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County to restore 15-cent rollback levy according to ‘State of County’ message

Trivia Dandies

The 5th Annual Gallatin Rotary Club Trivia Night was a huge success, attracting over 200 persons to the Spillman Center in Jamesport as 22 teams competed in this fund raising event. Co-hosting the fun were these two trivia “dandies” (Doug Nichols and Lance Rains) dressed in bright tuxedos, reminiscent of actors Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in the 1994 “Dumb and Dumber” movie. This fun event raised about $7,000 with about $3,500 generated from 42 silent auction items. The winning trivia team was the “Coronaberries” – Eric Neumann, Jeremy and Tash Dowell, Gina Dixon, Greg Houghton, Shonna Morrison Mark Morrison, and Lanny Dixon – who donated their winnings back to the Rotary Club for community projects. More photos and details are featured online at www.NorthMissourian.com [photo by Troy Lesan]

Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton presented the Daviess County 2020 Budget Message at the annual budget hearing held Jan. 29. The clerk’s message serves as a “snapshot” of where Daviess County stands as the new year begins. The “State of the County” message is required by The County Budget Law (RSMo. 50.525 to 50.745). It reads as follows: “As the 2020 budget year begins Daviess County finds itself in a situation where rising costs in insurance, goods, and labor are causing expenditures to outpace revenues. “The commission has advised me they will be seeking to restore $0.15 of our rolled-back levy in 2020 for a total levy of $0.26 per $100 of valuation. The county has a maximum voted levy of $0.40. This will allow Daviess County to remain in a stable financial condition. “In 2020 the county will begin with a total fund balance of

$3,396,886.55, have estimated total revenues of $4,107,889.41, and estimated total expenditures of $3,744,271.13. These numbers represent a balanced budget for General Revenue with an estimated budget surplus for 2020 of $120,150.25. “The Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund, Capital Improvements Fund, and Prosecuting Attorney Admin Handling Fund, along with 14 other segregated funds, have budgeted use of $189,014.88 of their individual carryover funds to supplement the 2020 budget. All revenues and expenditures are in line with previous budgets. “Daviess County’s assessed valuations grew 2% in 2019 with a real estate valuation of $104,712,995 and a personal property valuation of $35,898,525.

There was $1,989,364 in new real estate construction reported by the assessor. “Tax levies for 2019 were as follows: General Revenue $0.1193, Senior Services - $0.0498, and County Disabilities (SB 40) $0.0922. Sales tax revenue in 2019 was down 2.2% and use tax revenue was down 2.4%. “The commission will continue to repair and maintain our beautiful historic courthouse with plans in 2020 to seal the outside of the courthouse to stop water infiltration, repair and repaint the interior walls on the north side of the building, and to continue with plans to upgrade the heating and air conditioning beginning in the assessor’s office with plans (if initial installation is successful) to upgrade the other (continued on page 3)

58 Gallatin FCCLA members advance to State STAR Events competition Gallatin FCCLA members competed in the Region 2 STAR Events competition in Chillicothe on Jan. 28 with 58 of the 62 students participating now advancing to state competition. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) is competitive events in which FCCLA members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation. Brinley Vandiver and McKinley Waters served as student judges. Gallatin’s 58 qualifiers advance to the State STAR Events Competition to be held March 15-

17 at Osage Beach. Local Region 2 qualifiers are as follows: Chapter Service Project Display, Level 2: Olivia Woody, Kaydence Clevenger, and Cloey Waterbury, Gold and State; Chapter Service Project Portfolio, Level 2: Micah Hensley and Colt Baker, Gold and State; Entrepreneurship, Level 3: Jessica Hart and Gloria Hernandez; Gold State Event Management, Level 2: Taylor Morrison and Kyrsten Collins, Gold and State; FCCLA Knowledge, Level 3: Carli Beck, Silver, Jonathan Carder, Silver; Focus On Children, Level 2: Maddie Moulton and Boston Bell, Silver; Focus

On Children, Level 3: Claire Hemry and Macie McNeely, Gold and State; Food Innovations, Level 3: Johnny Stout and Haden Bradford, Gold and State; Interpersonal Communications, Level 1: Macon Dutro, Jasmine Cecil, and Kati Jo Wortman, Gold and State; Interpersonal Communications, Level 2: Peyton Johnson, Santanna Youngs, and Brett Hemry, Gold and State; Job Interview, Level 2: Garrett Dungy, Gold and State; Job Interview, Level 3: Aidan Adkison, Gold and State; National Programs in Action, Level 2: Neveah Ripple, Adison Pratt, (continued on page 7)

Annie Nelson and JJ Waters reign as Winter Sports Queen, King Nearly a month after it was originally scheduled, Gallatin R-5 Winter Sports Coronation was held Monday night at the conclusion of JV boys basketball games against South Harrison. Seniors Annie Nelson and JJ Waters were selected Queen and King by the student body and will reign over the dance to be held on March 7. This year’s Winter Sports Royalty, above from left, are: Johnna Tadlock, Johnny Stout, Macie McNeely, Ross Critten, Claire Hemry, Keegan Allen, Reggie Arnold, Brianna Filley, Queen Annie Nelson, King JJ Waters, Elle Copple, Leroy Hanson, 2019 Queen Kelsey Maxwell, Aidan Adkison (standing in for 2019 King McKay Marble), Maddison Michael and Burke Dalton.

Carli Beck, center, and Peyton Johnson with other Region 2 officers

Beck, Johnson on Region 2 Council

Two Gallatin FCCLA members were elected to the 2020-21 Executive Council during officer screenings held Jan. 15 at the Chillicothe Performing Arts Center. Carli Beck, daughter of Michael and Sherry Beck, was elected FCCLA Region 2 State Vice President. Peyton Johnson, son of Zac and Kim Johnson, was elected Region 2 Recreation Leader. Also attending officer screening were Aidan Adkison and Santanna Youngs. They served as voting delegates for the GHS FCCLA chapter. Carli will be running for Missouri FCCLA state President at the State Leadership Conference, and Peyton’s first duties as the Region 2 Recreation Leader will also occur in March at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Osage Beach.

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OPINION

Feb. 5, 2020

Sliding into obscurity The significance of McDonald Tea Room, destroyed by fire in 2001, is still evident in the special February-March 2020 anniversary issue of the magazine “Country Woman.” The original cookbook entitled “How I Cook It” by Virginia McDonald is one of four suggested as an outstanding antique cookbook. The hardback edition published in 1949 includes an introduction written by Duncan Hines, a nationally famous personality considered an American pioneer of restaurant ratings for travelers during the golden era of radio. And yes, the Duncan Hines cake mixes and other products we still see lining shelves at the grocery store is the brand named after the same man. McDonald Tea Room became famous not only for its delicious recipes but also for emphasis on food presentation and the gracious hospitality of its founder, Virginia McDonald. Sometimes I speculate what Gallatin might be today if McDonald Tea Room had survived that fire. The Kirkendolls had just completed a splendid remodeling and were focusing efforts to weave the restaurant back into prominence as a dining destination, a task of considerable challenge. When Liz and I arrived to reside in Gallatin in the late 1970s, McDonald Tea Room was revered but tottering on the cusp of decline. A series of owners, all with good intentions but often undercapitalized, tried to revive the Tea Room’s reputation with varying success. What was constant, however, was a gradual slide in prominence as eating habits changed. Americans were impatient to wait for foods cooked and served Virginia’s way. Cookbook favorites included lard and other ingredients which, preby Darryl Wilkinson viously considered wholesome, were later targeted in health risks. Modern owners of McDonald Tea Room faced a dilemma: to revise old ways meant severing from a past that literally made the Tea Room distinctively famous. That electrical fire which occurred on Independence Day nearly 20 years ago decisively settled the matter. Today you can talk to young folks who have no knowledge of McDonald Tea Room. That’s their loss. It’s such a neat “rags to riches” story. Its historical significance to Gallatin cannot be overstated. Samuel J. McDonald started a blacksmith business in 1868 in a building just off the square. The following year it is entirely plausible that McDonald witnessed the infamous James Boys robbery of the Daviess County Savings Association located across the street. It was Samuel’s son, Charles, who married a Southern belle from Texas named Virginia Rowell. By 1934 what remained of the blacksmith shop was marred by a deep ditch littered with junk and refuse, with old hen houses and wrecks of rusty machinery and junk in the yard. Charles must have thought his prospects for a bright future about matched this family property. Virginia was very ill with tuberculosis. Charles had been working as a traveling salesman but quit his job to attend to his wife. He spent $10,000, then borrowed $8,000 from the bank in the depths of the Great Depression. He put in a stock of groceries for sales to help pay household expenses. When debt continued to mount, he added a lunch counter to serve hot dogs, burgers and chili mostly to children attending school nearby. As Virginia lay on her back she settled on a plan to develop a “tea room” – not a café or restaurant but a place where there would be no food served over the counter. She first added corn muffins to the menu, shaping her muffins in the daintiest form possible and promoting these muffins that would “melt in your mouth.” The rest of the story, as they say, is history. Everything Virginia did was done with flair. All her food was served on bright red tabletops. As the business grew she either made do or made way for building improvements her husband constructed. In time her tea room attracted between 200 and 300 people for the ever popular fried chicken Sunday dinner. A good vision. Hard work. Attention to detail. Slow, steady growth. High standards in products and service. This breeds success. But not every story like this includes national fame, of course. During the era of railroad travel, Virginia and Charles especially catered to traveling salesmen knowing their word-of-mouth advertising was invaluable. For over 50 years McDonald Tea Room brought thousands of people to Gallatin. Then Duncan Hines ranked the Tea Room as “one of the 10 best places to eat in America.” Former President Herbert Hoover tasted her food as did Margaret and Mary Jane Truman, actress Martha Scott, baseball magnate Branch Rickey, J.C. Penney, and former Missouri governor Arthur M. Hyde. McDonald Tea Room is a pleasant memory for old-timers such as me. I can’t tell you how many Rotary Club meetings or community events, like the announcement of Continental Grain Company’s coming to North Missouri, that I attended there. What I mostly recall is that smell of fresh baked bread, the applesauce cake with the hot butter sauce topping and, of course, the fried chicken … the Tea Room was another splendid reason to call Gallatin home. I apologize if what you read here is so familiar or if you know so many more interesting and pertinent details that must be omitted here. But it saddens me how our young folks go blank at the mention of McDonald Tea Room. The story deserves more than obscurity. At one time there were four printings of Virginia’s cookbook and it remains as the only cookbook ever to be honored as a Book-of-theMonth Club selection. When radio was the dominant mass media in America, Betty Crocker initiated a radio series on the most interesting restaurants in the country and Virginia was the first person interviewed! It’s good that Virginia’s cookbook is still remembered today in a popular magazine’s anniversary issue. But it’s also a sign of inevitable obscurity, that Virginia’s best now only holds a special place among those collecting antique cookbooks.

