Sunday, August 4, 2013
Mel Tjeerdsma to Co-own Championship Motors
After many years of building winning football teams, former Bearcat Coach Mel Tjeerdsma is now venturing into the business world, where he will be the co-owner of Championship Motors along with Rich Mendenhall. They have bought out Schreck Motors, located near the Hangar and Wal-Mart in Maryville. They will have an open house on August 17th; there will be food served from 12-2 along with drawings and giveaways. Bill McCully will serve as general manager, Bridget McMullan will be office manager, and Chad Petersen and Jesse LeMar will serve as the sales team.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Midnight Playboys, Duck Dynasty to Highlight Ravenwood Festival
The Midnight Playboys will be in concert for the Ravenwood Festival this year on Saturday night from 8-10 and the parade theme will be “Duck Dynasty” this year.
Events will start off Friday night at 6 with a supper as well as a “Hit, Pitch, and Run” sponsored by the Ravenwood Park Board. There will also be a baby show as well as the annual Little Mr. & Miss Jackson Township, both sponsored by Grand River Mutual Telephone. There will also be a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Northeast Nodaway Booster Club.
On Friday evening and Saturday, there will be a water slide and bounce house for kids to play in.
Events will start early Saturday morning with a breakfast sponsored by the Ravenwood United Methodist Church from 8-10. At 11, the “Duck Dynasty” parade will start, immediately followed by a money drop sponsored by Tri State Ford. At 11:30, there will be an antique tractor show at the park.
Both the Park Board and Methodist Church will be serving lunches starting at 11:30. Throughout the afternoon, there will be Bingo sponsored by the NEN Senior Class, an ice cream social sponsored by the NEN Junior Class, slushies and funnel cakes sold by the Sophomores, a dunk tank and soda sponsored by the 7th graders, Betsy Bingo by the Northeast Nodaway FFA, kids games at the park provided by the Christian Church, a pedal pull sponsored by FCS Financial, a Closest to the Pin competition sponsored by Northwest Cell, and the Junior Farmer Olympics.
The Midnight Playboys will perform from 8-10. Following the entertainment, the Jackson Township Fire Protection District will provide fireworks.
Events will wrap up on Sunday evening with a gospel singspiration at 6:30 and an ice cream social at 7:15.
Events will start off Friday night at 6 with a supper as well as a “Hit, Pitch, and Run” sponsored by the Ravenwood Park Board. There will also be a baby show as well as the annual Little Mr. & Miss Jackson Township, both sponsored by Grand River Mutual Telephone. There will also be a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Northeast Nodaway Booster Club.
On Friday evening and Saturday, there will be a water slide and bounce house for kids to play in.
Events will start early Saturday morning with a breakfast sponsored by the Ravenwood United Methodist Church from 8-10. At 11, the “Duck Dynasty” parade will start, immediately followed by a money drop sponsored by Tri State Ford. At 11:30, there will be an antique tractor show at the park.
Both the Park Board and Methodist Church will be serving lunches starting at 11:30. Throughout the afternoon, there will be Bingo sponsored by the NEN Senior Class, an ice cream social sponsored by the NEN Junior Class, slushies and funnel cakes sold by the Sophomores, a dunk tank and soda sponsored by the 7th graders, Betsy Bingo by the Northeast Nodaway FFA, kids games at the park provided by the Christian Church, a pedal pull sponsored by FCS Financial, a Closest to the Pin competition sponsored by Northwest Cell, and the Junior Farmer Olympics.
The Midnight Playboys will perform from 8-10. Following the entertainment, the Jackson Township Fire Protection District will provide fireworks.
Events will wrap up on Sunday evening with a gospel singspiration at 6:30 and an ice cream social at 7:15.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Obituary -- Claude Samson 1936-2013
Long-time basketball coach Claude Gene Samson, 76, died Sunday at Village Care Center in Maryville.
Born November 1, 1936, to Francis and Gladys (Bowen) Samson, Claude once held the statewide record for most victories by any high school basketball coach in Missouri.
A 1954 Maryville High School graduate, he held a bachelor’s degree in physical education and industrial arts as well as a master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University.
A teacher for over 30 years, Claude coached both boys and girls Bluejay basketball teams at Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood for a total of 26 years. In 1990 he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.
His hobbies included golfing, fishing and playing Trivial Pursuit. He enjoyed taking trips out West to visit relatives and was an avid Chiefs fan.
