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Elizabeth Plotner hired as library director

JANUARY

Two internet outages occurred, both weather related according to Windstream. • The third annual Gallatin Rotary Trivia Contest was held at the Lake Viking Clubhouse grossing about $4,500. • Police warned residents about a phone scam in which people get calls about owing money to the IRS. • South Big Creek Ranch and other local spots were featured in an episode of “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.” • A new 2017 F550 bucket truck was delivered at a cost of about $100,000. • Boy Scouts John Gibson of Gallatin and Cade Osmonson of Pattonsburg were recognized for achieving Eagle Scout. • Darbie Valenti, Missouri’s 2017 Teacher of the Year, was featured in a podcast series, “Leading from the Classroom.” • Gallatin Police Department tried to save life of a bald eagle found in a field. • Gallatin Fire was called to a fire on Quartz Street, saving the garage, but the two-story house on Tuggle Farms was lost.

• Three burglaries occurred in Gallatin at Bobbie’s Hair and Nail Salon, Farmers Insurance, and Flowers and More. • Farmers Bank donated $6,500 toward remodeling the Daviess County Library’s basement community room. • Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail Board approved the 2018 budget.

FEBRUARY North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance (NMSA) sponsored a free deer antler scoring day at the Elks Lodge in Chillicothe. • Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., announced that Logan Burns, John Gibson III, McKay Marble, all of Gallatin, and Grace Madison of Chillicothe, were accepted to attend the Experimental Aircraft Association Advanced Air Academy 2018 in Oshkosh, Wis. • The Missouri Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, awarded the contract for the Gallatin License Office to Access II Independent Living Center. • The annual financial statement for Daviess County was printed in the Gallatin North Missourian, as required by state law. • Mrs. Dolan’s fourth grade class at Searcy Elementary in Gallatin enjoyed “Kali: A Polar Bear’s Tale,” presented in the North Missourian. • Regional Jail Board agreed to continue an inter-governmental agreement with DeKalb County in regards to court security. • Hearts & Hands Reflexology, owned and operated by Kathy Hensley, opened for business. • Nicole Thogmartin was named as the new principal at Searcy R-5 Elementary in Gallatin for the 2018-2019 school year. • The Polar Plungs, an “unbearable” event, presented a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by entering the frigid waters of Lake Viking; $31,600 is raised. • County Clerk Vicki Corwin announced her resignation from the office. • Several candidates signed up to run for Daviess County offices on the opening day of filing. • North Daviess R-3 School in Jameson was placed on lockdown, and a teenager was questioned. • Boot Hill Shooting Ground relocated into southern Daviess County as a shotgun specific shooting range, operated by Randy Pickering of Hamilton.

MARCH Some 255 homes and businesses in Daviess County currently un-served by high-speed internet service could get connectivity in future. • Active Aging Resource Center participated in the 16th annual March for Meals – community celebration of Meals on Wheels.

• Midwest Floors LLC officially opened in Gallatin. • Gallatin Theater League presented “The Church Basement Ladies of the East Cornucopia Lutheran Church of the Prairie in Minnesota.” • Nestlé announced a conditional agreement with Conagra Brands, the North American packaged foods company headquartered in Chicago, IL, that will support the manufacturing of Chef-mate products in Trenton. • City of Gallatin officials announced that construction of the new water treatment plant (WTP) is near completion and plant startup is underway. • Daviess County Courthouse was placed on lockdown after Utah man threatened to come “shoot up the courthouse;” he was extradited to Missouri from Colorado, taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail on $35,000 bond. • A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was fired upon by a suspect after a car chase, and then a foot chase, in Daviess County. • A community luncheon was held at BTC Bank in Gallatin with help of GHS FBLA to support March for Meals. • Public Works Director Mark Morey shares a map of potential street pavement projects for 2018. • Gallatin Police ordered a 2018 Ford Interceptor Explorer purchased from money saved after refinancing the city’s electric bonds. • Democrat Teresa Eaton of Gallatin filed as a candidate for the position of Daviess County Clerk. • Jamesport school tax levy was among list of election choices; election involved school boards, municipal and special districts. • Brice Garnett went wire-to-wire for first PGA Tour victory at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. • Terry Jarboe and his three grandsons safely escaped from a fire that consumed his residence.

• Maundy Thursday service was held at the Gallatin First Christian Church.

APRIL Gallatin High School Drama Club, under the direction of Laurie Walton-Roll, presented “Million Dollar Meatballs” at the Courter Theatre. • Lake Viking Marine built a new showroom on the same (continued on page 3)

The Daviess County Library children’s books.

This decision was made at the Board voted unanimously to hire The board discussed the pro- November meeting.

Elizabeth Plotner as full-time di- cess that will be used to request The next regular meeting will rector during their meeting held bids for the HVAC system re- be held at 4 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2019, Dec. 18. Mrs. Plotner has served GHS placement.

BidsBoyd will be due Jan. at the main library.

‘15 grad Jacob helps 15, Benedictine as interim director of the library 2019. enter Saturday’s The preceding is a summary Championship.

See pagethe 9 budsince May 2018, when AllisonNAIA Spi- FootballThe board examined and not the official minutes, dle resigned from the position. get for next year and discussed which will be read, amended as In other business, Mrs. Plot- changes to be made, and then ap- necessary, and approved at the ner presented her director’s re- proved the budget (see page 3). next regular board meeting. port. She shared a press release, The Christmas get-together Present: Daren Adkins, Shonwhich summarized the fall activi- with board and staff was moved na Morrison, Mary Jarboe, Kelvities and previewed NASA activi- to the week of April 7-13, 2019, na Hobbs, Gregg Hartley, and inties. She plans to open the “Ex- which is National Library Week. terim director Elizabeth Plotner.

Gallatin R-5 High School ploration Space” exhibit on Jan. Gallatin, Missouri 5 by invitation only, and then to the general public on Jan. 8, 2019.

There will be an adult winter reading program. A book chalA woman was fatally injured and an infant received minor inlenge for students will be held. juries in an accident that happened at about 6:50 a.m. on Dec. 31 The board had agreed to sell in Daviess County. its gas wells at their November According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Selvam Babu, meeting, and noted at the De36, Eden Prairie, MN, was southbound on I-35 driving a 2018 Niscember meeting that no comsan Rogue. About 11 miles north of Cameron, his vehicle travmunication had been received eled off the east side of I-35 into the median and struck an emerfrom the company that buys gas gency crossover and became airborne, impacted the ground and wells. The gas wells were donaoverturned multiple times, coming to rest on the roadway, facing tions from the estate of the late southbound. Mr. Babu was not injured.

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A passenger in the vehicle, the driver’s wife, Ramya Bharathi The library will suspend fines Mohan, who was not wearing her seat belt, was ejected from the for any overdue physical matevehicle. Mrs. Bharathi Mohan was pronounced by Coroner David rial returned during the Twelve McWilliams at 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 31 at the scene.

Days of Christmas (Dec. 25-Jan. Tiara Babu, one-year-old daughter of the driver, was trans7). ported

by Daviess County EMS to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Nedra Eichler donated $175 Kansas City. She was in a child’s safety seat. in memory of Roger Eichler, The accident was investigated by Tpr. A.D. Martin and Sgt. which will be used to purchase H.A. Sears of Missouri Crash Investigation Unit Team 1, assista Launchpad™ tablet with adult/ ed by Cpl. P.M. Kimball, Tpr. B.R. Muck, Tpr. B.V. Cole, Daviess high school level programs, and County Fire, and Daviess County EMS. $25 in memory of Neddie Eichler, which will be used to purchase

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Minnesota woman fatally injured in accident; infant, husband escape

Free program challenge: Eat smart, be active The Daviess County Health Department is partnering with the University of Missouri Extension Office to offer a free program focusing on eating smart and being active.

This eight-lesson class is provided by the University of Missouri Extension Family Nutrition Education Program and offers research based information about nutrition, physical activity,

food safety and making the most of your food dollars.

The interactive lessons focus on simple messages related to food, nutrition and tips for feeding your family. The free lessons may also include tastings, items that reinforce lesson topics and a certificate of completion awarded at the end of the program.

The classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 8, and are every Tuesday for

eight weeks, from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information and to sign up for the class, call the health department at 660-663-2414.

This program is funded in part by USDA Snap and Daviess County Health Department.

Keep in mind this is FREE; there is absolutely no cost to attend the class but you must be signed up so event organizers know how much food to buy.

Neighboring Clinton County receives ‘poor’ rating by state auditor’s office On Dec. 31, State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of Clinton County, located in northwest Missouri. Plattsburg is the county seat. In giving an overall rating of “poor,” the report highlighted the weak financial condition of the General Revenue Fund, the County Commission’s failure to perform a cost analysis before implementing a self-insured medical plan, and the need to improve controls and procedures in several county offices.

“If the deficiencies detailed in this audit are not addressed, the county’s weak financial condition could jeopardize the delivery of essential services to citizens,” Auditor Galloway said. “I encourage county officials to quickly move forward with the recommendations, in order to ensure that taxpayer resources are protected and accounted for.”

The audit found the cash balance of the county’s General Revenue Fund went from $512,000 at the end of 2016 to a projected balance of only $264 at the end of 2018. In 2017, expenditures for the sheriff ’s office and jail increased significantly, and a delay in mailing property tax statements resulted in a delay in property tax collections. County disbursements were significantly greater than receipts in 2017, and there would have been a deficit cash balance had the county not transferred $103,000 from the Emergency Management Fund.

These problems have meant cash balances of the General Revenue Fund are not sufficient

to handle any emergencies or sudden downturn in the economy, Auditor Galloway said. The audit recommended that the county commission closely monitor the county’s financial condition and determine whether operating revenues can sustain the county’s financial commitments.

Another area of concern cited in the audit was the commission’s implementation of the self-insured medical plan in January 2017 without a cost analysis to project the potential liability to the county, calculate the premiums, determine the reserve balance necessary to meet potential obligations, or determine the financial feasibility of the plan.

While the medical plan had a surplus balance at the end of 2017, expenditures through the first nine months of 2018 were more than fifty percent higher than revenues over the same period of time. Again, the county had to make transfers from the Emergency Management Fund to prevent a deficit. The audit recommended the commission prepare a cost analysis for the self-insured medical plan in order to ensure its solvency.

In other findings of the audit, the county collector had not prepared and filed the legally required annual settlement for three consecutive years. The annual settlements help the county clerk ensure that taxes charged and credited to the county collector are accounted for properly. The audit also (continued on page 3)

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Jan. 2, 2019

Special year for Missouri During this coming year Missouri will celebrate 200 years of statehood. The celebration falls squarely upon the State Historical Society of Missouri. But if you were in charge of such things, what would you choose to celebrate?

A lot has happened since Missouri became the 24th state to join the Union on Aug. 10, 1821. ● If it’s our Bicentennial, music is in order. The fiddle was chosen as Missouri’s state musical instrument by the General Assembly in 1987. The fiddle was brought to Missouri in the late 1700s by fur traders and settlers. For generations, the local fiddle player was the sole source of entertainment in many communities. Anyone for the “Missouri Waltz?” ● The pronunciation of the state’s name has garnered debate. Natives and visitors alike cannot agree on the correct pronunciation. Is it “Missouree” or “Missourah”? There is, however, unanimity on the sideline chant: “MIZ” and “ZOU.” ● Missouri is known as the “Show Me State.” The slogan is attributed to Congressman William Duncan Vandivby Darryl Wilkinson er. In a speech in Philadelphia in 1899 he said, “..frothy eloquence neither convinces me nor satisfies me. I am from Missouri. You have to show me.” ● The battlefield at Lexington is one of the few Civil War battlefields never cultivated. The trenches and earthworks are still visible. ● Lake of the Ozarks has 1,300 miles of shoreline — more than Lake Michigan and along the Californian coast, and 61,000 acres of water surface. ● In Missouri, 15 of the major springs have average flows in excess of 24 million gallons per day, and four of these have average flows in excess of 100 million gallons per day. ● Missouri’s first state capitol building in St. Charles housed House and Senate rooms upstairs, and downstairs was a general store. ● The Nodaway County Courthouse was completed in 1883. Its tower resembles those found in Italy, and a pine cone structure symbolizing eternal life is atop the tower. ● Jamesport grew to be the biggest shipping point between Kansas City and Chicago. Until 1925, up to 35 to 40 passenger and freight trains passed through Jamesport every day. ● Residents of Callaway refer to their home county as “The Kingdom of Callaway.” During the Civil War a thin band of local militia met an invading Union force with such guile that the Union commander agreed to a peace treaty. Having negotiated the truce with a representative of the U.S. government, residents proclaimed “the Kingdom” and never officially rejoined the Union after the Civil War. ● Virginia McDonald opened the McDonald Tea Room in Gallatin in 1931. It was ranked by the late Duncan Hines as “one of the 10 best places to eat in America.” In 1962 she was honored by the Duncan Hines Institute for 25 years of food preparation achievements. ● Once, hiding from the law in Texas, outlaw Cole Younger assumed such a cloak of solid citizenry he became a member of a church choir and worked for the government as a census taker.

These are just a few of my favorite tidbits about Missouri. Maybe the fun in this is each one picking his own.

Need a deadline to get your list done? On March 22, 1915, the 48th General Assembly set aside the third Wednesday in October each year as “Missouri Day.” That’s Oct. 15th this Bicentennial year. So, take your time. Let’s enjoy the past and present as we look forward to the future.

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According to Missouri law, the legislative session officially begins “the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January.”

Last year, that day fell on the 3rd, which is the earliest possible date it could be. This year it is the 9th which is the last possible date it could be, thus shortening the session by a week. But work on the legislative session begins before then because legislators are allowed to “pre-file” bills beginning on Dec. 1. These prefiled bills will officially become filed and entered into record on the first day of session.

Already, representatives (and representatives-elect since the new ones have not been sworn in yet) have been busy crafting some of the bills that may be taken up during the 2019 session.

As of the moment I am writing this there have been 613 bills and resolutions pre-filed by the House and Senate so far. Last year, there were about twice that many bills pre-filed by opening day. The reasons there are fewer this year is that there is still over a week left before pre-filing

In spite of living in the 21st century with the advantages of cordless vacuum cleaners and four-ply bathroom tissue, Mother Nature can still send us back to the Ice Age in the blink of an eye or the snap of a power line. So there I sat ...stuck in a tiny car buried in the blizzard of the century with a husband with whom I’d already discussed everything I’d ever cared to talk about. Although Herb and I have spent untold years in wedded conjunction, we never sit in silence. We eat breakfast to the accompaniment of the Today Show, lunch to the local news, supper to the national news, and at bedtime I put in earplugs to drown out the old coot’s nasal chainsaw. But on that bone chilling evening we were stuck simply sitting beside each other and staring out onto a darkened, snowy road. I pulled out the only reading material I’d brought with me, the brochure on a couples’ retreat, and read aloud to Herb: “Three idyllic days alone with your spouse, getting to know your soulmate intimately in a setting secluded from all the hustle and bustle of the world.” I looked at Herb. Herb looked at me. I used the brochure to scrape the ice off the window.

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ends and there are a lot of newly elected reps. who are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Of the 163 state representatives, so far 84 of them have pre-filed at least one bill. In the Senate, 30 of 34 members have pre-filed. Twenty-one reps have pre-filed 10 or more bills, with one rep sponsoring an astounding 23 bills. That rep – a gentleman from urban Kansas City - has filed a total of 204 bills in his eight years in the legislature.

None of them have come close to passing.

In my experience, a bill is no more likely to pass or fail just because it was pre-filed. However, if a member waits until February or after to file a bill, that lowers the likelihood of passage quite a bit since it takes time to work a bill through the committee and floor debates in both the House and the Senate. I also don’t believe filing a lot of bills increases a member’s probability of getting a bill passed. It is more about quality than quantity, and quality comes more from doing your homework and becoming the resident expert on a legislative topic.

As for me, I have yet to pre-file anything, but I do have a few bills in the works. I will once again file my bill to clean up some loopholes in welfare benefits.

