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April 5, ends in May Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) state cost-share sign-up period will be April 5 through May 14.

All landowners will need to complete the sign-up form in person.

Absentee landowners may designate on the landowner authorization form a person to sign for them. The form will need to be completed at the time of signup or before the sign-up begins.

At the June SWCD board meeting, names will be randomly drawn to establish an order in which landowners will receive cost-share assistance for terraces, waterways, diversions, or other practices that apply to cropland erosion. Row crop fields that have been planted in oats, wheat, or left idle will take priority.

If your field is not ready you will be skipped over and picked back up in the future providing money is available.

Applications will be accepted for structures (ponds). Landowners that have applied for structures in previous years do not need to reapply. Names will stay on the list until the site has been inspected and evaluated for cost-share eligibility.

Beginning July 1, SWCD staff will start with the first landowner on the list and proceed thru the list, staking practices for those that are ready at the beginning of July. The district will hold another sign-up as the list is nearing depletion.

If you have questions, call the SWCD office at 660-663-3703, Extension 3.

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Lile Cemetery project slated for Saturday Volunteers are welcome to join in a community service project to clean up Lile Cemetery in Gallatin. Volunteers will begin work at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 27, and conclude by 12 noon. The cemetery lies along West Richardson Street, just west of First Baptist Gallatin Church.

Michael Andersen, owner of Tombstone Jack, will oversee the effort and provide equipment to safely lift large monuments needing adjustment. The work involves cleaning, lifting and leveling monuments. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, buckets, soft bristle brushes, rakes, shovels, your own water bottle – and a fun attitude! Organizers point to a quote by Benjamin Franklin: “Show me your cemetery and I will tell you the character of your community.” Once completed, the effort will be added to the Billion Graves Project; BillionGraves is an online resource for searchable GPS cemetery data.

For more information, call Mr. Andersen at 660-605-0259 or email michael@tombswtonejack.com

A better way to communicate with jurors...

Show-Me Jury System implemented locally

Beginning in April, 2021, prospective jurors in Daviess County can choose to communicate with the court by text or e-mail, as the Daviess County Circuit Court implements the new ShowMe Jury system.

New Show-Me Jury questionnaires will be mailed starting in April 2021, for jury service beginning June 15, 2021.

“A big benefit to the public will be the ease of contacting and communicating with the courts, and in particular, the jury supervisor’s office,” said Pam Howard, Circuit Clerk. “Although ShowMe Jury is not completely paperless, it allows our potential jurors

to do more online and choose how they want the court to let them know if they have been excused or disqualified for serving or if their service has been postponed or canceled. It really has made jury service so much more convenient for our citizens.”

Here is how Missouri’s new Show-Me Jury system works: The circuit court still sends the questionnaire notice for jury service through the U.S. Post Office.

When potential jurors receive the questionnaire notice, they now can go online at www.courts. mo.gov/ejuror to complete their juror qualification forms. This

online questionnaire lets them choose their preferred method of communication with the court – whether by postal service, e-mail or even text message.

For prospective jurors who remain in the pool of qualified jurors after completing their questionnaires, the local court still will send the summons via postal mail or call the qualified juror for a jury trial.

Potential jurors who believe they are not qualified for jury service under state law can follow the online instructions to submit their necessary documentation electronically.

For potential jurors who do

Groundbreaking for Little Otter Creek Reservoir After over 20 years of hard work and persistence, Little Otter Creek Reservoir is becoming a reality.

The 344-acre reservoir will be the primary water source for Caldwell County.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 19, 2021. Gov. Mike Parson as well as other elected officials and state department directors were in attendance. The ceremony was held on site, approximately three miles southeast of Hamilton off

NE Cottonwood Drive.

“For years, Caldwell County has been susceptible to severe drought and undependable water sources,” says newly elected State Representative and former Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Director, Randy Railsback.

“This is an important first step to upgrade our water infrastructure. The reservoir will provide up to 1.2 million gallons of water per day for Caldwell County residents and businesses.”

The effort to create the Little Otter Creek Reservoir has involved local communities, state and federal governments. NRCS has committed over $16 million and the State of Missouri and local government has contributed over $5.5 million. The local citizens of Caldwell County overwhelmingly passed a 1/2-cent county sales tax in 2002 for the lake and have contributed over $4 million of local tax money.

Most of those funds have been used for land acquisition, surveys, permitting and other preliminary activities. The State of Missouri has also provided financial support and assistance from the MDNR, as well as several other state agencies. Many elected officials and state agency leaders spoke and participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.

► 344-acre reservoir (multipurpose) ► 700+ acres of land acquisition ► 81’ tall and 2,400’ long dam ► Estimated completion in 2022 ► 1.24 MGD of potable water ► Est. cost of over $25 million ► Planning began 30 years ago ► Dependable water source even in severe drought conditions ► Positively impacts ag, local business, and over 9,000 residents ► NO eminent domain was necessary during property acquisition

The reservoir will also provide recreation and flood control.

The $25.6 million project is funded primarily through federal funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Other sources of funding include Caldwell County’s 0.5% sales tax and State of Missouri appropriations.

For more information, see the Caldwell County website at: https://www.caldwellco.missouri. org/about-loc/

not have access to a computer or who prefer not to communicate information electronically, they may call the Daviess County Circuit Clerk’s office to request paper copies of necessary documents at 660-663-3300 Option 2.

Missouri courts do not require anyone to provide confidential information over the telephone call or by e-mail. The Show-Me Jury system is designed to give citizens a choice how they want to communicate with their local courts about potential jury service. Any telephone call or e-mail threatening the recipient with fines or jail time for failure to comply are fraudulent, are in no way connected with Missouri courts and should be reported to local law enforcement officials.

“Juries are a hallmark of the American justice system, and we truly appreciate the willingness of our citizens to serve as jurors,” said Pam Howard, Circuit Clerk. “Through the Show-Me Jury system, we hope to make that service much easier and more convenient.”

Video helps identify city utility problems Gallatin Public Works Director Mark Morey presented video to describe problem sewer line areas around town during the March 8 meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen.

While taking sewer line video, a longtime water leak was discovered in the alley behind the pool hall on the east side of the Gallatin business square. Repairs were made by city workmen; several other water leaks were found throughout town following the very cold temperatures of the previous week.

Bids for street resurfacing during the 2021 summer season were opened. The work to mill two inches of surface to be replaced with two inches of new asphalt on West Grand Street (continued on page 10)

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Finally, springtime!

Every spring the same itch… house cleaning, motorcycle servicing, yardwork planning. High hopes. It may take quite a few cups of coffee at my easy chair in the study to get the right perspective, the right frame of mind. It’s not easy to prioritize spring cleaning. There’s so much to choose from. Such decisions get a person …well, personal.

Every busy body knows spring is the time to go through stuff, separate and sort. It’s quite an effort to shift away from concerns that I can’t do a thing about – problems completely beyond my control – and focus on spring cleaning.

I’ve tackled this annual routine in various ways in the past. I’m best at piles, applying a simple either-or strategy: things I can fix and those I can’t. And every year I promise myself not to let one pile tumble into the other. It’s quite a challenge.

There’re also bigger projects, like our upstairs bathroom. Ever since our COVID quarantine experience we’ve wanted to remodel the relic, our shrine to the essentials now arrayed in a style about a step above the outhouse. The motivation for change starts with water supply, or rather the lack thereof, with ancient halfinch metal pipes now nearly choked shut with lime.

Fake tile designs on the linoleum floor help point out how much the entire room is out of square. And wallpaper. You shouldn’t use wallpaper in the room where humidity is constantly out of control, but there it is… frayed edges, wrinkled or saggin’ like

by Darryl Wilkinson other things you don’t want to see in the mirror as you climb out of the shower.

One of the great joys of springtime is being able to simply open the window and throw up the sash to let the glorious breezes of spring waft away. At bedtime it’s even better, hearing the frogs and other critters congregating at the nearby pond rather than the insistent hum of the space heater (which puts the next utility bill as the last thing on your mind as you drift into a fitful sleep).

Spring is also a good time to air out your prejudices that have collected in the attic of your brain. You know, people who’ve rubbed you wrong, groups who’ve irritated you, attitudes that have made your mind… well… stuffy. Consider the possibility that you may be wrong.

I’ll tell you a secret: your animosity towards these folks probably hasn’t affected them one bit but harboring ill eats on you like dry rot in a damp basement. The only one who’s been harmed by your bitterness is you.

The older our house gets, the more the word “repairs” shows up on our monthly bank statements. This week the clothes dryer went on the blink. Liz finished the last load by scattering garments to dry out on the deck railing. It got me wondering, should I add “clothesline” onto my springtime work list? Maybe, if for no other reason than to get the neighbors talking. Remember how stiff clean blue jeans could be when dried by a hot summer’s sun?

I’m stupid enough to tackle about any project (read that starting, not finishing), but I always want to hire out window cleaning. Ever since I sprouted a grey beard, everybody worries about me balancing on a ladder and even my wife doesn’t get pushy about the windows anymore.

But, darn it, spring is pretty much wasted if you can’t see it.

The world is changing fast. You can either grouse about it until your funeral arrives or you can get a fresh look at things and decide maybe you can change as well. I’m not preaching. All I’m saying is it’s hard to get a clear view of the world when your windows are streaked.

If COVID has done anything, it’s reminded me how precious springtime really is and how few springtimes I may yet be allowed to enjoy.

How ‘bout you? So, let’s get out there and soak it up.

Springtime loses its delight when you only watch the reruns on the Weather Channel. Don’t wait for warmer weather or a cloudless day.

Week by week I realize fewer and fewer folks in this world care about this little newspaper and, obviously, there’s more to relevant than merely meeting another deadline. My neighbor who’s addicted to Facebook just checked and, apparently, life is happening right outside this office door at this very moment. Amazing! Spring has sprung. Let’s get at it!

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The crisis at our southern border

by Congressman Sam Graves

There is a crisis at the border and President Biden has escalated it by halting deportations of illegal immigrants, trying to push unfair amnesty legislation, and unlawfully freezing border wall funding authorized by Congress.

In February, more than 100,000 individuals were encountered trying to illegally cross the southern border.

That’s a 173% increase from February 2020. We haven’t seen illegal immigration numbers like this in decades.

While Customs and Border Protection agents are overwhelmed by the flood of illegal immigrants trying to enter our country, drug smugglers are taking advantage of the crisis.

Seizures of Fentanyl at the border are up more than 360% from this same time last year.

Agents have seized nearly 5,000 pounds of the deadly drug in the first five months of Fiscal Year 2021, compared to just 4,700 pounds in all Fiscal Year 2020.

