Obituary -- Jack Baldwin 1951-2021

Jackie Lee Baldwin, 70, Hopkins, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Jack was born in St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO, on June 13, 1951, to Harold and Almeda Baldwin.

He began school at the White Cloud school house west of Hopkins, where he attended until the school closed. Even though the school was just across the road from the family farm, he still managed to be late from time to time. Jack was active in high school - he served as an officer and earned his State Farmer Degree in FFA, was pitcher on the baseball team, quarterback of the football team, and voted Mr. Congeniality and Most Flirtatious. He graduated from North Nodaway High School in 1969. He married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Ann (Beccy) Turner, on February 9, 1974 - a date picked because of its timeliness between calving and ewing season on the farm.

Jack attended Northwest Missouri State University before transferring to Platt Technical College where he completed his certification in Civil Drafting before returning home to join his father in running Baldwin Ranches, which Jack continued until his death. In addition to farming, Jack served the Hopkins community, as a city council member and as mayor before working for several years managing various city operations. He also served on Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments Executive Board, Northwest Missouri Regional Development Corporation, Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management District Executive Board, Northwest Missouri Transportation Advisory Committee, and the Hopkins Cemetery Board. Jack was a member of the First Christian Church in Hopkins, MO. He was also a member of Class Four of the Missouri Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Almeda Baldwin.

Jack is survived by his wife Beccy, of the home; daughters Jodi (Chad) Grosse, Bennington, NE; Ali (Joe) Carson, Defiance, MO; Bess (Pete) Rolofson, Athens, AL; and Lyndi (Jake) Blamey, Springfield, MO; grandchildren Jace and Jackson Stroburg and Cora Grosse; Kate and Colt Carson; Colin, Gwen, and Sylvia Rolofson; and Turner and Rook Blamey; sister LaDonna Blackford; brothers Ronnie (Jackie) Baldwin, Russ (Kathy) Baldwin, Larry (Pat) Baldwin, and Dick (Cindy) Baldwin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at First Christian Church, Hopkins, MO, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, November 1, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am at the First Christian Church in Hopkins, MO on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with burial following at the Hopkins Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Hopkins Cemetery.

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Crash Between Bethany & Eagleville Results in DWI Arrest

A crash between Bethany and Eagleville Sunday morning resulted in a DWI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Chevy Camaro driven by Cody Stone (37) of Kansas City was northbound on I-35 at the 99.2 mile marker between Bethany and Eagleville. The Patrol says that Stone ran off the west side, struck an emergency crossover, and overturned. Stone was seriously injured and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital.

Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stone on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Seat Belt.

13 Year Old Injured in Wreck Near Pickering

A 13 year old boy was injured in a wreck near Pickering Saturday afternoon at around 12:01 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2004 Kawasaki ATV driven by the youth was southbound on Ivory Road and 185th Road one mile north of Pickering when he traveled off the west side of the road to avoid another vehicle. The ATV struck a barbed wire fence, ejecting the driver. The driver received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

Tigers to Face Mound City Friday in Districts

Worth County will face Mound City Friday after the Panthers beat Albany 38-28 in a rematch that the Warriors had won the first time, 40-32. 

The game started off well for Albany as they used a 13 play drive to move from their own 21 to the Panther 20, where they were threatening. But a costly fumble on a handoff exchange went back to Mound City, and the Panthers had the momentum for the rest of the game before a Warrior rally in the fourth quarter came up short.

A burst down the right side by Brendan Tubbs that should have went for a 57 yard touchdown was called back to the 20 by a block in the back. It didn’t matter as quarterback William Rother took it to the house with 5:13 left in the first quarter and Wil Young added the extra point pass to make it 8-0.

Albany got it right back as Jody King right back the ensuing kickoff straight up the middle to the house to tie it at 8-8. The momentum seemed to be swinging back in Albany’s favor after the ensuing kickoff bounced off an official and stayed in play and Mound City had to scramble to return it to their own 13. But the long field didn’t matter as Rother’s keeper took it 18 yards to the 32, and then Wil Young got five yards behind the Warrior defense for a strike from Rother. Trevor Tubbs ran in the extra points to make it 16-8 and Mound City was ahead for good.

The sequence would repeat itself for the rest of the game; Albany would sell out to stop the run, only for Wil Young to get behind the defense and Rother to throw him a strike to get the big play.

A first down run by Zavien Dierenfeldt picked up 13 yards to the Warrior 35, but the Warriors were stopped there and faced with fourth and nine at their own 34. The Tubbs boys, Brendan and Trevor, were all over the field that night for the Panthers making tackles. 

For some reason, instead of punting, the Warriors went for it on fourth and long and Young broke up a pass to give the Panthers a short field at the Warrior 34. Three quick hitters by Brendan Tubbs picked up a first down and then Young was all alone for 14 yards down to the 9. Two plays later, Rother took a counter eight yards to the house and ran in the extra point.

Albany had plenty of chances to score, but were frequently stopped just before paydirt. One such drive game in the ensuing drive. Runs by Quincy Stamper and Kemper Cline got the Warriors as far as the Mound City 22, but a false start derailed the drive and the Warriors gave up the ball on downs. Mound City also went three and out, and a 33 yard run from Zavien Dierenfeldt put the Warriors in Mound City territory at the 21. The Warriors nearly stalled again, but on fourth and goal at the 4, a big line surge got Kemper Cline into the end zone to cut it to 24-14 right before half. 

Young got behind the Warrior defense again for a 38 yard completion to the Warrior 21 with 19 seconds left, but a holding penalty and a sack killed the drive.

But a late hit by Albany on the second half kickoff put the ball in Warrior territory at the 35, and once again, Mound City used the short field to convert. On third and eight at the 16, Trevor Tubbs got nine yards to the 7, and William Rother was in the end zone two plays later to make it 32-14 with 9:34 left in the third quarter.

Albany threatened to score again as Jody King converted a fourth and one with a one yard run to the Panther 39 to keep the drive going. But a bad snap pinned the Warriors fourth and 11 at the 40, and needing to go for it, the pass went astray.

Mound City once again used the short field to their advantage as Young got behind the Warrior defense for a 12 yard pass, Brendan Tubbs picked up 5, and then Young connected from 23 yards out with 4:43 left in the third quarter to make it 38-14.

But Albany refused to quit and the hard running of Dierenfeldt got them into Mound City territory again, including a 22 yard swing pass. They were faced with fourth and seven at the 20, but then Ian Campbell, who had started earning more and more playing time as the season progressed, started stepping up, catching a seven yard pass from Cline to keep the drive going. He is the nephew of Lenny Campbell.

Ian Campbell caught another pass from Cline two plays later with 53 seconds left to make it 38-20. But Dierenfeldt was dropped short of the goal line as Mound City was able to keep it three possessions.

On third and 16 at the 35, Mound City aired it out to Young, who had once again gotten by the Warrior defense. But this time, the pass was too far for him, and Mound City punted, pinning the Warriors at the 10. Runs from Dierenfeldt, a short pass to Porter Davis, and a 21 yard burst by Cline put the ball on the 15. But the Warriors stalled inside Panther territory once too often and Cline came under a heavy rush and threw it away on fourth down at the 11.

The Warriors managed to stop Mound City on fourth and one at the Warrior 14, and they were able to engineer a drive in the closing seconds as Cline scrambled for 23, Jody King had a catch and run for 18 yards, and Cline scrambled for 15 more. With 10 seconds left, Campbell caught a pass and Stamper ran in the extra points to make it 38-28, but Mound City covered the ensuing onsides kick to secure the win.

Obituary -- Joyce Smith 1933-2021

Joyce Elaine Brown Smith, who only knew how to go through life in fifth gear, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was one week short of her eighty-eighth birthday.    

Joyce knew half the people of northwest Missouri and was on her way to meeting the rest when she passed away. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State in 1955, she began teaching business classes in Savannah. She said her first day was the worst day of her life because she didn’t know what she was doing. She also taught briefly in Stanberry and King City before pausing her teaching career to raise children.

It wasn’t until she taught music at the tiny Westboro, Missouri school district that Joyce found her footing as a teacher. Her husband, Harold, who had become the superintendent of the school, asked her to fill in as a music teacher when he couldn’t find one to hire. Joyce was embraced by a coterie of talented, enthusiastic students and their families. The rest of her life, Joyce looked back fondly on her short time in Westboro.

In between raising four children, along with copious pets and livestock, Joyce taught at North Harrison then finished her career at South Harrison in Bethany. She either taught, or taught the children of, all but two or three people in Bethany.

As the family moved from town to town in Missouri and Iowa, Joyce was blessed to have support from sainted neighbors, including Ron and Juanita Lincoln in Jordan, Iowa, Clara Sundermann in Westboro, and May Payton in Eagleville.

Joyce was known for playing music in churches and at Crestview Nursing Home in Bethany for many decades. One of her greatest joys was playing with a group of friends, known as Sisters for Sharing which included Sandra Heyle, Pat Gibson, and Alicia Craig.  She learned to play the violin and ukulele after retirement. The daughter of a music teacher, music was in her genes and part of her daily life.

Joyce was born November 1, 1933 in Albany, Missouri. Harold, her husband of 62 years; her parents, Voris and Vera Brown; and her infant brother Robert Keith Brown, preceded her in death.

Survivors include children, Jeff (Gina) of Maryville; Ron (Michele) of Louisville, Kentucky; Julie (Gary) Lupfer of McFall, and Robert (Alesha) of Maysville. Seven grandchildren include Jared Lupfer (Amanda) of McFall; Tyler Lupfer of St. Joseph; Isabel Smith of Lakewood, Ohio; Sophia Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Zane, Sadie, and Lainey Smith of Maysville. Her three surviving great grandchildren are Alison, Jackson, and Carson Lupfer of McFall.

Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 29 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Inurnment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blythedale Alumni Association in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Marlene Keller 1936-2021

Marlene Kay (Murphy) Keller was born August 12, 1936, to Olin Elmer (Pat) Murphy and Emma Irene (Still) Murphy at Redding, Iowa. Marlene graduated from Redding High School in 1954.

Following graduation, Marlene moved to Gilcrest, Colorado to attend Business school in Greeley, Colorado. She lived with her step-mother’s sister’s family, Darryl & Myrtle Deutcher. After graduating from business school, Marlene worked 10 years for Greeley National Bank. On April 13, 1956, Marlene was united in marriage to Bob Curtis Keller in Gilcrest, Colorado. They made their home in Greeley for 10 years before they moved to Arvada, Colorado where Bob worked for the State of Colorado. Marlene was employed by Central Bank of Denver for 18 years. After Marlene & Bob retired, the moved back to Mount Ayr, Iowa on a farm 2 miles south of Mount Ayr. In 2007, Bob passed away and Marlene moved into Mount Ayr.