That bill was one step away from reaching the governor’s desk last year, so most of the wrinkles have already been ironed out on that one.

With the recent loss of local license offices in Maysville, Gallatin, and for a short time in Bethany, it is clear the economics of how license offices are funded needs amending to insure the ru-

ral areas of our state can maintain at least one license office per county. I plan to champion a way to improve that funding without raising fees on drivers.

And with my recent experience with organ donation, I have an idea on how to bring about greater awareness of the need for organ donors to reduce waiting list times and save more sick Missourians lives. I may file a few more than those, but that’s a good start.

‘Back in the Day...’ ● Jan. 3, 1903 – In drought-stricken Ozark County it was reported that some families were “subsisting almost entirely upon acorns.” ● Jan. 4, 1932 – Frank S. Colburn, known as the famous Uncle Sam character from the WWI recruiting posters, died on this day in Excelsior Springs. ● Jan. 7, 1856 – The Mississippi River was frozen and people were walking across. Saloon-keepers were doing a great business in the middle of the river (and out of the reach of any law). ● Jan. 8, 2015 – The weather had been so cold that “frost quakes” were being reported in Southeast Missouri.

It was said that water, trapped under ground, was freezing and finally exploding with loud booming sounds, making the ground shake in the area. ● Jan. 8, 1894 – William H. Danforth incorporated the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company. Starting as a seasonal business, he decided that “animals need to eat year-round.”

So he began mixing feed. The name changed to Ralston-Purina in 1902.

During WWI, he noticed how eagerly soldiers waited for “chow” and applied the name to his feeds.

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site as the old one on the east side of Lake Viking. • Lori Kloepping of Gallatin, who found out last year she has late stage 4 kidney disease, received word that a kidney donor had been found. • Daviess County Health Department celebrated Public Health Week. • Terry Implement Company, Inc., opened a second location in Chillicothe. • James L. Ruse, Gallatin High School Superintendent from 1990 to 2010, was honored by Missouri Association of School Administrators for his service to public education. • Christian Malott, a sophomore, will represent the North Daviess R-3 School District in Baltimore, MD, at the National FBLA Leadership Conference; first time in the school’s history. • Fifty-one Gallatin FBLA members joined nearly 5,000 students from across the state in Springfield for the Missouri FBLA State Leadership Conference. • Sheila Ellis officially began as administrator at the Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center. • Iowa ATV Hare Scramble Series races came to Missouri for a first-time event at the Coon Creek Off Road Ranch near Crowder Park. • Barron Gann was approved as administrator for this year’s summer school. • Gallatin police presented a docudrama at GHS to encourage students to drive carefully as prom and other end-ofschool activities approach. • Old 87 race car that marked the spot for Walker’s Auto and Truck Repair 1981-2005 came down.

found the county collector had not properly distributed late payment penalties on delinquent city taxes.

The county needs to establish adequate controls and procedures for the disposition of capital assets. In one instance, the former county assessor disposed of a county vehicle by selling it to an employee of his office for

approximately one-fourth of its value.

The audit also found the county needed to improve controls related to disbursements made by the sheriff ’s office, including maintaining adequate documentation on credit card expenses.

Weaknesses in controls and procedures in the offices of the sheriff and the prosecuting attorney

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( continued from p ag e 1) were noted, including the need to prepare adequate bank reconciliations.

As of a 2017 U.S. Census, Clinton County had a population of 20,743. The county was organized Jan. 2, 1833, named for Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York.

A complete copy of the audit report can be found on the state auditor’s website.

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MAY Mark Pettit was on the Gallatin square hauling prize set of Longhorns around in back of his truck; horns measure 4-1/2 feet from point to point. • One water bottle cap equals five free minutes of dialysis; ninth grade English teacher Markay August got a student project to collect the caps off and running. • Gallatin Police sent 12 letters regarding code violations out to residents. • Second Harvest Community Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers prepared for Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. • Statewide survey was conducted by Missouri Rural Development Partners with the hope it would offer information about key issues, such as the economy and workforce, infrastructure and leadership, housing and health. • Association for Library Services to Children ALSC , a division of the American Library Association ALA , awards the 2018 Bookapalooza Program to three libraries, including the Daviess County Library, Gallatin. • Denise Ray was the commencement speaker at Gallatin R-5 graduation. • Teresa Eaton, Democratic candidate for Daviess County Clerk, failed to file a personal financial disclosure PFD form by deadline, so her name will not appear on ballots printed for elections. • Open house held at the new Gallatin Water Treatment Plant on Rocky Road, just east of Dockery Park. • Route 13 was closed for a bridge replacement project at the Honey Creek Bridge, located south of Gallatin in Daviess County. • Gallatin Fire Protection District was dispatched to a house fire located at 302 N. Daviess, the Sanders residence. • Gallatin R-5 varsity golfers conquered the Class 1 field for the third year in a row, bringing home a third straight Class 1 championship and fourth state trophy in four years. • Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 2172 of Gallatin held Memorial Day ceremony at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin.

• Following receipt of Library Director Allison Spidle’s resignation, the library board of trustees convened in closed session and voted unanimously to offer the position of interim library director to Elizabeth Plotner. • Allison Spidle’s resignation marked the end of a particularly successful period in library programming. • Gallatin Men’s Club held a fish fry and silent auction for Lori Kloepping supper over $15,500 raised ; Lori scheduled for a kidney transplant. • Krystal Youngs wrote a book to remember her late husband Chad, a lineman employed by the City of Gallatin and a volunteer fire fighter.

• The Daviess County Health Department hired Caitlin Roberts as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.

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JUNE Discussion was held on grave marking ordinance and setting grave marking fee; changes were made to the cemetery rules regard spreading ashes. • Farmers’ Electric Cooperative celebrated 80 years of providing electric service to member-owners at the annual meeting. • Medicare is mailing more secure Medicare cards and getting rid of the old cards because the old Medicare number was based on a person’s Social Security number. • Jesse James Days at Winston was canceled. • An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre MCT production of Alice in Wonderland. • Gallatin Mayor Barb Ballew announced to aldermen and community that the city will not be having a July 4 event at Dockery Park this year. • Due to the drought conditions experienced across Daviess County for the past 18 months, the Daviess County Farm Service Agency began accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program ECP . • McBee farms purchased a tract of land in the Gallatin Industrial Park to build a maintenance building and grain elevators for private use, according to Steven McBee. • Members of the First Christian Church-Gallatin celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary 1843-2018 with special activities. • A four-day jury trial for a Gallatin woman accused of stealing over $150,000 from the TriCounty R-7 School while employed as secretary there, convened at the Caldwell County courthouse located in Kingston. • Vince Wiley was among 26 troopers to graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy; he was assigned to Atchison/Holt Counties. • Laurie Walton-Roll is in her ninth year as manager at the Gallatin City Pool, which has been cool, as temperatures fluctuated from over 100 degrees to the cool 80s when it rained. • Independence Day was observed at Lake Viking with the traditional large fireworks display.

• Daviess County Junior Livestock Show was held at the Dockery Park fairgrounds in Gallatin. • Justin Collins was named as the new middle school principal at Gallatin R-5. • A draft of the 2019-2023 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program STIP listed nine county projects.

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Local students listed on NWMSU 2018 honor roll

Iowa man injured in I-35 accident Lynn Johnson, 56, Grand River, Iowa, received moderate injuries in an accident that happened at about 4 p.m. on Dec. 27.

According to the highway patrol, Mr. Johnson was traveling southbound on I-35 in Daviess County. About two miles north of Winston, his 2001 Conventional traveled off the west side of I-35.

He overcorrected and the semi traveled east across both lanes on I-35, off the east side of the roadway into the median, and overturned. The semi came to rest on its driver’s side, facing southwest across both lanes of I-35 southbound and partially in the median.

Mr. Johnson was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. He was wearing his seat belt. The vehicle was totaled.

The accident was investigated by Cpl. P.M. Kimball, assisted by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.

Boyd on dean’s Jacob Boyd of Gallatin was among students recognized by Benedictine College who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. Jacob was recently named to the dean’s list for the fall semester, which ended in December.

Full time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the Dean’s List.