It isn’t just drug smugglers that are having a field day though, human traffickers are taking advantage of the crisis as well.

The number of unaccompanied minor children encountered at the border has grown to 29,792 this Fiscal Year. There’s

little doubt in my mind that a lot of that has to do with the Biden Administration’s promises of amnesty and use of “catch and release” tactics.

We’ve seen this before; these policies give human traffickers huge incentives to abduct and purchase minor children to use in their illegal enterprise — putting thousands of children at risk.

This isn’t just a humanitarian and immigration problem that President Biden’s open border policies have caused though — it’s a national security crisis.

Not all the illegal immigrants detained at the border come from Mexico, Central America, and South America. Some hail from countries like Iran and Yemen, having flown or sailed halfway around the world to take advantage of the crisis. Even suspected terrorists have been detained trying to cross our southern border. The scary part is that this is what we know from the individuals we’ve caught — it doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of who has come into this country illegally and undetected.

President Biden and his administration can call this whatever they want, but the facts don’t lie. There is a crisis at the southern border. Instead of

pushing through more amnesty bills and encouraging more illegal immigration, the President and his allies in Congress need to start working on real solutions to end this crisis.

A good start would be for the President to end his unlawful freeze on border wall construction. Congress appropriated that money to build the wall and the President has no authority to halt construction unilaterally.

More importantly, it would go a long ways towards finally securing our border.

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Like the KC Chiefs, maybe the 2nd half will produce surprises The Missouri legislature’s week-long break that began March 15 is a good time to assess where the General Assembly may head in the second half of its annual session. This year taxes, school choice, voter rights and COVID-19 promise to be dominating issues. On taxes, the legislature left for spring break with eclectic decisions by the Republican majority.

The Senate passed a per-gallon motor fuel tax increase to improve highways, but added a provision that you can get a refund of the higher tax if you’re willing to go through the paperwork to file a claim.

That essentially makes it a voluntary contribution.

Both the House and Senate approved measures to impose a sales tax on more of your online sales from out-of-state merchants. But they included an income tax cut that could be deeper than the revenue gains from the online tax, according to legislative staff estimates.

Republicans, including the governor, have backed subjecting more online purchases to state sales taxes as a protection for local Missouri merchants facing increased competition from tax-free online services during the COVID-19 era.

COVID-19 also has been cited by Republicans for expanding school choice because of public school restrictions on

in-person classes.

Proposals pending in the legislature’s final weeks include tax credits for parents to send their kids to private schools and to provide rights for students to transfer to other school district schools. This issue has a long history of dividing Republicans because of strong rural GOP support for their local public-school districts.

Another COVID-19 issue involves the governor’s proposal to protect businesses and health

by Phill care workers from lawBrooks suits involving COVID-19.

Another major COVID-19 issue for the legislature’s final weeks involves restricting local government health boards from imposing restrictions or requirements to deal with the pandemic. But some of the storm over that issue may have been lessened

by House approval of a scaled-down approach that focuses on limiting how long restrictions can last and giving city and county elected governing bodies authority over health orders.

The GOP focus on voting after the national 2020 GOP losses also will be a major issue. Republicans are renewing their efforts to restore the requirement for a

photo ID to vote that Missouri’s Supreme Court struck down.

Other voting issues would make it tougher for Missourians to put on the ballot proposals to change state law or the Constitution. These proposals come in the aftermath of recent successful ballot campaigns on issues like lobbyist restrictions, Medicaid expansion and a minimum wage increase that had stalled in the GOP-controlled legislature.

There are, of course, the usual ideological and partisan issues that so often spark Senate filibusters in the second half of the legislative session.

This year they include liability lawsuit protections for businesses and expanded firearm rights including allowing concealed weapons on some forms of public transportation, such as buses.

Congressional redistricting was supposed to have been another partisan foodfight, but the U.S. Census Bureau delay in reporting census data makes it unlikely the legislature will be able to deal with the issue in the regular session.

As always, the budget will be a major issue with the state Constitution imposing

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a deadline one week before the end of the session. However, the budget might be a bit easier this year because of higher revenue collection increase estimates than last year when the financial impact of COVID-19 forced deep cuts in state spending.

But funding for Medicaid expansion approved by Missouri voters in 2020 could be contentious.

As my colleague Rudi Keller has reported, House Budget Committee Chair Codie Smith, R-Carthage, has put Medicaid expansion funding into a separate bill rather than including it in the normal bill that covers Medicaid.

That could make it easier to kill Medicaid expansion funding without endangering the much larger budget for other Medicaid and other social services programs.

Smith also has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would make Medicaid expansion subject to legislative appropriation.

As we’ve seen with the K.C. Chiefs, the second half can produce surprises.

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

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From the archives of the North Missourian, compiled by Darryl Wilkinson — darryl@GPCink.com

Old age assistance in Daviess County, MO

1913 Infirmary

1949 Daviess County Boarding Home

1966 Highlands Nursing Home

Gov. Warren Hearnes at Highlands Nursing Home Dedication Public efforts to assist the elderly and poor date back to the Civil War in Daviess County, MO. A 160-acre “poor farm,” purchased in 1864 for $15 an acre, was soon discarded; a 100-acre farm located five miles southwest of Gallatin was then purchased, using its white 2-story home as an infirmary beginning in August, 1873.

By 1914 operating conditions at the county farm were described as miserable.

A petition signed by 700 taxpayers proposed a special election to erect a modern 1992 Alzheimer’s Unit Addition infirmary. The ballot proposition, however, was defeated. Improvements were authorized by the majority of voters approved the measure. county as revenue permitted in the ensuing years.

In 1965 all buildings on the Before and during the Great Depression there were very few nursing homes operating in America. nursing home grounds on the When the parents became elderly, they usually lived west edge of Gallatin were with their children. In the late 1930s the government razed except for the house initiated steps to provide old age assistance to the el- where most nursing services were given. derly in a more organized fashion.

The Daviess County From February 1936 to July 1937, the federal government spent approximately $149 million dollars for Nursing Home of Gallatin old age benefits nationwide. The average pension var- was voted on May 21, 1966. ied from place to place. The pension bill, as originally Construction for a facility to announced, called for a maximum payment of $30 a accommodate 64 residents was $550,000 with $275,000 to month to single persons and $45 a month to couples.

In 1944 Daviess County constructed a wing on an be paid by bond issued for 20 existing residence on 120 acres of land purchased the years and $275,000 supplied previous year on the west edge of Gallatin. The county from Hill-Burton funds.

The county commission apcourt then leased the home to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boor as a private Daviess County Boarding Home. pointed a Board of Directors Other couples contracted to operate the home at vari- to make decisions relative to ous times. In 1959 the county reached a lease agree- the building and operation of ment with Earl and May Dowell for their operation of the nursing home, including 2009 Daviess County Daviess County Rest Home. The lease called for an the selection of an administraannual payment of just $12; records show a new water tor. The board reorganized at least twice before the facility began operations on Feb. 1, 1968. The new faservice line was constructed.

In 1964 an initiative petition put a new nursing cility was located on the same acreage already owned home proposal on the spring election ballot. This first by Daviess County. John Gotschall was the first nurseffort failed to attract the necessary 2/3rd-majority ing home administrator when 22 residents moved into threshhold mandated by law. But those favoring a the new facility from the old county home which stood new nursing home were encouraged since a simple nearby. This old county home, leased by Mr. and Mrs. Denver Whitt, was razed upon completion of the new facility.

The official name of the nursing home as announced in 1968 at dedication ceremonies was Highlands Nursing Home. Missouri Gov. Warren Hearnes 1993 Gallatin Sunrise Center was guest speaker at ceremonies held in July. At that Private enterprise also provided elderly care. In 1952 Sullivan Nurstime all 64 beds of the new facility were in use. ing home changed ownership and became Cox Nursing Home at 611 In October 1973, voters approved a $140,000 bond W. Johnson Street in Gallatin. Another home, Eastside Nursing Home issue to add 16 rooms (32 beds) to expand Highlands located on East Grand, merged into the Cox home which became an Nursing Home. The effort was spearheaded by com18-bed facility. In 1983 Everett and Beverly Boyd purchased the home, munity leader Roland Merrigan. Evelyn Morrissey renaming it Gallatin Sunrise Center. New construction was completed succeeded John Gotschall as administrator and in May, 1993, expanding services to offer adult day care and assisted served in this capacity for many years. living apartments as well as nursing and residential care. Facilities later The next significant upgrade occurred in April 1992 closed for nursing care, privately sold for other use.

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1999 Daviess County Care Center

Nursing & Rehab when voters approved a $125,000 bond to construct an Alzheimer’s Unit on the east wing of the nursing home. Marketing the improved facility was reflected in a new name, Lake Viking Health Center.

In 1999 the Lincoln Group entered into a 10-year management lease with the county. The facility was renamed Daviess County Care Center.

In 2009 a company with offices in West Des Moines, OsbyCorp, took over management of the nursing home, changing the name to Daviess County Nursing & Rehab. The company renewed its 10-year lease agreement with the county and continues managing the nursing home in Gallatin today.

Despite management changes, many local citizens still commonly refer to the nursing home as “Highlands,” a name pointing to its proximity to the highest elevation (Highland Switch) on the former CRI&P railroad which bisected Daviess County east and west.

The Daviess County History Book noted that Highlands had been home to 723 people when the book was published in 1985. No update on this census is kept.

Information includes reseach by Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton and local historian Wilbur Bush. If you can add more details or photo identification or if you have other old photos of anything relating to the lifestyles and history of Daviess County, MO, please email darryl@GPCink.com. We’re updating our archives and want your input.

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Slate of R-5 teachers scrutinized, approved Personnel decisions setting the slate of teachers for the 2021-22 school year dominated actions voted during a meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education held March 16. The following summarizes board decisions, all approved by unanimous vote.

Pay Raises -- the board approved a $700 increase in the teachers’ base salary, and a 3% salary increase for all current support staff and administration. Hourly pay for drivers on activity trips and summer school cooks/custodian workers increases to $15/hour (effective immediately).

Teaching Tenure -- Amanda Durbin and Amy Holder were approved for tenure. All elementary probationary teachers were approved for teaching positions: Jessica DeVaul, Kayliss Evans, April Fenimore, Vickie France, Amanda Harper, Garrett Peterson, Kelsey Peterson,

Trisha Sprague, Casey Sweatman, Carly Talbert and Jennifer Youtsey.

All middle school probationary teachers were approved for teaching positions: Kirbie Crouse, Penny Gardner, Jack Malo, Samantha Parman, Chris Wever and Josie Williamson. All high school probationary teachers were approved for teaching positions: Harris Cameron, Ally Ockenfels and Lauren Wingate.

