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Secretary of State makes the rounds in Missouri

Spring elections take on a different look due to coronavirus alterations will be provided at the door for those needing a mask). Please refer to the May 13 or May 20 edition of the North Missourian to see the official ballot for the June 2 election. The ballot is not included in this issue of the paper. There are no county offices on the ballot in this election. The primary election for county offices such as assessor, sheriff, collector, etc. will be held on Aug. 4. Absentee voting procedures have been affected. Due to the Governor’s stay-at-home order

Mexican national pleads guilty to $10 million marijuana operation A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court May 26 to his role in a Daviess County marijuana-growing operation where law enforcement officers seized nearly $10 million worth of plants. Miguel Pulido-Maldonado, also known as “Mona,” 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of conspiracy to manufacture and possess with the intent to dis-

tribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants, and one count of illegally reentering the United States. The owners of the three real estate tracts that comprise the property in Daviess County live in California. Law enforcement officers, who had been keeping the marijuana grow site under surveillance, executed a search warrant at the property at 285th

Street and Unity Avenue on Aug. 27, 2018. The plants were in a clearing inside a large area of timber. A distinct path led from a building in the wooded area to the area containing the marijuana plants. Officers located approximately 2,464 cultivated marijuana plants. With an approximate street value of $1,800 per pound of marijuana, this results in approximately $9,757,440 in marijuana plants seized. Under the terms of Tuesday’s plea agreement, Pulido-Maldonado must forfeit that amount to the government as illegal drugtrafficking proceeds. The Daviess County property must also be forfeited to the government. Pulido-Maldonado, who ran into the woods to escape custody, was arrested on Aug. 30, 2018; he was covered in mud, his arms had numerous bites from either mosquitoes or other insects and it appeared he had been outside for several days. Pulido-Maldo(continued on page 3)

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County clinics included COVID-19 funding by federal health agency

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was in Gallatin on May 19 to deliver election supplies to Ronetta Burton, Daviess County Election Authority. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, these supplies might have been considered unusual items needed to conduct an election. Due to the pandemic, Ashcroft delivered muchneeded masks, hand sanitizer, face shields, and 6-foot floor markers to be used during upcoming elections in Daviess County. Shown from left are Rachel Taylor, Carrie Holcomb, Jay Ashcroft, and Ronetta Burton. Ashcroft made similar deliveries to every other county in the state. [Submitted photo]

The 2020 spring election for school boards, fire districts, municipal and tax levies is definitely different. Due to the coronavirus, the April 7 election day is rescheduled to be on June 2. In Daviess County there will be only one central polling location for the entire county: the Lions Club Community Building, 801 W. Grand Street in Gallatin. This polling place will be open to voters between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Those voting will be asked to wear a face mask (supplies

and ongoing coronavirus recommendations, voters are allowed to choose the “Confined due to illness” reason for voting absentee. This allows any voter to request and utilize an absentee ballot to vote, and every absentee ballot will be counted, as required by law. You may vote in person by absentee ballot at the courthouse anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1. In person voting will also be available on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the east door of the courthouse. You may also vote in person at the Lions Club Building on election day, June 2. “We are working on a case by case basis to try and get everyone that wants to vote absentee a chance to do so,” says Daviess County Clerk and chief election official Ronetta Burton. “In the past I have even hand delivered

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently provided $17,360,958 to 351 Rural Health Clinics (RHC’s) in Missouri for COVID-19 testing. Locally, the Cameron Regional Medical Center has received funding from the grant, along with its clinics in Daviess County: Gallatin Family Medicine; Jamesport Outreach Clinic; and the Pattonsburg Medical Clinic. The amount of funding per clinic site has not yet been determined. Nationally, $225 million was awarded to over 4,500 RHC’s across the country to support COVID-19 testing efforts and expand access to testing in rural communities. Rural Health Clinics are a special designation given to health care practices in underserved rural areas by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that help ensure access to care for rural residents. This funding is through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that President Trump signed into law on April 24, 2020, which specifically directed these monies to be allocated to RHC’s. HRSA funded RHC organizations based on the number of certified clinic sites they operate, providing nearly $50,000 per clinic site. “Today’s funding provides rural health clinics with resources and flexibility to boost their testing capabilities to fight COVID-19,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “Further expanding testing capacity, including at RHC’s, is a crucial element of safely reopening our country and help-

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One current case, three recovered from COVID-19 Daviess County Health Department noted its fourth case of positive COVID-19 on Thursday, May 21. There is only one current positive case; the other three have recovered. The current person has been notified and all contacts have been contacted, according to the health department. If you have not been contacted then you are not a contact to this case. The case and their contacts are all following public health officials and staying home until released by medical personnel to resume regular activities.

Coronavirus Update Confirmed Cases to Date

Grundy County ...... (+2 this week) 2 Daviess County ..... (+1 this week) 4 Caldwell County..... (+1 this week) 5 Gentry County ....(+16 this week) 19 Livingston County .... (unchanged) 3 Dekalb County ....... (+2 this week) 6 Harrison County..... (+1 this week) 9 Clinton County ....... (unchanged) 18 Missouri 12,291 cases, 686 deaths

Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:15 a.m. May 27

USA: 1.72M confirmed cases, 365K recoveries, 100K deaths Worldwide: 5.61M confirmed cases, 2.31M recoveries, 351K deaths

Source: Wikipedia; Daily situation reports available via the World Health Organization.

Produce giveaway here on June 4 Free boxes of produce will be given away from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Gallatin on Thursday, June 4, for those in need. Approximately 325 boxes are scheduled to arrive through a USDA program distributing surplus food during this pandemic. Each box will contain about 25 pounds of produce. A delivery truck from C&C Produce will be parked in front of the church located at 409 S. Main (Hwy. 13) during the giveaway. More details about this food giveaway will be posted online and in next week’s print edition.

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Average Missourians need help amidst pandemic, Daviess County poverty rate decreases slightly The Missourians to End Poverty coalition, in partnership with Missouri Community Action Network, announces the release of its 2020 Missouri Poverty Report. This 20-page report is a comprehensive snapshot of key poverty-related data points in Missouri, updated and expanded from the 2018 edition. According to the report, Missouri ranks 20th highest in the US for poverty rate with a statewide poverty rate of 13.2%. The poverty rate for Daviess County is 14.9% in 2020. The poverty rate for Daviess County was 16.9% in 2018. The statistics reveal a decrease of poverty by 2%

for the county over the two year period. Like the 2018 report, this version is organized by the five elements of poverty, which all have an impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and families: economic and family security, education, food and nutrition, health, and housing and energy. In addition to an exploration of statistics related to the five elements of poverty, the 2020 report provides an analysis of Missouri’s urban and rural communities and any related impact on poverty, along with suggestions for programs and solutions that help address poverty. The data for the report was

collected prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and as such, the information provides a baseline of the state’s economy prior to the economic downturn due to COVID-19. This data is critical as governments, nonprofits, and businesses determine how to stabilize the economy and provide supports to Missourians who may need assistance during this unprecedented time in our state’s and nation’s history. Before the pandemic, Missouri saw a decline in poverty from a 10-year high of 16.2% in 2012 to 13.2% in 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2018 figure accounts for 786,330 (continued on page 3)

