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Not so dandy
Dandelions sprout along a grassy strip adjoining South Main Street in Maryville. The hardy yellow flowers of the genus Taraxacum are loved by children, detested by homeowners and a perennial sign of spring in local yards, parks and vacant lots.
Mellow yellow
Truce may be best in dandelion wars
By TONY BROWN News editor
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In anticipation of the resurfacing of East First Street this summer by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Greg Nielson of the Maryville Public Works Department, Tuesday, tightened the bolts securing a newly relocated fire hydrant just east of the South Vine Street intersection with First. Some 75 area water customers were notified in advance there would be an interruption of service while the improvements were being made.
Back in 2010, the Maryville City Council, in an attempt to ramp up a municipal beautification initiative, designated the coneflower as this town’s official blossom. And while cornflowers are certainly attractive and popular with household gardeners here, come April there is really only one bloom that rules on the ground in local yards, parks and open spaces. Yes, love it or hate it, the ubiquitous dan-
delion is back. Most homeowners, of course, class dandelions as noxious weeds, not flowers, and dedicated lawn artists pursuing the goal of golf course-like swards of bluegrass often start seeing red as the little yellow blooms pop up overnight and greet the morning glistening complacently with dew. As disasters go, a healthy crop of dandelions sprouting in a well-kept yard is hardly the worst of catastrophes. But those who decide that the yellow has to go should be See DANDELION, Page 12
Villa apartments add senior housing By JIM FALL
Executive editor
Construction has begun in earnest on the new $3.1 million Villas at the Summit Phase II project which will provide 24 new twobedroom rental apartments in the Maryville market. The new housing designed for senior citizens 55 years old and older will be located north of the existing Villas at the Summit Phase I complex situated south of South Hills Drive between Burris Road and Aurora Avenue. Developer D. Kim Lingle of MBL Development Co., Kansas City, said this week the project should be completed in “six to seven months with decent weather.” The Maryville City Council approved Lingle’s application for the project in August 2012. Since preliminary groundwork was completed last fall, “We’ve sat for four or five months in snow and ice,” Lingle said. “Please just pray for some good weather for us now.” The majority of the work in progress is related to preparing the
site for the five apartment buildings and a maintenance building. City inspectors checked the initial footing pourings earlier this week, according to Maryville Public Works Director C.E. Goodall. The buildings in the new complex, which will have the same exterior appearance as the existing units, will consist of three six-plex buildings, a four-plex and a duplex, according to Lingle’s plans. Two of the individual units will be designed to accommodate handicapped renters. There will be a total of 48 parking spaces, half of which will be covered. Each 900-square-foot apartment will have two bedrooms and be furnished with all appliances and include laundry hookups, Lingle said. Individual rentals, based on median income figures in Nodaway County, will range from $410 to $440. The rates are established by the Missouri Housing Development Corp., Lingle said. Senior housing is one of the primary needs identified in Maryville’s recently accepted
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Moving dirt
Workers from MBL Development Co. move more than 500 truckloads of dirt to make way for Phase II of the Villas at the Summit senior housing complex near the south end of Maryville. The five-building complex will house 24 new two-bedroom rentals. Work is schedule to be complete this fall. comprehensive plan. The new facility in Maryville will be one of 24 similar develop-
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ROBERT FRANCIS LOUIS BIGA
1938-2014 Robert Francis Louis Biga, passed away in his loving daughters arms on Monday, April 21, 2014 in his home in Olathe, Kan. at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bob was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1938 to Stanley and Anna Biga. He graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1956.
THEODORE “TED” WEICHINGER
1926-2014 Theodore “Ted” Weichinger, Jr., age 88 of Maryville passed away on Wednesday, April 23, surrounded by his family at Parkdale Manor. Ted was born on March 12, 1926 in Chicago, Ill. to Theodore and Blanche (Wethy) Weichinger. After graduating from East Leyden High School in Chicago, Ted enlisted in the Naval Air Corps and was sent to Maryville for officer training with the V-12 program. He served his country until the end of WWII. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ College, now Northwest Missouri
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After serving in the army stationed in Germany, he returned to Pennsylvania and married the love of his life Carol Ann (Karasinski) on September 28, 1963. After they were married, Bob worked for Uniroyal in Passaic, New Jersey and would later transfer to Maryville, Missouri in 1973 to open a plant there until 1981 when the plant closed. Bob was the owner of the Maryville Pub where he made an impact on many staff and students at NWMSU. He retired in 2005 and made Olathe, Kansas his home. Bob was a devoted husband and partner, a loving father to his girls, the “best oh yes” Papa to his grandchildren and shared his zest for life to all he met. Bob is survived by his daughters Kimberly (Thomas) Ricker and Janine (Marc) Brungardt, his five grandchildren Brian, Collin and
Mackenzie Ricker and Chase and Brady Brungardt, his sisters Eleanor Androsky and Carol Boney along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol (Karasinski) Biga, his parents Stanley and Anna Biga, his brothers Gerald and Richard Biga and sister Dorothy Oliver. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1600 W. 143rd Street, Olathe Kan. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will be held at the Ashbury Villa Club House, 18532 W. 157th Street, Olathe KS 66062 at 12:30 p.m. Donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in his wife Carol’s name. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe. com
State University, with a BS in Ed. He also received a MS in Ed from the University of Missouri, Columbia and a Doctorate of Education from the Colorado State College, now the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Weichinger taught at Northwest Missouri State University for over 40 years. During his first year in the Navy at Maryville, Ted attended a “get acquainted” dance and met a pretty girl in a blue dress. He and that pretty girl, Betty Affolter of Plattsburg, would have celebrated their 66th anniversary on May 29, 2014. They are the parents of three children, Sheryl (Terry) Buholt, Sara Beth (George) Duff and David Weichinger, all of Maryville. They also have eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Marjorie Roberts, Green Bay, Wisconsin, a brother, Lloyd Weichinger, Waxhaw, North Carolina and a sister in-law, Rachel Smith, Bellingham, Washington. Besides his parents, Ted was pre-deceased by a brother, Jim.
An avid outdoors person, Ted enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and camping with his family in Colorado. He enjoyed sports of all types, coached the KiwaniAnns softball team for many years and was a cross country runner. He always enjoyed watching his grandchildren in any activity they were participating and of course the NW Bearcats. Ted was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Maryville, the Maryville Men’s Forum, the Levi and Laces Square Dance Club, the National Science Teachers Association and the Missouri Retired Teachers. A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Friday, April 25, 2014 and Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at the Maryville First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be directed to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Maryville or the Northwest Foundation, 800 University Dr., Maryville.
