Nodaway County Coronavirus Cases Decline, But 5th Death Reported

 Nodaway County saw the number of positive tests decline over the weekend, but also saw its fifth death from the Coronavirus.

On Saturday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported five positive tests for the Coronavirus. The individuals were one male between 10 and 19, one female and one male between 20 and 29, one female between 30 and 39, and one female between 80 and 89. The fifth death was reported; the individual was a male between 90 and 99.

On Sunday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported 14 positive cases. There were one female and one male between 10 and 19, two females between 20 and 29, one female between 30 and 39, one female between 40 and 49, one female between 60 and 69, one female between 70 and 79, four females between 80 and 89, and two males between 90 and 99.

There are now 507 total cases. There are 247 active cases, 255 released from isolation, 16 total hospitalizations, and 6 current hospitalizations. 

Ridgeway, Cainsville Have Positive Tests

On Monday, Ridgeway and Cainsville announced positive Coronavirus tests, the respective schools, the Harrison County Health Department, and Northwest Mo Info reported.

Cainsville reported that a staff member had contracted the Coronavirus and is self-isolated. Classes were canceled, and virtual classes started Tuesday while the school is closed for cleaning. Cainsville will reopen Tuesday, September 8th.

Ridgeway reported that a student has tested positive for the virus and is self-isolating at home. Close contacts are being identified by the school and the health department. However, as of Monday evening, the school had not closed or announced any other changes.

Shorthanded Tigers Run Into Spartan Buzzsaw; Fall 78-22

 Worth County was shorthanded again against South/Nodaway Holt, and it came back to bite them as they fell 78-22 Friday. They got back Austin Welch, but then found out that Aydan Gladstone was hurt much more seriously than previously thought (broken fibula); he was in crutches and on a boot Friday. Alex Rinehart missed the first quarter of the game. 

Worth County had every reason to expect a win against the Spartans, who they had dominated the last few years, but after a promising start, things went from bad to worse. They took the opening drive; fueled by the running of Andrew Alarcon, they drove into Spartan territory and got as far as the 30. But then a false start drove them back, and they gave up the ball on downs at the 29. 

South/Nodaway-Holt unleashed a power running game and option attack that Worth County was not ready for. They had been a pass-happy team the last few years with their quarterback, Drew Quinlin. But while Quinlin was still around, he was mostly a decoy as the Spartans pounded the ball at will all night and beat Worth County up and down the line. On their first series, they drove into Worth County territory to the 26, and then Alex Harris took an option pitch 26 yards to the house with 6:55 left to make it 8-0 after an extra point pass from Quinlin to Dallas Nowling.

Worth County took too much time to get the play in on its next series, got a Delay of Game penalty, and then fumbled the ball away at their own 33. With the short field to work with, the Spartans drove down to the 24. On third and one, Quinlin took a keeper right, reversed to the left, and nobody was home as he took it to the house with 4:07 left to make it 14-0. Dylan McIntyre, a rare bright spot for the Tigers on pass coverage, broke up the extra point attempt.

Everything continued to go wrong for the Tigers as a holding penalty buried them, and then they threw a strike to Quinlin, who score on the pick six with 2:31 left. A Roughing the Passer penalty gave them a second chance on the extra point, and the Spartans converted to make it 22-0.

Worth County finally got on the board with 2:12 left as Andrew Alarcon broke through a big hole in the right side to make it 22-6 from 57 yards out.

The Spartans nearly ran back the ensuing kickoff, but Colt Cameron made a touchdown saving tackle at the 32. It didn’t matter, however, as Quinlin aired out to Houston Coleman for 51 yards to the Tiger 7, and then Quinlin took a sweep down the right side. Nobody was home, and it scored again to make it 28-6. Dylan McIntyre broke up the extra point pass.

On the next series, Andrew Alarcon fought his way forward for a first down to the 31, but then on the next play, a botched handoff resulted in Worth County’s second fumble, recovered by the Spartans at the 23. The Tiger defense stiffened up to force fourth and one at the 14, but then Quinlin got the first down to the 13. On the next play, Gannon Phelan got a pitchout, the tackling broke down, and he was in the end zone again at 10:36 left. Nowling’s pass made it 36-6.

Worth County got buried on their own 9 on the ensuing kickoff. On their first play, Alex Rinehart nearly broke one and would have scored from 71 yards out if he hadn’t have slipped and fell one yard short of the first down at the 18. It was that kind of night for the Tigers. Worth County tried three times to get the first down on the ground, running into a wall of red shirts each time, and giving the ball back on downs at the 16. But for once, Worth County made a stand on defense as a botched reverse pitch set the Spartans back fourth and 18 at the 24. Quinlin tried to air it out, but Dylan McIntyre had perfect pass coverage on defense to deny the red shirts and give the ball back to the Tigers on downs.

Worth County took it right down the field again as Andrew Alarcon took it 29 yards to the Spartan 27 and Alex Rinehart made a sensational catch despite a called pass interference penalty on the Spartans, and the Tigers had the ball on the 11. Andrew Alarcon picked up five more to the six, but on the next play, Worth County fumbled it away at the 4 for their fourth turnover of the half.

The Spartans took advantage, marching right down the field again as Brody Scroggins bounced outside for 16, an option to Phelan picked up another first down, and they got to the Tiger 37. With 2:58 left, they lined up in a spread, and Quinlin ran through the Tiger line like it wasn’t even there, and he scored again with 2:50 left to make it 44-6 after Wyatt Williams’ extra point pass.

Worth County started on their own 15 and Andrew Alarcon and Alex Rinehart took turns carrying the ball down the field, and Rinehart caught a 22 yard pass from Jackson Runde, pressed into service at quarterback. With 15 seconds left, Worth County made it to the Spartan 22, and then set up a screen pass to Alex Rinehart. He got loose into the secondary down the left side and his final effort got him in with 5.2 seconds left. Andrew Alarcon’s extra points made it 44-14 at the half.

The Spartans got the ball to start the second half, and Quinlin bounced outside for 42 yards down to the Tiger 12. They got as far as the 9 before Nate Adwell and Justin Dye blew up a pitchout to Phelan for a loss of three. Dye put Quinlin under a heavy rush on the next play, and then Alex Rinehart and Jackson Runde combined on a sack to give the Tigers the ball back at the 20.

However, Worth County couldn’t take advantage of the momentum shift, as they kept taking too much time to get the play off, getting down to three seconds on the play clock on one play and one second on another, nearly fumbling the ball away for a fifth time. They were forced to punt; a good kick pinned South/Nodaway-Holt on their own 19, but after Phelan picked up two, they pitched out to Harris on the left side. Everybody got sucked in and nobody was home as Harris found clear sailing down the left side for a 59 yard score with 5:50 left to make it 50-14.

Worth County got the score right back as they started off on their own 25. Andrew Alarcon bounced to the right side and outran everyone for a 55 yard score with 5:33 left. Alex Rinehart ran in the extra points to make it 50-22.

But Worth County once again failed to capitalize. First, Quinlin took a busted play and picked up a first down to the Tiger 35. Then, a 12 yard reverse to Dylan Schuetz got it to the 20, and an option to Phelan got it to the 12. Then, Alex Harris ran the same play that got him the last score; he took a quick pitch to the left, nobody was home, and it took it to the house to make it 56-22 with 2:18 left.

Worth County nearly got a long runback that would have set them up in Spartan territory, but it was called all the way back to the 4 by a costly block in the back penalty. They were forced to punt, the ensuing kick was shanked into the wind, and once again, nobody was home to stop Alex Harris on the quick pitch, this time from eight yards out with 10:02 left in the game to make it 62-22.

Levi Cassavaugh ran back the ensuing kickoff down to the Spartan 39, but on the next play, Alex Rinehart hurt his knee fighting for yardage and was done for the night. Worth County could not covert and gave the ball up on downs at the 30.

Once again, Alex Harris got a quick pitch, and once again, nobody was home to defend it as it took it 19 yards into Tiger territory at the 31. The Spartans drove down to the 9, where the Tigers stiffened up and held them to eight yards on the next three plays. But on fourth and one at the 1, Quinlin took it in for the score and added the extra points to make it 70-22 with 6:31 left to start the running clock. 

The Spartans pushed around the JV as well, with a diving 15 yard grab by Chance Jacobs of a pass from Braxton Hightshoe being a rare bright spot for the Tigers. A long run from Kendall Noland gave the Spartans another score in the closing minutes.

Obituary -- Margaret Risner 1941-2020

Margaret Jane Risner, 79, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 25, 2020, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Margaret was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on August 18, 1941.  Her parents were Olaf and Agnes (Campbell) Mendenhall; and preceded her in death.

She graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, Missouri.  She married Edward Ray Risner, Sr., and they had lived in Hopkins, Missouri, then to Torrance California, later Orange County and Westminster, California, then Livingston, Texas, before returning to Hopkins.  She spent the past 10 years in Maryville.

Margaret was a homemaker; she liked to cook and sold her Christmas baked goods during the holidays.  She loved to listen to Johnny Cash and George Strait.  She was an avid reader, and she played lots of bingo.

She leaves behind her husband, Edward; her children: Debbie (Jeff) McClure, Aubrey, Texas, Denise Hardy, Orange County, California, Darla (Greg) Morales, Denton, Texas, Edward Ray (Michael) Risner, Jr., Carrollton, Texas, and Dena (Thomas) Thornhill, Fortson, Georgia; 3 sisters: Patricia Spire, Maryville, Missouri, Teresa Demott, Maryville, Missouri, and Joyce Mendenhall, Fayetteville, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren: Heather, Christopher, Tyler, Justin, and Dylan; 2 great grandchildren: Hudson, and Gwen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial contributions can be made in Margaret’s name to the Maryville Ministry Center, 817 S Main, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

Obituary -- Donnis Wray 1928-2020

Donnis Clyde Wray, Sr., 91, of Parnell, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Maryville Living Center in Maryville.

Donnis was born on November 11, 1928 in Orrsburg, Missouri to Victor and Susie (Scowden) Wray. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Donnis was a lifelong farmer and member of the American Legion Post #528 in Parnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Danny Estes, five brothers, Orville, Forrest, Marvin, Lloyd and Elvin Wray; two sisters, Beulah Swink and Audrey Ditamore.