OPINION

May 27, 2020

Drive-in déjà vu Social distancing in this era of pandemic isolation has shut down America’s movie theaters to movie buffs who prefer their films on the big screen. But this reality has some entrepreneurs resurrecting drive-in theaters in hard hit New York and New Jersey. Recently making their debut was the Del Are Diner in Queens, boasting a 25foot screen to accommodate up to 40 vehicles. The new Kathedral Events Center in Hammonton, NJ, can socially distance 75 vehicles in its parking lot where movies are projected onto a 40-foot screen. Whoddathunkit? As young parents we were repeat customers at a drive-in on the west side of Bethany, MO. Young parents everywhere figured after a few trips to the concession stand, youngsters would settle down to sleep in the back seat, allowing us to enjoy whatever was left of the feature movie. The weather had to be right; you hoped the bug spray worked. The audio speakers you hung onto your car’s roll down window made dialogues hard to understand and music as if ringing from a tin can. So, it wasn’t perfect, but it was something to do. The drive-in craze was spearheaded by teenagers who universally and always look for something to do regardless of circumstances. Drive-in theaters offered social gatherings (a ready by Darryl Wilkinson rendezvous with buddies, all looking for girls) or privacy if you already had a date (depending on how fast your windows fogged up). In today’s pandemic jargon, a drive-in theater is kind of like a self-quarantined movie date. There were other ways to find something to do – like seeing how many guys you could sneak past the pay booth without paying, or how many could pack into one vehicle. Sometimes there were contests or other events to boost attendance. I can only remember one drive-in movie I watched beginning-to-end (at Warrensburg with my cousin since neither of us could land a date that night — “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” still one of my favorites). Kids went roller skating; a guy truly “arrived” at the drive-in. Most towns of any size had a drive-in theater. This was before cars downsized for fuel efficiencies, before drive-in owners diverted their land’s use to shopping malls, and before VCRs introduced a tsunami of technical and digital upgrades. Some estimates say once upon a time there were about 4,000 drive-in theaters operating in America. Now there’s just over 300. Today we mostly drive by drive-in locations that only old timers remember. So, yes, it certainly would be a culture shift if the coronavirus prodded drive-in movies back onto our landscapes during this digital world of Netflix, Amazon and the like. But stranger things have happened. After all, the very first drive-in theater became profitable in 1933 during the Great Depression. It only took a few adjustments — including landscaping nosing the fronts of cars skyward so that everyone could see – and … voila: success! Young folks today enduring cabin fever during these times of home alone orders might want to experience this part of Americana they only previously knew through movies like “American Graffiti.” Some of my best teenage memories involve drive-in theaters and restaurants. This old grandpa learned a long time ago that drive-ins aren’t so much about movies or food. It’s about having something to do. And if youngsters today give drive-in theaters a chance, well, maybe the wisdom of Yogi Berra will proclaim: “It’s deju vu all over again.”

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Funding rural healthcare By Congressman Sam Graves

Across the country, COVID-19 testing continues to increase. It’s important that every area of the country has the ability and resources to be able to test those who need a test. Thankfully, more help is on the way to expand COVID-19 testing in Missouri. Missouri is home to more rural health clinics than any other state in the country. These clinics are vital to our rural communities. Often, they are the only show in town. In some cases, the next closest healthcare provider, that isn’t a rural health clinic, might be an hour away or more. When it comes to battling the current COVID-19 crisis, these clinics play a huge role. However, they must have the resources necessary to provide adequate COVID-19 testing for

the folks that they serve. Without additional help for these clinics, many rural Americans might be forced to travel several counties over to get tested for COVID-19. The Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act, which I was proud to support, included funding for our rural health clinics and urban healthcare providers to expand and support COVID-19 testing. Now, as a result of that bill which was signed into law last month, the Department of Health and Human Services is distributing $225 million to help rural health clinics test more of the folks that they serve for COVID-19. Of that $225 million, $17 million is coming right here to Missouri, the most of any state in the nation. That money will go to 351 rural health clinics throughout

the state. This was on top of the $4.1 million that the state received earlier this month to help our rural hospitals provide testing through the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program. Rural healthcare faced many challenges before the pandemic. Those dramatically increased once the virus hit, with the reduction in elective surgeries and in-patient visits. It’s essential that our healthcare providers are not only able to stay in business and provide routine healthcare but are also able to remain strong in the ﬁght against COVID-19. This funding will go a long way towards increasing the availability of testing in our rural areas, ensuring that they are able to do just that.

Legislative successes, losses and missed opportunities

I had expected limited production from Missouri’s 2020 annual session because of the several weeks lost from the extended spring break to avoid COVID-19 exposure. Indeed, the General Assembly passed just 48 measures -- far fewer than in at least onethird of a century. But they did pass some major issues including a sweeping anti-crime bill, letting you vote without having to stand in potentially infectious poll lines, banning by Phill vapor products in public schools, expandBrooks ing professional license rights and providing cost-free COVID-19 testing. Republicans, who control the legislature, had a couple of partisan victories including limits on lawsuit punitive damage awards and putting on the ballot overturning voter approval of Clean Missouri’s state legislative redistricting plan. But there also were some failures that might have been possible but for the weeks lost because of COVID-19, including college student athlete economic freedom, various health insurance consumer protections, taxing internet sales, sports gambling and telemarketing restrictions. Those lost bills are a reminder of how critical the weeks leading up to the final three weeks of a session are in developing compromises and deals that can improve chances of passage. These legislative successes were enabled by jamming piles of unrelated issues onto the bills into what I’ve termed “bloated whales” that were rushed to passage despite the state Constitution’s requirement that a bill be limited to a single subject. Adding so many lengthy, unrelated amendments to bills in the closing days left little time for the public and government agencies to voice concerns. It also left legislators with insufficient time to thoroughly review the amendments. The Senate learned that lesson when they reversed final passage of a bill in the last week after they discovered the House had snuck in a provision that a Senate critic charged would have restricted electric utility service ex-

pansion in rural Missouri. Many of the last-minute “whale” amendments dealt with stuff pushed by special interests and local communities rather than dealing with issues of statewide importance to average Missourians. I worry that if there is no legal challenge to these bloated whales, it could encourage both legislators and lobbyists to continue this practice in the future. A major missed opportunity was laying the groundwork for addressing the long-term issues the state will face from COVID-19. Those issues include: ● Facilitating online learning when public schools close for an extended period because of an epidemic.

Capitol Perspectives

● Exploring a comprehensive jobs program for those unemployed from COVID-19 who may not have jobs to which to return. ● Addressing the potentially devastating ﬁnancial crisis facing public higher education. ● Considering sales taxes on out-of-state internet sellers to address the loss in state taxes from increasing purchases from non-Missouri online merchants. ● Reexamining the Health Department’s power to enforce statewide health-protection orders. ● Getting a better handle on the potential ﬁnancial problems of various state and local government funds invested in stocks of falling values. In the closing weeks of the session, it was impossible for legislators to deal with these kind of issues. But they could have started by forming joint committees for fall meetings to prepare proposals for next year’s session. One could argue that would be presumptive since 180 of Missouri’s 197 legislative

seats will be on the ballot for the 2021 General Assembly. But Missouri’s legislature is confronting an historic time for which advance preparation for the returning members could be invaluable. I do not intend this column to be a blanket criticism of the current year’s legislature’s session. Unless you’ve experienced the ﬁnal three weeks of a legislative session, you cannot fully understand the chaotic environment legislative leaders face. This year they had no precedents to follow. Beyond that, they were facing tax losses of such unknown magnitude they were forced to pass a budget they knew was unbalanced. On a personal note, I was impressed at how House and Senate staffers pulled together online access to legislative proceedings which facilitated both news coverage and access by the general public about what was happening. 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. He has covered every governor since the late Warren Hearnes.

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Poverty during pandemic Missourians who live below the federal poverty guidelines. However, there are many Missouri families who live above the federal poverty level and who are now being impacted dramatically by COVID-19. As an example, the 2020 Missouri Poverty Report highlights what might be a typical Missouri family of four, with both parents working close to full-time at minimum wage. Annual wages earned by the two parents bring the family’s yearly gross income to $34,398. Even though caring for a family of four takes far more than $35,000 annually, this family is not in poverty – at least not according to the 2020 federal poverty guidelines. Because the family’s income is more than the federal poverty guidelines, they would not be eligible for many governmental assistance programs, even though the family struggles to make ends meet. The story of this typical Missouri family shows that • Income and wages impact the overall economic security of a family. • Lack of education could impact earning potential and employment. • Food insecurity can impact a child’s ability to learn and a worker’s ability to focus on her/ his job. • Lack of health insurance could leave someone with insurmountable medical debt. • Substandard housing could lead to drastically high heating

bills during cold Missouri winters. These challenges provide a glimpse into some of the ways the five elements of poverty are interconnected. The current COVID-19 pandemic only magnifies the challenges average Missourians face. While safety net programs and nonprofit organizations have helped people and lowered the poverty rate since the Great Recession, additional supports like those recently passed by Congress in the CARES Act are

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imperative to help sustain safety net programs and organizations during this time. Such federal stimulus packages, which include expansion of eligibility for safety net programs, will help everyday Missourians and families who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Missourians to End Poverty is a coalition of individuals, advocates, businesses, faith-based organizations, non-profits and government agencies that have come together around a shared vision: a just society.

