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Pharmacy closing; Shopko faces March 14 deadline to avoid liquidation Shopko and its affiliated companies on Jan. 16 filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors, citing assets of less than $1 billion and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion.

The reorganization plan called for Shopko to close more than 100 stores and sell its pharmacy business to put it in a position to emerge from bankruptcy as a profitable, but smaller, company.

The sale of the pharmacy business was approved Jan. 28 in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska, generating $52 million from the sale of 120 pharmacies to competitors, according to an article in the Green Bay Gazette. Walgreens Co. purchased the as-

sets of 63 of the 120 pharmacies available.

CVS picked up another 13 locations in addition to stores it bought in December.

It is unknown who might have purchased the Gallatin location at this time.

Overall, the sale of the pharmacies generated less revenue than expected.

According to Gallatin Shopko Manager Peggy Simmons, there is no firm date for the closing of the Gallatin pharmacy at the date of this publication, and they are referring customers to other pharmacies to fill prescriptions due to low inventory.

It is unknown how much longer the Gallatin pharmacy will remain open.

Surviving Shopko stores in Missouri are Gallatin, Trenton, El Dorado Springs, and Doniphan. Missouri stores which are definitely closing are Albany, Carrollton and Memphis.

Court documents laid out a schedule through April 15 that Shopko must meet in order to emerge from bankruptcy as a going concern that can still operate a smaller company.

Shopko’s financial reorganization also requires the company to find a buyer or an investor to infuse cash into the operation, but none has been found over the last year.

The timeline, filed in U.S. bankruptcy

court in Nebraska, calls for Shopko officials to: • Auction off the company’s remaining pharmacy assets by Jan. 26 and have the sales approved by Jan. 29.

• Secure a reorganization plan sponsor or show the company can finance operations post-bankruptcy by March 14.

• Get the bankruptcy judge’s approval of the reorganization plan by April 12.

• Emerge from bankruptcy by April 15.

Shopko has the support of its creditors for this plan, but the March 14 date looms large. Failure to meet that deadline ends the process and will result in the company’s liquidation.

City considers storm siren, street projects Poles of progress Signs of improving wireless digital services are as evident as several 100-foot poles erected at locations in Daviess County by Windstream Communications. The Fixed Wireless sites are part of Windstream’s Kinetic Broadband expansion. The expansion also helps meet Windstream’s Connect America Fund (CAF) requirements. Depending on the terrain and the distance from the Fixed Wireless Site, customers should receive 25 to 100 megabits of kinetic broadband speed at qualifying locations, according to Terry Lockhart, Network Operations Manager for Windstream.

The installations should be operational by the end of the first quarter, March 31.

Windstream’s Missouri Fixed Wireless Deployment started in November 2018.

Nine poles will be constructed. The new installations are distinctive with conduits from brackets atop the pole running down to connect to a groundmounted cabinet facility.

You may have noticed these structures erected last fall at 22268 State Highway HH near Lick Skillet; 16012 State Highway UU near Jameson; or at 22646 Highway 69 near Pattonsburg; as well as the one (pictured) that has gone up on Highway 6, west of Winston.

The other five poles will be located as follows: one at the junction of Highway VV and DD and I-35 near Civil Bend; one in McFall; one at Midway and Highway 13 toward Jameson; one at Kodiak and Highway DD, north Lake Viking; and one on Highway 69 and I-35 by the back entrance of Lake Viking.

Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards led a discussion on used storm sirens for sale from nuclear power plants for $7,500 per unit and $12,500 with install.

The used sirens are three to 14 years old. Richards suggested the park, the south end of town, and the west side by the nursing home as possible locations and asked the board if they were interested in adding another storm siren in town. Mayor Ballew recommended a siren be added in the park since there are outside spring and summer activities at the park. Chief Richards will contact the federal surplus for additional details and present to the board.

Chief Richards submitted a report on activity for Jan. 28: two dogs at

large, one structure fire, two property damage, one medical emergency, one peace disturbance, two traffic accidents.

The police department recently referred two cases (six charges) to the state prosecutor and 10 summonses were delivered to the city prosecutor for city court.

There are two dogs in the pound.

Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that a quote of $5,000 was received for milling services for eight hours of milling that could be used for Hill Street, James Street, and High Street. Morey provided possible street projects for 2019. The board will discuss and determine which streets will

Two brothers charged with incest, sexual assault of underage females at rural residence in county Two brothers have been charged with sexually assaulting two underage females while they lived at an Amish residence in rural Hamilton, located within Daviess County, according to a probable cause statement filed by Kimberly A. Grebner, an investigator with the Missouri State Technical Assistance Team.

Daviess County warrants for the arrests of Enos and Alfred Yoder were issued on Jan. 18, with bond set at $85,000. On Jan. 28, both were taken into custody. Enos was arrested in Morgan County, MO, where he was attending a residential treatment program. Alfred was incarcerated in the Monroe County, IA, jail.

Enos Ray Yoder, 21, has been charged with statutory rape in the first degree-sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years old; rape in the

second degree; two counts of incest; two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15; child molestation in the first degree; and sodomy in the second degree.

Alfred N. Yoder, 18, has been charged with statutory rape or attempted statutory rape in the first degree of a person less than 14 years of age; child molestation in the third degree of a child less than 14 years of age; two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15; two counts of incest; and rape in the second degree.

Grebner conducted a forensic interview on Nov. 1, 2018, and a follow-up interview on Dec. 20, 2018, in which anatomical drawings were used for confirmation. She interviewed a 16-yearold female and a 14-year-old female.

Grebner’s report states that the (continued on page 5)

South Harrison to host first ever GRC Interdivisional Showcase

Teams from 16 schools face off for GRC standings

South Harrison High School will be the site of the very first Grand River Conference Interdivisional Showcase, pitting teams from the league’s Eastern and Western divisions against each other to decide overall league standings.

In the past teams have played interdivision games at different sites around the league, but this year all 16 schools will gather on Saturday, Feb. 9, at SHHS, for 8 girls games and 8 boys games that will decide final conference standings.

Under the new format, games will be split between the high school gym and middle school gym, beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding with the championship boys matchup at 9 p.m. Individual matchups have yet to be deter-

mined as teams are still wrapping up their division schedules.

Spectator parking will be located in six different areas on the South Harrison campus.

Bus/shuttle areas will be available for pick-up and drop offs throughout the day. There will be three different access points to enter the school, i. e. the high school front doors, north entrance to the middle school and front door entrance to the middle school.

The cost of admission is $5, and conference passes will not be accepted.

Fans leaving the event must request a wristband if they wish to re-enter without being charged another admittance fee. Concessions will be available in both the high school and middle school (continued on page 9)

be repaved.

City crews have been busy with snow removal. Unfortunately, the city had to decline salt spreading requests from several organizations and businesses due to policy and safety issues, as well as maintaining the city’s own salt supply.

The Ford F250 needs a new transmission that will cost $3,750. It will come with a three year/50,000 mile warranty.

The board approved Morey to go out for bid for the purchase of a new 2019 F250.

MPUA has approved the grant request to be used for the purchase of (continued on page 5)

It’s Trivia Night!

The fourth annual Gallatin Rotary Trivia Contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Spillman Center, 308 South Broadway, Jamesport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and competition begins at 6:30 p.m. Teams are six to eight people. The cost is $20 per person.

Snacks and soft drinks are provided. Contact Stacey Maxwell at 660-605-2142.

State auditor identifies local entities failing to submit financials The State Auditor’s Office is required to notify the Department of Revenue if any city, town, or village fails to timely submit a copy of its annual financial report. In Daviess County, Coffey, Jamesport and Pattonsburg met the requirement; the Village of Altamont did not.

The compilation reports the filing status of those municipalities required to file a financial report by Dec. 31, 2018, and, when applicable, an addendum and a municipal court certification.

The State Auditor’s Office is required to notify the Department of Revenue whether counties, cities, towns, and villages have timely filed.

The filing status for 260 cities, five towns, and 65 villages is presented in the report.

The filing status for political subdivisions other than cities, towns, and villages, is also reported. In Daviess County, Community Ambulance District, Pattonsburg Rescue & FPD and West Fork of Big Creek WSD all met the deadline.

The State Auditor’s Office notes that it has not audited the reports submitted and, accordingly, does not express an opinion or any other assurance on them.

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A Pacific umbilical I’ve always been a sap about anything concerning the USS Missouri. The ship holds a special place in American naval history. It was the location of the end of World War II, the spot on which the Japanese surrender took place which is still enshrined in the deck today.

