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CMC plant sold for $3 million By TONY BROWN News editor

After a half-hour delay for a conference call involving attorneys and bankers regarding what turned out to be the winning bid, the vacant Carbolytic Materials Company plant at 600 Wilson Industrial Road on the eastern edge of Maryville sold at auction shortly before noon Wednesday for $2.72 million. Fees, commissions and other costs brought the total purchase price for the defunct plant up to $3 million. No other bids were submitted, and several buyers left as staff members from Maas Companies Inc. of Rochester, Minn., called repeatedly for a $2.75 million offer. There were no takers, forcing the auctioneer to bang an outsized gavel and end the sale moments after it began. The bid was for both the 24,000-square-foot plant and all of its fittings, fixtures and equipment. The factory was built in 2009 and designed to extract carbon black and other materials from scrap tires. Carbon black is a reinforcing and coloring agent used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and plastics. Mark Greenley of Pulaski Bank in St. Louis, which held the CMC building and grounds in receivership after CMC went bankrupt, identified the buyer as Advanced Processes Inc. of Ambridge, Pa.

According to its website, Advanced Processes “provides integrated equipment, system, and process solutions for material handling, agglomeration, mineral processing, fertilizer production, waste recovery, waste to energy, and related operations.” Prior to the auction, the equipment inside the factory was held in receivership by Advantage Capital Partners. The fact that the building and equipment were purchased as a unit is an indicator that API plans to put the plant back into production, and Nodaway County Economic Development Director Josh McKim said the sale was precisely the type of acquisition he was hoping for. “Absolutely. We’re very excited about that,” McKim said. “That is what would be best for us, to get this plant back up and running and operational.” Greenley said that as far as he is aware the sale clears CMC’s obligations to its creditors. However, the impact of the auction on Nodaway County, which has sued the defunct company in an attempt to recover around $350,000 in back taxes is still unclear. County Collector-Treasurer Marilyn Jenkins, who was at the sale, said the lawsuit is set for trial Monday morning in Nodaway County Circuit Court. The suit was filed against a corporation owned by a group of St. Louis investors headed by Ray

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What am I bid?

A Maas Companies staff member seeks vainly for a higher bid Wednesday during an auction to sell the building, grounds and equipment of the former CMC scrap tire processing plant east of Maryville. The auction elicited a single bid, called in just before the sale began. In lieu of another offer, the factory and its contents were reportedly sold to Advanced Processes Inc. for a total of $3 million. Riek, who brought CMC to town in 2008 amid much talk of goodpaying jobs and economic growth. That growth was to be fueled, CMC officials said at the time, by the company’s “proprietary technology” designed to chemically “crack” shredded automotive tires in order to produce marketable gas, fuel oil and carbon black. Northwest Missouri State University, and then-President Dean Hubbard, played a large role in recruiting the start-up firm, which was to base its “research and development” operation at the newly built Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

But the high hopes didn’t last long. Soon after the plant was completed, local merchants and suppliers were complaining that CMC didn’t pay its bills. According to county officials, the delinquent taxes were the result of a misunderstanding over a tax abatement package hammered together by Nodaway County Economic Development and awarded to CMC when it first came to town. Company executives reportedly assumed the abatement covered all property taxes, when, in fact, it was only intended to forgive around 15 cents per $100 of assessed valuation that is the only tax Nodaway

County proper collects. The real bill was closer to $7 per $100 of assessed valuation and included levies that provide revenue for Maryville R-II Schools, the County Health Center, the Nodaway County Senior Center, Polk Township and other public and non-profit entities. The auction was originally scheduled for March 26 but was delayed a month by Maas in hopes of selling the building, grounds and machinery as a single lot, which is in fact what happened, though the winning bid was not submitted until moments before the sale began.

Fourth Street corridor project becoming reality By JIM FALL

Executive editor

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Landmark to be removed

This billboard fronting West Fourth Street near the Buchanan Street intersection, which over the years has sported a variety of images — notably the Marlboro Man — is coming down as a result of an agreement between the city of Maryville and the First Christian Church.

The city of Maryville has secured easements necessary for a planned $1.4-million streetscape and repaving project along West Fourth Street between the courthouse square and Northwest Missouri State University. Construction is expected to begin on the five-block stretch of roadway in early June. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel said this week bids would be opened at 2 p.m. May 20. Barring complications, the City Council will be asked to ap-

prove a contractor at its May 28 meeting. McDanel said 27 different easements were secured within a two-month period that will allows the redesign and beautification project to move forward. “Most of the easements are to permit access to the various properties for temporary construction,” McDanel said. One tract was acquired outright by the city at the northeast corner of West Fourth and North Buchanan. The approximately quarterblock lot was formerly occupied by Bagby Motors. See FOURTH, Page 6

Downtown billboard giving way to progress By JIM FALL

Executive editor

The Joy Wok Super Buffet and Sushi now promotes itself using a billboard that once touted the

Marlboro Man and the hottest cold beer Anheuser-Busch had to offer. But the former cigarette sign is about to ride off into the sunset. The Maryville City Council this week approved a one-time,

$12,000 payment to the First Christian Church of Maryville and will tear down the 25-foot-tall sign that rises above the northwestern corner of downtown. The billboard, owned by La-

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1939-2014 Sarah Ann Henry, 74, Maitland, Missouri, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, Missouri. Sarah was born December 6, 1939, in Hastings, Iowa to Loren J and Esta

DOROTHY VERONICA ARCHER

1926-2014 Dorothy Veronica (Wiederholt) Archer, 88, of Conception, MO, died April 29, 2014, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO. She was born in Clyde, MO, on March 11, 1926, to Frank and Elizabeth (Miller) Wiederholt. After attending school, she worked in St. Joseph packaging war supplies for the troops during World War II. Dorothy married Hubert Archer on May 7, 1946, in Conception. She and Hubert raised eight children on a farm near Conception. Being a farmer’s wife and a mother were the joys of Dorothy’s life. After her children were grown, she truly loved spending time with her grandchildren and, later, her great-grandchildren. She also found much happiness in working in

ry) Hardy, Marshfield, Mo.; Angela Henry, Chicago, Ill. and Linda (Ron) Ryan, Verona, N.Y.;12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Sue BreDahl, Skidmore, Mo. Visitation is 5:00-7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3 at the Clearmont Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials made to the Clearmont, MO Baptist Church; Maitland, MO Tri-City Nutrition Site or Nodaway-Holt Elementary Library. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

her garden and surrounding her home with flowers, as well as sewing and making scrapbooks for her grandchildren. Dancing with her husband, traveling with family and friends, and playing cards were among her favorite hobbies. As a devoted member of St. Columba Parish in Conception Jct., MO, Dorothy served as a communion minister for many years, served on the church’s first parish council, and was a member and past president of St. Ann’s Altar Society. She could often be found giving communion to and visiting with residents of nursing homes and was honored with an award for serving 20 years as a Hospice volunteer for St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO. Dorothy also enjoyed attending community and sporting events. Indeed, at the 1997 state basketball tournament, Dorothy received the “best fan” award for Jefferson C-123 High School, the school from which all of her children and several of her grandchildren graduated. In addition, Dorothy was an Oblate at the Conception Abbey and volunteered in the gift shop at The Abbey Guest Center. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 45 years, Hu-

bert Archer; son Marvin Archer; grandson Mitchell Strueby; brothers Benedict Wiederholt, Joseph Wiederholt, Vincent Wiederholt, and Robert Wiederholt; and sisters Ann Lager and Agnes Wiederholt. She is survived by her children: Jim (Cindy) Archer, Little Elm, TX; Jerry (Vicki) Archer, King City, MO; Marilyn Jean Alstrom, Kansas City, KS; Steve (Nancy) Archer, Conception Jct.; Bill Archer, Conception Jct.; Mike (Karen) Archer, Conception Jct.; and Sharon (Randy) Strueby, Guilford, MO. Other survivors include her daughter-in-law Sharon (Marvin Archer) and Jim Adwell, Maryville; grandchildren Ryan Archer, Jessica Archer, Melissa Archer, Andrew Archer, Todd Archer, Kim Kato, Chris Archer, Natalie Atkins, Lyndsey Walters, Tim Alstrom, Brian Archer, Kellen Archer, Katharine Archer, Brad Archer, Jeff Archer, Kelly Quinlin, Craig Archer, Dallas Archer, Lisa Wells, Kevin Archer, Staci Wolfe, Doug Archer, Dana Strueby, and Mark Strueby; 23 greatgrandchildren with one on the way; sisters-in-law Elizabeth (Benedict) Wiederholt, Phyllis (Robert) Wiederholt, Mary (Dutch) Luke, Patricia (Donald) Archer, and Joanne (Thomas Archer) Cordell; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy’s family members extend their sincere appreciation to friends, members of the clergy, caregivers, the residents of Fairview Village, and others who provided joy to her throughout her life. A visitation will be held at St. Columba Catholic Church in Conception Jct., at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, with the rosary beginning at 5:00 p.m. and visitation taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at St. Columba Catholic Church on Friday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m., with the burial immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to SSM Hospice or the charity of choice. w w w. p r i c e f u n e r a l home.com

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Gertrude (Hagloch) Wilson. A 1957 graduate of Maryville, Missouri High School, she was an Elementary School Cook for 17 years with the Nodaway Holt School District. Sarah and Clifford Romaine Henry were married February 14, 1960, in Maryville. She was a member of the Clearmont, Missouri Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Romaine (3/19/2012); son Richard Allen Henry and sister Loraine Smith. She is survived by three sons: Randy (Brenda) Henry, Kansas City, Mo.; Rob Henry, Washington, DC; David (Michael) HenryDuffy, San Diego, Calif.; three daughters: Lisa (Ter-