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Services for Marilyn Jo Vogel Linville, 75, Maryville, Mo., were held April 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. with Reverend Don Barnett officiating. She passed away on April 18, 2014 in St. Joseph, Mo. Musical selections were “How Great Thou Art” and
“I Believe” on CD. Pallbearers were Shane Brown, Cody Brown, Brett Brown, Ryan Pickert, Rich Vogel and Austin Luke. She was laid to rest at Prairie Home Cemetery in Graham, Mo. _____________ Services for Dale Dean Marsh, 76, Burlington
Jct., Mo., were held April 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. BramDanfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo. with Deacon Curtis Marsh officiating. He passed away on April 18, 2014 in Omaha, Neb. Musical selections were “How Great Thou Art” and “Psalm 62” on CD. He was laid to rest at Ohio Cemetery in Burlington Jct.
Commission Minutes The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Friday, April 18. 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 a submission
by Sheriff Darren White of a memorandum of understanding to form the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force. The special unit is to include officers from sheriff›s offices in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Harrison, Nodaway and Worth counties and police departments in Bethany, Rock Port, Savannah, St. Joseph and Tarkio. When activated, the unit
will support efforts to prohibit the purchase and illegal consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors. A presentation by County Clerk Beth Walker with regard to county purchases of more than $100, which the clerk said must receive prior approval by the commission. The commissioners reviewed the policy with the sheriff and the Road & Bridge Department.
Community Events – THURSDAY –
Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m. 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
– FRIDAY –
Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle tournament, 12:30 p.m., Apr. 25 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 Nodaway Masonic Lodge Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., Senior Center, May 2 Bake Sale, 1 to 6 p.m., Burlington Jct. United Methodist Church, May 2. Widowed Persons Lunch, 11:30 a.m., LaBonita, May 9 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
– SATURDAY –
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 Maryville Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, 1210 E. 1st, 7-11 a.m., May 3 Maryville City Wide Garage Sales, May 3 Abbey Trails 5K walk/ run, 9 a.m., Conception Abbey, May 3 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.
– SUNDAY –
Beef and Noodle Dinner,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hopkins Community Bldg., April 27 Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Parnell Legion Hall, May 4. Nodaho 3-D Shoot, 8:30 a.m., Graham Archery range, May 11 Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, Tuesday 6 p.m. Northwest Opry 2 p.m. weekly, Nodaway Co. Senior Center, 1210 E. 1st Maryville. 10-Point Pitch Tournament 6 p.m. 3rd Sunday in St. Columba Church Hall, Conception Jct AA meeting at 7 p.m. weekly, Apple House, Clyde Eagles - Forney & Paxson, 7 to 10 p.m.
– MONDAY –
Widowed Persons Meeting, 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, Wesley Center, Noon AA, Methodist Church Room 203, 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon at Methodist Church Room 205 at 6:00 p.m.
– TUESDAY –
Maryville Sharks Parent Info Meeting, 6:30 p.m., MCC, April 29
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CAPITOL NEWS Missouri exceeds energy savings target JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration says it has exceeded a goal to reduce Missouri’s energy consumption. Nixon signed an executive order in 2009 setting a target of a 2 percent annual reduction in state energy use for each of the next 10 years for state buildings under the direction of the Office of Administration. The administration office says Missouri already has reduced its energy use by 22.5 percent, which it says equals an annualized decline of 4.45 percent. The office says those figures include a greater than 16 percent reduction in electricity use since 2008 and a nearly 33 percent reduction in propane and natural gas use since that time.
Lawmakers seek to impeach Nixon JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led Missouri House committee plans to hold a hearing on measures seeking to impeach Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. The Wednesday hearing on three separate impeachment resolutions includes one citing Nixon’s decision to allow same-sex couples who married legally in other states to file joint tax returns in Missouri. Another measure criticizes the governor for the amount of time he took to call a special election to fill legislative vacancies. The final measure to be considered by the Judiciary Committee would impeach Nixon for his refusal to fire state officials involved with the Revenue Department’s decision last year to scan driver’s license applicants’ personal documents into a computer system. Nixon has called the hearings “some sort of show.”
Senators have endorsed preschool ratings system JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have endorsed legislation that could lead to the development of a preschool rating system by private or nonprofit groups. The bill given initial approval Wednesday comes two years after a law was enacted barring the creation of a preschool rating system by the state, higher education institutions or quasi-governmental entities. The new legislation leaves intact the prohibition on government involvement but would allow publicly funded preschools to participate in a rating system run by a private or nonprofit group. Bill supporters say rating systems can help parents decide where to send their young children. Two years ago, some lawmakers had raised concerns that a state rating program could have resulted in some early childhood centers becoming ineligible for statesubsidized child care.
House approves primary JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House gave initial approval to legislation that would move the state’s primary elections to June. Party primaries for Congress, the state Legislature and statewide offices are currently held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in August. But the bill endorsed on Wednesday would move the primaries to the first Tuesday after the third Monday in June. Supporters say the earlier primaries would give the winners more time to compete for November’s general election. But opponents argue it could also cause lawmakers to campaign more aggressively during the legislative session, which runs through mid-May. The measure needs one more vote before moving to the Senate.
Bill would relax state’s helmet law
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Turning yards green
Workmen from Pine Valley Contractors of Savannah Wednesday began sodding portions of residential lawns along South Munn Avenue that were torn up during the recent reconstruction. The final phases of the approximately $2 million project, which involved replacement of infrastructure and the installation of a new concrete driving surface from South Avenue, past Maryville High School to South Hills Drive, were completed last fall by Orr Construction Management of Kansas City. The remaining sodding, seeding and other finish work are expected to be completed before the end of the month, weather permitting.
‘Food insecurity’ shows decline By TONY BROWN News editor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has released a study title “Map the Meal Gap: Child Food Insecurity 2014,” which reveals a decrease in child food insecurity in Second Harvest Community Food Bank’s 19-county service area, a region that includes Nodaway. Despite the overall decrease, however, the report shows that 22 percent of the population under age 18 is still “food insecure” in Missouri, a statistic that embraces more than 300,000 children. In Nodaway County, the study shows that 21.8 percent of the juvenile residents, or 920 children, are food insecure. Among the county’s overall population of around 23,000, the report estimates that 4,250 people — 18.2 percent — face some level of food insecurity or lack, which compares to 17.1 percent, or about a million people, statewide.
