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Rescue workers carry the body of a victim of a Ukrainian plane crash Wednesday in Shahedshahr, southwest of the capital Tehran, Iran. A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed Wednesday morning, just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital’s main airport, killing all on board. AP Western leaders: Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner THE ASSOCIATED PRESS launches and high tension Makio Warren-Kuriha, 4, makes a soft landing Thursday on the new rubberized surface of the Midtown throughout the region. Joplin Head Start/Early Head Start playground. The occasion was a dedication for new surfaces at the WASHINGTON — It is The crash came just Midtown location in Joplin. A playground with the same new, safer surface material also was dedicated “highly likely” that Iran a few hours after Iran at the Webb City Head Start on North College Avenue. GLOBE | ROGER NOMER shot down the civilian launched a ballistic attack Ukrainian jetliner that against Iraqi military bas- crashed near Tehran late es housing U.S. troops in Tuesday, killing all 176 its violent confrontation people on board, U.S., with Washington over Canadian and British offi- the U.S. drone strike that cials declared Thursday. killed an Iranian Revolu- They said the fiery missile tionary Guard general. strike could well have been SAFETY FIRST a mistake amid rocket SEE IRAN, 2A Surfaces at two Head Start playgrounds dedicated BY KEVIN McCLINTOCK Southwest City man [email protected] espite blustery winds and a chance for rain, dedi- charged in theft of cation ceremonies were D held Thursday for new surfaces recently put down at two Head Start playgrounds, one fire district truck in Joplin and one in Webb City, that should reduce the number Vehicle, other equipment reported stolen Monday of skinned knees in the years to come. BY DEBBY WOODIN Matthew A. Fisher, 38, A $30,000 grant from the Mis- [email protected] faces a charge of first-de- souri Department of Natural gree tampering with a Resources’ Solid Waste Manage- A Southwest City man motor vehicle filed in Jas- ment Program, presented in Octo- already facing charges per County Circuit Court Makio Warren-Kuriha (left), 4, and Brody Rogers, 4, help Greta Mur- ber to Economic Security Corp. of was accused Thursday of after his arrest Wednesday phy, Head Start area supervisor, cut the ribbon on the new play- Southwest Area, helped fund the possessing the brush truck afternoon by Jasper police ground surface on Thursday at Midtown Head Start/Early Head Start that the Redings Mill Fire Chief Chad Karr. at 1102 S. Illinois Ave. in Joplin. GLOBE | ROGER NOMER SEE SAFETY, 8A Protection District report- Karr spotted the truck ed on Monday as having being driven Wednesday been stolen along with other equipment. SEE TRUCK, 8A MSSU moves MLK Jr. celebration to evening, eliminates day of service the North End Zone building. Those changes are intended “We just wanted to take a ulty and staff to attend.” Event scheduled for Jan. 20 But it will look different to better serve the MSSU com- chance and change it up this The day of service was elim- this year — it’s no longer a munity, for which Martin Lu- year to get more campus in- inated this year because the BY EMILY YOUNKER breakfast followed by a day ther King Jr. Day is a day off, volvement,” she said. “We felt number of people signing up [email protected] of service and volunteerism said Lori Musser, coordinator like maybe it was a little diffi- to volunteer at local organiza- at local nonprofits and chari- of student disability services cult for (students) to make it tions had dropped, and a few Missouri Southern State ties. Instead, it will feature an who chairs the diversity and to a breakfast in the morning. organizations were reporting University will hold its annual evening program preceded by inclusion advisory committee, We’re hoping that by moving that some volunteers didn’t Nimrod Martin Luther King Jr. cele- an hour of entertainment and the group in charge of plan- it to the evening, that might Chapel Jr. bration on Monday, Jan. 20, in refreshments. ning the event. encourage more students, fac- SEE MSSU, 8A

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POLICE | COURT Purdy, were taken to the moderate injuries. Terri Daniels, just one day after pute with the boy’s father same hospital with serious E. Butterfield, 72, of Pierce a Lawrence County judge has been sentenced to five Heavy injuries. City, was taken to Mercy dismissed a different type of years of supervised proba- FROM STAFF, AP REPORTS The other driver, Nicholas Hospital Joplin, also with child abuse charge follow- tion. L. George, 23, of Cassville, moderate injuries. ing a preliminary hearing, Aubrey Ferguson, 31, of Nine injured in was taken to Mercy Hospital The patrol said Koenig the Springfield News-Leader Richland, was sentenced rains, Cassville with moderate was northbound and pulled reported. Wednesday for child abduc- area crashes injuries. into the path of Butterfield’s Daniels, 42, has been tion, KRCG-TV reported. The patrol said Darrin westbound vehicle. on paid administrative She pleaded guilty to the A Kansas man was in- Dodson was northbound • An Aurora woman was leave after a June 6 incident charge in November. jured in a single-vehicle ac- and slowing to make a left injured in a single-vehi- in which she took the 4-year- Prosecutors said the boy’s flooding cident at 2:25 p.m. Thursday turn when George’s car cle accident at 9:10 a.m. old by the arm and led him father, who had custody, on Missouri Highway 90 in ran into Dodson’s car from Wednesday on County Road away from a kickball game. went to pick him up at Fer- Jane in McDonald County, behind. 1140, about 2 miles west of The boy’s father noticed guson’s home near Cam- according to the Missouri • An Arkansas woman Verona in Lawrence Coun- bruises on the child’s arm denton in August 2018 but expected State Highway Patrol. was injured in a single-ve- ty, the state patrol said. that night. no one was home. Ferguson Carl J. Anderson, 80, of hicle crash at 8:39 p.m. Karen R. Cochran, 59, was Prosecutors had alleged sent him text messages the Salina, Kansas, was taken to Wednesday on Missouri taken by ambulance to Cox Daniels’ behavior was boy was safe but would not Freeman Hospital West in Highway 112, about 4 miles Monett Hospital with minor abusive. Daniels’ attorney, say where they were. in area Joplin with minor injuries. east of Cassville in Barry injuries. Stacie Bilyeu, argued that The child was located in Anderson was driving a County, the state patrol said. She was driving a north- the child was being defiant January 2019 at a home in westbound dump truck that Lori A. Greene, 39, of Deer, bound car that ran off the and that Daniels was taking rural LaClede County. FROM STAFF, AP REPORTS ran off the road and over- Arkansas, was taken to road and struck a fence and him away from a situa- Court documents said Fer- [email protected] turned, the patrol said. Northwest Regional Hospi- utility pole, the patrol said. tion where he could have guson’s boyfriend, Wood- • Four people were injured tal in Bentonville, Arkan- harmed himself or others. row Ziegler, nailed the door A storm system expected in a two-vehicle collision sas, with moderate injuries. New child abuse Bilyeu said she was disap- of the attic crawl space shut to strike a handful of states at 7:36 p.m. Wednesday on She was driving an east- pointed to see prosecutors and hid in under carpet and this weekend is looking Missouri Highway 37, a mile bound car that ran off the charge filed against charge her client again. furniture. The boy was not more and more menacing, north of Purdy in Barry road and struck a tree, the Missouri teacher kept in the crawl space all with heavy rains and flood- County, according to the patrol said. Missouri woman the time. Surveillance video ing expected to be the big- state patrol. • Both drivers were in- MARIONVILLE, Mo. — showed him several times gest threat for Southwest One of the drivers, Darrin jured in a two-vehicle wreck Prosecutors have filed a new who kept son in attic with his mother but she Missouri. W. Dodson, 48, of Purdy, was at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday on child abuse charge against a sentenced to probation managed to elude capture, The national Storm Pre- taken to Cox Medical Center Route Z, about 4 miles east Southwest Missouri teacher authorities said. diction Center says more South in Springfield