Former newspaper publisher Joe Snyder made frequent mention of the USS Missouri since he personally witnessed the unconditional surrender of the Japanese. My dad was a WWII naval war veteran who served on a repair ship in the Pacific Theater. Add a little sentimental attraction for things representing our Show-Me State and perhaps you understand where I’m coming from.

But, I suppose for many people, it’s ancient history and a bit odd for any landlubber standing here over 1,750 miles from the Pacific Ocean. And yet, one of the Navy’s newest and most advanced warships, the USS Michael Monsoor, launched last Saturday at Naval Air Station North Island with an interesting connection.

O the Editor s S ike Saturday’s launch was intentionally correlated with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the January 1944 launch of the USS Missouri.

Although separated by 75 years and considerable difference in physical size, there is little distance between

by Darryl Wilkinson what the two ships and their crews represent to America. There are five things to know about what the Navy calls “The Shared Pacific Umbilical of the USS Monsoor and USS Missouri:” 1. America is a maritime nation committed to generating and sustaining combat-ready naval forces.

Before WWII, planning for the Iowa-class battleships began in 1938. The USS Missouri was the last battleship commissioned, joining the Pacific Fleet in 1944. The ship served in Korea before being decommissioned in 1956. Then the Missouri was reactivated in 1984 and fired 28 Tomahawk missiles and hundreds of her feared 16-inch shells to soften Iraqui defenses.

The Missouri was decommissioned for good in 1992. Eventually, the ship was donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association in Pearl Harbor where she can be seen today. Although aircraft carriers developed during WWII altered strategies, the forethought and investment placed in later battleships like the USS Missouri influenced global affairs for more than five decades.

Now, just like the Missouri, the USS Monsoor has a weapons suite and configuration that has yet to be fully tapped. This Zumwalt-class destroyer is a flagship for Adaptive Force Packages, a combination of amphibious and combat ships that extend maritime security across a range of threat environments. And the Monsoor is built for future operations with planning space and communications equipment not only for military but also for humanitarian assistance.

2. A stable, prosperous Pacific favors peace without war.

Most people know President Truman ultimately named the USS (continued on page 3 )

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Explaining the withholding error b y St at e R ep. J E ggl est o n

In last week’s House Budget Committee hearing, the director of the Missouri Department of Revenue was on the hot seat for errors in withholding tables that seem to have led to a temporary shortfall of about $500 million in tax revenue in our state’s $30,000 million budget.

DOR Director Joel Walters fielded a lot of tough questions from committee members concerning the impact to state budget and to citizens who may get a smaller than expected refund in April or possibly pay some instead of get some back. Here’s the whole story.

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An accurate number of dependents should each equate to accurate withholdings, so that come April 15, we won’t have a big refund or a big debt. But some choose to put an inaccu-

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“I always get mixed feeling every year at this time; They come as I reflect on the days I left behind.

It seems like yesterday that New Year’s was here; But here we are again beginning another new year.

365 days were given me with special opportunities galore; One by one they have gone -- never to be restored, Time is a gift from God, allotted to every man; It is mine to us and to do the best I can.

It is not in the past that I’ll seek to stay; It is in the future -- which begins today!”

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M O TTO F O R A NE W YE A R We ain’t what we aughta be; we ain’t what we gonna be.

We ain’t what we wanna be, but thank God we ain’t what we was!

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April 15 tax bill may be a challenge. Everyone else will be a tad richer having kept that money in savings for a little longer.

To know how much to withhold, employers use withholding tables provided to them by the Department of Revenue. It turns out that these tables have had a math error in them for decades, but it was such a small error no one noticed. But with the recent changes to the federal tax code of doubling the standard deduction and eliminating some exemptions, that math error became more pronounced and noticeable.

During his grilling, Director Walters testified that the math error has caused an underwithholding to occur leading to a shortfall of revenue when compared to prior years. He said it will all even out after everyone pays their taxes in a few months, and that the tables have been corrected for 2019 withholdings.

While he is probably right, it is still the department’s job to double-check their math and manage the tax system correctly.

In short, he got the withholding tables wrong.

Building a budget on priorities b y St at e Sen . D an H egem an

On the day of the State of the State address, the governor outlined his budget recommendations. Though constructing the state operating budget is ultimately a legislative process, the General Assembly often works

Warm thoughts for a wintry day What could be better on a wintry day than to sit by a warm fireplace. The fire gives off light and the darkness flees. The fire gives off warmth, and we are no longer cold. Just as God gives us both the fire and the fireplace, so God also sends into our lives people who give bring the light of their wisdom and understanding and the warmth of their love and grace. At times, God sends us words of wisdom and warmth in the words of a poem.

rate number on their W-4 to either intentionally withhold too little allowing more use of their money during the year but owing a big tax bill in April; or to intentionally withhold too much so they receive a refund that “feels” like bonus money. Either way, they will have spent the same amount in taxes.

I have always preferred to under-withhold. That allows me to keep my money in my savings account earning interest for me for a year, and then I pay the taxes I owe in April. To over-withhold would be like loaning the government my money interest free for a year. While I would get the difference back in a refund check, I would get no interest on my loan and lose use of that money in case of an emergency.

Some emphasis has been on the hardship it might cause some Missourians to have a smaller than expected refund or to owe some, come tax-time. But the reality is, this will only be impactful to those whose financial plan is to spend it as fast as they make it. If they have not been setting some of their paycheck aside for a rainy day or a nest egg, then an

I W IL L NO T H U R R Y “I will not hurry through this day!

Lord, I will listen by the way, To humming bees & singing birds, To murmuring trees & friendly words; And for those moments in between, seek glimpses of Thy great unseen.

I will not hurry through this day I will take time to think and pray; I will look up into the sky, where fleecy clouds and swallows fly; And somewhere in the day, maybe, I will catch whispers, Lord from Thee.”

Ralph Cushman So, let’s learn to hasten slowly through life; let’s make the time to read and meditate, make/take the time to enjoy the warmth of family ties and the glow of close friendships.

This world is cold, harsh and dark, so let’s learn to rely on God to warm our hearts with His love, comfort us with His divine Care, and cause us to bask in the His glorious Light!

-- submitted by Dr. Don Kuehle, retired United Methodist pastor, Jackson, MO

alongside the governor’s office to find the best way to appropriate public funds.

As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I look forward to working with the governor on crafting a smart and efficient budget that meets the needs of all Missourians.

In his speech, the governor highlighted the need to improve and maintain Missouri’s vast transportation network and infrastructure needs. I applaud the governor’s initiative in these areas.

I’ve long been a strong proponent of expanding access to high-

speed broadband internet and investing in water infrastructure projects. Additionally, Missouri’s highways and bridges need to be properly maintained. By spending money now on preventive maintenance, we can save money in the long run by avoiding the need for costly repairs.

The governor also announced his support for a 3% pay increase for all state employees. Currently, Missouri has some of the lowest paid state employees in the nation. This makes it much harder to retain talented workers. This is particularly true for our state corrections officers.

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Spike: USS Monsoor (continued f rom Missouri to host the Japanese surrender ceremonies. The Missouri was the flagship for Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet, and the battleship’s deck was a practical choice by providing the greatest square-footage to accommodate all witnessing the surrender.

Other ships seriously considered for host of the surrender ceremonies included the USS South Dakota, for her service record, and the USS West Virginia – which would have been the romantic favorite. She was sunk in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, but was repaired and returned to service. And she was present in Tokyo Harbor when the surrender was being planned.

The choice, however, went to the USS Missouri because the ship-of-the-state battleship was really about the next fight.

America was already in a Cold War against the Soviets. Peace through strength became our nation’s foundational thinking going forward.

The USS Monsoor continues that thinking. Zumwalt-class destroyers are among the most lethal and sophisticated destroyers ever built. Fielding credible, ready and present capability discourages competitor nations from miscalculating.

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4. Toughness: Then and now.

Those who visit the Ford Island waterfront in Pearl Harbor today see the USS Missouri standing watch over the USS Arizona Memorial. The Memorial serves as the eternal tomb for 1,177 sailors who lost their lives in the opening salvo of the nation’s WWII experience.

So, the two ships serve as the American bookends of WWII. The attack on Dec. 7th was a demoralizing gut-punch for the Pacific Fleet, and it serves as perpetual reminder of the commitment required.

The namesake crew of America’s newest ship embodies a more contemporary example.

