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Courthouse lockdown after threat Utah man apprehended in Colorado en route to ‘shoot up the courthouse’ following a $150 fine

The Daviess County Courthouse was placed on lockdown March 14 after a Utah man called and threatened to come “shoot up the courthouse.”

On March 14, at approximately 3 p.m., the Daviess County

Circuit Clerk’s Office received a phone call from an individual who was upset abut a fine that he was ordered to pay after being found guilty.

As the conversation continued, the individual threatened to

State trooper exchanges gunfire in Daviess County

A A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was fired at by a suspect after a car chase, and then a foot chase, in Daviess County. Two arrests have now been made as a result of the investigation into the March 19 incident, according to the highway patrol.

The driver, Elmer Martin Sorrell, 52, of High Ridge, Mo., was arrested on a Daviess County warrant for the following charges: assault first degree - serious physical injury or special victim, class A felony; armed criminal action, unclassified felony; unlawful possession of a firearm, class D felony; stealing -firearm, class D felony; stealing - $750 or more, class D felony; resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony, class E felony. Bond has been set at $100,000.

A passenger in his vehicle, Lisa Ann Legge, 55, of Washington, Mo., has been arrested for the following charges: armed robbery 1st degree, burglary 1st degree, felony stealing.

The incident began at 10:46 a.m. on Monday, March 19, when the Harrison County Sheriff ’s Department advised Troop H Headquarters of a theft in progress at a residence in Ridgeway.

The suspects, identified as a male and female, fled the residence (continued on page 1 2)

“shoot up the courthouse.”

The court contacted a deputy sheriff, who then talked with the individual on the phone.

During the conversation the individual, who identified himself as Brinton Bingham, stated that he was coming to the courthouse to shoot deputy sheriffs.

Following the phone call the Daviess County Courthouse was placed on lockdown.

During the course of the investigation, deputies were able to obtain information about the suspect, which included his cellular telephone number and vehicle description.

After working with multiple law enforcement agencies, Bingham was apprehended in Colorado after leaving his home in Utah. Bingham informed the apprehending agency that he was en route to Daviess County, Missouri, to shoot deputies.

Bingham, 34, is charged with one felony count of making a terrorist threat. His bond is set at $35,000 cash.

According to Casenet, Bingham was charged on Sept. 1, 2017, by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, with unlawful

This is a Facebook post that Brinton Bingham uploaded online Saturday afternoon.

Local authorities recall how Bingham seemed a bit “unusual” on the day of his trial here. Bingham brought seven turkeys and offered them as gifts to courthouse officials.

The turkeys were unfrozen and discarded not only due to health concerns but also for being perceived as bribes.

Vehicle license office opens today at Access II The new Gallatin Motor Vehicle and Drivers License Office has opened much sooner than anticipated, according to Jessica Adkins, Marketing and Development Director at Access II. The licensing office opened today, Wednesday, March 21, at the Access II Independent Living Center building, located at 101 Industrial Parkway, Gallatin.

Access II was recently awarded the contract for a license of-

fice, and staff has been working on getting all details arranged with the Department of Revenue.

“We’re happy to announce that we were able to get the new technology and the security system in place, and the details worked out quicker than expected,” said Ms. Adkins. “We’re now ready for the public to come in.”

Kim Slaughter of Bethany will be the office manager.

The entrance to the licensing

office is in the front of the building, through the main entrance of Access II. Office hours are Monday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed from 1 to 1:30 for lunch each day. The telephone is 660-663-7917.

A drop off service is also offered: drop it by, pick it up later.

Access II is a non-profit com-

Gallatin targets street projects; police chief orders new car, thanks to bond refinancing Public Works Director Mark Morey shared a map of potential street pavement projects for 2018: with the Gallatin Board of Aldermen during their March 12 meeting.

The streets were Willow Street (4,600 ft. approximately); and Sullenger Edition, James, Searcy (2,000 ft. approximately).

The board authorized to obtain a quote for Willow Street.

Morey provided photos of a 1975 International chipper that’s located in Marshall. The machine is currently listed on an auction website. Morey plans to travel to Marshall next week to check out the equipment and report back to Administrator Stonecypher.

Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards has ordered the new police vehicle which is a 2018 Ford Interceptor Explorer. The vehicle was purchased from money saved after refinancing the city’s electric bonds.

Chief Richards submitted a

report on activity for March 12: 1 lost property; 3 animal control; 1 dog bite; 2 traffic accident with damage; 1 counterfeiting; 1 assault, aggravated; Community Activities -March 5 training for the staff at the Daviess County Library in Gallatin; March 8 fingerprinting at the Winston R-6 School; March 6 storm sirens test. There is one dog in the pound.

The Transaction Report for February was approved. Bills in the amount of $144,960.04 were approved for payment. The board also discussed the February Financial Review.

The board approved the following payments: Ross Construction Pay App #13 in the amount of $144,970.94; Water Plant Construction Change Order in the amount of $13,528; and Snyder Invoice in the amount of $22,085.20.

John Gillum, CPA was at city hall March 5-7 collecting infor-

mation for the 2017 audit.

The board entered into closed session to consider legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; to consider the leasing, purchase or sale of real estate; and to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Gallatin held on March 12 at City Hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Carol Walker, Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Public Administrator Tony Stonecypher, Deputy City Clerk Kim Ness, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett.

pany. Any excess revenue from the licensing office will be directly funneled back into the programs and services currently provided to people with disabilities in the community.

Those services include inhome and consumer directed services, employment services, transportation, durable medical equipment, independent living skills training, transition services, and much more.

possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor. He received a court trial in Daviess County and was found guilty on March 6, 2018.

Bingham was fined $150. He is presently in Colorado awaiting an extradition hearing or a signed extradition waiver.

Community luncheon boosts March for Meals fundraising in county A community luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at BTC Bank in Gallatin to support March for Meals Daviess County. Join the Gallatin High School FBLA and BTC Bank to help support the Active Aging Resource Center’s Meals on Wheels program.

The 16th annual March for Meals is a month-long, community-by-community celebration of Meals on Wheels and the vulnerable seniors who rely on the vital service to remain independent at home. The Active Aging Resource Center’s celebration will include various activities throughout the month of March.

“The services that we provide the seniors of Daviess County are critical and the need is rapidly increasing,” said Deanna Lewis, administrator of the Active Aging Resource Center. “Together, we can keep seniors living independently, healthier at home and feeling more connected to their community as they age.”

For more information on how you can volunteer, contribute or speak out for the seniors in Daviess County this March, contact Deanna Lewis at 109 S. Main Street, Gallatin, ph: 660-663-2828.

Ballot heats up for county clerk Democrat Teresa Eaton of Gallatin filed as a candidate for Daviess County Clerk this week. The office was recently vacated

by Vicki Corwin, who resigned to take a position at the Gallatin school. Ronetta Burton filed for the position of county clerk on the opening day of filing. Burton is currently serving as interim county clerk. Burton, who resides at Pattonsburg, will run on the Republican ticket. Eaton and Burton will face each other in the general election on Nov. 6.

Candidate filing is open until March 27. 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.

Two candidates filed for the job of Daviess County Presiding Commissioner on the opening day of filing. Seeking the office are Melvin McFee of Weatherby and James T. Ruse of Gallatin, both on the Republican ticket. The position is currently held by Randy Sims, who does not plan to refile, as he and his wife Tracy are retiring to Florida at the end of his term.

Incumbents who have thrown their hats in the ring for the upcoming election include Jane McKinsey, Democrat for Daviess County Recorder; Pam Howard, Democrat for Daviess County Circuit Clerk; and Daren Adkins, Democrat for Associate Circuit Judge, all of Gallatin.

Daviess County positions which will be filled this election year are as follows: associate circuit judge, presiding commissioner, county clerk, circuit clerk, recorder of deeds, prosecuting attorney, committeeman and committeewoman.

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March 21, 2018

The speed of fake news

by F reida M arie C ru m p

Vacation? I better start packin’ Commitment doesn’t come easily for some members of my family. But last week (and mark this down) — more than three full months before the date — we pulled the trigger on a verdict.

We’re going to fly across the country to attend a wedding.

One of the many reasons I revere Mark Twain is due to his declaration, “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” But I am travel challenged, especially when it comes to packing clothes. So, I feel compelled to start packing immediately. That last-minute frenzy just before departure can drive you wacko.

My problem starts with organization. Not of the suitcase, but of the closet ... er, closets, drawers, nooks and crannies in the house, vehicle(s) and, yes, even the garage (there, alone in the privacy of the garage, you face the toughest decision: Which cap? The Royals or Bearcats, the sweat-stained camo or leave it to chance on some new souvenir cap to be bought along the way?)

Decisions don’t come easily. But I’m a guy. I can do this.

I think. By any comparison, I’ve got much less to decide than my wife. Choosing what to pack isn’t that hard after you get started.

Just get a system and stick to it.

First, assess each garment for wearability, size, and cleanliness. This is a great starter.

If something is stained or outgrown, simply discard it. But this depresses me. You can easily tell the stuff I like to wear (and the last few meals wearing it). If it’s not worn out, then it’s probably some favorite I can’t wear any longer, just more evidence of losing my battle against the bulge.

OK. Now I’m discouraged.

But let’s persevere.

First, decide on the swimming trunks. My swim trunks have been brand new for many years.

But what’s vacation without swimming, especially since we’ll be so close to the ocean? Swim gear in a suitcase shouldn’t take much space, not even my size (don’t gasp when I hold them up, whales don’t have legs). Yes, my trunks take a bit more space than the average bikini, especially when adding space for the gallon of sun block this great white whale requires.

Maybe it will rain the whole time away. Let’s start over.

First, pack your shoes. Sheer weight dictates how shoes go into the suitcase first. However, if a guy’s already wearing boots, just never take them off and skip

shoes as the first step. Otherwise, consider all options. If you wear flip-flops you don’t pack socks. But how quiet can a guy be flip-flopping down the aisle for a piece of wedding cake? Maybe we should start packing with something else.

How ‘bout a sports coat. Yes, I have a real suit I wear to funerals. But no, because it wrinkles easily and the white dog hair rubbing off my blue jeans static clings to that suit. Besides, the sports coat declares a certain youthful flair I desperately need for my self esteem despite that hole in the elbow.

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No, wait. Where’s my head?

On vacation there’s no scare like running out of underwear.

If we’re gone four days, maybe I’ll first pack six ...er, seven, in case I cut off some blue jeans to go swimming (thus saving back my brand new swimming trunks, again).

You might pack underwear first. But don’t rush decisions.

The hard part is figuring out which day(s) you’re most at risk of an auto accident ... you know, what your mother always warned about having to go to the hospital.

Wait. Maybe you don’t start packing at all until you decide what you’re packing into. Take a suitcase inventory. It’s a hoot strolling down memory lane, recalling each auction or every distant family member connected with each vintage hand-medown. Line these antiques and collectibles in a row and marvel at the odd assortment of colors and shapes. Convince yourself how this enhances your image, being so unique. Then recall all those stories about luggage getting lost at the airport and begin to stress over the chances of losing such items so precious.

This will force you to consider that mountain of soft nylon bags that hasn’t quite yet molded together. Soft bags make for better “carry on” airline experiences. It matters little which kid brought what bag which year into the family. Bag colors and sizes vary.

As you edge closer toward the mountain’s peak you notice that

familiar stench. Nearly all in the pile once carried wet towels, gym gear, game uniforms, and cleats or an assortment of worn out tennis shoes. You only have to pick out one. Discard those bags with zippers that don’t work.

Hmmmph. Nothing left? OK. Let’s start over.

First, when packing for a trip, consider the weather. In a little over three months there’s no dilemma over packing sweaters.

Anticipating summertime temperatures pushes me to consider shirts. I should’ve tried this earlier; picking shirts is a great way to start packing.

First, lay all your shirts out on the bed. Put the long sleeve shirts to one side, short sleeves to the other. Don’t be influenced by which pile stacks higher. Instead, debate whether you’re more likely to be out and about during hot daylight or during cool evenings. Stripes or plaids, who cares? Don’t try color coordinating anything — you’re on vacation (people expect you to look the part).

But, wait. Let’s be practical.

First make sure to pack all the necessaries you tend to forget: Belts (at least two because the ocean water’s likely to stretch out the one you’re wearing to hold up your cutoffs), toothpaste, electric shaver (and scissors to trim the beard), nail clippers, the Kindle (you gotta read on vacation, right?), comb, backup set of keys, nose hair tweezers, pocket knife, lint brush (the one that works best on dog hair if you pack your dark suit), alarm clock to back up your cell phone and those hotel radio clocks that never work, dental floss, deodorant stick, cell phone charger, foot powder, Chapstick and (just in case) Preparation H ...and every set of sunglasses you possess because you know better than most how to lose them.

You’ve also got to leave room for the aspirin and all the prescriptions. These decisions can’t be done too much in advance.

Have you ever noticed how all those little prescription bottles self-multiply? And if you’re not careful to segregate, this is one area in marriage where “yours, mine and ours” really doesn’t work out too well. Besides, obviously, all this takes too much room.

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Greetings from the Poosey.

Harold Stice seriously considered canceling his family’s vacation to Cancun. Even though they’d planned and saved for this trip for several years he contemplated sacrificing his earnest money at a hurtful loss and just staying home. The Stices live in the country a mile or so from any other house. Harold had a great fear that leaving their own home unattended for 10 days would practically be an invitation to any thief or miscreant. He had instructed his family to tell no one that they’d be leaving for a vacation and only their rural mailman who was sworn to secrecy knew the facts.

What Harold hadn’t factored in was the excitement quotient of a six-year-old boy who was in danger of busting if he couldn’t tell his thrilling news to someone so he shared it with his closet friend with a promise that his buddy would never tell. And he didn’t ...until he got home that night and, of course, his friend forgot the part about the Stice family vacation being a secret.

We live in a small town so the wires of communication are shorter and thus carry a higher voltage than in larger communities. Within two days every citizen ‘round Poosey and several stray dogs knew of the family’s plan. By that time Harold had been congratulated at least a dozen times on his vacation; the two-month trip now included stops in Paris, Alaska, with a short excursion to the Sahara desert.

Harold surmised that the only course of action was to bite the bullet, take a several thousand-dollar loss and stay home. Eventually his wife, Sharon, convinced him that with the whole community looking out for their homestead the place might actually be safer. Harold did not agree, but he bit the bullet. They left for Mexico.

Harold might have taken some solace in a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) finding that false news travels six times faster than the truth. They discovered that fake news rushed through Twitter, “farther, faster, deeper and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.” Deb Roy, co-author of the study, said, “No matter how you slice it, falsity wins out.” Lies, bad information, fake news travel with a speed that leaves plain old truth in the dust.

