Junior High Tigers Win Second Meet Behind Owyn Wuillay, Jordan Dannar; Brooklyn Smith Wins Three Times for Girls

Owyn Wuillay and Jordan Dannar got into the win column for the Worth County Junior High Boys at King City Thursday as the boys won again, while Brooklyn Smith got three first place finishes and the Lady Tigers vaulted past Stanberry into second place.

For the boys, Worth County had 95, Maysville 81, North Andrew 73, Princeton 53, Platte Valley 52, Stanberry 38, East Atchison 33.5, DeKalb 33, North Nodaway 20.5, Albany 19, Nodaway Valley 15, King City 15, Osborn 14, North Harrison 8, St. Joseph Christian 6, Union Star 6, Braymer 5, Pattonsburg 5, and Winston 3.

Jordan Dannar was third in the 100 with a personal best time of 12.67 seconds, an improvement of over a second. Cole Hardy took a second off his time in the 200 and was fourth with a time of 27.30. Jordan Dannar improved his time in the 400 and was third with a time of 59.11. Mason Hiatt got another personal best in the 100 Hurdles and won with a time of 17.23. Brock Healy was third with a time of 18.10. 

The 4x100 team won and took 1 1/2 of a second off their time with a time of 52.38. The 4x200 team took over two seconds off their time and finished third with a time of 1:53.05.

Mason Hiatt improved his height in the High Jump and finished eighth with a height of 1.42 meters. Brock Healy was second in the Pole Vault with a height of 2.60 meters. Jordan Dannar won the Long Jump with a jump of 5.15 meters. Brock Healy was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 10.08 meters. Owyn Wuillay broke into the standings in the Shot Put with a throw of 9.32 meters. Wuillay improved his throw in the Discus by over 3 1/2 meters and won with a throw of 35.92. Brock Healy was second with a throw of 34.87. 

For the girls, Princeton had 93.5, Worth County 81, Stanberry 74, King City 54, East Atchison 51.5, St. Joseph Christian 44, Albany 36, Maysville 27, North Andrew 25, Platte Valley 19, North Nodaway 18, DeKalb 18, Union Star 13, Nodaway Valley 8, Winston 7, Osborn 4, Braymer 3, and Pattonsburg 3.

Brooklyn Smith won the 100 with a personal best time of 13.81 seconds. The Tigers were 2-3 in the 200 as Smith was second with a personal best time of 28.71 and Brianna Riley was third with a time of 29.82. Brooke Monticue took three seconds off her time in the 800 and got a personal best 3:16.55. Brielle Benson took almost 10 seconds off her time in the 1600 and got a personal best of 7:08.70. Brooklyn Smith got her second win in the 100 Hurdles with a personal best of 18.82 seconds. 

The 4x100 team was fifth with a time of 1:00.18. The 4x200 took 1 1/2 of a second off their time and finished fourth with a time of 2:04.59. The 4x400 took almost five seconds off their time and finished fourth with a time of 5:05.80. 

Kinley Fletchall was eighth in the High Jump with a personal best of 1.30 meters. Hadley Rush was second in the Pole Vault with a height of 1.85 meters, another personal best. Brooklyn Smith got her third win in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.33 meters. Brianna Riley was seventh with a jump of 3.77 meters. Kennedy Murphy was fifth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 7.96 meters. Jane Hawk added around three feet to her Shot Put throw with a fourth place throw of 8.85 meters. Hawk improved her throw in the Discus by over 2 1/2 meters and was sixth with a throw of 20.27. Gabbey Maudlin got a personal best in the Discus by almost three meters with a throw of 18.26 and is coming close to placing in that event.

Lane Graham Posts Two Wins in Shamrock Meet Victory; Hali Smith, Gracie Young, Jaxcynn Hansel Post Strong Finishes for Girls

The North Harrison boys won their first track meet of the year in the South Harrison Quad on Tuesday, April 1st as Lane Graham posted two first place finishes. Wyatt Maize and Kolton Graham posted one. The girls saw three athletes finish second that day as Hali Smith, Gracie Young, and Jaxcynn Hansel finished high.

For the boys, North Harrison won with 115 points. South Harrison had 103, King City 77, and East Harrison 16.

