Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Courthouse News for January 29th, 2020

On January 16, 2020 approximately 1847 hours Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a semi with an auger taking down powerlines in Tingley. Upon further investigation, there were powerlines and poles down south of Ellston on P64, through Tingley and just north of J20 on Highway 169. No injuries were reported at the time of the accident.
On January 17th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Ronald Parker (73) of Chula (MO) alleging Animal Abuse (Felony). Northwest Mo Info reported that the case involved the defendant putting several puppies in Ziploc bags, one in a trash bag, and sealing them inside a trash can with a lid on top.
On January 21st, Amanda Jean McDowell of Clarinda was arrested in Buchanan County on two Page County (IA) warrants. She is being charged with four counts Forgery and five counts Theft.
On January 21, 2020, Taylor County K9 Ciba was called to assist Ringgold County on a traffic stop in Diagonal. During the traffic stop Ciba gave a positive alert to the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle. The subsequent search resulted in the arrest of Jacqueline Snyder, 32, of Diagonal. Snyder was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine 1st offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug. Snyder was taken to Ringgold County and held without the ability to post bond until she is seen by a Magistrate.
On January 21st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Bobby Dodge (17) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving.
On January 21st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dusty Upedgraff (37) of Bethany alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.
On January 21st, Alan Davis (20) of Redding was northbound on Route P27, which was covered with snow and ice at around 8:18 am. He entered the southbound ditch with his 1994 Dodge Dakota and rolled over once, coming to rest on the passenger side. The vehicle was totaled, and no injuries were reported.
On January 22nd, Douglas Dennis (32) of Eagleville was charged in Harrison County with being a Fugitive from Out of State (Felony).
On January 22nd, Candie Limon (31) of Van Buren (AR) was charged in Harrison County with being a Fugitive from Out of State (Felony).
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Tyler Paris (18) of Maryville alleging Property Damage.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Boswell (19) of Parnell alleging two counts Property Damage.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shanea Pointer (28) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Rashonda Alexander (21) of Maryville alleging Stealing.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Daniel Lindsay (42) of Tarkio alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Peyton Boman (19) of Kansas City alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Caleb Lyon (29) of Norborne alleging Operating a Vehicle Owned by Another Without Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Stickley (59) of St. Joseph alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Dennis Nelson (45) of Maryville alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jay Smith (67) of Fairfax alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeremy Miller (30) of Maryville alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Michael Pease (57) of Kansas City alleging No Insurance.
On January 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Justus Voss (19) of Maryville alleging Minor in Possession and Failure to Register.
On January 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Christopher Arrocha (31) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.
On January 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Johnny Rich II (28) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.
On January 23rd, a Shenandoah man, James Archer (31), failed to report back to a work release facility in Council Bluffs. The Iowa Department of Corrections reports that he was required to report back to the facility that morning and failed to do so. He is 6 feet tall and 178 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact local law enforcement.
On January 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Lee Xiong (37) of Inola (OK) in Harrison County on charges of Trafficking Drugs (Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony), No Tail Lights, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed by Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer.
On January 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Thong Lee (31) of Tulsa (OK) in Harrison County on charges of Trafficking Drugs (Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed by Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer.
On January 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Nicole Holtmyer (30) of Burlington Junction alleging No Valid License and Possession Plates Belonging to Another.
On January 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Daniel Ahrens (47) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.
On January 23rd, the Harrison County Sheriff’s department arrested Heather Signs (41) of Urbandale (IA) on a charge of being a Fugitive from Out of State (Felony).
On January 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Randy Hillyard (63) of Bethany alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.
On January 23rd, a school bus driven by Daniel Walston (54) of Bedford struck a truck owned by John Ford (52) of Mount Ayr when it was traveling southbound in the Mount Ayr School parking lot on an icy surface. The rear end of the school bus slid on the ice and struck Ford’s truck. There were no injuries.
On January 23rd, a vehicle driven by Lowell Thalman (75) of Ellston (IA) was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 at around 2:14 pm getting ready to turn onto South Hayes Street in Ringgold County. He didn’t see a vehicle driven by Anthony Kinsey (24) of Cainsville at a stop sign and sideswiped him. There was minor damage to the vehicles and no injuries.
On January 24th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic disturbance in Mount Ayr. While there, they arrested Colton Wills (20) of Mount Ayr on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. He was being held with no bond until seen by a magistrate.
On January 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kristin Holcomb (32) of Albany alleging 11 counts of Passing a Bad Check (Felony).
On January 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tristan West (18) of Mercer in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Speeding, and No License Plate Lamp.
On January 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Danielle Strum (37) of Conception Junction in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.
On the night of January 25th, someone broke into the Cobbler Cottage on the west side of the Square in Maryville and stole numerous items from the store. If you have information about this crime, please contact Dane Mayes at (660) 541-1157.
On January 26th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Britni Rinard (20) of Mount Ayr on charges of Child Endangerment, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, and Possession of Marijuana.
On January 26th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Will Morin (28) of Grant City alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony), Failure to Register, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Owned by Another Without Insurance.
On January 26th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Trent McElvain (20) of Worth alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), and Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony).
On January 27th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Beth Miller (57) of Maryville alleging Supplying Liquor to a Minor or Intoxicated Person.
On January 28th, the Gallatin Police Department reported that someone was passing a counterfeit $10 bill at the Dollar General there. It was marked, “For Motion Picture Use Only.” Previously, there were $100 bills circulating in Cameron with the same markings. Anyone with information should contact their local law enforcement.
On January 28th, Buchanan County Judge Patrick Robb sentenced Skylar Harrison (24) to 12 years for the robbery of a gas station in St. Joseph. KQ2 says he had previously been convicted of Burglary and Receiving Stolen Property in Nodaway County back in 2014.
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.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Area Water Bodies on Impaired Water List

The following area bodies of water are on the DNR’s proposed Impaired Waters List for 2020:

The East Fork of the Grand River is listed due to e.coli. The Harrison County Lake is listed due to Mercury in fish tissue due to atmospheric pollution. In addition, the DNR newly listed the lake due to Chlorophyll-a in the water.

The Middle Fork is listed due to e.coli. Mozingo Lake, which supplies the City of Maryville, has been listed for 10 years due to Mercury in fish tissue.

New this year is Nodaway Lake, which is on the proposed 2020 list due to Chlorophyll-a.

The Nodaway River is listed due to e.coli. In Harrison County, the North Bethany City Reservoir is listed due to Mercury in fish tissue, and has been since 2010.

In Sheridan, the Platte River is listed due to e. Coli, and has been since 2010. In Harrison County, the Thompson River is listed due to e.coli.

There are an increasing number of waters that are on the list, according to St. Louis Public Radio, which did an article on the waters. However, the DNR says that the reason is that they are testing more water bodies. There are over 115,000 miles of streams in the state.

Kaden Koch Scores 30 to Ignite Shamrock Boys

North Harrison’s boys hung 78 on Grundy County in the nightcap, getting a 78-42 win as Kaden Koch went off on the Panthers, getting 30 points in the win. Last year, Grundy threw a scare into North Harrison, leading for much of the first half and forcing over 30 turnovers before the Shamrocks came back and hung on for a 46-45 win in the HDC Tournament. But this year, Kaden Koch, who was not on the floor for that game, made sure that it wouldn’t happen again, getting 14 of his 30 points in the first quarter.

This year, it looked like something like this would happen again. Grundy, which surprised North Harrison with a trapping zone in Galt last year, had built on that and added a press to their arsenal. They had gotten off to a slow start this year, but were heating up and were on a roll, up to 5-7 before Saturday’s game. Tanner Williams scored from inside, Caden Gann got a steal, and Ryan Metcalf scored in transition to put Grundy up 6-2 in the early going.

The Shamrocks fought back to a 10-10 tie, and then Panther big man Cooper Lewis picked up his third foul, which opened the floodgates for North Harrison. Koch went off, getting a pass inside from Wade Briggs, getting loose in transition for another basket, and getting loose inside for a pass from Wade Briggs for a 3-point play. Wade Briggs added a 3-pointer as the Shamrocks ensured there would be no repeat of last year as they pulled ahead to a 20-13 lead.

Steven Willhite scored from the baseline after Hunter Parkhurst kept a possession alive, Kaden Koch got fouled in transition and hit two free throws after Brett Emig got in transition after a quick outlet from Willhite, and then Emig got a tip, leading to a Cruz Ury steal and free throws from Emig to make it 26-15 after one.

Gann cut it to 26-17 for Grundy County, but then North Harrison went on a scoring binge similar to one of Worth County’s girls’ outbursts last year, when they hung 37 in a quarter on Braymer and 35 in a quarter on King City. Wade Briggs hit a free throw, Kaden Koch scored on one play where he stepped through two players, and Cruz Ury was getting on a roll, scoring twice in transition.

Just as he was getting on a roll, Ury picked up his third foul, but it didn’t matter as Koch scored again in transition, Willhite scored off a pair of steals, and Brett Emig scored in transition on one play and got a good look off a Willhite inbounds pass on another. When the dust had settled, North Harrison had scored 17 points in a span of just over four minutes to go up 43-17 to put the game out of reach. They led 51-26 at the half.

Kaden Koch and Brett Emig scored four each to start the third quarter, and Grundy County never got closer than 29 the rest of the way.

Kaden Koch had 30, Wade Briggs 18 and five 3-pointers, Brett Emig 16, Steven Willhite 6, Cruz Ury 4, Hunter Parkhurst 3, and Collin Briggs and Avery Cook 2.

Steven Willhite had 12 boards. Kaden Koch had 9, Brett Emig 6, Collin Briggs and Brandon Hamilton 2 each, and Hunter Parkhurst, Cruz Ury, Wade Briggs, Kamden Robertson, and Tyson Gibson 1 each.

The Shamrocks had 25 assists for the night. Steven Willhite had 6, Kaden Koch 5, Brett Emig and Wade Briggs 3, Hunter Parkhurst 3, and Cruz Ury, Nick Babinski, Brandon Hamilton, and Matthew Heintz 1 each.

Hunter Parkhurst had 9 tips. Wade Briggs had 7, Brett Emig 5, Steven Willhite, Cruz Ury, and Tyson Gibson 2 each, and Kaden Koch and Kamden Robertson 1 each.

Brett Emig had 5 steals, Kaden Koch had 4, Steven Willhite and Hunter Parkhurst 3, Wade Briggs and Kamden Robertson 2 each, and Cruz Ury and Cooper Cracraft 1.

Kason Mathes, Ashlynn Gilpatrick are North Harrison Homecoming Royalty

Ashlynn Gilpatrick was named North Harrison Homecoming Queen Saturday and Kason Mathes was named King. The festivities were moved back a day due to inclement weather.