Marlene passed away on October 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; second Mother Gladys Murphy; husband Bob; brothers Darrell Murphy, Harold Murphy, Robert Murphy, and Doyle Murphy; brothers-in-law Bill Keller, Robert Rossman, and Manlea Barber.

Marlene is survived by her sister Dorothy Barber of Mount Ayr; sister-in-law Helen Keller of Greeley, Colorado; several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews; other relatives & friends.

Memorials are to the Ringgold County Senior Center.

Courthouse News for October 27th, 2021

On October 6th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lindsey Overholser (25) of Redding on charges of Domestic Abuse with Weapon and Assault with Weapon. Bond was set at $3,000.

On October 20th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Sean Cameron (53) of Grant City alleging Child Abuse (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. Judge Joel Miller recused himself from the case and Judge Rebecca McGinley was assigned to the case.

On October 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Deborah Groce (71) of King City in Harrison County on charges of NO Valid License, No Insurance, a Misdemeanor Warrant from the City of St. Joseph, and a Misdemeanor Warrant from Harrison County.

On October 21st, Quintrell Bramow (21) of Marion (IA) was arrested in Linn County (IA) on a Ringgold County Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Bond was set at $300, posted by the defendant.

On October 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Dakota Michalak (23) of Ridgeway alleging DWI and Speeding (20-25 mph over).

On October 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Petelo Sua (30) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On October 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Robert Rother (64) of Maitland alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On October 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Joshua Rakestraw (18) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), two counts Stealing (Felony), and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On October 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jay Rasmussen (33) of Bethany alleging Property Damage (Felony) and Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rodney Spraggins (24) of Davenport (IA) in Nodaway County on a City of St. Joseph Warrant (No Insurance).

On October 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jared Silvey (20) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

On October 23rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brian Brown (65) of Tingley on a charge of Possession of Stolen Property. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that in June, a property owner reported that a John Deere rotary cutter had been stolen from his field and that the defendant had it in his possession. Subsequently, it was recovered in Kansas.

On October 23rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin Blades (42) of Leon on a charge of Domestic Assault (Impeding Airflow) and Obstruction of Emergency Communication. He is being held on $5,300 bond.

On October 24th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Melissa Woollums (34) of Diagonal on a charge of Possession of Stolen Property. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that a 2015 Dump Trailer had been reported stolen out of Des Moines and that it was located on the defendant’s property. 

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.

Bluejay Boys Win Again as Chase Clabaugh Steps Up

Northeast Nodaway's boys got their second win as Drew Dack got his usual output with 25, Chase Clabaugh turned into a second scoring option, and the Bluejays outworked the much taller Mustangs to get the 44-19 win Tuesday, October 26th. 

The Bluejays had every reason to be worried going into that game. North Nodaway was 2-1, the Bluejays were shorthanded and down to five players, and they couldn't afford to get into foul trouble. But they pulled together as well as they had all year. Drew Dack continued his pattern of learning to trust his teammates, dishing the ball off to the tune of 6 assists. Nobody had more than two fouls for the game, and the Bluejays outrebounded North Nodaway 37-23 for the night. Chase Clabaugh suddenly started knocking down shots after Drew started getting him the ball, and he showed a newfound willingness to mix it up on the boards, getting 6 for the night. 

The game started off well for the Bluejays as Drew Dack scored off a drive, then set up Clabaugh for his first jumper. Reece Gray went coast to coast after getting a defensive board, and Lance Runde found Drew Dack inside to make it 8-0. Trevin Wyllie countered with a shot from the high post off a pass from Blaine Clements, but Drew Dack's putback made it 10-2.

Northeast had started off strong in their first two games only to let the other team back in, and sure enough, the Mustangs got going as Draedyn Degase knocked down a shot from the high post, the skyscraper Blaine Clements got a putback and got loose in transition, and Trevin Wyllie got behind the defense and hit a free throw as the Mustangs made it 10-9 at the nine second mark. But then Drew Dack drove and was fouled on a pullup try and knocked down both free throws to make it 12-9 after one.

Unlike the King City game, Northeast didn't let North Nodaway hang around; this time, they held them scoreless and pulled away in the second quarter. First, Drew Dack hit Chase Clabaugh on the left side. Dack followed with a three point play, then found Clabaugh again on the baseline to make it 19-9. North Nodaway switched to a zone, but Lance Runde drove down the right baseline for a score, Drew Dack drove and pulled up for a score, and Reece Gray got an offensive board with one second and made one out of two shots to make it 24-9 at halftime.

North Nodaway tried to establish their big guy, Blaine Clements, to start the second and he started off with a putback to open the scoring. Drew Dack scored off a couple of drives to make it 28-11, but then Draedyn Degase and Kaeden Nave knocked down shots from the high post to cut it to 28-15. But just as it looked like North Nodaway would make things interesting, Drew Dack took over the game, cutting inside and getting a pass from Lance Runde to start the run. He then went coast to coast to make it 32-15 again.

The Mustangs then tried doubling Drew Dack every time he brought the ball up the floor, but it didn't matter, as he posted up and scored inside and drove right through the double and hit a pullup to make it 36-15 after three.

At that point, everybody else chipped in for the Bluejays as Drew Dack his Lance Runde on the right side. Reece Gray got loose after Drew Dack pushed one ahead to him, Chase Clabaugh got a pass from Chase Allen for a score to put the Mustangs up 42-15. Blaine Clement countered with a putback and Draedyn Degase added another shot from the high post to make it 42-19, but Chase Allen got on the board for the Bluejays at the end.

For Northeast, Drew Dack had 25, Chase Clabaugh 8, Reece Gray 5, Lance Runde 4, and Chase Allen 2.

Drew Dack and Chase Allen each had 1 block.

Drew Dack, working against the much taller Clements, had 15 boards. Lance Runde had 7, Chase Clabaugh 6, Chase Allen 5, and Reece Gray 4.

Drew Dack had 6 assists. Lance Runde had 3, and Chase Clabaugh, Reece Gray, and Chase Allen had 1 each.

Drew Dack had 4 tips. Chase Allen had 3, Lance Runde 2, and Chase Clabaugh 1.

Drew Dack and Chase Allen had 2 steals each.

For North Nodaway, Blaine Clements had 8 points. Draedyn Degase had 6, Trevin Wyllie 3, and Kaeden Nave 2.

Blaine Clements had 3 rejections.

Blaine Clements had 14 boards. Draedyn Degase had 5, Ridge Clements 2, and Trevin Wyllie and Kaeden Nave 1 each.

Blaine Clements had 3 assists. Ridge Clements had 2, and Draedyn Degase and Kaeden Nave 1 each.

Blaine Clements, Trevin Wyllie, and Kaeden Nave had 1 tip each.

Blaine Clements had 2 steals. Draedyn Degase, Trevin Wyllie, Kaeden Nave, Ty Moyer, and Ridge Clements had 1 each.

Brianna Meyer Swipes 7 as Bluejays Outlast North Nodaway

In a brutal battle, Northeast Nodaway's girls outlasted North Nodaway 19-10 Tuesday, October 26th as Skyler Florea got 15 points and Brianna Meyer wreaked havoc on defense. It was a defensive slugfest as Northeast was able to generate plenty of ball pressure, but couldn't keep the scrappy Mustangs off the boards.

The Mustangs lost 22-4 to Platte Valley to start the season, but then broke a losing streak that spanned over a year with a 17-12 win over Stanberry. They lost 25-17 to East Atchison, but were right with the Wolves the night before.

Lacy Riley got a steal to start the game and hit a free throw, but Skyler Florea and the Bluejays began taking control as Skyler drove down the left baseline after a pass from Mylee Wilmes and added a shot from the left wing after another assist from Mylee. Brianna Meyer was all over the ball on defense, getting 6 tips and 7 steals on the other end. 

North Nodaway's strategy was to fight for every board; they were outworking the Bluejays, winning the battle of the boards. Defensively, they were hammering Florea and anyone else who tried to enter the paint; however, Florea helped her team pull away at the line, getting three free throws and adding a shot from the right wing to make it 9-1.

But the second quarter was scoreless. First, Florea got scratched and drew blood and had to come out; then, she picked up her second and third foul in succession, the latter on a charge as the Mustangs set perfectly on the play. North Nodaway could not take advantage as they had foul trouble of their own as Mya Hansen picked up her third foul and Riley her second. Northeast shot themselves in the foot at the line, going 0 for 5 from the line in the second.

By the half, Northeast had forced 12 North Nodaway turnovers, while surrendering it only 5 times. But the rebounding battle was the other way around; North Nodaway had 18 boards to 11 for Northeast.

Florea came back in to start the third quarter and stayed out of further foul trouble. North Nodaway hammered her every time she touched the ball inside, but she hit her free throws, connecting on six. Meanwhile, Mylee Wilmes scored off a steal and Brianna Meyer scored off a Grace Kohlleppel steal. North Nodaway got its first basket from the field as Emily Keho found Lacy Riley underneath the basket, but North Nodaway still trailed 19-3 after three.

Northeast turned the game over to its reserves. North Nodaway chipped away as Mya Hansen got a block and went coast to coast, Addalea Barcus got a steal and a three point play, and Jackie Wray knocked one down from the high post to account for the final score.

For Northeast, Skyler Florea had 15 points, Mylee Wilmes 2, and Brianna Meyer 2.

Skyler Florea and Hayley Yost had 3 blocks each.

Hayley Yost had 8 boards. Skyler Florea had 6, Gracie Kohlleppel 5, Blair Nelson 4, Mylee Wilmes and Ashlynn Kennard 2 each, and Brianna Meyer 1.

Mylee Wilmes had 3 assists. Hayley Yost and Gracie Kohlleppel 2 each, and Brianna Meyer 1.

Brianna Meyer and Skyler Florea had 6 tips each. Blair Nelson had 4, Mylee Wilmes 2, and Ashlynn Kennard and Severia Hall 1 each.

Brianna Meyer had 7 steals. Gracie Kohlleppel had 4, Skyler Florea and Mylee Wilmes 3 each, Blair Nelson 2, and Hayley Yost 1. Northeast forced 24 turnovers while surrendering the ball only 12 times.

For North Nodaway, Lacy Riley and Addalea Barcus had 3 points each. Mya Hansen and Jackie Wray had 2 each.

Sadee Clapp, Addalea Barcus, and Mya Hansen had 1 block each.

Lacy Riley had 7 boards. Emily Keho, Jackie Wray, and Sadee Clapp had 6 each. Addalea Barcus had 5, and Mya Hansen had 1.

Emily Keho had 6 tips. Jackie Wray had 5, Lacy Riley, Addalea Barcus, and Lily Blaine all had 3 each, and Mya Hansen 1.

Jackie Wray had 3 steals. Addalea Barcus and Mya Hansen had 2, while Lacy Riley, Sadee Clapp, and Emily Keho had 1.

