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Ashcroft awards technology mini-grant to Daviess County Library for $9,200 Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that Daviess County Library received a Technology Mini-Grant of $9,238. “Libraries offer numerous vital services to their patrons,” Ashcroft said. “In addition to offering a wealth of information, they also provide key business and workforce development services. These grants ensure our libraries have the technology they need to continue offering these invaluable services.” The library will use the grant to replace ﬁve tablets, two desktop computers, two laptop computers, and eight headsets that are outdated and no longer supported by the vendor. Additionally, the library will add one desktop computer, 12 laptop computers. and 12 headsets to

better meet patron and staff expectations. Technology Mini-Grants provide funding for eligible libraries to replace older equipment or purchase new equipment to improve library services. This equipment includes technologyand automation-related equipment, hardware and software, which are used to improve the library’s network infrastructure. The Missouri State Library has approved a total of 106 grant applications for the 2020 ﬁscal year, totaling $781,441 in federal awards that the secretary’s ofﬁce has distributed to libraries throughout Missouri. The grants are funded by the Library Services and Technology Act through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Gallatin man flees, in custody now on sex misconduct charges Vernon James Hawks, 51, Gallatin has been taken into custody on charges of child molestation first degree, two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15 second/subsequent offense, and failure to register as sex offender. The charges were filed on Feb. 26 in Daviess County. A forensic interview was conducted with a 12-year-old juvenile at the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center in Trenton on Feb. 3, according to court documents. The juvenile described three separate incidents with Hawks. Hawks cut off his GPS monitoring device on Jan. 28 and fled the state after learning that law enforcement had been informed. He placed the GPS James Hawks device in the spare tire carrier of a semi. Hawks was taken into custody in the State of California and is currently in the Colorado Department of Corrections. He was convicted of sexual abuse in the first degree in Missouri in 1988. He was convicted of sexual assault of a child under age 15 in Colorado in 1999. Hawks’ probation has been terminated in the state of Missouri and transferred back to Colorado where the board of probation and parole issued a warrant.

McBee Farm construction at business park goes big Facility Manager John Pettit pauses beside the computerized system that controls the grain bins and dryer of McBee Farms by T.L. Huﬀman

Gene Ferrel, construction supervisor, says of his boss, Steven McBee, “When Steve does anything, he goes all out. His philosophy is ‘go big or go home’. I’ve done a lot of in-house construction for him through the years. He obviously knows what he’s doing.” Ferrel and his crew are currently framing ofﬁces in the new-

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est building at the construction site of McBee Farm and Cattle Company in the Industrial Park off Hwy. 6 northwest of Gallatin. The building will house ofﬁces and a warehouse. The ofﬁce space of the building is 60 by 40; then locker rooms with showers; and his and her bathrooms. The rest of the shop measures 240 by 100; it is open and includes a warehouse, a mechanic’s shop,

The annual March for Meals celebration commemorates the historic day in March of 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. Since 2002, community-based Meals on Wheels programs from across the country have joined forces for the annual awareness campaign to celebrate this successful publicprivate partnership and garner the support needed to ﬁll the gap

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More races develop with new filings Additional candidates have filed for office since last week’s report. The primary election is set for Aug. 4, and the general election will be on Nov. 3. Joshua Ty Lisle of Jamesport has filed as a Republican candidate for Daviess County assessor, which sets up a race in the primary between Lisle and Aaron Piburn of Winston, who filed last week. The successful Republican candidate will face incumbent Democrat Sally Black

of Gallatin in the general election. Democrat Greg Houghton of Gallatin filed for Second District Commissioner. His opponent in the general election will be incumbent Wayne Uthe of Winston on the Republican ticket. Incumbent public administrator, Kayla Michael of Gallatin, Republican, also filed for re-election. Additional filings for township committee members set up rac-

Active Aging Resource Center joins month-long March for Meals celebration with communities nationwide The Active Aging Resource Center announced recently that it will be participating in the 18th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home. The Active Aging Resource Center’s celebration will include various activities throughout the month of March, including a community dinner sponsored by the Tri-County FCCLA, sponsorship of meals by Meal Champions, a contest for donations among TriCounty elementary classes, and change collection cans around the county. “The services we provide are a lifeline for seniors in Daviess County,” said Deanna Lewis, Administrator of the Active Aging Resource Center. “Together, we can keep our senior neighbors well-nourished, feeling safer, and more connected to our community as they age. Our mission is to help keep our Daviess County older adults living healthy, independent lives in their own homes and community.”

and a wash bay. A lean-to measuring 25 x 240 will be used for outside storage. The two-story building will also contain meeting rooms and a kitchen. Across from the new ofﬁce building, bulldozers are currently clearing an upper pad for a helicopter hangar, according to Steve McBee. This will be 50 x 70 maintenance and storage area

between the seniors served and those still in need. “The month of March is a ﬁtting time to not only celebrate the successful history of Meals on Wheels, but also bring us together to support a solution that will strengthen communities into the future,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “With 12,000 Americans turning 60 each day, now is the time to invest in these vital programs so that we can provide every senior in need with the nutritious meals, friendly vis-

its, and safety checks that will enable them to live healthier and independent in their own homes.” Anyone can sponsor a day’s worth of meals at the Active Aging Resource Center and be a Meals Champion. Send tax deductible donations to the Active Aging Resource Center, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 64640. For more information on how you can volunteer, contribute, or speak out for the seniors in Daviess County this March, contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828.

es for the Union Township positions. In Union Township Connie Plemons and Daniel Plemons of Gallatin filed on the Constitution party, as well as Democrat Meredith McCann of Gallatin and Republican Joseph M. Griffin of Gallatin. Democrat Dan McCann filed for Union Township last week. Other township committee filings were: Jamesport Township, Republican Doug Michael of Gallatin; Grand River Township, Republican Kayla Michael of Gallatin; Jackson Township, Republican Larry Adams Jr. of Jamesport. The following are filings which were reported in last week’s edition: For Daviess County sheriff, three have filed on the Republican ticket. They are Kyle Cornett of Pattonsburg, Larry Adams of Jamesport, and Tyler Miller of Pattonsburg. Incumbent county commissioner David Cox of Jamesport (First District) filed for re-election on the Republican ticket. Current coroner Jason Smith filed for that office on the Republican side. Lacy Corwin of Gallatin filed (continued on page 3)

Andrew McCrea to speak at Hamilton on March 13th Popular author and nationally syndicated radio announcer Andrew McCrea will be the keynote speaker at the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner on March 13 McCrea is the producer and host of the popular radio show “American Countryside.” The show is broadcast each day on radio stations coast to coast. He has interviewed Emmy and Grammy winners, all-star athletes, Idotarod sled dog mush-

ers, and even the world’s rooster crowing champion. McCrea’s roots are in northwest Missouri. He continues to manage and work on his family’s 3,500-acre farm near Maysville. His blend of humor and real-life strategies for living with purpose makes McCrea a much soughtafter speaker. His leadership programs have been attended by thousands in 49 states, addressing audiences of up to 10,000 people.

“We are fortunate to have Andrew as our featured speaker at our ﬁrst annual awards banquet,” said chamber president Christa Horne. “This promises to be a great evening!” The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held on Friday, March 13, at the Hotel Hamilton Event Center. The $15 tickets can be purchased at American Family Insurance, Twigs, Rust & Dance, or Molly’s Sweet Shoppe.

Andrew McCrea

OPINION

March 4, 2020

What’s in a name?

Odds are you’ve been named …to the dean’s list, to a baseball roster, or some such thing. It’s not always pleasant. You can be named on a subpoena, and eventually, we’ll each be a name on a tombstone. I didn’t know how close we came to celebrating the Super Bowl victory of the “Possum Trot Chiefs” until this past week when the KC Star explained an urban legend about the city’s name. Back in 1831, landowner Gabriel Prudhomme died and a group of investors formed the Town Company of Kansas in 1838. At that time the modern River Market area was practically nothing more than a loading dock on the river for Westport. The investors were anxious to start their own city but hit a snag when it came to choosing a name. “A dry, old speculator” facetiously suggested Rabbitsville or Possum Trot. Even in those times, both of these names were met with silent contempt by most people present. Yet, as legend has it, Kansas City came within one vote of being christened Possum Trot. Somehow, Possum Trot just doesn’t seem as witty as, say, “Tightwad, MO.” Instead, Possum Trot generates a folksy small-city mindset that undoubtedly would have inflamed an inferiority complex that KC sometimes shoulders – perhaps more than even a Super Bowl championship could eclipse. Can a town named Possum Trot be the world champion of anything without a smirk? Can you imagine the late Coach Hank Stram, encouraging his team to keep matriculating on down the field, calling out that famous 65 by Darryl Wilkinson TPT for a touchdown in Super Bowl IV if the acronym instead stood for “65 Toss Possum Trot?” Names matter. This conversation can be of Biblical proportions (i.e. the longest name in the Bible is the Assyrian king Maher-shalalhash-baz found in Isaiah 8:1 … move over, Nebuchadnezzar, king of ancient Babylon). On the other hand, short names cause problems, too (i.e. Johnnie Cash sang about a boy named Sue). So, here’s my point: We looked forward to adding a ninth grandchild to our clan, a happy event which occurred Feb. 21. Most of the hoopla leading up to that special day wasn’t about guessing the gender (not in this modern age) but what name the parents would choose. Our entire family peppered these expecting parents with so many questions that eventually they relented enough to reveal that the name would include the letter “L.” That revelation was such a tease. So, driving the 90 miles back home from a visit to Warrensburg one night, we listed every name we could think of that included an “L,” an effort which tallied a list of well over 150. When we finally played out (about Hamilton’s city limits), we ventured a text sending our list to the expecting parents to ask if we had correctly guessed the right name. Their reply? “Yes.” So, we had to wait along with everyone else until the little bundle of joy arrived. Her name wasn’t the one I expected nor was grandma’s choice even close. We just couldn’t seem to guess what name goes best with the names of her siblings Willa and Sylvia. Although the suspense during the wait seemed intolerable, their choice is perfect: Claire … (from the feminine form of the Latin adjuctive ‘clarus’ meaning bright or clear). But to me, she’s our little Claire — with a head full of hair! Perfect.

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P.S. -- By the way, what’s the longest personal name ever used? Consider this: Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. (a.k.a. Hubert Wolfstern, Hubert B. Wolfe + 988 Sr., Hubert Blaine Wolfe+585 Sr., and Hubert Blaine Wolfe+590 Sr., among others) is the abbreviated name of a typesetter who has held the record for the longest personal name ever used. Now, who says a Google search is just a waste of time?

Reform punitive damages By Dan Hegeman

For years, lawmakers have been working on solutions to not only keep the great businesses we have in our state in Missouri, but also bring more industry. There are several factors involved in making our state more attractive in the eyes of business leaders. We are fortunate to have a good economy right now, which plays a major role in this effort. Another piece of this puzzle is a bit more difficult to attain, but we are closer than we have been since the beginning of this century. The Missouri Legislature has been chipping away at sensible tort reform efforts for a decade. Every year, we make end roads. This week, we moved closer to eliminating a major barrier when the Missouri Senate gave first-round approval to Senate Bill 591, a measure that would modify provisions relating to civil actions, including punitive damages and unlawful merchandising practices.

