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Foundation channels grant funds for flood disaster recovery help The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri recently established a fund to provide disaster relief particularly for flood victims in Northwest Missouri. This fund was established through the generous donation from an out-of-state donor and grew with other community donors. This out-of-state donor was looking for a Community Foundation in Northwest to disperse these funds. The donor stated that they are familiar with Community Foundations and like the model they provide for charitable giving. They have given to Community Foundations in different parts of the country for the purpose of distributing funds where most needed. The fund provides natural disaster recovery assistance to Northwest Missouri through grants to non-profit organizations that address high-priority community needs. To receive a grant, the organization must serve a county that has been declared a natural disaster area by state or federal government. “We are humbled by this opportunity to help flood victims at this critical time,” says Mary Hinde, foundation President/ CEO. “We are pleased to announce that a grant has been awarded to Livingston County for flood disaster relief.” The Community Foundation serves the 18 counties through regional collaboration increasing the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area. Administering charitable funds is core to the foundation’s work. In 2018 a total of 713 grants exceeding $1.6 million was distributed to 193 different nonprofits and 207 scholarship awards.

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PHS, North Shelby combine for an 8-man record 180 points! See pages 8

How do you spell ‘Scare-on-the-Square?’ F-U-N!

One of the most kid-friendly festivals you can ﬁnd anywhere is Gallatin’s annual Scare-on-the-Square which unfolded Saturday. Inﬂatables were a big hit, along with lots of other activities and, of course, candy! More scenes from this year’s Halloween celebration appear on the back page.

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Why do we do this? The practice of daylightsaving time dates back to 1908 when a city in Ontario, Canada, decided to move clocks ahead one hour on July 1. Other Canadian cities followed suit, and then Germany and Austria picked up on the idea. Congress enacted daylight-saving time in the United States in 1918. Policies changed numerous times before the Uniform Time Act of 1966 was signed into law. The idea behind moving clocks ahead by one hour has mainly been to conserve energy. Since 2007, we have observed daylightsaving time as starting on the second Sunday in March and ending on the ﬁrst Sunday in November. Thus, we return to standard time this Sunday, Nov. 3. It is also a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke detectors this weekend, too.

‘Christmas Around the Square’ to be magical Special day in Gallatin to unfold Saturday, Nov. 23, features Sandy’s magic show, Theatre League play Christmas around the Square will be magical this year — in more ways than one. New this year will be a magic show by David Sandy. Sandy will be performing at the Courter Theater from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, during the seventh annual Christmas around the Square event, which is sponsored by the Friends of Gallatin/Christmas Around the Square Committee. David Sandy has been entertaining professionally throughout the heart of America and along both coasts since the 1970s, including regular appearances in Las Vegas and at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. He is considered to be one of the leading entertainers of the

new generation and has received numerous awards for excellence in entertainment from his peers. David has been awarded the titles of “Stage Magician of the Year” (both in 1993 and 1998) and “Close-Up Magician of the Year” (both in 1996 and 1998) from Ring 129 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Candy Cane Christmas Shop The “Candy Cane Christmas Shop,” a store where kids may shop free for their immediate family, is back again this year.” Kids ages 4 through 12 can shop free for their immediate family in the basement level of the Daviess County Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. After the kids make their selections, the gifts will be

wrapped and tagged for them. If you’d like to make a monetary donation for Candy Cane Christmas Shop, to help purchase prizes for the drawing, or to purchase items for the Christmas store, you can drop your donation off at Elbert’s Department Store. Just be sure and write on your check if you want your donation to go speciﬁcally for the Christmas store. Kids will also be able to do an activity at the library, while they wait their turn to Christmas shop. Featured Activities Christmas Around the Square will also feature crafts, food items and holiday gifts from 40 vendors.

Paint and Pour Chalk Painting will be on Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Parish Center. For more details on this see the Friends of Gallatin website. The cost is $35. There will be kids’ games from noon to 4 p.m. located on the southwest lawn of the courthouse, including two bounce houses. Mickie and Minnie (continued on page 3)

Gallatin Men’s Club donates $2,000 for Kickin’ Cancer The Gallatin Men’s Club, a nonproﬁt community organization, donated $2,000 toward the recent Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness event. Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness held its annual BBQ block party on Sept. 28. The event raises funds for the purchase of gas cards to help cancer patients in Daviess County defray their cost of traveling to and from cancer treatments. “We appreciate this wonderful contribution from the Gallatin Men’s Club,” said Nancy Tate, one of the organizers for Kickin’ (continued on page 3)

Area P.E.O. chapters celebrate 150th year at Bethany gathering

Tri-Champs! Instant celebration as GHS watches play that sparks 3-way GRC title

Just moments after Gallatin defeated Putnam County on Friday night, players and fans gathered around GHS Football Coach Patrick Treece as they watched a cell phone feed of the ﬁnal moments of the Princeton-South Harrison game. Princeton’s victory assured just the third GRC football tri-championship in the last 90 years. Bulldog sophomore Draygen Schweizer, right, reacts to South Harrison’s last ditch, fourth down play that came up empty. For complete details, see story on page 8. [staﬀ photo/Cox]

Celebrating 150 years of women helping women achieve their highest aspirations, area P.E.O. chapter mem-bers gathered Oct. 21 at the United Methodist Church in Bethany to hear about the recent International Convention of the P.E.O. organization. Representatives from four Missouri counties in P.E.O. Area 26 were at the Bethany meeting: Albany Chapter AN, Bethany Chapter BV, Cainsville Chapter BX, Pattonsburg Chapter (continued on page 3)

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OPINION

Oct. 30, 2019

Of spooks and thanks Have you ever wondered what might be the most popular Halloween movie? I stumbled into a website hosted by Comparitech which ranks Halloween movies state by state. According to that source, Missouri’s favorite is “The Others,” a 2001 flick that generated a mere $209 million worldwide. Some movie favorites are more obvious, like Texans for “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” the 1974 film based on real-life serial killer Ed Gein. Sequels just don’t cut it for horror fans – you’ve got to see the original (sorry, pun intended). About anything based on a Stephen King novel is somebody’s favorite. Colorado goes for “The Shining.” This movie describes an experience that King felt while he and his Off the Editor’s Spike... wife stayed the night in Room 217 at the Stanley Hotel (at the time King was also battling alcoholism, and visions are not unusual to those afflicted). Who really knows which films are the most Spooktacular? But the methodology in declaring which films promise the biggest frights is interesting, by Darryl Wilkinson even if flawed. Each film was individually searched on Google Trends to find which state scored the highest. This was then the designated film for that state. If any state came up twice, the film that ranked higher was named as the movie for that state (allowing a different winner for each state). If a state didn’t appear top for any of the movies, then the state’s individual information for the topic “horror movies” was used to ascertain which movie was being increasingly searched for in the related topics section. Any film with comedy as a genre (such as Shaun of the Dead) was omitted. So, in my view, Google is now even telling us what scares us. And that’s really scary. *** Here’s an incredible story. A network of churches recently worked with a nonprofit to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt belonging to about 6,000 community members. Think about this. What if you were one of the many saddled with insurmountable personal debt due to an illness. Then, tomorrow you get a letter in the mail explaining that your debt was completely paid – and when you get past your shock, you verify that what you’re being told is true! This isn’t a fairy tale; it is, in fact, a story headlined in the national news. It happened in Chicago where an outfit called RIP Medical Debt joined with a number of churches to pay the medical bills of exactly 5,888 people. There are no strings attached – just the hope that these beneficiaries will, in turn, give to the needs of others. Wouldn’t it be an even greater thing if that spirit of giving were to ripple out from Chicago to our entire nation? I read where 43 million Americans – roughly one in every five, have delinquent medical debt on their credit report. RIP Medical Debt indeed … and it’s no Halloween prank, but something to applaud, to be thankful about. What a great example! You want to know how to enjoy any holiday? Put others first and be thankful you’re able to do so in some small or great way. So, yes, enjoy Halloween tomorrow. But let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in some real way, by giving to others. Pass it on.

Flood of FEMA questions by Congressman Sam Graves

Some folks have said I sound a bit like a broken record, that all I ever talk about is flooding, flooding, flooding. There’s some truth to that, as many parts of North Missouri have been underwater at one point in time or another this year. There are families in Northwest Missouri that haven’t been able to return home for more than seven months now. There is farmland in Northeast Missouri that’s still underwater. Right now, there’s nothing more important than helping these folks get back on their feet and helping protect our communities from future flooding. The sad reality is that while we can see what’s still happening in our backyard, there’s plenty of people in Washington, D.C., that don’t have a clue what we’ve gone through. They still don’t know about the farmers whose fields have been flooded from planting season to harvest. They don’t know about the families who have been shut out of their homes. They don’t know about communities that have been repeatedly besieged by the neverending Flood of 2019. This week, however, we were able to shine a light on some of the problems we’ve been facing, and I was proud to welcome Atchison County Emergency Management Director Rhonda Wiley to testify before Congress.

Rhonda was straight and to the point, describing the problems folks are facing with the arbitrary dates set for individual disaster assistance. She also didn’t mince words when it came to the need to fix our river management priorities and work harder to protect our communities from future floods. I also had the chance to ask a few pointed questions of FEMA about the arbitrary date issue. It doesn’t make a lick of sense that some folks qualified for assistance and others didn’t -- and the only difference was the day of the week their homes were hit by the floodwaters. To add insult to injury, some folks were devastated by the same floodwaters that hit our neighbors in Iowa and Nebraska, and while our neighbors across the state lines qualified for assistance, Missourians didn’t. This isn’t right, and I’m going to keep pressing for answers. We may have smaller populations in rural areas like North Missouri, but our communities are critical to the nation’s supply of food and other resources. When even a few people are displaced, that causes a significant impact on the local economy. As I’ve said many times before, North Missourians are resilient, and we will get through this. We’ve just got to make sure that the federal government doesn’t stand in the way.