Freshman candidates were Trendi Johnson and Cole Kampman. Sophomore candidates were Karley Koch and Matthew Heintz. Junior candidates were Rainey Fordyce and Grant Claycomb. Senior candidates were Emma Jones and Kason Mathes. The girls softball candidate was Kylie Pottorff. The baseball candidate was Brett Emig. Girls basketball candidate was Ashlynn Gilpatrick. The boys basketball candidate was Steven Willhite. Bearing the flowers for the royalty was Tayley Johnson. The crownbearer was Kade Smith. They were crowned by last year’s Homecoming royalty, Mardee Sadowsky and Logan Craig.

The weather did not cooperate for Friday, as it snowed more in Eagleville than it did in Sheridan; 5-7 inches hit there. The snow continued until Friday evening; Principal Mike Schmidli said he spend three hours Saturday digging the snow out of the parking lots so that people could park there. There were people Saturday morning there who had to call someone with a loader to come and dig them out.

Before the games, four generations of Gilpatricks sang the North Harrison Alma Mater. Performing were Velda Smith, Linda Gilpatrick, Josh Gilpatrick, and Ashlynn Gilpatrick.

During the boys game, the cheerleaders performed. Cheerleaders this year are Hunter Stevens, Kenna Slaughter, Emma Jones, Abby Clawson, Karley Koch, Halle Morgan, Trendi Johnson, Kira Robertson, and Cambry Doolittle.

The pep band performed as well, as it does during all home games. Members this year are Ashlin Bomar, Lola Breshears, Baily Briggs, Collin Briggs, Katelyn Briggs, Abby Clawson, Grant Claycomb, Hailey Claycomb, Adrian Cracraft, Trinity Doolittle, Ana Falk, Ashlynn Gilpatrick, Kolton Graham, Caleb Harris, Dillon Hartschen, Kadyn Hukill, Trendi Johnson, Kendall Kimbrough, Karley Koch, Paige Lane, Aaron Lundy, Michael McIntosh, Michael Mecca, Zane Moad-Hilburn, Halle Morgan, Brayden Nail, Kamden Robertson, Jayliegh Robins, Evan Schreiber, Kenna Slaughter, Hunter Stevens, Haily Strange, Kimberly Stretch, Panida Taweesup, Naomi Thomsen, Skyler Todd, Grant Trusty, Amber Wilson, Kayla Wilson, and Sirus Wright.

The coronation took place following the games with Grundy County. The girls lost 48-30, but the boys won 78-42. A semi-formal dance was held following the game and the coronation.

Since school was canceled last week, this week will be Spirit Week. It will be a Chiefs themed week, since the Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl; KC Wolf visited the school last fall and gave a talk to students. Monday is Mahomes Monday. Tuesday is Tyreek Tuesday. Wednesday is Winning Wednesday. Thursday is Tailgate Thursday. Red Friday, students will wear Chiefs gear.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Maitland Man Seriously Injured on Slick Roads

A Maitland man was seriously injured Wednesday on snow-covered roads. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1998 Honda CRV driven by Ricky Goodman (28) of Maitland was northbound on 113 two miles north of Skidmore at around 5:45 am on snow covered roadways. He lost control, traveled off the right side, overcorrected, and returned to the road. The vehicle began to overturn and came to rest off the east side of the roadway on its wheels. Goodman was taken to Mosaic Life Care in Maryville. He was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident.

Obituary -- Frances Richardson 1930-2020

Frances Loree (Harrison) Slaughter Richardson was born April 22, 1930 in Harrison County, Missouri to John Franklin and Tressie Opal (McLey) Harrison. She passed away at Crestview Home on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the age of 89 years 9 months and 1 day.

Loree graduated from Bethany High School. Loree met her husband, Carl W. Slaughter, I, while attending high school. She attended the First Baptist Church of Bethany, with Carl and their son, Bill. Loree worked at the Bethany Trust Bank for 46 years. Carl passed away in 1976. Loree later married Robert Richardson in 1983 and moved to Blythedale were they attended the Chrisitan Church.

Loree was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl and second husband, Robert; three sisters: Carmaleta Medlin, Mary McKinny and Joanell Mullen; an infant brother; and her parents.

She is survived by her son: Carl W. “Bill” Slaughter, II; grandsons: Jason (Jill) Slaughter, Jeremy (Kimberly) Slaughter, Joshua (Kari) Slaughter; 9 great grandchildren: Lakessha (Hunter) Hamaker, Jade Slaugher, Aubrey Slaughter, Jaxon Slaughter, Brittany Slaughter, Ivee Slaughter, Sammy Slaughter, Charlie Slaughter and Kenize Slaughter; one great-great grandchild: Myla Hamaker.

Obituary -- Tom Youngs 1949-2020

Tom Youngs, 70, of McFall, Missouri, passed away January 23, 2020 at his home.

Tom, the son of Louis Pete and Helen (Rouner) Youngs was born April 6, 1949 in Pattonsburg, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by: his parents and three brothers, Bob, Don and Dan Youngs.
Tom was a 1967 graduate of South Harrison High School. Tom was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam.

He worked as a farm hand and logger.

Survivors: sons, Brian (Sandy) Youngs; Brad (Jenny) Youngs, all of Albany; daughter, Becky (Mike) Amundson, Dassel, MN; grandchildren, Sidney and Bailey Youngs, Savannah Lewis, Lauren, Korbey and Titus Youngs, Payton, Carson and Aidan Amundson; great-grandson, Nash Youngs; brothers, JC Youngs, McFall; Larry (Judy) Youngs, Brentwood, CA; Jim Youngs, Sacramento, CA; David Youngs, Pattonsburg; sisters, Wilma (Ken) Ross, Boone, IA; Willa Gibson, Denver, MO; Jane (DeWayne) Wilson, Gravette, AR; Mary (John) Salmon, Pryor, OK; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be  2:00 PM Tuesday, January 28 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial with military rites will be in the New Hope Cemetery, McFall. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday evening at the chapel where friends may call anytime after 2 pm Monday.

Online condolences may be given at the Roberson-Polley website.

Obituary -- Julie Markley 1969-2020

Julie Ann Markley, 50, of Hopkins, MO, died on January 17, 2020, at Mosaic Medical Center, Maryville, MO.

She was born on October 26, 1969, in Mt Ayr, IA, and was the daughter of Jesse Everhart Sr., and Lois Carpenter Everhart.  She graduated from North Nodaway High School, class of 1988.  She also attended Missouri Valley College in Marshall, MO.  While there, she met Christopher Dean Markley.  They were married in Hopkins on January 13, 1990.  They became the parents of one son, Justin Dean Markley.

Julie worked at NSK Corp. in Clarinda, IA for nearly 27 years.  She enjoyed crafting, painting windows, cooking and taking care of her family, which included attending activities of her nieces and nephews.  She loved decorating her home both inside and out.  She raised beautiful flowers in her yard and was an excellent gardener.  She loved sports and was an athlete in school and continued that love with coaching and supporting young kids.  She loved the Chiefs, the Royals, the Mizzou Tigers, and the Northwest Bearcats.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Everhart; sister, Jeanne Vorhies; parents Jesse and Lois Everhart; mother in law, Karen Markley; grandparents, Bill and Mary Everhart, Dana and Pearl Carpenter; and many aunts and uncles.

Julie is survived by her husband, Chris; son Justin (Courtney Bishop); brothers, Jess (Linda) Everhart, Jerald (Corey) Everhart; sister Janet (Al) Hoover; brother in law, Larry Vorhies; uncles, Eldon (Barbara) Everhart, Dave Vance; aunts, Phyllis Morrison, Linda Everhart Meier, Marion Everhart, Rosie Carpenter, Bonnie Carpenter, Stella Carpenter; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will followed in the Lamar Cemetery, Elmo, MO.

The family received friends from 5-8:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2020, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested in Julie’s name to the Hopkins Ball Association, Hopkins, MO.

Obituary -- Lila O'Riley 1932-2019

Lila M. Clements O’Riley, 87, of Maryville, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Lila was born on July 24, 1932 in Whitesville, Missouri to Clell and Helen E. (Weathermon) Clements. She was a 1950 graduate of Pickering High School and attended one year at Gard Business College in St. Joseph. She was a billing clerk for Wyeth Warehouse & Wholesale Company. While attending college she was a Nanny for the Bradley family of St. Joseph. Lila was a member of the Pickering Methodist Church.

She married John L. O’Riley on March 16, 1989. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1997. She was also preceded by her parents and two sisters, Belvadene Wiley and Sue Waldeier, niece Staci McEnaney and great nephew Bradie Clements.

Survivors include her brother and sisters, Cleota (Gerald) Shell, St. Joseph, Missouri, Jule (Louise) Clements, Maryville, Russell (Mary Kay) Clements, Maryville, Ruth Anna (Marvin) Florea, Maryville, Donald (Dorothy) Clements, Hopkins, Richard Clements, Pickering and Sherrie (Danny) McEnaney, Conception Jct., Missouri, two brothers-in-law, Marvin Wiley, Maryville and Larry Waldeier, Kansas City, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.
Burial followed in the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, Missouri.

The family received friends from 5-7 PM Monday, January 20 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
The family suggests memorials to the Pickering Methodist Church or Ascera Care Hospice.

www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Friday, January 24, 2020

Worth County Elementary Honor Roll

The following Worth County students made the Elementary Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter of the 2019-2020 School Year:
FOURTH GRADE
A Honor Roll 
Trenton Adwell, Paige Chaney, Hartley Fitzgerald, Braelyn Fletchall, JoLynn Hawk, Liam Hayden, Audrey Runde, Megan Tracy.

B Honor Roll
Garin Baker, Unique Brown, Wesley Brown, Dale Deardorff, Bentley Frisch, Avah Knight, Alize Rathmann, Breeanna Ray.

FIFTH GRADE
A Honor Roll
Kambree Briner, Sara Fletchall, Arenna Galanakis, Evalyn Gilland, Addison Gray, Keira Hardy, Krista Monticue, Alivia Moyer, Caleb New, Cole Ruby, Hayden Sanders, Ryder Smyser, Emsley Spainhower, Kristen Tracy.

B Honor Roll
Kaylee Gust, Macie Hubbard, Ethan Lininger, Melissa Mutchler, Dylan Smith, Abriana Straughn.

SIXTH GRADE
A Honor Roll
Jace Cameron, Brayden Combs, Katelyn Fletchall, Lucas Frisch, Andrew Griffin, Wyatt Hill, Riley Ridge, Rylee Ruckman, Marissa Schmitz, Reed Smyser, Brayden Stevens, Sawyer Thurman.

B Honor Roll
Chloe Gladstone, Brylea Paxson, Conner Pointer, Eric Ritchie, Bailey Steele, Franklynn Hoff.

