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School bond, council seats at stake County seeking 1-cent sales tax MARYVILLE, Mo. — Voters across Nodaway County head to the polls today for a series of municipal elections that will decide seats on town governing councils and school boards in addition to a number of tax questions. From a fiscal standpoint, the largest issue to be decided is a $10.25 million bond issue tied to proposed construction of a high school performing arts center and other capital improvements within the Maryville R-II School District. Also in Maryville, three people are running for two open City Council seats, which are being vacated by incumbents Jim Fall and Ron Moss, who decided not to seek re-election. The candidates are Rachael Martin, Tim Shipley and Adam Switzer. Citizens countywide will vote on a proposed half-cent sales tax that the Nodaway County Com-

mission estimates will raise $1 million a year in additional revenue for the purchase of gravel used to maintain rural roads in all 15 Nodaway townships. There is no election for Maryville R-II School Board, since none of three incumbents — Roger Baker, Jason Haer and Sean Wiedmaier — faced opposition. In other Nodaway County districts, six candidates are seeking three open board seats in Nodaway-Holt R-VII. None of the six are currently board members. Names on the ballot include T. Scott Clement, Gayle Saxton, Jane Hanson, Jared Holmes, Andrew Lance and Jim Fuhrman. Clement, a 55-year-old business owner and farmer, attended Nodaway-Holt High School and also studied at Northwest Missouri State University. Fuhrman is a 52-year-old farmer

R-II issue requires 4/7 voter approval.

Rachael Martin

Tim Shipley

Adam Switzer

who attended Nodaway-Holt High School and the University of Missouri. Hanson, 37, works as a sales representative for Dow Agra Services and attended high school in Conrad, Iowa, and college at Iowa State University. Holmes is a 29-year-old farmer who attended Nodaway-Holt High School. Lance, 26, is a district manager for Stine Seed. He attended Nodaway-Holt High School and Northwest Missouri State University. Saxton is a 66-year-old retired elementary teacher who works part-time for American Greeting cards. She attended Savannah

R-IV High School and holds degrees from Missouri Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University. In North Nodaway R-VI, two candidates are running for a single seat carrying a one-year term with incumbent Samantha Brown seeking re-election against Jenny Snyder. Brown is a 36-year-old nurse practitioner who graduated from Worth County R-III High School and the University of MissouriKansas City. Snyder, 32, is a homemaker and North Nodaway alumna. The South Nodaway R-IV School Board has three open spots on the ballot, and all three incum-

bents — Rick Holtman, Chris LaMaster and Janet Hilsabeck — are in the race. Other candidates include Kimberley Violett and Coby Wiederholt. LaMaster, 43, has been on the South Nodaway Board of Education for the last five years. He works as a branch manager for a local wholesale supply. Rick Holtman, 39, lives in Guilford and attended high school at Jefferson C-123 and college at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. He is a registered nurse. Hilsabeck, a 52-year-old Barnard resident, attended high school at South Nodaway and college at Northwest Missouri State UniverSee ELECTION Page 3

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Crafted by a local Amish family, this quilt is being raffled by the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde. Raffle tickets are available now, and the drawing will be held May 10, on the second day of the monastery’s second annual auction.

Raffle, auction benefit sisters CLYDE, Mo. — The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde are hosting a quilt raffle in preparation for their second annual spring auction next month. The auction will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at the monastery, which is located at 31970 Route P fifteen miles east of Maryville. The drawing for the queen-sized quilt crafted by a local Amish family will take place May 10. As was the case last year, the auction will feature surplus items that have been in storage since completion of the monastery’s Sacred Stones, Sacred

Stories renovation project, which was completed in fall 2012. Items for sale on both days will include building supplies, electrical switches, doors, windows, antiques, furniture, metal display shelving, bathroom fixtures and various household-related items. Proceeds from the auction and raffle will benefit the Benedictine Sisters’ general fund, which helps support the order’s monastic life. Raffle tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10. For more information about the raffle, or to order tickets, go to www.benedictinesisters. org.

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MARYVILLE, Mo. — Peace officers take care of their own. And turning the spirit of that precept into reality is the stated goal of the Masters, an organization that works to assist the families of Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Founded in 1979, the group has given more than $1.16 million in support of 20 patrol families who have lost a trooper husband or father. Of that amount, $258,000 has gone for college scholarships for surviving children The most recent patrol death occurred here in northwest Missouri when Trooper Fred Guthrie and his police dog “Reed” were swept away by Missouri River floodwaters on Aug. 1, 2011, near routes 118 and 111 in Holt County. Guthrie is survived by his wife, grown daughter and two teenage sons. The family, along with the loved ones of other departed troopers, has received financial assistance through the Masters, which in addition to scholarships includes help with household bills, car and house payments, funeral expenses and subsidized transportation to services at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in

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Washington, D.C. Locally the Masters is represented by former Sgt. Bill Hollingsworth, who retired from the patrol after a 32-year career. Hollingsworth serves as one of two Masters directors from Troop H, which embraces 15 northwest Missouri counties. Statewide, the board consists of two members from each of the patrol’s nine troops plus two directors from the General Headquarters in Jefferson City. While the Masters welcomes donations, it won’t take money from just anyone. Members, Hollingsworth said, are vetted for probity, a proven sense of ethics and good moral character. He said the organization has ten members in Maryville and about 80 members across the Troop H service area. Nearly 1,400 Masters support the organization’s efforts across Missouri. Hollingsworth said the Masters consists of several membership levels. Annual memberships require an initial $50 donation and a $100 gift during each subsequent year. Family memberships cost $75 then $125 each year thereafter. Lifetime memberships are bestowed following a one-time donation of $2,500. “Patrons” and “Benefactors” donate $5,000 or $10,000 respectively.

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P.O. Box 188, Maryville, MO, 64468

1958-2014 Dennis Allen Wray, the son of Henry Herman and Goldie Marie (McNeese) Wray was born September 22, 1958, in Clarinda, Iowa. He attended school in Hopkins, Missouri. Dennis was selfemployed in residential construction. He passed

ALBERT LAFAYETTE CHERRY

1930-2014 Albert Lafayette Cherry, 83, Maitland, Missouri, formerly of St Joseph, Missouri, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Golden Living Healthcare in Maryville, Missouri. Albert was born December 10, 1930 in Houston, Texas, the son of Albert Gallaton and Ruth Roberta (TenVoorde) Cherry. He attended Lafayette High School and Typographical School in St Joseph. He

away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 55. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include siblings, Dale Wray and wife, Donna, Pickering, Missouri, Bobby Dean Lewis, Bonnie Findley and Kaye Dye and husband, Mike, all of Windyville, Missouri; longtime

companion, Sandy Devine; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no memorial services. Memorials: Dennis Wray Memorial Fund, C/O Rita Vance, 20493 Hwy 59, Tarkio, Missouri, 64491. Online obituaries and condolences at www. minterfuneralchapels.com Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

married Coraleen Yvonne Canon on March 12, 1949 in St Joseph. A printer by trade, Albert was a member of St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, Maryville and the Typographical Union, St Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Robert Ray Cherry and sister: Keiva Phliederer. Survivors include his wife: Coraleen, of their home in Maitland; children: Stephen (Debbie) Cherry, Topeka, Kansas; Roxanne (John) Patton,

St Joseph; Kathy (Greg) Hix, Aurora, Colorado and Timothy (Nancy) Cherry, Fairfax, Missouri; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial is in the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, Missouri, Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com).

Goslee, Shandi Tippett, Kirk Goslee, Meagan Goslee, Mike Goslee, Sky Goslee, Danielle Durand and Chris Morrow. Honorary pallbearers were Gary McIntosh, Brian Tippett, Robert Blair, Gregory Haase, Harry MacLain and Nick Wawrzyniak. Mrs. Goslee was laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Skidmore. Services for Helen Darlene Hagg, 73, Maryville, Mo., were held April 5, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Price Funeral Home Chapel,

Maryville with Reverend Paul McKim, officiating. She passed away on February 15, 2014 in Edinburg, Texas. Musical selections were “Twelfth of Never”, “Life is Like a Mountain Railroad” and “I Want to Stroll over Heaven with You” on CD. Tributes were given by Linda Herndon Jenkins, Marsha Herndon Wilmes, Sandra Payne and Pastor Ken Randolph. She was laid to rest at Prairie Home Cemetery in Graham, Mo.

Commission Minutes The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Wednesday, April 2. 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: · Adoption of a resolution banning open burning, including fireworks, until further notice due to drought conditions. · Acceptance of March fuel report from Road and Bridge Supervisor Larry Dougan. · Issuance of a bid request for H-piling. All bids must be received in

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Services Held Services for Margaret Ailene Goslee, 94, Skidmore, Mo., were held April 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Skidmore, Mo. with Reverend Dr. Marjean Ehlers officiating. She passed away on March 29, 2014 in Maryville. Carolyn Day was pianist with Elizabeth Peter, soloist accompanied by Randy Peter on “Victory in Jesus”. Doris Diggs was soloist on “Spirit Song”. “Til We Meet Again” on CD was also played. Pallbearers were Tod

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the county clerk’s office no later than 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. · A pre-construction conference for an off-system (federally funded) bridge project in Independence Township. Contracts were signed with C&C Bridge & Concrete with a notice to proceed dated April 14. · A request from Josh McKim of Nodaway County Economic Development for tax levy abatements regarding the north-county Enhanced Enterprise Zone.

