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Spread cheer, not germs this season The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. The Daviess County Health Department still has flu shots available. Walk-in day is every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Dec. 24 when the health department will close at 12 noon. It is important to remember that flu is hard to predict, but anyone can help prevent the spread of the flu. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. “For those who haven’t already been vaccinated, it is important to know that it’s not too late,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. “We are approaching the peak of flu season, so now is still a great time to protect yourself and others around you by being vaccinated.” How can you prevent the flu? ●●Get a yearly flu vaccination. ●●Avoid close contact with sick people.
●●Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. ●●Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. ●●Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. ●●Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces.
●●Stay home while you’re sick and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. How does the flu spread? Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes or nose. Many other viruses spread these ways, too. People infected with flu may be able to infect others begin-
ning one day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Young children, those who are severely ill, and those who have severely weakened immune systems may be able to infect others for longer than 5-7 days. How do I know I have the flu? The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness). Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. What do I do when I have flu? Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent dehydration; get plenty of rest; and treat symptoms such as fever with over-the-counter medicines. In addition, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. You should stay home
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Wendy Cannell earns IP certification Wendy Cannell recently became an Infection Preventionist (IP) - Board Certified in October of this year. She is a Registered Nurse at Redwood of Cameron Nursing and Rehab facility. Ms. Cannell’s job is to help prevent the spread of infections, bacteria and viruses in the healthcare environment, which targets a specific population of patients, staff and visitors. As an IP, she makes sure everyone is doing the right things to keep patients and other healthcare professionals and visitors safe. Patient safety is the number on priority.
She employs standard precautions used for all patient care. Standard precautions are measures that reduce the risk of transmission of infection from known and unknown sources. She makes use of common sense practices, such as: ●●hand washing hygiene, which is the most effective method to prevent transmission of pathogens (germs) associated with healthcare; ●●personal protective equipment; *needle stick and sharp instrument injury prevention; ●●cleaning and disinfection; *respiratory hygiene and cough
Wendy Cannell with her IP certification and Jodi Frazier, facility administrator at Redwood in Cameron
etiquette; *waste disposal; ●●*safe injection practices; and ●●transmission based precautions contact, droplet and airborne. Her job also involves investigating and reporting incidents of communicable disease to prevent, identify and control infectious outbreaks. Responsibilities include gathering, analyzing and presenting infection data, facts and trends to healthcare workers; providing training and education; identifying infection risk; and reinforcing the implementation of infection control practices. She is also responsible for the antibiotic stewardship program (ASP). ASP is a set of coordinated strategies to improve the use of antimicrobial medications with the goal of enhancing patient health outcomes, reducing resistance to antibiotics and decreasing unnecessary costs. ASP are designed to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events, side effects, associated with antibiotic use. Since antimicrobial resistance is increasing and antimicrobial drug development is slowing, part of her job is to determine whether to treat and choose the right antibiotic. Wendy is a 1980 graduate of Winston R-6 High School. She has been a licensed nurse since 1986. She became a certified Director of Nursing in 2013. Her children are Bobbie Gray, Jessica Holcomb, Jared and Travis Holcomb, all of Gallatin.
Shown, from left, are Bob Parker, past ASCS director, Larry Belshe, Mandi Bird, current FSA director, and Kirby Payne, past FSA director.
Belshe retires from Daviess County’s Farm Service Agency committee This month, Larry Belshe is retiring from the Farm Service Agency County Committee after serving the producers of Daviess County for 24 years. Belshe began farming in 1971 after obtaining a degree from the University of Missouri in animal science and moving back to Gallatin. In 1984, he was elected by local producers to serve on the Daviess County Committee under the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). Over the next 35 years, he would serve a total of 24 years on the ASCS Committee including when it transitioned to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee in 1995. County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide the delivery of farm programs at the local level. Committee members play a critical role in the day-today operations of FSA. Committees meet to make important decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price
support loan programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues. County Committee members are elected to three-year terms and can serve nine consecutive years before having to sit out for one term, and then if re-elected can serve another nine consecutive years and so on. Larry served on the committee under three different county executive directors. When he was first elected in 1984, Bob Parker was the director. After Bob became the district director, Larry served a total of 16 years for past director, Kirby Payne. Larry finished his last term with Mandi Bird as the director beginning in 2017. “On behalf of the Daviess County FSA staff and producers, we would like to thank Larry for his 24 years of service and dedication to agriculture and to this community,” said Mandi Bird. Wesley Gay of Gallatin was elected to serve on the County Committee on Dec. 5 and will take Larry’s place on the committee effective Jan. 1, 2020.
City flushes out plans for sewer plant clarifier Discussion regarding how to correct a clarifier at the wastewater treatment plant continued at the meeting of the City of Gallatin held Dec. 9. According to City Administrator Lance Rains, during the flooding on Memorial Day Weekend the clarifier was raised by nine inches on one side and two inches on the other side from the hydraulic pressure. The mayor was authorized to sign and execute the engineer agreement for professional services with Allstate Consultants. The contract is to perform a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that will be used to give the city some alternatives on how to correct the clarifier problem. The city has applied to State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA/ FEMA) for declaration grant funds and have been told that the city “should” be granted up to $128,900 for the repairs, which
probably isn’t going to cover the cost of repairs. The contract with Allstate will also provide for an overall wastewater system evaluation. “We want to reduce the amount of infiltration and inflow water getting into our system that we have to treat,” Rains said. “By reducing the amount of wastewater that we have to treat we will also reduce the cost of treatment.” The city won’t have a cost for fixing the clarifier until after the PER is completed. For help with financing the project, the board approved an application for a Clean Water Small Community Engineering Assistance Grant. The grant is through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and for improvements related to new permit requirements and/or inflow and infiltration reduction. Rains has also been in contact with Community (continued on page 12)
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OPINION
Prickly thoughts
Do you know when artificial Christmas trees came to be? For me it was in the 1960s at my grandma Wilkinson’s home in Odessa. It was a small silver-tinsel thing, with large red ornaments — exactly like you’d see in the display windows at the Macy’s department store in Kansas City. Real or artificial didn’t really matter. Kidlike, I definitely was more interested in packages underneath that shiny silver impostor, the ones with my name on them. But I recall the negative comments my folks shared about that artificial tree on the drive back home. Maybe that’s where my bias against the artificial originates. Fortunately, there’s a personal Currier & Ives memory for counterbalance. One time my Wilcoxon grandpa hitched the horse to the sled he sometimes used to haul hay to the cattle. We dashed across the snow to the timber at the west edge of the hay field. My legs were short; the snow seemed deep. I got really tired before perking up with grandma’s hot chocolate once back in the old farmhouse kitchen. She was making Off the Editor’s Spike... cinnamon popcorn balls and the aroma … oh, you just had to be there, like I am now by just thinking about it. As picturesque as that may sound, it was another Christmas on the same route that left me with stronger memories. Grandpa’s Massey-Ferguson 65 by Darryl Wilkinson replaced the horse; a wooden plank carry-all mounted on the tractor’s 3-point hitch replaced the sled. by Mandi Bird, Daviess County FSA Executive Director And it was so cold we debated whether or not to even go. Cold can pierce but nothing pierces a small child’s fingers more We finished November with all offers are submitted into a na- Gay for being elected to serve than a wild, dry cedar being cut for a Christmas tree. This was dur1.11 inches of rain compared to a tional ranking system after the on the Daviess County Commitnormal 2.55. I hope everyone was end of the signup in February. tee. Gay will serve a three-year ing childhood years before I merited leather work gloves. Cotton able to finish up harvest or be Accepted offers would start Oct. term representing producers in gloves are nothing against the prickly points of cedar needles. close as we approach the holiday 1, 2020. the Grand River, Union, JackOur choice was made quickly, the first cedar we spied for faster season. The maximum rental rate of son, Monroe and Harrison Townreturn back inside. The cedar needles were razor sharp as we decoThe 2019 crop year has most CRP in the Daviess County gen- ships. Other committee memrated, using a red-and-green paper chain my sister had made and definitely been a challenging eral signup is $122 per acre. bers include Joyce Eads and grandma’s popcorn string. A string of Christmas lights added much one for many in Daviess County. The second hottest topic is Steve Heldenbrand. to our creation, the old-fashioned kind with air bubbles continuously Here are a few FSA topics and the Agriculture Risk Coverage That’s all folks! If you have bubbling within the glass stem encasing a colored liquid heated by a reminders for December. and Price Loss Coverage (AR- any questions about anything base lightbulb — the technological wonder of its day. The hottest topic of conversa- CPLC) program. With the new presented here or any of our proFast forward to my own children during those years we were tion right now is the Conservafarm billas brought the opportunity grams in general, don’t hesitate 18 Rotary jails, such the busy making their childhood memories. Once Christmas was almost tion Reserve Program, or more to update the yields to give us a call or stop on by. Squirrel Cagefor Jailfarmers in Gallatin, upon us and we were without a tree. This was my responsibility as commonly known as CRP. Gener- on their farms using 2013-2017 All of us here at the Farm were built during 1881-89 al and Continuous signups were yields and to change their pro- Service Agency wish you a very head of our household, but I wasn’t worried. in 12 different states ...and both announced last week and gram elections. Merry Christmas and a Happy At the time the newspaper office was still uptown. My daily parkalso in 2 western territories began Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Signup for 2019 and 2020 con- New Year. ing spot was just