tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40514832810778274582024-03-18T14:22:55.319-07:00Sheridan ExpressOfficial website of the Sheridan Express newspaper, located in Northwest Missouri. Please send all ad orders or subscriptions to PO Box 136, Sheridan, MO 64486 or e-mail us at express@grm.net. We cannot accept "work at home ads" or anonymous letters; cash, money orders, or checks only. No credit cards, please.Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.comBlogger9572125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-16311977979390803672024-03-18T14:22:00.000-07:002024-03-18T14:22:11.783-07:00Evergy West Seeks New $104.5 Million Rate Hike<p>The Missouri Public Service Commission is scheduled to hold formal evidentiary hearings September 30-October 4 and October 7-October 11, 2024, in an electric rate case filed by Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West. These hearings will be held in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, in Jefferson City. This building meets accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need additional accommodations to participate in these hearings, please call the Public Service Commission’s hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 before the hearings. The hearings will also be streamed live on the Commission’s website (www.psc.mo.gov). </p><p>On February 2, 2024, Evergy Missouri West filed an electric rate case with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a net increase in its base rates of approximately $104.5 million. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-47110696520272167662024-03-18T14:05:00.000-07:002024-03-18T14:05:48.849-07:00Denver Revival in 1907 Saved 107 Souls<p>The November 21st, 1907 issue of the Gentry Sentinel reported that a recent revival meeting at the Denver Methodist Church had 107 new conversions and the church greatly revived. Among other entries:</p><p>–G.F. Bram and B.D. Bollinger returned from south Texas. They reported a pleasant trip and a fine country. The latter bought a tract of land and will move to it in the near future.</p><p>–Another revival was taking place at Hills Chapel.</p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-59465510247867816062024-03-18T13:46:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:46:57.294-07:00The Facts About Radon in Homes<p><b>Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering University of Missouri Extension, Atchison County</b></p><p>Radon. Most people are aware that this is a gas that can sometimes present a health hazard inside their home. However, that is generally the limit of knowledge for most people regarding radon.</p><p>Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is caused by the natural breakdown of material that contains uranium. In the outdoors, radon is diluted to such low concentrations that it is usually harmless. However, inside an enclosed space such as a home, radon can accumulate to harmful levels. </p><p>Over the past 30 years we have made every attempt to make our homes as airtight as possible to reduce the energy requirements to heat and cool them. The lack of air transfer between the outside and inside of these airtight, energy efficient homes has caused radon levels (as well as dust and other allergen levels) to increase in some cases. This is not saying that the energy efficient homes are the only ones affected; the symptoms are just generally noticed quicker in these homes due to the concentration.</p><p>The main route of entry for radon into a home is through cracks and openings in walls and floors from the soil under a home. Radon also can enter water in private wells and be released into the home when the water is used.</p><p>Now that we know what radon is and how it enters the home, what are the risks? The EPA estimates that between 5000 and 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the United States are the result of radon exposure. The greater your exposure to radon the greater your risk of developing lung cancer.</p><p>There are two techniques commonly used for detecting radon: Charcoal Canisters and Alpha Track detectors. Both are exposed to the air in a home for a specific time period and then are sent to a lab for analysis. Both are commercially available to homeowners, are relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. The Alpha Track detector allows you to take long term reads while the Charcoal Canister is only for short-term measurements. Other techniques are available, but they require very expensive equipment and trained personnel.</p><p>The screening measurement taken with the Alpha Track and Charcoal Canisters will indicate a potential for a radon problem. This is because radon levels can vary greatly from season to season as well as room to room. Depending on the results from these tests, a homeowner may need to have a follow up measurement taken to determine the average radon level in the home.</p><p>There are several things that can be done to reduce the radon levels in a home. Some techniques prevent radon from entering your home and others reduce the levels after the radon has entered. In almost all cases, preventing the radon from entering the home is the preferred approach. </p><p>If the tests show an elevated level, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure until the situation can be addressed.</p><p>–Stop smoking. Scientific evidence indicates that smoking may increase the risk of complications from radon exposure.</p><p>–Spend less time in areas with higher concentrations of radon, such as basements.</p><p>–Open windows and turn on fans to increase the airflow through the house.</p><p>The most common solution to prevent entry of radon into your home is called a soil suction system. This prevents radon from entering your home by drawing the radon from below the house and venting it through a pipe to the outside where it is quickly diluted.</p><p>If you would like more information on this topic, University of Missouri Extension guide sheet GO1968 Radon: An indoor health hazard? covers most of the basics of radon. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior services has an excellent website with lots of information about radon at https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/radon/index.php. There is also a link on their webpage where you can order a free radon test kit.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-43390892505456681442024-03-18T13:32:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:32:41.054-07:00North Nodaway Quarterly Awards<p>GOLD HONOR ROLL</p><p>Seniors – Aydan Blackford, Saryn Brown, Morgan Pope.</p><p>Sophomores – Addalea Barcus, Blaine Clements, Lacy Riley, Carlos Rohner, Casey Wray.</p><p>Freshmen – Lily Blane, Kila Miller.</p><p>8th Grade – Laney Turner.</p><p>7th Grade – Eliza Clements.</p><p>6th Grade – Sophee Clapp, Reed Martin, Zoey Pearson.</p><p>SILVER HONOR ROLL</p><p>Seniors – Daryn Berg, Ethan Fry, Preston Hansen, Lauren Herndon, Andrea Jenkins, Madison Leach, Angie Parker, Brice Trimble, Sydney Whipple.</p><p>Juniors – Owen Martin, Katelyn Parman, Olivia Renfro, Lakota Rucker.</p><p>Sophomores – Sadee Clapp, Jordan DeLeon, Emily Keho, Landon Parman, Gannon Volner, Jackie Wray, Trevin Wyllie.</p><p>Freshmen – Wyatt Emery, Mya Hansen, Ridge Harger, Aiden James.</p><p>8th Grade – Weston Alexander, Draven Rader, Lena Richards, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith, Ava Stump.</p><p>7th Grade – Journi Farnsworth, Jackson Keho, Conner Pearson, Zoey Phillips.</p><p>6th Grade – Cade Miller, Gannon Stricker, Chandra Wyllie.</p><p>BRONZE HONOR ROLL</p><p>Seniors – Tayden Halvin.</p><p>Juniors – Mason Casner, Nevaeh Halvin, Gabby Harper, Amy Richards.</p><p>Freshmen – Keith Riedel, Halie Young.</p><p>8th Grade – Trynzlee Ebrecht, Coa Moyer.</p><p>7th Grade – Luke Clements, Hayden Marriott.</p><p>6th Grade – Samuel Jenkins, Lila Miller, Ava Steinman, Tristen Wray.</p><p>PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR QUARTER</p><p>Middle School – Scarlett Brown, Conner Reeves, Savannah Rucker.</p><p>High School – Addalea Barcus, Aydan Blackford, Lily Blane, Blaine Clements, Ridge Harger, Lauren Herndon, Andrea Jenkins, Olivia Renfro, Keith Riedel, Lacy Riley, Neveah Smith, Casey Wray, Jackie Wray.</p><p>THIRD QUARTER AWARDS</p><p>High School Achievement Award – Lauren Herndon, Mason Casner, Addalea Barcus, Lily Blane.</p><p>High School Leadership Award – Brice Trimble.</p><p>High School Citizenship Award – Lacy Riley.</p><p>High School Student of the Quarter – Casey Wray.</p><p>Middle School Achievement Award – Sam Jenkins.</p><p>Middle School Leadership Award – Laney Turner.</p><p>Middle School Citizenship Award – Robbie Forney.</p><p>Student of the Quarter – Journi Farnsworth.