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Incidents March 30 11:00 a.m. – 400 block W. Second – Angelica M. Bougher, 18, Maryville – Property damage 1:18 p.m. – 2300 block 190th Street – Grass fire March 22 11:29 p.m. – 100 block E. Third – Michael W. Jacobs Jr., 25, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated, careless & imprudent driving March 23 7:43 p.m. – 400 block N. Market – Justin T. Shipps, 21, Savannah, Mo. – WOWFTA March 24 11:50 a.m. – 1500 block E. First – Fraud – ongoing investigation 11:49 a.m. – 200 block E. Third – Kacey J. Sutton, 25, Elwood, Kan. – Driving while suspended March 25 5:39 p.m. – 600 block W. Second – Fire report - good intent call March 27 5:31 a.m. – 2400 block 210th Street – Fire report – utility fire 7:35 a.m. – U.S. Hwy 136 & Maple Drive – Fire report – utility fire 9:26 a.m. – 900 block E. Second – Identity theft – ongoing investigation 6:03 p.m. – 1700 block S. Main – Darci L. Wray, 31, Maryville – Failure to stop at a school bus stop March 28 2:03 p.m. – 1500 block W. First – Christopher E. Hall, 53, Burlington Jct. – Failure to register a M.V., failure to maintain financial responsibility 2:35 p.m. – 1900 block E. First – Larceny – ongoing investigation 2:56 p.m. – 400 block N. Market – Jessie M, Patterson, 21, Clarinda Ia. – WOW-FTA

March 30 4:45 p.m. – 700 block W. Thompson – Jeffrey S. Claphan, 32, Maryville – Disorderly conduct March 31 5:47 p.m. – 400 block N. Market – Sara J. Deskin, 38, Clearfield, Ia. – WOW-FTA April 1 11:50 a.m. – 100 block W. Forth – Chester C. Gates, 37, Kansas City, Mo. – Failure to register a M.V., failure to maintain financial responsibility April 2 7:45 a.m. – 1100 block S. Main – Rodney P. Smith, 50, Overland Park, Ks. – Driving while suspended Accidents March 21 11:09 a.m. – W. Second & N. Buchanan – Driver 1: Theodore L. Phipps II, 37, Ames, Ia. – Failure to yield; Driver 2: Amanda J. Wonderly, 31, Maryville 5:33 p.m. – 1500 block E. First – Driver 1: Unknown; Vehicle owner 2: Nikki J. Harkrider, 39, Maryville March 24 11:45 a.m. – 500 block S. Main – Driver 1: Karen S. Lawson, 67, Maryville March 25 4:00 p.m. – 100 block E. South Avenue – Driver 1: Dalton N. Hart, 19, Tarkio, Mo.; Driver 2: Gayla K. Miller, 52, Hopkins, Mo. 7:45 a.m. – E. Third & N. Depot – Driver 1: Taylor E. Dougan, 21, Ravenwood, Mo. 8:01 a.m. – 100 block N. Country Club Road – Driver 1: Emily E. Wetzel, 21, Maryville – Carless & imprudent driving; Driver 2: Jennifer S. SchneiderAnderson, 43, Maryville March 26 9:34 a.m. – W. Forth & N. Mulberry – Driver 1: Gladys M. Strauch, 92, Maryville;

Vehicle owner 2: Danny L. Lewis, King City, Mo. 10:54 a.m. – W. South Avenue & S. Munn – Driver 1: Janis R. Moutray, 60, Barnard, Mo. March 27 4:15 a.m. – 1000 block S. Main – Driver 1: David T. Welch, 29, Maryville – Careless & imprudent driving, failure to maintain financial responsibility; Driver 2: John R. Brown, 34, Maryville 10:55 a.m. – 1600 block S. Main – Driver 1: David T. Welch, 29, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to maintain financial responsibility, inhaling solvents; Driver 2: William R. Moran, 44, Ravenwood, Mo. March 30 1:21 a.m. – 1200 block N. Main – Driver 1: David L. Hicks, 22, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain financial responsibility 2:40 p.m. – S. Market & E. Thompson – Driver 1: Riley N. Spire, 16 – Failure to obey a posted stop sign; Driver 2: Tristan S. Campbell, 29, Maryville March 31 4:22 p.m. – 2900 block S. Main – Driver 1: Lance C. Ramsey, 25, St. Joseph, Mo. – Following too close, failure to maintain financial responsibility; Driver 2: Erika D. Yocum, 37, Maryville April 1 12:28 p.m. – 1000 block S. Main – Driver 1: Pamela A. Atkin, 51, Elmo, Mo.; Driver 2: Angela E. Cordell, 42, Maryville April 2 5:01 p.m. – U.S. Hwy 46 & Country Club Road – Driver 1: Jordan T. Outersky, 18, Pleasant Hill, Mo. – Failure to yield; Driver 2: Tina N. Baker, 40, Maryville

Community Events – TUESDAY – Nodaway County Senior Center Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Maryville Garden Club Mtg.,10 a.m., Greenhouse Tours, May 6. Easter Surprises Story Hour, 6:15 p.m., Maryville Public Library, April 15 Eagles Bingo, 7 p.m. weekly, Hwy. 71 South, Maryville Today’s Civic Women meets 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Maryville Public Library basement, 562-9833, 582-4294 Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 6 p.m. WINGS (women’s support-domestic violence & sexual assault), meets noon1:30 p.m. & 5:15-6:45 p.m. weekly, Children & Family Center, 1220 E. 2nd St., Maryville TOPS meets weekly 5:30 p.m. for weigh-ins, 6 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church, Maryville Maryville Public Library Board of Trustees mtg., 2nd Tuesday, noon, conference room Alzheimer’s Support meets, 6 p.m. 3rd Tuesday, Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Heather Jackson.

–WEDNESDAY– Friends of the Library Book Sale, Maryville Public Library, April 23 Nodaway County Senior Center, Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m; Dutch Luke & Friends, 11 a.m., Apr. 9. Dementia, Alzheimers support group, 3rd Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Maryville. Jessica Loch, 816-261-2440. Tina Baker, Nodaway Nursing Home 660-562-2876. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., 6 p.m. Community Meals First United Methodist, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., 1st/Main. St. Francis Retirees will meet, 1st Wednesday, 9 a.m., Nodaway County Senior Center. Breast Cancer Support Group, noon, 2nd Wednesday, First Christian Church, Rm 106, Maryville AA meeting at 6 p.m. weekly , Davison Square. AL-Anon meeting at 6 p.m. weekly, Davison Square. Eagles Closed

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Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m.; 10 pt. pitch tournament, 6

p.m., Apr.17 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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LOCAL NEWS CMC is a no-show for circuit court date

Carbolytic Materials Company, a bankrupt company being sued for more than $300,000 in back taxes by Nodaway County, has failed to file responsive pleadings with regard to both a temporary restraining order and the lawsuit, which were filed by Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice. The restraining order prohibits CMC from disposing of machinery and fittings inside a vacant plant located just east of Maryville. The factory and its contents are scheduled to be auctioned off April 30 in a sale being put together by Maas Companies Inc. of Rochester, Minn. Rice said the failure to file means the order remains in effect until the defendant “appears in court or files some sort of pleading demanding a hearing on the matter.” A restraining order hearing was rescheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, in Nodaway County Circuit Court for disposition or trial setting, Rice said. In addition, Rice asked the court for a default judgment in connection with the lawsuit, and the judge set the case for a hearing at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 5. Rice said if a default judgment is issued, the county will be able to pursue traditional legal collection efforts in connection with whatever judgment the court renders.

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Optimists sponsor ‘Pay it Forward’ By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

In continuing their partnership with the Maryville Optimist Club, seventhgraders at St. Gregory’s School in Maryville are investing in others by “paying it forward.” “We’ve sponsored this program locally for about 10 years,” Optimist president Sheila Smail said. “We gave the class $45 ($5 per stu-

dent) and challenged them to develop a plan of action to make the money grow, carry out the plan, then donate the money to a charity or cause they select.” According to St. Gregory’s seventh-grade teacher Amy Gastler, the group has come up with both a plan of action, as well as the causes to which they wish to donate. “The class is holding a bake sale from 10:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Walmart,” Gastler said. “The students are also collecting donations from local businesses and will be raffling off the items.” Raffle tickets are priced at $1 each or six tickets can be purchased for $5. “The students have decided to split the proceeds from the project into three equal amounts, and donate to the K.U. Cancer Research Center, the Ronald McDon-

ald House in Kansas City and the Plunge for Landon fund,” said Gastler, who feels her students benefit in multiple ways by participating in the program. “Being a Catholic school, we stress service to others,” she said, “and this is a reallife demonstration of how that can work. Also, the students get to see how even little things they do can be big for someone else.”

