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Volume 104 • Number 74 • Thursday, April 17, 2014 • PO Box 188 • 111 E. Jenkins • Maryville, MO
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R-II board names president, new AD By TONY BROWN News editor
With no membership changes due to a lack of challengers in the April 8 municipal election, an officially reconstituted Maryville R-II School Board met Tuesday, voting in new officers and selecting mathematics teacher Jason Kurz as the district’s new athletics director for the 2014-’15 school year. Kurz is replacing Paul Snow, who has been reassigned to the position of high school activities coordinator. After 12 months as head of the district’s governing panel, Roger Baker stepped down during an organizational session held prior to
the regular meeting, and the board chose Frank Grispino as its new president and Rob Sparks as vice president. Both will serve oneyear terms. Another personnel item included board acceptance of the resignation of veteran Northwest Technical School agriculture teacher Jacqueline Lacy, who is leaving the district at the end of the school year In other business, Superintendent Larry Linthacum issued thanks to the board, district staff and the Maryville community at large for support of a $10.25 million bond issue in the election, which passed easily. The bonds will provide financing
for a new Maryville High School performing arts center, a second high school gymnasium and an enlarged cafeteria and kitchen at Eugene Field Elementary School. Other improvements are to include a new MHS weight room and secured main entrances at all three of the district’s campuses. Linthacum briefly laid out a construction schedule for the proposed auditorium, saying that work is to begin this fall and continue through December 2015. He said the district could have moved construction up had it spent significantly more on preliminary architectural and engineering plans, but that the decision was made to delay such spending until
Kurz is new MHS athletics director By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
Jason Kurz has coached four sports during his three-year tenure at Maryville High School. Starting with the 2014-’15 school year, he will be in charge of the athletic department. “I’m very excited, it’s a great opportunity,” Kurz said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do my whole life and kind of worked toward that goal. I didn’t necessarily see it happening this soon, but I’m very excited, especially to do it here at Maryville.” Kurz was approved Tuesday night by the Maryville R-II School Board to take over as athletic director next school year. He will replace Paul Snow, the 2014 Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year for the Northwest District, who was previously reassigned to be the activities coordinator. Kurz said it would be a challenge following in Snow’s footsteps, but that he is glad to have Snow there as a resource as he moves into his new role. “It’s going to be a challenge because he set the bar so high,” Kurz said. “This department’s up high. That doesn’t mean we can’t
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voters actually approved the measure. As for the secondary gymnasium, that project will move forward as well, even though an applied-for grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency has yet to be approved. The grant is contingent on the gym being built in a way that would allow it to be used as a community crisis shelter designed with extra thick walls and other protective infrastructure. If the grant does not come through, a more conventional facility is to be built at less cost using bond revenue. Linthacum said that, at the moment anyway, he is not especially optimistic that the grant will come through. “It doesn’t look good,” he said. “We’re hoping that in time that it might be approved, but at this time it has not been.” In addition to new construction, the board was informed of other improvements slated for this summer, including asphalting of the lower, west-side parking lot running along Munn Avenue. Keller Construction of St. Joseph, which has also been contracted by the city of Maryville to pave a number of city streets this year, was the successful bidder on the job, which carries an estimated cost of $111,635. On other fronts, the superintendent had some pleasant fiscal news for the board with regard to faculty/staff health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, premiums for which will not increase for the coming school year. Again in 2014-’15, R-II will pay
Frank Grispino New R-II Board President $1.28 million for employee health insurance out of a budget totaling $17.9 million. Other administrators reporting to the board included Northwest Technical School Director Jeremy Ingraham, who said the tech school’s building trades program will construct its next house on a lot obtained from the city of Maryville in exchange for student construction of two new rental cabins at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. The residence, to contain three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an unfinished basement, will be located at North Vine and Sixth streets. As with similar projects in the past, the home will be offered for sale following completion in order to recoup construction costs. District staff also made a couple of calendar announcements, including the annual Eugene Field Elementary School Field Day on Wednesday May 14 and MHS graduation, which will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.
Gift, grants boost library By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer
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Maryville Public Library Director Stephanie Patterson is shown next to one of the five new computers that the library purchased with new grant funds.
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A new color copying machine, six new computers and 30 new folding tables are just a few of the items the Maryville Public Library has been able to purchase in recent months due to three grants totaling $24,515 plus a $1,800 gift from Nodaway Valley Bank. Two of the grants were funded federally via the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The third came from the locally administered Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust. Maryville Public Library Director Stephanie Patterson said she had a growing list of items that were wearing out and needed to be replaced, and that the grants were very welcome in yet another tight budget year. “The things we’ve been able to purchase with these grants may not be flashy, but they are what we need to keep the library functioning at a time when use is at an all-time high,” Patterson said. “We’re grateful to the Missouri State Library for helping us obtain these funds as well as the Rickard Grant trustees.” The $14,594 Rickard Grant paid for 30 lightweight folding tables, table and chair dollies and a flat screen TV with a cart. These
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items will be used for programming in the basement community room, as well as by community groups and families who rent the room for their own events and meetings. The Rickard Grant also provided $2,000 for children’s books and $1,000 toward the new copier. The rest of the cost of the copier, which is available for public use, was covered by federal Library Services and Technology Act funds totaling $3,733, money that went for new patron receipt printers as well. A separate $6,188 LSTA grant, awarded in the fall, paid for new wireless software and six new PCs, four of which are used by patrons to access the library’s catalog. Patterson said that while she’s thankful for the LSTA grants, she’s nervous about federal lawmakers seeking to cut federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “IMLS is the source of most of our grant funding,” Patterson said. “Those grants help us keep up with the technology needs of our patrons, so that Maryville residents can have the same level of access to technology as library patrons in urban centers. I encourage citizens to let (U.S. Rep.) Sam Graves, (U.S. Sen.) Roy Blunt and (U.S. Sen.) Claire McCaskill
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know how important these funds are to rural communities.” Nodaway Valley Bank donated $1,800 to the library for leveled reading books, which are intended for children just learning to read on their own. Such books, Patterson said, are in high demand and account for much of the recent record circulation. “We needed help meeting that demand, and Nodaway Valley Bank came through for us,” she said. In an effort to generate still more funds, the library host a book sale this week beginning today and running through Saturday. “This is the first sale that the proceeds are going to the ‘Reach Out and Read’ program,” Patterson said. “There’s an early childhood specialist at Northwest that wrote a grant. What it does is work through the physicians’ offices, and when kids come in for their well-child visits, the doctor — in addition to checking their health — tells parents they might want to start reading to their child. The kids then get a free book.” Along with the book sale, the library is holding an open house from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Friday that will feature drawings made by local children featuring scenes from their favorite books.
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RITA J. CHAPPELL 1938-2012
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.
Hurlburt, Cameron Byergo and Truman Byergo. He was laid to rest at the Barnard Masonic Cemetery, Barnard, Mo. Graveside Military Services were held by Tri-C American Legion Post 464, Conception Jct. and Missouri Honors Program. Services for Wilma Marie Totten, 89, Maryville, Mo., were held April 15, 2014 at the First Christian Church, Maryville with Reverend Dale Stewart officiating. She passed away April 10, 2014 in Platte City, Mo. Musical selections were
“The Old Rugged Cross”, “Peace in the Valley” and “In the Garden”. Pallbearers were Stephen Totten, Daniel Totten, Emery Dale Totten, Dean Breach, Larry McIntyre and Andrew Adwell Honorary pallbearers were Jerry McElroy, Christopher Williams, Andrew Williams, Brandon Williams, Jason “Rocky” Totten, Justin Ragone, Derick VanBilliard, Ean Hicks, Sagan Hicks and Seth Hicks. She was laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.
