Obituary -- Bonnie Baker 1941-2021

Bonnie Sue Baker, 80, Stanberry, MO passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at a Stanberry, MO nursing home.

She was born on July 8, 1941 in San Diego, California the daughter of Ernest Ralph and Virdlain (Porch) Bosley.

She and her husband, Johnny E. Baker, were joined as one on September 27, 1958 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Stanberry by Reverend Richard Davis. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2000.

Bonnie was baptized at the Parnell Methodist Church as a small child and again in the Stanberry Methodist Church in 2001. She worked at the Pioneer Cap Factory in Stanberry for 24 years, the Grant City Cap Factory for 13 years, and then at Pineview Manor Nursing Home Laundry for 19 years. She enjoyed sewing and reading and loved to work outside.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Duncan.

Bonnie is survived by her son, John (Gemma) Baker, Stanberry, MO; daughters, Cheryl Hecker, St. Joseph, MO, Sandi Bracken, Arkansas, and Beverly Baker, Stanberry, MO; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Ernie (Deana) Bosley, Frank (Margaret) Bosley; sisters, Eda Cahoon and Norma Cox; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Stanberry United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery, Stanberry, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and/or Stanberry Ministerial Alliance in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Garnette Treese 1943-2021

Garnette M. (Hawk) Treese, 78, of Maryville, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville.

Garnette was born on August 23, 1943 in Sheridan, Missouri to George B. and Margaret E. (Miller) Hawk she had lived in Redding, Iowa and Ravenwood, Missouri. She was a graduate of Northeast Nodaway High School and member of the United Methodist Church in Ravenwood. Garnette loved to travel and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She had worked at Conception Abbey and later at St. Francis Hospital working as a respiratory therapist and an x-ray technician.

She married Bill Treese on September 2, 1961 in Platte City, Missouri. He survives of the home. additional survivors include their children Todd (Mary) Treese, Des Moines, Iowa, Tassi Bryant, Maryville, Missouri and Tonia (Tim) Auffert, Basehor, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Traci Major, one brother, Dean Hawk and sister, JoAnne Hawk.

Mrs. Treese has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Memorial Service 11am Friday, December 31st at Price Funeral Home. Burial Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ravenwood, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials to Oak Lawn Cemetery or the Ministry Center.

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Courthouse News for December 29th, 2021

On December 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed additional charges against Stephen Marshall (58) of Gilman City, a former substitute teacher at South Harrison. He now faces 15 counts of Harassment (Felony) and 19 counts Assault (Special Victim). 

On December 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Micra Hernandez (40) of Blythedale alleging DWI and Speeding.

On December 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Stanley Thresher (71) of Bethany alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On December 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Tyler Travis (29) of St. Joseph alleging DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License. 

On December 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Darryl Bess (58) of Kansas City (KS) alleging Violation of Protection Order. Bond was set at $2,500, cash only.

On December 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Naomi Christiansen (53) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on a City of St. Joseph Warrant (No Valid License). 

On December 21st, Northwest Mo Info reported that a structure fire destroyed the home of John Paul and Ashley Woods of Cainsville. The next day, Nail Excavating paid for lunch at Woods & Main and a donation jar for the family was set up.

On December 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jeffrey Hudson (40) of Kansas City alleging DWI, Speeding (20-25 mph over), and No Valid License.

On December 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Ian Flanders (21) of Bethany alleging Speeding (20-25 mph over) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On December 22nd, Special Prosecutor Barbara Klima filed charges against Chris Campbell (38) of Indianola (IA) in Gentry County alleging Non-Support.

On December 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2002 Chevy Pickup driven by Jorge Herrera (23) of Clearmont was southbound on Route 71 twelve miles south of Maryville when it lost control on the frost covered roadway, traveled off the west side, overturned, and came to rest in a ditch on its top. Herrera received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph.

On December 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2010 Nissan driven by Kenneth Bray (71) of Burlington Junction was southbound on 71 five miles north of Maryville at around 6:15 am that morning when he tried to overtake another vehicle, lost control on the frost covered roadway, went off the east side, and overturned. Bray received serious injuries and was life flighted to Mosaic of St. Joseph.

On December 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2005 GMC Pickup driven by Richard Draper (39) of Albany was eastbound on 136 two miles east of Albany at around 6:25 am when he lost control on the frost covered roadway, west off the left side, struck an embankment, and overturned. Draper received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Albany.

On December 24th, a Bedford woman reported that someone had dumped six pallets in her yard in Bedford.

On December 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Matthew Riddle (30) of Hopkins in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Driving While Suspended, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On December 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chad Davis (36) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on charges of Speeding, Driving While Revoked, No Insurance, No Seat Belt, and No Plates.

On December 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Billy Pottorff (45) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Failure to Signal, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On December 27th, an SUV was eastbound on Route 136 one mile east of Maryville and went off the south side of the roadway that afternoon. Two cop cars and a tow truck were on the scene.

On December 27th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Daniel Scott Dougherty (40) of Darlington alleging Tampering with Property of Another and Stealing.

Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Obituary -- Donald Davis 1951-2021

Donald Whorton Davis, 70, of Malvern, Iowa, formerly of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Donald was born on November 28, 1951 in Ravenwood, Missouri to Donald Dean and Wilma Jean (Buholt) Davis. He was a graduate of Ravenwood High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University. He was a school teacher for 45 years.

Survivors include his son, Donald Drew Davis, Dunlap, Iowa, grandson, Donald Michael Davis, Dunlap, Iowa; brother, Kurt (Sandy) Davis, Maryville, Missouri; two nephews, Ryan Davis, Platte City, Missouri and Tyler Davis, Warrensburg, Missouri and many cousins, close friends and colleagues.

Mr. Davis has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home.

Memorial Service 11 am Saturday, January 8th at the Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be made in care of Oak Lawn Cemetery or East Mills High School Booster Club, 1505 East 15th Street, Malvern, Iowa 51551.

www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Obituary -- Wanda Hayden 1936-2021

Wanda Louise Pierson Hayden, 85, of Worth, MO, formerly of Nodaway Co., MO, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Pine View Manor in Stanberry. She was born Oct. 31, 1936, in a farm house one mile north of Quitman, the only child of Ernest Lee Pierson and Louie Marjorie Garner Pierson. Her family lived on a number of different farmsteads and she attended the rural elementary schools of Lone Valley, Sunrise and Ireland. In 1954, she graduated from Pickering High School after spending part of her junior year attending the Woodland, WA High School. When her parents moved from Washington to southern California, she returned to Pickering for her senior year and lived with Bertha C. Ingels Neal, assisting with household chores.

On Dec. 21, 1953, in Orange, CA, she was united in marriage to Harold E. Hayden and during his pursuit of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Columbia, she worked for the University of Missouri in the Accounting and Statistics Department of the School of Business and Public Administration and then for two Food and Nutrition specialists at the Missouri Extension Service. Upon Dr. Hayden’s graduation in June, 1958, they and their 13-month-old son, Jeffrey, settled at Barnard. Many days and nights followed serving the veterinary needs of surrounding communities and making friends, totaling forty-four years of business.

As a young person, Wanda had taken piano lessons for six years and was able to provide music as needed for the churches her family attended beginning at Workman Chapel, then the Pickering Christian Church, the Barnard Christian Church and the Gentry Christian Church, where she was currently a member. She was baptized into Jesus Christ’s Forever Kingdom in 1949, and has been a devoted student of the Bible, teaching Sunday School and holding Bible studies.

Her hobbies included researching family histories and crocheting afghans. Among her many happy moments was time shared with her children’s families and she enjoyed the blessings of having grandchildren and great-grandchildren. With her husband’s retirement from Veterinary Medicine in 2002, together they participated in activities related to their Worth, MO farm which they had purchased in 1963. In Sept. 2004, they moved to that area.

She was a former member of the National Right to Life and the now defunct Auxiliary to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and is a life member of the Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 22, 2018, her parents and a step-father, Melvin Shaw and is survived by a fiancé, Bobby Gene “B.G.” Clark of Stanberry; two sons: Jeffrey Lee (Lora) Hayden of Platte City and Paul Stephen (Heather) Hayden of Worth; two daughters: Becky Jo (David) Clements of Liberty and Susan Rene (Terry) Pryor of St. Joseph; seven granddaughters: Mindy (Josh) Bushman of O’Fallon, Julie (Curt) Ramsey of Salisbury, Amber Rhynerson of Kearney, Tiffany (Evan) Schonour of Kansas City, Sheila (Brandon Hill) Hayden of Holden, Megan (Mike) Colwell of Holt and Jessica (Kevin Kerrick) Mead of St. Joseph; two grandsons: Daniel Hayden of Sedalia and Liam Hayden of Worth; 11 great-grandchildren: Emma and Molly Fadin, Asher and Arden Rhynerson, Hayden and Annie Ramsey, Adalyn Campbell, Cohen and Darren Schonour and Bodhi and Dalton Colwell; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a step-brother, David (Joyce) Shaw of Broken Arrow, OK; two step-nieces, Shelly Shaw and LeAnn Burns and a step-great-niece, Blythe Burns; and many cousins and other relatives.

Services 11 am Thursday, December 30th at Price Funeral Home. Burial Nodaway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 29th at the funeral home. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the Stanberry Ministerial Alliance, Inc.

Tiger Boys Stun Ranked Green City, Hand Them Their First Loss

Worth County stunned previously unbeaten Green City Thursday 63-60 in Trenton at the Holiday Hoops classic. The girls fell 48-32. How well Worth County’s boys have done depends on which team has shown up. They had an impressive win over Northeast Nodaway, played a good game but lost to Mound City, and got another impressive win over North Andrew. But then they dropped a 57-56 heartbreaker to St. Joseph Christian and then played their worst game of the year, an 84-53 thrashing at Mount Ayr.

But against Green City, the Tigers grabbed the lead, held it for most of the game, lost it in the fourth quarter, but regained it and hit their free throws down the stretch to gain the win despite horrific foul trouble.