He married Clara Maxine Lattin on February 16, 1954. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Terry Warren, Lanny Estes and Donnis “Junior” Wray, Jr.; sister-in-law, Lila Wray; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wray has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be held at Nodaway Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary -- Frances Miller 1924-2020

Frances “Pauline” Horner Miller, 96, of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Maryville Living Center.

Pauline was born on March 31, 1924 in Westboro, Missouri to Charles and Dora (Stinnett) Horner.

On December 25, 1946, she married Paul David Miller in Troy, Kansas. They lived in Sheridan, Missouri, rural Skidmore, and in the town of Skidmore during their 56 years of marriage.

Pauline was a homemaker until she joined the work force in 1967. From 1967 to 1987 Pauline worked at all the nursing homes in the Maryville area during her working career. In 1972 she obtained her Accredited Nurse Aid Certificate.

Pauline loved to feed and play cards with her family. Pauline’s homemade beef and noodles was a favorite amongst family members.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, nine siblings, two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-grandson.

Pauline is survived by daughters, Alice (Allen) Chesnut and Paula Clark of Skidmore, Missouri, Alisa (Howard) Geib of Fairfax, Missouri; son Jack Miller of Etna, Ohio; eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Services were 10 am Wednesday, August 26th at Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery in Skidmore, Missouri. There will be no visitation held. www.pricefuenralhomemaryville.com.

Tiger Softball Falls to South Harrison Despite Megan Cassavaugh’s Blast

Worth County’s softball girls fell short in their second game of the Softball Jamboree last Tuesday, dropping a 3-2 game to South Harrison. 

The Bulldogs were one of those teams which started off slowly in all three of their games, and then got better as the game progressed. They spotted each of their three opponents some runs in the first inning before coming back.

The first two batters could not have done any better for Worth County, as Aivry Griffin singled to center and stole second, and Megan Cassavaugh homered for the Tigers over the left field fence with two strikes on her. 

However, that was the last hit for the Tigers in the game. Meanwhile, South Harrison got one run back on a wild pitch in the bottom of the first and then put together three straight singles in the second with two out to push the other two across. It would have been worse if Ali Brown had not snagged a screamer to end the second. 

Worth County also dropped its third game, 5-2 against Mercer. Both teams used their subs that game.

Bluejays Show Improvement, Still Fall to North Harrison

Northeast Nodaway’s softball team showed a lot of improvement over a winless campaign last year, but two bad innings, the first and the fourth, did them in against North Harrison as they fell 10-0 in five innings. The result was an improvement over the 15-run debacle of last year, but the Bluejays still have their work cut out for them if they want to climb out of the Highway 275 cellar.

Northeast got their first hit of the season in the first inning as Jill Boswell’s pop fly dropped in behind shortstop Ruby Heintz for a single in the first. But the Shamrocks opened the floodgates in the bottom of the inning as Jayliegh Robins tripled off the wall in right, fueled by a friendly wind blowing out to right. An avalanche of hits and errors followed. For the Shamrocks, Rainey Fordyce added a double when left fielder Maribeth Lamb tried for a great catch and came up just short, and Camden Castleberry stretched a single into a double. It would have been worse, but Bluejay third baseman Delaney McIntyre snared Kami Gibson’s screamer at third.

Jayliegh Robins led off the second by waiting on a change and hitting it even farther to right for a home run to go with her triple to make it 5-0. But once again, the Bluejays came up with some outstanding defensive plays to stop the bleeding in the second. McIntyre robbed Emma Craig at third of extra bases, Rainey Fordyce hit a screamer that shortstop Jaden Atkins snagged for another out, and Kami Gibson was robbed again as she took Maribeth Lamb to the warning track in left, only for Lamb to bring it in for the third out.

The Bluejays held North Harrison scoreless in the third as Jaden Atkins robbed Camden Castleberry with a great catch. But the floodgates opened in the fourth as three errors led to a snowball inning, with all four Shamrock runs scoring with two outs. Camden Castleberry, who won an MVP award during travel ball this summer, kept the inning alive as she beat out a slow roller for a base hit; she has turned into a speed demon on the base paths along with Robins this year.

Jayliegh Robins hit a shot off second baseman Meredith Adwell’s glove for a base hit with one out in the Shamrock fifth; she came within one hit of the cycle Friday. She had hit for the cycle in the Tri-County game last year. Carly Rinehart hit a screamer off McIntyre’s glove for a base hit, and Emma Craig singled home Robins to end the game on the run rule in the fifth inning.

Nodaway County Among Fastest Rising Counties in State for Coronavirus

The Northwest Missourian, the college paper of Northwest Missouri State, reported on August 26th that Nodaway County had the second fastest rising cases in the state during the previous seven days. Since then, numbers have continued to skyrocket.

The rise has been driven by cases among people in their teens and 20’s. There have been reports on Facebook of rampant parties in Maryville, in which no social distancing was practiced and no masks were worn. There have also been cases among high school students; several Maryville High School football players were held out of Friday’s Blair Oaks game, one of the worst losses by Maryville in recent memory.

On Thursday, there were 28 new Coronavirus cases in Nodaway County. There were six females and 5 males between 10 and 19, and six females and 8 males between 20 and 29 years. There was one female and one male between 40 and 49, and one female between 60 and 69.

On Friday, there were 30 more Coronavirus cases. Out of these, there were two females and three males between 10 and 19, 10 females and 12 males between 20 and 29, two males between 40 and 49, and one male between 60 and 69.

Nodaway County Reports 46 New Cases, Fourth Coronavirus Death

 On Wednesday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported that there were 46 new Coronavirus cases in Nodaway County and one new death. 

The new positive cases include 18 females and 3 males between 10 and 19, 8 females and 15 males between 20 and 29, one male between 30 and 39, and one female between 60 and 69. Out of the 46 positive cases, 44 were of people aged 29 or younger.

A new death and two new hospitalizations were reported. The person who died was a woman between the ages of 80 and 89. 

There are now 430 confirmed cases, 204 active cases, 222 released from isolation, 15 total hospitalizations, 5 current hospitalizations, and four deaths.

Turkey Run To Be Held October 9th to 11th on Route NN

 The first annual Turkey Run, flea market, and swap meet will be held at Adam Emery’s house, located at 33982 Highway NN between Parnell, Hopkins, and Pickering. It will run on October 9th from 12 noon to 8 pm, October 10th from 8 am to 8 pm, and October 11th from 8 am to 3 pm.

There will be antiques, tools, toys, clothes, auto parts, food vendors, snow cones, and more. Space is available for $15. There are still a couple of spaces available with electric hookups for $25. For more information, or to register, call Adam Emery at (660) 541-2984 or (660) 986-2688.

Tate Welch Wins More Swine Show Awards

 Tate Welch won some more swine show awards, the Missouri Pork Association announced last Wednesday. Welch and other exhibitors traveled around the state competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit between the months of June and July. An awards show was held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds on August 12th. 

Tate Welch won 3rd for OPB Barrow and 2nd for Poland China Barrow in the statewide competitions. 

Over 170 members participated in the program, accumulating points from shows held around Missouri. Points could be awarded through various breeds as well as showmanship.

Two participants from Martinsville and one from Maryville were also awarded medals at the state level. Pacey Cope of Martinsville was 4th in Crossbred Barrow and 5th in Intermediate Showmanship. Parker Crain of Martinsville was 4th in Novice Showmanship. Royse Laffey of Maryville was 4th in Spotted Barrow and 4th in Spotted Gilt. 

Money to Help Worth County Families with School Lunch Debts

 Last Wednesday, the Bayer Fund (formerly Monsanto) donated $2,500 to the Worth County School Lunch Program as part of the America’s Farmers Grow program. The winning farmer was Les New, who presented the check to Principal Jon Adwell. The money will be used to support families needing help with their food service accounts. Since 2010, the program has awarded $57 million to rural nonprofits, prospective ag students, and public schools across the country.

If you are interested in participating, visit the website www.AmericasFarmers.com. A new round of funding will be announced in 2021.

Shamrocks Beat Worth County at Jamboree

 North Harrison continued their mastery of Worth County in the fall portion of softball season as Carly Rinehart shut out the Tigers 2-0. Rinehart was at top form, striking out four Tigers in the first two innings and only allowing Morgan Beagle’s scratch hit in the first inning. 

Meanwhile, the Shamrocks broke through in the second when Rainey Fordyce singled just past second and Baily Briggs whistled one into right with one out. Trendi Johnson got in the hole 0-2, but got hit by a pitch to load the bases. Ruby Heintz struck out for the second out and Camden Castleberry got down 0-2 in the count. She spoiled a change, and reached on pitcher Braidy Hunt’s throwing error as Fordyce and Lola Breshears (running for Briggs) crossed the plate.

With one out in the third, Worth County nearly got the runs back as Rinehart nearly caught Allison Larison’s pop fly down the first base line, but it dropped in and rolled away for the scratch hit. Braidy Hunt laid down a perfect sac bunt that died right in front of the plate, and Larison made it all the way to third. Hunt stole second, but then Rinehart, like in the South Harrison game, tightened up. She got Aivry Griffin looking, and then this time, Rinehart hung on when Morgan Beagle hit a carbon copy of Larison’s pop fly down the first base line for the third out.

The bottom of the third was just for practice, since North Harrison didn’t need any more runs. Worth County survived Kami Gibson’s one out triple with a pair of outstanding defensive plays. Morgan Beagle snagged Carly Rinehart’s line drive in center that was too shallow to advance Gibson, and catcher Megan Cassavaugh alertly tagged out Rainey Fordyce for the third out when Hunt’s pitch hit her bat and the ball rolled into fair territory.

Mission Possible to Open New Holiday Shop

 Looking for something festive for your house or office?   Need a costume for a little one?   Trying to get a jump start on Christmas this year?   

