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GED graduates celebrate

Posted May 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Nineteen individuals were recognized for receiving their Graduate Equivalency Diploma during a graduation ceremony May 21 at Maryville Middle School. They were: front, Rebecca Valenti, Samantha Baker, Samantha Garcia, Jeremy Ohl and Christopher Ray; second, Pam Samuels, Haley Flowers, Jodi Harr and Tera Dahl; third, Lavona Campbell, Brittany Durbin, Teasha Henry and Jessica Kirk; fourth, Cole Bowman, Lacey Cole and Lindsey Cole; back, Elizabeth Lindsay and Rebecca Wall. Not pictured: Michelle Leonard.

    Mozingo board hears of staff’s preparation for summer 2013

     As Memorial Day weekend nears, the Mozingo staff reported on the current and upcoming projects planned to prepare Mozingo Lake Recreation Area for visitors during the May 20 Mozingo Advisory Board meeting.

    Sgt. Rick Smail, Maryville Public Safety, spoke about his maintenance of the equipment and discussed the need for signs displaying numbers at the RV campsite for better navigation. His comments referred to a recent incident at a campsite where an ambulance attempted to navigate. The board asked Mozingo Park Manager Grant Evans to

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    Keys given to emergency preparedness

     In light of recent events on the national level, law enforcement and emergency responders say that emergency preparedness and personal safety begin with the individual.

    Whether it’s an explosion, flooding or a tornado, MU Extension Community Emergency Management Specialist Eric Evans said there are three basic things people need to be prepared for any emergency: a plan, supplies and information.

    “First, develop an extensive plan so the individual or family knows what they’re going to do in

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    Local legislators address constituents

    Nearly 40 citizens attended the annual Chamber Legislative Breakfast, which allowed State Senator Brad Lager and Representative Mike Thomson to give their take on the adjourned General Assembly actions. The event was held May 21 at the Maryville Community Center and was sponsored by KCP&L. Both legislators shared the consequences of the passing of the largest-ever state budget that will allow for more dollars to public education efforts. Both elementary-secondary and higher education saw funding increases from previous years. Other concerns to small business that were not

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    Local teachers say good-bye to the classroom

     As another school year comes to an end, several Nodaway County teachers will be closing the books one last time.

    The following teachers, who responded to a survey administered by the Nodaway News Leader, will retire at the end of the school year.

    Delcia McBroom, Jefferson

    Vocal and Instrumental Music, 15 years

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    Wiederholt, S&T Rescue Team ready to compete

     Two teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology will compete against a field of professional mine rescue teams in a simulated mine collapse rescue competition in Louisiana. In their latest competition in October, a team of S&T students earned first place.

    Bryce Wiederholt, a sophomore in mining engineering and Northeast graduate, will participate in the event.

    The Gold and Black teams from Missouri S&T will compete at the Southern Regional Mine

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    Annual Memorial Day program set with new location

     The 2013 Memorial Day Observance will begin at 11 am, Monday, May 27, at American Legion Post 100, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville.

    The event is coordinated by the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100 with participation by American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts of Nodaway County.

    Don Haynes, Post 100 Americanism Committee, will serve as master of ceremonies, with the Posting of the Colors by the Tri-C Memorial Post 464, Conception Jct.

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    St. Gregory’s School marks 50 years of providing religious education

    Catholic schools in Maryville have educated thousands of children since the early years of the community.

    And this year, St. Gregory’s will celebrate a milestone of educating students — its 50th anniversary.

    History

    The first Catholic school in Maryville, St. Mary’s, opened on February 26, 1875, with Benedictine nuns from the Maria Rickenbach Convent in Switzerland. When the St. Mary’s church basement was completed

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    Library hosts special summer events

     The Maryville Public Library will host several special events during the summer reading season:

    June 3 to 11 – Scholastic Book Fair

    June 6 – Llama Llama Story Event, 5:30 pm; toddlers to eight years. Registration required.

    June 13 – Mad

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    NCMC’s Pinning sees 29 graduate

    Twenty-nine nurses took part in the North Central Missouri College pinning ceremony on May 10 in the Charles Johnson Theater at Northwest Missouri State University. They are front: Stephanie Blaine, level 2 nursing instructor; Angela Parker, Sidney Borowski, Lisa Boyd, Christina James, LaDonna Giffin, Shelly Murphy, Shanna Wallace, Erin Greer, Sue Nichols, level 2 nursing instructor; second: Rodney Blair, Rebecca Morehouse, Macoe Street, Kelly Wilson, Roxanne Willming, Ashley Flook, Jillian Donovan, Amanda Gentry; third: Abigail Jones, Courtney Carson, Nicole Thomson, Kristine Dean, Shelby Chesnut, Sarah Hennier, Michele

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Sports

    State track athletes recap on their experience

    Posted May 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    For many, this was not their first tour of duty at a Class 1 State Track meet. Most are coming back for a second, third and even fourth time. For those newbies, the experience was unreal with state-wide talents proving to be

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    Maryville pulls late-season shutout over Savannah

    Posted May 10, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Defensive midfielder Chelsea Byland heads the ball down to start a Maryville attacking play in the second half. The Hounds would defeat Savannah 10-0 at Savannah May 7.

    LeBlond’s powerhouse too much for Maryville

    Posted May 6, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Ben Goecken serves the ball against LeBlond’s Nolan Nadolski. Goecken, being the only varsity member available to play for Maryville, lost to Nadolski in a tie-breaking round, 8-8 and 6-8.

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  • Maryville, MO
  • Temperature: 66°F
  • Wind: WSW at 10 mph
  • Sunrise: 6:56 am GMT-5
  • Sunset: 9:37 pm GMT-5

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