Obituary -- Carl Lewis 1930-2021

Carl H. Lewis, 91, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Cameron Missouri hospital.

He was born on April 10, 1930, in Hopkins, MO, to Oliver and Iva Mae (Browning) Lewis.  They preceded him in death.  He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1947.

Carl joined the US Navy in February of 1949 and was recalled in August 1952 during the Korean War.  He proudly served his Country for 3 years.

He married Joyce Swaney on April 10, 1952, in Hopkins.

Carl worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation, and later retired from Midland Engineering, of Maryville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tom Lewis; brothers: Murrin, Ronald, and Paul Lewis; sister and brother in law, Joyce and Dean Noblet; half-brothers: Jim and Raymond Lewis; and his 3 nephews, Dan Lewis, Scott Lewis and Damon Noblet.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; sons, Tim (Cheryl) Lewis, Bolckow, MO, and Kenneth (Tami) Lewis, Savannah, MO; daughter, Karla (Steve) Rubin, Clarinda, IA, and daughter in law, Kimberlee Lewis, State of Oregon; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lewis has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. 

Memorial graveside services and burial will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO.  Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery.

No formal visitation is planned.

Memorials can be made in Carl’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Platte Valley Stuns Wolves, Wipes Out 20-0 Deficit

Platte Valley stunned East Atchison with a 28-26 win after falling behind 20-0 in the second quarter, rallying to take a 28-20 lead. East Atchison cut it to two and got the onsides kick back, but Platte Valley held on defense to secure the win.

Platte Valley tried to surprise the Wolves with an onsides kick, but it fooled nobody, and East Atchison ran it back for a score just six seconds into the game. Valley took the kickoff and two nice runs from Carter Luke of 24 and 14 yards got the ball into East Atchison territory at the 23. They got a third and five at the 18, but a play action pass fooled nobody, and quarterback Aydan Blackford was sacked back to the 25. An incomplete pass gave the Wolves the ball back on downs.

East Atchison was faced with fourth and two at the 33, but an offsides penalty gave them a first down at the 38. On third and two at the Platte Valley 34, quarterback Josh Smith threw a strike to Braden Graves for a score, and the two point conversion made it 14-0.

After a three and out by Platte Valley, East Atchison went right back to work. Keepers by Josh Smith picked up a first down to the 28, and another run by Smith put it on the Platte Valley 38. On third and nine at the Platte Valley 37, Jarrett Spinnato got loose and took it to the house at the start of the second quarter to make it 20-0.

The turning point came on the subsequent drive after Platte Valley got the ball on their own 23. First, Carter Luke broke tackle after tackle and burst 28 yards into Wolves territory at the 28. Then, Platte Valley came out in the Swinging Gate and isolated Blackford, who picked up 13 yards to the 15. A helmet to helmet hit after a four yard run put the ball on the 5, but then a bad snap pinned Platte Valley back to the 20. But then Luke got the ball back, getting 7 and then bulldozing his way to the 5 for the first down. Carries by Ferry, Like, and Blackford got Platte Valley into the end zone with 8:31 left to make it 20-6.

East Atchison tried to establish Spinnato on its next series, giving him the ball three times for eight yards. On fourth and two from inside their own territory at their own 32, the Wolves elected to go for it, but Smith's pass was broken up by Carter Luke and Platte Valley had the ball in Wolves territory with a chance to make things interesting. Luke's cutback run picked up 10 yards to the 20. Platte Valley tried to set up a screen pass out of their swinging gate, but it fooled nobody and they were buried at the 25. But Blackford took a keeper and got the yards back, getting a first down to the nine. Luke lost one on the next play, but then picked up six to the Wolves four. Blackford took it the rest of the way and ran in the extra points to make it 20-14 with 3:18 left in the half.

Hayden Ferry got a sack to kill the next Wolves drive, but a good kick pinned Platte Valley on their own 16. They elected to run out the clock after a holding penalty pinned them back on the 6. Despite the deficit, Platte Valley had outgained East Atchison, running 30 plays and gaining 153 yards to 19 plays and 126 yards for East Atchison.

East Atchison gambled with the onsides kick, but Platte Valley recovered it and had good field position at their own 37. They took advantage of the short field again as a pass from Aydan Blackford to Wyatt Tobin rescued a third down and put it on the 28. Two cracks by Jaxon McCrary picked up 10 more yards to the 18, and then Blackford rolled out and hit Tobin for nine more. Three straight carries by Hayden Ferry got Platte Valley into the end zone. Blackford was sacked on the extra point try, but the game was now tied at 20-20.

A good runback by East Atchison could have swung the momentum back in their favor, but two carries by Spinnato only netted three yards and a sack nearly caused a fumble, and East Atchison was forced to punt. Once again, Platte Valley killed the clock and ran the ball, using Luke and Ferry to gain 23 yards in five plays from the 21 to the Wolves 36. Luke had a long run called back by a holding penalty, and he was dropped for a loss of two back to the Platte Valley 36. But on third and 18, at the start of the fourth, fullback Hayden Ferry slipped out of the backfield. Nobody picked him up, and Blackford threw a strike over the middle, and he took it to the house to put Platte Valley in front. Ferry caught the extra point pass to make it 28-20.

The Wolves were pinned back on their 8, but that seemed to wake them up as they picked it up for the rest of the game. First, Spinnato weaved his way to the 23 for a first down. Litherbury took a 16 yard pitch for a first down to the 40, and then Smith rolled out on fourth and three at the 33 and made it all the way down to the 17. An offsides penalty put it on the 12, and then Smith took it four more to the 8. But just as it looked like East Atchison would score and get a chance to tie, a holding penalty wiped out an apparent score and put it on the 17. Two carries by Smith only got two yards, and his fourth down pass was broken up in the back of the end zone.

But Platte Valley could not run out the clock, as three carries by Ferry only netted seven yards and they were forced to punt. There was a heartstopping moment on his third carry as one referee threw his beanbag to mark a fumble, but the other referee ruled him down, and Platte Valley retained the ball. Had East Atchison gotten the ball back on the Platte Valley 22, it would have a huge break. As it was, Platte Valley punted and pinned them on the 22.

On second and seven at the 25, a freak play gave East Atchison new life as a long pass from Smith caromed off one Wolves' player's helmet and right into the arms of another, and all of a sudden, they were first and goal at the seven. Two plays later, Kaylin Merriweather took it to the house from the seven with 1:24 left with the Wolves needing the two point conversion to tie. But the ensuing try was too far for the receiver, and Platte Valley remained in front 28-26.

The onsides kick was coming up, and one referee signaled that Platte Valley had recovered it, but two other referees signaled that East Atchison had recovered, and the Wolves got the ball on the Platte Valley 39. But a mixup on a handoff resulted in a loss of five that was nearly fumbled; Platte Valley thought they had recovered it, but the officials ruled Merriweather down. Smith was sacked back to the 33 with 55 seconds, forcing East Atchison to use a timeout. A long pass was incomplete, setting up fourth and 18 at the 33. On the final play, Smith dropped back to pass. But Trevor Weir bull rushed, got rid of his man, and got the sack to end the game.

Platte Valley ran 49 plays that went 265 yards. Carter Luke had 19 carries for 116 yards. Hayden Ferry had 13 carries for 42 yards. Aydan Blackford had 5 carries for 40 yards, and Jaxon McCrary had 3 carries for 10 yards. Aydan Blackford completed four of nine passes for 57 yards. Hayden Ferry had 1 catch for 44 yards and Wyatt Tobin 2 catches for 13 yards.

East Atchison ran 38 plays for 249 yards. Jarrett Spinnato had 8 carries for 72 yards. Josh Smith had 12 carries for 53 yards, and Kaylin Merriweather had 8 carries for 22 yards. Smith completed 5 of 8 passes for 92 yards.

Obituary -- Rickey Parkhurst 1967-2021

Rickey Parkhurst, 64 was born May 14, 1967 in Bethany, Missouri to Ferris and Retha (Hanen) Parkhurst and passed away at his home in Blythedale on October 15, 2021 at the age of 64 years.

Rickey had worked as a nurses aide before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents and partner, Stephen Schmidt.

Survivors include: Michael (Joyce) Parkhurst, Trenton; Pam (Rodney) Dilley, Trenton; Terry Lee Parkhurst, Bethany; Gerald Wayne Parkhurst, Bethany; Christopher Allen (Jeannie) Parkhurst, Blythedale; David Lynn (Nicole) Albany.

Rickey has been cremated under the direction of Bethany Memorial Chapel.  Private family inurnment at a later date.

Obituary -- Marcia Wagner 1950-2021

Marcia Kay (Hawkins) Wagner was born to Maurice and Alta Loretta Hawkins on August 19, 1950 in Steubenville, OH. She graduated from Mingo High School in 1968. She was the mother to 3 daughters Michelle, Treasa and Lisa who would later give her 10 grandchildren she loved more than anything. Tanner, Tucker, Max, Chelsey, Kaylee, Harley, Brett, Bailey, Mason and Cooper…. They would in turn bless her with 7 great-grandchildren Bentley, Brix, Bates, Ke’moni, Ke‘Honna , Deni and Marlow. She loved the outdoors and wasn’t afraid of hard work. As a young girl you would find her at the pool perfecting complex high dives, this adventurous spirit would take her on many travels paragliding, zip lining and white water rafting just to name a few. She made sure each of her grandkids had a scrapbook made by her. She loved visits from her Sisters Sharon and Cindy or Brother Jeff.

She kept up on her nieces and nephews and loved to see what they were up to. She was a great friend to many and would go out of her way to do things for others. The Hospital friends brought her great joy and true friendship. She will be greatly missed and celebrated by the legacy of friends and family she left.

She was preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Loretta, daughter Treasa and granddaughter Ke’moni. Surviving her are her daughters Michelle (Beau) Beery, Lisa (Rob) Cracraft, Siblings Sharon, Cindy and Jeff.

Grandchildren Tanner (Tessa) Bowen, Tucker (Amber) Bowen, Max Purdun, Chelsey Parsons, Kaylee Parsons ,Harley Reed Boyce, Brett (Mary) Perkins, Bailey (Seth) Coleman, Mason (Dylan Rucker) Cracraft, Cooper Cracraft. Great Grandchildren Bentley, Brix, Bates, Ke’honna, Deni and Marlow.

Marcia has been cremated under the direction of Bethany Memorial Chapel. Memorial service Sunday, 5:00 p.m. at Bethany Memorial Chapel. Family visitation at 3:30 p.m. until service time.  Memorial gifts to Dup 15 Alliance in care of the funeral home. Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.