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Bitty Ball participants

First- and second-grade students who participated in the St. Gregory’s School Bitty Ball basketball program include, front row from left: Kaleb Groomer, Dylan Groomer, Ian Stephenson, Lucas Vierthaler, Isaiah Schieber, Jack Dinsdale, Dayton Talley, Monte Faris, Wesley Snead, Landon Liebhart, Derek Quinlin, Don Allen, Trevan Lager, Cooper Gastler, George Groumoutis and Thomas Wilmes. Back row from left: Rylan Brady, Cooper Meyer, Brooklyn Roderick, Kate Wright, Carson Burns, Ryesen Steins, Jalea Price, Bryna Grow, Lillian Auffert, Cailyn Auffert, Braelyn Hannigan, Monica Conover, Sabryn Lager, Makayla Yaple, Keagan Wilmes and Dylan Meyer. Garage Doors & Openers • Auto Glass • Lockouts •

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CAPITOL NEWS Budget moves to Senate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators will be taking their turn this week at putting together the state’s next budget. The Senate Appropriations Committee is to begin hearings Monday on a roughly $26 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts in July. As passed last month by the House, the budget includes a two-tiered funding plan for public school districts and higher education institutions. Schools, for example, would get a minimum increase of $122 million over their current $3 billion of basic aid. But if revenues come in stronger than lawmakers expect, schools could get the full $278 million increase originally sought by Gov. Jay Nixon. Senators typically change the House budget plan. Negotiators from the two chambers then work out their differences to produce a final budget by early May.

Assembly urges feds to approve pipeline

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed a resolution encouraging President Barack Obama’s administration to approve a proposed oil pipeline route through the middle of the United States. The Senate approved the measure endorsing the Keystone XL pipeline with a 24-5 vote on Thursday. The same resolution passed the House earlier this year. Obama told a group of governors at a White House meeting in February that he expects to make a decision on the project’s future in a couple of months. The Missouri resolution also encourages the U.S. to drill for oil off the northern coast of Alaska. Missouri’s two U.S. senators and Gov. Jay Nixon have also come out in favor of the Keystone pipeline project.

Chamber passes hike in college funding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s public universities and community colleges could get a 5 percent funding increase under a budget plan embraced by a Senate committee. The plan approved Monday by the Senate Appropriations Committee would provide a more than $43 million funding increase to higher education institutions. Gov. Jay Nixon had proposed increases of 5 percent for universities and 4 percent increase for community colleges. The House had approved a 3 percent increase for higher education institutions. Part of that would have been dependent on state revenues exceeding legislative projections and instead meeting Nixon’s more optimistic forecast. All of the proposals would distribute the increased funding based on whether institutions meet performance criteria. The House and Senate must settle their budget differences by early May.

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Kindergarten students who participated in the St. Gregory’s School Bitty Ball basketball program include, front row from left: Andrew Ferris, Weston Tally, Al Dinsdale, Brett Long and Eli Jacobson. Back row from left: Kora Grow, Jayda Buck, Oliva Stanley, Brylee Acklin, Ella Eckley, Jacy Snead, Evelyn Branner and Payton Kurz.

Election Continued from Page 1 sity. She is a clinical laboratory scientist at St. Francis Hospital & Health Services. Wiederholt, 36, lives in Guilford. He attended South Nodaway high school and works as an auto body technician at Pitzenberger’s Body Shop in Maryville. Violett, the other newcomer to district politics, was not available to supply personal information to the Daily Forum. Elsewhere on the ballot, contested aldermanic and city council races around the county include a twoyear alderman-at-large seat in Clearmont being sought by both Elmer Devine and Herb Snodderly, and a council contest in Barnard between Michael Murphy and Bill Egbert. In Burlington Junction there is a five-way race for a two-year seat on the city’s governing board that includes candidates Darby Grace, Tyson Coate, Martha Greeley, John Mores and Jim Meyer. Tax issues in local jurisdictions include renewal of a 75-cent per $100 of assessed valuation street levy in Hopkins and similar levies of $1.14 per $100 in Graham and $1 per $100 in Elmo.

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Six area schools competed in the Missouri State High School Activities Association District Music Festival April 3 and 4 on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Bands and choirs were scored on a scale of I to V, with I being the top score. Bands participating included Maryville and North Nodaway, which received II’s; Stanberry, West Nodaway and South Nodaway, which received III’s; and Nodaway-Holt, which received a IV. Competing high school choirs included Maryville (Spectrum show choir) and Stanberry, which both received I’s; and the Maryville boys’ and girls’ choirs, which received II’s.

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Today is day to speak out

Today is the day. Election Day. And not just Election Day, but Election Day at the most basic of levels. There are no presidents to be elected today; but there are city council and school board positions to be filled. There are no national budget deficits to be wiped away, but there are opportunities to vote for improvements to school facilities. No potential major changes to interstate travel opportunities are on the ballot, but there are funding questions related to local rural roads and bridges. These are the kinds of questions that we, as Americans, as Missourians, all too often put aside as having no bearing on what we do, on how we live. But these votes are the most important we can cast because they truly have an impact on what goes on in our community, in Nodaway County. No one else is going to elect new members to our city councils, vote for our proposed fine arts center at Maryville High School, decide how our county commissioners will pay for maintaining the miles and miles of rural roads necessary to move our people and our products. No one but you. So vote — today.

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Library sets service goals

The goal statement of the Maryville Public Library is our contract with the community. So when the nine-member Maryville Public Library Executive Board redefined its goals in March, it was a pretty big deal. Here are the five goals that were set: Goal 1: Champion reading and literacy. It doesn’t matter if it is done from a book or a tablet screen, reading leads to an increase in knowledge — and knowledge leads to a qualified and flexible workforce. A knowledgeable workforce leads to a rural Missouri community that is going to survive and thrive. (As a bonus, reading also leads to many more wonderful things that I’ll discuss in future columns.) Studies show that investments in early literacy yield especially high returns. So while we continue to serve all ages, look for the library to remain focused on the youngest members of our community. Goal 2: Be a place to learn, an intellectual center of the community. Learning does not stop once you’ve finished school. Recently, I found books on home repair work for a busy dad. I helped a woman finish online coursework needed to maintain her nursing credentials. And I proctored an exam for a retiree who was getting his Stephanie Patterson real estate license. Library Director Whether you’re two years old or 82 years old, the library wants to help you meet your lifelong learning goals. Goal 3: Empower individuals in their own creative endeavors. We do not just want to help you consume information. We want to encourage you to use it and maybe even create it. We hope to increase programming and resources in this area. Goal 4: Ensure the library operates at the highest possible standards. First, we need to make sure we are meeting or exceeding state standards. Then, it would be super cool to win some really outrageous honor, like the Library Journal’s “Best Small Library in America” award. There is work to be done, but as Super Bowl-wnning quarterback Russell Wilson asked, “Why not us?” Goal 5: Offer library service to the county. Half of the population of Nodaway County lives outside of our service area. We’d like to serve the whole county and be a presence in every Nodaway County community. The board is currently investigating ways to do that. If you’d like to provide your feedback to our goals, or learn more about how to help us reach these goals, please email me at director@maryvillepubliclibrary.org

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The Facebook hoax I fell for because I couldn’t believe it

I could not believe it when I first saw it. I knew it was a hoax. It had to be. The biggest continuous story of the past month was not being brought to an unlikely conclusion (and for this story, what was unlikely?) by a simple, almost routine post on Facebook. Or was it? There were several notifications from trusted friends who I now believe to probably have been duped by the same gullibility that caught me. I don’t normally click through to see posts I can’t imagine to be real because they usually aren’t. But Saturday I did. There it was, supposedly. A photograph of a huge airliner, half submerged in water, with the telltale triangle button to view the imbedded video. I went back to check the Associated Press, which I still consider to be my primary source of hard news. No real updates there. Certainly nothing to indicate that the lost Malaysian Air Flight 370 with its 239 passengers and crew had even been “possibly” located in the remotest of areas in the Indian Ocean. And, as anyone in their right mind would know, surely not photographed — videoed, no less — on the ocean’s surface. The first flashing light, ringing bell, blaring siren, should have been that to move ahead into the information, I had to “Like” the post on Facebook. I will admit, I am not the most technical of persons when it comes to Facebook — although I was schooled pretty good in how it operated back in the days last fall when Maryville was the focal point of the infamous Daisy Coleman fiasco — but that seemed pretty strange to me. How do I explain that I kept following the prompts, like someone who had been hypnotized at the county fair and was making a fool of himself in front of many of his friends and neighbors? I can’t. I just know it was there, and even though I would have bet you $100 that it was a fake, I kept plodding

through the seemingly muddled instructions. As I said, my Facebook skills are less than limited — about like the older lady in the television commercial who tells her friends she has put the pictures from her vacation on her wall, literally — but I continued to try to see my way through it. Then

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came the real clincher. Before I could actually view the video, I would have to complete a brief survey, which also required my e-mail address, and confirmation of it. Give me a break. Before I get to see the obviously trumped up video, I have to register on-line my response to whether I prefer Coca-Cola or Pepsi Cola. That finally bounced me back to reality. I clicked out of Facebook as quickly as I could, hoping I had not divulged anything too secret that would result in a later onslaught of unsolicited offers to buy, or view, God only knows what. I must not have gotten out soon enough, however, because within what seemed like only a few minutes, there were two responses for Facebook “friends” admonishing me for my stupidity. The first was from a former AP staffer in Montana, followed by a local who included the link to another site which added credibility

to his assurances that I had been “scammed.” It was a hoax. I knew it was a hoax, from the very start. At least from the point where they wanted to know if I liked Coke or Pepsi better. I entered at my own risk, to see just how wild a ride the site was attempting to take me on. And I still can’t believe it. If Maryville citizens didn’t learn a lesson of caution when the Daisy Coleman/Anonymous situation was at its peak on Facebook and we were being universally criticized of being all the things we really are not, then why not be expected to fall for some wild story about finding the missing plane floating in the ocean. So I return to my soapbox about how those of whatever moral level can — will — take a piece of information, however dubious it might be, and put it into cyberspace for all to see — and believe, if they are so inclined. We have the greatest technological capabilities ever even imagined by mankind at our fingertips, and what do we do with it? Many use it maliciously to spread, often after some level of enhancement, stories that are mostly hurtful to many — intended or otherwise. Such was the case with much of the cyber-talk about Maryville last fall. It was mostly embellished to the point that it was at most times unrecognizable. And such was the case with the airliner story. The photos were actually of a plane that overran a runway at Bali, but the scammers took advantage of the Internet to perpetrate a series of half-truths, at best, lies, at worst, regarding a topic that was commanding international attention — and made a mockery of it. We talk about our freedom of speech. We need to be talking about our freedom of responsible speech. It is still wrong to shout “Fire” in a crowded theater, and we must remember that aspect of our taken-forgranted freedoms. The marvels of the Internet and the unimaginable capabilities of cyberspace have to be respected — or they should be severely restricted.

