Obituary -- Annabell Brown 1930-2019

Funeral Services for Annabell Brown will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2 PM at the Cummings Family Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Memorials may be given in her name to a charity of choice. Cummings Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Brown. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at the Cummings Family Funeral Home website under Obituaries.

Annabell (Campbell) Brown passed away on Wednesday November 27th, 2019 at the age of 89. Annabell was born on June 8, 1930 in Redding, Iowa to Oren E. Campbell and Kathryn P. (Garity) Campbell (both deceased). Annabell was the 3rd of 9 children: Margaret Hays (deceased), Pat Campbell (deceased), Betty Fordyce, Oren Jr. Campbell, Robert (Bob) Campbell, Kathy Sixkiller, Linda Auger (deceased) and Cherri Fergeson.

Annabell attended school in Redding, Iowa. After High School she ventured to Colorado with a friend and spent a year working as a nanny for a family that owned a turkey farm. She met Laverne Brown the day she returned to Iowa. Laverne had driven his friend Harold Norris to the train station in Creston, Iowa to pick up Harold’s wife’s sister and her friend (Annabell). Laverne asked her out on a date on that same day. Their first date was a trip to St. Joe Missouri to take a load of cattle to the stock yard in his new truck. They were married almost a year later on March 12, 1948.

She was a true farmer's wife and worked beside Laverne farming the land and raising chickens, cattle, hogs and sheep over the years. She loved caring for all the animals, and watching the deer and birds on their farm they lived on just east of Bedford, Iowa. She looked forward to the family all being home and always cooked more food and pies than you could ever eat. She really enjoyed it when everyone came to the farm for big family reunions or just stopped by to talk. Annabell fondly remembered the times that her and Laverne spent with family and friends, traveling, camping with the Good Sam’s Club and at the Iowa State Fair.

Annabell is survived by her husband of 71 years, Laverne Brown; sons, Tom and Dan and his wife Peg; daughter Judy and her husband Alan; grandsons Thomas (Sonia) and Jake; granddaughters, Tara (Cory) and Kaley (Byron); great-grandson Dallas; great-granddaughters Clarke and Malin.
Annabell was preceded in death by sons Gary and Johnnie.

We would like to extend a sincere Thank You to all of our family and friends for your help and kindness. It has meant more to us than you will ever know.

Multiple Records Fell During Panther Season

One national record and multiple state records fell during the course of Pattonsburg’s season this year. Just five years into existence, Pattonsburg has won two District Championships and a GRC Title.

They went from eating peanut butter sandwiches to community members, businesses, and parents feeding them full meals each week before games.

This year, the communities of North Harrison, Pattonsburg, and Gilman City helped fund the camp in South Dakota, raised money for a new blocking sled, and raised funds for capes to keep the players warm on cold nights.

Steven Willhite’s 93 touchdown passes this season was a national record. The following state records were also broken:

Passing yards, season – Steven Willhite, 5,425.
Total yards, season – Steven Willhite, 6,175.
Total touchdowns, season – Steven Willhite, 112.
Total passing touchdowns, career – Steven Willhite, 163.
Total catches, season – Patrick Cowley, 154.
Passing touchdowns, season – Patrick Cowley, 37.
Total team offense – 78 points per game.
In addition, Cowley’s 2,097 yards receiving is 2nd in Missouri.

Obituary -- Kenneth Bressler 1932-2019

Kenneth Bressler was born in Grant City, Missouri to Kenneth Jason Bressler and Cloris Vada Ridge Bressler on December 18, 1932.  He passed away November 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

After graduating from Fairfax High School Kenneth served in the United States Army. He resided in Chicago, Illinois where he was a taxi driver.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister, Laura “Irene” Evans, and niece Laura “Jane” Evans. He is survived by bother-in-law Art (Sue) Evans of Spencer Iowa, nephews: John Evans and Ken Evans of Spencer Iowa, Curt (Cari) Evans of Mansfield Ohio, and niece, Althea (Rod) Rouse of Webster City, Iowa and family.

Ted, as his family called him, is remembered by his nieces and nephews as the uncle who introduced them to the literary classics.  He also was a walking encyclopedia of little-known facts, making him a very interesting conversationalist.  He made the world outside of Spencer come alive for his nieces and nephews as they were growing up.

Graveside services and interment will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30, 2019 in  the Grant City Cemetery in Grant City, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.

Ross Scott Set Long Time Batting Average Mark at Northwest

Ross Scott, 1945 Worth County grad, set a long-time batting average mark for a single season with .526, a record which still might stand today. He set it in the 1956 season.

He served in the US Army, being drafted twice. His first tour of duty was from 1945 to 1946, serving from December 10th, 1945 to November 20th, 1946. He was stationed in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (MD). He worked in Headquarters and played baseball and basketball.

During the Korean War, Scott was drafted again and was stationed at Camp Drake, outside of Tokyo (Japan), from September 7th, 1951 to September 5th, 1953. He worked in Classification and Assignment and played basketball and baseball. While there, his teams won the Far Eastern Championship in both basketball and baseball. Nine of the players he played with were either currently members of, or later became members of big league teams. He was credited with assigning a lot of boys from Northwest Missouri in Japan rather than Korea, including Paul Warden, Jim Ross, Don Foland, W.C. Simmons, J.B. Ross, Edgar Bunker, Chad Holmes, and others.

Following his second tour of duty, Ross Scott went to Northwest Missouri State, where he played basketball. In 1956, Northwest started up its baseball program, and he batted .526 during Northwest’s inaugural season, a mark that still stood in 1984, when Bill Gladstone wrote about it in the July 16th, 1984 Quad River News.

When he was 21, he attracted interest from the Reds; when he was 29, Scott attracted interest from the Orioles. However, he decided to enter the insurance business, where he spent his career. Fred Fussell, who pitched for the Cubs in 1922 and 1923 and the Pirates in 1928 and 1929, remains Worth County’s only major leaguer. He was born in Sheridan in 1895.

Courthouse News for November 27th, 2019

On November 15th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Dale Marvin Barker (43) of Chillicothe alleging Statutory Sodomy (Felony), Statutory Rape (Felony), and Incest (Felony). Bond was denied.

KQ2 reports that the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Andrew Kennedy (26) of Plattsburg on charges of Possession of Child Pornography. An Elgin (IL) police investigation allegedly traced two of the images back to Savannah. He was formally charges with Possession of Child Pornography on November 16th, and his bond was set at $10,000.

On November 18th, a female adult elk was shot on MDC property in Carter County (MO) and left for dead. This was the sixth elk killed by poachers over the last several years. Anyone with information should contact Operation Game Thief at (800) 392-1111.

On November 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Marvin Yarrington (59) of Bethany alleging two counts Sexual Misconduct (1 Felony) and Attempted Incest.

On November 19th, KQ2 reported that charges against a 12 year old boy for Arson and Manslaughter in conjunction with the death of Cameron Satterley (14) were determined to be true by a 5th Circuit Juvenile Judge. Previously, the Department of Youth Services took a 10 year old into custody on November 5th, and he is now a ward of the state.

CNN reports that two Bureau of Prisons guards, Tova Noel (31) and Michael Thomas (41) were charged in conjunction with multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s death on November 19th. They were charged with Conspiracy and Filing False Records in conjunction with their alleged actions on the night of Epstein’s death. Bond was set at $100,000 for each of them. Epstein had been awaiting trial on charges of Operating a Sex Trafficking Ring from 2002 to 2005 at his Manhattan mansion and his Palm Beach estate. The guards allegedly fell asleep during their shifts, then falsified records saying they had performed their duties.

CNN reports that Scott Gelardi (42) of Rosenberg (TX) was arrested at Northside Elementary School (TX) after allegations that he had secretly recorded students in bathrooms. He was caught after other employees found one of his cameras. He was charged with Invasive Visual Recording in a Bathroom, Possession of Child Pornography, and Possession of Child Pornography With Intent to Promote. Bond was set at $70,000, posted by the defendant.

On November 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ashley Bremerman (20) of Maryville alleging Minor in Possession and Misrepresentation of Age to Obtain Liquor.

On November 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Rebecca Lane (25) of Maitland alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On November 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeremy McQuerry (49) of Kearney (MO) on charges of Failure to Signal, Failure to Drive on Right Half, and DWI.

On November 19th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Justin Donovan (37) of Darlington alleging Failure to Stop for School Bus.

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jacob Muff (31) of Savannah and Jaylon Williamson (18) of Waynesville (MO) alleging No Insurance.

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Scott Lininger (49) of Burlington Junction alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On November 20th, Independence police notified St. Joseph police that a fugitive from Independence was in the area. They located him in a house with six other people. After a standoff lasting multiple hours, the individual was taken into custody. KQ2 reported that the person was Juan Fernandez (46) of Independence. On November 15th, Fernandez allegedly entered a home in Independence where two people were shot and subsequently fled at a high rate of speed. He is being charged for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and is being held on $50,000 bond.

On November 20th, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for a missing 72 year old St. Joseph man who had dementia. He was subsequently found on November 21st.

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Haley Coleman (21) of Barnard alleging Operating Motor Vehicle Owned by Another that was Not Insured.

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Elena Bellamy (25) of Maryville and Tyler Kinnison (22) of Maryville alleging No Insurance.

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Tyler Paris (17) of Maryville alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On November 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Blake Smith (31) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault.

On November 20th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reports that a 2014 Nissan driven by Amber Cox (21) of Redding was backing out of the Casey’s parking lot in Mount Ayr and ran into the side of a 2020 Freightliner driven by James Wellons (46) of Des Moines. No injuries were reported.

On November 20th at around 4:15 pm, a man and a woman, who had a juvenile female with them, got into an altercation with a clerk at the Maryville Wal-Mart and took items from the store. The Maryville Department of Public Safety is seeking information on the incident; if you have such information, please contact them at (660) 562-3209.

On November 20th, during the regular Grant City Council meeting, a citizen complaint was discussed alleging that a resident in a rental home had been making a noise nuisance by riding their lawn mower, using their chain saw, and playing music at all hours of the night. The complaint also alleged that the resident allowed a dog to run loose; it was getting into neighbors’ trash and spreading it all over the neighborhood. The city will send a letter to the individual and the landlord.

On November 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Myra Bernard (28) of St. Joseph alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), and Assault. In addition, Rice filed charges against Zachary Bernard (27) of St. Joseph alleging Burglary (Felony) and Stealing. Both defendants were given bond of $4,950, with defendants given leave to post 10% cash.

On Thursday, November 21st, the La Paz County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person. The missing person was identified as James Lewis Larson (90) of Sharpsburg (IA). He was traveling from Iowa to Yuma and was last seen on November 13th; however, he had not shown up in Yuma as of November 21st. On November 25th, at 12:20 am, Larson was located deceased in a wash near a trail in the Kofa Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. His vehicle was located nearby, high-centered and stuck on a ledge.