Of those in the food-insecure group, 32 percent have incomes above 185 percent of the federal poverty level and are ineligible for nutritional assistance programs other than private charity. An estimated 63 percent of food-insecure local residents are below 130 percent of the poverty line and qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as food stamps. A remaining 4 percent live at between 130 percent and 185 percent of “official” poverty, and so are eligible for reduced–price school meals and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, often referred to as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Cost of the average meal prepared by the food-insecure in Nodaway County comes to $2.73, which compares to $2.53 for Missouri as a whole. An additional $2 million in food assistance was required to feed foodinsecure families here in 2012, the report stated. For Missouri as a whole,
52 percent of the food-insecure population is below the SNAP threshold of 130 percent of poverty, while 18 percent are eligible for reduced-price meals and SNAP and 31 percent exceed the 185 percent poverty, which places them beyond the range of government aid. “We are very encouraged by the fact that food insecurity rates appear to be decreasing in our service area, although not as rapidly as we might hope,” said Chad Higdon, Second Harvest’s executive director. “In spite of this, the number of individuals coming to Second Harvest seeking assistance is at an all-time high, and we realize we still have much work to do to ensure that no child or adult in our region continues to wonder where they will get their next meal.” In Second Harvest’s service area, child food insecurity varies between each county, from a low of 15.8 percent in Andrew County to a high of 28.1 percent in Brown County. From 2013
to 2014, child food insecurity decreased by 1.32 percent in Second Harvest’s service area. Second Harvest is a primary food provider to the Nodaway County Ministry Center, an all-volunteer agency that, along with the Nodaway County Senior Center, is a key agency in providing nutritional assistance to local families and individuals. Ministry Center staff said earlier this year that the pantry on South Main in Maryville typically provides food assistance to about 200 families a month, or between 500 and 600 individuals. In terms of volume, the center gives away about 250,000 pounds of food each year, a selection that includes meat, fruit, vegetables, canned goods, bread, cereal, peanut butter, boxed entrees, condiments and desserts. To view the hunger data for Nodaway County and elsewhere in Missouri online, go to www.feedingamerica.org/mapthegap.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has endorsed a bill that would allow motorcyclists over the age of 21 to forgo wearing helmets while travelling on the road. Current law requires motorists to wear helmets or face a fine of up to $25 for each offense. Supporters say adults should have the freedom to decide whether to wear a helmet and argue Missouri misses out on tourism because of the current law. Opponents say the helmet law protects riders during accidents and that the measure would cost the state in higher medical bills. The measure given first-round approval Wednesday needs one more vote before moving to the Senate.
STATE NEWS Boy, 13, drives for drunk dad
FORISTELL, Mo. (AP) — Police in a St. Louis suburb who pulled over a swerving pickup truck say they found a 13-year-old driving because his dad was intoxicated. Foristell Police Chief Douglas Johnson says the boy was pulled over Saturday after an officer saw the truck swerving along eastbound Interstate 70. His 46-year-old father said he asked his son to drive because he had too much to drink while they were at a baseball game. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (http://bit. ly/1hiacNL ) the man refused to do field sobriety tests but a breath sample indicated his blood-alcohol content was 0.139 percent. He was charged with misdemeanor child endangerment and permitting an underage person to drive.
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Residence burns in Burlington Junction
A trailer belonging to Rosemary Shipley was gutted by fire overnight Tuesday in Burlington Junction. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. Shipley was out of town when the fire occurred. No injuries were reported.
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ALTERNATIVE VIEWS
Missourians, not legislators support ethics
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Occasionally, we wish we weren’t so prescient. Last December, for example, as the 2014 legislative session was getting ready to start, we said this about the prospects of meaningful ethics reform being passed: “It’s hard to believe that lawmakers who benefit from sleazy ethics and campaign finance laws can summon the integrity to enact serious reform. Ultimately, voters probably will have to do it for them by passing a ballot measure.” You rarely lose any money betting against good government in the Legislature. Despite many sincere and meaningful bills from both Democrats and Republicans being filed to reduce the pernicious influence of money in the legislative process, legislation to undo Missouri’s status as the only state in the nation with no limits on either lobbyist gifts or campaign donations appears stuck in mud. A Senate debate ... over a proposal from Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah, intended to reduce lobbyist gifts and end the revolving door between lawmaking and lobbying, gave a strong indication that state lawmakers just don’t have the courage to police themselves. Some still want their free lunches and dinners. Others, like Mr. Lager, want to continue collecting sixfigure checks from mostly anonymous donors. Some, knowing their time in the Legislature is almost up, don’t want to give up the possibility of sliding into a lobbyist gig or a gubernatorial appointment. The sweet lure of quick cash is hard to ignore. Here’s what should also be hard for those reticent lawmakers to ignore: Missourians want ethics reform. Badly. A new poll conducted by The Wickers Group on behalf of the Missouri Liberty Project shows broadbased support, among Democrats, Republicans and independents, for serious ethics reform in the Show-Me State. The poll, conducted in March among likely general election voters, found that between 70 and 80 percent of likely voters supported five different elements of ethics reform: • Banning free tickets from lobbyists for professional or college sporting events, hunting and fishing trips and golf outings. • Limiting the number of meals lawmakers can accept from lobbyists. • Barring lawmakers’ staff from working as paid political consultants. • Requiring lawmakers to wait several years after retiring before becoming lobbyists. • Creating a new unit in the attorney general’s office to fight abuse and corruption in state government. In each question, the support was highest among Democrats, but similarly high among both Republicans and independents. A huge majority of Missourians support ethics reform. It ought to scare lawmakers unwilling to deal with the problem themselves; if a private group like the Missouri Liberty Project is willing to spend money polling on the issue, it’s an indication that ethics reform will be eventually coming to a Missouri ballot. Keep in mind, the Liberty Project is run by Josh Hawley, a conservative University of Missouri law professor who is involved in the Hobby Lobby lawsuit against contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act. We don’t agree with him much. And we would point out that in using a 502-c-4 to obscure his organization’s funding (he would not tell us who funds the Missouri Liberty Project), he is part of the greater problem in national politics. Dark money is allowing a select rich few to control the nation’s political system with little to no transparency. But that doesn’t mean he’s wrong on ethics. He rightly, if ironically, points out that as lawmakers are improperly influenced by money, there is a real deleterious effect on the political system. “It’s about the right to participate in one’s government,” Mr. Hawley told us. “It’s a vital part of what it means to be free.” Missourians want ethics reform because they want to believe in their government again. That is true of liberals and conservatives, city-dwellers and farmers, Democrats, Republicans, and everybody in between.
