GNM_06-03-2020 by GranDesign

Election results Yesterday’s election attracted a scant 11.3% turnout of eligible voters. Local results are as follows:

SCHOOLS Pattonsburg R-2 Board (3-year term, vote for 3)

Virtual Piccadilly raises $4,720 for community The second annual Piccadilly Ladies Night Auction and Gala was recently hosted virtually by a committee of 15 women under the Friends of Gallatin organization. The original event, scheduled for March 20 at Spillman Event Center in Jamesport, was first postponed to June 13, 2020, due to COVID-19. However, with restrictions still in place, the committee decided to hold a virtual event in lieu of an actual one. The virtual fund-raiser collected $4,720, which will be put back into the community, mostly towards the Daviess County Chautauqua. Tickets for the event went on sale on Jan. 31 on a first come first serve basis, and 153 women responded. At typical events, women bid on items with quarters. However, with several being off work and all the economic uncertainty, the committee decided just to do a raffle for the ticket holders. Every ticket holder’s name went into a hat for the raffle. There were enough donations to give every single ticket holder a prize. All donations were from local businesses, individuals, and families. At this time the only other fund-raiser pending is a Paint & Pour at Christmas. Every session at last year’s Paint & Pour sold out, so expectations are high for the 2020 event. Members of the Piccadilly committee are Marcy Gay, Kate

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Windstream hearing on reorganization slated for June 24

Sears promoted to 2-star general

Gallatin alum James R. Sears, Jr., has been promoted to the grade of Major General in the U.S. Air Force. The 2-star general is currently commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center located at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico. His appointment was achieved by nomination from President Donald Trump for approval by the U.S. Senate. The promotion is but the latest in a long and distinguished career, including combat service, for the Gallatin Class of 1987 graduate. His father, Jim Sr., and wife Gina, live in Arizona. The elder Sears owned and operated Pill Box Pharmacy, once located on the east side of the Gallatin business square, for several years. The Major General and his wife, Vikki, have two daughters. [submitted photo]

Windstream, a primary communications service provider serving customers in Daviess County, continues efforts to restructure through Chapter 11 (bankruptcy) proceedings. According to information distributed by the company, Windstream’s Plan of Reorganization will be scrutinized during a conﬁrmation hearing scheduled for June 24. At this hearing, the court will consider approval of the plan which, among other things, describes the company’s path to completing the Chapter 11 process. If approved, the reorganization plan will reduce the company’s debt by approximately $4 billion. Company executives expect Windstream to emerge from Chapter 11 in the third quarter of this year, positioning Windstream for sustainable growth. The company’s new capital structure is intended to support enterprise product and software while expanding 1 Gig ﬁberbased internet service. This should position the company to compete for business on a longterm basis, described as follows: Windstream Enterprise – A nationwide, cloud-optimized network featuring SD-WAN and UCaaS to help businesses manage complex IT and networking through a portal, WE Connect. Kinetic – High speed internet offering speeds up to 1 Gig for TV and entertainment options, home network security, Wi-Fi (continued on page 7)

Gallatin pool to open; police enforcing city codes Gallatin Aldermen agreed that the municipal pool will open within two weeks of their meeting on May 27, and the lifeguards will complete Red Cross training. Police Chief Mark Richards submitted an activity report dated May 27, for the board to review, which included 29 code enforcement occurrences. Included on the report were four welfare checks; two lockouts; one noise complaint; one dog at large; one harassment; one assault, simple; one theft, services; one court order violation; one theft; three domestic disturbances; two suspicious persons; one trafﬁc stop; one alarm; one peace disturbance;

one trespassing; one information report; one medical emergency; and one civil standby. There are four dogs in the Gallatin Pound. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported on the following topics: summer part-time help; pool tasks if the pool is opened; roof replacement at the power plant; milling and ditch work on East Grand; sewer lift station repairs; and brush removal at the city dump. Bids for trash service were opened and no bid was accepted. The board will review the bid details and continue discussion at the next meeting. The bids were from Rapid Removal, $11.90 per

household with an annual increase of 2.5% and Advanced Disposal, $12.20 per household with an annual increase of 3%. Bills totalling in the amount of $47,177.45 were approved for payment. Wes Gay was appointed to the Dockery Park Board. Closed session was held to consider legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any conﬁdential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. Speciﬁcally, to discuss Farmers Electric Cooperative Territorial Agreement.

The board entered into closed session to consider the hiring, ﬁring, disciplining, or promoting of particular employees. Speciﬁcally, to discuss summer parttime help. The above are the unapproved minutes of the public meeting for the City of Gallatin held May 27 at City Hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, Board President Carol Walker, Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Dan Mccann, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Police Chief Mark Richards, City Attorney Robert Cowherd, Rapid Removal Trash Service, Advanced Disposal Trash Service, Jacob Wilson.

► Josh Hulet ..........................32 Dustin Sperry ..........................13 ► Justin Bret Hangley ............37 ► Benjamin deJong ................48 Nathan Woodward ..................24 Brandon Heath .......................14 Amy McCrary ..........................24

Winston R-2 Board (3-year term, vote for 3)

Shelly Mason ..........................42 ► Hydi Sheetz ........................53 ► Karla Youtsey .....................67 ► Jason Estes. .......................60

Cameron R-2 BEST

Approve a $10 million loan for a new auditorium/performing arts center, new vo-ag building, renovations to existing facilities, and additional parking

Yes .............7 (in Daviess County only) No .............. 2 (in Daviess County only)

FIRE DISTRICT Jameson Fire Dist. Board (6-year term, vote for 2)

► Henry Rhoades ..................34 Write-in ............... (11 votes cast)

Special Rd District District #1 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)

► Yes......................................24 No .............................................9

MUNICIPAL Altamont Trustee

(2-year term, vote for 3)

► Roger Price ........................13 ► Lonnie Norris ......................13 Write-in ............... (15 votes cast)

Coffey Alderman At Large (2-year term, vote for 2)

► Beverly Hunter ......................6 Write-in .......................................

Coffey Alderman At Large (1-year, vote for 1)

Write-in .......................................

Jamesport S. Alderman (2-year term, vote for 1)

► Brandon Robb ....................17 Freda Garner ..........................10

Winston Trustee

(2-year term, vote for 3)

► Daniel Michael ....................23 Write-in ................. (3 votes cast) 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......................................20 No .............................................5

Health Department update on local testing for COVID, survey Gov. Mike Parson has extended his Phase One Public Health Order until June 15. The Daviess County Health Department will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by Gov. Parson on May 4. To review these guidelines, visit Showmestrong.mo.gov or see Daviesshealthonline.com. The governor and Dr. Randall Williams are highly recommending COVID-19 testing in all areas. In our area drive-through testing has been offered in Harrison County and Grundy County in partnership with hospitals located there.

Coronavirus Update Conﬁrmed Cases to Date

Grundy County ...... (+1 this week) 3 Daviess County ....... (unchanged) 4 Caldwell County..... (+1 this week) 6 Gentry County ....(+22 this week) 41 Livingston County .... (unchanged) 3 Dekalb County ......... (unchanged) 6 Harrison County....... (unchanged) 9 Clinton County ....... (unchanged) 18 Missouri 13,575 cases, 783 deaths

Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:10 a.m. June 3

USA: 1.87M conﬁrmed cases, 421K recoveries, 108K deaths Worldwide: 6.19M cases, -- recoveries, 376K deaths

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

Harrison County completed 145 COVID-19 nasal swabs with no positives. The results of Grundy counties test have not come in yet, but they tested 137 people in the surrounding area. Daviess County Health Department currently has a survey on its Facebook page regarding testing and inquiring about interest in this community. With limited funding and not wanting to duplicate services, the health department is trying to determine what would best serve the county. Please take the opportunity to voice your opinion. The survey will remain on the Face-

book page until June 8. The survey asks if you are interested in the COVID-19 nasal test or antibody testing now, later, or not at all. If you don’t have access to Facebook, call the health department at 663-2414. Speciﬁcally, the survey asks you choose one of the options: ● I am interested in COVID-19 testing for current infection. ● I am interested in COVID-19 antibody testing to show immunity. ● I am not interested in any type of testing. ● I am not interested in testing at

this time, but may be interested in antibody testing at a later date. A follow-up report regarding the COVID-19 testing will be written by the Health Department after the survey numbers are compiled. Social distancing, good handwashing, and the use of face coverings in public are still needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. If a person is sick, health ofﬁcials advise staying home except to seek medical care. Feel free to call the health department if you have any questions or concerns at 660-663-2414.