On November 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Brian Bennett (42) of Maryville alleging DWI, Failure to Signal, and Failure to Dim Headlights.

On the morning of November 22nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that there was a missing child in the county. The child was subsequently found.

On November 22nd, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kenneth Sisk (69) of St. Joseph alleging Assault (Felony).

On November 22nd, Berkeley (MO) Mayor Theodore “Ted” Hoskins was charged with several felony counts of Election Fraud. Court documents allege he altered absentee ballots in his favor. He is charged with one count of Forgery (Felony) and four counts Committing an Election Offense (Felony).

On November 22nd, Northwest Mo Info reported that human remains found in Caldwell County (MO) and in Nebraska were positively identified as the missing Wisconsin brothers. Dental records showed that Nicholas Diemel’s remains were found on a farm in Braymer. Justin Diemel’s remains were found in a livestock trailer in Lincoln County (NE).

On November 22nd, CNN reports that a security guard, Mohammad Khan (36) of Cambridge (MA), and his company, Securitas Security Services, are being charged with Assault and Civil Rights Violations after he allegedly punched an 11 year old girl for shoplifting from a store there. He allegedly grabbed the child, dragged her back into the store, and pushed her into a corner, obstructing the view of a security camera. He then allegedly grabbed the girl by the head and neck, threw her to the ground, and punched her. Prosecutors allege that since Securitas had met and exceeded the thresholds of liability and responsibility by granting Khan authority to act on behalf of the business, they face identical charges. The girl is not being charged with shoplifting, because she is too young under state law.

On November 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Jackie Myers (58) of Bethany alleging DWI.

On November 23, 2019 at approximately 1:12 a.m. Taylor County Deputies responded to an altercation in the 400 block of Main Street in Bedford. Six individuals were arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. Those arrested were Logan Stark, 22, of Mount Ayr, Lincoln Martin, 21, of Diagonal, Jacob Taylor, 22, of Diagonal, Hunter Russell, 22, of Bedford, Benjamin Hill, 22, of Bedford, and Casey Bann, 36, of Bedford. Bond was set at $300 for each person.

On November 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mauro Graciani (41) of San Perlita (TX) in Nodaway County on charges of No Valid License and No Insurance.

On November 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ryan Owens (40) of Grant City in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.

On November 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kenneth Grashorn (43) of Ridgeway in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Felony), Leaving the Scene (Felony), Property Damage (Felony), and Careless & Imprudent Driving. He was subsequently charged on November 25th by Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

Brian Fitzgerald, 41, of Prescott, was arrested in the 1200 block of Tennessee Avenue in Bedford on November 24, 2019 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, first offense, a serious misdemeanor, and is being held at the Taylor County Jail on $1,000 cash bond.

On November 25th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Douglas Dennis (31) of Eagleville alleging Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On November 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Brian Enyart (38) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and six counts Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On November 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anthony Keller (24) of Maryville alleging Failure to Comply with Halloween Restrictions for Sex Offenders.

A tip to Operation Game Thief resulted in an arrest for multiple wildlife violations and drug charges. Harold P. Piatt, 23, of Tuscumbia (MO) faces 14 misdemeanor charges for the illegal take of deer with the aid of artificial light and take of deer during closed season, 2 misdemeanor charges of illegal possession of wildlife parts, 1 misdemeanor charge of taking furbearers in closed season, as well as both misdemeanor and felony drug possession and drug paraphernalia charges. Each wildlife misdemeanor charge comes with a potential fine of as much as $2,000 and/or 1 year in jail.  With the recent passage and signing of Missouri House Bill 260 by Governor Parson, authorities may also seek restitution of $1,000 - $5,000 for each antlered deer, with all associated monetary penalties going to public schools in the counties where the violations occurred. The firearms, including a .30-06 rifle, a .243 rifle, and a .22 rifle suspected of being used to commit the violations were also seized. The arrest occurred after the MDC received multiple complaints about finding decapitated deer near the Lake of the Ozarks.

Charges listed are mere 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.

Junior High Tiger Girls Claim Consolation

Worth County’s girls played out of their minds and downed St. Gregory’s 39-29 Friday to claim Consolation at the NEN Junior High Tournament. They beat a team that had won five games so far and had beaten them and Northeast Nodaway this year.

With just two wins on the year, one against North Nodaway, who finished the game with four players, and the other against East Atchison’s “B” squad, it was easy to overlook Worth County. But it turned out that their wins were no accident, as they were the aggressors early and often, flying to the boards and getting plenty of tips and steals as well.

The team went through their third coach in as many games while getting the win. First, Hadley Roberts, their regular coach, was tossed from the Avenue City for arguing with Referee Dan Gallagher, meaning that Les New managed them for the rest of the game. Then, April and Chris Healy managed the team for the East Atchison “B” game. Then, Roberts managed them for the St. Gregory’s game. But being able to hear someone else’s voice helped this team as they put together their best game of the year, taking an early lead and turning back constant efforts by the Falcons to get back in the game.

Autumn Cousatte scored off a pass from Kara-Jean Staton, and then Kynah Steele hit a free throw to make it 3-0. The teams traded blows until the end, when Kynah Steele scored four points in the final 13 seconds, getting two free throws and then picking up a carom and going the other way with it to put Worth County in front 11-4.

Worth County continued to beat the Falcons up and down the floor as Autumn Cousatte hit Steele inside, and then Kynah aired one out to Brooklyn Richardson for a basket to make it 15-4.

But then St. Gregory’s, which has several sharpshooters on their team, started finding the range as consecutive outside shots from Monica Conover and Jalea Price cut it to 15-8. Brooklyn Richardson scored off an Autumn Cousatte steal and Autumn fed Kynah Steele inside to make it 19-11, but then Makayla Yaple (daughter of NEN grad and basketball standout Natalie (Busby) Yaple) chipped away from the free throw line, hitting three out of four and Ryesen Stiens hit from the wing to make it 19-16. Cousatte hit from the high post to make it 21-16 at the break.

Price hit from outside to make it 21-18, and St. Gregory’s went to a tandem and three defense, where three players played Kynah Steele, Brooklyn Richardson, and Autumn Cousatte man to man, while the other two played zone.

But it didn’t seem to matter as Worth County scored a bunch of points in transition and on second chance tries to pull away again. Kara-Jean Staton got loose in transition as Steele aired one out to her, and then Kynah added a third-chance putback to make it 25-18. St. Gregory’s burned a timeout, but Abbi Brown got behind the Falcon defense, Kara-Jean, left alone by the tandem and three, hit from the top of the key, and Brooklyn Richardson got a putback to make it 31-18.

The two teams traded blows for the rest of the third quarter, but then the Falcons put on a press and Yaple connected inside to cut it to nine. Lauren Jaster connected from outside with 4:58 left, and all of a sudden, it was a game again at 33-26. But then a carom bounced right to Brooklyn Richardson, who converted to make it 35-26, and Kynah Steele got behind the press to make it 37-26.

Ryesen Stiens connected from behind the arc to make it 37-29 again, but Worth County was able to take huge chunks of time off the clock as the Falcons only had three fouls. Finally, Steele provided the dagger with a putback, making it four possessions at 39-29 with a minute left.

Kynah Steele had 17 points. Autumn Cousatte and Brooklyn Richardson had 8 each, Kara-Jean Staton 4, and Abbi Brown 2.

Kynah Steele had 3 blocks, Kara-Jean Staton 1, and Autumn Cousatte 1.

Kynah Steele had another monster night after her 28 point 13 steal effort against East Atchison; she had 16 boards to go with her 17 points. Autumn Cousatte also hit double figures in rebounding, getting 11. Abbi Brown had 6, and Kara-Jean Staton and Brooklyn Richardson had 2.

Kynah Steele had 5 assists. Abbi Brown had 3, Kara-Jean Staton 2, and Autumn Cousatte and Brooklyn Richardson had 1.

Kynah Steele had 6 tips. Autumn Cousatte and Brooklyn Richardson had 3, Kara-Jean Staton 2, and Abbi Brown and Becca Smith 1.

Autumn Cousatte, Kara-Jean Staton, and Kynah Steele all had 4 steals. Abbi Brown and Brooklyn Richardson had 2, while Becca Smith had 1.

Frantic Panther Rally Falls Short, 74-68; Season Ends in Semifinals

A frantic Pattonsburg rally in the second half fell six points short and they ended their season at 10-2 Saturday as they fell to Southwest Livingston. The game pitted Steven Willhite, who rewrote the eight man passing recordbook, against Mack Anderson, who rewrote the eight man rushing recordbook this year. Anderson gashed the Panthers for 37 carries for 404 yards in the Wildcats’ win. They will face Mound City, who beat Drexel 52-6 in the other semifinal game Saturday.

Steven Willhite ended his career with over 5,000 passing yards for the year. He threw for 93 touchdowns, a single season record for the country. Both teams laid it all on the line in Saturday’s game, with a lot of hard hits, opportunistic plays, and forced fumbles.

Southwest kicked off to Pattonsburg, who drove down to the Wildcat 29 to start the game. But three incompletions and a pass to Brett Emig that only went two yards forced the Panthers to give up the ball on downs. On the first play from scrimmage, Mack Anderson took it to the house from 51 yards out with 10:36 left to make it 6-0.

The Wildcats sprung Anderson loose with sweeps to the right and left, with the line coached to hold their blocks; Anderson, who is nearing the 3,000 yard mark in rushing this year, also has thrown for over 1,500 yards; his arm was good enough to force Pattonsburg to respect the run. At 6’6”, Anderson was hard to bring down one on one; even good tacklers like Carter Crone and Patrick Cowley would have him wrapped up perfectly, only for him to muscle his way out of the tackle time and time again.

Pattonsburg could do nothing on their next series and gave up the ball on downs at their own 39. This had been a typical pattern this year for the Panthers, start off slowly, only to get better as the game progressed. They nearly stopped Southwest on their next series, only for Mack Anderson to air it out on fourth and 14 to Chase Neptune for 41 yards down to the two. Two plays later, Anderson bulldozed his way into the end zone from one yard out despite Carter Crone having him wrapped up perfectly and Anderson threw it to Patrick Warren to make it 14-0 with 6:45 left in the first quarter.
The Panthers finally got untracked as Brett Emig had a 13 yard catch and run, while Patrick Cowley caught one for 15 to the Southwest 30. But then a false start killed the drive, and Anderson once again took it to the house, this time from 44 yards out with 4:47 left.

Willhite used his legs to finally soften up the Southwest defense as he ripped off four carries for 24 yards to the 22 before Cowley caught a screen to the 9, and Wilhite took it the remaining nine yards with 2:34 left. Dakota Eaton caught a pass for the extra points to make it 20-8. Southwest’s game plan was simple – allow the screens and running plays, and don’t let Pattonsburg beat them deep.

