11-4 -- Person calls about a juvenile problem.
11-4 -- Cow out on Route B; notified owner.
11-4 -- Maryville Public Safety calls about finding Worth County resident's driver's license.
11-5 -- Call about hunting license issue.
11-6 -- Officer investigates suspicious truck west of Allendale.
11-6 -- Officer serves civil papers on Worth County resident.
11-7 -- Cow out on Quartz Trail; owner notified.
11-7 -- Officer transports prisoner from Nodaway County to Worth County for court.
11-7 -- Officer transports prisoner from Ringgold County Jail to Worth County for court.
11-7 -- Nodaway County officers in with prisoner for court.
11-7 -- Person calls about someone making threats to him.
11-8 -- Received call about security at residence.
11-8 -- Citizen's call about someone driving in his cornfield.
11-9 -- Female from Nodaway County was taken into custody for her own protection.
11-9 -- Officer assists stranded motorist.
11-9 -- Officer investigates call of shots fired northeast of Allendale; person sighting in a rifle.
11-9 -- Report of cow out on Route Y; owner notified.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Junior High Boys Drop Jefferson 57-17
Drake Kinsella had 20 points and Mason Hawk had 12 and a monster stuff as the Worth County Junior High boys remained unbeaten with a 57-17 win over Jefferson last Tuesday. Drake Kinsella led the scoring with 6 in the first quarter, putting up his usual steady production. Drake Simmons added a pair of steals and a free throw. Ryan McClellan added a putback at the buzzer for two. Cade Allee had a 3-pointer while Mason Hawk scored one from inside.
Jefferson hung around in the second frame as Worth County led by as much as 24-3 at the 3:59 mark. But Jefferson chipped away and trailed 28-12 at the break. Caleb Parman scored off a couple of steals to lead the Tigers with four in the period. Cade Allee and Drake Kinsella had 2 each while Wayde Parman and Issac Alarcon had one each.
But Drake Kinsella carried the Tigers in the third quarter as they pulled away with 19 unanswered points to lead 47-14 after three. Drake had 11 and Mason Hawk added 8 in the period as Worth County went back to working the ball to their taller post players. Drake Simmons had 3 in the fourth quarter as Worth County used a balanced attack to pull away. Ryan McClellan and Cade Allee had 2 each along with Mason Hawk, who added a monster stuff that he sent into the stage as an exclamation point. Caleb Parman and Ryan McClellan added steals and Drake Kinsella added a free throw.
The "B" team won 20-0 in the nightcap. Issac Alarcon led the reserves with 8 in the extra period. Bobby Lynch added six off a pair of steals and a backdoor layup from Issac Alarcon. Jimmy Raymond, Caleb Parman, and Wayde Parman added two each in the frame. Jefferson had trouble getting the ball up the court against Worth County's pressure, a major reversal from previous years.
The Junior High girls lost 21-15. They were tied with Jefferson at 11 after three, but the Eagles scored the first eight points of the fourth to put the game away in the tight defensive struggle. Grace Schottel had 9 to lead the Tigers. Haley Hunt followed with 4 and Kennedy Galanakis had 2. The B team won the nightcap with Darbi Weddle leading the reserves with 4.
Jefferson hung around in the second frame as Worth County led by as much as 24-3 at the 3:59 mark. But Jefferson chipped away and trailed 28-12 at the break. Caleb Parman scored off a couple of steals to lead the Tigers with four in the period. Cade Allee and Drake Kinsella had 2 each while Wayde Parman and Issac Alarcon had one each.
But Drake Kinsella carried the Tigers in the third quarter as they pulled away with 19 unanswered points to lead 47-14 after three. Drake had 11 and Mason Hawk added 8 in the period as Worth County went back to working the ball to their taller post players. Drake Simmons had 3 in the fourth quarter as Worth County used a balanced attack to pull away. Ryan McClellan and Cade Allee had 2 each along with Mason Hawk, who added a monster stuff that he sent into the stage as an exclamation point. Caleb Parman and Ryan McClellan added steals and Drake Kinsella added a free throw.
The "B" team won 20-0 in the nightcap. Issac Alarcon led the reserves with 8 in the extra period. Bobby Lynch added six off a pair of steals and a backdoor layup from Issac Alarcon. Jimmy Raymond, Caleb Parman, and Wayde Parman added two each in the frame. Jefferson had trouble getting the ball up the court against Worth County's pressure, a major reversal from previous years.