Maryville Public Safety Incidents April 4 11:32 p.m. – 1200 block N. Main – Juwan D. Williams, 21, Kansas City, Mo. – Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, equipment violation; Jeremiah R. Hill, 22, Blue Springs, Mo. – Possession of marijuana April 5 2:14 a.m. – 200 block E. Torrance – Jamie E. Evans, 20, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway, failure to maintain financial responsibility April 6 11:58 p.m. – 600 block S. Main – Cameron R. Harmeyer, 20, Maryville – Minor in possession 12:53 a.m. – U.S. Hwy 71 Bypass – Margaret K. Veer, 20, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated, minor in
possession, open container in a motor vehicle, careless & imprudent driving, failure to maintain right half of roadway, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle April 10 7:47 a.m. – 100 block S. Main – Peyton J. James, 40, Stanberry, Mo. – Driving while suspended, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to register a motor vehicle. 9:45 a.m. – 1000 block N. Main – Anthony L. Dupree, 26, Maryville – Failure to register a motor vehicle, failure to maintain financial responsibility April 11 11:44 p.m. – 300 block N. Market – Jacob D. Radcliff, 19, Glenwood, Iowa – Minor in possession April 12 12:58 a.m. – 300 block N. Market – Calvin R. Utt,
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Services Held Services for Forrest Emmet Byergo, 97, Ozark, Mo., were held April 12, 2014 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Moon officiating. He passed away April 7, 2014 in Ozark, Mo. Andy Hurlburt was solist and guitarist. Musical selections were “Amazing Grace”, “Psalm 23” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand”. Pallbearers were Scott Byergo, Drew Byergo, Brad Byergo, Justin Byergo, Marc Byergo, Bryson Byergo, Will Hurlburt and Caleb Gorton. Honorary pallbearers were Brady
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19, Maryville – Minor in possession 9:51 a.m. – 700 block N. Mulberry – Property damage – ongoing investigation 11:38 p.m. – 500 block N. Fillmore – Carter M. Gladstone, 19, Maryville – Minor in possession, open container in a motor vehcile.; Brendan E. Jensen, 19, Maryville – Minor in possession April 13 4:00 a.m. – 1100 block N. College Drive – Susmith-Reddy, Siddipeta, 23, Maryville – Permitting a peace disturbance 10:01 a.m. – 500 block W. Fourth – Property damage – ongoing investigation 10:44 a.m. – 600 block W. Third – Property damage – ongoing investigation Accidents April 8 12:16 p.m. – 100 block W. Lincoln – Driver 1: Jodi D. Holmes, 21, Maryville – Failure to yield; Driver 2: Irmalee M. Schieber, 88, Maryville April 11 12:30 a.m. – S. Main & E. Lieber – Driver 1: Edwin J. Makings, 28, Maryville – Careless & imprudent driving; Driver 2: Alexander E. Verbrugge, 20, Blue Springs, Mo. 6:05 p.m. – U.S. Hwy 46 – Driver 1: Frederick W. Rohs, 45, Maryville; Driver 2: Rene I. Burson, 50, Maryville April 13 3:45 a.m. – 700 block E. First – Driver 1: Cassie M. Swanson, 22, Overland Park, Kan. – Careless & imprudent driving; Vehicle owner 2: Douglas K. Lonn, Maryville
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The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Wednesday, April 9. 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 board included: · Certification by Walker of the county sales tax question that appeared on the April 8 municipal election ballot. The measure, which is projected
to produce approximately $1 million a year in new revenue for road gravel, passed 1,710 votes to 1,121. Walker stated that she had submitted the pertinent documents to the state Department of Revenue for review and approval. · Department of Revenue submission of sales and use tax revenues for March. Sales tax totaled $169,873, which was $4,053 higher than for March 2013. Use tax totaled $11,532, which was $9,689 lower than for last year at this time. Meeting minutes recorded that the use tax decline in due
to reporting changes for vehicle sales tax. · The selection of South District Commissioner Robert Stiens to act as presiding commissioner for the remainder of 2014 whenever permanent Presiding Commissioner Robert Schieber is absent. · The following inspections reviews: A proposed school bus sign on Road No. 631 in Polk Township, a brush complaint on Road No. 458 in Jackson Township, and a bridge inspection on Road No. 1027 in Washington Township.
Community Events – THURSDAY –
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 17 Humane Society Spring Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Christian Church, Maryville, May 1 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 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 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 660254-4369 AA meeting, 8 p.m. weekly, Conception Abbey
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Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Burlington Jct. Park, April 19 Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Donaldson Westside Park, April 19 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 19 Eagles Dance, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Dixie Cadillacs, April 19. WWI Presentation by Catrina Pelton & MHS Students, 2 p.m., Nodaway County Historical Museum, April 26 Mitch Gallagher Concert and Dinner, 6 to 10 p.m., Maryville Country Club, Maryville R-II Foundation, April 26 Prescription Disposal, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WalMart, Maryville Public Safety and Northwest Wellness Center, April 26 Graham, Maitland, Skidmore Garage Sales, 8am, April 26 Calvary Chapel Benefit Garage Sale, 8am-5pm, April 26. Stanberry City Wide Garage Sales, April 26 Pickering City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m., April 26 Humane Society Adoption Event, 10 a.m. to noon, Orschelns, 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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Beef and Noodle Dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hopkins Community Bldg., April 27 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.
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Widowed Persons Meeting, Mandarin, 11 a.m., April 28 Coffee Talk, senior health & awareness. 1st Monday, Maryville Community Center, 10-10:30 a.m. 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.,10 a.m., Greenhouse Tours, May 6. 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
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CAPITOL NEWS Universities talk tax cuts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Officials from Missouri’s public universities are raising concerns about reduced revenues for education as state lawmakers consider an income tax cut. A statement signed by the governing board presidents of nine state universities cites concerns that legislation could limit the money available for education. Although the letter does not specifically mention the proposed income tax cut, the executive director of the Council on Public Higher Education said that is the subject of the concerns. The Republican-led House could vote as soon as Wednesday on whether to give final approval to a bill that would eventually cut more than $600 million of income taxes for individuals and businesses. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has said the bill could harm education funding. He vetoed a tax cut last year.
House backs Bright Flight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House members have endorsed legislation that could offer additional financial assistance to persuade more top students to stay in the state after graduation day. The legislation would add a forgivable loan to Missouri’s Bright Flight scholarship program. Each year a student works in Missouri after school would count toward one year of loan forgiveness. Leaving before the loan is repaid would require repaying the loan with interest. Bright Flight scholarships are awarded based on ACT or SAT scores. The House gave the measure first-round approval Tuesday. It needs another affirmative vote before moving to the state Senate. Earlier, the chamber included the proposal in the state operating budget that they endorsed.
Bill would warn of fluoride JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Public water systems could be required to notify Missouri customers before eliminating fluoride from drinking water. The Missouri House gave first-round approval Tuesday to the legislation. It would require notification at least 90 days before a vote to permanently cease fluoridation. Water systems would need to inform customers, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Senate halts ethics debate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Senate has temporarily set aside debate on ethics legislation that would curb lobbying. The bill would make lawmakers wait two years after their terms expire before registering as lobbyists. It would require lawmakers to reimburse lobbyists for most gifts within 30 days and lobbyists would have 48 hours to report such expenditures. But debate was halted after a Democratic attempt to add an amendment to impose limits on campaign contributions. Another provision would bar legislators from serving as paid consultants until one year after leaving office.
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Shown is an architect’s rendering of a new assisted living center to be constructed in the 800 block of South Country Club Road. Earlier this week, the Maryville City Council approved a special use permit that will allow the enhanced-care retirement community to exist inside a neighborhood otherwise zoned for single-family housing.