Hunting dates The Missouri Conservation Commission 2019-2020 turkey and deer hunting dates are as follows: spring youth portion: April 6 and 7; regular spring turkey season: April 15 through May 5; fall firearms turkey season: Oct. 1 - 31; 2019 – 2020 archery deer and turkey hunting dates: Sept.

15 through Nov. 15 and Nov. 27 through Jan. 15, 2020; 2019 – 2020 firearms deer hunting dates: firearms deer early youth portion: Nov. 2 and 3; firearms deer November portion: Nov. 16 - 26; firearms deer late youth portion: Nov. 29 through Dec. 1; firearms deer antlerless portion: Dec. 6 - 8; firearms deer alternative methods portion: Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2020.

Eagle viewing on the Grand River G l en and T r udi B ur ton took a C h r is tm as E v e dr iv e dow n b y th e M agil l B r idge and w er e r ew ar ded w ith pictur es of eagl es . T h e B ur tons b ecam e inter es ted in v iew ing and ph otogr aph ing eagl es af ter tak ing a tr ip to E agl e D ay s at M ound C ity . T h ey ’ v e l ocated a coupl e of nes ts in th e ar ea. E agl es can of ten b e s een s cav enging, us ual l y f or dead deer , if y ou h appen to b e in th e r igh t pl ace at th e r igh t tim e.

Eagle Days returns to Smithville Lake Watching migrating bald eagles near lakes and rivers is a winter treat. The 24th Annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake will offer visitors a chance to see wild eagles on the wing and rehabilitated captive raptors Jan. 5-6 at the Paradise Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse, 18212 Golf Course Drive, in the Little Platte Park at Smithville. Eagle Days is hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clay County Parks and Recreation, and private conservation groups.

Outdoor eagle viewing and indoor activities at the clubhouse will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, and from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7. Featured indoors at the clubhouse will be live birds, talks about raptors, and nature displays.

Presentations will be made by Operation Wildlife, the Friends of the Lakeside Nature Center, the Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary of Liberty, Wings of Love, Clay County Parks, and Missouri Master Naturalists.

Presenters often display captive birds rehabilitated from injuries, from owls big and small to raptors such as turkey vultures.

Outdoors, spotting scopes will be set up at locations where migrating eagles are feeding or resting at the lake. The location

will be chosen the morning of the event. Weather dictates where eagles and waterfowl visit the lake. Eagles also feed on fish, including at the spillway below the dam. Event organizers at the clubhouse will direct visitors to the best outdoor eagle viewing areas, and signs may be posted as well. Bitter cold and a hard freeze up of the lake can send eagles and waterfowl on south.

But most years, visitors get to see eagles at the lake.

Attendees are encouraged to bring cameras, binoculars, spotting scopes, and warm clothes.

Refreshments will be on sale at the clubhouse. For information about Smithville Lake Eagle Days, call 816-532-0174.

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Central 911 accepts health insurance The Daviess County Central 911 Board accepted the LifeStyles Health Insurance renewal plan after reviewing it at their meeting held Dec. 27.

In other business, the November treasurer’s report was accepted with bills of $6,849.13; revenue of $33,955.17; and a checkbook balance of $115,907.57.

The December treasurer’s report was accepted with bills of $3,499.04; revenue of $43,203.77;

and a checkbook balance of $141,776.14.

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the 911 meeting held Dec. 27. Present were Todd Watson, John Sullenger, Daniel Wilson and Kate Chrisman. Absent were Gene Walker, Joyce Eads and Ronetta Burton. Also present was Supervisor Dana Carder. No meeting was held on Nov. 29 due to lack of a quorum.

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President’s Honor Roll: Kari Cruthis of McFall and Craig Lewis of Winston.

To be included on the Academic Honor Roll a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 3.50 or above on a 4.00 scale.

Students named to the President’s Honor Roll have attained a perfect 4.00 GPA for the trimester.

The Daviess County Senior Citizens’ Service Fund Tax Board is requesting bids for funding from non-profit entities to assist in Nutrition, Health, and Quality of Life Services for Daviess County Residents sixty (60) years of age or older.

Bids will be accepted only on Bid Forms provided by the Tax Board and will not be accepted by any entity who has failed to provide Financial Agreements or year end reports to the board in the past. Bid forms may be obtained at the Daviess County Clerk’s office or by contacting: Daviess County Commissioners ATTN: Daviess County SCS Board Daviess County Courthouse Gallatin, MO 64640 Completed Bid Forms must be received at the above address by March 1, 2019.

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Pattonsburg continues work on wells, Windstream approved for power pole The communication control line to Wells Five and Six at Pattonsburg was fixed by Windstream after the two wells had issues recently. But Layne Christensen, the company hired by the city to do maintenance on the wells, still couldn’t get the wells to kick on and stay on. The city decided to change out all of the electrical panels. R & S Electric examined the panels and will get back to the Pattonsburg Board of Aldermen with prices.

In other business at the aldermen’s Dec. 18 meeting, the board voted to accept the renewal quote with JB-LB Insurance through company representative Brandon Tritten.

Lucille Lusk with Small Town Cooperative Board reviewed zoning ordinances.

Janna Barton presented the November Municipal Assistance Company service and tracking report. Ms. Lusk presented a letter of deactivation of the Municipal Assistance Company. As of Dec. 31, the company will no longer be providing any services to Pattonsburg.

Bill Adams inquired about the water easement agreement with Munns property. The board stated that that agreement was only for the original owner of the property.

A motion carried for T-Mobile to proceed with its upgrade.

The board agreed to take a dumpster to a resident to help out with cleaning up after a fire.

During the Nov. 12 meeting of the Pattonsburg Board of Aldermen, Windstream representatives received approval from the council to install a pole for their

antenna to be located south of the water tower on the east edge of the lot. The board authorized the installation of a 95-foot wooden pole with wifi and microwave antennas, and an adjacent H-frame to house power and fiber.

The city sent T-Mobile a counter offer for the lease agreement and was waiting to hear back from them.

A pictometry informational meeting was to be held at Subway in Gallatin and Lonnie Luke said he would attend.

The Ranger was serviced.

Cummins Central Power fixed the transformer on well #7.

A PACE informational meeting was held in Cameron.

MoDOT has given the city permission to fix the entrance off Highway C at North Second Avenue.

The board entered into closed session. Discussion was held on employee incentives and the board voted to give each employee a $100 gift card.

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Pattonsburg held Dec. 18 and the approved minutes for Nov. 12. Those in attendance at both meetings were Mayor Edmon Howard; board members Lonnie Luke, Kelly Hughes, Dustin Sperry, and Sandra Woodring; Water Superintendent Adam Albert; City Clerk Karen Shepherd.

Guests at the December meeting were Lucille Lusk, STCB; Janna Barton, MAC; and Steven Moore, Windstream; and at the December meeting Brandon Tritten JBLB Insurance.

The next meeting is Jan. 14.

Next census is only one year away; preparations for ‘hard to count’ areas Governor Parson signed Executive Order 18-12 establishing the Missouri 2020 Complete Count Committee.

The purpose of this committee is to heighten awareness for the 2020 Census and coordinate messaging and community outreach in hard-to-count areas of Missouri.

An accurate census count is the bedrock of U.S. democracy, and it is a civic duty to participate just like voting. A fair and equitable count is critical in determining the economic, social, and political voice of Missouri’s citizens. It also ensures fair representation, funding, and investment for all communities.

“We cannot overstate the importance of accurate and reliable census data,” said Governor Parson. “Collected census data is used for everything from how we determine the distribution of congressional seats to how we allocate federal resources, an issue that is particularly important for Missouri’s urban and rural communities.”

The number of people counted in an area determines the size of school classrooms, the locations of parks and playgrounds, the

routes that ambulances take to and from hospitals, the decisions businesses make to hire or expand, and so much more. When communities are undercounted, they appear invisible and receive a smaller share of these resources. They also receive less representation in local, state, and federal government.

“We appreciate the work of our U.S. congressional delegation and community leader and former president of UniGroup, Rich McClure,” said Governor Parson. “Missouri’s Complete Count Committee will be a critical component in the effort to secure a fair and equitable 2020 Census for all Missourians.”