All hell threatened to break loose on the next two series. First, on third and 20 from the 25, Anderson broke free again with 1:42 left and ran in the extra points to make it 28-8. Then, Southwest, which has an onsides kicking game similar to Pattonsburg, got one at the 40 and Patrick Warren caught a pass to the 25. Anderson took it for 13 to the 12, and a hands to the face penalty put it on the three. Anderson took it from there with 15 seconds left and Neptune ran in the extra points to make it 36-8.

The Panthers finally broke the run when Willhite took it 5 yards to the Southwest 36 and then Cowley, who was being covered by Anderson on deep routes all day, finally found daylight on a screen and took it to the house with 11:49 left in the second quarter. Cowley ran in the extra points to make it 36-16.

Pattonsburg made some adjustments and switched from a three man front to a four man front and put Steven Willhite in at defense to provide some beef against Anderson. A block in the back penalty wiped out a Southwest touchdown run, and Kaden Koch got a sack to force fourth and 15. Finally, Brett Emig got a pick and ran it all the way back to the Southwest 33. Cowley caught one pass for one and then a screen for 26 down to the 6, and then caught a six yard pass for a score with 8:55 left. He ran in the extra points to make it 36-24.

With Southwest faced with third and 10 on their next series, Anderson took to the air and hit Chase Neptune with an 11 yard strike to the Panther 27 and a 27 yard scoring strike out of play action to score again with 7:22 left. Neptune caught the extra point pass to make it 44-24.

Neither team could score for the remaining time in the half, as Dakota Eaton recovered a fumble to kill a drive at the Panther 26, but Willhite was picked off by Chase Neptune at the Southwest 5. Southwest went into the locker with a 44-24 lead.

Southwest came out ready to put the game away as Anderson ripped off a 41 yarder for a score with 11:49 left on their first play from scrimmage and Balazs Sturgeon caught the extra point pass to make it 52-24. But then Cowley beat Anderson down the field and Pattonsburg struck back with a 56 yard score with 11:31 left in the third. Brett Emig caught the extra point pass to make it 52-32.

Carter Crone got a sack to force fourth and nine at the Panther 39, but then nobody covered Patrick Warren, who took a pass all the way down to the 5. But then Anderson was stopped for no gain by Crone. An offsides put it on the three, but then Dakota Eaton got his second fumble recovery of the game, getting it in the end zone for a touchback. Pattonsburg got a long drive going, with the Panthers taking what the defense was giving them and Cowley catching five passes down the field. Finally, Brett Emig caught one for 24 down to the seven and Cowley ran it in for the score with 4:12 left to make it 52-38.

Pattonsburg appeared to have another stop, but a late hit set up a manageable fourth and four on the Panther 35 instead of a fourth and 19 at the Southwest 30. Anderson ripped off 13 to the 22 and then hit Neptune for a pass of 22 for a score with 1:54 left. Neptune was all alone for the extra points to make it 60-38.

Cowley caught a short pass for three to the 38 on the next drive, only to come out with cramps for the next few plays. It didn’t matter as Willhite ripped off gains of 10 and 29 down to the Southwest three, where he scored with 1:13 left to make it 60-44.

Pattonsburg finally made it one possession after Eaton forced his third turnover, picking off Anderson and returning it to the Panther 38 on the next series. Eaton caught a pass of 18 and Emig got passes of 9 and 7 before Willhite got a block from Clark Adler and ran it in from 8 yards out with 10:52 left. Cowley came back and ran in the extra points to make it 60-52.

Anderson was finally stopped on fourth and two at the Panther 31 as Willhite and Eaton gang tackled him for one, but Pattonsburg fumbled it right back at the Southwest 36. Anderson ripped off 19 yards to the 25, but then Neptune fumbled it after a short pass and Brett Emig recovered on the 16.

With a chance to tie, Pattonsburg marched down the field as Emig caught a pass for 23 and Eaton caught one for 10 to the 31. A short pass to Emig rescued a fourth and four, getting six yards to the 19. But then a pair of drops killed the drive, and Southwest marched right back down the field. On third and eight at the Pattonsburg 33, Anderson ripped off 33 yards, bursting outside to make it 66-52 with 2:32 left.

Pattonsburg got the ball back at their own 38, and on their second play from scrimmage, aired it out to Patrick Cowley for 42 yards with 2:18 left. Cowley took the direct snap for the extra point try, and on his final effort, fell into the end zone to make it 66-60.

Southwest got the ball with 2:18 left, and Cowley dropped Anderson for a loss of one to the Southwest 39. But then Anderson broke free and took it to the house for a seemingly secure 74-60 lead after the extra points, in which Neptune started right on a sweep play but reversed his field and took it in for the extra points.

All the Wildcats had to do was not give up any big plays; they kicked it deep into the end zone, hoping to make Pattonsburg work it down the field and kill the final two minutes. But after Eaton took a short pass for five to the 20, Brett Emig caught one over the middle and outran everyone 60 yards to the house with 1:31 left. One of Southwest’s linemen tipped Willhite’s extra point pass at the line of scrimmage, but Patrick Cowley still came down with it to make it 74-68.

The Panthers and Wildcats knew each others’ plays well, having played several times over the years, but all of a sudden, Kaden Koch covered an onsides kick at the 40 and Pattonsburg had a chance to tie or win. Cowley caught a pass for six and Emig caught one for seven to the 27. Willhite ran for seven more to the 20 with 52 seconds. Pattonsburg elected to take a shot into the end zone, and Cowley appeared to have a step on his man. But Ethan Hoerr came off his man and jumped the route, getting a pick for Southwest, who was able to run out the clock for the win.

Obituary -- Mary Helen Wainwright 1918-2019

Funeral Services for Mary Helen Wainwright, age 101, were held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Cummings Family Funeral Home at 11 A.M. Visitation was held from 10 A.M. until service time. Interment was held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to be established. Cummings Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the services for Mrs. Wainwright. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at the Cummings Family Funeral Home under Obituaries.

My Life-In Mary Helen’s words
To me my life has been blessed & special. When an adolescent my parents said I was just like, “Topsy”- I just grew & grew up so fast; like how the many years I’ve lived have passed & passed so quickly, too.

I passed on November 19th, 2019, after a battle with pain & weakness; & just getting older.
I was born April 10, 1918; on a farm near Sheridan MO. I was the youngest child of 8. My oldest brother, Colburn suggested to my parents Thomas & Harriet Payne that my name be Mary Helen… & so it was. Most who knew me called me Mrs. Wainwright when I grew up for even at 1st grade I wanted to be a teacher.

I have wonderful memories of my childhood years. I remember entertaining myself most of the time as older brothers & sisters were away at school or married with homes and families of their own.
I especially enjoyed following my Dad whenever he went-tag along Mary. I loved also to ride a favorite Shetland pony. I remember 1 doll & buggy that kept me entertained for hours. When all else seemed to become tiresome I had kittens to enjoy. They were always close by so I could usually get lost from reality.

Starting school was just the natural thing to do & I loved it. I fell in love with all my teachers & decided on being a teacher from the very 1st day! Talk about chasing a goal- I did so, so early in life!
Reading just seemed to come to me. One day in 1st grade, when the teacher asked me to read the story to the class; I just did it, making no mistakes & from that day on, I could read.
I walked the half mile to & from school unless it was raining or snowing. It was then that Dad took me by horseback or by a team hitched to a buggy or a sled.

When in 7th grade my family & I moved to a farm east of Bedford.

I completed the 8th grade in a 1 room schoolhouse under a “super duper” teacher.

I graduated from Bedford H.S. in 1936. That Summer I successfully completed Normal Training & received my teaching certificate. My 1st teaching assignment that same Fall was at the Mt. Pleasant School, north of Gravity.

When 14, I met the love of my life Edgar. 8 years later we were married & we had 2 sons Steven & Philip. We strove together to beautify & care for the land we loved & be loving & caring Christian parents.

Teaching has taken up a lot of my life & glad for the gift of helping children learn of life. I taught for nearly 50 years in Taylor County retiring at 79 in 1998. So many schools; several one rooms, & then to Blockton, Conway, Gravity, & finally at Bedford.

Even after surviving a tornado, being the last to survive in my class, the last survivor of all my siblings; I feel graced by God for my wonderful, long life.

My retirement has been filled with mowing yards, helping my sons in & out of trouble and sometimes being a 2nd home for them, watching football, NASCAR, #24, talking politics to whoever would listen, & getting close to God.

I thought I’d never live to be 101 when I was a lil’ girl picking wildflowers in the timber & swimming in the creek, but I did, and I thank God with all my heart for the gift of my life.

I was preceded in death by my parents Thomas & Harriet Payne, my husband Edgar, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and 2 grandchildren (Emily Jeanne & Christopher) and many nephews & nieces.

I leave behind my son Steven and Cynthia, son Philip; my grandchildren & great grandchildren, many special friends, and daughter-in-laws Sandy Wainwright and Peggy Wainwright.

I love you all.

Obituary -- Carmelita Wiederholt 1941-2019

Carmelita Mary Wiederholt, 78, of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home.

Carmelita was born on April 25, 1941 in Maryville, Missouri to Lester C. and Mary M. (Bailey) Kelmel. She was a 1959 graduate of Horace Mann High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Parnell, St. Ann’s Altar Society, Tri-C American Legion Post Auxiliary and worked as a receptionist for Energizer.

She married Marvin A. Wiederholt on January 4, 1964 in Maryville, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Christopher Wiederholt, Conception Junction, Missouri, Regina Wiederholt, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Ronald (Diane) Wiederholt, Ravenwood, Missouri and Eddie (Tiffany) Wiederholt, Ravenwood, Missouri; sister, Izana Beffa, Osage Beach, Missouri; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Terry Kelmel, great-grandson, Korbyn and great-granddaughter, Enzley.

Mrs. Wiederholt has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, November 27th at St. Joseph’s Parish in Parnell. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. Rosary 5 pm Tuesday November 26th at St. Joseph’s Parish. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 7 PM. The family suggests memorials to the Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Blockton Playground Project Gets $3,500 in Grants

The Blockton Playground Project is now at 49.5% of their goal to purchase new playground equipment. Their goal is to raise $25,000. Recently, the city received a $1,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. Furthermore, they received a $2,500 grant from the Operation Roundup Program from Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative. They allow members to volunteer to round up their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar, and they will donate the proceeds to various community projects.

Further projects to raise funds include the upcoming Santa Visit on December 14th as well as a Fish Fry in the Spring. In addition, a 2020 Blockton Reunion and Tractor Pull is being planned for next year. The first meeting for that will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 pm at the Community Hall.

