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Gallatin United Methodist Living On Faith and Truth. (LOFT) Youth will hold two events, with proceeds from both going to support youth ministries and missions.

The first event is a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. Pastor Brad Dush will also be making omelets to order.

The second event is a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Hand-breaded fried fish, taters, hush puppies, coleslaw and desserts will be featured.

The cost is a free-will love offering for both the breakfast and the fish fry. Both events will be in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 111 South Market Street, with take outs available.

MU Extension to host free grain marketing workshop at Bethany The Ag Business and Policy division of MU Extension in cooperation with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) will conduct a grain marketing workshop on Monday, March 9, starting at 10 a.m.

The workshop will be held at BTC Bank’s Community Room, located at 3606 Miller St. in Bethany. The four-hour workshop is free to attend, but seating is limited.

Participants must register to at https://extension2.missouri. edu/events/grain-marketingworkshop-bethany or call the Harrison County Extension Center at 660-425-6434. Lunch will be provided courtesy of BTC Bank.

Directed at Missouri’s grain producers, this workshop is designed to help farmers manage commodity price risk and obtain higher commodity prices for their corn and soybeans.

The workshop includes an overview of managing basis and price risks with the futures markets, the past performance of marketing strategies specific to Missouri regional conditions, developing a sample marketing plan resulting in skills they can extend to their operation, providing resources to monitor the performance of marketing strategies, and introducing advanced futures market concepts.

Presenters for the workshop are Martyn Foreman and Melvin Brees, both with the University of Missouri. Material for this workshop is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28586.

For questions about this workshop or if you need assistance with registration, please contact Jackie Spainhower at the Harrison County Extension Office 660-425-6434 or spainhowerj@ missouri.edu.

Top: The team from Lake Viking Marine and the Trenton Police Department; Top Right: Where else will you see a Polar Bear and an alien from outer space?

Middle Left: NASA guy leads this group from the Chillicothe High School; Middle Right: The space aliens (Access II) are getting a cold reception; Bottom Left: Plungers sponsored by Chillicothe Corrections have been a big presence every year; Bottom RIght: No fear — Pee Wee plunger Corbin West [submitted photos]

2020 Lake Viking Polar Plunge:

The last installment of a great run

by Troy Lesan

In terms of the weather, what a difference 24 hours can make.

Early Friday morning, Feb. 14, the temperature was five below zero. The next day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, it was warm and sunny with the thermometer headed for 40 degrees.

That was good news for the participants in the 13th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge.

Although the water was still cold – very cold — the improvement in temperatures made it more tolerable for the 44 brave souls coming out of the water. It was another fun-filled and exciting day in the 13-year history of this Lake Viking event, but this will be the last year. Next year the probable location of the plunge will be Chillicothe.

Seven groups of plungers scampered into the frigid water then hurried back out and made a headlong sprint for the heated tents to change out of their cold and soggy clothes.

All totaled, 44 plungers (including one peewee plunger) helped raise $11,000, but those numbers tell a bigger story.

A few years ago, there were 100 plungers with $32,000 raised at the Lake Viking event.

The noticeable decline is a result of several factors, the biggest of which is the absence of

Jim and Judy Rash. The Rashes are former residents of Lake Viking, and although they moved to the Trenton area several years ago, they remained as the event’s biggest promoters. There were years in which Jim Rash was personally responsible for $25,000 in funds raised, and Judy worked hard on organizing the event each year. When Jim stepped out of plunging two years ago, as a result of doctor’s orders, the writing was on the wall. Another factor is the absence of the Cameron Crossroads Correctional Center which has closed.

Crossroads took the lead as the sponsoring law enforcement organization for the Lake Viking Plunge in the beginning.

Carrie Pfeifer and the Chillicothe Correctional Center have done an admirable job of taking care of business during the past few years and, in fact, the growing number of participants from Chillicothe has made that city the logical candidate to hold future plunges for the area.

It was a wonderful run for Lake Viking.

Good luck to Melody Prawitz and the Saint Joseph group of the Special Olympics of Missouri for the future. ● Plunge Results: $11,000 raised by 44 plungers, Host agency was Chillicothe

Correctional Center. Special Olympics of Missouri is grateful for the support of the Lake Viking Association and Lake Manager Shad Mort throughout the years. ● Golden Plunger Awards: First Individual - Catherine Jackson-Martian; Second Individual - Elijah Henington, NASA Astronaut; Third Individual - Emmett Young, NASA Astronaut. ● 1st Team: Access II – Lady Aliens; 2nd Team: Chillicothe High School - Green Aliens; 3rd Team: The Justice LEOs/ Trenton PD - Tie Dyed ● Highest Fund-raiser Individuals (All from Chillicothe Corrections): 1st Mike Lowe - $2,500; 2nd Mark Parkhurst $1,503; Catherine Jackson - $900. ● High Fund-raiser Team: 1st Access II - $520; 2nd Lake Viking Marine - $375; 3rd The Justice LEOs -$270. ● Top Schools: 1st Chillicothe HS $1,533.83; 2nd Gallatin HS - $500; 3rd Cameron HS - $180. ● Top Law Enforcement Torch Run: Chillicothe Correctional Center - $4,892.

Daviess County FFA Chapters in the spotlight during National FFA Week, Feb. 22-29

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OPINION

Feb. 19, 2020

What is truth?

Over 17 decades ago, the American essayist Henry David Thoreau observed “It takes two to speak the truth – one to speak, and another to hear.” He pondered much on the subject. He also wrote “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.”

Truth is elusive. American humorist Josh Billings once wrote “As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of demand.”

Mark Twain quipped, “When in doubt, tell the truth.” He also opined “Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing the matter with this, except that it ain’t so.”

In 1950 Albert Einstein proclaimed: “Truth is what stands the test of experience.” Five years later English mathematician Alfred North Whitehead countered by saying “There are no whole truths; all truths are half-truths.”

Truth is stranger than fiction.

by Darryl Wilkinson This is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities while truth isn’t. And as technology and science applications today put many widely accepted standards to test, some believe there is no absolute truth. Here’s an example.

It’s flu season. For centuries 98.6 degrees was said to be the average, normal body temperature. Now scientists say it’s not. Normal can vary by gender, size, age, time of day and other factors. German physician Carl Reinhold August Wunderlich’s study in 1851 established the 98.6 degree threshold. But since that time the normal body temperature has been on the decline.

Research can be traced from data collected on Civil War veterans from the mid-1800s through 1930; more recent research has been focused since the 1970s. The data reveals that the body temperature of men born in 2000 is about 1.06 degrees Fahrenheit lower than men born in the early 1800s. And the body temperature of women born in the 2000s is on average 0.58 degrees lower than women born in the 1890s. Nobody knows why, and everybody should care. Body temperature impacts lifespan or, in the very least, normal temperature is important while fighting the flu. As comedian Lily Tomlin, waxing philosophically while portraying a precocious 5-year-old Edith Ann, says “And that’s the truth (…punctuated by a noisy raspberry!)” -regardless of whether we agree on citing 98.6 degrees as normal.

Definitions of truth trace back to Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. All of man’s attempts in pursuit of truth are more succinctly presented in Bible verse: “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Obviously, I have little to add to a discussion about truth. Some say that only children and old folks tell the truth. But now that I’m officially a senior citizen I can say, like Mark Twain, “…that ain’t so.”

Still, it is well that we review what we think and why we think as we do. Especially in these confusing modern times.

Off the Editor’s Spike...

Finding solutions to stop crime

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman

In recent years, we have seen violent crimes become more prevalent in the metropolitan areas of Missouri, namely St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield. As a result, citizens have started to ask for help from state lawmakers. Now, the Legislature is answering the call, albeit with what I believe is attention to the real criminals and not a “one size fits all” approach.

In my opinion, Senate Bill 600 is designed to keep dangerous felons off our streets. The bill adds to the definition of “danger-

ous felony” the offense of armed criminal action, the offense of conspiracy to commit an offense and the offense of vehicle hijacking when punished as a Class A felony.

Senate Bill 600 also seeks to end probation for serious crimes, including second-degree murder. We have to enforce the law evenly, and not use any excuses to keep someone from paying the necessary penalty for crimes committed. Clearly defining those offenses that need higher levels of punishment is one way toward this goal.

This measure also addresses gang violence, something that was mentioned numerous times during an interim committee last year on public safety.

I believe the goal of this legislation is to crack down on the worst offenders, without intruding on the rights of those who do not break the law. Senate Bill 600 is making its way through the Missouri Senate, and still has many steps to take before it could be delivered to the governor.

I hope my colleagues will give the bill serious consideration as during this legislative session.

Fixing our infrastructure should be a priority

by Congressman Sam Graves

Our nation suffers the consequences of our poorly maintained infrastructure every day — whether it’s traveling down a pothole-ridden road on the way to work, driving the long way around a weight-restricted bridge to get a truckload of grain to market, or worrying while the school bus takes your child to school down a narrow roadway littered with blind turns and narrow one-lane bridges.

These aren’t new problems — and that makes it even more frustrating. Congress regularly takes a look at what’s working and what’s not with our nation’s infrastructure. It is clear there is much work to be done if we can just come together on an issue that is generally bipartisan.

Just maintaining, much less improv-

ing, our roads and bridges requires a steady source of funding. Our Highway Trust Fund, which helps pay for our network of highways and bridges across the country, is still funded the same way it has been since 1956, through the federal fuel tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. A lot has changed since then. Not only have cars become much more fuel efficient, but the hundreds of thousands of alternative fuels vehicles now on the roads aren’t paying their fair share for maintaining those roads. That’s a lot of lost revenue that could and should be coming in. Before we can properly invest in rebuilding our roads and bridges, this must be fixed.

Further impeding our progress on fixing our infrastructure is miles of regulatory red tape. Over the last 64 years, the

federal bureaucracy in Washington has exploded, and the number of burdensome regulations that delay critical infrastructure projects and cost taxpayers millions in endless studies and inefficient reviews has dramatically increased. The result is that not only do we have a smaller budget to fix our infrastructure, but we’ve got a lot of red tape that keeps our taxpayer dollars from going as far as they should.

We’ve got to fix this too, by streamlining review processes to get projects done on time and on budget.

Although bureaucratic red tape and securing adequate funding are serious challenges, the greatest roadblock we face on the path to fixing our infrastructure doesn’t have anything to do with roads or bridges — it’s petty partisan politics

Coffee Shop Talk with Daviess County FSA

There are several program applications and enrollments going on right now as well as some upcoming deadlines. Please take a moment to read through these to ensure you are up-to-date on your farm’s program participation.

During January at the office

we measured 2.24 inches of melted precipitation compared to an average of 1.22. So far for the calendar year, we are 4 degrees above average.

Reminder: Llivestock deaths due to adverse weather events such as lightning and extreme cold must be reported within 30

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calendar days of the loss. I know many producers start calving this month. We wish them all a successful calving season.

On Feb. 3 Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the third tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments were approved.

