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Polar Plunge on Feb. 24 The ‘Greatest Plunge on Earth’ at Lake Viking

The 12th Annual Polar Plunge will take place Feb. 24. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Viking. Their Reason for Freezin’ is to benefit Special Olumpics athletes of Missouri. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,200 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the NorthMissouri. The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Chillicothe Correctional Center, Crossroads Correctional Center and Western Missouri Correctional Center and will take place at the Lake Viking Clubhouse. Day-of registration begins at 11 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 2 p.m. Pee Wee Plunge for those nine-and-under will be at 12 noon; registration fee is $25. In 2018, Polar Plungers raised over $30,000 for Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75 to participate and can earn incentives by reaching fundraising goals. This year’s goal is $35,000, and organizers hope to break the million-dollar mark across the state with 13 events. Costumes are highly encouraged. Awards will be given in the following categories: top fundraisers, top fundraising group; top (continued on page 3)

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New faces, same commitment to service at Stith Funeral Home McWilliams Family Funeral Home in Gallatin, owned by David and Deanna McWilliams for the past 19 years, was recently sold to a Polo couple. Kyle and Erin Stith purchased the funeral homes, located at Gallatin and Jamesport, and officially took over the reins on Jan. 1, 2019. “We are grateful to David and Deanna for making the transition a smooth one,” says Kyle. “They opened up the funeral home to us before they left so that we could meet everyone.” Both Kyle and Erin have family connections to the area. Kyle was born in Lathrop and grew up on a farm outside of Polo. He is a 2009 graduate of Polo High School. He worked for Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service prior

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to receiving his funeral director’s license in 2015. He purchased the former Bailey & Cox funeral homes in Lathrop and Polo that same year. Erin was born and raised on a farm outside of Odessa and graduated from Odessa R-7 High School. She later attended the police academy and served on

the Cameron Police Department for 15 years. She and Kyle were married in 2016 and she obtained her funeral director’s license in 2018. Both will serve as full-time funeral directors in the communities they serve. “We’ll both be handling day(continued on page 16)

Tech-savvy kids tumbling into county library for e-cards The Daviess County Library has such a high volume for users of TumbleBooks, that the state library has asked what the staff is doing to get such high numbers. “Our success with TumbleBooks is directly related to the issue of e-cards to students in the county,” says Library Director Elizabeth Plotner. “Former director, Jan Johnson, initiated this program, working with Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple and the Gallatin schools (elementary, middle and high) as our first attempt.” TumbleBook Library is an online database of children’s ebooks. The storybook collection includes favorite authors, classic fairytales as well as best selling titles. TumbleBooks are presented as animated, talking picture

books, read-along chapter books, national geographic videos, nonfiction books, and playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. School librarians coordinate with the cataloguer in the library to secure parental permission slips and issue card numbers. These cards are only viable for electronic materials, such as e-books, e-audio books, TumbleBooks, Pronunciator (another great tool), OverDrive, Libby, and Axis360. The card numbers allow students to utilize their Chromebooks to access these databases, programs and materials. “Teachers understand how attractive the digital world is to their students and incorporate or suggest use of our materials (continued on page 3)

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How long will this snowman reign? This colorful snowman towers above the summit of a huge snow pile pushed by street crews onto the southwest corner of the courthouse square. Jesse and Malakai Gray took advantage of the opportunity, not only creating the snow statue but adding spray paint for a little “extra” eye candy. With temperatures expected to plunge later this week, nobody knows just how long the snowman will last before melting away.

The Daviess County Health Department will be hosting the 4th Annual Heart Healthy Free Lunch for Women’s Health from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. There will be educational material available. All are invited to attend. Heart disease is no match for the power of women’s voices. Most women don’t notice the symptoms of heart disease until it’s too late. That’s why heart disease has been called the silent killer. But we won’t be silent. Many of these deaths can be prevented! The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women is the world’s largest network of women sharing together to save women’s lives from heart dis-

AFC Championship: Kansas City hosts the New England Patriots at 5:40 p.m. Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium Chiefs (12-4) picked as favorites over 5-time Super Bowl champion Patriots (11-5), despite Patriots’ blowout victory over the LA Chargers

ease. Millions of women have united to raise their voices about their #1 killer. With your help, many more lives can be saved. This year’s menu will be chicken vegetable soup, broccoli salad, and triple berry crisp.

GHS Courtwarming moved to Thursday Gallatin Courtwarming coronation and the varsity basketball games with South Harrison have been moved from Friday to Thursday, Jan. 17, due to inclement weather expected to begin on Friday. The Gallatin Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament, scheduled for Jan. 17-19, has been cancelled.

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The seat of luxury Gadgets keep getting smarter these days. I worry that we’re not. Now, in the name of progress, there’s an internet-connected app that allows you to flush a toilet with a voice command. No foolin’. Maybe such things no longer strike you as strange. But sounds do get a bit strange when you’re alone in the bathroom. I know. Since the first of the new year I spent the better part of a week running to and fro in dire need of the restroom, and I guarantee nobody would want to hear anything that went on in there. Every smart device in your home allows advertisers to target you more precisely than ever before. And I suppose nothing is excluded, not even the toilet. Of course, companies say they build these products not for snooping but for our convenience. The new smart toilet I read about not only flushes by voice command but can also raise or lower the lid. That’s ironic. It’s all about selling “hands-free” convenience yet designed for use in a setting that’s about as personally hands-on as you can get. I used to marvel about the progress my grandparents’ generation witnessed during their span in the first eight decades of the 20th Century. I’d think about the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1902, setting the O the Editors S ike stage for the space flight putting the first man on the moon by 1969. Or think about electricity. In 1906 the General Electric Company was the first to patent a method of making tungsten filaments for use in incandescent light bulbs, a step leading to today’s LED lights and solar by Darryl Wilkinson power. Or think about television, from the first television drama aired in 1930 in London, England, to the mammoth plasma screens now commonplace in so many households. And what’s this generation talking about? Voice command toilets. Granted, smart toilets are a considerable improvement over the outhouse at the little country church where I grew up or the 2-holer located next to the garden on grandpa’s farm. I read where flush toilets were invented in 1596 but didn’t become widespread until 1851. For many more decades most people were familiar with communal outhouses, chamber pots and even holes in the ground before the availability of water converted toilets into a daily luxury we take for granted. But just when you thought things have gone just about as far as they can go, enter the voice command toilet ...which is also heated and can play music and the news through its speakers! All sorts of voice-enabled products are all the rage. Now you can buy a refrigerator that comes with an app that lets you check on its contents while you’re grocery shopping. There’s also a toothbrush that can recommend where you should brush more. By emphasizing convenience, these smart gadgets using digital interfaces make you forget that whatever you choose is being monitored. It’s something to ponder, the next time you settle down to “rest” on the throne all by yourself to rest for a spell. Consider this: If you’re using one of these new apps, are you really alone? Don’t misunderstand me. It’s not all bad. There’s also a new smartphone app that lets you control how the room smells through a fragrance diffuser. I suppose that measures both before entering the bathroom and when you exit. Now that’s progress! What’s next? The picture of my buddy Margaret shows her age. The sags and wrinkles on my computer screen were soon followed by a host of other classmates “friending” me with snapshots of their grandchildren who I otherwise would have assumed to be my own age. Good grief! This is becoming an epidemic! What they call social media is fast becoming a medical emergency. And then I was smacked in my aging face by the obvious ...Margaret was looking at my picture and thinking the same thing! All of these dear friends from my childhood are able to sit at our laptops and watch each other decay, frame by crumbling frame.

It’s time to build the wall by Congressman Sam Graves

It’s a new year and a new Congress. Last week, I was sworn in for another term as the Congressman for Missouri’s 6th District. It is an absolute honor to represent North Missouri and one that I don’t take lightly. We have a lot of work ahead of us. The first order of business is to ensure that we secure our border and build the wall. The humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border is only getting worse. Without a secure border, illegal immigration, gang violence, crime, drugs, and human trafficking will continue unimpeded. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), they’ve arrested approximately 235,000 illegal aliens on various criminal charges or convictions in the United States including roughly 100,000 for assault, 30,000 for sex crimes, and 4,000 for homicides in the last two years alone! In addition to the violent crime, the drug problem is America is magnified because of the border crisis. Most of the heroin that is killing our friends, family members and neighbors is coming across the southern border. Let’s not forget the fact that illegal is still just that -- illegal.