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‘License reciprocity’ makes sense by State Rep. J. Eggleston

This week in the Missouri House, we passed two bills on “license reciprocity.” Most people have not heard of the term. To work in many occupations -- doctors, lawyers, barbers, architects, and dozens of others – you need to be licensed by the state. To get licensed, you have to meet the educational and experience requirements outlined by law and government department regulations. Taking the classes and working the apprenticeships to get the education and experience needed can be costly and timeconsuming but are seen as necessary to insure public safety. But what if you were already licensed in another state? Can

you quickly become part of our workforce if you move to our state? Currently, no. You would have to repeat much of the training that you already took in your prior state of residence. To reduce that hurdle, to help our workforce development, and to improve our state’s economy, the House has passed HB2046, which recognizes other states’ licenses. As long as you have had an official occupational license for one year in another state, Missouri will honor it. That is “license reciprocity.” This should reduce the regulatory burden on those seeking work without sacrificing public safety. We also passed HB1511, which is a license reciprocity bill tailored to military families. Mili-

tary personnel are frequently reassigned to new bases around the country, including Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. These soldiers bring their spouses who look for jobs in the base’s community, and often experience licensing hurdles. The bill’s sponsor said, “Passing this bill says to military spouses, we understand your dedication, your service and your sacrifice. We say we welcome you to Missouri and that, even if you’re stationed here only for a short time, we hope that you will call this home.” Both bills will now need to be passed by the Senate before session ends and signed by the governor to become law.

the calendar year. Roman society had a year-end custom which provided an opportunity for its citizens to meditate on the wrongs each had committed during the year past. Through a variety of rituals and ceremonies, people expressed their sorrow for past mistakes and wrong-doings. They sought to cleanse themselves of guilt and shame. Citizens sought to “februum,” to

“make themselves clean,” as an appropriate way to close out the old year and begin a new year. During his reign Emperor Julius Caesar moved January and February to the beginning of the calendar year, and so they remain there through today. February remains an appropriate time to think about all that is wrong in one’s life, and to “come clean!” February is a great time to reflect on all that is wrong in our community, in our state, and in our world; time to begin where we are to clean up the messiness of this old world. February is here! We should begin with ourselves. We have little control over what other people say and do; we have full control over what we say and do. February allows us time to think about our mistakes and wrongdoings. We’ve said and done a lot of things we should not have said and done. We’ve failed to say and do those things we should have said and done. We need to “februum,” to clean up our own life. February offers us time to be more caring, more forgiving, and more aware of what we say and do. February is the time to be honest with one’s self and confess wrongdoing. Confession is good; it cleanses the soul. Confession is a vital part of our relationship with Almighty God, as we confess our rebellious, sinful attitude toward Him. February is a great time to clean up community, both local and worldwide. We can begin by tackling one or two issues that deeply concern us: the dishonesty and corruption we see in government, in business, in educa-

‘Februarius’ presents opportunity by Dr. Don Kuehle

What time is it? Who can say. History records that people through the ages have changed time to suit themselves. Once there were only 10 months in the calendar year. That year began with the month of March. Then some Roman Emperor decreed that two additional months be added to the calendar. He named them “Januarius” and “Februarius” and placed them at the end of

Time Frame: Gallatin

There was a time when the northwest corner of the Gallatin business square was anchored by this 3-story building known as the Odd Fellows Hall. Access to the basement also provided more space for business use. Today this corner of Jackson and Market streets is the location of Pierce Auto Supply. (date unknown)

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Dark money in the upcoming 2020 state campaigns The Missouri Ethics Commission has struck another blow against “dark money.” The term describes money spent on behalf of candidates and ballot issues using a legal loophole that avoids disclosure of the real contributors. In the 1976 “Citizens United” decision the U.S. Supreme Court held that the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment of free speech precluded government restrictions on political spending by private organizations. That decision allowed “independent” organizations to spend unlimited amounts of money advocating for or against ballot issues and candidates. And because these organizations are not political committees, they are not under campaign contribution limits. But “independent” means only that the organization cannot coordinate with a campaign committee in spending as much as it wants supporting a campaign. In fact, various news stories have identified “independent” organizations to the specific candidates or ballot issues being benefited. It gets even darker because of the legislature’s repeal of campaign contribution limits, these dark money organizations can contribute unlimited amounts to campaigns without disclosing the organiza-

tions’ donors. Former Gov. Eric Greitens became the prime example for this dark money avenue. In 2016, nearly $2 million of Eric Greitens’ campaign funds came from an organization named “Seals for Truth” which did not disclose the organization’s donors. Two years later, the Missouri Ethics Comby Phill mission struck the first blow against dark money Brooks in a May 2018 advisory opinion. The commission concluded that a Missouri non-profit organization becomes a political committee required to disclose its donors if it receives more than $250 from any one contributor or more than $500 in a calendar year “for the primary or incidental purpose of influencing or attempting to influence the actions of voters.” That opinion may have been sparked by a complaint filed by with the commission by Former Rep. Jay Barnes who chaired the House impeachment investigation of Grietens. Barnes charged that the Greitens’ advocacy group “A New Missouri” formed to support the governor’s policies effectively was promoting Greitens’ cam-

C Capitol apitol P Perspectives erspectives

A common sense rule

by Congressman Sam Graves

Since it was first announced in 2011, the Waters of the U.S. rule — as envisioned by President Obama — has hung like a millstone around the neck of rural America. Better known as WOTUS, the rule drew the ire of farmers, small business owners, and many living in the heart of the country — and rightfully so. President Obama’s WOTUS rule turned empty ditches, farm ponds and small streams into navigable bodies of water and placed them under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Something as simple as a puddle could have been regulated by the EPA under the wide-reaching definition! The onerous rule was put forward as the best way to protect our water; in reality, it was designed to give the federal government domain over every family farm and parcel of land in rural America. Thankfully, President Trump announced last year that the rule had finally been ditched. He also announced that he would be re-

‘Februarius’

(continued from page 2) tion, in organizations to which we belong. We must model respect for the sacredness of persons and for the value of property; we must provide housing for the homeless and opportunities for the neglected. We must clean up the environment in our corner of the world. We can take responsibility for getting people to work together for the betterment of our entire community. We can make aCOUNTY: positive difDAVIESS ference when we believe that by Assessor working together, we can find a Sally solution to community problems. Blackis an appropri“Februarius” ate time toDemocrat, “come clean” in our Elected 2016 personal lives,Office and to clean up Courthouse our660.663.3300, community. Ext. 1 Email: assessor@daviesscountymo.gov So, let’s get started …we have only 28 days!

paign efforts. Later questions arose in 2018 when A New Missouri provided $1.6 million to an organization supporting a ballot issue to overturn the legislature’s “right to work” law that would have banned requiring workers to join unions or pay union fees. There was no disclosure as to where A New Missouri got that money. The Ethics Commission’s second blow against dark money came in January of this year. It involved a failed ballot issue alternative for legalizing medical marijuana that got major funding from a dark-money organization termed Missourians for Patient Care. The Missouri Ethics Commission concluded that because Patient Care effectively was a political committee, it had to disclose its donors. It turned out to be a long list including the rich financier Rex Sinquefield and his wife. These Ethics Commission actions came on the heels of inaction by the GOPcontrolled legislature on bills dealing with dark money. Republican opposition always struck me as inconsistent.

‘State of the County’ message

Several years ago when Republican lawmakers repealed voter-approved limits on campaign contributions, a major argument was that disclosure of contribution sources was more important to voters than spending limits. I understood that argument because of my experience with Mel Carnahan’s gubernatorial campaign contributions in 1998 -- the last year before the contribution limits took effect. Analyzing Carnahan’s contributions, I discovered Planned Parenthood was one of Carnahan’s biggest contributors. It became a major issue. As governor, family planning funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood became one of Carnahan’s major policy initiatives. But that was before dark money made campaign finance reports far less meaningful because of the ways special interests get around contribution limits and disclosure requirements. Maybe, for the 2020 campaigns, these latest actions by the Missouri Ethics Commission will help shine a light for Missouri voters on special interest dark money. But there is a potential limitation as to whether Missouri can require donor disclosure by an organization based in another state that spends on behalf of a Missouri candidate or ballot issue. Stay tuned. (continued from page 1)

