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Jason Smith appointed as Daviess County Coroner David Jason Smith of Gallatin has been appointed as the Daviess County Coroner by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The announcement was made on Feb. 6. Mr. Smith is currently employed as the ambulance director of Daviess County since 1998. He has also been serving as the deputy coroner in Daviess County since 2000. Mr. Smith comJason Smith pleted his paramedic training and certification at Hannibal LaGrange College and received his Missouri Paramedic License in 1997. Mr. Smith has also served as a volunteer fire fighter since 2000 and as a PRN Flight Paramedic. Additionally, he is a certified rescue scuba diver for the Gallatin Fire Protection Dive Team. David McWilliams, the former Daviess County Coroner, resigned from the office on Dec. 31, 2018.

School walkway expected to be complete by Feb. 22 Nick Nigh with Herner Construction updated the board on the ongoing walkway project between the middle school and elementary buildings during the Jan. 14 meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education. Work on the project has been slow due to the canopy design and the holiday season. Herner Construction would like to have a no-cost contract extension for an additional three weeks, which would have the completion set for Feb. 22. The board approved the contract extension. Dawson King was recognized for receiving first place in the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Watershed Poster Contest in the State of Missouri. His poster moves on to the national level. Reports were presented by the superintendent, principals, activities director and librarian. Missouri State Board of Education policies and procedures were updated, including: BBB (school board elections), BBBB (school board ballot issues), DC (taxing and borrowing authority/ limitations), DG (depository of funds), DJFA (federal programs and projects), GB (part time and substitute employment), GBAC (staffing with and employing retirees), GBEBC (criminal background checks);

GBEBC-AF1 (criminal background checks/employee background check consent), GCPC (retirement of professional staff members), GDPC (retirement of support staff members); IC (academic calendar year/ day), IGAEB (teaching about human sexuality), IGBB (programs for gifted students), IKE (promotion, acceleration and retention of students), IKF (graduation requirements), IL (assessment program), JECC (assignment of students to grade levels/classes), JHD (student guidance and counseling), KB (public information program); GBEBC-AP1 (criminal background checks/security), IGBBAP1 (programs for gifted students/gifted identification and placement) and JFCL-AP1 (A+ schools program/critical). Board members present were Tim Bradford, Pam Critten, Bill Irby, Trent Dowell, Brice Terry, and Amy Heldenbrand. Jeffrey Donovan was absent. Dr. Copple, Principal Collins, Principal Thogmartin, Activities Director Gann and Board Secretary Corwin were in attendance. Staff present were Debbie Sweatman, Nicole Curtis and Michelle Anthuis. Guests were Martin Sweatman, Dawson King, Shellie King, and Nick Nigh from Herner Construction.

Gallatin’s Shopko store to close May 5 It’s official. Gallatin’s Shopko store was listed among the additional store closings on the Shopko website announced this past week -- and the list of store closures is long. Gallatin will be closing on May 5; Trenton will close on May 12. The other Missouri Shopko stores, Albany, Carrollton, and Doniphan, are also on the list, as well as Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Closing dates are approximate. Liquidation at the Gallatin store located on North Main Street began on Feb. 8. Speculation churns about prospects of a pharmacy to open in Gallatin, independent and apart from Shopko. As this edition goes to press, how-

ever, no news can be confirmed as local consumers scurry to pharmacies in neighboring towns. There are over 251 Shopko stores throughout the U.S. which will be liquidated. These stores are located in Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Washington, Utah, Michigan, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. The Green Bay, Wisconsin-based retailer filed for a court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in January.

Event answers: What’s the score, deer? The North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance (NMSA) is sponsoring its annual free deer antler scoring day Saturday, March 16, at the Elks Lodge in Chillicothe. “We will again be providing certified Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett and Missouri Big Bucks scorers for area hunters,” said Steve Shoot, president of the NMSA. “This is free to all who attend.” Shoot said antlers would be accepted from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with scoring of the antlers taking place throughout the early afternoon hours. “We hope all of the deer racks can be scored, but if we get overwhelmed with numbers the scoring will end around 4 p.m.,” said Shoot. When hunters arrive at the Elks Lodge, located at 402 Harvester Road, there is a sign-in process and the antlers will be given a number in the order they are registered. The scorers are separated from the hunters when the antlers are scored. “There are specific guidelines

to follow when you bring your antlers to be scored and also when you pick them up to take back home,” Shoot said. “You will be asked to provide some basic information on how the deer was taken, your name and address, and so on.” The NMSA and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be also teaming up to provide something new this year. “Conservation Department personnel will be initiating roundtable discussions on deer in Missouri and they have a lot of interesting information to offer to area hunters,” Shoot said. “Plus, Bill Wehrle, an NMSA board member and well known outdoorsman in the area, will be providing information on wild turkeys and the upcoming spring season, which at the time of the event will only be a month away.” Members of the Chillicothe High School Hunting & Fishing Club will also be on hand to assist the scorers throughout the day. Free refreshments will be

provided throughout the day. According to Shoot, it is important to bring the antlers to be scored as early as possible. They will be measured by the scorers in the order in which they arrive at the Lodge,” said Shoot. “The only exception to this will be for those antlers which must be scored by those certified for Boone & Crockett or Pope & Young.” Shoot said the entrance to the Lodge where the scoring will take place is located on the south side of the building.

Good Luck, BULLDOGS! Gallatin sends 9 athletes to compete at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Wrestling Tournament at Mizzou Arena. See page 6

All roads still lead back to Jameson for former grad, retiring WJC coach Editor’s Note: Coach Holley graciously provided comments about growing up in the Jameson community. We thought it best to let him give his narrative without interruption. Larry graduated from Jameson High School in 1963 after leading his team to third place in Missouri’s Class S division. The Huskies finished 33-1 that season with their only loss coming in the state semifinal against South Iron. Larry, also a small class state indoor champion in the mile, finished his basketball career with 1,758 points in 107 games. That scoring record stood for many years. Frank Wheeler set the current JHS scoring record in 1980 (1,950 points). Larry broke into the starting lineup at William Jewell half way through his freshman season and scored 18 points in his first game as a starter.

by Dennis Cox, Sports Editor

The all-time winningest college basketball coach in the state of Missouri is hanging up his sneakers and turning in his whistle at the end of the 2018-19 season. Head William Jewell College Coach, former Cardinal player and Jameson High School alum Larry Holley recently announced that he will retire at the end of this basketball season. A formal recognition of Holley’s long and successful career will be held during the Cardinals’ final home game at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Mabee Center on the William Jewell campus. Holley became the head of the William Jewell men’s program in the spring of 1979 after a four-year tenure, two as head coach at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He also coached six seasons at Central Methodist College in Fayette and one year at Harrisburg, MO, High School. Holley owns 830 wins at WJC, 12 conference championships, 25 twenty-win seasons and four 30-win seasons. On Jan. 25, 2018, he picked up his 903rd win to pass

Larry Holley, all-time winningest college basketball coach in Missouri history. [photo by Kyle Rivas]

legendary Coach Bob Knight and move into ninth place on the men’s college basketball career wins list. In addition, Holley started the annual High School Holiday Classic at William Jewell, has held Cardinal Summer Basketball camps since 1980, and helped lead

the campaign to start the William Jewell Athletic Hall of Fame. Holley has three daughters with his late wife, Ann: Lindsay, Lauren and Lacey. His current wife of 10 years is Linda. He is the proud grandfather of Reagan, Evan, Brea and Stevie.

About his parents, Lawrence R. and Linda (Pugh) Holley: My dad (my full name is Lawrence Russell Holley II) was the superintendent of schools, taught some classes (math, general science, physics, etc.), drove his station wagon on a bus route each day (some years), coached basketball (both boys and girls at different times) and directed the senior class play each year. He was a member of the Bap(continued on page 3)