Mission Possible has just the thing for you.  For a limited time, John Thurman has opened the former restaurant space at Country Corners to Mission Possible for a Holiday Bonanza shop.   You’ll find lots of fun holiday items at the intersection of Hwy 169 and Hwy 46 in Grant City.  The fun starts Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, from 9-4.  We’ll be open all day on Saturday, Sept. 12, also.  After that, please find us on Facebook (Mission Possible – Thrift Store & Food Pantry) for other dates and times for this seasonal shop.

In addition to Halloween and Fall décor, there are many nice Christmas items for your home as well. Halloween costumes and Christmas clothes from pajamas to sweaters are also available.  You’ll even find a nice selection of jewelry items which can be given as gifts or used to give just the right finish to your costume this year.

We all need reasons to celebrate right now.   Let Mission Possible kickstart your fall and winter holiday spirit.  As always, proceeds go to support the Mission Possible food pantry.

Mission Possible’s thrift store volunteers have been cleaning, hauling, and arranging for days.  They are living, breathing dynamos.  John Lindsey Fletchall was so helpful and creative in helping get everything ready that he deserves a special shout-out.  And several young men also helped us with their energy and muscles.

Obituary -- Nancy Townsend 1928-2020

Nancy L. (Schulte) Townsend passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  She was surrounded by her family, in her own home, as the new day began.  Nancy was born on March 7, 1928, on her family farm East of Maryville, to Roy and Clara (Steins) Schulte.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Tom Townsend, of the home, and their five children, Steve (Cheryl), Don (Annie) of Maryville, Ken (Peg) of Shawnee, Kansas, Fred, and Jane (Randy) of Kansas City.  Also left behind are 13 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren, and her dedicated caregiver Eva Zeiger.

She has two surviving siblings, John Schulte (Irene) of Maryville, and Patricia Cook (Edward) of Monroe, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Taylor (Charles) of Maryville, and Mary Jane Hunold Strah (George) of Fort Madison, Iowa and brother, Robert Schlute. 

As a child, she was a farm girl and a tomboy, full of spirit.  Her brothers, tired of her always tagging along, once tied her to a fence post where she was trapped and humiliated until her mother came to her rescue.  They had a beloved horse named Spider whose legend has grown with the years.  She often told her children stories of Spider taking the Schulte kids to the Douglas County School house each morning.  He would then return to the farm and come back to collect them at the end of the school day.  Nancy attended Horace Mann High School, and after graduation taught at one-room schools in the county, while taking classes at Northwest Missouri State College. 

Nancy and Tom married at St. Mary's church in Maryville on November 4, 1948, and began a deep and lasting commitment of love that would become an inspiration to everyone who knew them. An extremely faith filled woman, Nancy lived her belief in the expression on her face and dedication to the Catholic faith.  Never did a harsh word or judgmental comment come from her lips or her heart.  She usually had a rosary at easy reach and encouraged her family to follow her path, sending her children to St. Gregory's School and ensuring they were in attendance at Sunday mass as a family.  She and Tom were and remain active supporters of Conception Seminary College and Conception Abbey.  Often their home was filled with seminarians from the community, enjoying the welcome - and usually a platter of fried chicken!  

Nancy was an extremely creative woman with artistic avenues reaching many mediums.  She was a painter, a ceramic artist, and an excellent seamstress, be it children’s clothing, priest vestments, or prom and wedding dresses.  She used a natural sponge to add textured paint to an otherwise common pick up truck cab, and could reupholster furniture like a professional.  Bleach bottles became pigs for the Cub Scouts, and sets for school plays or projects were easily devised.  She plastered walls and refinished floors, never doubting that she was capable of such skills. 

Music was always encouraged in her home; the obvious pianos and trumpets and drums of course, but there was also an original Wurlitzer jukebox filled with 45's of the latest tunes.  An entire room of their big wonderful home was dedicated just to dancing and would fill with cousins doing the jitterbug at the drop of a needle - no quarter required!  Nancy and Tom were avid ballroom dancers most all of their lives.  Most Saturdays they would be found in Savannah dance halls, or the Frog Hop in St. Joseph, and later at the Eagles Club in Maryville.  They also enjoyed square dancing for a time, complete with elaborate costumes made by Nancy.  She was a self-taught organist at St. Gregory's Church for 20 years.  She and Tom traveled extensively, never missing the annual Knights of Columbus Convention.  Always up for an adventure was Nancy, all while trying not to worry about what the kids might be up to at home.

She was a homemaker first and foremost - growing and canning, baking, or filling the freezer with homemade tamales.  In true farm to table, she would fill the trunk of her new Pontiac with live chickens, taking them home to slaughter with the help of her sons.  There was always a meal on the table, often for more people than she expected.  Her family teased that no one else could stretch one chicken to feed so many!  

When most of her friends were slowing and ready to retire, Nancy started a successful business at her kitchen table, a concept we know now as a temp agency.  She operated that business, Northwest Services, for 25 years, placing more than 3000 employees in plants and businesses around Maryville.  During this time she was also the bookkeeper and secretary for Tom's business, Northwest Power Sales.

A private family mass is planned.  Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:  The Townsend Family Scholarship Fund at Conception Seminary College, Conception MO 64433.

 

Shamrocks Split Jamboree With South Harrison

 North Harrison’s softball team gained a split with South Harrison in the nightcap, tying them 3-3. Games were three innings with three outs or five runs in an inning.

South Harrison, in all three of their games, started off slowly, but then got better as the game progressed in all three of their games. In the top of the first, Camden Castleberry singled for the Shamrocks and Jayliegh Robins doubled to the wall in right, putting runners on second and third. Carly Rinehart singled them home to make it 2-0.

Emma Craig popped out and Kami Gibson struck out, but Rainey Fordyce beat out a grounder in the hole to short to keep the inning alive. Baily Briggs hit a slow roller down the third base line and everybody was safe. Trendi Johnson singled to center to score Amber Wilson (running for Rinehart), but Fordyce was thrown out at the plate for the final out to keep it at 3-0.

South Harrison chipped away for the rest of the game, getting two back in the bottom of the first as Rinehart got behind in the count and South Harrison used a two run double to cut it to 3-2. 

The Bulldogs got a single and a double with nobody out in the third to tie it at 3-3, but then Rinehart fought back, getting a groundout, a strikeout, and a popout to get out of the inning and save the tie.

The Shamrocks also beat a vastly improved Mercer squad 3-1 in their second game. Emma Craig pitched the first two innings and freshman Erika Gerken pitched the third and shut down the Cardinals in order to preserve the win. North Harrison got their runs in the first as their first six batters saw six pitches.

Scammers Spoofing Maryville Numbers

 Telephone Scammers were very active last Wednesday in Nodaway County and Maryville.  Using a device, the calls look like a Maryville number calling, but it is not.  The caller reports to be from "Publishers Clearing House," "The IRS," or from "Social Security."  Some claim to have warrants for your arrest.  Do not provide any information or call the number back.  

As an update, text messages are also being used.  The intended victim was called by name, and the message said that they came across a package from March pending for you.    It then provided a link to claim ownership.  DO NOT CLICK THE LINK!

29 New Coronavirus Cases in Nodaway County Last Tuesday

 Last Tuesday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported 29 new Coronavirus cases, bringing their total up to 384 confirmed cases. 

The affected individuals include two females and 5 males between 10 and 19, 11 females and 9 males between 20 and 29, one female between 40 and 49, and one female between 70 and 79. Out of the 29 cases, 27 were of people under the age of 29.

As of Wednesday, there were 384 confirmed cases, 165 active cases, and 216 released from isolation. 

Grant City Man Escapes Injury After Striking Calf

 A Grant City man escaped injury in a wreck on August 20th shortly after midnight. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reports that a semi truck driven by Adam Brown (39) of Grant City was southbound on P27 in Ringgold County when he struck a calf in the middle of the roadway. The calf was deceased, while the semi had minor damage and was driven away from the scene.

Kansas Woman Seriously Injured in Wreck South of Maryville

 A Shawnee (KS) woman was seriously injured in a wreck south of Maryville last Wednesday morning at around 2 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2003 Cadillac DeVille driven by Eboni Garrett (29) of Shawnee (KS) was northbound on Route 71 five miles south of Maryville when she traveled off the east side, struck an embankment, became airborne, and overturned, coming to rest on its top. Garrett received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

Martinsville Man Injured in Eagleville Wreck

 A Martinsville man was injured in a wreck in Eagleville last Tuesday at around 11:30 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2008 Dodge 2500 driven by Leonard Stobbe (66) of Eagleville was northbound on Route 69 and a 2000 Ford Ranger driven by John Stegmayer of Martinsville was westbound on Route B. The Patrol says the Ranger entered the intersection when it was not safe to do so; the Dodge struck the Ranger in the rear driver’s side. The Dodge came to a controlled stop on 69, while the Ranger crossed the intersection and came to rest on its wheels in a ditch facing east on the north side of Route B. Stegmayer received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital.

Grant City Woman Goes Missing

A Grant City woman, Melissa Chapman, has gone missing. She was last seen on August 23rd. She is 5’3” with brown hair and brown eyes. Her vehicle was found abandoned in Mount Ayr, with her cell phone found in the vehicle. If you have information about her whereabouts, please contact the Worth County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 564-2222.

Courthouse News for August 26th, 2020

 On the evening of August 18th, University Police alerted students of a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at around 11:30 pm on August 17th at Tower Suites West at Northwest Missouri State. The alert encouraged intervention in situations of concern. Anyone with information can contact University Police at (660) 562-1254.

On August 18th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Joshua Dennis (37) of Chillicothe, a candidate for Livingston County Coroner, alleging a Class 4 Election Offense. Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges arose after he had allegedly made promises on video and in a local newspaper article to donate his first year’s salary back to the county if elected and do the job for free. 

On August 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Gregg Cummings (55) of Lamoni in Harrison County on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Seat Belt).

On August 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jordan Miles (22) of Blythedale alleging Tampering with Property of Another.

On August 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Rana Lamberson (46) of Bethany alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). 

On August 21st, the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a pickup truck for a traffic violation, Northwest Mo Info reports. The suspect, Shiloh Smith (35) of St. Joseph fled from the deputy and fired shots; the deputy returned fire. The pursuit continued on multiple roadways until Smith crashed in DeKalb County at Route 31 and Fairmont Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequently, an autopsy determined that he had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

On August 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Nancy Stahl (59) of Maysville in Gentry County on charges of DWI (Felony) and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On August 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jessica Portenier (26) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on a Buchanan County Warrant (Traffic Violation) along with charges of Speeding and No Insurance.

