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Submitted Photo Megan Taul, right, was recognized as a Paul Harris recipient and was presented with a pin by her uncle, Don Purkapile, who made a Paul Harris monetary donation to Rotary International on her behalf. Paul Harris designation recognizes individuals for their commitment to the ideals of Rotary and its motto, “Service Above Self.” Life Options Is Rotary Topic

Rachel Brotherton, executive director of Life Options Green Hills, presented the program at the Thursday, Aug. 5 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was sergeant at arms. Tom Witten introduced the program.

Life Options, located in Trenton, has a goal of being the client’s “first choice for information” regarding pregnancy decisions. The facility opened in July of 2020 and has served 67 women and six men from throughout the Green Hills area with various services. All services are offered at no cost to the client. There are 23 active volunteers and Dr. Jennifer Bowe serves as medical director. A new program, DAD Line, will be offered beginning this month and is designed for dads with children up to the age of 21. A “meet and greet” to learn about the program is scheduled from 6 to 7 pm on Aug. 10 at the Life Options facility.

During the business meeting it was announced that local THS student Sophia Currie has made application to be a Rotary Exchange student during the 2022-23 school year. Her mother, Amy Whitaker Currie, is a former Rotary Exchange student, having traveled to Mexico.

Megan Taul was recognized as a Paul Harris recipient and was presented with a pin by her uncle, Don Purkapile, who made a Paul Harris monetary donation to Rotary International on her behalf. Paul Harris designation recognizes individuals for their commitment to the ideals of Rotary and its motto, “Service Above Self.”

The club will meet at noon on Thursday, Aug. 12 with the program to be announced.

GRUNDY COUNTY

REAL ESTATE

Jarvis A. Ferguson and wife to Cameo Godsey.

DAVIESS COUNTY

CIRCUIT COURT

Circuit Division

Judge R. Brent Elliott

Steven Dale Lawrence, Pattonsburg, entered a plea of not guilty to a class B felony charge of possession of child pornography. His application for a change of venue to Caldwell County was sustained.

Michael A. Starr, Gallatin, had a jury trial set for Nov. 8 on a class D felony charge of second degree statutory rape.

Associate Division

Judge Daren Adkins

Paulina R. Nave, Excelsior Springs, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class B misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor charge of speeding and a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width. Trialsetting was scheduled for Sept. 21.

Melvin Yutzy, Jamesport, had a bench trial set for Sept. 7 on a charge of being a minor visibly intoxicated/blood alcohol more than .02 (second or subsequent offense), a class A misdemeanor.

Zachary A. King, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50.

Tanner B. Galyean, Westville, OK, was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty to a class D misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and a class B misdemeanor charge of speeding. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 7.

Shannon N. Piper, Lenexa, KS, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50.

Kimberly S. Cook, Hamilton, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on a class E felony charge of hindering the prosecution of a felony. The court found probable cause to certify the case to the Circuit Division. She is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 11.

Devin C. First, Gallatin, pleaded guilty to a class D misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner had not maintained financial responsibility for the vehicle and was fined $103.50.

Regina L. Lester, Chicago, IL, had her cases continued for a bench trial that will be held Oct. 5 on a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding.

Domika S. Clark, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to a class B misdemeanor charge of failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50.

Jacobus Maythysen, Hays, KS, pleaded not guilty to a class B misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated; a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width; and not wearing a seat belt. He is scheduled to be back in court on Sept. 7.

