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Tax, bond issue, council race issues at forum
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Getting their points across
Left: Robert Stiens, South District county commissioner, gestures while making a point this week during an election forum at the Nodaway County Administration Center. Pictured to his right is Presiding Commissioner Robert Schieber. All three commissioners attended the forum, where they argued in favor of a proposed half-cent sales tax that would increase revenues available for the purchase of road gravel. The measure is one of several tax proposals and town council and school board races that will be decided in Tuesday’s municipal election. Above: Maryville City Council candidates Tim Shipley (left) Rachael Martin (center) and Adam Switzer address a small gathering of voters Tuesday during a campaign forum hosted by Maryville Citizens for Community Action and the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce.
Council candidates would reverse bar-age rule By TONY BROWN News editor
Fewer than 30 people — nearly a third of them on the agenda as speakers — attended a candidate’s forum Tuesday at the Nodaway County Administration Center. In addition to an extended question-and-answer session featuring the three candidates for two open seats on the Maryville City Council in next Tuesday’s municipal election, the evening also included presentations on a proposed half-cent county sales tax and a proposed $10.25 million bond issue that would finance capital improvements for the Maryville R-II School District. First up were the three members of the County Commission,
who each said that the sales tax, projected to raise about $1 million a year, is needed to increase revenues available for the purchase of gravel for township-maintained roads. South District Commissioner Robert Stiens said the current system, under which the county spends $525,000 a year for “maintenance rock,” and the county’s 15 townships provide another $150,000, is no longer sufficient given the rising price of gravel. Nodaway County has about 1,000 miles of gravel roads, so the formula works out to $525 per mile for the county and $150 per mile for each township, enough to apply about 45 tons of road rock per mile each spring, an amount that Stiens said is less than half the
optimum tonnage. “We cannot do this any longer,” said Steins, who explained that if the sales tax passes, the townships’ contribution would be eliminated, and the county would roll its current gravel allotment over into its Road and Bridge Fund, primarily used to construct and repair bridges and drainage tubes. That means the $1 million in projected new revenue, assuming the tax passes muster at the polls would add about $325,000 to the current gravel budget. Presiding Commissioner Robert Schieber made a plea for Maryville residents to support the tax, even if they rarely drive the county’s unpaved byways. Maintaining gravel roads, he said, is essential for school buses, mail carriers, work-
ers commuting to jobs in town, and first-responders summoned to fires and injury accidents. “It’s just deteriorating to the point where it’s become a problem,” Schieber said. As for the R-II bond issue, Superintendent Larry Linthacum, as he has been doing for months during a series of public meetings and service club presentations, laid out the case for a new performing arts center and a second gymnasium at Maryville High School along with an enlarged cafeteria and commons area at Eugene Field Elementary School. The proposal’s centerpiece is a $5.5 million, 670-seat auditorium that would serve as a performance venue for the district’s bands and choirs. Other uses, Linthacum
said, will likely embrace all-district staff meetings, assemblies, large-group testing and community events. If built, Linthacum predicted, the auditorium would see use “almost daily.” “All of the districts we talked to that have built a performing arts center said that they use it more than they thought they would,” Linthacum said. The district has been touting the ballot measure as a “no tax increase” bond issue, which is only true because the R-II Board of Education raised the debt-service portion of its property tax levy last year from 69 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 79 cents. The 10-cent hike was less than the See CANDIDATES, Page 3
Rice won’t file charges in Lobdell shooting By TONY BROWN News editor
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice issued a statement Wednesday saying that no charges would be filed in the Dec. 27, 2013, shooting death of Mickey Lee Lobdell near Clearmont in northern Nodaway County. In issuing his decision, Rice cited Section 563.031 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, commonly referred to as the “castle doctrine,” which allows citizens, under certain circumstances, to use deadly force in defense of their homes. Specifically, rice quoted from a portion of the law that renders lethal violence acceptable when a person “believes such deadly force
Mickey Lee Lobdell is necessary to protect himself against death, serious physical injury, or any forcible felony …” Lobdell was killed by Lewis Schrodt, then 51, during a late-night confrontation outside the Schrodt family home. During the investigation, Sheriff Darren
White described Lobdell, 34 at the time of his death, as the older man’s nephew by marriage. Reports by law enforcement following the shooting stated that at least seven people, most or all of them family members, witnessed the incident and backed up Schrodt’s claim of acting to protect himself from attack. White said the shooting occurred after Lobdell, who had been drinking heavily, turned abusive and threatening. At that point, Schrodt, who the sheriff described as suffering from an arthritislike condition, armed himself with a .38-caliber revolver and followed Lobdell outside, ordering him off the property. The victim, White said,
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then started walking toward Schrodt while making verbal threats. White said Schrodt fired two spaced warning shots into the air as Lobdell approached then fired a third bullet at point-blank range into the victim’s upper left chest. The bullet exited from the middle left of Lobdell’s back. Investigators determined that death was likely instantaneous. Rice’s written statement issued Wednesday essentially repeated the sheriff’s version of events. Rice also cited another portion of the statute, which states that after a suspect “injects the issue of self-defense” the burden of proof falls on the prosecution “to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused did not rea-
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sonably believe that the use of such force was necessary …” By way of explaining his decision, Rice said that at the time of his death Lobdell was the subject of an outstanding warrant issued by Kansas authorities, had been drinking, and “had a history of criminal convictions which included battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, and obstructing legal process.” “Schrodt was aware of Lobdell’s criminal past with violence and was not drinking alcohol,” Rice said. “Lobdell got into an argument with (a Schrodt’s family member) that evening that escalated to the point Lobdell was told to leave the residence.” As the altercation grew
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increasingly tense, Rice said Lobdell “would storm out of the house, return, and repeat, during the course of the argument” while threatening Schrodt and his family. Finally, Rice said, Lobdell grabbed a coat belonging to someone else and exited the house for the final time. Schrodt, armed with a handgun, reportedly followed Lobdell outside and confronted him about the coat, firing two warning shots in the air as Lobdell approached him. “When Lobdell was approximately an arm’s length away from Schrodt, Lobdell reached back to strike Schrodt, and Schrodt fired a third time into the left side of Lobdell’s chest,” Rice See LOBDELL, Page 3
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PAUL WENDELL FULLER
1916-2014 Paul Wendell Fuller, 98, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home in Maryville. Paul was born February 11, 1916, in Clearmont, Missouri to Moses and Vera Harper Fuller. Paul and Luella Holbrook were married May 30, 1940, in Oregon, Missouri and in May would have celebrated their 74 year anniversary. A graduate of Clearmont, Missouri High School, Paul was a dairy farmer. Upon retirement from farming he was employed
RAYMOND BENEDICT DERKS
1944-2014 Raymond Benedict Derks, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Abbey Woods Living and Rehab Center, St Joseph. Raymond was born June 25, 1944, in Maryville, Missouri to Raymond T.
by Gray’s Truck Stop in Maryville. Paul was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, a 53 year member of Xenia Lodge #50 AF & AM, Hopkins, Missouri, Moila Shrine, St. Joseph, Missouri for 61 years and Scottish Rite Bodies. Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers: Merlin, Keith, Ralph, Marvin and Lyle Fuller and sister-in-law Dorothy Fuller. Paul is survived by his wife Luella “Lou” Fuller of the home in Maryville; daughter Beverly Thompson, Maryville; son Gary (Terry) Fuller, St Joseph, nephew Steven (Sheryl) Holbrook, Independence, Missouri; grandchildren: Jeff (Kristine) Thompson, San Luis Obispo, California; Tim (Diana) Thompson, Maryville; Melanie (Kelly) Taylor, Villisca, Iowa; Jody Owens, Des
Moines, Iowa; Jenny Bollinger, Creston, Iowa; Dustin Fuller, Topeka, Kansas; Jason (Jesica Gregersen) Holbrook, Independence; Andy (Erika) Holbrook, Kansas City, Missouri and Brian Holbrook, Independence; 17 great-grandchilcren; sisters-in-law: Nadene, Anabelle, Opal and Beverly Fuller. Visitation will be 1:002:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 4th, also at the First United Methodist Church.
and Gertrude A. Lager Derks. He formerly was an employee of the NOCOMO Workshop in Maryville. Raymond was a member of the St Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., Missouri He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Louise Rogers, Surviving Raymond are his brother Marvin (Helen) Derks, Maryville; three sisters: Dorothy (Jim) Jermain, Wathena, Kansas, Elaine (Curley)Hamilton, Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Lucille (Paul) Frampton, Branson, Missouri; brother-in-law Carl Rogers, Maryville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and his
extended group home family. A Parish Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., Missouri, followed by a visitation from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014, also at St. Columba Catholic Church, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception. Memorials may be made to Kendallwood Hospice, 443 South Belt Hwy, St. Joseph, MO 64506. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)
Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or SSM Hospice, Maryville. ( w w w. p r i c e f u n e r a l homemaryville.com)
Birth Announcement Andrew Malone Wilmes
Stephen and Kelli Wilmes, Elmo, Mo. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Andrew Malone Wilmes, born February 24, 2014 at 8:07 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services, Maryville,
Mo. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 ½” long. He joins sisters, Madeline, Ellie and Charlotte. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Susan Hull, Elmo. Paternal grandparents are
Kenny and Donna Wilmes, Burlington Jct., Mo. Great-grandparents are Nadene Fuller, Maryville; Lowell Hull, Burlington Jct.; Rosalee Wilmes, Maryville and Eldon and Faye Jenson, Maryville.