On August 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Michael Cowden (33) of Ridgeway alleging Assault (Felony) and Armed Criminal Action (Felony). 

On August 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Nancy Jo Stahl (59) of Maysville alleging DWI (Felony) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cody LaMontagne (24) of Warner Robins (GA) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding (83 mph).

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Smileen Singeuo (28) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on various St. Joseph Police and Buchanan County Warrants (Parking Violations, two counts Failure to Secure Child in Child Restraint, No Valid License).

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Terry Wilson (25) of Gentry in Gentry County on a Gentry County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Traffic Violation).

On August 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Hannah Summers (37) of Amity alleging Stealing and Property Damage. Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety.

On August 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Benjamin Blackman (40) of Tarkio alleging Leaving the Scene.

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.

Shorthanded Tigers Leave Jamboree Searching for Consistency

 A shorthanded Tiger squad left the Jamboree Friday searching for consistency going into their first game this Friday. They will have to find it in a hurry, as they will face one of the top quarterbacks in the area when South/Nodaway-Holt comes to town. Worth County played Friday without Austin Welch or Aydan Gladstone.

First, they were beaten up and down the line by Albany in a 12-0 loss. Each team got 12 plays, eight for the varsity and four for the JV. On their first play from scrimmage, Albany, which returns almost everybody but Dawson Butterfield from last year’s team, gave it to Ethan Mercer, and he took it to the house to put Albany on the board. The Warriors then took it down the field again, beating the Tigers up and down the line of scrimmage. Passes from Tryce Floyd to Kaeden Hutchinson of 32 yards and 10 yards got them into the end zone again for the second tally. 

Worth County got a few good runs against Albany, as Alex Rinehart, pressed into service at quarterback, got runs of 8 and 5, and Grant McIntyre got loose for a 15 yard carry. But the Tigers stopped themselves with a false start, an interception, and a holding penalty.

Albany looked like potential state championship contenders in that game, but the whole jamboree featured four teams similar in ability level, all searching for consistency. The Warriors proceeded to drop their games to Stanberry and King City.

Meanwhile, little improved at first for the Tigers. With most of their horses back, Stanberry drove Worth County into the end zone for a safety. But then, after Alex Rinehart picked up eight yards, a gift play, a facemask penalty on Stanberry, moved it to the 35, and all of a sudden a light switch flipped on and Alex took it 45 yards to the house to make it 6-2.

Andrew Alarcon, back from a knee injury that derailed him in last year’s campaign, picked up nine before Rinehart got loose again for 56 yards, helped by good blocking up front to make it 12-2. 

The reserves tacked on two more as Tanner Ridge’s 58 yard catch and run set up a four yard score from Grant McIntyre, and Grant took one 65 yards to the house after catching another short pass to make it 24-2. Aided by a pair of sacks from Alex Rinehart, Worth County was able to keep Stanberry out of the end zone.

At that point, all four teams were at 1-1. Worth County’s final game was against King City. They picked up right where they left off in the Stanberry game, getting a 27 yard pass play from Rinehart to Jackson Runde and a nine yard option to Alarcon to put the ball on the King City 29.

But then disaster struck as Landon Wells got a strip and took it to the house to give King City a 6-0 lead. Try as they might, Worth County could not make up the deficit, although they came close. Rinehart picked up runs of 20 and 7, but a false start and holding penalty kept the Tigers from regaining the momentum they had in the Stanberry game.

The reserves almost bailed out the starters as Colt Cameron ripped off a 37 yard gain to the 14. On the final play for Worth County, he ripped off a 12 yard gain, but was tackled at the three. King City drove down the field in an attempt to score, but aided by a pass breakup by Levi Cassavaugh, Worth County was able to keep King City out of the end zone. 

Obituary -- Dale King 1947-2020

Dale Alvin King, son of Eldon and Mary (Phillips) King, was born in Maryville, Missouri on December 27th, 1947 and departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in his Kansas City home surrounded by family at the age of 72.

He grew up in Worth, MO graduating from Worth County High School in Grant, City. He lived there until 1983 before residing in Hopkins, MO until 1987. He then moved to Maryville. Dale and his wife spent 8 years together in Tucson, AZ. enjoying retirement.

Dale proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was in the 9th Artillery Unit and saw action in the Vietnam War.

Dale was a member of the First Christian Church in Hopkins, MO. He enjoyed farming and working the land. He liked to tinker in the garage and work on cars. He loved to camp and travel. He also enjoyed woodworking but was happiest in his boat catching fish.

He was an electrician at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He was then self-employed for many years.

In 1967 he married Connie Elaine Davidson and to this union, two sons were born.

Later in 1989 on Valentine’s Day, Dale united in marriage to Kathryn J. Houston Roush, and her two sons.

Survivors include Scott (Sheila Walkenshaw) King, Neosho, MO, and Aaron G. (Nicole) King, Granger, IA. Two stepsons: Robert Todd (Karla) Roush, Maryville, MO, and Michael L. (Kristin) Roush, Lee’s Summit, MO. Two brothers: Marvin (Corina) King, Grant City, MO, and Larry King, Stanberry, MO. Brother-in-laws: Ronald (Dennis Dau) Houston, Maryville, MO, Galen (Frances) Wilson, Green Castle, MO. Twelve adoring grandchildren; Jace, Jordan, Jonathan, Connor, Tanner, Michaela, Leanna, Brayden, Mia, Mika, Hayden, and Grayson. Two great grandchildren: Chloe and Hunter. One niece and nephew.

Mr. King will be cremated, and his memorial service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Bram Funeral home in Maryville, MO. Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral home following the memorial service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the start of service on Wednesday at 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St., Washington, D.C. 20006.

With gratitude and appreciation, the family thanks everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time.

Obituary -- Bill Walker 1941-2020

William “Bill” Henry Walker, 79, Parnell, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Bill bravely and with constant light-hearted humor, battled the complications resulting from Parkinson’s and COPD up until his passing. He died surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Parnell, MO, on April 21, 1941. His parents were L.B. and Nora (Chapman) Walker. He was a lifelong resident of Nodaway County, MO.

He graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School, Ravenwood, MO, class of 1959. He proudly served his country in the US Army.

On November 24, 1967, Bill was married to Vicki Jean Umbenhower. Bill and Vicki raised 7 children and 2 grandchildren on their farm in Parnell. Vicki survives of the home.

Bill worked at the Walker Body Shop, farmed his own land, and later in life was a Corrections Officer at the Maryville Treatment Center.

Bill enjoyed working with his hands (carpentry and mechanical work) and playing games with his family. He, along with his wife Vicki, owned and operated the Barn Door Opry in Ravenwood for 22 years where he enjoyed his roles as M.C. and band member.

He was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, MO.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister: Wilma Smith; brothers: Willis Walker, Laymon Walker, and Rolland Walker; and sister-in-law: Marlys Ann (Laymon) Walker.

Bill’s additional survivors are his 7 children: Todd (Alisa) Walker, Ravenwood, Trent (Misty) Walker, Dana Point, CA, Troy (Erin) Walker, Maryville, Tate (Angela) Walker, Maryville, Tanner (Louise) Walker, Maryville, Amber (Travis) Clausen, St. Joseph, MO, and Tyler (Emilee) Walker, Maryville; 2 siblings: his brother, Harland (Jerri) Walker, Parachute, CO and sister Evelyn (Vern) Summa, Maryville; sisters-in-law: Beverly (Willis) Walker, Maryville and Donna (Rolland) Walker; brother-in-law: Ronald (Wilma) Smith, Savannah, MO; 28 grandchildren: Kiernan (Jessica) Walker, Kameron (Whitney) Walker, Jana Walker, Charlie Cossette, Tanner Wilcox, Trent “Jamison” Walker, Hazel “Madison” Walker, Jackson Walker, Mayson Walker, Kennedy Walker, Eli Walker, Henry Walker, Elliot Walker, Livia Walker, Chapman Walker, Blythe Walker, Emerson Walker, Audrey Walker, Harlee Walker, William Walker, Luke Walker, Hunter Law, Walker Clausen, Tucker Clausen, Jude Walker, Ezra Walker, Isaac Walker, Boaz Walker, and one on the way; 5 great-grandchildren: Ashton Walker, Avery Walker, Kinsley Walker, Saylor Walker, and Rowan Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, also at Laura Street Baptist Church. The burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery at Ravenwood with military rites conducted.

Services are under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

25 More Coronavirus Cases in Nodaway County Sunday

 Around 25 more individuals tested positive for the Coronavirus Sunday. Saturday’s 24 positive tests all involved people under 29. However, the age distribution of these tests Sunday was mixed.

There were three females and one male between 10 and 19 testing positive. There was one female and 3 males between 20 and 29, two females between 30 and 39, one female between 40 and 49, one female between 60 and 69, one female and one male between 70 and 79, three females and four males between 80 and 89, and three females and one male between 90 and 99. 

The Maryville Forum reported Monday that out of the 125 active cases, 52 were either university students or employees. There are now 331 confirmed cases, 125 active cases, 203 released from isolation, 13 total hospitalizations, and four current hospitalizations.

Asian Knotweed Found Along County Roads

Worth County commissioners received complaints of Asian Knotweed growing along the gravel road that runs south of Jeff Andrews’, just east of the West Fork and south of Isadora. It is a highly invasive species. It is also known as Japanese Knotweed. Its stems are edible as a vegetable which tastes similar to rhubarb, and it can be used by honeybees. However, it is a highly invasive species due to the fact that it can choke out native vegetation and can damage concrete foundations, buildings, roads, and walls. It can be controlled by glyphosate or other pesticides, or by digging up the soil; however, the roots can get as much as nine feet deep. In the UK, there are mortgage lenders who will refuse to lend to prospective homeowners if the plant is discovered nearby. It is found in 42 out of the 50 states in the US.

