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Pop singing legend Frankie Valens and his wife Phyllis will appear at the Lake Viking Church, 18842 Otter Avenue, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Frankie Valens was a nightclub singer in the late sixties and early seventies whose signature song was "This Magic Moment." He also recorded "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "She Cried." See page 7 for details
Brian K. Marshall, 49, a for- of law beyond a reasonable doubt mer resident of Pattonsburg, to overcome a defendant’s prewas indicted in the Northern sumption of innocence. District of Oklahoma on Nov. 9 At the time of the shooting by the November 2018 incident on Oct. 1, the Federal Grand Jury. FBI was executing both Marshall initially an arrest warrant for appeared in a U.S. Disinterstate threats Martrict Court in Arkansas shall allegedly made to on Oct. 9 on a complaint kill police officers and a charging him with assearch warrant for the saulting a federal ofDelaware County resificer. dence where Marshall Marshall has been was found. charged with forcibly According to the assaulting FBI agents complaint affidavit, Brian K. Marshall while agents were exMarshall fired shots at ecuting a search warrant of his FBI agents using a .45 caliber Kansas, OK, residence; carrying, pistol as the FBI SWAT team atusing, and discharging a firearm tempted to call occupants safely during a crime of violence; and out of the residence. FBI agents possessing a firearm and am- returned fire, injuring Marshall. munition after being convicted of Local involvement third degree domestic assault in Back in January 2018, DaMissouri in 2008. The FBI is the viess County Deputy Robert Mainvestigative agency. zur had received an anonymous The return of the indictment tip that Marshall was in a major by the grand jury is a method metro area in Arkansas, in an of informing a defendant of alapartment complex of over 600 leged violations of federal law, units. (continued on page 13) which must be proven in a court
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Local cowboy takes 2nd in Oklahoma, heading for Texas
Tom Crouse placed second at Rising Stars Junior American Tie Down Calf Roping in Guthrie, OK, on Nov. 24. There were 110 ropers age 19-and-under from all over the United States. The Top 10 at this roping event and other qualifying rodeos are eligible to rope in the Junior American Rodeo in Fort Worth, TX, in February 2019, and Tom plans to attend. Tom’s time was :38.2 on four head. Tom is pictured with his horse, Bob. [Photo courtesy Douglas County High School Champions Challenge Rodeo]
New business opens on Gallatin square Melissa Everman has opened All Things Body on the east side of the business square in Gallatin. The business opened on Nov. 5. Melissa is a licensed massage therapist and esthetician. She’s been a massage therapist for eight years and an esthetician for two. Melissa and Caleb Jochem have two daughters, Jaidynne, 6, and Sawyer, 8 weeks. All Things Body offers Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and hot stone massages, facials, Melissa Everman microderm abrasion, body scrubs and wraps, spray tans, makeup, eyelash lifts and tints, and face and body waxing. All Things Body is open Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Monday and Saturday mornings 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The address is 115 North Main.
Gallatin license office closed its doors Dec. 1st Knots of Love Participants, front row from left, are Committee Chairmen Zoe Bradford, Karley Salmon and Essie Williamson; second row, Veronica Campbell, Sarabeth Michael, Alli Baker, Sarah Morrison, Macie McNeely, Ally Johnson, Cloey Waterbury; third row, Morgan Glidewell, Maddison Michael, Annie Nelson, Jessica Hart, McKinley Waters, Addison Burns, Caragan Baker, Kyrsten Collins, Olivia Woody; back row, John Gibson, Mic Warner, Jacob Wilson, Madalyn Shubert, Aidan Adkison, Dylan Burns, Riley Holmes, Kelsey Maxwell, Bethany Bailey and Destiny Owings.
Gallatin FBLA, NHS and STUCO students join Active Aging Center’s ‘Knots of Love’ to deliver fleece blankets, bundle bags to seniors This winter, Gallatin FBLA chapter has joined together with the Active Aging Resource Center as well as the National Honor Society and Student Council to create Knotted Winter Blessings. Together, organization members from Gallatin R-5 came together to make knotted fleece blankets in the high school gym on Nov. 15. The blankets will be delivered with Blizzard Bundle Bags to each recipient of Meals on Wheels this month. Over 30 students participated in the event. Each student brought in a piece of fleece and paired up with another student
to create a blanket. The event was a success with a grand total of 41 blankets being made. Later in December, faculty and staff of the Gallatin R-5 School District will have the opportunity to donate $5 to wear jeans for the last week of school leading up to Christmas break. This money will be used to buy items to put in the Blizzard Bundle Bags such as decks of cards, hard candies, flashlights, granola bars, etc. The Blizzard Bundle Bags will be delivered along with the knotted fleece blankets on Dec. 12 to senior residents of Daviess
County. The FBLA Community Service Project, Knotted Winter Blessings, is led by Gallatin R-5 seniors Essie Williamson, Karley Salmon, and Zoe Bradford. The Gallatin FBLA Chapter would like to acknowledge the generosity of Richlin Fabrics for donating fleece material for the event. Appreciation is also extended to the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Gallatin R-5 students, faculty, and staff who participated and helped make Knotted Winter Blessings a success.
The Gallatin License Office that was opened back in March by Access II Independent Living Center is now set to close on Dec. 1, 2018. The Access II Board of Directors voted unanimously on Nov. 27 to close the license office doors because of the financial strain it was putting on Access II programs and services for the disabled. The Gallatin License Office has not generated enough revenue to sustain itself, or come close to sustaining itself, and it was continuing to lose thousands of dollars each month. From opening day, efforts were made to help keep the license office afloat, including not charging the license office space rental, electricity, water, or supply costs. Despite eliminating those factors from the budget the Gallatin License Office did not make enough revenue to cover the salary of one staff person, and the cost of the required security system and required separate internet and phone system. The Gallatin License Office is currently running a deficit of $28,820.19; the final bills will add
to this deficit. “It has been our pleasure to serve the community in this fashion over the last eight months,” said Jessica Adkins, Access II Marketing and Director. “We are sad that we are no longer able to provide this service, but we must be financially responsible and protect the programs and services designed to increase the independence of people with disabilities in our community.” It was agreed by the board of directors that Access II cannot in good faith continue to prop up the failing license office at the expense of cutting back primary Access II programs and services for the community. The Gallatin License Office generated $379,061.84 for the Department of Revenue in the past eight months, but only $14,923.50 was generated for the license office, which barely covers the initial startup costs of $13,031.18. The return per transaction is just not enough to keep a small office open. This concern has been discussed with local legislators who are working towards a (continued on page 12)
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by Darryl Wilkinson
Occasionally I bump into something that focuses on the turmoil experienced during the decades of the ‘60s and ‘70s and wonder why I don’t remember all those things as presented. Some documentaries produced today reveal more about revisionists than about what actually occurred, at least in my view. Granted, back then as a
teenager, I was hardly focused properly on the depth of things going on around me. So, I try to keep an open mind. Perhaps I’m just incredibly naive, or insensitive, or just plain stupid or most certainly some mixture of these. My challenge in combating this mix still persists despite my years now advancing midway into my 60s. Today I’m the guy who always thought of the song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” as a catchy (and lounge singer) Christmas song. Yes, I get the connection today’s Me-Too movement makes in rebuking the song. But I never intentionally interpreted the lyrics in my mind in such a way as to go beyond a playful banter between
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Dec. 5, 2018 a guy and a gal as consenting adults. It’s lame, at least in comparison to so much of what is presented as “entertainment” today. Rather than being offended, I hum the tune inside my head without much pause. I hope that’s OK, as long as I keep humming the tune just to myself. Such musical dilemmas are familiar. My generation embraced the Beatles and even today I find orchestra arrangements and instrumental renditions of their top-of-the-chart hits as my listening favorites. And yet, sometimes I actually read the lyrics of some songs I particularly liked back then and wonder how I ever came to over-
look the message. The thing is, I didn’t ...and don’t embrace the message every song carries and vice versa. I know this escapes logic but can’t one be attracted to the pulse of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” without endorsing the drug world of LSD? George H.W. Bush once sang the tune “No more taxes” which every taxpaying American wants to hear. And when later elected, Bush was turned out of office when he raised taxes despite his campaign song. Cutting taxes again and again is the song that sells during election years, but it amounts to a gross dereliction of duty when it comes to fulfilling official responsibilities. Mr. Bush understood that. I’m no economist but it takes no expert to understand that Bush’s courage to put the nation’s financial health above politics set the stage for unprecedented growth in our country. George H.W. Bush was a statesman. But at the time, I thought his change of heart was just another verse of political song and dance. We didn’t know he would be a one-term president because of it, and it wasn’t until much later that the descriptive chorus changed by historical perspective. As is commonly the fate, the next man up (in this case Bill Clinton) reaps credit for the good times that follow a tough decision made by a predecessor. Of course, not everyone agrees on this take. Political tunes are played by all sorts of Pied Pipers. Like some of the documenta-
ries about the ‘60s and ‘70s, much of what’s been written since the death of Mr. Bush point out things I don’t particularly recall very clearly. So the approaching funeral prompts an exercise of mixed emotions and thought. It seems clear, though, that the renewed focus on President Bush’s vision of a “kinder and gentler America” reveals much about what we yearn for today. Of all the things being recited in respect to the passing of George H.W. Bush, I am most attracted to that which recalls what our 41st President said in his inaugural address. President Bush encouraged us to work in our own communities for the common good, “like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.” Contrast that with today (“I never quite got that one,” President Donald Trump said at a July rally in Montana. “What the hell is that? Has anyone ever figured that one out? It was put out by a Republican, wasn’t it?). Am I the only one confused by the songs and lyrics of today’s political dance? So perhaps, yes, I am incredibly naive and nostalgic when I think of Bush 41. I make no apologies for being encouraged when recalling his expression of hope for a better future: “The old ideas are new again because they are not old, they are timeless: duty, sacrifice, commitment and a patriotism that finds its expression in taking part and pitching in.” I hear his voice. His life was no song and dance. Bush 41 acted on principles. This is his legacy, a record of service very much admired.