If you don’t come to this country legally, you shouldn’t be here. We should be diligent in ensuring that people aren’t able to come across the border illegally. This is just common-sense. We owe it to our citizens, our Border Patrol agents and the nation to build the wall and secure the border. This isn’t a new concept; in fact, it’s one that I’ve always supported. That’s why I voted at the end of December to build the wall and fully fund the government. Quite simply, the border shouldn’t be open, and the government

shouldn’t be closed. Considering the magnitude of this crisis, the President is asking for a modest amount of funding for border security and there’s no reason to not approve it. In order to ensure the sovereignty and safety of our nation, we must secure the border now. It’s time to build the wall. Securing our border is just one of what I know will be many challenges in 2019. However, it’s critical that we face these challenges head on. I look forward to the year ahead and doing what’s best for North Missouri.

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A lesson from Missouri on the lost art of compromise Members of Congress and the U.S. president might want to look to Missouri for lessons about the consequences of holding a government budget hostage to achieve a legislative objective. In 2003 an example arose when a Missouri governor’s budget blackmail probably contributed to his re-election defeat. For another governor, a budget compromise avoided a potential political disaster. The 2003 budget battle arose when Gov. Bob Holden presented to the legislature a budget to expand various government programs well beyond what state tax collections could cover. To fund those spending increases, Holden proposed what would have been one of the state’s largest tax increases. But the Democratic governor had a problem. Republicans who opposed tax increases controlled the legislature. So, it was no surprise they rejected a budget based on higher taxes. Holden refused to back down. The Missouri governor vetoed the smaller budget and called lawmakers back into an immediate special session to reconsider the tax increase to fund his larger budget. Holden’s plan got little consideration by the legislature which ignored his tax hike idea and simply passed the identical lower

budget the governor had rejected. In response, Holden again vetoed the budget and called lawmakers back into a second special session. But his refusal to budge got him nowhere. When the legislature again rejected the governor’s tax hikes and larger budget, Holden caved and signed the legislature’s no-tax-increase spending plan. The Democratic governor’s taxand-spend legacy haunt- by Phill rooks ed the remainder of his administration. A year later when he presented his budget plan to lawmakers in the formal “State of the State” address, the House GOP leader shouted out “Release the money, Governor!” in objection to Holden’s withholding a portion of education funding to put pressure for higher taxes. It was the first time in nearly onehalf century I can remember a legislator shouting at a governor in the middle of the formal State of the State address. But it was an indication of how deeply Holden had damaged his ability to work with the legislature by his refusal to seek a middle ground.

The continuing budget and tax controversy spelled the end of Holden’s administration. Later that year, in 2004, he decisively lost the Democratic primary to Claire McCaskill, who narrowly lost the gubernatorial election to Republican Matt Blunt. I’ve often wondered whether Bob Holden might have had a more promising future if he’d been willing to compromise. After all, the benefits of compromise had been demonstrated just a few years earlier, in 1997, by Gov. Mel Carnahan. Carnahan sought expanded funding for family planning, which had been a priority issue for him. But a majority of the legislature opposed abortion and any potential funding to Planned Parenthood. Although Carnahan’s Democratic Party controlled the legislature, lawmakers gridlocked and adjourned that year’s regular session without funding the state departments providing health and mental health services. It was a potential budget crisis. Carnahan immediately called a special session in which a compromise was found and the budgets were passed. Carnahan

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got the family planning money, but with language prohibiting any of it going to Planned Parenthood. That compromise resolved what could have been a major political problem for Carnahan’s subsequent campaign for the U.S. Senate a few years later. Of course, we’ll never know because the governor died in a plane crash shortly before the 2000 election. As I follow the budget deadlock in Washington that impacts so many federal employees, private government contractors and citizens expecting government services, I keep thinking about Missouri’s history of obstruction versus compromise on budget disputes. There’s a lesson from Missouri that those in Washington might want to consider about the benefits of compromise compared to the potential costs of obstinacy. The founders of our country never used the phrase “the art of compromise” in our Constitution, but they did establish a system that made compromise between competing sides essential for our governmental process to function. Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a statehouse reporter since 19 7 0 . H e is the statehouse correspondent for KMO X R adio, director of MD N and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Rotary trivia night The 4th Annual Gallatin Rotary Trivia Contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Spillman Center, 308 S. Broadway, Jamesport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with competition at 6:30 p.m. Teams are six to eight people. The cost is $20 per person. Snacks and soft drinks are provided. Contact Stacey Maxwell at 660-605-2142.

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fundraising school; and top law enforcement. Golden Plunger Awards for the most creative costumes will also be presented to top group and top individuals. The easiest way to register is online at www.somo.org/plunge. Participants may also request paper registration forms from the SOMO area office at prawitz@somo.org. All plunging participants will receive an official Polar Plunge commemorative shirt, bragging rights for freezing your fur off. Polar Plunge sponsors include Barnes Baker Automotive Group, Max Curnow Chevrolet Buick, Smithfield Hog Production, Lake Viking Association. For more information about the Polar Plunge, please contact Melody Prawitz, at (816) 233-6232 or email prawitz@somo.org. About Special Olympics MO Special Olympics Missouri is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 15,000 athletes participate in 21 Olympic-type sports throughout the state. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with their fellow athletes, their family and friends, and communities across Missouri. Visit Special Olympics at www.somo.org. Engage with us on Twitter @somissouri; fb.com/ plungemo.

A nother c orner gas station soon j u st a memory Demolition of a landmark in Gallatin is underway just south of the business square. The cement block retail garage building once housed Tate Oil Company, physical evidence of times past when filling stations occupied many of the busiest street corners in every small town. Tate Oil Company was founded in 1974 when Phil Tate purchased the Skelly Oil jobbership from Homer and Ruby Whitt. Then in 1976 Tate folded the DX Oil jobbership from the late R. L. Trimm into the business. The company office for tank wagon deliveries as well as a garage for all types of automotive and light truck repairs and maintenance were at this location on Van Buren Street and Highway 13 (South Main). A decade later Tate Oil was affiliated with Getty gasoline products – note the gas pump price of $1.22 per gallon of regular in the photo inset which appears in the Daviess County History Book (1985). After Phil Tate was elected to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives, the business was leased to be operated by others beginning in 1987; in recent years the building was vacant. Once the building is completely removed, more parking spaces will be available for Gallatin United Methodist Church, shown west of the work now underway.

Lunchbox programs, tax assistance offered at the Daviess County Library A new program, Musictime@ thelibrary, will begin Friday, Jan. 18, 10-10:30 am for walking babies through pre-K aged children and their parent/parents. Kathy Hensley of Hearts & Hands Reflexology will be at Daviess County Library, Saturday, Jan. 19, beginning at 10am. Come and learn a little bit of the history of the ancient practice of reflexology and many of its health benefits.

Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Daviess County Library when Deanna Lewis from the Active Aging Resource Center will be present to assess eligibility for Missouri Property Tax Credit Claims. A tax credit is based upon paid real estate taxes or paid rent receipts. Persons must be 65 years of age, 100% disabled, or 60 years of age and receiving survivors’

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including up to 3 state returns. On Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Daviess County Health Department will be in the house taking blood pressures. Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m., will be the make-up for Christie Froman’s “Core Conditioning” seminar. For more info, check the calendar on the website www. daviesscountylibrary.org, then “Quick Links/Library Events” or call the library at 660-663-3222.

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Ellis on State Tech dean’s list for fall Colton Ellis of Jamesport was among students at State Technical College of Missouri who were eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale.

Career day Could these be chunks of meteorites? These three pieces of … well, that’s the question. Blackie Wortman of Gallatin pulled these three pieces from the ground last week, knowing where they were for the past couple of years. Each chunk weighs in excess of 100 pounds. Although some of the

pitted, mixed composition appears metallic there are no evident magnetic properties. Some speculate these are examples of meteorites. The only thing for sure is that Blackie isn’t saying exactly where he found them. [Staff photo/DW]

Northwest Missouri State will connect talent with opportunities when it hosts Career Day from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. Career Day focuses on internship and fulltime employment opportunities in a variety of different employment sectors. Call 660.562.1250 or www.nwmissouri.edu/career.