Obituary -- Sue Stephens 1937-2021

Evadne Sue (Hopkins) Stephens was born to James Riley and Opal Adeline (Rutledge) Hopkins on May 29, 1937 in Wichita, Kansas. She was soon joined by a younger brother, Larry Lee Hopkins. During her youth in Wichita, she trained as a classical pianist. Sue gave her to the Lord Jesus in 1958 at a revival at First Assembly of God in Wichita. She was very active throughout her life in her service to the Lord. She was involved in the Mount Ayr Assembly of God (now New Life Family Church) as Secretary/Treasurer, Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader, and piano player for several decades.

On July 7, 1958 Sue was united in marriage to Donald Eugene Stephens in Wichita, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children, Kenneth Eugene Stephens (Cindy), Kathy Ilene Poore, Genevieve Rene Malone (David), Dusty Donald Eugene Stephens Jr. (Robyne), and Lisa Mary Elizabeth Constant.

Sue was a dedicated wife and mother. For several years, starting in the 1970’s she did two man trucking with Donald making her one of the first woman truck drivers. She would tell many great stories about her adventures trucking with Donald. After Donald’s retirement in 1998, Sue began to drive the school bus for the Worth County Head Start in Grant City, MO. During this time she fulfilled a lifelong dream and attained her GED at the age of 64.

Sue was a very intelligent person and a gifted pianist. She drew the plans of her dream home that Donald, Dusty, Lisa and she later built together. Her children and many of her grandchildren will have memories of her at the piano playing gospel and classical music. Most remembered will be her playing her favorite Beethoven song, Fur Elise. Sue passed away on October 18, 2021 in her home.

Sue is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Donald, of the home, her children, grandchildren, Scott Poore (Chandra), Chrissie Poore, Josie Mobley (Wyatt), Aimie Larson (Robbie), Nick Belfore (Eric), Laurel Stephens, Nate Stephens (Maggie), Jeffery Constant (Laura), and Kimberly Cotner (Dustin). Great grandchildren, Karly and Kamryn Poore, Cole and Kerrigan Mobley, Cody, Tate and Tucker Larson, Bryson and Zoe Cotner, and Blayne, Iliya, Thayer, Hayse, Mavryk, and Tracy Constant. Her brother Larry Hopkins (Sandra), sister-in-law Bette Griffith, sister-in-law Joy Roslien (Dave). And also a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, church family and unofficially adopted children Harold and Paula Johnston and James Haswell.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Clarence and Hazel Stephens, a granddaughter, Kelsey Stephens, brother-in-law Harold Griffith, and son-in-law Tracy Constant.

Services were held at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, IA. Visitation was Thursday, October 21 from 6 to 8 pm. The funeral were Friday, October 22 at 2 pm with internment at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr, IA.

Memorials are to the New Life Family Church in Mount Ayr and Gideon's International.

Mustangs Show Improvement but Lose in Districts to South Holt

North Nodaway's volleyball team showed a lot of improvement Saturday during districts before falling in straight sets, 17-25, 12-25, 17-25 to South Holt. Previously, North Nodaway had trouble even getting to double figures against the Knights in their first game. They did a little better in their second game, but showed a lot of improvement Saturday, matching them during several stretches before finally going down and ending their season with three wins.

The difference was that everybody on the floor stepped up and contributed in some way. After falling behind 5-3 in the first set, blocks by Kelsey Barcus and Saylor Brown and a kill by Saylor put the Mustangs up 6-5. A kill by Ellaina Renfro put the Mustangs in front 7-6 after the Knights had tied it up.

South Holt, behind the front row hitting of Tanea Whaley and the back row hitting of Mylee Prussman, finally started taking control and went up 14-8, but instead of fading late in the set, as they had in the past, North Nodaway fought back. Jacquelyn Cline got an ace; they got several service aces in Saturday's game after not getting any against East Atchison. Cline then fed Renfro for a kill to make it 14-10. A block by Saylor and Saryn Brown and back to back aces by Saylor Brown cut it to 15-13. 

But then the Knights went on a 3-0 run to move in front again. Kills by Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown, a block by Jacquelyn Cline and Kelsi Barcus, and an ace by Lauren Herndon kept the margin within four points at 21-17, but then South Holt pulled away for the 25-17 win.

The serving of Hanna Buckles for South Holt turned out to be too much for North Nodaway to handle, as they fell behind 10-0 to start the second set. But then they started fighting back after falling behind 11-1. Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown got a block, Saryn Brown and Lauren Herndon got kills, and Sarah Chesnut got an ace as the Mustangs pulled to within 11-5. South Holt pulled away to a 15-6 lead, but a block from Jacquelyn Cline and Kelsi Barcus and an ace by Lauren Herndon cut it to 15-8. Kills by Saylor Brown and an ace by Cline kept the game within 8-10 points, but then South Holt pulled away for the 25-12 win.

Needing a win in the third set to keep their season going, they went stride for stride with the Knights to start out as Ellaina Renfro, Lauren Herndon, and Saryn Brown got kills as the game was tied at 1, 2, and 3. But then the black and gold shirts started pulling away, building their lead to 10-5. Kelsi Barcus, who served the best she has all year, dropped an ace to kill the run to make it 10-6. Saylor Brown and Jacquelyn Cline combined on a block to cut it to 12-7, but then the Knights started to pull away again, going up nine again.

The Mustangs made one last stand, starting with a block from Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown to cut it to 17-9. Kills by Saryn Brown, Lauren Herndon, and Jacquelyn Cline, a block by Cline, and an ace from Herndon got the Mustangs to within 23-17, but the Knights scored the last two points to get the win.

Tigers Bury Stanberry 76-16 to Clinch GRC Title

Worth County had every reason to expect a tough matchup against Stanberry for the rubber game of the GRC race, but had a surprisingly easy time with it, beating them 76-16 Friday in the worst beating Stanberry has taken from Worth County since joining the ranks of eight man. The reward, however, will not be easy. Worth County, after a bye week this Friday, will take on Albany or Mound City the week after. Two years ago, Worth County won handily over Albany on Homecoming, only to have a dogfight with them in districts before winning. And Worth County/Mound City has always been one of the best rivalries in eight man football, and the recordbook can easily be thrown out for that game. Last year, Worth County, which had struggled much of the year, ended Mound City's two year state title run, and Mound City will be looking to crash Worth County's undefeated season this year.

The Tiger win meant Stanberry fell all the way to fifth in the rankings and will have to travel to South Holt to face a tough Knights squad. Platte Valley beat East Atchison 28-26, which meant that they move past them and Stanberry all the way up to second. However, their reward will be playing either a North Andrew team that gave Worth County fits before losing, or a suddenly improving Nodaway Valley squad, which played South Holt tough before falling 22-6.

After getting the jitters out of their system, the Tigers overcame a second and 15 after a false start as Aydan Gladstone took an option 57 yards down to the Stanberry 13. The focus of the game was on keeping monster lineman Austin Colvin. at 6'4" and 275, under control, and Auston Pride and Creed Wilcox kept him tied down all night long. Alex Rinehart got good blocking up front and took it to the house with 11:10 left to make it 6-0.

Jace Latham and Dylan Wilmes combined on a sack of Schwebach, one of several for the Tigers all night long. That helped force a three and out. After a false start, Alex Rinehart got loose for 18 yards to the 33 and got another carry for six to the 39. Aydan Gladstone got six to the 35, and then aired one out to Jackson Runde 27 yards to the Stanberry 8. Two more carries by Alex Rinehart got Worth County into the end zone with 7:06 left, and Gladstone's pass to Dylan McIntyre made it 14-0.

On their next series, Stanberry went for it on fourth and one from their own 29, but Dylan Wilmes tackled Tucker Schieber inches short of the first down on the 30. That set up a short field for Worth County, and Gladstone aired it out to Dylan McIntyre for 29 yards to the 1. A false start put Worth County back to the 6, but Alex Rinehart got a block from Dylan McIntyre and got in with 5:58 left. Jackson Runde was all alone in the end zone to make it 22-0.

Stanberry went into their spread look, the same look which they had used to good effect against Worth County two years ago, when they nearly wiped out a big Tiger lead and came to within 8 points of the Tigers before Reid McIntyre jumped a pass and got a pick six to restore order for the Tigers in a 48-28 win. A holding penalty wiped out a long run, but then Austin Schwebach showed that he was dangerous in the open field, getting 17 yards down to the Tiger 23. But most of his throws were off Friday night; he had a receiver all alone but missed him and the Tigers used their second chance to stop Stanberry on downs at the 27.

Two carries by Alex Rinehart picked up a first down to the 38, but Worth County was stuck with third down and 11 at the 37. Aydan Gladstone aired one out to Runde, and a pass interference gave Worth County a first down at the 28. Runde caught a long pass down to the 1, and then Gladstone took it the rest of the way with 11:56 left in the second to make it 28-0.

Stanberry finally looked like they would get back momentum after Tucker Schieber ran back the ensuing kickoff to the 39. Worth County put Schwebach under heavy pressure and forced a three and out, but Stanberry got off a good kick and pinned Worth County at the 4. A bad snap resulted in a safety, and Stanberry had a free possession as they made it 28-2 with 11:11 left in the second.

The Bulldogs went back to their running game and got as far as the Tiger 33, but a false start buried them and two incomplete passes forced a three and out. Worth County was able to get a long ten play drive going. They rescued a third and five from their own 20 as Jackson Runde caught an eight yard pass to the 28 for a first down. Two carries from Alex Rinehart got another first down to the 39. On third and seven at the 36, Rinehart picked up 11 more to the 25. Five more yards from Rinehart moved it to the 20, and then Aydan Gladstone aired it out to Dylan McIntyre for the remaining 20 yards. Alex Rinehart added the extra points to make it 36-2 with 4:20 left in the half.

Stanberry started at their own 29, and got a bad snap, but Austin Schwebach took the busted play and scrambled 26 yards all the way down to the Tiger 25 as the tackling broke down. He scrambled seven more yards to the 18, but then Dawson Vore dropped Gavin Cameron for a loss of five back to the 23. An option play went nowhere, and Braxton Hightshoe broke up a pass on fourth down to give Worth County the ball back on their own 24 with 1:31 left. On the first play, Colvin finally got loose, flushed Gladstone, and forced an incompletion, but Gladstone turned around and aired one out to Alex Rinehart. He got twisted around, but somehow came up with the ball and kept his balance, going 56 yards to the house with 1:14 left. That made it 42-2.

But Stanberry finally found some daylight as they overcame a sack as Schwebach scrambled 13 yards to the Tiger 39. As time was winding down, Austin Schwebach finally connected, hitting Tyler Schwebach over the middle, and he got a block and took it to the house with 0.6 seconds left to make it 42-8.