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FLAME WATKINS PARTRIDGE Flame Watkins Partridge, Maryville, passed away on April 1, 2014, at NKC Hospice House, following a massive stroke a month ago. Born in Horton, Kan., to Margy and Bob Watkins,
RANDY LEE CRONK 1964-2014
Randy Lee Cronk, 49, of Maryville, Mo., and formerly of the Spokane, Wash., area, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. Randy was born on August 23, 1964, in Maryville to Billie L. and Helen M. (Rauch) Cronk. He lived and attended school in Maryville before moving to Spokane, Wash. in 1982. He had recently moved back to Maryville. Randy was of the Christian faith. He had been an over the
she grew up in Falls City, Neb., and graduated from NWMSU with multiple degrees. She was a lifelong teacher, specializing in learning disabled children, retiring from the St. Joseph School District in 2009. Flame married Rocky Partridge in 1982. She was preceded in death by her father in 1994 and her husband, Rocky, in 2010. She is survived by her cat, Sydney; mother, Margy Watkins, (Riverview, Fla.), brothers, Frank Watkins, (Riverview, Fla.), and Greg Watkins, (Cindy) (Springfield, Mo.); niece, Kelsey
Watkins, (Springfield, Mo.), whom she was very proud; mother in law, Virginia Partridge; sisters-in-law, Peggy Partridge, and Saun Willtrout; brother-in-law, Scott Partridge, and many nieces, nephews, friends, and students. Graveside services Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., at Miriam Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Flame’s friends, Pam Alford, and Lila Conley, for their loving assistance in her care during her final days. Family suggests donations to the NodawayCounty Humane Society.
road trucker and logger in Washington, and was an avid tree trimmer. He was just starting to haul gravel with his Dad’s company in the Maryville area. Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents; two sisters, Rhonda and Brenda Cronk, and his nephew, Ryan Paul Cronk, all in 1979. His survivors include two sons, Brandon Cronk, and Jeremy Cronk, and their mother, Cindy Cronk, all of Spokane, Wash.; his parents, Bill and Helen Cronk, Maryville, Mo; his brother, Rodney Cronk, Maryville, Mo; and four grandchildren. Mr. Cronk’s body has
been cremated. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the BramDanfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo., Rev. Paul McKim will be the officiant. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be later in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to help with final expenses. For online condolences and guest book, visit www. bramfuneralhome.com
Community Events – THURSDAY – Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m.; Senior Prom, 5-6:30 p.m., Apr. 3 Toddler Time Story Hour, 5:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 3 Nook Book Club for youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 10 Film & Lit Club for youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 17 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 17Diabetic Support Group second Thursday, South Hills Medical Building, Front Lobby. Nodaway County Assoc. of School Employees meeting, 1st Thursday, MarchJune, Sept.-Dec., 9 a.m., Nodaway County Senior Center. Optimist Club, Maryville meeting, 7 a.m., Holiday Inn Express meeting room Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th
& Country Club Rd. 6 p.m. Nodaway County Federated Republican Women meet 11:30 a.m. 1st Thursday of the month at Carson’s, Maryville Maryville Business & Professional Women’s Organization meets 6 p.m. 4th Thursday, First Christian Church, Maryville, 660582-4959 or 582-4898 Shepherd’s Kitchen offers a free supper from 5 to 6 p.m. weekly, First Presbyterian Church, Maryville
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Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle tournament, 12:30 p.m., Apr. 4 Camp Quality Benefit Fish Fry, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Gregory’s Parish Hall, April 11 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 18 American Legion Spaghetti Supper, 2nd Friday monthly, 5 to 7 p.m., Burlington Jct. Methodist Church.
Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 8 a.m. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th., 8 p.m. Open Mic Nights every week; music, comedy, poetry drama, The Rose Theater, Maryville; sign in 6:30 p.m., begin 7 p.m. ADHD Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. 3rd Friday in Hospitality Rm., St. Francis Hospital, info 660-2544369 AA meeting, 8 p.m. weekly, Conception Abbey
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Parnell Fire District Hog Roast, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Parnell Legion Hall, April 5. Lion’s Fish & Chicken Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., Graham Community Center, April 5. Youth Art Contest entrie due, 3 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 5 Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Little Red Schoolhouse, Clearmont, April 5
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Thank You
The family of William A. “Rube” Turner would like to express their deepest appreciation for all the care, concern, food, flowers, and generous memorial gifts at the time of our loss. We would like to thank SSM Hospice, Golden Living, and Parkdale for all their excellent care they provided. The love, care, and support from family, friends, and community members have been very comforting to us all.
Ruby Turner, Steve and Roberta Turner and Family, Gail Henggeler and family, John and Wendy Turner and family, James Turner
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Dry conditions lead to county no-burn order By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
Dry conditions combined with exceptionally strong spring winds have caused the Nodaway County Commission to issue a ban on open burning, including fireworks, effective April 2. The ban will remain in effect
until further notice. “Given the dry, windy conditions we’ve been having, we felt it best to issue the open burn ban immediately,” South District Commissioner Robert Steins said. Nodaway County continues to be woefully short on moisture, and is essentially in the midst of an early spring drought. The dry
LOCAL NEWS Olive DeLuce Gallery will display juried student art
Northwest Missouri State University’s annual Student Juried Art Exhibition will be on display Monday, April 7, thorough Friday, April 25, in the Olive DeLuce Gallery. Guest juror Neil Lawley will choose the artwork to be displayed. Each studio art student at the university has been asked to submit three pieces for consideration. Lawley will also deliver a guest artist lecture at 7 p.m., Monday, April 7, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building across the street from Bearcat Arena. Exhibition awards will be announced at that time. Lawley is an assistant professor of art at Missouri Western State University, where he serves as director of sculpture and art education coordinator. The competitively juried exhibition traditionally includes ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, printmaking, photography, graphic design, painting and drawing. Gallery hours are 6-9 p.m. Monday, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1:30-5 p.m. Sunday.
Kindergarten sign-ups scheduled at Eugene Field
The Kindergarten Roundup for the 2014-’15 school year will take place April 15-18 at Eugene Field Elementary School in Maryville. Registration times are: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, April 14; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 15; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Parents can register in the Eugene Field office. Children not need to be present. In order to enroll, students must be 5 years old before August 1. Required documents include a copy of the birth certificate (issued by the state, not the hospital), a Social Security number or card, proof of residency and immunization records. An informational meeting for parents will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Anyone with questions should call the school office at (660) 562-3233.
Agencies host Community Betterment session
The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments will host an informational meeting with regard to programs and initiatives organized through Missouri Community Betterment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 28. The meeting will open with registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Regional Council office located at 114 W. Third St in Maryville. Cost to attend is $10 per person for councilaffiliated communities and $15 for all others. Pre-registration is required by April 21. Registration forms are available at www.nwmorcog.org.
CAPITAL NEWS Panel backs ethics overhaul
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri Senate panel has adopted legislation that would require lawmakers to reimburse most gifts received from lobbyists. The proposal endorsed Tuesday by the ethics committee would give lawmakers 30 days to pay lobbyists back for all items except commemorative gifts, plaques and awards. Legislators would also need to disclose all reimbursements within 10 days to the Missouri Ethics Commission. In addition, the bill would impose a one-year coolingoff period before former lawmakers could become paid political consultants. They would need to wait two years before becoming registered lobbyists. The measure also would prevent lawmakers from collecting salaries on state boards and commissions if they leave office early to take such posts.
