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Vicki Corwin resigns as county clerk; candidate filing opens on Feb. 27
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Gallatin’s Graydee Rains won 4th place in the 220-pound weight class
4 state medalists push GHS to 9th Allen, Critten, Harris, Rains medal on 1A state mat by Dennis Cox, Sports Editor
Gallatin wrestlers brought home four medals from last weekend’s MSHSAA Class 1 Wrestling Championships held in Mizzou Arena, equaling or bettering last season’s place finishes in each case. Ross Critten, Drayton Harris and Graydee Rains each returned from Columbia with a fourth place medal. Keegan Allen earned a sixth place medal in his first state appearance. Critten and Harris were sixth place finishers last season and
Rains equaled his fourth place medal from 2017. Ayden Wayne, Rian Critten, Caleb Boyd and Tom Crouse competed for the Bulldogs at state but could not advance to the medal round. Allen won, 4-2, in his first 106-pound match over Jason Strope of Fatima, but fell in the quarterfinal round to eventual state champion Logan Ferrero of Whitfield. Allen won his next two matches to assure himself a medal. A loss to Marceline’s Dis(continued on page 11)
New R-5 principal chosen Nicole Thogmartin will be the new principal at Searcy R-5 Elementary in Gallatin for the 20182019 school year. Mrs. Thogmartin, originally from the Lake of the Ozarks, graduated from Camdenton High School. She received bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education and elementary education at Central Missouri University. She obtained her master’s degrees in curriculum and instruction and elementary administration at William Woods University. Nicole taught fifth grade at Centerview, near Warrensburg, for one year; grades 5-8 in Cameron for 16 years; and served as assistant principal at Minnie Cline Elementary School in Savannah for the past two years. She and her husband, Bret, have been married 19 years in July. They met at college and moved to the area to be near family. They have two children — daughter, Madison, 16, and a sophomore; and son, Drew, 12, a sixth grade student. “I am beyond excited to be a part of the Gallatin R-5 School District,” said Mrs. Thogmartin.
Nicole Thogmartin “I value and support the school’s culture with student learning as the driving force. “One of my goals as the elementary principal include working to maintain communication and a collaborative culture among all stakeholders including educators, parents, students, administration, and the community. “I’m looking forward to this amazing leadership opportunity,” she says.
The 2018 fall elections got more interesting on Feb. 14 when County Clerk Vicki Corwin officially notified the Daviess County Commission of her resignation from office effective Feb. 28, 2018. Mrs. Corwin also has notified the governor by resignation letter. Mrs. Corwin has been offered a bookkeeper position at Gallatin R-5 Schools effective March 1, 2018, according to the minutes of the R-5 Board of Education. The county commission is authorized to appoint an interim clerk. Then, local political parties usually submit names for the governor’s consideration so that
the governor can appoint a clerk to serve until the next election. This sequence occurred in order for Mrs. Corwin to take office. Mrs. Corwin was appointed county clerk following interim clerk Sally Black after the resignation of Linda Steward in June, 2013. Then Mrs. Corwin was elected as county clerk as an unopposed Democrat candidate in November, 2014. County clerk is just one of several offices to be determined in the upcoming fall elections. Tuesday, Feb. 27 is the opening day of candidate filing for any person interested in running for
the following Daviess County offices: associate circuit judge, presiding commissioner, county clerk, circuit clerk, recorder of deeds, prosecuting attorney, committeeman-woman. Interested persons may file at the county clerk’s office on the second floor of the courthouse. The office opens at 8 a.m. To expedite this process, each filer should have a current voter I.D. card, filing fee receipt from his respective party, and Form 5120 from the Department of Revenue. The last two items are not required for the committee person candidates.