The Junior High girls lost 21-15. They were tied with Jefferson at 11 after three, but the Eagles scored the first eight points of the fourth to put the game away in the tight defensive struggle. Grace Schottel had 9 to lead the Tigers. Haley Hunt followed with 4 and Kennedy Galanakis had 2. The B team won the nightcap with Darbi Weddle leading the reserves with 4.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
WCCC Up to 28 Residents
The Worth County Convalescent Center is now up to 28 residents and is on track to meet a goal set by Administrator Bev Miller to hit 30 by the end of the year. It was at a low of 19 at one point. There were 7 admissions and 7 discharges this past month. The influx of new residents has led to Miller scrambling to get new supplies for the staff.
By the end of the year, the WCCC will be able to report year to date expenses and be able to compare it with last year's numbers, Miller told the board. The general operating account was sharply lower this month. Miller said part of the problem is that NCA, which does the Medicare and Medicaid billing for the facility, has grown so big so fast and they are undergoing a major shakeup, meaning that they are not taking care of their customers like they have in the past. Thanks to the increased census, the facility's cost per resident is sharply lower this month.
The shower room is nearly finished on the north wing. The east wing developed a sewer leak; Randy Allen and his crew were in the facility Wednesday evening working on finding the clogged area. The women's bathroom in the main area has been out of order for the last two months. For the shower room, the floor has been laid, the room repainted, lights and a new tub have been put in, and the goal is to complete the project by next week. Hookup work still needs to be done. The goal is to work on the therapy room; the size of the new room will double the present one and allow the facility to improve its rehab care.
The board approved bonuses for WCCC employees. For employees present for 0-3 months, the bonus will be $200. 4-6 months will be $300 while 7 months or more will be $500. PRN's will get a $100 bonus.
Miller reported the mammoth dryer in the laundry room is about to go; she said she would get a quote for a new one.
At the request of Miller, all WCCC board meetings will be held on the third Wednesdays of each month rather than second Wednesdays. She said this would give them more time to prepare an accurate financial statement for board members. Meeting time will remain at 6:00.
The board took no action on putting solar panels on the facility. The problem is that the panels weigh 300 pounds; although they are spread out over 6-8 feet, it would still create a lot of weight on the roof. There is no place on the ground to put them. Board President Mike Hall said that he had visited with someone about putting in new solar panels and that wind undercurrent would be an issue on his shop. One possible issue would be how to get at the roof should there be leaks in the future; there have been roof leaks in the past. Another issue is trees blocking the sun. Board member Kathy Miller said that her family had solar panels on her house and that they would pay for themselves in 2-3 years. However, there is still a steep up-front cost. KCP&L buys back electricity that is not used, meaning that the burden on their existing lines is reduced.
By the end of the year, the WCCC will be able to report year to date expenses and be able to compare it with last year's numbers, Miller told the board. The general operating account was sharply lower this month. Miller said part of the problem is that NCA, which does the Medicare and Medicaid billing for the facility, has grown so big so fast and they are undergoing a major shakeup, meaning that they are not taking care of their customers like they have in the past. Thanks to the increased census, the facility's cost per resident is sharply lower this month.
The shower room is nearly finished on the north wing. The east wing developed a sewer leak; Randy Allen and his crew were in the facility Wednesday evening working on finding the clogged area. The women's bathroom in the main area has been out of order for the last two months. For the shower room, the floor has been laid, the room repainted, lights and a new tub have been put in, and the goal is to complete the project by next week. Hookup work still needs to be done. The goal is to work on the therapy room; the size of the new room will double the present one and allow the facility to improve its rehab care.
The board approved bonuses for WCCC employees. For employees present for 0-3 months, the bonus will be $200. 4-6 months will be $300 while 7 months or more will be $500. PRN's will get a $100 bonus.
Miller reported the mammoth dryer in the laundry room is about to go; she said she would get a quote for a new one.
At the request of Miller, all WCCC board meetings will be held on the third Wednesdays of each month rather than second Wednesdays. She said this would give them more time to prepare an accurate financial statement for board members. Meeting time will remain at 6:00.