The researchers found that it takes 10 hours to reach 1,500 Twitter users, while a message of truth takes 60. Lies reach 35 percent more people than true news. Lies morph into an average of 24 generations of repostings while the truth barely makes it through a dozen. The MIT study showed that of the 126,285 stories fact checked, two-thirds were false. They found that hate-provoking messages seem to travel with the most speed, a fact that informs us more about the human condition than the state of our technology. In what has turned into a 12-month political season I’ve had to take a step I swore I’d never do. I’ve quietly and discreetly cut some folks off my scroll of Facebook friends. I’d always contended that I could put up with or ignore just about anything, writing off political rants to either lack of education or irritable bowels. But of late I’ve simply clicked “unfriend” so I don’t have to read the stuff. Oh, I never confront them. We never argue; I’ll not pick a fight. But I will deny them the privilege of spewing all over my computer. Life is too short, and I’m married to Herb. That’s enough idiocy for any one person to endure.

Which leaves us with the question: Why would otherwise sane and stable people believe such lies? I fear that the answer to that is all too simple: we’re anxious to latch onto anything that confirms our own prejudices. The fact that it’s a lie is almost immaterial. In the race between truth and what makes us feel justified, reality just can’t quite keep up.

Harold Stice and his family returned home after the 10 days of his rumored two-month vacation and they found things pretty much as they left them. Oh, they saw a few scratches on the basement door.

But Harold chalked that up to an overly ambitious groundhog. Nothing was missing and, in fact, a mysterious neighbor had kept the lawn mowed. “If I didn’t know better I’d say the place looked better than when we left it,” he said. If he’d only known that the imaginary stories of his trip had traveled further than he had.

You ever ‘round Poosey, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip.

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Shadow credit gap reveals need for subprime financing

by Stacey Washington

Imagine you’re a newly minted Webster University graduate who just moved to St. Louis for a job. After weeks spent scouring Craigslist, you finally find the perfect apartment right off Cherokee Street.

The rent is low, the location is great, but there’s a snag: the management company needs a $3,000 deposit to finalize the lease.

You’re at the very beginning of your career, so you don’t have that much cash on hand. And having lived on campus all through school and only worked parttime, your credit history is thin and won’t qualify you for a loan from a traditional bank. The only other option appears to be “subprime” products you’ve been warned to avoid.

This is the stark situation faced by many in our state. Many upstanding Missouri residents are just looking to make their way into the middle class, but when faced with hefty new expenses, they are forced to go to unscrupulous sources for credit.

This situation can be fixed with some straightforward regulatory reforms. But if it’s not, Missourians will keep getting get dragged into cycles of debt by toxic financial lenders.

The 2008 financial crisis rendered the word “subprime” a near-profanity in the

public imagination, a designation of dan- ket, to the world of fly-by-night operations gerous fiscal irresponsibility. But in the hawking predatory products designed to individual credit market, “subprime” is trap people in cycles of debt. most of us. It simply means a person has Take, for instance, payday loan firms, a credit score below 700, and that 160 mil- which offer short-term infusions of cash lion Americans. tied to a borrower’s paycheck, with the Here in Missouri, the average credit principal due in full within two weeks. score is roughly 670, solidly subprime. These loans come with a staggeringly Many subprime wouldPayday lending is big business in Missouri. We’ve be borrowers got over 650 operators handing out 1.6 million loans have steady incomes but little savings, putting them in a financially high interest rate of 300%, and the typical precarious position. Indeed, nearly half of user pays over $500 in fees to borrow just all Americans could not cover $400 in un- $375. expected expenses without having to sell Payday lending is big business in Missomething or borrow money. souri. We’ve got over 650 operators handWhen an emergency does occur, secur- ing out 1.6 million loans every year. ing a personal loan can be difficult, if not Fortunately, over the last few years, a impossible. Those with subprime credit new breed of financial firms has emerged scores usually don’t qualify for traditional, to fill the hole in the credit market. Leverlow-cost loans. And, spooked by the finan- aging online technologies, these financial cial crisis, banks have been steadily scal- technology, or fintech, companies can proing back on their riskier products; since vide loans to subprime borrowers at rea2008, non-prime lending from commercial sonable costs. banks has shrunk by $143 billion.

Such firms use sophisticated risk asSo, in the event of a car crash or sud- sessment systems that go beyond a borden sickness, our subprime friends and rower’s FICO score, to ensure borrowers family are stuck in a jam. They can’t get an only get loans they can actually pay back. affordable small-dollar loan, so they have This is the opposite of predation. It’s emto travel down to the bottom of the mar- powerment.

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Legislative ‘halftime’

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

Just as every football and basketball game has a break for halftime, so does the Missouri legislature. And just as schools call this halftime “spring break,” so does the legislature.

The legislative session is from early January until mid-May, and so beginning March 19 the House and Senate will take a one-week break, and reconvene March 26.

Despite any reports you may have read about distractions at the capitol, the legislature has actually had one of its most productive sessions in recent memory. Between the House and Senate, there were 2,401 bills filed.

Of those, the Senate has passed and sent to the House over 60, and the House has passed and sent to the Senate over 160. These are near record amounts for this point in session.

This hearty amount of activity has begun the passage of many measures designed to improve our great state.

Here are a few: HB1303 – Ethics Reform: This bill eliminates nearly all lobbyist gifts to legislators.

HB1729 – Eliminate Prevailing Wage: This bill removes COUNTY: the DAVIESS Prevailing Wage statute from law that often increases Commissioner the(Associate, costs of1st building District) projects of schools,David courthouse, Cox and other 18141 State Hwy. P, Jamesport, MO 64648 Democrat, Elected 2008 Cell: 660.663.7289 Email:

But regulation is trailing innovation.

The existing rules governing the credit industry were designed well before the advent of low-cost online borrowing and they’re hamstringing the ability of these new firms to grow. Recent court decisions could render partnerships between financial technology firms and community banks illegal.

Missouri’s own Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is leading the charge to fix this. He recently cosponsored the Modernizing Credit Opportunities Act, which would streamline lending regulations and free up innovative firms to expand and outcompete their predatory counterparts.

The rest of our state’s federal contingent ought to support Rep. Luetkemeyer’s efforts.

Right now, many Missourians are forced to borrow from bottom-feeding firms. Updating federal credit regulations will give them access to the loans they need to ease unexpected financial pressures, improve their lives and secure a place in the middle class.

Editor’s note: Stacy Washington is a decorated Air Force Veteran and an Emmy nominated TV personality. The Missouri resident also hosts a nationally syndicated radio program. This article is provided by Keybridge Communications of Washington, D.C.

enforcement. The board voted government buildings (espe- Dear Editor: NOTICE: As a weekly for this. Ordinance enforcement Enough is enough. cially in rural areas), and lets the print edition, this newspaper’s The Village of Altamont has has been a plague on this vilfree market dictate the price of policy is to provide space for been put through enough. We lage. Read, if you can, some of the projects. submitted opinion about candiHB1443 – Welfare Reform: need new blood on the village the village ordinances that were dates and/or other ballot issues This bill reduces fraud in the board. You, the people, can do written. You find the same ordiwith little restraint until the final TANF (welfare) program by pre- this by casting your vote for new nances with the same past date issue before election day. Letters submitted the last week beventing TANF benefits from be- members at the election on April written two different ways. Is this fore the election (next week, the ing converted to cash at ATMs 3. Three of the five board mem- legal?

March 28th edition) may or may The ordinance enforcement and stores, and establishes some bers are up for election this time. not be printed at the discretion penalties for those who would Put three new people on the charges the village a nice price to of the editor, especially if new misuse their funds. These new board and take back your village. go to court. If you have a spouse, allegations or opinions are exyou both are charged separate.

Some years back a woman rules are similar to the rules for pressed. came to the village represent- The village can then be charged SNAP (food stamps) and WIC. The intent of this policy is HB1558 – Criminalizing ing the Small Town Cooperation twice for the same case. You may fairness, seeking equal opportuRevenge Porn: This bill would Board (STCB). Oh, the prom- be fined $50, but it will cost the nity for an exchange of discourse in the last edition printed before make it a crime to post a compro- ises that were made. This outfit village eight or nine times that election day. Letters from family mising picture of someone on the would see that the trash, the fall- amount, or more. or from those politically affiliated My wife and I attempted to ing down buildings, etc., was reinternet without their consent. with a candidate are considered HB1383 – Parental Notifica- moved and several other things get the cost charged for going to as advertising endorsement and court over our service dogs.

We would be done.

Will any of this tion of Abortion: Currently, if a may be published at the expense were informed we would have minor is to get an abortion, one ever happen? of those submitting and signing Our village ordinance would to pay in advance for the paperparent would have to approve, such as their opinion. If so, opbut the other parent could be left be updated. A lawyer would be work. When we got it, it was the ponents of whatever office or isin the dark. This bill would insure on call to represent the village in monthly bills from the enforcesue involved will be notified and ment people, none of it contained that the other parent would at court. an opportunity to publish their is March response will be made available.

After new ordinances were anything we asked for. least be notified before the proOpinion expressed in Letters In a letter to the board we statwritten, we could quit the STCB cedure could occur. to the Editor and in paid advered this and asked for our money if we wanted.

Several of our sisThere are also measures tising does not necessarily reon tort reform, tax reform, and ter villages were sold this same back. We did no receive what was flect the sentiments or position Save to current folder before altering ad. return letter asked this for. Their songweek and dance.

The board voted other subjects. The legislature of this newspaper. will take them up again when we for this. Now you find to quit, stated that the enforcement peoSTCB’s contract must be paid for ple do not itemize their bills and return.

At the monthly board meetUntil then, I will replace work- the rest of the year. You also need I was aware of this when I asked ing at the capitol with working in permission of our sister villages for them. No, I wasn’t! They re- ing the people have no say. They fuse to return my money. I have are not allowed to speak until Let Those You Know What You're Thinking... belong to the STCB. the district for a week, andElect may- that the board has completed its The woman representing those letters. be sneak in some family time to Other County Officeholders: Commissioner Commissioner How does the board pay the citizens may the STCB then showed up with help recharge for the second half h business. ri n c rraThen . the .

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Which I will get Circuit ed one ofClerk these meeting to make only if youDavid think I am the right Circuit Judge ton?

You can just lounge around to, eventually.

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They have a person for the job. Vote for three Pam Howard McWilliams Annie Gibson Adkins all day or whenever, tomorrow.

I may want to wear it private meeting people but vote Office:for people that Democrat with one or two Democrat wrinkle free. Daren 1329the West Grand St., of the village Elected 2010 (same members Democrat Elected 1998vacation starts.

Elected 2006 Long sleeves are just right again before our board members have interest Gallatin, MO 64640 Courthouse Office Courthouse Office Courthouse Office for mild ocean shore nights. Besides, I’ve got it on good au- eachPh:time.)

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Board election, 5-year plan, annual budget approved for Lake Viking

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Election of officers, the approval of a 5-Year Plan, and a vote on the 2018 Annual Budget were among business conducted during the annual meeting of Viking Valley Association Inc. The annual meeting of members was convened at the Lake Viking clubhouse on March 4.

Susan Zalenski and Troy Lesan were both elected for three-year terms on the Viking Valley Association Board of Directors.

Board President Jon Allen announced his intent to resign at the completion of the annual meeting; James Funk was appointed to finish the one year remaining on Allen’s term. Other directors currently serving on the board include Phil Stockard, Flint Hibler, Mike Booth and Mike Krehbiel.

Glenn Miller delivered a presentation for a formal 5-Year Plan, identifying goals and outlining steps to accomplish them.

Following a question-answer session, Mr. Miller called for a vote at the meeting. There were 105 yes votes and 13 no votes tallied, so the plan was approved as presented.

Various financial reports and recognition of volunteers serving on various lake committees were presented. Significantly, cash reserves for the year ending 2017 showed a substantial gain although the board managed this improvement by deferring some maintenance expenses.

Award recognitions included the following: Loa Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Award to the Activities Committee; Julia Shank Board of Excellence Award to Shawn Hepinstall; Nevin Burns Safety Awareness Award to Jason McTheeney.

A near unanimous vote approved the 2018 Annual Budget.

A separate vote to finance a gate system at the marina boat ramp was unanimously approved. Assessments to renew the following rates were approved with 105 yes votes and two no votes: Special

A Preparedness Fair will be held by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.

The following will hold presentations: Bishop David Marble: Food storage, its what we eat every day Emergency specialist Jerome Barton: Shelter, if your home is destroyed High Priests Group and Elders Quorum: Tacos and light refreshments The church is located at 211 Ash (corner of Ash and Hwy 6), Gallatin.

Contact Mike Andersen 6635913 with questions.

Assessment $470, Special Lake Assessment $90, Special Road Assessment $30.

Motions to amend various portions of the Lake Viking Handbook were presented by Director Phil Stockard. Two proposals were approved by vote; two motions failed.

Mark Leggett presented a recap of the lake’s 50th Anniversary celebration which occurred in August, 2017. The event actually produced $8,100 which will be used to renew street signs or to develop an amphitheatre behind the clubhouse. Further discussion on these options will be discussed at the April meeting of the Board of Directors.

Carolyn and Don Leeper have volunteered to lead efforts to renovate the lake clubhouse.

Efforts have been underway for some time. The Leepers plan to propose improvements in phases. Updates include electrical service, new lighting, new flooring and construction of a counter island in the kitchen.

Before the meeting adjourned, President Allen announced that representatives from Summit Gas have expressed interest about the possibility of bringing natural gas service to Lake Viking.

The above is a summary of minutes posted for the 2018 annual membership meeting; actual meeting minutes contain many more details of interest to members.

Lake Viking Association is a 630-acre private lake community, located west of Gallatin. Only members in good standing may attend and participate in the annual meeting.

Sewell graduates auction college Earning the honorary title of “colonel,” Kyler Q. Sewell of Chillicothe, graduated recently from World Wide College of Auctioneering during the February 10-18 class.

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Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin is accepting bids for lawn mowing during the 2018 season. This includes mowing, trimming, cleaning of sidewalks and weed control. We are also accepting bids for mowing the approximate +/- 5 acres located next to the property. You may include bids together or separate. Please include your name, address and telephone number with your bid(s). General Liability Insurance required. Bids must be submitted by noon on March 23, 2018 to 101 Industrial Pkwy, Gallatin, MO 64640 Attn: Amber. Questions call 660-663-2423 Ext 236.