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The library is hosting presenter Christie Froman on Jan. 9. Christie is a personal trainer and yoga instructor, certified by Temple of Kirya Yoga, Chicago IL, American College of Sports Medicine. Lunchbox program is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:301:30 p.m. Christie will be back again on Jan. 12.

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An Illinois-based internet provider has a lofty task ahead: expanding broadband availability across the Midwest.

After winning an August auction, Wisper ISP Inc. is set to receive over $176 million from the Federal Communication Commission’s Connect America Fund, or CAF, over the next 10 years to spur broadband development in 65 Missouri counties.

The company will also receive FCC funding to develop connectivity in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Kansas.

Missouri is the company’s largest project.

“What excites me the most is that this has been our strategic plan, to grow across Missouri and southern Illinois,” Wisper CEO Nathan Stooke said. “Now that we’ve won CAF, we have the cash to build the network we have always wanted to. It’s something we’ve been dreaming about for 15 years.”

vide an estimate of how much the fiber technology will cost because many of the targeted areas have “difficult terrain, making fiber more expensive to run,” she said.

The most available data from the U.S. Department of Transportation reported that in 2017 it cost $25,499 to install a fiber-optic line per mile in Colorado. Federal data for Missouri fiber-optic costs was unavailable.

Wisper will also hire between 300 and 400 employees to help with the project, which is Stooke’s main concern.

What to expect Wisper will begin to receive the funding in the next four to six months, Stooke said.

Like other CAF recipients, Wisper must build out 40 percent of its assigned areas within three years of being eligible to receive support, according to an FCC news release. Then, the company must increase its development by 20 percent each year until the project is complete. The deadline is the end of the sixth year.

Stooke and others with Wisper said the projects are still in the early planning stages, but he anticipates needing support from the communities involved.

Malinda Heuring, marketing director at Wisper, said the company will need help locating areas to install the technology and “in getting the word out to potential customers that we have completed the build out.”

Stooke said the company will provide up to 100 megabits per second service but will also offer 25 Mbps and 50 Mbps plans. This way, people who have never had highspeed internet can have different options, he said.

The FCC recommends a speed of 1 Mbps for general internet browsing, according to its broadband speed guide. For students, the commission recommends a minimum speed of anywhere from 5 to 25 Mbps. To download files, someone would need at least 10 Mbps.

Overall, the FCC set a benchmark of 25 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload speed in a 2018 report.

Broadband connection can come in many forms, including through a digital subscriber line, cable modem, S will fiber, wireless or satellite service. Stooke said Wisper use wireless technology that requires line-of-sight connectivity, as well as other forms of service.

Stooke said the company will also be laying fiber-optic cable in many of its projects. Heuring was unable to pro-

“We know we can build the network; we’re already doing that today,” Stooke said. “But can we hire enough high quality people for the time frame we have?”

Targeted counties Wisper will make its mark in 65 Missouri counties over the next six to 10 years. Its top three counties of interest are Franklin, Madison and Perry — all in mid-eastern Missouri.

Franklin County is slated to receive development worth almost $10.8 million, and Madison County will see over $9.7 million worth of activity. Perry County is close behind with an investment of $9.6 million.

Government officials in several counties were unaware of the CAF-funded projects when the Missourian requested an interview.

Last year, the Missourian traveled across the state to learn more about the lack of broadband in rural areas and how it affected Missourians’ everyday lives.

In Hickory County, rural businesses are affected by the lack of reliable broadband. Rufus Harris, who competes in auto auctions online for a living, often wakes up in the early hours of the morning to try to connect to the internet before the rest of the area is awake.

When that doesn’t work, he said he often travels to the nearest Super 8 and pays for a motel room to have access to somewhat reliable Wi-Fi. Harris is just one example of how not having broadband makes it harder to compete in today’s world.

Wisper will receive over $1.3 million to expand into Hickory County, according to the FCC news release.

“I still have a lot of problems with trying to work live auctions due to the horribly slow speed that CenturyLink provides,” Harris said in a recent interview. “I hope the new internet provider you mentioned hurries to Hickory County — we could use some high-grade competition.”

Schools in Osage County don’t have a strong enough connection for students to use the internet or for teachers to give lessons without problems. Almost $7.5 million will be allocated for expansion in Osage County.

Telehealth services also rely on internet access to conduct sessions, which is important for Pulaski County residents. Over $545,000 will be allocated for expansion in the area.

Wisper will also use over $443,000 in Boone County.

Statewide, the federal commission is allocating a total of $254.7 million to 11 providers. The auction in August was intended to target areas of Missouri that otherwise would not receive economic assistance for broadband expansion, according to previous Missourian reporting.

More than 95,000 homes and small business in Missouri could gain access . to high-speed internet.

The program will distribute $1.48 billion nationally to 103 providers in 45 states. Missouri was allocated more funding than any other state, and 90 of the state’s 114 counties were targeted by the fund.

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January was named after the Roman mythological god, Janus. Janus had eyes in the front and back of his head. Thus, he was supposed to be able to look backward and forward at the same time. No doubt, you have noticed we humans are not designed like Janus. Our eyes are only on the front of our head.

Perhaps there is a lesson in that bit of anatomy. God made us to look forward. We must turn our head to look backward. God fashioned us so that it is much more difficult to look backward than forward. Despite that truth, we spend lots of time looking back. We look at “how we have always done it.” We look at “the good old days.”

Surely, we ought to remember the past and learn from it; but memory is the faculty that should be engaged, not vision. Memory, however, can be faulty. We tend to remember things as we think they were rather than truthfully. One hurting pastor quipped, “All our church's former pastors were perfect. My people have told me so.”

There are many practical reasons not to look backward. Not only do we remember it through rose colored glasses, but we cannot change the past. It is “water under the bridge, spilt milk.”

One reason we like to look back rather than forward is because it is easier. We can see the past, at least we think we can, but not the future. Jesus noted most people choose the broad easy path rather than the narrow way (Matthew 7:13).

My words here are more than quaint instructions for a new year.

These words are directives from God's word. The wise King Solomon said, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). The Apostle Paul penned “Forgetting what lies behind, I press forward” (Philippians 3:13ff).

Jesus observed, “Anyone who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9: 62).

Don't take my word for it. Follow God's word. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and move confidently into the New Year. God is in it.

— Pastor Corey Norman; Youth Pastor yan Beenken. Sunday services at 8:20 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:40 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Stickin with Jesus practice 5:30 p.m. Sundays; Men s Bible Study 6 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 6 p.m. every second Sunday monthly. isit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also oin us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.5427 — ev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m.

— ev. obert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m.

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McWilliams resigns as coroner effective Dec. 31 A resignation letter from David McWilliams, coroner, was received during the meeting. His resignation is effective on Dec. 31.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that his crew would be continuing work on the shop this week. They will also be cutting firewood.

Ben Becerra called regarding when the 2019 budgets are due.

Bills were approved. Minutes from the last meeting were approved.

Andy Macias from Snyder and Associates met with the commissioners to finalize paperwork on BRO 34.

Marion Township business was discussed regarding gravel charged by a non-board member.

Kyle Stith, funeral director for McWilliams Funeral Homes effective January 1, 2019, met with the commission. Procedures and services were discussed.

The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

This information is taken from the minutes of the Dec. 26, 2018, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. David Cox and Wayne Uthe were present.

Jim Ruse was absent.

Salvador Hernandez, Gallatin, will be arraigned Jan. 9 before Judge Ryan Horsman on felony charges of sodomy first degree, kidnapping second degree, assault third degree, rape first degree and misdemeanors of patronizing prostitution and assault fourth degree. Three separate cases against Hernandez were bound over from the Associate Division on Dec. 18-19.

Other cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs.

Charles R. Bradshaw II, Jefferson, IA, property damage first degree, E felony, leaving scene of accident, A misdemeanor, careless and imprudent driving, A misdemeanor; State vs. Angela M. Labee, Jameson, stealing motor vehicle, stealing, and forgery, all D felonies, and attempted stealing, E felony; State vs. Allen David Coates, Gallatin, two counts of possession of child pornography, B felony and D felony.

