Obituary -- Richard Ebrecht 1952-2020

Richard Dean Ebrecht, 67, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, after a short illness.

Richard was born in Maryville on December 31, 1952, to George William “Gomas” and Mary (Hamilton) Ebrecht Sr.  He was a life-long resident of the area.

Richard was a 1970 graduate of the Maryville High School; and had been an over the road trucker for many years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his siblings, Virgil Ebrecht, George W. Ebrecht, Mary Riley, Fred Wayne Ebrecht, and Michael Henry Ebrecht, an infant brother, Billy Ebrecht.

He married Gale Price and they later divorced but remained friends.  She is of the home.

He is survived by his children; sons, Richard (Christina) Smith, South Dakota, Kyle (Leslie) Ebrecht, Bedford, IA, and his daughter, Melanie Ebrecht, Maryville, MO; 8 grandchildren, Bryla and Karsen Ebrecht, Hunter, Zach, Jackson, Colton, and Jenna Smith, Erin Colvin; 3 great grandchildren; his siblings, Clarence James (Grace) Ebrecht, Maryville, MO, Charles (Vicki) Ebrecht, Barnard, Missouri, Louis (Margaret) Ebrecht, Titus, Alabama; and Shirley (Wayland) Sanders, Quitman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard has been cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 6-8:00 PM, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

Under Jake Shipman, Mustang Boys Earned Respect During Six Year Run

Last week’s 39-23 North Nodaway boys loss to Albany represented the end of an era, as it was the last game that Jake Shipman coached the North Nodaway boys after six years at the helm. Tyler Bix made the All-District Squad. Shipman will coach the North Nodaway baseball team this spring, and then become the Mound City Principal and Athletic Director.

Shipman subsequently posted this on his Facebook page: “I’ve struggled putting this into words for a very long time. Earlier this year I received a job offer from a school district I hold a very high regard, Mound City. Next year I will be their HS Principal and Athletic Director. I am very excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with the great people in the district! With that excitement there is also sadness.”

“During my time at NN I have had the privilege to work with some of the best people in education. I’ve had the opportunity to watch boys grow up into men and constantly be reminded of how rewarding coaching and teaching can be.”

“Last night was a lot harder than I expected. It was my last night coaching basketball at NN. Last night coaching a group of juniors and seniors that I’ve been with since they were in middle school basketball. And the last night coaching with a true friend who I wish all the luck in the world to in his seasons in the future, Michael Trautz.”

“Though my time isn’t over at NN till May, these past 6 years have been the most beneficial of my life. And I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me these past years. My beautiful wife, Morgan Shipman and our amazing son Jack. My close friend and mentor, Tim Conn. And all the friends who have helped me along the way. I still get to coach baseball and finish these last few months strong as a Mustang!”

The Mustangs had finished the previous year as a doormat, winning only two games that year. But in Shipman’s first year at the helm of North Nodaway, he won 17 games. Things did not look promising at first, as North Nodaway got off to a 2-5 start. But then they went on a tear, winning 15 of their last 19 games and won 17 games in the 2014-2015 campaign. They lost a heartbreaker to Trevor Meyer and West Nodaway for the Northwest Missouri Tournament title on a last-second shot from Meyer, but they turned around and beat the Rockets twice. Against Worth County, they lost 49-35 in December, only to turn around and beat them in districts. They threw a scare into Stanberry, trailing by only six at one point before losing 55-41 in the semifinals. Stanberry would go on to the Final Four.

In the 2015-2016 season, the Mustangs won their first tournament in 50 years, beating South Nodaway 63-56 to win the Northwest Missouri Tournament. The last time a North Nodaway boys squad won a tournament, in 1965, Ron Huff was the leading scorer and they beat Sheridan 59-57 at the Ravenwood Tournament. Wayne Winstead was coaching for the Bearcats that game. “That was a fun year,” said Shipman afterwards. “I hope we don’t have to wait another 50 years for our next one.”
That team featured Kobe Reynolds and Peyton Coleman, who could both break down defenses at will. They did not have very much size, yet they consistently outworked other teams. They rarely buried teams, yet they were rarely out of a game either. Both eclipsed the 1,000 point mark in their careers.

The 2016-2017 season had more exciting basketball. Against Mound City, as North Nodaway was holding the ball for a last-second tiebreaking shot, everybody thought Peyton Coleman would take the last shot, but instead, Dakota Smyser took it to the hole and won it at the buzzer 43-41 in double overtime. Tyler Bix, then a freshman, was instrumental in that win. At the Northwest Missouri Tournament, Peyton Coleman won a scoring duel over Korbin Koch as the Mustangs beat West Nodaway 66-51. Against East Atchison, who won 20 games that year, the Mustangs gave the Wolves everything they could handle and came up just short, but Coleman had 37 that game.

The 2017-2018 season was a rebuilding year, but there were still highlights. On February 7th, North Nodaway led state-ranked Worth County the whole way until the Tigers came back in the fourth quarter to win 56-53. On February 15th, the Mustangs came back from 15 points down in a wild game to beat West Nodaway 73-66.

The 2018-2019 season saw a revival in North Nodaway’s fortunes, as they were in most of their games, even against strong teams. Against a 27-2 Mound City squad that was stopped by Jefferson at the Civic Arena, North Nodaway gave them everything they could handle before they fell 63-48 on December 11th. They put up another good fight against East Atchison, leading much of the way, before falling 48-41 on January 9th; the Wolves would finish 22-4 that year.

The South Holt game was one of the biggest wins the Mustang boys had during the course of the Shipman era. It also showed that Michael Trautz, the man who will take over for Shipman, is ready for a head coaching job. The junior varsity squad, led by Trautz, set the tone for the whole evening by beating the Knights for Courtwarming, playing as a team as well as a lot of varsity units and playing the kind of complete game that a lot of varsity squads would love to see. That set the tone for the whole night. After the girls won over a solid Knights squad that took it to the next level this year, the varsity boys took the floor. That game, Cody Wood went to the rack at will, getting 41 points in a 77-69 overtime win. Ryan Riley was lights out from 3-point range that game.

West Nodaway, played on February 14th, 2019, was another epic win for the Mustangs. They faced seemingly impossible deficits against the Rockets, the crowd was screaming, and nothing seemed to be going right. But the Mustangs chipped away, and by the fourth quarter, they were right back in it. Sure enough, they came away with the 65-63 win. It was Shipman’s 100th coaching win at both Gilman City and North Nodaway. The Mustangs would finish 13-10 last year.

This year, North Nodaway continued to surprise people. Having lost Arron Coleman and Cody Wood, the catalysts for last year, they nonetheless won another 13 games and finished at 13-12. They were lights-out from downtown, capable of making 10 threes a night. Tyler Bix emerged as one of the top clutch players on the team, and the Mustangs were particularly good at the line. If the Mustangs had the lead at the end of the game, it was usually game over, as they were automatic from the line at that stage.

They came from behind to beat West Nodaway on December 4th, as Cameron Wilson came off the bench and put on a clinic, blocking some shots and getting some boards. They beat Worth County twice, and they beat West Nodaway again in the Northwest Missouri Tournament as Austin Bird sparked the Mustangs with 20 first half points. They avenged a 67-43 blowout loss to St. Joseph Christian, beating them 41-40 in Fairfax to take third. They avenged another loss at Fairfax as well, beating South Holt in overtime 46-40 after losing to them back in December. Shipman was always a tough coach to beat twice; they won three different “revenge” games this year.

Their starting five worked well together and played well together. Ryan Riley was a constant threat to shoot long 3-pointers with a hand in his face. Austin Bird could score points in bunches and became a threat to go to the rim after being a 3-point shooter for much of his career. Karson Oberhauser was a steady presence, was the top defender and rebounder on the team, and had 16 boards against DeKalb. Andrew Blackford emerged as another shooter; along with his brother Aydan, who will be a freshman next year, they will pose a formidable duo for Trautz to work with. Bix was a constant threat to drive, and he developed a 3-point shot this year.

Trautz will have plenty to work with next year. Karson Oberhauser will return, as will Andrew Blackford. Jeremiah Dobbins got some quality minutes against DeKalb and looks to compete for a spot. Two promising freshmen, Ethan Fry and Aydan Blackford, will compete for a starting spot as well. Hunter Carlson could develop into a force in the post, and Damian Dailey and Darron Bix both have length and athleticism.

Records Broken by the Worth County Girls Basketball Team

2016-2017
Beat King City for first time since 2007.
Regan Allee broke single game 3-point record with 11 in one game.
Worth County boys and girls swept South Harrison for first time in 27 years.
Girls posted longest winning streak since 2007.
First district win since 2006.
Regan Allee broke single game scoring record with 35 points.
Worth County won their most games in 11 years.

2017-2018
Won first Stanberry Tournament trophy in over a decade.
Won first District Title since 2004, beating North Harrison.
Both boys and girls won districts together for the first time ever.
Beat Southwest Livingston, ranked third, in Sectionals; made the front page of the St. Joseph News-Press.
Made first Quarterfinal appearance in 14 years.
First 20 win season since 2003-2004.

2018-2019
GRC West Tri-Champions.
Anna Gladstone scored 28 in a game twice.
District Champions for second year in a row.
Won sectionals against a team with a better record.
Second straight 20 win season.
Second trip to the Elite 8.
Anna Gladstone scored her 1,000th point.

2019-2020
First win over North Andrew since 2008.
Regan Allee scored her 1,000th career point against Albany.
Anna Gladstone becomes the all-time leading scorer; Regan Allee is second.
First Stanberry Tournament win since 2003-2004.
Won the GRC Showcase Title against Milan.
Won the GRC West.
Scoring 79 points against West Nodaway. Also, scored 76 against Maysville.
Kaylee McElvain scored career high of 24 against West Nodaway.
Posted 23 wins for the season; won 79 games in four years.

Tiger Seniors Brought Back Excitement to Worth County

On Thursday night, the seniors on the Worth County girls basketball team played their last game, falling 49-47 to Platte Valley. The game was close all the way, with Worth County missing a last-second shot that would have sent it to overtime. It was a performance that was nothing to be ashamed of; both teams laid it all on the line, and Platte Valley (Jefferson) has always elevated its game in the postseason in a way that few other teams can match.

