Aivry Griffin Golf Tournament Donors

The following businesses and individuals donated to the Aivry Griffin Memorial Golf Tournament according to the Foundation:

$1,000 or more

Donnetta and the Late Roy James-Grant City

Daniel and Bobbi Gladstone-Worth

Wiederholt Truck Repair-Stanberry

$500 or more

Jack and Patti Spainhower-Grant City

Rick and Jackie Ridge (Pleasant Valley Farms and Prugh Dunfee Funeral Home)-Grant City

Nucor LMP-Maryville

Mosaic Medical Center-Albany

SurGro-Sheridan

The Petaler-Grant City

Doy Allen and Jamie Allee-Grant City

Brennen and Brooke Claypool-Grant City

Engel Farms-Jay and DJ-Grant City

$250 or more

WestFork Tire and Auto-Stanberry

Worth County Care and Rehab-Grant City

Pettijohn Auto Center-Bethany

Sherri’s Pharmacy-Grant City

Lone Star Investments-Albany

New Shopper, Perry and Susan Phillips-Albany

Mozingo Clubhouse and Golf Course-Maryville

Keely’s Creations-Allendale

Chris and April Healy-Grant City

Parman Farms--Pete and Diane Parman

Worth County Lumber-Grant City

Collin Robert Sager Memorial-Rob & Marci Sager-Stanberry

MFA-Grant City

BTC Bank

$100 or more

Rick & Serena Naylor-Albany

Les and Rebecca New-Sheridan

Ryan & Laura Almquist-Albany

Rural MO Insurance-Grant City

Grant City Auto Parts-Grant City

Monticue Construction-Grant City

Briar Patch-Albany

B&B Bar-B-Que-Albany

Nick Smith-Prudential-Albany

Hy-Vee-Albany

Shoats-Albany

JT and Becky Thomas

Robert Smith-Albany

Andrews Hann Funeral Home-Grant City

City of Grant City-Grant City

Grumpy Toad-Albany

Shoats-Albany

Robert Smith-Albany

Hogue Lumber-Albany

Carousel Creations-Albany

Dollar General-Grant City

Mark and Suzanne Cadle

 

Dueling Pianos Concert Held at the Roxy

Big Time Entertainment put together a dueling pianos concert at the Roxy in Hopkins Saturday with around 50 people present. Those who did not go missed out on a wide variety of songs from Polka songs from the 1930’s that only the older folks remembered to some songs in the early 1980’s that certain older folks back then used to refer to as “devil music.” They even threw in a Michael Jackson tune.

In between, they played plenty of pop songs and old country. They played two Beatles classics, the Johnny Cash classic “Folsom Prison Blues,” John Denver’s classic “Country Roads,” and one song, “Hey, Good Lookin’,” that was frequently played back in the early 1980’s, but has not been played recently.

The band consists of Ken Page and Kevin Coon on the pianos and Frank Delacris on the drums.

They interacted well with their audience, who knew all the songs by heart and didn’t need a whole lot of prompting to sing along. In the contest between the women and the men, the women always seemed to out-sing the men, with the exception of Gunner Stricker, who seems to have musical talent like his older brother, Gannon, does.

The band made several of the audience members stars of the show, including Gunner, who got up and sang one song, along with John White, who displayed a side of him that many people didn’t know about. Mr. White broke out some dance moves and gave certain members of the audience a spanking to keep them in line during the show.

 

AARP Says Amendment 5 Disproportionately Harms Seniors

The AARP has come out against Amendment 5, which it says would disproportionately harm senior citizens, especially adults on fixed incomes.

Amendment 5 would eliminate the Missouri Income Tax and replace it with a state sales tax. The measure would give legislators a blank check for the next five years to raise sales taxes, expand them to services such as auto repairs, or both.

The AARP notes that most retirees already receive significant tax relief. Social Security benefits are already exempt from the Missouri Income tax, and most public pension income is up to the Social Security maximum.