Lobdell Continued from Page 1 said. Schrodt then “yelled to his family members to call 911” and “retrieved a blanket for Lobdell.” Rice said Schrodt claimed he did not intend to kill Lobdell but was merely trying to defend himself from attack. “Based on Schrodt’s back condition, he could not physically defend himself against Schrodt in an altercation,” Rice said. In concluding the defense of his decision, Rice said Missouri’s castle doctrine makes clear that Schrodt’s actions were justified. “In this case, Mr. Schrodt acted within his legal right and defended himself,” Rice said.
weather has delayed the growth of new grass and left pastures and woodlands vulnerable to fire. The problem has only been made worse by the presence of extremely dry ground cover. Add in some stiff northwest Missouri winds, and you have a perfect recipe for wildfire. “Grass fires are so hard to con-
tain,” Presiding Commissioner Robert Schieber said. “If a grass fire gets down in a ditch, it’s hard enough to contain. If it happens to be one of those days outside with 30 or 40 miles-per-hour winds like we’ve been having, a grass fire can get out of control in a hurry. “Dealing with these grass fires has been taxing our fire depart-
ments and our fire-fighting resources. It’s just too dangerous to open burn right now.” “Even if we get an inch of rain,” Steins said, “if the sun comes out the next day and the wind blows, we’re right back to the same conditions we had before the rain. If we get some significant rainfall, we will consider taking it off.”
Vet gets helping hand from Nucor By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer
After a run-in with an improvised explosive device, or IED, in Afghanistan in May 2012, U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow lost both legs above the knee and a portion of his right arm. He currently lives in Wilmington, N.C., and is receiving treatment and rehabilitation training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. As it happens, Harrow has a friend who works at the Nucor Steel Corp. plant in Darlington, S.C. That friend got in touch with Nucor’s head office, and the company has decided to reach out to veteran in need. N u c o r has partnered with an organization called Building for A m e r i c a ’s Bravest and is moving forward with an initiative named Operation Steel Warrior. Through the sale of T-shirts at its plants across the country, the company hopes to raise roughly $300,000 to help build Harrow a new “smart” home, a residence specially equipped to accommodate someone with disabilities. The effort is now in its first year, and the Nucor plant in Maryville has signed on for the duration. “We are selling T-shirts to help raise money,” said Scott Stebbing, mainte-
nance and engineering supervisor at the local factory. “One of our teammates designed the shirts, and all of the money that we make will go straight to Building for America’s Bravest. The Nucor money will be targeted for Ben Harrow this year.” Smart homes are customized based on each individual’s needs. They usually contain a home security system with panic buttons, controlled temperature zones, specialized lighting, mobility devices, custom showers and elevators. “That’s what Ben needed most, a home that he could navigate,” Stebbing said. “It will be easy to get his wheelchair through and do some of the basic functions — things we take for granted — easier.” Building For America’s Bravest is itself a partnership between the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Gary Sinise, Foundation, organizations noted for aiding veterans as well as firefighters and other first-responders. The groups’ shared mission is to “provide the recipient with a high-quality smart home” where severely disabled military personnel can live out their lives “as independently as possible.” “Building for America’s Bravest is our route to help one veteran that is injured like this and build them
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Operation Steel Warrior
Scott Stebbing, maintenance and engineering supervisor at the Nucor Corp. plant in Maryville, displays Tshirts promoting the company’s Operation Steel Warrior program. Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will help pay for a new house for a disabled veteran. a smart home,” Stebbing said. “Our goal is every year to raise approximately $300,000 so we can build a smart home for any of our veterans that have been injured.” Stebbing said Nucor Corp. has already raised nearly $250,000 toward Harrow’s new home. They began selling the T-shirts back in November. Stebbing said that next year, Nucor will likely choose a veteran from one of the cities in which the
company has a facility. “More than likely it will be a local person where one of the divisions are that are contributing,” Stebbing said. Though there is no firm deadline, Stebbing said he thinks the last of the T-shirts will be sold by the end of this month. Anyone who is interested in purchasing a shirt can visit the Nucor plant on East First Street in Maryville or call Stebbing at (660) 2150591.
Forum covers tax, bonds, council Continued from Page 1 state’s tax cap, which in RII’s case would have been an increase of 26 cents per $100, and did not require voter approval. In response to a question from the audience, Linthacum defended that strategy, saying the district had balanced fiscal restraint with the need to provide students with the best facilities possible. Asked if R-II was placing too much emphasis on courses and activities outside the academic core of math, science, English and history, Linthacum responded that both the arts and athletics contributed materially to a well-rounded education. “We know that performance improves when students are participating in stuff that they are excited about,” he said. During the City Council portion of the forum, firsttime candidates Tim Shipley, Rachael Martin and Adam Switzer each briefly introduced themselves and spent the next 40 minutes answering questions from the small crowd — mostly about the city’s attempts to
formulate policies governing the public consumption of alcohol. Whatever the results of Tuesday’s vote, two of three candidates are guaranteed a seat on the council, since neither Mayor Jim Fall nor Councilman Ron Moss — both in their 70s — are running for re-election. Since Shipley is 36 and Martin and Switzer are both in their 20s, the election will mark a significant generational shift on the five-member council. Current Councilwoman Renee Riedel is in her mid-30s, which means for the first time in years a majority of the panel will be under 40. While all three candidates gave similar answers to most questions, Shipley diverged from his opponents on a couple of fronts. Asked what they believed was Maryville’s biggest challenge, both Switzer and Martin spoke about engaging young people in municipal affairs and creating economic opportunities that allow recent graduates to remain in the area. Likewise, Shipley voiced support for working with
companies like Cerner Corp. of Kansas City, which hires a large number of Northwest Missouri State University graduates, in an effort to convince those firms to move at least some of those jobs to Maryville. However, he also said the city’s most important concerns revolve around core services — water, sewers and streets —a long with such economic development goals as recruiting tenants for Northwest’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the now-vacant Energizer battery plant. On alcohol-related issues, all three candidates said they would probably support reversing a recent council vote that set the age minimum for admission into bars and taverns at 21, rather than the previous standard of 19. The trio also said they would likely oppose a nowtabled ordinance that would ban alcohol consumption on streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public spaces. However, Shipley again framed a slightly different message, saying he didn’t think any of the proposed or adopted ordinances would
make much difference one way or the other, and that he could live with or without more stringent rules governing alcohol use. “It’s not a focal point of mine,” he said of the bar entry age restriction. “We’ve hashed this thing out for a couple of years, and now it’s time to put it to bed. It’s not that big a deal to me.” For her part, Martin said she was opposed to the public consumption proposal, because most bad behavior associated with drinking in public — littering, disorderly conduct and being a minor in possession —is already against the law. On the bar entry issue, Switzer, a former Bearcats baseball player who now works in inside sales at Nucor-LMP, said returning the age standard to 19 would keep more students in town and spending their money locally over the weekend. “I definitely think it is something that will come back,” said Switzer, adding that for college students in search of alternative nighttime entertainment there was “nothing to do in Maryville.”