Preceding Claude in death were his parents and brother, Merle Samson.
Claude is survived by his son, Kelly, and Kelly’s wife, Sally, of Bainbridge Island, WA; daughter, Vikki, and her husband, Dick Klanderman, of Hammond, WI; five grandchildren; two sisters, Zella Hall, of Fairbanks, AK, and Shirley Reynolds, of Maryville; two brothers, Hartford Samson, of Maryville, and Jack Samson, of Bremerton, WA; several nieces and nephews, and his former wife, Coralea Samson, of Maryville.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Maryville First Christian Church. Burial will follow in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.
Memorials may be directed to the Athletic department of Northeast Nodaway R-V School System, Ravenwood, MO 64479.
Born November 1, 1936, to Francis and Gladys (Bowen) Samson, Claude once held the statewide record for most victories by any high school basketball coach in Missouri.
A 1954 Maryville High School graduate, he held a bachelor’s degree in physical education and industrial arts as well as a master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University.
A teacher for over 30 years, Claude coached both boys and girls Bluejay basketball teams at Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood for a total of 26 years. In 1990 he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.
His hobbies included golfing, fishing and playing Trivial Pursuit. He enjoyed taking trips out West to visit relatives and was an avid Chiefs fan.
Preceding Claude in death were his parents and brother, Merle Samson.
Claude is survived by his son, Kelly, and Kelly’s wife, Sally, of Bainbridge Island, WA; daughter, Vikki, and her husband, Dick Klanderman, of Hammond, WI; five grandchildren; two sisters, Zella Hall, of Fairbanks, AK, and Shirley Reynolds, of Maryville; two brothers, Hartford Samson, of Maryville, and Jack Samson, of Bremerton, WA; several nieces and nephews, and his former wife, Coralea Samson, of Maryville.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Maryville First Christian Church. Burial will follow in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.
Memorials may be directed to the Athletic department of Northeast Nodaway R-V School System, Ravenwood, MO 64479.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Obituary -- Betty Fidler 1935-2013
Betty Joan Fidler, 77, Breckenridge, MO, formerly of Maryville, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Hillcrest Manor in Hamilton.
She was born December 8, 1935 in Worth to John Elmer and Cora Elizabeth Yates Richardson.
She married Denzel Donald Fidler April 24th, 1955 in Parnell.
A foster mother of 65 and a homemaker, Betty was a member of the Curry, Richardson, Sparks, Waldeier Post #528 American Legion Auxiliary, Parnell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Denzel Fidler (APril 25, 1995), infant sons David, Donnie, and Ronnie Fidler, great-grandson Hunter Fidler, brothers Harold, Junior, Calvin, Alvin, and Paul Richardson, sisters Wilma and Opal Richardson, Dorothy Ross, Marie McKee, Ruth Dugdale, Geneva Gladman, and Helen Tucker.
Survivors are sons Leroy Fidler of Mobile, AL and Dannie Fidler of St. Joseph, daughter Diane (Tom) Pittman of Breckenridge, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Alta Adams of Hopkins, Barbara Gladman of Riverton, WY and Patty Brown of Clarinda, two foster sons raised in the home, Robert Campbell and Dennis Neukam, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Tuesday, July 23rd from 6-7 at Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 24th at 10 in the Athelston Cemetery, Athelston IA.
She was born December 8, 1935 in Worth to John Elmer and Cora Elizabeth Yates Richardson.
She married Denzel Donald Fidler April 24th, 1955 in Parnell.
A foster mother of 65 and a homemaker, Betty was a member of the Curry, Richardson, Sparks, Waldeier Post #528 American Legion Auxiliary, Parnell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Denzel Fidler (APril 25, 1995), infant sons David, Donnie, and Ronnie Fidler, great-grandson Hunter Fidler, brothers Harold, Junior, Calvin, Alvin, and Paul Richardson, sisters Wilma and Opal Richardson, Dorothy Ross, Marie McKee, Ruth Dugdale, Geneva Gladman, and Helen Tucker.
