Karla Parman reported at the Sheridan Alumni Reunion that a donation box for the Sheridan Cemetery had been stolen. The Sheridan Cemetery and other cemeteries in the area rely on donations in order to stay afloat.
On May 20th, Nodaway County deputies and Maryville Public Safety officers responded to a report of a burglary north of Maryville on 242nd Street. The homeowner was awakened at around 1:30 am, when he heard someone in his garage. His wife called 911 and the homeowner held the subjects at gunpoint before law enforcement arrived. One fled on foot, but was arrested shortly afterwards. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office arrested Larry Miller (25) of Quitman and Jarod Martin Sr. (43) of Maryville on charges of Burglary and Trespassing. Bond was denied.
On May 23rd, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Miller (27) of Lenox in Lenox on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault.
On May 23rd, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dirk Parrish (36) of Lenox in Lenox on 2 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance.
On May 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Crystal Clark (27) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on a DeKalb County warrant of failure to appear on charges of failing to register.
On May 24th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michael Rowley (29) of Ottumwa in Clearfield on a Mahaska County (IA) warrant for probation violation and was being held awaiting extradition.
On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Scott Trone (35) of Chicago in Harrison County on charges of DWI and speeding.
On May 26th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rickey Crowley (18) of Conception Junction in Nodaway County on charges of Driving While Suspended (2nd Offense), speeding, displaying plates of another person, and no financial responsibility.
On May 26th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested two St. Paul (MN) people in Harrison County. The Patrol charged Nathaniel Polk (32) of speeding 104 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone, operating without a valid license, failure to drive on the right half of the road, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. The Patrol charged Q’Shawn O. Lucas with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance.
On May 27th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Wiederholt (65) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and exceeding the speed limit.
On May 28th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department arrested Andrew Kerwin in Bedford on charges of Domestic Assault.
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.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Grant City to Research Option of Purchasing Middlefork Water Plant, Hires Lifeguard and Part-Time Laborer
(Unofficial Grant City Council Minutes)
A Regular meeting was held May 23rd, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall.
Present: Mayor-Debbie Roach Mayor-Alderman- Cathy James-Bruce Downing Michael Chapman-Catherine Runde, Clerk: Ayvonne Morin City –Amanda Findley-Jesse Stark-Brock Pfost
Mayor Debbie Roach called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Minutes: Cathy James made motion to approve the minutes as written for April 18th, 2018 Michael Chapman seconded, motion carried.
List of Bills/Supplies: Motion by Michael Chapman to approve the list of bills/supplies for month end April and May 23rd, 2018, seconded by Catherine Runde motion carried.
Women’s Fire Auxiliary: Amanda Findley submitted a special permit request for WoCo Fest/Color Run at the pool park. After reviewing permit, Catherine Runde made motion to approve the special permit, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried. Board approved a free swim on the day of the event, July 28th, 2018.
WO. Co. Economic Developer: Gene has been working on obtaining funding/donations for a helicopter pad. Also, working on some of these abandoned properties.
PWD: Carl was absent, but submitted report. Board discussed bids for a new mower that Carl had
submitted. They tabled this until June 20th, 2018.
Lagoon: Discussion on getting electric installed at the lagoon.
Water/Sewer/Caleb Moyer: Moyer was absent.
Lagoon: Clerk inquired about contacting USDA for getting started on funding for the upgrades at the lagoon. Mayor stated she will contact USDA.
Pool: Alderman James stated pool will open on Memorial Day. Discussion on apparel for lifeguards,
after discussion, Catherine Runde made motion for city to purchase one swimsuit apparel with the lifeguard logo per lifeguard, Michael Chapman seconded, motion carried.
Michael Chapman made motion to hire Jace Cousatte, lifeguard, Catherine Runde, seconded, motion carried.
Building Permits: Permits approved for Jeff Vogt.
Gas/Parks & Recreation/Streets: Catherine Runde made motion for Mayor to sign gas contract with Direct Energy, Bruce Downing, seconded, motion carried.
Clerk’s Report: Clerk reported repairs on the air conditioner. Alderman Downing said to take bids for a new furnace and air conditioner unit. Clerk stated City wide clean-up is June 2, 2018.
Next tentative meeting is June 20th, 2018. City Hall and the Grant City License Office will be closed Monday May 28th, 2018.