Both teams started off red hot, but Aydan Gladstone kept the Tigers in the game as he scored the first eight points of the game for Worth County. Green City led 9-8 at one point, but then Brent Harris got a steal, Jackson Runde aired it out, and Tyler New finished for the Tigers. Aydan Gladstone added a free throw and Jackson Runde buried a three to make it 14-9. Runde’s second triple gave Worth County a 19-13 lead after one.

The Tigers continued to put on a clinic through the first part of the second quarter, going ahead by as much as 28-17 after Grant Cameron hit Tyler New, who slashed to the basket. But then Jackson Runde picked up his third, and then Gladstone picked up his third and fourth fouls as Green City started chipping away at the free throw line. Tyler New and Grant Cameron kept Worth County afloat, but by the half, it was down to 33-30.

Jackson Runde put the Tigers on his back to start the third quarter, getting a three point play and scoring off a drive to make it 38-30. The Gophers cut it back down to 38-35 after a guarded three, but Tyler New and Jackson Runde slashed to the rim and Jackson Smith got a pass from Levi Cassavaugh and hit a 3-pointer to make it 45-35. 

Runde picked up his fourth foul trying to jump a pass, but Worth County maintained its cushion until the end of the third, when a defensive lapse at the buzzer sparked the Gophers, who came up red hot to start the fourth quarter. By the six minute mark, the lead was gone as Landon Fields put Green City ahead 52-51. 

Things threatened to go from bad to worse when Runde picked up his fifth foul on a charge/block situation, and the Gophers led by as much as 56-52 at the 3:51 mark. But Aydan Gladstone kept the Tigers in the game with a 3-pointer after Tyler New kicked one out to him. Green City missed a 3-pointer, and Jackson Smith found Gladstone inside with 2:01 left as the Tigers regained the lead at 57-56. Tyler New got a steal and then fed Aydan Gladstone in transition, and his free throws put Worth County up 59-56.

Green City worked the ball inside to cut it to 59-58 with 1:25 left, but then Levi Cassavaugh, who saw extended minutes Thursday, hit two free throws with 52 seconds left to extend it to three at 61-58. Green City missed a tying three, but the ball went out off Worth County, and Asher Briggs-Tipton’s putback cut it to one again at 61-60 with 23 seconds left.

Jackson Smith made one out of two with 20 seconds left to make it 62-60, and Green City’s go-ahead three with 7 seconds left was in and out. Levi Cassavaugh got the defensive board and was fouled with 4.4 seconds left, hitting one of two to make it 63-60. Green City rushed it up the floor, but Landon Fields’ prayer from 35 feet was wild, and Worth County came away with the win.

Aydan Gladstone had 19 points for the Tigers. Jackson Runde had 17, Tyler New 11, Jackson Smith 7, Grant Cameron 4, Levi Cassavaugh 3, and Brent Harris 2.

Jackson Runde had 6 rebounds. Jackson Smith and Tyler New had 4 each, Levi Cassavaugh and Grant Cameron 3, and Aydan Gladstone 2.

Tyler New had 9 assists for the Tigers. Jackson Smith had 5, Aydan Gladstone, Levi Cassavaugh, and Grant Cameron each had 2, and Jackson Runde had 1.

But the biggest stat of the game was in the turnover category. Worth County only turned the ball over 8 times despite facing nonstop Gopher pressure all game. Also impressive was their play on the boards, in which they only gave up 7 offensive boards, and the free throws, in which they shot 16 of 21 from the line.

Jacquelyn Cline Scores 15 as Mustang Girls Beat Wildcards Again

Jacquelyn Cline scored 15 points and the North Nodaway girls overcame 25 turnovers to beat Stewartsville/Osborn 42-34 Tuesday. The Mustangs lost 55-44 to Pattonsburg in the Christmas shootout at Trenton the next day.

North Nodaway had struggled to get out of the gates against South Holt, but they got off to a good start against the Wildcards. They fell behind 4-2, but then Lauren Herndon hit a 3-pointer, Jacquelyn Cline scored off a steal, and Saryn Brown got a putback to make it 9-4 at the 2:37 mark of the first quarter.

But the Wildcards, with their multiple looks on defense, turned things up and started getting the ball into their bigs, 6’1” Maddison Lundy and 5’11” Ashlee Kauth. By the end of the first quarter, the lead had disappeared in a flurry of turnovers and the orange shirts had moved ahead 12-9. 

Lauren Herndon jumped a pass early in the second to put North Nodaway back in front 14-12, but then the turnovers mounted again, with North Nodaway committing seven more in the first four minutes of the second quarter and falling behind 16-14. Somehow, they remained part of the game as they managed to get enough trips to the line to hang around. Defensively, Kelsey Barcus and Angie Parker took charges to keep Stewartsville/Osborn off the board. Somehow, they were down only 19-16 at the half despite all the turnovers.

Lundy knocked one down for the Wildcards to put them up 21-18, but then Jacquelyn Cline got the Mustangs going with a putback. She hit Lauren Herndon for three, and then scooped it over the Stewartsville/Osborn skyscrapers and converted a three point play to make it 26-21 at the 2:12 mark.

But once again, the turnovers started to mount again and the orange shirts knocked down a baseline shot from Kauth and then Lundy got a steal off the press in the last 10 seconds of the third, and all of a sudden, it was 26-25 after three.

It didn’t get any better right away as the Wildcards regained the lead at 27-26 to start the fourth, but after Lundy missed two free throws that would have made it three, Saylor Brown went on one of her big scoring bursts for North Nodaway as she scored off a drive and then Saryn Brown threw a lob pass that somehow got through against the Stewartsville/Osborn skyscrapers and Saylor Brown drew a foul and hit both free throws. North Nodaway got another stop and Kelsi Barcus hit Jacquelyn Cline in the right corner for her second three to make it 33-27. Somehow, despite all the turnovers, North Nodaway was in position to ice the game away.

Ashlee Kauth kept her team in the game, twice pulling the Wildcards to within four. But then Saryn Brown came away with a defensive board and Jacquelyn Cline got behind the defense and drew a foul, hitting both free throws with 4:05 left. Saryn Brown added another free throw and threw a backdoor pass to Saylor that somehow got through to put the Mustangs up 40-32. 

Lundy hit a free throw to answer, but the Mustangs were not in the bonus and were able to bleed the clock out as the Wildcards could not put North Nodaway on the line. Finally, after a long possession, Saylor Brown got to the rim and hit two free throws before Kauth got loose in the closing seconds for a meaningless basket.

Jacquelyn Cline had 15 for the Mustangs. Saylor Brown had 9, Saryn Brown and Lauren Herndon 8 each, and Ellaina Renfro 2. 

Ellaina Renfro had 2 blocks. Saryn Brown and Lauren Herndon had 1 each.

Ellaina Renfro and Saylor Brown had 10 boards. Saryn Brown had 9, Jacquelyn Cline 8, and Lauren Herndon 2.

Saylor Brown had 4 assists. Jacquelyn Cline and Saryn Brown had 3, and Kelsey Barcus had 1.

Saylor Brown had 6 tips. Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown had 3 each, and Jacquelyn Cline had 2.

Lauren Herndon had 6 steals. Saylor Brown had 4, Saryn Brown and Jacquelyn Cline 3 each, and Ellaina Renfro 1.

Despite the Wildcards’ big size advantage, North Nodaway once again kept them off the boards, only giving up 8 for the night. They saved themselves at the free throw line, where they were 15 for 22 for the night.

Dylan McIntyre Scores 30; Bluejay Boys Win Fourth Straight

Northeast Nodaway’s boys, after winning the Platte Valley Invitational, hit a rough spot, losing to Worth County and then by a lot to Stanberry, which is ranked in the state. But then, they recovered with a 60-31 win over King City the next night. They played two tough games against Nodaway Valley and Rock Port, beating the Thunder 54-48 and Rock Port 41-37 before last Tuesday’s 75-36 win over DeKalb.

Coach Rory Jackson said that he didn’t make any special adjustments following the back to back losses; he said it was just a matter of getting football players Auston Pride and Dylan McIntyre worked into the rotation. The patience paid off as the Bluejays began turning things around in their next three games before playing their most complete game of the year.

DeKalb came into the game looking to improve on last year’s three win season; they won the consolation at the Platte Valley Invitational and were looking to drive and set up threes all night long. The gym is a difficult place to play, very tiny and noisy, and the drive is difficult, as there is no good way to get there; the team bus made it almost all the way to Plattsburg before discovering their mistake and turning back. 

The game started off tight as Devin Hall kept DeKalb in the game and the Bluejay lead was only 12-10 at the 2:07 mark. The Bluejays were getting scoring from everyone, but they could not buy a stop on defense. But finally, Northeast locked down on defense and shut out DeKalb for six minutes as they gained separation and put the game away.

Dylan McIntyre got a tip, Ben Boswell got a steal, and Zach Pride got a finish to spark the run. Boswell got another steal and finish, Zech Pride got a triple, and then Ben Boswell hit a free throw to put Northeast up 20-10 after one.

McIntyre got untracked in the second quarter with eight points during the next stretch. He started off with a steal, then Auston Pride aired one out to Ben Boswell. Pride hit Dylan McIntyre on a high-low look, and then Ben Boswell hit Dylan for a layup after Zach Pride got a steal and Auston got a tip. Dylan McIntyre finished with a steal and Auston Pride scored from inside to cap the run with Northeast up 32-10 at the 4:45 mark of the second.

But DeKalb didn’t give up easily and they fought back, finding the range from downtown to get their deficit down to 36-20 late in the first half before Dylan McIntyre got a steal to make it 38-20 at the break.

Colton Swalley hit Dylan McIntyre cutting inside, Auston Pride cutting inside, and then Zach Pride in transition to start the Bluejays in the second half. Dylan McIntyre aired one out to Zach Pride to make it 46-20.

Once again, DeKalb fought back, with Devin Hall’s steal bringing the Tigers back to within 46-25. But then Auston Pride’s free throw and Ben Boswell’s triple killed the rally. Auston Pride got a putback, drew a foul, and missed the ensuing free throw, but then Dylan McIntyre was there for the putback for a four point play. DeKalb hit a guarded three, but then the rest of the quarter featured a scoring outburst from McIntyre, who proceeded to score 16 in the period as the Bluejays scored 31 in the quarter. Ben Boswell added a 3-point play after he got a tip and Dylan got a steal and fed him for the finish. When the dust had settled, Northeast was up 69-34 at the end of the third quarter and well in control.