City okays new developments By TONY BROWN News editor
The Maryville City Council this week moved through what appeared to be a routine series of ordinances, but though the proposals were not the type designed to raise anyone’s pulse, they do set the stage for growth in the local residential sector. Two of the measures were in connection with construction of a proposed 50-bed assisted living facility along the 800 block of South Country Club Road being developed by an entity doing business as Maryville Missouri Assisted Living Property Investment LLC. One of the ordinances allows the enhanced-care retirement community to be constructed in an area zoned R-1 for single-family residences under a special use permit. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland told council members that such permits already exist in similarly zoned neighborhoods containing nursing homes, and that the exception has met with approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The center is to be situated on a little more than six acres of annexed land acquired by the developers from the Sarah J. Arnold Trust, a larger section of which the local Arnold fam-
ily plans to develop over time into high-end family homes. According to Jim Eisenhart of ClearPath Senior Holdings of St. Louis, which initiated the development process lasts fall, the $6 million assisted living facility will embrace 37,000 square feet and require a staff of approximately 40 employees. The facility is to include a memory-care unit, industrial kitchen, private dining, a cafe, lounge areas, a rehabilitation room, salon, courtyard and other amenities. In passing the second ordinance, the city ensures that the remainder of the 30-acre parcel, slated for the new housing subdivision, will remain classed as R-1, the city’s most restrictive residential zone with regard to setbacks, population density and other requirements. Another local development in the offing addressed by the council this week related to proposed construction of three new duplexes at Eighth and Walnut streets just east of Northwest Missouri State University. The construction is being undertaken by local real estate agent Curt Tobin, and the project has been accepted by the city for its Campus Town Redevelopment Incentive Program, an initiative designed to
encourage new residential development, especially of rental properties within aging neighborhoods bordering campus. Under CTRIP, in exchange for appropriate, planned developments, the city agrees to waive demolition debris disposal fees and other permit costs associated with installation of water and sewer infrastructure as well as construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. In order to qualify for the incentives, however, projects must be must be pre-approved and “show significant redevelopment potential and benefits to the overlay district.” In addition, the property must be free of tax liens, utility fees and civil penalties. Upon approval, developers have three months to demolish old structures and a year to complete redevelopment unless an alternative timeline is approved ahead of time by City Hall. In Tobin’s case, Heiland told the council, some exceptions have been granted to existing zoning rules related to setbacks. He added however, that the nature of the development fits well into the vision for the neighborhood described in the city’s comprehensive plan. The three duplexes, to be built on four parcels at 804,
806, 814 and 816 N. Walnut, will have slightly smaller lot widths and front- and sideyard setbacks than would normally be required. Still, said Heiland, the advantages of creating quality rental housing close to the university outweigh the need to impose the rules to the letter. “This project certainly fits with the neighborhood and with the character of the site,” he said. The nowvacant lots were formerly occupied by three empty, blighted structures demolished by Tobin last year. In other business, the council passed an ordinance executing a Missouri State Block Grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission that will provide design funds for taxiway and electrical improvements at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport. The $49,000 grant requires a 5 percent local match, and the work relates to proposed rehabilitation of the north-end taxiway turnaround and replacement of taxiway lights, a wind cone and runway edge lights. Construction itself will be paid for mostly through a Federal Aviation Administration grant totaling $350,000 with a required 10 percent local match. The project is included in the city’s fiscal 2014 budget.
Kurz to take over as Maryville athletics director Continued from Page 1 grow, but he set the bar high. Paul’s a good friend of mine, a mentor of mine, somebody I’ve worked for. I’m super, super appreciative of all he’s done for me personally, and I look forward to still having him around. He’s going to be a great resource, and I know he’s going to continue to do great things for this district.” The district had more than 30 applicants for the spot, but in the end Superintendent Larry Linthacum said he believes Kurz is the best person for the job. “We felt he was the best candidate for the position — the type of person he is, the passion he has for education and kids — we feel he has leadership skills that will be a good fit for the position and we’re excited to have him in this leadership role,” Linthacum said. Kurz has taught mathematics at Maryville High School since 2012 following his graduation from Northwest Missouri State University. “Once I got about halfway through college, this was a place I wanted to stay,” Kurz said. “It worked out that way. I got the teaching job, the coaching jobs, and now I just bought my first house here, so I’m starting to cement myself in the
community. It’s home for me now.” During his time at Maryville, Kurz has also served as assistant softball coach, assistant basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. In addition, he served as the head cross country coach last fall. “I’ve gotten my hand in a lot of different sports,” Kurz said. “I’ve got a lot of different experiences working for several different coaches that have done it for a long time.” Having that experience with the coaches and getting to know a lot of the kids through both the classroom and athletic fields are things he said will help him as he moves into the athletic director position. “I’ve already got that personal connection with parents, kids and coaches,” he said. But he added that leaving the classroom will be the hardest part of the transition, although he looks forward to working with the coaches more closely. ““It’ll be a difference. I’ll miss not having as much one-on-one connection with kids,” Kurz said. “I’ll definitely miss that. That’s one of the hardest parts of giving that up. “I’m just looking forward to working with the different coaches, being around
all of the sports, getting to do some of the behind the scenes stuff — I just look forward to that being my day-to-day job.” While Kurz said his lack of experience could be a challenge, it is one he looks forward to facing head on with the help of the coaches in place. “It’s the elephant in the room, but people are going to question my experience and rightfully so,” Kurz said. “It’s one of the things I told them in my interview, I said, ‘If you can’t hire me because of my experience, I get it. I don’t agree with it, but I get it.’ I feel like I’m ready, I feel like I’m prepared. There’s going to be opposition on that end, whether from parents on the outside or coaches as well. I’m gonna have my hand above coaches that have coached longer than I’ve been alive, that’s a legit possibility, that’s a real thing. It’s just building a relation-
ship with those coaches and parents and these kids and the other faculty. It’s just going to be important to know that we’re working toward the same goal.” Kurz will still work directly with Snow, and the hope is that their two roles will mesh in a way that makes the athletic department run smoothly. “Looking at the activities coordinator position, it’s more of a manger role as far as the scheduling of events, coordinating the officials, the transportation, the gateworkers, just the behindthe-scenes things that have to take place for all of our activities,” Linthacum said. “We feel like that’s a crucial role with our district.” Linthacum added that the athletic director position is one that will “help students reach their potential” and that “athletics is just one component of that.” Kurz’s main duties will include program evaluation
and communication with coaches, parents, athletes and stakeholders. “It’s an all-encompassing overall leadership role that we see will benefit kids, our school district and stakeholders, and we’re looking forward to it,” Linthacum said. While Kurz knows the new role will bring chal-
lenges, it’s a position he’s looking forward to holding for a long time. “It’s going to be a tough situation now, but one I’m really excited for,” Kurz said. “We have good coaches here. I look forward to working with them all and being a Maryville Spoofhound for a long, long time.”
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ALTERNATIVE VIEWS
MU president touts values of higher ed
For more than 30 years, the business world was my home. I was fortunate enough to have a seat at the leadership table for large, complex organizations like IBM, leading thousands of employees through times of significant change and revolutionary business practices. That experience is one of the reasons why I was hired to be the 23rd president of the University of Missouri System. With more than 75,000 students on four campuses, plus our Extension and health care system, we, ourselves, are a large, complex organization. Soon after I became president, I realized that there was a fundamental disconnect about the perception of the value of higher education. That’s why I recently visited Maryville Middle School as part of my Show Me Value tour, speaking to 7th and 8th graders about the value and importance of higher education. I was proud to have my friend and colleague Dr. John Jasinski, president of your great local institution, Northwest Missouri State University, join me on my visit, as all of us in higher education face this troubling disconnect. Major news outlets like Time magazine have reported in recent years on trends in higher education, including increases in student debt or declines in job placement rates that have focused on the extreme instead of the typical. Major company CEOs, like the founder of PayPal, also have recently publicly denounced higher education, declaring that “too many kids go to college.” And here in Missouri – with our huge disparities between the urban and rural populations – studies have shown that Missourians don’t feel like they are getting a good return on their investment in higher education. There was a time not that long ago when a college degree was coveted. Now people seem to think of college as a way to drown in debt, and a college degree not worth the paper it’s printed on. To this, I simply shake my head. By any measure, a college education is still valuable. Studies consistently show that those with a college degree earn about $1.6 million TIM WOLFE, President more in their lifetime than Missouri University System those without a degree. Unemployment rates for college graduates are less than half than those who didn’t go to college. Not to mention a lifetime prosperity that extends to the next generation, enabling children and grandchildren to go to college. These, of course, are just the values that accrue to an individual. As a society, we are made better by an educated population. Our culture is more vibrant. Our economy is richer. And our quality of life is greatly improved by new technologies and products that are largely developed in college laboratories and brought to market for the benefit of our fellow citizens. Now there’s no promise that every college graduate will get a job the moment they graduate, or that all college graduates will become millionaires. But the odds are greatly in their favor, and in our global, competitive economy, it’s a bet I’d be willing to make. Higher education is the path to success for our young people, and investing in higher education has and will continue to serve our state well as we endeavor to create more jobs in Missouri. I appreciated the opportunity to visit with your students and community leaders, and I encourage you to join me in raising your voice in support of higher education and the benefits it provides to individuals, communities and our state.