Pictured are Jessica Adkins of Access II, Tanya Arndt of Trenton and Senator Denny Hoskins and Representative J.Eggleston.

A day to discuss disability rights held at capitol with representative, senator On March 14 Access II Marketing Director Jessica Adkins, and consumer advocate Tonya Arndt visited the state capitol in Jefferson City for Disability Rights Legislative Day. Tanya and Jessica visited with each Missouri Representative and Senator that represents each county that Access II provides services in.

They discussed the programs and services Access II provides to people with disabilities, as well as the overall importance of Independent Living services. Talks about the previous funding cuts of 2017, and the possibility of restoring some of the funding were also mentioned.

Several of the legislators stressed the importance for people with disabilities to reach out to them and let their wishes and concerns be known.

Tanya, a consumer advocate, was able to share her personal journey on how she became disabled, and how the Consumer Directed Services program has been a benefit to her in her daily life. She discussed with them the importance of keeping her (CDS) services to maintain her independence.

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Lighting work Workers from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to work on overhead roadway lighting on the ramps at the Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 36 interchange in Cameron on Thursday, March 22, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Crews will be off the roadway, but equipment and workers will be present near the roadway.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution.

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Drainage work on Highway 13 The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in Daviess County from the Missouri Department of Transportation: Route 13 – Drainage work just north of Jameson, March 19-23.

In addition to the work listed, there may be pothole patching, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays.

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Win prizes joining scavenger hunt The Daviess County Health Department is holding its annual GPS Scavenger Hunt from April 1-30 to promote this year’s public health campaign: “Changing Our Future Together.”

Find the GPS points listed here and on the flyer in this week’s North Missourian. Then take a picture of yourself and everyone else that you are hunting with standing beside the posters you will find at each point.

Then bring the pictures into the health department office at 609 South Main Street, Suite A, in Gallatin.

You may also post the pictures on your Facebook with the tag #DCHDhunt2018 between April 1 and May 5.

You will receive an entry for each person that appears in all of your pictures — six people equals six entries.

Prizes include three individual Gallatin pool passes; $50 fishing basket; $50 Graber Greenhouse gift certificate. GPS points are as follows: 3.9187550, 93.9547532; 39.9707381,-93.8004582; 40.0081765,-93.9866407; 40.0746637,094.1063782; 39.8695701,094.1413448.

Please respect the area you are visiting. You must complete all five points and everyone must be in all pictures to qualify for entry into the drawing.

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Serious grazer? School for you in June Th e N atural Resources C onservation Service and U niversity of M issouri Ex tension w ill present th e 2 0 1 6 N orth w estM issouri G raz ing Sch ool at th e M U Hundley W h aley Research C enter in Alb any, ( 1 1 0 9 S. B irch St. 6 4 4 0 2 ) June 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 . Th e “ tuition” w ill b e $ 1 2 0 per person ( second person w ith full registration w ill b e $ 6 0 ) . Th e tuition covers th e costs of sem inars including m eals, speaker fees, refresh m ents, onfarm tour eq uipm ent, fence and w ater system dem onstration, m aterials and references. Contact your local SWCD office or Nathan Bilke with th e N atural Resources C onservation Service at 6 6 0 - 5 8 2 - 7 1 2 5 ex t. 3 ( em ail: N ath an.B ilke@ m o.usda.gov)

Greenwood man charged with car theft Kyle James Kidwell of Greenwood was charged March 19 in Daviess County with tampering with motor vehicle first degree, D felony, resisting arrest and driving while revoked, E felonies, and misdemeanors of property damage, speeding, careless and imprudent, and failure to drive on right half of road, in connection with an incident which occurred on Jan. 29.

He was charged Jan. 30 in Clinton County with tampering with motor vehicle, resisting arrest and driving while revoked.

According to the probable cause statement, Trooper V. McBride attempted to make a traffic stop on northbound I-35 in Clinton County on a silver Nissan Altima which was not displaying a front license plate. When the trooper activated his emergency equipment, the Nissan accelerated to approximately 112 miles per hour and failed to yield. A computer check indicated that the vehicle was listed as stolen from Jackson County.

The vehicle continued north, incurring several lane violations, then entered into DeKalb County and Daviess County before taking exit 61 and turning east toward Winston. The vehicle came to a stop on a city road in Winston,

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and Kidwell exited the vehicle, crawled across the hood of his car, struck the patrol car with his foot, then fled southeast.

He fled into a house in Winston and hid. He was located in the basement of the house, under a cabinet. Bond has been set at $35,000.

Celebrate March for Meals with us. We will be promoting our Meals on Wheels during the whole month of March. Your $200 donation will sponsor a day’s meals and you will be a Meal Champion during March. Call Deanna at 663-2828 for more information.

A community luncheon will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 28 at BTC Bank in Gallatin to support March for Meals Daviess County.

Join the Gallatin High School FBLA and BTC Bank to help support the Center’s Meals on Wheels program. For $5, you will get a pork burger, chips, cookie, and drink.

Nominations for Area Wide Elections, including Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors and Silver Haired Legislature, will be March 23 at 11:30 at the Active Aging Resource Center, 109 S Main Street, Gallatin.

Upcoming Events March 23: Nominations for Area Wide Elections at lunch March 28: March for Meals

Community Luncheon at BTC Bank 11-1 March 30: Closed for Good Friday Menus - March 26-30 Monday: BBQ meatball sandwich, scalloped potatoes, spinach, pineapple, pumpkin muffin; Tuesday: spaghetti and meat sauce, mixed salad, garlic bread, green beans, peaches; Wednesday: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, California blend, Hawaiian ambrosia; Thursday: chicken and rice, oriental vegetables, egg rolls, Mandarin oranges; Friday: closed for Good Friday.

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Thursday April 5th-Jamesport Shot Clinic-8:30-11:30 Park Bld. Friday April 6th-Join Stroke Detection Screenings 9:00am-4:30pm See the Flyer in the AdZone for a $25 coupon from DCHD off the cost of all four Screenings for Daviess Co. Tax Payers!

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19-year sentence in road rage incident The following cases meanor charge of domestic register as sex offender. were heard bybrJudge assault, one year ary Mar h and his a atin th senth ra A bench as t atrial at for Joseph E. attons ournam Thomas Chapman on urtence was nt. ordered executed, Ginn was set for May 11, 2018, on March 14: Mar h with credit fouruD felony rsona ro forrt time ss served. ssm ntOnh ts o a counts of failure to Matthew E. Labee of another charge of domestic as- register as sex offender. Ÿ ass at his a i probation ss ount was i rar m.A. Lamb plead guilty by Pattonsburg has been sentenced sault, contin-a atinJustin Ÿ am Ni ht cti extended in sourc a atin m. to serve 15 years for unlawful ued and one year. nt r videoconference to the E felony use of a weapon, B felony, Shields plead damage jail property, and Mar h and unDonald rais r G. aco inn rhad at am son ofions a tom. four years for D felony unlawful guilty in January to the E felony was sentenced to four years in h u t hi r n o coho ic s unctiona ami i s use of weapon. The Mar sentences of failure to register as sex of- the Department of Corrections. n in contact . . will run consecutively. His sus- fender. He was sentenced to four One B felony count of possession Ÿ M tin years at ami tonDepartment a tist hurch pended execution of sentence in the of Cor-m of firearm at jail was dismissed. and probation were revoked sentence nt rA bench Mar h in rections, N ctiexecution in of sourc a atintrial was set for Sept. the probation violation hearing, am. suspended. He received five 24, 2018, in a breach of contract during which Labee admitted years and i120 case, Robert Tull vs. NWGC NW Ÿ ass at probation a i ss ount rar daysa atin m. using controlled substances and shock jail time with credit for Generational Concrete LLC. or in rotime r ss u ort rou at ri n s in Cases hrist bound hurch over from the Ascommitting the criminalŸoffense served. a atin m of property damage.

Jason D. Livick plead guilty sociate Division: State vs. Tracy Mar hnine in January r at torsmisdemeanor non mous en- M tin Labee originally faced J. Dunse, Gallatin, two counts of a i ss ount Nursinwelfareha a atin m. charges — including two counts dangering of a child.

He DWI-habitual, B felony, speedof felonious assault, four sentenced ing, C misdemeanor, failure to Ÿcountsn Mwastin nthto 90 a days jail, ntistex-hurch . a of unlawful use of a weapon, t. and a atinecution m. of sentence suspended, maintain financial responsibilone count of armed criminal ac- two years probation, and fined ity, D misdemeanor, two counts tion — which stemmed from an $250. of no valid license, D misdeapparent road rage incident that David E. Deming tested posi- meanor; State vs. Nyia Shynell happened about 6 p.m. on Sept. tive for methamphetamine at a Robinson, Kansas City, KS, pos30, 2015, on Highway 13 in Da- probation revocation hearing session of controlled substance, viess County. Labee brandished for felony possession of con- D felony, receiving stolen propand fired a handgun during the trolled substance. He was taken erty, D felony; State vs. Mack incident, which occurred within into custody, and a warrant was Jerry Robinson, Kansas City, 100 feet of the North Daviess R-3 issued with no bond.

KS, possession of controlled School, just outside the limits of In State vs. Devona Lea Bailey, substance, D felony, receiving the Village of Jameson. a change of judge was granted. stolen property, D felony.

Tracy Lee Wooten failed to She is charged with DWI, persisCivil cases filed: In Re, Kayappear for a probation hearing tent, E felony, and misdemean- dence Nichole Jordan, Coffey, on an original charge of driving ors of speeding and failure to change of name. The Departwhile revoked, D felony. A war- drive on the right half of road- ment of Revenue Collections Enrant was issued with no bond. way. The case was transferred forcement has filed certificates Shawn Yuille surrendered to Judge Brent Elliott. of lien, DOR, taxes, against Anhis probation and consented to A jury trial was set for Sept. 6, gela M. Kelley, Platte City, and revocation of probation on two 2018, for Jacob A. Barnes, who Melvin K. Offutt, Gallatin. misdemeanor charges, receiv- is charged with tampering with A ssociate D ivision ing stolen property and tamper- motor vehicle and stealing, both Kyle James Kidwell, Greening with motor vehicle. Disposi- D felonies. wood, was charged March 19 tion was continued to May 16.

Kelly L. Clevenger had plead with tampering with motor veYuille is currently incarcerated guilty in January to endanger- hicle first degree, D felony, E at the regional jail on a charge ing welfare of a child, D felony. felonies of driving while revoked of second degree murder for He received a suspended im- and resisting arrest, and misdehis role as the driver in a high position of sentence, five years meanors of property damage speed crash last year in down- probation, and 25 days shock jail second degree, speeding, caretown Chillicothe that resulted time. He was fined $300 for pos- less and imprudent, and failure in the death of a Chillicothe at- session of marijuana and $150 to drove on right half of roadway. torney. He is also charged with for drug paraphernalia.

Defendants found guilty in the endangering the welfare of a A jury trial was set for Oct. 15, Associate Division of the Circuit child first degree, as his 5-year- 2018, for Lisa F. Reynolds on a Court of Daviess County are old daughter was injured in the D felony charge of endangering listed below with the offense crash. Yuille allegedly inhaled welfare of a child. and fine assessed. Additionally, the contents of an air duster, Kurtis A. Smith plead guilty to court costs collected for the State causing him to pass out. misdemeanors of endanger wel- of Missouri amount to $68.50 for The suspended imposition of fare of a child and assault fourth moving traffic violations and sentence and probation were degree, both amended from fel- $116.50 in most criminal cases. revoked for Miranda Page on ony charges. He was sentenced Judge Daren L. Adkins presided a felony charge of forgery. She to six months jail on each count, over the following cases: was sentenced to four years in to run concurrently.

Brandon T. May, Kidder, the Department of Corrections.

A bench trial for Tiffany Ann speeding (107 mph), $250, 2 days INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES Probation was revoked forTHISLuttrell was set for April 4,NOT 2018,INCLUDE jail, board bill paid by defendant; Giovanni D. Scott on a misde- on a D felony charge of failure to no insurance, $103.50; no seat

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belt, $10.

Haylie M. Turner, Jamesport, violated intermediate driver’s license, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 30 hours community service.

Jason M. Chadwick, Jameson, failed to check deer and possessed bobcat taken during closed Season, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, and 30 hours community service on each count.

Hannah D. Tucker, Gallatin, failed to drive on right half – accident, $30.50.

Ronald Osburn, Jamesport, no valid license amended to class A misdemeanor, 5 days jail, board

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James P. Walker, Coffey, driving while intoxicated, $350; failed to drive right half, $30.50.

Krystyna Johnson, St. Joseph, two counts non-support, suspended imposition of sentence and two years probation on each count.

Michael R. Wittren, Overland Park, KS, possession of marijuana, seven days jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150; no insurance, $103.50.

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11:36 pm - Patrick Cowgill, 50, Liberty Lake, WA, was arrested for DWI. Bond is set at $2,000.

3-1 4 -1 8 9 am - Court in session.

11 am - Daviess County deputy assisting funeral at McWilliams Funeral Home.

12:36 pm - Daviess County deputies assisting Pattonsburg High School for a drill.

1:32 pm - Daviess County deputies assisting Gallatin Fire Department on Grand Avenue in Gallatin with fire. Fire out and all clear at 4:04 pm.

3 pm - Daviess County courthouse on lockdown after a caller made terrorist threats.

5:15 pm - Fire out at 170th street, Pattonsburg.

9 pm – Caller in above reference,

Brinton J. Bingham, 35, Provo, UT, was apprehended in Mesa County, CO. He is being held there until further notice.

7:05 pm - Above referenced fire under control.

3-1 5 -1 8 11:21 am - Report of grass fire out at Lake Viking. Extinguished.

12:38 pm - Report of grass fire around Highway C, Pattonsburg fire en route, under control.

3-1 6-1 8 1:02 am - A controlled burn turns into out of control fire in Jameson. Jameson, Coffey and Pattonsburg fire departments respond.

5:05 am - Fire from above is under control.

6:03 am - Report of fire in Winston at 112th Street; under control at 6:26 am.

1 pm - Report of panic alarm going off at residence in Gallatin.

Checked and was false alarm.

3-1 7 -1 8 2:34 pm - Daviess County deputy assisting Conservation for wildlife call at Wabash Crossing.

4:36 pm - Controlled burn, Hwy 190 in Jamesport 3-1 8 -1 8 12:12 pm - Report of suspicious males in the Winston area.

Checked with suspects and all is good.

