 Rachel Arbo Honored By HTA Group
The Holden Teachers’ Association (H.T.A.) recently honored Rachel Arbo with the H.T.A. Teacher of the Year Award at its annual H.T.A banquet on May 9 at the Methodist Church. The award was presented by intermediate principal Mark Hedger who commended Arbo for her exceptional dedication to her students, staff and profession.
Arbo says she was very surprised by the honor. “I really appreciated it; I love teaching and I love my students,” she added.
Arbo attended Central Missouri State University, obtaining her bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degree. She started her career teaching for six years in Independence and began teaching in Holden in 1984. She has taught sixth grade, second grade and now teaches third grade.
Two teachers who are retiring from full-time teaching were also honored at the banquet, though both teachers will be returning next year to serve as part-time reading teachers for the district. Elementary Title I teacher Becky Brower and middle school language arts teacher Janet Houx were both recognized by elementary principal Robyn Sisk and middle school principal Gregg Montgomery respectively for their exemplary years of service to the district and the tremendous impact they have had on their students, as well as their fellow colleagues.
The H.T.A. also recognized teachers for their years of service to the district. They include: five years, Charlie Castle, Tracy Ewens, Melody Hoffman, Matt Lindsey, Lisa Manuele, Becky McVey, Tammy Vogler; 10 years, Tonni Cannon; 15 years, Cindy Curry and Helen Hodges; 20 years, Kari Collett, Rusty Kephart and Marion Robey; 30 years, Robyn Sisk and Nancy Yankee.
The dinner for the evening was prepared by the members of the Methodist Church. Decorations were provided by the Holden Art Department’s teachers and students. The Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jon West, sang several songs as entertainment for the program.
By Dana Neubert
News Staff
Eight golden shovels gleamed in the early evening sun at the groundbreaking for the Holden High School addition. Members of the Holden R-III school board joined with patrons, school officials and representatives of Sam Winn and Associates, Architects and R. L Phillips Construction company to make the first dent in a landscape that will bear fruit as Holden’s educational future.
Board president Jeff Miller stood before the architects’ rendering, and spoke to the gathered crowd.
"On behalf of the Board of Education and the staff of the Holden R-III school district, it is my great .pleasure to welcome you tonight to this groundbreaking ceremony of our new high school addition. This addition will play an important role in the future of our district.
"In 1963, this high school was built to accommodate approximately 350 students. In 2006, 502 students entered through these halls. The first graduating class of 1963 consisted of 56 students. Our graduating class of 2007 was 102. As you can see by the numbers, this addition is greatly needed.
"In November of 2006, we asked the patrons of the district to support a vision that would not only impact but also enhance the educational experience of our students at the high school. This addition will create a safe learning environment, reduce overcrowding in the hallways and cafeteria along with providing modern classrooms for educating students. All these items are important because we are raising the bar for Holden’s kids. If we are expecting more of them, we must provide for them the finest, safest facility possible.
"Among us tonight is the small portion of the many people who are instrumental in making this new addition a reality. To you I say thank you, thank you for your dedication commitment and passion to make this possible. Most importantly, I’d like to thank the patrons of the district for your support for doing the right thing for your students and the community. What we do here today, we do for our children and for generations of children yet to come. Thank you.”
By Terri Vinck
News Staff
Holden mayor Mike Wakeman announced the resignation of Ward I councilperson Brenda Stumpff at the regular meeting of the City Council held last Tuesday night at City Hall.
He stated that Stumpff, in her letter, cited work reasons for not allowing her “to give the city what is needed.” Her resignation was effective April 11.
Wakeman also announced the resignation of Holden police officer Sheena Grigsby from full time duty. She asked to be placed on reserve status and was approved for that change by the council. Grigsby said her family situation no longer would allow her to be a full-time officer, but thanked the department and city for the training and experience she received.
During executive session after the open segment of the council meeting, the council voted to put out for bids 20 acres of the city’s business park on West 58 Highway. Minimum bid acceptable is $150,000.