</p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-6006510735241287432024-03-18T13:12:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:12:21.830-07:00Opinion -- Adam James Announces Run for Nodaway County Sheriff<p><b>By Adam James</b></p><p>I, Adam James, proudly announce my official Republican candidacy for Nodaway County Sheriff. Seeking this office was not an easy decision and one that I do not take lightly. I believe it is a privilege and not an entitlement to hold such office. I fully accept the responsibilities that come with earning your respect and trust each day. </p><p>My journey as a law enforcement officer has been guided by a desire to serve the community and make a positive impact both on and off the job. With hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, I am confident in my ability to lead and protect the people of this great county. I believe there is room for growth in how the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office currently serves the public. </p><p>I am excited to take on this new challenge and serve the residents of the county as diligently as I have the residents of Maryville. I am passionate about people, our community, and its future. I consider myself to be a purpose driven public servant. Now more than ever, we need strong leadership that is focused with a purpose to serve others above self. </p><p>All citizens within Nodaway County deserve to live in a safe community and be served by a law enforcement agency with the highest standards and values. As your next Sheriff, my first priority will be implementing a standard of performance in all staff. This will be built upon a commitment of top-down accountability, standard of excellence, hard work, doing what is right, showing respect for others, being fair and consistent, having integrity and being transparent.</p><p>I will be a Sheriff that holds others accountable, including those that work for the office. Transparency is a term we hear a lot now days but is not seen in government very often. I will be a sheriff that will be involved every day, lead my staff, and not turn a blind eye or ignore problems. I WILL be available to meet with citizens when requested. </p><p>I will not only be a working Sheriff, but a hard-working Sheriff. I will spend time in patrol cars with deputies. I will not just work a typical day shift Monday through Friday. Although I do understand the role of Sheriff is an administrative role, I firmly believe there is an abundance of time to get out and work hard in the county. This includes skipping some day shifts and working some evenings, overnights and weekends. </p><p>Public Safety is truly my life’s calling. Although the role of law enforcement is to protect and not punish, I ensure my office will put in the work needed on each call to present the best possible case for proper prosecution and closure. No matter how small your problem may be in the grand scheme of things, you will clearly recognize your problem is our number one priority and we will take it serious. We will accomplish this together as a team along with our partners on the local, state, and federal level when necessary.</p><p>There will be times major cases or incidents will occur in our community. I have built those critical relationships far and wide and will never be too proud to reach out for help if needed. I have a great working relationship with all law enforcement agencies that surround us. This includes our neighbors to the north in Iowa. </p><p>A few highlights over the course of my career: </p><p>--I have over 16 years of law enforcement experience.</p><p>--I have over 800 hours of documented training since graduating the academy in 2006.</p><p>--I have countless hours of additional training that were not POST approved trainings, but have still aided in my working knowledge of law enforcement. </p><p>--I have over 600 arrests without being named in a lawsuit or defending wrongdoing.</p><p>--I have attended and completed two separate interview/interrogation week long courses.</p><p>--I have attended and completed two separate investigator week long courses.</p><p>--I have completed training to become a Certified Voice Stress Analysis Examiner. This is an instrument used during an investigation to determine if a suspect is being deceptive or truthful. I am one of two that holds this certification in our area.</p><p>--I have completed intense training to become a Certified Cellebrite Operator and Cellebrite Physical Analyst which has been used to assist in clearing some of the worst crimes in Northwest Missouri. This is high end computerized equipment for the forensic examination of digital evidence such as cellular phones. I have been doing such work since 2009. I am the only one in our area and have been for many years that holds this certification. </p><p>--I have recovered nearly $750,000.00 in monies through the years in which people were defrauded by means of scams, fraud and embezzlement. These are cases that take a lot of time and attention to detail. One case alone can require numerous subpoenas and search warrants to find where that money is hiding and recover it. </p><p>--I have successfully worked cases ranging from homicides clear down to incidents of simple property damage.</p><p>--I have a very high clearance rate on cases and investigations.</p><p>--I have been called on repeatedly to assist with complex cases by outside agencies such as the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, NWMSU Police Department, Holt County Sheriff’s Office, Atchison County Sheriff’s Office, Rock Port Police Department, Tarkio Police Department, Worth County Sheriff’s Office, Gentry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Taylor County Iowa Sheriff’s Office. </p><p>--I have successfully worked with outside agencies, prosecutors and judges to secure search warrants in their jurisdiction and assist in serving them to clear cases that originally occurred in Maryville.</p><p>--I have rose through the ranks at Maryville Public Safety achieving the current title of Detective at the rank of Sergeant. </p><p>--I am a recipient of numerous letters of commendation professionally and by members of the public. </p><p>As a candidate for Nodaway County Sheriff, I encourage everyone to put their family first and take a hard look at each candidate. Do not take a quick look, but really dig around. You will then see who has the most diverse experience, who has the most training and who truly has worked well with others. </p><p>If you will do that, then I have no doubt you will agree and support me as the best qualified candidate for Nodaway County Sheriff.</p><p><i>The Sheridan Express welcomes letters and opinion pieces from all candidates for Nodaway County Sheriff along with their supporters. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sheridan Express, the Sheridan Express cooperative, its Board of Directors, or any organizer. Publication does not mean endorsement. All letters must be signed; we cannot accept anonymous letters for publication. The Sheridan Express reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. </i></p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-8876080580939487532024-03-18T12:38:00.000-07:002024-03-18T12:38:21.590-07:00The Old Reliable Hardware Company from Gentry in 1907<p>The November 21st, 1907 edition of the Gentry Sentinel carried an advertisement from G.W. Lane & Co of Gentry, which billed itself as The Old Reliable Hardware Company. They carried a full line of builders hardware, tinware, implements, laprobes, spouting, incubators, brooders, and fencing.</p><p>They were running a sale on furniture and wagons. Here are some of their prices:</p><p>Rockers – $1 to $4.</p><p>Iron Beds – $2.50 to $6.</p><p>Couches – $12.</p><p>Bed Springs – $2.50</p><p>Mattresses – $2.75 to $3.75</p><p>Buggies – $40 to $80</p><p>Mitchell Wagons – $75</p><p>Farmers Handy Wagon – $25</p><p>Wagon Beds – $15.</p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-30799274105569663352024-03-17T17:47:00.000-07:002024-03-17T17:47:02.034-07:00Dole Announces Recall of Various Salad Kits<p>Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market a limited number of Dole-branded and private label salad kits described below, which were processed on the same line as a cheese that has been recalled by the manufacturer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. </p><p>Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.</p><p>This recall notification is being issued due to the potential for cross-contamination of cheese contained in certain masterpacks by cheese potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes from our packaged cheese supplier. At this time, we are unaware of any specific illnesses associated with our products. or by other purchasers of their recalled cheese.</p><p>A listing of products subject to this recall is set forth below and includes Dole, President’s Choice, and Marketside brands. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package. Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators or freezers are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately.</p><p>Recalled salad items were distributed in Missouri.</p><p>No other Dole products are part of these voluntary recalls.