Worth County Youth Get Numerous Trophies at Pig Shows

Several Worth County youth got numerous prizes showing pigs at livestock shows around the state during Memorial Day weekend.

MU Black & Gold Jackpot, Auxvasse

Ring A

Drew Welch won Grand Champion Overall Gilt and Champion Dark Cross Gilt with “Delphina.” He won Grand Champion Overall Barrow and Champion York Barrow with “Cleo” He won 3rd Overall Gilt and Champion Spot Gilt with “Joan.”

Aurora Cadle won 4th Overall Barrow and Champion Light Cross Barrow.

Drew Welch won 5th Overall Barrow and Champion Spot Barrow with “Spotty 12.0.”

Emersyn Welch won 5th Overall Gilt and Champion York Gilt with “Rita.”

Addison Cadle won Reserve Light Cross Gilt with “Bell.” She won Reserve Berk Gilt with “Nala.” She won Reserve Hamp Gilt with “Moana.”

Aurora Cadle won Reserve Chester Barrow with “Olaf.”

Addison Cadle won Reserve Duroc Barrow with “Mufasa.”

Drew Welch won 3rd Dark Cross Gilt with “Carmelita.”

Ring B

Drew Welch won Grand Overall Gilt and Champion Dark Cross Gilt with “Delphina.”

Aurora Cadle won Grand Overall Barrow and Champion Light Cross Barrow with “Simba.”

Drew Welch won 3rd Overall Gilt and Reserve Dark Cross Gilt with “Carmelita.” He won 3rd Overall Barrow and Champion York Barrow with “Cleo.”

Addison Cadle won 4th Overall Gilt and Champion Light Cross Gilt with “Cinderella.”

Emersyn Welch won 5th overall Gilt and Champion York Gilt with “Rita.”

Drew Welch won Champion Spot Gilt with “Joan.”

Addison Cadle won Champion Berk Gilt with “Nala.”

Drew Welch won Champion Spot Barrow with “Spotty 12.0.”

Addison Cadle won Reserve Duroc Barrow with “Mufasa.” She won Reserve Hamp Gilt with “Moana.”

Emersyn Welch won Reserve Hereford Barrow with “Yoda.”

Addison Cadle won 3rd Light Cross Gilt with “Bell.”

Alivia Cadle won Champion Novice Showman. Addison Cadle won Champion Junior Showman. Aurora Cadle won Reserve Junior Showman. Drew Welch won Champion Senior Showman.

Centralia FFA Alumni & Boosters Jackpot, Mexico

Drew Welch won Grand Champion Overall Gilt and Champion Dark Cross Gilt with “Delphina.” He won 3rd Overall Barrow and Champion York Barrow with “Cleo.”

Addison Cadle won Champion Light Cross Gilt with “Cinderella.” She won Champion Berk Gilt with “Nala.” She won Reserve Hamp Gilt with “Moana.”

Drew Welch won Reserve Spot Barrow with “Spotty 12.0.”

Aurora Cadle won Reserve Berk Gilt with “Anna.” She won Reserve Chester Barrow with “Olaf.”

Alivia Cadle won Champion Novice Showman. Aurora Cadle won Reserve Junior Showman. Drew Welch won Champion Senior Showman.

Sweet Springs FFA Jackpot, Marshall

Drew Welch won Grand Overall Gilt and Champion Dark Cross Gilt with “Delphina.”  He won 3rd Overall Gilt and Champion Spot Gilt with “Joan.”

Aurora Cadle won 5th Overall Barrow and Reserve Light Cross Barrow with “Simba.”

Addison Cadle won Champion Light Cross Gilt with “Cinderella.”

Drew Welch won Champion Spot Barrow with “Spotty 12.0.”

Addison Cadle won Reserve Berk Gilt with “Nala.” She won Reserve Hamp Gilt with “Moana.”

Drew Welch won Reserve York Barrow with “Cleo.”

Emersynn Welch won Reserve York Gilt with “Rita.”

Alivia Cadle won Champion Novice Showman. Aurora Cadle won Reserve Junior Showman. Drew Welch won Reserve Senior Showman. Addison Cadle won 3rd Overall Junior Showman.

