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Current guidelines in Missouri for coronavirus by Cheryl Alexander, RN, Admin., Daviess County Health Department

This past Saturday, Gov. Parson presented an ofﬁcial Order for Missouri’s response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As we know, this situation is constantly changing, but this is the most current information and guidelines we have, to help slow the number of cases in Missouri. Our goal is to help keep the impact to a lower level, so we

don’t overwhelm our medical resources. Being able to provide care for those that have the most severe cases will greatly reduce our mortality rates. These restrictions listed below were thoughtfully put together by Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. He, the Governor, and our local ofﬁcials, have been taking in what information they can from multiple sources to provide

City of Gallatin in regards to COVID-19 Pandemic (released Monday, Marcy 23, 2020)

Effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time, City Hall is closed to the public. We ask that members of the public please call (660)663-2011 with any questions. Most transactions can be done over the phone and payments can be made by depositing them in the drop box located in the alley west of City Hall. Credit or debit card payments can also be made over the phone. In the rare event that it is required for a citizen to enter the lobby for the transaction of business, it is mandatory that they call first to ensure that the service cannot be delivered remotely. Even with these adapted practices, we remain committed to the delivery of all services at this time. We will evaluate this course of action until April 6 and adjust accordingly at that time. Please understand effective social distancing will require all of our cooperation. The preeminent goal is to slow the spread of the virus. Please do your part and don’t go to work if you are sick, cough or sneeze into your shirt or sleeve, watch out for your older friends and family, avoid large gatherings, keep a buffer of at least 6’ feet between another person, don’t shake hands, wash your hands for 20 seconds, and wash them often. At this time the City of Gallatin will not be putting in a policy to limit business hours nor visitor numbers to the businesses. The government has stated that there shouldn’t be gatherings of more than 10 people and Gallatin will support such a rule. We support all of the decisions of our local businesses in regards to their livelihood and will let each owner make the rules for their own business. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and please know that all decisions are made with the health and wellness of the public and our employees in mind. The situation can change rapidly and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. Lance Rains, Gallatin City Administrator

the correct steps in slowing this virus’ spread and protecting the medical capacity we have in Missouri. Some jurisdictions, such as the Kansas City area, have added other restrictions that they feel will meet some of the unique needs of their community. Following their lead, we will make determinations about local restrictions that ﬁt our community while taking into consideration how best to protect our residents. This ofﬁcial Order for Missouri became effective at midnight Monday, March 23: Local public health authorities are being directed to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Order by means of civil proceedings. Provisions of this order are outlined below. 1. In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, every person in the State of Missouri shall avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people. For purposes of this Order, “social gatherings”

shall mean any planned or spontaneous event or convening that would bring together more than 10 people in a single space at the same time. 2. In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, every person in the State of Missouri shall avoid eating or drinking at restaurants, bars, or food courts; provided, however, that the use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options is allowed throughout the duration of this Order. 3. In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, people shall not visit nursing homes, longterm care facilities, retirement homes, or assisted living homes unless to provide critical assistance. 4. In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, schools shall remain closed. This Order does NOT prohibit

people from visiting a variety of places, including grocery stores, gas stations, parks, and banks, so long as necessary precautions are taken and maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining at least six feet of distance between all individuals that are not family members. For ofﬁces and workplaces that remain open, individuals shall practice good hygiene and, where feasible, work from home in order to achieve optimum isolation from COVID-19. The more that people reduce their public contact, the sooner COVID-19 will be contained and the sooner this Order will expire. This Order shall be in effect beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, and shall remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, unless extended by further order of the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services with said extensions not to exceed the duration of the effective period of Executive Order 20-02 (May 15, 2020).

April municipal elections postponed The Daviess County Election Authority has received notice from the Missouri Governor and the Missouri Secretary of State that the General Municipal Election scheduled for April 7 has been postponed to June 2, due to the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. Absentee voting will continue by mail, email, or curbside at the courthouse until June 1. If you wish to receive a ballot to vote at home please call the county clerk’s office. Candidates may file for openings in the August 4 Primary Election by calling the county clerk’s office to make an appointment. Effective immediately: To be allowed into the Daviess County Courthouse you must have an appointment, pass the health screening, and come through the security scanner. You may reach the Daviess County Election Authority (Ronetta Burton, Daviess County Clerk) at 660-663-3300, ext 5.

Gov. Mike Parson issued the executive order postponing all Missouri municipal elections from April to June on March 18. The executive order declares that ballots already printed for the April 7 election may be used at the postponed date of June 2. Voters who have attained the age of 18 by April 7 will be allowed to cast a ballot. “Given the growing concern surrounding COVID-19 and the large number of people elections attract, postponing Missouri’s municipal elections is a necessary step to help combat the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Missouri voters,” Governor Parson said. “Postponing an election is not easy, but we are all in this together. We are thankful to Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and our 116 election authorities for their leadership, cooperation, and commitment to doing what is best for their communities during this time.” (continued on page 3)

Momentous occasion for area twins The children of Hazel Anderson and Harold Ruoff invite you to wish the twins a happy birthday on their 102nd birthday, March 31. Cards may be sent to Hazel Anderson, 1202 Heartland Road, St. Joseph, MO, 64506, Room L109. “With the world in such an uproar I don’t know how anybody could enjoy a 102nd birthday,” Hazel says. “We just have to make the best of it.” According to family, Harold and Hazel are still in pretty good health at the age of 101 and soon to be 102. They live in separate nursing homes in St. Joseph. “Harold is in good health but he is not holding up as well,” says Hazel. “He gets tired pretty easy.” When the twins were born in 1918, an inﬂuenza epidemic was manifesting itself across the globe. Now it’s the Coronavirus. The twins also saw two world wars and a great depression in their lifetimes. “I have a lot of memories and I’ve forgot half of it,” Hazel says. They say their longevity is no mystery. It comes from “hard work on the farm.” The twins were born in Easton. They had two brothers and two sisters. The other four are gone now, but they all lived to be in their eighties and nineties. Hazel lived in Winston for 20 some years, between 1960-1985. She was a mother and housewife. “And a farm hand,” says daughter Carol Cowan of

Gallatin. “Mom drove tractors and milked cows and helped with hay and anything and everything and raised us, too.” “We didn’t know what city life was back then,” Hazel says. “”We all just worked hard on the farm.” Hazel and her husband Elmer have three daughters, all who graduated from Winston, Carol Cowan, Kathleen High, and Dixie Nadine McQuate; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Elmer worked at the sale barn in Gallatin, and also for K.C. Froman. The couple took many trips to Arizona for the winter. “Dad says he’s lived so long because he took care of himself when he was younger,” says daughter Roberta. Harold farmed around Gower and south of St. Joe. He also trucked for people and for Associated Grocers. Harold “Bob” and his wife Claretta “Katie” (Hanway) have four daughters, Roberta “Berta” Ruoff, Margie Funk, Mary Jane Celeslie, and Anna Chamberlain; one son, Harold “Hank” Ruoff; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hazel is in the Living Community of St. Joseph and Harold is in Vintage Gardens. The twins continued to stay in touch. They call each other a couple of times a week and visit in person when they can.

Harold Ruoﬀ and Hazel Anderson, twin brother and sister [submitted photo]

WINSTON R-6 BOARD VOTES TO INITIATE 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK FOR 2020-21

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OPINION

March 25, 2020

To a new granddaughter Dear Claire, You don’t know me (yet). When you were born, I was the old guy who sat in the back of the room but who still very much enjoyed the family’s excitement as each took turns holding you for the very first time. That was at the hospital a month past. I still haven’t held you. It seems so very long ago. Then we had an errand that took us near your home in Cameron. That was about the time when your aunts and uncles forbade your cousins from overnight stays and playing and even mingling together. That’s a tough decision for eight kids to abide in order to protect each other and you, No. 9. So, your grandmother and I didn’t think it right for us to visit you, not then, not now. I still haven’t held you. I had my opportunities. But you looked so small and fragile, and I just thought to myself there’d be plenty of time for that later. Things change. We expect current circumstances to be temporary, perhaps a matter of weeks. But who knows? By the time you enter high school, this COVID-19 affair will be in a history book you will study. Coronavirus as history sure sounds appealing. But right now, with disease threat still on the grow, all I really want to do is to hold you. Infant babies always seem too fragile for me to handle. Since you’ve entered into this world, so much more in life seems fragile. by Darryl Wilkinson Someday you’ll enter the work force and pay attention to things like the stock market. Today the stock market is the thermometer which measures fear. We’re fighting high fevers. Our leaders promise to throw money at our anxieties in hopes that a normal, healthy economy will return or at least will be on the mend. But debt and other threats make every step risky. The economy was going along so good just a few weeks ago. Life is change. We take too much for granted …like thinking there’s plenty of tomorrows for me to hold you. As you grow old, try avoiding regrets. You came along just at the right time. Your folks hold a stockpile of disposable diapers from gift showers and such, shared before the coronavirus threat. It was weird, how the store run on toilet paper marked the first public reaction to COVID-19 here. Maybe your generation will advance past the “herd mentality” which marks our initial reaction to the pandemic. If so, please don’t be too critical of us. This is the first widespread health threat since the full advent of social media. Many of us were blessed to previously ignore such threats as E-coli 0157 (first outbreak in the 1980s) and the Avian influenza (bird virus in the late 1990s). We’re groomed to ignore. Social media is so confusing. During this pandemic it’s the main way people interact since personal social distancing is encouraged. Much can be learned about things by going online – and some do it constantly, all the time. But there’s also much confusion and distrust rooted in this digital age. We argue over truth or even if truth exists. It seems easy to find all sorts of “credible sources” that absolutely contradict most anything stated. But it’s not all bad. It’s wonderful how photos pop up on my cell phone unannounced – you yawning, you with your big sisters, you in your dad’s arms or on your mom’s shoulder. So, yes, I have yet to hold you but I already know much about you. All your dark hair reminds me of earlier times, when little ones like you were joining us in making our household. You give me hope. (continued on page 3)

Off the Editor’s Spike...