</p><p>Dole retailers have been advised to check store shelves and warehouse inventories to confirm that no recalled product is available for purchase by consumers.</p><p>Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recalls should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Pacific Time.</p><p>The following products are being recalled:</p><p>Dole Chopped Kit Avocado Ranch. UPC 71430000915, Lot Codes W019-W036 and N019-N036, Best if Used By February 3rd to February 20th, 2024.</p><p>Dole Chop Kit Avocado Ranch Chop Kit. UPC 71430000922, Lot Code W022-W036; Best if Used By February 6th to February 20th, 2024.</p><p>Dole Premium Kit Southwest Salad. UPC 71430017012, Lot Codes W022-W036 and N022-N036, Best if Used By February 4th to 18th, 2024.</p><p>Dole Cajun Ranch Chopped Kit. UPC 71430002063, Lot Codes W029-W036 (Best if Used By February 11th to 18th, 2024) and N022-N036 (Best if Used By February 4th to 18th, 2024).</p><p>Dole Premium Kit Endless Summer. UPC 71430010730, Lot Codes W022-W036 (Best if Used By February 4th to 18th, 2024) and N023-N036 (Best if Used By February 5th to 19th, 2024).</p><p>Dole Supreme Kit Southwest Salad. UPC 71430017111, Lot Number W020-W036, Best if Used By February 3rd to 18th, 2024.</p><p>President’s Choice Southwest Salad Kit. UPC 60383023195, Lot Numbers W034-W036 (Best if Used By February 17th to February 18th, 2024) and B018-B024 (Best if Used by February 3rd to 9th, 2024). </p><p>Marketside Chopped Salad Kit Bacon Ranch Crunch. UPC 681131305440, Lot Number B020-B036, Best if Used By February 5th to February 21st, 2024. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-77581588896227664372024-03-17T16:31:00.000-07:002024-03-17T16:31:56.240-07:00Keygun Johnson Gets Three Hits, Andrew Craig Gets Sensational Catch as Shamrocks Beat Mustangs 17-7<p>North Harrison won its first game of the year as they are seeking to regain the form that made them one of the top teams in the area three years ago. They got three hits from Keygun Johnson, a sensational catch from Andrew Craig at first base, and enough hitting to pull away to beat North Nodaway 17-7 Friday.</p><p>The game was the first between the two teams since 2017. North Harrison won its first ever game as a franchise against the Mustangs 7-5 in 2016, a game in which Andrew’s brother, Logan, played. North Nodaway trounced the Shamrocks 11-1 in Hopkins the next year, but ever since then, the two teams had a game on their schedule, but it would always rain that day, and COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 season.</p><p>For North Nodaway, their youth and inexperience showed in Friday’s game. They have five seniors on their roster, but everyone else on the squad is either a freshman or a sophomore, giving Coach Cody Jenkins a lot of holes he has to fill this year. </p><p>The game was marred by a lot of walks on both sides, which lead to errors and runs even at higher levels. Karsyn Ury made a nice catch of Brice Trimble’s line drive to start the game, but then Trevin Wyllie was plunked and took second on a wild pitch. Blaine Clements walked and then Shamrock catcher Dustin Hamilton threw it away trying to get Wyllie at third on a passed ball situation, and Wyllie came home for North Nodaway’s first run to make it 1-0.</p><p>Dustin Hamilton walked and took second to start the Shamrock first. Jerry Gilpatrick reached when third baseman Blaine Clements airmailed the throw, putting Gilpatrick on second and scoring Hamilton. Andrew Craig hit a seeing eye single that died behind second, but eluded everyone, and then an errant throw scored Gilpatrick. Keygun Johnson hit a shot into the left field gap to score Craig and put the Shamrocks on 3-1.</p><p>The teams were scoreless until the third inning. But then Brice Trimble was plunked to start the third and stole second. Trevin Wyllie struck out, but Trimble took third on a wild pitch. Aydan Blackford singled to cut the Mustang deficit to 3-2. He stole second and later came home on a wild pitch to tie it at 3-3.</p><p>But then Andrew Craig walked, Keygun Johnson hit a pop fly to left field that dropped in for a base hit just before Ridge Clements could get to it, and Tate Richardson and Karsyn Ury were plunked to force in a run to break the 3-3 tie. Keygun Johnson was out trying for home on a diving tag from Mustang catcher Aydan Blackford as Richardson and Ury took second and third. But then Mustang pitcher Blaine Clements started fighting the strike zone, walking in three runs to make it 7-3. Ethan Fry replaced Clements, but a walk forced in North Harrison’s fifth run and two Mustang errors let in two more to make it 10-3. </p><p>Ethan Fry made a great pickoff play to catch Jerry Gilpatrick in a rundown between third and home, but then more errors let in two more Shamrock runs before Fry finally got the Mustangs out of the inning trailing 12-3. North Harrison took advantage of eight walks and four Mustang errors in the inning to fuel their run.</p><p>Keygun Johnson came on to pitch against the Mustangs in the fourth, but fought the strike zone, hitting two batters and walking four as North Nodaway cut it to 12-6. But then the Shamrocks started figuring out Fry’s breaking ball and Landon Johnson singled to start the Shamrock fourth. Kayson Sims walked and Dustin Hamilton singled and took second on an error as Landon scored to make it 13-6. Jerry Gilpatrick and Andrew Craig grounded out to score Sims. Keygun Johnson shot another ball in the gap for his second double as Hamilton scored to make it 15-6.</p><p>Dustin Hamilton came on to pitch for the Shamrocks and got in trouble in the Mustang fifth as he started fighting the strike zone after hits from Daryn Berg and Ethan Fry started it. He walked Ridge Clements and Brice Trimble to force in a run to make it 15-7. But then Trevin Wyllie hit what looked like a Texas Leaguer down the right field line for more runs, only for Shamrock first baseman Andrew Craig to sell out and make a diving catch for the second out. That gave Hamilton the confidence he needed to get out of the inning as he struck out Blackford to limit the damage to one run.</p><p>Karsyn Ury and Kyler Kimbrough walked to start the Shamrock fifth. North Nodaway nearly got of the inning as Landon Johnson grounded out to advance the runners and Kayson Sims struck out. But then Dustin Hamilton singled them home to end the game after five.</p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-64532607075397932962024-03-17T13:51:00.000-07:002024-03-17T13:52:13.416-07:00Charles, Donna Smith Honored at Benefit<p>On Sunday, March 10th, the local Lions Clubs and the Pickering community came together to support Pickering Lions Club members – Charles and Donna Smith – who suffered a home fire in January. </p><p>The benefit luncheon was hosted by the Pickering Lions, Maryville Host and Maryville Pride Lions, Pickering Methodist Church, as well as the North Nodaway Leo Club (junior Lion club). The benefit fed over 150 people and during the luncheon, Past International Director, WR O’Riley surprised Charles Smith with one of the highest honors/awards a Lion member can achieve – Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. </p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-6447788863408192212024-03-14T14:42:00.000-07:002024-03-14T14:42:25.824-07:00Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for March 13th, 2024<p>On March 1st at 6:57 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 Volkswagen Passat driven by a 16 year old boy was eastbound on Route 46 three miles north of Skidmore when it ran off the south side, overcorrected, returned to the roadway, and traveled off the north side and overturned. It then struck a concrete culvert and a MODOT sign before ejecting the driver. The boy received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.</p><p>On March 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jeremiah Thyrion (37) of Lineville alleging Stalking (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. </p><p>On March 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Daemon Johnson (48) of Kansas City alleging Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Hallucinogen, Felony), Failure to Register, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Weaving in and out of Traffic), Speeding (110 mph), No Valid License, and No Seat Belt. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only. </p><p>On March 6th at 12:30 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2018 Buick Enclave driven by Thomas Howard (29) of Parnell was eastbound on County Road 268 near Maryville when he failed to navigate an intersection, drove off the east side of Jet Road, went airborne, struck a sign, struck an embankment, and overturned. Howard received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. </p><p>On March 6th, Ricardo Hernandez Garcia (32) of Bethany failed to appear on charges of DWI in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court. A warrant was issued, and bond was set at $500, cash only.