Part-Time Teachers -- Debbie Cross, Julie Rains and Debbie Sweatman.

Counselors -- Carrie Crouse and Deanna Wiederholt Extra Duty Positions -Courtney Ray for sponsor of National Honor Society; Kenneth Thompson for Varsity Baseball Coach; Penny Gardner for Varsity Softball Coach.

Support Staff – Philip Berry for Transportation Director; David McLey for Head Custodian; Stephanie Lollar for Food

Coffey pens 20-year water purchase Town board members at Coffey unanimously approved a 20-year water purchase contract with the Harrison County Public Water Supply District #2 as presented during a public meeting held Feb. 27 at Coffey.

During administrative reports, Water Operator Steve Henderson noted frozen lines impacted a couple of water customers but otherwise stated water readings were holding steady. Mr. Henderson also noted no sewer issues were detected; an analysis report from The H2O Solutions was reviewed.

Road rock purchases were discussed for streets but no action taken. Mayor Ralph Ray directed Mr. Henderson to blade streets when road conditions became favorable. Tuck pointing the city’s building was also discussed.

Financial statements were reviewed and bills approved for payment, following a discussion of late fees when an additional late fee was adjusted to $25.

Those attending the Feb. 27 meeting, which lasted 40 min-

utes, were Mayor Ralph Ray, Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin and John McKinney. Also present: City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson. Frank Davis was absent.

In business conducted during the board’s January public meeting, Sara Box from the USDA informed the city clerk that the city passed the security inspection of the sewer system on Jan. 13.

The audit report from Steven Grant, CPA for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, was reviewed and accepted as presented. Payment of bills and a review of financial statements were also conducted during the 40-minute public meeting.

Board members present at the Jan. 30 public meeting were Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin, Frank Davis and John McKinney. Also present: City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson. Ralph Ray was absent.

Minutes of the March 20 public meeting will be published when provided.

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Service Director; Lesli Lin, Carol Walker, Missy Chadwick, Terri Feiden, and Karen Johnson for School Secretaries; Jennifer Bottcher for School Nurse; and Vicki Corwin for Bookkeeper.

A resignation from Taryn Douglas for Girls Varsity Basketball Coach was accepted, effective at the end of current school year. A resignation from Nicole Curtis effective the end of this school year was also accepted by the board.

The 2021-2022 revised Gallatin School District calendar was approved. A list of substitute teachers was also approved as presented.

Bills were presented for payment after three specific checks were scrutinized which prompted Mr. Donovan to abstain on the vote to pay check #93085 and Mr. Bird to abstain from voting on check #93120 and check #93121.

Administrative reports were presented by Dr. Copple and Principals Burke, Collins, Thogmartin and Activity Director Gann.

This report is taken from minutes of the public meeting held March 16 in the GHS gymnasium, a meeting which also included a session closed to the public to discuss personnel. All seven board members were in attendance: Jesse Bird, Tim Bradford, Pam Critten, Jeffrey Donovan, Trent Dowell, Amy Heldenbrand and Anita Riley.

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

The next meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education is slated for 6 p.m. on Monday, April 12 at the high school.

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COVID shots at Hedrick Family Care Hedrick Family Care in Chillicothe is now scheduling appointments for a second Covid-19 vaccination clinic for the Phase 1B – Tier 3 population.

The vaccine is only available to established patients of Hedrick Family Care who fit within the Phase 1B – Tier 3 group, or any of the previously released higherrisk tier groups. The event will be on Friday, March 26, and ap-

pointments are required.

Phase 1B – Tier 3 vaccination eligibility including teachers, childcare workers, communications infrastructure workers, dams sector workers, energy sector workers, food and agriculture workers, government employees, and those working in information technology roles.

Additional details defining this group can be found at https:// covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/ Daviess Co road repairs Phase1b/#phase1b-3. The vacRoad improvements sched- cine administered will be the uled in Daviess County this Moderna vaccine and will reweek have been announced by quire a second booster dose at the Northwest Missouri office Hedrick Family Care four weeks of the Missouri Department of after the initial dose. Patients Transportation (MoDOT). Re- must plan to be monitored for pairs slated to be completed this 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine.To schedule an appointweek are as follows: • Route YY – Pavement re- ment, please call Hedrick FamSave to currentilyweek folder before alteri Care at 660-646-2682. pair

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• Route YY – Culvert replacement at 290th Street • Route N – Pothole patching • I-35 – Pothole patching in the northbound driving lane from U.S. Route 69 (Exit 61) to U.S. Route 69 (Exit 68) Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region in addition to the work listed for Daviess County. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org/map/.

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How do you spell Missouri? A-g-r-i-c-u-l-t-u-r-e Missouri ranks in a top position nationally in ag production Gov. Parson has proclaimed March 21-27 as National Agriculture Week in Missouri. As March 23 also marks National Agriculture Day across the nation, state officials are celebrating Missouri’s top position nationally in agriculture production.

“Missouri is ranked among the top tier of states in agriculture production, which remains the backbone of our state’s strong economy,” Gov. Parson said. “Agriculture plays a key role in Missouri's economic development, and I’m proud as a farmer myself to do my part in ensuring agriculture thrives for the next generation. Our workforce development and infrastructure initiatives will build on our state's strong agricultural traditions and pay dividends to our future farmers."

Missouri is home to 95,000 farms, employs nearly 400,000 people in food and agriculture jobs, and has an estimated economic impact of $88.4 billion annually. Agriculture remains the state’s number one economic driver, supporting both rural and urban communities from farm to fork. Missouri agriculture has tremendous momen-

tum through the agriculture technology industry in our state.

St. Louis is home to the world’s largest concentration of plant scientists and the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor represents more than half of total worldwide animal health, diagnostics, and pet food sales.

With more than 300 animal health companies included, the Corridor represents the largest concentration of animal health industry assets.

“Farmers, ranchers, and food & agriculture workers have worked tirelessly over the last year, and we’re excited to celebrate them,” Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said. “Their hard work maintains the state’s position nationally and ensures a future in agriculture for the more than 100,000 students in Missouri FFA and Missouri 4-H.” Missouri’s infrastructure is critical to exporting the more than $2.3 billion in food & agriculture products annually to international buyers. The state is home to the second and third largest rail hubs in the United States, and 430 million tons of goods are shipped annually using 4,200 miles of rail lines.

Missouri’s rivers give our state a competitive advantage

in moving food & agricultures product internationally with 40 million tons of commodities shipped via 17 barge ports annually.

Missouri agriculture ranks top 10 in the nation in the following categories: • Number of farms – 2nd • Hay production – 2nd • Beef cow inventory – 3rd • Rice production – 4th • Goat inventory – 5th • Turkey inventory – 6th • Soybean production – 6th • Hog inventory – 6th • Broiler chicken inventory – 9th • Corn production – 9th • Horse & pony inventory – 10th To learn more about Missouri’s rankings nationwide and economic impact, visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov. Editor’s note: Livestock inventory and crop production statistics were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service. Livestock inventory numbers were calculated by the number of head reported to USDA by farmers & ranchers. Crop production numbers were determined by the number of bushels, bales, or hundredweight of each crop raised.

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Menus March 29-31 Monday: Swedish meatballs over noodles, 3-bean salad, spinach, fruit fluff; Tuesday: BBQ beef sandwich, baked potato, carrots, blushing pears; Wednesday: chicken pot pie with mixed vegetables, broccoli with cheese, mandarin oranges.

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If you’d like to ask me a question or request a particular recipe, connect with My NCAA tournament brackets aren’t doing so me anytime: hot. After waiting two years for this tournament, I anne@ annerauth.com had hoped this was “my year” to win my church’s

tournament bracket. I even sought “expert” advice from a Chiefs season ticket holder and a Mizzou basketball season ticket holder. Worse, my alma mater KU suffered its worst loss ever in tournament play. So, I’m ready for Royals baseball!

(But what a fun year for tournament upsets, right?) Thanks to the Gallatin DAR chapter for their nice compliment in the last meeting minutes about the recipes I’ve been sharing. It made me think of one of the DAR meetings when I was home on Christmas break when Evelyn Hockensmith brought cookies these cookies.

I asked her for the recipe and have since made these for many years (how many, I’m not revealing). Perhaps you will take them to a basketball watch party or an Easter dinner. Just be prepared for someone to ask you for the recipe!

AARC dining room to open soon The Active Aging Resource Center has good news to report.

The dining room is opening on April 5! “And we can't wait to see you!” says Deanna Lewis, administrator.

Beginning April 5th: • Dine-In Meals will be available from 11-12, please wear a mask and use proper social distancing.

• Grab & Go Meals, available from 11-12, use front door, meals will be made fresh for you.

• Meals on Wheels – talk to Deanna for information.

Election time It’s almost election time at the Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin. If you would like information about Young at Heart Resources Board of Directors, Silver Haired Legislature, or the senior center Board of Directors, call the center at 660-663-2828 and ask for Deanna.

A month-long focus celebrat-

ing the Meals on Wheels program continues. If you would like to be a Meal Champion and help sponsor a day’s worth of food for $200, send your tax deductible donation to Active Aging Resource Center, PO Box 272, Gallatin, MO 64640.

Carry-out meals are offered daily from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

If interested, drive in the alley behind the center to receive a meal. If you prefer, meals can be delivered to home addresses. If you know an older adult that could use Meals on Wheels, please contact the center.

Menu March 29-April 2 Monday: cheeseburger on bun, baked potato, vegetable salad, 5-cup fruit salad; Tuesday: vegetable soup, cheese, crackers, fruit juice, mixed fruit cocktail; Wednesday: tuna and noodles, carrots and peas, lettuce salad, biscuit, applesauce; Thursday: BBQ ribs, parsley potatoes, corn and lima beans, cheesy bread, peach crisp; Closed for Good Friday.

2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF COLFAX TOWNSHIP/ROAD DISTRICT DAVIESS COUNTY MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020

BONDED INDEBTEDNESS: JANUARY OUTSTANDING NONE Short Term Debt:

RETIRED THIS PERIOD NONE 2019 Cat Motor Grader

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION: Tax Rate: General Road & Bridge Special Road & Bridge

DECEMBER OUTSTANDING NONE Amount: $175,606.27 $7,529,118.00

0.0983 0.4918 0.2509

Beginning Balance from all Funds: Total Receipts – all sources Total Expenditures Made Ending Balance from all Funds:

$29,549.14 $117,384.95 $134,728.37 $12,250.72

2020 ANNUAL REPORT FOR COLFAX TOWNSHIP OF DAVIESS COUNTY Beginning Balance Revenues: From Taxes Rock Delivery/Parts Reimb./ Tubes Reimb.