$10 million marijuana case nado had previously illegally entered the United States and was removed on Jan. 30, 2017. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Daviess County Sheriff ’s Department, Grundy County Sheriff ’s Department, Buchanan County Sheriff ’s Department, Livingston County Sheriff ’s Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Another Mexican national was charged in federal court Sept. 5, 2018, for his role in the Daviess County marijuana-growing operation. Sergio Medina-Perez, also

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known as “Chapo,” 44, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City. One person who was present at the marijuana grow site fled into the wooded area and escaped. This subject is believed to have fled the Midwest entirely. The information about this third subject came from the two subjects who were taken into custody. Prior to the execution of the search warrant at the rural property, an individual of interest was taken into custody in Independence. John Hamm, Public Information Officer with ATF in Kansas City, said during an interview in 2018 that this primary suspect was apprehended very quickly by ATF Agents and Nitro Agents. No further information about this suspect was released.

Election next Tuesday

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ballots to elderly or shut-ins — whatever it takes to give people a chance to exercise their right to vote.” The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail was May 20. Not every voter throughout Daviess County has something to vote upon. Many entities had an equal number of candidates for their available positions. In these instances and after proper publication of election notices, these candidates were declared duly elected as of April 7 and have now been sworn in to their new positions. The following summarizes ballot decisions where voters face choices and will cast votes to determine decisions to be made on Tuesday, June 2: SCHOOLS

● Pattonsburg R-2 School Board (3-year term, vote for 3) — Josh Hulet, Dustin Sperry, Justen Bret Hangley, Benjamin deJong, Nathan Woodward, Brandon Heath, Amy McCrary. ● Winston R-6 School board (3-year term, vote for 3) – Shelly Mason, Hydi Sheetz, Karla Youtsey, Jason Estes. ● Proposition BEST is on the ballot for voters in the Cameron R-2 School District to approve a $10 million loan for a new auditorium/performing arts center, new vo-ag building, renovations to existing facilities, and additional parking. FIRE DISTRICT

● Jameson Fire Protection District – (6-year term, vote for 2) – Henry Rhoades, write-in. SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT

● Tax Levy – Shall Daviess County Special Road District #1 (serving the Lake Viking Community) continue a tax levy of 35-cents on each $100 assessed valuation for a period of 4 years? (yes or no) VILLAGE & MUNICIPAL

● Altamont Trustee (2-year term, vote for 3) – Roger Price, Lonnie Norris, write-in. ● Coffey Alderman At Large (2-year term, vote for 2) – Beverly Hunter, write-in. ● Coffey Alderman At Large (1-year, vote for 1) – write-in. ● Jamesport South Ward Alderman (2-year term, vote for 1) – Brandon Robb, Freda Garner. ● Winston Trustee (2-year term, vote for 3) – Daniel Michael, write-in, write-in. ● Winston Tax Levy – Shall the Village of Winston of Daviess County approve continuation of the existing street tax levy of 30 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation for a period of 3 years? (yes, no)

Legislation for veterans By State Rep. J. Eggleston

In an abbreviated session, the Missouri legislature passed 32 policy bills. During the summer, I will outline a few of them. Since this week includes Memorial Day, it seems appropriate to outline a few of the bills that passed relating to our veterans. HB1511 was about military

Medicaid question on August ballot State Sen. Dan Hegeman issued the following statement regarding the governor’s decision to place the Medicaid expansion issue on the August primary election ballot: “As chairman of the Senate’s Appropriations Committee, I applaud the governor’s decision to place the Medicaid expansion issue on the August primary election ballot. As our state continues to see general revenue fall due to the COVID-19 virus, I believe this is the right decision when it comes to an issue that could cost our state millions of dollars per year in the foreseeable future. If Missourians elect to expand our state’s Medicaid program, we will need as much time as possible to prepare our state for the financial impact of this decision. This isn’t about politics, it’s about planning for the future, and I believe the governor’s decision gives lawmakers and budget experts the time necessary to prepare for the financial consequences if Medicaid expansion were to pass in August.”

spouse license reciprocity. This legislation is designed to cut the bureaucratic red tape for the approximately 35% of military spouses who work in a field that requires a license. Many soldiers move to our state and serve at bases like Fort Leonard Wood or Whiteman AFB, and they bring their families with them. These spouses are often licensed to practice their occupation in other states, but Missouri had made them go through re-education and re-licensing, inhibiting their ability to make a living and be part of our economy. HB1511 allows them to practice their occupation as long as they hold a valid, current license issued by another state. SB718 designated November as Military Family Month, and is meant to recognize our state’s military families. During the month, Missourians will be encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to honor the daily sacrifices of all military families who support their loved ones serving the United States. SCR32 concerned declassifying POW/MIA records. This resolution calls on Missouri’s congressional delegation to support passage of the “Bring Our Heroes Home Act” at the federal level. The act would declassify certain POW/MIA information. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 2,000 Missouri service members remain unaccounted for since World War II.

Funds approved for COVID-19 testing to healthcare long before COVID-19 and found care even harder to access during this crisis.” “The funding may be used for a wide range COVID-19 testing and related expenses including planning for implementation of a COVID-19 testing program, procuring supplies to provide testing, training providers and staff on COVID-19 testing procedures, and reporting data to

HHS on COVID-19 testing activities,” said HRSA Administrator Tom Engels. “Funds may also be used for building or construction of temporary structures, leasing of properties, and retrofitting facilities as necessary to support COVID-19 response.” HRSA is also awarding $500,000 to support technical assistance efforts to the RHC’s as they expand testing capabilities.

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Summer reading program goes where no man has gone before, into virtual

Want to restore or enhance wetlands? Biologists and soil experts from MDC, the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service, and private groups such as Ducks Unlimited have borrowed from nature’s original designs to restore wetlands and improve the functions of wetlands. Often these engineered

systems involve water moving through pools and channels in ways that slow flow and reduce erosion during floods. Farming and wildlife-friendly wetlands can co-exist. There are ways to enhance wetlands for enjoyment in all seasons on both production farms and recreational acreages. Often MDC and other partners can connect landowners with cost-share grants or other funds for wetland improvements. May is American Wetlands Month. This is a good time for property owners to evaluate wetland potential or needs on their land. For help, contact your local MDC office.

Some receive help from Ameren MO Abbie Rexing wins scholarship A Tri-County High School graduate is the recipient of the second annual Kathryn Cleeton Memorial Scholarship. Abbie Marie Rexing plans to attend North Central Missouri College and major in agricultural business and later transfer to a fouryear university and obtain her bachelor’s degree. While at Tri-County, Miss Rexing was an active member of National Honor Society (NHS), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She was a participant on the cheerleading squad and both the track and softball teams. She has served as president of both the FFA and NHS, was named to the honor roll for three years, and has been recognized with numerous awards in FFA. The Kathryn Cleeton Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor a long-time educator at Tri-County High School by former students, friends, and family of Mrs. Cleeton by former students, friends, and family of Mrs. Cleeton. Mrs. Cleeton taught music in many school districts during her teaching career including Kansas City, Milan, Green City, Smithville, Jamesport, and finally at Bishop Hogan Memorial School in Chillicothe. She passed away in 2013. The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri.

Jail meets May 29 The Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 29. The jail is located at 102 North Meadows Lane in Pattonsburg. The meeting will be held in the training center. Old business will include updates on jail improvements, training updates, and Covid-19 updates. A financial report will be heard along with new business. A closed meeting may also be held.

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a modified agreement between Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri and the Office of the Public Counsel (OPC) which will provide approximately $3.5 million to help low-income Ameren Missouri customers needing assistance with their electric bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the modified agreement approved by the Commission, $3.5 million of the approximate $7 million will be used to provide low-income energy assistance to Ameren Missouri’s electric customers needing assistance with paying their electric bills. The other $3.5 million will be used for low-income weatherization/ energy efficiency as originally agreed to between Ameren Missouri and OPC. Ameren Missouri anticipates the funding will be phased-in over the remainder of the year to help those in need with their current past-due balances, summer past-due balances and pastdue balances this fall/winter. Ameren Missouri will work with community action agencies and other energy assistance agencies throughout the state to administer the funds.

