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The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments (NWReCOG) at 114 West Third Street in Maryville has some new faces and quite a bit more foot traffic.

On July 1, the Regional Council began operations of the new Missouri Career Center in downtown Maryville, relocated from its previous location of 1212B South Main.
“We’ve operated the Career Center for a number of years, but state-level budget cuts forced us to be a bit more creative in our facility plans” said Tye Parsons, NWReCOG director. “By moving operations to our main office downtown, and closing a satellite office in Mound City, we are still able to fully operate the program and serve the employment needs of our clients,” he continued.
NWReCOG operates three Workforce Investment Act programs - adult, dislocated worker and youth - for Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth counties. The programs, which are funded by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, provide a variety of services to area businesses and job seekers, including listing job openings, accepting applications for area businesses, resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation and help filing for federal financial aid and unemployment insurance. Career Centers can also assist businesses and job seekers by arranging on-the-job training or classroom training to those who qualify.

Published Online Jul 14, 2011 - 02:22 PM at www.nodawaynews.com

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Carving a turn in a large-scale prototype of a skateboarder's dream home. Photo: Sole Technology

Imagine a skateboarder's dream home: one that features curved walls for carving, along with cabinets, tables, and lounge benches that serve as ledges for grinding.

This dream is becoming reality, as Pierre-Andre Senizergues, a 48-year-old former pro skater who founded the popular Etnies skatewear brand, is developing the first home optimized for skateboarding while also serving as a traditional dwelling.

"It's about imagining a city of the future where skateboards are used as the primary form of transportation and recreation - in and out of your home," Senizergues said.

See article: A Skateboarder's Dream Home

Each space of the home is designed to be skateable, as the ground becomes the wall then the ceiling in a continuous surface forming a 10-ft diameter tube. All furniture is skateable, whether it is integrated in the curve like the kitchen or the bathroom, or is a standing object like the dining table, kitchen island, or bed.

A model of the dwelling (named the PAS House after Senizergues's initials), and a full-scale, $50,000 prototype of the living area was recently on display in Paris at the new Gaite Lyrique museum.

"When La Gaite approached us, we thought bringing a prototype to the museum was a great way to inspire people on what's possible," Senizergues said, adding while on display the house has been skated by hundreds of skaters who have "enjoyed skating in such an unexpected environment."

Catching air indoors is what you do in a skate house. Photo: Sole Technology

The prototype features built in cabinets with working appliances and a lounge bench that acts as a couch, both of which provide perfect metal rail ledges for skating. In addition sofas, a bed, and furniture are present and completely skateable. The small scale home has no sharp angles, or corners between the ceiling and the floor, as it's all curved for riding.

The full scale, 2,200-square-foot PAS house will be built in Malibu, Calif. Currently no exact timeline exists for when construction will begin, as Senizergues and Los Angeles-based architect Francois Perrin are in the process of obtaining the necessary approvals and permits from the Malibu Coastal Commission - a process that's lasted two years and counting.

The house will be constructed using traditional skateboard ramp building methods, and will be divided into three separate spaces: the living room, dining area and kitchen; the bedroom and bathroom; and a skateboard practice area.

Will anyone stop skateboarding long enough to sit down and eat? Photo: Sole Technology

The project will make the most of sun exposure and natural ventilation to avoid the use of air conditioning or heating, Perrin said, adding the rest of the home's energy will come from solar and wind power. Rain water will be stored and recycled on site for landscaping, and the concrete slabs will act as thermal mass. Additionally most of the home's materials, especially the wood, will come from a local source.

The concept of a skateable house is not entirely new, as in 2007 Archivirus Architecture and Design completed Ramp House, an existing home in Greece that was retrofitted with a curved ramp form interior similar to the PAS House. However, that home didn't feature skateable furniture and fixtures.

"A few people have built ramps in their homes, but this is the first 100 percent skateable house from concept, design to build," Senizergues said.

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce still wants to hear from businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to register an entry in the Nodaway County Fair Parade, which will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16.

This year's fair begins on Thursday, July 14, with most attractions to take place around the courthouse square. Youth livestock shows will be held at the Maryville Community Building just north of the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport west of town.

