Mound City Published & Printed in Mound City, Missouri Vol. 136, No. 38 75¢ NEWS www.moundcitynews.com Thursday • March 24 • 201 6 Jeremiah Johnson band to play blues at State Theater Band performed at the State Theater in 2014 and is coming back for another show Enjoy the blues? Well, don’t miss this plays bass and sings backup vocals; Jim opportunity to see one of the best blues Rosse, who plays trumpet; Stuart Wil- shows that will come to the area. liams, who plays saxophone, flute and The Jeremiah Johnson Band, an origi- harmonica; and Brad Martin, who plays Easter nal American Rock N’ Blues band from drums. In 2011, the Jeremiah Johnson St. Louis, MO, will perform at the State Band entered the International Blues Greetings Theater in Mound City on Saturday, Challenge and won the 2011 St. Louis April 9, at 7 p.m. The band is a blues Blues Society Challenge. The band went Easter Sunday, rock band and draws inspiration from on to represent St. Louis in Memphis, March 27, 2016 artists like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hen- TN, and made it to the semifinals. Brought to you by the drix, BB King, Albert Collins, Albert Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. Mound City King, Johnny Winter, Alvin Lee from performance are $15 for adults and $5 advertisers inside wishing you Ten Years After, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, for students K-12 and may be purchased a Happy Easter weekend! and Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., to name at Mound City banks and Wells Bank just a few. in Oregon, MO. This is a season ticket The Jeremiah Johnson Band - Featuring lead guitarist and singer Jeremiah Johnson, trumpet player The Jeremiah Johnson Band is com- holder event. For more information call Jim Rosse, drummer Brad Martin and saxophonist Stuart Williams, played for the crowd at the State The- posed of Jeremiah Johnson, who plays (660) 442-5909 or visit www.mcstateth ater in Mound City, MO, on Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2014. The blues band, which put on a wonderful Easter Egg guitar and sings; Jeff Giradier, who eater.com. show in 2014, is coming back to the State Theater for another show on Saturday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. Hunt March 26 The First Christian Church at 402 East 5th Street in Mound City is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. It will begin at 10 Pelican Pursuit is back a.m. on the church grounds The Pelican Pursuit is back at Big Lake races and aggressive treks through wind- for children in the area. State Park near Craig, MO. Formerly ing trails, there is sure to be something sponsored by Community Hospital-Fair- for all ages and skill levels. These unique fax, MO, the 5K Trail Run/One Mile Fun races will showcase Missouri’s award- Walk is now being sponsored by Missouri winning trails’ system: 5K/One Mile Run Fish & Chicken State Parks, a division of the Missouri De- Pelican Pursuit at Big Lake State Park partment of Natural Resources. The event Saturday, April 2; 5K/13K Run White Fry at Graham will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. River Valley Trail Trek at Table Rock The Graham, MO, Lions The race route will take participants State Park Saturday, June 4; 5K Kayak + Club will be hosting a Fish through the beautiful park, past the new 5K Trail Run Adventure Challenge at Fin- and Chicken Fry with moun- A look at Holt camper cabins, around Boy Scout Island ger Lakes State Park Saturday, September tain oysters on Saturday, April and back to the shelter house. Prizes will 10; 8K/15K Trail Race Haulin’ Bass at 2, at the Graham Community be awarded and refreshments will be Stockton State Park Sunday, October 2; Building. The all-you-can-eat available upon completion of the course. and 5K/12K Run at Katy Trail State Park meal will be served from 4:30 County school safety The Pelican Pursuit is kicking off the Sunday, November 6. to 7 p.m. Adult prices are $10; Missouri State Parks’ race season as five To register for the Pelican Pursuit, or for state parks will host racing events this any of the Missouri State Parks’ events, go youth under age 12 may dine year. From fun runs and walks to kayak to mostateparks.com/race. for $5; and children under age Mound City, Oregon, Craig and Nodaway-Holt explain three may eat for free. It seems that what was thought to be ing drills for the students. “We have told only “the big city troubles” have perme- the students to always follow the staff ated the security of the small towns and members’ instructions in the event of schools. On Thursday, Feb. 11, a 19 year- an emergency.” The