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The Wooden Candle opens doors today Kathline Rhoades says opening day for her new store, The Wooden Candle, is today, Wednesday, April 3. The Wooden Candle, located at 110 South Main, offers ladies and girls accessories and home décor, including handmade crafts from local vendors. Kathline and her husband Raymond make the wooden candle holders themselves. Local crafters include Krista Clark with crochet items; and Nancy McBride, Sonya Tabbert and Dana Landes with handmade items. Kathline was invited by Judy Elbert to look over the space behind Elbert’s Department Store to see if it was suitable for her store. “I was planning to start small, anyway,” she says. “I thought I could make the little rooms work.” The store is ready for Easter with lots of bunny rabbits. The Wooden Candle will also offer seasonal items as well as special occasions like prom, graduation and Mother’s Day. Gift wrapping is available for special occasions. Kathline will run the store along with a cousin, Linda Vyrostek. Raymond is a Gallatin native. Kathline is from Hamilton. She worked at the Ellis Fischell Cancer Center in Columbia and Raymond was in construction. They retired four years ago and moved to a farm outside of Gallatin. Kathline says she retired to babysit their grandson Paxton, (continued on page 12)

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In a spring election that attracted just 14% of those eligible to vote, the ballot decision with the most economic impact occurred in Jamesport where voters defeated a proposal to implement a municipal use tax. The count of 39-no, 29-yes was somewhat surprising. Jamesport officials hoped to put a use tax in place in order to benefit from legislation trickling down from the federal government, to the state level, and now to municipalities. The idea is to allow local governments to collect new tax revenue from

Rev. Kyle Taft with his wife, Amy

Rev. Kyle Taft now leads Gallatin Christian Church Kyle Taft began as the new pastor at Gallatin First Christian Church on April 1. The Rev. Taft was born in Tennessee. He was raised and went to high school in Virginia. He received his B.A. degree at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, TN, and his master’s at Emmanuel Christian Seminary in Johnson City, TN. He was the pastor at Mount Bethel Christian Church in Limestone, TN, and most recently the pastor at Town and Country Christian Church in Cameron, where he served for about two years. He and his wife, Amy,

have been married for six and a half years. She is a licensed therapist and has a practice in Cameron. “I’m excited to meet everyone and get to know the community and hopefully be able to serve it and show everyone the love of Christ,” Pastor Taft says. New Children’s Pastor Emily Miller began her first day as Children’s Pastor at the Gallatin First Christian Church on April 1. Emily was born and raised in Gallatin and graduated from (continued on page 10)

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out-of-state retailers who sell to Missouri residents, especially in regard to internet sales. The use tax, as proposed, would immediately affect purchases on the popular online retailer Amazon, which is participating voluntarily as states across the nation look at ways to level the playing field between traditional “brick and mortar” businesses and those online. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has been a proponent of the measure. Voters in Jamesport said “No,” perhaps reflecting a gener(continued on page 3)

Repairs soon underway on five bridges on I-35 A bridge rehabilitation project will begin in April on five bridges located over Interstate 35 in Daviess and Clinton counties. Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to begin work Monday, April 8. The Rehabilitation schedule is as follows: Daviess County ● ● ● ●

Route KK Bridge – Late May thru mid-July Route DD Bridge - Late June thru early Sept. Route B/N Bridge – Mid-Aug. thru late Oct. Route C Bridge – Late Aug. thru early Nov.

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● U.S. Route 69 Bridge south of Cameron – April 8 thru early June

During the bridge projects, motorists should follow signed detour routes. For safety reasons, no traffic will be permitted under the bridge during demolition. Interstate traffic will be narrowed to one lane in each direction, and all traffic will be routed up and over the on and off ramps at the exit. Any reduction of lanes on I-35 will be completed during nighttime hours between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Pothole work & lane closures Pavement repairs planned for the next few weeks will require onelane closures on Interstate 35 south of Bethany. Crews from Herzog Contracting Corporation, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will have intermittent lane closures on both north and southbound lanes of I-35 between U.S. Route 136 (Bethany) and Route C (Pattonsburg) beginning April 1. Lane closures may remain in place around the clock to allow the concrete to cure. Throughout the work a 14-foot width restriction will be in place. Work is expected to continue through mid to late April. The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of April 1-7: ● Route 6 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, April 1-4 ● Route Z – Bridge inspection at the Grand River Bridge, April 1-5.

Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the regions such as pothole patching, striping, signal work. Gallatin Mayor Barb Ballew with members of Gallatin R-5 National Honor Society, from left: Jessica Hart, Z oe Bradford, Essie Williamson, Katelinn Lowe, Ally Johnson, Macie McNeely, Mic Warner.

NHS students put spotlight on Autism The Gallatin National Honor Society conducted an Autism Awareness Assembly for grades 5-12 on April 1 during homeroom as a way to help promote awareness through Gallatin and the school district. Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The learning, communication, and problem-solving abilities of people with autism can range from gifted to severely challenged. Those living with autism and their families face a number of challenges, often needing supports and accommodations in their daily lives. Signs of autism begin during early childhood and usually last throughout adulthood. The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) most recent data indicates autism impacts 1 in 58 children, which is a 30 percent increase from the previous estimate in 2012. The reason for the Autism Awareness Assembly at GHS was not to help raise funds to

“cure” autism, but rather to raise awareness that comes from diagnosing young children and raising funds to provide them with the resources that they need. The assembly was organized by the NHS Autism Awareness Committee and sponsor, Kim Johnson. To start the assembly, Mayor Barb Ballew presented the proclamation declaring April 2019 as Autism Awareness month in Gallatin. Make sure to drive uptown to see the courthouse LIT UP BLUE all month long. Committee members shared information on the autism T-shirts and expressed appreciation to the following business donors: Royal Donors — Humphrey Dental, Wall Street Station, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Gallatin Family Medicine and Lake Viking Marine, Inc. Acceptance Donors — Worrell Construction, BTC Bank, Dungy’s and Landmark Manufacturing. Hope Donors — Lockridge Insurance, Auto Advantage and Gallatin Publishing Company. (continued on page 12)

Access I I g if ts playg round eq uipment to S earcy R - 5 E lementary S ch ool Access II Independent Living Center, located at 101 Industrial Parkway in Gallatin, presented the Gallatin R-5 School District with an $11,000 check for playground equipment on April 3. The equipment includes a swing set and an interactive play wall or “hideout” and should be constructed this summer. The play equipment is for children with or without disabilities. Shown, from left, are Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple; Heather Swymeler, Executive Director at Access II; Nicole Thogmartin, Searcy Elementary Principal; and Jessica Adkins, Marketing Director at Access II.

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Grain Belt Express I don’t know what to think about the Grain Belt Express. But I know opinions run strong in some places, especially if the power transmission lines are planned to go over your property. After years of rejection, court battles and delays, a 4-state transmission line that would connect western Kansas wind farms to the eastern power grid has been approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission. No doubt another round of appeals will occur, and there are more steps involved before the project can actually begin. But we all should be paying attention. A portion of the 200-mile line is to go through eight counties in North Missouri. Daviess County is not one of them. But the controversy is a reminder that perhaps there is reason to consider countywide zoning as a tool which would at least allow a strong local voice in these th itor s i types of decisions. I put more credence in land use decisions rather than on health fears, about how electric devices emit levels of electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) as some suggest. Transmission lines by Darryl Wilkinson do give off EMFs. But electric transmission lines put off lower levels of EMFs than most household appliances. In fact, I read where personal computers measure between 60 to 100 hertz while transmission lines give off lower amounts ranging from 50 to 60 hertz. A recently published fact sheet identifies a review of more than 500 studies by the National Research Council which found no link between low-level EMFs and negative health effects. You should also note how EMFs also decrease as distance increases from the source. And there are setback requirements for transmission lines from dwellings. Improving the electric transmission grid is an essential piece of infrastructure. Even with PSC approval, the project must gain the assent of commissioners of the eight Missouri counties that the line would transverse: Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe and Ralls. If the Grain Belt Express is built, landowners may pursue the right to binding arbitration over disagreements in compensation when easements are granted through eminent domain. There are other safeguards. Outside of Missouri, the project has hit snags. After being challenged in court, Illinois rescinded its approval, saying Grain Belt, without a physical presence in that state, didn’t qualify as a public utility. Not so in Missouri. The project was previously denied by the PSC; the last time the agency said it didn’t have the statutory authority to grant its approval before county commissioners. This was appealed all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court, which overturned the ruling last summer. Maybe you don’t feel you have a dog in this fight. But if you’re a landowner, as you think about transmission lines or wind farms or anything outside your fence row that might impact how you work or live, you should be paying attention. I watched a wonderful actress perform in a play recently. m in b F ie a a ie C m When I went to congratulate her after the show she said, “It’s wonderful. For two hours a night I don’t have to worry about what’s happening in the world.”

