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Only the brave will plunge this Saturday The 12th Annual Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Feb. 23. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Viking. Their Reason for Freezin’... the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,200 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the north area. For the past 11 years, Jim and

Judy Rash and their son Pierce have been vitally involved in the planning and execution of the Lake Viking Polar Plunge. Jim has been the top fundraiser in each of the 11 years of the Lake Viking Plunge, raising in total over $80,000 for Special Olympics. Judy has been instrumental in the organizing and production of the event. This year, for health reasons and by doctor recommendation, the Rashes are not participating, but they do

City hauls 40 tons of sand, replaces meters, continues dealing with hard winter weather Gallatin city crews were very busy with snow removal and weather related issues in midFebruary. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported to the Gallatin Board of Aldermen at their meeting on Feb. 11 that street crews hauled 40 tons of sand from the local sand plant to treat the streets. The city’s supply of bagged salt was completely gone, until another load arrived. Lots of pot holes will need to be filled after the winter weather slows down. Discussion was held regard-

ing hiring a street superintendent. Frozen water meters have been replaced by the city water crew. Crews have been dealing with heating issues at the new water plant in the actual plant and electrical room. There have been no heating issues in the lab. Snyder and Associates, the engineering company that designed and constructed the new water plant, will be contacted about the matter. Crews repaired a frozen broken line at the old water plant. continued on page

extend their appreciation to the many businesses and supporters at Gallatin and Lake Viking who have been so generous to this special endeavor. The Rashes now live in Galt. The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Chillicothe Correctional Center, Crossroads Correctional Center and Western Missouri Correctional Center and will take place at the Lake Viking Clubhouse. Day-of registration begins at 11 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 2 p.m. The Costume Parade will be at 1 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged. Awards will be given in the following categories: top fundraisers, top fundraising group, top fundraising school, and top law enforcement. Golden Plunger Awards for the most creative costumes will also be presented to top group and top individuals. Awards will be presented in the clubhouse immediately following the plunge. The Pee Wee Plunge for those nine-and-under will be at 12 noon; registration is at 11 a.m., (continued on page 1 6 )

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First one, then none …and now 2 pharmacies to open in Gallatin If there is any silver lining in and operated by Mackenzie Morthe wake of the May 5 closing of rison, PharmD. Gallatin’s Shopko store, it’s the Mrs. Morrison, a 2002 graduapparent interest in providing ate of Gallatin R-5 High School, locally-owned pharmaceutical has been employed at the Shopservices here. ko Pharmacy in Gallatin for the Two separate, independent past 10 years. She was named pharmacists are now feverishly pharmacy manager after graduworking to open for ating from the Pharbusiness in Gallatin. macy School at the This development University of Missouri comes to the delight in Kansas City. She of residents who othalso gained experierwise anticipated ence working at the the inconvenience of Walmart Pharmacy at driving to neighborCameron while coming towns to fill medipleting her degree. cal prescriptions and Mackenzie and acquire other health her husband, Zack, care products. are the parents of two Mackenzi e Morrison One new pharmachildren, Ethan and announces plans for cy will open for busi- Main S treet Pharmacy Paige. ness within Dungy’s When both new Market. Jeremy and Rikki Dungy pharmacies open for business, have announced plans to re- Gallatin residents will have two model a portion of their grocery local pharmacies to choose from store for a Trenton pharmacist to for the first time in over three begin business here. Further de- decades. During the 1980s the tails about this new business will Pill Box Pharmacy operated be forthcoming. in the middle of the east side of Another new business, Main the business square, where MeStreet Medical Pharmacy, will lissa Everman now operates All open as soon as possible in Things Body, at 115 North Main the building formerly housing Street. Casey’s General Store. This Competition at that time (continued on page 1 6 ) pharmacy will be owned, in part,

Graydee Rains’ state championship leads to GHS record 6 medal count by Denni s C ox , Sports Ed i tor

G raydee R ains claimed G allatin’s fourth state wrestling championship on S aturday in izzou rena in olumbia. he ulldog senior ﬁnished a perfect season, - , and picked up his 1 7 3rd career win during S aturday’s action.

Motivation may be found in many forms and in many places. Take, for example, the photo that has been hanging on the wall in the Gallatin High School wrestling room since the first practice in October. Ever since Graydee Rains lost, 7-3, to Justin Leath of Lone Jack in last season’s Class 1, 220-pound third place match, he has been on a mission with the help of a photo from that match that showed Leath in celebration and a dejected Rains on his back on the mat. Fast forward to last Friday’s Class 1, 220-pound semifinal match, Rains, 44-0, vs. Leath, 50-2, for a coveted spot in Saturday’s championship round. The two veteran seniors battled for control with no scoring in the first period, but this time Rains was not to be denied a victory. Leath chose the bottom position to begin the second period and scored 2 points on a reversal and 2 more for a near fall. A tense “alligator

roll” ended with Rains on top and scoring 4 points before winning the match by pin. Rains jumped to his feet and left a crestfallen Leath on the mat. Rains would face long-bodied freshman Keith Miley, Whitfield, in the championship match. Rains grabbed a 5-0 lead, surrendered a reversal with 10 seconds left in the match and captured Gallatin’s fourth individual state title in the history of the program. Rains also set a new match win record for the Bulldog program of 173. His 45 victories this season were the most without a loss. Gallatin’s record medal count also included a third place finish by Ross Critten (120), fifth place finishes by Andon Allen (106) and Tom Crouse (160) and sixth place finishes by Ayden Wayne (126) and Drayton Harris (170). Critten’s only loss in the tournament came to 120-pound champion Logan Ferrero in the semifinal round. His (continued on page 9 )

County finances stable; reserves allow for bridge replacement The following is the annual county budget message prepared by Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton. This message, required by state law, accompanies the 2019 Daviess County budget and is written by the county clerk as Chief Budget Officer. Her message, reprinted here in its entirety, is as follows: As the 2019 budget year begins, Daviess County is in a stable financial condition with a beginning fund balance of $3,245,918.08, estimated revenues of $3,822,726.59, and estimated expenditures of $4,101,942.23, which will leave the county with an estimated fund balance of

$2,966,702.44. These numbers reflect a balanced budget for General Revenue with an estimated budget surplus for 2019 of $3,195.15. The Road and Bridge Fund and the Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund, along with 13 other segregated funds, have budgeted use of $282,410.79 of their individual carryover funds for the 2019 budget year. Daviess County’s assessed valuations grew 2.6% in 2018 with a real estate valuation of $94,946,153 and a personal valuation of $32,915,618. There was $2,222,984 in new real estate construction reported by the Assessor. Tax levies are as follows:

General Revenue -- $0.1193, Senior Services -- $0.0498 and County Disabilities (SB 40) -- $0.0922. Sales tax revenue was up 6% and use tax revenue was up 26%, following the increases of 5.5% in sales tax and 12% in use tax in 2017. The Commission will continue to repair and maintain our beautiful courthouse with plans for 2019 to repair leaks both on the 2nd and 3rd floors, repair and/or replace the existing water fountains, and upgrade the heating and air conditioning beginning in the Assessor’s office with plans (if installation is successful) to upgrade the other offices as finances allow.

The Road and Bridge Fund will see an increase of $250,000 in revenue and an increase of $450,000 in expenditures in 2019, with the additional funds coming from existing reserves. This extra expenditure will be used to fund BRO 031 (34) bridge that has been on hold for several years due to a lack of funding. This bridge will be an 80/20 match from the Bridge Replacement Off-System (BRO) program, including approximately $250,000 in county Soft Match funds [Editor’s note: This bridge is located in Benton Township, east of Old Pattonsburg]. (continued on page 3)

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Feb. 20, 2019

Time will tell

Boy, we’re not used to this. It is unusual for any small town to suddenly have two new competing businesses to simultaneously announce plans to open for business. Although dates have yet to be set and not all details have been determined, Gallatin soon will have two pharmacies offering services for the first time in more than three decades. Competition is good. It occurs when more than one person sees opportunity with optimism. It’s flattering and uplifting for our community to be viewed in such a way. But it’s natural, however, for first reactions to jump to worries about sustainability. Profit (sustainability) is what business is all about. Obviously, the abrupt end to the Shopko store in Gallatin set things in motion. Opening a pharmacy involves much more than just earning the right to put “PharmD” next to your name. What drives business decisions is achieving authorizations to dispense pharmaceuticals while optimizing assistance and insurance programs. The application th itor s i process requires paperwork and even site inspections, so predicting precise dates when doors will open isn’t as easy as finding the key for a front door lock. Convenience is a big factor for consumer decisions. Both new pharmacies embrace strategies. One hopes b arr n on to tap into the high traffic of Gallatin’s only grocery store; the other will remodel a stand-alone facility designed, constructed, and located for convenience. So, yes, the circumstances could hardly be more interesting for folks calling Gallatin home. A local pharmacy is essential for the lifeblood of any small town. We certainly wish the best for all concerned. In business ventures, time will tell. Not overlooked in conversation is the future of the Shopko building, once the largest retail store in Gallatin becomes vacant. This is another circumstance where opportunity could be viewed with optimism. The building, certainly in comparison to other vacancies in town, is desirable and available for immediate use. But Shopko bankruptcy — even if liquidated for pennies on the dollar — makes predictions on the building murky. These are different times. In the old days local economic development discussions specifically excluded retail business. Formal organizations were specifically financed for traditional job creation efforts and projects. Chasing retail business meant chasing headaches. For instance, when the John Deere dealership in Gallatin folded, at least one interested party put out feelers asking what Gallatin could do to help him slide into business here. This approach is all too familiar, regardless of whether the one asking is actually a viable business prospect. The real problem, however, was justifying why you would offer financing or other perks to lure someone new to town to compete against businesses already here and supporting this community. So, lines were drawn to essentially exclude retail in economic development efforts. That was during times when competition between retailers kept the business community healthy. Times have changed. Retail wars aren’t so much family business competing against family business, but franchise against franchise. The City of Gallatin will see a dip in sales tax revenue if nothing replaces the Shopko void. The most direct consequence could impact street paving. The city also loses valuable utility income, easily within the “Top 10” of the city’s electricity users. Gallatin does not have the luxury of significant available funds. Most every anticipated tax and utility dollar are already appropriated for use. Fewer dollars to work with will be noticed. Shopko’s bankruptcy involving over 250 stores nationwide doesn’t necessarily reflect local realities. Questionable management decisions – undoubtedly made in corporate offices hundreds of miles away — were in evidence for years here. Shopko corporate executives seldom listened to the advice from local store managers. (continued on page 3)