Summer 2020: The unknown frontier. These are the challenges of the starship Daviess County Library. Its three-month mission: to explore strange new social distancing, to seek out new methods for established programs, to create new programs to meet new needs, and to boldly go where no man has gone before. The Daviess County Library is exploring new ground this summer and stretching its imagination and skill set in planning for the remote and virtual elements for the summer reading program. Children began reading and logging minutes read May 19 and continue to log reading— ANY READING—through Aug. 15. An online log is available on the website under “What’s Happening” or “Kid Zone—Summer Reading Program”. Additionally, logs will be distributed with loans from both libraries. For more details visit www.daviesscountylibrary.org, follow our Facebook page, and watch for posters at the libraries. Due to the many adjustments since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, programs like B-I-N-G-O, Rocket Boosters, Rocket Club, Tweens, and Storytime normally presented at the library during June and possibly July will now be offered virtually through Facebook Live sessions, recorded sessions available on Facebook and YouTube, and some Zoom meetings. A “Dragon-tale”-gate element of the program will begin

NCMC Dance Wave audition The North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Dance Wave is currently accepting virtual auditions for students wishing to try-out for the team. Due to COVID-19 regulations, auditions are held virtually this year with student audition videos submitted via email. The deadline to submit an audition is June 12. For more information and audition application, visit the NCMC athletics page at www.ncmcpirates.com. Beginning May 2020, Carly Beebe from Chillicothe, takes the reins as head Dance Wave Coach. Beebe, a previous member of the Dance Wave team, has an extensive history of professional dance training and teaching dance.

Tuesday, June 2, with lunch meals delivered to all five towns in the county one day each week. The library will provide free meals to children during the summer. Volunteers are needed throughout the summer to help serve meals, supervise children, and do outreach in the community. Contact the library at 660-6633222 for more information about volunteering or donating to the Summer Meal Program. Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Daviess County Library to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. Anyone age 18 or younger may come and eat. Staff and volunteers will prepare the simple meals at central locations and the SRP2Go van will deliver meals to a location in each town. The locations and schedule will be released closer to the start date. Volunteers are invited to help at all levels of the program, preparation to delivery. Don’t be shy! Library staff are missing the kids, but are excited to engage them in these fresh, new ways. For more information, call the library 660-663-3222 or visit the website at www.daviesscountylibrary.org, then find the Kids’ Zone/Summer Reading Program.

Smith among Park spring graduates Park University announces its spring 2020 graduates, including Jame Camille Smith, Kansas City, who attended Gallatin High School. The graduates are from the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, as well as the Downtown Kansas City, Independence and Lenexa, KS, campuses, and online graduates from across the region. These graduates were scheduled to participate in the University’s Kansas City Area Commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, but the event was cancelled earlier in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. The University had 615 students eligible to graduate — 253 students received a master’s degree and/or a graduate certificate, and 362 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate.

Active Aging Resource Center Beginning June 1, we will be serving lunch in our dining room from 11-12. The center will be closed to the public except during serving hours. You can still get a Grab & Go Meal if you prefer. Social distancing and other procedures will be observed to follow state and federal guidelines. Meals on Wheels will still be delivered on normal daily schedule. We appreciate all volunteers who have offered to help. If you know of an older adult who needs meals during this pandemic, please contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828. We appreciate Marcy Gay of MG Salon for making a donation to our center. Menus June 1-5 Monday: Salisbury steak, coleslaw, carrots, bran muffin, applesauce; Tuesday: ham loaf and cornbread, scalloped potatoes, green beans, strawberries and bananas; Wednesday: oven fried chicken, baked beans, pea salad, hot roll, spiced pears, cookie; Thursday: smothered hamburger steak, twice baked potato, broccoli, bread, peaches; Friday: oven baked fish, macaroni and tomatoes, German coleslaw, apple cobbler.

Do you need help with drug costs? Do you need help paying for your Medicare Prescription Drug costs or your other Medicare insurance costs? Medicare has programs to help with your premiums, deductibles, and copays. These programs are based on income and resources/assets. If your monthly income is under $1,581 for a single or $2,134 for a couple, you may qualify. Please call 660-663-2828 for Deanna Lewis at the Active Aging Resource Center to get more information or to get help applying. The Active Aging Resource Center partners with CLAIM, Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri, and this material has been created or produced by CLAIM with financial assistance, in whole or part, through a grant from the Administration for Community Living. Funding is administered through the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration and service is provided by Primaris Foundation, a non-profit organization.

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Dr. Jennifer Bowe joins Life Options Dr. Jennifer Bowe, MD, with St. Luke’s Health System and Wright Memorial Hospital, has recently joined Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center as their medical director. As medical director, Dr. Bowe will oversee all medical services provided by the center. These services include medical grade pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and eventually STD/STI testing. Dr. Bowe will assure that center nurses are following best medical practices and the center is abiding by HIPPA requirements. Dr. Bowe was born in Illinois, but for most of her life grew up in Missouri. She graduated high school from Grundy R-V and received her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri Medical School in 2001. After her residency in Family Medicine at the University of MO-Columbia from 2001-2004, she returned to Trenton with her family. Dr. Bowe was in private practice with Dr. JA Keuhn at Green Hills Medical Clinic until she and her husband purchased the clinic and began to operate it themselves. In 2014, they sold the practice to St. Luke’s Health System and Wright Memorial Hospital where she has been employed ever since. Dr. Bowe is also the medical director at Eastview Manor Care Center as well as the Grundy County Health Department. Dr. Bowe has been married to her husband Casey for almost 24 years and they have three children. They live on a family farm in Laredo. Life Options Green Hills is a pregnancy medical center located in Trenton that offers free and confidential services to pregnant women. Due to the COVID-19 situation, they are currently offering virtual pregnancy counseling services only.

MDC’s Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7

Ranking for unemployment claims With nearly 39 million Americans now jobless as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but many people actually making more money while unemployed, WalletHub recently released updated rankings for the ‘States Hit Most by Unemployment Claims.’ To identify which states’ workforces have been hurt the most by COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on increases in unemployment claims. The data is used to rank the most impacted states in both the latest week for which data was available, May 11, and overall, since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, March 16. Below, you can see highlights from the report. Missouri ranks as 26th state

most affected since the start of the COVID-19 Crisis. Missouri has seen a 687.80% increase in unemployment claims in 2020 verse 2019; a 248.26% increase in unemployment claims from January to May of this year; and a 2,152.15% increase in unemployment claims from May to the start of the COVID-19 crisis. Most Affected States Last Week: 1. Florida, 2. Georgia, 3. Washington, 4. South Dakota, 5. New Hampshire, 6. Virginia, 7. Mississippi, 8. Kentucky, 9. Louisiana, 10. North Carolina. Least Affected States Last Week: 42. Idaho, 43. Iowa, 44. West Virginia, 45. Ohio, 46. New Jersey, 47. Pennsylvania, 48. Montana, 49. Rhode Island, 50. Vermont, 51. Maine.

NCMC offering online and on-campus courses this fall, adjusting for safety North Central Missouri College will be offering both online and on-campus courses for fall 2020, with added measures to prioritize a safe campus environment. College officials will closely monitor Covid-19 information and work with local health officials to implement safe guidelines. Should additional local or state orders be placed, NCMC will review course offerings and adjust as needed to safety standards. Classes scheduled on campuses will run in larger rooms or at reduced sizes to allow social distancing. On-campus classes will stay on standard schedules whenever possible. If shelter-inplace or other state and county orders occur, NCMC may make various adjustments to accommodate safety needs. Strategies could include rotational scheduling in classrooms or labs, prerecorded or live online lectures, and remote instruction through

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MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required unless exempt, except during MDC’s Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the ShowMe State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June. Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property. MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required before and after June 6 and 7, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors. All other fishing regulations are also in effect. MDC temporarily suspended requirements for fishing permits from March 27 through April 15. Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More

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Mobile pantry will be at Winston Second Harvest Community Food Bank will be holding a popup mobile pantry at the school in Winston, starting at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., while supplies last, on Wednesday, June 3. The school is located at 200 West 3rd Street. Second Harvest alongside volunteers will be distributing food through the one-day mobile food drop. Second Harvest recognizes the need within this area and is taking action by bringing food to the food insecure individuals in each respective community. This program is open to the general public. There are no income guides to utilize this program.