Mayor entertained a motion for a closed session: Catherine Runde made motion to close the meeting
pursuant to: 610-021-(1) Michel Chapman, seconded, motion carried. 6:45 p.m.
Closed Session: Bruce Downing made motion to research the option of purchasing the water plant, Michael Chapman, seconded, motion carried. All voted aye.
Michael Chapman made motion to hire Charles Sanders as the part-time as needed, laborer, Catherine Runde, seconded, motion carried.
Michael Chapman made motion to end closed session and adjourn meeting, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
A Regular meeting was held May 23rd, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall.
Present: Mayor-Debbie Roach Mayor-Alderman- Cathy James-Bruce Downing Michael Chapman-Catherine Runde, Clerk: Ayvonne Morin City –Amanda Findley-Jesse Stark-Brock Pfost
Mayor Debbie Roach called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Minutes: Cathy James made motion to approve the minutes as written for April 18th, 2018 Michael Chapman seconded, motion carried.
List of Bills/Supplies: Motion by Michael Chapman to approve the list of bills/supplies for month end April and May 23rd, 2018, seconded by Catherine Runde motion carried.
Women’s Fire Auxiliary: Amanda Findley submitted a special permit request for WoCo Fest/Color Run at the pool park. After reviewing permit, Catherine Runde made motion to approve the special permit, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried. Board approved a free swim on the day of the event, July 28th, 2018.
WO. Co. Economic Developer: Gene has been working on obtaining funding/donations for a helicopter pad. Also, working on some of these abandoned properties.
PWD: Carl was absent, but submitted report. Board discussed bids for a new mower that Carl had
submitted. They tabled this until June 20th, 2018.
Lagoon: Discussion on getting electric installed at the lagoon.
Water/Sewer/Caleb Moyer: Moyer was absent.
Lagoon: Clerk inquired about contacting USDA for getting started on funding for the upgrades at the lagoon. Mayor stated she will contact USDA.
Pool: Alderman James stated pool will open on Memorial Day. Discussion on apparel for lifeguards,
after discussion, Catherine Runde made motion for city to purchase one swimsuit apparel with the lifeguard logo per lifeguard, Michael Chapman seconded, motion carried.
Michael Chapman made motion to hire Jace Cousatte, lifeguard, Catherine Runde, seconded, motion carried.
Building Permits: Permits approved for Jeff Vogt.
Gas/Parks & Recreation/Streets: Catherine Runde made motion for Mayor to sign gas contract with Direct Energy, Bruce Downing, seconded, motion carried.
Clerk’s Report: Clerk reported repairs on the air conditioner. Alderman Downing said to take bids for a new furnace and air conditioner unit. Clerk stated City wide clean-up is June 2, 2018.
Next tentative meeting is June 20th, 2018. City Hall and the Grant City License Office will be closed Monday May 28th, 2018.
Mayor entertained a motion for a closed session: Catherine Runde made motion to close the meeting
pursuant to: 610-021-(1) Michel Chapman, seconded, motion carried. 6:45 p.m.
Closed Session: Bruce Downing made motion to research the option of purchasing the water plant, Michael Chapman, seconded, motion carried. All voted aye.
Michael Chapman made motion to hire Charles Sanders as the part-time as needed, laborer, Catherine Runde, seconded, motion carried.
Michael Chapman made motion to end closed session and adjourn meeting, Cathy James, seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Monday, May 28, 2018
The Great Sheridan Fire of October 31st, 1897
(Reprinted from The Star of November 4th, 1897)
The beautiful little city of Sheridan was visited by a terrible conflagration last Sunday (October 31st, 1897) afternoon. The fire broke out about 4:00 and in an hour and a half, twelve buildings were laid in ashes. The fire originated from a defective flue in Van Sandt’s Drug Store. The buildings were all frame and burned like shavings. A high wind prevailed at the time, which rendered it absolutely impossible to subdue the flames and all the efforts were directed at saving the stock of goods and household effects. Services were in progress at both the churches, which had brought in quite a number of country people, who furnished a large part of assistance in saving property.
And they worked heroically. It is said that little frail women carried out two and three sacks of flour at a time. The large force and hard work saved a large amount of merchandise and household articles. The following buildings were destroyed:
–Herndon Bros. General Merchandise;
–A. Watson & Son Hardware;
–G.L. Uriel & Co., Drugs;
–A. Van Sandt, Drugs;
–Emmitt Wilson, Confectionary;
–A.M. Tibbles Law Office;
–E. Stingley (vacant building);
–P. O’Dougherty, Drugs;
–J.S. Carpenter, Drugs;
–M.V. Nutt, Livery;
–F.M. West Hotel;
–W.J. Dawson, Barn.
