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12 area FFAers achieve state’s highest degree; Burns, Crouse earn state proficiency awards Missouri FFA has been working to find the best solutions within the health concern parameters given by state and national leaders during the COVID 19 pandemic.

The 92nd State FFA Convention has been postponed. Missouri FFA has decided to move forward with award announcements in an effort to give students time to prepare their applications for national competition.

12 earn State Degree Several area students have earned the State FFA Degree to be announced at the 2020 Missouri FFA Convention. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree Missouri FFA members can receive at the state level.

Area students include: Bethany Bailey, Tom Crouse, Jessica Hart, Gloria A. Hernandez, and Macie McNeely of Gallatin; Riley Still and Michelle Sutton of Gilman City; Wyatt Brewer, Alexandria Carter, Abbie Rexing and Brayden Ward of Jamesport; and Holly Ann Caldwell of Winston.

These students are among a record 988 degree recipients re-

ceiving the honor.

Awarding of the degree is based on a member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience program, and leadership ability as demonstrated through involvement in FFA, school, and community activities.

Addison Burns a state winner Addison Burns of Gallatin won the Missouri FFA Agriscience ReAddison Burns search – Animal Systems Proficiency Award. A graduate of Gallatin R-5, Addison is the daughter of Brant and Tara

Burns. Her FFA advisor is Amy Holder.

Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience.

Agriscience Research – Animal Systems is one of 46 proficiency award areas recognized at the state level. The St. Louis Community College Center for Plant and Life Sciences sponsored this award.

Addison’s supervised agricultural experience program consists of researching swine conception rates and litter sizes using spirettes and foam-tipped

artificially inseminated catheters. Over three years, four new gilts were purchased yearly. Two were bred with a spirette and two with a foam-tipped catheter.

Burns discovered spirettes produce a higher conception rate and larger litters.

In FFA, Burns competed at the state level in the agronomy and nursery/landscape career development events, where she received a Group I individual rating in both. She was a national finalist in the agriscience research plant systems proficiency and the agriscience research integrated systems proficiency (continued on page 9)

Farmers market guidelines during COVID-19 To help prevent the spread of COVID 19, the following guidelines are provided by the Daviess County Health Department for farmers markets operating in Daviess County.

It is recognized that farmers, vendors and customers rely on the market for basic needs. Over the years, farmers markets have

Man jailed for assault, property damage Randy Worthey, 44, Gallatin, was arrested April 14 on one count of felony domestic assault second degree and two misdemeanor counts of property damage.

According to a probable cause statement prepared by the Daviess County Sheriff ’s Office, Central Dispatch received a call from a friend of Worthey’s girlfriend, who stated that Worthey’s girlfriend was being held against her will and was being abused at a rural Gallatin residence. Worthey’s girlfriend later wrote a statement saying that Worthey had choked her and had broken her phone; he also drove her car in a careless manner, causing the rear of her car to strike a truck, damaging the rear bumper of the car. She stated that she feared for her safety.

A computer check revealed an extensive criminal record.

Worthey had previously been charged with being a fugitive from justice in a case in Louisiana. He does not have a current driver’s license in any state. Worthey had a protective order earlier this year from his previous girlfriend and had previously been charged with home invasion as well as illegal possession of weapon by a felon. Worthey was transported to Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail.

Bond was denied.

grown into a diverse, heavily attended, social event in which consumers can take their time, enjoy the people and surroundings, and purchase readily available food and wares.

Once the pandemic has passed, the markets are expected to return to normal. In the meantime, every effort must be made to slow the spread of this virus. This year, the markets may change in the way they look and the way they are utilized.

To make markets as safe as possible for vendors and customers, precautions are recommended. Market managers will be responsible for ensuring that precautions are put in place and enforced in accordance with social distancing orders. This may be accomplished by: ● Restricting the number of people in the market area at one time based on square footage or occupancy. ● Discouraging congregating in front of stands or other areas. ● Eliminating tables, chairs & music. ● Designating customer waiting areas using tape or other markers. ● Signs should be posted throughout reminding people to stay home

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when sick, wash hands often for 20 seconds, and practice social distancing.

Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer should be conveniently located throughout the market.

Masks should be worn by vendors and encouraged for customers.

Prohibit the sale of non-food or non-essential items.

In general, food items prepared on site should be avoided as this tends to promote crowds and social gathering while people eat or drink.

If allowing foods prepared on site, consult with the Daviess County Health Department for additional guidance.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched items in common areas and in vendor booths.

Suspend demos and samples to help avoid cross contamination.

Discourage customers touching items they will not be purchasing.

Consider having the vendor select items with sanitary gloves and bag them for the customer.

Consider redesigning the market to allow for drive through or pre-ordering with set pickup times.

These guidelines are based on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Guidelines issued on March 31, 2020.

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Coronavirus Update Confirmed Cases

Grundy County ........................... 0 Daviess County .......................... 2 Caldwell County.......................... 2 Gentry County ............................ 1 Livingston County ....................... 2 Dekalb County ............................ 3 Harrison County.......................... 6 Clinton County .......................... 11 Missouri 5,941 cases, 189 deaths Source: Missouri DHSS as of 8 a.m. April 22

USA: 826,276 confirmed cases, 75,519 recoveries, 45,373 deaths Worldwide: 2,580,729 confirmed cases, 693,093 recoveries, 178,371 deaths Source: Wikipedia; Daily situation reports available via the World Health Organization.

COVID-19 Hotline:

877.435.8411

Daviess County has a second confirmed positive case of COVID-19 according to Cheryl Alexander, Administrator at the Daviess County Health Department.

The Daviess County resident is currently in isolation in their home and the person is in regular contact with health officials. Due to HIPAA regulations the health department will not release the person’s name. All close contacts to the case have already been notified; if you have not been notified, then you are not a close contact.

The public should continue to follow the protocols issued by the Daviess County Health Department for slowing the spread of COVID-19: ● Cover coughs or sneezes with your elbow. Do not use your hands. ● Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. ● Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones, remotes, and other frequently touched items. ● Contain: if you are sick, stay home until you are feeling better.

This is an evolving situation. For latest updates, please visit the website at Daviesshealthonline.com or the Facebook page.

Young Spickard native heads west to realize her dream

by T.L. Huffman, staff writer

Michaela Jaycox, formerly of the small town of Spickard, chased a dream and caught it.

Michaela, at only 23, is the assistant editor at Horse & Rider Magazine, the go-to magazine for rural horse enthusiasts.

The magazine features articles on training, health care, stable management, trail riding, and more.

Michaela moved Michaela Jaycox to Longmont, CO, ...her mother, Jonine, where she has been is a preschool para with the magazine at Rissler Elementary since May 2019. “I School in Trenton and took the job, packed her father, Mike, is a journeyman lineman my bags and horsfor PAR Electrical es, and headed Contractors. They west,” she says. reside in Spickard where they raise Riding horses feels as natural to bison and care for MiMichaela as an old chaela’s retired barrel horse and her foal. pair of boots. She

has always been surrounded by horses.

Her mother put her on the back of a horse at two weeks old and she’s been riding them ever since. Michaela started out competing at local horse shows, transitioned to reining horses, and was competing at rodeos and barrel racing by the age of 14.

In high school and college, she paid her way through school and life by training horses — specifically for barrel racing. “I think I went to very few high school football games and zero college football games because I was always on the back of a horse somewhere,” she says.

Her senior year of college she sold the last horse she’d bought to train and sell.

The next horse she trained is the horse she currently rides and races.

Michaela graduated from Trenton High School and studied equine management at North Central Missouri College.

She then graduated college from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in public relations. After graduation in December 2019, she set out on a job search. She took a job at an advertising agency, but quickly realized it wasn’t for

Michaela Jaycox is assistant editor of Horse & Rider, but her duties go much beyond editorial. She’s become the host of The Ride podcast, done photo shoots for the magazine, video shoots with Bud Lyon and Brad Barkemeyer for Horse & Rider OnDemand, started the project of monthly digital magazines for the brand, and is the manager of all of Horse & Rider’s social media accounts ...and much more. Michaela is working from home since the (continued on page 8) Coronavirus outbreak.Check out her funny workout videos on Facebook.

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OPINION

April 22, 2020

Goin’ bananas

We’re simply too far north for magnolia trees. I say this from nearly 50 years of observation and in spite of Magnolia being the middle name of our youngest grandchild. But, when I think of what glory those blossoms offer in decorating our back yard, I smile.

Moving days are stressful. There’s little I personally recall about the day we claimed the old brick house on East Grand as home (other than the challenge of moving that old player piano).

The best thing about that moving day was the magnolia tree in full splendor along the driveway – its pink and white blossoms beckoning us as if to say, “Welcome home!”

That was decades ago. With few exceptions, that has been about the only year that a late frost didn’t convert the vibrant, colorful blossoms into a brown mush littering the ground. It happened again with last Friday’s snowfall. So, sitting here in proper social spacing at home alone, I got to thinking about the challenges in tree planting.

Each year we plant something that has no chance at all of being there the following spring. We’ve done it for years. It gives the neighbors something to talk about. It’s a homeowner’s tradition and traditions are perhaps more important than ever in these strange COVID-19 times.

We planted apple trees, trying to make every available space productive on our small town lot. The Jonathan trees

by Darryl Wilkinson even survived a few years despite the acidic back yard soil due to the accumulation of ashes from the Longwood furnace dumped there for years from the previous property owner. Nobody missed the apple trees when we finally cut them down … except birds and the worms.

Then we went decorative. The tree tag said Bradford Pear but eventually what grew was a hybrid of some sort that produced mealy apricots. It was truly amazing how something that looked so sickly actually survived a couple of summer droughts before falling to the axe.

We’re not totally inept. There’s a perfectly shaped sugar maple east of our garage that has grown to spectacular grandeur, especially when showing off her colors each fall. Heartened by that success, we planted another on the west side of the same garage. It’s alive and thriving. But, let’s face it, there’s little fame in getting a maple tree to grow anywhere in Missouri.

Our best success is when we don’t plant trees at all. The redbud trees surrounding our backyard deck just sprouted on their own. We had the good wisdom to keep from running over them with the lawnmower and, as they say, the rest is history.

The tallest tree in our back yard is an ash tree which sprouted on its own, with roots nourished from an old clay tile sewer line running away from our house. We’re just waiting around for the emerald ash tree borer to visit. Last fall our state officials put Daviess County on alert as neighboring counties of Dekalb, Caldwell and Harrison all were listed with confirmed infestation.