OPINION

June 3, 2020

The slippery slope

The police officers who killed George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis at that moment and time were not good people. This is not to say these police officers have never been good nor does it imply that they will never be, or aspire to be, good people. But what they did that day was an act of hate and evil. There are consequences. Video posted on social media shows Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling for several minutes with his knee on the neck of Floyd, who was in a prone position. There was nothing good about that scene of a defenseless man being choked to death. Officer Chauvin has been arrested and charged with third degree murder and manslaughter. The medical examiner found several pre-existing health concerns when analyzing the body, including recent meth use. The police were called because Floyd was suspected of trying to use forged documents at a deli. If true it was criminal, but also implies that he was hungry. His actions did not deserve a death sentence. The previous day in Frankfort, KY, someone hung an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear to a tree in front of the governor’s mansion during what was supposed to be a peaceful Second Amendment rally. Thankfully, someone else in by Darryl Wilkinson the crowd upset by the act immediately cut the effigy down. But the act itself was evil and hate filled. This is not what free speech is about. Free speech does not promote or encourage an assassination of an elected official. People in places of responsibility such as police officers and elected officials have tough jobs made harder for far too much “garbage” thrown at them. Seldom do we equate disrespect to the level of hatred. Obviously, there is the matter of degree. In these divisive times, however, disrespect is the first step on the slippery slope which can easily plunge into hatred. Most of us living here in Daviess County have no idea what it feels like to be a black person living in modern-day America. We’re insulated from confrontations. My experiences are limited. I once endured reverse discrimination in a decision which, arguably, changed my life. Later, as an employee of the university working my way towards a diploma, I was targeted by an African-American group of men who aggressively called themselves “Black Panthers.” But the most racial hatred I ever witnessed occurred here years ago when I overhead conversation shared among several white men. The barber shop is long gone as are several of the participants in that calm, repulsive, everyday conversation. But that hatred lingers. It’s easy to moralize, to point to problems elsewhere and voice abhorrence of racism … as if we are immune from such matters of the heart. But whenever something occurs like what happened recently in Minneapolis, we should first ask where we stand on the slippery slope. Hatred never solves anything. Scripture tells us love wins in the end. But, sadly, it is hatred that is of this moment.

Off the Editor’s Spike...

‘Granny Cams’ await signature

By State Rep. J. Eggleston

This year, the Missouri legislature passed HB1387, which allows for a family member to install a camera in a relative’s nursing home room so they may communicate with them and insure they are well cared for. This idea was first filed six years ago by Rep. McDaniel from Dunklin County (bootheel) as a response to some publicized incidents of elder abuse, including sexual assault, in a few Missouri nursing homes. But Rep. McDaniel met a lot of resistance from the lobbyists of the nursing home association who were worried about privacy and civil liability. As the years went on, Rep. Murphy from St. Louis joined

Rep. McDaniel in the cause. Together they negotiated with the nursing home association and the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) who oversees nursing home operations. This year, language that was agreeable to all parties advanced to the finish line and now awaits the governor’s signature. HB1387 describes how residents, their family members, and their roommates may request and consent to electronic monitoring. A sign must be posted indicating that the room of the resident is being monitored. The bill says a form that explains the liabilities and rights must be signed by every resident who places the devices, and that facilities must accommodate re-

quests for monitoring, and specifies when the department may sanction facilities who violate these provisions. It also outlines reporting requirements for people who might view footage on behalf of a resident and specifies when a video recording may be used as evidence of abuse or neglect. And the bill also prohibits the nursing home and DHSS from being civilly or criminally liable for electronic monitoring. In a time when we not only worry about our elderly relatives’ care, but also want an easy way to communicate with them and keep them company when visitors are not allowed, HB1387 is a welcome addition to our state laws.

Amendment 2 commands attention on the August ballot Editor’s note: The following is based on information presented by an organization called Healthcare for Missouri. It purports to be a grassroots, nonpartisan effort led by Missourians, including doctors, nurses, healthcare advocates, civic and business leaders, and Missourians who need healthcare. For more information, visit healthcareformissouri.org

Amendment 2 will appear on the August primary ballot. This proposal is to expand Medicaid, to deliver healthcare for 230,000 Missourians and bring more than a billion a year back from Washington to keep rural hospitals open and boost the economy.

“People who don’t have insurance face a lot of challenges,” said Paula Baker, Freeman Health System President/CEO. “One of the challenges is their inability to get medical care when they need it. And often they don’t have a primary care physician. As a result, they let health issues continue until the severity of symptoms drives them to an emergency room, which is the most expensive venue for care.” If approved by voters, Medicaid expansion would help hundreds of thousands of hardworking Missourians and their families in the coverage gap, most with jobs

that don’t provide health coverage and who are unable to afford private insurance. That includes Missourians on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak, working essential, low-wage jobs in grocery stores, as delivery drivers, in nursing homes, hospitals, and elsewhere. The expansion of Medicaid in Missouri would also help counter the dearth of healthcare in rural Missouri. Ten rural hospitals in the state have closed in recent years according to the Missouri Hospital Association, giving our state one of the country’s highest such closure rates.

Thirty-six other states have already expanded Medicaid, including neighboring Arkansas, where officials reported using savings from the expansion of more than $400 million during the last three years alone to cut state income taxes and reduce payments previously allocated to the uninsured. The Missouri border states of Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Iowa have also opted for Medicaid expansion. None of those three dozen states have reversed course, with many reporting positive economic outcomes.

An opinion reprinted: Contradictions and confusion on the coronavirus

Editor’s note: The following is submitted for reprint here by David Michael, Gallatin. It is entitled, “Judge McHaney speaks his mind in Friday afternoon case.”

Chief Judge Michael McHaney of Clay County had this to say at the conclusion of the case he heard yesterday afternoon (Mainer v Pritzker) in the Clay County courtroom: “Since the inception of this insanity, the following regulations, rules or consequences have occurred: I won’t get COVID if I get an abortion, but I will get COVID if I get a colonoscopy. Selling pot is essential, but selling goods and services at a family owned business is not. Pot wasn’t even legal and pot dispensaries didn’t even exist in this state until five months ago and, in that five months, they have become essential, but a family-owned business in existence for five generations is not. “A family of six can pile in their car and drive to Carlyle Lake without contracting COVID but, if they all get in the same boat, they will. We are told that kids rarely contract the virus and sunlight kills it, but summer youth programs, sports programs are cancelled. Four people can drive to the golf course and not get COVID but, if they play in a foursome, they will. If I go to Walmart, I won’t get COVID but, if I go to church, I will. Murderers are released from custody while small business owners are threatened with arrest if they have the audacity to attempt to feed their families. “These are just a few of examples of rules, regulations and consequences that are arbitrary, capricious, and completely devoid of anything even remotely approach-

ing common sense. and Americans don’t get ruled. The last time a monarch “State’s attorneys in this state, county sheriffs, may- tried to rule Americans, a shot was fired that was heard ors, city councils and county boards have openly and pub- around the world. That day led to the birth of a nation licly defied these orders followed by threats to withhold consensually governed based upon a document which funding and revocation of necessary licenses and certi- ensures that on this day in this, any American courtroom fications unless you obey. Our economy is shut down be- tyrannical despotism will always lose and liberty, freecause of a flu virus with a 98%-plus survival rate. Doctors dom and the constitution will always win.” and experts say different things weekly. The defendant —Judge Michael D. McHaney, Clay County court, cites models in his opposition. The only thing experts will Mainer v. Pritzker, argued May 22, 2020 agree on is that all models are wrong and some are useful. Thank you, Judge McHaney. You said it beautifully. “The Centers for Disease Control now says the virus David Michael, Gallatin is not easily spread on surfaces. The defendant in this case orders you to stay home and pronounces that, if you leave the state, you are putting people in danger, but his family members traveled to Florida and Wisconsin because he deems such travel essential. One initial 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 USPS 213-200 Ph: 660.663.2154 Email: gpc@GPCink.com rationale why the rules don’t apply to him is that his family farm had animals that needed www.NorthMissourian.com fed. Try selling that argument to farmers who Darryl & Elizabeth Wilkinson, Owners Facebook.com/northmissourian GPCink.com Jessica Holcomb, General Manager have had to slaughter their herds because of STAFF: Brooke Lee, production; Jennifer Millet, front desk; Tammy Huffman, reporter; disruption in the supply chain. Shelly Cameron, circulation; Dennis Cox, sports; Ben Gott, Travis Burnett, pressroom. “When laws do not apply to those who POLICY: Unless specifically prohibited, digital images submitted for publication, excluding make them, people are not being governed, studio photos, will be posted online photo galleries and may be available for purchase. SUBSCRIPTIONS: In Missouri $36 per year ($33.46+$2.54 tax); out-of-state $45 per year. they are being ruled. Make no mistake, these SINGLE COPY: $1 (92¢+8¢ tax). Published Wednesdays — Periodicals Postage Paid at executive orders are not laws. They are royal Gallatin, MO 64640. decrees. Illinois citizens are not being govPOSTMASTER: Send address changes to erned, they are being ruled. The last time I Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 checked, Illinois citizens are also Americans

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June 3, 2020

Gallatin’s Richard H. Cruzen Leads Exploration of Antarctica:

Operation Operation Highjump Highjump

Two Two small small black black “dots” “dots” in in the the lower lower center center of of this this photo photo are are explorers, explorers, men men who who fought fought frigid frigid ice ice conditions conditions to to explore explore Antarctica; Antarctica; ocean ocean waters waters are are shown shown in in the the foreground foreground

Admiral Richard H. Cruzen (1897-1970) was a graduate of Gallatin High School and became one of Gallatin's most decorated sons. During his exciting military career including polar explorations, he received many honors including the Legion of Merit, the Atlantic Fleet Clasp, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, the Yangtze Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Fleet Clasp, the American Area Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars, and World War II Victory Medal. But he is best known for his exploration of the Antarctic.

Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen

1947 – Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal congratulates Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen, commander of the South Pole task force shortly after arriving back at Washington, D.C. on the USS Mount Olympus, flagship of the Navy Antarctic expedition. Looking on, from left, is Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, chief of naval operations.

One explorer group eastward, another westward; Admiral Cruzen’s central group based on Ross Shelf

Between the years of 1925 and 1937 Richard Cruzen served aboard several cruisers, battleships, and destroyers. Then his next assignment, as commander of the 65-year-old barkentine named the Bear, took him into the stormy Atlantic ice pack. From 1939 to 1941 he was with the U.S. Antarctic Service Expedition, second in command to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the veteran explorer who led the expedition in search of geographical and scientific data. After graduating from Gallatin According to a Navy report, 1,000 High School in 1914, he attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) miles of new coastline was discovered in Lexington, VA, and the Severn on exploratory trips by the Bear and School in Severna Park, MD. He Byrd's sea plane. Commended by was then appointed to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox for Naval Academy. As a young his “superior seamanship, ability, midshipman, Cruzen served aboard the USS Mississippi, courage, determination, efficiency and operating with the Atlantic Fleet good judgment in dangerous during the summer of 1918. A emergencies,” Cruzen was one of the 16 year later, he graduated from the members of the 1939-41 expedition who Naval Academy and was commissioned an ensign. Being received the Antarctic Expedition advanced in rank to lieutenant on Medal, presented in November 1946. June 7, 1925, Cruzen served in On Dec. 2, 1946, Cruzen once various capacities with the U.S. more set sail for the Antarctic continent. Navy and was then promoted to This time, as Task Force Commander lieutenant commander in 1935, commander in 1941, captain on with Rear Admiral Byrd of the Navy's June 20, 1942, and finally to rear Antarctic Developments Project, also admiral on April 1, 1944. After known as “Operation High Jump,” WWII, he served as operations Cruzen led a force of 13 ships carrying officer of the Seventh Fleet in the some 4,000 men, including Pacific and later as commander of the USS Birmingham. meteorologists, zoologists, physicists, and experts from oceanographic institutes. Besides looking for new scientific data, another purpose of the expedition was to train Navy personnel and to test standard Navy ships and other equipment in cold weather operations. Cruzen navigated through an ice pack of several hundred miles before reaching Little America. Icebergs and unpredictable weather were formidable foes during the course of this expedition. Among the discoveries made during the 1946-47 expedition was the sighting of two “oases,” one a region of ice-free lakes and land. More than 300,000 square miles of unpathed territory were charted on aerial mapping operations. Their observations proved that radical changes would have to be made on existing maps of the Antarctic. Admiral Richard H. Cruzen died on April 15, 1970.

“Admiral Byrd got the publicity, but the real hero of the expedition was Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen. He did a great job of piloting the ships through the ice. When his only son was killed in a hunting accident, Cruzen stayed on the bridge, didn’t take a minute off as the expedition grazed past deadly ice barriers. Cruzen and Byrd had the same rank, though Cruzen had the real power. His title was ‘commander of task force.’ While newspapers were announcing that Byrd ordered the evacuation from Antarctica, it was Cruzen who really gave the order. Byrd didn’t have the authority. Inside fact is Cruzen was sent along by the Navy as a balance-wheel to Byrd’s temperament – a driving, fanatical man with tremendous ambition. Relations sometimes were tense between Byrd and Admiral Cruzen.” — newspaper columnist Drew Pearson, “Washington Merry-Go-Round” 1947

HISTORIC DAVIESS COUNTY

June 3, 2020

Indepence man life-flighted

Promotions, new staff for CAPNCM The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (CAPNCM) welcomes new front-end receptionist Cindy McCollum to the CAPNCM family. Cindy most recently has been with the Bucklin R-2 Schools as a special education paraprofessional. She has wide and varied experience, and possesses an A.A.S. in accounting from North Central Missouri College. With the retirement of longtime employee Debbie Cribb, several realignments have recently taken place in the community services department. Misty Savage has been promoted to community services representative where she will focus on direct services to clients, as well as being the liaison to organizations, governmental entities, and non-profits across the ninecounty Green Hills region. Chasidy Boman has been promoted to associate director of community services- data/ quality outcomes. She will have responsibilities for data gathering, usage, and analysis, as well as reporting and compliance processes with state and federal partners. Chasidy will soon complete her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.

WGU announces up to $100,000

Levi Williams, 27, Independence, received serious injuries in an accident that happened at about 3:50 p.m. on June 1 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, Williams was driving a 2000 Honda Civic northbound on I-35. About 13 miles north of Cameron, he was in the passing land when his vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway into the median, came back to the roadway, overcorrected, and traveled off the east side of the roadway. The vehicle’s rear passenger side struck an embankment, overturned multiple times, struck the 67 mile marker post, and came to rest on its wheels off the east side of I-35, facing south. Williams was not wearing a seat belt. He was transported by Life-Flight Eagle to Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.

Births

James Earl Thomas IV JT and Kristyn Thomas of Green City are proud to announce the birth of their son, James Earl, born at Northeast Regional Medical Center at 8:13 a.m. on May 22, 2020. James weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Taelyn Dawn, almost two-years-old. Grandparents are Mike and Heather Keith of Trenton and Jim and Becky Thomas of Green City. Great-grandparents are Jerry Harris of Gallatin and Don Keith of Trenton. James also has a very special great-great-great-Aunt Frances Whitt in Gallatin, who will be 106 in August.

COVID-19 tracking tool monitors continuous 14-day trends as states reopen

A new tracking tool developed tional context to people as they to have a downward trajectory at the University of Missouri make decisions about resuming of documented COVID-19 cases provides a continuously updated pre-COVID activities.” before lifting stay-at-home or14-day snapshot of new cases of While the understanding of ders — orders that many jurisIn response to the unpreceCOVID-19 in every county in the COVID-19 is still changing, the dictions are not able to enforce, dented economic hardships millions of American families are nation, helping the public moni- 14-day period is relevant because said Kathleen Quinn, associate now facing due to the COVID-19 tor trends in cases as local stay- that is the typical incubation pe- dean for rural health in the MU pandemic, fully online, nonprofit at-home restrictions are lifted riod when a person is contagious School of Medicine and MU Exuniversity Western Governors and other measures are gradu- and can infect others. In addition, tension senior program director many states, including Missouri, University (WGU) Missouri is ally repealed. Even as the rate of new cases say that 14 days is the period offering up to $100,000 in scholarships to impacted individuals is slowing in some places, the over which communities need looking to strengthen their skills rate in other areas — especially by earning a degree online, from rural areas — is increasing. The national and Missouri the safety of their homes. The dashboard versions were develBright Future Scholarship is open to new students who have oped by MU Extension’s Center lost income due to the global for Applied Research and Enhealth crisis and are interested gagement Systems (CARES). in earning a bachelor’s or mas- The maps and data show changter’s degree in any of WGU’s es in the number of cases by 60-plus degree programs in in- county. The tool also provides a formation technology, business, longer view of the impact of conK-12 teacher education, or health tainment measures — or lack thereof — showing new cases professions, including nursing. Each Bright Future Schol- within the current 14-day pearship is valued at up to $3,000, riod compared to the number of $1,500 for the first six-month new cases in the prior 15 to 28 term and then $500 per term for days. Separate charts by county three subsequent terms, and will graphically show often dramatic be applied to WGU Missouri’s trends that go back as far as the already-low tuition of about oldest case in each county. “As many communities are $3,500 per six-month term. The REDUCED REDUCED starting to reopen, it’s important needs-based scholarship will be for leaders and the general pubawarded to individuals who can 4 BEDROOM 4 Bedroom lic to be aware of the trends hapshow evidence of loss of income NEW LISTING in their household as a result of pening in their communities,” 104 ac. project the pandemic. The deadline to said CARES researchLAKE analyst and tracker VIKING designer apply is Sept. 30. New Listing Justin Krohn. “Our hope is that For more information, visit these dashboards provide addimissouri.wgu.edu.