The property is the former site of Rose Chemical and according to the city, it has all utilities installed. The remaining six acres of the park are being held out for use by the Johnson County Fire District (three acres), and for possible city uses (the other three acres).
The council had been waiting for the required appraisal before proceeding with the sale. The city had been looking at the options of selling or leasing the land by parcel or selling to a developer.
In committee reports, councilman Chad Manford speaking for the street department said that the city would be using chip and seal to resurface Holden streets this year. According to street commissioner Larry Miller, the price of hot mix has double and is just too expensive for his budget. He also said that the city has approximately 17 miles of streets and they try to resurface each street once every five years.
With the price the way it is, Mayor Wakeman stated, “it just makes sense to resurface three and one-half miles of streets than only one.”
After a request from the ways and means committee to require each Holden household to obtain a $5 permit to shoot fireworks during the July 4 season, Mayor Wakeman cast the deciding vote to defeat the proposition. He said, “I like the idea of revenue, but I don’t know it it is enforceable. That is only three officers patrolling 3,000 people shooting fireworks.”
He did say, however, that the city’s fireworks ordinance needs to be restructured. After a motion was made, the council voted to revise the ordinance and bring back to the council for action.
In other action, the Holden R-III School District informed the council that they wished to continue the school resource officer program for the 2007-2008 school year. Superintendent Scott Slava stated in the letter that the district was very satisfied with Officer Brandt's serves thus far and wish to continue with the terms of the original agreement for the next school year. Under the terms of the agreement, the district pays two-thirds of the officer’s salary.
Speaking for the 2008 Sesquicentennial committee, Sandy Roberts asked for help from the council in both the direction of the celebration and the funding as well. She stated that the celebration planning need city involvement and for the council members to be involved. Mayor Wakeman urged council members to support her efforts.
In other committee reports, councilman Butch Shore, speaking for the police committee, asked that reserve officer pay be raised from the present $8 per hour to $9 per hour. He said that the reserve policemen had not been included in the last two city raises. He also said that with the department being two officers short, it would be a lot cheaper to pay a reserve officer $9 per hour than a full-time policeman overtime pay of $20 per hour.
The mayor replied that he would get some numbers together for the June meeting to see if the city could afford the raise.
Shore also discussed the possibility of the city having the power to monitor employers using non-U.S. citizens to make sure the employees are “legal aliens.”
Wakeman said he would check with the city attorney on the legality of the matter.
In another area of business, the council passed an ordinance allowing Aquila the right to provide street lights for the city.
Also, a first reading was held on the revision of the city’s open-burning ordinance. The council voted to hear the second reading at the next meeting.
In a final item, Mayor Wakeman, speaking on the city’s fiscal position, said that the council is going to have to make some tough decisions in the coming months. He said that they were going to have to come up with ways to get more revenue and make the city’s budget work and provide good service to citizens.
He added that we can’t continue with reserve funds of only $25,000. “If we had an emergency now, that amount of money wouldn’t pay for much. We need to have reserves on hand of $125,000 to $150,000. This can’t happen overnight and we might have to change our form of government to a city administrator concept. Right now, we’re spinning our wheels.”
By Steve Sullins
Editor
Heimans Receives Excellence Award
A Holden company, Heiman Grain, Inc., recently received the 2006 Excellence in Compliance Award from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Bureau of Feed and Seed presented to companies who maintain at least a 90 percent passing rate on five or more random feed samples.
Samples are analyzed by the Missouri State Feed Control Laboratory for adherence to the guaranteed nutrient values listed on the feed product.
“We commend Heiman Grain Inc. for their compliance and dedication to the feed and seed industry,” said Tony Claxton, program coordinator of the Bureau of Feed and Seed. “True labeling ensures fair competition within the feed industry, and it also guarantees that farmers receive expected results from their animals when using a particular feed product.”
Heiman Grain Inc. received the excellence award for achieving a 100 percent passing rate on its feed label guarantees for calendar year 2006.