offices as finances allow. In 2019 these structures. corrections for both years were placing it with a common-sense several thousand dollars was “The Salary Commission met made with the December 2019 rule that would protect our wainvested in upgrades to the elec- in 2019 and voted to have salaries payroll. Again this year the comter while not infringing on the trical system to better serve the remain at 115% of base, plus the mission did not approve a Cost of private property rights of folks in Central Dispatch office. 2016 COLA (and any COLA ap- Living Adjustment (COLA), but rural America. In 2019 the county, and many proved by the Commission for did give full-time hourly employLast week, the Navigable Waof the other entities in the county, all employees in 2020 and 2021) ees a $0.50 per hour increase in ters Protection Rule was signed, suffered substantial losses from for those elected to take office order to remain competitive in providing much-needed clarspring and summer flooding. in 2021. The Salary Commission the market. ity to farmers and landowners. Many bridges and culverts were chose not to accept an automatic “Due to substantial increases This rule provides consistency damaged, including the com$2,000 increase voted by the leg- again this year, the commission and predictability. No one wants plete loss of a bridge on Jump islature. reluctantly made the decision the EPA or Corps of Engineers Avenue in Jamesport Township. “The assessed valuation in to require employees to pay $31 wandering onto their land to pick Ultimately, a Federal and State 2017 raised Daviess County each month of their health insurand choose what to regulate. The disaster declaration was ap- from one salary base bracket ance cost. The county continued rules need to be clear, concise, proved, and the county is hopeful to the next higher bracket. This to offer three plans, with addifair, and effective — that’s exact- it will receive Federal and State automatic increase in salaries tional coverage for vision and ly what we got with this new rule. funds in 2020 to reimburse some was not implemented in 2018 or dental plans available for emTo that end, what constitutes of the costs to repair/replace 2019, therefore the appropriate ployee purchase. federally-regulated “waters of “As always, it is the main the US” is finally defined. What goal of the commission to moniconstitutes a ditch will now be in tor revenue and spending for all writing, and most of them won’t funds, and to be conscientious be regulated. The meaning of oversight for the taxpayers’ monprior-converted cropland will ey. They also endeavor to repair, now be clear for farmers. Finally, maintain and preserve the physiby State Sen. Dan Hegeman sion, there may be some “leftstate and local authorities will cal and historical integrity of the More lawmakers are starting over” dollars, which are carried be given far more flexibility to county’s buildings. over into the next year. This new determine how to manage their to see the need for better-funded “This, along with the elected transportation in all of our school law would create a place for the water resources. offi cials working together to Critics have alleged that the districts across the state. The funds to go, and still focus on provide necessary services with education. governor made this one of the new rule is just another example This measure was the first excellent customer service while of Republicans wanting dirty wa- cornerstones of his State of the working within their designated ter. That couldn’t be further from State Address last month. Now, to be considered by the full Mis- budgets, is what makes Daviess the truth. We just want to make legislation may hold the key to souri Senate this week, and now County a great place to live, sure that the regulations that keeping buses running and stu- moves to the Missouri House work, and raise a family. of Representatives for similar folks must abide by are based in dents where they need to be. “Daviess County remains in consideration. I do hope my colSenate Bill 528 would relogic and reality. stable financial condition with That’s what this new rule quire the Missouri Department leagues there move this vital leg- General Revenue reserves for accomplishes — ensuring we of Elementary and Secondary islation quickly. 2020.” maintain a clean water sup- Education to transfer any excess ply while not overextending the Foundation Formula funding to reach of the federal government the newly established School into places it doesn’t belong, like Transportation Fund. In the past, we have funded school transporthe empty ditch running Savethrough to current week folder before altering this ad. tation costs at a higher level. Un609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 your back forty. funding has diminUSPS 213-200 Ph: 660.663.2154 Email: gpc@GPCink.com It is possible to have clean wa- fortunately, Revised January 2019 www.NorthMissourian.com ter and less bureaucracy; it just ished. The governor indicated takes common sense and folks he would like to see an additional Darryl & Elizabeth Wilkinson, Owners Find us on .com Facebook.com/northmissourian GPC million in funding go toward Jessica Holcomb, General Manager looking out for rural Let Those YouAmerica Elect$10 Know What You re Thinking... ' school transportation needs. to make that happen. The NaviSTAFF: Tammy Huffman, reporter; Brooke Lee, production; Shelly Cameron, circulation; Other County Officeholders: Senate Bill 528 would take Public Dennis Cox, sports; Ben Gott, Travis Burnett, Neal Hamilton, pressroom. Recorder gableCollectorWaters Protection Rule is Presiding Commissioner Jim Ruse, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 that go into Treasurer ane Administrator POLICY: Unless specifically prohibited, digital images submitted for publication, excluding a perfect example of listening to excess Jrevenues Commissioner #1 David Cox, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 studio photos, will be posted online photo galleries and may be available for purchase. Foundation Funding ForPam McNeel Commissioner #2 Wayne Uthe, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Kayla Michael McKinsey the folks who fire the engine that the County Clerk Ronetta Burton, 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 mulaDemocrat, and add them to the School Republican, Democrat, and implementSUBSCRIPTIONS: In Missouri $36 per year ($33.46+$2.54 tax); out-of-state $45 per year. drives America Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Elected 2016 Elected 2014 Elected 2016 SINGLE COPY: 75¢ (70¢+5¢ tax). Published Wednesdays — Periodicals Postage Paid at Transportation Fund. The FounProsecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 ingCourthouse their ideas. I look forward Courthouse Office Courthouse Office Office Gallatin, MO 64640. Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 dation Formula is the basic way660.663.3300, to President finalizing 660.663.3300, Ext.7 Ext. 8 660.663.3300, Ext. Trump 3 Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to by which we fairly fund all school Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 Email: colltreas@daviesscountymo.gov recorder@daviesscountymo.gov Email:Gallatin kayla.dcpubad@gmail.com this rule and removing a major Email: Publishing Company, 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 districts in Missouri. On occathreat to our rural way of life.

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Commissioner

Commissioner

David Cox

Wayne Uthe

Jim Ruse

(Associate, 1st District)

(Associate, 2nd District)

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County Clerk Ronetta Burton

Other County Officeholders:

Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 18141 State Hwy. P, 24681 U.S. Hwy 69, 14614 Hwy 13, 24807 St. Hwy O Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Jamesport, MO 64648 Altamont, MO 64620 Pattonsburg, M0 64670 Gallatin, MO 64640 Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 Democrat, Elected 2008; Republican, Elected 2016 Republican, Elected 2018 Assessor Sally Black, 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Republican, Elected 2018 Republican 2012, Elected 2014 Collector-Treasurer, Pam McNeel, 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Recorder Jane McKinsey, 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 Cell: 660.334.0016 Cell: 660.663.7289 Cell: 660.663.5133 Public Administrator Kayla Michael, 660.663.3300, Ext. 7 Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: countyclerk@daviesscountymo.gov

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Vehicle fails to yield, injures Cameron man A Cameron passenger received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 29 about a mile north of Osborn in DeKalb County. According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Donna Crossland, 58, Cameron, was southbound on Hwy. 33. Kierra Shelby, 37, Gallatin, was eastbound on Hwy. 36. Crossland was driving a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and failed to yield to Shelby and struck her 2006 Ford Mustang on the driver’s side. Shelby’s vehicle traveled off the south side of Hwy. 36 and came to rest on its wheels, facing northeast. Crossland’s vehicle came to a controlled stop on the shoulder of Hwy. 36, facing east. An occupant in the Crossland vehicle, Stefengaret Crossland, 27, Cameron, was transported by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Both vehicles had minor damage. The accident was investigated by Tpr. N.A. Regan, assisted by Sgt. AA. Henry.

Coffey meets The City of Coffey did not have a meeting in January due to inclement weather. The city meetings are held the third Saturday of the month. Next meeting will be Feb. 15.

Jamesport raises water rates The Jamesport City Council discussed a letter received from the city’s water supplier Livingston County PWSD #4. The letter stated that water rates will be raised for all water customers effective April 2020. After discussion, the board motioned to raise Jamesport Water Company rates from $23 a month base to $24 and $11 each additional 1,000 to $11.75. The rates will become effective on the April 2020 billing cycle. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jan. 13, meeting of the Jamesport City Council. Members in attendance were Freda Garner, Rob Murphy, Geoff Eads and Gary Alexander. Also present were Mayor Dana Urton and employee Trent Brewer.

NCMC blood drive North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Student Senate in partner with American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on NCMC campus from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, in the Alexander Student Centerlower level, 1204 Main Street. The drive is open to all students, staff, and the public. No appointment is necessary but can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The American Red Cross recommends getting a good night’s sleep, drinking an extra 16 ounces of water, eating ironrich foods to maintain a healthy iron level, and consuming a lowfat meal before donating. Donating blood is an easy way to help others and only takes about an hour. The Red Cross encourages donors to give blood every time they are eligible, every 56 days for whole blood donations and every 112 days for double red cell donations.

Girl Scout Troop 2148 at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium in KC where the girls learned about space science. From left to right: Reagan Crump, Khloe Huston, Brooklyn Hathcock, Kainsley McCrary, Aaliyah Jones, Lillian Johnson.

Race to the Girl Scout Cookie Crawl

Join Girl Scout Troop 2148 for their first annual Cookie Crawl at Jamesport. The event is sure to be a fun time of music, racing, and cookie indulging. Girl Scout Troop 2148 is based out of Gilman City. The six girls are from Gilman, Jamesport, and Gallatin. Contact Danielle Huston on her Facebook page or by calling 660-973-2890. Packet pickup will be on race morning starting 8 a.m. at the Jamesport City Park. The 5k will start at 9 a.m., with the one mile starting at approximately 9:15 a.m. The race will be held rain or shine. DJ and refreshments will kick off the cookie crawl. The girl scout cookie booth will be on

hand with select cookies to sell. Parking is provided near the baseball field and along side the park. Runners registered by March 7 will be guaranteed a race day T-shirt and finishers medal. Early bird registration ends Feb. 29, at 11:59 p.m. and is $30. Regular registration closes March 27 and is $35. To be guaranteed a shirt and a medal, you must be registered by March 7, so please don’t wait. Proceeds will go to our local girl scout troop to help the girls learn in a safe and friendly environment to be go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders. They will explore STEM, participate in outdoor activities and community projects, learn life skills and entrepreneurship.

Altamont spring cleanup postponed The Altamont Board of Trustees agreed to postpone cleanup of the community building until spring weather during their Jan. 12 meeting. The financial report and the expense report were approved. No snow removal bids were received. For the record, it was noted that a local resident is willing to plow on a temporary basis, at the board’s discretion, until a contractor with commercial liability insurance becomes available. An emergency approval for his services was done by phone for the Dec. 15-16 snow event. Board members and the village clerk completed a new bank resolution and signature cards to update authorized account signers. The village’s existing Ameren streetlight agreement expires in March. Board members preferred to invite Mike Edwards from Ameren to attend the February regular meeting and discuss the renewal terms, etc. Next meeting is at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Al-

tamont Board of Trustees held Jan. 12. Board members present were Sue Belsher, Lonnie Norris and Crystal Rogers. Also present were Kay Price, Andrew Lollar, J.R. Curtis and Drake Curtis, Glenda Rogers, village clerk, and Keva Barnes.

Soup Party

Brush cutting and pothole patching The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of Feb. 3 – 9. Route 13: Brush cutting 0.5 miles north of Route B, was scheduled for Feb. 3; Route 6: Pothole patching from I-35 to Jamesport, was scheduled for Feb. 3-4; I-35: Pothole patching all ramps from mile marker 61 to

mile marker 84, was scheduled for Feb. 3-5; I-35: Pothole patching from mile marker 61 to mile marker 84, Feb. 5-7. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below.

Boyd Harrison Thank You! & Julie Cox

for

We are having a soup party. I hope you will join us. We want to thank everybody in advance for all the love and the support ... physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We just ask the Lord to replenish you with your health like you have prayed for us; replenish you with your talents like you have done for us; replenish you your finances that you have given to us. We just ask the Lord to bless each and every one of you that comes to the benefit at the Spillman Center on February the 8th, that you will be blessed more than you can ever imagine. Have a fantastic time. Sorry, we will not be attending, but we will Boyd Harrison be there in spirit. It's going to be a great year in 2020... & Julie Cox

God bless you all!

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Pattonsburg will do water rate study

Feb. 2020 Daviess County OATS transit schedule To schedule a ride on any of these routes call St Joseph OATS Transit office at 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219. To Cameron: Feb. 19 To Gallatin: Feb. 11 & 25 To Jamesport: Feb. 14 Intercity Express To St Joseph-Feb. 21 *Fares may apply OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

Renew pesticide license Feb. 19 Upcoming meetings will be held for farmers looking to obtain or renew their Private Pesticide Applicators license, including Daviess County, on Feb. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Gallatin Christian Church. These meetings are free and open to the public and will also include ag updates from Extension agriculture specialists. While the meetings are free, each farm is required to have a Pesticide Applicator manual to obtain their license. Manuals will be available for purchase at the meetings for $12. If you are renewing your license, please bring your old manual with you so that you are not required to purchase a new one. Private applicator licenses are required for producers of agricultural commodities to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. The license allows the holder to apply these pesticides on property owned or rented by them or their employer. Meetings will also be held in Gentry, Worth, Mercer, Caldwell, Harrison, and Dekalb counties beginning on Jan. 27 and going through Feb. 19. They will be approximately two hours in length and will begin at either 8:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. to accommodate the attendee’s schedule. Contact your local University of Missouri Extension office to see when the training will be held in your county and to register. If your schedule does not allow you to attend the training in your county, you are encouraged to attend a training session in a nearby county.