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Hi folks! Here at the FSA office, the month of March topped off with 3.68 inches of precipitation compared to a normal 2.47 inches. Here are a few reminders and topics: Spring oats must be reported by May 15 each crop year. Oats are the only spring planted crop with a reporting date different than July 15. Please don’t miss the deadline; late file fees apply! Thinking of burning your CRP acres? March 15 through April 30 is the timeframe to burn cool season grasses on CRP. Some benefits of a fire burn include removing thatch, promoting new growth, improving germination of existing seedbed, creating bare ground for nesting habitat, and helping reduce and control cedars and brush. Burning your CRP in years 3-6 of your CRP contract can meet the Mid Contract Management requirements if it’s performed in the correct timeframe. As a reminder, it is always a good idea to notify your local fire department and any nearby neighbors of your plans to burn. If sericea lespedeza is a prob-

lem in your CRP, burning can remove thatch and stimulate new growth. When the sericea lespedeza is actively growing is the best time to get a good kill with a chemical application of Remedy, PastureGard or another 2,4-D type chemical. With the implementation of the new 2018 Farm Bill it appears that there may be a possibility of new CRP options available to producers. This not only means the potential for new acres to be offered but also, for those of you with existing contracts, an opportunity for your existing acres to be reenrolled. However, with reenrolled acres will come a field review of what’s out there now and the condition it is in. In past reviews what we have found is an overabundance of woody species, noxious weeds, and gully erosion. Numerous cedars, locust and other tree species along with thistles and sericea lespedeza have been discovered on many existing CRP stands. Ditches and other erosion issues are a concern as well. As part of the agreed upon conservation plan

The $30 billion (that’s with a ‘b’) budget to fully fund school foundation formula by S tate Rep. J. Eggleston

The only action the legislature is constitutionally required to complete each year is the budget. The budget process is the people’s representatives deciding how to best spend the people’s tax money for the greatest good. This week the members of the House put their stamp of approval on a balanced, fiscally responsible state operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that starts in July. The 13 appropriations bills that make up the state spending plan contain approximately $29.25 billion in funding ooseyamong the state’s deallocated partments and programs. One of thesi key i l ss s ropoints of emphasis in the budget is fundri ri r ing for the state’s K-12 public schools. As it heads to the Senate, the budget fully funds the school foundation formula with $3.94 billion in funding. The total represents an increase of more than $61 million in funding for the formula. The education budget also includes a $5 million increase

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for transportation expenses for local school districts. Additionally, the budget includes a $3 million increase for the Parents as Teachers program, which I wholeheartedly support. In total, funding for pre-K-12 education is increased by $116 million in the spending plan approved by the House. Another priority expressed in the budget is a commitment to workforce development. The spending plan funds the reorganization of the Department of

Economic Development so that the department can streamline and improve efficiency. The budget plan includes $30 million for the Missouri One Start program to help businesses train their workers and upgrade their skills. Additionally, the budget proposed by the House provides $19 million in funding for the Missouri Excels Workforce Initiative that provides funding to institutions of higher education to develop and expand employer-driven education.

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to provide relief and support to those affected by the flooding emergency. The governor has declared a state of emergency in response to the flooding, which has been most severe in areas near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety’s State Emergency Operations Agency, as well as the departments of Transportation, Agriculture and Health and Senior Services, are dedicating significant resources to areas affected by the recent floods. State by Mandi B ird, Daviess C ounty F S A Executive Director agencies are distributing sandof CRP contracts, participants ences: Missouri Grazing Manual, bags and tetanus vaccines, and are required to control these Forages and Weeds of Pasture, conducting emergency rescue type issues that pose a threat to and a grazing stick. Registration operations when necessary. On the legislative side of existing cover throughout the life is limited to 50 people. Contact of the contract. Failure to do so Nathan Bilke with NRCS at 660- things, I have filed Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, which can result in penalties or loss of 582-7125, ext. 3. CRP benefits. That’s all folks! We know the urges the U.S. Army Corps of The designated nesting 2018 farming year was a roller Engineers to return its primary season on CRP acres is May 1 coaster for the record books. We focus to river management and through July 15 throughout Mis- wish everyone a safe and suc- flood control. I believe the Corps souri for many upland birds and cessful 2019 planting and grow- should rededicate itself to proDarr yl Wilkinson , Editor & Publisher local turkeys. There should be no ing season. Good luck to all our tecting local communities from disturbance to any CRP during turkey hunters and as always, extreme flooding, a mission that this time, including Mid Contract if you have any additional ques- has been steadily deprioritized over the last 15 years. Management practices. If there tions, stop on by. is an invasive species, such as sericea lespedeza, that needs to be treated during the nesting season, these may be allowed on a case by case basis and only www.NorthMissourian.com with prior FSA approval. 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 NRCS and MU Extension will USPS 213-200 Ph:660.663.2154 Email:gpc@GPCink.com hold the 2019 Northwest Misarr i inson itor u ish r Facebook.com/GPCink GPC .com souri Grazing School in SavanSTAFF Tammy Huffman, reporter; Jessica Holcomb and Elizabeth Wilkinson, booknah on June 25-27. The tuition keeping/production; Brooke Lee, production; Amanda Eaton, advertising consultant; Margie will be $120 per person (a second Windsor, circulation; Dennis Cox, sports; Ben Gott, Travis Burnett, Neal Hamilton, pressroom. person with full registration will L C Unless specifically prohibited, digital images submitted for publication, excluding studio photos, will be posted online photo galleries and may be available for purchase. be $60). The tuition covers the SU SC T NS In Missouri $36 per year ($33.46+$2.54 tax); out-of-state $45 per year. cost of seminars including meals, SINGLE COPY: 75¢ (70¢+5¢ tax). Published Wednesdays — Periodicals Postage Paid at speaker fees, refreshments, onGallatin, MO 64640. farm tour equipment, fence and ST ASTE Send address changes to Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 water system demonstration, material and following referby S tate S en. Dan H egeman

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‘Full Time’ Phelps changed the role of Lt. Governor This spring Missouri lost a man who played a leading role in changing the powers of the lieutenant governor. Bill Phelps, who died in March, got the nickname “full time” because the central theme of his 1972 campaign for lieutenant governor was to work full time. The prior lieutenant governor treated it as a parttime job. There’s not much for a lieutenant governor to do except to be prepared to take over in case of disability or death of the governor. While our Constitution gives the lieutenant governor some limited Senate tasks, they don’t amount to much. The lieutenant governor can cast the deciding vote to break a tie and can participate in debates when the Senate meets as a committee of the whole. But tie votes and committee-of-the-whole sessions are rare. Finally, the state Constitution makes the lieutenant governor the “ex officio president” of the Senate. But that does not mean much either. Decades ago, Senate rules stripped the lieutenant governor from any real executive powers in the chamber such as assigning bills to committee. In the face of the Senate’s clear desire to control its own affairs, lieutenant gov-

ernors limited their appearances in the Senate, usually just opening the day’s session and then quietly departing. But that changed when Republican Phelps sought to be a full-time presiding officer over the Democraticcontrolled Senate. It came to a head in 1973. When the Senate returned from a lunch break, Phelps dis- by Phill covered that Senate Brooks President Pro Tem Bill Cason, D-Clinton, had ordered staff to block the lieutenant governor from access to the chamber. Only senators, staff and reporters were allowed to enter. Because Cason refused to leave the chamber to explain his action to reporters, I decided to let nature take its course. Sure enough, Cason eventually left the chamber to relieve himself in the Senate’s adjoining restroom. Cason readily agreed to my restroom broadcast interview as he stood next to a urinal defending Senate prerogatives to control its own business. Also that day, Phelps filed a petition with the Missouri Supreme Court seeking access to the chamber so he could

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preside. He ultimately won. In a decision delivered the following year, the court upheld that he was the Senate’s presiding officer. But the court did not define what powers he had as a presiding officer. Phelps sought clarification, despite advice from senior Republican senators to just declare victory. As his colleagues warned, the court subsequently upheld Senate rules that restricted his powers. Seventeen years later, the Supreme Court struck another blow to the lieutenant governor’s powers. The court’s decision involved the constitutional provision that: “On the failure to qualify, absence from the state or other disability of the governor, the powers, duties and emoluments of the governor shall devolve upon the lieutenant governor.” Before the court were conflicting gubernatorial documents and appointments signed by both Democratic Lt. Gov. Mel Carnahan and Republican Gov. John Ashcroft while he was out of the state. In a unanimous decision, the court concluded that the provision disqualifying a governor went back more than a century

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when instant communication from another state was not possible and, thus, a disability to govern. Essentially, the court nullified the constitutional provision because modern communications technologies no longer make being out-of-state a governing disability. But before this case, I got a very different explanation for that provision from Sen. Richard Webster, R-Carthage. Webster said a member of the constitutional convention that wrote the state’s current constitution in the 1940s told him the real objective for stripping the governor’s powers and salary while out of the state was to impose a penalty for leaving Missouri. Webster said he told him there was frustration at the growing number of national and regional organizations holding meetings outside Missouri that governors were attending. In fact, the 1990 two-week state absence of Ashcroft that was the subject of the Supreme Court case included attending a meeting of the National Governors Association. Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press corps. He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism.

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(continued from page 1) Shoal Creek Fire District. All nine of the local votes were nay votes. There were very few other local ballots presenting decisions to voters; most township elections were determined by writein votes, and many other ballots had candidates claiming various elected positions unopposed. Three school districts in Daviess County did feature competition between declared candidates. Voters in the Gallatin R-5 School District elected Jesse Bird and Marty Sweatman to the board, ending the tenure of incumbent Bill Irby. Pattonsburg R-2 voters chose from four candidates with Steven Pankau and Brooke Johnson receiving seats, defeating Nathan Woodward and Jason Teel. North Daviess R-3 voters endorsed James Duly and Patty Baker over Ruth Lewis in a close election.

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In Jamesport, Dana R. Urton was selected as mayor over Rick Shepherd Sr. Another contested race occurred at Jameson where voters selected Deeann Fisher and Lorriann Fisher for village trustee over fellow candidates Patricia Baker and James Cook. At Altamont voters picked Karia Jones and Ryan Clark to serve as village trustees, over Harold Anderson. Contested township ballots were placed before voters at Grand River Township. For trustee, Elaine Bohannon defeated Julie Cox; for township director Steve Bohannon and Arvin Bunker were elected over Paul Caven and Colt Bohannon. One other township ballot featured competing candidates. Voters in Jackson Township selected Chris Smith and David Leeper as township directors over fellow candidates John Wells and Nubby.

