Worth County's junior high boys capped their surprising season with a 50-30 win over Albany, putting up 38 points in the first half in the winning effort. Zayne Swope led the scoring with 16 points as the Tigers jumped out to a 17-6 lead after one and never looked back. Jaxon Anderson got going early, getting behind the defense once and taking a pass from Hunter Simmons and adding a pair of driving layups to push the Tigers out to a 9-2 lead. He also added a pair of free throws. Hunter Simmons scored off a backdoor layup, Ethan Thomas scored off a steal, Zayne Swope got behind the defense for one of many times and took a pass from Hunter Simmons, and Jaxon Anderson scored off a fast break in the period.
Worth County squelched any comeback hopes in the second quarter, getting eight points early in the period from Swope, who continued to get behind the Albany defense and take long passes from his teammates. Jaxon Anderson added a backdoor layup and Ethan Thomas got in the act late, getting behind the defense twice and adding a pair of free throws. Hayden Holmes added a 3-pointer and took a charge on defense for the Tigers. Both defenses took over in the second half; Kaeden Hutchinson did all he could to try to get the Warriors back in the game, but they could never get the deficit under 20. For Worth County, Reid Gabriel got a putback late in the game and Daniel Craven scored his first-ever basket, hitting a shot over a defender's head after taking a good entry pass from Ethan Thomas.
Zayne Swope had 16 to lead three Tigers in double figures. Jaxon Anderson followed with 14, Ethan Thomas 10, Hayden Holmes 3, Daniel Craven, Reid Gabriel, and Hunter Simmons 2 each, and Tanner Parman 1. The Tigers finished with an 8-4 record, far better than what most people expected following the loss of nearly everyone from the previous two successful teams.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Tiger Girls Save their Best for Last, Cap Best Season in 20 Years
In a game that was supposed to come down to the wire, Worth County scored the first 13 points of the game and got a running clock win over Albany, 47-16. The Warriors had only one loss during their campaign and posted quality wins over Stanberry (twice) and Jefferson. But it didn't matter as Regan Allee scored off a pass from Kristin New 10 seconds into the game and Worth County would not trail the whole game. Kristin New scored off a Kaylee McElvain steal and Anna Gladstone scored off an Allee steal and Worth County was up 6-0 less than one minute into the game as Albany was having trouble crossing halfcourt.
Brooke Crawford burned two early timeouts in a futile effort to stop the bleeding as Kaylee McElvain scored a free throw, Merrideth Spiers score inside off an Anna Gladstone pass, and Kristin New and Anna Gladstone scored driving layups to make it 13-0. Sierra Anthony's putback broke the shutout, but Kaylee McElvain scored off a quick outlet from Kristin New and Anna Gladstone blocked a shot, grabbed the board, and went coast to coast and converted it into a free throw to make it 16-2 after one.
From there, the steady scoring hand of Kaylee McElvain kept Worth County in control. She scored six in the second, getting one highlight film play when she got a steal and stepped through two defenders for a score. Anna Gladstone added a layup off a steal and Megan Cassavaugh hit two free throws to put Worth County up 26-6 at the half. Kaylee scored seven more in the third, working the inside at will; Anna Gladstone added a highlight film play when she went coast to coast following a McElvain block and turned it into a 3-point play. Regan Allee added a steal to put Worth County up 38-10 after three. Kaylee McElvain cut inside and got a pass from Regan Allee; Kristin New hit her first 3-pointer all year, and then Nevada Hoff got a putback and Hannah McElvain whirled around and hit a shot from the left wing to trigger the running clock in the fourth quarter.
Josh Smith's squad had a season high eight players land in the scoring column. Kaylee McElvain led the scoring with 18 points; she was easily one of the most improved players of the year, turning into a consistent scoring presence in the paint. Anna Gladstone followed with 10, constantly giving energy and effort all year; Kristin New had 7, Regan Allee 4, and Merrideth Spiers, Nevada Hoff, Hannah McElvain, and Megan Cassavaugh all had 2. With the win, the Tigers rounded out their best season in 20 years, dropping only one game this year after dropping two last year. They figure to spark Sean Thurm's squad once they become freshmen if they continue to work hard and make themselves better.
The B team won 12-4. Braidy Hunt led the scoring for the reserves with 6. Maddie Taute followed with 4 and Megan Cassavaugh had 2.
Brooke Crawford burned two early timeouts in a futile effort to stop the bleeding as Kaylee McElvain scored a free throw, Merrideth Spiers score inside off an Anna Gladstone pass, and Kristin New and Anna Gladstone scored driving layups to make it 13-0. Sierra Anthony's putback broke the shutout, but Kaylee McElvain scored off a quick outlet from Kristin New and Anna Gladstone blocked a shot, grabbed the board, and went coast to coast and converted it into a free throw to make it 16-2 after one.