The 2011 parade theme is Dog Days of Summer, an emphasis that has created opportunities for partnership with the New Nodaway Humane Society.

For example, while float registration is free, parade participants who donate $10 to the society's animal shelter will receive a promotional gift.

As in the past, the parade is being sponsored by the Chamber Ambassadors. All floats and other entries must be in place and ready to roll by 8 a.m. on the day of the event.

The parade route will proceed east on Fourth Street from the southwest corner of the Northwest Missouri State University campus. When it reaches Buchanan Street, the procession will turn south and continue to Second Street.

Participants are prohibited from throwing candy or other treats from floats, but may walk into the crowd and hand candy and other appropriate items directly to onlookers. All pets in the parade must be kept on leashes.

To register, call the Chamber at (660) 582-8643, e-mail chamber@asde.net or stop by the Chamber office at 423 North Market St.

By. Tony Brown

Maryville Daily Forum

Open house this Sunday from 2 to 4. If you're in the area and interested stop by!

25632 MAGNOLIA CIR Maryville, MO 64468 MLS #1654 Newer Townhouse in maintenance free Subdivision. Lawn care and snow removal provided. Ready to move into. Custom built cabinets with solid surface counter-tops. Great location close to town! Contract Information Property Type Residential List Price 223,000 Reduced Since 05/17/2011 Location, Tax & Legal Area Maryville School District County Nodaway In City Limits No Apx Lot Sz .38 Acres Taxes 2,161.05 Tax Year 2010 Zoning Polk Non Conforming Use No Legal N1/2 of Lot 6, Highland Subdivision School District Maryville General Property Description Residential Type Condo/Townhouse ApxFinSqFt Level 1 1,500 ApxFinSqFt Level 2 0 ApxFinSqFt Level 3 0 ApxFinSqFt Bsmt 0 Apx Total Fin SqFt 1,500 Above Grade Rooms 5 Above Grade Bedrooms 2 Above Grade Baths 2 Below Grade Rooms 0 Below Grade Bedrooms 0 Below Grade Baths 0 Total Bedrooms 2 Total Bathrooms 2 # Fireplaces 1 Year Built 2008 # Stories 1 Office Member Listing Office United Country Twaddle Realty 518500021 Listing Member Bryan Twaddle Office Phone: 660-562-7562 Fax #: 660-562-7572 CELL: 660-541-0400 http://www.maryvillemorealestate.net Status Change Info Status Active Remarks & Misc Directions West of Maryville Middle School on V-Highway to Highland Subdivision to Magnolia Circle. Room Name Room Level Dimensions Room Remarks Living Room 1st Floor x Dining Room 1st Floor x Kitchen 1st Floor x Master Bedroom 1st Floor x Bedroom 2 1st Floor x Master Bath 1st Floor x Bath 2 1st Floor x

Jason McDowell United Country Twaddle Realty 1629 N. Clayton Ave. Maryville, MO 64468 660-528-1412 jasoncmcdowell@gmail.com Details SqFt Supplied By: Blueprints HOA Info: HOA Dues: 600 Garage Info: Garage Capacity: 2; Garages Breakdown Garage Type: Attached; Gar Door Opener(s) Style: Ranch; Townhouse Exterior Finish: Stone; Stucco Interior Features: Cabinets-Wood; Counters-Solid Surf; Data Wiring; Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Smoke Detector(s); Sump Pump; Walk In Closet(s); Wash/Dry Connection Porch/Patio: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio Door(s); Screened Appliances: Built In Microwave; Dishwasher; Disposal; Oven/Rng Electric; Refrigerator; W/D Hookup-Upper; Water Heater-50 Gal; Water Heater-Elec Exterior Features: Driveway-Concrete; Landscaped; Sidewalk Windows: Window Double Pane; Window Screen(s); Window-Insulated Flooring: Carpet; Wood Laminate Roof: 30+ Year Composition Heating: Electric; Fireplace; Forced Air; Heat Pump Cooling: Central; Heat Pump Fireplace: Living Room Utilities: 110; 220; Sewer-Step Sewer; Water-Rural Basement/Foundation: Concrete Floor; Entrance-Outside; Full; Heated; Plumbed; Poured Concrete; Unfinished; Walkout-Level Seller's Disclosure: No