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Incorporation of the proposed traveling salesman sold about district can occur only if votfifty gators in the town and the ers also approve an ad valorem Jamesport Mayor pets were growing larger and Rich Shepherd, Sr. .................27 property tax rate, proposed at more dangerous. ► Dana R. Urton ....................37 30-cents for $100 of assessed val● April 5, 1921 – Mayme Ousley Use Tax uation. The initiative originated Yes ..........................................29 became the first woman from the Braymer Volunteer Fire ► No .......................................39 mayor in the state, just two & Rescue. If approved, this is a Jameson Trustee years after women won the move away from funding through ► Deeann J. Fisher ................17 right to vote. Mrs. Ousley was ► Lorriann Fisher ...................16 membership dues to form a taxfamous for beautifying the pubPatricia Baker .........................10 based fire district. James R. Cook .........................8 lic spaces in St. James. She According to Braymer Fire Altamont Trustees had signs erected which stated, Chief Farrel Clevenger, the quesHarold Anderson .......................9 tion of the incorporation of the “Drive slow and see our beauti► Karia Jones ........................18 Shoal Creek Fire Protection Disful city. Drive fast, see our jail.” ► Ryan Clark ..........................13 trict, is leaning towards passage. ● April 6, 1961 – McDonald Chief Clevenger said the elecCounty had been left off the tion results he’s obtained from state tourism map so they Grand River Twp Trustee a news webpage, show Question called their representatives C. Julie Cox ............................29 One regarding incorporation at ► M. Elaine Bohannon ...........34 home from Jefferson City, se261-yes and 165-no; Question 2 Save to current week folder before altering this ad. Grand River Twp Director ceded from the state, and regarding the property tax at ► Arvin R. 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Altamont files late report with auditor On April 1, Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection and other taxing districts. These entities are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor’s Office within six

months of the end of their fiscal year. The report includes information on 107 cities, two towns, and 12 villages, including the Village of Altamont, and 20 taxing districts that submitted late financial reports or other related documents during the month of February to the State Auditor’s Office. Altamont’s report was due Dec. 31, 2018, for fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

Floral shop moves to Cameron area Deanna Grant, owner of The Bloomtique in Gallatin, says that her business has outgrown its little building and is moving to Cameron. The move to 1203 Bryan Road will offer a much bigger, more visible and central place for Deanna to service weddings and events in a wide area. “We’ll be able to expand on our plant sales and have some really good outside space for parking,” she says. “And we will be offer-

Student aid money offered to veterans Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs, according to KHEAA. The federal government also offers programs for the dependents of veterans and service members. Federal programs include: •GI Bill benefits, first passed in 1944 for veterans of World War Two. The federal government offers several versions, with benefits that vary according to when you entered service, when you left the service and other criteria. More changes are coming as the result of the Forever GI Bill, passed in 2017. Visit https:// benefits.va.gov/gibill/ for more information about your options. •Federal Tuition Assistance, for active duty members of all branches of the armed forces, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. For more information, contact the college financial aid office or the unit education officer. •Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, for students who had a parent or guardian die as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 10, 2001. For more information, look under Types of Aid at https:// studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

ing some outdoor container plant sales this spring and then mums and pumpkins in the fall.” The Bloomtique’s last official day in Gallatin was March 30. Deanna will be in and out by appointment and taking phone orders. Renovations are being made to the new building and a grand re-opening will be held in Cameron on April 19. The Bloomtique still wants to service the Gallatin area. So be sure to visit The Bloomtique at 1203 Bryan Road in Cameron, on the north outer road running along Highway 36 off of the exit to Wal-Mart.

A sunrise proposal! Johnnie and Sally Black of Gallatin are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Katy to Mark Gaines of Weston. Katy, a 2008 GHS graduate, has a Master of Science in Education through the University of Kansas School of Education and is currently a teacher at Smithville. Mark, an Air Guard pilot, proposed to Katy at sunrise, as he was piloting a Cessna 172 Skyhawk plane on Aug. 25, 2018, prior to the St. Joseph Air Show. Mark and Katy will be married in a small outdoor ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the Belvoir Winery in Liberty. You can view their registry at www.theknot.com/ us/markandkaty. They are requesting no gifts. Mark and Katy will be honeymooning in Paris, France, in June, with an extended layover in Iceland as they travel both to and from Paris.

Active Aging Resource Center Thanks to all who helped celMenus April 8-12 ebrate Meals on Wheels during Monday: hamburger on bun, March, especially BTC Bank and baked potato, broccoli, fruit; GHS FBLA. Tuesday: ham loaf, sweet potaWe are doing MO-PTC forms toes, green beans, mixed fruit; for Property Tax Credits and Wednesday: pepper steak over Rent Rebates. Charge is $10. rice, broccoli, carrots, fruit bran Call 660-663-2828 for an appoint- muffin, applesauce; Thursday: ment. oven fried chicken, baked beans, Upcoming events: peas, hot roll, pears; Friday: fish April 16: Blood pressure and and cornbread, macaroni and toMatch blood glucose checks, 11 a.m.-12 matoes, cole slaw, peaches. noon. April 17: Board of Directors meeting 10 a.m., Gallatin Baptist Church. AUTOMOTIVE, INC. April 19: Closed for Good Friday.

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Pattonsburg raises wages, buys truck, trades in mower The Pattonsburg Board of Aldermen returned from a closed session on March 12 with a raise for Water Superintendent Adam Albert of $1,500 a year and his salaried hours increased to 60; and an hourly raise for City Clerk Karen Shepherd to $17.50 across the board. Council members’ yearly wages were raised from $400 to $650 and the mayor’s wage from $650 to $900, which will go into effect in 2020. Five new truck bids were received. Pettijohn’s bid on the new truck was accepted at $28,023. The trade in price from Terry Implement Company on the Ferris Mower of $4,900 was accepted. Chester Smith was present to inquire about land for sale and zoning requirements. A zoning hearing was held March 11. Those in attendance were Lonnie Luke, Lucille Lusk and Karen Shepherd to represent the city. No one from the community attended. After first and second reading an ordinance was accepted proposing updates, corrections, and revisions to the existing zoning regulations for the City of Pattonsburg adopted Nov. 12, 1998, as previously amended from time to time. Monthly reports were reviewed and bills paid. Ryan Thurman attended the meeting to ask the council for an adjustment on his sewer charge due to a water leak. The board agreed to adjust the sewer charge based on usual monthly usage. Industrial Development Association representative Tracey Dixon was present to let the council know that Penny Sperry was interested in getting appointed to the IDA board. The board carried a motion to appoint her. A motion was approved to advertise for an alderman to fill an open position until the next election in 2020, and for a fulltime utilities clerk. A motion to get bids on health insurance was also approved. The board entered closed session to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees. The next meeting is April 15. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Pattonsburg Board of Aldermen held March 12. Those in attendance were Mayor Edmon Howard; board members Lonnie Luke, Kelly Hughes, and Dustin Sperry (absent - Sandra Woodring). Also present were Water Superintendent Adam Albert; City Clerk Karen Shepherd; guests Ryan Thurman, Tracey Dixon, Penny Sperry, Lucille Lusk and Chester Smith.

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The City of Jamesport decided to begin setting up a website through the city’s utility software company during their meeting held March 11. Visitor Janean Bankson discussed with the council her plans to purchase a property in town. Ms. Bankson informed the group that her plans were to demolish a building and possibly add new structures. The city clerk advised the council of two properties that the owners were wanting to donate to the city to avoid fines and expenses of cleaning. The council took no action and will revisit this

issue at the next board meeting. Allan Souders and Lisa Hedrick discussed the deterioration of Washington Street. They asked that the city make the necessary improvements before the situation gets worse. The council advised that they would look into the issue right away. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport City Council meeting held March 11. Members in attendance were Geoff Eads, Gary Alexander, Rob Murphy and Freda Garner. Visitors were Rick Shepherd, Janean Bankson, Dana Urton, Lisa Hedrick and Allan Souders.

22 NCMC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Twenty-two North Central Missouri College students, including Natasha Jackson of Gallatin and Lilly Simons of Jamesport, accepted membership into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society for spring 2019. Other new members include Skyler Adkison, Hamilton; Katie Blanchard, Lucerne; Scotty Bowman, Unionville; Jesus Diaz, Milan; Chasidy Finney, Princeton; Makaylah Gordon, Trenton; Carson Hall, Moberly; Kali Harrison, Shelbyville; April Jackson, Bethel; Stetson Klise, New London; Kaitlyn Lewis, Hamilton; Kirsten Moore, Chillicothe; Wyatt Neal, Trenton; Justin N atasha Jackson Pribyl, Union-

ville; Rebecca Richardson, Chillicothe; Annaliese Riley, Chillicothe; Tyler Roof, Unionville; Grant Sands, Unionville; Madison Schnatz, Lathrop; and Beth Snow, Hamilton. Those present were honored and recognized at an induction ceremony held on March 28, 2019. N C M C PTK advisors Lilly Simons are Maryellen Harman, NCMC History Instructor, and Melissa Spencer, Academic Advisor and Recruiter. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited institution offering an associate degree, completed at least 12 credit hours, have a 3.50 GPA or above, and adhere to the moral standards of the society.

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Successful spring for Gallatin FFA

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The FFA spring contest season is drawing to a close and Gallatin chapter members are having success. FFA speakers excelled at area and qualified for districts in Ag I, II, and Advanced Speaking. Kylie Stanger, Alli Baker, and Jacob Wilson received gold ratings and advanced to districts on March 26. The FFA Knowledge team, Silas Giles, Olivia Woody, Libby Wil-

son, and Cloey Waterbury competed on March 26 and will now advance on to state contest with their 5th place finish. At practice CDE events the Gallatin FFA Chapter also enjoyed success. At the Lathrop Alumni Contest the floriculture

team placed 1st overall and brought home a plaque. Addison Burns was third overall at the Lathrop contest. At the NCMC contest Addison Burns placed first overall. At the NCMC contest, the dairy foods team placed 4th overall.

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Exemplary ratings by vocalists District music contest was held March 30 at St. Joseph Central High School. Choir results are as follows: Vocal Solos: Exemplary I Ratings - Macie McNeely and Savannah Riley; Outstanding II Ratings - Caleb Fawson and Mary Haynes. Both vocal ensembles received Exemplary I- ratings. The girls miscellaneous ensemble comprises Mady Ko-

zar, Jennison Lichfield, Mary Haynes, Sarabeth Michael, Destiny Owings, Savannah Riley and Bethany Bailey. The double quartet comprises Destiny Owings, Sarabeth Michael, Mary Haynes, Macie McNeely, Savannah Riley, Burke Dalton, Jordan Donovan and Caleb Fawson. Students receiving exemplary ratings will be attend State Music Contest in Columbia on April 26.

Members of the double quartet, from left, are Destiny Owings, Sarabeth Michael, Mary Haynes, Macie McN eely, Savannah R iley, Burke D alton, Jordan D onovan and Caleb Fawson.