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June 3, 2020

MDC invites comments on wild turkey, hunting coyotes, controlling feral hogs

Health Department offers scholarships

Food pantry at Jamesport A Pop-up Mobile Pantry will be coming to Jamesport, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the Tri-County R-7 School District, 904 West Auberry Street in Jamesport. The event will end at 12 p.m., while supplies last. Second Harvest Community Food Bank out of St. Joseph 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.

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.

The Daviess County Health Department Board of Trustees would like to announce the recipients of the Daviess County Health Department scholarships. Ally Johnson is going to Truman State University for a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Randy and Karen Johnson of Gallatin. Shelby Mason is currently enrolled in the nursing program at North Central Missouri College, but plans to further her career as a nurse anesthesiologist. Shelby is the daughter of Ronnie and Shelly Mason of Weatherby. Jacob Lewis is a student at Missouri Western State University and plans to become a medical doctor with a practice in sports medicine. Jacob is the son of Eric and Deanna Lewis of Winston. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship from funds donated to the health department by a community donor. The Board of Trustees wanted to use this generous donation to give back to the community by investing in our youth who plan to seek a degree in the medical field.

Resurfacing starts June 8 on I-35

A new schedule has been set and work will begin soon on the resurfacing project for a portion of Interstate 35 in Daviess and Harrison counties. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to resurface I-35 between U.S. Route 136 in Bethany and Route C near Pattonsburg (Exit 92 to Exit 78). Partial and full-depth patching will begin June 8, 2020, followed by milling up the old road surface and placing a new asphalt overlay. The contractor could have multiple crews and work zones set up within the project limits, both directions of I-35. Route B to close A chip seal project will close Daviess County Route B tomorrow. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Route B from Interp at the County at190 102 tomorrow, North Main stateClerk's 35 to office Route Thursday, June 4 at 6 a.m. Crews anticipate reopening themust roadof the county. Completed applications be way by, or before 2:30 p.m. Fris office no later than 4:30 pm June 23, 2020. day, June 5. The roadway will reRonetta Burton, Daviessto County main closed trafficClerk overnight. Poltholes & culverts The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation planned in Daviess County for the week of June 1-7, Route T for pothole patching, June 3-5.

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Hemlock Poison hemlock, a poisonous plant that can cause death in livestock, is especially toxic in spring, says Gatlin Bunton, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.

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Senior Services Board of Directors Opening The Daviess County Commission will be accepting applications for two Directors to serve on the board of Daviess County Senior Services for a 4 year term beginning July 2020. Applications may be picked up at the County Clerk's office at 102 North Main St, Gallatin. Applicants must be a resident of the county. Completed applications must be returned to the County Clerk's office no later than 4:30 pm June 23, 2020. Ronetta Burton, Daviess County Clerk

Active Aging Resource Center Join Active Aging Resource Center for lunch in the 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 the normal daily schedule. If you know of an older adult who needs meals during this pandemic, please contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828. The Center appreciates Frost Automotive for being a regular donor. Menus June 8-18 Monday: hot philly beef sandwich w/mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered creamed corn, baked apples; Tuesday: taco soup and cheese quesadilla, broccoli/cauliflower/carrot relish, cheese biscuit, fruit cobbler; Wednesday: meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, hot roll, orange pineapple medley; Thursday: glazed ham slice, sweet potatoes, spinach salad, cornbread, cherry pie; Friday: buttermilk chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter mix with cheese, peach pie.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is in the process of revising its Wild Turkey Management Plan to better guide wild turkey management in Missouri. The new Plan includes goals related to population management, habitat management, recreational opportunities, and public engagement. MDC will be seeking public comment on the revised Wild Turkey Management Plan during the month of June, and would like to invite the public to provide feedback on the Plan. Starting June 1, you will be able to visit mdc.mo.gov/turkeyplan to read the Plan and provide feedback through an online survey. You can also mail written comments to Missouri Department of Conservation, Attention Michele Baumer, PO Box 180, Jefferson City MO 65102. Wild turkeys were nearly eliminated from Missouri in the early 1900’s due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Today, wild turkeys can be found in every county thanks to decades of restoration efforts by MDC and numerous partners. Missouri now has one of the largest wild turkey populations in the nation and each year more than 100,000 hunters pursue and harvest about 40,000 wild turkeys in Missouri. Missouri’s turkey population reached its peak in the earlyto-mid-2000s following extensive restoration efforts around the state and is currently experiencing declining numbers after several years of poor production.

Ameren customers to see rate change To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates decrease under a filing that took effect on June 1. Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.40 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.35 per Ccf, a decrease of approximately $0.05 per Ccf. This change will affect Ameren Missouri natural gas customers in areas such as Columbia, Rolla, Salem, Owensville, Jefferson City, Mexico, Wentzville, Cape Girardeau and Marble Hill. Approximately 50% to 55% of a customer’s current natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. Ameren Missouri serves approximately 131,500 natural gas customers in Missouri.

Starting June 1, visit mdc.mo.gov/ turkeyplan to read the MDC Wild Turkey Management Plan and provide feedback.

MDC considers revising regulations to hunt coyotes and control feral hogs. Coyotes & feral hog control The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri regarding coyote hunting and feral hog control. The proposed regulations would allow landowners who own property of any size and their authorized representatives to possess, control, and use night vision, infrared, and thermal imagery equipment to kill feral hogs on the landowner’s property while in possession of any implement where wildlife could be killed or taken. Landowners and their representative would be authorized to kill or take feral hogs using these methods without prior approval from a conservation agent throughout the year. Additionally, the proposal allows properly licensed hunters to use artificial light, night vision, infrared, or thermal imagery equipment in conjunction with other legal hunting methods to pursue and take coyotes from Feb. 1 through March 31. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the proposed regulation changes during its May 28 meeting. As part of the rulemaking process, MDC is asking for public comment July 2-31 at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. The Commission will then consider input received and make a final decision to approve, amend, or withdraw the changes during its Sept. 4 meeting. If approved, the anticipated effective date of the changes would be Nov. 30.

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Macie McNeely receives Farmers Bank scholarship Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri has announced its 2020 scholarship recipients, including Macie McNeely of Gallatin, who attends Gallatin R-5 High School. The annual scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating from schools located within the communities served by Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. The recipients are chosen on academic achievement, community activities and leadership, and school activities and leadership. Individuals who are enrolled in full-time military duties are equally entitled to the scholarship and if selected receive their scholarship upon the assignment of a duty station after the satisfactory completion of basic training or equivalent. Each bank location selects one high school graduate to receive a $500 scholarship. Congratulations also are extended to the following: Unionville: Kori Hornaday, Putnam County High School; Mercer: Isaiah Morgana, North

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SEASON PASS by Dennis Cox The 1983-84 squad, under head coach J.R. Collins, finished 24-4 and champions of the GRC (first time ever for the girls), Polo and Gilman City Tournaments. A victory over defending champion Stanberry in the final league game wrapped up a perfect 8-0 GRC run. Sally Spillman and Lori Beck were unanimous all-conference and they currently rank third and fourth, respectively, for Lady Bulldog single season points totals. Julie Wood and Dawn Tuttle were honorable mention GRC that season. Additional team members from 83-84 were Teanah Bradley, Libby Pitzenberger, Kim Pickering, Dana McLaughlin, Lori Bonderer, Tina Deppen, Dawn Axon, Kristie McLaughlin, Melanie McLaughlin, Staci Schaffer and Jacqueline Thompson.

The 2008-09 team finished 21-7, 7-2 in the GRC. A signature game came early in the season when the Lady Bulldogs upset defending Class 2 state champion Hamilton in the final of the Gallatin Tournament, ending the Lady Hornets’ 34-game win streak. The 08-09 team would lose twice to Hamilton (including the district final), twice to South Harrison and once to Chillicothe that season. Courtney Ray, owner of the Lady Bulldog single game scoring mark of 37 points, was first team all-conference. Wren Tolen made second team and Ashley Owens and Tye Humphrey were honorable mention in 08-09. Also on that squad were Maggie Strange, Kelly Critten, Alex Burge, Carly Boyd, Jamie Brinnen, Ashley Beck, Savannah Butcher, Alex Richards, Becca Mott, Ashley Burns and Tory Wood. Online votes will be tabulated up to 5 p.m. next Tuesday and results will appear online in the next bracket offering and in the North Missourian.