They say since its discovery in the USA, the emerald ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in at least 34 states.

So, odds are we’ll soon be facing decision time again. We’re probably going to have to try planting trees again. Since whatever we try usually fails, I’m gonna go out on a limb (er.. sorry, no pun intended). I’ve decided to plant a banana tree.

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All my kids and grandkids know how I hate bananas. But as I age I get muscle cramps for no particular reason, and I’m told that’s due to low potassium levels in my blood. That figures. Bananas are rich in potassium. I haven’t eaten a banana in years.

I read where a healthy person can consume at least sevenand-a-half bananas before reaching the recommended 3,500 mg of potassium per day. I said healthy, not particularly smart.

There are many foods that have more potassium than bananas: avocados, sweet potatoes, spinach, watermelon, coconut water, white beans, black beans, and more. Evidently, the spinach I have the gals put on my Subway sandwich isn’t enough; my watermelon consumption is mostly in response to the hot weather during July and August. I don’t think I’m alone. It’s no wonder our society depends on pills.

So, perhaps there’s not much I can do in the way of solving COVID-19. But, ponder this, I’m beginning to think of planting a banana tree as a civic duty – something not only that could benefit me but help others during these stressful times. If I can prove that a banana tree planted in North Missouri can make it until Christmas on its own, then maybe we can figure out a plastic wrap/heater thingamajig that we can market, hopefully for $19.99 plus shipping. I can see the online marketing strategy now: “ …be among the first to a healthier future by planting a pure non-GMO tree delivered to your door from near the heart of Missouri’s Amish country. Buy American – go bananas!”

I’ll let in you on this, partner — if you’ll grow the banana trees, I’ll handle the marketing and selling the thingamajigs.

Now think. Before you say my COVID-19-too-much-at-homealone is showing, think opportunity. What’s the glory in planting something that will grow here? Notoriety and fame await you if you get a banana tree to grow here. You’ll become a YouTube sensation. And here’s the real bananas: Everyone these days seems to agree there’s glory in that.

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MoDOT’s road work continues

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

For the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDot), the coronavirus has been a good news-bad news event.

Besides the obvious health and economic issues it has brought, the bad news is the virus has caused people to drive less, which means less gas and diesel are being bought, which means less fuel tax is being collected by MoDot. This will affect future planning since fuel tax and license fees are MoDot’s primary funding sources.

The good news for MoDot is that with fewer drivers on the road, some planned road work

can get done sooner. In some cases, work that was supposed to be done at night when traffic was low can now be done during the day. This is work that was planned and budgeted well before the virus outbreak.

MoDot recently put out a list of work that has been done, or we can soon expect to see, in our area. In Harrison County, bridge maintenance on Route N over I-35, at East Fork Big Creek over I-35, and at Sampson Creek on Hwy 136 in New Hampton, have all been completed. In Daviess County, Route B will receive pothole patching from I-35, through Coffey, to Route UU. Resurfacing on Route J from Altamont to Kid-

der has been completed.

In DeKalb and Gentry Counties, Route A between Fairport and Berlin will be closed for a bridge replacement project over the north fork of Lost Creek through June. The bridge is part of Governor Parson’s “Focus on Bridges” program.

Also, Route 6 will be resurfaced from Route 31 to Riverside Road in Buchanan County. This project will go through September.

In Caldwell County, the westbound lanes of Highway 36 will be resurfaced from the Livingston County line to Hwy 13 through April. This includes a 14foot width restriction.

Funding PPP should be a priority

by Congressman Sam Graves

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and folks stay at home to flatten the curve, they are being decimated. Many businesses aren’t operating while others are at limited capacity. Most have seen

Back in time

April 22, 1860 – The birthday of W. H. “Major” Ray from Hornersville, MO, best known as the little man who for years portrayed Buster Brown; he sang that he lived in a shoe with his dog, Tige.

April 23, 1999 – St. Louis Cardinal Fernando Tatis hit two grand slam home runs in the third inning against the Dodgers.

April 24, 1942: C.H. Laessig died on this day. Early in 1905, he opened the first gas station in the USA in St. Louis. Laessig and his partner Harry Grenner ran a garden hose from a tank to fill up the cars. Prior to that time, most motorists brought a can to the store for gasoline.

April 25, 1895 – Cliff Edwards was born on a houseboat in Hannibal, the somewhat famous “Ukulele Ike” who sang Disney’s famous “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

April 30, 1926 – In Springfield, officials proposed the name of the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway, recognizing Springfield as the birthplace of Route 66.

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a significant drop in revenue.

Congress passed the CARES Act, which included new programs to help our small businesses. The Paycheck Protection Program was rolled out under the Small Business Administration (SBA) to loan money so small businesses could continue paying employee payroll and utilities — and to ensure our economy is ready to pick up where we left off once this virus is contained.

Rolled out in record time, there were some growing pains and confusion. Overall though, the program has done what it was created to do — get loans to businesses so they can stay in business.

Since the program began on April 3rd, 1.6 million loans have been processed and the $350 billion dollars that was allocated for the program is heading to help small businesses. In Missouri alone, over 46,000 loans were approved at more than $7.5 billion.

Because of that demand, the program is out of money and the SBA is no longer accepting applications.

As if things weren’t frustrating enough for business owners, this just adds to it — and it’s something we should’ve already fixed. Last week, we tried to add $251 billion to the program so it could continue without any delay. That move was blocked in the Senate by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

I don’t think things could be clearer at this point. This obstruction has to stop. Our small businesses are hurting, and they need to be able to access this program now. While we work to reopen the economy, we need to get the Paycheck Protection Program back up and running again as quickly as possible — to help American small businesses survive this pandemic and help American workers continue providing for their families.

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April 22, 2020

Survey attracts response...

The following are some of the responses posted thus far in a survey on this newspaper’s website, requested by the Gallatin Board of Aldermen, on this question: “Should the distance requirement of 1,000 feet (from a church, school or daycare center) be reduced to enable the establishment of a medical marijuana dispensary in Gallatin?” ● Yes. Yes, reduce it or even eliminate it. This isn’t for “recreational” pot, it’s for medicine. If you’re going to require 1000 feet, then you need to require that for regular pharmacies too. After all, they sell opioids and contribute to the opioid epidemic.

Of course, I really don’t believe that regular pharmacies should have distance limitations… and neither should dispensaries selling cannabis medicine. ● No. We do not need a marijuana dispensary in Gallatin!

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● Yes. It’s not a criminal operation.

It’s not nuclear waste. Nobody will be hurt by reducing the distance requirement. It’s just plants, my dudes. Let’s get some of that plant economy rolling in Gallatin! Pun mildly intended.

● Yes. Since liquor sales are only 100ft and this is a medical dispensary I see no conflict with making the requirements the same.

Especially since this is a small town, that fact makes a 1000’ distance a hindering number for beneficial businesses. ● Yes: A business is a business. It would create some employment and tax money for the city. Both needed. I don’t feel you can pick and choose what businesses come into town. ● Yes: We need a new business here in town! ● Yes: They can be open 6 days a week. The store could be closed on Sundays for church. ● Yes: It is legal now in Missouri for medicinal use and I’m sure the owners bought the property with assurances that the ordinance could be changed. They wouldn’t have bought it without them. It should be changed! ● Yes: ONLY where they are intended to open the business due to the fact that the church or daycare is NOT a PERMANENT business as THEY DO NOT OWN the bldg. AND the church has moved before! I AM ONLY FOR the people that this can actually help. ABSOLUTELY NOT for these DOPE HEADS!! ● No: Opposed on grounds that I am simply opposed to marijuana.

For MOST, it’s just not a good “habit.”

The survey question focuses on the proximity of the proposed Red Stag Retail LLC, at 509 North Main Street, to the Friends in Christ, located at 400 North Main Street.

This survey is not intended as a scientific survey nor are the results legally binding on any involved parties. Opinions expressed, however, will be taken into consideration as the aldermen determine whether or how to proceed.

The survey will continue through 12 noon, Monday, April 27. Please vote once. Results of this survey will be compiled with comments collected at city hall for summary and presentation at the next meeting of the aldermen.

An abrupt end to school year

By State Sen. Dan Hegeman

Throughout our country, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on the way we live our lives. The stay-at-home orders have led to the closing of numerous businesses and schools.

Now that these orders have had to be extended, the governor has announced that all public schools will stay closed through the end of the current school year. This leaves a lot of unanswered questions about prom and graduation for thousands of students throughout our state.

At the same time, our teachers are faced with new challenges. We still do not have answers to the questions of when can life return to normal, when can teachers go back to their classrooms or prepare for not only summer, but the next school year? Unfortunately, I believe we still have a long way to go with this pandemic.

Our teachers work incredibly long hours. What they do extends beyond their time in the

classroom, formally instructing your children. They are working long before 8 a.m. and long after 3 p.m. In my opinion, they are doing all they can in this new era of teaching from home, but it is still not the same.

To our graduating seniors, those born in the shadows of the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001, to the “first day of the rest of your lives” now, I cannot imagine how frustrating or confusing this sudden turn of events is for them.

What can I say about our wonderful teachers that has not already been said? We appreciate what they do more than we may be able to express. Hopefully, life can return to some semblance of normal very soon and we can start to build toward that day when teachers are standing outside the entrance to school to welcome new arrivals and familiar faces, and we can look to the future, strong and better than we were before. With God’s grace, we will get there.

We are grateful for those who have our back in this important time. The list is long, but we want to thank our first responders and front-line workers.

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COVID-19 is a national story that is impacting you at home and at work.

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From the actions your local government is taking, to lists of local stores that are delivering and tips on what to do while you’re at home, your local newspaper is committed to bringing you the news you need, when you need it.

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Plans for a salute to the 76 local graduates from Daviess County schools are underway.

This includes photos, awards & honors, scholarships and future plans.

Let’s make it special for these seniors!

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April 22, 2020

I-35 resurfacing project this week

New Kids Count 2020 data released Currently, COVID-19 is affecting Missouri’s families in extraordinary ways. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will become more evident over time in all aspects of the lives of Missouri’s children.

Missouri KIDS COUNT (MKC), an annual snapshot on the well-being of the state’s children first released in 1993, includes indicators tracked longitudinally and collected and analyzed prior to the COVID-19 crisis.