Lane Graham won the 100 with a time of 12.87. Kolton Graham was fifth with a time of 13.88. Landon Johnson was sixth with a time of 14.68. Lucian Sweeney was seventh with a time of 14.92. Lane Graham also won the 200 with a time of 26.14. Tate Richardson was second with a time of 26.68. Landon Johnson was fifth with a time of 33.62, and Lucian Sweeney was sixth with a time of 35.47. Lucian Sweeney was fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:16.01. Lance Jacobs was third in the 110 Hurdles with a time of 24.50 and second in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 1:02.95. 

The 4x100 team was second with a time of 51.39.

Wyatt Maize won the Long Jump with a season best 6.45 meters. Lane Graham was second with a season best 5.65. Owan Roberson was second in the Shot Put with a personal best throw of 11.95 meters. Owan Roberson was also second in the Discus with a throw of 34.01. Kolton Graham won the Javelin with a throw of 31.60.

For the girls, South Harrison ran away with the meet with 155 points. North Harrison had 43, East Harrison 42, and King City 27.

Gracie Young was third in the 100 with a time of 15.28 seconds. Raven McClellan was fourth with a time of 18.60. Jaxcynn Hansel was second in the 200 with a time of 32.28. McClellan was sixth with a time of 39.04. Hali Smith was second in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 20.01 seconds. 

Young was second in the Long Jump with a personal best of 4.34 meters. Raven McClellan was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 5.04. 

At Worth County, Hali Smith was fourth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.62 meters. She matched a personal best and a school record in the Pole Vault with a height of 2.13 meters, good enough for fourth. Gracie Young got a personal best in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.25 meters. 

The boys finished sixth in the Early Bird with 39 team points. For the boys, Lane Graham was fourth in the 200 with a time of 25.07 meters. Landon Johnson took two seconds off his time in the 200 and finished with a time of 27.48. Lucian Sweeney got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:09.62. Tate Richardson got a personal best in the 800 with a time of 2:36.59. 

The 4x100 team of Lane Graham, Tate Richardson, Kolton Graham, and Wyatt Maize was third with a time of 48.17. 

Landon Johnson got a personal best in the High Jump with a height of 1.60 meters, good enough for sixth place. Wyatt Maize won the Long Jump with a jump of 6.17. Lane Graham was fifth with a jump of 5.77. Wyatt Maize was third in the Triple Jump with a jump of 12.62 meters. Owan Roberson was fifth in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.47 meters. He got a personal best in the Discus with a throw of 35.40 meters. Kolton Graham was fourth in the Javelin with a throw of 31.40 meters.

North Nodaway Play Features Olivia Renfro, Lacy Riley Trying to Keep Unruly Students in Line

The North Nodaway School Play this year was named "The Audition," a play about a brand new teacher (Olivia Renfro) and her assistant (Lacy Riley) trying to manage a group of unruly students trying out for the annual school play. They don't just want to be like other schools, they want to be much better than the competition. 

There was the world-class dancer, Amy Richards, who discovers that the assistant teacher is not up on the latest teen slang, demands that there be a lot of dance in her character, and backs it up by winning a dance-off with Riley, embarrassing her in front of the rest of the students. There is another girl, Addalea Barcus, who hates singing with a passion, doesn't know the words to "Happy Birthday," and eats, sleeps, and breathes on her cell phone. 

Several of the students played multiple characters, including Richards, who plays the role of a student whose mother constantly fusses over her, and her favorite line to her mother is, "I really don't care, Mom!" During her audition, she tries to play Hamlet, only to be completely disengaged. She doesn't get selected. Clapp played a second role as well, playing the role of a student who couldn't project her voice. Despite all the coaching Lacy Riley had to offer, she could barely speak beyond a whisper and was not selected. 

There is the socially awkward boy, Gannon Volner, who has never done an audition before and who is wondering if anyone else there is in the same boat he is. One of the girls, Sadee Clapp, has a crush on him and insists on doing some of the sappiest scenes with him. One of Gannon's lines was, "Compared to you, my girlfriend looks like an octopus," to which Clapp responded, "You have to kiss me!" Volner was looking different for Friday's play; he recently shaved his head to show support for his friend, Trevin Wyllie.

The lead role of the play in The Audition went to Jackie Wray, who once played Tigger, lives with her single mother (Aryianna Jimenez), who never once went to her plays, never approved of her doing them, and finally puts her foot down and demands Wray do work around the house instead. One of the challenges was whether Wray could convince her mother to let her play the lead role and possibly get her name out to prospective college recruiters and employers. 