Remember Derek when considering opioid programs
by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt
Just two months before his 30th birthday, St. Louis native and Navy veteran Derek lost his life to a 12-year battle with addiction. Derek graduated from college, earned an MBA, and proudly served our nation, but struggled with an addiction that began after he was prescribed powerful opioids for a football-related injury in high school. His mother, Kelly, is now a powerful voice in the fight against the opioid epidemic, sharing Derek’s story to warn others of the dangers of opioid painkillers. As chairman of the appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), addressing the opioid epidemic has been a top priority. Recently, President Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 HHS appropriations bill, which provides funding for opioid-related programs – marking a dramatic increase during my four years as chair-
man. From researching opioid alternatives, to expanding access to treatment and prevention programs, to providing critical services for children, this bill tackles the opioid crisis from every angle. The bill includes $1.5 billion for state opioid response grants, which provide flexible funding for states to implement programs that best fit their needs. We want states to have innovative solutions to the problem and not prescribe a one-size-fitsall approach. What works in Missouri may not work everywhere in the country and what works in St. Louis may not work in St. Joseph. In Missouri, opioid state response grant funding has allowed more than 1,700 people to receive treatment for opioid use disorder, and over 10,000 individuals to receive training on topics across the spectrum of treatment, prevention and recovery. In addition, there is targeted funding for rural areas, which
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conditions. In addition, expanding access to behavioral health will reduce the amount of money spent treating other health concerns. Stemming the number of individuals who become addicted in the first place is another top priority reflected in this bill. That includes improving surveillance to gain a better understanding of where the problems are and where they are most severe, and ensuring the public understands the risks of taking opioids. We also must ensure that physicians have the information they need to understand who may be most at risk before prescribing opioids, and individuals must understand the risks before taking opioids. Further, our child welfare and foster care systems are
being overwhelmed by the opioid crisis as more and more children have to be taken out of the care of parents affected by opioid use. The bill provides resources to help states develop and implement plans of safe care for infants exposed to opioids at birth, and supports prevention and treatment activities for children and families in, or at-risk of entering, the foster care system. Finally, simply reducing opioid prescriptions does not address the need for effective pain management. If patients with acute or chronic pain do not have reasonable access to non-addictive pain medications or alternative treatments, it will be difficult to solve this crisis. The bill also prioritizes research related to opioid addiction.
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by State Rep. J. Eggleston motion. In the legislature, you One member shared a thought from his wife, who was a school The next legislative session get fired. The freshmen education pro- teacher. She said this experience in Jefferson City does not begin until Jan. 9, but work has already cess began Nov. 28-30 when they for him would be just like the first begun to prepare for the session. came to the capitol for a crash day of school for a kindergartenAnd a big part of that preparation course on everything from eth- er, and the same advice applies -is educating the new freshmen ics training to active shooter try to learn something, play nice procedures to committee rules with others, and don’t wet your members of the House. advice. by the Gallatin Publishing Co. Between term limits, resig- to how a bill actually becomes a pants. Sound Published For the609B next the nations, and re-election defeats, law. Four of us existing members Southtwo Main,weeks, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 6 freshmen will213-200 embark on a road• FAX: 660.6 there will be 59 new members were on hand to help mentor. USPS • Ph: 660.663.2154 I came to the capitol two years trip aroundwww.the to the Missouri House of RepreGPC state .com visiting Email: gpc@GPCink.c sentatives -- 43 Republicans and ago to help with this education sites important to Missouri. The enjoyed showing the ropes to .com visits Darryl will likely include stops 16 Democrats. This accounts for andwww. NorthMissourian Wilkinson, Editorat& Publish the new group again this year. I schools and universities, power over one-third of the chamber. STAFF: Tammy Huffman, Tisha Perkins, graphic Jessica Holcomb & Elizabeth Wilki I inherited my joyreporter; of teachplants, bigdesign; businesses, hospitals, Only two came in by beating guess bookkeeping/production; Jessen,and proofing; Margiebases. Windsor, circulation; Dennis Cox, sport my mom whoSunday taught military an incumbent. Most new mem- ing from Pressroom: Ben Gott, Travis Burnett, Neal Hamilton. The importance of this trip is bers came in because term lim- school for nearly 30 years. POLICY: Unless specifically digital images submitted for publication, The funniest moment of the prohibited, not just learning about our vital excludin its ousted a former member, and photos, introductions. will be posted in GPCinkfacilities, online photobut galleries andto arebond available for purchase. also with most of those former members week was during the new memother new($33.46+$2.54 members tax); andout-of-state to real-$45 per yea SUBSCRIPTIONS: In Missouri $36 per year were good people who had fig- On the first day, SINGLEto COPY: 75¢ (70¢+5¢ tax). Published Wednesdays. Periodicals Postage bers were asked go around the ize that every district in our statePaid at Galla ured out how to be effective, and Find us on Facebook.com/GPCink room and say a little something has its own strengths, weaknesswho cared and worked to imPOSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, P.O. Box 37, G about themselves. Most men- es, and issues, and we all need to prove Missouri. In most jobs, if you do well for tioned their home town or occu- work together to make our great state even better. eight years you might get a pro- pation or family.
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On Dec. 6 the first provisions of medical marijuana in Missouri will be implemented, seemingly a departure from Missouri’s conservative political climate until you consider what else was decided on in the Nov. 6 general election. Missourians also elected to pass lobbying and campaign finance reform and an increase to the minimum wage. Equally notable were the losses from that day, including a fuel tax increase that would have supported road and bridge improvements along with road law enforcement efforts. Also losing were two other different medical marijuana ballot questions.
Voters were clearly informed of their choices heading into the November election and made their decisions on the ballot accordingly. The state’s newspapers had a huge role in this thanks to their regular editorial coverage of the issues and the legal requirements for ballot questions to be printed in local newspapers (Article XII, Section 2B for Amendments, and R.S.Mo. 116.260 for State Statutes). Armed with knowledge, voters took to the polls in record numbers for a mid-term election. More than 2.4 million votes were cast last month, just a few hundred thousand less than the 2016 presidential election and a million more votes than were cast in the 2014 mid-term election.
We need to build the wall by Congressman Sam Graves
Recently a caravan of Central American immigrants tried to storm the United States border after making their way across Mexico. The point all along was to demand asylum from the United States or simply try to cross the border illegally. They know our laws well enough to exploit the loopholes to gain entry. President Trump responded to caravan members rushing one of the busiest border crossings by threatening to close the border permanently. In fact, one of our border crossings was closed for a while after our Border Patrol Agents were reportedly hit by rocks thrown by caravan members. Sometimes drastic times call for drastic measures. As long as we don’t have a wall on the border and our immigration laws aren’t fixed, immigrants will continue to try to find ways to get across the border illegally and stay here. We are encouraging folks to break the law. It’s not sustainable. Certainly, these Central American countries have problems and I understand that our country offers a better life. However, that isn’t what this is about. If we are to maintain the sovereignty of our nation, we cannot just allow countless folks from other countries to enter our country without going through the legal process that we have in place. Because of the catch and release loopholes we currently have in place, more than 94,000 Central Americans were apprehended and released into the country last year. Many of them remain in the country today! This is de facto amnesty and it only makes our illegal immigration problem that much worse. Allowing these catch and release loopholes to remain in place is just another step towards open borders. It should
come as no surprise that Nancy Pelosi and her friends are just itching to make these ridiculous loopholes even more generous when she gets power in January. This simply cannot happen and I will join my colleagues in blocking any attempt to loosen our immigration laws. Our immigration laws must strengthen the legal immigration process, not aid lawbreakers. In the meantime, I’ve got a simple solution. You may have heard of it. It’s known as “the WALL.” We need to build it right now. No more games, no more dragging our feet - let’s get it built. And while we’re building it, we need to fix the loopholes that force us to spend resources on catching illegals just so we can turn them loose, instead of sending them back to their country. In North Missouri, illegal still means illegal and I will continue fighting to make sure our broken immigration laws are fixed.
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Committee Chairman Last week Congressman Graves was elected by members of the House Republican Conference to lead the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as ranking member. The 6th Congressional District includes two major waterways, over 9,000 highway miles, 2,500 bridges, 13 general aviation airports, major cross-country freight railways, and 853 levee miles. Graves has served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee throughout his entire 18 years in Congress, led several of the T&I Committee’s subcommittees, most recently as Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman, and was the former Chairman and Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee. Congressman Graves is also a professional pilot.
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Grand River Choir, Orchestra performs The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present their annual winter concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.8, at the First Baptist Church on Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton. The doors to the sanctuary will open at 2:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal. The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra is pleased to present a collection of seasonal music that is sure to put you in the Christmas Spirit. Thanks to the generous public donations, all new music has been purchased for the occasion. The theme of the concert is “Somewhere in My Memory” which is one of the songs performed by both the choir and orchestra from the motion picture “Home Alone.” Additional songs on the program are “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas,” three selections from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” highlights from “A Christmas Festival,” and Christmastime.” Monica Fawson will be the choir director and conduct the combined performance of both the orchestra and choir. Cathie Lowrey is the pianist. The orchestra director is Buddy Hannaford. The performing musicians from the choir and orchestra come from the Grand River Valley area including Trenton,
Miranda Weigand gets scholarship Miranda Weigand, a chemistry and math double major at Central Methodist University, was named the recipient of the Dr. Luther T. Spayde Memorial Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Miranda is from Weatherby and graduated from Winston R-6. All scholarships are awarded by a stewardship coordinator based on a student’s high academic performance, and following the donor’s wishes. One of CMU’s highest honors is to be selected as a recipient of an endowed or Hall of Sponsors scholarship. These scholarships are assigned based on high academic standards, and contribution to their school and community.
Multi-Purpose Center Menus Menus Dec. 10-14 Monday: smothered pork chop, mashed potatoes w/gravy, glazed carrots, pineapple salad; Tuesday: fish, baked beans, cole slaw, Mandarin oranges; Wednesday: tenderloin sandwich on bun, macaroni salad, lettuce salad, applesauce; Thursday: smothered steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Harvard beets, peaches; Friday Christmas Dinner: ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, hot roll, cranberry fruit salad, dessert.