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Incidents April 18 1:52 a.m. – 500 block S. Walnut – Daniel P. Kerwin, 19, Kansas City, Mo. – Driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway, failure to maintain financial responsibility April 24 12:05 a.m. – 200 block E. Forth – Aarika K. Wittenburg, 19, Readlyn, Iowa. – Disorderly conduct, minor in possession; Brooke E. Bartosh, 21, Maryville – Disorderly conduct 8:27 a.m. – 700 block N. Main – Robert A. Abberley, 44, Maryville – Improper registration, driving while revoked, failure to show proof of insurance, operat-

ing a motor vehicle with an open container 9:25 p.m. – 100 block N. Main – Ryan D. Barmann, 20, Maryville – Possession of marijuana, equipment violation April 25 11:45 p.m. – 300 block N. Market – Darbi E. Furhman, 22, Maryville – Driving while intoxicated; Christi N. Nance, 20, Kansas City, Kan. – Open container in a motor vehicle, minor in possession; Wesley W. Rockwood, 22, Polk City, Ia. – Open container in a motor vehicle.; Patrick J. Solomon, 25, Omaha, Ne. – Open container in a motor vehicle

April 26 12:58 a.m. – 300 block N. Market – Kevin S. Hazel, 19, Maryville – Minor in possession, false information to a public safety officer. 1:27 a.m. – 300 block N. Market – Natalie S. Gora, 19, Lake Zurich, Il. – Minor in possession April 27 1:20 a.m. – 300 block N. Market – Charles W. Hunter, 23, Ravenwood, Mo. – Disorderly conduct April 28 11:09 p.m. – 900 block S. Main – Samuel D. Chitwood, 41, Burlington Jct., Mo. – Driving while intoxicated, careless & imprudent driving.

Community Events – THURSDAY –

Nodaway County Senior Center Hand & Foot 9 a.m. Dinosaur Stomp Story Hour, 5:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, May 1. Humane Society Spring Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Christian Church, Maryville, May 1 Nook Book Club for Youth, 3:30 p.m., Maryville Public Library, May 8. Film & Lit Club for Youth, 4 p.m., Maryville Public Library, May 15. Diabetic Support Group second Thursday, South Hills Medical Building, Front Lobby. Book Nibblers for infants to age 3, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., Maryville Public Library Nodaway County Assoc. of School Employees meeting, 1st Thursday, MarchJune, Sept.-Dec., 9 a.m., Nodaway County Senior Center. Optimist Club, Maryville meeting, 7 a.m., Holiday Inn Express meeting room Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 6 p.m. Nodaway County Federated Republican Women meet 11:30 a.m. 1st Thursday of the month at Carson’s, Maryville Maryville Business & Professional Women’s Organization meets 6 p.m. 4th Thursday, First Christian Church, Maryville, 660582-4959 or 582-4898 Shepherd’s Kitchen offers a free supper from 5 to 6 p.m. weekly, First Presbyterian Church, Maryville

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Nodaway County Senior Center Pinochle tournament, 12:30 p.m. Library Card Holder computer tutoring, 9:15 a.m., May 2. 582-5281 Nodaway Masonic Lodge Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., Senior Center, May 2 Bake Sale, 1 to 6 p.m., Burlington Jct. United Methodist Church, May 2. Forney Paxton Band, 8 p.m., American Legion, Maryville, May 9. Widow Persons Lunch., 11:30 a.m., LaBonita, May 9 Car Show, 5:30 p.m., McDonalds, Maryville American Legion Ham

& Scalloped Potatoes, 2nd Friday monthly, 5 to 7 p.m., Burlington Jct. Legion Hall Living Free Narcotics Anonymous, Countryside Christian Church, 16th & Country Club Rd. 8 a.m. Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th., 8 p.m. Open Mic Nights every week; music, comedy, poetry drama, The Rose Theater, Maryville; sign in 6:30 p.m., begin 7 p.m. ADHD Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. 3rd Friday in Hospitality Rm., St. Francis Hospital, info 660-254-4369 AA meeting, 8 p.m. weekly, Conception Abbey

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Maryville Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, 1210 E. 1st, 7-11 a.m., May 3 Maryville City Wide Garage Sales, May 3 Abbey Trails 5K walk/ run, 9 a.m., Conception Abbey, May 3 German Fest Luncheon, 11-1:30, Nodaway County Historical Museum, May 10 Nodaway County Relay for Life, 2-10 p.m., Bearcat Arena, May 17 Clearmont City Wide Yard Sales, May 17 Graham High & Nodaway-Holt High Banquet, 5 p.m., Graham HS Gym, May 24. North Nodaway Hopkins Alumni Banquet, May 24. Scholastic Book Fair, Maryville Public Library, May 31 Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th St., noon. Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 2nd Saturday of month, Elmo Comm. Bldg. MS Support Group meets 10:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday, Lietner Rm., Gregory’s Church (except July & August) Over Eaters Anonymous meets 9 a.m. weekly, St. Francis Hospitality Room, 2016 S. Main St.

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Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Parnell Legion Hall, May 4. Union Twp. Fire Department Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Pickering Community Building, May 4. Nodaho 3-D Shoot, 8:30 a.m., Graham Archery range, May 11

Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, Tuesday 6 p.m. Northwest Opry 2 p.m. weekly, Nodaway Co. Senior Center, 1210 E. 1st Maryville. 10-Point Pitch Tournament 6 p.m. 3rd Sun­­day in St. Columba Church Hall, Conception Jct AA meeting at 7 p.m. weekly, Apple House, Clyde Eagles - Forney &  Paxson, 7 to 10 p.m.

– MONDAY –

Coffee Talk, senior health & awareness. 1st Monday, Maryville Community Center, 10-10:30 a.m. Life Beyond Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. 2nd Monday, Hospitality Room, St. Francis Hospital Never Alone Narcotics Anonymous, Wesley Foundation, 549 W. 4th, 6 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets 5:30 p.m. weekly, Franciscan Rm., St. Francis Hospital SAFE: Stop Abuse for Everyone (men’s support), meets upon request noon1:30 p.m. & 5:15-6:45 p.m. weekly, Children & Family Center, 1220 E. 2nd St., Maryville; 562-2320 if you plan to attend Maryville Pride Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Mondays at Hy-Vee. Manna Kitchen 5 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Gregory’s Catholic Church 333 S. Davis St, a free community meal open to all. AA, Wesley Center, Noon AA, Methodist Church Room 203, 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon at Methodist Church Room 205 at 6:00 p.m.

– TUESDAY –

Nodaway County Senior Center Tai Chi 5 to 6 p.m. Maryville Garden Club Mtg.,10 a.m., Greenhouse Tours, May 6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Hour, 6:15 p.m., Maryville Public Library, May 20. Community Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., UMC, Maryville, May 20 Summer Reading Program begins, Maryville Public Library, May 27 Eagles Bingo, 7 p.m. weekly, Hwy. 71 South,

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CAPITOL NEWS Common Core debated

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators considered legislation that would charge panels of educators with developing new benchmarks for student achievement. But the bill was set aside for future debate Tuesday evening as senators worked through various amendments. The measure would implement new education goals for English, math, science and history by the 2016 academic year. Students are scheduled to take tests this fall aligned to the Common Core standards, which have been adopted by over 40 states. Critics say Missouri lawmakers should have been consulted when the State Board of Education adopted the benchmarks in 2010. Indiana is the only other state to scrap Common Core to write its own school standards. Under Missouri’s bill, the state could still choose to follow Common Core or adopt certain parts of the benchmarks

Impeachment hearing ends

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led Missouri House panel has wrapped up a hearing on measures seeking to impeach Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon without voting on the proposals. One of two resolutions considered Wednesday criticizes the governor for the amount of time he took to call elections to fill legislative vacancies. The other would impeach Nixon for refusing to fire officials involved with the Revenue Department’s decision last year to scan driver’s license applicants’ personal documents into a computer system. Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Stanley Cox says he isn’t sure if the panel will vote on the measures before lawmakers adjourn May 16. The committee considered an additional impeachment resolution last week citing Nixon’s decision to let legally married same-sex couples file joint tax returns in Missouri. Nixon called the hearings “some sort of show.”

Funding at stake for abuse agency

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Funding for the Missouri agency that investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect figures to be a point of contention as House and Senate members negotiate the next state budget. The Senate completed work Tuesday on its version of the $26.8 billion operating budget for 2015. Missing from the Senate plan are about $4.6 million of funding increases recommended by Gov. Jay Nixon for the Children’s Services Division. The House had included the money. Part of that funding would go toward pay raises and a student loan forgiveness program for staff. Nixon also had sought money to equip 1,500 staff with iPads and to ensure wireless Internet access in 124 offices. Senate Democrats on Tuesday urged the Republican chairman of the Appropriations Committee to restore that funding during negotiations.

Contractor legislation goes to Governor Nixon JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that supporters say is aimed at protecting commercial property. A 2011 Missouri law bars residential contractors who fix roofs or complete other exterior repairs on homes from offering to pay insurance deductibles as an incentive to be hired. It also includes a provision stating property owners have five days to cancel a contract with a contractor. This year’s legislation would expand the provisions to cover commercial property. The bill passed the House 134-2 on Tuesday. Senators approved the measure 33-0 in February. The legislation now goes to Gov. Jay Nixon.