Punitive damages are punishments, in my opinion, and should only be used when a defendant intentionally harms a plaintiff or acts with deliberate disregard for others’ safety. Reforming the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Practices Act requires litigants to prove unlawful merchandising practices led them into a transaction that resulted in damages. Then, they should be able to calculate the damages to a reasonable degree. When unfair lawsuits happen, I believe it does damage to our judicial system. When the person sued is a business owner, it can potentially mean the end of that business, and those who work there have to find new employment. This leads to the situation we are in now, where potential business owners stay away from Missouri out of fear a lawsuit would devastate them and their employees. I believe SB 591 could help curb this from continuing in our state.

Editor’s note: After a 19-hour overnight filibuster, business friendly changes to punitive damage awards in Missouri and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) passed the Missouri Senate. The Senate began work on SB 575 that dealt with asbestos transparency but Democrats worked to prevent that legislation from passing. SB 575 was withdrawn, allowing the Senate to take up and perfect SB 591 dealing with punitive damages and MMPA issues. As of Feb. 29, the bill awaits a final vote by the Senate and will then move to the House.

Real ID begins this October By State Rep. J. Eggleston

When you go to the license office to get or renew your driver’s license, you may be asked if you want a Real ID. And you may think “As opposed to what? A fake ID?” Real ID is a new standard of driver’s license which originated with the Real ID Act of 2005, a federal law that focused on fraud protection, antiterrorism, and driver license identification card security after the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11. Beginning on Oct. 20, 2020, Missourians will need either a Real ID driver’s license or the common (non-Real ID) driver’s license plus a passport to fly on an airplane or access federal facilities such as military bases, federal courthouses and nuclear power plants. Real ID is not without controversy. To obtain one, you will need to provide more identifying information to the license office than was required for a common driver’s license, and copies of that information will be stored in a government database rather than simply handed back to you. This has caused some to worry about privacy concerns and too much “Big Brother.”

Others have had issues producing the documents to satisfy the license offices, such as older birth certificates that did not have the same copy protection as today’s, or birth certificates issued from U.S. non-states like Washington DC or Guam. Other problems have arisen for women who have multiple name changes through marriages or divorces, and have incomplete documentation proving their name history. According to the Department of Revenue’s website (the department in charge of license offices), to obtain a Real ID you will need one form of identity that includes your full name and date of birth, one document proving lawful status, one document showing your social security number, two documents proving residence, and a document showing any legal name change. The full info can be found at dor.mo.gov/drivers/ real-id-guide. Because some Missourians may see Real ID as problematic, Missourians have the choice of either the Real ID license or the common ID license. Just tell the license office worker which one you want when you renew.

FEMA failed flood families By Congressman Sam Graves

The Flood of 2019 wrecked valuable farmland, flooded family homes that have stood for generations, and left communities scrambling to pick up the pieces. For the folks along the Missouri River who lost their homes, life as they knew it was turned upside down, with almost no warning. Then, in their moment of need, when they looked to the federal government for help, the federal government, specifically FEMA, failed them. Some of these folks were told they qualified for assistance and even received money to begin repairing their homes. Then, FEMA came back and told them that a mistake was made and they didn’t really qualify. In one case, FEMA demanded the money back because a photo of a flood victim standing in their flooded home appeared in the New York Times. The problem? His home had flooded too early and the right floodwater wasn’t the first to destroy his home. Imagine having lost everything, you apply for assistance, following all the rules openly and honestly only to have the rug yanked out from under you, again because of some stupid bureaucratic rules. To add insult to injury, FEMA didn’t just ask for the money back, which was already spent in many cases, they used the iron fist of the law to ensure compliance. They’ll garnish paychecks and social security payments,

make threats, and turn the debt over to collection agencies that harangue and harass disaster victims. It’s sickening. That’s why I introduced the “Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act” this week to put a stop to this egregious practice. If FEMA makes a mistake in granting assistance and there is no fraud involved, there is no reason for them to spend a bunch of time and money trying to claw that assistance back. The fact is, it’s pocket change to the federal government, but it’s life-changing to disaster victims, especially those who have lost their homes. If the money was used for disaster recovery, which is what Congress appropriated it for, and there’s no fraud, FEMA needs to move on. The bill also ensures that FEMA is reporting to Congress

on the number of mistakes they make in individual assistance award determinations. Additionally, it requires them to put a plan in place to minimize the number of mistakes they make. I’m proud to report that this bill was passed out of the Transportation Committee this week and will go before the full House for a vote. We don’t often think too much about FEMA in our daily lives, but when disaster strikes, it’s often the only place folks have left to turn. We expect FEMA to help folks back onto their feet, to help our communities recover, and help families piece their lives back together, not attack disaster victims for mistakes that FEMA makes. If FEMA makes a mistake, they should be paying for it, not demanding that the victims cover for them.

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The construction crew at the McBee Farm includes Justin Hardy, Steven Ferrel, Mathew Limback and Gene Ferrel.

Lower left: Mike Hillyard ﬁlls in as manager when John Pettit is not there; otherwise, he’s a truck driver. Overhead computer screens provide information about the grain bins and the truckers.

McBee Farm construction in business park going up fast and will be managed by Steve’s brother, James McBee. James has been in the military for 33 years involved with Chinook helicopters. James has done three one-year tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a certiﬁed trainer for the military. James will be the chief mechanic. A pilot will

Candidates (continued from page 1) as a Democrat for collector/treasurer. Filing for election as township committee members are the following: Salem Township, Republican David Holcomb of Coffey; Salem Township, Republican Ronetta Burton of Pattonsburg; Jefferson Township, Republican Wayne Uthe of Winston; Marion Township, Republican Kyle Cornett of Pattonsburg. Candidate ﬁling is open through March 31 at the county clerk’s ofﬁce in the courthouse.

be hired to ﬂy the helicopter to spray fungicide and insecticide. Another area is being cleared along the southeast side. This will be for an 80 x 100 truck wash and seed treatment facility. The north side of the building on that pad will be the truck wash measuring 30 x 100 and the south side will be a 50 x 100 seed treatment facility. The rest of the pad will be for equipment parking. John Pettit is facility manager for the grain bins. The south row of four bins (1-4) are 60-foot bins. The north row of ﬁve bins (7-11) are 48-foot bins. Currently the steel grain bins hold 866,000 bushels. Bins 5 and 6; and bins 12; 13; and 14 will be built in the future. After built, the facility will

hold 1.2 million bushels. A machinery/equipment shed sits north of the grain bins. Between the building and the grain bins is currently room for trucks to park. As the facility expands, the trucks will move to the new equipment pad being built. On the far east side of the grain bins is a row of storage tanks holding nitrogen and fertilizer, fuel, an air/oil DEF truck center, and a dumpster pad. “The drive on scale is computerized and lets us do everything in one shot,” Mr. Pettit says. “The truck drives on and dumps the grain; he doesn’t have to go back around to be weighed again.” Inside the small-scale house everything concerning the bins

is controlled with computers and high-tech devices. A tracking system follows the 12 McBee trucks so that Pettit knows where they are at any given time. He can tell when they are moving and when they are stopped. He knows the name of the driver and can even tell how fast they are going. Computers control the bins. Once the trucker has dumped the grain into the pit, computers test the grain for moisture and foreign material; computers send the grain up the elevator and into the silos; computers run the dryer. The dryer is the biggest the Sukup company makes and there are only a few of its size in the nation. Mr. Pettit calls the conveyor system the “big

leg” to the grain bins and “little leg” to the dryer. Not only can he follow the entire process on the computers and control it with a simple pop up keypad, he can see it in three dimensions. He can print out grain hauler tickets and has a radio system to talk to company trucks as far as north of Princeton. A closet-like room contains all the electrical system, breakers, and transformers. A surveillance system monitors the facility and grounds even when no one is on site. It notiﬁes by text alerts. “It’s a pretty neat system,” Pettit says. “It’s all computerized, all automatic controls. I don’t have to do anything outside except open the bin doors.”

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Dear Editor: Appreciate the Gallatin paper so much. Just thought I might find out more about something from my childhood from you, Tammy, or a reader. I remember a wheat field of 10 acres on our small farm that my father dug a trench around, probably with a hoe, and poured old oil in it to stop the chinch bugs. They could crawl, but not fly, I understand. I wonder why we have to keep penetrating the atmosphere and fill it with so much debris? Is much attention given to oil rights on the land anymore? There was a lot of speculation on oil here at one time. Thank you and all of staff. A reader... Margaret Meseberg, Jameson

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Ashcroft reminds investors to beware con artists looking to profit from fear

Drains, driveways on list for repair

In light of the ongoing developments related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on financial markets, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is reminding investors in Missouri to beware of con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty. “We know con artists are opportunistic and use current events to cloak their schemes with an air of immediacy and legitimacy,” said Ashcroft. “Never make an investment decision without understanding what you are investing in, who you are doing business with, where your money is going, how it will be used, and how you can get it back. Always ask if the salesperson and the security are registered with their securities regulator.” Securities Commissioner David M. Minnick said investors should be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the market downturn and the coronavirus to scare investors into so-called “safer, guaranteed investments.” “If you have concerns about your retirement accounts or investments, talk to your financial professional,” Minnick said. “Avoid making decisions based on panic or fear.” To help investors identify common telltale signs of possible

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of March 2-8: Route P – closed for a culvert replacement 1 mile east of Route K, March 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Route 13 – Driveway culvert replacement northbound from Clay Street to Brook Street, March 6. Work scheduled for earlier in the week: Route 6 – Pothole patching from Route 190 to Route P, March 2; Route 190 – Drainage work southbound from Route B to Granite Avenue, March 3; Route B – Drainage work eastbound at 262nd Street, March 4 Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region.

investment fraud, the Securities Division has provided three questions to ask before making a new investment. Is the investment being offered with a guaranteed high return with little or no risk? All investments carry risk that you may potentially lose some or all your money. Anyone who says their investment offer has no risk is lying. Investment returns aren’t guaranteed. Is there a sense of urgency or limited availability surrounding the investment? If the offer is legitimate, it will be there later. If someone offers you a “can’t miss” investment opportunity and puts you on the spot, don’t be afraid to walk away. Is the person offering the investment, and the investment itself, properly licensed or registered? For the same reasons you wouldn’t go to an unlicensed doctor or dentist, you should avoid unregistered investment salespeople and their products. Ashcroft also encourages investors to contact the securities division with any questions about the investment professional they are working with or the product being offered. Call the Investor Protection Hotline at (800) 7217996 or visit online at www.MissouriProtectsInvestors.com.

Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire in St. Joe Known as the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth, this familyfriendly event is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. The Faire is Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Restoration Natatorium, 117 Francis St., Saint Joseph. This year’s Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire will feature more than 40 technology enthusiasts, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. Many makers claim they have no other place to share what they do. The do-it-yourself projects are often invisible in our community, with most making taking place in shops, garages and on kitchen tables. Donna Gibson, The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire producer, said the creativity and innovation at The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire is an opportunity for youth to learn in a show and tell format. “People should plan to stay the whole day,” Gibson said. “There are so many talented makers that will be in attendance and it is a wonderful way for kids to engage in hands-on learning. In addition to the makers, we have entertainment scheduled every hour that includes music, juggling, magic shows and trivia.” The showcase of invention and creativity has unique exhibits featuring music made from electricity, hands-on chemistry, robotics and a new large inflatable lung exhibit. “The lung exhibit is a new, highly interactive educational experience about

the respiratory system,” Gibson said. “Visitors will step inside the exhibit and learn about the structure, normal lung functions and observe examples of lung trauma and disease.” Gibson said there are a lot of new exhibits this year that are enjoyable for all attendees. “This Faire is for all ages,” Gibson said. “It is a glimpse of the future and a way to get inspired.” Early-bird tickets can be purchased online at bigmuddymmf.eventbrite.com for $5 or at the door on the day of the event for $7.

Time to prune

While pruning is an important tree maintenance tool, improper pruning can create permanent damage or even shorten a tree’s lifespan. Review these pruning tips before making any cuts: •Small cuts are less damaging than large cuts. Pruning young trees to develop a desirable form and structure can save the tree from large, complicated cuts in the future. •Wait to prune young trees until they are established—generally 2-3 years after planting. •Avoid removing more than 25% of the crown, especially on mature trees. •Make pruning cuts just past the branch collar, which is a zone of specialized cells around the base of a branch. These cells divide rapidly to form wound wood over pruning cuts. Cutting flush with the trunk damages and removes these specialized cells, impairing wound closure.

NRCS announces March 30 as cut-off date for assistance The Missouri USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced March 30 as the cut-off date to apply for Fiscal Year 2020 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program - Environmental Quality Incentive Program (RCPPEQIP). EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers and landowners an opportunity to conserve natural resources by making available financial assistance to improve soil, water, air, plants, animals, and related resources. “EQIP allows producers the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to address resource concerns on their land,” Acting State Conservationist Grover DePriest said. Soil Health will be a priority again in Fiscal Year 2020. Along with helping row crop farmers increase organic matter and water-holding capacity, funding will be available for farmers and ranchers to incorporate pasture and hay land practices that improve soil health and resiliency to drought. Funding will also be available to address resource concerns through Agroforestry. The March 30th application deadline also applies to the following initiatives: High Tunnel Initiative - The purpose of the High Tunnel Initiative is to assist producers to extend the growing season for

high value crops in an environmentally safe manner. The practice has the potential to assist producers to address resource concerns by improving plant quality, improving soil quality, and reducing nutrient and pesticide transport. Organic Initiative - The EQIP Organic Initiative assists eligible applicants to install conservation practices on agricultural operations related to organic production such as certified organic producers, producers transitioning to organic production, and certification exempt producers according to the USDA-National Organic Program. On-Farm Energy Initiative - The EQIP On-Farm Energy Initiative assists producers by identifying ways to conserve energy on the farm through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP), also known as an on-farm energy audit; and by providing financial and technical assistance to help the producer implement recommendations and conservation practices identified in the audit plan. Soil Health Cropland Initiative - The Soil Health Cropland Initiative is a state initiative focused on assisting cropland producers address resource concerns associated with soil quality degradation to implement Soil Health Management Systems on their farms. Agroforestry Initiative - The Agroforestry Initiative is a state initiative focused on assisting

farmers addressing resource concerns with Agroforestry practices. Agroforestry practices include: Tree/Shrub Establishment, Alley Cropping, Windbreak/Shelterbelt, Silvopasture Establishment, Riparian Forest Buffer and more. RCPP-EQIP Improving Working Lands for Monarch Butterflies – In partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Federation The project area for FY 20 is Worth, Gentry, Clinton, Harrison, Daviess, Caldwell, Ray, Mercer, Grundy, Livingston, and Carroll counties. NRCS accepts applications for all its programs on a continuous basis, but application must be filed for these programs by March 30, 2020 to be eligible for the next round of funding. Farmers can submit applications as local NRCS offices. NRCS also offers free technical assistance to all Missouri residents. For more information about NRCS programs and assistance, visit the www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov or contact the NRCS service office serving your county.

Chase Morrison graduates MU The University of Missouri fall semester 2019 graduation list includes Chase Terry Morrison of Gallatin. Chase received a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management. In December 2019, 1,746 students received degrees at MU.

March 4, 2020

Birthday card shower for Sarah Dowell’s 90th Sarah Dowell will be celebrating her 90th birthday on March 11. Sarah has two children, six grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. A card shower is planned for Sarah. Cards may be sent to Sarah Dowell, 111 North Clay, Gallatin, MO, 64640. She would love to hear from family and friends. A 2020 summer birthday celebration/family reunion is planned with her siblings, and family.

What’s for lunch at the library? Bring your packed lunch to the library on Tuesday, March 10th, to help us celebrate “National Pack Your Lunch Day” as part of our continuing Adult Winter Reading programming. Information from Nationaldaycalendar.com says “National Pack Your Lunch Day is observed by many people across the country on March 10 of each year. It is a day to pack your own lunch and take it with you to work, school, on a picnic, to the library, or wherever you are spending the day and enjoy what you have made and packed yourself. Packing your lunch has benefits you may not expect. It can help you make healthier meal choices. Instead of choosing fast food or something from the vending machine at work, you have a chance to plan to add a fruit or vegetable that might not be available on those other menus. By packing your lunch, you also save money. Depending on the menu item, you can save several dollars by packing a lunch instead of ordering off a take-out menu.” Reading books and attending programs gets you entered to win one of a multitude of great prizes. In addition to the gas cards we have offered in the past, we have prizes from area businesses: Flowers and More, Wooden Candle, All Things Body, and Farmhouse Gifts. Census help is available at the Library. When you receive your postcard, bring it in and we can help you with the online process. Remember, it is important to be counted. For more program information, check the calendar on the website www.daviesscountylibrary.org, then “Quick Links/ Library Events”, visit the library or call 660-663-3222.

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Karen Walker was the winner of the Leap Year basket at the Active Aging Resource Center. Pat and Bill Yost donated the basket.

Active Aging Resource Center March 17: St. Patrick’s Day, join us for Irish stew; March 18: Board meeting 10 a.m. Join us for Buffet Wednesdays and get salad and soup with your meal every Wednesday. March for Meals is here! We will be promoting the Active Aging Meals on Wheels program during March. You can help by sponsoring food for one day’s worth of meals. For $200 you will be a Meal Champion and sponsor our meals for one day in March. Your tax-deductible donation can be mailed to Active Aging Resource Center, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO, 64640. March 9-13 Monday: chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, carrots, hot roll, mixed fruit; Tuesday: baked potato w/chili and cheese, cauliflower/broccoli relish, cottage cheese, peaches; Wednesday: pork steak, potatoes and gravy, spinach, whole grain bread, fruit salad; Thursday: rib-b-que w/ BBQ sauce, green beans, bread scalloped potatoes, fruit oatmeal crisp; Friday: mushroom/onion cheeseburger, French fries, broccoli and cauliflower salad, fruit.

Twins celebrate 102nd birthday The daughters of Hazel Anderson, formerly of Winston, would like to wish Hazel and Harold (twins) happy birthday on this their 102nd birthday on March 31, 2020. Cards can be sent to: Hazel Anderson, 1202 Heartland Rd. Rm L109, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Missouri hunters, trappers, anglers, and others can get free copies of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) updated booklets on spring turkey hunting, hunting and trapping, fishing, and the Wildlife Code of Missouri. The handy booklets have information on related permits, seasons, species, regulations, limits, conservation areas, sunrise and sunset tables, and more. MDC’s new booklets on 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information, Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations, Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, and the Wildlife Code of Missouri are available for free at MDC regional offices, MDC nature centers, and other places where permits are sold. Get booklet information online at mdc.mo.gov using the search tool at the top of the homepage.

Foundation hosts over 140 leaders Over 140 community leaders from throughout Northwest Missouri participated in the 9th annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc., on Feb. 21. This year’s theme was “Grow Your Own,” featuring guest speaker Dell Gines, Senior Community Development Advisor, Omaha Branch-Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The meeting was held at the Mozingo Lake Conference Center, Maryville. Mr. Gines is a nationally recognized speaker and shared his experiences with entrepreneur based economic development in rural settings and grassroots economic development projects. He gave tips about strategies he has seen work and why those are uniquely suited for small towns. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area. The Foundation provides charitable giving administration to more than 230 funds with over $23 million in assets. For more information, call Mary Hinde, Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. at 816-232-2022.

Crowder Park Toddler Tuesdays Join Crowder State Park staff in showcasing nature to toddlers and preschool-age children while they experience time outdoors playing, learning and exploring our precious natural resources. Toddler Tuesdays will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7. Each week, park staff will read a nature story, make a nature craft and do an activity such as a nature walk to look at the beauty of the natural world. Families are invited to join for one or all. This program is free to the public. The event will be in the enclosed shelter in case of inclement weather. Crowder State Park is located in northern Missouri, off Highway 65; west of Trenton off Highway 146.

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Jordan Ferguson, Saint Luke’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations presents a check to Alicia Endicott, NCMC Director of Development, to assist with the upgrade of the allied health simulation lab.

Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical donate to NCMC’s simulation lab In October 2019, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center pledged $2,500 to assist North Central Missouri College with the upgrade of the simulation lab in the Cross Allied Health Building. This project is expected to be completed by fall 2020 and will allow allied health faculty the opportunity to

observe, assess, manage, track, and report on a student’s progress. Jordan Ferguson, Marketing Director for Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center was on campus recently to make the formal check presentation to the NCMC Foundation.