Jamesport, Chillicothe, Laredo, Milan, Gallatin, Cameron, Princeton, Ludlow, Pattonsburg and Marshall. Choir members include soprano LaRee Harvey, Jamesport; tenor Will Harvey, Jamesport; alto Mary Hacking, Gallatin. Orchestra members include Rebecca Richardson, Pattonsburg, violin. Hodge Presbyterian Church allowed space for rehearsals; the First Baptist Church permitted space for final rehearsals and concert; and Larry Dannar provided technical support of the sound system. There is no charge for the concert, but the GRVCO will be accepting donations to both a public charity that will be announced the night of the concert and to the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra. The GRVCO is a public charity with a 501(C) 3 determination from the IRS. Certificates of Recognition will be presented to members of the GRVCO Donors Club at the beginning of concert for the top three levels of giving. Please join the GRVCO members after the performance for a cookie reception in the basement of the First Baptist Church. For more information contact Monica Fawson, president, at 623-8891074, or Dennis Browning, secretary, at 660-654-0855.
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Khloe Madison King Savannah Dias and Dustin King of Kansas City proudly announce the birth of a daughter. Khloe Madison King was born at 2:29 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2018, at Cameron Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her siblings are Conner Dias, Skylar Dias, and Noah Batorson. Maternal grandparents are Altagracia Swanson and Brian K. Swanson. Maternal greatgrandparents are Elva Musick and Roy Musick. Paternal grandparents are Rebecca King and Richard King. Paternal great-grandparents are Jackie Pierjok and Wayne Pierjok.
Got gas? Get gas Free gas cards are still available for Daviess County cancer patients at BTC Bank and Farmers Bank in Gallatin and Home Exchange Bank in Jamesport. Please pick up your gas cards in the bank lobby or drive-up window to help with your transportation costs when going to treatments. All money from the annual Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness event goes to buy gas cards.
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Jamesport ‘use tax’ on future election, water service, kennel fees on agenda The Jamesport Board of Aldermen discussed the “use tax” during their meeting held Nov. 13 at city hall. The board carried a motion to allow the city attorney to create an ordinance to place the use tax on a future municipal election. Visitor Robin Delp approached the council regarding her water service being disconnected due to non-payment. She felt she had been overcharged and requested her service be reinstated with no action taken on her part. She also advised the group that she was seeking legal steps to retract the easement agreement between the Livingston County Public Water Supply District #4 (LCPWS #4) and the property owners to have the main water service line for Jamesport removed from her property. David Blackburn discussed the letter he had received regarding his dog kennel. The city is requiring him to pay a kennel fee due to the kennel being within the city limits. He advised that if he were within the city limits the city should offer him the same sewer services. City Maintenance Superintendent Duane Swalley told Mr. Blackburn that he could hook up to the city sewer system at his expense. The city would have to be on site to oversee that the restroom only would be hooked up to the city system. Mr. Blackburn also complained about the many dogs running at large throughout town. Salary ordinance 23-1 was approved. A bid from Ryan Ranes
for $850 for a Ford Ranger was accepted. A motion carried to change the wording in the employee handbook requiring at least a one week notice from the employee as to when vacation can be taken. The council decided to continue with the Christmas lighting again this year. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport city meeting held Nov. 13. Members in attendance were Geoff Eads, Gary Alexander, Rob Murphy and Freda Garner, along with Mayor Ray Bontrager. Visitors were Duane Swalley, Robin Delp, David Blackburn and Wayne and Misty Scott.
IRS warns about new email scam The IRS sent out a warning about a new email scam that may contain malicious malware. The fraudulent emails, which appear to be sent from “IRS Online,” contain an attachment labeled “Tax Account Transcript,” or something similar. The IRS, however, does not send unsolicited emails to the public, nor emails containing sensitive information such as that which is included in a tax return. The IRS asks the public not to open the email, and, if using a personal computer, to delete it or forward it to phishing@irs.gov. If one is using an employer’s computer, the IRS asks that the employee notify his or her company of the email. For more information please visit the IRS website.
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Car shopping? Share the Love this holiday season The Active Aging Resource Center is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 11th annual Subaru “Share the Love Event” as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the promotion. From Nov. 15, 2018, to Jan. 2, 2019, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer’s choice of participating
charities. “The services that we provide the older adults of Daviess County are critical and the need is rapidly increasing,” said Deanna Lewis, administrator of the Active Aging Resource Center. “Together, we can keep older adults living independently, healthier at home, and feeling more connected to their community as they age. We can count the number of meals Subaru of America’s
support has generated but we cannot count the impact on the health and nutrition of Meals on Wheels patrons. This is a great opportunity for Daviess County to be part of this national movement.” The Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin has delivered meals in Daviess County since 1974. Last fiscal year, the Center served approximately 11,200 Meals on Wheels.
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New scanner unit coming soon to update security Buddy Weller, court security, and Robert Mazur met with the commisCOMMISSION sion to discuss the new scanner unit that will be installed soon in the first floor lobby. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that his crew would be working on repairing the shop this week. They will also be working in Union Township to replace a tube on 242nd Street this week. Ronetta Burton, county clerk, updated the commission on the ongoing phone project. Plans are to start making offices operational on Thursday evening. Magnets with the new phone number for the courthouse will be available to the public soon. Rod Cotton, Farmers’ Electric, met with the commission to introduce himself and inquire about any problems with electric service in the county. The recent blizzard and wind were discussed. Discussion was held regarding the storage space connected to the booking room. Jim Ruse will discuss options with Sally Black, assessor. Todd Miller met with the commission to discuss the lights on the large wreaths on the courthouse. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, made contact with Tony Stonecypher, Gallatin City Administrator, to discuss who should make repairs. The city will bring their bucket truck and see if they can repair the lights. Ben Chamberlain, Jefferson Township resident, met with the commission regarding an issue on Outboard Avenue. The commission will look into it and notify the township as to their findings. Discussion was held regarding the heat situation in the assessor’s office. Contact will be made with the manufacturer of a mini-split unit to check on feasibility for this project. Wayne Uthe will make the contact. Ronetta Burton advised she had received service awards for county employees at the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) conference she recently attended. The awards were for Shannon McCrary, 15 years; Robert Mazur, 10 years; and Ronetta Burton, 5 years. Randy Dillon, Viebrock Sales, met with the commission to discuss services and products his company supplies to counties for bridges.
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Todd Miller, custodian, met with the commission to inquire about their decision to let him use a room in the courthouse in the evening starting in February or March to have a class once a month. Discussion was followed with David Cox making a motion to allow Todd to conduct these classes (dates to be later determined); Wayne Uthe seconded. Motion passed. The commission received notice from the FCC in regards to a new installation of a telecommunications pole at 24524 Midway Avenue. Wayne Uthe, second district commissioner, will attend the Dec. 5 Transportation Action Committee (TAC) meeting in Trenton at the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission. The committee will be reviewing the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant applications for 2018. Discussion was held regarding budget requests for 2019 already received, including the possibility of convening the salary commission this year. The issue was tabled for December meetings. Budget hearings with elected officials are being scheduled for Dec. 18 and 19 with the hope that the budget can be finalized by late December or early January. In the afternoon the commissioners looked at roads, culverts and bridges in Jefferson Township. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. The above information is taken from the minutes of the Nov. 28, 2018, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Bills were approved, and minutes from the last meeting were approved. Andrew Adkison, 30, Jameson, appeared before Judge Daren Adkins on Nov. 27 for sentencing on two charges, felony endangering welfare of a child and misdemeanor DWI. He received a suspended imposition of sentence and 20 days shock incarceration on the felony, and will serve five years probation. He received two days jail on the misdemeanor. Benjamin T. Shubert, 37, Bethany, was charged Nov. 30 with abuse or neglect of a child, no sexual contact, D felony, in connection with an incident
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that occurred on Aug. 10, 2018, on State Highway DD in rural Gallatin. According to the probable cause statement, Shubert slapped a child under the age of 17 and threw the child down stairs, resulting in serious physical injury. The child was treated at Cameron Regional Medical Center. Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Miguel Angel Torres, Lathrop, three counts of delivery or possession of weapon at correctional center, B felonies, damage to jail property, E felony, making false report, B misdemeanor. Associate Division Salvador Hernandez appeared before Judge Jason Kanoy on Nov. 30. The court granted a medical furlough, and the case was continued to Dec. 19, 2018, for the preliminary hearing. Hernandez, owner of Mi Mexico restaurant in Gallatin, is accused of sodomy, kidnapping, assault, rape, and patronizing prostitution. Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $68.50 for moving traffic violations and $116.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Jordan T. Hansen, Kansas City, KS, speeding amended to defective equipment, $200; possession of marijuana, $300, Abuse and Lose Order; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150. Elizabeth C. Faudree, Loves Park, IL, driving while intoxicated, prior offender, 10 days jail, board bill paid by defendant. Jacob A. Kauffman, Ottumwa, IA, no valid license, $150; speeding, 3 days jail, board bill paid by defendant. Ayrica J. Stufflebean, Gallatin, hindering prosecution amended to Class A misdemeanor, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 days shock jail. Andrew J. Yutzy, Jamesport, property damage amended to Class B misdemeanor, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation; animal abuse amended to Class A misdemeanor, suspended imposition
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. 6 — Exercise Class at Daviess County Library, Gallatin, 2pm. Ÿ Game Night at Active Aging Resource Center, Gallatin, 4pm. Ÿ GHS JH Basketball at Trenton HS, 4:30pm. Ÿ GHS JV Basketball at Princeton, 6pm.