Colton Swalley hit a 3-pointer to get on the board, Dylan McIntyre got his 30th point, and Ethan Gascoigne added a free throw for the Bluejays in the fourth quarter.

Dylan McIntyre had 30 for the Bluejays. Ben Boswell had 19, Zach Pride 11, Auston Pride 9, Colton Swalley 3, Lane Dack 2, and Ethan Gascoigne 1.

Dylan McIntyre had 2 blocks. Lane Dack and Ben Boswell had 1.

Dylan McIntyre had 12 boards to go with his 30 points. Auston Pride had 7, Lane Dack 4, Zach Pride 3, Colton Swalley, Ben Boswell, and Ethan Gascoigne 2 each, and Brycen Kennard and Boston Adwell 1 each.

Dylan McIntyre, Ben Boswell, Auston Pride, and Colton Swalley all had 4 assists. Zach Pride had 3, Boston Adwell 2, and Ethan Gascoigne 1.

Ben Boswell had 5 tips. Dylan McIntyre had 4, Zach Pride 2, and Auston Pride and Lane Dack 1.

Dylan McIntyre had 6 steals. Ben Boswell and Colton Swalley had 3 each, Zach Pride 2, and Boston Adwell and Brycen Kennard 1 each.

Courthouse News for December 23rd, 2021

On December 13th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that George Hosfield (89) of Tingley was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion Southbound on Hwy 169 near 170th Street.  Hosfield lost control of his vehicle, coming to a rest in the Northbound ditch.  Hosfield was airlifted and later passed away due to his injuries sustained in the crash.  Assisting at the scene were the Mt. Ayr Fire Department and Ringgold County EMS.

On December 13th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department was requested to conduct a welfare check at a home in New Market. Officers located Kevin Woldruff (70) deceased inside his home. His body was taken to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Subsequently, it was determined he had died of natural causes.

On December 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Alexas Davis (24) of Wichita (KS) was southbound on I-35 between Bethany and Eagleville when she traveled off the west side of the roadway, overturned multiple times, and came to rest on its wheels facing east. She and a passenger, Joan Robinson (32) of Wichita, received moderate injuries and were taken to Harrison County Hospital. 

On December 15th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department received reports of smoke during the storms that day. They were believed to be carried into the area from heavy winds from wildfires in Kansas. There were reports of smoke as far east as the Iowa/Illinois border.

On December 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Arthur Mack (67) of Skidmore alleging Attempted Stealing (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On December 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Micra Hernandez (40) of Blythedale in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

On December 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Maryah Smith (21) of Springfield in Harrison County on a Polk County Warrant (Speeding).

On December 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jacob Flint (19) of Burlington Junction alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance.

On December 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Lisa Hunt (36) of Bethany alleging Assault (Felony) and Trespassing.

On December 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Brianna Edigo (21) of Lake Charles (LA) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Insurance, and No Plates.

A recent nationwide threat against schools went viral on Tik Tok, with a target date of December 17th. While there was no specific threat against local schools, law enforcement was present at all Nodaway County schools that day out of an abundance of precaution. Subsequently, six Sioux City students were arrested and charged with Harassment. The Sioux City Police Department says that additional charges may be pending. Five West Des Moines students were arrested; three were charged with Harassment and two were charged with Terrorism. One Dubuque student was arrested and charged with Terrorism after allegedly posting a threat on social media.

On December 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Taylor (46) of Union Star in Nodaway County on a City of St. Joseph Warrant (Traffic Violation), a Clay County Warrant for Contempt of Court (Non-Support), Driving While Suspended, and No Plates.

On December 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Charles McClellan (34) of Castle Rock (CO) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

On December 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Angela Larison (37) of Sheridan in Worth County on a charges of DWI.

On December 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Lawrence Henderson (68) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on a charge of No Seat Belt and a Cole County Misdemeanor Warrant.

On December 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Davidson Hosteen (55) of Polo in Harrison County on a charge of DWI.

Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Obituary -- Wilma WIlson 1926-2021

Wilma L. Wilson, 95, of Albany, Missouri, passed away December 19, 2021 at Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City. Wilma was born May 13, 1926 in Albany, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Roy and Mary (Roach) Moad.

On November 27, 1955, Wilma was united in marriage to Ival Dale Wilson. He preceded her in death December 3, 1998.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Orven and Melvin Moad, sister-in-law, Fern Moad, brothers-in-law, Junior Wilson & wife Treasa, Roy Wilson, Bob Wilson & wife Jeane and Max Wilson.

Survivors: sisters-in-law, Louise, Moad, Albany; Rose Wilson, Lompoc, CA; Linda Wilson, Albany; Joyce Turner, St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Burial:  1:00 PM Thursday, December 23 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany.  There is no scheduled family visitation.  Friends may call anytime after 9:00 AM Thursday at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany.  Online Condolences:  www.robersonpolleychapel.com

Obituary -- Norma Clark 1936-2021

Norma Louise (Long) Clark, 85, of Ruskin, FL, formerly of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the LifePath Hospice in Ruskin.

Norma was born on July 23, 1936, in Sheridan, MO.  Her parents were Loyd Jay and Lillie Viola (West) Long; both preceded her in death in 1989.

She graduated from Grant City High School, Grant City, MO, in 1954.  She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from NWMSU in 1958.  In 1990, she received a master’s degree from Northwest in early childhood development. 

In 1958, Norma married Philip E. Bram in Grant City, MO.  In 1991, She married J.L. Clark, in Maryville, MO.  He preceded her in death.

Norma taught first grade in Hopkins, MO, then retired after 28 years as a kindergarten teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Maryville.  She was also the co-founder of the Jack and Jill Nursery School in Maryville.

She was a member and attended the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, past president of the Community Teachers Association, Chapter HT, PEO, Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae, Maryville Country Club Board of Directors, Women’s Golf Association in Maryville and Golf Club of Cypress Creek, Ruskin, FL., and the co-coordinator for Road to Recovery. 

Her survivors include her 2 children: Julie Lang, Naples, FL, and Jeff (Kim) Bram, Maryville, MO; brother, Gweldon Long, Maryville; 5 grandchildren: Hannah and Teddy Lang, Adrian, Jessica, and Jackson Bram; 3 great grandchildren: Laney, Nate and Abby; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Aldo Berich, Ruskin, FL.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Isadora Cemetery, Isadora, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:-00 PM, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Bram Funeral Home.    

Memorials in Norma's name are suggested to Chapter HT, PEO, Maryville, MO.

Obituary -- Shirley Schmidt 1936-2021

Shirley Frances (Joyner) Schmidt, 85, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville with her family by her side.

Shirley was born near Ravenwood, MO, on August 30, 1936, to Ben C. Joyner and Dora E. (Frampton) Joyner.   She was preceded in death, by her  husband JR Schmidt who passed away February 1, 2021, her parents, grandparents, an infant brother and an infant sister, Urchel Jean.  As well as her brother, Harold (Jean), her 2 sisters: Dottie (Dayle) Shipps and Lettie (Don) Schultz.

She graduated from Ravenwood High School, now Northeast Nodaway High School, in 1954. 

On November 3, 1956, she was united in marriage to Junior R. (JR) Schmidt, at the Ravenwood Methodist Church. 

To this union 3 children were born: a daughter, Debra (Rick) Bennett; and sons: Steven (Rhonda), and David (Dana).  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Jayla (Brian) McGary, Bryce Schmidt, Shila (Jeff) Sybert, Justin (Kylee) Bennett, Tyler (Courtney) Schmidt, Keaton (Katy) Schmidt, and Bailey (Bryson) Fergison; 9 great grandchildren: Sway, Palmer and Evia Bennett,  Cade and Corbin Sybert, Kollin and Addysin McGary, and Eleanor and Patrick Schmidt; and by nieces and nephews. 

Shirley and JR were farmers, retiring in 2006.  She was a member of the First Christian Church, Maryville, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, Rockford Club, and the Spare Moments Club.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, knitting and sewing. 

Funeral services were 2:00 PM, Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial followed in the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, also of Maryville.

The family received friends from 5-7:00 PM on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Bram Funeral Home.

Storm Knocks Power Out of Area

Storms Wednesday afternoon and evening knocked power out of the area. Sheridan lost power at around 5:30 that evening; service was restored at 7:23, but the lights flickered on and off for another 40 minutes before they finally stayed on. Grant City was without power from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. Some parts of Hopkins and Pickering didn’t lose power at all, but the school was out until noon Thursday, meaning school was called off that day. 

There were sustained winds of at least 30 mph with these storms, which stretched from Oklahoma to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service issued over 50 tornado warnings all night. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the area and then extended. 

There were winds as high as 90 mph in Omaha and Lincoln, and there was a wildfire in Kansas that blew smoke into the area. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department got calls about the smoke, which could be smelled as far east as the Illinois border. There were at least six tornadoes spawned in Iowa.

However, the area was spared some of the worst damage. Part of a tree went down on the south end of Sheridan. Winds blew down sheds east of town, blew some windows out of the Grant City Post Office, and blew down both sheds in Mark Fletcher’s yard. The storm uprooted a tree in Maitland.

At its peak, around 258,000 Evergy customers, or over 15%, were without power. By Thursday, power was restored to all but 20,000 customers although some outages extended into the weekend. Service to most areas was restored by Sunday. Downed power lines, broken poles, and other damage complicated the work.

Over 250 people from other utilities came and assisted Evergy with the restoration of power, including crews from Ameren, Liberty Utilities, and the City of Springfield. Crews worked around the clock to restore power.

United Electric reported that their system had 115 broken poles and many more downed wires. At the height of the storm, around 3,300 customers, or 40% of their customers, were without power. The first outage came in at 4:30 pm Wednesday, and service was restored to most customers by around 11 pm Thursday night. All 24 lineman worked 30 hours until all power was restored. They received help from Kiowa and Platte-Clay Electric.