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COBBLER’S COLUMN
The benefit is almost always in the eyes of the beholder
“Hey, Dad — Do you know what tomorrow is?,” asked my soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter this morning as we departed the Cobb house on the way to Maryville Middle School where she attends seventh grade. “Well, let’s see,” I said, knowing exactly what she was referring to, but trying to elude the subject. “Tomorrow is a lot of things. It’s Thursday and it’s the day before your birthday, for starters.” “That’s true,” she said. “But that’s not what I mean.” See, it’s hard for someone who is about to celebrate her 13th birthday to understand why someone who is about to celebrate his 45th birthday is not all that excited. Especially when Dad’s birthday is the day before hers. Trinity has visions of cookies and cupcakes and camping with her friends dancing through her head. Her dad has thoughts of sore joints and hair loss and an aching back. It’s funny how someone’s perspective can change how one feels about something. The same topic observed from two different vantage points can take on a completely different complexion. Often it’s tainted by the color of the lenses through which the beholder has chosen to peer. Equally as often it can be persuaded by who stands to benefit. There aren’t too many days where you won’t find differing opinions in this newspaper. Yesterday, it was the income-tax cut passed by Missouri’s legislature, which was described by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon as “cataclysmic.” Wow! That’s a big, scary word. Don’t worry — I already looked it up. Cataclysmic is synonymous with words like apocalyptic, catastrophic, tragic and devastating. I guess that means we’ll pretty much shut down all the schools and completely stop taking care of highways, right? Well, either that, or it’s no big deal, depending on whose glasses you’re looking through. Of course, the people to benefit
most from the income tax cut are the ones in the “no big deal” camp. The “cataclysm” folks tend to favor higher taxes and think they can spend your money better — smarter — than you can. It’s all pretty complicated, and pretty conspicuous, all at the same time. Well, that took us a little off course,
Phil Cobb Editor and Publisher didn’t it? I apologize. Maybe I’m not so fired up about adding a year to my age, but I am pretty excited about all the other things that come with this time of the year. First and foremost is Easter. It is the most significant celebration of the year for Christians, the very foundation of the Christian faith. You can see it everywhere — rebirth. It’s like Earth itself is celebrating. I always enjoy the warmer temperatures, which bring the beautiful blooms of the dogwoods, plums, daffodils, magnolias, redbuds, forsythias and more. And with spring comes my favorite of all pastimes — baseball. The brother-in-law and I decided to splurge and buy a couple of 11-game passes to the Kansas City Royals this
season. So far, we’ve been to two major league encounters at Kauffman Stadium. Each have been enjoyable and both have been victories. I will say that the game-day experience could use a little work. Nothing major, just a few tweaks I feel would increase the overall enjoyment for the fan. Let’s start with replay. I think it’s great that Major League Baseball has decided to incorporate replay into the governance of the game. Now that the new has worn off, it’s no longer too intrusive and doesn’t really seem to make the games any longer. But, at least at Kauffman, if it’s close or potentially controversial, they don’t show the replay unless the manager decides to challenge. Meanwhile, the fans get to watch the Royals’ logo revolve on the big screen while the manager stalls for time, waiting to get the signal from the dugout. Why not throw the replay up immediately? The manager can then see for himself whether he wants to challenge. Sports fans have been conditioned to expect the replay right now. That’s what they get at home. That’s what they get from the NFL. MLB needs to do everything it can to improve the game-day experience, to encourage people to come to the park and buy $10 beers — which brings me to my second point. Why can you no longer hear the radio broadcast when you are waiting in line at the concession stand or the restroom? For as long as I can remember, fans have been able to catch the action on concourse monitors and hear the game over the sound system. It seems to me that fans would be more willing to stand in line and shell out the bucks if they could keep up with the game while doing so. I guess it depends on your perspective, but I’m not sure who’s to benefit from this one.
GEEKOLOGY 101
In a Galaxy far, far away ...
Did you know that they are filming the latest installment of the Star Wars Legacy right now? If you didn’t, where have you been? Besides the fact that Batman and Superman are going to be together in a movie, there has only been one thing bigger in my mind, movie-wise, and that is a new Star Wars Trilogy. And it is coming! Of course, those of us who foamed at the mouth in anticipation of the Prequel Trilogy are a little leery on what may come from the sequel Trilogy. Will there be a Jar Jar Binks? I hope not, or I may just have to go full-on Trekkie instead. Which is kind of ironic since J.J. Abrams, the man behind the rebirth of the Star Trek film franchise, is also the man behind the new Star Wars films. So it can’t possibly be bad, right? Since it is good to sit down and come up with plausible ways to take the series, I have come up with a few of my own. The one thing I do know is that it is going to be set 30 years in the future from where the last film, ‘Return of the Jedi,’ left off. What I would love to see is the filmmakers address what happened to the original cast of characters and not just Luke, Han, and Leia.
I want to know what happened to Admiral Ackbar and Nien Nunb as well. Don’t leave these heroes out in the cold. I mean Nien Numb was copilot to the Millenium Falcon during the Battle of Endor. Or what about Wicket W. Warrick, Wedge Antilles, or that Female XWing Fighter Pilot that was cut from the final film?
Darth Darling These are pressing answers every Star Wars fan wants to know. Okay, maybe not everyone, just a few of us.
The point I am trying to make is that the filmmakers need not just completely forget what happened before in the previous six Star Wars films. I think this is the main reason that the prequel ‘Star Wars’ films didn’t do as well as the first trilogy. George Lucas didn’t maintain continuity to the movies. I mean, who had heard of a Midi-chlorian before ‘The Phantom Menace.’ Am I right? And why was Jar Jar in the first three films, but not refrenced in any of the next three? He was annoying in the prequels, but he did play a minor roll in Palpatine’s assuming control as chancellor of the Galactic Senate. Maybe by tying all previous six films in with the current three films being produced, J.J. Abrams can succeed in making the Star Wars universe seem more cohesive. Because right now, it feels like two trilogies that, kind of, feel like they relate to each other, if only by the fact that Lucas had to make them connect. Don’t get me wrong, I will be waiting in line for tickets just like the rest of you. I can’t help myself with that. I just want the films to not feel like they were rushed out just to have them there. Take your time J.J. and give us the sequel trilogy we deserve.
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Two aspiring young farmers
By KAITY HOLTMAN Agriculture Editor
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Planters hit the fields
Jacob Stoll planted corn on acreage belonging to his father, Randy Stoll, just west of Conception Junction on Tuesday. Farmers agree with statistics, that planting is on track, but rain would ease their worries.
Nodaway County crop growers start planting, hoping for rain By KAITY HOLTMAN Agriculture Editor
More than 26 percent of Missouri corn crop was planted by Monday, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Crop Progress and Condition report. That percentage is just right under the five-year average of 29 percent, but double the amount planted this week last year. Bill Wiebold, University of Missouri Extension specialist said that large, efficient machinery means farmers can plant a lot of corn in a short amount of time, and soil conditions can change quickly.