out the back door. I’m not sure what day of the year FSA can take general signup tracts is underway. Please stop (which later became states). it was but I decided the little cedar sprouting up against the tin shed offers through Feb. 28, 2020. We by the office to begin your farm we called our newsprint warehouse would be cut at Christmas. The becrank taking offers by appoint- updates as soon as possible. A singlewill hand spun When Daviess County decision was pragmatic. We needed a jails tree;once this existed tree needed 18 rotary in the to be the squirrel cage built here, but ment only. Please call the office Deadline for 2019 contract enU.S.already but 1 was destroyedtobyshow fire rust removed. The galvanized tin was beginning selected unusualisrotary one of theto18 rotary jailsappointment ever make your prior therollment March 15, 2020. (Williamsport, IN, 1907) and where the tree branches rubbed. Withdemolished. small effortThe and3 astill saw, both built in thetonation was modified 14 were arriving, so we can have jail your design, the Pauly Jail Monday, Dec. 16 is the deadproblems were solved. in existence are all maintained for electricity (Oswego County folders ready and prep work & line toCompany report wheat, triticale, rye Building Mfg. local museums today. in New York, built in 1887 and Only I unintentionally createdas another. completed. and all other fall seeded small GALLATIN VISITORS’ CENTER: of St. Louis offered more in 1909) My publishing predecessor, Joe Snyder, also had his eye on that demolished Offers can be for new crop- grains if they are intended for 1899 SQUIRREL CAGE JAIL than 600 jail designs from land or expiring CRP land. Land little tree but for different reasons. He had allowed thatintree to grow any use other than cover crop. If A single hand crank spun the The Squirrel Cage Jail built Daviess County’s must be1889 clearSquirrel of trees and noxtheir use will18 be for grain or sidespite its circumstances –Gallatin maybe because its youngest circumstances. which to choose. Only squirrel cage built here, but one in 1888 isofthe Cage Jail is the smallest ious weeds andstill capable rotary of be- jails lage theybuilt; are required to be reof the 18 rotary jails was The tree was misshaped.of Growing so closely against were the 3 remaining rotary jails.the shed, in existence. The otherintwo are ing farmed a normal manner. ported by Dec. 16 even if they are modified for electricity the tree had one side without any limbs. And yet, it not only grew but The other antique jails are three exist today.If the intended use a 2-tier at Crawfordsville, IN, for aonly (Oswego County, New York, Land must be owned mininot insured. flourished despite the rocky ground and without any particular care. at Crawfordsville, IN (1881) built 1887, demolished 1909) (and still mum operational) of one and yearthe prior to being is cover crop only, they can be When the Squirrel Cage Jail was It was remarkable, really, a testament of doing well against all odds. and Council Bluffs, IA (1885) offered into CRP. reported in the spring with your Learn more by visiting: built in Gallatin in 1889, there were I think Joe linked a bit of his own self-worth with that defiant yet3-tier jail at Council Bluffs, IA. DaviessCountyHistoricalSociety.com General CRP offers areonly not38 states annual row crop. in the Union beautifully lopsided little cedar tree. Call for a tour: 660.663.7342 The county’s Squirrel Jail first come Cage first served, instead Congratulations ...10 territories, located in the West, to Wesley Fivetree rotary jails were Our builtliving room was crowdedis one of only 18 rotary jails My taking that was selfish. had yet to achieve statehood. with little bodies presents, making every square inchever of built; only 3 still standing! in theand U.S.little by Haugh, Ketchum space precious. Christmas & To Co.have Iron aWorks beforetree a demanding only half the Once there were 3 rotary jails 12 of the 18 rotary jails built normal space was practical. I cut down the tree without even asking. patent granted all rights to the in Missouri: at anyone Maysville built in 1885 Missouri Attorney General about the prayer, and side of Cameron’s football games between 1887 and 1889 How was I to know that Joe privately held that prickly little cedar 1938), a 2-tier built reference any Eric Schmitt has issued (demolished a letter inFFRF doesjailnot through a lawsuit, we will supPauly Jail Building & Mfg. Co., were built by Pauly Jail at Maryville in 1882 (demolished in against the warehouse in such esteem? of support to the superintendent complainant in their letter. port your football team’s lawful, which built the jail in Gallatin. 1985), and at Gallatin (still exists). Building & Mfg., Company, Well, sometime later during that Christmas cheer he let me know of Cameron R-1 Schools, Dr. Matt “Evidently, FFRF’s threat voluntary decision to pray.” St. Louis, established about it. In just a few words he conveyed his thoughts about my tresRobinson, concerning the does reflect Additionally, Schmitt highAll school but 2 of the 18 not rotary jails any discomfort in 1856 and still in business football team’s voluntary prayer with the prayers in the local lights the hollowness of FFRF pass. He loved my children so much that I knew he would overlook ever built were located in 12 sessions outside of games. community. Rather, it reflects threats, citing FFRF’s demand my callous indiscretion. But he convicted me of being selfish. Nearly states; these 2 others were radical agenda. that Clemson University footThe letter is in response to only FFRF’s every Christmas now I recall that feeling of selfishness ... taking the Freedom From constructed Religion And in Utahwithout Territory a complainant, ball’s team stop team prayers, without pause to consider, instead, giving. Foundation (FFRF) which sent FFRF lacks to , sue the & Publisher demands to stop school children Darr ylstanding Wilkinson Editor (1887) and in South Dakota Guilt plays out in many ways. It doesn’t have to involve the taking a letter to the Cameron school school district, no matter how from reciting the Pledge of Alleof a Christmas tree without permission. It can be the result of pracTerritory (between 1885-87). on Oct. 28 decrying their prayer strongly it objects to this volun- giance, efforts to erase “In God tically anything, a transgression or an omission. For too many of us, sessions before and after games. tary prayer. But if FFRF seeks We Trust” from our currency, ‘tis the season of guilty feelings. Attorney General Schmitt to silence voluntary prayer out- and more. Guilt is really about focusing on the wrong thing — the perfect cites multiple U.S. Supreme tree, the perfect decoration, the perfect gift. There’s unhealthy Court decisions that uphold the stress to create Currier & Ives moments. historic role of public prayer and Sometimes the thing most valued is lopsided. the freedom of religion rights of public school students and orgaSo, whether you choose an artificial or real Christmas tree this nizations. season doesn’t matter. What’s most important are those moments www.NorthMissourian.com In the letter, Schmitt states, with people you care about, creating warm memories together no 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 “Our understanding is that no USPS 213-200 Ph:660.663.2154 Email:gpc@GPCink.com matter what the reason. Any gift exchange falls short if we forget coach or other Cameron official Find us on the greatest gift ever given. Darryl Wilkinson, Editor & Publisher Facebook.com/GPCink GPC .com has forced any football player If you drive by our place, though, you might notice that little STAFF: Tammy Huffman, reporter; Jessica Holcomb and Elizabeth Wilkinson, bookto participate in prayer or taken cedar encroaching against our east chain link fence. I decorate that keeping/production; Brooke Lee, production; Margie Windsor, circulation; Dennis Cox, any action against any player sports; Ben Gott, Travis Burnett, Neal Hamilton, pressroom. tree growing taller every year, despite its sharp needles. Maybe to who chose not to participate. POLICY: Unless specifically prohibited, digital images submitted for publication, excluding recall special times past, or maybe as a sort of penitence. Perhaps “The prayer occurs outside of studio photos, will be posted online photo galleries and may be available for purchase. Christmas cedar tree needles prick for a reason. the football game. 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Dec. 11, 2019
TRACED helps hang up scam calls By Congressman Sam Graves
We’ve all been there. The phone rings and it’s a number you don’t recognize. The odds are good the “person” on the other end of the line wants to update your car warranty, help you get a free vacation or check your credit score. Other times, it’s far more insidious. These unknown callers say they are from the IRS or the Social Security Administration and ask for highly personal information. They sound like they could be legitimate, but they definitely aren’t. Unfortunately, many fall prey to these phone scams every day. These calls aren’t just unwarranted and unwanted, many are highly illegal. It’s estimated that nearly 45% of calls to cell phones this year will be from scam callers. Even with the Do Not Call
Registry, which was implemented in 2003, these scammers have found ways to get around the law, or they simply don’t care about paying the current fines. Earlier this year, before all the impeachment hoopla, the House set out to change that by passing good legislation to address illegal robocalls. I was proud to support the original bill and the version we finally got around to passing this week after months of delay. The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED) Act will make several key reforms to strengthen our laws and help law enforcement agencies clamp down on illegal robocalls. First, the TRACED Act establishes nationwide caller authentication system. This will significantly reduce the chances that the number that appears on your
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caller ID is coming from someone it’s not — targeting scammers who use falsified caller ID information to trick Americans into revealing personal information over the phone. Second, this legislation allows folks with landlines to block unlawful calls in a consistent and transparent way. While folks with cell phones currently have the ability to block numbers, many with landlines aren’t afforded that opportunity without paying extra. The TRACED Act changes that, allowing folks with landlines this service for no extra charge. Finally, illegal robocallers have made it clear that the current fines and enforcement measures aren’t strict enough to keep them from breaking the law. Going forward, law enforcement and the FCC will be given additional tools to go after lawbreaking robocallers. Those who violate the law could be fined up to $10,000 per call. With increased enforcement and higher fines, hopefully those looking to perpetrate these scams will think twice. If there is one issue that all Americans can agree on, it’s that these unrelenting robocalls are frustrating, annoying and need to be stopped. I was proud to vote to pass the TRACED Act this week to do just that — and finally hang up on scam robocalls.
Housing tax credit back for debate by State Sen. Dan Hegeman
Missouri lawmakers have begun filing legislation for the 2020 legislative session. Among my pre-filed measures is one I also sponsored during the 2019 session, and it is something that needs to be addressed soon. Senate Bill 549 relates to Missouri’s low-income housing tax credit. In past years, I have introduced this proposal, but it has failed to gain enough momentum to move through the process.
By law, Missouri is required to have a balanced budget, which is of utmost importance to me, as chairman of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee. The amount of money that goes toward tax credits in our state grows every year, and it is assigned outside of the regular budgeting process. As our state’s needs grow, the amount of money available for necessary services dwindles, which is something I would like to see turn around.
My plan is not to eliminate the low-income housing tax credit; rather, keep it within a reasonable limit, so that it continues to do good things for our citizens. My colleagues in the legislature and I have negotiated on the exact amounts over the past two years, and we may be able to come to a solid conclusion this year to get these credits back on good footing and continue to keep housing affordable for some of our most vulnerable citizens.