Then, there is the Mean Girls Club, consisting of Trynzlee Ebrecht, Taccoa Moyer, Pyper Smith, Draven Rader, and to some extent Sadee Clapp, although Clapp is on the way out of their circle. The Mean Girls Club is a group of girls with all the money and prestige and who love thumbing their noses up at students they think are weird or trash, such as Katelyn Parman, one of their favorite punching bags throughout school. They did a really good job in elementary of convincing the teacher that it was all just play. But Parman, whose mother has passed away and who misses her every day, has gotten to the point where she no longer cares what the Mean Girls Club thinks of her, and in fact, would get the lead role in the play should Jackie Wray not be able to convince her mother to let her be in the play.

As frequently happens when a new teacher comes to town, they don't always please everybody. Casey Wray played an obnoxious mother who was furious that her daughter didn't get selected even though she had been the lead role in last year's play and had moved people to tears. "My daughter sings like an angel," Wray screamed. She challenges Olivia Renfro to a fight, and Renfro barely touches her, but Wray falls to the floor screaming and writhing and threatening to sue her for emotional distress and bodily injury. 

Finally, the cast is selected and the play cuts away two hours before curtain time. The public is invited to draw its own conclusions about how the play went. 

Sheridan put together a similar play almost 40 years ago during its Little Dinner Theater productions that ran from the late 1970's after the school closed until the early 1990's. Chandra Hopkins played the role of an overbearing play director who constantly thumbed her nose up at everyone and the auditions, recitals, and play itself were chaos. 

Laney Turner, a freshman, was in charge of the lights and sound.

The Roxy Committee did a lot of work making improvements to the building so that the play was possible. Emily Bix directed the play and Ellaina Renfro was her assistant. 

Bluejay Rallies Fall Short Against Wolves

The tough luck Northeast Nodaway squad had one rally after another against East Atchison on the road, only to fall short as they fell 7-6 Thursday night. With the loss, they fell further in the hole at 1-5 and have no time to lick their wounds as they were to play Albany Friday night.

They started off well against the Wolves, hitting the ball better than they did against DeKalb as they jumped out to a 1-0 lead. With one out, Reece Gray singled down the left field line, Jace Cameron singled just under shortstop Alex Erickson's glove, and Carter Chapman singled to left to score Gray and make it 1-0. But in a theme that repeated itself all night, Northeast hit it hard in most of their at-bats, but right at people. Landon Wilmes hit it hard, but right at third baseman Luke Morey for the third out.

Brody Wennihan walked to start the EA first and Alex Erickson doubled to center to make it 1-1. The game threatened to get out of hand after Brayden Stevens hit three batters to force in another run and Gabe Harms hit a long fly ball to left to Carter Chapman that brought in Tate Johnson to make it 3-1. Carter Chapman was a bright spot for the Bluejays in the field, hauling in three long fly balls while battling a groin injury. 

Two more hard outs by the Bluejays started off the second, but then a pop fly by Jake Redden dropped just behind second baseman Axyl Slemp for a base hit. Brayden Stevens was hit by a pitch and then Jake Redden made it to third on a close play on a passed ball situation as Stevens took second. Reece Gray reached on an error as third baseman Luke Morey's throw was in the dirt as the Bluejays tied it up at 3-3.

Reece Gray came on to pitch in the second and promptly plunked the #9 hitter, River Dow, and Brody Wennihan doubled him home to untie it at 4-3. But Reece Gray settled down and got Erickson and Johnson on long fly balls to Chapman in left and struck out Owen DeRosier to get out of the inning. He would have a rocky fourth inning, but then got better as the game progressed, keeping the Bluejays in the game.

Northeast ran itself out of the fourth inning when Jake Redden hit a screamer, but right to first baseman Gabe Harms, who dropped the ball but threw to second for one out and they threw back to first for the second. That gave the momentum to East Atchison and they started teeing off on Gray, getting a single from Brody Wennihan. A hit and run meant Wennihan took third when Erickson beat out an infield hit to Jake Redden at third. Erickson stole second and that set up a big inning as back to back doubles by Owen DeRosier and Axyl Slemp made it 7-3. After Luke Morey was plunked, Reece Gray settled down and struck out Gabe Harms and got Mason McMahon to ground out to Lance Runde at second.

After two more hard outs by the Bluejays in the fifth, Wolves pitcher Tate Johnson started tiring and walked Camdain Frisch and Carter Chapman to keep the inning alive. Landon crushed one to the left field corner to bring home Frisch and put Chapman on third and make it 7-4. Lance Runde singled to center to bring home two and the Bluejays were right back in it at 7-6.