with of Monett in Barry County, accused of hurting a 4-year- CAMDENTON, Mo. — A Officers from the U.S. than 18 million people in moderate injuries. Two pas- the state patrol said. old boy on a playground. Missouri woman who kept Marshal’s service and La- Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas sengers in his car, Emily N. Rebekah J. Koenig, 61, of The charge was filed her 6-year-old son, Brae- clede County found the boy and Oklahoma will face an Dodson, 19, and Esmeralda Mount Vernon, was taken to Tuesday against Marion- dence Jones, hidden in an after receiving a tip about enhanced threat of storms R. Dodson, 21, also both of Mercy Hospital Aurora with ville teacher Kimberly attic during a custody dis- his whereabouts. that could include strong tornadoes and flooding rains, while heavy rains could also cause flooding OBITUARIES across the South and part of Annual winter gathering the Midwest. Erma Olivetti “This is a multihazard Erma Olivetti, 83, storm system,” said Kyle passed away January 6, Perez, a meteorologist with of flute circle in offing 2020, in Carthage, MO. the National Weather Ser- Erma was born in Qua- vice station in Springfield, had one (style of flute), An open flute circle will paw, OK to Willis and “but our Event scheduled and studies have shown be held from 4 to 6 p.m. for Fern (Seymour) Yost. biggest con- that music of this type is an expanded taste of the She worked as secre- ‘This is a cern at this for Saturday, Sunday emotionally and physically group’s monthly meetings. tary, and was a member time is the healing.” Attendees should bring of the Baptist church. She was an amazing caregiver multihaz- amount of BY SARAH COYNE While emphasis of both two canned items that to her family and loved rain we’re [email protected] the circle and gathering is will serve as an entry fee; her family very much. ard storm expecting to on the Native American those will be donated to Erma is survived by two get.” Members of the Joplin style of flute, world flutes Unity’s Little Free Pantry sons, Marshal White and system, In Native American Flute Cir- of all kinds will be welcome for neighborhood families wife, Janine, of Port An- Southwest cle will hold their fifth an- and exhibited at the event, in need. The canned goods geles, WA, and Mark but our Missouri, nual winter flute gathering he said. Keyler said that will also earn each attend- Olivetti, of Carthage; two widespread on Saturday and Sunday regular circle attendees ee one raffle ticket to be grandchildren, Annah biggest showers to bring together vendors, often bring Japanese, entered into a contest for a Larry Everitt White and Brynna White; and thun- musicians and local listen- South American and Celt- custom-made Native Amer- Larry D. Everitt, loving three brothers, Marvin concern derstorms ers for a weekend of fellow- ic-style flutes. ican-style flute. father and grandfather, Yost, J.W. Yost and Ken- will persist ship and growth. “We like to make it as The Flute Circle meets passed away on January neth Yost. She was pre- at this through to- Flute Circle coordinator easy and accessible for peo- monthly at the church for 6, 2020, in Wichita, KS. ceded in death by one sis- night, with Gordon Keyler calls world ple as we can because it’s a music, tips and friendship. He is preceded in death ter, Wilda Bond. by his father, Robert Graveside services will time is the total rainfall flutes one of the most chance to meet people from Keyler offered an open be held at 2 p.m. Friday, amounts ancient musical instru- all different walks of life,” invitation for anyone inter- Everitt. Larry is survived by his January 10, at the GAR amount of ranging ments and points to their Keyler said. ested in joining the circle Cemetery in Miami, OK. universal ability to bring The event is slated from 3 three children, Elijah Online condolences from 2 to or attending the gathering. Everitt, Leslie Williams, rain we’re 4 inches. people together. More than to 7 p.m. Saturday at Unity “We all just come here may be made at and Tiffany Huffman; www.ulmerfh.com. Localized 300 attendees visited last of Joplin, 204 N. Jackson for the love of the instru- mother, Elizabeth Jester; expecting amounts of 6 year’s gathering, which Ave., for vendors, food, raf- ment,” he said. “Some eight grandchildren; and Services are under the inches could Keyler said has become the fles, a silent auction and a members come to listen brother, Wesley Everitt. direction of Ulmer Funer- to get.’ be possible largest of its kind in the potluck dinner. and don’t play at all. Some Celebration of life will al Home. in some Four-State Area. The dinner begins at 5 are recording their own be held 2 p.m. Friday, areas, the “It’s such a beautiful p.m., followed by an open- albums. We have ama- January 10, at North DEATHS Kyle Perez weather ser- instrument, and it’s easy mic concert. teur dabblers like myself, Main Street Baptist Meteorologist vice said. to play,” Keyler said. The event will continue flute-makers, children. ... Church, 7061 State High- Many “There’s no formal train- from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday There’s not any limit as to way 43, Webb City, MO Jean E. Chambers, 89 64870. Nixa, MO streams already are at or ing, so you play from with more vendor booths, who can come.” Online condolences near flood levels because of the heart. Nearly every plus auction and raffle For more information, Lloyd E. Dye Jr., 76 may be left at Carl Junction, MO earlier storms, and heavy ancient culture on earth winner announcements. call 417-680-6262. www.bakerfhwichita.com. rains could lead to flash Clifton A. Morgan, 58 flooding across the region, Arthur Monroe Mt. Vernon, MO forecasters said. Parts of was a mechanical issue off from Imam Khomeini Erma Olivetti, 83 Texas, Oklahoma, Arkan- with the plane. International Airport in Crandall Carthage, MO sas, Missouri and southern IRAN “Somebody could have Tehran. Arthur Monroe Cran- Donna R. Rolando, 71 Illinois were under a flash made a mistake on the Investigators from Iran’s dall was born April 11, Joplin, MO flood watch on Thursday in FROM 1A other side,” Trump said, Civil Aviation Organiza- 1922, in Ponca, NE, the Sheila Tribbey, 71 anticipation of the drench- noting the plane was flying tion offered no immediate son of Harve and Maude Joplin, MO ing rains. The airliner could have in a “pretty rough neigh- explanation for the di- (Horton) Crandall. He en- Buddie L. Wallace, 82 tered into rest on January Flood warnings also were been mistaken for a threat, borhood.” saster, however. Iranian Diamond, MO issued Thursday for Elk said four U.S. officials, Late Thursday, the officials initially blamed 7, 2020, in Neosho, MO, River in McDonald County speaking on condition of U.S. House approved a a technical malfunction following a short illness at the age of 97. and Spring River in por- anonymity to discuss sen- measure that aims to bar for the crash, something Arthur served his coun- tions of Jasper County and sitive intelligence. any further military ac- backed by Ukrainian offi- try in the U.S. Navy, 1942- Cherokee County in South- Canadian Prime Minis- tion against Iran without cials before they said they 1946. He moved to the east Kansas. The warnings ter Justin Trudeau, whose congressional approval. wouldn’t speculate amid an Ritchey area in 1949 and were based on forecast pre- country lost at least 63 However, the resolution ongoing investigation. worked for the Frisco cipitation amounts through citizens in the downing, approved by the Democrat- Before the U.S. assess- 'BNSF' Railroad as a B & SHEILA TRIBBEY Saturday, the weather ser- said in Ottawa: “We have ic-majority House is non- ment, Iran’s state-run B foreman and road mas- Age 71, Joplin, MO vice said. intelligence from multiple binding, and at any rate, no IRNA news agency quoted ter, retiring in 1983. He Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday at Perez said a storm sys- sources including our similar measure could pass Hasan Rezaeifa, the head of enjoyed fishing and trav- Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery eling. He was a member of Visitation: 12 p.m. Monday at M-W tem with similar rainfall allies and our own intel- the Republican-controlled the civil aviation accident Family owned and operated amounts would likely cause ligence. The evidence in- Senate. investigation commission, the Ritchey Baptist For online condolences Church and had served as and obituaries visit less of a problem during dicates that the plane was As for the