school encourages Filing deadline coming up for CH-F encourages old student at Tarkio (MO) High School, communication between students and Michael R. Knoth, went to school wear- the staff on a daily basis. This commu- August 2, 2016, Primary Election residents to take ing military-style clothing, boots and nication is crucial if a threat appears at The filing deadline is coming up for the County offices open to filing for the ballistic body armor. He reportedly dis- the school. August 2, 2016, Primary Election. The August 2 Primary are: First and Second needs’ assessment played a fully loaded magazine to an- Security doors are in place at Mound deadline to file for federal, state and coun- District County Commissioners, Sheriff, other student that day. Fortunately, that City, with signs to indicate the need to ty offices is Tuesday, March 29, at 5 p.m. Assessor, Public Administrator, Coroner, survey student alerted a teacher and local law “buzz in” to be recognized and allowed Federal and state offices open in the Surveyor, Township or Ward Committee- Community Hospital-Fair- enforcement was contacted. The super- into the building. Mr. Eaton stated that August 2 Primary are: U.S. Senator, Gov- man and Township or Ward Committee- fax (CH-F) in Fairfax, MO, is intendent followed protocol and isolated most procedural details involving a ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of woman. Filings for these positions may be encouraging area residents to the student. It was then discovered that threat at the school cannot be divulged State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, made in the County Clerk’s office at the take a survey recently released Knoth’s backpack contained a loaded to the public for safety reasons, but said Representatives in Congress for each courthouse located at 102 W. Nodaway called the Community Health Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol, six that the school has several means of in- Congressional District (8), Members of Street in Oregon, MO. Needs’ Assessment. This sur- loaded 9mm pistol magazines, three ternal communication. the House of Representatives in each Leg- For more information about filing for vey is an effort by CH-F to loaded .223- or .556-caliber magazines, One point that the public does need islative District, and Respresentative for the above mentioned offices, refer to a le- determine what the health a spring-assisted knife, a seat belt cut- to know is that parents and other citi- the First District. Filings for these offices gal notice which appeared in the January needs are in the area and how ter and a window punch. In his vehicle zens should stay away from the school may take place in the Missouri Secretary 7, 2016, issue of the Mound City News. the hospital can adapt to meet in the school parking lot, authorities of State’s office in the James C. Kirkpat- A complete list of filings will appear in those needs. The survey takes found two loaded 9mm magazines and See Page A2 rick State Information Center at 600 West this newspaper after the filing deadline on about 10 to 15 minutes and 15 loaded .223/.556-caliber magazines. Main Street in Jefferson City, MO. March 29. can be submitted online at On a search of Knoth’s home, investi- www.FairfaxMed.com. gators found a loaded machine gun, an Armalite (AR)-style .223/.556 pistol, a second machine gun (UZI-style 9mm) and numerous rounds of ammunition Out-of-State Vehicle Sales Tax on the April Ballot Feed My and loaded magazines. It is possible that a horrible tragedy Read ballot language carefully, no means yes Sheep Dinner was averted that day. The school per- sonnel responded quickly and correctly. On Tuesday, April 5th, Mound City vot- water and waste water treatment. dealerships which would no longer be The first annual Feed My Have all the schools in the area prepared ers residing in the city limits will be asked What is the city’s sales tax rate? The required to collect the tax. to consider the continuation of an existing rate for Mound City is 1.5%. (4.225% What does a “Yes” or “No” vote Sheep Dinner (including a for the unthinkable? silent auction) will be held at sales tax on purchases of out-of-state mo- state tax, 1.5% city sales taxes, 2.5% other mean? the River of Hope Fellowship Mound City Schools tor vehicles, trailers, boats and outboard local taxes, for a total of 8.225%) A “Yes” vote means that local sales Church on Saturday, April 9, Mound City R-2 Superintendent Ken motors. What is the sales tax rate that I cur- taxes will only be collected on eligible in- from 5 to 7 p.m. The church Eaton acknowledged the appropriate Is this a new tax? No.