Before their last game, the girls rewrote the recordbook, posting a winning season each of their last four years. The previous year, in 2015-2016 they won two games, but under Les New, they showed immediate improvement in the 2016-2017 season. Playing in the first game of the totally revamped gym, with totally different scenery, the Tigers put up the most points they had posted in recent memory, beating Princeton 76-56. Anna Gladstone and Regan Allee, both freshmen, each scored 24 in the win. The losing coach, NEN grad Brian Hall, didn’t even think his squad played badly; “We’ll win a lot of games scoring 56 points,” he said at the time.

Despite the early fireworks, things did not improve right away, as the Tigers started off 5-10, getting schooled by the likes of Stanberry, Mount Ayr (60-14), North Andrew, and other powerhouse schools. But all of a sudden, they started finding their stride, winning three in a row after the Stanberry Tournament. They held off Grace Schottel and King City, winning by 42-39; they had another epic battle with North Nodaway, in which Worth County looked finished twice and North Nodaway looked finished twice. But it was Worth County who came on top by four 43-39.

The Tigers kept right on winning, dropping games only to East Atchison in the Northwest Missouri Tournament and North Harrison, with Payton Craig and Brandy Rivet. Along the way, Regan Allee broke the single game scoring record, hitting 11 3-pointers and scoring 35 points to lead the Tigers to victory over Nodaway-Holt. She broke the record held by Becky Fletcher, her aunt, who scored 33 points in an epic scoring duel with North Harrison’s Tracy Parkhurst, who had 31 as Worth County won 63-61.

Worth County rolled into districts, in which they hadn’t won a game in 11 years, since Tiffany Troutwine’s senior year. They were pitted against East Harrison, whom they had beaten 67-38 earlier in the year, but who had shown a lot of improvement under Bill Pottorff, one of the most colorful coaches in the area.

The Bobcats kept hanging around as Worth County missed a ton of shots. But the Tigers hung on for the 50-42 win, their first district win in 11 years. Now, they were pitted against North Harrison, who had beaten them earlier in the year in the same building. But it was Worth County who got off to the hot start.

However, Payton Craig carried the Shamrocks on her shoulder, and by the fourth quarter, Worth County’s lead was gone and the game went into double overtime. A win would give the Tigers a winning season for the first time since the 2005-2006 season. But in the second overtime frame, with Worth County up 52-50, Anna Gladstone missed both free throws with six seconds left and it looked like Worth County would have to play defense one more time. But in the twinkling of an eye, the game was over, as Jessi Badell put back her miss and Worth County won 54-50 and got their winning season, finishing at 14-13 after starting off at 5-10. They had won 9 out of their last 12, being stopped only by the eventual state champion Mercer squad.

From there on out, Worth County had a sustained run of success, winning 21 games in 2017-18 and 2018-19 and 23 games this year. They were GRC West Co-Champs two times, the GRC Champions this year after beating Milan, made it to the State Quarterfinals twice, and saw both Anna Gladstone and Regan Allee score over 1,000 points during their career. By the end of their careers, they had won 79 games.

They always had a formidable supporting cast, so that teams could not just key on Anna and Regan. Kristin New was always a threat to steal the ball, and she was the team’s best ball-handler. Kaylee McElvain was a shot-blocking presence in the paint and could hit 3-pointers from outside and had a good mid-range jumper. Merrideth Spiers was physical, able to rebound and make hustle plays. Jenna Smith could shoot from outside as well, steal the ball, and lighten up the mood and crack everyone up.

There were plenty of players who went before them who helped them along the way. Jessi Badell was a force underneath the boards, always a threat to get 10 a game; she could block shots as well and was a disruptive presence when Worth County went into their trap. Payton Adwell provided a steady hand to help the team get started back in 2016-17. Haley Hunt emerged as a scoring threat during the latter part of the season last year, starting with the Pattonsburg game, in which Worth County won the first of its two GRC West titles.

Whatever happens next year, this group of seniors left the team in better shape than they found it. Megan Cassavaugh has turned into one of the best defenders in the area this year. Jill Hardy will be one of the better rebounders on the team, can light it up from long range, and always has a smile on her face. EmiLee Brown can seal in the post and can pass it out again. Ali Brown, whose mother, Dawn (Judd) Brown was coached by Les New at Southwest Community College, will be one of the more physical posts Worth County has had in a while. Hailey Adwell can step in as a guard, Justina Wimer can light it up from outside, and Kynah Steele will be a promising freshman.

Obituary -- Jewel Roberts Dye 1928-2020

Jewel Roberts Dye, age 91, died Friday, February 21, 2020 at Orilla's Way in Grant City, Missouri.
Jewel was born March 4, 1928 in Macon, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Herman Hernado and Francis (Clegg) Roberts.

She was united in marriage to Thomas Glenn Dye on November 10, 1944 in Dougherty County, Georgia. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Dye and daughter Debra Younger, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Per Mrs. Dye's request her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held February 29, 2020 at the Community of Christ Church, Lamoni, Iowa.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City.

Presidential Primary Vote March 10th

Worth County and the rest of the state will hold the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 10th. This will be the week after Super Tuesday. Polls will open at 6 am and close at 7 pm. The following will be the polling locations for this election:

Smith Township
Allendale Community Building- 2308 Washington Street, Allendale MO 64420

Allen Township
Denver School House-419 Main, Denver MO 64441

West Union/East Union Township
Sheridan Community Building-266 W. Jefferson Street, Sheridan MO 64486

Middlefork Township
Worth Baptist Church 306 Main St, Worth MO 64499

Greene Township
Gabbert House, 20596 Hwy U, Oxford MO 64475

East Fletchall/West Fletchall/East Union Township
Worth County Fairground-301 North Lyon Street, Grant City MO 64456

The following Democrats have dropped out of the race: Cory Booker, Andrew Yang, Deval Patrick, John Delaney, Julian Castro, Marianne Williamson, Michael Bennet, Tom Steyer, Amy Klobuchar,  and Pete Buttigieg. Joe Walsh has dropped out of the Republican side of the race. They will still appear on Tuesday’s ballot.

Obituary -- Bea June (Allee) Gaitan 1935-2020

Bea June Allee Gaitan was born January 19, 1935 in Worth County to Robert and Wilma Kobbe Allee.  She passed away February 24, 2020 at the Worth County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Grant City, MO.

She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953, married, and she was blessed with a daughter Penni, son Kelly, and daughter Christina.   Bea worked the family farm around the Bedford/Blockton area. Being a nature lover,  she made a home for many a stray animals and always enjoyed the birds and flowers.  They moved to Shenandoah, Iowa where she started her professional career and worked for the Superintendent of Schools. She was top notch seamstress and often made her girls Easter dresses.  Bea also enjoyed antiquing, went to auctions and refinished beautiful pieces that she would treasure most of her life.  Later she moved to Omaha where she worked  as Warren Buffet’s personal assistant, worked also for the local TV channel and Ford Motor Co. 

In 1974, she moved with her daughters to her beloved Texas.  She worked for politicians, real estate companies and medical corporations until finally settling in her home of 30 some years in the hill country lake area West of Austin where she worked for a local builder.  Here she made it her mission to rescue and care for all animals and started a feral cat rescue with friends.  She loved cooking and baking for family gatherings.  She welcomed to her family, her loving son-in-law, Alex Martinez and her pride and joy, Heather her granddaughter. Bea enjoyed crafting with her daughter Penni, and loved watching Heather grow up through the years cheerleading and becoming a beautiful bride to Chris Woehl.  Great grandkids Carter and Avery were welcomed to the family, which made way for Bea's new nickname Grandma Grapes. 

Bea could be found honky tonkin and boot scootin to Waylon, Willie and the boys with her daughters.   Bea visited Seattle, as Chris built her house at Snoqualmie Pass, while there, they hiked to the top of Mount Catherine together. After Bea's brother passed away, she and Chris made an Alaskan ferry cruise together as a tribute to him. 

Throughout her life, Bea would make trips to race tracks around the country where her dad and brother, Harold Allee, trained and owned thoroughbred horses.  During which, she would likely run into her youngest daughter, Chris, or one of her nephews at the track. 

As Bea’s health declined, she came back to Worth County to be surrounded by her sister, Frances, and her sisters' family.  She enjoyed many family gatherings, celebrations and sporting events.  Along with her nieces, they made a memorable trip to Colorado Springs to welcome Bea’s loving companion, Mandy, her cat.

Bea was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Penni, her father, mother and brother, Harold Allee.

Bea is survived by her son-in-law: Alex Martinez, granddaughter, Heather (Chris) Woehl and great grandchildren, Carter and Avery; son, Kelly (Janet) Stoner, grandchildren, Seth and Laci; daughter, Christina (Greg) Craven; sister, Frances Dowis and nieces and nephews, Rob (Karen) Dowis, Connie Dowis, Kirby Dowis, Hal (Sharon) Dowis and Kyla (Bob) McClain and their families.

Services are pending at a later date.  Memorials can be made to the VanSkyock Cemetery in Sheridan, MO, TNR Maryville (cat rescue) in Maryville, Mo, or the Worth County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Grant City (MO) under the direction of Prugh Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.