From there, the steady scoring hand of Kaylee McElvain kept Worth County in control. She scored six in the second, getting one highlight film play when she got a steal and stepped through two defenders for a score. Anna Gladstone added a layup off a steal and Megan Cassavaugh hit two free throws to put Worth County up 26-6 at the half. Kaylee scored seven more in the third, working the inside at will; Anna Gladstone added a highlight film play when she went coast to coast following a McElvain block and turned it into a 3-point play. Regan Allee added a steal to put Worth County up 38-10 after three. Kaylee McElvain cut inside and got a pass from Regan Allee; Kristin New hit her first 3-pointer all year, and then Nevada Hoff got a putback and Hannah McElvain whirled around and hit a shot from the left wing to trigger the running clock in the fourth quarter.
Josh Smith's squad had a season high eight players land in the scoring column. Kaylee McElvain led the scoring with 18 points; she was easily one of the most improved players of the year, turning into a consistent scoring presence in the paint. Anna Gladstone followed with 10, constantly giving energy and effort all year; Kristin New had 7, Regan Allee 4, and Merrideth Spiers, Nevada Hoff, Hannah McElvain, and Megan Cassavaugh all had 2. With the win, the Tigers rounded out their best season in 20 years, dropping only one game this year after dropping two last year. They figure to spark Sean Thurm's squad once they become freshmen if they continue to work hard and make themselves better.
The B team won 12-4. Braidy Hunt led the scoring for the reserves with 6. Maddie Taute followed with 4 and Megan Cassavaugh had 2.
Regional Grant Would Make Worth County Workforce Ready
A regional grant that the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments is pursuing would make Worth County and the rest of the region workforce ready. This would create extra incentive for a new company to locate in the empty Energizer building or anywhere else in the region for that matter. Jackie Spainhower explained the program to Worth County Commissioners at Monday morning's regular meeting. People would be tested on math, reading, and the ability to locate information. Enough people with high scores in these areas would be proof that the region is workforce ready; companies could accept these scores as proof that a person is qualified to do particular skills related to a job.
Road & Bridge Foreman Jim Fletchall reported that one of the graders was still in the repair shop; it pops every time it gets turned. The shop changed the oil and put a new additive in.
There are two FEMA projects left for 2014 and several others that need to be done for this year.
Fletchall reported that the bottom fell out of Old 169 and that it needs more rock. The county replaced a tube near Wayne Hayes'. LaVerne Walker reported that a road east of Sheridan needed extra work because of potholes and gravel washing off. The county will deliver three loads of patron gravel and grade before putting it on. The county is planning to haul some patron rock around the county before rain comes this weekend. Road #151 between Denver and Worth is muddy and wet, with water running on the road.
Road & Bridge Foreman Jim Fletchall reported that one of the graders was still in the repair shop; it pops every time it gets turned. The shop changed the oil and put a new additive in.
There are two FEMA projects left for 2014 and several others that need to be done for this year.
Fletchall reported that the bottom fell out of Old 169 and that it needs more rock. The county replaced a tube near Wayne Hayes'. LaVerne Walker reported that a road east of Sheridan needed extra work because of potholes and gravel washing off. The county will deliver three loads of patron gravel and grade before putting it on. The county is planning to haul some patron rock around the county before rain comes this weekend. Road #151 between Denver and Worth is muddy and wet, with water running on the road.
Worth County Sheriff's Report
11-16 -- Person in for deer permit.
11-16 -- Person in to report seeing things in a person's car.
11-16 -- Person in with small bag of drugs that a person had paid a bill with.
11-17 -- Horse out by Musick's on 46; owner notified.
11-17 -- Deputy has a person at WRDCC in St. Joseph.
11-17 -- Person in needing ID/OD.
11-18 -- A large brown dog running around getting in peoples' yards and tearing up things in peoples' yards.
11-18 -- Person called about getting help for their son.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol needed a deputy for assistance.
11-18 -- Deer hunter found a person's billfold on the road.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol en route to assist deputy and other highway patrolman.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol in with a person; taken to Ringgold County.
11-19 -- Person in to get information.
11-20 -- Person in to renew CCW.
11-16 -- Person in to report seeing things in a person's car.
11-16 -- Person in with small bag of drugs that a person had paid a bill with.
11-17 -- Horse out by Musick's on 46; owner notified.
11-17 -- Deputy has a person at WRDCC in St. Joseph.