Dec. 7-8— GHS JH Basketball at Hamilton Tournament. Dec. 8 — Holiday Bazaar at Bethany American Legion Hall, Hwy. 13 South. 9am-3pm. Ÿ GHS JV Basketball at Pattonsburg, 4:30pm. Ÿ Farmhouse Collection’s Sip & Shop, 113 S. Broadway, Jamesport,
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Dec. 10 — GHS Fall Sports Awards Night at High School Gym, 6pm. Prom Lock-In Baked Potato Bar, 5-6pm. Dec. 11 — BINGO at Active Aging Resource Center, Gallatin, 10:30 am. Ÿ Exercise Class at Daviess County Library, Gallatin, 2pm. Ÿ GHS V/JV Basketball vs Putnam County at home 4:30pm. Ÿ GHS V/JV Wrestling at home vs Hamilton/Maryville, 5:30pm.
Dec. 11 - Jan. 15 — Candidate filing period for numerous local political entities. Dec. 12 & 15— GHS JV Girls Basketball at Lathrop Tournament. Dec. 13 — Exercise Class at Daviess County Library, Gallatin, 2pm. Ÿ Game Night at Active Aging Resource Center, Gallatin, 4pm. Ÿ GHS Band/Choir Concert at GHS gym at 6pm. Ÿ VFW Post #2172 Meeting at Gallatin Fire Station, 7pm.
Dec. 14-15 — GHS V/JV Wrestling at Holiday Battle Tournament. Dec. 14 — GHS Varsity Basketball vs Princeton at home, 6pm.
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30 hours of community service, $50. Civil Court Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for LVNV Funding LLC and against Lois Gaddy, and for Midland Funding LLC and against Kayla Mowre. Midwestern Health Management vs. Anthony W. Caldwell et al and Midwestern Health Management vs. Bri(continued on Page 7)
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, MICHAEL BARRETT dated 5/15/2014 and recorded on 5/27/2014 in BOOK 267 PAGE 56, in the Recorder’s office for Daviess County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on December 19, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 1:00 PM, at the South Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, 102 North Main Street, Gallatin, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: The Following Derived Lots, Tracts Of Parcels Of Land Lying, Being And Situate In The County Of Daviess And State Of Missouri, To-Wit: The North Half (N 1/2) Of The West Half (W 1/2) Of Block 22, Brown’s Second Addition To The Town (Now City) Of Jamesport, Missouri, Being Otherwise Described As A Tract Commencing At A Point Two Hundred Eighteen And One-Fourth (218 1/4) Feet West Of The Northwest Corner Of Block Sixteen (16); In Nathan Gillilan’s Addition To The Town (Now City) Of Jamesport, Missouri; Thence West 52 3/4 Feet; Thence South 105 1/2 Feet; Thence 52 3/4 Feet, Thence North 105 1/2 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Commonly known as: 408 W. Auberry Grove, Jamesport, Missouri 64648 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 11/21/2018, 11/28/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/12/2018 CSM File 26-18-01086 NOTE: This office is a debt collector.
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Gallatin man arrested for domestic assault Jonathan Douglas Kane, 21, Gallatin, was charged Dec. 3 with domestic assault first degree, B felony, two counts of domestic assault second degree, D felonies, endangering the welfare of a child, involving drugs, D felony, and property damage second degree, B misdemeanor. According to the probable cause statement by Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards, Kane was aggressively fighting with his girlfriend and her father inside their joint apartment on Elm Street between 4 and 5 a.m. on Dec. 3. His girlfriend awoke to Kane choking her. He then turned his attention and attacked her father in the living room. Kane threw furniture around, causing damage to the walls and breaking windows, all in the presence of his girlfriend’s three-year-old toddler. Kane made several threats in the officer’s presence. Kane also challenged the police officer to take the handcuffs off to fight while he was at the Gallatin Police Department awaiting transport to the regional jail.
Dee Ann Scott 1938-2018 A visitation for Dee Scott is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Whitaker Eads Funeral Home of Trenton. Her body will be cremated after the visitation with inurnment at a future date at the Gilman Masonic Cemetery in Gilman City. Memorial donations are suggested to the Gilman City (continued on Page 10)
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tany M. Barlow were dismissed by the court without prejudice. Midland Funding LLC vs. Terry Caldwell was dismissed by the parties. Contract/Account: A consent judgment was entered for Capital one Bank N.A. and against Todd G. Stowell. Assessor’s Office Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field reviewing and picking up new construction in Union and Jamesport Townships for the next couple of weeks. Beneficiary Deeds Lake Viking lot #524 from Kyle and Sherry Parkhurst to the trustees of the Kyle W. Parkhurst Trust; tracts in Grand River Township from Zachery and Crystal Vanderslice to Crystal Vanderslice; tracts in Union Township from Jody L. Ralls to Jason Ralls and Joseph Ralls. Warranty Deeds Tracts in Grand River Township form Jeremiah and Nina Chadwick to Farmland Reserve, Inc., a Utah Corporation; lots in Gallatin from Milbourn Investments LLC to Rick Holcomb; lots in Jamesport from Trevor and Kelsea Unruh to Anne Garber. Quit Claim Deed Lake Viking Lot #MH-73 from James Van Gundy to Daniel Mills; Lake Viking Lots #MH-7 and MH-8 from Brandi Boese to Cory Boese. Trustee’s Deed in Trust Tracts in Jefferson Township from Margaret Ann Simpson to Margaret Ann Simpson as trustee under Trust Agreement, known as Margaret Ann Simpson Trust.
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Impressive GIT streaks continue for Trenton girls, Winston boys Trenton girls blast their way to fourth straight title As rare as it is to see a running clock in the championship game of a high school tournament, fans attending Saturday’s late session of the Gallatin Invitational saw it happen twice. The top-seeded Trenton girls held #2 Gallatin to single digit scoring in all four quarters on their way to a 57-19 victory and fourth straight GIT crown. Trenton, winner of 7 of the last 8 Gallatin Invitationals, averaged 50 points better than opponents in 3 GIT contests. Gallatin’s offense never found a rhythm against the veteran Trenton Lady Bulldogs, who entered the tournament with eight varsity returnees from last season’s 26-2 squad. Gallatin managed only 7 field goals in the contest, including a combination of four in the first quarter from Kelsey Maxwell (2), Claire Hemry (3-ball) and Madalyn Shubert. Maxwell and all-tournament honoree Karley Salmon each scored 6 points to lead Gallatin efforts. Gallatin held off HardinCentral Friday night, 45-39, to earn a spot in the championship game for the sixth straight year. Gallatin led, 33-23, inside the final minute of the third quarter but Hardin-Central rattled off 8 straight points to close to within a single possession early in the fourth. Gallatin posted a 40-33 lead down the stretch on the strength of a Salmon trey and Caragan Baker 2-pointer. Salmon finished with a teamhigh 16 points. Maxell tacked on 9 for the winners. Carly Thacker (all-tournament) paced HardinCentral with 22.
H-C takes 3rd, Polo consolation Hardin-Central’s #3 girls led from start to finish and grabbed the GIT third place trophy with a 53-44 victory over #4 Braymer. Thacker led a trio of Lady Bulldogs into double figures with 21 points. Julia Finley and Izabella Anderson contributed 15 and 15 points, respectively, in the winning effort. Lady Bobcat junior Jasmine Taylor topped all single-game scorers in the tournament with 30 points in the third place con-
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Carly Thacker, Jr.... Hardin-Central Jasmine Taylor, Jr............Braymer Mykah Hurley, Sr..............Trenton Karley Salmon, Sr............. Gallatin Maci Moore, So.................Trenton MVP Ainsley Tolson, Sr.....Trenton
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test. She was named to the alltournament team for her efforts. Polo’s #7 girls captured the consolation title in Saturday’s 9 a.m. game, beating #5 Winston, 60-38. Mary Copeland led a quartet of Lady Panthers into double figures with 16 points. Taylor Wagner totaled 15 points. Shelby Copeland and Kelly Baldon each tallied 10 for Polo. Sophie Pliley led Winston with 16 points.
Redbirds extend GIT win streak to 13 games Winston’s boys kicked off Saturday’s boys’ championship contest with five straight threepointers that helped bury #2 Trenton, 21-2, in the first quarter. The Redbirds finished with 10 long range bombs and took down the Bulldogs, 59-23, for their fourth straight GIT title. The Redbirds kept alive a GIT winning streak dating back to the third place victory over Trenton in 2014. Senior and tournament MVP Jacob Lewis sparked Winston with four treys in the opening period and Marshall Farrell added a fifth to put Trenton in a deep hole. Lewis would add three more treys on the way to a 36-point performance that earned him his second most valuable award. Cy Uthe popped a couple of three-pointers for the Redbirds and finished with 10 points and his second spot on the all-tournament team. Jakub Hisel, who finished with six points in the title game, also found a spot on the all-tournament team. No Bulldog finished with more than five points against Winston’s tenacious defense. Senior Dylan Harris was the Bulldog representative on the all-tournament team.
Bulldogs take down Panthers for 3rd Gallatin’s #3 boys battled down the stretch to keep a twopossession lead on upset-minded Polo in the boys’ third place game. Clutch shooting by junior Tristen Gibson and sophomore Johnny Stout helped the Bulldogs come away with a 59-55 victory in a hard fought contest from beginning to end. Stout and Gibson pulled off an unusual scoring surge for the Bulldogs to end the first half, teaming up for a pair of threepointers in the half’s final four seconds of action. Gibson nailed a big long range basket with 1:54 to play in the final period and Stout toed the foul line for a pair of free throws that pushed the GHS lead to 57-51 with just over a minute to play. Aidan Adkison removed any doubt about the outcome with his free throw with seven seconds left that produced the final score. Gibson shared high scoring honors with Polo’s Jared Robison, Both scored 20 points and
Jr. High Bulldogs pick up more wins Both Gallatin “A” and “B” teams picked up victories in recent games against Braymer and Polo. The “B” team knocked off Braymer, 16-13, and defeated Polo, 19-8, to bring their overall season record to 6-1. The “B” boys finish their season with games Wednesday and Thursday against Milan and Trenton. The “A” team improved to 10-0 going into a 4-games-in-4-
days stretch starting Wednesday and finishing with the Hamilton Tournament Friday and Saturday. The “A” boys beat Braymer, 47-23, and took down Polo, 57-10. Isaac Bird and Payton Feiden paced the Bulldogs in those two victories with double figure scoring in each game. Layton Shubert tallied 12 points in the Polo contest.