Worth County Elementary Perfect Attendance

The following Worth County Elementary students achieved perfect attendance for the 2nd Quarter of 2019-2020:
Kindergarten
Cree Blankenship, Hadley Downing, Mason Hern.

First Grade
Tatum Allee, Emmett Frisch, Max Hiatt, Gabbey Maudlin, Tate Rush, Luca Sagel, Alexis Snead, Madison Strawhacker, David Wideman.

Second Grade
Briella Benson, Zaiden Chipps, Kaydence Downing, Jarrett Gilland, Karleigh Guinn, Lane Pickering, Brooklyn Smith.

Third Grade
Kassidy Joslin, Kennedy Murphy, Brianna Riley, Haley Russell, Gracie Thurman.

Fourth Grade
Paige Chaney, Bentley Frisch, Liam Hayden, Alize Rathmann, Breeanna Ray.

Fifth Grade
Brandon Bever, Evalyn Gilland, Macie Hubbard, Caleb New, Sumer Riley, Hayden Sanders, Dylan Smith, Ryder Smyser, Emsley Spainhower, Kristen Tracy.

Sixth Grade
Lucas Frisch, Chloe Gladstone, Clayton Hardin, Brayden Murphy, Conner Pointer, Rylee Ruckman, Reed Smyser, Brayden Stevens, Sawyer Thurman.

School Board Rehires Dr. Martz, Offers Contract to Megan Poppa

The Worth County School Board voted to rehire Superintendent Dr. Matt Martz at the current salary for the upcoming school year. The board will review his salary at a future meeting. The board also voted to offer a probationary teacher contract for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also voted to accept the resignation of Brooke Hecker at the end of the current school year.

The Technology program was rated as “Excellent.” Strengths listed include the ability to replace 75 Chromebooks a year, the ability to use federal money through vocational classes, the ability to upgrade network speed, more security cameras, and a complete computer science course progression. Concerns listed include lower enrollment numbers in business tech classes and the upcoming change to a new technology director in the upcoming school year.

The Extracurricular programs were rated as “Above Average.” Strengths listed include the fact that 86% of junior high or high school students are involved in extra-curricular activities. Many teams and organizations and individuals have achieved high levels of success in the past year in academics, athletics, music, and co-curricular activities. The addition of red shale to the softball field helped with drainage. The school plans to complete the new shed for the softball field in the spring of 2020. Flooring, a camera, and Internet access was put in the weight room. All coaches and sponsors are MSHSAA approved and trained in CPR/AED/First Aid and concussion management.

Several concerns were listed as well. The junior high softball team only had eight 7th and 8th graders that were eligible during the season. Freshmen had to play down for the school to field a team. The track will require a structural spray in summer 2021 at a cost of $55,000. There is still a drainage issue around the backstop area. Visitor seating at the football field needs improved.

The school got back on rotation as far as uniform replacement goes, but they still need to keep up with rotation. Junior high softball uniforms have not been replaced since 2006, and band uniforms have not been replaced since 1995. Junior high track uses old uniforms as well.

Practice times are difficult because of high participation and duplicate numbers. Basketball times are conducted at inconvenient times because of having only one gym. Sometimes, high school basketball teams are forced to practice at 6 pm, and the school has to fit four teams in on the same day during junior high.

The stage is still not available for music practices during basketball practice, while students miss instructional time because of activities.

Recommendations include continuing to maintain the high participation rate, coaching preparation, and certification. Other recommendations include maintaining funding levels to replace uniforms, budgeting to maintain the track, and placing a concrete barrier in front of the softball bleacher area to help with runoff. The addition of more practice areas would have to be a part of the district’s overall facility plan.

The following are programs that the school offers; figures are the number of students participating: Student Council (10), FFA (63), Vocal Contests (7), Football (17 + 9 NEN), Class Officers (16), Honor Choirs (6), FCCLA (45), Cheerleading (12), Instructional Contests (8), Basketball (29), Choir (8), Band (26), FBLA (21), Academic Bowl (9), Golf (8), Track (36), Honor Bands (3), Wrestling (3), NHS (21), and Softball (17).

The following are programs offered to junior high students, along with participation numbers: Student Council (4), Choir (5), Football (8 + 4 NEN), Band (20), Academic Bowl (4), Class Officers (8), Basketball (19), Cheerleading (5), Instrumental Contest (4), Softball (9), and Track (23).
Students in the following organizations have represented Worth County at the State Level: FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, Track & Field, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Girls Basketball, Girls Gold.

Students in the following organizations have represented Worth County at the National Level: FBLA, FCCLA. Worth County has won conference or district championships in the following: Girls Basketball, Softball, Boys Track, Girls Track, and Junior High Girls Track.

Enrollment figures were released for the Elementary. There were 149 total students. Figures by grade are – Kindergarten 19, 1st Grade 20, 2nd Grade 25, 3rd Grade 16, 4th Grade 21, 5th Grade 24, 6th Grade 24. As of January 8th, 144 students have a 90% or better attendance record. As of January 10th, 119 have a 95% or better attendance.

Tiger token classes of the month were the Kindergarten and 4th Grade classes. They got to carry a banner with them to their specials and got a trophy to display in their respective classrooms. Third grade won the attendance inventive for December.

Monday, January 20, 2020

Courthouse News for January 22nd, 2020

On January 14th, the Buchanan County Prosecutor’s office filed charges against Daryl Gill (56) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Child Pornography (Felony). Bond was set at $20,000, and he was ordered not to have contact with children.
On January 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Valentin Chavez (42) of Kansas City (KS) alleging No Valid License.
On January 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Scott Lester (59) of Naples (FL) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On January 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Ethan McVey (20) of Bethany alleging No Valid License.
On January 15th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Michael Welling (43) of Eagleville alleging three counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony).
On January 15th, KMA reports that Sondra Mae Cobb (37) and Dylan Cattano (18) were arrested after they had tried to pay for their bill with counterfeit bills at a convenience store in Red Oak. Cobb was charged with Forgery, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Cattano was charged with Theft, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On January 16th, KQ2 reports that there was a shooting on the 1400 Block of Hickory Street in St. Joseph that night. A person was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
On January 16, 2020, The Taylor County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident in the 2800 block of 130th Street (J20), southwest of Lenox. A 2002 Ford F-150 driven by Ricky Scott, 60, of Lenox, attempted to swerve to miss a canine in the roadway and exited the roadway and flipped onto it's side in the north ditch. Scott was transported by LifeNet 2-3 to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. The vehicle is considered a total loss. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Taylor County EMS and Lenox Fire.
On January 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Joseph Bontreger (36) of Bethany alleging 4 counts Statutory Rape (Felony), 2 counts Statutory Sodomy (Felony), 3 counts Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor (Felony), and Incest.
On January 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Michael Barron (52) of Maryville alleging Failure to Register.
On January 17th, the Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Paul Shelton (54) of St. Joseph alleging  Statutory Rape. KQ2 says the charges involved acts with a girl under 14 between 2016 and 2019. Bond was set at $20,000.
On January 18th, after midnight, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an electric scooter along the highway. If you are missing a scooter, please call the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office at (641) 464-3921.
On January 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Daniel Evans (43) on charges of DWI (Felony) and Leaving the Scene.
On January 19th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ely Will (26) of Clearfield on three Clarke County (IA) warrants.
On January 20th, KMA reported two students escaped from Clarinda Academy, stole a car, and headed westbound on Route 2. They were apprehended following a high speed chase along 2.
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.

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Anne Schieber Gets 15 as NEN Girls Get Second Win Over South Harrison

Northeast Nodaway’s girls got their second win of the year last Wednesday, one night after a forgettable 65-7 loss to Mercer in the opening round of the South Harrison Tournament. Anne Schieber carried the Bluejays on her back and got 15 points as the Bluejays beat South Harrison 33-27 in the loser’s bracket round. The consolation game was not played due to inclement weather.

The Bluejays, who had not broken the 30 point barrier all year, put together a rare offensive outburst as they scored nine points in the first 3:13. But South Harrison kept pace for most of the first half, tying it at 9, 11, and 17. Finally, Scheiber scored a putback and hit one from the high post to put the Bluejays in front 21-17 at the break.

Northeast couldn’t get into their offense for much of the third quarter, and South Harrison fought back to lead 23-21. But Angela Standiford’s three-point play put the Bluejays back in front 24-23 with 3:02 left in the third. Jaden Atkins hit from the high post to make it 26-23 after three quarters.
Ruby Wilmes converted an offensive board into a free throw and Schieber went coast to coast to make it 29-23. South Harrison switched from zone to man to man and extended their pressure, but NEN kept milking the clock and refused to turn it over. South Harrison got within 29-25, but Schieber made it 30-25 with 1:50 left.

There was a heartstopping moment as the Bulldogs got a steal, but a contested layup was missed and Atkins hit both free throws with one minute left to make it 32-25. South Harrison had three chances to convert, but missed them all before Cassy Redden hit a free throw with 20.3 seconds left. South Harrison got a putback to get within six, but Jaden Atkins dribbled out the clock for the win.

Anne Schieber had 15, Angela Standiford 10, Jaden Atkins 6, and Ruby Wilmes and Cassy Redden had 1.

Bluejays Use Big Second Quarter to Down Tri-County

Northeast Nodaway’s boys used a big second quarter to pull away from Tri-County in the loser’s bracket round of the South Harrison Tournament last Wednesday and got the 50-30 win. The Consolation Games were not played due to inclement weather. The 3rd place and 1st place games were played as scheduled.

The Bluejays jumped out to a 6-0 lead to begin with as Reed McIntyre scored off a drive, Mitchell Sherry scored in transition, and Nate Schieber hit two free throws. But then Tri-County chipped away for the rest of the period and knotted it at 11 by the end of the period.

The game remained tied at 13 for the first four minutes of the second quarter before Ben Boswell and Reed McIntyre put the Bluejays ahead 17-13. But then the Bluejays picked things up defensively, getting seven steals in the last 3:30 of the second quarter to go up 34-15 at the half.

Auston Pride hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key, Ben Boswell got a steal and reverse layup after Mitchell Sherry got a tip, Pride scored off a steal, Dylan McIntyre and Mitchell Sherry scored from inside, Reed McIntyre scored off a drive, Dylan scored again after Ben Boswell kept a possession alive with an offensive board, and Boswell scored off a steal during the run.

Ice cold shooting plagued the Bluejays in the third quarter, and Tri-County got as close as 13 in the period. NEN did not score a single field goal until Dylan McIntyre converted a 3-point play with 7 seconds left in the third to make it 39-23 after three.

After that, Northeast got back on track as Drew Wiederholt scored off a free throw, Auston Pride scored from inside, Ben Boswell hit two free throws, Pride got loose inside, and Zach Pride cleaned up on a Colton Swalley steal to give NEN its biggest lead of the night at 50-29.

