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June 30 – July 3

Posted on July 5, 2016July 6, 2016

Everett “Doodle” Dwayne Matthews Sr
1951-2016

Everett “Doodle” Dwayne Matthews Sr. 64, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born August 14, 1951 in Dekalb, MO. He served proudly in the Marines, and worked in the construction industry. He had a heart of gold and was always helping other people. He enjoyed playing cards, bingo, fishing, collecting sport cards, woodworking and carpentry. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He adored everyone, and he was a member of the Eureka Valley Baptist Church. Doodle was preceded in death by parents, father, John Samuel Matthews, step-mother, Flora Ann, mother, Shirley Goldesberry, step-father, David Goldesberry, a sister, Deborah Matthews, and one great grandson, Cyler Matthews. Survivors include, son, Everett “Doodle” Matthews Jr. (Fiance Deniece) of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Deborah Guthrie (Adam) of Tiffin, IA, sons, John (Rhiannon) Matthews, and Joseph Matthews (Fiance Katie) both of St. Joseph, MO, brother, Johnny Ray (Ava) Matthews, sister, Joyce (Everett) Jonas, half-sister, Amy (Art) Hecker all of of St. Joseph, MO, nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home with Rev. Dude Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Bethel Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Everett Matthews Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Couldry
1944-2016

Shirley Ann Couldry, 72, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born February 26, 1944 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of the late Laura & Ivan Conard. She and Charles “Dick” Couldry were married 25 glorious years. She graduated from Benton High School in 1962, and received her Associates Degree from Missouri Western State College in Accounting and Business. She was a Homemaker. Her family was her greatest love. She was our “go to mom” who solved all our problems, always with love and understanding. She was the rock and foundation of our family. She was very talented and could do any and all crafts. She would sit hours at a time making something, and then would give it to someone as a gift. She would never sell it because she always said it would have no worth. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Laura Lee Gentry. Survivors include husband: Charles “Dick” Couldry of the home, daughters: Penney Renee Robinson Boling and companion (Tommy), Nicole “Nicky” Lee Robinson-Steele & husband Derek, son, William “Joe” Robinson and companion Stephanie, step-daughters, Shelli (Kevin) Steeby, Kelli (Derrall) Jackson, brother, Robert Lee Conard, grandkids: Sami, Laura, Beau, Tasha, Joe, Rod, Blake, Brad, Leslie, and Brandon, step-grandkids, Kevin Jr., Katelin, Brandon, Kayla, Kellica, and Jerod, and 20 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Mom and Dads home.

Gerald Lee Schumann
1939-2016

Gerald Lee Schumann, 77, of Emporia died on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia.
Gerald was born on June 27, 1939 in Sabetha, Kansas the son of George Henry and Edith May Feller Schumann. Gerald was baptized into the Triune God on July 30, 1939, and was confirmed in the faith in 1953 all in Hiawatha, Kansas. He married Orinne Alice Lacy on August 29, 1959 in Hiawatha, Kansas. She survives.
Other surviving family members include: sons, Mike Schumann and wife Shannon, Daniel Schumann and wife Donna, David Schumann all of Emporia, and Samuel Schuman of Topeka; daughters, Michelle Gavin and husband Brad, and Gaye Harden and husband Russell both of Emporia; former daughter in laws, Sandra Heins, and Frankie Carr; sisters; Suzanne Anderson of Lawrence, and Nanci Oswald and husband Gary of Hiawatha; grandchildren, Josh Taylor, Jerrod Schumann, Kali Carson, Jamie Hilton, Lacie Schumann, Garrett Schumann, Colton Schumann, Angela Richard, Ashley Salter, Chelsea Barry, Jacob Schumann, Dee Dee Schumann, and Matthew Harden; great-grandchildern Shayne McGee, Austin Houck, Bode Richard, Harper Richard, Traeger Garnett, Porter Garnett, Jagger Salter, Audrina Barry, Sebastian Barry, Miles Schumann, Grayson Schumann, Mandee Schumann, Brian Schumann, Brandon Hammond, Randall Hinson, Madelyn Harden, and two more on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Larry Schumann, and brother-in-law Dean Anderson.
Gerald owned and operated Gerald Schumann Electric Inc. in Emporia for 41 years. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Emporia.
Funeral services are 10:30, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Emporia with the visitation Wednesday night from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Maplewood Cemetery, Emporia. The family request no flowers with the memorial contribution to the Emporia Christian School in care of the funeral home.