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DAVIESS COUNTY: Let Those You Elect Know What You're Thinking... Assessor Sally Black
Democrat, Elected 2016
CollectorTreasurer
Recorder
Democrat, Elected 2016
Democrat, Elected 2014
Pam McNeel
Jane McKinsey
Public Administrator Kayla Michael Republican, Elected 2016
This is the Office latest photo of local interest added to the galleries and photo archive Courthouse Officekept for the Daviess Courthouse Office Courthouse Office Courthouse 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 Etter family, known660.663.3300, Ext.7 Ext. 3 The Victorian home County Historical Society, courtesy of660.663.3300, Johnnie Black. owned by the 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Email: assessor@daviesscountymo.gov Email: is colltreas@daviesscountymo.gov recorder@daviesscountymo.gov Email: kayla.dcpubad@gmail.com as “Elmhurst,” no longer stands. This photo thought to be taken during Email: the 1920s, the home thought to be once located on the corner of East Berry and North Clay streets which is now a vacant lot.
Other County Officeholders:
Presiding Commissioner Jim Ruse, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Commissioner #1 David Cox, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Commissioner #2 Wayne Uthe, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 County Clerk Ronetta Burton, 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389
DAVIESS COUNTY: Let Those You Elect Know What You're Thinking... Commissioner
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Commissioner
David Cox
Wayne Uthe
Jim Ruse
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(Associate, 2nd District)
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County Clerk Ronetta Burton
Other County Officeholders:
Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 18141 State Hwy. P, 24681 U.S. Hwy 69, 14614 Hwy 13, 24807 St. Hwy O Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Jamesport, MO 64648 Altamont, MO 64620 Pattonsburg, M0 64670 Gallatin, MO 64640 Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 Democrat, Elected 2008 Republican, Elected 2016 Republican, Elected 2018 Assessor Sally Black, 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Republican, Elected 2018 Collector-Treasurer, Pam McNeel, 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Recorder Jane McKinsey, 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 Cell: 660.663.7289 Cell: 660.334.0016 Cell: 660.663.5133 Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: countyclerk@daviesscountymo.gov Public Administrator Kayla Michael, 660.663.3300, Ext. 7
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Coffey city hall roof work has begun, water usage discussed; filing dates set
Truck and van collide on Hwy. 69 A Cameron man received moderate injuries in an accident that happened at about 11:35 a.m. on Dec. 5 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, Allen Reed, 62, Cameron, and Jeannie Little, 44, Trenton, were both northbound on Hwy. 69. About six miles north of Cameron, Mr. Reed slowed his 1988 Ford E150 to make a left hand turn and Ms. Little’s 2004 Chevrolet 1500 struck his vehicle in the rear. Mr. Reed’s vehicle overturned and came to rest on its top off the west side of the roadway, facing south. Ms. Little’s vehicle came to rest in the roadway, facing north. Mr. Reed was transported by Daviess County Ambulance to Liberty Hospital. It is unknown whether he was wearing his seat belt. The Chevrolet and Ford both had moderate damage. The accident was investigated by Tpr. J.P. Lynch, assisted by Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and Daviess County EMS.
To B or not to B, better go around According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route B in Daviess County is closed for bridge reconstruction at the I-35 overpass through late December. All work is weather permitting and subject to change.
Pictured are Phi Mu Epsilon members Sol Abath, Jillian Stiens, Natasha Jackson, Grace Massman, Bethany Bailey, Kali Harrison (GHWS NCMC Work Study student), and Glenn Smit.
NCMC Phi Mu Epsilon & PEO donate again to Green Hills Women’s Shelter North Central Missouri College’s Phi Mu Epsilon sorority, for the second year, has partnered with the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) and held a feminine product drive for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. “NCMC’s Phi Mu Epsilon is proud to have the opportunity to collaborate for a second year with the PEO,” said Shellee Castanda, advisor. “It’s important to bring attention to the needs faced by women seeking safety.” “A lot of clients come in with nothing other than the clothes on their backs,” says Laurie Stevenson, advocate with Green Hills Women’s Shelter. “They have no money to buy these items because they’ve had to leave their homes and jobs. Some of them don’t have jobs because they’ve been isolated; their abuser forces them to quit their job or interferes with their job until the
victim is let go.” Accepting the donation for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter was Kali Harrison, a Green Hill Women’s Shelter NCMC work study student.
Grand River Choir & Orchestra this Saturday, Trenton The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra presents Joyous Sounds of Christmas at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Linda Arnold of Gallatin is one of the conductors. This is the 10th year of performances. Refreshments will be served.
According to Rock Dirks with DRC Contracting, Inc., work on Coffey’s City Hall roof was to begin within the first 10 days of December, weather permitting. DRC is based in Jamesport. The financial report was accepted as presented during the board meeting of the City of Coffey held Nov. 16. Non-regular bills were approved and regular bills were reviewed and discussed. Water operator Steve Henderson reported he flushed lines on Nov. 8. The daily water usage is up slightly, possibly due to customers leaving a faucet dripping to prevent lines freezing. Water loss and meter maintenance were discussed. Streets/Park: Vandalism and theft were discussed. Equipment: Virgil Griffin said he replaced a hose, but more work will need to be done on the tractor before it will be ready for use. Sewer: The Draft Operating Permit from the Department of Natural Resources and the Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) test results were discussed. Steven Grant, certified public accountant, has agreed to conduct the city’s Fiscal Year 20182019 Audit. Property maintenance was
discussed. Information from Missouri Municipal League (MML) will be presented at a future meeting. The council instructed the clerk to contact the United States Department of Agriculture concerning the water/wastewater rate increase. After review, the board agreed to accept an insurance proposal from Green Hills Insurance, LLC. State election filing dates of Dec. 17 through Jan. 21, 2020 were accepted. After discussion of the city’s utilities ordinance, a motion carried for the clerk to send letters to anyone residing in town not connected to city utilities. Transfers of $4,000 from Solid Waste Removal to General Fund and $2,000 from General Fund to Street Fund were approved by the board. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Coffey. The next regular meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 21. Board members present were Beverly Hunter, Virgil Griffin, Carolyn Griffin, and Frank Davis. Also present were City Clerk Tammy de Jong, Water Operator Steve Henderson, and Mayor Ralph Ray.
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Gallatin Fire District called to building, waste fires, medicals The Gallatin Fire Protection District reported the following incidents for November: Nov. 1 at 8:20 am: Assist invalid on Highway M. Nov. 2 at 7:44 pm: Residential building fire at 700 S. Cedar Streeg. Nov. 3 at 9:25 am: Rekindle at 700 South Cedar. Nov. 4 at 4:27 am: Assist invalid on South Main. Nov. 7 at 3:28 pm: Dispatched and cancelled en route to Highways 6 and North Highway 13. Nov. 16 at 4:34 pm: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire at 505 South Water Street. Nov. 21 at 1:38 pm: Dispatched and cancelled en route to 330 North Chestnut, mutual aid with Jameson Fire. Nov. 24 at 3:45 am: Medical assist on West Mill Street. Nov. 30 at 4:51 pm: Medical assist on East Grand Street.
Active Aging Resource Center Dec. 18: Board of Directors meeting; blood pressure checks by health department 11-12. Dec. 20: Share the Love Christmas Dinner sponsored by The 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event. Dec. 24: Closed for Christmas Eve. Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas Day. Join us for Share the Love Christmas Dinner on Friday, Dec. 20, from 11-12:30, free will donation. Smoked turkey, dressing, and all the fixings are sponsored by The 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event. Thank you to Shelba Runyan for donating the turkeys. Menus Dec. 16-20 Monday: sausage, biscuit and gravy, scrambled egg, hash brown, spinach, waffle with fruit; Tuesday: tuna and noodles, buttered carrots, peas, cornbread, peaches; Wednesday: Swiss steak with tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, seasoned cabbage, fruit cobbler; Thursday: chicken and rice, oriental vegetables, cauliflower, fruit salad; Friday: Christmas turkey, noodles, mashed potatoes, hot rolls, green beans casserole, cranberry gelatin, fruit pie.
Rogers and Ferreira tie the knot Daiane Ferreira, Los Angeles, CA, and Dr. Lee C. Rogers (GHS 1996) married on Oct. 5 in a ceremony on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles, CA. Lee and Daiane met on Catalina Island in October 2017 during the annual Buccaneer Days, dressed as pirates. The swashbucklers were engaged one year later at Buccaneer Days and their wedding was pirate-themed, with 100 friends and family and about 2,000 other dirty pirates present on the
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3 openings for Jameson trustee, dates set to signup, volunteers thanked Signup dates for the upcoming election in April are Dec. 17 through Jan. 21, 2020, with three two-year terms open for the board of trustees for the Village of Jameson. The terms of David Lainhart, Natalie May and Callie Heckenbach will end. In other business during the Nov. 21 meeting of the Village of Jameson, road issues were discussed, including solutions to repair Chestnut Street. A box-type implement for dragging and replacing gravel was suggested. The board discussed other streets in disrepair as well, but at this time there is no maintenance employee to begin any road repair needed in the village. The sewer financial report was given as of Oct. 31. The small claim judgment information was given; it totaled $952.91 including court costs. Financial reports were approved. Steve McDowell, lagoon operator, noted that the lagoon was not currently discharging. He will continue to run operational tests if the lagoon is not iced over. All paperwork is up-to-date and things look good. Old business items on the agenda (maintenance worker; create new flyer) were tabled until the next meeting. Trunk or Treat was well attended. The hunters breakfast was also well attended with $441 made on donations with zero expenses. Thank you cards will be sent to volunteers who helped with the fund-raising events. The Children’s Christmas Store was held Dec. 3-4 at Lions Hall for grades kindergarten through 12th, with students bussed from the school.
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There were no complaints submitted. A conversation will be held with a renter to remove accumulation of trash from a front yard. Activity is taking place regarding neglected properties. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. on Dec. 19. Board members present: Natalie May, Chairman; David Lainhart, Chair Pro-Tem; Lorriann Fisher, Callie Heckenbach, DeeAnn Fisher. Employees present: Jan Duly. Absent: Elaine Bohannon. Guests: Mary Probert.
Two children hurt in bus accident Two juveniles received minor injuries in an accident involving a bus at about 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 4 in DeKalb County. According to the highway patrol, Allen Lopp, 36, Altamont, was driving a 2015 IC Corporation Bus northbound on Route EE. About four miles north of Cameron, the bus traveled off
the east side of the roadway and struck a field entrance. It crossed the roadway and traveled off the west side where it came to rest on its wheels. Two juveniles, both age 4, were transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The bus had minor damage. The accident was investigated by Cpl. S.J. Cool.