Local taxation hearing update

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

This summer, the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives tasked me with chairing the Interim Committee on Local Taxation (COLT). So far, we have held four hearings, and one of the main topics discussed has been property taxes. And one main issue revealed about property taxes is that different counties are governed by different state laws and constitutional provisions. For example, there are 115 assessors in our state – one for every county and one for St. Louis City. Per our constitution, 113 of those assessors are elected by voters to increase accountability to the public. If an assessor does not treat citizens right and give them fair valuations for their property, voters can vote them out. But the assessors in Jackson County and St. Louis City, two areas that have the most controversy over valuations, are appointed, not elected.

In 2009, a bill was filed in the Missouri Senate to change the Constitution to make all assessors elected. But before it could get out of committee, advocates for Jackson County and St. Louis influenced the process and got a carve-out added to the language to exclude their areas. These advocates had sway with a large number of Kansas City and St. Louis area reps and senators (and there are quite a few of them in the legislature), and without their support the bill would not pass. The bill was ultimately passed and enacted with this carve-out. Exceptions like this happen all too often in our statutes. Another exception relates to Hancock protection. The Hancock Amendment, which is named for the 1980’s legislator Mel Hancock who championed it, refers to the concept that no citizen should be hit with a tax increase without being able to vote on it. This protection is now enshrined in our constitution.

For property taxes, this means that if the assessed valuation of a property taxing district (county, school, ambulance, etc.) goes up, the maximum levy those districts can impose on its citizens must go down so that the total taxes paid into the district stay the same, relative to inflation. Every Missourian in every property-taxing district receives Hancock protection against tax increases …except the residents of the Kansas City Public School district. Due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the 1990s, that one district is carved out of Hancock, and this year those Missourians will see a sizable increase in their property tax. Since KCPS is in Jackson County where the assessor is not elected, the tax hike is probably no coincidence. The COLT committee will continue to investigate inconsistencies in our tax code, and prepare legislation to try to correct some of them in the next session, which starts in January.

Cost of wind projects decline, signals boom in expansion by Cody Smith

The U.S. wind industry is booming — expanding from 1.5 gigawatts of cumulative installed capacity in 1998 to 96.4 gigawatts of installed capacity in 2018. At the same time, the cost of these projects continues to go down. According to the newlyreleased 2018 Wind Market Technologies Report from the U.S. Department of Energy, the average cost of constructing a wind energy project in 1983 was $4,478 per kilowatt hour. In 2018, the cost dropped to just $1,468 per kilowatt hour. This stunning $3,010 decrease per kilowatt hour is indicative of the growth of the industry as the U.S. transitions to a clean energy economy. Looking ahead, the country is poised to add more than 68 additional gigawatts of wind power capacity. This growth is necessary as the U.S. looks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, the U.S. ranks 16th for installed wind power capacity, with 6.5% of U.S. power coming from renewable wind energy. As this growth continues to

compound and prices of proAs market forces continue to duction keep falling, our com- favor renewable energy over fosmunities have an opportunity to sil fuels, rural America has an continue realizing the benefits of opportunity to stake its claim in wind energy. Tax revenue gener- a clean energy economy. ation and job creation bring new Editor’s note: Cody Smith is a opportunities to rural America. policy associate at the Center for RuLast year, wind projects gener- ral Affairs Established in 1973, the ated approximately $761 million Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to in total Darryl tax payments to Editor state &strengthen Wilkinson, Publisher small businesses, famiand local governments. Mean- ly farms and ranches, and rural comwhile, the industry supports 140 munities through action oriented proturbine and component manu- grams addressing social, economic, and environmental issues. facturing facilities nationwide.

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P.E.O. turns 150 (continued from page 1)

These Area 26 P.E.O. Chapter presidents attended the recent international chapter report meeting held in Bethany. Pictured are front row right to left Sue Nichols, Chapter AN Albany, Jeanne Cracraft, Chapter CQ Ridgeway, Marsha Weller, Chapter BV Bethany, and the speaker Mary Beth Pittsenbarger, Chapter BC Pattonsburg. Back row: Tara Robbins, Chapter BX Cainsville, and Pearl Scurlock Chapter BY Princeton. [Photo by Kathy Conger]

BC, Princeton Chapter BY, and Ridgeway Chapter CQ. Delegate Mary Beth Pittsenbarger, a member of Chapter BC Pattonsburg, told about the many thousands of women who attended the convention and learned about the local and international advancements for women in education with the help of the P.E.O. organization. Cottey College in Nevada, MO, is sponsored by P.E.O. The international organization supports many philan-thropic projects, and preserves the birthplace of P.E.O. in Mount Pleasant, IA.

P.E.O. Golden Girl: Pattonsburg P.E.O. Chapter BC honored Peggy Sperry as a 50-year Golden Girl member at the recent International Chapter report meeting held in Bethany. [Photo by Kathy Conger]

Christmas Around the Square promises magic on Nov. 23 Mouse, Elmo and Ninja Turtle will be strolling the square during the day. A balloon artist will be in the Corner Cafe building from noon to 2 p.m. An Old Time Photo Booth will be open from noon to 4 p.m., sponsored by American Family Insurance, State Farm Insurance, Lockridge Insurance Agency, Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Daviess County, Terry Implement, and an anonymous donor, with free 4x6 photos. Raffle tickets available soon! Tickets for prizes will be available from Monday, Nov. 4 through

Nov. 22 at local retail businesses. You can enter to win prizes that will be drawn throughout the day on Nov. 23 and then for the grand prizes that night. Place your ticket(s) in the receptacles located at Dungy’s Market or Frost Automotive (cans are on the window ledge inside the store) before the cans are picked up on Friday evening at 6 p.m. If you are not offered a ticket by a Gallatin business, please ask for one. Be sure and put your name, age and phone number on the back of the ticket. Businesses will be giving only one ticket per purchase. Save your tickets and deposit them into a receptacle at

For parade registration and updates, visit

FriendsofGallatin.org one of the designated locations. Cans and tickets will be picked up on Nov. 22 by 6 p.m. This year’s prizes are by categories (same as last year) for ages 1-3, 4-7, 8-11, 12-15, and for adults ages 16 and over. Winners’ names will be drawn throughout the day starting at 11 a.m. and will be drawn until 3 p.m. You will have an hour to claim the prize, and if not claimed then another name will be drawn. This drawing is for kids and adults.

Gallatin Men’s Club gives $2,000 (continued from page 1) Cancer. “The funds will go a long way to help our neighbors in this worthy cause.” Gallatin Men’s Club members raise money to benefit local charities by cooking for local businesses and special events. Boo-B-Que during Scare on the Square in the fall and the Testicle Festival in the spring are two

other popular events sponsored by the Gallatin Men’s Club. There are 22 members in the club this year. Several Men’s Club members are pictured, left to right, Kelly Calhoun, Terry Jarboe, Jerry Ferguson, Mike Grant, Mark Fischer, Bill Cullen, Barry Wood, Kevin Noel, Don Willing and Steve Agenstein.

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Winners’ names for the grand prizes will be drawn after the tree lighting ceremony. You must be present to win the grand prizes. Vendors & Craft Fair There will be 40 vendors from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at selected locations around town. The craft fair will unfold at the Active Aging Resource Center, the Methodist Church, the former Frazier’s West Side Cafe, the former Frost Insurance building and the McBee Building (north of State Farm Insurance). Christmas music will be played throughout the day on the square and in the buildings; carolers will be strolling around the square, singing from 12 to 1 p.m. Bright Futures/FBLA of Gallatin are joining forces for Christmas adoptions to help families in need and will be at the Corner Cafe from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a sweet shop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the west side of the square in the old Missouri Land Title building. Items baked by Laura Hoyle will be sold by the piece, by the pound for candy, or you can purchase a whole pie. Proceeds from sales will go to the Patrick McBroom Scholarship Fund. First and second place coloring contest winners will ride on a float in the parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf. Food Court Toeneboehn’s Made from Scratch, MGM Kettle Corn, Jan-

ny’s Java and Penny Webb’s Tenderloins will be in the food court on East Grand Street. Local eateries are Subway, Corner Cafe, Mi Mexico, Casey’s, Joe Jump’s, and the Southside Bar & Grill. Ladies of the United Methodist Church will be selling walking tacos and loaded baked potatoes in the church basement. Here comes Santa Claus Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf will arrive by sleigh at 2 p.m. at the courthouse. Train rides will be available from 12-4 p.m., sleigh rides from 2-4 p.m., and the Old Time Photo Booth from 12-4 p.m. Festival of Lights Parade The Festival of Lights Parade unfolds around 5:30 p.m. After the parade the Mayor will count down for the Tree Lighting. Santa and a child, chosen earlier, will flip the switch. Pastor Robert Nelson will offer a blessing of the season for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. After the blessing, Mayor Barb Ballew will draw for the grand prizes. You must be present to win and you can only win once. Gilligand’s Island by GTL Festivities climax with the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Gilligan’s Island” at 7 p.m. at Courter Theater. For more information, call organizers Judy Elbert at 660-6053921, Sally Black at 660-605-3625, or Cyd Terry at 660-605-1988.

Reality presentation hopes to change driving behavior, save lives The Peers Foundation presented an Augmented Reality Distracted Driving Education Simulator (ARDDES) to Gallatin High School students on Oct. 29 in the ag shop. The program was initiated through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. FCCLA completed the Buckle Up Phone Down program through Missouri Department of Transportation in the 2017-2018 school years. Missouri teen drivers rank among the worst in the nation, coming in at 48th, according to a recent study of the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers by WalletHub. In an effort to begin changing that statistic, the PEERS Foundation, a Grand Rapids, MI, based non-profit organization, has taken its ARDDES Aware Distracted Driving Prevention Program to 10 Missouri high schools this year thanks to funding from the Missouri Department of Transportation. “Missouri is the first state department of transportation to partner with us,” said PEERS Foundation’s Chairman of the

Board Mike Seymore when the state’s federally funded National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grant was announced. “The award will fund our program at ten schools that reported having less than 60% seatbelt use among teen drivers in 2018.” The 10 schools receiving ARDDES are Gallatin, Kennett, Malden, Caruthersville, New Madrid Central, Westran, Lafayette, Liberty Mountain View, Milan, and Sikeston. Safe Driver Educators Josh Jackson, Julie Piotrowski and Timmus Pong told the GHS assembled students that distracted driving is the number one cause of fatalities in ages 16 to 29. Eleven young drivers die every day due to distracted driving. Smart devices and activities like texting while driving have caused driver fatalities to rise at unprecedented levels. The ARDDES (short for Augmented Reality Distracted Driving Education Simulator) Aware experience incorporates live teaching, video testimony, and peer interaction with the PEERS Foundation’s state-of-

the-art driving simulator. Wearing a Meta2 augmented-reality headset, the ARDDES simulator challenges participants to make quick decisions regarding realistic distractions from oncoming traffic, pedestrians, passengers and cell phones while ‘driving’ to avoid potential (simulated) collisions. “We’ve made it as realistic as we possibly could,” said Sey-

more. “We use a real car for the simulator, and in addition to seeing the actual dashboard and their own hands on the steering wheel, participants see oncoming and passing traffic in the car’s rear-view mirror and windows. A person could actually stick their head out of the car’s side window and still be completely immersed in the virtual world that we’ve created.”