2:20 pm - Controlled burn at Highway CC. 5:21 pm - Controlled burn Highway 6 and Highway DD. 3-1 9 -201 8 11:04 am - Daviess County deputies at scene in Pattonsburg where shots were fired. Suspects are in custody and no further information at this time to report.

4:29 pm - Report of stranded motorist westbound lane Highway 6 east of Altamont. Assistance on the way.

Notice is hereby given that Ronetta Burton, Interim Election Authority for Daviess County, will begin a public test of the ballot counting machines prior to the April 3, 2018 General Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 27th, at 2:00 pm in the County Clerk's office.

2017 Financial Statement Liberty Township/Road District, Daviess County, MO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION: Tax Rate: General Beginning Balance from all Funds: Total receipts - all sources Total expenditures made Ending Balance from all Funds:

$30,118,520 0.0641 104,928.14 37,364.88 19,605.64 $122,687.38

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B everl y C ord onnier 1 9 4 3-201 8 Farewell services for Beverly Cordonnier will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Joseph. Interment is at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Flowers are appreciated, and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Alzheimers Association.

Beverly Joyce Cordonnier, 74, St. Joseph, died March 17, 2018.

She was born Oct. 31, 1943, in Pattonsburg, to J.C. and Emma (Danner) Bennett.

Joyce married David F. Cordonnier in the early 1970s; he survives of the home.

She graduated from Elwood High School and then attended Casters Beauty School. Joyce worked as a waitress at Muny Inn for many years before becoming the owner/operator of Cordonniers Place with her husband, David, for 35 years.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jackie Bennett; and her in-laws, George and Dorothy Cordonnier.

Other survivors include her sons, Donald Cordonnier (Lori), Harlen Wilkenson (Crystal), Richard Cordonnier (Michelle), and Charlie Cordonnier (Crystal); nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors.

Jimmy Leon Bartlett, 73, East Lynne, died March 11, 2018, at his home.

Jimmy was born Dec. 15, 1944, in Gallatin, the son of Arthur Leon and Martha M. (Stephens) Bartlett. On Aug. 13, 1963, he was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginger” Paulina Rhoades in Lee’s Summit.

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Jimmy attended the United Methodist Church, Warsaw, and later the Harrisonville Community Church.

Besides his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Callie Lee Derks; a sister, Linda Peniston, and two brothers, Ronald and Sherman Bartlett.

Survivors include his wife, Ginger of the home; three daughters, Tammy (Pat) Powers, Harrisonville, Tracey Bowers, Lee’s Summit, and Jamey (Eric) Derks, Branson; a sister, Elda (Charlie) Rhoades, Lee’s Summit; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

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Mary Belle Gates, 78, Gilman City, passed away March 1 , 2018, at a Cameron hospital. he is survived by her son, Allen Gates, Gilman City daughter, Marsha Roy Clemens, tet granddaughter, Delta Clemens brother, Gerald Bennum, Gower sisters in law, Maudine Bennum, New ampton, Esther Miller, earney, era Mae Gates Allen's goddaughter, Clarice mith, tewartsville, and her children, Dylon emberton, Bradley and Thomas mith and several nieces and nephews. uneral services will be held at 2 p.m. aturday, March 2 at Roberson uneral ome, Bethany. Burial will follow in airview Cemetery, Bethany. The family will receive friends from 8 p.m. riday at the funeral home where friends may call after 2 p.m. riday. Memorials may be made to the Mary Belle Gates Memorial und in care of Roberson uneral ome, . . Bo , Bethany, M 2 . nline condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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Lenora A. McWilliams, 85, of Gallatin, passed away March 16, 2018, at Cameron Regional Medical Center. Services were held at 10:30 a.m.

March 19, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Active Aging Resource Center in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.

Lenora was born on Aug. 21, 1932, in Independence, the daughter of William H. and Vera (Fetters) Warden. The family moved to Gallatin and lived on the Tuggle Farm, in the large, beautiful farmhouse that was recently destroyed by fire. Many wonderful holidays were spent on the farm.

On June 11, 1951, she was united in marriage to Tom McWilliams in Liberty Missouri. They soon began their family, welcoming David, Donald and Jean Ann. Lenora was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. Her hobbies included flowers, reading, and music; she had a beautiful voice and was a soloist at the First Baptist Church, where she was a member for 70 years. She also sang solos for many weddings and funerals. Lenora was a member and officer of the Eastern Star Lodge for 50 years. She enjoyed the Active Aging Resource Center for lunch and bingo. Lenora was very proud of all her children and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, brother Lloyd Warden, sister Janice Baslee, and nephews Danny and Steven Warden.

Lenora is survived by her husband of 66 years, Tom McWilliams of the home; sons, David McWilliams and wife Deanna of Gallatin, and Don McWilliams of Kansas City; daughter Jean Ann McWilliams of Excelsior Springs; granddaughter Christy Hunt of Kansas City, and nieces and nephews.

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Pictured, left to righ t, front row , C loey W aterb ury, Sydney C ook, Alli B aker, Andon Allen, C arli B eck, K yrah B arker, M addison M ich ael, M acie M cN eely, and M ych aela F aw son; second row , L ib b y W ilson, Joh nna Tadlock, Addi Stanley, Ally Joh nson, Tristan Ham ilton, Jenna Rains, C aragan B aker, M cK inley W aters, K ylie Roe, C laire Hem ry, Sarah M orrsion, Taylor M orrison, and Hailey Holcom b ; th ird row , Essie W illiam son, M organ G lidew ell, O livia W oody, Jessi B ecerra, K elsey K irkpatrick, Taylor Hoover, Haven G ib son, Hayley M ich ael, Ab b y M arb le, & C yrus W ildm an; b ack row , M adalyn Sh ub ert, Z oe B radford, B riar Roll, M organ M cB room , Joh n G ib son, Drayton Harris, Aidan Adkison, B rinley V andiver, Patrick M cN ickle, and G age W righ t. N ot pictured: G loria Hernandez , Jessica Hart, and B eth any Harris.

17 Gallatin FCCLA students advance to nationals; chapter receives award Students from Gallatin High School and Middle School attended the annual Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 11-13, at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach.

Twelve students were first place in the state and received the state STAR Events winner trophy.

At the conclusion of the STAR Events award session, 17 students earned ratings that will advance them to the National STAR Events competition June 28- July 2 in Atlanta, Ga. During the closing session, the Gallatin FCCLA chapter was awarded the Chapter Image Award for the 2018 State Leadership meeting. This award goes to one chapter that displays an image that is becoming of the organization during the conference. There were more than 1,600 students (grades 6-12) and their teachers in attendance.

This year’s student-developed conference theme was “Unmask Your Leadership Powers.” The conference featured speakers and workshops on topics such as preparing for college and careers, leadership skills, and traffic safety. In addition to leadership training, honors and recognition, more than 640 students participated in 30 competitive events, including early childhood education, entrepreneurship, culinary arts, fashion design, career investigation, chapter service learning projects and sports nutrition.

The Gallatin FCCLA chapter’s STAR Events results were as follows: Advocacy, Sr: Gloria Hernandez, Bethany Bailey, and Jessica Hart, Silver.

Career Investigation, Jr: Sydney Cook, Gold.

Career Investigation, Sr: Mychaela Fawson, Gold.

Chapter Service Project Display, Jr: Olivia Woody and Cloey Waterbury, Silver.

Environmental Ambassador, Jr: Taylor Hoover, Silver.

Focus on Children, Jr: Alli Baker, Caragan Baker, and Gage Wright, Bronze.

Illustrated Talk, Jr: Taylor Morrison, Libby Wilson, and Haven Gibson, Silver.

Interior Design, Sr: Essie Williamson and Zoe Bradford, Silver.

Interpersonal Communications, Jr: Claire Hemry, Tristan Hamilton, and Sarah Morrison, Gold and Nationals; Cyrus Wildman, Silver.

Interpersonal Communications, Sr: Aidan Adkison and Patrick McNickle, Gold and Nationals; Macie McNeely and Carli Beck, Silver.

National Programs in Action, Sr: Ally Johnson and Addi Stanley, Silver.

Parliamentary Procedures, Sr: Briar Roll, Hayley Michael, Madalyn Shubert, Abigail Marble, John Gibson, Johnna Tadlock, and Jenna Rains, Top Gold and Nationals.

Promote and Publicize, Jr.: Kyrah Barker and Kylie Roe, Top Gold & Nationals.

Sports Nutrition, Jr: Brinley Vandiver and Andon Allen, Top Gold & Nationals.

Sports Nutrition, Sr: Jessi Becerra and Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Silver; Morgan McBroom and Drayton Harris, Silver.

Teach and Train, Jr: McKinley Waters, Top Gold & Nationals.

Missouri wraps up season with loss to Florida State in first round NCAA

b y B enj amin H errol d Missouri’s basketball season came to a close Friday night in Nashville with a 67-54 loss to Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers (20-13) jumped out to an early 7-1 lead, but the Seminoles (21-11) dominated the rest of the first half, outscoring the Tigers 41-13 during the stretch to take a 42-20 halftime lead.

Missouri has battled adversity all season, and the Tigers scrapped and clawed back to within 50-44, but then buckled down the stretch and Florida State won comfortably.

Missouri appeared to run out of gas late in the game, taxed by the effort of making the big comeback and the roster depleted by injury and the suspension of second leading scorer Jordan Barnett for drunk driving. But Florida State appeared to be the better team anyway, and the Seminoles backed up the win with an upset of West Region No. 1 seed Xavier on Sunday, advancing to the Sweet 16.

Senior Kassius Robertson went out firing away, scoring 19 points

in his final game as a Tiger, shooting a sizzling 6-for-10 on threepointers.

After a fine freshman campaign, Jontay Porter had a fairly tough game offensively, but he still pulled down six rebounds and had five assists. His brother Michael Porter Jr., also a freshman, had a double-double in just his third, and probably final, game for Missouri. His shooting wasn’t efficient, but he finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds, still probably limited as he was coming back from the back surgery that took away most of his season.

All in all, it was a successful season for Missouri. After three straight miserably bad campaigns, the Tigers won 20 games and made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.

Of course, Tiger fans probably wonder what might have been.

Winning games in the NCAA Tournament is a big deal for programs, and Missouri has not won a game in the “Big Dance” since 2010 — three coaches ago! Friday was the Tigers’ fifth straight NCAA Tournament loss.

Still, the 2017-18 season was a

huge step forward, a nice start to the Cuonzo Martin era at Missouri. The coach has kept after it on the recruiting trail, attending one top recruit’s game the day after Missouri’s NCAA Tournament game.

He’ll need to keep recruiting well, because the Tigers will have some shoes to fill. Missouri’s top two scorers, Robertson and Barnett, are seniors who are now done with college basketball. Michael Porter Jr. will most likely be off to the NBA, and there’s a chance Jontay joins him as well after an impressive freshman season.

Missouri brings back Kevin Puryear and Jordan Geist, who will both be seniors next season.

Big man Jeremiah Tilmon will be a sophomore and could make some strides, especially if he gets better at staying out of foul trouble.

Missouri basketball is fun again, which is cause for celebration.

Now comes an eventful offseason, and then an intriguing second year for Martin and his Tigers.

Gallatin High School recently announced its third quarter honor roll.

F reshmen Principal’s (4.00) – Caragan Baker, Tristan Hamilton, Maddison Michael, Sarah Morrison, Jenna Rains.

A (3.66-3.99) – Carli Beck, Sydney Cook, Burke Dalton, Libby Endicott, Claire Hemry, Hayden Jumps, Jennison Lichfield, Erica Redman, Johnna Tadlock.

B (3.00 – 3.65) – Heavynn Abbink, Gabriel Allen, Allison Baker, Kyrah Barker, Jonathan Carder, Riley Dutro, Ayden Ely, Calvin Grady, Carlie Hogan, Morgan Lee-McGinnis, Jacob Maize, Ariel Martin, Jarom Perry, Cyrus Wildman.

S ophomores Principal’s (4.00) – Aubrey Burns.

A (3.66 – 3.99) – Aidan Adkison, Cody Arnold, Cindy Hacking, Jessica Hart, Gloria Hernandez, Kacen Jones, Macie McNeely, Annie Nelson, Drew Prindle, Madalyn Shubert.

B (3.00 – 3.65) – Gavynn Abbink, Keegan Allen, Dylan Burns, Thomas Crouse, Mikaela Dickinson, Jordan France, Tristen Gibson, Jasmine Holcomb, Madeleine Kozar, Dariyn Pettit, Kayla Stagner, Jennifer Teel, Nicholas Widner.

J uniors Principal’s (4.00) – Zoe Bradford, John Gibson, Riley Holmes, Ally Johnson, Klayton Lynch, McKay Marble, Graydee Rains.

A (3.66 – 3.99) – Bethany Bailey, Addison Burns, Caleb Fawson, Justice Fry, Adrian Hernandez, Trent Ishmael, Katelinn Lowe, Kelsey Maxwell, Sarabeth Michael, Destiny Owings, Ceirra Redman, Savannah Riley, Karley Salmon, Addison Stanley, Brigham Steele, Michael Warner, Ayden Wayne, Essie Williamson, Jacob Wilson.

B (3.00 – 3.65) – Jessi Becerra, Marciella Haberland, Samantha Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Shaylea Martin, Morgan McBroom, Adam Perry, Owen Schweizer, Tayton Terry, Shaylee Walker.

S eniors Principal’s (4.00) – Emily Andersen, Noah Baker, Caleb Boyd, Maelea Coulson, Megan Cox, Lauren Dalton, Shaunessy Eaton, Mychaela Fawson, Aubrey Feiden, Janee Filbeck, Taylor Harper, Caitlin Heckenbach, Jerilynn Hoover, Natasha Jackson, Abigail Marble, Patrick McNickle, Hayley Michael, Briar Roll, Leah Ruth, Courtney Shubert, Jett Simmons, Katie Stoor, Cora Stout, Jade Wayne, Mackenzie Widner.

A (3.66 – 3.99) – Colin Beck, Logan Burns, Taylor Kiser, Garrett Lewis, Kelli Lynch, Cheyenne Martin, Megan Redman, Glenn Smit, Gabrielle Stout, Cameron Terry, Kaitlin Trimble, Jared Williams, Madison Wood.

B (3.00 – 3.65) – Blaine Bailey, Jaryd Brogan, Gabriel Cole, Jessica Craig, Ashley Creamer, Mason Eaton, Jacquelyn Flanders, Blythe Hunter, Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Cole McBee, Trevor Toney.