Trisha Ross, Jonell Cook to Retire at End of School Year

The Worth County School Board, at their regular November 21st meeting, voted to accept the resignations of Jonell Cook and Trisha Ross. They have done their time as teachers in the state and will retire at the end of the school year. Ross teaches Kindergarten; she has taught various elementary classes at Worth County over the years. Cook is the Family & Consumer Sciences teacher and is the advisor for the FCCLA program.

The board also named Les New as Elementary Coach/Coordinator for the Elementary Basketball Program.

The Career Technical Education Program was rated as “Excellent.” Strengths include opportunities that prepare students for technical fields, increased numbers of students enrolled at Northwest Technical School, and active communication with stakeholders. Concerns listed include opportunities that are limited by the high school daily schedule. Recommendations include continuing to seek input from students, parents, and businesses as to skill sets needed.

The board will open filings for three school board positions beginning December 17th at 8 am and closing on January 21st at 5 pm at the District Board Secretary’s office. The office will be closed from December 20th to January 6th and in the event of inclement weather.

Attendance for Parent/Teacher Conferences for Elementary was 149 out of 150. There were 15 office referrals in the first quarter, down from 30 last year. 141 out of 150 students have 90% attendance or higher. 120 students have 95% attendance or higher. Total attendance was 96.51%, off .56% from last year.

Perfect attendance rolls were released for the first quarter. For Kindergarten, they were Cree Blankenship, Tank Coleman, Hadley Downing, Gwyn Healy, Kyah Joslin, and Teagan Saville. For First Grade, they were Kaeslyn Briner, Mason Gray, Paul Hoff, Alexis Snead, and David Wideman. For Second Grade, they were Briella Benson, Emma Coleman, Kaydence Downing, Jarrett Gilland, Cole Hardy, Londyn Maudlin, Hardie Paxson, and Brooklyn Smith. For Third Grade, they were Bella Blankenship, Tucker Fletchall, Camden Gray, Brock Healy, Mason Hiatt, Kassidy Joslin, Brooke Monticue, Kennedy Murphy, Brianna Riley, and Gracie Thurman.

In the upper elementary levels, getting Perfect Attendance for Fourth Grade were Unique Brown, Wesley Brown, Brynn Chapman, Hartley Fitzgerald, Bentley Frisch, Liam Hayden, Avah Knight, Lola Morin, and Breanna Ray. In Fifth Grade, Kambree Briner, Sara Fletchall, Evalyn Gilland, Kaylee Gust, Keira Hardy, Caleb New, Sumer Riley, Dylan Smith, Ryder Smyser, Emsley Spainhower, and Kristen Tracy got Perfect Attendance. In Sixth Grade, getting Perfect Attendance were Lucas Frisch, Chloe Gladstone, Clayton Hardin, Franklynn Hoff, Brayden Murphy, Riley Ridge, Marissa Schmitz, Reed Smyser, Bailey Steele, Brayden Stevens, and Sawyer Thurman.

“A” and “B” Honor Rolls were released for fourth through sixth grades. Fourth Grade “A” Honor Roll honorees were Paige Chaney, Hartley Fitzgerald, Braelyn Fletchall, Bentley Frisch, JoLynn Hawk, Liam Hayden, Audrey Runde, and Megan Tracy. On the “B” Honor Roll was Trenton Adwell, Unique Brown, Wesley Brown, Dale Deardorff, Avah Knight, and Lola Morin.

On the Fifth Grade “A” Honor Roll was Kambree Briner, Arena Galanakis, Evalyn Gilland, Addison Gray, Krista Monticue, Elivia Moyer, Melissa Mutchler, Caleb New, Cole Ruby, Hayden Sanders, Emsley Spainhower, and Kristen Tracy. On the “B” Honor Roll was Cheyenne Baker, Sara Fletchall, Kaylee Gust, Reyen Hansen, Keira Hardy, Macie Hubbard, Sumer Riley, Ryder Smyser, and Abriana Straughn.

On the 6th Grade “A” Honor Roll  was Jace Cameron, Brayden Combs, Katelyn Fletchall, Lucas Frisch, Chloe Gladstone, Brylea Paxson, Garrett Richey, Riley Ridge, Rylee Ruckman, Marissa Schmitz, Bailey Steele, Brayden Stevens, and Sawyer Thurman. On the “B” Honor Roll were Andrew Griffin, Wyatt Hill, Franklynn Hoff, Brayden Murphy, Conner Pointer, Matthew Ray, Eric Ritchie, and Reed Smyser.

The Elementary hosted a Mad Science Lab in conjunction with the Partnership Library. There were 63 in attendance; a free meal was served, and people participated in science experiments. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders are practicing for the Math Contest in February.

High School Principal Jon Adwell reported that the FCCLA Food Drive was a successful event. Worth County conducted its annual Veteran’s Day Program for the public and the entire student body. A memorial honoring all Missouri servicepeople who were killed in Vietnam was displayed. Merrideth Spiers was named the Missouri State Winner for the High School Heisman Scholarship. The FBLA had their annual field trip.

The school will offer the ACT on February 25th. Juniors took their ASVAB Tests, which will help them with career exploration.

Eight Worth County FFA members attended the National FFA Convention. Attending were Tate Welch, Wyatt Abplanalp, Jill Hardy, Anna Spainhower, Justina Wimer, EmiLee Brown, Drew Welch, and Merrideth Spiers, Local FFA members traveled with members from other schools, including North Harrison. Tour sites included the Anheuser-Busch Educational Center, Union Station St. Louis, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Good’s Confectionary. Students also attended an Old Dominion concert and a World’s Toughest Rodeo Event.

A shipment of ferns has arrived for the Worth County Greenhouse.

Kynah Steele Gets 28 Points, 13 Steals in Win

Kynah Steele got 28 points and swiped 13 as Worth County’s Junior High girls got their second win of the year, beating East Atchison’s “B” squad 44-15 Thursday night in elimination round action at the NEN Junior High Tournament. Hadley Roberts, who was tossed from Tuesday’s game by Referee Dan Gallagher, could not coach the game under MSHSAA rules; an ejection carries an automatic one game suspension. April Healy managed the Tigers for Thursday’s game, assisted by Chris Healy.

Kynah got going right off the bat, going to the basket at will and scoring the first six points off drives. Brooklyn Richardson scored off a steal from Kynah, and the Wolves burned a timeout down 8-0 to try to stop the run. But then Kynah got a tip, Autumn Cousatte got a steal, and Kynah finished for the 10-0 lead. She continued to score at will in the first quarter until she put up 15 in the period. Autumn Cousatte finished with a coast to coast layup at the buzzer to put Worth County up 19-3.

East Atchison used up two more timeouts in the second and stopped the bleeding for the first five minutes of the period. But then Kynah Steele got the hot hand again in the last minute, getting a shot from the baseline off a pass from Abbi Brown, got loose inside and took a pass from Kara-Jean Staton for a finish, and then hit Staton at the halftime buzzer to put Worth County up 30-8.

Lizzie Schlueter cut it to 30-10 to start the third quarter, but then Kynah scored seven more and Autumn Cousatte added a steal to put Worth County up 39-10 after three. Kara-Jean Staton hit a 3-pointer in the fourth and Brooklyn Richardson converted a steal for the Tigers in the fourth quarter.
Kynah Steele had 28 points. Autumn Cousatte had 6, and Brooklyn Richardson and Kara-Jean Staton had 5 each.

Kynah Steele had 2 blocks and Kara-Jean Staton had 1.

Kynah Steele and Abbi Brown had 6 boards each. Brooklyn Richardson, Autumn Cousatte, and Emma Spencer each had 3. Kara-Jean Staton, Becca Smith, and Bridgette Hightshoe had 1 each.

Brooklyn Richardson had 4 assists. Abbi Brown, Kynah Steele, and Kara-Jean Staton had 2, while Autumn Cousatte and Emma Spencer had 1.

Kynah Steele had 12 tips to complete a triple double to go with her 28 points and 13 steals. Autumn Cousatte had 9, Kara-Jean Staton and Emma Spencer 3, Brooklyn Richardson, Abbi Brown, and Becca Smith 2, and Bridgette Hightshoe and Eva Engel 1.

Kynah Steele had 13 steals. Autumn Cousatte had 7, Brooklyn Richardson 5, Abbi Brown and Becca Smith 2, and Emma Spencer 1.

Obituary -- Doris McDonald 1927-2019

Doris Dean (Pierson) McDonald, age 92, of Maryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home surround by family.

Doris was born November 18, 1927 in rural Taylor County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Stanley and Pearl (Arthur) Pierson.

On January 10, 1946, Doris married Joseph Earl McDonald. Doris and Earl made their home in Quitman, Missouri until Doris’s move to Maryville after Earl’s passing.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, brothers Dennis, Edwin and Howard Pierson and sister Elsie Mae Farrell. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Robbie Lyle, and nephews Scott and Donald Pierson, and son-in-law Ron Yates.

Doris is survived by her daughter Sharon Yates, Granddaughter Brenda Lyle Tamse (Joe), Grandson Jeff Lyle (Tara), sisters Donna Pierson and Helen (Ray) Davison, great-granddaughters, Stevie (Will) Toomey, Heather and Maggie Utterback, Devian (Marcus) Perkins, Haillie Maupin, and great-grandson, Trystan Lyle, and great-great grandchildren Eleanor & Caroline Toomey, Lilly Maupin and Ryder and Riley Perkins, and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Mary Ann (Dennis) Pierson.

Visitation will be held at Bram Funeral Home, Friday, November 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, with burial to follow in Quitman Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests to honor Doris with a memorial flower garden at Nodaway Nursing Home. Donations will be accepted toward that spring project

Obituary -- Agnes Teaney 1932-2019

Agnes Addie Belle Teaney of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Agnes was born on February 17, 1932 in Parnell, Missouri to Clarence and Dollie (Hawk) Berg. She was a 1950 graduate of Parnell High School, a homemaker and member of the Ravenwood Christian Church.

She married Harold J. “Rusty” Teaney, Sr. on June 4, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2009. She was also preceded by her parents, son, Harold J. Teaney, Jr.; two brothers, Alfred and Phillip Berg; sister-in-laws, Erma Berg and Clarice Berg.

Survivors include two sons, James H. (Connie) Teaney, Ravenwood, Missouri and John S. (Jeannie) Teaney, Humphrey, Arkansas; brother, Francis Berg, Maryville, Missouri; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 10 am Monday, November 25th at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ravenwood, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Oak Lawn Cemetery Association. Online condolences can be made to the family at the Price Funeral Home website.