Anglers celebrate open of trout season More than 7,300 anglers visited Bennett Spring, Montauk and Roaring River state parks on opening day of trout season. The catch-and-keep trout season began at 6:30 a.m. on March 1. Based on trout tag sales, 2,378 anglers visited Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, 2,457 anglers visited Montauk State Park near Salem, and 2,558 anglers visited Roaring River State Park near Cassville. This year’s total is an increase of nearly 2,200 more than 2019 figures. A breakdown of trout tag counts and pho-

tos from the day are available at mostateparks.com/TroutOpening2020. The catch-and-keep trout season continues through Oct. 31. Trout season in Missouri is a cooperative effort of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Groundbreaking for next bridge project March 16 At 11 a.m., a preconstruction conference for Bridge Jump COMMISSION 430001.0-2 Road was held. Jim Ruse, David Cox and Wayne Uthe were present as well as Jon Dwiggins, Howe Company, LLC, Steve Wolfe, Tom Decker, Decker Construction, Joe Bond, GRM Networks, and Ronetta Burton, county clerk. Timelines and procedures to get the project started were discussed. Ground breaking on the project will begin the week of March 16, weather permitting. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James hopes to complete the bridge inspections this month with MoDOT. The road crew is working on replacing signage around bridge approaches, as weather permits. James and the crew will continue to work on equipment at the barn. Bills and abatements were approved. Bradley Jones, Daviess County Nursing and Rehab, met with the commission to update them on issues. The census has been as high as 50, but averages at 46. The last inspection showed seven areas of concern for maintenance and two areas of concern for nursing. All corrections have been made. New flooring for some of the rooms is being installed in the next few weeks. Cazes Johnson, Snyder & Associates, met with commission to drop off an invoice and provide an update on progress on BRO 34. Darin Campbell, Allstate Consultants, met with the commission to update them on the mitigation inquiry from Caldwell County for a new bridge on Harrison and Jackson Township line. This possible project is still in the informational/discovery phase. Jackie Soptic, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC), met with the commisCOUNTY

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www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 2/25/20 • Mark Gordon, 36, Altamont, was arrested and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) for operating a vehicle without a valid license. Bond was denied. 2/26/20 1:30 am – Gallatin investigation. 10:21 pm – Pattonsburg investigation. 2/27/20 12:37 pm – Gallatin investigation. 4:21 pm – Pattonsburg investigation. 2/28/20 9 am – Court in session. • Ephraim Gibson, 30, Gardener, KS, was picked up from Johnson County, KS, for bond violation. Bond was denied. 2/29/20 • Nothing to report. 3/1/20 12:02 pm – Kidder investigation. 5:07 pm – Kidder investigation. 3/2/20 Nothing to report.

sion to sign a new contract for 2020 for economic development. Discussion was held. David Cox made a motion to accept the 2020 GHRPC Memorandum of Understanding; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. David Cox made a motion to appoint Jim Ruse as presiding commissioner, Lance Rains, and Roy Pendleton to the board; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. David Cox made a motion to appoint Wayne Uthe, Lance Rains, and Carl Carder to the MoDOT Transportation Advisory Committee; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. In the afternoon the commission looked at bridges, culverts, and brush in Jamesport and Washington Townships. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the Feb. 26, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Civil cases filed: Malissa J. Parker, Winston, vs. Ryan F. Parker, Blue Springs, dissolution of marriage. Associate Division Brian E. Dannar of Cameron was charged Feb. 26 with felonies of possession of controlled substance and resisting arrest, and misdemeanors of failure to yield to emergency vehicle, driving while revoked, and speeding. The charges stem from a pursuit on Jan. 28 by the Gallatin Police Department and Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, related to a forgery case in Gallatin. Dannar was the driver of a Ford F150 which was pursued at high speeds through Gallatin residential areas. The chase ended in Breckenridge when the vehicle crashed. Dannar fled on foot and was taken into custody about a block from the crash. A computer check determined that Dannar’s driver’s license was suspended. Charles W. Oakgrove, Wichita, KS, was charged Feb. 25 with possession of controlled substance, D felony, drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain financial responsibility, misdemeanors. Mark Anthony Gordon, Altamont, was charged Feb. 26 with no valid license, E felony, and misdemeanor failure to signal. Civil Court Breach of contract: Sandia Resolution Company LLC vs. Jordan Hunter was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Suits on account: A consent judgment was entered for Brookwood Loans of Missouri LLC and against Faith Ruth. A default judgment was entered for Midwestern Health Management and against Robert Krawl et al. Refuse breathalyzer: Cathy Hartman vs. Department of

Revenue was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Marriages Judge Daren Adkins officiated at two marriages on Feb. 28: Matthew Haden Waddle, 43, and Cassidy Nicole Jones, 25, both of Trenton; and Mark Richard Francis, 36, and Kyleigh Jean Hyatt, 31, both of Stewartsville. Recorder’s Oﬃce Marriage licenses issued: Nathan Jon Eyre, 32, and Kara Lee Hennen, 25, both of Gallatin; Mark Richard Francis, 36, and Kyleigh Jean Hyatt, 31, both of Stewartsville.

Warranty Deeds Tract in Jamesport Township from Leland and Lena Foster to Betty Gingerich; tract in Jamesport Township from Betty Gingerich to John Yoder; partial block in Jamesport from Scott and Cindy Eaton, an undivided one-half interest, and Linda and Davey Davis, an undivided onehalf interest, to Daviess Enterprises LLC; lots in Gallatin from Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington D.C. to Amanda R. Williams and Brian L. Walker; Lake Viking lot #3127 from James Mitchell to Garren Jan Stickelman; tract in Marion Township from Jo Ann Osborn to Dennis Burton; tract in Grand River Township from Dennis and Teresa Patterson to Dennis and Teresa Patterson, trustees of the Patterson Family Trust; lots in Coffey from Bonnie K. Robertson to Nick and Grace Sharp. Quit Claim Deeds Lots in Jamesport from Amanda Flowers to Mitchell Flowers; lots in Coffey from Robin Estes to Patricia Jischke and John McKinunty of ney as joint tenants with ss Coright Davie survivorship; tract in Salem Township from David Vance Searcy to Marvin Shane Searcy. Beneﬁciary Deeds Tract in Benton Township from THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT Don and Judy ForeROUTINE to Chris Fore INCLUDE PATROL ACTIVITIES an undivided one-third interest, Rhyse Curtis an undivided 2/9 interest, Josh Curtis an undivided 2/9 interest, and Brett Curtis an undivided 2/9 interest; tract in Salem Township from Richard and Wanda Mustard to Craig R. Mustard and Kristie K. Durone; tract in Liberty Township from Robert and Sue Bird to Robert Rex Bird and Sue Elaine Bird, trustees of the Robert and Sue Bird Revocable Trust. Trustee’s Deed Tract in Marion Township from Jo Ann Osborn, trustee, to Dennis Burton; tract in Marion Township from Randall Osborn, successor trustee of the Reita Rae Dannull Revocable Trust, to Dennis Burton. Deed of Personal Representative Tract in Marion Township from John R. Osborn, personal representative of the Estate of Reita R. Dannull, to Dennis Burton. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Lake Viking lots #3175 and #3176 from Carol Lynn Matula, successor trustee of the Virgil Sala Trust for Elizabeth J. Goodwin, to Joseph and Lacey Adams.

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Martha J. Miller 1925-2020 Martha Jane Miller, 94, Savannah, passed away at a local senior care facility on Feb. 25, 2020. Martha was born March 19, 1925, in Guilford to Earl W. and Elsie G. (Brittain) Manship. She was a 1943 graduate of the Bolckow High School. Martha lived in Guilford, Rea, and Bolckow before graduation and moved to St. Joseph, where she was employed by the Army Effects Bureau. She married Virgil Leonard Miller, Dec. 1, 1945, after he returned home from WWII. They made their home near Bolckow, where they engaged in diversified farming, until they retired and moved to Savannah in 1985. Martha was a member of the United Methodist Church for 74 years. Serving God was her highest calling. Martha was preceded in death by her husband and parents; brothers, W.V. “Bill”, Donald, and Alva Manship; and sister, Mildred House. Survivors include daughters Sheila Rose (James) Ruse of Gallatin, Donna Louise (Dusty) Baumann of Greenville, TX, Adala Carlene (Keith) Neff of Maitland and Pamela Jane (Lloyd) Sybert of Bolckow; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were Feb. 29, 2020, at Open Door Christian Center, in Bolckow. Burial followed at Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow. Gary A. Tolen 1937-2020 Gary Arnold Tolen, 83, Cameron, passed away Feb. 25, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. He was 83. Gary was a 1955 graduate of Gallatin High School and graduated from Northwest Missouri

State College where he obtained a B.S. in music. After graduation, Gary served with the Army band in Germany and then taught band and music in public schools. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Charles Arnold Tolen; his mother, Willetta (Baker) Tolen; and stepmother, Helen (Croy) Tolen. Survivors include two brothers, Ronald and Jerald. No local service is scheduled for Gary Tolen. Inurnment is to be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Arrangements are by PolandThompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Terry Lynn Hayes 1958-2020 Terry Lynn Hayes, 61, Pattonsburg, died Feb. 24, 2020, at her home. Terry was born on June 17, 1958, the daughter of Charles A. and Frances M. (Sharp) Hays in Kansas City. She attended Winnetonka High School. Terry worked as a certified nursing assistant and a certified medical technician at several nursing facilities during her career. Prior to moving to Pattonsburg 18 years ago she had resided in Kansas City. Terry was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Helen Bird and Mary McBee. Survivors include wife Karla Sanders of the home; son, Jeramy J. Sanders of St. Joseph; and one grandchild. Cremation for Terry Lynn Hayes is under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin.

Boyd Ferguson Feb. 23, 2020 Boyd William Ferguson, 93, died at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron on Feb. 23, 2020. Boyd was born on Nov. 18, 1926 in Jameson, to George and Lois (Troxel) Ferguson. After high school, Boyd enlisted in the Army where he served two years in Japan during WWII as a military police officer. During his time in the military he received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. On Jan. 14, 1948, Boyd married Norma Lee Yates. They spent over 53 years together. Norma preceded him in death. Boyd owned and operated an auto body shop and taught at a vocational school. He also had a successful career as a Shelter insurance claim adjuster, later being promoted to a claims manager. He worked for the company for over 30 years. Boyd married Doris Kesler in 2002; she preceded him in death. Boyd was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Illah Logston. Survivors include his children, Jerry Ferguson, Joyce (Glen) Duncan, and Neal Ferguson; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services for Boyd Ferguson were held at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery in Kansas City on Feb 28. Visitation was held prior to the funeral, with burial following. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home – Veterans Assistance League in Cameron.

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2020 Spring Sports Varsity/JV Golf

Tee oﬀ 4 p.m. unless otherwise speciﬁed March 25 ................................at Orrick Tournament, 9 a.m. March 26 ................................at Maysville March 30 ................................at South Harrison April 1.....................................S. Harrison, Maysville April 3.....................................at Trenton April 6.....................................at Albany April 9.....................................KC, Stan., Worth Co. April 14...................................at Platts., w/Lath., Prin. April 15...................................Cameron Tournament, 9 a.m. April 20...................................at Mid-Buchanan April 21...................................Alb., Ham., Mid-Buch. April 27...................................GRC Tournament TBA, 9 a.m. April 30...................................Lawson Tournament, 9 a.m. May 4 .....................................District Tournament, TBA, 9 a.m. May 11 ...................................Sectional Tournament, TBA, 9 a.m. May 18-19 ..............................State Tournament, TBA, 9 a.m.