The loss is estimated at $20,000 on buildings, stock, and the insurance carried was $1,930. We did not learn who all the lucky persons were, but understand that J.S. Carpenter is among the number who carried insurance. A. Watson & Son were the heaviest losers, their loss being estimated at $6,000, embraced largely in a stock of wagons and furniture, which was on the second floor and entirely destroyed.
The fire is a severe blow to many of Sheridan’s best businessmen, but they will no doubt recover from it in a short time with better buildings. This is a bad time of the year to build the conflagration was especially inopportune in this respect.
We had requested more detailed particulars of the fire from Editor Gooden of The Advance and ordinarily would feel chagrined at his failure to respond, but on the advice that he has not yet recovered from the loss of one cedar bucket 8 years old, we are impelled to extend complete pardon.
The beautiful little city of Sheridan was visited by a terrible conflagration last Sunday (October 31st, 1897) afternoon. The fire broke out about 4:00 and in an hour and a half, twelve buildings were laid in ashes. The fire originated from a defective flue in Van Sandt’s Drug Store. The buildings were all frame and burned like shavings. A high wind prevailed at the time, which rendered it absolutely impossible to subdue the flames and all the efforts were directed at saving the stock of goods and household effects. Services were in progress at both the churches, which had brought in quite a number of country people, who furnished a large part of assistance in saving property.
And they worked heroically. It is said that little frail women carried out two and three sacks of flour at a time. The large force and hard work saved a large amount of merchandise and household articles. The following buildings were destroyed:
–Herndon Bros. General Merchandise;
–A. Watson & Son Hardware;
–G.L. Uriel & Co., Drugs;
–A. Van Sandt, Drugs;
–Emmitt Wilson, Confectionary;
–A.M. Tibbles Law Office;
–E. Stingley (vacant building);
–P. O’Dougherty, Drugs;
–J.S. Carpenter, Drugs;
–M.V. Nutt, Livery;
–F.M. West Hotel;
–W.J. Dawson, Barn.
The loss is estimated at $20,000 on buildings, stock, and the insurance carried was $1,930. We did not learn who all the lucky persons were, but understand that J.S. Carpenter is among the number who carried insurance. A. Watson & Son were the heaviest losers, their loss being estimated at $6,000, embraced largely in a stock of wagons and furniture, which was on the second floor and entirely destroyed.
The fire is a severe blow to many of Sheridan’s best businessmen, but they will no doubt recover from it in a short time with better buildings. This is a bad time of the year to build the conflagration was especially inopportune in this respect.
We had requested more detailed particulars of the fire from Editor Gooden of The Advance and ordinarily would feel chagrined at his failure to respond, but on the advice that he has not yet recovered from the loss of one cedar bucket 8 years old, we are impelled to extend complete pardon.
In 1966, Sheridan High Graduated 15 Seniors
At the Sheridan Alumni Reunion Sunday, many yearbooks were on display. One of the yearbooks was the 1966 yearbook.
Graduating from Sheridan High School that year were Roberta Anderson, Richard Bird, Richard Blackford, Reggie Carden, Tammy Constant, Sarah Cossins, Johnnie Farrell, Sandra Henry, Bonnie Lasley, Larry Musick, Dean Nelson, Eddie Nigh, Jay Sanders, Diane Troutwine, and Joyce Wake.
Administrators were Elvin Long (Superintendent), Wayne Winstead (Principal), and Helen Anderson was the Secretary. Long also taught Physics, while Winstead also taught PE and World History.
School board members were Vernon Wilson (President), Francis Goff (Vice-President), Kay Rowen (Treasurer), Robert Henry, Bud Allee, Virgil Ray, and Earl Finch. Afterwards, Bud was the postmaster and then long-time mayor of Sheridan. Robert Henry was a long-time mail carrier. Earl was a well-dressed man who never went anywhere without his three-piece suit, complete with hat.