While the newly released data on the well-being of Missouri’s children shows a generally positive trajectory, in light of the pandemic, the 2020 MKC release will serve as a baseline for tracking the fallout of the infection and the policies implemented to manage its spread.

According to KIDS COUNT data, Daviess County’s composite ranking comparing it to other counties across the state, dropped from 50 to 43.

Economic Well-Being Before the outbreak, data indicated that from an economic perspective Daviess County improved in most areas: fewer Daviess County children were living in poverty in 2018 as compared to 2014. Food insecurity also decreased by about 5% over that same time period. The number of family households with children under 18 at 185% of poverty level, and children in families receiving SNAP both decreased.

The medium income went up by $10,000 and adult unemployment went down.

Health As for the physical well-being of children, there were more infants born with low birthweight, and there were more preventable hospitalizations for all causes for children under 18. Other indicators that worsened include child deaths age one to 17, which increased by 20%; and child deaths age 15 to 17, which nearly doubled. Mental/behavioral hospitalizations (not substance abuse) for ages 1-19 increased. However, some indicators of health improved between 2014 and 2018: infant mortality decreased, as did the number of uninsured children.

Family & Commuity Family and Community indicates births to teens decreased by about 10%. The annual high school dropout rate and children entering or re-entering state custody decreased. Unintentional deaths among teens from homicides/suicides decreased no-

ticeably from 70.8 to 38.2. Single parent head-of-household with children under 18 decreased.

Substantiated child abuse/neglect cases increased slightly.

Juvenile law violation referrals for ages 10-17 more than tripled.

Education As to Education indicators: The number of high school students graduating increased.

School attendance for grades k-12 stayed about the same. Licensed child care capacity increased.

Support during the outbreak According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children and teens are among those most likely to react more strongly to stress during an infectious disease outbreak. Parents and caregivers may notice some of the following: ● Fear and worry about their health or the health of their loved ones ● Changes in sleep or eating patterns ● Difficulty sleeping or concentrating ● Worsening of chronic health problems In order to support the physical and mental well-being of children during the outbreak, parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their children often, providing reassurance and answering any questions they may have. Share suggestions for how they can deal with their emotions and concerns. Try and keep a consistent routine in place for them and avoid overstimulating them with too much news or social media. And be open to using community resources to assist if they find themselves out of work or in need of food assistance.

“Down the road, we anticipate the economic impact on Missouri families [from COVID-19] will be substantial for many. The primary goal of Missouri KIDS COUNT is to provide trustworthy, accurate information to support the unprecedented challenges faced by our local and state policymakers and providers,” said Tracy Greever-Rice, FACT’s KIDS COUNT Program Director.

Consider pawpaws The pawpaw is a forest tree that can serve people and butterflies when used in lawn landscape plantings. Plant three or four in a shady corner of the backyard and you’ll have a small grove. They don’t grow very tall and are not invasive.

A resurfacing project on Interstate 35 is moving into a new phase of construction this week.

The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Ideker, Inc. to resurface I-35 between the Clinton/Clay County line and just north of Route 116.

The contractor has completed partial and full-depth patching that began at the first of March and began mainline paving on Monday, April 20. The contractor plans to have multiple crews and work zones set up within the project limits, both directions of I-35, through the middle of July.

Crews could be working seven days a week and may work both daytime and nighttime hours.

One lane in each direction is expected to remain open throughout the project. Due to the nature of some of the work, some lane closures may remain up around the clock. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.

Three from area suspended by MDC, 320 acres purchased The Missouri Conservation Commission met at Conservation Department Headquarters in Jefferson City on April 8 for a budget workshop and closed executive session followed by its regular open meeting.

The Commission suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 31 individuals for cause, including Kince L. Hutchinson, Cameron, Hunting, 6 Years; Adam L. Straub, Cameron, All Sport, 1 Year; Craig A. Troester, Gilman City, Hunting, 6 Years.

Suspended hunting privileges and required completion of a hunter education training course no sooner than six months prior to restoration of privileges for the following four individuals who inflicted injury to another person by firearm while hunting: Hayden L. Moore, Concordia, 2-year suspension and completion of Hunter Education; Donald D. Howe, Edina, 5-year suspension and completion of Hunter Education; Dillion M. Caldwell, Centralia, 2-year suspension and completion of Hunter Education; David E. Black, Louisburg (KS), 1-year suspension and completion of Hunter Education.

Suspended or revoked all hunting and fishing privileges of 276 individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.

Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, and trap-

ping privileges of 1,119 individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC).

Approved all future child support permit suspensions upon receipt from the Department of Social Services; also approved all future IWVC-based permit revocations upon receipt from the IWVC (and after ratification

by Department staff).

Approved policy and procedural changes for Attendance and Work Hours policy.

Approved the purchase of 320 acres in St. Clair County as an addition to Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie Conservation Area, using funds previously donated and restricted for prairie conservation and restoration purposes.

Set the next regular meeting for May 28-29.

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April 22, 2020

Summit waives reconnection fees The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Summit Natural Gas for a temporary variance from certain Commission rules and company tariffs to allow it to waive fees for reconnection of service to assist customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summit Natural Gas stated in its application that COVID-19 has created financial hardships for an increasing number of Summit Natural Gas customers including layoffs, medical bills, and decreased wages. Customers are also being asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus. Summit Natural Gas said that as part of its efforts to provide safe and reliable service to its customers who are impacted by this pandemic, Summit Natural Gas was seeking a waiver for any reconnection of service fee assessments.

Summit Natural Gas indicated it would monitor the spread and impact of the pandemic to determine when normal practices as set forth in its tariff can resume. When Summit Natural Gas determines that business has returned to normal or near normal conditions, it will provide at least 15 days’ notice to affected customers before reinstating reconnection of service fees.

On March 25, 2020, the Public Service Commission approved a request filed by Summit Natural Gas to waive service disconnection and late payment fees to assist customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summit Natural Gas serves approximately 20,600 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Harrison, Daviess, Caldwell, Pettis, Benton, Morgan, Camden, Miller, Greene, Webster, Laclede, Wright, Douglas, Texas, Howell, Stone and Taney.

Jail meeting The Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24, at the training center. The jail is located at 102 North Meadows Lane in Pattonsburg.

Old business will include updates on jail improvements and training. New business will go over Cameron accounting and Coronavirus precautions. Closed session may also be held.

Benefits of charitable giving using stimulus check payment

Active Aging Resource Center Appreciation was expressed to Brenda Stinson for making more cloth masks for Meals on Wheels clients.

Meals on Wheels are still being be delivered once a week. If you know of an older adult who needs meals during this pandemic, please contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828 on Monday-Wednesday.

Monthly Board of Directors meeting will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, by Zoom meeting.

If anyone would like the login information, please contact Deanna Lewis at seniorcenter@windstream.net.

Jameson meets The monthly board meeting of the Jameson Board of Trustees, scheduled for April 23, has been postponed. Next scheduled meeting is May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Lions Hall.

Slow down & give turtles a brake Drivers are encouraged to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake! These reptiles are often hit by cars during the warmer months, but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active.

Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, and snapping turtles.

Turtles emerge from their burrows and begin the hunt for food and mates during warm and wet conditions, which can lead them to cross roadways, oftentimes resulting in their death. Thousands of box turtles are killed every year by vehicles.

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As Economic Stimulus checks begin arriving, persons are reminded of the benefits of using the payment to increase charitable giving. Under the CARES Act signed into law on March 27, 2020, by President Trump, tax provisions will reward persons who donate to charities.

A new “above-the-line” deduction of up to $300 is allowed for cash donations to a public charity in 2020. Donations to donor advised funds and certain organizations that support charities are not deductible.

You can’t claim this deduction if you itemize deductions on your 2020 tax return; that is, you must claim the standard deduction.

For taxpayers who will itemize on their 2020 return, the 60% of adjusted gross income limit that normally applies to cash contributions is waived. That

simply means you can deduct 100% of your adjusted gross income in charitable cash contributions this year. As with the new above-the-line deduction, donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations don’t count.

For corporations, up to 25% of taxable income can be deducted for charitable contributions from the previous 10% allowance. And as with this new above-the-line deductions, donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations do not count.

This information is being provided by The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri where many opportunities currently exist for allowable donations. Among those are: 1) Stronger Communities – a relief fund for regional communities and nonprofits like COR-

VID-19.

2) Scholar-Link Program: providing financial assistance through scholarships to the students of the 18 counties of Northwest Missouri.

3) Mary Margaret Hodgin Fund – providing animal relief for Andrew and Buchanan counties.

4) Individual scholarship – encouraging contributions to over 95 scholarships currently in place and available for viewing on the Community Foundation website OR creating your own scholarship.

5) Regional Vitality Fund – Leadership training and overall good of Northwest Missouri.

If you would like to support The Community Foundation through one of these opportunities, contact at 816-232-2022 or visit the website at cfnwmo.org.

Interfering with wild critters can do more harm than good “Young animals are rarely orphaned,” said MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell.

“If the young is left alone, the parent will usually return. Parents are normally out searching for food and cannot constantly attend to their offspring.”

Russell added that baby birds are a common newborn people come across.

“If you see a chick on the ground hopping around and it has feathers, leave it alone and bring pets inside because it is a fledgling and the parents are nearby keeping an eye on it,” she said. “Fledglings can spend up to 10 days hopping on the ground while learning to fly. If you find one that is featherless, you can return it to the nesting area if possible, as it probably fell out of the nest.”

Other common issues include dogs catching baby rabbits and lawn mowers running over nests.

“Rabbits seldom survive in captivity and can actually die of fright from being handled,” Russell cautioned. “Even if the

animal is injured, return it to the nest because the mother will most likely return.”

Despite what many believe, wild mothers do not abandon their young because of a human scent, and most newborn animals do not survive in captivity.

“While people have good intentions, the care and rehabilitation of wild animals requires special training, knowledge, facilities -- and permits,” she explained. “Without such care, wild animals will remain in poor health and could eventually die.

And it is illegal to possess many wild animals without a valid state

or federal permit.”

Russell also noted that wildlife can become dangerous as they mature, and can also carry parasites, disease, and can damage property.

“Native wildlife can carry mites, ticks, lice, fleas, flukes, roundworms, tapeworms, rabies, distemper, tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, and skin diseases,” Russell said. “Some of these can be transmitted to humans.”