Girls Miscellaneous Ensemble members, from left, are Mady Koz ar, Jennison Lichfield, Mary Haynes, Sarabeth Michael, Destiny Owings, Savannah R iley and Bethany Bailey.

Gallatin FFA Knowledge Team: Libby Wilson, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody, and Silas Giles

Je nna R ains place s seco nd in st at e In the fall of 2018, Jenna Rains placed first in the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives fall speaking contest. The MIC recently held their annual conference in Columbia, Missouri on March 27. During the speaking contest portion of the conference Jenna Rains competed and placed 2nd in the state contest. She then attended the MIC luncheon where she presented her speech to the 200 members present.

FFA speakers advancing to districts: Jacob Wilson, Allie Baker, Kylie Stagner; and Graydee R ains, who was the district alternate for j ob interview.

Gallatin R-5 announces 3rd quarter honor students The Gallatin R-5 School District recently announced the 2018-19 third quarter honor roll. Students on the principal’s honor roll have attained a 4.0 grade point average (GPA). Students on the A honor roll have attained a GPA of 3.66-3.99. B honor roll students have attained a GPC of 3.00-3.65. S eniors Principal’s – Zoe Bradford, Caleb Fawson, Adrian Hernandez, Ceirra Redman, Michael Warner, Essie Williamson. A – Bethany Bailey, Addison Burns, Justice Fry, John Gibson, Marciella Haberland, Riley Holmes, Trent Ishmael, Ally Johnson, Katelinn Lowe, Klayton Lynch, McKay Marble, Shaylea Martin, Kelsey Maxwell, Sarabeth Michael, Graydee Rains, Savannah Riley, Karley Salmon, Owen Schweizer, Tayton Terry, Ayden Wayne, Jacob Wilson. B – Mary Haynes, Sydney Johnson, Jacklyn Maize, Morgan McBroom, Destiny Owings, Colton Rouner, Addison Stanley, Shaylee Walker. J uniors Principal’s – Dylan Burns. A – Aidan Adkison, Aubrey Burns, Ross Critten, Jordan France, Cindy Hacking, Jessica Hart, Kacen Jones, Madeleine Kozar, Macie McNeely, Drew Prindle, Madalyn Shubert, Nicholas Widner. B – Keegan Allen, Haden Bradford, Landon Corwin, Tristen Gibson, Morgan Glidewell, Drayton Harris, Gloria Hernandez, Tanner Hunter, Annie Nelson, Breanne Sample, D.J. Schlaiss, Zack Tustison, J. J. Waters. S oph omores Principal’s — Caragan Baker, Sydney Cook, Burke Dalton, Tristan Hamilton. A – Shanelle Bates, Karina

Hacking, Claire Hemry, Ariel Martin, Maddison Michael, Sarah Morrison, Jenna Rains, Erica Redman. B – Gabe Allen, Allison Baker, Carli Beck, Jonathan Carder, Allen Dutro, Riley Dutro, Libby Endicott, Calvin Grady, Hayden Jumps, Morgan Lee-McGinnis, Jennison Lichfield, Johnny Stout, Johnna Tadlock. F resh men Principal’s – Kyrsten Collins, Faith Warner, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody. A – Brianna Filley, Rebekah Flanders, Hailey Holcomb, Taylor Morrison, Kylie Stagner, Kacyn Wayne, Elizabeth Wilson. B – Andon Allen, Reginald Arnold, Johnathan Baldwin, Veronica Campbell, Jordan Donovan, Amelie Dutro, Dyson Fry, Silas Giles, Taylor Hoover, Carson Lang, Sarah Poplin, Kiah Price, Olivia Prindle, Makayla Rainey, Taylor Schlaiss, Austin Smith, Rodell Sperry, Leinakea Stephens, Mormon Stephens, Jonathan Stoor, Cidnee Toney, Destiny Trimble, Brinley Vandiver. E igh th G ra d e Principal’s — Ella Bradford, Elle Copple, Addison Riley, Presley Wells. A — Ashtyn Allen, Logan Bottcher, Cortney Dalton, Lane Dowell, Garrett Dungy, Payton Feiden, Makenna Glidewell, Gabe Hacking, Brett Hemry, Peyton Johnson, Hadley Jumps, Gabe Parker, Adiline Pratt, Adison Pratt, Nevaeh Ripple, Layton Shubert, Tannah Youngs. B — Ethan Adkison, Evelyn Baldwin, Isaac Bird, Kaydence Clevenger, Micah Hensley, Madison Kirk, John Kliewer, Jarom Lichfield, Madison Moulton, Haliegh Stanhope, Levi Thompson. S eventh G ra d e Principal’s — Emma Chris-

topher, Ashley Feiden, Betty Rogers. A — Abigail Burns, Jasmine Cecil, Hannah Critten, Courtney Crose, Tanner King, Saige Olson, Alayna Rainey, Malulani Stephens, Hallie Vanderslice, Anasen Wayne. B — Grayson Allen, Alex Endicott, Hayden Jeffers, Luke Johnson, Kegan Jones, Laurie King, Sara Kliewer, Kaysi Powers, Addyson Sipple, Joses Waldner, Owen Waterbury, Jaden Wilson. S ix th G ra d e Principal’s — Magnum Fenimore, Piper James, Lyndsey King, Abigail Parker, Olivia Plant, Kaylen Sterneker, Mary Taylor. A — Payton Adkison, Lillie Barnard, Brody Bird, Alyssa Cordrey, Alexis Ellington, Lachlan Gibson, Jacob Jackson, Karydon Jones, Leayrah Leeper, Mason Lynch, Tylee Morrison, Kallie Salmon, James Tucker, Kristen Vanderslice. B — Kerigan Arndt, Justin Chadwick, Case Chrisman, Wade Houser, Michaeley Hunt, Carter Johnson, Damion Lopp, Connor Michael, Avian Miller, Ashten Parker, Travis Shubert, Lucas Tolle, Ethan Williams, Koda Wortman. F if th G ra d e President’s — Sullivan Bird, Pryce Johnson. A — Ward Allen, Brynn Bird, Makenna Bottcher, Leah Critten, Jayda Curtis-Mazur, Kaylee Gilmore, Valentina Green, Lacey Holcomb, Axel Kenzy, Jackson Ohlberg. B — Jack Donovan, Austyn Dutro, Jaron Heiner, Christopher Holcomb, Cooper Houser, Dianna Lamm, Channing McBroom, Morgan Parker, Kyre Terhune, Aliza Wright.

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All-C onf erence S ch ola r B ow l 20 18-19 E a stern D ivision F irst T ea m Steven Knotts, Polo Kelvin V ieyra, Milan Lawrence Link, Trenton Jerika Price, South Harrison Alina Hays, Polo S econd T ea m Alexander Pilger, Polo Graydee R ains, Gallatin N icholas Kerns, Maysville Jerod McLain, Princeton Anderson R ogers, S Harrison H onora b le Mention Andrew Birge, Princeton Sydni Bates, Princeton R iley Holmes, Gallatin Hunter R udd, Putnam County Tony Bondy, Putnam County F ina l S ta nd ings E a stern D iv. Polo ........................................ 7-0 Milan ....................................... 6 -1 South Harrison ........................ 5-2 Gallatin ................................... 3 -4 Princeton................................. 3 -4 Trenton ................................... 2-5 Maysville ................................. 1-6 Putnam County ....................... 1-6 W estern D ivision F irst T ea m Aidan Gregory, Stanberry Josh Wing, St. Joseph Christian Brayden Brincks, N orth Andrew Q uinn Manring, Albany Collin Breckenridge, King City S econd T ea m Wyman Wheeler, N orth Andrew Hank Goodner, Braymer Tori Smith, Braymer Trevor Madison, N orth Andrew Carter Crone, Pattonsburg H onora b le Mention Callie Punz o, St. Joseph Christian Trenton Gabriel, Worth County R yelin Hulet, Pattonsburg Abigail Wilson, Albany Gracie Wilson, Albany F ina l S ta nd ings W estern D iv. N orth Andrew ......................... 7-0 Stanberry ............................... 6 -1 Braymer ................................. 4-3 St. Joseph Christian ............... 4-3 Albany .................................... 2-5 King City ................................ 2-5 Worth County ......................... 2-5 Pattonsburg ........................... 1-6 Winner of Pod 1 - Milan Winner of Pod 2 - N orth Andrew Winner of Pod 3 - Polo Winner of Pod 4 - South Harrison Semi finals Milan , Andrew 280; Polo 56 0, S. Harrison 110 3 rd Place - N orth Andrew 3 50, S. Harrison 180 Championship- Polo 450, Milan 210

Jamesport school increases salaries The Jamesport School Board approved a salary increase of 1.5% to the certified salary schedule during their meeting held March 7. They also approved a salary increase of 1.5% to the noncertified salary schedule. Tenured and non-tenured teachers were approved as presented. The superintendent and principals reports were given. The board approved the benefit updates for 2019-2020. This included an increase of $32.67 to the Health Insurance Contribution. A bid from Haddock for the purchase of Promethean Boards was approved, pending grant funding. No action was taken after a discussion on the budget. The next regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. on April 10 in the superintendent’s office. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Tri-County R-7 Board of Education meeting held March 7.

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‘Life is like a Double Cheeseburger’ school play set for April 5-6 The Gallatin Drama Club will present the school play “Life is Like a Double Cheeseburger” in the Courter Theater on April 5-6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6. Cost is $5 per seat at the door. The play is by Flip and Finn Kobler (produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, CO). It is 16 mini-scenes all set in a variety of restaurants. Michelle Anthuis is the Gallatin High School library media specialist and drama teacher.

Tri-County play is ‘comedy of errors’ Tri-County Middle School will present its annual middle school play, “Inspector Detector and the Case of the Precious Treasure,” on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m. This comedy of errors begins when Pauline Precious inherits her grandfather’s estate. The performance will take place in the old gym at Tri-County High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $7 and will include a dessert and drink of choice. Tickets will be available at the door. Performers include sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, Chloe Ableidinger, Halli Courter, Myrra Davis, Page Flowers, Emma Henderson, Addison Lewis, Ella Lockridge, Keaton Norman, Liberty Perkins, Madison Reeter, Callie Skinner, and Zoie Williams.