February Food Stamp comes early Missourians who are eligible for Food Stamp benefits will receive their February Food Stamp benefit by Jan. 20, due to the partial federal government shutdown. Missourians will be notified of this change and must be aware that this is an early payment of the February Food Stamp benefit. “It’s important for families to understand that they will not get a Food Stamp benefit again in February, and we caution them to not immediately spend the benefit because it must feed their family for both months,” said Steve Corsi, director, Department of Social Services. Food Stamp benefits are 100% federally funded and are not appropriated through the Missouri state budget. In December 2018, the Food Stamp program served 327,740 Missouri families or 703,365 individuals, and the av-

Joins Access II Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin welcomed their newest team member, Kaytee Smith, this January. She is working as a licensed practical nurse in consumer homes. Kaytee moved to Hamilton from Savannah to be closer to family. She is married to Brandon Smith, a sales engineer at Walter Tools. They have a threeyear-old daughter and she is due with a baby boy in July. Kaytee has been in nursing for six years. She started at a drug and alcohol rehab center and also worked at a mental health hospital in St. Joseph. She most recently did pediatric in-home care. She’ll be working for Access II as an LPN throughout the eightcounty coverage area. She will do medication set-ups and nursing visits in the homes of elderly people with disabilities.

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Gallatin Police ready for new year The Gallatin Police Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Pictured, front from left, are Lloyd Simon and Chief Richards; second row, James Kirkendoll, Rick Pointer, Sargent Cyle Fewins; and back row, Johnnie McKee, Jason Melton and Seth Allen.

Active Aging Resource Center Calendar of Events Jan. 18: Blood pressure checks 11-12 Jan. 21: We are open on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Jan. 30: Blood pressure checks 11-12 BINGO every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Game Night every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Menus Jan. 21-25 Monday: chicken pot pie, lettuce salad, bran muffin, hot roll, strawberries and bananas; Tuesday: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, California blend, pears; Wednesday: egg salad sandwich, tomato soup, carrots and celery w/peanut butter, Mandarin oranges; Thursday: tator tot casserole, oriental cole slaw, whole grain bread, fruit gelatin; Friday: chicken parmesan, peas, garlic bread, tossed salad, apple salad.

Christmas lights winner announced Stacy and Kristy Burns won Gallatin’s Christmas “Light Up the Night” contest, which was sponsored by the Christmas Around the Square committee. They were awarded a $75 credit on their utility bill in January, courtesy of the City of Gallatin. There were no entries in the commercial division.

What’s in your wall? Samantha and Stephen Wood found this picture in the wall of their newly purchased house on the corner of Clay and East Mill. The house used to be a duplex long ago. It looks like the picture was given to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Runnels by Marjorie Jean Hathaway, who was 18 years old in 1944. They would like to find Marjorie’s family and give the picture back to them. Please message the Woods on their social media site if you have any information or call Samantha’s cell at 660605-1542.

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The Gallatin Police Department will be holding a concealed carry class on Jan. 19. This course will teach you concealed carry law according to Missouri Statute and provide you with the training required to apply for a Missouri Concealed Carry Permit. You will be required to shoot a semiautomatic handgun or a revolver. If you call and preregister the cost will be $60. You must bring your handgun and 40 rounds of ammunition to train and qualify. (Loaner guns are available). Contact Chief Mark Richards at 660-663-9512.

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The Daviess County Senior Citizens’ Service Fund Tax Board is requesting bids for funding from non-profit entities to assist in Nutrition, Health, and Quality of Life Services for Daviess County Residents sixty (60) years of age or older. Bids will be accepted only on Bid Forms provided by the Tax Board and will not be accepted by any entity who has failed to provide Financial Agreements or year end reports to the board in the past. Bid forms may be obtained at the Daviess County Clerk’s office or by contacting: Daviess County Commissioners ATTN: Daviess County SCS Board Daviess County Courthouse Gallatin, MO 64640 Completed Bid Forms must be received at the above address by March 1, 2019. Daviess County SCS Tax Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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Courthouse will close Monday for MLK day The Daviess County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King day.

from the minutes of the Jan. 9, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Bills were approved. Minutes from the last meeting were approved.

charge of assault fourth degree and was sentenced to 10 days jail with credit for time served. On an E felony charge of damage to jail property, he was sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections. A dissolution of marriage was granted to Jack D. Berten Jr., from Linda M. Berten, with her maiden name Cosgrove restored. Probation was extended one year for Ayla Peterson. Civil cases filed: Terry Michael Roberts, Crossroads Correctional Center, Cameron, vs. State of Missouri, motion for post conviction relief; Sherry Johnson, Gallatin, vs. Brandon Johnson, Gallatin, dissolution of marriage; Division of Employment Security vs. David L. Arnold, Gallatin, certificate of assessment of overpaid benefits. A ssoc i ate D i vi si on Ci vi l Court Breach of contract: A default judgment was entered for World Acceptance Corporation and against Roger D. Hobson. Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for Midwestern Health Management Inc. and against Brandon L. Bush; and for Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC and against Taryn Huggins. Capital One Bank NA vs. Leslie S. Hughes was tried by the court, with all issues in favor of the plaintiff. Limit driving privileges: Wayne A. Willits vs. Director of Revenue was tried by the court, and the petitioner was granted a limited driving privilege. The court ordered installation of an ignition interlock device. Small Claims over $100: Milbank Mills Inc. vs. Keith C. Harpster was dismissed by the court without prejudice.

James Lewis, bridge Supervisor, met with the comThe following mission and reportcases were heard by ed his crew would Judge Ryan Horsbe working on removing trees man on Jan. 9: from guardrails and continuing A jury trial was repairs at the shop. They have set for Sarah Elaine Dowell of been filling holes at bridge ap- Milan, 28, on a felony and misproaches this week. demeanor charge of possession Cheryl Alexander, director of controlled substance at corfor Daviess County Health De- rectional center. The trial is set partment, met with the com- for May 10, 2019. missioners and reported the Two cases against Amanda health department has received M. Rainey were transferred to a grant from DHSS to make the Livingston County on change campus tobacco free. They are of venue. She is charged with also exploring a facility for a trafficking in stolen identities, community fitness center and B felony, stealing $750 or more, will be doing free labs in April D felony, possession of confor the entire county. trolled substance, D felony, and David Cox moved to appoint misdemeanors of identity theft, Julie Osborn to fill a position on possession of marijuana and unthe SB40 Board. Wayne Uthe lawful possession of drug paraseconded; motion passed. phernalia. Her first appearance David Cox returned a call to in Livingston County will be on Janice Wieberg from SEMA re- Jan. 22. garding bridge projects PW927 Salvador Hernandez apand PW928, for which we have peared and entered a plea of not not received reimbursement guilty. The case was continued funding. The necessary forms to Jan. 22 for a bond hearing. A were completed and returned. medical furlough was granted, The commissioners re- with the appointment to be made viewed a retainer agreement by the Daviess-DeKalb Regional from Schraeder Law Office. Af- Jail. The defendant will be transter review, Wayne Uthe moved ported to the appointment by the to enter into another one-year DDRJ staff or Daviess County agreement with Schraeder Law Sheriff’s Office. Hernandez is Office. David Cox seconded; mo- the Gallatin restaurant owner tion passed. charged with sodomy, kidnapJackie Spainhower, Universi- ping, assault, rape, and patronty of Missouri Extension Office, izing prostitution. met with the commissioners The jury trial set for Vincent regarding agricultural training Sturgeon of Gallatin was reset classes she will be holding in to May 30-31. He is charged Daviess County. with kidnapping, domestic asDaviess County Sheriff Ben sault and endangering welfare Becerra met with the commis- of child. sioners regarding the 2019 budA jury trial for Kenneth Waln, Assessor’s Ofﬁce get. Winston, was set for April 30 on In addition to regular busiDaren Adkins, associate cir- charges of burglary and assault. ness hours, the assessor’s office cuit court judge, met with the A jury trial for Allen David will be open during the noon hour commissioners regarding a leak Coates was set for July 25-26, through March to accept your in a radiator in the circuit clerk’s 2019, on two counts of posses- assessment sheets. The sheets office. The commissioners will sion of child pornography. were mailed Dec. 31. If you have look into it. The suspended imposition not received one, please contact Matt Tabor with Hillyard, Inc. of sentence was revoked for the office. met with the commissioners re- Jonathan A. Rodgers on a D Please note, if you have built garding possible equipment pur- felony charge of possession of anything new, even if it is on chases for floor maintenance. controlled substance. He was skids, it must be reported to the The commissioners viewed sentenced to five years in the assessor on your personal proproads and bridges in Sheridan Department of Corrections. The erty sheet. and Jefferson townships in the court retains jurisdiction and orRecorder’s Ofﬁce afternoon. dered completion of a 120-day inMarriage licenses issued: The meeting adjourned at stitutional treatment program. GaryROUTINE CharlesPATROL Vanpelt, 53, and THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY NOT INCLUDE ACTIVITIES 3:30 p.m. Stacey M. CoslowDOES pled guilty Diane Louise Williams, 54, both This information is taken to an amended misdemeanor of Winston; Justin Ray Ensz, 22,