airliner take- claiming that “the topics of www.masonwoodard.com summertime. shot down by an Iranian down, the U.S. officials rocket, missile or anti-air- adeacon. “The impacts will be Arthur and Delores D. surface-to-air missile.” wouldn’t say what intelli- craft system is ruled out.” (Freeman) were married greater (now) because Likewise, U.K. Prime gence they had that point- The Ukrainian Inter- on December 3, 1949, in there’s no vegetation on the Minister Boris Johnson ed to an Iranian missile, national Airlines took off Seneca. She preceded him ground to soak up the rain,” and Australian Prime believed to be fired by Rus- at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday, in death on July 16, 2006. thereby creating runoff to Minister Scott Morrison sian Tor system, known Tehran time, after nearly He is survived by his local streams and creeks offered similar statements. to NATO as the SA-15. But an hour’s delay at Teh- daughter, Melissa Mc- more quickly, he said. Morrison also said it ap- they acknowledged the ran’s Imam Khomeini Murtrey and husband, A few severe thunder- peared to be a mistake. existence of satellites and Airport, the main airport Ron, of Goodman, MO. In LUCY K. BROTHERS storms will be possible this “All of the intelligence as other sensors in the region, for travelers in Iran. It addition to his wife and Age 92, Joplin, MO parents, he is preceded in Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Friday afternoon into the early presented to us today does as well as the likelihood gained altitude heading St. Mary's Catholic Church evening. Damaging wind not suggest an intentional of communication inter- west, reaching nearly 8,000 death by two brothers, Bill Crandall and Dale CONNIE M. MARN gusts will be the primary act,” he said. ceptions and other similar feet, according to both the Age 70, Joplin,MO concern, the weather ser- The assessment that 176 intelligence. report and flight-tracking Crandall. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday vice said. people were killed as col- The New York Times data. Services for Arthur will Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary be held on Friday, Jan- www.thornhill-dillon.com A wintry mix or light lateral damage in the Irani- posted a video Thursday Then something went uary 10, at 2 p.m. at the snow will be possible on an-U.S. conflict cast a new it said it had verified wrong, though “no radio Ritchey Baptist Church, Saturday. Some accumulat- pall over what had at first showing the moment the messages were received Pastor Caleb Jones will ing snow will be possible, appeared to be a relatively apparent missile struck the from the pilot regarding officiate. Interment will with the best chances for ac- calm aftermath following plane over Iran. The video unusual situations,” the follow in the VanBuren cumulation in areas north the U.S. military operation shows a fast-moving object report said. Cemetery. of Interstate 44. Overnight that killed Iranian Gen. Qa- rising before a fiery explo- In emergencies, pilots Contributions in honor lows could dip into the low- ssem Soleimani. sion. An object, apparently reach out to air-traffic con- of Arthur may be made to er 20s, some of the lowest It was not immediately on fire, then continues in a trollers to warn them and to the Ritchey Baptist temperatures this area has Church, in care of Clark EMMA JEAN SCHROEDER clear how the U.S. and its different direction. clear the runway for their Age 91, Joplin seen so far this winter. allies would react. Despite A preliminary Iranian arrival, though their first Funeral Home, PO Box 26, Memorial service Saturday, 10 a.m. Granby, MO 64843. Peace Lutheran Church A winter storm watch, efforts by Washington and investigative report re- priority is to keep the air- Online condolences meanwhile, will be in ef- Tehran to step back from leased Thursday said that craft flying. HELEN "JACKIE" BROADWATER may be posted at Age 96, Joplin fect in parts of Southeast the brink of possible war, the airliner pilots never Eyewitnesses, including clarkfuneralhomes.com. Funeral service Thursday, 1 p.m. Kansas through Saturday the region remained on made a radio call for help the crew of another flight Royal Heights United Services are under the Methodist Church afternoon. Rain will turn to edge after the killing of the and that the aircraft was passing above, described direction of Clark Funer- Visitation 12 p.m. till service time snow today into Saturday, Iranian general and Iran’s trying to turn back for the seeing the plane engulfed al Home, Granby. CARROLL E. BASS with total snow accumula- retaliatory missile strikes. airport when the burning in flames before crashing Age 76, Carthage tions of 3 to 6 inches and ice U.S. troops were on high plane went down. at 6:18 a.m., the report Graveside service Friday, 11 a.m. Park Cemetery, Carthage accumulations of one-tenth alert. The Iranian report sug- said. The crash caused a Death Notices of an inch possible, the LLOYD E. DYE JR. At the White House, gested that a sudden emer- massive explosion when Age 76, Carl Junction weather service said. President Donald Trump gency struck the Boeing the plane hit the ground, and Obituaries Graveside service Monday, 10 a.m. suggested he believed Iran 737 operated by Ukrainian likely because the aircraft may be viewed at Carl Junction Cemetery MANAGING EDITOR EMILY YOUNKER was responsible for the International Airlines late had been fully loaded with BURNEY R. HODSON and The Associated Press contribut- Age 63, Carthage shootdown and dismissed Tuesday, when it crashed, fuel for the flight to Kyiv, www.joplinglobe.com Service arrangements pending ed to this report. Iran’s initial claim that it just minutes after taking Ukraine. NEWS TO GO FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020 | 3A

Saturday. The market pavil- rience is useful, but all sing- projects to fund 175 miles of TODAY IN IN BRIEF ion is located at 106 E. Tracy ers are welcome. The class WORLD BRIEFLY border wall. HISTORY St. If roads become hazard- fee is $30 per semester. Fisher Industries, a North FROM STAFF REPORTS ous because of snow or ice, Rehearsals will consist FROM AP REPORTS Dakota-based construction closures will be announced of preparation for a spring firm, wants to install 3 IN 1776, Thomas Paine Photo exhibits on the market’s Facebook concert, conducted by Dr. House approves miles of steel posts about 35 anonymously published to open Saturday page. Susan Smith. feet from the U.S. bank of “Common Sense,” a Along with local pro- Details: wbloss@gmail. measure to restrain the Rio Grande, the river pamphlet that argued Spiva Center for the Arts, duce such as tomatoes, spa- com. Trump’s actions on Iran that forms the U.S.-Mexico for American indepen- 222 W. Third St., will pres- ghetti squash, microgreens, border in Texas. The com- dence from British rule. ent two photography exhib- kale, raw pecans, turnips, Pittsburg police WASHINGTON — Reig- pany’s president, Tommy IN 1870, John D. Rocke- its from Saturday through carrots, Napa cabbage, niting a debate over who Fisher, wants to spend $40 feller incorporated early March. broccoli, spinach, lettuce taking applications has the power to declare million on the private bor- Standard Oil. Patty Carroll’s “Anony- and fresh herbs, regional for citizens academy war, the Democratic-con- der wall to prove that his IN 1917, legendary mous Women: Camouflage vendors are planning to trolled House on Thursday company can build barriers Western frontiersman and Calamity” focuses on bring a selection of energy PITTSBURG, Kan. — The approved a resolution more effectively. and showman William women and their relation- snacks, smoked spices, Pittsburg Police Depart- asserting that President The U.S. government F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody ship to their surroundings. locally made barbecue sauc- ment is accepting appli- Donald Trump must seek sued to stop Fisher on the died at his sister’s home 3D installations also offer es, meats, eggs, raw honey, cations for its 13th annual approval from Congress grounds that building so in Denver at age 70. visitors the chance to see candies, pies, breads, pizza Citizens Academy, which is before engaging in further close to the Rio Grande IN 1967, President Lyn- how these photographs are crusts and coffee beans, as designed to help residents military action against risked changing the flow don B. Johnson, in his created. Carroll will present well as provide knife-sharp- understand the police