The board took no action on putting solar panels on the facility. The problem is that the panels weigh 300 pounds; although they are spread out over 6-8 feet, it would still create a lot of weight on the roof. There is no place on the ground to put them. Board President Mike Hall said that he had visited with someone about putting in new solar panels and that wind undercurrent would be an issue on his shop. One possible issue would be how to get at the roof should there be leaks in the future; there have been roof leaks in the past. Another issue is trees blocking the sun. Board member Kathy Miller said that her family had solar panels on her house and that they would pay for themselves in 2-3 years. However, there is still a steep up-front cost. KCP&L buys back electricity that is not used, meaning that the burden on their existing lines is reduced.
Friday, November 1, 2013
180 Trick or Treat on High Street
Around 180 kids trick or treated on High Street this year. Dressed as goblins, ghouls, hobos, favorite movie and cartoon characters, and other spooks, kids went up and down High Street collecting candy and other treats. Some came by the WCCC, where residents gave the kids some treats. But trick or treating is not just for the young. High school students Kristen Andrews and Brianna Fletchall were out collecting canned goods for FCCLA. Brianna was dressed as an Indian Princess. And some of the parents dressed in costumes as well. Sara Hubbard dressed as the Wicked Witch of Worth while Amber Steele dressed in combat gear.
Many residents went well above the call of duty; Gary and Barb Landrum opened up their home and served meals to all comers. They scared people with a life-like witch on their front porch. Another resident had a remote controlled bat. Sheridan Christian Church had their own celebration with hot dogs, marshmallows, and people giving away treats out of the trunks of their cars.
Many residents went well above the call of duty; Gary and Barb Landrum opened up their home and served meals to all comers. They scared people with a life-like witch on their front porch. Another resident had a remote controlled bat. Sheridan Christian Church had their own celebration with hot dogs, marshmallows, and people giving away treats out of the trunks of their cars.
Four Roads to Close in Worth County
Four roads will close next week in Worth County for maintenance. On November 4th, Route Z will close from 8-3 for a culvert replacement from Route W to County Road 200. On November 6th, Route Z will close again, this time from Route 46 to Route J for a culvert replacement. On November 7th, Route F will close from Falcon Trail to 130th Road from 8-3 for a culvert replacement. On November 8th, Route D will close from Route F to the Iowa State Line for a culvert replacement from 8-3. All jobs are tentative, weather permitting. The DOT will also do mowing along state-maintained roads throughout the week.
Two Main Breaks in Sheridan Friday
Two water main breaks hit the Sheridan water system Friday. The first break was spotted by Barry Lyle near Sur-Gro. The second break was spotted near the first one, behind the old American Legion Building now owned by David Parman. Mayor Leland Wake broke out a backhoe and dug through to the second one; Barry Lyle and Water Superintendent David Parman found the leak and fixed it. The leak was fixed by 5:30 that evening; water service for all customers was restored by 6:30. Despite the water outage, both MFA and Snakebite remained open for the day. A boil advisory was issued because of the break.
Junior High Boys Basketball Jumps to 3-0 Start
Worth County's Junior High squad jumped out to a 3-0 start as they downed St. Gregory's 35-9, North Nodaway 74-11, and Stanberry 47-15. The 74 point out burst by the Tigers against the Mustangs may have been a record performance. Against Stanberry, a team which was supposed to give problems, Worth County triggered the running clock for the second time in three games.
Balanced scoring, pinpoint passing, good ball movement, strong depth, and tough defense are all hallmarks of this year's junior high boys squad, giving hope to a varsity squad that only won three games last year. Against North Nodaway, a team that had beaten Worth County last year in one of their two meetings, Worth County hung 31 unanswered points to start the first quarter. Cade Allee scored all 13 of his points in the quarter, getting three triples, arching them high in the air. Drake Kinsella led all scorers with 16 points, consistently working the post all night. He plays defense like a guard, knocking away and stealing a lot of balls during the night. Drake Simmons was the other player to score in double figures, adding 12.
The Tigers landed 10 of their 12 players in the scoring column for the night. Mason Hawk had 9, Jacob New followed with 6, Caleb Parman had 5, Issac Alarcon had 4, Ryan McClellan and Bobby Lynch had 3, and Bryant McCord had 2.. Wayde Parman did not score, but was all over the floor as he came off the bench and played stingy defense all night.
Worth County was able to put 33 unanswered points on the board before North Nodaway finally got on the board. The lead grew to 48-4 just before the half as Bobby Lynch hit a 3-pointer in the corner. Drake Simmons got 10 of his 12 points in the period and Drake Kinsella worked the offensive glass for 4 more.