Teachers were Kathlyn Brown (English, Commerce), Londell Severson (Driver’s Ed, Industrial Arts, Elementary PE), Norma Maudlin (Biology, Math), Ann Waldeier (Home Economics, Science), Sharon Weir (English, Social Studies), Opal Shelman (Art, Math), Veldeva Long (Music), Margaret Findley (5th, 6th), Edith Parman (3rd, 4th), Velda Carden (1st, 2nd), and Nina Runyan (Kindergarten). Nina had a passion for learning that she had right up to the end of her days. One of her favorite subjects was Laura Ingalls Wilder and her “Little House on the Prairie” series. She passed the love of reading down to her own children as well as her Kindergarten students.
Cooks were Vetra Constant and Mary Pullen. The custodian was Philip Wake. Bus drivers were Bill Carden, Cleo Seckman, Glen Farrell, and Viron Nelson. Viron Nelson ran the Blacksmith shop where Shepherdsfold Meat Processing was southeast of Sheridan; he was also a mechanic who loved tinkering with anything that could be fixed. He was a big towering figure that you did not want to mess with.
There were 16 Sheridan businesses that sponsored the 1966 Yearbook. They were Hoot Holland and Sons, Parman’s Hardware, Carden’s Auto Supply, J.S. Feed Store (“A Feed for Every Need”), Ruth’s Beauty Shop, Caldwell Service Station (Phillips 66), Don Fletchall Plumbing, Taylor’s Cafe (Glen “Limpy” Taylor), Family Fair Variety Store, Walker’s Auto and Tractor Repair, Farmer’s Bank (Linda Nigh, Reece Streeter, and Lois Hodge), 4 Valleys (Farm and Ranch, Plant Food), Sheridan Inn (“Where the Service is Good and the Food is Best”), Parman Bros. Thrif-Tee Market, MFA, and Jackson Insurance (Reece Streeter, agent). Out of those 16 businesses, only two, MFA and Parman’s Hardware survive today.
Graduating from Sheridan High School that year were Roberta Anderson, Richard Bird, Richard Blackford, Reggie Carden, Tammy Constant, Sarah Cossins, Johnnie Farrell, Sandra Henry, Bonnie Lasley, Larry Musick, Dean Nelson, Eddie Nigh, Jay Sanders, Diane Troutwine, and Joyce Wake.
Administrators were Elvin Long (Superintendent), Wayne Winstead (Principal), and Helen Anderson was the Secretary. Long also taught Physics, while Winstead also taught PE and World History.
School board members were Vernon Wilson (President), Francis Goff (Vice-President), Kay Rowen (Treasurer), Robert Henry, Bud Allee, Virgil Ray, and Earl Finch. Afterwards, Bud was the postmaster and then long-time mayor of Sheridan. Robert Henry was a long-time mail carrier. Earl was a well-dressed man who never went anywhere without his three-piece suit, complete with hat.
Teachers were Kathlyn Brown (English, Commerce), Londell Severson (Driver’s Ed, Industrial Arts, Elementary PE), Norma Maudlin (Biology, Math), Ann Waldeier (Home Economics, Science), Sharon Weir (English, Social Studies), Opal Shelman (Art, Math), Veldeva Long (Music), Margaret Findley (5th, 6th), Edith Parman (3rd, 4th), Velda Carden (1st, 2nd), and Nina Runyan (Kindergarten). Nina had a passion for learning that she had right up to the end of her days. One of her favorite subjects was Laura Ingalls Wilder and her “Little House on the Prairie” series. She passed the love of reading down to her own children as well as her Kindergarten students.
Cooks were Vetra Constant and Mary Pullen. The custodian was Philip Wake. Bus drivers were Bill Carden, Cleo Seckman, Glen Farrell, and Viron Nelson. Viron Nelson ran the Blacksmith shop where Shepherdsfold Meat Processing was southeast of Sheridan; he was also a mechanic who loved tinkering with anything that could be fixed. He was a big towering figure that you did not want to mess with.
There were 16 Sheridan businesses that sponsored the 1966 Yearbook. They were Hoot Holland and Sons, Parman’s Hardware, Carden’s Auto Supply, J.S. Feed Store (“A Feed for Every Need”), Ruth’s Beauty Shop, Caldwell Service Station (Phillips 66), Don Fletchall Plumbing, Taylor’s Cafe (Glen “Limpy” Taylor), Family Fair Variety Store, Walker’s Auto and Tractor Repair, Farmer’s Bank (Linda Nigh, Reece Streeter, and Lois Hodge), 4 Valleys (Farm and Ranch, Plant Food), Sheridan Inn (“Where the Service is Good and the Food is Best”), Parman Bros. Thrif-Tee Market, MFA, and Jackson Insurance (Reece Streeter, agent). Out of those 16 businesses, only two, MFA and Parman’s Hardware survive today.