STATE/NATIONAL Bar owner sues St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — A St. Joseph bar owner is suing to block a new smoking ban in the city. Stephen Peterman, owner of Peterman’s Shamrock, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Buchanan County Court. His attorney, Jonathan Sternberg, says the smoking ban violates the Missouri Constitution because it excludes the St. Jo Frontier Casino gambling floor. He says the city can legally ban smoking but it did not do it properly under state law. Voters in April approved a ban in all enclosed places of employment. The exceptions are the casino, 10 percent of hotel rooms and in private clubs when no employees are present. A court hearing is scheduled for July 26. City officials declined to comment on the lawsuit.

No plan to halt executions

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has no plans to push for changes in the state’s execution protocol following a botched execution in Oklahoma. Oklahoma inmate Clayton Lockett died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday night, 43 minutes after his execution began. Lockett was writhing on the gurney and grinding his teeth during the process. Oklahoma’s governor is calling for an independent review of that state’s execution protocol. A spokeswoman for Nixon said Wednesday that Missouri has its own protocol, one that has been upheld by the courts. Spokeswoman Ansley Channing says Nixon continues to support the death penalty for the most “merciless and violent crimes.”

Nodaway County is well above average

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Maryville High School juniors Dominique Wiedmaier, Nicole Wilson, Allison Stiens and Chloe Johnson consider post-graduation possibilities via the Internet. With a 2013 graduation rate of 97.2 percent, Nodaway County ranks well above the Missouri state graduation rate of 86 percent and the national graduation rate of 80 percent.

Local grad rates well above national mark By STEVE HARTMAN Staff writer

As national high school graduation rates hit the 80 percent milestone for the first time with a projection of a national graduation rate of 90 percent by 2020, the state of Missouri rightfully boasts that its graduation ratio is already 86 percent. But that’s nothing compared to Nodaway County, where seven public high schools handed diplomas to 207 out of a possible 213 students in 2013 — an impressive 97.2 percent. Maryville High School, the largest school enrollment-wise, graduated 108 out of 112 seniors in 2013, which translates to a 96.4 percent graduation rate. Nodaway-Holt, Jefferson, Northeast Nodaway and North Nodaway all achieved a 100 percent graduation rate in 2013, while West Nodaway had a 90.5 rate. Maryville High School counselor Becky Houtchens said several factors contribute to R-II’s consistent success. “I believe the rural area makes a big difference,” Houtchens said. “All of

the county schools do a good job of keeping kids from falling through the cracks because we have the opportunity to know each student and their family and develop the relationship necessary to communicate back and forth about the student’s progress.” According to Houtchens, Maryville’s “Check and Connect” program lets teachers and students build relationships, which helps increase attendance and provides another way to monitor students and anticipate problems “We constantly monitor student’s grades and attendance,” Houtchens said. “As teachers and students build one-on-one relationships, it gives us another way to pick up on any changes in a student’s life which might affect attendance and academic performance, and prevent those from becoming problems.” Houtchens also credits high expectations. “Students understand that graduation is the expected outcome, and parents and families do a great job of reinforcing that throughout the student’s public school career.”

Nodaway-Holt superintendent Karma Coleman echoed Houtchens’ thoughts. “Education is important to the communities in northwest Missouri,” Coleman said. “When parents and schools get more involved with students, it makes it easier to track their progress. In small schools, we have the opportunity to know the kids and families much better.” Coleman sees an additional benefit small schools offer that makes a difference in the academic progress and ultimate success of young people. “I believe students who struggle can be more successful in smaller communities,” Coleman said. “If a student is mobile and transfers from one county school to another, we all work together to make sure the new school has the records and background information necessary to meet the student’s needs immediately, so they don’t fall behind due to the transfer. All of the schools in Nodaway County do a good job of working together for the good of the students.”

Energizer announces corporate split ST. LOUIS (AP) — Energizer Holdings plans to split into two separate and publicly traded companies, one selling batteries and household items, the other selling personal care brands such as Schick razors and Edge shaving gel. Shares jumped 16 percent in midday trading Wednesday to reach a six-year high. The St. Louis company believes the split will give each company a clearer focus and let them make a more transparent case to investors. Reusable batteries have cut into traditional battery sales in recent years, thought the company does have its own line of rechargeable batteries. The split will be structured as a tax-free spinoff to existing Energizer shareholders, the company said.

Energizer did not say what names the companies would operate under. The household company will sell Energizer and Eveready batteries, flashlights and portable lamps. It accounted for $1.9 billion in revenue in the year that ended March 31. The personal care company’s other brands will include Playtex and Stayfree feminine-care products and Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion. It had $2.6 billion in revenue in the same period. “Since becoming an independent company in 2000, Energizer has built two successful divisions and each is now well-suited to realize its full potential on a standalone basis,” said CEO Ward Klein. Energizer expects the split to take place in the second half of fiscal 2015, which

ends in September 2015. After the split, Energizer CEO Ward Klein is expected to serve as executive chairman of the personal care company. David Hatfield, current head of the personal care unit, will be CEO of the stand-alone company, Energizer said. Current Energizer Chairman J. Patrick Mulcahy would be chairman of the stand-alone household products company and that unit’s current chief, Alan Hoskins, would be CEO. Citigroup analyst Wendy Nicholson said the split likely surprised most investors since the company has repeatedly said that it has more value as a single entity. The change in heart at Energizer, which Nicholson rates as a ‘buy,” will boost company shares, she said. Shares of Energizer Hold-

ings Inc. rose $15.65 to $113.36, erasing declines in the stock seen throughout this year. Separately, Energizer reported second-quarter net income for the three months ended March 31 rose 16 percent to $98.5 million, or $1.57 per share. That compares with $84.9 million or $1.35 per share last year. Excluding restructuring and other costs, net income totaled $1.88 per share. Analysts had expected $1.73 per share, according to FactSet. Revenue fell 3 percent to $1.06 billion from $1.1 billion last year. Analysts expected $1.07 billion. Energizer operated a battery manufacturing plant in Maryville for many years, but shut the operation down in 2013 resulting in the loss of more than 400 full- and part-time jobs.

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Celebrating ‘a good year’

We are celebrating again this weekend at Northwest Missouri State University as our spring commencement takes place Saturday. We will recognize 664 new graduates and welcome them as members of our passionate and proud community of alumni and friends, which totals more than 70,000 Bearcats. Commencement, of course, is a beginning for graduating students, but it also marks the end of our academic year As the academic year winds down, April was filled with events that celebrate our students and employees, as well as our Northwest legacy — from an unbelievable musical production of “Urinetown,” directed by fine arts faculty Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Dr. Brian Lanier, to our 20th anniversary celebration of the Northwest campus’ designation as the Missouri Arboretum. To define Northwest’s success during this academic year, the university’s achievements on the national stage are an easy place to start. Our Speaking Bearcats forensics team brought home three individual national titles from the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament to cap its season in March, thus raising the team’s national championship total to four during the 2013-2014 season alone. Also, Northwest’s student-led radio station KZLX was named 2013 Pinnacle Station of the Year by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association in the fall. And let’s not forget the Bearcat football program, led by head coach Adam Dorrel, which won its fourth national title in December and received many accolades as a result of that success. Since the fall of 2009, Northwest teams — across athletic and academic fields — have claimed 14 national titles. That’s a number we’re very proud of at Northwest. But our success runs deeper than that and it starts in the classroom. Take for example Dr. Ben Blackford, assistant profesDr. John Jasinski sor of management, who recently coordinated Northwest’s third annual New Venture Pitch Competition. The contest gives our students an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to real world investors, in addition to networking with them and hearing their professional insights. The business planning and presentation experience students gain through their participation in the contest is invaluable. For efforts like this, Dr. Blackford will receive the 2014 Teaching Excellence Award for the Midwestern Council for Business Schools and Programs from ACBSP’s Region 5 in June. “Ben continually incorporates experiential learning activities in the classroom and is engaged in significant research that informs his teaching,” says Dr. Steve Ludwig, who is the chair and assistant professor of Northwest’s Department of Business. Dr. Rick Toomey, associate professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, is another shining example of how our faculty breeds student success. Toomey employs interactive tools to engage students in his classroom and ensure they are learning the material. Because of the dedication he shows to students and to his teaching, his student evaluations are nearly perfect. Last month, Toomey received the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education during a ceremony at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Toomey was one 15 university instructors in the state to receive the Governor’s Award, which is given annually to outstanding teachers who “challenge and motivate Missouri students to reach their maximum potential.” In the College of Education and Human Services, Dr. Joyce Piveral has been a champion of preparing future teachers for more than a decade at Northwest, which includes time as a professor, department chair and now dean and interim provost. She also has been instrumental in developing educational opportunities and partnerships that benefit both Northwest and K-12 students in the Kansas City area. For her efforts, Dr. Piveral was recognized recently during the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Excellence in Education Banquet in Kansas City. At Northwest, we take pride in providing students with opportunities to be successful through hands-on experiences and collaborative activities. As part of that goal, our faculty and staff focuses on their roles within Northwest’s student success model. How they do this benefits enrollment, retention, graduation and Northwest’s 97.4 percent undergraduate and 99 percent graduate placement rates. As members of this community, you play an important role in Northwest’s success, too. To each of you, we say thank you. Thanks for supporting our students with your partnerships, mentorships, leadership and friendships. Thanks for helping our students to make Northwest and Maryville their home away from home. Thanks for helping 2013-2014 turn into another successful academic year at Northwest Missouri State.