Jackson Smith, Brent Harris Cut Skyscraper Down to Size

Jackson Smith and Brent Harris played out of their minds Tuesday night, cutting down 6’9” skyscraper Owen Graham to size, and the rest of the North Andrew squad couldn’t make it up as Worth County got their second win of the season, 54-42 over North Andrew. On top of that, Jackson Smith shared scoring honors with Grant Cameron, getting 13 points for the night.

Smith and Harris took turns guarding Graham, faceguarding him all over the post so that he couldn’t get the ball. Graham got his points with 16, as did Hayden Ecker with 13, but the Tigers had a balanced attack, with six players scoring six or more and the Tigers getting the kind of depth that coach Les New was looking for.

North Andrew scored the first basket of the game, but then got off to an inauspicious start as Graham tipped a ball into the wrong basket while trying to get a rebound. For the rest of the first quarter, it was all Tigers as Tyler New scored off an Aydan Gladstone steal, Aydan took on Graham and another red shirt and scored two free throws, Jackson Runde hit a 3-pointer, as did Jackson Smith, Aydan Gladstone had a pullup, Brent Harris got on the board with a backdoor look, and Tyler New converted a drive at the buzzer to put the Tigers up 18-4.

The second quarter was a different story as North Andrew started making a concerted effort to get Graham the ball and Ecker knocked down a couple of 3-pointers in the period. Smith’s second triple put the Tigers up 21-6, but then North Andrew switched from a man to a zone and started coming back. By the 2:31 mark, the lead had shrunk to 24-20 after a lob to Graham, but then Jackson Runde stopped the bleeding with a 3-pointer before Braxon Linville’s layup at the buzzer cut North Andrew’s deficit to 27-22 at the half.

Linville cut inside and scored to start the second half, but then Worth County did a much better job of controlling the ball, and they got some offensive boards to keep possessions alive. They rebuilt their lead as Jackson Smith hit a 3-pointer and Aydan Gladstone scored from inside to make it 32-24. While Gladstone was not the leading scorer, he was occupying the Cardinal defense and was opening everyone else up. 

North Andrew cut it back down to 32-27, but then Grant Cameron, who had missed a ton of shots in the first half, hit a 3-pointer from the left side. He then stole a lazy inbounds pass, his second of the night, and hit another one to make it 38-27. The teams traded buckets until the early part of the fourth quarter, when Brent Harris twice got loose backdoor to put Worth County up 47-32 to start the period.

The Cardinals tried to press, but then Grant Cameron scored off a Tyler New steal and then added a 3-pointer to make it 52-35.

North Andrew got a late rally, fueled by several missed free throws by the Tigers. They got as close as 52-42 before Grant Cameron got loose in transition and got a layup with 15 seconds left to put icing on the cake.

Grant Cameron and Jackson Smith had 13 points each for the Tigers. Tyler New had 10, and Aydan Gladstone, Jackson Runde, and Brent Harris all had 6.

Saryn Brown Leads Mustang Rally that Falls Just Short

Saryn Brown did all she could for the Mustang girls Friday against South Holt, scoring 11 of her 15 points against the Knights in the fourth quarter. But North Nodaway’s rally fell two points short and they fell to the Knights 38-36.

Last year, the Knights beat North Nodaway twice; once in Hopkins and once in districts. The focus of the game was in shutting down Rayleigh Guyer and Chloee Prussman and make someone else beat them; they put a triangle and two on them. But Mylee Prussman hit two early three pointers to fuel the Knights. Despite playing with just six players, the Knights were swarming and pressing, with North Nodaway committing six turnovers and giving up seven offensive boards in the first quarter. They spotted the home side 13 straight points before Saryn Brown hit a shot at the buzzer to make it 13-2.

North Nodaway did better in the second quarter, but nothing seemed to work as the lead twice grew to 17. They trailed 19-2, fought their way back to 19-8, only for Guyer to hit two tough shots with a hand in her face as the Knights led 25-8 at the half.

All of a sudden, North Nodaway realized they could play ball with the Knights and started doing better. Guyer hit a 30-footer to put the Knights up 30-13 at the 4:18 mark of the third, but then South Holt started getting in foul trouble, with Riley Schneider, Mylee Prussman, and Guyer all getting three. North Nodaway adjusted in the period as they did a much better job shadowing Mylee Prussman, while keeping Guyer and Mylee Prussman locked down. 

With North Nodaway playing one of their best defensive stretches, holding the Knights scoreless for an eight minute span, they started to come back. Lauren Herndon hit two free throws, Saryn Brown hit a free throw, and Saylor Brown got a steal and layup and added a 3-pointer to get the Mustang deficit under double digits by the end of the third.

Whenever the Mustangs have struggled over the last two years, Saryn Brown has frequently been the player stepping up, trying to keep her team in the game. In the 22 point loss to Worth County in the Northwest Missouri Tournament last year, for instance, she went to the line 20 times, for instance. In Friday’s game, North Nodaway started getting the ball into her at will, starting with a fourth chance putback. Sh then added a three point play to make it 30-26 as Riley Schneider fouled out.

But then South Hold adjusted, having Guyer drive to the basket every single time she touched the ball. She stopped the bleeding for the Knights, getting a layup and adding two free throws to make it 34-26 at the 4:03 mark. Saryn Brown got a steal, but then Chloee Prussman countered with a putback to put her team up 36-28 with 2:34 left in the game.

North Nodaway finally did a better job helping out on Guyer, and she turned it over twice as the Mustangs started coming back again. Saryn Brown got a putback and added a drive to make it 36-32 at the 1:33 mark. 

The Mustangs got the ball back with a chance to cut it to two, but threw it away, and Guyer cut inside to make it 38-32. North Nodaway’s last chance came with 20 seconds, when Chloee Prussman got her fifth foul, leaving South Holt with four players. Lauren Herndon hit both free throws to make it 38-34. North Nodaway tried to force South Holt to inbound the ball to Abby Sipes, but she then got the ball to Guyer, who dribbled 12 seconds off the clock before North Nodaway could get her fouled with 8 seconds left. She missed the 1-1, and Jacquelyn Cline took it down the middle and threw up a runner. It went in, but time expired before North Nodaway could call timeout and stop the clock.

Saryn Brown had 15 points for the Mustangs. Saylor Brown had 9, including 7 in the third quarter. Lauren Herndon and Jacquelyn Cline had 6 each. Saryn Brown had 10 boards and 4 steals. Saylor Brown had 9 boards and 4 steals, while Lauren Herndon had 8 boards.

Obituary -- Beverly King 1941-2021

Beverly Ann King was born November 20, 1941 in Grant City, Missouri to Quentin an Iola (Carr) McKim. She passed away on December 14, 2021 at her home with her loving husband. 

Beverly graduated from Grant City High School in 1959. Beverly worked as a teller for Citizens Bank of Grant City and later as the receptionist for local doctors. Beverly was a life long member of the Grant City Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. 

She married Larry Gene King at the Grant City Baptist Church on December 6, 1959. To this union 2 sons were born, Stephen and Jerry. 

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James and Douglas McKim and two sisters, Kathy Shelafo and Sharon Anderson. 

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Gene of 62 years, sons: Stephen and Jerry King, both of St. Joseph, Missouri, grandchildren: Chad (Rachael) McElvain of Maryville, Amber King of St. Joseph, Laura King of Grant City, great-grandchildren: Carleigh, Brennan and Mylee McElvain and Cason and Milleigha King, brother: David (Barbara) McKim and sister Nancy (David) Elliott.

Memorial services were 1:00 pm Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City. Burial was in Grant City Cemetery. 

Obituary -- Don Brown 1938-2021

Don Brown, 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Young officiating. Open visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the funeral home 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Family will greet friends and family 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 prior to the funeral. Memorials may be given to Don Brown memorial. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, where we 'Celebrate Life'.

Donald Lee Brown was born April 28, 1938, in rural Blockton, Iowa the son of Homer (Doc) Brown and Vera (Hibbs) Brown. He attended rural grade school in the Blockton area and then attended High School at Sheridan, Missouri where he graduated. He met Pat Richardson and they were married at Maryville, Missouri, January 17, 1959. To this loving union they were blessed with four children, Pam, Tammy, Doug and Mark.

Don loved working and taught his children that hard work was the way of life. He worked for many farmers with pride and care as if the farm ground and the livestock were his own. In 1992, he left farm and started working for Lisle Corporation for 16 years. He loved this opportunity but his love for farming was still there. He would leave Lisles’ after worked and go to Tri-Tractor to assemble machinery. He did both jobs until his retirement in 2008, and then he enjoyed lawn mowing for neighbors until his health failed.

He enjoyed Christmas and Labor Day picnics with his children.

Preceding Don in death were his parents, Doc and Vera Brown; infant sister, Phyllis; sister, Patsy Rowe; brother-in-law, Wilbur Rowe; sister-in-law, Donna Brown.

Don is survived by his wonderful wife of 62 years; children, Pam Pendroy and husband Perry of Monroe, Iowa, Tammy Tanke and husband Dwayne of Deep River, Iowa, Doug Brown and wife Megan of Clarinda, Iowa, Mark Brown and wife Cynthia of Coin, Iowa; ten grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and great grandchildren; brother, Bill Brown of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Obituary -- Dale Percifield 1958-2021

Dale Eugene Percifield was born on November 26, 1958 in Rock Island, Illinois to Willard and Bonnie Percifield. Dale passed away at his home on December 15, 2021 at the age of 63.

When Dale was young he loved to fish and he enjoyed helping family and friends when he could. He loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed beautiful sun filled days. All his life he loved God and wanted to share his thoughts with those who would listen. Although his life was not what most would agree with, he was full of love and light.

Dale was one of God's children and he knew it. His love will be felt by those who truly knew him. As he walked this earth, he walked with those who needed his love and made an impact on their life. Dale will be remembered as a beautiful soul who came to live life in his own way. He is in the light of God, helping each of you even now. Never forget who he was and the joy he leaves in your heart.