For more information about the award or the Bureau of Feed and Seed, contact 573-751-4310 or visit ww.mda.mo.gov.
Wade Lininger of Sam Winn and Associates, Architects, told the Holden R-III School Board members, "We are underway. With the official groundbreaking this afternoon, we got underway."
Lininger spoke at the regular meeting of the board Monday evening. He said they plan to move in the construction trailer the middle of next week after school is out. "The contractor has given us a preliminary schedule." He said, "Construction schedules are living, breathing entities. They can change and adjust over time because of weather, time constraints and construction problems that we run into." He said they would start their weekly coordination meetings shortly after the trailer is in place.
He added that R.L Phillips Construction has set a very aggressive schedule for this summer, hoping they won’t be here next summer. They have planned completion for August 2008 but they are planning on being done in May or June ,2008.
In financial matters, superintendent Scott Slava recommended a four percent across the board increase for support staff salaries. He also asked that the district cover the 9.5 percent increase in health insurance premiums. He recommended a 50-cent increase for substitute support staff rates and a $5.00 per day raise for certified substitutes. The board approved his recommendations.
Nancy Daniel, high school assistant principal, presented the high school handbook revisions. The major change is in the attendance policy. Any absences beyond six in a semester will result in a two percent reduction of all grades per absence if the proper number of make-up sessions is not completed in the required two-week time frame. Daniel said it is important to communicate this change to students. She said this plan would be easier to administer.
In other business, Goldie Edwards presented a report on the career ladder, noting 75 participants are expected for the next year. She said the career ladder plan has contributed to improved student achievement levels by increasing teacher employment longevity and allowed the student body opportunity to build more lasting relationships with faculty.
Reporting on student health services, Beth Shuler noted the program complies with all requirements including updated immunization records and health screenings for vision and hearing. Dental screenings are done on a referral basis. Guidelines provided by the Missouri Department of Health and the Association of School Health Nurses are used as a foundation for first aid or emergency care. She said this is the first year they have done random drug testing. She added that it has been very successful and well-received by parents, possibly because of the way it is set up. "It is not meant to trap a child but to help them. That brings a lot of relief to a lot of parents."
Reports To The Board
Student Resource Officer Scott Brandt told the board he has been working with elementary students on bike safety. He is creating lesson plans on internet safety as well as teaching the "Eddie Eagle" gun safety program in K-2 classes. He has created student awareness of school posted speed limits by making 28 traffic stops and issuing 22 citations.
In the elementary report, Robin Campbell told the board the recent kindergarten screening, which was held over a period of two days, covered hearing, speech and vision. They screened 41 girls and 29 boys in the two-day process and also administered the Early Screening Profile and a district-developed test that assesses letter, number, color and shape recognition as well as number concepts, pre-reading skills, writing skills and ability to follow directions. Campbell said Lisa Schmidli coordinated the kindergarten screening and commented she did an excellent job.
In Gregg Montgomery’s middle school report, he noted that they will be starting student-led conferences next year. They hope to increase parent participation and student responsibility for learning. Montgomery said when this program was used in other districts, parent participation was as high as ninety percent.
Donna Fizer addressed the board on the district’s state-assisted gifted program for students in grades K-8. There are seven students currently in the 3-5 gifted class and the middle school has nine students. The classes meet once a week for a half day. High school students are not served in the state-assisted program. She said the district offers ten classes for college credit.
Larry Arnone presented his auxiliary services report. In the transportation area, a driver meeting on May 1 included discussion on evacuation techniques, accident preparedness, and loading and unloading procedures. Food service is showing a profit of $29,522.72. He presented an update on progress in the track area and other items for grounds and maintenance.
In a discussion on the 2007-08 school calendar, Slava said the first semester will continue over to January instead of ending before Christmas break. He explained this was because they will be starting school later due to the construction. The start date for school has been set for August 27.
After a reminder that the staff luncheon is scheduled for May 29, the board adjourned for an executive session.