Fast Track offers help to adults by State Rep. J. Eggleston

One of the bills the House passed this week was an education scholarship program called Fast Track. We already have a scholarship program called Access Missouri designed to help poor kids get a college education. We also have Bright Flight which helps smart kids get a college education. But we did not have a program for adults who had missed out on college who later wanted or needed college-level skills to fill today’s jobs. Now we might if Fast Track is fully passed. The goal of Fast Track is to provide community colleges, tech schools, and universities with the means to equip students for the high-paying, high-demand jobs of the future. It is designed to open up higher education opportunities for adults looking for a boost to pursue their dreams and to help Missouri businesses find workers with the training needed to fill their workforce demands. Fast Track is a needs-based scholarship targeted at adults who are working toward a certification, undergraduate degree, or industry-recognized credential for a high demand occupation. To be eligible, a student must be at least 25 years of age, not

Scrutinizing tax credit reforms by State Sen. Dan Hegeman — one that actually achieves its This year, I filed Senate Bill intended purpose. Tax Credits come off the top of 28, which aims to reform Missouri’s tax credit system for low- our state budget, before any othincome housing. For many years er priorities are funded. I believe this program has been seen by we should be looking for any and all ways to save the state money some as inefficient. As your elected representa- and be more efficient with your dollars, which is why I was tives, I Darr believe state lawmakers yl Wilkinson , Editor & tax Publisher have an obligation to be good pleased to see the Senate take up stewards of public funding. this bill to discuss an appropriate That’s why it’s imperative we funding level for this program. Currently, the governor is create a better tax credit system

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keeping Missouri’s low-income housing tax credit program on temporary hold. Before reinstituting the tax credits, he has asked the General Assembly to address the program’s inefficiencies with new legislation. That’s where my bill comes in. Under SB 28, the amount of low-income housing tax credits authorized by the state shall not exceed 72.5% of the amount of federal low-income housing tax credits allocated to Missouri. This would save the state approximately $40 million a year. I believe this bill fulfills the governor’s goal of creating a more responsible tax credit system. The 72.5% figure came about as the result of a compromise. Various senators, with a range of different opinions on the program, came together to find a good middle ground. Although I personally would have preferred a lower cap, I believe this amount has the potential to receive broad, bipartisan support from state lawmakers. I hope to see SB 28 advance even further.

have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, and have an adjusted gross income of less than $40,000. If approved, a Missourian could attend a Missouri post-secondary institution of their choice and have their tuition and fees paid for by the program. The program is a “last-dollar” program and will be applied after all federal non-loan aid, state student aid, and any other governmental student financial aid are applied. Fast Track is defined in House Bill 225 . Now that it has passed the House, it needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by the governor to go into effect. Hopefully, it will lead to business-

es filling the many job openings available and help challenged Missourians achieve their American dream. One more thought: In 2002, Hollywood released the funny animated movie Ice Age. Since then, four sequels to that movie have been released. I believe they could make another one about a region in the Midwest that was duped by a mischievous groundhog on Feb. 2 into believing that their icy cold winter would end early, while it secretly plotted a series of ice and snow storms designed to keep kids and teachers in school until well into summer!

The Office of the Presidency by Dr. Don Kuehle

On Feb. 18 we observed President’s Day, honoring two of our greatest Presidents -- George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both men were great leaders; they were both respected and revered by their peers and their constituents. They dealt well with the issues and crises of their day. They defined the nature of the office to which they were elected. Every president, from Washington to Trump, has shared similar characteristics: every President has been less-than-perfect, as we all are; all have held office for a short time; every president has had his detractors, his opponents, his enemies (some were even killed by their enemies). All have shaped and changed our nation to some degree. Every president has taken the same oath-of-office on the same Holy Bible; all have sworn to uphold the constitution and the laws of the United States of America. The Office of the Presidency is much more than any individual president. The office remains the same, even as individual presidents come and go. The office stands for stability, even as times change. The office stands for the peaceful transfer of authority and power; most other nations are prone to violence and revolutions when there is a transfer of leadership. The office is a symbol of democracy. Each president is duly elected by the people and is elected to serve the people. The office stands for the freedoms we have -- freedom of speech, the freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press/the media. The office is the symbol of law and order, dedicated to keeping the people safe from harm. The office commands respect for this great nation, for our flag, and for the constitution. Finally, the office continues to rest on the foundation of a Creator God and on His divine laws and moral values. We might not like the president, or agree with him. Yet, he was duly elected by the majority of the people; and this is still a nation and a society where the majority rules. Despite how one feels about the president, we should honor and respect the office he holds. We are, after all, “one nation, under God…” Let’s behave accordingly, supporting our president with our prayers, our cooperation, and with words of encouragement and support. I doubt that the American Midwest holds the franchise on hospitality and good will, but it’s seldom you’ll need to be pulled out of a snowdrift in Alabama. All I know is that Poosey Digest Favorites ime e m in b F ie a a ie C m when the temperatures drop, acts of simple kindness seem to rise across the Corn Belt. Phones start ringing as we check on our neighbors, break out the jumper cables, and start baking casseroles just in case the folks down the street lose power. If these cold winters have an upside, it can be found in the warm hearts of our friends.

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Drugs, cops, politics and compromise in Missouri Ever since the first narcotic monitoring bill was introduced into Missouri’s legislature 14 years ago, I’ve wondered about the real motivations and forces behind the bill. Has the primary purpose been to protect patients from addiction, as some supporters argue or has it been to empower cops and prosecutors to go after drug abusers, doctors and pharmacists? This year’s House bill is a perfect example of the two components. The bill establishes a database in state government of controlled-substance prescriptions, essentially potentially addictive narcotic pain killers. Pharmacists and physicians could search the database to make sure that a patient was not going to multiple doctors to get prescriptions for the same drug. Police and prosecutors could access the database only with a court-ordered subpoena. But there’s a catch, a huge catch, in the bill. The bill would require Health Department staff to monitor the database for potential abuse and report violations to law enforcement and professional licensing boards. The bill provides that “the department shall review the dispensation information

and, if there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of law or breach of professional standards may have occurred, the department shall notify the appropriate law enforcement or professional licensing board and provide any dispensation information required for an investigation.”That essentially would turn the Health Department into a law enforcement investigation agency. hi Another nagging quesroo s tion for me about this issue has been why the legislature has failed for so many years to achieve a compromise on such a major issue. For several years, former Sen. Rob Schaaf was portrayed as the barrier that blocked Senate action on a prescription drug monitoring database. I always felt it was a bit of an unfair characterization. While the St. Joseph physician is a firm supporter of the confidentiality of doctorpatient relationships, he was not necessarily opposed to a database of controlledsubstance prescriptions. For more than half of his years in the Senate, Schaaf

actually sponsored bills to do just that. And some of those counter proposals contained many of the same provisions as the House-passed bills, including mandating the Health Department notify appropriate officials if there was reason to believe a law or professional standard had been broken. Further, over the years Schaaf softened his stance. He dropped a requirement that the measure be approved by state voters and he extended how long a prescription drug record would be retained in the database from 90 to 180 days. It’s still far short of the three-year retention allowed under the current House bill. But as a legislative budget leader told me many years ago, when the difference involves a number, it’s always easy to find a middle ground -- just split the difference. Maybe, Schaaf ’s retirement from the Senate will open the door for finally making Missouri the last state to establish a system to monitor controlled-drug prescriptions. But given the history of legis-

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lative gridlock, I’m doubtful. That will be one of the major questions for the 2019 legislative session. The history of legislative failure to pass a drug monitoring plan has made me wonder if smaller steps might be a better approach to dealing with the issue in an era in which there is such a lock-step partisan and ideological divide. A few smaller, less drastic steps have been proposed in this year’s legislative session to address the opioid epidemic. One, sponsored by a pharmacist -- Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville -- would restrict dentists from prescribing extended-release opioids for acute pain, with exceptions. A similar bill has been introduced in the House. Another bill would require the Health Department to adopt rules on opioid prescriptions. There’s also a bill to impose additional restrictions on writing a third opioid prescription to a patient. Ed i tor’ s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1 9 7 0 , making him dean of the statehouse press corps. H e is the statehouse correspondent for K MO X R adio, director of MD N and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri S chool of Jo urnalism. H e has covered every governor since W arren H earnes.

2019 Daviess County Budget message The Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund saw a 6.8% increase in revenue in 2018, and is conservatively expecting about the same revenue for 2019. The sheriff requested and was approved to appropriate an increase in deputy salaries to bring them more in line with salaries in neighboring counties. This increase will be covered by the LEST carryover balance with no General Revenue (GR) help. Law Enforcement will continue to receive GR funding for the cost to purchase one new vehicle each year and the cost of insurance. The fund did not receive approval in 2019 from GR funding for bailiff services or a subsidy to Central Dispatch, both of which had been approved in previous budgets. The Assessment Fund received approval for most of its requests; however, the Commission failed to approve expenditures for a separate computer system, the Eagle View flyover project, and an Assessor vehicle. The Commission did approve

retaining one of the used deputy sheriff vehicles as a second county vehicle, to be paid with General Revenue funds. This vehicle will be available to all elected officials, with the Assessor having priority use. All other funds show a balanced budget when existing carryover funds are included. All revenues and expenditures are in line with previous budgets. Again this year the Commission did not approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) wage increase, but did allow Elected Officials to adjust the wages of their staff as needed to balance out existing inequities. The Salary Commission did not convene this year, even though there was an opportunity to do so from recent state legislation. Elected Official salaries will remain the same. The Commission made some adjustments to county policy regarding how health insurance coverage was implemented, but continued to pay all of the cost for the basic health coverage for

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full-time employees. Three plans were offered, with additional coverage for vision and dental plans available for employee purchase. An initial cost increase of 60% was eventually managed into a slight savings over 2017-2018 costs. As always, it is the main goal of the Commission to monitor revenue and spending for all funds, and to be conscientious oversight for the taxpayers’ money. They also endeavor to repair, maintain and preserve the physical and historical integrity of the county’s buildings. This, along with all of the county’s Elected Officials working together to provide necessary services with excellent customer service while working within their designated budgets, is what makes Daviess County a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Daviess County remains in stable financial condition with General Revenue reserves for 2019.

the same representatives that put this forward have also proposed incredibly high tax rates of 70% and above. Essentially, if you’re willing to work and you’re successful, you should pay for the people who aren’t. According to the plan, all of this will result in “shared prosperity.” What it will actually result in is “shared poverty.” The “Green New Deal” is just a grab bag of policies that no sane or successful country should or would adopt. Don’t think for a second, though, that bits and pieces of the proposal won’t try to find their way into other pieces of legislation. We’ve fought hard in the past to keep economically disastrous policies that affect our food, transportation, electricity and other basic needs from becoming law and it looks like we have a fight on our hands again. While it is true that a heifer with an upset stomach isn’t particularly pleasant to be around, the “Green New Deal” stinks (continued from page 2 ) way worse. 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Tummons Cattle showed TCS Miss A 1D 1F at the National Western Stock Show. She was named supreme champion percentage animal.