Winston’s boys hoisted their fourth straight first place plaque Saturday after defeating Trenton for the fourth straight year. [Staff photos/DC]
Tristen Gibson takes the ball strong to the hoop against Polo’s Jared Robison. landed spots on the all-tournament team. Gallatin battled back from a 9-point deficit to tie Trenton at 40-40 on Friday but it was a pair of late layups by Carson Radcliff that sealed a 53-46 victory for Trenton in the semifinal game. Adkison, Landon Corwin, Riley Holmes and Dylan Burns each picked up fourth fouls down the stretch and that, in itself, modified Gallatin’s play in the waning moments. Gibson led Gallatin with 15 points. Corwin and Adkison contributed 10 and 9 points, respectively, for Gallatin.
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Kelsey Maxwell finds her baseline path to the basket blocked by a pair of Trenton defenders.
Harris, Rains earn first place at Marceline Tiger Mat Classic Gallatin wrestlers came home from Marceline on Saturday with a number of medals and high place finishes from the Tiger Mat Classic, featuring 13 area teams. Drayton Harris and Graydee Rains were each first place finishers for the Bulldogs on Saturday. Harris won all five matches in the 170-pound weight class and Rains was a five-time winner in the 220-pound class. Second place finishers for the Bulldogs were Ross Critten, who went 4-1 in the 120-pound class, and Andon Allen, who won four of five bouts in the 106-pound class. Jonathan Carder finished 2-1 and in second place in the 220B class. The Bulldogs came home with three third place winners. Rodell Sperry won three of five matches in the 132-pound class. Owen Schweizer finished 3-2 in the 152-pound class. Jagger Gray finished 5-1 and in third place in the 152B division. Reggie Arnold (113), Tom
Crouse (160), Gage Wright (182), Cody Arnold (195) and Brantley Burns (106B) all finished fourth for the Bulldogs. Other finishes for Gallatin were Jacob Maize, fifth at 145; Draygan Schweizer, fifth at 138B; Jordan France, sixth at 152B; and Morgan McBroom eighth at 285. Gallatin dominated both South Harrison and Trenton in a home tri-meet on Tuesday. In the all-Bulldog event, Gallatin topped South Harrison, 60-12, and defeated Trenton, 69-6. Winners for Gallatin vs. South Harrison were Allen, Critten, Sperry, Maize, Schweizer, Crouse, Harris, Wright, Arnold and Rains. Winners over Trenton opponents were Allen, Arnold, Critten, Ayden Wayne, Sperry, Draygan Schweizer, Maize, Owen Schweizer, Crouse, Harris, Wright, Cody Arnold and Rains. The Bulldogs are back home next Tuesday to face Hamilton and Maryville.
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Altamont United Methodist Francie Toney lit the First Sunday of Advent candle reflecting on what you hope for as a child of God. Adult members of the Sunday School class beautifully decorated our church for the preparation of the Christ child. Sunday School lesson was from Genesis 30, “Jacob marries sisters and they compete.” UMW ladies will have their Christmas party at 1:30 on Dec. 12. Bring a $1 gift and your favorite Christmas cookie to share. “What Child is This?” was sung along with “Away in a Manger.” Prayers for better health and healing were mentioned for Chris Stith, Laurie (Walton) Roll and Michelle Wilson. Thank you, Jerry, for always giving us a helping hand. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed everyone, and Peggy Earnst led us in prayer. Praise songs were “Joy to the World” and “We Shall Reign Forevermore.” The message was “Wild Goose Chase: The Hunt for More” by Joseph Sojourner of Northpoint Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was based on Galatians 5:22-23. Small group time followed. After church next Sunday we will have lunch together and decorate for Christmas. Gallatin United Methodist Sue Bird played the prelude as Preslie Mowre lit the altar candles. Pastor Brad Dush delivered the children’s message, “Jesus is Coming.” His sermon “Advent Ensemble: The Prophets” was
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Masonic Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Dee Ann Scott, 80, Trenton, died Dec. 2, 2018, at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Dee Ann Scott was born June 2, 1938, in rural Gilman City to Raymond and Amanda (Turney) Crump. She graduated from Gilman City High School and received a General Education Degree from Trenton Junior College. In the early 1970s she was united in marriage to Larry Eugene Scott which ended in divorce. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jim Crump, and a sister Donnie Marie Crump. Survivors include her son, Larry Michael Scott and wife Deanna of Trenton; stepdaughter, Kim Holloway and husband Marvin of Trenton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Thomas V. Brown 1924-2018 Funeral services for Thomas Brown were held Dec. 5 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. The body was cremated following the service with future inurnment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton. Arrangements were by Whitaker Eads Funeral Home, Trenton. Memorial donations are suggested to either the Grundy County Learning Center or the Sarah Joe Brown and Thomas V. Brown Scholarship at North Central Missouri College and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Thomas Virgil Brown, 94, died Dec. 1, 2018, in Trenton. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 9,
based on Isaiah 9:1-7. Hanging of the Greens was held after dine in/ carry out. Anita Riley announced that practice for the children’s Christmas program will be at 10 a.m. before worship service. All children are encouraged to come. Dec. 5 is Kids Quest after school. Dec 8 is UMW meeting to prepare Christmas plates at 7:30 with budget meeting to follow. Dec. 16 is open house at the parsonage hosted by Pastor Brad and family from 4-6 p.m. Prayers are for Juli Cragg Hilliard and Kendra Collett. Fairview Fairview opened with prayers for the Pam Ward family, Charlie Perkins, Hillman family, Vickie Meadows, Arvella Eaton, Dr. Steve McFee, Tiffany Cameron, Chris Deshon, Ashley Lang Verhagan and family, Rex Vanderslice, Leo and Beverly Lang, Kay Cox, Joyce Perkins, Arlene Grimes, Michelle Lahey, Jamie Maddox, George Taylor, Julie Fry and Bill Pettit, with prayer by Vanda Davis. Worship began with “Doxology” and “Majesty” sung by all, accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Prayer was by Raymond Searcy. “Jesus Loves Even Me” was by all. Offering and prayer were by Betty McFee. Special music was by Marsha Vanisko, “Glorious is Thy Name Most Holy.” Scripture was John 5:31-40. The message was “The Fourfold Witness” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. “Moment by Moment” and prayer was by Marilyn Searcy. There will be special music on
Dec. 11 by the Speck family. Please come for a Christmas Blessing. Gallatin First Christian On the first Sunday in Advent, Pastor Corey Norman introduced a series based on Isaiah 9:6-7, “He Will Be Called ... Wonderful Counselor.” Jesus exposes our heart not to bring shame, but to bring healing. Youth groups met Sunday evening with supper provided by the FOCAS group. Church board meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12. The CWF Christmas Party is at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. All women of the church are invited to attend and bring cookies or candy to share and a $1 gift. The children’s Christmas program will be presented during a 9:30 a.m. combined worship service on Dec. 16. New prayer requests are for Mary and Terry Jarboe as they heal from injuries suffered in a car accident. Lake Viking Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon Sunday was “With All My Heart,” from John 21:15-19. The special music “This Old House” was by Mark Beeson. Lake Viking Church is looking forward to having Frankie Valens and his wife Phyllis here in concert on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Frankie is known for the sixties hit “This Magic Moment” along with many other hits. Our Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and our Worship Service begins at 10 a.m. Join us Sunday morning and then come back and hear Frankie Valens at 6 p.m.
Continued from Page 7 1924, in Harrison County, the son of Thomas Armfield Brown and Dora M. Brown In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Thomas Alden Brown, five sisters, including Emma Ruth Brown and Eva Jane Maxwell, and one brother. Tom and Sarah were married Aug. 11, 1947, and celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary last summer. Mr. Brown played basketball for Gilman High School, where he graduated in 1942, shortly before enlisting in the Marine Corps after the United States entered World War II. Mr. Brown worked briefly in a milk plant and as a reporter for a newspaper in Chillicothe. Following his marriage to Sarah, he studied social science, history and journalism at what is now Truman State University in Kirksville, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1949 and a master’s degree in political science in 1962. Mr. Brown began his education career in Fayette before being hired to teach history at Trenton High School. A few years later he was named an instructor of history and political science at Trenton Junior College, since retitled North Central Missouri College. Mr. Brown completed a graduate studies program in AfricanAmerican history at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., and served briefly on the staff of U.S. Congressman Jerry Litton in Washington, D.C. He authored or co-authored three books: “A Grundy County Pictorial History;” “Better Than They Knew,” a history of North Central Missouri College; and “Me ’n’ Joe.” Mr. Brown served three terms on the Trenton City Council. In the 1960s, he was an assistant Scoutmaster for Trenton’s Troop 99 of the Boy Scouts of America and tapped for membership in Mic-O-Say.
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He was an ordained deacon for Melbourne Baptist Church, and a Sunday school teacher for many years. Mr. Brown played a key role in crafting Senate Bill 40. Additionally Mr. Brown was a longtime member of the state Protective and Advocacy Council for the Developmentally Disabled and three-time president of the Higginsville State School and Hospital Parents’ Association. During this time, Mr. Brown led the Retardation Association of Missouri. He was appointed to the Missouri Mental Health Commission by Gov. Christopher Bond. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Joe Brown, nee Alden, of the home; and a son, Anthony J. Brown (Venus) of Maryville.