Auston Pride had 19 to lead the Bluejays. Ben Boswell had 9, Dylan McIntyre 7, Reed McIntyre 6, Mitchell Sherry 4, Nathan Schieber and Zach Pride 2, and Drew Wiederholt 1.

Nathan Schieber had 2 blocks, while Mitchell Sherry and Rory Bredlow had 1.

Ben Boswell had 5 boards. Nathan Schieber and Mitchell Sherry had 4, Drew Wiederholt and Auston Pride 3 each, Reed McIntyre, Ethan Adwell, and Rory Bredlow 2, and Zach Pride 1.

Ben Boswell had 9 assists. Reed McIntyre had 3, Drew Wiederholt 2, and Dylan McIntyre and Auston Pride 1 each.

Ben Boswell had 5 tips. Auston Pride had 4, Mitchell Sherry 3, Nathan Scheiber 2, and Dylan McIntyre and Lane Dack 1.

Auston Pride, Ben Boswell, Mitchell Sherry, Drew Wiederholt, and Colton Swalley had 3 steals each. Dylan McIntyre and Ethan Adwell had 2 each, while Reed McIntyre and Rory Bredlow had 1 each.

Cruz Ury Comes Up Big Against NEN

North Harrison scored the first ten points of the game last Monday against Northeast Nodaway in the South Harrison Tournament, and then held off repeated Bluejay charges to get back in the game. Finally, with the game on the line and NEN threatening to catch the Shamrocks at the end, Cruz Ury, pressed into service because of the absence of Hunter Parkhurst (flu), came up big twice with his only points of the game to give momentum back to the Shamrocks and get them the 54-43 win. North Harrison would go on to lose a 47-45 heartbreaker to Mercer in a game that was close all the way; however, they turned around and beat South Harrison 64-55 for the third place trophy Saturday.
The Shamrocks threatened to run the Bluejays out of the gym as Kaden Koch hit a 3-pointer and Steven Willhite was able to get to the rim at will in the early going as they scored the first 10 points of the game. But then NEN switched to a zone and the game slowed to a crawl.

Auston Pride kept the Bluejays in the game with six in the first period, as they got the deficit down to 13-6 after one and they closed to four twice in the second quarter, getting to within 19-15 at the break. Pride had 12 of Northeast’s 15 points in the first half.

Ben Boswell, held to two in the first half, hit a 3-pointer to make it 21-18, only for Brett Emig to go off for the Shamrocks in the third quarter to the tune of 11 points as they pushed it out to double digits. Steven Willhite started a 9-0 run with a backdoor layup; despite Boswell taking a charge on defense, Emig countered with a pullup, a 3-pointer off a pass from Cruz Ury, and a putback to make it 30-18.

Boswell finally got going again after Northeast switched back to man, and the Bluejays made a charge again as Boswell hit a coast to coast 3-point play and added a 3-pointer to make it 30-24 with 1:56 left in the frame. The teams traded blows until Koch scored off a steal to make it 36-26, only for Dylan McIntyre to scoop up a carom and score for the Bluejays to cut their deficit to 36-28 after three.

The blue shirts got the deficit down to five three times in the fourth, as Pride scored from inside and Reed McIntyre scored from the high post to make it 39-34. Wade Briggs finally hit a 3-pointer to make it 44-36 with 2:45 left, only for Boswell to hit a pullup to make it two possessions again at 44-38.

The Bluejays called a timeout and set up a press, only for Cruz Ury to come up big for the Shamrocks by getting behind the NEN defense to make it 46-38. Ben Boswell countered with a fast break the other way to make it 46-40, North Harrison missed a 1-1, and NEN had a chance to make it three or four, their closest since the first quarter. But Boswell missed a pullup, and Cruz Ury came up big again, hitting two free throws to make it three possessions with 1:39 left at 48-40. North Harrison only allowed a guarded 3-pointer by Boswell late, and after Ury stepped to the line, North Harrison was 8 for 8 the rest of the way from the line.

For North Harrison, Steven Willhite had 15 points. Kaden Koch had 14, Brett Emig 13, Wade Briggs 8, and Cruz Ury 4.

Steven Willhite had 1 block.

Kaden Koch had 10 boards for the Shamrocks. Steven Willhite had 9, Brett Emig 8, Cruz Ury 4, and Wade Briggs 2.

Brett Emig had 8 assists. Wade Briggs had 4, and Kaden Koch, Cruz Ury, and Steven Willhite 2.
Cruz Ury had 3 tips. Brett Emig and Kaden Koch had 2, and Steven Willhite had 1.

Brett Emig had 2 steals. Steven Willhite, Wade Briggs, and Kaden Koch had 1.

For Northeast Nodaway, Ben Boswell led all scorers with 20. Auston Pride had 16, Dylan McIntyre 4, Reed McIntyre 2, and Drew Wiederholt 1.

Nathan Schieber had 6 boards for the Bluejays. Auston Bride and Ben Boswell had 1, Drew Wiederholt and Mitchell Sherry 3, and Reed McIntyre and Dylan McIntyre had 2.

Reed McIntyre and Drew Wiederholt had 3 assists each. Dylan McIntyre and Ben Boswell had 2, while Mitchell Sherry had 1.

Mitchell Sherry and Auston Pride had 1 tip each. Mitchell Sherry and Ben Boswell had 2 steals each.

Camden Castleberry, Jayliegh Robins Bail Out Shamrocks

North Harrison let an early lead slip away against Maysville, a team that had beaten them by 51-30 last year. But just as it looked like they were given up for dead, the Shamrocks charged back into the lead after falling behind by as much as 5 in the fourth quarter. The game had some twists and turns and a crazy ending, but they came out on top 31-29 against the Wolverines for their fourth win of the year and their third win in their last four games in the opening round of the South Harrison Tournament. They did better against Princeton than the first time they played them, but dropped games to them and HDC title contender Tri-County for third place.

The Shamrocks held Maysville to their second lowest point total of the year; the Wolverines had put up 40 or more regularly even against strong teams, and had close losses against Albany and South Holt to their credit.

North Harrison had a rare offensive outburst as five quick points from Emma Craig put them ahead 5-2 at the outset. Maysville chipped away for the rest of the quarter and moved ahead 8-7 after one thanks to some outside shooting from Ashley Brown. But North Harrison appeared to be back in control again after Emma Craig scored off a steal, Camden Castleberry hit one free throw, Jayliegh Robins had two, and Camden hit Emma inside and then followed up with a 3-pointer to put North Harrison up 17-8. Claire Catlett’s free throws closed Maysville to within 17-12, but Emma Craig grabbed a defensive board and went the distance to put the Shamrocks back in front 19-12.

But then North Harrison reverted to form and couldn’t buy a bucket as Maysville chipped away, eventually moving in front 24-22 after Catlett’s 3-pointer. Catlett hit another at the start of the fourth to put Maysville up 27-22, seemingly in control.

But then Camden Castleberry hit a guarded NBA 3-pointer from the left wing with three minutes left to revive North Harrison’s chances. After North Harrison got the ball back, Camden hit Jayliegh Robins on the baseline to put North Harrison up 28-27 with 1:38 left. Following a Maysville turnover, Jayliegh had a wide open look at another three with just over a minute left, but it went in and out. But Ashley Brown missed a go-ahead three with 46.3 seconds and Carly Rinehart made one of two at the line to make it 29-27 after Maysville was forced to foul.

Robins then jumped a pass at midcourt and North Harrison took it down to 26.7 seconds before Camden Castleberry hit one out of two to make it 30-27. Maysville had a chance to tie with a three, but Catlett missed a 3-pointer. Emily Brown got an offensive board and kicked it out to Catlett for another look with 8 seconds left, and her shot was nothing but net, seemingly sending the game into overtime. But it turned out that she was two feet inside the line, meaning North Harrison preserved a one point lead at 30-29.

North Harrison got it into Camden Castleberry and she rushed it into the other end, dribbling all but 1.6 seconds off the clock before she was fouled. She made one out of two, and Maysville could not get a shot off before time expired.

Emma Craig and Camden Castleberry had 11 points each. Jayliegh Robins had 5, Rainey Fordyce 3, and Carly Rinehart 1.

Emma Craig had 8 boards. Carly Rinehart had 6, Jayliegh Robins and Camden Castleberry 4 each, Sarah Clawson 3, and Kami Gibson 2.

Camden Castleberry and Emma Craig had 3 assists. Jayliegh Robins had 2, and Carly Rinehart and Kami Gibson had 1.

Camden Castleberry had 3 tips. Carly Rinehart and Emma Craig had 2, and Kami Gibson and Jayliegh Robins had 1.

Camden Castleberry had 4 steals. Jayliegh Robins had 3, and Emma Craig and Carly Rinehart had 2.

Tiger Girls Board 55, Down Lafayette JV

Worth County’s girls beat out Lafayette JV 52-23 last Tuesday to break a slump and win the opening round of the Stanberry Tournament. The Tigers had dropped three out of their last four. Sometimes, breaking out of slumps means an ugly win. The Tigers missed a ton of shots in Tuesday’s match, but were swarming and flying to the glass, getting 55 boards in the win.

The Tigers jumped out to an early 5-0 lead as Kristin New hit a free throw and Anna Gladstone scored from inside and went coast to coast against three defenders. But then she sat with two fouls and the Irish climbed right back into the game. Erinn Lotspeich hit a guarded three to make it 5-4 after one, and then the green shirts moved ahead when Jersey Crouteau scored early in the second to make it 6-5.

But despite Anna on the bench with foul trouble, Worth County got going as Kristin New scored the next six points to put Worth County in front. Regan Allee cleaned up on a miss to put Worth County in front 13-6. Lotspeich converted a three point play to make it 13-9, but then Merrideth Spiers hit a free throw and scored off a putback, Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer and added a free throw, and Kristin New added two free throws to put the Tigers in front 22-11 at the break.

Anna Gladstone came back in and took over in the third, getting an inside shot, scoring off a steal, and converting off a Kristin New steal to make it 28-11 and force Lafayette JV into a timeout. But Worth County continued to pull away as Anna went on to get 10 points in the period. Allee, New, and Kaylee McElvain contributed as well as Worth County led 38-17 after three.

Regan Allee started off the fourth with a 3-pointer, Jill Hardy added another, Anna scored four more in the period, and EmiLee Brown got on the board for the first time of the year as the Tigers pulled away to a 30 point lead at one point.

Anna Gladstone had 18 points. Kristin New had 11 along with Regan Allee. Kaylee McElvain had 4, Merrideth Spiers and Jill Hardy had 3, and EmiLee Brown had 2.

Anna Gladstone and Kristin New had 9 boards. Megan Cassavaugh and Regan Allee had 8. Jill Hardy had 7, Merrideth Spiers 4, Kaylee McElvain 4, Jenna Smith 3, and EmiLee Brown 2.
Regan Allee and Megan Cassavaugh had 4 assists. Kristin New and Merrideth Spiers had 3, Anna Gladstone and Kaylee McElvain had 2, and Jill Hardy had 1.