With 88% of participants from the 2018-19 school year either agreeing or strongly agreeing with the statement, “After experiencing the simulator, I am more likely to eliminate distractions while driving,” post-event surveys indicate that the ARDDES Aware program is successfully raising awareness and changing behaviors related to seat belt use and distracted driving.

Gallatin High School student Cidnee Toney is behind the wheel while a simulator presents a drive through a virtual city. AR is an emerging technology that enhances reality by overlaying the virtual world over the real world, allowing students to see both at the same time.

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New members of Phi Theta Kappa at NCMC are pictured, left to right, ront row, Essie Williamson, Jamie Neff, Katie Adkison, Mayce Axtell, Juliet Bauta, Jurden D’Arnault, Morgan Eastin; back row, Brieanna Wright, Kenzy Horton, Genesis Sarabia, Jentry Copple, Maycee Edgar, Cash Miller, Latorrie Johnson.

Area students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society

North Central Missouri College inducted 26 students into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society membership for fall 2019, including Kenzy Horton of Jamesport and Essie Williamson of Gilman City. Other new members include Katie Adkison, Hamilton; Chandler Anderson, Princeton; Jacob Ashford, Bogard; Mayce Axtell, Laredo; Katlyn Barron, Chillicothe; Juliet Bauta, Milan; Reka Behrman, Bucklin; Rae Brown, Agency; Jentry Copple, Maryville; Jurden D’Arnault,

Trenton; Morgan Eastin, Mercer; Maycee Edgar, Bucklin; Fallon Gladbach, Mendon; Nathan Hoel, Chillicothe; Latorrie Johnson, Trenton; Cheryl Maybrier, Atchison; Cash Miller, Warsaw; E’Lizabeth Neal, Trenton; Russell Neeley, Brookfield; Jamie Neff, Princeton; Keaton O’Dell, Norborne; Genesis Sarabia, Milan; Madison Searcy, Trenton; and Brieanna Wright, Cainsville. Those present were honored and recognized at an induction ceremony held on Oct. 24, 2019. NCMC PTK advisors are

Maryellen Harman, NCMC History Instructor, and Melissa Spencer, Academic Advisor and Recruiter. PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa, students must be enrolled in an accredited institution offering an associate degree, completed at least 12 credit hours, have a 3.50 GPA or above, receive an invitation to join and adhere to the moral standards of the society.

Coffey discusses water rate study, street rock, work on roof The Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) water/wastewater rate study was discussed during the Oct. 19 meeting of the City of Coffey. The council agreed that since a rate increase is a necessity, the first of the year would be a better timeframe for an increase. The board motioned to raise, at a late date, water/wastewater rates $1.50 across the board as presented by MRWA. Virgil Griffin reported on streets/park. He stated that he has been able to grade some streets and will continue grading, weather permitting. He suggested rock be put on streets as they are graded instead of waiting until all the streets are graded and then rocking. The council agreed with his suggestion. He will be taking the mowing machine in

to be repaired soon. Rock Dirks, with DRC Contracting, Inc., is supposed to begin work on the city hall roof the second week in November. Sewer reports from the Department of Natural Resources and The H2O Laboratory were discussed. After discussion of upcoming repair bills, a motion carried to cash Certificate of Deposit #125857 and deposit into the General Fund. Property maintenance was discussed. It was noted that Missouri Municipal League has webinars that can be viewed on derelict properties. Council stipend pay discussion was tabled. Steven Grant, Certified Public Accountant, will be contacted about performing the fiscal year

2018-19 audit. A formal request from Gallatin North Missourian Newspaper for a copy of the minutes of the meeting for the month of October was presented. The next regular meeting will be Nov. 16, 2019, at 10 a.m. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the City of Coffey held Oct. 19. Council members present were Mayor Ralph Ray, aldermen Beverly Hunter, Virgil Griffin, Carolyn Griffin, Frank Davis, and City Clerk Tammy de Jong. Water Operator Steve Henderson was absent.

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Memorial donations to county library

Active Aging Resource Center Oct. 31: Join us for a Halloween lunch. Nov. 5: Blood pressure and blood glucose checks, 11-12. It’s time to check if your Medicare Prescription Drug plan is the best place for 2020. Pick up a worksheet at the Active Aging Resource Center or call for an appointment at 660663-2828. Menus Nov. 4-8 Monday: chicken parmesan, carrot salad, garlic bread, buttered peas, applesauce; Tuesday: beef pot pie, lettuce salad, sliced bread, bananas and strawberries; Wednesday: meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, cheesy California blend, blushing pears; Thursday: tomato soup and egg salad sandwich, carrots and celery sticks, crackers, Mandarin oranges; Friday: tater tot casserole, cole slaw, whole grain bread, fruit gelatin.

Woman injured when crests hill A Cameron woman received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 7 a.m. on Oct. 19 in Caldwell County. According to the highway patrol, Francesca Flemming, 35, Cameron, was eastbound on Highway 36 near Route J, driving a 2016 Kia Sorrento. A 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 driven by Darren Crabb, 46, Kidder, was pulling out of a private driveway onto eastbound Highway 36 on top of a hill crest. Ms. Flemming crested the hill and struck the towed unit of Mr. Crabb’s vehicle. Both vehicles came to rest, facing eastbound off the south side of Highway 36. Ms. Flemming was transported by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was wearing her seat belt. The Kia was totaled. The Chevrolet was not damaged. The accident was investigated by Tpr. B.T. Quiring, assisted by Caldwell County.

Woodruff, McRoberts engagement announced, wedding set for Nov. 23 Kay and Frank Woodruff, Gallatin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, David, to Lea McRoberts, daughter of Jim and Connie McRoberts, Oxford, IA. Miss McRoberts, a 2005 Iowa State graduate, is an LEED and WELL certified architect and the director of interiors at Ittner Architects, St. Louis. David is a 1998 Missouri State graduate, political strategist, and the founding partner of Blue

Pear Media and Campaigns. Lea volunteers with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the couple enjoys historic renovation, the farmers’ market and community events. Lea and David were engaged on horseback in April at the McRoberts’ Farm in Oxford. The couple will be married Nov. 23 at the Renwick Mansion in Davenport, IA, in a family ceremony officiated by Pastor Sean McRoberts, cousin of the bride.

Delegates of Silver Haired Legislature chooses top five priorities for 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the Silver Haired Legislature took place at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Oct. 22, 23, and 24. The 100 delegates in attendance chose their top five priorities and formulated plans to advocate for senior issues during the coming legislative session. After spirited debates in the legislative chambers, the delegates chose these issues as their top five priorities for the 2020 legislative session: 1. Increase funding for congregate & home delivered meals 2. Reinstate funding for MO RX 3. Develop a prescription monitoring drug program 4. Streamline tax collection procedure with a portion designated to senior programs

5. Expand MO Healthnet For more information: Freda Miller, Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging at 855-205-7520, fmiller@nwmoaaa.org or Northwest SHL Chair, John Murphy at 816-449-5759, farmerjohn39@ yahoo.com.

Drive, dress safely Give some thought to safety when choosing a costume. Consider make-up rather than masks, since masks can make it difficult to see oncoming traffic. Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to dark costumes to make them visible. Flame resistant costumes are the best ones. Make sure the costume doesn’t hamper your vision while you’re driving.

Memorial donations have been placed in the Daviess County Library. “Alma and How She Got Her Name” by Juana Martinez-Neal and “Summertime Rainbow” by Belle Yang were donated by Daviess County Retired Teachers in honor of former members. “Seeds and trees,” “National Geographic Book of Why Not? 1,111 Answers to Everything,” “Dear Girl,” “National Geographic Little Kids First Book of How,” “National Geographic Why? 1,111 Answers to Everything” were donated in memory of Cheryl Bonderer by Covel D. Searcy Retired Teachers. “George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt,” George and the Unbreakable Code,” and George’s Secret Key to the Universe” by Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking were donated in memory of Cheryl Bonderer by Jean Fales. “The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty,” A Woman of No Importance: the Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II,” “American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race,” and “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mom Knows Best” were donated by Pat Pierce in memory of her

mother, Mary Ellen Murray. “The Pioneers: the Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West” by David G. McCullough, “The Secret Letter” by Debbie Rix, “The Burden of Truth: A Cass Leary legal thriller” by Robin James, “The Silver Widows” by C.J. Petit, “The Lost Sister: a Detective Arla Baker novel” by M. L. Rose, “The Hideaway” by Lauren K. Denton, and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris were donated in memory of Doris Croy. Other donations include “Louisiana’s Way Home” by Kate DiCamillo in memory of Mary Lou Searcy; “Snowmen at Halloween” by Caralyn Buehner in memory of Beverly Ward by Daviess County Retired Teachers; “Beverly, Right Here” by Kate DiCamillo in memory of Mary Lou Searcy; “The Adventures of Sophie Mouse” Collection, books 1-5, by Poppy Green in memory of Beverly Ward. These books have been donated in memory of loved ones over the last ten months. If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact the library, 660-663-3222, and speak to the library director.