In the third, Drake Kinsella worked the offensive glass at will to get 6. Jacob New jumped a pair of passes for four points as he showed a nose for the ball on defense. Issac Alarcon had a putback and a nifty backdoor layup after getting a pass from Wayde Parman. Mason Hawk had 4 and Caleb Parman had 2 to round out the third quarter scoring.
The Tigers continued to pull away in the fourth as Caleb Parman had a 3-pointer, Bobby Lynch blocked a shot on one end and went coast to cost to draw a foul and get a free throw, and Bryant McCord came off the bench to score near the end.
For the girls, Grace Schottel got a career high 14 points, but it was not enough as Worth County lost 34-23 to North Nodaway. Worth County was pitted against a team that was much bigger and quicker than they were. They hung around for a while, drawing to within 16-13 early in the third period. But then the wheels fell off as North Nodaway led by as much as 19 at one point. Schottel could be the real deal as the left-handed guard has improved on her right hand over last year; she collected a ton of steals to keep the game close. The Tigers put up a much better fight than last year against the powerhouse Mustangs, who won a running clock game in Hopkins last year. If they develop more bench depth and improve on their ability to break the press, they will become a force to be reckoned with this year. Aubrey Ragan showed that she was one of the most improved players from last year, earning a starting spot this year after playing on the 3rd string last year. She had three and provided some size inside. Grace McElvain and Jessi Badell had 3 each. Haley Hunt showed a lot of potential on the defensive end, blocking three shots for the Tigers. Kennedy Galanakis showed some scrappy play off the bench and provided some defense and rebounding.
Balanced scoring, pinpoint passing, good ball movement, strong depth, and tough defense are all hallmarks of this year's junior high boys squad, giving hope to a varsity squad that only won three games last year. Against North Nodaway, a team that had beaten Worth County last year in one of their two meetings, Worth County hung 31 unanswered points to start the first quarter. Cade Allee scored all 13 of his points in the quarter, getting three triples, arching them high in the air. Drake Kinsella led all scorers with 16 points, consistently working the post all night. He plays defense like a guard, knocking away and stealing a lot of balls during the night. Drake Simmons was the other player to score in double figures, adding 12.
The Tigers landed 10 of their 12 players in the scoring column for the night. Mason Hawk had 9, Jacob New followed with 6, Caleb Parman had 5, Issac Alarcon had 4, Ryan McClellan and Bobby Lynch had 3, and Bryant McCord had 2.. Wayde Parman did not score, but was all over the floor as he came off the bench and played stingy defense all night.
Worth County was able to put 33 unanswered points on the board before North Nodaway finally got on the board. The lead grew to 48-4 just before the half as Bobby Lynch hit a 3-pointer in the corner. Drake Simmons got 10 of his 12 points in the period and Drake Kinsella worked the offensive glass for 4 more.
In the third, Drake Kinsella worked the offensive glass at will to get 6. Jacob New jumped a pair of passes for four points as he showed a nose for the ball on defense. Issac Alarcon had a putback and a nifty backdoor layup after getting a pass from Wayde Parman. Mason Hawk had 4 and Caleb Parman had 2 to round out the third quarter scoring.
The Tigers continued to pull away in the fourth as Caleb Parman had a 3-pointer, Bobby Lynch blocked a shot on one end and went coast to cost to draw a foul and get a free throw, and Bryant McCord came off the bench to score near the end.
For the girls, Grace Schottel got a career high 14 points, but it was not enough as Worth County lost 34-23 to North Nodaway. Worth County was pitted against a team that was much bigger and quicker than they were. They hung around for a while, drawing to within 16-13 early in the third period. But then the wheels fell off as North Nodaway led by as much as 19 at one point. Schottel could be the real deal as the left-handed guard has improved on her right hand over last year; she collected a ton of steals to keep the game close. The Tigers put up a much better fight than last year against the powerhouse Mustangs, who won a running clock game in Hopkins last year. If they develop more bench depth and improve on their ability to break the press, they will become a force to be reckoned with this year. Aubrey Ragan showed that she was one of the most improved players from last year, earning a starting spot this year after playing on the 3rd string last year. She had three and provided some size inside. Grace McElvain and Jessi Badell had 3 each. Haley Hunt showed a lot of potential on the defensive end, blocking three shots for the Tigers. Kennedy Galanakis showed some scrappy play off the bench and provided some defense and rebounding.
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