The best help people can offer wild animals is to leave them alone.

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Commission discusses ‘vote by mail’ options Discussion was held regarding “vote by mail” proposCOMMISSION als that are being talked about in the news. Ronetta Burton, election authority, stated that these proposals involve mailing every registered voter an absentee ballot for each election, and would be extremely costly for the county as it would require mailing out about 5,800 ballots for each election.

Ronetta stated that as election authority she is not in favor of these proposals. Not only the cost is prohibitive, but it would bypass the procedures in place now to insure the identity of a voter is verified before accepting an absentee ballot.

This is NOT the same as our current absentee ballot process which allows anyone that wants/ needs to vote absentee to do so by contacting the clerk’s office and requesting an application.

The current practice is to verify the signature on the ballot envelope with the signature on the voter registration card before accepting an absentee ballot.

This eliminates any chance of fraud in the voting process.

Ronetta Burton also advised the commission that she was encouraging everyone that wants to vote in the April 7 General Municipal Election, which is now postponed to June 2, to contact her office and request an absentee ballot. The process is simple. The return ballots do not have to be notarized generally; the return envelopes come with postage already paid, and the absentee process allows voters to exercise their right to vote COUNTY

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Sheriff Incident Report

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www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 4/14/2020 12:07 am - Altamont investigation.

• Randy Worthey, Gallatin, was arrested and transported to Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail (DDRJ). A warrant was issued, and bond was denied.

11:40 pm - Jamesport investigation.

4/15/2020 6:35 pm - Pattonsburg investigation.

4/16/2020 2:48 pm - Winston investigation.

4/17/20 6:06 pm - Altamont investigation.

6:26 pm – Winston, deer vs. vehicle. No injuries reported.

4/18/2020 5:25 pm - Winston investigation.

4/19/2020 1:04 pm - Jamesport investigation.

3:40 pm - Jamesport investigation.

4:05 pm - Jamesport investigation.

4:51 pm - Altamont investigation.

• Dennis Swearingin, 39, Gallatin, was arrested and transported to DDRJ. A warrant was issued, and bond denied.

• Brittany Karstens, 36, Gallatin, was arrested and transported to DDRJ for investigative hold.

11:14 pm - Gallatin cows out on Highway 13. Owner contacted.

4/20/2020 1:24 - Gallatin investigation.

while staying home to be safe in this COVID-19 pandemic.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised that a tube had been removed in Harrison Township where the railroad is working. The commission gave permission to replace the tube as soon as possible. Discussion was held on a closed bridge in Harrison Township. Discussion was held on an issue in Jefferson Township at 140th Street and Reel Avenue.

The crew will add riprap there as soon as they can. They also discussed a tube that needs replaced in Salem Township on 185th Street. Discussion was held regarding the purchase of an additional dump truck.

James and Donald will check on one located in Iowa next week.

Discussion was held regarding a portion of July Avenue in Grand River Township and whether it was on the CART system. It was determined that it was, but it had not been receiving rock from the township.

Discussion was held regarding the progress of the Saber Road FEMA project in Union Township. Ronetta Burton, county clerk, will check with FEMA and see if the bid can be let now. Greg Lewis, FEMA, was contacted and it was determined the bid could be let at this time.

Discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of the bids received. Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept the bid of Kurt Esbeck Construction, LLC, for $6,506 pending adjustments to the bid specs; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. James Lewis will order the tubes required for the project.

Discussion was held regarding current courthouse rules and procedures. No changes will be made to the existing policy at this time. The policy will remain that there will be only one employee per office at any one time.

All offices will remain open, with as many employees as possible working from home.

Elizabeth Plotner, Library Director, spoke to the commission by phone to advise them Shonna Morrison had resigned from the board effective April 1.

The commission will advertise for someone to be appointed for this unexpired term remaining until June 2022.

Discussion was held regarding which insurance bid the county would be accepting this year. Wayne Uthe made a motion to continue with Midwest Public Risk for insurance for the 2020-2021 coverage year, and to make that agreement with them directly; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.

The commission received notification from Windstream Communications that they would like to update the equipment on five of their existing locations in Daviess County.

Permission was granted.

Robert Mazur, court security, met with the commission to update them on ongoing courthouse procedures and adjustments.

The commission spoke to Lance Rains, Gallatin Administrator, to inquire about repairs to the courthouse water meter.

They were told parts have been ordered.

Larry Adams, Jr., deputy sheriff, met with the commission to present the sales contract for the sale of Allen, the drug dog, to Jared Hogan. The sale is final and effective March 25, 2020.

This information is taken from the minutes of the April 15, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission.

David Cox, first district commissioner, called the meeting to order. Wayne Uthe, second district commissioner, was present. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, attended by conference call.

Increased number of burglaries The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has been diligently investigating an increased number of burglary crimes in Daviess County.

Please check on your outbuildings, storage sheds, and homes, making sure they are locked and secured.

There has been an increase in these sorts of crimes in our area recently.

The Sheriff’s Office wants you to be aware that Daviess County officers are working diligently to solve these crimes and to keep our county safe.

In addition, if you notice any suspicious activity or have any information regarding recent burglary activity, please contact the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office at 660-663-2031.

On April 17, the Supreme Court of Missouri extended the suspension of in-person court proceedings through May 15, 2020, in all appellate and circuit courts, including all associate, family, juvenile, municipal and probate divisions, as well as grand jury proceedings. Judges may exercise their discretion to conduct Dennis Swearingin, 39, Al- tin, sold the generator on April proceedings that do not require in-person appearances through tamont, was arrested April 19, 17. Karstens was arrested and teleconferencing, video confer- charged with burglary second placed on investigative hold.

A computer check shows that encing, or other available tech- degree, D felony, and misdenology. To view the entire or- meanors of property damage Swearingin currently has a failder, go to the Missouri Supreme and stealing, in connection with ure to appear arrest warrant in a burglary on 242nd Street in Clay County, a revoked Missouri Court website.

Before Judge Brent Elliott rural Gallatin that occurred in driver’s license, and no permanent living address. He also has on April 17, a change of venue to April.

According to the probable several criminal convictions Caldwell County was granted to Charles Burnett, who is charged cause statement prepared by the dating back to 2007.

Swearingin is a suspect in with stealing walnut logs from a Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Swearingin unlawfully entered a two additional burglary invesPattonsburg location in 2017.

Before Judge Ryan Horsman steel shed on the above proper- tigations in Daviess County, on April 15, a jury trial was set for ty, gaining access by forcefully which the sheriff’s office will ty viess Coun Aug. 25, 2020, for Da Forrest Kelly. bending a sheet of metal to gain be forwarding to the Daviess He is charged with failure to reg- access. Swearingin allegedly County prosecutor requesting took a generator. Swearingin charges be filed. ister as a sex offender.

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Governor extends ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order through May 3, but he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ Governor Mike Parson extended the statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order through May 3 and announced the state’s initial framework to help Missouri safely and gradually move into the recovery phase of COVID-19.

“We are seeing very early signs in the data leading us to be cautiously optimist that Missouri is beginning to slow the course of the infection and see improvement, even in our hardest hit areas like St. Louis and Kansas City,” Governor Parson said. “Today (April 16) I am extending the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ Order through Sunday, May 3, so we can prepare to reopen the economy and get Missourians back to work.”

Governor Parson thanked Missourians for their efforts and commitment to following the “Stay Home Missouri Order,” which has helped improve projections for the course of COVID-19 in Missouri.

“I’m so proud of the people

of Missouri,” Governor Parson said. “You have listened. You have taken social distancing seriously. You have looked out for each other, and you have followed the Stay Home Order.

Because of your diligent efforts and sacrifices, we are able to put Missourians back to work.”

Between now and May 4, the Governor’s Office will continue to monitor the situation and work with Missouri’s hospitals, health care providers, public health experts, business leaders, and state departments to develop a plan.

The state’s approach to recovery will be deliberate and data-driven with two initial phases intended to protect those most at risk of exposure to COVID-19 while returning Missouri to a new normal.

The “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan will rest on four essential pillars: 1. Rapidly expand testing capacity and volume in the state, including testing for those who

Loren Wayne Sutton 1939-2020 Loren Wayne Sutton, 80, Hale, died April 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, Kansas City.

Wayne was born the son of Homer and Eva (Kelly) Sutton on June 8, 1939 in Weatherby. He was a 1957 graduate of Jamesport Tri-County High School. He served in the United Army for four years and the United States Air Force for 16 years, retiring in 1978.

He was united in marriage to Arlene Acton on Dec. 4, 1992 in Hale. She survives of the home.

He worked for the Chillicothe Police Department and the Livingston County Sherriff’s Office from 1978 until 1984. He was a Communications Specialist for the Army Corps of Engineers from 1984 until 2001.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David.

Additional survivors include son, Troy Sutton of Austin, TX; daughter, Kim Acton of Hale; brother, William (Dorothy)

Sutton of Chillicothe; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for Loren Sutton will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1 p.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, on Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Sutton Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601.

Deaths

Marian I. Thudium 1920-2020 Marian I. Thudium, 99, Liberty, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hillcrest Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Private family graveside services at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin.

are currently contagious and those who have developed immunity to the virus.

2. Expand reserves of PPE by opening public and private supply chains and continuing to utilize Missouri businesses in that effort.

3. Continue to monitor and, if necessary, expand hospital and health care system capacity, including isolation and alternate care facilities for those that cannot self-quarantine at home.

4. Improve ability to predict potential outbreaks using Missouri’s public health data This approach combines a number of sources on data specific to Missouri, allowing state leaders to evaluate the situation locally, regionally, and statewide. Localized data includes the following: • Hospitalization of known and presumed COVID-19 cases • Relative population density and mobility • Lab testing results • Health care facility capacity to treat COVID-19, including available hospital beds and ventilators “Missouri is incredibly diverse, and our reopening efforts will be careful, deliberate, and done in phases,” Governor Parson said. “We must be ready for a slow but steady road to recovery with some sort of social distancing continuing even as we begin to reopen the economy. I look forward to seeing Missourians safe, healthy, and back to work.”

Governor Parson’s “Stay Home Missouri” Order took effect on April 6, stating that individuals currently residing within the state of Missouri shall avoid leaving their homes or places of residence unless necessary. All guidelines in the Order will remain the same.

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8 Her passion is horses her. “My passion has always been horses and I needed to somehow, someway make a career with horses,” she says.