The ship is named for Master-atArms 2nd Class (SEAL) Petty Officer Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Ramadi, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2006.

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3. If called upon, the U.S. Navy will fight.

At 610 feet long and 80.7 feet wide, the USS Michael Monsoor provides space to execute a wider array of surface, submarine and aviation missions and integrate emerging technologies. With a core crew of 148 officers and enlisted personnel, the nearly 16,000-ton ship is powered by two Rolls-Royce main turbine generators capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots.

The warship possesses stealth, size, power, survivability systems, and computing capacity. The ship is able to operate in shallow, coastal waters, providing land-attack support to ground forces. She has ability to dominate at sea and ashore, now and – importantly – in the future.

The U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command encompassing 100 million square miles, from Antarctica to the Arctic circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. The fleet consists of approximately 200 ships/submarines, nearly 1,200 aircraft, and more than 130,000 Sailors and civilians. The USS Michael Monsoor is the latest in a long line of warships, and will join today’s aircraft carriers, sur-

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Petty Officer Monsoor was positioned on a rooftop with his automatic heavy machine gun in the direction of the enemy’s most likely avenue of approach.

Monsoor was located closest to the egress route out of the sniper hide-sight watching for enemy activity through a tactical periscope over the parapet wall.

While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location.

The grenade hit him in the chest and bounced onto the deck. Monsoor immediately leapt to his feet and yelled “grenade” to alert his teammates of impending danger, but they could not evacuate the sniper hide-sight in time to escape harm.

Without hesitation, and showing no regard for his own life, Monsoor threw himself onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates who were lying in close proximity. The grenade

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detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him.

The U.S. Navy is the world’s premier naval force in no small part because of the American Sailor.

5. For 75 years, America has demonstrated a credible and enduring commitment to a free and open IndoPacific.

As a Pacific nation, America’s Navy has sailed and remains committed to sail wherever international law allows to preserve longstanding ideals of fairness and stability. Once the fiercest of enemies, together the U.S. Navy and Japan have been and remain the strongest of allies, and work closely today.

But today China and Russia are deploying all elements of their national power to achieve their global ambitions. There are competing visions for the future of the Pacific, and even civilian landlubbers and others like me should pay attention.

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From the Portfolio of the Gallatin Writers’ Guild I’m one of those “more is better” kind of cooks. If the recipe calls for a pinch of this, I cheerfully add two heaping teaspoons, whistling all the while. A cup of cheese? Why not two or three? I have yet, in all my years of cooking, to use only a partial bag of pasta. It never looks like enough once it’s boiling in the pot. But that’s okay because I’ve already tinkered with the sauce so much that it’s also doubled in the process. I usually get by with these culinary excesses. In fact, I’m often complimented on my cooking. But there was one memorable instance when I got caught with my apron down.

cess took hours to complete and it was late afternoon when I finished.

Now I know that it’s advised to never offer anyone a dish that you haven’t prepared before. And I do remember thinking as I worked, “Wow! That’s an awful lot of sugar!” So, after letting the pies cool a bit, I cut a test slice for my husband and me. I took the first bite. A piercing sweetness shot through my mouth, curled my tongue and settled into the fillings of my teeth which proceeded to painfully throb.

John took a bite and visibly flinched.

“Not bad,” he gasped, reaching for his coffee. “Not bad” is my husband’s lingo

The $300 Pie

by Jamie Stevens-Beel

We have a lovely old community hall that sits out in the country not far from our home. Built in the 1940’s, it’s mostly unused in these days of TV and texting but still requires some TLC every now and then to keep it in good shape. So the building committee decided to host a community potluck supper followed by a benefit dessert auction to raise funds for a new roof. A perfect opportunity to try the Caramel Apple Pecan Pie recipe I’d just clipped from a magazine. Brimming with butter, sugar and spice, it sounded like a truly decadent delight.

The day of the potluck, I got out enough flour and sugar to make pies both for my husband and for the auction. The recipe called for a rich butter crust filled with sliced apples that had been briefly sauteed in butter, sugar and cinnamon.

Next came a caramel sauce of cream, butter and sugar which was poured over the apples. Chopped, toasted pecans were sprinkled over that, more butter dotted over the top and then the top crust laid on which was later glazed with, you guessed it, more sugar. The whole pro-

for “My god, that’s the worst thing I’ve ever tasted!” I served him tofu lasagna one time to which he responded, “Not bad but a little light on the meat, don’t you think?” as he made himself a roast beef sandwich.

There wasn’t enough time to whip up an alternative so, on our way to the potluck, I instructed my husband to bid on and win that pie back. Anyone familiar with country potlucks understands that they are a brutal judging ground for all women involved. I had taken great pains to protect my culinary reputation throughout the countless potlucks I’d attended since arriving in the county and this ghastly pie was not about to undo all my hard work. Under any and all circumstances, he was to get that pie back.

With most of our neighbors in attendance, the auction started off well. A beautiful plate of brownies brought $15.

Martha Hammond’s gingersnaps sold for twenty. Ruthie Schroeder, known as much for her homemade cinnamon rolls S 6 terms she served as county as for the commissioner, sold a dozen for $30. Then

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up came my pie. As I pinched his arm, hard, my husband dutifully bid $15.

“Make it twenty,” said Paul Harms, the head of the building committee.

“Twenty five,” said my husband.

“Thirty,” countered Paul.

“Thirty five,” said my husband.

“Hey boys, that must be one hell of a pie,” hollered Jimmy Davis. “I’ll put up forty dollars!”

“Fifty,” said my husband with a wan smile. “Sixty,” yelled Paul.

By this point, I was trying to explain to anyone who would listen that it really was a horrid pie and didn’t those darling cupcakes over there look delicious?

But my husband’s continued bids along with my fervent protests only further convinced the crowd that that had to be the best darn pie ever put into a pie plate.

“Ninety dollars,” yelled Tom Colburn.

“A hundred,” hollered Jimmy.

“One ten,” shouted Chris Reece.

My husband, pale and sweating, finally bellowed, “One hundred and fifty dollars!”

A stunned silence fell. The auctioneer shouted, “Sold!” And just as I was drawing a steady breath, Jimmy hollered out, “Heck, I’ll give another $150 if she makes me one, too!” The whole building erupted into wild cheers while my husband was repeatedly thumped on the back and I, shell shocked and despondent, received

countless congratulatory hugs.

We ended up taking home a pumpkin cheesecake for $15 that was so delicious we ate it right out of the pan for breakfast. Our $150 pie went into the trash.

Then I got to work on the one for Jimmy.

I tried my best to tweak the recipe, scaling way back on the sugar, but it came out looking just as dismal as the first.

With a sinking heart, I delivered it to his doorstep where he stood eager as a kid at Christmas. Jimmy just happens to be the president of our fair board and has had many an opportunity to taste blue ribbon pies which made the whole episode even more unfortunate. I reluctantly called a few days later to ask how he’d liked it.

“Not bad,” he said and I swear I could hear him flinch through the phone.

It took a while to repair my reputation. Humbled, I cooked between the lines, feeling chastened and timid with my teaspoons. We ate a lot of meatloaf and mashed potatoes, bland and safe.

But then one day I threw caution to the wind and chopped up 3 cloves of garlic for a kettle of tomato soup instead of the one called for. It was fabulous. I was back.

The meatloaf pan was retired to the back of the cupboard where it hasn’t been seen since. Still, if they ever have another dessert auction, I’m going to take a plain old apple pie. Or maybe peach. There is that recipe for a ginger basil glaze that I’ve been meaning to try. More is always better, right?

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Time for annual healthy heart lunch at DCHD The Daviess County Health Department will be hosting the Fourth Annual Heart Healthy Free Lunch for Women’s Health from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. There will be educational material available. All are invited to attend.

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This year’s menu will be chicken vegetable soup, broccoli salad, and triple berry crisp.

Crouse graduates from MO Valley Kirbie Crouse of Gallatin graduated from Missouri Valley College in December with a BS in agri-business with a concentration in early childhood-special education.

Active Aging Resource Center Feb. 5: Blood pressure/glucose checks 11-12.

If you need a warm place, our center is a warming station from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We are doing MO-PTC forms for Property Tax Credits and Rent Rebates. Charge is $10. Call 660-663-2828 for an appointment or come to the Daviess County Library from 9-12 on Wednesday.