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FBLA, BTC team up for Meals on Wheels Gallatin FBLA teamed up with BTC Bank to serve a community lunch at the BTC Bank on March 29 . According to AAR C director D eanna Lewis, 280 meals were served and the fund-raiser netted $ 1,6 54. In other March for Meals activities, there were 17 Meal Champions who sponsored a day’ s food, which came to $ 3 ,250. D onation cans at D ungy’ s, Casey’ s, Shopko, and the senior center collected $ 3 3 0. In all, the March for Meals total was $ 5,23 4, which will serve over 6 50 Meals on Wheels to D aviess County older adults. Members of the Gallatin FBLA Chapter who helped out at the fund-raiser for the Active Aging R esource Center’ s Meals on Wheels Program were, front from left, Annie N elson, Addi Stanley, Ally Johnson; back row, Z oe Bradford, Karley Salmon, Madalyn Shubert, and Ceirra R edman. O nline photos at www.N orthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

Mustangs fall, 18-13, in first road test of the season Staying on top proved to be a difficult task for the Tri-County/ Gallatin Mustangs on Monday. After three leads in the first 4 innings, the Mustangs succumbed to an 8-run outburst by DeKalb in the bottom of the fourth and eventually went on to lose their first baseball contest of the sea-

N. Daviess students chosen as delegates Through the Title Program, North Daviess students have been accepted to participate in the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week scheduled for the evening of May 1. The week-long event encourages “Every Child a Reader.” The event will coordinate with the annual Spring Family Fun Night, promoting reading and literacy within the school. The students have also been selected to be voting delegates for the Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards. These are the only national book awards chosen solely by young readers. North Daviess reached out successfully to generous alumni members and have been able to order all the books that are components of the voting selections. Students will cast their individual votes by age category on May 1, and the national results will be posted this summer. Principal Kelly Hightree reports that students have already been asking when the books will be available for reading.

son, 18-13. Tri-County’s biggest advantage, 5-1, was quickly erased in the bottom of the third inning when the Tigers pushed 4 runs across the plate. The Mustangs regained the lead in the top of the fourth on a Morgan McBroom home run but the Tigers more than batted around in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead for good. McBroom also doubled for the Mustangs, with 2 runs batted in. Nathan Baker doubled and drove in 4 runs. Ross Critten singled and drove in a pair. Tay-

ton Terry also singled. Drayton Harris, Gage Wright and Colton Rouner each walked twice. Brinley Vandiver walked 4 times and scored 3 runs. McBroom took the loss in relief of Johnny Cosper. Rouner followed McBroom with 2 innings of work on the mound. Tri-County won the junior varsity contest, 7-6. The Mustangs travel to Novinger on Thursday and return to Jamesport next Monday and Tuesday to face Gilman City/ North Daviess and Grundy County/Newtown-Harris.

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Health Awareness Day approved for April 5 Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Department Manager, called to report that the health office will be using the courthouse sidewalk for health awareness day from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019. Permission was granted. James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. His crew will be continuing work on re-decking a bridge on Jordan Avenue in Marion Township. Marijuana ordinance was discussed. No decisions were made. The issue was continued until next week. The commissioners attended an Active Shooter Training which was conducted for all courthouse employees. Jim Ruse and Wayne Uthe will attend the Green Hills TAC meeting March 28 in Trenton. Dick Carpenter, Harrison Township trustee, met with the commissioners regarding an area needing to be cleaned out in Harrison Township. Robert Mazur, deputy, and Buddy Weller, court security, met with the commission regarding latches for doors and an application for the glass windows in the courthouse to make it harder to break. They also spoke about making the courthouse more secure. The commissioners looked at roads, bridges and culverts in Harrison Township in the afternoon. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm. The above information is taken from the minutes of the March 27, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved, as well as bills and abatements.

Civil cases filed: Benjy Cox vs. Cynthia Cox, both of Jameson, dissolution of marriage. Associa te D ivision A bench trial was conducted March 29 for Cathy J. Hartman of Pattonsburg. Hartman was found guilty of misdemeanors DWI, resisting arrest, failure to signal, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and failure to register. She was found not guilty of two misdemeanor counts of endangering welfare of a child. The defendant tested positive for methamphetamine and was remanded to custody. A sentencing hearing was set for April 16. The case was heard by Judge Daren Adkins. George Rainey was charged March 27 with damage to jail property, E felony. C ivil C ourt Rent and Possession: Caleb Wayne, Amanda Wayne and Cheri Wayne vs. Malissa Parker Anthony Henry was tried by the court. Execution of judgment against Malissa Parker is stayed for so long as Parker pays $150 per month towards the judgment total of $1,975. Judgment was entered against Anthony Henry in the sum of $1,975. Assessor’s Office Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field at Lake Viking and in Benton and Jefferson Townships in the next couple of weeks, reviewing and picking up new construction.

as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; Lake Viking lot #703 from Brooke and Judith Haynes to Kenneth and Kerry Braithwait. Q uit C la im D eed s Tracts in Sheridan Township from LaVern Argyle Clark and Teresa Eloise Clark to LaVern A. Clark. Beneficiary Deeds Tracts in Sheridan Township from LaVern A. Clark to Patty L. Hawkins; tracts in Jefferson Township from Ronald L. Wheeler to Ronald Lee Wheeler as trustee of the Ronald Lee Wheeler Revocable Trust Agreement; tract in Union Township and partial outlots in Gallatin from Larry Shipers to Scott A. Shipers; tract in Jefferson Township from Ryan E. and Tabatha Sloan first to Tabatha Christine Sloan, then to Contingent Beneficiary, Successor Trustee of the Ryan and Tabatha Sloan Revocable Trust Agreement; partial lots in Jamesport from Steven and Deann Fisher to Melissa Ann Greatens; lots and partial lot in Jameson from Steven and Deann Fisher to JoyAnna Garibay Chavez; tracts in Jackson Township from Andy and Fannie Ropp to Lester Paul Ropp, Richard Dale Ropp, Lamar Ropp, LaVern Ropp, and Mary Irene Ropp as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

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The Missouri Department of Probation and Parole has conRecorder’s Office solidated District 39 into DisMarriage licenses issued: Jotrict 2, effective March 1. Due to nas Dale Schrock, 23, and Mary retirement, the district superviArlene Miller, 19, both of Jamesor’s position for District 39 besport. came open and the State chose W a rra nty D eed s to combine the districts into one Lots in Jameson office. from Nile and Gail District 39 included Grundy, Brown and Sam and Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, SulCindy Brown as joint livan, Linn, and Chariton CounTHIS INCIDENT SUMMARY NOTinINCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES tenants and not as DOES tenants ( continued on Page 9 ) common to Gail and Sam Brown

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www.daviesscountysheriff.com 3 -26 -19 8:38 am - Deputy out with abandoned vehicle north of Altamont. 9:01 am - Jameson, out with aggressive dog. 9:26 am - Report of horses out south of Gallatin. 10:16 am - Officers checked on cattle in Gallatin area. 11:06 am - Deputy en route to I-35 to assist MSHP with pursuit, ended in Clinton County with driver in custody. 12:20 pm - Jameson, reference child in the roadway. 3 -27 -19 4:49 pm - Report of possible stolen property. 6:46 pm - Call regarding dog issues. 7:26 pm - Report of domestic north of Jamesport. 8:16 pm - Officer checking on a fire north of Gallatin, controlled burn. 10:57 pm - Report of car vs. deer on Highway 6 near Gallatin. 3 -28-19 8:15 pm - Assisting stranded motorist near Altamont. 8:18 pm - Received information regarding a stolen vehicle possibly being in the Daviess/ Grundy/Harrison Counties area. 11:42 pm - Report of injured deer

in the roadway on Highway 13, south of Jameson. 3 -29 -19 5 am - Out north of Jamesport attempting to locate the stolen vehicle from last night. 9 am - Court in session. 12:11 am - Cathy Hartman, 46, Pattonsburg, was arrested by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office in court with her bond denied on the original charges of DWI, resisting arrest, failing to signal, no insurance, and failing to register a motor vehicle. 8:25 pm - Assisting stranded motorist near Gallatin. 8:33 pm - Call regarding abandoned vehicle north of Altamont. 9:29 pm – Well-being check, south of Gallatin. 11 pm - Deputy in northern part of the county attempting to locate a stolen vehicle. 3 -3 0 -19 12:56 am - Assisting stranded motorist on I-35. 8:46 am - Towing abandoned vehicle north of Altamont. 1:05 pm - Winston, assisting with medical call. 3:24 pm - Gallatin, report of stolen property. 3:57 pm - Out at Lake Viking reference juvenile issues.

5:07 pm - Report of animals in the roadway on I-35. 3 -3 1-19 10:16 am - Assisting stranded motorist on I-35. 11:50 am - Out with male walking NB on I-35. 12:53 pm - Alarm call in Gallatin, all okay. 2:23 pm - Report of dog issues near Winston. 4:27 pm - Report of cattle out on Highway HH, owner contacted. 7:59 pm - Selvin Paxtor, 22, Clarion, IA, was arrested by the MSHP for DWI, speeding, and no driver’s license. 8:32 pm - Jose Gomez, 18, Clarion, IA, was arrested by the MSHP for no valid license and DWI. 10:30 pm - Assisting with medical call in Gallatin. 4 -1-19 8:03 am - Burglary alarm north of Gallatin, all okay. 9:02 am - Officer out with animals in the roadway, west of Gallatin. 3:01 pm - Jameson, reference disturbance. 5:30 pm - Officer removed debris from I-35. 10:08 pm - Report of animal neglect in Jamesport.