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All you need is love Sometimes Valentine’s Day can make a guy feel uneasy. My grandmother kept every card anyone ever sent to her, or so it seems looking at the boxes still kept by my mother at her home in Warrensburg. So it seems that forgetting or ignoring the tradition of giving a Valentine’s Day card is callous. Most guys grow up to really not care about cards, despite the efforts of every elementary school teacher hosting Valentine’s Day parties at school. I guess they still do that sort of thing. But the tradition sends mixed signals. Usually writing your name 25 times on anything (especially if on the blackboard in front of everybody) just seems like punishment. Even if your name has only three letters. Perhaps the hard part is exchanging boy-acceptable Valentine cards …although, you can’t go wrong using anything picturing monster trucks, sport figures and violent super heroes on them. That part about “Be My Friend Forever” does seems a bit unconvincing, however, O the Editor s S ike when written on a picture of two burly wrestling champs clamped together in a head-lock. But despite all, the practice of giving cards continues. The Hallmark Corporation estimates that approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are by Darryl Wilkinson exchanged industry-wide (NOT including packaged kids’ valentines for classroom exchanges). You’d think I could find at least one that would seem appropriate tomorrow for my wife, right? Valentine flowers also conjure up mixed memories. My first romantic kiss was planted on the cheek of the cutest little blonde in my first grade class. Her name was Rose, and she left her mark on me (literally) when she promptly spun on her heel to slap me on the face, right there beside the coat rack. And, yes, that was in the ‘60s …an early, uncomfortable and personal understanding of “Flower Power.” I’m tellin’ ya, Valentine’s Day can make a guy feel uneasy. Luckily, my steady gal (going on 44 years now) is a chocolaholic, so the Valentine’s Day decision on what to give is easy …even though redundant, year after year after year. On the other hand, as the movie character Forrest Gump famously once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates ...you never know what you’re gonna get.” I read where from at least the time of the Aztecs, chocolate has been seen as an aphrodisiac. So, it’s reasonable to assume that chocolate has been connected to love’s dedicated day of celebration for many centuries. Not so. There are many theories about the origins of Valentine’s Day; most sound plausible, and many contribute to traditions. For instance, it was Canterbury Tales author Geoffrey Chaucer who first specifically linked the holiday with love birds – literally. In his 1382 dream poem entitled “The Parliament of Fowls,” a large group of birds gather on “Seynt Valentynes day” to choose their mates. By the mid-19th century, Europeans and Americans were observing Valentine’s Day each in their own ways. And many chose chocolate because wherever chocolate went, its reputation as a sexual stimulant seemed to follow. But, unlike Charles II whose notorious appetite for sex was matched only by that for chocolate, the more staid reign of Queen Victoria paved the way for more socially-acceptable views. Valentine’s Day hit its stride due to the rise of inexpensive penny post and mass-produced cards while chocolate became affordable to the middle class. Up until 1847, chocolate was actually something to drink. Then British chocolate maker J.S. Fry & Sons produced the first modern-day chocolate bar. Poosey Digest Favorites A few years later, the imeless musings by Frieda Marie Crump company sold the first filled chocolates with flaWouldn’ t it make more sense to hold vored centers. But it was V alentine’ s D ay in a season when Richard Cadbury who owers were actually blooming inintroduced “Fancy Boxstead of importing roses from uatees” of chocolates in 1861 mala right in the shank of winter …and, well, the rest is history …which is what a guy risks if he fails to remember his special gal tomorrow. Cards still work for some, I’m sure. It’s amazing what you can buy today especially when comparing to those crude things I made in school for my parents and grandparents. Flowers might even be a greater symbol of love. But if it’s chocolates again for your Valentine’s sweetheart, you’re probably safe just going with the flow. According to the National Confectioners Association, U.S. consumers will shell out around $1 billion for Valentine’s Day candy this year. AtDarr leastyl75% of that will be on&chocolate. Wilkinson , Editor Publisher So, if Valentine’s Day makes you feel a bit uneasy, remember what Forrest Gump said. Or, better yet, consider the wisdom from Peanuts creator Charles M. Shulz: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

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The meaning of Valentine’s Day by Dr. Don K u eh l e

A long time ago in a country far away, an innocent man died. On Feb. 14, 270 A.D., a bishop of the church was put to death for being too good. The bishop was known for his good deeds, his acts of kindness, his caring for the helpless and homeless. He was encouraging other people to be advocates for the weak and outcast. The government regarded this man as a threat against what it stood for: favors for the rich and little for the poor, millions spent on military defense and pennies spent to feed the hungry. There was no interest in providing jobs for those out of work. There was a condoning of corruption throughout the social system. Because the bishop was not politically correct, he refused to rubber-stamp the government’s ooseyand so this good man practices,

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was put in prison. While in prison, the bishop was able to smuggle messages out to his many friends and supporters. The people he had helped were concerned about his safety. And even though he was a prisoner, he continued to care about the people God had entrusted to his care. At great risk, this good man sent notes to his friends: “Don’t be afraid. Keep the faith. God loves you and I love you! …your, Valentine!” On Feb. 14, 2019, little has changed. Good people are still a threat to a self-centered society that uses threats and violence to silence all that is good. A person who actually lives the Christian lifestyle is termed a do-gooder, is laughed at for being too oldfashioned, and ignored as being a relic from the past. Corruption seems to be the norm. Lying, cheating and unfaithfulness are

practiced by many. Violence and killing have become the normal way to settle differences. Only a fool would believe that goodness will overcome evil, that Light will triumph over Darkness. Feb. 14, is Valentine’s Day. We sent cards and flowers and candy to tell people we love them and care about them. More importantly, God sends us valentines: croci and tulips pushing up through the frozen ground remind us that God has not forgotten us! A blanket of beautiful snow speaks to us of God’s comforting care. A cross gleaming in the winter sunlight speaks to us of God’s ongoing love for us. Each sunrise reminds us that the Light still shines, and the Darkness has never been able to put it out. Valentine’s Day is our way of saying that, in a world of darkness and destruction, goodness and love will prevail.

‘The Great Northwest’ another success

Timeless musings from rieda Marie Crump

by State R ep. J . Eggl eston

While we heard more bills in committees and on the House floor, the big event of the week was the best constituent-run reception we have at the capitol each year: Great Northwest Days. The Great Northwest Days is a convention of businesses, projects, and communities from the 18 counties that make up the northwest corner of our state. Throughout the year, these communities plan their booths to highlight their counties and their issues so legislators know what is important for our area. The volunteers that put on the event come with great energy and

ideas about how to improve our part of Missouri, and I applaud them for their efforts and sense of service. For us legislators from the Great Northwest area, one of the joys of the event is seeing some friends from home at the capitol. The folks who come down are happy to see us and we are definitely happy to see them. It’s always nice to see a friendly face in a foreign land. For the legislators from other parts of the state, especially the urban parts, it is a great chance to become educated on our area and our issues and to network. I have heard many of my fellow members comment on what they

learned and how they felt enlightened to our concerns. This interaction helps lay the groundwork for any legislation that we may put forward later in session. I want to thank all of those whose months of hard work and planning helped make for a great event. Great Northwest Days is regarded by all legislators as the best, can’t-miss event of the session. It is these planners and citizens that make the northwest part of the Show-Me state “The Great Northwest.” Editor’s note: T hree of the four counties comprising istrict represented by ep. ggleston were involved. Citi ens from e alb, entry and Harrison counties were among participants at this event

Give to express your love by Dr. H . W ade P aris

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It ranks up there near my favorite holiday, Christmas. You may wonder about that. After all, Christmas is the day we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. How could Valentine’s day, an admittedly human creation, be nearly as good as Christmas? It is quite simple — Valentine’s Day is about love, and God is love. (I John 4:8) There are many versions of the history of Valentine’s Day, some rather dark. There are equally as many customs for celebrating the day. In Japan, according to Google, the custom is that women give

gifts to men on Feb. 14, usually chocolate candy; but the men are expected to reciprocate a month later on March 14. Candy sales during the period skyrocket. It’s a quaint custom, but doesn’t the expectation of reciprocation spoil the day? True love gives expecting nothing in return. The practice of giving to express one’s love for another is ancient. In the Old Testament, for example, the sacrificial system was a way of expressing mankind’s love for God. Giving love gifts is a wholesome practice. Some people say “I love you” easily and often. The quiet, less communicative ones find speaking these words more

difficult. Here are some suggestions, if you find the words difficult to verbalize, give a gift (even a card will do) and say, “God loves you, and so do I.” If you find the words easy to speak, by all means give the gift and be creative. Permit me one more suggestion. Do you know someone who will not be remembered this Valentine’s Day, e.g. a widow or widower, someone who somehow is neglected? Take them a gift or a card. If they are surprised, simply say, “Happy Valentine. God loves you!” Please consider this column my Valentine gift to you. God loves you, and so do I.

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Limits on Sunshine Law are serious blow to transparency by Sandy Dav idson

A proposed change in Missouri’s Sunshine Law, part of House Bill No. 445, is dreadful. It could shut off the ability of journalists, who are performing a “watchdog function,” or of any other interested person to see what information our lawmakers are using when doing their deliberating. The proposal would make communications between public officials at all levels of government and their constituents largely immune to records requests. Mark Twain quipped, “Those that respect the law and love sausage should watch neither being made.” The proposed change would help alleviate Twain’s concern about our watching law being made. The proposal would throw a heavy, and potentially dirty, blanket over the lawmaking process. The proposal would add to the list of records that can be closed from public view under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 610.021, which lists exemptions to the Sunshine Law. This is the proposed exemption: “Any document or record, including electronic communications, received or prepared by or on behalf of a member of a public governmental body consisting of advice, opinions and recommendations in connection with the deliberative decision-making process of said body.” So, information that the member of a “public governmental body” receives unsolicited could be shut off from public view under the “received” portion of the proposal. Or information that the legislator asks to be prepared could be shut off from public view under the language of “prepared by or on behalf of a member of a public governmental body.” This proposal isn’t talking about advice on where to have lunch: “Hey, get the triple burger with jalapeños from Joe’s, and don’t forget a couple of cold beers, ’cause you’ll need ’em.” This proposal is talking about “advice, opinions and recommendations in connection with the deliberative decision-making process” of a “public governmental body.” And it applies to any public governmental body — the General Assembly, the City Council, the University Board of Curators.