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1994-95 Bulldogs (26-3)

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In another round of very close voting, the 1994-95 GHS women’s team pulled out a narrow victory over the squad from 1989-90. The team moving on to the bracket’s semifinals includes Ashley Wilson, Kim Ruse, Cindy Critten, Sara Strasser, Natalie Bird, Joanna Hemry, Kim Sweatman, Amanda Dixon, Jacque Ruse, Andi Wilkinson, Amy Woodruff, Devin Hamilton, Shanda Lol1970-71 Bulldogs lar, Shelly Taul, Abbey Howard,

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SEASON PASS by Dennis Cox Natasha McLey, Kristy Youtsey and Miranda Eaton. This week’s matchup pits the #3 seeded team from 2013-14, coached by Rick Lin, against the #6 seeded team from 199293, also coached by Rick Lin. The 2013-14 team finished 24-5 and captured the program’s first GRC title in 30 years. The team beat Stanberry in late February to cap a perfect run through the conference as part of a 10-game winning streak that carried through the district championship game. A sectional loss to North Platte ended a playoff run. Team members for 2013-

14 were Kailey Elbert, Kaitlyn Hefley, Sara Lin, Kailey Salmon, Bailey Maxwell, Madison Rounkles, Tristyn Siegel, Kylie Jeffers, Morgan Acree, Aubrey Burns, Michaela Lynn, Taylor Swalley, Taylor Rardon, Tatum Griffin, Taylor Sloan and Sami Boyd. The 1992-93 team finished 215, 6-2 in the GRC but fell out of the district tournament with a loss to South Harrison, a top-seeded team the GHS gals upset in the GIT title game. A signature win for the 92-93 squad came with a mid-season victory over a Princeton program that had won five consecutive GRC titles. Team members for 1992-93 were Christy Wilson, Paige Helton, Mandi Spidle, Kim Ruse, Ashley Wilson, Dusty Rhoades, Natalie Bird, Cindy Critten, Sara Strasser, Joanna Hemry, Kate Dowell, Kathy Painter and Cheri Calhoon.

Plan to rapidly increase COVID-19 testing During a recent COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced a plan to rapidly increase COVID-19 testing volume to 7,500 tests per day in Missouri. Expanding testing capacity and volume is one of the four pillars of Missouri’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan. “We cannot fully recover economically without increasing our testing numbers. We have made great progress over the past month, but we must do more,” Governor Parson said. “The more testing we do, the more data and knowledge we have on the situation in Missouri, and the more confidence and reassurance we can give Missourians as we work through

the recovery process.” The plan announced focuses on three main testing strategies – box-in outbreaks, sentinel testing, and community sampling. The state has already been utilizing these strategies and will ramp up efforts even further next week. “These are three areas that we have the most control over, and they are areas that will help us save lives,” Governor Parson said. Box-In Outbreaks The box-in strategy will focus on congregate living facilities, long-term care facilities specifically, with a target of approximately 1,850 tests per day. In Missouri, there have been a total of 163 long-term care fa-

Churches come together again Altamont United Methodist It was a joy to be together after our time apart. Memorial Day tribute was by Ryan Clark, “The Star-Spangled Banner, As You’ve Never Heard It.” Prelude and candle lighting was entered by Jacob Youtsey. Prayer hymn way “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.” Children’s time was by Pastor Marilyn, “God Gives Us Friends, We Are to Take Care Of One Another.” Gospel lesson and message was “The Meaning of Life.” Next Sunday is Pentecost. If your wardrobe contains some red, this will be a great day to share that. We will be celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion. Congregational dismissal was “Grace Alone.” Fairview Fairview opened with prayers for Pastor Bob and Coleen McCutheon, Opal Whaley, Dave Pitts, Karen Reed, Rob Fillbeck, and Leo and Beverly Lang. Prayer was by Vanda Davis. Worship began with singing the Doxology and “America The Beautiful” led by the Speck family. Prayer by Pastor Shadrach. Special music was “Memories” by Loretta Speck. Offering was by Jeremiah Landry and Whitley Estep with prayer by Marilyn Searcy. Pastor Shadrach read John 14:7-14 and the message was “The One God Revealed.” Closing hymn was “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and prayer was by betty McFee. Special announcement: pizza

lunch and business meeting will be May 31. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation and Nancy Thompson said the opening prayer. Songs of praise were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Nobody Loves Me Like You.” The sermon was week two of the Better for It series titled “How to Respond to a Crisis” by Andy Stanley at Northpoint Church. The Bible story was from Genesis 39:1-20. Small groups followed worship. Gallatin First Baptist Sunday, May 31, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message titled “Are you prepared for His return?” from I John 2:28-3:327. The live-stream option will still be available. There will be no Sunday School classes or evening worship until further notice. Summer camp has been cancelled. All other activities have been cancelled until further notice. VBS will be July 12-17 with “Concrete & Cranes” and the motto: Jesus! Our Strong Foundation! Gallatin First Christian We were pleased to have 50 attend our worship service on Memorial Sunday. Pastor Kyle Taft’s message “Reopen” was based on Acts 9:36-43. The sermon is available on Facebook as well as the audio version on sermon.net at https://christianchurchgallatinmo.sermon. (continued on Page 10)

cilities with at least one positive case confirmed in a resident, staff, or both. The goal with this strategy is to execute facility-wide testing in those facilities to identify and isolate additional positive cases as quickly as possible. By “boxing-in” outbreaks in these facilities, this strategy will help keep the virus contained and prevent further spreading. Sentinel Testing The goal of sentinel testing is to perform testing on vulnerable populations at state-operated facilities across 28 counties, specifically those overseen by the Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, and the Missouri Veterans Commission. The testing target for this strategy is approximately 1,440 tests per day over a 10-day period. Performing sentinel testing in these facilities will identify and isolate not only symptomatic individuals but also asymptomatic individuals to keep them from unknowingly spreading the virus within the facility.

pling, the state will set up testing sites in various counties across the state. Any Missouri resident, symptomatic or asymptomatic, in these counties who wishes to be tested can do so at these testing sites. Different communities will be reached at different times. There continues to be a shortage of proper PPE, personal protective equipment, in the state and not all areas are going to be able to test for COVID-19 without partnering with another group or groups who can assist with this cost. Please watch the Daviess County Health Department Facebook page for a survey coming out soon about the need for testing in our area.

Community Sampling To execute community sam-

Recent testing in Harrison Harrison County Health Department, in collaboration with Harrison County Community Hospital, provided adult COVID-19 testing May 27, at the Bethany Fairgrounds. Colt Bo-

The North Daviess R-III School District will be able to access $77,000 from the CARES Act, ESSER Fund to use to offset some of the ongoing costs from the COVID-19 situation. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted on March 27, 2020, a $2 trillion package of assistance measures, including $30.75 billion for an Education Stabilization Fund. The Education Stabilization Fund allocates 43.9% to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) or $13.23 billion, 46.3% is allocated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund or $13.95 billion and 9.8% to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund or $2.95 billion. Graduation at North Daviess will be held at 4 p.m. on June 6. New diplomas with the revised date will be signed when they arrive. Principal Kelly Hightree reported that she, along with Superintendent Dan Street and the

school counselors met twice to discuss grades and how to end the school year. The administration and teachers met on May 7 to discuss these end of year procedures and discuss upcoming issues. Last day for meal deliveries was May 4. The official last day of school was May 13. Grade cards were to go out the week of May 18. Superintendent Dan Street reflected on the passing of former superintendent and longtime North Daviess supporter Julie M. Kirby. Facility and technology updates were given. Next meeting was set for 6 p.m. on June 15 in the cafeteria or conference room in Jameson. The board entered executive session to discuss employee matters. The above are the unapproved minutes of the R-III School Board meeting held May 18. Board members present were Paul Caven, Natalie May, Jason Lewis, Amy McMahon, Jim Duly, and Patty Baker.