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Additional charges against Amanda Rainey Additional Daviess County charges have been filed against Amanda Rainey, 35, who is currently set for a jury trial in Livingston County April 23-25 on a change of venue from Daviess County. She is awaiting trial on charges of trafficking in stolen identities, stealing, possession of controlled substance, identity theft, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia The additional charges against Rainey, filed in Daviess County on March 27, are financial exploitation of an elderly person, stealing $750 or more, and stealing, all other property, all D felonies. According to the probable

cause statement, Rainey obtained access to bank accounts of two individuals in August 2018 and withdrew approximately $2,400 from the accounts. She also transferred funds to secondary financial devices and institutions, including prepaid debit cards, third party credit devices and Paypal, utilizing credit devices stolen from a purse in a Gallatin residence. Rainey and her husband Johnny were both arrested after a search warrant was executed at their Gallatin residence located at 1101 South Willow Street, on Oct. 7, 2018. During the search a large amount of mail and personal documents from numerous persons in Daviess

County was found. Stolen items from at least five Gallatin residences were also seized during the search. They were initially charged with stealing $750 or more, possession of controlled substance, identity theft, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Later they were both charged with trafficking in stolen identities, Amanda on Nov. 5, 2018, and Johnny on March 19, 2019. Amanda Rainey’s cases were transferred to Livingston County, where her jury trial is upcoming, on a change of venue from Daviess County. Johnny Rainey’s cases are still in Daviess County with no trial set at this time.

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Live a better life through healthful choices! By Anna Barlow, RDN, LD, IBCLC Daviess County Health Department I am Anna Barlow, the registered dietitian and board certified lactation consultant at the Daviess County Health Department (DCHD). I began working with DCHD in September. My experience includes 14 years of WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and clinical experience. My passion for WIC stems from my love of people and belief that our purpose in this life is to help others. Carrollton is my home. My interests include spending time with my husband, son, 9, daughter, 4, and dog, eating, cooking, running, and music. I am excited to be serving Daviess County as your registered dietitian. We just finished celebrating National Nutrition Month in March. The Daviess County Health Department encourages people to discover how to live a better life through healthful eating and lifestyle choices. Healthful eating doesn’t mean dieting. It should not mean removing the enjoyment of eating. It means making choices which enhance wellness. Every bite we take will either feed disease or fight it. We have a choice many times a day to

improve health or not. It is not about perfection, just doing the best we can do with what we have. Nutrition can be confusing. Diets come and go. This is why we encourage you to go to a registered dietitian nutritionist for information. Registered dietitian nutritionists are nutrition experts. They have a degree, have completed an internship, passed an exam and receive continuing education. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but the RDN titles helps ensure you are working with an expert with an evidence-based practice. Although nutrition can be a complex issue, there are some simple ideas that are important to consider. RDNs encourage people to: Discover the benefits of a healthy eating style Choose foods and drin s that are good for you health nclude a variety of healthful foods from all of the food grou s on a regular basis Select healthier o tions when eating away from home e mindful of ortion si es at and drin the amount that s right for you, as My late encourages us to do Kee it sim le ating right doesn t have to be com licated Ma e food safety art of your everyday routine Hel to reduce food waste by considering the foods you have

on hand before buying more at the store. Find activities that you en oy and be hysically active most days of the wee Consult the nutrition e erts egistered dietitian nutritionist can rovide sound, easy to follow ersonali ed nutrition advice to meet your lifestyles, references and health related needs We at Daviess County Health Department encourage you to live your best life. If you have questions about nutrition, the WIC Program, or other public health related topics, please see our website https://www. daviesshealthonline.com or call 660.663.2414. We are located at 609A S. Main in Gallatin. I look forward to working with you!

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ties. These counties have been added to District 2, which also serves Daviess, DeKalb, Clinton, Caldwell, and Livingston Counties. The district office will remain in Cameron, with satellite offices in Chillicothe and Brookfield and a sub-office in Trenton. There will continue to be outreach offices in all 12 counties to assist in the supervision of probationers and parolees and provide services to the 3rd, 9th, and 43rd Judicial Circuits.

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I n T h e 4 3 rd J ud icia l C ircuit C ourt, D a viess C ounty , Missouri Judge or D ivision: Probate Case N umber: 19 D V -PR 00003 In the Estate of JAMES R O BER T TEEGAR D EN , D eceased. N otice of L etters of Ad ministra tion G ra nted ( S upervised Ad ministra tion) T o All P ersons I nterested in th e E sta te of J AME S R O B E R T T E E G AR D E N , D eced ent: O n 18-MAR -2019 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JAMES R O BER T TEEGAR D EN , decedent, by the Probate D ivision of the Circuit Court of D aviess County, Missouri. The personal representative’ s address is: D EN N IS R . HER R IN G, 5100 SE STATE R T. A, BR AYMER , MO 6 46 24. The personal representative’ s attorney’ s name and business address is: MICHAEL D . AR N O LD , 109 E JACKSO N , GALLATIN , MO 6 46 40. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within si months from the date of the first ublication of this notice or if a co y of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest e tent ermissible by law Such si month eriod and such two month eriod do not e tend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’ s death, as provided in Section 473 .444, R SMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. N othing in Section 473 .03 3 , R SMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’ s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 53 7.021, R SMo. D ate of the decedent’ s death: 07-FEB-2019 Date of first ublication: MA Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk R eceipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the reci ient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate The nature and e tent of any erson s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the robate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. I N T H E D I S T R I C T C O UR T O F O S AG E C O UN T Y , K AN S AS P R O B AT E D I V I S I O N - C a se N o. 20 19 -AD -0 0 0 0 0 5 In the Matter of the Adoption of APR IL HAR V EST PAR KER , A Minor Child, Y.O .B. 2008. Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 . N O T I C E O F H E AR I N G THE STATE O F KAN SAS TO : Kelly Brett Parker, the natural father of April Harvest Parker: ou are notified that a etition has been filed in this Court raying for a Journal Entry and O rder terminating the parental rights of the natural father of April Harvest Parker, a minor, and permitting her adoption. ou are required to file your written defenses to the etition on or before April 24, 2019 , at 9 : 00 a.m. in this Court, which is located in O sage County, Kansas, at the address of 717 Topeka Ave, Lyndon, Kansas 6 6 451, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to a ear or file your written defenses, udgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. SUBMITTED BY: R ichard W. Smith, N o. # 27049 , MACK & ASSO CIATES, LLC 2850 SW Mission Woods D rive, Topeka, Kansas 6 6 6 14-56 15 Fa ric ansas ustice com, Attorney for etitioner I N T H E 4 3 R D J UD I C I AL C I R C UI T C O UR T , D AV I E S S C O UN T Y , MI S S O UR I - C a se N umb er: 19 D V -D R 0 0 0 0 3 Plaintiff/Petitioner: Stephanie D awn Cobb vs. D efendant/R espondent: William R obert Cobb N ature of Suit: CC D issolution – w/o children N otice Upon O rd er f or S ervice b y P ub lica tion The State of Missouri to: William R obert Cobb ou are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri, the ob ect and general nature of which is CC D issolution – w/o Children. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above are: Ste hanie Dawn Cobb, , O o , Jefferson City, MO ou are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other leading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after March , , udgment by default will be entered against you 3 -25-2019 Pam Howard Seal D aviess County Circuit Clerk

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Alta mont United Meth od ist Choral call to worship was “You Alone Are Holy.” The children’s time was about Lent, the season of 40 days from Ash Wednesday until Easter Day. Pastor Marilyn’s sermon was “Message from the Cross.” Gifts and offerings were received by Jack Malo and Will Anthuis. The Sacrament of Holy Communion was served with communion hymn “I Come with Joy.” Pastor Marilyn and Barb Youtsey attended a church leadership training session at Gilman City Sunday afternoon. A very nice 60th wedding celebration with meal was served by the children of Jack and Francie Toney. Great music by the Toneys, Mike, Carolyn and Travis, Anita and Jack Malo, was enjoyed by all. Jack and Francie appreciated all church family, relatives and friend who attended. Mary and J.B. Wilson were missed. Remember Mary with prayers. UMW will hold their meeting April 10 at the farm home of Francie Toney at 1:30 p.m. G a lla tin United Meth od ist The Gallatin and Jamesport Methodist Churches enjoyed a combined service in the Jamesport Church with Sue Bird as pianist, Abigail Burns and Kendra McMahon as candle lighters, and Christin Dush leading the hymns. Upcoming activities for the Gallatin church are: rummage sale April 5-6 in the fellowship hall; men’s breakfast April 6 at 7:30 at the Hamilton Baptist

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GHS in 1999. She received her undergraduate degree in church ministries with a concentration in children’s ministries at Southwest Baptist University at Bolivar. She received her master of arts degree in Christian Education with a concentration in educational ministries from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Emily worked while attending college at First Baptist in Bolivar, where she did her internship. She then served in the children’s department at an African-based church in Fort Worth, Texas. She moved to Alabama and was the children’s minister at Clearview Baptist. She lived in Texas and Alabama for about 10 years and returned to Gallatin about fiveand-a-half years ago and bought a house here. She has one son, Granville, five. He’s a Bulldog at the Gallatin school. Emily will be pastor for birth through fourth grade with Christian Church. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to get back into children’s ministry working with the young children and families,” Emily says. “I hope that our church can grow. We’ll see what God has in store.”