“We can plant our corn crop in about two weeks with good weather in this state,” Wiebold said. Clint Blackford at the Conception Junction MFA Inc. said things are looking to be in good shape, but everyone’s talking about needing rain. “The guys have got anhydrous in, they’re ready to plant, and we’re starting to spray. Blackford said. “Things are going pretty well, but we do need the rain. It looks like our best chance is through the weekend.” Randy Stoll, who owns about 2,000 acres of crop ground around the Conception area, said he started planting corn Thursday
of last week. “We’re about right on schedule if we look at a two year average,” Stoll said. But, he said there’s no doubt that it’s dry. “We did some digging, and it’s dry several feet down,” he said. “The reserves aren’t there in the subsoil. We may get subsoil recharged if we can get a good soaking rain over the next few days.” The northwestern and northeastern parts of the state, as well as east-central Missouri, lag the rest of the state. The southwest corner of the state leads in corn planting, with 77 percent of its acres already planted and 31 percent of
the crop emerged, according Wiebold’s report. Yield begins to drop when corn is planted after the third week of April, but only by 5 percent by May 5 and 13 percent by May 20, according to Wiebold’s planting date study at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center. June 19 is the critical date, when yields drop 40 percent. To keep up with state and local planting updates, visit http://www.nass. usda.gov/Statistics_by_ State/Missouri/Publications/, or check back in the Maryville Daily Forum on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout planting seasons.
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Clean Line coming through
Clean Line Energy Partners’ Grain Belt Express will transfer energy from western Kansas to states further east. The company’s eminent domain reqeust would affect Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe and Ralls counties.
Farm Bureau opposes Grain Belt Express’ eminent domain request JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Farm Bureau’s board of directors has voted to intervene in the Grain Belt Clean Line case, which is presently before the Public Service Commission (PSC). The Grain Belt Express (GBE) “Clean Line” is a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line, approximately 750 miles long stretching from western Kansas eastward across Missouri, Illinois
and Indiana. Electrical current carried through the lines will come from new wind turbine farms in Kansas. Missouri Farm Bureau will oppose granting eminent domain to Clean Line Energy Partners for the proposed electrical transmission line, which it plans to build across northern Missouri. From western Missouri going east, the line would cross Buchanan, Clinton,
Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe and Ralls counties. “Missouri Farm Bureau has long been a defender of property rights whether it involved cases of eminent domain or regulatory abuse,” said Blake Hurst, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau. “Our board of directors consulted with county Farm Bureau leaders and has voted to oppose eminent domain authority for the GBE project.”
Clean Line Energy is seeking public utility status from Missouri’s PSC so the company can use eminent domain proceedings to acquire easements for the 150-foot-tall transmission towers. “The benefits claimed by the developers absolutely do not justify the granting of eminent domain to the newly-formed company selling electricity to outof-state customers,” Hurst said.
Last Friday, after lunch, two ambitious young farmers headed out to the cattle lot together. They opened up the gates between the pasture and shed. Each doing their job to keep them calm and moving, they walked six cows into the shed. They got one sorted out on her own, and closed all the gates behind them. “Job well done, and in only 15 minutes,” they thought, as they got the gates locked. And that’s when their grandma caught them. You see, Trent and Russell are only six years old. And they’re my nephews. After they were busted, but luckily not hurt, grandma made them let the cows back out. They had a very serious conversation about how they could have been seriously hurt and that they can’t do that until they’re older. But after taking sigh of relief, we became very thankful that they spend lots of time with their dads and grandpas on the farm. They knew how to handle the cattle and how to act around them. They knew whose job was whose and how to work together. I cannot stress enough the importance of youth being involved in agriculture. These boys show that they’ve learned hard work, communication, teamwork, animal handling practices, and proper safety measures, just by watching their el-
ders. I’ve watched their grandpa (my dad) and their dads discuss with them why they do everything they do. The boys get it because they are growing up around it, and because they’re talked to as if they’re farm hands in training. The traits and values that agriculture engrains into youth shapes the type of people with those same skills that the boys demonstrated that day – hard work, communication, teamwork – and so much more. I’m a big advocate of farm safety, and I probably reacted the worst out of anyone my mom told this story to. But, while I know those boys put themselves in some serious danger, I also know they’re six. And six-year-old boys tend to a lot of things they probably shouldn’t. At the end of the day, if they’re going to do those things, I’m glad they’re paying attention to their dads and grandpas, in handling animals, and in becoming dependable, hardworking young men. Those boys learned their lessons, we think, and know they won’t be allowed to do that again for a while. Until then, they’ll continue to watch, learn and mimic their role models until it’s their turn to take over the farming operations someday. “Well, I guess we’ll just have to pretend now” their grandma overheard as she walked back to the house. Yes they will, but you know what they say… Practice makes perfect, boys.
Angus Association turmoil results in 12 terminations ST. JOSEPH, Mo – In midMarch, 15 employees of the American Angus Association turned in a letter of concern to their board of directors. The letter expressed their worries over the management of the association and asked for the removal of CEO Bryce Schumann. The board formed a special task force of officers and board members. that met They met in late March convened in Kansas City and interviewed 25 employees, including Schumann. A summary report of the task force’s finding was submitted for evaluation by the full board in a meeting on April 7-8, to discuss the letter and agree upon recommendations. The board informed Schumann of their support of him continuing as CEO. The officers attended meetings with staff and regional managers on April 8. On April 10-11, Schumann conducted a series of employee interviews either in person or over the phone with each of the 15
staff members and regional managers who signed the letter. As a result of those interviews and evaluations, the association no longer employs those six regional managers and six staff members. “We fully understand that this decision may create unexpected hardships for our members,” Schumann said in a letter to members. “But, please be assured that, in light of this unforeseen circumstance, the board of directors and the employees of the association will do everything in our power to alleviate or prevent any inconveniences or disruptions in services related to the changes taking place.” “The Association remains a membership-driven organization, and it will work through these challenging times to build a brighter future for the organization and the people it serves,” Schumann said. To learn more about the American Angus Association, visit angus.org or call (816) 383-5100.
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Grace your dinner with dandelions Sauteed Dandelion Greens Tired of rooting the dandelions out of your yard? Maybe eating them is the best revenge. Try this recipe for dandelion-based cicoria, a standard cooked greens dish appearing on menus all over Italy. It has a pleasing bitterness that’s offset by the richness of the oil it’s sautéed in. TONY BROWN/DAILY FORUM
A sign of biological diversity
Horticulturist Rego Jones is shown in his office at Northwest Missouri State University. When it comes to dandelions, Jones said the best option for the yard-proud may be to accept the little yellow flowers as both a fact of life and a symbol of healthy biological diversity as close as their own front yard.
