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On Aug. 27, a search warrant for cultivated marijuana was served on a property located in the area of 285th Street and Unity Avenue in Daviess County with multiple agencies involved, according to a press release issued by the Daviess County Sheriff. As the tactical entry team entered the property, three subjects fled from the scene. With the perimeter secured and air support, the search continued until dark to no avail. Prior to the execution of the search warrant an individual of interest was taken into custody in Independence by ATF agents and Nitro agents. It is believed that the subjects who fled are not armed. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911. Appreciation is extended to the following agencies: ATF, NITRO, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Grundy County Sheriff ’s Office and the Buchanan County Drug Task Force.
Endicotts chosen as Missouri Farm Family Cory and Alicia Endicott and family of Gallatin were among the families honored during the 60th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 13, at the Missouri State Fair. The Endicott family was selected as the Daviess County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Daviess County and the lo-
cal Farm Bureau. The family includes Libby, Alex, Cord and Cale. The Endicotts have lived in Daviess County for 10 years. Corey has been a customer service representative for Tim Tadlock’s State Farm Office in Gallatin for 12 years. Alicia is the director of development at North Central
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Tax levy rates were set for property taxes for 2018 for general .6322; parks and recreation .2249; and band funds .0200 after the tax rate hearing on Aug. 27. During the regular meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen, Police Chief Mark Richards stated that two homes on the nuisance list have been taken down by the owner. Both homes were on George Allen Street. There have been nine homes that have been removed this year and all have been paid for by the owners: 1. 211 George Allen; 2. 809 W. Mill; 3. 205 S. Willow; 4. 302 N. Daviess; 5. 301 George Allen; 6. 505 S. Daviess; 7. 310 N Clay; 8. 205 S. Willow; 9. 204 S. Water. LED lights have been installed in the police department office. Chief Richards is preparing for the Chautauqua and Homecoming parades in September. Police Chief Richards submitted a report on activity for Aug. 27: one assault; one theft,
automobile; one citizen dispute; one peace disturbance; two vandalisms; one theft; two child custody disputes; one domestic disturbance; one property damage; one fraud; one traffic accident with damage; one animal problem. There is one dog at the pound. Pool Manager Laurie WaltonRoll provided the Gallatin Board of Aldermen with the following report. The pool was open 79 days and closed six days. The average daily attendance was 37; 45 Wall of Champs tickets were used; 62 swim lessons were given ($10 each); 39 season were passes sold. There were nine pool party rentals. The 2019 pool request was for a new diving board and drinking fountain. The board approved the purchase of a flow meter from Instruments Direct Inc. in the amount of $2,475. Flow meters inform the water plant operators how much water is flowing into
the clarifiers in an effort to help regulate the appropriate chemical feed. The other quote was from Axiom Instrumentation Services at $2,645. The board was provided with quotes from Public Works Director Mark Morey on which no decisions were made during the meeting: Crack seal machine for a 10 gallon patching machine with heating element: 1. Pavement LLC – Hot Box 10E $1,695; 2. Asphalt Kingdom – RY10 Pro $1,695; 3. Seal Master – MA10 Melter Applicator $1,225. An additional bid was provided for a crack pro turbo that is used to clean and dry cracks for $2,995. Dump bed truck: 1. Magnum Machine Works, LLC - 11 ft dump bed /installed $12,500; 2. Kranz of KC -11 ft dump bed/ installed $17,104; 3. American Equipment Co. - 11 ft dump bed/ installed $12,330 and 11 ft dump bed not installed $9,435. (continued on page 12)
Emergency drought funds to Caldwell PWSD#2, City of Cameron for drinking water; temporary hookup from Daviess PWSD #2 serves 875 patrons. The Caldwell County project will construct a temporary emergency connection with Daviess PWSD#2. This temporary connection is anticipated to provide more than 30,000 gallons per day until a permanent connection can be constructed. This temporary connection will ease the demand experienced by the City of Hamilton city reservoir, which is currently the only water provider to Caldwell PWSD#2. Hamilton’s reservoir level is down six feet, and city officials are concerned about maintaining water services. As of Aug. 20, the City of Cam-
Little Otter Creek Reservoir could begin construction of new 344-acre lake in 2019 The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced Aug. 23 that it is providing another $5.6 million for construction of the Little Otter Creek Reservoir. The 344-acre lake in Caldwell County will provide a dependable water supply for about 10,000 people, as well as flood control and recreation. NRCS State Conservationist J.R. Flores said the funding completes the federal commitment of $16 million for the project. State and local entities will provide the remainder of the funds for the estimated $24 million project. The Little Otter Creek Watershed project began in 1990 when Caldwell County officials met with NRCS to discuss the possibility of building a rural water supply system that would offer protection from severe droughts. Thirty years later, the project
sponsors’ wishes could become reality; the project is on schedule for construction to begin in spring 2019 and the reservoir could be filled in 2020. “Projects like this take a long time to plan and carry out,” Flores said. “It is so gratifying to get to this stage where the paperwork and engineering and land acquisition is nearing completion and actual construction is within sight. The extreme drought affecting northwestern Missouri is a good, yet unfortunate reminder that this lake is badly needed.” At a point about two miles southeast of Hamilton, a 72-foottall earthen dam across Little Otter Creek will create the 344acre lake. NRCS is assisting the Caldwell County Commission and the Caldwell County Soil and Water Conservation District.
eron reservoirs were only 38.4% full with only 167 days of water supply remaining. The city serves a population of 9,933 and also sells water to Clinton County Public Water Supply District No. 3, which serves a population of 3,410. The funding will assist in allowing the City of Cameron in
constructing approximately three miles of temporary, aboveground emergency piping to pump water from Pony Express Lake with special permission from the Missouri Department of Conservation. This temporary connection is anticipated to provide more than one million gallons of water per day, which will
be pumped to Grindstone Reservoir, the city’s largest drinking water source. “Our water levels have reached critical levels. These state grants will be helpful in assisting the transfer of water from Pony Express Lake,” said Cameron Councilman Dennis Clark.
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Gov. Mike Parson demonstrated his commitment to finding solutions to ease the impact of the drought by announcing that more than $77,000 in state funding will be awarded to assist the drought-stricken City of Cameron and Caldwell County Public Water Supply Number 2. The Department of Natural Resources will be awarding emergency drought assistance grants for $50,000 to Cameron and $27,380 to Caldwell PWSD#2. The emergency funding will assist Cameron and the water district to maintain adequate drinking water for local citizens. Caldwell County PWSD#2
Little Otter Creek (southeast of Hamilton, MO)
Proposed Dam
“This project couldn’t happen without the support of the citizens of Caldwell County or without the technical and financial assistance from NRCS,” Caldwell County Presiding Commissioner Bud Motsinger said. “It is rewarding to see progress toward construction of the dam.
The Little Otter Creek Reservoir project will provide the citizens of Caldwell County a reliable water supply that has been lacking for decades.” NRCS’ announcement comes a week after Flores announced another $20 million for construction of the East Locust Creek
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Reservoir in Sullivan County. That 2,352-acre reservoir will provide water for Adair, Chariton, Grundy, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan counties. Construction of the East Locust Creek dam begins next fall, with the lake fully filled in late 2021.
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