By Terri Vinck
News Staff
Church To Break
Ground On Sunday
The Holden United Methodist Church will break ground for their new church facility on Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
The groundbreaking for the 15,000 square foot multipurpose building will be held on the church’s property on 58 Highway, just east of Rawlins Drive. The public is invited to join the congregation for some food, fun and a brief ceremony as they prepare to begin construction of their future church building.
“We believe this new facility will be a tremendous help in our goals to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ, to help them grow in faith and to serve our community,” said Pastor Pat Kelley.
City Spring Cleanup
Day Set For May 19
The City of Holden annual cleanup day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19.
Bulk items such as furniture, carpeting and appliances must be placed curbside in a neat and orderly manner no later than 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. These items are those not normally hauled off by one’s trash service. Please see ad inside for restrictions.
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Diplomas were given to 102 Holden High School graduates Sunday at the school’s 2007 graduation ceremony held in the HHS gymnasium.
Receiving the school’s highest career academic honors were Natalie Enneking who was named valedictorian and Joni Woods, who was named salutatorian.
As the students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, the scholarships they received were announced. According to school officials, $225,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to graduates to continue their education.
In her valedictory address, Enneking congratulated her classmates and urged them to “go out and do. Whatever it is you want, that’s legal,” she said. “It’s now when we need to think about who and what we want to be, not who and what other people want us to be. Don’t accept anything less than you think you deserve.”
She added, “Americans are a unique people. We are a society of strong character. With strengths come responsibility. We must not let a good thing perish.”
Speaking about success, she stated that it would mean different things to all of us because, “Success is measured by what you do with what you have.”
She gave credit to parents and teachers and said, “They gave us faith in ourselves, enabling us to accomplish this great honor.”
Enneking concluded by stating that when they return, the place they are leaving will never be the same. But, according to Hamilton Henning, “The place you have left forever is always there for you when you shut your eyes.”
Speaking to her peers and others gathered at the graduation ceremony, Woods quoted Dr. Seuss, “Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
She said that the quote describes the class of 2007 greatly. “We bonded well over the last 13 years, but we are still unique. Now that we are beginning to go our separate ways, remember the character you have become.”
As Woods recounted the class’s growth through their school years, she said, “Through all of our accomplishments we have learned the value of hard work.”
She told her fellow graduates that they were all ending a very significant phase in their lives and beginning one that is just as important.
Taking time to thank her parents, Woods said, “Without all of you we would not have come this far. We may have been a bit trying, but we appreciate your staying up with us until one in the morning to complete a social studies project that we knew about a week in advance. You have shown us the skills it takes to survive in the real world. Words cannot describe how much we appreciate you.”
She also thanked the teachers for “providing us with the knowledge we will need to continue on to the next phase of our lives.”
In concluding, Woods charged her classmates to remember the lessons they learned at HHS, the people they spent the time with and, “Most essentially, always remember to be yourself.”
“I know it’s been said many times and about many other classes, but this group of seniors is truly a family. We’ve encouraged each other to do better, helped one another when we really needed it, gotten on each other’s nerves, and always shown our affection for our fellow classmates...even though some of us express this fondness in different ways,” remarked Kingsville salutatorian Candice Millican in her speech at the KHS commencement exercises held for the class of 2007 on Friday, May 11.
Fourteen seniors received their high school diplomas at the graduation exercises. Laura Andreas was valedictorian and Millican, salutatorian.
Andreas said, “This is a very exciting day for us; one we have been looking forward to for months, if not years, and we are so pleased that you are here to share this moment with us! We all have some very good memories of our times together, you each have become very special to me.” Andreas went on to share special memories of each classmate in her address.
