Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Brock Healy Scores 24, Jordan Dannar 20; Owyn Wuillay Does Dirty Work in W

Brock Healy scored 24 points for Worth County Monday and Jordan Dannar added 20 for the Tigers in a lopsided 80-4 win over North Harrison Monday. Everyone knew who would be the scoring weapons for the Tigers coming into the season, as they got most of their starters back. But it was their depth which has shown the biggest improvement. Owyn Wuillay led the second group of Tigers on the floor, and there was no dropoff from the first group as Owyn had 8 boards and 6 assists, both team highs. He also added four steals as he did the dirty work on the floor to keep the Tigers going.

Like the girls game, the boys game was over early as North Harrison didn’t have an answer for Worth County’s swarming, pressing defense. Brock Healy had 13 points to fuel the Tigers’ run while Jordan Dannar had 7 and Hudson Cameron (Grant Cameron’s brother and Kayna (Wake) Cameron’s son) had 6 in the period. Tucker Fletchall had the other two points. The only points from the Shamrocks came from a transition basket from Jacoby Ballard as Worth County led 28-2 after one.

The scoring was a lot more balanced for Worth County in the second as six Tigers reached the scoring column. Jordan Dannar was a constant with 7 points. Brock Healy had 5, Cole Hardy got on the board with 4, Tucker Fletchall knocked down a 3-pointer after he grabbed an offensive board and dribbled to an open area where he knocked it down, and Jarrett Gilland and Mason Hiatt got on the board with two each. 

The lone tally for North Harrison in the second came from Meric (Jaxcynn’s brother) Hansel, who made a nice inside move after Scotty Briggs grabbed an offensive board. Brock Healy split two green shirts and got on the line to convert a three point play to put Worth County up 51-4 at the half.

Even though Worth County took off the press after the first quarter, they were still pressuring the ball and keeping the ball out of the paint and forcing turnovers. Seven Tigers scored in the third, led by Jordan Dannar and Brock Healy with 6 each, Hudson Cameron, Cole Hardy, and Jarrett Gilland each with 3, and Tucker Fletchall and Owyn Wuillay with 2. Weston Hill, who anchored the high post a lot and kept the ball moving all night, finally got on the board in the fourth quarter, as did Max Hiatt. 

The “B” game was more competitive as the Shamrocks were able to break the Tiger press and get into their offense. But the Tigers were still able to get the win behind the play of Jace Mullock, who had five points for the Tigers, including a 3-pointer, in the 7-4 win. Tucker Fletchall had the other two points for the Tigers. Keaton Hill and Meric Hansel had two each for the Shamrocks.


Pattonsburg Football Ends Season in King City

Lightning did not strike twice for Pattonsburg, which fell 88-48 to King City Friday. They did better against King City than the first time, in which they lost 50-8. They hung with the Wildkats much better this time, but fell further and further behind as the game progressed.

Camden Griffith completed 24 of his 41 passes for 393 yards. Gage Fortner completed one pass for 7 yards and Landon Preston completed a 16 yard pass for a total of 416 yards. Camden Griffith had 11 carries for 73 yards. 

Gavin Humphrey had 7 catches for 196 yards for the Panthers. Landon Preston had 11 catches for 119 yards. Alex Young had 4 catches for 83 yards and Drake Sperry had 4 catches for 21 yards. 

The Panthers were shorthanded, playing without Jace Estrada, who had a concussion he sustained against North Andrew. Without their best run stopper, King City was able to run roughshod over them. Graham Medsker had 31 carries for 303 yards, while Landon Carlson had 7 carries for 84 yards. They worked the read option to perfection and like the Albany game, Pattonsburg could not buy a stop when they needed to. King City lost prize receiver Ryder Sample during the Albany game, but got him back Friday, meaning that they could isolate him and another receiver and force Pattonsburg to defend six on six. King City established the pass early on, with Carlson completing four of his six pass attempts for 96 yards, allowing them to run the ball down Pattonsburg’s throats the rest of the night.

For Pattonsburg, Parker Virtue did all he could in his final game as a Panther, getting 13 tackles. Another senior, Bryson Clark, had 7 tackles. Landon Preston had 5 tackles, as did Gavin Humphrey 5, Camden Griffith 3, Gage Fortner 3, Alex Young 3, Remington White 3, Collin Mason 2, Tate Richardson 1, and Ryker Fortner 1. Parker Virtue had 1 sack.

The game started off well for Pattonsburg as they won the toss and overcame a sack as Camden Griffith scrambled for 17 yards to the 40 and a first down. On third and 11 at the 39, Landon Preston caught a short pass and outran everyone to the house with 10:17 left in the first to make it 6-0.