</p><p>On March 6th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested James Wentz (29) of Council Bluffs on charges of Domestic Assault (Felony), Sexual Abuse (Felony), and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. Bond was set at $15,300, cash only. </p><p>On March 6th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Justin Wink (43) of Martinsville alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). Bond was set at $2,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant. </p><p>On March 6th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Cole (60) of Stanberry alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). In a separate case, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cole alleging Trespassing. Bond was denied. </p><p>On March 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeremy Huntsman (45) of Grant City in Atchison County on a Worth County Warrant for Failure to Appear (No Valid License). </p><p>On March 7th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that vehicles driven by Kate Hainline and Amber Scott, both of Mount Ayr, were stopped at Jefferson and Lincoln in Mount Ayr. Both attempted to proceed into the intersection and Scott’s vehicle struck Hainline’s. </p><p>On March 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cole Holden (20) of Raymore (MO) in Harrison County on two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Seat Belt, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway and Kaya Gawron (18) of Raymore (MO) on two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges against Holden and Gawron were filed on March 9th. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only for each defendant. Gawron was given leave to post 10% cash.</p><p>On March 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jowett Bastow (48) of Mount Ayr on a charge of Assault While Displaying Dangerous Weapon. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.</p><p>On March 10th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kercy Freddy (31) of Ottumwa (IA) in Harrison County on charges of DWI, a Newton County Warrant (No Valid License), a Newton County Warrant (Speeding), and No Valid License. </p><p>On March 11th, Joseph Rumple (40) turned himself into the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department on a Ringgold County Warrant for Burglary. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only, posted by the defendant.</p><p>On March 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Johnnie McKee (48) of Cameron alleging Harassment. </p><p>On March 12th, Vincent Estrada (42) of Bethany was arrested in Harrison County on an Illinois Warrant for Probation Revocation (Original Charge Possession of Methamphetamine). </p><p>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. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-25681895414953908552024-03-12T15:39:00.000-07:002024-03-12T15:39:25.817-07:00Winning Season for Mustang Boys Basketball, Academic All State Honors Touted at Banquet<p>A winning boys basketball season and numerous Academic All State selections highlighted the North Nodaway Athletic Banquet Wednesday. </p><p>Cross Country had three participants, Andrea Jenkins, Casey Wray, and Carlos Rohner, an exchange student. There were only three of them, but the camaraderie lasted a lifetime. Andrea doubled as a volleyball player, and at one meet, the volleyball team came to one of her meets to cheer her on. Both Jenkins and Wray qualified for state, while Rohner improved his time by 6-10 minutes over the course of the season. Both Jenkins and Wray were Academic All State.</p><p>The Volleyball squad only had eight players, so their players had to wear a bunch of different hats. Named to the Academic All State squad were Lacy Riley, Lauren Herndon, Andrea Jenkins, Addalea Barcus, Emily Keho, Lily Blane, and Kila Miller. </p><p>The Character Award, given to a player who was always willing to help, went to Andrea Jenkins. The Most Improved award, for showing her versatility during the year, went to Kila Miller. The Rising Star award went to Lily Blane, who was the team leader in digs with 177. The Coaches Award went to Lacy Riley, who coach Cari Cline said was a joy to coach every day.</p><p>The Heart of a Mustang award went to Lauren Herndon. The team’s record didn’t show it, but she was among the area stat leaders on the squad. She had 409 kills, 93 aces, 37 blocks, and 537 digs for her career. Cline said that she led by example, took the younger players under her wing, kept battling, and improved on her serve percentage and became one of the leaders this year.</p><p>Flag Corp members were Sydney Whipple and Aryanna Jimenez, who worked on a lot of new moves this year.</p><p>The Cheerleaders were next. Most Improved was Aryanna Jimenez, who had never cheered before, but got better every single time. Most Energetic was Olivia Renfro, who was constantly cracking people up. Outstanding Leader was Amy Richards, who set a good example for the other cheerleaders.</p><p>Girls Basketball was next. Coach Sami Jackson said that she knew going into this season that they had a young squad, and if they got to .500 this year, it would be good. The Mustangs exceeded expectations this year, winning 11 games and improving on their record after this group found wins hard to come by in junior high and didn’t finish their season. </p><p>During the middle of the season, the team fell into a prolonged losing streak and was struggling. But the day before the Mound City game, Sami said that Saryn Brown came up to her and talked to her before the game and said everything would be OK. Sure enough, North Nodaway played one of their best games of the year in beating Mound City, a game Jackson said was one of the most fun games she’s coached. </p><p>In districts, North Nodaway was counted out, seeded sixth in a loaded district against Rock Port, who had beaten them by 20 earlier in the year. They dug themselves into a hole, but came back and got the lead in the third and tied it up in the fourth before they fell by four. </p><p>Saryn Brown was given the Offensive Award. She had 12.7 points per game, 2.0 offensive rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game and was awarded Honorable Mention All Conference. </p><p>Lauren Herndon was named the Defensive Award. She had 2 steals, 3 tips, 4.5 offensive rebounds, and only one foul per game, showing the ability to play without fouling.</p><p>The Hustle Award went to Angie Parker, who was outsized in the post, but never backed down from anyone, got a broken nose in the first DeKalb game, but came back and was just as aggressive as before. </p><p>The Most Improved Award went to Jackie Wray. She started the season slow, but then gave the team a lot of quality minutes when Angie Parker went down. When Angie came back, Jackie became her biggest cheerleader on the bench and still came off the bench to give people a break. She was almost too unselfish, like the time she passed on a wide open layup to make an extra pass. </p><p>The Leadership Award went to Lauren Herndon. Coach Jackson said that you could make a good argument for any of the three seniors, Herndon, Brown, or Parker. They all took someone under their wing and never showed negative body language.</p><p>The Heart of a Mustang award went to Kila Miller. She was a true team player, always wanted what was best for her teammates, never asked for anything, and was always was the first to pick up stray balls or go fill up water.</p><p>The Boys Basketball Team was next. They went from 1-23 their freshman year, to 1-22 their sophomore year, to 5-17 last year, to 15-11 this year. They were 6-2 at home, their best record since 2015. They were 3-4 on the road, their best since 2019. </p><p>A lot of their games were an adventure, as they scored 48 points per game and gave up 46 per game. They made it to two championship games, won their first district game since 2016, and threw a scare into Platte Valley before losing. </p><p>They finally started off the season with their full contingent of players, and they got their first win under their belt, a 48-41 win over North Harrison, another team that showed a lot of improvement from last year. They won their first game of the year for the first time since 2019.</p><p>There were a lot of highlights for the year, like Ethan Fry going off and hitting seven 3-pointers against DeKalb, the long and grinding tournament at Gilman City, in which they placed second and showed they could play with a lot of different teams, the North Andrew game, in which the whole team showed a lot of unbelievable energy in a hard-fought win, the second King City game, in which the only thing that went wrong was Owen Martin missing a dunk, and Aydan Blackford getting his 1,000th point despite missing almost half his career with injuries.</p><p>Aydan Blackford got the Offense Award. He averaged 15.4 points per game, shot 57% from inside the arc, made 79% of his free throws, played nearly every minute of the season that North Nodaway was involved in, and had two assists per game and had a 1.5-1 assist to turnover ratio.