SOCIAL MEDIA STEW

Local charity challenge takes off

Compiled by KEVIN BIRDSELL Editor’s note: Social Media Stew is a regular Daily Forum feature compiled by reporter Kevin Birdsell. The column consists of locally relevant comments harvested from a variety of social media sites.

The Plunge for Landon goes viral Representative Casey Guernsey took the #PlungeforLandon Duane, Facebook Had fun for a good cause. Hope our nominees follow through. #plungeforlandon #brrr Leigh, Twitter I’ve been challenged and I chickened out! I have until tomorrow at sun own, but that water isn’t getting any warmer! #plungeforlandon Kerra, Twitter Took the #PlungeforLandon At Lake Manawa. It may be a bit warmer out, but that water is freezing! Joe, Facebook #plungeforlandon has reached me! Shawn, Twitter #ACMs spread the word and help out baby Landon #PlungeForLandon Rnadall, Twitter I jumped in a freezing lake yesterday to save a 5month old. #PlungeforLandon #DoGoodFeelGood #YourTurn Troy, Facebook

Ireland Robertson, 8 years old, is taking the plunge for Landon. #plungeforlandon Matt, Twitter You never know how fast you can swim until you jump into a pond in April. #plungeforlandon Cooper, Twitter Prayers for Baby Landon and his friends and family! #plungeforlandon Brittany, Facebook I took the #plungeforlandon! Proud to be part of this! I saw on Facebook that #ellendegeneressshow, Ellen has been challenged Juile, Twitter I’ve done 3 plunges and I gotta do another one. Thanks guys! #plungeforlandon Tyson, Twitter I was challenged to take the #PlungeForLandon…and now I’m challenging my friends to do the same. We’re all pulling for you Landon. Stay strong!! Alroy, Facebook I just wanna thank all the guys that did the #PlungeForLandon with me. It’s a lot more special representing our school for it. Alan, Twitter Had an awesome night doing the Plunge for Landon with Holly and the youth group. #plungeforlandon Ashely, Twitter Challenge done!! #plungeforlandon Natalie, Facebook

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Agriculture is a core part of Nodaway County, from booming agribusiness in Maryville to diverse farms throughout the county’s many rural communities. Contact Kaity Holtman at (660) 562-2424 to include stories on the Agriculture page.

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NRCS thanks Earth Team volunteers JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is recognizing and celebrating its Earth Team volunteers April 6-13 during National Volunteer Week. Earth Team volunteers play an integral role in NRCS conservation practices and account for 5,118 hours of service in Missouri, which equates to approximately $111,521 in savings.

“I truly value the work of our Earth Team volunteers,” said State Conservationist J.R. Flores. “We have over 1,071 Earth Team volunteers in Missouri and each person and group contributes to the success of our agency. “With the recent exciting push to improve soil health, our Earth Team volunteers have done a tremendous job working with landowners and helping them under-

stand how managing soil health can be both profitable and beneficial to natural resources and society,” Flores said. Since 1985, Earth Team volunteers have been helping NRCS employees work with farmers and ranchers to improve land and wildlife habitat and contribute to cleaner water and air for everyone. Earth Team volunteers, age 14 and older, provide

a range of services from conservation technical assistance to teaching and generating awareness about conservation through community projects. They allow NRCS to stretch available resources and help put additional conservation practices on the ground. Learn more about the Earth Team Volunteer program in Missouri at http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/detailfull/mo/.

Herbicide drift poses problems for specialty, traditional crop growers By WHITNEY WEIGEL MU Extension Acreage planted to herbicide-sensitive specialty crops, like grapes and vegetables, is on the rise in Missouri according to the U.S. Census of Agriculture. This trend is contrasted with the recent development and debate over new herbicide-resistant varieties of corn and soybeans, which if planted in Missouri could lead to increased usage of growth regulator herbicides to which grape and vegetable crops are especially sensitive. Given the current and impending situation with herbicide usage, specialty crop production, and the potential for herbicide drift to cause injury to specialty crops, both row-crop farmers and specialty crop growers should consider ways to prevent problems that may arise from herbicide drift. The movement of crop protection materials away from their intended target, otherwise known as “drift,” poses several potential problems. For farmers who

use herbicides, the consequences of drift are wasted production inputs and less effective weed control, which lead to higher production costs and lower crop yields. Drift can also pose other problems for herbicideapplicators, including legal complications that may occur if the drift from a chemical application causes damage to other people or their property. For producers who grow herbicide-sensitive crops, such as grapes and vegetables, herbicide injury can cause significant or complete financial loss from lost crop production. Most herbicide-sensitive specialty crops require intensive management and have the potential to produce high revenue per acre; this fact intensifies growers concern regarding injury caused by herbicide drift. In order to avoid potential financial loss, conflict, and legal complications that arise from herbicide drift, both herbicide applicators and specialty crop growers should take preventive action.

For herbicide applicators, drift-prevention includes having an acute awareness of environmental conditions at the location and time of application. Applicators should be aware of herbicide-sensitive crops growing near the treatment area. They should also be cognizant of wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity, which affect the occurrence and extent of drift. Furthermore, applicators should be conscious of their spray equipment. Boomheight, nozzle type, spray angle, volume, pressure, and groundspeed all play a role in reducing drift. The label of the herbicide product provides guidance on sprayer calibration. Additionally, the MU Extension guide, “Controlling Drift of Crop Protection Materials,” is a great reference for applicators regarding drift. The guide is available online or at your local MU Extension Center. Like herbicide applicators, growers of herbicidesensitive crops also have opportunities to take preven-

tive action against drift. The most important step growers can take is to communicate with neighboring farmers, custom-applicators, and county roadside spray crews who service the area. Growers should provide these individuals and entities with notice of the location(s) and type(s) of crop(s) they are growing. Providing maps and a letter written in a respectful tone should help to prevent damage, and, in the future, documentation of the notice may help the grower to substantiate a complaint or recover damages. Additionally, growers may consider planting windbreaks and/or incorporating buffers between herbicide and non-herbicide treated growing areas. If the grower is in a pre-establishment phase of production, consideration should be given to the location of the growing site and the likelihood of drift problems. More information on herbicide selection, herbicide injury, and recommendations for preventing drift problems is available by contacting MU Extension.

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Weekly Market Summary Closing on Friday, April 04, 2014 Published by: Mo. Department of Agriculture, Ag Business Development Division, Market News Program

Visit mda.mo.gov for more reports. Missouri weekly feeder cattle weighted avg. report Receipts: 37,722 Week ago: 31,086 Year ago: 38,785 Feeder Steers 362 lbs. 245.51 453 lbs. 236.46 546 lbs. 220.72 646 lbs. 202.86 753 lbs. 181.59 856 lbs. 167.88 945 lbs. 158.24

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(Maryville, St. Joe) Receipts: 2367 Week ago: 4398 Year ago: 5357 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were uneven, 5.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows were steady to firm. Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers 300-400 lbs 250.50-261.00 219.50 400-500 lbs. 230.50-248.00 195.00-208.25 500-600 lbs. 222.50-236.00 183.75-198.50 600-700 lbs. 195.00-230.00 174.50-190.00 700-800 lbs. 174.50-193.00 167.50-177.25 800-900 lbs. 168.50-175.85 Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1-2 1300-2300 lbs 114.00119.50, high dressing 122.00-125.00 Slaughter cows: breaking and boning 98.00-106.00, high dressing 104.00-115.00, lean 85.00-97.00 Bred cows: scarce Cow-calf pairs: scarce Interior Missouri Direct Hogs Weekly receipts: 2838 Week ago: 2288 Year ago: 2474 Compared to last week, barrows and gilts 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Sows 5.00 to 9.00 higher. Barrows and gilts: Base carcass meat price 120.00 to 121.00, Weekly top Fri 121.00 Sows: 300-500 lbs 78.00-89.00, Over 500 lbs.87.0094.00 Weekly Commodity Grain Futures Trends Compared to last Friday: Soybeans nearby .10 to .37 higher, Wheat .16 to .40 lower, Corn .09 to .19 higher, Kansas City Wheat .15 to .30 lower, Soybean Meal 1.90 to 13.20 higher. Soybeans May 1473 3/4 July 1455 August 1374 1/2 September 1257 November 1208 1/2 Wheat May July September December March

669 3/4 676 1/2 690 1/4 698 1/4 709

Corn May 501 3/4 July 507 1/2 September 507 December 506 3/4 March 513

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The State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 7-17 in Sedalia, Mo. Jake Owens and Joan Jett lead the concert lineup.