Route YY Bridge Replacement Project to Begin

The bridge on Route YY over the Middle Fork of the Grand River, just east of Worth, closed in September 2018 after a regularly scheduled inspection by the Missouri Department of Transportation revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The truss bridge, originally built in 1927, is included in Gov. Parson’s “Focus on Bridges” program passed by the Missouri General Assembly during its 2019 session. The program appropriated $50 million in state general revenue to fund 45 high priority bridge projects throughout the state.

Contractors from Boone Construction Company will begin a bridge replacement project next week with plans to reopen the roadway to all traffic in the spring of 2020.

Motorists should continue to use U.S. Route 169 as an alternate route until the new bridge is in place and open to travelers.

The inspection that discovered the deterioration is not unique. All bridges throughout the United States are federally required to be inspected at least every two years. MoDOT’s Northwest District has more than 1,300 bridges among its 20 counties. This program of inspection, repair and maintenance of the more than 10,000 bridges across the state ensures the bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible for those traveling across Missouri’s roadways.

In addition, crews from MoDOT’s Central Office travel around the state conducting in-depth inspections throughout the year. These often require specialized equipment like Snooper Trucks which allow inspectors the ability to get an up close look beneath bridges. It was this inspection that discovered the deterioration the prompted the closure.

Bluejay Junior High Teams Sweep East Atchison, Advance to Semifinals

Northeast Nodaway’s junior high teams swept the East Atchison “B” squads Tuesday at the NEN Junior High Tournament Tuesday.

The girls won 32-13, with Baylie Busby matching a career high with 22 points. Northeast Nodaway scored 16 in the first quarter with Busby supplying 14 of the team’s 16 points, stealing the ball and getting loose in transition at will. The Bluejays led 20-2 at the break.

Payton Woodring got the hot hand in the second half and cut it to 22-7 in the third quarter, but then Sasha Deardorff got wide open underneath the basket and didn’t realize how wide open she was, but she took a pass from Hadley DeFreece to kill the run. Cora Munns scored off a drive and then Baylie Busby came back in and scored coast to coast to make it 28-7 after three.

Baylie Busby had 22 for the Bluejays. Dalanie Auffert had 3, Sasha Deardorff, Cora Munns, and Lindsey Jackson all had 2, and Jill Boswell had 1.

Dalanie Auffert, Cora Munns, McKenzie Pride, and Lindsey Jackson had 1 block.

Baylie Busby had 6 boards. Lindsey Jackson had 3, Hadley DeFreece, Jill Boswell, and Cora Munns had 2, and Dalanie Auffert, Arianna Behrens, and Sasha Deardorff had 1.

Jill Boswell had 6 assists. Lindsey Jackson and Dalanie Auffert had 2, while Hadley DeFreece and Arianna Behrens had 1.

Hadley DeFreece and Baylie Busby had 5 tips. Lindsey Jackson, McKenzie Pride, Sasha Deardorff, and Cora Munns had 3, Jill Boswell had 2, and Arianna Behrens had 1.

Jill Boswell and Baylie Busby had 6 steals. Lindsey Jackson had 2, while Dalanie Auffert, Hadley DeFreece, and Cora Munns each had 1.

The boys had just as little trouble beating the Wolves, as they beat them 29-7 Tuesday. The Bluejays jumped out to a 16-2 lead after one with half their points coming off steals. They worked the offensive glass in the second period and got it into Chris Kephart to build it to 25-2 at the break, and then ran out the clock for most of the second half.

Chris Kephart had 14 points for the Bluejays. Landon Wilmes had 6, Ethan Gascoigne 5, while Brycen Kennard and Jake Redden had 2.

Jake Redden had 2 blocks, while Chris Kephart had 1.

Brycen Kennard, Chris Kephart, and Ethan Gascoigne had 8 boards. Jake Redden had 5, Landon Wilmes 3, and Jacob Meyer and Chase Clabaugh had 1 each.

Chris Kephart, Ethan Gascoigne, and Landon Wilmes had 2 assists each. Jacob Meyer had 1.

Landon Wilmes and Ethan Gascoigne had 4 tips. Jake Redden had 3, Chase Clabaugh had 2, and Brycen Kennard and Jacob Meyer had 1.

Landon Wilmes had 7 steals. Brycen Kennard and Ethan Gascoigne had 2, while Chris Kephart and Jacob Meyer had 1.

Tigers Dribble Out Clock to Claim Cliffhanger

The hot hand of Tyler New put Worth County ahead early, but then the Tigers had to cling to a lead late before getting the 26-25 win over Avenue City last Tuesday in the first round of the NEN Junior High Tournament.

Back to back jacks by Tyler put the Tigers out in front 6-0 one minute into the game, then Kolten Smith got him a quick outlet after a defensive board that he converted to make it 8-0.

Avenue City fought back as Ethan Zeit scored off a drive and a 3-pointer to make it 8-5, but Tyler New scored off a steal to make it 10-5 after one. New scored all 10 Tiger points in the first quarter.

Zeit brought his Aces back to within 13-9 with 2:33; he had all nine points for Avenue City up to that point. But then Kolten Smith got loose inside for a pass from Tyler New and New had consecutive steals to put the Tigers back in double digits up 19-9 at the half.

Carson Briner put the Tigers in front 22-11 to start the third quarter with a 3-pointer, but then Avenue City started chipping away as the Tigers could not buy a defensive board in the second half. The Aces worked the offensive glass at will, chipping away for most of the remainder of the game until they finally tied it at 22 with 1:52 left.

But then Tyler New scored a free throw to break the tie and then the second went out of bounds off Avenue City to give the Tigers the ball back with 1:46 left. Tyler New converted a 3-pointer to put Worth County back in front 26-22.

Zeit answered with a triple of his own with 45 seconds left, but then Avenue City could not stop the clock the rest of the way, as they didn’t have enough fouls to put Worth County on the line, and Tyler New was able to dribble out the remaining 45 seconds for the win.

Tyler New had 18 points for the Tigers. Carson Briner had 3, Cannon Fletcher had 3, and Kolten Smith had 2.

Kolten Smith had 5 blocks and Tyler New 1.

Kolten Smith had 9 boards. Tyler New had 4, Cannon Fletcher, Robert Staton, and Carter Chapman had 3 each, and Carson Briner had 2.

Tyler New had 3 assists. Carson Briner had 2, and Cannon Fletcher and Kolten Smith had 1.

Tyler New had 3 tips, as did Carson Briner. Cannon Fletcher had 1.

Tyler New had 5 steals. Carson Briner had 2, and Robert Staton, Carter Chapman, and Kolten Smith had 1.

30 Foot Shot Sinks JH Tiger Girls

A 30 foot shot at the buzzer sank Worth County’s junior high girls last Tuesday night in the first round of the NEN Junior High Tournament as they fell to Avenue City 19-17.

The Tigers and Aces have always played close games over the years in Ravenwood, and Tuesday was no exception. Fireworks erupted in the first half as Coach Hadley Roberts was ejected by Referee Dan Gallagher for protesting a foul call and Les New, who coaches the boys team, managed the girls in his absence. Meanwhile, the girls could not buy a bucket in the first half and fell behind 8-4 at the break.

The Tigers fell behind 9-4, but then Kara-Jean Staton’s triple and Kynah Steele’s shot tied the game up at 9. The game was tied up at 11 before Kayla Beem put the Aces in front 13-11 after three.

Brooklyn Richardson  hit from the high post and Autumn Cousatte hit from the right wing to put the Tigers in front 15-13 before Beem knotted it up again. Both sides had chances in the last two minutes, but neither side could convert until Saige Blake hit a free throw with 1:11 left to put Avenue City up 16-15.

For the next 35 seconds, neither side could hang on to the ball before Autumn Cousatte finally got a steal for the Tigers with 34 seconds left. Kynah Steele found an open driving lane and converted with 22 seconds left to put Worth County up 17-16.

Avenue City had a chance to answer, but Beem missed with 9 seconds left and the ball went out of bounds off Avenue City. Worth County had to inbound, but couldn’t get it in and it went out of bounds off of them back to Avenue City. The Aces tried to get it in the post with 3 seconds left, but Abbi Brown got a steal with three seconds left.

Worth County took a timeout and aired it out deep in an effort to run out the clock, but Beem stole the pass and launched a 3-pointer from 30 feet out that was nothing but net to give the Aces the win.

Obituary -- Kolton Brooke 2019-2019

Kolton Riley Brooke, age 7 days, passed away at 2:50 a.m. April 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Kolton was born April 21, 2019 at KU Medical Center. He was born at 4:20 p.m. and weighed 1lb 5oz and was 12” long. Kolton is the son of Ben and Brandi (Larabee) Brooke of Bethany, MO.
Kolton’s survivors include his parents; his twin brother, Rhett and brothers, Kayden, Kayl, and Taylor, all of the home; grandparents include, Cindy and John Hayes, Bethany, MO, Phil and Lora Larabee, Hopkins, MO, Ed Brooke, Bethany, MO, Sara and Eddie Koenig, Barnett, MO, and Lea and Cliff Welsh, Bethany, MO; great grandparents, Gary and Shirley Graves, Pickering, MO and James and Roberta Carmichael, Hopkins, MO; also surviving are aunts and uncles, Brennan Hayes, Black and Cassie Hayes, Ethan Larabee, Nikki Larabee, Liz and Brandon Beydler, Jacob Brooke, Becky Creasey and Brooke Welsh; several cousins, great aunts and great uncles and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Kolton at a later date to be announced by Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Courthouse News for November 20th, 2019

On November 4th, the families of Wanda Findley (81) and Peggy Rinehart (86) of Bethany received a settlement award of $2,050,000 from Dalgit Singh (25) of Stockton (CA), his employer, and the owner-operator of a semi-truck in conjunction with a fatal accident occurred on Route 36 near Stewartsville on April 23rd, 2016. The semi-truck driven by Singh rear-ended the vehicle driven by Findley and Rinehart.

KQ2 reported that on Sunday, November 10th, a 14 year old received assault charges in juvenile court in conjunction with a shooting that critically injured another teen. The teen who was shot was lifeflighted to Kansas City Saturday.

On November 12th, Northwest Mo Info reported that a Salvation Army van was stolen outside of a residence in St. Joseph. On Wednesday, the van was recovered. No suspects were in custody as of Thursday.

Northwest Mo Info reported that on November 12th, a Federal Grand Jury indicted Ava Lea Langner (58) of Lathrop for stealing $5,000 from the Plattsburg Special Road District between May 2016 and April 2017. She allegedly made unauthorized payments to her business, credit card, and for personal expenses. In addition, the State Auditor’s Office says at least $286,000 was misappropriated from the district between 2011 and 2018. The charges are federal because the $5,000 in question was allegedly stolen from an agency receiving federal funds.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Justin Kozminske (34) of Augusta (MI) alleging Trespass and Hunting Deer with Bait.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Trista Boley (34) of Bethany alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Kimberly Rowe (34) of Bethany alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Brandon Allee (24) of Sheridan alleging No Insurance.