This is a radical change from current Missouri Sunshine Law, with its presumption of openness. It’s a departure from the principle of transparency in government. It’s indeed a departure from rationality. If one is interested, one should want all the relevant information he or she could get. If the public can’t even find out what information or misinformation a governmental decision-maker has received, how can the public respond? If the information is faulty, but the public doesn’t know the decision-maker has received it, how can the public respond and let the decision-maker know the facts? Or maybe it’s a matter of opinion, and the decisionmaker really does need to hear other points of view. Currently, requesters can find out what records a public governmental body is retaining. Section 610.010 (6) defines a “public record” as “any record, whether written or electronically stored, retained by or of any public governmental body including any report, survey, memorandum, or other document or study prepared for the public governmental body by a consultant or other professional service.” But the proposal allows closure of records “received or prepared by” the public governmental body. The proposal also conflicts with the state’s current public policy that promotes openness, including openness of “deliberations of public governmental bodies.” Section 610.011.1 says: “Liberal construction of law to be public policy. — 1. It is the public policy of this state that meetings, records, votes, actions, and deliberations of public governmental bodies be open to the public unless otherwise provided by law.” And it says that the provisions of our Sunshine Law “shall be liberally construed and their exceptions strictly construed to promote this public policy.” What possible benefit could that proposed law offer? The proposal promotes information siloing — decision-makers going to their own little silos, shut off from other viewpoints. It’s myopic. It’s the exact oppo-

site of what a member of a public governmental body should want. Let’s take this proposal’s logic down to the micro level. Say the Jones family — Mom, Dad and three kids — needs a new computer. Dad’s going to make the computer-buying decision. But he’s instituted, as part of the family bylaws, the proposed Missouri law, so no other family members know what information he’s received. The wife and kids can’t find out about “Any document or record, including electronic communications, received ...in connection with the deliberative decision-making process.” Nope, the family can’t find out about that unsolicited email dad received from the ACME Computer Company that extols

Jones. He could have benefited from his kids’ miserable experience with ACME at school. But they didn’t know about the email, so they didn’t tell him, and he made his decision based on faulty information. Poor John. Honestly, who would want to be a legislator operating under the proposed Missouri law? How could the legislator be sure that he or she was receiving adequate, truthful information? This law should perhaps be called the “willful-blinders proposal.” Legislator, just shut the public out from seeing the information you’re using to make your decisions. Wall yourself off from receiving information and then make your decision unimpeded by any countervailing information.

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if Missouri wants to be the “Don’t-Show-Me State.” ACME’s virtues: “ACME: We provide all the information you need to see. Trust us. We’re professionals.” The dad, John Jones, doesn’t find out from his kids that the ACME computers their school bought are nothing but CRAP — Computers Requiring Asinine Patience. They’re slow, and they keep sending messages that the programs aren’t responding so will have to shut down. And then the user has to restart, and then there’s a message about a backup document existing, and does the user want to rename it and ... . Yep, CRAP. The dad announces to the family, “Be looking for a big box from Amazon. We’re getting a new ACME computer.” The kids look shocked. The mom asks why the kids are upset and hears their answer. Then she replies, “John, how could you... ?” “Well, it’s part of our family bylaws ... .” No, ignorance wasn’t bliss for John

Same for you, city council person. Why should the rest of the neighborhood find out about the kind of misinformation you’ve been receiving from one disgruntled neighbor? It’s not neighborly to let other folks know what you’ve been hearing, right? There’s only so much room in the sand to stick your head, and you certainly don’t want overcrowding ... . The problem is, you as the decision-maker aren’t the only one who then has to live by your decision.

This inane proposal is antithetical to what Missouri, the “Show-Me State,” stands for. The willful-blinders proposal would only be appropriate if Missouri wants to be the “Don’t-Show-Me State.” Editor’s note: Sandy D avidson, P h.D ., J.D ., teaches communications law at the M U School of Journalism. She is a curators’ distinguished teaching professor and the attorney for the Columbia M issourian.

Coach Holley retires ( continued from page 1) tist Church in Jameson and a member of the Lions Club and Masonic Lodge. My mom was the principal of the school when I attended there and taught classes (at various times social studies, history, speech, English and home economics) and was the school librarian when it became a requirement by the state. She and I were members of the Christian Church in Jameson. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. That school and community were their life. My dad was 12th of 14 children and mom was 15th of 16 — lots of aunts, uncles and cousins, mostly from Coffey, where they both graduated from high school. Both my parents taught in oneroom country schools and were graduates of what is now called the University of Central Missouri. My father received his master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Values passed down: My dad was big on Patriotism (he gave up his deferment from WWII to enlist in the Navy). He believed in manners and respect for others — “treat other people exactly as you would like to be treated by them.” Truth/honesty - honoring rules - being mindful of your reputation – character being the best you can be in everything you do! The complete student: Everyone who wanted to be in the school choir could be (they may be asked to sing very softly). Everyone was expected to be in the school plays (the junior class play sponsored and directed by mom and the senior class play sponsored and directed by my father). Everyone could go on the senior trip (I went on 12 of them before I was a senior). They usually traveled in two or three cars but twice in one car (Jameson had only 3 seniors in 1955 and 1961). My senior trip involved 3,400

miles and nearly two weeks (Hannibal, Springfield, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Gettysburg, PA; Washington, DC; Mt. Vernon; Annapolis, MD; New York City; Niagara Falls; Cleveland; Chicago; Des Moines and back to Jameson! From a family basketball standpoint: My dad and mom both played on high school teams in Coffey. Mom’s older sister, Bobby (Pugh) Baumgardner once scored 102 points in a single game for Coffey, at Lock Springs. Her son, John, was an all-state player on Coffey’s 30-3 team in 1950 which lost to eventual state champion, Ozark. He received a full scholarship to play at the University of Missouri, 1950-54 and was a teammate of future MU LE FT : T wo well known D aviess Countians are Winston Head B oys B asketball Coach E ric Lewis and William coach, Norm Stewart. Jewell Head M en’ s Coach Larry Holley. RI G HT : A s a freshman at William Jewell, Larry was the only 1963-64 My cousin, Darrell Foster, Cardinal athlete to letter in three di erent sports -- cross country, basketball and track. who also played at Coffey, set the single game scoring reattached it to the front of our garage in Great teammates: Bill Prindle and cord (38 points) while playing for North- Jameson and for a number of years it I were freshmen and Coach McDaniel west Missouri State University in the was the only outdoor basketball goal in moved us up from the junior high team ‘40s. His brother, Byron, also played a town. I always had the ‘keys’ to the gym to the high school team as starters. I’m year at Northwest. My cousin, Tom Pre- and utilized many opportunities to ‘get sure that could have been a problem but mer, was a member of Culver Stockton’s shots up.’ the upperclassmen treated us both with NAIA National Tournament team in the Dad hired Carl “Tom” McDaniel respect even though we were taking ‘40s. His younger brother, Jim, played a prior to my freshman year because he playing time away from the juniors and year at Stephen F. Austin University in didn’t want anyone saying I was getting seniors. Wayne Vyrostek and Marvin Texas. to play because I was the coach’s son. Landes were two senior starters who My dad’s best team at Jameson was That was a GREAT hire. Coach McDan- helped us in the process. That was the his 1952 team. I was the “towel boy” for iel won 260 games in his 11 years as the 1959-60 team. that team. All his players were my he- head coach of the Huskies. He coached All roads lead ‘home’: I know I didn’t roes, and I had to wear #22 when I got teams that placed second (1970), third realize how lucky I was to live in a small to play in high school because his best (1963) and fourth (1964) in the Class S village growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s. player, Eddie Hightree, who played at Tournament, and he did that without One of my favorite sayings is “All Roads NWMSU, wore that number. having more than 25 boys in the upper Lead to Jameson — you just have to My dad built a basketball goal and four grades at Jameson. know which way to turn!”