Posting Errors Interest TOTAL RECEIPTS Disbursements: Administration IRS 941 & Bank Charges Fuel & Rock 2020 Supplies & Parts Grader Payment TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE

$29,594.14 $63,357.11 $5,977.82 $0.17 $48,049.85 $117,384.95 $29,331.14 $7,551.77 $62,951.14 $16,104.14 $18,790.18 $134,728.37 $12,250.72

********************************************* I, Richard W. Evans, Trustee of Colfax Township, Daviess County, do attest, under oath, the financial report is a true and accurate accounting of all fiscal transactions of the above named political subdivision for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Richard W. Evans, Trustee of Colfax Township of Daviess County

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Dairy Foods team advances to state FFA

The Winston FFA had two teams compete at the Northwest District FFA Career Development Events on March 17. The Dairy Foods Team consisting of Marissa Uthe, Paige Lang, Megan Christensen, and Braden Lee placed 2nd overall, which qualifies them to compete at the state level in April. The Floriculture Team consisting of Madisyn Beaty, Karley Roe, and Regina Gerst placed 13th overall.

Board approves 4% pay increase Personnel decisions dominated business conducted during the March 15 public meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education.

Contracts were offered to Mary McCrary for preschool and to Jamee Scearce as ag teacher. The board voted to retain all tenured teachers: Natisha Berry, Jacob Cook, Meredith Doty, Pat Johnson, Annette Lowery, Rebecah Roberts, and Bonnie Yates. Contracts were also offered to all others on staff: Jonathan Elder, Taylor Ingerson, Jesse Crump, Stacie Gatton, Cathy Grannell, Louise Bird, Nancy Andrew, Troy Kull, Judy Alden, Connie Ward, Sandra Wallace, Deborah Warner, Sheryl Warren and Julie Hefley.

The board adopted the 202122 teacher pay schedule with the 4% increase and voted to continue with MEUHP for health insurance, and they will open applications up for summer maintenance help.

Monthly bills were approved for payment.

Principal Kelly Hightree reported school enrollment at 52 students. Homecoming was cel-

ebrated with a basketball game against Spickard and Logan Malott crowned king and Tabitha Wynne queen.

Other student activities of note included the FBLA Christmastimes dance rescheduled to Feb.25 and an elementary school basketball tournament held March 1-5. A Scholastic Book Fair was considered a success. The “Nutrition Lady” is scheduled to visit North Daviess every week through May. Superintendent Dan Street provided facility updates. Water line issues at the school were discussed. Legislative updates and a reminder about board training were reported.

School staff will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine on March 17.

Those attending the March 15 public meeting were board members Paul Caven, Natalie May, Patty Baker, Jim Duly, Jason Lewis, and David Lainhart.

Also present were Supt. Street, Charlotte Claussen, Nan Burge and Principal Kelly Hightree.

The next meeting of the R-3 board meeting will be 6 p.m.

April 19.

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COVID Update: Mar. 24 Statewide Rank based per 100k population:

*Daviess County .......591

Jump Rope for Heart raises $962

(73rd among 114 counties; +1 since 3/17)

Caldwell County .........645 (72nd among 114 counties; +0 since 3/17)

Gentry County ............737 (5th among 114 counties; +2 since 3/17)

Harrison County .........820 (16th among 114 counties; +0 since 3/17)

Grundy County ...........833 (34th among 114 counties; +1 since 3/17)

Dekalb County............931 (63rd among 114 counties; +3 since 3/17)

Livingston County ....1338 (28th among 114 counties; +3 since 3/17)

Clinton County .........1535 (60th among 144 counties; +4 since 3/17)

State to date: 486,917 cases, 8,434 deaths Statewide positivity rate (last 7 days): +4.0% Source: Missouri DHSS at 10am March 24

USA: 30M confirmed cases

(recoveries unreported); 543K deaths

Worldwide: 124M cases, 70.5M recovered, 2.74M deaths

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

*NOTE: Local numbers reported by the Daviess County Health Department may differ from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing the reports.

Today Daviess County locally reports: 672 total cases (3 active; 655 recovered; 14 deaths). Questions?

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660.663.2414

Covel D. Searcy Elementary students celebrated raising $962 for the American Heart Association during their Jump Rope for Heart campaign. For reaching their donation goal, students were able to throw whipped cream pies at Coach Trisha Sprague.

Free virtual firearms care class on March 25 Learn how to clean and store firearms for optimum performance When hunters take firearms afield the guns are exposed to rain, snow, dust, and dry plant seeds and leaves brushed against in autumn woods and fields. Without proper maintenance, the elements can harm actions and finishes. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual class on the basic care and cleaning of firearms from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25.

This class will present tips and techniques for cleaning the five types of chambering actions for rifles and shotguns. Handguns will also be addressed.

Scholarship applications for health care students The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary continues its scholarship program for area residents.

Students already enrolled in or admitted to a degree program in a health care field are eligible for the scholarship.

The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 at Chillicothe for the purpose of encouraging qualified individuals to pursue or enrich a career in the health care field. Scholarships are awarded annually. To date, $97,500 scholarships have been awarded to area students. Each

$500 scholarship requires recipients to share their grades and/ or school status if requested by the Auxiliary. A student may apply for and receive this award each year throughout his/her degree program.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship candidates must have been accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university health care program and must provide a copy of the program acceptance letter from the college or university they are attending.

Applications also require bi-

ographical information, a short essay, and two letters of recommendation.

The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship is open to anyone meeting the above criteria whose permanent address is in a zip code that begins with 646xx. Scholarship applications must be postmarked or received

by May 14.

Applications can be found at saintlukeskc.org/hedrick-application. Any questions can be directed to Lindy Chapman, Auxiliary Liaison at 660-214-8107 or linchapman@saintlukeskc.org

Adam Brandsgaard, MDC conservation educator, will also discuss steps to prepare firearms for storage. Extra maintenance when storing a firearm can prevent a hunter from finding unexpected problems when hunting seasons arrive again next fall.

Participants in the virtual program will be able to work with their own firearms at home as the class is being taught. This class is for participants age 10 and older. Registration is required.

To register for this class, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZRC. For more information about MDC conservation and education programs, visit http://mdc. mo.gov.

Dial 4 Screening April 12, 2021

The children who are coming into first year preschool will need to be screened.

Please bring: birth certificate, shot record, & social security card.

Testing times : 8:00 am to 9:30 am 9:30 am to 11:00 am 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Winston R-6 School

Please contact the Winston School at 660.339.6462 to schedule the screening.

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OPPONENT Princeton Bosworth Bucklin East Harrison Osborn Grundy County Gilman City Pattonsburg Brookfield King City Albany Maysville Southwest North Harrison Trenton Grundy County

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Spring baseball opener under the belt, 8-2 victory

DATE OPPONENT LEVEL 03/24/21 Orrick Tournament Varsity 03/25/21 Maysville HS Var/J.V. 03/29/21 South Harrison Var/J.V. 03/31/21 South Harrison Var/J.V. 03/31/21 Maysville HS Var/J.V. 04/06/21 Albany Var/J.V. 04/07/21 Cameron Tournament Varsity 04/08/21 Worth County HS Var/J.V. 04/08/21 King City Var/J.V. 04/08/21 Stanberry Var/J.V. 04/13/21 Lathrop HS Var/J.V. 04/13/21 Princeton HS Var/J.V. 04/13/21 Plattsburg HS Var/J.V. 04/19/21 Mid Buchanan HS Var/J.V. 04/20/21 Albany HS Var/J.V. 04/20/21 Hamilton Var/J.V. 04/20/21 Mid Buchanan HS Var/J.V. 04/26/21 Trenton/Carrallton/Marceline Var/J.V. 04/29/21 Lawson Int.Tournament Varsity 05/03/21 GRC Conference Tournament Varsity 05/10/21 District Tournament Varsity 05/17/21 State Tournament Varsity

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The Tri-County School base- have that happen against a very tough Hale-Bosworth team that ball program opened the 2021 good team,” said Tri-County won their season opener 5-3 spring season at Princeton on Coach John Roberts. “We did hit against Southwest Livingston.

March 22. into tough luck and had some 50Tri-County is co-oping again The Tigers put a five spot up 50 plays that didn't go our way.” this year with Gallatin. Games on the board in the fourth inCoach Roberts said Gabe are played on the home field at ning en route to an 8-2 victory. Allen called a solid game be- the Jamesport City Park. Team The Mustangs led 1-0 and 2-1 hind the plate, and the Wright members are shown front row before the Tigers’ 5-run fourth. brothers (Gage and Draven) from left: Owen Waterbury, Boston Bell led the offensive at- both threw very well. The coach River Tanner, Grayson Allen, tack with three of the Mustangs’ was also well pleased with solid Boston Bell; middle row: Caleb OPPONENT TIME eight hits, and Garrett Skinner DATE play in the outfield from PeytenHOME/AWAY Agcopra, Jonathon Baldwin, 03/30/21 Lathrop Relays Away 3:00 pm contributed a base hit and some Baker, Boston Bell, Owen Wa- Montee Hughes, Draven Wright, 04/01/21 Trenton Early Bird Away 4:00 pm sparkling defense at first base. terbury, Montee Hughes and Grayson Allen; back row: Will 04/06/21 Albany Relays Away 3:00 pm “This ball game was well 04/09/21 Will Johnson.

Johnson, Dalton Myrick, GarStanberry Invitational Away 3:30 pm within reach and we had one 04/13/21 The Mustangs home opener rett Skinner,3:00 Gage Cameron HS Away pmWright, Paysnowball inning and you cannot 04/15/21 is Thursday, March 25 against a ten Baker. 4:00 pm Trenton Invitational Away 04/20/21 Tiger Relays Away 1:30 pm 2021 Middle School track schedule 04/23/21 Brookfield Relays Away 2:00 pm 04/27/21 LeBlond HS Away 3:30 pm DATE OPPONENT HOME/AWAY TIME 04/29/21 South Harrison Relays Away 3:30 pm 04/08/21 Trenton Invitational Away 4:00 pm 04/30/21 Mound City Int. Away 3:00 pm Spring cleanup day in Pat- ry Implement Company which cuss personnel. Board members 04/12/21 South Harrison JH Relays Away 3:30 pm Conference Track Away a 50-cent 10:30 voted peram hour raise for tonsburg was set for May 10 by 05/04/21 includedGRC a trade was accepted 04/15/21 Stanberry JH Relays Away 3:30 pm 05/08/21 District Track Away 9:30 am the city council during a public for $5,999. A bid for a compact employees Krystyna Sperry and 04/20/21 Trenton Middle School Relays Away 4:00 pm 05/15/21 Sectional Track Away 10:00 am meeting held March 15. A simi- track loader was tabled. The Karen Shepherd. Wages for em04/29/21 Tiger Relays Away 3:30 pm 05/21/21 State Track Away 9:00 am Burkhead and city is advertising lar cleanup day for the fall sea- 05/22/21 05/06/21 GRC Conference Track Away 3:30 pm State Trackto sell a John ployees Away Brandon 9:00 am Deere backhoe with bids due by Adam Albert remain the same son has been set for Sept. 20. until the new water contract In other business, council April 12.