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LIFE LIKE MINE
When the sun comes, sweats go
After one of the most brutally cold winters on recent record, those in our small Missouri town awoke to sunny skies and summer-like temperatures over the weekend. We emerged slowly into the outdoors, blinded by that bright ball in the sky. Or that could have been the reflection off our white legs, which hadn’t seen a bit of color since the end of September. But there are perks to one’s life when your home is buried in snow and you’re wrapped in six layers of sweatpants for months at a time. For instance, the lawn. Do I care that it’s brown and ugly and looks more like the recreational area of a maximum security prison than the backyard of a nice suburban home? Heck, no. Don’t care ‘cuz I didn’t catch a glimpse of it between midDecember and early April. I stopped looking out the window. Out of sight, out of mind, you know. The same can be said for my thighs. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it means I will no longer be able to jump into the security of yoga pants and an oversized sweatshirt and fritter about my day. I’ll have to start shaving my legs. Every. Darn. Day. Rather than the customary every OTHER darn day. At least my husband will be happier. No one likes sleeping next to a hedgehog. And speaking of husbands, the warmer temperatures ignited his inner handyman as well. Although I feared his landscaping job would be a lot more complicated than my own. *** His mission? Servicing the lawn mowers, getting them ready and raring to go for spring. I looked outside at said lawn, brown grass and all, and snarked, “I don’t think that’s necessary.” I gestured out the window and added, “Cellblock C has it reserved this afternoon.”
He was not amused. “I need your help taking off the blades so I can sharpen them,” he announced. I rolled my eyes in a most unhelpful manner and replied, “Aren’t there guys who do that for us?” I smiled and gently nudged him with a wellmeaning elbow and added, “Let’s call the guys.” But, alas, no. Mr. Handyman had decided we would not be calling “the
Kelley Baldwin guys” this year. Somehow, over the dreariness of winter, we’d turned into “those people,” the kind who actually did things for themselves rather than paying someone else to do them. I feared we’d be on our own for survival. I read “The Hunger Games.” And I ain’t no Katniss Everdeen. Before I could get too worked up, my husband informed me what needed to be done: drain the gas tanks, change the oil and the filters, sharpen the blades, buy plutonium and charge the Flux Capacitor. I had no idea lawn mowers were so complicated. I raised my hand and shouted, “Point of order!” He looked at me like I’d sprouted a third arm and exasperatedly said, “What now?” I paused, searching for
a way outta of this ... but to no avail. My shoulders slumped in defeat. It was either help with the mowers or try my luck with the guys from Cellblock C. The decision was tough. But a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. *** I walked outside to find the front end of the heavy riding lawn mower propped up on the edge of the front porch. The back end, where it rested on the driveway, was propped into place by large heavy blocks. Oh, this so had “Emergency Room” written all over it. I looked over in alarm, “Are you sure that’s safe?” He smiled in reassurance and said confidently, “Oh, sure.” He leaned over, putting all his weight on the seat and hopped up and down about three times. The mower jiggled but stayed resolutely in place. He handed me a small wooden block and instructed, “You hold this against the blade, so when I use the wrench on the nut, you’ll provide some resistance.” I cocked my head to the side, getting my first look at the area underneath the propped mower and thought, this was written NOWHERE in our wedding vows. “You want me to do WHAT?” I shrieked. Oh, he was soooo gonna owe me some chocolate after this. I bent over and laid down on the driveway, then carefully shuffled into place under the lawn mower. My husband did the same on the other side. He looked at me, raised the wrench and smiled while two long blades of death perched just inches above our mortal faces. “You ready to do this thing?” Please, God, I silently prayed, let it snow. Kelley is a former editor of the Maryville Daily Forum. You can follow additional adventures at kelleybaldwinlifelikemine. blogspot.com.
GEEKOLOGY 101
Why is everybody getting sick?
Have you noticed? It seems everywhere you look, everyone is coughing, sneezing, or taking care of someone who is sick. What the heck is going on? I can’t remember a time in my life when I noticed so many people getting sick all at the same time. I mean, I look around the Maryville Daily Forum office and I see coworker after co-worker either going home early from illness or pushing through their day in complete and udder distress. Even the great Jim Fall was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia! Holy cow and why is it happening now? I have to believe it has a lot to do with our up-and-down cycle of one day, warm, next day, sub-arctic temperatures. How many ups and downs can the human body take anyway? For me, now I am probably jinxing myself, I have been pretty healthy so far. Even though I have been surrounded by one sick person after another sick person, I have managed to maintain an air of wellness around me. What is my secret? If I knew that, I would share that with you. For now, I am just going to go with lucky. How lucky?
So far, most of the Daily Forum staff has been sick at one time or another. At home, most of my family has gone through illness and fever. Here I am though, trudging along
Germs be gone! without having missed a day so far, because of illness. Which is really weird because I usually get sick at the drop of a hat. You would think, though, in this day and age, things like the common cold and flu would be things of the past. Maybe in era of spending more time indoors with our electronic devices has taken a whack to our im-
mune system. Don’t get me wrong; I love my electronic devices, too. Just maybe, though, we should all make a conscientious effort to put them down for a little while and spend a little more time in the great outdoors. Of course, if only Mother Nature would be a little more cooperative and give us more warmer days and keep the arctic blasts down to a minimum. At least for another couple of months. Now I am not saying keep it sunny all the time, we all need the rain. What I am saying is, “Let us to spend more time outside and less time in the house.” It would be nice to see a few more people outside when the boys and I are running around after the soccer ball. Maybe some of the kids from down the street or behind us would like to head on over and join in. Whatever the case, take care of yourself, everybody. And, if you have been sick for a while, go to the doctor’s office and get yourself checked out. I would hate to have to come to the hospital and visit you too. Not that I would mind, I have just spent too much time in hospitals lately.
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Jana Ruoff and Toshia Jones discuss drought assistance with local farmer Ed Lager. Nodaway County producers are eligible for disaster assistance for cattle they lost during 2012 and 2013, through the United States Deparment of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.
USDA Disaster Assistance programs underway for livestock producers By KAITY HOLTMAN Agriculture Editor
Missouri’s county Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices began signing up farmers and ranchers for disaster assistance programs on Tuesday, April 15. The programs were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill. Tim Dreier, executive director of the Nodaway County FSA office, said they’ve seen a steady flow of producers come through the door. “We’ve seen about a dozen since it started, and more are setting up appointments,” Dreier said. The FSA staff is offering assistance to Nodaway County producers for 2012 and 2013 disasters. Because it’s an ongoing program, 2014 could be included if the area registers
on the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire. “LFP payment amounts will equal 60 percent of the monthly feed costs per livestock type,” said Tim Dreier, Executive Director of the Nodaway County FSA. “The assistance amount will depend on the number of head and pasture acres, but will vary from one producer to another. The Livestock Indemnity Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and attacks by animals reintroduced into the
wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farmraised fish who have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, such as wildfires. “Missouri’s producers have encountered several extreme weather conditions over the past few years, from a historic drought, to flooding, to extreme cold and snow,” said Mark Cadle, state executive director for Missouri FSA. “These programs will help our producers recover from these disasters and help sustain Missouri’s livestock industry.” To make the process simple and effective, Drei-
er asked that Nodaway County producers contact his office ahead of time to schedule an appointment and bring in relevant records. “We ask that they know their numbers,” Dreier said. “Their numbers of adult cows, bulls, and their calves with weight ranges. If they can paint a picture of their farm, we can help apply the program to their operation.” Eligible producers call the Nodaway County FSA office at (660) 582-7423. Producers in surrounding counties should follow similar protocol with their FSA offices. For more information, producers are encouraged to review the 2014 Farm Bill Fact Sheet, check out the program fact sheets online at www.fsa.usda.gov or visit any USDA Service Center.
