Notice of Possible Coronavirus Exposure at Crossroads Church

After a thorough investigation, it has been brought to our attention that those attending Crossroads-First Assembly of God Church in  Grant City, Missouri for either Sunday worship on June 6, 2021 or Bible Study on June 9, 2021 have a high probability of COVID-19 exposure. Read on for instructions and what to do next if you have been affected. 

Those that are not fully vaccinated (at least two weeks from last vaccine dose in regimen) who attended either of these events should quarantine for 10 days from exposure to watch  for symptoms. Those who are fully vaccinated and experiencing symptoms should also quarantine and seek testing. Those attending worship services should continue to quarantine until June 17, 2021. Those attending Bible Study should continue to quarantine until June 20, 2021. Anyone who has had potential exposure can contact our offices if they have any questions. Those who feel sick should seek testing, and quarantine while awaiting results. 

People with COVID-19 may have a wide range of symptoms that can result in mild to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. It is possible to spread the virus to others even if symptoms are very mild. COVID-19 and its variants are still circulating in our communities and at this time, it is important that we all take the following precautions. Those who feel sick should stay home and seek testing. Those who remain unvaccinated should wear masks and practice social distancing until they receive a vaccine. All should continue to wear face coverings within healthcare systems. All should continue to practice good hygiene. 

Teresa McDonald, RN, BSN

Administrator

Tri County Health Department

Worth County Land Transfers for May 2021

April 30th – Melvin Powers to Syke Powers, Tyler Powers, Libby Romero, and Katrina Powers; Book 202, Page 170; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

April 30th – Tyrel & Ashley Briner to Bradley Wayne and Melissa Allan; Book 202, Page 171; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 30th – Bradley Wayne & Melissa Allan to Commerce Bank; Deed of Trust; Book 202, Page 172; See Record.

April 30th – Charles & Nancy Findley to Sam & Jennifer Coburn; Book 202, Page 173; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 3rd – BTC Bank to Lenny Campbell; Book 202, Page 174; Deed of Release, Book 196, Page 107.

May 6th – FLCA Financial to William P. & Marcia J. Tracy; Book 202, Page 176; Deed of Release, Book 176, Page 217.

May 10th – Evelyn Summa to Gareth & Tammy Summa; Book 202, Page 184; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 10th – Gareth & Tammy Summa to Timothy Summa; Book 202, Page 185; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

May 10th – US Bank to Dustin & Abby Hern; Book 202, Page 186; Deed of Release, Book 196, Page 180.

May 11th – Scott & Keely Sherer to Jordan & Aubrey Huntsman; Warranty Deed; Book 202, Page 187; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 in Block 3 of Kerr’s Addition.

May 11th – Jordan & Aubrey Huntsman to Great Western Bank; Book 202, Page 188; Deed of Trust; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 in Block 3 of Kerr’s Addition.

May 12th – Missouri Department of Transportation to Welch Farms; Book 202, Page 189; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

May 12th – BTC Bank to Tyrel & Ashley Briner; Book 202, Page 191; Deed of Release, Book 196, Page 129.

May 12th – Don Jubal & Rebecca Summers to BTC Bank; Book 202, Page 192; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 13th – Elaina & J.T. Welch to Brendan Michael Moutray, Todd Emery Pickering; Book 202, Page 193; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 13th – Brendan Michael Moutray, Todd Emery Pickering to LeaderOne Financial Corporation; Book 202, Page 194; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 13th – Monte & Tammy Glisson to BTC Bank; Book 202, Page 195; Appointment of Successor Trustee; See Record.

May 14th – SDE Properties to Bret & Suzanne Rusk; Book 202, Page 196; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 14th – Bret & Suzanne Rusk to Regional Missouri Bank; Book 202, Page 197; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 17th – Melvin Powers to Syke Powers, Tyler Powers, Libby Romero, and Katrina Powers; Book 202, Page 200; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

May 17th – Wells Bank to Donnie McClellan; Book 202, Page 201; Partial Deed of Release, Book 191, Page 98.