Waiving their preliminary hearings and having their cases certified to the Circuit Division were Shawn D. Yoder, Jamesport, on a charge of failing to register as a sex offender, a class E felony; Cameron Fajen, Omaha, NE, on two class D felony counts of third degree assault: special victim, a class D felony charge of second degree burglary and a class B misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance; George D. Rainey, Pattonsburg, on a class D felony charge of stealing a motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft, a class E felony charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license (third and subsequent offense), a class E felony charge of first degree property damage, a class B misdemeanor charge of second degree property damage and a class A misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property; Brenton L. Odom, Jamesport, on a class E felony charge of third degree assault; Kirsty M. O’Donnell, Sedalia, on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; Randy L. McDonald, Indepen-dence, on a class E felony charge of driving while revoked or suspended and an infraction of failing to display plates on a motor vehicle or trailer; David J. Girsch, Coffey, on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, three class D felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, two class D felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child - involving drugs, a class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession/transport/manufacture/repair/sale of an illegal weapon, a class A misdemeanor of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 11 to 35 grams, a class A misdemeanor of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (prior drug offense) and two class C misdemeanor counts of animal neglect or abandonment; Keenan Critten, James-port, on a class C felony charge of driving while intoxicated (chronic), a class E felony charge resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing and creating a substantial risk or serious injury or death to a person, a class A misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked/suspended (second or third offense), a class A misdemeanor charge of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle sounding a siren and displaying blue/red light, a class A misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident, a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to stop for a stop sign, and a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to signal; Bruce A. Breasure, Kansas City, KS, on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less; James L. Benson, Gallatin, on a class E felony charge of violating a protection order for an adult (second offense). All of the defendants are scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 11. MARRIAGE

DISSOLUTIONS

Petitions Granted

Haley Adams vs. Brett Adams.

Rachel Cavin vs. Scott Cavin.

Richard D. Robbins vs. Peggy S. Woodard.

Jereld D. Curtis vs. Jazmine L. Murry.

Samuel Zaragoza vs. Irene Tatiana Zaragoza

Petition Dismissed

Sara Elliott vs. Roger Elliott

Loreanna Parker vs. Gene Parker.

Trenton native Mike Arnold, a long-time attorney, Boy Scout leader and resident of Gallatin has been honored by the Pony Express Council as a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. The award is the highest form of recognition that a council can bestow on a volunteer. It is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character by registered Scouters within the jurisdiction of the Pony Express Council.

Although presentation is made by the Council, all nominations submitted must be approved by the National Court of Honor before the award can be presented. Only those persons who have been nominated by their Scouting peers are considered by the local council. The award may not be applied for personally.

Arnold grew up in Trenton, where he earned the Eagle Scout award at the age of 12 in 1963 as a member of Troop 97. With degrees from William Jewell College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Mike has practiced law with offices in Gallatin and Trenton for 45 years, including 15 years as Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney.

Mike and his wife, Linda, live in Gallatin and are the parents of two Eagle Scouts, Jonathan and Phillip. He has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Daviess County Board for the Developmentally Disabled since its inception and has been a member of the Trenton Kiwanis Club for 45 years. His lifelong hobby is music, having taught guitar for over 50 years and having performed at events all over the area with his wife, Linda.

His adult service to Scouting began in 1995 when Linda and he served as group coaches for Tiger Cubs. They continued to serve as den leaders for seven years. Mike served as pack committee chairman and later, troop committee chairman for Gallatin Troop 67, a post he still holds. He is a 23-year camper at Camp Geiger and is a Tom-Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

A mainstay at district merit badge colleges, Mike has counseled merit badges in the areas of citizenship, music and law. He also created a seminar for Life Scouts to begin and complete the Eagle packet, application and project. He was awarded the District Award of Merit in 2014.

As an adult Scouter, Mike’s greatest reward is helping Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle. For his efforts, he has been presented numerous mentor pins. For each new Eagle who Mike has helped, he writes a personal poem with the hope it will inspire the Scout to continue to achieve great things in their life and to always serve others.

Mike will receive his award in a ceremony to be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 15 in the Subway meeting room in Gallatin. All friends, present and former scouts and scout leaders, are invited to attend.

Other recipients of the award for 2021 include Matt Gerstner and Dennis Sisco of St. Joseph, Joe Domann of Atchison, KS and David Fox of the St. Joseph/Kansas City area.

Submitted Photo Trenton native Mike Arnold is the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest form of recognition that a council can bestow on a volunteer.

Photos Courtesy of Bright Futures Gallatin Bright Futures Gallatin held its Back to School Bazaar Thursday evening at Dockery Park. The event allowed students to sign up for free school supplies as well as shoes, clean start kits, Pass the Pride Bulldog apparel and haircuts. Parents and students were greeted by staff, including, at left, from left, Gallatin R-5 Board of Education member Amy Heldenbrand, CDSE Counselor Deanna Wiederholt and Gallatin High School Counselor Carrie Crouse. They also learned about community resources, such as nutrition options, at right. Classes in the Gallatin School District begin on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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