Civil cases filed: PST Enterprises, Cameron, vs. Randall

Turner and Christina Turner, Weatherby, change of venue from Livingston County.

A ssoc i ate Ci rc ui t William J. Walker, Kansas City, was charged Dec. 30 with endangering another by causing person to come in contact with bodily fluids, E felony. Walker was an inmate at the DaviessDeKalb Regional Jail on Dec. 8.

Walker spit into an officer’s face when the officer opened the cell door.

Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $68.50 for moving traffic violations and $116.50 in most criminal cases.

Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Kelly A. Turner, Jamesport, tampering with physical evidence, probation violation, probation revoked, one year jail; two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, probation violation, probation revoked, $500 fine on each count.

Malik A. Stokes, Des Moines, IA, speeding, $80.50; possession of marijuana amended to nonoperating, $300.

Sydney D. Eddins, Cameron, careless and imprudent driving amended to no accident, $200; speeding, $80.50; possession of marijuana, $300; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150; minor in possession of liquor, 30 hours community service, $10.

Tanisha M. Oshia, Breckenridge, driving while intoxicated, set aside guilty plea; new sentence entered, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.

Tabitha A. Myers, Albany, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.

Zachary A. Pittman, Rosendale, followed too closely, $80.50.

Thorin A. Green, Cameron, possession of marijuana amended to non-operating, $300; no seat belt, $10.

Kevin Del Villar Hernandez, Alpharetta, GA, speeding, four days jail; no valid license, $300.

Joshua B. Detherage, St. Joseph, careless and imprudent driving, accident, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, eight hours of community service; driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years pro-

bation, 30 hours of community service; no seat belt, $10.

Micah S. Delaney, Cameron, possession of drug paraphernalia amended to non-operating, $150.

Randy Turner, Weatherby, passing bad checks, $25.

Assessor’s Office Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field reviewing and picking up new construction in Jackson, Jamesport, and Washington Townships.

Recorder’s Office Marriage licenses issued: Michael Lee Hart, 37, and Jessica Lynn Hanna, 35, both of Chillicothe.

W arranty D eeds Tracts in Monroe Township from Roy Jr. and Tracey Hazzard to Dale O. and Jenny Hazzard; tracts in Monroe Township from Dale O. and Jenny Hazzard to Roy Jr. and Tracey Hazzard; tract in Washington Township from Jeaneen and Mark Boyer and Glenda Marshall to Stephen and Kimberly Marshall; tract in Washington Township from Mark A. Marshall to Stephen and Kimberly Marshall; tracts in Jefferson Township from Jason and Gayle Bland to Derek and Cathy Cole; tract in Washington Township from S. Dolores Tolen to Midwest Farms LLC; Lake Viking lots #1736, #1737, #1738, and #2501 from Kristi Chapman to Andrew Blair Butler; Lake Viking lots #1736, #1737, #1738, and #2501 from Ronald Frederick to Andrew Blair Butler; tract in Jamesport Township from Max and Carolyn Grisamore to Max Grisamore, Denise Town and Stacey Heyne, trustees of the Max Grisamore and Carolyn Grisamore Revocable Living Trust; tract in Lincoln Township from Charles and Sue King to Carl and Kendra K. Hanes; tract in Grand River Township from McWilliams Family Farms LLC to James P. McWilliams, Philip C. McWilliams, Scott A. McWilliams, and Stephen A. McWilliams, an undivided one-fourth interest each; tract in Grand River Township from James P. McWilliams to Bottomland Farms LLC; tract in Grand River Township from Philip C. and Janeen K. McWilliams to Bottomland Farms LLC; tract in Grand River Township from Stephen and M. Susan McWilliams to Bottomland Farms LLC; tract in Grand River Township from Scott and Lisa McWilliams to Bottomland Farms LLC; partial lots in Gallatin from Corey and Maria Norman to D. Sue Cecil; Lake Viking lot #445 from Harry and Vicki Lockridge to Sunrise 445 LLC; lot in Gallatin from Frankie L. Burns to Stacy and Kristy Burns; tract in Colfax Town-

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D onna L ee L ove 193 4 -2018 Graveside services for Donna Lee Love will be held at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home, Kansas City, at 11 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2019; the office will provide map to the gravesite. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held immediately following service at Margaritas Restaurant in Martin City. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org or your favorite charity in her memory.

Donna Lee (Phillips) Love, 84, Independence, formerly of Gallatin, died on Dec. 29, 2018.

Donna was born April 4, 1934, in Kansas City, to Laverne and Georgia Phillips. In 1951 she married Marvin Leroy Love making a home in Kansas City, later moving to Gallatin. Together they raised five children; After moving to Gallatin in the mid ‘70s Donna and Marvin owned and operated Love Buds Flowers & Gifts on the square.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband Marvin in 1990.

Survivors include five children, David Love, Independence, Dennis (Sheryl) Love, Lake Ozark, Marsha Love, Lee’s Summit, Candice Prentice, Princeton, and Jason (Kendra) Love, Independence; eight grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

Max G ri sam ore 193 5 -2018 Max Grisamore, 83, Jamesport, died on Dec. 24, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

Max was born in Daviess County on Oct. 1, 1935, to Virgil Grisamore and Evelyn (Robinson) Grisamore, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Dean, and a sister, Kathryn Jean.

Max graduated from Trenton High School in 1953. After graduating he worked briefly in Joliet, IL, for Caterpillar and then returned to Jamesport where on March 15, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Trimble.

Max was a farmer his entire life and was a recipient of the Missouri Star Farmer award. In addition, he proudly served his country in the Army reserves, and he served his community as a member of the Tri-County School Board and FFA supporter. He was a member of the

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Survivors include his wife Carolyn of 59 years, two daughters, Denise (Stephen) Town, Maryville, and Stacey (Alan) Heyne, Kansas City; one brother, James, Brookfield, WI; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Max Grisamore were held Dec. 29, 2018, at the Jamesport United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Jamesport Masonic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Jamesport, and the Jamesport FFA Chapter. Arrangements were

by McWilliams Funeral Home in Jamesport.

Ch arles Elli ott 194 3 -2018 Charles “Chuck” Wayne Elliott, 75, Trenton, died Dec. 30, 2018, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services for Charles Elliott are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. He will be cremated following the services. Memorial donations are suggested to the First Christian Church of Trenton.

Charles Wayne Elliott was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Trenton, to Donald and Phyliss (Ewing) Elliott. Charles lived in Jamesport until 1955 when he moved to Trenton where he attended school. In the late 1960s he worked for L.E. Meyers in electrical construction. In 1976 he moved to Ridgeway and worked for Missouri Public Service. He then moved to Trenton where he was a lineman, then to Clinton in 1980, and back to Trenton as a serviceman. After moving to Lexington he retired as operations manager with Aquila and then moved back to Trenton.

On Aug. 20, 1994, he was united in marriage to Bernice VanFleet at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Charles served as third ward councilman from 2006 until 2016 and was a C.A.S.A. volunteer for 10 years. He was a member of the Trenton First Christian Church and Elks Lodge #801 in Trenton.

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ship from Randy G. Phelps to Randy G. Phelps, trustee of the Randy G. Phelps Revocable Trust.

T rustee’ s D eed Lake Viking lot #67 from Leslie V. Kruse, trustee of the Leslie V. Kruse Trust, to Lowell C. Kruse and Leslie V. Kruse, trustees of the Lowell C. and Leslie V. Kruse Trust.

T rustee’ s D eed under A c ti ve T rust Tracts in Washington Township from Jerry A. Winburn, trustee of the Jack L. Winburn and Jerry A. Winburn Revocable Living Trust, to Midwest Farms LLC. e efic r eeds Tracts in Washington Township from Stephen and Kimberly Marshall to Kimberly Beth Marshall, August Wood Marshall and Joshua Caleb Marshall as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Monroe Township from Sharon K. Henderson to Reed Scott Henderson and Paxton Wade Henderson; Lake Viking lot #2311 from George R. and Judith A. Bauer to Annette M. Howard LDPS; tract in Harrison Township from James and Rebecca Weldon to Hannah L. Sherrow; Lake Viking lot #161 from James and Rebecca Weldon to Hannah L. Sherrow

and Hunter Thomas Ford, an undivided one-half interest each, joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Harrison Township from James and Rebecca Weldon to Hannah L. Sherrow.