May 17th – Romulo Graniello, Gina Graniello, Larissa Graniello to Lee Mincy; Book 202, Page 203; Quit Claim Deed; Lots 3 & 4, Block 7, Logan’s Addition.

May 18th – Andrew & Mary Milanowski, Nicole Weatherhead, Ashley Fix, and Stephanie McCarthy to Great Western Bank; Book 202, Page 212; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 18th – Stormy & Andrew Brown to Ryan Fletchall; Book 202, Page 213; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 18th – Stormy & Andrew Brown to Ryan Fletchall; Book 202, Page 214; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

May 18th – Ryan Fletchall to HNB National Bank; Book 202, Page 215; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 21st – John & Susan Holtzfaster to Stormy & Andrew Brown; Book 202, Page 216; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 21st – Andrew & Stormy Brown to BTC Bank; Book 202, Page 217; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 24th – BTC Bank to Stormy Sherer; Book 202, Page 220; Deed of Release, Book 197, Page 35.

May 24th – First Security Bank to SDE Properties, LLC; Book 202, Page 221; Full Deed of Release, Book 199, Page 220 and Book 199, Page 221.

May 24th – Sons N Guns Ranch, LLC to Country Club Bank; Book 202, Page 223; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 27th – BTC Bank to Sons N Guns Ranch, LLC; Book 202, Page 226; Deed of Release, Book 200, Page 112.

May 27th – BTC Bank to Sons N Guns Ranch, LLC; Book 202, Page 227; Deed of Release, Book 200, Page 129.

May 27th – Donald & Janie Thacker to Wells Bank; Book 202, Page 228; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 27th – G2 Farms to State Savings Bank; Book 202, Page 229; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 27th – Carolyn Stevens to Charles & Deborah Fletchall; Book 202, Page 231; Deed Under Durable POA; See Record.

May 27th – Carolyn Stevens to Charles & Deborah Fletchall; Book 202, Page 232; Quit Claim Deed Under Durable POA; See Record.

May 27th – Charles & Deborah Fletchall to HNB National Bank; Book 202, Page 233; Deed of Trust; See Record.

May 27th – Jed Morin to Leonard & Amanda Campbell; Book 202, Page 234; Warranty Deed; See Record.

May 27th – Leonard & Amanda Campbell to HNB National Bank; Book 202, Page 235; Deed of Trust; See Record.

Coronavirus Vaccine News for June 16th, 2021

On June 11th, the New York Times reported federal regulators told Johnson & Johnson that they needed to destroy 60 million doses of its Coronavirus vaccine produced at a Baltimore factory. The factory in question had mixed ingredients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine with ingredients of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The federal government says it has enough of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

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Larry Brilliant, the man whose work helped eliminate the Smallpox virus, says that the Coronavirus is here to stay. He told the Daily Beast in a recent interview that a virus that can infect multiple animals along with humans, and a virus that can mutate is not a candidate for herd immunity. On the other hand, he was optimistic that we can get a handle on this disease, that we can build vaccine manufacturing plants around the world, and that we can give booster shots as needed.

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Dr. Sherri Tenpenny claimed before the Ohio legislature that the Coronavirus vaccine would make you magnetic, meaning objects like keys, forks, and spoons would stick all over you. Having been vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine, we attempted this experiment by placing a fork on our head. It dropped to the ground. We also attempted to stick a set of keys against our forehead. They fell off.

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USA Today recently debunked false claims that the Coronavirus vaccine is somehow loaded with toxins. The Coronavirus is loaded with spike proteins, which is used by the virus to enter human cells. Coronavirus vaccines teach the body how to make antibodies against the spike proteins, creating an immune response. Spike proteins do stay in the body for some time. But they are eventually broken down, meaning they don’t become toxic.

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CBS News reported on June 11th, that the CDC will convene an emergency meeting on the 18th regarding reports of heart inflammation following doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not included. There are 226 reports which might meet the agency’s definition of myocarditis and pericarditis following the shots, out of 130 million who have been fully vaccinated with either the Pfizer or Moderna doses. The vast majority of these 226 people have recovered, but 41 had ongoing symptoms, 15 are still hospitalized, and 3 are in intensive care. The CDC says that not all these cases will turn out to be true myocarditis or pericarditis reports.