State Fair concert lineup announced SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair entertainment schedule has been determined, Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce announced today in conjunction with Fair Director Mark Wolfe. For the 112th Missouri State Fair, the Pepsi Grandstand will feature eight music shows and three motorsports events. “The Missouri State Fair is known for providing excellent entertainment, in addition to the top notch agricultural and youth exhibits,” Fordyce said. “Fairgoers will once again have the op-

portunity to make outstanding live music, from country to classic rock to contemporary Christian acts, part of their time at the Missouri State Fair.” Tickets to the Missouri State Fair Pepsi Grandstand concerts and events will go on sale through Ticketmaster starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 16. The fairgrounds’ box office will open at noon on Wednesday, June 18. The Fair’s 2014 lineup includes Scotty McCreery and Kelsey K on Aug. 7; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Black Stone Cherry on Aug.

8; and Sara Evans and Joe Nichols on Aug. 9. The Missouri Association Championship Truck and Tractor Pull will be the featured event in the venue on Aug. 10 and 11. Concerts will continue with Beatlemania Live on Aug. 12; and Colt Ford opening for Florida Georgia Line on Aug. 13. Aug. 14 will be an evening with MercyMe, followed by Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Tour, starring Jake Owen and the Eli Young Band with special guest The Cadillac Three on Aug. 15. Halestorm will

close out the Fair’s concert series on Aug. 16. The final night of the Fair, Aug. 17, the Pepsi Grandstand will host the Missouri State Fair Protect the Harvest Summer Nationals Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League. Prices for the concerts and events are available at www. mostatefair.com, along with ordering information for Ticketmaster and the Fair’s box office. The 112th Missouri State Fair, will be held Aug. 7-17 in Sedalia. Visit the Fair’s website for more information or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3247).

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A BACKWARD GLANCE …

Nodaway Countians sacrificed all in WWII

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Local soldiers fight on all fronts Nodaway Countians have been in the thick of the fight since hostilities started with the Axis powers. From the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor and the American airfield in the Philippines early in December of 1941, our marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen have faced the foe on all fronts. The Forum has attempted to list in special columns on this page the gold star (deceased) servicemen, the boys who are listed as missing in action and those who are now officially declared to be prisoners of war. … Reports have trickled in that some youths are in Jap Cambridge

Ten have given lives in war Signalman Second Class Sam Albright of Skidmore, age 30, was killed in action in the Solomon island vicinity October 12, 1942. He was on the USS Duncan and injured in the engagement with the Japanese. Albright was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Albright of Skidmore. He served four years with the navy prior to his enlistment in the navy reserve February 9, 1942, at Baltimore, where he had been working for sixteen months in the Martin bomber plant. Fireman William J. Curry, age 26, of the navy, probably was one of the first casualties of the war. He was on the USS Arizona that was sunk in the sneak Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. He was the son of Guy L. Curry of Portland and Mrs. Edna Curry, Lexington, who formerly lived at Parnell. Sgt. John O. Hopple of Hopkins was one of the first army casualties of the war from this immediate vicinity. A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded posthumously. He was among 101 American and Philippine soldiers cited

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prison camps. … The Nodaway youths, including the women who saw the horrors as nurses, are still in the thick of the fight. From Midway, Guam, Guadalcanal, the Aleutians, the North African campaign, Sicily, the Asiatic area, China, the incessant patrols over the Atlantic and the aerial raids over European territory have come reports of Nodaway Countians being in action.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Maryville resident Ed Hurayt, an enthusiastic collector of guns, military gear and other artifacts, recently purchased a box of old newspapers at auction — including a stack of decades-old editions of the Maryville Daily Forum. Ed was kind enough to donate the papers to the current MDF, and we thought our readers might enjoy reading some of the stories from these yellowing pages that offer glimpses into Maryville’s past. The Forum will run selections from the papers each week along with an image of the front page.

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for heroism in the defense of the Philippines. Hopple, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hopple, enlisted in the national guard in Des Moines in June, 1940, while attending Iowa State College. … Lt. Ralph L. Knepper, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Knepper of Skidmore, was killed last January in the crash of an army medium bomber near Great Fall, S.C. The plane was on a routine flight. Knepper was a senior in college here when he left for service with Battery C at Fort Jackson. He was transferred to the army air corps and commissioned October 10, 1942 … Albert Franklin Owens, age 24, son of Mrs. Dixie Owens, Hopkins, was killed October 16, 1941, when the plane in which he was riding crashed in a cotton field southwest of Shaffer, Calif. … Owens, who attended STC here, took his elementary flying course at the Maryville school of aeronautics. Major Paul M. Person, son of Dr. R.C. Person, who was in the regular army air corps, was killed in a routine instructional flight the night of March 11, 1943, near Langley Field, N.J. He had been stationed at Langley Field after serving several months on submarine patrol from Newfoundland and received medals for meritorious service both before and after his death. Major Edward G. Schultz, about 50, was killed in action in an aerial engagement July 29 in the Asiatic war area, according to word received from his wife … Major Schultz, a former Marine Corps captain, came to Maryville in 1940 and organized the Maryville school of aeronautics. In August 1942 he was called to active duty in the Army Air Force Transport Command … Lt. Alan C. Strader, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Strader of Glasgow, Mont., formerly of Barnard, has been officially declared dead by the War Department. He was reported missing after he left the Portland air base last March 26 on a routine training flight and no trace of him has been found. Pfc. Dale K. Taylor, 28 years old, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor, Maryville, a marine, was the first boy from Nodaway County to be taken prisoner in World War II. His parents were notified in January of 1942 that he probably was a prisoner of war, and on June 13, last year, the navy announced that he died December 23, 1941, on Wake Island. Pvt. Charles K. Thompson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Thompson of near Hopkins, was killed Dec. 17, 1941, while he was on his way home for a Christmas vacation from Fort Jackson. He was in an automobile that collided with a truck during a heavy fog in the mountains near Hopkinsville, Ky. …

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NODAWAY COUNTY BULLS FOOTBALL

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Maryville senior Chris Dougan returns a serve during the Spoofhounds’ 7-2 win over Savannah Monday night at the Northwest High Rise Courts. The match was originally scheduled for March 27, but was postponed due to poor weather conditions. The victory moves the Hounds to 1-1 on the season after they opened the season with a 5-4 loss to Farmington last Friday in Columbia.

Rockets pick up 1st ever win By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

Eyes downfield

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Nodaway County Bulls quarterback Michael Butler looks for an open receiver down the field in the Bulls’ 42-6 loss to the Platte County Buccaneers on Saturday at First and Vine streets in Maryville. The Bulls, who are part of the eight-team Central Plains Football League are off to an 0-2 start in their inaugural campaign. The team is owned and coached by Roger Nichols. For a full story on the Bulls, how they came into existence and their future plans, check the Thursday, April 10 Maryville Daily Forum.

Reach for it

The West Nodaway Rockets baseball team traveled to Hopkins Tuesday night and picked up the first win in program history with a 12-6 Northwest Missouri Baseball Conference victory over North Nodaway. The Rockets opened the scoring in the top of the first when junior leadoff hitter Trevor Meyer walked, stole second base and scored on an errant pick-off throw at second went into center field. The Mustangs tied the game in the bottom of the first, as freshman Peyton Coleman led off with a single and advanced to third on a freshman Dakota Smyser single. Coleman then scored on a sophomore Koby Reynolds ground out. An RBI single by Meyer scored sophomore Justin Chitwood in the top of the second, and the Rockets regained the lead at 2-1. Coleman led off the bottom of the third for North Nodaway with a walk, then stole second and advanced to third on a balk. Smyser’s RBI single tied the game at 2-2. Two outstanding defensive plays by West Nodaway senior right fielder Jonathon Madere kept the Mustangs from scoring more in the inning. Meyer put the Rockets back in front for good in the top of the fourth as he ripped a two-out double, stole third and scored when the throw went into left field. The Rockets broke the game open in the fifth, as they tallied seven runs and chased Reynolds from the mound. Chitwood and sophomore Damon Hull each had two-run singles in the inning, as West Nodaway grabbed a 10-2 lead. “The big inning gave our kids a big boost of confidence,” Rockets coach Bryce Buholt said. “We were much more confident at the plate tonight.”

Mustang coach Andrew Webster said the big inning had the opposite affect on his squad. “We still struggle with believing in ourselves after something bad happens,” Webster said. “We need to stay positive, have short memories and keep playing the game.” The Mustangs got one run back in the bottom of the fifth as Smyser walked and scored on an RBI single by sophomore Ben Hart. West Nodaway added two runs in the top of the sixth on a two-run single by Meyer to take a 12-3 lead, but North Nodaway responded with three runs in the bottom of the sixth with three runs, as singles by senior Fred Rios and Coleman combined with two errors to produce the rally. Meyer, who worked 3.2 innings of relief to pick up the save, shut the Mustangs down in the seventh and clinching the firstever Rocket win. Sophomore Bryson Smith picked up the win for the Rockets, now 1-1 on the season, as he worked the first 3.1 innings of the contest. He allowed four hits and two earned runs while striking out five. Meyer allowed four hits in his mound stint and struck out nine. Senior Billy Knarr was four for five at the plate for the Rockets, while Meyer had three hits and three RBIs for the victors. Reynolds took the loss for the Mustangs, 1-3 on the season. He worked four innings, allowing seven hits and four earned runs while fanning seven. Coleman and Hart also saw mound duty for the Mustangs. “Our philosophy is always to respect the game and have fun playing,” Buholt said. “You can tell they enjoyed the game tonight, and winning always helps that. “Bryson threw well, and we brought Trevor in at the right time.” Both squads will be back in action Saturday at the West Nodaway Tournament.