Survivors are sons Leroy Fidler of Mobile, AL and Dannie Fidler of St. Joseph, daughter Diane (Tom) Pittman of Breckenridge, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Alta Adams of Hopkins, Barbara Gladman of Riverton, WY and Patty Brown of Clarinda, two foster sons raised in the home, Robert Campbell and Dennis Neukam, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Tuesday, July 23rd from 6-7 at Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 24th at 10 in the Athelston Cemetery, Athelston IA.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Obituary -- Bertha Hawbeck 1908-2013
Bertha Mae Hawbeck, born in Hopkins, MO to Mason Alexander Wilson & Lena Myrtle Wilson on April 7,1908. Bertha slipped peacefully from this earth into the waiting arms of her Savior on Monday July 22, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA.
On September 17, 1926 Bertha and her then "beau" Ernest Hawbeck had been on their way to a funeral and on the way they decided to go get married instead!! From their union they had 6 children, and raised them on the family farm around Sheridan, MO. After Ernest passed away in October 1959 Bertha continued to live in Missouri until 1966 when she moved to Washington State.
She enjoyed her family and loved playing games with them and always seemed to win!! Bertha also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, visiting with everyone on the internet, working crossword and word find puzzles. She loved her flowers and enjoyed having a garden.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ernest, her only son Frankie in January 1959, a great-grandson Stephen Card 1970, her daughters Ethel Card in 1975, Phyllis Zook in 1994, Connie Campbell in 2011, granddaughter Alice Austin and great-great granddaughter Daphney Rose Laney in Feb 2012, and her sisters Doris, Georgie and her brother Austin.
She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Jobst (Richard), Independence, MO. Daughter Roberta Card (Jerry), 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Bertha could tell you the birthdates of every family member!! She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
We would like to thank the staff of Columbia Crest for so lovingly caring for our dear Bertha for the past 13 months and also Samaritan Hospital for caring for her during her last days. Services for Bertha will be held at Kaysers Chapel on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 2 PM. All who knew and loved Bertha are welcome to attend.
On September 17, 1926 Bertha and her then "beau" Ernest Hawbeck had been on their way to a funeral and on the way they decided to go get married instead!! From their union they had 6 children, and raised them on the family farm around Sheridan, MO. After Ernest passed away in October 1959 Bertha continued to live in Missouri until 1966 when she moved to Washington State.
She enjoyed her family and loved playing games with them and always seemed to win!! Bertha also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, visiting with everyone on the internet, working crossword and word find puzzles. She loved her flowers and enjoyed having a garden.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ernest, her only son Frankie in January 1959, a great-grandson Stephen Card 1970, her daughters Ethel Card in 1975, Phyllis Zook in 1994, Connie Campbell in 2011, granddaughter Alice Austin and great-great granddaughter Daphney Rose Laney in Feb 2012, and her sisters Doris, Georgie and her brother Austin.
She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Jobst (Richard), Independence, MO. Daughter Roberta Card (Jerry), 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Bertha could tell you the birthdates of every family member!! She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
We would like to thank the staff of Columbia Crest for so lovingly caring for our dear Bertha for the past 13 months and also Samaritan Hospital for caring for her during her last days. Services for Bertha will be held at Kaysers Chapel on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 2 PM. All who knew and loved Bertha are welcome to attend.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Worth County School Board Hires Two Teachers, Two Other Staff
The Worth County School Board hired two teachers and two other employees to their staff following the open portion of their regular Board of Education Meeting Thursday. The board voted to hire Charlotte McClain as an 8-hour Food Service Employee for the 2013-2014 school year, contingent on approved background check. The board then voted to offer Daniel McCann a Critical Shortage Teacher Contract for the 2013-2014 school year, contingent on approved background check. The board then voted to offer Janice Borey a Critical Shortage Teacher Contract for the 2013-2014 school year. The board then hired Theresa Wilcox as Concession Stand Manager for the 2013-2014 School Year contingent on approved background check. All votes were unanimous.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Worth County Football Camp to be Held
Coach Chris Healy has announced the schedule for football camp as well as the first football practice of the year.
Football camp will be held from July 29th to August 1st from 6-8 p.m. Following the MSHSAA Dead Period, Worth County will have its first football practice on August 12th from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. The camp and practice will be held at the football field.
All athletes wishing to compete in high school sports must pass a physical and have athletic health insurance. Athletes must complete 14 days of conditioning on 14 different days to compete.
Football camp will be held from July 29th to August 1st from 6-8 p.m. Following the MSHSAA Dead Period, Worth County will have its first football practice on August 12th from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. The camp and practice will be held at the football field.
All athletes wishing to compete in high school sports must pass a physical and have athletic health insurance. Athletes must complete 14 days of conditioning on 14 different days to compete.
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