Mid d l e S chool Gallatin Middle School recently announced its third quarter honor rolls: Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0) — 5th grade: Lachlan Gibson, Kaylen Sterneker, Mary Taylor; 6th grade: Abigail Burns, Hannah Critten, Courtney Crose, Ashley Feiden, Alayna Rainey, Betty

Rogers, Mischa Steele, Hallie Vanderslice, Anasen Wayne, Jaden Wilson; 7th grade: Ella Bradford, Elle Copple, Zayden Hacking, Hadley Jumps, Addi Riley; 8th grade: Faith Warner, Cloey Waterbury.

A Honor Roll (3.99-3.66) — 5th grade: Payton Adkison, Kerigan Arndt, Lillie Barnard, Brody Bird, Xavier Hines, Jacob Jackson, Karydon Jones, Lyndsey King, Leayrah Leeper, Zoe Livick, Mason Lynch, Tylee Morrison, Ashten Parker, James Tucker, Kristen Vanderslice, Ethan Williams; 6th grade: Grayson Allen, Peyton Baker, Anna Belle Ball, Jasmine Cecil, Alex Endicott, Stanley Hanson, Luke Johnson, William Johnson, Laurie King, Angelique Leiker, Joses Waldner, Owen Waterbury, Kati Wortman; 7th grade: Logan Bottcher, Kaydence Clevenger, Cortney Dalton, Trent Dowell, Garrett Dungy, Payton Feiden, Makenna Glidewell, Ben Hacking, Brett Hemry, Peyton Johnson, Madison Kirk, Madison Moulton, Adiline Pratt, Adison Pratt, Nevaeh Ripple, Layton Shubert, Presley Wells, Tannah Youngs; 8th grade: Andon Allen, Kyrsten Collins, Brianna Filley, Hailey Holcomb, Taylor Morrison, Libby Wilson, Olivia Woody.

B Honor Roll (3.65-3.00) — 5th grade: Bailey Carder, Case Chrisman, Drake Curtis, Alexis Ellington, Alandra House, Wade Houser, Michaeley Hunt, Carter Johnson, Preston Logston, Damion Lopp, Connor Michael, Avian Miller, Olivia Plant, Kallie Salmon, Kennedy Warner, Koda Wortman; 6th grade: Boston Bell, Bryce Brogan, Macon Dutro, Gabe Graham, Bryson Hunter, Hayden Jeffers, Kegan Jones, Tanner King, Keegan McBroom, Nielsen, Marquese, Addy Sipple, Rebecca Turner, Noah Watson; 7th grade: Ethan Adkison, Evelyn Baldwin, Isaac Bird, Christin Burns, Regina Gerst, Emma Harper, Micah Hensley, Jarom Lichfield, Colin Schlaiss, Draven Wright; 8th grade: Reggie Arnold, Veronica Campbell, Jordan Donovan, Amelie Dutro, Haven Gibson, Jagger Gray, Taylor Hoover, Sarah Poplin, Kiah Price, Olivia Prindle, Makayla Rainey, Amelia Raynor, Taylor Schlaiss, Kylie Stagner, Mac Steele, Jonathan Stoor, Jalyn Taylor, Cidnee Toney, Brinley Vandiver, Kacyn Wayne.

Gallatin spring soccer canceled

Gallatin spring soccer has been canceled due to lack of adequate practice and game facilities, according to City Hall. Refunds for spring soccer are available at city hall.

The Dockery Park Board felt there would be issues with soccer and baseball starting at the same time of the season.

The Park Board is entertaining the idea of fall soccer if there is enough interest.

Please notify city hall if there’s interest in attending soccer open field nights this spring.

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Winston recently announced its junior and senior high school third quarter honor rolls.

A H onor R ol l Seniors — Billy Barton, Chandler Asher, Maggie Farrell, Ashley Noel, Drew Neth; juniors — Jacob Lewis, Connor Christensen, Shelby Mason, Brooke Heldenbrand, Thomas Gadd, Darryen Ragan, Merynda Schussler, Katie Griffith, Ross Nelson, Tyler Turner; sophomores — Holly Caldwell, Bailey Barton; freshmen — Brandon Barton, Marshall Farrell, Skye Uthe, Mollie Meek, Teagan Caldwell, Jakub Hisel, Tarryn Smith; eighth graders — Brian Lewis, Abby Rhoades, Jacob Uthe, Amy Caldwell, Joseph Boehm; seventh graders — Braden Lee, Megan Chris-

tensen, Lilyenne Hocker, Emily Waln, Shelby Wilkinson, Kortny Estes, Cory Parker, Gracelyn Huffman, Karlee Goll, Taige Caldwell.

B H onor R ol l Seniors — Taylor Smith, Christian Turner, Logan Caldwell, Garrett Campbell, Steven Muessig, Jacob Hullinger; juniors — Steven Youtsey, Lexus Wilkinson, Eli Vaughn, Alexis Barnes, Cy Uthe, Sophie Pliley, Emily Perry; sophomores — Kathryn Barnes, Thomas Kile, Miriam Hunt, Jordan Walker; freshmen — Reagan Harrison, Kaden Ragan, Login Goll, Tyler Muessig, Autumn Periman, Gabe Pierce; seventh graders —Hailey West, Calyssa Johnson, Destany West, Spencer Pliley.

GHS golfers open season at Richmond Gallatin R-5 golfers open the 2018 season today in the Orrick 2-man Best Ball Tournament, which will be held at Richmond’s par 71 Shirkey Golf Course. The Bulldogs are the defending tournament champs.

The Bulldogs have finished in the top eight in Class 1 for each of the past five seasons, and have placed in the top three in each of the last three state tournaments. They enter the 2018 spring season with the goal of a third straight Class 1 state title.

Four members of last season’s fivesome at state return, Jett Simmons, Gabe Cole, Logan Burns and Haden Bradford.

The Bulldogs travel to Maysville tomorrow (Thursday), to Bethany on Monday and return to Daviess County Country Club on Wednesday to face Maysville and South Harrison.

Team members this season are, front row from left, Colin Beck, Haden Bradford, Jett Simmons and Logan Burns; second row, Hayden Jumps, Jaryd Brogan, Owen Schweizer, Justice Fry and Caleb Boyd; back row, Coach Chad Sullenger, Drayton Harris, Trevor Toney, Riley Holmes and Tayton Terry.

Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

14th annual Holiday Hoops slated next December As the 2017-18 high school basketball season comes to a close, the official announcement of dates for the 14th Annual High School Holiday Hoops has been made.

Eleven days of basketball will once again be on the schedule with games for the 2018 event

to tip off on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Games will resume on the evenings of Dec. 17 -22 and again be played on Dec. 27-29 to conclude on Dec. 31.

Director of Holiday Hoops Steve Maxey says that the exact number of games is yet to be determined. With schools still in session during the week of Dec 17-21, it is uncertain as to how many games might be played during that week.

This event is sponsored by the North Central Missouri College Foundation. Holiday Hoops will feature teams from across the state of Missouri with participation from Iowa and possibly Kansas high schools. All games will again be played on the campus of

North Central Missouri College.

Maxey says that already nearly 100 teams are contracted for play, making the event once again the largest high school holiday shoot-out in the state.

The announcement of teams can be found on a regular basis on the Holiday Hoops Facebook page at NCMC Holiday Hoops.

In addition to the recruitment of teams, invitations for sponsorships and advertisers as well as volunteers will begin soon.

Maxey says that due to the size of the event, the steering committee of 15 individuals is a yearlong commitment with much of the planning already in place for 2018. For more information, call Steve Maxey at 660-359-7244.

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NEED TO Rains wins Golden Corn Cob at Iowa-based national tourney “Wrestle For The Golden Corn Cob” was the theme for the weekend at the Corn Cob Nationals held last Friday and Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Gallatin R-5 junior Graydee Rains, coming off a fourth place finish in the Missouri high school tournament, finished 5-0 to capture first place in the age 15-18, 215-pound weight division.

Rains’s bracket included 25 participants.

Nearly 1,000 wrestlers took part in the tournament from at least 17 states. Wrestlers were grouped by age and weight and included participants from ages 6 to 35 and older. Drayton Harris, Ross Critten, Draygen Schweizer, Declan Schweizer and Owen Schweizer also represented Gallatin in the tournament.

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The Dockery Park Board is accepting bids for the remodeling of the park building.

Must be Licensed and Insured Contact Jeremy Dungy at 816-261-5950

Submit bids to Gallatin City Hall, 112 E. Grand, Gallatin, MO 64640

Preschool/Kindergarten Enrollment Pattonsburg R-2 School 2018 – 2019 Preschool/Kindergarten Enrollment

Parents of 3, 4, and 5 year old children living in the Pattonsburg R-2 school district: Ms. Sayre and Mrs. Stanley will begin taking information beginning April 2nd to set up screening times on eligible students for the upcoming school year. If you would like to set up an appointment time, please call the Elementary Principal, Alan McCrary, at 660-367-2111.

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A l tamont United Method ist Adult Sunday School lesson was “Vow to be Truly Grateful and Generous to God” from II Chronicles 7:3.

Favorite songs were “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “Shall We Gather at the River.”

UMW met at the church on March 14. Roll call was “My Favorite Green Vegetable.” Ten “thinking of you” cards were sent to loved ones.

Sixty dollars was given for “Walk for Missions.” Lesson was by Francie Toney, “A Little Boy’s Explanation of God.” Our sympathy is extended to Betty Peters and family. Virgil was a very devout member of our church for several years. A prayer shawl was given to Betty, made by Pastor Marilyn.

Prayers for better health are for Conrad Walton and Charles Allen.

G al l atin United Method ist Jan Johnson, organist, played the prelude as Mady lit the altar candles and Pastor Mike Tipton led the call to worship. Melanie’s children’s message was “Turn to God with Worries.” Pastor Mike’s sermon “Dying for the Glory of Christ” was based on John 12: 20-33.

March 21 is Kids Quest from 3-5 and Bible Study at 6:30. March 24 from 2-5 is Youth Rally at Cameron YMCA for grades 7-12. Meet at the church at 1:30. Dine in/carry out ham dinner is March 25. March 29 is Maundy Thursday service at Gallatin Methodist at 6:30. March 30 is Community Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. at Gallatin Methodist Church.

Prayer concerns are for Chasidy Houser, Charles and Roselyn Rogers, Joel Snider, Eleanor Aulgur, and the family of Lenora McWilliams.

G al l atin F irst C hristian First Christian Church began the 8:20 a.m. worship service with the praise team leading the congregation in song. Stacey Maxwell shared announcements and lead opening prayer. Kim Ness led songs at the 10:50 a.m. service. Pastor Corey Norman preached from Exodus 6:6-7, “Four Cups . . . Cup of Deliverance” at both services.

Please join us for our Easter EGG-Stravaganza on Palm Sunday, March 25, and our Holy Week activities and services (See our ad in the Ad Pages). The link to the recording of Sunday’s sermon can be found at

Special Easter services planned G al l atin United Method ist: M arch 2 9 is M aundy Th ursday service at G allatin M eth odist at 6 : 3 0 . M arch 3 0 is C om m unity G ood F riday Service at 7 p.m . at G allatin M eth odist C h urch w ith B ro. W ayne Sm ith delivering th e m essage and C om m unity C h oir presenting th e special m usic. ( N ote: Th e ch oir w ill m eet at 6 p.m . to run th rough m usic) .

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Prayer concerns this week are for the family of Virgil Peters, the family of Lenora McWilliams, Dan Drannan, Larry Maddox, Nancy Leach, Daniel Lindley, Lloyd Riley, Susan Spruill, Glen Burton, and Kristie Hulet.

G al l atin F irst B aptist Welcome and announcements were by Bro. Garrett. Junior Burke led prayer. Bro. Garrett introduced our guests, The Campbell Family, from Tina. The Campbell Family shared the gospel, through scripture and music. A potluck dinner was held after morning worship.

Bible Study was held on Sunday evening.

Men’s Bible Study and Women’s Bible Study is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club and JOY Youth meet each Wednesday evening beginning with evening meal at 5:30, with Bible Study from 6 to 7:30. Celebration Choir practice is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Community Choir will hold practice on Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at FBC. Youth – Super Rally “Training, Teens for Triumph” is on Saturday, March 24, from 2 to 5 for ages seventh through 12th grades at the Cameron YMCA. There will be free skating, food and fun, featuring “The James Day Band” and Rev. Josh Patrick. The rally is sponsored by the Lake Viking Church.

The Community Good Friday Service will be held at Gallatin United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Smith delivering the message, and Community Choir presenting the special music. (Note: The choir will meet at 6 p.m. to run

through music.)

The Celebration Choir will be presenting their Easter Cantata at 10:40 a.m., Sunday, April 1. The choir is directed by Linda Arnold.

F riend s in C hrist The opening was led by Shonna Morrison, and Peggy Earnst delivered the prayer. Praise songs were “In the Garden” and “I Can Only Imagine.” We continued the sermon series “90: A Journey through the Life of Christ” with the sermon “The New Covenant” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, Ga. The message was based on Luke 22:5-6 and Luke 22: 19-20. Small group time followed the message.

O l ive B aptist Luke and Janell Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “The True Story of St Patrick’s Day.” The Bible lesson was “The Rainbow” from Genesis 9: Special music was

by Tracy Miller. The children’s message by Staci Gatton was “A Shepherd Boy Becomes a King” from I Samuel 16: The early message by Lesa Leeper was “Unity in the Body of Christ” from Acts 2 and 4. Sunday service is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday evening service is postponed until spring. Good Friday community service will be held at the Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Easter service will be Sunday, April 1, starting with sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:45, Sunday School is at 8:30 and morning worship is at 9:30.

We will be collecting Annie Armstrong offerings throughout the month of March. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Fletcher, Bruce, Peters, Cox and McWilliams families.

Winston approves teacher pay raise The 2018-2019 salary schedule for Winston school teachers was approved and the base was raised $500 to $30,500. An equivalent 2.97% increase was extended to noncertified and certified staff not on the salary schedule.

The Winston Board of Education continued discussions about connecting the new and old building with an enclosed corridor during their meeting held March 19. Engineering firms are being looked at to complete the design.

Winston will be in session on Monday May 21, Tuesday May 22 and Wednesday May 23 for weather makeup days.

All returning probationary teachers were offered a teaching contract for the 2018-2019 school year.

Krissy Lee was approved for hire as a paraprofessional, Clara Scott as varsity track coach, and Joy Durbin as junior high track coach.

Jaylynn Hoffman’s resignation was accepted. Ms. Hoffman has accepted another position for next year.

The building rental fee for the Winston Alumni Association Banquet to be held on June 9 was waived.

April 16 was set as the date to reorganize the board. This is the same date as the next regular school board meeting.

School bus inspection is scheduled for March 28 in Gallatin.