King City had their hands team out on the field to recover all the onsides kicks that Pattonsburg threw at them. They got it at their own 38 and an offsides penalty put it on the Panther 37. From there, King City aired it out to Ryder Sample, who outran everyone to the house make it 6-6 with 10:09 left in the first.

But then it was Gavin Humphrey who caught a short pass and outran everyone to the house with 9:05 left in the first from 65 yards out as the Panthers overcame a penalty. 

Pattonsburg was hitting harder this game and got a solid shot in as Collin Mason and Parker Virtue blew up an option on the next series. But then Sample caught a 10 yard pass to soften up the Panther defense and Medsker took it 29 yards to the three. Gavin Humphrey rung Landon Carlson’s bell at the 2, and he came out of the game for a play, but King City lined up Darwin Bowden in the Wildcat formation and he took it to the house with 7:05 left in the first. Medsker ran in the extra points to put King City up 14-12.

The game was shaping up to be a scoring fest, meaning the first team to get a stop would have a good chance of taking control. Pattonsburg marched right back down the field again as they started off on their own 27. An offsides penalty put it on the 32, and Drake Sperry caught a six yard pass to get to the 38. A halfback pass from Landon Preston to Gavin Humphrey picked up 18 yards to the 24, and Pattonsburg was in position to gain the lead again. But after an incomplete pass, a botched hook and ladder resulted in a fumble pounced on by Darwin Bowden at the 21, and King City overcame a third and seven  as Carlson took it 56 yards to the house with 5:23 left in the first. Medsker ran in the extra points to put King City up 22-12.

From there, it was King City all the way. 305 pound behemoth Kavien Aborn was a disruptive presence on defense the next series, getting a sack to stop Pattonsburg on the next series. Back to back tackles by Parker Virtue and another one by Bryson Clark gave Pattonsburg a rare stop, but Aborn came through with another sack for King City and the Panthers were forced to punt. King City overcame a block in the back penalty to get Medsker in the end zone with 10:25 left in the second and Sample ran in the extra points to make it 30-12, and King City was always up by two or more possessions the rest of the way. 

The teams traded scores the rest of the half. With King City leading 58-36 at halftime and getting the ball to start the second half, Landon Preston recovered an onsides kick to give Pattonsburg a glimmer of hope and that set up a sensational grab by Preston against double coverage to cut it to 58-42 with 10:26 left in the third. But Medsker got loose for 21 yards to the 13 on the next series to set up an 11 yard pass to Sample to put King City back in control again at 64-42 with 8:46 left in the third. 

Pattonsburg could not convert a fourth and two at the King City 32 on the next series. Remington White, Parker Virtue, and Alex Young combined to drop Medsker for no gain, and Remington White stopped Medsker again to set up third and nine. But then Carlson picked up 12 yards to the Panther 35, and King City marched down the field and set up Medsker’s 20 yard scamper to make it 72-42 after Medsker’s extra point run. 

Pattonsburg may have found a new receiver for next year as Alex Young showed the ability to adjust his route to the ball and hauled in a sensational catch at the King City 25. But on the next play, a botched screen pass resulted in a fumble returned by King City to the Panther 32. A controversial pass interference call on Pattonsburg put the ball on the 17, and two plays later, Bowden was in the end zone for King City to make it 80-42. 

Camden Griffith’s scramble with 11:49 left in the fourth turned into a 49 yard scamper to cut it to 80-48, but then Tucker Mollus ran back the ensuing kickoff to the Panther 20, and that set up Ryder Sample’s 24 yard run with 10:11 left. Sample ran in the extra points for the final tally of the evening. 


Letter to the Editor -- End Non-Compete Clauses

We often hear about the healthcare workforce shortage ongoing in our country. I feel it pertinent to clarify that much of the shortage is intentionally induced by hospital systems and the non-compete clauses standard in their employment contracts. 

A non-compete clause essentially ties a physician’s hands to a hospital. The hospital can make any changes they desire, and the physician has no recourse. In many cases, if the physician refuses and leaves, they must uproot their entire family and move to a new location to be able to treat patients. This creates an unnecessary access barrier to healthcare nationwide with a far greater impact felt by rural America. 

As an example, I previously served 14 years as the medical director of a 14-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation unit at a local hospital. My non-compete included standard language of not taking patients upon my departure but went even further preventing me from practicing medicine, in any capacity whatsoever, within a 30-mile radius for 2 years. When our hospital was purchased by a local university, the non-compete was increased to a 50-mile radius and was non-negotiable. I refused to sign and left. 