Digging for oil? Margaret Meseberg of Jameson recently wrote to reminisce on childhood memories, including oil well speculation in the area. Researching our archive, this account (which would have taken place before Margaret was born) was published in the March 20, 1919, edition of The North Missourian: Flooded oil well machinery “Several oil men are in Gallatin this week, looking after the interest of J.K.D. Shaffer, who is planning to drill on the A.J. Tingler farm, between here and Jameson. “Practically all the machinery has arrived and been put in place. E.E. Hook, manager, is here from Wichita, KS, and J.H. Bagnall of Kansas City. “The high waters which flooded the community in the vicinity of the well was about five feet over the machinery from Sunday until Tuesday morning but had run down enough yesterday for the workers to get in on derrick floor. The present situation looks like they will be ready to begin drilling by Saturday. “Other members of the party are: Jas. Homan, foreman of the drillers, Peabody, KS; Harry Rosenthal, contractor, Wichita, KS; Frank Carroll, driller, Augusta, KS; Mrs. Carroll and little son, Frank, Jr., are also here and stopping at the Hotel Woodruff.” Archive research will continue on this topic, as time allows.

An update: COVID-19 in Missouri Note: This information was distributed on Sunday, March 22 by Congressman Sam Graves

This past week, we saw our first deaths in Missouri due to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. While this has been a trying time for all of us, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones who have endured such terrible losses. It’s a somber reminder to all of us that as this virus continues to spread, we all need to do our part to stop it. While this virus attacks the elderly and those with compromised immune systems to a greater degree, any age is susceptible to getting sick and can spread it. It’s likely that all of us have a family member or loved one who could be at serious risk if they catch COVID-19. That’s why now, more than ever, social distancing is critical. If you don’t have to be out and about, stay home. Every school in Missouri is now closed and Gov. Mike Parson announced that gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited. While all of these measures are critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19, it’s also been devastating for many small businesses. Earlier this week, Gov. Parson requested assistance for Missouri business owners through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The program offers targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans for Missouri small businesses that have been severely impacted by coronavirus disruptions. Along with the entire Missouri congressional delegation, I sent a letter to the SBA urging quick approval of the Governor’s request and I’m grateful that the request was approved on Saturday. If you are a small business

State budget pushed forward By State Rep. J. Eggelston

Each session, the legislature takes a week off around Easter for a spring break. This year’s break is scheduled March 23-27. Before we left, we wanted to handle any budget issues required to keep the state on a good financial footing for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends June 30. During the final week of work before spring break, we fulfilled that duty. HB 2014 was passed this week, which is a supplemental budget bill. This bill, coupled

with other actions taken by the legislature and Gov. Parson, will provide approximately $40 million in funding to address the coronavirus outbreak. HB 2456 was also passed and is called the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA) bill. In a nutshell, the FRA is Missouri passing a small tax on hospitals to get the federal government to give us a large payment for our health care system. We do this every year, and it gets us around $1 billion for our Medicaid and nursing home programs. Given the COVID-19 out-

break, it is very likely that our spring break will be more than the normal one week. Like concerts, conventions, and other gatherings, the capitol is usually a lot of people in a small space, which is now illadvised for the time being. Once the virus threat passes, the legislature will reconvene for a shortened session and we will finish our unfinished business. For more info on COVID-19, our state’s info web page is www. health.mo.gov/coronavirus. The federal government’s page is www.coronavirus.gov.

owner and need to apply for a loan, visit https://disasterloan. sba.gov/. We’ve already seen examples of folks making a concerted effort to patronize small businesses in whatever way they can, whether by ordering take out or buying gift cards for later use. These are great ways to shop local and help out these “mom and pop” operations that will undoubtedly struggle through this — as long as you continue to social distance in the process. Obviously, those out of work are hurting as well. The bill that we passed last week, which President Trump signed into law, will give our workers the opportunity to use paid sick leave if they have to quarantine themselves due to a COVID-19 infection or need to

care for a family member who is ill with the virus. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides temporary federal coverage for paid sick and family leave to all employers with fewer than 500 employees. This coverage is provided using a tax credit for employers, so they aren’t shouldering the burden of paid leave either. The bill also provides additional assistance to states so those out of work due to COVID-19 don’t face unnecessary delay in getting unemployment claims processed or receiving payments. Congress continues to look at additional ways we can help Americans get through this unprecedented time in our nation’s history.

By State Sen. Dave Hegeman

those locally owned and family businesses that are always there for us. There are still a lot of people going to work each day, whether they are EMTs or those that run the local donut shop. Let us take this time to not only thank them, but support them in any way we can. Order some take-out food, buy gift cards for friends and family to use after this crisis passes and help keep these businesses around for the future. This is also a good time to check in on your neighbors. We probably all know someone who lives alone and is having to stay inside. I believe it is possible to practice social distancing, while still being friendly and a good neighbor. Call those family members and old friends who live a state or two away. Chances are, they are experiencing the same things you are, or have the same questions. If we come out of this a little stronger, smarter and closer to each other, then it will be a big victory for all of us.

Kindness our weapon

There are a lot of advantages to living in rural Missouri. Fortunately, for the most part, many of the stresses that affect people who live in more populated areas are completely unknown to us. However, I believe this has changed, and in an incredibly short amount of time. The coronavirus has changed everybody’s life, in one way or another, in only a matter of two or three weeks. What started as an illness on the other side of the world has spread faster than most people can comprehend. We have gone from hearing about a few cases on the coasts to every school district in Missouri closing their doors for the near future. Phrases like “self-quarantine” and “shelter-in-place” are now as common as saying hello or asking, “How about this weather?” But, the coronavirus also means businesses closing and restaurants only offering curbside service, delivery or pickup. I believe this is a great time to support

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March 25, 2020

Waste hauler maintains weekly service, announces new protocols for pickup According to Lance Rains, Gallatin City Administrator, a letter was received on March 23 from the city’s solid waste hauler, Rapid Removal, which outlines new protocols for trash pickup and postpones city wide cleanups. Due to Covid-19 virus pandemic and its unknown life cycle, Rapid Removal Disposal, Inc., (RRD) has decided to follow the response set forth by national waste haulers in the U.S. and suspend weekly bulky item pickup and spring cleanups. Suspending these two services will minimize the virus exposure to sanitation workers. In addition to the above two

changes, all waste companies have implemented the following: • Carts only, nothing on the outside. • Bagged trash only if not carted. • Increase the bag limit to 12 (13 gallon). • Workers are to not come into close contact/proximity with residents while on the route. • All move-in or move-out trash pickup is suspended. • Maintaining weekly trash service takes priority over all special requests. Rapid Removal Disposal and all waste haulers are working hard to maintain weekly trash service.

Hamilton advances to ‘Strongest Town Final Four’ Hamilton edged Athens, OH, to advance into the Final Four of competition in the Strongest Town competition. Strong Towns is a national media organization whose mission is to advocate for a model of development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient. Hamilton was selected for the Sweet Sixteen competition by a panel of judges from over 1,000 nominations from around the world. Winners are determined by a weighted vote of Strong Town Members and the general public. Anyone with an email address may vote in the competition. This round of the Final Four competition involves a podcast highlighting Hamilton. The podcast was an interview conducted by Jacob Moss of Strong Towns. The Hamilton podcast will begin airing on Tuesday, March 24th. To vote for Hamilton in the Final Four Round, log on to the Strong Town website at www.strongtowns.org. Click on the Strongest Town link and follow the directions on how to vote. Hamilton is the smallest town in the competition and the only Missouri community chosen. Hamilton’s Final Four competition is Watertown, SD, with a population of 20,488. Voting in this round commences on Tuesday, March 24, and runs through Friday, March 27. People may vote once per day. Due to COVID-19, Missouri Star Quilt Company has closed its in-town shops through the end of March.

Gallatin R-5 hires teachers Teacher and staff positions were offered, and resignations accepted during a meeting of the Gallatin R-5 School Board held March 19. The board entered into executive session to discuss personnel. After returning to open session, the board approved the following to be tenured for the 2020-2021 school year: Jessica Fitzgerald, Brittney Ghidoni, and Chad Sullenger. The following positions were offered for next school year: ● All elementary probationary teachers: Allie Dolan, Amanda Durbin, April Fenimore, Amanda Harper, Kelsey Peterson, Casey Sweatman, Carly Talbert and Jennifer Youtsey; ● All middle school probationary teachers: Kirbie Crouse, Penny Gardner, Jack Malo, Samantha Parman, and Chris Wever. ● All high school probationary teachers: Amy Holder, Kelly Lee, and Ally Ockenfels. ● Part-time teaching positions were offered to Debbie Cross, Julie Rains, and Debbie Sweatman. ● Staff positions were offered to Philip Berry, transportation director; David McLey, head custodian; Stephanie Lollar, food service director; and secretary to Lesli Lin, Carol Walker, Missy Chadwick, Terri Feiden, and Karen Johnson; nurse to Jennifer Bottcher; and bookkeeper to Vicki Corwin.