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www.daviesscountysheriff.com 1-8 -20 19 12:54 pm - Lake Viking, report of intoxicated person. 2:58 pm – Jameson, search for suspect making threats. 4:18 pm – Coffey, report of domestic disturbance. 6:47 pm - Report of stranded motorist on I-35 NB. 10:21 pm – Winston, report of domestic disturbance. 1-9 -20 19 9 am - Court in session. 5:31 pm - Forrest Patrick Kelley, 64, Gallatin, was transported to DDCRJ on two counts of failure to register as sex offender, both D felonies, with $15,000 bond. According to the probable cause statement, Kelley was convicted of sodomy with a child in Livingston County in 2000. His last registration was

on Dec. 14, 2018. Kelley has been staying at 207 West Jackson Street in Gallatin. Kelley also gave his home address as 23465 Otter Avenue on hospital admittance paperwork. As of Jan. 9, neither of these addresses had been reported on his sex offender registration. He had also been operating a 1995 Ford Ranger and a 1997 Dodge which were not on his registration. 1-10 -20 19 6:27 pm – Jamesport, domestic disturbance. 1-11-20 19 8:57 am - Cows out on 200th and July Ave. Owner contacted. 3:12 pm – Gallatin, Highway 134 motor vehicle slide off. 4:06 pm – Winston, motor vehicle slide off into building. No injury

reported. • Assisting in numerous reports of slide offs and bad road conditions. 1-12-20 19 • Assisting in continued reports of slide offs and bad road conditions. 1-13 -20 19 • Assisting in continued reports of slide offs and bad road conditions. 5:04 am - Lake Viking, report of domestic disturbance. Charges have been filed and a warrant has been issued, but the subject is not in custody. 1-14 -20 19 • Assisting in continued reports of slide offs and bad road conditions.

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from CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corporation as trustee for Michael Barrett to Finance of America Reverse LLC. Beneﬁciary Deeds Tracts in Salem, Grand River and Marion Townships, lots in Pattonsburg, an undivided oneeighth interest, from Valorie Jo Hulet to James Joseph Hulet, Jennifer Hulett, Carter Jay Hulet, Joshua David Hulet, Jessica Annemarie Carver, an undivided one-fifth interest each, LDPS; Lake Viking lot #2315 from Howard Junior Miller to Krista Ann Lutz, Kerri Linn Hyatt and Megan Marie Cole.

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Jan. 18 hearing set to close out water plant project A public hearing will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 at city hall in Gallatin to complete the Community Development Block Grant funding for the Water Improvement Project. The meeting is to close out the grant funding, which is one of the final steps in completing the project. “I’ll explain to the public about the project costs,” says Lance Rains, Community Development Coordinator at Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, which is holding the meeting. He added: “We’ve received no complaints by the public about anything regarding the water plant.” An electric pole bid was accepted for southern yellow pine poles from Arkansas Electric Cooperative for $10,899 with confirmation of grant money from MoPEP. The other electric pole bids were: Boarder States $10,995.75; Bridgewell $11,029.95. Teresa Eaton led a discussion on concerns and issues with the Gallatin Police Department. Additional concerns of indifference and needing a pro-active officer

to respond to calls were shared. She requested no retribution or retaliation to herself or family. Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for Jan. 14: one theft, shoplifting; 1 welfare check; two juvenile problems; one trespassing; one tampering; one medical emergency; one peace disturbance; one theft; one vandalism; one domestic disturbance. There were no major issues during the recent snow storm. The police did assist a car that got stuck on Richardson during the school rush by pushing the car out of the ditch. There is one dog in the pound. Two televisions that were purchased with EOC grant money have been installed in the board room. The EOC plans to use the three available televisions for a radar, EOC message board, and a hookup to a laptop for additional communication efforts during an emergency. Public Works Director Morey provided a 2018 Daily Water Usage Report to the board. Utility Service Company Inc. provided a report associated

Filing is over; candidates reported Gallatin Board of Aldermen incumbents Steve Evans, west ward, Carol Walker, east ward, and Barb Ballew, mayor, have refiled for their positions. No other candidates filed for the city positions. Filing dates for board of education members were Dec. 11, 2018, through Jan. 15, 2019. The election will be held on April 2. Gallatin R-5 has three candidates who filed for two positions to be filled. Both are three-year terms. Those who signed up were Dr. William Irby, incumbent, Jesse Bird, and Martin Sweatman. Two people filed for two open seats on the Winston R-6 School Board, C. Allen Rhoades, incumbent, and Christopher Lee.

At North Daviess R-3, James Duly, incumbent, Patty Baker, incumbent, and Ruth Lewis have filed as board candidates for two three-year terms. Tri-County R-7 at Jamesport has three openings, two full terms and a one-year term. Three individuals have signed up: Jennifer Simons, incumbent, Heath Carter, a current member appointed by the board to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Brandon Hoover, and Trent Brewer. Filing at Pattonsburg R-2 were Nathan Woodward, incumbent, Jason Teel, incumbent, Steven Pankau, and Brooke Johnson. The four candidates have filed for two positions with three-year terms.

Jac k D . S m i th 19 25-20 19 Funeral services for Jack Smith were held Jan. 15, 2019, at the Farwest Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Cameron. Burial was in Kidder Cemetery, with arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Jack Dean Smith, 93, Kidder, died on Jan. 9, 2019. Jack was born on May 30, 1925, in Joplin, to Thomas Dorsie and Aranola Iona (Brown) Smith. Jack was a 1944 graduate of Neodesha High School, Neodesha, KS. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines, serving in World War II and was injured at Anzo.

Jack was a member of the Masons, Eastern Star and Tops. He drove the OATS Bus for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Striegel Smith; and wife, Ethel Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Dorsianne (Gary) Secrest, Dixon, and Virginia Alexander, Kansas City; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Eleanor Jean Meredi th 19 26 -20 19 Funeral services for Eleanor Jean Meredith will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Martinsville. She

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with the pump testing and video logging of Well #1 which was completed Sept. 19, 2018. A report was provided for 2018 Utilities Overview that included all departments. The December transaction report was approved, and bills in the amount of $162,971.20 were approved for payment. The board reviewed the December 2018 Financial Review and approved the annual financial review for Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018. The board reviewed Eichler’s bookkeeping review for November 2018. A cemetery memorial request was discussed. Mayor Ballew will contact the individual to collect more information. Discussion regarding the electric service fee increase was tabled. City Clerk Hattie Rains will contact Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and BTC Bank about signature card changes. People Service Operation and Maintenance Report for November 2018 was reviewed. The board requested Public Works Director Morey to conduct a final inspection of the old fire station prior to signing the Gallatin Fire Protection District Resolution to terminate a real estate lease agreement. Mayor Ballew signed the Boy Scout Anniversary Week Proclamation which designates the week of Feb. 3-9 as Boy Scout Anniversary Week. The board entered closed session to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.

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The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin held on Monday, Jan. 14, at city hall. Present: Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, and Carol Walker, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett, and seven members of the community.

was the sister of Justine Vaughn of Pattonsburg. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made in care of Roberson Funeral Home. Eleanor Jean Meredith, 92, Bethany, formerly of New Hampton, died Jan. 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 13, 1926. On Feb. 14, 1951 she married Marlin Meredith in Martinsville. He preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 2008. Eleanor graduated from Martinsville High School and went on to Guard Business School.