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Northwest enjoying its successes
March was a busy and wonderful month to be a Bearcat as we talk about establishing partnerships, placing value on education and our focus on student success. While it seems like warmer weather may finally be here to stay, I am excited about the momentum that is building toward the 20142015 academic year and some future endeavors. The landscape of higher education is changing and our future depends on collaborative initiatives. As such, we must continue building relationships to ensure education stays relevant and maintains a rigor that guides students along successful career paths while providing for a more educated and tolerant citizenry. Northwest is proud of the relationship it has with the city of Maryville, City Manager Greg McDanel and his team as we’ve partnered on recent projects. We are inching closer to the Fourth Street Improvement Project becoming a reality, and it will greatly enhance Northwest’s Fourth Street entrance, in addition to serving as a key link to the downtown corridor and future development in that area of the city. Additionally, it is a pleasure to work with Maryville R-II Superintendent Larry Linthacum as he continues to provide important leadership and has excellent plans for advancing the school district. Partnering with Nodaway County commissioners, Chamber of Commerce Director Melanie Smith and Nodaway County Economic Director Josh McKim provides another spark for many good things taking place in and around our communities. But Northwest’s partnerships must extend beyond the boundaries of Maryville for the institution to fully realize its focus on student success. Northwest joined Metropolitan Community College and the St. Joseph School District Monday to announce a partnership allowing MCC to use space in our St. Joseph Center and provide high school students with Dr. John Jasinski opportunities to use their A+ scholarship money locally. Northwest also joined MCC, the city of Gladstone and the North Kansas City School District last month in announcing a partnership to create what is being touted as the Northland Innovation Campus. These partnerships are important because they share Northwest’s values of student success, innovation and collaboration while aligning with strategic objectives. More immediately, Northwest is entering that time of the academic year when we reflect and celebrate our achievements during the year. Dr. Richard Toomey, associate professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, was honored Wednesday in Columbia as Northwest’s recipient of the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. Dr. Toomey is a strong advocate, not only of student success, but of innovative instruction techniques, and we are proud to have him representing Northwest. On Sunday, Northwest will host its second annual Academic Celebration, honoring Northwest students’ for their academic achievements while providing them a chance to interface with the donors who support them directly through scholarships. The event features performances and presentations by some of the award-winning and talented groups that are illustrative of our focus on student success. Also, Northwest will honor six retiring faculty members during a reception at 3:45 p.m. April 18, in The Station. At that time, we’ll celebrate the careers of Dr. Barbara Crossland, Dr. Margaret Drew, Linda Heeler, Dr. Phillip Heeler, Dr. Patrick McLaughlin and Dr. Kim Spradling. And we’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of Northwest’s designation as the Missouri Arboretum with a program and ceremonial tree planting at 1:30 p.m. April 21. As many know, Northwest has a proud legacy of caring for trees, dating back to Thomas Gaunt’s tree nursery more than 150 years ago on the land that is now the Northwest campus. Fast forward to the 1980s and we have Dr. Johanna Fairchild, then a member of our agriculture faculty, to thank for her study of Northwest’s landscape and igniting the momentum that led to Northwest’s designation as the Missouri Arboretum in 1993. In addition to those events, I encourage you to purchase tickets for the Northwest Department of Fine and Performing Arts’ musical production of “Urinetown” April 10-12 and our final Encore performance featuring the Hot Club of San Francisco April 16. Visit our website, and you’ll find many more events worth attending. As you can see, there is a lot happening at Northwest, but our focus on student success is constant. On behalf of the university, I thank you for you continued support. Dr. John Jasinski is the 10th president of Northwest Missouri State University. For news and events at Northwest visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
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LIFE LIKE MINE
A brave new world for son taming his fears of dentist
“Word on the street is that it hurts to get a cavity filled,” my 8-year-old son announced from the back seat, just after I picked him up from school one afternoon. And, yes, we were currently on our way to the dentist to get said cavity fixed. Wonderful timing, my friend. “What?” I sputtered. “What ‘street’ is this you speak of? You’re 8. The only street you need to be concerned with is the one you ride your bike on.” He sighed dejectedly and began his tale of woe, “I told my friends that I have to go to the dentist, and they all said it would hurt.” He paused briefly to shoot a rather nasty death ray from his eyes. Then he continued, “You said it wasn’t a big deal.” Ugh. Third graders. Life is all fun and games until someone starts yapping about the dentist. Then they all begin swapping stories like little old ladies. Pulled teeth. The blood. Medievaltype torture instruments. Bazookalike needles filled with all kinds of nasty liquids. Like carnage from “Game of Thrones” but without the gentle Hodor to soften the blow. Anyway, I wasn’t about to allow him to hit the panic button. We pulled into the parking lot where I turned off the car. I looked back and gently reminded him, “You’ve already done this once, remember? You had a small cavity years ago. The dentist fixed you up lickety-split. Apparently he did such a great job you don’t even remember it.”
But, as with most things in a little guy’s world, yesterday was hard enough to remember; let alone what happened years ago. And the tales of torture his friends had regaled him with “on the street”
Kelley Baldwin were still most fresh in his mind. His eyes began to well with tears but not big ones, he was too proud for that. He sniffed them back. Stifled a trembling lip. “Will there be a shot?” he finally muttered, looking down at his hands clasped tightly in his lap. Oh, dear God. The poor kid. Now, some parents would lie. Sugarcoat the truth. But since sugar was kinda what started this whole thing, I felt obligated to go with the truth on this one. I shrugged, “I’m not gonna lie to you, bud. Needles could be involved.” He flinched and slowly turned his head to look out the window at the door to the dentist’s office, his eyes
wide with trepidation and nervousness. Kinda like the way I envision Dante would have looked as he entered the first circle of hell. But, just like our “Inferno” hero, he mustered his courage, took a deep breath, blew it out and said with more gusto than I thought possible, “Let’s do this!” I just hoped the journey wouldn’t be nearly as gruesome for us as it was for those poor souls in the “Inferno.” ’Cuz I don’t think our insurance would cover that. *** “That’s it?” my son asked, looking up in disbelief at his dentist a scant 15 minutes later. “You’re all done?” The good man nodded, patted him on the shoulder and said, “You’re good to go.” “Wow!” my son said. “You didn’t even use a needle or any numbing juice.” The dentist and hygienist congratulated him on his Jedi-like display of courage. I laughed and added, “You know, when your dad comes here he needs at least two or three shots. You must be a lot braver than him.” The dentist chuckled and leaned in close to my son where he said conspiratorially, “You want to know a secret? He doesn’t really need that much. I just like poking him with the needle.” And with that, he was rewarded with the largest smile of the day. You can follow additional adventures at kelleybaldwinlifelikemine. blogspot.com. Kelley is a former editor of the Maryville Daily Forum.
GEEKOLOGY 101
The more things change ...
So, opening day came and went, and it worked out just like Royals Manager Ned Yost planned it. But I will get to that. For me, I am a newly remade baseball fan. Yes, yes, I was one of the many who stopped following the game after strike after strike happened. I just didn’t love it anymore. Then my in-laws took me to a lovely summer game at Kauffman Stadium and I was brought back into loving America’s pastime. Of course, when I first followed baseball, I was a die-hard Expos fan. Well, they don’t have a team anymore and I didn’t know what to do. I could have followed the Nationals, but you know how I feel about teams from Washington, especially now with Desean Jackson signing with the hated Washington Redskins. So I decided to follow the Royals through thick and thin from this day forward, in sickness and in health .... Leading up to this year, there has been a lot of excitement brewing for this team. This is supposed to be the year the Royals break through and make the playoffs. Maybe. And it appeared that things were headed in the right direction until the seventh inning of Monday’s Opening Day game against the Tigers. Anytime you can jump on the ace
of your division rival in the opening series, you have a good thing going. Well that was until ‘Big Game’ James Shields was pulled from the game after allowing a triple to Austin Jackson and walking Alex Avila. Enter Aaron Crow, Wade Davis, and Greg Holland.
Royaled! Now Crow isn’t the only one I blame for the unraveling of the Royals’ once vaunted bullpen. Salvador Perez did let a third strike slip by him allowing Jackson to score from third. Then Detroit’s former goat-of-thegame, Alex Gonzalez becomes the hero. driving in both the tying run in the seventh and the winning run in the
bottom of the ninth. And just like that, the Royals were able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Well done, Ned Yost.Well done. To be serious, though, it was just one game and we all need to settle down with the Royals-bashing so early in the season. Sure, Moose (Mike Moustakas) still looks like a “moose” in headlights at the plate. Eric Hosmer had a similar beginning, last year and look how that turned out. Let’s give Moose until, at least, the end of the week before we start demanding his head over the mantle. And poor Wade Davis. The new Chris Getz, as I like to call him. Considering that our sports editor, Jason, pointed out that he was even wearing Getz’s old number, it is kind of ironic that he is quickly becoming this year’s Royals whipping boy. Maybe he will develop into something someday and the horror of losing Will Myers for this guy (because Shields will walk after this year) won’t seem as severe. Although the season is off to a rough start, whereas almost winning in an opposing division rival’s home turf against their ace is considered a rough start, I still have hopes for the hometown kids from KC. Just get Davis to change his number and let’s forget Getz for good.
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Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS
Rosie O’Donnell to receive an honorary Tony Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Rosie O’Donnell is getting a Tony Award. The award’s administration committee said Tuesday that the former talk-show host will receive the 2014 Isabelle Stevenson Award, an honorary prize given to members of the theater community for their philanthropic efforts. The committee cites O’Donnell’s commitment to arts education for New York City’s public school children. In 2003, the Emmy Award-winning O’Donnell launched a nonprofit arts education organization now known as Rosie’s Theater Kids, which provides training in dance, music and drama for students attending public school in New York City. O’Donnell has hosted the Tony Awards three times. Her theater credits include performing in “Grease,” ‘’Seussical” and “Fiddler on the Roof ” as well as producing the musical “Taboo.” The Tony Awards are June 8.