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With school bond issue passed, project planning on schedule

Thank you for being part of the solution and showing your support in the recent bond issue. We value and appreciate the vote of confidence with the passing of the bond issue. But we do not take this lightly, or take it for granted. We recognize the importance of being a good steward of the patrons’ money and we will do our best to spend the money wisely while providing the best facilities and best education for our community. I want to share with you what can be expected over the next 18 months as a result of the passing of the bond issue. The bond issue’s approval will allow the district to address a variety of facility needs. Included in the approved projects are several elements involving new construction, including the Performing Arts Center on the high school campus, an auxiliary gymnasium, also on the high school campus, and a kitchen/cafeteria at Eugene Field Elementary. Additionally, the district will be doing some renovation of existing spaces in the elementary school project and install secured entrances within each building. Actual construction will not begin until this fall. As a district, we made the decision to spend $7,500 for renderings and plans before the bond

election — utilizing a preliminary design process designed to address student and facility needs throughout the district. If we would have spent $80,000 for pre-bonding services, it would have allowed for construction to start much sooner than in the fall. We felt, however, spending $80,000 before the actual election would have

Larry Linthacum been presumptuous on our part, assuming that the bond issue would pass. The immediate plans are confirm-

ing the schematic design with the design development. This will include three-dimensional renderings; mechanical and civil engineering plans; infrastructure plans, including cabling, wireless, and other details. The construction documents with final detailing and all design plans will trail with the bid and negotiation plans to follow. Initial plans specify the projects to be completed in the fall of 2015, with the performing arts center to be completed by the second semester of the 2015-2016 school year. We are excited about the facility improvements and we will “keep you in the loop” with our progress on the facility upgrades. I want to thank you again for giving me the opportunity to serve as your superintendent. It is my responsibility to ensure that our kids are learning, that we are partnering with the community and that we are being good stewards of the patrons’ money. The recent bond issue shows that you are willing to join us in being part of the solution as we work toward becoming a model school district. Thank you. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to stop by my office and we can discuss them over a cup of coffee.

GEEKOLOGY 101

What about the ladies?

Yep, another Star Wars column, but I had to, the ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ cast list just came out. I was actually a little surprised that it came out. Usually, big films like this wait until the Comicon in San Diego to make big announcements. Nope, this one surprised quite a few of us as it showed up on our Facebook news feed on Tuesday. Plus I have been trying to keep out of the chat rooms and off the message boards to know as little as possible about what this new saga will be about. First off, I am super excited that the original cast members Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker are going to be in this one. I know it was rumored that they would appear, but to have that verified is incredibly satisfying. Bravo director J.J. Abrams for keeping the group together. Secondly, I was surprised at some of the additional cast members announced. The first name that popped out at me was Max von Sydow. He is one of my favorite actors of all time and to have him attached to a series of films that I love so much is rewarding. Another name that jumped from the list was Andy Serkis. Now those that don’t know this gentleman’s name, he is the performer that gave Gollum,

from the ‘Lord of the Rings” saga of films, life. With that in mind, I am excited to see what this clever man can bring to whatever role he is to encompass. Finally, I did notice something else.

Not too short! I noticed the lack of female names listed with the main cast. Sure there was Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley, but was that it, only two women out of the entire list of men that followed. I found myself a bit disappointed in this news and maybe I am just jumping the gun on this particular point. Maybe J.J. still has a few surprises

up his sleeve that he wasn’t willing to share just yet. I hope so because I find the lack of female roles in the ‘Star Wars’ films disturbing. Why keep the female part of the audience from having heroes from this saga? I would love it, in the future, if my daughter could have her own set of Star Wars action figures to play with, one that doesn’t start and stop with Princess Leia. And don’t say Mon Mothma. Also, where is Lando? Again, maybe he will show up later in this stage of the saga but I can’t imagine a Star Wars universe where Billy Dee Williams isn’t involved. And better yet, how about adding a bit more diversity to the universe. Overall, though, this announcement is enough to keep me going until the film shows up in theaters in December 2015. ••• Also, for those interested, my mother’s health hasn’t improved much in the past few weeks since I have been back from Texas. For those of you that have voiced your support for my family and me, I am forever grateful. It is nice to know that Maryville is there for us.

Contact Your Lawmakers STATE SEN. BRAD LAGER: R-Maryville, Room 429, State Capitol Building, Jefferson city, Mo. 65101; Ph. 573-751-1415; brad.lager@senate.mo.gov. STATE REP. MIKE THOMSON: R-Maryville, Room 406A, State Capitol Building, Jefferson city, Mo. 65101; Ph.: 573-751-9465; mike.thomson@house.mo.gov. U.S. SEN. ROY BLUNT: R-Missouri; B40C, Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Ph.: 202224-5721. Kansas City Office: 911 Main St., Suite 2224 Kansas City, Mo 64105 Ph: 816-471-7141 U.S. SEN. CLAIRE McCASKILL: D-Missouri; Hart Senate Office Building, Suite. 506, Washington, D.C. 20510, Ph: 202-224-6154 Kansas City Office: 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite. 101, Kansas City, Mo. 64111; Ph: 816-421-1639 U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES: R-Missouri 6th District Washington Office, 1415 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515; Ph.: 202-225-7041 Kansas City Office, 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 900, Kansas City, Mo. 64153; Ph: 816-792-3976 St. Joseph District Office, 411 Jules St., Room 111, St. Joseph, Mo. 64501; Ph: 816-749-0800 GOV. JAY NIXON: D, P.O. Box 720, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65102 Ph: 573-751-3222.

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Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

Fox to broadcast live musical ‘Grease’ next year

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox apparently isn’t going to let NBC dominate the world of live TV musicals. Fox jumped into the theater game Monday by announcing it will broadcast a three-hour live version of the musical “Grease” that will feature “a young ensemble cast” that has yet to be named. NBC got a ratings boost last December with its live broadcast of “The Sound of Music” starring Carrie Underwood. It says it’s working on a live production of “Peter Pan” for next December. “Grease” features such songs as “Summer Nights,” ‘’Greased Lightnin’,” ‘’We Go Together” and “You’re the One That I Want.” It was made into a 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The live version will be a production of Paramount Television.

Paroled ‘Sopranos’ actor discusses drug addiction ALEX BAILEY

JUDI DENCH and STEVE COOGAN star in PHILOMENA.

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Judi Dench brings ‘Philomena’ to life with passion and vigor Philomena By Gary Darling Staff Writer

It amazes me. It amazes me how good Dame Judi Dench can be when it comes to acting. Holy moly, she astounds me. So when I saw the Oscars a few months ago, I was not surprised that she was up for the award for best actress. What did surprise me was that I had never heard of the film she was up for, ‘Philomena.’ So, of course, when she lost out on the statue it didn’t really bother me at the time. I had no point of reference to be angry at the outcome. Cate Blanchett did win the award for her performance in ‘Blue Jasmine.’ As a big fan of Cate Blanchett, I am not surprised she won an Oscar for acting.

But upon seeing ‘Philomena,’ I wonder if her performance was worthy of beating out Judi Dench. The reason I think this is because Judi Dench was incredible as the title character almost to a point of rewriting the book on acting. The great thing about her as an actress is that she does all the little things in a big way. Sure, other actors may have bigger moments, but the sum of all the parts would come up with Judi Dench giving a more solid performance. Maybe I am wrong. Maybe I need to rent ‘Blue Jasmine’ before I cast that stone of judgment on the Oscar committee. But right now, having just seen ‘Philomena,’ I have to believe that they got it wrong because Dench is just plain awesome in this one. ‘Philomena’ is about a journalist, Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), contemplating what to do after losing his job as a Labour government

advisor. At a dinner party, he is given that task. A serving staff member (Anna Maxwell Martin) approaches Sixsmith about her mother Philomena Lee (Dench) and writing a story about her life. Initially Sixsmith is against the idea, not wanting to write what he would consider a measly humaninterest story. But with a change of heart, Sixsmith’s world is about to change. So, this film is shocking in it’s content. I had no idea that things that are covered in this film went on. It was eye opening. Judi Dench just owns this role. She becomes Philomena Lee and that is the greatest compliment you can give an actor. The best thing about this film is that you never want it to end. You can’t help but want to be friends with Philomena and know more about her and her life.

NEW YORK (AP) — After spending eight years in prison, former “Sopranos” actor Lillo Brancato Jr. says he’s trying to help young people avoid making similar, drug-fueled mistakes. “Here I am, I get the opportunity, I get the shot and then squander it, and do what I did, and get addicted to drugs and just make horrible decisions,” the 37-year-old Brancato said in an interview broadcast Sunday on WNYM-AM. He was paroled in December after serving time for his role in a 2005 Bronx break-in that left an off-duty police officer dead. Brancato, who got his break in the 1993 film “A Bronx Tale” with Robert De Niro, said he’s reaching out to young people to discuss the addiction he was unable to control. His last drug high was in prison in 2006, he said. According to prosecutors, the actor and a Genovese crime family associate, Steven Armento, were drinking at a Bronx strip club before they tried to break into a nearby basement apartment and steal Valium. The sound of shattering glass awoke off-duty Officer Daniel Enchautegui, who lived in the neighborhood and came to the rescue. He confronted the men and a gunbattle erupted, with Armento firing first, prosecutors said. The dying officer emptied his pistol, hitting Brancato and Armento. The bloodied actor was arrested as he tried to get into his car, authorities said. Brancato was acquitted of murder in the officer’s death but convicted of attempted burglary. Armento was convicted of firing the fatal bullet. He acknowledged that some of the actors who’ve worked with him in the past may not be willing to do so again. He played a young mobster on “The Sopranos” in 2000. But “at least, see the person that I am today, see the person that I’ve grown up into,” he said. “I definitely had to learn the hard way, but I am no longer that person who was present that night.” Authorities say he will remain under supervision through 2018. He was released to his family in Yonkers. When Brancato was released from prison, Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, said in statement: “This union will take any steps necessary to ensure that this miscreant follows the conditions of his parole down to the last letter.” The most important thing he learned in prison, Brancato said, “is how to get through tough times” — without drugs.