Awards and honors presented to graduating seniors are as follows: Laura Christene Andreas-valedictorian, William Jewell Presidential Scholarship, $11,000 renewable for up to four years totaling $44,000, William Jewell Music Award, $5,000 renewable for up to four years totaling $20,000, Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship (Bright Flight), $2,000 renewable for up to four years totaling $8,000, West Central Electric Coop., Inc. Scholarship $500 (one time), Kingsville Teacher’s Association, $500 (one time), Holden Optimist Club, $500 (one time) (presented by Dr. John Yoder of the Holden Optimist Club), Nicole Bishop Memorial Scholarship, $500 (one time), presented by Kevin Coleman-(certificate given by Austin Bishop), KMZU Academic Achievement Award, Principal’s Leadership Award, Daughters of the American Revolution Award, College Preparatory Certificate; Ashley Ann Barker-Bank of Holden Scholarship $500 (one time), F&C Bank Scholarship $750 (one time), Joe Groom Memorial Scholarship $400 (one time), local chapter of the Missouri State Teacher’s Association’s Scholarship, $300 (one time), Kingsville Education Association Scholarship, $200 (one time); Lindsey Leah Capps-Coca-Cola Scholarship $100 (one time); Kierston Kay Howerton-Boisseau Scholarship for attending UCM $100 (one time), Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award (presented by ARMY); Candice Lynn Millican-Salutatorian, Bradley Culp Memorial Scholarship $500 (one time), Ricky Hendricks Memorial Scholarship $2,500 renewable for up to four years totaling $10,000, College Preparatory Certificate; Lucas Jordan Sechrest-Glenn Stahl Memorial Scholarship for attending UCM $1,000 (one time) (presented by John McRoy), Makeever Scholarship for attending UCM $500 (one time), Boisseau Scholarship for attending UCM $100 (one time), Elks Lodge #673 Scholarship for attending UCM $600 (one time), Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award (presented by ARMY); Rachelle Rene Worsley-Southwest Baptist University Board of Trustee’s $5,000 renewable for up to four years totaling $20,000, Southwest Baptist University Music Scholarship $500 renewable upon audition for up to four years totaling $2,000, College Preparatory Certificate.
Members of the Kingsville class of 2007 were Laura Christene Andreas, Ashley Ann Barker, Adam Drew Baumgarden, Oscar Manuel Buffardi, Kayla Marie Burnell, Lindsay Leah Capps, Kierston Kay Howerton, Mitchell Arthur Hunter, Candice Lynn Millican, Ryan Porter, Hannah Lea Reed, Lucas Jordan Sechrest, Jesse Robert Strawbridge and Rachelle Rene Worsley.
Holden High School has announced the names of graduates who have received scholarships to further their educational career.
Those receiving scholarships are Kellie Boinski-Annie Morrison Memorial Scholarship, UCM Boisseau Scholarship, Joseph Stephens Scholarship; Christene Bradfield-UCM Academic Excellence; Sara Lee Bryant-University of Missouri Excellence Award, St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus, George Washington Carver Award, William Ramey Memorial Scholarship, Pepsi Scholarship; Jennifer S. Burton- George Washington Carver Award, University of Missouri Excellence Award, Pepsi Scholarship; Jolie A. Carter-Dustin Cleveland Memorial, Buena Vista University Merit Scholarship, Buena Vista University School of Science, Buena Vista University Out of State Scholarship, Buena Vista University Neubauer Scholars, University of Louisiana Out of State; Anthony Cooper-RS Mickey Award, Richard Goldstein Memorial, Holden Foundation Scholarship; Ross Daldrup-St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus; Natalie Enneking-St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus Scholarship, George Washington Carver Award, Sam Walton Community Scholarship, University of Missouri Special Talent Scholar, Pepsi Scholarship; Matthew Green-Holden Music Booster Scholarship, St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus; Chelsea L. Kane-UCM A+ Supplement, UCM Board of Governor’s Scholarship; Holden HTA Scholarship, George Washington Carver Award; Scott Klossen-St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus; Brittany Lavely-George Washington Carver Award, Joseph Stephens Scholarship, Drusilla Krockenberger Memorial; Andrew McConville-George Leslie Talley, UCM A+ Supplement, President’s Scholarship, AECI Technical Scholarship, Bank of Holden; Kendal Milburn-Cottey College