrs; and brother Charles (Marilyn) McClellan.

Survivors include Ramonia (Bill) Parman; Genev-

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Wilson, offered memories of “My Brother” at the service.

Countryside Church Band presented the musical selections of “Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone”, “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”, “Forever Reign” and “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.

Pallbearers Clint Wilson, Scott Wood, Danny Cline, Adam Riley, Doug Peve and Duane Frueh. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Lager, Richard Walker, Drexel Riley, Karl Tharp, Donnie Wilson, Gary Wilson, Mike Stump, Joe Wilmes, Jake Dew, Charlie Frueh, Damon Heath, Seth Heath, Ryan Heath and Brandon Heath.

He was laid to rest at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Services for Albert Lafayette Cherry, 83, Maitland, Mo., were held April 10, 2014 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church with Father Martin DeMeulenaere, OSB officiating.

He passed away April 7, 2014 in Maryville, Mo. Esther Coffelt was organist with Steven Scheffe as cantor. Musical selections were “Be Not Afraid”, “Shepherd Me O God”, “In the Garden”, “Prayer of St. Francis”, “The Hand of God” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Lector was Matthew Westrich. Acolytes were William Frueh, Marcello Brownsberger and Owen Graham.

Pallbearers were Stephen Cherry, Timothy Cherry, Matthew Westrich, Greg Hix, Jason MacKinnon and Dustin McKinnon.

He was laid to rest at the Maitland Cemetery.

April 8, 2014 Don and Connie Callow to Don and Connie Callow Revocable Living Trust – See record April 9, 2014 Elizabeth A. Kerns to William Eugene Kerns – See record Paul R. and E. Maureen Drake to Mark Edward and Lori Dawn Howell – W1/2 Lots 3, 4 Blk 12 MG Roseberry’s Add to Maryville April 10, 2014 Nodaway Valley Bank to Morning View Homes & Cabins – Tract of Com 7.16 Chains West of NE Cor NW1/4 NE1/4 Sec 13-6434…See record April 11, 2014 Kim and Terri Carmichael to Stephen W., Lisa D., Aaron E. and Robert I. McIntyre – Lot 1 Pleasant Creek Add a Sub Div in SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec 12-64-36 Nicholas and Amanda Francis to Teri I. Redford – N1/2 SE1/4 Blk 27 Origi-

nal Town Maryville…See record Richard Leon Morris to Norma Spire – Com at 172 Ft East of the Chicago Great Northern Railway Row… See record Richard Leon, Terry James and Melisa Morris to Norma Spire – Lot 7, 8 Blk 4 Original Town Parnell, Mo. Richard Leon and Travis Morris to Norma Spire – Lots 1, 2, 3 Blk 5 Original Town Parnell Mo. Kristin Alline Seitz to Thomas Herron – W 25 Ft Lot 4 and E 16 Ft Lot 5 Blk 4 TL Robinson Second Add to Maryville April 14, 2014 Arthur A. and Rosemary Wilson to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33 Janet Johnson to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33

Keith Johnson to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33 Wayne Oliver to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33 Lois M. Hager Trust to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33 David Joe, Mary and Shirley Oliver to Ronald L. Schwaninger – NW1/4 NW1/4 and W3/4 S1/2 NW1/4 Sec 21-62-33 Tammie J. and Al J. Schneider to L. Diane and Edward J. Higdon and Benjamin S. and Tiffany D. Scott – Tract of Land Situated in SE1/4 Sec 30-6435..See record Victoria L. and Shannon E. Walter to Michael L. and Linda M. Pitzenberger – Com at the W1/4 Cor of NW1/4 Sec 17-64-34..See record

Maryville Public Safety Incidents March 29 10:17 a.m. – 1200 block S. Main – Jason J. Wilmes, 31, Pickering, Mo. – Failure to register a M.V., failure to maintain financial responsibility April 1 4:11 p.m. – 2600 block S. Main – Larceny – ongoing investigation 6:36 p.m. – 400 block N. Market – Deandre D. Nichols, 20, Maryville – Resisting arrest, contempt of court 11:56 p.m. – Route U – Fire report – vehicle accident April 2 1:01 a.m. – 800 block S. Buchanan – Gernika L. Stewart, 19, Maryville – No valid D.L., failure to maintain right half of road April 4 3:34 p.m. – 1500 block S. Munn – Lost/stolen property – ongoing investigation April 5 11:11 a.m. – 900 block College Avenue – Larceny – ongoing investigation

8:39 p.m. – 600 block N. Laura – Assault – ongoing investigation April 6 8:37 a.m. – 1600 block S. Main – Larceny – ongoing investigation 12:37 p.m. – 1000 block E. Third – Larceny from a M.V. – ongoing investigation 8:49 p.m. – 400 block E. Fourth – Assault – ongoing investigation April 7 12:46 p.m. – 1600 block N. Main – Jeffrey A. Gilliam, 51, Maryville – No valid D.L., failure to use turn signal 1:42 p.m. – Judah Park – Property damage – ongoing investigation 1:37 p.m. – 1600 block S. Main – Larceny – ongoing investigation 2:01 p.m. – 1600 block S. Main – Larceny – ongoing investigation 10:15 p.m. – 400 block N. Market – Michael C. Klaus, 29, Maryville – WOW – FTA

Accidents March 25 8:48 a.m. – E. First & S. Market – Driver 1: Letoy J. Olsen, 83, Maryville; Driver 2: Jo Anna L. Baker, 42, Maryville April 2 12:00 p.m. – 700 block College Avenue – Driver 1: Evan L. Marsh, 21, West Plains, Mo. – Failure to yield; Driver 2: Stephanie A. Morriss, 25, Maryville April 5 12:00 p.m. – 200 block Park Avenue – Driver 1: Unknown; Vehicle owner 2: Ricky J. Ridge, Grant City, Mo. April 8 10:06 a.m. – S. Buchanan & W. Edwards – Driver 1: Terry K. Davison, 54, Maryville – Stop sign violation; Robert M. Payne, 58, Maryville April 9 3:15 p.m. – W. South Avenue – Driver 1: Stephanie A. Rucker, 53, Hopkins, Mo.; Driver 2: Steven P. Seipel, 36, Maryville

Community Events –WEDNESDAY– Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 23 Nodaway County Senior Center, Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m; Golden Living Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Apr. 16.

Dementia, Alzheimers support group, 3rd Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Jessica Loch, 816-261-2440. Tina Baker, Nodaway Nursing Home 660-562-2876.

Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., 6 p.m.

Community Meals First United Methodist, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., 1st/Main.