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Maryville junior first baseman Jacob Cacek reaches out to get the bat on the ball in Maryville’s season-opener last week. The Spoofhounds lost a pair of games on Saturday to Lawson and Carrolton in Holden to fall to 0-3 on the season.

Hounds drop 2 in Holden HOLDEN, Mo. — The Maryville baseball team fell twice Saturday in Holden, losing 3-1 to Lawson and 7-4 to Carrolton. Against Lawson, the Cardinals got on the board with two runs in the third inning and added a single run in the fifth inning. The Spoofhounds scored in the top of the seventh, but couldn’t complete the rally. Senior Dalton Pistole led off with a bunt single and advanced to second on a fielder’s choice. Sophomore Dakota Beemer singled to center field to score Pistole. Beemer advanced to third on an error after junior Jarret Cronin moved him to second with a single. However, Beemer and Cronin were stranded by a strikeout and a flyout to shortstop to end the threat. Cronin pitched all six innings, striking out five while giving up six hits. Pistole and junior Mitch Worthington each went 2-for-3 at the plate. In the second contest against Carrolton, the Trojans got to Worthington for five runs in the first, but Maryville countered with a run in the bottom of the inning as Beemer

scored on a passed ball after walking with one out in the inning. The Spoofhounds added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth to close the gap to 5-4. Sophomore Keston Oltman scored on a fielder’s choice and senior Kale Heflin and Beemer each drove in runs with singles in the inning. A pop up to the shortstop ended the inning with the bases loaded. Carrolton added two more runs in the fifth on passed balls and Maryville had runners reach third base in both the fifth and sixth innings, but couldn’t push any more runs across. Worthington scattered seven hits over 5.2 innings and struck out six in the loss. Nine Spoofhounds recorded at least one hit in the game, led by Cronin’s 2-for-3 day at the plate. Maryville (0-3) was playing at Savannah Monday night, but results were unavailable before the press deadline. The Spoofhounds are back in action at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday night at Pembroke Hill.

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Union could put billions at stake By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer

Last month, a National Labor Relations Board director ruled that college football players at Northwestern could unionize. Many believe the ruling, if it stands up, could force schools and the NCAA to share more of the revenue from college football and basketball. But figuring out how much revenue comes from these sports is difficult. The revenue streams are numerous. According to the Education Department’s latest statistics, all colleges combined to generate $14.3 billion in revenue during the 2012-13 fiscal year. Expenses totaled $13.8 billion, leaving about $500 million in profit, though not every university reported making money. But some of the benefits from sports aren’t captured in the department’s statistics. There are contracts worth nearly $18 billion just for the television rights to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and football bowl games. There also are billions in broadcasting rights deals for the five major football conferences. “Revenues derived from college athletics is greater than the aggregate revenues of the NBA and the NHL,” said Marc Edelman, an associate professor at City University of New York who specializes in sports and antitrust law. He also noted that Alabama’s athletic revenues last year, which totaled $143 million, exceeded those of all 30 NHL teams and 25 of the 30 NBA

teams. Texas is the largest athletic department, earning more than $165 million last year in revenue — with $109 million coming from football, according to Education Department data. The university netted $27 million after expenses. Other major programs such as Florida ($129 million), Ohio State ($123 million), Michigan ($122 million), Southern California ($97 million) and Oregon ($81 million) also are grossing massive dollars. They are also spending big bucks, too. Most universities are just trying to keep pace in the arms race of college athletics, reporting spending as much — or more — than they are making annually. Many athletic departments also receive subsidies from universities in the form of student fees. Rod Fort, a sports economist and co-director at the Michigan Center for Sport Management, said the difference in profit margins between schools and non-football programs “presents the potential union with a real trade-off problem” if it wanted to negotiate for revenue. “If athletes make any gains through organization of unions and collective bargaining, it’s going to come at the expense of other spending that’s going on in the athletic department. Most of that extra money goes to coaches’ salaries, facility upgrades and recruiting,” Fort said. “It’s precisely that spending that makes the university the attractive place that it is to come and play in the first place.” TV deals are the biggest source of money, but that’s only the beginning.

Merchandise sales, sponsorship deals and booster donations are all part of an athletic pie that could one day be sliced up for players. The retail marketplace for college licensed merchandise alone last year was estimated at $4.62 billion, according to Collegiate Licensing Company, the country’s oldest and largest college trademark licensing agency. The benefit to universities goes beyond the playing surfaces, too. Schools often see a spike in enrollment, alumni contributions and sponsorship opportunities following athletic success. Florida Gulf Coast University, for example, saw a 35 percent year-toyear increase in applications after its men’s basketball team’s surprising run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament last March. With that kind of cash at stake, major changes to the NCAA financial model — particularly being forced to share a portion of the revenue with athletes — could rearrange budgets far more than the extra $2,000 annual stipend that NCAA President Mark Emmert proposed but failed to get implemented from member institutions. “It could change the entire athletic department model,” Fort said. “The idea is, on average, athletic departments are run on a break-even proposition. They’re not expected to make money, and they’re not expected to lose money. Their budget is set in a discussion with university administrators, just like any place else on campus. If the day comes where athletes bargain for wages, budgets are going to have to change across the country.”

WR Green-Beckham suspended indefinitely By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was suspended indefinitely Monday for an unspecified violation of team rules, three months after he and two friends were arrested on suspicion of felony drug distribution when police found a pound of marijuana in their car. Coach Gary Pinkel announced the suspension without mentioning the January incident in which the standout receiver was arrested in his Missouri hometown of Springfield. No criminal charges have been filed in that case against any of the three men arrested. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s the right thing to do for our football program, for the athletic department, and also for Dorial,” Pinkel said in a prepared statement. “We have high standards related to the expectations that come

along with being a Missouri Tiger, and Dorial has not met those recently.” Pinkel said he consulted athletic director Mike Alden on the suspension, which includes spring practices and other team activities. Green-Beckham will continue to have access to the football team’s academic resources. Green-Beckham was also charged in October 2012 with marijuana possession in Columbia and later pleaded guilty to second-degree trespassing. He and two teammates were reportedly smoking pot in a campus parking lot near Memorial Stadium. Green-Beckham led Missouri with 59 receptions as a sophomore last season and scored 12 touchdowns, including a school single-game record of four scores against Kentucky. Some recruiting services ranked the 6-foot-6, 225-pound receiver as the nation’s top prep prospect coming out of Springfield Hillcrest High. He caught six passes for 144 yards and

two scores in the SEC championship game against Auburn and was considered the Tigers’ top returning pass catcher. Springfield police have said they first stopped the Jeep Cherokee driven by John McDaniel because of an expired license and then searched the vehicle after an officer smelled marijuana. Court records show that Patrick Prouty said he owned the drugs but said his supply was for personal use. McDaniel said he had hidden one gram of marijuana in the car’s glove box. Police found no drugs in the possession of Green-Beckham, who denied McDaniel’s assertion that the three men had just smoked a marijuana cigarette in the car before being pulled over. Tyson Martin, Green-Beckham’s attorney in the Springfield drug case, could not be reached for comment Monday.