Academic Scholarship, George Washington Carver Award, Bank of Holden; Jordan Palin-Holden HTA Scholarship, George Washington Carver Award, WMMC Auxiliary Health Careers Scholarship, Avila Academic/Athletic Scholarship, Pepsi Scholarship; Jamie Phelps-Holden Optimist Scholarship, Holden VFW Ladies Auxiliary, St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus, Bank of Holden; Brittany Rockwell-George Washington Carver Award; Matthew Rogers-Nashville Auto Diesel College Scholarship; Kameron Ruble-Dustin Cleveland Memorial, UCM Boisseau Scholarship; Kimberly Marie Slater-UCM Makeever Scholarship; Jeffrey Smith-UCM MO Boys State Scholarship, UCM University Scholarship, Holden R-III Agriculture Education Scholarship, James T. Clarke Memorial Scholarship, Activity Booster Scholarship, George Washington Carver Award, Buck Riley Memorial Scholarship, Bank of Holden; Breanna Sormani-Lori Allen Myers Memorial; Kolette Stephens-St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus; Kourtney Stephens-St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus; Tyler Stowell-BPOE Elks Scholarship; Trevor Turner-Sari Ramey Memorial Scholarship; Jessica Waldren-Activity Booster Scholarship, UMKC Undergraduate Award; Jamee Wallace-Nancy Parks Montgomery Memorial; Sloane Wellner-Southwestern Oklahoma non-resident; Dana Werner- Heiman Grain, True Value Hardware Scholarship, MFA Foundation Scholarship; Jonathan Williams-UCM Distinguished Scholarship; Joni Woods-Patricia Miller Terry, St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus, George Washington Carver Award, Rockhurst University Dean’s Scholarship, Pepsi Scholarship.
The Board of Education of the Kingsville R-I School District of Johnson County, Missouri at a regular meeting on May 10, 2007 approved the sale of $1,200,000 General Obligation Bond Issue to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company of St. Louis, Missouri.
“We appreciate the strong vote of confidence we received from local patrons at the election and want to lock in interest rates that are highly favorable,” stated Martha E. Bush, president of the board of education. These new money general obligation bonds were approved by approximately 76.43 percent of the voters at the April 3, 2007 election, for the purpose of providing funds to complete air conditioning improvements to the high school portion of the building; to construct a new vocational-agriculture building and two additional classrooms; to renovate the existing shop into classrooms; to complete roof repairs, electrical upgrades and remodeling and repair improvements to the existing facilities of the district.
According to Dr. Roger Adamson, vice president with L.J. Hart & Company, the Bank of Holden purchased $200,000 and F&C Bank acquired $250,000 of the bonds to support the district. The superintendent of schools, Kevin Coleman, mentioned that he was pleased efforts were made to accommodate local investors. “It is nice that our marketing procedures facilitated this local involvement while still receiving attractive interest rates,” Coleman commented.
The board of education selected the negotiated sale of the bonds in order to capture current market conditions, to be certain that local individual investors and banks received an opportunity to purchase the bonds, and because the proposed interest rates were fair based upon current conditions in the municipal bond market. Coleman stated that the district did compare proposed interest rates with the national bond indexes and other comparable Missouri issues and those of other states with a similar rating quality sold at competitive and negotiated sales to be certain that rates for the district’s bonds were favorable. “Based upon pricing of these other financings on April 30, 2007 the date firm rates were proposed to the district, and the national indexes for AA rated general obligation bonds, our rates were as good or better than some public sales and other negotiated sales for a similar quality level of bond issue,” Coleman remarked.
According to L.J Hart & Company, the bonds are scheduled to mature on March 1, 2017 through March 1, 2027 with reoffered yields ranging from 3.85 percent to 4.25 percent with the total interest expense coming in consistent with the original projections. The interest income from the bonds is exempt from federal and state of Missouri income taxes and the bonds were available in $5,000 denominations.