MFP is aimed at assisting farmers that are suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.

The third and final tranche will pay the remainder of each eligible producer’s total calculated 2019 MFP payment.

Payments for Daviess County were processed last week and should be in most producer’s bank accounts in 3-5 business days.

Two important FSA deadlines are occurring in the next few weeks -- the deadline for FSA’s General CRP Signup is Feb. 28, while the deadline for 2019 ARC-

in Washington. Last year, there was significant interest in working on a broad, bipartisan bill to address many of these problems, yet Speaker Pelosi’s petty personal feud with President Trump brought things to a screeching halt.

Politics shouldn’t get in the way of repairing, updating, and improving our infrastructure. There are no Republican roads or Democratic bridges, and potholes don’t just cause headaches for conservatives or liberals, they’re a pain in the rear end for all of us. I’m ready to get a real, bipartisan infrastructure bill done that clears these roadblocks, incorporates new innovations, gives our states flexibility, and prioritizes core programs while giving our rural communities a fair shake for once.

by Mandi Bird, Daviess County FSA Executive Director

PLC is March 15.

Producers who are interested in making an offer to enroll land into CRP should call our office at 660-663-3703, extension 2 to schedule an appointment to make their CRP offer.

For producers enrolling in 2019 ARCPLC, no appointment is needed in Daviess County, but you will need to know which program(s) you would like to enroll your base acres in for the 2019 and 2020 crop years. It’s important to note that in many cases, signatures will be required from multiple producers to finalize the election of each farm.

Signatures are required from all producers with an interest in the farm’s row crop acreage, as well as all producers that have an interest in other open acres on the farm, such as hay or pasture acreage. All required signatures must be received by our office by the March 15 deadline, or the farm will not be eligible for

any 2019 ARCPLC payments.

Please don’t wait until the last couple of days to make these decisions or communicate with other producers that have an interest in the same farms that you do.

This is the time of year when many leases are renewed or revisited. Landowners, if your farm is having a change in operators for the 2020 crop year, please let us know soon after the change so we can update your records.

Operators, if you are changing farms or how you are going to operate this year, please let us know as soon as possible. This includes bank account changes, creating an entity or making changes to an existing one, purchasing or selling ground, renting new farms, etc.

For more about anything presented here or more, please do not hesitate to call the office at 660-663-3703, extension 2. We look forward to seeing you!

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Feb. 19, 2020

Privacy rights get confusing in government context A recent lawsuit filed against the Missouri House has highlighted a growing conflict between demands for openness in government versus the expectation of Missouri citizens for personal privacy.

Missouri’s Sunshine Law addresses privacy concerns for some information held by state government.

Personal information involving health matters, child placement, academic records and credit card numbers are among the long list of exemptions from the requirement that government records be open to the public. But in the last few years conflicts have arisen involving personal communication with government officials by private citizens.

Gov. Mike Parson has refused to release the contact information of constituents communicating with his office.

In 2019, the Missouri House adopted a rule allowing members to block public access to their constituent case files and correspondence. The rule came in response to the Clean Missouri constitutional amendment which requires the legislature to follow the Sunshine Law, which does not specifically exempt constituent communication. But that House rule quickly was challenged in a court case still pending as this column is written.

I confess, I understand the House concerns.

Should communication by a constitu-

ent to a legislator about the problems of a special needs child be exposed to the public including contact information such as an email address or home phone number that the constituent thought private?

I fear that public access to that information could discourage constituents disclosing personal matters that can help legislators better understand issues facing the public.

So many times I’ve seen how emotional testimony

by Phill to legislative committees about issues such as Brooks nursing home abuse or drunken driving consequences have impacted public policy.

There is another side to this issue.

When I voiced my concerns to a senior statehouse reporter, the response was that disclosure of contact information in communications to the governor had allowed the reporter to directly contact the sources to better understand their issues.

Beyond that, closing access to communication from constituents would include major campaign contributors, wealthy special interests and lobbyists.

Should a public official be able to keep those special-interest communications or contact information secret?

An example of this conundrum arose last year when a lobbyist pushing for re-

strictions on college sexual-harassment investigations was found to have a personal interest in the issue involving his son’s dismissal from a university.

These questions have become more profound with the growth of social media giving anyone power to disclose to a worldwide internet audience personal information gained from government records.

Back in the 1970s, before the Sunshine Law, I found many government officials quite willing to provide “main-stream media” reporters with information on individuals with an understanding we were bound by professional standards which include respecting personal privacy.

For example, the Mental Health Department director gave me 24-hour access to mental health hospitals with confidence I would respect patient privacy rights. The consumer protection chief for Attorney General Jack Danforth, Harvey Tettlebaum, urged me to read through the consumer complaints filed with his office before interviewing him on a consumer issue. He knew I would not divulge the names or contact information without the consumer’s permission.

Reading those letters gave me a far

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Senators follow party lines on Hegeman’s proposal to revote Clean Missouri this fall

by Ashleyn O’Hara, Missouri News Network

Clean Missouri just got one step closer to reappearing on November’s ballot.

The Missouri Senate voted 22-9 in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 38, sponsored by Sen. Dan Hegeman (12th District), on Feb. 10, which would change amendments that were made to the Missouri Constitution in fall of 2018.

Only one Republican, Sen. Lincoln Hough of Springfield, joined Democrats in voting against the bill. He and other opponents said voters already made their opinions known when they passed Clean Missouri in 2018, while those in favor of a second referendum believe voters didn’t understand what they were doing.

The proposed changes to Clean Missouri include: ● Eliminating the role of a “nonpartisan state demographer” and reverting to a system where the lines are drawn by bipartisan commissions appointed by the governor. ● Changing the lobbyist gift threshold from $5 to zero. ● Reducing the limit on contributions given to or received by candidates.

Hough represents Springfield, which voted 65% in favor of Clean Missouri. The state of Missouri as a whole voted 62% in favor. Hough said that while he understands the desire to eliminate lobbyists gifts, he also doesn’t want to dismiss what voters said in 2018.

“I don’t discount what the voters do, and I think if you’re kind of true to your job as a representative democracy, you listen to the people that you represent,” Hough said, adding that he didn’t think “we” should pick and choose what “we” think voters did or did not understand.

Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, opposed the bill, saying that she was confused at Republicans’ claim that voters were confused with the amendment

A Clean(er) Missouri comparison On Feb. 10 the Senate third read a Senate Joint Resolution that would send the question about redistricting back to voters.

The resolution will now go to the House where it will have to go through the committee process and get a floor vote. If the House approves it, Gov. Parson will be able to decide if the measure should be placed before voters on the August or November ballot.

● Bring back the bipartisan commission that has drawn Missouri state legislative maps in the past ● Move the priorities considered by the redistricting commission back to their previous order ● Ban all lobbyist gifts ● Lower campaign contribution limits

As a reminder, in 2018 Missouri voters approved a ballot initiative that became known as Clean Missouri. The measure approved by voters included:

● Ban on lobbyist gifts over $5 ● Revolving door ban for legislators and their staff ● Hiring of a state demographer to draw maps for state legislative districts every 10 years ● Re-organizing the list of priorities to consider when drawing those maps

Since the passage of Clean Missouri, Republicans in the legislature have contended that the Clean Missouri proponents misled Missouri voters by hiding their real intentions and not explaining how the redistricting process as outlined in Clean Missouri would impact rural Missourians’ representation in the state legislature.

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when the proposed changes would put it before them in much the same way as it was in 2018.

“People want a fair shake, they want their vote to count, they want to get rid of the partisan gerrymandering in the drawing of districts and I think they were very clear in supporting ...a nonpartisan demographer who would draw those lines seeking, where possible, partisan fairness in how maps were drawn,” Schupp said.

Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, voiced his opposition to the bill, joining saying that he didn’t want “no” votes to be viewed as support for lobbyist gifts.

At a meeting of the Senate Fiscal Oversight committee, senators voted the resolution out of committee, meaning it could be discussed on the Senate floor.

The committee also approved the resolution’s fiscal note, or estimated cost if implemented.

If the amendment is put on this year’s ballot, the cost is zero.

Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, emphasized the time-

sensitive nature of this legislation as part of his motivation for his “yes” vote, explaining that if the issue of redistricting is not taken up now, the chance to address what he called a “glaring deficiency in the way maps were drawn,” would not come again until the next census, ten years in the future.

District lines will be redrawn based on the 2020 census, and this is lawmakers’ last chance to impact that process.

Rowden also said claims that the bill undoes the will of the people are “not factually true,” because the resolution would put the issue back in front of the voters, and that one reason he voted yes is because he felt there was too much power given to the state demographer, though that position has not been filled yet.

“I think having a bipartisan commission and multiple individuals with multiple perspectives at the table, I think is a much better view, and I think actually leads to a much fairer and more equitable map,” Rowden said.

better understanding of consumer issues and made my stories far more powerful because of the personal stories of consumer problems I’d read.

The problem arises when the “private citizen” communicating with a public official on a supposedly “private” communication is a lobbyist, campaign contributor or a person with a significant financial interest in the subject of the letter or memo.

I’m not sure how a law could be drafted to distinguish those with special interests from ordinary constituents. After all, almost every constituent in our state has a financial interest as taxpayers and recipients of government services.

As for journalists making that decision, over the decades I occasionally have been conflicted about whether I have a right to report a conversation I overheard in what public officials or lobbyists thought were private settings.

I continue to lean on the side of protecting personal privacy unless there is an overriding public interest for disclosure.

But, I fear that standard is less firm in today’s mass media.

Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press corps. He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism. He has covered every governor since the late Warren Hearnes.

Eggleston’s bill to tax online sales secures committee approval

by Spencer Norris, Missouri News Network

A House bill that won committee approval Monday would impose a tax on online sales, but it’s unknown how much revenue it would bring in or lose. The bill, HB 1957, would introduce a tax on online sales from out-of-state retailers while adjusting income tax rates annually. The House Ways and Means Committee passed the bill Monday. It now goes to the full House.

The bill, known as the Wayfair legislation, gets its nickname from Wayfair Inc., which doesn’t pay sales tax since it doesn’t have brickand-mortar facilities in Missouri.

The bill would adjust the top Online Sales Tax income tax rate annually, with Missouri and Florida are the rate going up when sales the only states, with a statetax fails to increase by a certain level sales tax, that have not percentage in the previous fiscal ratified an online sales tax. year, and vice versa.

SB 648, sponsored by Sen. The adjustments are intended Andrew Koenig, would remeto make the bill revenue-neutral, dy that. His bill was heard and but no one could say exactly how approved by the Senate Ways much will be gained or lost. The and Means Committee this bill was backed by numbers that week. The bill would require some members of the committee online vendors to collect and had never seen before the meetremit sales tax to the State if ing. they have receipts from sales The bill’s sponsor, Rep. J. of at least $100,000 annually Eggleston (2nd District), said the to Missouri consumers. bill is “as close to break-even” as Rep. J. Eggleston (HB it will get. When asked about the 1957) has a similar bill that exact numbers, he said he wasn’t was previously approved by sure. the House Ways and Means The offices of two other comcommittee, but the House mittee members did not have Rules Committee sent it back copies of the fiscal note Monday to Ways and Means this week afternoon. A fiscal note outlines for further consideration. The projections for impacts on revWays and Means Committee, enue. once again, approved this bill.