Anna Gladstone had 7 tips. Regan Allee had 4, Kaylee McElvain and Kristin New had 3, Megan Cassavaugh, Merrideth Spiers, and Jenna Smith had 2, and EmiLee Brown and Jill Hardy had 1.
Kristin New had 4 steals. Megan Cassavaugh had 3, Anna Gladstone 2, and Regan Allee, Jill Hardy, and Merrideth Spiers had 1.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Tiger Girls Win Stanberry Tourney, Beat Stanberry for Third Time; Anna Gladstone is MVP Again

Worth County’s girls won their second tournament of the year, beat Stanberry for the third time, and Anna Gladstone was named Tournament MVP for the second time this year as the Tigers beat Stanberry 39-28 Saturday. Regan Allee was also named to the All-Tournament Squad.

The Tigers had been in a slump for the past few weeks, but they finally got their whole team back and playing together; they did better against Stanberry in Saturday’s game than they did the week before, when they needed a late push to get a 43-37 win.

The win was the first Stanberry Tournament win for the Tigers since the 2003-2004 season, when Tiffany Troutwine and Charlea Lewis led the Tigers to a 72-45 win over Mound City that year.

The game turned out to be a slow defensive struggle for both teams; neither team could get looks at the basket, and open looks were hard to come by and every possession was important. Stanberry had knocked off Platte Valley in a similar struggle, getting a late 3-pointer from Ellie Ellis to break a tie and win 31-26 to punch their ticket to the finals.

The Bulldogs pulled out all the stops to defend their tournament title; they brought in a PA announcer, they played music during timeouts, and they kept the scoring down in the 20’s and 30’s. But Worth County was up to the challenge, having played four different times in the Civic Arena and having been through plenty of late game situations by now.

The game was knotted at 2-2 for the first 4:22 until Kaylee McElvain finally broke the ice from the left side. Anna Gladstone added a 15 foot pullup and a transition basket to put the Tigers up 8-2 as they overcame two early fouls from Regan Allee.

Regan Allee’s 3-pointer and Kristin New’s putback put Worth County up 13-4 at the 3:37 mark of the second and forced Stanberry into their first time out. The lead grew to 18-6 when Kaylee McElvain hit a 3-pointer and Regan Allee hit two free throws. But Stanberry started chipping away, getting free throws from Riley McQueen and a 3-pointer from Ellis to cut it to 18-11 at the half.

Ashley Peterson hit from the right wing to cut it to 18-13 to start the third, but then Anna Gladstone scored from inside off a high-low pass from Kristin New, and Kristin scored from inside off a pass from Megan Cassavaugh and converted the three point play to make it 23-16. Ellis countered with a 3-pointer, but a pair of drives from Regan Allee put Worth County up 27-16 at the 3:46 mark.

Stanberry lobbed it in twice to Lexi Craig and Anna Gladstone picked up her third foul as the Bulldogs closed to within 27-20, but Regan Allee and Kristin New both scored off drives to make it 31-20 after three.

Once again, Stanberry made a push to get back in the game as Sydney Mattson hit a 3-pointer and Anna Gladstone picked up her fourth trying to stop a layup after a defensive breakdown, and Ashley Peterson hit a free throw to make it 31-24. Kaylee McElvain scored off a drive, but then Sadie Runde threatened to take over, hitting a third chance basket and getting a steal to make it 33-28 at the 4:05 mark of the fourth.

But then Anna Gladstone came back in and Worth County went to their delay game. Lexi Craig got a steal, but Regan Allee got a tip and Merrideth Spiers stole the ball back for Worth County. Anna drove the lane and hit Spiers, who missed both free throws, but Ellie Ellis missed a runner and Worth County ran it all the way down to 1:49 before Anna Gladstone hit both free throws to make it three possessions at 35-28.

Once again, Ellis missed a runner; the ball went out off of one of Worth County’s players, but Lexi Craig missed and Kristin New hit both ends of a 1-1 to make it 37-28. Ellis, who had come up big against Platte Valley with a critical three, missed one against Worth County and Megan Cassavaugh hit two more free throws to clinch it.

Regan Allee had 13 for the Tigers. Four different Tigers had 7 or more points as Kristin New had 9, Anna Gladstone 8, and Kaylee McElvain had 7. Megan Cassavaugh had 2.

Merrideth Spiers had 2 blocks, while Regan Allee and Kaylee McElvain had 1 each.

Anna Gladstone had 9 boards. Kristin New had 7, Kaylee McElvain 4, Megan Cassavaugh 3, Merrideth Spiers and Regan Allee 2, and Jenna Smith 1.

Kristin New had 4 assists. Megan Cassavaugh had 3, Regan Allee and Kaylee McElvain 2, and Jenna Smith 1.

Kristin New and Anna Gladstone had 4 tips. Megan Cassavaugh had 3, Regan Allee 2, and Merrideth Spiers, Jenna Smith, and Kaylee McElvain 1 each.

Anna Gladstone had 3 steals. Megan Cassavaugh and Merrideth Spiers had 2 each, and Kaylee McElvain and Kristin New had 1 each.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Regan Allee Scores 1,000th Point as Tigers Beat Warriors, Advance to Finals

Worth County took down Albany 60-32 Thursday to set up a third match with Stanberry in Saturday’s Stanberry Tournament championship. In the game, Regan Allee got a season high with 22 points. Needing 20 to get to 1,000 points, she went on a scoring burst in the third quarter and got it with a 3-pointer at the 3:05 mark of the period off a transition assist from Megan Cassavaugh.

The Tigers had every reason to expect a battle from Albany, which is an up and coming team in the GRC. The Warriors had played Platte Valley tough earlier in the season in Albany and still had Gabby Newman. Albany had given Worth County everything they could handle in Albany last year before Anna Gladstone went into one of her bezerk modes and carried the Tigers on her shoulders past the green shirts and scored a career high 28 points.

But no bezerk was needed for Friday’s game, in which the Tigers scored the most points anyone had scored against Albany up to that point, while holding the Warriors, who normally score in the 40’s, to their third lowest point total of the year. They held Newman to 12 points; Kristin New had two blocks, both hard stuffs on Newman trying to get to the rim. Albany tried to isolate Anna Gladstone and get her fouled out, but she only got three, and swatted away three shots from people trying to take it at her in the paint. And Allee, despite three first half fouls, was hitting her shots and making everything else easier for the Tigers; three other gold shirts had nine or more. Allee was finding open people when defenders were keying on her; she had 8 assists for the night.

Regan Allee drove and kicked out to Kaylee McElvain to start the scoring; then, Megan Cassavaugh got a steal and took Newman to the hole, dropping one over her to make it 4-0. The teams traded blows until late in the first, when Regan connected and Kristin New got a putback. Gabby Newman scored off a steal, but Anna hit a rare 15-foot pullup at the buzzer to put the Tigers up 15-7.

Newman hit a 3-pointer to start the second, but Regan Allee answered with one of her own, Anna Gladstone scored from inside off a pass from Regan Allee, Regan hit Kaylee McElvain in the high post, and then Jenna Smith hit Anna Gladstone in the post to make it 24-10.

Gladstone picked up her second foul at that point, but after Paige Brown hit free throws to bring Albany back to within 27-13, Kaylee McElvain hit a 3-pointer, Kristin New hit a free throw after taking Newman to the hole, and Allee hit from the top of the key to make it 34-13.

Albany has had some impressive wins this year; they have beaten North Andrew twice, along with quality wins over Pattonsburg and surprising King City and threw a scare into Stanberry before losing by two. Their coach, Brooke (Hogue) Crawford, has wiped out a lot of big deficits at Savannah, Mound City, and Albany. They started chipping away, getting the deficit down to 36-20 early in the third, and Gladstone got to three fouls. But then Kaylee McElvain got loose in transition and got a pass from Regan, and then Allee got to 1,000 with a flourish, getting a 3-point play in transition, scoring off a drive after Kristin New got her a pass, and getting a 3-pointer in transition after Megan Cassavaugh got her the ball to make it 46-20.

Newman countered with a 3-pointer for Albany, but then Kaylee McElvain got a backdoor layup and Kristin New got loose in transition, got a pass from Jenna Smith, and ran over Newman, a shot which knocked her out of the game. Kristin hit the ensuing free throws to make it 50-23. Consecutive baskets from Sierra Anthony cut it to 54-30 with 2:59 in the fourth, but then Jenna Smith hit back to back jacks to give Worth County a 30 point lead at 60-30.

Regan Allee had 22 points for the Tigers. Kaylee McElvain 11, Anna Gladstone 10, Kristin New 9, Jenna Smith 6, and Megan Cassavaugh 2.

Anna Gladstone had 3 blocks, Kristin New had 2, and Merrideth Spiers had 1.

Kristin New had 7 boards. Kaylee McElvain had 6, Regan Allee and Jenna Smith 5, Anna Gladstone 4, Jill Hardy 3, Megan Cassavaugh 2, and Merrideth Spiers 1.

Regan Allee had 8 assists. Megan Cassavaugh had 5, Jenna Smith 3, and Kaylee McElvain, Kristin New, and Anna Gladstone 1.

Anna Gladstone had 7 tips. Kaylee McElvain and Regan Allee had 3, Jill Hardy, Kristin New, and Jenna Smith had 2, and Merrideth Spiers had 1.

Megan Cassavaugh had 3 steals. Anna Gladstone, Jill Hardy, Jenna Smith, and Kristin New had 2 each. Regan Allee had 1.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Courthouse News for January 15th, 2020

On December 27th, Doniphan County Attorney Charles Baskins filed amended charges of 2nd Degree Murder against Scott Vandeloo (44), Matthew Scherer (30) and Brian Spillman (22) of Atchison County in conjunction with the death of Jason Pantle (42) of Cummings (KS), who died of serious head injuries on September 28th. KQ2 reports that it was in conjunction with a fight that occurred on September 22nd.

On January 1st, at around 11:37 am, a vehicle driven by Oscar Kent (60) of Lucas (IA) was preparing to exit Casey’s in Mount Ayr and made a left turn to travel west on Highway 2. He saw a vehicle driven by Vance Frueh (57) of Ottumwa, but believed he was turning north. Frueh continued east, resulting in a collision. Kent and a passenger refused treatment. He was cited for Failure to Yield. Frueh was lifeflighted to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

On January 2nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Christopher Earl Baker (36) of Diagonal on charges of Domestic Assault and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. He is being held on no bond until seen by a magistrate.

On January 3rd, US District Court Chief Judge John Jarvey sentenced Chanel Traci Huff (34) of Maryville to 10 years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. The prison term will be followed by a 5 year term of supervised release.

