 The 2009 Miles for Meals Walkathon campaign is up and going! The emphasis is on community spirit and participation to meet this year’s goal of $8,000. The walk will take place on Saturday, April 25.
Registration is at 8 a.m. at the Holden Senior Center and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served to all walkers upon return to the center.
The Holden Senior Center is joining forces with more than 200 Missouri senior centers that are part of the Care Connection of Aging Services’ statewide Miles for Meals campaign. Funds raised by the community will stay here to support local meal programs, including home-delivered and congregate meals, and to increase community awareness of the Holden Senior Center’s role in helping older adults remain independent members of the community by providing services and activities that will enable them to stay healthy and active. The Holden Senior Center is only partially funded through grant dollars (41 percent) and the remaining funds must come from contributions for services and fundraising activities in the community.
The Planning Committee members for 2009 are: Linda Watson, Katherine Hadley, Sharon Briscoe, Janet Timme, Dee Hughes, Clyde Ogden, Thelma Freer, Fran Yoder, Ellie Page, Dorothy Doutt, Margaret Cline and Joyce Lagud. They have been busy making plans for another successful walkathon this year.
Packets of information regarding the fundraiser will be distributed by April 1 to local businesses and churches. The elementary school has already made plans for the 700 children to walk with Coach Amy Morrison at the school. Some children will also represent the school at the walk on April 25. Teabag letters will be going out to individual supporters of the Holden Senior Center as well.
Please make plans now to join in the fun and support this important community event, say organizers. The community’s continuing support and participation is greatly appreciated by its older citizens. For more information on the walkathon, please contact Linda Watson, chairperson at 850-5559 or Joyce Lagud, center coordinator at 732-5757.
Tilden Quick Lube and Tire in Holden has announced they now offer new, additional services, along with their regular services.
According to owner Charley Tilden, the business has added several new services for customers. “We recently hired Jon Dean, who has been in the tire repair business for many years,” said Tilden. “Jon works on different types of tires, including medium trucks (semis, dump trucks, etc.), implement tires, (hay balers, rakes and discs) to name a few.”
Tilden’s also now offers vehicle inspections for patrons who need to get their vehicles inspected for the state of Missouri.
Along with those services, the business has acquired a 24-hour service truck, which is available at any time to assist motorists with tire problems. The service truck number is 816-419-6487.
Tilden’s has always offered full service oil and lube, as well as tires and brakes on passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. Their phone number is 816-732-6413.
They have been serving the community since April of 2005 and currently have one part-time and four full-time employees. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Tilden said he anticipates the business picking up during the summer months and he may hire additional help.
He encourages the community to come by and get reacquainted with Dean, as he has served citizens in the area for many years and brings a world of experience with him in his new position.
“Stop in and see us for all your tire and lube needs,” said Tilden. “We can also take care of your inspections for you and your implement tire needs.”
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently released a top 10 list of highest performing schools on the Missouri Assessment Program tests for the 2008 school year.
The schools are divided into three categories: schools with less than 250 students, schools with 250-500 students, and schools with more than 500 students.
The Kingsville R-I School District placed in the top 10 in 11th grade communication arts for schools with 250-500 students. The lists are based on the percentage of students in each area who score at the proficient or advanced level.
Senior hurlers Zak Anstine and Bryce Evans got the 2009 Holden High School baseball campaign off to a rousing start last Monday night as the two combined for a no-hit shutout downing former conference foe Sherwood, 8-0.
Anstine pitched the first five innings allowing only three walks while striking out 10 Marksmen. Evans moved over from first base in the sixth and struck out three in his two innings of work. He also issued three free passes.
Both helped their own cause at the plate as Evans drove in one run in three trips to the plate and Anstine went two for three with a triple and two runs scored. The big runs batted in (RBI) man on the evening was junior catcher James Hood who also stroked a triple and drove in two runs while scoring one.
“This was a great first game,” praised head Eagle baseball coach David Riley. “Both Zak and Bryce had outstanding efforts in combining for the no-hitter. Offensively, it took us a little while to get going, but patience at the plate paid off.”
The Eagles put up single runs in the third and fourth and broke through in the fifth with four. They scored two more in the sixth to round out the scoring.
Other Holden batters contributing to the shutout included senior left fielder Andrew Williams, two for four with a double and one run scored; senior center fielder A.J. Langston, one for two with an RBI and a run scored; senior third baseman David Lerda, one for three with a run scored; Jared Anstine, one run scored; Trevor Yancey, one for two; sophomore shortstop Kyle Elkins, one for two with an RBI; and sophomore right fielder Jimmy Bryant, one run scored.
On the defensive side, Elkins also turned a nifty double play started by Lerda; and Williams stretched out for a diving catch in left centerfield.
Eagles 5 Warsaw 4
The Eagles followed up their opening-night win with another Thursday as they edged the Wildcats from Warsaw, 5-4 in an eight-inning contest.
The game had originally been scheduled to be played at Warsaw, but transportation problems caused a switch to Eagle Field.