Menus Feb. 4-8 Monday: McRib on bun, baked sweet potatoes, cole slaw, fruit oatmeal crisp; Tuesday: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, carrots, biscuit, mixed fruit; Wednesday: sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, broccoli salad, fruit salad; Thursday: baked potato w/chili and cheese, cottage cheese, peaches, tomatoes, bran muffin; Friday: pork roast, mashed potatoes, spinach salad, raisins, whole grain bread.

Second Harvest is holding a community listening session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 at the River of Life Baptist Church, 811 Walnut Street, Cameron. The session is to develop a five-year plan to achieve its mission. Refreshments will be provided 15 minutes before starting. RSVP to info@ourcommunityfoodbank.org.

A perfect place for plungers on Feb. 23 Pattonsburg MultiThe 12th Annual Polar Plunge school, and top law enforcement. will take place Saturday, Feb. 23. Golden Plunger Awards for the Purpose Center

OATS February Feb. 6 - To Chillicothe Feb. 8 - To Jamesport Feb. 12 - To Gallatin Feb. 15 - To St. Joseph Feb. 19 - To Cameron Feb. 26 - To Gallatin To schedule a ride on any of these routes, call: Gallatin, Marge Hennen, 660-663-2075; Trenton/ Bethany, Joyce Becerra, 660-6633474; Chillicothe, Velma Maddox, 660-663-3216; Jamesport, Galen Wilson, 660-334-0634; Cameron, Marie Toney, 660-663-3477.

at Lake Viking. All proceeds most creative costumes will also Menus Feb. 4-8 from this year’s event will benefit be presented to top group and Monday: ham and beans, fried training and competition for the top individuals. Awards will be potatoes, Brussels sprouts, corn1,200 Special Olympics Missouri presented in the clubhouse im- bread, peaches; Tuesday: spaathletes here in the north area. mediately following the plunge. ghetti bake, lettuce salad, green For the past 11 years, Jim and The Pee Wee Plunge for those beans, garlic toast, Mandarin orJudy Rash and their son Pierce nine-and-under will be at 12 noon; anges; Wednesday: hot turkey on have been vitally involved in the registration is at 11 a.m., and the bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, planning and execution of the fee is $25. buttered broccoli, mixed fruit; Lake Viking Polar Plunge. Jim The easiest way to register is Thursday: chili, ham sliders, lethas been the top fund-raiser in online at www.somo.org/plunge. tuce salad, relish tray, crackers, each of the 11 years of the Lake Participants may also request pa- cinnamon roll, pears; Friday: hot Viking Plunge, raising in total per registration forms from the beef on bread, mashed potatoes over $80,000 for Special Olym- SOMO area office at prawitz@ w/gravy, glazed carrots, fruited pics. somo.org. gelatin.

Judy has been instrumental in the organizing and production of the event. This year, for According to the legend if probably true – somewhere in health reasons and by doctor recommendation, the Rashes Punxsutawney Phil sees his the world.

They say he is basically imare not participating, but they do shadow, there will be six more extend their appreciation to the weeks of winter weather. If he mortal. It’s been the same Punxmany businesses and supporters does not see his shadow, there sutawney Phil for all 132 years of the tradition, according to the at Gallatin and Lake Viking who will be an early spring.

That’s how the Punxsutaw- club. That’s over 15 times longer have been so generous to this special endeavor. The Rashes ney Groundhog Club describes than the upper end of a groundthe Feb. 2 tradition, marking the hog’s typical lifespan. That’s an now live in Galt. old groundhog.

The event is hosted by Chilli- midway point of winter.

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City hall (cont. from page one) new electric poles. The new electric poles have been delivered.

Morey provided a flooring quote from Midwest Floors to replace the flooring in the city hall break room as well as the city administrator’s office. The board requested additional quotes to be presented at the next board meeting.

Bills totaling in the amount of $32,358.07 were approved for payment.

The board discussed the current balance in the GIDA-City Clerk Fund.

Whitfield moved to transfer the City Clerk-GIDA balance of $2,421.04 to the GIDA checking account (The Industrial Development Authority of The City of Gallatin) at Farmers Bank. The vote was Whitfield aye, Evans aye, two abstains.

Walker moved to approve a resolution request for the following changes at BTC Bank and Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri on behalf of the City of

Snow days change library schedule

Wednesdays are Tax Credit Claim days at the library with assistance from Deanna Lewis of the Active Aging Resource Center. Deanna will help assess eligibility for Missouri Property Tax Credit Claims, a tax credit based upon paid real estate taxes or paid rent receipts. The lab is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Also available is a free “facilitated self-assistance” program where taxpayers can prepare their own returns. This option is a link called “My Free Taxes” provided by United Way Worldwide with H&R Block.

Thursday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lunchbox Program—Glucose and blood pressure clinic sponsored by Hospice Partners out of St. Joseph.

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2-3 p.m., Adult Exercise, a communitybased physical activity program designed for older adults. This program is ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m., MAKE-UP Heart & Hands Reflexology active demonstration with Kathy Hensley. For more information, check the calendar on our website www.daviesscountylibrary.

Gallatin, and to execute new signature cards upon final completion of hiring a city administrator. Changes included removing Tony Stonecypher from the signature card and updating Hattie Bailey to Hattie Rains on the signature card.

Walker moved to approve Hattie Rains, John Whitfield, and Barbara Ballew as authorized persons for the Commerce Bank Credit Card.

The memorial request for the cemetery was tabled for the next meeting.

Evans moved to cash in the CD at Farmers Bank in the amount of $65,199.06 and deposit it in the City Clerk-General Fund.

The board delayed the electric service fee increase discussion

for the first meeting in March.

Lockridge moved to authorize Mayor Ballew to sign the resolution to terminate a real estate lease agreement with the Gallatin Fire Protection District.

Closed session was held to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin held on Jan. 28 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Carol Walker, Dan Lockridge, Steve Evans, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, and Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett.

Arrest (cont. from page one) incidents involving Enos occurred between Nov. 28, 2014, and March 31, 2018, at a rural Hamilton residence. The incidents involving Alfred occurred between Feb. 13, 2017, and Sept. 18, 2017, at the same location. The Yoders resided in Daviess County from April 2014 until May 2018.

During the interview on Dec. 20, 2018, and after having been advised of his Miranda Rights, Enos Yoder admitted to multiple incidents of sexual exposure with both victims. He stated the

Area students on CMU fall dean’s list incidents of sexual contact happened in various bedrooms within their residence as well as in the woods surrounding the residence and in their barn or shed on the same property. Enos Yoder resides at Bloomfield, Iowa.

Alfred Yoder resides in Albia, IA, and has an active warrant in Kirksville for failure to appear on the original charge of minor in possession of alcohol. Alfred left the Amish community sometime in September 2017.

Central Methodist University has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester, which names the following area students: Jesse Bird from Gallatin, a business major who studies at CMU’s main campus in Fayette; Kayce Terhune from Gallatin, a business major who studies online; and Miranda Weigand from Weatherby, a chemistry major who studies at CMU’s main cam-

pus in Fayette.

This outstanding academic achievement is awarded to students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester, among other criteria. Out of CMU’s nearly 5,000 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) students, 984 were named to the fall Dean’s.

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No Contest: Bulldogs dominate 2019 GRC Tournament Gallatin varsity wrestlers served notice early and often that the “rock” would not be leaving the GHS gym at the conclusion of Saturday’s Grand River Conference Wrestling Tournament.

With a school record 8 individual champions and 11 medalists overall, the Bulldogs swept to the third straight conference title, in the process more than doubling the score of second place Trenton. Gallatin piled up 161 points in its repeat bid for a title, easily eclipsing the 68 points scored by Trenton.

Senior Graydee Rains, closing in on the school record for most career wins despite some lost matches recently due to bad weather, captured his fourth conference title after quick pins over his only 2 opponents on Saturday. Rains improved to 33-0 in the 220-pound weight class.

Junior Drayton Harris captured his third GRC title on Saturday, pinning 3 of 4 opponents in the 170-pound class, as well as winning a 9-4 decision over runnerup Mark Trump of Trenton.

Harris improved to 35-0 after Saturday’s event.

Senior Ross Critten improved to 31-3 in the 120-pound class

U p c o m i ng E v ent s: Jan. 30 ~ FFA State Degree Selection at Trenton Feb. 2 ~ FBLA District Preliminaries at MWSU Feb. 2 ~ GRC Choir at S. Harrison Feb. 7 ~ FBLA District Leadership Conference at NWMSU Feb. 9 ~ USA Wrestling Tourney at Gallatin High School

after pinning aopponents from Stanberry and Albany. Critten came away with his third GRC title in the last 3 seasons.