Todd Ites, 31, of Bedford, was arrested in the 800 block of Madison street in Bedford on January 4, 2020. Ites was stopped for driving while suspended. During the course of the traffic stop he was found in possession of a controlled substance. He was charged with a class D felony for a controlled substance violation. He was held at the Taylor County Jail on $5,000 cash or surety pending before making an appearance before the Magistrate.

On January 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Candie Limon (30) of Van Buren (AR) in Harrison County on charges of Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highway, No Valid License, Displaying Plates of Another, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Prior), Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoid (Prior), DWI (Drugs), two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), three counts Possession of Controlled Substance at County Jail (Felony), and Felony Fugitive from Out of State. She was subsequently charged by Harrison County Jonathan Meyer.

On January 4th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Marvin Ruiz-Ruiz (39) of Kansas City (KS) alleging DWI (Felony).

Heather Green, 33, of Bedford, was arrested on January 5, 2020, following an investigation into a theft at the Dollar General in Lenox. Green was charged with theft in the fifth degree. She has since been released from the Taylor County Jail following an appearance before the Magistrate.

On January 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Nicholas Cox (34) of Conception Junction alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony).

On January 6th, Special Prosecutor Barbara Klima filed charges against Burton West (36) of Shawnee (KS) in Nodaway County alleging Non-Support (Felony).

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kelby Hansen (25) of Hopkins alleging Violating Privileges of Landowner Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Tyler Bix (18) of Sheridan alleging No Valid Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Colton Mattson (29) of Kansas City alleging Hunting, Taking & Abandoning Wildlife.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Aaron Harms (27) of Dows (IA) alleging Failure to Check Deer as Prescribed.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ryan Schmidt (29) of Belton (MO) alleging No Valid Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Danny Marriott (54) of Clearmont alleging Violating Privileges of Landowner Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against David Simmerman (32) of Stanberry alleging No Valid Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Trenton Stumpff (49) of Barnard alleging Violating Privileges of Landowner Deer Permit.

On January 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Austin Steffy (20) of Burlington Junction alleging No Valid Deer Permit.

On January 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Dwan Marshall (24) of Maryville alleging No Valid License, No Insurance, and No Tail Light.

On January 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Jannell Taylor (28) of Kansas City alleging Possession of Marijuana.

On January 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Dawn Adams alleging Driving While Revoked and No Seat Belt.

On January 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Roel Lazano (53) of Zapata (TX) in Harrison County  on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Equipment Violation).

On January 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Daniel Elder (46) of Sibley (MO) alleging No Insurance and Speeding.

On January 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Michael Troutwine alleging No Seat Belt.

On January 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Larry Overholser (61) of Benton (IA) alleging No Seat Belt.

On January 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Roy Kelly (51) of West Monroe (LA) alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway and No Seat Belt.

On January 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Eric Briggs (27) of Trenton alleging Failure to Check Deer as Prescribed and Violating Landowner Hunter Permit.

On January 8th, CNN reported that a Kentucky judge, Dawn Gentry, was suspended with pay after she was charged with nine counts of misconduct. Allegations include Nepotism, Retaliation, having an affair with a man and a woman, filing inaccurate timesheets, holding unofficial conferences outside of trials, making sexual advances towards another female attorney, and coercing government employees to donate to her election campaign.

On January 8, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop on a 2019 GMC Acadia in the 400 block of Madison Street in Bedford for traveling above the posted speed limit. Taylor County K9 Ciba arrived and indicated to the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle. Following a subsequent search of the vehicle, Deputies located approximately one pound of marijuana and one half pound of methamphetamine. As a result of the traffic stop, Elizabeth Villanueva, 35, of Lenox, was taken into custody on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana, a Class D Felony, and two counts of Child Endangerment, an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Villanueva was booked into the Taylor County Jail without the ability to post bond until after an initial appearance before the Magistrate.

On January 8th, the Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Jason Johnson alleging that he made a bomb threat to the South Belt Wal-Mart in St. Joseph. KQ2 reports that he had allegedly threatened to blow up the store after the store had refused to accept an item that he was attempting to return.

 Linda Mae Lammers, 55, Maryville, pleaded guilty to Abuse or Neglect of a Child in Cause # 17ND-CR00140-01 on January 8, 2020, in the Nodaway County Courthouse, and was sentenced to serve 7 years in prison with the Missouri Department of Corrections. The guilty plea concluded an over 2-year investigation and prosecution of the defendant that included another defendant, Matthew Lebow, who previously pleaded guilty to child molestation in the 2nd degree on a child less than 12 years of age to the same victim, and who was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison with the Missouri Department of Corrections in Cause #19ND-CR00312-01.

On January 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested William Perkins (49) of McFall in Harrison County on charges of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony), Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (Felony), three counts Resisting Arrest (2 Felonies)), Driving While Revoked, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, Speeding (26 mph+), Failure to Drive on Right Half, Displaying Plates Owned by Another, No Plates, and Failure to Signal. Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges on January 9th. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On January 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jonathon Holbrook (19) of Guilford on charges of Failure to Display Tab on Plate, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana.

On January 9th, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against Dakota Springer (26) of Bethany in Harrison County alleging seven counts Non-Support.

On January 9th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against William Raymond Job (79) of Maryville alleging No Seat Belt.

On January 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Fletcher on a charge of DWI.

On January 10th, Brandon Vanmeter (31) pleaded guilty in Platte County Circuit Court to Statutory Sodomy (Felony) and received 30 years from Judge James Van Amburg. KQ2 reports the eight year old victim reported the abuse after she told staff after the school had given a presentation about “bad touch.” Vanmeter will not be eligible for parole for 25½ years.

On January 10th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Leonard Keller (34) of Creston on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

On January 13th in St. Louis, Maya Caston (25) of St. Louis was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Abuse & Neglect after her two twin children were found dead. CNN reports she had stated to the cops that her children were stillborn; however, the allegations state that she covered her childrens’ mouths and noses with a towel and a blanket and concealed them.

Rony Lopez, 39, of Lenox, was arrested on January 13, 2020. Lopez was stopped for driving while his license was suspended. Lopez exited the vehicle and against the Deputies orders left the scene. Lopez was located at his residence and taken into custody. Lopez was charged with driving while license suspended, no proof of insurance, and interference with official acts. Lopez was held on $300 bond and has since been released from the Taylor County Jail after posting the bond.

On January 13th, a large dog was taken to the Mount Ayr city dog pound.

On January 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Kevin Wilson (30) of Albany alleging Violation of a Protection Order.

On January 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Cody Tucker (26) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault.

On January 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Homero Medrano (44) of Mission (TX) alleging DWI.

On January 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Johnnie Mapps (62) of Anoka (MN) alleging Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding (20-25 mph over).

On January 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Aaron Fleener (48) of Kansas City alleging No Insurance.

On January 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Donald Hume (39) of Stanberry alleging two counts Armed Criminal Action (Felony), and two counts Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony).

On January 13th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Ann Gilland (60) of Grant City alleging Speeding.

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 -- Pat Burke 1939-2019

Patricia Ann Burke passed away Sunday morning, Dec 29, 2019 at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City, Missouri. She was 80 years old. She was born in St Louis, Missouri on Apr 8, 1939, the daughter of James Patrick Burke and Edna Rosetta Carr Burke.

Shortly after her birth, the family moved to California – first to Los Angeles and then to Castro Valley. She graduated from Hayward High School in 1956 where she received a scholarship to Pomona College. At Pomona, she majored in International Relations and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Honorary Women’s Honor Society and was named a Pomona Scholar. She also was editor of the school newspaper. She excelled in academics and was proud of the fact that she and her brother, John, were the first in their family to get college degrees, both going on to PhD programs. Pat completed her doctoral program in Economics ABD (all but dissertation) at the University of Michigan.

On Dec 28, 1963, Pat married Sherjang Singh Sidhu who she met in Michigan while working on her doctorate. The wedding ceremonies took them on an around the world trip. They traveled first to India via London and Istanbul, and after touring Northern India, they stopped in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Japan, and Hawaii before returning to Castro Valley. After the marriage, they returned to Ann Arbor to complete their studies before moving to New Dehli, India. That marriage ended in divorce, and Patty returned to the United States.

On Oct 2, 1970, Pat married Janos Horvath, a Hungarian Economics Professor at Butler University in Indiana. They lived in Bloomington on a 65-acre farm. Patty briefly taught Economics, but discovered that she didn’t really like teaching, so instead she focused her time co-authoring Economic grant papers with her husband.

After her divorce in 1976, Pat moved briefly to Austria where she studied German and economics before returning to Castro Valley to live with her parents. After her father died in 1985, she cared for her mother until her death in 2011. The two were inseparable during these years. In 2006, Pat and her mother returned to their Missouri roots, settling in Sheridan in a house Pat designed.  Pat was a board member of the Sheridan Express Newspaper Cooperative, and could be oftentimes be found around the community with her dogs and a good book.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Burke. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Burke, of El Cerrito, California and by many cousins on the West Coast and in Sheridan and St. Louis, Missouri. 

Per Pat’s wishes, she has been cremated under the loving care of the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home; a remembrance service and inurnment will take place at a future date.


Northwest Missouri State Honor Rolls

The following area students made the Northwest Missouri State honor roll for Fall 2019. President’s honor roll members made a GPA of 4.0. Academic honor roll members made a GPA of at least 3.5.
Blockton – Whitney Henry (President).
Eagleville – Olivia Babinski (President), Carli Brenizer (President), Krissi Cox (President), Payton Craig (President), Kenzie Reno (Academic), Kiley Gibson (President)
Gentry – Sarah Evans (President).
Hopkins – Ashley Thompson (Academic).
Parnell – Max Giesken (President), Gerry Runde (Academic), Chet Spire (President), Jill Spire (Academic).
Pickering – Emily Dew (President), Kade Pankau (President), Keenan Piveral-Brooks (Academic).
Ravenwood – Dallis Coffelt (President).
Redding – Hannah Glendenning (Academic).
Sheridan – Olivia Davidson (Academic).

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Parnell Wreck Injures Three

A wreck in Parnell injured three Sunday morning at around 9:53 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2005 Chevy 2500 driven by David Auffert (58) of Parnell was northbound on Route 46 and a 1998 Toyota Tacoma driven by Donald Petersen (57) was southbound at Armstrong Street.

The Patrol says the Chevy attempted to make a left turn onto Armstrong Road from 46 and failed to yield to the Toyota, causing a head-on collision. Both lanes of traffic were blocked.

Auffert received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. A juvenile who was riding with Auffert received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic. Petersen received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic as well. Auffert was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The juvenile and Petersen were wearing seat belts.