Patsey Kay Manley
1940-2016

Patsey Kay Manley, 75, of Savannah, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home. She was born December 31, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter of the late Darlene & Arvin Nix. Patsey was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Manley Jr, and brother, Jimmie Ray Nix. Survivors include: son, Joseph Thomas of Chillicothe, MO, two sisters, Nancy Nix and Lois Robbins both of St. Joseph. Four grandchildren, Michael, Tesa, Wyatt, and Samantha. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.

Darryl Wayne Wood
1974-2016

Darryl Wayne Wood was born Wednesday, January 30th, 1974; and died Saturday, July 2nd, 2016. Visitation held Wednesday, July 6th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

Towanda Jaunita Goodpasture (McCartney)
1928-2016

Towanda Jaunita Goodpasture (McCartney) was born Thursday, July 26th, 1928; and passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation held Tuesday, July 5th, 2016, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Tuesday, July 5th, 2016, 1:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment held at the Monrovia Cemetery.

Kelly H. Williams, Sr.
1962-2016

Kelly H. Williams, Sr., 53, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home.
He was born July 18, 1962 to Robert and Kathleen Williams (Endicott) in Marysville, Kansas.
He grew up farming with his family and later attended Kansas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kelly would have celebrated 25 years of proud service with Altec Industries in October of 2016. He thoroughly enjoyed his position as Senior Consulting Engineer and the comradery of working with his colleagues.
Mr. Williams was a member of AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Professional Engineer Association and Kansas State University Alumni Association.
He was an avid K-State fan and enjoyed farming, flying and skiing. Kelly most of all loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Williams.
Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Webb and step father, Charles Webb, Bates City, Missouri; three sons, Kelly H. Williams, Jr. (Carissa), Seneca, Kansas, Kerry J. Williams (Meaghan), Lawrence, Kansas and Trey Williams, Agency, Missouri; two grandchildren, Wrigly and Robert Rowan Williams; three siblings, Kristi Kirk (Donnie), Odessa, Missouri, Kerry R. Williams (Shannon), Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Kim Patterson (Jeff), Overland Park, Kansas; and beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Kelly Williams Memorial Scholarship care of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Myrtle Evelyn King
1916-2016

HIAWATHA, KS Myrtle Evelyn King, 99, of Hiawatha, passed away at her daughter’s home in Hiawatha, Sunday, July 3, 2016.
She was born in McLouth, KS, November 29, 1916, one of five children born to the late Grant and Nita Gardner Myers. Myrtle grew up in McLouth, attending school there, later graduating from high school with the class of 1934.
Myrtle married Harold F. King, in 1934. To this marriage, they had seven children. They owned the locker plant in Nortonville before moving to Hiawatha in 1963, where he was manager of Hite’s Locker Plant. They later divorced in 1965.
Myrtle was well known in Hiawatha for being a waitress at the Delmonico Café for 16 years, along with several other restaurants through the years. She was a Green Thumb worker through the Brown County Health Dept. in the late 1980’s.
She loved watching her family grow, caring for flowers, playing bingo, and going to the Casinos. She was very active until her health no longer allowed her to get out.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, a son Robert in 1964; a daughter Elizabeth Bertels in 2010; and 7 grandchildren.
Survivors include four daughters: Shirley (John) Pantle of Nortonville, Nancy Scherer and Barbara (Leroy) Kiefer, both of Atchison, Debra King of Hiawatha; a son Richard King (Fiance’ Dianne Hudgins) of Falls City, NE; 21 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Myrtle’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Eternal Hope Family Life Center, 424 Oregon St., Hiawatha. Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl will officiate. Cremation will follow services with private family inurnment at a later date at the McLouth Cemetery.
Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Friday where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that evening.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Myrtle King Memorial Fund which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Michael Dwayne Eiman
1966-2016

Michael Dwayne Eiman 50, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home. He was born June 21, 1966 in St. Joseph, son of April and the late Dale Eiman. He graduated from Helen Davis (1989) and worked at UCP with the Meals on Wheels program. He enjoyed UCP, meals on wheels, bowling, Special Olympics, watching wrestling & the Chiefs, loved to dance, and listening to Garth Brooks. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff’s at UCP, and PCS Progressive Community Services, Glenda King and the other care givers for their service to our son and brother Michael. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Church. Preceding him in death are his father, Dale Eiman, step-brother, Jeffrey Eiman. Survivors include, mother, April Jean Eiman of Saint Joseph, MO, brother, Brandon (Mindy) Eiman of Saint Joseph, MO, nieces, Lauren & Taylor Eiman, two step-brother, Richard Dale (Patti) Eiman of Savannah, MO, and Scott (Barbie) Eiman of Chanhassen, MN, step-sister, Lana Kay Reynolds of St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Dr. Darrell Jones officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorials are requested to theUCP and Special Olympics.