Jefferson’s Kelli Schieber selected for agricultural careers academy JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Kelli Schieber of Stanberry, Mo. was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Schieber is a sophomore at Jefferson C-123 High School. She is an active member of the local FFA Chapter and 4-H. Her FFA advisor is Jackie Carlson, and her 4-H youth specialist is Annette Deering. She is the daughter of Frank and Jeanette Schieber. Schieber and the other students selected will spend the first week of June in northwestern Missouri learning about many of the unique opportunities available in agriculture. “Our young people are the future of Missouri agriculture, and it is important that we help them take advantage of opportunities to learn from leaders in agriculture, as well as government, education and business,” said Richard Fordyce, Missouri’s Director of Agriculture. “Agriculture is a key driver for our state and ensuring that Missouri re-
Kelli Schieber Jefferson C-123 sophomore mains the national leader it is means engaging our youth in agriculture.” During the 2014 Missouri Agribusiness Academy, the students will visit the University of Missouri in Columbia, Warm Springs Ranch in
Boonville, Trans Ova Genetics in Chillicothe, Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, and North Missouri Produce Auction in Jamesport. They will also visit Ameri-Pac, St. Joseph Stockyards, Eagle Communications and Lifeline Foods, all in St. Joseph. The students will end their week with a graduation ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has awarded more than 780 academy memberships through a competitive application and interview process for high school sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related college degrees and careers. To be eligible for the Agribusiness Academy, students must come from a farming family or be an active member of the National FFA Organization or 4-H. For a full list of students participating in the 2014 Missouri Agribusiness Academy, as well as more information on the Department of Agriculture, please visit the Department online at agriculture.mo.gov.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri shoppers paid more for food in the first quarter of 2014 than the same period last year, according to the latest Missouri Farm Bureau Market Basket Survey. Sixteen items representing a cross-section of agricultural products were surveyed. The total price rang in at $49.08 compared to $48.73 for the same items one year ago for an increase of $0.35 year-over-year. Overall, seven items increased in price while nine cost slightly less than in 2013. “The most notable price changes occurred in the meat and dairy cases,” said Diane Olson, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Promotion and Education. Both beef products on the list, ground chuck and sirloin tip roast, increased in price as did eggs, whole
milk and shredded cheddar cheese. These price increases tracked closely with the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics stating that food prices have increased by about 1.5 percent this year. Compared to the national average price of $53.27, Missouri prices were $4.19 less. Missouri prices were higher on four items and less on twelve. “Interestingly, bacon prices didn’t shift significantly in Missouri as they did nationally,” Olson said. Missouri’s price moved up $0.06 from a year ago and was $0.99 cheaper than national average. “Due to worldwide consumer demand and weather conditions that have impacted the United States and other countries, protein is in tight supply causing prices to increase,” she said.
Stephen Schulte receives Missouri Corn scholarship JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee has announced that it will award a 2014 Missouri Corn Scholarship to Stephen Schulte of Ravenwood. Schulte will receive a $750 scholarship from the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council to help pay for his continuing education. Stephen is the son of Ben and Tina Schulte. He is a senior at Northeast Nodaway R-5 High School and plans to attend the Northwest Missouri State University where he will study agronomy. This is the eighteenth year Missouri Corn Scholarships have been available for high school and college students.
High school applicants must be in their senior year and Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. They must also plan to attend a two- or four-year Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or related subject. College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area and be a junior enrolled in a Missouri four-year college or university majoring in the field of agronomy or related subject. Applications for the 2015 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program will be available online after Dec. 15, 2014. Learn more about the Missouri Corn Growers ASsociaiton by visiting www. mocorn.org.
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Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
Sean Combs to speak at Howard U. commencement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Entertainer and entrepreneur Sean Combs will deliver Howard University’s commencement speech this year in Washington. The school announced Tuesday that Combs will be among five people who will receive honorary degrees as trailblazers in their fields. Combs was a Howard student in the late 1980s. He will receive an honorary doctorate in the humanities. He went on to create his Puff Daddy persona and built his own business and brand. Last year he launched an all-music TV channel, Revolt, aiming to create the ESPN of music. It airs in about 20 million U.S. homes. University President Wayne Frederick says Combs’ entrepreneurial spirit was sparked at Howard. The university also will honor CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, transplant surgeon Clive Callender, jazz legend Benny Golson and PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi.
Strahan’s ‘GMA’ side job confirmed with his visit COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURE
Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ takes the story to a whole new level The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug By Gary Darling Staff Writer
There is something about seeing the latest ‘Hobbit’ film this late that makes me wonder if I am going to lose my geek credibility. I mean, I told a friend here recently that I hadn’t seen it and he almost stopped talking to me altogether. Not really, but it did surprise him immensely. Point of reference. I remember back when ‘The Lord of the Rings’ first trilogy came out and spending the whole day waiting in line. Now, because I have kids, I am okay with waiting for the DVD to come out. Actually, I wasn’t okay with waiting, life just never gave me the time to head out to the cinema to see it. So after waiting all this time and
basically avoiding anyone talking about the film itself, I was able to see the latest ‘Hobbit’ film, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.’ Was it worth the wait? Was it worth the hype? All I can say is that it indeed was worth the hype, the wait, and the stress of not having seen it. The best thing about this latest installment in the ‘Hobbit’ chapter was that it took the story to a new level. The first ‘Hobbit’ movie was a bit long-winded and slow. Not ‘The Desolation of Smaug.’ If anything, there was so much going on that it got a little jumbled at times and I lost track of where I was. Of course, watching this while my baby girl was crawling around trying to get her daddy’s attention may have had something to do with that. Anyway. The most important aspect of these films is the story itself and this film delivers with a well done
story filled with moments that are both breathtaking and have an ability to make you become emotionally invested. You really care about these characters and you don’t want bad things to happen to them. At least, I didn’t want that to happen to them. The only teeniest tiny problem I had with this latest addition to the ‘Hobbit’ saga was the same problem I had with the first film. A lot of the creatures looked really, really fake. I know a lot of that had to do with the film aspect that director Peter Jackson was filming on, but that really isn’t a good enough excuse to make me forgive him for that. But, take that element out of the picture, and you have a pretty solid film. Yes, it ended with the expected cliffhanger to lead into the final film of the ‘Hobbit’ trilogy, but I can forgive that. Shoddy looking special effects, I can’t. Luckily the story and acting saved the movie.
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Strahan has made good on reports that he’s joining “Good Morning America” by paying a visit to the ABC breakfast show on Tuesday. The former football star and current co-host with Kelly Ripa of “Live With Kelly and Michael” got a red-carpet welcome from the “GMA” team. Anchor Robin Roberts expressed excitement that Strahan will be there “a couple of days a week.” Then the cast presented him with an alarm clock and a huge coffee cup. His brief appearance ended with promises he’ll be back “next week.” Strahan joins Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Amy Robach, Lara Spencer and Ginger Zee on television’s toprated morning show. Unconfirmed reports of Strahan’s new part-time gig surfaced early this month. He has said this side job won’t affect his daily duties hosting “Live.”
Ailing guitarist Malcolm Young is taking break from AC/DC
NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Young of AC/DC is taking a break from the band to focus on his health. The announcement saying the 61-year-old guitarist is in “ill health” was posted on the band’s Facebook page Wednesday. No details were provided. The statement said: “Malcolm would like to thank the group’s die-hard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support.” AC/DC includes vocalist Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd, bassist Cliff Williams and guitarist Angus Young, Malcolm Young’s brother. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers also say in the statement they “will continue to make music.” AC/DC’s last studio album was 2008’s “Black Ice.” They released a live disc in 2012. Young co-founded the Australian classic rock band. He has performed with AC/DC for 40 years.