Area students earn spot on dean’s list The following local students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List: Logan Jeffers of Gallatin (4.0 grade point average) and Kelly Warford of Pattonsburg (3.5 to 3.99 grade point average). Each semester the dean’s list is divided into two parts. The first list includes the names of students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The second list includes the names of students who attained a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99.

The Pattonsburg Council voted to have a water rate study done during their meeting held Jan. 13. City Clerk Karen Shepherd was instructed by the board to contact the city’s attorney, Robert Cowherd, to discuss the district contract with Daviess County Public Water Supply District #1. Six-month financials were reviewed and approved. The board motioned to transfer money from the waterworks account to the depreciation fund in the amount of $35,600, and to put $80,000 into a Certificate of Deposit, and then, starting next year, July 2020 to June 2021, transfer $50,000 to the depreciation fund, $10,000 to the replacement fund, and $10,000 to the reserve fund. Monthly reports were reviewed, and bills paid. The main sewer lift station was replaced on Jan. 14. A letter was hand delivered to residents to let them know to conserve water on that day. The city hired Allied Systems, Inc., to remove the existing Smith and Loveless vacuum prime duplex station and install Vaughan chopper pumps, with a new 460 V 3PH duplex control panel. An ad will be placed in the newspaper to take closed bids on the road grader. The above are unapproved minutes of the Jan. 13 meeting. Those in attendance were: Mayor Edmon Howard; board members: Lonnie Luke, Kelly Hughes, Sandra Woodring, Dustin Sperry; employees: Water Superintendent Adam Albert, City Clerk Karen Shepherd.

Earns WGU degree Michael Perry of Gallatin has earned a bachelor of science, business management degree from Western Governors University (WGU). WGU has recognized 5,617 undergraduate and 4,302 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees since October 2, 2019.

Gallatin man wrecks vehicle, later arrested Randy Adair, 58, Gallatin, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche northbound on Hwy. 13 on Feb. 2. About two miles south of Gallatin, he drove off the east side of the roadway, overcorrected, and traveled off the west side of the roadway. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its wheels, facing northbound. He received moderate injuries and was taken by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing his seat belt. The accident was investigated by Sgt. J.M. Cross, assisted by Cpl. M.J. Miller, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Gallatin Police Department. Adair was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Feb. 2 and charged with driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving and no insurance. The above charges are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Inaugural ‘Cattleman’s Night at the Pearl’ in Hamilton set for Feb. 29

Active Aging Resource Center Feb. 11: OATS will bring you to the center for lunch, call ahead; Feb. 14: Valentine’s Dinner 1112:30. We will be having a buffet every Wednesday which will include a salad and soup bar. For people age 60 and over the suggested contribution is $4.50. For people under 60, the cost is $7. Feb. 10-14 Monday: chicken fajita with lettuce and tomato, broccoli and cauliflower, applesauce; Tuesday: beef stew, cottage cheese, cornbread, mixed fruit; Wednesday: spaghetti and meat sauce, broccoli, carrots, garlic bread, strawberry and banana shortcake; Thursday: baked pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, California blend, hot roll, pears and Mandarin oranges; Friday: turkey tetrazzini with peas, glazed baby carrots, peaches, biscuit, sugar cookie.

Book scholarship recipients at NCMC North Central Missouri College Foundation announces recipients of the Nancy Ball Book Scholarship, including Bethany Bailey, Gallatin, and Essie Williamson, Gilman City. Sixteen recipients were awarded a $250 book scholarship in honor of Nancy Ball’s gift to the NCMC Foundation. The other area recipients are Katie Adkison, Hamilton; Calvin Basham, Cowgill; Katie Blanchard, Lucerne; Jacob Butler, Cameron; Jurden d’Arnault, Coconut Creek; Kullen Duff, Bethany; Andrew George, Canton; Carson Hall, Huntsville; Latorrie Johnson, Trenton; Stetson Klise, New London; Abbigayle Robinson, Trenton; Yasser Rondon, Santo Domingo, DR; Alissa Webb, Humphreys; GraceAnn Wheeler, Mission KS. Recipients were selected based on their involvement on campus, recommendation by a faculty/staff organization sponsor, and a 250-word essay. “This is the first time that the NCMC Foundation has offered a book scholarship to students,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “Books can be a large expense for students, and this was an additional avenue to offer them support. Nancy was a nontraditional student with limited resources. Therefore, this is an excellent way to honor her generosity and help NCMC students.” All NCMC Foundation Scholarship recipients are required to write a thank you letter prior to their award being dispersed. NCMC Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are

Bird graduates from CMU Jesse Wyatt Bird was among more than 300 graduates honored at the Central Methodist University Winter Commencement. Bird, of Gallatin, graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree.

The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association will conduct a scholarship dinner and auction with entertainment for those registered to participate at the event slated for Saturday, Feb. 29, at The Pearl located southwest of Hamilton. This is the inaugural “Cattleman’s Night at the Pearl.” All proceeds will benefit the I-35 Cattlemen’s Association youth in agriculture scholarship fund. Over the past nine years this group has awarded scholarships to 13 high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education in agriculture. The fund-raising event Feb. 29, begins with social hour and cash bar at 5 p.m. with a prime rib dinner from Girratano’s Meat Company at 6 p.m. Entertainment will feature dueling pianos by Big Show Dueling Pianos. The I-35 Cattlemen Association board of directors will conduct a scholarship auction after the meal. The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association meets three to four times annually at different locations in Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, and Dekalb counties. Guest speakers are featured at events aimed to be educational and information. Meetings and tours provide social and networking opportunities for local cattle producers. The association has been funding local county fairs in the 5-county area for the past five years. A monetary contribution is made to one or more beef exhibitors at each fair, based on the I-35 county representative’s discretion. Anyone interested can become a member of the association for a $30 annual membership fee. The spring membership meeting is set for Thursday, April 23 (location yet to be announced). The annual business meeting will be conducted at this time as well as election of new officers. Currently serving on the I-35 Board of Directors are: Aus-

tin Story of 8 Story Farms, Altamont, president; John Crawford, vice president; Mandi Bird, secretary; Nancy Snyder, treasurer; Mike Green representing Caldwell; Greg Rhodus representing Clay; Scott Seabolt representing Clinton; Cindy Grady representing Daviess; and Dale Buhman representing Dekalb. If you’d like to become a member and participate in future events, email Secretary Mandi Bird at mandi.bird.9112@gmail. com. For more information follow the association on Facebook

Photo contest The Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 11th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest on Monday, Feb. 2, to help kickoff National Thank a Farmer week. To submit your photos, go to Agriculture.Mo.Gov/focus and complete the online form.

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

Dogs swat Hornets

74-66, for HIT third place Gallatin’s boys overcame a slow start on their way to a 74-66 victory over Hamilton on Saturday for third place in the Hamilton Invitational Tournament. The host Hornets jumped out to leads of 9-2 and 13-4 but the Bulldogs clawed back to within 15-14 with a 10-2 run to close out the first quarter. Isaac Bird drove down the middle of the lane on the first Bulldog possession of the second period, hit the layup, and drew a foul for what would be the first of 4 successful old-fashion 3-point plays (FG and FT) for Gallatin.

Johnny Stout drew plenty of contact on a baseline drive against the Hornets.

Gilman City Tournament Results

1st: Princeton 56, Tri-County 43 (G) 3rd: Osborn 59, P’burg 56 (G) Cons: N. Harrison 47, Gilman City 24 (G) 1st: Princeton 50, North Harrison 46 (B) 3rd: P’burg 80, Osborn 57 (B) Cons: E. Harrison 51, Tri-County 28 (B)

Aidan Adkison picked the pocket of Tucker Ross on an entry pass and cashed in for a 24-17 GHS lead. The Bulldogs led by 17 at the half but the Hornets came out with 5 quick points in the third quarter. Hamilton closed to within 2 possessions in the fourth quarter. A corner trey by Adkison with 4:26 to play stemmed a Hornet rally and put the Bulldogs up 68-52. Lathrop defeated East Buchanan, 58-50, for the HIT boys’ title. East Buchanan downed Hamilton, 51-37, for the girls’ crown. EB 75, Gallatin 68 A big dose of Ethan Kilgore kept Gallatin out of Saturday’s championship game. The East Buchanan senior posted 43 points, one off the tournament record set by Hamilton’s LaTroy Harper, in Thursday’s 75-68 semifinal win. Despite Kilgore’s big game, #2 seeded East Buchanan had to work hard for the victory. East Buchanan led by as many as 22 points in the second quarter, but Gallatin’s tenacity on the offensive end closed the game in the fourth. Tristen Gibson tickled the nylon for a 3-ball inside 4 minutes to play to close the gap to 62-59. Dylan Burns put up a shot with under a minute to play and was rewarded by basket interference by Kilgore, making it a 72-66 game. Gibson hit a layup with 7.5 seconds left for his 31st points of the contest but Kilgore hit a final bucket for the final score. Bird finished with 14 points before fouling out late in the game.

The Rock stays at Gallatin High School!

The Gallatin Bulldogs captured their fourth straight Grand River Conference wrestling championship on Saturday at Maysville High School, edging Trenton for the team title and trophy. Five Bulldogs, Ross Critten, Keegan Allen, Draven Wright, Rodell Sperry and Drayton Harris each won individual championships for Gallatin. Critten and Harris are 4-TIME GRC CHAMPIONS. (Photo by Macon Schweizer).

Bulldogs earn fourth straight GRC wrestling title Gallatin varsity wrestlers came home from Maysville High School on Saturday with 5 individual championships and their fourth straight Grand River Conference title under coaches Zach Morrison, Tim Michener and Declan Schweizer. Ross Critten (120), Keegan Allen (126), Draven Wright (138), Rodell Sperry (152), and Drayton Harris (160) each captured individual titles. Gage Wright (182) was a second-place finisher. Reggie Arnold (132) and Tyler Tustison (170) each finished third. Fifth place finishers included Brantley Burns (106) and Draygan Schweizer (145). The meet also brought notable milestones for the Bulldogs. Harris remained undefeated at 22-0 in the 160-pound class and with a victory in his first match of the day, he earned his 150th career win. Critten, Draven Wright, and Sperry each topped the 30-win mark for the season. Sperry, Draven Wright, and Harris each won 5 bouts on Saturday. Critten won all 4 of his matches by fall. Gallatin amassed 151 points in the competition to edge second place Trenton, 146, in team standings. The Bulldogs will host Stanberry and St. Joe Lafayette on Thursday in the Middle School gym and will travel to Albany on Saturday for tournament action prior to the district tournament.