St. Francis Retirees will meet, 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

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Eagles Closed

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Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m.; 10 pt. pitch tournament, 6 p.m., Apr.17 Film & Lit Club for youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 17 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 17Diabetic 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 Car-

son’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

– FRIDAY –

Nodaway County Senior Center Closed, April 18 Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle tournament, 12:30 p.m., Apr. 25 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 18 Calvary Chapel Benefit Garage Sale, 8am-5pm, April 25.

Stanberry City Wide Garage Sales, April 25 Pickering City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m., April 25 Car Show, 5:30 p.m., McDonalds, Maryville American Legion Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, 2nd Friday monthly, 5 to 7 p.m., Burlington Jct. Legion Hall

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LOCAL NEWS City plans Mozingo season grand opening

The city of Maryville has scheduled a second-annual open house May 7-May 9 to celebrate a new season of warm-weather activities at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

On other fronts, city officials plan to meet April 21-22 with representatives from RDG Planning & Design, the company hired to help compile a long-range master plan for the 3,000-acre golf course and fishing/boating/camping area that is to govern development there for the next 15 or 20 years.

Activity is already picking up at Mozingo, where municipal staff told the council this week that reservation bookings for two new rental cabins, Nos. six and seven, have reached 65 percent and 88 percent for July and 35 percent and 60 percent for August.

Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland said a new rental promotion called “Stay & Play,” which offers special pricing for extended stays, attracted a group of campers from Minnesota over the weekend. The packages include access both to the golf course and cabin-parked carts.

Attracting groups and organizations to Mozingo from beyond Nodaway County has been a stated goal of the City Council for the past two years.

Appliance tax holiday set for April 19 thru 25

Missouri’s sixth annual Show-Me Green Sales Tax holiday will take place Saturday, April 19 through Friday, April 25. The tax provides shoppers in Missouri with the opportunity to purchase energy-efficient appliances while paying little or no sales tax.

Anyone who purchases new Energy Star qualified appliances during the holiday will not be required to pay the 4.225-percent state sales tax.

Appliances eligible for the tax holiday include washers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps.

The city of Maryville and Nodaway County will both be participating in the tax holiday, which means customers will save nearly a dime for every dollar they spend.

Chemical costs decline at public water plant

Maryville Public Works Director C.E. Goodall got some good news this week from PeopleService Inc., the private contractor hired to maintain and test the city’s water purification and sewage treatment systems.

Goodall that due to the company’s efforts to more efficiently control and maintain the membrane filtration setup at the water treatment plan, PeopleService will realize a significant savings with regard to the cost of chemicals needed for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends in September.

That means, instead of paying more than $65,000 a month for chemicals, Maryville will have to provide only $45,400, which comes to a total savings of approximately $100,000 over the next six months.

“PeopleService has diligently worked to manage our chemical costs and is recommending an amendment to the contract to decrease the monthly compensation,” Goodall said.

CAPITOL NEWS House legislation would limit e-smokes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House members have given first-round approval to legislation that seeks to prevent children and younger teens from buying electronic cigarettes and other devices.

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices used to heat a liquid nicotine solution and create vapor that is inhaled.

Missouri’s legislation would prohibit sales to anyone younger than 18 years old. The bill was approved by voice vote on Tuesday and needs another affirmative vote before moving to the state Senate.

The federal Food and Drug Administration has said it plans to set marketing and product regulations for electronic cigarettes in the near future but hasn’t done so yet.

Lawmakers support new office in Israel

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some Missouri lawmakers want the state to open an economic development office in Israel.

A spending plan embraced by a Senate committee would insert $200,000 into the next state budget to open an office in Israel.

The Senate and House have each passed bills that would require the Department of Economic Development to establish an office in Israel. The office would be focused on developing partnerships between Missouri and Israeli businesses in agriculture, biotechnology and other emerging fields.

Missouri already has economic development offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

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Fond farewell

As Councilman Jeff Funston, left, looks on with a smile, soon-to-be-mayor Renee Riedel exchanges good wishes with departing Mayor Jim Fall as he steps down from the council chambers platform for the last time.

Council welcomes new leaders Continued from Page 1 cere thanks” to the city of Maryville, adding that it was “an honor and my privilege to serve as a member of this council.”

“I will always be grateful for the trust you all placed

in me,” said Fall, who added that he believed the outgoing board had left the new council “a diamond in the rough, and that you will have the opportunity to polish into a brilliant stone.”

After bestowing gift baskets and hugs on the de-

parting members, Riedel assumed the center seat on the platform and moved the council briskly through a routine but crowded agenda.

Ordinances passed included a couple of land-use measures pertaining to development of a new assisted

living complex on the west side of town and proposed construction of three new duplexes just east of Northwest Missouri State University.

Among her first words as mayor: “Let’s get moving and doing.”

Gallagher finds recording success Continued from Page 1 Gallagher, a 2009 Maryville High School graduate, moved to Nashville shortly after graduating and has started to find some success.

He has released two EPs, both of which have broken into the top 50 of the iTunes Top 200 County Albums list. His first one, the self titled “Mitch Gallagher - EP,” reached No. 46 in January of 2013, and his most recent, “Where The Heart Is,” reached No. 41 in March 2014.

“Where The Heart Is,” was then ranked No. 8 on the Billboard Heatseekers West North Central region top albums list. This list is for albums of any genre that are just outside the top 200 albums in the country.

“The first one was a real wake up call for me,” Gallagher said. “It was one of those moments where you step back and say ‘wow.’

The second was kind of expected. But I didn’t expect the Billboard thing. That was kind of ridiculous. I think I was running around the house screaming when that happened.”

Gallagher said he has been interested in music since he was a small boy.

“I was about seven years old (when I got into music),” Gallagher said. “Music has always been a part of my life. Growing up I would run around the house singing, and my parents didn’t really think anything of it.”

But it wasn’t until later that he picked up a guitar.

“I kind of got a late start when it comes to guitar,” Gallagher said. “I think I was 18 when I started playing. So, I really haven’t been playing that long.”

He honed his guitar skills with lessons from Jeff Brad-

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ley in Maryville and by attending an arts academy not long after high school graduation.

“I went to Interlochin Arts Academy,” Gallagher said.

“I got accepted for the vocal soloist studies up there.

For two months I was there in Michigan, and I would sit out by the lake writing songs, and that’s kind of where everything kind of started. It’s when I decided I wanted to move to Nashville, and when I started honing my guitar skills.”

And so a career began, but not until after some soul-searching.