Senior Ayden Wayne, wrestling at 126 pounds, won all 4 matches on Saturday to claim his second GRC championship.

He won a major decision over Dylon Pappert of Stanberry in the title match. Wayne claimed his 22nd win of the season on Saturday, against 6 losses.

Junior Tom Crouse exited Saturday with his second GRC title to go with a runnerup finish in 2017. Crouse pinned a pair of opponents and won a 9-3 decision over Polo’s Joseph Hilburn for the title of the 160-pound class. Crouse improved to 27-8 on the season.

First time conference champions for the Bulldogs are freshman Andon Allen, sophomore Jacob Maize and senior Owen Schweizer. Allen made short work of his 4 matches by pinning every opponent in the first period. He improved to 31-3 after the day’s competition in the 106-pound weight class. Maize won his first GRC title in the 145-pound class after a fourth place finish last season. He pinned 5 opponents to improve to 20-14. Schweizer claimed the conference title with 4 victories in the 152-pound class, improving to 12-3 in the process. Schweizer was runnerup last season in the 182-pound class.

Freshman Rodell Sperry wrestled as well as any Bulldog on Saturday put found himself up against unbeaten Wyatt

Gallatin wrestlers captured a third consecutive Grand River Conference title on Saturday, picking up a school record eight individual titles in the process. Weather permitting, the Bulldogs will travel to Stanberry tomorrow (Thursday) to take on the host Bulldogs, along with St. Joseph Layfayette. Gallatin will also take part in Saturday’s Albany Tournament.

Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. [Staff photo/DC] Segar of Polo in the 132-pound title match. Sperry took a 6-1 lead early in the match but couldn’t hold on as Segar pulled out a 15-9 victory. Sperry’s runnerup finish nonetheless upped his season record to 28-8.

Senior Justice Fry placed third for the Bulldogs in the 195-pound class. Freshman Dyson Fry also earned a third place medal in the 295-pound class.

The Bulldogs defeated Hamilton on Tuesday, 43-33. Harris and Wayne won contested matches for Gallatin.

The Bulldogs travel to Albany High School on Saturday for the Albany Tournament.

Missouri blows big lead against LSU

by B enj a m i n H er r o l d For 38 of the 40 minutes of game time Saturday night, Missouri looked like it was going to land its biggest win of the season, playing against No. 25 LSU at home. Then came two minutes the Tigers won’t soon forget, as well as an overtime no one saw coming.

Missouri (10-8, 1-5 in SEC) blew a 14-point lead with 2:14 remaining, ultimately losing 86-80 in overtime.

The collapse began with a barrage by LSU’s Skylar Mays,

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who reeled off three straight three-point plays, each followed by a Missouri turnover. Two of those were shots from beyond the arc, and one was an oldfashioned three point play, a layup and foul and additional free throw.

Then Missouri’s Jordan Geist, who had a tremendous game overall, made just one of two free throws, and LSU (16-3, 6-0 in SEC) buried yet another three, this one by Tremont Waters to make it 71-68 with 1:21 to (continued on Page 10)

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Bulldogs split with Milan in GRC East play The Max is back.

After missing the last 6 games with a knee injury, senior Kelsey Maxwell returned to the Gallatin lineup in a big way, scoring 20 points while shooting 61% in the paint and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead the Lady Bulldogs to a 61-42 GRC victory over Milan on Tuesday.

Gallatin trailed after the opening quarter, 15-11, but sprinted to a 27-21 advantage at the break. A 20-7 third quarter surge effectively put the game out of reach for the Lady Wildcats, who absorbed their first loss in GRC East Division play.

Due to cancellations, Milan has 3 East Division games remaining, which will delay pairings for the upcoming interdivisional showcase at South Harrison.

A bucket by Caragan Baker early in the third period gave the Lady Bulldogs their first lead since the opening shot of the game. From there, the Lady

Bulldogs went on a 10-2 run capped by a Karley Salmon trey and baskets by Maxwell and Madalyn Shubert.

Gallatin, which improved to 4-3 in the GRC and 11-7 overall, led by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter, but the Lady Wildcats were able to close to 5541 with under 2 minutes to play.

Salmon and Baker combined to hit 5 of 6 free throws down the stretch.

Defensively, Gallatin held Milan to 18 points under their per-game scoring average.

Salmon finished the game with 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Baker tallied 14 points.

Mi l a n bo y 7 8, G a l l a t i n 42 Milan’s boys picked up their 17th straight win Tuesday night with a second half surge that carried them to a 78-42 victory against the Bulldogs, who entered the contest in second place in GRC East standings.

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within 3 points of the lead with 2:15 remaining in the first half but the Wildcats surged to a 36-24 advantage before Landon Corwin banked in a 3-pointer for Gallatin at the buzzer.

The Wildcats caught fire in the third period, going on a 22-5 run late in the quarter to take a 60-38 lead into the final 8 minutes.

Johnny Stout came off the bench to lead the Bulldogs with 13 points. Landon Corwin chipped in 8 for Gallatin, which fell to 4-3 in the GRC and 9-8 overall.

Ryan Dabney led the Cats with 27 points and surpassed the 1,000 point career mark during the fourth quarter.

Gallatin teams travel to Albany on Friday and return home to face King City on Tuesday.

Gallatin will also head to Hamilton next Wednesday to take on the Hornets in a double header added to the schedule.

Winston boys #1 seed in HDC Tournament; tip off at Grundy R-5 K arley Salmon leads the fast break charge for Gallatin during Tuesday night’s GHS victory over Milan.

Aidan Adkison works through a full court press by Milan’s Wildcats. [Staff photos/DC]

Local police, 911 offer cold weather advice • The Gallatin olice Department advises you to watch out for frostbite. Frostbite on exposed skin is possible in 30 minutes in the below freezing wind chills.

Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.

Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Wear a hat, because much of your body heat can be lost from your head.

G r a v el r o a d s Daviess County Central 911 has received several calls regarding the ice/snow conditions on gravel roads. Your township is responsible for maintaining gravel roads, not MoDOT or Daviess County. If you have concerns, contact your township board members or maintainer operator. If you do not know who to call, you can contact the Daviess County Clerk at 660-663-

3300, Ext. #5 for that information.

P o r t a bl e h ea t er s Area fire departments caution you to turn off portable heaters whenever leaving the room or going to bed and have a threefoot “kid-free zone” around space heaters and fireplaces. Keep anything that can burn outside the 3-foot zone, too.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause flu-like illness or death. Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen during extremely cold weather when individuals try warming their homes through unconventional methods. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, call 911 immediately and get the victim to fresh air.

Winston’s boys are the top seed in the HDC Conference Tournament, which tips off Saturday and runs through Friday, Feb. 9, at Grundy County High School. The Redbirds will face Tri-County at 4:40 p.m. in the opening round. The Lady Redbirds will play North Harrison at 3:20 p.m.

Gilman City’s girls open up against Grundy County at 12:40 p.m. The GC boys will take on North Harrison at 12 p.m.

Consolation semifinals will be played on Monday, and championship semifinals will be played on Tuesday. The fifth place and seventh place games will take place on Wednesday.

Third place games will be played next Thursday. Championship games are set for Friday at 6 p.m. for girls and 7:30 p.m. for boys.

Area Basketball Scores P a t t o nsbur g 40 , N . H a r r i so n 3 2 ( G Weatherby Bailey 18 pts.

K adence Johnson 8 pts.

P a t t o nsbur g 5 2 , N . H a r r i so n 41 ( B Cameron Jones 15 pts.

Connor I reland 13 pts.

Carter Crone 10 pts.

Trevor I reland 9 pts.

T r i -C o unt y 6 6 , P a t t o nsbur g 5 3 ( G Bailey 18 pts.

Johnson 9 Pts. Grace Warner 9 pts.

P a t t o nsbur g 6 9 , T r i -C o unt y 2 0 ( B Z ane Reed 13 pts.

Crone 12 pts.

Dylan McCrary 10 pts.

S t a nber r y 9 1 , P a t t o nsbur g 2 4 ( G P a t t o nsbur g 5 6 , S t a nber r y 2 8 ( B T. I reland 18 pts.

Jones 12 pts.

C. I reland 10 pts.

W i nst o n 6 6 , B r ec k enr i d g e 3 7 ( G Sophie Pliley 32 pts.