Milan over Gallatin x 2 on Tuesday Milan’s GRC East Division leading varsity basketball teams stayed unbeaten Tuesday night with a sweep of Gallatin. The Lady Wildkats came out on top, 59-18, and the MHS boys surged to a 66-46 victory. Madalyn Shubert led Gallatin’s girls with 5 points. Addison Riley and Elle Copple chipped in 3 each. Isaac Bird paced Gallatin’s boys with 14 points. JJ Waters chipped in 8 points and a teamhigh 8 rebounds off the bench. The Lady Bulldogs fell to 0-4 in East Division play. The Bulldogs’ GRC record evened out at 2-2 with a busy week ahead. Gallatin teams tip off a schedule of 5 games over the course of 6 days on Thursday with home tilts against Maysville. The Bulldogs remain home on Friday to take on Albany. A rare Saturday double header at South Harrison begins at 3 p.m. Gallatin squads are back home on Monday to face Polo. Tuesday of next week takes the Bulldogs to King City.

Gallatin Bulldog Drayton Harris won his 150th match.

Bulldogs handle Hornets in Tuesday wrestling Gallatin wrestlers celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday with a 60-12 victory over Hamilton. Keegan Allen, Draven Wright, Draygan Schweizer and Gage Wright won contested matches. Brantley Burns, Ross Critten, Reggie Arnold, Rodell Sperry, Drayton Harris and Tyler Tustison were winners by forfeit. Logan Bottcher won an exhibition match by fall. Christin Burns, Maddison Michael and Caragan Baker each won by forfeit for the girls’ team. USA winners for the Northwest Grapplers against Hamilton opponents were Olivia Gillette, Thomas Hogan, Magnum Fennimore, Silas Sperry and Eli Sperry.

GHS vs. Mid-Buchanan Wrestling 1/30/20

MB Girls 42, Gallatin 6 MB Boys 40, Gallatin 30

103: Loren Patee (MB) over Christin Burns 130: Zoe Webster (MB) over Maddi Michael 135: Caragan Baker (G) win by forfeit. 170: Wade Stanton (MB) over Tyler Tustison 182: Gage Wright (G) over Aden Woolard 106: Clancey Woodward (MB) over Brantley Burns 120: Ross Critten (G) over Clayton Rotterman 126: Keegan Allen (G) over Nathan Hyde 132: Tim Speer (MB) over Reggie Arnold 138: Draven Wright (G) over Denton Biller 145: Butch Walters (MB) over Draygan Schweizer 152: Rodell Sperry (G) win by forfeit 160: Drayton Harris (G) over Creed Webster 132Exh.:Zach Kelly (MB) over Gabriel Hacking 145Exh.: Logan Bottcher (G) over Zander Kountz

R-2 Advisory Committee shares ideas about 6th grade, 7-period day Pattonsburg R-2 Superintendent Scott Ireland reported that the Advisory Committee met to discuss the Missouri Assessment Program recognition night. He said the committee liked the idea of sixth grade moving back to the elementary and a seven-period day. He noted the committee asked questions about a four-day school week and the feasibility of having that. The board approved the 20202021 high school and football coop agreement with North Harrison and Gilman City, and the junior high softball coop agreement with Gilman City. Superintendent Ireland reported that he would be placing an advertisement in the newspaper for bids on the freezer replacement. He spoke to the staff at in-service and encouraged the Community Teachers Association to have teachers attend board meetings. He asked staff to encourage parents to see if they’re interested in a ParentTeacher-Association/Organization. Calendar committee met to

discuss the calendar for the next year. Custodial interviews were to be held. Ireland thanked the City of Pattonsburg for getting the school’s parking lot ready for classes. He also thanked Jake Cameron for getting sidewalks cleared off on Sunday. Principal McCrary gave the high school and elementary reports. Executive session was held to discuss personnel, student matters, and legal issues. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jan. 15, meeting of the Pattonsburg School Board. Present were Stephanie Mason, Greg Coin, Lyle Hoover, Brooke Johnson, and Steve Pankau. Brian Teel and Laura Booth were absent.

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February 5, 2020

Lady Bulldogs fall to Braymer in HIT

Braymer’s girls eliminated Gallatin on Wednesday on their way to a consolation title in the Hamilton Invitational Tournament. The Lady Bobcats pulled away from a 6-6 tie late in the first quarter to knock off the Lady Bulldogs, 56-34. The Lady Bulldogs were able to shoot 50% (5 of 10) from the 3-point arc but could muster only 12 field goals in the game. Claire Hemry paced Gallatin with 10 points. Madalyn Shubert chipped in 7, followed by Elle Copple with 6, and Libby Endicott with 5. Braymer defeated Lathrop, 45-35, in Friday’s consolation final. Third place in the tournament went to Trenton following a 64-55 triple overtime victory. East Buchanan claimed the girls’ title with a 51-37 win over host Hamilton.

Lady Bulldog wrestlers compete at Benton Gallatin Lady Bulldog wrestlers returned from St. Joe Benton High School Friday with a pair of medals from the Benton Girls Scramble. Maddi Michael placed first in her division by pinning opponents from Winnetonka, Kearney, and Savannah. Caragan Baker finished second in her class after taking a 3-0 decision against MaKayla Provin of Cameron and dropping a 6-3 decision to Rhian Kempf of Blue Springs. Christin Burns also competed for Gallatin in the tourney.

Gallatin Regional STAR Events participants, front from left, are: Jenni Teel, Maddi Michael, Gage Wright, Brinley Vandiver, Haden Bradford, Aidan Adkison, Stanley Hanson, Jaden Wilson, Carli Beck, Boston Bell, and Addie Riley; second row, Olivia Woody, Gloria Hernandez, Jessica Hart, Alli Baker, Johnna Tadlock, Johnny Stout, Claire Hemry, McKinley Waters, Macie McNeely, Peyton Baker, Grayson Allen, Makenna Glidewell, and Morgan Glidewell; third row, Libby Wilson, Cloey Waterbury, Colt Baker, Jenna Rains, Caragan Baker, Tristan Hamilton, Annabelle Ball. Kati Jo Wortman, Jasmine Cecil, Madalyn Shubert, Maddie Kirk, and Micah Hensley; fourth row, Garrett Dungy, Layton Shubert, Logan Bottcher, Elle Copple, Kaydence Clevenger, Ashley Feiden, Alayna Rainey, Hallie Vanderslice, Laurie King, Abigail Burns, Courtney Crose, Hannah Critten and Ethan Adkison; top row, Santanna Youngs, Payton Feiden, Brett Hemry, Taylor Morrison, Krysten Collins, Adison Pratt, Ella Bradford, Johnathan Carder, Nevaeh Ripple, Maddie Moulton, Presley Wells, & Peyton Johnson. Not pictured: Andon Allen, Macon Dutro, Betty Rogers, and Rodell Sperry.

FCCLA sends 58 to State (Continued from page 1) and Alayna Rainey, Gold and State; Nutrition and Wellness, Level 1: Ashley Feiden, Abigail Burns, and Courtney Crose, Gold and State; Parliamentary Procedure, Level 3: Alli Baker, Caragan Baker, Tristan Hamilton, Jenna Rains, Madalyn Shubert, Johnna Tadlock, and Libby Wilson, Gold and State; Professional Presentation, Level 1: Hannah Critten, Gold and State; Professional Presentation, Level 2: Ella Bradford, Elle Copple, and Addie Riley, Gold and State; Professional Presentation, Level 3: Maddison Michael and Gage Wright, Gold and State; Promote and Publicize, Level 2: Annabelle

Ball and Presley Wells, Gold and State; Public Policy Advocate, Level 2: Ethan Adkison, Layton Shubert, and Payton Feiden, Gold and State; Sports Nutrition, Level 1: Peyton Baker, Jaden Wilson, and Stanley Hanson, Gold and State; Sports Nutrition, Level 2: Madison Kirk, Makenna Glidewell, and Grayson Allen, Gold and State; Logan Bottcher, Andon Allen, and Rodell Sperry, Gold and State; Sustainability Challenge, Level 1: Hallie Vanderslice, Laurie King, and Betty Rogers, Gold and State; Teach and Train, Level 3: Jenni Teel, Gold and State.

Gallatin R-5 announces second quarter honor students The Gallatin R-5 High School and Middle School recently announced students named to the 2019-20 2nd quarter honor roll. Seniors Principal’s (4.00) – Aidan Adkison, Keegan Allen, Aubrey Burns, Jessica Hart, Gloria Hernandez, Annie Nelson, D. J. Schlaiss, Madalyn Shubert. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Dylan Burns, Tom Crouse, Jordan France, Tristen Gibson, Cindy Hacking, Jasmine Holcomb, Miriam Hunt, Tanner Hunter, Kacen Jones, Madeleine Kozar, Macie McNeely, Drew Prindle, Jordan Sowarsh, Jennifer Teel, Nicholas Widner. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Gavynn Abbink, Haden Bradford, Landon Corwin, Ross Critten, Morgan Glidewell, Drayton Harris, Dariyn Pettit, Kayla Stagner, Jerold Waters. Juniors Principal’s (4.00) – Caragan Baker, Carli Beck, Sydney Cook, Burke Dalton, Karina Hacking, Tristan Hamilton, Claire Hemry, Sarah Morrison, Jenna Rains. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Allison Baker, Shanelle Bates, Jonathan Carder, Carlie Hogan, Hayden Jumps, Morgan Lee-McGinnis, Ariel Martin, Maddison Michael, Johnna Tadlock. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Heavynn Abbink, Gabriel Allen, Allen Dutro, Riley Dutro, Ayden Ely, Libby Endicott, Calvin Grady, Cody Middleton, Adam Newman, Johnny Stout, McKinley Waters. Sophomores Principal’s (4.00) – Kyrsten Collins, Taylor Morrison, Faith Warner, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Andon Allen, Brianna Filley, Hailey Holcomb, Kiah Price, Rodell Sperry, Kacyn Wayne, Elizabeth Wilson. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Caleb Albrecht-Perkins, Reginald Ar-

nold, Brantley Burns, Matana Byrom, Veronica Campbell, Jordan Donovan, Amelie Dutro, Dyson Fry, Haven Gibson, Silas Giles, Taylor Hoover, Carson Lang, Dakota Logston, Sarah Poplin, Olivia Prindle, Makayla Rainey, Taylor Schlaiss, Kylie Stagner, Jonathan Stoor, Jalyn Taylor, Cidnee Toney, Destiny Trimble, Brinley Vandiver. Freshmen Principal’s (4.00) – Evelyn Baldwin, Ella Bradford, Elle Copple, Payton Feiden, Gabriel Hacking, Zayden Hacking, Addison Riley, Presley Wells. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Ashtyn Allen, Logan Bottcher, Cortney Dalton, Makenna Glidewell, Kailey Hancock, Brett Hemry, Micah Hensley, Peyton Johnson, Hadley Jumps, Adiline Pratt, Adison Pratt, Haliegh Stanhope, Santanna Youngs. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Ethan Adkison, Isaac Bird, Kaydence Clevenger, Taylor Dir, Lane Dowell, Garrett Dungy, Brianna Gilmore, Emma Harper, Courtney Kenyon, Madison Kirk, Madison Moulton, Gabriel Parker, Nevaeh Ripple, Colin Schlaiss, Layton Shubert, Durk Stout, Tyler Tustison. Eighth Grade Principal’s (4.00) — Abigail Burns, Emma Christopher, Hannah Critten, Ashley Feiden, Betty Rogers, Anasen Wayne. A (3.99 – 3.66) –Jasmine Cecil, Courtney Crose, Luke Johnson, Laurie King, Alayna Rainey, Hallie Vanderslice, Owen Waterbury, Jaden Wilson. B (3.65 – 3.00) — Grayson Allen, Peyton Baker, Annabelle Ball, Boston Bell, Macon Dutro, Alex Endicott, Thomas Green, Stanley Hanson, Bryson Hunter, Hayden Jeffers, William Johnson, Tanner King, Keegan McBroom, Lexi Thomson, Rebecca Turner, Noah Watson, Kati Jo Wortman.