East Atchison threatened to break it open in the sixth after Axyl Slemp walked with one out in the inning. But with Reece Gray running out of pitches, he picked off Cameron Kephart (running for Slemp), which loomed up strongly after Luke Morey hit a sinking line drive to center field. Camdain Frisch laid out for the catch but missed and Morey had a base hit. He advanced to second on a wild pitch, but Gabe Harms flied out to Gaige Bodle in right and the Bluejays kept their deficit at one.

But in the kind of night they had, Camdain Frisch and Landon Wilmes walked to start the seventh, only for Lance Runde to hit a screamer right at Tate Johnson at first, who doubled off Wilmes for a double play to kill the rally. 

Brock Healy, Mason Hiatt Power JH Tiger Boys at Early Bird; Girls Third as Brooklyn Smith Wins Twice

Brock Healy and Mason Hiatt got firsts at the Worth County Early Bird Tuesday to lead the Tiger junior high squad to victory as they overcame four firsts by Grady Gockel (son of NEN grad Emily (Schmitz) Gockel) of Platte Valley. The girls were third as Brooklyn Smith won two events.

For the boys, Worth County won with 89 points. North Andrew had 67, NEN 55, Platte Valley 53, Princeton 42, Stanberry 41, South Harrison 28, Gilman City 18, North Nodaway 15, King City 14, Nodaway Valley 13, Tri-County 12, Albany 10, North Harrison 6, and Union Star 1.

Cole Hardy tried his hand in the 200 and was sixth with a time of 28.37. Jordan Dannar improved his time in the 400 by over two seconds and was second with a time of 59.58. Mason Hiatt, who had finished behind Brock Healy in the 100 Hurdles all year last year, beat him out and won the event with a personal best time of 17.65. Healy was fourth with a time of 18.76. 

The 4x100 team of Jordan Dannar, Hudson Cameron, Cole Hardy, and Mason Hiatt was second with a time of 53.91. The 4x200 team of Cole Hardy, Mason Hiatt, Hudson Cameron, and Max Hiatt was second with a time of 1:55.30. 

Brock Healy was second in the Pole Vault with a height of 2.13 meters. Jordan Dannar was second in the Long Jump with a personal best distance of 4.84. Brock Healy was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 10.31 meters. Owyn Wuillay improved his distance in the Shot Put by almost 1.5 meters, placing second with a throw of 9.72 meters. 

The highlight of the afternoon for the Tigers was the Discus, where they finished 1-2. Brock Healy improved his distance from last year by over 7 meters and won with a throw of 37.45. Owyn Wuillay improved his distance from last year by over 11 meters and was second with a throw of 32.30. 

For the girls, Stanberry had 88, Princeton 78, Worth County 72, King City 55, NEN 32, Albany 28, North Nodaway 26, Union Star 19, South Harrison 17, Platte Valley 14, Nodaway Valley 13, Mercer 9, North Andrew 9, and Gilman City 2.

Brooklyn Smith won the 100 with a time of 14.08 seconds. She was second in the 200 and knocked over 1.5 seconds off her time from last year with a time of 29.70. She tried her hand in the 100 Hurdles for the first time, showed good form in practices, and won with a time of 19.51. 

The 4x100 team of Brecklyn Rush, Renae Gladstone, Kaydence Downing, and Brianna Riley was fifth with a time of 59.60. The 4x200 team of Brecklyn Rush, Renae Gladstone, Kaydence Downing, and Brianna Riley was third with a time of 2:06.10. The 4x400 team of Brecklyn Rush, Kinley Fletchall, Renae Gladstone, and Kaydence Downing was third with a time of 5:10.50. 

Hadley Rush tried her hand at the Pole Vault and was second with a height of 1.68 meters. Brooklyn Smith was second in the Long Jump with a personal best time of 4.46 meters, almost .9 of a meter better than her distance last year. Brianne Riley was fourth with a jump of 3.89 meters, almost .8 of a meter better than last year. Kennedy Murphy tried her hand at the Triple Jump and was second with a jump of 8.20 meters. Kinley Fletchall tried her hand as well, getting a fifth place jump of 7.64. 

Bobbie Sherrill 1932-2025

Bobbie Don Sherrill, 92, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was so loving to his wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids, family, and friends. He was strong in his faith and was proud to be a Christian.