Tips to save this winter on electric bill According to the US Department of Energy, the typical US family spends at least $2,200 per year on energy bills—with nearly half of that paying for heating and cooling. To help you lower your utility bills this fall and winter, here are 10 tips from Rebecca Gramuglia, Personal Finance Expert at TopCashback.com: •Adjust the thermostat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save money when they are sleeping or not home. When you are asleep or out of the house, turn your thermostat back 10° to 15° for eight hours and save around 10 percent a year on your heating

and cooling bills. Install a programmable thermostat to make it easier to control the temperature while you’re away from home or catching some zzz’s. •Perform regular maintenance on your furnace. Winterizing a home is a great way for homeowners to prepare for the cold months. Keep your furnace and vents properly maintained and cleaned to reduce energy consumption. •Turn down your water heater. There’s no point in heating the water if you’re not home to use it! About 14-25 percent of the energy consumed in your home is due to running a water heater.

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Residents bring road and bridge concerns John Sterneker and Clint Vanatta, Union Township, COMMISSION met with the commission to advise them the township is going to proceed with repairs on 228th Street. They also discussed progress on the repair/replacement of Sabre Road. David Tolen, Union Township resident, met with the commission to discuss repair/replacement of Sabre Road near the Magill Bridge over Grand River. He expressed concern with the current maintenance and his ability to get his crops out. Commissioner Wayne Uthe will speak to the township board about adding some spot rock. D.J. Bonderer, Colfax Township resident, met with the commission regarding a tube on Waltz Avenue, and a low water crossing. Pursuant to a Grand River township request, Commissioner David Cox made a motion to add one-fourth mile of 262nd Street North of Lilac Street in Section 26, Grand River Township, to the CART program for 2020; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. Discussion was held regarding the current road closing Standard Operating Procedures for Daviess County as they have recently been updated by the county attorney. Discussion was also held regarding a petition filed in July to close a portion of 232nd Street in Washington Township. Since a remonstrance has also been filed, the commission will follow statute and send notifications to all landowners on the COUNTY

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10/22/19 6:40 pm – Gallatin investigation. 10/23/19 7:15 am - Winston, vehicle vs. deer. No injury reported. 10:34 am - Pattonsburg investigation. 10/24/19 7:27 am - Gallatin Highway CC vehicle vs. deer. No injury reported. 9:09 am - Cows out on Highway CC south of Vista. Owner contacted. 10:17 am – Lock Springs, out on investigation. 4:53 pm - Black cows out on July Ave. Owner contacted. 10/25/19 2:42 pm – Jamesport, out on investigation. 10:29 pm – Pattonsburg, vehicle vs. deer. No injury reported. 10/26/19 6:25 pm – Pattonsburg, traffic control. • April Dawn Brown, 38, Cameron, was arrested and transported to DDCRJ for bond violation of previous felony warrant of possession of controlled substance. Bond $50,000. 10/27/19 9:51 am – Winston, mules roaming around 125th Street. Owners unknown. 10/28/19 10 am - Court in session. 6:13 - Pattonsburg investigation.

portion of road to be closed, and a hearing will be scheduled and advertised. The commission asked Ronetta Burton to make contact with Metal Culverts, Inc., the road tube supplier for the county, and set up accounts for the townships and road districts that haven’t already done so. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. The road crew will be working in Harrison and Union townships this week. They are also mowing brush in Grand River and Jamesport townships this week. Discussion for two bridge replacement/repair options was held with a decision to go ahead and purchase the tubes and get them replaced. The commission approved two of the crew to go to safety training provided at no cost by MPR insurance in Springfield in December. The commission met with Ronetta Burton, county clerk, to go over details for the 2019 salary commission meeting scheduled in the commission room for Oct. 29. Stephanie Williams and Duane Kohlstaedt, North Central MO Business Facilitation, met with the commission to advise them on business growth in the area. Three new businesses in Daviess County have opened this year with their help. The 2019 Annual meeting will be Feb. 13, 2020, in Hamilton. Anyone wishing to attend must contact Stephanie for details at 816-6176144. Duane expressed his desire to have another person from Daviess County on their board. The nursing home lease and inventory were discussed. Presiding Commissioner Jim Ruse will try to make contact with Jennifer Osby. Jim Ruse signed the final documents for the last sheriff vehicle. The commission had a discussion regarding the current County Employee Retirement Fund (CERF) election and plan. Wayne Uthe made a motion to remain with the current election to the CERF plan during the 2020 fiscal year; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. Lance Rains, City of Gallatin, met with the commission to discuss the procedure for closing a road. Discussion was held regarding landowners who have re-

ceived their final extension for eradicating their brush but have not yet completed the work. Commissioners will try to make contact with each one soon. Courthouse maintenance issues were discussed. Wayne Uthe will make plumbing repairs to the toilet that is leaking on the third floor. Wiring issues in the courthouse and how the wiring interfaces with equipment in the Central Dispatch 911 office were discussed. Custodian Peggy Simmons was given permission to purchase a new fan for the men’s public restroom and a new mop bucket. Ongoing boiler repairs were discussed. Jay Hart, Grand River Heating, was given permission to purchase a new water pump for the boiler. Bill Haggard, mower operator, left his separation paperwork for the commission to sign. Ronetta Burton brought two articles in the current issue of the Missouri County Record to the attention of the commission. One article was on the new legislation that will now guarantee counties will keep the property taxes collected on wind turbines, and the other article was on Cyber Security concerns for local governments, small cities 22. The jury began deliberations and schools. ty 4 at 12:25 p.m. on Oct. 23 and reDaviess Counat The meeting adjourned turned with the guilty verdict at p.m. 1:29 p.m. Torres was convicted This information is taken of three counts of possession from the minutes of the Oct. 23, of weapon at correctional facil2019, meeting of the Daviess ity, B felonies, and one count THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES of NOTdamage to jail property. He County Commission. All comPATROL ACTIVITIES missionersINCLUDE were ROUTINE present. Minwas found not guilty of a misdeutes from the previous week’s meanor charge of making a false meeting were approved. Bills report. were approved. Following the verdict, Judge Horsman ordered a sentence A Livingston County jury found assessment report. Civil cases filed: Durk WiglesMiguel Angel Torres worth, Winston, and Margaret of Lathrop guilty of four felony charges in a change of venue from Daviess County. The trial was conducted Oct. 22-23 in a case heard by Judge Ryan Horsman. The case was prosecuted by Daviess County Prosecutor Annie Gibson. While Torres was an inmate at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail, between Aug. 3 and Sept. 24, 2019, he had a sharpened metal blade and two knives fabricated from food trays at the jail. He also fabricated cordage into a garrote and demonstrated to other inmates how to strangle an intended victim. The case convened on Oct.

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Scoring Summary:

G: Gibson 30 yd. field goal. G: Critten 49 yd. run (Gibson kick).

GHS Statistics:

Passing: Vandiver 6-20-89, TD, INT. Rushing: Adkison 17-75, Bradford 21-73, Critten 1-4. Receiving: Critten 3-55, TD; Waters 1-13, Bradford 1-9. Leading tacklers: Waters 8/5, Bradford 6/5, Crouse 6/4, Harris 4/1, Corwin 3/6, Critten 3/5, Wright 3 /4, Carder 3/1. Takeaways: QB sack: Corwin 1.5, Harris, Carder, Waters .5, Crouse .5. Interception: Critten, Gibson. Fumble recovery: Waters, Critten, Harris, Crouse. Forced fumble: Waters, Bradford.

Final 11-Man Standings - Week 9 GRC ALL Gallatin 6-1 8-1 South Harrison 6-1 8-1 Princeton 6-1 7-2 Putnam Co. 4-3 5-4 Milan 3-4 4-5 Trenton 2-5 2-7 Maysville 1-6 1-8 Polo 0-7 0-9 Oct. 25 Results Gallatin 10, Putnam County 0 Princeton 20, South Harrison 14 Trenton 42, Maysville 29 Milan 26, Polo 0

Nov. 1 District Schedule

Milan at Gallatin Putnam County at Princeton Knox County at South Harrison Maysville at Hamilton Polo at Mid-Buchanan Schuyler Co. at Scotland Co. Trenton at Lathrop

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Dogs cut down Midgets, 10-0, reap share of GRC title In this case, one plus one equals three. One Gallatin victory over Putnam County on Friday, plus one Princeton win over South Harrison equals a three-way tie for the Grand River Conference 11-Man Football championship, a three-way log jam at the top that has happened only twice before (1985, 2015) in the history of the league. Moments after the Bulldogs defeated the Midgets, 10-0, to move to 6-1 in the conference race, coaches, players and fans gathered on the GHS field to watch via cell phones as Princeton held on to defeat South Harrison, 20-14, in Princeton. Friday’s GRC results also provided big ramifications for post season play. Gallatin, as expected, held on to the #3 spot in district rankings, but South Harrison slipped from #1 to #2 behind Scotland County, whose only loss came in the season opener to state-ranked Marceline. With the district shuffle, Gallatin will host Milan for the second time this season this Friday night. The winner of that game will likely travel the following week to South Harrison, which hosts 3-6 Knox County this week. Through last Friday’s action, 11 conference games have finished with no more than a touchdown and extra point separating winner and loser. Milan has been on the losing end of four close contests while Gallatin has a 2-1 record in games decided by a TD. “Milan is Milan,” GHS Coach

Haden Bradford pops Midget runner Torqe Brundage and the ball comes loose, recovered by the Bulldogs. [Staff photo/DC]

Gallatin’s run defense held Torqe Brundage to just Bulldogs make a double team tackle. [Staff photos/DC] over three yards per carry in 23 attempts. Patrick Treece says. “They are good at what they do and gave us all we wanted a few weeks ago in a 7-0 barnburner,” he adds. “We will have to put more points on the board and create some separation early on. I think we are getting close to having a breakout game where all three phases of the game are clicking.” The Bulldogs and Midgets slugged it out Friday night in a defensive contest that saw Gallatin take a 3-0 second quarter on a Tristen Gibson field goal that held up until the final two minutes of the game. An interception by Gibson proved to be a tipping factor in the end game. Ross Critten darted through a hole in the second level of the Midget defense behind leads from Jonathan Carder, Aidan Adkison and Rodell Sperry. He burst past the secondary for a 49-yard scoring run that finally iced the game.