Dale leaves behind his children Doug Howard wife Abby and daughter Aislyn, Nikki Langley husband Terry and sons David and Jonathan, Jesse Percifield wife Porshia and sons Brantly and Jerod. Sisters Brenda Smith and husband Gary, Glenda Schwienebart and husband Pat, brothers Kevin Percifield and wife Leann, Kenneth Percifield and wife Debra. Many nieces and nephews, their spouses and children.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Bonnie Percifield, brother Randy Percifield, grandson Owen Howard and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday December 20, 2021 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral home in Grant City, Mo. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery in Allendale, Mo. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Worth County to Place Bond Issue on April 2022 Ballot

The Worth County R-III Board of Education gathered on December 16, 2021 to conduct regular monthly business. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM by Board President, Patricia Warner.

As part of the consent agenda, the board approved the program evaluations for food service and transportation programs. The district is always in need of quality staffing, and bus drivers across the country are at a shortage. The district is looking for substitute bus drivers and activity trip drivers, as well as prospective full-time route drivers. The board

also is accepting bids for audit services and renewed insurance with MUSIC for 2022.

In administrator reports, Mr. Borey reported on the “Shop with a Cop” program where students are chosen to go shopping and caroling with ten law enforcement officers for part of a day. There are also many other activities going on in the elementary as the first semester closes. As part of the high school report, Mr. Adwell reported on Operation Christmas Cheer where JH students deliver cards and decorations to local nursing homes.

Curriculum director and AD, Mr. Smith, reported on the process the elementary is undergoing to research new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum resources.

The superintendent’s report gave an update on the financial standing of the district and an update on the current budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The board was also presented with some of the legislative priorities from the state board of education, including teacher recruitment and retention. The district has developed a plan to continue to take steps in mitigating the spread of Covid-19, while keeping students in the classroom. As part of the plan, the district will begin offering Antigen testing to students and staff who meet the requirements to be tested after Christmas break.

In board business, the school board finalized ballot language to place a bond issue on the April 2022 ballot. Board President, Mrs. Warner said, “COVID Relief funds from the federal government have put our district in a unique position. How do we utilize that funding to make our school and our community better? As a board, we would like to see if the patrons of our district are willing to partner with us and help us make some much needed improvements to our agriculture building in addition to building a gym that would provide a place for school activities and community interaction.” More information will be published after the January meeting, but please reach out to the school with questions.

The bond issue will be proposed to provide funds for facility development and improvements. A major focus of the bond issue will be to renovate the Agriculture Education Center and construct a community center/gymnasium. 

Former Ag teacher and current AD/Curriculum Director Josh Smith said, “A renovation of our aging Agriculture facility would create new learning spaces and opportunities for our students to learn hands-on technical skills used in the industry. Reconfiguring classroom and shop areas would modernize our current structure and increase the efficiency of the building.

Upgrading our existing space would enhance classroom and laboratory exposures for our students involved in agricultural career pathways, and open the door to partnerships for agricultural learning.” In other business, the board revisited and approved the school’s Return to Learn Plan.

Worth County R-III Board of Education filing for 2 seats will remain open until December 28, 2021. The school will not be in session from December 20 through January 3, with teachers returning for professional development on January 3, 2022. The next board of education meeting will be January 20, 2022 at 7:30.

More information on the meeting and board of education agendas can be found at: https://www.wc.k12.mo.us/boemeetings

The Sheridan Express welcomes letters both for and against the bond proposal. Please send all letters to Sheridan Express, 205 N. 4th #8, Sheridan, MO 64486. Printed letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Sheridan Express.

Obituary -- Dean Weddle 1926-2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved “Poppy” Dean Weddle, who went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2021. 

Dean was born March 27, 1926 to Rufus and Opal (Campbell) Weddle in Allendale, Missouri. He attended primary school in Allendale, Missouri and joined the United States, Army in 1944 where he rose to the rank of Tec 5, as a heavy truck driver, in World War II. While enlisted, Dean was awarded meritoriously for his service in the African and European theaters as a member of the 3613 Quarter Master Truck Company, where he participated in the major Allied Ardennes Offensive and liberated Jewish prisoners being held in the Buchenwald Camp. 

After his honorable discharge in July 1946, Dean married the love of his life, Marie (Brown) Weddle on November 23, 1951.  Together, they had five children: Ed Weddle, Rodger Weddle, Mike Weddle, Jeannie (Robert) Winters, and Marcia (Dennis) Core. As a living testament to God’s love, Dean and Marie  also welcomed into their home approximately 60 foster and daycare children over a period of 30 years.   

Dean was gifted mechanically and had a knack for tinkering and fixing things. Dean also enjoyed fishing, whittling, camping at the Weddle Reunion, worshipping Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He could often be heard whistling a tune or sharing a story with anyone who would lend an ear.  

Dean is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marie; 4 children, Ed, Mike, Jeannie, and Marcia; 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Opal Weddle; his son, Rodger Weddle; and three siblings, Ival, Buford, and Ila.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 5 o’clock pm – 7 o’clock pm at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 1 o’clock pm with internment to follow at the Kirk Cemetery in Allendale Missouri.

The family will be abiding by social distancing and COVID protocols and ask that attendees wear a mask that will be provided. A virtual attendance option will be offered for those uncomfortable or unable to attend the in-person services via Facebook live hosted on Dean’s profile page, located at http://www.facebook.com/dean.weddle.50.    

Courthouse News for December 15th, 2021

Around November 25th, somebody removed many of the Christmas decorations around the Grant City Courtyard and threw them on the ground.

On December 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Noe Delgado (17) of Waterloo (IA) alleging Speeding (26+ mph over) and No Valid License.

On December 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Wesley Hillhouse (29) of Little Rock (MS) alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was denied.

On December 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Adam Mattson (31) of Maryville alleging two counts DWI (Felony), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Unlawfully Operating UTV on Highway.

On December 8th, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against Jason Todd (47) of Savannah in Harrison County alleging 5 counts Non-Support.

On December 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Rusty McClain (44) of Cainsville alleging DWI, Vision Reducing Material on Windshield, and No Seat Belt.

On December 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Mount Ayr Hy-Vee regarding an intoxicated person. While there, another call came in from Casey’s in Mount Ayr regarding the same person. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Spencer Powell (64) of Diagonal on a charge of Public Intoxication. Bond was set at $300.

On December 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2006 Mercury Monterey driven by Ginger Henley (71) of Bethany was northbound on Route 13 when she traveled off the east side of the roadway, struck an embankment, went airborne, and came to rest on its wheels. Henley received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital.

On December 8th, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Northwest Mo Info reported that an elk antler was found by Ben Clarkson and his son, Sam, near the Sowards Ford Conservation Area near Denver. Elk occassionally wander into the area from nearby states. Found deer or elk antlers attached to a skull plate can be kept if the finder contacts a conservation agent for a disposition permit. Back in 2006, an elk was spotted near Grant City on Dale Knight’s game camera.

On December 9, 2021, Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Samuel Chaney, 36, of Lenox, on an outstanding Taylor County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, methamphetamine, a Class C felony. The warrant was issued following a continuing investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Taylor County and the surrounding area. Chaney is being held at the Taylor County Jail. His bond was set at $30,000, which was set by a Judge during the issuance of the warrant. 

On December 9th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jason Milbourn (40) of Ravenwood on a Misdemeanor Warrant from the City of Maryville. Subsequently, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against him alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Driving While Revoked, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On December 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Stephen Marshall (58) of Gilman City alleging 6 counts Harassment (Felony) and 10 counts Assault. Bond was set at $100,000, cash only. Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges arose after the defendant allegedly had physical contact with six female students between the ages of 12 and 13 at the South Harrison School between August 2020 and December 2021 while the defendant was a substitute teacher at the school. 

On December 10th, between 4:30 and 5:00 pm, a motorist hit a deer and ran off the right side of the road east of Blythedale and into a ditch. Another motorist stopped to help, and two cop cars came to direct traffic. There were no injuries.

On December 10th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1999 Chevy Pickup driven by Jacob Flint (19) of Burlington Junction was southbound on Route FF near Wilcox when he fell asleep, traveled off the east side of the roadway, went up an embankment, and overturned. Flint and a passenger, Addison Barrow (20) of Lincoln (NE) received moderate injuries and were taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On December 10th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeffrey Hudson (40) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of DWI, No Valid License, and Speeding.

On December 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Kristina Harwood (34) of New Hampton alleging DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident), Driving While Revoked, and No Seat Belt.

On December 11th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cooper Pendleton (16) of King City alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kelly Needels (37) of Ravenwood alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Rachael Frakes (30) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Trespass, and Stealing.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Joshua Sagehorn (20) of Seward (NE) alleging DWI.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Brent Kirsch (39) of Burlington Junction alleging Domestic Assault.

On December 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bruce Brown (54) of Kansas City in Harrison County on a Felony Warrant from the Probation & Parole District of Independence.

On December 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Destine Seeley (25) of Bethany on a charge of Leaving the Scene (Felony).

Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Obituary -- James Miller 1947-2021

James Everett Miller was born August 27, 1947 in Sheridan, Missouri to Everett and Doris Miller. He passed at his home on December 11, 2021 at the age of 74. 

Jim was a 1965 graduate of Hopkins High School. He received a double major bachelor degree from NWMSU in Mathematics and Chemistry. 

Jim married Sharon Wake on August 17, 1968 in Sheridan, Missouri. They made their home on a farm where he spent his life farming. 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters, Sonia Debra and Jennifer Dawn Miller and sister Betty Cline. 

Left to cherish his memory are wife Sharon of the home, children; Cherlyn (Nick) Barmann, Joshua (Erin) Miller and Megan Miller; grandchildren, Dexter (Kristen) and Austin Barmann, Cade and Brynn Miller and 2 great-grandchildren, Peyton and Mason Barmann. 

Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Burial will be in the Isadora Cemetery near Grant City. 

North Harrison Holds Fall Sports Recognition Night

North Harrison’s fall sports teams were recognized and players rewarded for their hard work on Monday, December 6th.