If the sales tax increases do not meet the shortfall from eliminating the state income tax, the AARP says it could result in cuts to home and community based services, public transportation, long-term care support, and independent living programs.

Election Day is August 4th.

 

Grant City Fire Department to Hold Golf Tournament

The Grant City Fire Department will hold a day/night golf tournament on Saturday, August 29th. Nine holes will be played during daylight starting at 4:30 pm and the other nine will be played at night. It is open to the public. The Grant City Christian Church ladies will be providing a meal. Raffle tickets for some Milwaukee tools will be sold. Cost is $60 per team. No balls will be provided; bring your own. All proceeds will support the Grant City Fire Department.

 

North Nodaway PTO Selling Knockoff Bags

The North Nodaway PTO is selling knockoff bags for $50 each. They will be in at the end of August. If interested, contact any PTO member. Committee members are Sara Coleman, Stan & Lindsey Alexander, Ashlie Marriott, and Ashley Turner.

The PTO provides the following for the school district and more:

—Purchase most school supplies for students at both schools;

—Field trips;

—Treats for Teacher Appreciation Week;

—Help with Adopt a Teacher at Christmas time.

 

Robert Schmitz 1934-2026

Robert Joseph Schmitz, 92, of St. Joseph, Missouri formerly of Parnell, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Field Pointe in St. Joseph.

Robert was born on July 16, 1934, in Parnell, Missouri to Glenn and Beatrice (Lager) Schmitz. He was a 1952 graduate of Parnell High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1962. Robert was a lifelong farmer, later working for Maryville Lumber Company until he retired. Robert served on the Northeast Nodaway School Board for 21 years, St. Joseph Catholic Church Council and was a member of the Parnell Lions Club.

He married Joanne Pitzenberger on November 10, 1956, in Parnell, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Roger (Julia) Schmitz, Charles (Kimberly) Schmitz, Brian (Diana) Schmitz, John (Jane) Schmitz, Regina (Jonathan) Keyes and Angela Bennett; daughter-in-law, Carla Schmitz; sisters, Monica Patton and Mary Margaret VanErt and brother, James Schmitz; seventeen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Marvin Schmitz.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am Saturday, July 25th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell under the care of Price Funeral Home. Rosary 5pm Friday, July 24th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 7pm. In memory of Robert, his family suggests memorials to the St. Joseph Cemetery Association, Rose Hill Cemetery Association or St. Judes Children’s Hospital. 

 

Maurice Riley 1940-2026

Maurice Riley, 86, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.

Maurice was born on January 1, 1940, in Hopkins, Missouri to Frank O. and Laverta E. (Gray) Riley. He was a 1957 graduate of Hopkins High School. He worked for Turner Farms and was a truck driver for Turner Construction. He also owned and operated Wilson Grocery Store in Hopkins for many years.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hopkins, Masonic Lodge, former president of the Hopkins Housing Board, Hopkins Community Club and the Lions Club.

Maurice married Donna L. Kreps on April 19, 1959, in Hopkins, Missouri. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2022. He was also preceded by his parents, daughter, Lisa Willey, son, Aaron Riley, son-in-law, Ismael Torres-Vega and grandson, Phillip Landess.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Torres; grandchildren, Jenni (Jeremiah) Snyder, Ashlee (Vincent) Sturgeon, Chelsey (Luke) Vinzant, Garrett Torres, Wade Torres and Maggie Riley; great-grandchildren, Jordan (Amanda) Snyder, Ryver Wolf, Havyn Wolf, Dakota Wolf, Daniel Sturgeon, Hayleigh, Bryson, Gabby, Jeramiah, Serenity and Brendyn; great-great-grandchildren, Radien, Cherokee and Donna, Braxton and Logan; two brothers, Larry (Barb) Riley and Frank (Diane) Riley.

Mr. Riley has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be held at 11am Monday, July 27th at the First Christian Church of Hopkins. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In Memory of Maurice, the family suggests memorials to the North Nodaway School District.