Despite the large deficit, Stanberry had every right to expect momentum going into the second half as they had the ball and a free possession. They tried to get Austin Schwebach around the edge and into the open field, but Jace Latham moved down the line perfectly and dropped him. They went back to the same over the middle play that worked for them at the end of the half, but then Gladstone put a big hit on Tyler Schwebach and broke up the pass. A false start and another incompletion forced a three and out. Jackson Runde caught a 15 yard pass to the Stanberry 36, and then an offsides and a defensive holding on Stanberry put it on the 21. Aydan Gladstone picked up 8 yards on a keeper to the 8 for a first and goal. They were stuck on third and goal, but then Gladstone threw a strike to Dylan McIntyre, who held on despite a big hit by his defender and scored with 8:00 left as Worth County restored order.

This time, on fourth and six at their own 30, Stanberry tried to go for it, airing it out down the field. But Aydan Gladstone broke it up and the Tigers got the ball back on downs. Alex Rinehart took a swing pass to the 15. An incompletion made it second and 10, but an offsides put it on the 10, and Rinehart took it the rest of the way, breaking two tackles to score with 5:53 left to make it 54-8 and putting Worth County over the 45 point margin.

But Stanberry elected to play on, and they got a good runback from Tyler Schwebach all the way to the Tiger 39. The kickoff return game was a bright spot for the Bulldogs as they gashed the Tigers on runbacks all night long. That set up Austin Schwebach's pass to Colby McQuinn from 37 yards out with 4:06 left. Tyler Schwebach ran in the extra points to make it 54-16.

Stanberry pinned Worth County at their own 15, but then Aydan Gladstone got loose and took it 65 yards to the house, outrunning everyone along the way. Dylan McIntyre caught the extra point pass to make it 62-16 with 3:53 left in the third.

Once again, Stanberry gashed Worth County on the kickoff return, and Tyler Schwebach got loose again and took it to the Tiger 23. But this time, Stanberry was unable to kill the running clock as Alex Rinehart and Tanner Ridge combined on a sack. Schwebach aired one out, but Dylan McIntyre and Aydan Gladstone broke it up. Then, Levi Cassavaugh and Alex Rinehart combined on a sack, and then Rinehart got his third sack in four plays as the Tigers took over at the Stanberry 35 on downs. Alex then broke a host of tackles to the Stanberry 10. Austin Colvin, despite his 6'4", 275 frame, showed his speed as he ran down Alex at the 10, but a horsecollar penalty put it on the 5. Alex ran it the rest of the way and Levi Cassavaugh ran in the extra points to make it 70-16 at the end of three.

The reserves played out the fourth quarter, and Tyler New's 27 yard run set up Worth County's final score with 4:41 left when he aired it out 16 yards to John Galanakis to make it 76-16.

Carter Chapman showed some nice potential as a defensive end when he shot a gap and dropped a Stanberry back for a big loss, and Tyler New got a pick to kill Stanberry's last drive.

Worth County had 49 plays for 553 yards. Alex Rinehart had 22 carries for 140 yards and Aydan Gladstone 7 carries for 134 yards. Tyler New had 2 carries for 36 yards, Landon Wilmes 2 carries for 20 yards, and Levi Cassavaugh 3 carries for 2 yards. Aydan Gladstone had 12 attempts and 9 completions for 205 yards. Tyler New had one completion in one attempt for 16 yards. Jackson Runde had 4 catches for 77 yards, Dylan McIntyre 3 catches for 57 yards, Alex Rinehart 2 catches for 71 yards, and John Galanakis 1 catch for 16 yards.

Stanberry had 45 plays for 161 yards. Austin Schwebach had 10 carries for 62 yards and completed 4 passes in 17 attempts for 87 yards. Tyler Schwebach had 3 catches for 50 yards and Colby McQuinn had 1 catch for 37 yards.

Dustin Hamilton's Shot Off Tate Richardson Assist Lifts JH Shamrock Boys Over Redbirds

Dustin Hamilton's shot with 35 seconds left off a Tate Richardson pass lifted North Harrison's junior high boys over Winston 26-25 Thursday following a wild finish as the Shamrocks overcame adversity.

In their first game, North Harrison won handily, 41-13 over Mercer. But in Thursday's game, after jumping out to a 6-2 lead, North Harrison began turning the ball over as Winston got a steal to jumpstart their fortunes. By the end of the quarter, the lead was gone. Then, their best player, Ethan Henson, who is tall, athletic, and knows the game well, went down with an injury and didn't return. From there, the Shamrocks had to figure out how to play without him.

Meanwhile, the scoreboard was stuck at 9-6 for five minutes after the Redbirds scored to start the second quarter as North Harrison got stops on defense, but couldn't stop from turning the ball over. Winston finally broke the ice with two free throws with 46 seconds left in the half, but Andrew Craig's backdoor look brought North Harrison to within 11-8 at the half.

Craig scored again for the Shamrocks to start the second half, but then all hell threatened to break loose as the Redbirds scored the next six to make it 17-10. But all of a sudden, the Shamrocks settled down and started playing well. The turnovers disappeared, and the shots started to drop as Craig scored off a Dustin Hamilton drive to stop the bleeding. Winston got a putback, but then Kyler Kimbrough got a putback and Wyatt Maize scored off a drive at the buzzer and somehow, North Harrison was still part of the game, down only 19-16. After getting 16 turnovers in the first three quarters, North Harrison only had 1 in the fourth.

Pressed into service when Henson went down, Kimbrough turned into a force on defense, stealing the ball several times and getting some boards as well. Missing wildly for much of the first half, Andrew Craig got better as the game progressed, finishing better at the rim in the second half. Maize was getting to the rim at will to set everyone else up, and Hamilton, held in check for three quarters, finally got going in the fourth.

Winston scored to start the fourth quarter to go up 21-16, but then Noah Guy hit a free throw and Maize's drive set up Dustin Hamilton's inside shot to make it one possession again at 21-19. When Guy, who made some hustle plays during this stretch, got shaken up and came out, Tate Richardson came off the bench and got a key board and two key steals down the stretch along with the game winning assist.

The Redbirds went back up 23-19, but then Wyatt Maize drove and fed Andrew Craig, who cut it to two. Then, following a stop, Dustin Hamilton slashed to the rim to tie it at 23. Winston executed a perfect pick and roll and scored despite Andrew Craig's best defense to make it 25-23. Andrew Craig missed a shot, but the ball went out off a red shirt and North Harrison got another possession. North Harrison missed again, but then Maize picked a redbird's wallet and went coast to coast, cutting it to 25-24 with 57 seconds. 

Trying to run some clock, Winston dribbled it out of bounds and Hamilton scored off a drive after a pass from Tate Richardson with 35 seconds left to put North Harrison in front 26-25.

But the final seconds were frantic as the Shamrock defense was up to the challenge. Winston tried to get it into the post, but Kyler Kimbrough knocked it out of bounds with 19 seconds. Then, Dustin Hamilton knocked it out off the inbounder and the Shamrocks got the ball back. North Harrison traveled with it as Winston was pressing, but then Tate Richardson made the first of several big plays down the stretch as he stole it right back and drew the foul with 13 seconds left. He committed a violation on the free throw, but Winston aired it out deep, Andrew Craig made the red shirt miss the shot, and Richardson was right there for the defensive board with 5.3 seconds left. He again committed a violation on the ensuing free throw after Winston fouled, but Dustin Hamilton stole another Winston attempt to air it out with 2.9 seconds left.

Hamilton missed the one and one try, but Andrew Craig grabbed the offensive board and was fouled with 1.4 seconds left. In the double bonus, he missed both tries, and Winston again tried to air it out and get the last shot. But Richardson was there again with the steal and the clock finally ran out.

Andrew Craig and Dustin Hamilton had 8 points each. Wyatt Maize had 5, Ethan Henson and Kyler Kimbrough 2 each, and Noah Guy 1. 

Andrew Craig had 13 boards. Dustin Hamilton had 11, Kyler Kimbrough 5, Ethan Henson, Wyatt Maize, and Tate Richardson 3 each, and Noah Guy 2.

Dustin Hamilton had 3 assists. Wyatt Maize had 2, and Tate Richardson 1.

Dustin Hamilton had 5 tips. Wyatt Maize had 4, and Kyler Kimbrough and Andrew Craig 2 each.

Kyler Kimbrough had 6 steals. Tate Richardson, Dustin Hamilton, and Wyatt Maize had 3 each, Noah Guy 2, and Andrew Craig 1.

Lani Briggs Scores 10 but Junior High Shamrock Girls Fall Short

Lani Briggs did all she could to keep the Shamrocks in the game Thursday, but a bad start to the second half, 23 turnovers, and 16 offensive boards were too much to overcome as the Shamrocks fell 24-17 to Winston to fall to 0-2.

The focus of the game for North Harrison was to put up a more respectable game after getting run out of the gym in their first game, a 44-6 loss to Dan Owens' Mercer Cardinals. They needed to limit the looks of the mobile, athletic post player Isabel Robinson, and limit transition looks. They did a much better job of getting back on defense, and they allowed no fast break points. But after holding Robinson in check in the first half, limiting her to three points, they let her run wild in the second half, as she got 10 of Winston's 18 points in that frame.

Andi Nail hit the first four points for North Harrison, scoring off a steal and hitting a tough shot with a defender draped all over her in the first quarter. Consecutive 3-pointers by Winston in the second put them in front 6-4, but Kira Robertson's drive knotted it at 6-6 at the end of the first half.

But then Robinson took over for Winston during a critical three minute stretch for the Redbirds. As North Harrison's turnovers were mounting, she scored off a drive and hit two tough shots with defenders all over her as the Redbirds scored the first eight points of the third quarter to make it 14-6.

Lani Briggs, who hadn't scored up to that point, started slashing to the rim and Kira Robertson added a free throw as the Shamrocks stopped the bleeding and trailed 16-9 going into the fourth quarter. Mea McCampbell's drive put the Redbirds up 18-11 after Briggs had cut it to five to start the fourth, but then Briggs countered with a drive, hit one from the right side, and scored off a steal to cut the deficit to 18-17 with 2:57 left in the game. But then the turnovers and the missed boxouts came back to haunt North Harrison at the worst possible time as Summer Wain got a putback and Isabel Robinson added a steal to put the Redbirds back in front 22-17. The lid was on the rim for North Harrison, as they missed two free throws and a ton of shots down the stretch. Rosie Cameron added a shot at the buzzer for Winston for the final score.

Lani Briggs had 10 points for the Shamrocks. Andi Nail had 4 and Kira Robertson had 3.

Kira Robertson and Andi Nail had 5 boards each. Addison Davis had 4, as did Lani Briggs. Jaxcynn Hansel had 3, and Harmony Post and Riley Valenti had 1 each.

Lani Briggs had 3 assists. Andi Nail and Kira Robertson had 1 each.

Lani Briggs had 3 tips. Kira Robertson had 1. Lani Briggs had 7 steals. Andi Nail had 4, while Kira Robertson and Jaxcynn Hansel had 1 each.