Bobbie was born on November 12, 1932, at his parents’ home near Washington Center, MO. He graduated from Martinsville R-6 in 1950. His education started at the Zimmerman School and also the Washington Center School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He completed basic training at Camp Roberts in California. After basic training he was stationed at Fairbanks, Alaska. Bobbie graduated Cooks Course on July 17, 1953. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He served from 1950 to January 21, 1955. Before departing for Alaska, Bobbie shot a moose, and the horns are still hanging at the home today. Upon returning to Missouri, he also served in the National Guard until his marriage. Bobbie had 1 year, 4 months, and 28 days foreign and/or sea service.

Bobbie married the former Dixie (Weddle) on June 27, 1959 in McFall, MO. They resided near Washington Center, MO. They were married for almost 66 years. In the first 45 years of marriage they lived on a farm north of Bobbie's parents. In 1995 Bobbie & Dixie moved to his parent's home. To this union four children were born: Ricky, Rebecca, Renee and Roberta.

Bobbie attended Wesley Chapel Church. He was baptized at Wesley Chapel to become a reborn Christian. He and Dixie raised their family at this church.

Upon returning to Missouri from his days of Military Service, Bobbie picked up his love for farming and carpentry. He spent many years doing carpentry work with his dad, brother, son, grandson and father-in-law. Bobbie was also a dairy farmer, blue grass striper, and beekeeper. 

He enjoyed going to Colorado elk hunting, playing cards, and dominoes. He was always glad to see his family and enjoyed going to any events that he could that involved his grandkids and great grandkids. He always could put the littles to sleep by holding them on his lap and stroking their foreheads. Bobbie’s handle on the CB was “Snowball”.

Bobbie served on the Martinsville School Board, Washington Township Board for 33 years, and attended the Masonic Lodge in New Hampton, MO. He also served on the Wesley Chapel Cemetery Board.

Bobbie is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; children, Ricky Sherrill, Martinsville, MO, Rebecca (Monty) Thompson, Albany, MO, Renee (Al Reuter) Ellis, Mt. Ayr, IA, Roberta Madison, Kansas City, MO; 10 grandchildren, David, Adam, Megan, Kristina, Dustin, Sarah, Morgan, Kelsey, Dalton, and Kolby; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 step-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett F. and D. Fontella (Stanton) Sherrill; his brother, Everett “Francis” Sherrill, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Pam Sherrill; grandson, Garrett Ellis; great-great grandson, Michael; and great-great granddaughters, Faith and Jasmyn.

 Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Martinsville, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel Church, Wesley Chapel Cemetery, American Heart Association, and/or the American Cancer Society in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com. 

Graves, Mann Introduce Energy Legislation

by Congressman Sam Graves Office

Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) have introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

 

“Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities have worked with the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) to provide affordable and reliable electricity to Missouri families for over 80 years,” said Rep. Graves. “But the way SWPA is set up, droughts and other disruptions can cause rate spikes that are passed on to co-ops and municipalities that have no choice but to increase electric rates on Missouri families. This common sense legislation creates a revolving fund to fix that problem—giving SWPA the stable funding necessary to avoid costly rate spikes, and lower customer rates.”

 

“For more than eight decades, the Southwestern Power Administration has allowed rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities to provide reliable, affordable energy to Kansans,” said Rep. Mann. “Under the current funding structure, SWPA has not had the flexibility to make necessary investments into their infrastructure. As a result, when natural disasters and bad weather limit the Administration’s ability to produce power, replacement power has to be purchased, and that cost is absorbed by everyday Kansans. Establishing a revolving fund for SWPA ensures that they can continue to invest in their infrastructure while providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to Kansas families and rural communities like those in the Big First.”

 

The SWPA, part of the Department of Energy, markets power produced by federal hydropower projects, including Clarence Cannon Dam and Harry S. Truman Dam, to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act would give the SWPA the authority to operate on a self-funding, revolving Treasury fund to help provide long-term stability to SWPA. This would provide the certainty and stable funding SWPA needs to avoid drastic and unnecessary spikes in power rates charged to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in an extreme or multi-year regional drought.

 

The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act is supported by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Missouri Public Utilities Association, Southwestern Power Resources Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and American Public Power Association.