Tummons Cattle claims supreme champion stock titles Tummons Cattle, owned by Brad and Julie Tummons of Gallatin, laid claim to multiple honors at the American Aberdeen National Western Stock Show held Jan. 21-26, 2019, in Denver, CO. TCS Miss A 1D 1F was named supreme champion percentage animal. She was also supreme champion at Kansas City and Louisville in earlier shows. TCS Picture Perfect 20F was the 2019 supreme champion full blood bull and supreme champion full blood animal at the show. This was the first time in the show’s history that both supreme champions were awarded to the same exhibitor. TCS Jacks HI 14F was named reserve grand champion percentage bull, and TCS Erica 5A 21F was named reserve grand champion percentage female. SCC Miss Jackie 5F was named

the grand champion fullblood female. Bard and Julie have been in the cattle business all their lives, moving to and settling in Gallatin in 1989, where they raised their two daughters JoAnn and Jamie. Both JoAnn and Jamie were very active showing cattle while attending school here at Gallatin. JoAnn and Chance Farmer have two children, Kayanna, 6, and JohnTee, soon to be 3, and they are expecting their third child anytime. They reside in Ennis, TX. Jamie and Casey Beverlin have two sons, Carson, 5, and Cole, 3. They reside in Trenton and are active helping Brad and Julie at the major cattle shows which they attend throughout the United States. The Tummonses have been raising American Aberdeen Cattle for 15 years with great

City minutes (cont. from page one) Mr. Morey stated the backwash lines need to be capped off at the old plant. Information is being collected for People Service to conduct a water and sewer rate study, which will take at least 60 days to complete. Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for Feb. 11: one peace disturbance, two traffic accidents, one juvenile problem, two assaults, one assist motorist, one animal problem, one dog at large, three home lockouts, and two medical calls. There are two dogs in the pound. The police department is currently conducting DARE classes for schools at Gallatin, Pattonsburg, Winston, and Jameson. The department will be doing fingerprinting at Winston R-6 School for the Parents as Teachers Program. The board discussed the water supply agreement with Public Water Supply District #2 of Daviess County and PWSD #2 of Caldwell County and the United States Department of Agriculture’s involvement. The transaction report was approved, and bills in the amount of $177,276.12 were approved for payment. The board discussed the January 2019 Financial Review and Eichler’s bookkeeping review for December. Mayor Ballew requested the cemetery memorial request be tabled for the next meeting. Discussion was held on the People Service Operation and Maintenance Report for December 2018. The only bid for flooring repairs was submitted by Midwest Floors of Gallatin, which will complete flooring repairs for the

city administrator’s office, break room, and bathroom at city hall. City Clerk Hattie Rains requested the board consider moving the first council meeting in July due to vacation schedules. The board will consider their options and discuss at another time. Discussion was held on incoming City Administrator Lance Rains’ interest in specific regional organizations and/or groups for the City of Gallatin to be involved in. The board entered into closed session to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees. The above are the unapproved minutes of the public meeting held Feb. 11 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew; President of Board John Whitfield; Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Carol Walker; City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, and Administrator Lance Rains.

Ice fishing lessons Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free ice fishing workshop 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area northeast of Savannah in Andrew County. This workshop is subject to ice conditions and will require cooperation by winter weather to occur. The workshop will be cancelled if ice conditions are not favorable or if the weather is too cold. Participants will need to dress appropriately for the outdoors in February. Pre-register by calling MDC’s Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph, 816-271-3100.

success. No one in the breed has raised and exhibited as many supreme champions and national supreme champions as Tummons Cattle. They are also fortunate to be able to travel to Argentina every year to fit and prepare cattle for a very successful ranch, Terragarba.

Bus wreck slightly injures child A nine-year-old boy received minor injuries in an accident involving a Pattonsburg R-2 school bus that happened about one mile south of McFall on Feb. 15. According to the state highway patrol, Billy Goble, 38, Weatherby, was driving a 2006 International School bus southbound on Old Havana Trail. He was traveling too fast for conditions and failed to negotiate a curve to the west. The bus traveled off the south side of the roadway through a fence and came to rest on its wheels in a field, facing south. Kenneth Plymell, 9, McFall, was transported from the scene by the parents to their residence. The report states the parents might seek medical attention at a later time. The Pattonsburg School said Kenneth did not have to be hospitalized and is doing fine. The bus had minor damage. The accident was investigated by Cpl. V.R. McBride, assisted by Cpl. B.R. Hilliard.

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A Bethany driver received minor injuries after hitting a MoDOT truck at about 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. According to the highway patrol, the accident occurred as Andrea Miller, 28, Bethany, and Homer Rainey, 62, Gallatin, were both northbound on I-35 in the passing lane. Mrs. Miller was driving a 2018 Nissan Sentra and Mr. Rainey was driving a 2016 Western Star MoDOT truck. A third vehicle of unknown description was also in the passing lane. The Nissan and the third vehicle were following the MoDOT truck at a close proximity with reduced visibility due to the snow. About five miles south of Pattonsburg, the third vehicle

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McNeely recognized by bowhunters DeKalb County Conservation Agent Mark McNeely, at left pictured with Protection Division Chief Randy Doman, was recently recognized by the United Bowhunters of Missouri as their 2019 Conservation Agent of the Year for his exceptional year apprehending deer poachers and engaging the local community in conservation and archery related activities.

McNeely, who has served in DeKalb County for over four years, grew up in Daviess County and graduated from the training academy in 2014. He is a 2004 graduate of North Daviess R-3 High School and the son of Terry and Dena McNeely of Jameson. Mark and his wife Molly have two sons, Remington and Kasey.

Winston trustees discuss land gifted to historical society Brandi Goll approached the Winston Village Board of Trustees at their Feb. 4 meeting to ask about land gifted to the Winston Historical Society from the Winston Village. She wanted approval to use the land for a possible business venture. The board stated the land was gifted, so it is up to the Historical Society to use the land as they wish. Financial reports detailing deposits and expenses and year to date reports were presented by the village clerk and approved, along with deposit slips, bills and bank statements.

The utilities clerk distributed a new list of delinquent customers, including two due for shutoff. Melvin McFee reported everything is working properly as far as sewer maintenance and there are no new problems. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 4 at 6 p.m. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Villarge of Winston held Feb. 4. Trustees present: Arvella Eaton, Brenda Goll, and Nichole Gregornik. Trustees absent: Tim Caldwell. Others Present:

Trenton fire ravages downtown buildings A fire in downtown Trenton destroyed two buildings and damaged another structure late Monday night, Feb. 18. The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in buildings across the street from the county courthouse in Trenton. The adjacent buildings contained a pawn shop, a beauty shop and the chamber of commerce offices. There were no injuries, but officials did report power outages at the time of the fire and traffic has been detoured. Firefighters from Trenton, rural Grundy County, Chillicothe, Laredo, and Jamesport battled the fire. Princeton offered a lad-

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Missouri Western State University has announced the names of students who completed the degree requirements during the 2018 summer and fall semesters. A total of 387 students received degrees. Graduates include: Tessa J. Lund of Gallatin, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; and Megan Nicole Crone of Pattonsburg, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science. Missouri Western State University is a public university in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

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der truck but crews were almost at capacity with the water flow. Two of the buildings housing This n That Pawn Shop and Cuts and Curls collapsed; the third building housing the Trenton Chamber of Commerce and the state license bureau remained standing with the extent of damage yet to be determined. The cause of the fire has not been determined and Trenton’s Fire Chief said he could not comment further due to an ongoing investigation. The state Fire Marshals have been notified and are conducting an investigation. (Photo courtesy of Mark Robinson and Linda Baugher)

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Jail meeting The Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at the training center at the jail, 102 North Meadows Lane in Pattonsburg. Troy Elbert is scheduled as a visitor. Old business will cover training updates. New business agenda includes results of the self-audit for compliance with the Missouri Jail Standards. Closed session is tentatively scheduled.

changed lanes to pass the truck. The Nissan then struck the MoDOT truck in the rear. The Nissan came to rest in the passing lane of I-35 on its wheels. The truck came to a controlled stop on the northbound passing lane near an emergency crossover. The third vehicle continued northbound on I-35. Ms. Miller was transported by Daviess County Ambulance to Harrison Community Hospital in Bethany. She was wearing a seat belt. The Nissan was totaled and the MoDOT truck had minor damage. The accident was investigated by Tpr. T.B. Heintz, assisted by Daviess County First Responders.

Active Aging Center activities & menus Feb. 22: Are You Smarter Than a Scam Artist? Presentation 11 a.m.; Feb. 26: OATS bus coming to the center; Feb. 27: Blood pressure checks 11-12. 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 for Property Tax Credits and Rent Rebates. Charge is $10. Call 660-663-2828 for an appointment or come to the Daviess County Library from 9-12 on Wednesdays. Menu Feb. 2 5 -March 1 Monday: smoked pork chop, cheesy potatoes, California blend veggies, pears and oranges; Tuesday: goulash and garlic bread, carrots, broccoli, strawberries and bananas; Wednesday: chicken fajita w/cheese, lettuce and tomato, vegetable blend, applesauce; Thursday: beef stew, green beans, cornbread, cottage cheese and fruit;

Friday: tuna and noodles, biscuit, peas, cole slaw, peaches.

Trickel recognized Evelyn Goodrich Trickel along with two other 2018 Distinguished Alumni, Allan Seidel and Arthur Lawrence (Arnie) Arneson, will be honored at the North Central Missouri College Foundation’s 1st Annual Pirates Ball on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Red Barn in Trenton. Ms. Trickel coauthored “We Are A Part of History: The Story of The Orphan Trains” and “Orphan Trains to Missouri.”