Blair Nelson Scores 18, Hayley Yost Boards 15 as Shorthanded Bluejays Win

Northeast Nodaway's girls ran into adversity on their second game of the year. Skyler Florea rolled her ankle in practice Tuesday and was out for Wednesday's game. She had scored 26 of Northeast's 31 points against King City two nights before, meaning Northeast Nodaway would have to find a way to score rather than just feed her the ball. But then Blair Nelson stepped up and scored 18 for the Bluejays and Hayley Yost stepped up on the boards, grabbing 15, as the Bluejays pulled away in the second quarter and held off Union Star in the second half, getting the 31-17 win Wednesday.

Stuck without their leading scorer, Northeast was in a haze the first quarter, trailing 1-0 late. Union Star was not the pushover team typical of recent years; they were swarming, pressing, and trapping the whole game, led by the aggression of Kinzie Pettijohn. But after Brianna Meyer grabbed an offensive board with 1:07 left and knocked down both free throws for the Bluejays, the lid came off the basket as Meyer pushed it late in the first and found Blair Nelson loose underneath to make it 4-1 after one.

Something similar happened last year; Baylee Busby, who had scored nearly all Northeast's points in the previous two games, had to quarantine for three weeks, but somehow, the Bluejays stepped up and kept right on winning before Busby came back for the Northeast Nodaway tournament.

Brianna Meyer pushed it up the floor and hit Nelson to start the second quarter. Paisley McQuate countered with a drive, but all of a sudden, Northeast could do no wrong as Gracie Kohlleppel started feeding the open person at will, getting six assists in the period. She hit Nelson twice on the baseline and then Brianna Meyer once to push it to 12-3. She then hit Nelson again to make it 14-3. Union Star started adjusting, crashing hard on Nelson, but she hit Hayley Yost in the post to make it 16-3. Kohlleppel then hit Nelson on the baseline and Yost inside to make it 20-3 before Pettijohn's free throws cut it to 20-5 at the half.

But after Pettijohn knocked one down early in the third, Union Star went from a half court trap to a full court press. Nelson knocked one down to make it 23-7, but then Meyer picked up her third foul and Nelson took a hard fall and came out after being shaken up. But the Bluejays held the fort as Yost continued to anchor down the defensive boards with some help from Kohlleppel. The turnovers mounted for Northeast; they got 24 for the game as Union Star was swarming the post and taking the ball away, but they could only cut it to 23-8 by the end of three.

Both Nelson and Meyer came in to start the fourth, but Union Star finally got the hot hand as Pettijohn got loose in transition and McQuate scored off a drive and Grace Whorton hit a 3-pointer to cut it to 25-15. But then Hayley Yost found Blair Nelson inside, Mylee Wilmes, the littlest player on the floor, snuck in and got an offensive board and fed Hayley Yost backdoor, and then Brianna Meyer swiped an errant inbounds pass, drew Pettijohn's fifth foul, and hit both free throws to make it 31-15 before Makenna Grace scored off a drive in the closing seconds.

Blair Nelson had 18 points for the Bluejays. Brianna Meyer got 7 points, 5 of them from the line. Hayley Yost had 6.

Hayley Yost had 2 blocks. Gracie Kohlleppel and Brianna Meyer had 1 each.

Hayley Yost was a beast on the boards, getting 15. Blair Nelson had 7, Gracie Kohlleppel 6, Brianna Meyer 5, Mylee Wilmes 3, and Ashlynn Kennard 1.

Gracie Kohlleppel had 7 assists. Brianna Meyer had 2, and Blair Nelson, Hayley Yost, and Mylee Wilmes 1 each.

Brianna Meyer had 8 tips. Mylee Wilmes had 7, and Hayley Yost, Gracie Kohlleppel, and Blair Nelson had 3 each. 

Hayley Yost had 4 steals. Brianna Meyer and Mylee Wilmes had 3 each, and Gracie Kohlleppel and Blair Nelson had 2 each.

JH Bluejay Boys Hold Off Trojans for First Win

Northeast Nodaway's junior high boys got Union Star down to four players, but then had to cling to a lead for most of the second half before holding them off for a 27-22 win Wednesday night. Lance Runde knocked down a shot to start off the scoring for the Bluejays and Drew Dack knocked down another, but Union Star fought back to tie up as their bigs, Carter Jackson and Shea Simerly, each connected.

Dack jumped a pass to make it 6-4 to start the second, but then Jackson threatened to take over for the Trojans, getting the next five for Union Star to put them back in front. Northeast hung around, but still trailed 11-8 before Reid Smith fouled Drew Dack trying to box him out after he had knocked down two free throws to cut it to 11-10. Dack knocked down one of two to tie it at 11 and Smith had picked up his fourth. Union Star had seven players listed, but only five dressed out, so the next foul on Smith would drop them down to four.

Sure enough, on the next trip down the floor, Smith fouled Lance Runde fighting for a board, Union Star was down to four, and Runde knocked down one of two to put Northeast up 12-11. But they had to be careful as Dack picked up his third foul while Lance was attempting his free throws.

It looked like Northeast would take advantage of their numbers as Drew Dack went coast to coast to start the third, then he pushed it up the floor and dropped it off to Reece Gray. Gray followed with a steal and finished to make it 18-11. But just like the King City game, Northeast let Union Star hang around, although they never allowed them to take the lead this time. Lake Klawuhn got the hot hand and dropped a 3-pointer to make it 18-14. Drew Dack knocked down a shot and then pushed one up the floor and dropped it off to Lance Runde to make it 22-14, but then Klawuhn got a putback at the end of the third to cut it to 22-16, and then Simerly hit a shot to cut it to 22-18.

Union Star could afford to be very aggressive on defense as they didn't pick up their first foul in the second half until 4:30 was left in the fourth quarter. Dack knocked down a three point play to temporarily restore order, but then Klawuhn knocked down another shot, and then Kaler Baker knocked one down to cut it to 25-22 with 3:07 left.

Drew Dack missed on the ensuing possession, but Simerly traveled fighting for the rebound, giving it back to Northeast. Dack got stripped in the post, however, and the Trojans had a chance to tie with a three. But Simerly was off with a 3-point try. Union Star got the offensive board, but missed and Gaige Bodle got the defensive board sprawled on the ground and Northeast called timeout with 1:34 left.

After Bodle's hustle play, it was Northeast who had control of the boards. Dack missed a shot, but Lance Runde got a tieup and the arrow pointed to Northeast, keeping the possession alive. Bodle missed, but Reece Gray got an offensive board and Northeast pulled it out with 48 seconds, running the clock. Union Star knocked it out of bounds with 23 seconds left, then started picking up fouls to try and stop the clock. At the 21 second mark, there was a heartstopping moment as Reece Gray tipped an errant inbounds pass into the backcourt, but it picked it up and the violation was not called. Northeast ran the clock all the way down to four seconds before Union Star finally picked up their seventh foul and put Drew Dack on the line. He knocked down both free throws to seal the win.

Drew Dack had 18 points for the Bluejays. Lance Runde had 5 and Reece Gray 4.

Lance Runde and Chase Clabaugh had 1 block each. 

Drew Dack had 8 boards. Lance Runde, one of the littlest kids on the team, got 7. "He didn't back down from anyone tonight," said coach Sheldon Saxton. Gaige Bodle and Reece Gray had 4, Chase Clabaugh 3, and Chase Allen 2.

Gaige Bodle and Drew Dack had 2 assists each. Chase Clabaugh and Reece Gray had 1 each.

Gaige Bodle and Reece Gray had 5 steals each. Drew Dack had 4, Chase Clabaugh 2, and Lance Runde 1.

Reece Gray, one of the quietest kids on the team, was flying around the gym Wednesday, and he had 6 steals. Drew Dack had 3, and Gaige Bodle 1.

Courthouse News for October 20th, 2021

On October 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Keyton Pettlon (22) of Maryville alleging 3 counts Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was denied.

On October 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Vyacheslav Davydov alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On October 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Justin Fager (41) of Maryville alleging Child Abuse (Felony) and Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On October 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jonathan Deinhart (29) of Cameron alleging DWI, Speeding (26+ mph over), and No Plates.

On October 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Trenton Summers (21) of Luray (MO) alleging DWI, Speeding, and Minor in Possession.

On October 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Charles Dailey (39) of Clarinda alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), and Property Damage.

On October 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jacob Grim (32) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Seat Belt.

On October 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Brandon May (31) of Trenton alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony), Failure to Register Motor Vehicle, and No Insurance.

On October 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Christopher Mace (31) of Maryville alleging Speeding, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On October 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Camaron Gibson (24) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on a charge of No Valid License and a Warrant for Failure to Appear (Traffic Violation).

On October 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jessica Moody (29) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On October 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Laura Osborn (39) of Maryville alleging two counts Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, signature bond.

On October 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Nathaniel Emily (37) of Maryville alleging two counts Trespassing. Bond was set at $500, cash only.

On October 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Fraley (41) of Kansas City in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Speeding, No Seat Belt, Littering, and DWI.

On October 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tyler Goebel (25) of Chesapeake (VA) in Harrison County on a charge of No Plates and a Grundy County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Speeding).

On October 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Verrell Garrett (22) of Grandview (MO) in Nodaway County on a charge of Speeding and a Nodaway County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Traffic Violation).

On October 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Gerald Rivera-Santana (20) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance, No Valid License, DWI, Failure to Register, and Minor in Possession. Bond was set at $50,000, cash or corporate surety.

On October 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chrystal Juarez (39) of Eagleville in Harrison County on 2 charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (1 Felony) and a charge of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed by Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer.

On October 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jerry Binegar (50) of Des Moines alleging Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Valid License.

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.

Mustang Volleyball Steamrolled by Wolves

North Nodaway's volleyball team was steamrolled by East Atchison Tuesday night, October 19th as they fell 13-25, 13-25, 14-25 in straight sets. The Mustangs blocked as well as they have all year, getting in position well and forcing some errant hits; 12 out of their 40 points came off blocks. But they couldn't knock down very many kills against the bigger, quicker Wolves. 

In the first set, the Mustangs dug themselves into a 6-1 hole, but then Saryn Brown placed a perfect kill along the back line after an assist from Jacquelyn Cline. A kill from Lauren Herndon off a set from Saryn Brown and a block from Jacquelyn Cline and Kelsi Barcus brought them to within 8-5. But then the Wolves began to assert themselves and went ahead 20-10. Blocks from Ellaina Renfro and Saryn Brown on one play and by Lauren Herndon and Brown on another cut it to 20-12, but then the Wolves pulled away for the 25-13 win.

The second and third sets were the same as the first; the Mustangs would hang around for a while, only for the bottom to drop out in the later stages. The second match was tied at 3 and 5 at first. Saryn Brown was stopping the Wolves' attacks and Lauren Herndon added a kill. East Atchison moved ahead 6-4, but then Saryn Brown got a back row kill off a pass from Herndon to cut it to 6-5. A spike by Saylor Brown off a pass from Saryn and a tip by Saryn Brown off a pass from Kelsi Barcus kept it at 12-10, but then East Atchison began pulling away. Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown combined on a block to stop the bleeding and bring their team to within 15-11, but then East Atchison went on a 9-1 run to go up 24-12. Jacquelyn Cline got a kill as the Mustangs tried to make a stand, but the Wolves closed it out on the next play to take the second set.