Crowe meets Anglican leader after ‘Noah’ movie premiere GLEN WILSON
Chiwetel Ejiofor as “Solomon Northup” in 12 YEARS A SLAVE.
‘12 Years a Slave’ is, by far, the best film I have seen in awhile 12 Years A Slave By Gary Darling Staff Writer
This past week and a half I have been catching up on viewing those films that were honored at this year’s Academy Awards. I have gone through ‘Captain Phillips,’ ‘American Hustle,’ and ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ thus far. Overall, I have been a little underwhelmed by what was adjudged to be quality Hollywood cinema. ‘Captain Phillips’ was, by far, the best of the bunch, so far. That is only because I hadn’t seen ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ yet. Well, last night, my opinion of what this year’s crop of Oscar winners changed. When I put in the disc containing the movie ‘12 Years a Slave’ I didn’t
know what to expect. A little more thn two hours later, my jaw as on the floor and I was struck with what I could only describe as awe. ‘12 Years a Slave’ is such a fantastic film. Not only because of the content matter, that is in itself a reason for loving this film, but because of every single element that went into the final rendetion. The acting is, by far, the best collection of actors on a set that I have witnessed in quite a few years. How Chiwetel Ejiofor did not win the Oscar for ‘Best Actor’ is beyond me. His portrayal as Solomon is epic in its scope and depth. I really don’t know how anyone could have beat him. Also, I am still taken aback on how the director, Steve McQueen, did not win an Oscar as well. The way this film is put together, and the mood that this wonderful tal-
ent sets in his film is overwhelmingly powerful and disturbing at times. It makes me really want to see ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ now because if that film could win out over this film, it must be really, really good. As an American, any American, this film is incredibly tough to watch at times. It is hard to believe that in a land of freedom, this was what constituted every day life and that it was accepted. ‘12 Years a Slave’ doesn’t pull any punches in its depiction of what life was like for Solomon when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. And that is why it is magical. It is a bear bones and horrifying detailed look into a very dark and disturbing time in America’s history and it is done incredibly well by all those attached. I can’t recommend this film more and it is well deserving of the ‘Best Film’ Oscar.
LONDON (AP) — The pope said no but the leader of the world’s Anglicans was happy to meet Russell Crowe, star of watery Biblical epic “Noah.” Crowe was denied a private audience with Pope Francis when he was promoting the movie in Rome last month. But Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby met the actor at the cleric’s Lambeth Palace home Tuesday, the day after the movie’s British premiere, to discuss faith and spirituality. Director Darren Aronofsky’s film is a box-office hit in the U.S. but some Christian conservatives have complained it takes liberties with the Biblical account of the flood. It has been banned in much of the Muslim world because of its depiction of the prophet. Welby’s office said the archbishop had seen “Noah” and found it “interesting and thought-provoking.”
Nicole Richie bringing popular Web series to VH1
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicole Richie’s Twitter feed has launched her return to television. The 32-year-old former reality TV star-turned-designer, who is also an author and actress, is heading to VH1. #CandidlyNicole is based on her popular AOL Web series, which was adapted from her Twitter feed, made up of her musings about everything from parenting to pop culture to random observations. The VH1 version will feature all new content in eight half-hour episodes premiering July 17. In an interview last year with The Associated Press, Richie said she was interested in eventually bringing the series to television but viewed an online start as “a nice way to experiment.” Richie starred in the TV series “The Simple Life” with Paris Hilton and was a mentor on NBC’s “Fashion Star.”
Artist plants fake Justin Bieber CDs in LA stores
AP / DERRIK J. LANG
A 25-year-old electronic musician and artist says he’s planted 5,000 copies of an album that appears to be Bieber’s “Believe” but that actually contains a copy of his own CD in retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart and Target on April Fool’s Day. LOS ANGELES (AP) — An artist is making it difficult to believe there’s actually a copy of Justin Bieber’s latest album for sale in Los Angeles stores. Paz, a 25-year-old electronic musician and artist, says he plant-
ed 5,000 copies of an album that appears to be Bieber’s “Believe” but actually contains a copy of his own CD at retailers such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Target on Tuesday, April Fool’s Day. “We were meticulous,” said Paz,
who fancies the stunt as more of a performance art piece than an April Fool’s gag. “We paid a lot of attention to detail because we wanted these to stay up on shelves as long as possible.” From the outside, the wrapped CDs resemble “Believe” right down to the bar code and silky Bieber portrait on the cover. However, Paz’s artwork is inside the back cover, and the disc itself is slathered with images of cats, pizzas and a dog stuffed inside a taco. The CD contains the 13 tracks from Paz’s synthheavy independent release “From the Bottom of My Heart to the Top of Your Lungs.” The Associated Press independently verified the stunt by purchasing random copies of what looked like Bieber’s “Believe” from widely scattered L.A. area locations such as a Target store in Burbank and Best Buy stores in West Hollywood and Culver City. In each instance, the CDs were scanned and paid for
as if they were Bieber CD’s. But when they were opened outside the store, each contained a copy of Paz’s album, not Bieber’s. When confronted with the faux Bieber, a Best Buy manager who requested not to be identified for this story said he wasn’t aware of the swap-out and would pursue the matter with his supervisors. Messages left for Best Buy, WalMart and Target representatives, as well as Bieber’s spokeswoman, weren’t immediately returned Tuesday night. Why replace Bieber? “The world won’t really miss a Justin Bieber record,” said Paz. Paz, whose full name is Paz Dylan, said he wanted to use socalled “big-box retailers” as his artistic canvas by “droplifting” his music into the hands of consumers. “The general idea is that retail stores make it almost impossible for independent musicians to get their music in there,” said Paz. “I’ve
always believed that retail stores can be the best outlets and ambassadors for independent music. They just choose not to be and sell the same recycled (expletive). We thought if they’re going to lock their doors to independent musicians, we’re just going to knock them down and get our music in there.” Paz, who enlisted fellow artists for the city-wide switcheroo, declined to say how much it cost to produce the mock albums or what he did with the existing Bieber records on store shelves. “I think legal repercussions are always a possibility when you do performance pieces,” said Paz. “Sometimes you have to take risks for your art.” It’s not Paz’s first music industry prank. Last year, he slipped photos of himself into the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles and hung them on the wall next to the likes of Grammy winners Calle 13 and Maria Rita.
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Spring, Dad and farm memories By Estil Fretwell
Missouri Farm Bureau
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Farm Bill unfolds
Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack prepares to testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2014 before the House Appropriations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the Agriculture Department’s fiscal 2015 budget.
Ag Secretary announces producer opportunities in new Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday increased opportunity for producers as a result of the 2014 Farm Bill. “Our nation’s farmers and ranchers are the engine of the rural economy,” Vilsack said. “These improvements to our Farm Loan Programs will help a new generation begin farming and grow existing farm operations. “Today’s announcement represents just one part of a series of investments the new Farm Bill makes in the next generation of agriculture, which is critical to economic growth in com-
munities across the country.” The Farm Bill expands lending opportunities for thousands of farmers and ranchers to begin and continue operations, including greater flexibility in determining eligibility, raising loan limits, and emphasizing beginning and socially disadvantaged producers. Changes that will take effect immediately include: • Elimination of loan term limits for guaranteed operating loans. • Modification of the definition of beginning farmer, using the average farm size for the county as a qualifier instead of the
median farm size. • Modification of the joint financing Direct Farm Ownership Interest Rate to 2 percent less than regular Direct Farm Ownership rate, with a floor of 2.5 percent. Previously, the rate was established at 5 percent. • Increase of the maximum loan amount for Direct Farm Ownership down payments from $225,000 to $300,000. • Elimination of rural residency requirement for youth loans, allowing urban youth to benefit. • Debt forgiveness on youth loans, which will not prevent borrowers from
obtaining additional loans from the federal government. • Increase of the guarantee amount on conservation loans from 75 to 80 percent and 90 percent for socially disadvantaged borrowers and beginning farmers. • Microloans will not count toward loan term limits for veterans and beginning farmers. Additional modifications must be implemented through the rulemaking processes. Visit www.fsa. usda.gov for detailed information, fact sheets and updates to farm loan programs.