Emergency Management Director Abby Hawk reported that there were 7,500 Coronavirus cases in Missouri since the week before; there were 1,000 fewer new cases than the week before. There were no new cases in Worth County. The school is doing a “mask up” campaign to encourage students to wear masks. There is another shortage of N95 masks nationwide. The county has ordered 1,000 masks.

Jim Fletchall reported that a road south of Mosbarger’s needed a 36” tube. Brush problems on Roads #189, 176, and 178 were discussed. The commission decided to send brush letters to landowners along Road #189. 

The county performed a tax sale on a building with unpaid taxes.

Muskets Seeking to Stay Healthy, Climb Out of Highway 275 Cellar

The North/West Nodaway Muskets are looking to climb out of the Highway 275 cellar after having won one game the last two years. They finally beat LeBlond 58-52 thanks to a last minute pick by Tyler Bix in the end zone in the closing seconds.

The Muskets, under new coach Alan Calfee, have the tools to do it, starting with quarterback Karson Oberhauser, who holds the single game rushing record, having gotten over 300 yards in the win over LeBlond. But every year for the last few years, the preseason has started off well for the Muskets, only to lose key players to injuries. If he can stay healthy, Gabe Goff can provide a nice 1-2 punch for the Muskets along with Oberhauser. Cody Cline, who has put in a lot of time and effort during the offseason, has emerged as another guy that is tough to bring down despite his small stature. Michael Cook, a freshman, will back up Oberhauser and impressed with his speed and got the hang of the position quickly this year.

Calfee has several people to choose from at the receiver slot. Preston Bateman can block, catch passes, and is strong enough to break tackles and get yards after the catch. Ethan Rohr showed some nice speed, catching one pass for 60 yards, and getting behind the defense on some other occasions. Will Cordell returns with some experience; he took one for a 65 yard catch and run in Friday’s scrimmage. Damian Dailey has a big vertical leap and made one sensational catch Friday. 

On the line, the Muskets have some size. Both James Graham and Mason Chitwood return; they have developed a lot more mobility this year, both blowing up plays Friday. 

The talent is there for the Muskets this year. Michael Trautz, who is heading up the junior high program this year, said that this summer was the best participation he had seen in the weight room since he had been there; even kids who were not going out for football were participating. He was optimistic for the junior high as well; he said that a pleasant surprise was seeing that they already knew the playbook. The varsity players also had a much better grasp of the plays this year, knowing exactly where to go.

All will depend on the little things this year. Calfee said that Mound City, East Atchison, and South/Nodaway Holt will be teams to watch in the conference this year. Most of the other teams will return key cogs as well, meaning that the Muskets will have to bring their best game every play and every night in order to move up the ladder this year.

24 New Coronavirus Cases, One New Death in Nodaway County

On Saturday, there were 24 new Coronavirus cases and one new death in Nodaway County, the Nodaway County Health Department. After a brief lull in new cases, the Coronavirus has skyrocketed again in Nodaway County over the last week.

The person who passed away was a female between 90 and 99 years of age.

The new cases include 5 females and 4 males between 10 and 19 years, and 7 females and 8 males between 20 and 29 years of age. 

There are now 306 confirmed cases and 102 active cases. 201 cases have been released from isolation; 13 have been hospitalized total, and four are currently hospitalized.

Six Foot Asteroid to Come Close to Earth November 2nd

 A six foot asteroid, known as 2018 VP1, is projected to come close to Earth on November 2nd on this year, within 300 miles, NASA reports. CNN says that it has an 0.41% change to hit earth, and most objects that size tend to burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere.

This asteroid has come close to Earth before; it has been known since 1970. It orbits around the Sun every two years. 

Close encounters with asteroids are not uncommon. Last week, one dubbed 2020 QG came within 1,830 miles of the Earth above the Indian Ocean. NASA did not even see it coming.

For an asteroid to do major damage to a large city, they generally have to be 120 feet in diameter – assuming it holds together in one piece after going through the atmosphere.

Hoe Cakes for Breakfast

One morning during the 1960’s at Worth County, Evelyn Groom decided to teach her students about George Washington and feed them in the process. Some of the students, like today, got very little breakfast at home. So Evelyn, Deanna, the teacher’s aide, some of the other teachers, and one of the parents helped make the following recipe for the kids:

20 eggs

1 gallon and 3 cups milk

15 cups flour

14 cups corn meal

8 teaspoons salt

1 1/3 cups making powder

2 cups oil

Oil for frying

Butter to taste

Syrup:

10 cups brown sugar

11 cups white sugar

10 cups water

7 teaspoons maple flavoring

Hoe cakes were named as such because they were a mainstay of field hands, of whom there were a lot in Worth County. They would cook them on their hoes for food. Robert O. Gill, who was the superintendent at Worth County at the time, was invited to dine with the students.

Rules for Teachers, 1915

 This code of conduct for teachers was on display at Evelyn Groom’s 90th Birthday Party:

1. You will not marry.

2. You will not keep company with men.

3. You will stay in your home between 8 pm and 6 am except when attending a school function.

4. You may not loiter downtown at an ice cream parlor.

5. You may not travel beyond the city limits without permission from the board.

6. You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with a man unless he is your father or your brother.

7. You will not smoke.

8. You will not dress in bright colors.

9. You may not dye your hair.

10. You must wear at least two petticoats.

11. Your dresses may not be shorter than 2” above the ankle.

12. You will be expected to sweep the floor once a day, scrub the floor once a week, clean off your blackboard once a day, and start the fire by 7 am so school will be ready by 8 am.

Second Coronavirus Death Reported in Nodaway County

 A second Coronavirus death was reported in Nodaway County Thursday, the Nodaway County Health Department reports. The person was a male between 90 and 99 who had been hospitalized for the virus. 

In addition, after a two week lull, cases are continuing to spike in Nodaway County again. There were 12 new cases; all but two of them were under 29. There were two females between 10 and 19, seven females and one male between 20 and 29, and one female and one male between 40 and 49. 

As of Thursday, there were 269 confirmed cases. Of those, there were 75 active cases, 192 who were released from isolation, 13 total hospitalizations, and four current hospitalizations.

Grant City Man Seriously Injured in Wreck

A Grant City man was seriously injured in a wreck south of Grant City Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2006 Chevy Avalanche driven by Lee Mincy (72) of Grant City was northbound on 169 5½ miles south of Grant City at around 5:15 that evening. The vehicle traveled off the east side, struck a field entrance, went airborne, landed on the roadway, and overturned, coming to rest on its top. Mincy was seriously injured and was taken to Mosaic in Albany.

Obituary -- Jeff Powers 1966-2020

 Jeffrey Blaine Powers, age 53, Eldon, Missouri, formerly of Parnell, Missouri, died unexpectedly while working in Otterville, Missouri, on August 18, 2020.

Jeff was born September 2, 1966, in Albany, Missouri. He was the son of Melvin and Kathleen (Mossey) Powers. 

Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Worth County R-III High School, Grant City, Missouri. Jeff was employed with Magruder Paving Company, Troy, Missouri, where he was an asphalt plant operator.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother Kathleen in 2012.

His survivors include: partner Tami Schraer of the home, Eldon, Missouri; son, Tylar (Cassi Dampier) Powers, Parnell, Missouri; father, Melvin Powers, Parnell, Missouri; sisters, Skye Powers, Dixon, Missouri; Libby (Richard) Romero, Oak Hill, Virginia; Katrina (Terrance Williams) Powers, Blue Springs, Missouri; nieces Alyssa (Tony) Wright, Lebanon, Missouri; Brea Powers, Dixon, Missouri; and nephews, Damian Words, Blue Springs, Missouri; and Seth and Ryan Romero, Oak Hill, Virginia.

Mr. Powers has been cremated. Memorial graveside services and inurnment will be held at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Missouri, at a later date. A celebration of life will also be held near his home in Eldon.

Arrangements: Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City. 

Obituary -- Richard Klindt 1947-2020

 Richard Norman Klindt, age 73, died unexpectedly August 20, 2020 at his home in Maryville, Missouri.

Richard was born February 24, 1947 in Maryville. He was the son of the late Bill and Arlene (Pigg) Klindt.

Richard was a 1965 graduate of Maryville High School, after which he enlisted in the Missouri National Guard and served as a Medic.

Richard served with the Maryville Public Safety Department as a Police Officer, was an owner/operator of Klindt Barber and Beauty Supply, Owner Silver Shear/Silver Shear II and most recently retired as a bus driver from Arrow Stage Lines.  After retirement he drove a school bus for Maryville Public Schools.  Richard also loved interacting with all his Facebook friends and being part of Trump Support Groups.  His backyard (16th and Deck) is a showplace because of his green thumb and love for gardening and flowers.  He enjoyed teasing and playing with his grand-kids and great grand-kids.

Richard was an anonymous hero who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. He impacted and saved the lives of people he didn’t even know.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include wife Carol of the home, Maryville, daughter; Amy “Shelly” (Dean) Burgher, Ankeny, Iowa, son; Bobby (Stefanie) Riley, Moberly, Missouri, Alan (Mercedes) Riley, Highland Village, Texas; grandchildren, Hannah (Dennis) Hensley, Ankeny, Iowa, Alex (Tessa) Burgher, Kansas City, Missouri, Trae Riley, Columbia, Missouri, Brady Riley, Moberly, Missouri, A.J. Riley and Madeline Riley, Highland Village, Texas; 

Great grandchildren; Haydenn and Brentlee Hensley, Ankeny, Iowa, Jonah Burgher, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother Stephen (Evelyn) Klindt, Overland Park, Kansas.

Per Mr. Klindt’s request his body has been cremated and the family will gather in a private memorial service and inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the charity of your choice in Richard’s name are suggested.

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

Obituary -- David Lynch 1972-2020

 David Shane Lynch, age 48, Maryville, Missouri formerly of Grant City, Missouri died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home in Maryville.

David was born January 7, 1972 in Longmont, Colorado.  He was the son of the late William E. “Bill” and Marian Frances (Tolg) Lynch.

David was a 1990 graduate of Worth County R-3 High School, Grant City and a 1994 graduate of NWMSU in Maryville with a BS in Geography.

David was currently employed by Kawasaki Manufacturing where he was a forklift operator.