 

“Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives thank Congressman Graves for leading this effort to provide more reliable and affordable electricity for Missouri families. When no one else would, Missouri’s electric cooperatives answered the call to provide power to every farm and every home in every corner of this state. Now, this bill ensures we can keep providing affordable, reliable electric service to Missouri families for decades to come.” – Caleb Jones, CEO/Executive Vice President of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

 

“MPUA commends Congressman Graves for championing this forward-thinking legislation, which preserves Missouri’s legacy of affordable, renewable energy, while strengthening its future. The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act is a foundational step in modernizing federal hydropower and ensuring its long-term reliability. This bill will help secure cost-based power for generations to come. We look forward to collaborating with Congressman Graves to advance this important legislation. – Steven Stodden, President & CEO, Missouri Public Utilities Association

 

"Federal hydropower is a vital, reliable renewable energy source for the state of Missouri and throughout the region.  We are grateful for Congressman Graves' support for this legislation that will help cut unnecessary red tape and keep energy prices affordable for the members we serve." – Brian Ackermann, SPRA Board President and Vice President of Portfolio Management at Associated Electric Cooperative.

 

“Federal hydropower is a reliably renewable generation resource. This legislation recognizes the value of protecting that resource throughout the six-state region, making sure that these important assets are maintained. This legislation would go a long way toward ensuring grid reliability and affordably throughout the region for millions of homes, farms and small businesses. I thank Congressman Graves for introducing this important bill that represents good business sense.” – Nicki Fuller, Executive Director, Southwestern Power Resources Association

 

“NRECA supports the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act. The self-financed revolving loan fund authorized by this bill would allow the Southwestern Power Administration to better manage infrastructure needs while being more responsive to market conditions and electric demands created by extreme weather events.” – National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

 

“The American Public Power Association applauds the introduction of the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Since 1943, not-for-profit public power utilities and rural electric cooperatives have successfully partnered with the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) to bring reliable hydropower produced at Army Corps dams to millions of customers in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. While SWPA customers pay all costs of generating and transmitting the electricity in their power rates, a complicated funding process has increasingly failed to provide the financial certainty necessary to steady power rates to customers during drought and extreme weather events. The Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act would streamline this process in a manner that would help avoid rate spikes and economic hardship for communities served by public power utilities and rural electric cooperatives while continuing to ensure that SWPA customers pay all costs associated with generating and transmitting hydropower produced at Corps dams. It is a win-win for the federal government and communities served by not-for-profit electric utilities.” – American Public Power Association

Grant City Theatre Schedule for September 1937

Recently, Debbie Roach of Grant City was going through some old papers and photos that Dan's mother had and found a Grant City Theatre schedule for September 1937. All shows started at 8 pm.

August 29th to 30th -- "Shall we Dance?"

September 1st -- "Song of the City."

September 3rd to 4th -- "That Man's Here Again," "The Devil's Saddle Legion."

September 5th to 6th -- "They Gave Him a Gun."

September 8th -- "Too Many Wives."

September 10th to 11th -- "Hills of Old Wyoming," "Go Getter."

September 12th to 13th -- "A Day at the Races."

September 15th -- "Woman I Love."

September 16th, 17th, and 18th fell on the Worth County Fall Festival, with a different show each night.

September 16th -- "It Can't Last Forever." 

September 17th -- "Outcast of Poker Flat."

September 18th -- "Mountain Justice."

September 19th to 20th -- "Pick a Star."

September 22nd -- "You Can't Buy Luck."

September 24th to 25th -- "The Mighty Treve." There were no TV's back in those days, so sometimes, the Grant City Theatre would show newsreels of the day. One time that month, they showed graphic footage of the Japanese bombing of Shanghai, which appalled the world. On the weekend of September 24th and 25th, they showed footage of the Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr fight.

September 26th to 27th -- "Parnell."

September 29th -- "The Devil is Driving."

October 1st and 2nd -- "It's All Yours," "Prince and the Pauper."

Cleanup Day for Hopkins Historical Society Building Set for April 22nd

March 25th Minutes of the Hopkins Historical Society meeting

President Allen Thompson called the meeting to order. Members present were: Anna Mae Thompson, Garland O’Riley, Rod and Joyce Hennegin, Don and Judy Crane, Marcia Cline, Kay Ann Coleman and Ruth Anna Florea.

The Fall 2024 minutes were read by Joyce. Judy moved they be approved. Marcia seconded.  Motion carried.

Lois’s treasurer report was passed out and read by Garland in her absence.  Don moved we approve, Anna Mae seconded. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Marcia had no new Facebook items.  She still needs ideas for Hopkins trivia. We will post pics of new donations as we get them.