Maybe I am becoming my Dad. My kids complain about how cold and long this winter has been, and I tell them stories of snow so deep that it took a bulldozer to clear open our county road for the school bus to get through. Similarly, my Dad would tell stories about snow drifts that completely covered the fences, and when the sun melted the snow on top and it refroze overnight, he would ice skate on top of the snow to school. My Dad was a farmer who believed in getting up early, working hard, expecting help from his kids and going to church on Sunday. He wasn’t perfect, could get irritable and impatient, but was appreciative, quick to laugh and was “farm smart” in getting work done. We would labor long hours on the farm but would take time to go into the house for lunch (Dad liked to eat, another sign I am becoming my Dad) or stop in the field for an afternoon snack brought by Mom (did I mention eating?). If we kids had a ballgame that evening, Dad would take time to go, even if it meant leaving a field early before work was done. Dad had several good friends as neighbors who would frequently stop by during the day to visit. The conversations weren’t long...neighbors just keeping in touch...but
it was good to “facelook” the community news and to share plans for the day in case we could help each other out. I don’t ever remember Dad saying he loved farming. For him it was hard work and not very profitable, particularly in the years of poor crops or prices. We had adequate farm equipment, not the newest and biggest. We went on a few but memorable vacations. We always had food to eat, largely from our garden and from butchering. But farm life was rewarding, was fun and Dad enjoyed it. Agriculture, like everything else, has changed. Our family farm by today’s standards is small. After five generations, my kids are the ones to be raised in the city rather than on the farm. Fewer farmhouses dot the landscape. Even now I am planning to tear down our farmhouse that has been abandoned for years. It’s kind of sad. But as Spring and hope and renewal are approaching, I look forward to taking a few days of vacation from my fulltime job to go to the farm to prepare for planting this year’s crop. I wish my Dad was still here to give advice and to see, perhaps in a small way, I have become like him. (Estil Fretwell, of Jefferson City, Mo. is a director of public affairs for Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization.)
Beef prices will remain high until herd numbers increase By JASON VANCE MU Extension
Record cattle prices have caused a large uptick in beef prices at the grocery store. University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ron Plain says those prices are likely to continue. Live-weight steers reached $130 per hundred-
weight for the first time last October. January brought $140 per hundredweight and in February prices cleared $150 for the first time. Those prices were enough to interest cattlemen in expanding their herds. “Right now we’re seeing a reduction in heifer slaughter and a reduction in
cow slaughter,” Plain says. “That’s part of the reason we’re setting these records for grocery store prices and live prices for slaughter steers. There is less beef available.” Plain says the beef industry is at the start of a growth period. The question is how long will it last.
“Economics says it should last for a while, but if we get dry weather this summer and short pastures it will be tough to save heifers and expand the cow herd,” Plain says. “But if we do get rain, a good hay crop and adequate pasture, we’re probably going to save heifers for breeding all year long
and do it again next year.” Grain prices have dropped from the historic highs of a few years ago. That also plays a role in the high price of cattle. “It affects people buying feeder cattle to go into a feedlot,” Plain says. “If corn prices are $2 a bushel cheaper, then what feeders
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QUOTABLE “It was good to get out. All of them didn’t like how they played. When I was talking to them (Tuesday), the one thing I stressed was, ‘You’re going to have some bad holes, you’re going to have miserable conditions, so you’ve just got to go to the next hole.’”
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Hounds battle elements, take 2nd By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
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Out of the rough
The weather didn’t cooperate Wednesday morning for the Maryville golf team as it opened its season hosting the Maryville Invitational at Mozingo Lake Recreational Park Golf Course. However, at least it wasn’t as bad as last year, when the Spoofhounds were still battling snow as their season got underway. “It was good to get out. All of them didn’t like how they played,” Maryville head coach Brenda Ricks said. “When I was talking to them (Tuesday), the one thing I stressed was, ‘You’re going to have some bad holes, you’re going to have miserable conditions, so you’ve just got to go to the next hole.’” Despite those miserable conditions, Maryville finished second to LeBlond in the best ball formatted tournament. LeBlond’s best ball score was 142 while Maryville’s top duo finished with a score of 163. “It’s kind of tough to start with a tournament,” Ricks said. “There are some kids that have never played before. Seriously, I’ve got some kids that haven’t played before and they start with 18 holes. “I paired them with LeBlond intentionally because I know LeBlond is going to be who we’re going against in districts, in sectionals. LeBlond’s going to be our toughest competition.”
Sophomore Hunter Hayes led Maryville individually, taking third place with and 82. Two other Spoofhounds finished in the top 10 as well, as senior Dustin Wolters tied for sixth with an 86 and freshman Matt Twaddle shot an 89 to tie for ninth. “I think this was his first-ever competition,” Ricks said of Twaddle. “I think he might have played out at the country club in tournaments, but to be in a competition against others, he had a good first day, he really did.” Freshman Bryce Farlin shot 99 and junior Hagen Snow finished with a score of 105. West Nodaway also took part in the Maryville Invitational, finishing seventh in best ball scoring. Junior Logan Stiens led the Rockets, tying for 22nd with a 100. “It was cold, but I thought Logan played pretty well,” West Nodaway head coach Matt Shipley said. Maryville is back in action at 4 p.m. Monday, April 7, taking on MEC foes Smithville and Benton. “I’m hoping they have better weather to see what they can do,” Ricks said. “This is the second time we’ve kept score. We had qualifying then this was our first competition, so I’ll be anxious to see how they go up against different schools in the MEC.” West Nodaway hits the course again at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 to take on Highway 275 Conference opponent Rock Port.
Maryville sophomore Hunter Hayes chips a shot from near the tree line on hole No. 5 at Mozingo Lake Recreational Park Golf Course on Wednesday morning during the Maryville Invitational. Hayes finished third and helped Maryville to a second place finish in best ball play.
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Teeing off
West Nodaway sophomore Justin Shimak tees off on hole No. 18 at Mozingo Lake Recreational Park Golf Course on Wednesday morning during the Maryville Invitational. Shimak was unable to finish the tournament as West Nodaway took seventh.
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Sand trap
Maryville freshman Matt Twaddle watches hit shot out of the sand trap on hole No. 17 at Mozingo Lake Recreational Park Golf Course on Wednesday morning during the Maryville Invitational. Twaddle tied for ninth overall, shooting an 89.
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Tjeerdsma elected to South Dakota Sports HOF MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State director of athletics Mel Tjeerdsma has been selected for induction into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event will begin with a social hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $40 by calling Dakota Sports in Sioux Falls at (605) 332-2131. “Being selected for induction into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is a great honor for me,” Tjeerdsma said. “I am
proud to be a South Dakota native and its very special to be recognized in your home state.” Tjeerdsma, who returned to Maryville last year to become the director of athletics, won 183 games as the head football coach of the Bearcats. He captured three NCAA Division II national championships and 12 MIAA titles in 17 seasons. He was a Springfield High School graduate and went on to earn his degree from Southern State. Tjeerdsma will be one of nine inductees honored at the event.
Kinsler’s hit lifts Tigers over Royals 2-1 in 10 innings By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer JASON LAWRENCE/DAILY FORUM
Maryville freshman defender Kaylie Spire battled with an opponent for the ball in a game earlier this season. After Tuesday’s 8-0 win over Lafayette at Alumni Stadium, the Spoofhounds are 3-0 on the season and the defense has allowed just 11 shots on goal and one goal.
Hounds push record to 3-0, blowout Fighting Irish By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor
The Spoofhounds continued their offensive explosion again Tuesday night, scoring eight goals against Lafayette. Maryville took 38 shots on goal, compared to just two for the Fighting Irish, however, it still took Maryville until the 12-minute mark to find the back of the net. But once they found it, the goals piled up. Sophomore forward Abby Van de Ven kicked things off with an unassisted goal in the 12th minute, which started a 20-minute stretch that saw the Hounds pour in six goals. Sophomore forward Mollie Holtman added goals in the 16th and 21st minutes before junior forward Ashton Reuter matched her with a pair of goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes, with Holtman assisting on the first of Reuter’s two goals. Junior midfielder Angie Meyers scored the final goal of the half in the 32nd minute on an assist from senior midfielder Cassie Holtman and the Spoofhounds went into halftime leading 6-0. Sophomore goalkeeper Kelly Filips stopped the only Irish shot she saw in the first half while filling in for regular keeper,
sophomore Kylie Reuter, who had another activity to tend to in the first half. “Our defense and goal tending continues to be outstanding,” head coach Dale Reuter said. “Kylie’s had nine or 10 saves all season and Kelly had one in her period in goal. Those numbers show how well our defense continues to play.” In the second half, Mollie Holtman added two more goals — in the 56th and 63rd minutes — to reach the final margin and Kylie Reuter stopped the only shot she saw in the second period. Mollie Holtman recorded her second hat trick of the season and is tied with Ashton Reuter for the team-lead in goals, with nine apiece. Maryville had outscored its opponents 26-1 through it’s first three games, which Coach Reuter said is a result of moving the ball well. “We’re working hard and playing very unselfishly and moving the ball well,” he said. “That’s what happens when you do those things.” Maryville (3-0) is back in action against Savannah at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Savannah High School. Staff writer Steve Hartman contributed to this report.