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Most of these cases occur among younger people. CNN interviewed Dr. Kevin Hall of the Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Stuart Berger at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Both, along with the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for young people.

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By way of comparison, the CDC reports that 2,637 people under 30 have died of the Coronavirus as of June 9th. Some who have recovered have had long-term illnesses.

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The Washington Post reported on June 10th that two vaccinated people who were onboard the Celebrity Millennium, a cruise ship, tested positive for the Coronavirus. All guests on the ship were required to show proof of vaccination and take a negative test within 72 hours of boarding. Crew members are fully vaccinated. As of April 30th, the CDC reported that there were 10,262 breakthrough cases of the virus out of 101 million who were vaccinated at the time.

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On June 6th, the New York Times reported that The National Institutes of Health begun a new clinical trial of patients who have been fully vaccinated, to see whether a booster of the Moderna shot would increase their antibodies and prolong protection against getting infected with the virus. 

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On May 26th, the New York Times reported that two studies showed that immunity to the Coronavirus lasts at least a year, improving over time. The journal Nature published a study showing that cells located in the bone marrow retain a memory of the Coronavirus and can churn out antibodies when needed. Another study, posted on BioRxiv, found that memory B cells continue to strengthen and mature for at least 12 months after the initial infection. These memory cells are also able to thwart variants of the virus, reducing or negating the need for boosters.

Sheridan's Fred Fussell, Pittsburgh Pirates Try to Climb Back in Race

 (Continued from Last Week)

The Pirates had good reason to believe they were turning the corner after their thrilling extra inning victory over the New York Giants. They felt like they were finally getting healthy and finally getting the kind of breaks they needed despite being 25-28 and several games out of first during the 1928 season. But reality took a turn for the worse at first. On June 21st, 1928, they dropped a 5-4 heartbreaker against the Reds, who were hot in pursuit of the first place Cardinals. They fell behind 4-2 in the second, with Cincinnati tagging the Pirates with four runs in the second, before Sheridan native Fred Fussell came on in relief in the second. He pitched brilliantly, as the Pirates caught up with the Reds and tied it 4-4. But in the ninth, the Reds pushed across one run to win it 5-4. Despite taking the loss, Fussell pitched 6 2/3 innings, gave up seven hits and one run, walked one, and struck out three. The Pirates were still in the hole, at 27-31 for the year, well behind the Cardinals, who were 40-23 at the time.

The perplexing stat was the fact that the Pirates outhit their opponents 603-542 at that point, yet were being outscored 284-274.

Fussell next pitched on July 1st. The Pirates had a golden opportunity to make up ground against the first place Cardinals on the road at Sportsman Park, and Fussell came through, pitching a gem and shutting down the first place Cardinals 2-0 in the first game of a double header. He outpitched Jess Haines in a good pitching duel that game. The Cardinals tagged Fussell for ten hits, yet had nothing to show for it. 

A key sequence happened in the fourth inning, when Fussell helped himself out with his glove. With Cardinals on first and second, Jim Bottomley tried to bunt them over to third, only for Fussell to grab the bunt and throw to third for the forceout. Later, the Cardinals tried a hit and run with a runner on second. The Card runner, Frankie Frisch, raced around third and attempted to score all the way from second on a routine groundout to shortstop, only to get cut down at the plate as the Pirates got out of the inning with their shutout intact.

But the Pirates gave it all back the second game, the kind of game which was a microcosm of their season so far. They had 17 hits, yet were beaten 8-6 by the first place Cards, who took three out of five. As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s beat writer, Regis Welsh, summed up, “The inconsistent work of the last few weeks, when any day they look like the champions they should be, and the next day like a club of the Georges Creek League, must end shortly or all hope of being in the race will have been dissipated.” The Pirates were still stuck at 32-36, unable to make up ground.

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After flogging the leaders two games out of five,

The champs to the sticks have vamoosed,

Convinced it will take some tall fireworks to drive

Those Cards from the uppermost roost.