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Several jury trials set during law day The following arrest, both E felonies, he was are listed below with the offense cases were heard by sentenced to two years in the and fine assessed. Additionally, Judge Ryan W. Hors- Department of Corrections. For court costs collected for the State man on Feb. 13: misdemeanor property dam- of Missouri amount to $68.50 for A jury trial was set age, he received credit for time moving traffic violations and for Robert Allen Vessar, Hamil- served and was ordered to pay $116.50 in most criminal cases. ton, for July 31-Aug. 2, 2019. He restitution of $504. Judge Adkins presided over the is charged with second degree Trevor James Petree was following cases: murder and DWI-aggravated. sentenced to four years in the Brandon Sams, Kansas City, Vessar was arrested on April 2, Department of Corrections possession of marijuana, $300; 2018, when he was involved in for damage to jail property, E possession of drug paraphernaan ATV accident in Winston in felony, execution of sentence lia, $150; vision reducing matewhich a Pattonsburg man was suspended, and was placed on rial, $30.50. fatally injured. Tyler J. Crutcher, Grain Valfive years probation. He was A jury trial was set for Sept. also sentenced to one year in ley, littering, probation violation, 12-13, 2019, for Elmer Martin the county jail, execution of sen- probation extended one year. Sorrell on charges of assault, tence suspended, and received Jack W. Parker, Winston, armed criminal action, unlawful two years probation for misde- driving while intoxicated, felony, possession of firearm, stealing meanor assault. He was ordered 7 years Missouri Department of firearm, stealing and resisting to pay $325.57 in restitution. He Corrections, suspended execuarrest. Sorrell was involved in was also sentenced to 30 days tion of sentence, 5 years probaan exchange of gunfire with the in the county jail with credit for tion, 90 days shock jail; failed Highway Patrol at the intersec- time served for misdemeanor to have 2 lighted headlamps, tion of Route N and US 69 during assault. $20.50. a chase that occurred in March Paris M. Smith, Kansas City, Brandon R. Pooler failed to 2018. appear for arraignment and a speeding (101 mph), 2 days jail, A jury trial for Charles W. warrant was issued for his ar- board bill paid by defendant, Burnett was reset for Aug. 26, rest on a felony charge of as- $250 fine; no valid license, $150. 2019, for felony stealing. Mary D. Hurd, Gladstone, sault, with bond set at $25,000 A jury trial was set for April 5, cash only. possession of marijuana, $300; 2019, for Dennis L. McBroom, on Probation was revoked for possession of drug paraphernaAssociation Meeting (CCAM) in charges of DWI chronic, C felo- David E. Deming on a D felony lia, $150. ny, and misdemeanors of failure charge of possession of conRachel E. Blevins, Glad- Columbia from Feb. 6-8. Trainto drive on right half of road, no trolled substance, and his sev- stone, possession of marijuana, ing certificates for 20 hours were valid license and failure to main- en-year sentence was ordered $350; possession of drug para- presented for Jim Ruse, David Cox, and Wayne Uthe. tain financial responsibility. executed. On a charge of mari- phernalia, $150. Discussion was held regardA jury trial set for George D. juana possession, his suspendGary J. Besonen, Overland Rainey on Feb. 22 was vacated ed imposition of sentence was Park, KS, driving while intoxi- ing election issues. Ronetta Burand will be reset at a later date revoked and he received a one cated, suspended imposition ton, county clerk, informed the on charges of domestic assault, year sentence in the county jail, of sentence, 2 years probation, commission that most issues forgery and tampering with vic- to run concurrently to the other 30 hours of community service; had been resolved by the deadlines. tim in felony prosecution. failed to signal, $20.50. sentence. Discussion was held regardJordin D. Nealon was senMark A. Kemp, Gallatin, no A dissolution of marriage was ing some cleaning issues in the tenced to four years in the De- granted to Johna L. King from valid license, $150. courthouse. The commission partment of Corrections. He had Jerry A. King on Feb. 6, with her Civil Court previously pled guilty in August former name Bobier restored. Contract/Account: Ford Mo- will address the concerns. The commission received an 2017 to possession of controlled The case was heard by Judge tor Credit Company vs. Jackie substance. Nealon failed to ap- Daren Adkins. M. Emerson et al was dismissed invitation to attend a reception for Lance Rains at the GHRP ofpear in March 2018, and a warCivil cases filed: Brandon W. by the parties. rant was issued for his arrest. Ness, Gallatin, vs. Cassady R. Breach of Contract: First fice in Trenton. Commissioners That warrant was served on Ness, LaClede, dissolution of Book Investments LLC vs. Da- will try to attend. David Cox made a motion to Feb. 8, 2019. He was also fined marriage; Division of Employ- vid Staiger was dismissed by the transfer 2019 Emergency Man$150 for drug paraphernalia. ment Security vs. Brandon L. parties. agement funds from General Kyle James Kidwell pled Robb, Jamesport, certificate Jim Ruse, presid- Revenue to Fund 45-EMA, efCOU T guilty to four charges. For of assessment of overpaid bening commissioner, fective for January. Wayne Uthe tampering with motor vehicle, efits. gave an assessment seconded; motion passed. D felony, he was sentenced to Associate Division MatchSheriff $$ item with CO SS O of the mandatory Ben message Becerra updated four years in the DepartmentTHIS INCIDENT Defendants foundDOES guilty SUMMARY NOTinINCLUDE ROUTINE PATROLatACTIVITIES training the Counof Corrections. For driving the Associate Division of the ty Commissioners while suspended and resisting Circuit Court of Daviess County

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2 -13-19 8:03 am – Pattonsburg, motor vehicle accident with no inj uries. 8:37 am – Winston, assisting with homeless individuals. 9 am - Court in session. 3:42 pm – Jamesport, reference peace disturbance.

2 -14-19 10 am - Court in session. 11 am - Funeral escort at Jamesport. 12 pm - Burglary alarm near Jameson. 3:04 pm – Jamesport, motor vehicle accident with no inj uries. 9:19 pm – Winston, reference residence check.

2 -15 -19 4:34 am – Pattonsburg, domestic disturbance. 9 am - Court in session. 12:09 pm - Non-inj ury accident on Highway 6 near Highway K. 12:32 pm - Motor vehicle accident with inj uries on I -35 northbound at the 73mm. 1:11 pm - Slide off on I -35 northbound at the 58.6mm. 2:29 pm - Report of reckless driver northbound I -35 at the 80mm.

4:49 pm - Motor vehicle accident with no inj uries south of Jamesport. 5:41 pm - Brent Adams, 46, Jamesport, was arrested by the MSHP for felony DWI , operating without a valid license, and careless and imprudent driving involving an accident (warrant issued on 2-16-19 for above charges, bond is set at $ 15,000 cash only). The accident occurred on Missouri 190 at Nickel ri e A a faile a erie f fiel sobriety tests. A computer check revealed his license was revoked, and he has two prior driving while intoxicated convictions in Daviess County, according to the probable cause statement. 5:15 pm – Winston, reference j uvenile issues.

2 -16-19 1:50 am - Report of reckless UTV in Altamont. 7:56 am - Motor vehicle accident with no inj uries on Highway K north of Highway 6. 1:45 pm - Jacob Thomsen, 28, Clarinda, I A, was transported to DaviessDeKalb Regional Jail (DDRJ) on a Daviess County probation violation warrant on original charges of DWI , speeding, and operating without a valid license. 3:30 pm - Call regarding possible scam. 5:15 pm – Altamont, reference disturbance. 5:16 pm - Missouri State Highway Pa-

trol advised of pursuit southbound on I -35 of subj ect wanted for homicide out of I llinois. Pursuit ended in Clinton County with the subj ect being taken into custody. 5:53 pm – Altamont, reference suspicious activity. 10:48 pm - Lake Viking, regarding domestic disturbance. 11:12 pm - Report of vehicle rollover on I -35. The vehicle landed on its wheels and continued northbound on I -35.

2 -17 -19 12:30 am – Jamesport, regarding intoxicated person. 1:16 pm - Report of reckless driver on Highway 6.

2 -18 -19 9:41 am – Winston, reference death investigation. 11:14 am - Motor vehicle accident with no inj uries north of Jamesport. 12:54 pm – Jamesport, well-being check. 3:51 pm - Deputy out with probation an ar le fficer a a e i in 5:03 pm - Frances Groom, 37, Gallatin, was arrested by the Daviess n eriff Office n a i ingston County felony bond violation warrant on the original charge of stealing. 6:45 pm - Slide off south of Pattonsburg. 7:25 pm – Gallatin, report of possible trespassing.

the commission on an incident in the courthouse on Friday and on a new prisoner policy effective Feb. 8. Coroner Jason Smith met with the commission to update them on plans to accept possession of the coroner records and supplies from the funeral home. He has been assigned a space in the county storage building. He advised the commission that he would be appointing a deputy coroner soon. Matthew Tabor, Hillyard, met with the commission to demonstrate floor polishing equipment available at a discount. No decision to purchase has been made. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the Feb. 13, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, called

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Courthouse News (continued from page 6 the meeting to order. Wayne Uthe, second district commissioner, was present. David Cox, first district commissioner, arrived at 9 a.m. The commission approved minutes, bills and abatements. Assessor’s Office The assessor has received the 2019 permanent plate list from the State of Missouri. If you have purchased a permanent plated item, it will have been added to your 2019 assessment sheet. If you no longer own the item, please mark if off of your assessment list. If you have built anything or torn anything down, please let the assessor’s office know. Assessor Sally Black and Deputy Assessor Diane McLey completed 32 hours of training last week at Lake of the Ozarks. Q uit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #525 from Robert and Linda Evans to Linda K. Evans; tracts in Grand River Township from Hattie J. Rains to Howard L. Bailey; lot in Jamesport from Johna King to Jerry King; tract in Salem Township from Rhiannon Lynese Riley to Helen L. Kinzie; tract in Salem Township from Helen L.

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Raymond E. Calhoon 19 5 3-2 0 19 Visitation for Raymond Calhoon will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at PolandThompson Funeral Home, Cameron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winston School District Athletic Department. Raymond Eugene “Bo” Calhoon, 65, Winston, died on Feb. 18, 2019. Bo was born on Sept. 30, 1953 in Gallatin to Raymond Earnest and Donna Carol (Toney) Calhoon. Bo was a 1972 graduate of Cameron High School. He was a heavy equipment operator for Herzog. Bo was a member of the Local 101 Heavy Operators Union. On Nov. 4, 1995 Bo married Lee Ann Roach in Cameron. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Lee Ann of the home; two sons, Toney (Rebecca)Calhoon, Cameron, and Chevy-Ray Dylan Calhoon, Winston; one daughter, Cheri Calhoon, Elmwood, IL; three step-children, Rob Watkins, Winston, Corey (Jamy) Watkins, Maysville, and Deanne (Bobby) Caldwell, Winston; mother, Donna Calhoon, Gallatin; two brothers, Ronnie (Kristie) Calhoon, Cameron, and Kelly Calhoon, Gallatin; one sister, Janet Walker, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Mattie E. Y oder 19 47 -2 0 19 Funeral services for Mattie Yoder were held Feb. 16 at the Eli Kauffman residence, Jamesport. Burial followed in North Clear Creek Cemetery, Jamesport, with arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home. Mattie E. (Bontrager) Yoder, 72, Jamesport, died Feb. 13, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Buchanan County, IA, to Enos and Sara Bontrager. On Oct. 27, 1966, she was united in marriage to David A. Yoder at Jamesport. They lived in matrimony for 44 years and six days.