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GHS boys 4-1 in GRC play; girls fall to 2-3 Gallatin teams traveled to Maysville Tuesday night for a pair of closely contested Grand River Conference games with the Wolverines. The Lady Bulldogs fell to a fourth quarter rally, 48-40, while the Bulldog boys came away with a 49-43 victory that moved them into second place in conference standings with a 4-1 record. Tristen Gibson notched 14 points and 5 steals to lead Galla-

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tin, now 9-6 overall. Dylan Burns added 11 points for the Bulldogs. The girls’ game stood tied at 30-30 heading into the fourth quarter but the Lady Wolverines took advantage of a 10-3 run to end the game with a flourish. Gallatin’s last lead came at the 3:53 mark of the fourth period when Karley Salmon hit a trey to put her team up, 37-36. Salmon and Addison Burns combined for 34 points for the Lady Bulldogs. Salmon scored 22 and Burns 12. Carli Beck earned a start for Gallatin and grabbed a team high 8 rebounds. Maysville also took the junior varsity game, 33-14. Top scorers for Gallatin were Taylor Hoover and Olivia Woody, each with 4 points.

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Gallatin Courtwarming coronation and the varsity basketball games with South Harrison have been moved from Friday to Thursday, Jan. 17, due to inclement weather expected to begin on Friday. The Gallatin Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament, scheduled for Jan. 17-19, has been cancelled.

North Daviess events coming up S p ag h etti D i nner The North Daviess R-3 seventh grade is sponsoring a dinner and card party on Jan. 18. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and cards will be played from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The game is pitch. The event is held in the high school cafeteria in Jameson. Cost is $15 for dinner and cards; $10 for dinner only; and $5 for cards only. Dinner will be spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert and drink. Calli ng all K ni g h ts, W olves and H usk i es North Daviess alumni basketball games will be played on Feb. 8. North Daviess (Jameson and Coffey) alumni and former

coaches may participate. The women’s game starts at 6 p.m. and men’s game at 6:45. Each game will consist of two 10-15 minute halves; five minute half time; running clock until last minute of each half; two time-outs per game. Players will be assigned to a team upon arrival. Admission (game only) for adults and players is $2; students $1. Courtwarming coronation will follow. Courtwarming dance admission is separate. The event is sponsored by the North Daviess R-3 Student Council. Concessions are provided by the senior class. Call the school at 660-828-4123 for more details

Missouri loses at South Carolina B y B enj am i n H errold Missouri traveled a long and winding road over the weekend, but eventually it led to an 85-75 loss at South Carolina on Sunday. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but this was the weekend of snow in Columbia, with the area receiving about 20 inches of snow. South Carolina’s Columbia was decidedly warmer and sunnier, but getting there was the hard part. Missouri had a flight chartered to take them there, per usual, but after a plane slid off the Columbia airport runway in the winter weather. The airport closed, meaning the Tigers couldn’t fly and the game needed to be postponed. Missouri rode a bus to Kansas City Saturday and got a flight to South Carolina that day, before playing a rare Sunday SEC men’s basketball game the next day. The game itself went largely as expected, a competitive contest that South Carolina eventually won. Missouri (9-5, 0-2 in SEC) played its usual hits, a useful penchant for bursts of making three-pointers, a less useful penchant for turning the ball over, and foul trouble for Jeremiah Tilmon. The Tigers committed 11 turnovers in the first half, but they made 7 of 11 threes to trail by only six at the half. But the three-point shooting cooled off in the second half. Every time Missouri would trim the deficit to three points, South Carolina would respond with a surge, including in the final minutes to put the game away. The Gamecocks (8-7, 3-0 in SEC) did not look the best in nonconference play, but they’re off to a great start in SEC play, and there’s no shame losing here. There were even things from this game to be optimistic about. Freshman Javon Pickett had his best game as a Tiger with 21 points while making 3-of-4 threes. Sophomore Mark Smith made 3-of-6 threes. There are young players contributing a lot. On the flip side, Tilmon had a tough game. He continues to be the bellwether of how things are going for the Tigers. Foul trouble ( continued on Page 10)

Gallatin took home the second place plaq ue Monday night from the Lawson I nvitational Tournament. The Bulldogs fell to # 2 seeded Richmond, 5 1-3 3 , in the title game. Gallatin, seeded in the # 4 spot, knocked off top-seeded Lawson last Thursday to earn a berth in the championship game. [ S taff photo/ DC]

Second upset eludes Bulldogs in championship Gallatin’s boys had one big upset in their Lawson Tournament bag of tricks, but they couldn’t pull out a second one Monday night, falling to Richmond, 51-33, in the postponed championship game. Six lead changes highlighted first quarter play. A 10-0 run by the Spartans through much of the second period set the Spartans on the path toward their first LIT title since 2009. Turnovers, 9 in all, forced the Bulldogs into an uphill climb against the tournament’s #2 seed and led to a period in which they failed to score a bucket. Gallatin’s only tallies on the scoreboard came by way of a pair of Aidan Adkison free throws with 32 seconds left in the first half. Landon Corwin sparked a GHS rally early in the third quarter with a trey that cut the Spartan lead to 6 points. Two free throws and another long range shot from Aidan Adkison kept the Bulldogs within striking distance as the game moved into the fourth quarter, but Rich20 19 L aw son A ll-T ournam ent G i rls

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mond would get out to a double digit lead early. Adkison finished with 10 points to lead the Bulldogs. Dylan Burns chipped in 8 and Corwin finished with 7. Burns and Tristen Gibson were named to the all-tournament team for the Bulldogs. For the first time since 2010, Lawson’s boys Johnny S tout stretches for a rebound away from failed to make the basket in last Thursday’ s game against Lawan appearance son. [ S taff photo/ DC] in the championship game of their own tourna- Riley Holmes and Gibson each ment. Credit the Gallatin Bull- scored during a three minute dogs for sending the Cardinals stretch that saw the Bulldogs to the third place game for just take a 47-42 lead. Holmes added the second time in the last 10 two more buckets with just over Lawson tournaments. two minutes remaining. There is no such thing as a The Cardinals clawed back to perfect performance, but the within 51-49, but Burns and AdBulldogs came about as close as kison iced the win by combining possible to reaching that goal on for six made foul shots down the Thursday night against the top- stretch. seeded Cardinals. Corwin led a trio of BullThe Bulldogs hit all six shot dogs into double figures with 14 attempts from the field in the points. He also dished out five fourth quarter and converted all assists. Gibson finished with 12 six free throw attempts in the points by hitting all four of his final 30 seconds to subdue the three-point attempts. He also Cardinals, who came into the chalked up four steals. Burns semifinal contest winners of six notched 11 points, including a of their last eight games. perfect five-for-five from the Gallatin trailed by five points free throw line. early in the fourth period before Holmes and Adkison contriban unending string of posses- uted eight and seven points, resions paid off. Corwin, Burns, spectively, to the victory.

Spartans rally past Lady Bulldogs for consolation Playing in Lawson’s Middle School gym isn’t where Gallatin’s varsity Lady Bulldogs wanted to be Monday night. Maybe it was the weather-related, 5-day layoff. Maybe it was just bad karma. Richmond’s Lady Spartans rallied in the fourth quarter to

defeat Gallatin, 40-36, to take the consolation crown Monday in the Lawson Invitational Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs squandered a 10-point lead in the final 7 minutes of play and sent the Lady Spartans to the foul line late, where they made 8 of 9 attempts in the last 3 minutes. Richmond grabbed the lead with 21 seconds left on an old-fashioned 3-point play, field goal and free throw. Gallatin failed to score in the final 2 minutes of the game. Karley Salmon led Gallatin with 22 points. The Lady Bulldogs “outdefended” the Lady Trojans from Carrollton on Wednesday to earn a Libby E ndicott tries to steal a rebound away 36-31 win and spot in the consolation title game. from a Lady Troj an. [ S taff photo/ DC]

Carrollton led by as many as four points in the early going. Two free throws by Addison Burns gave the Lady Bulldogs a 15-13 lead early in the second quarter and the Lady Trojans struggled in the third period to stay within a single possession. Gallatin spread the lead to 3326 with under a minute to play on a pair of Salmon free throws but the Lady Trojans rallied for five straight points to close the gap. Salmon added two more free throws with six seconds left to put the game out of reach. The Lady Bulldogs held their opponents to 26% shooting from the field. The Lady Trojans fared little better at the foul line, making only four of 12 attempts. Salmon finished with a gamehigh 21 points for Gallatin and pulled down 8 rebounds. Burns added seven points and nine boards for the Lady Bulldogs.