After almost a year, the hospital has not even tried to fill the out-patient void left by my resignation, leaving far too many under treated and without access to the care they need. The overreaching non-compete language commonplace in healthcare employment contracts must be reconsidered as it continues to exacerbate our healthcare workforce shortage and diminish patient care.


Thank you,

Dr. David Lancaster, DO


Monday, November 4, 2024

Brooklyn Smith Hangs 25, Renae Gladstone 10 on Shamrocks

Brooklyn Smith hung 25 on North Harrison Monday and Renae Gladstone added 10 as Worth County ended the game early and won 45-13. Worth County came out swarming and pressing early and put the game away after the first quarter. A pair of steals from Brooklyn Smith and Brianna Riley set up the first two baskets and a third chance putback from Kennedy Murphy made it 6-0 and forced the first Shamrock timeout.

By the four minute mark of the first quarter, the rebounding margin was already 8-0 in Worth County’s favor and the turnover margin was 5-1. 

For the rest of the period, Brooklyn Smith went into bezerk mode as she grabbed a putback, threw a perfect skip pass to Brianna Riley for two, then scored off three straight steals and Renae Gladstone got loose after Riley got a steal and fed Kaydence Downing, who fed Renae for the finish. Worth County would score 20 unanswered points before Raegan Hogan broke the shutout for the Shamrocks.

The rest of the game was all Tigers as Brooklyn Smith scored all nine points of the second quarter as Worth County led 29-6 at halftime. In the third quarter, Renae Gladstone got untracked and scored eight of her ten points while Smith added four more. Jolee Hauber and Brecklyn Rush got on the board for the Tigers in the fourth quarter.

Brooklyn Smith diversified her game from last year, distributing the ball a lot more, getting seven assists. She stuffed the stat chart, getting nine boards, seven assists, and eight steals and “only” one 3-pointer, a buzzer beater at the half. 

Renae Gladstone (Anna Gladstone’s sister) couldn’t believe that she had 10 points, but she ran the floor well, always got to the open area, and finished. 

The most improved player on the floor from last year was Brianna Riley, who earned a starting role with her hustle. While Brooklyn and Renae were doing most of the scoring, she was making all the hustle plays, disrupting North Harrison and pressuring the ball. 

The interior of the Tigers was strong as well. Kennedy Murphy, who had as many as 17 boards in a game last year, picked up where she left off last year and co-led the team with nine boards; she chipped in with four points. Kynlee Steele (Kynah Steele’s sister), who showed a lot of improvement towards the end of the season last year, earned a starting role with her physical play; she battled foul trouble, but she rebounded well while she was in there. Jane Hawk was one of the first Tigers off the bench and also grabbed some boards. Brecklyn Rush got some hustle plays and some steals while she was in there. 

For North Harrison, the majority of their players are sixth graders going up against seventh and eighth graders; their focus is on growth and development this year. Amelia Long (Coach Long’s daughter) showed some promise as a scorer and rebounder; only a sixth grader, she led the team with eight points and eight boards, just short of a double double. Three other sixth graders, Quincy Norris, Taryn Johnson (Trendi’s sister), and McKenna Hill, showed potential in handling the ball. Raegan Hogan showed the ability to block shots.

One focus will be on finding scoring around Amelia Long. Quincy Norris got loose for a basket and added a free throw for three points, while Raegan Hogan added a basket. 

For Worth County, Brooklyn Smith had 25 points. Renae Gladstone had 10, Kennedy Murphy 4, and Brianna Riley, Jolee Hauber, and Brecklyn Rush had 2 each.

Brecklyn Rush had 1 block.

Brooklyn Smith and Kennedy Murphy had 9 boards each. Brianna Riley had 5, Kynlee Steele, Renae Gladstone, and Jane Hawk all had 3, Jolee Hauber 2, and Brecklyn Rush 1.

Brooklyn Smith had 7 assists. Hadley Rush had 2, and Brianna Riley, Kennedy Murphy Kaydence Downing, Jane Hawk, and Brianna Riley all had 1.

Brooklyn Smith and Brianna Riley had 4 tips. Kennedy Murphy and Renae Gladstone had 3, and Brecklyn Rush and Hadley Rush had 1.

Brooklyn Smith and Brianna Riley had 8 steals each. Renae Gladstone had 4, Brecklyn Rush 3, Kennedy Murphy 2, and Hadley Rush and Kaeslyn Briner (Kambree and Karson’s sister) 1.