“The interception by Tristen was huge,” said Treece, “along with the several fumble recoveries that we had throughout the game,” he added. “I think we probably should have put up two or three more scores because we had so many opportunities in the red zone that we did not capitalize on.” The Bulldogs were able to contain running back Torqe Brundage, despite his 12 carries in the first quarter and 16 in the opening half, alone. Brundage finished with 78 yards on 23 carries. “We had them at 101 yards total offense which will win you most games,” said Coach Treece. A fumble recovery by Drayton Harris on the heels of Gallatin’s field goal set up a potential scoring drive that ended with an interception in the end zone. A third quarter Bulldog drive

started with a Tom Crouse fumble recovery but the Bulldog offense died inside the Midget 10. Facing fourth and three in the fourth quarter, Brinley Vandiver hit Haden Bradford with a pass out of the backfield for a first down on the Midget 33. Adkison carried 16 yards on third down to the 11. Adkison was stopped one yard short of another first down after a measurement on the Midget 3. Critten recovered yet another Midget fumble with 5:10 left on the game clock but Adkison and Bradford both would limp off the field during the ensuing Bulldog offensive series. A fourth down from the Midget 12 fell incomplete but Gibson’s interception proved to be the final blow to Midget hopes.

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October 30, 2019

Pattonsburg 90, Albany 64

Class 1, All-District 13 Softball

Panthers win undisputed GRC title The Panthers turned back a challenge from the Warriors to win their first ever Grand River Conference 8-man football title on Friday in yet another high scoring affair. Once again three receivers finished with over 100 yards and muiltiple touchdown catches from quarterback Steven Willhite, who threw for 475 yards and 10 scores. Patrick Cowley rushed for 3 scores and caught 4 TD passes. Cowley, Kaden Koch and Brett Emig combined for 50 total tackles against the Warriors. The Panthers are the #1 seed in the upcoming District 3 tournament and following a first round bye will play the winner of Friday night’s #4 King City vs. #5 Stanberry contest. That semifinal game will be Friday, Nov. 8 at PHS. PHS Scoring Summary:

Willhite to Eaton 34 yd. pass (2 pt.). Willhite to Cowley 41 yd. pass (failed). Willhite to Emig 26 yd. pass (2pt.). Willhite to Eaton 8 yd. pass (2 pt.) Willhite to Cowley 37 yd. pass (failed). Cowley 2 yd. run (failed). Willhite to Emig 20 yd. pass (2 pt.) Willhite to Cowley 31 yd. pass (failed). Willhite to Cowley 24 yd. pass (failed). Cowley 1 yd. run (failed). Willhite to Eaton 26 yd. pass (2 pt.) Willhite to Eaton 31 yd. pass (failed). Cowley 45 yd. run (2 pt.)

PHS Statistics:

Passing: Willhite 35-59-475, 10 TD, 2 INT. Rushing: Cowley 5-48, 3 TD; Willhite 4-15. Receiving: Cowley 13-192, 4 TD; Eaton 11-180, 4 TD; Emig 10107, 2 TD; Langfitt 1-(-3). Leading tacklers: Koch 8/13, Cowely 9/8, Eaton 6/3, Brigg 3/1, Adler 2/8, Emig 1/11, Mathes 1/7, Goll ¼, Hamilton 0/1. Takeaways: QB sack: Koch (2). Interception: Emig, Cowley. Fumble recovery: Koch (2), Goll. Forced fumble: Cowley.

GRC 8-Man Standings — Week 9 GRC ALL Pattonsburg 6-0 8-1 North Andrew 5-1 7-2 Worth County 4-2 6-3 Albany 3-3 5-4 King City 2-4 2-7 Stanberry 1-5 2-7 Braymer 0-6 0-9

Nov. 1 District Schedule

Stanberry at King City North Nodaway at Worth County South Nodaway at Albany Bishop LeBlond at North Andrew Braymer at North Shelby

Blood drive at Winston School set on Nov. 4 As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. All blood types are needed. A blood drive is scheduled at the Winston school from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2019. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

First Team Pitchers

Sadie Smith Jr. Emberlyn Medsker Fr. Carly Turner So.

Maysville King City Tri-County

First Team Catchers

Ashley Brown So. Maysville Maddison Michael Jr. Gallatin Teagan Caldwell Jr. Winston

First Team Infield

Ashton Willis So. Maysville Olivia Owen Sr. Maysville Emily Brown Sr. Maysville Madalyn Shubert Sr. Gallatin Jaden Gannan So. Pattonsburg Kiera Huskey So. Tri-County

STEM students make the grade

First Team Outfield Rylie Boyer Claire Catlett Madeline Smith

In education, the acronym STEM stands for the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education, then, is the learning of these STEM subjects through an integrated approach; one that offers hands-on and relevant learning experiences. Gallatin STEM teacher is Tina Herring. Here are some activities that have kept her students busy recently, clockwise from above: Fourth graders built a shelf from wood that was pre-cut by the local lumber yard; First graders learned to mix colors in a new way, using milk, food coloring, and Dawn soap; Fourth graders built cars that were powered by balloons; Third graders learned about the water cycle by making rain; Kindergartners are learning how to reflect light with different materials to light up a specific spot.

So. So. Jr.

Maysville Maysville Maysville

First Team Utility Caragan Baker

Jr.

Gallatin

Second Team Pitchers Webby Bailey Kortny Estes

So. Pattonsburg Fr. Winston

Second Team Catcher Victoria Washburn Jr.

King City

Second Team Infield Madi Beaty

So.

Winston

Second Team Outfield Taryn Hunter Quincy Crone Jill Plymell

Fr. King City So. Pattonsburg So. Pattonsburg

2019 All-GRC Softball *denotes unanimous selection

Western Div. First Team

Smithville native Tingler named Padres manager Jayce Tingler, former multisport star at Smithville High School, has been named the next manager of the San Diego Padres, it was announced last week. Tingler, the son of Steve (Jameson High School) and Diana (Gilman City High School) Tingler and nephew of former Gallatin R-5 Principal Mike Burrell, replaced Andy Green, who was let go by the club in midSeptember. Tingler, 38, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 2003 MLB draft following his college baseball career at the University of Mis-

souri. As a player, he spent parts of 4 seasons with the Blue Jays and Texas Rangers systems. His coaching career began in 2007 when he was named a minor league coach for the Dominican Summer League Rangers. He became manager of the Arizona Rangers of the Rookielevel Arizona League in 2010. The Rangers named Tingler Coordinator of Instruction of Arizona and Dominican Operations in 2011 and he was elevated to Minor League Field Coordinator for 2012 through 2014. Tingler was promoted to major league field coordinator in 2015 and served on the staff of

Manager Jeff Bannister for two seasons. In 2016 he was named one of three assistant general managers. Tingler served as interim bench coach for the Rangers late in the 2018 season and in November 2018 he was named Major League Player Development Field Coordinator for the club. Tingler, who is fluent in Spanish, managed Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League before being named Padres manager. He and his wife, Callie, currently reside in Smithville with their two sons.

*Michaela Martin Jr. Albany *Gabby Newman Jr. Albany Emberlyn Medsker Fr. King City *Hallie Russell Jr. Braymer *Sydney Mattson Sr. Stanberry *Riley McQueen Jr. Stanberry *Anna Gladstone Sr. Worth Co *Raylee Hawkins Fr. Braymer *Megan Cassavaugh Jr. Worth Co Jillian Plymell So. Pattonsburg Madison Curran Fr. N Andrew Michaela Sybert Fr. N Andrew

Western Div. Second Team Lexi Craig Sadie Runde Sierra Anthony Jasmine Taylor Kennedy Stone Jill Hardy Web Bailey Alaina Officer

So. Stanberry So. Stanberry Jr. Albany Sr. Braymer Jr. Braymer Jr. Worth Co So. Pattonsburg Jr. N Andrew

Western Div. Honorable Mention

Morgan Wallace Jr. Stanberry Emily Poppa Sr. Albany Victoria Washburn Jr. King City Morgan Beagle Jr. Worth Co Merrideth Spiers Sr. Worth Co Quincy Crone So. Pattonsburg Emalee Pittman Jr. N Andrew

Eastern Div. First Team

*Sammi Bradshaw Sr. Putnam Co *Carsen Sporleder Jr. Putnam Co *McKayla Blackburn Sr. Trenton *Lexi Whitaker Sr. Trenton Maci Moore Jr. Trenton Cadence Pauley So. Milan Lauren Krohn So. Princeton Lindsey Batson Sr. Princeton *Sadie Smith Jr. Maysville *Ashton Willis So. Maysville *Chloe Gilbert Fr. Polo

Eastern Div. Second Team Claire Tipton Kori Hornaday Stephanie Stout Teya Cooksey Chandler Lynch Jillian Hurt Lacie Lewis Jasmine Allen Ashley Brown Rylie Boyer Madeline Smith Caragan Baker

So. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr.

Putnam Co Putnam Co Putnam Co Trenton Trenton S Harrison Princeton Princeton Maysville Maysville Maysville Gallatin

Eastern Div. Honorable Mention Shay Tilden Sr. Chloe Harris Jr. Erin Richardson Sr. Carsey Brown Fr. Mallory Clevenger Jr. Madalyn Schubert Sr.

Putnam Co Trenton Milan Princeton Polo Gallatin

2019 GRC Eastern Division

Standings Conf. Overall

Putnam County Trenton Maysville Princeton South Harrison Polo Milan Gallatin

7-0 19-4 6-1 16-8 5-2 23-5 4-3 14-4 3-4 6-13 1-6 4-11 1-6 5-18 1-6 6-15

WORSHIP

October 30, 2019

Gallatin Baptist Church Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child will be packed on Nov. 13 at Pioneer Club. If you wish donate any items, please have them here by Sunday, Nov. 10. Completed shoeboxes can be brought to the church until Nov. 17. Women’s Coffee will be held at Corner Café at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 1. The Green Hills Quilt Guild will meet from noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 4. Men’s Bible Studies are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, kids choir is at 4:30 p.m., followed by Pioneer Club and Reach Youth Group, 5:307:30 p.m. (meal provided). All are welcome to join any of the services throughout the week. A bus ministry is offered for Sunday morning worship service. If you need transportation please call the office at 663-2331, or leave your name, address and phone number on the answering machine. Altamont United Methodist Worship theme was “God Desires a Humble Heart.” Choral call to worship was “Come! Dance! Celebrate the goodness of God!” Candle lighting was by Oliver Griffin. Children’s topics were about dressing up on Halloween and remembering All Saints Day on Nov. 1. Devotion special was by Bertie Stith, “Back in the Saddle. What God Can Do?” Gospel lesson was the Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, from Luke 18: 9-14 by Barb Youtsey. Pastor Marilyn’s message was “Sin or Virtue?” After the service we enjoyed treats served by our pastor. Congregational dismissal was “God Be With You.” Better health prayers are for Conrad Walton, Susie Walton and Sherry Bridgeman.