 

 

 

Oregon Measure Would Ban Hunting, Fishing, Livestock Farming

A measure in Oregon, IP 28, would ban hunting, fishing, and livestock farming in Oregon. The measure has received 126,115 signatures as of May 29th according to the “Yes on IP 28” website. Initiative petitions in Oregon require 117,000 signatures to get on the ballot. All measures are subject to verification by the Secretary of State’s office.

The measure, known as the PEACE Act, would remove legal exemptions from the state’s animal cruelty laws, meaning that animals cannot be hunted, fished, or kept as livestock for slaughter.

Under Oregon law, animal abuse is already defined as the intentional, knowing, and reckless injury of an animal. It would also expand existing protections against animal sexual assault by classifying the impregnation of animals as sexual assault even when done for agricultural purposes.

“We believe it is possible to meet all of our needs as human beings while simultaneously meeting the needs of the animals we inhabit this state with. Using the killing of animals as a strategy to meet our needs is a choice, and our campaign wants to propose making a different one. Whether that looks like greater investment in plant agriculture, utilizing non-lethal wildlife management practices, or implementing non-animal methods for research, many alternative strategies already exist to choose from,” the website says.

There are exceptions for self-defense if an animal is attacking humans, pets, or other animals.

The Oregon Hunters Association (OHA), which is campaigning against the measure, says that all licensed hunting, sport fishing, commercial fishing, trapping, and raising animals for food, dairy, and eggs would be considered animal abuse.

The OHA says that animal use in education, research, and wildlife management programs would be banned. This would include the reintroduction of beavers and other animals, which are used to mitigate the effects of drought and flooding and attracted diverse wildlife.

Tribal rights would not be exempted from the law. Hunting and fishing rights by Native American tribes are protected by treaties and by law.

The OHA says that one million Oregonians who hunt, fish, trap, or work in agriculture would be at risk of criminal prosecution under IP 28. There are 330,000 licensed hunters, 500,000+ licensed anglers, 37,000 farms and ranches employing over 80,000 workers, and nine federally recognized tribes with hunting and fishing rights protected by treaty.

Hunting and fishing generates $1.9 billion annually in Oregon communities. Revenues from these programs funds the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s habitat restoration, species recovery, and public lands access. The OHA says that without these revenues, these programs would be defunded.

Other groups opposing the measure include the Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Ducks Unlimited Oregon, Safari Club International, Coastal Conservation Association, and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

 

 

 

46 Years Ago, Carm & Dudley Davidson Married

Sunday would have been the 46th anniversary of Carm and Dudley Davidson, who were married in 1980. Carm posted some details on Facebook.

They had their bachelor and bachelorette party at the Old 169 Club complete with a hog roast the night before the wedding.

On the day of the wedding, after the minister said, “You may kiss the bride,” a huge bolt of lightning followed by a loud clap of thunder shook the walls of the church. They wondered if it was bad luck, but they would be married for 34 years until his passing. In fact, several farmers told them that the next time they had a drought, they needed to get married again; 1980 was the worst drought in the area since 1936.

The late Essie Moyer remade the wedding dress and made the wedding cake.

As a prank, someone snuck limburger cheese on the manifold and a can of stink bait under the driver’s seat. The can was found and removed, but the limburger cheese still smelled the next summer when they ran the air conditioner.

 

Changes to Missouri Hunting Regulations for 2026 and Beyond

—The non-resident antlered buck bag limit is reduced from two to one. Out of state hunters can only harvest a single buck across all combined archery and firearms portions. Nonresidents who own acreage in Missouri are exempt from this restriction.

—Permit fees have increased. The cost of standard nonresident firearms any-deer permits is now $360.

—Nonresidents who wish to hunt on Missouri public lands must purchase a $165 Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit to hunt on Missouri’s public tracts. This is in addition to the nonresident firearms permit, making the total cost $525.

—Lottery Draw System: A formal lottery draw system is under development for future implementation. Once live, this system will restrict and cap the total number of over the counter tags distributed to out of state hunters.

 

Abbot Benedict Neenan to Step Down from Conception Abbey

On Tuesday, May 26th, Abbot Benedict Neenan OSB announced that he will step down as Abbot of Conception Abbey effective July 11th.

Abbot Neenan was elected on November 22nd, 2016. Elections of abbots under the Swiss American Benedictine Congregation Constitution are for an indefinite term;; therefore, it is up to the abbot to discern the length of his term.