On November 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Matt Staley (43) of Rea (MO) alleging Speeding.

On November 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Henry Tamegni III (52) of Cape May (NJ) alleging Invalid Deer Permit.

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Klaire Williams (41) of New Hampton alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dustin Wiedmaier (29) of St. Joseph alleging Passing a Bad Check (Felony).

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cody McIntosh (34) of Stewartsville alleging Passing a Bad Check (Felony).

On November 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Ronnie Dine (39) of Albany alleging 3 counts of Passing a Bad Check.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bradley Skillen (58) of Wichita (KS) alleging Hunting with Unplugged Shotgun.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against James Rucker (37) of Hopkins alleging Failure to Check Deer as Prescribed and Abandonment of Dead Wildlife.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Will Morin (27) of Worth alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jason Milbourn (38) of St. Joseph alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Emily Joesting (24) of Rock Port alleging No Insurance.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anthony Greeno (22) of Maryville alleging No Insurance and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Megan Moore (24) of Parnell alleging No Insurance.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bailey Toombs (20) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.

On November 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Jayson Baker (16) of Pattonsburg alleging No Insurance and 5 counts Failure to Signal.

On November 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Brenda Martin (47) of Iowa City (IA) in Gentry County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. Charges were filed on November 14th by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Bond was set at $4,950 cash or corporate surety.

On November 13th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Christopher Traeger (36) of Northwood (IA) on a charge of Domestic Assault. He is being held on no bond until seen by a magistrate.

On November 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Brendin Saltkill (22) of Rea (MO alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd), No Insurance, and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On November 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shana Land (27) of Sheridan alleging No Seat Belt.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Stephanie Fish (49) of Bethany alleging No Insurance.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Daniel Meyer (57) of Old Monroe (MO) alleging No Insurance.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against David Smith (25) of Milwaukee (WI) alleging No Valid License.

On November 14th at 7:30 pm, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Devan Jackson (21) of Grant City on charges of Eluding (25+ over limit), Speeding, and three counts Failure to Stop. Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 15th, Lincoln County (NE) Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a ranch south of Hershey (NE) after a rancher reported he found human remains in a stock trailer he had purchased in Missouri. Deputies arrived and found a tub full of dirt and human remains. The rancher had planned to spread the dirt on his driveway when he found the remains. There were also personal items in the tub. Authorities believe the remains belong to one of the two brothers who were killed in Braymer.

On November 15th, Jamey Griffin (39) of Trenton was in court on charges related to the shooting of a Trenton police officer, Jasmine Diab. Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson is charging Griffin  with Assault (Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony), and Armed Criminal Action (Felony) in conjunction with the case. Officer Diab survived her wounds.

On November 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyle Cline (34) of Albany in Gentry County on charges of 2 counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. Charges were subsequently filed on November 18th by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Bond was set at $7,500, cash only.

On November 15th, three people pleaded guilty to hunting violations in Worth County Associate Circuit Court. Michael Fralick (52) of Roseland (LA) pleaded guilty to a charge of Hunting With a Suspended, Revoked, or Denied Permit. He was fined $750 plus costs by Associate Circuit Judge Joel Miller. Destinee Fralick (26) of Tickfaw (LA) pleaded guilty to a charge of Nonresident Hunting Without a Permit and was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Miller. Alayna Braden (21) of Tickfaw (LA) pleaded guilty to Nonresident Hunting Without a Permit and was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Joel Miller.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Christene Deason-Gowin (38) of Burlington Junction alleging No Valid License.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Dalton Hartman (20) of Lawson and Kyler Popplewell (19) of Maysville, alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kaleb Popplewell (21) of Maysville alleging Trespassing.

On November 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shay Buyas (42) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), DWI (Prior), and Resisting Arrest. Bond was set at $25,000.

On November 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Edward Zaleski (52) of Denver (CO) alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony).

On November 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tyler Bodnar (19) of Kansas City in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Marijuana and No Plates.

On November 16th, a Cainsville resident had their truck stolen from his land by his grain bin. It was stolen by two women; a friend of the victim’s recognized it and stopped the vehicle. One woman has been arrested and the other is being sought by officers. They are also still looking for a white van.

On November 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Heather Signs (40) of Urbandale (IA) alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony).

On November 17th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kenneth Sisk (69) of St. Joseph alleging Resisting Arrest by Fleeing (Felony). Bond was set at $2,500, posted by the defendant. On November 18th, Sisk was additionally charged with Failure to Submit Hunting Permits to a Department of Conservation Agent.

On November 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shane Powers (42) of Maryville alleging Stealing.

On November 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Christopher Cantrell (40) of Bethany alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Taking Over the Limit of Deer, and Failure to Check Deer. Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On November 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Bradley Waldeier (31) of Bethany alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).

On November 18th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dylyn Constant (26) of Albany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Prior) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Prior). Bond was set at $4,950, cash or corporate surety.

Charges listed are mere 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.

Obituary -- Luther "Luke" Roberts 1938-2019

Luther D. “Luke” Roberts, 81, of Hopkins, MO, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Mosaic Health Care ER, in Maryville, MO.

Luke was born in Alta, IA, on October 8, 1938, his parents were Roy Clifton and Helen V. (Leber) Roberts.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his brothers, Rolly, Clovis, Clifford, Leonard, Raymond, and Herbert; and his sisters, Doris Rea, and Darlene Williamson.

Luke had worked in maintenance at the old St. Joseph Hospital, now Mosaic Life Care.  He enjoyed rock hunting and Indian artifacts.  He was of the Christian faith.

His survivors include 2 sisters, Tena Jones, Orlando. FL, and Phyllis F. (Dennis) Guthrie, Clearmont, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Roberts has been cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  No services are planned at this time.

Editorial – Bedford Casey’s In Need of Upgrade

In recent years, new Casey’s locations have sprouted up in Grant City, Mount Ayr, Albany, two new locations in Bedford, and other places. They are all quite nice, and it allows them to hire more people than they would have otherwise. Now, it is time for Bedford to get its upgrade. This is not a knock on the employees or local management of the store, all of whom do an excellent job. This is a matter of the corporate office being unresponsive to customer complaints.

Bedford is one of the oldest Casey’s locations, and it is also one of the least safe. When parking to get food, it is difficult to back out without risking hitting someone who is pulling in or who is getting gas. It is also difficult to park on days when the truck comes in to deliver food.

One customer reported that they had complained three times to corporate about the dangerous parking situation in Bedford. They did not respond to the complaints in any one of those cases.

These stores are convenient when one needs to get a meal or gas in a hurry. But safety cannot be sacrificed for the sake of convenience.

Tiger Rally Falls Short Against Pattonsburg; Willhite Sets Mark

Worth County nearly erased a 40 point deficit against Pattonsburg Friday, but fell short 74-62 to end their season. Playing their last game were Jaxon Anderson and Reed McIntyre. Worth County returns nearly everyone else back next year.

Pattonsburg kicked off to start the game and Aydan Gladstone and Alex Rinehart took turns carrying the ball on Worth County’s opening drive, which started at the 33. Alex Rinehart converted a fourth and two to the Pattonsburg 25, and on third and seven at the Panther 11, Aydan Gladstone took a counter in to the house after they faked the jet sweep with 9:15 left. Gladstone got a block from Jaxon Anderson to make it 8-0 on the extra point try.

The Panther fans broke out the cowbells for the game, and the din of them ringing were a constant fixture every time the Tigers had the ball. First, the referees told them they couldn’t ring them. Then, Pattonsburg Coach Scott Cavin successfully talked them into letting them ring.

Willhite and the Panthers marched right back down the field as Patrick Cowley’s catch and run picked up five to their own 30 and Dakota Eaton’s catch and run took it down to the Tiger seven. Steven Willhite took it in with 8:48 left, getting blocks from Carter Crone and Dakota Eaton and then lofted it over someone’s head to Crone for the tying extra point to make it 8-8.

On the series, Willhite set the all-time passing record for eight man football, as he was at 4,332 passing yards at the start of Friday’s game. He eclipsed Kobe Reynolds (North/West Nodaway), who held the mark of 4,339 yards set in 2014.

Worth County went three and out, but one of several booming punts by Jaxon Anderson buried Pattonsburg on their own three. On the ensuing series, Willhite was tackled short of the first down by inches at the 13, and Worth County got a short field to work with. Carter Crone and Brett Emig buried Gladstone at the 15 to set up third and 12, but Jaxon Anderson’s diving catch made it first and goal at the two. Two cracks by Aydan Gladstone put Worth County on the board again with 4:09 left.
A bad snap set the Panthers back third and 22 at the Tiger 31 after Patrick Cowley’s catch and run took it to the Tiger 19. But Cowley took another catch and run to the 13, and then Willhite converted the fourth and four to the Tiger 8. However, Alex Rinehart picked off the next pass in the end zone to kill the drive.

Worth County went three and out as Crone ran wild in the backfield on the next possession. Another booming Anderson punt buried the Panthers on their own 12, where they were third and 10. But then Patrick Cowley’s 58 yard catch and run tied the game up again at 14-14. Chase Atkins and Nate Adwell teamed up to deny Willhite the go ahead extra points.

Worth County was marching down the field again after an onsides kick caromed off Jackson Runde, but he was able to recover. An offsides penalty gave them a first down at the 28. Consecutive sacks set them back to the 34, but then Jackson Runde caught a pass for what appeared to be a score. But he fumbled it out of bounds in the end zone at the 1, and Pattonsburg got the ball back at the 15.
Brett Emig ripped off a pass for 35 yards and Steven Willhite ripped off a rain of 20 down to the Tiger nine. Two plays later, Willhite threw a strike to Carter Crone to make it 22-14 with 7:24 left. Worth County answered right back as Dylan McIntyre ran back the ensuing onsides kick for a score to make it 22-20.

Pattonsburg aired it out to Patrick Cowley, and his catch and run went for 36 yards down to the Tiger 12. Willhite got blocks from Carter Crone and Dakota Eaton as he picked up 11 to the one. Justin Dye denied Willhite on first and goal, but then Willhite threw a strike to Carter Crone to make it 28-20. Alex Rinehart did a WWE body slam of Dakota Eaton to deny the extra points.

Worth County was decimated by injuries during the course of the game; Jaxon Anderson was shaken up and saw limited action as the game progressed. Austin Welch reinjured his shoulder and  was done for the night. The hard hitting and hard playing surface combined to leave a lot of players on both sides shaken up as the game progressed.

Login Goll recovered the ensuing onsides kick, and it only required Pattonsburg two plays to get in as Cowley took passes for 7 and 37 yards to make it 34-20 with 5:45 left.