Lake Viking Polar Plunge on Saturday
Would you wade into the “unbearably cold” waters of Lake Viking ...for a good cause? The 11th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge unfolds Saturday, Feb. 24, with registration beginning at 11 a.m.. The traditional parade of costumes is at 1:30 p.m. with the plunge following at about 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Let Your Inner Zeus Loose!” with proceeds to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. Last year the Lake Viking Plunge had about 100 plungers and raised over $30,000! This one-ofa-kind event promises a fun atmosphere complete with music, crazy costumes and lasting memories. Participants must be at least 10 years old and raise a minimum of $75 each by event day. Fundraising prizes will include an anorak pullover at the $300 Goosebumps Level; a backpack at the $500 Chilly Level; a packable puffer jacket at the $1,000 Frost Level; and a weatherproof down blanket (plus one of each other level) at the $2,000 Arctic Level. This year, an added attraction will be the PeeWee Plunge for youngsters, which will take place at 12 noon, located under the shelter behind the clubhouse. Children under the age of eight are required to wear life jackets to be within 50 feet of the water, which is why the event is located behind the clubhouse. This event, for future Polar Plungers, will require participants to raise $25, and they will receive a goody bag and certificate of participation. There will be a special prize for the top fund-raising PeeWee.
Concessions will be served by Mi Mexico, featuring Mexican “gyros” with a Greek flair (street tacos) and chili, hot chocolate and coffee. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). SOMO exists to provide year-round sports and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and our athletes need you to get involved. Become a coach, volunteer, recruit a future athlete and learn how you can make a difference! The Polar Plunge is a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Missouri. Chillicothe Correctional Center, Western Missouri Correctional Center and Crossroads Correctional Center are proud to host this event. Polar Plunge is a family friendly event. Special Olympics Missouri promotes inclusion as a way of life for not only the athletes but everyone at the events. Organizers reserve the right to ask anyone to alter/remove their costume if found offensive or harmful to those in attendance. You may mail offline donations to: Special Olympics Missouri, Polar Plunge, 2300 Frederick Ave., Suite 204, St. Joseph, MO, 64506. Please include your name in the memo line of checks. Go to the Special Olympics web page www.somo. org/plunge to register or for additional information. Plungers: Register online and order your shirt at the same time! You may also call Judy Rash, 816-244-6380 or 660-673-6015, or Melody Prawitz, Special Olympics coordinator, at 816-233-6232.
Healthy feet, healthy body — reflexology spa opens in Gallatin by T.L. Huffman
Gallatin now has a commercial space in the “Doc Nixon” health building, dedicated to reflexology. Located at 215 N. Market St. in Gallatin, inside the B-Unique Salon, just north of Farmer’s Bank. Hearts & Hands Reflexology, owned and operated by Kathy Hensley, opened on Feb. 6, 2018. Reflexology is an ancient technique dating back about 5,000 years, originating in Egypt, Asia, and India, that helps the body restore and maintain its natural ability to heal itself. Reflexology is accomplished by working “reflex points” found on the feet, hands, and ears. These “reflex points” are connected to different organs and organ systems throughout the body.
By applying gentle pressure, in different ways, it helps balance out body functions; which can help alleviate the symptoms of a multitude of common ailments, both acute and chronic, such as pain, headaches/migraines, respiratory/allergy discomforts, and digestive issues. Reflexology provides endocrine/hormonal support, promotes relaxation, and supports the immune system. Additionally, foot zone therapy is also available, which is a more comprehensive form of reflexology and is especially helpful for addressing emotional issues, as well as physical ailments. “While reflexology is not a diagnostic tool, nor should it be considered as being curative, it has been found to be very supportive towards achieving and maintaining optimal health, in most cases,” said Kathy.
Kathy was introduced to reflexology after many years of struggling with serious chronic illnesses, such as chronic lung disease since birth and being diagnosed with severe hypertension at age 14. She says that “the previous five years had been especially difficult, to the point of becoming so debilitated and weak, that I had home health nurses coming into my home. Between the illnesses themselves and the side effects of medications, I could barely walk or function. I was so full of fluid, breathing was very difficult, and it was hard to even think or talk. I was tired of suffering and I didn’t want to fight anymore.” A few days after praying and asking God whether He was going to take her home or help her get better, a friend
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