Since she’d always trained horses, Michaela thought that was the route she needed to go -- find a trainer to intern under and then branch out on her own. Meanwhile, she continued looking for a job. That’s when she came across the opening at Horse & Rider.

“I took a leap of faith applying as I didn’t meet all of the job requirements,” Michaela says. “The job required three years of editorial experience and I only had a summer internship.”

She applied, anyway, and made it through the interview process, then she waited. Finally, she received a phone call offering her the job.

While a lot of people will say that to get involved in the Western industry you have to have connections and know someone, Michaela says that’s not true.

“I had very few connections in the industry — and none of them led me to this job,” she says. “It’s not who you know; it’s what you know.”

Michaela’s first digital article for Horse & Rider was about how she used to read Horse & Rider while growing up. In 4-H and FFA, Michaela judged horses and within Horse & Rider is a section called ‘Conformation Clinic’. This is the first page she’d turn to when she received the magazine in the mail.

The job is a natural fit for Michaela’s personality. “Being a life-long equestrian, I am able to able to have a sincere and relatable voice for the readers of Horse & Rider,” she says.

If she has a problem with her own horse, she can call an expert trainer like Sherry Cervi, Brad Barkemeyer, or Julie Goodnight, and ask them questions, then turn around and write an article on it.

“It’s also great to be in an office of like-minded individuals,” Michaela says. “We all ride, and we all know horses.”

The office is the headquarters for The Team Roping Journal, Equus, Practical Horseman, Dressage Today, American Cowboy, Stablemanagement, and Equimanagement.

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April 22, 2020

MSHSAA opens the door, gives option to possible summer time contests

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In a news release last Thursday, the Missouri State High School Activities Association voted to bypass portions of MSHSAA bylaws to make summer contact between coaches and athletes an optional decision for member schools.

MSHSAA ByLaw 1.5 requires member schools to establish a period of nine consecutive days beginning on a Saturday and lasting to the second following Sunday, in which no contact takes place between school coaches and students. With Thursday’s decision, a school may choose to comply with this dead period or allow teams to hold activities.

The decision also allows teams to have more than 20 days of contact in which coaching or instruction takes place.

In another decision, the Board of Directors voted to allow 2020 high school seniors to

be viewed as enrolled students through the summer. This will allow them to represent their schools in summertime interscholastic competition.

“Hopefully this will allow schools to play contests against other schools to provide closure and recognition for students and allow teams and kids to play together this summer,” said MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn.

Dr. Urhahn stressed that all decisions about summer-related activities must first be approved and cleared by the CDC, state and local health departments, and the Governor.

“The end of social distancing and ‘safe at home’ is still not clearly visible yet, and summer activities may not be possible due to the covid-19 pandemic and its own timeline,” Dr. Urhahn said.

Winston students make the grade

This past February Michaela Jaycox qualified for the semifinals of RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo on her horse DD, alongside fellow north Missouri native Randee Prindle.

“I’m thankful to have a job that ties together my love for horses and writing,” Michaela says. “The job really is a dream come true.”

Winston High School has announced 3rd quarter honor roll.

A Honor Roll Seniors: Holly Caldwell and Kathryn Barnes.

Juniors: Marshall Farrell, Reggie Harrison, Kathrynne Thompson, Brandon Barton, Jakub Hisel, Teagan Caldwell, Sam Hunt, Jordan Hoppenthaler, Tarryn Smith, and Kaden Ragan.

Sophomores: Brian Lewis, Jacob Uthe, and Abby Rhoades.

Freshmen: Lilyenne Hocker, Megan Christensen, Braden Lee, Emily Waln, and Taige Caldwell.

8th Grade: Paige Lang, Eli Uthe, Marissa Uthe, Noel Nelson, Zoe Taylor, CJ Mullikin, and Sage Eiken.

7th Grade: Nora Hoffman and Levi Youtsey.

B Honor Roll Seniors: Madison Potts, Scott Alexander, and Thomas Kile.

Juniors: Laney Hatfield, and Hannah Hullinger.

Sophomores: Jordyn Inman, Asher Vaughn, Amy Caldwell, Madisyn Beaty, Emry Lebert, Tanleigh Sheetz, and Emma Heldenbrand.

Freshmen: Cory Parker, Karlee Goll, Spencer Pliley, Kortny Estes, Raegan Wollam, Jacob Muessig, Isaac Hurlbert, Hailey West, Destany West, and Calyssa Johnson.

8th Grade: Madison Waln, Emma Beck, Trevor Florez, and Trinaty West.

7th Grade: Alyssa Batson, Cooper Ball, Conner Parker, Tryson Caldwell, Nancy Kimble, Marcas Eaton Johnson, Shealyn Pliley

Support staff retained at N. Daviess All the support staff at North COVID-19. At that date a total of Daviess were retained for the 62 students were enrolled.

2020-21 school year during a Junior high and high school meeting of the Board of Educa- teachers have set up online tion held April 13. learning while the students The ball field lights will be learn at home. Online programs turned on at 8:20 p.m. for 20 include Edmodo, Google Classminutes and 20 seconds on room, and Blackboard.

Friday nights, in honor of the Elementary teachers are 2020 graduating class at North preparing hard copies for their Daviess. Due to COVID-19, the students. calendar was adjusted to move Breakfasts and lunches were graduation for the seniors to a being prepared starting April 6 later date to be determined. The and delivered on Mondays and signing of their diplomas was Wednesdays. Homework picktabled until the May meeting. up and drop-off is also being conProm has been postponed and ducted on these days. Campus will hopefully be rescheduled Cupboard is being distributed later. to families. currentPrincipal week folder beforere-altering Kelly Hightree MAPthis and ad.

EOC testing have ported that the last day of school all been cancelled. conducted at the North Daviess No school board election was building was March 18, due to needed. The old board was adstay-home orders brought on by journed, and the new board was called to order. The officers were nominated as follows: president, Jason Lewis; vice president, Paul Caven; secretary, Natalie May; and treasurer James Duly.

The board approved the 20202021 Sports Cooperative with Pattonsburg for junior high girls fall softball.

The next meeting was set for 6 p.m. on May 18 in the cafeteria or conference room in Jameson or by conference call.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the North Gallatin Publishing Co. Daviess School Board meeting held April 13. Board mem609B South Main bers present were Paul Caven, Natalie May, Jason Lewis, Amy McMahon, David Lainhart and Open Weekdays 8-5 Patty Baker.

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awards. Burns is a graduate of Helping Youth Maximize Agricultural eXperiences Academy and Public Speaking Academy.

She attended National FFA Convention & Expo, and State FFA Leadership Camp.

In addition to FFA, Addison was a member of Future Business Leaders of America; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; National Honor Society; and student council.

After graduating high school, Burns’ plans include attending college to study architectural design. Burns said she wants to expand her swine operation.

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1. 1970-71 Bulldogs (25-5) 8. 2003-04 Bulldogs (21-8) 4. 1990-91 Bulldogs (27-1) 5. 1998-99 Bulldogs (24-4) 3. 1972-73 Bulldogs (25-5) 6. 1994-95 Bulldogs (23-6) 2. 1991-92 Bulldogs (27-2) 7.

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GHS Hoops Madness semifinals

Third team from the 90s advances

The opening round of GHS Duke Burge, Patrick Dickinson, Colby Hoops Madness Guessing Swanstone, Kyle Hefley, Marcus Lacy, Game is nearly completed, Jason McGee, Aaron Everly, Drayson thanks to this week’s victory by Leeper, Dillon Bird, Garett Houghton, the 1991-92 team over the 1985JB Stevens, Kyle Andrew, Nic Burrell,

by Dennis Cox 86 squad.

Andrew Adkison, Brett Wilkinson, JusThe winning team consists of tin Duffy, Kevin Turley and Levi Alden.

Will Salmon, Daniel Madison, Scott Shipers, Clint The 1970-71 team, skippered by Ed WeissenPitzenbarger, Chris Feiden, Bobby Wigglesworth, bach, finished 25-5 and GRC co-champion, regionJamee Hunt, Aaron Steigerwalt, David Woodruff, al champion and state quarterfinalist before losEric Critten, Eric Hamilton, Cody Bird, Sonny ing to Cairo High School in the state’s final round Painter, Roger Harris, Mike Beck, Jason Burns, of eight. Team members were Howard Weldon, Matt Strasser, Nathan Taylor and Brett Steward. Dennis Morrissey, Phil Gooding, Richard ReynThe final first round match up pits the #8 team olds, Rick McCloud, Ray Cason, Sam Curtis, Greg from 2003-04 against the squad from 1970-71.

Graham, Jack Daniels, John Bennett, Larry WilThe 2003-04 team won district and sectional son, Keith Morrissey and Kenny Youtsey. titles but lost to unbeaten Lone Jack in the state The Hoops semifinal matchup to follow will be quarterfinal round. Members of the 21-8 team, the 1994-95 team against the 1991-92 squad. coached by David Prather, were Jeremiah Gibson,

SEASON PASS

Tri-County offers teaching contract, approves coops Tri-County R-7 School Board offered a teaching contract to Alison Lowrey, pending a background check, during their meeting held April 8.

The board approved the following sports cooperatives: junior high football with Gallatin (host school); junior high softball with North Daviess (TriCounty as host school); varsity fall baseball with North Daviess (Tri-County as host school); and varsity spring baseball with Gallatin (Tri-County as host

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school).

The board moved to table the swearing in and reorganization until the next meeting when all members are physically present. The superintendent’s report was given.

Tri-County will not be required to hold an election in June, moved from April 7, as the number of candidates equaled the number of open board positions. Incumbents Brent Dustman, Jeremy Turner and Trent Brewer will be serving another

three-year term on the board.

During the new business session, the board heard an update on the school plans and response to the COVID-19 Epidemic.

No action was taken after a discussion concerning the budget. During the executive session, the board tabled the classified evaluations and extra duty contracts until the May meeting.

The next regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. on May 7 in the superintendent’s office.

Crouse a state winner Tom Joe Crouse of Gallatin won the Missouri FFA Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award. Crouse, a senior at Gallatin R-5 High School, is the son of Gene and Carrie Crouse.

He is a member of the Gallatin FFA Chapter.