Courthouse News for February 26th, 2020

On February 15th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kyle Cline (35) of Albany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and two counts Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $4,950, cash only.
On February 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Powell (62) of Diagonal on charges of Public Intoxication and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On February 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Caleb Salmon (29) of Bethany alleging Stealing (Felony).
On February 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Phillip Buchite (38) of Bethany alleging Stealing (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).
On February 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Travis Baker (35) of Ridgeway alleging No Insurance.
On February 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Nicole Still (46) of Maryville alleging DWI.
On February 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anthony Pina (19) of Kansas City alleging No Valid License.
On February 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Richard George (69) of Westboro alleging Peace Disturbance.
On February 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert Randall (57) of New Hampton in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Following Too Closely.
On February 18, 2020, Deputies were called to the Bedford High School for a report of possible illegal substances being possessed on the premises. K9 Ciba arrived on scene and was deployed and gave a positive indication to the odor of illegal substance on a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot of the school. A subsequent search was conducted and marijuana along with paraphernalia was located. As a result of the search, Ashlyn Pitman, 18, of Bedford, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On February 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Carla Hines (57) of Barnard alleging Failure to Register.
On February 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Ashley Rhynes (31) of Sheridan alleging Speeding.
On February 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Sukheep Singh (24) of Bakersfield (CA) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On February 19th, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against Christopher McClellan (31) of Dittmer (MO) alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On February 20th, Special Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Brandon Allee (25) of Sheridan in Worth County alleging Animal Abuse.
On February 20th, CNN reports that an Idaho woman, Lori Vallow (46) in conjunction with the disappearance of her two children, who have been missing for five months. She was charged with Desertion of a Child, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Officers, Solicitation of a Crime, and Contempt of Court. She had allegedly fled from Idaho to Hawaii after remarrying after police had started asking questions about her two missing children.
On February 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Joshua Hutton (29) of Cainsville alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Driving While Revoked.
On February 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Brendan Guccione (28) of Oceanside (CA) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On February 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Trevor Bradley (17) of Ridgeway alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On February 20th  at 6:15 p.m. David L Moffitt Jr., age 44 of Mount Ayr, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana. He was then transported to the Ringgold County Jail.
On February 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Ryan Wiley (38) of Ridgeway alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony).
On February 21st, Baillie Dickenson (29) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty to Assault on an Infant Child and Making a False Statement to an Officer. KQ2 reports that it was in conjunction when an incident in which she had allegedly squeezed her child into her chest too hard, causing serious injuries; she then allegedly made a false statement to a law enforcement officer by stating that her 16 month old child had fallen on them.
On February 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Chad Service (36) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Leaving the Scene (Felony).
On February 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jacob Poulos (32) of Geneseo (IL) on charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and DWI.
On February 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Alexzander Totton (22) of Florissant (MO) in Harrison County on charges of Following Too Closely and a Clark County Warrant (Speeding).
On February 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christian Binder (20) of St. Louis in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Ecstasy (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed on February 24th by Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer.
On February 24th, Special Prosecutor Barbara Klima filed charges against Randall Peak (35) of King City in Gentry County alleging Non-Support.
On February 24th, Special Prosecutor Barbara Klima filed charges against Justin Pruitt (29) of Coffey in Gentry County alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On February 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Zakery Hulsing (20) of Maryville alleging Minor in Possession and Misrepresentation of Age to Purchase Liquor.
On February 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kevin Giesken (56) of Burlington Junction alleging No Valid License and Failure to Drive on Right Half (Accident).
On February 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Sean Watson (25) of Ravenwood alleging No Valid License and No Tail Lamps.
On February 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Russel Guy (27) of Winnemucca (NV) alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half.
On February 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Nicholas Wolf (28) of Guilford alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and Leaving the Scene.
On February 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Cherish Kridler (40) of Maryville alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony).
On February 25th, a Federal Judge sentenced James Patrick Pardee to 15 years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. He was ordered to forfeit $2.1 million. Northwest Mo Info reports that he had allegedly distributed $2.1 million worth of methamphetamine in Buchanan County, Clinton County, and Nodaway County between January 2015 and November 2017.
On February 25th, Christopher Evans (27) of St. Joseph was sentenced to 3 years in prison for Making a Terrorist Threat. KQ2 reports that on September 20th, 2019, he had allegedly made two threats to Altec Industries about a bomb threat at its facility. Five days later, he allegedly phoned into the St. Joseph Police Department threatening to shoot everyone coming from the building. Investigators were able to trace the phone call.
On February 25th, the St. Joseph Police Department arrested Xavier Cruz on a charge of Second Degree Assault after he stole a Ford Expedition, fled from an officer, ran a stop sign, and collided with another vehicle, injuring the driver. Bond was denied.
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.

Kaylee McElvain Posts Career High as Tiger Girls Advance

Worth County erupted for 79 points against West Nodaway, the most points this group of players has scored, as they got a 79-30 win over the Rockets in districts Saturday.

Anna Gladstone had 28 points; it was the third time she has gotten that many points, and each time, it has been on the new Albany court. She had 28 in Albany last year against the Warriors, 28 against Pattonsburg this year in the Albany Tournament, and 28 in Saturday’s game.

For Kaylee, she erupted for 11 points in the third quarter to get to her career high mark. Two more Tigers got into double figures as Regan Allee had 11 and Kristin New added 10 for the Tigers.

The game was the second in a row in which Worth County had broken the 70 point barrier and the third time in the last four games. They scored 76 against Maysville Thursday, and they scored 73 against Pattonsburg last Monday.

Regan Allee started off the scoring with a 3-pointer, and then Kristin New got loose in transition after a Kaylee McElvain steal to make it 5-0. Riley Linville countered with two free throws, but then Regan Allee hit another 3-pointer, Anna Gladstone got a steal and fed Kaylee McElvain for a layup, and then Kaylee got another steal and Regan Allee entered it into Anna, who got two free throws to make it 12-2.

The Tigers kept pulling away with balanced scoring as Kaylee McElvain had 8 in the first quarter and Regan Allee, Kristin New, and Anna Gladstone all had six in the period as Worth County pulled out to a 26-8 lead.

In the second, Anna Gladstone had 14 points, getting 8 of them off straight steals and Regan Allee and Kaylee McElvain added 5 each as the Tigers pulled out to a 50-10 halftime lead.

In the third, Kaylee got the hot hand with 11 points, and Anna Gladstone added 8 in the period as Worth County led 73-20. Ali Brown got on the board in the fourth, getting four points. EmiLee Brown added a putback at the buzzer.

Anna Gladstone had 28 points and Kaylee McElvain 24. Regan Allee had 11, Kristin New 10, Ali Brown 4, and EmiLee Brown 2.

Worth County had 41 tips and 35 steals for the game. Anna Gladstone matched a career high in steals, when she got 11; she got 11 last year against East Harrison as well. Kaylee McElvain and Kristin New had 9, Megan Cassavaugh 3, Regan Allee 2, and EmiLee Brown 1.

Kristin New had 12 tips. Kaylee McElvain had 9, Anna Gladstone 8, Megan Cassavaugh 5, Taylor Sanders 3, Merrideth Spiers 2, and Regan Allee and EmiLee Brown 1 each.

Kristin New had 9 assists. Anna Gladstone had 6, Kaylee McElvain 4, Regan Allee 3, Megan Cassavaugh 2, and Justina Wimer and Elizabeth Brown 1.

Tiger Boys Survive Track Meet to Outlast Rock Port 77-70

Worth County’s boys broke out of a late-season slump at just the right time, leading Rock Port from wire to wire in a 77-70 win in districts Monday night. Before the game, Coach Les New had said that his squad needed four different players to score in double figures to be effective. Worth County had gotten by in their 57-45 win over Maysville with three in double figures, but this time, they got four.

The Tigers raced out to a 20-14 first quarter lead and extended it to 39-28 at halftime. From there, they held off repeated charges from Rock Port to get the win. The Blue Jays got it down to six several times in the second half, but could never get closer, as Worth County would always hit a timely 3-pointer or have someone get the hot hand.

Alex Rinehart had 22 points, Jackson Runde 20, Jaxon Anderson 17, and Aydan Gladstone 13 for the Tigers. Grant Cameron had 3 and Jackson Smith 2. The Tigers had nine 3-pointers for the day.

Mustang Girls Drop Heartbreaker in Districts

North Nodaway’s girls dropped a heartbreaker against Albany in the first round of districts, falling 46-42 to the Warriors in overtime.

At first, it looked like Albany would run away with the game. North Nodaway faceguarded Gabby Newman and held her down for most of the game as Saylor Brown established herself as one of the top defenders in the area; she is just a sophomore. But Sierra Anthony ran wild in the post all day, scoring 21 points and carrying the Warriors on her shoulders.

Albany scored the first eight points of the game, and looked to be in control; however, Ellaina Renfro got a putback and then Kandace Damgar shot the Mustangs back into the game, so that they took an 11-9 lead after one quarter.

Despite struggling with turnovers (32) and giving up offensive boards all day (21), North Nodaway somehow stayed in the game and were down only two at the half after Saylor Brown’s drive at the buzzer. They then took the lead when Saylor Brown hit a 3-pointer, Jadon Dobbins scored off a drive, and Jacquelyn Cline scored off another to put the Mustangs in front 24-19. Anthony brought the Warriors back to within 26-24 after three, but North Nodaway looked to be in control after pulled away to a 32-25 lead with 4:59 left in the fourth after Jacquelyn Cline’s drive.

But then Michaela Martin got a steal, which led to a three point play from Emily Poppa, which resurrected Albany’s chances. North Nodaway got another steal to make it 32-30. Saylor Brown scored off a drive to make it 34-30 with 1:45 left, but Kayce Messner answered with a 3-pointer and Albany got yet another steal and Messner tied it at 34 with 1:17 left.

After both sides passed up chances to go ahead, Gabby Newman finally got untracked with 25 seconds, scoring a free throw to put Albany in front 35-34. North Nodaway turned it over, Newman dribbled 10 seconds off the clock before she got fouled, and made one out of two to make it 36-34 with 10.5 seconds left.

North Nodaway got it into their end with seven seconds and called timeout to set up a play. But Albany knocked it out of bounds with 3.5 seconds left. North Nodaway got it into Jacquelyn Cline, who drove down the left baseline and put it in as time expired to send the game to overtime tied at 36.

Albany took an early lead in overtime, but then Saylor Brown tied it up at 39 with 1:42 left off a pass from Jadon Dobbins. But then Michaela Martin hit two free throws to put Albany back in front 41-39 with 1:31 left. North Nodaway missed a 3-pointer and turned it over on their next two possessions, and then Emily Poppa hit two free throws with 40 seconds left to make it two possessions at 43-39.

Saylor Brown hit a free throw to make it 43-40, but then Newman seemingly salted it away at 45-40 with 14 seconds left. But then Jacquelyn Cline hit two free throws with 9.3 seconds left to make it 45-42 and Albany stepped on the line inbounding the ball, and North Nodaway had a glimmer of hope. But then they threw it away and then Emily Poppa hit another free throw to make it two possessions with four seconds to seal the game.

Obituary -- Betty Skroh 1929-2020

Betty Elaine (Harrold) Skroh was born October 6, 1929 to John and Bessie (Lisa) Harrold in Blythedale, MO. She passed from this life on February 14, 2020 at Lamoni Specialty Care at the age of 90 years, 4 months, 8 days. In her early years she attended school in Blythedale. After it closed, she graduated from Cainsvillle High School in 1947. She taught two years in a one room school while attending summer classes in Maryville.