Eggleston’s bill also eschews Rep. Eggleston’s bill had recommendations from Gov. previously triggered the colMike Parson. In Parson’s budlection of an online sales tax get proposal, revenue raised by if a vendor conducted at least the Wayfair tax would have been 200 transactions with Misdirected to the cash-operating souri consumers. This proviexpense fund, which was envision has been dropped from sioned as a rainy day fund for the bill. the state. Eggleston’s bill would -- Source: Missouri Economic direct taxes collected under the Development Council provision to general revenue.

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February 19, 2020

Missouri traffic fatalities drop 5%; Daviess County has one fewer fatality

Phone problems?

Access II can help Do you have a hard time hearing on the phone? What about being able to see who’s calling or dialing the right numbers?

If you, or someone you know is struggling to communicate over the phone Access II Independent Center, located at 101 Industrial Parkway in Gallatin, may have a program that can help.

Access II’s TAP telephone program can introduce you to amplified phones and assistive technology that can make communicating much easier. The phones are customized to your level of hearing or vision loss, and most people qualify for a free phone.

To find out more about this free program call Access II toll free at 888-663-2424.

Mosaic Life Care Foundation hosts area spelling bee Mosaic Life Care Foundation will host and sponsor the Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 7, at emPowerU, 518 South 6th St. Registration for the spelling bee will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the competition at 1 p.m.

Fourteen counties in Northwest Missouri each send their top two spellers to compete. The champion speller will move on to compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, MD. Bee Week 2020 is May 24-29.

Judges for the 2020 Regional Bee are Jeanette Malita, Lori Witham, and JoLynn Venneman.

Karen Heyde-Lipanovich serves as director and pronouncer for the competition.

Mosaic Life Care Foundation is a think ahead organization focused on building healthy and thriving communities through education and empowerment.

Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center Menus Feb. 24-28 Monday: vegetable soup, tuna salad sandwich, applesauce; Tuesday: BBQ chicken, baked beans, lettuce salad, mixed fruit; Wednesday: ground beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, cottage cheese; Thursday: chicken tenders, pickled beets, corn, pears; Friday: fish, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, Mandarin oranges.

Card shower for Humphreys A card shower is being held in honor of the 90th birthdays of Cecil and Helen Humphrey. Cecil’s birthday is on March 15. Helen’s birthday is on March 27. Send cards to Cecil Humphrey, 114 Lake Viking Terrace, Gallatin, MO, 64640.

Evergy customers fuel to drop $3.20 Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West (formerly KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company) customers, which includes customers in Daviess County, will see a change in the fuel adjustment charge (FAC) on their electric bills starting on March 1. For a residential customer using 1,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of electricity a month, the FAC will drop by approximately $3.20 a month, from approximately $4.95 a month to approximately $1.75 a month, effective March 1.

Evergy Missouri West made two filings with the Missouri Public Service Commission. In its first filing (ER-2020-0189), Evergy Missouri West proposed to adjust the FAC to reflect changes in its fuel and purchased power costs for the six-month period of June 2019 through November 2019. The second filing was Evergy Missouri West’s FAC trueup (EO-2020-0188).

The FAC tariff allows the company to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and pur-

chased power costs to customers outside of a general rate case.

The FAC allows the company to recover most – up to 95 percent – of its costs, but not all, to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company.

Any charges resulting from the fuel adjustment clause must appear in a separate category on customers’ bills.

Fuel adjustment charges are intended to help companies deal with volatility in fuel pricing. The FAC tariff requires regular adjustments to reflect changes in prices the company has incurred for fuel and for wholesale power purchased to serve customers.

Evergy Missouri West provides electric service to approximately 334,100 customers in the Missouri counties of Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, St. Clair, Vernon and Worth.

Nelson to perform in band concert Ross Nelson of Winston will be one of more than 50 musicians to take the stage in the upcoming University Band Concert at Central Methodist University. Nelson will play tuba with the band.

Linn Memorial United Methodist Church will host the performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 24. The free concert on the Fayette campus will be open to the public.

Professor Skip Vandelicht will conduct the band, with Steve Litwiller serving as guest conductor for the concert. Litwiller will conduct two selections on the program, “Windgate Festival”

by Claude T. Smith and “Choreography” by Robert Sheldon.

Also, on the program for the afternoon will be “Coat of Arms”

by George Kenny, “Sure on This Shining Night” by Samuel Barber (arranged by Richard Saucedo), “Songs of Old Kentucky”

by Brant Karrick, and “Memor Vita!” by Brant Karrick.

Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers master, bachelor, and associate degrees through programming on its main campus in Fayette, MO, and through extension sites and online.

Preliminary reporting for 2019 indicates Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped for the third year in a row. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 876 lives were lost in Missouri traffic crashes in 2019 down from 921 in 2018, a 5% reduction.

Daviess County also saw a modest reduction in accidents from 2019 to 2018. Four people lost their lives in accidents in Daviess County in 2018. One of the accidents involved a vehicle, one a tractor, and one an ATV. In 2019, three people were fatally injured in accidents in Daviess County. Two of those were motor-vehicle accidents and one involved a motorcycle.

Daviess County fatalities Jan. 2018: two people from St. Joseph, Brent Murphy and Nicole Burleson, were fatally injured in a one-vehicle accident in Daviess County. (Highway 69) Feb. 2018: A Daviess County man, Victor Morgan, was fatally injured in a farming accident that happened on Feb. 26. (Private property) April 2018: A Pattonsburg man, Dallas Allen, was fatally injured in an accident in Winston involving two ATVs. (Highway 6) Jan. 2019: Selvam Babu, 36, Eden Prairie, MN, was fatally injured and an infant received minor injuries in an accident that happened on Dec. 31 in Daviess County. (I-35) March 2019: An accident in Daviess County resulted in the death of a Grant City man, Charles Florea. (I-35) May 2019: A Trenton man, Richard Moore, was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident in Daviess County that happened on May 4. (Highway 13) Fatalities in nearby counties Several area people lost their lives over the past two years in accidents outside of Daviess County: April 2018: Constance Huff, 32, Kidder, was fatally injured

in an accident that happened in DeKalb County. (I-35) June 2018: A Winston woman, Margaret Welton, 61, was fatally injured in an accident that happened in Clinton County. (Unnamed road in Wallace Park) April 2019: Three Caldwell County residents were fatally injured in a one-vehicle accident in Ray County. Kara Frisch, 24, Polo, Andrew Fleming, 26, Polo, and Bradley Ahart, 42, Kingston, were pronounced on scene.

(Highway D) June 2019: A Jamesport man, Eric Virtue, was fatally injured in an accident that happened in Grundy County. (Highway. 6) June 2019: A Kidder man, Chaz Streu, was fatally injured in an accident in Grundy County.

(Highway. 6) July 2019: A Pattonsburg man, Danny Daniel, was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident that happened in Harrison County. (Highway 69) Aug. 2019: A small child, Elijah L. Galloway, age one, of Overland Park, KS. was pronounced, after an accident in Caldwell County.

(Private property) No single roadway to blame No single highway seems to stand out as dangerous in Daviess or surrounding counties when it comes to fatal accidents.

Of the 13 fatality accidents in 2018-2019: Highway 6 had three wrecks; Interstate 35 had three; Highway 69 had two; Highway 13 had one; Highway D had one; one occurred inside a state park; and two on private property.

Long way yet to go

While the modest gains are encouraging, the state still has a long way to go in achieving the ultimate goal – zero traffic fatalities in Missouri.

“Another year of reductions in traffic fatalities is encouraging, but it’s difficult to celebrate considering we still had nearly 900 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna.

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WGU online program offers career boost for local students, scholarships Western Governors University Missouri (WGU) is an accredited, nonprofit, online university that began in 2013 and is paving the way to success for several local, non-traditional students.

Bailey (Hixson) Mazur, a registered nurse at North Kansas City Hospital, describes herself as a 27-year-old wife and a mother of four amazing children, with a master’s degree in a profession that she loves, thanks to WGU. “WGU is not a typical online program,” Bailey says. “I never imagined I would be able to do school online because I am the world’s greatest at procrastinating and really like lecture and hands-on learning, but I did it!”

WGU Missouri has been credited with helping individuals who couldn’t easily complete or afford a traditional college program to finally earn their degrees.

“I worked full-time while I was going to school through WGU,” says Bailey. “I also got married and raised children along the way. All of that was attainable because WGU is designed for the working parent. I can’t discredit my amazing support system from my family and friends, but my school experience was phenomenal.”

With the average student age at 36, more than 70% of WGU students come from underserved population areas or are firstgeneration college students, and nearly 77% work full-time while pursuing their degree. These grads are quickly seeing a difference in their lives as more career opportunities become available.

Bailey applied to WGU six months after she finished her Associate Degree in Nursing through North Central Missouri College at Trenton in July of 2015.

She began at WGU in February 2016 and by June 2019, had obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in leadership and management. She did an Associate Degree in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing bridge program, so she also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along the way.

WGU is competency-based and flexible.

“One of the many things that WGU offers the working individual or parent is the ability to take some time off between semesters,” says Bailey. “I was able to take three months off to plan for my wedding, get married and take a honeymoon; but after that three months, I got right back into it.”

WGU Missouri faculty members serve as mentors, working one-on-one with students, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction.

“WGU is very user friendly and they have excellent support through all of their departments, whether it’s the course instructor, financial, technical, writing, or the WGU library,” says Bailey. “The most helpful part going to school through WGU is that they assign you a student mentor when you first get accepted.

The mentor is someone who has completed the exact same program as you are and therefore has firsthand knowledge of the workload. I had my student mentor, Jessica, all three years. We spoke every one or two weeks about resources to use, progress made, difficulties experienced, goals for the next week, and what was to come next. I can honestly say, she was a major support and motivator to get my degree.”

Active Aging Resource Center Feb. 26: Blood pressure checks 11-12; March 3: Blood pressure and glucose checks 1112.

Buffet Wednesdays include a salad and soup bar every Wednesday. For people age 60 and over the suggested contribution is $4.50. For people under 60, the cost is $7.

Menus Feb. 24-28 Monday: white chili, broccoli and cauliflower, cheese biscuit, fruit cobbler; Tuesday: meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans, orange pineapple medley; Wednesday: philly steak sandwich, baked potato, corn on cob, stewed apples; Thursday: ham, sweet potatoes, spinach, cornbread, mixed fruit; Friday: oven fried chicken, hash brown casserole, winter mix, hot roll, peaches.

Bailey Mazur The university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.