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has been completed and Winston was found to be within compliance to all state standards.

Board candidates filing for the April 3 are John Muessig, Lisa Piburn, Trey Mullikin, Craig Vaughn and Becky Caldwell.

This year’s election consists of two-three year terms.

MARE School Board Member Training will be hosted at Winston on May 18-19.

Winston High School Principal reported that the Academic Team is rolling through their season with a perfect 6-0 record on the season.

FFA has started its contest season. They have competed in Lathrop where the Entomology Team finished third overall; individually Connor Christensen was the top competitor.

The music department is preparing for both large group contest as well as district solo and ensemble contests. We have a number of students taking solos to districts this year.

Professional Development through More.net will provide training for 7-12 staff on Google Applications and Google Classroom in April. This is taking place in anticipation of rolling out one-to-one Chromebooks for next school year.

Prom is set for April 28 and will be held at the “Old School” in Cameron again this year.

Winston Elementary Principal reported January Character Kids: Responsibility - PK-Nala

Quahl, K- Gracie Youtsey, 1 - Eli Lee, 2 - Enzo Filley, 3 - Rosie Cameron, 4 - Ella Filley, 5 - Cooper Ball, 6 - Eli Uthe February Character kids: Tolerance - PKBrilyn Stufflebean, K- Presley Bejan, 1 - Gabby Taul, 2 -Kaitlyn Estes , 3 -Lucy Alexander , 4 -Zayden, 5 -Marcas Eaton , 6 - Noel Nelson Samantha Taul helped clean the new building prior to the move, Krissy Lee helped with the move, Melissa Batson helped clean and set up the workroom, and other parents have assisted with cleaning or the move.

The elementary hosted a Literacy Night on March 15. “Camp Read S’more” was organized by Hillari Taylor, Lisa Kirk and Kim Novinger with campfire dinner, s’more snacks, book marks, campfire songs and a book swap, followed by a special reading of the “Lost Lake” and time reading with families.

Scoliosis screenings were conducted for grades 5,7, and 9 on March 15 by the Daviess County Health Department Third quarter awards ceremony will be March 23 at 2 p.m. in the school gym Gum Drop Books of Bethany printed new signs for the elementary to replace the former PBS signs in the old building.

Grade 3-6 is planning their field trip to Kearney to visit the Jesse James Farm.

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Good Friday Services will be presented by the Gallatin Ministerial Alliance at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Methodist Church, 111 South Market in Gallatin. Refreshments will be provided by the Methodist Church.

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Virgil eters, 91, Gallatin, passed away March 12, 2018, at the Daviess County ursing and Rehab.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, March 16, at the nited Methodist Church in Gallatin. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be held at a late date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin nited Methodist Church or Seventh Day Adventist Thrift Store in care of McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Frederick Virgil eters was born July 11, 1926, the son of Charles Arthur and Edna Hope ( eager) eters in Missouri Valley, Iowa. At an early age Virgil and his family moved to Missouri and purchased a farm, settling in the Maysville and Weatherby area.

Virgil graduated from the Weatherby High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the nited States avy, where he proudly served his country for two years. After being discharged Virgil worked on the farm and was employed at the attonsburg Cap Factory. It was there he met the love of his life Betty Vandivert. They were married Oct. 8, 1948, in Maysville.

Virgil and Betty made their home on a farm and continued to work.

In 1957 they purchased a farm near Gallatin. Virgil started working at the Lambert Cap Factory in Gallatin and worked his way up to assistant manager. He was employed there for several years before taking employment at the Daviess County ursing Home in the maintenance department. Virgil greatly enjoyed his job and was always willing to do whatever needed to be done to help the residents. His kind and compassionate nature made him a perfect fit for the job. He retired after many years of faithful service.

Virgil was a devoted member of the Altamont nited Methodist Church, where he was the M F leader for many years and taught Sunday school. In later years he attended the Gallatin nited Methodist Church. He was active in the church and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He was also a member and past president of the Gallatin Lions Club.

He was an avid fisherman and greatly enjoyed being outdoors. He loved to garden and was always planting new varieties of flowers.

Virgil was a good neighbor and whenever someone needed help they could count on him to be there. He adored his family and was at his best when he was spending time with them. Virgil was a man with many skills.

He served his community, and dedicated his life to his family. His legacy of hope, faith and love of family will live on through those who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur, Raymond, Glen and William eters; sisters, Katherine Finch and Shirley Sweiger.

Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty of the home; children, Stephen eters and wife Bobbie, Sharon Groves and husband David, Scott eters and wife Debra; seven grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.

Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. "They hit me," you will say, "but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?" (Proverbs 23:29-35 NIV) I wish that the Bible contained a verse that says pointblank, straight out, that drinking alcohol is absolutely wrong, a sin against man, and a sin against God. But it doesn't. I don't know why it doesn't. I can only guess (note the danger in guessing) that God intends its use in moderation to somehow be a blessing to us.

Wine is used in many places in the Bible as symbolic of joy. However, Proverbs 9, 20, 21, 23, Leviticus 10, Romans 14, etc. point out the dangers of drinking alcoholic beverages especially in excess. My observations, as a former public school teacher and as a pastor, lead me to the obvious conclusion that intoxicating agents (alcohol and other drugs) are a terrible blight on society. Without a doubt intoxicants lead to much crime.

Intoxicants are contributing factors in many murders, car wrecks, child abuse cases, spousal abuse cases, accidental deaths, etc. A desire/need to purchase intoxicants leads many to a life of thievery. Often they steal from people they know, family members, friends, co-workers, employers, etc. Thus they destroy relationships, ostracizing themselves from the only people who have a reasonable chance of helping them to deal with their real problem.

As I think back over my lifetime, I do not remember ever seeing a situation where intoxicants were a blessing to anyone directly or indirectly involved. I do, however, recall multitudes of times where intoxicants were the direct cause of tragedies.

In 2009, I wrote these words: In a few minutes, I will leave this keyboard and head to a local hospital. I will visit a man much younger than myself. He is in intensive care, close to death, unable to communicate, unable to eat. He has no injury or sickness other than that caused by excessive alcohol consumption. He is following in the footsteps of his father. What shall I say to his mother or his 5 year old daughter? Will I be able to give any comfort? What should I have said to another young father with whom I studied the Bible one evening last week, who told me that he had drunk a couple of beers right before our meeting? What should I have said in the past; what shall I say week after week as the needy come into our food pantry, when it is obvious that the use of intoxicants has brought them to this lowest of all levels of poverty? What can I say to the man whose use of intoxicants in moderation leads his child to use in excess? What can I say to the man whose child was killed by a drunk driver?

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Gunfire exchange ( continued from March 1 9 , 2008 Arrests were made in connection with a narcotics drop which was attempted at the Missouri Department of Transportation barn on Highway 6 west of Gallatin. Four balloons filled with marijuana were located in a sock near the propane tanks at the Gallatin barn on March 12. The investigator also revealed that the narcotics were delivered so they could be smuggled back into the Department of Corrections through a work release inmate.

Gallatin R-5 sophomore Casey Alden was selected to be a member of the 2008 Missouri Agribusiness Academy class. Each year the Missouri Department of Agriculture selects 30 sophomores from across the state who are involved in agriculture and are active members of 4-H or FFA. Gallatin junior Megan Chadwick was elected Area FFA Secretary for 2009-10 and will serve the 25 chapters from area schools. Megan was selected from a field of 12 candidates.

March 1 8 , 1 9 9 8 A Daviess County veteran figured prominently in Friday night’s “Dateline NBC” program to be broadcast nationally. The hour-long documentary tells the story of several young men from “Hotel Company,” a unit of Marines who fought together at a place in Vietnam called Hill 881. Danny Critten of Gallatin was one of them — and one of the handful of veterans who share their story in the documentary entitled “A Few Good Men.” Professional heavyweight boxer Bill Eaton, Gallatin, is getting the rematch he has been looking for since September of 1997. Eaton will face Eric “Butterbean” Esch of Jasper, AL, during a night of boxing at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT. Monday’s boxing card is scheduled to be broadcast by Kansas City’s local Fox network, Channel 4.

Ryan Quackenbush ignited a 27-point third quarter for Smithville and carried the Warriors to an 82-51 Class 2A sectional victory over Gallatin at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph. The Bulldogs saw their season end at 23-6. Quackenbush and Jayce Tingler combined for 46 points for the Warriors. Tray Whitt finished with 17 points for the Bulldogs.

March 1 6, 1 9 8 8 Winners of the Daviess County Spelling Bee at Searcy R-5 Elementary School in Gallatin were Kim Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ellis of Gallatin, and Daniel Madison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Madison of Gallatin.

Geneva Johnson, who joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1977, has been appointed the new postmaster of Gallatin. Mrs. Johnson succeeds Edward C. Grimes, who retired on June 30, 1987. Mark A. Scott and Mary L. Evans headed the Gallatin office in the interim.

Jason Tolen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tolen of Gallatin, was presented the GHS Reaching for Excellence Award by Superintendent Carl Baker

in a special student assembly held Friday. Jason was recognized for his efforts during the recently completed second quarter of the academic school year. This award honors students who show outstanding improvements academically in addition to high character references.

March 22, 1 9 7 8 Faye Foster of Gallatin took a 3-minute dash throughout Hales Super Market for $150 worth of groceries during a shopping spree sponsored by the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, by donation to the Daviess County Swim Program.

Adult education was in full swing at the R-5 School with the physical education classes filled with over 60 participants. The classes were taught

by Wanda Batson, George Moore, Tom O’Brien and Charles Wilson.

March 21 , 1 9 68 Danny McBroom, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McBroom of Gallatin, has received word that he is a winner in a contest sponsored by the St. Joseph News-Press and Gazette. He will receive an all expense paid vacation at Hemisfair, at San Antonio, Texas. He has been a carrier for the News-Press for almost two years.

Sunday and Monday at the Courter Theater in Gallatin, Paul Newman just bugs the Establishment as “Cool Hand Luke.”

Lynda Sue Muller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Muller of Gallatin, was named to the honor roll in the School of Economics at the University of Missouri. Lynda is a freshman at the university.

March 20, 1 9 5 8 Friday night’s caucus produced candidates for all offices in the April city election. Incumbent Mayor Floyd A. Nelson was nominated for a second tern. He will be opposed by Lee R. Pierce, a Gallatin auctioneer.

The following students in the music department will perform solos at the district music contests at Chillicothe: Sue Ramsbottom, flute; Thelma Lollar, clarinet; Lila Foster, alto Clarinet; Karen Warnes, bass clarinet; Etta Lee Gray and Kent Froman, French horn; Kay Daniels and Lavenia Lyman, vocal; Joyce Dowell and Richard Lyman, piano.

March 1 8 , 1 9 4 7 Coach C.C. (Twister) Smith’s basketball team of Gallatin High School captured top honors in the GRC this year with an all-victorious loop record.

Squad members are Bob Blythe, John Brown, Dan Collier, Bill Seabough, Larry Potts, Bob Smith, Amos Mason, Jack Payne, Billy Mead and David Knauer.

Phyllis Poe, Gallatin High School senior, will reign as FFA Queen tomorrow night at the annual FFA Parent-Son banquet at the McDonald Tea Room. Phyllis, daughter of Wabash Agent and Mrs. S.C. Poe, was elected queen at the recent FFA box supper.

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Daviess County Circuit Court Request for a Warrant states that Sorrell allegedly stole a compound bow with accessories. The bow is valued at approximately $700.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department provided a description of a vehicle involved in the incident. The suspects were last seen in a silver Ford Taurus, with damage to the bumper, bearing Iowa registration. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle matching the description on southbound Interstate 35.

While attempting to overtake the vehicle, the trooper observed the vehicle exit Interstate 35 and travel westbound on Route N in Daviess County. The trooper overtook the suspect’s vehicle and observed it as it failed to stop, slid through the intersection of Route N and US 69, and crashed into a ditch.

Preliminary investigation indicated the male driver (Sorrell) and a female occupant (Legge) fled the vehicle with the trooper pursuing on foot. Sorrell fired several shots at the trooper. The trooper returned fire striking Sorrell. The trooper requested medical services and began rendering aid to the injured subject.

Sorrell was placed in custody and taken by NTA Ambulance to Liberty Hospital.

Legge fled from the scene on foot and was apprehended a short time later by Daviess County deputies.

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souri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control processed the shooting scene for evidence. A Glock, model 23 pistol was recovered. The firearm was reported stolen on Feb. 20, 2018, by the Manchester, Mo., Police Department.

After obtaining a search warrant, Daviess County Deputies searched the vehicle and found a compound bow, which was identified as an item stolen from Harrison County.

Sorrell is in stable condition and guarded at Liberty Hospital. Legge is incarcerated at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.

Sorrell is considered a prior and persistent offender. He has several previous felony convictions, according to a Complaint and Request for a Warrant filed by the Circuit Court of Daviess County, including the following: convicted in 1988 in Dallas County, Texas, for felony offenses of Dangerous Drugs and Escape; convicted in 1997 in Austin County, Texas, for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon; convicted in 2000, in Austin County, Texas, for the felony offense of theft from a person; convicted in 2002 in Federal Court for the felony offense of bank robbery.

The charges for which Sorrell and Legge were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Daviess County Library ~ Sealed Bid Sale March 27-31 ~ Th e Daviess C ounty L ib rary w ill b e h olding a sealed b id sale M arch 2 7 - 3 1 at th e m ain lib rary in G allatin. Item s w ill b e on display in th e Joh nson C onference Room upstairs.

Item s include a large TV , various kinds of seating, artw ork and furniture, as w ell as electronics, am ong oth er item s.

A full list of th e item s is availab le b y asking in th e lib rary or b y visiting th e lib rary’ s F aceb ook page. Sealed b id sale w ill run M arch 2 7 th rough M arch 3 1 . C all th e lib rary at 6 6 0 6 6 3 - 3 2 2 2 for m ore details.

Elliott files for re-election as Division II Circuit Judge Judge Brent Elliott of Stewartsville recently announced he has filed for re-election as Division II Circuit Judge for the 43rd Judicial Circuit (Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb and Livingston Counties).

Judge Elliott has over 36 years of legal experience in the 43rd Circuit. First, as a prosecuting attorney and later as a civil attorney over the span of 20 years, Elliott tried dozens of felony and civil jury trials without a loss.

He then served as Associate Circuit Judge of DeKalb County for eight years. In 2009, upon the retirement of Judge Stephen K. Griffin of Cameron, he was appointed Division II Circuit Judge. Elliott was elected to the position in 2010 and re-elected in 2012.