Missouri corn scholarships The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will be awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture. Missouri Corn Scholarship applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office at (800) 8274181 to request an application. Students must submit an application form, official high school or college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation by Feb. 14, 2020, to be eligible.
Youtsey graduates from academy Dalton Youtsey of Winston graduated from the Missouri Western Law Enforcement Academy on Dec. 6, 2019. He received the Academic and Best Overall Cadet awards. In January of 2020, he will take his P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standards and Training) test to become a licensed law enforcement officer. Dalton, at left, is pictured with Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra.
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Judge expresses security concerns; 2020 budgeting underway Judge Brent El- Emergency Management pur- 4, 2019, meeting of the Daviess liott, 43rd Circuit, poses. Since this vehicle has re- County Commission. Jim Ruse, met with the com- strictions because of the grant presiding commissioner, called COMMISSION mission to go over funding, and cannot be used for the meeting to order. Wayne the court budget for any other purpose, it was decid- Uthe, second district commis2020; and along with Adrienne ed to have signage on the vehicle sioner, was present. David Cox, Clark, Juvenile Office, went over that designates it for Daviess first district commissioner, was the Juvenile Office budget for County Emergency Manage- absent. 2020. The Juvenile Office budget ment. The following is mandated by the state and will A Daviess County resident cases were heard by increase from $25,000 to $28,000 left word for the commission Judge Ryan Horsman for 2020. Judge Elliott also dis- that he had concerns regarding on Dec 4: cussed security issues with the some activities of the assessor. Wayne Ardell commission, stating that Da- He was advised to contact the Witham of Coralville, IA, was viess County is the only court- assessor directly, and/or the sentenced to 10 years in the house in the 43rd Circuit that State Tax Commission. Department of Corrections for does not have full-time security. Discussion was held regardDWI, habitual, B felony, and to The judge hoped that situation ing the replacement of an A/C four years for driving while rewould be corrected in the 2020 unit in the sheriff’s office. Disvoked, sentences to run concurcounty budget. cussion was held on whether to rently and consecutively to all Pam Howard, circuit clerk, replace with an A/C unit only or other sentences. Witham was and Sandy Dustman, court an A/C heat unit. It was decided charged with DWI after he was clerk, met with the commission to replace it with an extra A/Cinjured in an accident which octo go over the jury and circuit only unit that was purchased curred on I-35 in Daviess County clerk budget for 2020. last year and is in storage. in March 2018. He had at least 12 In the afternoon the comDiscussion was held regardprior driving while intoxicated mission and Ronetta Burton ing a computer security issue. convictions at the time. worked on the General Revenue The issue was tabled until JanuMichael E. Sprague, Albany, and road and bridge budgets for ary. was sentenced to 8 years in the 2020. Jon Dwiggins, Howe & Co, Department of Corrections for James Lewis, bridge supervi- met with the commission to delivery of controlled substance, sor, updated the commission on update them on ongoing bridge C felony. He received four-year ongoing work. They have been projects. The pre-bid meeting sentences for possession of conworking on washouts in Salem for Jump Road bridge will be on trolled substance-methamphetand Jefferson Townships. They Jan. 15. The bid will be adveramine, possession of controlled are continuing to mow brush tised beginning on Dec. 31 and substance at a jail, and driving in Grand River and Jamesport Jan. 8 with bid opening Jan. 29. while revoked. For misdemeanTownships. Peggy Simmons, custodian, ors of resisting arrest, drug Discussion was held regard- reported that she has done all of paraphernalia and possession ing the upcoming 2020 Census. the paint scraping in the north of marijuana, he was sentenced The commission will be placing foyer that she can reach with to 50 days in jail with credit for some ads to encourage resi- a step ladder. The commission time served. All sentences will dents to apply for census jobs will furnish some scaffolding to run concurrently. Two charges and to fill out their census ques- finish the project. were dismissed. Sprague and tionnaire as soon as it arrives. Clint Vanatta, Union Towna companion were arrested in The information gathered by the ship, stopped by to remind the a traffic stop on I-35 in Daviess census directly affects the local commission they were meeting County in October. community and local business’s with FEMA to work on damage A jury trial was set for May ability to receive federal grant assessments for Saber Road 20-21, 2020, in Juan Castromonies. near Magill Bridge on Thursday, Gracia vs. Wanda B. Harris, in The commission entered Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. The commissiona vehicular personal injury case closed session from 9:05 to 9:50 ers were encouraged to attend. from 2016. a.m. The meeting adjourned at A dissolution of marriage was Discussion was held regard-THIS4:30 p.m. INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES granted to Mary L. Jordan from ing the vehicle David Roll has This information is taken Kenneth I. Jordan, with her foracquired through a grant for from the minutes of the Dec. mer name Curtis restored. COUNTY
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DWI arrest of Kansas driver traveling with 5-year-old On Dec. 8, Thobela Sovara, 38, Overland Park, KS, was arrested by the MSHP for felony DWI, felony endangering welfare of a child, misdemeanor speeding, and infraction fail to display plates on a motor vehicle. According to the probable cause statement by Tpr. N. Regan, Sovara’s vehicle was traveling at 98 mph in a 70 mph zone when he was located at the 58 mile marker. Sovara failed a series of field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. He and his five-year-old son were transported to the Cameron Police Department, where his blood alcohol read 0.168. A computer check revealed two prior DWI convictions. He was transported to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail, and bond was denied. 12/3/19 8 am – Court in session. 7:01 pm – Winston, regarding suspicious activity. 8:03 pm – Jamesport, abandoned vehicle. 8:15 pm – Jamesport, domestic disturbance. 12/4/19 4:05 pm – Altamont, vehicles blocking the roadway. 4:30 pm- Jamesport, cattle out. 6:17 pm – Jamesport, reference
stealing. 7:22 pm – Coffey, dog complaint. 12/5/19 5:52 am – Jamesport, regarding a disturbance. 11:34 am – Winston, motor vehicle accident with injuries. 11:57 am – Gallatin, regarding a disturbance. 11:11 pm- Winston, assisting stranded motorist. 12/6/19 2:06 am – Caldwell County advised that MSHP is in pursuit of a vehicle entering Daviess County on Hwy J. 2:16 am – Caldwell County advised they lost sight of the vehicle south of Altamont. 3:41 am – Deputy cleared the area, unable to locate the vehicle. 5:28 am – Altamont, male walking on Hwy J. 4:57 pm - Gallatin, property damage. 7:46 pm – Coffey, cattle out. 12/7/19 7:47 am – Lake Viking, civil issue. 12:44 pm – Pattonsburg, assisting stranded motorist. 5:08 pm – Jamesport, well-being check. 12/8/19 8:51 am – Altamont, regarding an abandoned vehicle.
7:34 pm – Jamesport, domestic dispute. • Shelbe Reickard, 27, Cameron, was arrested on a misdemeanor Daviess County failure to appear warrant for passing bad checks. Bond was set at $200 cash only. • Thobela Sovara, 38, Overland Park, KS, was arrested by the MSHP for felony DWI, felony endangering welfare of a child, misdemeanor speeding, and infraction fail to display plates on a motor vehicle. Bond was denied. 12/9/19 9:29 am – Winston, follow up investigation. 5:05 pm – Winston, assisting stranded motorist. 11:37 pm – Lock Springs, wellbeing check. • Melanie Myers, 18, Gallatin, was arrested on a felony Daviess County failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $50,000 cash only. • Duncan Lewis, 20, Lenexa, KS, was arrested on a felony Daviess County bond violation warrant for delivery of a controlled substance and speeding. Bond was denied.
On Dec. 2, a dissolution of marriage was granted to Robert Sweiger from Rachel Sweiger, with her maiden name Kirkpatrick restored. The case was heard by Judge Daren Adkins. Cases bound over from Associate Division: State vs. William Douglas Wilkinson, Winston, two counts endangering welfare of child in ritual/ceremony second degree, E felonies, unlawful possession of firearm, D felony, unlawful possession of illegal weapon, D felony, drug paraphernalia, A misdemeanor; State vs. Jackqueline Black-
burn, Jamesport, DWI persistent, E felony, failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to affix motor vehicle plates, both misdemeanors; State vs. Amanda J. Fredricks, Pattonsburg, possession of controlled substance, D felony, delivery of controlled substance, C felony, two counts drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, misdemeanors; State vs. Jamie L. Wilson, Trenton, possession of controlled substance and endangering welfare of child, D felonies, (continued on Page 15)
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Donald “Neil” Baker 1944-2019 A memorial service for Neil Baker was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 2019, at the Hamilton Federated Church. Cremation was entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hamilton Federated Church or the Hamilton United Methodist Church. Donald “Neil” Baker, 75, Hamilton, died on Dec. 3, 2019, at Liberty Hospital. Neil was born to Chester Junior and Madonna Ruth (Potts) Baker on April 5, 1944. As a child, Neil spent a lot of his summer vacations in Kidder with his grandparents. In 1962, Neil graduated from Trenton High School. Following graduation, he worked at Trenton Foods. In 1967, Neil became a claims adjuster for MFA Insurance. He became an agent and took over his first agency in Princeton in 1972. While in Princeton, Neil spent several years along with Bob Bryan as the KTTN “voice” of Princeton Tigers Football. Neil was a member of the Princeton Rotary Club and The Princeton United Methodist Church. Neil and his family moved to Hamilton in 1984, where he took over the Shelter Insurance agency of Scoot McCrary. He retired from Shelter Insurance
Come to Crowder State Park Dec. 20-21 Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays at Crowder State Park Dec. 20 and 21 where you can relax with a Christmas story, snacks and a hike. At 2 p.m., Dec. 20, children of any age are invited to the park’s Camp Grand River Recreation Hall for a Christmas nature story and craft. Hot cocoa and a snack will be served to participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult to this free event. On Dec. 21, the park will offer a guided hike to welcome the first day of winter. Meet park staff at Shelter 3 parking lot at 9 am for a three-mile guided hike on a portion of Tall Oaks Trail and River Forks Trail. Winter is a great time to hike the trails and see the topography of Crowder State Park. Participants should dress for the weather and terrain. Crowder State Park is located in northern Missouri, off Highway 65 and west of Trenton off Highway 146. For more information about the event, call Crowder State Park at 660-3596473. For more information on Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the web at mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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after 50 years of service in August of 2017. Neil married Cindy Schaeffer on Sept. 2, 1992, at the Hamilton Federated Church. Neil was a member of the Federated Church in Hamilton, where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School on occasion. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Allen Wayne Baker. Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; children: Paige (David) Lund, Lake Viking, Chad (Kristie) Baker, Fort Worth, TX, Staci (Kevin) Ireland, Trenton, Candice (Lee) Hanks, Gower, and Nathan Schaeffer, Hamilton; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Bill Branam 1929-2019 Funeral services for Bill Branam were held Dec. 7, 2019, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. Interment was at Mt. Ayr Cemetery, Altamont. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Caldwell County Cancer Assistance Fund (CCF-
CAF). William “Bill” Thomas Branam, 90, Hamilton, died on Dec. 3, 2019, in Hamilton. Bill was born on Sept. 17, 1929, in Bucklin. He graduated from Gallatin High School. Bill served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. Bill worked for 42 years in shoe manufacturing. He worked for 17 years with International Shoe Company and then for Stride Rite Shoe Company for 25 years as the plant superintendent. Bill was a member of the Hamilton American Legion Post #285 for 65 years, the Masonic Lodge for 64 years, and was an active member of the Hamilton Golf Course. Bill was married to Betty Louise Magathan for 51 years; she preceded him in death in 2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Branam; and sister, Doris McFee. Survivors include his daughters, Anita Branam, Liberty, and Susan (Brent) Henry, Cameron; two grandsons; and one greatgrandchild.