When the university was founded, less than 500 Missouri students were enrolled in a Western Governors University degree program. Since then, the university has grown year after year, which is significant considering enrollment at many other universities has been declining or merely holding steady in recent years. WGU Missouri currently has more than 3,270 enrolled students, an increase of more than 16 percent over last year.

The university has conferred degrees to 3,704 graduates, a third of whom graduated in the past 12 months. Across the state, WGU Missouri employs 217 staff members and has awarded more than $2.9 million in scholarships.

WGU has built partnerships with more than 75 businesses, institutions, and organizations in effort to create new opportunities for their employees to pursue higher education at an even lower cost and advance their careers.

Bailey adds that thanks to WGU and its accreditation, she is yet again furthering her education through another school to become a Nurse Practitioner.

“Going to school through WGU was a great experience and I would recommend it for anyone looking to further their education,” Bailey says.

Scholarships offered In celebration of WGU Missouri’s 7th anniversary, the nonprofit, fully accredited, online university is offering 50 scholarships valued at $7,000 each to new students interested in furthering their education.

To be considered for WGU Missouri’s 7th Anniversary Scholarship, new and prospective students must be Missouri residents, be admitted to WGU Missouri, and submit a scholarship application by Dec. 31, 2020.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s academic record, previous college experience, readiness for online study, current competency, as well as other considerations. The scholarship will be applied at the rate of $1,750 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms toward WGU’s already-low tuition of approximately $3,500 per sixmonth term for most programs.

For more information about this scholarship, visit missouri.wgu. edu/7th.

About WGU Missouri WGU was stablished in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University.

More information is available at missouri.wgu.edu or by calling 855.948.8493.

Clinic held Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri’s Women’s Health Services clinic will be held March 5 at the Harrison County Health Department, located at 1700 Bethany Ave., Bethany, e 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30pm-5pm. Call 660-359-2855.

No news is murder.... Dr. John T. Lindsey killed in 1930

by George Cramer over a disputed 40 acres of land Thursday, March 20, 1930 A five-year feud with court suits between Dr. John T. Lindsey and George Cramer, neighbors of Gilman City, had a tragic climax yesterday afternoon, when the two men met in front of the post office of that little city and Lindsey was shot down by Cramer. Both men were past 70 years of age.

Witnesses to the shooting said the two men met on the street, when Cramer, without a word of warning, whipped out a revolver and started firing at Lindsey. The latter turned and ran into a drug store. Three bullets struck him as he fled, two in the back, right of the spine, and the third in the upper right arm. Cramer followed him into the store and fired the fourth and fatal shot. The bullet,

striking the veterinarian in the forehead, killed him instantly.

Lindsey was not armed, according to Dr. R.H. Betts, coroner, of Bethany, who said an inquest would be held this morning.

After the shooting Cramer surrendered to Justice Alva Stringer, was taken to Bethany, and placed in the county jail. He made no statement regarding his motive for the shooting.

The trouble between the two men, it will be recalled, dates back five years to a dispute over a deal involving 40 acres of land lying between their farms, about four miles south of Gilman.

Shortly after this dispute Lindsey and one of his sons were driving past the Cramer farm when allegedly Cramer appeared and shot at them, wound-

ing them both. Cramer was tried at Gallatin on a charge of felonious assault and was acquitted by a jury.

A week prior to the murder, Cramer’s life was saved by neighbors who rescued him from his burning farm home. Acquaintances said that Cramer believed the fire was of incendiary origin.

Lindsey was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter. Two of the sons, Alva F. and Roy Lindsey, were attorneys at St. Joseph. The former once was city counselor of St. Joseph and a law partner of the late Charles L. Faust, representative in congress from the fourth district.

The third son, Lewis, was a famer living near Gilman. Their daughter, Miss Nellie Lindsey, was still at home.

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First draft of personnel manual ready for review The commission worked on and completed the first draft COMMISSION of the new 2020 Personnel Manual. No changes had been made to the manual since 2015. A draft copy will be presented by the county clerk for review next week.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, left word for the commission to update them on ongoing work. James hopes to complete the bridge inspections this week with MoDOT. The road crew is working on replacing rip rap around bridge approaches.

Shannon McCrary and Donald Ohlberg met with the commission to discuss recent repairs to bridge 475000.0 on Quartz Avenue in Union Township, and other projects. James and the crew will continue to work on equipment at the barn.

Discussion was held regarding the content of the bid specs for the Saber Road project. The commission approved and authorized the county clerk to advertise the bid. Anyone wishing to bid may contact the county clerk for bid specs. Bid opening will be scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 4.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to appoint Cheryl Alexander the Daviess County Health Officer for 2020; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.

David Cox made a motion to accept the 2020 Region H Hazmat Agreement; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.

Jay Hart, Grand River Heating, met with the commission to answer questions regarding the new mini split heating and A/C unit being considered for the assessor’s office.

Discussion was held regarding the upcoming 2020 census.

The commission would like to encourage everyone to go online and complete the census form as soon as they receive their notice.

The Daviess County Library can help anyone that does not have access to the internet to complete their form at the library. It is very important that the population count is accurate so Daviess County and its businesses can access federal funds.

The commission formally amended their Jan. 22, 2020, minutes to reflect a pay raise given to all full-time and parttime over 1,000-hour employees effective with January payrolls.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to amend the Jan. 22 minutes as presented; Jim Ruse seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the Feb. 11, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.

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Associate Division A bench trial was held Feb. 11

for Ryan B. Dunkin on two misdemeanor charges, DWI prior offender and speeding. The court found him guilty on both counts, and a sentencing hearing was set for March 3.

In a change of venue from Livingston County, PST Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Cameron Lumber vs. Randall L. and Christina Turner of Weatherby, the court found that the Turners failed to make payments as previously ordered. The previous order was converted into a final judgment against the Turners for $52,938.82 plus post judgment interest of 24%. The case was heard by Judge Brent Elliott.

Municipal Court Defendants found guilty in the municipal court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs are $32.50 for the City of Gallatin. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases on Feb. 10: Cody William Buckler was fined $50.50 for assault.

Russell L. Ross was fined $25 for nuisance violation.

Chase A. Moulton was fined $50 for miscellaneous controlled substance.

Arthur Lee Massey was fined $25 for littering.

Charles Frederick Trotter was fined $50.50 each on two counts of animal at large.

Heather Maire Claibourn was fined $50.50 on one count of animal at large.

Heather Maire Claibourn was fined $50.50 each on two counts of animal license.

Tambra J. Pierce was fined $100 for trespassing.

Greg and Delores Drew to Gregory P. Drew, trustee of the Gregory P. Drew Revocable Trust; lot in Gallatin from Jeff and Anita Riley to Monica Riley; tracts in Gallatin Industrial Park, Union Township, from Midwest Hardwood Corporation to McBee Farms LC. Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Benton Township from Daniel and Debbie Bevan, trustees of the Daniel R. Bevan and Debbie I. Bevan Revocable Trust, to Joanie Geesing.

Beneficiary Deeds Tract in Benton Township from Joanie Geesing to Justin M. Geesing; lot in Gallatin from Ronnie L. Maddock to James Maddock. *****

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Missouri Sex Offender Registry

You can easily search for sex offenders who live in specific areas on the Missouri State Highway Patrol Sex Offender Registry. The website is http://www.mshp.dps. mo.gov/CJ38/searchRegistry.jsp

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Next Advertising Deadline: March 9, 2020

Assessor’s Office Daviess County property owners should have received their 2020 assessment sheets.

Please return assessment sheets to the office by March 1 to avoid penalty. Penalties range from $15 to $105, based upon valuation of the property.

These penalties are assessed by state statute.

Timely submission of your assessment sheet allows tax entities to record accurate valuations, which in turn enables tax levies to be based on the correct valuation.

The office will be open through the noon hour from January through April. Please come in or call the office if you have any questions, 660-3300 Ext. 1.

Recorder’s Office Marriage licenses issued: James Devon Detweiler, 21, and Sara Nicole Hostetler, 22, both of Jamesport.

Warranty Deeds Tract in Union Township from Corey and Alicia Endicott to Christopher and Terri Feiden; tract in Benton Township from

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report THIS INCIDENT SUMMAR SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

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Philip Lloyd Helton 1941-2020 Philip Lloyd Helton, 78, Trenton, died Feb. 12, 2020 at a St. Joseph hospital.

He was born on April 24, 1941 in Trenton, the son of Benjamin Lloyd and Kathryn Marie (Renfro) Helton.

On Dec. 29, 1989 he married Leah Cabanalan in Oklahoma City, OK. She survives of the home.

Philip served in the Air Force and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Gilman City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dwight Wesley and Steven Helton.

Survivors include his daughter, Rhonda; son, Kevin; brothers, Deen Helton, James Helton, Robert Helton all of Gilman City, David Helton, Pioneer, CA, Richard Helton, Fridley, MN, Mark Helton, Bowie, TX; sisters, Beverly Miller, New Meadow, ID, and Anne Dunn, Ponte Verde, FL; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Philip Helton were held Feb. 17, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial followed in Springer Cemetery, Gilman City. The family received friends from 1011 a.m. at the funeral home.

William Herbert Turner 1928-2020 William Herbert Turner, 92,

Public Notices Gilman City, MO passed away Feb. 6, 2020.

He was born on Feb. 1, 1928 in Harrison County, Missouri the son of Leo W. and Elsie L. (Van Dyke) Turner.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Gene and Leo Turner.

William is survived by his cousins, Carl and Harl Dunkin.

Funeral services for William Turner were held Feb. 17, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial followed in Christian Union Cemetery, Gilman City. Memorials may be made to Christian Union Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

2020 census count to begin in March The Missouri 2020 Census Complete Count Committee has launched a statewide media campaign to educate Missourians on the importance of being counted in this year’s census.

The campaign will receive help from notable figures such as Ozzie Smith, Benji Molina, and Maya Moore.

“A complete count of all Missourians in the 2020 Census is critical to the wellbeing of our residents for the next ten years,” Governor Mike Parson said.

“We are proud of our Missouri 2020 Complete Count Committee and its partners around the

state for working hard to share this important message and ensure Missouri counts in 2020.”

Census Day is April 1, 2020.

In mid-March, Missouri citizens will begin receiving postcards asking them to respond to the 2020 Census through the 2020 Census website or by phone or mail.

The state’s 2020 Complete Count Committee is asking all Missourians to make sure all people living in their household are counted. When all Missourians are counted, communities receive more funding for education, hospitals, roads, and more.

“We want to make sure everyone living in Missouri knows they count in 2020 and, by responding to the 2020 Census, they help bring resources and representation to their community,” said Missouri 2020 Complete Count Committee Chair Karen Best. “I am honored to serve as chair of the Complete Count Committee and honored to work with its many outstanding partners towards a complete count for Missouri.”

For more information on the Missouri 2020 Census, please visit https://census.mo.gov/.