Gov. Nixon to read Declaration of Independence outside Independence Hall

Posted on July 5, 2016

Gov. Jay Nixon will publicly read the Declaration of Independence in a re-enactment outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Friday, July 8, the 240th anniversary of the first reading of one of America’s most historic and important documents.

This will be the 39th year for the National Park Service to re-enact the event which occurred on July 8, 1776.

The Declaration of Independence was first publicly read by the sheriff of Philadelphia, Col. John Nixon, who was an ancestor of Gov. Nixon. The Governor said he is deeply honored to be able to read the Declaration of Independence from the same spot where it was read in 1776.

“At the time the Declaration of Independence was written, signed and read, the signers and those who believed in the cause for independence didn’t know if it was tantamount to a death sentence for treason against the Crown,” Gov. Nixon said. “It may be difficult for us today to imagine what a daring act this was. It will be both humbling and moving to be in the same place as one of my forefathers and read the same piece of American history that he did back in 1776.”

The re-enactment will take place at noon Eastern Time on July 8. The Governor, who will be outfitted in 18th-century style clothing, will be escorted to the reading platform by two actors playing the part of militia men. Gov. Nixon will read the Declaration in the text in which it was written from a replica “Dunlap Broadside” scroll.

(News Release)

Results from Frederick Ave sobriety checkpoint

Posted on July 5, 2016

The St. Joseph Police Department in conjunction with the Northwest Missouri DWI Task Force conducted a sobriety checkpoint in the 3500 block of Frederick Ave on July 1, 2016.

During the five hours of the operation officers checked 414 vehicles. There were two arrests for DWI, eight for drug violations, two for warrants, and eight for driver’s license violations.

(News Release)

Extreme heat followed by thunderstorms in your 7-day forecast

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

A heat advisory is in effect today from noon until 8 p.m. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Two hurt in ATV crash

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

Two people were hurt, one of them seriously, in an ATV crash in Mercer County early Monday morning.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the pair were riding the ATV at a high rate of speed when they entered a curve along Brant Street in the town of Mercer at 12:20 a.m. Monday. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which overturned and ejected both men.

The driver, Timothy Bombgardner, 26, of Springfield suffered serious injuries. Passenger Benjamin Stark, 27, of Mercer suffered what were described as minor injuries.

According to the patrol, alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

Both were transported to Harrison County Community Hospital for treatment.

Four young children hurt in unusual hit and run

Posted on July 5, 2016

Five people were hurt, including four children under the age of four, in an unusual crash in Trimble Monday night.

The crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says there was a disturbance in progress at Port Arthur Street and Howard Road in Trimble at about 9:40 p.m. when a motorist backed his Jeep Grand Cherokee into a canopy and hit five people.

The driver, Robert Hall of Lebanon, left the scene of the crash, according to the crash report.

According to the patrol, 25-year-old Ashley Howard of Independence was seriously hurt and was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.

Four youngsters, ranging in age from one to three years old, suffered minor injuries and were transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Elwood man killed in Andrew County crash

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

An Elwood, Kansas man was killed Saturday night in a crash on I-229 north of St Joseph. The crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says Brett Devling, 34, of Elwood, was driving north on the interstate at mile marker 11.6 shortly after 7pm Saturday when his vehicle crossed the median and hit a semi in the southbound lanes head-on.

The semi came to rest off the west side of the roadway on top of Devling’s vehicle.

Mr. Devling was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the semi was not hurt.

Braymer teen injured in crash

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

A teenager from Braymer, Missouri was injured when he rammed his pickup into a tree.

A crash report says 16-year-old Alexander Rogers was southbound on Route A north of Braymer at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. His truck left the road and struck a tree.

Rogers was transported by private vehicle to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of what were described as moderate injuries.

Weekend crash injures two in Nodaway County

Posted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

A single-vehicle crash in Nodaway County sent two people from Omaha to the hospital with serious injuries.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the Nissan Maxima was westbound on US-136 highway west of Burlington Junction Saturday morning when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.