</p><p>Mason Casner won the Defense Award. He was always tasked with guarding the other team’s toughest player, whether it was Tyler New or Talan Holt. He still got 26 tips, 24 steals, drew three charges, got 4.2 rebounds per game, and got 12 points per game.</p><p>Owen Martin won the Hustle Award. He had 51 tips and 39 steals and was one of the hardest workers on the team. He cut down on his fouls this year, and was rarely in foul trouble after battling it for much of his career. </p><p>Brice Trimble was the Most Improved. Coming into this season a lot more confident this year, he had 40 three pointers. He also improved on his defense, and stole the ball five times against Stanberry.</p><p>The Newcomer Award went to Ridge Clements. He was quiet until he got to know people, but turned into a good teammate and always put the team first.</p><p>The EGB Award, or Energy Giving Behavior Award, went to Trevin Wyllie, who began to earn minutes in the varsity rotation as the season progressed. He always had a smile on his face, even when he was in trouble.</p><p>The Heart of a Mustang Award went to Aydan Blackford. “When you think of North Nodaway, you think of this kid,” said his coach, Cody Jenkins.</p><p>Students who went out for a sport all four years were recognized. They were Lauren Herndon (Volleyball, Basketball), Saryn Brown (Basketball), Angie Parker (Basketball), Aydan Blackford (Basketball), Brice Trimble (Basketball), Ethan Fry (Basketball), and Sydney Whipple (Color Guard). Aydan Blackford was given the Letterman’s Award for doing three different sports, Football, Basketball, and now Baseball for four years.</p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-68826630939362568362024-03-11T19:33:00.000-07:002024-03-11T19:33:24.812-07:00Hopkins City Council Gives Tentative Approval for O Tax Proposal<p>The Hopkins City Council, at a special meeting Friday, voted to tentatively approve the proposal by O Tax to take over clerical duties. The vote followed a 30 minute closed session. The council had some changes to the contract that O Tax had submitted to the city that they want O Tax to accept. If they accept these changes, then they will begin their duties starting April 1st and replace current clerks Teddy Phipps and Krystal Bowen.</p><p>Three council members, Allen Thompson, Bryson Allen, and Andy Richards, were present at the meeting. The fourth member, Rick Gladman, was not present. Thompson, Allen, and Richards all voted for the move.</p><p>The council approved the minutes from meetings held on February 5th and 19th. They also approved the bills for this month. There were many other items on the March agenda for the regular meeting in which there was no quorum present. The council tabled these matters until the April meeting.</p><p>According to the proposal, O Tax will provide a City Clerk/Treasurer in the Hopkins City Hall office from 8-12 hours a week handling City Clerk duties along with accounting, payroll, alderman packets, and attending meetings. </p><p>Sue Wagner of O Tax, who gave a presentation at the March regular meeting that was aborted due to a lack of quorum, added that if people needed to come to the O Tax business for city business, they could. She was also present at Friday’s meeting. </p><p>O Tax is owned and operated by Dee O’Riley, who served as the Hopkins City Clerk for over 20 years.</p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-16252038104709861152024-03-11T17:54:00.000-07:002024-03-11T17:54:12.405-07:00Captain Nemo Junior Play Held at Worth County<p>“Finding Nemo” was performed at the Worth County School Play last weekend. The play, which involved 20 students who had practiced for weeks, involved the protagonist, Nemo (Krista Monticue), who had an overly protective father, Marlin (Unique Brown), who wouldn’t let Nemo go anywhere. Nemo’s mother had died before her eggs had hatched, so Marlin hatched them. They had a knockdown dragout argument over it, but just as Nemo resolves to run away and prove to their dad that they can make it on their own, they are hooked in a net and taken away from somewhere off the Florida coast to Sydney (Australia), where they are put in an aquarium for people to see.</p><p>But Marlin resolves to find Nemo, even if it means going thousands of miles away, and he is joined by Dory (Addison Gray), a fish who has such major memory problems, she can’t remember what happened just a minute ago. But she is a perpetual cheerleader and optimist, to the point where it drives Marlin crazy. </p><p>Meanwhile, Nemo finds some new friends in his new abode, including Gill (Evalyn Gilland), who is a perpetual optimist who is always hopeful that they will get out and is always hatching new schemes to try to get herself and her friends out of the aquarium and into the sea. </p><p>There are plenty of other characters along the way, including Professor Ray (Lexi Snead), who is always encouraging her class to explore the wonders of the deep sea, Bruce (Jarrett Gilland) and Chum (Silas Brown), two sharks who have to keep reminding themselves that fish are friends, not food, and plenty of other characters.</p><p>Will Marlin and friends find Captain Nemo? Will he survive an attack from an army of jellyfish? And Nemo has his worries. Will his dad embrace him, or will he punish him brutally for ever thinking of running away? </p><p>Participating in the play were Krista Monticue (Nemo), Unique Brown (Marlin), Addison Gray (Dory), Arenna Galanakis (Coral/Bloat/Crush), Kaydence Downing (Pearl), Brooklyn Smith (Sheldon), Laura Hansen (Tad), Lexi Snead (Professor Ray), Sara Fletchall (Scuba Mask Dancer/Seagull), Jarrett Gilland (Bruce), Silas Brown (Chum), Lola Morin (Bubbles), Emsley Spainhower (Gurgle), Paige Chaney (Peach), Evalyn Gilland (Gill), Gracie Thurman (Nigel), Breeanna Ray (Squirt), Renae Gladstone (Ensemble), Kinley Fletchall (Ensemble), and Lincoln Wake (Vacationer). Ethan Frese worked the lights and Lucas Frisch was the stagehand.</p><p>The play was made possible by a Disney Theatrical grant. The Worth County PTO made a donation which allowed the school to get new lights for the stage. </p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-52542214592129910482024-03-10T20:09:00.000-07:002024-03-10T20:09:10.828-07:00James Cross 1971-2024<p>James Brian Cross of Denver. Missouri, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.</p><div id="panels"><article class="panel panel-obit obituary"><section class="obit-text" id="obit-text">
<p>James was born on March 26,1971 in Maryville, Missouri to his loving
parents, Dwayne Ernest and Cathy Marie (Sharp) Cross. He started school
in Grundy Center, Iowa through 3rd grade, 4th grade at Maryville, 5th
through 7th at South Page Community School, 8th through 10th at Monroe
Community School and 11th through 12th at Norwalk High School where he
graduated in 1989. James was a natural athlete and excelled in
everything he competed in. He made so many life-long friends at each
school he attended. </p>
<p>James married Courtney Imming on March 22, 1997 and they made their
home in Rockwell City for 9 years, where they welcomed their 2 beautiful
sons, Dakota in 1998 and Sawyer in 2002.They moved to Denver, Missouri
in 2006 on 40 acres shared with his parents. He worked at Johnson
Controls in Albany, Missouri for the past 6 years.</p>
<p>James and his Dad loved to trap and fish together. He loved debating
with Sawyer on who was greatest basketball player of all time. All his
best moments were the ones he spent with both of his boys, He loved all
his family and extended family fiercely.</p>
<p>He was a huge Hawkeye wrestling and football fan.</p>
<p>Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Courtney; sons: Dakota
(Madalyn), Springfield, Missouri, Sawyer (Amber), Maryville, Missouri;
parents: Dwayne and Cathy, Denver, Missouri; brother: Jessie, Cameron,
Missouri; niece: Sierra, nephew: Brayton; "bonus" brother: Todd Onnen
(Janelle), Grundy Center, Iowa; 8 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law;
and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.</p></section></article></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-19738785267682895582024-03-10T19:52:00.000-07:002024-03-10T19:52:00.211-07:00Billy Morrison 1942-2024<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Billy Gene Morrison, age 81, of South
Pasadena, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. Billy was
born and raised in Hopkins, Missouri, the middle son of five boys, to
Raymond and Maxine (Coleman) Morrison.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Billy worked at Barnett’s Grocery Store
for many years until he graduated from Northwest Missouri State
University in 1964, the first in the family to attend college.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Upon graduation, Billy embarked on his
career in internal audit with the Internal Revenue Service, where he
retired as a senior executive in 1998. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In 1965, while working in Chicago, Billy
met Carol, the love of his life, and they married on March 6, 1966.