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The offense was stagnant for the Northwest softball team Tuesday as the Bearcats fell to No. 25 Truman State 1-0 in game one and then 4-1 in game two. The Bearcat offense managed three hits in the game coming from senior Kristin Uthe and juniors Stephanie Mark and Taszia Roseberry. Mark and Roseberry both hit doubles, but were left stranded on the base paths. Junior Abbie Vitosh started game one and held Truman State to just one run. Vitosh went the distance for the complete game in the loss. The bats could not get going in game two either. The offense garnered three hits for the second game in a row with a solo homerun coming off the bat of freshman Chantel Adams in the fourth inning to tie the game at 1-1. Truman State plated three unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead. The Bearcats were unable to put a big inning together as sophomore Sarah Baldwin was tagged with the loss, giving up six hits, one earned run and striking out two. Northwest, now 14-18, will get back to MIAA competition this weekend, playing host to Fort Hays State on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for noon at Bearcat Field. The Bearcats will also host a two game series against NebraskaKearney, beginning at noon Sunday.
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MARYVILLE, Mo. — With the weather still not quite resembling spring, there were a slew on cancellations and rescheduled events on Wednesday afternoon. Maryville’s track meet at Smithville was rescheduled to 4 p.m. Monday, April 7 and the Spoofhounds also rescheduled a few contests that were canceled last week due to the weather. ¢ Maryville tennis,75originally scheduled for March 27 against Savannah, was rescheduled to Monday, April 7, as well. In addition, the Maryville baseball team will take on Savannah on Monday after the original date of March 25 was postponed. The Maryville freshman will take on West Nodaway in a pair of five inning games Friday night after the original matchup on March 25 had to be postponed. South Nodaway also canceled its game Wednesday evening against Mid-Buchanan with no make-up date. Northwest also saw a schedule change due to Wednesday’s weather. The men’s and women’s tennis teams’ 660-562-2424 matches against Washburn were postponed until Wednesday, April 23.
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DETROIT (AP) — With the Detroit Tigers in a jam after a close play at first base, Brad Ausmus calmly made his way onto the field. No histrionics from the rookie manager — not in this situation at least. All he had to do was challenge the call and wait. “It’s almost awkward when you go out there,” Ausmus said. “Normally the manager would go out there to scream and yell, but it doesn’t make sense to go out there and scream and yell if they know you have a challenge. In essence, I’m really just taking my time getting out there so we can get a determination from our video room as to whether we should use the challenge.” Baseball’s new instant replay system was popular at Comerica Park on Wednesday, when two calls at first base were overturned in Detroit’s favor. The second reversal ended a Royals rally in the 10th, and the Tigers eventually won 2-1 on Ian Kinsler’s single in the bottom of the inning. Kinsler also hit a solo homer in the fourth, helping Detroit win despite a blown save by new closer Joe Nathan. Max Scherzer pitched eight scoreless innings for the Tigers. “All I kept thinking about was picking up Max. He was so good all game and you don’t want to waste that kind of performance,” said Kinsler, who was acquired from Texas for Prince Fielder in a November trade. “It was great for Joe, too. We know he’s a great closer, but it is a lot easier to forget about a bad outing when your team wins the game.” In the top of the 10th, Kansas City’s Norichika Aoki was called safe at first, and it looked like the Royals would have first and third with two outs against Al Alburquerque (1-0). But upon further review, the throw barely beat Aoki. He was called out to end the threat.
There was another overturn in the sixth when Detroit’s Tyler Collins was initially called out at first, giving Kansas City a 4-6-3 double play. The play was reviewed and Collins was ruled safe, although Detroit didn’t score. “That’s exactly why the system is there — to get the call right,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “Both calls went against us, but they were the right calls, so I don’t have any problem with it.” Scherzer allowed four hits and a walk with seven strikeouts, but Nathan blew a save at Comerica for the first time after 19 straight as a visitor. Alex Gordon’s bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth tied it, and Nathan balked the runners ahead when he pulled up in the middle of his motion. Nathan said afterward he stopped because he wasn’t sure he and catcher Alex Avila were on the same page. “I just didn’t want to cross him up,” Nathan said. “I thought I saw a fastball in, and when I came up to my balance position and looked in, I saw him setting up away.” After Alburquerque made it through the 10th, Austin Jackson and Nick Castellanos both walked for Detroit. Kinsler won it with a two-out single to left-center off Tim Collins (0-1). Scherzer can become a free agent after this season, and if he keeps pitching like this he’ll be in line for quite a payday. The American League Cy Young Award winner mostly cruised until the eighth, when Salvador Perez doubled leading off. Scherzer rebounded to strike out Mike Moustakas and Lorenzo Cain. Ausmus then visited the mound, but he left Scherzer in. Alcides Escobar followed with a flyout on Scherzer’s 110th and final pitch. Jason Vargas, who signed a $32 million, four-year contract in the offseason, was sharp in his first start for Kansas City. He allowed a run and five hits in seven innings, walking one and striking out six.
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You will have to make some difficult decisions this year. Taking on too many projects at once will not earn you the recognition you desire. Focus on the most advantageous opportunity and devote all of your time, effort and expertise toward that goal. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your easygoing personality will draw attention and attract new alliances. Attend functions that allow you to share ideas, concepts and plans. Service groups or cultural gettogethers will lead to potential partnerships. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Don’t make promises you won’t be able to keep, or you’ll face an emotional dilemma. Listen to friends and relatives who offer valuable advice, not ridicule and negativity. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Sharing opinions and listening to the people around you will be the first step in pursuing the home projects you have in mind. You should avoid criticizing others and instead offer them worthwhile solutions. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Postpone any plans until you are confident that you have all the details worked out. You can avoid tension by not revealing your aims until your plan is a sure thing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling emotionally stifled. Getting out will enable you to make new friends. Take a close look at your present relationships and decide if changes need to be made.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It’s a fine time for artistic expression. Whether you enjoy painting, music, literature or some other pastime, take on a project that will showcase your talent. Put aside problems and enjoy the moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Too much time spent helping others will lead to you neglecting the people and interests that mean the most. Take time to pursue activities that provide stimulation and greater happiness. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Budget wisely today. Your home improvement ideas may be more costly than you originally planned. Get in touch with older relatives who could use your help or offer you sound advice. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There may be a rift with someone you deal with daily. Have a heart-toheart talk to determine the extent of the problem, and be willing to compromise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- New possibilities or positions in the workplace are coming your way. Other people are impressed with the efforts you have put forth. Be prepared to make a career move. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Plan physical activities that will get you motivated and inspired. It could be as simple as a brisk walk or a hike in the country. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A small change can boost your spirits. Consider making improvements at home. Ask a friend or family member to pitch in, and it will help you form a closer bond.
Evan Daugherty, a screenwriter, said, “Those are the two best words in English, ‘bidding’ and ‘war’.” Well, he got it half right. During the bridge war, the bidding usually provides useful information for one side or the other -- as in this deal. West leads the heart queen against four spades. How should South plan the play? After West opened one notrump, East was right to run, using a transfer. East’s hand rated to be worthless in one no-trump, but would provide two or three trump tricks in two hearts. South intervened with two spades. West raised to three hearts with fourcard support. North was tempted to bid four spades, but he had no singleton, and knew that the usual approach after an opponent opens with a strong no-trump is to get into the auction, find a fit and get out of the auction. It is rare that a game is makable. So North settled for three spades. However, South, liking his hand, gave himself game. Always check the high-card points, especially when an opponent opened. Here, only 16 are missing, so West is marked with all of the key honors, making him a candidate for an endplay. South wins with his heart ace, cashes the spade ace (delighted to see East follow suit), takes the heart king, cashes dummy’s top clubs, and ruffs the club six in his hand. Then he leads a trump. West wins, but has no riposte. Either he opens up diamonds, giving declarer a trick with his king, or he leads a heart, allowing South to sluff one of dummy’s diamonds and ruff in his hand.