Select list of nominees for 2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play: “The Cripple of Inishmaan, “The Glass Menagerie,” ‘’A Raisin in the Sun,” ‘’Twelfth Night” Best Revival of a Musical: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” ‘’Les Miserables,” ‘’Violet” Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Samuel Barnett, “Twelfth Night,” Bryan Cranston, “All the Way,” Chris O’Dowd, “Of Mice and Men,” Mark Rylance, “Richard III,” Tony Shalhoub, “Act One”

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This image released by Polk and Co. shows Idina Menzel during a performance of “If/ Then,” at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. Menzel has been nominated for a 2014 Tony Award for her performance in this show.

NEW YORK (AP) — Select nominations for the 2014 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Play: “Act One,” ‘’All The Way,” ‘’Casa Valentina,” ‘’Mothers and Sons.” ‘’Outside Mullingar”

Best Musical: “After Midnight,” ‘’Aladdin,” ‘’Beautiful-The Carole King Musical,” ‘’A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Best Book of a Musical: “Aladdin,” ‘’Beautiful-The Carole King Musical,” ‘’Bullets

Over Broadway A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theater: “Aladdin, “The Bridges of Madison County,” ‘’A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” ‘’If/Then”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Tyne Daly, “Mothers and Sons,” LaTanya Richardson Jackson, “A Raisin in the Sun,” Cherry Jones, “The Glass Menagerie,” Audra McDonald, “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” Estelle Parsons, “The Velocity of Autumn” Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Neil Patrick Harris, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” Ramin Karimloo, “Les Miserables,” Andy Karl, “Rocky,” Jefferson Mays, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” Bryce Pinkham, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love &

Murder” Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Mary Bridget Davies, “A Night With Janis Joplin,” Sutton Foster, “Violet,” Idina Menzel, “If/Then,” Jessie Mueller, “Beautiful-The Carole King Musical,” Kelli O’Hara, “The Bridges of Madison County” Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Reed Birney, “Casa Valentina,” Paul Chahidi, “Twelfth Night,” Stephen Fry, “Twelfth Night,” Mark Rylance, “Twelfth Night,” Brian J. Smith, “The Glass Menagerie” Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Sarah Greene, “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” Celia KeenanBolger, “The Glass Menagerie,” Sophie Okonedo, “A Raisin in the Sun,” Anika Noni Rose, “A Raisin in the Sun,” Mare Winningham, “Casa Valentina” Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Danny Burstein, “Cabaret,” Nick Cordero, “Bullets Over Broadway,” Joshua Henry, “Violet”

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Police chief opposes end of motorcycle helmet law By KEVIN BIRDSELL Staff writer

If Missouri lawmakers get their way helmets may soon be optional for the state’s motorcyclists. Last week, by a vote of 93-56, the state House of Representatives passed a bill that would remove the

helmet requirement for motorcycle riders over age 21. Currently all motorcyclists are required to wear a helmet whenever riding on Missouri streets and highways. “Missouri is a helmet state,” Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood, a strong helmet pro-

ponent. “This requires any rider, passenger or operator of the motor vehicle to have an approved helmet.” But a lot of riders simply don’t like the idea of being told they have to wear a helmet. They say it’s a question of freedom and personal choice. Bill Kempker is the leg-

islative coordinator for Freedom of Road Riders, a non-profit organization that lobbies for motorcyclist rights. “We are for the law change,” Kempker said. “We believe that as American citizens and citizens of Missouri we should have the right to choose whether

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Proper protection

The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow motorcyclists over age 21 to ride without wearing a helmet. Many law enforcement officers, including Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood, oppose the legislation, which they believe will lead to an increase in the number of serious injuries and fatalities. The Missouri Senate has yet to vote on the proposal.

or not we wear a helmet. We really think it should be the right to choose. We’re not taking helmets away from anybody. It’s your choice whether or not you wear a helmet on the streets and roads of Missouri.” Missouri is one of 20 states, along with the District of Columbia, that require helmets at all times. Twenty-seven states have age statutes, such as Kansas’ law requiring all riders under 17 to wear a helmet. Three states, Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire, have no helmet law at all. According to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association, motorcycle deaths rose by 9-percent in 2012, the 14th year out of 15 that the fatality rate has increased. “To me, it’s pretty selfexplanatory,” Wood said. “If and when you have a wreck on a motorcycle, you are going to the ground. You can have a wreck in a car and not be dramatically fazed. In a minor wreck in a car, you’re going to be sitting in the seat probably unharmed. A motorcycle, at some point you are going to the ground. The odds of your head meeting the pavement or another car are pretty likely.” Thirty-four states have experienced an increase in motorcycle fatalities according to the most recent statistics. Sixteen saw a decline. Of the 34 states with a

growing death rate, 23 have helmet laws with exceptions where riding without a helmet is allowed or no law at all. Eleven states that require helmets at all times also saw their death toll rise in 2012. Though Wood thinks helmets are always a good idea, he understands the appeal of riding without a “skid lid.” “It’s about having greater freedom and more fun riding,” Wood said. “I’ve been a motorcycle rider in the past myself. I always obeyed the helmet laws. But I was silly enough that sometimes when I was in non-helmet states, I would take my hat off and enjoy the wind blowing in my face and through my hair.” Kempker, on the other hand, argues that there are times when a helmet simply isn’t practical. “There are a number of reasons that people would bring up whether or not they prefer to wear the helmet,” Kempker said. “When you get a really, really hot day and you are riding around with a three-pound helmet on your head, it’s not to your advantage to have the helmet on. The heat can’t escape your head, which is where most of the heat would escapes the body.” Some riders also claim helmets make it harder to see the road. “There are blind spots See HELMET, Page 12

Fourth Street Corridor project becoming reality A significant source of funding for the project was recently reconfirmed by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Maryville City Council. Two MoDOT Transportation Enhancement agreements totaling $440,000 had previously been approved by the state, but the paperwork had to be reworked because of minor changes deemed necessary by the state. The two state grants con-

sist of a $240,000 award and a supplemental $200,000 stipend. A 20 percent local match consists of in-kind contributions “easily within our plan for the overall project” and included in city’s 2014 budget,” McDanel said. A major portion of the work included in the base bid will involve reworking the existing intersection at West Fourth and North Dunn streets at the main entrance to Northwest Missouri State University. The remainder of the work on Fourth Street in-

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for the asphalt overlay of West Fourth Street. Alternate II includes “gateway features” and signage. The third alternate is for work along the south side of

Fourth from Main Street to North Fillmore. That phase could include decorative lighting and landscaping as well as other enhancements.

Billboard coming down Continued from Page 1 er, Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel said. The payment to First Christian Church represents the revenue it would have received from Lamar for the

use of its land for the next 10 years. McDanel said the church is interested in streetscaping improvements scheduled for the Fourth Street corridor and has plans to make changes to the corner lot.

The existing sign does not conform to Maryville’s code requirements or fit aesthetically with the planned improvements, he said. Funds to acquire the sign will come from the city’s blight remediation budget.

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FILLING THE SHOES OF LEGENDS Stoecklein, Hageman Kellerstrass anxious to lead ready for expectations MHS wrestling program By JASON LAWRENCE Sports editor

Matt Stoecklein knows the expectations will be high. He’s seen his successors accomplishments first hand. And he’s just going to “try and do the best I can” to fill the large shoes Mike Kuwitzky leaves within the Maryville boys basketball program. “There’s going to be a lot of pressure to win a lot of games. I’m just gonna do the best that I can and really stress getting after it on the defensive end and try to move, move, move. Offensively, we’re going to try and do some of the same things, but we’re also going to try and open up some transition and do some different things. Obviously, we will change some, but it’s going to be tough to follow that up because he has got a mountain of wins.” Kuwitzky, who was the head coach at Maryville from 28 years, dating back to 1984, has 477 wins, seven district titles and three Midland Empire Conference titles to go along with five Coach of the Year awards (most recently in 2013) and a 2011 induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Kuwitzky’s contract was not renewed after last season when the Spoofhounds finished 6-18 with a loss in the second round of districts. “Coach Kuwitzky built Maryville basketball, there’s no doubt. He’s been to multiple Final Fours, and his record speaks for itself, so filling that position was extremely difficult,” MHS assistant principal Thom Alvarez said. “Matt Stoecklein has been on coach Kuwitzky’s staff for the past (11) years, has a relationship with the kids, and in such a difficult transition time he made a lot of sense.” Those relationships are something Stoecklein, 40, learned to build during his six years as a head coach before coming to Maryville. He served as the varsity girls head coach at both Nodaway-Holt and West Nodaway for three years a piece before joining Kuwitzky’s staff and coaching the freshman team. “The relationship with parents and how to work with them is what I got out of my first six years and then also the relationship in the classroom and coaching and trying to build both of those relationships with the students,” Stoecklein said. “You can get more out of them when you have those positive relationships in both.” R-II Superintendent Larry Linthacum said it’s nice to be able to promote coaches from within their programs. “Anytime you can promote from within, you’ve got a good feel on what they bring to the table, so we’re excited about that and the hires that were recommended as we move forward and try to build on the strengths that we have and recognize the traditions that we have as we look to move forward and grow and improve in all that we do,” Linthacum said following Tuesday’s board meeting in which Stoecklein’s reassignment was approved. The Spoofhounds will have plenty of kids coming back next year as well, led by four rising seniors and Stoecklein sees a lot of competition for playing time. “I think at the varsity level, you could look at double-digit kids that could be competing for time,” Stoecklein said. “It’s going to be fun to let them get out there and show me what they can do at camp, at team camps at Creighton and Northwest. I’m excited about it because there’s going to be some pretty good competition and depth without a doubt.” Even though Stoecklein, who teaches science at MHS, is taking over the program, he won’t abandon some of the things the Hounds have traditionally done, namely tough, in your face defense. “That was one of (Kuwitzky’s) things — we are going to get after you, we are go-