An inquiry concerning a land with Daviess County PWSD #1 members voted to contract 2021 HIgh school track schedule with Daviess County PWSD #1 purchase was tabled in order to has been finalized.Those attending the March 15 meeting were for water on a proposal as pre- secure more information.

DATE OPPONENT HOME/AWAY TIME An update by LMI Survey re- board members Lonnie Luke, sented.

03/30/21 Lathrop Relays Away 3:00 pm A request from a water cus- ports receipt of 127 surveys from Kelly Hughes, Dustin Sperry, New 04/01/21 Trenton Early Bird Away 4:00 pm Listsuffering tomer a water leak to the 150 sent out; Sarah Golden Sandra Woodring; employees ing 04/06/21 Albany Relays Away 3:00 pm reduce the water bill was dis- will arrive soon to collect the Adam Albert, Karen Shepherd, 04/09/21 Stanberry Invitational Away 3:30 pm Krystyna Sperry, and Brandon cussed. By unanimous vote, the surveys.

04/13/21 Cameron HS Away 3:00 pm Council members voted to Burkhead. Mayor Edmon Howcouncil agreed to allow the cus04/15/21 Trenton Invitational Away 4:00 pm tomer make payments until the pay $425 each for Krystyna ard was absent.

04/20/21 Tiger Relays Away 1:30 pm The next meeting of the Patbill is paid in full (no reduction). Sperry and Karen Shepherd to 04/23/21 Brookfield Relays Away 2:00 pm An adjustment on billing to attend the grant writing course tonsburg city council will be at 7 04/27/21 LeBlond HS Away 3:30 pm p.m. on April 12. the Senior Center for snow re- in Kansas City on April 15-16.

04/29/21 South Harrison Relays Away 3:30 pm moval was approved.

A 45-minute session closed to 04/30/21 Mound City Int. Away 3:00 pm A mower purchase bid by Ter- the public was conducted to dis05/04/21 GRC Conference Track banner Away from10:30 am Match $$ itemRmessage with online Carquest ducedTrack 05/08/21 eDistrict Away 9:30 am 05/15/21 Sectional Track Away 10:00 am 05/21/21 State Track Away 9:00 am 05/22/21 State Track Away 9:00 am

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Commission considers bids for CART rock, pipe, lawn care COUNTY

A bid opening was conducted at 10 a.m.

Actual bids which COMMISSION were received are available for inspection in the county clerk’s office.

CART bids were received from Trager Quarries, Norris Quarries, and Flory Quarry.

Not all bidders bid on all items.

County wide bids are for rock only. Townships or other county entities may choose to get rock from any of these three quarries if they haul it themselves. Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept all county wide bids from Trager Quarries, Norris Quarries, and Flory Quarry; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Bids for delivered CART rock were received from Trager Quarries, Norris Quarries, and Flory Quarry. Township bids are for rock plus delivery. Not all bidders bid on all items. Bids were awarded in the best interest of the county.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept Trager Quarries bid for delivered CART rock for Benton, Colfax, Grand River, Jefferson, Liberty, Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Sheridan, and Union Townships, and Daviess County Special Road District and Lock Springs Special Road District; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Wayne made a motion to accept Norris Quarries bid for delivered CART rock for Harrison, Jackson, Salem, and Washington Townships, and Jamesport Special Road District; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Pipe bids — Wayne made a motion to accept Metal Culverts bid for corrugated metal and poly pipe; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other bids were received.

Lawn care bids —Bids were received from Mike Walker, Rodell Sperry, and Double Ott

Lawn Care. Each bidder bid slightly different mowing services. The bid was awarded in the best interest of the county.

David Cox made a motion to accept Double Ott’s bid for lawn care for the courthouse for 2021; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. His crew is repairing equipment in the shop this week. The crew will be working on tubes and bridges as soon as the weather clears.

The mower is also stopped working in Benton Township until the weather clears.

RaCail King, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to advise them of ongoing coronavirus cases in Daviess County. RaCail advised as of March 17 the county had 671 total cases with 5 actives, 652 out of isolation, and 14 deaths. They are vaccinating teachers and school personnel this week.

Sheriff Larry Adams Jr. met with the commission to update them on recent events in the county.

Jenna Rowe and Daren Campbell, Allstate Engineering, met with the commission to discuss easements in Harrison Township for the Caldwell County mitigation project.

Senator Dan Hegeman met with the commission to bring the Bicentennial Missouri state flag and banner to the county.

He also discussed several legislative issues being worked on at the state level this year.

Discussion was held regarding a timetable for completion of work on 215th Street and Unity Avenue in Sheridan Township.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to extend the Dowell/Trager agreement for 30 days until May 1; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

David Cox made a motion to approve Order2021-7 to in-

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report

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THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

Passenger in speeding car found with drugs Iesha Rubio, 42, Indepenfire department. dence, was arrested March 16 3/18/21 during a traffic stop for speeding 1:14 pm – Gallatin investigation. on I-35 at the 82 mile marker in 9:38 pm – Pattonsburg investigaDaviess County. Rubio was the tion. front seat passenger in a vehicle 3/19/21 driven by Christopher Aderholt 9:34 am – Gallatin investigation. at 90 mph in a 70 mph zone.

6:46 pm – Gallatin investigation.

According to the probable 8:04 pmAssisting Gallatin PD THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES cause report, Rubio gave coninvestigation. sent for a search of the vehicle.

3/20/21 Rubio was the registered owner 1:17 pm – Jamesport investigaof the vehicle. During the search tion.

Sgt. J. Cross located about 4 3/21/21 grams of methamphetamine Nothing to report. and paraphernalia. Rubio said 3/22/21 they were taking the metham- 12:41 pm – Jameson investigaphetamine to Aderholt’s mother tion. in Wisconsin.

6:28 pm – Pattonsburg investigaRubio was charged with postion. session of controlled substance • Jimmy Joe Allen, 28, Gallatin, and drug paraphernalia; with a was picked up from the Olathe $10,000 bond.

Adult Detention Center in Kan3/16/21 sas for his prior warrants of 9:00 am – Court in session.

DWI and rape.

9:34 am – Gallatin investigation. • Iesha Rubio, 42, Independence, 12:21 pm – Jamesport investigawas arrested and charged with tion. possession of controlled sub2:43 pm – Out at Winston school. stance and drug parapherna7:56 pm – Jamesport – assisting lia; $10,000 bond. fire department.

• Kirsty O’Donnell, 28, Sedalia, 3/17/21 was arrested and charged with 7:11 am – Car accident on Highpossession of controlled subway 6. Assisting medical. stance; $2,000 bond.

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struct Pam McNeel, treasurer, to transfer $61,773.82 from General Revenue to the Assessment Fund per the 2021 approved budget, and approve Order 2021-8 to instruct Pam McNeel, treasurer, to transfer $4,875 from General Revenue to the Jackson Township Road Fund per the 2021 approved budget; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously.

Discussion was held regarding the ongoing agreement with Soil & Water Conservation.

Ronetta Burton, county clerk, will contact them for input on the wording of the agreement going forward. The issue was continued.

Discussion was held regarding a request to donate to the Tri-County prom event. As a matter of policy, the commission does not donate to any Daviess County entity or group. Request was denied.

Discussion was held regarding a road closure petition from 2015 that was misfiled. Ronetta Burton, county clerk, will research more on this possible closure of a portion of Ridge Avenue in Liberty Township. The issue was continued.

After lunch, the commission looked at roads, bridges, culverts, and brush in Sheridan and Grand River Townships.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm.

This information is taken from the minutes of the March 17, 2021, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.

of Missouri amount to $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases.

Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Nathalie Vega, Milan, speeding (107 in 70 mph zone), 48 hours jail, $250.

Tina M. Ableidinger, Jamesport, endangering welfare of child, 10 days jail, consecutive; possession of marijuana, 10 days jail, consecutive; possession of drug paraphernalia, 10 days jail, consecutive.

Clifford Dunn, Grandview, passing bad checks, $25.

Jonah Staggs, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, $350.

Marti R. Jones, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service; failed to signal, $60.50.

Joshua C. Dodd, Minneapolis, MN, possession of marijuana amended to non-operating, $350 fine; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150; speeding, $60.50.

Kirsten Graves, Gilman City, minor visibly intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 20 hours community service.

John E. Hostetler, Gilman city, following too closely, $60.50.

Dawn M. Bright, Two River, WI, driving while revoked, class E felony, two years Missouri Department of Corrections.

Kareem Zeid, Gilbert, AZ, possession of marijuana amended to non-operating, $350; speeding (102 in 70 mph zone), two days jail, $250; no seat belt, $10.

Civil Court Breach of contract: A change of venue was granted in Discover Bank vs. Lewis E. Sharp.

Suit on account: A consent judgment was entered for Mid-

land Credit Management Inc. and against Torie Jeude.

Recorder’s Office Marriage licenses issued: Clyde Edward Mullikin III, 43, and ShaVaughn Nicole O’Dell, 40, both of Winston.

Warranty Deeds Tract in Jamesport Township from Easy Acres LLC to the Lotz Family Trust; tract in Jamesport Township from Mavis R. Neese by Violet May Hunt, attorney in fact, to Shawn Hunt; lots in Winston from Marilyn S. Clark and Sherri and Neal Slaughter to Neal and Sherri Slaughter; Lake Viking lot #1788 from John and Marla Edwards to John and Marla Edwards as trustees under the John A. Edwards and Marla D. Edwards Revocable Living Trust; Lake Viking lot #3064 from Red Duck LLC to Cody and Kaylee Ramsey; tract in Jackson Township from Andrew and Suetta Yoder and Raymond and Lisa Yoder to Andrew and Suetta Yoder; lot in Gallatin from Lacey and Johnathan Corwin to Heidi Toro; tract in Washington Township from Earl and Patricia Johnson to Zachary and Jessica Johnson.