Seventh Grade Principal’s (4.00) – Lachlan Gibson, Lyndsey King, Kaylen Sterneker, Mary Taylor. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Payton Adkison, Trinity Asher, Lillie Barnard, Brody Bird, Magnum Fenimore, Piper James, Karydon Jones, Leayrah Leeper, Mason Lynch, Tylee Morrison, Abigail Parker, Olivia Plant, Kallie Salmon, James Tucker, Kisten Vanderslice. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Kerigan Arndt, Bailey Carder, Justin Chadwick, Case Chrisman, Rowan Hansen, Wade Houser, Jacob Jackson, Damion Lopp, Connor Michael, Avian Miller, Ashten Parker, Travis Shubert, Ethan Williams. Sixth Grade Principal’s (4.00) – Ward Allen, Brynn Bird, Sullivan Bird, Makenna Bottcher, Jayda Curtis-Mazur, Laramie Fenimore, Kaylee Gilmore, Valentina Green, Taden Hancock, Lacey Holcomb, Cooper Houser, Pryce

Johnson, Jackson Ohlberg, Morgan Parker. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Leah Critten, Maddalyn Cross, Ahna Denning, Jack Donovan, Austyn Dutro, Stephanie Dutro, Katie Green, Chris Holcomb, Axel Kenzy, Vallorie Kinnison, Dianna Lamm, Channing McBroom, Ryan McCray-Gomez, Maggie Tucker. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Calen Baker, Jamie Baldwin, Madison Hunter, Brendan Rainey, Kyre Terhune, Aliza Wright. Fifth Grade Principal’s (4.00) – Tripp Copple, Reid Hemry. A (3.99 – 3.66) – Levi Carder, Judson Dalton, Wyatt Eaton, Paige Heldenbrand, Dawson King, Katie Lynch, Olivia Rogers, Berkley Wells. B (3.65 – 3.00) – Braydon Baker, George Berry, Hannah Borges, Jaxon Burton, Courtney Cecil, Devin Cordrey, Tye Dowell, Malakai Gray, Elijah Lawinger, Peyton Lawson,

Jylee Leeper, Shannon McCubbin, Adalyn Miller, Anthany Myers, Dominick Myers, Ethan Owings, Moriah Parker, Jonas Pettit, William Plant, Audriana Renne, William Rogers, Olivia Schweizer, James Sloan, Peyton Smit, Landon Stanhope.

Parents as Teachers kicks off at N. Daviess Parents as Teachers (PAT) at North Daviess is kicking off the 2020 year offering developmental information. PAT is designed to inform support and encourage parents in that important role as your child’s first and most influential teacher. PAT is offered through North Daviess R-3 and is available to parents of infants and young children. Parents are encouraged to contact Vera Nelson at 660-828-4123.

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New bylaws for LEPC receive approval David Roll, Emergency Manager, introduced COMMISSION new bylaws for the Daviess County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for the commission to approve. He stated the changes were minor clarifications. David also updated the commission on progress on the 2020 EMP grant that is due Friday. The EMPG mini grant has also opened up and paperwork is due Feb. 14. David is looking for estimates for someone to build a cabinet for the emergency vehicle. The mini grant will fund this expense. David Cox made a motion to approve the new bylaws for LEPC as presented by Emergency Management Director David Roll; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. James Lewis, Bridge Supervisor, met with the Commission to update them on ongoing work. James has continued to work on bridge inspections with MODOT. The road crew have been repairing signs and cutting brush around the signs. A bridge in Salem Township was temporarily closed to repair the backing. James and the crew will continue to work in the shop on equipment at the barn. Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, finalized her 2020 budget. Discussion was held on what needs to be done for Saber Avenue in Union Township. The issue was continued. The commission decided to accept the Howe & Co dinner invitation while at CCAM training. Jim Ruse signed the authorization for BRO 031(34) LPA Invoice 18 to Snyder & Associates. Wayne Uthe made a motion to approve Commission Order 2020-1 to order Pam McNeel, Collector-Treasurer, to transfer COUNTY

$29.50 to correct funding for 2019, and $20,705 to complete funding for 2020 from General Revenue to the Emergency Management Grant Fund; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. A budget hearing was held at 10 a.m. Present were the commissioners, the county clerk, and the sheriff. Ronetta Burton, chief budget officer, read the budget message that gave the state of the county. David Cox made a motion to approve the 2020 Daviess County Budget as presented; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. A bid opening for Jump Avenue Bridge 430001.0-2 was held at 11 a.m. Present were the commissioners, the county clerk, Ron Dwiggins, Howe & Co, Steve Wolfe, Decker Construction, and Brad Parn, Brookfield Box & Bridge. Three bids were received as follows: Engineer’s Estimate $408,040.25; C&C Bridge and Concrete, $519,959.50; Brookfield Box and Bridge, $426,140.50; Decker Construction, $409,319.50. The commission spoke by phone to Michael Clancy. Sheriff Ben Becerra met with the commission to discuss increased transportation costs for prisoners at the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the Jan. 29, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Civil cases filed: Jared S. Hogan, Gallatin, vs. Kassandra M. Hogan, Jamesport, dissolution of

marriage. Associate Division Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report THIS INCIDENT SUMMAR SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

1/29/20 2:46 pm – Kidder investigation. 1/30/20 Stacy Clark, 42, Maysville, 10:02 am – Winston investigation. was arrested and taken to 1/31/20 DDCRJ on three counts of forgery on Jan. 28. According to the 1:29 am – Jamesport investigation. probable cause statement prepared by Chief Deputy Larry Ad- 8:01 am – Winston investigation. ams, Clark made two purchases 12:43 pm – Winston investigation. at Trex Mart, Winston, with fake 1:17 pm – Altamont THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL investigaACTIVITIES currency which was DOES marked tion. “Motion Picture Purposes” on the top of the bills on Jan. 28. Af- 1:34 pm – Winston investigation. ter Clark left the business, the 3:36 pm – Gallatin investigation. 2/1/20 clerk observed the one-dollar bills to be counterfeit. On the 3:30 am – Jamesport investigation. same day, Clark also attempted 2:53 pm – Pattonsburg investito make a purchase at Dollar gation. General Store in Gallatin with counterfeit bills. The cashier re- 4:28 pm – Gallatin burglary investigation. fused the transaction and Clark left the business without the • Jesse Phipps, 22, Gallatin, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ counterfeit currency. Bond for for failure to appear at court. Clark was set at $5,000 cash only. 2/2/20 1/28/20 3:02 pm – Investigation and pur- 5:36 pm – Jamesport investigation. suit ending in Breckenridge. 8:40 pm – Altamont investiga- 9:43 pm – Car accident on 13 Highway. Assisting medical. tion. • Brian Dannar, 35, Raytown, • Justin Rainey, 25, Gallatin, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ was arrested and taken to Dafor bond revocation. viess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) on a 24-hour hold 2/3/20 for investigation. 6:46 am – Jamesport domestic • Stacy Clark, 42, Maysville, was investigation. arrested and taken to DDCRJ 5:09 pm – Coffey domestic inveson three counts of forgery. tigation. Bond was set at $5,000 cash 11:54 am – Winston investigaonly. tion.

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Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Jared S. Lee, Weatherby, peace disturbance, two days jail. Trevon L. Howard, Las Vegas, NV, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150. Jacqulyn Lurten, Bethany, speeding, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 18 hours community service. Juan J. Rangel, Independence, minor in possession of liquor, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service, Abuse and Lose Order; speeding amended to defective equipment, $200. Blake W. Murphy, Buckner, possession of marijuana, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours of community service, Abuse and Lose Order. Ralph W. Harris, Gallatin, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, $76.50. Lori A. Maenhoudt, Gallatin, possession of marijuana, 10 days jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, 5 days jail. John C. McKinney, Coffey, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, $76.50. Noah F. Curtis, Trenton, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150. Civil Court Suit on account: A consent judgment was entered for Cavalry SPV I, LLC and against Lainie Huffman. Marriage Thomas J. Cunningham, 37, and Kathleen Janette Briggs, 37, both of Trenton, were married Jan. 31 by Judge Daren Adkins.

nifer Lea Downey as successor co-trustees of the Searcy Living Trust, to Jack and Debra Huff and Carolyn Woodson. Successor Trustee’s Deed Partial lot in Jamesport from Dena N. Johnson as trustee under trust and Myrick W. Den Hartog as trustee under trust, to Federal National Mortgage Association. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Benton Township from Daniel and Debbie Bevan, trustees of the Daniel R. Bevan and Debbie

Assessor’s Office Daviess County property owners should have received their 2020 assessment sheets. Please return assessment sheets to the office by March 1 to avoid penalty. Penalties www.daviesscountysheriff.com range from $15 to $105, based upon valuation of the property. These penalties are assessed by state statute. Timely submission of your assessment sheet allows tax entities to record accurate valuations, which in turn enables tax levies toDaviess be based on the correct County Sheriff’s Office valuation. Check us out on Facebook! The office will be open through the noon hour from January through April. Please come in or call the office if you have any questions, 660-3300 Ext. 1. Warranty Deeds Partial lot in Jamesport from George and Dena Howell to Donald and Dianna Lloyd; tract in Jackson Township from Jacob and Martha Gingerich to Nathan C. Terry; tract in Marion Township from Vearl and Donna Garrison to Colvin Farms LLC; tract in Union Township from Steve and Ann Holcomb to Edward and Molly Kurtz; tract in Marion Township from Jack and Debra Huff and Carolyn Woodson to Jack L. Huff, Debra W. Huff and Carolyn M. Woodson as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common; tract in Jefferson Township from Theodore J. and Erin Bauer, Jessica and Jimmy taylor, and Brett P. Bauer to Stan and Lisa Holder. Trustee’s Deed Tract in Marion Township from Brenda Sue Oxley and Jen-

I. Bevan Revocable Trust, to Rocky and Emily Metcalfe; tract in Benton Township from Clint W. Meadows, trustee of the Clint W. Meadows Trust, to Steinert Farms LLC. Beneficiary Deeds Lots in Jameson from Danna and Kevin Noel to Rodney A. Smith and Cory D. Smith and Stacy M. Brecht as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Quit Claim Deeds Lot and partial lot in Jamesport from Lucinda Frazier to Patrick Blixt.