For North Harrison, Amelia Long had 8, Quincy Norris 3, and Raegan Hogan 2.

Raegan Hogan had 2 blocks and Lily Lane 1.

Amelia Long had 8 rebounds, Raegan Hogan 4, Lily Lane and Quincy Norris 2, and McKenna Hill and Taryn Johnson 1.

Amelia Long, Raegan Hogan, and Quincy Norris had 1 assist each.

Amelia Long had 4 tips, Raegan Hogan had 2 and Quincy Norris and Lily Lane had 1.

Amelia Long had 4 steals. Quincy Norris, Raegan Hogan, and McKenna Hill had 2 and Lily Lane 1.


Saturday, November 2, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 30th, 2024

On October 21st, Theresa Marcione (44) of Mount Ayr failed to appear in Worth County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond was denied. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department had arrested her on October 18th on a charge of Driving While Barred. Bond for the Ringgold County charge was set at $2,000. 

On October 21st, Brewster Pepper (39) of Paris (MO) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Driving While Revoked and Driving Vehicle on Left Side when View Obstructed. He was assessed $600 in fines and costs by Judge Corey Herron. 

On October 21st, Joseph Dixon (44) of Kansas City failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court for a probation revocation hearing. He had been serving probation on a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender. Bond was denied. 

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chance Midyett (36) of King City in Gentry County on charges of DWI, Unlawfully Operating UTV on Highway, and Unlawfully Operating UTV Under the Influence of Alcohol. 

On October 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Peterbilt tractor-trailer began to skid at the 24.2 mile marker on I-29 in Platte County at around 3 pm, setting of a chain reaction of crashes. First, a 2002 Toyota Corolla struck the rear of a 2022 Freightliner before skidding off the road into a tree line. The Peterbilt them struck and Freightliner, causing it to strike a 2022 Ford F-350. A male infant was killed in the wreck. Injured were Terry Swartz (44) of St. Joseph, Joseph Waxmonski (47) of Linwood (KS), Samani Majouri (57) of Lincoln (NE), and Patsy Withrow (78) of Savannah. 

On October 23rd, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Jay Shirley (55) of Carrolton alleging two counts Sexual Contact with Student (Felony). Bond was denied. The defendant allegedly committed these acts while employed as a teacher at Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe. 

On October 23rd, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Luis Eduardo Pineda-Zarao (29) of Lebanon (TN), a citizen of Mexico, was convicted by a jury for participating in a $4.7 million conspiracy to distribute more than 335 kilograms of Methamphetamine and 22 kilograms of Heroin in the Kansas City area as part of a drug trafficking organization tied to the Carteles Unidos cartel in Michoacan (Mexico). He is one of 44 defendants charged in this case. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.

On October 24th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the indictments of Kal Nay (21) of Oak Grove (MO) and Robert Turnage (20) of Blue Springs (MO) for their alleged roles in participating in a conspiracy to distribute Fentanyl earlier this year. Nay was also charged with possessing six machine gun conversion devices and unlawful possession of a machine gun. 

On October 24th, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued as a band of showers and thunderstorms moved across Kansas and western Missouri that evening. In St. Joseph, there were several downed trees and limbs. There was hail up to one inch in Caldwell County. In Hamilton, there were winds as high as 60 mph. The storm missed this area and there were barely sprinkles. 

On October 24th, the body of Herb VanVactor (75) of Stanberry was found on private property he owned north of Parnell in Worth County at a pond where he had been fishing in what the Missouri State Highway Patrol says was a drowning incident. His personal possessions were found near the pond, but he could not be located, prompting a massive search. The Worth County Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Department of Conservation were involved along with the Clarinda Dive Team.

On October 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Christopher Wiederholt (64) of Conception Junction alleging Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) and Driving While Revoked (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On October 24th, Daemon Johnson (48) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Speeding (26+ mph over), No Valid License, and No Seat Belt. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and fined $110 plus court costs by Judge Steven Hudson. 

On October 24th, Donald Greenleaf (32) of Waseca (MN) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to 70 days in jail by Judge Steven Hudson with credit for 74 days served.

On October 24th, Jimmie Dankel (54) of Fort Dodge pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to five years probation by Judge Steven Hudson. All fines and costs must be paid within 120 months, including $2,675 owed to North Missouri Court Services. 

On October 24th, Frederick Ellis (70) of Buena Vista (AR) failed to appear in Harrison County Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A warrant was issued and bond set at $10,000, cash only. 