Frankie Valens to appear at Lake Viking Church Pop singing legend Frankie Valens and his wife Phyllis will appear at the Lake Viking Church, 18842 Otter Avenue, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Frankie Valens was a nightclub singer in the late sixties and early seventies whose signature song was “This Magic Moment.” He also recorded “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “She Cried.” He toured the United States and Canada and was showcased in Las Vegas. Frankie was an extra in the movies “Ice Castles” and “Every Which Way But Loose.” Frnakie had the opportunity of singing on the same ticket with the late president Ronald Reagan and country singer Crystal Gale. The Byrds, the Platters and The Boxtops are sixties groups with whom Frankie has shared the spotlight. Frankie’s wife Phyllis is an accomplished concert pianist and has written children’s music for Standard Publishing’s Vacation Bible School courses
for over 20 years, including the theme songs for 1979 and 1985. She writes some of the music the couple sings and has presented full piano concerts herself. Frankie and Phyllis traveled full time in their gospel music ministry for seven years before coming off the road in 1997 to assist churches with their music programs. They have resumed their concert ministry on a parttime basis. Rescue Missions, the Salvation Army and prisons are additional places they have shared their love and message for God’s people everywhere. Their music varies from classical to contemporary, southern gospel to traditional. Solos, duets, concert piano numbers, hand-signing and skits are featured. This is an exciting worship experience you will not want to miss. For more information contact Lake Viking Church Pastor Robert Nelson at 660-663-7433.
Merry Christmas From Heaven I still hear the songs, I still see the lights I still feel your love on cold wintery nights I still share your hopes and all of your cares I’ll even remind you to please say your prayers I just want to tell you, you still make me proud You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd Keep trying each moment, to stay in His grace I came here before you to help set your place You don’t have to be perfect all of the time He forgives you the slip, if you continue the climb To my family and friends, Please be thankful today I’m still close beside you, In a new special way I love you all dearly, now don’t shed a tear cause I’m spending my Christmas with Jesus this year Sadly missed by Jean and Donnie
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Gallatin band stays busy, prepares for Christmas concert coming up Dec. 13 The Gallatin Pride Band has participated in several competitions over the past few months under the direction of first-year band teacher Jack Malo, who is a 2013 graduate of Gallatin R-5. The band placed fifth in parade competition at Carrollton Band Days on Sept. 22. At Central Methodist University Band Day on Oct. 13, they earned fourth place in parade competition and third in indoor drumline. They received second in the parade competition at the 1st Annual Cameron Marchfest on Oct. 20, and also participated in Gallatin’s annual Christmas parade on Nov. 17. On Nov. 3, student musicians auditioned for all-district band at Central High School in St. Joseph, and the following students were named to the all-district band — Middle School Honor Band: Hallie Vanderslice, flute, Hannah Critten, trumpet; High School Concert Band: Destiny Owings, bass clarinet; High School Honor Band: Jenna Rains, bass clarinet, Jacob Wilson, trumpet. On Nov. 22, students who are members of the North Central Missouri Band Master Association Honor Band (NCMBA for short) traveled to Chillicothe for an all-day band clinic where they rehearsed with students from 15 other area schools and performed at a concert that evening. The following students participated: Cidnee Toney, trombone; Riely Dutro, clarinet; Jenna Rains, bass clarinet; Jordan France, tuba, Destiny Owings, bass clarinet; and Jacob Wilson, trumpet. This year’s Christmas concert will be on Thursday, Dec. 13 at the high school gym beginning at 6 p.m. At this concert you will hear music performed by the high school band, high school choir, middle school band, and 5th grade beginning band. Following the concert there will be a dessert bar fund-raiser for patrons, students, and their families to enjoy!
R-7 school sets filing dates, updates sub list The Tri-County R-7 School Board set the filing dated for the April Municipal Election for board members during their meeting held Nov. 7. The filing period is open from Dec. 11, 2018, through Jan. 15, 2019, from 7:45 to 3:45 p.m. Candidates will not be able to sign up on days that school is not in session due to inclement weather or holidays. The board discussed the budget and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). No action was taken on either topic. The superintendent and principal reports were given. The board discussed a Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) policy update and heard the second reading. No action was taken. The board entered executive session. The board updated the substitute teacher list as presented pending background checks and verification of certification. The next regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 in the superintendent’s office. R-7 school board members include Heath Cook, Luke Skinner, Jennifer Simons, Jeremy Turner, Kelly Neeley, Brent Dustman and Heath Carter.
These students participated in the North Central Missouri Band Master Association Honor Band. [Submitted photos]
Cameron Marchfest 2018. Online photos at www. NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.
Gallatin Christmas Parade 2018
Potato bar before awards night on Dec. 10 The Gallatin R-5 Fall Sports Awards Night will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 in the high school gymnasium. Preceding the awards, there will be a baked potato bar from 5-6 p.m in the high school commons. The meal includes a
loaded baked potato, salad and dessert. To-go boxes will be available upon request. The cost is $5 per person, with proceeds to benefit the prom lock-in. RSVP to 660-334-0568 or 660-663-9476. All are welcome!
Fencing, filing dates on R-2 agenda The Pattonsburg Board of Education discussed the cooperative agreement during their meeting held Nov. 19. The cooperative agreement is with the City of Pattonsburg and regards adding another ball field on the north side of the city park. R-2 Superintendent Scott Ireland and Lyle Hoover gave more information on what it might cost to put up fencing. Discussion was tabled until next month. Upcoming election filing dates are Dec. 11, 2018, at 8 a.m. to Jan. 15, 2019, at 5 p.m. End Of Course (EOC) results were expected to be in around Nov. 24. No one has come back to work on the leaks in the newly constructed building addition. High School Principal Harding and Elementary Principal McCrary both gave their reports. Athletic Director Warford gave a review of fall sports and upcoming events. Budget amendments were approved as presented. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel,
student matters, and legal issues. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Nov. 19 meeting of the Pattonsburg Board of Education. Present were Jason Teel, Greg Coin, Stephanie Mason, Brian Teel, Lyle Hoover, Laura Booth. Nathan Woodward was absent.
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Executive director starts at CAPNCM The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (CAPNCM) welcomes new executive director Dr. Christopher A. Small. Dr. Small comes to CAPNCM with a wide variety of leadership experiences and a background of service. Most recently, he was training manager with the Missouri Community Action Network (Missouri CAN) in Jefferson City. Missouri CAN is the statewide association for all 19 community action agencies across the state. While at Missouri CAN, his responsibilities included designing training and professional development opportunities to meet the needs of all community action agencies in Missouri. In addition, he was responsible for event planning, including the flagship annual conference. Dr. Small spent a long career in K-12 public education as teacher, principal, and superintendent before moving into community action. Dr. Small has bachelor, master and education specialist degrees from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He holds a Ph.D. in school/ higher education leadership and research from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. When not “formally” working, he enjoys speaking to groups and conferences in what he hopes to be another aspect of his career someday. His wife Kelli is a children’s therapist, licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. They have two sons who are students at Missouri State University in Springfield.
December 7: Last day of Medicare Open Enrollment. December 19: Board of Directors Meeting December 21: Christmas Dinner Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. The Christmas Dinner will be Friday, Dec. 21, serving from 1112:30. Please plan to join us. You get a choice of ham or turkey and noodles. Menus Dec. 10-14 Monday: goulash and garlic bread, lettuce salad, Italian vegetables, fruit gelatin; Tuesday: roast beef, potatoes and carrots, green beans, hot roll, pineapple; Wednesday: meatball sandwich, broccoli, carrots, pasta salad, strawberries and bananas; Thursday: chicken fillet, pea salad, hot roll, potato wedges, tomatoes; Friday: pork chop, sweet potatoes, beets, whole grain bread, applesauce.
December/January Dec. 11 - To Gallatin Dec. 14 - To Jamesport Dec. 18 - To Cameron Dec. 21 - To St. Joseph Dec. 28 - To Gallatin Jan. 2 - To Chillicothe Jan. 8 - To Gallatin Jan. 11 - To Jamesport Jan. 15 - To Camron Jan. 18 - To St. Joseph Jan. 22 - To Gallatin Jan. 19 - To Trenton To schedule a ride on any of these routes, call the contact number in your town: Gallatin, Marge Hennen, 660-663-2075; Trenton/Bethany, Joyce Becerra, 660-663-3474; Chillicothe, Velma Maddox, 660-663-3216; Jamesport, Galen Wilson, 660334-0634; Cameron, Marie Toney, 660-663-3477.
License Office (cont. from page one) solution. The license office is currently located inside of the Access II Independent Living Center building. Access II Independent Living Center is a not-for profit organization that provides services and programs to people with disabilities, including advocacy, in-home care, durable medical equipment, employment services and much more.
Call for scarves In preparation of National Heart Month, February 2019, Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton are asking members of the community to help create red scarves. Scarves should be 5-8 inches wide, 48-60 inches long, and red. They can be knitted, crocheted, or handmade via other methods. Please send or bring them to the radiology department at Hedrick or Wright.Please be sure to include your name and phone number with your red scarf. All persons who donate a scarf by Feb. 1 will be entered in a drawing for two decorative trays. For questions or more information, please call 660-214-8329.
Access II re-opened the Gallatin License office as an additional service to the community in an effort to increase convenience and hopefully provide employment to people with disabilities. Unfortunately, because of Department of Revenue restrictions, a very limited number of people with security clearances could have interactions with license office customers, making it virtually impossible for people with disabilities looking for job experience to assist in the office. This did not allow Access II to meet their goal, and after several board discussions it was decided that the Gallatin License Office was not a good fit for Access II as it was not furthering the mission as originally intended. Other businesses or organizations in the county may bid to open the license office in the future.