Gallatin First Christian Sunday morning’s service opened with special music by guest Linda Arnold, “When the God-Man Passes By.” The children’s message was by Kathy Burns. Pastor Kyle Taft’s message “Because We Believe: In the Holy Spirit” was based on Acts 2:32-41. Prayer requests are for Greg Worthey, Julie Knott Reynolds, Josh Wilson’s mother-in-law, Lauren Moore (Trudi Burton’s granddaughter), David O’Bryan (Lana Belshe’s brother), and newborn Garett Richardson. A fellowship brunch followed worship, in honor of our pastors. Gifts of appreciation were presented to Pastor Kyle and Amy, Youth Pastor Priscilla Johnson, and Children’s Pastor Emily Miller. Twenty-six youth came out for the scavenger hunt Sunday evening. The youth group will meet again Nov. 3 at 5:30 pm. The Area Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Wells of Joy Church, Hamilton. Don’t forget the annual CWF Chicken Dinner & Bazaar on Nov. 2. Craft items and baked goods will be available for sale starting at 9 a.m. Dinner is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is a raffle for a concrete elephant’s ear paving stone made and donated by Joyce Becerra. Mental Health First Aid free training is Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch provided. To sign up, contact Abigail Newland at anewland@phf.org, phone 1-660-626-0616. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Thy Word” and “King of the World.” The sermon was week two of the sermon series “How Not to be Your Own Worst Enemy” by Andy

The Daviess County Food Bank Plans to distribute turkeys, ham, chickens or turkey breasts during the Christmas season. Only current certified clients of the food bank will be eligible to sign-up for this holiday extra.

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Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was “Pay Attention to Your Narrative” and was based on II Corinthians 10:3-6. Small group time followed the message. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are due at the church by Nov. 17. Gallatin United Methodist Charles Rogers opened the worship service as Sue Bird played the prelude and Eli Lawinger lit the altar candles. Terry Pierce and Roselyn Rogers led the children’s message “God Understands All Languages.” Charles Rogers’ message “Abiding Presence” was based on Acts 2:1-4. Remember your Meals on Wheels delivery days in November. Men’s Fellowship breakfast at Wells of Joy Church south of Hamilton is 7:30 a.m. Nov. 2; 5 p.m. is the table service. Bible study at Daviess County Care Center is 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

Thank You

e would like to express our gratitude to each and every one of our neighbors, friends, and family during our loss of Joe G. Caraway. Whether you were near or far away, each prayer, or word of comfort, e-mail or Facebook post, memorial gift, flowers, stamps, food, phone calls, stories told, visit made or attending his service were appreciated. Special Thanks to Doug, Angel, Andrew, Caleb, Hailey, Maddison, and Kayla Michael, Jr. and Sharon Burke, Linda and Greg for helping out and being there for mom and our family. We also want to thank the Jamesport Fire and Rescue, Access II (nurse Samantha), Serve Link Home Health, ambulance crew, Deputy Adams, Stith Funeral Home, and the CWF for a wonderful meal at the Christian Church. We are blessed with all the acts of caring given to our family! ~ Charlene Caraway, Carl and Sherri Carder, Joe and Gina Caraway, Brandi and Lance Moritz and daughters, Brook and Justin Kreatz and sons, Shilo and Matt Duckworth and family, Shane and Karen Williams and family

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...You Have the Opportunity of Worshiping God at a Church of Your Choice

October 30, 2019

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it Holy

Church of Christ, Gallatin

Why do the righteous suffer?

GALLATIN

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

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

First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Wood Marshall, youth pastor.

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

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

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

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

Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660.

772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com

ALTAMONT

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

WINSTON

First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 Fairview Community Church

— Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-

United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.

JAMESPORT

United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Church of Christ (108 N. Williams)

— Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

McFALL

Liberty Baptist

— Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m.

PATTONSBURG

United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m. Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church —

a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chase Roberts, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30

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 speaker;

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

by Pastor Steve Ellison Who among us has never wondered why it seems that the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? I certainly have and I am sure that you have also. We are in good company. The psalmists complained about that regularly, asking God first of all why He allows that, second asking how long will He let it continue. It is a vexing question. It is often a very personal question, which we have difficulty examining logically without bias. In the majority of the times that we ask the question, we have cast ourselves in the position of the “righteous one who is suffering unjustly.” It hurts, but usually, or should I say always, we are nowhere close to being as righteous as we would like to think. Sadly, much of what I think is persecution toward me, is really only the natural consequences of my own failures. It is a hard thing to face, but maybe the unrighteous is me or you. Solomon, The Teacher/Preacher of Ecclesiastes, addresses this problem in Chapter 7. From a Jewish perspective, one would believe that the righteous should prosper and the wicked should suffer punishment. In fact, the Old Testament is full of warnings for disobedience to God's commands and the promises of blessings for obeying those same commands. Thus, it would seem that we should expect the righteous to prosper and the wicked to fail. It seems to me that many of the Old Testament warnings and promises are corporate instructions. It appears that the blessings and curses are directed toward nations, societies, communities. I am convinced that God punishes and rewards “individuals” in the next life. Even though I do believe that some of that occurs in this life, that most of it is reserved for the next life. On the other hand, much in the Bible clearly shows God to be punishing and rewarding nations here and now. That seems logical to me, as I do not believe that nations will exist in the next life. Thus, I think maybe we have mistakenly tried to apply some corporate blessings and curses to individuals, when they are really meant for nations. I am speaking generally; I believe that God can and does apply this to individuals on occasion. There is another interesting perspective on this. Francis Bacon, the English philosopher of the 1500s, wrote this, “Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.” That is a very interesting perspective and it might impact your thinking on the apparent dilemma of why sometimes the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper. Christ said we are blessed when people insult us, persecute us, and lie about us to hurt us. He also said that they would hand us over to the courts and we would be scourged. He told us that what they did to Him, they would do to us. It is more comforting to think that following Christ will lead to prosperity and comfort and being treated well, but that is not the picture of the New Testament. The recorded experience of the early Christians bears out Christ's warning. We get discouraged when we fall into the trap of taking the short view of things. We must remember that this life is very, very, very, very short when compared to eternity. Paul explains it well in Romans 8:18, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” NASU When we take the long view, we see that the righteous really do prosper. Hallelujah and Amen! Who among you would trade being eternally glorified with Christ for temporary worldly prosperity?

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

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Baptist Church — Bible study 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m. Highway Christian Church (I-35, Exit 88, south 1/4 mile on Hwy. 13) — Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Ph: 660.425.6836

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Community Minded...Just Like You.

October 30, 2019

Resurfacing, roof repair on hold, preparations for winter

Huffmans recognized for service The Daviess County Democrat Committee presented Stan and Pat Huffman of rural Breckenridge a resolution recognizing their many years of service to the Democrat Committee during the Sept. 15 regular meeting. Phil Tate wrote the resolution and Dan McCann read it during the presentation. Pictured are Dan McCann, Stan and Pat Huffman, and Phil Tate.

Invasive plant: oriental bittersweet Fall colors are fading away, but the bright orange-red fruits of bittersweet vines remain. Beware of impostors though, as the highly invasive oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) can look a lot like our native American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens). Mistaking these two plants could have grim consequences, as oriental bittersweet overruns forest understories and strangles native trees. Once oriental bittersweet makes its way into a forest, no tree is safe. Growing as a vine to nearly 100 feet in length and 7 inches in diameter, this nasty invasive species can kill or break trees in several ways. By coiling itself around tree stems, it can strangle trees, cutting off the flow of water and nutrients. If that doesn’t finish the tree off, oriental bittersweet’s foliage can overtop and shade out trees, weakening them to other stressors. All this extra weight also increases the risk of branch or stem breakages during snow, ice, and wind storms. Plants on the forest floor or in open fields are at just as much risk, as dense mats of low-growing oriental bittersweet block out the light to shrubs, grasses, and wildflow-

ers. Now might seem like a good time to start chopping away at any vines with red berries, but don’t forget about American bittersweet. Fortunately, identification is simple, even when the leaves fall off – just look for the fruits! American bittersweet fruits are clustered at the tips of stems, while oriental bittersweet fruits are spread out along the stems. Another thing to look for are the capsules that cover the red fruits. Capsules are orange on American bittersweet and yellow on oriental bittersweet. Take a look at the best control practices guide from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Stations closed

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, Nov, 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal operations will resume on Nov. 12. Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Gallatin’s chip/seal street projects are now dependent on the weather, according to Public Works Director Mark Morey. He told the Gallatin Aldermen during their meeting Oct. 28 that Herzog Contracting Corporation will not be putting in a hot mix plant in Gallatin this year. The city still has the opportunity to have Herzog resurface Van Buren Street; however, the cost would increase by $12 per ton due to the material being trucked out of Elwood. This would increase the approximate total cost of the project to $110,000. The board decided to hold off until next year for any resurfacing projects. The city didn’t receive any power plant roof repair bids. Administrator Lance Rains will follow up with the contractors who previously contacted the city inquiring on the project. He is considering waiting until spring to re-bid for the repairs. The board agreed to order salt, sand, and calcium this year to be prepared for an early winter. Morey will provide snow plow quotes to the board at the next meeting. Morey noted that the street department is waiting on a strainer basket to finish the repairs to the oil distributor.