These bonds carry a “AA+” rating from Standard & Poor’s Corporation due to the district’s participation in the State of Missouri Direct Deposit Program coordinated through the Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
The bonds do contain optional redemption (call) provisions on March 1, 2012 at no penalty that will facilitate the reductions of future interest expense in the event of prepayment or a future refunding to lower rates if market conditions make it economically feasible. The financing proceeds are expected to be available to the district by May 22, 2007 and will be promptly reinvested by the district to earn additional interest for use in the completion of the projects. The legal documents to complete the issuance of the bonds were prepared by Keith Rhodes, Esq. of Fields & Brown LLC, Kansas City, Missouri in its role as bond counsel for the district.
Obituaires
MARY ANGELA “ANGIE” FLASPOHLER
Angie Flaspohler, 85, lifelong resident of Holden, MO died Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the Holden Manor Care Center.
She was born Thursday, July 28, 1921 in Holden the daughter of Henry Herman Hilke and Mary M. Gudde Hilke.
Angie was a graduate of Holden High School. After high school she worked as a cook for the airline industry.
On February 1, 1951 in Holden she married Wilfred L. Flaspohler. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1990.
After her marriage, she ran Holden Dry Cleaning and ran The Snack Bar. In later years she was a cook for the Kingsville Sale Barn.
Angie was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was a member of the Friendly Corner Club and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, all in Holden.
Survivors include her son Bill Flaspohler; three grandchildren, Jeremy Flaspohler and wife Julie, Jason Flaspohler and Grace Flaspohler; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Jesse Flaspohler; and a sister Margaret Wood, all of Holden; many nieces and nephews and family friends, Wendi, Wesley and Tanner.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Theresa Huber; and a brother, Leo Hilke.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Holden with Father Pete Savidge serving as celebrant. Burial followed in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Holden.
The Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Visitation followed from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chapel.
Pallbearers were Jim Huber, Mike Huber, Paul Hilke, Sam Wood, Bob Cantrell and Myles Cantrell.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick’s Church Building Fund or the Holden Sports Association. These may be left at the Chapel or the church.
Arrangements were under the direction of Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden.
JAMES WARD “JIM” SHIPPY
James Ward “Jim” Shippy, age 54, of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007, at his home. Jim had a bout with cancer and had been in remission the last three years.
He was born on January 3, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Glenn and Carmen (Bedsaul) Shippy.
On April 5, 1973, he and Jean Briscoe were married in Holden, Missouri, and she survives.
Jim was a 1971 graduate of College High in Warrensburg. He was a farmer, trucker, cattleman and babysitter.
He attended the Church of Hope in Centerview.
Survivors include his wife Jean Shippy; four sons, Chris Shippy and wife, Amy, and their children, Brandon, Trevor and Conner, all of Centerview; Chad Shippy and wife, C.J., and their children Lillie and Stella, all of Warrensburg; Cody Shippy and his children, Olivia and Taylor, all of Centerview; Clint Shippy and wife, Tracy of Centerview; two brothers, Gene “Tients” Shippy and wife, Mary, of Centerview, and Steve “Glaze” Shippy of Warrensburg; special little friends, Haylee Gregg, Autumn Battles and Clayton “Charlie” Battles.
Jim was preceded in death by his brother Danny Shippy on October 13, 1996, and his father Glenn Shippy on February 27, 2002.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg with the Reverend Bill Runyon officiating. Burial was in the Centerview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chad Davis, Gary Scherer, Jim Lockard, Ronnie Steelman, Paul Willard, Mike Morgan, Byron Bramwell and Sam Gard.
Honorary pallbearers were Murray Burnett, Wayne Lockard, Hugh Smith, Frank Hill, Ed Larkin, Bud Wagoner, Morris Hamlin and Myron Oxley.
The family received friends from 5:30-8 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home in Warrensburg.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hope Lodge of Kansas City or the Church of Hope and may be left in care of the funeral home. |