The board accepted the resignations of Susan Allen, Mary Jarboe, Rhonda Malo, and Robin Estenbaum for the end of the 2019-2020 school year. The following positions were offered for the 2020-21 school year: Kayliss Evans, first grade teacher; Vicki France, elementary special education teacher; and Garrett Peterson, vocal music. Interviews to fill a vacancy on the school board were scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 24. Dr. Copple discussed issues regarding COVID-19 and procedures for the district for students and personnel. Abilities First for occupational therapy services was approved and includes an occupational therapy assistant for a threeyear contract ending on June 30, 2023. Additions to the substitute list were approved. Reports were presented by Dr. Copple; Principal Burke; Principal Collins; Principal Thogmartin; and Activity Director Gann. This report is based on the unapproved minutes of the public board meeting held at the school on March 19. Present were Jesse Bird, Tim Bradford, Pam Critten, Jeffrey Donovan, Trent Dowell, and Amy Heldenbrand. Dr. Copple, Principals Burke, Collins, Thogmartin, Activity Director Gann and Board Secretary Corwin were in attendance. Guest in attendance was Wesley Gay. Next board meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

Robert Smith, Gary Jones, Courtney Bird and Markay August

Altamont Post Office receives new flag Markay August, Regent of the Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, noticed the American Flag hadn’t been flying at the Altamont Post Office over the past few weeks. She talked with Luke Wilson and Courtney Bird, both Postal Service Employees at Altamont. They explained that the flag had been taken down after it was damaged by a recent storm. A flag had been ordered, but it was on back order and hadn’t arrived yet. They also wanted to make

Election postponed (continued from page 1) Secretary Ashcroft said. “Missouri has 116 separate election authorities, almost all who are elected in their own right, and we have come together to help protect Missouri voters. These are difficult times, but I am grateful for how we have responded, worked together and come to a resolution that helps every single Missouri voter.” The executive order also states the following: • The closing date to register to vote remains March 11. • The deadline for filing as a write-in candidate for office remains March 27 at 5 p.m. • The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot (Section 115.279, RSMo) shall be May 20. • A public test of voting equipment shall be completed no later than June 1. • In-person absentee ballots may be cast until 5 p.m. June 1. • The deadline by which absentee ballots must be received by the election authority (Section 115.293.1, RSMo) shall be 7 p.m. on June 2. • Military and overseas voters must request a ballot from an election authority by 5 p.m. on May 29, and the deadline for local election authorities to make ballots available to such voters is April 18. Military and overseas ballots must be received by the election authority by June 5. CORRECTION In the print edition of the March 18, 2020, Gallatin North Missourian, it was incorrectly reported that the health department had ordered closings and/or restrictions. We apologize for the error.

sure the proper procedure was followed when the flag was raised. Mrs. August got in touch with Gary Jones, Commander with the Gallatin Frank Frazier Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post #2172. The VFW donated a flag. Present for the hoisting of the flag on Monday, March 23, were Robert Smith, past Gallatin VFW Commander, Gary Jones, current Gallatin VFW Commander, Courtney Bird, post office employee, and Markay August. Luke Wilson is not pictured.

Guidance for auctions during COVID-19 outbreak by Cheryl Alexander, RN, Admin., Daviess County Health Depart.

As the current situation dictates, we are providing information as we get it to our local residents about events that may be coming up in our area. We have had some questions about auctions during this time due to the “less than 10 people” recommendation to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Daviess County Health Department, and all other health departments in Missouri, do not have any jurisdiction over auctions themselves. We have the ability to enforce rules concerning serving of food at these events, but even then, the rules come from the State Department of Health. Since auctions are a big part of our agricultural community and the food chain we depend on, shutting them completely down could cause a bigger problem across the country. Many agricultural groups and associations are taking steps to get information out to their members about how to protect themselves and their customers during the coronavirus outbreak. As the Health Department, we agree with the steps many of them have already outlined in their guidance, but would like to put that guidance here for anyone attending these auctions to be aware of: 1. The biggest thing is going to be social distancing of six feet (6’). If people can spread out, then this will greatly reduce chances of exposure to the coronavirus. Also being able to have auctions outside versus in an enclosed building help with ventilation and social distancing needs. 2. Have more hand sanitizer or hand-washing stations available. This is important because there are usually limited facilities for keeping your hands clean at auctions. 3. If you are sick, do not attend the auction. 4. If you are a seller and do not need to stay to watch your things sell, leaving the auction allows for more buyers to attend while maintaining the social distancing standards. 5. If you do not need to be at the auction to buy something critical to your business, please do not attend to allow for more physical room for the social distancing standards. 6. If at all possible, taking bids online or by phone will decrease crowd size. This is also a good way to get buyers from a larger geographical area, and possibly better prices. 7. If food is served at any of these auctions, it will be carry-out only (no dining in). Again, these are our recommendations but are not hard-fast rules as we have no jurisdiction. To prevent any new rules about auctions to come down from the State level, we all need to do our part. We also need to protect our food chain and auctions are a big part of that in Missouri. If we continue to work together then we will be able to keep more people safe with as little disruption as possible.

Spike: Letter to a new granddaughter Once there was something called Y2K. People were anxious about computer malfunction and society grinding to a halt just because the calendar changed from 1999 to 2000. It was such a hoax (but the anxieties were certainly real). Most Americans know where they were when the 9-11 terrorist attack occurred. In the immediate aftermath, we united in ways never felt since the times following the victories of World War II. But this threat is different. We’re to fight by washing our hands and staying at home when

we’re sick – normal things we’re suppose to be doing anyway. Instead of pulling together, we’re to keep separated from each other whenever possible. Common sense never seems very exciting. Who knows what disasters and pandemics you will witness, Claire, during your lifetime. But don’t despair. You will also experience so much that is so very good -- a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven, or getting the giggles with your best friend, or the romance in a first kiss. There is so much for you …for all of us… to look forward to.

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I’m sorry that this coronavirus event is something that will mark your birthday. I doubt if the first prayer you learn will be the one that has been so meaningful to me during hard times past. But someday, when you get older and perhaps as I hold you close, let’s talk over this one that’s so widely known yet so seldom remembered: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Love, Pops

March 25, 2020

Gallatin bids on streets, mower, FEMA funds clarifier

Dungy’s meat sale winners announced Jeremy and Rikki Dungy bought a Travis Kelce autographed helmet, rookie card, and certificate of authenticity all enclosed in a glass case, at the Gallatin Rotary trivia night silent auction on February 1. On February 6, a few days after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, they announced on Facebook that there would be a giveaway at the store from February 6 thru March 13. They would give away the prize during their semi-annual meat sale. It was a purchase-to-win giveaway and over 500 entries were received by March 13.

The big winner was Jessica Holcomb. Jessica’s husband Tony is pictured accepting the prize. Jake Cameron of Winston and Lakota Curtis of Gallatin were also winners. Jake won a BBQ grill along with bottles of lighter fluid, and two large bags of charcoal. Lakota Curtis of Gallatin was the winner of a $100 gift certificate for commenting, liking, and sharing the sale ad Facebook post. Dungy’s Market is about to celebrate 15 years of business on April 1, 2020.

Gallatin North Missourian Thursday, April 27, 1916 It is the old old story of too much whiskey, what it will cause man or boy to do under its unholy influence, and the sad ending. Robert Eads of Lock Springs, 24 years old, is in the county jail here and will probably face the charge of murder as the result of an assault upon George W. Buster at Lock Springs last Friday evening. Mr. Buster died this morning from the effect of his injuries. The assault, according to information received here, was without provocation. Young Eads struck Buster over the head with a singletree, according to the report and from the injury laid in a semiconscious condition from Friday until this morning when he died. Young Eads, it is said, had been to Chillicothe Friday afternoon and had been drinking. Upon his return he went into the Jesse Buster livery barn and thereon accused George Buster of having $2 of his money. Mr. Buster, it has since developed, never had any of Eads’ money and Eads had given $2 to Clarence Wade to keep for him. Why Eads placed the accusation against Buster is not known. After demanding the $2 Eads went outside and picked up a singletree. Buster, it is said, also picked something up to defend himself, but Eads struck the fatal blow before Buster could gain his balance. The blow injured the

skull and no hope was held for his recovery. A coroner’s inquest is being held over the body this afternoon at Lock Springs and after receiving the jury verdict Prosecuting Attorney Hicklin will file the charge against Eads. Young Eads was brought to Gallatin and placed in jail Friday night by Sheriff S.R. Surface and he has maintained silence ever since, refusing to comment in any way concerning the assault. Sheriff Surface had not told him at noon of the death of Buster. Robert Eads is a son of Francis Eads, a former resident of the Lock Springs community. He was never regarded as a bad boy. George Buster was about 55 years of age and a law-abiding citizen. C. D. Buster of Gallatin is a brother. Eads gets 10 years Thursday, Dec. 14, 1916 Robert Eads pled guilty to the charge of murder in the circuit court Monday and was given 10 years in the penitentiary. The trial was docketed for Monday, but after qualifying a jury, Atty. Jack Davis of Chillicothe, who represented the defendant, compromised with the court. Eads pled guilty and received the minimum sentence. Atty. Davis expressed himself as being highly satisfied with the compromise. Sheriff Surface will probably take young Eads to Jefferson City the first of the week.