Quit Claim Deeds Tract in Monroe Township from Rueben and Evelyn Zimmerman to Rueben and Evelyn Zimmerman; lots in Jamesport from Steve and Edna Hostetler to Melvin and Lisa Troyer; Lake Viking lot #3028 from Todd Alan Beckett to Susan J. Miller and Jason D. Jacob; tract in Jackson Township from Rueben and Lisa Ropp and Solomon and Lorene Ropp as joint tenants with right of survivorship, to Rueben and Lisa Ropp; Lake Viking lot #2691 from Everett and Cynthia Jonas to John and Karen Reid.

Beneficiary Deeds Lot in Jamesport from Donna L. Wilburn to Billie J. Rinehart, LDPS; Lake Viking lot #1180 from Timothy and Maureen Hellhake to, if Timothy Hellhake is last surviving grantor to the trustee of the Timothy J. Hellhake Trust, or if Maureen Hellhake is last surviving grantor to the trustee of the Maureen P. Hellhake Trust; tract in Jackson Township from Rueben and Lisa Ropp to Solomon and Lorene Ropp; Lake Viking lot #MH-164 from Larry and Nancy Shepherd to Todd and Vicki Shepherd.

The following cases were heard by Judge James Funk on March 22: State vs. Laieloni Knouse, a change of venue from Livingston County, was set for jury trial on Oct.Congratulations 7-8. She is charged to with Pam McNeel on her one count of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor stealretirement!

Thank ing. you, Pam, for Probation was continued for serving Daviess Brittany Karstens of Cameron on a charge of unlawful possesCounty residents for sion ofthe a firearm, D felony. past 14 years in Probation for Sarah Pickren the of Belton was revoked on two countsCollector/Treasurers of stealing, C felonies. www.daviesscountysheriff.com Two office! concurrent Helpseven-year us Thank you, Pam, for serving Daviess County sentences were celebrateordered Pam'sto be executed. residents for the past 14 YEARS in the retirement by Associate Circuit Collector/Treasurers office! Help us celebrate sendingfound her aguilty cardin Defendants the Associate Division of the Pam's retirement by sending her a card to to Pam McNeel, 102 Circuit Court of Daviess County N Main, Gallatin, Pam McNeel 102 N. Main, Gallatin, MO are listed below with the offense MO 64640.

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The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced March 17 that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.

The Missouri Department of Revenue is also extending the state individual tax filing and payment deadline for the 2020 tax year from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. This decision mirrors the announcement by the Treasury Department and the IRS. The IRS has said it will issue formal guidance in the coming days. The Department of Revenue will automatically provide this filing and payment relief, so filers do not need to take any action to qualify.

Notice of Counting Machine Test Notice is hereby given that Ronetta Burton, Election Authority for Daviess County, will begin a public test of the ballot counting machines prior to the April 6 2021 General Municipal Election on Thursday, April 1st, at 1:30 pm in the County Clerk's office.

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Trucks collide east of Gallatin Two pickup trucks, both pulling trailers, collided in an accident five miles east of Gallatin on March 17, resulting in injuries to three passengers.

At approximately 6:40 a.m., a 1994 Ford F350 driven by Robert J. Reed, 25, Trenton, was using a private drive to conduct a Uturn. The truck was stopped in the roadway waiting for traffic to clear and was struck by a westbound 2013 Ford F350 driven

by Gail Siemer, 77, Jamesport.

Both vehicles came to rest off the north side of the roadway.

Enoth Schrock, 18, Jamesport, who was a passenger in Siemer’s truck, received serious injuries and was taken by Grundy County EMS to Cam-

eron Regional Medical Center.

He was not wearing a seat belt, and it is unknown whether anyone else involved was wearing a belt. Neither of the drivers were injured in the crash.

Two passengers in Reed’s truck were injured. Mary Mendenhall, 30, Trenton, was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital by Grundy County EMS with moderate injuries. A 17-year-old juvenile male was taken to Liberty Hospital by Daviess County EMS with serious injuries.

Both vehicles were totaled.

The accident was investigated

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Deaths

Charles Lawrence Cole 1958 - 2021 Charles Lawrence Cole, 62, McFall, passed away March 18, 2021.

Charles was born Sept.

16, 1958, in Mesa, AZ, the son of Lawrence Ray and Helen Satterfield Cole.

Charles worked as a salvage yard operator in Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his sister Donna Hart.

Charles is survived by sons, Coe Younger (Lindsey) Cole and Timothy (Staci) Cole, both of McFall; daughters, Rebecca (Jeffery Smith) Cole, Lacey (Murky) Smith, and Kascie (Kennith) Pergeson; brothers, Jeffery David Cole of McFall and Ray Dale (Liz) Cole; sister, Dianne Roberts; and 21 grandchildren.

Funeral service was held March 23 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the McFall Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Charles Lawrence Cole Memorial Fund in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.

Daviess County, • April 6, 2021 NO ELECTION as per RSMo 115.124

If the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in that office to be filled by the election (and the entity has properly advertised the positions), no election shall be held for such office, and the candidates shall assume the responsibilities of their offices at the same time and in the same manner as if they had been elected. The following contains the names of the candidates that shall assume the responsibilities of office under this section.

Community Ambulance District Director, 3 yr term Bruce Bridgeman – District III Wayne McNeely – District VI

Gilman City R-IV School District Board Member, 3 yr term Tony Gregg Keith Preston

Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District Director, 3 yr term Eugene Thatcher – District II David Crabtree – District V

North Daviess R-III School District Board Member, 3 yr term Paul Caven Amy McMahon

City of Jamesport Mayor, 2 yr term Dana Urton North Alderman, 2 yr term Geoff Eads South Alderman, 2 yr term Earl Wright

Tri-County R-VII School District Board Member, 3 yr term Heath Eric Cook Lucas T. Skinner

City of Pattonsburg Mayor, 2 yr term Richard W. Mooney Alderman At Large, 2 yr term Lonnie Christin Luke Kelly Hughes Village of Winston Trustee, 2 yr term Tim Caldwell Neal Slaughter Breckenridge R-I School District Board Member, 3 yr term Mary Allred Holly Gardner Cameron R-I School District Board Member, 3 yr term Jacqueline Marie Peck Dan Kercher Gallatin R-V School District Board Member, 3 yr term Pam Critten Trent Dowell Board Member, 1 yr unexp term Anita Riley

Daviess County Special Road District #1 Commissioner, 3 yr term Troy Knight Benton Township Trustee, 2 yr term Greg Brown Director, 2 yr term Nathan Woodward Sam Warner Clerk, 2 yr term Evelyn J. Bayne Liberty Township Trustee, 2 yr term Sharon Anthuis Director, 2 yr term Kenneth Youtsey Clint Bird Clerk, 2 yr term Will Grady Union Township Trustee, 2 yr term Tim Osborn Director, 2 yr term Clint Vanatta John Sterneker Clerk, 2 yr term Bill Hunt Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Director, 6 yr term Andy Burress

Caldwell County Rural Fire Protection District Director, 6 yr term Michael Brown KAW Fire Protection District Director, 6 yr term Wayne Alexander Public Water Supply District #1 of Daviess Co Director, 3 yr term Lisa Teel – Sub-District #1 Russ Love – Sub-District #5 Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess Co Director, 3 yr term Mark White – Sub-District #1 Troy Lesan – Sub-District #2 Public Water Supply District #2 of Caldwell Co Director, 3 yr term Keith Harpster – Sub-District #1 Francis Michael Grooms–SubDistrict #2 Public Water Supply District #3 of Clinton Co Director, 3 yr term Sam Stuedle– Sub-District #4 Donald Green– Sub-District #5 Public Water Supply District #1 of Gentry Co Director, 3 yr term Brandon Barry – Sub-District #1 Kathy Morgan – Sub-District #2 Public Water Supply District #2 of Harrison Co Director, 3 yr term John Milligan – Sub-District #2 Rob T Gannon – Sub-District #3 Public Water Supply District #4 of Livingston Co Director, 3 yr term Gary Skipper – Sub-District #3 Vicki Vadnais – Sub-District

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of BONNIE LEE STREICH, Deceased.

Estate No. 19DV-PR00023 NOTICE OF FILING FINAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The undersigned Independent Personal Representative of the above captioned estate states that the undersigned will file a Final Statement of Account and a proposed schedule of distribution on April 16, 2021, or as may be continued by the court. If no objections to the account or the proposed schedule of distribution are filed within 20 days of the date the statement of account is filed, the undersigned will make distribution in accordance therewith. If no proceeding is filed against the undersigned within six months from the aforesaid date, the undersigned will be discharged from further claim or demand by any interested party. /s/ Dawn Watson Dawn Watson, 10224 7th Place SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LAW OFFICES OF DREW F. DAVIS /s/ Drew F. Davis, Drew F. Davis Mo. Bar 45640 1115 W. Grand Ave. PO Box 610, Cameron, Missouri 64429 Phone 816.632.7575; Fax 816.632.7733; ddavis@nwmolaw.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Petition No: 20DV-JU00007 In the Interest of: BABYGIRL HUGGINS Sex: Female; Born: 7/17/2019 Missouri Dept. of Social Services, Children’s Division, PETITIONER, vs.

KELSIE MICHELLE HUGGINS and GARRET MEIER and John Doe RESPONDENTS. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State Of Missouri To: Garret Meier, Putative Father Of Baby Girl Huggins; And John Doe: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Daviess County, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a Petition For Termination Of Parental Rights. You are further notified, pursuant to Section 211.211 RSMo of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court.

The names and all the parties to the action are stated above in the caption and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioner, Daviess County Children’s Division, J. Robert Willard, Jr. , whose address is PO Box 552, Platte City, MO 64079.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the petition within forty-five (45) days after the 24th day of March, 2021, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 17th day of March, 2021 .

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2020 Federal Forfeited Funds

Daviess County reports $18,029

The compilation of 2020 federal forfeiture reports prepared by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office was released March 17.

Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor’s Office.

Asset Forfeiture Programs are, first and foremost, law enforcement programs. They remove the tools of crime from criminal organizations, deprive wrongdoers of the proceeds of their crimes, recover property that may be used to compensate victims, and deter crime. Any agency that directly participates in a case resulting in a federal forfeiture may request an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture.

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, as of fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2019, reported Total Equitable Sharing Funds re-

ceived of $18,029.92, which included interest of $29.92. A total of $17,268.04 was spent, leaving a balance of $761.88.

These amounts were reported in the summary of information reported for the Department of Justice. The sheriff’s office reported no forfeiture funds in the summary of information for the Department of Treasury.

In 2020, 671 Missouri law enforcement agencies were potential participants in the asset forfeiture system. Of these agencies, 146 filed reports. During their fiscal year, they reported receiving $9.5 million and spending $7.8 million.