The bear essentials…

Be ‘Bear Aware’ this spring, says MDC

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) estimates that Missouri is home to about 540 - 840 black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to “Be Bear Aware.”

MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee said it is imperative that residents remove bear attractants from their property, such as bird feeders, trash, barbeque grills, pet food, and food waste.

“As black bears become active in the spring, they are on a mission to find food,” said Conlee. “Keeping areas free of attractants and letting bears find natural foods is in everyone’s best interest. If you see a bear, let the animal be and enjoy the sighting, but be sure to not offer it any food.”

Conlee noted that intentionally feeding bears can be dangerous as it makes the bears comfortable around people. It can also lead bears to cause significant damage to property while searching for a meal.

“When bears lose their fear of humans, they could approach people in search of food or may defend the food sources or territory they associate with people, which can make them dangerous,” Conlee said. “When this happens, the bear cannot be relocated and has to be destroyed.

A fed bear is a dead bear.”

Food is usually a bear’s main motivator, but that also means it can be a main source of conflict.

MDC offers the following tips to avoid attracting black bears to possible food sources: • Store garbage, recyclables, and compost inside a secure building or in a bear-proof container until trash pick-up day.

• Keep grills and smokers clean and store them inside.

secure vehicle or strung high between two trees. Do not keep food or toiletries in a tent, and do not burn or bury garbage or food waste.

• Don’t leave pet food outside. Feed pets a portion at each meal and remove the empty containers.

• Refrain from using birdfeeders in bear country from April through November. If in use, hang them at least 10 feet high and 4 feet away from any structure. Keep in mind that even if a bear cannot get to the birdseed, the scent could still attract it to the area.

• Use electric fencing to keep bears away from beehives, chicken coops, vegetable gardens, orchards, and other potential food sources.

• Keep campsites clean and store all food, toiletries and trash in a

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While black bears are generally a shy, non-aggressive species and bear attacks are rare, MDC offers these tips when outdoors in bear country:

• Make noise, such as clapping, singing or talking loudly, while hiking to prevent surprising a bear.

• Travel in a group if possible.

• Keep dogs leashed.

• Be aware of the surroundings. If there is evidence of a bear, such as tracks or scat, avoid the area.

• Leave bears alone! Do not approach them, and make sure they have an escape route.

Report bear sightings and post photos online at mdc. mo.gov/reportbears.

For more information on Missouri black bears and how to Be Bear Aware, visit mdc.mo.gov/ bearaware.

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00005 In the Estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, Decedent: On JANUARY 28, 2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ERIC WILLIAM GILES, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative’s address is: SAMANTHA LEA GILES, 204 SECOND AVE, PATTONSBURG, MO 64670.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name and business address is: DANA JAMES MACOUBRIE, CITIZENS BK TRUST BLDG, PO BOX 467, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0467.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death:12-NOV-2019 Date of first publication: JANUARY 30, 2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate.

The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00003 In the Estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Supervised Administration- Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, Decedent: On JANUARY 21, 2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals were appointed personal representatives of the estate of JOHN ROBERT WHEELER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The names and addresses of the personal representatives are: MATTHEW A WHEELER, 306 LINDELL, APT. 1, NORMAL, IL 61761 ROBERT J WHEELER, 1201 S. OLD AIRPORT RD, PONTIAC, IL 61764.

The personal representatives’ attorney and designated agents name and business address is: ROBERT E COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 30-DEC-2019 Date of first publication: JANUARY 30, 2020 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate.

The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

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needy homeless dog a home is one of the most heroic acts of compassion. Dogs love you unconditionally. They love you when you’re happy. They love you when you’re sad. They love you, period. You can find any size, age, color, or breed of dog in a shelter. They are waiting for you.

They just want to be walked, given some treats, a good head scratch, and a couch to lay on. Please consider a rescue dog the next time you want to make an addition to your family. You may be saving two lives, theirs and yours.

Amazing benefits to seniors having pets Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, states the PetBacker blog.

Pets offer companionship and unconditional love. While they are fitting for any family, seniors may find that having a pet is especially beneficial. The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results. Caring for pets and being around them can produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that may help to lower stress hormones while also increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin.

This is not the only health benefit pets may provide. A recent study from the Mayo Clinic, which looked at 1,800 people between the ages of 25 and 64 who had healthy hearts, found that almost half owned a dog. Having a dog was likely to spur heart-

healthy behaviors, like exercising with the pet, eating well and having ideal blood sugar levels.

Pets also provide emotional support and companionship that can help seniors - including those who may be divorced or widowed - feel more secure and happy. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that, among respondents who had pets, 88 percent said their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86 percent said their pets made them feel loved.

Seniors considering getting a pet can explore the many benefits to doing so. · Reduce pain: A 2012 study published in Pain Magazine found therapy dogs provided “significant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.” · Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal not only stimulates physical activity, but it also can give seniors a reason to get up and go, which equates to a feeling of purpose. · Altered focus: Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or aging, according to New Yorkbased psychologist Penny B. Donnenfeld. · Increased physical activity: Pets require care, and that interaction can get seniors moving more than if they didn’t have a pet. · Improved health: Ongoing research from Harvard Medical School has found dog own-

ers have lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease than those who don’t own a dog. · Stick to routine: Caring for

pets helps seniors maintain a routine. Having structure after retirement can be important to ward off risk of depression. Staying on top of feeding, grooming and other

pet needs also can help prevent cognitive decline.

Pets bring many benefits to their owners’ lives, and they may be the perfect remedy for seniors looking for a friend and purpose.

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10 – Gallatin North Missourian, February 19, 2020 Gallatin FFA State Farmer/ State FFA Degree Recipients

Winston FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Tyler Muessig, Hannah Hullinger, Reagan Harrison, Holly Caldwell, Amy Caldwell, Madiyson Beaty, Kylie Roe; second row: Mrs. Katie Martin, Sam Uthe, Thomas Kile, Jacob Uthe, Asher Vaughn; third row: Calyssa Johnson, Karley Roe, Tanleigh Sheetz, Jordyn Inman, Destany West; fourth row: Braden Lee, Jacob Muessig, Spencer Pliley; fifth row: Regina Gerst, Megan Christensen, Hailey West; Not Pictured: Kyler Trimble, Heaven Waln, Keith Webb

1936 Tom Ed Doak 1937 Robert R. Bruner 1940 Byron Bruner 1946 Jack C. Everly 1947 Jerry Carter 1948 Clayton McBroom,

Tommy McWilliams 1952 Kenneth Harris 1953 Bob D. Eads, James G. Wright 1957 Richard L. Schweizer 1959 Bill Collier, Victor Gene Schweizer 1960 Kenneth Franklin Dunnington 1961 Del Ray Vyrostek 1963 Danny Froman, Richard

Eugene Heldenbrand 1964 Robert Lee Hill 1968 William Robert Gibson 1969 Paul E. Burke, Terry Leon Critten 1970 Joe Bird, Rob Burrows 1971 Larry Ray Wilson 1972 John First, Jr., Ricky Lee Tague 1973 Roger Eugene Critten,

John H. McLaughlin,

Stanley Keith Ray 1976 Dennis Lee Fletcher,

David P. Rains 1978 Tim Osborn, Chad Stigers 1980 Vera Dowell, Jeff Riley 1981 Brent Collier 1983 Ray Schweizer, Dave McLey 1984 Pat Riley 1985 Roy Hazzard 1986 Robert King 1987 Lance Rains 1988 Glenn Huffman 1990 Steven Riley 1991 Eddie Foley 1994 Eric Critten, Dallas Lockridge,

Steven Schweizer 1995 Chuck Weldon, Cody Bird,

Aaron Ishmael, Chris

Henderson, Matt Hiskett 1996 Chris Lasher, Jason Wilson,

Aimee Hiskett, Adam Rhoades 1997 Ryan Lockridge, Tyson Elbert,

Elaine Hiskett, Michael

Whitney, Michael Painter, Matt Rhoades 1998 Jeremy Henderson, Brent

Egger, Paul Ostorga, Becky

Miller, Sandy Rhoades, Shelly

Taul, Dane Worrell, Joey Hubbard 1999 Matt Adkinson, Travis Allen,

Brandi Carder, Kristin Ellis,

Daryn Gibson, Greg Smith,

Sherri Williams 2000 Cody Berten, Travis Bohannon,

Kyle Gannan, Ida Jarboe,

Ronnie D. Walker, Andy

Weldon, Kenny Youtsey 2001 Kara Sullenger, Luke Leeper,

Wesley Gay, Randy Eaton,

Trent Dowell, Jeremy Borgess 2002 Austin Story, Blake Parker,

Brian Youtsey, Zach Strange,

Kim Clevenger, JoAnn Tummons

2003 Amanda Bohannon, Brook

Carder, Jessica King, Will

Jarboe, Jeremy Holcomb,

Andrew Parker, Katherine Roe 2004 Mitch Riley, Justin Harlow,

Rusty Hendricks, Ashley

Eaton, Michelle Chadwick,

Sheila Smith, Stephanie

Phelps, Rickie McLey, Danny

Clevenger, Jenny Youtsey 2005 Stefanie Dowell, Erin Croy,

John Runde, Aaron Everly,

Matt Hostetler, Drayson Leeper,

Eric Daniels, Emily Gay, Kathy

Walker, Kelsie Parker 2006 Jessica Fifer, Clayton Baker,

Whitney Ray, Katie Jarboe,

Hattie Rains, Dillon Bird,

Nic Burrell 2007 Riley Rains, Derrick Eaton,

Ethan Merrigan, Brandon

Meseberg, Kari Youtsey, Laura

Youtsey, Dennelle Rhoades,

Sam Mott, Colt Bohannon 2008 Megan Chadwick, Shelby

Chadwick, Breanne Brammer,

Hunter Prentice, Maggie

Strange, Lee Deutschman,

Len Deutschman 2009 Kadie Mott, Kelley Critten,

Derek Sprague, Kelsey

McLaughlin, Megan Chadwick,

Kyle Croy, Keegan Merritt,

Maggie Strange, Lee

Deutschman, Jacob Gienapp,

Robert Rhoades 2010 Nicole Middaugh, Ryan

Chadwick, Shelby Chadwick,

Casey Alden, Hunter Prentice,

John Lollar 2011 Breanne Brammer, Len

Deutchman, Myrick McLey,

Danielle Ness 2012 Jacob Bell, Kristin Critten 2013 Kelsey Bird, Dexter Daniel,

Garrett McNeely, & Marissa McNeely 2014 Derrik Baldwin, J.D. Berten,

Kaley Cox, Kirbie Crouse,

Grace Von Opitz 2015 Tannah Terry, Dane Brammer,

Kourtney Bird, Daniel Pettit,

Andrew Michael 2016 Kase Critten, Aubrey Burns,

Cooper Grady 2017 Declan Schweizer, Mattison

Ishmael, Dalton Swalley,

Kaitlyn Bird, Tanner Johnson,

Jarod Rains 2018 Colin Beck, Megan Cox

American Degree recipients

2014 Kelsey Bird, Dexter Daniel

Garrett McNeely, Marissa McNeely 2015 Grace Von Opitz, Kaley Cox 2016 Tannah Terry, Dane Brammer