Kinzie and Chris A. Hughs to Leslie S. Hughs as trustee of the Hughs and Kinzie Revocable Trust; tract in Benton Township from Skylar Manion to Cassie Renee Brown; Lake Viking lots #1770 from Viking Valley Association to Jeffrey and Katherine Henderson; Lake Viking lot 3075 from Viking Valley Association to Kayleen Voelker, personal representative of the Estate of Timothy K. Crews. Beneficiary Deeds Lake Viking lot #525 from Linda K. Evans to Chad Robert Evans, Trent Tyler Evans and Christopher Ryan Evans as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tracts in Jefferson Township from Larry and SuEllen McFee to Megan K. McAdams and Jerry W. McFee, each an undivided one-half, as tenants in common, LDPS; tract in Jefferson Township from Corey Weinfurt to Stephanie A. Keltner. Warranty Deeds Lake Viking lot #654 from John and Karen D’Agostino to John and Jolyn Kennedy; tracts in Benton Township from Three-C Farms Inc. to Gregory and Lisa Teel; Lake Viking lot #2691, an undivided one-half interest, from David and Dixie Masters to David and Dixie Masters, trustees of the David

L. Masters and Dixie A. Masters Revocable Living Trust; tract in Jamesport Township from Nail Excavating LLC to Greg Landes and David Landes, an undivided one-half interest each; tract in Liberty Township from Stanley M. Maly to Stanley M. Maly, trustee of the Stanley M. Maly Revocable Trust; tract in Jefferson Township from Garry and Susan McFee to Larry and SuEllen McFee. Sherif f ’ s Deed in Partition Tract in Grand River Township from Ben Becerra, Sheriff of Daviess County to Roger and Cindy Meyers. Trustee’ s Deed Tract in Jefferson Township from Robert and Geraldine Bates as trustees under that certain written trust indenture of Bates Family Trust to Corey Weinfurt. Trustee’ s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Salem Township from Leslie S. Hughs as trustee of the Leslie S. Hughs Living Trust to Leslie S. Hughs as trustee of the Hughs and Kinzie Revocable Trust; lots in Gallatin from Janet Humphrey, trustee of the Janet Grace Humphrey Revocable Trust, to Gene and Loreanna Parker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Yoder, and two daughters, Lydiann Kramer and Clara Mae Kauffman. Mattie is survived by two sons and one daughter: Melvin (Louise), Loganville, WI, Raymond (Lisa), Jamesport, and Sara (Harley), Maysville, AR; 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Bruce Everett Griffin Jr. 19 36-2 0 19 Bruce Everett Griffin Jr., 82, Altamont, passed away Feb. 5, 2019. Bruce was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Corinth, MS. Following high school, Bruce joined the Army and served from 1956 to 1958. Following his time in the service, Bruce moved to Chicago and specialized as an electrical engineer at Autoquip Corporation, where he met and married Ethel L. Pearce in 1966. Bruce and Ethel spent 29 years together before her death. Bruce was an avid golfer and an

amazing artist. He also traveled extensively. He is preceded in death by his wife, and his son, Richard Allen Griffin. Bruce is survived by his son, Robert and his wife Jayne Griffin of Maricopa, AZ; his sister, Sandra South of Jasper, AL; two nieces and one nephew, his daughter-in-law, his sisterin-law, and his special partner with whom he spent 22 years in life, Naomi Johnson of Altamont. Bruce also leaves behind seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was conducted in Bruce’s honor on Feb. 9, 2019, at Lake Viking Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Bruce’s memory be made to “House of Liberty for All Nations,” 20987 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Arizona 85139. Mary Pierson 19 2 1-2 0 19 Funeral services for Mary Pierson will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at PolandThompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Visitation is 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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NO TICE O F TRU STEE’ S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Dana L Maxwell, dated July 27, 2015, and recorded on July 29, 2015, c en in a a e in e Office f e Recorder of Deeds, Daviess County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 1, 2019, at 12:45 PM, at the Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, Gallatin, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Eight (8), of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Missouri, together with all the improvements situated thereon EX CEPT part of Lots 8 and 9, Block 8, of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Daviess County Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Block 8, thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of said Lot 7, and part of Lot 8, said Block 8, 90.72 feet, to the true point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along part of the South line of said Lots 8 and 9, 85.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West 129.98 feet, to a point on the North line of said Lot 9; thence North 88 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds East along part of the North line of said Lots 8 and 9, 85.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 52 feet 08 seconds East 129.96 feet, to the true point of beginning, and also EX CEPT all of Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Block 8, of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 7, thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of said Lot 7 and 8, 90.72 feet; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West 129.96 feet to a point on the North line of said Lot 8; thence North 88 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds East along the North line of said Lots 8 and 7, 90.71 feet, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 7; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 23 seconds East along the East line of said Lot 7, 129.93 feet to the point of beginning MORE CORRECTLY DESCRI BED AS All of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Eight (8), of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Missouri, together with all the improvements situated thereon EX CEPT part of Lots 8 and 9, Block 8, of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Daviess County Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Block 8, thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of said Lot 7, and part of Lot 8, said Block 8, 90.72 feet, to the true point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along part of the South line of said Lots 8 and 9, 85.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West 129.98 feet, to a point on the North line of said Lot 9; thence North 88 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds East along part of the North line of said Lots 8 and 9, 85.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds East 129.96 feet, to the true point of beginning, and also EX CEPT all of Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Block 8, of Alexander’s Addition to the City of Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 7, thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of said Lot 7 and 8, 90.72 feet; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West 129.96 feet to a point on the North line of said Lot 8; thence North 88 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds East along the North line of said Lots 8 and 7, 90.71 feet, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 7; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 23 seconds East along the East line of said Lot 7, 129.93 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 405 E Tuggle St, Gallatin, MO, 64640 subj ect to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: February 6, 2019. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NO TICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent j urisdiction. The debt collector i a e in c llec a e an an inf r a i n aine ill e e f r a r e a efile No. 217150-894146).

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Girls First Team *Kelsey Maxwell ....... Sr. ....... Gallatin *Cady Pauley ..............Fr. ............Milan *Payton Goodin .......... Sr. ..... Princeton *Ainsley Tolson .......... Sr. ........ Trenton Mykah Hurley ............. Sr. ........ Trenton Maci Moore ............... So. ........ Trenton Girls Second Team Karley Salmon .......... Sr. ....... Gallatin Cat Whiteman ............ Sr. ......Maysville Mary Copeland ............Fr. ............. Polo Jaelyn Steeby ............ Sr. ..... Princeton Claire Tipton ...............Fr. ..Putnam Co. Salem Croy ................ Sr. ........ Trenton Girls Honorable Mention Tahli Gray ...................Jr. ............Milan Lacie Lewis .................Jr. ..... Princeton Karsyn Bennett .......... Sr. .. S. Harrison Sidney Lynch ............. Sr. ........ Trenton Boys First Team *Tristen Gibson .........Jr. ....... Gallatin *Ryan Dabney .............Jr. ............Milan *Hunter Shaw ..............Jr. ............Milan *Kaden Seaton ........... Sr. ..Putnam Co. *Cody Weller .............. Sr. .. S. Harrison Preston Thomas ..........Jr. ..... Princeton Boys Second Team Zane Smith................. Sr. ......Maysville Dominic Dabney ......... So. ............Milan Jared Robison ............ Sr. ............. Polo Joe Beaver ..................Jr. ............. Polo Logan Dunkin ............. Sr. ..... Princeton Max McNabb .............. Sr. ........ Trenton Dylan Harris ............... Sr. ........ Trenton Boys Honorable Mention Landon Corwin ..........Jr. ....... Gallatin Aaron Crawford .......... Sr. ......Maysville Eddie Gonzalez ...........Jr. ............Milan Taylor Tilden .............. Sr. ..Putnam Co. Dylan Ward ................ Sr. .. S. Harrison Girls GRC Standings Trenton .........................................8-0 Milan .........................................5-2 Princeton.........................................5-2 Maysville .........................................4-3 Gallatin .........................................4-3 Putnam Co. .....................................2-5 Polo .........................................1-6 S. Harrison ......................................0-7 Boys GRC Standings Milan .........................................7-0 Gallatin .........................................4-3 S. Harrison ......................................4-3 Princeton.........................................4-3 Trenton .........................................3-4 Putnam Co. .....................................2-5 Maysville .........................................2-5 Polo .........................................2-5

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Lady Bulldogs win opener; now scheduled to play Thursday The final rally during Monday night’s Class 2, District 16 opener for Gallatin belonged to the Lady Bulldogs. Gallatin’s girls jumped out to a sizable lead in the first quarter but saw it evaporate in the second quarter. Maysville’s girls led by as many as 4 points in the third period but Gallatin stormed back to claim a 3-point victory, 42-39. Maysville scored the game’s opening salvo but Gallatin ripped off 16 unanswered points to lead, 16-2, at the end of the opening period. Kelsey Maxwell, Caragan Baker, Karley Salmon and Claire Hemry combined to lead early scoring for the Lady Bulldogs. Addison Burns hit a shot early in the second quarter to up the GHS lead to 16 but the Lady

Class 1 District Basketball Results District 13 Girls at Braymer Wellington 77, Breckenridge 31 Braymer 50, Orrick 24 Norborne 81, Southwest 15 Hardin 58, Winston 29 District 13 Boys at Braymer Winston 64, Breckenridge 1 Orrick 47, Braymer 28 Southwest 72, Hardin 18 Wellington 64, Norborne 25 District 14 Girls at N. Harrison Worth Co. 58, Gilman City 15 Tri-County 66, Pattonsburg 54 Mercer 62, Ridgeway 39 Albany 37, North Harrison 28 District 14 Boys at N. Harrison Mercer 80, Tri-County 32 Worth County 64, Albany 44 Pattonsburg 65, Gilman City 18 N. Harrison 57, Ridgeway 41

Wolverines closed the gap to 2219 by the end of the half. A 7-2 run gave the Lady Wolverines a 28-24 cushion with under 2 minutes left in the third quarter. A pair of Maxwell free throws put the Lady Bulldogs back in front early in the fourth. Baker’s 2 free throws at the 2:32 mark gave Gallatin a 38-32 lead. Maysville scored the game’s final 5 points but a last bucket at the buzzer wasn’t enough. Maxwell scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebound for the Lady Bulldogs. Salmon, who is 3 points away from topping 1,000 for her career, finished with 11 points and 5 boards. Baker rang up 8 points and 6 rebounds. Burns finished with 7 points and 8 boards. Gallatin, 15-8, will face topseeded Tarkio, 23-2, tomorrow (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. at MidBuchanan High School. This game was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will face either Mid-Buchanan or Hamilton in Friday’s 6 p.m. championship.