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Macie McNeely Mercer High School; Trenton: Kayli Crawford, Trenton High School; Bethany/Cainsville: Carter Williams, South Harrison High School; Centerville, IA: Cade Lechtenberg, Centerville High School; Leon, IA: David Eason, Lamoni High School. Each graduate will receive the one-time scholarship upon the completion of their first semester of post-secondary education.

BTC reports 2020 scholarship recipients BTC Bank and its nonprofit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., are proud to announce the 2020 scholarship recipients. The BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship recipient is Maycee Kooper Jennings, South Harrison High School. The BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship was established to honor past presidents of BTC Bank and to help prepare the next generation of finance and agriculture leaders. The BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp. EverFi Scholarship are 1st Place – Camie Vaughn, Cainsville High School; 2nd Place – Hope Ellsworth, Cainsville High School; 3rd Place – Mackenzie McAtee, Trenton High School. The BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp. EverFi Scholarship is awarded to the top three applicants who have earned certification in the EverFi Financial Education Program provided to their school by BTC Bank. Recipients of each scholarship were chosen by their achievements and high stan-

The second first round matchup in the GHS Women’s Hoops Madness tournament saw the 2013-14 team take down the squad from 1992-93. Team members of the winning squad included Kailey Elbert, Kaitlyn Hefley, Sara Lin, Kailey Salmon, Bailey Maxwell, Madison Rounkles, 1970-71 Tristyn BulldogsSiegel, Kylie Jeffers, Morgan Acree, Aubrey 1990-91 Bulldogs Burns, Michaela Lynn, Taylor Swalley, Taylor Rardon, Tatum Griffin, Taylor Sloan and Sami 1970-71 Bulldogs Boyd. 1991-92 Bulldogs The next first round “contest” is an interesting matchup of the 1983-84 team (#2 seed) 1994-95 Bulldogs against the team from 2008-09 (#7 seed).

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dards in academics, character, leadership, citizenship, and involvement in school and/or community activities. BTC Bank is a community bank founded in 1919 that’s based in Bethany with additional branch locations in Gallatin, Albany, Pattonsburg, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Boonville, Beaman, Trenton, Maysville and Osborn, Missouri and Lamoni, Iowa.

Altamont United Methodist Worship theme was “The Holy Spirit Descends on the Church, Setting Us Free, Leading Us Toward God.” Choral call to worship was “Surely the Presence of the Lord.” Children’s time was “Where are the People?” Pastor’s message was “Wind + Fire = Power!” Sacrament of holy communion and hymn was “I Come with Joy.” UMW met at the farm home of Francie Toney on May 27. The lesson was from the upper room: “Despair that was turned into joy, a Mother’s Day Devotion.” Roll call was “My Graduation Memory.” Four “thinking of you” cards were sent to loved ones. The Gallatin Active Aging Center will be sent $50. Fellowship was enjoyed and refreshments served. Fairview Shelly Mason opened with prayers for Lincoln Cornett, baby William, Vickie Meadows, and Karen Reed. Prayers were by Vanda Davis. Happy anniversary was sung to Joe and Vickie West and Ron and Shirley West by the congregation. Worship began with singing “Doxology” and “Blessed be the Name,” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Prayer was by Raymond Searcy. Hymn was “To God Be the Glory” led by Marilyn Searcy and congregation. Waylon Estep and Jeremiah Landry collected offering and Cindy Lang prayed. Marsha Vanisko played a special. Ron West, guest guitar player, and Bob Speck, banjo player, sang and played two songs. Pastor Landry read Luke 12:13-21 and his message was “Generosity.” Closing hymn was “I Gave My Life for Thee” and prayer was by Betty McFee. Pizza lunch was served to all at noon, followed by business meeting. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Here I am to Worship” and “Believer”. We

were in week three of the sermon series “Better for It” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message “The Way Forward” was based on Genesis 41. Small group time followed the message. Gallatin Baptist Sunday, June 7, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message “Do you make a practice of sin?” from I John 3:4-10, Live-Stream option will still be available. We will not have Sunday School classes or evening worship until further notice. Summer camp has been cancelled. Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study has been cancelled until further notice. No choir practice until further notice. Youth Group and Pioneer Club have been cancelled until further notice. Keenagers monthly luncheons have been cancelled until further notice. VBS has been cancelled this year. Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle’s Taft’s message on Pentecost Sunday was “The Day of the Lord: The Book of Joel” based on Joel 1:1-12. Songs were led by Dena Plant and Troy Elbert. Carl Carder gave the announcements and opening prayer. A children’s message was provided by Emily Miller. Prayer requests are for Ted Corf, Bonnie Sutton, Glenda St John, and Ron Wilson. Board meeting is at 7 p.m. on

June 10 in the sanctuary. Gallatin United Methodist Pentecost Sunday was observed. Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Kendra lit the altar candles and Sue played the prelude. Social distancing was upheld. Pastor Brad’s worship message “The Tangible Holy Spirit” was based on Acts 2: 2-21. Hot dog ministry began June 3, and will continue each Wednesday. Contact Pastor Brad if you could be the lead person for one or two Wednesdays this summer. If you have a church May basket, please contact Jane McK. or Carol Wood. Charge Conference is June 8 by teleconference. Check with the pastor if you don’t receive emails about it. Sign up for Meals on Wheels for July. Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” from Luke 15. Sunday worship will be at 11 a.m. and remain as a driveup service, unless it is raining, 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. Business meeting will be held after Sunday morning worship June 7.

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Two graduations this week; two later The effects of COVID-19 are very evident in the scheduling of Daviess County school graduations. Four out of the five county ceremonies were postponed from the planned dates. Only Winston R-6 proceeded with their commencement ceremony as scheduled on May 15. Both Tri-County R-7 and North Daviess R-3 are now set to conduct their graduation ceremonies later this week. Tri-County R-7 at Jamesport will hold graduation at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 7 at Trimble Memorial Field, weather permitting. A limited number of seats will be reserved for families of the graduates. Social distancing and sanitizing procedures will be encouraged. The ceremony

will be recorded and plans are to stream the event on Facebook live. Baccalaureate will be held at the Jamesport Baptist Church parking lot at 2 p.m. on Sunday. North Daviess R-3 will hold graduation ceremonies at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, inside the school gym. The number of visitors allowed to attend will be limited, according to social distancing requirements. Gallatin and Pattonsburg graduations are scheduled for later this month. Gallatin R-5 graduation is set for June 26. Pattonsburg’s prom is on Friday, June 26, and graduation is on Sunday, June 28. More information will be reported in a future issue.

Winston announces athletic guidelines Winston R-VI School District has announced its Summer 2020 Athletic Guidelines. Social distancing guidelines must be followed at all times. Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) Checklist for “Reopening for Summer Sports” asks schools to follow these general guidelines. • Eliminate the use of water fountains. Athletes should bring their own water. • Locker rooms will be the only place athletes can use the restrooms. • Prop interior doors open to avoid touching door handles. • Disinfect all equipment (weights or sport specific) frequently.

• Educate all athletes on the new policies. June • Beginning June 1, groups of 5 or less will be able to meet for conditioning and agility workouts outside on the softball field. • Beginning June 15, groups of 10 or less will be able to meet for conditioning and agility workouts outside on the softball field. • Workouts will be 45 minutes long, set at hour intervals to allow for arrival and departure and all social distancing guidelines will be followed during workouts. • Workouts will not be sport specific instructions.

Winston staff receives pay increases Winton teachers and other school employees received a raise during the meeting of the Winston Board of Education held May 18. The R-VI Board approved the 2020-2021 Salary Schedule, which was increased by $300 per step. This increased the base on the salary schedule to $31,300. Teachers were also given an average $390 step movement on the salary schedule. Salaries for non- certified employees and certified employees not on the salary schedule were increased by 2%. The board continued the $440 contribution to district health insurance which was raised in February by $75 per month. The 2020-2021 budget was discussed with no action taken. Bid for construction of more parking were reviewed with no action taken. The board increased bus driver activity trip pay to $13 per hour.