ing to play man-to-man and get up in your face,” Stoecklein said. “Defense will be similar. Offensively, I think you have to adapt a little bit. There’s been years where our biggest focus is throw it inside. There’s been years where our Grant Hageman strength was our quickness and we dribble-drive then there’s been some years where we dribbledrive then kick and hit the three. You have to figure out what you have and go from there.” The goals won’t change e i t h e r . Stoecklein said he will sit down with Matt Stoecklein his coaching staff each year and figure out where they would like to finish in conference and districts each season, although he sees district titles as very attainable. “I think one of our goals is to go out and try to win districts every year. The past so many years, I think that’s always been a possibility,” he said. “Then, just focus on one game at a time. Granted, you going to look at here’s where we can finish in conference and same thing in districts, but really during the season focus on our next game, our next opponent.” His coaching staff will also have a little different look next year, with Grant Hageman coming over from a successful run with the Lady Hounds. Hageman amassed 116 victories and led Maryville to three top 10 finishes in the state, including back-to-back third place showings in 2010 and 2011, during his tenure. “That’s huge because the amount of new drills that he can bring and just is experience in the playoffs, district championships, state tournament, everything — it’s just enormous,” Stoecklein said. Stoecklein also said Nic Mattson, who coached the junior varsity team last year is “definitely coming back.” Mattson said it was only fitting the Stoecklein take over for Kuwitzky after serving on his staff for so long. “I think it’s a great move,” Mattson said. “He’s very deserving and has been apart of the program for a long time. He’s ready for this, so I think it’s only fitting for him to take the reins.” Stoecklein is ready to go, already getting kids signed up for basketball camp, the first of which begins Monday, June 9. “I’m excited. We’ve already started to get going,” he said. “We’ve got kids signed up for camps. We’re trying to figure out the technology that we hope to use more than we have in the past. I’m excited and ready to go.”

New Missouri coach keeps Haith’s associate head coach COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — New Missouri basketball coach Kim Anderson is retaining Tim Fuller, the associate head coach under Frank Haith. Anderson moved quickly on his first staff hire Wednesday, two days after getting a five-year contract with his alma mater. Fuller will enter his fourth season with the program. He earned the first five wins

last season as acting head coach while Haith was suspended. Anderson praised Fuller’s work in practices and recruiting the last few weeks while the school was looking for a replacement. In a statement, Anderson said Fuller has shown “incredible character and loyalty.” After meeting with Anderson, Fuller said he was excited to take the offer.

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the state of Missouri and the first to reach the 400-win mark. “It was definitely something else learnWrestling has always been a big part of ing from the best,” Kellerstrass said. “ForConnor Kellerstrass’ life. He’s been wres- tunately, I’ve had the last two years to tling since he was 8-years-old, and now learn from him and he’s definitely helped two years from college me a lot. I know that hopegraduation, he’s taking fully I can bring something over his own program. new to the table as well. Last “I’ve been wrestling year, we kind of had differsince I was 8-years-old. ent views about things that It’s been a big part of my meshed well as a coaching life, so I was anxious to staff because he’s more traeventually one day to bedition and I’m more of the come a head coach,” he newer style. He’s helped me said. a lot. It’s going to be a very Kellerstrass, 24, was a daunting task filling those two-time state medalist shoes.” at Cameron High School, But that’s the task Kellertaking sixth place in 2006 strass faces next year as and fourth in 2008 as a he takes the reins of the senior, before attending Maryville wrestling program Northwest Missouri State from his mentor. Connor Kellerstrass University and graduat“When you think of ing in 2012 and landing a Maryville wrestling, you teaching job at Maryville High School. think of Joe Drake,” R-II Superintendent In taking a job to teach math, he also Larry Linthacum said. “With Connor bebecame an assistant wrestling coach to Joe ing a part of that and realizing what the Drake, the winningest wrestling coach in See KELLERSTRASS, Page 8 Sports editor

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Northwest senior Lluis Altimires returns a shot during a match earlier this season. Altimires was one of five Bearcats to earn first team All-MIAA honors in singles. He also earned second team honors in doubles with sophomore partner Sergio DeVilchez.

Bearcats well represented on All-MIAA tennis teams KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest was well represented on the 2014 All-MIAA men’s tennis team, which was released by the conference office on Wednesday. Head coach Mark Rosewell was named the MIAA Coach of the Year, marking the 24th time in his career he has garnered that honor. Romain Boissinot was named Freshman of the Year. The Bearcats earned five first-team accolades, three second-team honors and an honorable mention. On the first team were Boissinot (No. 2 singles), sophomore Alvaro Riveros (No. 3 singles), senior Lluis Altimires (No. 4 singles), freshman Julien Couronne (No. 5 singles) and freshman Fin Glowick (No. 6 singles). Couronne was the only unanimous selection on the team. Sergio De Vilchez (No. 1 singles), Altimires and De Vilchez (No. 1 doubles) and Boissinot and freshman Amery Clews (No. 3 doubles) were all named to the second team. Riveros and Couronne earned hon-

orable mention accolades at No. 2 doubles. As the top seed in the Central Region in the NCAA Tournament, Northwest receives a bye into the round of 16, which will be hosted at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla., starting on May 14. The Bearcats will be joined in Florida by the winner of No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney and No. 2 Southwest Baptist. Kearney and Baptist met in the MIAA semifinals, with Southwest Baptist winning, 5-1, before losing to Northwest in the title game. On the women’s side, senior Alexis Bartek and freshman Aniek Kolen earned spots on All-MIAA women’s tennis team. Kolen earned second team honors at the No. 4 singles position after going 17-3 in her first year with the Bearcats. She was a perfect 8-0 at the No. 4 position and 9-2 at No. 3. Bartek earned honorable mention accolades at No. 2 singles after going 15-8 on the year. The Cats finished the season with an 1115 overall mark and were 6-4 in the MIAA.

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Cassie Lowell qualifies for NCAA regional INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Northwest senior Cassie Lowell earned a spot in the Central Region Super Regional for a chance to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf championship. Lowell was also named to the All-MIAA second team on Tuesday afternoon. This is the fourth league honor for Lowell in her career with the Bearcats. In 201011, she was named the MIAA Freshman of the Year. As a sophomore she garnered MIAA Player of the Year honors and last season as a junior, she earned First-Team All-MIAA accolades. Lowell holds program records for low 18 and low 36 round scores, season rounds played, career rounds played, single season stroke average, career top-10 finishes and individual tournament victories. This year,

she has played in 11 events and leads the team with an 81.59 stroke average and six top-10 finishes. The Super Regional will be held May 4-6 at the Tartan Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo, Minn. Concordia University, St. Paul, will serve as the host. 

 This is the first time Lowell has qualified for the Super Regionals. Last season, Steph Charteris qualified and placed 28th in the Super Regional for the Bearcats. 

 The top three teams along with the top three individuals not with a team from each Super Regional will advance to the championships. The 2014 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships will be held May 1417, at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C.

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Stanberry golfer Seth Noble takes a shot with a wedge during the Stanberry Invitational Golf Tournament last week in Stanberry. Noble also competed in the GRC Tournament on Monday and shot an 18-hole 109.

Stanberry places 5th at conference

GALLATIN, Mo. — The Stanberry Golf team competed in the Grand River Conference Meet on Monday evening and had a strong showing in Gallatin. Nine out of the 10 GRC schools traveled to Gallatin to compete for both the team and individual conference titles. Stanberry junior Isaac Heddinger shot an 18-hole 91, which was good enough to earn him sixth place. As a team, the Bulldogs shot a 450, which was good enough for fifth. Host team Gallatin took first place in the meet, with four of its five golfers finishing in the top 10. As for the rest of the Bulldogs, Seth Noble shot a 109, Steven Jennings shot a 119 and Cole Craig shot a 131. Preston Aye shot a 136, which was not added to the team total. “I thought that my top two golfers played pretty well,” Stanberry golf coach Chris McMillen said. “(Isaac) was able to improve his position with his back nine score, but unfortunately Seth was not able to. Seth did have one of his better rounds this year on the front nine, though.” The next stop for Stanberry will be the District meet in Savannah at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 7.