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Horsman (74) of Clarksdale alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cody Adwell (46) of Ravenwood alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Randall Sego (58) of Stanberry alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), DWI, and No Insurance.

On October 25th, an extradition hearing was scheduled for Demetrius Patten (23) of Bethany on a Tarrant County (TX) Warrant (Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle). Bond was denied. 

On October 25th at around 11:30 pm, a 1994 Dodge 1500 driven by Kevin Berry (42) of Trenton was westbound on Route 6 one half of a mile north of Jamesport and a 2023 John Deere Tractor driven by Randall Bears (39) of Blythedale was westbound. The Dodge attempted to make a left turn and struck the John Deere with the driver’s side mirror. Berry received minor injuries and was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

On October 28th, Jay Johnston (56) of Los Angeles was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in the events of January 6th. He allegedly joined other rioters in a mass assault against officers guarding a tunnel entrance to the US Capitol. He is an actor who has played roles in “Bob’s Burgers,” “Arrested Development,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” and has appeared on “Mr. Show with Bob and David.”

On October 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tracy McMinn (47) of Wathena (KS) in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Plates, Speeding, and No Seat Belt. The Patrol also arrested William Tyler (52) of Wathena (KS) on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt.

On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Darrell Cronk (63) of Maryville alleging Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer. An affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges that the defendant conducted a traffic stop on two juveniles in a golf cart using a flashing red light on the dash of his personal vehicle on September 29th. The defendant allegedly told the juveniles that it was getting dark and that they needed to go home. After the police made contact with the defendant, he allegedly stated that since the place he was in was inside an incorporated town and they did not have a police department, the responsibility fell on him as the mayor to enforce the ordinances. The affidavit said the defendant had previously been advised by the Sheriff’s Department that he was not allowed to conduct such traffic stops. 

On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Sandra Branchcomb (38) of Bedford alleging DWI. 

On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Weston Redden (19) of Maryville alleging Assault (Felony). 

On October 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Chevy Silverado driven by Michael Cole (56) of Fish Creek (W) and a 1979 Suzuki CB850 driven by Brandon Church (43) of St. Joseph were eastbound on Route E one half of a mile west of Darlington at around 6:08 pm. The Silverado attempted to turn north on Route H and crossed into the path of the Suzuki. Church received serious injuries and was lifeflighted to Truman Medical Center.

On October 28th, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla, and his political action committee, America PAC. The defendants allegedly announced the daily chance of a $1 million cash prize to voters who would sign a political petition circulated by his PAC. Musk has been campaigning for GOP Presidential Nominee Donald Trump this election cycle.

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 





Friday, November 1, 2024

Letter to the Editor -- Vote the Issues

Dear Editor,

I am weary hearing government is trying to legislate what a woman can do with her own body.

Government legislation is for all of us. As for her "own body," when was the last time you saw a mother holding her infant and saying, "See my body?" I never have.

I put chicken eggs in an incubator. At no time do I think that egg is an incubator or that incubator is an egg. Two separate entities, as are a woman and her baby.

Please vote, not by party, gender, or race, but by issues. This election is more than just the presidential race. Many important issues are on the ballot.

Ann Roach

Grant City, MO

Sister Mary Ellen Auffert 1934-2024

Sister Mary Ellen Auffert, 90, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison (KS), died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The vigil service will be Sunday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Monday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Mary Ellen Auffert was born on March 21, 1934, in Parnell, Missouri, one of four children of John and Rachel Hovenkotter Auffert. She entered the Benedictine Sisters in Atchison in 1954, and taught elementary grades for 13 years. She earned a degree in elementary education from Mount St. Scholastica College in 1964. She became a missionary in Mineiros, Goias, Brazil, and did pastoral and catechetical ministry there from 1967-1975. After she returned to Atchison, she did library work and campus ministry at Benedictine College, and food service at the monastery. Sister Mary Ellen returned to Brazil in 1983 and helped with hospital and book store ministry for three years. She returned to care for her parents, and later did pro-life ministry and founded Pro-Life Religious International to give aid to those working in pro-life activities. She also did pastoral ministry in Seneca for a period before becoming principal of the elementary school in Tecumseh, Neb., in 2004. In all, she was blessed with nearly seventy years of devoted monastic profession.

Sister Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents John and Rachel Hovenkotter Auffert and her brothers, Leo and Charles. She is survived by her brother Philip, sister-in-laws Willa Auffert and Donna Auffert, numerous nieces, nephews and her monastic family. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home (www.arensbergpruett.com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Mount St. Scholastica or made online at the Mount’s web site (www.mountosb.org).