Sheridan Teen to Compete for State Title
Twenty-seven Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen contestants, their pageant directors and families will travel to Mexico, Mo. June 11 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns as the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant and Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageants kick off at Missouri Military Academy.
This group includes Miss Nodaway County’s Outstanding Teen Liz Lyle of Sheridan. She is the daughter of Miranda and Barry Lyle. She will perform a jazz dance for the talent portion of the competition.
Pageant week will kick off with an official welcome brunch Monday morning at the Mexico Elks Lodge with Outstanding Teen Pageant Executive Director Steve Wilson, Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant Chairman of the Board Ann Jolly and Reigning Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Heleena Haberer.
Preliminary competitions begin Tuesday, June 11 for the teens with the interview portion of the competition and will continue through Thursday morning. Teen finals are Friday night. In all, the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageant will award more than $12,000 in scholarships to the contestants.
“The show and pageant are a success each year due to the dedication and support of our Local Directors, volunteers, family members and friends,” Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Executive Director Steve Wilson said. “I am so proud of our contest-ants this year, they are driven young women very involved with their community, volunteerism and Children’s Miracle Network.”
The winner of the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageant will compete at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando, Florida in July.
Tickets for the Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageants are available through the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 100 West Jackson Street or by calling 573-581-2765.
This group includes Miss Nodaway County’s Outstanding Teen Liz Lyle of Sheridan. She is the daughter of Miranda and Barry Lyle. She will perform a jazz dance for the talent portion of the competition.
Pageant week will kick off with an official welcome brunch Monday morning at the Mexico Elks Lodge with Outstanding Teen Pageant Executive Director Steve Wilson, Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant Chairman of the Board Ann Jolly and Reigning Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Heleena Haberer.
Preliminary competitions begin Tuesday, June 11 for the teens with the interview portion of the competition and will continue through Thursday morning. Teen finals are Friday night. In all, the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageant will award more than $12,000 in scholarships to the contestants.
“The show and pageant are a success each year due to the dedication and support of our Local Directors, volunteers, family members and friends,” Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Executive Director Steve Wilson said. “I am so proud of our contest-ants this year, they are driven young women very involved with their community, volunteerism and Children’s Miracle Network.”
The winner of the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageant will compete at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando, Florida in July.
Tickets for the Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Pageants are available through the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 100 West Jackson Street or by calling 573-581-2765.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Old Defiance Days Set for June 20th to 24th
Old Defiance Days will be held from June 20th to 24th this year in Sheridan. Vendors are welcome all weekend; for information, call Mary Jo Riley (660) 562-9797.
The queen contest will start Old Defiance Days; it will be held at the Community Hall at 6:30 on June 20th. Contact Brit Fisher at (660) 254-4123 for information. The winner will be introduced at Old Defiance Days on the 23rd on the stage at noon.
The Little Mr. & Miss Contest will be held on Thursday, June 21st in the park at 6:30 pm. Contact Brit Fisher at (660) 254-4123 for more information.
On Friday, June 22nd, the first night of the Sheridan Rodeo will take place behind the Schoolhouse at 7:30 pm.
On Saturday, June 23rd, the main events will be held. A breakfast will start the events at 7 am. At 9 am, the quilt show will start at the Community Hall. At 10 am, Representative Allen Andrews will raise the flag and the parade will start at 10:30 pm.
At 11 am, the Sheridan CBC will have lunch by the schoolhouse. The Mic-O Say Tribe will perform at 11:30; the Semi and Bike Show will start at 11:30 as well; contact Robert Morrow at (660) 373-1392 for more information. At 12 noon, the Old Defiance Queen and Little Mr. & Miss Defiance will be introduced. At 12:30, there will be a baby show on the stage and the volleyball tournament will start. At 1 pm, the Worth County FFA will start a pedal pull, and a corn hole tournament will take place. Also at 1, there will be stage music; it will last until 3 pm.
At 2 pm, there will be a coin scramble at the flagpole. At 2:30, there will be a Beersbee at the south side of the park; contact Jared Simmons (660) 254-4909 for more information. At 3, there will be kids games on the south side of the park, and there will be Bingo from 3-5 in the Community Hall.