R-3 to receive ESSER funds

hannon, the environmentalist for both Daviess and Harrison Counties, assisted with the testing. The testing was by appointment, and residents from other counties were welcome. Testing available in Grundy Free community testing will be available May 30 at Grundy County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1700 Princeton Road in Trenton. Pre-registration is highly recommended. The process takes much longer if you are not pre-registered. You may register online at the Grundy County Health Department website. If you need assistance with registration, call 877-435-8411. The health department is targeting residents of Grundy and Mercer counties, but residents of other counties are welcome. The number of tests that can be performed is limited, register early. This is active COVID-19 testing, NOT antibody testing. A nasal swab will be used to collect the specimen. You do not have to have symptoms to be tested. Testing will take 15-30 minutes. Test results will take 1-5 days to receive. The Grundy County Health Department could not offer this free testing event without the support of Mosaic Life Care, Wright Memorial Hospital, the Mercer County Health Department, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Selection for community sampling is based on locations with the ability to draw participants from a broader region as (continued on Page 7)

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Recommendations issued in restarting high school athletics With all the uncertainty surrounding the beginning of the 2020-21 high school term and fall athletics, state governing bodies, along with school officials, athletic directors and coaches, are seeking guidance in how to safely get athletes back on practice and playing fields this fall. The National Federation of State High School Associations, the governing body that writes the rules for the majority of high school athletics in the United States, released a 16-page document last week that outlines a safe return to high school athletics. The report lists precautionary measures that must take place before any contact play resumes and, barring a valid, available vaccine against the Covid-19 virus, measures such as social distancing and face covering should be used if practices or games are to take place in the fall. The Missouri High School Activities Association generally follows NFHS guidelines, but so far MSHSAA has remained mum about any start up plans for the 2020-21 school term, beyond a release of summer guidelines. “To be honest, I don’t know what MSHSAA is going to do,” says Gallatin R-5 Athletic Director Barron Gann. “They have not given up any guidelines so far,” he adds. “Right now we’re following guidelines from the Governor and CDC (Center for Disease Control).” The NFHS document was developed by the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee,

a 15-member advisory committee composed of medical doctors, certified athletic trainers, high school coaches and officials, research specialists and state high school association executives who regularly develop position statements related to medical aspects of conducting high school activities. The NFHS introduced three phases that should be reached before a full return to sports. It also splits all high school sports into three categories based on risk level. Lower risk sports are defined as sports that can be done with social distancing or individually with no sharing of equipment. This includes running events and cross country, individual swimming and golf, among others. Moderate risk sports are those that involve close, sustained contact, but with protective equipment in place that may reduce the likelihood of respiratory particle transmission between participants. This category also includes sports allowing intermittent close contact or group sports that use equipment that can’t be cleaned between participants. Examples include basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, ice hockey, field hockey, tennis, swimming relays and girls’ lacrosse. High risk sports include wrestling, football, boys’ lacrosse, competitive cheer and dance. These sports require close, sustained contact be-

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Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report

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www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 5/19/2020 11:03 am – Assisting medical in I-35 car accident.

• Randall Tharp, 56, Kansas City, KS, was arrested and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) for driving while revoked/suspended and failure to display plates. According to court documents, Tharp was stopped by the Highway Patrol for a plate violation on northbound I-35 at the 76 mile marker. Drugs and paraphernalia were found in the vehicle during a consent search, and Tharp was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. He is also charged with driving while revoked, drug paraphernalia and failure to properly aﬃx vehicle plates. He has ﬁve prior convictions for driving while suspended or revoked, dating back to 2015. Bond was denied.

5/20/2020 5:48 pm – Winston well-being check. 7:14 pm – Pattonsburg follow-up investigation. 5/21/20 2:08 am – Kidder investigation. 7:46 pm – Gallatin investigation. 8:38 pm – Jamesport break-in investigation. • Randy Worthey, 44, Gallatin, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for 2nd degree domestic assault and property damage. Bond was denied. • Jeremy Smith, 44, St. Joseph, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for failure to register as a sex oﬀender. Bond was denied. 5/22/20 8:34 pm – Assisting medical at I-35 Races. 5/23/20 12:26 am – Pattonsburg vehicle pursuit. 1:29 am – Gallatin suspicious persons investigation. 5:35 pm – Gallatin domestic investigation.

10:40 pm – Winston investigation. 5/24/20 12:35 pm – Pattonsburg investigation. 1:32 am – Lake Viking investigation. 6:22 am – Winston domestic investigation. 4:27 pm – Winston suspicious persons investigation. 5:10 pm – Trees down on Highway K and Highway UU. Assisting with traﬃc control. • Damien Youtsey, 35, Winston, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ on a 24-hour hold for DWI.

• Cyrus Wildman, 18, Winston, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for assault. He was taken into custody by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office as he was walking eastbound on Highway 6 from the I-35 Raceway. According to court documents, Wildman went to his home in Winston while intoxicated and assaulted his two minor brothers. When Wildman’s mother, Melissa Parker, and her fiancé, Dustin Clark, were called to the home, Clark made Wildman leave the home. Wildman is known to leave the area and not be in contact with family members for weeks at a time. The family was not aware that he was going to be coming to the house on the day of the assault. Wildman was charged with two counts of domestic assault. Bond was denied. 5/25/20 5:11 am – Pattonsburg investigation. 2:25 pm – Jamesport investigation. 10:38 pm – Gallatin investigation. • Kelly Frazier, 47, Jamesport, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for violation of protection order pending a warrant. • Travis Roberts, 34, St. Joseph, was picked up from Buchanan County and taken to DDCRJ for non-support. Bond was set at $4,000.

• Kerry McBroom, 51, Gallatin,

was arrested by the Highway Patrol and taken to DDCRJ for DWI and driving while revoked. He was taken into custody in a traﬃc stop on Highway 6, east of Route DD. A probable cause search revealed beer and marijuana in the vehicle. McBroom has been charged with DWI habitual, B felony, driving while revoked, possession of marijuana and consumption of alcoholic beverage while driving. McBroom has ﬁve prior arrests for driving while intoxicated and four prior arrests for driving while revoked. Bond was denied.

vid Critten, Benton Township residents, concerning an outer road for I-35 and a field entrance drainage problem. In the afternoon, the commissioners checked roads, bridges, and culverts in Benton, Lincoln and Jackson townships. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the May 20, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Judge Ryan Horsman heard the following cases on May 21 via video conference: Eric Hollon pled guilty to damage to jail property and assault fourth degree, both E felonies, and sentence assessment reports were ordered. Civil case filed: Danny W. Engel and Katherine Elizabeth Engel vs. Piping Technology and Edgar D. Jaime, petition for damages. Associate Division Steven McBee pled guilty to failure of enclosure for confining wildlife to meet standards and was fined $196.50. He also pled guilty to operating a big game hunting reserve, holding captive or selling legally acquired wildlife without a permit and was fined $296.50. The cases were heard May 19 before Judge Daren Adkins. Lawrence J Murphy was fined $149 for taking a turkey without a turkey tag. Assessor’s Oﬃce Staff members are finishing up field review for new construction this week. Reminder: 2020 personal property assessment sheets need to be returned so that the information can be entered and prepared to export upstairs to the county clerk by the end of June. Beneﬁciary Deeds Lake Viking lots #3012, #3013, #3014 and #3015 from Scott Earl and Mary Jane Miller to James E. Miller and Christopher A. Miller as tenants in common and not as JTWROS; tract in Marion Township from George A. Smith to Timothy L. Smith, Kathy A. Morris, Rick

J. Smith, Douglas P. Smith and Michael A. Smith; tract in Marion Township from George A. Smith to Timothy L. Smith. Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #MH77 from Michael and Janet Van Wye to Jon Brown; Lake Viking lot #2151 from Kenneth W. Simpson to Ryan and Holly Groves; Lake Viking lot #2691 from David and Dixie Masters, co-trustees of the David L. Masters and Dixie A. Masters Revocable Living Trust, to Everett V. and Cynthia Jonas; Lake Viking lot #1694 from Viking Valley Association to David James Hoschauer and Deborah Kay Hoschauer Trust; partial block in Gallatin from Fredrick Kyle McBroom to Shannon Irene McBroom; partial lot in Jamesport from Michael and Guadalupe Dunks to Joseph and Nicole Chadwick; Lake Viking lot #2211 from John Jr. and Tiffani Collins to Michaela Ray; Lake Viking lot #2289 from John R. Collins to John Jr. and Tiffani Collins. Warranty Deeds Tract in Lincoln Township from Jordan and Jenny Cowan to Turner Cotton; tract in Jackson Township from Eli and Susan Kauffman to Raymond and Laura Kauffman; tract in Jackson Township from Eli and Susan Kauffman to Eddie Kauffman; tracts in Colfax Township, an undivided onehalf interest, from Lloyd and Jane Debruycker to Christine Foxworthy; tracts in Colfax Township, an undivided one-half interest, from Sherri J. Tracy to Christine Foxworthy; Lake Viking lot #401 from Gary and Shelly Mitchell to Gregory and Duffy Coin; tracts in Sheridan Township and Liberty Township from McBee Farms LC to Cole Hunter McBee; Lake Viking lot #2325 from Christopher Warren to Jasen Hamilton; Lake Viking lot #2248 from Anthony and Rebecca Caldwell to Amra Mukic; Lake Viking lot #2248 from Amra Mukic and Farid Hanov to Farid Hanov and Amra Mukic; tract in Marion Township from Morrell Foundation to Brian and Joyce Close and Brian and Kristin Sigg; Lake Viking lot #590 from Lawrence and Kim Kilgore to James and Vanessa Connell. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Colfax Township from Donald W. Heldenbrand, trustee of the Donald W. Heldenbrand trust, and Mary Lou Heldenbrand, trustee of the Mary Lou Heldenbrand Trust, to Michael and Jeanne Pollard.