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You might have heard about Kain Colter, a Northwestern University quarterback. He is attempting to unionize athletes at NCAA Division I private schools. He hopes it’s just the first step to unionizing public colleges as well. When billions of dollars are on the table, everyone wants a piece of the pie. I hadn’t really thought much about it until I heard a radio interview featuring John Thompson II, the Gene Steinmeyer former basketball coach at Georgetown University. Don’t confuse him with his son, John Thompson III, the current coach at Georgetown. The elder Thompson has a voice like James Earl Jones and when he talks, people tend to listen. When the reporter asked him about how he felt about unionization, he separated the issue into two groups. The pragmatics and those that believed in fair play were two opposite sides of the issue, according to Thompson. I think he is right. A definition of pragmatic is, “concerned with practical rather than intellectual or artistic matters.” Fair play in this case means equal opportunity. I really don’t care much what this means for the Division I teams. It made me think about schools like Northwest Missouri State, a Division II team. As a coach, I’m a pragmatic. I’ve always believed if I was a successful coach, I should be rewarded in my salary. If I failed, why would I deserve the same raise as successful coaches? I spent five years as a high school girls’ basketball coach. In the fourth year, I was threatened with my employment if the team didn’t play in the state tournament. With a very talented team, we went undefeated. What was my reward? I received the same pay raise as every other teacher and the same threat on my employment if we didn’t find our way back to the state tournament. I became a pragmatic that day. You can take that a step further. I coached at Northwest for 13 years. When I retired, two assistant football coaches had a higher salary than me as the head women’s basketball coach. If I believed in equal opportunity, this would be really offensive. By being a pragmatic, it has probably cost me money. Why should I expect equal salaries as the top football coaches? It’s hardly a secret that football brings in the big crowds and equally bigger donors. There’s a lot of pressure on the entire football coaching staff to maintain their successes and nurture the donors. Pragmatism effects more than the football program. Ben McCollum and this year’s team made a great run in the regional tournament. Only an injury to one of their best players kept them from beating the eventual national champion in the regional final. This kind of success is rewarded at Northwest. The crowds at men’s basketball games are average about 1,500 to 2,000 compared to football’s 6,000 to 9,000, but there are twice as many home basketball games. As I entered college coaching, fair play became a strong force in college women’s sports. Title IX became the law and the results began to show. In case you need a reminder, Title IX ensures equal opportunity for women’s sports. Title IX has had tremendous positive impact on women’s sports. Some claim this impact has come with a negative impact on some men’s sports. It’s complicated and I’m not going to jump into that debate. Should I change my way of thinking since I was a women’s coach? Northwest was always fair to me and sometimes even more than fair. Several years ago, Steve Tappmeyer, the men’s coach, was making a decision if he wanted to move to Drury University. The administration offered him a substantial raise to keep him in Maryville. After the season, they offered me an equal raise, even though my season was about .500. If I really was a pragmatic, I should have turned it down. That raise seems like equal opportunity to me. I had three different bosses in my time at Northwest and all were fair and mostly pragmatic (practical) with me. Mel Tjeerdsma, the long-time football coach, now leads the athletic department. His job is very difficult considering for years he worked hard to make his football program one of the best in the nation using the pragmatic method. Now he has to combine fair play with the practical to run a smooth, connected athletic department. I’m not on second floor of the athletic department anymore, but I have heard a lot of positives coming from the coaching staffs about Mel’s efforts. I’m pretty sure Northwest will never have to worry about unionization or million dollar coaching salaries. Don’t think athletics for the Bearcats is any less than “Big-Time” whether you are a pragmatic or an equal-opportunity advocate. You don’t even have to pick a side.

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‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ is the best Marvel movie to date Captain America: The Winter Soldier By Gary Darling Staff Writer

Now I wouldn’t be saying this if I hadn’t thought long and hard about it. So don’t think I am just taking this statement lightly. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ is, by far, the best Marvel Studios film to date. I know, whoa there Gary what about ‘The Avengers’ or ‘Iron Man?’ EVER! Now I still wouldn’t put it above the first two ‘Batman’ films from Christopher Nolan’. It would take something really special to make me overlook those two works of art. And that isn’t just because I am a Batman fanboy and a worshipper of all things Christopher Nolan, ‘Batman Begins’ and ‘The Dark

Knight’ reinvented the comic book movie and that is why they will continue to lead the pack. Anyway. So what was it about this ‘Captain America’ film that put it head and shoulders above the rest of the Marvel stable of movies? For one, this movie goes a long way in establishing Captain America (Chris Evans) as the “leader” of the Marvel universe. Up until this point Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) had seemed to be the head honcho when it came to those that donned a costume and fought villains of some sort. Now, it is all Cap and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Because that has been missing from the character. I get the whole ‘man out of time’ syndrome story but it was starting to play out. Actually this film led off with that but, fortunately, it doesn’t dwell

on it. This film just lets Cap do what he does best, take out the bad guys and inspire those around him. Also, this was the first time where Captain America seemed to be the master of his shield and that it was as much apart of him as his hands. Also there were some pretty compelling villains in The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Batroc (Georges St-Pierre), and even some surprises a long way. This all establishes a good framework for the story to fit into. Now it just has to be a good story. Fortunately for us, the fanboys of the world, it is and more. It has espionage, twists and turns, and beautiful battle scenes that make a few other’s seem silly. Overall, this is what I expected from Marvel, a good quality product and I got it. And, man, it almost blew me out of my theater chair.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will transport an audience back to the 1930sera French countryside when Hot Club of San Francisco presents “Cinema Vivant” as part of the University’s Encore performance series. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the Mary Linn Auditorium at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Hot Club of San Francisco will captivate the audience with an evening filled of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing music. “Cinema Vivant” features three films from the turn of the 20th century – “The Cameraman’s Revenge,” “The Mascot” and “There It Is.” “We have never done something like this before,” said Angel McAdams Prescott, director of campus activities at Northwest. “This is an event where the music tells the story for the films that are played in the background. Music is really personal to people because of what it represents to them. This event allows the audience to create the story of what is happening on the screen, based on the music that is being played.” The group formed from a mutual admiration of Django Reinhardt, a Parisian guitarist from the 1920s. Reinhardt, along with his group, used the Gypsy culture, the musicality of 1920s Paris and American Jazz to create the hot jazz style. There are Hot Clubs in Norway, Tokyo, New York and San Francisco honoring Django Reinhardt’s music. Tickets for the show may be purchased at the Student Services Center, on the first floor of the Administration Building, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.nwmissouri.edu/campusactivities/encore.htm. Ticket prices are $25 for adult orchestra, $23 for adult balcony, $15 for child orchestra, $13 for child balcony, and free for Northwest students. For more information about the Encore season or to learn about donating to support the program, contact McAdams Prescott at angel@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1226.

Amazon unveils Fire TV streaming device By MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is making a bid to enter living rooms with Amazon Fire TV, a new streaming device that delivers online video, music and other content to televisions. The company says the $99 device has better speed, performance and search functions than other streaming boxes such as Apple TV and Google Chromecast. But Amazon is coming late to the streaming device game, and it remains to be seen whether the company is offering enough new and better services to lure customers away from their current streaming methods. Amazon created buzz about the device last week when it sent an invitation to the media hinting about an update to its video service. It debuted the box at Milk Studios in New York to about 200 media members, offering movie snacks like popcorn and Milk Duds. The device, about the size of a CD case, runs Google’s Android operating system and offers Netflix, Hulu and other stream-

ing channels in addition to Amazon Prime instant video. It comes with a Bluetooth remote, which lets users search for video by talking to the remote. Customers will get a free 30-day trial subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime when they buy a Fire TV. Amazon vice president Peter Larsen said the retailer sells millions of streaming media devices each year, and its own box is an effort to address three complaints it commonly hears from customers: search is too clunky, there is not an open ecosystem that allows people to use several different streaming systems and performance isn’t good enough. Fire TV also offers a range of other services, including channels like YouTube and Pandora and “Free Time,” a customizable interface for children. The box, which starts shipping today, will also feature thousands of free and paid games like Minecraft and Disney Pixar’s Monsters University starting next month. Games can be played using the remote. An optional Fire game controller will be available for $39.99.

One analyst called the offering “underwhelming,” however. Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter said the device is too expensive, considering that it doesn’t offer notably more than similarly priced devices. Apple TV is $99 and the top tier Roku is also $99, although it makes cheaper versions. Google’s Chromecast is $35. He also said Amazon missed a chance to lure more Prime customers by offering six-months free of the service to Fire TV owners. “I don’t really get it,” he said. “There’s no real meaningful advantage to buying the box.” CRT Inc. analyst Neil Doshi was more positive. “While we believe that Amazon may be overstating consumer frustration with competing products, Fire TV appears to offer a significant step forward in terms of content search, hardware performance and openness,” he wrote in a note to investors. “We expect that FireTV should sell well and further bolster Amazon Prime’s ecosystem.”

Amazon’s announcement comes as the online retailer faces increasing pressure to boost its bottom line after years of furious growth. As more Americans shop online, Amazon has spent heavily to expand its business into new areas — from movie streaming to e-readers and groceries — often at the expense of its profit. Meanwhile, Amazon.com Inc. has invested heavily on making TV shows and movies available to customers who pay $99 a year for Amazon Prime. It currently offers 200,000 TV shows and movies for rent or purchase. Amazon recently boosted the annual fee to $99 from $79 annually. Members benefit from two-day shipping of certain items and access to videos including original series like “Betas” and “Alpha House.” Currently, the service relies on thirdparty devices like the Roku box to stream its programs to TVs. Amazon Fire TV will be sold on Amazon’s site, Best Buy, Staples and other retailers coming soon. Amazon shares fell $1.03 to $341.96 in Tuesday’s trading. The stock is down 14 percent since the beginning of the year.

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Continue to use honesty and fair play in all of your dealings. Don’t let your emotions cause you to become oversensitive and unsure of yourself. A healthy body and a clear mind are necessary assets if you wish to move forward in life. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should take the time to comfort someone in need. Relax and avoid getting upset at minor irritations. Take one step at a time to achieve your goal and feel satisfied with what you’ve accomplished. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Get involved in neighborhood or district activities. You will be proud of your contribution and will be helping the community, to boot. Along the way, you will make interesting acquaintances. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Professional gain is in the stars. Prepare to take on additional responsibilities and assignments. Someone prominent will notice you if you are dedicated and show attention to detail. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stop punishing yourself by reliving past mistakes or disappointments. Be rational and resilient, and prove to yourself and others that you are willing and able to move forward and be successful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone having health issues will need assistance. Be available to lend a helping hand. Practicing sound money management will help you improve your financial and domestic situations. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t

let anyone convince you to part with your money. You will not get the rewards you have been promised. Spend your dollars wisely by investing in your future. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Don’t let issues with a loved one prevent you from living up to your responsibilities. Be cautious about revealing too many personal details. A rival may attempt to destroy your integrity. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your ingenuity will inspire others to follow your example. Brainstorming with compatible colleagues will provide ideas for many new and exciting ventures. Explore new avenues. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -Financial dealings look promising. An older relative may be a burden, but you will rest easy knowing that you have done everything in your power to help out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your personal life has been overlooked while you’ve been following your professional dreams. You need to remind your loved ones how much you care and how much you appreciate their support. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Make use of an opportunity to share your ideas and intentions with established individuals. A career move you initiate will set the stage for more achievements in the future. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Creativity and romance go hand in hand. Put your mate’s desires ahead of your own and plan a day of memorable activities, or socialize and meet someone new if you are single.