Holden fell behind by a 3-1 score at the end of three and were behind 4-1 after six before roaring back in the seventh to tie the contest at 4-4. The Eagles scored one in the eighth and watched Z. Anstine set the Wildcats down in order in the bottom of the inning to win by one run.
Four Holden pitchers combined to give up only one earned run on three hits while striking out 11. The Eagle defense was a little spotty in the game giving up four errors to contribute to the three unearned runs.
Hood got the starting nod and pitched three innings giving up no hits and six walks while striking out seven. Williams came on in the fourth and patrolled the mound for three innings allowing two hits and one earned run while fanning three. He didn’t allow a base-on-balls. Evans picked up the win for his one inning of work in the seventh, giving up only one hit. Anstine earned his first save of the year for his work in the eighth inning. He struck out one to give him 11 KOs in six innings of work this season.
Coach Riley spoke on the importance of the win considering Warsaw and Holden play in the same district (Class 3, District 9). “This win was very important for district seeding later on,” he explained. “Their pitcher did a good job of keeping us off-balance, but our kids fought and clawed their way to a win after being down by three with two outs in the last inning. They showed tremendous resolve to come back and gat a win. Our pitching staff really came through and Zak (Anstine) came in and shut the door when we got the lead in the eighth. 2-0 is a great start.”
Offensively, the Eagles were led by Z. Anstine, Langston and Evans who had two hits apiece. Lerda and Crosby Coleman both collected one each. Langston and Evans drove in one run apiece and Z. Anstine, Hood and Elkins all scored runs in the win.
The Eagles are scheduled to travel to Lexington today (Thursday) to take on the Minutemen in a Missouri River Valley East Conference matchup. Their first league game was to have been Monday night against Knob Noster, but it was postponed due to field conditions. Monday, April 6, the Eagles are scheduled to play host to Richmond beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Eagle Field.
Lady Eagle basketball standouts Valerie Lambert and Kelsey Carver led a group of six Holden High School girls’ cage competitors in receiving post-season athletic and academic honors.
The senior Lambert and sophomore Carver were both chosen to the Missouri Class 3, District 14 All-District Team as well as the KMZU Radio Dream Team.
Lambert was selected on the Missouri River Valley East All-Conference’s first team, while Carver joined senior Stacey Calhoun on the league’s second team.
Named to the MRVC East’s Academic All-Conference team were Lambert, Calhoun, Carver, senior Calla Burden, junior Dani Jo Riley and sophomore Kelsey Holmes.
The girls led the Lady Eagles to an MRVC East conference championship as well as a district championship. The team finished with a 21-5 overall season record.
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Senior Zach Lavely and sophomores Jacob Reiman and Stephen Parker were recently chosen to the Missouri River Valley East All-Conference Wrestling Team for 2008-2009.
All three competitors were selected on the league’s second team.
Reiman finished third in the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament in his weight class as well as being a co-captain of the grappling squad. The two-year varsity letterman finished fourth in the MRVC Conference Championships and was a District Champion.
Lavely, another co-captain, is a three-year varsity letterman who finished third place in the district and sixth-place at the state meet.
The two-year letterman Parker placed fourth in the district meet and was a state qualifier.
Kingsville High School boys and girls’ basketball players were recently given post-season honors.
On the boys team, which went 19-9 and won their conference and district championships, Ryan Bishop and Levi McKiddy were both selected to their All-District and All-Conference first teams. Dane Ross was named to the second team on both all-star lists. Bishop and McKiddy were also named members of the KMZU Dream Team.
Lady Tigers Kaylee Herring and Alie Hawley were both named to the All-District Team, while Herring earned All-Conference second-team honors.
Both of the players were also named to the KMZU Dream Team.
OBITUARIES
KELLY JO CLAIBOURN
Kelly Jo Claibourn, 38, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Kansas City, MO.
Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her children’s education fund in care of Hawthorn Bank, 220 W. White Oak, Independence, MO 64050.
Kelly was born January 9, 1971 in Independence to Jerry G and Joanne (Johnson) Vance, Jr. and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1989. She was a devoted mother, sister and daughter who was fun-loving and enjoyed woodworking and crafts and had worked as an office manager for Elf Machine Shop.
She is survived by her mother, Joanne Tevis and her husband John of Kingsville, MO; her father, Jerry Vance, Jr. of Independence, MO; a son, Tyler Mullins; four daughters, Jessi Claibourn, Hannah Claibourn, Charly Claibourn and Alex Claibourn and their father, Jeff Claibourn of Sugar Creek, MO; two sisters, Kacy Vance and Lindsey Vance, both of Independence, MO; a brother, Kip Vance and his wife Amy of Independence, MO; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Carson-Speaks Chapel.
DON W. KIRKPATRICK
Don W. Kirkpatrick, 71, died unexpectedly on march 29, 2009 at his home in Independence, MO.
Don was born January 3, 1938 in Warrensburg, MO, son of Jessamine and James C. Kirkpatrick.