–Edward Balinger

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Fussell pitched again on July 6th against the New York Giants. But he was unable to replicate his earlier success against them, as he didn’t get out of the first inning and took the loss. The Pirates showed some life late, as they rallied for four runs in the ninth before falling short 11-7. But the Pirates were even deeper in the hole, at 32-40. 

But with their backs against the wall, and faced with the task of playing a double header against the Giants, including a game against their pitching ace Fred Fitzsimmons, the Pirates swept a double header July 7th and beat the Giants 8-6 and 5-2. Richards Vidmer, the Giants beat writer for the New York Times, lamented, “This was not only surprising, but also downright humiliating in view of the fact that no one, not even National Leaguers, believe in the Pirates anymore. It would have been disappointing and worthy of disapproval under any circumstances, but when one realizes that the losing pitchers were Larry Benton and Fred Fitzsimmons, it becomes absolutely abnormal.”

Fussell pitched in the first game of the double header despite having no rest. But it was all hands on deck after the Pirates’ starting pitcher, Carmen Hill, was knocked out of the fourth inning with the Pirates trailing 5-0. Making the most of his second chance, Fussell held the fort, pitching the rest of the game while allowing only two hits and one run. Meanwhile, the Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd, led a rally that brought the Pirates back from the dead and they won 8-6. Fussell even helped himself out with his bat, getting a single and scoring a run in the pivotal sixth inning that saw the Pirates get five runs as they took a lead they could not relinquish as Fussell got credit for the win. The Pirates jumped Fitzsimmons in the second game, scoring three runs in the first and making it stand up. Fitzsimmons stayed in the game and did all he could, retiring 15 straight Pirates at one point as the Giants crept to within 3-2. But Pittsburgh scored two in the eighth to clinch the win, and they had at least stopped the bleeding.

That seemed to be the spark that the Pirates needed, and they proceeded to win eight straight to get back to 40-40. Fussell next pitched on July 17th as the Pirates and the cellar dwelling Boston Braves locked horns. The Pirates were seemingly in control of the game, up 7-3 after six. But a frantic Boston rally made it 7-6 in the seventh. The Pirates held in the eighth, but then a fluke play, when Braves pinch hitter Dick Burrus hit a ball into no man’s land behind the mound and beat it out to start the ninth, finished off starting pitcher Carmen Hill and Fussell was called on to pitch.

Fussell was brought in to face Lance Richbourg, a lefty versus lefty matchup, and the move paid off as Richbourg popped out behind the plate for the first out. But then Earl Clark hit a shot which looked like a routine single, but that caromed off left fielder Pete Scott’s knee for a bad hop double. Scott made a great play and throw to keep Earl Moore (running for Burrus) on third.

But there were runners on second and third with one out and hall of famer George Sisler was coming up to bat. He had been recently honored by the Cardinals the week before, and he still had pop in his bat. He had the single season record for most hits in a game with 257, a record that stood until Ichiro Suzuki came along.

But Sisler hit a grounder to Pirate second baseman Sparky Adams at second base. Instead of throwing to first, Adams made a perfect throw to catcher Charlie Hargreaves to cut down the tying run at the plate as Clark took third. Fussell still had to get another hall of famer, Rogers Hornsby, who would go on to hit .387 for the year. But Hornsby meekly grounded out to first to end the game, and Fussell got credit for the save that gave Pittburgh its eighth straight win and got them back to .500 at 40-40.

(Continued next week)

Obituary -- William (Dick) Thomson 1939-2021

William R. (Dick) Thomson, 81, of Overland Park, KS, and former longtime resident of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Tallgrass Retirement Community, in  Overland Park.

Dick was born in Maryville, MO, on October 12, 1939 to William B. (Bill) and Marian New Thomson.

He graduated from Raytown High School in 1957. He received his BS in 1961 at Central Missouri State College in Warrenburg, though he became a die-hard and forever NWMSU Bearcat fan upon moving to Maryville. In 1966, he earned his JD from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law.

On February 11, 1962, he was united in marriage to M. Kay Satterwhite (now Kay S. Thomson), in Sedalia, MO. They recently celebrated their 59th year of marriage. They met as college classmates, with their first date being to the 1957 college homecoming game and dance.