The junior high girls basketball team won only one game, but were in a lot more and the effort was there most of the time. They got more aggressive as the season progressed. Offensive player of the year was Lanie Briggs, who averaged over 10 points a game despite being double teamed much of the time. Defensive player of the year was Kira Robertson. Most improved was Jaxcynn Hansel, while the Heart and Hustle award went to Harmony Post. 

Members were Harmony Post, Lani Briggs, Cheyenne Baker, Ciera Hilburn, Rylee Valenti, Andi Nail, Kira Robertson, Jaxcynn Hansel, Kynsleigh Utley, and Addison Davis. Aaron Long was the coach and managers were Hali Smith and Amelia Long.

The junior high boys were 5-5 for the year. They ran into several tough squads down the stretch, but their losses were not due to lack of effort. Ethan Henson was the Offensive Player of the Year. Wyatt Maize was Defensive Player. Dustin Hamilton won the Heart and Hustle Award. Kayson Sims was the Most Improved. 

Team members were Tate Richardson, Wyatt Maize, Dustin Hamilton, Kyler Kimbrough, Landon Johnson, Ethan Henson, Noah Guy, Kayson Sims, and Andrew Craig. Coach was Dylan Hogan, son of long-time Gilman City and Ridgeway coaching institution Tom Hogan. Manager was Jensen Davis.

The junior high softball team won two games and were competitive in six others. Their goal was to put team first, show a positive attitude, and control what they could control. Offensive player of the year was Lanie Briggs. Defensive player was Andi Nail. Shamrock award went to Harmony Post. 

Team members were Jaxcynn Hansel, Harmony Post, Ciera Hilburn, Addison Davis, Cambry Doolittle, Andi Nail, Lani Briggs, Emma Chandler, Cheyenne Baker, and Annabelle Owens. Coaches were Dylan Hogan and Samantha Hallock. 

North Harrison’s varsity softball team got off to a bad start, but recovered to finish 11-13 and tied for third in the Grand River Conference. Seeking to replace a lot of big shoes from last year’s 20 win season, they stepped up and learned new roles. Jayliegh Robins was Offensive Player of the Year. She hit .471 with 33 hits and 26 runs scored. Outfield award went to Katelyn Briggs, who had 22 putouts, two assists, and only three errors. Infield award went to first baseman Kayka Wilson, who had a .983 fielding percentage with only two errors. 

The pitching award went to Erica Gerken. She had a baptism of fire, pitching all nine innings of North Harrison’s 10-9 loss to Northeast Nodaway and then pitching eight more the next morning against North Andrew 12 hours later. She had a 3.32 ERA with 126 strikeouts. The Most Improved went to Ruby Heintz, while the Hustle Award went to Jaci Davis, who had a .353 batting average. The Shamrock Award went to Camden Castleberry and Baily Briggs, while the Coaches Award went to Trendi Johnson, who was always pestering Coach Brandon Craig with questions all year, but who always worked hard in the field. 

Postseason awards went to Jayliegh Robins, Erica Gerken, and Camden Castleberry. All three made all-conference and all-district, while Jayliegh Robins and Camden Castleberry made all-region. 

Players were Camden Castleberry, Halle Morgan, Erica Gerken, Paige Lane, Kira Robertson, Jaci Davis, Trendi Johnson, Hailey Claycomb, Kayka Wilson, Carmon Fordyce, Haily Bears, Ruby Heintz, Jayliegh Robins, Katelyn Briggs, Baily Briggs, and Lily Owens. Managers were Andrew Craig and Jensen Davis. Coaches were Brandon Craig and Krissi Cox. Danny Lisle assisted for two games when Cox couldn’t be there. Rob Claycomb took over the announcer’s stand from his dad, the late Ronald Claycomb. Lori Craig was recognized for her work with the booster club, Aaron Long was recognized for his work keeping the field in good shape, Suzi Lacy was the scorekeeper, and Michelle Briggs, one of the bus drivers, was recognized for her actions in saving lives when the softball bus had an accident on the way home from North Andrew. 

Seven North Harrison students participated in the junior high football squad at Pattonsburg, coached by Alan Koch this year. He said that people constantly could not pick out which kids were from North Harrison, Pattonsburg, or Gilman City. He said that this year was one of the most enjoyable teams he had coached. They were 2-3 for the year, but the record did not reflect how well they improved from beginning to end. After getting outmatched by Worth County 54-6, they were in all the rest of their games, beating Albany 28-6 and Stanberry 52-6. They lost a heartbreaker, 34-32 against North Andrew, and lost 36-20 to King City, but they played a good game. Offensive player of the year was Wyatt Maize and Defensive Player of the Year was Quincy Akins. 

Team members from North Harrison were Wyatt Maize, Tate Richardson, Landon Johnson, Quincy Akins, Lucian Sweeney, Noah Guy, and Kayson Sims. 

Dillon Hartschen was the lone North Harrison player on the Pattonsburg varsity football team this year. Despite the coaching change and totally new system, he never missed anything and worked hard throughout the season despite the tough luck schedule.

The girls golf team saw its first ever state qualifier in Karley Koch. Not only did she make it to state, she set a personal mark in districts in doing it. Jaci Davis, who had never swung a club all year, got the Most Improved, as she got better every single time. Koch received the Perseverance Award. Other team members were Camden Castleberry, Halle Morgan, and Trendi Johnson. Natalie Morgan was the head coach.

Hadley DeFreece Erupts in Fourth as Bluejays Hold Off Tigers for 2nd Win

Hadley DeFreece erupted for eight fourth quarter points as Northeast Nodaway’s girls held off Worth County for its second win of the year 31-27. For Worth County, the Tigers remain winless.

Both teams started off slowly, with each team only scoring twice in the first six minutes. Finally, Northeast gained some separation when Dalanie Auffert hit a free throw and Sasha Deardorff hit a midrange shot set up by a Jill Boswell drive to go up 7-4 after one.

Baylie Busby then took over the second quarter, scoring off a pair of inside shots, going coast to coast after a defensive board, and scoring off a drive to put the Bluejays up 15-5. Frustration was setting in as Tiger skipper Tiffany Bliley was shuttling 10 different people in and out of the lineup, trying to find some combination that would click; their first three losses were not even close to being competitive, and they were down two players due to injuries.

But Hailey Adwell hit a three-pointer late to cut it to 15-8. Somehow, despite being totally outplayed, Worth County kept hanging around until the very end. They threw the ball away 28 times to 16 times for Northeast, and were outrebounded 33-29, but somehow stayed in the game until the end.

Worth County switched to a full court press and did a much better job of jumping the dribble weave, which allowed them to stop the bleeding in the third quarter. Northeast led by nine twice, but Taylor Sanders knocked down a three late to make it 19-13, and then Ali Brown cut it to 19-15 to start the fourth. Jill Boswell knocked down two free throws, only for Sanders to counter again and make it 21-18.

But just as it looked like Worth County would catch the Bluejays, Hadley DeFreece, who had shot 0 for 10 from downtown, suddenly connected to stop the bleeding. She then converted a steal and Mackenzie Pride added a free throw after getting a steal off a Baylie Busby tip to make it 27-18.

But Sanders hit her third 3-pointer of the night, and missed Bluejay free throws opened the barn door again for Worth County as Sanders hit two free throws and Kara Staton hit from the high post to make it 27-25.

Worth County had two chances to take the lead, but missed 3-pointers by Autumn Cousatte and Taylor Sanders kept Northeast in front. Finally, Hadley DeFreece struck again, hitting two free throws with 1:10 left after Northeast had missed their previous five to make it 29-25.

Dalanie Auffert then blocked a shot, but a tieup went back to Worth County. This time, Hadley DeFreece got a steal and made one of two at the line to make it 30-25. Northeast got the ball back and Sasha Deardorff missed a wild three, but Jill Boswell stole the ball back and drew Taylor Sanders’ fifth foul, hitting one of two to make it 31-25. Ali Brown scored with 9 seconds left to cut it to four, but Northeast was able to dribble out the clock for the win.

For Worth County, Taylor Sanders had 11 points. Ali Brown and Kara Staton had 4 each, Brylee Rush and Hailey Adwell had 3, and Paige Sherer had 2.

Ali Brown and Kara Staton had 1 block each.

Ali Brown had 8 boards. Liz Brown had 7, Hailey Adwell 5, Kara Staton 3, and Brylee Rush, Justina Wimer, and Paige Sherer had 2 each.

Paige Sherer had 3 assists. Justina Wimer and Autumn Cousatte had 2 each. Brylee Rush, Liz Brown, and Hailey Adwell had 1.

Autumn Cousatte had 8 tips. Ali Brown had 5, Liz Brown and Hailey Adwell had 4 each, Taylor Sanders and Brylee Rush 3 each, and Kara Staton and Paige Sherer had 2 each.

Hailey Adwell had 3 steals. Liz Brown had 2, while Taylor Sanders, Kara Staton, Justina Wimer, and Ali Brown had 1 each.

For Northeast Nodaway, Baylie Busby had 12. Hadley DeFreece had 8, Jill Boswell 5, Dalanie Auffert 3, Sasha Deardorff 2, and Mackenzie Pride 1.

Dalanie Auffert had 3 blocks. Sasha Deardorff and Baylie Busby had 1 each.

Dalanie Auffert had 11 boards. Sasha Deardorff had 6, Jill Boswell and Mackenzie Pride 5 each, Baylie Busby 4, and Hadley DeFreece 2.

Dalanie Auffert had 4 assists. Jill Boswell had 3, and Baylie Busby 1.

Hadley DeFreece had 10 tips. Baylie Busby had 8, Dalanie Auffert 3, Jill Boswell 2, and Mackenzie Pride and Sasha Deardorff 1.

Dalanie Auffert had 6 steals. Baylie Busby had 5, Jill Boswell and Hadley DeFreece 4 each, Mackenzie Pride 3, and Sasha Deardorff 2.

Grant Cameron Erupts as Tiger Boys Cool Off Bluejays in First Game

Grant Cameron erupted for 21 points as the Worth County Tigers cooled off Northeast Nodaway in their first game of the year with a 57-44 win. Worth County was playing their first game of the year due to participating in the State Football Championships, while Northeast Nodaway, with several kids out who didn’t play football, already had four games, including the Platte Valley Invitational Tournament title, under their belt. But it was Worth County who looked like the team who had games under their belt, while it was Northeast who looked like they were playing their first game.