Kourtney Bird, Daniel Pettit 2017 Aubrey Burns, Cooper Grady

Kase Critten 2018 Kaitlyn Bird, Jarod Rains,

Declan Schweizer, Dalton Swalley 2019 Colin Beck

Tri-County FFA Veterans Day Assembly 2019

Pattonsburg FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Mr. Wiedmaier, Cooper Teel, Dylan McCrary, Clark Adler, Dakota Eaton, Ryelin Hulet, Jaden Gannan; second row: Quincy Crone, Kayleigh Pankau, Jillian Plymell, Tyler Butler, Shelby Snider, Bessa Hoover; third row: Cadi Chamberlin, Keighdanz Barraza, Webby Baily, Gia Pace, Mekenzie Turner, Michael Jessop, Elden Wise; fourth row: Savannah Hughes, Jenna Heath, Kaylee Graham, Cameron Jones, Patrick Cowley, Grace Warner, Madison Hulett, Brynn Teel; fifth row: Mason Weller, Cody Crabtree, Caleb Sutton, Zane Reed, Jimmie Nalle, Zach Moore, Miles Huff; sixth row: Kason Butler, Corbin Rice-Mattox, Carter Crone, Wiley Butler, Samuel Coin, Kaden de Jong

North Daviess FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Kayden Malott, Jaiden Rainey, Sue Prater, Kieara Clair, Jesse Smith, Alex Crim; middle row: Mason Heckenbach, Preston Anderson, Haylee Hanes, Kylana Clair, Angela Sprague, Tabitha Wynne; back row: Faith Rainey, Christian Malott, Ira Johnson, Logan Malott, Bryce Smith, Kameron Hanes

Front row, left to right: Ty Justus (Enlisted, National Guard), Richard Willet (TC Math Instructor, Retired U.S. Air Force), Wyatt Brewer (Enlisted, United States Army); second row: Trystn Dunks, Kiera Huskey, Destiny Gutshall, Abbie Rexing, Than Tomlinson, Brayden Ward; third row: Caleb Agcopra, Emily Rogers, AJ Rainey, Kandyce Mooney, Rikki Cook, Lexi Wyant, Shelbi Dickinson, Jaxson Waterbury, Darren Lowe; fourth row: Ciara King, Stevie Lockridge, Anissa Williams, Jordan Marrs, Carly Turner, Byron George, Koletin Lowe, Garrett Skinner, Noah Tomlinson, Michael Holtzclaw; fifth row: Serenity Arndt, Myrra Davis, William Terhune, Emily Brewer, Lucy Turner, Hailey Eads, Chloe Ableidinger. Not Pictured: Lucas Puentes, Kavan Mooney, Reid Simons

Gallatin Publishing Company extends appreciation to all who responded to our requests for pictures and information for this FFA salute!

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Gallatin FFA Chapter Front row, left to right: Hayden Jumps, Jenna Rains, Gloria Hernandez, Jessica Hart, Carli Beck, Caragan Baker, Macie McNeely; second row: Mr. Alden, Taylor Dir, Alli Baker, Christin Burns, Kylie Stagner, Olivia Woody, Cloey Waterbury, Tristan Hamilton, Kaydence Clevenger, Mrs. Holder; third row: Jacob Maize, Johnna Tadlock, Hailey Holcomb, Brianna Filley, Presley Wells, Addi Riley, Maddi Michael, Morgan Glidewell, Libby Endicott; fourth row: Brantley Burns, Draven Wright, Layton Shubert, Lane Dowell, Emmit Stanley, Ethan Adkison, Garrett Dungy, Tristen Gibson; fifth row: Tom Crouse, Draygan Schweizer, Gabe Allen, Carson Lang, Annie Nelson, Madalyn Shubert, Riley Dutro; sixth row: Dalton Albrecht, Calvin Grady, McKinley Waters, Matana Byrum, Isaac Bird, Libby Wilson, Kailey Hancock; seventh row: Tyler Tustison, Brett Hemry, Silas Giles, Haven Gibson, Taylor Hoover, Hadley Jumps; eighth row: Gabe Loucks, Colt Baker

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

February 19, 2020

Gallatin advances 7 wrestlers to Class 1 state tournament A pair of Gallatin Bulldog wrestlers will be chasing history this weekend at Mizzou Arena on the University of MissouriColumbia campus.

Seniors Ross Critten and Drayton Harris, among seven Bulldogs who have advanced to state, will seek to become the first GHS wrestlers to earn medals in four different state tournaments.

Critten and Harris each won district titles Saturday at MidBuchanan High School. Critten pinned Mid-Buchanan’s Clayton Rotterman to win the title in the 120-pound class. Harris fought to a 6-3 win over Lathrop’s Tanner Dalinghaus to win the 160-pound district title.

Senior Keegan Allen also won a district title in the 126-pound class by a 2-0 decision over MidBuchanan’s Nathan Hyde. Andon Allen won 3 matches before falling to North Andrew’s Dawson Fansher in the title match of the 113-pound class.

Rodell Sperry finished 4-1 in district competition, losing only to Lawson’s Braden Carpenter in the semi-final round. Sperry pinned Plattsburg’s Klayton Kennedy to take third place in the 152-pound division.

Draven Wright and Gage

Wright each placed fourth in their respective weight classes. Draven finished 3-2 in the 138-pound class. Gage wrestled to a 3-2 record in the 182-pound class.

Harris, who was the Most Valuable Wrestler in the recent Albany Tournament, remained unbeaten on the season at 330. He is one of 3 undefeated wrestlers in the state 160-pound weight division. Harris will face sophomore Kamari Bradley, 11-2, of Gateway Science Academy in his opening match. Trey Huck,29-0, of Valle Catholic is also undefeated at 160 pounds.

Unbeaten Brant Whitaker, 28-0, of Father Tolton Catholic was the 152-pound state champ last season in Class 2 at Boonville High School.

Harris returns to state having won medals in 2017 (6th), 2018 (4th) and 2019 (6th).

Critten’s first state match will be against sophomore Josh Haberle, 28-11, of Eldorado Springs.

Critten, 42-3, is looking for his fourth state medal after taking 3rd a year ago, 4th in 2018, and 6th in 2017.

Keegan Allen, 28-5, will square off against Lone Jack junior Brendan Shepard, 27-13,

Bulldog qualifiers for this weekend’s MSHSAA Class 1 Wrestling Championships are, front row from left: Ross Critten, Keegan Allen, Drayton Harris and Rodell Sperry; back row: Gage Wright, Andon Allen and Draven Wright. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. in his first-round state match.

Andon Allen, 14-3, who earned a 5th place medal in last year’s tournament, will face Christian senior Caleb Little, 19-13, in his first bout.

Sperry, 42-5 and a state quali-

fier in 2019, will face Valle Catholic sophomore Joshua Bleser in his opening match at state.

Draven Wright, 40-10, will meet Adrian junior Cole Ritter in his first state match. Gage Wright, 34-11, will go up against Centra-

lia senior Grafton Littrell, 34-2, to open his tournament competition.

First round matches begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday and continue through Saturday’s 4:30 p.m. finals.

Lady Bulldogs fall short in latest action Winston musicians excel at festival

Eight students from Winston participated in the Northwest Missouri State University Middle School Music Festival on Feb. 15. There were seven events (four solos and three duets) and all students received a one rating and got great comments from the judges. Pictured, left to right, are Eli Uthe, Noel Nelson, Sage Eiken, CJ Mullikin, Zoe Taylor, Mea McCampbell, Ella Filley, and Miley McCampbell. Last weekend the Winston Redbird Band had five band students participate in Graceland University’s Honor Band. The event lasted two days and students played three pieces in a large combined band with the Graceland University Wind Ensemble.

Gallatin’s Lady Bulldogs battled but came up short in a pair of road contests on Saturday and Monday.

The Lady Bulldogs were within 2 possessions, 47-42, of Pattonsburg late in Saturday’s GRC crossover contest but came out on the short end of a 58-47 decision in the game that pitted seventh place finishers in East and West Divisions.

On a positive note, Gallatin received one of its bestbalanced scoring nights of the season. Claire Hemry and Madalyn Shubert each tossed in

11 points for the Lady Bulldogs.

Libby Endicott added 10 points and Elle Copple chipped in 9 for Gallatin. Shubert and Carli Beck combined for 27 of Gallatin’s 49 rebounds. Shubert pulled down 16 boards and Beck chalked up 11 rebounds.

For the second time this season, Gallatin’s girls faced one of the best teams in the state on

Monday. East Buchanan dominated Gallatin in a 65-9 non-conference decision.

Point totals for Gallatin included Beck with 4, Shubert with 3 and Hemry with 2.

The Lady Bulldogs close out the regular season at home on Thursday during Senior Night activities against Stanberry.

North Daviess Knight invites you to ‘Follow the Reading Book Road’ North Daviess Knights will host a 2020 Spring Book Fair during the North Daviess Knight Elementary Basketball Games March 2-6, from 4-8 p.m.

The Book Fair will have a Wizard of Oz Theme, The Yellow Book Road.

Bonnie Yates, librarian at North Daviess, will set up the Book Fair adjacent to the gym in the school’s music room. A Yellow Book Road will lead students, parents and patrons into the magic of reading, and all that scholastics has to offer.

The Book Fair will be open to not only North Daviess Students, but to those participating tournament schools, and patrons in the community.

Jameson and Coffey alumni are encouraged to contact the school at 660-828-4123, to sponsor a student with a $10 donation for the fair.

Parents and patrons are needed to help volunteer their time during the Book Fair.

Please contact Bonnie Yates, at North Daviess school, if you would like to be a volunteer.

Reading and the excitement of learning through books has been a major emphasis this year for students at North Daviess R-3 through the Title Program and the Drop Everything and Read program.

North Daviess R-3 invites you to come to the Book Fair and gain your “heart” for reading, “brain” power in the knowledge that books offer, and “courage” to dive into a new book that brings you back “home” to Education.

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February 19, 2020

Bulldogs fall twice to different Bulldogs

Redbirds notch ‘7s’ to continue HDC dominance Winston’s Redbirds captured their seventh straight HDC Tournament title on Saturday, beating the Mercer Cardinals on their own court, 41-29. Down by 5 points at half time, the Redbirds surged ahead to stay with a 20-0 third quarter run. Winston’s man defense put a choke hold on Mercer in the second half, allow-

State needs assistance providing meals to kids during summer months The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months when school is not in session.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 who are at risk of not having enough to eat during the summer months. The program is one of the ways Missouri is working to fight childhood hunger.