“I had never been away from home for an extended period of time,” Gallagher said. “Going up to Michigan made me really homesick. So, I just started writing songs. I just really dove into it when I got up there.

That’s’ when I took a good, hard look at myself and decided to make a move with my music career and move to Nashville.”

Gallagher said that his homesickness played a large role in the songs he wrote while at the academy.

In the coming months, Gallagher will get to bring his talents back home for three different shows.

“I always love coming back, and anytime that I get to perform for people back home is special to me,” Gallagher said. “I love it.”

On April 26, Gallagher will sing at the Maryville High School Performing Arts Center Fundraiser at the Maryville Country Club.

He is then slated to perform at a public Mozingo Lake celebration on Saturday, May 24.

His third turn on a local stage will come during the Nodaway County Fair on Thursday, July 17.

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Climbing the charts

Mitch Gallagher’s EP “Where The Heart Is” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Heatseekers list for the West North Central region. Recordings that make Heatseekers are those rising to the verge of the Billboard Top 200 Albums list. to Maryville is always a reminder of who I am and where it all started,” Gallagher said. “It’s a really good opportunity for me to take a step back and kind of realize everything that’s happened

and how fortunate I am to be from a community like Maryville.”

For more information on Gallagher, go to his website at www.mitchgallaghermusic.com.

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Roads, funding, both need fixing

St. Joseph News-Press

Missouri is finding there is no good alternative to growing the economy, adding new well-paying jobs and expanding the tax base.

This is particularly true when it comes to how to pay for such necessities as modern roads and bridges, which underpin the economy. The answer lies in spreading the costs now, then tapping into the growth in tax revenues in the future.

Our system for funding road upkeep and improvements has been broken for some time. And of this there is no doubt: Improvements are overdue. Just look at the gridlock that daily overtakes the intersection of U.S. 169 South and Interstate 29. Or look at how congested things get around U.S. Highway 36 and Riverside Road.

We are not fans of one radical thought, which would be to save costs by simply turning hundreds of miles of statemaintained roadways over to local governments. Rural residents almost certainly would see a cost shift that would disproportionately drive up their taxes and force reductions in their services. Either that, or the roads would deteriorate and these areas would be cut off from future economic growth.

The truth is much of Northwest Missouri has promise today precisely because roads exist to connect our smaller communities to larger ones. Just as significantly, changes in communications and technologies have made our rural areas more viable — but only if they have adequate infrastructure, including safe roads.

One proposal floated in the legislature seems clearly insufficient. Estimates say this idea for raising the gas tax by 3 cents on every gallon, along with a higher increase in the tax on diesel fuel, would produce $180 million annually. But this would provide only about one-fourth of the money required in coming years for road maintenance and improvements.

A cautious, divided state House has advanced a proposal to have voters approve a 1-cent sales tax increase that would generate $800 million annually for transportation during the 10 years it would be in effect. The proposed constitutional amendment will be on the November ballot if the Senate goes along. Last year, in a similar scenario, it did not.

This past week, advocates for our region descended on Jefferson City to press our concerns, with transportation needs at the top of the list. They heard about the penny sales tax proposal, ideas for tolls along Interstate 70 and possible increases in fuels taxes.

Hardly any of these options is appealing. Still, a solution is needed, it needs to be fair to rural areas, and it needs to move forward soon.

Mizzou handled DGB correctly

Springfield News-Leader

The drama surrounding Dorial Green-Beckham — the (Springfield) football standout who has now been dropped from the Mizzou team — seems to have a life of its own.

DGB … has been in the news most recently because of an incident in Columbia involving violence against a young woman. In January, he was in the news because he and two other young men were stopped in a car along with a pound of marijuana. In October 2012, he and two teammates were arrested by MU police after they were found in possession of 35 grams of marijuana.

In the first arrest, he was able to plead down to trespassing and paid a $200 fine. In the second, one of the other men in the car took responsibility for the marijuana and no charges have been filed against DGB. In the most recent case, Columbia police announced that they will not file charges because there is no “probable cause.” But the police report reveals some disturbing information. … The “victim,” according to the report, said she was “afraid of the media and community backlash” and worried about what an arrest would do to DGB’s future NFL career. … Head Coach Gary Pinkel made the right choice in dropping the troubled player, regardless of what the police do. Pinkel … said the decision was “made with the best interests of all involved in mind.” He calls for DGB to focus on “getting the help he needs.” … Director of Athletics Mike Alden said the decision was also made with the university and the team in mind. “We have a high standard of conduct for our student-athletes. … The police report reveals plenty of cause for an arrest.

The young woman had bruises, and both she and DGB’s girlfriend, who was there at the time, acknowledged the assault.

Green-Beckham is a talented football player, and he is likely to find a way into the NFL if those who love and care about him can help him onto the right path.

So far, he has not had to face any real legal consequences of his actions, so it is important that the Missouri University athletics department took that action.

It appears that his coaches understood that if he had been allowed to avoid any consequences this time it could have given him the message that he is above the law.

Mizzou made sure that didn’t happen.

A MINUTE WITH MIKE

House gives first-round ‘yes’ to Right to Work for Missouri

The House last week gave first round approval to legislation that has generated a great deal of debate and discussion this session.

Commonly referred to as Right to Work, the bill would prohibit contracts that require a worker to join a union or pay union fees as a condition of employment.

Twenty-four states have already enacted Right to Work laws, including all of Missouri’s neighbors except Illinois and Kentucky.

Supporters of the idea say the states where legislation like this has been enacted have seen faster job and economic growth when compared with states without Right to Work laws in place. They say many employers consider whether states have such laws when considering where to locate their businesses. They also stress the importance of safeguarding basic personal freedoms by giving workers the ability to decide whether to join a union.

Opponents of the idea say that unions play a vital role in negotiating good wages for employees and ensuring that workplaces remain safe. They stress that these benefits help both union and non-union members who sometimes are required to pay fees to unions. Most feel that this legislation is really focused on diminishing the influence of unions in the political process and point out that Missourians voted against the implementation of a Right to Work law when it was last on the ballot in 1978.

Even though the bill received approval this week, it still has to have another affirmative vote in the House before it can move on to the Senate.

We will continue to debate the merits of this legislation and if passed by both chambers, it will be on the August ballot for voter approval.

Another proposed Constitutional

Mike Thomson amendment was passed last week that would give the voters an opportunity to approve a one-cent sales tax increase to address the huge funding gap between the cost of maintaining our roads and bridges and the money available for the Department of Transportation. The department says it takes approximately $485 million each year to maintain current roads, but the department’s budget is ex-

pected to be as low as $325 million by 2017. If approved by voters, the temporary increase would go into effect in 2015 and last for 10 years, raising an additional $800 million each year.