Dick proudly served his country in the US Air Force Reserves, being honorably discharged in 1964. Upon graduation from law school, Dick started his law practice with what became known as the Beavers, Thomson & Beavers Law Firm in Maryville. He felt lucky to come back to the area of his family’s heritage. On April 1, 1975, he joined the Nodaway Valley Bank, retiring as president of the bank in 2004.

Prior to moving, Dick was a member of First Christian Church, Maryville. He attended services at Church of the Resurrection after moving.

Dick was always an active leader and contributor to worthy causes in Maryville and the region, frequently contributing anonymously. His trusted leadership, counsel, and willingness to help benefited friends, family, clients and the community all his years. Dick’s joy came each day from life with Kay and their family.

His survivors include his wife, Kay, children Doug (Annette) Thomson, Parkville, MO, and Jennifer (Dave) Strueby, Maryville, MO; grandchildren Alex (Laurel) Thomson, Tuscon, AZ, Adam (Aimee) Thomson, Kansas City, MO, Kaylee Merrigan, and Madison Merrigan, both of Maryville; great-grandchild Brady Sybert, Maryville; brothers Joe, Don, and Chris, and sister Mary Jane Snowdall, and; several important step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the First Christian Church, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Dick Thomson Splash Park Memorial Fund, c/o Nodaway Valley Bank, PO Box 700, Maryville, MO 64468.

 Services are under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Emerald Ash Borer Nearing Worth County

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in 89 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis. Unfortunately, ash trees in forests across Missouri will soon be dead, as EAB continues its march across the state. While the borer has not been found in Worth or Gentry counties, it has been found in Nodaway and Harrison counties.

EAB is a small, metallic green beetle native to Asia that attacks all species of ash trees, killing more than 99 percent of the trees it attacks. Ash trees typically show a pattern of declining health for 2–4 years before being killed by EAB.

Woodpecker damage, sprouts growing from the main trunk, and major branch loss can all indicate the presence of EAB in ash trees.

“Landowners often notice woodpecker damage on their ash during the winter months — typically the first sign of EAB in an area,” says MDC Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff. “By the time you notice this type of damage, it is generally too late to save your tree with insecticides.”

Protecting ash trees on your property with insecticides prior to attack by EAB is the best way to keep the trees alive.

“If you have a live ash tree in your yard and you’d like to see it stay that way, now is the time to treat it with an insecticide,” says Doerhoff. “Not all products will protect your tree from EAB, so it’s important to understand your options when it comes to this pest.”

See MDC’s EAB Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners for a list of insecticides recommended by EAB experts, and follow these steps when considering ash treatments:

–Make sure your tree is an ash!  

–Check the health of your tree. Look for dead branches, sprouts growing from the trunk, and woodpecker damage. If more than 50% of the tree’s canopy is dead, it likely can’t be saved.

–Measure your tree at chest height. If the diameter is 20 inches or less, you can treat the tree yourself using a soil drench insecticide purchased online or at your local garden center. If the tree is larger than 20 inches in diameter (63 inches in circumference), it needs to be treated by a professional arborist. Visit treesaregood.org for a list of certified arborists in your area.

Doerhoff says that once EAB becomes established in a new area and wintertime woodpecker damage becomes evident, most local ash trees will be dead within a few short years.

“Dying or dead ash become very brittle and should be removed promptly if they pose a threat to people or property,” says Doerhoff.

MDC encourages Missourians to consider replacing EAB-affected ash trees with other Missouri-native tree species. For information about suitable replacement tree species and to place seasonal orders with MDC’s State Forest Nursery, visit mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-seedlings/about-missouris-state-forest-nursery.

Don’t move firewood

Felled ash trees should be disposed of locally to prevent the accidental spread of EAB to new locations. EAB can emerge from ash firewood and logs for up to two years after harvest, so don’t give EAB a free ride to your favorite camping locations. Buy firewood near where you plan to burn it!

MDC encourages Missourians to report possible EAB infestations in counties where the pest has not yet been confirmed. Reports can be made by emailing Forest.Health@mdc.mo.gov.

