subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite map
Sat, Nov 07 2009 

Published March 21, 2009 09:50 pm - GALENA, Kan. — One might get the impression at some Galena City Council meetings that Dale Oglesby and David Sizemore don’t like each other.
Oglesby, the mayor, and Sizemore, a councilman, said that would be mistaken. They say they simply disagree with each other, but don’t dislike each other.
Sizemore is challenging Oglesby for top city post in the April 7 election. The election ballot also includes a few other contested city races and several school board races.


Galena mayor’s race highlights ‘management differences’



By Roger McKinney

rmckinney@joplinglobe.com

GALENA, Kan. — One might get the impression at some Galena City Council meetings that Dale Oglesby and David Sizemore don’t like each other.

Oglesby, the mayor, and Sizemore, a councilman, said that would be mistaken. They say they simply disagree with each other, but don’t dislike each other.

Sizemore is challenging Oglesby for top city post in the April 7 election. The election ballot also includes a few other contested city races and several school board races.

Sizemore, 61, is retired as a production superintendent with a chemical plant in California. He graduated from Galena High School. He returned to Galena in 1996. He was appointed to his council position in January 2007. This is his first campaign for an elected position.

Oglesby, 55, is in the insurance salvage business. He attended Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. He has lived in Galena nearly 20 years. He is finishing his fourth, nonconsecutive term as mayor and also served on the Galena City Commission.

At a recent meeting, Sizemore accused Oglesby of deliberately not informing him of a meeting with Missouri American Water Co. officials until just before the meeting was about to start. Oglesby said Sizemore’s claim was a political stunt, and that Sizemore had been informed of the meeting several days beforehand.

Oglesby said if he’s given another term as mayor, he would focus on improving the town’s infrastructure and economic development. He said that would include seeing through construction of a medical office building that has started.

“I want to keep the push on economic development that we’ve got going,” Oglesby said.

He said he also has been in talks with an environmentally friendly industry about moving to Galena.

Sizemore said he would help the city departments to work cooperatively. He said he also would emphasize equipment maintenance and upgrade playground equipment in city parks. He said he would like to start an incentive program for building new homes in town.

Sizemore said he doesn’t think Oglesby spends enough time working as mayor, though it doesn’t pay anything. He said the town needs a mayor who sometimes is in city hall.

“I just don’t think he spends the time necessary to do the job,” Sizemore said. “He doesn’t work good with the City Council. He ignores us. It’s not personal. People can’t contact him.”

Oglesby said it’s a not a full-time position and that Sizemore would be too involved with how city department heads operate.



print this story    email this story    comment on this story   

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.


Add a comment on this story







autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
: Special Offer For New Subscribers : 32 buy 1 get 1 free offers

Click Here!



Featured Jobs

HIRING HAIR STYLIST
NOW HIRING HAIR STYLIST. Fun and energetic salon. 417-845-0555, Tanya....>MORE

TRUCK BROKERS
TRUCK BROKERS LANGE LOGISTICS, INC., a 3PL company seeks Account Managers in Joplin. Openings also in Dallas, Nashville ...>MORE

SEEKING MICROSOFT SYSTEMS ANALYST
Seeking Microsoft Systems Analyst. Candidate will assist with presales consulting, primary installation and support of W...>MORE

MARS PET CARE

in Miami Ok. is now accepting applications for a Lead A position, on 2nd or 3rd shift. The position requires a hi
...>MORE

OPIES TRANSPORT
Now Hiring Over the Road Drivers with 2 years experience. 800-341-9963 www.opiestransport.com ...>MORE

SALES
NYSE and Co., opening a new division. Will train. Looking for full-time or part-time. Call Mike, (417)448-4732....>MORE

TELLER
Local credit union has opening for part time teller 25-35 hours per week, experience preferred. Apply in person Joplin M...>MORE

HAIR STYLIST
for Carthage salon.
417-388-2074.
...>MORE

MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATES
The Freeman Southwest Family YMCA in Neosho, MO has two openings for
Member Services Associates.
These part-t
...>MORE

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Work along side and direct physically and mentally challenged adults in a work setting. Starts $8.00-$10.00 per hour. Co...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Transportation

2008 HONDA RUCKUS
black, low mileage, $1500. 918-961-8995....>MORE

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Super sharp, loaded, cold air front and rear, extra clean, $3200. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