Northeast led for much of a low scoring first quarter, but Grant Cameron kept Worth County in the game and knotted it up at 6 with his second triple of the night. Aydan Gladstone put Worth County in front, but Colton Swalley cut inside and got a pass from Ben Boswell, and Ben scored the next five to move the Bluejays in front 13-8. But Worth County hung around thanks to nine points in the period from Aydan Gladstone and moved back in front 20-19 before Zach Pride hit a 3-pointer to put Northeast back in front 22-20 at the half.

Northeast was winning the battle of the boards 21-12, but Worth County was taking better care of the ball, surrendering it only 4 times to 10 for the Bluejays. 

The Bluejays struggled with their perimeter defense against Christian, giving up 11 3-pointers, but they managed to play through it and win the title game. This time, however, it came back to haunt them. They scored the first basket of the second half to go up four, only for Grant Cameron to shoot the Tigers back into it and knot it up again at 26. Zach Pride hit his second three of the game, only for Aydan Gladstone to answer back and then put the Tigers in front with a pair of free throws at 31-29. Then, after Ben Boswell put the Bluejays back in front 33-31, Grant Cameron connected from distance, Tyler New got a putback, Jackson Runde hit a 3-pointer, and Jackson Smith hit a shot from the baseline to put the Tigers up 41-33 after three.

Northeast fought back to within 41-36 to start the fourth quarter, but then Worth County started firing away from long range again, getting triples from Jackson Runde and Grant Cameron to move back in front 47-38. That opened up driving lanes the rest of the way as Worth County was able to slash to the rim at will, getting the remainder of their points off drives and a putback from Tyler New to pull away for the rest of the game.

Unlike the Christian game, in which the Lions could not find an inside scoring punch to go with their long range shooters, Worth County was able to slash to the rim; they scored 10 three pointers for 30 points and added 20 more off drives, a couple of inside postups from Aydan Gladstone, and a putback from New. And they were able to do what they wanted regardless of whether Northeast was playing man or zone.

Worth County took better care of the ball, surrendering it 11 times to 16 times for Northeast. Northeast won the battle of the boards 34-29. But Worth County’s ball movement was the difference in the game; they had 18 assists to 13 for Northeast. 

Grant Cameron had 21 to lead Worth County. Aydan Gladstone had 20; after showing some rust in the first quarter, he got going the rest of the way. Jackson Runde had a double double with 10 points and 10 boards. Tyler New had 4 and Jackson Smith had 2. 

Ben Boswell had 17 points for Northeast. Dylan McIntyre had 9, Colton Swalley 7, Zach Pride 6, Lane Dack 4, and Auston Pride 1. Auston Pride had 9 boards. 

Saylor Brown Scores 22 to Pace Mustang Girls Over Bobcats

North Nodaway’s girls held off several charges by a much improved East Harrison squad and got the 69-39 win Friday night to post a two game winning streak and raise their record to 5-1. Saylor Brown had a monster night for the Mustangs with 22 points, and four blue shirts scored double figures. 

Last year, North Nodaway, despite dealing with the recent loss of Brown (knee) and the loss of Kelsey Barcus during the game, won handily, 57-14 over East Harrison. It looked like things would be the same after Jacquelyn Cline got loose in transition and Saryn Brown aired it out to her. Cline added a triple from the right side, Lauren fed Saryn Brown after Saylor got a steal off the press, and Saylor hit Cline on a fast break to make it 9-0. North Nodaway locked down on the other end, getting nine straight stops.

But the Bobcats this time showed the ability to fight back, as three different orange shirts started chipping in and they were able to work it into Bree Vaughn in the post to cut it to 14-8. Kelsi Barcus hit a shot from the left wing to make it 16-8 after one. 

North Nodaway clamped down on defense again to start the second quarter and got six straight stops and Saylor Brown erupted for nine points during the sequence as North Nodaway’s lead grew to 25-8. But then Jacquelyn Cline picked up her second foul, and East Harrison began splitting the North Nodaway defenders and getting open. They made several charges at the Mustangs the rest of the game, but Saylor Brown put the team on her back with a monster night, leading in nearly every statistical category with 22 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 4 tips, and 8 steals. 

East Harrison got as close as 26-14 at the 3:05 mark before Saryn Brown broke the run, Saylor made an NBA three off a kickout from Angie Parker, and Brown hit a 3-pointer to make it 34-16 before Kennison Roberts cut the Bobcat deficit to 34-18 at the half. 

Roberts cut the Bobcat deficit to 34-20 to start the third, but then Saryn Brown got to the rim twice and went four for four from the line, and Saylor Brown hit a 3-pointer to make it 41-20. Cline picked up her third and fourth fouls trying to box out the much taller Chloe Billups, who was stationed on the weak side block to collect missed shots for the Bobcats, and Karlee Crouse got untracked for them, hitting her first two 3-pointers to cut it to 43-27. But once again, North Nodaway had an answer as Saryn Brown hit her fifth and sixth free throws after slashing to the rim and then Lauren Herndon got untracked with a four point play.

Herndon, who had been in a scoring slump the last two games, got loose after Saylor Brown got a steal and finished to make it 47-27. She drew the foul and missed the free throw, but Saryn Brown, who had a double double in addition to Saylor with 17 points and 10 boards, grabbed an offensive board and fed Herndon for the four point play to make it 49-27. Lauren got loose in transition and found Saylor Brown to make it 51-27 after three.

Once again East Harrison made a charge and once again, North Nodaway withstood it. Karlee Crouse, only a freshman, suddenly knocked down three straight 3-pointers in a span of less than two minutes to cut North Nodaway’s lead to 51-36. But this time, Jacquelyn Cline, who had sat most of the second and third quarters with foul trouble, was able to stay on the floor and break the run. She didn’t score a single point in the period, but she made everyone else around her better, starting with feeding Lauren Herndon for three. She would go on to have 5 assists in the fourth quarter. Herndon and Saylor Brown made free throws, and Saryn Brown made her eighth straight free throw after one of Saylor’s many steals, making it 58-36. 

Crouse knocked down another three for East Harrison, but that was the only score that North Nodaway would allow during the last 6:22 of the game. Saryn Brown scored off a drive and then Cline started feeding people at will, hitting Hayleigh Vinzant in transition twice, resulting in a layup and a free throw. Cline hit Lauren Herndon backdoor, and then hit Vinzant for the third time after picking the Bobcats’ wallets. Vinzant showed some skill, grabbing a defensive board and going all the way for a layup.

Saylor Brown had 22 points to lead the Mustangs. Saryn Brown had 17, Lauren Herndon 11, Jacquelyn Cline 10, Hayleigh Vinzant 6, and Kelsi Barcus 2. 

Worth County Land Transfers for November 2021

October 29th – Laurie & Steven Groven to Justine Petersen Housing & Reinvestment Corporation; Book 203, Page 156; Deed of Trust; the West ½ of the Northwest ¼ of S22, T22, R31.

November 2nd – City of Sheridan to Bart & Karla Hawk; Book 203, Page 157; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

November 4th – Bobbie Bainum to Dale & Charlotte Knight Revocable Inter Vivos Trust; Book 203, Page 159; Warranty Deed; the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of S27, T66, R33.

November 5th – Entrust Group FBO John Baggett to Matthew & Mandy Faubion Living Trust; Book 203, Page 160; Warranty Deed; See Record.

November 5th – Matthew & Mandy Faubion Living Trust to Farm Credit Services of America, FLCA; Book 203, Page 161; Deed of Trust, See Record.

November 8th – Don Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Farley Troy Hawk; Book 203, Page 164; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 8th – Don Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Brandon Hawk; Book 203, Page 165; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 8th – Don Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Bart Hawk; Book 203, Page 166; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 8th – Don Hawk to Brandon Hawk; Book 203, Page 167; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Joan Mullock Trust to Steven & Joni Mullock; Book 203, Page 168; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Joan Mullock Trust to Maurice & Kathy Brand Revocable Trust; Book 203, Page 169; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Joan Mullock Trust to Jerald & Elaine Mullock; Book 203, Page 170; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Joan Mullock Trust to Donald & Barbara Mullock; Book 203, Page 171; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Burl Mullock Trust to Steven & Joni Mullock Revocable Trust; Book 203, Page 172; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Burl Mullock Trust  to Maurice & Kathy Brand Revocable Trust; Book 203, Page 173; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Burl Mullock Trust  to Donald & Barbara Mullock Revocable Living Trust; Book 203, Page 174; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Burl Mullock Trust to Jerald & Elaine Mullock; Book 203, Page 175; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Maurice & Kathy Brand to Steven & Joni Mullock; Book 203, Page 178; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Maurice & Kathy Brand to Jerald & Elaine Mullock; Book 203, Page 179; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

November 9th – Maurice & Kathy Brand to Donald & Barbara Mullock Revocable Living Trust; Book 203, Page 180; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

November 15th – UMB Bank to CR Farms; Book 203, Page 194; Deed of Release; Book 193, Page 34.

November 15th – UMB Bank to CR Farms, LLC; Book 203, Page 195; Deed of Release; Book 192, Page 112.

November 15th – Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems to Justin & Charlotte Green; Book 203, Page 196; Deed of Release; Book 192, Page 101.

November 15th – Steven & Laurie McGhee to Scott McGhee, Gregory McGhee, and Kevin McGhee; Book 203, Page 197; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

November 15th – Larry & Beverly Knorr Revocable Family Trust to Nicholas Stevens; Book 203, Page 199; Trustee’s Deed; All of Lot 8 in Block 15.

November 15th – Nicholas Stevens to Geospatial Mapping Services LLC; Book 203, Page 200; Warranty Deed; All of Lot 8 in Block 15.

November 15th – Douglas & Barbara Pickering, Ellen & Chad Lance, Amy & Gregory Mobley, Justin Wade & Charlotte Green, Lacie Groom, Kelli JoAnn and Travis Wiederholt, and McKenzie Benson to Douglas & Barbara Pickering; Book 203, Page 201; Warranty Deed; Lots 5 & 6 of Block 17.