The board approved the purchase of a new Elementary ELA Curriculum for grades kindergarten through sixth. In closed session the board offered a special education summer school contract to special education teacher Nichole Polley. The board approved the following extra duty positions: athletic director Dustin Figg, FBLA Rylin Purdun, federal programs Pam Madison, FFA Katie Martin, high school student council Dustin Figg, junior high boys basketball Curtis May, junior high girls basketball Josh Junco, music Brittany Klever, NHS Krissy Lee, policy coordinator Linda Warford, varsity boys basketball assistant Curtis May, varsity boys basketball Eric Lewis, varsity girls basketball Josh Junco, varsity girls softball Dustin Figg, varsity track Dustin Figg, web design Linda Warford, and yearbook sponsor Stephanie Madison.

App competition for 6th district students Congressman Sam Graves announces the inaugural 6th Congressional District Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, etc.). “Our 21st century economy depends on STEM and computer science skills,” Rep. Graves says. “Jobs in the technology field are high-paying and in high demand. It’s important that we encourage our students to take a look at this important field of work. “Many students in North Missouri are already actively engaged in computer coding and this gives them a chance to show off their skills. I’m excited to host a Congressional App Challenge and I look forward to see-

ing what our students create.” The Challenge’s submission portal is now open. Students are encouraged to register online by Sept. 10 at CongressionalAppChallenge.us. Students entering the competition must submit their app by Oct. 19. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. Students of all skill levels are strongly encouraged to participate and learn how to create their own apps. Winners will be selected by panels of judges drawn from the local community. Winning apps will be eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on House.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website. More details at graves.house. gov/congressional-app-competition.

• Workouts will be general conditioning/agility and body weight exercises. • Workouts will be conducted outdoors, and no indoor facilities will be used. July The guidelines for July will only be followed if the social distancing guidelines have been lifted by the CDC. If most current state and local guidance allow, open facilities for weights and sport specific practices may begin on Monday, July 6. When this time arrives, guidelines for each sport will be provided for dates and times. Teams cannot compete against teams from other towns or travel out of town to compete. It is yet to be determined whether state and local guidelines will allow a return to normal practices in August. The July dead week, July 3-12, will not be observed; however, the Aug 1-9 dead week will be observed.

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Pattonsburg bridge now fully open after May 27 onsite inspection The commission met onsite at 10 a.m. with MoDOT, Boone COMMISSION Construction, and Snyder Engineering, to do the final inspection on the BRO031 (34) near Pattonsburg. This bridge is now fully open. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised that they have been working in Harrison and Lincoln Townships repairing bridges and tubes. The brush mower is currently unable to work due to all the rain. The crew will be working in Jackson Township on a bridge on Reel Avenue next week. James will contact Petit Salvage to pick up some scrap items. Discussion was held regarding COVID-19 update. Cheryl Alexander, health director, spoke to the commission by phone to update them on the ongoing health situation, including a new positive case this week. The commission joined a conference call at 11 a.m. with Jackie Soptic and Randy Railsback, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC), and commissions from around the area regarding planning how to dispense the CARES Act funds with not much guidance from the state or federal government. Commissioners from Grundy, Harrison, Livingston, Putnam, and Caldwell Counties also participated. Another conference call is scheduled for thirty days. The commission spoke by phone with Greg Pitchford, Allstate Associates, regarding Caldwell County’s Mitigation project which may allow for the building of a couple bridges in Daviess County at no cost. Projects are still in the study and approval stages. David Michael, Grand River

Township landowner, met with the commission to discuss road issues in Grand River Township. He also discussed issues with the COVID-19 virus and restrictions at the courthouse. Discussion was held regarding how to begin dispersing the CARES Act. Phase I will concentrate on reimbursing political subdivisions for expenditures with grant applications being accepted beginning in June. Phase II will concentrate on reimbursing businesses, non-profits, and other entities with grant applications being accepted beginning July 15. A Phase III is possible if funds are available taking into consideration new guidelines available later. Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission of an upcoming webinar put on by USDA on CARES Act guidelines. Ronetta Burton advised the commission she is still waiting on paperwork from the landowner and engineering firm regarding a new CAFO in Colfax Township. The issue was continued until next week. The commission received notification from MoDOT and the U.S. Corps of Engineers that the Magill Bridge project is at the federal funding stage but gave no indication of how many years before this project might move forward. The email indicated that four state bridges had been in this stage for several years. Annie Gibson, Prosecutor, advised the Commission there is a continuing leak in the ceiling in her office. Jim Ruse will contact someone to look at the problem and give an estimate. Issue continued until next week. Ronetta Burton, County Clerk, advised the Commission that she had received a draft copy of the 2017-2018 audit. There were no unexpected

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findings. A final copy should be available for the Commission to approve next week. In the afternoon, the Commissioners checked roads, bridges, and culverts in Harrison and Colfax townships. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm. This information is taken from the minutes of the May 27, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Judge Ryan Horsman heard the following cases on May 28 via Zoom. David Aycock pled guilty to DWI persistent and failure to drive on right half of roadway. A sentence assessment report was ordered. Mark Anthony Gordon pled guilty to no valid license, E felony, and was sentenced to two years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Jacob W. Palmer had previously pled guilty in February. He was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for tampering with motor vehicle, D felony, four years for resisting arrest, E felony, and seven years for possession of controlled substance, D felony; sentences to run concurrently. The defendant will enter the 120-day program under RSMo 559.115.3. He was also sentenced to 30 days in the county jail with credit for time served on a speeding charge. He was fined $25 for possession of marijuana and $300 for driving while revoked.

Assessor’s Oﬃce Staff members have finished review in the field for 2020. Impact notices will be going out June 9 or 10 to the taxpayers who had a change in their real estate valuations for 2020. Once those notices are received, if you have any questions, please call the office at 660-663-3300 ext. 1.

Recorder’s Oﬃce Marriage licenses issued: Samuel Zimmerman Stauffer, 22, and Devona Weaver Zimmerman, 20, both of Breckenridge; Robert Blake Cornett, 25, and Taylor May Sloan, 21, both of Gallatin. Warranty Deeds Tracts in Harrison Township from Chad Prater to Dale and Janice Eaton; tract in Harrison Township from Mark Wastler and Matt Wastler to Dale and Janice Eaton; Lake Viking lot #1693 from Neil and Gayle Ambrose to The David James Hoschouer and Deborah Kay Hoschouer Revocable Trust; Lake Viking lot #361 from Todd and Paula George to Kevin and Diane Trimble; Lake Viking lot #117 from Jeffrey and Lori Miller to Jeffrey and Lori Miller, trustees of the Jeffrey A. Miller and Lori A. Miller Revocable Living Trust; tracts in Jefferson Township from Zahid and Shazia Zahid to SZ Investment-64689, LLC; tract in Jefferson Township from Joseph C. Erkmann to Joseph and Dawn Erkmann as tenants by the entirety; Lake Viking lot #568 from Quenten Allen Troyer to Kathleen and Craig Ewing; Lake Viking lots #375 and #376 from

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Francisco Lammoglia to James and Dale Canino; lots in Gallatin from Darrel and Rhonda Chadwick to Howard Bailey II; tract in Colfax Township from Walker Investments II LP to Jerry and Esther McIntosh; tract in Salem Township from Mitchell and Lisa Malone to Jeffery and Scarlett Clark, an undivided one-half interest, and Dustin M. Clark, an undivided one-half interest. Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #361 from Kevin and Diane Trimble to Diane Kathleen Trimble and Kevin T. Trimble, trustees of the Diane Kathleen Trimble Trust; Lake Viking lot #1161 from Dennis and Kimberly Brammer to Andrew Sale; tract in Salem Township from Roberta Malone to Mitchell and Lisa Malone. Beneﬁciary Deeds Tract in Jamesport Township from Tracey M. Landes to the trustee of the Testamentary Trust of Tracey M. Landes as set forth in the last will and testament of Tracey M. Landes. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Grand River Township from Billie Michael Ward, successor trustee of the Billie Joe Ward and Beverly A. Ward Family Trust, to Billie Michael Ward and Sandra Lynn Ward; tract in Salem Township from Roberta Malone and Daniel Scott Thompson, co-trustees of the Roberta Malone Revocable Living Trust, to Jeffery and Scarlett Clark, an undivided one-half interest, and Dustin M. Clark, an undivided one-half interest.