David was preceded in death by his parents, and two half-brothers, James and Daniel Ezzell.

His survivors include two sisters, Julie Lynch, Allendale, Missouri, Joni (Randy) James, Grant City, three half-sisters, Kimberly Ezzell and Dotty Thompson, both of Colorado, Becky Newton, Illinois, and a half-brother Curtis Lynch, Colorado, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lynch has been cremated.  Private memorial services and inurnment will be held later in the Redding Cemetery, Redding, Iowa.

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

Nodaway County Has First Coronavirus Death

 On Wednesday, Nodaway County reported its first Coronavirus death. The person was a woman who was between 80 and 89 years old, who had been hospitalized. 

In addition, there were five new positive cases. One was a female between 10 and 19, one was a female between 20 and 29, and there were two females and one male between 40 and 49. All are self-isolating in private residences. 

There are now 257 confirmed cases for Nodaway County. There are 65 active cases, and 192 who have recovered. 13 have been hospitalized, and seven have been released. 

Bluejay Softball Looks to Rebound in 2020

 Northeast Nodaway’s girls are looking to rebound in 2020, as they have nowhere to go but up, having gone winless last year. Vance Proffitt is at the helm, having turned the baseball team into a powerhouse over the last eight years. Now, he will try to do the same for the girls softball team. He has the credibility to do so, having won conference the last seven times with baseball, and having won districts twice in a row before COVID wiped out this year’s season. 

Proffitt has built several teams from scratch over the years. At North Nodaway, he built the girls basketball team to respectability, laying the groundwork for Doug Freemyer and Sami Jackson to win consistently there. At NEN, he took a girls basketball team that had not won in junior high to a .500 squad before taking the boys basketball team from three wins to 17.

Proffitt is assisted this year by Jared Freemyer, who has built up the junior high squads to respectability, and who will bring a lot of knowledge of the game. He will give the junior high squad some continuity when they advance to the varsity level.

Anne Schieber returns to the mound for the Bluejays; she was a bright spot for the squad last year, being one of the leading hitters on the team and always locating the ball around the plate from the mound. Delaney McIntyre will move behind the plate, a position she played in junior high and that she is used to. Freshman Jill Boswell can also catch if needed. 

Cassy Redden or Kami Adwell will play first. The communication on the field, one of the things a team in any sport can control, is as different as night and day this year, and Redden is one of the reasons why. Adwell has shown some pop in her bat in the past, and showed a lot of range at first.

Meredith Adwell seemed to have the second base spot locked up Wednesday evening in practice. She has become a lot more confident fielding the ball, as well as throwing. Jaden Atkins seems to have the shortstop position locked down, fielding everything hit at her cleanly. Kirsten Morrow or Jill Boswell took turns playing third, and Kirsten can play in the outfield as well if needed. 

In center field Wednesday was Victoria Moran. She showed a lot more range this year, backing up anything that got by one of the other two outfielders. Rachelle Rodriguez, who showed a lot of improvement with her bat last year as the season progressed, took turns in left with Maribeth Lamb; Rodriguez made a nice running catch Wednesday. Ruby Wilmes looked to have the right field spot locked down; she will provide speed on the basepaths. 

Proffitt said that all of the teams in the Highway 275 Conference will be tough; last year was a dogfight, with everybody capable of beating everybody else. DeKalb finally emerged on top. He said that his goal was to keep the team loose and working hard this year, along with having some fun.

The junior high squad figures to improve if they can get a season in; they only have nine players out, and the varsity only has one freshman that can drop down. The ones they have out are pretty good; they return a lot of experience from last year. Jared Freemyer will head up the squad again this year; Tiffany McGinness will assist. 

Hadley DeFreece will return to the mound, and Baylee Busby will be behind the plate again. Lindsey Jackson can pitch as well, and can play anywhere else Coach Freemyer needs her to. Busby, Jackson, Hadley DeFreece, and Miley Wilmes all impressed in the batting cage, while Sasha Deardorff impressed on the field with a great running catch. McKenzie Pride grew a lot since last year, and has the potential to show a lot with both her bat and glove.

Tate Welch Third in Youth Swine Skillathon

On Thursday, August 13, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2020 Youth Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Participants competed in three age brackets during the contest, which is sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association and the University of Missouri Extension.

In the Age 16 and Older division, Bailey Boland from Sweet Springs placed first, Tanner Ellison from Baring received second and third place went to Tate Welch from Sheridan.

The top three winners in each category received a cash award, and the top individual in each category also received a plaque.

The first part of the three-stage contest is a hands-on swine management test including breed identification, equipment identification, ear notching, calculating medication withdrawal times, figuring growth performance, identifying pork carcass wholesale and retail cuts, environmental issues and feed ingredient identification. The second section is a short quiz that covers current events and general information about the swine industry in Missouri, the United States and internationally. The final stage is a 5-minute personal interview about their swine project and the Youth Pork Quality Assurance Plus Program.

Ten more People Test Positive in Nodaway County

Ten more people tested positive for the Coronavirus last Monday and Tuesday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported. There are now 252 confirmed positive cases for Nodaway County. There are currently 62 active cases, and 190 cases released from isolation. Twelve people have been hospitalized, and 7 have been released.

Out of the 10 positive cases, 6 were 29 or younger. There were six positive cases on Tuesday; one was a female between 0 and 9 years, one was a female between 10 and 19, there was one female and one male between 20 and 29, and one female and one male between 70 and 79. All are isolated in private residences.

Out of the four positive cases Monday, one was a female between 10 and 19, two were males between 20 and 29, and one was a female between 50 and 59.

Courthouse News for August 19th, 2020

 On August 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Isaac Welling (47) of Hatfield alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On August 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jason Perkins (19) of Bethany alleging Driving While Revoked.

On August 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Ethan Lamberson (23) of Bethany alleging four counts Statutory Sodomy (Felony). Bond was set at $100,000, cash only.

On August 13th, a Grant City resident reported that both she and her husband got scam calls purporting to be from Amazon demanding approval for a $400 charge from their account card.

On August 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Shiloh Mann (34) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony).

On August 13th, an Eagleville resident reported that he had a problem with people speeding past his house at around 3:30 in the morning.

On August 14th, Interim Nodaway County Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Harley Huff (36) of Maryville alleging Driving While Revoked and No Insurance.

On August 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Amy Force (29) of Bethany alleging three counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), DWI (Prior) and Driving While Revoked. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On August 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested George Cox (57) of Maloy in Worth County on a Clay County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Dangerous Drugs).

On August 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Harmsen (50) of Clarinda on a charge of Failure to Appear (Driving While Revoked).

On August 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brian Niaz (28) of San Marcos (CA) after he was asked to leave the Ringgold County Hospital. After leaving, he went to his car and started smoking. An officer observed him and arrested him. He was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, and Possession of Marijuana.

On the morning of August 16th, the ambulance came for someone in the Hopkins area.

On August 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Derrick Hutchinson (29) of Kansas City in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (100 mph).

On August 16th, Special Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Jarod Martin (45) of Kansas City in Nodaway County alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $10,000.

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.

Tiger Jamboree To Be Held Friday at 7 pm

 Worth County will have its annual football jamboree once again this year Friday at 7 pm. The game schedule will be as follows:

–King City vs. Stanberry

–Worth County vs. Albany

–Albany vs. King City

–Stanberry vs. Worth County

–Stanberry vs. Albany

–Worth County vs. King City

Each team will have 12 offensive plays per contest, starting at their own 15. Turnovers will reset the ball and start a new drive. Each team will run all 12 plays before changing possession. No chains will be used, and there will be no kicking game.

Admission will be $4 for adults and $3 for students. Concessions will be available, and Albany TV will broadcast the jamboree.

Sports guidelines have been released for all sports. Passes or exact change must be used for game admission. Bleacher seating will be available, but social distancing and seating in family groups is encouraged. Bring lawn chairs and spread out as much as possible. Concessions will be available.

For football games, the visitor sideline inside the fence will be opened up for spectators. Please stay off the rubber runways and the track. There will be an area marked off for the Tiger Marching Band.

For softball games, there will be a restricted area around the dugouts to protect the athletes. Seating is available on the west bank of the field, but admission is still required.

Fall sports passes are available. Cost for family passes is $80 for all fall sports and $50 for football or softball only. This is for both junior high and high school. Family passes for adults costs $35 for all sports and $20 for football only or softball only. Student passes cost $25 for all sports or $15 for just football or softball. In the event of game or season cancellations, refunds for season passes can be credited to future passes.

Wooden Bridge on Major Gravel Road Deteriorating Again

 The wooden bridge on Ronnie Dannar’s road southeast of Grant City is deteriorating again, and the county is searching for answers to replace it. The township has too much income to qualify for the CDBG program, which was used for the Cook Bridge project near Allendale. It is one of the last remaining wooden bridges in the county. Twice within the last 18 years, the county had replaced the bridge, only for it to deteriorate again. Dannar was in Monday to request a concrete bridge for the road.

The county is in the process of seeking funding from a new state program to address safety on rural roads and looking for other sources of funding. If that doesn’t work, the county plans to get equipment over the next three years and replace it with its own funds. Replacing it this year is not an option, as it is too closed to harvest season. 

The commissioners agreed to replace the tube on David Gilland’s road after Commissioner Nonneman talked to Road & Bridge Supervisor Jim Fletchall and the county discussed it again. It is on Road #105/170th Road. 

Emergency Management Director Abby Hawk was in to give her report. She will be in Jefferson City next month for training. She said that the county needs new flood mapping; it is supposed to be done every 10 years, but it hasn’t been done for the last 17 years. 

Generator needs were discussed for the county, as there is possible mitigation money available this year. The commissioners will be looking for quotes. Emergency shelter needs were discussed. The county will get some hand sanitizers and gowns from the state.

The Rural Water District which is in the process of purchasing Middlefork Water Company is in the process of looking into connecting the Platte and West Fork Grand Rivers, which would give Isadora and Oxford rural water. 