de- Iran. of the river and potentially State of the Union ad- an artist’s talk at 11 a.m. ening services. partment. The war powers resolu- pushing floodwaters into dress, asked Congress Saturday. Mama Jojo’s Pasta Stand Classes will focus on po- tion is not binding on the Mexico, in violation of trea- to impose a surcharge “Flexible Itineraries: Far will serve meals for break- lice training, procedures, le- president and would not ty obligations. on both corporate and From the Madding Tourist fast and lunch, for eat-in or gal issues and basic philoso- require his signature. But individual income Bus” features images by Jo- carryout. Juniper Coffee phies. Participants also will House Speaker Nancy Pe- Prosecutors say taxes to help pay for plin photographers Ron Er- will serve hot coffee drinks. receive hands-on activities losi nonetheless insisted it his “Great Society” win and Thao Nguyen. The Just Jake and Corky are such as a mock crime scene “has real teeth” because “it Epstein video lost programs as well as the couple have documented scheduled to play live music and emergency vehicle op- is a statement of the Con- NEW YORK — Video war in Vietnam. their international travels on the market stage. erations. gress of the United States.” footage of the area around IN 1984, the United with haunting portraits and Details: 417-438-5833. The 10-week academy The measure will “protect Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell States and the Vatican landscapes from around the will begin Feb. 6 and end American lives and values” on a day he survived an established full diplo- world. Choral group to begin with a graduation ceremo- by limiting Trump’s mil- apparent suicide attempt matic relations for the An opening reception will ny April 16. Sessions will itary actions, Pelosi said. “no longer exists,” federal first time in more than be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. spring session be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. “The administration must prosecutors told a judge a century. today. Gallery hours are The Missouri Southern Thursdays, with two Satur- de-escalate and must pre- Thursday. IN 2002, Marines be- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- State University Choral day sessions. vent further violence.’’ Officials at the Metropol- gan flying hundreds of day through Saturday. Society’s spring session All applicants must be The White House called itan Correctional Center al-Qaida prisoners in will begin from 7 to 9 p.m. at least 18 years old and the resolution “ridiculous.” in New York believed they Afghanistan to the U.S. Farmers market Monday in Room 208 of the must reside, work, own a The House passed the had preserved footage of base at Guantanamo Music Building on the cam- business or attend college measure, 224-194, with just guards finding Jeffrey Ep- Bay, Cuba. prepares for pus of MSSU. Rehearsals in Crawford County. Appli- three Republicans voting in stein after he appeared to SOURCE: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS winter weather will follow at 7 p.m. each cations can be found online support. Eight Democrats have attempted suicide, but Monday throughout the at pittks.org or at the Beard- opposed the measure. actually saved a video from WEBB CITY, Mo. — The semester. Shanks Law Enforcement A similar proposal by a different part of the jail, Webb City Farmers Market There are no auditions Center, 201 N. Pine St. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., faces prosecutors said. LOTTERIES will be open rain, snow or to join the mixed, all-ages Completed applications an uphill fight in the GOP- The FBI also has deter- shine, from 9 a.m. to noon choir. Previous choral expe- are due by Jan. 27. run Senate. mined that the footage does Missouri Pick 3 not exist on the jail’s backup Midday: 6-9-9; Evening: 8-3-0 U.S. courts rule video system “as a result of Missouri Pick 4 for border walls both technical errors,” Assistant Midday: 4-7-4-8 U.S. Attorneys Maurene Evening: 1-6-2-9 public and private Comey and Jason Swergold Missouri Show-Me Cash wrote in a court filing. 4-16-23-35-37 WASHINGTON — Crews The revelation came Lucky for Life could start building a pri- despite assurances prosecu- 1-14-21-28-37 LB: 12 vate border wall in South tors made that jail officials Kansas Pick 3 Texas within the coming were preserving the footage Midday: 0-1-3; Evening: 9-5-3 days after a federal judge’s at the request of a defense Kansas 2by2 ruling Thursday lifted a re- attorney for Nicholas Tarta- Red: 7-26; White: 6-22 straining order against the glione, a former police offi- Oklahoma Pick 3 project. cer who shared a cell with 6-6-6 U.S. District Judge Ran- Epstein in July when the Oklahoma Cash 5 dy Crane’s order was the wealthy financier was after 2-12-23-25-36 second federal ruling in discovered with bruises on two days in favor of border his neck and then placed on barriers. On Wednesday, suicide watch. the 5th U.S. Circuit Court Epstein later hanged COFFEETALK of Appeals lifted a lower himself in jail Aug. 10 while court’s stay that had pre- awaiting trial on sex traffick- cientists say they vented President Donald ing charges, officials said. Shave finally calculat- Trump’s administration ed the age of the young- from diverting $3.6 billion FOR MORE on these stories, visit est known remains of from military construction joplinglobe.com. Homo erectus, which is generally considered an ancestor of our species. The fossilized skull Ashes have waited fragments and other bones were uncovered KIDS WITH KNACK on the Indonesian Preschoolers (from left) Elijah Buck, 3, Lincoln DePratt, 4, and Maara Allegra, 4, work years to be scattered island of Java in the on snowman designs during Wednesday’s Preschool Nature Connections: Secrets of 1930s. Determining Winter event at the Joplin Empire Market. The event was put on by the Wildcat Glades DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, X-ray scanner would be pre- their age has been a sci- Friends Group. GLOBE | ROGER NOMER a friend of my husband’s vented from seeing inside. entific challenge, and roommate passed away of There is no requirement that a wide range has been AIDS and was cremated. you carry a death certificate, proposed by numerous DIAMOND: Carver and Chemur- His family had ostracized or any other certificate, with studies. CALENDAR gy, 1 to 2 p.m., Carver National Submit your event him. I have no idea who you. You do not need ‘papers’ In a report re- Monument. Learn about George they are or where they are. to walk around with an urn leased recently by Washington Carver’s work IF YOU KNOW of an event you would The roommate left and later or to travel with one. the journal Nature, TODAY with synthetic byproducts from like to see published in The Joplin died, also from AIDS. He “As far as scattering goes, scientists conclude the JOPLIN: Weight Watchers, 10 agricultural plants that affected Globe’s daily calendar, contact us at left his friend’s ashes in his people scatter ashes all the remains are between a.m., The Light at Joplin, 2501 E. society and industry. Details: 417- [email protected] or send old room in my husband’s time. Cremated remains 108,000 and 117,000 20th. First meeting free, continued 325-4151. a fax to 417-623-8598. house in the San Francisco are sterile calcium and no years old. Researchers meetings require membership. GROVE, OKLA.: Community Gospel Bay area with instructions threat at all to the environ- used five dating tech- Details: 800-651-6000. Sing: No Apparent Reason, 6 required. Details: 417-708-7713. to scatter them in Hawaii. ment. While public lands niques on sediments JOPLIN: Little Acorns: Regal p.m., Grove First Assembly of God JOPLIN: Grades K-5 opening The ashes usually discourage, or pro- and fossil animal bones Eagles, 10:30 a.m., Shoal Creek Church, 29080 S. 637 Road. Love reception, noon to 2 p.m., Spiva have been hibit by rule, scattering of from the area, combin- Conservation Education Center, offering will be received and all Art Gallery, MSSU campus. Exhibit sitting in a ashes, it is common practice ing 52 age estimates 201 Riviera. Preschoolers will are welcome, including additional features art from local students cardboard that cannot be stopped. Use for the analysis. The learn about bald eagles, their singing groups. Details: 417-775- in noncompetitive show. Details: box on a discretion and care — there project took 13 years to adaptations and how they rule the 4121. [email protected], 417-625- shelf in is no such thing as ‘ashes