Talking ‘Haunted House 2’ with star Marlon Wayans boss and I had final cut on the picture. I wrote it and I got it financed. It wasn’t like a studio hired me for this role. This is my baby in a sense. Q: When did you know it was time to make a sequel? Marlon: We got into an early screening of ‘The Conjuring’ and once I saw the doll, that little Abigail doll, and just saw how I could incorporate my character Malcolm into that situation. In the first ‘Haunted House,’ Malcolm slept with a stuffed animal — what if Malcolm slept with that doll and the doll started stalking him. That became a really crazy storyline and from there we developed other storylines from other films. GARY DARLING/DAILY FORUM
Marlon Wayans talks about life, comedy, and his upcoming feature film ‘Haunted House 2’ at a media round table in Kansas City, MO By Gary Darling Staff Writer
‘Haunted House’ was an okay film, as far as parody films go. Definitily one of the better ones recently. Although it wasn’t my favorite film, I always enjoy when I can see Marlon Wayans on the big screen. From the time I saw him as Snails in the movie ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ I knew I was going to like him as a performer. He just had a charisma about him
that was infectious and it showed in his performance. After that, I saw him in ‘Requiem of a Dream’ and was absolutely floored by his performance as Tyrone C. Love. With this much talent flowing through him and the ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles, I was interested in knowing more about him. Then I was given the opportunity to sit down with Marlon at a media round table and get to know more about the man that I had grown to
admire. Here are some highlights from that interview. Question: Upon seeing the trailer for ‘Haunted House 2’ I noticed that it was listed as “Marlon Wayans presents.” Why was that? Marlon: When you hire the director and you are the director’s boss, you can do that. (laughs) I put this film out through my production company with Rick Alvarez, my production partner. As a producer in Hollywood, you are really the
Q: What is it about horror that lends itself to being parodied? Marlon: I always like making fun of things that people take too seriously. Things that are “scary” to me are funny. I try to find out what is funny about it. That is the way I help deal with my own fear. I have to start cracking jokes because then I won’t be as scared. Also, I feel that comedy and horror share a lot of the same demographics in terms of audience members. They also share a certain rhythm. There is tension, tension builds, and then there is the release. In horror, the release is the scare and in comedy the release is the joke. So you take the windup and build up of the scare and we, instead, put a joke there.
Q: How do you, the Wayans family, succeed, in making a parody film funny, where so many others have failed? Marlon: Good comedy always comes from good characters in great pressurized situations. Nowadays, people have been stealing plays out of other people’s playbooks instead of naturally making their own comedy. A comedy has to have a character that you invest in, a simple journey, funny characters that you meet along the way, and let the comedy come from there. Now, they just find the funny commercial or pop in references to movies without setting out to have a cohesive story line. They are basically doing a bad sketch movie. I was raised on old-school films from Monty Python, the Zucker Brothers, and watching Saturday Night Live on television. I just grew up with a different view on comedy and that is that it is always about a character and always about a story. Upon leaving the interview, Marlon was very accommodating with photos and well wishes and he left me with this thought. Comedy is about connecting with the audience and giving them the most gratifying product possible. The Wayans have been doing this for years and Marlon keeps that tradition alive and well. ‘Haunted House 2’ opens nationwide on April 18th.
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QUOTABLE “It’s going to be a tough situation now, but one I’m really excited for. We have good coaches here. I look forward to working with them all and being a Maryville Spoofhound for a long, long time.” -Newly reassigned Maryville athletic director Jason Kurz
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Maryville drops 7-0 decision to Savannah By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
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Maryville sophomore catcher Dakota Beemer swings at a pitch from Savannah’s Clayton McGinness during the Spoofhounds’ 7-0 loss to the Savages on Wednesday night at Maryville High School.
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Maryville came into Wednesday night’s matchup with Savannah looking like a different team. The Spoofhounds picked up their first win of the year six days earlier and came into Wednesday’s matchup with some confidence. Considering the opponent, which had beaten the Hounds 11-0 back on April 7, that was a good sign. “Last time we played them, in the second inning they put us in a hole there was no coming back from,” head coach Matt Houchin said. “(Wednesday) I thought we battled, stuck with them. It was 1-0 going into the fifth inning. That’s a good ball club, so that felt good at the beginning of the game.” There were some early jitters as the Savages got a couple of first inning hits and scored a run off of junior starter Jarret Cronin. However, Cronin settled in, giving up just two hits over the next three innings. Then, in the fifth inning, Savannah’s first batter got on via walk and then stole second before being driven in on an RBI single and Houchin called on junior Mitch Worthington in in relief of Cronin. A pair of RBI fielder’s choices pushed the Savages’ lead to 4-0. In the seventh inning, Savannah scored three more times — on an RBI double and a two RBI single that came following a pair of walks. Sandwiched in between the double and
the walks, Savannah’s Clayton McGinness got caught in a rundown between third base and home plate and was tagged out trying to score. Freshman Trey Oglesby came on with two outs and allowed a single before recording the final out of the inning on a pop-up to first base. Houchin said the team is settling into a pitching rotation, which has helped the team improve the last couple weeks. “When Jarret’s on the mound, Jarret does a great job for us,” he said. “We were able to bring Mitchell Worthington in and he’s a great second option, then we finished up with Trey, so our pitching’s coming around and our defense is getting better.” In the bottom half of the seventh, Maryville finally broke up McGinness’ nohit bid as Cronin reached on an error and sophomore Keston Oltman hit a double down the left field line. However, McGinness worked out of the second and third jam to set down the final three batters. McGinness, a Wichita State commit, gave up one hit in seven innings while striking out 15 and walking none. Maryville only had five base runners in the game. “He’s one of the best pitchers in the conference, probably one of the best in the area,” Houchin said. “He’s tough to beat, especially when he’s dealing.” Maryville (1-6) is back on the diamond next week in the Pony Express Tournament. Houchin said he wanted to do more live hitting situations, like the team did before beating Cameron, to help bring the bats around, too.
MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Maryville moves to 8-0 with 10-0 win over Benton ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Maryville girls soccer team picked up its eighth win of the season Tuesday night, beating Benton 10-0 — its fourth 10-0 win of the season. The Spoofhounds started the scoring early as junior midfielder Angie Meyers scored off an assist from sophomore forward Mollie Holtman in the fourth minute. Mollie Holtman racked up a hat trick over the course of the next six minutes, scoring in the fifth, eighth and 11th minutes. Junior midfielder Maddie Jones and senior midfielder Cassie Holtman assisted on the first and last goals of the hat trick. Junior forward Ashton Reuter then
proceeded to score four times in the final 20 minutes of the first half, scoring in the 19th, 25th, 33rd and 39th minutes. Sophomore defender Jacquelyn Ware and Mollie Holtman tallied assists in Reuter’s string of goals. Maryville ended it in the 43rd minute as Cassie Holtman scored in the 42nd minute and freshman forward Meghan Yarnell knocked home the final goal on an assist from Cassie Holtman in the 43rd minute. Maryville (8-0) plays at Kansas City Northeast Thursday evening before returning home to face Chillicothe on Tuesday, April 22.
Spoofhounds take 4th at Shenandoah Tournament SHENANDOAH, Iowa — The Maryville golf team took fourth place at Tuesday’s Shenandoah Tournament with a team score of 334. Sophomore Hunter Hayes took ninth overall with an 80 and senior Dustin Wolters finished in 11th with an 81. Freshmen Bryce Farlin (89), Logan Zimmerman (93) and Keegan Riley (97) rounded out the Spoofhounds’s scorers. Atlantic (Iowa) won the tournament
with a team score of 309 and Atlantic senior Evan Schuler, who will golf at Northwestern next year, won the tournament with a 67. Maryville was taking part in the Cameron Tournament Wednesday night, but results were unavailable as of press time. The Spoofhounds will be back on the course at 9 a.m. Monday for the Midland Empire Conference Tournament at Fairview Golf Course in St. Joseph.
AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Stanberry golfers fall to Penney, Maysville HAMILTON, Mo. — The Stanberry golf team traveled to Hamilton to face Penney High School and Maysville High School in a tri-meet on Tuesday night. Stanberry placed third as a team. Seth Noble placed fifth overall for the Bulldogs by shooting a nine-hole score of 54. Isaac Heddinger shot a 63, Garrett Mattson shot a 67 and Cole Craig shot a
72 for Stanberry. Preston Aye shot a 76, but his total was not added to the total score. “It was not a very good night for the guys,” Stanberry golf coach Chris McMillen said. “Hamilton has a tough course if you’re not used to playing it.” The next Bulldog golf meet will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday in Bethany.