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Deaths

Marilyn Calhoun 1934-2020 Marilyn Marie Proctor Calhoun died on May 26 at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph. She was born May 12, 1934, on the family farm west of Grant City to Cecil and Geneva Allison Proctor. Marilyn attended Echo Dell country school and graduated from Grant City High School in 1951. In April 1952 she married Jack Calhoun. They were married for 50 years. Jack preceded her in death in 2002. Marilyn and Jack lived many years in Grant City before moving to Pattonsburg. Later, they returned to Grant City. Marilyn was a 4H leader in both Grant City and Pattonsburg, as well as a Sunday School teacher. She attended Mt Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Pattonsburg United Methodist Church, and Grant City United Methodist Church. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Shirley Burress; brother, Larry; and a niece. Survivors include her children, Linda Marie (Ron) Matson and Allyn Duane (Lois) Calhoun; brothers, Jim (Penny) and Steve (Marie) Proctor; five grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services for Marilyn Calhoun were held May 30. Burial was at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Grant City. The family requests donations to either the Grant City or Pattonsburg United Methodist Churches, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were by Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City.

Lundy in custody after domestic Randall Lundy, 41, Kidder, was arrested May 31 for domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. Daviess County Deputy Loreanna Parker responded to the report of domestic assault at a residence on State Highway J. According to the probable cause statement, a female victim had been struck in the face with Lundy’s closed fist and Lundy had verbally threatened to shoot his victim. According to an 11-yearold female witness at the residence, she heard Lundy load a bullet into his shotgun. She then heard Lundy threaten to shoot the female victim if she came inside the house. A loaded shotgun was observed on the bed, as the witness described. Lundy has numerous weapons at his house and spent two weeks in an alcohol rehab center in August 2019. Bond was denied.

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Kay Kordes 1938-2020

Kay Kordes, age 81, of Gallatin passed away Tuesday morning, June 2nd, 2020, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. Kay was born on June 19, 1938 in Cainsville to John Wayne and Ina Pauline (Maroney) Helton. She was a 1955 graduate of Gallatin High School. Kay was united in marriage to Kenneth Kordes on October 6, 1957 in Gallatin. He preceded her in death. Kay lived much of her life in Gallatin. In the 1960's, Kay gave local news for KCHI in Chillicothe. She worked as a probate clerk for Judge Brandom for over 30 years up to her retirement. She was a life-long member of the Gallatin United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was past secretary of the Eastern Star. Kay was a member of Gallatin Daughters of the American Revolution and The Order of the Eastern Star. She was a 60 plus year member of Beta Sigma Phi service organization. Kay loved all kinds of crafts, enjoyed spending time at Lake Viking, flowers and reading. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She will be missed by many. Kay was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Kordes; and sister, Diane Gray. Kay is survived by son, Keith Kordes of Camden Point; brother, Steve Helton of Cameron; brother, John Helton of Springfield; brother-in-law, Eldon Kordes of Tehachapi, CA; grandchildren Amanda, Rachael, Kaleb and Emily; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin. There is no scheduled visitation. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday. Those in attendance will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines and CDC recommendations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gallatin United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

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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David E. Tague, age 75, of Cameron, passed away June 1, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born Feb. 7, 1945, to Floyd and Erma Tague in Kendallville, IN. He grew up in Gallatin and was a 1963 graduate of Gallatin High School. After working for General Motors for 20 years, David obtained an associate degree in criminal justice from Metropolitan Community College. He later sold real estate for Davidson Real Estate in Cameron for 16 years. David was also a farmer who raised prized club calves. On Nov. 21, 1964, he married Shirley Gaunt in Gallatin. They raised two children together and later divorced. On April 27, 1990, he was united in marriage to Jeannine McKinney Vaughn in Miami, OK. They recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. David was a member of River of Life Baptist Church in Cameron. He was very spiritual and had a profound belief in the divine providence of God. David was generous, kind, and always giving to those who needed it, even strangers. He loved his family and took in many family friends to raise over the years. He had a jovial sense of humor, was always happy, and was the ultimate optimist. David enjoyed fishing, hunting deer, and pheasant hunting on his farm at home and in South Dakota and Kansas. He and his wife traveled the western states as well as the southern states and Florida. David and Jeannine enjoyed spending winters in Yuma, AZ, with friends and family and summers at Truman Lake boating and camping with their grandchildren. He was a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan as well. David will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Floyd "Junior", Ronnie, and Jerry; and sister, Joyce Hosman. Survivors include his wife, Jeannine of the home; son Richard (Nancy) Tague of Cameron; daughter Suzanne (Anthony) Persell of Cameron; daughter Amy Vaughn (Stacy) Liles of Denver, CO; grandchildren Justin Persell, Jayden Persell, Jenna Persell and Rian Liles; sister Deloris "Jeanie" Smith of Hamilton; sister-in-law Pat Tague of Plant City, FL; uncle Jim (Virginia) Tague of Gallatin; uncle Kenny (Mary) Tague of Jamesport; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to River of Life Baptist Church in Cameron, in care of the funeral home. Graveside services: 3 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin. In consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no scheduled visitation. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com. [Paid Obit]

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

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

If you are like me, you have often thanked God for the freedom of worship. You may have read of Christians somewhere being denied that freedom. Sometimes those reports included violence, destruction of churches, First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor incarceration of leaders, and even prison sentences. Perhaps you prayed for Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. those suffering Christians and wondered what you would do if some civil Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First authority said you cannot go to church. Christian Church Well, we just had a taste of it. The Covid-19 pandemic forced our civil Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small authorities to “forbid” gathering for worship. Such drastic action was for our groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228 good of course and temporary; but imagine your feelings if the orders had been Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. hostile and permanent. Among other lessons, the last few Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev. Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday months should give us a new appreciation of the freedom to School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com worship. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday This morning for the first time in several weeks I Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) attended church with fellow Christians. It felt so good I Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. attended two worship services, one at 8:30 and one at 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 In one service, we were asked to wear masks; in both a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. services we were asked to respect social distancing. Those Bro. Wade Paris Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. matters were rather foreign to my customary worship, but 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. that did not hinder my joy of gathering together praising God. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth The New Testament tells us the earliest churches assembled regularly activities, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and house to house. That soon proved impractical. Someone had to host the group, Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com and often worship was accompanied by meals. As the believers multiplied, few ALTAMONT houses were adequate. United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS There is spiritual strength present when we are in the company of following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd. fellow believers. The writer of the book of Hebrews seemed to understand this. WINSTON He said believers gathering together promotes love, good works, and First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 encourages one another (Hebrew 10:24-25). I experienced this first-hand this Fairview Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45morning. 10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. In the seminary we had chapel services every day. We were not United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. required to attend but were encouraged to do so. Early in the semester, the Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; chapel would be full; but as time passed and the workloads grew, students often Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m. took that time to study. Taking note of the lax attendance, my Hebrew professor JAMESPORT took class time to explain that absence from worship is discouraging to the United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com brothers, in this case him. “You don't just attend for yourself,” he said, “you Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 attend for me.” a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. I thought of those words recently as someone was encouraging folk to Church of Christ (108 N. Williams) — Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 wear a mask. “You don't wear it for yourself; you wear it for others. A mask a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. probably won't protect you, but it might protect a brother.” McFALL Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor. Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org

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Christian Church — Terry Oliphant, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:15; Church and Communion 10:30 a.m. Oak Ridge Church (north of Old Pattonsburg) — Dwight Schell, lay

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

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Need Hauling? I have a 20’ stock, a 20’ flat bed, and a 10’ dump trailer and can assist you in your hauling needs. Call Harry at 660605-0984.

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.

Custom hay bailing; mow, rake, and big bales. Call Harry for pricing at 660-605-0984. Hesston 10 wheel rake in good condition $3300 660-684-6604 Cat 259 B3, low hours $25,250; Cat 259D, 2593 hours, $26,200; Bobcat T650, 3600 hours, $23,000; Bobcat S650, 3900 hours, $20,500; Case 85XT $16,500; Cat 262 2018, cab, heat/air, 3400 hours, nice machine, $23,500; Cat 226 $12,500; 660-684-6807 or 660-684-6604 Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-3582682

Automotive For Sale: (1) 15k Reese Slider 5thwheel complete $275; (1) King Pin stabilizer $25; (1) Dodge 2500 5th wheel tail gate $150. Call Harlan 660-663-3405.

Business Opportunities Get your message to more than 18,000 homes in Daviess, Caldwell, Livingston & beyond for as little as $7 per week in the ADZONE. 660-707-1820 or email AdZone@GPCink.com to place your ad TODAY!

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. CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-6632103 or 2104. STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please). BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston Trucking & Construction, 660663-3234 or 660-334-0997. Minor to major repairs and rebuilds. Tractors, skid loaders, power units, and more! 28732 State Hwy M, Gallatin. Open Mon.- Fri., 8-5. Ask for Sylvan.