complete. sky. Details: 417-629-3434. JOPLIN: Table Talk Toastmasters, 9563. our several police.’” SOURCE: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JOPLIN: Opening reception, 5:30 8 a.m., Keller Williams Realty of JOPLIN: Little Acorns: Regal homes for p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, Southwest Missouri, Seventh and Eagles, 1 p.m., Shoal Creek Con- all these 30 DEAR ABBY: I am older and 222 W. Third. New exhibits are Florida. Professional development servation Education Center, 201 years. We on a fixed income. At times “Anonymous Women: Camouflage group meets to improve com- Riviera. Preschoolers will learn ABIGAIL are still to- I still date, and I’m not sure CORRECTION & Calamity,” from photographer munication and leadership skills. about bald eagles, their adapta- gether but how to handle this. After Patty Carroll; and “Flexible Details: 417-986-5835, tabletalk tions and how they rule the sky. VAN BUREN getting old. one or two dinners out or Itineraries: Far From the Madding [email protected]. Details: 417-629-3434. There is no glasses of wine, etc., I feel Estimated cost for Tourist Bus,” from Ron Erwin and JOPLIN: Weight Watchers, 9 a.m., JOPLIN: Preschool Connections: Columnist paperwork my dates are waiting for me field house project Thao Nguyen. Cost: $5 donation The Light at Joplin, 2501 E. 20th. Secrets of Winter, 1 p.m., Joplin of any kind. to treat them, and I can’t per nonmember. Details: 417-623- First meeting free, continued Empire Market, 931 E. Fourth. All we know about the de- afford it. I don’t know how In Thursday’s edi- 0183. meetings require membership. Preschoolers learn where some ceased is his name and the to explain that I don’t have tion, a report about JOPLIN: First Friday Wine Share, Details: 800-651-6000. animals and insects go in winter fact that he was a friend. enough money to do that. the Neosho School 6 p.m., Main Street Axe Co., 215 JOPLIN: Second Saturday with weather, make a snowy craft and Before I die, I would like I’m a giving person, and District’s construction S. Wall. Bring wine or craft beer Joplin Makers, 9 a.m. to noon, play a game. Details: lauren@ to resolve this problem and I would love to make them proposals cited an in- to share in downtown networking Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th wildcatglades.org. arrange for the ashes to dinner if I knew them better. correct estimated cost event. Hosted by Downtown St. Joplin Makers volunteers will JOPLIN: Crocheted Cat Hats, 1 to have a permanent resting One time I brought someone for one project. A field Joplin Alliance. Details: 417-501- assist on a walk-in, first-come, 3 p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, place, preferably in Hawaii. a huge amount of beautiful house, locker room up- 9649. first-served basis. Free to all, 222 W. Third. Instructor Heather I have a nephew who lives organic vegetables, but that grade and concession NEOSHO: Chess practice and play regardless of library card status. Wright will teach students 13 on the Big Island, where the wasn’t enough. He was re- plaza have an estimated session, 3 to 5 p.m., Neo- Details: 417-623-7953. and older basic crocheting skills. scattering should take place. ally upset I didn’t buy him cost of about $4 million. sho-Newton County Library, 201 JOPLIN: Joplin Empire Market, Students will go home with a cat How should I proceed, in wine on one of the dates. W. Spring. Details: 417-456-4504. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 931 E. Fourth. hat. Cost: $30. Details: jhenning@ light of the no paperwork What to do? 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Registration 4775, [email protected]. heavy earthenware that an Angeles, CA 90069. 4A FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020 WEEKEND JERRY AND CHERRY IN CONCERT Great White 7 p.m. Saturday; Joplin Avenue Coffee Co. 8 P.M., SATURDAY, JAN. 18 KANSAS CROSSING CASINO PITTSBURG, KAN. The ‘80s rock band will play some of its most-beloved tunes — “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” “Rock Me” and “House of Broken Love” — nightlife to fans in South- east Kansas. The band’s current lineup surrounding lead guitarist Mark Kendall includes new lead singer Mitch Malloy, Audie Desbrow (drums), Michael Lardie (Guitar/keyboard) and Scott Snyder (bass). Tickets: $26. Details: 620-240-4400. George Strait SATURDAY, JAN. 25 AND SUNDAY, JAN. 26 SPRINT CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO. George Strait is the unambiguous king of country music, having sold more than 68.5 million records and counting. With 33 different platinum or multiplatinum albums, ‘So American’ he’s earned the second most certi- fications of any artist in any genre, Ragtime band to following only Elvis Presley. With a total of 60, George Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other perform Saturday artist in history (including Elvis). Tickets: $97 to $1,200. Details: 816-949-7100. in downtown Joplin Everclear BY KEVIN McCLINTOCK 8 P.M., SATURDAY, JAN. 25 [email protected] BUFFALO RUN CASINO MIAMI, OKLA. t’s difficult for Jerry Rabushka to This American rock band known keep the grin from his face while for its long-winded album titles pounding the ivory keys during a and comparisons to Nirvana had I rendition of “Ballin’ the Jack” or a number of key hits, including “St. Louis Rag.” “Heroin Girl,” “Santa Monica,” “I like to think of how these (ragtime “Wonderful” and “Father of Mine.” and blues singers) might feel to know Tickets: $31. that their music is still being played Details: 918-542-7140. over 100 years later,” he said. “From a Jerry and Cherry — Jerry Rabushka (left) and Isaac Cherry — will bring their performance standpoint, this music is ragtime talents to downtown Joplin on Saturday night at the Joplin Avenue Post Malone not easy to play, and it’s a great sense Coffee Co. COURTESY | JERRY RABUSHKA of accomplishment to learn it.” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 Back by popular demand, the piano ination, most of the black composers changing so much,” said Cherry. “It SPRINT CENTER, and percussion section from the St. we play were born to former slaves included all the sounds you heard at KANSAS CITY, MO. Louis-based Ragged Blade Band will and made their way in a difficult envi- that time. I like that the composers Grammy Award-nominated and dia- once again play their popular music ronment and in order to be successful come from so many different back- mond-certified artist Post Malone at 7 p.m. Saturday at Joplin Avenue had to do shows and songs that perpet- grounds, it’s so American.” extends the Runaway Tour, Coffee Co., 506 S. Joplin Ave. The uated racial stereotypes,” Rabushka “We enjoy putting our own spin on launching the second leg in 2020. musicians first played here in early said. “I’ve learned a lot about Amer- some familiar songs, but I also like to Once again, Swae Lee and TylaY- September. ican history by studying how a lot of find those rarely if ever heard songs aweh support as special guests. The Joplin area has more going this music came to be. But when all is and revive them and show how they His latest album, “Hollywood’s for it when it comes to ragtime said and done, it’s still cool stuff and can appeal to modern audiences,” Bleeding,” recently returned to music than simply sharing a name in some says a ‘great equalizer.’” said Rabushka. “Some were hits back No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 for with famed ragtime composer Scott While Rabushka plays the piano, in the day, and some represent some the fifth nonconsecutive week, Joplin. One of genre’s most gifted musical partner Isaac Cherry plays important moments in American mu- marking the longest run atop the composers, James Scott, was born in a set-up consisting of a box-shaped sical history. chart in 2019. Neosho, lived in Carthage and played cajon, a cymbal and a bell tree. Listen- “A lot of people, even older folks, Tickets: Prices to be determined. in Joplin. Another composer, Percy ers will hear some of the earliest pub- have said they’ve never heard this Details: 816-949-7100. Weinrich, was born in Joplin. lished blues and how it evolved from style of music before, and while it’s “What makes the music interesting ragtime into the music enjoyed today. not everyone’s cup of tea — What is? Gin Blossoms from a historical perspective is how “This is America’s first pop music; — many people say they really enjoy it’s a microcosm of America at the it’s the harmony of European music