The water department attempted locating a water leak south of the school last week, but crews weren’t successful even after chasing it 40 feet. Morey will be contacting a leak detection crew to help locate the leak. Crews have also been working on replacing several water meter pits. The electric crew completed installing the emergency management generator for the police department at city hall. The generator will run everything in the police department, including the heat. The board reviewed the People Service Operation and Maintenance Report for September 2019. Bills in the amount of $63,685.17 were approved for payment. Public Water Supply District #2 hasn’t responded to the proposed rate increase. Administrator Rains will contact Robert Cowherd on how to proceed. The City of Gallatin received three engineering proposals for the sewer plant clarifier repairs/ replacement. Rains has worked previously with all three firms. He will schedule interviews with the firms, and Aldermen Steve Evans and Dan Lockridge volun-

teered to attend the interviews. The board recommended an additional meeting to discuss the 2020 budget. Rains will provide a few dates for the board to consider. Alderman Lockridge requested additional information for MIRMA’s health insurance plan. Discussion was held on a residential request to install a prebuilt tiny home that would be permanently constructed on a foundation. The board had no issue with the request. During comments by aldermen, Carol Walker thanked those involved with Trunk or Treat. Steve Evans led a discussion on the LAGERS retirement opportunity and stated his concerns. The board entered closed session to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the City of Gallatin held Oct. 28 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew; Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, and Carol Walker; City Administrator Lance Rains; City Clerk Hattie Rains; Public Works Director Mark Morey; and Dan McCann.

Chicago man tells officers he should have stayed in bushes A Chicago, IL, man who was arrested while driving through northern Missouri pleaded guilty in federal court Oct. 29 to possessing nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine to distribute. Kevin M. Phyfiher, 29, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper stopped the Dodge Caravan Phyfiher was driving on Interstate 29 in Andrew County, Missouri, on May 8, 2017. In addition to Phyfiher, co-defendant Donta Mosley, 27, of Chicago, was in the cargo area of the van, and there were two female passengers. Phyfiher was not identified as a lawful driver of the vehicle, which had been rented by his cousin (who was not present). Officers directed Phyfiher and the passengers to get out of the van while they deployed a po-

lice support canine. Mosley, who had a handgun in his waistband, was arrested. The others were instructed to get on the ground during the search. Phyfiher then fled, running into the underbrush, and law enforcement officers were unable to find him. During a later search of the vehicle, officers found two plastic baggies that contained a total of 907 grams of methamphetamine. The next day, a vehicle was reported as stolen from Jesse’s Last Stop Gas Station in Andrew County. At about 6:19 a.m., a state trooper saw Phyfiher driving the stolen vehicle on 36 Highway. The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle attempted to evade the officer. After several miles of pursuit at high rates of speed, the stolen vehicle was stopped by spike strips that were deployed in the road by other law enforcement officers. Phyfiher, who surren-

dered and was arrested, told officers, “I should have stayed in the bushes.” According to the plea agreement, investigators discovered several live stream video recordings taken by Phyfiher in the days before his arrest. The videos show Phyfiher on a road trip to Las Vegas and California. In one of the videos, Phyfiher and Mosley are holding large stacks of money. In another video, Phyfiher refers to getting some “Cali dope.” Mosley was sentenced on Jan. 30, 2019, to five years and four months in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

Former Unionville hospital exec pleads guilty in $100 million scheme The former CEO of a Missouri hospital pleaded guilty Oct. 29 for his role in a pass-through billing scheme in which the hospital was used to submit fraudulent claims for toxicology and blood testing, resulting in multiple insurance companies and the Missouri Medicaid program paying over $100 million in claims. David Lane Byrns, 62, of Lighthouse Point, Florida, the former CEO of Putnam County Memorial Hospital (Putnam), of Unionville, MO, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge James R. Klindt of the Middle District of Florida to a one-count information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The information was filed in the Western District of Missouri and the case was transferred to the Middle District of Florida by consent for the entry of Byrns’ plea. As part of his guilty plea, Byrns agreed to a forfeiture judgment of $5,100,000. Sentencing before U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan of

the Middle District of Florida has not yet been scheduled. According to admissions made as part of his guilty plea, in 2016, Byrns and another individual took control of Putnam, a rural hospital in Unionville, through a management agreement with the hospital’s board, and Byrns was installed as the hospital’s CEO. Byrns and others, including a laboratory owner, then arranged for urine drug tests (UDTs) and blood tests to be performed on a massive scale at diagnostic testing laboratories outside Missouri, on behalf of individuals who were not Putnam patients and who otherwise had no connection to Putnam. To obtain samples for testing, Byrns and his co-conspirators entered into arrangements with marketers, who solicited samples from substance abuse treatment centers, sober living homes, physicians’ offices and other sources throughout the United States, in exchange for a portion of the insurance reimbursements.

Many of the tests conducted were medically unnecessary. Byrns and his co-conspirators billed the tests to private insurers and to the Missouri Medicaid program using Putnam’s billing credentials, in order to take advantage of Putnam’s favorable reimbursement rates under its in-network contracts with the insurers, while failing to identify the fact that most testing had not taken place at Putnam, Byrns admitted. During a 15-month period, Byrns and his co-conspirators caused private insurers and the Missouri Medicaid Program to reimburse Putnam approximately $114 million for the laboratory tests, most of which was shared among Byrns and his co-conspirators, including the laboratories, marketers and billing companies involved in the scheme, Byrns admitted. The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez of the Middle District of

Florida, U.S. Attorney Timothy A. Garrison of the Western District of Missouri, Special Agent in Charge Rachel Rojas of the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Timothy R. Langan Jr., of the FBI’s Kansas City Field Office. The announcement was also made by Deputy Assistant Inspector General Thomas W. South of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management-Office of Inspector General (OPM-OIG), Special Agent in Charge Rafiq Ahmad of the U.S. Department of Labor-Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG) and Special Agent in Charge Basil P. Demczak of the Amtrak Office of Inspector General (Amtrak-OIG). The case was investigated by the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office, the Jefferson City, Missouri Resident Agency of the FBI’s Kansas City Field Office, OPMOIG, DOL-OIG and Amtrak OIG. Trial Attorneys Gary A. Winters and James V. Hayes of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, Assistant U.S. Attorney Tysen Duva of the Middle District

of Florida and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lucinda Woolery of the Western District of Missouri are prosecuting the case. The Department acknowledges the assistance of the Missouri State Auditor’s Office and the Missouri Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Fraud Section leads the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. Since its inception in March 2007, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force, which maintains 15 strike forces operating in 24 districts, has charged more than 4,200 defendants who have collectively billed the Medicare program for nearly $19 billion. In addition, the HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, working in conjunction with the HHS-OIG, are taking steps to increase accountability and decrease the presence of fraudulent providers. *****

Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of the pleasures; costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases him who gives and him who receives, and thus, like mercy, is twice blessed.

14 — North Missourian, October 29, 2019

Agriculture For Sale Performance tested fall yearling bulls. Angus, Red Angus, Black SimAngus & Red SimAngus. EPDs and ultrasound scanning data available. Semen tested and breeding soundness evaluated. Will hold for breeding season and will deliver. 660-214-0459. Custom hay baling, mow, rake, and big round bales, hauling available with 20’ flatbed trailer. Call Harry Renne, 660605-0984.

Automotive 2005 Chevy Venture Van, runs good, $2,000 OBO. 1991 GMC half ton pickup, runs good, $1,500 OBO. Call 816-8049590.

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

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114. CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104. STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine.com or call 660-663-3722, Lake Viking Marine. 6.5 Creedmore new $269; Youth 243 bolt-action w/scope $325; 308 w/scope $269; Remington 1100 $399; Lots of other guns; Guns and gold wanted, any condition, trades accepted; Cash buyer; R& R Pawn Shop, Cameron, Mo. 816-632-1787 OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660707-3866 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, 660-663-3234 or 660-334-0997.

END ROLLS available $5 each! Use end rolls of newsprint to wrap items for moving or shipping, or to make some fun art projects. We support recycling. Join us by using this eco-friendly option. Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin. Green Hills /North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids for the sale of physical property located in Hamilton, MO. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details. 2 Grave plots at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Chillicothe for sale$300 each Call Vickie Deeter 417-489-3510 Entertainment Center, solid wood.57” wide X 57” tall, 3 shelves cut out for 30” TV. $75 OBO Call Gary 660-631-1989 Australian Shepherd/red heeler cross puppies ready to go, first round of shots. Call 660663-5175. 10% Discount on Nutra Glo till Thanksgiving, quart, 1 gallon, and 2 1/2 gallon. Plenty of buggy robes and horse blankets in stock. Kurtz Harness. FREE adult cats & kittens. 660963-2457.

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The Green Hills Women’s Shelter is seeking a Senior Advocate, a new full-time position with salary range of $36,400$47,840. This position will provide assistance to the Executive Director in supervising the Victim Advocates and PRN staff and manage a specialized case load. This position will be based at our Cameron shelter site but will travel between both sites to provide supervision and survivor support. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 2, 2019. GHWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Production tech opening. Experience the joy of helping animals be all they can be while you become all you can be. Call 816.583.7478 for more information. HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide, Chillicothe Head Start, part time 29 hours/week. visit www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application. HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide, Brookfield A Head Start, part time 29 hours/week. visit www. greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application. Part-time Receptionist position available. Approximately 1 1/2 days per week (all day Tues & Sat mornings). Applicants should be very friendly, detailoriented, possess computer skills, and be able to multitask well. Non-smokers only please. An interest in natural health is a plus. E-mail resume to orourkewellnesscenter@ gmail.com or fax to 660-6846550.

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Staff position. Telephone etiquette and people skills required. Must multi-task and learn quickly. Advantage to applicants competent in using Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Full time weekdays only, paid vacation; pay commensurate with skills. Mail resume, including personal references, to P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640. The Green Hill’s Women’s Shelter is seeking a Rural Advocate/Education Specialist, a new full time position with salary range $31,000-$38,400. Involves working with survivors in our 10 county area who may have difficulty accessing either of our two shelter sites. This position will partner with community agencies such as food pantries, health departments, social service agencies, rural health clinics, and other entities to be available at these various locations throughout the month. The advocate will be responsible for organizing and leading community based support groups, responding to hotline calls, providing case management, court and medical advocacy, and educating the public. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 2, 2019. GHWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$300 cash reward for accurate information on 8 beehives stolen south of Brookfield in September. 75 year old man wants them back call 660-734-0985.