Varsity Track

March 31 ................................Lathrop Relays, 3 p.m. April 2.....................................Trenton Early Bird, 4 p.m. April 3.....................................Stanberry Invitational, 3:30 p.m. April 6.....................................Albany Relays, 3 p.m. April 14...................................at Cameron, 3 p.m. April 16...................................Trenton Invitational, 4 p.m. April 21...................................Tiger Relays, 1;30 p.m. April 24...................................Brookﬁeld Relays, 2 p.m. April 28...................................at Bishop LeBlond, 3:30 p.m. April 30...................................South Harrison Relays, 3:30 p.m. May 1 .....................................Mound City Invitational, 3 p.m. May 5 .....................................GRC Relays, TBA, 10:30 a.m. May 9 .....................................District Track, TBA, 9:30 a.m. May 16 ...................................Sectional Track, 10 a.m. May22-23 ...............................State Track, TBA, 9 a.m.

Tigers take title with late free throws The Plattsburg Tigers hit of 7 of 10 free throws in the final 1:19 to secure a Class 2, District 15 championship victory over Gallatin Saturday night at Penney High School. With those charity tosses, the Tigers pulled away from a narrow 65-64 lead to down the Bulldogs, 72-69. The #2 seeded Bulldogs led, 15-13, after the first quarter but a wild second period saw the Tigers tie the score, 34-34, at the break as Gallatin was forced to ration minutes of starters due to foul problems. Twenty-one of 40 combined points scored in the second quarter came from the 3-point arc as the Bulldogs more than matched 3 treys by the Tigers with long balls from Brinley Vandiver, Johnny Stout and Landon Corwin (2) The Tigers kicked off the third

Class 2, All-District 15 Bulldogs Gallatin’s Madalyn Shubert, Tristen Gibson and Isaac Bird have all been selected to the Class 2, All-District 15 Tournament Team by participating coaches in last week’s tourney at Penney High School. quarter with a 9-0 run to go up, 43-34, but the Bulldogs responded with a 9-0 surge of their own, sparked by 2 more 3-balls from Vandiver. Plattsburg regained the momentum with 2 more long range balls and finished the period with a 50-45 advantage. Eighteen of the final 20 field goal points combined by both teams came from 3-point distance.

An old-fashion 3-point play by Isaac Bird (field goal and free throw) pulled Gallatin to within 53-52 to begin fourth quarter action and the Bulldogs were able to stay within one possession of the lead until the Tigers put the game away at the foul line. Bird capped his freshman season with 23 points on 75% shooting from the field. Vandiver contributed 12 points for the Bulldogs. Corwin and Tristen Gibson chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively, in their final games in Gallatin uniforms. The Bulldogs finished the season with an 18-10 record. Four of their losses came at the hands of district champions (Princeton, Milan, Richmond, Plattsburg). Gallatin also lost twice to 19-win East Buchanan and to 20-win Lathrop.

Jr. High Track

April 9.....................................Trenton Invitational, 4 p.m. April 13...................................South Harrison Relays, 3:30 p.m. April 16...................................Stanberry Relays, 3:30 p.m. April 21...................................Trenton Relays, 4 p.m. April 30...................................Tiger Relays, 3:30 p.m. May 7 .....................................GRC Relays, TBA, 3:30 p.m.

Tri-County/Gallatin Baseball

First pitch 5 p.m. Home games played at Jamesport Mar 23 .................................................... Princeton ............. Home Mar 26 .....................................................Bosworth .............. Away Mar 30 ................................ Bucklin/Macon County .............. Away Apr 2 ......................................................Ridgeway ........Cainsville Apr 3 ..........................................................Osborn ............. Home Apr 7 ..........................................................DeKalb ............. Home Apr 14 ............................................Grundy County .............. Away Apr 16 ................................................. Gilman City .............. Away Apr 21 ................................................ Pattonsburg .............. Away Apr 22 ....................................................Brookﬁeld .............. Away Apr 27 ..................................................... King City ............. Home Apr 28 ........................................................ Albany ............. Home May 1 ......................................................Maysville .............. Away May 5 .................... Southwest (Livingston County) ............. Home May 6 ............................................. North Harrison ............. Home May 11 ...................................................... Trenton .............. Away May 12 ...........................................Grundy County ............. Home

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GHS softball team earns Academic All-State The Gallatin R-5 girls’ varsity softball team recently learned it has been awarded distinction as an academic all-state team. The GHS varsity team compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.90, which ranked ﬁfth in the state. Five Lady Bulldogs were awarded individual academic honors — Aubrey Burns, Madalyn Shubert, Caragan Baker, Carli Beck and Maddi Michael. Academic all-state awardees must be a sophomore, junior or senior varsity player, rank in the top 25% of their class, along with other requirements. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

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PHS girls fall to Norborne and the 3-ball at Civic Arena

Lady Panthers win District 14 with 39-33 upset For at least half of Saturday’s Class 1, District championship game, Mercer basketball fans were confident Tori Meinecke would lead them to Tuesday night’s sectional round at St. Joseph’s Civic Arena, despite the fact that the Lady Cardinals could field only 5 players for the game. After all, she dominated the lane in the first 2 quarters, going practically unchallenged in scoring 14 of her team’s 21 points. Pattonsburg’s Lady Panthers had different ideas when they exited the locker room for the second half. Doubling down on the 5’11” sophomore, the Lady Panthers held Meinecke to 4 points in the third quarter and just one free throw in the fourth to come away with a 39-33 victory at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. A Jillian Plymell 3-ball and Webby Bailey layup cut a 7 point MHS lead to one early in the third period. When Plymell hit a layup off a Jenna Heath pass, the game stood tied for the first time since the opening tipoff. Meanwhile, Meinecke’s spin shots in the lane continued to come up short on the rim and produced few second-shot offensive possessions. Bailey notched 1 of 2 free throws at the 2:56 mark of the fourth quarter to give her team a 32-31 lead. Seconds later Bailey canned both ends of a 2-shot foul. A frustrated Meinecke picked

up her fourth foul as all 5 Lady Bulldogs would finish in foul trouble. A total of 9 players in the game would labor in the fourth quarter with at least 3 fouls. Heath and Bailey combined to convert 4 of 5 free throw attempts down the stretch. Bailey finished with a gamehigh 21 points for the Lady Panthers. Pattonsburg’s Webby Bailey hits the deck among a tangle of arms during Wednesday’s game against Mercer. [Staﬀ photo/DC]

Pattonsburg’s bid for a return Freshman guard Jenna trip to St. Joseph Civic Arena on Heath provided the balance of Friday came up woefully short Pattonsburg scoring in the early Tuesday night as the Lady Pan- going, notching 13 points before thers fell to the Norborne Lady fouling out with 1:37 left to play Pirates, 69-35, in Class 1 section- in the third quarter. Sophomore al action in St. Joseph. Webby Bailey picked up the Making their first trip to the slack for the Lady Panthers, finsectional round since 1990, the ishing with 13 points as well. Lady Panthers found themselves Kennadie Crow led Noroutmatched on the boards and in borne, now 27-1. Pattonsburg, the long range shooting depart- which had won 4 straight and 5 ment. Norborne dominated the of its last 6 games, finished the glass in the first half and piled season 16-12. up 3-point buckets throughout the contest to give no doubts about the final outcome. Freshman Regan Crowe hit a 3-ball ahead of the first quarter buzzer to give the Lady Pirates a 2513 lead. Katherine Brown nailed one of her 3 treys late in the second period that staked Norborne to a 4120 advantage at the break. The Lady Pirates finished the game with 10 buckets from beyond the arc, including 3 from Regan Crowe, 3 from Kayla Dooley and Senior Grace Warner eyes the bucket on the one from Olivia baseline with Norborne’s Melanie Chaney in her path. [Staﬀ photos/DC] Dooley.

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Garnett ties for 11th at Honda Classic

Brice Garnett tied for the best round of golf on Sunday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and his outstanding finish lifted him 30 spots into a tie for 11th at the end of tournament play. The Gallatin native was one of only 4 golfers to shoot 4 under par on Sunday. With his final round of 66, Garnett finished minus 1 for the tournament, 5 shots off the winning pace by South Korea’s S. J. Im. Garnett ranks 97th in FedExCup rankings.

Winston sends one to state FBLA

Winston FBLA members competed in the District 1 FBLA Contests recently, with Kathryn Barnes advancing to the state leadership contest which is held in April. Barnes placed third in Political Science. Holly Caldwell placed 8th in Organizational Leadership. Tarryn Smith placed 10th in Healthcare Administration. Kathryn Barnes and Holly Caldwell placed 3rd as a team in Management Decision Making.

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10 Fairview Shelly Mason open church with prayers for Karen Reed, Matt Mason, Larry McFee, Vickie Meadows, James Maddox, Aspen Clark, Rhett Colton, Arvella Eaton, Kay Cox, Nina Dudley and girls, June Stamper and Rachel Moon. Prayer was by Vanda Davis. Special happy birthday wishes to Raymond Searcy. Worship began with doxology and praise song “Let’s Just Praise the Lord” led by Marilyn Searcy. Prayer was by Raymond Searcy. Congregation sang “Love Lifted Me,” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Offering and collection was by Jeremiah Landry and prayer was by Marilyn. Special music was by Marsha Vanisko. Pastor Landry served communion. Scripture was Ephesians 4:13-16. The message was “The Call of Spiritual Growth” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. “He Lifted Me” was by the congregation with prayer by the pastor. Kid’s for Truth continues Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed everyone, and Lanny Dixon led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “I Love to Tell the Story” and “Come to the Table.” We began week one of the sermon series “You’re Not Far” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was called “Write This Down”

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March 4, 2020 and was based on Mark 1:14-22 and Mark 12:29-34. Small group time followed the message. We will have a church meeting on March 15 after church services. Gallatin First Baptist Keenagers will be meeting at noon on March 5. Women’s coffee at Corner Café will be Friday, March 6, at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message from I John 2:3-6, “Do You Keep His Commandments?” Evening Worship is at 6 p.m. Tuesday night is Men’s Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night activities include Pioneer Club and REACH Youth Group from 5:307:30 p.m. with choir following at 7:30 p.m. VBS will be July 12-17 with a “Concrete & Cranes” motto: Jesus! Our Strong Foundation! Summer camp dates are June 15-20 (youth), June 22-27 (youth), June 29-July 2 (kids). Gallatin First Christian We observed the first Sunday of Lent with a weekly Focus on the Cross reading “The Cross” by Kathy Burns. The children’s message was given by Marilyn Ripple. Pastor Kyle’s message “Invitation to a Journey: Fasting” was based on Isaiah 58. You can listen to his message at https://christianchurchgallatinmo.sermon.net. Prayer requests are for the families of Jim Wilson, Gary Arnold Tolen, and Janet Carter Watkins in their sorrow, Amy Frost Arledge, Mariea Borges,

Darlene Gatison, Barbara Underwood, Ron Wilson, Doris Jean Creamer, and Kathie Cornelius. Daylight Saving Time begins March 8, so remember to “spring forward” one hour. Youth groups will meet that evening with grades 5-7 at 5 p.m., meal at 6:30, and grades 8-12 at 7. The worship committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 10. Elders will meet at 6 p.m. on March 11, followed by the general board meeting at 7 p.m. Sarah Dowell’s family suggests a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on March 11. Her address is 111 N. Clay St, Gallatin, MO, 64640. FCC March collections are candy and new plastic eggs for our April 5 Easter egg hunt; glue sticks for Lighthouse Learning Center, and deodorant for Bright Futures. All donations are appreciated! Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Eli Lawinger lit the altar candles. The children’s message by Pastor Brad was “Hungry for God.” The morning worship message which was based on John 6:35 and John 6:1-11. Pastor Brad conducts Bible study at care center the last three Tuesdays of each month. Friday, March 6, from 5-7 p.m., the LOFT youth group is having a fish fry fundraiser. Everyone welcome.