11-17 -- Person in needing ID/OD.
11-18 -- A large brown dog running around getting in peoples' yards and tearing up things in peoples' yards.
11-18 -- Person called about getting help for their son.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol needed a deputy for assistance.
11-18 -- Deer hunter found a person's billfold on the road.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol en route to assist deputy and other highway patrolman.
11-18 -- Highway Patrol in with a person; taken to Ringgold County.
11-19 -- Person in to get information.
11-20 -- Person in to renew CCW.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Obituary -- Marjorie Ware 1911-2015
Marjorie Clair Ware, 104, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville.
Marjorie was born March 21, 1911, in Pickering, Missouri to George Loren and Nancy (Clemmons) Hackett.
She married James Corfield Ware on March 9, 1935, in Savannah, Missouri who preceded her in death on August 28, 1993.
A graduate of Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri Teachers College, she was a teacher and homemaker. She reired from teaching at Maryville Middle School.
Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Red Hat Club.
Preceding in death were her husband, daughter Nancy Kay Ware and son-in-law Bill Wollard.
Survivors include her children
J.C. (Julia) Ware, Maryville.
Marjorie Janet Wollard, Hardin, Missouri
Curtis Weldon Ware, Lordsburg, New Mexico
Phyllis Jean (Tim) Dannar, Oregon, Missouri
11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ware's wishes were to have a private family service.
Memorials may be made to the Maryville First United Methodst Church or the Maryville Public Library. Arrangements are under the direction of the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Marjorie was born March 21, 1911, in Pickering, Missouri to George Loren and Nancy (Clemmons) Hackett.
She married James Corfield Ware on March 9, 1935, in Savannah, Missouri who preceded her in death on August 28, 1993.
A graduate of Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri Teachers College, she was a teacher and homemaker. She reired from teaching at Maryville Middle School.
Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Red Hat Club.
Preceding in death were her husband, daughter Nancy Kay Ware and son-in-law Bill Wollard.
Survivors include her children
J.C. (Julia) Ware, Maryville.
Marjorie Janet Wollard, Hardin, Missouri
Curtis Weldon Ware, Lordsburg, New Mexico
Phyllis Jean (Tim) Dannar, Oregon, Missouri
11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ware's wishes were to have a private family service.
Memorials may be made to the Maryville First United Methodst Church or the Maryville Public Library. Arrangements are under the direction of the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Grant City to Propose $300,000 No-Tax Bond Issue for Street Improvements
The Grant City Council voted to put a $300,000 no tax increase bond issue on the April Ballot at their regular council meeting Wednesday. They will be general obligation bonds and will be used to improve city streets. The money will be used to finish paving the streets around town. Passage requires a simple majority.
Water Superintendent Caleb Moyer reported that he was working on doing compliance reports for DNR for the city's permit.
The council agreed to wait until March to make repairs on the pool.
The city obtained a quote to repair the water tower. Work was last done in 2013. The quote was around $55,000, which is over twice what Sheridan paid several years ago to repair its tower.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that the city was finding all the old meters, mapping the water line, and painting meters so they could find them when needed. The city is working on the old dump truck again. The council voted to purchase a new load of salt for winter.
The city obtained two roof bids; one was for $14,850 and one was for $22,000. The roof has not been repaired since it was built in 1983. The council voted to table the bids.
The Worth County Student Council will collect items and deliver them to elderly people for Christmas. After the Thanksgiving Holiday, they will assemble and deliver the items before the Christmas Holiday. This is a joint project of the Worth County Student Council and Ben's Stockings of Hope, which is expanding its work into Worth County.
The Worth County Holiday Bazaar will be held on December 5th this year. Santa Claus will be present.
The City of Grant City will close on Thursday, December 24th at 11 am and be closed all day on December 25th for Christmas. The Grant City License Office will also be closed.
Filing period for April's Municipal Elections will start on December 15th and run through January 19th at 4 pm. The term of Mike Chapman will be up; his seat will be up for a one year term. The seats of Bruce Downing and Catherine Runde will also be up for reelection; their seats will be for two year terms.
Water Superintendent Caleb Moyer reported that he was working on doing compliance reports for DNR for the city's permit.
The council agreed to wait until March to make repairs on the pool.
The city obtained a quote to repair the water tower. Work was last done in 2013. The quote was around $55,000, which is over twice what Sheridan paid several years ago to repair its tower.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that the city was finding all the old meters, mapping the water line, and painting meters so they could find them when needed. The city is working on the old dump truck again. The council voted to purchase a new load of salt for winter.