Teen Attempts to Pass Vehicle, Wrecks on Ice Covered Roadway

An Illinois teen attempted to pass another vehicle and was injured on icy roads near Eagleville Friday afternoon. It was the second teen wreck on that stretch of road that afternoon; both wrecks happened within 45 minutes of each other.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2008 Pontiac G6 driven by Brooklynn Edwards (19) of Morris (IL) was northbound on I-35 on the 104 mile marker just south of Eagleville at around 4:15 pm. She attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control due to the icy conditions. She traveled off the west side of the roadway into the median and struck the ground, rotated counterclockwise, and came to rest in the median facing south.

Edwards received minor injuries in the accident. She was wearing a seat belt at the time of the wreck.

Minnesota Teen Killed in Wreck on Ice Covered Roads Near Eagleville

A Minnesota teen was killed in a wreck between Eagleville and Bethany Friday on ice covered roads. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1998 Ford Explorer driven by Tucker Depew (18) of Blackduck (MN) was northbound on I-35 six miles north of Bethany at around 3:53 pm. The vehicle lost control, traveled off the east side down an embankment, overturned several times, and ejected Depew. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Illinois Teen Injured Near Eagleville on Ice Covered Roadway

A Round Lake (IL) teen was injured in a wreck on an ice-covered roadway near Eagleville Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2010 Ford F-150 driven by Bernardo Gomez (43) of Round Lake (IL) was northbound on I-35 at the 105 mile marker south of Eagleville at around 6:30 pm. The vehicle lost control on the ice-covered roadway, ran off the left side, and overturned, coming to rest on the driver’s side, blocking the southbound passing lane of I-35. Gomez was not injured in the wreck, A passenger, a 16 year old female who was his daughter, received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital. She was also wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Maryville Man Injured on Snow Covered Roads

A Maryville man was injured on snow-covered roads Saturday between Maryville and Pickering. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1995 Chevy Sierra driven by Kelton Emery (21) of Maryville was northbound on Route 148 just north of Route CC between Maryville and Pickering at around 10:35 am. The vehicle began to slide on the ice-covered roadway, traveled off the west side, and struck an embankment. The vehicle overturned twice, coming to rest on its passenger side facing west. Emery received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

Obituary -- Edna Thompson 1926-2020

Edna Ruth Thompson, 93, of Bedford, IA, and formerly of Hopkins, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Bedford Specialty Care.

She was born on May 19, 1926, in Braddyville, IA, to Homer and Maggie (Dunn) Davison.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her husband, Marion Jean Thompson in 2000, her son, Charles in 2014, her 3 brothers, Arnold, Irvin and Kenneth, her son in law Carl Thompson, her granddaughter Marci Ann Thompson, and her great grandson Logan Scott Thornton.

Ruth was self employed and did house cleaning, she painted and was a wall-paper hanger.  She attended the First Christian Church, Hopkins, MO.  Ruth liked to garden and embroider.
On January 6, 1942, Ruth was united in marriage to Marion Jean Thompson, and they shared 58 years before his death in 2000.

She is survived by her 4 children, Jim (Marcia) Thompson, Republic, MO, Shirley (Mike) Warner, Altoona, IA, Ron (Theresa) Thompson, Hopkins, MO, and Rinda (Kenny) Gladman, Bedford, IA; her brother, Gary Davison, Braddyville, IA; 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth has been cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial graveside services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO.  No formal visitation is planned.



Obituary -- Oral "Pete" Lewis 1935-2020

Oral D. “Pete” Lewis, 84, of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home.

Pete was born on January 19, 1935 in Isadora, Missouri to Perry L. and Rosella M. (Walker) Lewis.
He was a graduate of the Ravenwood High School and served in the United States Army. He retired from OPPD in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

He married Joan L. Angle on June 8, 1958 in Ravenwood, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 23, 1993. He was also preceded by his parents, two daughters, Cathy Bullock and Janet Carrier, grandson, Joshua Ighoyivwi, two sisters, Phyllis Price and Carolyn Lewis and two brothers, Freddie and Ronnie Lewis.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Robert) Sherman, Hartville, Missouri and Linda (Michael) Ighoyivwi, Oak Grove, Missouri; sister, Colleen Stoll, Maryville, Missouri; two brothers, Donnie (Eloise) Lewis, Parnell, Missouri and Eldon (Nancy) Lewis, Maryville, Missouri; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, January 13th at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, Missouri. Burial Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the New Life Christian Fellowship, Kansas City, Missouri; Victory Academy, Seymour, Missouri or the Hannah Kentch Missionary-Go To Nations. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Worth County Land Transfers for December 2019

December 2nd – Amanda & Ben Fletcher to Great Western Bank; Book 200, Page 1; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 2nd – Stanley & Judith Lawyer to Douglas Lawyer, David Lawyer; Book 200, Page 2; Quit Claim Deed, see record.
December 2nd – Great Western Bank to David Hall; Book 200, Page 3; Deed of Release, Book 192, Page 169.
December 2nd – Great Western Bank to David Hall; Book 200, Page 4; Deed of Release, Book 191, Page 64.
December 2nd – Colton Wheeler to Bank Midwest; Book 200, Page 5; Modification of Deed of Trust, see record.
December 3rd – Betty Wilson to Marie Stanley, Michael Hall; Book 200, Page 6; Durable Power of Attorney, see record.
December 3rd – Rhonda Carroll to Clifford Blanchard; Book 200, Page 7; Warranty Deed, Lots 2, 3, 6, and 7, Block 4, of Grand View Place Addition.
December 5th – Nodaway Valley Bank to Kurt & Deborah Engel; Book 200, Page 8; Deed of Release; Book 198, Page 122.
December 5th – Janis & John Sunderland to The Goff Family Revocable Trust; Book 200, Page 9; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 5th – John & Darleen Kenny to Wintrust; Book 200, Page 10; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 5th – Mema Downey Estate to Daniel Stark; Book 200, Page 11; Deed & Will, see record.
December 6th – Estate of Garry Bjustrom; Book 200, Page 12; Judgement, see record.
December 9th – BTC Bank to John & Darlene Kenny; Book 200, Page 13; Deed of Release, Book 179, Page 101.
December 9th – BTC Bank to John & Darlene Kenny, Book 200, Page 14; Deed of Release, Book 176, Page 277.
December 11th – Charles Christopher & Ashley Cadle to Richard & Frances Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 15; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 11th – Richard & Frances Eichhorn to BTC Bank; Book 200, Page 16; Warranty Deed, See Record.
December 11th – Charles Christopher & Ashley Cadle to Hooves & Feathers Incorporated & William & Laura Smith; Book 200, Page 17; the West ½ of the Southeast ¼ and East One-Half of the North 60 Acres of the Southwest ¼ of S32, T67, R31.
December 11th – Hooves & Feathers Inc. to Jeremy & Lisa Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 18; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 11th – Jeremy & Lisa Eichhorn to BTC Bank; Book 200, Page 19; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 11th – Hooves & Feathers Inc. to John & Georgia Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 20; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 11th – John & Georgia Eichhorn, Lisa M. & Jeremy Eichhorn to BTC Bank; Book 200, Page 21; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 11th – William & Laura Smith to John & Georgia Eichhorn, Jason Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 22; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 11th – John & Georgia Eichhorn, Jason Eichhorn to BTC Bank; Book 200, Page 23; Deed of Trust; see record.
December 11th – William & Laura Smith to Jason Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 24; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 11th – Jason Eichhorn to BTC Bank; Book 200, Page 25; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 13th – Joseph & Cecelia Burbach to Cecelia Burbach; Book 200, Page 26; Corrected Quit Claim Deed, see record.
December 13th – Treynor State Bank to Galen & Valerie Kemery, Ronnie & Lora Kemery; Book 200, Page 27; Deed of Release, Book 194, Page 85.
December 13th – Treynor State Bank to Galen & Valerie Kemery, Ronnie & Lora Kemery; Book 200, Page 28; Deed of Release, Book 197, Page 179.
December 13th – John & Mary Beth Davis to Peoples’ Bank & Trust Company; Book 200, Page 29; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 13th – Laura Carolyn Houts Revocable Trust to Sugar Creek Investment Properties, LLC; Book 200, Page 30; Trustee’s Deed, all of the North ½ of Block 2, Railroad Addition, except the West 88” thereof.
December 16th – Great Western Bank to Amanda Caddenhead; Book 200, Page 31; Deed of Release, Book 174, Page 16.
December 17th – Lola & Adam Bean to Jon Claypool; Book 200, Page 32; Quit Claim Deed, see record.
December 19th – BTC Bank to Charles & Ashley Cadle; Book 200, Page 33; Partial Deed of Release, Book 188, Page 104.
December 19th – BTC Bank to Richard & Frances Eichhorn; Book 200, Page 34; Partial Deed of Release, Book 188, Page 104.
December 20th – Great Western Bank to Frankie Ross, Rosemary Ross; Book 200, Page 35; Deed of Release; Book 192, Page 40.
December 20th – Jo Ann Young Declaration of Trust to Dustin Wiley; Book 200, Page 36; Trustee’s Deed, see record.
December 20th – Dustin Wiley to FCS Financial FLCA; Book 200, Page 37; Deed of Trust, see record.
December 23rd – Strong & Strong, David Baird to Richard & Marilyn Fletchall; Book 200, Page 38; Scrivener’s Affidavit, see record.
December 23rd – Richard & Marilyn Fletchall to Richard & Marilyn Fletchall Revocable Trust; Book 200, Page 39; Corrected Beneficiary Deed, Book 199, Page 192.
December 23rd – People’s Bank & Trust Company to John & Mary Beth Davis; Book 200, Page 40; Deed of Release, Book 199, Page 12.
December 23rd – Robert Morrow to Eric & Carissa Bounds; Book 200, Page 41; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 24th – Roger Chris & Tina Fletchall to Brandon & Amber Hawk; Book 200, Page 42; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 26th – Treynor State Bank to Galen & Valerie Kemery, Ronnie & Lora Kemery; Book 200, Page 43; Deed of Release, Book 197, Page 179.
December 26th – Treynor State Bank to Galen & Valerie Kemery, Ronnie & Laura Kenery; Book 200, Page 44; Deed of Release, Book 194, Page 85.
December 26th – Carol Pickering to Douglas Pickering, Amy Jo Mobley; Book 200, Page 45; Warranty Deed, see record.
December 26th – Carol Pickering to Douglas Pickering, Amy Jo Mobley; Book 200, Page 46; Beneficiary Deed, Book 192, Page 93.
December 27th – James & Marie Louise Ross Revocable Trust to Z Farms, LLC; Book 200, Page 47; Distribution Deed, see record.
December 27th – James & Marie Louise Ross Revocable Trust to PBR, LLC; Book 200, Page 48; Distribution Deed, see record.
December 27th – James & Marie Louise Ross Revocable Trust to Blessed Beyond Belief, LLC; Book 200, Page 49; Distribution Deed, see record.