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Getting plants comfortable in new bed By Tim Baker, MU Horticulture Specialist

In my last column, I discussed the history of terrariums, and a few factors in selecting a terrarium and preparing the bed. When you select plants, several things must be kept in mind. First is plant height. Although taller plants can be trimmed back, this will require more work on your part, so shorter plants will work better. Light requirements must also be considered. Some plants require more light than others do. It is important to remember that the closed container can never be placed in direct sunlight, since it would “cook” the plants. You must Tim Baker also evaluate the plant’s humidity toleration. A closed container will provide a humid environment, so the plant must be suitable. Finally, the temperature requirement of the plant must be met. Some like warmer temperatures, others prefer cooler.

Since you will probably want more than one kind of plant, you will have to consider all these factors for each plant you want to include. Make sure that all of the plants you select will work together for the conditions that you choose. After preparing your terrarium and planting your selected plants, you will need to add some water. If this will be a closed container, this must be done carefully. It is easy to overwater, and once closed, the water will stay there. It’s better to err on the side of too little water, than too much. You can always add more if needed, but the only way to remove excess water is to leave the cover off until it evaporates. Once the proper amount of water is added, close the container and relax. As the plants transpire water, it will recycle within the container. You may not need to add water for some time. If this sounds like the perfect winter project for you, give us a call. We have a guide sheet (G6520) which gives detailed instructions, as well as a list of plants suitable for terrariums and their requirements.

Is money to 911 from county a subsidy or payment for services rendered? Daviess County Central 911 Board reviewed a letter received from Daviess County Commissioners advising that the county will not be “subsidizing” Daviess County Central revenue in 2019. In past years, 911 has received $17,500 per year from the County Commission. The 911 board argued that the money received in past years from Daviess County was not a subsidy, that is, not financial aid provided by a government office, but was instead a reimbursement for services/supplies rendered to the county. Daviess County 911 states that services provided to the county include answering phones for the sheriff’s office when the courthouse is closed, logging all sheriff’s office activities, as well as performing all MULES functions for the sheriff’s office, prosecuting attorney, and the Daviess County courts. In addition, training and miscellaneous office supplies and equipment for Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) are paid for by Daviess County 911. According to the Daviess County Central office, 911 receives all of its revenue from a

sales tax. Daviess County Commissioner Wayne Uthe said the commissioners’ feeling was that 911 had a sales tax to operate on and should operate within it, instead of putting money away in a bank in certificates of deposits. He noted that the county is all right financially, but every year its expenses keep growing. He said other county offices had built up money, and the county was no longer giving money to those offices either. Board Chairman Gene Walker and 911 Supervisor Dana Carder will address the situation with the commissioners in the following weeks. In other business at the meeting of the 911 Board, the 2019 budget was reviewed and approved as presented. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of Daviess County Central 911 Board held Jan. 31. Present were board members Gene Walker, John Sullenger, Daniel Wilson, Todd Watson and Ronetta Burton. Absent were Joyce Eads and Kate Chrisman. Also present was Supervisor Dana Carder.

Fence law program in several counties University of Missouri Extension will offer a program on Missouri’s fence laws 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at locations across the state. “This is one of MU Extension’s most popular programs,” said Joe Koenen, MU Extension agricultural business specialist The state has a general fence law and 19 counties have local fence laws. Koenen and other extension specialists will offer insight into fence maintenance for row crop, livestock and small-acreage owners. The program helps landowners and renters understand their legal and financial responsibilities. To register, call the MU Extension center in the county where you will be attending. There is a fee for materials. The MU Extension publication “Missouri’s Fencing and Boundary Laws: Frequently

Asked Questions” (G811) is available for free download at extension.missouri.edu/p/G811. Locations: Chariton, Clark, Cedar, Grundy, Gentry, Ray County.

Hennens receive Eagle Scout awards Darek Hennen and Grant Hennen recently received their Eagle Scout awards in separate ceremonies. Darek is the son of Davon and Heidi Hennen of Atchison, KS. Darek is a member of Troop 92 and received his Eagle Award on Oct. 28, 2018. Grant is the son of Darren and

Active Aging Resource news & menus Feb. 14: Valentine’s Lunch 11-12:30; Feb. 15: Blood pressure checks 11-12; Feb. 18: Closed for President’s Day; Feb. 20: Board of Directors meeting 10 a.m. Join us Friday, Feb. 22, for the rescheduled presentation on identity theft and tips to protect your confidential information. “Are You Smarter Than a Scam Artist?” will begin at 11 a.m. If you need a warm place, our center is a warming station from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are doing MO-PTC forms

Cattlemen invited to I-35 meeting The 2019 annual meeting of the I-35 Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at the Cameron Community Building, 915 Ashland Drive. The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association is a group for Daviess, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, and DeKalb County beef producers to collaborate, educate, mingle in fellowship and carry out the mission of Missouri Cattlemen’s Association: Dedicated to advancing Missouri’s beef industry. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with a meal served at 6 p.m. Meeting sponsor is 8 Story Farms – Altamont. Agenda: Welcome from I-35 Cattlemen’s President Brad Bray (Vice President is Kenny Youtsey of Gallatin); Current Topics in the beef industry from Deb Thummel, Region 4 VP for MCA; Speaker: Tonya Amen, PhD in Genetics; from National Center for Beef Excellence; Election of 2019 officers and board members. For more information contact Brad Bray (816-724-1459) or Mandi Bird (660-605-0846) or visit the Facebook page at: I-35 Cattlemen’s Association.

McCrea to address NW Foundation Andrew McCrea, radio host and author, will present “Rethinking Small Town America” during the eighth annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. This breakfast meeting for those making reservations is slated to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 N. Woodbine Road, St. Joseph. The annual meeting usually attracts over 200 community leaders from throughout the region from a variety of businesses alongside government officials. To register, visit www.cfnwmo.org or contact Mary or Stacey

Sherri Hennen of Kansas City. Grant is member of Troop 214 and received his Eagle Award on Nov. 4, 2018. Darek and Grant are grandsons of Marie Toney of Gallatin. Pictured, left to right, are Darek Hennen, Marie Toney, and Grant Hennen.

at The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri at 816-2322022. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area. The Foundation provides charitable giving administration to more than 230 funds with over $23 million in assets. The Foundation offers services to help donors connect with the causes they care about.

for Property Tax Credits and Rent Rebates. The charge is $10. Call 660-663-2828 for an appointment or come to the Daviess County Library from 9-12 on Wednesdays. Menus Feb. 18-22 Monday: Closed; Tuesday: vegetable soup, cheese sandwich, relish tray veggies, crackers, pears; Wednesday: pork steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, hot roll, Mandarin oranges; Thursday: beef roast, potatoes and carrots, vegetable blend, hot roll, peaches; Friday: baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, apple cobbler.

Two people from Gallatin were injured in an accident that happened at about 11:40 a.m. on Feb. 6. According to the highway patrol, Kayla Mowre, 31, Gallatin, was driving a 2004 GMC Yukon west on Highway 6. Her vehicle began to slide on the ice-covered roadway, crossed the center of the roadway, and ran off the south side of the road. The vehicle traveled down the embankment and rolled over one complete turn, and then came to rest on its wheels facing northeast against a tree. Ms. Mowre received serious injuries and was transported by Community Ambulance District to Cameron Regional Medical Center. A passenger in the vehicle, Christopher Mowre, 39, received moderate injuries and was also taken to Cameron Regional. Both were wearing their seat belts. The GMC Yukon was totaled.

Multi-Purpose Center Menus Menus Feb. 18-22 Monday: white chili (chicken, turkey and white beans), half chicken salad sandwich, crackers, lettuce salad, relish tray, pears; Tuesday: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, peaches; Wednesday: roast beef w/dressing, glazed carrots, green beans, mixed fruit; Thursday: BBQ ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls, applesauce; Friday: tenderloin on bun, macaroni salad, buttered broccoli, peaches, cottage cheese.

Cameron teacher indicted on child porn A former teacher in Cameron has been indicted by a federal grand jury for using three minor victims to produce child pornography. William Derek Williams, 39, was charged in a four-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Williams formerly was a high school language arts teacher and more recently a part-time high school multimedia teacher at the time of the alleged offense. The federal

indictment charges Williams with three counts of producing child pornography, involving three different minor victims, from Jan. 1, 2013, to Sept. 6, 2018. Williams is also charged with one count of possessing child pornography on Sept. 8, 2018. The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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The Gallatin Fire Protection District has announced its incident report for January. Jan 2 at 8:21 pm: Fire, other (fire out on arrival) at 512 S. Main Jan 4 at 10:02 am: Hazardous materials release investigation on E. Julia St. Jan 4 at 5:53 pm: Hazardous materials release investigation on Ridge Ave Jan 8 at 2:17 am: Medical assist on Center St. Jan 13 at 3:25 pm: EMS call on W. Grand St. Jan 13 at 9:29 pm: Medical assist on W. Grand St. Jan 14 at 5:30 am: Medical assist on E. Grand St. Jan 14 at 5:33 am: EMS call on Hwy 6 Jan 15 at 4:35 pm: Building fire (outbuilding) on 912 W. Grand Jan 18 at 10:55 am: No incident found on arrival at dispatch address on S. Main St. Jan 18 at 8:45 pm: Medical assist on Forrest St.