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The Area Cooperative for Educational Support (ACES) is seeking applications for a school psychologist or behavior intervention specialist for the 2014-15 school year. Qualified applicants will have experience in administering evaluation measures and assisting in the identification and assessment of individual’s educational needs including social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive needs. Qualified personnel will assist member districts in determining eligibility for special education as well as planning appropriate programming for students identified as having special education needs. Proficiency in functional behavioral assessment and interpretation of standardized assessments is required. Master’s degree in psychology, social work or education required as well as formal training in the administration, scoring and interpretation of clinical assessments. The position is a full time, 9-month position and will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.
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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 12 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 255.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT BEING IN NODAWAY COUNTY, MISSOURI. SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS..
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Superintendent, South Nodaway R-IV School District 209 Morehouse St. Barnard, MO 64423 Bids should be received no later than 3:00PM, Friday, April 18, 2014. -----------------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
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A new turn on an old art
Left: Barn quilt artist Sandi Lawson displays two examples of her work while standing beside a 4-foot-by-4-foot barn quilt that she displays on her home in Hopkins. Above: Lawson holds an example of a barn quilt, the name for the decorative exterior hangings that she designs and renders by hand on sheets of plywood.
Artist finds charm, cash in barn quilts By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer
Hopkins resident Sandi Lawson has long appreciated a good quilt, including the 1885 award-winning quilt made by her grandmother that was passed on to Lawson from her mother. However, it was only when she saw a quilt pattern painted on a barn in the Malta Bend area that she realized her passion was actually designing and painting “barn quilts.” Today, she has developed her own barn quilt company — “Show Me the Barn Quilts of Northwest Missouri.” Business is booming. “Most historians trace the history of barn quilts to the
Pennsylvania Dutch,” Lawson said. “They began painting quilts on barns in the 1850s as a way of encouraging success, prosperity and so on. These were called hex signs.” When Lawson and her husband moved to Hopkins last year, she decided to take barn quilting from a hobby to a business. Since that time, she has designed and painted several barn quilts in the area. “Seven of my quilts are actually up on barns,” Lawson said. “Another is ready to be hung, and three are in my basement, finished and ready to be delivered and hung.” Lawson has made all sizes of the plywood “quilts,”
from a 1-foot-by-1-foot single block size to an 8-footby-8-foot size that will show up prominently from many yards away. While some barn quilt artists paint directly onto the structure, Lawson’s dislike for heights prompts her to use sanded plywood as a canvas. “I prime it and paint it with a high-quality paint that is guaranteed to resist peeling,” Lawson said. “I don’t use exterior grade plywood, as it tends to cause the paint to peel.” The time it takes Lawson to design and paint a quilt depends on both the size of the quilt and the complexity of the pattern. “An average eight-byeight will take about 60
hours to complete,” Lawson said. “If the pattern is especially complex, it might take a little longer. Obviously, smaller pieces take less time.” Lawson credits Donna Sue Groves as being the “guru” of the modern barn quilting movement. Groves, a quilter by trade from Ohio, wanted to “pretty up” an old barn for her mother by hanging up a wooden square painted like a quilt block. This idea sparked a grassroots phenomenon known as barn quilt trails, which guide tourists to different quilted barns in a specific area. “The ultimate goal of Donna, myself and others is the ‘Clothesline Across
America’ project,” Lawson said. “This would create a trail of quilted barns from the East Coast all the way across the country to the West Coast.
Ravenwood on Highway 136. The Dougans chose a buggy wheel pattern for the four blocks of their quilt, and Lawson explains the choice.
“The eastern part of the country has that part of the trail pretty well developed. I want to help develop the Midwestern part of this trail by developing and expanding a trail in our area.”
“Kirby’s parents restored antique buggies, wagons and horse-drawn carriages over the years and actively participated in parades with them,” Lawson said. “Kirby and Deb chose to honor them by the choice of the buggy wheel pattern.”
Lawson said most of her customers choose patterns that reveal something about their family history and honors the past. An example of this would be the barn quilt Lawson designed and painted for Kirby and Deb Dougan, who live between Maryville and
To learn more about barn quilting and see examples of Lawson’s work, go to her Facebook site, Show Me the Barn Quilts of Northwest Missouri, or check out her website at http://sandilawsonbarnquiltsforsale.com.
State senators hold tense debate on Medicaid JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill revamping the management of Missouri’s Medicaid program was set aside Wednesday after debate turned tense between two Republican senators who are at odds over whether to accept billions of federal dollars to expand health coverage for low-income adults. Sen. Ryan Silvey wants to use Medicaid money available under President Barack Obama’s health care law to provide insurance for an estimated 300,000 adults who are not eligible under Missouri’s current Medicaid program. Sen. John Lamping doesn’t
want to do that, even if the expansion is paired with Medicaid changes embraced by Republicans in some other states. He and several other GOP senators have vowed to stand firm against any Missouri measures stemming from Obama’s health care law. “By no means do I think we should further expand our financial relationship with the federal government,” Lamping, R-St. Louis County, told Silvey. “You have far much more trust in government than I.” Silvey had previously accused lawmakers of “a dereliction of
duty” for refusing to deal with big problems, such as “a doughnut hole of several hundred thousand Missourians” who earn too little to qualify for Missouri’s Medicaid program but too much to qualify for federally subsidized insurance policies. “Where we are today is a political quagmire,” said Silvey, R-Kansas City. “You have people who are more interested in sound bites and more interested in obstructing then they are in realizing what the reality of the situation is and dealing with it.” The legislation pending in the
Senate would not expand Medicaid eligibility as envisioned under Obama’s health care law. But supporters and opponents of Medicaid expansion both view the bill as a likely candidate for an amendment expanding health care coverage. As drafted, the legislation focuses on structural changes to the Medicaid program, including the statewide extension of managed care insurance policies for parents and children and a new model of coordinated care for many seniors and disabled patients. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, halted the
debate between Silvey and Lamping by requesting that the bill be set aside for the day. He said afterward that the debate had been getting confrontational. Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard said he wasn’t sure when — or if — he would return to the legislation for more debate. “It was getting personal, and they weren’t accomplishing anything,” said Richard, R-Joplin. Missouri’s Medicaid program covers about 830,000 people at an annual cost of nearly $9 billion, much of which comes from the federal government.
Missouri bill seeks to lure high-stakes gamblers JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gamblers willing to put up at least $10,000 could get a special perk at Missouri casinos that could make their experience a little more like going to Las Vegas. The Missouri Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would allow casinos to extend a line of credit to high-stakes gamblers who don’t want to carry wads of
cash around with them. The casino industry hopes the special financial privilege could make Missouri more alluring to big bettors who already enjoy similar perks in states such as Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. “This is about a convenience for our patrons,” said Mike Winter, executive director of the Missouri Gaming Association. Senators passed the bill
24-9, sending the measure to the House with about six weeks remaining in Missouri’s legislative session. But some Republican senators questioned the wisdom of making it easier for people to wager large amounts of money. “I realize that gambling is kind of a part of life now, but I still believe there are certain moral aspects to society that make some things
good and some things bad,” said Sen. Ed Emery, RLamar. The legislation allows casinos to advance a minimum line of credit of $10,000, which would be considered an unsecured, no-interest loan due in at least 30 days. Intoxicated customers would be denied the credit. At a Senate committee hearing earlier this year, the legislation drew support
from representatives of the Missouri casino industry as well as state and St. Louisarea business associations. Troy Stremming, the executive vice president of public affairs at Pinnacle Entertainment, said at the hearing that the goal was to attract high rollers, such as athletes who have credit lines at affiliated casinos in other states but who cannot use that at Missouri casinos.
Pinnacle operates 16 casinos and racetracks in nine states, with casinos in the Missouri cities of St. Charles, St. Louis and Kansas City. At least 10 other states allow casinos to issue lines of credit, according to the Missouri Gaming Association. Sponsoring Sen. Scott Rupp said the $10,000 minimum is intended to limit the credit line to those most able to afford it.