No news is murder…. Assault at Lock Springs proves fatal

Gallatin board of aldermen accepted bids for street repairs, a new mower, and a new trailer during their meeting held March 23, but held off on a bid for mowing its three cemeteries. Herzog’s street bids were accepted for East and West Van Buren $96,096 and North & South Daviess $122,148. One other bid was received from Keller: East & West Van Buren $110,700, North and South Daviess $158,400. Mower bids were opened, and Terry Implement’s bid was accepted for a new Ferris mower plus trade in at $7,684. One other bid was received from Earley Tractor for a new Grasshopper mower plus trade in at $6,600. Trailer bids were opened for a 22-foot trailer with a 14,000-pound capacity. Bonnett Trailer Sales bid was accepted at $6,176.80. Three other bids were received from Woodworth $7,950; Terry Implement $7,850; and Trailer Town $7,300. Cemetery mowing bids were opened, but the board moved to not accept any of the bids. The bids were announced as follows: Legendary Lawn Care; Lile $95 and Greenwood/Brown $580; Adam Perry: Lile $280 and Greenwood/Brown $1,080. City Administrator Lance Rains provided an example ordinance for the board to review regarding restrictions on a medical marijuana dispensary within

the city limits. The City does have the ability to reduce the distance a dispensary can be located from a church or school; but the city can’t increase the current state statute requirement of 1,000 feet. Officially, the City of Gallatin has been funded by FEMA for its sewer plant clarifier replacement project. The clarifier must be replaced due to the 2019 flooding. Police Chief Mark Richards submitted an activity report dated March 23 for the board to review: one hit and run, property damage; one sex offense; one citizen assist; one resisting, interfering police; one welfare check; one litter, pollution; one trespassing; one peace disturbance; one citizen dispute; one nuisance. The Police Department has received several calls relating to what precautions Gallatin is taking regarding the COVID-19 virus and the public’s restrictions. Police are currently observing the statewide regulations put out by the Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. City Court has been rescheduled for April 13. There are three dogs in the pound. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that water crews worked a water main break yesterday along South Main Street

in front of Garlick’s Body Shop. Micro Comm’s annual support bid for the city’s water plant scada system for $3,500 was accepted by the board. Bills in the amount of $22,856.26 were approved for payment. Administrator Rains will be drafting an employee procedure regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic. David Roll with Daviess County Emergency Management Agency announced Daviess County has adopted an Emergency Operations Plan. David is requesting the City of Gallatin to adopt a similar emergency operation plan and city may use the county’s plan and make additions to the plan as needed. The board is interested in working with a collection agency for outstanding utility payments and would like to hear what Prime Shares’ best offer is for collecting on a specific outstanding balance. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Gallatin held on March 23 at city hall. Present: Mayor Barb Ballew, Board President Carol Walker, Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Dan Mccann, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, David Roll with Daviess County Emergency Management Agency.

Katie Ward rising star among consulting professionals Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced recently that Katie Ward, Analysis Director at Maine Pointe in Boston, MA, has been acknowledged in Consulting Magazine’s “2020 Rising Stars of the Profession” issue for excellence in operations management. Katie is the daughter of Mike and Sandy Ward of Gallatin. She is a 2004 gradute of Gallatin High School. In addition to being featured in the March issue of the magazine, winners will also be recognized at a celebratory gala awards dinner in Chicago on April 16. The publication acknowledged “35 under 35,” highlighting 35 of the best consulting professionals in the industry. According to the publication, this select group “is poised to do many great things.”

This annual recognition includes consultants who have made the biggest impact for the industry and their clients, Katie Ward and includes winners among multiple categories including Leadership, Client Service, and other service line and client industry categories. Ward is also a two-time recipient of Maine Pointe’s Peak Performance Award. “Katie is one of the most dedicated, professional, meticulous, focused and driven consultants I have ever had the pleasure of working alongside,” said Stephen Ottley, Executive Vice

President, Oil, Gas & Chemicals at Maine Pointe. “The fact that she combines these qualities with humility is what makes her truly exceptional. Katie takes the time to truly get to know people, and for Maine Pointe, she is the ultimate role model for all consultants and analysis professionals.” During her tenure at Maine Pointe, Ward has worked with over 50 clients throughout North America, Europe and Asia to identify supply chain opportunities for clients across multiple industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, oil/gas, chemicals, food & beverage, mining, IT, consumer products and manufacturing. Ward credits Maine Pointe’s leadership with her success. “I have had the opportunity to learn from the best,” she said.

March 25, 2020

WIC: protecting you & your family

Orval Tranbarger

Sailor identified The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that Navy Seaman 1st Class Orval A. Tranbarger, 20, of Mountain View, Missouri, killed during World War II, was accounted for Sept. 18, 2019. On Dec. 7, 1941, Tranbarger was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Tranbarger. To identify Tranbarger’s remains, scientists used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and Y-chromosome DNA (Y-STR) analysis. Tranbarger will be buried in his hometown. The date has yet to be decided.

Go fishing The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges are not otherwise suspended. The waiver of needing a permit or trout tag to fish will run from Friday, March 27, through April 15. MDC will reassess the situation at that point. All season dates and limits will continue to apply and be enforced. Get more info on Missouri fishing at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ fishing

Eating out

All the eating places in Gallatin are appreciative of their customers’ support. All are closed to dine-in, but some still are taking to-go orders. Corner Café is temporarily closed and reminds everybody: Be Safe. It Will Pass. Subway’s dining room is closed to guests. You may still call in orders at 663-2029 and your order will be prepared and brought to your vehicle. Please use their app at Subway.com and your order will be ready for pickup. Mi Mexico’s sign reads: ‘We will be serving to-go orders today only.’ Sale Barn Café will implement the following: carryout, curbside and delivery only at no extra charge. Normal business hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Place your order by calling 663-5512. Active Aging Resource Center is closed until further notice. Meals on Wheels are being delivered on Mondays. Both locations of Joe Jumps in Gallatin and Hamilton are closed. Casey’s has paused self-service, but is happy to serve guests.

by Sherri Carder, Daviess County Health Department WIC at the Daviess County Health Department will have some changes for a few months. The staff at the health department will work with WIC families to ensure that they receive their food packages. The goal is to keep pregnant moms and babies at home if possible. Health department staff members will be calling and setting up times to get food prescriptions and giving instruction how

they will be made available. The health department is asking for patience and cooperation as they work through the changes made necessary by the COVID-19 virus. Local stores are trying their best to be able to fill the food prescriptions; please be patient with the grocery stores. They are struggling to meet demands and are diligently trying to accommodate everyone.If you need an appointment or have questions, please call us at 660.663.2414.

Seventh Day Service Center Thrift Store and Food Bank changes The Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center Thrift Store at 1210 South Willow will be closed until April 5. We are asking that no donations be made to the Center during this time period. The Food Bank will have revised hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. All business will be conducted outside. No one will enter the building. Please remain in your car. Visit the new Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center and message the page to let them know you are there. Follow the Facebook page for updates regarding changes in hours, fresh produce and extra food postings. The webpage is http://foodbank-daviess-county.net.

Jamesport city raises water rates, approves street repair bid The Jamesport City Council approved an ordinance that will raise the water rates in the city beginning on the April billing. This increase would set the minimum service fee to $24 from $23 and each additional gallon of water from .01100 to .01175. In other business at the March 9 meeting, Larry Griffin from Griffin Asphalt visited with the council regarding his bid that had included the cost of a swell that would run along Grant Street between Main and Auberry Grove. Council reviewed the street repair bids that were received. After some discussion over concerns and discrepancies the council felt it was in the best interest of Jamesport to hire Griffin Asphalt. Freda made a motion to hire Griffin Asphalt and Construction for the city street project that is to take place later this summer. Clerk discussed the nuisance properties in town. It was noted that letters will begin this month. Rob suggested sending letters on the downed limbs in town with a focus on Auberry Grove, Broadway and Locust. A motion carried to replace the sliding glass in the city hall at the service window. Council discussed the possibility of annexation on property at the west edge of town. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport Board of Aldermen held March 9 at the Jamesport City Hall. Members in attendance were Freda Garner, Geoff Eads, and Gary Alexander. Councilman Rob Murphy joined the group later. Mayor Dana Urton presided over the meeting.

SCHOOL/SPORTS

March 25, 2020

Health Fair cancelled Due to the COVID-19 concerns the Daviess County Health Department has cancelled Public Health Week including the free lab days scheduled for April 7 and 8. At this time the health department has not set a date to reschedule. The health department has kept the list of appointments and will notify you if able to reschedule.