Two people from Cameron were injured in an accident in Daviess County at about 7:05 p.m. on Feb. 11. According to the highway patrol, Selina Harris, 20, Cameron, was driving a 2001 Ford F150 southbound on Highway 69. Approximately three miles south of Winston, she traveled off the west side of the road and struck a ditch. Upon impact, an occupant, Kara Simmons, 21, Cameron, grabbed the door handle, causing the door to open. She was ejected. The pickup came to rest in the ditch, facing south. Both women were transported by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Ms. Harris received minor injuries and Ms. Simmons received moderate injuries. The accident was investigated by Cpl. P.M. Kimball.

Jan 22 at 6:20 pm: Medical assist on S. Maple St. Jan 26 at 3:39 pm: Assist invalid on S. Main St. Jan 28 at 6:50 pm: Medical assist on S. Clay St. Jan 31 at 9:26 am: Smoke detector activation due to malfunction, mutual aid with Jameson Fire District on 3rd St. Jan 31 at 4:05 pm: Building fire (fire out on arrival) at 612 E. Richardson St.

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Winston students donate to area shelter On the last day of the semester prior to winter break, the Winston R-6 student body once again undertook a service project. Previously, students had made gifts and handwritten cards for local nursing homes. While that is certainly a worthwhile endeavor, there was a desire to “change things up a bit” and explore other ideas for giving back. This year, students decorated pillow cases and donated 21 pillows and customized cases to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter in Cameron. On Jan. 21, students went to the shelter to present the gifts. The administrator of the Wom-

en’s Shelter was very appreciative. It is the policy of the shelter that every person staying at the facility receives a new pillow and case. This of course can become expensive and funds are tight This is the fourth year Winston students have performed a service project on the final day of the semester. “I believe this is a great way to teach empathy, compassion, and service to our students,” said Winston High School Principal Chris Gagnon. Pictured are Amy Caldwell, Reagan Harrison, Holly Caldwell, and Shelby Mason.

Winston principals offered contracts During executive session of their Jan. 24 meeting, the Winston R-6 Board of Education offered principal contracts to both Chris Gagnon and Pam Madison for the 2019-2020 school year. The 2018-2019 Annual Performance Report from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education was reviewed with the school board, showing that the Winston School District earned 97.4% of the points possible and will continue to receive full accreditation status from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Winston School Board approved Superintendent Brian Robinson as the Parents As Teachers Administrator for the Winston R-6 School District. Josh Junco was approved as the elementary basketball coach. Weather makeup days are May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28. The 2019 Missouri Association of Rural Education Conference is Oct 23-25. Board candidates filing for the April 2, 2019, election are Allen

Rhoades and Christopher Lee; the number of positions is equal to the number of candidates that has filed. Due to the government shutdown the EPA has not released who has been awarded the Transportation Grant to replace a school bus. Current enrollment is 88. Current ADA is 95.8% with 73% of students qualifying for either the “A” or “B” honor roll for the second quarter. Students selected for the December character trait of compassion were preschool Audrei Hardeman, kindergarten Jentry Lee, first grade Macy Florez, second grade Braydon Barlow, third grade Taiton Caldwell, fourth grade Roie Cameron, fifth grade Ella Filley, sixth grade Emily Blanton. The DARE program, which began Jan. 25 and runs for 10 weeks, is treated as part of the fifth and sixth grade health curriculum. Elementary Literacy Night is Tuesday, March 19 for grades preschool through fourth.

Daviess County Library will host ‘Student Day” at the EXPLORE SPACE: A COSMIC JOURNEY exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grades four-12 are invited to bring a bag lunch and spend the entire day or visit for any portion of the day. Home school families are also welcome and library staff are putting together a mini-space for those younger siblings, too. The EXPLORE SPACE exhibit will be open to students and teachers to dialog, but staff are adding Rocket Club stations for

more fun and learning. Guest presenters include local writer members of Gallatin’s Writers’ Guild; Mr. McCann, the Science Man; Solar System Ambassador Master Teacher, Bob Riddle; Dr. David Richardson, Ph.D., of Northwest Missouri State University; and various volunteers. Jpeg Studio will be in the house recording oral book reviews for interested students (parental signed permission required) for Summer Reading Program promotional videos and facilitating a green-screen photo booth.

***** Visit Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site in February to view a special Black History Month exhibit entitled “The Whitley Sisters Remember: Living with Segregation in Kansas City” from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. Call 816-5803387 for information.

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GHS girls top Braymer in GRC East vs. West Showcase With outside shots failing to drop, the Lady Bulldogs knew if they were to break a first half deadlock with Braymer, they would have to find a way to loosen up a Lady Bobcat defense determined to clog the lane. That’s just what they did. Saturday’s 4:30 game matched up fifth place finishers

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from the GRC’s East and West divisions. The girls’ schedule for the day featured 8 games in either the South Harrison high school or middle school gym. Kelsey Maxwell and Karley Salmon combined for 8 GHS points to open the third quarter, all from the post area, giving the Lady Bulldogs an 8-point lead that the Lady Bulldogs would stretch into a 41-31 victory in Saturday’s GRC Showcase held at South Harrison High School. After shooting just 8-for-26 from the field in the first half, the Lady Bulldogs combined to hit 7 of 13 shots near the bucket in the third quarter. Maxwell provided 6 of the first 8 points in the paint. Salmon and Carli Beck each added short range shots to give Gallatin a 31-24 cushion heading into the final 8 minutes of play. Caragan Baker provided a basket from the wing on the front end of the fourth quarter and Maxwell took final scoring honors at the tail end for the final margin. Maxwell finished with 20 points, including 16 in the second half. Salmon chipped in 8, Baker finished with 6 and Addison Burns chipped in 5 for the Lady Bulldogs.

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Gallatin sending record 9 wrestlers to state tournament Feb. 14-16 Records are made to be broken, and Gallatin High School wrestlers keep on doing just that. A fourth place team finish at Saturday’s Class 1, District 4 Wrestling Tournament at Lathrop High School netted the Bulldogs a school-record 9 spots in the MSHSAA Class 1 Wrestling Championships held this Thursday through Saturday in Mizzou Arena on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Gallatin sent 8 wrestlers to state a year ago and 5 of those Bulldogs return to Columbia looking for more trips to the awards podium. One senior, Graydee Rains, is heading to

state for the fourth time while looking for his third state medal. Rains, ranked #2 in the state, remained undefeated at 41-0 after pinning #3 Wyatt Becker of Lawson in the championship match of the district 220-pound weight class. In doing so, Rains won his second district title. The GHS senior earned fourth place state finishes in 2017 and 2018. Freshman Andon Allen, junior Ross Critten, senior Ayden Wayne, junior Tom Crouse and senior Drayton Harris were all second place district finishers last weekend. Freshman Rodell Sperry took third in his class. Jacob Maize and Owen Schweizer were fourth place district finishers. Allen, 33-5 in the 106-pound class, wrestled twice on Saturday, pinning Lathrop’s Jayden Defies before losing a 6-3 decision to Rock Port’s Ethan Wood in their championship match. Allen and Wood are ranked sixth and fourth, respectively, in rankings by missouriwrestling.com. Critten, a 2-time state medalist, was forced to retire from his 120-pound district championship match on Saturday with an injured shoulder. He won a pair of matches but gave way to Lathrop’s Drystan Dotson in the title bout. Critten takes a 37-4 record to a repeat appearance at state, having finished fourth last year at 113 and sixth in 2017 at 106. Wayne, 30-7, qualified for state last season in the 120-pound class and will seek a medal this weekend in the 126-pound division. He received a bye and won a pair of hard fought matches before losing a tough, 4-2 decision

to Mid-Buchanan’s Tim Speer in Saturday’s district title match. Crouse, now a 2-time state qualifier in the 160-pound class, won a pair of matches on Saturday before dropping his title match to Tyler Ross of Lawson, currently unbeaten and last season’s state champion in the 145-pound class. Crouse will take a 35-9 record to Columbia. Harris came into the district tournament with an unblemished record and won his first two matches of the day. Ranked #3 in the 170-pound class, he battled Lathrop’s #5 Dorian Walters in the championship before losing by a 3-1 decision. Harris, now 42-1, is a 2-time state medalist, having taken fourth last season at 138 and sixth as a freshman at 132. Sperry, 37-10, gets his first taste of state competition this weekend after finishing third in the 132-pound weight class. His only loss in four matches on Saturday came in the semifinal round by way of an 8-5 decision at the hands of #3 ranked Wyatt Segar of Polo. Sperry took a 4-2 decision over Kyle Sizemore of Lawson to finish his day. Maize and Schweizer each earned fourth place district finishes for the Bulldogs. Maize finished 2-2 Saturday in the 145-pound class and heads to state with a 27-19 record. Schweizer takes a 22-6 record to Columbia after a 3-2 district finish in the 152-pound class. Wrestling in Columbia begins Thursday at 9 a.m. and runs through Saturday’s championship finals beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Winston Redbirds capture 12th straight regular season tourney title Winston’s boys defeated Mercer, 51-37, on Saturday to win the HDC Tournament title for yet another season. The Redbirds have now won 12 straight regular season titles and need just two more wins for their sixth straight HDC regular season crown. Seniors Jacob Lewis and Cy Uthe combined for 43 points in Saturday’s victory and senior team members reached their 100th career win. Lewis hit 5 three-pointers and finished with a game-high 25 points. Uthe added 18.