During the school year, nearly half of the children in Missouri qualify for, and receive, a free or reduced-price school breakfast and/or lunch. Organizations that choose to sponsor the SFSP will help ensure that children in needy areas of the state continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

“Preventing food insecurity in children is an important step in improving the health of Missourians,” said Dr. Randall Williams, DHSS Director. “Without the assistance of organizations across the state, many of Missouri’s children would go hungry during the summer months.”

Organizations eligible to participate in the program as sponsors include schools, faithbased organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies, and local government entities. The sites are required to be in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.

The federally funded program is administered by DHSS. The department will accept applications from organizations March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through the summer are requested to apply.

Training in the requirements for the program will be provided.

More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www. health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free).

ing just 8 points in the final two periods. Jacob Uthe led the Redbirds with 21 points and Jakub Hisel added 12.

Winston also captured its seventh straight HDC regular season title with a victory

Tuesday over East Harrison, 74-28. Winston, 18-4, will try for a repeat district crown from the #4 seeded position next week at NCMC in Trenton.

The Redbirds have a home game Thursday against Hale.

Gallatin’s boys dropped games to Stanberry and East Buchanan in latest hardcourt action ahead of this Thursday’s season ending home game and Senior Night. Stanberry defeated Gallatin, 66-55, in Saturday’s GRC crossover contest. East Buchanan came out on top, 6853, in Monday’s game at Gower.

Stanberry surged ahead in the second quarter on an 18-4 run, but Gallatin battled back to lead, 41-40, with 2:14 to play in the third period with scoring from Isaac Bird, Aidan Adkison, JJ Waters, Johnny Stout and Tristen Gibson.

Stanberry polished off the quarter with a bucket that also kicked off a 10-0 run that Gallatin could not recover from.

Bird canned 12 points to lead Gallatin. Stout came off the bench to chip in 10 points and a team-high 8 rebounds from his

guard position. Adkison contributed 9 points to the Bulldog effort.

East Buchanan pulled away from a 15-15 first quarter tie with a 14-6 second quarter advantage but Gallatin made a game of it by closing to within 39-34 thanks to a Brinley Vandiver basket late in the third period. The EB Bulldogs put the game away with a 22-14 scoring surge in the fourth quarter.

Bird and Vandiver led the way for Gallatin with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Vandiver also grabbed 7 rebounds coming off the bench. Stout and Dylan Burns chipped in 7 each for the Bulldogs. Gibson and Landon Corwin added 7 apiece in the loss.

The Bulldogs look to avenge the loss to Stanberry on Thursday during home Senior Night recognition.

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Written by: Carolyn Mueller

Illustrated by: Nicole Hartfelder

Chapter 5: Secret of the Mannon Cabin

Molly loved log cabins.

Standing, with Elsie, on the porch of this cabin in a quiet corner of Silver Dollar City, seemed to transport her back in time. To Molly, the idea of setting out on one’s own to make a living off the land seemed terribly romantic. Building a whole house out of a bunch of logs, well, that was the height of adventure!

“How old is the cabin?” she asked Elsie.

“Well,” Elsie told her. “It was originally built in 1916 by the Mannon family, pioneers who came here, to live in the Ozarks.”

“They came here?” Molly asked. “To Silver Dollar City?”

“Well, not here exactly, the cabin was originally built in Brownbranch, Missouri and was eventually donated to Silver Dollar City.”

“Can we go in?”

Elsie’s friendly eyes crinkled as she nodded. Molly peered through the door of the cabin. It was dark inside, especially with the hot Missouri sun shining above her. She stepped across the threshold and blinked, rapidly. It felt cooler inside the cabin, and there was a hush. The log walls combined with the trees outside muffled any remaining sounds from the Silver Dollar City crowds. Her eyes took a minute to adjust to the darkness before revealing a one-room cabin set up just as it would have been in the late 19th or early 20th century.

“Wow,” Molly whispered, tiptoeing around. The room was full of antique furniture, including a bed, table, and wood-burning stove.

“No TV, huh,” Molly said.

Elsie, her shadow silhouetted in the doorway, laughed.

“Of course, no TV, Molly! There’s no electricity!”

Molly nodded, looking around, and for the first time, noticed that there were no regular lamps in the room like she had at home.

“Well, with no TV, what did the Mannons do?” Molly asked.

“They spent a lot of the day working,” Elsie answered. “And in their leisure time, I expect they wrote or read the Bible.”

Molly followed Elsie’s gaze to a dusty, old Bible sitting on the table near a chair. Wanting to go check it out, Molly walked toward the Bible. OOF! The next thing she knew, Molly found herself sprawled face-first on the wooden planks of the cabin’s floor. There must have been a knot in the dusty, wood surface, she thought, and she’d stubbed her toe on it, tripping.

“Ugh,” Molly groaned. As she got ready to pick herself up and dust off, something caught her eye. Beneath the bed, in a dark, dusty corner, she saw the shape of something, some object.

Curiosity getting the best of her, Molly inched forward on her belly and reached under the bed, closing her eyes and twisting just right until her fingertips brushed against the object. It felt like a book.

Using her fingernails, Molly dug into the cover and clawed it toward her until she could slide it out completely. Sitting up, in a small cloud of dust, Molly set the book on her lap and brushed off the cover. She could make out a word, etched in the cover’s soft leather.

DIARY.

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Fifth in an 8-part series, courtesy of the North Missourian, with 186 Daviess County students participating!

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WORSHIP

February 19, 2020

Fairview Shelly Masson opened with special prayer requests for Karen Reed, Jerry Verhagen, Delores Cerrone, Leo and Beverly Lang, Pat and Gene Fry, Rhett Colton, Steve McFee, Jamie Grimes and many others on our prayer list with prayers by Cindy Lang.

Worship began with singing “Majesty” and prayer by Raymond Searcy. Marilyn Searcy led the congregation singing “Have Faith in God” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Offering and prayer was

by Betty McFee and special music was by Marsha.

Pastor Shadrach Landry read I Corinthians 13:4-8 and brought the message “Unending Love.” Closing hymn was “Savior, like a Shepherd Leads Us.” Wednesday, Feb. 19, Kids Bible Study meets at 6:30.

Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Gina Dixon led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Because He Lives” and “Come Thou Fount.” The sermon was called “You’ll Want to Avoid This” by Samer Massad of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was based on Proverbs 11:2 and 1 Peter 5:5. Small group time followed the message. We will have a meeting after church on March 15.

Gallatin Baptist This Sunday, Feb. 23, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message from I John 1:8-10, “Are You a Saved Sinner?” Next Tuesday night is Men’s Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night activities are Pioneer Club and REACH Youth Group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with choir following at 7:30 p.m.

A Women’s Coffee is planned for 8:30 a.m. at Corner Café. On Saturday, Feb. 22, a Nerf Night for high school youth (grades 9-12) will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Then a similar Nerf will be for middle school youth (grades 7-8) will be on Feb. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Summer VBS will be July 12-17 with theme “Concrete & Cranes” and motto: Jesus! Our Strong Foundation!

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s final message in a series on prayer was based on Revelation 22, “Prayer (Part VII).”

The children’s message was given

by Lois Carter. Prayer requests are for Leslie Stanley, Susie Pierce Walker, and Mary Ellis of Mirabile.

FCC led the worship service at Daviess County Nursing & Rehab at 2 p.m. Youth groups met in the evening.

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host a church game night Saturday at 6 p.m. The youth will have a Nerf Wars and Milkshake Mayhem event Sunday beginning at 3:30 p.m. Disciples Women (CWF) will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 with Sarah Dowell and Betty Bird hosting.

Gallatin United Methodist Corsages for missions were sold on this special love Sunday, planned by the United Methodist Women. The candles were lit during the 11 a.m. worship service by Eli. Sue played the organ and piano.

The special guest speaker was Marilyn Dorst with the sermon “What Difference Would It Make?” from Ephesians 3:15-19.

Children’s moment was led

by Liz Lawinger. Among the joys shared: Gallatin had seven wrestlers going to state contest. Chuck Wortman is now home from the hospital.

LOFT youth group meets at 4 p.m. Sundays. Deep Dive Bible Study is on Mondays at 6. Bible study at the nursing home is at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays. Feb. 23, a drive in/carry out meal will follow worship. Call Nancy Tate if you would like a meal delivered to you. Feb. 23 at 5:45, confirmation class begins.

Barbara Underwood and Susie Walker were added to our prayer list.

Lake Viking Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “Ye Have Heard!” from Matthew 5:38-48. Mark Beeson sang “This Ole House” for the special music.

Following the morning worship service, the Youth Group Spaghetti Dinner/Auction was held. The spaghetti dinner was very good, and the auction provide everyone in attendance with a lot of laughs. The fundraiser is held to raise money for all the Youth Group activities throughout the year. A total of $6,300 was raised this year. We would like to thank everyone in the community that made donations and those that attended the event.

Without the support of our community the youth group could not exist.

The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The choir will practice at 6 p.m.

Wednesday and the Youth Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. The Adult Evening Bible Study Group will begin their meeting at 7 p.m. There is always room for more people so come out and join us.

Olive Baptist Luke Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “God’s Valentines from Heaven” from John 3:16. Sara Ishmael’s children’s message was “Things Are Not Always What They Seem.” Special music was performed by Lesa Leeper.

Sunday afternoon service was a continuation of “The Gospel Project” and was at 5 p.m. 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 is held after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Ishmael and Henderson families.

Fund-raiser nets $6,300 for LV Church youth Sold! Pastor Robert Nelson has become an accomplished auctioneer, as demonstrated here. He is assisted by Sunday School Director Randy Goin at the Lake Viking Church spaghetti dinner and Valentine auction to support youth activities. The Feb. 15 event was a total group effort with adults preparing food, the youth serving the food, and a tremendous turnout from eager buyers. A huge selection of donated Items was auctioned ranging from gift cards to culinary delights. The spectacular offering of pies and cakes are always big bid items. Total raised: $6,300! A new record for the event! [Submitted ~ Troy Lesan]

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huck Wortman would like to thank the whole community for their prayers while he has been in the hospital! Love to all, Brother and Wife, Mom and Dad, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins!

Mizzou: Big win over No. 11 Auburn; Arkansas next

By Benjamin Herrold On Saturday night, it felt like Missouri Tigers basketball was back where it needed to be.

Even if Missouri is still far down in the Southeastern Conference standings, the Tigers turned back the clock, defeating No. 11 Auburn 85-73 before a raucous crowd that was having fun and cheering for the Tigers on a Saturday night. It felt like Missouri basketball mattered again, like there was genuine passion for the Tiger hoops, like there has been on so many winter nights at the old Hearnes Center and at Mizzou Arena.

It was the highest-ranked team Missouri has defeated in seven years, and it was the biggest crowd at Mizzou Arena in two years, with over 12,000 for the announced attendance.