At 7:30, the second night of the Sheridan Rodeo will take place. There will be a Kiss the Pig contest during the intermission.
Sunday, June 24th will mark the final day of Old Defiance Days. The Christian Church will hold its annual Church in the Park and the J&M Truck & Tractor Pull will be held at the schoolhouse at 11 am. Contact Montana Rush (641) 234-1770 or Jake Holmes (660) 254-3571 for more information.
The queen contest will start Old Defiance Days; it will be held at the Community Hall at 6:30 on June 20th. Contact Brit Fisher at (660) 254-4123 for information. The winner will be introduced at Old Defiance Days on the 23rd on the stage at noon.
The Little Mr. & Miss Contest will be held on Thursday, June 21st in the park at 6:30 pm. Contact Brit Fisher at (660) 254-4123 for more information.
On Friday, June 22nd, the first night of the Sheridan Rodeo will take place behind the Schoolhouse at 7:30 pm.
On Saturday, June 23rd, the main events will be held. A breakfast will start the events at 7 am. At 9 am, the quilt show will start at the Community Hall. At 10 am, Representative Allen Andrews will raise the flag and the parade will start at 10:30 pm.
At 11 am, the Sheridan CBC will have lunch by the schoolhouse. The Mic-O Say Tribe will perform at 11:30; the Semi and Bike Show will start at 11:30 as well; contact Robert Morrow at (660) 373-1392 for more information. At 12 noon, the Old Defiance Queen and Little Mr. & Miss Defiance will be introduced. At 12:30, there will be a baby show on the stage and the volleyball tournament will start. At 1 pm, the Worth County FFA will start a pedal pull, and a corn hole tournament will take place. Also at 1, there will be stage music; it will last until 3 pm.
At 2 pm, there will be a coin scramble at the flagpole. At 2:30, there will be a Beersbee at the south side of the park; contact Jared Simmons (660) 254-4909 for more information. At 3, there will be kids games on the south side of the park, and there will be Bingo from 3-5 in the Community Hall.
At 7:30, the second night of the Sheridan Rodeo will take place. There will be a Kiss the Pig contest during the intermission.
Sunday, June 24th will mark the final day of Old Defiance Days. The Christian Church will hold its annual Church in the Park and the J&M Truck & Tractor Pull will be held at the schoolhouse at 11 am. Contact Montana Rush (641) 234-1770 or Jake Holmes (660) 254-3571 for more information.
Classes of 1948, 1958, and 1968 Honored as Sheridan Alumni Reunite
The classes of 1948, 1958, and 1968 were honored Sunday as the Sheridan High School Alumni Association had their annual reunion. All officers were reelected.
Honored as the oldest graduate was Denzil McCollum, who graduated from the Class of 1948. He lives in Bellevue (NE) at an assisted living facility. When asked what the secret to living long was, he said that he had seven children and that his two daughters, who drive him around everywhere, are the ones who keep him going. “I wouldn’t be here without them,” he said.
McCollum worked in the feed store in Sheridan sending out eggs from farmers all over the country and ran the movie reel in town for four years. Then, he served 21 years in the military and 20 years in the Postal Service. His favorite teachers in school were Flossie Winemiller in first grade and Basil Churchill in eighth grade. At one point, he lived in Greenland for eight months, where he operated a film reel there. He said that contrary to popular belief, Greenland was not always cold. “It’s when the wind blows in from the ocean when it got really cold,” he said. “That’s when you’d better put all the clothes on that you can.”
Members shared some of their favorite stories and memories from their time in Sheridan. Janet (Scott) Gladstone, Class of 1971, recounted that when she was in high school, she was one of the office aides. Her duty was to take absentees and take lunch count. One time, she went to the shop to take attendance and one of the kids grabbed her arm. Everyone else grabbed hands with each other and completed an electrical circuit, shocking Janet. Needless to say, that did not happen again.
Pamela (Wake) Hunt recounted going home to a friend’s house for the first time ever after starting school and getting in tears. But she and Sharon Scott wound up becoming best friends for life.
Jack Fisher, Class of 1954, recounted taking home what he thought would be his first-ever pup on the school bus. But then he had to take it back. Sharon (Wake) Miller recalled how her 1st grade teacher got sick and had to go home. The 2nd grade teacher came and gave them math problems that were so hard, Sharon went home sick as well.