March 7 at 7:30 is Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at Lake Viking Church. March 18 at 5:30 is GHS music contest recital. Everyone invited. New prayer requests are for Jerry Watson and the family of Jim Wilson. Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy” from John 16. Staci Gatton’s children’s message was “It All Depends on The Dirt” from Matthew 13. Special music was

performed by Lesa Leeper. We had early service at 9 a.m. and business meeting after morning worship. Sunday afternoon service is at 5 p.m. Early service is the first Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. before Sunday school. Wednesday evening service is cancelled till spring. Business meeting is held after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jim Wilson.

$100,000 MO Money Sweepstakes Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick recently announced the launch of the MO Money Sweepstakes which will give away $100,000 in MOST 529 contributions over the next 100 days. Fifty scholarships will be awarded — 25 $529 scholarships, ten $1,000 scholarships, and 15 $5,029 scholarships. This is the largest sweepstakes in the program’s 20 year history. “I am launching this sweepstakes during America Saves Week because saving for education is important — especially as the price of higher education continues to rise,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “MOST, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan, is a valuable tool for Missourians saving for education. I hope Missourians will enter this sweep-

stakes and consider saving for education using a MOST 529 account.” The sweepstakes will run through June 4. Missourians can enter online at mostsweeps. com. MOST, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan, is a tax-advantaged savings plan for education expenses. Money in MOST accounts can be used to pay for K-12 tuition and trade, college, and graduate school tuition and expenses. Contributions are eligible for state tax deductions, which can save families up to $864 a year, and assets in MOST 529 accounts grow tax free. No purchase is necessary. Participants must be at least 18 years and a Missouri resident to enter and win the sweepstakes.

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Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, Evangelist; Lord’s Day

services 10 a.m.; Evening services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 663-3957.

First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro.

Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor. Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org

First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228 Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev. Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday

School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30

a.m. and Worship 11 a.m.

Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com

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United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.

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First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 Fairview Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. United Methodist Church

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Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m. JAMESPORT

United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush;

Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com

by Pastor Steve Ellison All the Minor Prophets revolve around a crisis. The crisis in the book of Jonah is within Jonah's heart. God called Jonah to be a missionary and Jonah had an antimissionary heart. That is the crisis of the book. God commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh and proclaim that judgment had been passed and punishment was coming swiftly. Clearly this was a missionary assignment. Jonah was not told to proclaim repentance or be punished; however, the judgment could have come with no warning whatsoever. God obviously wanted the people of Nineveh to know what was coming and Who it was that was sending it. That is an act of missionary mercy on God's part. Jonah hated Nineveh and thus did not want to go. When he finally succumbed to great pressure from the Lord and went, it was not willingly or cheerfully. Against his will, Jonah eventually went to Nineveh and proclaimed the message. A great repentance occurred. God held off on the punishment. Jonah got angry. In fact, Jonah was so angry that he prayed asking God to kill him. This prompted the first of three questions from God in chapter four. God asked, “Have you any right to be angry?" (Jonah 4:4 NIV) Jonah did not answer God, but instead left the city and sat down to pout. Of course, Jonah had no right, no good reason, to be angry. There is an anger which is not sinful and there is an anger which is sinful. One is much more plentiful than the other. There are very few instances when man becomes angry and sin does not result. Clearly, Jonah is a terrible hypocrite. God has shown Jonah great, longsuffering, mercy, lovingkindness, and compassion. Yet it is exactly those same mercies from God toward Nineveh that Jonah is angry about. God even responds with tenderness to Jonah's refusal to answer and to pout. Rather than killing Jonah as Jonah requested, God spared him and gave him a relatively painless object lesson. In the midst of pouting and hoping that destruction would come to Nineveh, Jonah was uncomfortable in the heat. God caused supernatural growth to occur in a plant which sprang up and gave shade for Jonah. Jonah was happy and pleased about the plant, but not a word of thanks to God for it. God sent a worm to destroy the plant. True to his nature, Jonah became angry and prayed to die once again. Bitter, selfish anger will cause us to think strange thoughts and do strange things. God asked, “Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?” (Jonah 4:9 NIV) Once again God did not kill Jonah as requested. Instead, God dealt tenderly with Jonah one more time. Of course, Jonah had no right to be angry about God's mercy on Nineveh or the plant. Because Jonah did at least get the point of the object lesson, God gave him a gentle explanation. Jonah had nothing to do with planting the vine or the city. Neither belonged to Jonah; both belonged to the Lord. The whole city had repented and besides there were 120,000 in the city who were too young to discern right from wrong, plus animals. God asked a third question, “Should I not be concerned about that great city?” (Jonah 4:11 NIV) God taught a tremendous lesson about His compassion and our lack of it. God was determined to show compassion even on the animals. As believers in God, as unworthy recipients of His slow-toanger mercy, grace, compassion, longsuffering lovingkindness, how can we refuse to extend this to others? Should we not be concerned about those for whom God is concerned?

These sponsors encourage you to attend the church of your choice:

Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m.

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United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m. Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor;

307 S. Main, Gallatin

Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

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Word of Life Christian Fellowship — Clyde Hulet, Pastor; Sunday

School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Bible prayer meeting 7 p.m.

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Scotland Church of Christ (26300 Flint Ave.) — Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m.

Highway Christian Church (I-35, Exit 88, south 1/4 mile on Hwy. 13) — Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Ph: 660.425.6836

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Madison and Ma� Larkin wanted to oﬀer a unique food to people and the idea popped into their heads -- mushrooms! They have now opened Grand River Mushrooms at 105 North Frame Street in Hamilton.

The ﬁrst shiitake harvest at the Larkins’ new facility. The bottom two shelves are ready for picking; the top two will be ready in a few days. Loading days are staggered so as to oﬀer fresh mushrooms all week long.

Madison and Ma� are row crop farmers in the Grand River bo�oms. They got into mushrooms because they wanted to start a company that provided food to people. “We came across somebody on the internet growing mushrooms on a small scale and decided we could do it, too,” Madison says. They first started growing mushrooms in the garage of their house in Lock Springs. “It was trial and error for about six months,” says Madison. “We wanted to provide fresh, high-quality mushrooms. We picked up our first client in November 2017.” The business began to take off, selling to restaurants in Kansas City, and soon outgrew their garage. They needed to expand, so they purchased the building in Hamilton a year ago. They had all their equipment moved to the building in January this year and have since been finishing construc�on on the building. They have grown to five employees. “To grow mushrooms indoors, you build indoor greenhouses,” says Madison. “That’s over-simplifying a process that is quite complicated.” Basic things needed are mushroom grain spawn; substrate or growing medium, and an environment or chamber to control the light, temperature and humidity. She says there’s a lot more to growing mushrooms than people think. “All of our mushrooms are wood-loving species,” she says. “They grow on wood substrates, not compost.” They currently have six varie�es and are working on three or four more. They grow blue oyster, Italian oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, and chestnut/cinnamon cap mushrooms. The quickest mushrooms to grow from plan�ng to harves�ng takes about four to six weeks. The longest growing season is about five months. The more common mushrooms are oysters and shiitake. “Our new variety is a huge hit,” says Madison. “It’s called a cinnamon cap. It has an interes�ng texture and flavor compared to others.” And, no, she regrets to inform, they don’t grow morels. They con�nue to sell directly to restaurants in Kansas City, but are adding more venues. “The next phase is preparing the package designs for grocery stores,” says Madison. “We are also ge�ng ready to do a farmers market in the city.”

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USDA signup March 23 for added causes of loss from natural disasters U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced additional disaster assistance available to agricultural producers, including producers impacted by drought and excess moisture as well as sugar beet growers. Through WHIP+, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping producers recover from losses related to 2018 and 2019 natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will open signup on March 23 for producers to apply for eligible losses of drought (D3 or above) and excess moisture. USDA is also entering into agreements with six sugar beet processing cooperatives to distribute $285 million to grower members of those cooperatives who experienced loss. “It’s true that farmers and ranchers are no strangers to the impact natural disasters have on their operations, but disaster events the past two years have been atypically widespread, relentless, and unforgiving,” Secretary Perdue said. “In some instances, producers have suffered multiple disaster events in one year or in several years back-to-back. I am pleased that Congress has afforded USDA the authority to continue providing much-needed assistance to producers who have lost so much these last few years. President Trump has the backs of our farmers, and we aim to support them as they recover.” In June 2019, more than $3 billion was made available through a disaster relief package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump. In December 2019, Congress passed, and President Trump signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 that provides an additional $1.5 billion for the continuation of disaster assistance program delivery. WHIP+ New Qualifying Disaster Events The bill added excessive moisture and D3 and D4 drought as qualifying losses for WHIP+ assistance. Beginning March 23, producers who suffered either of these types of loss in 2018 and/or 2019 can apply for WHIP+ assistance at their local FSA office. For drought, a producer is eligible if any area of the county in which the loss occurred was rated D3 (Extreme Drought) or higher on the U.S. Drought Monitor during calendar years 2018 or 2019. WHIP+ Sugar Beet Loss Assistance As also directed in the bill, USDA will provide $285 million through sugar beet processing cooperatives to compensate grower members for sugar beet crop losses in 2018 and 2019. Details will be finalized in agreements between USDA and participating sugar beet processing cooperatives. Sugar beet producers who are members of these cooperatives and experienced losses may contact their cooperative for more information about how this sugar beet crop assistance will be administered. WHIP+ for Quality Loss In addition, producers have reported widespread crop quality loss from eligible disaster events that results in price deductions or penalties when marketing the damaged crops. The Appropriations bill expands WHIP+ to include assistance for crop quality loss. FSA is gather-

ing data and input from producers and stakeholders regarding the extent and types of quality loss nationwide. “Providing assistance for quality loss is complicated, and we are actively gathering data and input on how to administer quality loss assistance for producers,” said Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary Bill Northey. Eligibility To be eligible for WHIP+, producers must have suffered losses of certain crops, trees, bushes, or vines in counties with a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or a Secretarial Disaster Designation (primary counties only) for the following named natural disaster events; hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms, wildfires, and now excessive moisture that occurred in 2018 or 2019. Losses located in a county not designated by the Secretary as a primary county may be eligible if the producer provides documentation showing that the loss was due to a qualifying natural disaster event. For drought, counties having a D3 or D4 Drought Monitor classification in any portion of the county anytime during calendar year 2018 or 2019 will also be eligible. Because livestock losses are covered by other disaster recovery programs offered through FSA, these losses are not eligible for WHIP+.