Crouse’s supervised agricultural experience program consists of raising horses and rodeoing. He owns two horses and uses them for calf roping at competitions across the country. In 2019, he competed in about 50 rodeos and earned income from his winnings. Crouse placed second in tie-down roping at the 2018 National High School Rodeo Finals. Crouse was named the 2019 United Rodeo Association Open Calf-Roping Champion.

In FFA, Crouse competed at the state level in the forestry evaluation career development event. He attended the National FFA Convention & Expo, and Missouri FFA Convention.

In addition to FFA, Crouse

participated in football, where he served as team captain, and wrestling, where he competed at state. Outside of school, Crouse also is active in the Missouri High School Rodeo Association and United Rodeo Association.

After graduating high school, Crouse’s plans include attending college to study agriculture.

Crouse said he plans to continue working toward earning the American FFA Degree.

Equine Science Entrepreneurship is one of 46 proficiency award areas recognized at the state level. William Woods University Equestrian Studies, sponsored this award.

More honors to come During the week of April 20, videos prepared by the 20192020 State FFA Officers will be released. The videos will announce Proficiency Award winners (both Area and 1st/2nd state winners), National Chapter Award winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze Emblem categories) and the final four members in each of the four Star State categories (Placement, Agribusiness, Agriscience and Farmer).

A convention is planned for later in the summer (in person or virtual) to focus on recognizing the achievements of FFA members and chapters while providing the state officer team the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of a challenging FFA year. The plan for the event is to recognize not only proficiency winners, but also FFA chapters and their placing in the award program and to name the star state winner in placement, agribusiness, agriscience and farmer along with other member recognitions like the State FFA Degree recipients.

10 How’s agriculture holding up? MU professor provides some answers As COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States, the agricultural industry is facing challenges related to demand, the workforce, and widespread uncertainty. Scott Brown, an associate extension professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is available to speak about the issues facing the industry during this unprecedented time. Below, Brown answers common questions about how the agricultural economy is doing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

Q

. How is the agricultural economy in the U.S. faring during this crisis? Are farmers taking a hit?

A

. U.S. farmers are finding many challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak. There is considerable uncertainty around corn and soybean crops, which are being planted in increased numbers after last year’s flooding and wet weather disrupted the crops.

Corn-based ethanol, for instance, continues to suffer as crude oil prices have remained below $25 a barrel. The rock-bottom oil prices are due, at least in part, to the economic downturn resulting from the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many ethanol plants are now idled as turning corn into fuel is not financially profitable.

Livestock farmers have also seen markets turn considerably lower with the outbreak of COVID-19. Futures prices for live cattle (25% lower), hogs (35% lower) and milk (20% lower) have all moved down over the past two months. This has strained livestock producers to figure out how to find markets for their products. In some cases, milk producers have been forced to dump milk because there is simply no room for it at processing plants.

Q

. Grocery store shelves have been emptied in some cases, and yet farmers are not able to secure a market for their products.

What is the problem?

A

. The loss of the foodservice industry has created a dramatic decline in the demand for agricultural products. At the same time, consumers are stocking up on grocery store purchases to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. The USDA estimated that food-at-home purchases by consumers totaled $781 billion in 2018 while food-away-from-home purchases totaled $931 billion — that ratio looks a lot more lopsided right now. It has been a monumental task to change an infrastructure designed to provide a significant percentage of products for the food service industry to now increase product flow to groceries. COVID-19 challenges have also directly affected agricultural processing facilities that have had to shutter for periods of time as their workers test positive for COVID-19. Processing speeds have also slowed as companies practice social distancing measures in these facilities.

Changing from a food service demand driven market to a grocery demand driven market has dramatically altered prices.

Wholesale pork belly prices (bacon) have tumbled from $0.90 per pound in mid-March to nearly $0.30 per pound by early April.

Cheese, butter, ribs and chicken wings have also seen significant price declines as they tend to be primarily consumed away from home. On the other hand, pork loin — popular with grocery shoppers — has jumped from $0.75 per pound in mid-March to $1.00 per pound by early April fueled by grocery demand.

Q. Will there be lasting impacts from this crisis?

A. There will likely be long-term impacts on agriculture from

the COVID-19 outbreak. Some farmers, processors, distributors, and others will be forced to exit the industry as a result of the severe economic situation they face today. It is too early to know exactly how much change will unfold, as it depends on how quickly recovery can begin once the U.S. relaxes current measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

There is hope, however. The phase one trade agreement signed with China before COVID-19 began to dominate world headlines may soon give U.S. farmers stronger and much-needed demand for their products. As the Chinese economy begins the recovery process and works to fulfill trade commitments made under the phase one agreement, demand will rise accordingly.

Before the COVID-19 crisis unfolded, international demand for U.S. agricultural products started the year strong with U.S. pork exports up more than 40% above year ago levels in February of this year.

Q

. What government programs are available to help agriculture survive the economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 outbreak?

A. The U.S. Congress included funding in the third round of

stimulus (CARES Act) to support agriculture. Specifically, $9.5 billion was available to assist specialty crop producers; producers who support local food systems such as farmers markets, schools, and restaurants; and livestock producers, including dairy. The USDA is currently working on programs to implement this new funding and have looked to industry to provide ideas for new programs.

There is reason to believe that once we relax the current measures put in place to combat COVID-19, agriculture could see a much-improved economic picture. Refilling foodservice pipelines as restaurants reopen could push prices for many agricultural commodities higher later in 2020. At this point, it remains important to help agriculture survive the current economic downturn until recovery can begin.

April 22, 2020

To save your ash, you need an insecticide!

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is becoming more widespread in Missouri with 78 counties known to have this tree-killing pest. If you have a live ash tree in your yard and you’d like to see it stay that way, now is the time to treat it with an insecticide.

What insecticide should you use? That’s a great question! Not all products will protect your tree from EAB, so it’s important to understand your options when it comes to this pest. Check out MDC’s EAB Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners for a list of insecticides recommended by EAB experts.

In addition to brushing up on insecticides, follow these steps when considering ash treatments: 1. Make sure your tree is an ash! Learn to identify ash trees in this MDC video.

2. Check the health of your tree. Look for dead branches, sprouts growing from the trunk, and woodpecker damage. If more than 50% of the tree’s canopy is dead, it likely can’t be saved.

3. Measure your tree at chest height. If the diameter is 20 inches or less, you can treat the tree yourself using a soil drench insecticide purchased online or at your local garden center. If the tree is larger than 20 inches in diameter, it needs to be treated by a professional arborist. Visit www. treesaregood.org for a list of certified arborists in your area.

4. Now is the time to treat! The best time for homeowners to apply EAB treatments is during the spring as ash trees are leafing out. Waiting until later in the growing season can lead to slower uptake by the tree and less protection from EAB. For questions related to EAB or ash tree treat-

ments, send an email to forest.health@mdc. mo.gov or call MDC’s Forest Entomologist, Robbie Doerhoff, at (573)815-7901, extension 2906.

For MDC’s EAB Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners, visit short.mdc.mo.gov/ZSq.

An ash tree shows extensive “bark blonding” caused by woodpeckers dining on EAB larvae. MDC photo

Give your family an international flair: Host an exchange student Bring the world together by hosting a foreign exchange student. World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school students from over 30 countries: Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, the former Soviet Union Countries, Norway, and more.

Couples and families with and without children in the home are all encouraged to host. You can choose to host a student for a semester of the school year.

Each World Heritage student is fully insured, brings his/her own personal spending money, and expects to contribute to his/her share of household responsibilities, as well as being

included in normal family activities and lifestyles.

Imagine the world of peace and greater understanding.

Imagine yourself as part of the solution. Today’s teens are tomorrow’s parents, international businesspeople and possibly even future political leaders.

Share your corner of America by helping a foreign exchange student experience life in your area.

For more information contact area coordinator Tiffany Wilson at 816-807-2765 or go online at www.whhosts.com or email us at tiffany@world-heritage.org.

Churches report Fairview Pastor Shadrach Landry continues to bring his prayers and messages online each Sunday to keep all safe during this Covid-19 emergency. Pastor’s message was “A New Heart” and scripture was from Ezekiel 36. The video is on the website at Fairviewchurchwinston.com.

You can tune in at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Fairview continues to pray for our communities.

Friends in Christ We watched the sermon from our homes on northpoint. org. Praise songs were “For the Cross” and “O Praise the Name.” The message “Messy Middle” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, Georgia, was based on Romans 5:12-17, Hebrews 4:14-15, and Romans 8:22-24.

Gallatin First Baptist Sunday, April 26, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship on Live-Stream.

Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study has been cancelled until further notice. No choir practice until further notice. Youth Group and Pioneer Club have been cancelled until further notice. Save the Dates: VBS will be July 12-17 “Concrete & Cranes” motto: Jesus! Our Strong Foundation! Summer camp dates are June 15-20 (youth), June 22-27 (youth), June 29-July 2 (kids).

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What good is pestilence?

Church Families Celebrating the Risen Lord Jesus at Home: GALLATIN

By Pastor Steve Ellison

Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, Evangelist; Lord’s Day

services 10 a.m.; Evening services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 663-3957.

First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro.

Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor. Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transporta- tion, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org

First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m.

Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228 Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev. Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday

School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m.

Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30

a.m. and Worship 11 a.m.

Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660.

772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com

ALTAMONT

United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.

WINSTON

First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday &

Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577

Fairview Community Church

10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

— Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-

United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.

JAMESPORT

United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m.

Church of Christ (108 N. Williams)

— Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

Pestilence brings many questions. COVID-19 has brought to light many of the most important questions that have ever been asked and that could possibly be asked.

Who caused COVID-19 and other viruses? I will not attempt to answer that question here except to say that God is not the author of evil and that humans really do a poor job of defining evil. What good could possibly come from COVID-19 and other pestilence?

Romans 8:26-39 sheds light on this all-important question. The passage begins by reminding us that we have an indispensable aid in the person of the Holy Spirit. Do not neglect to avail yourself of the Holy Spirit's help in this and every matter. Romans 8:28 is a very familiar and much misinterpreted verse, “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (NASU) Read properly and especially in context, this verse generates difficult questions about me and others. How is this thing that I view as bad, working together for my good?

Do I love God? Am I called according to His purpose? The answers could not be more important. Perhaps the answers will be painful to face, but face them we must. God has spoken fully and completely in the Bible. You will find the answers there.

The passage continues, “For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” (v.29-30, NASU) Clearly, the point here is to define exactly what is meant by God causing all things to work together for good. I see no mention of my comfort, safety, or happiness.