Dandelions — Get used to them Continued from Page 1 prepared for a grim and determined battle. According to Rego Jones, who teaches horticulture at Northwest Missouri State University, Taraxacum, as botanists call this large genus of plants classed within the family Asteraceae, is an adaptive survivor of the highest order. So, if yellow is the color of the enemy in your yard, game on and good luck. You have a tough row to hoe. “They are perennial, they have a deep root system, and they are very adaptable,” Jones said. “Dandelions will grow in almost any kind of soil, and they have a nearly perfect seed distribution system. Kids like to play with them, though.” So, at least there’s an upside. But though the hardy dandelion these days is usually considered a lawnwrecker, that wasn’t always the case. Native to Eurasia, Jones said, the flower was originally brought to North America in the early days of European colonization as a food source, albeit one that quickly revealed its invasive ways. Back when Americans got more food out of gardens than supermarkets,
wild-growing dandelions — along with such flora as watercress, lamb’s quarter and pepper grass — were commonly picked and prepared as food, cooked up as greens and used in salads and soups. And for much of the 19th and 20th centuries, making an annual vintage of dandelion wine was a springtime tradition in many households. But for most folks the intoxicating salad days of the dandelion are long gone, and their biggest concern is getting rid of them, which Jones admits is usually easier said than done. That because one of the best ways to fight dandelions is the most laborious. Digging them out one at a time using a hand spade will bring guaranteed results, Jones said, but it still has to be done right. The trick, he said, is to dig down beneath the plant at least 4 inches in order to extract the long, thick taproot, which is one of the plant’s main keys to success. “If you don’t get the taproot, they’re going to come back,” said Jones, who added that the flower’s stubbornness leads many homeowners to abandon the spade in favor of chemical warfare.
That often means applying a product containing 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, usually referred to by its abbreviation, 2,4-D, a compound used to eradicate almost any kind of broadleaf plant. Another popular remedy is Roundup brand weed killer. However, Jones cautioned that both kinds of chemicals can produce unintended consequences, especially the volatile 2,4-D, which migrates easily into gardens and flowerbeds and can do serious damage to tomatoes, vegetables, ornamentals and other desirable plants. A third strategy is to go “cultural” rather than chemical by taking physical actions known to promote a healthy stand of grass at the expense of leafy invaders. In general, this means doing things like aerating and fertilizing your yard and mowing higher, since tallish grass is more likely to choke out weeds. Of course, being a horticulturist, Jones himself favors a third way — just letting the dandelions grow while taking pleasure in their festive color and the knowledge that an all-green “monoculture” yard is a symbol (from a scientific point of view) of an unhealthy lack of diversity.
“If you have high plant diversity in your yard, that is the sign of a healthy environment, biologically speaking,” Jones said. “A monoculture, even though that’s what a lot of people want, that’s not a healthy environment.” Of course, reasonable people can disagree with that assessment, and Jones admits that there may not be “anything than can cause more feuds between neighbors than a pristine green yard over here and a yard full of dandelions over there.”
Dandelion cicoria Makes 8 servings. Active time, 30 min. Total time, 40 min.
Ingredients • 3 pound dandelion greens, tough lower stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 5 large garlic cloves, smashed • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Preparation Cook greens in a 10-to 12-quart pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 8 quarts water), uncovered, until ribs are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain well, gently pressing out excess water. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until pale golden, about 45 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high, then add greens and sea salt and sauté until coated with oil and heated through, about 4 minutes.
But unless the sturdy little flowers get out of hand and start choking out the grass altogether, Jones said it is usually best for the yardproud to accept the natural order of things. And in northwest Missouri that usually means dandelions are right up there with death and taxes — harsh realities that must simply be endured. “So what if I have a few dandelions or some ground ivy?” Jones said. “It’s just another plant. “Really, it’s impossible to have a yard of any size that’s completely free of weeds. And everything is a weed somewhere. If it’s growing and you don’t want it, it’s a weed.”
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Incredible, edible … weed?
Spraying dandelions this spring? Try picking them instead and taking them into the kitchen as a primary ingredient in a variety of greens dishes, such as the dandelion cicoria pictured here.
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Bluejays tame Mustangs
By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
Northeast Nodaway clinched at least a share of the inaugural Northwest Missouri Baseball Conference title with a 6-4 victory over North Nodaway Wednesday in Hopkins. “We didn’t play very well,” Bluejay coach Vance Proffitt said. “But it’s a win and we’re sure not giving it back.” The Bluejays grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second inning as freshman Andrew Freemyer reached base on an error and came around to score via a stolen base and two more Mustang errors. North Nodaway tied the game in the third as freshman August Hoepker reached on a walk, advanced to second on a walk to freshman Peyton Coleman, moved to third on a two-out walk to sophomore Wyatt Tate, then scored on a wild pitch to tie the contest at 1-1. In the fourth, North Nodaway grabbed a 2-1 lead as junior Ty Cowan drew a two-out walk, moved to second on a walk to Hoepker and scored on Coleman’s single. The Bluejays regained the lead for good in the fifth inning. Junior Austin Jones led off the inning with a walk. One out later, junior Garet Jackson drove in Jones with a single. Junior pitcher Andrew Faustlin then helped his own cause by blasting a two-run
homer, giving the Bluejays a 4-2 lead. The rally continued as freshman Rowdy West reached on an error and advanced to second on Freemyer’s single. With two outs, West scored on senior Brandon Auffert’s single to extend the Bluejay lead to 5-2. North Nodaway responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth. With two outs, sophomore Ben Hart walked, then moved to second on an errant pickoff attempt. After a wild pitch moved Hart to third, senior Keegan King’s single plated Hart to cut the Bluejays’ lead to 5-3. In the sixth, North Nodaway cut the lead to 5-4 as Coleman walked with two outs, reached second on a wild pitch and scored on a throwing error. “We’ve preached and preached all season long to stay in the game no matter what happens and keep playing,” Mustang coach Andrew Webster said. “Tonight, we did that.” Northeast Nodaway tacked on an insurance run in the seventh as Freemyer reached base on a fielder’s choice, moved to second on a wild pitch and scored on junior Shaun Burns’ RBI single. Faustlin struck out the side in the seventh to wrap up the victory for the Bluejays, now 3-0 in the conference. “Give a lot of credit to North Nodaway,” Proffitt said. “They really battled all game. We will take the win, but as I told the team, See BLUEJAYS, Page 8
Conference clincher
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Northeast Nodaway junior pitcher Andrew Faustlin hurls a pitch toward home plate during the Bluejays’ 6-4 win over North Nodaway Wednesday in Hopkins that clinched at least a share of the Northwest Missouri Baseball Conference title. Faustlin struck out 14 and homered.
Longhorns fall to West Platte By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer
Chip shot
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Stanberry’s Seth Noble chips a shot onto the ninth green during the Stanberry Invitational on Wednesday afternoon. Noble shot an 18-hole 106 on the day.
Stanberry golfers struggle at home invite, finish 6th By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer
Cold, wet and windy weather played a role for the 10 schools that competed in the Stanberry Invitational Golf Meet on Wednesday. “It went pretty well today, considering the weather,” Stanberry golf coach Chris McMillen said. “Pretty bad weather starting out. We had a few rain showers, but there were still some pretty low scores that came in today so, overall, I think it went pretty well.” This meet was the third meet in as many days for the Bulldogs. That fatigue, along with the weather, led to higher scores than they were hoping for. “I think (the weather played a role) in our higher scores,” McMillen said. “Plus, this is our third meet in three days, so I think they’re getting a little tired. Overall, it seemed like more of a lack of focus than the weather really, but they’ll get it back for conference.”