November 15th – Douglas & Barbara Pickering, Ellen & Chad Lance, Amy & Gregory Mobley, Justin Wade & Charlotte Green, Lacie Groom, Kelli JoAnn Wiederholt, and McKenzie Benson to McKenzie Benson; Book 203, Page 202; Warranty Deed; Lots 7 & 8 of Block 17.

November 15th – McKenzie Benson to Nodaway Valley Bank; Book 203, Page 203; Deed of Trust; Lots 7 & 8 of Block 17.

November 15th – Larry & Vicky Murphy to Bart & Karla Hawk; Book 203, Page 204; Warranty Deed; See Record.

November 15th – Bart & Karla Hawk to First National Bank of Creston; Book 203, Page 205; Deed of Trust; See Record.

November 16th – Carolyn Rush Revocable Trust to Dennie & Karen McCourt; Book 203, Page 206; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

November 22nd – Austin Meyers to M & J Gray Farms, LLC; Book 203, Page 208; Warranty Deed; See Record.

November 29th – Caleb & Sarah Smith to US Bank National Association; Book 203, Page 209; Deed of Trust; See Record.

Below the Fold Now Available on Amazon

Below the Fold, the movie made and directed by Worth County grad Clayton Scott, is now available on Amazon. Cost is $4.99 for rental or $9.99 for purchase.

The movie is about two reporters from the Maryville Daily Forum who are working on a story about the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of a young girl who was murdered in Skidmore. They found that nobody in the town would talk about the murder. However, when working on the story, they found people who were willing to talk who shared new information about the cold case.

While investigating the story, they found a possible connection to the death of another young girl in Worth County five years before. A man had been convicted; however, he committed suicide and left a note maintaining his innocence. A local farmer maintains that he saw a man who was not the defendant drop off the body; however, the jury did not believe him.

As the story progresses, the reporters go to various landmarks, including the Sheridan United Methodist Church, Snakebite Tavern, and the Oldtowne Cafe.

They narrow it down to two people; however, will it be good enough to publish as a story? Will the town of Skidmore or the County of Worth break their wall of silence? Or will they continue to protect their own?

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.… – 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15.

Missouri Attorney General Orders End to Quarantines, Mask Mandates

By the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

Following the Cole County Circuit Court’s decision in Robinson v. Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Tuesday morning, December 7th, sent a letter to local public health agencies and school districts informing them of the decision and requiring them to stop enforcing any mask mandates, quarantine orders, or any other public health orders that are null and void under the judgment.

“The recent decision from the Cole County Circuit Court is consequential as it relates to public health orders. Today, I sent a letter to public health agencies and school districts across the state informing them of the decision and demanding they rescind and cease enforcement and publicizing of public health orders, mask mandates, quarantine orders, or other orders that were declared null and void by the recent decision,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “Public health authorities and school districts have gone unchecked, issuing illegal and unconstitutional orders in their quest to aggregate, maintain, and exert their new-found power. My Office will enforce the Court’s order across the state.”

Both letters argue that health orders, mask mandates, quarantine orders, or similar orders issued under previous statutes that were declared unconstitutional by the Robinson judgment are null and void and should not be enforced or publicized by the issuing agencies.  

The letter to health authorities concludes with, “Under this judgment, all mask mandates, quarantine orders, and other public health orders that are based on any of the invalidated regulations or issued outside the protections of the Missouri Administrative Procedure Act are null and void. You should stop enforcing and publicizing any such orders immediately. Failure to follow the court’s judgment may result in enforcement action against you to remove orders the court has determined are unconstitutional and illegal.  We encourage you to take immediate action to remove all unconstitutional and illegal orders.”

The letter to school boards ends with, “Under this judgment, all mask mandates, quarantine orders, and other public health orders that are based on any of the invalidated regulations or issued outside the protections of the Missouri Administrative Procedure Act are null and void.  We have advised local public health authorities today to stop enforcing and publicizing any such orders immediately.  You also should stop relying on, enforcing, or publicizing any such orders immediately. In addition, state law does not delegate authority to school officials to issue mask mandates, quarantine orders, or other public health orders.  Your school district should stop enforcing and publicizing any such orders immediately.”

Editor – Subsequently, on Wednesday, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office issued another news release asking for help in identifying school districts which continue to violate the new order:

On December 8th, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking parents for help in identifying school districts that are continuing to violate a recent Cole County Circuit Court order. Parents are urged to reach out directly to the Attorney General’s Office if their school district is continuing to enforce mask mandates, quarantines, and other similar COVID-19 public health orders, in violation of the Cole County order.

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office yesterday sent a letter to school districts and local public health authorities, informing them of the recent Cole County decision that declares COVID-19 public health orders null and void, and urging them to rescind those orders. Since then, the Attorney General’s Office has heard from concerned parents that their school district is continuing to enforce mask mandates, quarantines, and other similar COVID-19 public health orders.

In order to empower parents and give them the ability to voice concerns with continued mask mandates and quarantine orders in their local school district, the Attorney General’s Office set up a centralized email, illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov. Parents are encouraged to email that address with their concerns, photos, videos, documents, and other supporting information, and a representative from the Attorney General’s Office will review those concerns and documentation and investigate further wherever possible.

“Yesterday, I informed local public health authorities and school districts about the recent judgment in Cole County Circuit Court that declares public health orders issued by local public health authorities and school districts null and void and instructing those health authorities and school districts to rescind those orders and cease enforcement and publicizing of those orders. Since then, we’ve heard from parents that school districts are continuing to enforce mask mandates and quarantine orders, in violation of the recent Cole County order,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “To enable parents to voice their concerns freely about continued mask mandates and quarantine orders, and ensure that those concerns are heard and investigated properly, we have set up an email inbox, illegalmandates@ago.mo.gov, for parents to communicate directly with the Attorney General’s Office. Parents are sick and tired of the stonewalling from their school districts, and so am I.”

Courthouse News for December 8th, 2021

Recently, someone vandalized the tiny library near the Hopkins City Hall again.

On November 30th, there was a controlled burn ½ mile north of Sheridan near Route H.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department posted the following news release about a drug bust on November 30th:

On November 30, 2021, Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office stopped a Kia Spectra in the alleyway near the Lenox Rodeo Grounds in Lenox, Iowa. During the stop a search was conducted on the vehicle and more than thirty grams of marijuana and methamphetamine were located. Following the subsequent investigation the following were charged. 

Tonya Tindle, 31 of Clearfield, Iowa, was charged with two counts of controlled substance violations, 3rd or subsequent offense, both class D felonies and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tindle is being held on $10,300 cash only bond until seen by a Magistrate. 

Michael Walton, 36 of Creston, was charged with two counts of controlled substance violations, 3rd or subsequent offense, class D felonies and possession of drug paraphernalia. Walton is also being held on $10,300 cash only bond until seen by a Magistrate. 

On November 30th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Josiah Brown (22) of Ridgeway alleging Leaving the Scene (Felony, 2nd Offense) and No Valid License.

On December 1st, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Dennis Moad (40) of Grant City alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On December 1st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jamie Taylor (43) of Maryville alleging Stealing (Felony) and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device. 

On December 2nd, two ambulances, one with sirens flashing, drove on Business 71 past the Maryville Hy-Vee headed north.

On December 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Shawn Cooper (33) of Kansas City alleging Unlawful Possession, Transport, Manufacture, Repair, or Sale of Illegal Weapon, Speeding, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt.

On December 2nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mark Tucker (35) of Leavenworth (KS) in Nodaway County on charges of Driving While Revoked, Speeding, two Platte County Misdemeanor Warrants, and a Jefferson County Warrant.

On December 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Zachariah Kreger (30) of Oak Grove alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On December 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Alex Yakhnis (49) of Northbrook (IL) alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Speeding (26+ mph over), and Failure to Secure Child Under 16 in Seat Belt.

On December 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Quincy Nichols (20) of St. Joseph alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Seat Belt.

On December 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Aiden Clements (18) of Maryville alleging DWI, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, Possession of Altered Driver’s License, and Displaying Plates Belonging to Another.

On December 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Shohab Nazar (19) of St. Joseph alleging Speeding (26+ mph over) and Resisting Arrest (Felony).

On December 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Daniel Bix (33) of Maryville on charges of DWI (Felony), No Valid License (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips subsequently filed charges. Bond was denied.

On December 3rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Merle Triggs (34) of Mount Ayr alleging DWI (2nd) and three counts Failure to Stop. Bond was set at $2,000, posted by the defendant.

On December 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Andrew Huerta (71) of Maryville on a charge of DWI.

On December 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stanley Thresher (71) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On December 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stephen Farnan (33) of Barnard in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, No Insurance, and Failure to Signal.

On December 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tyler Travis (29) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on charges of DWI, No Valid License, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

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.

Denver Farm, Maryville Business Get USDA Money

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas Friday announced that USDA is awarding a total of $1,333,498 in grants (PDF, 141 KB) to rural Missouri farmers, ag producers, businesses, and institutions.

“USDA Rural Development is committed to supporting rural businesses make climate-smart decisions,” Thomas said. “Investments like the 61 announced today provide access to renewable energy and help make needed energy efficiency improvements, ultimately assisting Missouri farmers, ag producers, and small businesses lower their cost of energy.”

A Denver farm and a Maryville business benefited from this round of investments. Tracy Farms of Denver got a $20,000 grant to purchase and install a grain dryer, which the USDA says will save the farm $10,319 per year and replace 9,725 kilowatt hours, or 82.8% of the farm’s energy use per year.

The other local recipient was Woodruff-Arnold of Maryville. They received a $20,000 grant to purchase and install a solar array, which the USDA says will save the business $10,455 a year and replace 116,167 kilowatt hours per year, or 97.86 of the company’s energy use, which is enough energy to power 10 homes.

USDA is investing in 61 renewable energy and efficiency projects in Missouri through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Recipients can use REAP funding for a variety of needs such as conducting energy audits, installing renewable energy systems, and to make energy efficiency improvements.