What I do see is that which will bring joy which supersedes those three concerns. “The good” is being conformed to the image of Christ which will one day be concluded in joining Christ the firstborn in the resurrection from the dead. Future glorification is part of the promise. Saved from the penalty of sin, saved from bondage to sin, and saved from the very presence of sin is part of the package also. How certain is this declaration from God? The passage answers, “If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring a charge against God's elect? God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (v.31b-35, NASU) If the triune Godhead, delivered the Son to Incarnation and Crucifixion, is there any possibility that God will neglect to complete the transaction? Certainly not! God will complete the good work He has begun in you. If you love God and are called according to His purpose, there is nothing that can separate you from Him or thwart His purpose in you and for you. Tribulation cannot, persecution, famine, war, and COVID-19 cannot. I implore you to let the Bible search you and try you to see if you pass the disclaimer at the beginning of the passage. Is there concrete evidence that you love God? Is there tangible evidence that you are called according to His purpose?

(You can email Pastor Ellison at pastorsteve8800@gmail.com)

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Liberty Baptist

— Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m.

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United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

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Christian Church — Terry Oliphant, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.;

Fellowship 10:15; Church and Communion 10:30 a.m.

Oak Ridge Church (north of Old Pattonsburg) — Dwight Schell, lay

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Word of Life Christian Fellowship — Clyde Hulet, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Bible prayer meeting 7 p.m.

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DAVIESS COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT For the year ending December 31, 2019 2019 Salaries Assessor $46,874.00

Collector / Treasurer $46,874.00

Coroner $14,053.00 General Fund

Prosecuting Attorney $55,085.00

County Clerk $46,874.00

Road & Bridge Fund

Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund

Public Administrator $23,460.00

Assessment Fund

Frazier Trust Fund

Recorder $46,874.00

Mays Trust Fund

Care Center Lease Fund

Jackson Twp Grant Maintenance Fund

Totals BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2019 Receipts: Property Tax Sales Tax Intergovernmental Revenue Fees Recorder Recoupment Charges for Services Election Reimbursements Licenses and Permits Grants Interest Income Miscellaneous Transfers In Total Receipts

2,658,391.32

1,488,354.14

383,006.01

459,937.14 1,323,435.11 470,328.08 519,761.76 30,218.00 22,485.25 66,431.10 4,849.00 5,343.56 27,330.60 17,057.76 5,772.87 2,952,950.23

170,776.15 403,832.91 1,034.48 364,703.42 30,218.00 13,885.25 33,452.10 4,849.00 5,343.56 23,293.57 5,280.81 4,484.92 1,061,154.17

147,839.00 515,768.54 390,552.58 74,768.34

Disbursements: County Commission County Clerk Elections Buildings & Grounds Employee Fringe Benefits Collector/Treasurer Recorder of Deeds Circuit Clerk Court Administration Emergency Planning Public Administrator Prosecuting Attorney Juvenile Officer Coroner Sheriff Assessor Road & Bridge Transfers Out Emergency Adjustment Other Total Disbursements

106,477.18 107,989.42 32,921.42 102,637.82 92,908.52 93,992.29 70,744.79 21,856.01 8,947.87 28,307.39 30,354.62 95,329.02 24,295.66 26,092.55 493,703.27 201,279.74 1,058,046.92 71,204.60 0.00 602.99 134,247.31 2,801,939.39

106,477.18 107,989.42 32,921.42 102,612.26 92,908.52 93,992.29 70,744.79 20,656.01 8,947.87 28,307.39 30,354.62 95,329.02 24,295.66 26,092.55 15,404.46 4,250.00

BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2019

2,809,402.16

164,474.74

100,569.25

152,939.29

Domestic Violence Fund

148,250.72

6,384.35

1,838.59

6,730.00 12,000.00

431.00

66,000.00

District Commissioner $30,936.84

Capitol Improvements Fund

Veteran's Memorial Fund

183,103.94

13,862.63

141,321.99 403,833.66 9,432.43 2,250.00

62,147.59

40.00

7,675.00 32,979.00

925.00

1,583.88 3,432.64 7.00 1,134,876.98

15,607.66

Presiding Commissioner $32,976.84

Sheriff $51,566.00

212.18 5,435.64 1,175.95 422,339.86

206.37 2,908.67 105.00 247,343.62

163.29

270.46

271.89

23.61

1.91

1,175.23

128.21

163.29

270.46

66,271.89

18,753.61

432.91

1,175.23

168.21

25.56

1,200.00

478,298.81 197,029.74

67,591.76 0.00 2,496.75 132,897.31 1,064,269.28

1,058,046.92 139.08

3,463.76 -1,988.76

95.00

1,058,186.00

479,773.81

197,134.74

0.00

0.00

1,350.00 1,350.00

0.00

1,200.00

0.00

25.56

1,485,239.03

459,696.99

107,040.79

150,778.13

15,770.95

153,209.75

213,172.61

25,137.96

1,071.50

184,279.17

14,005.28

10.00

The above represents activity and balances in all county funds administered by the County Commission.

Totals 157,929.52

BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2019 Receipts: Fees/Other Interest Intergovernmental / Taxes Transfer In Total Receipts

76,227.19 413.57 66,894.69 3,764.70 147,300.15

Disbursements: Elections Tax Collections Recorder LEPC Prosecuting Attorney Public Health Sheriff Senior Services Emergency Adjustment Transfers out Total Disbursements

748.74 9,160.24 3,409.57 5,275.95 5,899.54 0.00 26,820.64 72,821.00 30,579.08 -463.91 3,794.70 158,045.55

BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2018

147,184.12

P A Training P A Check Adm. Fund Handling Fund 1,102.85 21,799.51

Sheriff Civil Fees Law Fund Enforcement Training Fund 1,076.93 10,194.49

Sheriff Dept.

Grants Fund

Sheriff's Inmate Security Revolving Fund Fund

2,484.25

6,886.33

Election Tax Maintenance Local Emrg Services Fund Fund Planning Comm.

Fund 10,752.48 3,916.36 12,386.74 6,644.36

1,207.01 1.86

30.00

2,028.50 1.33

7,834.14 14.33

0.00 3.71

4,955.00 12.61

6,042.66 11.34

2,414.68 7.61

15,222.39 76.96

1,208.87

30.00

2,029.83

681.50 8,529.97

3.71

4,967.61

6,054.00

2,422.29

15,299.35

Senior Services Fund

2,709.54

2,619.29 5,328.83

Emergency Planning Grant

36,574.75

378.31

3.88 26.85 66,894.69

28,209.39

66,925.42

463.91 28,673.30

Equitable Sharing-NITRO

Recorder's User Fee

Rec Tech Fund

4,970.86

28,501.97

10,259.33

7.45

3,490.00 203.61

2,110.00 15.91

7.45

3,693.61

2,125.91

748.74 9,160.24 3,409.57 5,275.95 325.00

5,574.54 2,479.23

10,185.60

1,722.86

12,383.46

49.49 72,821.00

325.00

5,574.54

2,479.23

681.50 10,867.10

0.00

1,722.86

12,383.46

748.74

9,160.24

5,275.95

30.00 72,851.00

26,273.44 -463.91 3,083.20 28,892.73

1,986.72

16,254.97

627.53

7,857.36

2,487.96

10,131.08

4,423.02

5,589.91

18,525.85

6,697.24

30,649.17

158.88

4,305.64

49.49

3,409.57

4,305.64

4,928.82

28,786.01

8,079.60

The above represents activity and balances in all county funds not administered by the County Commission, but by the appropriate elected official or elected/appointed board.

2019 ASSESSED VALUATION .................................... 140,611,520 General Revenue Senate Bill 40 Senior Services

Tax Rate Ceiling Tax Rate Levied 0.1193 0.01993 0.0922 0.0922 0.0498 0.0498

Delinquent Taxes, December 31, 2019 (included all political subdivisions)

$2,242,716.51

SCHOOL FUNDS Beginning Balance ............................ $33,266.29 Fines And Forfeitures .................... $130,258.72 Interest.................................................... $89.14 Total Amount Available ................. $163,614.15 Disbursements to School Districts: Pattonsburg R2................................ $15,511.85 North Daviess R3 .............................. $6,758.73 Gallatin R5 ....................................... $57,942.80 Winston R6 ...................................... $17,272.34 Tri-County R7 .................................. $16,145.88 Breckenridge CR1 .............................................

Hamilton CR2 .................................... $5,095.88 Cameron R1 ...................................... $2,682.04 Harrison County R2 .............................. $214.56 Harrison County R4 ........................... $2,574.76 Total Disbursements ..................... $124,198.84 Ending Cash Balance ...................... $39,415.31 Funds handled through the County Treasurer, for which acts as an agent are listed below. No warrants are drawn on these funds, and hence only the total receipts, disbursements, and balances are shown as follows:

Fines Beginning Balance............................. $33,266.29 Revenues ...................................... $130,347.86 Disbursements............................... $124,198.84 Ending Balance ................................. $39,415.31

County Employees Retirement Fund Beginning Balance............................... $2,867.21 Revenues ........................................ $77,580.06 Disbursements................................. $77,122.97 Ending Balance ................................... $3,324.30

Dep Sheriff Salary Supplement Fund Beginning Balance...................................... $0.00 Revenues .......................................... $3,500.00 Disbursements................................... $3,500.00 Ending Balance .......................................... $0.00

Central Dispatch for Emergency Services Beginning Balance...................................... $0.00 Revenues ...................................... $403,833.65 Disbursements............................... $403,833.65 Ending Balance .......................................... $0.00

Pros Attorney Deling Tax Beginning Balance...................................... $1.64 Revenues ................................................. $0.00 Disbursements.......................................... $0.00 Ending Balance .......................................... $1.64

Unclaimed Fees Beginning Balance........................... $385,588.57 Revenues ................................................. $0.00 Disbursements.......................................... $0.00 Ending Balance ............................... $385,588.57 P A Forfeitures Fund Beginning Balance.................................. $341.96 Revenues ................................................. $3.72 Disbursements.......................................... $0.00 Ending Balance ...................................... $345.68 Law Enforcement POST Grant Beginning Balance............................... $3,039.44 Revenues ............................................. $975.32 Disbursements...................................... $955.17 Transfers Out ..................................... $1,175.95 Ending Balance ................................... $1,883.64 Dep Sheriff Salary Supplemental Revenue Beginning Balance.................................. $429.77 Revenues ........................................ $11,320.02 Disbursements................................... $9,853.26 Ending Balance ................................... $1,896.53

Criminal Costs Funds Beginning Balance............................... $2,152.41 Revenues ...................................... $147,833.31 Disbursements............................... $148,936.50 Ending Balance ................................... $1,049.22

Prosecuting Attorney Retirement Fund Beginning Balance...................................... $0.00 Transfers In........................................ $5,049.00 Transfer Out...................................... $5,049.00 Ending Balance .......................................... $0.00

Overplus Fund Beginning Balance............................. $11,632.07 Revenues ............................................... $65.68 Disbursements................................... $1,019.74 Transfers Out .................................... $7,123.16 Ending Balance ................................... $3,554.85

Treasurer Ex-Officio Fund Beginning Balance...................................... $0.00 Revenues .......................................... $9,834.19 Disbursements................................... $9,834.19 Ending Balance .......................................... $0.00

Sheriff Forfeitures Fund....................................

