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Yesterday: Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. www.NorthMissourian.com — FREE with your print subscription

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

(not (not aa pothole!) pothole!)

Pavement on West Jackson Street in Gallatin bulged upward due to a water main rupture about 1 p.m. on Feb. 2. The road buckled up roughly 10-12 inches in front of Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri with water overflowing into nearby drainage culverts. Director of Utilities Mark Morey and additional city workers were prompt in response and repairs began immediately. Restoration was completed around 7 p.m. the same night. The road buckled upward at the pavement’s weakest point due to hydraulic pressure from water gushing from the break. According to City Administrator Lance Rains, the water line is decades old and shows signs of fragility due to age.

COVID Update: Feb. 3

Statewide Rank based per 100k population:

*Daviess County ....... 570 (69th among 114 counties; +17 since 01/27)

Caldwell County .........619 (71st among 114 counties; +6 since 01/27)

Gentry County ............719 (6th among 114 counties; +12 since 01/27)

Harrison County .........802 (14th among 114 counties; +22 since 01/27)

Grundy County ...........806 (32nd among 114 counties; +13 since 01/27)

Dekalb County............904 (61st among 114 counties; +18 since 01/27)

Livingston County ....1282 (28th among 114 counties; +39 since 01/27)

Clinton County .........1478 (59th among 144 counties; +28 since 01/27)

State to date: 461,720 cases, 7,098 deaths Statewide positivity rate (last 7 days): +9.3% Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 3

USA: 25.5M confirmed cases

(recoveries unreported); 425K deaths

Worldwide: 103M cases, 57.3M recovered, 2.24M deaths

Source: Wikipedia & NY Times; daily reports available via the World Health Organization

*NOTE: Local numbers reported by the Daviess County Health Department may differ from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing the reports. Today Daviess County locally reports: 654 total cases (62 active; 578 recovered). To date there have been

14 deaths officially recorded in Daviess County. Questions? Call the County Health Dept.:

660.663.2414

Ah, Phil...

Published Since 1864 — Our Best to You Each Week!

USPS 213-200 Vol. 156, No. 37

An eruption

— A.A.

UPSP 213-200 Vol. 156, No. 31

(SDSS). The SDSS receives approximately 76,000 doses each week and has to take into consideration exactly where those doses will be distributed. Since the Daviess County Health Department is rather small, the department receives a small amount of the vaccine each time. The DCHD cannot store the ultra-cold Pfizer vaccine as some of the bigger counties and hospitals can. Vaccination clinics will continue as more doses come in, but the health department would like to remind everyone that they also must schedule a second dose for everyone. Remember

Daviess County Clerk and Chief Budget Officer Ronetta Burton presented the Daviess County 2021 Budget Message at the Daviess County Commission meeting held Jan. 27. The clerk’s message gives a preview of valuable information and estimates for Daviess County for the year 2021. This budget message is required by The County Budget Law (RSMo. 50.525 to 50.745). It reads as follows: “The Commission voted in August of 2020 to restore $0.15 of our rolled-back levy which resulted in a total levy of $0.2693 per $100 of valuation. The county has a maximum voted levy of $0.40. This will allow Daviess County to remain in a stable financial condition. “In 2021 the county will begin with a total fund balance of $3,569,343.61, have estimated total revenues of $4,936,783.32, and estimated total expenditures of $5,168,909.75. These numbers represent a balanced budget for General Revenue with an estimated budget surplus for 2021 of $87,577.93. The Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund, Capital Improvements Fund, and Prosecuting Attorney Admin Handling Fund, along with 14 other segregated funds, have budgeted use of $218,793.41 of their individual carryover funds to supplement their 2021 budgets. All revenues and expen-

Prayers

for our country...

200 COVID vaccine doses delivered Daviess County Health Department (DCHD) received 200 doses of Moderna vaccine on Jan. 28 and immediately started setting up appointments for Jan. 29-30. The department will be finishing the second dose of the first health care group next week. There wasn’t much notice before the department knew about the vaccine coming, but their staff orders every Monday hoping for the best. A brief halt has been put on taking names for the list in order to plan for the days needed to vaccinate people. The DCHD formally apologizes for any inconveniences, but it was imperative to make appointments with people. The department has collaborated with the Livingston County Health Center with appointments for Daviess County at a mass vaccination clinic in Livingston County. Staff members from the DCHD will be there Feb. 4 to assist with this effort. Please do not call for this clinic as it is full. The vaccine clinics last week have been completed with hopes to receive more vaccinations soon. The vaccine distribution for the entities wanting the vaccine is determined by the State Department of Senior Services

County budget describes stable financial picture

to please be patient. The health department phone lines are very busy lately, so it may be difficult to reach them. The Daviess County Health department appreciates everyone’s cooperation at this time. Though Cameron Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has not been designated to administer the vaccine to the public, CRMC will help health departments in surrounding counties with the administrations available within the county communities. Fifteen certified administrators in the area will aid the public through scheduled clinics for the COVID vaccine.

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Batter up! New serial story to the plate This week a new 8-part series begins on page 3, entitled “Miles and the Monarch,” continuing an educational program connecting students and teachers with the newspaper. Follow a young boy named Miles and his father as they go to see the 1942 Negro League World Series – Kansas City Monarchs vs. WashingtonHomestead Grays. Miles and his father explore Major League Baseball through some of the most influential Negro League Baseball players. They uncover the stories behind the players and learn some life lessons along the way. Over 100 local students are participating Featured are 1942 World Series base- in the program. Read the ball icons Satchel Page and Josh Gibson first chapter on page 3.

It’s Super Bowl Sunday:

Mi Mexico is located at 400 North Main Street in Gallatin

Cantú family revives Mi Mexico brand The Mi Mexico Mexican restaurant in Gallatin launched under new ownership by the Cantú family after their grand opening on Jan. 28. Nabor Cantú, new owner of Mi Mexico, also manages a small Mexican restaurant located in Kearney called Molcajete, which has been in business for roughly a year and a half. Cantú’s family originates from Guerrero, Mexico. Cantú’s brother and manager to the new restaurant, Willy Cantú, reports that the grand opening was well attended, with an even busier lunch rush

the following day. They expect to be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday, for the first two or three months with plans to adjust hours of operation accordingly at a later date. According to Willy Cantú, the Mi Mexico team is adjusting well to the new location and looks forward to learning more about the community. Customers can call 660-663-2084 for questions or carryout orders or visit Mi Mexico Mexican Restaurant on Facebook to view the menu.

RUN IT BACK, CHIEFS!

Kickoff at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 7 KC Chiefs (14-2) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)


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