Worth County tried to answer as Jackson Runde caught a pass for 5 and Reed McIntyre took another one for 17 to the Panther 30. Aydan Gladstone came under a heavy rush, but scrambled all the way to the 1. But a false start set them back to the 6, Clark Adler and Brett Emig dropped Gladstone for a loss of one, and on the ensuing pass play, Crone put Gladstone under a heavy rush and Patrick Cowley was there for the pick at the 8.

A sack thwarted the ensuing drive as Dye and Atkins combined on the play. Pattonsburg elected to punt. A triple reverse pass from Aydan Gladstone to Reed McIntyre went for 33 yards to the 12, Alex Rinehart picked up 4 to the 8, and Runde caught a short pass. He fumbled it again at the 1, but this time, it rolled out of bounds short of the end zone, meaning Worth County retained possession. Gladstone burst outside down the left side and scored with 38.3 seconds left to score. Reed McIntyre caught one with his tiptoes inbounds to make it 34-28.

There were only 32 seconds left, but that was an eternity for a team like Pattonsburg. A bad snap set them back to the 25, but then a flea flicker from Cowley back to Willhite turned into a 55 yard strike to Dakota Eaton as the first half clock expired, putting the Panthers up 40-28.

Worth County recovered an onsides kick to start the second half as Aydan Gladstone got the recovery, but a holding penalty killed the drive and Brett Emig got a pick in the end zone. The last-second score swung the momentum in Pattonsburg’s favor, and strikes to Carter Crone for 27 and Dakota Eaton for 32 yards put the ball on the 6. A pitch to Cowley resulted in a score and Pattonsburg led 46-28 with 8:55 left.

A booming punt by Jaxon Anderson only made things more interesting for Pattonsburg after Worth County went three and out. Pattonsburg was faced with fourth and 6 at the 19, only for strikes to Cowley of 19 and 33 yards put the ball on the five. A motion penalty and a sack put the ball back on the 18, but then Brett Emig caught a pass with Aydan Gladstone draped all over him and Emig caught the extra point pass to make it 54-28 with 5:53 left in the third.

The Panthers scored again as Aydan Gladstone threw into double coverage and Dakota Eaton got a pick and returned it to the Tiger 21. On the first play, nobody guarded Carter Crone, who was there for the score with 5:19 left to make it 60-28.

Worth County showed no quit as Alex Rinehart laid out Patrick Cowley at the end of the ensuing kickoff; he was shaken up and was in and out the rest of the game. Once again, a booming punt by Jaxon Anderson buried the Panthers on their own 17, but Worth County could not get off the field. On fourth and three at the 24, Pattonsburg converted yet again as Emig made a clutch catch at the 34 to keep the drive alive. On third and eight at the Tiger 32, Cowley caught a pass for 9 to keep it going at the 23. Emig caught a shovel pass to the 9, and then caught a carom off a lineman’s helmet for a score; Crone’s extra point pass made it 68-28 at that point.

Pattonsburg put in their reserves at that point, but Worth County was not done, and marched right back down the field and scored to make it 68-36 after Gladstone’s run. “You guys played hard all night; I took the foot off the gas, and that is entirely on me,” said Coach Scott Cavin to his Panthers after the game. The starters came back in, but Reed McIntyre jumped a pass for a pick six with 11:01 left. Runde caught the extra point pass.

The ensuing kickoff died on the 1, and Dakota Eaton returned it to the 16. Pattonsburg answered as Carter Crone caught a pass for 13, Dakota Eaton caught one for 28 to the Tiger 23, and Brett Emig caught one over the middle and took it to the house with 9:45 left to make it 74-44. But then Worth County got it right back after taking over at the Panther 39. Alex Rinehart picked up nine to the 30, and then Aydan Gladstone got blocks from Justin Dye and Dylan McIntyre as he scampered for 30 yards for a score with 8:56 left to make it 74-52. 

Pattonsburg elected to go for it fourth and 10 at their own 29; they had converted several tries on fourth down that night, but Alex Rinehart picked off Willhite for the second time, and Dakota Eaton laid him out on his back at the Tiger 29 on the hard surface; Rinehart was shaken up and sat out a few plays before returning. Rinehart’s absence didn’t matter as Worth County simply plugged some new players in and kept right on marching. Aydan Gladstone scrambled 24 yards to the Panther 27. Dylan McIntyre was stacked up for no gain, but Levi Cassavaugh caught one for seven to the 20. Dylan McIntyre tried a carry, but ran into Crone, who dropped him at the 24 for fourth and seven. But a pass interference led to a first down, and Alex Rinehart came back in, ripping off carries of 6 and 7 down to the 1. Alex was driven back to the 6 by Kaden Koch, but then Gladstone ran it in after getting a block from Justin Dye with four minutes left to make it 74-56. Carter Crone led a green wall to deny the extra points, which would have made it two possessions.

All of a sudden, Reed McIntyre jumped another pass and got a pick six to make it 74-62 with 3:51 left. Aydan Gladstone was stopped short by Cowley, who had come back in, along with Collin Briggs. But Worth County appeared to have all the momentum on their side at that point.

But then Pattonsburg changed things up, taking Willhite out and putting Cowley in at quarterback after the Panthers recovered an onsides kick at their own 36. Cowley ripped off gains of 8 and 20 down to the Tiger 16 before running into a wall twice to set up third and 9 at the 14. But Willhite came back in and threw a strike to Cowley for a first down, and Pattonsburg was able to kneel out the clock.

District Assignments Released for Basketball

District assignments have been released for basketball for this year. Worth County, NEN, and North Nodaway will all be in District 16 for this year. It will be a loaded district as Albany, Platte Valley, and Stanberry are in the district as well. West Nodaway and Rock Port round out the district.

District 15 will consist of DeKalb, King City, Mound City, Nodaway-Holt, Osborn, South Holt, Stewartsville, and Union Star.

North Harrison will be in District 14 along with many of the HDC schools along with Pattonsburg and Princeton from the GRC. Also in the district are Gilman City, Mercer, Ridgeway, Tri-County, and Winston.

District 13 will consist of Braymer, Breckinridge, Hardin-Central, Norborne, Orrick, Santa Fe, Southwest Livingston, and Tina-Avalon.

Rockets Run Away From Mustangs in Second Half

West Nodaway’s junior high ran away from North Nodaway’s junior high boys Thursday as they got a 57-37 win. North Nodaway got some good games from some of their supporting cast as Preston Hansen hit double figures with 10 and Mason Casner had 7. But the three-headed monster of Riley Blay, Kayden Conn, and Michael Goff was too much.

The team speed of West Nodaway was obvious from the beginning. North Nodaway started off well as Brice Trimble hit a 3-pointer, Ethan Fry had a free throw, and Mason Casner got loose in transition to put the Mustangs up 6-4. But the Rockets were swarming and pressing, denying the inbounds passes, and North Nodaway was having trouble getting it in similar to the Worth County game Monday. They racked up three five-seconds calls during one span late in the first and early in the second as West Nodaway moved out to a 12-8 lead early in the second.

Preston Hansen was left alone and hit a 3-pointer to cut it to 12–11, but then Michael Goff started operating at will in the post and the Mustangs fell behind 22-11 at one point. Aydan Blackford got the hot hand as he scored seven during a two minute stretch and Ethan Fry added a drive to cut it to 24-20, but then Michael Cook hit a shot at the buzzer to make it 26-20.

But then the new half started off well for the Mustangs as Casner started off the scoring with a 3-pointer and Blackford followed with a steal and Goff picked up his fourth foul. Riley Blay hit a drive, but a free throw and an inside shot from Hansen knotted it up at 28 with four minutes left in the third.
But despite the Rockets racking up fouls, with Blay picking up his fourth foul and Andrew Lightner his third, they started pulling away again as Blay started going to the rack at will. Back to back threes by Kayden Conn, the second one with Casner in his face at the buzzer, put West Nodaway back up by 10 at 42-32.

By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, all hell broke loose and West Nodaway was beating the Mustangs up and down the floor as they poured on 15 more points while North Nodaway could only muster five in the final period.

Aydan Blackford had 12 to lead the Mustangs. Preston Hansen had 10, Mason Casner 7, Brice Trimble 5, and Ethan Fry 3.

Preston Hansen had 8 boards. Ethan Fry had 6, Aydan Blackford 4, Mason Casner 2, and Brice Trimble 1.

Aydan Blackford had 6 assists, while Brice Trimble and Ethan Fry had 2.

Preston Hansen had 3 tips while Brice Trimble had 2 and Owen Martin, Mason Casner, and Ethan Fry had 1.

Preston Hansen and Aydan Blackford had 4 steals each. Brice Trimble and Mason Casner had 2 each, while Ethan Fry had 1.

Editorial – Taste, Odor Issues Rampant in Maryville Water System

We generally don’t tell towns and cities how to run their towns or water systems. We understand that it is a hard job. However, our Facebook pages for the past week or so has been rampant with dozens, if not hundreds, of people complaining about water taste and odor issues in the City of Maryville.

We are spoiled here in Sheridan with quality water. We had good quality water when the city was running its own water system, and now, when it is on the rural water system. That is not always the case, however. The dirty water systems that have been in the news these past few years are hardly unique to Flint.

Based on comments we have seen, it seems this has been a problem for the last three years. Tempers are at a boiling point as the city has been trying and failing to solve these issues. We don’t claim to be perfect, but if we had that kind of rampant complaints from customers over a three year span, we would be out of business.

Herewith, some of the comments from dissatisfied customers. Some of these people are folks we know and trust, and they are among the last we know who would raise hell.

“This water problem has to be fixed!!”

“Hate even rinsing my mouth after brushing my teeth. It’s so gross.”

“Three years of excuses.”

“It’s obvious they don’t care.”
“I won’t even cook with it anymore; nothing tastes right if I do.”

“I love taking a shower that smells like dirt/stale pond water and I love drinking dirt-flavored water. And I love even more having to pay for dirt water.”

“I can smell it every time I turn the shower or sink on.”

“I just went to McDonald’s for a Dr. Pepper, took one sip, spit it out, and dumped the cup. It was absolutely disgusting! Tastes just like moss from a pond smells like.”

“I drink coffee every morning, and about to start bringing my own water from Hopkins. The smell radiates out of the dish machine, and our kitchen smells like fish.”

One possible explanation is that Mozingo Lake rolled over. However, this problem of bad water has only occurred within the last three years. It has not been the case for the previous 22. One customer reported that they had less of a problem with their well water that they dug mice out of every year.

Based on the comments, not all customers in Maryville have bad water. But too many do. And when the city fails to solve these taste and odor issues, people are going to complain.

Some customers reported they were able to fix their water problems with a water filter. However, people should not have to pay extra for the clean water that customers are entitled to in the first place. And having to buy a water filter on top of water bills is hard for people on low and fixed incomes.