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Bulldogs sweep Tuesday’s wrestling at Lawson Gallatin varsity wrestlers improved to 13-1 in dual competition on Tuesday after a clean sweep of action at Lawson. The Bulldogs handled Plattsburg, 60-12; defeated Savannah, 69-12; and knocked off a tough Lawson squad, 43-36. The Bulldogs won all 9 contested matches against Savannah. Winners were Ayden Wayne, Rodell Sperry, Jacob Maize, Jagger Gray, Tom Crouse, Drayton Harris, Graydee Rains, Dustin

Fry and Andon Allen. Winners of contested matches vs. Plattsburg were Critten, Sperry, Maize, Gray, Crouse, Harris and Rains. Victorious Bulldogs against Lawson were Wayne, Sperry, Gray, Harris, Rains, Allen and Critten. Gallatin wrestlers did not participate in last weekend’s Plattsburg Tournament due to the winter storm. This Saturday’s Brookfield Tournament appears to be in jeopardy, as

well, with heavy snow in the forecast once again. The Bulldogs split duals last Thursday at Chillicothe High School. Gallatin defeated Brookfield, 44-32, but fell to Chillicothe, 42-5. Earning victories in contested matches against Brookfield opponents were Wayne (126), Gray (152), Crouse (160), Harris (170) and Critten (120). Winners in matches against Chillicothe opponents were Allen, Crouse and Rains.z

FFA Greenhands ‘SEAL the DEAL’ Over 4,500 first-year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences. These conferences, presented by the State FFA Officers and sponsored by MFA Incorporated, were held Jan. 7-11 throughout Missouri. Through interactive workshops and skits the State FFA Officers encouraged first-year FFA members to explore their talents and reach outside their comfort zone for the opportunities provided through FFA membership. They helped the new agriculture students set goals for their education, careers, and FFA experience. Eighteen conferences were held at 13 different locations throughout the state: Missouri State Fair Grounds, Sedalia; Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green; Truman State University, Kirksville; Sullivan

S ix Winston F F A Greenhands attended the annual A rea 2 F F A Greenhand Motivational Conference at the N orth Central Missouri College in renton here the ere led several Missouri A State ficer to push their potential in the F F A . A fter the morning session they toured the Barton F arm Campus. Pictured are A my Caldwell, Jordyn I nman, Tanleigh S heetz , Jacob U the, Madisyn Beaty, and K arley Roe ready to tour the Barton F arm Campus. High School, Sullivan; Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff; Missouri State University, West Plains; Lincoln University, Jefferson City; Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau; Waynesville High School, Waynesville; Missouri State University, Springfield; Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph; University of Missouri, Columbia; and North Central Missouri College, Trenton.

The FFA is a national youth organization of over 669,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 347 chapters and more than 25,900 members in Missouri. The FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Gallatin F F A Greenhands who attended the recent meeting in Trenton are pictured with Missouri state o ficers, ho are on the ront ro allatin students are, middle ro rom le t, Alli aker, Mc inle Waters, rianna ille , lie Sta ner, rantle urns, Chloe Water ur , aile olcom , a lor oover ack ro , Jacob Maiz e, S ilas Giles, Haven Gibson, Carson Lang, Draygan S chweiz er, O livia Woody, Libby Wilson.

Winston students earn recognition Winston Elementary recently recognized students for second quarter perfect attendance as follows — preschool: Tyne Martin, Heaven McCleary; first grade: Madi Reynolds, Matthew Singleton; second grade: Clare Christensen, Joel Hunter, Nadalie Rhodes; third grade: Isabella Burger, Kaitlyn Estes; fourth grade: Rosie Cameron, Kyle Christensen; fifth grade: Kaiden Martin; sixth grade: Conner Parker, Levi Youtsey. Winston Elementary recently announced its second quarter honor roll.

The A Honor Roll is awarded to students receiving all A’s in grades 3-6: Rosie Cameron, Kyle Christensen, Landen Lang, Slade Lee, Isabel Robinson, Evan Caldwell, Ella Filley, Nora Hoffman, Levi Youtsey. The A/B Honor Roll is awarded to students receiving A’s and B’s in grades 3-6: Reiann Hampton, Nate Nelson, Hayden Pearson, Joel Shelman, Vanessa Weigand, Katie Green, Kaiden Martin, Adin Pierce, Alyssa Batson, Marcas Eaton, Shealyn Pliley.

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Compassionate students appreciated at Winston Winston students recogniz ed as December S tudents of the Month for the character trait of “ compassion” were Braydon Barlow, second grade, Jentry Lee, kindergarten, A udrei Hardeman, preschool, Macy lore , first rade, Ella ille , fi th rade, Rosie Cameron, ourth rade, aiton Cald ell, third rade, and Emil lanton, si th rade

Pattonsburg students take on ‘responsibility’ Pattonsburg students who showed they could be responsible and were acknowledged as S tudents of the Month for December are pictured, ront rom le t, iara ucker, ill an Michener ack ro , oll Cole, Addie Crone, Camden Moss ur , Addison Shepherd Su mitted

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continues to be an issue for him. A call or two against him on Sunday seemed like a tough one. It’s possible his reputation precedes him. But regardless of how iffy a call or two was in this game, the overall trend is too many fouls, meaning too few minutes played. Over the last three games, Tilmon has played just 34 minutes total, fouling out of all three, scoring just 11 points. When he’s in the game and playing well, Missouri is a different, better team. Coupled with the blowout home loss to Tennessee to open SEC play, Missouri is now 0-2 in conference play and really needing a win. Both games this week are winnable, home vs. Alabama on Wednesday (8 p.m. on SEC Network) and at Texas A&M Saturday (2:30 p.m. on SEC Network). Both of those opponents started 1-2 in SEC play. These should be close to tossup games, so we should know more about Missouri after this week.

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She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and her great-grandson. Additional survivors include her daughters, Marlene Calkins, Kansas City, Eileen (Dennis) Dunlap, Easton, and Christine (Dr. Terry) Hall, Bethany; another sister, Elaine (Laverne) Meinecke, Ridgeway; nine grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. Clay ton L . G ai nes 19 54 -20 19 Farewell services for Clayton L. Gaines will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, S Jan. 18, at Wyatt Park Baptist Church. The family will gather with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Wyatt Park Baptist Church, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. Clayton L. Gaines, 64, St. Joseph, died Jan. 14, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 18, 1954 to Elton Leroy and Martha Jean (Brewer) Gaines in Bethesda, MD. He grew up on a farm in Sheridan Township in Daviess County. Clayton graduated in 1972 from Penney High School in Hamilton and Chillicothe Area Vocational Technical School in 1974.

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When the weather is bad out, as it was last week and may be again this week, it’s not unusual for area churches to cancel services. But Pastor Robert Nelson has never closed the Lake Viking Church on Sunday for the 12 years he’s been a pastor there. “We’ve never closed, never missed,” he says. “If I go on vacation, there’s always somebody here to fill in.” Sometimes the church can seem a little vacant; one time only 10 or 15 people dared to venture out. “That was the lowest number we’ve ever had,” Rev. Nelson says. “Last Sunday, after Saturday’s snow storm, only about 31 were able to make it to church.” The congregation normally averages about 110-115 people. The smaller service has its advantages. “Last Sunday we stayed in the dining area and had a very relaxed, intimate service,” he says. “We had an open-ended discussion on the scripture lesson and people were asking questions and making comments. We were able to go indepth during the study because of the interaction. With a large service, we couldn’t do it like that. It was really nice and everyone really enjoyed it.” Sometimes Lake Viking Church will cancel the Wednes-

day evening services because of bad weather, when it is too dark and dangerous to drive, especially for older members of the congregation. Of course, Reverend Nelson doesn’t want anyone to get out on the roads during bad weather who isn’t comfortable with it. “Use your own judgment and stay safe,” he says. He lives about 8.5 miles away from the church on the other side of the lake on Highway KK. He has a four-wheel drive vehicle and comes through the “backside” of the lake to the church. It’s another six or seven

miles to Gallatin. Pastor Nelson says it’s important for people to always have a place to go to worship on Sunday; you never know who may show up or why. “We had one Sunday, a terrible Sunday, years ago, when everybody else was closed, and a gentleman came to the church. He was having some family problems. I can’t reveal his personal story, but if we had not been opened … Well, he started coming to church because of that; even though it was bad out, we were open and we were here.”