While on the bench, Judge Elliott has presided over punctual, professional courtrooms. He has been assigned by the Missouri Supreme Court to handle complex civil litigation and numerous murder, rape, and child molestation cases.

Throughout his 36 years of legal experience, he has become

known for decisions extending beyond the courtroom. In 2003, Elliott and DeKalb County received statewide recognition when the Missouri Association of Counties presented DeKalb with the Outstanding New Program Award for their inmate public service program. Judge Elliott ordered nonviolent, low risk inmates to perform public service work for the county while incarcerated. Inmates who would otherwise sit in jail all day were put to work beautifying and improving courthouse grounds and county property.

In 2009, Elliott was appointed to a Missouri Supreme Court Committee to establish protocols for the use of closed circuit transmission (CCT) technology in our courtrooms. He then implemented the CCT system to handle prison and Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail cases. The move enhanced the safety of correctional and courthouse employees as well as area residents.

In addition, corrections officials indicate thousands of tax dollars were saved in reduced transportation and guard-related costs In addition to his judicial duties, Judge Elliott has dedicated himself to community service. He presented dozens of Eagle Scout and God and

Country Awards while serving on Boy Scouts of America Council boards. He devoted years of service to Scouting’s “Tribe of Mic-O-Say” honorary camping program and was named Council Chieftain in 1997.

Judge Elliott has assisted with countless community activities and youth projects and provided “color commentary” for hundreds of area high school basketball radio broadcasts. For over 15 years he has written a monthly newspaper column published by circuit media publications to better inform citizens about the judicial system and changes in the law.

Judge Elliott is a member of the Culberson Methodist Church in Stewartsville and has chaired numerous church committees. He is an experienced lay speaker and has officiated over dozens of marriages and funerals for friends and family.

In his spare time, the judge enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with his son, Connor’s, bison on their farm near Stewartsville.

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Gallatin school looks into walkway project, offers positions Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock (WSKF) Architects, Inc., a design firm out of Kansas City, presented the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education with ideas for the walkway and band room during the March 13 meeting of the board.

The board voted for WSKF Architects to begin the site survey and geotechnical investigation to evaluate the walkway addition.

An enclosed walkway from the elementary to the middle school was among the proposed building additions to be funded by the operating levy which passed in the April 2017 election.

Make up days were approved for March 29 and May 16. Days missed were Feb. 20 and 22.

Letters of resignation were accepted from Kent Obico, sixth grade teacher; Xandria Obico, band instructor; JoDeann Norton, special education teacher; and Kayce Terhune, paraprofessional special education, effective at the end of this school year, May 16, 2018.

The updated substitute list was accepted, and the March 2018 bills were approved to be paid.

Evaluations were reviewed for non-certified employees, and principals reviewed probationary teachers and teachers to be tenured during closed session.

The following were offered positions for the 2018-2019 school year: • All high school probationary teachers — Michelle Anthuis, Taryn Dustman, Brittney Ghidoni, Amy Holder, Tammy Kliewer, Dustin Pearson, Courtney Ray, and Chad Sullenger. (Vote 6-0, Bird abstain).

• All elementary probationary teachers: Susan Allen, Carly Boyd, Allie Dollan, Amanda Durbin, Sydney Elbert, Jessica Fitzgerald, Crystal Pash, Casey Sweatman, Courtenay Treece and Jennifer Youtsey.

• All middle school probationary teachers: Lindsey Bond.

• Part-time teachers: Debbie Cross, Julie Rains and Debbie Sweatman.

• Food service: Stephanie Lollar, director, and current staff: Teresa Thompson, Dixie Vanatta, Stacey Collins, Kim Ness and Clara Sipple. (6-0 Terry abstain) • Custodial service: David McLey, supervisor, and current staff of Joseph Clark, Bill McLey, Jim Borges, Wesley Lynn and Nicole Gann.

• All current aides positions: Cheryl Arnold, Kylie Cameron, Monica Riley, Laurie WaltonRoll, Laura Andersen, Barbara Irby, Kristen Marble, Jennifer Redman, and Shelly Salisbury.

6-0 (Irby abstain) • Staff positions: Lesli Lin, Lori McLaughlin, Vicki Corwin, Carol Walker, Missy Chadwick, Terri Feiden, Karen Johnson, Deanna Swalley and Kelly Walker.

• Transportation: Philip Berry, director, and current staff of Max Berry, Dallas Engel, David Rains, Steve Rains, Alan Tairent, and Roger Vanatta as bus drivers, and Robert Chitwood, ECSE driver.

Ron Alden and Patrick Treece were approved to be tenured.

The following were offered positions: Samantha Parman as sixth grade teacher, Kelsey Peterson as third grade teacher, and Jack Malo as band teacher.

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Dr. Copple presented his report. Principals Cox, Otto and Burke presented their reports.

Mr. Gann presented his activities report. Principals Burke, Otto and Cox gave their instructional climate reports.

Dr. Copple summarized the MSBA 2018A policy, procedures and forms updates. The following were adopted as presented: Policy Code IGBD (K-12 Districts); Policy Code IKF (Graduation Requirements); Policy Code JHD (Student Guidance and Counseling); Policy Code JHDF (Suicide Awareness and Prevention); Procedure Code DJFA-AP2 (Federal Programs and Projects/Managing Federal Funds/Cash Management).

The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.

The above are the unapproved minutes for the March 13 meeting.

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The library plans to display the atlas on the main floor of the library during the upcoming summer reading program. It is a lovely, colorful atlas and will remind younger patrons of the value of finding reliable information in the tangible print pages of a book, as well as on the internet.

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Wanted to buy large round bales of hay and hedge posts. Call anytime 660-646-1632

FAST CASH. Guns, gold and silver wanted. Largest selection of used guns in the area. Cash buyer. Cash on pawn items. R&R Pawn, Cameron. 816.632.1787

Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany, MO is hiring! If you are looking to join a stable and growing company, Johnson Controls Inc. is the place for you. Johnson Controls Inc. offers excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays). All interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols. com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri and find the appropriate job. No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer.

PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. Can do any fence repair necessary. 816-787-4006 WANTED - Wanting farm ground.

DeWayne Curtis 660-973-2031 or Wayne Curtis 660-646-8926 WANTING TO RENT. Row crop, pasture, or hay ground. Call Randy Johnson at 660.334.0169.

Automotive FROST AUTOMOTIVE: Auto and truck parts & accessories. See us for all your parts needs. We also make hydraulic hoses. South side Gallatin square. 660-663-2152

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. Investment Required. Training Provided.

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Case 2014 Skid Steer Loader, 400hrs, Very Good Condition, rubber tires, heated & cooled cab, road gear, & stereo. $31,900. 816387-3555 GUNS, New Western 22 Revolver $169, New 38 Special $319, Winchester 410 $325, Winchester 44 Mag $599, Winchester 25-06 Woodstock $550, Remington Pump 270 $349, 22/410 over & under $325. Guns wanted any condition, Cash Buyer @ R&R Pawn in Cameron. 816-632-1787 Blue heeler puppies, 12 weeks old. $25 David Troyer 660-684-6987 FOR SALE - T300 Bobcat, good condition. Cell 660-654-3448 HE WHO HAS a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. Call The AdZone, at 660-707-1820 or 660663-2154.

Red/Blue Heeler pups ready for adoption first week of April, will have shots and dewormed. $250 adoption fee, 3 girls, 4 boys. 816284-2768 after 6.

Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin.

GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-6632103 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 Sale by Owner: 1704 Borden, Chillicothe, MO. 816 416-6648 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fenced in Big backyard. New Polymer Siding, windows, Air-Conditioner & Gas Heater

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

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today.

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BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660334-0997.

Cargo trailer, 12’ long, 6’ wide, 5’ tall, all new lights and wiring, tires are in good shape. $1,800 obo.

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Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENING as customer consultant and receptionist at Gallatin office. Must be able to multi-task, handling detailed work, proofreading, some news writing, and phone duties. Computer skills and people skills are a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Graphic Design is a plus. Weekdays 8-5 for hourly wage and paid vacation. Email your resume to darryl@GPCink. com or submit resume to Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640. Interviews will be scheduled from resumes submitted.

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CMU Electric Distribution Department: Electronic Technician. Position is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation, maintenance, and service work on electronic, electromechanical, communications, computer equipment, fiber optic, GIS, AMI, SCADA and electrical wiring for all departments within CMU. For additional information, contact Matt Hopper at 660-6460934. Qualified applicants submit resume and/or applications to: Chillicothe Municipal Utilities, 920 Washington Street, PO Box 140, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE

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The Gallatin R-V School District is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. The base salary will be $19.25 per hour. Interested applicants should pick up an application in Superintendent’s office. The Gallatin R-5 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Taking Applications for part-time mail room worker. Duties include placing inserts into papers and handling bundles for mailing. Will train the right applicant for additional duty of processing labels through postal software. Full day on Mondays, part-time Tuesday through Thursday. Average 20 hours weekly. Apply by completing application form at Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B S. Main, during weekday 8-5 business hours. For further information, call 660-663-2154, ask for Marjorie. Or email labels@ gpcink.com.

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Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut.

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Carpet and upholstery cleanfull time Communications CoorPasture to rent. Greg Landes 660dinator. Find full job description ing. David Baldwin, 816-632-2627 748-5816 or toll-free 1-888-854-2949. online at www.chillicothemo.

SILVER & GOLD COINS, dental com/jobs or on facebook at JULIA R. FILLEY, Attorney at Law. gold, gold mountings, sterling silGeneral Practice, Criminal DeChillicothe Area Chamber. Hours fense, Family Law, & Probate. Free ver, old watches & diamonds. Highare Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm with Initial Consultation. West side of est cash price paid. Junior Sandy hour lunch break. Occasional Gallatin Square. 660-663-2044 816-390-2027. flexible hours for events/meetSTUMP GRINDING. 660-749-5713 ings. Salary range $9.50–11/ or 816-804-7948. hour, commensurate with expeGarage Sales SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 rience. Some benefits available.

Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT is ruar Please send cover letter, resume LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Shop, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. and list of three references to Sales, Installation & Service. Call Open: Every Wednesday from Crystal Narr, Executive Direc- for free estimate. Serving you since 8am-4pm. Open during the noon tor, Chillicothe Area Chamber 2006! Miller Construction, James- hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Wilof Commerce, PO Box 514 port,week entrance. Open 8am-3pm MO 660-684-6950.

Save to407, current folder before low altering this ad. every Washington Street, Chillicothe, THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ Wednesday. 660-663-2478 MO 64601 by March 23, 2017 savings accounts, loans, IRA’s SAVE THE DATE: Gallatin City Wide

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House cleaner needed, prefer weekly but negotiable. Will pay the going rate. 660-605-1088

and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank.net or call 816-583-2143. New branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

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Immediate positions available for off road articulating truck heavy equipment machine operators.

Experience preferred, not required. Starting wage $16.50/hr.

Health/life package. Preemployment Drug screening. Overnight travel possible depending on jobsite; which varies covering NW Missouri and Southern Iowa.

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Brody Smith, 20, and Teresa FOR TRUSTEE OF CLINTON COUNTY on SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT #2 FIRE JAMESON Please turn in your assessFOR TRUSTEE and #1854 from Darrin and Heather FOR DIRECTOR First Amended Sheriff’s Report of FOR MAYOR ships after lunch.

The meeting Childs, 19,FOR both of Jamesport, BOARD MEMBER TRI-COUNTY R-VII TWO YEAR TERM PROTECTION DISTRICT TWO YEAR TERM THREE YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM Lund to Whitney Whitt LDPS and SydSale in Partition ment sheets in order to avoid THREE YEAR TERM adjourned at 3:35 pm.

March 13; William Robert Ragle SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BOARD MEMBER FOR BOARD MEMBER ney Lund, LDPS. Tract in Jackson Township from DaVote For Three FOR If DIRECTOR penalties. you need assistance Vote For Three For One VoteVote For One The above information is taken Jr., 20, and Heather Lucille VoteYEAR For TwoTERM THREE THREE YEAR TERM Warranty Deeds FOR DIRECTOR viess County Sheriff Ben Becerra et al SUB DISTRICT #2 or have questions, please call or NATALIE of the March ROGERMAY PRICE Curtis, 20, both of Altamont, from the minutes WAYNE M NEELY PROPOSITION RALPH RAY SIXYEAR YEARTERM TERM THREE Lake Viking lot #1197 from Curtis to Joseph Phillip Reed, trustee of the STEVEN PANKAU Vote For Two Vote For Two stop by the office.

14, 2018, meeting of the Daviess on March 16; Nathaniel Arthur DAVID LAINHART CRYSTAL ROGERS GREG COLE to Paochen Chen; and Claudia Strahm Joseph Phillip Reed Revocable Trust For One Vote Vote For One DARREL HOWELL JOHN MUESSIG David Young,BRIAN 22, TEEL and Avery Nicole County lot in Union Township from Nancy and Shall the Commissioners.

Board of Education of the Agreement, an undivided one-half inCALLIE HECKENBACH Recorder’s Office LONNIE NORRIS WRITE IN first district PAUL CAVEN Tri-County R-VII SchoolcommissionDistrict, Hall to Robert A. Chitwood; Moore,LYLE 19, KERCHER both of HOOVER Chillicothe, Cox, terest, and Apiary LLC, an undivided BRIGGS DAN LISA A PIBURN Marriage licenses issued: Wil- GregoryWRITE EDWARD MILLER IN in Gallatin from USAA Missouri, be authorized to continue the partial outlot er, called the meeting to order. one-half interest. on March 16. PECK FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE liam Robert Ragle Jr., 20, and JACKIE TREY MULLIKIN WRITE IN temporary operating tax levy of $0.25 WRITE IN NOTICE OF ELECTION

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per CRAIG one hundred dollars of assessed K VAUGHN valuation through Tax Year 2023 for REBECCA BECKY CALDWELL purposes of maintaining district facilities and meeting the operating expenses of BALLOT the school district?