2019-20 Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters All-NW District Basketball Class 1 Girls Jasmine Taylor 5-8 Kennadie Crow 5-9 Carly Thacker 5-11 Kaylin LaMaster 5-6 Gabby Newman 5-5 Tori Meinecke 6-0 Webby Bailey 5-7 Anna Gladstone 5-8 Sydney Mattson 5-4 Kristen New 5-8 Lacie Lewis 5-5 Jandie Peterson 5-9 Bailee Hoover 5-7 Aubrey Gann 5-6 Emma Craig 5-9 Grace Cotton 6-0 Baylee Knorr 5-5 Kandace Damgar 5-7 Alivia Baucom 5-8 Aubrey Wilson 5-7 Malia Collins 5-6 Jaclyn Pappert 5-10 Olivia Dierenfeldt 5-9 Georgeanne Zahner 5-7 Regan Allee 5-8

Sr. Braymer Sr. Norborne Sr. Hardin-Central Sr. Platte Valley Jr. Albany So. Mercer So. Pattonsburg Sr. Worth Co Sr. Stanberry Sr. Worth County Sr. Princeton Sr. Grundy Co Sr. Tri-County Sr. Grundy Co Jr. N Harrison Sr. South Holt Sr. DeKalb Sr. N Nodaway Jr. Rock Port Sr. Mercer Jr. Platte Valley So. Platte Valley Jr. Osborn Sr. Northwestern Sr. Worth Co

Girls Coach of the Year: Tyler Zimmerman, Osborn

Class 1 Boys Clayton Merrigan 6-1 Mack Anderson 6-6 Chase Farnan 6-6 Landon Poppa 6-2 Tony Osburn 6-0 Kaeden Hutchinson 6-0 Camden Hartley 6-3 Collin Sager 6-4 Tyler Blay 5-11 Preston Thomas 6-4 Austin Kelly 6-0 Zane Reed 6-0 Jakub Hisel 6-0 Brett Emig 5-10 Caden Gann 6-1 Alex Burke 6-5 Drew Quinlin 6-0 Ty Berger 6-0 Tyler Haskell 5-8 Alex Rinehart 5-10 Gage Salsbury 6-0 Steven Chor 5-8

Sr. Platte Valley Sr. SW Livingston Sr. Platte Valley Jr. Mound City So. Mound City Jr. Albany Sr. Mercer Jr. Stanberry Jr. W Nodaway Sr. Princeton Sr. Princeton So. Pattonsburg Jr. Winston Jr. N Harrison Jr. Grundy Co Sr. Rock Port Jr. South Holt Sr. Hale Jr. Stewartsville So. Worth Co Jr. Mound City Sr. Platte Valley

Caleb Sanderson 6-2 Sr. Osborn Hunter Stockwell 6-4 Jr. Northwestern Steven Willhite 6-3 Sr. N Harrison

Boys Coach of the Year: Damon Collins, Princeton

Class 2 Girls Jaycee Graves 5-8 Nora Ford 5-6 Graycen Prothero 5-5 McKenzie Brockhoff 5-11 Gracie Kelsey 6-1 Audrey Elifrits 5-7 Kelsey Stout 5-7 Mercedes Parshall 5-5 Cali Bailey 5-6

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

E Atchison Hamilton Hamilton N Platte E Buchanan E Buchanan Mid-Buchanan E Atchison Mid-Buchanan

Girls Coach of the Year: Cori Elms, East Buchanan

Class 2 Boys Tanner McDaniel6-0 Austin Stevens 6-6 Ethan Kilgore 6-6 Tristen Gibson 5-9 Christian Scaggs 6-3 Ryan Cook 6-2 Phillip Pattison 6-0 Joseph Beaver 6-1 Javan Noyes 5-5 Kaden Hodge 6-0

Jr. N Andrew Sr. Plattsburg Sr. E Buchanan Sr. Gallatin Sr. Mid-Buch. Sr. Hamilton Sr. West Platte Sr. Polo Jr. Mid-Buchanan Sr. Plattsburg

Boys Coach of the Year: Bryce Kemper, Mid-Buchanan

Schools find a silver lining, step up and work it out The coming days, weeks, and possibly even months are going to present new challenges for schools, businesses, and the community as the Coronavirus runs its course. So far, most are responding to this unique challenge in surprisingly positive ways. “I have been very impressed with the teachers and the students during this unprecedented time,” says Dr. Bryan Copple, Gallatin R-5 School District superintendent. “Our teachers are using creative technology such as Zoom and other online tools to help educate the students. The students, likewise, are turning in and completing assignments just as if they were here at school.” Dr. Copple says internet access for some students has been a small issue, but good communication between the teachers and the students has allowed the school to overcome most obstacles so far. “I am very encouraged with the things I have observed in the first week since we had to dismiss classes at Gallatin R-5,” he says. “It is important that we continue to educate the students to the best of our ability and hopefully things will be back to normal very soon. Everyone I have spoken with, parents, students, and teachers can’t wait to get back and finish out the school year.”

or some, distance learning means spending more time with family as parents tackle “new” math and technology tools. Slade Lee, a fifth grader at Winston R-6 School District, says learning from home is, “Not so bad.” Slade says the good thing about distance learning is, “We get to be with our family, and I get my work done a lot

faster.” He says the bad thing about it is not understanding some of the homework. He thinks closing school and going home was a good idea, “I don’t want the Coronavirus spreading in our school.” Slade’s mother Brooke Lee says she spent the first day of school dismissal correcting the homework that her sons Eli and Slade had done by themselves the day before. Then they worked on that day’s homework. “They really needed the lesson explained to them before they started,” Brooke says. “It seemed that when one kid had a question the other had a question. I was dreaming of recess. I feel sorry for the parents that are working full time.” Brooke adds that Slade’s math problem cracked her up: Geoffrey needed a new shed to replace the old one. He wanted to keep the same height as the old shed but double his volume. Slade created a shed 8 feet high x 2 feet wide x 30 feet long. “I laughed until I cried,” Brooke says. “He just looked at me like...what’s your deal?” Brooke showed Slade with her hands what two feet looked like and said the picture he originally had was of an 8 x 6 x 5 shed and the guy he hired to build a bigger shed built a really long and narrow shed. Slade’s response? He smiled and said, “The math adds up.” “All in all, it was nice to spend time with my boys and today was gorgeous outside,” Brooke adds.

ngel Hartwell Michael teaches seventh, eight and physical science at Gallatin. “We are in uncharted waters right now and are trying to figure this out as we go,” she says. She says that several of her

Face masks needed: want to help?

Several hospitals in our area have identified ways the community can help during this outbreak of Coronavirus. Hospitals are currently accepting donations of face masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, medical gowns, and nitrile gloves. When Elaine Bohannon of Jameson inquired about making fabric masks, the hospitals said “Absolutely! Yes, please!” For optimal protection they request that the masks meet specific structural requirements: two layers of fabric and two layers of lining material, OR four layers of fabric Here is a link to the fabric masks that some hospitals prefer. https://www.nkch.org/patients-and-guests/coronavirusinformation/donations. While some area hospitals may have different pattern requests, this pattern is accepted by the hospitals Elaine will be delivering to. Please visit Elaine Bohannon’s Facebook site if you or your organization would like to help with this effort. The completed face masks can be

dropped off today (Wednesday) and next Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. at the Old Fire Station in Gallatin, located west of the business square at the end of Jackson Street. They will then be delivered to the hospitals. Once there, they will be sterilized and put to use. “Most of us are certainly going to be home and many of us have yards of unused material, clean sheets, pillowcases, or tshirts that can be repurposed,” Mrs. Bohannon said. “I’m not suggesting doing this in a group; however, work at your own pace and do what you can.” Please let Elaine know if you have questions. “Maybe we can’t stop this virus, but we can do our part to help protect our healthcare workers,” Mrs. Bohannon said.

Limited transportation provided by OATS OATS Transit will only be providing essential services transportation starting March 23 through at least April 6, 2020. Essential service transportation is defined as dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, food banks, etc. The amount of people on each bus will be limited to ensure safe distances for riders and drivers. Non-essential appointments should be delayed if possible, to limit exposure. The company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and adjust accordingly in hopes business can return to normal.

students are in continual contact with her through different internet sources. They are working on their assignments and doing the best they can. “We are working it out step by step,” she notes. “It’s not an ideal situation, but we are making the most of it.” The Middle School staff are in constant contact with each other to provide help, encouragement, and support. Unfortunately, not all the students have internet service. That makes it difficult to keep those students engaged at this time.

my Prentice McNeely says her seventh and eighth graders from Gallatin are doing AMAZING! “I could not be prouder of them and how they are stepping up,” she says. “Texting, calling, and emailing as they need help or have questions. They are using programs we use in class weekly and continuing to plug along. Super proud teacher!”

ayne Alexander shared the following observation: “I hope all parents, students, and maybe especially school administrators, understand what we are asking these teachers to do! At best this is a very difficult circumstance, and everyone is learning as we go along.”

e sure to visit your school’s Facebook posts or websites for the latest updates. Winston R-6 School District posted on March 20 that the school had delivered the first meal to 22 Winston students. If you would like to be added to the program, it is open to any

student age 18 or younger and is free. Email brobinson@winston. k12.mo.us or call the school, and staff can add you to the list. Currently the school is planning on delivering double lunches and breakfasts for the next day on Monday and Wednesday and a lunch and breakfast for the next day on Friday.

orth Daviess R-3 School District posted that students, parents, and guardians, should go to the school’s web page for information regarding students using online learning sites, https://ndr-iii.northdaviessr-iii. com/online-class-support.

attonsburg R-2 School District has a new district Facebook page and Superintendent Scott Ireland posted on March 20 that starting March 23, the Pattonsburg school district will have lunches and next day breakfast available for pick-up at the school from noon to 1 p.m. The Pattonsburg staff will deliver the meals directly to your vehicle as you arrive at the front of the school. If you live in McFall, the delivery of meals will occur at the city park, daily, from noon to 1 p.m. If you have not signed up for meals yet and would like to receive meals, contact Sherri Gannan at sgannan@pattonsburg. k12. mo.us or at the school at 660-367-2111. Remember the Backpack Buddies Program is being used. These deliveries will occur on Mondays and Fridays at the same time as the lunches are being handed out.