Missouri (12-13, 4-8 in SEC with Auburn committing 24. The stretch, but they’ll need to break through Sunday) played the kind black-and-gold Tigers made 22 through on the road to really get of ferocious, high-effort defense of 29 free throws, which Auburn momentum going. They have coach Cuonzo Martin demands, made 30 of 46, leaving a lot of a chance to do that Saturday but they also made shots at a points on the table. against Arkansas in the big Bud torrid pace. Auburn (22-3, 9-3 At one point in the second Walton Arena (noon on SEC Netin SEC) had won three straight half, after one of those familiar work). games in overtime, and won 34 of stretches in basketball when The Razorbacks (16-9, 4-8 in their last 37 games, dating back both sides seem irritated and SEC through Sunday) are havto last year’s Final Four run, but uncomfortable, and each foul ing a decent season under firstthey could not get things going call or non-call drives the crowd year coach Eric Musselman, from behind the arc. and team benches into a fit of but four straight losses have put The headline reason Mis- rage, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl Arkansas right on the bubble for souri won was three-point shoot- got a technical foul and had to making the NCAA Tournament. ing. Missouri made 7 of 13 three- be held back from the referees. They’ll need a win Saturday pointers (53.8%), which Auburn Meanwhile the home crowd against Missouri as Musselman made just 1 of 17 (5.9%). Scoring was roaring with delight, the works to build that program 18 more points from beyond the band was playing the William back up to its lofty heights in the arc is a great recipe for winning. Tell overture, and the Missouri 90s, when the Razorbacks won For the second Saturday in a cheerleaders were running laps a national title and made two row, it was an intense foul-fest around the court with flags aloft. other trips to the Final Four. at Mizzou Arena that still man- It was quite a wild scene.

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Agriculture Need Hauling? I have a 20’ stock and a 20’ flat bed and can assist you in your hauling needs. Call Harry at 660-6050984.

Hay for Sale. Large Round Bales. Net wrapped. Grass Hay. Call 660-654-4260 Dark of the moon in February is the time to frost seed your Red Clovers. Have medium Red Clover and Organic Red ­Clover on hand. Plus all your ­other seeds. Your Byron Seed Dealer. See William Detweiler V.M.660-684-6858 Ext.1 Hunting rights on 160 acres near Chillicothe. $750 per year.

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Business Opportunities 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.

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

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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.

For Rent: Small apartment in Hale. Single person preferred.

No pets. Full kitchen and bath. $250/month, all utilities paid. $250 deposit. 660-645-2316 Studio Apartment for rent in Hale. Immediate availability. $295/month, utilities paid. No pets. 1st Month & Deposit required. 660-645-2316 For Rent: 2 bedroom house in Jamesport. Deposit & references. $550/month. 505-2520184

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Truck Driver: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is now accepting applications for Seasonal CDL Drivers. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Applications may be picked up at: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, 551 E Business Hwy 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

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Mon.-Thurs. Average 18 hours weekly. Apply by completing application at Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B S. Main, during weekday 8-5 business hours or email resume to jessica@gpcink.com Accepting resumes for City Hall Secretary. The City of Gallatin, Missouri is accepting resumes for a full-time City Hall Secretary. The secretary’s responsibilities will include collecting utility payments, calculating the daily deposit, answering calls, taking messages, completing work orders and service orders.

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Compensation will be based on experience and include an excellent benefits package. Submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to: City Hall Secretary Search, City of Gallatin, 112 E. Grand, Gallatin, MO 64640. How to Apply/Contact: Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 pm on March 9th, 2020.

Please contact City Hall for additional information at 660-6632011. The City of Gallatin is an equal opportunity employer.

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Eleven local Boy Scouts -- Jarom Perry, Kacyn Wayne, Jonathan Stoor, Lachlan Gibson, Burke Dalton, Reggie Arnold, Zayden Hacking, Gabriel Hacking, Jarom Lichfield all of Gallatin; Sam Richardson of Pattonsburg; and Carleton Nash of Cainsville -- will be recognized for achieving the highest rank in scouting, that of Eagle Scout, in a special ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Gallatin Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A reception follows the ceremony and the public is invited to attend.

All the scouts are members of Troop 96 and were under the leadership of Scoutmasters Jason Lichfield and Ephraim Smith. ● Gabriel Hacking is the son of Ben and Mary Hacking, Gallatin. He began scouting as a cub scout when he was eight years old. To earn his Eagle Scout award, he earned 39 merit badges and two eagle palms. He attended two years of High Uintah Scout Camp in the Uinta Mountains south of Flaming Gorge Dam. He participated in a cave exploring high adventure. He also attended National Youth Leadership Training and was chosen to be on staff the following year. He participated in a 50-mile backpacking trip and earned his 50-miler award. Gabriel was chaplain aid, scribe, NYLT troop guide, and patrol leader. For his Eagle Scout Project, he cleaned, painted, and beautified the back entrance of the Active Ageing Senior Center in Gallatin.

Gabriel Hacking

Zayden Hacking

Lachlan Gibson

● Zayden Hacking is the son of Ben and Mary Hacking of Gallatin. He joined BSA Scouting when he was 12 years old. To earn his Eagle Scout award, he earned 42 merit badges and four eagle palms.

He attended two years of High Uintah Scout camp in the Uinta Mountains south of Flaming Gorge Dam. He also attended National Youth Leadership Training. He participated in a 50-mile backpacking trip and earned his 50-miler award. Zayden was chaplain aid, patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. For his Eagle Scout Project, he cleaned a beautified the back entrance and storage area of the Courter Theater for the Gallatin Theater League.

Eleven boys earn Eagle Scout; projects serve local communities

●Lachlan Gibson Gibson, son of John and Janece Gibson, achieved Eagle Scout on Jan. 25. Upon being awarded the Eagle Scout rank, Lachlan earned 24 merit badges, served his troop as assistant patrol leader and chaplain aide. He participated in a High Adventure cave exploration trip at the Lake of the Ozarks and many outings. For his Eagle Scout Project, he organized the remodel of the concession stand at the Gallatin Park. A new door and deadbolt were put on along with all new locks in the drop-down windows. It was scraped, repainted, and new caulking was put around the base and windows. Lachlan also had troop members dig around the base of the foundation for added drainage, cleaned the inside of the concession stand, and added a new cement step.

● Jonathan Stoor, son of David and Lynda Stoor, earned his Eagle Scout on Jan. 25. Jonathan earned 22 merit badges and served as an assistant patrol leader and a scribe. He attended Camp Jay Hawk and Camp Geiger, along with participating in the cave exploration high adventure at the Lake of the Ozarks. For his eagle project, Jonathan and his volunteers cleaned a local cemetery, Ketren Cemetery. Jonathan’s project included mowing the property, raking and bagging the grass, weed whacking, spraying and caulking the tombs, planting bulbs, cutting down trees and small limbs, and cataloging the graves to Billion Graves. ● Reginald Dean Arnold, son of Courtney and Tamera Arnold, has been in the scouting program since he was eight years old. He has had a great time learning, growing, and practicing getting along with others. Reggie’s favorite scouting memory was getting sodas with his troop after their 50-miler hike. Reggie has 31 merit badges, Arrow of Light, Deacon Certificate, On My Honor Award, Religious Square Knot, 50 Miler, Cyber Chip (6-8), National Outdoor Achievement Award (Camping), and Totin’ Chip. Leadership positions held were patrol for his Eagle Scout leader, librarian, chaplain aide, and assistant patrol leader. For his project, he painted and moved shelves and organized hundreds of books for the Daviess County Library in Gallatin.

Jonathan Stoor

Reginald Dean Arnold

Burke LeRoy Dalton

● Burke LeRoy Dalton is the son of Jason and Michelle Dalton. He joined the BSA scouting program when he was eight years old, starting as a Cub Scout and working his way all the way up to the rank of Eagle Scout. In achieving his Eagle Scout award, he has earned 24 merit badges, the 50-miler award and participated in two years of scout camps, along with many high adventures. Burke served as patrol leader and senior patrol leader for one year. For his Eagle Project he worked with three organizations from the Village of Jameson to organize, inventory, and carry out a three-day fundraiser at the Jameson picnic selling memorabilia with all proceeds going to the betterment of the Village of Jameson. He was grateful to serve the community. ● Kacyn Barry Wayne is the son of Kevin and Angela Wayne. Kacyn has been in scouting since he was eight years old. He has earned 24 merit badges to become an Eagle Scout. He has been a patrol leader, completed the 50-miler, and participated in Mic-O-Say. He has had the experience of a high adventure exploring caves and attended Camp Nash and Camp Gieger. He has loved learning new skills. Kacyn’s Eagle project was the Johnson Cemetery in our county with the permission of Sherri Carder. He organized and helped with mowing, cutting down trees, trimming trees, raking leaves, finding, spraying, fixing and cataloging headstones and making a new sign for the cemetery. A lot of hard work went into his eagle project and he wants to thank everyone that helped, it was very appreciated.

Kacyn Barry Wayne

Jarom Denton Perry

Carleton Nash

● Jarom Denton Perry is the son of Michael and Ruth Perry. He joined the Boy Scouts of America when he was 11 years old and has enjoyed the many opportunities offered through that organization.

His goal to become an Eagle Scout, led him to earn 29 merit badges and one eagle palm. He held a couple of leadership positions as a patrol leader and then as an assistant patrol leader. Some of the highlights of his experience were a 50-mile hike through the Ozarks, thus earning the 50-mile award. He also had the chance to bike 50 miles around Bear Lake in Utah. The aviation merit badge was probably his favorite to obtain though. His choice for an Eagle Project was to work through Billion Graves to take pictures of headstones and then transcribe them. This gives people an opportunity to research their ancestors without having to go to several graveyards looking for their deceased. ● Carleton Nash is the son of Samuel and Salinda Hamilton of Cainsville, and Carleton Nash of Arizona. He started his journey into boy scouting through cub scouts at age nine and has earned 26 merit badges, an Eagle Palm, and several awards such as the Arrow of Light, On My Honor Medal, Boy Scouts Emergency Preparedness Medal, and the Nova Science Award. He has served in leadership as a chaplain, chaplain’s aid, and patrol leader. For his Eagle project Carleton built a playground for the Cainsville R-1 Preschool. ● Jarom Lichfield is the son of Jason and Sherri Lichfield. Jarom began scouting as a Cub Scout at the age of eight. He has earned 40 merit badges, three palms, the 50-miler award, and the LDS religious on my honor award. He has served in several leadership positions including patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, bugler, quartermaster, and senior patrol leader. For his Eagle Scout Project, he organized the restoration of the playground equipment at the Jameson Community Park. He added fresh paint, new swings, and hand bars that were donated.

Jarom Lichfield

Sam Richardson

● Sam Richardson, son of Joe and Rebecca Richardson, earned his Eagle Scout award after seven years in scouting at 15 years old. He earned 29 merit badges. Sam participated in many camps, service projects, and high adventure activities. He enjoyed it all. He served as patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader. Sam continues to serve in the community, takes on challenges, and continues to live the Scout Oath and Law. For his Eagle Project, he organized and cleaned up Water’s Cemetery, took pictures of the headstones, and uploaded them online for public access.