Betty married Wallace Adolph Skroh on April 27, 1950. To this union, they were blessed with two children, Roger Neil and Diane Elaine. They celebrated their Golden Anniversary, living 48 of those years on the farm that has been in the Skroh name for over 150 years. They grew corn and soybeans.  Betty was a farm wife who enjoyed planting and tending garden vegetables and fruits throughout the summers and canning them for use in the winters.  She cooked good, nutritious food for her family as well as any extra hands helping out.

Betty was a member of the Cainsville Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School several years. She was a 66 -year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as an officer many years.

Betty is survived by son Roger (Vanya) Skroh, daughter Diane Cornett, grandchildren Sara, Karen, and Bart Skroh, Jarrod (Harmony) Cornett, Justin (Bailey) Cornett, great-grandchildren Jad and Jett Cornett, and Jaxson and Breece Cornett, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Wallace, sister Frances Young, and brothers Eugene and J. J. Harrold.

Betty’s services will be February 19, 2020 at the Cainsville Assembly of God at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. Officiating will be her grandson Pastor Bart Skroh. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Wallace, at the Bohemian Cemetery south of Cainsville.

Arrangements were provided by the Bethany Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Bohemian Cemetery.

Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed by her friends and loved ones.

Obituary -- Anna Hughes 1930-2020

Anna Laura (Gardner) Gladstone Hughes, 89, of Stanberry, Missouri, passed away February 15, 2020 at Pine View Manor in Stanberry.

She was born October 19, 1930 in Gentry County, Missouri, the daughter of Charles James and Inez Bell (Culp) Gardner.

Anna married Dale Gladstone October 13, 1950. To this union four children were born: son James Dale (Donna) Gladstone, Worth, MO; daughters, Cinda (Galen) Jennings, Des Moines, IA; Jennifer (Sam) Coburn, Albany, MO; Amy Jo Gladstone, Worth, MO. Additional survivors: brother, Lawrence Gardner, Milwaukee, WI; 10 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Dale preceded her in death March 11, 1993.

On July 18, 1994, she married James A. Hughes. He survives of Stanberry, along with his sons, David Hughes; Kevin (Linda) Hughes, and step-daughter-in-law, Pam Hughes, all of Stanberry.

Annie was a farmer.

Besides her husband Dale, she was also preceded in death by: her parents, brothers, Delbert and Charles Gardner, sisters, Alice Rice, Norma Severe, Rachel Swartz and step-son, Steven Hughes.
Private family graveside service and burial was held in the Knox Cemetery, Worth, MO. Online condolences can be left at the  www.robersonpolleychapel.com website.

Obituary -- Alouque "Ali" Brennan 1986-2020

Alouque “Ali” Lorraine Brennan, 33, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2020 at Julie Home in Maryville.

She was born May 3, 1986 in Albany, Missouri to Brian K. and Cora L. (Dahl) Guess.

Survivors: parents, Brian and Cora Guess of Denver, MO; brothers, William Brennan, Ridgeway, MO; Joshua Brennan, Albany; Adam Guess, Canyon, TX; grandmother, Carol Dahl, New Hampton, MO; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Private family memorial graveside service at Lone Star Cemetery, Denver, Missouri.

Memorial Contributions: Ali Brennan Memorial Fund in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.

Online condolences can be left at the website www.robersonpolleychapel.com.

Obituary -- Royce Smith 1935-2020

Royce Eldon Smith, 85, Bethany, MO passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at a Liberty, MO hospital.

He was born on February 8, 1935 to Manford and Myrtle (Baker) Smith in Martinsville, Missouri. He had three older sisters: Evelyn, Virginia, and Dolores. Evelyn and Virginia preceded him in death along with his parents.

He attended Muddy Valley School and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1953. In 1955, he married Coleen Fish. She survives of the home. Royce worked at MODOT for 33 years while farming with the help of his wife and children and in later years with special friends, Lila and Maurice Craig.

He loved the outdoors, his family, his cattle, country music, and a good joke. He could relate to people and the events of the old days. He loved singing and would play guitar until blisters formed on his fingers.

Royce is also survived by his children, Lutricia (Bill) Collins of Eagleville, MO, Kelly (Billie) Smith of Kellerton, IA and Lorrie (Dave) Baker of Liberty, MO; special nephew, Leland (Amy) Donner of Martinsville; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two step grandchildren and a sister, Dolores (Gayle) Hook, Kansas City, MO.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 am. Friday, February 14 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial followed in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family received friends from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Miriam Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Olin Charles "Charlie" Richardson 1929-2020

Olin Charles Richardson, known to his friends and family as Charlie, passed away at the age of 91, in Maryville Missouri, on February 18, 2020. This red-headed boy was born to Olin Fleming and Roxie Anis (Bowen) Richardson in the family farmhouse of his paternal grandparents north of Hatfield, Missouri on the 16th day of February 1929.

Charlie grew up in a tightly bonded family, surrounded by many beloved cousins, friends and neighbors. He attended the Long Branch Country School with his 3 older sisters, Ava, Roberta and Helen.  After graduating from Hatfield High School in 1947, Charlie spent some time in Oregon working in the logging industry as a log driver. Later, he joined his Uncle as a house and building mover in the Ringold and Decatur County Iowa area.

In 1951 Charlie enlisted and proudly served his country in the Korean War - 353rd Transportation Fifth Army. Returning from duty in 1953, Charlie joined his father in farming. He was often reported driving too fast down the country roads in his 57 Retractable Hardtop or seen on his stallion Hobo Reed, roping or participating in Pony Express reenactments.

In 1964 Charlie married Winifred (Roberts), a beautiful English lady from Liverpool. Together, they raised 3 strong farm-fed kids:  Jamie, Lisa and David.

As a cowboy wearing a Stetson or a farmer in a Pioneer Seed Corn hat, Charlie was a diligent steward of the soil for 40 years. Raising Charolais cattle, corn and soybeans - owning a few too many Quarter horses and coon dogs - he worked hard; his boots told the stories of the fence lines walked, the tractor pedals pushed, the rush to help a distressed calf and more than enough cuss words muttered at stubborn cows. Hunting was a sport that kept his legs strong after long days running the combine; he was a sharpshooter, with an eye for a big buck in the brush or a raccoon in a tree.

Charlie loved pie, the Celtics, Cardinals, croquet, cribbage, and Winnie's homemade ice cream. He liked telling stories with fellow neighbors at the Hatfield Station, and numerous other coffee hangouts. Following retirement, Charlie and Winnie enjoyed the next 22 years on the road, traveling the United States. Casa Grande, AZ, became their winter home and Bethany their summer - cultivating many new friendships along the way.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother Roland Richardson (infant); sisters Ava Lloyd, Roberta Parsons and Helen Arkoff; brothers-in-law Leo Lloyd and Gerald Parsons.

Charlie is survived by his wife Winnie; his children, James McBroom (Jeanie), Eagleville, Lisa Macali (Al), Maryville, David Richardson, LeHigh Acres, FL; his grandchildren, Christopher McBroom, Melissa Henggeler, Kyle Macali, Ian Macali, Lauren Macali; 3 great grandchildren; his nieces, nephew, and cousins; sister-in-law, Patricia Bjorland; brothers-in-law, Harold Arkoff and Ron Bjorland.   

Charlie lived a simple life of Christian values, he was full of pride in his family, and devoted to caring for his wife. His family will miss his ornery spirit, and forever remember him with "Impudence and Dignity" and a buckeye in his pocket.

Charlie has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date. He will be inurned at Payne Cemetery, Hatfield, where four generations of ancestors rest.  Memorial contributions may be made to Payne Cemetery, Lamoni Pubic Library and/or the Bethany Public Library in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.  Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Obituary -- Jean Howie 1926-2020

Iris Jean (Wilson) Howie was born June 24, 1926 in the family home in Allendale, MO.  She was the ninth of ten children of Bert and Bessie (House) Wilson and she preferred to be called Jean.  Jean’s formal education ended at the end of 8th grade when the high school was moved to Grant City, but her ability to outwork most people around her continued until she was 90.  A year following Virgil’s graduation from Redding High School, he and Jean were married on November 9, 1945.  They moved with Virgil’s family to Fresno, California and worked there for 5 years.  In 1950, the families moved back to the Redding area to farm. 

While being the dedicated farm wife, Jean also raised and canned a big garden, raised lambs, fed, sorted and separated cattle and hogs and raised 100 to 150 chicks to butcher and freeze in the summer.  She and Virgil also raised two sons, Lanny Dean and Terry Lynn, and one daughter, Kelly Dawn and assisted in caring for several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In 2001, Virgil and Jean moved into town and Jean began working at the Family Resource Center in Mount Ayr.  She was dearly loved and called “grandma” by all the children and other caregivers she came in contact with.  Jean worked as a caregiver there for over 10 years.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil in 2008, her son, Terry in 2008, and her son, Lanny in 2017.  Also preceding her death were her parents, 5 brothers, Geiger, Sanford, Billy, Marvis “Bud”, and Curtis, 4 sisters Mildred Rinehart, Lora Shipley, Beulah Deeken and Margaret Burnett as well as sister-in-law Aleine (Sam) Taylor, brother-in-law Leroy (Joanne) Howie, and brother-in-law Lowell (Alice) Howie.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughter Kelly Schlager and husband, Myron, of Huntington Beach, CA, daughter-in-law, Fay Howie of Mount Ayr, 7 grandchildren: Shannon (Bob) Hernandez of Jordan, MN, Adam (Abby) Howie of Boone, Megan Meyer of Newton, Alicia (Mike) Still of Corydon, Nathan (Jodi) Howie of Bondurant, Nolan (Terra) Howie of Kansas City, MO, and Devin (Lily) McLeod of Johnstown, CO, 2 step-grandchildren, Nichole (Aaron) Eckas and Danielle (Kevin) Lindesay, 16 great-grandchildren: Braylen and McKale Hernandez, Molly and Macy Meyer, Avery, Reece and Corbin Howie, Teya and Carter Still, Elliotte, Ava, and Bennett Howie, Hadyn and Hudson Howie, and Alexandra and Joana McLeod, 2 step great-grandchildren, Carter Baily and Avery Eckas  sister-in-law, Delores (Jim) Moody of Port Angeles, WA, sisters-in-law, Margaret Wilson and Donna Wilson, many special nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

Obituary -- Dorthy Fluke 1935-2020

Funeral Services for Dorthy (Barcus) Fluke, age 84, of Bedford, Iowa will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2 PM at Cummings Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1 PM until service time. Memorials may be directed to the Bedford United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Cummings Family Funeral Home for Mrs. Fluke. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummingsfamilyfuneralhome.com under Obituaries.