Silver bullet for fescue toxicosis Livestock problems with reproduction, weight gain, immunity, weaning weight and more disappear when cows graze on novel endophyte fescue. Producers can learn more about this silver bullet in March at workshops held by the Alliance for Grassland Renewal in seven states in the Fescue Belt. The Missouri workshop is March 25 at the MU Southwest Research Center in Mount Vernon. Details: MU Southwest Research Center; Agricultural Education Center; 14548 Hwy. H, Mt. Vernon; Registration by March 17, 2020: $65/person; Registration after March 17, 2020: $80/ person. For more information, contact Jendel Wolfe at 417-4662148 ext: 21. The one-day schools offer help to convert Kentucky 31 tall fescue fields to novel endophyte varieties, Roberts says. Topics include livestock health and performance, grass establishment practices, soil fertility, weed control, stand maintenance and variety selection. Instructors from across the United States and from New Zealand will give hands-on training in drill calibration and conduct pasture walks to see different novel endophyte varieties. Roberts says fescue remains a dependable ground cover and feed source for livestock. However, it is toxic half of the year, primarily late spring and fall. Toxins drop in late February and early March in Missouri, and in January through February in southern states. Test fescue before it forms seed heads and stems, Roberts says. In Missouri, that time is from late March through April. He recommends contacting the laboratory before collecting samples.

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MDC partners with Missouri Western to seed prairie, hands-on for students Prairie once dominated northwest Missouri and enriched the soil that now serves agriculture. A piece of wild prairie heritage is returning to St. Joseph, thanks to a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri State Western University (MSWU). MDC recently helped plant 26 acres of native warm season grasses and wildflowers on the northeast corner of the campus. The planting is part of a 38-acre tract that includes the MWSU athletic department’s cross country running course. A prairie planting for education and research is included in the MWSU master plan. Mark Mills, a biology professor at MWSU, worked with MDC staff to plan the prairie restoration. “This project will provide a hands-on experience for the MWSU biology and conservation students, as well as providing a rich natural area for people in St. Joseph and the surrounding communities to enjoy,” said Jeff Powelson, MDC private land conservationist. “Walking trails, interpretive native gardens as well as a savannah tree planting will be all part of this overall plan.”

The planting mix contained 80 different species of grasses and wildflowers native to Missouri. Some of the seed was collected at the Dunn Ranch Prairie in Harrison County and donated by The Nature Conservancy, the ranch owner. MDC also purchased a high-diversity seed mix for the planting. Missouri’s original prairie contained many species of grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and in some places scattered trees. Those plants hosted insects crucial as food for grassland birds and provided nesting and broodrearing cover for prairie birds. Pollinators such as monarch butterflies and wild bees also benefit when a patch of habitat is saved or restored. Re-establishing a large tract of prairie plants in a sustainable grassland will take time. Managed mowing practices will be utilized during the first two years to help with weed control, Powelson said. By the third year, many of the wildflowers and grasses should be well established with blooms and growth during spring, summer, and autumn. The St. Joseph community will have a chance to help with prairie restoration projects and research.

Annual census of public water systems The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announces the availability of the 2020 Census of Missouri Public Water Systems. The annual Census of Missouri Public Water Systems provides detailed information regarding the volume, source water type, population, chemical characteristics, and other information about Missouri’s 2,740 public water systems. It also includes test results for selected chemicals along with the types of treatments used by Missouri water systems. This information can be useful to citizens, water system personnel, public officials, consulting engineers and regional planners who want to learn more about their public water systems. The department prepares the census annually as required by Section 640.120 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Daviess County is in Region 2, Northeast Regional Office located in Macon. ADC stands for Average Daily Consumption. City Water Systems •Altamont PWS began in 1967, serves 207, has 73 connections, with ADC of .0090. •Coffey PWS began in 1966, serves 166, has 73 connections, with ADC of .0080. •Gallatin PWS began in 1898, serves 1,785, has 822 connections, with ADC of .2870. •Jamesport PWS began in 1956, serves 826, has 331 connections with ADC of .0440. •Pattonsburg PWS began in 1965, serves 348, has 159 connections with ADC of .2400. Water District Systems •Daviess County PWSD 1

began in 1972, serves 2,103, has 858 connections, with an ADC of .1540. •Daviess County PWSD 2 began in 1994, serves 2,448, has 1,006 connections, with an ADC of.1090. •Daviess County PWSD 3 began in 1970, serves 337 with 651 connections, with an ADC of .0500. Water Systems that Sell Water to Other Systems •Daviess County PWSD 1 to Altamont PWS •Daviess County PWSD 2 to Breckenridge PWS, Caldwell County PWSD 2, Hamilton PWS •Gallatin PWS to Daviess County PWSD 2 •Harrison County PWSD 2 to Cainsville PWS, Coffey PWS, Daviess County PWSD 2, Gilman City PWS, Harrison County PWSD 1, Ridgeway PWS •Livingston County PWSD 4 to Daviess County PWSD 2, Hamilton PWS, and Jamesport PWS •Pattonsburg PWS to Daviess County PWSD 1 Water Systems that Buy Water from Other Systems •Altamont PWS from Daviess County PWSD 1 •Breckenridge PWS from Daviess County PWSD 2 •Caldwell County PWSD 2 from Daviess County PWSD 2 and Hamilton PWS •Daviess County PWSD 1 from Pattonsburg PWS •Daviess County PWSD 2 from Gallatin PWS, Harrison County PWSD 2, Livingston County PWSD 4 •Hamilton PWS from Daviess County PWSD 2, Livingston County PWSD 4

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is engaging with federal governmental leadership, national thought leaders and local public health agencies to maximize Missouri’s preparedness for the possible spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus should a future case be diagnosed in Missouri. “In joining my fellow state health officers from around the nation this week at the White House to discuss preparations across our country with the acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, I am pleased that our efforts here in Missouri are strategically aligned with our federal and national partners,” said Dr. Randall Williams, DHSS Director. “Prior to the national health emergency being declared on January 31, our incident management team from DHSS had already begun daily meetings (on Jan. 27) as part of our normal preparedness and response duties. Part of our responsibilities also include being an effective liaison to local public health departments who were briefed last week in Jefferson City with the latest information from federal partners.” State health officials have fielded numerous calls and worked to review information relating to possible cases. To date, more than 60 individuals have been evaluated due to their travel or exposure history or symptoms. A much smaller number of individuals within Missouri have met the CDC’s criteria for persons under investigation (PUI), meaning they have both an exposure history and are symptomatic under CDC guidelines, which are reviewed with CDC to determine testing. Of PUIs in Missouri, none have tested positive for COVID-19 and no tests are currently pending. The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory was approved by the CDC to begin providing testing. The test uses real-time reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (rRTPCR) to detect the virus which causes COVID-19, and it can provide same-day results from when a specimen is received at the laboratory. “Our Missouri team has been working to educate and collaborate with a robust network of response organizations including the State Emergency Management Agency, all 16 State departments, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, clinicians, local public health departments, medical associations, hospital associations, airports, school nurses, student health departments at colleges, and others to provide timely and accurate information in preparation for the possibility of a future positive case,” Dr. Williams indicated. In the midst of a moderately severe flu season, the public health message of DHSS continues to be the importance of using good health practices such as effective hand washing and communicating well with your physicians. DHSS has established a website at www.health.mo.gov/coronavirus to provide information and links to resources and education material on COVID-19.

March 4, 2020

Missouri loses to Mississippi State, hosts Alabama in home finale

GHS senior runner signs with William Jewell Morgan Glidewell, Gallatin R-5 senior, has signed a letter of intent to run track next season at William Jewell College in Liberty where she also plans to pursue a degree in business management. Present at last Wednesday’s signing ceremony at Gallatin High School were Morgan’s parents (seated) Brenda and Robert Glidewell, (back row) grandfather Ron Glidewell; sister, Makenna; grandmother Glenda Glidewell and GHS Head Track Coach Patrick Treece.

By Benjamin Herrold For four straight weeks, the Missouri men’s basketball team won a home game and lost a road game during the week, a stretch of .500 play and better basketball that gave fans some hope for the future. Last week the Tigers mixed it up and won a road game, 61-52 at lowly Vanderbilt, but then lost at home on Saturday, 67-63 against Mississippi State. Missouri (14-15, 6-10 in SEC play) has gone 5-5 in conference games after a 1-5 SEC start. The Tigers’ win at Vanderbilt was something of a breakthrough, their first SEC road win of the year. But then, with a chance at a 9-9 finish in conference play still alive, Missouri lost as a slight favorite against Mississippi State (19-10, 10-6 in SEC). The Bulldogs are playing for one of the last spots in the NCAA Tournament, sitting on the bubble for the Big Dance. Missis-

sippi State coach Ben Howland, who made three Final Fours at UCLA, reportedly wanted the Mizzou job in 2014 but couldn’t even get a phone call from Missouri, which hired Kim Anderson instead. Howland and his Bulldogs won both of their games against Missouri this season, but this second meeting was much closer than the January blowout in Starkville. This one was more of a grind. Both teams play at a relatively slow pace, and the referees seemed to let the teams play a little more, and the second half was a tense, low-scoring contest. The Bulldogs led 41-34 at halftime, and by 11 early in the second half, but Missouri came roaring back, aided by a supportive home crowd. In the end, it wasn’t quite enough. Missouri got 20 points from Xavier Pinson and 19 from Drew Smith, who also had 9 rebounds, including a staggering 7

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offensive rebounds. Part of the recipe for getting a lot of offensive rebounds is, unfortunately, missing a lot of three-pointers, and Missouri was just 6-of-29 from three. It’s bad to only make 20.7% of your threes; it’s worse to fire up 29 three-pointers when you’re not making them. Missouri also couldn’t get much offense beyond those two, especially struggling inside against the big size of Mississippi State. Mitchell Smith did chip in 10 points on good shooting. The Tigers wrap up the regular season with their Senior Day home game against Alabama (1:30 p.m. on SEC Network). Alabama (16-13, 8-8 in SEC) held off South Carolina, 90-86, at home on Saturday. The Crimson Tide probably won’t make the NCAA Tournament, but they’re still having a decent season and will be a good challenge for the Tigers on Saturday. Alabama plays the fastest tempo of any SEC team, and they have one of the better offenses in the conference. It will be a good test for coach Cuonzo Martin’s Missouri defense. After hosting Alabama, the Tigers are off to Nashville for the season-ending SEC Tournament.