Fred Allen, a radio comedian who died in 1956, said, “My father never raised his hand to any one of his children, except in self-defense.” At the bridge table, you must make the right plays from your hand to help partner find the winning defense, our topic this week. South is in four spades. How should the defenders card after West leads the club two? What do you think of that lead? North’s raise to four spades shows a “weak freak” -- a poor hand with, usually, at least fivecard support and, typically, a singleton or void. This hand does not have a singleton, but four spades is the right response. North has no clue how many tricks his side can win, but maybe the opponents are gin for four hearts. In these circumstances, just blaze away, being as troublesome to East-West as possible. West has a tough opening lead. It could be right to cash the spade ace, then exit with a diamond and wait for four tricks with his four honor cards. Here, though, a club is the only start to give the defense a chance. One of the most important defensive rules is that when playing third hand high, table the bottom of equally powerful cards. Here, East must play his club jack at trick one. Let’s assume South takes this with his ace and leads a trump. West wins with his ace and does ... what? The first trick marked East with the club queen. So West should continue with a low club to give East the lead. Then he should shift to the heart nine, which gives the defenders one spade, one club and two hearts to defeat the contract.

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For Sale NEED STORAGE? Why pay rent when you can own? Many sizes and styles of portable lawn and garden sheds, horse/cattle shelters, garages and cabins. Free delivery and set-up. 660-5413046. 31-tfn MATHEWS APEX red riser, black 50-60 lb. limbs, great condition, 28.5” draw, $350 OBO. Call or text Tyler, 660-215-0502. 49-tfn

Pets FREE TO good home: Mini-Pin, 3 year old female, not housebroke. 660-2548022. 63-5

Services WANTED: YARDS to mow in Maryville. Quality work, reasonable rates, free estimates. Call Dan at 660254-0888. 63-10

AMERICAN WALNUT buying standing walnut timber. 25 or more. Call 816232-6781 in St. Joseph for more details. 249-tfn

Help Wanted IF YOU’VE been laid off from Energizer or Hostess— HELP IS STILL AVAILABLE! Are you a displaced worker from Energizer? Funds are still available to assist you with reemployment services, including assessments, job-search assistance, and training to upgrade your skills. Visit your local Missouri Career Center to learn what services are available to you. To find the Career Center nearest you visit: http://jobs.mo.gov/ For more information, call 1-888-728-5627 (J-O-B-S) 47-25 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for clinical research! Receive up to $225/night or $300/referral. Paid studies available. Call to qualify. Quintiles: 913-894-5533. 52-20 FULL-TIME LICENSED insurance sales agent wanted for local company. Sales experience preferred but not required. Bring resume to Farm Bureau office at 1312 S. Main. 54-20 PARKDALE MANOR has an opening for a full-time day shift certified nurse aide. Contact Melanie Houchin or Wally Gray, 660-582-8161. EOE 65-5

Legals April 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16, 2014 South Nodaway R-IV School District REQUEST FOR BIDS The South Nodaway R-IV School District is accepting bids for the demolition and removal of

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the elementary school building located in Guilford, MO. The successful bid proposal will include filling the basement area on the location using brick and masonry debris from the building, removal of all debris not used for fill material, leveling and grading of the lot once all material has been removed. The demolition, removal and grading must be completed within a six month time frame from award of the bid to completion. The successful bidder will have the right to salvage any or all of the building and related contents from the date of the award of the bid. The South Nodaway Board of Education welcomes bids that quote the work at an hourly rate

and include removal of debris by volunteers using the debris for fill material. The successful bidder must be bonded and insured in the state of Missouri. The South Nodaway R-IV School District has a letter on file declaring that the building is free of asbestos. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the South Nodaway R-IV District Office C/O Board Secretary Brandy Wolf, 209 Morehouse, Barnard, MO 64423 by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday April 16th to be considered. The South Nodaway Board of Education reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Direct inquiries to the superintendent’s office at 660-652-3221.

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Nursing Instructor for the Maryville campus. Apply at www.ncmissouri.com

HELP WANTED:

H&H Trailers, LLC is now hiring welders. Begin work immediately at our 1st Street facility. We offer competitive wages and a complete benefit package. Please apply in person at the H&H Trailers, LLC office located at 222 N. 1st Street, Clarinda, Iowa.

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A small manufacturing company is looking for a person with at least a four year degree in accounting. Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience doing Balance Sheets, Profits & Loss Statements, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and Payroll. Salary based on experience. Send resume to: Attn: Stan Brown Brown Bear Corporation P.O. Box 29, Corning, IA 50841 Ph. 641-322-4220, Fax 641-322-3527 or email stanbrown@brownbearcorp.com. Competitive wages & benefits, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trailers, LLC has immediate openings for a full opentime HH&H &H Trailers, LLC has an immediate and a full tskid ime wsteer iring technician in our custom ingcarpenter for a full-time operator. You must options of 12V acheck. nd 110V w iring offer be able tofacility. pass Kanowledge background We competitive wagesskills anda palus complete required. Carpentry but we will benefit train. package. Please apply We offer competitive wages ain nd person a completeat thebenefit H & pHackage. Trailers, LLC office located Please apply in person at the at 222 N. Street, H&H Trailers, LLC 1st office at 222 NClarinda, . 1st Street, CIowa larinda, Iowa Due to seasonality and potential volume increase, Johnson Controls Inc. is now seeking applicants for a hiring pool for its Albany MO. Production Facility. Positions will be filled as needed. Second Shift is the most likely shift we will hire for. Entry Level Production Positions Available Starting Hourly Wage is $15.00 /hr. Johnson Controls Inc. offers excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, stock purchase plan, flexible spending and paid holidays). We are currently looking to hire entry level positions for second shift M-F plus some Saturday’s. All interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols. com. Search Missouri then find General Assembly – Second Shift. No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity/AA employer.

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A Theatre Northwest production

Left: Austin Hoffmann, left, and Ebony Ealy take part in a dress rehearsal for “Urinetown,” a satirical musical comedy whose plot revolves around corporate control in a city that has run out of water. Above: Ebony Ealy, left, Sean Carder and Price Carter are shown in character as police officers in the musical “Urinetown.” The show, produced jointly by the Northwest Missouri State University drama and music programs, will open Thursday at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts and run through Saturday. All curtain times are 7:30 p.m.

‘Urinetown’ opens at Houston Center By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

Theatre Northwest and the music program at Northwest Missouri State University will present a joint production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Urinetown” this week at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Though the title may take some people aback, the play is essentially a satirical comedy about what happens when a city with a water shortage has to cope with a government-enforced ban on private toilets. “In terms of plot, ‘Urinetown’ is about a society that has run out of water,” said Amanda Petefish-Schrag, the play’s director and an associate professor of theater at the university. “In response to the water shortage, there’s a corporation that has taken over that regulates privileges … including the ability to use restrooms. This is really a story about a revolution to overthrow that company.” While the conflict be-

tween the city and the corporation drives the story, the production is also a parody on musical theater in general. “It’s certainly a musical that stands on it’s own,” Petefish-Schrag said. “It has it’s own plot, but at the same time, in a very playful and fun-loving way, it makes fun of the things we tend to do in musical theater as a form. When it first came out in 2001, it received a lot of recognition for being pretty groundbreaking.” One thing Petefish-Schrag said she enjoys about doing musicals at Northwest is the chance to collaborate with the university’s music program. As for “Urinetown’s” specific appeal to audiences, she said: “If you’re a fan of musicals, it has all of (the things you love about them). But if you’re not a fan, it sort of parodies a lot of the things that some people don’t love about the form. I think it gets the best of both worlds.” One reason people might shy away from “Urinetown”

is the title. But PetefishSchrag said city’s nickname is really just part of the gag. “The musical itself mocks it’s own title all the time,” she said. “The title, in some ways, is very much within the realm of parody and self-

mocking. There is both mature and immature content in this material, but I think we would encourage people to give it a chance. The musical is insanely catchy. There’s a style for everyone in it. There’s a reason it’s

won the awards it has.” “Urinetown” opens for a three-day run on Thursday night. All curtain times — Thursday, Friday and Saturday — are at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets cost $11. Tickets for North-

Toasting a hero

Friends of local builder Dennis Nelson gathered at Burny’s Sports Bar on the Maryville square Friday night to down a few cold ones and congratulate Nelson on being selected as one of eight “Busch Heroes” nationwide. The Busch Heroes’ advertising promotion was created by the Anheuser-Busch InBev brewing company and features people from different walks of life who work multiple jobs, follow a special passion or do volunteer work in their community. Nelson is pictured above standing beside his cardboard cutout image.

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