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Braymer girls, Gallatin boys knock off defending GIT champs Dogs take down Redbirds As it turned out, Winston’s last 3-point bucket proved to be the Redbirds’ last challenge to top-seeded Gallatin in Saturday’s boys’ championship game of the Gallatin Invitational Tournament. Marshall Farrell’s trey with 5:23 remaining in the fourth quarter tied the score at 33-33 but the Bulldogs surged to a
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49-41 win for their first GIT title since 2014. The Redbirds, 4-time defending champs, used 8 threepointers to keep the game close until the Bulldogs were able to build a 2-possession lead late in the contest. Winston never led in the contest but the Redbirds were able to knot the score twice in the first quarter, once in the third and a final time in the fourth. Free throws and turnovers, or the lack of turnovers for Gallatin, played a pivotal role in the GHS victory. Winston forced only 8 GHS errors across 4 quarters and Gallatin was able to hit 14 of 19 free throws, including 6 of 8 in the final minute of play. Tristen Gibson led Gallatin with 23 points and garnered the
tournament’s MVP honor. Isaac Bird netted 12 points and was also named to the tourney’s allstar team of 6. Jakub Hisel led Winston with 19 points (3 treys). Farrell finished with 9 (3 treys) and Jacob Uthe added 7 (2 treys) for the Redbirds. Both Hisel and Uthe were named to the all-tournament team. Braymer tops Trenton for title Braymer’s girls knocked off the tournament’s top 2 seeds to grab their first GIT title since 2014. The #3 seeded Lady Bobcats defeated #2 Hardin-Central in the semifinal round, then edged 4-time defending champion Trenton, 39-37, for the title. Tournament MVP Jasmine Taylor notched 15 points to lead the Lady Bobcats in the title tilt. Teammate Kennedy Stone added 14. Maci Moore led Trenton with 12 points.
Polo teams take third Both Polo girls’ and boys’ teams outplayed their seeding position. The #4 Lady Panthers defeated #2 HardinCentral, 49-29, for third place after the Lady Bulldogs endured a 3-overtime loss to Braymer on Thursday night. Kelly Baldon led Polo with 19 points. Carly Thacker also scored Winston’s Brian Lewis and Gallatin’s Landon 19 for the Lady BullCorwin battle for a rebound during Saturday’s dogs. championship game.
The Panther boys, seeded at #5, knocked off #3 Trenton, 68-58, to take their share of third place. Joe Beaver scored 22 and Alex Pilger added 17 for Polo. Brycin Loyd led Trenton with 15 points. Maysville wins consolation Maysville’s girls defeated Winston, 47-27, for Friday’s consolation title. Emma Heldenbrand led Winston with 12 points. The Wolverine boys took down Hardin-Central, 58-26, for their share of the consolation title. GHS girls drop second game Gallatin’s girls fell from tournament play on Wednesday following a 49-47 loss to Winston. Claire Hemry led the Lady Bulldogs with 18 points. Libby Endicott chipped in 8 for Gallatin. Winston’s Abby Rhodes hit 5 treys and finished with 18 points for the Lady Redbirds. Heldenbrand chipped in 14.
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On a night in which Gallatin’s girls picked up their first basketball win of the season, the GHS boys absorbed their first loss of the young campaign. Claire Hemry hit 2 big free throws with 20 seconds left for the Lady Bulldogs, but it was a defensive play by Presley Wells that ultimately may have made the difference in a 40-37 victory for Gallatin Tuesday night over North Andrew. The Lady Cardinals came out of a time out with 5 seconds remaining with the in-bounds pass
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NA boys 64, GHS 62 Gallatin’s boys suffered a near 5 minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter that allowed the Cardinals to fight back from a 60-51 deficit and take the nightcap, 64-62. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 3 times in the final 3 minutes and got only 6 shots at the goal in the final 4:23. Junior Tanner Daniel sparked his team’s 12-0 run that ended with Tristen Gibson’s layup off an Isaac Bird defensive rebound and full court pass with just under a minute left to play. The Bulldogs had the last shot from the field that caromed to a Cardinal. A free throw with 2 seconds remaining upped the Cardinal victory margin. Gibson finished with 16 points and week 4 assists for Gallatin. Birdaltering current folder before notched 13 points to go with 11 rebounds. Daniel finished with 28 points to lead the 2-0 Cardinals.
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Coaches, players recap 2019 Bulldog football season Gallatin High School football athletes and family members enjoyed pizza, the Kansas City Chiefs game and video highlights of the 2019 Bulldog season compiled by Vicki Corwin before getting down to the business of handing out awards and recognition Monday night in the GHS Commons. Coaches Patrick Treece and Brett Adkison reviewed the junior varsity’s 4-0-1 season and varsity’s 8-2 season (6-1 and GRC Co-Champion). Season highlights included the first victory over Hamilton since 2007 and defeating Trenton to retain the Bulldog Challenge Trophy for the fourth straight season. Captains for this year’s squad were Aidan Adkison, Ross Critten and Tom Crouse. The Bulldogs filled 21 positions on the All-Grand River Conference honor squad and 7 spots on the media all-district team. Adkison and Crouse were named to the KMZU Radio Dream Team and Crouse and JJ Waters were named to the KKWK All-Star Team. All-GRC Academic honors were given to Aidan Adkison,
Ethan Adkison, Isaac Bird, Garrett Dungy, Peyton Feiden, Drayton Harris and Brett Hemry. Harris was also an Academic All-State honoree. Team awards chosen by players included: Bulldog Award for Leaderhip, Tom Crouse; Offensive Player of the Year, Ross Critten; Defensive Player of the Year, Tom Crouse; Special Teams Player of the Year, Tristen Gibson; Scout Team Player of the Year, Rodell Sperry; and Most Improved Player, JJ Waters and Rodell Sperry. Four-year participants included Waters, Adkison, Critten, Harris, Crouse, Haden Bradford and Landon Corwin.
What’s going on at GHS? Dec. 11 ~ FFA Holiday Party; R-5 Board Meeting Dec. 13-16 ~ Book Fair at HS Library Dec. 16 ~ Winter Band/Choir Concert, 6 p.m. in high school gym Dec. 19 ~ FCCLA Christmas Party Dec. 20 ~ End of Second Quarter Early out 12:30 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 5 ~ Christmas Break
Gallatin Middle School wrestlers wrap up 2019 season The 2019 Gallatin Middle School Wrestling season ended Monday night with a quadrangular meet with Maysville, Trenton and Lawson. Members of this year’s team were Damion Lopp, Magnum Fenimore and Luke Johnson. “While participation was down this year and only Magnum had any previous wrestling experience, the boys learned a lot and improved tremendously throughout the season,” said Coach Tim Michener. The team participated in meets at Marce-
GHS Wrestling Results Tuesday, Dec. 10 Gallatin 60, S. Harrison 21
220: Jonathan Carder win by forfeit. 285: Gabe Parker win by forfeit. 113: Brantley Burns loss by fall. 126: Ross Critten win by fall. 132: Keegan Allen win by fall. 138: Draven Wright win by fall. 145: Logan Bottcher 5-3 loss. 152: Rodell Sperry win by fall. 160: Jagger Gray win by fall. 170: Tom Crouse win by fall. 182: Jordan France win by forfeit. 195: Gage Wright win by fall.
Gallatin 45, Trenton 31
Farmers Bank donates new R-5 scoreboard
Gallatin R-5 Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple formally thanked Farmers Bank and officers Dennis Brammer and Cody Bird for their efforts in securing a new basketball scoreboard for Gallatin High School. A short ceremony was held Tuesday night at halftime of the girls’ game against North Andrew. [Staff photo/DC]
106: Brantley Burns loss by fall. 126: Ross Critten win by tech fall. 132: Keegan Allen 18-4 loss. 138: Draven Wright win by fall. 145: Logan Bottcher win by forfeit. 152: Rodell Sperry win by fall. 160: Jagger Gray win by fall. 170: Tom Crouse 10-1 win. 182: Jordan France loss by fall. 195: Gage Wright win by fall. 220: Jonathan Carder 3-2 loss. 285: Gabe Parker win by fall.