Eddie Troutwine recalled forming a threesome with Eddie Ray and Ed Nigel and walking down the hall when they were not supposed to. Mr. Keever, the superintendent at the time, grabbed the kid on one end by the shoulder, the kid on the other end by the shoulder, pulled on them, and bonked all their heads together. Larry Hibbs roasted Bill McAlister at the banquet. He said that his favorite part of school was doing band and being able to march around the streets of Sheridan. One time, Bill McAlister got so carried away playing his instrument that the band teacher yelled, “BILL!!”
Some memories focused around the Worth Tornado of 1947. Garvin Porter, Class of 1950, recalled that the afternoon had started off sunny, and the Vo-Ag teacher went to the top of the big hill west of the schoolhouse as they were planning a project that day. But then the teacher saw a huge cloud in the west and hurried his kids back into the school as he changed his mind.
Lavelle Hibbs recalled how Denzil McCollum nicknamed him, “Charlie Brown.” “And now, my daughters call me that,” he said. He said that he was thankful to have gone to a small school.
Shirley Winemiller, Class of 1961, recounted taking a trip to Alaska back in 2006 and struck up a conversation with the couple behind them. It turned out it was Jim Keever and his wife; Keever graduated from the Class of 1960. Eldon Hart recounted, “I went to Wyoming and met this girl in 1949,” referring to Loretta. He served in Korea and bought the farm that he currently lives at in 1959.
Sally (Risser) Beezley, Class of 1957, recounted another experience with the Worth Tornado of 1947. She recounted that instead of taking the kids to the shelter, Edith Parman took her students outside and taught an impromptu science lesson on how tornadoes are formed. “That one stuck with me,” she said. “I was a good boy in Mrs. Parman’s class,” added her husband, Sonny Beezley. He recalled that one time, Mrs. Parman grabbed the kid behind him and paddled him. “It did me good,” he said.
Joyce (Dowis) Chambers, Class of 1947, recalled how Sheridan was a bustling town when she grew up. She said there were no TV’s in those days, and kids went grocery shopping on Saturday evenings and went to the theater. She recalled that she was the fastest girl in her class when she grew up in the elementary school system that existed before Sheridan consolidated its schools in 1951. The rural schools that were part of the Sheridan district regularly held competitions against each other, and she ran a race representing Luteston School one time against the boys. Naturally, she got well ahead of them; however, she proceeded to fall flat on her face as everyone passed her. She recalled going to Maryville and competing in typing competition and winning because she had typed the whole piece while everyone else was still typing.
Larry Dowis, Class of 1951, thanked Denzil McCollum for sharpening his basketball skills. He recounted that they played on very physical teams and frequently fouled out, meaning Dowis got to play a lot. He recalled a time when Mrs. Wilson used some strong language in class. One of his classmates had an answer for that. He asked her what kind of toothpaste she used; she answered it. “Oh,” said the classmate. “I thought you used gunpowder.”
Bob Young, Class of 1965, recalled a time that Mrs. Parman had to leave the classroom and Duane Hammers was put in charge of the 3rd and 4th graders. Duane decided to show who was in charge, grabbed the ruler, and banged it down on Parman’s desk as hard as possible, breaking her glasses.
Linda Scott, Class of 1973, recalled that in 3rd grade, the teacher would call each kid out by name during a reading lesson and they would read. Mrs. Parman called out, “Judy,” but there was no Judy in the class. Then, she called out sharply, “JUDY!!” All of a sudden, it dawned on her that she had nicknamed her that.
Honored as the oldest graduate was Denzil McCollum, who graduated from the Class of 1948. He lives in Bellevue (NE) at an assisted living facility. When asked what the secret to living long was, he said that he had seven children and that his two daughters, who drive him around everywhere, are the ones who keep him going. “I wouldn’t be here without them,” he said.
McCollum worked in the feed store in Sheridan sending out eggs from farmers all over the country and ran the movie reel in town for four years. Then, he served 21 years in the military and 20 years in the Postal Service. His favorite teachers in school were Flossie Winemiller in first grade and Basil Churchill in eighth grade. At one point, he lived in Greenland for eight months, where he operated a film reel there. He said that contrary to popular belief, Greenland was not always cold. “It’s when the wind blows in from the ocean when it got really cold,” he said. “That’s when you’d better put all the clothes on that you can.”