Teagan Caldwell 10 pts.

Mer c er 6 4, W i nst o n 2 5 ( G ) Pliley 10 pts.

W i nst o n 5 5 , Mer c er 41 ( B ) Lewis 31 pts.

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2019 budget approved by commissioners sion that the snow and ice from Revocation Review: Donna B ud g et H ea r i ng Jim Ruse, presid- their metal roof was doing some D. Redden vs. Missouri Departing commissioner, damage to the guttering. The ment of Revenue was dismissed opened the budget commission will address any by the parties.

Ma r r i a g e hearing with the damages as soon as the weathMichael James Jessa, 30, and reading of the beginning account er warms up and the existing ice Lacey Dawn Meador, 23, both of balances. Discussion was held and snow are gone.

The commission received a Chillicothe, were married Jan. regarding the approved departmental budgets. The proposed bid from Grand River Heating 28, 2019, by Judge Daren L. Ad2019 budget was reviewed, and and Cooling to put a new heat/ kins. it was noted that it had been cool system in for the assessor’s Assessor’s Office available for public viewing in office. David Cox will make conAssessment sheets are due the county clerk’s office since tact with the National Historical March 1. If you need help filling Jan. 15, 2019. David Roll, EMA Preservation Society to get perout your sheet, please contact director, and Ronetta Burton, mission to make the necessary the office at 660-663-3300 Ext. 1. adaptations to the outside wall of county clerk, were the only other Assessor Sally Black and persons present at the hearing. the building for the installation.

Deputy Assessor Diane McLey There were no public comments. The issue was tabled until more will attend training at the Lake David Cox made a motion to ap- information can be obtained. of the Ozarks from Feb. 4-7.

The commission inspected prove the balanced budget for Q ui t C l a i m D eed s 2019 as presented; Wayne Uthe water damage on the third floor, Lake Viking lot seconded and the motion passed maintenance issues, and a bro#31129 from Andy ken water cooler to see what unanimously. and Oakley Bowen to Jim Ruse had a discussion needed to be done to correct Kendall and Nancy with the commission regard- these building repair issues.

Petrie; Lake Viking The meeting adjourned at ing bond amounts and whether lot #3105 from William F. and any additional coverage for the 4:15 p.m.

The above information is tak- Norma D. Cullen to William F. county or any elected official is needed. More information will en from the minutes of the Jan. and Norma D. Cullen.

W a r r a nt y D eed s be gathered. Ronetta Burton 23, 2019, meeting of the Daviess Lake Viking lot #1783 from will furnish information on exist- County Commission. The meeting bonds and costs, along with ing convened at 10:25 a.m., due Fitzgerald Family LLC to Averexisting Midwest Public Risk to inclement weather. All com- lie Ingram; tracts in Union and Jackson Townships from Robert coverage which the county has. missioners were present. and Johna Merritt to The Powell The issue was tabled until next Civil cases filed: Ford LLC; lots in Pattonsburg week.

Desirae Holliday, from JPMorgan Chase Bank NaPam McNeel, collector-treaGallatin, vs. Wesley tional Association to Anna Morsurer, met with the commission Holliday, Coffey, dis- ris; Lake Viking lot #1764 from to discuss a taxpayer’s request solution of marriage; to waive the penalty on 2018 Stephanie D. Cobb vs. William Tonya McCrea to Martin and Rataxes due. After discussion, the R. Cobb, Belton, dissolution of chel Ray; Lake Viking lot #1771 from Randy and Jana Hanson to commission decided to uphold marriage; Jeffrey and Katherine Henderthe collector’s decision to deny Department of Employment the taxpayer’s request to waive Security vs. Jerald W. Uthe, Win- son; Lake Viking lot #2542 from John and Pamela I. Homan to the penalty. ston, certificate of assessment John Jr. and Jennie Bickmore.

The commission received of overpaid benefits; Beneficiary Deeds several invitations to attend State of Missouri vs. Genaro Tract in Jackson Township dinners during the County Com- Alberto Nunez-Ugarte, Criminal missioners Association Meeting Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) from Sherry L. Skinner to Harry D. Skinner III and Lucas T. Skin(CCAM) coming up in February, proceeding. ner as tenants in common; block and decided to attend the Howe A sso c i a t e D i v i si o n in Jamesport from Sherry L. Company, LLC dinner. RSVPs C i v i l C o ur t Skinner to Harry D. Skinner III have been sent. The commission Suits on account: Absolute and Lucas T. Skinner as tenants will not meet on Feb. 6 due to atResolutions Investments vs. in common. tending the mandatory training.

Charady A. Glidewell, change of The next commission meeting venue. A default judgment was will be Feb. 13, 2019.

S ex O f f end er R eg i st r y entered for Wakefield & AssociDeputy Robert Mazur met ates and against Natalie J. HoY ou can easily search for sex with the commission to update rinek et al. them on an estimated time of aroffenders who live in specific Other contract: Merchants rival (ETA) for the new sheriff’s areas on the Missouri State Credit Adjusters Inc. vs. Jason vehicles. The ETA is unsure at Highway Patrol Sex Offender Moore was dismissed by the this time, but delivery is estiRegistry. The website is http: // parties. A default judgment was mated to be April or May of 2019. entered for Merchants Credit www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/CJ38 / Sherri Carder, health depart-THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES Adjusters Inc. and against DersearchRegistry.j sp ment, sent word to the commisrick Eaton.

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www.daviesscountysheriff.com 1 -2 2 -2 0 1 9 • eather conditions are causing slide offs to continue.

9 am - Court in session.

1 -2 3 -2 0 1 9 • eather conditions continue to cause slide offs.

2 pm – Jamesport, out regarding DFS Investigation.

1 -2 4-2 0 1 9 2:29 pm - Vehicular accident Highway 6 and 18th. No injury reported.

2:49 pm - Vehicular accident in Gallatin.

• Slick road conditions are causing numerous slide offs and rollovers.

1 -2 5 -2 0 1 9 12:35 am- Roads still ice covered and slick.

8:04 am – Jamesport, report of break-in and items stolen.

2:53 - Report of horses out on Highway 6 and EE. Owner located.

1 -2 6 -2 0 1 9 11:49 am - Secondary roads are slick and slush covered.

5:59 pm - Deer vs. vehicle, I-35 SB near 72 mm; no injury reported.

1 -2 7 -2 0 1 9 1:26 pm – Altamont, Steve Periman, 45, Altamont, was placed on 24-hour hold pending warrant for domestic assault.

1 -2 8-2 0 1 9 12:42 am – Jamesport, report of buggy on its side. Two buggies involved. No injury reported.

9 am - Court in session.

6:54 pm – Altamont, out regarding domestic assault.

• obert owalski, 25, Columbia, was picked up at Boone County Corrections and transported to DDCRJ on two misdemeanor FTA warrants. Bond is $2,000 and $1,000 cash only.

• Mohamed D. Traore, 2 , Iowa City, IA, was picked up at Johnson County Jail, Iowa, and transported to DDCRJ on a

felony probation violation warrant. No bond.

• Enos oder, 21, loomfield, IA, was picked up in Morgan County, MO, and transported to DDCRJ on a felony warrant.

Bond is $85,000 cash only.

• Alfred oder, 1 , Albia, IA, was picked up in Monroe County, IA, and transported to DDCRJ on a felony warrant. Bond is $85,000 cash only.

1 -2 9 -2 0 1 9 7:53 am – Jamesport, out regarding theft.

• Dillon Curtis, 20, Gallatin, was picked up in Daviess County and transported to DDCRJ on a Cole County warrant. Bond is $200 cash only.

• Christopher G. Houston, 1, Saint Joseph, turned himself in to the Daviess County Sheriff’s office and was transported to DDCRJ on two felony warrants. Bond is $15,000 and $35,000 cash only.

Daviess County PWSD #1 Announcements Due to the inclement weather conditions of extreme cold and heavy snow all of the PWSD#1 of Daviess County customers’ water usage will be estimated for the billing period that will be mailed on January 31, 2019.

Because of the extreme cold weather PWSD#1 is asking all of their customers to be aware of and check their water lines for leaks. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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K ennet h K“ enny ” J enni ng s 1 9 3 4-2 0 1 9 Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Jennings, 84, Stanberry, died Jan. 25, 2019, at an Albany hospital. He was the father of Linda Young of Winston.

The family of Kenneth Jennings will hold a private memorial service. Inurnment will be held at a later date. There is no scheduled family visitation.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Kenny has been cremated.