May 27, 2020

Deaths

Isabelle M. Heldenbrand 1930-2020 Isabelle “Charlie” Marie Heldenbrand, 89, Cameron, formerly of Winston, died May 20, 2020. She was born in Starkville, CO, on Nov. 2, 1930. Isabelle was the last surviving child of twelve children of Jose Bicente and Francisquita Auerlia (Sevada) Fernandez. Isabelle began her nursing career in Trinidad, CO, in 1950. She retired from the Cameron Community Hospital with over

40 years of service. Isabelle married A.C. Heldenbrand on Feb. 17, 1956 in Trinidad, CO. He preceded her in death. Isabelle was also preceded by her parents; two sonsin law, John Yeager and Carl Hullinger; one great-grandson; and two great-granddaughters. Survivors include daughters Theresa Yeager, Columbia, Pam (Allen) Jones, Cameron, and Renee Hullinger, Winston; sons Andy Heldenbrand, Patterson, LA, Marty Heldenbrand, St. Joseph, and Brian (Tammy) Heldenbrand, Rolla; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-

grandchildren. Memorial service for Isabelle Heldenbrand was held May 23, 2020, at the Poland-Thompson Chapel. Inurnment was at Winston Cemetery. Lexie K. Patti 1945-2020 Lexie Kay Patti, 74, Cameron, died May 22, 2020. She was born on Oct. 30, 1945, in Kansas City, to John and Mina (Mayfield) Parscale. Lexie was a cook and dietician at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cameron until her retirement. Lexie was preceded in death

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Avis Jean Parman 1923 - 2020

On Monday, May 19, Avis Jean Parman, longtime Albany resident and civic pioneer, died peacefully at the age of 96 years. During her lifetime, Avis experienced most of the history of the 20th century; nearly a hundred years of fascinating change and challenge and she loved being part of it. Her greatest legacy is the example she set for her family and others in remaining faithful, positive in nature, and constantly grateful for her many blessings of family, friends, and the communities she served and so appreciated. On this sad occasion for us, she asked that we celebrate her life for which she gave frequent thanks that she could so long experience and enjoy. She was the quintessential American Optimist. There are never enough of them, and of those, she was among the best. She will be missed by many and never forgotten by all who knew her. So many of you were dear to her. During her lifetime Avis was active in many organizations and loved to participate in projects to improve the world she encountered. Early years Avis was born in Worth County, Missouri in 1923, to Lawrence and the former Martha Stevens of Denver, Missouri. She graduated from Worth County High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College for a brief period. She married Vance Parman on June 26, 1943, and moved to Albany. Avis taught school during her young adult life and relished the memory of “driving” to work on horseback. She assisted with Vance's oil business, followed by their many years in the Albany Chevrolet dealership, finishing her professional work life in the banking business in Gallatin and New Hampton, Missouri. But with that she was only getting started. Her ties to Albany and the surrounding communities were deep-rooted and extensive. Avis was uncommonly generous and gave both her time and financial support to various community projects over the decades. Instead of “retiring” at 65, Avis became even more involved in local, state, and national activities. Community Service Avis was a founding member of the Albany Community Betterment program in 1963; an organization she loved and served for over 46 years. During that time, she was an influential and driving force behind many economic and community betterment projects, not only in Albany but other towns as well. Avis received the organization's Leadership Certificate in 1999 and the Adult Leadership Award in 2008. She was named Volunteer of the Year in 2011 for the Northwest Region and received the prestigious state Ambassador Award in 2013. In addition, she assisted in helping New Hampton initiate its participation in the Community Betterment Program. Avis was appointed by various governors to serve on state agencies. She served six years with the State of Missouri's Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority—two as chairman. She was chairwoman of the Missouri Agriculture and Small Business Development Authority from 1998-2000. She served on the Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management District for over 11 years. In Albany, she served many years on the city park board, city council and the Long-Range Planning Committee for the Albany R-III School District. Avis contributed her time and donated resources to many other local projects over the years, including the Hundley-Whaley Learning Discovery Center, the Carnegie library, and the restoration of the Albany R-III High School performing stage. She cared deeply about her community. BPW Avis was a founding member of the local Business and Professional Women's (BPW) chapter and dedicated many years to its growth and success. She served at the local, district and state level of BPW including serving as the Missouri State President. She spent six years at the national level with the National BPW/USA Foundation Board of Directors, serving as vice president for two years. One of her most memorable moments with the organization was ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 2003. Politics Avis served on the Athens Township Democratic Committee, and was president of the Sixth District Women's Club. In 1996, she was elected an at-large delegate to the National Democratic Convention. On the occasion of her 90th birthday in 2013, her lifetime of service was commended in the Federal Congressional Record by Representative Sam Graves. Beta Sigma Phi Avis was a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi in Albany. She was honored by her fellow sorority members with a very special 60-year service award pin in 2018. Banking Through the Bank of Gallatin and the First State Bank of New Hampton, she and her husband Vance were active for many years in the business communities of the local and regional area. She became president of The Bank of Gallatin and The First State Bank of New Hampton following Vance's death. Avis was a board member of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association, serving over 30 years in different capacities and on many committees. She was appointed Director Emeritus of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association in 1998. She was a respected business associate of some, a friend to many, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Avis is survived by her sister Joan Ruppe, three children—Larry and his wife Darlene, Jean Ann, and Stan and his wife Betsy. She leaves four grandchildren, Scott Parman, Aly Pitts, Lyndsey Goodman, and Matthew Parman; three step-grandchildren Michael Durrant, Kirby Gaughan and Claire Durrant; and many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Thank you to Pineview Manor and to Linda Whitaker, her longtime caregiver. Graveside service and burial was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. Open visitation was 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible memorial donations may be made to the Parman Family Foundation where you may designate your preference for funding the Vance and Avis Parman Scholarship for seniors at the Albany R-3 High School, the Carnegie Public Library, the Albany Community Foundation or the local/regional BPW. Donations should be mailed to: Stan Parman, 10 Hollow Brook Road, Califon, NJ, 07830. Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.robersonpolleychapel.com …….And on this sad sunset, Love will shine its farewell smile. ~ Alexander Pushkin

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: MONIQUE NYLAND, Minor. Case No. 20DV-PR00010 NOTICE OF HEARING Notice to all persons interested in the person and the estate of Monique Nyland, Minor. You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri a petition for appointment of guardian and conservator of said minor and the court being satisfied that there is good cause for the exercise of jurisdiction as to the matters charged in said petition, has set same for hearing on July 20, 2020 and all persons interested are hereby notified that said petition will be heard by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri, on such date in the courthouse at Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, at 10 o’clock A.M. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court on 5/14/2020. /s/ JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Deputy Clerk ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Michael D. Arnold #25301 109 East Jackson Street Gallatin, MO 64640 Phone: (660) 663-2203 Fax:(660) 663-2296 email: arnoldlaw@windstream.net

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net/21598823. Dennis Croy gave the announcements and opening prayer. Songs were led by Stacey Maxwell and Troy Elbert. Prayers are for the family of Kay (Harris) Britz and for Dee Adkison, Brandon Bailey, Gage Wright, Wilton Adkins, Karen Gatton, Bettie Harris, Marcy Swindler, and Boyd Harrison. FCC needs volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels during June. If you can help, please call the church office at 660-663-3415 or Judy Stith at 660-663-9491. The next meeting of the General Board is at 7 p.m. on June 10. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary to comply with social

distancing guidelines. Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Tripp Copple lit the altar candles and Sue played the prelude. Aldersgate Day is celebrated each May 24, this being the 282 years ago as such. It was when John Wesley began the Methodist Movement. Pastor Brad’s worship message “Stare No More” was based on Acts 1:1-11. Communion was blessed by Pastor Brad with disposable sacraments. Hot dog ministry will begin in June. Contact Pastor Brad if you could be the lead person for one or two Wednesdays this

summer. Kevin Noel is heading up getting all supplies needed. Prayer requests are for Kay Kordes and the family of Jim Aschbrenner. Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “The Day of The Lord” from II Peter 3. All veterans in attendance were recognized. Sunday morning worship will be at 11 a.m. and remain as a drive-up service until further notice due to social distancing requirements for COVID-19. Early service the first Sunday of each month is canceled due to COVID-19. Wednesday evening service is cancelled due to COVID-19.