Courthouse News for June 9th, 2021

On April 16th, 2021 at approximately 11:55 pm, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that 17-year-old Melaina Haley of Mount Ayr was traveling south on Hwy 169. Near the intersection of Hwy 169 and 190th St she swerved to avoid an animal in the road. Haley’s vehicle entered the west ditch blowing a tire and causing body damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed back to Mount Ayr.

On May 31st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jeremy Holland (34) of King City and Sharon Reynolds (34) of King City alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony) and Child Abuse (Felony). Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 1st, Danielle Bammer, 31, of Clarinda was arrested in the 100 block of Garmon Street in Bedford by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Brammer was charged with violating a protection order and is being held without the ability to post bond until seen by a Magistrate. 

On June 1st, Joseph Wallace, 42, of Bedford was arrested in the 100 block of Garmon Street in Bedford. He was wanted on an active Taylor County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of a driving while barred and controlled substance violations. During the arrest Wallace was found with a victim of a protected party and additionally charged with violation of a protective order. Wallace is being held at the Taylor County Jail without the ability to bond until seen by a Magistrate. 

On June 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Steven Sayers (27) of Martinsville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony), Possession of Defaced Firearm, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On June 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jericha Garcia (30) of St. Joseph alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On June 3rd, a Ringgold County resident reported that their 1999 John Deere Gator was stolen sometime between May 28th and June 1st. 

On June 3rd, a Mount Ayr resident reported to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department that on the night of March 15th, someone stole electrical tools, batteries, packouts, and multiple boxes and bags of electrical nuts and connectors. The damages were estimated at over $3,200.

On June 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Moyer (37) of Pickering in Nodaway County on charges of No Insurance, Failure to Secure Child in Safety Seat, and two City of Maryville Misdemeanor Warrants for Failure to Appear.

On June 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Marcie Church (43) of Cedar Rapids (IA) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Thomas Moore (45) of Burlington Junction alleging Child Abuse (Felony) and Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jason Freeman (35) of Manistee (MI) in Harrison County on charges of Possession of THC (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. He was subsequently charged on June 4th by Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer. Bond was set at $15,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 3rd, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division ordered Cryotherm USA, Inc., John (Jianxin) Wang and Dennis R. Di Ricco to cease and desist after allegedly issuing more than $2 million in unregistered, non-exempt promissory notes. Between December 1, 2015, and October 31, 2020, the Florida based Cryotherm USA allegedly sold the promissory notes through a Las Vegas, Nevada based unregistered broker-dealer, Retire Happy, LLC. The securities were sold to investors across the country, including one in Rolla, Missouri. Following the sale of notes to investors, those accused engaged in a fraudulent scheme over a period of more than two years, during which the company generated no business revenue, circulated investors’ funds back to investors in the form of bogus monthly interest payments and misappropriated a majority of the remaining funds for their own personal benefit. On October 19, 2020, after the division had opened an investigation into Cryotherm and engaged respondents, the accused paid the full amount of principal and interest owed to the Missouri investor. The division seeks $125,000 in civil penalties plus costs of the investigation.

On June 4th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Tyler Storm (34) of Maryville alleging Violation of Protection Order. Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Zeor Barway (23) of Parkville in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (99 mph).

On June 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stephen Stevens (59) of Hopkins in Nodaway County on a charge of Failure to Register, a Rock Port Warrant for Failure to Appear (Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct), and a Tarkio Warrant for Failure to Appear (Disorderly Conduct). 

On June 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stephanie Fore (49) of McFall in Gentry County on charges of DWI, Resisting Arrest, and Unlawfully Operating UTV on Highway.

On June 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Donald Fore (51) of McFall in Gentry County on a charge of Resisting Arrest.

On June 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Zakary Clark (27) of Weatherby (MO) in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On June 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Lincoln Pope (20) of Pickering alleging DWI.

On June 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyle Lance (25) of Maryville in Nodaway County on a Board of Probation & Parole Warrant for Parole Violation (Dangerous Drugs) and a Nodaway County Warrant (Felony Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm).

Charges listed are mere 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.