Hawk presented her report on the Coronavirus pandemic. Statewide, weekly increased positive cases were up to 67,475, up 8,548. Around 11% of tests conducted were positive; Hawk said it usually ranges from 7% to 11%. Most of the increases are in Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis. The largest percentage of new positive cases consists of people from 20 to 29. The next largest consists of people from 30-39. There were 60 new deaths; the most effective is people over 80. There were no new positive cases in Worth County as of Monday morning. There were 227 total cases in Nodaway County, 87 for Gentry County, 62 for Harrison County, 104 for Taylor County, and 24 for Ringgold County.

Nursing Help Needed for Kaylen Campbell

Nursing help is needed for Kaylen Campbell, who is now four months old. She is the daughter of Lenny and Amanda Campbell. She was born with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, or CCHS. This causes her brain to forget to breathe when she sleeps. She also has Hirschsprung’s Disease, which is common with CCHS

She is on the point of coming home, but once she does, she will need round the clock nursing care for at least the next two weeks. The family is seeking for LPN’s or RN’s who will help out. If you are interested, message Lenny or Amanda on Facebook.

Man Killed at End of ATV Drag Race in Mercer

An ATV race Saturday evening came to a horrifying conclusion in Mercer as a DeKalb man was killed at the end of the event. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a Yamaha Banshee driven by Billy Nichols (64) of DeKalb was northbound on Mercer Homecoming Park at the conclusion of the ATC race when he was unable to stop and collided with a utility pole. He was taken to Wright Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead an hour later. Nobody else was injured in the wreck.

Motorcycle Strikes Semi, Resulting in Fatal Wreck

 A semi truck struck a motorcycle Saturday morning near Stanberry at around 9:25 am, resulting in a fatal wreck. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1996 Kenworth T80 Truck driven by Ethan Roach (26) of St. Joseph and a 2003 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by Jay McGlothlin (61) of Stanberry were eastbound on Highway 136 three miles east of Stanberry. The motorcycle was traveling behind the semi and attempted to pass the semi as it was turning at the Route F intersection. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the semi, overturned, and came to rest off the east side of Route F. McGlothlin was killed in the wreck. Roach was not injured. 

MIAA Cancels Fall Sport Seasons

 On Friday, the MIAA announced that it would cancel all fall sports seasons until January 1st, 2021. This includes football, volleyball, and soccer. At that point, they will decide whether a limited spring competition is feasible. Practices will still  be permitted. The MIAA will make a decision on winter sports competition by October 1st. 

Cases at Facility Spike Nodaway County Coronavirus Cases

 An outbreak at Maryville Living Center contributed to a spike in positive Coronavirus tests in Nodaway County after cases had tailed off over a two week time span. On August 13th, the Nodaway Health Department reported 29 positive tests. A positive case there led to mass testing for the facility. As of Friday, all cases are asymptomatic.

The cases include one female between 10 and 19, three females and four males between 20 and 29, two females and one male between 30 and 39, two females between 40 and 49, three females and one male between 60 and 69, one male between 70 and 79, five females and three males between 80 and 89, and one female between 90 and 99. Of these, 14 are isolated at a long term care facility, and the rest are isolated in private residences.

As of August 13th, there are 227 cases in Nodaway County; of these 53 are active and 174 have been released. Two tested positive on August 12th and two on August 11th.

Tiger Football Looks to Contend With Strong Returning Class

 Worth County’s football team is looking to contend again with a strong nucleus of players returning from last year’s 8-4 campaign. Back are quarterback Aydan Gladstone, runningback/receiver Alex Rinehart, runningback Andrew Alarcon, leading tackler Jackson Runde, and linemen like Justin Dye, Auston Pride, Austin Welch, and others. Dawson Vore showed some potential last year as a pass rusher, while Dylan McIntyre has the potential to break into a skill slot.

Back this year are Chris Healy as head coach and Jon Adwell and Will Coleman as assistants. The Jamboree, as of Friday morning, is still on for Friday, August 21st, with King City, Stanberry, and Albany coming to town and games starting at 7:00 pm. 

With last year’s champion, Pattonsburg, losing much of their nucleus to graduation, there will be several other teams vying to fill the void. The Panthers still have horses like Cameron Jones, Kade de Jong, and Brett Emig in the mix. North Andrew returned last year as a force to be reckoned with, falling 68-62 to Pattonsburg in a game that turned out to decide the GRC Title. Stanberry returns most of their squad from a team that finished with a disappointing 3-8 campaign, King City will be a scrappy team, and Albany showed they are a team on the rise, as they return almost everyone besides Dawson Butterfield from last year’s squad that threw a scare into Worth County twice.

Over in the Highway 275 Conference, Mound City is the two time defending state champion and will be the team to beat until someone else proves otherwise. South/Nodaway-Holt is a dangerous squad that can beat anyone on a given night. 

One of the big unknowns is how the new teams on Worth County’s schedule will perform. Santa Fe, Schuyler County, and Orrick will be in the Tigers’ nonconference portion of the schedule. The teams outside of the GRC and Highway 275 are no longer an automatic win given last year. Southwest Livingston made it to the State Title Game last year, while North Shelby beat Pattonsburg and Orrick threw a scare into Worth County before falling 28-6. 

Tiger Softball Has Record Numbers for 2020 Campaign

Worth County has record numbers of players out for the 2020 softball campaign, with 21 coming out. That means that Coach Tiffany Bliley can scrimmage two teams against each other, which she did Friday morning. 

The Tigers are coming off a 13-6 campaign, in which they won the GRC West title. They would like to finish on a better note than they did last year, in which they lost five out of their last six and lost in the first round of districts.

Worth County has seven seniors this year in Jill Hardy, Anna Spainhower, EmiLee Brown, Braidy Hunt, Megan Cassavaugh, Morgan Beagle, and Allison Larison. They all wear pink socks to every practice and game and they all put in extra hitting time after practice. 

Bliley has an unusual luxury this year, as she has five players who can pitch; usually, the Tigers have two or three arms they can throw. Ali Brown and Braidy Hunt, last year’s regular pitchers, return this year. Taylor Sanders has developed a good drop ball, and struck out the side when she pitched Friday morning. Brooklyn Richardson showed a steady presence on the mound as a freshman, while Brylee Rush also showed potential on the mound.

Returning as catcher this year will be Megan Cassavaugh, but Autumn Cousatte, another freshman, will be the catcher for the future. Cousatte needed a couple of innings to get her confidence, but then she showed a good arm and a good pickoff move behind the plate. Allison Larison can also catch, and she is a good scooper of pitches in the dirt.

Worth County will have some big shoes to fill with the loss of Anna Gladstone and Merrideth Spiers. But they have three people vying to replace them; Anna Spainhower, Maddie Runde, and Kara-Jean Staton took turns at third base, while EmiLee Brown, Braidy Hunt, and Kynah Steele all handled first base duties. Brown showed a lot more range at her position this year, making a nice running catch of a pop fly, while Hunt had a nice dig of one errant throw.

Jill Hardy will return at shortstop, but Anna Spainhower and Brylee Rush can handle the position as well. Allison Larison played at second last year some.

The outfield was a strength for the Tigers last year, and all their horses return. Morgan Beagle made some diving catches there last year, while Aivry Griffin returns as well. Hailey Adwell, who provided some pop in her bat for the Tigers last year, will move to outfield this year, where she has a rocket launcher for an arm. Richardson, ZeeAnna Gladstone, Becca Smith, and Ali Brown can also play there along with Laine Cousatte. 

Bliley has a new assistant this year in Ryan Laddish, in his first job out of high school. Worth County, like several other teams in the area, is scrambling to get games after the cancellation of the Albany Tournament. She said teams to watch this year will be North Harrison, Platte Valley, Stanberry, Albany, and Maysville. 

Obituary -- David Lynch 1946-2020

David Lee Lynch left this world on August 11, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after a long battle of heart disease and kidney failure.

David was born on April 13, 1946 to Robert and Elizabeth Lynch. David grew up and lived his life on the farm, 2 miles north of Maloy, Iowa. He went to Maloy School until he was in 8th grade, and then went on to Mount Ayr, where he graduated in 1964. David was a proud member of 4H and the FFA chapter and received his state degree and was also on the track team where he ran the ½ mile.

David has fond memories growing up farming, showing livestock, getting grand champion steer at the county fair and hunting with his dad and his brothers.

After high school, David attended Iowa State University. After a couple of years, he dropped out to return home and do what he always wanted to do, and that was farming. He believed that he could learn just as much from his dad on how to be a farmer.

David was drafted into the U.S. Army and six months later was sent over to Vietnam. He was in the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Infantry Screaming Eagles. During his time in the war, he became a Sergeant and his company was sent to Hamburger Hill to help fight the battle and later win the hill. David received a Bronze Star for bravery; Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement for the period 7-1-1968 to 11-30-1968; Air Medal Award for more than 25 jumps from a helicopter into a hot landing zone; along with a Purple Heart. In 2015 David wrote a short book about his time in Vietnam. David was a strong advocate against Agent Orange, as he has seen the tragic events it has done on his war friends along with himself. After the war David came home and went back to farming with his dad.

David met his wife, Nancy Dailey, at the Maloy Dance Hall and on September 27, 1970 they got married and later had two children Jason David and Meggan DaNae. This year they would have celebrated their 50th anniversary.

David always had a good eye for livestock. He and his family raised purebred Charolais. David and his kids showed cattle and had many champions at the County Fair and the State Fair, that were raised from his herd. Then there were the bulls; David sold Charolais bulls all over and was well known for his bulls.

David was 4H leader for the Maloy Shamrocks and was on the extension board. David always loved to hunt from the time he was a kid until now. He made many friends hunting his coon dogs and also had an eye for great dogs. He was lucky enough to have a grand nite champion one year and was number 1 coon dog in the state of Iowa. He raised and sold dogs all over the United States. He loved to listen to the dogs “bay” after treeing a coon. Another love for David was sports. He loved his Cyclones, Chiefs, and Royals. There weren’t very many times he missed a game either on the radio or watching TV.