Q ui t Clai m D eeds Partial outlot in Gallatin from Glenda Darlene Patton to Steven M. Patton; Lake Viking lot #2195 from Viking Valley Association to Soper Family Trust; lots in Altamont from Irene and William Jones to David and Judy Hilton; tract in Jefferson Township from Elizabeth A. Spaulding-Langdon to Elizabeth A. Spaulding-Langdon and John P. Langdon and Theresa Anne McCrary and Richard J. Langdon as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lots #1185, #1186, #1187 from Robert A. Rost to the Robert A. Rost Revocable Trust; tract in Union Township and tract in Gallatin from Delores Elder, Dee and Jean Myers, Richard Hogan, Jerry Hogan, Billy and Linda Hogan, Ronnie and Angela Hogan, Tracy and Bruce Carder, and Justin and Neesa Hogan to Nathan Carder; tract in Union Township and tract in Gallatin from Travis Hogan to Nathan Carder.

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Survivors include his wife Bernice of Murfreesboro, TN; son, Chanse Elliott of Trenton; stepson Jeff Brown and wife Sherris (Lymer) Brown of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Pat Reger and husband Al of Chicota, TX; brother, James Elliott and wife Nancy of Excelsior Springs; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

L uretta L eB lanc 1924 -2018 Funeral services for Luretta Fern LeBlanc will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Trenton. Memorials and contributions are suggested to the Three Rivers Hospice Care.

Mrs. LeBlanc, a 94-year-old resident of Trenton, died Dec. 31, 2018, at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Mrs. LeBlanc was born on Dec. 18, 1924, in Mercer County, the daughter of Earl E. and Essie (Hamilton) Hann. She attended school in Mercer County and graduated from Princeton

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE IN PARTITION TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., on the order of the Honorable R. Brent Elliott, Circuit Judge of Daviess County, Missouri, the sheriff of Daviess County, Missouri will sell to the highest bidder, for 10% in cash, certified funds or wire transfer on the date of sale, with the balance to be paid in cash, certified funds, or wire transfer within 30 days thereafter, the real property described as: The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, in Township 60 of Range 28, in Daviess County, Missouri.

Said sale shall take place and be conducted at the south door of the Daviess County courthouse in Gallatin, Missouri.

Ben Becerra, Sheriff of Daviess County, Missouri

High School in 1943. She married Carl J. LeBlanc on July 18, 1963, in Gallatin.

Mrs. LeBlanc was a longtime Trenton businesswoman, co-owning and operating LeBlanc Construction Company and the Starlite Skate Center.

In addition, she was a tenured den mother for the Cub Scouts.

Mrs. LeBlanc was a member of the Church of Christ and served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a lifetime member of the Mercer County 4-H. She was preceded in death by

her parents; her husband; one brother, Junior Hann; two sisters, Lucille Williams and Lois Hann; one brother-in-law Billy G. Williams; one sister-in-law Dorothy Hann, one grandchild Michael Croy, and one nephew Ronnie Hann.

Survivors include two sons, Garry Croy and his wife, Bev, of Trenton, and Larry Croy and his wife, Sharon, of Happy, Texas; five grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren, including Mason Croy of Gallatin; and one greatgreat grandchild.

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Circuit Judge Brent Elliott, far right, swore in Daviess County elected officials during a ceremony held Dec. 28. The General Election was held Nov. 6. Taking the oath of office, from left, are Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney; Jane McKinsey, recorder of deeds; Daren Adkins, associate circuit judge; and Pam Howard, clerk of the circuit court. Not pictured: Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner. [Staff photo/TLH]

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GHS students examine insurance with help of local agent Tara Burns Gallatin FBLA members Gloria Hernandez, Jessica Hart, and Landon Corwin had the privilege of inviting local insurance agent Tara Burns of Lockridge Insurance Agency, LLC to Gallatin High School on Dec. 13 as part of the chapter’s Partnership with Business Project. Mrs. Burns spoke with Mrs. Holcomb’s personal finance class about the importance of insurance and the role it plays in successful financial planning.

As upcoming graduates, it is crucial that young adults are informed about the importance of insurance, how it applies to their daily lives, and the legal requirements associated with auto insurance. Mrs. Burns spoke about liability, auto insurance, and renter/homeowner’s insurance. She used real life possibilities, and explained the insurance needed to protect an individual and their investments in each situation.

Overall, Gallatin FBLA knows that insurance is a crucial part of the adult financial world, and

helping to inform and educate students between the ages of 17-19 will benefit them now and in the future. The goal is that students will take this knowledge with them after graduation.

Gloria Hernandez, Jessica Hart, and Landon Corwin are leading the Gallatin FBLA’s chapter efforts in the Partnership with Business Project for the 2018-19 school year. The purpose of this project is to learn about a business through communication and interaction with the business community.

Other than the class presentation, the students have also interviewed Mrs. Tara Burns about the career opportunities and the educational requirements to pursue a career in the insurance field. In January, they plan to spend an afternoon job shadowing and present what they have learned to chapter members. Finally, they will prepare a 15 page report summarizing the activities and knowledge gained to submit for state competition in April.

Lady Bulldogs manhandle SW Wildcats Gallatin’s varsity girls raised their season record to 7-4 Saturday afternoon by racing past Southwest Livingston, 48-15, in final action during NCMC’s Holiday Hoops.

The Lady Bulldogs led from start to finish and never allowed the Lady Wildcats to get into their offense, forcing 35 turnovers across four quarters of action. Southwest managed a single bucket late in the second quarter and did not score at all in the third period.

Kelsey Maxwell, Karley Salmon and Caragan Baker combined for all but four of Gallatin’s points. Maxwell led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Salmon finished with 15 points, including three long balls from beyond the arc. Baker tacked on 10 points and registered 7 re-

Pattonsburg school approves audit

The Pattonsburg Board of Education approved the 20172018 audit as presented by Dianna Closterman with Westbrook & Company during their meeting held Dec. 17.

High School Principal Tim Harding and Elementary Principal Alan McCrary both gave their reports.

The board approved the withdrawal of $100,000 from the CD and deposit to the regular checking account at BTC Bank.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Pattonsburg School Board meeting held Dec. 17. Board members present were Jason Teel, Greg Coin, Lyle Hoover, Brian Teel, Laura Booth, Nathan Woodward and Stephanie Mason.

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bounds and 7 steals.

Lathrop’s girls rallied in the fourth quarter to overtake Gallatin, 52-47, in Holiday Hoops action on Friday. Maxwell led all scorers with 29 points. Salmon finished with 11 for the Lady Bulldogs.

The Lady Bulldogs are back in action in GRC play on Friday at Polo.

L ak e V i k i ng Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “A New Heaven and a New Earth” from Revelation 21:1-8. The special music “In the Valley He Restoreth My Soul” was by Mattie Radabaugh.

The Ladies Bible Study Group will begin regular meetings again on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. The Youth Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the Adult Evening Bible Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. The monthly fellowship dinner will be held at 6 p.m.

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G allati n U ni ted Meth odi st Jan Johnson played the prelude as Eli Lawinger lit the altar candles. Evan Lawinger sang a special, “Christmas Bells.” Pastor Brad led the song fest. Pastor Brad is organizing a spring confirmation class for students fifth grade and older. Contact him if you are interested.

Jan. 5 is men’s breakfast. Meet at the church at 6:50 a.m. to go to Hamilton Won by Won Center. Kids Quest begins Jan. 9 after school.

L.O.F.T. resumes Jan. 13, 5-6:30.

The next dine in/carry out will be Jan. 27.

G allati n F i rst B ap ti st Wood Marshall gave the welcome and announcements. Mike Henderson led prayer. Julie Willett presented the special music.

Rick Willett read the scripture, and Bro. Garrett presented a message “Who is Jesus? There Are Two Main Questions One Needs to

Answer in Christianity” from Luke 9:18-26. Bible Study was Sunday evening.