Tarkio erases deficit to get past Gallatin in district play, 56-40 Gallatin’s sixth seeded boys stunned Tarkio-East Atchison with a 10-0 spurt to start Tuesday’s first round game of the Class 1, District 16 Tournament, but the third seeded Wolves would have the last word. Tarkio picked up its 22nd win of the season on Tuesday, de(continued on Page 15)

GRC post season honors to 4 Bulldogs Gallatin landed 4 players this week on Grand River Conference East Division all-star teams. They are, from left, Tristen Gibson, Karley Salmon, Kelsey Maxwell and Landon Corwin.

Stanberry sweeps Gallatin in GRC interdivision basketball Gallatin varsity basketball teams came home from a long trip to Stanberry with a pair of losses in their final regular season action. The GHS Lady Bulldogs fell, 67-25, to the GRC West Division champion Lady Bulldogs while the GHS boys dropped a 58-49 decision in the nightcap. An aggressive and efficient Stanberry squad jumped out to a 27-8 lead in the girls’ contest and cruised with a running clock. Gallatin struggled from the field, shooting 28% on only 10 field goal attempts and combining for just 4 offensive rebounds across 4 quarters. Karley Salmon led the Lady Bulldogs with 8 points, followed by Claire Hemry 5, Kelsey Max-

well 4, Madalyn Shubert 4, Addison Burns 3 and Caragan Baker 1. Gallatin’s boys lost touch in the final 10½ minutes after trailing by a single point, 30-29, following a Johnny Stout basket. Stanberry went on a 9-2 run to end the third quarter and led by as many as 14 points with 3:04 to play in the game. Stout canned three treys and led Gallatin with 11 points. Tristen Gibson chipped in 10 points with a pair of 3-pointers. Riley Holmes and Dylan Burns each contributed 8 points. Landon Corwin scored 6 points and pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds. JJ Waters and Brinley Vandiver added 4 and 2 points, respectively for the Bulldogs.

All-GRC West Basketball First Team Girls *Gabby Newman ........ So. ......... Albany *Jasmine Taylor ..........Jr. .......Braymer *Jenny Copple............ Sr. .....N Andrew *Lily Osborn ............... Sr. .....Stanberry *Madi Sager ............... Sr. .....Stanberry *Anna Gladstone .........Jr. .... Worth Co. *Regan Allee ...............Jr. .... Worth Co. Girls Second Team Madeline Saunders ......... So. ...... King City Emily Cole .................. Sr. .....N Andrew Weatherby Bailey ..... Fr. ... Pattonsburg Jacqi Carlson ..............Jr. ...StJ. Christian Peyton Gage .............. Sr. .....Stanberry Kristen New.................Jr. .... Worth Co. Girls Honorable Mention Dallas Hall .................. So. .......Braymer Victoria Washburn ...... So. ...... King City Alaina Officer ............. So. .....N Andrew Sydney Mattson ..........Jr. .....Stanberry Jessie Badell ...............Jr. .... Worth Co. Kaylee McElvain .........Jr. .... Worth Co. First Team Boys *Kaeden Hutchinson ........ So. ......... Albany *Collin Breckenridge ........ Sr. ...... King City *Levi Linville ............... So. .....N Andrew *Tanner McDaniel ...... So. .....N Andrew *Collin Sager .............. So. .....Stanberry *Caleb Parman ........... Sr. .... Worth Co. Boys Second Team Keaton O’Dell ............. Sr. .......Braymer Orlo Simmons ............ Sr. .....N Andrew Trevor Ireland ........... Sr. ... Pattonsburg Cameron Jones ........ So.... Pattonsburg Carson Bowman..........Fr. ...StJ. Christian Cole Durbin ................ Sr. .....Stanberry Boys Honorable Mention Carson Wilson............ Sr. ......... Albany Hunter Huessner ........ Sr. .......Braymer Zach Poling ................ Sr. ...... King City Jaden Baker ................Jr. .....N Andrew Connor Ireland ......... Sr. ... Pattonsburg Carter Crone ..............Jr. ... Pattonsburg Quincy James ............ So. .. St.J. Christian Jacob New ................. Sr. .... Worth Co. Girls GRC Standings Stanberry ........................................6-1 Worth County ..................................6-1 North Andrew ..................................6-1 Albany .........................................4-3 Braymer .........................................3-4 Pattonsburg ...................................1-6 King City .........................................1-6 StJ. Christian...................................1-6 Boys GRC Standings North Andrew ..................................7-0 Pattonsburg ...................................6-1 Worth County ..................................5-2 King City .........................................3-4 Stanberry ........................................3-4 StJ. Christian...................................2-5 Braymer .........................................1-6 Albany .........................................1-6

Gallatin FBLA brings home 100 medals! Gallatin’ district results were reported in last week’s edition. The 2019 Gallatin FBLA District Medalists are as follows — Front: Savannah Riley, Macie McNeely, Maddi Michael, Addison Burns, Zoe Bradford, Addi Stanley, Karley Salmon, Essie Williamson, Kelsey Maxwell, Sarabeth Michael; 2nd Row: Johnna Tadlock, Libby Wilson, Tristan Hamilton, Sarah Morrison, Alli Baker, Jenna Rains, Caragan Baker, Drayton Harris, Madalyn Shubert, Riley Holmes, Jordan Donovan; 3rd Row: Faith Warner, Katelinn Lowe, Cindy Hacking, Karina Hacking, Brianna Filley, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody, Annie Nelson, Graydee Rains, Morgan McBroom; 4th Row: Veronica Campbell, Ceirra Redman, Bethany Bailey, Dylan Burns, McKay Marble, Jacob Wilson, Johnny Stout, Landon Corwin, Rodell Sperry; 5th Row: Morgan Glidewell, Carli Beck, Taylor Morrison, Claire Hemry, Justice Fry, Mic Warner, Adrian Hernandez, Aidan Adkison, Brinley Vandiver; Back: Andon Allen, TaytonTerry, and Calvin Grady. Not Pictured: John Gibson, Owen Schweizer, Jonathan Carder, Haven Gibson, Ally Johnson and McKinley Waters. [Submitted photo]

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Gallatin wrestlers sixth in state (continued from page 1) Drayton Harris, 6th place, 170 pounds

Tom Crouse, 5th place, 160 pounds

Ayden Wayne, 6th place, 126 pounds

Ross Critten, 3rd place, 120 pounds

4-1 record included a 5-0 win against Seneca’s Clayton Swalley and 6-0 third place victory over Richmond’s Logan Claypole. Critten finished his junior season 41-5. Allen lost to Knob Noster’s Sam Wilhelm on the front and back ends of the tournament but pulled out a 5-2 decision over Rock Port’s Ethan Wood for his medal. Allen’s freshman season ended at 37-7. Crouse made it to the quarterfinal round before losing to eventual runnerup Chase Brock of Whitfield. The Bulldog junior won 3 of his last 4 matches, including a 2-0 decision over Plattsburg’s Klayton Kennedy for a medal. He finished 39-11 on the season. Wayne finished 3-3 in the 126-pound class, including a 10-8 decision over Maysville’s Brendan Bertoncinco that put him in the medal round. Wayne’s showing also included losses of 9-2 and 2-0 to Wyatt Cooley of Father Tolton Regional Catholic. The Bulldog senior finished 33-10. Harris’s tournament included some tough losses by decision. He won his first match, 8-0, but dropped his quarterfinal bout to Whitfield’s Zachary Russell, 6-4 in sudden victory. Harris knocked off his next opponent, 3-2, to assure himself a medal.

A 5-4 ultimate tie-break loss to Paul, who wound up sixth in Lawson’s Dalton Cook, and 8-7 state. Schweizer claimed a 23-8 loss to Kyler Griep of Blair Oaks record in his final season. in the fifth place match, rounded Jacob Maize also competed out a grueling day for the GHS for the Bulldogs at state in the junior, who finished his junior 145-pound weight class. The season 45-4. Bulldog sophomore wound up Rodell Sperry, who finished 27-21 in his second season. his freshman season 39-12, With 92 points, Gallatin finwrestled well in the 132-pound ished an all-time best sixth place class but came up short in his in Class 1. Whitfield piled up 192 medal quest. He pinned Berke- points, 66 better than second ley’s Jynelle Evans in the open- place Seneca, to win its fourth ing round but lost a hard-fought straight team title and sixth in 12-9 decision to Knob Noster’s the last 8 seasons. Connor Johnston in the quarter[Photos by Macon Schweizer finals. Sperry defeated Higgins- and Dennis Cox] ville’s Joey Livigne, 6-4, in a wrestleback but fell out of the tournament one win short of a medal when he lost, 5-4, in the final second to Lathrop’s Andrew Beane. Senior Owen Schweizer dropped his opening match in the 152-pound class to eventual state champion Kolby Estes of Warsaw, defeated Brentwood’s Cody Hughes in the first wrestleback round but was eliminated in the next round by Lathrop’s Tyler Andon Allen, 5th place, 106 pounds

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Pattonsburg FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Todd Wiedmaier, Shaila Cramer, Blake Hulett, Logan Pankau, Clark Adler, Jimmie Nalle, Cooper Teel, Makelle Hobson, Soﬁa Nunn; second row: Zach Moore, Dillon Turner, Madison Hulett, Brittani Adams, Hannah McDaniel, Shelby Snider, Brynn Teel, Miles Huff; third row: Quincy Crone, Weatherby Bailey, Jillian Plymell, Zachary Hobson, Jaden Gannan, Kayleigh Pankau, Patrick Cowley, Cody Crabtree; fourth row: Grace Warner, Ryelin Hulet, Kirsten Slessman, Kadence Johnson, Connor McCartney, Dylan McCrary, Cameron Jones, Dakota Eaton, Sean Dinwiddie; ﬁfth row: Wiley Butler, Corbin Mattox-Rice, Connor Ireland, Carter Crone, Dillon Gannan, Caeleb Sutton, Zane Reed, Kaden DeJong