Voters would then have the opportunity to vote to continue or discontinue the tax.

The increased funding would be used for maintaining present infrastructure and would also be used for a variety of other projects across the state to upgrade our roads and make them safer.

The Constitutional amendment also includes safeguards to make it clear that other means of raising additional funds for transportation projects cannot be put in place without voter approval.

Specifically, the legislation says that toll roads cannot be put in place, nor can the gas tax rate be increased without voter approval while the sales tax increase in in effect. The amendment also clarifies that the sales tax increase would not apply to food sales.

The measure now moves to the Senate for approval. If both the House and Senate reach an agreement, the proposal will go before voters on the November ballot.

If you have questions, you may reach me at my Capitol number, 573751-9465, at the local district number, 660-582-4014, by email at mike. thomson@house.mo.gov or by mail at Room 401B State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101

STRAIGHT TALK FROM SAM

GOP proposing to balance budget I want to take a minute to update you on an important event that takes place each year in Congress — adopting the federal budget for the upcoming year.

In this case, the point of discussion is the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution.

A budget is a statement of priorities; it is a fiscal blueprint that is fundamental to our service as elected representatives. People in Missouri’s Sixth District must live within their own budgets, and Washington must do the same.

I was proud to join with my colleagues last week to support the Republican plan that puts our fiscal house in order by agreeing to a responsible, balanced budget and grow the economy.

This plan targets wasteful spending, strengthens seniors’ Medicare and expands opportunity through long-overdue tax reform. Borrow-

ing nearly 40 cents on every dollar, and with the federal debt totaling more than $17.5 trillion, once again House Republicans chose a path toward long-term fiscal sustainability and solvency instead of continued deficit, debt and decline on the backs

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of middle class families. The budget also makes sure our men and women in uniform have the best resources to protect our national security.

It was critical that this year’s budget repeal Obamacare and clear the way for patient-centered reform; the President’s law is far too flawed to stand as law of the land.

The budget plan put forward from the other side of the aisle spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much. Specifically, it would raise taxes by an additional $1.8 trillion, increase spending by more than $740 billion, and increase debt by $4.3 trillion.

Elected representatives are entrusted with a solemn responsibility to tend the nation’s business and secure a more prosperous America now and for the next generation. Please know that as your Congressman, I will continue to support sound fiscal policies, like a balanced budget.

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I’m what you would call a “selfproclaimed nerd.” That being said, when it comes to comic book superheroes, I’m all DC all the time.

I’m a Batman fanboy and I collect DC comics. My favorite comic book movies have been the “Dark Knight” trilogy from Christopher Nolan. Then, I watched “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

I’m not going to say it’s my new favorite comic book movie, but it takes a firm spot in my top 3, behind the first two Nolan flicks. The movie had my attention from the opening “on your left” sequence.

The movie has great character development throughout for fan favorites Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett

Johansson). The movie places the Captain where he needs to be, in the lead. With the new world that he has come into starts crumbling around him, he firmly embraces the role of leader.

The movie also develops Black Widow to a point where she is primed for her own solo movie. It’s come to a point where the “red in her ledger” is about to come out and a solo movie would be a perfect place to showcase that.

The movie also introduces Falcon (Anthony Mackie). The Falcon isn’t quite Cap’s sidekick, but he is as close as there may be in these movies. The banter and budding friendship between Cap and Falcon are some of the high points of the movie.

One of the best parts of the movie is the subtitle character, The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan).

He steals the movie from his first real appearance on screen when he turns around just in time to snag the iconic Captain America shield out of mid air.

After being introduced to the Soldier, we find out more about his backstory, which brings more to like about the character as a villain. After learning about his past and troubles he’s gone through, it’s hard not to root for him. While Loki may be the fan favorite villain in most moviegoers’ minds, the Winter Soldier can definitely give the God of Mischief a run for his money.

Overall, the movie had me entertained and enthralled throughout.

The only reason I wouldn’t place it as the top Marvel movie to date would be because I’m not sure you can top bringing all the heroes together in The Avengers. But, as for a solo film, this one takes the cake.

The humor is blended in well with the action as well as a touch of spy-espionage thriller. Those qualities, plus the many easter eggs that comic fans will pick up on, make this movie deserve all the praise it’s getting.

And then some.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don’t feel bad for Conan O’Brien. Again.

The 50-year-old talk show host said he was never a contender to take over CBS’ the “Late Show” when David Letterman announced his retirement last week. The funnyman, who has hosted his talk show “Conan” on TBS since 2010, said he believes Stephen Colbert is the “right person” to take over the show from Letterman.

“I wasn’t up for it,” O’Brien said backstage Friday during a break from rehearsing for Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards, which he’s hosting for the first time.

“I’m very happy where I am, but I love Stephen. I think Stephen is great. I’m a huge fan of his as a comic and as a human being. I think it’s fantastic. I’m really glad that he got the job. I look forward to seeing his show.”

O’Brien originally succeeded Letterman on NBC’s “Late Night” in 1993 when Letterman moved to CBS to headline the “Late Show.” O’Brien infamously replaced Jay Leno as host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show” for a mere seven months beginning in 2009 before Leno was reinstated as host in 2010.

“I was very happy because I have such respect for Dave,” O’Brien said. “I’m glad that it’s the right person getting it.”

O’Brien, who has appeared as a guest on Letterman’s show, said he’s excited to see the “Colbert Report” host tackle the “Late Show,” but he definitely didn’t apply for the gig.

“Whenever I would hear there was speculation (that I’d take over the ‘Late Show’), I was like, ‘No. What?’ I’m happy,” said O’Brien, whose TBS talk show has been renewed through November 2015. “I get to do what I want.”

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell injured in automobile accident

NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC says its host Lawrence O’Donnell was injured with his brother Michael in a taxi accident Saturday while vacationing out of the country. The network didn’t specify where the accident occurred.

The two were transported back to the United States — Lawrence to New York and Michael to Boston.

They are both under the care of doctors and are expected to make a full recovery, the network said.

O’Donnell will be off the air for several weeks as he recuperates. MSNBC said Alex Wagner is scheduled to sub for him on “The Last Word” on Tuesday, with Ari Melber filling in Wednesday and Thursday.

A political analyst, journalist, writer and producer, O’Donnell has hosted “The Last Word” since 2010. It airs Mondays through Thursdays at 10 p.m. Eastern time.