The city obtained two roof bids; one was for $14,850 and one was for $22,000. The roof has not been repaired since it was built in 1983. The council voted to table the bids.
The Worth County Student Council will collect items and deliver them to elderly people for Christmas. After the Thanksgiving Holiday, they will assemble and deliver the items before the Christmas Holiday. This is a joint project of the Worth County Student Council and Ben's Stockings of Hope, which is expanding its work into Worth County.
The Worth County Holiday Bazaar will be held on December 5th this year. Santa Claus will be present.
The City of Grant City will close on Thursday, December 24th at 11 am and be closed all day on December 25th for Christmas. The Grant City License Office will also be closed.
Filing period for April's Municipal Elections will start on December 15th and run through January 19th at 4 pm. The term of Mike Chapman will be up; his seat will be up for a one year term. The seats of Bruce Downing and Catherine Runde will also be up for reelection; their seats will be for two year terms.
Mustangs Beat Worth County Twice, Claim Third Place
Worth County led the whole way, but North Nodaway came back in the fourth quarter and won 28-23 to beat Worth County for the second time this year. The win got them the third place trophy in the NEN Tournament.
The focus was on which team could better recover from devastating losses in the semifinals. Worth County had been blasted 53-22 by Avenue City, while North Nodaway had been beaten in similar fashion by Maryville. Tanner Parman's putback for Worth County put them up 6-2 with 1:43 left in the first quarter, but Jake Shipman's Mustangs were never far behind, always going to the basket and rarely attempting an outside shot. Karson Oberhauser hit a pair of outside shots and Dalton Smyser had one; those were the only points the Mustangs scored that were outside the paint.
The deficit for North Nodaway was always between 1 and 4 points until the fourth quarter, when Jaxon Anderson's inside shot with 4:14 left put Worth County up 22-16. Ryan Riley's drive cut it to four, but Tanner Parman took on two defenders to make it 23-20. But then the littlest player on the court, Andrew Blackford, came up with a putback that seemed to spark the Mustangs. Austin Bird's free throw made it 23-21 with 3:06 left, and Worth County went into stall mode after that.
But then North Nodaway was able to extend its pressure and force a back court violation, and Karson Oberhauser made one of his two outside shots with 1:40 left to tie it at 23. Worth County missed two chances to go back in front and then North Nodaway worked the ball inside to Austin Bird after Tyler Bix had driven the lane and Worth County had collapsed to help. That put them up 25-23 with 50 seconds left. Worth County missed another shot and the ball went out off the Tigers, and Bix hit two free throws to put the game away.
Jaxon Anderson led the scoring for Worth County with 10 points. Tanner Parman had 9 and Ethan Thomas 4.
For North Nodaway, Tyler Bix had 9 to lead the team. Austin Bird had 6, Karson Oberhauser 5, and Dalton Smyser, Logan Keho, Andrew Blackford, and Ryan Riley each had 2.
The focus was on which team could better recover from devastating losses in the semifinals. Worth County had been blasted 53-22 by Avenue City, while North Nodaway had been beaten in similar fashion by Maryville. Tanner Parman's putback for Worth County put them up 6-2 with 1:43 left in the first quarter, but Jake Shipman's Mustangs were never far behind, always going to the basket and rarely attempting an outside shot. Karson Oberhauser hit a pair of outside shots and Dalton Smyser had one; those were the only points the Mustangs scored that were outside the paint.
The deficit for North Nodaway was always between 1 and 4 points until the fourth quarter, when Jaxon Anderson's inside shot with 4:14 left put Worth County up 22-16. Ryan Riley's drive cut it to four, but Tanner Parman took on two defenders to make it 23-20. But then the littlest player on the court, Andrew Blackford, came up with a putback that seemed to spark the Mustangs. Austin Bird's free throw made it 23-21 with 3:06 left, and Worth County went into stall mode after that.
But then North Nodaway was able to extend its pressure and force a back court violation, and Karson Oberhauser made one of his two outside shots with 1:40 left to tie it at 23. Worth County missed two chances to go back in front and then North Nodaway worked the ball inside to Austin Bird after Tyler Bix had driven the lane and Worth County had collapsed to help. That put them up 25-23 with 50 seconds left. Worth County missed another shot and the ball went out off the Tigers, and Bix hit two free throws to put the game away.
Jaxon Anderson led the scoring for Worth County with 10 points. Tanner Parman had 9 and Ethan Thomas 4.
For North Nodaway, Tyler Bix had 9 to lead the team. Austin Bird had 6, Karson Oberhauser 5, and Dalton Smyser, Logan Keho, Andrew Blackford, and Ryan Riley each had 2.
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