CHEVROLET, 2004 SILVERADO SS,
all high gloss black paint with full bed cover, 20” chrome wheels, white face gauges, 6.0 liter engine, all wheel drive,...>MORE

PONTIAC, 1997 SUNFIRE,
2 door, automatic, low miles, very nice, $2650. 434-7382....>MORE

2002 KIA OPTIMA EX
KIA, 2002 Optima EX, 4 door, leather, loaded, cold air, sunroof, CD, extra nice, $3200. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
2 door, spoiler, automatic, cold air, CD, extra nice, $2400. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

1984 SUZUKI SAMURAI
4x4, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 74,500 miles, 30+ mpg, $3000. (620)856-5807 or 620-762-2155....>MORE

TOYOTA, 2009 CAMRY LE,
excellent conditon, black/tan, 29,500 miles, bought from Fletcher, warranty, $18,900. 417-793-1613...>MORE

2005 SAAB 9-3 TURBO
leather, automatic, 83,000 miles, $6800. (417)438-5487....>MORE

1999 DODGE NEON
5 speed, air, 92,000 miles. 417-529-4420 or 417-781-8907....>MORE

See all ads

Featured Homes

FURNISHED 3 BR
2 ba, 1750 sq. ft. vaulted ceilings, located in S. Joplin, near Shoal Creek, $97,500. Usa Real Estate 417-781-1233....>MORE

OPEN HOUSE 2-4 P.M.
3 br, 2 ba, 2-car gar., 1660 sq. ft. with lots of amenities, 2228 W. 29th. $129,900. 417-825-0557....>MORE

1219 XENIA COURT
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. 3 br, 2 ba, $84,000. 629-6135....>MORE

ATTRACTIVE, COMFORTABLE 4 BR
3 ba, 2-level, 2600 sq. ft. home. Greystone Subdivision, $194,900. 103 Jason Blvd., Oronogo, MO. Open house, Sunday 11 a...>MORE

916 OREGON
OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 PM , CARTERVILLE. 3 br, 2 1/2 ba REDUCED! 417-439-5010....>MORE

DEERFIELD ESTATES
in Carl Junction, prime building sites, reduced $10,000 each. 417-825-0052...>MORE

2 BR CENTRAL HEAT/AIR,
gar, $475/$300 appliances 4117 S Pennsylvania 417-389-6737...>MORE

BY OWNER REDUCED PRICE!
3 br, 2 ba, 1840 sq. ft., remodeled, all new interior, new roof, $79,900. 436 N. Wall, Joplin. 240-432-8336....>MORE

3 BR, 1 BA, 827 S. PICHER
central heat/air, refrigerator, stove $500/$500. 437-6365....>MORE

LOMA LINDA
2 BR, 2 BA, 1 year lease, $750/$700. No pets. (417)310-0056....>MORE

See all ads

Other Cool Stuff

CHEAP PUPPIES
Border Terriers, Dachshunds, Italian Greyhound, Lhasas, Morkies, Norwich Terriers, Shih-Tzus, Standard Poodles (chocolat...>MORE

14 WEEK-10 WEEK OLD MORKIE
males, $200. Papillion females, $200. 417-548-2433....>MORE

KENNELL REDUCTION
Chihuahua’s and French Bulldog’s, AKC, pups to young adults, very nice, Chihuahua’s $100/up, Frenchis, $900/up. (417)394...>MORE

TWO LIVING ESTATE SALES, ONE SITE

Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
28245 Fir Road, Carl Junction, MO.
Follow signs.
Downsizing
...>MORE

COUCH
full size, with pillows, light pastel colors, lavender and blue, no cats, no dogs, no kids, $150 or offer. 624-2197....>MORE

YORKIE, POMERANIAN AND SILKY PUPPIES
wanting forever homes. Well socialized. Prices $75-$300. Early Christmas presents (417)652-7510, leave message. ...>MORE

COFFEE, END AND ENTRY TABLE
coffee, end and entry tables, Nordic Track Walk Fit, sewing machine desk, (417)206-4958....>MORE

2 CREMATION NICHES
2 CREMATION NICHES Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, moving must sell quick. Call Carolyn, (417)624-3017....>MORE

1950S CAVALIER COKE MACHINE
in working order, $350. (417)782-2751....>MORE

CHIHUAHUAS
Chorkies, WaPoos, Shih-Tzus, just in time for Christmas. $85 to $250. Registered and shots 417-438-6057...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

 

 

The Joplin Globe Electronic Edition