The remaining 525 agencies did not file a report, although they were not required to file if they did not participate in the system. The Gallatin Police Department was listed as one of the agencies which did not file a 2020 ACA Form - Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification.

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300 veggie cans for AARC food programs

Around 300 cans of vegetables were donated to the Daviess County Active Aging Center during a mission activity of the Gallatin United Methodist Church. Pastor Brad Dush and Aging Center Administrator Deanna Lewis report the food drive was the primary activity during the March for Meals promotion. The food will be used for the center’s nutrition programs provided to older adults in Daviess County.

Gallatin aldermen (continued from page 1) was awarded to Emery Sapp & Construction provided an esSons for the milling and paving of timate of $22,400 to repair the West Grand from Market Street pipe and stands. Rains will be to Ash Street for $149,895.50. The contacting Snyder Engineering new surface will be from Market to inform them what the City of Street to Ash Street.

Gallatin will agree to regarding The four bids submitted to the repairs.

Gallatin aldermen for this street Chief Richards provided an work is summarized as follows: incident report dated March 8th Emery Sapp & Sons -- 1,745 as follows: 7 agency assistances, tons @ $85.90/ton, $149,895.50.

5 nuisances, 1 animal control Herzog Contracting Corp -- issue, 1 welfare check, 1 alarm 1,828 tons @ $86.50/ton, $158,122. response, 1 trespass, 2 domestic Keller Construction Co. -- disturbances, 2 child abuse or 1,745 tons @ $100/ton, $174,500. neglect responses, 2 citizen asMusselman & Hall Contrac- sists, 1 animal neglect, 1 possestors, LLC -- 1,770 tons @ $133/ sion of stolen property, 1 fraud ton, $235,410. report, 1 suspicious person inciBills totaling in the amount dent, 1 fraud case, 1 suspicious of $205,346.53 were approved for person, 2 child custody dispute payment. responses, and 1 traffic accident Discussion was held on the involving damage.

February electric bill from Notification of code violations MPUA that significantly in- were issued to 206 N. Daviess creased due to winter storm for property cleanup, to 1101 S. “Uri.” The members of MPUA/ Prospect for vicious dog, and to MoPEP Pool have approved a 205 Center Street for a camper resolution allowing the Pool to violation and other code violaaccess up to $21 million from the tions. There currently was one revolving line of credit to help dog impounded at the city’s anispread the impact of the high mal control facility. cost of electric to its members.

The aldermen recommended More specifically, the City that City Administrator Lance of Gallatin received an esti- Rains contact Rapid Removal mated February Relief credit regarding spring bulk pickup of $179,717.81. The city board that is included in the city’s agreed to accept the credit in trash contract.

February, but will have to pay The aldermen voted to close back the credit over a period of the public meeting to convene time including interest cost. in session closed to the public to Aldermen approved two discuss personnel and/or matreadings of an ordinance au- ters as allowed by state law. The thorizing the city to enter into a meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. software (as a service) and specThose attending the March 8 trum lease agreement with Sen- public meeting held in the GIDA sus USA Inc. Similar readings meeting room at city hall were were approved for an ordinance Mayor Barbar Ballew, aldermen authorizing the city to enter into Carol Walker, Steve Evans, Dan meter data management and in- Lockridge and Dan McCann; Adterface and mass meter change- ministrator Lance Rains; Public out with GWorks.

Director Mark Everyone wants to get out of the cities andWorks experience the clean air and the Morey; that theand country life hasMorey to offer.

Mr.safety Rains Mr. Clerk Hattie Rains; Police Chief led adiscusson about the wa- Richards and Chaplain Austin ter plant’s need for pipe repair Bonnett. to the lime sludge basins. Ross

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Altamont United Methodist Sunday School lesson was on Jesus’ birth fulfilling prophecy.

Special songs were “Soon and Very Soon,” “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” “Morning has Broken,” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Prayers of concern continue for J.B. Wilson, Velma Talbott and Laura (Youtsey) Hoffman.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Frances McLaughlin.

Laurie Walton Roll conducted her graveside service at Mt. Ayr Cemetery on Friday.

On March 28, Jesus entering Jerusalem wearing palm branches will be our remembrance.

Fairview Church Brother Bob Speck opened with special readings and prayer.

Prayers were requested for Paula Thompson, Gwen Bunich, Carrie Johnson, Phil Rick, Mary Covert, Ethan Clark, Vickie Meadows, and Corbin Toney.

The Doxology and praise song, “I Love You Lord” were led by Marilyn Searcy accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. “We Gather Together” was also sung. The prayer for the offering was by Betty and special music by Marsha. Bob Speck and Loretta sang “Turn your Eyes upon Jesus.”

Pastor Shadrach Landry presented his sermon, “Holding Fast to Jesus” from Colossians 2:18-23.

The closing hymn was “I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary.”

Fairview will host 7 a.m. sunrise services and breakfast Easter morning. Regular service will be at 9 a.m. followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. All are invited.

First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft continued his study in Luke with “Not Just A Wee Little Man” from Luke 19:110. The scripture was read by Troy Elbert. Joanna Bird gave the children’s message. Announcements and opening prayer were by Stacey Maxwell.

The Focus on the Cross reading “The Nails” was given by Sarah Bird while Jesse Bird hammered the nails on the cross. Prayer requests include Bill Steward and the family of John Shrewsbury.

Holy Week services include a Maundy Thursday communion service at 7 p.m. on April 1, hosting the Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday service at 7 p.m., prayer vigil April 3 and 4, and Easter sunrise service at the crosses on the hill at 7 a.m. followed by worship at 9 a.m. and Easter egg hunt.

Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation. Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer. The praise song was “You are Good.” The sermon series was week three of “Grown Up Prayers” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The message was based on Matthew 6:13 and Hebrews 4:15-16. Small group time followed the message.

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REACH Youth meet on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Choir practice is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Gallatin United Methodist As Sue Bird played the prelude, Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer and Kendra lit the altar candles. Pastor Brad’s sermon, “Wesleyan Ways, Stay in Love With God,” was based on 1 Peter 4: 1-11. A special mission recognition pin was presented to Mary Ann Clevenger by UMW. There will be No LOFT until after Easter. Dine In/Carry out baked chicken dinner is March 28 after worship service. Contact Nancy Tate if you want a carry out meal.

Maundy Thursday service is 6 p.m. on April 1.

Olive Baptist Church Brother David Leeper’s morning message was “Life and Relationships” from Romans 8. Easter will be celebrated April 4, with an early service at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast, Sunday School at 9 a.m.

and morning worship at 10 a.m.

The food pantry is open to anyone in need. Please contact Brother David Leeper to donate food or if you or someone you know is in need. The April business meeting will be held April 11 after morning worship.

Seventh-day Adventist Worship began with hymns “Sunshine in My Soul,” “A Child of the King,” and theme song “Sing, Smile, Pray the Clouds Away” with Betty Edwards at the piano.

Mike Huffman offered the prayers and praises session. Vivian Hunsucker led a lesson on Desire of Nations, with memory text from Isaiah 60:3.

Mike Huffman gave the invocation and welcome message with scripture from Psalms 119:67. The opening hymn was “Fill My Cup Lord,” and Pamala Frerking gave information on the local church budget. Worship was from Pastor Barry Black, a video “The Blessings of Finishing Last.” The song “It is Well with My Soul” completed the Sabbath. Fellowship lunch was enjoyed by all.

Good Friday Services will be presented by Gallatin Ministerial Alliance at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 2, at the First Christian Church, 1501 S. Main Street in Gallatin. First Baptist Church Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will be the speaker.

Refreshments will be provided. On-line LiveStream option will be available at Gallatin First Christian Church.

Donations can be sent c/o Olive Baptist Church, 27076 State Hwy V, Gallatin, MO 64640.

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BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660-334-0997.

1987 GMC Brigadier Twin Screw Grain Truck. 18’ steel bed & floor, roll tarp, 9 speed Cummins Engine. 660-752-3761

Help Wanted NEWSWRITER / PROOFREADER: News gathering, reporting, and editing for producing Gallatin’s weekly newspaper. Part time (24 hrs/wk) or can be full time with right skill set: Word document, file management and photography; computer skills required. Pay depends on your ability to communicate logically and handle details accurately. If you like people and want to serve this community, let’s talk! Submit resume to: darryl@ GPCink.com.

Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany, MO is hiring for production! Positions include welding and electrical, as well as general assembly. 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 click on Production. No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

Help Wanted: Gallatin Truck & Tractor has a Service Manager Position available immediately. Duties include directing and scheduling employees of the service department, handling customer complaints, and providing technical assistance to service employees.

Must have good organizational skills, problem solving and decision-making abilities. This is a full time position which include working every other Saturday, benefits include 401K , paid vacation, sick leave and health insurance provided. Pay will depend on experience.

Apply at Gallatin Truck & Tractor, 24000 St Hwy 6 in Gallatin, MO. Mid-States Services, LLC is accepting applications for an Appliance Sales and Repair Technician.

This position requires knowledge or interest in learning appliance repair, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.

Interested applicants may obtain the application at www.mid-states. net, or 2626 Oklahoma Avenue.

Submit a completed application by April 19, 2021 to: Mid-States Services, LLC, Attention: Peggy Boulware, 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683 EOE/M/F/H/V Chillicothe: Grand River Health Care seeking Evening Dietary Cook, Dietary Aide positions, Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor, C.N.A’s, Part time Certified Med Tech, RN / LPN with sign on bonus. Apply at 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe or online at Indeed.

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Weekday business hours (8 am-5 pm) Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week.

Computer skills, keyboarding, multi-tasking, phone duties, proofreading, & accuracy are required.

Must be a team player! Hourly wage commensurate to experience. Please submit your resume to PO Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640

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

R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. Brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660663-3234, cell 816-390-5161 Evergreen Roofing - Residential & Commercial. Free estimates. Call Aaron Balsbaugh at 660-334-1990.

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

Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m.

Looking for property to lease for Spring Turkey Hunting season, near Jameson preferred. Call 217248-0935 Caregiver looking to take care of someone in their home, 20 years experience 816-449-0721.

Garage Sales New hours for Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn Hours: We will be open every Wednesday from 8-3. 1207 S. Clay, 660-663-2478.

Visit our Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center or on the web at www.foodbankdaviess-county.net.

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Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Detention Officer- All Shifts Available

Starting Pay $15.00/ hr with full benefits.

1 full time Laundry employee

If interested, contact Lori Burke at 660-367-2200 or email lburke@ddcrj.com

SAVE THE DATE: Gallatin City Wide Garage Sale, Saturday April 10, 2021. Sign up: Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B South Main, Gallatin. $10 fee to defray map and advertising expense.