expectations have been and the traditions and having been a part of that, it was just a natural transition.” What won’t be as natural is trying to fill up the trophy case the same way Drake did in his 40 years at MHS — 80 percent of the time that Maryville has offered wrestling as a varsity sport. Drake amassed 413 dual wins, 14 Midland Empire Conference titles, 18 district crowns, coached 215 state qualifiers, 76 state medalists and 15 state champions. “Matter of fact, the other day I was trying to help him downstairs cleaning up some stuff and he was like, ‘When you’re starting out, it’s your option to clear out the trophy case,’” Kellerstrass said. “And I’m just looking at 100s of trophies up there. Holy smokes, hopefully, I can collect something even somewhat the size of that.” Kellerstrass said it’s a big advantage that he’s been in the district and been an assistant coach the last two years. “Hopefully I can bring a different, fresh perspective on things,” he said. “That being said, I’ve built a lot of

relationships with the boys over the past couple of years, so they respond to me well. A lot of them have had me in class, I see them on daily basis. Any time I get the chance to, I also wrestle with the boys in practice. Whatever workout they’re going through, I’m usually going through it with them, so they respond to that. I think it helps in that aspect that I’ll be in there doing it with them.” Assistant Principal Thom Alvarez, who will move into the principal’s role next year said his relationships with kids was a big reason why he was recommended for the position during Tuesday afternoon’s school board meeting. “Coach Drake has been here for 40 years, so filling those shoes was difficult and we left the job open for quite a while, but we kept coming back to Coach Kellerstrass’ name,” Alvarez said. “He’s got a relationship with the kids, he’s here in the building, he’s got an energy about him and I think he’s going to be a real positive for our program and move it forward.” It also helps that the Spoofhounds have several returning wrestlers, including a pair of rising seniors in

Brendan Weybrew and Nathaniel Alexander that earned state medals this past season. “I think we have a lot of good pieces coming back, but we still have to rebuild and get those younger guys back in the (wrestling) room,” Kellerstrass said. “We’re going to have two seniors next year, both of which are returning state medalists. They’ll be great leaders in the room, but they have to bring those freshmen and sophomores with them to a higher level. That’s the ultimate goal.” Even before that, as the team will head to Nebraska’s team camp this summer, Kellerstrass, who will step down as assistant track coach at the end of the year, said one of his first orders of business will be to get more kids into the wrestling room. “My first overall goal is just to get more kids out in the program,” he said.” The last couple years, we’ve had pretty low numbers and it’s hard to have a program flourish when you don’t have those types of numbers. “I’m definitely beyond excited to take over the program. I think next year and the coming years, we’ll see hopefully a lot of success.”

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909 FOREST, Saturday, 8am. Name brand nice clothing, household and decorating, 4 bar stools, small appliances, paperback books, small TV, lots of knick knack and miscellaneous. 83-3 619 WEST Grant Street, Saturday, 7am-1pm. Little Tikes car, like new; bicycles; ceiling light fixture; Nordictrac, as is; wash tub water feature. 83-3 824 SOUTH Dunn. Friday, 1-6pm; Saturday, 7am-1pm. Many baby/toddler items, toddler bed, breast pump, boy/girl 0-4T, wood cradle, toys, entertainment center, adult M-XL. 81-5 523 WEST Lincoln. Friday, 4-7pm; Saturday, 8am-?. 3 family sale. Little Tikes, boys 12 month-2T, girl’s 5-6X & 14-16, womens clothing, printers and miscellaneous. 84-2 708 WINDSOR, Friday, 10am. Adult and children clothes, toys, home decor, kitchenware, bedding and miscellaneous. 82-3 MOVING/GARAGE Sale: 1320 Parkdale. Friday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am?. Furniture, clothes, knick knacks, 2006 Honda VTX 1800 motorcycle, garden tiller, lots of miscellaneous. 81-5 1237 WEST Crestview Drive, Saturday, 8am-noon. New beaded jewelry, crocheted items, crafts, Christmas, books, VHS movies, puzzles, electric trolling motor 25 pound thrust. 81-5 1238 WEST Crestview, Saturday, 8am-?. Miscellaneous household items; Sony MP3 16g; jewelry; tools; furniture; adult bicycle; pet carrier; mens, womens clothing; tons of miscellaneous. 84-2 1232 CRESTVIEW Dr. Fri 12-6, Sat 8-1: Multifamily, boys/girls infant-8, Women’s/Jr’s Small, Men’s M, many name brand! Little Tikes basketball hoop, books, shoes, oak hall tree, TV’s, toys, purses, some antiques, lots of miscellaneous! 81-5 1257 EAST Crestview. Friday, Saturday, 8am. Proform electric treadmill, knick knacks, furniture, toys,

606 SOUTH Merrill Avenue. Saturday, 7:30am-?. Multi family Girl Scout fundraiser. Clothes, toys, household, baby items, holiday decorations. Something for everyone! Drinks, snacks for sale. 81-5 738 HIGHLAND Ave., Friday, 4-7; Saturday, 7amnoon. Deep freeze; Christmas tree; baby crib & accessories; clothes, boy’s NB-8, girl’s 24M-4; rocker; toys; furniture. 83-3 1916 SOUTHDALE (west of MMS). Saturday, 8am2pm. Boy clothes 0-8, baby items galore, household items, oversized chair with ottoman, adult clothing. 81-5 27230 CEDAR Ridge Drive. Saturday, 8am?. Spring cleaning sale. Clothes, furniture, miscellaneous. Hayes, Twaddle, Haer. 83-3 25527 WILLOW Drive (Highlands). Friday, 8am-?. Newborn-2T girls, women’s S-3XL, shoes, baby items, formal dresses, purses, lots of odds and ends. 83-3 HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, Saturday, May 3, 7am-3pm. 1.5 miles west of Middle School on Rt. V. Nice, name brand kid’s clothes, shoes,, toys, DVDs, books, housewares. Don’t miss out! 81-5 Find us online at: maryvilledailyforum.com 2505 CHAMEE DR, Friday 7-11 & 3-6. Saturday 7-noon. Decorator items, deck accessories, namebrand clothes men’s women’s. See detail and pics in Thursday night craigslist. com posting 84-2 315 CAREFREE Drive. Saturday, May 3, 7am-noon. Lots of miscellaneous, clothes, furniture, countertop. 84-2 216 NORTH Water. Friday and Saturday, 8am-4pm. 200 History books, tools, clothes. 81-5 115 NORTH Hester. Camping equipment, clothes, shoes, C Pap machine, grill and miscellaneous. Friday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-?. 84-2

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310 EAST Jenkins. Saturday, 7am-?. Girls to adult clothing, vanity tops, antique chair, softball bat with ladies size 10 shoes, computer desk, planter with stand. 84-2

401 SOUTH Mattie. Name brand clothing, womens, boys, toddlers; log bed frame; household items; tires; air conditioners; smokers, lots more. 84-1

items, wedding items, new and used miscellaneous, exercise bike, home decor, scrubs. 84-2

ing, windows and roof. Full basement. North of Savannah on Hwy C and east on Cnty. Rd. 180 1 mile. $103,000. 816-689-9582. 81-5

FOR SALE: 03 Buick Century, 4 dr., new tires, good shape; 91 Dodge diesel 3/4 ton, 2WD, exceptional, white with camper shell, set-up for camper towing. 660-564-2370. 83-5

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Angela R. Guss dated 3/26/2009 and recorded on 3/31/2009 in Book 788, Page 2, in the Recorder’s office for Nodaway County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on May 23, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 1:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Nodaway County Courthouse, 305 North Main, Maryville, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

208 SOUTH Water. Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3. Antique furniture, 2006 Ford bedcover, car dolly, patio table & chairs, gas grill, camping equipment, clothes and many other miscellaneous items. 81-5 322 SOUTH Saunders, basement sale (enter south side of house). Saturday, 8am-noon. Coffee table; men’s jeans, women’s plus size, boys and girls; toys; snow blower; hand tools; home decor; books; miscellaneous. 81-5 403 SOUTH Charles. Saturday, May 3, 7am-?. Clothing: toddler, kids, womens and mens; toys; household items’ miscellaneous. 83-3 517 SOUTH Charles. Multifamily, May 2&3. Friday, 3-6pm; Saturday, 7am-1pm. Furniture, washer and dryer, home decor, toddler girl clothes, toys, lots of miscellaneous. 83-3 612 SOUTH Vine, Saturday, 8am-noon. Furniture, clothes, kitchenwares, miscellaneous. 83-3 616 SOUTH Dewey, May 3, 7am-noon. Multiple Families baby clothes & accessories, men & women’s clothing, kitchen, home decor, children’s toys & books, other miscellaneous. 81-5 1009 EAST Halsey Street. Saturday, 8am-?. Household items and miscellaneous. 81-5

1115 EAST Halsey, Saturday, 8am-3pm. 6 month-12 month & 7-10 year girl’s clothing. Home decor, children’s toys. 83-3 1213 EAST Grant (take S. Laura). Friday, noon7pm; Saturday, 8am-noon. Washer; furniture; mens, ladies, girls, boys name brand clothing including AE, Aero, Gymboree; pool pump/stairs. 83-3 MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 422 South Depot Street. Saturday, 9am-?. Tools; antiques; household; new kitchen cupboards; 2X-4X womens, toddlers, junior girls, formal dresses; lots of miscellaneous items. Everything priced to sell! 83-3 705 EAST South Avenue. Saturday, 10am-2pm. Older TV, kitchen items, bedding, computer desk, antique library table, lots of miscellaneous. 83-3 25276 JADE Road. Saturday, 8am-5pm. Keyboard and stand, classical guitar, music books, Orinetal decor, 2 push mowers, Rainbow vacuum, range hood, cherry picker, 98 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 cyl. 84-2 MAY 2, 4-8pm; May 3, 7am-noon. 2 miles east on Hwy 136. Tools, pool, mowers, moped, much miscellaneous. Bake sale Fort Crook Society. 81-5 504 NORTH Main, Ravenwood. Friday, 3-6pm; Saturday, 7am-noon. Summer clothing, shoes, baby