Billy and Carol moved from place to place every few months as Billy
accepted audit assignments, one of the most interesting being six weeks
in St. Thomas, USVI. They raised sons Mike and Steve in a loving home,
traveled extensively as a family, and then even more as free-wheeling
retirees.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Billy is survived by his devoted wife of
over 57 years, Carol, sons, Mike, of Chicago, Illinois, and Steve, of
St. Pete Beach, Florida, granddaughter, Anya, brothers, Jim (Linda)
Morrison, Maryville, Missouri, and Kelly Morrison, Hopkins, Missouri,
and sister-in-law, Helen Morrison, Maryville, Missouri, as well as many
extended family members, friends, and classmates. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ronald Coleman, and Leroy Morrison. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Billy was a special man, full of integrity, and touched many lives during his journey. He will be remembered fondly. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Billy has been cremated and there will
be a memorial celebration of his life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at
10:30 AM, at the Younger Auction Gallery, Maryville, Missouri. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the Gallery. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The burial will be later in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Services are under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s charity, a hospice charity,
or a charity of the donor’s choice. </p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-7302508145125884102024-03-10T19:38:00.000-07:002024-03-11T20:40:09.658-07:00Lorna From 1941-2024<p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna Sue (Mayfield) From, 82, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Oak Pointe in Maryville.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna was born in Maryville, Missouri on December 30, 1941, to Dr. Elwin Lavon (E.L.) and Kennie Christine (Florea) Mayfield. She lived in Hopkins, Missouri as a youth and later lived her entire life in Maryville.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna attended Northwest Missouri State University and earned a Master’s degree in education and reading. She taught first grade for over 30 years at Eugene Field Elementary School in Maryville.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On September 10, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, Lorna married Ronald Ray From. They were happily married for over 57 years before Ron’s passing in 2018.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna loved her husband, her kids, her grandkids and her loving extended family. She lived to celebrate being a family and loving one another. Her summers were spent gardening, having family gatherings going for Sunday drives and spending time with her sisters. Lorna cherished having her grandkids over in the summer, soaking up every minute with them and often planning outdoor activities or nature hikes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna also loved her students and working tirelessly to positively impact their young lives. She prepared every day of teaching like it was the most important day in the lives of her students; her other children. Lorna kept albums of her classes and students and was able to remember something special about every child. Her passion for education spilled over to her classroom nature tables and working tirelessly to establish the Eugene Field outdoor classroom. After retiring, Lorna would tutor young students in reading, freely giving of her time to help them learn and grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church where she was active in teaching Sunday school and supporting church activities. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the MSTA, the Retired Teacher’s Association, and a long-time member of the Nodaway County Historical Society.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Her parents, her husband, and her sister Donna Spalding preceded Lorna in death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She leaves behind her children, Lori Clements, Maryville, Missouri, Jeff (Karen) From, Maryville, Missouri, and Tom (Debbie) From, Kansas City, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, Geoffrey (Cassandra) From, Aaron (Taylor) From, Jessica (Lyndon) Klauschie, Michael Clements, Corey From, and Brady (Cassondra) From, 10 great grandchildren, her siblings, Gwen (Jerry) Coldwell, Beaver Lake, Nebraska, Joyce (Rod) Hennigen, Maryville, Missouri, and Patsy (Garland) O’Riley, Hopkins, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lorna has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm, on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Memorial Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the 1st Christian Church in Hopkins, Missouri.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Burial services will take place at a later date.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The family appreciates memorial donations in lieu of flowers in Lorna From’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation, http://www.parkinsons.org; or the Maryville R-2 Educational Foundation, 1501 South Munn Ave., Maryville, 64468.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-85432197433096984882024-03-07T11:48:00.000-08:002024-03-07T11:48:26.399-08:00Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for March 6th, 2024<p>On February 26th, Ringgold County issued an arrest warrant for Jimmie Steele (37) of King City alleging Drug Distribution (Person Under 18) and Child Endangerment and a request for extradition filed in Gentry County. Bond was set at $27,000, cash only. On February 29th, he was ordered extradited by Judge Rebecca McGinley. </p><p>On February 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Heather Mitchell (40) of Macon alleging Forgery. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. An affidavit from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant submitted a false test sample for the court.</p><p>On February 27th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Gillian Goff (24) of St. Joseph alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. </p><p>On February 27th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Tyrone Rinner (28) of Ridgeway alleging Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. </p><p>On February 27th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Nicole Hyatt (42) of Maryville alleging Harassment.</p><p>On February 29th, Special Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Donald Gillespie (62) of Grant City in Worth County alleging DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony), No Insurance, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident). </p><p>On February 29th, Richard Ezell (65) of Clive (IA) pleaded guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance in Harrison County Circuit Court and was sentenced to four years supervised probation by Judge Steven Hudson. </p><p>On March 1st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Bryant Elder (35) of Princeton alleging Possession of Controlled Substance at County Jail (Felony). </p><p>On March 2nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kimberly Canales (49) of Joliet (IL) in Gentry County on charges of Driving While Revoked and DWI (Felony). Charges were filed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones on March 4th. Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety.</p><p>On March 4th, Neil Hacker (46) of Elmo failed to appear in Nodaway County Circuit Court on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance. A warrant was issued. Bond was denied. </p><p>On March 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Daemon Johnson (48) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Tampering with Evidence (Felony), Speeding (26 mph over), No Insurance, No Valid License, No Seat Belt, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Careless & Imprudent Driving, Failure to Register, and Littering.</p><p>On March 5th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Niki Hancock (43) of King City alleging DWI and Resisting Arrest. </p><p>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. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-78693606548093586042024-03-05T14:22:00.000-08:002024-03-05T14:22:41.936-08:00Roeslein Seeks to Lease Worth County Land to Grow Prairie, Make Biomass<p>On Friday, Rudi Roeslein, the founder of Roeslein, made a pitch to landowners living anywhere within 30 miles as the crow flies from the Ruckman Hog Farm, which is just south of the Worth/Gentry County Border – Lease us land, and we’ll pay you for $160/acre for four years for prairie strips we create. Mr. Roeslein gave a talk at the Hundley/Whaley Farm in Albany. In addition, landowners who deliver biomass to the farm will be paid $37/ton for four years. If the company comes and gets it, it will be $1/ton. After the four years is up, what the company pays will be dependent on market conditions. They are working on a third source of income, in the form of carbon credits; however, they are still working on figures. Landowners would be paid each January. </p><p>The company will provide the seed and plant, and they will mow. It will take three years for the seed to germinate into prairie grass needed to convert to biomass. On the third year, the harvest of prairie grass will start and farmers will be paid for the harvest. The Ruckman Farm, owned and operated by Smithfield Farms, is building a digester to convert hog waste to biomass. They say this will help address the odor issues that have plagued it, and many other operations like it, for years, and help it comply with consent decrees that it entered into two decades ago from lawsuits filed by the State of Missouri.</p><p>Roeslein is seeking to lease 6,000 acres from landowners. Areas include all of Worth County, most of Gentry County, southern Ringgold County, the southeast corner of Taylor County, eastern Nodaway County, including Ravenwood, Parnell, and Hopkins, and western Harrison County, including Eagleville, Hatfield, and Martinsville. They have already built methane traps at lagoons to prevent the release of methane at hog and dairy facilities, which they then convert into natural gas which can be sold on the grid. Their ultimate goal is to convert 30 million acres of highly erodible land into native prairie, which they say will reduce millions of tons of carbon emissions, produce billions of gallons of renewable fuel, and create trillions of gallons of clean water.