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Dalton Youtsey takes post as new deputy

Dalton Youtsey of Winston was sworn in as a Daviess County Deputy on Jan. 29. Dalton graduated from the Missouri Western Law Enforcement Academy in December 2019, where he received the Academic and Best Overall Cadet awards. He passed the P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standards and Training) test in January to become a licensed law enforcement officer. Dalton, at right, is shown with Daviess County Circuit Clerk Pam Howard at the swearing-in ceremony.

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Sherrie Marie Wilson Dutro 1957-2020 Sherrie Marie Wilson Dutro, formerly of Coffey, passed away from complications of kidney dialysis Jan. 31, 2020 in Kansas City. Sherrie was born Dec. 10, 1957, on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in Rosebud, S.D. At the age of 16 months, she was adopted by George and Alice Musick Wilson of Pattonsburg, where she grew up. She married Michael Dutro April 3, 1986. He survives of the home. She was preceded in death by her parents. Other survivors include two

daughters, Shannon Dutro and Makayla Dutro, of Lawrence, KS; two sons, Shaun Dutro and Kris Dutro, of Lawrence, KS; and four grandchildren. A memorial service for Sherrie Dutro will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Memorial Chapel in Bethany, Mo. Visitation is prior to the memorial service at 10 a.m. Carl Eugene Estes 1935-2020 Carl Eugene Estes, 84, Cameron, died Jan. 28, 2020. Carl was born June 19, 1935 in Kansas City, to Millard and Mable (Saunders) Estes. Carl was a veteran of the Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a truck driver, logging nearly a million miles accident

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00004 In the Estate of JEWELL GWENDOLYN HOLT, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JEWELL GWENDOLYN HOLT, Decedent: On 16-JANUARY-2020, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JEWELL GWENDOLYN HOLT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative’s address is: ERIC DENNIS HOLT, 2029 BLOSSOM BAY COURT, COTTLEVILLE, MO 63376 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s attorney’s name and business address is: EDWARD FREDERICK FORD Ill, SUITE 201, 110 N W BARRY ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64155-2765. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 20-JAN-2019 Date of first publication: 23-JANUARY-2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00002 In the Estate of LARRY DEAN SHIPERS, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LARRY DEAN SHIPERS, Decedent: On JANUARY 14, 2020, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of LARRY DEAN SHIPERS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative’s business address and phone number is: SCOTT A SHIPERS, 19604 NE 129TH ST, KEARNEY, MO 64060 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s attorney’s name and business address is: GARY KEVIN PATTON, 114 WESTWOODS DRIVE, LIBERTY, MO 64068. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 22-NOV-2019 Date of first publication: JANUARY 23, 2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Circuit Court of the County of Daviess, Missouri, Division No., Case No. 19DV-DR00037 made entered on the record on 01/08/2020, the name of Michelle Jeanine O’Hare Oakleaf was changed to Michelle Jeanine O’Hare Monteith. IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00005 In the Estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, Decedent: On JANUARY 28, 2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative’s address is: SAMANTHA LEA GILES, 204 SECOND AVE, PATTONSBURG, MO 64670. The personal representative’s attorney’s name and business address is: DANA JAMES MACOUBRIE, CITIZENS BK TRUST BLDG, PO BOX 467, CHILLICOTHE, MO 646010467. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death:12-NOV-2019 Date of first publication: JANUARY 30, 2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00003 In the Estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Supervised Administration- Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, Decedent: On JANUARY 21, 2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals were appointed personal representatives of the estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The names and addresses of the personal representatives are: MATTHEW A WHEELER, 306 LINDELL, APT. 1, NORMAL, IL 61761 ROBERT J WHEELER, 1201 S. OLD AIRPORT RD, PONTIAC, IL 61764. The personal representatives’ attorney and designated agents name and business address is: ROBERT E COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 30-DEC-201 9 Date of first publication: JANUARY 30, 2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

10 Fairview Fairview congratulates Ed and Opal Whaley on their 60th wedding anniversary. We opened our prayer requests for the family of Wayne Burris, the Walton family, Frances Toney, Jerry Steele, Karen Reed, Darlene Meesberg, Delores Kennedy, Jerry Verhagan, Vickie Meadows, Ruby Bassett, Kay and Larry Cox, Leo and Beverly Lang, Rhett Colton, Aspen Clark, Jamie Grimes, and Shirley Howee. Prayer was by Vanda Davis. Worship began with singing praise song “The Wonder of it All” led by Marilyn Searcy, with prayer by Raymond Searcy. Offering and

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February 5, 2020 prayer was by Betty McFee. Special music was by Marsha. Communion was served by Bob Speck and Raymond Searcy, prayer by the pastor. Scripture was Matthew 22:3-40 and the message was “The Greatest Commandment” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Kids for Truth will be Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. All children are invited. Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “Obey God Rather Than Men” from Acts 5:29. Staci Gatton’s children’s message was “Super Bowl Sunday.” Special music was by Lesa Leeper. Monthly business meeting was held after

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free. Carl worked at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Cameron and volunteered as an Ambassador at Cameron Regional Medical Center. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, wife Peggy Estes, and sister Sondra Phillips. Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Dale) Stiles, Spring Hill, KS., Lori (Aaron) Robinson, Kidder; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services for Carl Eugene Estes were held Feb. 3, 2020 at the Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron. Inurnment will be at a later date in Callao. Robert A. Goldsbury 1935-2020 Robert (Bob) Allen Goldsbury, 84, Kidder, died on Jan. 25, 2020. Bob was born May 5, 1935, in Lawson to Herbert and Verna (Hatcher) Goldsbury. He served as hospital administrator at the Cameron Community Hospital and Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville. Bob was a member of the Kidder Baptist Church. He was preceded by his parents; brother, James Earl Goldsbury; two sisters, Betty Ann Baker and Donna Mae Reavis. Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Breid) Goldsbury of the home; three daughters, Sherrie (Keith) Blair, Kansas City, Bobbie (Mark) Elliott, Holt, and Kathy (Robert) Swindell, Mt. Pleasant, IA; son, John (Kim) Goldsbury, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services for Robert Goldsbury were held Feb. 1, 2020, at the Kidder Baptist Church. Burial was at Cameron Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidder Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements: Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Rose Marie Sciortino 1958-2020 Rose Marie Sciortino died Jan. 27, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph at the age of 62. Rose was born Jan. 8, 1958, in Gallatin to Floyd and Kay (Sparks) Holcomb. Rose married John J. Sciortino on June 14, 1996. He survives of the home in Albany. Before retiring, Rose worked as a caregiver for TLC Group Homes. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, and one sister. Other survivors include sons, Floyd (Megan) Altamont, Cotton (Karla) Curtis, Jersey Shore, PA, Jason (Ronda) Curtis, Polo, Charles Allen (Cheyenne)

Curtis, Altamont; daughters, Martha Michelle Curtis, Stanberry, Lynette (Keith) Carey, Independence; brothers, Mark Holcomb, Philippines, Mike Holcomb, Gentryville; sisters, Charity Curtis, Gallatin, Robin Durham, Mexico, MO, Kathy Bratcher, Grand Junction, CO; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial service for Rose Marie Sciortino will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the chapel. Private family inurnment will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Bethany. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentry County Cancer Fund in care of the RobersonPolley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Larry Jones 1948-2020 Larry Jones, 71, St. Joseph, died Jan. 29, 2020. Larry was born July 12, 1948 in Maryville. Larry married Nancy on May 2, 1969, in St. Joseph; she survives of the home.

tor Brad Dush leading in prayer as p.m. On Friday, Feb. 7, a Women’s Kendra lit the altar candles with Sue Coffee meeting is at Corner Café at playing the prelude. The children’s 8:30 a.m. For those with reservamessage and the congregational tions, a Valentine’s dinner will be at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 8. message by Pastor Brad, “The Lake Viking Whole Armor of God, The Shoes of Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon Gospel Peace,” was based on scripwas on Holy Communion, from John ture Ephesians 6: 10-17. 6:48-71. Pastor Nelson sang “Jesus Confirmation class for students Built this Church on Love” for the who will complete seventh grade and older will meet after worship special music. The Ladies Bible Study group Feb. 9 with parents. Youth group will will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. in gather at 4:00 that afternoon. Feb 10 at 7 p.m. is UMW with Jane the Fellowship Hall. The choir will practice at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. McKinsey hosting. Youth Group will hold their meeting Bright Futures is collecting pencils for Feb, bring to the back of the at 6:30 p.m. and the Evening Adult Bible Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. church. Sign up for Meals on Wheels Next Wednesday is our monthly for March. fellowship dinner, which is held the Gallatin First Christian second Wednesday of the month at About 100 guests enjoyed the 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join music and testimony of Jenny Gordon on Friday. FCC had a fellowship us for dinner. He was a graduate of Lafay- soup and chili supper preceding the The Youth Group Annual Fundette High School. Larry enlisted concert. raiser will be held Feb. 16. This event in the Navy durSunday’s message by Pastor consists of a spaghetti dinner ($5 per ing the Vietnam Kyle Taft continued his series on person – age four and under, free) and a live auction. Donations from prayer, “Prayer (Part V): Swans in Era in 1969 and the community have been collected Duckland,” based on John 17. The received an honand will be auctioned off following children’s message was by Wes Gay, orable discharge who compared the Chiefs putting on the dinner. Dinner will be served after four years immediately following the worship their football uniforms to us putting of service. He service. All money raised is given on the armor of God. then served in the Prayer requests are for the Haz- to the Youth Group to pay for their Naval Reserves for an additional zard family in the loss of baby Ben- activities throughout the year. five years. Altamont United Methodist jamin, the families of Justin Hicks, He began his teaching and Larry Barnard, and Naomi Evers of Worship theme on Jan. 26 was coaching career in Jameson, Harrisonville in their sorrow, Char- “God is God of the Universe.” Chothen went to King City, and re- lie Allsup, Janet Carter Watkins, ral call to worship was “I Love You, tired as Principal of South Holt Paul Steward, Becky Weller, and Lord.” Many thanks are offered to Ryan, James, Tim, and Davy for the two-week-old Milo Morgan. R-1 in Oregon. Feb. 9 is Youth Sunday. Gen- ice and snow removal. Altamont was He was preceded in death eral board meeting is at 7 p.m. on like an ice-skating rink! by his father. Survivors include Wednesday, Feb. 12. Prayer hymn was “Kum Ba Yah, his mother, Dorothy (Weller) My Lord.” Gospel lesson and video FCC is hosting a blood drive from Jones; two sons, Christian A. 2-6 p.m. on Feb. 17, in the gathering was the Baptism of Jesus, Mathew Jones and Spencer M. Jones; area. Book your appointment at 13:15-17. Pastor Marilyn’s message was sister, Marcia Wagers (Randy); savealifenow.org/group and enter “Power of a Name.” Sunday School five grandchildren; and three group code: WB. class signed a get-well bulletin for Gallatin Baptist great-grandchildren. Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will Susie Walton, a patient at KendAn informal gathering for begin a series of worship services rick Medical Northland in Kansas Larry Jones was held Feb. 3, Feb. 9 entitled “Evidence & Assur- City. She misses Connie so much. 2020 at Zion United Church of ance: Serious Questions about Gen- Our sympathy to her. Donations in Christ, St. Joseph, with military uine Christianity” taken from I John. Conrad’s memory are appreciated. honors. Arrangements were A finance committee meeting will be The pretty bulletin he printed will under the direction of Heaton- at 5 p.m. and Church in Conference is be missed. Prayers are for the family of Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden 6 p.m. Tuesday night is Men’s Bible Louetta Vogel, Robert Dixon family, Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Chapel. and the family of Wayne Burris. Conactivities, Pioneer Club and REACH Youth Group, will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., gregational dismissal was “Grace Matchwith $$choir item message online banner from Carquest Alone.” practice followingwith at 7:30