Library suspends access, but offers many alternatives Public access to the Daviess County Library, including community room rentals, has been suspended until further notice. The Jamesport branch has been closed due to staff restrictions. Please utilize the main branch in Gallatin. All programs will resume as soon as possible and safe. Until then, there are plenty of service options—with due respect to social distancing. Patrons over the age of 18 (one per household) will be granted “Outreach” status, thus increasing loans to 25 items with books and audio books loaned for 28 days, renewable for two weeks. Videos are still loaned for seven days, non-renewable, through April 10. Patrons may visit the online catalog at our website, www.daviesscountylibrary.org, and place books and movies on reserve. You may be asked for your log-in name, which is PAT plus your six-digit number (ex. PAT123456). If asked for a password, use “read,” all lower-case. Once books have been selected, please call the library to schedule your pick-up day and time. If patrons have trouble with this process, call the library for assistance. Patron library cards may be used to access Overdrive and Axis360. Blocks due to fines or expirations have been lifted for the

time being to allow easy access to digital books, magazines, and audiobooks. These databases are also accessible through the library website. This is a great time to explore the many other online resources offered there. Checkout “Online Resources” in the top right corner; “What’s Happening Now” for Learning Express, grade level databases; and “Adults” for adult learning databases. Finally, to allay any fears you may have regarding borrowing books, as books are returned in the drop box, we are quarantining our materials for nine (9) days before sanitizing, then re-entering into circulation. We do ask that you return books in plastic bags for ease of transfer for library staff. Thank you. The library staff appreciates your concern and understanding. The library’s goal is to continue to provide excellent service but in a manner that promotes health and wellness to all involved—patrons, staff, and community. The library board and director reserve the right to discontinue any or all these services depending upon escalation of this pandemic. Comments may be directed to Elizabeth Plotner, library director, at daviesslibrarydirector@gmail.com.

Meals for whole week delivered Mondays Due to the situation with the COVID-19 virus, Meals on Wheels at the Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin will be delivered once a week until further notice. The Resource Center will provide meals for the whole week but deliver only

on Mondays. Adult in-dining program is suspended until further notice. Please contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828 for more information or to make special arrangements for meals to older adults in need.

March 25, 2020

Winston approves four-day week

Posthumous honor for Bowland Pattonsburg R-2 Athletic Director Lee Warford has learned that former PHS coach Jeff Bowland will be inducted, posthumously, into the 2020 class of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Bowland, who passed away in 2013, served as a teacher, coach, bus driver and athletic director

for the Pattonsburg school system. The next MBCA induction ceremony was set for April 19 at the Double Tree Hotel in Springfield but it has been postponed until August or September. More information on the 2020 induction ceremony is expected later this week.

Winston inducts six into NHS The Winston R-6 Chapter of National Honor Society inducted six new members to the chapter in a ceremony held March 6, 2020 at the school. New members pictured left to right are, Amy Caldwell, Abby Rhoades, Teagan Caldwell, Jakub Hisel, and Brian Lewis.

N. Daviess teacher contracts renewed Tenured teachers were retained and contracts for nontenured teachers were renewed during the March meeting of the North Daviess R-3 School Board. The 2020-21 teacher salary schedule was adopted. R-3 will continue with Missouri Educators Unified Health Plan for health insurance, with the district paying $510 towards plans. The board adopted the 202021 school calendar, a mowing bid was accepted from Bob Woolsley, and applications for summer maintenance help were accepted. Principal Kelly Hightree reported attendance was at 92.89% for elementary, 93.66% for high school, and overall, 93.28% with a total of 62 students enrolled. FFA week was Feb. 17-21. FFA students attended the Farm Show on Feb 21. Homecoming week was Feb 24-28. Homecom-

ing game was Feb 27. Coronation followed and Bryce Smith and Faith Rainey were crowned king and queen. The elementary basketball tournament was March 2-6. Gilman City boys and girls both placed first. Parent/ teacher conferences were held March 12, with no school on the 13th. Fourth quarter has started and FFA events and contests have been cancelled. Family Fun night was cancelled. Superintendent Daniel Street reported on facility updates, and the possibility of looking for another bus and other school vehicle. The next meeting was set for April 13 at 6 p.m. in the conference room in Jameson. Board members present were Paul Caven, Natalie May, Jason Lewis, Jim Duly, Amy McMahon, and Patty Baker.

The Winston School Board approved moving to the Four Day School Week Calendar Model for the 2020-2021 school year during its meeting held March 18. Following a community meeting, surveys were distributed to provide feedback to the school board. Surveys returned showed 79% of parents, 90% of staff, and 86% of students supported the district moving to the Four Day School Week Calendar Model. When parents were asked what their biggest concern was the top responses showed that 62% had no concern, 16% said length of the school day, 8% said childcare and 6% said quality of instruction. When parents were asked what they saw as the biggest benefit the top responses showed that 45% said being able to schedule appointments/student attendance, 17% said more family time, and 8% said no snow days. Under the Four Day School Week there will not be reduction of student instructional or staff work hours. Hours will be reallocated throughout the school year by increasing the instructional day length by forty minutes (7:50am-3:35pm), students will attend a consistent Tuesday – Friday schedule and teachers will attend scheduled Mondays

for professional development. The Winston School Board approved a junior high softball coop with the Maysville school district for the 2020-2021 school year. The Winston School Board approved a bus bid from Midwest Bus Sales for $80,468. The new bus will be partially paid for with a $20,000 grant awarded to the school district. In executive session the board offered returning probationary teachers’ contracts for the 2020-2021 school year. They hired Drew Livingston of Pattonsburg and Ceshia Pfleiderer of Cameron as teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. They accepted the resignations of teachers Rebecca Nehlsen and Tammy Dustman. Currently the district is providing free meals for students. For those students participating in the meal program, meals

are being delivered with double lunches and breakfasts for the next day on Monday and Wednesday and a lunch and breakfast for the next day on Friday. There is a drop box located in front of the school so that student work that is not turned in online can be dropped off at the school. Teachers are contacting students and parents frequently during this time. Parents and students can also contact the office or teachers if there is anything that the school can help with. BackPack Buddies were distributed on Monday and should cover the next few weeks. If your family receives this service and did not receive this BackPack Buddies distribution, please contact the school. Third quarter grade cards that were not picked up on Monday have been mailed home.

KAAN/KKWK Basketball All-Stars

February Character Kids were Saylor Eiken (6), Taiton Caldwell (4), Hayden Pearson (5), Eli Lee (3), Gracie Youtsey (2), Charlie Hyatt (PK), Juliet West (K) and Bentley Clark (1).

Girls Laini Joseph Jr. Cameron Gracie Kelsey Fr. E. Buchanan Audrey Elifrits Sr. E. Buchanan Addi Ismael Sr. E. Buchanan Lilly Schilling Jr. E. Buchanan Nora Ford Sr. Hamilton Graycen Prothero Sr. Hamilton Cali Bailey Sr. Mid-Buchanan Kelsey Stout Sr. Mid-Buchanan Laken Manns Sr. Lawson Olivia Dierenfeldt Jr. Osborn Savannah BinghamSo. Plattsburg Kelly Baldon Sr. Polo Mary Copeland So. Polo Coach of the Year: Cori Elms, East Buchanan

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Boys Nick Helmich Sr. Cameron Ethan Kilgore Sr. E. Buchanan Owen Forney Sr. E. Buchanan Tristen Gibson Sr. Gallatin Isaac Bird Fr. Gallatin Ryan Cook Sr. Hamilton Blake Gordon Sr. Lathrop Chris Moore Jr. Lathrop Riley Sands Sr. Lawson Christian Scaggs Sr. Mid-Buchanan Javan Noyes Jr. Mid-Buchanan Austin Stevens Sr. Plattsburg Kaden Hodge Sr. Plattsburg Joe Beaver Sr. Polo Jacob Hisel Jr. Winston Coach of the Year: Bryce Kemper, Mid-Buchanan

February-March meetings reported Feb 10 Meeting •The board offered Pamela Cox a part-time principal a contract for 2020-2022 at a salary of $31,650. They also offered Principal Wade Hall a contract at $56,500. •Under old business, the board adopted a calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. •The Board approved the CD investment of $150,000 for 8 months at 1.86% APY with Home Exchange Bank. •The Board reviewed MSBA updates with no action taken, and no action was taken after a discussion on Transportation. •During the New Business session, the board moved to seek bids for the Financial Audit for 2020-2021 year. The Board approved the purchase of a Laptop from SHI. •The Board renewed membership in the OSBA Health Insurance consortium. No action was discussed after a discussion on the budget. •The next regular meeting will be March 10th at 6:00 in the superintendent’s office. March 10 Meeting •Reports from the superintendent and principals were

given. •During the old business session, the board accepted a bid from Conrad and Higgins to perform the financial audit for 2020-2021. They also approved the MSBA Update 2019 Part C as presented by the administration. •The board approved a salary increase of 1% to the certified salary schedule and an increase of 2.5% to the non-certified salary schedule. •Benefit updates were approved for 2020-2021 as presented by the administration. This included increasing the Defined Health Insurance Contribution from $483.25 to $500. •Wagler Photography was selected to handle school pictures in 2020-2021. •No action was taken after a discussion about the audit. •Following the executive session, the board renewed the tenured teachers as presented by the administration and renewed the list of non-tenured teachers as presented by administration. The next regular meeting will be April 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