</p><p>Land preferred is land in which soybeans (possibly corn) have been rowcropped during the 2024 season. They are seeking land that is of a more highly erodible nature along with hillside property. They are also interested in acquiring property for prairie strips along creek corridors or hill contours. Eligible land includes land that there is a land record for, such as the ones that producers file with the Farm Service Agency. Producers cannot be paid for CRP and Roeslein leases; CRP rules require that producers not be paid twice to take the same piece of land out of production. Landowners who break their CRP contract have to pay a hefty penalty; if the project falls through after the grant money runs out, producers will have to go through the CRP process all over again. Currently, the CRP program has an upper limit of 23 million acres.</p><p>There is no land that is too big or too small to be considered. Mr. Roeslein said the company was willing to work with all types of landowners.</p><p>The funds for this project are being paid for by a grant from the Climate Smart Program from the USDA. Objectives of the program include finding market-based opportunities to replace fossil fuels, collect data for policymakers and provide verified benefits, and outreach. There were multiple stakeholders for this particular grant, including Missouri and Iowa State Universities, Smithfield Farms, and the Nature Conservancy of both Iowa and Missouri. </p><p>Under grant rules, there will be no lagoons constructed as a result of this project. The digester that Smithfield is seeking to build is a continuous stir digester that will convert hog waste into energy, which will be hooked up to the Trans-Canada Pipeline that is in the area. If the project at the Ruckman farm is successful, the goal is to build digesters at all nine Smithfield facilities in Northern Missouri. </p><p>Plants will be picked based on whether they are native to the area, their value as a pollinator to attract bees and monarch butterflies, and the root content. The stated goal is to enrich the soil so that the producer will have more yield for their crops or someone who owns the land for hunting can attract more wildlife. Mr. Roeslein, who is an avid hunter, said one of the biggest deer he shot was in Kansas, which has much more prairie than here.</p><p>Mr. Roeslein came to the US in 1956 as an immigrant with his family. He moved to St. Louis, where he went to school. He travels all over the world to do business, and everywhere he goes, he asks people where they want to go. He also asks about the wildlife. He says he is passionate about finding ways to protect the environment, help farmers in the area, and feed the world. He currently lives on a farm in Putnam County, where he farms 1,000 acres, which he uses to test some of his ideas. </p><p>Landowners who are interested in leasing land can contact Stephen Mowry, Director of Land Development and Prairie Establishment, at smowry@roesleinae.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-7818667775320629712024-03-05T13:32:00.000-08:002024-03-05T16:17:43.060-08:00Jacquelyn Cline Finishes First Year at North Central<p>Jacquelyn Cline completed her first year at North Central Missouri College. She appeared in 13 games, averaged 2.2 points per game, grabbed 19 rebounds, and had 7 assists. She is the second Mustang player in the Sami Jackson era to play college ball. Kristin Herndon played four years for Knox College (IL), leading their to their best season ever and their first national tournament berth ever. </p><p>Cline looked different wearing red for the Pirates, but she got to wear her old number, #22, that she wore at North Nodaway. </p><p>There were some other local players who played on the team. Mary Copeland (Polo) averaged 9.8 points per game and was a force on the boards at 5’11”. Jessica Reeter (Chillicothe) was a starting guard for the Pirates and their leading scorer. She averaged 11.9 points per game, shot 34.1% from the three point line, and had 110 assists compared to 93 turnovers. Tori Meinecke picked up where she left off at Mercer for Dan Owens; she was a force on the boards at 6’1”, scored 8.6 points per game, grabbed 6.6 boards, and blocked 24 shots. </p><p>And Bailey Fleming, from Leeton, hit it off with Northeast Nodaway guard Jill Boswell at a church camp and came to one of her softball games and several of her basketball games to cheer on the Bluejays. She averaged 5.7 points per game.</p><p><b>Corrected after the print edition went to press: </b>North Central has normally been a solid team over the years, but they had their highest ranking ever at one point this year and are 24-6 this year. As of Tuesday evening, they were waiting to see whether they will make the national tournament.</p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-61703862250706252102024-03-05T13:01:00.000-08:002024-03-05T14:50:42.109-08:00Editorial – Chaos at Hopkins City Council Meeting<p>Monday night, we went to Hopkins to first check in at the Hopkins CBC meeting, and then possibly do the Hopkins City Council if they got out early. Going there was not even our first choice. But when nobody was home at the Hopkins CBC meeting, we went to the City Council meeting to see what was going on. What we saw can politely be described as complete chaos.</p><p>We covered eight basketball teams this year, which is always a job. Two teams won 16 games, and one of them would have won more had their season not been shortened by the State Football Championship. One team didn’t win a game, not for lack of effort or trying on their part. None of them had the kind of chaos that we saw on display Monday night. </p><p>The last time we were at a Hopkins City Council meeting a few years ago, everybody seemed like they were on the same page about the need to tear down abandoned buildings and homes. The Mutti Hardware building and other eyesores were coming down. Meetings were being run in an orderly fashion. There was plenty of money in the bank.</p><p>Fast forward to Monday night, and something had changed. The meeting was dominated by a personality conflict between the water operator and the clerk, and the city couldn’t even do any business or pay any bills because there was not a quorum present. In addition, there were 10 citizens there to complain about what they saw as poor service and/or the rampant chaos taking place at council meetings. Three of them own three of the biggest businesses and tax revenue generators for Hopkins. </p><p>We don’t have a dog in the fight. We’re not blaming anybody. But if the infighting and chaos that we saw on display Monday is not taken care of in some way, then that is a good way to drive people and businesses out of town.</p><p>We heard some words of wisdom from Ron Houston, one of the three business people who was at the meeting Monday. He said that it’s never a good idea to lose good employees. He would know. He has grown J.L. Houston to the point where it is now employing 60 people in its 70th anniversary. Some of his people have been on board for 30+ years. </p><p>If the city loses its clerks over this, then the service problems that people have been complaining about will only get worse, since people will not be able to go to City Hall to make payments or resolve issues. The city will not be able to send out water bills, meaning they will not generate revenues. The city will have an expensive software billing system in place with nobody with the knowhow to manage it.</p><p>If the city loses its water operator over this, then unless the city can find a new water operator, then someone will have to go through the process required by DNR in order to become a water operator. They have to successfully complete a DNR approved training course, which is not always available. They then have to have six months hands-on experience. In the meantime, the city will have three choices – use PeopleService, which will drive up rates substantially, especially for its biggest customers, use the Rural Water District, which will also drive up rates, or not offer water at all, which is a frightening thought.</p><p>Here in Worth County, we have had our experience with free for all chaos. In the 1950’s, after the school house which was located where the Fire Department is located now burned down, there was rampant chaos because the rural parts of the county would not approve a bond issue to build a new school, because they were afraid it would mean the closure of Allendale, Denver, and Worth. It took the threat of the state coming in, removing the school’s accreditation, and closing the school for voters to approve a new bond issue. The Times-Tribune of that day reported that people were leaving in droves over it. Worth County’s population went from 5,100 at the start of 1950 to 3,600 at the start of 1960. Someone told us as recently as 2010 that there were still people in Worth who don’t patronize Grant City businesses over it.</p><p>The scenario repeated itself in the 1970’s. When the County Board of Education stepped in and forced the consolidation of Grant City and Sheridan in 1976, there were more hard feelings. Enrollment at Worth County dropped from over 600 in 1976-77 to the 400’s by the mid-1980’s. It has gone down slowly ever since. Even today, many Sheridan voters won’t pass school levies or bond issues over it. It is true that there were economic reasons for these declines. But a lot of it was self-inflicted.</p><p>While cities cannot conduct business when there is not a majority present, they can talk. Sue Wagner, Officer Manager of O Tax, LLC, which is located in Hopkins, presented a proposal to handle the billing and clerical duties for the city for 8-12 hours a week. It is owned by Dee O’Riley, who was the clerk at Hopkins for over 20 years. Wagner added that if citizens wanted to come to their business to make a payment or for city business, that would not be an issue. This would replace the positions of both office personnel presently employed. Total cost would be $35,000 a year, with $50 an hour extra to bring accounting up to present. </p><p>As we said, we don’t have a dog in this fight other than to say that the infighting has got to stop. One fair way to do this could involve having the present clerks presenting to all four members of the council in closed session (since this is a personnel issue) why they should stay and O Tax presenting, and then the council having a vote afterwards. </p><p>But while the demolition of the Mutti Building and the buildings on the north side of Barnard Street are welcome, many people still see Hopkins as an eyesore. Outsiders who grew up in Hopkins and who have come back are saddened by the sight it has become. The city needs to find a way to resolve this that will allow it to get back to the work of demolishing abandoned buildings and homes.