Aw, geez, ‘Fargo’ is on TV with Billy Bob Thornton

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This image released by FX shows Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo in a scene from “Fargo.” The 10-episode season premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT on FX.

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — After failed attempts and broken dreams, by golly, someone went and put “Fargo” on series TV. The 10-episode season premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT on FX. And it mesmerizes. As a furtherance of the 1996 crime classic by Joel and Ethan Coen that starred Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi, the TV adaptation is a wonder.

Like that movie, the series is set in rural, snow-glazed Minnesota, but 20 years later (in 2006), and

is stocked with new characters, deadly mischief and a bounty of stars including Allison Tolman as a bright-eyed deputy and Martin Freeman as a nebbishy insurance salesman (distant echoes of the roles played by McDormand and Macy in the film). Also on hand are Colin Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt, Kate Walsh, Keith Carradine, Adam Goldberg, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, and more.

At the core of its deliciously deranged narrative is Lorne Malvo, a sotto-voce psycho whose mysterious path brings him to the town of Bemidji, with many repercussions.

Lorne is played by Billy Bob

Thornton, who radiates still menace while sporting what he calls “a haircut gone wrong.”

“This was not from a salon,” Thornton explains. “It was done by a friend. But looking in the mirror, I thought, ‘Wow — this dark character having bangs, which you associate with innocence, would be great.’ So we decided to go with it.”

The man bringing “Fargo” back to life after ill-fated tries by NBC and CBS in the late 1990s is Noah Hawley, who serves as the show runner, an executive producer and the writer of all 10 episodes.

Somehow Hawley internalized the rules and deadpan tone of the Coens (who are also onboard as executive producers), then ran with their sense of twisted realism to create his own thing.

“He captured the Coen Brothers’ spirit, got their vibe, and yet he didn’t imitate ‘em,” says Thornton.

“I thought, if you’ve done that, you’ve done something great.”

And when he encountered Lorne Malvo in Hawley’s pilot script, “I don’t know why, but I just went, ‘Yeah. That fits: a hand in a glove.’

“I liked the idea of playing a guy who has no conscience,” Thornton goes on. “He has this weird sense of humor. He likes to mess with people. And as we went along I started thinking, he’s a loner, so messing with people is actually his social life, his recreation.”

This is a guy who, when threat-

ened on his home turf by a thug twice his size, unconcernedly steps to his bathroom, drops his trousers and takes a seat. His foe, appalled, beats a hasty retreat.

“He doesn’t like weakness,” Thornton adds. “He has this weird curiosity about weak people. And he sees them as people he can use.”

Having drawn Freeman’s jammed-up pipsqueak into his lair, Lorne shares his code on being tough: “We used to be gorillas. All we have is what we can take and defend.”

Speaking with a reporter in New York last week, the 58-year-old Thornton is jauntily clad in pants with broad black-and-navy stripes, T-shirt, leather jacket, boots and knit fingerless gloves.

He is friendly, easygoing and charismatic with his soft Southern accent — like his character, a force to be reckoned with.

“The most important thing for an actor to know is who he is,” Thornton says. “He’s got to know, ‘OK, I’m the guy for this role — or not.’ Like I always tell people, ‘If you’re doing a movie about Charles de Gaulle, get a French man. That ain’t me.’

“People will say, ‘Well, you need to stretch yourself as an actor.’ But if you start trying to play people who are inherently not you, that’s not going to be your strongest stuff.”

No one can say Thornton hasn’t stretched. He has scored in pop-

corn comedies like “Bad Santa” and “Mr. Woodcock” between decidedly grown-up dramas: the Coen Brothers’ “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” ‘’Monster’s Ball,” ‘’A Simple Plan” and, of course, “Sling Blade,” which he wrote, directed and starred in, winning an Oscar for best adapted screenplay and a best actor nod.

He arrived in Los Angeles as a young man from backwoods Arkansas, looking to write for Hollywood or form a rock band (music remains a lifelong passion).

This country boy with a hayseed triple name may have seemed like a long shot in Tinseltown, “but I’ve always believed in providence,” says Thornton. “Things were really hard at first, but I always had this belief that it was going to be OK.” Then he found his way into an acting class.

“My desire was just to be a working actor,” he replies when asked the scope of his career goal. His ideals: the great character actors Strother Martin and Warren Oates.

“I thought I’d always be sixth or seventh on the call sheet. I never expected much more. So I thought I’d really made it on ‘Hearts Afire,’” the early ‘90s political sitcom starring John Ritter with Thornton in a supporting role. “But years before, I thought I’d made it when I had just one scene on ‘Matlock’!

“It was all fine,” he sums up, “all along the way.”

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Texas artist Don Lock’s “The Supper Quilt” contains 51,816 half-inch squares and depicts Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” The quilt shows the Twelve Disciples and Jesus, left to right: Bartholomew, James the Younger, Andrew, Judas, Peter, John, Jesus, Thomas, James brother of John, Philip, Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon.

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CLARINDA, Iowa — Handcart Quilts and Yarns in Clarinda, Iowa, will host “The Supper Quilt” this weekend to celebrate Easter.

This quilt will be displayed on Saturday, April 19, from 2:30 to 7 p.m., and on Easter Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“The Supper Quilt” depicts Leonardo da Vinci’s

“It just so happened they are going to be Omaha on Thursday and Friday, so when we called about the quilt, they were happy to come to the store,” Ayn said.

“Clarinda will be the first ‘small town’ to have it, and this will be the first time the quilt will be displayed on Easter weekend.”

Ayn believes this event will be a perfect outing for families on Easter.

“After most families

get done with church and brunch, they’re looking for something to do together,” she said. “This is a good, wholesome activity to go along with Easter.”

This quilt has been viewed by various government and church leaders, including popes, presidents and the Queen of England.

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While being employed full-time as a dentist, Locke took two and a half years to sew the pieces of the quilt together. He estimates that there are more than 1,200 hours of work involved, according to his website, www.thesupper.net.

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The 2014 Drug Abuse Resistance Training graduation ceremonies were held this week at Northwest’s Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Sixth-graders from Maryville Middle School, Eugene Field Elementary School, St. Gregory’s School and Horace Mann Laboratory School received certificates and heard a presentation by keynote speaker Ben McCullum, head mean’s basketball coach of the Northwest Bearcats.

In addition, the anti-drug education program hosted its annual fundraiser earlier this month, which was attended by 275 people and brought in nearly $10,000 that will be used to support the classroom-based initiative next year.