Land Transfers for November 2019

October 31st – Dustin & Abby Hearn to US Bank National Association; Book 199, Page 206; Deed of Trust, see record.
October 31st – Aaron & Jodi Volkmar to Barry & Miranda Lyle; Book 199, Page 207; Warranty Deed, Lot 3 in Block 3, Rush & Sanders Addition.
November 4th – Brad & Kara Hauber to Nodaway Valley Bank; Book 199, Page 208; Deed of Trust, see record.
November 5th – Leslie & Mark Drake to Leslie Drake Living Trust; Book 199, Page 209; Quit Claim Deed, see record.
November 6th – Christie Ross (formerly known as Christie Hauber) to Vance William Hauber; Book 199, Page 210; Deed of Release, Book 143, Page 90.
November 7th – Brian & Theresa Ordnung to Montie & Tammy Glisson; Book 199, Page 211; Warranty Deed, the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of S33, T65, R30.
November 7th – Brian & Theresa Ordnung to Montie & Tammy Glisson; Book 199, Page 212; 2¾ acres in the Southwest Corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of S33, T65, R30.
November 7th – Montie & Tammy Glisson to BTC Bank; Book 199, Page 213; Deed of Trust, the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and 2¾ acres in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of S33, T65, R30.
November 8th – Alberta Verbick to Cory & Amber DeMott; Book 199, Page 214; Warranty Deed, see record.
November 8th – David & Maggie Hall to Carol Hall; Book 199, Page 215; Warranty Deed, Lots 2 and 3 in Block 3, Witmer’s Addition.
November 8th – Carol Hall to Great Western Bank; Book 199, Page 216; Deed of Trust, Lots 2 and 3 in Block 3, Witmer’s Addition.
November 12th – Michael & Barbara Riley to Cory O’Riley, Shea O’Riley Sullivan, Sheena O’Riley Gaines, Bradley Hill, Kimberly Hill Robertson, and Jeremy Lynn Zeigel; Book 199, 217; Beneficiary Deed, see record.
November 14th – Dorilla Hawk to Dorilla Hawk Revocable Living Trust; Book 199, Page 218; 1st Amendment of Trust, see record.
November 15th – Bank Midwest, Joseph & Cecelia Burbach to MB&S, LLC; Book 199, Page 219; Removal of Trustee and Appointment of Successor Trustee, see record.
November 18th – SDE Properties, LLC to First Security Bank; Book 199, Page 220; Deed of Trust, see record.
November 18th – SDE Properties, LLC to First Security Bank; Book 199, Page 221; Assignments of Leases & Rents.
November 19th – Great Western Bank to Lorace & Virginia Waldeier; Book 199, Page 223; Deed of Release, Book 173, Page 79.
November 20th – Andrew & Mary Milanowski, Nichole Weatherhead, Stephanie McCarthy, Ashley Milanowski to Public Water Supply District #1 of Worth County; Book 199, Page 224; Water Line Easement, see record.
November 21st – David Jacobs to Lucinda Stine Revocable Trust; Book 199, Page 225; Warranty Deed, the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ part of S11, T66N, R32W.
November 21st – Lorace & Virginia Waldeier Irrevocable Donald Edwin Waldeier, Jr. to Donald Edwin Waldeier, Jr.; Book 199, Page 226;Trustee’s Deed; the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of S23, T23, R32. 
November 21st – Estate of Carmetta Jackson to Kateline & Tim Combs; Book 199, Page 227; Personal Representative’s Deed, see record.
November 21st – Kateline & Tim Combs to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Book 199, Page 228; Deed of Trust, see record.
November 25th – Dennis & Ann Adams to Great Western Bank; Book 199, Page 229; Deed of Trust, see record.
November 26th – Claudia Stewart to Julie Lynch; Book 199, Page 230; Warranty Deed, see record.

Tiger Boys Find Second Wind, Put Braymer Away 56-24

Worth County got off to a fast start, struggled with hacking and fouling in the second quarter, and then found their second wind in the second half to put Braymer away 56-24 Thursday.

Garrison Woods' drive put Braymer up 4-3 at the 6:03 mark of the first quarter, but they didn't score another point in the period as Worth County scored the last 19. Jaxon Anderson hit a 3-pointer and then took a charge on defense to fuel the run. Alex Rinehart took on two red shirts and scored, forcing Braymer into their first timeout.

But nothing changed as Alex Rinehart scored off a steal, added a free throw, got loose in transition, and then scored off a Zayne Swope steal. Aydan Gladstone hit Jackson Runde for three, Aydan went coast to coast, and Runde got loose behind the defense as Alex aired one out to make it 23-4 after the period. Aydan Gladstone fueled the Tiger run, getting eight boards in the first period.

But then Braymer switched from man to a 1-3-1 trapping zone to start the second quarter, and Aydan Gladstone and Jackson Runde picked up their third fouls. Worth County was shorthanded, playing without Lucas Wake (flu); Bob Baker was pressed into service. His size caused problems for the Bobcats; he only had two points, but altered a ton of Braymer shots. But the Bobcats chipped away throughout the first five minutes of the second quarter, getting to within 23-10 when Parker Shoe's putback went through.

Alex Rinehart then got Worth County going again, getting loose in transition and getting a pass from Jackson Smith; he added a 3-pointer and Smith added another one to restore order for Worth County.

Worth County settled down, avoided the foul trouble that hurt them in the first half, and robbed Braymer's wallet right and left in the third quarter to build their lead up again. Jackson Runde and Alex Rinehart hit back to back jacks to start the third. Dennis Kimberling scored off a carom, but then Jackson Smith converted a putback, Alex Rinehart and Jaxon Anderson hit two free throws, Anderson hit a 3-pointer, and Alex Rinehart scored off a pair of steals to make it 48-12. Aydan Gladstone got a tip, Jackson Runde got a steal, and Gladstone got a finish to make it 50-12 to give Worth County its biggest lead at the 3:40 mark of the third.

Baker got on the board in the fourth quarter, as did Timothy Richardson, who converted a steal into two free throws.

Alex Rinehart had 22 points for the Tigers. Jackson Runde had 10, Aydan Gladstone 8, Jaxon Anderson 7, Jackson Smith 5, and Bob Baker and Timothy Richardson 2 each.

Jaxon Anderson had two blocks, while Alex Rinehart and Jackson Smith had 1.

Aydan Gladstone had 12 rebounds. Jaxon Anderson and Jackson Smith had 5, Alex Rinehart and Jackson Runde had 2, and Bob Baker, Levi Cassavaugh, and Jon Galanakis had 1 each.

Aydan Gladstone had 5 assists. Jackson Smith had 4, Jackson Runde, Alex Rinehart, and Jaxon Anderson had 3 each, and Zayne Swope and Jackson Runde had 1 each.

Jaxon Anderson had 7 tips. Aydan Gladstone had 6, Alex Rinehart 3, Zayne Swope and Jackson Smith 2, and Jackson Runde, Bob Baker, and Levi Cassavaugh 1 each.

Aydan Gladstone and Zayne Swope had 4 steals. Jackson Smith had 3, Jackson Runde 2, and Alex Rinehart, Jaxon Anderson, and Timothy Richardson had 1 each.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Tiger Girls Lose Heartbreaker in Braymer

Worth County's girls battled all night, but were no match for Jasmine Taylor, one of the top post players in the area, and the Braymer Bobcats as they fell 40-38 in overtime. The Tigers had their chances, but were done in by hacking and fouling, as three of their players fouled out at the end. They were shorthanded, playing without Jenna Smith (shoulder). Anna Gladstone was playing in her second game back from an ankle injury, but she was still favoring it some.

The Tigers were totally out of sync offensively as they fell behind 8-4 after one, as Braymer was knocking off the cutters and sagging people in to help out. Regan Allee shot the Tigers back into the game with seven points in the second, and Kristin New added four as the Tigers forced some turnovers and went ahead 17-12 at the break.

Taylor and the Bobcats moved ahead 20-18 at the start of the third as they started making a concerted effort to get it into Taylor. But despite Anna Gladstone picking up her third and fourth fouls, Worth County fought back in front as Kaylee McElvain hit a 3-pointer to put the Tigers back in front 27-24 after three. McElvain got a three-point play to start the fourth and Regan Allee added a free throw to make it 31-24 at the start of the fourth.

But the hacking and fouling mounted, and Worth County got into more foul trouble as Kaylee McElvain picked up her fourth. Hallie Russell hit a 3-pointer, Dallas Hall hit a baseline shot, and Kennedy Stone scored from inside to tie it up at 31 at the 3:40 mark. Braymer then broke the tie as Taylor kicked it out to Russell, but after Anna Gladstone missed a shot for the Tigers, Worth County got a stop and Gladstone got behind the defense and took a pass from Kristin New to tie it up again at 33. Russell missed a 15-footer with 55 seconds left, and Worth County worked it down for the last shot. But Anna missed a good look from the right wing at the buzzer, and the game went into overtime.

Braymer controlled the opening tap and Taylor Francis hit a scoop shot right off the bat to put the Bobcats in front. Worth County missed four different tries to tie it up, and then tried unsuccessfully to press Braymer as Kennedy Stone got behind the defense and got a putback to make it two possessions. Taylor's free throw made it 38-33 as Kristin New fouled out. Regan Allee's drive with 1:36 left cut it to 38-35, but then she and Anna Gladstone both fouled out trying to get the ball back as the lead grew to 39-35.

But then Merrideth Spiers, of all people, hit a 3-pointer after Jill Hardy had kept a possession alive with an offensive board; Hardy rebounded well that game and had seven. Dallas Hall hit one out of two to make it 40-38 with 20 seconds left, but Worth County missed three different tries to either tie or take the lead and Worth County put the Bobcats on the line with 4.6 seconds left. There was still time to rush it up the floor after the ensuing missed free throws, but Braymer stole the outlet pass to preserve the win.

Regan Allee had 14 for the Tigers. Kaylee McElvain had 9, Kristin New and Anna Gladstone 6 each, and Merrideth Spiers had 3. Anna Gladstone had 9 boards and Jill Hardy 7. Regan Allee had 6 steals.

The girls previously lost to Mount Ayr 68-51 as Gladstone sat out with her sprained ankle. Anna came back sooner than expected for the 43-37 Stanberry win; Regan Allee had 16, Gladstone had 12, and Kristin New had 10. During the game, Anna Gladstone passed April Miller (now Healy) for the all-time leading scorer in the third quarter. The game was close all the way and tied at 34-34 late in the fourth. But Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer with just over two minutes left to break the tie and Kristin New added two free throws. Sidney Mattson countered with a 3-pointer with 41 seconds left, but Worth County got the ball to Kristin New, who knocked down two free throws to keep the game at two possessions at 41-37. Regan Allee added two more free throws as the Tigers were 6 for 6 from the line in the final two minutes.