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Church; and hosting the Community Easter service on April 19. The fund-raiser spaghetti supper for Lincoln Flenthrope will be in Jamesport at 4:30 p.m. on April 6. Pastor Brad’s children’s message was “Hope After Sin.” His sermon “Jesus … Friend of Sinners!” was based on Romans 5: 12-21. Prayers continue for Vonda Ramsey, Tracy Michael, Hadley Martin and Lincoln Flenthrope. F riend s in C h rist Shonna Morrison opened the service, and Peggy Earnst led the prayer. Praise songs were “How Great Thou Art” and “How Great is Our God.” We were in week three of the sermon series “Bystander” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was “Carry On” and was based on 1 John 1-19. Communion was served by Missy Chadwick and Courtney Crose with readings by Linda Houghton, Nancy Thompson, and Kim Brammer. Small group time followed communion. An evening social was enjoyed at John and Nancy Thompson’s home. G a lla tin F irst C h ristia n Sunday’s Focus on the Cross reading “The Crown” was given by Jeff Henderson with David Maxwell placing the crown on the cross. An infant dedication ceremony was held for I.B. Fugate IV, son of I.B. and Tara Fugate. Pastor Ryan Beenken’s final message was “Church’s Purpose” based on Ephesians 3:7-12. The pulpit will be filled next April 7 by new pastor, Kyle Taft. Prayer requests include the families of Scott Critten and Dean Long, Mike Everman, Jack Creamer, Larry Barnard, Pastor Kyle and Amy Taft, Emily Miller, the granddaughter of Judy and Kelly Pickering, Kathy Chadwick, and Milly Gay. The Youth Scholarship Fundraiser which followed the morning service was a great success. “Walking” tacos were served by the youth for a freewill donation. Three tables of desserts netted proceeds from a silent auction. This fundraiser provides money for summer camp scholarships and the church’s Chi-Rho scholarship which is awarded to a graduating senior each year. The FOCAS group will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. on April

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April 3, 2019 6 for a trip to lunch and a movie. On April 7, the youth groups will go bowling at Chillicothe. They will leave from the church at 2:15 p.m. and return approximately 6 p.m. Board meeting is at 7 p.m. on April 10. G a lla tin F irst B a ptist Bro. Wood Marshall opened the service with announcements. Rick Willett led in our intercessory prayer time. Brian Parks sang special music in worship to the Lord. Bro. Garrett shared a message from Luke 10:25-37, “The Good Samaritan: God’s Law Gives us Five Answers for Inheriting Eternal Life.” Tuesday evenings the Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies begin at 6:30. On Wednesday evenings Pioneer Club and Youth Group begin with a meal at 5:30. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and worship service is at 10:40 a.m. All are welcome to come to any of our services throughout the week. F a irview Fairview opened with payers for Aretha Robertson, Tracy Michael, Arvella Eaton, Steve McFee, Marvin McFee, Kay and Larry Cox, Leo and Beverly Lang, Jo Hulet, Carmen Lee, Rex Vanderslice, Carol Wright, Aspen Clark, Martin Zimmerman, Arlene Grimes, Deanna Newey and Joyce Perkins. Prayer was by Vanda. Worship began with ”Doxology “ and “We Have Come into His House.” “More About Jesus” was accompanied by Masha Vanisko. Offering and prayer was by Marilyn Searcy. Special music was by Marsha Vanisko. “Family of God” was sung by all. Scripture and message ”The Rejected Christ” was by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Closing hymn was “In His Time” and prayer was by the pastor. April 7 at noon we will have pizza, salad and desserts served before the business meeting. Fairview Church will host the Winston Baptist Church for Easter Sunrise service and breakfast at 7 a.m. Everyone is invited. L a k e V ik ing C h urch “Let my people go!” was the title of Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon. The scripture was from Exodus 7:1-7. Fred Jones played the guitar along with Johnny Brown and Pastor Nelson for the special music selection. Recog-

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e would like to thank family, friends, neighbors and our church families for the food, cards, flowers, memorials and many kind words in the loss of our father, B.D. “Dale” Stith. A special thanks to the Altamont Neighborhood Friends, Pastor Russ Hamilton for his time spent on a wonderful service, and to Kyle and Erin Stith for all they did before, during and after the service. ~ The Family of Dale Stith

In Memory F ra nces B a rk er W h itma n J a nua ry 28, 19 22 - April 5 , 20 0 9 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed, so very dear. ~ S a nd y , S h erry a nd f a milies

nition was given to Dakota Martin as he leaves for Basic Training this next week. Following the worship service a potluck dinner was held. These dinners are always full of wonderful food and fellowship. The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Evening activities begin at 6 p.m. with choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. youth group; and at 7 p.m.

the Adult Evening Bible Study Group will continue their study in the book of Romans. Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church. This is a church where the Bible is always preached. Join us Sunday at 9 a.m. for Sunday School or at 10 a.m. for worship. The church is located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking.

Golf, Dinner-Auction in Trenton to benefit Howie Lynch There will be a big weekend of activities to benefit the family of Howie Lynch on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 in Trenton, hosted by the Laredo R-7 school faculty and staff. Howie, who works for Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling, Inc., is battling cancer. His wife, Michelle, teaches in the Laredo school system. Riverside Country Club in Trenton will host a 4-person scramble golf tournament on both Friday and Saturday (may play either day). The cost is $200 per team. Tee times are at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. To enter, con-

tact Dave Bain at 660-654-0679 or Wendell Lenhart at 660-6350267. A barbecue dinner is open to the public at 5 p.m. on Saturday. An auction of donated items, including a suite to a Kansas City Royals baseball game, will begin at 6 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. T-shirts will be available for $10 and all proceeds from the 2-day events go to help with medical expenses for Howie and his family . To donate or for more information, contact Tim Michael at 953-0257.

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Agriculture 2 Angus bulls for sale. One 5 yr. old Circle A and one 13 months old. Henry Troyer, 660684-6151 Custom Field cultivating, disking, plowing, mowing, raking and big bales. Call Harry Renne, 660-605-0984

Auctions MOVING ESTATE SALE of Sandy Fee. 201 N. Willis St., Hamilton, MO. April 12, 9:00 -4:00 & April 13, 9:00-1:00. Exercise equipment, kitchen table & chairs, TV/stand, end tables, recliners, lift chair, beds, some collectables: John Wayne & Precious Moments, pans, dishes, new small appliances, lots of good clean household items, some outside yard tools and more. CASH ONLY! Sale Conducted by: “Junk in the Trunk Sisters”. Joy 816-288-9291 & Julie 660-663-7262

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

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114. 1 bedroom apartment in Chillicothe. 660-707-3862 GALLATIN, MO; Mary Arlene Apartments. 2 BR apartment, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, trash & water paid, onsite laundry facility. No pets. Rent/deposit $350. Call 660-605-1050. Small apartment, ground level, one-bedroom, bath, front room, kitchen, stove, refrigerator, excellent for single or elderly person. No pets. No smoking. Close to school. One year lease. References. Ph. 660-663-3935. Nice double-wide, close to schools. Three-bedroom, 2-bath, front room, kitchen, laundry, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, nice yard. No pets. No smoking. One-year lease. References. Ph. 660-663-3935. STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine.com or call 660-663-3722, Lake Viking Marine.

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Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please). BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660334-0997. For Sale: Dixie Chopper Zero turn lawn mower with 48” deck, 23HP Kohler motor. Same as brand new. Only used two months last year and only 38 hours, must sell due to health. $4,300 OBO. Ph. 660- 663-5235 or 660-605-2119. Kettle Creek Ag - Hay Seed & hedge posts for sale. 20 miles West of Chillicothe on route 36. 3 miles North on Turkey Rd. Open 6PM-9PM Mon-Sat. 9855 NE Turkey Rd, Breckenridge, MO. Piano for sale in excellent condition. EVERETT with bench. Console style. Walnut. Trenton, MO. Please call 660-359-3684 Browning Invector BPS, field model, 24” barrel, full choke, synthetic stock, 10 ga. 3 1/2” shells, pump $500; New England 10 ga. full choke, single shot, 3 1/2” shells, $125; Remington Wingmaster Model 870 pump, 2 3/4” chamber, full choke, wood stock, nice! $400; Remington Wingmaster Model 870 pump, 2 3/4” shells, mod. choke, wood stock $325; All guns are rust free, in good shape. Enos Burkholder 660-605-0877 13 week old, female Huskey puppy, black w/ white markings and blue eyes, very friendly. $500 660684-6053 Blue heeler puppies, $100 660684-6411 V.M. Shepherd Mix male 8-month-old puppy, neutered, all shots up to date, $30 or best offer. Ph. 660605-0420

Help Wanted PART-TIME DRIVER for delivery routes. Two days weekly, perhaps more.Vehicle provided. Some lifting required. Must have clean driving record. Apply at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin.

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Clerical, 3-4 days per week. Phone duties, internet posting. Computer skills, keyboarding, multi-tasking, and accuracy are required. Graphic Design experience would be a plus.

Hourly wage commensurate to experience. Email your resume to darryl@GPCink.com or submit to Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640. HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide Chillicothe Head Start, 29 hours/week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. HELP WANTED: Teacher Chillicothe Head Start, Full Time. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart. org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. PRODUCTION OPERATORS: Walsworth has full-time production positions available on 2nd & 3rd shifts at our Marceline, Missouri, Finishing Facility. Qualifications: Mechanical skills or experience operating industrial equipment a plus. Ability to read measuring devices. Reading, writing and math skills. Apply at http:// www.walsworth.com/careers. Compensation is commensurate with experience and accompanies a competitive benefits package. Walsworth is an equal opportunity/disability/ veteran employer. Are you a teacher? Do you have: Bachelor’s degree Computer - Nice Smile? Apply: vipkidteachers.com. Referral Code: WURAOØØØ1 NOW HIRING - Landes Oil, Inc. is looking for a food service manager, day and night cashiers, and food service personnel. Competitive wages and good work environment. Pick up application at Hwy 6 BP. For more information, ask for Lori or Greg 660-684-6611 Daviess County Central 911 is accepting applications for full time dispatch position. Applications can be picked up at Daviess County 911 office in the Courthouse. Applications accepted until April 12, 2019. 660-663-4252. EOE/MFDHV HELP WANTED: Enrollment Specialist, Green Hills Head Start Central Office in Trenton, Missouri, Full Time. Visit www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call, 660-359-2214. E.O.I. HELP WANTED: Education Specialist, Green Hills Head Start Central Office in Trenton, Missouri, Full Time. Visit www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call, 660-359-2214. E.O.I. HELP WANTED: Family Engagement Specialist, Green Hills Head Start Central Office in Trenton, Missouri, Full Time. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart. org for job description and application or call, 660-359-2214. E.O.I.