Winston’s girls won their final two games of the tournament and captured the consolation title with a 53-40 win over Tri-County. In other trophy games, Mercer overwhelmed East Harrison, 69-25, to take the girls’ championship. Grundy County’s girls defeated North Harrison, 47-33, for third place. North Harrison turned the tables on the Grundy County boys, capturing third place with a 46-45 win. East Harrison’s boys defeated Gilman City, 72-58, for consolation.

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Pattonsburg over Bulldogs, 62-53 Pattonsburg’s boys used aggressive play in the paint and a solid showing at the free throw line Saturday night to down Gallatin, 62-53, in a battle of second place finishers in the GRC’s West and East divisions. The Panthers scored 30 of their 38 points scored from the field in the paint and converted 24 of 33 attempts from the free throw line, including 9 of 10 in the final 5 minutes of the game. Gallatin trailed, 30-27, at the half after Aidan Adkison’s 3-point shot from the wing beat the buzzer. Johnny Stout canned a trey for the Bulldogs with just under a minute left in the third quarter to pull his team within 41-40. Trevor Ireland pulled down a defensive rebound and went coast to coast for a layup that upped the Panther advantage to 45-40. Adkison hit again from long range to make it a one-possession game, 45-43, with 7 minutes remaining in the contest. The Bulldogs stayed within striking distance until Ireland nailed a trey from the left wing that pushed the PHS lead to 60-49 at

R-2 extends contract for Supt. Ireland

Superintendent Scott Ireland was offered a one-year extension to his contract following a closed session of the meeting of the Pattonsburg R-2 Board of Education held Jan. 23. High School Principal Tim Harding and Elementary Principal Alan McCrary both gave their reports to the board. Superintendent Ireland gave an update on the buildings, noting that another leak was found in the connector to the new building. A pipe was stopped up but has been fixed. He also gave a budget update. The board approved the 20192020 Football Coop Agreement with North Harrison and Gilman City and Middle School Softball Coop Agreement with Gilman City. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jan. 23 meeting of the Pattonsburg School Board. Present were Jason Teel, Greg Coin, Lyle Hoover, Brian Teel, Laura Booth, Nathan Woodward. Absent was Stephanie Mason.

the 2:23 mark. Jones and Carter Crone each scored 18 points to lead the Panthers. Trevor Ireland added 10. Tristen Gibson led the Bulldogs with 15 points. Landon Corwin added 14 and Adkison finished with 9 for Gallatin. Tuesday’s scheduled game between Gallatin and Pattonsburg boys, at Gallatin, was cancelled due to icy road conditions.

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Two townships are allowed late election filing In Daviess County Circuit Court, a declaratory judgment was entered Feb. 5 for Monroe Township and Jefferson Township of Daviess County. The two townships filed a petition against Ronetta Burton in her official capacity as election authority of Daviess County, to allow late notice of election. Judge Ryan Horsman ruled that Ms. Burton shall accept the notice of election and sample ballot of the townships as if they had been submitted within the time periods required by law. He further ruled that the two townships will bear the additional cost, if any, for printing or reprinting of ballots made nec-

Maysville man briefly escapes custody Adam Tyler Justus, 38, Maysville, has been charged with escape from confinement and resisting arrest for a felony after a brief escape from custody at the Daviess County courthouse on Feb. 8. According to the probable cause statement prepared by Deputy Jared Hogan, Justus was handcuffed to the bench in the booking room awaiting transport to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail. At approximately 4 p.m., Justus forced his hand out of the cuff, exited the booking room, and ran out the west door of the courthouse. His escape was recorded on video. Justus fled from officers and was captured near the old Gallatin fire station, after actively struggling with Sheriff Becerra, Sergeant Adams and Deputy Hogan. Sergeant Adams utilized a taser in order to gain compliance from Justus to get him handcuffed. Justus was being held on a 24hour investigative hold for many other felonies, including arson, burglary, stealing and tampering with motor vehicle. He was also being held on a felony nobond probation and parole warrant, a felony warrant for failure to appear for larceny out of Clay County, and a misdemeanor warrant out of DeKalb County. He is on parole for burglary second degree, exhibiting a firearm and tampering with motor vehicle. A MULES check of Justus’s driving record reveals three in-state failure to appear driving suspensions, and his driver’s license is currently suspended. According to Missouri Casenet, Justus has served time in the Missouri Department of Corrections on DeKalb County charges filed in 2011 for escape from custody while under arrest for felony, tampering with physical evidence, and burglary. Bond is set at $100,000.

essary by this judgment, and all costs were also taxed to the two townships as petitioners. C ounty C ommission The Daviess County Commission attended mandatory training on Feb. 6 and did not convene their regular weekly meeting. C ircuit C ourt A dissolution of marriage was granted Feb. 6 to Johna L. King from Jerry A. King, with petitioner’s former name Bobier restored. The case was heard by Judge Daren Adkins. Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Dennis L. McBroom, Gallatin, DWI chronic offender, C felony,

failure to drive on right half of roadway, no valid license and failure to maintain financial responsibility, misdemeanors; State vs. William J. Walker, Kansas City, endangering correctional employee by causing person to come in contact with bodily fluids, E felony. Civil cases filed: Division of Employment Security vs. Paul M. Starr, Gallatin, certificate of assessment of overpaid benefits; Melody Paxton vs. City of Clarksdale, Missouri, change of venue from DeKalb County, personal injury. A ssociate D iv ision Adam Tyler Justus, Maysville, was charged Feb. 9 with escape or attempted escape from confinement and resisting arrest for a felony, both E felonies.