Don married his high school sweetheart, Annetta Fraley, on June 23, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Annetta; a daughter, Dee A. Yancey and husband Craig, Holden; and two sons, James K. Kirkpatrick and wife Kristy, Pleasant Hill, and Larry D. Kirkpatrick and wife Marla, Warrensburg; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1956-1958 and the University of Missouri School of Journalism 1959-1961 before returning to the family newspaper in Windsor.
Annetta and Don published The Windsor Review, a weekly newspaper in Windsor, Missouri, in the 1960s and published The Lamar Democrat, a daily newspaper in Lamar, MO 1972-1974. During these years he was a member of and actively involved in the Missouri Press Association.
In 1974, Don became director of advertising at The Daily Star Journal, Warrensburg, and held that position until he retired from the newspaper business in 1998. In 1999 he began his employment with L-3 as a contract employee for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics in Kansas City, MO and was employed there at the time of his death.
Don served on the executive board of the Missouri Baptist Convention from 1986 to 1991, during which time he served on the Word & Way Baptist newspaper committee. He was named as a charter member of the newspaper’s board of trustees from 2001 to 2006, serving as chairman for two years. He returned to the board of trustees again in 2008 and was currently serving on the Word & Way Board.
Serving the Lord and being with his family were his greatest joys. He leaves a legacy of faith to his wife, family and all who knew and loved him. He loved to work in the yard and enjoyed growing his flowers.
He was ordained a deacon in 1969 and was currently a member of Second Baptist Church, Liberty, MO.
A visitation and celebration of Don’s life will be Sunday, April 5 from 2-4 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 303 E. Kansas, Liberty, MO. A private family graveside service will be at Sunset Hills in Warrensburg, MO.
The family suggests memorial gifts may be made to the Word & Way, 3236 Emerald Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements by Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO.
JUNE HAMMOND ROBERTS
June Hammond Roberts, age 85, Raytown, MO, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, at home.
She was born June 28, 1923 in Fairmount, MO the daughter of Arch and Laura (Hammond) Webb. She had lived in Raytown many years and worked in the electronics industry. After 10 years of residence in John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, she moved to Temple Heights Manor in Raytown two years ago. She attended the Baptist Temple of Kansas City.
Surviving her passing are one daughter, Vicky Dale, Bates City, MO; and one granddaughter, Monica Dale; and her sisterhood of ladies at Temple Heights.
Cremation was under the direction of Ben Cast & Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Temple Heights Manor II, 5440 Blue Ridge Cutoff (816-358-6857).
MERLIN L. VON GLAHN
Merlin L. Von Glahn, 75, of Kingsville, formerly of Belmont, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.
Merlin LeRoy Von Glahn was born April 24, 1933 in Belmont, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Evelyn Jones Von Glahn. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. “Betty” Corlett on September 22, 1962 in Belmont, where the couple made their home. Merlin was a truck driver by trade. He also did carpenter work throughout the years. He moved from Belmont to Kingsville in 2008 to be near his daughter. He loved working jigsaw puzzles, woodworking and watching westerns.
Survivors include his daughter, Ann Sullivan and her husband, Dale of Kingsville; two grandchildren, Moriah Sullivan and Cherokee “Kea” Sullivan and her special friend, Zach Rogers of Kingsville; three brothers and their wives, Charles and Shirley Von Glahn of Belmont, Jerry and Kayrn Von Glahn, also of Belmont, and Dalen and Doris Von Glahn of Fifield, Wisconsin. Merlin is also survived by close friends, Randy Rogers, Jeff and Sharon Rogers, Jason Rogers and Brandie Rogers, all of Kingsville, and Eric Rogers of Clinton.
He was preceded in death by both parents and his wife Betty.
Memorial services were held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Reverend S.E. Moore officiating.
The family received friends from 4:30 p.m. until service time, Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.
JOYCE KAY WEBB
Joyce Kay Webb, 59, Pilot Point, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on September 24, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Homer Elmer and Addie Mae (Cassidy) Frisbey. Kay was a 1967 graduate of Lone Jack High School in Missouri. She married Paul Webb on June 17, 1972. Kay worked as a home health aide for Bluebonnet Home Care and had worked as a bus driver for Pilot Point Independent School District. She also had served as a volunteer emergency medical technician with Pilot Point Ambulance Service at one time. Kay enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her mother, Addie Frisbey of Holden, MO; two sons, Dirk Webb and wife Jennifer of Denton and Doug Webb and wife Georgina of Pilot Point; and one daughter, Heather Massengale and husband Jason of Aubrey. She is also survived by two brothers, Forrest Earl Frisbey of Kingsville, MO and Ronald Eugene Frisbey of Holden, MO and five grandchildren, Riley Webb of Denton, Preston and Parker Webb of Pilot Point and Austin and Addison Massengale of Aubrey. Survivors also include several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.
Kay was preceded in death by her father, Homer Elmer Frisbey.
A funeral service, under the direction of Slay Memorial Funeral Center, was held Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. at New Life Worship Center in Pilot Point with Jim Brown and Brandon Henderson officiating. Burial followed in Belew Cemetery in Aubrey. Visitation was held Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Slay Memorial Funeral Center in Aubrey.
To light a candle in memory of Kay, please visit www.familyowned.net.
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