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Courthouse to screen all who enter Due to the severity of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Daviess County Commission is requesting limited activity in all offices in the courthouse. All persons entering the building will stop at the “red” line and will be screened for fever, coughing, and illness. If you can conduct your business by phone or email, you are asked to do so. Do not enter the building unless necessary. If you need to come to the courthouse in person, please call ahead and make an appointment. Daviess County Commissioners apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this crisis. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the comCOMMISSION mission on ongoing work. Due to the wet weather the crew is working in the shop and only making emergency repairs in the county. The commission entered closed session for legal discussion from 8:30 to 10:05 a.m. Ben Becerra & Larry Adams, Jr., sheriff department; Jason Smith, coroner; Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Department; David Roll, Emergency Management; Robert Mazur, 43rd Circuit Security; and Mike Booth, SEMA, were present for the closed session. Wayne Uthe made a motion to enact additional provisions for entering the courthouse pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court and 43rd Circuit Judge revised orders; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. David Cox made a motion to update the Proclamation Statement for the Emergency Operations Plan; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. New documents were signed. Kevin Neff, Finley Engineering, and Scott Smith, Green Hills COUNTY

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Communications, met with the commission to discuss installing phone cable. They are wanting to replace all of their copper lines with fiber cable. Most of the line will be buried 36” until culverts then 5’ deep. Discussion was held. The commission will investigate and let them know. The issue was continued until next week. A bid opening was held at 10:35 a.m. The scheduled bid opening was delayed due to the emergency closed session. Lawn Care – Mitchel Ott, Double Ott Lawn Care, was present. Bid details will be included in next week’s minutes. Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept the bid from Double Ott Lawn Care for $45 per mowing for the 2020 season; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. CART Rock — Tina Trosper, Trager Quarries, was present. Bid details will be included in next week’s minutes. Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept all county wide bids for rock; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. David Cox made a motion to accept the low bid for all townships except Grand River and Salem that were tied between Norris and Trager. Those both go to Trager by preference of the township; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. Culverts – No one was present. Only one bid was received – Metal Culverts, Inc. David Cox made a motion to accept Metal Culverts, Inc bid for corrugated pipe in several forms; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. This was the only culvert bid presented. Wayne Uthe made a motion to approve a request from Solid Waste District for permission to request a grant for a new pickup; Jim Ruse seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. The commission spoke by phone with Ivan Schraeder, county attorney, regarding ongoing issues. David Cox made a motion to approve Order 2020-2 to instruct Pam McNeel to move 2020 budgeted funds to the assessor’s fund; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. At 1 p.m. the commission met with all office holders to update them on current courthouse entry procedures, new payroll reporting instructions, and the latest COVID-19 information. Greg Lewis, FEMA, notified the commission that some disaster projects for the county were about to be approved for funding. Aaron McVicker, SKW Engineering, notified the commission by email that they might be able to reduce some costs on the estimates he left last week. Applications for Road & Bridge crew member were reviewed. The issue was continued until next week. Jackie Spainhower, MU Extension, met with the commission to discuss the Work Ready Initiative. The process tests prospective job applicants to determine how “job ready” our work force is. Those that take the tests and pass would be the recipient of a National Career Readiness Certificate that would be an advantage when applying to an employer for a job opening. Jackie suggested Harrison and Daviess counties would benefit from applying together. She also discussed the advantages

of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone for economic development. The commission expressed their interest in learning more about the Work Ready Initiative. Jackie will follow up in a few weeks. Wayne Uthe made a motion to pass a Resolution to withdraw from MPR Insurance for the 2020-2021 coverage year; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. Sally Black, assessor, spoke to the commission regarding options for doing onsite new construction visits with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. She was advised to formulate her own policy for her office, as long as it conformed to the court orders in place. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the March 18, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.

Republican caucuses canceled The Daviess County Republican Committee has received notice from the Missouri Republican Party that county caucuses across Missouri that were scheduled on April 4 have been cancelled due to the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. New procedures effective immediately will be for the Daviess County Central Committee to meet by phone on April 4 to select delegates to attend the Congressional District Caucus on May 30 and delegates to attend the State Republican Convention on June 20. No Daviess County public caucus will be held this year. For more information please contact Daviess County Republican Chairman, Larry Adams, Jr., at 816-853-1287.

Minnesota man hides out in the woods Jeffrey R. Knott, St. Cloud, MN, was charged March 23 with leaving scene of accident, E felony, and misdemeanors of possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, following too closely, and failure to maintain financial responsibility. According to the probable cause statement, Knott fled after an accident on I-35, south of the Route DD bridge. The crash occurred at 1:30 p.m. on March 22 when Knott’s Acura struck an SUV which was being towed by a motor coach, causing damage to the motor coach, the towing device and the SUV. The motor

coach was driving in the right lane when the rear of the towed unit was impacted by the Acura, and came to a controlled stop on the shoulder. Knott offered cash to the occupants of the motor coach in lieu of involving law enforcement, but they refused his cash offer. Knott left the scene of the accident and was apprehended by officers several hours later, at 9 p.m., when nearby residents located him hiding in the woods. Knott was attempting to avoid detection while waiting for two men from Minnesota to come pick him up.

to James and Sheila Ruse, trustees of the Ruse Revocable Living Trust; tract in Jamesport Township from Nail Excavating LLC to Austin Tyler Martin; tract in Washington Township, an undivided one-half interest, from R. Schmidt Farms to RP & RB Schmidt Farms LLC. Beneﬁciary Deeds Tracts in Sheridan Township from Jerry and Michelle Wilson to Christy L. Grissom, Jason B. Wilson, and Alisa A. Evans, LDPS; Lake Viking lot #539 from Alfred C. and Delores A. Hagemann to Delores A. Hagemann, trustee of the Delores A. Hagemann Living Trust; Lake Viking lot #MH95 and #MH96 from Angela Waltz to the Angela Marie Waltz Revocable Living THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES Trust; NOT tract in Union Township from Assessor’s OﬃcePATROL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ROUTINE Kevin and Danna Noel to Stacy M. Due to the pandemic, if you Brecht; tract in Union Township from

Robert and Kimberly Cornett to Emily LeAnn Smith, Sarah Katherine Butterfield and Robert Blake Cornett as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Colfax Township from Kelly and Frank Quinby, trustees under the Kelly L. Quinby Living Trust, to Russ and Katherine Love; Lake Viking lot #32 from Michael and Sarah Wasmer to Michael L. Wasmer Trust if he is the last grantor to die, to Sarah C. Wasmer Trust if she is the last grantor to die. Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #2500 from Paul and Joan Zimmerman to Brian and Adrienne Bickford. Trustee’s Deed Partial lot in Gallatin from Barry and Kathy Kagay to Kagay Property LLC.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Benjy Cox from Cynthia Cox. Civil cases filed: Nicholas Everett Vanderslice, Cameron, vs. Janice Vanderslice, Trenton, petition for declaratory judgment; Jasen W. Chadwick, Jameson, vs. Ashley M. Chadwick, Webb City, dissolution of marriage; Miller Welding LLC vs. McBee Farms LC, mechanics lien; Jonathan Christiansen, Foristell, vs. Circuit Court of Daviess County, Daviess County petition for expungement. Associate Division Thomas V. Atterbury, Independence, was charged March 18 with damage to jail, E felony.

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Donna Carol Calhoon 1932-2020 Donna Carol (Toney) Calhoon, 88, Gallatin, died March 17, 2020, at her home. Services will be held at a later time. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Gallatin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Active Aging Resource Center in care of the funeral home. Susie Walton 1940-2020 Susie Walton,79, of Gallatin and formerly of Altamont, passed away March 23, 2020, at Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Kansas City. Arrangements are pending at this time under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Burial will be at Mt. Ayr Cemetery, Altamont. You may offer condolences and sign the register book at www. stithfamilyfunerals.com Phyllis Jane Bowser 1939-2020 Phyllis Jane Bowser, 80, born Aug. 9, 1939 died March 21, 2020 at her home in Corby Place Senior Living, St. Joseph. She was born in Gallatin to parents, Helen Katherine (Pendleton) and Claud Watson Stigers. Phyllis, and her family later moved to St. Joseph and she graduated from Lafayette High School in 1957. She married William John “Bill” Bowser, May 16, 1964 in St. Joseph, where they made their home. He preceded her in death. Phyllis and Bill had one daughter, Jane Michelle Bowser, born June 8, 1965. Phyllis worked at the First National Bank, in St. Joseph, for many years. She enjoyed traveling her husband and volunteering. Phyllis was active and held offices in many organizations throughout her adult life. Eastern Star,

Social order of the Beauceant, Enlisted Association of the National Guard Auxiliary, to name a few. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter. Private farewell service and interment for Phyllis Bowser will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends were invited to call 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Corby Place Senior Living or Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

Public Notices Doris Nadine Bryant 1931-2020 Doris Nadine Bryant, 88, a former resident of Breckenridge, died on March 23, 2020 at Hillcrest Manor in Hamilton. Doris was born the daughter of Ora Elwood and Edith Lee (Beeler) Boyer on Oct. 24, 1931 in rural Weatherby. She graduated with honors from Coffey High school. She was united in marriage to Charles Franklin “Bill” Bryant on July 23, 1952 by Reverend Elmer Runge in Trenton. He preceded her in death.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE COURT DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: G.H.