it, even if it’s not something you’d 8 P.M., FEB. 14 time. Many of these composers still and African syncopation coming to- want to listen to every day,” he contin- DOWNSTREAM CASINO had to deal with racism and discrim- gether at a time when America was ued. “It’s a fun change of pace.” QUAPAW, OKLA. Excelling at “marrying world-weary lyrics with ebullient melodies,” according to Rolling Stone, Gin Blossoms’ first major single is still arguably the band’s best-known song: “Hey Jealousy,” a top-25 hit that went gold. A song from their second album, “As Long As It Matters,” was nominated for a Grammy Award. Tickets: Prices to be determined. A technical feat, ‘1917’ is great storytelling too Details: 918-919-6000. BY JOCELYN NOVECK the best cinematography, is only about eight minutes. pared? These were boys. If The action begins in the Jason Aldean AP National Writer courtesy of Roger Deakins Yes, it’s a dazzling tech- in Jackson’s documentary afternoon of April 6, 1917, — to give us a different, nical feat. One could also the most so- in northern France. Scho- 7:30 P.M., FRIDAY, FEB. 14 It’s been a good time for equally compelling look at consider it a gimmick, or at bering sight of field and Blake are resting JQH ARENA World War I buffs — espe- that cruel war, through the least a method that threat- all was those under a tree when a com- SPRINGFIELD cially if they’re also movie eyes of two ordinary sol- ens to distract the viewer’s frightened movies manding officer orders Just in time for your loved one on buffs. A year ago director diers asked to perform an attention. But that ignores faces, many Blake to “pick a man and that very special date — Valen- Peter Jackson applied extraordinary task. the fact that this very film- belonging to bring your kit” — it’s not tine’s Day — one of the biggest state-of-the-art technology The special sauce here, making style is also hugely teens who’d lied about clear why. names in modern country music, to century-old war footage which you may have heard effective at delivering this their youth in order to Blake enlists Schofield, Jason Aldean will sing many to bring the Great War about: “1917” appears as if particular story, in the enlist, these shellshocked and the two men head to of his 21 No. 1 hits, including alive with sudden, stun- it were shot in one seam- most visceral way possible. faces come alive here in the trench. As they walk, “She’s Country,” “Green Tractor,” ning immediacy in his doc- less take — or two, if you It’s a tale — inspired by the form of lance corpo- the camera gradually pans “Fly Over States,” “Night Train,” umentary “They Shall Not include one spot where it stories Mendes heard from rals Schofield and Blake wider and we see a field “Burnin’ It Down,” “Girls Like You” Grow Old.” seems clear a break prob- his own grandfather, who — George MacKay and full of soldiers, more and and his debut single, “Hicktown.” And now, in the feature ably occurred. Actually, fought as a teenager — of Dean-Charles Chapman, more of them, resting, The four-hour concert is a part of film “1917,” another of our there are dozens of cuts, but two frightened young men, relative newcomers chosen talking, doing their laun- Aldean’s “We Back Tour.” most talented directors, they’re ingeniously hidden utterly unprepared for to enforce the idea that dry. Tickets: Starting out at $99. Sam Mendes, has similarly by editor Lee Smith, and what they’re asked to do. these were unremarkable, Details: 417-836-7678. taken top technology — and the longest continuous shot And really, who WAS pre- ordinary men. SEE ‘1917,’ 5A FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020 | THE JOPLIN GLOBE WEEKEND | 5A

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Show- 1,600 of them — are heading this real-time adventure. a climactic visual sequence ing at: NEO, PITT, STAR (1:23). into a trap, and will suffer We’re drawn into a recently that takes the breath away • “LITTLE WOMEN” — Rated PG. catastrophic losses unless abandoned German trench, — to say any more would Showing at: MIA, STAR (2:15). they can be stopped. The where the men marvel at risk revealing too much • “RICHARD JEWELL” — Rated R. enemy has cut off all com- how even the enemy’s rats plot. Showing at: STAR (2:11). munications. “They have are bigger and stronger. By the end, chances are • “SPIES IN DISGUISE” — Rated no idea what they’re in for,” They survive explosions, you also won’t remember PG. Showing at: NEO, PITT, STAR says Erinmore, tersely. nearly get hit by a crashing that you began the film try- (1:42). 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‘Real liberty is the neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but rush? Trump’s Iran policy impulsive, in moderate .S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has governments.’ proposed a change in Senate rules that U would allow the GOP-controlled chamber to dismiss President Donald Trump’s impeach- but let’s hope it succeeds Alexander Hamilton ment. Founding Father The proposal would empower the Senate ASHINGTON — Here nasty bite. But forces in Iraq, cooperating to dismiss the articles of impeachment if the is the sad, dangerous his promise of with the Iraqi government House fails to deliver them within 25 days of W reality of our geopoliti- regional evacua- and military. But large Iraqi its impeachment vote, The Associated Press cal moment: America requires tion, his strange demonstrations against Irani- reported earlier this week. The vote was held a stronger Iran policy but has deference to Tur- an meddling have now been Verse Dec. 18. If Hawley’s proposal gets the 67 votes an impulsive, foolish president key and Russia, replaced by large demonstra- needed to pass, then that deadline would be this who may be incapable of imple- and his lack of tions opposing recent Amer- Sunday, excluding all weekends and holidays. menting it. response to re- ican actions. Kicking out the ‘For His anger is His proposal got a boost Thursday when Ma- The need for a new approach MICHAEL cent Iranian es- Americans has clearly gained jority Leader Mitch McConnell signed on to is clear enough. Iran may lack calations (target- in appeal among Iraqi nation- but for a moment, Hawley’s resolution. regional allies, face an array of GERSON ing oil tankers in alists. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat wealthy adversaries and pos- the Persian Gulf, America’s second big prob- His favor is for from California, has delayed sending the ar- sess a mediocre military, but Columnist attacking a ma- lem is in Washington. Here ticles of impeachment to the Senate in a bid it has played this weak hand jor Saudi Arabi- it remains an open question: life; weeping may to pressure the Senate to call witnesses for well over the last few decades. an oil facility, launching rock- Are we seeing a new strategy Trump’s impeachment trial on charges of The Iranian regime has built ets against an Iraqi military to contain Iran or the random endure for a night, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. up proxy militias in other coun- base and instigating an assault gyrations of the mad king? “There’s nothing more serious than the at- tries that are sometimes stron- on the American Embassy in Trump is hardly Metternich but joy comes in tempt to overturn the results of a democratic ger than local governments. It Baghdad) seemed to continue with a Twitter account. He election to remove from office a sitting pres- has killed American soldiers in the Obama tradition. responds impulsively to praise the morning.’ ident,” Hawley said recently in a statement Iraq by spreading lethal mili- Then came the killing of Maj. and slights. He seems inordi- on Facebook. “It is imperative for future Con- tary technology while avoiding Gen. Qassem Soleimani — the nately attracted to war crimes gresses — for the future of the country — that the kind of direct confrontation designer, symbol and best im- — such as killing civilians and Psalms 30:5 the Constitution not be subverted in this rush with the U.S. that it would sure- plementer of Iran’s regional attacking cultural treasures by Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democrats, ly lose. It has conducted intelli- ambitions. In his own chaotic — that would harm the image House Democrats, to remove this president gence and terrorist operations way, Trump has proposed a of America for generations. from office without evidence, on no basis, sole- in Central Asia, Africa, Latin new American policy. It sets The whole direction of his ly for partisan, political purposes.” America and the broader Mid- a red line for Iran: no more policy can be changed in reac- Write us We agree with your premise, Sen. Hawley, dle East. It has developed an of- killing of Americans. And it tion to something he hears on even if we don’t agree with your proposal. Im- fensive cyberwarfare capacity. involves a promise that Irani- “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” His peachment is a serious business, as you say, The Iranian regime has a an escalation will be met by rhetoric of national disengage- and it should command the necessary time and plan — a theory — that guides actions against the Iranian ment and retreat has left the resources to get it right. its actions. Lacking the ability homeland, not just against American public unprepared And that’s why, also as you say, there should to engage in conventional ag- proxies. for exertions and sacrifices be no rush to this process — not by the House gression, it has mastered the The hope of deterrence is that may become necessary. Democrats and not by your proposed rule art of nonconventional aggres- not absurd. During the last 35 His habit of deception taints change to abandon the impeachment charges sion, rallying Shiite militancy years, there have been cases any assertion of fact he makes, Have something on your if they’re not delivered within 25 days of the and employing hybrid warfare where imposing pain on the beginning with the possibility mind? Write and tell us about it. initial vote. to amplify its influence. Iranian regime has (briefly) that he exaggerated evidence But we must have your name, To be sure, Pelosi must deliver the articles of No country with the ability to shifted its behavior. (See Op- of an “imminent attack.” His address and telephone number. impeachment to the Senate in a timely manner. threaten the survival of the Ira- eration Praying Mantis in 1988 relentless use of the presiden- Keep your letters concise, no Now that the House has launched this process, nian regime has accepted the and the 2006-07 attacks on Quds cy for private political gain more than 300 words. it should be carried through to its final phase in task of drawing lines to limit Force militias that were kill- raises disturbing questions We reserve the right to edit the Senate. Iranian adventurism. Presi- ing American soldiers in Iraq.) about his motivations. letters for length, clarity, good But why must it happen within 25 days? We dent Barack Obama seemed to When the regime is threat- Given his lack of competence taste and libel. Email: can’t think of a single thing in the judicial sys- find the whole enterprise too ened, it can be pragmatic. and character, this president [email protected] Fax: 417-623-8598 tem — and, to be sure, once the impeachment risky and costly. So we got abdi- If Trump’s red line holds up, is a horrible carrier of any new Mail: process moves to the Senate, it will mimic the cation in Syria, a meaningless it could be a useful turning policy. But one of the worst judicial process in the form of a trial — that chemical weapons red line and point in the containment of outcomes would be for Trump Letters to the Editor moves along in less than a month. a nuclear deal that essentially Iran. And this new strategic to fail or blink. Whatever your Joplin Globe So we ask — what’s the rush? If we’re follow- ceded Iran’s regional role if it reality could form the basis for view of his fateful action, that 117 E. Fourth St. ing the Constitution here, the document itself didn’t take the final steps to- useful diplomatic talks involv- action has been taken. Even Joplin, MO 64801 doesn’t actually say how (or when) the articles ward a nuclear bomb. ing Iran and America’s Arab if it results in some difficult of impeachment should be transmitted from Through most of President friends and allies. consequences, we should hope the House to the Senate. Donald Trump’s term in of- But America has two serious it succeeds. Whatever the outcome, Congress needs to get fice, the Iranian regime could problems. The first is found this right, and fortunately or unfortunately for count on continued impunity. in the region. Iran is better MICHAEL GERSON’S email address is this country, that will take some time. Yes, Trump’s sanctions had a contained when there are U.S. [email protected]. Could Bernie Sanders hand White House to Trump? OUR MISSION n 2016, Bernie Sanders wait- flaws and handing — the number of Bernie backers conservative. It is totally inconceiv- is to be an essential part of people’s ed until July — long after the Trump a stockpile of who voted for Trump exceeded the able that this country would elect a lives by providing valuable I Democratic nomination had ammunition. president’s margin of victory. self-proclaimed socialist who pro- information on what’s been decided — to endorse Hillary In a recent Wash- Sanders is threatening to repeat poses vast increases in government happening in their world. Clinton. Radio host Howard Stern ington Post inter- that performance this year. Former spending totaling more than $50 tril- asked Clinton if Sanders could have view, Bernie echoed Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Biden lion. Sure, Sanders could galvanize Dale Brendel backed her earlier. Trump’s caustic con- backer, told the Post, “My big con- some left-wing voters, but he would Publisher “He could have,” she replied. “He demnation of Biden cern isn’t that he’ll beat Joe, but that alienate far more moderates: exactly STEVEN 417-627-7292 hurt me. There’s no doubt about it. as “Sleepy Joe” by this movement of his may decide to the voters Democrats will desper- [email protected] He hurt me.” Clinton added, “I hope ROBERTS saying, “It’s just a lot of take a walk if Bernie isn’t the nomi- ately need in battleground states to he doesn’t do it again to whoever gets baggage Joe takes into nee. It’d be deadly to the Democratic deny Trump a second term. Andy Ostmeyer the nomination. Once is enough.” a campaign, which Party if he didn’t do everything he For example, Mason-Dixon Polling Columnist Editor Many of Clinton’s most grievous isn’t going to create en- could to support the nominee.” reports that Biden beats Trump by 417-627-7281 wounds were self-inflicted. No one ergy and excitement.” Sanders insists he’s not a spoiler 2 points in Florida, while Sanders [email protected] made her use a private email server, Primary opponents have every — that by calling for a “revolution,” loses by 5; in Virginia, Biden has or give high-dollar speeches to Wall right to criticize their rivals, but he can beat Trump by energizing a 4-point lead over the president, Bob Barth Street, or ignore key Midwestern what makes Sanders so dangerous marginal voters, particularly young while Sanders trials him by 6. Har- Advertising Director states or call Donald Trump support- to the Democrats is his insufferable people. But that is a delusion. This ry Sloan, a Republican fundraiser, 417-627-7233 ers “a basket of deplorables.” It was self-righteousness. We’re pure, he is not a revolutionary country. The reinforced that finding in The New [email protected] her campaign that was deplorable. tells his followers, and everyone else last successful insurrection hap- York Times: “I’ve spoken to many But her comments about Sanders is corrupt. Like Trump, he warns pened almost 250 years ago, when we Republicans who don’t intend to Jack Kaminsky are correct. His behavior is one of the that the system is “rigged” against liberated ourselves from a tyranni- vote for Trump. They’re looking for Circulation Director principal reasons for her defeat. As them, so if they lose, they lose un- cal British monarch. Since then, the an alternative. They are pretty po- 417-627-7341 Hillary wrote in her book “What Hap- fairly, and therefore have no obliga- core of our political culture — and larized against Warren and Sanders [email protected] pened,” Sanders’ attacks “impugning tion to support the winner. its enduring stability — has been and that so-called progressive wing my character ... caused lasting dam- Analysts studying the 2016 vote rooted in reason, not revolution, and of the party.” David Starchman age, making it harder to unify pro- concluded that about 1 in 5 Sanders pragmatism, not passion. Bernie Sanders cannot win the Production Director gressives in the general election and primary voters did not back Clinton Since the death of Franklin Roo- White House, but he can stop anoth- 417-627-7326 paving the way for Trump’s ‘Crooked in November. About 1 in 10 voted sevelt, Democrats have elected six er Democrat from winning. That’s [email protected] Hillary’ campaign.” for Trump, while the rest supported presidents; not one came from the why many party pragmatists don’t Sanders is poised to play the spoiler third parties or stayed home. Pro- Sanders-Elizabeth Warren wing of feel the Bern — they fear the Bern. Established 1896 again. His fundraising haul over the fessor Brian Schaffner of the Uni- the party. The orthodox liberals who 117 E. Fourth St. last three months guarantees his versity of Massachusetts calculates did win the nomination all lost badly. STEVEN ROBERTS teaches politics and journal- Joplin, MO 64801 staying power, and he is starting to that in each of the three states that In the 2016 exit polls, only 26% of ism at George Washington University. He can Published by CNHI do to Joe Biden what he did to Hillary made Trump president — Wiscon- voters identified as liberals; 39% be contacted by email at stevecokie@gmail. — emphasizing his rival’s personal sin, Pennsylvania and Michigan called themselves moderate and 35% com. 8A | FROM PAGE ONE THE JOPLIN GLOBE | FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