Winston FFA Chapter First row, left to right: Karley Roe, Hannah Hullinger, Shelby Mason, Holly Caldwell, Reagan Harrison, Amy Caldwell; second row: Connor Christensen, Tyler Turner, Kyler Trimble, Thomas Kile, Login Goll; third row: Mrs. Martin, Kylie Roe, Heaven Waln, Jordyn Inman, Madisyn Beaty, Tanleigh Sheetz; Fourth Row: Jacob Uthe, Asher Vaughn, Tyler Muessig, Dalton Eaton, Sam Uthe, Keith Webb

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Gallatin FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Bethany Bailey, Gloria Hernandez, Tayton Terry, Addison Burns, Graydee Rains, Jacob Wilson, Jessica Hart, Macie McNeely; second row: Ron Alden, Carli Beck, Caragan Baker, Jenna Rains, Hayden Jump s, Amy Holder; third row: Owen Schweizer, Savannah Riley, Libby Endicott, Jacon Maize, Tom Crouse, Madalyn Sherbert, Tristan Hamilton, Riley Dutro; fourth row: Libby Wilson, Rodell Sp erry, Hailey Holcomb, Olivia Woody, Kylie Stagner, Cloey Waterbury, Taylor Hoo er; ďŹ fth row: Amelie Dutro, Silas Giles, Justice ry, Draygen Schwei er, eronica Campbell Not pictured: Johnna Tadlock, Riley Holmes, Drayton Harris, Klayton Lynch, McKinley Waters, Gage Wright, Allen Dutro, Carlie Hogan, Maddison Michael, Carson Lang, Haven Gibson, Dakota Logston, Alli Baker, Anne Nelson, Ross Critten, Morgan Glidewell and Morgan McBroom

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Gallatin First Christian Pastor Ryan Beenken continued a series on 1 Peter with his message “Peter’s Advice on Living for God,” 1 Peter 4:1-11. Sunday messages are archived and available for listening at https://christianchurchgallatinmo.sermon.net. Graydee Rains is congratulated on his Class 1 Missouri State Wrestling Championship. A new prayer request is for health concerns of Ron Wilson. Another archery class began during Sunday School hour for ages 7 and up, taught by Scott Widner. FCC provided the worship service at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in the afternoon. Youth groups met Sunday evening with a spaghetti supper provided by Pam McNeel. The Fellowship of Christian Adult Singles (FOCAS) group will have a Game Night at 5 p.m. on Feb. 23. Bring a snack and your own beverage. CWF will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 26. There will be a special congregational meeting immediately following the 8:20 a.m. service on March 10. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the recommendation of a prospective new pastor and a candidate for the new position of children’s minister for ages 0 through fourth grade. The Lighthouse Learning Center rummage sale will be held March 27-30. Volunteers are needed that week starting after church on March 24 to set up and work the sale. Please contact LLC Director Becky Butler at 663-9618 if you would like to help. Lake V iking “Just a glimpse of Heaven” was the title of Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon from II Corinthians 12:1-11. The special music was provided by “The Toneys.” They sang two songs and Kim Clevenger sang a song as well. The youth group spaghetti dinner and auction was a tremendous success last week. Even with the weather there was a good turnout. The youth group appreciated the support. All of the money brought in by this fundraiser will be used by the youth group to pay for their activities throughout the year. The

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prior to the service. Burial will be in Cameron Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidder United Methodist Church. Mary Juanita Pierson, 97, Cameron, died on Feb. 17, 2019. Mary was born on April 28, 1921, in Cameron. She attended school at Lone Cottage for three years and was a 1939 graduate of Cameron High School. Mary was an active member of the Kidder United Methodist Church and past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. On July 22, 1941, she married Melvin O. Pierson in Cameron. They lived and worked on a farm near Plattsburg for six years. In 1947, they bought the farm and moved north of Cameron. They lived their remaining years there, with Melvin passing away in 1997. Mary continued to live there. She was a proud farm wife, who worked alongside Melvin in their farm endeavors. Survivors include two sons, Garry (Phyllis) Pierson, Cameron, and Major General Retired Wayne (Margaret) Pierson, Maryville; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

youth group meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The Adult Bible Study Group will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and worship service begins at 10 a.m. Friends in Christ Kim Brammer opened the service, and Peggy Earnst led in prayer. The praise song was “More Than Anything.” The message was “I Said This, You Heard That” by Clay Scroggins of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA, based on Ephesians 4:29. The service concluded with The Lord’s Prayer. Small group time followed the message. Gallatin First Bap tist Bro. Wood Marshall opened the service with announcements. Eric Kloepping led intercessory prayer time. Lacey Henry sang a beautiful song for special music. Scott Earnst brought the message from Colossians 1:15-20 on the Supremacy of Christ. Sunday evening, the monthly Church in Conference was held with other meetings. On Tuesday evenings the men’s and women’s Bible Study groups meet at 6:30 p.m. On Wednes-

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CH A P T E R S I X R ail s A cross th e R iv er “ A maz ing ,” B ecky said. “ W hat did you do after the war? ” M r. E ads swept his arm toward the bridgework behind them. “After the fighting ended, it became clear that railroads were the key to mov ing beyond communities hug g ing riv erbanks. T he city of C hicag o has always been a riv al to S t. L ouis in their race to reg ional importance. C hicag o g ained an early head- start in bridg ing the M ississippi by rail to connect to the W est and its emerg ing markets.” “So your bridge won’t be the first one to cross the M ississippi? ” “ T hat honor will not be mine. T hey drov e the g olden spike to mark the completion of the T ranscontinental R ailroad from coast to coast four years ago, and the first bridge crossed the M ississippi R iv er in 1 8 5 6 . B ut this S t. L ouis and I llinois bridge will be the first connecting St. Louis to the East. The railroad is the future of A merica, and I don’ t want our fair city to be left in the backwaters.” “ M r. E ads created an innov ativ e desig n to compete for the rig ht to build the bridg e,” L aura said. “ T ut- tut, I had little choice,” E ads chuckled. “ T he steamship companies lobbied for such dire restrictions that one could only ov ercome them with new and superior ideas.” “ W hat kind of restrictions? ” B ecky asked. “ W ell, let’ s see. I t couldn’ t be made of wood; the lowest part of the superstructure had to be at least fifty feet above the water; it couldn’ t be a drawbridg e or a suspension bridg e; it had to carry both rail and vehicular traffic and had to have one span of at least 5 0 0 feet or two spans of at least 2 5 0 feet.” “ A nd you met all of those conditions? ” “ E x ceeded them, dear g irl. T his bridg e will hav e three spans, each one long er than 5 0 0 feet. W e are eig hty- eig ht feet abov e the water, and the superstructure is comprised mainly of steel. Each of these are firsts in history; and when compete, it shall be the long est arch bridg e in the world.”

I t sounds as if your wonderful ideas hav e made this project easy,” B ecky said. “Easy!” Mr. Eads scoffed. “I should think not. I have underg one v ile criticism from so- called ex perts, predicting that the bridg e would fall down, that the technolog y was unworkable. Fools, all of them.” “ W asn’ t there a protest recently from the steamship industry that almost stopped the project? ” L aura asked. “Oh, yes, that,” Eads huffed. “They claimed that the bridge was a menace to nav ig ation and insisted that we build a canal on the I llinois side so they could av oid the bridg e completely. R idiculous, as they intended it to be, but they g ot the A rmy C orps of E ng ineers to ag ree with them.” “ W hat did you do? ” B ecky asked. “ I reached out to my friend U lysses S . G rant, the former general who benefited so much from my ironclads during the war. G rant is now P resident of these U nited S tates. H e simply ordered the C orps to drop their support of the canal and let the bridg e construction mov e forward.”

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Board Recognition Week. The administrative staff presented their reports. The last day of school will be on Friday, May 24. Conrad & Higgins, LLC, was approved for a three-year contract for the school district’s annual audit. A contract was approved for three years with Heartland Business for Information Technology Services. The 2019-2020 School Calendar was presented with Aug. 21 as the start date and May 15 as the end date. Dr. Copple discussed the results of the 2017-2018 Annual Performance Report with the results of 96.8%. The board entered into

closed session for discussing personnel. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Feb. 13 meeting of the Gallatin R-5 School Board. Present were Tim Bradford, Pam Critten, Jeffrey Donovan, Bill Irby, Trent Dowell, Amy Heldenbrand. Brice Terry was absent. Dr. Copple, Principal Collins, Principal Burke, and Board Secretary Corwin were in attendance. Staff present were Joyce Cox, Shonna Morrison and Shannon McBroom. Guests in attendance were Martin Sweatman, Ethan Williams and Barry Bartlett. The next board meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019.