Dorthy Marie (Barcus) Fluke was born February 13, 1935 south of Mound City, Missouri to Earl Barcus and Edith Martha (McCullah) Barcus. Dorthy graduated from Pickering High School and then attended Northwest Teacher's College in Maryville, Missouri. Following her graduation from College she taught at Northboro, Iowa.

Dorthy was united in marriage to Glen Fluke on June 11, 1961 at the Clearmont, Missouri Methodist Church. The couple then settled on a farm southeast of Bedford and she began teaching 2nd grade in Blockton, Iowa. Dorthy then taught 2nd grade for several years in Bedford.

Dorthy and Glen were blessed with the love of their life, Glenda Marie Fluke, on October 1, 1967. Dorthy, Glenda and Glen enjoyed the farm life. Through the years they were involved in many activities together including the Bedford Saddle Club, Wagoneers, and The Pony Express. They were also a members of the Bedford United Methodist Church where Dorthy taught Sunday School for many years and was active in the choir.

Dorthy was a wonderful cook and always enjoyed tending a large garden. She loved to can vegetables and share her bountiful harvest with others. Dorthy also enjoyed listening to country music.
Dorthy was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Fluke; father, Earl Barcus; mother, Edith Barcus; step-mother, Nora Barcus; and brother, Edward Barcus.

Dorthy is survived by her daughter, Glenda Marie Fluke; brother, Jim (Sue) Barcus of Hopkins, Missouri; sister, Edna Bowen of Austin, Texas; along with many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Obituary -- Orlin Hoepker 1925-2020

Orlin Edwin Henry Hoepker, 93, Maryville, Missouri, died at his home on February 15, 2020.
Mr. Hoepker was born May 29, 1926, at Syracuse, Nebraska, the son of Ben and Sophia Botcher Hoepker. On August 10, 1958, he was united in marriage to Olivia "Floydine" Alexander at Pickering, Missouri.

Orlin was a farmer his entire life and was a veteran of World War II in the United States Army. Orlin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Floydine Hoepker (March 20, 1973), and infant daughter Olivia and one brother Lowell Hoepker.

Survivors are his children: Cris Hoepker, Pickering, Missouri, Alexa Ann (Don) Wenz, Tekamah, Nebraska, Edwin (Lana) Hoepker, Bedford, Iowa, Lareena (Jerry) Amlong, Maryville, one sister Adele Hoepker, Maryville, 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, February 17th, at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.
Graveside services and burial were at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 18th at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri.

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Jake Shipman, Ashley Proffitt Resign from North Nodaway

Jake Shipman, head Boys Basketball Coach, Baseball Coach, and Athletic Director, has resigned from North Nodaway. He has accepted a Principal’s job at Mound City. “It was a difficult decision for me, but Mound City is a good school,” he said. Shipman turned the boys basketball and baseball teams into competitive teams over the last several years, and the basketball team won its first tournament in 50 years back in 2015. “That was a fun year,” he said. “I hope it’s not another 50 years before we win our next tournament.”

Shipman will continue to coach the baseball team this year.

The board also voted to accept the resignation of Ashley Proffitt as Elementary Teacher and Assistant Volleyball Coach. She will go to King City.

The board voted to accept the resignation of Lindsi Jackson as Head Volleyball Coach. She will continue to work at North Nodaway and assist Sami Jackson with the girls basketball team.

The board voted to hire Michael Trautz as Boys Basketball Coach; he was Shipman’s assistant for this year. The board voted to employ Melvin Houghton as Middle School and High School Social Studies teacher for the 2021 school year. He will assist Trautz with the boys basketball team.

Cody Jenkins will come over from DeKalb to replace Shipman as Baseball Coach. He will teach Middle School and High School PE for the upcoming school year. He was the Boys Basketball Coach at DeKalb and previously was the Boys Basketball Coach at Pattonsburg. Tim Conn will be his assistant.

The board voted to hire Alan Calfee as the Head Football Coach for the North/West Nodaway Football Cooperative. He had previously coached the Junior High team, which was undefeated last year and was 4-1 the year before. Brandon Phipps will return as an assistant, and Houghton will be another assistant for the program. Trautz, who was an assistant for the varsity team last year, will coach the Junior High program.

The board voted to rehire Ashley Marriott as Principal and raise her pay by $1,000. The board raised the certified salary base by $1,000.

The board voted to approve Emily Ward and Matthew Loudon as substitute teachers.

NEN School Board Rehires Principals, Accepts Resignation

The Northeast Nodaway School Board, at its regular meeting Thursday, voted to rehire principals Jason McDowell and Luke Cox with two year contracts for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. Both votes were unanimous.

The board also voted to accept the resignation of Tyler Schmidt, the Technology Director, who will be going to Savannah.

The board voted to allow the school to hold the prom this year at Tri-Meadows in Conception at a cost of $400.

Reports were heard about the school. District enrollment is at 215 and attendance is 96%.
The PTO hold their annual 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Tournament and raised $3,000. The PTO is selling trash bags as a fundraiser.

Heidi Beatty of the CTA presented a thank you card to the board, signed by CTA members. They are sponsoring the Missouri Read-In Week next month, in which junior high and high school students will read to elementary students during the week. The week before last, they provided treats to the teachers and staff each day.

DeAnn Redden of the Booster Club reported that the 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Tournament raised $3,200. The soup supper for Homecoming raised another $832. Senior Night was held during the South Holt game. The Booster Club provided the seniors with a blanket that marked all of the activities they have participated in throughout their high school career. They also purchased the senior banners that are hanging in the high school gym and will give them to the seniors when they graduate.

Obituary -- Jay Shipley 1925-2020

Jay Barker Shipley, age 94, Grant City, Missouri died Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Mosaic Medical Center, Albany, Missouri.

Jay was born May 21, 1925 at the family home in Isadora, Missouri.  He was the son of the late Ivor and Edna (Barker) Shipley.

Jay attended and graduated from Grant City High School in Grant City.

He was united in marriage to Ilene Nicholson on May 21, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri. To this union two boys were born Dale and John.  Jay and Ilene spent most of their married life in Isadora, where they were engaged in farming.

Jay was of the Christian Faith and attended church regularly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ilene (2014), two brothers, Kelton and Neil Shipley and two sisters, Leota Batt and Maxine Wheatly.

Jay’s survivors include two sons, John R. (Martha) Shipley, St. Joseph, Missouri, Dale E. Shipley, Kansas City, Missouri, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and his companion Donna Nickason, Grant City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City.  Burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery, Grant City. Memorial: Grant City Cemetery c/o Rebecca Summers, 30644  170th Road, Grant City, MO  64456.   

Shamrock Boys Race Past Worth County

North Harrison’s boys raced past Worth County 82-50 last Tuesday to spoil their Senior Night. The Shamrocks scored early and often in the game, turning back a Worth County rally in the second quarter before putting the game out of reach in the third quarter. This game marks the second time the Tigers have struggled in back to back games; they lost to Princeton 78-36 on the second of back to back games earlier this year.

Playing in their last home games as Tigers were Jaxon Anderson, Bob Baker, Hayden Holmes, and Zayne Swope.

Both teams started off hot, scoring six points in the first 2:32 of the game. But then Kaden Koch got a three point play which seemed to spark the Shamrocks and make it 9-6. Aydan Gladstone cut it to 9-8, but then Brett Emig hit from the high post, Koch struck again, and Brett Emig scored in transition to make it 15-8 with 3:30 left in the quarter. Koch continued to carry the Shamrocks on his back throughout the first quarter, getting 13 points in the period as North Harrison led 21-12.

Last year, North Harrison led much of the way in Eagleville before Worth County used a big third quarter to pull in front and lead for the rest of the game. It looked like something similar might happen as Alex Rinehart hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key and added a transition basket to make it 21-17 to start the second. Wade Briggs hit a 3-pointer and Brett Emig added a free throw to make it 25-17, but then Aydan Gladstone kicked it out to Jackson Runde for three and Aydan Gladstone scored from the baseline to make it 25-22 at the 5:13 mark.

But then North Harrison responded with back to back jacks as Cruz Ury skipped one to Brett Emig for three, Kaden Koch kicked one out to Steven Willhite for another three, and Brett Emig added a steal, and North Harrison was back up double digits at 33-22 with 4:25 left. North Harrison continued to pull away for the remainder of the first half, leading 43-29 at the break, beating Worth County up and down the floor at will.

The Shamrocks continued to pull away in the third quarter as the bottom dropped out for Worth County. They started the period on a 16-2 run, and by the time the dust had settled just 4:08 into the period, North Harrison was in front 59-31. Willhite had 8 points in the period and Koch added another 7 as the Shamrocks led 64-35 after three.

Alex Rinehart had 19 for Worth County after getting 34 the previous night. Jackson Runde had 15, Aydan Gladstone 12, and Jaxon Anderson and Zayne Swope each with 2.

Jaxon Anderson and Aydan Gladstone had 4 boards each. Jackson Runde and Zayne Swope had 3, Bob Baker 2, and Alex Rinehart, Grant Cameron, and Jackson Smith had 1 each.

Aydan Gladstone had 6 assists for the Tigers. Jackson Runde and Grant Cameron had 4, Jackson Smith 2, and Jaxon Anderson, Alex Rinehart, and Zayne Swope 1. If there was any silver lining for the Tigers, it was the emergence of Aydan Gladstone as a force in the high post; he was passing it out of there at will to set up the rest of the players. He had nine the night before, against Pattonsburg.

Jaxon Anderson had 4 tips for the Tigers. Alex Rinehart had 3, and Aydan Gladstone and Jackson Runde 1. Jackson Runde had 2 steals, while Jackson Smith, Grant Cameron, and Alex Rinehart had 1. Alex Rinehart had 2 blocks.

North Harrison had three players score over 20 in their win. Kaden Koch had 28, Brett Emig 26, Steven Willhite 23, Wade Briggs 3, and Hunter Parkhurst 2.

The lopsided rebounding margin for North Harrison fueled their scoring outbursts, as they had a 36-19 rebounding margin over Worth County. Kaden Koch had 12, Brett Emig 10, Steven Willhite 6, Wade Briggs 4, Nick Babinski 2, and Hunter Parkhurst and Matthew Heintz 1 each.