North Nodaway dug itself into a 17-9 hole in the third set, but the made a stand as Lauren Herndon and Saryn Brown got blocks and they closed to within 17-12. But once again, the bottom dropped out as the Wolves closed the game on an 8-2 run to close out the game.

Brody Langfitt Gashes Lions for 283 Rushing Yards

Pattonsburg completely changed up their strategy following their disastrous 92-6 loss to Worth County, and it resulted in a 62-32 win over St. Joseph Christian Friday.

Brody Langfitt gashed the Lions with 32 carries for 283 yards in the win. Zane Reed added another 118 yards on 8 carries. The Panthers only attempted 8 passes from Reed, completing 5 for 60 yards. Langfitt had 7 touchdowns, and Reed ran for another. Kaden Locker added a touchdown catch. Sam Coin had an interception for the Panthers.

Previously, the Panthers had retained their passing game despite the transition to a new coach. But while they showed flashes of their old form in an 88-54 win over Schuyler County and a 56-44 win over Rich Hill and played North Andrew tough for a half before falling, they were completely outclassed by Worth County, King City, and Stanberry.

Pattonsburg will travel to Albany this Friday, where they will take on the Warriors. Albany played King City tough for the first half, trailing only 22-6, but then the Wildkats broke open the game with 28 points in the third quarter to secure the win. The Warriors are 3-5, but play well at home, where they are 2-1 this year.

Drew Dack's 26 Points Not Enough Against Wildkats

Drew Dack had 26 points against King City Monday, but unlike the girls game, it wasn't enough for the Bluejays to pull off the double header sweep as the Bluejays fell 43-30. Dack scored the first four points for the Bluejays, but then Northeast turned the ball over on consecutive steals that King City converted to scores to give them hope again. After that, Northeast led for the rest of the first half, but the game was a dogfight as King City kept hanging around.

Like the girls game, Dack was scoring at will and getting King City players into foul trouble; unlike the girls game, King City was hanging around thanks to the play of Josiah Schellhorn, who was cleaning up on the boards for the purple shirts. Dack's pullup with 2:40 left put Northeast in front 13-6, but then Schellhorn collected two late boards down the first half stretch to bring his team back to within 15-13 at the half.

Dack set the tone for the second half, going coast to coast after an outlet from Chase Allen and converted the three point play to make it 18-13. Schellhorn and the Wildkats fought back to cut it to 18-17, but then Dack converted a three point play and Reece Gray added a steal to make it 23-17 with 2:36 left in the third quarter. Things looked grim for King City as the foul trouble was mounting; Cooper Mooney and Graham Medsker both got into foul trouble trying to guard Dack, with Mooney picking up his third and Medsker picking up his fourth.

But all of a sudden, all hell broke loose as Northeast suddenly couldn't buy a board defensively and couldn't buy a bucket offensively; as the turnovers for Northeast and the offensive boards for King City mounted, the Wildkats began to come back. Schellhorn got a putback; a defensive lapse left Ryder Sample all alone for a three point play, and the purple shirts buried a triple at the buzzer to lead for the first time at 25-23.

The carnage continued in the fourth; in that period, everything broke down as King City was beating Northeast up and down the court, getting two uncontested baskets, and grabbing offensive boards at will, getting 15 for the night. 

Dack had 26 for the Bluejays. Gaige Bodle and Reece Gray had 2 each. 

Drew Dack had 9 boards. Lance Runde had 4, Gaige Bodle 3, and Reece Gray and Chase Allen 1 each.

Lance Runde had 3 assists. Chase Allen and Gaige Bodle had 2 each, while Drew Dack had 1.

Drew Dack had 8 tips. Gaige Bodle had 3, Lance Runde 2, and Reece Gray 1.

Drew Dack had 7 steals. Gaige Bodle had 3, while Chase Allen, Lance Runde, and Reece Gray had 1.

Skyler Florea Hangs 26 on King City as Bluejays Win

Skyler Florea hung 26 points on King City and Northeast's junior high girls picked right up where they left off last year, beating King City 31-12 Monday. Despite the unbalanced scoring line, she had plenty of help as the rest of the cast played a strong floor game and moved the ball well to back her up. 

The game started out close as Florea scored from inside off a pass from Mylee Wilmes and Gracie Kohlleppel added a free throw, countered by free throws from Beatrix Bowden to make it 3-2. But soon, it was apparent that King City couldn't guard Florea inside, as Northeast was getting her the ball at will, and the fouls were mounting for the purple shirts. Bowden tried guarding Florea, but soon picked up her second foul and had to sit, followed by Brylin Armfield, who picked up three. Meanwhile, Northeast was pulling away on the line, raising their lead to 9-2 at the end of one. Defensively, Northeast was moving well with Brianna Meyer and Mylee Wilmes flying around the perimeter to contest shots and passes, while Florea, Blair Nelson, and Hayley Yost were cleaning up on the defensive boards.

With Northeast leading 11-2 early in the second, Florea picked up her second foul, but the rest of the blue shirts held the fort and even grew the lead. Yost hit a heavily guarded shot in the high post and had some good looks there, while the defensive intensity didn't let up as they only allowed Lyla McKinnon's free throw. Florea finally checked in late in the quarter and grabbed a putback to put Northeast up 15-3 at the half.

The Bluejays did not give King City hope to start the third as Florea hit a free throw, knocked one down from the right side, and added another free throw off a steal and Kohlleppel added a putback as Northeast led 21-3 at the 4:10 mark. Brianna Meyer picked up her defense in the half, getting 3 of her four steals and several tieups as well. King City tried a box and one on Florea, but she kept scoring, getting an inside shot off a pass from Kohlleppel to make it 23-4 after three. She hit two free throws and knocked down another shot from the right side as the lead grew to as much as 27-4 before the Bluejays began subbing freely.

For Northeast, Florea had 26, Gracie Kohlleppel had 3, and Hayley Yost 2.

Hayley Yost had 2 blocks. Skyler Florea and Blair Nelson had 1 each.

Blair Nelson had 9 boards. Hayley Yost had 8, Skyler Florea 7, Gracie Kohlleppel and Brianna Meyer 3 each, and Mylee Wilmes and Emma Vicker 1 each.

Blair Nelson had 5 assists. Mylee Wilmes and Gracie Kohlleppel had 3 each, and Hayley Yost had 1.

Brianna Meyer, Skyler Florea, and Gracie Kohlleppel had 4 tips each. Hayley Yost had 2, while Mylee Wilmes had 1.

Skyler Florea had 5 steals, while Brianna Meyer had 4, Blair Nelson 3, and Hayley Yost, Mylee Wilmes, and Gracie Kohlleppel had 2 each. 

Platte Valley Clinches Winning Season with 52-0 Win Over Wildcards

Platte Valley won its fourth straight game with a 52-0 halftime game at Stewartsville, clinching its second winning season in franchise history. They had a 5-4 season in 2013. 

Carter Luke led the way for Platte Valley with 14 carries for 157 yards. Jaxon McCrary had 5 carries for 69 yards, including a 48 yard run. Mason Richardson had 1 carry for 15 yards, Aydan Blackford 3 carries for 13 yards, and Hayden Ferry 3 carries for 8 yards. Carter Luke had 3 touchdowns, while Jaxon McCrary and Aydan Blackford had 1.

Aydan Blackford completed both passes he attempted, completing one pass to Tyler Vongkhamchanh for 61 yards and one to Wyatt Tobin for 6 yards and a score.

Carter Luke, Brandon McQueen, and Trevor Weir had 4 tackles each. Lewis Giffin and Trevor McCrary had 3 each, Jaxon McCrary had 2, and Tyler Vongkhamchanh, Keagan Etter, and Mason Richardson each had 1. Lewis Giffin and Trevor Weir had 1 sack each, while Weir added a scoop and score towards the end of the first half to put Platte Valley over the 45 point margin. Carter Luke had one pick.

Obituary -- Bud Boyles 1938-2021

Carrol L. “Bud” Boyles, 83, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at a care facility in Columbia, MO.  Bud was born on March 11, 1938, in Rosendale, MO.

Bud was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle “Ruth” Boyles, his father, Boyd “Dale” Boyles, and “Uncle” Dean Boyles, who raised him from an infant.  He attended school in Rosendale, MO, and graduated in 1956.  He started his career path into the automotive business working at Midland Empire Rebuilders, fixing generators and starters.

On December 2, 1962, he married the love of this life, Mary Ann Alcox in Lathrop, MO.  Bud and Mary lived in rural Andrew County and later in Savannah, MO.  Bud joined Savannah Motors, the Ford and Mercury dealer in Savannah as a salesman and developed his passion for matching people with quality cars and trucks.  His boss, the late Richard L. Wilkinson was impressed with Bud, and started him in his own new car store in Maryville, MO.

Bud arrived in Maryville in 1971, as a partner in Wilkinson Motors.  In 1984, it became Boyles Motors, Inc.  Bud was very civic minded, and he had served as a volunteer fireman in Savannah.  After moving to Maryville, he joined the Kiwanis Club and served on numerous city and county boards, including the Maryville Airport Board. 

Along with Bud’s passion for the automotive business, he loved flying.  He also enjoyed stock-car racing and drove a car in the late 50’s and early 60’s.  He also enjoyed playing cards.  After following Mary to the music operas, he learned to operate sound systems and to play the Dobro.  Bud enjoyed his farms and was very proud of the cattle he raised.

Bud is survived by his wife Mary, his son David (Alana) Boyles, of Jefferson City, MO; and two grandsons, Clayton (Cheyenne) Boyles, Green Bay Wi, and Quinton (Erin) Boyles, Wilbur, NE.

Funeral services were at Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made in Bud's name to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Northwest Missouri Mental Health Task Force to Meet October 20th

The Fourth Circuit Leadership Team on Mental Health and Criminal Justice (referred to as “ Leadership Team” hereinafter) invites the public to attend a joint meeting of the Worth, Atchison, Nodaway, Holt , and Gentry County Commissions to discuss the formation of a multi-county cooperative community mental health program on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 9:00 A.M., in the basement conference room of the Nodaway County Administration Building, 403 North Market Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468. 