</p><p>There are plenty of good ideas floating around for how to revive Hopkins. Mr. Houston talked about his ideas for helping out people who want to live and work in the area and work for one of the manufacturing plants by building up houses where the old buildings used to be. North Nodaway student Morgan Pope is doing extensive work trying to renovate the Roxy and turn it into a youth center. The Hopkins CBC is always floating ideas for making the city and the Hopkins Park look nicer. Neither ourselves nor any of the concerned citizens at the meeting Monday are in it for anyone; we’re in it for Hopkins. And speaking for ourselves, we’re in it for all the other towns we cover as well.</p><p><i>Editorials are the view of the Editor and Publisher. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Directors, any organizer, or the membership of the Sheridan Express Cooperative. The Sheridan Express welcomes responses to these editorials. Please address all correspondence to Sheridan Express, 205 North 4th #8, Sheridan, MO 64486. All letters must be signed; we cannot accept anonymous letters. </i></p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-46862776516588301882024-03-04T19:49:00.000-08:002024-03-04T19:49:26.037-08:00Sheridan Gives OK to Move School Sign to Park<p>The Sheridan City Council, at its regular meeting Monday, gave its verbal approval to move the sign at the Sheridan School to the park. Mayor Butch Thomas relayed the request from a citizen. Council members noted that the city already has the mill stone and the railroad mile marker there. </p><p>The city has received rock to maintain the streets for this year.</p><p>Delinquent taxes were discussed. There are 22 people who have delinquent taxes from 2020 to 2022. There are others who have not paid their 2023 taxes. </p><p>The city will send out a letter of violation to someone whose trash has gotten onto someone else’s property.</p><p>There are moles tearing up the Sheridan Park and the Rural Housing. Ideas were discussed on how to stop the moles. It makes the grounds more difficult to mow.</p><p>The city received no bids for mowing the park and other parts of the city. They will advertise again.</p><p>Ashley Rush will become the new City Collector on her election on April 2nd.</p><p>The next City Council Meeting will be April 1st at 6 pm. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-60377186467413551742024-03-04T11:39:00.000-08:002024-03-04T11:39:46.485-08:00Blythedale Business List from 1881<p>In its inaugural issue of May 5th, 1881, the Blythedale Clipper gave the following listing of Blythedale businesses:</p><p>Geo. Norris, dry goods and general merchandise.</p><p>Grinstead & Parton, hardware, stoves, ag implements, grain dealer.</p><p>Young Brothers had a two story building with a lumberyard, hardware, and groceries.</p><p>Cadle & VanDerveer, lumber, grain, and coal.</p><p>Kirby & Young, dealers in drugs, patent medicines, paints, oils.</p><p>Three grocery stores – Chambers & Bishop, T.J. Hulen, James Clark.</p><p>W.C. Cunning, billiard hall and barber shop.</p><p>D.B. Vorhees, proprietor, Elwood House.</p><p>A. Sanders, proprietor, Sanders House.</p><p>D.E. Kirby, M.D., physician and surgeon.</p><p>W.J. Nevill, postmaster, justice of the peace, land agent.</p><p>W.J. Wightman, job printer, publisher of the Blythedale Clipper.</p><p>Allen & Hicks, livery stable. They ran a coach line to Eagleville and back.</p><p>Graham & Davis, blacksmiths.</p><p>W.C. Harvey, James Judkins, and W.W. Witt were resident carpenters. There were several other carpenters from out of town who did business there.</p><p><br /></p>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-2164478107680507562024-03-04T11:10:00.000-08:002024-03-04T11:10:27.551-08:00January 1883 Blythedale Correspondence: Snow, Ice, and Bethany Lawyers<p><i>The January 18th, 1883 edition of the Bethany Clipper had correspondents from area towns. The following piece from the Blythedale correspondent talked about snow, ice, and Bethany lawyers:</i></p><p>Blythedale, January 15th, 1883.</p><p>Weather cold and stormy. Snow and rain too numerous to mention the past week.</p><p>Grinstead & Wagner have sold their agricultural implements at this place and Eagleville to Speer Bros. of Bethany.</p><p>John Wagner and lady are visiting relatives in Kansas.</p><p>Pleas. Wishon is on the sick list. Too much gas with the Bethany lawyers.</p><p>Bill Henry’s big rooster that he bought of Sam Wightman is doing well and will be in good trim for the next election.</p><p>Our postmaster is freezing out by inches and if one of the Bethany lawyers gets hold of him, he won’t last much longer.</p><p>Tom Morrison, our popular druggist, leaves today for Kentucky. Who can guess what for?</p><p>Ed Kreamer of New Mexico, and a former resident of this township, is back here on a short visit.</p><p>A suit against Jas. Bridges resulted in the execution on some property. Our friend W. Seigler went to attend to the business and came back “faunching.” He said he saw a shot gun in the corner and that, “no d––d man could get the property without getting hurt.” Other parties went out, however, and had no trouble, only that they got the wrong horse, it being one that Bridges had borrowed at Cainsville to ride home on.</p><p>I can’t say what made Joe Turner shave up so slick for last Friday. His actions lately indicate that, “something is going to be did.” Your correspondent will expect to get the printer’s share of the cake.</p><p>Three of Bethany’s lawyers laid over here a couple of days last week, on account of the blockade of the railroad, and they had a huge old time at the Sanders House. One of them hid the others’ clothes and at 2 o’clock in the morning, called out that the train was coming. This commenced such a racket as was never heard in looking for their clothing. After shivering around for half an hour and hearing no train come in, they came to the conclusion that they had been sold. When they left here – busted, I guess – Mr. Sanders escorted them to the depot.</p><p>We are all anxious to see the first issue of the Bethany Clipper, as we know the ability of the editor in getting up a first class county paper is far superior to any in the county.</p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-39693217797246951882024-03-04T10:38:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:38:40.121-08:00The First Ever Newspaper Published in America<p><i>The first ever newspaper was published in United States during colonial times on Thursday, September 25th, 1690. It was named, “Publick Occurrences.” A lot of the things the publisher wrote in his preamble are eerily relevant today.</i></p><p>It is designed that the country shall be furnished once a month (or if any glut of occurrences happen, oftener) with an account of facts considerable things as have arrived into our notice.</p><p>In order hereunto, the Publisher will take what pains he can to obtain a faithful relation of all such things, and will particularly make himself beholden to such persons in Boston whom he knows to have been for their own use the diligent observers of such matters.</p><p>That which is proposed is, First, that memorable occurrences of divine providence may not be neglected or forgotten, as they too often are. Secondly, that people everywhere may better understand the circumstances of public affairs, both abroad and at home, which may not only direct their thoughts at all times, but at some times to affect their businesses and negotiations.</p><p>Thirdly, that something may be done towards the curing, or at least the charming of that spirit of lying which prevails among us; wherefore, nothing shall be entered, but what we have reason to believe is true, repairing to the best fountains for our information. And when there appears any material mistake in anything that is collected, it shall be corrected in the next.</p><p>Moreover, the publisher of these occurrences is willing to engage that whereas there are many false reports, maliciously made, and forced among us, if any well-minded person will be at the pains to trace any such false report, so far as to find out and convict the first raiser of it, he will in this paper (unless just advice be given to the contrary) expose the name of such person as a malicious raiser of a false report. It is supposed that none will dislike this proposal but such as intend to be guilty of so villainous a crime.</p><p><i>While the paper did not contain any direct criticisms of the colonial government, the authorities felt threatened enough by it that they suppressed publication after one issue. The next newspaper in the colonies was not established until 1704.</i></p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051483281077827458.post-37627326344885706122024-03-04T10:05:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:05:25.726-08:00North Harrison Pops & Pie Concert Raises Over $9,660<p>The North Harrison Pops & Pie Concert raised over $9,660 Saturday, which may have been a record. The figure does not include money raised from the supper, the silent auction, and from private donations. The proceeds go towards the expenses of the North Harrison Band. The band received a lot of honors this year, and will perform at the State Basketball Tournament on March 14th. Two local bands will perform; the Northeast Nodaway band will also perform there this year.</p><p>The band is under the direction of Ted Keck. This year will be his last year directing the band. </p><p>In the pie contest portion, Abbey Hoffman won the cream pie division, the chocolate peanut butter pie portion, and the overall contest. </p><p>A strawberry pie made by Monica Wilson went for $130, but then Bill Wyant bid $200 on a gooseberry pie, one of his favorites. Many of the pies auctioned off were made by students, and Jaxcynn Hansel’s peanut butter pie with for $210. That was soon eclipsed by a coconut cream pie that went for $275, and then Colton Hartschen’s pie went for $750, a figure that stood up for a long time.</p><p>Two subsequent pies went for $275 and another went for $375, but normally, the bidding dies down at the end of the auction. But as the bidding came to a close, all of a sudden, another pie went for $600. Finally, Kynsleigh Utley’s pie, the third to last pie, went for $850 for the pie that went for the most money. The final pie was also the most unique, a caramel turtle pie, that went for $600. </p><p>The auction has yet to sell a $1,000 pie, but it came close several times. Dick Crabtree, the auctioneer, who donated his services, proved to be a master of talking people out of their money, digging deep into their pickets, and squeezing out one more bid. </p><div><br /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439767983508326927noreply@blogger.com0