Hunter Parkhurst had 7 assists. Steven Willhite and Brett Emig had 6, Wade Briggs and Kaden Koch had 3, and Cruz Ury 1.

Hunter Parkhurst, Wade Briggs, and Steven Willhite had 1 tip each.

Kaden Koch had 3 steals. Wade Briggs had 2, while Brett Emig, Hunter Parkhurst, Cruz Ury, and Steven Willhite had 1.

Worth County Rehires Principals, Hires Three New Personnel

The Worth County School Board voted at its regular Board of Education Meeting to rehire Principals Chuck Borey and Jon Adwell following a 25 minute closed session. In addition, the board voted to offer Alison Brandt a Probationary Teacher Contract contingent on approved background check. The board voted to offer Emiley Maudlin Technology Support position, effective May 1st, contingent on approved background check. The board voted to approve Nancy Findley as substitute food service employee contingent on approved background check. All votes were unanimous.

The board will consider teacher contracts and extra duty assignments and non-certified personnel during next month’s board meeting.

The board voted to purchase a 2020 Chevy Malibu at the state contract price of $17,464 plus an additional $110 for a 3rd set of keys or key fob, using Pettijohn Auto Center to handle the paperwork.

The board also voted to approve an Athletic Training Level 1 Service contract with Mosaic for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost of $2,140. These votes were also unanimous.

Gavin Shoush Gets 6th Place Medal at State Wrestling Meet

Albany & Worth County qualified two wrestlers, Justin Dye (Heavyweight) and Gavin Shoush (106 Pound), to state this year. Both competed in the state tournament last weekend.

In the first round, Gavin Shoush was beaten by Josh Payne (Lexington) by fall at the 1:07 mark of their match. Justin Dye lost a 4-3 decision to Zane Renfro (Richmond) in his first round match.
Both proceeded to the Wrestlebacks. In the first round of Wrestlebacks, Gavin Shoush won by fall over Robert Silvey (Versailles) to survive. Justin Dye was pinned by Jordan Walker-Wright (Steam Academy @ McCluer South-Berkeley) at the 2:46 mark of their match to end his time at state. Dye finished his season at 22-11, having come a long ways in just his second year of wrestling for the Albany/Worth County cooperative. He will return next year.

Shoush continued on his way, defeating Blayze Mccullough (El Dorado Springs) by Major Decision, winning 16-7. He then defeated Clancey Woodward (Mid-Buchanan) in a close match, winning 3-2.

In the fourth round of Wrestlebacks, Shoush finally met his match, losing to Hunter Mcatee (Trenton) by fall 42 seconds into the match. In the fifth place match, Shoush lost to Connor Green (North Callaway) by fall 1:27 into the match. Shoush ended his campaign with a 23-6 record and the 6th Place Medal.

Obituary -- Barb Rowe 1938-2020

Barbara Anne Rowe was born August 9, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Robert and Gladys (Whitehead) Beattie. She passed away on February 20, 2020 at her home in Sheridan, Missouri at the age of 81.

Barbara was united in marriage to Kenneth Dale Rowe on October 31, 1958 in Suffern, New York. Barbara worked in food service for Department of Correction in St. Joseph, Missouri for many years. She also owned and operated 3 of her own restaurants through the years. Barbara loved art and loved to draw. She attended Sheridan Christian Church and was active in the Willing Workers Women’s Group. She loved to sing in church and played the harmonica.

Preceding Barbara in death were her husband Kenneth, parents and sister Gladys Millen.

She is survived by sons: William and Robert Rowe, both of St. Joseph, Missouri, daughters: Ramona Schneider of Oregon, Missouri, Gladys Rowe of Maryville, Missouri and Tina Land of Sheridan, Missouri; sister Mary Gesner, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services.

Sheridan Birthdays & Anniversaries for March 2020

March Birthdays
1 – Hartley Fitzgerald, Chase Metcalf, Atticus Sapps, Patty Fugate; 4 – Jarod Staton, Marsha Martin; 5 – Rayen Lebow, Audrey Young, Amelia Young; 6 – Karl Coleman, Rita Bryant, Elsie Jenkins, Ashley Adams; 7 – Ryan Mercer, Gary Rush, Nancy Runyan; 8 – Gerry Hinshaw, Jerry Hinshaw; 10 – Cora Davidson, Brett Hamblin, Alan Dukes; 11 – Karen Andrews; 12 – Steve Farrell, Janet Gladstone, Rachel Rush, Taccoa Moyer; 13 – Matthew Thummel, Chris Fletchall, Tiffany Troutwine, Harold Wake; 14 – Daryl Owens, Kirby Welch, Tracey Constant, Tina Fletchall; 15 – Mike Scott, Kirby Welch; 17 – Kelly Fisher; 18 – Grace Morrow, Jim Steinman; 19 – John Steinman, LaVern Walker; 20 – Elizabeth Dimmitt, Karen Parman; 21 – Bobbie Heideman; 22 – Suzanne Harris; 24 – Ruth Owens; 25 – Tanya (Paxson) Hill; 26 – Ashlyn Barnett; 28 – Hillary Steinman, Kelsey Steinman; 29 – Joe Brand; 30 – Lytisha Lee; 31 – Toni Dye.

March Anniversaries
7 – Troy & Abby Hawk; 9 – Dusty & Nikki Hamblin; 17 – Roger & Susan Flora; 30 – Tim & Allison Martin.

Tiger Boys Fall Short in Wild Overtime Game

Worth County’s boys fell short in a wild overtime game, falling to Pattonsburg 85-79 last Monday.
It looked like a long game at first, as Carter Crone scored from inside, Zane Reed scored six points, and Patrick Cowley scored from inside as Pattonsburg opened the game on a 10-2 run. But then Alex Rinehart shot the Tigers back into the game, scoring 11 points in the final 4:12 as they fought back to trail 16-13 after one.

Grant Cameron got loose in transition and added a pair of free throws to put Worth County on top 17-16 at the 6:36 mark. Pattonsburg moved back in front 25-21 at the four minute mark of the second, but then Jaxon Anderson took a charge on defense, and that seemed to spark the Tigers for the remainder of the half. Alex Rinehart scored nine points in the final 2:06 of the half, while Aydan Gladstone added an inside shot as the Tigers regained the lead and went up 32-27 at the half.
Zane Reed got the hot hand again for Pattonsburg, scoring the first eight points of the third for the Panthers, and Carter Crone added a free throw to put his team up 36-32. But then Aydan Gladstone converted a three point play, and Alex Rinehart once again closed out the third strong, getting seven in the final 4:25 as the Tigers went back in front.

Jaxon Anderson put the Tigers in front by as much as 44-37 with 1:35 left in the third, but then Dylan McCrary hit a 3-pointer and Zane Reed hit two as the Panthers got it down to 48-46 early in the fourth and erased the lead by the 6:09 mark of the game behind a Cowley triple to go up 52-51.

Jackson Runde’s 3-pointer put the Tigers back in front 58-54, but then turnovers cost them as Pattonsburg stole the ball twice and moved back in front 59-58 after Carter Crone’s 3-point play.
Carter Crone scored off a drive with 1:51 left to make it 61-58, but then Grant Cameron tied it right back up again with a 3-pointer. But after Cowley hit two free throws with 1:24 left, Worth County couldn’t answer, and Cowley made it two possessions with two free throws with 41 seconds left, as Worth County was forced to foul.

But after Jackson Runde missed a 3-pointer, Jaxon Anderson stole the ensuing outlet pass with 17 seconds left and Anderson hit a 3-pointer on the left side off a pass from Alex Rinehart with 10.2 seconds left to make it 65-64.

Zane Reed only made one out of two to make it 66-64 to leave the barn door open, and Worth County took advantage. Jaxon Anderson drove the middle of the line and dished off to Jackson Smith after Pattonsburg helped out on defense. Smith’s five-footer was in and out, but Anderson got the putback at the buzzer to tie it at 66 and send it to overtime.

But this time, Zane Reed hit a 3-pointer, Worth County lost Cowley on defense, and Dakota Eaton hit two free throws to make it 73-66, and Pattonsburg was able to hit their free throws down the stretch the rest of the way.

Alex Rinehart did all he could for the Tigers, getting 34 points. Jaxon Anderson had 16, Aydan Gladstone 14, Grant Cameron 7, Jackson Runde 6, and Jackson Smith 2.

Alex Rinehart had 3 blocks and Jaxon Anderson had 1.

Jaxon Anderson had 11 boards. Aydan Gladstone had 7, Alex Rinehart 6, Jackson Runde and Grant Cameron 5, and Jackson Smith 1.

Aydan Gladstone had 9 assists. Jackson Runde had 8, Jaxon Anderson and Alex Rinehart 2, and Grant Cameron 1.

Aydan Gladstone, Grant Cameron, and Alex Rinehart had 4 tips. Jackson Runde had 3, and Jaxon Anderson had 2.

Aydan Gladstone had 5 steals. Alex Rinehart had 4, Jaxon Anderson 3, Jackson Runde 2, and Grant Cameron 1.

Tiger Girls Turn Back North Harrison on Senior Night 56-46

Worth County’s girls turned back North Harrison 56-46 Tuesday to win their Senior Night and weather a stretch of three games in four nights.

The Tigers took an early 5-0 lead as Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer from the left wing and Anna Gladstone scored off a drive as Kaylee McElvain supplied both of the assists.

But then, North Harrison started driving to the basket at will, as Emma Craig picked up eight points in the first period. Jayliegh Robins scored off a drive, and Emma posted up inside and finished and then got loose in transition to put the green shirts up 6-5.

Kaylee McElvain hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key off a kickout from Anna Gladstone and added a baseline shot to make it 10-6. But then Emma Craig scored off a drive and Jayliegh Robins got a putback that she converted into a three point play to make it 11-10.

Kristin New then picked up her third foul, and sat for the rest of the half. Jill Hardy scored in transition after Kaylee McElvain aired it out to her, but then Camden Castleberry hit a backdoor shot and Emma Craig got yet another drive to put the Shamrocks up 15-12. Worth County, which had been pretty good about not fouling since their loss to East Atchison, fell back into their habit of fouling, as the foul differential was 7-1 in North Harrison’s favor. The rebounding margin was lopsided in North Harrison’s favor as well.