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The Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail’s “Shop With a Cop” event will take place Dec. 8. Current donations will accommodate 30 children to take Christmas shopping. The jail board discussed out-of-state extraditions during its meeting held Nov. 30. While transporting a detainee via air, the jail needs to ensure transporting staff has the proper photo identification. A motion carried to initiate this process for Deputy Director Tim Carder. Senate Bill 655 dealing with the registering of sex offenders was discussed with the board, and it was determined that Mr. Howard will submit a letter to all contracted agencies regarding the handling of the report. Intergovernmental agreements were continued with the Regional Jail and Daviess County and DeKalb County. Director Edmon Howard advised the jail’s training center was utilized during the recent storm for stranded motorists. Deputy Director Tim Carder gave the financial report, which was accepted by the board: Sales tax revenue for October 2018, $79,303.05; Sales Tax balance $121,070.38; Commissary grossed $13,003.97 in November 2018; CD account 247 balance $245,821.49; CD account 977 balance $102,549.41; Operating Account balance $64,379.06; Payroll balance $687.52; Accounts Re-
ceivable $242,052.02; Accounts Payable $6,538.94. Board members had a discussion about housing/transportation contracts for 2019. Mr. Carder gave an update on training, providing a report on total training hours for 2018. Average training hours for officers is 10.5 for the year, and the goal is 12. Training for 2019 will begin in February. The four vans purchased this year each have approximately 20,000 miles on them. The tentative date for the budget meeting is 10 a.m. on Dec. 14. A closed session was not needed. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 28. The above are the unapproved minutes of the jail meeting held Nov. 30. Present were Daviess County Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner Harold Allison; DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant. Visitors: Ed Proctor, Attorney. ***** Protect your retirement from fraud, Be wary of ‘can’t miss’ investments. Check a financial professional’s background at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
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Pattonsburg man shot by FBI (continued from page one) Deputy Mazur worked with the Arkansas State Police at that time in an effort to locate Marshall, who had absconded from Daviess County after posting bond on four weapons charges in 2013, but law enforcement was unsuccessful in their efforts to determine in which unit Marshall was located. Deputy Mazur was also contacted by the FBI as the agency worked to locate Marshall. In 2008, Marshall was charged in Daviess County with domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon after he held a 9mm pistol against his mother’s forehead. According to the probable cause statement prepared by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall got into an argument with his mother on June 16, 2008. He held the pistol against her forehead and threatened to kill her. He then pointed the firearm at the floor and discharged one round. He then fled the scene with a loaded assault rifle.
Marshall pled guilty and served four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on the weapons charge and five months in the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail for domestic assault; the sentences were served consecutively. After he was released from prison, Marshall was again charged in Daviess County with four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in 2013 after the execution of a search warrant at his residence. According to the probable cause statement prepared by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrant was executed on Jan. 24, 2013, at his Pattonsburg residence by the Daviess County Sheriff, Missouri State Highway Patrol and members of NITRO. The search was to seize any and all weapons, firearms and ammunition that Marshall, a convicted felon, would have in his possession. Firearms and evidence lo-
cated and seized within the residence included multiple rifles, shotguns and handguns, some loaded and ready to fire, others located in a gun cabinet, as well as ammunition. Bond was set at $50,000, cash only, and a jury trial was scheduled for Sept. 4, 2014. Marshall absconded after he posted bond. According to Missouri Casenet, Marshall was also charged with unlawful use of drug paraphernalia in April 2006 and possession of marijuana in July 2006 in Daviess County. He pled guilty to both of these misdemeanors and served two-day and five-day jail sentences. FBI investigation The FBI investigation of Brian Marshall began on Sept. 17, 2018, when the North Las Vegas Police Department saw a YouTube posting with Marshall’s name in which he allegedly threatened to kill police officers in Leon Valley, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio. The police department captured
MU Tigers to face old foe Oklahoma State at Liberty Bowl by Benjamin Herrold Pack your blue suede shoes, Tiger fans. After an 8-4 regular season, Missouri will be heading to Memphis to play Oklahoma State in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve (2:45 p.m. on ESPN). Memphis is relatively close by for Tiger fans making the trip, and the opponent provides a chance to stroll down memory lane. The Tigers shared a conference with Oklahoma State for decades, the old Big Eight and then the Big 12. The two schools played some memorable games through the years, including a double overtime 51-50 Missouri win in 1997 when current Tiger coach Barry Odom was a player, a game that pushed the Tigers to the brink of bowl eligibility for the first time in 14 years. Of course, there were also tough losses for Missouri at Faurot Field in 2004 and 2008 against the Cowboys. Missouri leads the all-time series 29-23, including most recently a Tiger win in the 2014 Cotton Bowl. Missouri and Oklahoma State haven’t played as often as some of Missouri’s old conference foes, but the two teams did play every year from 1960 to 1997. More immediately, this is a big game for the Tigers. The difference between 9-4 and 8-5 feels like a significant distinction in how the year will be viewed. Also, in the quirky nature of college football, bowl games take on extra weight, given the long buildup and the fact that they are the last impression before the long offseason. Last year’s Texas Bowl defeat cooled some enthusiasm from the strong finish to the regular season. A win in
the Liberty Bowl would keep the momentum going heading into the post-Drew Lock era. Odom, an Oklahoma native, has a nephew who plays for Oklahoma State, and Odom coached at Memphis before returning to Columbia, so he has plenty of connections for this game. It’s also in a very SEC city, and extra exposure in the conference footprint is always a plus for recruiting. Missouri opened as a slight favorite for the game, but Oklahoma State (6-6) can be a handful. Missouri had their share of up and down results, but the Tigers were stable compared to the Cowboys, who beat West Virginia and Texas but also got blown out by Texas Tech and Kansas State. Mike Gundy, one of the sport’s fun characters, still coaches the Cowboys. OSU represents a pretty typical team from the shootoutfriendly Big 12, averaging 38.4 points per game and allowing 32.4 per game. Of course, when your mascot is the stone-faced Pistol Pete, you come ready for shootouts. Quarterback Taylor Cornelius and running back Justice Hill lead the Cowboy offense. Missouri, ranked No. 23 in the
College Football Playoff rankings and No. 24 in the AP Poll, has been more consistent, especially of late. Oklahoma State is capable of playing great football, but Missouri’s A-game is pretty good this season, too. I’d give Missouri the edge, but this should be a good one in Memphis.
the posting in screen shots and provided them to the FBI. In the post, Marshall states “At this point I have three pictures of the cops I’m going to kill,” and “there’s about 25 in my militia we are going to make a move on Leon Valley very soon … and the police chief … is going to die.” The FBI obtained an arrest warrant in the federal court for the Western District of Texas, in San Antonio, and later learned that Marshall was in a residence in Kansas, OK. An FBI SWAT team surrounded the home and used a loud speaker to announce its presence, according to an affidavit released Oct. 10. After multiple attempts were made to have the occupants come out of the residence, the FBI fired gas into the home in an attempt to force the occupants out. After the gas was deployed, agents began receiving pistol fire from within the residence and returned fire. After the shooting stopped, the FBI established contact with Marshall who said he had been shot and was bleeding. He eventually came out of the residence, was taken into custody and transported to a hospital. In a later interview with
agents, Marshall said that when he heard the call-out from agents surrounding the home, he immediately grabbed a Hi-Point .45-caliber handgun and fired five rounds through a window “at the ground in front of one of the SWAT members.” He said he did this intentionally and “could have killed him if he wanted,” according to the affidavit. Three projectile impacts were later found on the exterior of an armored SWAT vehicle. Agents recovered Marshall’s gun, along with eight .45-caliber shell casings. The gun had a fully loaded magazine inserted, according to the affidavit. U.S. Attorney Trent Shores said in a statement, “The suspect, Mr. Marshall, was located in a trailer in rural Delaware County. An FBI negotiator attempted to secure a peaceful surrender … Mr. Marshall is alleged to have fired on agents, and the FBI responded accordingly, striking the suspect twice. Mr. Marshall was immediately provided medical treatment and arrested without further injury or accident. No agents were injured. I am thankful this matter was resolved without loss of life.” [Reprinted, in part, from the Tulsa World]
First case of CWD in southwest MO The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that a young buck harvested in Stone County in early November has tested positive for the deadly deer disease -- chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to MDC, this is the first detection of CWD in Stone County and the first detection in the far southwest region of the state. The buck was harvested the opening weekend of the November firearms deer season near Reeds Spring, approximately 15 miles from the Arkansas border. MDC staff have notified the hunter and landowner of the CWD confirmation. More than 400 cases of CWD have been found in deer and elk in northwest Arkansas since early 2016.
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Gravel for R-3 parking lot; leak repaired North Daviess Superintendent Daniel Street gave a facility update to the board of education at their meeting on Nov. 19. He noted that the school will be getting gravel delivered for the bus parking lot. A leak on the roof from the overflowing downspouts was repaired; however, he still wants to look into estimates for tuck-pointing that area. Annual Performance Report (APR) results will not be released until after January. The audit completed by Clevenger and Associates, CPA, was approved by the board. There were no snow removal bids to approve. The board carried a motion to pay the maintenance worker for the Village of Jameson to clear the parking lots as needed. Filing dates for the April 2, 2019, election will be Dec. 11, 2018, through Jan. 15, 2019. Patty Baker and James Duly terms will expire in April 2019. An agreement for the junior high girls softball coop with Pattonsburg was signed. Bills were paid as presented. The board agreed to pay Jason Lewis for substitute bus driving by a vote of 4 yes, 1 abstain. Staff appreciation was discussed. Principal Kelly Hightree reported attendance was at 95.04% for elementary, 95.24% for high school and 94.83% overall. Sixtythree students are enrolled: preschool - 3, elementary – 33 and high school – 27. Past events include Elementary Trunk or Treat; Red Ribbon Week; FFA haunted hayride; National FFA Convention; Senior Carnival; Veterans Lunch; FBLA Father/daughter dance; Thanksgiving break. Campus Cupboard made its first delivery Nov. 16. The school serviced nine-plus families with a total of 56 individuals. Upcoming events: December DEAR Day will be Dec. 7 with a planned trip to the Daviess County Library. The Christmas music program will be Dec. 12. The end of second quarter is Dec. 21. The board entered executive session for employee matters. The next board meeting is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the conference room, Jameson. The above are the unap-
proved minutes of the North Daviess Board of Education held Nov. 19. Present were Jason Lewis, James Duly, Paul Caven, Amy McMahon, Patty
North Daviess students learn free features at county library North Daviess is once again striving to enhance the education field for their students. Teachers met last week with Elizabeth Plotner, interim library director for the Daviess County Library. Ms. Plotner explained many of the unique features that the library has to offer, such as NASA kits, solar binoculars, e-cards and literacy tubs. These programs can be brought into the classroom for the education of each student on an individual basis. The goal is to utilize through technology the many free facets that the Daviess County Library offers the school. Ms. Plotner also discussed the plans for a potential 2019
weekly “Pop Up Library” for the students as well as the patrons in North Daviess, Jameson and Coffey. The 2019 Summer Reading Program organization is already underway. Students at North Daviess are scheduled for a Christmas field trip on Dec. 7 to the Daviess County Library. Students will get to read and explore the many opportunities that the library has to offer. Kelly Hightree, principal at North Daviess, has included this trip as part of the DEAR- (Drop Everything And Read) program that is being utilized as an additional educational experience monthly at North Daviess.