The Leadership Team is a committee of law enforcement officers, medical personnel, counselors, juvenile officers, a prosecuting attorney, a criminal defense attorney, and judges, assembled to address the current gaps in available mental health resources in the Fourth Circuit. Presiding Judge Roger Prokes created the committee and appointed Judge Robert Rice as Chair of the committee. In December 2020 the Leadership Team created a two-phase project plan and applied for funding from the State of Missouri’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant. In January 2021 the Leadership Team’s project plan was awarded $50,000 in grant funds. Over the last ten months those funds have been effectively disbursed to address the urgent need for mental health resources and remedies in the Fourth Circuit

As noted above, the grant has two phases. The first phase addressed crisis intervention counseling services, crisis intervention training for law enforcement and jail staff, alternative treatment court programs such as Drug Court and DWI Court, transportation to services, and the urgent lack of local mental health resources to meet the public’s needs.

The second phase is designed to sustain the success of the first phase by establishing a multi-county cooperative community mental health program offering services to the residents of the counties of Worth, Atchison, Nodaway, Holt, and Gentry. The program is administered by a Board of Trustees whose members are selected by the participating counties. The goal of the second phase is for the program to adequately respond to the crisis and ensure individuals with behavioral health needs have access to the services, education, and support they need to improve their quality of life. Moreover, the second phase will have long-term benefits on public safety and criminal justice outcomes.

The proposed program mirrors one already in existence in the counties of Clay, Platte, and Ray, in North Kansas City.

At the public meeting, the Leadership Team will share in greater detail how they utilized the grant funds including statistics and inspiring anecdotes of those who benefitted from the program. The meeting will begin with a presentation from the Leadership Team to the counties’ Commissioners followed by an opportunity for the Commissioners to ask questions.

Following the meeting, the Leadership Team will begin collaboration with the counties to seek their consent and support to implement the program.

The Leadership Team hopes this public presentation opens an important dialogue within the Fourth Circuit communities about mental health and the necessity for mental health resource accessibility in rural communities.

The Leadership Team and Commissioners will be available for a group photograph following the meeting.

Hailey Adwell Goes Deep, but Tiger Softball Falls in District Final

Hailey Adwell went deep for Worth County in the District Final against Princeton, but once again, the Tigers could not get past Princeton, falling 8-1 Saturday. The Blue Tigers jumped on Worth County early, as Makenzie Dunkin hit the first of two home runs in the first inning. 

Needing to hold in the second, pitcher Brooklyn Richardson struck out three Princeton batters in the inning to work around a single. Worth County had its best chance in the third when Hailey Adwell led off with her home run to dead center. Brooklyn Richardson followed with a double. Lanie Cousatte hit it hard, but right at the shortstop, who nearly doubled Richardson off. But the ball got away, and Richardson took third. Aivry Griffin was called out on a change, and Becca Smith popped out to end the threat.

Richardson walked in a run in the Princeton third to make it 3-1, but got out with no further damage when she struck out Grace Kelly looking and got Becca Kile on a grounder to Lanie Cousatte at second. Carsey Brown came home on a wild pitch in the fifth to make it 4-1, and then she beat out Kara Staton's throw from third with two down to keep the Princeton sixth going to score Kyla Coffman. Dunkin then broke it open with a three run home run to make it 8-1.

With two outs in the seventh, Richardson kept Worth County going with a double down the left field line, but then Lanie Cousatte struck out to end the threat.

The game was the last for Aivry Griffin. Worth County will return nearly everyone else, as will Princeton and North Harrison.

Tiger Survive Wild Track Meet Over North Andrew 70-50

Worth County survived a challenge from a rapidly improving North Andrew squad and got a 70-50 win Friday to set up a showdown with Stanberry. A win Friday will give Worth County the GRC title outright. A loss means they will share the GRC title with Stanberry. 

It looked like it would be another easy win for the Tigers, as they got the opening kickoff. Alex Rinehart picked up a 17 yard sweep into Cardinal territory after getting a block from Levi Cassavaugh. Then, the Tigers rescued a third and 10 at the 33 with a 25 yard pass from Aydan Gladstone to Jackson Runde to the 10. Aydan was dropped for a loss of five, but then Alex Rinehart took it 12 yards to the three. On fourth and goal from the one, Gladstone powered in with 8:19 left to make it 6-0. After North Andrew went three and out, Aydan Gladstone took an option 57 yards to the house after getting blocks from Creed Wilcox and Jackson Runde and Dylan McIntyre caught a short pass and fought his way into the end zone for the extra points to make it 14-0.

But after another three and out by North Andrew, a Tiger miscue gave them hope as the ensuing punt rolled under Alex Rinehart's legs and the red shirts recovered it at the Tiger 20. From there on, a totally different North Andrew squad took the field. A blown coverage on fourth and two left Dawson Eychaner all alone for a pass from Braxon Linville with 1:34 left in the first quarter to make it 14-6.

After that, the only way for Worth County to win was to keep scoring, and to their credit, they did. They set up shop at their own 30 and four carries from Alex Rinehart put the Tigers on the Cardinal 24. That set up a pass from Aydan Gladstone to Jackson Runde with 11:53 left in the second to make it 20-6. But Worth County gave it right back again. On third and eight at the 24, Hayden Ecker slipped out of the backfield to take a pass, nobody picked him up, and he took it 53 yards down to the Tiger three. He walked into the end zone on the next play, and North Andrew was back within 20-12 with 9:51 left in the second.

Worth County only needed two plays to answer, as Alex Rinehart bounced outside for 28 yards to the Cardinal 22 after Worth County started at their own 30. From there, Aydan Gladstone threw a pass to Dylan McIntyre, who outjumped Matthew Evans and somehow stayed inbounds for a score with 9:19 left. Jackson Runde caught the extra point pass to make it 28-12. Worth County needed to stop North Andrew just one time, and they had a perfect opportunity to do so after they buried them at the 6 on the ensuing kickoff. But then they jumped offsides, which gave North Andrew all the momentum they needed. A long pass to 6'9" mountain man Owen Graham went 29 yards into Tiger territory, which opened up North Andrew's running game. From there, Worth County knew what they play was going to be, but still couldn't stop it as the Cardinals took nine plays to get into the end zone and score on Ecker's two yard run with 2:16 left. Ecker ran in the extra points to make it 28-20.

The Tigers were nearly stopped after two carries by Alex Rinehart only got 5 yards, and the 6'9" Graham got his paws up to bat down a Gladstone pass. But Worth County went for it on fourth and five from their own 35 and completed a 15 yard pass to Jackson Runde to keep the drive alive. Gladstone scrambled to the 25, and then threw a strike to Dylan McIntyre on the next play with 16 seconds left to put Worth County in the end zone and make it 34-20 at halftime.

But North Andrew came strong out of the gate to start the second half, and Hayden Ecker bounced outside and down the sideline into the end zone to make it 34-26, but Alex Rinehart got a sack on the extra point try to deny the extra points. The extra point game would be costly to North Andrew and helpful to Worth County in the second half. Worth County got the score back as Aydan Gladstone scrambled 34 yards to the Cardinal 21, and then Alex Rinehart picked up blocks from Jackson Runde and Levi Cassavaugh on Graham as he took it 12 yards down to the 9. Gladstone was stopped on the next play, but then Rinehart got a block from Cassavaugh on the next play and took it to the house with 8:41 left. Worth County was seemingly denied on the extra point try, but a pass interference gave Worth County another chance, and Rinehart added the extra points to make it 42-26.

Worth County finally had North Andrew seemingly stopped on fourth and six at the Tiger 32, but then Linville aired it out to Eychaner for a score with 4:46 left in the third. Worth County denied the extra point try, however, and the game remained at two possessions at 42-32. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty allowed North Andrew to kick it out of the end zone and pin Worth County at their own 15. One of the North Andrew players got a hand on an option pitch, and Worth County had to cover it on their own 11. But Jackson Runde caught a 17 yard pass to keep the drive alive, and a facemask put the ball on the Cardinal 36. Two carries by Rinehart got the ball to the 21, and Levi Cassavaugh picked up eight more to the 13. Alex was dropped for a loss of two, but Jackson Runde caught a short pass to the 7, and Alex Rinehart took a swing pass to the house with 1:04 left to make it 48-32.

The Tigers finally caught a break when Dawson Vore got a hit on the ensuing kickoff return and Levi Cassavaugh recovered it on the Cardinal 20. It only took one play for Worth County to convert when Aydan Gladstone aired it out to Jackson Runde for a score with 49 seconds left in the third quarter. Runde also caught the extra point pass to make it 56-32. North Andrew only needed three plays to answer, as Ecker ripped off carries of 9, 8, and then 30 yards to the house with 11:52 left in the fourth. But Worth County stopped the extra point try as Chittum was stopped short of the end zone on a quick hitter, keeping Worth County's lead at three possessions at 56-38.

North Andrew had kicked the ball out of bounds all night, and Worth County had elected to take it at the 25 each time. But this time, Worth County elected to make them kick it over again, marching them back each time. North Andrew blinked on the fourth time of this, and Dylan McIntyre took the kick, got blocks from Braxton Hightshoe and Levi Cassavaugh, and took it to the house with 11:39 left. Alex Rinehart made it four possessions when he converted the option pitch, making it 64-38.

The Cardinals were not going to be forced out of their running game, however, and they marched right back down the field again. Finally, they stalled at the Tiger 27, where they faced fourth and five. Worth County nearly stopped them and a screen pass to Ecker should have been stopped short of the first down. But poor tackling meant he sprung loose 22 yards to the five, and he was in the end zone two plays later to make it 64-44. Then, North Andrew elected to do an onsides kick and they recovered it successfully on the Tiger 39. Once again, Worth County had them stopped, this time third and aa at the Tiger 17, and once again, they couldn't stop them; this time, Linville aired it out to Graham for 17 yards and a score to make it 64-50.

There was a heartstopping moment on the ensuing onsides kick as the ball squirted out of Jackson Smith's hands, but Levi Cassavaugh recovered for the Tigers at the 39. Alex Rinehart only needed two carries to get into the end zone again with 4:02 left to make it 70-50. Back to back facemask penalties gave North Andrew another chance, but this time, Worth County finally stopped them at the 9 and was able to kneel out the clock.

Alex Rinehart had 18 carries for 167 yards. Aydan Gladstone had 8 carries for 99 yards, and Levi Cassavaugh 2 carries for 11 yards. Aydan Gladstone completed 9 out of 10 passes for 163 yards. Jackson Runde had 5 catches for 89 yards, Dylan McIntyre 2 catches for 47 yards, and Alex Rinehart 1 catch for 7 yards. Worth County ran 38 plays for 440 yards.

For North Andrew, Hayden Ecker had 23 carries for 144 yards. Braxon Linville had 21 carries for 62 yards. Jacob Chittum had 6 carries for 28 yards, and Andrew Goff 2 carries for 3 yards. Linville completed 6 out of 7 passes for 165 yards. Dawson Eychaner had 2 catches for 44 yards, Hayden Ecker 2 catches for 75 yards, and Owen Graham 2 catches for 46 yards. North Andrew ran 59 plays for 402 yards.