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The Gary Elbert family made a generous memorial donation to the Gallatin R-5 School Backpack Buddies Program. This program is r i e ec n ar e ni an an i financiall supported through community donations. The Gallatin FBLA Chapter collects the donations and carries out the labor of the program. The Backpack Buddies Program supports over 65 children in the Gallatin R-5 School District that struggle with food insecurity. Shown above are Kelly Simmons, Patty Elbert, Essie Williamson, FBLA Chapter President, Barb Holcomb, FBLA Chapter Adviser, and Joyce Cox, Gallatin R-V School Counselor. [Submitted photo]

Tarkio over Bulldogs (continued from page 8) feating Gallatin, 56-40, and ending the Bulldog season at 10-12. The Bulldogs led all the way up to the 6:49 mark of the third quarter but the Wolves fired up their offense to finish the game on a 30-15 surge. Dylan Burns, Aidan Adkison and Tristen Gibson provided the firepower for the Bulldogs in the early going. Adkison buried a pair of treys that helped stake his team to a double digit lead. Tarkio rattled off 9 of the next 12

S i x L ady Bulldogs rece i ve A ca dem i c A ll- S tate Six members of the Gallatin Lady Bulldog softball team have received Academic AllState honors for 2018. They are, from left, Maddi Michael, Zoe Bradford, Essie Williamson, Madalyn Shubert, Caragan Baker and Bethany Bailey. Online photos at www. NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

Missouri begins tough stretch with road loss By Benj amin Herrold Missouri lost another game on Saturday, falling 75-65 at Ole Miss. It kicked off a tough fourgame stretch for the Tigers (1212, 3-9 in SEC play through Sunday) as the season makes its way into the home stretch. Missouri showed a lot of grit and kept battling hard in this game, repeatedly trimming the lead in the second half, only to have Ole Miss (18-7, 8-4 in SEC) pull away. The Rebels finally put the game away in the last couple of minutes. A college basketball season can become a slog of games as things progress, but this one was pretty illustrative of Missouri’s season as a whole. If you only saw this game, you’d have a pretty good idea of what the Tigers are this year. Missouri leaned on its strength, making three pointers, connecting on 8 of their 17 attempts (47.1 percent). But they also committed a ghastly 25 turnovers, making the comeback nearly impossible. And in the end, they lost a conference game by double digits, which has been the case in 7 of Missouri’s 9 SEC losses through the weekend, with another loss coming by nine points. Jordan Geist used his grand arsenal of head fakes and craftiness to score 23 points, and talented freshman guard Xavier Pinson had 11 points (on just five field goal attempts), 9 rebounds and 3 assists. The encouraging

signs from freshmen Pinson, Javon Pickett and Torrence Watson have been one of the highlights of this season, hope that coach Cuonzo Martin and the Tigers will be playing bigger games next year. Missouri began the week tied for 11th in the SEC, needing a late surge to avoid having to play on “Play-in game night,” the dreary opening round of the SEC Tournament featuring the conference’s worst teams. A top-10 finish would also qualify Missouri for the Big 12-SEC challenge each of the next two seasons, which would be fun for the fans and the players. According to the efficiency ratings of college basketball analyst Ken Pomeroy, Missouri has the 12th best offense in the 14-team SEC, and the 11th best defense in the conference, so the Tigers will need all-around improvement as they rebuild for next year. As for this season, on Saturday Missouri travels to Florida (3 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU, check listings). The Gators (14-11, 6-6 in SEC had a big win at Alabama last Saturday, but their season has been a bit of a disappointment so far. But Florida is still good enough to provide a tough test for the Tigers, especially in their arena. Senior KeVaughn Allen leads the Gators in scoring, and freshman guards Andrew Nembhard and Noah Locke are

good young players. Freshman forward Keyontae Johnson and senior center Kevarrius Hayes get after rebounds well. Missouri will need to play their best game to pull the upset in this one, but even if it looks like another loss, it’s still a chance for the Tigers to compete hard and for the young players to get more experience in a tough road environment. ****** There is no right way to do the wrong thing.

points to get back into contention. Burns, Adkison, Gibson, Landon Corwin and JJ Waters combined to keep Gallatin in the lead at the break, 21-18. A 3-pointer by Gibson midway through the third quarter produced Gallatin’s final lead and represented the only Bulldog scoring until Johnny Stout’s bucket with 3:11 left in the game. Adkison led the Bulldogs with 13 points. Gibson finished with 10 in the season finale.

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Hamilton brewery grows locally, some day may be statewide by T.L. Huffman, staff writer bought it. Through 2013-14, he gutAs a young man, Scott Falke ted and stripped it down to worked breaking horses at the the brick shell and dirt floor. Owen-Good Ranch in Raymore. His brewery was origiHe helped his boss drive around to nally called the Ninja Moose breweries picking up spent grain to Brewery; however, the name feed the livestock. He talked to a lot was changed after he reof beer makers. The seed of an idea ceived a cease and desist to one day start his own brewery from another brewery that was planted. thought the name infringed For a lot of years the notion just trademark (which is not the lay there, fermenting. same as actually infringing); In the meantime, Scott got a nevertheless, he decided not PhD from the University of Kansas to fight Goliath. He changed School of Medicine in 2003. He was the name to Levi Garrison & an associate professor of biology at Sons Brewery. Levi Garrison William Jewell College for the next was Scott’s great-grandfa10 years. ther. His company was Levi Scott served as a major in the Garrison and Sons Sorghum Army Reserve and was called to acCompany in Osceola, MO. tive duty during 2010-2011. Ideas for Scott says his PhD came the brewery came to a head while he in useful in the beer-making was stationed in Afghanistan. process: “There’s a lot about “I’d been thinking I’d open a chemistry and microbiology brewery after I retired, but we dein making beer.” cided to pull the trigger early,” Scott In the beginning, the says. brewery setup was not that Right away, actually. He got home from his stint in the military in 2011, S cott F alke, owner of L evi G arrison and S ons Brewery much different from a home in H amilton, with Jo ey Anthony S amrany, head brewer brewery. Scott started small bought a building in Hamilton, startand S cott’s nephew. T his Ja nuary S cott sold 4 % of the with five-gallon batches and ed work on the building in 2013, and brewery to Jo ey for the sum of “ love and $ 1 .” was brewing beer every day opened the doors to his brewery in twice a day. 2014. Scott has an uncle that lives in HamThe taproom was a popular destinaHe quit his teaching job and now works at the brewery full-time. He still ilton, and that was his original connec- tion for local patrons. “On Friday and Saturday they’d lives in Liberty and makes the 45-min- tion to the town. The quilt stores had ute drive from there to Hamilton every just started to get up and running, but come in and buy me out of beer; we day. His wife Leslie works at the Liberty at that point he didn’t really imagine the were running at full steam,” he says. town bringing in people from all over “We worked through the week to get Hospital. the world. through the weekend.” “My uncle would talk He steadily increased production to me about the popu- and is now making 180-gallon batches. larity of the quilt stores, “The honeymoon is over and we’re but I didn’t put two and old hat now, but they’re still coming in. two together,” he says. We still have a decent foot traffic,” he The building on says. West Bird in Hamilton, Levi Garrison & Sons offers 11 beers affectionately known and one hard cider in-house in the tapas Baby Bell, used to room. house Bell Telephone. Scott says the most popular beer is Customers would go the oatmeal cream stout, followed by there to pay their bill amber, triple and wheat. and it had a switchThe business has grown and he curboard. The building had rently distributes to 29 customers in St. been abandoned about Joe and the Northern suburbs of KanT he process for making beer includes brewing, 30 years when Scott sas City. fermenting and maturing, and packaging.

Making up snow days It’s been a hard winter for area schools. Students may enjoy an occasional break for snow days, but sooner or later they have to make up the missed days. Here’s a look at the rules and circumstances which impact ways for making up snow days. ● Currently, public schools are required to be in session for a minimum of 174 days or 1,044 hours a year. ● Every school day missed must be made up until the seventh day. At that point, one day must be made up for every two days missed until 14 days are missed. After the 14th day, no more days are required to be made up. ● Gallatin R-5 School has missed 10 days so far. So it must make up eight of those days. ● Gallatin has already made up two days: Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day. That leaves six days to go. School will be in session on March 4, which was an in-service day; and April 18 and April 22, which were part of Easter break. The rest of the make-up days will be tagged on to the end of the calendar. “We don’t intend to take away Parent Teacher Conference on March 22 or Good Friday on April 19,” says Dr. Copple. “Students need a break for spring.” If the weather doesn’t cooperate and still more days are missed, those will also be tagged on the end of the school year. Summer school may be pushed back a week and shortened a couple of days. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, a new law changes the requirement to a minimum of 1,044 hours of actual pupil attendance with no minimum number of required school days except for kindergarten pupils who shall be provided a minimum of 522 hours of actual pupil attendance with no minimum number of days. The new law will allow more flexibility for schools. They may choose to add minutes or hours to the school day. “The new law will allow more local district control,” said Dr. Copple.

Polar Plunge at Lake Viking and the fee is $25. Each Pee Wee plunger will receive an official polar hat. With fund-raising of $100 or more, the plunger will receive a fun Polar Plunge prize. In 2018, Polar Plungers raised over $30,000 for Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75 to participate and can earn incentives by reaching fundraising goals. This year’s goal is $35,000, and organizers hope to break the million-dollar mark

While his business has expanded, so has the rest of the town of Hamilton. That is due to the popularity of the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Scott sees customers stopping in to have a beer that have come from across the country and even internationally. “Hamilton has grown to be a cozy little tourist destination,” he says. Scott has no regrets about his decision to quit teaching and start the brewery. “Except that I waited so long to do it,” he says. He adds: “We’re a little family brewery that popped up and we’ve been steadily growing. I’ve put my heart and soul into the business.” He has visions of growing into a statewide business, but doesn’t look to go past the state border. “We’re a Missouri family; it’s a Missouri brewery,” he says. “If we build the thing up, maybe my nephew and grandson will run it one day. It beats a real job.”

S cott making a tank adjustment; six more tanks were added this Ja nuary, increasing production by about four times.

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across the state with 13 events. The easiest way to register is online at www.somo.org/ plunge. Participants may also request paper registration forms from the SOMO area office at prawitz@somo.org. All plunging participants will receive an official Polar Plunge commemorative shirt, bragging rights for freezing your fur off. Concessions of hotdogs, chili dogs, chips, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate will be available for a

free will offering. Polar Plunge sponsors include Barnes Baker Automotive Group, Max Curnow Chevrolet Buick, Smithfield Hog Production, and Lake Viking Association. For more information about the Polar Plunge, please contact Melody Prawitz, at (816) 233-6232 or email prawitz@somo.org. You may also visit Special Olympics at www.somo.org or on Twitter @somissouri; fb.com/ plungemo.

Two new pharmacies to open soon came from one of Gallatin’s oldest businesses – D.H. Davis Drug Company, established in 1855. Davis Drug anchored Gallatin’s business community for over 150 years at its location on the east side of the business square, the building now housing Moon Mullins Family Pool Hall. Davis Drug was owned and operated for five generations by one of the county’s pioneer and foremost families, the descendants of Baalis Davis. Pill Box Pharmacy owner Jim Sears sold his interests to Davis Drug which, at the time, was owned and operated by pharmacist Wayne Culver. In 2007 Mr. Culver continued offering his

services locally by joining Pamida Pharmacy, the predecessor to Shopko Pharmacy. For the past 12 years, Gallatin residents have patronized only one local pharmacy. Legal paperwork and proper designations are important steps for the opening of any new pharmacy. As this edition goes to press, it is not yet known when either new pharmacy will open for business. Speculation as to what will happen to the Shopko building after the store closes on May 5 is just that – speculation. Shopko is the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based retailer which filed for a courtsupervised financial restructur-

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ing under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in January. The Shopko store in Gallatin was one of over 251 Shopko stores located throughout the U.S. which are being 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. Liquidation at the Gallatin store began on Feb. 8. Other stores in Missouri that are closing are at Trenton, Albany, and Carrollton.