Members shared some of their favorite stories and memories from their time in Sheridan. Janet (Scott) Gladstone, Class of 1971, recounted that when she was in high school, she was one of the office aides. Her duty was to take absentees and take lunch count. One time, she went to the shop to take attendance and one of the kids grabbed her arm. Everyone else grabbed hands with each other and completed an electrical circuit, shocking Janet. Needless to say, that did not happen again.
Pamela (Wake) Hunt recounted going home to a friend’s house for the first time ever after starting school and getting in tears. But she and Sharon Scott wound up becoming best friends for life.
Jack Fisher, Class of 1954, recounted taking home what he thought would be his first-ever pup on the school bus. But then he had to take it back. Sharon (Wake) Miller recalled how her 1st grade teacher got sick and had to go home. The 2nd grade teacher came and gave them math problems that were so hard, Sharon went home sick as well.
Eddie Troutwine recalled forming a threesome with Eddie Ray and Ed Nigel and walking down the hall when they were not supposed to. Mr. Keever, the superintendent at the time, grabbed the kid on one end by the shoulder, the kid on the other end by the shoulder, pulled on them, and bonked all their heads together. Larry Hibbs roasted Bill McAlister at the banquet. He said that his favorite part of school was doing band and being able to march around the streets of Sheridan. One time, Bill McAlister got so carried away playing his instrument that the band teacher yelled, “BILL!!”
Some memories focused around the Worth Tornado of 1947. Garvin Porter, Class of 1950, recalled that the afternoon had started off sunny, and the Vo-Ag teacher went to the top of the big hill west of the schoolhouse as they were planning a project that day. But then the teacher saw a huge cloud in the west and hurried his kids back into the school as he changed his mind.
Lavelle Hibbs recalled how Denzil McCollum nicknamed him, “Charlie Brown.” “And now, my daughters call me that,” he said. He said that he was thankful to have gone to a small school.
Shirley Winemiller, Class of 1961, recounted taking a trip to Alaska back in 2006 and struck up a conversation with the couple behind them. It turned out it was Jim Keever and his wife; Keever graduated from the Class of 1960. Eldon Hart recounted, “I went to Wyoming and met this girl in 1949,” referring to Loretta. He served in Korea and bought the farm that he currently lives at in 1959.
Sally (Risser) Beezley, Class of 1957, recounted another experience with the Worth Tornado of 1947. She recounted that instead of taking the kids to the shelter, Edith Parman took her students outside and taught an impromptu science lesson on how tornadoes are formed. “That one stuck with me,” she said. “I was a good boy in Mrs. Parman’s class,” added her husband, Sonny Beezley. He recalled that one time, Mrs. Parman grabbed the kid behind him and paddled him. “It did me good,” he said.
Joyce (Dowis) Chambers, Class of 1947, recalled how Sheridan was a bustling town when she grew up. She said there were no TV’s in those days, and kids went grocery shopping on Saturday evenings and went to the theater. She recalled that she was the fastest girl in her class when she grew up in the elementary school system that existed before Sheridan consolidated its schools in 1951. The rural schools that were part of the Sheridan district regularly held competitions against each other, and she ran a race representing Luteston School one time against the boys. Naturally, she got well ahead of them; however, she proceeded to fall flat on her face as everyone passed her. She recalled going to Maryville and competing in typing competition and winning because she had typed the whole piece while everyone else was still typing.
Larry Dowis, Class of 1951, thanked Denzil McCollum for sharpening his basketball skills. He recounted that they played on very physical teams and frequently fouled out, meaning Dowis got to play a lot. He recalled a time when Mrs. Wilson used some strong language in class. One of his classmates had an answer for that. He asked her what kind of toothpaste she used; she answered it. “Oh,” said the classmate. “I thought you used gunpowder.”
Bob Young, Class of 1965, recalled a time that Mrs. Parman had to leave the classroom and Duane Hammers was put in charge of the 3rd and 4th graders. Duane decided to show who was in charge, grabbed the ruler, and banged it down on Parman’s desk as hard as possible, breaking her glasses.
Linda Scott, Class of 1973, recalled that in 3rd grade, the teacher would call each kid out by name during a reading lesson and they would read. Mrs. Parman called out, “Judy,” but there was no Judy in the class. Then, she called out sharply, “JUDY!!” All of a sudden, it dawned on her that she had nicknamed her that.
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