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

Opening antique shop in my home at 3395 LIV 500, Jamesport, MO 64648. Please call 660684-6319 Gary Ellis Antiques. HE WHO HAS a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. Call The AdZone, at Chillicothe 660-707-1820 or Gallatin 660663-2154. FREE TO GOOD HOMES: We’re moving and need to rehome 17 cats, ranging in age from 4 weeks to 8 years. Could be indoors or outdoors. Call or text to 660-605-0362 for more info.

Real Estate Pasture needed to rent for two horses. Also looking to buy land for two horses. Good with cows, can pay $150/month tops plus extra for hay if needed. Must have access to water. 573-564-3337

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-8542949.

SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-6846950. THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161 Foster Refrigeration & Electric, Heating & Air Conditioning, 915 S. Washington, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Ph. 660-707-0797. www. fostershvac.com Grand River Heating and Cooling LLC, Jay Hart - 660.663.3409. Residential & Commercial. We offer new construction installs, replacements, service calls,

whole house ductwork and tune ups. grandriverheatingandcooling@gmail.com Adkison Electric - 660.663.7139 - Residential, Industrial, Commercial. Matt Adkison - mattadkison2@gmail.com General construction, metal & shingle roofing, new homes, pole buildings, siding, decks, additions, remodeling and fencing. No job too small. Free estimates. 660-605-0578 Tree Tech Tree Service 816.215.3975 - Insect & Disease Control, Tree Trimming, Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Licensed and Insured - Jeremy Cobb

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

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

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Missouri releases 2019 Annual Performance Reports The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APR) for the 2018-19 school year. Included in the data are academic achievement and subgroup achievement results in both English language arts and mathematics, as well as updated markers on a district or charter school’s college and career readiness, attendance and graduation rates. The 2019 APR report for the five county schools is below. This year’s APR displays a statistical representation of how the school districts performed rather than point totals. The APR continued to evaluate school performance against prior performance standards. Calculations used to reach the district scores were applied the same way as in previous years.

Academic Achievement English Language Arts

State Average ...................341.2 Gallatin .............................322.9 North Daviess ...................322.0 Pattonsburg ......................352.6 Tri-County .........................362.3 Winston .............................317.8

Academic Achievement – Mathematics

State Average ...................313.6 Gallatin .............................304.8 North Daviess ..................278.4 Pattonsburg ......................350.2 Tri-County .........................345.9 Winston .............................297.2

Subgroup Achievement – English Language Arts

State Average ...................305.2 Gallatin .............................284.9 North Daviess ...................314.4 Pattonsburg ......................323.1 Tri-County .........................347.9 Winston .............................300.4

Subgroup Achievement Mathematics

State Average................... 272.3 Gallatin .............................270.3 North Daviess................... 274.9 Pattonsburg ......................309.6 Tri-County .........................327.3 Winston............................. 267.9

Attendance

State Average ................. 90.7% Gallatin ........................... 93.1% North Daviess ................. 88.3% Pattonsburg .................... 93.7% Tri-County ....................... 94.0% Winston ........................... 96.5%

What %age were employed, in the military or seeking further education six months after graduation? State Average ................. 91.2% Gallatin ........................... 98.7% North Daviess ................. 65.5% Pattonsburg .................... 94.4% Tri-County ....................... 91.5% Winston ........................... 87.9%

Missouri suffers tough loss on a rainy Kentucky night By Benjamin Herrold Stephen Foster wrote that the sun shone bright on the old Kentucky home, but that was pretty much the opposite of Missouri’s experience in the Bluegrass State Saturday night. Rain pelted down on the proceedings, wind whipped through Kroger Field, and Missouri suffered yet another embarrassing loss, this time 29-7 to Kentucky. Coupled with the previous week’s brutal loss at Vanderbilt, and Missouri (5-3, 2-2 in SEC) has lost all its momentum from a five-game win streak, and then some. This season still has one big month, a four-game November that includes some of the season’s most important games, but it’s looking like this will be a season where Tiger fans will wonder what might have been. Missouri had eight straight games to open the season in which it was a big favorite, and they still only went 5-3. The loss to Kentucky (4-4, 2-4 SEC) was Missouri’s third loss this season when favored by 10 points or more. College football is a wild and chaotic sport, but wins by

double-digit underdogs are usually pretty rare. Had Missouri simply beaten the teams it was supposed to beat by a significant margin, the Tigers would be looking at a likely 9- or 10-win season, and possibly something even more. Instead, it is trending toward a lost season, confusion and frustration setting in during the rainy Kentucky night. The Wildcats simply dominated the Tigers. They are fairly onedimensional, as due to injuries Kentucky has been using a wide receiver at quarterback. But Lynn Bowden was the more effective quarterback Saturday night, running for 204 yards. I’ll spare you the line-by-line breakdown, but Kentucky outplayed Missouri in pretty much every aspect. Kelly Bryant, who was already wearing a knee brace, injured the hamstring in his other leg on a run in the first half. It was that kind of night. Bryant struggled, and he was eventually lifted in favor of backup Taylor Powell, with head coach Barry Odom citing Bryant’s hamstring

Countdown to 15th Annual Hoops As the fall sports season winds down, the countdown to the 15th Annual High School Holiday Hoops begins. The 2019 edition of Holiday Hoops will tip off on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton with a total of 97 teams representing 55 Missouri and Iowa high schools. Steve Maxey, director of Holiday Hoops, says the number of participating teams has been reduced this year as well as the number of days in an effort to shorten the event that simply has gotten too large. Games begin this year on Dec. 14 and wrap up on Dec. 31. New faces this year include first time high school attendees: Columbia Battle, Columbia Independent, Community, Creston Iowa, Hogan Prep of Kansas City, Lutheran South of

St. Louis, Montrose and Northland Christian of Kansas City. Smithville will be bringing their boys team to join the girls for the first time. Schools that have not participated for a few years but are returning for the 15th annual event include the high school squads from Albany, Kirksville, Mound City and Putnam County of Unionville. Sponsored by the North Central Missouri College Foundation, Inc., Holiday Hoops continues to be the largest high school holiday basketball shoot-out in the state with all games played on the NCMC campus in Trenton. Once again over 250 community volunteers will assist a 15-member steering committee in managing the event hosting 65 varsity ball games.

injury. The Wildcats led 22-0 at the half. They kept their edge in the second half, and even converted a fake punt run for a big gain when Missouri didn’t seem to be paying especially close attention to the Kentucky punter. It was Kentucky’s fifth straight win over the Tigers. Mark Stoops has his program in a better place, as they rolled over Missouri in an obvious rebuilding year for Kentucky. But I’m sure you’re tired of reading about Missouri’s disaster Saturday. The question is, now what? The Tigers get a bye, which can’t hurt, and then Nov. 9 they travel to Georgia to take on the top-10 Bulldogs. That will be the toughest test of the season for Missouri. That’s followed by a home game with Florida, another very good team, meaning the Tigers could find themselves 5-5 heading into the Nov. 23 Tennessee game. If somehow Missouri pulls out the win at Georgia, it’s absolutely a season-saver. But based on the last two games, it’s hard to imagine that right now.

Graduation Rate after four years

First quarter honor students reported at Winston R-6

State Average ................. 91.5% Gallatin ........................... 95.9% North Daviess .................. 100% Pattonsburg .................... 94.6% Tri-County ....................... 88.4% Winston ............................ 100%

Winston High School recently announced its first quarter honor roll. A Honor Roll Senior: Holly Caldwell; juniors: Brandon Barton, Teagan Caldwell, Marshall Farrell, ReaCollege & Career Readiness gan Harrison, Jakub Hisel, JorWhat percentage of graduates dan Hoppenthaler, Sam Hunt, are college or career ready? Kaden Ragan, Tarryn Smith, State Average.................. 71.2% Kathrynn Thompson; Gallatin ........................... 76.7% Sophomores: Brian Lewis, North Daviess ................. 61.1% Abby Rhoades, Jacob Uthe; Pattonsburg .................... 65.4% freshmen: Taige Caldwell, MeTri-County ....................... 67.5% gan Christensen, Kortney EsWinston ........................... 80.4% tes, Karlee Goll, Lilyenne Hocker, Braden Lee, Jacob Muessig, What %age earned advanced Cory Parker, Emily Waln, Raeor vocational credit? gan Wollam; State Average ................. 59.3% Eighth graders: Paige Lang, Gallatin ........................... 82.8% CJ Mullikin, Noel Nelson, Eli North Daviess ................. 20.6% Uthe, Marissa Uthe, Madison Pattonsburg .................... 20.3% Waln; 7th Graders: Alyssa BatTri-County ....................... 67.1% son, Nora Hoffman, Adrianna Winston ........................... 63.7% Painter, Levi Youtsey. B Honor Roll Seniors: Kathryn Barnes, Thomas Kile, Madison Potts; juniors: Laney Hatfield, Tyler Muessig, Kylie Roe; sophomores: Madisyn Beaty, Amy Caldwell, Emma Heldenbrand, Jordan Inman, Karley Roe, Tanleigh Sheetz, Asher Vaughn, Heaven Waln; Freshmen: Regina Gerst, Gracelyn Huffman, Calyssa Johnson, Spencer Pliley, Destany West, Hailey West; 8th graders: Sage Eiken, Trevor Florez; 7th graders: Cooper Ball, Emilia Connor DEFAULT - Blanton, Do Marcas NotEaton, Change T Shealyn Pliley,before and Bris- alteri Save to currentParker, week folder tol Sheetz.

Annie Nelson receives scholarship

North Central Missouri College offers a scholarship specifically for dual credit courses, and Annie Nelson of Gallatin High School was one of the winners. Annie was selected to receive a NCMC Foundation Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young and Myra A. Young Dual Credit Scholarship. Annie was required to complete an application and write an essay to apply for the scholarship.

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