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N O TI C E O F TR USTE E ’ S SA L E F o r d ef au l t in t h e p aym en t o f d eb t se cu red b y a d eed o f t ru st exe cu t ed b y D an a L M axw el l , d at ed Ju l y 2 7 , 2 0 1 5 , an d reco rd ed o n Ju l y 2 9 , 2 0 1 5 , u ent in at a e in the fi e the R eco rd er o f D eed s , D avi ess C o u n t y , M isso u ri, t h e u n d ersi g n ed S u ce so r Tru st ee w il l o n M arch 1 , 2 0 1 9 , at 1 2 : 4 5 P M , at t h e F ro n t D o o r o f t h e D avi ess C o u n t y C o u rt h o u se , G al l at in , M isso u ri, se l l at p u b l ic ve n d u e t o t h e h ig h est b id d er f o r ca sh : A l l o f L o t s S eve n ( 7 ) , E ig h t ( 8 ) , N in e ( 9 ) , Ten ( 1 0 ) , E l eve n ( 1 1 ) an d Tw el ve ( 1 2 ) , in Bl o ck E ig h t ( 8 ) , o f A l exa n d er’ s A d d it io n t o t h e C it y o f G al l at in , M isso u ri, t o g et h er w it h al l t h e imp ro ve men t s si t u at ed t h ereo n E X C E P T p art o f L o t s 8 an d 9 , Bl o ck 8 , o f A l exa n d er’ s A d d it io n t o t h e C it y o f G al l at in , D avi ess C o u n t y M isso u ri, mo re p art icu l arl y d escr ib ed as f o l l o w s: Beg in n in g at t h e S o u t h east co rn er o f sa id Bl o ck 8 , t h en ce S o u t h 8 8 d eg rees 3 6 min u t es 2 5 se co n d s W est al o n g t h e S o u t h l in e o f sa id L o t 7 , an d p art o f L o t 8 , sa id Bl o ck 8 , 9 0 . 7 2 f eet , t o t h e t ru e p o in t o f b eg in n in g ; 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t h en ce N o rt h 0 0 d eg rees 5 2 min u t es 0 8 se co n d s W est 1 2 9 . 9 6 f eet t o a p o in t o n t h e N o rt h l in e o f sa id L o t 8 ; t h en ce N o rt h 8 8 d eg rees 3 7 min u t es 2 9 se co n d s E ast al o n g t h e N o rt h l in e o f sa id L o t s 8 an d 7 , 9 0 . 7 1 f eet , t o t h e N o rt h east co rn er o f sa id L o t 7 ; t h en ce S o u t h 0 0 d eg rees 5 2 min u t es 2 3 se co n d s E ast al o n g t h e E ast l in e o f sa id L o t 7 , 1 2 9 . 9 3 f eet t o t h e p o in t o f b eg in n in g M O R E C O R R E C TL Y D E S C R I BE D A S A l l o f L o t s S eve n ( 7 ) , E ig h t ( 8 ) , N in e ( 9 ) , Ten ( 1 0 ) , E l eve n ( 1 1 ) an d Tw el ve ( 1 2 ) , in Bl o ck E ig h t ( 8 ) , o f A l exa n d er’ s A d d it io n t o t h e C it y o f G al l at in , M isso u ri, t o g et h er w it h al l t h e imp ro ve men t s si t u at ed t h ereo n E X C E P T p art o f L o t s 8 an d 9 , Bl o ck 8 , o f A l ex an d er’ s A d d it io n t o t h e C it y o f G al l at in , D avi ess C o u n t y M isso u ri, mo re p art icu l arl y d escr ib ed as f o l l o w s: Beg in n in g at t h e S o u t h east co rn er o f sa id Bl o ck 8 , t h en ce S o u t h 8 8 d eg rees 3 6 min u t es 2 5 se co n d s W est al o n g t h e S o u t h l in e o f sa id L o t 7 , an d p art o f L o t 8 , sa id Bl o ck 8 , 9 0 . 7 2 f eet , t o t h e t ru e p o in t o f b eg in n in g ; 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J ames R . “B ob” Teeg ard en 19 3 7 -20 19 James Robert “Bob” Teegarden, 81, a resident of Braymer, passed away Feb. 7, 2019, at his residence. Bob was born the son of Newton and Lucille (Slater) Teegarden on Feb. 18, 1937, in Polo. He was a 1955 graduate of Braymer High School. Bob worked as a youth specialist for the University of Missouri Extension in Gallatin for over 30 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Braymer. Bob loved farming and raising cattle. Survivors include two cousins, Sue Riegel of Holt and Richard Crist of Cowgill. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Braymer, on Feb. 11, 2019. There was no scheduled visitation. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Braymer Church of Christ and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Missouri. V ernon R . K ramer 19 4 6 -20 19 Funeral services for Vernon Kramer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Steve Hostetler residence, 19975 St. Hwy 190, Jamesport. Burial will follow in Faithview Cemetery, Jamesport. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Steve Hostetler residence. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home, Jamesport Vernon R. Kramer, 72, Jamesport, died Feb. 11, 2019, at a St. Joseph hospital. He was born on Dec. 13, 1946, in Plain City, OH, the son of Ralph and Amanda (Yutzy)

Kramer. On Jan. 4, 1968 he married Rebecca Graber in Hicksville, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Vernon Jr. and Abe; twin grandsons, Michael and Andrew Hostetler; and a brother, Dan Kramer. Vernon is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca Kramer of the home; children, Elizabeth (Laverne) Yoder, Garnett, KS, Amanda Marie (David) Ellis, Sara Mae Kurtz, Edna Faye (Steve) Hostetler, all of Jamesport, and Melvin Joe (Nancy) Kramer, Dalhart, TX; brothers, Lester (Freeda) Kramer, Jonas Kramer, and Abe (Esther) Kramer; sisters, Florence (Ora) Hochstetler, Edna (Joe) Petersheim, Katie (Melvin, Jr.) Gra-

ber and Ruth Ann (Paul) Graber; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. E ug ene Stark 19 6 0 -20 19 Funeral services for Eugene Stark, the brother of Bryan Stark of Gallatin, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, at WhitakerEads Funeral Home, Trenton. Family visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Eugene Stark, 58, Unionville, died Feb. 11, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1960, at Mercer, the son of Dorvin Lester

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Despite weather, 43 advance to FBLA state The District 1 Contest for Future Business Leaders of America was scheduled to be held at Northwest Missouri State University on Feb. 7. More than 800 students were registered for the conference. Unfortunately, due to weather the conference was cancelled. Therefore, results were figured either by a written test score, a prejudged component score, or preliminary rankings that had taken place prior to the conference. Gallatin FBLA had an outstanding showing with fortythree students advancing to state competition. Also, Maddison Michael and Madalyn Shubert were elected to serve on the 2019-2020 District Officer Team, Maddison as District 1 Secretary and Madalyn as District 1 Parliamentarian. The Missouri FBLA State Leadership Conference will be held in Springfield April 14-16, 2019. Students advancing to state competition, shown with their placement, are as follows: A g rib u s in es s – G ray d ee R ain s , first en S h ei er third an in inan ial Syste s hn Gibs n iley l es and hnna adl first r ad ast urnalis Sa annah iley arli e and indy a in first usiness thi s arley Sal n elsey Ma ell and rayt n arris first usiness inan ial lan nnie els n Madalyn Shubert and Ma ie M eely first usiness a a b ils n fi th usiness lan a b ils n Maddis n Mi hael and laire e ry first n i s en S h ei er fi th le tr ni areer rt li lly hns n first er in usiness ssues d dis n urns Sa annah iley and idan d is n ntre reneurshi Graydee ains M ay Marble and a b ils n nsuran e is Mana e ent en S h ei er urth ntr du ti n t usiness uni ati n aith arner first arina a in ninth ayl r M r ris n tenth ntr du ti n t usiness resen tati n Sarah M rris n ara an a er and lli a er first ntr du ti n t usiness r e dures arina a in third arli e si th ntr du ti n t laire e ry first ayl r M rris n third M inley aters urth rianna illey se enth l ey aterbury th ntr du ti n t inan ial Math aith arner third ntr du ti n t n r ati n e h n l y nathan arder se nd rdan n an fi th al in Grady se enth ntr du ti n t arlia entary r edures enna ains first ara an a er se nd ibby il

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Many churches canceled due to icy conditions G allatin First C h ristian Combined service opened with a baby and child dedication in which Raelynn Joy Beenken, Sawyer Kay Jochem, Parker Michael Kreatz, and Mila Jo Sullenger were dedicated to the Lord. Elder Dennis Croy presided over the dedication ceremony, which was followed by an inspired sermon by Pastor Ryan Beenken, based on 1 Peter 3:1518. Due to road conditions, Regional Minister Ron Routledge was unable to attend as planned. A reception followed the service in the gathering area with cake and punch served by the membership committee. We welcome new member Emily Miller and son, Granville, as Emily transferred her membership from Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, AL. New prayer requests include Ron Moore, Barbara Underwood, Karen Hamilton, and Danielle Parker and unborn twins. Due to the weather forecast, the youth group meetings were postponed. Youth group meet-

ings will be held two Sundays in a row this month, on Feb. 17 and 24. Board meeting is tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. An archery class by Scott Widner will be held during the Sunday School hour for ages seven and up beginning Feb. 17. The FOCAS group will have a game night on Feb. 23, meeting at 5 p.m. in the gathering area. Members are asked to bring a snack and their own beverage. The Lighthouse Learning Center rummage sale is coming in March, date to be announced. Fairv iew C ommunity We regret church was called off Sunday because of very icy conditions on our country roads. We did have community prayers for John Wood, Tracey Michaels, Steve McFee, Arvella Eaton, Greg Lollar, Leo and Beverly Lang, Kay Cox, Aspen Clark, Carmen Lee, Arlene Grimes. Prayer was by Betty McFee. Services will resume Feb. 17 with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Shadrach Landry.

CHAPTER FIVE Captain Eads Becky saw a tall, balding man walking toward them. He wore a full beard but no mustache. “Well, hello,” he said. “It’s Miss Ascot, isn’t it?” “How kind of you to remember me.” “I recall that you asked a great number of excellent questions when you toured the caisson sometime back. I’m gratified that you show such interest in my little project.” “It’s the most exciting thing in years. This is Becky. She’s recently arrived and would like to learn more about the bridge — and if I may be so bold, the man behind it. Becky, may I present James Buchanan Eads.” “Pleased to meet you,” Becky said, remembering to curtsy. “Are you really a captain?” He gave a pleased chuckle. “An honorary title only, but one I’m quite proud of,” he replied. “Because of my salvage work in the Mississippi, I became most familiar with the currents and treacherous conditions. There is not a stretch of more than fifty miles where I have not walked on the bottom. I was able to advise other ships of dangers, and they awarded me the title of ‘Captain.’ I also had my own little fleet of recovery ships, so the description was not entirely frivolous.” “Laura told me about your diving bells. Do you still do salvage work?” “Good heavens, no! I did much of my own work underwater in the early days because of the danger involved, and my health suffered as a result. I gave that up twenty years ago and contented myself with helping others safely navigate the river. Then came the great Civil War. You’re probably too young to remember much of that.” Becky nodded. “Yes, that was a little before my time.” “I was a Union man, and a friend of mine introduced me to leaders in Washington as a consultant. As a result, the government commissioned me to build ironclad warships for river defense. I delivered seven ships within five months; the first United States ironclads to enter combat. We built thirty vessels over the course of the war.” “Pardon me, Sir, but what exactly is an ironclad?” “It’s a ship like any other, but fitted with steel plates on all sides to protect it from cannon and gunfire. We slope,

or angle, the plates to strengthen them and prevent a direct impact. Cannonballs striking the ship then generally glance off the plates without doing heavy damage. Since the ship is clad round about with iron, the nickname ‘ironclad’ became the popular term.” “Did your ships help out a lot during the war?” Captain Eads smiled. “The river ironclads gave the Union superiority along the interior waterways. We were able to support the ground troops by bombarding the Confederate defenses while their cannon balls merely bounced off our steel plating. By controlling the Mississippi, the Union was able to essentially cut the Confederacy in half. Generals Grant and Sherman agreed that the vessels were vital to our early victory in the West.”