Longhorns drop tough contest to Bishop LeBlond ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The South Nodaway baseball team traveled to St. Joseph to take on the Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles at the Missouri Western Spring Sports Complex on Tuesday night. LeBlond scored six runs in the first inning, which opened the flood gates. In the end, LeBlond got the best of South Nodaway 19-1. The Golden Eagles added four runs in
the second and six more in the third before rounding out the scoring with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. South Nodaway’s only run came in the top of the second inning. The Longhorns drop to 2-4 on the season with the loss. South Nodaway will play host to North Nodaway at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Beal Park in Maryville
Hand it off
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Maryville senior Adam Thompson takes the handoff from junior Brody McMahon during the 4x200-meter relay at Tuesday night’s Northwest Missouri State University Invitational at Maryville High School. The Hounds won the event as well as the 4x100.
Hounds 4th at NWMSU Invite MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville track and field team took fourth at the annual Northwest Missouri State University Invitational Tuesday night at Maryville High School, finishing behind a Class 4 school and a pair of district opponents. Maryville finished with 182.5 team points while Park Hill South won the meet with 298.5 points. Chillicothe took second with 198 points and Platte County finished third, just two points ahead of the Spoofhounds. Makenzie Wallace won both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles while the boys 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams claimed a victory as well. Other top five finishes for the Spoofhounds were: the boys 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams, Spencer Morrison (110
and 300-meter hurdles), Callie Mattson (100-meter dash and pole vault), Brody McMahon (100 and 200-meter dashes), Kameron Schieffer (100-meter dash), the girls 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams, Adam Thompson (400-meter dash), Felicia Sheil (300-meter hurdles and triple jump), Samantha Walters (200-meter dash), Dominique Wiedmaier (3,200-meter run and high jump), Nicole Wilson (shot put and discus), Brendan Weybrew (discus), Wallace (triple jump) Nodaway-Holt also sent a handful of athletes and Megan Rosenbohm took second in the long jump and Jordan Long finished fourth in the shot put. Maryville is back in action at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at the Smithville Relays.
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SNAPSHOTS
Early phones kept tongues wagging Editor’s note: “Snapshots” is an occasional feature written by Melissa Middleswart of the Nodaway County Historical Society and based on materials preserved in the society’s archives. Located at 110 N. Walnut St. in Maryville, the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum is open from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. Call 660-582-8687 for details. By MELISSA MIDDLESWART
Dr. Joel Todd and family moved to Maryville in 1884, and he practiced medicine here for fifty years. His son, Harry Todd, was not interested in medicine, but rather in scientific things, especially radio and telephone. In 1898, at age seventeen, Harry Todd went to Stanberry to work as a lineman. Next he went to Burlington
Junction, where he started an exchange of his own in 1899 with 125 telephones. He later sold this plant to the HANAMO telephone company and began work as wire chief there, later becoming vice president and manager. He and his father bought out all but one of the other stockholders., and in 1913 they purchased the Bell Co. in Maryville as well. The merger meant that HANAMO was soon operating more than 1,000 common battery telephones. The company name was taken from the counties it serviced: Holt, Andrew, Nodaway, and Atchison of Missouri. It was located on the second floor of what was then called the Mutz Building at Main and W. Third in Maryville. Harry’s interest in radio continued and he had one of the first radios in the area. A family joke was that Harry’s
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wife, Genevieve Humphrey Todd, was one of the first disc jockeys, as people could call in to get or give news items. They could also request music played over a Victrola phonograph. Harry rented loud speakers to his telephone customers so that they could “tune in” to the radio at home via the telephone. A news clipping shows that on August 2, 1923, the news of the death of President Warren Harding was received in Maryville by radio by Miss Bessie Todd, who told her brother Harry so the phone company could notify patrons. Harry and Genevieve’s daughters, Genevieve and Mary Todd, gave a demonstration of the first dial telephones at a telephone convention when they were in grade school to show that dialing your party was a simple enough task for even a child. This company provided both local and long distance service and served most businesses in Maryville, but very few farmers. Farmers Telephone Co. offered only local service. Most businesses had phones from both companies and displayed two numbers in advertisements. In 1945, local businessmen purchased HANAMO and merged the two companies. Harry Todd died at age 65 the following year.
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The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce & Nodaway County Economic Development invites you to save some serious green in Maryville & Nodaway County, Missouri this April 19-25. Qualified Engergy Star Appliances will be exempt from city, county, & state sales taxes! You won’t get a deal this good anywhere else in the region, so make plans to stop by these Maryville Retailers:
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White supremacist faces three murder charges OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A white supremacist charged in shootings that left three people dead at two Jewish community sites in suburban Kansas City was brought into a video conference room in a wheelchair Tuesday to make his first court appearance. Wearing a dark, sleeveless anti-suicide smock, Frazier Glenn Cross stood under his own power to face the camera, crossing his arms and speaking only when answering routine questions from the judge in a Johnson County courtroom several miles away.
The 73-year-old is being held on $10 million bond and his next court appearance is scheduled for April 24. Physician William Lewis Corporon, 69, and his 14-year-old grandson, Reat Griffin Underwood, were shot and killed outside of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. Both were Methodist. Moments later, Terri LaManno, a 53-year-old Catholic occupational therapist and mother of two, was gunned down outside Village Shalom, a Jewish retirement complex where she was visiting her mother.
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You can be of great help to benevolent or charitable groups this year. If you stand up for causes you believe in, your approach will attract others. The significant strides you make will contribute to your personal and professional advancement. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Others will seek your help today. Take the time to listen to their problems, even if you can’t provide a solution. Your support alone will build strong alliances. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be able to perform at an amazing level today. Your value will be noticed if you mix work with pleasure. Take advantage of any social invitations you receive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Share your goals with your superiors. Be specific. If they don’t know what you want, you won’t get the opportunities to advance that you are looking for. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Children in your life will be quite observant today. Take time out to listen to what they’re saying. The approach you take will influence a project’s outcome. A creative outlet will do you good. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Enlist friends and family to help with home improvements. Renovations will turn out to be more expensive than anticipated, but you will be pleased with the results. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Someone from your past will make
an unexpected return. Don’t let stressful situations eat away at your health. Relax, even if a personal encounter is less than perfect. Take care when traveling. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can’t buy love. Your budget will suffer if you purchase expensive gifts. Concentrate on earning money rather than spending it unwisely, and offer support, not cash, to others. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Refrain from bringing work problems home with you. Let traffic delays, work issues, or other minor irritations slide. Your health and family relationships are more important. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t deceive yourself. Make commitments for the right reasons. Don’t sign on for something that you don’t believe in just to follow the crowd or gain acceptance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -You’ll make an impression with your public speaking skills. An offer of a leadership position is likely to come your way. You will be successful if you make a move that sets an example. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Be sure to keep your thoughts to yourself at work. Wait for a more favorable time to make any requests of your superiors -- right now, just stick to doing your work quietly and well. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be open to new situations. Joining a social group will introduce you to new and interesting people. Have some fun, let loose and enjoy life. Work shouldn’t be your only outlet.
We have been looking at the balancing overcalls that have different meanings from those in the second position. Here is the third. Look at the South hand. After one spade pass - pass, what should South do? Directly over one spade, if North jumps to two no-trump, it would be the Unusual No-trump, indicating at least 5-5 in the two lowest-ranking unbid suits. In the fourth position, though, it shows a (quasi-)balanced hand with some 20-21 points and at least one stopper in the opener’s suit; though you might have slightly fewer high-card points when holding a reasonable six-card minor. In this deal, North then transfers into hearts before rebidding three no-trump to offer South a choice of games. With only two hearts, he selects three no-trump. (Note that four hearts fails, the defenders taking three diamonds and one heart.) Against three no-trump, West leads the spade queen. How should South continue? Declarer has eight top tricks: two spades, three hearts and three clubs. And it is easy to get greedy. Some players would win with their spade ace, cash the heart ace and queen, lead a spade to dummy’s king, and cash the heart king. However, when West discards, the contract can no longer be made. Instead, South must be willing to trade one heart trick to guarantee four winners from the suit. After winning the first trick with his spade ace, he cashes the heart ace, overtakes the heart queen with dummy’s king, and continues with the heart 10 to drive out East’s jack. Now the contract sails home.