Allen reported that Jerry Roush will replace the rotted frame at the bottom of the back door.

Joyce reported the cabinets in the back have been moved in order to access the floor drain.

NEW BUSINESS

The metal sign outside the front door needs repainting as does the frame around the window.  Joyce will contact Melissa Brown to see if she is interested in the job.

Clean up date for Opening will be Tuesday, April 22 at 10:00

Schedules for 2025 were passed out.

New donations were a Ukelin, an instrument donated by Judge Charles Massie family; and memorabilia from Kenny Pettlon.

Election was held with same slate of officers by acclamation:  Allen Thompson, President; Garland O’Riley, Vice President; Lois Brand, Treasurer; and Joyce Hennegin, Secretary.  Board members were: 1 yr. Don and Judy; 2 yr. Ruth Anna and Kay Ann; and 3 yr. Rod and Marcia.

Fall Meeting for 2025 is set for October 14^th at 7 P.M.

Judy moved we adjourn. Don seconded. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted, Joyce Hennegin, Secretary

Worth County Land Transfers for March 2025

March 3rd -- Book 209, Page 190; 3 Point Finance LLC to Revocable Living Trust, William P. Tracy & Marcia J. Tracy; Deed of Release.

March 3rd -- Book 209, Page 192; Darren Damman, Doyle Damman, Marla Damman, Middle Fork Farms LLC, and Thaine Damman to Marla Damman; Warranty Deed.

March 4th -- Book 209, Page 193; Andrea Chapman and Michael Chapman to US Bank; Deed of Trust.

March 5th -- Book 209, Page 194; Middle Fork Farms LLC to Marla Damman; Warranty Deed.

March 6th -- Book 209, Page 195; Linda Combs and Ronald Combs to Julie Tonneson and Robert Tonneson; Deed of Release.

 March 6th -- Book 209, Page 196; Julie Tonneson and Robert Tonneson to Jacob Bush and Shannon Bush; Warranty Deed.

March 10th -- Book 209, Page 198; Westside State Bank to Jeffrey Potthoff and Michelle Potthoff; Deed of Release.

March 12th -- Book 209, Page 200; Middle Fork Farms LLC to Thaine Damman; Easement.

March 12th -- Book 209, Page 201; Earnest Messner Revocable Trust to Elm Roots Ranch LLC; Warranty Deed.

March 12th -- Book 209, Page 202; Carolyn Messner Revocable Trust to Elm Roots Ranch LLC; Warranty Deed.

March 14th -- Book 209, Page 203; Jeffrey Crain Revocable Trust and Pamela Crain Revocable Trust to FCS Financial FLCA; Deed of Trust.

March 14th -- Book 209, Page 204; Thaine Damman to Charles Lepak, Janeille Shaw, and Rebecca McKim; Warranty Deed. 

March 14th -- Book 209, Page 205; Thaine Damman to Albert Sorin and Leslie Sorin; Warranty Deed.

March 19th -- Book 209, Page 207; BTC Bank to Ashley Cadle and Charles Cadle; Deed of Release.

March 20th -- Book 209, Page 208; Danielle Haussler, Edgar Haussler, Heidrun Haussler, and Rebecca Haussler to Danny Campbell and Dena Campbell; Quit Claim Deed.

March 20th -- Book 209, Page 209; Marla Damman and Nathan Heldenbrand to Jacob Hardy and Mollie Hardy; Warranty Deed.

March 20th -- Book 209, Page 210; Jacob Hardy and Mollie Hardy to State Savings Bank; Deed of Trust.

March 20th -- Book 209, Page 211; Jacob Hardy and Mollie Hardy to Farm Service Agency; Deed of Trust.

March 24th -- Book 209, Page 213; Kendra Pickering to Jean Wilson; Warranty Deed.

March 24th -- Book 209, Page 214; Jean Wilson to Flat Branch Mortgage Inc.; Deed of Trust.

March 25th -- Book 209, Page 215; Triangle Investment Group to Farm Credit Mid-America; Deed of Trust.

March 26th -- Book 209, Page 217; Triangle Investment Group to Farm Credit Services of Missouri; Deed of Trust.

Opinion -- Missouri Lawmakers Seek to Rig Ballot Initiative Process

By Progress MO

Missouri lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday, April 1, on Senate Bill 22, a bill that doubles as a bold power grab and gives politicians ample opportunities to mislead and deceive voters. If passed, this legislation would remove critical checks and balances from Missouri’s ballot initiative process, making it harder for Missourians to pass citizen-led measures and further skewing the system against voters.