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65 years on June 13. They were married on that date in 1954 at the Winston Methodist Church. If you ask them the secret of a long and happy marriage, they’ll tell you there really is no secret. They just took it as a matter of course. “We didn’t know there was any other way,” says Maxine. “We grew up in families that married and stayed together.” Maxine was born and raised in the country between Altamont and Pattonsburg. She went to Altamont School until it closed. After that, students had a choice between going to Winston or Gallatin. Maxine had a friend in Winston, so that’s the school she chose. She graduated in 1954. Robert was born in St. Joseph. His father lived in the city, but was always a farmer at heart. In 1946, he moved the family to a farm south of Winston. Robert started at Winston school in the seventh grade and graduated in 1952. “I was a junior and she was a freshman,“ Robert says. “I kind of latched hold of her.” When Robert and Maxine were dating back in the fifties, there was no such thing as cell phones. Most people didn’t even have landline phones in their homes yet.

shock and taught three years. His third year, the Army sent him and another lieutenant to Germany where he taught how to prepare a nuclear round for firing out of an “Honest John” missile. Robert says it was like a bottle rocket on a big truck. During this time, Maxine was eight months pregnant with Diane. Living on the Army base far from home, there were no grandmothers around to help take care of the children. “We wrote letters to one another every day and never saw any of them,” says Robert. “So I had no idea what was going on with her pregnancy.” But the Army took care of Maxine while he was away. “They called on me, checked on me, and once a month the unit would have a party,” Maxine says. “I didn’t drink but that didn’t bother them at all. They’d come and take me out to eat and have a good time. The Army really does take care of its own.” In 1959, Robert got out of the Army and moved his family back to the farm at Winston. “I thought I’d go into farming and make a fortune,”

Max ine and R ob ert P arker married 65 years…

They’re still having fun by T.L. Huffman, North Missourian staff writer

“On Wednesday and Saturday, if I got done with chores early, I’d see if I could get the car from my folks,” says Robert. “I’d go in and get cleaned up and drive out to her place. She wouldn’t know whether I was coming till I got there. She’d get cleaned up and we’d go to a movie. There were theaters at Gallatin and Pattonsburg. Now you can just pick up a cell phone and make those kind of arrangements. But it wasn’t like that back then.” Even very important information required a relay of human connection. “When our first child was born we had to call an uncle in Altamont and give him the information,” says Maxine. “He went and told my folks. Then they went down the road and told his folks.” Robert went to college at the University of Missouri where he received a BS degree in agriculture. The couple would be separated for the next two years, but they stayed in constant touch. “We’d write one another,” Maxine says. “Letters were all we had for communication.” Whether it was the wise thing to do or not, they got married in 1954. Robert was only halfway through college. “I had to marry her so she could go to work and put me through school,” says Robert. “We had no money. I took $50 and my dad’s car and we went on a honeymoon to South Missouri. We got a motel for $4 a night, cockroaches included.” “My wedding dress cost $25 and I still have it,” says Maxine. She adds, “He told me that if I put him through college I wouldn’t have to work anymore. I believed him. He should have been a salesman. He lied.” Maxine got a job with MFA Insurance in Columbia, about half a block from their apartment. Robert graduated from college in June of 1956 and then went into the Army. (He’d been in the Army ROTC for four years and had made second lieutenant.) He took his basics at Fort Still, OK, in the regular Army. He was there for three years, right between the Korean and Vietnam wars. Their first child, Barbara, was born in Oklahoma in 1956, and their second daughter Diane was born in 1958. “The Army made a teacher out of me,” Robert says. “And this was a fellow who’d never taken a speech course in his life. I was suddenly getting up and talking in front of a classroom of people.” He got over the

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he says. “I guess I’d never learned much while I was in school.” He’d purchased a farm just north of Altamont. He rented it that first year, and then started farming himself. “That farm had no livable house, so we rented a house off the Winston Cattle Company on a farm next to the one we’d bought,” Robert says. “The Winston Cattle Company bought up a lot of small farms and ran cattle; it was supposed to have been owned by a bunch of movie stars.” The square house had four rooms, electricity, but no running water, no telephone, and no gravel roads. They rented it for $10 a month. At the suggestion of a banker, they bought Western Ewes. It was not a good investment for them. The sheep market went down and they sold fat lambs for $10 a head. “Sheep look for a place to lie down and die,” says Robert. “We were gradually going broke.” This period was probably the worst time for their marriage, at least financially. Maxine got a job at the sale barn café one day a week. Her paycheck was what they ate on for a week. Robert took odd jobs and worked around. Their son John was born in 1960. “We’d buy a bottle of Pepsi and split it three ways for the kids to have a treat,” says Maxine.

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hen Robert applied for a job at Daviess County Farm Agency Office — called ASCS back then. He got hired in 1961 and worked there for 27 years, until 1988. He farmed weekends and evenings. After he got the ASCS job, he purchased another farm about a mile north of the first one. It had a house on it. “We bought the farm for less than we could build a new house,” he says. “The job changed everything,” says Maxine. She explains that the job paid wages suitable for somebody with a degree in agriculture, as opposed to picking up jobs as a day laborer. “There were not many jobs in Daviess County that paid very well,” she says. While Robert worked at the ASCS office, they hired a young man to help them on the farm, Mark Corwin. Mark worked every summer through his high school years. “I’d feed him on Saturday,” says Maxine. “And bake him a pie.” “It was the only time I got pie,” says Robert.

50th ANNIVERSARY 2004

Robert served as district director out of the state office for six years. He retired in 1994 with 37 years total service, counting the three years in the Army. All three children graduated from Winston R-6 School, and Robert served 10 years on the school board; he was secretary, then president. He and Maxine continued to be active in the Winston Methodist Church, where Robert was treasurer for 25 years. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004. The Parkers have taken a trip every year. They’ve been to every state, most of the Provinces of Canada; Mexico; Australia; and New Zealand. Robert got to see Germany and Italy while he was in the Army. They plan their trips, but not on so tight a schedule they can’t get off the beaten track. It was those ‘off-road’ excursions that turned out to be the most interesting. One particularly memorable side trip took them to a dried up mining town near Oatman, AZ, on Route 66. One of the main attractions was feeding the donkeys. Apparently after the mining town went bust, the donkeys were turned loose and just ran around the streets. Another ghost town was past Boise, ID, called Silver City. They got there by dirt road up a mountain pass. “It wasn’t that bad if you’re a country person, so we took down it for 60 miles at 30 miles an hour,” says Robert. “It was called Silver City, population six.” The whole town had been moved from somewhere in the 1800s by some unknown feat of engineering. The jewel of the ghost town was a hotel with a stage office, built just like the days of stage coaches selling tickets. They were greeted by a grizzled old man with whiskers who could have stepped out of any Western novel. They got a tour of the hotel for $5. All of the rooms were filled with real-time antiques. They were amazed to see a knotted rope coiled on the floor of a room with the end dangling out a window. That was the fire escape. They could have booked a room for overnight at the hotel, but they said “no thanks.” Another memorable trip was through Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Here they came across their very first experience with a nursery. “They had babysitters in a room with the doors locked and matching bracelets to verify identification,” says Maxine. “The girls were age one and three and we were used to carrying them around. When I realized we could safely leave them somewhere while we went through the cave, I thought, thank goodness!” According to Maxine and Robert, there are several secrets to a long and happy marriage:

Marry young and live long enough to have a long marriage Marry somebody with the same interests as you, who looks at the world a whole lot the same way Be willing to make adjustments as you go Keep your sense of humor Keep the romance alive (Maxine and Robert still walk down the street holding hands; “We are leading and assisting one another now,” says Robert) Have fun together

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