Worth County switched to their 1-3-1 trapping zone, but at first, nothing worked as Emma Craig’s putback put the Shamrocks up 18-14 at the 4:25 mark. But then, Worth County began to find their footing as Anna Gladstone scored off a Merrideth Spiers steal, Jill Hardy added a free throw, and Regan Allee got a putback, cleaning up after her own miss to put the Tigers up 19-18.

Despite North Harrison entering the double bonus, Worth County went ahead 22-20 after Jill Hardy’s 3-pointer before North Harrison fought back to tie it at 22 and 24 at the half.

But then three factors swung the game back in Worth County’s favor. First, Kristin New came back and didn’t pick up another foul. The second factor was improved rebounding; the Tigers evened out the rebounding in the second half after having a big deficit in the first half. The third was the turnover battle; Worth County was able to force 21 turnovers while surrendering the ball only 12 times.

Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Megan Cassavaugh and Anna Gladstone got a steal in which she walked the tightrope down the right side and crossed over to the left to finish. North Harrison tried to make a stand, as Camden Castleberry and Emma Craig scored off drives to keep it close, down 31-28. But then Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer and Anna got a tip and steal, leaving one of the Shamrocks sprawled on the floor as she took it in to make it 36-28. All this happened in just a span of three minutes.

But just as it looked like Worth County might put together a 37 point third quarter like they did against Braymer last year, or a 35 point third quarter like they did against King City last year, Anna Gladstone picked up her third foul as she and Kami Gibson were scrambling for a loose ball. Kaylee McElvain then hit a 3-pointer to make it 39-28, but then Camden Castleberry answered right back to make it 39-31. From there on out, although Worth County was in control, North Harrison would always come up with a timely 3-pointer to keep things interesting.

Once again, Worth County threatened to pull away late in the third as Kristin New scored off a Regan Allee steal as Kristin got a tip; Regan added a 3-pointer from the right side off a pass from Merrideth Spiers to make it 47-33. But then Sara Clawson hit the first of her two 3-pointers to break the momentum.

Kristin New hit two free throws at the end of the third to put Worth County in front 49-36, but then North Harrison started getting to the rim as Emma Craig and Kami Gibson started getting on the line and getting free throws. The Tiger lead got down to ten at 53-43 at the five minute mark before Regan Allee hit a free throw and Kristin New added a putback to make it 56-43. Sara Clawson countered with a 3-pointer with 1:47 left, but then Worth County was able to run out the clock from there and North Harrison could not get any closer.

For Worth County, Regan Allee had 22, Anna Gladstone and Kaylee McElvain 10 each, Jill Hardy and Kristin New 6 each, and Merrideth Spiers 2.

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

Anna Gladstone and Kristin New had 5 assists. Megan Cassavaugh and Merrideth Spiers had 3, while Kaylee McElvain and Regan Allee had 2 each.

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

Anna Gladstone had 5 steals. Regan Allee had 4, Kaylee McElvain 3, Megan Cassavaugh, Jill Hardy, and Kristin New 2, and Merrideth Spiers 1.

For North Harrison, Emma Craig had 18, Jayliegh Robins and Camden Castleberry 7 each, Sara Clawson 6, and Kami Gibson and Rainey Fordyce 4 each.

Emma Craig had 11 boards to complete a double double. Kami Gibson had 4, Camden Castleberry, Jayliegh Robins, and Rainey Fordyce had 3, and Sara Clawson had 1.

Camden Castleberry had 4 assists. Kami Gibson and Jayliegh Robins had 3, Emma Craig 2, and Sara Clawson 1. Jayliegh Robins had 3 tips and Camden Castleberry had 2. Jayliegh Robins and Camden Castleberry had 2 steals each, while Sara Clawson, Rainey Fordyce, Emma Craig, and Kami Gibson all had 1.

Playing in their last home games as Tigers were Merrideth Spiers, Anna Gladstone, Regan Allee, Kristin New, and Kaylee McElvain. Jenna Smith, who was out with a shoulder injury, was also honored.

Tiger Girls Weather Frantic Rally to Clinch GRC West

Worth County’s girls built up a 35 point lead midway through the third quarter, then had to weather a frantic Pattonsburg rally to clinch the GRC West last Monday with a 73-62 win. Worth County had previously won the GRC Showcase Title the Saturday before over Milan, but their GRC West matchup against Pattonsburg had gone unplayed due to inclement weather. A win by Pattonsburg would have handed the GRC West title to Stanberry, since Worth County would have had two conference losses. As it played out, Worth County shared the title with Stanberry, since both finished with one conference loss.

 The game represented one of the highest point totals for the Tigers. They previously put up 76 points in a 76-56 win over Princeton back in 2017, when the current seniors were freshmen and made their first varsity debut, in the first game played in the renovated gym at Worth County. The Tigers subsequently scored 76 in Thursday’s 76-39 win over Maysville as well.

The two teams started out red hot, with Worth County holding a 7-6 lead over the Panthers at the 5:50 mark. But then Worth County started pulling away, as they scored the next 12 points. Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Megan Cassavaugh, Kaylee McElvain hit three free throws, Anna Gladstone added a steal and a drive, and Regan Allee scored off a drive to make it 19-6 at the 3:11 mark. The Tigers pulled away to a 27-13 lead after one.

Worth County continued to pull away in the second quarter as Anna Gladstone cleaned up off a miss in transition to start the period. Grace Warner countered with a free throw for the green shirts, but Anna got another putback, Kristin New scored two free throws, Regan Allee added a steal, and Anna Gladstone added a three point play to make it 38-14.

Warner and the Panthers made a stand for the next minute, but then Regan Allee hit a 3-pointer to spark a 9-0 run for the Tigers at the 2:54 mark. Anna Gladstone scored off a Regan Allee steal, Regan scored a drive down the left baseline, and Anna Gladstone scored off a drive with 1:34 left to make it 51-18. Pattonsburg scored the next four points before Regan Allee hit a free throw to make it 52-22 at the half.

The lead grew to as big as 35 twice in the third quarter as Regan Allee had the hot hand and Jill Hardy added five points. But Worth County started putting their subs in after the score got to 62-27; however, Pattonsburg was not ready to throw in the towel. All of a sudden, Jill Plymell, who had missed a ton of 3-point attempts during the first two and a half quarters, suddenly heated up and knocked off five 3-pointers in a span of just over four minutes during the latter part of the third quarter and the start of the fourth. When the dust was settled, the lead was down to 68-52 at the 4:47 mark of the fourth, and Worth County had to put their starters back in. The Panthers continued to make a charge, getting to the line at will in the latter stages before Worth County was finally able to run out the clock in the last two minutes to get the win.

Regan Allee had 26 points for Worth County. Anna Gladstone had 22, Kaylee McElvain 9, Jill Hardy 8, Merrideth Spiers 6, and Kristin New 2.

Regan Allee had 8 rebounds. Anna Gladstone had 7, EmiLee Brown 5, Jill Hardy and Kristin New 4, and Merrideth Spiers and Megan Cassavaugh 1 each.

Kristin New had 10 assists. Megan Cassavaugh had 5, Anna Gladstone and Regan Allee 3 each, Jill Hardy 2, and Kaylee McElvain and EmiLee Brown 1.

Kristin New had 7 tips. Regan Allee and Jill Hardy had 5, Anna Gladstone  and Megan Cassavaugh 3, and Kaylee McElvain 1.

Regan Allee had 5 steals. Anna Gladstone and Megan Cassavaugh had 4, while Kristin New, Jill Hardy, and Kaylee McElvain had 1.

Courthouse News for February 19th, 2020

On February 08, 2020 about 1:00 a.m. a Livingston County deputy was on U.S. 36 east of Chillicothe and saw a vehicle approaching him from behind at a very high rate of speed. The deputy checked this vehicle at 101 in a 65 mph area and had to take evasive action as the vehicle nearly struck his patrol vehicle as it passed the deputy. The vehicle was finally stopped west of Chillicothe near Coon Creek. Further investigation lead the deputy to believe the driver was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol and was uncooperative, insulting, belligerent, and resisted arrest. The deputy informed the driver multiple times he was under arrest and the man initially started to get out of the vehicle when he was observed to look over at a deputy on the passenger side of the vehicle, show the deputy his middle finger and then attempt to place the key back into the ignition (concerned he was attempting to flee) still not following commands, so he was removed from the vehicle and continued resisting our deputy.

The suspect was soon handcuffed and placed in a secure area of the patrol vehicle. The arrested person was identified as Kyle Robert Hull, 29, Kansas City. Two deputies escorted the driver into the LCSO where he continued being uncooperative. The man was transported to the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail where he was later charged in Associate Court with alleged DWI and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Hull has since posted bond and has a court date scheduled for March 11, 2020.

On February 11th, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department got involved in their second high-speed chase in a week when they were dispatched to assist the Linn County authorities involving a reported dangerous felon wanted by Linn County and federal authorities. The chase involved the driver doing speeds of as much as 100 miles per hour on the wrong way of Route 36 and the wrong way and continued south onto 65 into Saline County. He was finally captured near Marshall. During the chase, he was observed to be throwing items out of the car, and meth was seen scattered on the driver’s seat. By the time he was caught, the driver had lost two tires from his vehicle. On February 13th, Linn County Prosecutor Shiante McMahon filed charges against Matthew Guilford (38) of Brookfield alleging Assault (Felony), Armed Criminal Action (Felony), two counts Resisting Arrest (Felony), and Possession of Controlled Substance.

On February 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Naomi Christensen (52) of Coffey alleging Operating a Vehicle Owned by Another Without Insurance.

On February 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Dalton Hobson (20) of Pattonsburg alleging No Insurance.

On February 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Miranda Young (20) of Independence alleging No Insurance.

On the morning of February 12th, a Grant City resident reported that stray dogs had broken into his trash and strung it out all over his yard.

On February 12th, a Missouri Highway Patrol vehicle was assisting a motorist on the 100 mile marker of I-35 near Eagleville when it was struck by a tractor-trailer at around 11:23 that evening and left the scene. Anybody with information should call Troop H headquarters at (816) 387-2345.

On February 12th, DeKalb County Prosecutor Erik Tate filed charges against Debra England (39) of Maysville alleging Abuse or Neglect of a Child (Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). In a related case, DeKalb County Prosecutor Erik Tate filed charges against Katrina England (36) of Maysville alleging Abuse or Neglect of a Child (Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). KQ2 reports the charges occurred after they had allegedly locked a 9 year old with autism in a bunk bed cage. The Children’s Division was involved. During the investigation, deputies observed animal feces, urine stains, cigarette butts, cockroaches, piles of trash on the front porch, and no ceiling in the living room. The child was allegedly locked in their cage for as many as 12 hours at a time.