Thank You

The family of Randy Cronk wish to thank everyone who sent beautiful floral arrangements, food, and monetary donations, called us with a kind word, sent a card or was just there to help with anything that needed to be done. Our thanks to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home and the Rev. Paul McKim, and to all that helped at the accident. The sudden loss of Randy was made a little easier with the love and support we received from our friends and family. We will forever be grateful.

Randy’s family; Bill, Helen & Rodney; Brandon, Brittney & children; Jeremy & Cindy Cronk.

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NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY INVITATIONAL TRACK MEET

Up and over

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Maryville senior Makenzie Wallace clears the final hurdle during her heat of the 100-meter hurdles during Tuesday’s Northwest Missouri State University Invitational at Maryville High School.

Clear the bar

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Maryville senior Adam Thompson clears the bar during the high jump during Tuesday afternoon’s Northwest Missouri State University Invitational at Maryville High School. For full results, see Thursday’s Daily Forum.

Making contact

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Northeast Nodaway junior Austin Jones gets the only Bluejay hit against East Buchanan on Tuesday night. Jones was 1-for-2 in the Bluejays’ 11-0 loss.

Bluejays get shut out

By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

The Northeast Nodaway Bluejay baseball team ran into a wall on Tuesday night against the East Buchanan Bulldogs.

The Jays were unable to put up any runs and only a single hit in the 11-0 loss to the Bulldogs.

Freshman Andrew Freemyer took the mound in the first inning and had a rough go. After getting two of the first three batters out, he walked five straight and gave up a pair of doubles following the walks, which led to six Bulldog runs in the inning.

Freemyer only pitched one more inning, allowing another run. Junior Andrew Faustlin came on in relief of Freemyer for the final three innings.

The Bulldogs added two runs in both the third and fifth innings to stretch the lead to 11-0. Bluejay junior Austin Jones tallied the only hit, which came in the bottom of

the fifth inning, for Northeast Nodaway.

“We hit the ball hard in the first inning, we just hit it to their guys,” Northeast Nodaway coach Vance Proffitt said. “We didn’t find any holes or any gaps when we did hit it. We didn’t do a very good job swinging the bat today. A lot of swing and misses and a lot of watching. I’m not happy with that and we’re not happy with ourselves.

“We didn’t play very well. We didn’t show up to play and we got our tails kicked and we know it. We have got to do better.

That’s not how we know how to play.”

At the plate, Jones was 1-for-2. Faustlin pitched three relief innings for the Bluejays, giving up three earned runs, five hits and striking out six.

With the loss, the Bluejays drop to 4-3 on the season.

The Bluejays will hit the road for their next game to play conference opponent West Nodaway at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Burlington Junction.

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STEIN’S BLOG

The importance in how you’re labeled

If you drive onto the Northwest Missouri State campus from the east, the marque that flashes campus events will at some point profess, “Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat.” The high school has the same proclamation going; “Once a Spoofhound, always a Spoofhound.”

I get the feeling as I entered my third year away from the coaching profession, that once you’re a coach, you’re always a coach, at least in name. One great thing about living in a small community with a college with a lot of media coverage, everyone knows if you coach one of the local teams.

Everywhere I go, someone is always saying, “How’s it going, Coach?” I’m a friendly guy, so I always try to give a decent response. The trouble is I don’t always know who I’m talking to, so it seems kind-of rude not to address them by some kind of name.

For instance, Jason Lawrence, the sports writer for this newspaper, is never addressed, “How’s it going, sports writer?” Preachers, priests, Congressmen and coaches are part of that small fraternity that can be called by their profession.

Personally, I don’t see the big deal in how you are labeled. For most of my coaching career, the players that knew me best called me “Stein.” I took it with no disrespect, unless of course, a strong adjective came in front of Stein.

At the start of every season, the first time freshmen addressed me, they would always start by saying, “Coach Steinmeyer.” After the upperclassmen would finish rolling with laughter, they would teach the new players their first valuable basketball lesson; call the coach “Stein.”

My coaching staff also had a few good laughs on how I was addressed.

When people were first introduced to me, they often referred to me as Gene, my first name. Lori Hopkins, my assistant coach for eight years would ask, “Who’s Gene?”

I’ve been forced to endure with whatever name I was given at different parts of my life. As I was growing up in a small town of Clatonia, I guess I looked like my dad. The old timers from the small, Nebraska town would call me “Little Steiny.”

Later, older kids gave me my first school nickname. I was playing football with older, bigger kids. They hardly ever let me have the ball, but once an errant kick-off rolled to my feet. I

Gene Steinmeyer grabbed it and started to run for a sure touchdown. However, a 200-pound sixth grader caught me from behind. I wasn’t very fast.

The players were dying laughing at the sight of me running the football.

One said I looked like a peanut running among the older kids. “Peanuts” stuck through all my schooling, even following me to college.

Since I’ve had to accept all kinds of titles, I laugh when some people are hung up with formality. At the Masters Golf Tournament this weekend, 20year old Jordan Speth, called 35-year

old Bubba Watson, “Mr. Watson.” He later said he called Bubba “Mr.” because he thought it would mess with him.

I don’t think a “Mr.” is going to affect a “Bubba” too much. Watson did go on to win the Masters. I wish my parents had named me Bubba.

What’s so important in how you’re labeled, especially in sports? The same goes for wardrobe. You can’t really see it on television, but do you know how much a coach sweats during a game?

Some of these guys have that tie knotted tight at the neck and their sports coat buttoned. Who are they trying to impress? I guarantee sweat has soaked through all layers of clothing during a close game. Where has personal comfort gone?

I often see elementary and middle school male teachers wearing ties.

I was a middle school teacher for 11 years as I started my coaching career.

I can proudly tell you I never wore a tie. Most middle school kids are more worried if they have out-grown the length of their pant legs than if their teacher is wearing a tie.

Coaches from Hawaii have the right idea. They all wear traditional Hawaiian clothing, which is always constructed for comfort. Why should coaches from our 50th state have all the fun?

Wouldn’t you trust the guys that run Wall Street more if they came to work in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt? Rob Ford, the embattled mayor of Toronto, may even get more sympathy for his strange behavior if he wore a polo shirt and sweat pants.

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I don’t see name labels or clothes as a major factor in respect.

As the old saying goes, “You can call me anything you want, just don’t call me late to dinner.”

I hope people keep calling me coach.

Just don’t add an adjective.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Spoofhounds claim 4 top finishes CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — The Maryville track and field team racked up four wins and six other top 10 finishes at the Joe Shy Classic last week.

On the girls side, Makenzie Wallace won the 300-meter hurdles by more than eight seconds and Dominique Wiedmaier claimed a win in the high jump.