Kenny was born on Nov. 6, 1934, in Stanberry, the son of Wayne and Vera (Woodburn) Jennings. They preceded him in death along with two brothers, Robert and Max Jennings.

On Aug. 24, 1958, he married Marilyn Burns in Parnell. She survives of the home.

Kenny served in the Army and then went on to work as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Local #101 Operating Engineers Union.

Survivors, in addition to his wife and daughter, include his son, Larry Jennings, Stanberry; three brothers, Don Jennings, Stanberry, Roy (Kathy) Jennings, Queen City, and Rex Jennings, Casa Grande, AZ; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

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R o d ney D i nnel 1 9 5 8-2 0 1 9 No services are scheduled for Rodney Dinnel of Gallatin. Cremation has been entrusted to Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. Memorial contributions are suggested to Three Rivers Hospice in Cameron in care of the funeral home.

Rodney Dinnel, 60, died Jan. 25, 2019, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin.

Rodney was born on Aug. 16, 1958, the son of Jay and Joan (Ayers) Dinnel in Kansas City.

He attended high school in Richmond with the class of 1976. Rodney served 16 years in the Navy and was honorably discharged.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Eula and Hugh Dinnel; maternal grandparents, Ida Lee Passentino and Frank Ayers; and brother, Robin Dinnel.

Survivors include sisters, Cindy (Bo) Shannon and Johna Bobier; brother, Richard Bobier; daughter, Alyssa Dinnel; and one grandchild.

Mer l i n L . B o w m a n 1 9 3 8-2 0 1 9 Memorial services for Merlin L. Bowman will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home,

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Cameron. A Masonic service with visitation will follow from 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Merlin Lewis Bowman, 80, died Jan. 29, 2019. He was born April 18, 1938, in Winston to Dewey and Mable (Willets) Bowman.

He was a 1956 graduate of Gallatin High School. He was the warehouse manager for Central Manufacturing, retiring in 2005.

He was very active in the Masonic Lodge.

On May 27, 1960, Merlin married Mary Ruth Latimer in Winston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Donald Bowman, Lloyd Bowman and Junior Bowman; and three sisters, Dolly Jones, Kathryn Johnson and Wilma Bowman.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary of the home; two sons, Terry (Teresa) Bowman, Lee’s Summit, Ted (Karen) Bowman, Lawson; brother, Jim (Mary) Bowman, St. Joseph; two grandchildren; and seven stepgrandchildren.

S usa n A nn Meek 1 9 6 2 -2 0 1 9 Funeral services for Susan Meek will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, McFall. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday

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Plans are being made to televise the games live on Facebook.

Albany City Link TV will also be attendance for some of the matchups.

Following are game times and matchups:

T im e H S G y m MS G y m 9 a.m. ......................8 th place boys................... 8 th place girls 10: 30 a.m. ............... 4 th place girls ................... 7th place girls Noon .......................4 th place boys................... 7th place boys 1: 30 p.m. ................. 3rd place girls ................... 6 th place girls 3 p.m. ......................3rd place boys .................. 6 th place boys 4 : 30 p.m. .................2nd place girls................... 5 th place girls 6 p.m. ..................... 2nd place boys .................. 5 th place boys 7: 30 p.m. .......................................................Girls Championship 9 p.m. ............................................................Boys Championship

‘Hunker down’ for cold spell As we brace for one of the coldest outbreaks in decades, area emergency preparedness agencies urge you to look out for yourself, your neighbors, and especially the elderly — whether they are a loved one, a neighbor or a stranger. And don’t forget to provide extra care and shelter for your pets as well!

“Basically hunker down,” advises the staff at Daviess County Central 911. “Thankfully, it should be a short-lived event!”

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• The Active Aging esource Center in Gallatin is a warming station from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Daviess County schools will be monitoring conditions to keep students, faculty, and staff safe.

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go. In 53 seconds, the lead had melted from 14 to 3.

Missouri then had a bad offensive possession, seemingly more fixated on running the clock than scoring, ending in a turnover. LSU finally missed, but a foul on Missouri’s Jeremiah Tilmon during the battle for the rebound, one that drew loud boos from Tiger fans, gave LSU two free throws, which Naz Reid calmly made in front of a roaring Missouri student section to make it 71-70 with 36 seconds left.

Missouri then ran a horrendous offensive possession, culminating in a deep three-point heave from Geist that missed, giving LSU one last chance.

LSU missed, but in the scrum for the rebound Ronnie Suggs was whistled for a foul with two seconds left. An LSU player was maybe climbing on Suggs’ back, and Suggs at least briefly hooked and pulled the arm of the LSU player, but it was a tough call, and at least fair to call it debatable. Still, Missouri had done plenty to contribute to the ghastly loss, and college basketball is a game of tough calls, so it’s hard to blame that call, or the one on Tilmon, too much.

Emmitt Williams made one of two free throws to tie the game, and in overtime, as you might expect, LSU prevailed on a series of dunks and three-pointers.

It was a gutting loss, especially since Missouri had played so well with its best shooter, Mark Smith, out with an ankle injury, and another key contributor, Javon Pickett, battling back issues.

Coupled with a double-digit road loss to Arkansas midweek, it was a tough week for the Tigers after getting their first SEC win at Texas A&M. Missouri has a tough road game at Auburn (7:30 p.m. on SEC Network) Wednesday, but then the Tigers have a good shot at another SEC win with a home game against Vanderbilt Saturday (7:30 p.m. on SEC Network).

The Commodores begin the week as the only team winless in SEC play, so this is probably the most winnable game left on the schedule, and a chance for Missouri to bounce back.

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at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Susan Meek Memorial Fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

Susan Ann Meek, 56, Bethany, died Jan. 25, 2019, at a Lamoni, IA, nursing home.

She was born Jan. 26, 1962, in Trenton, the daughter of Kenneth Meek, Sr., and Maxine Gardner.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Meek, Sr.; grandparents, Paul and Mary Meek; and her longtime friend and ex-husband, Steve Crabtree.

Survivors include her son, Scotty Bupp, Alexandria, VA; daughter, Stacy (Rick) Bupp, Wamego, KS; mother, Maxine Lentz, Angier, NC; sisters, Vicky Sweany, Bethany, Kimberly (Ed) Nickey, Newville, PA, and Kasi (Dale) Smith, Nevada, IA; brothers, Kenneth, Jr. (Christina) Meek, Bethany (formerly of Jamesport), and Kelly (Nicole) Meek, Madrid, IA; and one grandson.

Faceboo .com G Cin www.NorthMissourian.com A l t a m o nt U ni t ed Met h o d i st Worship theme was “God Loves God’s People Through “Words.”

Choral call and candle lighting was “Thy Word is a Lamp.” Prayer hymn was “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.” Gospel lesson was from Luke 4:14-21, about how Jesus began his work in Galilee teaching in the synagogues and was praised by everyone. Pastor Marilyn’s message was “Why Words Matter!”

Bertie Stith gave a very interesting story of the Meadow Larks she has in her yard. She talked about their strange habitat, weather patterns and antics toward this harsh cold weather.

We were happy to be in the house of the Lord again after two Sundays of absence.

We thank those who check in to see that the heat is working okay during this time of cold weather … so far no frozen pipes! Praise the Lord. Thanks, James, for all your hard work keeping the sidewalk and steps clean.

Fr i end s i n C h r i st Shonna Morrison opened the morning time of worship. Songs of worship were “Have Thine Own Way” and “You Say.” Mike Earnst offered prayer. The sermon was week two of the Better series titled “The Banana King.” Scripture was Romans 6:16-18, and 1 Corinthians

January 30, 2019 6:19-201. Small groups followed the service.

G a l l a t i n U ni t ed Met h o d i st Sue Bird played the prelude as Eli lit the altar candles and Pastor Brad opened with prayer. His children’s message was “Jesus’ Message is Simple but Powerful.”

Luke 4:14-21 was the basis for Pastor Brad’s sermon, “History’s First Mic Drop.”

Kids Quest continues on Wednesdays in January and February after school.

LOFT Youth group resumes 5-6:30 on Sunday evenings. On Feb. 2 our church will host the regional men’s breakfast. Help is needed at 6 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

See Pastor Brad if your friend or family member wants to be in confirmation classes for those who have completed sixth grade, and older.

O l i v e B a p t i st Brother David Leeper’s message was “Hold Fast To The Faith” from Hebrews 10 and 1 Peter 4.