Notices NOTICE ATTENTION CONSIGNORS Deadline for Sale Catalog is April 6th. Cataloged Horses Will Sell First! All After Catalog Horses, Will Sell In Order of Arrival at the Hickory Hill School Con-

signment Auction May 4th, 2019 Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the North Missouri Produce Auction in Jamesport. For More Information Contact: Jonas Lee Yutzy 660-684-6912

Real Estate House for sale in Hamilton, MO. I will offer for a written bid till April 13, 2019. House at 210 North Burruss in Hamilton, MO. I reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Call 816-583-2514 for appointment to inspect, if no answer leave message. Elton L. Gaines, 609 S. Johnson St., Hamilton, MO 64644

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816All Sizesor Crushed Limestone 632-2627 toll-free 1-888-854and Ag Lime • Trucks Available 2949. Gallatin uarrGUTTERING, 660 663 3101A-1 SEAMLESS Leaf Guard, CHI ettleton uarr Overhead 660 6 5Door, 21 LiftMaster-Chamberlain i e 660 6 6 5 31Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-6846950. THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. STUMP GRINDING. 816-8047948. FOR YOUR ASPHALT & SEALING NEEDS CALL: Griffin Asphalt and Construction LLC, out of Trenton Mo. Larry 660-3591182 or Brad 660-654-1746. 47 years of experience!! R.Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid louder, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161

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Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660358-2682 Wanted to Buy - Deer/Elk Antlers, shed or skulls. $6-12/lb. whitetails; $8-15/lb. Elk; Won’t buy weathered horns. David Bontrager 660-707-2336 V.M. Don’t Text. Good turkey hunting land to lease or trade with labor, pref-

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erable within 20 miles of Jamesport, MO. Enos Burkholder 660-605-0877 WANTED TO BUY Standing Timber. All species. C&L Timber 660-868-0113 Tri-County School District is accepting bids for 2018-19 financial audit. Please mail bids to: Tri-County R-VII School District, 904 W Auberry Grove, Jamesport, MO 64648. Bids are being accepted through April 10th and will be opened at the regular April board meeting. For additional questions, please call the Superintendent’s Office at 660-684-6118

Garage Sales ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT Shop, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Willow entrance. Open 8am-3pm every Wednesday. 660-663-2478

For Sale Solid wood antique doors & various tables at Gallatin United Methodist Church Rummage Sale. Fri., April 5, 8am-5pm Sat., April 6, 8am-noon Other items include household, clothing & misc. SAVE THE DATE: Gallatin City Wide Garage Sale, Saturday April 27. Sign up: Arnold Law Office, 109 East Jackson, Gallatin. $10 fee to defray map and advertising expense. Lake Viking’s Spring Annual Lake Wide Garage Sale: Saturday, April 13th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be available at the Office Parking Lot. Maps will be available at the Lake Viking Office and Wall Street Station. Rummage Sale: Friday, April 5, 8a.m.-5p.m.; Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.-noon. United Methodist Church, 111 S. Market, Gallatin. Solid wood antique doors, various tables, household, clothing & misc. Clothing $3 per bag. Saturday 10a.m.: $1 per bag.

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Volunteering has its own rewards for seniors of every kind Just ask Gene Mitchell...

Or you can ask Caleb Fawson...

For Gene Mitchell, volunteering at the Active Aging Resource Center is a way to get Caleb has been volunteering at the Active Aging Resource Center since the middle out of the house, brighten other people’s day, and take the focus off his own problems. of December last year. “When you’re active and participate with other people, you have an extension in your A senior in high school, Caleb is on a work release from the Gallatin school. He leaves life,” he says. “You’re not home brooding about how everything is going for you.” there at 11 a.m. and works at the center an average of five days a week. Gene is a recent arrival to Gallatin. He moved here to be closer to one of his daughCaleb has a variety of tasks; he helps prepare the food and serve; he cleans up and ters, Gina Dixon. takes out the trash. “When I moved here I wasn’t acquainted with anyone except my daughter’s family,” Caleb has lived in Gallatin for eight years, starting in the fifth grade. He was home he says. “I’ve always been comfortable around the public and I’d already learned that schooled and then started back at GHS his junior year. This year he is a senior. He is volunteering is a great way of meeting and enjoying new people.” in choir and in drama club. He will be in the school play coming up on April 4-6, Life is After graduating from the University of Missouri, Gene began his career as a young Like a Cheeseburger. He plays different characters, including a stereotypical teenager, man working for the Department of the Interior, testing seafood in Glouchester, Mass. a father with cancer, and a father who has trouble understanding his wife. He moved from there to a proAfter graduating, Caleb plans cessing plant in St. Louis with to go on a Latter Day Saints serhis five children. He was there vice mission for two years, then for eight years. He wanted to live attend an area college. in a smaller town and got a job Caleb would like to get a dewith Banquet Foods in Carrollton gree in nursing or psychology. and was there for another eight “I like working with people who years. need the help,” Caleb says. “By Gene then bought a meat working one-on-one with people, I plant at Polo called Polo Locker. get to know them better.” He was open for 25 years. He has enjoyed working with He sold retail meat over the staff at the center from diverse counter. At first he had a small backgrounds and lifestyles. feed lot and bought cattle and “I get to see the world from a sold sides of beef. He is a memdifferent perspective,” he says. ber of the Missouri Association of He has made a lot of friends Meat Processors and has been a at the center and has especially past president. enjoyed interacting with an older He was very much a “people gentleman who comes in for dinperson” and enjoyed his work, ner and likes to kid around. but he wouldn’t want to operate a “He likes to tell jokes that I’d meat plant in today’s market. “I had to sell and process a lot get in trouble if I repeated,” Caleb of pounds of meat to get over the says. “It’s a lot of fun when he’s expense of running the locker, esaround.” pecially the electricity,” he says. Caleb is the son of Monica and “It was also getting hard to keep John Fawson. “My folks work help. I’d train people and they’d hard and taught me to work hard, leave for the city for more money too,” he says. He has a brother and better benefits.” and sister attending college in Gene sold the meat locker in Idaho, both studying psychology. 2000 and retired to Clinton to be He also has a godson in Gallatin. closer to the lakes as he enjoyed “My godson is a lot of the reafishing. He found he missed being son why I do stuff,” he says. “I around the public so he worked want to be the kind of person he part time at a fishing and hunting should grow up to be.” store in Clinton for six years until Caleb has found that volunit closed. He then worked with his teering at the Active Aging Center wife’s upholstery business until Caleb Fawson, left, and Gene Mitchell share a special interest in life -- serving others! provides unexpected returns. she was unable to work due to “If you have a hard time findback problems. He couldn’t fish all the time, so he volunteered at the Clinton Senior Center four days ing you place, focus on other people,” says Caleb. “By helping them, you’re helping a week for two years. During that time he received the President’s Voluntary Service yourself also. And sometimes you get food!” Gold award for over 300 hours of voluntary community service. He also a received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of outstanding volunteer service at the Clinton Senior Center. I nterested in volunteering ? Opportunities abound to donate When he moved to Gallatin, he realized he still needed to be around people and wantyour time and energy and skills to serve the greater good. Volunteers work ed to be doing something useful. He began doing volunteer work at Access II. He helped at schools, churches, and service centers. olunteers run marathons, ﬁght with a program that ran for 18 months. He then started volunteering at the Active Aging ﬁres, coach youth teams, tutor, visit senior centers, deliver meals, and Resource Center and has been helping there for almost two years. He works one or two days a week and extra days when needed. He works the desks more. Here are just a few organiza tions you might consider: and signs people in. He does paperwork for Meals on Wheels and counts money. He is ● Active Aging Resource Center, 663.2828 on the Board of Directors. He also eats at the center and enjoys visiting with the other seniors. He impacts other people’s lives through his volunteering and volunteering, in ● Bright Futures Gallatin, 663.2173 turn, has a definite impact on him. ● Seventh Day Community Service Center, 663.2478 “I feel like I’ve been blessed; people ask me how I’m doing,” he says. “If you are ● Daviess County Nursing and Rehab, 663.2197 bored with your life, I would recommend you try to do some community service. It is very rewarding.”

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who is now in preschool. After this year’s long, hard winter — February was the clincher — Kathline decided to find something to do to keep busy, and the idea of The Wooden Candle was born. The family has helped whenever asked and Judy Elbert was there to offer advice and support. The Rhoades have four sons; one daughter (Gayla Teel) that they lost to cancer; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Be sure and visit The Wooden Candle on opening day April 3. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Love Donors — Subway, Gallatin Lumber, Daviess County Country Club, Sandy Ward American Family Insurance and Flowers and More. Student and teacher incentives for the month were also shared. Any students in the middle and high schools that wear their autism shirts on Thursdays will be put into a drawing for a free pizza to be delivered to school for their lunch on the following day, courtesy of Wall Street Station. In addition, any elementary students that wear their shirts on Thursdays will receive a candy bar. The teachers were put into a raffle for a lap quilt, donated by Debbie Cross, and a teacher from each building had an opportunity to win a door wreath made by Lacey Sullenger. Winners were Brent Burke for the lap quilt, and Sheryl Warren, Amy McNeely and Joyce Cox for the door wreaths.

Because autism itself and its causes are so puzzling, the international symbol for autism is a puzzle piece. In order to begin to solve the autism puzzle, public awareness is crucial. With the puzzle piece in mind the committee came up with an activity to bring all students together.

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Each student that attended the assembly will get an individual puzzle piece to design and then all pieces will be put together into a piece of artwork that will be displayed in the high school hallway. The picture will follow when the artwork is complete.

Benefit ‘Lincolns for Lincoln’ this Saturday The Jamesport United Methodist Church is partnering with Tri-County Schools in Jamesport to host a benefit for baby Lincoln Flenthrope — “Lincolns for Lincoln.” Lincoln was born on Sept. 1, 2018, to Gary and Lindsey Flenthrope of St. Joseph and has an older brother Jackson. Lindsey grew up in Jamesport. Lincoln is the grandson of Davey and Linda Davis of Jamesport. The event will take place at the school cafeteria on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner. There

will be a dessert auction at 6 p.m. The cost for the meal is a free will donation with a minimum suggested gift of $5 (a Lincoln). Lincoln is currently a patient at Children’s Mercy Hospital. He has spent over 60 days in the hospital since his birth, many of them in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. For more information or to donate you can contact Pastor Brad Dush by calling or texting him at 573-631-4110 or by email at brad.dush@yahoo.com. You may also contact Sharon Lockridge at 660-663-9171 or 660-663-3514.