On February 12th, the Shenandoah Police arrested Nathan Rick Gordon (40) of Essex on a charge of Indecent Contact with a Child.

On February 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Nykia Thigpen (25) of Indianapolis alleging No Valid License.

On February 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ryan Stark (30) of Mercer alleging No Insurance.

On February 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bryce Cozine (26) of Barnard alleging No Insurance.

On February 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shawnte Essary (21) of Papillion (NE) alleging Operating a Vehicle Owned by Another that was Not Insured.

On February 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Eryn Kemper (19) of Barnard alleging No Insurance.

On February 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against John Fraley (40) of Lenox alleging No Valid License and Failure to Stop.

On February 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Paula Gray (44) of Clarinda alleging No Insurance.

On February 13th, between 3:10 and 3:15 am, someone broke into a business in Red Oak (IA) and stole over $10,000 of Stihl chainsaws, leaf blowers, and a cutoff saw.

On February 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Rick McCord (62) of Albany alleging No Insurance.

On February 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Edward Young (27) of Kansas City in Nodaway County on charges of Driving While Suspended and Speeding.

On February 13, 2020, Deputies stopped a red Volkswagen Jetta in the 400 block of Main Street in Lenox for speeding. The driver was found to have a barred driver's license for being a habitual violator through the state of Iowa. During the traffic stop, K9 Ciba was deployed for an open air sniff on the vehicle and gave a positive indication to the odor of controlled substance. As a result, Randy Overholtzer, 50, of Lenox, was arrested and charged with driving while barred and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $2,300 bond pending an initial appearance before the Magistrate.

On February 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bradford Boyer (21) of Kent (IA) alleging DWI, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, and Failure to Drive on Right Half.

On February 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Lora Cox (62) of Maryville alleging No Valid License and Failure to Stop.

On February 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jerry Williams (31) of Brookshire (TX) alleging No Valid License and Failure to Display Lighted Lamps.

On February 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Matthew Jerome (44) of Fort Collins (CO) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On February 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Austin Jerome (21) of Fort Collins (CO) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On February 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Will Force (28) of Parnell on Nodaway County Misdemeanor Warrants for Failure to Appear (No Seat Belt, Speeding).

On February 14th, Rich Elmer of Mt. Ayr reported that someone took a Mr. Heater Blk/Yellow kerosene heater with wheels on it from a farm in Middle Fork Township Section 27 in the last two weeks. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office.

Robert Girard, 39, of Creston, was taken into custody on an active Taylor County probation violation warrant on February 15, 2020. Girard additionally has active warrants out of Adams and Madison Counties. He is currently being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 cash or surety bond. When he is able to post bond he will be transferred to the other counties.

On the afternoon of February 16th, KQ2 reports that a vehicle crashed into a building during a police chase at Debbie’s Closet Appliances and Furniture. Two people were inside the vehicle. One was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.

On February 16th, a high-speed police chase started in Livingston County, continued through Clinton County, and went through Lathrop and Plattsburg. The car in question went over 100 miles per hour going south in the northbound lane of I-35. At one point, the vehicle went 150 miles per hour on I-35 and 120 miles per hour on Highway 116 as it passed cars on hills and curves.

On February 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Troutwine (65) of Sheridan alleging Possession of Meth (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Suspended.

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 -- Anna (Cottrell) Gervais 1952-2020

Anna Louise (Cottrell) Gervais, age 68, Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Grant City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 8, 2020.

She was the born February 5, 1952, the daughter of the late William W. and Arlene Cottrell of Grant City, Missouri.

Anna was a graduate Worth County R-3 High School, Grant City, Class of 1970.

In 1975, Anna received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.

While attending Northwest, Anna met the love of her life Jerry Gervais.  Jerry and Anna were married in 1976 in Maryville and had 44 wonderful years together.  Anna and Jerry had three boys, Doug, Adam and Trevor.

Anna and her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona because of health issues.  Anna retired from teaching after twenty-five years.

Family meant the world to Anna.  She enjoyed raising their three boys, helping them with Cub Scouts and religion classes.  She also enjoyed socializing with all her friends and neighbors.  It was with them that she learned the art of card making for all occasions.

Anna was also a very active member in her church, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, New River, Arizona.

Those preceding her in death were, her son Trevor Gervais (2019) and her parents Bill and Arlene Cottrell.

Survivors include: her husband Jerry Gervais, of the home, two sons, Doug (Chenel) Gervais, Tennessee, Adam (Amanda) Gervais, Washington, five grandchildren, Adam, Alisha, Aiden, Nate and Ara, sister Ruth Gray, Maryville, Missouri, brothers Bill Cottrell, Jr., Memphis, Missouri, Andy (Dianna) Cottrell, Grant City, Missouri, Ed (Cindy) Cottrell, Sioux City, Iowa, her aunts and uncles,Wilma Jenkins and Joan Hardy, both of St. Joseph, Missouri, Jack and Jean Cottrell, Grant City, Missouri, Helen Laval, Kansas City, Missouri, Joyce Harlen, Cleveland, Ohio and many great nieces and nephews.

Per Anna’s request her body has been cremated.  A memorial mass followed by inurnment will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Palmyra, Missouri. 

Obituary -- Bessie Smith 1935-2020

Bessie Mae Smith, 85, of Pickering, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Nodaway Nursing Home.

Bessie was born on February 12, 1935 in Bedford, Iowa to Henry and Della (Rusco) McNeese. She was a housemother at Perrin Hall at Northwest Missouri State University for 17 years.

She married Robert E. Smith on September 13, 1950 in New Market, Iowa. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Walter D. (Nancy) Smith, Maryville, Missouri and Michael J. (Christy) Smith, Edmond, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Tiffany Smith, Tim Smith and Abby (Jake) Minyen; one great-grandchild, Kelly Smith and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Leroy, Leonard and John McNeese and two sisters, Geraldine Salanski and Goldie Wray.

Mrs. Smith has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Tiger Girls Recover from Slow Start to Beat Mustangs; Pull Away for 55-36 Win

Worth County’s girls got off to a slow start, but then recovered to get a 55-36 win over North Nodaway Thursday. It turned out to be the perfect tuneup for the Milan game, as everything else had been called off.

For North Nodaway, Jacquelyn Cline and Saylor Brown had the hot hand early as they raced out to an early 9-2 lead. Cline got loose in transition and got a pass from Karissa Oberhauser, added a 3-pointer from the left wing, and Saylor got loose in transition after a Jadon Dobbins steal as the Mustangs broke a 2-2 tie.

Megan Cassavaugh hit back to back threes for Worth County, and just like that, they were right back in the game down 9-8. Jacquelyn Cline countered with a 3-pointer to put the Mustangs back in front 12-8 after one.

But just like that, Worth County turned to its 1-3-1 trapping defense, and a totally different ballgame ensued. Jill Hardy got a free throw, and then Jenna Smith got a tip and Jill pushed ahead to Anna for the finish. Kaylee McElvain got a high-low pass into Anna to put the Tigers in front, Anna got behind the defense after a Regan Allee steal, Anna got a steal of her own, Regan Allee got a drive, and Kristin New added yet another steal for the Tigers. When the dust had settled, they had held North Nodaway scoreless and had erased their early deficit to take a 21-12 lead at the half. North Nodaway got some good looks at the basket, but nothing fell in that period.

But unlike their 59-31 loss to Platte Valley, in which North Nodaway had continued to fade after a similar collapse in the second quarter, they recovered to make a game out of it for a while. Anna Gladstone’s putback made it double digits at 23-12, but then Saylor Brown cleaned up after a steal and Jadon Dobbins added a 3-pointer after a pass from Karissa Oberhauser to put them right back in it, down 23-17.

Anna Gladstone picked up her third foul, and the Mustangs kept coming again as Jadon Dobbins answered a Kristin New tally with a free throw and Ellaina Renfro got a putback to make it five at 25-20. Despite Anna being on the bench with foul trouble, Worth County restored order for the time being as Kristin New scored off a drive and Jill Hardy hit a 3-pointer to make it 32-22 before Kelsi Barcus hit from the left side to make it 32-24 going into the fourth.

But with North Nodaway threatening to duplicate East Atchison’s lead by erasing a Tiger lead in the fourth quarter, Regan Allee carried the team on her shoulders for Worth County, getting the first eight points of the fourth, driving and getting to the free throw line at will. The Tigers bent, but didn’t break against North Nodaway’s charges as they got it down to seven twice, but no closer. Finally, Anna Gladstone scored from inside off a pass from Kristin New and finished after an Allee steal after Anna got a tip to put Worth County up 44-33.

The teams traded blows over the next minute, but then Kaylee McElvain and Anna Gladstone scored off drives, Anna scored off a Kristin New steal, and Regan Allee scored off an Anna Gladstone steal as Worth County finished the game with an 8-0 run.

For Worth County, Anna Gladstone had 18 points. Regan Allee had 16, Megan Cassavaugh and Kristin New 6, Kaylee McElvain 5, and Jill Hardy 4.

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

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

Kristin New had 10 tips. Anna Gladstone had 9, Kaylee McElvain 5, Regan Allee and Jenna Smith 2, and Jill Hardy and Merrideth Spiers 1.

Kristin New, Regan Allee, and Anna Gladstone had 4 steals. Kaylee McElvain had 3, while Megan Cassavaugh and Jill Hardy had 2.

For North Nodaway, Jacquelyn Cline had 11. Jadon Dobbins had 8, Saylor Brown 7, Kandace Damgar 5, Ellaina Renfro and Kelsi Barcus 2, and Karissa Oberhauser 1.

Karissa Oberhauser had 8 boards. Saylor Brown and Kandace Damgar had 6, Jacquelyn Cline 4, and Ellaina Renfro and Jadon Dobbins had 3.

Kandace Damgar had 4 assists. Jadon Dobbins had 3, Karissa Oberhauser and Saylor Brown had 2, and Jacquelyn Cline had 1.

Kandace Damgar had 5 tips. Jadon Dobbins and Saylor Brown had 1.

Saylor Brown had 3 steals. Jacquelyn Cline and Jadon Dobbins had 2, while Kandace Damgar and Karissa Oberhauser had 1.