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Motorcyles 2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900LT, 12,500 miles. Windshield, leather saddle bags, passenger floor board, new battery, $5,600. 660-5628739. 71-5
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Legals April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2014 In Re: Amend L Sealine, an unmarried man TRUSTEE’S SALE Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Amend L Sealine, an unmarried man dated 06/20/2003, and recorded on 06/23/2003 Book 641 Page 16 RE-RECORDED ON 06/24/2003 in Book 352, Page 490 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Holt County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 04/25/2014 at 10:00 AM at the North Front Door of the Holt County Courthouse, 102 W. Nodaway St. Oregon MO 64473, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: TRACT A: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 62, RANGE 37; THENCE ALONG QUARTER SECTION LINE, NORTH 87 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST 412.10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 149.33 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF AN EXISTING PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE ALONG CENTERLINE, NORTH 73 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 32.89 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 70.74 FEET BY ARC DISTANCE ALONG A 252.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG CENTERLINE, NORTH 57 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 421.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 20.00 FEET TO AN IRON BAR PREVIOUSLY SET
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approved by the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations as a qualified substitute) for their on-site employees (laborers, workmen, drivers, equipment operators, and craftsmen) who have not previously completed such a program and are directly engaged in actual construction of the improvement (or working at a nearby or adjacent facility used for construction of the improvement). The awarded Contractor and its subcontractor(s) shall require all such employees to complete this ten-hour program, pursuant to 292.675 RSMO, unless they hold documentation on their prior completion of said program. Penalties for non-compliance include Contractor forfeiture to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in the amount of $2,500, plus $100 per Contractor and subcontractor employee for each calendar day such employee is employed beyond the elapsed time period for required program completion under 292.675 RSMO.
Published in the Maryville Daily Forum File #: SEAAMNO1 First publication date 04/03/2014 -----------------April 17, 2014 Federal Job# STP4300(108) INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals, addressed to: City of Maryville 415 N. Market Maryville, MO 64468 and endorsed “Proposal” for constructing Project STP-4300(108) Munn Avenue Trail, Maryville, Missouri, will be received by the Maryville City Clerk until 10:00 o’clock AM (Prevailing Local Time) on the 13th day of May, 2014, at the office of the City Clerk at City of Maryville City Hall, and at that time will be publicly opened and read. The proposed work includes: Construction of approximately 2,063 L.F. of 6’ wide concrete sidewalk and associated removals, grading, pavement striping, and other related items required to complete an ADA compliant sidewalk. Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the Maryville City Clerk, at ( 660) 562.8001 or through Missouri Relay System, TDD 7-1-1, at least five ( 5) working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend. The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by the law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are appli-
On all federal-aid projects, the contractor’s attention is directed to Title 23, CFR, titled Buy America Requirements. Where steel or iron products are to be permanently incorporated into the contract work, steel and iron material shall be manufactured in the USA except for “minor usage” as described in the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction-2011., Section 106.9. The City of Maryville hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk and complete instructions of bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained from Snyder & Associates, 802 Francis, St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816.364.5222) upon the receipt of Twenty-five dollars ($25). Payment is non-refundable. Only contractors who have paid for plans and specifications and are listed on the plan holders list will be eligible to bid. Missouri Law, 292.675 RSMO, requires the awarded Contractor and its subcontractor(s) to provide a ten-hour occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) construction safety program (or a similar program
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Job shadower eyes education By KEVIN BIRDSELL
Maryville. The Leet center specializes in both younger A Maryville Middle students and the preparaSchool eighth-grader got tion of college students a chance to see how a for careers in early childschool works from both hood education. the standpoint of a teach“I wasn’t really sure er and an administrator what I wanted to do,” on Wednesday. Collins said. “I thought it Grant Collins, son of would be really fun to try, South Nodaway R-IV so I came here.” Superintendent Kyle Collins attended HorCollins, decided to do a ace Mann as an elemenjob shadow by following tary student, and now, Cindy Scarbrough, who as a middle schooler, he is the director of the Leet wanted to see how both Center at Horace Mann teachers and administraElementary School in tors go about their jobs, “I was excited because I knew he had been to school here,” Scarbrough said. “I thought it was neat that Grant would want to see if teaching is something (he would be interested in.) We have three pre-school classrooms, so I knew he would get to see three different kinds of teachers. And I knew he would get to see the adminKEVIN BIRDSELL/DAILY FORUM istration side with me.” During the job Collins Maryville Middle School shadow, eighth-grader Grant Collins visited all of the helps Horace Mann Ele- center’s classrooms, attendance, mentary School pre-school- took er Alex Foot, a student in called in lunch Meghan Shields’ class, put count, helped serve on his coat before recess lunch and assisted during a fire drill. Wednesday. Staff writer
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Future Business Leaders of America members who recently represented the organization’s Maryville Middle School chapter at the Missouri Middle Level FBLA Leadership Conference in Columbia are: front row from left, Logan Jackson, Cassie Wilkymacky and Lori Wilmes. Back row, from left: MMS FBLA chapter advisor Cari Cline, Jackson Bram, Dylan Catlett, Nick Dredge, Mady Neff and Tayton Stagner. Not pictured is Garrett Pistole.
FBLA youth have success at state By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
Members of the Maryville Middle School Middle Level Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter traveled to Columbia April 14 and competed at the Missouri Middle Level FBLA Leadership Conference. Chapter delegates who represented the middle school in the statewide leadership awards program included Jackson Bram, Dylan Catlett, Nick Dredge, Logan Jackson, Madyson Neff, Tayton Stagner, Cassie Wilkymacky and Lori Wilmes.
Maryville Middle School had multiple students placing in the top 10. Award winners were recognized with medals for places 1-4 and certificates for places 5-10. Local chapter advisor Cari Cline accompanied the students to the conference. “I’m very excited to see the great successes and accomplishments of the students,” Cline said. “Our chapter is only four years old.” Local students recognized were: Cassie Wilkymacky, 3rd place, Business Computations; Tayton Stagner, 5th
place, Business Spelling; Cassie Wilkymacky, 8th place, Business Concepts; Dylan Catlett, 9th place, Computer Concepts; team of Dylan Catlett, Logan Jackson and Tayton Stagner, 7th place, Computer Slide Show; team of Logan Jackson and Lori Wilmes, 2nd place. Desktop Publishing; Jackson Bram, 6th place, Marketing Concepts; Madyson Neff, 8th place, Parliamentary Procedure Concepts; Garrett Pistole, 9th place, Parliamentary Procedure Concepts; Cassie Wilkymacky, 9th place,
Personal Finance Concepts; Garrett Pistole, 4th place, Spreadsheets; Lori Wilmes, 9th place, Spreadsheets; and the team of Nick Dredge, Madyson Neff and Garrett Pistole, 1st place, Web Page Creation. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for students participating in business education programs. There are divisions for both “middle level” and high school students. The Missouri Middle Level FBLA has 457 members in 22 chapters located throughout the state.
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Wayne and Ruth McQuerry
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University alumna Ruth McQuerry has established an endowed scholarship in memory of her late husband, Wayne H. McQuerry, according to a university release. The Ruth (Collins) McQuerry and Wayne H. McQuerry Memorial Scholarship will be available to students who have declared a major in natural sciences or mathematics and who maintain at least a 2.75 grade-point average. Preference will be given to students
who major in nanoscale-physics or mathematics and have graduated from a Missouri high school. Ruth McQuerry is a 1945 graduate of Northwest, and Wayne received his degree from the university in 1949. Michael Hull, assistant professor of chemistry at Northwest, said McQuerry’s gift will have a significant impact on assisting Missouri high school graduates in pursuing degrees in the so-called STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Both McQuerrys grew up on small northwest Missouri farms. Ruth graduated with a degree in vocational home economics. Wayne enlisted in the Navy V-5 program prior to being commissioned an ensign and serving as a naval aviator. After service in World War II, he returned to Northwest to complete his degree in math and physics. Ruth taught high school in Hopkins after earning her degree but resigned to join her new husband while he continued training
at an air station in Florida. Married for more than 60 years, the couple lived mostly in California, where Wayne worked with North American Aviation and Rockwell International. He was with Rockwell’s Space Division from 1963 to 1990 and was involved in both the NASA Apollo and shuttle programs. In 1986, Northwest presented Wayne McQuerry with its Distinguished Alumni Award. The amount of the endowment was not disclosed.
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