Maryville also saw top six finishes by Samantha Walters in the 200-meter dash and the long jump, Bethel Orisho in the 200-meter dash, Nicole Wilson in the discus and shot put, Wallace in the triple jump and the 4x200 and 4x800 relays.

The boys 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams were also victorious. In addition, Jackson Morrison and Adam Thompson recorded top-six finishes in the shot put and high jump, respectively.

NORTHWEST SPORTS Northwest’s Mark earns MIAA Hitter of the Week honors KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest junior first baseman Stephanie Mark has been named MIAA Hitter of the Week for her performance in eight games last week.

Mark hit .484 in eight games as she carried an onbase percentage of .500 while slugging over .700. The first baseman drove in 13 runs, 10 coming against MIAA competition, including a game-winning double that drove in senior Jordan Ereth in the eighth inning to help the Bearcats defeat Lindenwood in extra innings.

The junior comes into the week ranked third in the conference in doubles (12), tied for sixth in home runs (9), and eighth in total bases (92).

Mark leads Northwest in slugging percentage (.657), RBIs (50), doubles (12), and is tied for the lead in home runs (9).

PRO FOOTBALL Bowe’s attorney seeks to suppress evidence in marijuana bust KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An attorney for Kansas City Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe has filed a motion to suppress evidence related to his arrest for possessing marijuana.

Bowe is scheduled to appear Wednesday on a misdemeanor drug charge in the Kansas City suburb of Riverside, where he was pulled over Nov. 10 for speeding.

During the stop, an officer detected a strong marijuana odor in the car.

Bowe was arrested after an officer found a black bag with his wallet, driver’s license and two containers of what the officer suspected to be pot.

Maryville Daily Forum ALLEY OOP®

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

BY DAVE GRAUE AND JACK BENDER

ARLO & JANIS®

BY JIMMY JOHNSON

BIG NATE®

BY LINCOLN PEIRCE

THE BORN LOSER®

FRANK AND ERNEST®

THE GRIZWELLS

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CROSSWORD

BY CHIP SANSOM

BY THAVES

BY BILL SCHORR

SUDOKU

Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

HEART OF THE CITY®

BY MARK TATULLI

BRIDGE

The jump moves to intermediate

by Phillip Adler

MONTY®

BY JIM MEDDICK

SOUP TO NUTZ®

BY RICK STROMOSKI

ASTRO-GRAPH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014

by Bernice Bede Osol

THATABABY

HERMAN®

BY PAUL TRAP

®

BY JIM UNGER

KIT N’ CARLYLE® BY LARRY WRIGHT

Your popularity this year will be due to your original ideas and colorful manner of expression. Your ability to win over influential people will prove valuable. A decisive and unrelenting approach will help you achieve your dreams, hopes and wishes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Don’t cut corners when dealing with legal, financial or medical matters.

Take the time to fully understand what’s expected of you as well as the penalties you could face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You need to be at your best when dealing with loved ones. Show patience and care, and listen attentively to everyone’s concerns and feelings.

Equality should be your goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don’t risk your position by entering into a relationship with a co-worker.

Inappropriate remarks or suggestions, no matter how innocent, could cost you dearly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -You will feel better about yourself by making a small personal improvement. Even though you may be reluctant at first, changes at home will turn out better than expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your family may feel that they are no longer a priority in your eyes. Curtail the number of hours you spend working and spend more time close to home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Professional changes will work out in your favor if you focus your

energy on work and present your accomplishments with confidence.

Don’t rely on others to hand you the spotlight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your superiors will be impressed with the way you handle a crisis at work.

Your grace under pressure and your professionalism will put you at the top of the list when promotions are available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Stimulate your senses today. Increase your knowledge by studying various philosophical or self-awareness practices. Checking out different attitudes and points of view will help you relate to others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -A solid moneymaking opportunity will present itself. Careful research and investigation will provide the insight you need to take full advantage of the situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your popularity will increase if you listen attentively to friends and colleagues. An invitation to a social event will open several promising doors.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Jealousy in the workplace could lead to damaging rumors. Someone is likely to have an ulterior motive. Keep your personal life private to avoid an unpleasant confrontation.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your unique abilities are not being used to their full potential. Investigate other job markets, and network with former co-workers or clients. Consider making a change in direction.

Stanley Milgram, a social psychologist who died in 1984, said, “It is easy to ignore responsibility when one is only an intermediate link in a chain of action.”

The player who will become the dummy is a tad like that, but in particular must not ignore his responsibilities in the bidding.

Today’s deal, though, features another word in that sentence. Look at the South hand.

West’s opening bid of one heart is followed by two passes. What should South do?

In the second seat, immediately over a one-level opening bid, a single jump overcall in a suit is weak, indicating a respectable six-card suit and some 5-10 high-card points. In the balancing seat, though, the jump overcall becomes intermediate. It shows a decent six-card suit and some 1416 high-card points -- one winner more than a minimum opening bid.

Here, over South’s two-spade bid, presumably West would rebid three hearts, and North would compete with three spades. Then let’s assume that South shrugs his shoulders and bids four spades.

West leads the heart king.

East overtakes with his ace and returns the heart two. West wins, cashes the club ace, and continues with another club. How should declarer continue?

This deal is easy for someone who remembers the chain of action and inaction during the bidding. East passed over one heart, but has produced the heart ace.

He cannot also have the spade king; otherwise, he would have responded.

So South should play a spade to his ace, being relieved when the king comes tumbling down.

Declarer draws the last trump and claims.

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MOWING, TRIMMING, landscaping, any property.

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MATHEWS APEX red riser, black 50-60 lb. limbs, great condition, 28.5” draw, $350 OBO. Call or text Tyler, 660-215-0502. 49-tfn MY FAVORITE Muffin, Maryville, Mo. Highly motivated seller, great opportunity. Call today 847-9487520 ext. 319.

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GARAGE SALE: 1644 North College Drive, Friday, April 18, 9am-6pm.

Antiques, primitives, tools, glassware, jewelry, marbles, clothes and more. Rain or shine. No early birds. 71-5

Contact LOCH SAND AND CONSTRUCTION CO.

FLOOR LAMPS; night stand; white patio tables; queen headboard, bed frame, bedding; movies; computer programs; dishes; metal folding table; tan microfiber chair. Friday, 1-5:30pm, 1065 South Dunn.

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27137 NORTHRIDGE Drive. Very large sale. Friday and Saturday, 6:30 a.m.