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Notices Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays. All business will be conducted outside.

Please remain in your car. Visit the new Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center and message the page to let them know you are there.

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816-632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-854-2949.

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank. net or call 816-583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

Skidsteer work wanted. Clear fence rows, dig post holes, dirtwork, spread gravel. etc. Call Tony 660-973-6757.

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MSSA selects district FB, BB teams

Bird, Meeks earn delayed district FB honors The Northwest Missouri branch of the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association met Monday and selected its 2020-21 all-district basketball teams, as well as 2020 all-district football, postponed from last fall due to COVID restrictions.

Sophomore Isaac Bird was named to the Class 1 offensive unit at wide receiver after catching 28 passes for 573 yards and 7 touchdowns. Senior Kevin Meeks made the Class 1 team as a kick return specialist and all-purpose athlete. He amassed 1,246 all-purpose yards, with a team-high 14 touchdowns and 96 points scored on offense.

L. Henderson W. Platte 6-3 225 Luke Karns S. Harrison 6-7 290 Sr. Class 1 Football/Offense LB Butch Walters Mid-Buch. 5-8 180 Dakota Thomas Princeton 6-8 240 Sr. QB Javan Noyes Mid-Buch. 5-6 Sr. Eli Henke Princeton 5-8 160 Fisher Nixdorf Hamilton 5-9 220 So. Austin Lasher S. Harrison 6-0 175 Sr. B. Spurling S. Harrison 6-0 200 Heath Walley E. Buch. 5-11 275 Jr. RB Sawyer Morrow Hamilton 5-10 195 Sr. Cage Burns Mid-Buch. 5-9 170 Chase Davidson Mid-Buch. 5-10 180 Sr. TJ Runyan Mid-Buch. 5-9 180 Sr. Blake Antle E. Buch. 5-10 170 AP/KR - Kevin Meeks-Gallatin 6-3 185 Sr. G. Linthacum S. Harrison 5-9 195 Sr. CB/S - Caiden Bailey Mid-Buch. 6-3 180 K Killian Roark Polo 5-10 193 Sr. Brandon James W. Platte 5-9 180 Sr. Tucker Ross Hamilton 6-0 200 WR/TE - Isaac Bird Gallatin 6-4 165 So. Z. Schwarzkopft Princeton 6-2 170 Class 1 Football/Defense Lane Ellison Mid-Buch. 6-1 170 Sr. Blake Hunter Mid-Buch. 6-0 155 DL Rawlin Brant Mid-Buch. 5-8 160 Jr. Drew Thompson E. Buch. 5-10 155 Sr. P Gavin Claud Carrollton 6-2 182 B. Summers Princeton 6-1 185 Sr. Brock Steggal Plattsburg 5-9 145 Jr. Coach of the Year: Riker BarclayCaldwell, S. HarrisonJordan Hoppenthaler, Sr. RichHocker, Hamilton 6-1 195 Jr. Lee,Andrew Lillian Megan Christensen, Taige andFritz, Login Goll.

Aaron Mid-Buchanan Ethan Bailey E. Buch. 6-3 315 So. OL Creed Webster Mid-Buch. 6-1 195 Sr.

Winston NHS Induction Cermony was held on March 18, 2021.

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2020-21 MSSA Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association

All-Northwest District High School Basketball Teams Class 1 Girls

CHAPTER EIGHT “Steeeeerrriiiiike!” the umpire yelled, as Satchel Paige’s him. Miles stuck his glove out and caught it easily, letting the pitch flew right past the Homestead Grays’ batter. It was the ball sink into the soft leather. He picked up the ball and noticed bottom of the eighth inning. The Kansas City Monarchs were a name scrawled across it. Satchel Paige, it read. Miles winning 9-5. Miles could hardly contain his excitement. looked up and there he was. Satchel Paige, the hero himself, “The Monarchs are gonna’ win, Dad!” He yelled, bouncing standing just outside the dugout and grinning at Miles. in his seat. “They’re gonna’ win!”

“Mr. Paige!” Miles stammered. “Um…thank you! ... thank “We’ll see, son, we’ll see,” he said with a laugh, though you, Mr. Paige!” Satchel Paige winked at him, gave him a he was grinning and could barely contain his excitement too. little wave and then jogged off to join his teammates in their Miles’ dad nodded toward the Monarchs’ first baseman as he celebration. Miles felt his dad’s hand touch his shoulder. He jogged his way back to the dugout to end the eighth inning. looked at the signed baseball nestled safely in his glove, “That’s Buck O’Neil,” he told Miles. “Buck’s a great player,” and at the tall pitcher—the greatest player he’d ever seen— he said. “And I’ve heard he’s an even better person off the loping across the field. Suddenly, he couldn’t wait to get back field. He has great things ahead of him.” Miles studied Buck home. He wanted to get back to the sandlot. He wanted to admirably and nodded. play baseball. He wanted to stand on top of his own pitcher’s Miles was sitting on the very edge of his seat as the ninth mound. And he knew exactly who he was going to pretend to inning started. The Homestead Grays’ had the homefield be when he threw his next pitch. advantage and would get to bat last. The score was still 9-5. Newspaper Connection: Write a newspaper style Could the Kansas City Monarchs hold them? Satchel Paige story that includes the 5 W’s and 1 H about a player had not allowed a hit or a run from the Grays since the moment giving a ball to a child. he’d arrived at Shibe Park. Miles watched in absolute wonder as Paige continued to hold off each batter until finally it was the Grays last at bat.

“Strike three!” the umpire called as the ball once again whizzed past the batter. Paige knew just how to sneak the ball right into the strike zone. Like hitting a matchbox Miles’ dad had said. Miles saw that it was true. He’d never seen anyone pitch like that before. It was incredible.

“Monarchs win! Monarchs win!” the announcer yelled.

“They did it!” Miles’ dad yelled as he and Miles cheered.

“Monarchs are the champions!” Miles hugged his dad hard, as the two continued to clap and yell along with everyone else. He looked up at the blue September sky and his smiling dad. This was a perfect day. After the game, Miles and his dad lingered at the field a little longer, not yet ready to get out their old map and journey back to Washington D.C. They watched the fans trickle out of the ballpark. They laughed and reminisced about the game as the park workers swept up the peanut shells in the aisles.

“Hey kid,” Miles suddenly heard a voice say. “That glove work?” Miles still had his worn, leather baseball glove with him, which he’d brought along on the drive to Philadelphia.

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Tori Meinecke Mercer 6-0 Jr. Webby Bailey Pattonsburg 5-7 Jr. Emma Craig N. Harrison 5-9 Sr. Malia Collins Platte Valley 5-6 Sr. Jaclyn Pappert Platte Valley 5-10 Jr. Maggie Collins Platte Valley 6-0 Fr. Ashton Crockett DeKalb 5-8 Jr. Jacquelyn Cline N. Nodaway 5-6 So. Riley McQueen Stanberry 5-6 Sr. Lexi Craig Stanberry 5-10 Jr. Destiny GutshallTri-County 5-7 Jr. Shaina Culp Nod.-Holt 5-10 Sr. Rainey Michael Mercer 5-5 So. Kayla Dooley Norborne 5-9 Sr. Olivia Dooley Norborne 5-9 Sr. Rayleigh Guyer So. Holt 5-5 Jr. Sam. Rounkles Tina-Avalon 6-1 Sr. Steph. Turpin Platte Valley 5-7 Jr. Dallas Hall Braymer 5-9 Sr. Lili Webb SW-Livingston 5-6 Sr. Coach of the Year: Tyler Pedersen, Platte Valley

Class 1 Boys Basketball

Landon Poppa Mound City 6-5 Sr. Tony Osburn Mound City 6-2 Jr. Collin Sager Stanberry 6-5 Sr. Tyler Blay W. Nodaway 6-0 Sr. Cameron Jones Pattonsburg 6-1 Sr. Jakub Hisel Winston 6-0 Sr. Brett Emig N. Harrison 5-10 Sr. Caden Gann Grundy Co. 6-1 Sr. Alex Rinehart Worth Co. 5-10 Jr. Gage Salsbury Mound City 6-0 Sr. A.Schwebach Stanberry 6-5 Jr. Trever McQueen Platte Valley 5-11 Sr. Dylan McIntyre NE Nodaway 6-0 Sr. Jacob Uthe Winston 6-2 Jr. Jaeden Sears Hale/Bos. 6-1 Sr. Chase Neptune SW-Livingston 5-8 Sr. Adam Rinehart E. Harrison 6-1 Sr. Carson Bowman StJ. Christian 6-2 Jr. Hunter Dawson W. Nodaway 5-8 Jr. Patrick Warren SW-Livingston 5-10 Sr. Cooper Lewis Grundy Co. 6-3 Sr. Coach of the Year: Ty Stillwell, Grundy County

Class 2 Girls

Gabby Newman Albany 5-5 Sr. Merc. Parshall E. Atchison 5-5 Sr. Morgan Parshall E. Atchison 5-5 Sr. Shae Lewis LeBlond 5-9 So. Tatum Studer LeBlond 5-6 So. Sav. Bingham Plattsburg 5-8 Jr. Kacie Livengood Mid-Buch.

5-6 Sr. Mary Copeland Polo 5-11 Jr. Lauren Krohn Princeton 5-8 Jr. Alaina Officer N. Andrew 6-0 Sr. Josie Roach N. Platte 5-9 Jr. Jordan Thornton Mid-Buch.

5-2 So. Oliv. Dierenfeldt Osb.-Stew. 5-9 Sr. Sierra Anthony Albany 5-9 Sr. Maddie SaundersKing City 5-6 Sr. Coach of the Year: Jackie Ziesel, Bishop LeBlond

Class 2 Boys

Javan Noyes Mid-Buch.

5-6 Sr. Caiden Bailey Mid-Buch.

6-2 Jr. Tanner McDaniel N. Andrew 6-3 Sr. Owen Graham N. Andrew 6-8 Jr. Isaac Bird Gallatin 6-4 So. Payton Feiden Gallatin 6-1 So. Kaeden Hutchinson Albany 6-1 Sr. Holden Farmer Rock Port 6-3 Jr. Isaia Howard Plattsburg 6-2 Fr. Doran Saunders Osb.-Stew. 6-0 Jr. Chris Guldan LeBlond 6-1 Jr. Jake Korell LeBlond 5-10So. Joe Clark Mid-Buch.

6-4 So. Z. Schwartzkopf Princeton 6-2 Sr. Coach of the Year: Wade Bryson, North Andrew