David loved his family very much and was always willing to help out and lend support to them when they needed it. David made friends easy. He could talk about anything with anyone. That was one thing he did often with his grandkids. He enjoyed being a grandpa and watching their activities. David and Nancy were baptized August 4th, 2020 in their home.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Robert (Bob) Lynch and Elizabeth (Liz) Lynch; father and mother-in-law George and Alverta Dailey; and brother-in-law Paul Dailey.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Nancy of the home; son Jason (Tara) Lynch of Gordon, NE; daughter Meggan (Dave) Brown of Grant City, MO; grandkids Seth Brown, Dreven Brown, Paige Lynch, and PJ Lynch; sister Teena (Ron) Gator of Columbia, MO; brothers Alan Craig (Ann) Lynch of Columbia, MO, and Randy Lynch of Ankeny, IA; sister-in-law Donita Lynch of Ankeny, IA; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial fund has been established in his name to be decided later.

Obituary -- Pren Stevens 1934-2020

Paul Pren Stevens was born on June 15, 1934 southeast of Allendale, MO and passed on to be with his Lord on August 12, 2020 in Grant City, Mo at the age of 86 years, 1 month, 28 days. He is the son of the late Lester and Edith Stevens. 

He married his high school sweetheart, Martha Ann Myers, on May 16, 1954. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and his children: Paula Jean (Andy) Kunonen, James Bradley (Judy) Stevens, Leslie Michael (Gayla) Stevens, Stuart Allen (Vicki) Stevens. They were blessed with eight grandchildren: Jason Jay (Torri) Kuonen, Blake Leslie Stevens, Bruce Randall Stevens, Brock Jameson Stevens, Christine (Derek) Feighley, J.B. (Alyssa) Stevens, Dwight Allen (Katelyn) Stevens, Hunter Ann Stevens. In addition, they have been further blessed with 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. 

Pren was a member of the Allendale Baptist Church. He was baptized at the age of 12 after accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a revival meeting. Pren loved the farm and his horses. He was proud of his cattle and constantly working to improve his herd. His quarter horses were not just for working the cattle, but also for show and cutting-horse competition. He loved to hunt and fish. His bird dogs and his hounds brought him a lot of joy – a joy he shared with his sons and friends. Hunting and fishing was as much about the camaraderie as it was the thrill of the catch. But mostly, he loved his family. The farm was a family affair that brought the family closer together as everyone pitched in with the chores, working the cattle, putting up hay, etc. The family has many fond memories of working with Dad on the farm. It was not just the work; he made it fun too as he joked with his children and his dad – and teased them as well. He was a man with many good friends and a big, soft heart. He will be missed by us all. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Louise Robertson. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the funeral service. The service will be held at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home on Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Darrell Darby officiating the service. The pall bearers are his six grandsons, Dwight Stevens, Blake Stevens, Bruce Stevens, Brock Stevens, Jason Kuonen, and J.B. Stevens. Honorary pall bearers are his close friends: Charlie Pickering, Dale Knight, Ted Findley, and Norvil Miller. Interment will be at the Kirk Cemetery north of Allendale after the service. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Allendale Baptist Church building fund.

MSHSAA to Allow Alternate Sport Seasons for Fall Sports

On Thursday, the MSHSAA Board voted to approve alternative seasons if a school cannot continue in the traditional fall season. This means that a softball or football program that cannot continue in the fall season can compete in the alternative spring season. The first allowable competitions would begin on March 12th and conclude May 1st. There would be a postseason as well.

This measure also applies to spring sports such as baseball and track. For baseball and track teams that cannot complete a traditional spring season, alternative competitions would start on May 14th and conclude on July 10th. There would also be a postseason for that.

Winter teams can join the winter season whenever their local guidelines allow. 

Schools are still subject to the maximum allowable competitions and weeks requirements in the traditional season. 

Versatile Shamrocks Look to Compete in Tough Schedule

The North Harrison Shamrocks lost some big pieces from last year’s 16-8 squad, including Ashlynn Gilpatrick and Hunter Stevens and Kenna Slaughter. But they have 19 players out this year, and there will be a lot of depth and versatility on this year’s squad.

Back will be All-Staters Emma Craig and Rainey Fordyce. Emma got All State her freshman and sophomore years, while Fordyce got it last year. Fordyce has locked down the center field spot for the last three years, while Craig has done most of the catching, although she was automatic at shortstop Thursday in practice and can play anywhere on the infield.

Among other returners, Kami Gibson has locked down the shortstop position, but has also caught and played first base. Camden Castleberry has a lot of range in the outfield, but can play shortstop or third base as well. Carli Rinehart returns to the mound. Baily Briggs could play first base, where she has some pop in her bat, while Trendi Johnson can play anywhere she is needed. Jayliegh Robins hit for the cycle in a game last year, and can play outfield or first base or catch. The scary thing is that she is only a sophomore. Lola Breshears can play outfield, and she showed a lot of improvement with her bat this year.

Some newcomers will be vying for a spot in the lineup as well. Lily Shovick, who showed some potential last year, was steady at first base Thursday in practice. Among the freshmen, Jaci Davis could play in the outfield somewhere. Amber Wilson keeps improving every single year; she showed some pop in her bat, scorching one down the left field line for extra bases in hitting practice Thursday. Ruby Heinz, who has two older brothers who played baseball for the Shamrocks, could fill a big hole at third base, playing the position solidly and spraying some base hits Thursday. 

Rinehart will lock down the pitcher’s slot for the Shamrocks as long as her shoulder holds up. There are plenty of other prospects on the mound. Emma Craig has pitched varsity before. Trendi Johnson and Camden Castleberry are also possibilities, both fielding that position well during bunting and hitting practice. 

One intriguing possibility is freshman Erika Gerken, who grew a lot since last year, throws as hard as anyone, and showed some potential with her bat as well as some speed. Gerken threw a no-hitter last year in junior high. She also played third base well Thursday. Camden Castleberry will also show a lot of speed on the basepaths; she outran everyone in practice during running drills Thursday; Jayliegh Robins will also provide a lot of speed and aggressive baserunning for the Shamrocks.

The Shamrocks have been scrambling to find games after Albany abruptly canceled their softball tournament Wednesday. They are trying to bring up Maysville, who has gone to state the last two years and which won the whole ball of wax two years ago, along with another team. They tried to bring up Chillicothe; however, the MEC is not letting teams play outside the conference this year. They have added Lawson to the schedule, and continue to play such teams as Hamilton, Worth County, Stanberry, Putnam County, Lathrop, Maryville, and other tough teams. 

North Harrison sits at 49 straight HDC wins; however, the conference will show some improvement this year as Mercer had a slap hitter move in and showed a lot of improvement over the course of the season last year. Tri-County returns a lot of their players from last year’s runner-up campaign, while Grundy County has a new coach and could shake things up.

Obituary -- Lisa Flint 1964-2020

Lisa Kay Flint, 56, Bethany, MO passed away Monday, August 10, 2020.

She was born on May 12, 1964 in Bethany, Missouri the daughter of Beryl D. and Rosie (Combs) Arkle.

Lisa was a graduate from Eagleville, Missouri in 1982. She married Randy Flint on June 19, 1982 in Eagleville, MO. She worked as an operations manager for Mitinet Library Services. Lisa loved gardening, her family, and her greatest blessings, her five grandchildren. Lisa spent a lot of her time tending to her garden and flower beds and being outside. She lived life to the fullest!

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Rhonda Osmon.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Randy; children, Alyssa (Kyle) Johnson and Justin (Sam) Flint; grandchildren, Kreed, Kambrie, Kaelum, Brantley and Zaylee and a sister, Paula (Pat) Eivins.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. noon to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home where social distancing will be observed and masks are recommended. Memorials may be made to Morris Chapel and/or United Methodist Church of Bethany in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Funds Available for Transportation Safety Programs

Over the past several years agencies and programs across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing the number of injuries and fatalities on our roadways. With more than 40 fatalities in the 20 counties of Northwest Missouri during 2018, the work is not over yet. To assist agencies in this fight towards zero deaths in Northwest Missouri and across the state, the Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is once again issuing grants.

Beginning Aug. 17, the coalition will begin accepting applications for our next round of grant funding for the 2021 fiscal year.

"Even one death from a car crash is too many,” says Larry Stobbs, chair of the coalition's Northwest Region. “We want to partner with the great agencies and organizations who need assistance to complete traffic safety programs that may otherwise have to be shelved due to lack of funds.”

Organizations eligible to apply for these funds include schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments, and others. Online grant applications are available now: Grant Application. Completed applications are due by the close of business on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, with award announcements to be made in October. Award funds must be spent, and all reimbursement paperwork submitted prior to May 1, 2021.

To be eligible for the grants, programs must address at least one of the emphasis areas identified in Missouri’s Blueprint document. These include serious crash types, high-risk drivers and occupants, special vehicles, vulnerable roadway users, and special roadway environments. The more widespread the impact the program has, and the longer it lasts, the better chance it has to receive some of the limited funds. Further information on these emphasis areas is available in the Blueprint for Safer Roadways available for download at www.savemolives.com.

If you’d like to learn more about the Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, a virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., via Google Teams. If you would like a weblink to the meeting, please email Larry Stobbs at lastobbs@stjoemo.org. The meeting is open to anyone interested in saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Missouri roadways.

For more information, contact Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Chairperson Larry Stobbs, Jr. at 816-236-1474, or your local regional planning commission, as noted on the application.

USDA Offers Deferment Options for Storage Facility Borrowers

 To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering a onetime annual installment payment deferral option. No fees or prepayment penalties apply for borrowers who choose this FSFL loan flexibility option.

“Farmers are facing challenging times because of the pandemic, and FSA is constantly looking for ways to offer flexibilities to our customers to help alleviate financial stressors,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “This storage facility loan servicing option affords eligible borrowers more time to make a payment and may stop loan acceleration, foreclosure or liquidation.”

Eligible borrowers can request a one-time only annual installment payment deferral for loans having terms of three, five, seven or ten years. The installment deferral option is not available for 12-year term loans. The FSFL installment payments will remain the same, except for the last year. The original loan interest rate and annual payment due date will remain the same. However, because the installment payment deferral is a one-year loan term extension, the final payment will be higher due to additional accrued interest.

Borrowers interested in exercising the one-time annual installment deferral option should contact FSA to make the request and to obtain, complete and sign required forms.

FSFLs provide low-interest financing for producers to store, handle and transport eligible commodities.