Fast Cash! Wanted: Guns, gold, ATV’s ect. Cash buyer. We also do cash loans, all confidential. Guns & ammo for sale. R&R Pawn Shop, Cameron, Mo. 816632-1787 1960 Case VAC tractor, last year made. 3pt hook-up, new paint and decals. Wheel weights. 1998 Mercury Sable new battery and belts on motor. 660-973-1583 26’ RV Tow Trailer. New tires and hitch. Large slide-out. Two doors. Fiberglass body. TV and all good appliances. $7500 OBO 660-663-3405 For Sale: 8 used tires too good to throw away, $15 apiece: Cooper 245-75R16, Bridgestone 245-75R16, two KumHo AT 255-75R16, General 245-75R16, two Goodyear 235-60R16. Your choice, first come first served. Gallatin Publishing Co., ask for Travis or Ben. Pearl millet seed for sale. Call 660-707-3866 Daviess County Sheriff’s Office will be taking bids on a dog kennel. 8x12 ft. Partially enclosed and insulated. Metal roof and metal enclosure. Bids can be turned in at the Daviess County Courthouse. For more information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (660) 663-2031.

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Help Wanted PART-TIME DRIVER. Daytime deliveries. One route once per week (either Monday or Thursday) mostly to post offices plus 3-4 days delivering real estate publication each month to store locations in the region. Totals about 65-70 hours per month @ $9.45/hr. Some lifting, loading newspaper bundles and mail sacks. Must have clean driving record (pass background check) and familiarity with GPS. Immediate opening. Apply at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin. Help Wanted: Cook and kitchen aide, must be able to work days, evenings, & weekends. Country Cupboard Restaurant, Jamesport, 660-684-6597

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Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Chillicothe: Grand River Health Care currently seeking Med Tech, CNA and Part-time Transport (Class E CDL). Apply at 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe or online at Indeed. Green Hills Women’s Shelter has a Volunteer Coordinator position opening. Various hours Mon-Fri, and some weekends. Position is full time with salary range of $31,720 - $38,480 with benefits. Applications can be found on website at www.greenhillswomensshelter.net. Applications accepted through Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 5PM. GHWS is an EOE. HELP WANTED: Chillicothe Head Start Teacher Aide, 29 hours/week. Visit http://www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. IMMEDIATE OPENING for graphic designer. Experience in InDesign and Photoshop on PC preferred. This is a full-time position designing print advertising and pagination of publications for Gallatin Publishing Company. Weekday business hours. Paid vacation. Hourly wage commensurate to experience. Email your resume to jessica@gpcink. com or submit to Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640.

Notices 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.

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 660-3731968 or 660-868-0914. NEEDING TO BUY a house in Gallatin, level floor plan, garage attached, move in ready. Please call Janet Weidner, 816-6792958, Landmark Realty, 21020 Hwy 6, Gallatin MO 64640, 660663-3294, janetw402@yahoo. com

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-8542949. THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161

Beery’s Custom Farm Service. Disking and phillips harrow. Call Josh at 6 60-973-6547 Custom round baling 5’x6’ bales, slicing available, wet or dry. Call Jamin Rinehart 660-684-6977 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

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 Garage Sale - Friday, June 5, 3-7 pm and Saturday, June 6, 8 am-1 pm. 23004 280th St., Gallatin. Watch for signs. Lots of name brand junior clothing size 2-5. Lots of XL-4XL name brand women’s clothing w/tag. Lots of XL-3XL name brand men’s clothing. Like new, white GE electric stove, microwave, Kitchenaide coffee pot, espresso machine, lot of kitchen items, twin size bed w/headboard, XL dog kennel, chairs, dressers, desk, kitchen cabinets, double oven, kitchen sink, over sized electric hospital bed, wheeled walker, 2 oxygen concentrators, diesel edge chip, lots of wedding decor, whiskey barrels, 220 volt welder, cutting torch cart and much more, 2016 Buick Encore-fully loaded, leather heated seats, sunroof, 1 owner, low miles. Too much to list. Come and have a look. CASH ONLY!

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by T.L. Huffman, staff writer

The state fire marshal is currently investigating a fire that took place at about 10 a.m. on May 31 at the home of Jerry and Diane Rouner. The home, located about five miles east of Coffey on Highway B, was a complete loss. That Sunday morning, Jerry and Diane went to Bethany to run a few errands before attending the Christian Church on Highway 13. A neighbor, Alan McCrary, was also on his way to church, and noticed smoke coming from the Rouner house. He made an effort to put the fire out, but realized it had quickly spread beyond his control. He called 911 and also called Jerry. Several fire departments arrived, including Gallatin, Coffey, Bethany, Pattonsburg, Gilman City, and KAW. A paramedic was on hand. At some point, Jerry asked who moved his truck. That’s when they realized the truck had been stolen and the fire was arson. The state fire marshal became involved. Law enforcement is currently looking for the maroon 2008 Dodge 2500. It is a three-quarter-ton pickup with a chrome grill guard. There is a “Remember Chad Young” sticker in the back window. Chad was a Gallatin city employee and firefighter and a best friend of their son, Jerry Rouner. If you see the pickup, or have any information, please call the Daviess

County Sheriff ’s Department at 663-2031. The theft of the truck is one thing, but the motive for the burning of the Rouner home is a mystery. The Rouners won’t comment on it. They’re leaving it to law enforcement to unravel. There was a gun in the stolen truck. That made it a federal case. “The important thing is nobody was hurt,” Diane says. They had two cats. One was an outdoor cat, and Sprinkles. Sprinkles escaped unharmed, but the 33 baby chicks in the basement weren’t that lucky. Between 100-150 people came the night of the fire and the days after and were in and out. They brought food, clothes, and offered places for the Rouners to stay. They cried and hugged. Nobody wore a mask; no one remembered that there was a virus going around or seemed to care. Some brought chairs. A lot of them sat with the Rouners. “We watched it burn,” Jerry says. He laughs that it takes a fire to see his kids. With the COVID scare, the kids were making themselves scarce. Now they’ve been seeing them every day. “We have good neighbors and good friends,” Jerry says. “We never had any

problem with anybody.” The Rouners have insurance. They appreciate Sandy Ward with American Family. She came to the house, stayed for hours, and made calls. A member of their church will set an RV trailer on a concrete slab for them to live in until they are able to rebuild. “They’re okay as far as insurance,” says their son Randy. “They lost a lot of memories.”

Jerry started out farming and raised hogs. Then he was with the state highway department for 32 years. He had lived in the house for 49 years, since 1971. He and Diane married in 1973. They started life together in the house on a farm in the middle of nowhere. “That’s why we like it,” Jerry says. The Rouners will celebrate their 47th anniversary soon. Jerry liked to carpenter. Diane liked kids. They made that work. Jerry started with the original house in the center, which was over 100 years old. “I had a picture of the original; not any-

more,” he says. He added to the front and back. He remodeled and rebuilt, put on siding, installed insulation. More rooms were added as the children grew and needed rooms of their own. Diane says their house was a house for living. They raised livestock of all kinds, including an emu, and very much enjoyed watching the wildlife in the field across the highway. They raised seven kids in the house: one stepdaughter, three of their own, and three adopted boys. They all graduated from the Gilman City school. “We babysat kids in this home, too,” Diane says. One of those “kids,” now grown, called when she heard about the fire. She told them she remembered the sweet tea and sandwiches. “She always had a pacifier in her mouth,” Diane laughs. “One day she didn’t have it; she told us the hogs ate it.” It hasn’t always been an easy life. Jerry survived a truck wreck that by all rights should have killed him. He came home in a neck brace and with his arm in a sling. He was helpless. Diane took care of him, pulled him through. “I ended up with a scar and stove up, but I still get around,” he says. A year later, Diane was diagnosed with cancer. He took care of her, pulled her through. She has survived cancer now for eight years.

Sifting through the rubble of the fire, a daughter, Amber, was able to recover a bird cage, a cauldron, and miscellaneous other things. They are hoping to find Diane’s wedding rings. She didn’t wear them that morning. “They won’t mean anything to replace,” Diane says. “We lost our birth certificates, our marriage license, our deeds, our tax papers,” says Jerry. “All we have is the clothes on our back, and our Bibles. I guess we’re homeless.” “We lost pictures of the kids that were hanging on the wall,” says Diane. “All the pictures of our family.” The Rouners add that they believe everything happens for a purpose and the Good Lord will take care of them. “We used to be the new kids on the block,” Jerry says. “Now we’re among the oldest.” Life goes on. New neighbors are moving in. The Rouners have every intention of rebuilding. They’ll move a couple of trees and have an even better view of the wildlife. “It’s just now soaking in, what we’ve lost and what we have to replace,” Jerry says. “It will take time. Diane and I, we’ve been through a lot, but we’ll make it.”