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FOR DIRECTOR FOR DIRECTOR CRYSTAL ROGERS GREG COLE THREE YEAR TERM NO T Y T FOR TRUSTEE FOR DIRECTOR LONNIE NORRIS JAMESON FIRE TERM TWO YEAR TERM THREE YEAR CITY OF GALLATIN VILLAGE OF ALTAMONT COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT TRI-COUNTY R-VII V F ONE PROTECTION Vote ForDISTRICT One ION SCHOOL DISTRICT EDWARD MILLER VILLAGE OFThree LOCK SPRINGS VILLAGE OF ALTAMONT COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT WRITE IN Vote For Vote For One ION that the General n al Election will be held in the County of a e on Tuesday, r l 3 2018 as er e BRUCE E BRIDGMAN IN that the General be held in of shall a ebe in onsubstantially Tuesday, the r l 3following 2018 asform. er e For Two ticipating entities of n a eal Election nVote.will The ballot forthe theCounty Election FOR TRUSTEE ROGER PRICE DIRECTOR WAYNE MFOR NEELY RYANWRITE CLARK FOR DIRECTOR FOR ALDERMAN ticipating entities of a e n . The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

PROPOSITION TWO TERM COUNTY THREE YEAR TERM SIX DAVIESS YEAR TERM WRITE IN EAST WARD FORYEAR TRUSTEE FOR TRUSTEE FOR DIRECTOR STEVEN PANKAU CRYSTAL ROGERS GREG COLE SPECIAL ROAD #1 TWO YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM THREE YEAR TERM Vote For Three Vote For One WRITE IN Vote For One LONNIE NORRIS BRIAN TEEL ICT R-I WINSTON R-VI PUBLIC SUPPLY Shall the Board of WATER Education of the WRITE IN ICT R-I WINSTON R-VI PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY Vote For Three Vote For Three Vote For One ROGER PRICE OUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT #2 Vote For One WAYNE M NEELY EDWARD MILLER PAULWRITE CAVEN IN COMMISSIONER Tri-County R-VII School District, WRITE IN LYLE BRIGGS HOOVER FOR OUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT #2 Missouri, be authorized continue the TROY WILLIAMS ROGER PRICE WAYNE Mto NEELY THREE YEAR TERM RYAN CLARK CRYSTAL ROGERS GREG COLE JOHN WHITFIELD VILLAGE OF ALTAMONT COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT temporary operating tax levy of $0.25 DAVIESS COUNTY EMBER FOR BOARD MEMBER FOR DIRECTOR WRITE IN GAUNT KYLE CRYSTAL ROGERS GREG COLE LONNIE NORRIS EMBER FOR BOARD MEMBER Vote For One #1 SPECIAL ROAD per one hundred dollars of assessed TERM THREE YEAR TERM FOR DIRECTOR WRITE IN SUB DISTRICT #2 WRITE IN TERM THREE YEAR TERM valuation through YearTERM 2023 SUBTax DISTRICT #2 for WRITE IN DEBORAH ABDILL LONNIE EDWARD THREE YEAR WRITE IN NORRIS WRITE IN MILLER Vote For Two FOR TRUSTEE FOR DIRECTOR purposes of THREE maintaining district facilities FOR COMMISSIONER YEAR TERM FOR DIRECTOR Vote For Two WRITE IN TWO YEAR TERM THREE YEAR RYAN CLARK LUKE PERKINS EDWARD MILLER THREE YEAR TERM TERM WRITE IN For One and meeting the operating expenses of FOUR YEAR TERM UNEXPIRED Vote JOHN MUESSIG WRITE IN DAVIESS COUNTY WRITE IN FOR ALDERMAN WRITE IN JOHN MUESSIG the school district?Vote For One Vote For Vote One For One Vote For Three RYAN CLARK ROAD #1 LISA A PIBURN WEST WARD Vote SPECIAL For One DAVIESS COUNTY LISAGALLATIN A PIBURNR-V TWO YEAR TERM ROGER PRICE WAYNE M NEELY WRITE IN (If this proposition is approved, the WRITE IN VILLAGE OF JAMESON SPECIAL ROAD #1 TREY MULLIKIN WRITE IN CITY OF COFFEY WRITE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COMMISSIONER current WRITE temporary adjusted operating TREY MULLIKIN IN WRITE IN CRYSTAL Vote ROGERS GREG COLE WRITE IN For One CRAIG K VAUGHN THREE YEAR TERM tax levy of the District of $0.25 per one WRITE IN FOR DIRECTOR FOR COMMISSIONER CRAIG K VAUGHN hundred dollars of assessed valuation is WRITE IN LONNIE NORRIS FOR BOARD MEMBER DAN WRITE IN LOCKRIDGE FOR TRUSTEE REBECCA BECKY CALDWELL FORDISTRICT DIRECTOR Vote For One FOR MAYOR SUB #3 and THREE YEAR TERM VILLAGE OF JAMESON CITY OF COFFEY remain unchanged THREE YEAR TERM REBECCA BECKY CALDWELL estimated toTHREE TWO YEAR TERM SUB DISTRICT #3 TWO TERM YEAR TERM EDWARD MILLER WRITE IN YEAR WRITE IN COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT continue through Tax Year 2023.)

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SIX YEAR TERM NATALIE MAY Vote For Two RALPH RAY WRITE IN PROPOSITION Vote For Three SIX YEARVote TERM WRITE IN For One Vote For Two Vote For One DAVID WRITE IN IN LAINHART WANDA BLESSING WRITE NATALIE MAY Shall the Board of Education of the Vote For One WRITE IN RALPH RAY WANDA BLESSING Shall the Board Education of the CALLIE HECKENBACH VILLAGE OF JAMESON PAUL CAVEN Tri-County R-VIIofSchool TOVER R-I WINSTON R-VIDistrict, PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY CITY OF COFFEY WRITE IN LAINHART DAVID PAULDISTRICT CAVEN #2 Tri-County School District, OVER Missouri, beR-VII authorized to continue the NTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WRITE IN Missouri, authorized continue the WRITE temporarybe operating tax to levy of $0.25 WRITE IN IN WRITE IN CALLIE HECKENBACH FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE WRITE IN WRITE IN temporary operating tax levy of $0.25 FOR TRUSTEE per one hundred dollars of assessed WRITE IN MAYOR WRITE IN TWO FOR YEAR TERM BER FOR BOARD MEMBER FOR per one hundred of assessed TWO YEAR TERM PROPOSITION PROPOSITION valuation throughdollars Tax Year 2023 for WRITE IN DIRECTOR TWO YEAR TERM FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE RM THREE YEAR TERM valuation through Tax Year 2023facilities for SUBFOR DISTRICT #2 Vote For Two WRITE IN purposes of maintaining district WRITE IN DIRECTOR WRITE IN WRITE IN TWO YEAR TERM Vote For Three purposes of Vote maintaining district facilities Vote For One THREE YEAR TERM FOR DIRECTOR and meeting theFor operating expenses of FOUR YEAR TERM UNEXPIRED Shall theWRITE Village Two IN of Jameson continue WANDA BLESSING Shall the Village of Jameson continue and meeting the operating expenses of FOUR YEAR TERM UNEXPIRED the school district? the levy an additional tax of $0.20 (20 NATALIE MAY Vote For Two RALPH RAY the levy an$100.00 additional tax of $0.20 (20 VoteOne For One the school district?

CITY OF GALLATIN Vote For JOHN MUESSIG cents) per valuation for general WRITE CITYIN OF GALLATIN Vote For One DAVID LAINHART WANDA BLESSING -V cents) perpurposes $100.00 valuation for general municipal for the period of four (If this proposition is approved, the WRITE IN LISA A PIBURN is approved, the -V WRITE IN RICT (4) years? purposes for the period of four (If this proposition municipal current temporary adjusted operating CALLIE HECKENBACH RICT FOR WRITEALDERMAN IN current adjusted operating (4) years? tax levytemporary of the District of $0.25 per one WRITE TREY MULLIKIN WRITE IN IN PROPOSITION EAST WARD WRITE IN ALDERMAN YES tax levy of the District of $0.25 per oneis WRITE INWRITE IN FOR hundred dollars of assessed valuation MBER TWO TERM WRITE IN YEAR CRAIGdollars KtoVAUGHN FOR ALDERMAN hundred of assessed valuation MBER EAST WARD AT LARGE estimated remain unchanged and is ERM NO YES FOR DIRECTOR WRITE IN of Jameson continue TWO YEAR Shall the Village PROPOSITION estimated to remain and COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT ERM continue through Taxunchanged Year 2023.)

TWOVote YEAR TERM TERM For One REBECCA BECKY CALDWELL SUB DISTRICT #3 COMMUNITY AMBULANCE DISTRICT the continue through Tax Year 2023.)

NOlevy an additional tax of $0.20 (20 WRITE IN For Two CITY OFVote GALLATIN THREE YEAR TERM JOHN WHITFIELD cents) per $100.00 valuation for general Vote For YES Shall the Village ofOne Jameson continue FOR DIRECTOR municipal purposes for the period of four WRITE IN YES WANDA BLESSING the levyWHITFIELD an additional tax of $0.20 (20 FOR Vote ForDIRECTOR One THREE YEAR TERM NOIN WRITE (4) years?

JOHN CITY OF GALLATIN cents) per $100.00 valuation for general THREE YEAR TERM NO WRITE IN FOR ALDERMAN Vote For One municipal purposes for the period of four EAST WARD YES R-II WRITE IN Vote For One WRITE IN (4) years?

TWO YEAR TERM FOR ALDERMAN BRUCE E BRIDGMAN WRITE IN WRITE IN CT WRITE IN FOR ALDERMAN NO WEST WARD BRUCE E BRIDGMAN PROPOSITION EAST WARD TWO YEAR TERM Vote For One YES JAMESON FIRE TWO YEAR TERM BER WRITEALDERMAN IN TRI-COUNTY R-VII FOR JOHN Vote WHITFIELD PROTECTION DISTRICT WRITE IN NO For One RM Shall the Village of Jameson continue SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST WARD WRITE IN Vote For One DAN LOCKRIDGE the levy an additional tax of $0.20 (20 TWO YEAR TERM

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NOTICE OF ELECTION the General Municipal Election will be held in the County of Daviess on Tuesday, April 3, SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION PATTONSBURG R-II IN the District of $0.25 per one WRITE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT WRITE INthe following form. tax WRITE levy of WRITE IN WRITE IN 2018 as certified to this office by the participating entities of Daviess County.

The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially WRITE IN NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the General n estimated al Election will be held unchanged in the Countyand of a e on Tuesday, r l 3 2018 as er e JAMESON FIRE to remain FOR BOARD MEMBER THREE YEAR TERM to this office by the participating entities of a e n TRI-COUNTY . The ballot forR-VII the Election shall be inCOMMUNITY substantially theAMBULANCE following form. DISTRICT PROTECTION DISTRICT

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CERTIFICATION: This is to certify that the foregoing notice and sample ballots are true copies of the certification of election notices filed WRITE in this office by JanuIN ary 23, 2018. The polling places will be open from the hours of 6:00 am until 7:00 WRITE IN in the county will pm, during which time any person properly registered to vote be given the opportunity to cast his or her ballot.

Witness my hand and seal this the 20th day of March, 2018.

Ronetta Burton, Interim Election Authority (SEAL) County of Daviess, State of Missouri

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March 21, 2018

What’s next? The Music of Living R ehearsals for the G rand R iver Valley Choir and O rchestra summer concert “ The Music of L iving” w ill begin April 1 7 . Talented musicians and vocalist are being sought. This scene w as photographed during the 20 1 7 Winter Christmas Concert.

Featuring new or seasoned voices, musicians...

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra offer uplifting music for those who listen The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra has started preparing for its upcoming summer concert, which will be held Saturday, June 16. The theme is “The Music of Living.”

About 10 musicians from Daviess County will be in the choir and another three will be in the orchestra this year.

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra was formed in 2009. Buddy Hanaford, retired band director from Trenton, was instrumental in getting the show going and continues to serve as the orchestra director. The choir director is Monica Fawson of Gallatin.

“I hadn’t played for 20 years before I was asked to join the orchestra,” he says. “I’ve had enough practice that I’m almost back to the same level of skill I played in college.

“It’s fun to get with a bunch of people and jam. Once you’re out of school, you don’t think you’ll be able to enjoy those things again.

Now I’ve sold my son’s old baritone and bought a tuba.”

There is always interest in new talent. All vocal ranges from bass to soprano are needed to enhance the choir.

“We’re always looking for people who love to sing, and we touch base with the area churches for people who sing in church choirs.”

Weekly rehearsals will String instruments are in great begin Tuesday, April 17, demand for the orfor both the choir and chestra.

“Our biggest need orchestra. Practice for all is violin players. The will begin at 6:30 p.m. and area schools don’t really support orend around 8:30. Registrachestra type instruments. They are tion for both the choir and mostly marching orchestra will be one-half and concert bands — instruments.” hour before practice begins. wind Violins along with other major instru“It started as a Christmas ments are needed: violas, bassperformance, with area vocalists es, and cellos. and musicians coming together The number of volunteers to perform The Messiah,” says goes up and down as young peoDennis Browning, board secre- ple return to college or people tary for GRVCO. get transferred to other jobs.

“But it was received so well, The orchestra averages about next thing we knew we were do- 25 members with 30 to 40 in the ing two shows a year. The Christ- choir. About 20% are new memmas show is the most sought bers. after. We try to do something dif“Give us a call,” suggests Mr. ferent for the summer show. This Browning. “We’ll see if what you year it will be a mix between tra- like to do fits in with our needs.” ditional and contemporary muWeekly rehearsals will begin sic that showcases the emotional Tuesday, April 17, for both the journey of life.” choir and orchestra. Practice The GRVCO draws on the mu- for all will begin at 6:30 p.m. and sical strengths of many commu- end around 8:30. Registration for nities in Northern Missouri. both the choir and orchestra will “We have several retired band be one-half hour before practice directors who participate in the begins. Both groups will meet at orchestra,” says Mr. Browning. Hodge Presbyterian Church lo“One plays the bassoon, another cated at 315 W. Crowder, Trenton. plays the trombone, another is a GRVCO receives many helpdrummer.” ful donations and grants and is Mr. Browning played the tuba now a 501(c)(3) charitable orgain high school and college. But nization. there were not a lot of opportuniNew copyright rules pertainties to perform after school. ing to music are a financial chal-

lenge. “The music is expensive,” says Mr. Browning. “Some music pieces can cost from $600 to $1,000 for rental. Then we have to pay another $80 to have it shipped.”

A $10 participation fee helps with the cost of renting music.

“We’re not into making money, but we hope we have a dollar

left at the end,” says Mr. Browning. “The gig is to do something for the community.”

The choir and orchestra practice separately up to six weeks before practicing together for three weeks before the performance.

“Then we get together and try to blend together,” says Mr.

Browning. “Luckily, the directors pull us together. We get better every year.”

For more information contact Monica Fawson, 623-889-1074, or Dennis Browning, 660-654-0855.

“We get really good support and great press and feedback from the community,” says Mr. Browning. “And it’s a lot of fun.”