On July 11th, the monks of the abbey will elect a new abbot. “I am grateful for the years I have served as abbot, years both challenging and rewarding, but above all, I am humbled by the trust my confreres have placed in me and grateful for God’s grace and blessings on our community,” said Abbot Neenan in the release.

The Benedictine Monks operate Conception Abbey Seminary College, welcome guests at the guest center, sell religious literature, serve as priests, chaplains, and campus ministers, and gather six times a day for prayer and celebration of the Eucharist.

 

 

Hazardous Mitigation Plan Meeting June 16th

The Worth County Hazard Mitigation Plan Kickoff Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 5:30 pm at the Grant City Golf Clubhouse. All interested citizens and public officials of Worth County are invited to attend.

Hazard mitigation planning is the process of developing plans to reduce or eliminate the long-term risks associated with potential disasters. The plan is funded by FEMA. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather community and county specific information.

Each county must have a Hazard Mitigation Plan on file in order to access FEMA funds in the event of a natural disaster. Counties update their plans every five years.

 

Andrew Craig, Camden Griffith, Avery Gregg Make Lions All-Star Squad

Missouri Lions District 26-M4 is honored to announce the 2026 All-Star Classic Basketball Teams players. The event will take place at Penney High School in Hamilton on Saturday, June 6 with the girls’ game starting at 6 p.m.

“We are extremely grateful for the coaches and schools that nominated these outstanding players for this year’s All-Star basketball games,” said Lion James Pedersen, District 26-M4 All-Star Basketball committee chair. “Each year, our district strives to provide the best classic possible for these deserving high school senior players.”

District 26-M4 has 22 counties throughout Northwest Missouri with over 80 high schools. We received over 70 nominations for this year’s game. Coaching the boys’ teams this year are Todd Mercer, Maysville, and Dan Martin, Mercer. Coaching our girls’ teams this year are Daniel Hernandez, Macon County-Bucklin and Josh Deitch, Norborne. In late March, volunteer coaches drafted players to their teams.

The following are high school seniors who were drafted and have signed a contract to play in the games:

Boys

Dakota Brandon, Braymer

Jett Cornett, South Harrison

Andrew Craig, North Harrison

Jackson Davis, Carrollton

Issac Dixon, Trenton

Landen Dodds, Tri-County

Carter Fewins, Tri-County

Eli Gaiser, Maysville

Camden Griffith, Gilman City

Kobe Hill, Mercer

Pryce Johnson, Gallatin

Corbin McBee, Braymer

Drake Montez, West Platte

Mason Nester, North Andrew

Jace Palmer, Albany

Creyton Roup, Mound City

Zach Samples, Carrollton

Jaishon White, Chillicothe

Gavin Wilmes, Gallatin

Girls

Kinsley Allnut, Grundy County

Tatum Coe, Macon County

Grace Downing, DeKalb

Leeseah Fordyce, Grundy County

Avery Gregg, Gilman City

Alexis Hunter, South Harrison

Alexis Jones, Macon County

Ashlyn Klippenstein, Maysville

Emalee Langford, South Nodaway

Avi Leabo, Norborne

Sarah Mansur, Norborne

Alison O’Neal, Tina-Avalon

Madeline O’Neal, Tina-Avalon

Jenna Owen, Carrollton

Timberlynn Palmer, Southwest Livingston

Montgomery Ross, Carrollton

Mylee Schrick, Savannah

Ella Scott, Savannah

Brylee Sherill, South Harrison

Allyson Smith, North Platte

Lexa Stonger, Grundy County

Kristin Waters, Norborne

Hamilton was chosen as the location of this year’s event because it is centrally located in our Lions district. A banquet will be held Friday night for the selected players, their parents and coaches at Hamilton Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. 

“Our Lions motto is ‘we serve’ and our committee works hard to serve these young men and women in accordance with Lions International’s youth global cause,” Pedersen said. “We support young people so they can make positive choices, lead healthy and productive lives, and become the next generation of service leaders. We hope this event will be a memorable experience for these players as they continue to grow as an adult and an athlete.”

Proceeds from the All-Star Basketball Classic are redistributed back into the Lions District 26-M4 in the form of continuing education scholarships for recently graduated seniors.