Ferris State manhandles NW Bearcats to advance to DII semifinals For the second consecutive year, the Ferris State Bulldogs eliminated Northwest Missouri State from its quest for a seventh NCAA Division II football championship. Ferris State defeated the Bearcats last Saturday, 25-3, to advance to the national playoff semifinals. The undefeated Bulldogs will host #4 seed West Florida this Saturday at Big Rapids, MI. By defeating Northwest, Ferris State now owns the second-longest home field winning streak among DII teams with 14 consecutive home victories at Top Taggart Field. A first-time champion in DII football is guaranteed this year as either Ferris State or West Florida faces the winner of the Slippery Rock (PA)-Minnesota State semifinal. Northwest was manhandled by Ferris State. Despite a 3-0 Bulldog lead at halftime, Ferris State was very much in control — so much so that Northwest switched from sophomore quarterback Braden Wright (6-of-16 in the first half on a tweaked
knee) to backup junior Jadyn Kowalski. The move sparked the only scoring drive of the game for Northwest, closing the score to 10-3 with 5:47 left in the third quarter. But that proved to be the high water mark for the Bearcat offense. Northwest finished with just 158 yards of total offense for the day. The Bulldog defense forced Northwest to punt 10 times. Despite the statistics and the scoreboard, the Bearcats played with grit. Two red zone stops kept Northwest in the ball game. The last stop came at the one-yard line with :19 left in the opening half. The Bulldogs were held to just 1-of-9 on third-down conversions in the first half. A safety and final touchdown with 1:26 left in the game widened the victor’s winning margin. Most telling, however, was how Ferris State racked up 465 total offensive yards — a 5.7 yard average per play. The two second-half touchdowns scored by Ferris State is a significant departure from
previous Bearcat successes. The Northwest defensive unit allowed only seven second-half touchdowns in 2019 — and three of those scores came in the season opener at Missouri Western (Sept. 5). The others were: one in the third quarter at NebraskaKearney (Oct. 19), one in the first overtime session at Fort Hays State (Nov. 9), one in the fourth quarter vs. Central Missouri (Nov. 16), and one with 1:14 left in the fourth quarter vs. Harding (Nov. 23). The Bearcats end their season 12-2 overall as co-champions of the MIAA. This marks the 13th time Northwest has posted at least 12 victories in a football season. Northwest Head Coach Rich Wright becomes only the third Bearcat head coach to increase his win total in each of his first three seasons (nine wins in 2017, 10 wins in 2018). The Bearcats are now 5018 all-time in the DII playoffs. Northwest won national championships in 1998, 1999, 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2016.
line, Lathrop and Hamilton, as well as hosting three home meets. Lopp and Johnson also participated in the Mid-Buchanan Tournament last weekend, where Johnson finished in second place and earned his first wrestling medal. Members of this season’s Gallatin Middle School Wrestling Team were, with coaches, front row, from left: Damion Lopp, Luke Johnson and Magnum Fenimore; back row: Coaches Declan Schweizer, Tim Michener and Zack Morrison. (Photo by Barb Holcomb)
GHS Girls take 3 medals
Bulldog boys grab second place at Marceline Classic If you called her “Bulldog Baker,” she probably wouldn’t mind, considering the way she acquitted herself in Saturday’s Tiger Mat Classic at Marceline High School. Caragan Baker led a group of 3 Lady Bulldog medalists, joined with 11 GHS boys’ medalists at last Saturday’s Tiger Mat Classic at Marceline High School. In her first ever high school wrestling experience, Baker won all 3 of her matches to claim first place in the 135 pound division. Included in her victories was an 11-9 semifinal win over Bethany Howard of Versailles, who was a state qualifier a year ago. Maddison Michael wrestled to a second place finish for Gallatin in the 130 pound division, winning her first 4 matches before dropping a championship bout
to Lawson’s Savanna McCutchen. Cidney Toney went 2-2 on the day for a fourth place finish in the 125 pound class. As a team, Gallatin’s three girls claimed an eighth place finish among 15 teams in the competition. Also claiming first place finishes for Gallatin were Andon Allen (120), Ross Critten (126), Keegan Allen (132) and Tom Crouse (170). Finishing second for the Bulldogs were Draven Wright (145), Rodell Sperry (152), Jonathan Carder (220), Logan Bottcher (145B) and Jordan France (170B). Brantley Burns and Jagger Gray each medaled in fourth place in the 106 pound and 160 pound classes, respectively. Tyler Tustison took third place in the 160B division.
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12 Altamont United Methodist Advent is a time of preparing our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ child. Second Sunday candlelighting was by Jack and Francie Toney. “Let Us See Peace in the Lord.” Thanks to all who helped decorate the church. Pastor Marilyn presented live poinsettias for the altar. Hymn was “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.” The pastor’s message was “Anticipation.” UMW will meet at the church at 1:30 on Dec. 18 to sack treats, share gifts and have a short program. Prayer needs for healing and comfort remain for Lindsey, Velma, Sherry, Susie and Connie Walton. Congregational dismissal was “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s message was “Simeon Beholds God’s Salvation” from Luke 2. Staci Gatton’s children’s message was “Herod the Grinch.” The Sunday afternoon Bible study of Gospel Project series was postponed till next Sunday. Sunday afternoon service is at 2:30 p.m. Early service is the first Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. before Sunday school. Wednesday evening service is cancelled till spring. Business meeting is held after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month. The children’s Christmas program will be Dec. 14 during morning worship. Please bring items for the Christmas boxes and Christmas food boxes. Please remember Lottie Moon Christmas offerings will be accepted through the month of December. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Marlene Wilson. Lake Viking Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “God Has a Plan,” Isaiah 7: 10-16. The special music was by The Servants of the Most High. The choir also did a beautiful number. The Ladies Bible Study, led by Sherry Parkhurst, will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the evening adult Bible study will meet at 7 p.m. Lake Viking Church will have a Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Plan to join us as we celebrate Jesus’s birth. Lake Viking Church was pleased to host the December Men’s Fellowship Breakfast. Bryant Nelson was the guest speaker. There were 41 men in attendance. Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church that is located just outside of the main entrance to Lake Viking. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and worship service begins at 10 a.m. Friends in Christ The congregation decorated the church for Christmas before the service. Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Nancy Thompson led the opening prayer. Dennis and Kim Brammer led the Advent reading and lighting of the Advent candles. Praise songs were “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “O Holy Night.” We began the sermon series “Christmas: It’s All Good” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was called “Better Than True” and was based on Luke 5:20-24 and Luke 6:3236. Shonna Morrison closed in prayer. Small group time followed the message. Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the worship with prayer as Kendra lit the altar candles. The Lawinger family lit the second Advent
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candle. The children’s message was “The Importance of the Wise Men.” The message, “Jesus is God With Us,” was based on Matthew 1:18-24. Advent Bible Study is Dec 11 at 6 p.m. Gallatin First Christian On the second Sunday of Advent, Ron and Pam McNeel gave the Advent reading and lit the candles of peace and hope. The children’s message was given by Lois Carter. Pastor Kyle Taft’s message was based on Luke 1:26-38, “Fear Not: Mary’s Story.” Teresa Eaton and Kim Ness brought special music during the offertory, “Breath of Heaven.” Prayer requests are for the families of Marlene Wilson and Doris Broome, Mark O’Dell, Ryley Wilson, Sherri Carder, and the granddaughter of Brian and Stacy Sprouse. The youth Christmas party and movie night is Saturday at 5:30. They are asked to bring sweatpants for Bright Futures. Our children’s Christmas proChristmas Around the Square coloring contest winners gram will be Sunday during worBack row left to right, Elaina Chitwood, Addi Eiken, Danika Mowre, Cole Chrisman, ship. Disciples Women (CWF) Tinley Burke, Xander Story, Haven Dolan; front row, Lexi Moulton-Gatton, Milly Gay, will meet at 1:30 on Tuesday, Dec. Max Harlow, Madison Dortan, Kennedy Benedict. Online photos at www.NorthMis17 for their Christmas party. sourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. Gallatin Baptist Pastor Steve Mosely will pres(continued from page 1) ent “In Search of” from Matthew 2:1-23 during morning worship Development Bock Grant, MisThe board discussed buying Earth to draft a contract and this Sunday, Dec. 15. Youth Dissouri Department of Natural back years of service for employ- collect insurance requirements, cipleship will be at 4:30 p.m. on Resources, and United States ees for the LAGERS Retirement and then an ordinance will be Dec. 15. Department of Agriculture Plan. The board requested to presented to the board for apPlease note there will be Rural Development for other leave the LAGERSs estimated proval. no Men’s Bible Study during sources of funding to utilize. cost in the 2020 budget, but the The board will meet on ThursDecember. The Celebration People Service Inc. was ap- board would like more time to day, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. to discuss Choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. proved for operation, mainte- become more familiar with the the 2020 budget. on Wednesdays in December. nance and management of the LAGERS program before they Police Chief Mark Richards REACH Youth Group and Piosewage facility. City employees consider approving the retire- submitted an activity report neer Club will resume regular take care of the collection sys- ment plan. dated Dec. 9 for the board to meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 8. tem and help with the treatment The board discussed the em- review: one theft; two agency Effective January, 2020, facility when repairs are needed. ployee request to increase the assistance; two welfare checks; church office hours will be 8 a.m. Ross Construction did not at- comp time hours that can be ac- one peace disturbance; one to 12 noon, Monday through Fri- tend the meeting to discuss an crued. The board isn’t interest- building check; one theft, autoday. outstanding $15,000 payment on ed in changing the policy right mobile; one abandoned vehicle; Fairview the new water plant. The board now. They would like to get all one recovered stolen vehicle; Fairview opened with prayers agreed the city will not make positions filled and all employ- three vehicle lockouts; two medfor Alvin Taylor, Vickie Meadows, the $15,000 payment until the ees trained prior to changing the ical assists. There are two dogs Kayla Landry, Enzo Philey, Rhett final punch