Clarence McKnelly, 32, and Misty Petterson, 33 were transported to Fairfax Community Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Planned Road Work for northwest Missouri, July 4 – 10

Posted on July 4, 2016July 1, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of July 4 – 10 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Most routine work zones stop at noon Friday, July 1 and resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday, but some closures may remain in place. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays.

Andrew County

Route 48 – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge near Whitesville for a bridge replacement project. The road will be closed through mid-November.

Interstate 29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 to 1.5 miles south of Route O (Buchanan County) for a resurfacing project, July 5 – 8 from6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This includes a 15-foot width restriction.

Atchison County

I-29 – Striping, July 5 – 8

Route B – From U.S. Route 275 to U.S. Route 59 for pothole patching, June 5 – 8

Buchanan County

I-29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 (Andrew County) to 1.5 miles south of Route O for a resurfacing project July 5 – 8 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.This includes a 15-foot width restriction.

I-229 – Sweeping and flushing bridges July 5 – 7

U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge for maintenance July 5 – 8

Route YY – At the Belt Highway and Mitchell Road intersection for a resurfacing project. This project is expected to continue through September.

Caldwell County

Route D – CLOSED from NW Burnett Drive to Route HH for a culvert replacementJuly 5, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route D – CLOSED from SW Marble Drive to Route Z for a culvert replacementJuly 6, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route D – CLOSED from Route Z to SW Colt Drive for a culvert replacement July 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route D – CLOSED from SW Colt Drive to Route 116 for a culvert replacement July 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carroll County

Route H – From Route C to Route C (Livingston County) for pothole patching July 6 – 7

Chariton County

Route PP – At the Chariton River Overflow Bridge for maintenance July 5 – 6

Route 11 – At the Salt Creek Bridge for maintenance July 7 – 8

Clinton County

I-35 – Southbound from the 48 mile marker to the 52 mile marker just south of Cameron for pavement repair July 5 – 6

Daviess County

Route Y – CLOSED from Hamilton Street to Ridge Avenue for a culvert replacement July 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route P – CLOSED from 280^th Street to Route YY for a culvert replacement July 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DeKalb County

Route O – From Route 33 to Route J for pothole patching July 5 – 8

Route J – From U.S. Route 36 to Route 6 for pothole patching July 5 – 8

U.S. Route 36 – From I-35 to Sale Barn Road for pavement repair July 6 – 8

Gentry County

Route C – CLOSED at the Weldon Branch Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through July.

Route C – CLOSED at the Panther Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through August.

Route N – Pothole patching July 5 – 6

Grundy County

Route 146 – At the Raccoon Creek Bridge, Cattail Creek Bridge and the Sugar Creek Bridge for maintenance July 5 – 8

Route NN – Pothole patching July 5 – 8

Route O – Pothole patching July 5 – 8

Harrison County

I-35 – Striping July 5 – 8

Route TT – Pothole patching July 5 – 8

Route CC – CLOSED from East 320^th Place to East 330^th Street for a culvert replacement July 5 – 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Route ZZ – Pothole patching July 7 – 8

Holt County

I-29 – At the Nodaway River Bridge for maintenance July 5 – 7. This includes an overnight lane closures.

I-29 – Striping July 5 – 8

I-29 – From mile marker 84 (Mound City exit) to mile marker 66 (Nodaway River Bridge) for pavement repair July 6 – 8. This includes a 15-foot width restriction.

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – From Route 139 to Route 130 for pavement repair July 5 – 8

Route U – CLOSED from Noel Drive to Route 129 for a culvert replacement July 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route DD – CLOSED from Route 139 to Clark Drive for a culvert replacement July 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Livingston County

Route D – From Route C to the end of state maintenance for pothole patching July 5

Route H – From Route C to Route C (Carroll County) for pothole patching July 6 – 7

Route 139 – From U.S. Route 24 to Route J for pothole patching July 8

Mercer County

Route W – Sealing July 5 – 8

Route CC – Sealing and patching July 5 – 8

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – Northbound single lane closure at the White Cloud Creek Bridge, just north of the Andrew County line, for a bridge deck replacement project July 5 – 8. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 136 – From Route F to Route E for shoulder work July 5 – 8

Sullivan County

Route C – CLOSED from Ferris Drive to Roman Road for a culvert replacementJuly 5 – 6, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Route C – CLOSED from Roman Road to Route U for a culvert replacement July 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route O – CLOSED at Route 5 for a culvert replacement July 6, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route C – CLOSED from Route U to Route P for a culvert replacement July 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route C – CLOSED from Route P to Garden Drive for a culvert replacement July 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.