Chapter 7: Long Ago & Not So Far Away 2019-20 Conference Basketball

Molly shut Birdle’s diary and looked up at Elsie with wide, brown eyes. “Fetching water? Washing clothes in a spring? Splitting wood? Canning food? That seems like a lot of work!” Elsie laughed, standing up and looking around the cabin. “Molly,” she said. “It was a lot of work. Being a pioneer was a tough life. But pioneers helped shape Missouri.” Molly thought about this, but nothing in the cabin or Birdle’s diary seemed like a part of the Missouri she knew. Elsie went on. “Pioneers came to Missouri and built cabins and homesteads like this one. Then they eked out a living in any way possible. Farming, trapping, and trading fur or other goods, logging, carpentry, etc. Families could barter and trade skills and goods with one another. Everyone worked hard all day on just maintaining the basics of survival for their families. Little by little, these small settlements turned into towns or even cities, and Missouri was settled this way.” Molly was skeptical. “Maybe the small towns in Missouri,” Molly said. “Like the ones we saw driving to Branson. But not St. Louis, where I’m from, or the other big cities.” Elsie laughed.

“You’d be surprised! St. Louis started as just a fur trapping post. So was Kansas City. Springfield was built as a farming community, and Jefferson City, Missouri’s capital, was simply a trading post between Kansas City and St. Louis. It’s taken 200 years of steady development for Missouri to become what it is today. But...,” she said, looking around. “Many, many Missourians started out in cabins just like this one, surviving off of the land.” “Wow,” Molly said, imagining such a life. “Dear me, child,” Elsie said. “I’ve been babbling on for too long. We need to get you back to your family!” Molly nodded, though she wasn’t quite ready to leave Birdle’s quiet cabin in the woods. Molly gently set the diary on a little bedside table, where it sat neatly in a sparkling, shaft of sunlight before disappearing. Elsie and Molly walked together out of the woods and were, rather suddenly, met by the screams, cheers, and laughter of the loud and bustling Silver Dollar City theme park. “Molly!” a familiar voice called out. “A log cabin! You love log cabins!” Molly’s dad was coming toward her. Molly turned to introduce to her family the elderly, kind woman who had taught her so much. But when she looked to her side, Elsie was gone.

Newspaper Connections: Missouri’s bicentennial will be in 2021. Many newspapers will soon begin having stories about how people in their areas lived in the early years. Start noting the differences and similarities among the stories that you find.

Seventh in an 8-part series, courtesy of the North Missourian, with 186 Daviess County students participating!

(*denotes unanimous)

GIRLS First Team All-Conference

*Bailee Hoover (Sr.) Tri-County (2AC19,U20) *Tori Meinecke (So.) Mercer (U19,U20) *Jandie Peterson (Sr.) Grundy Co. (2AC17,U20) *Aubrey Gann (Sr.) Grundy Co. (2AC19,U20) *Emma Craig (Jr.) N. Harrison (HM18,U19,U20) Aubrey Wilson (Sr.) Mercer (2AC18,2AC19,1AC20)

2nd Team All-Conference

Destiny Gutshall (So.) Tri-County (2AC20) Jolee Ward (So.) Gilman City (2AC20) Abby Rhoades (So.) Winston (2AC20) Rainey Michael (Fr.) Mercer (2AC20) Anna Milazzo (Sr.) Grundy Co. (2AC20) Camden Castleberry (So.) N. Harrison (2AC20)

Honorable Mention

Briana Carpio (Sr.) Grundy Co. (HM20) Hope Ellsworth (Sr.) E. Harrison (HM18,2AC19, HM20)

Coach of the Year: Ty Stillwell, Grundy Co. Girls Standings Grundy County Tri-County N. Harrison Mercer E. Harrison Winston Gilman City

6-0 4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 1-5

20-6 17-10 9-17 16-11 2-17 4-19 3-18

Boys First Team All-Conference

* Jakub Hisel (Jr.) Winston (2AC19, U20) *Cam Hartley (Sr.) Mercer (2AC18,U19,U20) *Brett Emig (Jr.) N. Harrison (2AC19,U20) Caden Gann (Jr.) Grundy Co. (2AC19,1AC20) Adam Rinehart (Jr.) E. Harrison (1AC20) Steven Willhite (Sr.) N. Harrison (HM18,HM19,1AC20)

2nd Team All-Conference

Jacob Uthe (So.) Winston (2AC20) Jon Johnson (Sr.) Mercer (2AC19,2AC20) Kaden Graham (Jr.) Mercer (2AC20) Cooper Lewis (Jr.) Grundy Co. (HM19,2AC20) Mark Willis (So.) E. Harrison (2AC20) Kaden Koch (Sr.) N. Harrison (2AC20)

Honorable Mention

Isaiah Morgana (Sr.) Mercer (HM20) Derick Curtis (Fr.) Tri-Co. (HM20) Austin Vaughn (Sr.) E. Harrison (HM20)

Coach of the Year: Mike Schmidli, N. Harrison Boys Standings Winston Mercer N. Harrison Grundy County E. Harrison Tri-County Gilman City

6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6

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Agriculture 1000 ISA Brown Pullets for sale. 1/2 price at $3.50 each. Organic raised. Will be 16 weeks on April 3rd. Johnny Kurtz V.M. 660-6846073 Need Hauling? I have a 20’ stock, a 20’ flat bed, and a 10’ dump trailer and can assist you in your hauling needs. Call Harry at 660-605-0984.

Auctions HOAGBA/Gardner Auction March 14, 8:00 A.M. Fairgrounds, Gardner, KS. For information & consignments: https:// hoagbagardnerauction.org/ or call 913-879-2587.

Business Opportunities ROOFING CONTRACTORS: Metal Roof Restoration and Flat Roof Products Manufacturer Looking for Qualified Individuals willing to receive training and install roofing systems. 40 Years of Top Quality Products and Developing Successful Business Owners. Investment Required. Training Provided. 816-425-1155

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660663-3114. CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660663-2103 or 2104. STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350. For Rent: Small apartment in Hale. Single person preferred. No pets. Full kitchen and bath. $250/month, all utilities paid. $250 deposit. 660-645-2316

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine. com or call 660-663-3722, Lake Viking Marine. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please). BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston Trucking & Construction, 660663-3234 or 660-334-0997. 2005 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Tow package, running boards, bed liner & cover, ladder rack, $1,000 worth of new tires, 231,460 miles, Asking $4900. No trades. Call Doug at 660-6050593. Used steel posts $1.50 each;

braces and wire; hog panels; 2 field sprayers; 2 IH Sickle Bar Mower, 9”; IH Rake; 2 homemade big bale trailers; 2 plows; other older farm machinery. Ron Mason 816-718-4784 AKC Labrador Retriever Puppies. Ready Now. Shots UTD & wormed. Excellent Bloodline. Farm Raised. Chocolate & Black in color. Call 660-565-2218 or text 660-752-6119

TRAGER LIMESTONE All Sizes Crushed Limestone and Ag Lime • Trucks Available

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Help Wanted Taking Applications for part-time mail room worker. Duties include processing labels through postal software, placing inserts into papers and handling bundles for mailing. Some lifting required. Computer experience helpful, but will train the right person. Mon.-Thurs. Average 18 hours weekly. Apply by completing application at Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B S. Main, during weekday 8-5 business hours or email resume to jessica@gpcink.com Accepting resumes for City Hall Secretary. The City of Gallatin, Missouri is accepting resumes for a full-time City Hall Secretary. The secretary’s responsibilities will include collecting utility payments, calculating the daily deposit, answering calls, taking messages, completing work orders and service orders. The secretary will be expected to provide administrative support to the City Clerk and City Administrator. The City is seeking an individual with strong customer service skills which will include providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints. Compensation will be based on experience and include an excellent benefits package. Submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to: City Hall Secretary Search, City of Gallatin, 112 E. Grand, Gallatin, MO 64640. How to Apply/Contact: Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 pm on March 9th, 2020. Please contact City Hall for additional information at 660-6632011. The City of Gallatin is an equal opportunity employer. HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide, Chillicothe Head Start, part time 29 hours/week. Visit www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. DAILY ROUTE DRIVER Graves Foods. Must have Class A or B CDL & able to lift 80lbs. COMPETITIVE PAY, HOME EVENINGS, PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS! Apply within or call 660-247-2135 The City of Gallatin is accepting applications for lifeguards, a pool manager for the 2020 summer season, and a seasonal mowing/maintenance personnel for the 2020 summer season. Ap-

plications may be picked up between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at City Hall, 112 E Grand, Gallatin MO 64640. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Gallatin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HELP WANTED: Brookfield Head Start, Full Time 37.5 hours/ week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. Employment Opportunities at Daviess County Nursing & Rehab. MDS Coordinator (RN License Required, Experience Preferred), RN-Charge Nurse for DAY SHIFT, also hiring DAY SHIFT LPN’s and CMT’s. Flexible Scheduling, Competitive wages based on experience, We offer Major Medical, Accident, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance as well as 401k benefits. Paid time off for Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time. Please apply within at 1337 W. Grand St. Gallatin, MO 64640 The Gallatin R-V School District is accepting applications for a temporary custodian. Please contact Mr. Burke in the high school office for more information. A background check is required for this position. The Gallatin R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer. TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED: Landmark Manufacturing currently has an opening for a full-time truck driver. We are looking for a Professional truck driver with at least a year of experience in tractor trailer (semi) driving. Applicant must be able to handle shipping documents, maintain accurate driving logs, preform pre-trip inspections, preform post-trip inspections, knowledge on properly securing loads, responsible, and be able to communicate effectively. Basic Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required, 1+ years of verifiable tractor trailer (semi) over the road driving experience, Must have a valid Class A CDL & be DOT certified, No License suspensions, revocations, DUI or drug violations. Benefits: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Off, Comprehensive Benefits. Call Kelly Gray at Landmark Manufacturing to apply or for more information, 660663-2185.

Notices Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Open: Wednesday 8-11 a.m. & 12-4 p.m. Closed 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free clothing available at the Willow entrance. 660-663-2478

Real Estate 42.5A M/L For Sale West Marion Township Section 29 T60N R29W Contact Brenda Oxley 816-2623624 for more information. MANUFACTURED HOMES APPROVED. 2 level building lots on the corner of Heriman & St. Paul St. All utilities, water, sewer, natural gas on lots. Plus new concrete curb & gutter. Driveway’s cut out 4x15’. New asphalt street. New number 660-973-1583

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-8542949. SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-6846950. THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161 Young Veterinary Clinic is the area’s largest full service Animal Hospital and Pet Boarding Facil-

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ity. We offer the highest level of animal care in Chillicothe, MO 660-646-7878 My name is Linda McElwee (Shockey). I have a few openings in my schedule. I have been cleaning houses and helping the elderly for 9 years. I will do, but not limited to: laundry, make beds, take to appointments around town, shopping and some light house work. Call 660-247-0056 to see what I can do for you.

Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660358-2682

Garage Sales SAVE THE DATE: Gallatin City Wide Garage Sale, Saturday April 11. Sign up: Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B South Main, Gallatin. $10 fee to defray

map and advertising expense. Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 660663-2478

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