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Weather cancels many area church services Many area churches did not have services Sunday, due to the snow storm. L ak e V i k i ng The snow provided some beautiful scenery for the people that were brave enough to drive to church Sunday. Pastor Robert Nelson never cancels church and was happy to teach the 31 people that came to worship. The informal service was held in the Fellowship Hall. As everyone enjoyed coffee and donuts a study of “Who is Jesus” was presented by Pastor Robert. Everyone was encourage to share their thoughts and comments. Several songs

were sung prior to the Bible study. Johnny Brown, Sherry Parkhurst, and Pastor Robert provided the musical accompaniment. The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Wednesday evening the Youth Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the Adult Bible Study will begin at 7 p.m. Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church. We are located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. A ltam ont U ni ted Meth odi st No church services were held Sunday because of ice and snow. UMW met Jan. 9. Programs were

made out for the new year. Roll call was “How I spent Christmas Day.” Seven “thinking of you” cards were sent to our loved ones. Francie Toney led in prayer. A love donation was sent to the family of Cathy Boyles. Cathy is the niece of Velma Talbott who lost her life to cancer. Our church appreciates the generous money gift given to us by our devoted friend Deloris Read of San Antonio, Texas. Briar Roll returned home safely from her medical training in the Dominican Republic Friday night. Better health continues for Conrad Walton and Laurie Walton Roll.

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Is human life special? Different from other forms of life? Different from the rest of creation? When the Creator decided to write a book revealing Himself to His creatures, He began this way, “ n the eginning o c eate the hea ens an the ea th ” (Genesis 1:1, NASU) The record continues in daily segments. Five times in the next five days of creative work, God proclaimed that “it as goo ” (Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21,25). On the sixth day, God said something different: “ t as e goo ” (Genesis 1:31). That begs the question as to why God made a different declaration on Day Six, perhaps because it was at the end of His creation of the universe. Or perhaps it was because He had just completed the crowning achievement of creation. This was the day that God created man and He declared that it was very good. Furthermore, after giving an overview of creation in Genesis 1, God retold one of His creative acts from Genesis 1. Genesis 2 is a “recap” of the creation of mankind with many added details and much explanation which was not included in chapter 1. The declaration of “very good” and the “recap” seem to indicate the relative significance of the creation of man. Genesis 1:26-30 gives perhaps the strongest evidence that human life is different from all other forms of life, “Then o sai , et s ma e man in image, acco ing to i eness an et them e o e the ish o the sea an o e the i s o the s an o e the catt e an o e a the ea th, an o e e e c ee ing thing that c ee s on the ea th o c eate man in is o n image, in the image o o e c eate him ma e an ema e e c eate them o esse them an o sai to them, e it an m ti , an i the ea th, an s e it an e o e the ish o the sea an o e the i s o the s an o e e e i ing thing that mo es on the ea th Then o sai , eho , ha e gi en o e e ant ie ing see that is on the s ace o a the ea th, an e e t ee hich has it ie ing see it sha e oo o o an to e e east o the ea th an to e e i o the s an to e e thing that mo es on the ea th hich has i e, ha e gi en e e g een ant o oo an it as so ” (NASU) Humans are made in the image and likeness of God. Defining this truth is a difficult proposition but virtually everyone will agree that it makes people very special in relation to the rest of creation. Secondarily, this passage also proclaims that humans should rule over the rest of creation. Genesis 9:6-7 refers back to Genesis 1 and in the process delivers a very sober warning indeed, “ hoe e she s man s oo , man his oo sha e she , o in the image o o e ma e man s o o , e it an m ti o ate the ea th a n ant an m ti in it ” (NASU) Many people around the world, including me, will mark Jan. 20, 2019 as “Sanctity of Life Sunday.” Human life is special. Every human regardless of age, color, ability, wealth, creed, etc. is created in the image and likeness of God. Only those who have trusted Christ qualify as His children. However, every human is to be treated with dignity and respect. Perhaps you think it odd that verse 6 speaks of not killing humans and verse 7 immediately turns the attention on having many children. I do not think it odd at all. In fact, the connection is crystal clear to me.

— Bro. Garrett Trunk, pastor; Bro. Wood Marshall, youth pastor. Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m., Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 a.m. to noon weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net isit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org — Pastor Corey Norman; Youth Pastor yan Beenken. Sunday services at 8:20 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:40 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Stickin with Jesus practice 5:30 p.m. Sundays; Men s Bible Study 6 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 6 p.m. every second Sunday monthly. isit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also oin us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.5427 — ev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. — ev. obert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. — Alvin Hillman, Minister; Fellowship 10:30

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— Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m. — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.gal amesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin umc@hotmail.com — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd. — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-

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George Caraway and the Nitro-Chism Gang by T.L. Huffman

Cue, about three miles south of Jamesport, as they were cutting across a field closely pursued by the posse. Someone in the crowd called out “there comes the sheriff ” and Sheriff Blair got a much warmer welcome than he anticipated from the desperate men. A bullet whistled through the top of his buggy, another under the seat, and several others came unpleasantly close. He soon got his Winchester into action, however, seriously wounding one of the fugitives. The posse closed in on all sides, and seeing further resistance was useless, they surrendered. The third member of the gang separated from his pals and made good his escape. According to the Trenton newspaper, he was believed to be hiding in the neighborhood of Hickory Station, halfway between Trenton and Jamesport. According to the Bloomington, S IL., newspaper, The Paragraph, the crowd at the nearby farmhouse of Maurice Wood threatened to hang Roy Chism

Joe Caraway, 85, says all of his life he has heard the story about how his grandfather George Caraway was shot by burglars and nearly died. “I’ve heard all about it and read all about it,” he says. “But I’m not sure my grandchildren have.” In order to make sure this historical event gets passed from one generation to the next, Joe has been making full-size copies of the newspaper article to give to his grandchildren so they can read about it for themselves. The story appeared in the Gallatin Democrat on April 1, 1909, under the title “Desperados Shoot an Official.” “I remember my grandfather George from when I was a little boy and he was quite elderly,” Mr. Caraway says. “He served one term as city marshal. I don’t know of anyone else in the family that served as lawmen. Most have been farmers.” Robbers used nitroglycerin Lest the story of the “Nitro Chism Gang” robbery fade completely from the collective memory, here’s a recap of what happened … The Trenton newspaper reported that the town of Spickard was sound asleep that Sunday morning when three robbers blew open the safe in the Farmers’ store with nitroglycerin. A half hour later they blew a safe in the J.L. Moore jewelry store, located in the lobby of the post office building. Their total loot was about $500. Some minutes later they took a handcar from the shed at the Rock Island station and started toward Trenton. A mile north of this city they were met by officers, but the burglars saw the policemen first and dodged them in the darkness, running their handcar into the ditch.

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Joe Caraway can tell you several Caraway-family stories that are worth remembering. Like how F rank and Joe Caraway sold D elco light plants before R ural Electric was even around. They wired several grain elevators, R eeds Seeds, K.C. F roman’s, Bob D ixon’s, and an elevator in Polo. Or the story of how Syd Caraway of Coffeyville, KS, was the oldest man to have a pilot’s license in the state. The Kansas City Star did a story about it, but Joe hasn’t been able to find the article online or in any history books. F ortunately, the story about his grandfather George Caraway getting shot during a burglary at Spickard was in all the papers and there is plenty of archived information.

each took hold of him and started toward town. They had not gone far when the two other men came around some box cars. The two had been uptown at Arnold’s store buying provisions. One of the two drew his gun and fired at Marshal Caraway, shooting him in the back. The bullet struck him about two