Isaac Heddinger shot a team-low 18hole 93 on the day. That score was also low enough for him to place ninth overall. As for the other Bulldogs, Seth Noble shot a 106, Cole Craig shot a 115 and Garrett Mattson shot a 111. Steven Jennings shot a 129, but his score was not added to the team total. “My guys, unfortunately, were not part of some of those low scores,” McMillen said, “but they did improve in some areas. They’re all getting better and getting ready to move on to conference and district play.” As a team, Stanberry finished sixth with a score of 425. The Albany Warriors won the team portion of the meet by shooting a 345. Of the 10 competing schools, only seven had enough participants to field an entire team. The next meet on the schedule for the Bulldogs is the Grand River Conference Tournament. Stanberry’s top five golfers will compete in the meet at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28 in Gallatin.
The South Nodaway baseball team had a chance to close the sizeable gap against West Platte in the bottom of the seventh inning, but couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity. With the bases loaded and one out, two straight Longhorns struck out to close out the 12-4 loss. “We had a lot of timely hits and scored some runs, but we left a lot of people on base again,” South Nodaway head coach Aaron Murphy said. “We just need to get some consistency through the lineup on the offensive side.” The Blue Jays jumped out on the Longhorns early, scoring five runs in the top of the second inning. South Nodaway senior Dalton Murphy scored a single run for the Horns after reaching on a single then stealing second and third before scoring on a wild pitch to bring the score to 5-1 after two innings. West Platte scored five more runs in the top of the third inning to increase its lead. In the bottom of the inning, the Longhorn bats finally came alive when junior Logan Murphy registered an RBI when he drove in junior Jed Galbraith, who was walked. Sophomore Bryce Deen then drove Murphy in, before scoring on a walk later in the inning. The Horns still trailed 10-4 after the third inning. “Life is putting it very good because we didn’t show any life for a while,” Murphy said. “You’ve got to have players out there who demand to change that by putting their play out there and letting their play get people involved and get some life shown. It was good to see that.” West Platte, the Class 2 runner-up a year ago, threatened to add to the lead in the top of the fourth inning, but the Longhorns turned a 4-6-2 double play to keep the Blue
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Jays off the scoreboard in the inning. The Blue Jays added a run in the top of the fifth and one in the top of the sixth to extend their lead to the final 12-4 margin. “If we clean up an inning or two in there, it’s a one- or two-run ballgame,” Murphy said. “They’re a Class 2 opponent who’s very talented and they’ve had success in the past. We were there, but we’re hitting all around it, but consistency will fix that. It was a good showing. I believe we took a step forward, but we’ve got to be better.” Sophomore Ben Jermain pitched six innings for the Longhorns, giving up 12 hits, 11 earned runs, striking out five while only walking three. Logan Murphy pitched one relief inning, giving up one hit and striking out one. “Still, consistency with the fielding is huge for us,” Murphy said. “Our pitching is allowing us to win games. We may have had some losses here and there, even in the games that (Jermain) has pitched and we lost, he pitched good enough for us to win.” At the dish, Logan Murphy was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Deen registered the only other Longhorn RBI while going 1-for-3. The Longhorns also traveled to Tarkio on Tuesday night and grabbed a 4-3 conference win. By splitting the two games, the Longhorns are now 4-5 and 2-1 in the Northwest Missouri Baseball Conference. “I know we are taking steps forward, but we just have to be consistent both defensively and offensively,” Murphy said. “I thought we were in there and we had a couple of chances to make big plays to change the momentum of the game, and we didn’t do that on the defensive side.” The Longhorns will host the Maryville freshmen in their next game at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 28 at Beal Park in Maryville.
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South Nodaway junior Logan Murphy tags out a runner trying to steal second base early in the Longhorns’ 12-4 loss to West Platte on Wednesday. Murphy was 4-for-4 with an RBI at the plate and pitched one relief inning, giving up one hit and striking out one.
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Hounds play for 3rd in Pony Express Tourney ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Maryville baseball team will have to settle for third or fourth place in the Pony Express Tournament after falling short in its upset bid Tuesday night. Harrisonville scored a run in the top of the first, but Maryville quickly answered with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning and held a 2-1 lead until the top of the third when the Wildcats scored four runs.
The Wildcats added another run in the top of the fifth, but Maryville had an answer, cutting the lead to 6-3 on an RBI single by sophomore Keston Oltman. However, Harrisonville erupted for another big inning, scoring five runs in the top of the sixth to all but put the game away and seal an appearance in the title game with the 11-3 win over the Hounds.
Sophomore Dakota Beemer led Maryville with two hits and scored two of the three Spoofhound runs. Maryville was playing for third place against Chillicothe, which lost 3-1 to Cameron in the other semifinal, but results were unavailable as of press time. The Hounds are back in action at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 28 at Benton.
Maryville places 20 in top 5 at Smithville SMITHVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville track and field team had a strong showing at the Smithville Warrior Relays on Tuesday afternoon, claiming 20 top five finishes, including four victories. McKenzie Wallace won both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles in 16.14 and 47.09 seconds, respectively. She also took second in the triple jump. Nicole Wilson claimed the third win of the afternoon for the girls team, taking the top spot in the shot put with a throw of 31-feet, 11-inches. Abby Hayes took fourth in the 100-meter dash in 13.14 seconds and Samantha Walters finished second
in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.34 seconds. The 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400-meter relays all finished in the top five, as the 4x100 and 4x200 teams both took second. The 4x400 relay team came in fourth. Felicia Sheil took fourth in the triple jump and Loren Puche came in third in the discus with a 101-foot, two-inch toss. On the boys side, Brody McMahon claimed the lone victory, winning the 100-meter dash in 11.08 seconds. McMahon also took second in the 200-meter dash in 22.78 seconds. Adam Thompson took third in the
400-meter dash in 51.99 and Spencer Morrison took fifth in the 110-meter hurdles and third in the 300-meter hurdles. Jackson Morrison took third in the shot put with a throw of 46-feet, 11-inches and Brendan Weybrew finished fifth in the discus with a toss of 134-feet, three-inches. The 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400-meter relay teams all finished in the top five, as well. The 4x200 team finished second while the other two relay teams claimed fifth place finishes. Maryville hits the track again at 3 p.m. Friday for the Excelsior Springs Invitational.
Chiefs open season Sept. 7 against Titans KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs will have to get used to playing away from Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City opens the season at home against Tennessee on Sept. 7, and then has just one more home game over the first seven weeks — the Patriots visit on Sept. 29.
Otherwise, the Chiefs will be taking trips to Denver, Miami, San Francisco and San Diego along with having a week off during the first half of the season. The NFL announced the schedules for all 32 of its teams Wednesday night.