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Male; DOB: July 19, 2016 Z.H. CASE NO. 19DV-JU00026 Male; DOB: January 20, 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: BRITTANY HARDIN, JOHN DOE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Juvenile Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The object and general nature of which is a termination of your parental rights involving minor children G.H. and Z.H. The names of the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof. The name and address of the attorney for Missouri Department of Social Services, Daviess County Children’s Division is Ryan F. Kaiser, Kaiser / Lawless, LLP, 606 West 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. Said action has been designated as an adversary proceeding and shall be governed by the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty five ( 45) days after the 25th day of March, 2020, a judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Gallatin North Missourian, a newspaper of general circulation in Daviess County, Missouri. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and seal of the Court this 10th day of March, 2020. Pam Howard, Circuit Court Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI AT GALLATIN BRANDON WAYNE EADS AND JENA LYN EADS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, Dated June 11, 2013 Brandon Wayne Eads and Jena Lyn Eads Co-Trustees Gallatin, MO Plaintiffs, vs. Case No. 20DV-CC0006 ESTATE OF MARY ELLA STECKMAN TURNER, AND, Any Known or Unknown Heirs Defendants NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendants: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Daviess, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is the right, title, and interest in the real property which is the subject of the Petition and legally described as follows: The West Half of the Northeast Quarter; the South Half of the Northwest Quarter; the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section Twelve (12), Township Sixty-one (61), Range Twenty-six (26), in Daviess County, Missouri. The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for plaintiffs is: Blair E. Merrigan MCT Law 123 E. Third Street, Cameron, MO 64429 You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 25th day of March, 2020, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 10th day of March, 2020. CIRCUIT CLERK (To be published) By: Pam Howard, Circuit Clerk

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Friends in Christ The congregation watched the sermon from their homes on Sunday. It was week four of the sermon series “You’re Not Far” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was called “Loopholes” and was based on Mark 6:53-56 and Mark 7:1-13. Gallatin First Baptist Sunday services have been suspended until further notice. Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study has been cancelled until further notice. No choir practice March 25 or April 1. Youth Group and Pioneer Club have been cancelled while school is out. Sunday, March 29, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message from I John 2:12-14, “What Stage of Life Are You In?” The message will be live streamed on Facebook and also available for later viewing. Sermons are also posted on the

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After raising her children, Doris worked as a bookkeeper and small business manager. She worked full time until the age of 70. Doris was baptized at the First Baptist Church, Princeton. She had attended Wells of Joy Church, south of Hamilton, since March 1977. Doris and Bill had six children of which three died in infancy, Jack, Philip, and Mina Lee. Also preceding her in death were her grandparents; parents; daughters Marilyn and Grace; son, John; one aunt; and three nephews. Survivors include sister Roberta Maddock of Maysville; one sister-in-law; one granddaughter; and two nephews. Private family graveside services for Doris were held at Wells of Joy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wells of Joy Church and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home P.O. Box 47 Chillicothe, 64601. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Jeffery Lynn McElroy Sr. 1957-2020 Jeffery Lynn McElroy Sr., 62, Cameron, died March 16, 2020. He was born Oct. 28, 1957 in North Bend, OR. Jeffery was a 1976 graduate of Cameron High School and was a quality control manager at Nelle’s Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his father Ross Cooper, and stepfather Bobby Crews. Survivors include his daughter, Janelle (Dan) Martin, Hamilton; sons, Jeffery Jr. (Katherine) McElroy, Hamilton, and James McElroy, Kansas City; mother, Carol Buntin Crews, Cameron; brothers, Timothy (Jetta) McElroy, and John (Susan) Crews, both of Cameron; and 15 grandchildren. Graveside service was held March 25, 2020 at Monroe Cemetery, Ludlow. Arrangements: Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Est. 1864 . . . “News” every week!

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hank you to everyone that sent cards, flowers, food, memorial donations, calls or came to visit at the time of Donald’s death. Special thanks to Pastor Brian Wilson for his visits and comforting words at the service. Our gratitude to Stith Funeral Home for their kindness, concern and professionalism in our time of sorrow. The service was very nice. Thank you to the military for the memorial rites at the cemetery. He was so proud to have served his country. To the Tim Miller family, the pallbearers, and the ladies who prepared lunch for us, we love you and appreciated all you did for Donald and the family. We are so fortunate to live in communities that care so deeply. Our wish is for God to richly bless all of you. ~ The family of Donald Baker, Patty Baker, Chris and Angie Baker & family, Doug Baker & family, Kerri and Toby Smith & family

church website, firstbaptistgallatinmo.org. VBS will be July 12-17. The “Concrete & Cranes” motto is “Jesus! Our Strong Foundation!” Summer camp dates are June 15-20 (youth), June 22-27 (youth), June 29-July 2 (kids). Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “God’s Peace in Times of Trouble” from Luke 21. Special music was performed by Lesa Leeper. Sunday afternoon service was

a continuation of “The Gospel Project” and was at 5 p.m. We have completed the Old Testament and started a study of the New Testament. Early service is the first Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. before Sunday school. Wednesday evening service is cancelled until spring. Business meeting is held after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Sharon Jones.

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Notices Deadline to be listed in the catalog for Hickory Hill School sale is April 4th. Contact Jonas Lee Yutzy, Jamesport, at 660-6846912 to be listed. Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Revised hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. All business will be conducted outside. Please remain in your car. Visit the new Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center and message the page to let them know you are there. FREE 2 very friendly female puppies, 2-3 months old 660-7723440

Help Wanted PT Grader Operator for Jackson Township Road District. Mail resumes to P.O. Box 37G, Gallatin, MO 64640. Resumes must be postmarked by March 31, 2020. 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. All day Mon., mornings Tues.-Thurs. Average 18 hours weekly. Apply by completing application at Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B S. Main, during weekdays 8am-5pm or email resume to jessica@gpcink.com Daviess County SWCD Equipment Manager. Applicant must have pickup capable of towing heavy equipment, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance. Duties include drill delivery if needed, knowledge of setting drills and mechanical work. Applications may be picked up at 209 Ash Street in Gallatin no later than April 10. Ph: 660-663-3703 ext 3 Chillicothe Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for the position of “Operator” at the Water Treatment Plant. Qualifications include: High school graduate or equivalent. For additional information, please call Randy Hamilton at 660-646-0562. An application and job description may be picked up at the CMU Office located at 920 Washington Street, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Chillicothe

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Dr. Davuluri Dr. Yates Dr. Lee Dr. M. Tonkovic

Dr. Yates Dr. Barnhill Dr. Middleton Dr. Sharma Dr. Mirza Dr. V. Tonkovic

Dr. Jafri Dr. Dugan Dr. Scott

Dr. Ananth Dr. Kesl Dr. Carter Dr. Freeman

Dr. Khan Dr. Mahmood

Dr. Shoaib Dr. Davuluri Dr. Yates Dr. Lee Dr. M. Tonkovic

Dr. Yates Dr. Barnhill Dr. Middleton Dr. Roe Dr. Mirza

Dr. Jafri Dr. Dugan Dr. Scott.

Active/Courtesy Staff Physicians Muhammad Amin, M.D.

Laeeq Azmat, M.D.

Sam Barton, D.O. Srivani Chunchulu, M.D.

Kendall DeSelms, D.O. Nancy Gasparovic, D.P.M. Daut Gjoni, M.D.

Laura Harbison, D.O. Arihant Jain, M.D.

Fred Kiehl, D.O. Barry Littlejohn, M.D. James Neely, D.O. Ly Phan, M.D. Shahzad Shafique, M.D.**

Elisa Vinyard, D.O.

1600 E. Evergreen, PO Box 557, Cameron, MO 64429

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Outpatient Clinic Physicians

Faheem Arain, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry Peri Ananth, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pain Management (Located in Orthopedic Center) Gregory Barnhill, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics (Located in Orthopedic Center) Nancy Brecheisen, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulmonary Medicine Wendell Bronson, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rheumatology Robert Carter, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vascular Surgery (Located in Orthopedic Center) Avon Coffman, D.O.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ear, Nose & Throat Alan Cornett, D.O.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics (Located in Orthopedic Center) S.R. Davuluri, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neurology David Dugan, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics (Located in Orthopedic Center) Steven Freeman, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Maria Gomes, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endocrinology Mohan Hindupur, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Syed Jafri, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gastroenterology James Kesl, D.O.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics (Located in Orthopedic Center) Sabeen Khaliq, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Psychiatry Shahbaz Khan, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psychiatry Les Landau, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Surgery (Located in Cameron Medical Clinic) Eugene Lee, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Urology (Located at Westside Medical Offices) Matthew L. Lukens, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vascular Surgery Zafar Mahmood, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psychiatry Salman Malik, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neurology Mary Jo Middleton, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physiatry (Located in Orthopedic Center) Moben Mirza, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Urology (Located at Westside Medical Offices) Jason Montone, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedic Spine Surgery Shashank Radadiya, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rheumatology Ricardo Ramos, M.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Brian Roe, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Muhammad Salamat, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oncology Thomas Scott, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rheumatology (Located in Orthopedic Center) Sobia Shaffie, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psychiatry Arvind Sharma, M.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Robert Shemwell, D.P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Podiatry Muhammad Shoaib, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neurology Karl Stark, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vascular Surgery (located at Westside Medical Offices) Damien Stevens, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Kerri Thurmon, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Urology (Located at Westside Medical Offices) Marija Tonkovic, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dermatology Viseslav Tonkovic, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dermatology Angela Walker, D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle Specialist Karen Yates, M.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ear, Nose & Throat Sherry Zhou, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endocrinology