The newly installed rubber surface (right) is contrast- ed with the older surface at Webb City Head Start. The new surface material is being lauded because of its spongy safety aspect. GLOBE | ROGER NOMER

— will dramatically less- Harnar said that sup- en the number of falls as port from the community, SAFETY children run and play each including grants, is para- day, said Leisa Harnar, who mount to continued Head FROM 1A serves as the Head Start and Start operations — without Early Head Start operations it, the playground upgrades application of a poured-in- and development director simply could not have hap- place rubber safety surface for the ESC. Children’s pened. at the two locations, which shoes will better grip the “Something like this,” she took place in November. new surface, she said, pre- said, “allows us the oppor- Made primarily from venting slips and falls that tunity to (save money) and recycled Missouri tires, the sometimes occurred with not have to buy mulch over surface was placed around the old mulch. and over again. Now, the the “fall zones” of various “There is a lot of differ- kids can pop on out there playground pieces, namely ence between running and enjoy it. It’s just a great swings and slides. Kansas around on (the new surface) asset for them.” City, Kansas-based Taylor- and on gravel or loose grass But more is involved than made Co. installed the sur- or the rubber mulch,” Har- a new playground surface, faces, which replaced the nar said. “We’re just excited Murphy said. Playing out- rubber mulch and grass at for our kids. It will last for side, she said, is a crucial both locations. years.” form of learning for chil- Greta Murphy, Head During the morning cere- dren. Start area supervisor, said mony at Webb City, a num- “Any time children are she was “over the moon” ber of local ofﬁcials were interacting with one anoth- when she found out that impressed by the new sur- er, they’re outside playing, two of the four locations she face, smiling and laughing they’re learning,” she said. oversees — Midtown Head as they tested it with foot “They’re engaging with oth- Start/Early Head Start, 1102 taps and jumps. A similar er children, they’re learn- S. Illinois Ave. in Joplin, scene occurred later in the ing how to get along, which and Webb City Head Start, day at Midtown Head Start, is so important.” 300 N. College Ave. — would as Joplin Area Chamber of The Joplin and Webb receive new rubber safety Commerce ofﬁcials walked City locations are the third surfaces. on the surface, grinning. and fourth to receive the “I was like, ‘Wow — this The old mulch — com- upgraded safety playground is my lucky day,’” Murphy pletely replaced at Midtown surfacing, Harnar said. Last said Thursday morning. and relegated to non-play year, using an identical “I’m very happy. The teach- areas at Webb City — had $30,000 DNR grant, both the ers are too.” caused headaches for par- North Joplin Head Start, And so are the kids. Thor ents when the material left 1200 N. Main St., and South Caughorn, 5 — one of the black streaks on clothes or Joplin Head Start/Early 55 children attending the shoes. Worse, “we were con- Head Start, 4302 Richard Webb City Head Start — stantly having to scrape it Joseph Blvd. W., received was tasked with cutting the up and putting it back into playground upgrades. playground’s red ribbon. place, even replenishing it,” Harnar said the ESC He told his mother, Ashley, Murphy said. And that cost will continue to apply for that he “runs faster” on the money. grants to fund playground new surfaces. Installation of the new upgrades at the nine re- “We’re dealing with a material at Webb City cost maining Head Start/Early bunch of 3-, 4- and 5-year- $17,000. It cost $14,000 to Head Start locations in olds here, and they are just install the new surface at the area: Carl Junction, having so much fun,” his the Midtown Head Start in Carthage and Sarcoxie in mother said. “With this Joplin, which has a smaller Jasper County; Neosho and (new surface), it’s so much playground area. Harnar Granby in Newton County; safer for them to play.” said the ESC stepped in Anderson, Noel and Rocky The new material — a with an additional $1,000 to Comfort in McDonald Coun- substance that looks hard ensure all costs were cov- ty; and Lamar in Barton but is spongy to the touch ered. County.

onto I-49. Karr stayed with recovered truck Thursday, the truck as it crossed an law enforcement officers TRUCK I-49 outer road and sped into found much of the property a field. that had been reported sto- FROM 1A The driver abandoned the len with it. truck and took off on foot Fisher was being held in afternoon in the area of as other law enforcement the Jasper County Jail late County Road 130, south of officers arrived and set up a Thursday afternoon in lieu Jasper. perimeter. of $10,000 bond. Associate Fisher was taken into cus- Karr was on Baseline Judge Joseph Hensley re- tody by Karr after the Red- Road as he saw a Missouri quired that 10 percent of ings Mill truck was aban- State Highway Patrol troop- the bond be paid in cash doned and the driver had er approaching in the field and house arrest with an run off, authorities said. behind the suspect. ankle monitor if he posts “The vehicle had no li- The lawmen lost sight of bond. cense plates and appeared the running man, but Karr Fisher faces other charges to be the Redings Mill truck stayed on foot and contin- in Newton and McDonald that was missing, but it was ued searching the fields. “I counties. He is awaiting very badly spray-painted,” figured he had laid down” to trial in Newton County on Karr said. Black spray paint hide, “and I didn’t want him a charge of first-degree tam- had been used to cover the to get up and keep going.” pering with a vehicle filed fire department emblems When Karr got to County against him in September on the red truck, but Karr Road 130, he saw a tractor 2017. He pleaded not guilty said the paint job was what on the road turning into a to the charge last year. helped give away the identi- field with cattle. The trac- He was taken Thursday ty of the vehicle. tor was carrying a round to Newton County to be Karr tried to stop the driv- hay bale. Karr said he had arraigned on a misdemean- er in the area of Interstate gotten a good enough look or charge of possession of 49 and Thorn Road. at the driver’s face to recog- drug paraphernalia after he “He pulled over about nize the man on the tractor. failed to appear in court on three seconds and then took The man on the tractor it Monday. off through a ditch and then posed as a farmer, but the He also is charged in the pursuit started,” Karr chief found a Redings Mill McDonald County with said. He gave chase as the Fire Department gas card in stealing a motor vehicle on truck headed east to County the man’s possession. That Nov. 14. The warrant on the Road 130 and then south was one of the items listed charge was served on him to Baseline Road and then as being stolen with the Wednesday after he was across I-49. The driver trav- truck. arrested by Karr, according eled through a culvert and He was taken into custody to online court records. across someone’s property at 4:30 p.m. Bond on that charge is set at and then pulled back up In taking inventory of the $1,500.

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