Forum Flashbacks: March 26-April 2
MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, APRIL 5, 2001
25 YEARS AGO: Get Outside and Play – Playing in the dirt on the farm seemed like a fun thing to do since the weather was warm. These boys are enjoying their time off after school. Pictured (l to r) are Ryan and Ethan Graham and older brother, Brice.
25 years ago
Maryville Daily Forum, March 27, 2001
Perfect game bowled
“Spares and Strikes” column by Bob Ceperley
Well, the “Big Guy” finally did it!
A perfect game bowled in the Thursday Mixed Doubles, the first 300 of the season and the 14th overall in this association, was turned in by Gary Baumli, the most deliberate bowler anywhere. With the possible exception of some seniors, who simply can’t move any faster. He also is one of the most focused bowlers in memory. Gary is always among the top bowlers each year and carries a 191 average. His previous high game was a 290 in the 1993-94 season. It couldn’t happen to a bigger man or better one that day.
50 years ago
Maryville Daily Forum, April 1, 1976
R-I Patrons Protest Building Closing
More than 60 area residents, who ranged from angry to curious, attended a special meeting of the West Nodaway R-I School Board Wednesday evening at Burlington Jct.
The meeting had been called to hire the staff for the coming year, however, the group of residents attended the meeting to protest the closing of the Quitman building and combining the elementary schools at Clearmont. One man summed up his opinion by saying, “I feel like we’ve been given the shaft and you guys (board members) left the bearings on it.”
The school board members had adopted the proposal at the previous meeting held March 10. Board members and Dr. Glenn Bargman, superintendent, took the position that the consolidation will result in a total savings of at least $50,000 to the district. The board members and Dr. Bargman also feel that if the Quitman building is allowed to remain active, the district will have to vote a levy increase of about 50 cents.
The consolidation has become feasible due to a decrease in elementary enrollment over the past several years. …
One member of the crowd started off the avalanche of comments and accusations by making the statement that he had been told by several different board members that the previous meeting was the first time any mention had been made of the consolidation and he felt that a matter of this magnitude should be given due consideration and the opinion of all the district’s people considered. The same resident asked, “Why in a small school can’t the residents have a voice?” …
Another group seemed primarily concerned with the loss of the school in Quitman. As one resident put it, “I don’t think Quitman wants to lose their school, there’s not going to be much left down there.”
Yet another question was, “Will it be Clearmont next year?” A board member retaliated with another question, “Where will we put them (students)?” The resident charged the board would probably build another structure at Burlington Jct., and cited the building of the industrial arts building at Burlington Jct., while closing the Elmo building last year. …
“How long will it be before there is only one school in the county?” was also asked. “Is the state trying to force us into that?” Dr. Bargman answered, “No, I see no pressure at the state level for reorganization because of the logistics of transportation.” …
Board members finally conceded to compromise with the group. Three representatives from the school board and three residents will meet today at the Burlington Jct. building to prepare a questionnaire to be sent to each resident of the district. The questionnaire will ask the resident’s preference, closing the Quitman building or raising the tax levy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The 50-year flashback is courtesy of the Missouri Digital Newspaper Project from the State Historical Society of Missouri, accessible at shsmo.newspapers.com.
