H.O.P.E. Takes Up Business Items In Regular Board Meeting
Routine business items had the attention of the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors when the body gatherered for its Wednesday, April 19 meeting. Two requests for rental of Community Activity Center were taken up by the Board early in the meeting. The first was from Tara Martley, for a March of Dimes fundraiser, which will be…
Read MoreHelen I. (Anderson) Garrett
Helen I. (Anderson) Garrett, 90 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Sunrise Rehab in Raymore, Missouri. Helen was born March 2, 1933 to Willie A. and Ollie J. Welch) Anderson in Huntingdale, Missouri. On February 4, 1955, she married James S. Garrett in Kansas City, Kansas. Helen worked at Aetna…
Read MoreMax Marlin Frazier February 6, 1935 – April 15, 2023
Max M. Frazier, (88), of Pace, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2023, after a short yet extremely aggressive bout with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. As a United State Air Force veteran, he was immensely proud to have served his country. Max loved people and…
Read MoreClarence Samuel Briscoe
Clarence Samuel Briscoe, 96, passed away March 31, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. He was born to Charles Perry Briscoe and Clara C. Ridenhour Briscoe on September 16, 1926. After graduating from Holden High School, Sam joined the Army in 1944. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Philippines…
Read MoreElection Of Officers Highlight April 11 R-III Board Of Education Meeting
Certification of the recent election results, election of officers and several new business items highlighted the April 11 meeting of the Holden R-III School Board of Education. After approving the consent agenda and recognizing the State Science Olympiad team members with plaques for their qualification and participation at the state level, the Board went into…
Read MoreAccident Claims Life Of Holden Woman
A Holden woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Johnson County Wednesday, April 12, 2023. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by 65-year-old Mary Kuykendall attempted to cross the highway and traveled into the path of another vehicle. The second vehicle then struck Kuykendall. Kuykendall…
Read MoreStandoff Results In Arrest Of Holden Man
After a standoff of approximately five hours with law enforcement, 44-year old Travis Chatfield was arrested by the Holden Police Department and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm – dangerous felon and making a false report. The standoff began at approximately 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 14 when the Holden Police responded to a report…
Read MoreKingsville R-I School District Gives Overwhelming Support in Passing Bond Issue, Elects Three, Three-Year School Board Members
Kingsville R-III voters showed overwhelming support for their district when they passed a $2 million-plus bond issue in the April 4, general election. The vote, 86-24 (78-18%), enables the district to: go forward with the following priorities: • A new roof; • Foundation repair to the NW portion of the building. Along with concrete and…
Read MoreApril 4 Election Day Good For Incumbents, Proposition In Holden
It was a good day for incumbents and a proposition last Tuesday (April 4) when voters went to the polls in a General Election. In Holden, there were four City Council seats to be filled, all of which were uncontested two-year terms. Ward I was filled by incumbent Forrest Brillhart (33-0); Ward II was won…
Read MoreYoss Bros Hosts Good Friday Fundraiser
Yoss Bros. Grocery will be hosting their annual Fundraiser for the Holden School Foundation this Friday (Good Friday)! Caleb Frazier, Manager, has graciously hosted six Fundraisers for the Foundation. Please help support our District’s Teachers and Students with opportunities to be awarded an Impact Grant through your contributions. This Fundraiser is good All Day (7:30…
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