James Rash 1947-2020 Retired Chief Master Sergeant James Leonard Rash passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2020. James was born in Kansas City, MO, to Clarence Leonard Rash Jr. and Teresa Marie Landers Rash on Jan. 22, 1947. After completion of high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. James entered the United States Air Force on Jan. 29, 1965, and was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), TX. Upon graduation from basic training, he reported to the Ground Radio Equipment Repairman School at Keesler AFB, MS. In 1968, he was then assigned to Pope AFB, NC, for specialized training for an assignment to Vietnam. After training, he was sent to Panama for Jungle Survival Training. In Vietnam, he was a radio operator assigned to the 903rd Aeromedical Evacuation Flight at Phu Cat AFB, Republic of Vietnam. Jimmy worked at several sites throughout the country and then was permanently assigned to Tan San Nhut AFB, located in Saigon Vietnam. He was then selected to become part of the Special Activities Squadron located in Washington DC. In this assignment, he was responsible for communication equipment on presidential airplanes. Part of his assignment included him traveling with presidential candidates, including George Wallace and Ronald Reagan, in 1972 and 1976. He then was selected for another special assignment to Detachment 3, 1814th Communications Squadron, at a classified location as the NCOIC of Ground Radio Communications. He continued in this assignment eventually becoming the squadron superintendent. He retired from the United States Air Force on Nov. 30, 1985. His military decorations include Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three devices, Air Force Presidential Unit Citation with one device, Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Citation. After retirement from the Air Force, James continued to work in the National Defense Industry and became a member of Hughes Aircraft Company in December 1985. During the rest of his career he worked in the communications field. He worked for General Motors, Raytheon, and JT3. In 2005, after 40 years of service to his country, he retired as the director of remote operations and maintenance for JT3. James was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. Sadly, James leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Judy; son Pierce; brother Mark Timothy Rash (Ute); brother John David Rash (Kumari); niece Cailan in Fallon, NV; niece River Grace in London, United Kingdom; and a large family of cousins, nieces, and nephews in Missouri, Kansas, Nevada, and Mississippi. Jimmy also leaves behind friends and fellow patriots from his many years of service to his country. He was the type of person who would do anything to help anyone. When he entered a room, the entire atmosphere changed because of his huge heart and personality. He was not one in a million he was one of a kind. CMSgt James Rash you are a true patriot and your dedication to your family, God, and country gives you the right to rest in eternal peace! We will all miss Jimmy or as he often signed off “James L. Rash, (Esq).” Written by Jerome Digiovanni. In 2004, the Rash family relocated to Lake Viking, for Jim to enjoy one of his favorite pastimes, fishing. While here, Jim started the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics in 2008, and was instrumental in the success of the Plunge to increase funds every year until 2018, which was his last year to participate. In 2011, Jim moved the family to Galt, to get his son Pierce involved with the DAWGS, Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support. Jim became a coach of seven sports, year-round, drove the bus all over Missouri, raised funds all across this great country, and gave much love and support to all of the team. At every tournament, athletes from across Missouri would come to the DAWGS' tent looking for Jim, aka Papa DAWG. They all wanted to be on his team because he found a way to connect with every single athlete in a way that they loved. His bigger than life personality would have him crossing his eyes, acting goofy, telling stories of his career, and posing for the silliest of photos and loving every minute. The year 2013, found the Rash family being honored by Special Olympics as Family of the Year. Make no mistake, this honor was based on the fund-raising ability of Jim Rash and his hundreds of friends near and far who always answered his call for donations for his “kids” as he belly-flopped into the icy waters of Lake Viking for the Polar Bear Plunge. In 2015, Jim was overjoyed to be selected to travel to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight. Jim was thrilled to get to tour all the monuments as an honored guest. During the flight, he was presented with a multitude of comments from his friends across this great nation. Everywhere they went, the highways were lined with flags and people cheering. He would become overcome with emotion trying to tell of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Jim was an avid fan of every sport, but his love was first for the Royals and George Brett, and was even at the World Series when they won in 1985. He also loved the Kansas City Chiefs and the Mizzou Tigers. Jim was thrilled when the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl this year. There is not enough time to name all James' accomplishments and honors, but it is sufficient to say, he was one of a kind and no one who ever met him will forget him. The Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. followed by the burial mass on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. The entrance is located at 813 Custer Street. Family visitation will follow the Rosary and mass until 7 p.m. and will conclude with the military services. Burial will be Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Family only, no visitors. Memorials to either DAWGS or SOMO and they may be left with or mailed to the mortuary. [Paid Obit]

Thank You

ictor Litton would like to thank all his friends and neighbors for the cards and letters that he received in celebration of his 95th birthday. He appreciated them very much!

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by her parents; husband Phillip; eight siblings; children Stacy Renee, John Michael, and Michael Stacy; and two grandchildren. Survivors include sons Phillip W. (Rosa) Patti, Frank (Stefanie) Patti, and Mike (Jeri) Patti, all of Cameron; daughters Lisa Lowery, Cameron, and Melisa (Daryl) Ayres, Winston; sister, Loreta (Jim) Dye, Cameron; and brother, Zack (Carol) Parscale, Independence. Memorial service for Lexie Patti will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Poland- Thompson Funeral Home. Terry Lee Thomas 1971-2020 Terry Lee Thomas, 48, Pleasant Hill, died May 20, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House,

North Kansas City. Terry was born the son of Donald and Pat (Wilson) Thomas on July 30, 1971, in Chillicothe. He was a 1990 graduate of Breckenridge High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his father Donald Thomas of Morrisville; daughter Taylor Sloan Cornett of Gallatin; and one half-sister Sarah Tolson of Kansas City. A private family graveside service for Terry Lee Thomas will be held at Plainview Cemetery, Chula, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to Plainview Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

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Notices HE WHO HAS a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. Call The AdZone, at Chillicothe 660-7071820 or Gallatin 660-663-2154. Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. TEMPORARY revised hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays. All business will be conducted outside. Please remain in your car. Visit the new Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center and message the page to let them know you are there. View area auctions here shomemoreauctions.com

Real Estate FOR SALE: 3 bedroom home on 6 1/2 acres. 2 Large barns, workshop/garage, brick chicken house, fenced pasture, and living well. Located just East of Bethany, MO. Contact: Charles Ceradsky for info at 660-373-1968 or 660868-0914.

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816-632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-854-2949. SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-684-6950. THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank.net or call 816-583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816390-5161 Beery’s Custom Farm Service. Disking and phillips harrow. Call Josh at 660-973-6547 A&A PAINTING 20 years experience,free est. Call 816-2849145 Custom round baling 5’x6’ bales, slicing available, wet or dry. Call Jamin Rinehart 660-684-6977

My name is Linda McElwee (Shockey). I have a few openings in my schedule for the Chillicothe area. I have been cleaning

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houses and helping the elderly for 9 years. I will do, but not limited to: laundry, make beds, take to appointments around town, shopping and some light house work. Call 660-247-0056 to see what I can do for you. Evergreen Roofing - Residential & Commercial roofing and repair. No job too big or too small. FREE estimates. 660-334-1990 CUSTOM BUSH HOGGING - 20 ft. brush cutter. Call us to clean your pastures, etc. Peter Beery 660-654-4764

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

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m.

Garage Sales Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin. TEMPORARY revised hours: Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Proper wearing of face masks is mandatory. Hand sanitizer will be available for use. We will be following the governor’s current order. 660-663-2478

May 27, 2020