Staci Gatton’s children’s message was “Working For The Lord” from Colossians 3. Special music was performed by Matt DeFowe. Early service is the first Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. before Sunday School. Wednesday evening service is cancelled till spring. Business meeting will be held after morning worship on the first Sun-

WORSHIP day of each month (this Sunday).

G a l l a t i n Fi r st B a p t i st Wood Marshall gave the welcome and announcements. Greg Macy led intercessory prayer time.

Macie McNeely and Mike Henderson presented the special music.

Rick Willett read the scripture, I Samuel 17:1-54. Bro. Garrett presented the message, “Six Truths You Must Know to Defeat the Enemy in Battle.” Bible Study was held Sunday evening.

The Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies will be meeting on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 at the church.

G a l l a t i n Fi r st C h r i st i a n Pastor Ryan Beenken’s message was “Cornerstone and Aliens” based on 1 Peter 2:4-12. Prayer was requested for Neil Baker of Hamilton. Lucille Bruce was discharged from the hospital to Daviess County Nursing & Rehab. Youth groups met Sunday evening with supper provided by Marcy Gay. FCC volunteers are delivering Meals on Wheels through the month of February. MU Extension has scheduled an Ag Update meeting in our gathering area from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 12.

Upcoming church events include a worship committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 7; baby and child dedication at 9:30 a.m., combined service on Feb. 10; church board meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13.

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Fa i r v i ew Fairview opened with prayers for Trenton Ishmael, Tim Caldwell, Steve McFee, Fred Caldwell, Martin Zimmerman, Carmen Lee, Arvella Eaton, Aspen Clark, Kay Cox, Leo and Beverly Lang, Rex Vanderslice, Jean Burst, Helen Perks family. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

Happy Anniversary was sung to Pastor Shadrach and Elizabeth to mark their 11th anniverary. Worship began with “Doxology” and ”I Love You Lord” with prayer by Raymond Searcy. “Standing on the Promises” was by all. Offering and prayer was by Betty McFee. Special music was by Marsha Vanisko. “Victory in Jesus” was accompanied by Marsha. Scripture was John 6:1-14, and the message was “Watching God Turn Little to Much” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” was the closing hymn with prayer by Cindy Lang.

CHAPTER THREE Caissons in the Mississippi “Sure,” Becky said, “I’d like to know more. But first, what exactly is a diving bell?”

Laura thought. “Have you ever turned an empty glass upside-down and then pushed it under water? It traps a bubble of air in the glass that keeps the water out. If you make the glass big enough and heavy enough, you can put a person inside the air bubble and sink all the way to the bottom of the river.”

“Wow! So then the diver could just walk around on the riverbed inside the diving bell?”

“That’s right. They also pump air into the bell.”

“More air? Doesn’t the air bubble keep the water out?”

Becky said.

“It does. But the deeper you go under the water, the greater the water pressure becomes. You must add more air under pressure to keep the water from pushing in. The diver also needs fresh oxygen to breathe.”

“Okay, I understand the diving bell. How did Mr. Eads use that to build the piers?”

“Mr. Eads had a fleet of boats that could lower and raise diving bells into the river to salvage cargo that sank in shipwrecks,” Laura said. “The bridge foundation needed something more permanent. While traveling in Europe, Mr. Eads saw a new technology for underwater construction called a caisson.”

“A kay-son?” Becky said.

“A caisson is a large diving bell or often several bells close together. Ships tow it to where the pier will be. You pile limestone blocks onto the top to sink it and use long wooden beams to guide it to the bottom. By leaving open shafts in the middle, workers can descend a stairway to the underwater air chambers which they then enter through airlocks.”

Becky’s eyes grew round. “They just walk down to the bottom of the river?”

“I’ve been there myself. Mr. Eads gave tours, taking people down to the air chambers when they started building. I was fortunate enough to accompany him one time. Because of the higher air pressure, our voices sounded thin and nasal, and you couldn’t blow out a candle — it seemed to magically relight itself.”

“That must have been something!” Becky said.

“It smelled terrible, but it worked. You can imagine what accumulates on the bottom of the Mississippi River.”

“Not really. Yuck! So when they got to the bottom, they were finished?”

“They were just getting started! The river bottom is silt and mud, not at all suitable for anchoring a pier. Workers had to dig out the silt beneath them and let the caisson sink deeper and deeper until they reached bedrock.”

“Engineers pioneered a new device called a sand pump to suck the mud and silt to the surface and dump it back into the river.”

“Can I go down into the caisson?” Becky asked.

“I’m afraid not. Once the pier was complete, they filled the air chamber and stairwell with concrete to anchor it for all time.”

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Agriculture FOR SALE - Calhoun silage feeder wagon, tandem axle, works good. Ronnie Mann 660654-2533

Business Opportunities Get your message to more than 18,000 homes in Daviess, Caldwell, Livingston & beyond for as little as $7 per week in the ADZONE. 660-707-1820 or email AdZone@GPCink.com to place your ad TODAY!

ROOFING CONTRACTORS: Metal Roof Restoration and Flat Roof Products Manufacturer Looking for Qualified Individuals willing to receive training and install roofing systems. 40 Years of Top Quality Products and Developing Successful Business Owners.

Investment Required. Training Provided. 816-425-1155

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify.

Equal housing opportunity.

Call 660-663-3114.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

2 bedroom duplex. 1 & 1/2 bath. All appliances included.

Maintenance Free. 1 year lease $775/mo. $775 deposit. References required. 1709 Burnam Road, Chillicothe. 573-5130104

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine.com or call 660-663-3722, Lake Viking Marine.

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-

707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please).

BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660-334-0997.

Wanted Guns & Gold, cash buyer, largest selection of used guns in the area. Cash loans, all loans confidential. R& R Pawn Shop, Cameron, Mo. 816-632-1787 For Sale Pennington Wood Pellets. Sur-Gro Plant Food Company, 640 S. Clinton St, Osborn, MO. Ph 816-675-2203

TRAGER LIMESTONE All Sizes Crushed Limestone and Ag Lime • Trucks Available

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Help Wanted NOW HIRING. Landmark Manufacturing is currently hiring for Maintenance Technician. Maintenance Technician maintains plant equipment and facility in optimum operating condition following established procedures and receiving direction from Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications: demonstrates knowledge in mechanical repairs, minor electrical repairs, minor plumbing and repairs, forklift experience, preventative maintenance, ability to work with moderate supervision, problem solving skills, dependable and drug free. Call Landmark Manufacturing for any information 660-663-2185.

Help Wanted Full/ Part- Time, Class B CDL preferred but not required. Apply at Sur-Gro Plant Foods Co., 640 S. Clinton Street, Osborn, Mo. Ph: (816)675-2203 Truck Driver Wanted: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is now accepting applications for Seasonal CDL Drivers. Preemployment drug screen and background check required.

Applications may be picked up at: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, 551 E Business Hwy 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Phone: 660-707-0997. EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran HELP WANTED: Teacher, Chillicothe Head Start, Full Time.

Visit www.greenhillsheadstart. org for job description and ap-

plication, or call 660-359-2214.

E.O.I. Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany is hiring for production! Positions include welding, electrical and general assembly. If you are looking to join a stable and growing company, Johnson Controls Inc. is the place for you. Offering excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays). Interested candidates must apply online at www. johnsoncontrols.com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri, click on Production.

No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

Career Opportunity: Registered Nurse with Wound Care Experience, Outpatient Specialty Clinic. Full time (Weekdays). Our wage scale has been enhanced, and full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package.

The job descriptions and application instructions are available online at www.hcchospital.org or by emailing jobs@ hcchospital.org.

Harrison County Community Hospital, 2600 Miller Street • Bethany, MO 64424. www.hcchospital. org • (660) 425-2211

Notices 2 Quarterhorse team harnesses and CPAP cleaner system will be for sale at the North Missouri Produce Auction on Saturday, February 2.

10 speed bike, excellent condition, FREE. Call Joe 575-1008

Real Estate 2 Bedroom home in Cameron, 1.5 bath, full basement, new roof, refrigerator, water heater, central air, possible owner financing, consider trades. $60,000, call 816-284-1518

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,

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Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Willow entrance. Open 8am-3pm every Wednesday. 660-663-2478

For Lease Accepting sealed bids for cash rent up to the date of 2-22-19 at 3pm. 144 acres of easily accessible tillable crop ground near Jamesport. Contact Daniel 660-605-3951.

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