73-3 BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters accepts garage sale leftovers. Clothing, shoes, accessories, books, small household items. Blue bins located at Hy-Vee, Sutherlands, Wal-Mart, Dollar General North and on 9th Street. Sorry no furniture or electronics. Call 660-5627981 for more information.

For Sale NEED STORAGE? Why pay rent when you can own?

Many sizes and styles of portable lawn and garden sheds, horse/cattle shelters,

Association of Group Homes and Nodaway County Services is seeking qualified applicants to work part-time as a Community RN (CRN) for our nine group homes in Maryville. This individual would work approximately 65 hours per month.

This position would handle assessments of the individuals supported, reviewing labs, physician orders, medications, and records. Delegated nursing tasks and specialized instruction would also be done which would include tube feeding, insulin tasks, tracheostomy, and other ostomy care. Also the CRN would do any additional services such as direct nursing care, or nursing directives pertinent to health monitoring processes.

A competitive wage will be offered, and the applicant must have a current RN license that is in good standing.

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Offer valid April 15, 2014 ‐ May 31, 2014 for candidates who qualify.

Call 660‐748‐HOGS

today for more informa�on, or apply in person at our main office 4 miles north of Princeton on Hwy 65.

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Successful candidate’s job duties include assisting the field survey party by making survey measurements for route surveys by operating various field equipment.

This position will require moderate physical activity.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, including successful completion of a trigonometry course and three creditable hours of college level surveying courses towards registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

If interested, please fill out our on-line application at www.modot.org/jobs.

Deadline to apply is April 25, 2014.

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MICHAEL’S MOBILE Computer Service. Diagnostic at your home. Remove viruses, install new programs, custom build your system. Senior’s discount.

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South Nodaway Board of Education welcomes bids that quote the work at an hourly rate and include removal of debris by volunteers using the debris for fill material. The successful bidder must be bonded and insured in the state of Missouri. The South Nodaway R-IV School District has a letter on file declaring that the building is free of asbestos. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the South Nodaway R-IV

District Office C/O Board Secretary Brandy Wolf, 209 Morehouse, Barnard, MO 64423 by 3:00 p.m.

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---------------April 9 & 16, 2014 Advertisement for Bids Maryville R-II School District will accept bids for technology equipment/

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April 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16, 2014 South Nodaway R-IV School District REQUEST FOR BIDS The South Nodaway R-IV School District is accepting bids for the demolition and removal of the elementary school building located in Guilford, MO. The successful bid proposal will include filling the basement area on the location using brick and masonry debris from the building, removal of all debris not used for fill material, leveling and grading of the lot once all material has been removed. The demolition, removal and grading must be completed within a six month time frame from award of the bid to completion. The successful bidder will have the right to salvage any or all of the building and related contents from the date of the award of the bid. The

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Author with local ties visits Horace Mann

By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

Former Horace Mann student and Maryville High School graduate James Solheim knew from an early age he would one day become a writer. In fact, starting in third grade, he saved all of his writing projects for just such an endeavor.

“I remember making the conscious decision during the summer between second and third grade that I was going to be a writer,” Solheim said. “I began saving all of my writing projects so I could use them again someday.”

Solheim, who was in Maryville on Monday to meet with Horace Mann students and read excerpts of his newest book, “The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains,” remembers walking those same hallways as an elementary student.

‘Be yourself, and write what you think is fun, interesting and especially unique.’

— James Solheim “I remember a classmate named Ben Mullins who moved to Texas in second grade,” Solheim said.

“Then I moved away from Maryville for a time in fifth grade. These were events I drew from when I wrote ‘The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains.’

Children have friends move away, and they don’t realize at the time they may not see them again for a long time, if at all.”

In addition to his new book, Solheim has three other published titles, “It’s Disgusting and We Ate It” (2001), “Born Yesterday” (2010) and “Santa’s Secrets Revealed” (2014).

“When I write a book, I keep in mind the books that I read as a child that interested me,” Solheim said. “I strive to write books that are enjoyable both to the children and to the parents who have to read them repeatedly to their children.

“One of the greatest compliments I’ve ever received for my writing was contained in a review of one of my books,” Solheim said.

“The reviewer assured parents that they wouldn’t get bored reading this book over and over to their children.

That meant a lot to me.”

Solheim’s books are picture books, and the process of writing one, from beginning to being published, takes about three years, on average. One of his works took a little less time, but some have taken longer as well.

“Once the manuscript is written,” Solheim said, “there’s an incredible amount of back and forth between myself and the publisher. For example, in my original ‘Addleston’ manuscript, the story was told from the point of view of adults, looking back on the events of their childhood.

“The publisher asked that I rewrite the story from the point of view of the child during his childhood. This back and forth process took nine months, and ultimately that publisher did not publish the book. Fortunately I found another publisher who did publish it.”

Sometimes the “back and forth” process with the publisher can accidentally produce a better story.

“When I was writing ‘Santa’s Secrets Revealed,’ we found out that Rudolph is a trademarked character,” Solheim said. “So I found a humorous way to write around Rudolph without mentioning him by name. In the story, the unnamed Rudolph character falls ill and can’t join Santa on Christmas Eve and is replaced by a singing cow, which ultimately made the story much better.”

Solheim’s writing process involves taking the time to fully develop characters, then allowing the developing story to take the characters wherever it will.

“That’s probably one thing I need to get better at,” Solheim said. “I tend to really let the story show me where to take the characters a little too long in the writing process. My wife reads all of my work, and

STEVE HARTMAN/DAILY FORUM

Hometown author

Above: Maryville native and children’s author James Solheim shows Horace Mann Laboratory School students a book he wrote and illustrated as a child during a Monday presentation at the school. Solheim, a Maryville High School graduate, attended Horace Mann as well. Below: Three examples of Solheim’s work are “It’s Disgusting and I Ate It,” “Born Yesterday,” and his most recent release, “The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains,” which Solheim read to a group of Horace Mann elementary students Monday during his visit to the school. she will remind me that the characters have to go somewhere and do something in a timely manner once they’re developed.”

Solheim has had great experiences with the illustrators he has worked with during his projects.

“I’ve learned that two heads are better than one when it comes to picture books, so I don’t give the illustrator any real ideas,” Solheim said. “I’ve thought about illustrating my own books, but in every instance that I’ve worked with an illustrator, the book turns out way different and way better than my idea.”

Solheim’s advice to aspiring writers is simple, yet direct.

“You have to be patient,” Solheim said. “Don’t imitate what’s out there currently, because most of those ideas are three or more years old, and in most cases publishers have moved on to something else.

“Be yourself, and write what you think is fun, interesting and especially unique.”

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