Ground was officially broken for the Guilford Sports Complex on October 19. Standing on the site of the future home plate are front: Wyatt Miller, Justin Miller, Landon Wiederholt, Kylin Wiederholt and Teagan Moutray, and back: Gary Pulley, David Klamm, Chris LaMaster, Rick Holtman, Janet Hilsabeck, Macia Kemper, Debbie Bennett, Josh Moutray, Ronnie Pederson, Danyell
The Maryville City Council voted to cancel its contract with Wertzberger Architects, the company designing the conference center at Mozingo Lake Recreational Park, during the October 24 meeting. City Manager Greg McDanel said communication challenges have delayed the project including the bidding which was scheduled to open in June and didn’t open until October. Since
James Delbert Strange, 69, Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Mercy, Springfield. He was born April 26, 1947, in Maryville, to Grant and Betty Jean Brunk Strange. He was a 1965 graduate of Hopkins High School, Hopkins. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 11 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Mt. Vernon.
Shirley Rose Tunell Colwell, 80, Maryville, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. She was born April 27, 1936, to John and Rozetta Thompson Tunell in Maitland. She was a 1954 graduate of Maryville High School, Maryville. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 25 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial at Nodaway
Brian K. McPherson, 60, Burlington Jct., died Friday, October 21, 2016, at his home. He was born June 26, 1956, to Alexander and Thelma Stafford McPherson in Jackson County. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 25 at Burlington Jct. United Methodist Church, with burial in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Jct. Memorials may be made to the 140
Jenelda Maxine Carmichael, 92, Pickering, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. She was born February 12, 1924, in King City, to Leavern and Eva Taylor Antle. She was a 1941 graduate of Coffey High School. Funeral services were Thursday, October 27 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial in King City Cemetery. Memorials
Donald “Don” Merrigan, 87, Maryville, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. He was born March 3, 1929, in Guilford, to Patrick “Pat” and Irene McLaughlin Merrigan. He graduated from high school in Stanberry. Funeral services were Monday, October 24 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, with Father Martin DeMeulenaere officiating. Burial was at St. Columba
The Nodaway County Republican Women will hold a meeting at 11:30 am, Thursday, November 3 at Carson’s Restaurant, Maryville.
The Maryville Public Library offers Book Nibblers for infants to three-year-olds from 9:45-10:15 am, Thursday, November 3. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, interact with books, rhymes, fingerplays, flannel boards and songs. Also from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, on Thursday, a Book Nibblers Story Hour will be offered. For more information, contact the library
Hopkins Community Betterment will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, November 2 at the Christian Church meeting room, Hopkins. The church is handicapped accessible if entering from the east side. All interested individuals are invited to attend.