Gallatin boasts winners in Hoop Shoot
Gallatin winners in the Cameron Elks Hoop Shoot held Dec. 1, 2018, were, from left, Jackson Ohlberg, fifth grade, and Paige Heldenbrand, fourth grade. Both took 2nd and will be the alternates for districts in January. Tagen Eversole took first in the 8-9 year olds and will be competing at districts in Brookfield in January.
Harrison Township In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Harrison Township that the General Municipal Election for the offices of one (1) Trustee, two (2) Board Members, and one (1) Clerk will be held on the 2nd day of April, 2019, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for one (1) Trustee, two (2) Board Members, and one (1) Clerk, each to serve a 2-year term. Candidates filing for the positions may file in the Home of Richard Carpenter at 33283 Yard Ave., Breckenridge, MO 64625. The Home of Richard Carpenter will be open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning the 11th day of December, 2018, and closing 5:00 p.m. January 15, 2019. The Richard Carpenter home will be closed December 24, 25 & 31, 2018, and Jan. 1, 2019, for the Holidays. Cheri L. Carpenter, Clerk
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What does a touch of the flu mean to you? A look back at the Spanish Flu of 1918 by T.L. Huffman
This epidemic is the greatest calamity of any kind except war that ever visited the American continent … It is a contagion spreading with inconceivable rapidity, and which has reached the most remote groups of people who seemingly had no communication with the outside world … It is the most difficult problem that medical science has ever confronted … Those words weren’t written by a modern-day scientist confronted with some futuristic super bug; it was written over a hundred years ago and published in the North Missourian. The writer was talking about the Spanish Flu. The Spanish Flu is still considered the most lethal event in human history:
● The Spanish Flu marched across the world just as World War One was coming to an end in Europe. World War One lasted four years, 1914-1918, and claimed 16 million lives. ● The Spanish Flu began in January of 1918 and lasted until December of 1920 and claimed 50 million lives. ● The Spanish Flu caused more deaths than World War One and World War Two combined. In America, some 675,000 people died of the Spanish Flu, and at least two-thirds of them would die during one short period — the fall of 1918. In modern times, the flu is lethal to the most susceptible, the very young or the very old. But half the people killed by the 1918 pandemic were young healthy adults, mostly 20-40 year-olds, including millions of soldiers who otherwise would have survived the war. Despite scientists’ efforts to reconstruct the 1918 pandemic, the reasons for this unexpected pattern aren’t exactly known. One recent theory is that the victims were killed when their bodies unleashed a type of “perfect storm.” It’s an overreaction by the immune system in which healthy tissue is killed along with the diseased. Victims of the Spanish Flu suffered complications in the respiratory tract and drowned in their own blood. The following is a story in the Gallatin North Missourian from Oct. 17, 1918. This type of tragic story would be repeated many times over. Howard Tarwater, the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tarwater, is in a critical condition at his home south of Gallatin. He is suffering with pneumonia which resulted from Spanish influenza. He has been sick since Sunday and today his condition is very serious. At five o’clock this afternoon he was still alive, but there was little encouragement of his surviving through the night. In 1918 people didn’t have social media. People found out who visited who by reading the “correspondent” news in the newspaper. Correspondents were located in Gallatin, Pattonsburg, Altamont, Blake, and Carlow. The correspondents generally wrote about the pleasantries in life — who had a baby, who got married — but in 1918, their news took a dark and ominous tone. Again and again they wrote about how their friends and neighbors were dying and the “cause of death was pneumonia following influenza.” These notes are from a single correspondent in one week’s issue in January, 1919, to give just a sample: Miss Mary Frances Osborn has been sick during the past week. The GHS basketball boys will play Breckenridge Friday night in the Hamilton hall here. The players on the Gallatin team will consist of Pettijohn, Graham, Place, VanDyke and White who will substitute for Ralph Day, who is sick. Miss Dora Powell has been unable to be at her post in the Etter Store this week on account of sickness in the family of her brother, Wallace Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Powell and the baby have been suffering with the flu, and Miss Dora is assisting in caring for them.
What was worse and almost inconceivable, is that whole families succumbed to the Spanish Influenza. This story was from the Oct. 24, 1918, issue of the North Missourian: Only One Member of Family Survives Attack of ‘Flu ’… The entire family of Bert Goble, who lived about 12 miles north of Pattonsburg, except the baby, died of pneumonia, after an attack of influenza. The family was stricken the first of last week and little Clifford, the four-year-old son, passed away on Thursday afternoon and was followed at midnight Saturday by his brother, Herbert, nine years of age. The mother died Sunday night and the father Monday. One member of the family, a 14-month-old baby girl, survives them. The nurse in attendance was Opal Hilburn of Pattonsburg. She was also quite sick the first of the week, but is improving at this time.
Where did Spanish Flu start …was it Kansas?
Today, historians continue to argue about where the Spanish Flu first surfaced. The first recorded notice anywhere in the world of unusual influenza activity in 1918 came out of Haskell County, KS. Several Haskell men who had been exposed to influenza went to Camp Funston, in central Kansas. On March 4 the first soldier known to have influenza was reported ill. The huge Army base was training men for combat in World War I, and within two weeks 1,100 soldiers were admitted to the hospital, with thousands more sick in barracks. Thirty-eight died. Then, infected soldiers likely carried influenza from Funston to other Army camps in the States — 24 of 36 large camps had outbreaks — sickening tens of thousands, before carrying the disease overseas. Meanwhile, the disease spread into U.S. civilian communities. Two area young men were soldiers at Funston and among those who died there. Here is a story from the Oct. 3, 1918, issue of the North Missourian: Two Died at Funston … After two months and two days service, two Daviess County boys, Emmett Earl Downs, 24, and Elmer Oaks, 23, fell victims of pneumonia, which developed from Spanish influenza. These two young men lived in the Victoria community in the western side edge of the county and had been close friends for a number of years. They left Gallatin July 23rd, with a contingent from this county and were sent to Camp Funston, KS. Young Downs died at a hospital at Fort Riley, KS, last Wednesday, and in less than 48 hours his friend passed away. Their bodies were brought to Winston Friday. On Sunday afternoon the funeral service of Emmett Downs was held from the Victoria church, conducted by Rev. Grant Creekmore. Being a soldier of the war the church was tastefully decorated with the national colors and a large American flag was draped around the casket. There was not standing room in the little church for the people who came to pay the last tribute to this splendid young man, and more people were compelled to remain on the outside of the building than there were on the inside. A similar service was conducted by Rev. Price of Gilman, at the Baptist Church in Winston Tuesday afternoon for Elmer Oaks. A company of home guards were present and took part in the service.
Lessons from the past for the future
When a new flu virus spreads among people, causing illness worldwide, it is called pandemic flu. Because a pandemic flu virus is new, the human population has little or no immunity against it. The 1918 flu pandemic is not just a lesson from the past; it’s a lesson about what can happen in the future.
Public health reports list the following four pandemics occurring after the Spanish Influenza (1918-1919):
● The Asian influenza (1957–1958) ● The Hong Kong influenza (1968–1969) ● The swine-origin influenza (2009) ● H5N1 avian influenza (2003-) A pandemic is among the worst nightmares of the healthcare profession. Oddly enough, we might even be more vulnerable to a flu pandemic today than a century ago… Scientists still cannot predict what epidemic to expect next. Influenza can mutate and there is no universal flu vaccine to protect against every strain of the flu. Response would be faster, yes, but the strain of virus could also be more transmissible and more severe. The Spanish Flu was a global catastrophe. What has science and medicine learned in the past 100 years? What can be done to prevent or manage the next pandemic? A Public Health Report called “The Once and Future Pandemic” suggests two basic strategies: basic public health and basic science.
Basic public health:
The most obvious requirement is a rapid and expansive influenza surveillance and response network. In Daviess County cases of flu are entered into the state’s communicable disease system, MOHSIS (Missouri Health Information Surveillance System), pronounced Moses. Health care workers also keep tabs through the Sentinel Active Surveillance System. This system relies on reports from places most likely to see cases of the disease in question, like schools, nursing homes, daycares, etc. The report suggests that such surveillance activity also needs to include domestic animals, and wild birds.
Basic science:
The development of new vaccines and antiviral drugs is needed, as well as basic scientific information about how avian and mammalian strains of viruses evolve and how they interface with humans.
● We must develop further, effective intervention strategies to reduce transmission and disease. This means developing non-pharmaceutical intervention. ● What you can do personally: Stay home when you are sick. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands often. ● What communities can do: Implement social distancing interventions in schools, workplaces, and at events. ● What everyone can do to keep the environment germ-free: Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects like door knobs. ● Non-pharmaceutical measures could potentially provide valuable time for pandemicstrain vaccine and antiviral medication production and distribution. A century has passed since the nightmare outbreak of 1918, but the worries of the medical community haven’t changed much in 100 years, nor has the best advice. The January, 1919, North Missourian, concluded… The worst feature is that in its early stages the disease is so much like a common cold. Many doctors say that everyone who coughs and sneezes should be required to stay at home. This may finally seem necessary. Yet it would be a considerable blow to the industries and business of the country. But the people must learn the danger of this treacherous disease. The man who has merely the incipient form is in serious peril himself, and he imperils all with whom he mingles. Many people having some of the characteristic symptoms, yet not feeling much sick, will force themselves to go to work. Whether they do this because they dislike to lose a day’s pay, or because thy fear the employer’s disapproval, they make a mistake.