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

For Sale NEED STORAGE? Why pay rent when you can own? Many sizes and styles of portable lawn and garden sheds, horse/cattle shelters, 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 2010 E-Z-GO golf carts for sale. 4 wheel, gas, topper. 660-783-2083, Hughes Body Shop, Stanberry, Mo. 84-tfn

Real Estate MARYVILLE HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large kitchen and one car garage. New 95% heater and AC has been recently rebuilt. Furniture is negotiable, $89,000. 660-341-5118. 77-10 BEAUTIFUL 2.5 acre lot for sale on west side of exclusive Chamee Drive across from Maryville Middle School, $79,000. Call 660-541-1802. 78-tfn FOR SALE: 3 bedroom home on 1 acre, newer sid-

For Rent 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home, Pickering. No pets. References. 660-5828926. 59-tf HOUSE NEAR campus, 4 or 5 bedroom, very nice, reasonable. 660-853-0624. 70-tf 1 BEDROOM apartment. Heat and water paid, $350 month. 660-828-4181. 73-10 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath mobile home. All appliances, water and trash paid. Available May 1. 660-528-2005. 73-tfn 3 BEDROOM house in Maryville. Stove and refrigerator furnished. No pets. 660-582-5609. 82-5 BIRCHES APARTMENTS: 1 bedroom, June 1, $400; 2 bedroom, August 1, $500. CA, W/D, water and trash paid. 660-5823027, 660-582-3526. 83-tfn

Services WANTED: YARDS to mow in Maryville. Quality work, reasonable rates, free estimates. Call Dan at 660254-0888. 85-10 NEED A tutor? Certified teacher in the Maryville area. My specialties are elementary, grammar, autism and more. wyzant.com/Tutors/MO/Skidmore/8540315 81-5

2007 DODGE Grand Caravan, very good condition, 72,900 miles, asking $7,300. 660-582-5788. Please call after 4pm. 84-5

RVs & Campers 1996 HITCHHIKER II 5th wheel camper, 25’, excellent condition, one slide-out. Everything works, $7,500 OBO. 816-808-7469. 81-5

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

ALL OF BLOCK EIGHTEEN (18) EXCEPT LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) AND THE WEST TWO (2) FEET OF LOTS FOUR (4) AND SEVEN (7) OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF BARNARD, NODAWAY COUNTY, MISSOURI.

Help Wanted DRIVERS WANTED pulling tanks and hoppers. Local NWMO and long distance. Call Williams Fertilizer and Trucking. Tom’s cell, 660572-0265, Oregon, Mo. 83-5

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Senior Housing facility seeks staff to assist administrator with daily tasks such as housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation. CMA preferred however will train. Apply in person to the administrator at 323 E. Summit Dr., Maryville, MO 64468. EOE 83-5

for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 and 5/22/14 CSM File 26-13-00754

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Is there a problem?

Maryville Public Safety Director Keith Wood, left, prepares to attach a sticky-note comment to one of a series of questions about high-risk and underage drinking posted on the wall during Tuesday’s meeting of Maryville Partners in Prevention at the Community Center. The questions sought responses regarding the community’s level of knowledge about problem drinking along with possible solutions.

Partners in prevention seeks answers to problem drinking By TONY BROWN News editor

About two dozen people turned out Tuesday at the Maryville Community Center for a “town hall” meeting organized by what used to be known as the Substance Abuse Task Force. Made up largely of wellness and substance abuse professionals at Northwest Missouri State University, the task force was recently renamed Maryville Partners in Prevention. The title emphasizes the group’s alliance with Missouri Partners in Prevention, a coalition comprising 21 public and private college and university campuses statewide. Except for its focus on underage and “high risk” alcohol consumption, this week’s gathering had little to do with the recent City Council debate on a series of ordinances that, taken together, represented an attempt to craft a “comprehensive” alcohol enforcement policy. Rather, Partners in Prevention represents an ongoing effort on the part of the university and local law enforcement to pursue education and outreach strategies that discourage reckless drinking and illegal consumption of alcohol by minors. That may be the best remaining option, said City Councilman Glenn Jonagan, who attended Tuesday’s session and said it now appears unlikely the council will take further action with regard to alcohol control.

Mayor Renee Riedel and newly elected council members Tim Shipley and Rachael Martin have all expressed reservations about a pair of proposed ordinances that would ban consumption of alcohol in public places and broaden police enforcement powers with regard to so-called nuisance parties. A third ordinance, limiting bar entry to patrons and 21 and older, was passed by the council as the governing board was constituted prior to the April 8 election. But the 4-1 majority that appeared to favor tighter liquor controls in Maryville evaporated with the departure of former members Jim Fall and Ron Moss. “I don’t know if it’s (the remaining alcohol ordinances) dead or not,” Jonagan said. “But I’m not sure it would pass with the current makeup of the council. And what would it achieve to bring it up and have it defeated? I just hate 3 to 2 votes — I hate 4 to 1 votes for that matter.” Nevertheless, Jonagan maintains that irresponsible alcohol consumption by young people is an issue that Maryville needs to address. “I think there is a problem, and I think the community here is very good about ignoring the problem,” he said, adding that while some may consider underage drinking a “rite of passage,” it’s still illegal. Also, there is a price to pay. Citing one example, Jonagan said he has been told that more than 50 students leave Northwest Missouri State University each

year because of problem drinking. “That’s a lot of money” in terms of lost tuition, he said. “Is that acceptable?” Tuesday’s session included both a slide show and a video, produced by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, that sought to underscore the negative impact of reckless and underage drinking both locally and statewide. The presentations claimed that, on average, young Missourians take their first alcoholic drink at age 12 and a half, or five years sooner than in 1984 when the average firstdrink age was 17. Also, according to SAMHSA, underage drinking costs the state of Missouri an estimated $1.3 billion annually, an economic drain that includes everything from lost workplace productivity to healthcare and law enforcement costs. Other statistics offered during the session stated that more than 15 Northwest Missouri State University students were taken to the hospital in 2012-’13 due to alcohol abuse, and that 150 campus alcohol policy violations were reported during the same academic year. On the upside, SAMHSA reports that binge drinking by college students has declined by more than 30 percent in recent years, a trend attributed to improved education and awareness about potential health and safety risks. One local example of an improving liquor culture, said Maryville Public Safe-

ty Director Keith Wood, who attended the Tuesday’s session, is Safe Ride Home, an evening shuttle service that ferries students back and forth between campus, downtown and the South Main retail strip. Safe Ride vans operate into the early morning hours and provide rides to students who may have had too much to drink. In the 10 years the service has operated, University Police say DWI arrests involving Northwest students have declined 66 percent. Whatever ordinances are or aren’t on the books, Wood said he believes Maryville has made real strides in preventing highrisk drinking over the past 20 years. Ongoing efforts include working with bar owners to encourage ID checks along with regular bar patrols and compliance checks in which selected teens are engaged by police to try and purchase alcohol at local package liquor outlets. For the past several years such activities have been funded through a state Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant. Those funds are drying up, but the City Council has already approved replacing the grant money with city dollars. Wood also pointed to what he sees as a successful local D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program and outreach efforts aimed at Northwest freshmen. “I think we do a pretty good job of telling (new university students) that we’re tough on alcohol,” Wood said.

with the helmet on,” Kempker said. “Your peripheral vision is blocked off and your hearing is blocked off. There are people that really feel the helmet doesn’t do as much protection as what they’re trying to say it does.” If Missouri relaxes its helmet law for older riders, it doesn’t mean that motorcyclists won’t still face restrictions. Towns and cities could still enact their own helmet ordinances. “If the state laws passes, certain cities could still require riders to wear helmets in town,” Wood said. “For example, I know that there are some cities in Missouri that already have enacted primary enforcement for seat belt violations. In other words, an officer can pull you over simply for not having your belt on.” Wood finds it odd that lawmakers are considering easing helmet laws at a time when safety protocols for cars and other vehicles are becoming more stringent. “I find it ironic that while we are trying to tighten up and/ or stiffen regulations, that we are even thinking or talking about getting rid of helmets on motorcycles,” Wood said. “It’s all intended to bring greater safety to the motoring public, whether you’re on two wheels or four.” Wood also spoke to the difference between motorcycle laws and regulations governing scooters and other smallmotor two-wheeled vehicles. If the scooter’s motor has a displacement of less that 49 cubic centimeters, riders and passengers are not required to wear a helmet, Wood said. Nor does the driver have to have a motorcycle license. This is despite the fact that a majority of motorcycle accidents happen in town at low speeds, precisely the conditions in which scooters operate. But Kempker maintains that helmets are not as effective as supporters of the current law maintain, regardless of the size of the bike or scooter. “(Helmet labels) say that the helmet may not save your life,” Kempker said. “If this is not proven to the fact of what they want to say it is, why are we forced to wear it? I’m not saying it won’t protect you, but the percentages of chance that it could protect you is not enough to make me wear it.” Wood counters that wearing a helmet is just the smart way to go. “I understand the personal choice and freedom aspect of it,” he said. “But if my kids were going to be on a motorcycle, I’d want there to be laws to protect them if they didn’t want to wear a helmet that would require them to. Sometimes the laws protect us from ourselves.” Kempker said education and awareness are the answer, not legislation. “Our main goal is to tell (lawmakers) that they will save more lives through education and awareness than by legislation,” he said.

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Young hunter bags first turkey

Jack Dinsdale, seven-year-old son of Travis and Erin Dinsdale, shows off his first turkey. Jack shot the 22.1-pound bird on opening day of youth season in Nodaway County.

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