May. 23, 2013
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| Opposition to Maryville Zoning Change Voiced | | MARYVILLE, MO -- During a recent Maryville City Council meeting, a public hearing regarding rezoning at the property at 121 North Avenue was held. Citizens living in the area spoke out in opposition to the rezoning. Currently a strictly residential area, the adjacent residents said the rezoning from an R-2 to an R-2M, which would allow for duplexes to be built on the property, was not in the best interest of any area residents and would potentially add more unwanted noise and traffic to the neighborhood. Council member Ron Moss also spoke out in opposition. During the regular session of the city council meeting, the request for rezoning failed without any second to the motion to accept the request. Also during the meeting, Public Safety Director Keith Wood led a discussion on the bar admittance age change, which should also incorporate other alcohol related laws such as drinking in public and noise control throughout the city. The council requested that an ordinance on the bar admittance age to be raised to age 21 be drafted for the May 28 council meeting for action, with ordinances regarding public drinking and noise be brought to council during the June 10 council meeting for consideration.
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| Fire Erupts at Old School in Rosendale | | ROSENDALE, MO -- Flames took away an old landmark for the Rosendale community on May 13, when the old high school building caught fire. Twelve volunteer fire fighters used two pumper trucks and two smaller department vehicles to fight the flames, but upon their arrival the structure was completely engulfed in fire and dark smoke. Their efforts, however, saved the old gymnasium and kept embers from spreading to adjacent homes and structures. Mutual aid calls prompted the Savannah Volunteer Fire Department to also respond. Savannah brought one tanker truck, a pumper and eight volunteers. Additional support was provided by the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department. The cause of the fire was undetermined; demolition may be the next decision for the property owners.
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| Computers to Have Bigger Teaching Role at Bethany | | BETHANY, MO -- Junior and senior high students at South Harrison R-2 School will see changes in the way the school's curriculum is administered on a day-to-day basis beginning next August. The school board unanimously approved a One-on-One Initiative, where each student will be provided with a new Samsung Chromebook laptop for the 2013-14 school year. The new program is a result of a 2-year study and research led by Principal Dennis Easton. The administration hopes that by making computers the primary school supply for students, classrooms will expand beyond the school building walls to better prepare students for college and career readiness. Faculty and staff will participate in two days of professional development over the summer to learn a new way of teaching, with less emphasis on a printed textbook and more emphasis on collaboration and technology.
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| Jamesport Almuni to Reunite on May 25 | | JAMESPORT, MO -- The 118th Annual Jamesport Tri-County High School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. The location of the banquet this year is at the A.V. Spillman Building in Jamesport. The classes to be recognized are 2013, 2003, 1998, 1973, 1963, 1967, 1958, 1948, 1943, 1935. If any other class wants to reserve a table, please notify the Alumni committee. This year’s dinner is catered by Gingerich Dutch Pantry. The cost is $14.00 per person. The program will be by Connie Martin, music teacher, providing several selected songs including a song composed by Leland Foster. A courtesy award is given each year to a deserving male and female from the class. Also a scholarship will be presented to a 2013 graduate from the Alumni Association. The students must be present to receive these awards. The Alumni committee is President Eugene Kime, 660-684-6440, and secretary/treasurer Nancy Ranes, 660-684-6065. Melody Blakley is helping with the decorations. Please call with your reservation.
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| Crackdown on Unbelted Vehicle Drivers | | NORTHWEST MISSOURI -- As summer heats up, so does safety belt enforcement. Law enforcement officers are cracking down on unbelted drivers May 20-June 2 for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use remains relatively unchanged at 79 percent, and consistently below the national average of 86 percent. In 2012, 394 people killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a safety belt.
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