list for outstanding comp time policy. in the pound. Colton, Debbie Smith, Marlene repairs is complete. A punch list Mayor Ballew read and Closed session was held to Gordon, Bailey Vanisko, Kathy is a list of items agreed upon in signed the Week of Service Proc- consider the hiring, firing, disciSpeck, Jamie Grimes, Ruby the contract. lamation recognizing May 6-13, plining or promoting of particuBassett, Betty McCulley, Aspen The contract with Milbourn 2020, as Bright Futures Week for lar employees. Clark, with prayer by Cindy Lang. Construction, LLC, for roof re- our children and youth to particThe above are the unapWe sang happy birthday to placement on the city’s electri- ipate in volunteer activities for proved minutes of the regular Marilyn Searcy born on Pearl cal power plant building was the betterment of our commu- meeting for the City of GallaNotice is hereby given that the Central Dispatch for Emergency Services Harbor Day. authorized. tin held on Monday, Dec. 9, at of Daviess County will open filing for the purpose of electing for four (4) nity, our state, and our nation. Shelly year Mason terms forannounced the followingthe positions: The two (2)City Board District ofMembers Gallatinfor would The Park Board received city hall. Present: Mayor Barb Dec. 15 Christmas Program from forlike #2 and one (1) Board Member District with said positions to be three bids for 2020 mowing as folto #1, invite residential and Ballew, President of Board John elected at the Municipal Election April 3, 2018. customers All candidatestomust file lows: Down to Earth $420; Leg6 to 7 p.m. Christmas musical fea- oncommercial enter Whitfield, Aldermen Steve Evat the Daviess County Central 9-1-1 Office in the Daviess County tures pianist James Cockman 111 the annual holiday lighting conendary Lawn Care $700/$800; ans, Dan Lockridge, Carol WalkCourthouse Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the and the Hybrid Five, named the test. One residential customer Michael Walker $1,100. The Park er, City Administrator Lance exception of Courthouse closings for Holidays. Filing will open on Most Musical Family in at Missouri. one commercial Board approved the bid from Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, December 12, 2017 8:00 a.m. andand close January 16, 2018 at customer 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to a blessed will each receive a $75 credit on Down to Earth. Administrator Police Chief Mark Richards, and evening and refreshments. their electric bill. Please call city Rains will work with Down to Dan McCann. Worship began by singing “O hall at 660-663-2011, if you would How He Loves You and Me” ac- like to enter the contest. The companied by Marsha Vanisko. deadline to enter is Dec. 22. Bob and Loretta Speck sang a The police department is setCentral Dispatch for Emergency Services special Christmas song. Pastor ting up and getting ready to fill Daviess County Central 9-1-1 Landry read Matthew 6:10-11 orders for Toys for Tots. Notice is hereby given that the Central Dispatch for Emergency Services of and Pastor Shadrach’s message The November transaction Daviess County will open filing for the purpose of electing four (4) year was “Prayer according with the report was approved. terms for the following positions: two (2) Board Members for District #2, one (1) Board Member for District #1 and one (1) Candidate at Large for Lord’s Will.” Closing hymn was Bills in the amount of Board Chairman, with said positions to be elected at the Municipal Election “Jesus Paid it All.” Kids for Truth $341,345.54 were approved for on April 7, 2020. All candidates must file at the Daviess County Central 9-1will meet at 6:30 p.m.Dec. 18. payment. 1 Office in the Daviess County Courthouse Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the exception of Courthouse closures for The board reviewed the NoHolidays. 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By Dr. H. Wade Paris I have been poring over the nativity narratives. The accounts are very familiar. There are portions I can quote from memory. While that may be First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor commendable, familiarity can hide important truths. So, once again I have been Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer searching these scriptures asking, “What have I missed?” Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school Two things struck me as I read portions of the story again today. First, year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church the rendering is so brief. Only a few verses; half the gospels, Mark and John, do Friends in Christ (400 N. 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A powerful message does not need to be lengthy. Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Consider for example, the words, “He is risen!” or “God is Bro. Wade Paris Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — Alvin Hillman, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 Love.” What matters is the message, not the longevity. In a a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. worship service I was asked to stand for the benediction. The person prayed so 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. long I needed to sit down. A preacher brought a very good message. Then, he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, ruined it by preaching another 15 minutes. When you come to think of it, the Bible Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m. itself is brief. My Bible has less than 1300 pages. Considering the Word is telling United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and us about God's work from the beginning of time, that is rather brief. Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com The second thing I noticed in my latest perusal over these scriptures is ALTAMONT the number of persons, i.e. characters, involved in this brief rendering. There is United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd. Mary, Joseph, Jesus, angels, shepherds, wise men, cousins Elizabeth and WINSTON Zacharias, to name a few. Not only are they numerous, but they are so different -First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & angels, shepherds, a devout carpenter, kings. . . 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drug paraphernalia, cut in on overtaken vehicle, and failure to maintain financial responsibility, misdemeanors; State vs. Jack W. Parker, Clarksdale, no valid license, E felony, failure to drive on right half of roadway, C misdemeanor. Civil cases filed: Rachel Trimble, Jameson, vs. Brent Trimble, Gallatin, dissolution of marriage; Haley Adams, Pattonsburg, vs. Brett Adams, Gentry, dissolution of marriage. Associate Division David Hogan, Gallatin, was charged with 11 misdemeanor wildlife violations on Dec. 4. The charges stem from alleged violations which occurred in December 2018. According to the probable cause statement by Conservation Agent Alan Bradford, Hogan killed both deer and raccoons from public roadways in Daviess County, using artificial light to locate the animals. He killed opossums with a baseball bat and with a gun, and also shot deer with a rifle during alternative methods season, which excludes the use of a highpowered rifle, using his vehicle headlights to locate the deer. A change of venue from Livingston County was filed in Daviess County on Dec. 6. Brenda Lea Burnett of Chillicothe was charged with possession of controlled substance, D felony. She was arrested by the Livingston County Sheriff’s office in February 2019. Lanu T. Tuumalo, Albany, was charged Dec. 9 with nonsupport, E felony. 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 $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Parker R. Whitacre, Cameron, possession of marijuana amended to non-operating, 2 days jail - prior offender; possession of paraphernalia, $350; speeding, $70.50; no seat belt, $10. Andrew S. Robinson, Chillicothe, assault, 30 days jail, suspended execution of sentence, 2 years probation. Andrew K. Gingerich, Chillicothe, driving while intoxicated, $350; careless and imprudent – accident, $80.50. Kylie R. King, Olathe, KS, speeding, suspended imposition of sentence, 1 year probation, 22 hours of community service. Alicia R. Tiney, Trenton, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, 2 years probation, 30 hours community service. Dawyrl D. Evans, Concordia, possession of paraphernalia, $500. Cody D. Smith, Eagleville, Driving while intoxicated, 10 days jail- prior offender. Trevor W. Hunter, Coffey, three counts of non-support probation violation, probation revoked on suspended imposition of sentence, 6 months jail, suspended execution of sentence, 2 years probation on each count. Christopher S. Cantrell, Gallatin, driving while intoxicated, 10 days jail - prior offender. James C. Gallus, Odessa, three counts of non-support probation violation, probation revoked on suspended imposition of sentence, 6 months jail,
suspended execution of sentence, 2 years probation on each count. Tyler J. Crutcher, Independence, littering - probation violation, probation revoked, 15 days jail. Jesse S. Vidal Jr., St. Joseph, non-support – felony, suspended imposition of sentence, 5 years probation. Civil Court Breach of contract: A change of venue was granted in Unifund CCR LLC vs. Nathan H. Terhune. A default judgment was entered for American Builders and Contractors and against John D. Yoder. Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for Midwestern Health Management and against Elizabeth M. Hilz; and for Harrison County Community Hospital and against Jeff Perkins, et al. Bank of America N.A. vs. Ronald Blakley was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Municipal Court Defendants found guilty in the municipal court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs are $32.50 for the City of Gallatin. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases on Dec. 2: Miriam V. Robertson was fined $50.50 on each of two counts of animal at large. Marriage Christopher Ryan Cook, 29, and Elizabeth Roxanna Johnson, 31, both of Trenton, were married Dec. 10 by Judge Daren Adkins. Warranty Deeds Tract in Jefferson Township from Brent and Caren Eagleburger and Bruce and Gayle Eagleburger to Melvin L. Neibling and Jo Goetz; tracts in Monroe Township from Stephen Jr. and Lisa Hontz to Michael and Karen Redman; tract in Jackson Township from Janet and Glenn Shepard to Larkin Farms Inc.; tracts in Liberty Township from Grady Ranch Inc. to Christopher and Sabrina Corliss; tract in Gallatin from Jason Moore to Lisa Worrell; lots in Gallatin from 2019 Castle LLC to Phillip A. Fletchall Jr. and Carol M. Cowan as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #660 from Todd and Vicki Shepherd to Todd and Vicki Shepherd, trustees of the Shepherd Revocable Trust; tract in Liberty Township from John and Jamie Beel to John and Jamie Beel, trustees of the John Beel and Jamie Beel Family Trust. Quit Claim Deeds Tract in Liberty Township from Jonathan and Jessica Hann to P.T.K. Real Estate LLC; Lake Viking lot #1560 from Brooke Family Dentistry LLC to William and Taylor Brooks; lot in Gallatin from John and Lacey First to Devin Craig First. Beneficiary Deeds Tracts in Jamesport Township from Betty Gingerich to Cornelius Ray Gingerich, Kathryn Marie Kurtz, Rebecca Fern Hostetler, Joseph Wayne Gingerich, Ida Faye Detweiler, Verna Sue Hostetler, Tobias Jay Gingerich, Glen Eli Gingerich, joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Jefferson Township from Bruce and Julie Vanderslice to Mitchell Wayne Vanderslice and Zachery Dean Vanderslice as joint tenants with right of survivorship.