morning worship. Sunday afternoon Bible study will start at 5 p.m. for youth and adults. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison opened the service, and Mike Earnst led the church in prayer. Praise songs were, “Open the Eyes of My Heart” and “Way Maker.” We were in week two of the sermon series “Talking Points” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was called “Choosing Sides” and was based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 and Galatians 6:2. Small group time followed the message. Gallatin United Methodist Red Sunday opened with Pas-

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$325; Remington 1100 Skeet $399; Ruger No. 1 220 Swift with scope $999; Savage tactical 223 with scope $349. Guns & gold wanted, any condition, cash buyer; R& R Pawn Shop, Cameron, Mo. 816-632-1787

candidate must take initiative, enjoy working with small children, and be able to pass a background check. Must be at least 18 years old. If interested, call 660.684.6911.

LIKE NEW rabbit supplies. Wire cages, water bottles, bowls, metal feeders, and more miscellaneous items. 660-684-6470

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MANUFACTURED HOMES APPROVED. 2 level building lots on the corner of Heriman & St. Paul St. All utilities, water, sewer, natural gas on lots. Plus new concrete curb & gutter. Driveway’s cut out 4x15’. New asphalt street. New number 660-973-1583

Help Wanted Accepting resumes for a Full Time Water Operator: The City of Gallatin, Missouri is accepting resumes for a Full Time Water Operator. The water Operator will need to perform the necessary daily tasks of operating and maintaining a 0.576 MGD Lime Softening Ground Water Treatment Facility. The City is seeking an individual with a Class C Operators License or higher. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, with the ability to obtain a Missouri Water/Waste Water operator’s license. They must have the ability to perform manual labor, and be a team player with a willingness to learn. Compensation will be based on experience with a minimum hourly wage of $15.00 as well as an excellent benefits package including health insurance, & retirement benefits. Submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, current water certifications if available, and references to: Full Time Water Operator Search, City of Gallatin, 112 E. Grand Street, Gallatin, Mo. 64640. How to Apply/Contact: Resumes will be accepted until February 28, 2020 or until the position is filled. Please contact City Hall for additional information at (660)663-2011. The City of Gallatin, Mo. is an equal opportunity employer. Chillicothe Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Underground Facilities Crewmember. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and must have or be able to obtain a minimum of a DS-2 certification. For additional information, contact Randy Hamilton at 660-646-0562. Application and job description available at the CMU Office. 920 Washington St, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Applications accepted until 1PM, Monday, March 2, 2020. EOE The Gallatin R-V School District is accepting applications for substitute cooks. Interested applicants should contact the office of the superintendent at 660-663-2171. The Gallatin R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer. Tri-County Daycare in Jamesport is seeking a full-time childcare worker. The successful

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Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. M000Ldtf Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660358-2682 I want to lease land for upcoming hunting seasons. Paying $15-25 per acre depending on the ground. Contact Mac at 816.284.5128 for more info.

Notices ACCEPTING MOWING BIDS for Mount Olive Cemetery, Chillicothe, for summer of 2020. Contact Trent Gann, 660-646-3790 for details and deadlines. WARM SEASON GRASS SEED FOR HARVEST. The Missouri Department of Conservation will accept bid proposals to harvest approximately 75 acres of warm season grass on the Gallatin Conservation Area approximately 5 miles South of Gallatin, Mo. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00pm on February 20, 2020. For additional information and proposal forms contact: Brian Gilbert, Pony Express Lake CA, 7163 SW State RT RA, Osborn, Missouri, 64474, Phone (816) 675-2205 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To Give Away FREE TO GOOD HOME: Moving & need to rehome quickly, black and white male dog, Corgi- type build, about 1 1/2 yrs. old. His name is Dexter, he’s very friendly and playful. Not house-broken. Plays a little rough with smaller pets but not a mean bone. Call or text Marjorie at 660-605-0362 FREE TO GOOD HOMES: Free kittens, need to rehome quickly before we move. Black and white male, born 4-2-19 very friendly. Gray calico female, born 8-7-19. Both litter trained. Call or text Marjorie 660-605-0362. FREE - Blue Heeler puppies, 6 weeks old. Jamesport 660-6846407

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-8542949. SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-6846950. THE HAMILTON BANK check-

ing/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

er, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161

R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scap-

ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT Shop, 1210 S . Willow St., Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1210 S. Willow entrance. 660-6632478

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The City of Pattonsburg will be taking sealed bids on a 1964 Caterpillar Road Grader, model-112F, for more information call (660) 367-4412. The City of Pattonsburg reserves the right to refuse any and all bids Karen Shepherd,City Clerk

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Gallatin students and cheerleaders were presented the “Spirit Award” at the conclusion of the Hamilton Invitational Basketball Tournament. [photo by Missy Chadwick]

R-7 superintendent’s contract renewed The Tri-County R-7 School Board offered a new contract to Superintendent David Probasco for 2020-2022 during an executive session held Jan. 9. The superintendent and principals gave their reports. The board moved to accept bids for an eight-month CD in the amount of $150,000. The funds are being reinvested following the receipt of local tax dollars in December and January. The board approved Missouri School Board Association updates as presented. The preliminary school calendar was reviewed. A Positive Behavior Support fundraiser was approved. They will be raffling a donated vacation package in Branson. A bid from Common Goal Systems for accounting software was accepted. A bid of $350 was accepted from Ryan Ranes to buy a surplus 2004 Chevy van. Next meeting is at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10.

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Written by: Carolyn Mueller

Illustrated by: Nicole Hartfelder

Chapter 3: Tourists for All the Marbles

R-6 honor roll cited Winston R-6 recently announced its junior high and high school second quarter honor roll. “A” Honor Roll: Seniors: Kathryn Barnes, Holly Caldwell; Juniors: Brandon Barton, Marshall Farrell, Reagan Harrison, Jakub Hisel, Jordan Hoppenthaler, Kaden Ragan, Kathrynn Thompson; Sophomores: Brian Lewis, Abby Rhoades, Jacob Uthe; Freshmen: Taige Caldwell, Megan Christensen, Kortney Estes, Karlee Goll, Lilyenne Hocker, Gracelyn Huffman, Braden Lee, Jacob Muessig, Cory Parker, Emily Waln; 8th Grade: Paige Lang, CJ Mullikin, Noel Nelson, Eli Uthe, Marissa Uthe; 7th Grade: Nora Hoffman, Levi Youtsey. “B” Honor Roll: Seniors: Thomas Kile; Juniors: Teagan Caldwell, Laney Hatfield, Sam Hunt, Tyler Muessig, Tarryn Smith; Sophomores: Madisyn Beaty, Amy Caldwell, Emma Heldenbrand, Jordan Inman, Heaven Waln; Freshmen: Regina Gerst, Calyssa Johnson, Spencer Pliley, Destany West, Hailey West, Raegan Wollam; 8 t h Grade: Emma Beck, Sage Eiken, Madison Waln; 7th Grade: Cooper Ball, Alyssa Batson, Marcas Eaton, Adrianna Painter, Connor Parker, Shealyn Pliley.

Molly laughed and imagined an entire cave filled with bat poop. She enjoyed sitting near the entrance of Marvel Cave and listening to Elsie explain its history. “What did they do with all of that bat poop?” Molly asked. “Well, they mined it,” Elsie answered. Molly raised her eyebrows, wide-eyed. “It’s a fertilizer,” Elsie explained. “But can you believe it, those men were still convinced that the cave might contain lead or marble, even after finding all of that bat poop.” Elsie explained that way back in 1884, a man named T. Hodge Jones bought the land, including the cave, and formed the Marble Cave Mining and Manufacturing Company. “Those men went so far as to even build a town right here, on top of the cave!” “Was it Silver Dollar City?” Molly asked. Elsie laughed. “No, no. They called it Marble City.” “Still all about that marble, huh?” Molly said. Elsie nodded. “Right. And again, no marble. Turns out the rock was just limestone, which is common in Missouri.” “So, what did they do with Marble City?” “Well,” Elsie answered. “Around 1889 a miner and dairyman, all the way from Canada, decided to buy the cave.”

Molly tried to imagine what it would be like to buy a cave. “Did he want the bat poop?” She asked. “For, uh, fertilizer?” “No, no,” Elsie said. “By that point, the guano was almost all gone. Mr. Henry Lynch decided to open the cave to sightseers! And that was how this spot got its start as a tourist attraction.” Elsie nodded toward the throng of excited patrons lined up outside of the cave. “Obviously, that was a success,” Molly said. “Well,” Elsie answered. “Not at first. Lynch went out of business pretty quickly. But after he raised a bit more money, he was able to open the cave to visitors again around the year 1900, and it’s been open ever since!” “Wow,” Molly said. “That’s a long time!” She looked around at the T-shirt and flip-flop-clad tourists entering the cave and tried to imagine the long dresses and hats people might have worn on their visits more than one hundred years ago. Elsie told Molly how when Henry Lynch died in 1927, the cave was owned by his daughters, Miriam and Genevieve, who changed its name from Marble Cave to Marvel Cave. “That makes a lot more sense seeing as no one ever did find any marble,” Molly said. “Plus, it does look pretty marvelous!” “Right!” Elsie answered. “The Lynch ladies operated the cave for fifty years until they eventually sold it to a vacuum cleaner salesman from Chicago named Hugo Herschend. That’s when Silver Dollar City was born.”

Newspaper Connections: Look at the comics in your local newspaper. Create a comic with copy and art about visiting a cave.

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