There will be no Pioneer Club or JOY Youth on Jan. 2. They will resume meeting on Jan. 9. The Celebration Choir will meet for practice on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. The Keenagers Luncheon will be held on Jan. 3.

Gallatin FBC Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Jan. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. If you would like to donate blood, please contact Myrlene Heldenbrand. The North Grand River Association Senior Society will meet on Jan. 8 for the noon luncheon.

F ri ends i n Ch ri st Shonna Morrison opened the service, and Peggy Earnst offered a prayer. Praise songs were “Shout to the Lord” and “Counting Every Blessing.” The message was “Jesus, Savior or Superhero” by Clay Scroggins of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was based on Matthew 2:1-2. Communion was led by Mike and Peggy Earnst, Bailey Burger and Sarah Morrison. Small group time followed. Lanny and Gina Dixon will be hosting a social on Jan. 6.

G allati n F i rst Ch ri sti an Sunday’s combined service opened with prayer for our congregation by Pastor Corey. The message by Youth Pastor Ryan Beenken was “Hope for the New Year” based on 1 Peter 1:1-12. A fellowship meal followed the service.

Mike and Mitzie Wiley announced

Bulldog season even at 5-5 Gallatin’s boys evened their season record at 5-5 on Monday, beating Hardin-Central, 59-21, on the final day of NCMC’s Holiday Hoops.

Balanced scoring paved the way to a Bulldog victory. Landon Corwin tossed in 10 points. Johnny Stout contributed 9 points.

Tristen Gibson, Riley Holmes and Aidan Adkison each scored 8 points for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs fell to Lathrop on Saturday, 65-43, as the Mules pulled away in the second half from a 26-26 tie game.

Gallatin led by as many as 9 points in the second quarter after an Adkison 3-pointer but the Mules rallied to close out the first half on a 17-8 run. Lathrop never trailed past the 6 minute

mark of the third period.

Dylan Burns led Gallatin with 9 points. Adkison chipped in 8 and Gibson added 7 for the Bulldogs.

Gallatin’s boys travel to Polo on Friday to resume GRC play.

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the birth of grandson, Cohen Dennis Wiley on Dec. 26. Cohen is the son of Bob and Jessica Wiley and has a three-year-old brother, Beckett.

The FOCAS group will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at Joe Jump’s Eatery and Smokehouse to enjoy dinner together.

We will have a baby and child dedication at our 8:20 a.m. service on Feb. 10, with a cake and punch reception following. Area Minister Ron Routledge will bring the message that day.

Prayer requests this week include Cohen Wiley, infant son of Bob and Jessica Wiley, who will have heart valve surgery this week; Sarah Campbell, sister-in-law of Riley and Jordan Rains; Brian and Nicole Roe and family; and Ronetta Burton.

F ai rvi ew Fairview opened with prayers for Fred Caldwell, Tim Caldwell, Cheryl Bonderer, Bonnie Bridgeman, Betty McCulley, Carmen Lee, Rex Vanderslice, Leo and Bev Lang, Jean Burst, Greg Lollar, Julie Fry, Loretta Speck, Arlene Grimes, Joyce Perkins, Jerry Steele, Michelle Lahey, Bill Pettit, Aspen Clark, Corbin Toney, Sexton Plily, Kay Cox, Carmen Lee, and Deanna Newey. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

Happy fifth birthday was sung to Walker Estep by the congregation. Worship began with the ”Doxology“ and prayer by Raymond Searcy. “Joy to the World” was sung by all. Offering was by Whitley Estep and Jeremiah Landry, with prayer by Betty.

Special music was by Kathy and Bob Speck, “Angels, From the Realms of Glory.” Scripture was Isaiah 40:28-31 and the message “Renewed” was by Pastor Shadrach Landry. “Silent Night” was the closing hymn with prayer by the pastor. Next Sunday is 12 noon luncheon and business meeting.

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Lost & Found Two cats lost near 307 East Yats, one Black & White and other is half Siamese. If you find them there is a reward. Contact Henry Cox 660-663-2418.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner: Three bedroom, one bath, utility room, large yard, shed, central heat and air. 718 St. Louis, Chillicothe. $54,500 646-247-3184

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888854-2949.

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m.

Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-358-2682

Garage Sales ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT Shop, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Willow entrance. Open 8am-3pm every Wednesday.

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The Pearl, a wedding barn just outside the city limits of Hamilton, has no problem living up to its definition: A precious thing; the finest example of something. But it actually started as more of a diamond in the rough.

Owners John and Lana Crawford bought a small farm on the south edge of Hamilton some 30 years ago. Through the years they’ve raised four children and developed the farm for row crops and cattle.

Lana was as an elementary principal at the Hamilton school and John continues to work at the Hamilton Bank.

Lana retired from the school about three years ago. She wasn’t ready to be a housewife who waited for her husband to come home. Always a bit of a perfectionist, an over-achiever with a creative bent, she began thinking about building The Pearl.

“I loved old barns as a child growing up on a farm near Jameson,” she says. (She is the daughter of Conrad and Verna Cole.)

“I can spend hours in an old barn thinking about the history, wondering about the people who lived and worked in that time period under those primitive conditions.”

Construction of The Pearl began in earnest in the summer of 2018. The barn consisted of a concrete slab on August 21.

An Amish crew did the raising and, amazingly, the barn was finished and fully functioning in nine weeks.

The first wedding was held on Oct. 27.

Since then, the barn has hosted two weddings, five Christmas parties, and will host a couple proms in the spring.

The 1850s-style barn has the timberframe feel with its hewn square beams. At

the same time, the railings, lighting, and cabinetry lend it a touch of class.

“I think that’s what makes it unique,” says Lana. “It’s a combination of rustic and elegant.”

The barn’s design, incorporating the old and new, was important to the Crawford’s. The Amish barn-builder helped them work out the details, making adjustments to their ideas to get it all to work.

“It’s held together with old wood pegs,” Lana says. “There are a few screws and nails in the interior.”

The barn is roughly 5,000 square feet, 84 foot long and 68 foot wide. It has a 30foot vaulted ceiling, heavy slab steps, and iron chandeliers. A friend of the family built the bar cabinetry. Part of the doors and windows were reclaimed from old houses and barns.

“We are climate-controlled, which allows us to do year-round events,” Lana says.

There’s a bride’s room and a groom’s room, where windows look out over a pastoral setting with rolling hills, ponds, and a herd of cattle milling about. The landscape lends a calm and soothing effect for jittery soon-to-be brides and grooms.

A wrap-around loft runs the length of both sides.

“It’s the coolest place to sit,” says Lana. “You have a bird’s eye-view.”

The loft seats 80 and the downstairs seats around 200.

A pavilion is under construction for outside events. It will have the same timber-frame style as the main barn, open on all sides to catch the breeze.

The staff at The Pearl is currently composed of Lana and John. The kids are recruited as needed.

Lana stays busy. She already has bookings into 2020. Vendors tell her to prepare to be busy every weekend.

“As a retired elementary principal, I’m used to dealing with the public,” she says.

“I love people, so I’m good with the stresslevel.”

When John retires from the bank, they’ll be working at The Pearl together.

“As we grow older, we think it will be easier taking care of the barn than wading through muck to feed the cattle,” Lana says.

In the future they will probably hire

local youth to help. Currently the Penny High School cheerleaders have assisted with wedding parties as fund-raisers.

“We think the wedding barn is a good addition to the community,” Lana says.

“Our guests drive into town to shop and buy gas and eat lunch.”

In addition to weddings, the Pearl is ideal for social parties, meetings, birthday parties, corporate receptions, banquets, family reunions, class reunions, proms, whatever you’re celebrating. The Pearl is located one mile south of Hamilton on Hwy. 13 on Tom Creek Road. For information about pricing, refer to the website or call 816-244-4321.

The Pearl is ready to accommodate your wishes, whether you choose cowboy boots or stilettos, blue jeans or black tie.

The wedding barn has brought the Crawford family new challenges, new opportunities, and especially, new blessings.

“A lot of love went into the building,” Lana says. “And a lot of love will be present for its events.”

John and Lana Crawford welcome you to The Pearl, a wedding barn just outside the city limits of Hamilton