Missouri hires Drinkwitz as head football coach By Benjamin Herrold After a busy week of coaching search news, Missouri hired Eliah Drinkwitz to be its next head football coach. It’s always exciting when your team hires a new coach, but Drinkwitz, 36, is a relatively new and young head coach who brings a lot of potential. He is far from a proven commodity, but he also has tremendous upside. Drinkwitz has one season of head coaching experience, and it went pretty well. He took over an Appalachian State team that in 2018 went 11-2 and won the Sun Belt Conference championship game. Drinkwitz led the Mountaineers to a 12-1 season this year, defeating Louisiana 45-38 in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game on Saturday. Drinkwitz and Appalachian State had a big win at South Carolina, where Missouri hasn’t
won since 2014. Hopefully he can also hang onto that beatingLouisiana mojo, since Missouri hosts the Ragin’ Cajuns for Senior Day next fall. Although Drinkwitz only has one season as a head coach, he has some experience coaching with Gus Malzahn and Bryan Harsin, two successful coaches. Drinkwitz was an assistant coach for Malzahn at Arkansas high schools, and then went on to be an assistant coach at Auburn, Arkansas State, Boise State and North Carolina State. Drinkwitz was on staff at Auburn for the 2010 national championship, and he was the offensive coordinator at Boise State and North Carolina State. Arkansas also seemed to be in the running for Drinkwitz, but the Razorbacks eventually hired Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman and the Tigers got Drinkwitz.
2019 Holiday Hoops tips off Saturday for Gallatin Bulldogs A total of 59 Missouri and Iowa High Schools will be represented when the 15th annual High School Holiday Hoops tips off this weekend on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton. This is a nineday event with all games played on the college campus. A total of 68 games are scheduled with 101 teams expected to participate. Games begin on Saturday, Dec. 14 and resume on Dec. 1920-21, and then return to action on Dec. 23. The event will conclude on Dec. 27-28 and finally,
2019 NCMC Holiday Hoops Schedule Dec. 14 — Gallatin vs. Hardin-Central (G) 5:30 p.m. • Gallatin vs. Creston, Ia. (B) 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20 — Gilman City vs. Northland Christian (B) 2:30 p.m. • Gilman City vs. SW Livingston (G) 4 p.m. Dec. 28 — Winston vs. Meadville (G) 7 p.m. • Winston vs. Meadville (B) 8:30 p.m. Dec. 30 — King City vs. Tri-County (G) 11:30 a.m. • King City vs. Tri-County (B) 1 p.m. • Schuyler County vs. Winston (G) 5:30 p.m. • Schuyler County vs. Winston (B) 7 p.m. Dec. 31 — Pattonsburg vs. E. Harrison (G) 8:30 a.m. • Pattonsburg vs. E. Harrison (B) 10 a.m.
Dec. 30-31. Should games be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, those games will not be made up. Admission to attend a day of games is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Considered to be the largest high school holiday basketball shootout in the state, Maxey says the event has grown from only 12 teams in 2004 to over 100 varsity basketball teams for the 15th annual showcase.
It was at times a tumultuous week that led to the hiring. There were reports of a tense relationship between athletic director Jim Sterk and former coach Barry Odom. Some of Missouri’s board of curators were also apparently underwhelmed with the initial list of coaching candidates, which didn’t include Drinkwitz. But at the end of all that, I like this hire for Missouri. Even if it’s brief, this is a guy who has head coaching experience. He’s had success as an assistant. And, just as important, he seems to bring an energy to a program that had become somewhat stagnant. His offensive mind should help get the offense going again. When you’re a program that occupies Missouri’s place in the college football pecking order, sometimes you have to take a risk to get a good coach before the traditional powers of the sport would hire the coach. You have to spot the talent a little earlier, buy the unproven stock before it takes off. Missouri could have taken a safer, more established hire, but that might have been just looking to be reliably decent. Instead, they took more of a gamble, hiring a coach who has not yet proven he can be a consistent winner. He’s a coach who hasn’t shown his ceiling. There’s a chance Missouri has hired the next great college football coach. In any event, this is a hire Tiger fans can get excited about as the long countdown to the 2020 season begins.
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Keeper of the gate by T.L. Huffman, staff writer
Virgil Griffin is 84 years old and his job requires him to get up and move around constantly. But he doesn’t mind; he prefers that to sitting around all day. Virgil is the gate keeper for the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail. He opens the gate and closes the gate. He opens the gate for family coming to visit inmates, service trucks, lawyers, whoever needs to get in or out. Some days he gets up to open the gate around 100 times. Other days it’s closer to 150. He also walks the perimeter of the jail twice a day. He keeps an eye on all the property, not just the fence. Virgil and his wife, Carolyn, are both semi-retired now, and on this windy, chilly winter day are staying warm while doing “whatever we feel like …maybe going back to bed” at their home in the tiny town of Coffey. Virgil was a trucker for 30 years. He sat for many miles and long hours without moving around. As he got older an arthritic hip began bothering him. His doctor told him to get a cortisone shot to relieve the pain and inflammation. He got the shot, but the doctor hit a nerve.
gil says. “Everybody’s friendly. And the job didn’t require training. They asked me if I could open a gate. I told them I’d opened a few in my lifetime.” Virgil says the administration at the jail has a thumb on the place and they do as good a job or better running the facility as the bigger prisons around. Nobody has ever given him much trouble at the gate. “Occasionally somebody will come and be disappointed and get aggravated,” he says. “There’s a dress code — no shorts, no flip flops. Most of the time we try to work with people, but you’ve got to have rules.” He adds that the jail’s administration doesn’t discriminate and is very good about giving older employees and disabled employees a job. “Officer Griffin’s work ethic is outstanding,” says Deputy Director Carder. “He’s always in a cheerful mood and is ready to do whatever you need him to do. I wish that I could find 20 more employees with the values that Officer Griffin displays every day at work.” Virgil was born and raised north of Brimson. He went to three little country schools, Lake Elementary, Knights Town
1963 and farmed until the early eighties, then they moved to town. “I trucked and everything else for the next 30 years,” he says. He drove a car carrier with eight to 11 used cars, to the east coast. He worked for one dealer out of Omaha for most of those years. The east coast, as you can imagine, was a crazy place to drive. Virgil just parked at 3 p.m. and waited until around 10 p.m. to get back on the road. “You can’t get anywhere anyway,” he says. Carolyn went with him nearly all the time. “I was there to argue,” Carolyn says. “I didn’t drive the truck. But I’d drive cars onto the ramps.” They had a lot of fun and some precarious experiences. One of worst was when Virgil backed an SUV on the trailer. He couldn’t get the key out. That was because he didn’t have it in park, but he didn’t know that. He got to the rail of the carrier to get down. Here came the vehicle. He swung over the rail to get out of the way. The SUV came all the way down, rolled another 200 feet, and hit the back fender of a parked car. “There was no real damage, but it could’ve crushed me,” he says.
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He couldn’t walk or use that leg for six months. “I drove twice to the east coast and liked to never got back,” he says. With his trucking days behind him, Virgil sold his truck in 2017. In the fall he started feeling better and decided that when spring came, if he still felt good, he would find a job. Someone suggested he try the jail. He called the jail’s director, Ed Howard, who set him up for an interview with Assistant Director Tim Carter, who hired him part-time that same day in April of 2018. “The jail is a great place to work,” Vir-
School, and Brimson School. He went to Gilman City until his freshman year of high school. His family moved to Pattonsburg and he graduated from there in 1954. After high school, he took off for Wyoming. He worked two years on a sugar beet ranch. In the winter, he worked on an oil well rig drilling for uranium. He joined the army and was stationed at Butte, MT. He was two years in the infantry. He and Carolyn were married in 1960. “She graduated and married me on Friday, May 13,” Virgil says. “It was her lucky day.” Virgil bought a place east of town in
bad as those in the Midwest. Virgil wore heavy insulated boots. On some models of vehicles, he couldn’t tell if he had his foot on the brake or the foot-feed. He had a jeep once that he got stopped right before it went over the edge. One time, coming out of Syracuse, NY, he’d loaded up to come home after picking up cars at an auction. They ran into bad weather. Carolyn stayed in the cab out of the cold while he pinned the ramps so they would drop down. They were just driving along, when he slammed into an overpass bridge and raked the top of a truck that was on the carrier. The truck was riding too high. He’d pinned the ramps in the wrong direction. “I looked back, and there was stuff flying through the air,” he says. “I saw the roof of that truck coming down the highway after us. I took a chunk of concrete out of the bridge.” During one of the worst winters, they sat for three days in a motel. The area got 27 inches of snow in three days. Snow was above the running board, trucks were stranded, going off the road, and the interstates were shut down. One time there were so many wrecks, the highway patrol ran the interstate backwards. “Some inexperienced drivers go too
fast and won’t pull over,” he says. “You’ll find them off in a ditch somewhere.” It wasn’t all bad weather and mishaps. One time they parked the truck for two weeks and took off and saw Vermont, Maine and into Canada. “We had a lot of good times out trucking and saw a lot of country and made a lot of friends,” says Virgil. “There was a lot of expense, a lot of hassle. We missed out on church on Sunday … that was the biggest thing.” They go to the Coffey Baptist Church. Coffey has a post office, a city hall, and the Baptist Church is the only church in town. There were four churches when they first moved into town. “There was a time when our church could have closed its doors, but it’s doing good now,” Virgil says. “The best we’ve seen in a long time with 40 to 50 members.”
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irgil and Carolyn will celebrate their 60th anniversary next year. They have a family of four, two sons and two daughters. Doug lives in St. Joe; Randy lives in Coffey; Teresa is the new postmaster in Gallatin; Tammy lives near McFall. They have nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. In his spare time, Virgil likes to train horses. He has started a lot of young horses. He has two horses now, one for the buggy and one for riding. He and Carolyn also raise two nice gardens. “Mom and Dad are never in the house,” says daughter Teresa Faulkner. “People call them to help do the darndest things for people their age. Dad helps mow when it’s 90 degrees out. Dad mows his yard, mine, the neighbors’, the church, half of Coffey during the summer. Mom runs the weed-eater. He has a tractor with a blade so he scoops driveways in the winter. They’re everybody’s go-to if something needs done.” Virgil quit trucking because he had pain in his hip. But he discovered that when he sat around at home in the rocking chair, he got just as stiff. His job as gatekeeper at the jail is just right for what ails him. Now he gets up around 5 a.m., he’s there by 7 a.m., and works 12 hours two days out of the week. He has a little shack near the gate to stay out of the weather. “It’s got a coffee pot, a heater, an air conditioner, a microwave, all the comforts of home,” Virgil says. “I open the gate and let them in. I get exercise and I get paid.”
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