It is unacceptable for the City of Maryville for this problem of taste and odor to go for three years. This is the sort of thing which, if allowed to continue, leads to failed bond issues, failed levies, and inability to provide the services that its citizens expect. In order to provide the kind of services that voters expect, the city needs to earn the confidence of the voters.

City Manager Greg McDaniel responds:
In an emailed response, McDaniel wrote the following:
“The city is not unresponsive and is taking extreme measures to address the aesthetic (taste and odor) issues with the water due to lake turnover. Those measure will correct the issue however the most important thing we would have reported to you is that any change in the water treatment process takes 7-14 days to get through the system to customers. There is not a method of water treatment that instantaneously corrects the issue at hand. We work closely with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to ensure our water continues to exceed minimum standards of drinking water. We also work with customers to explain the process.”

We subsequently spoke with him Monday and got his further thoughts on the issue.

He said he understood customers’ frustration with the issues. He said that since these issues started three years ago, the city has repeatedly changed its processes for monitoring algae levels; they now test for it weekly. They also have procedures in place daily to keep algae out of the system.

Periodically, McDaniel said the city puts chemical treatments into the system, but that there is only so much of that they can do, or it will risk damaging the membranes that take out the particles which, if allowed to enter the water system, would put the city in violation of DNR and EPA standards. Each such treatment costs the city $15,000 a time.

McDaniel said that the city was still researching why there were taste and odor issues in the water system when it had not been an issue for the previous 22 years. Possible answers include algae, erosion, and pesticide runoff.

He said that Maryville’s water exceeds DNR and EPA standards even with the taste and odor issues. McDaniel said that city crews were in the process of flushing out water lines. He encouraged people to call City Hall or contact him directly with any issues of odor or taste. The phone number for City Hall is (660) 562-8001. Sometimes, he said dead end lines would have issues after everyone else was fixed; in that case, the city would come and flush it.

Maryville Teen Injured in Wreck Near Pickering

A Maryville teen was injured in a wreck near Pickering Tuesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2012 Buick Century driven by Tyler Paris (17) of Maryville was westbound on 205th Street and Jet Road two miles south of Pickering at around 8:35 pm when he failed to negotiate a turn and ran off the west side of the roadway. He went down an embankment and began to overturn. The vehicle came to rest off the west side of the roadway facing southeast. Paris received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Obituary -- June McCrary 1950-2019

June Marie McCrary, 69, Maysville, MO passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at a Maysville, MO nursing home.

She was born on March 9, 1950 in Conception Junction, Missouri the daughter of Herschel and Florence (O’Bannion) Sybert.

On November 17, 1975, she married John McCrary. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2001.
June was a member of United Methodist Women and attended United Methodist Churches in Conception Junction and later, Ravenwood, MO. She enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Judy Kay Sybert and son, John Anthony Sybert.

June is survived by her daughter, Terri (Kim) Carmichael, Maryville, MO; son, Galen (Darla) McCrary, Clarinda, IA; sisters, Susie (Jerry) Eckstein, Maryville, MO, Boots Eckstein, Bedford, IA; step-brothers, John (Beth) Davis, Allendale, MO, Rick (Ramona) Davis, Denver, MO; step-sisters, Susie (Max) Fletchall, Clearfield, IA Brenda (John) Thurman, Sheridan, MO; four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

June has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO.

Memorial Graveside Services and Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18 in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the Parish Hall at St. Columba in Conception Junction, MO. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Robert Jackson 1939-2019

Funeral Services for Robert Jackson, will be held Friday, November 15, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. at the Cummings Family Funeral Home. Visitation for Robert will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the funeral home from 3 to 7 PM, with family present from 5 to 7 PM. Interment will held in Hopkins Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to be determined. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummingsfamilyfuneralhome.com under Obituaries.

Robert Dean Jackson was born in a chicken house, in Taylor County, Iowa on August 10, 1939 to Robert Lee Jackson and Margaret Frances (Thomsen) Jackson. While growing up on the family farm as a child he attended Valley School through the 8th grade. Robert then attended Hopkins High School and graduated in 1957.

Robert married Elaine Grace on June 19, 1960. To this union two sons, Rod and Chad were born. Robert began farming after being married and never really did retire from it. In 1962 he began owning and training thoroughbred racehorses. He, Elaine and infant son Rod would go to various tracks in Nebraska for the race meets. In 1966 Robert bought his current farm and continued to train horses and farm. Robert also worked at Moog automotive where he retired from.

Robert had many interests throughout his years. He loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting coon, deer and especially coyote. He loved to play board games and card games with his family and friends. Robert had an ornery streak and enjoyed sneaking up on his family and friends to scare them. He was known best for being able to sleep and drive at the same time. Never a dull moment was had when Robert was around!

Preceding Robert in death were his parents; Robert and Margaret, wife; Elaine and sister Virginia Nelson.

Left to cherish Robert's memory are his sons Rod Jackson (Robin Ramsey) and Chad (Christie) Jackson, grandchildren; Logan Jackson, Lindsey Jackson, Amanda Rowen, Kylie Jackson, Ashlyn Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Cameron Hofmeister and Andrew Hofmeister; great-grandchildren, Austin Jackson and Sophia Ramsey; brother, Fred (Mary) Jackson, brother-in-law; Calvin Nelson, along with many other family members and friends.

Robert loved his family dearly and will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Karson Briner’s Shot Sends JH Tigers to Overtime; Blackford’s 26 Not Enough for Mustangs as Tigers Win 43-41

North Nodaway’s Junior High Mustangs led the whole way in regulation, but Karson Briner’s 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left sent it to overtime and Worth County went on to win it 43-41 in overtime. It spoiled a banner night for Aydan Blackford, who had 26 points for the visiting Mustangs.

At first, it looked like the Mustangs, who had beaten NEN earlier, could do no wrong in the first quarter. Blackford erupted for 8 points in the period and kept getting loose. Ethan Fry added a 3-pointer and Owen Martin knocked one down from the high post as the Mustangs built up a 13-4 lead late in the period. Tyler New’s putback cut it to 13-6.

The game was bound to get closer at some point, as North Nodaway had a big rebounding edge at that point, but Worth County was getting tips and steals to keep themselves in the game. They were ice cold in the first quarter, but they got back in when they started heating up.

Blackford put North Nodaway up 15-6 to start the second after an inbounds pass from Kody Bird, but then Tyler New scored off a drive, Carter Chapman got loose after a New steal, and Briner got a steal and got it to New for a 3-point play to cut it to 15-13. Blackford kept hitting and pushed his team ahead 21-15, but then Cannon Fletcher scored off a drive with 15 seconds left to cut it to 21-17 at the half.

It looked like North Nodaway would take control again after Worth County’s big man, Kolten Smith, picked up his third foul and Ethan Fry scored on a pair of pullups and Preston Hansen scored from inside to make it 27-17. But then Tyler New, who had been missing everything at one point, suddenly got untracked with a 3-pointer after Karson Briner had kept a possession alive with an offensive board. Blackford’s putback made it 29-20, but New took on three blue shirts and scored and added a putback to make it 29-24. Blackford got a putback, but Cannon Fletcher hit a 3-pointer off a Tyler New drive to make it 31-27 after three.

Blackford scored off a drive to make it 36-29, but then Tyler New scored off a drive with 1:42 left to make it 36-31. The foul situation was at 3-3, which meant Worth County could afford to be very aggressive and gamble on defense. After Blackford missed a runner, New went coast to coast to cut it to 36-33 with 1:06 left in regulation.

With Worth County playing full court man to man, an inbounds pass was batted around, but Briner picked up a foul. North Nodaway burned two timeouts trying to get it in against pressure. Cannon Fletcher finally got a steal and Worth County missed three tries to tie or cut it to one before Fry hit Blackford inside with 30 seconds left to make it 38-33.

Tyler New drove into the lane and threw an errant pass, but Cannon Fletcher won the scramble and hoisted up an NBA 3-pointer that arched high in the air and dropped in with 18 seconds left to make it 38-36. North Nodaway ran it all the way down to 11.3 seconds before Blackford made one out of two to make it 39-36.

Blackford missed the second free throw and Cannon Fletcher got the defensive board, got it ahead to Tyler New, who threw it to Karson Briner in the right corner; his 3-pointer was nothing but net to send it to overtime tied at 39-39.

In the extra period, Kolten Smith was the best player on the floor for Worth County as hit putback put Worth County in front 41-39 with 1:43 left. Blackford tried to drive into the lane to answer, but Smith got the block and Tyler New the defensive board. Smith’s putback on the other end made it 43-39.

Aydan Blackford missed a 1-1 on the other end, Ethan Fry got the offensive board with 46 seconds left, but North Nodaway traveled. With Worth County trying to run out the clock and North Nodaway trying to foul to get in the bonus and get the ball back, there were a couple of wild scrambles, but Worth County ran the clock down to 19.1 seconds before turning it over.

Tyler New stole the ball right back after pressure from Karson Briner and Worth County got the clock down to 7.3 seconds left before North Nodaway picked up its fifth foul. On the ensuing inbounds pass, Owen Martin got a steal and Ethan Fry got a layup with 0.6 seconds left to make it 43-41. But Kolten Smith’s long inbounds pass was caught at midcourt by Tyler New as time expired.

Tyler New got his points, but finally got some help in last Tuesday’s game. New had 22, Cannon Fletcher 8, Kolten Smith 6, Karson Briner 5, and Carter Chapman 2.

Kolten Smith had 2 blocks.

Kolten Smith and Tyler New had 10 boards. Karson Briner had 6, Cannon Fletcher 5, Robert Staton 3, and Carter Chapman 1.

Tyler New had 6 assists. Karson Briner had 2 and Cannon Fletcher 1.

Tyler New had a triple double, as he had 11 tips to go with his 22 points and 10 boards. Karson Briner had 5, Robert Staton 3, Carter Chapman 2, and Cannon Fletcher and Kolten Smith had 1.

Tyler New had 7 steals. Cannon Fletcher had 5, Karson Briner 4, Kolten Smith 2, and Camdain Frisch 1.

For the Mustangs, Aydan Blackford had 26 points. Ethan Fry had 9, Preston Hansen 4, and Owen Martin 2.

Preston Hansen had 2 blocks and Aydan Blackford 1.

Aydan Blackford had 13 boards. Preston Hansen had 8, Ethan Fry 4, Brice Trimble, Owen Martin, and Mason Casner had 2, and Kody Bird 1.

Ethan Fry had 5 assists. Brice Trimble had 4, Preston Hansen, Mason Casner, and Owen Martin 2, and Kody Bird 1.

Brice Trimble had 3 tips. Aydan Blackford, Preston Hansen, and Ethan Fry had 2, and Owen Martin had 1.

Owen Martin and Aydan Blackford had 2 steals.