If the Chiefs can navigate their early road swing, they’ll have an opportunity to finish strong at home. They welcome cross-state rival St. Louis on Oct. 26, and play home games against Seattle, Denver and Oakland before wrapping the regular season against San Diego on Dec. 28.
Bluejays clinch share of conference title Continued from Page 7 we’ve got to play better.” Faustlin picked up the win with a complete-game four-hitter. He fanned 14 Mustangs, but walked 11 in the contest. Burns led the Bluejay offensive effort with a pair of singles. Sophomore Koby Reynolds also threw a complete game for North
Nodaway. In his seven innings of work, he allowed seven hits while striking out 14 and walking only two. “Koby battled tonight,” Webster said. “I was proud of all of our kids tonight. We had a team meeting last week and I expressed that we needed to change how we were doing things. The kids who stayed with us took that
to heart and responded tonight.” Coleman’s two hits and two walks led the Mustang offensive effort. Northeast Nodaway (6-4) returns to the diamond Saturday to participate in the Mid-Buchanan Tournament, while North Nodaway (1-7) travels to Tarkio on Wednesday, April 30 to play East Atchison County.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Spoofhounds move back above .500 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Maryville tennis team picked up its third win of the season Tuesday night, downing Lafayette 8-1 to improve to 3-2 on the season. In singles, Ian Macali, Chris Dougan, Michael Filips, Tate Mattson and Michael Farlow each claimed wins. The Spoofhounds swept doubles play. Maryville was at Cameron Wednesday night, but results were unavailable as of press time. The Hounds play next at Benton Thursday afternoon.
West Nodaway golfers 3rd at Tarkio TARKIO, Mo. — The West Nodaway golf team traveled to Tarkio Tuesday for a triangular meet with Mound City and Craig/Fairfax and finished third with a team score of 237. Junior Justin Farmer fired a 53 to pace the Rockets. Junior Logan Steins carded a 57, while junior Ryan Evans added a 60 and sophomore Justin Shimak chipped in with a 67. Next action for the Rocket linksters will be Thursday, May 1, when they participate in the Savannah Invitational Tournament.
NORTHWEST SPORTS Golfers 3rd at MIAA Championships LAWRENCE, Kan. — The State golf team finished third at the MIAA Championships on Wednesday at Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence, Kan. Central Oklahoma won the event by 15 strokes over Northeastern State. The Bearcats finished 11 shots ahead of fourth place Lindenwood. Northwest matched the program’s best MIAA Championship finish after placing third in 2012 and 2013. Senior Cassie Lowell shot a final round 84 to place ninth overall. Junior Taylor Gard was 16th overall and Junior Ashley Powers placed 22nd. Senior Kristina D’Angela had a nine-stroke improvement in round three to tie for 23rd. Sophomore Brooke Byland finished 25th overall. Northwest will now await selections for the 2014 NCAA Central Super Regional, which will take place May 4-6 at Wildwood Golf Club in St. Paul, Minn.
Baseball changes weekend schedule MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest baseball coach Darin Loe announced a schedule change to this weekend’s MIAA games at Bearcat Field against Pittsburg State. The two teams will now play double-headers on Friday and Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. both days. The doubleheaders will be played as seven-inning games followed by nine-inning contests both days. Northwest is 21-21 overall and 15-18 in MIAA play. The Bearcats sit half a game behind Northeastern State (17-19 MIAA) for eighth place in the conference standings. In 10th place is Missouri Southern (16-20 MIAA), which is half a game behind Northwest.
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UTES 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 BY MARTIN BIRD, L.S. 192, IN THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID ROAD; THENCE ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE, SOUTH 16 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST 404.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 463.26 FEET TO THE HOLT COUNTY/ NODAWAY COUNTY LINE AS APPROVED AND RATIFIED BY THE NODAWAY AND
HOLT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN 1982; THENCE ALONG SAID COUNTY LINE, NORTH 34 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 244.66 FEET; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 16.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; HOLT COUNTY, MISSOURI SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. TRACT B: 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; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 20 SECONDS EAST 16.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE NODAWAY/HOLT COUNTY LINE AS APPROVED AND RATIFIED IN 1982 BY THE NODAWAY AND HOLT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; THENCE ALONG SAID COUNTY LINE, S 34 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 244.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 96.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH
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Maryville Parks & Recreation has announced a new summer family activity program, “Families on the Move,” which from June 1-July 12 will encourage Maryville households to ex-
ercise together and embrace a more fit lifestyle. The outreach is co-sponsored by Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, St. Francis Hospital & Health Services and Nodaway County Health Center. “We wanted to develop a
summer program that would get families active and involved,” Maryville Parks & Rec Director Rod Auxier said. “We came up with this at a staff meeting, and believe it’s a very positive program all the way around.” Kelsey Coulter, Maryville
Community Center supervisor, credited Parks & Rec Coordinator Shelly Hersh with the basic idea. “Shelly uses a similar program to keep track of mileage in one of our youth programs,” Coulter said. “We brainstormed using that idea and came up with the Families on the Move program.” The initiative asks that families keep track of physical activities and exercise “mileage” by using a kit they receive when they register for the program. In addition, Parks & Rec will offer several check-in events during the six-week contest. These events will include Monday evening walks at selected locations and various other family-oriented activities, and will give families the opportunity to earn extra points toward the Families on the Move grand prize. “We wanted to bring people to several of our parks,” Auxier said. “People forget about some of them, and they’re very nice facilities.” At the end of the six
weeks one family will win an Active Family Pass, which includes a oneyear membership to the Maryville Community Center, Maryville Aquatic Center and Mozingo Golf Course.
‘We hope this will be the catalyst to get families to spend more time together while developing healthy habits at the same time.’ — Kelsey Coulter Early registration for the program runs from April 28 through May 19. During this time, families can register for the program for only $10. The regular price of $25 per family will go into effect after that. Register at the Community Center. “Our co-sponsors came in
and made a financial commitment that makes the registration fee very affordable for all families,” Coulter said. “The kit alone is well worth the registration fee.” An information meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Community Center. The meeting is optional but recommended, since the point system is fairly detailed, and Families on the Move kits will be distributed along with an activity calendar with dates and times of program events. “Shelly (Hersh) always talks about reducing ‘screen time,’ whether it be television or gaming systems, and we think this program will help with that,” Coulter said. “We hope this will be the catalyst to get families to spend more time together while developing healthy habits at the same time.” For questions or additional information, call the Community Center at (660) 562-2923 or stop by the center, which is located at 1407 North County Club Road.
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New exercise program
MARYVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
Get your family moving — that’s the intention behind a new exercise program organized jointly by Maryville Parks & Recreation, Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, St. Francis Hospital & Health Services and the Nodaway County Health Center. Registration through Parks & Rec opens April 28 at a cost of $10 per family if completed by May 19.
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