SB22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie Act,” allows for:

—Partisan politicians to rewrite ballot summary language up to three times, even after courts rule them unlawful and misleading.

—Expanding the attorney general’s ability to block citizen-led measures before they reach voters.

—Partisan politicians to collude on ballot language to get their preferred outcome on citizen-initiated and legislatively-referred ballot measures.

“I always taught my kids and grandkids from a very young age that it is important to do what you said you would do,” said Debi Pratt, a St. Louis City resident, mother of 3, grandmother of 4 and volunteer with Missouri Jobs With Justice and Sierra Club. “Missouri values our initiative petition process and the freedom for voters to be a part of governing. But that means that we have to keep our word to Missourians and do what they are asking us to do.”

For over a century, Missourians have used the initiative petition process to raise wages, expand healthcare access, and hold politicians accountable. “Rather than honoring the will of the people, lawmakers are attempting to stifle voters and centralize power in Jefferson City,” said Denise Lieberman, Director & General Counsel of the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition. “Politicians in Jefferson City want to rig the system in their favor, stripping away the checks and balances on a right that has allowed us to shape Missouri laws for generations.”

Under current law, voters can challenge deceptive ballot language in court and the court can correct illegal and biased language. SB22 would prevent courts from remedying deceptive language and stacks the process in favor of partisan politicians.

“SB22 is bad policy. It would leave ballot language solely in the hands of the legislature or secretary of state which can over-politicize the process,” said Marilyn McLeod, President of the League of Women Voters of Missouri. “It would take away the oversight power of the courts to fix misleading ballot language and would create unnecessary or even impossible delays in getting an issue on the ballot. The voters should have accurate, and not misleading, information in order to cast their votes.”

Missourians concerned about protecting their right to direct democracy are encouraged to contact their state representative and speak out against this dangerous bill.

Progress MO is a multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying progressive voices and driving meaningful policy change across Missouri. Using cutting-edge online organizing, strategic communications and rapid response media strategies, Progress MO challenges conservative propaganda and ensures diverse perspectives are heard. 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for April 2nd, 2025

On March 17th, the Bedford Times Press reported that Alan Schultz (37) of Bedford was found guilty of First Degree Murder in conjunction with the death of Colby Nelson on July 4th, 2024 in Clearfield. The defendant had allegedly gotten into an argument with Nelson in Clearfield, went home to Bedford, returned with a gun, and shot Nelson. The jury took only 48 minutes to reach a verdict.

On March 20th, Randy Carlisle (40) of Cainsville pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway and ordered to pay $1,082 in restitution.

On March 21st, Nicolas Moreno (20) of New Hampton pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving. He was fined $100 plus court costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley and ordered to complete a driver improvement program.

On March 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Emily Leeman (28) of Hamilton in Daviess County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On March 25th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Reshay Maitrejean (25) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Peace Disturbance. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On March 26th, Judge Matthew Krohn issued a warrant for the arrest of David McGhghy (63) of Oskaloosa (IA) alleging Failure to Abide by Order after the defendant picked up a new charge in violation of his bond. The defendant had been out on bond for two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On March 26th, Mitchell Burns (76) of Ridgeway pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Littering. He was fined $100 plus court costs.

On March 27th, Judge Robert Rice issued a capias warrant for Thomas Gilliland (28) of Pickering alleging Failure to Abide by Order (Consumption of Alcohol). The defendant also picked up a new charge in Nodaway County of Domestic Assault. The defendant was out on bond on an Assault charge.

On March 27th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jamie Justice (41) of Maryville and Trevor Wolf (20) of St. Joseph alleging 10 counts Burglary (Felony), Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony), and Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $50,000. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant broke into multiple storage units in Maryville.

On March 28th, Judge Matthew Krohn issued an arrest warrant in Harrison County Circuit Court for Bryan Wolfe (34) of Cainsville following a violation report alleging that the defendant used controlled substances. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only. The defendant was out on bond for a charge of Burglary (Felony).

On March 28th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Anastasha Navarro (41) of Ridgeway alleging Misusing 911, Assault, and Resisting Arrest. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On March 29th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Timothy Jackson (55) of Des Moines in Daviess County on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Insurance.

On March 31st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Stephanie Morriss (37) of Maryville alleging Trespassing.  Bond was set at $500 signature.

Charges listed are merely 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.