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Shooting Marshal Caraway According to the Gallatin Democrat, on Monday morning, March 29, about 11:30 a.m., the local westbound Rock Island freight pulled into Jamesport. The conductor was advised by his brakeman that three men had climbed on the train as it came up the hill, east of Jamesport, and were in a box car. The train crew had already been notified that several burglaries were committed at Spickard the previous night and to be on the look out. The brakeman went up town to get the city marshal, George Caraway, and found him at Kingdon’s Hardware Store. By the time they arrived back at the station, the men had gotten off the train. The brakeman pointed out a man with a grip standing on the platform as one of them. The brakeman and the marshal went to arrest him. They

until Roy disclosed the gang’s true identity. He led the posses to where he had left some loot and equipment. The prisoners were taken back to Jamesport, where they were identified by witnesses to the shooting. They were later brought to Gallatin and lodged in the county jail. The wounded prisoner’s injuries were dressed by Dr. Doolin, county physician. The prisoner, Earl Chism, was shot in the left shoulder, the ball ranging down his back along the spinal column. His condition was critical. He was paralyzed from the waist down, spit blood continually, and it was not believed could recover. The two captives had a quantity of nitroglycerine, dynamite caps, fuse, watches, jewelry, some money, a sack full of steel bullet cartridges and two latest improved automatic Colt 38 caliber pistols in their possession. They admitted having robbed several stores at Spickard early Monday morning. They gave their names as Earl and Roy

inches to the right of the spine. It went straight through his body. “The bullet lodged in some papers in his upper vest pocket. All those papers fell out when they got him home and took off his coat,” says Mr. Caraway. “Then he was shot at again but they missed. That bullet went through his coat under his arm. My grandfather was unarmed.” Joe says his grandfather usually carried a weapon, but just didn’t have a gun on him that day. A desperate escape The three desperados made a dash for liberty. They crawled under the train and went south through the Jamesport park, where they hid their grip and some plunder and made off across country. “My grandfather started back to town and gave out,” says Joe. “They didn’t think he would make it; they thought he was mortally

wounded.” George and his wife Rowena had four sons, Levi, Sydney, Kenneth and Frank. It was several minutes before an organized posse, with the former Sheriff Hutchison at its head, went in pursuit of the men. Guns of every description were brought into requisition from stores and homes and ammunition was in abundance from the three hardware stores in the town. “They had phone lines back then and the phones were buzzing,” says Joe. “They were calling all the farmers on the telephone line south of Jamesport and warning them to be on the lookout. They were guarding the crossroads and the railways.” Posse on the trail The posse had no trouble getting on the trail of the fugitives, but they found it a hot one. “Every time they got close to them, they’d hunker down on the ground with their Colt automatics and shoot back,” says Joe. “Bullets were whizzing around the posse.” It was during one of these exchanges that Ed Harris, a blacksmith who had come out from Lock Springs with a posse to assist in the capture, got a bullet hole in his coat. Daviess County Sheriff Atch Blair was over in Jackson Township, south of Jamesport, serving papers for the coming term of court, when he learned of the crime and the chase, and immediately set out for the scene. He was armed only with a small revolver but en route secured a Winchester rifle from a Mr. Edwards. Shootout at McCue Home Sheriff Blair came upon the fugitives near the home of Jeff Mc-

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The Nitro-Chism Gang Chism of Bloomington, IL. The burglar who escaped and to whom they referred to as the “Kid” was a younger brother named Harvey. They also stated that their father was serving a 17-year sentence in the Illinois penitentiary for the murder of their step-mother. “Earl Chism was the one a witness identified as shooting

my grandfather,” says Joe. “He was 22 years old and his brother was 26.” Two of the bandit’s brothers, Walter P. and Jesse, came from Bloomington to see them. Walter was a lawyer and Jesse was a railroad fireman. Both were said to be good, prosperous citizens of McLane County, IL. They said their younger brothers had not been home

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for two years, and they were unaware of their whereabouts until they learned of the trouble. It turns out that a large reward was already being offered for Walter and Jesse Chism. The two brothers had been arrested some two years earlier for robbing the Peoria, IL, Post Office. Both men skipped out before the case came to trial. The authorities had since been trying to capture them. The older brother, Walter, said he could not understand why the boys turned out as they had. Their father had several hundred acres of land, and was so well fixed financially that had they remained home and worked, they could have been well off. The two prisoners claimed the younger brother, the Kid (Harvey), remained at the tool house at Spickard while the other two went up town and robbed the stores. Deputy Sheriff F.M. Parker received word from Blooming-

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ton, IL, that Harvey Chism was arrested in Bloomington. The charge against him was not serious enough to warrant his being brought back for trial. According to the History of Northwest Missouri, Harvey, who was only a boy, faced a jury on the charge of burglary, but was acquitted. Marshal Caraway’s condition continued to improve. The bullet passed through his body without striking a vital spot, having passed between the lung and liver. Being a steel bullet, fired at close range, it made but a small hole. Earl Chism died at 5:30 p.m. on April 1, 1909. The body was prepared for shipment to Bloomington, IL. This story appeared in the Bloomington newspaper: April 3, 1909: Earl Chism’s funeral will be today in a country church in White Oak Township. He’ll be buried in East White Oak Cemetery. Chism was shot and fatally wounded by Missouri lawmen after a crime spree with his brothers. Roy was sentenced to five

years in prison in Leavenworth, KS, and interest in Harvey seemed to vanish. According to a story in the Gallatin North Missourian from Feb. 15, 1940, George Caraway died at the age of 76 in a hospital in Tulsa, OK, where he was taken some 10 days previous from the home of his sons Sydney and Kenneth in Coffeyville, KS, whom he had been visiting. He had been in failing health for several months, having suffered a stroke. George was born May 11, 1863, on a farm north of Blake, the son of Joseph and Mary Kipper Caraway. His whole life was spent in Daviess County. On Nov. 28, 1893, he married Rowena Murray. They had five children. A daughter died in infancy. He was survived by four sons, Levi of Chillicothe, Frank of Gallatin, Sidney and Kenneth of Coffeyville. Frank is Joe Caraway’s father. Joe and Charlene are the parents of Sherri (Carl) Carder of Gallatin and Joe Frank (Gina) Caraway of Goldsmith, TX.

CHAPTER ONE The Other St. Louis Arches The sweeping lines of the stainless steel Arch soared into the sky above Becky’s head. Her view from the base of the monument was simply awesome. The huge leg looked like a stack of giant steel pie slices that climbed to meet the matching leg high above. “Class, time to go into the museum!” Mr. Brown called. “Everyone over here, please.” Becky sighed and turned toward the little group of her schoolmates. She’d return later. Right now, they had a tour beginning at the sleek new steel-and-glass entrance. The underground museum itself lay between the legs of the Arch, officially renamed the Gateway Arch National Park just the year before. Something moved by the corner of her eye, causing her to pause. A little bug of some kind, flying in lazy circles. But this one was glowing in the middle of the day, like a lightning bug, and it made a buzzing sound like fairies singing. Fairies singing? “Where did that thought come from?” Becky whispered. She tried to gently wave the insect away and jumped back in surprise when it landed on her finger. She barely felt it there, even though it looked rather bulky, like some kind of beetle. Its back pulsed blue and violet and green. The colors soothed her somehow, and the beetle’s wings buzzed a soft, relaxing tune. Time to learn, the beetle’s song hummed, and it gave a brilliant green flash of light. Becky had to blink her eyes and turn away. When the spots cleared, she found the beetle flying in circles again. See you soon, it sang and flew off.

“There’s the old courthouse. And the old cathedral is here, but it looks new. And where did all these other buildings come from?” Fighting back salty tears, she took a deep breath and searched for more clues. “The highways are gone, and all of the bridges have disappeared, except...” To the north, she spotted two stone piers rising out of the river. Partially built spans flowing upward in graceful shallow arches stretched out both east and west from the top of each pier; their ends eerily suspended in space. Above the river the spans almost touched. “Time to learn, huh?” Becky muttered. “I guess I need to at least find out what’s going on.” Her first step felt strange, and she stared down in disbelief. “I’m wearing a dress?” She touched her head. “And I have hair ribbons, too? What kind of bug was that?” She walked toward the construction, hoping the bridge would bring answers.

“Wait!” Becky called. “What are you? I’ve never seen anything like you before. And you can talk, or sing, or something. Oh, darn, it’s gone.”

Newspaper Connections: Record the facts in each chapter. Take note of the 5 She turned back to rejoin her class and froze. A huge lump Ws and 1 H: who, what, where, when, why and how. Compare this chapter with a newspaper article. Do rose in her throat. The Arch had vanished. the 5 Ws and 1 H appear in both? Why or why not? The river still tumbled by in front of her, but steamboats now crowded the shore, their twin stacks belching soot. She looked around.

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