Beginning Balance...................................... $0.37 Revenues ................................................. $0.00 Disbursements.......................................... $0.00 Ending Balance .......................................... $0.37 Bond Forfeitures Fund Beginning Balance...................................... $1.27 Revenues .......................................... $7,503.90 Disbursements................................... $4,404.09 Ending Balance ................................... $3,101.08

General Revenue Fund Access Done Easy .............................. $2,315.00 Adkison Electric ...................................... $110.06 Alaris Litigation Services ..................... $1,303.80 Andrea Patterson.................................... $438.05 Auto Advantage ...................................... $650.04 Barton’s Hardware & Appliance ........... $4,029.11 Bradley Jones ........................................... $45.00 BTC Bank ................................................. $44.25 Cameron Newspapers ............................ $600.00 Capitol Plaza .......................................... $208.12 Carrie Holcomb....................................... $150.00 Chapman and Cowherd....................... $2,100.00 Children’s Mercy Hospital .................... $4,000.00 City of Gallatin ................................... $16,592.55 Clean It Supply ....................................... $296.34 Clinton County Clerk................................. $59.40 Clinton County Treasurer........................ $599.99 CNA Surety .......................................... $2,675.00 County Commissioners Assoc of MO .. $1,825.00 Dancomp Computers.............................. $450.00 Daniel Jones & Associates ................ $10,000.00 Daviess Co Extension Council .......... $30,100.00 Diversified Security Corp ........................ $183.00 Dollar General ........................................ $338.82

Edward J. Rice Co, Inc ........................ $1,911.43 Elaine Bohannon .................................... $100.00 Election Judges, Mileage & Training .. $4,603.50 Gallatin Lions Club ................................. $100.00 Jameson Lions Club ................................. $50.00 Elkins-Sawyers Company....................... $434.40 Eric Corwin .......................................... $1,466.62 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO ................ $34.00 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ......................................................... $603,334.77 Faucett Appraisal Services, Inc .............. $800.00 First Bankcard VISA ............................ $9,046.67 Foster Fire Protection ............................. $307.00 Frontier Forensics Midwest ................. $3,300.00 Frost Automotive..................................... $198.45 Gallatin Lumber Company ...................... $238.35 Gallatin Publishing Company .............. $4,843.74 Gallatin R-V High School .......................... $20.56 Grand River Heating and Cooling........ $7,018.92 Green Hills Communications .................. $205.35 Green Hills Regional Planning Comm ................. ............................................................. $3,794.85 Harrison County Ad-Visor ......................... $32.40 Henry Adkins & Sons ......................... $17,067.95 Hillyard Kansas City ............................... $984.14 Hilton Branson Convention Center ......... $436.80 Home Exchange Bank ....................... $15,404.46 Jury Scrip............................................. $4,985.37 Jack’s Muffler & Tire ............................ $2,038.67 Jane McKinsey ....................................... $317.50 Jason Smith ............................................ $648.06 Jerry’s Garage & C Store ......................... $75.00 K & K Printing ...................................... $4,691.50 Karpel Solutions ..................................... $200.00 Kayla Michael ...................................... $3,481.65 Knowink .................................................. $675.00 Konica Minolta Premier Finance.......... $1,598.40 Language Line Services ........................... $30.13 Legendary Lawn Care ......................... $1,500.00 Livingston County Juvenile Office ..... $24,295.66 Livingston County Public Defender ..... $2,487.55 Livingston County Clerk............................ $58.92 Lockwood Printing .................................. $708.66 MAC Trust............................................ $6,832.00 MACCEA - MO Assoc of Co Clk & Elec Auth ...... ................................................................ $575.00 MAPA - Mo Assoc of Pros Attornies..... $1,997.12 Mapping Solutions ............................... $1,280.00 Marco................................................... $1,314.81 [Continued on next page]

Gallatin North Missourian ~ April 22, 2020 — 13 [Continued from previous page] Marco Technologies............................. $2,385.47 Martz Electric ....................................... $9,892.00 MCMEA - MO Coroner ME Association .. $900.00 MACT - MO Assoc of County Treasurers ............ ................................................................ $400.00 Medical Examiner’s Office ................... $2,000.00 MFA Agri Service .................................... $820.11 MFA Oil ................................................... $530.00 Mid-Continent Micrographics .................. $958.86 Midland GIS Solutions ......................... $2,400.00 Midwest Pest Control.............................. $840.00 Midwest Public Risk of MO ................ $38,943.12 Minnick Supply Co .................................... $96.84 Missouri Network Alliance.................... $6,900.00 Missouri Urban Board ............................. $300.00 Mitchell Ott........................................... $1,078.00 MO Assoc of Counties ......................... $1,822.00 MO Circuit Clerk’s Association ............... $400.00 MO County Collector’s Association ........ $750.00 MO Department of Public Safety, Elevator .......... ................................................................ $157.40 MO State Agency for Surplus Property..... $98.00 MO Vocational Enterprises ..................... $738.70 MOPELRA .............................................. $175.00 MOPS - MO Office of Pros Services ........ $96.00 North Central MO Business Facilitation............... ............................................................. $2,000.00 North MO Solid Waste Management District ....... ................................................................ $612.30 Office Essentials .................................. $1,463.95 Pam Howard ........................................... $741.56 Pam McNeel ........................................... $396.00 Pattonsburg R-II ....................................... $20.56 Peggy Simmons ..................................... $107.17 Peyton Roberts Contracting ................ $3,350.00 Pierce Auto Supply ................................... $23.98 Postmaster ........................................ $13,725.50 Presto-X.................................................. $251.00 Quill ..................................................... $4,144.22 Rapid Removal Disposal ..................... $1,090.80 Rapidscan Systems, Inc ...................... $2,712.00 Recorder’s Assoc of MO ......................... $536.00 Ricoh USA .............................................. $981.34 Ronetta Burton ....................................... $967.66 Safeguard Business Systems................. $388.44 Sandy Dustman ...................................... $529.58 Schraeder Law Firm ............................ $9,990.23 SEM Applications.................................... $650.00 Shopko ..................................................... $37.21 Spectral Networks ............................. $10,410.00 Stan Coulson .......................................... $100.00 State Farm Insurance Co .................... $1,682.00 Statewide Reporters ............................... $266.40 Stith Funeral Home................................. $962.00 Summit Natural Gas of MO ............... $10,482.21 Tan Tar A Resort ..................................... $412.00 Todd Holcomb......................................... $200.00 Todd Miller .............................................. $270.00 Tomo Drug Testing.................................... $71.50 Tri-County Weekly .................................... $30.00 Tyler Technologies ............................... $7,067.02 United States Treasury ............................. $60.67 University Plaza Hotel ............................ $346.17 Wall Street Station .................................. $890.87 Wayne Uthe ............................................ $123.50 Windstream ......................................... $7,124.39 Total .............................................. $972,538.62

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Andrew’s Auto & Tire Service ................. $656.27 Auto Advantage ...................................... $122.75 Barton’s Hardware & Appliance .............. $108.70 Boone Construction Co, Inc............. $361,764.00 C & M Custom Sawing ........................ $5,875.55 City of Gallatin ..................................... $1,688.86 Daviess Co Soil & Water CD ............... $2,000.00 Daviess Co Spec Road District #1 ...... $4,944.50 Donald Ohlberg ...................................... $277.99 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ......................................................... $177,320.79 First Bankcard ........................................ $371.50 Foster Fire Protection ............................... $90.00 Frank Wheeler ........................................ $100.00 Frost Automotive.................................. $1,398.53 Gallatin Lumber Company ...................... $390.65 Gallatin Publishing Company ................. $365.00 Grand River Tire & Automotive, LLC ... $1,351.99 Harry Wheeler ........................................ $100.00 Highway 6 BP ...................................... $1,094.85 Howe Company ...................................... $978.58 Jack Horner’s Suppliers ......................... $603.20 James Lewis ........................................... $427.59 John Bohannon ...................................... $290.00 Johnson Trucking ..................................... $82.00 Jonas Miller Sawmill ............................ $3,846.00 K & K Printing ........................................... $96.00 Landes Propane ..................................... $211.55 Little Roadside Management ............... $1,829.02

MAC Trust............................................ $4,810.00 Metal Culverts.................................. $107,267.84 MFA Agri Service ................................. $1,785.84 MFA Oil ............................................. $11,360.03 Midwest Auto & Diesel Repair ............. $2,837.58 Midwest Public Risk of MO .................. $6,046.91 Murphy Tractor & Equipment .................. $616.94 Norris Quarries .................................. $22,940.95 Pierce Auto Supply .............................. $1,604.12 RTL Equipment ....................................... $709.85 Shannon McCrary................................... $200.00 Snyder & Associates............................ $9,507.18 Terry Implement Co ................................ $397.85 Tomo Drug Testing.................................. $480.50 Trager Limestone ............................ $320,724.07 William Haggard ....................................... $78.00 Windstream ............................................ $137.51 Winston Pit Stop ..................................... $838.04 Ziegler Ag Equipment, Inc ...................... $188.45 Total ........................................... $1,060,917.53

Tan Tar A Resort, Inc .............................. $613.28 Vanguard Appraisals.......................... $21,173.00 Vref Publishing ......................................... $95.00 Windstream ............................................ $256.84 Total .............................................. $197,183.97

Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund

Ben Becerra.............................................. $10.00 BTC Bank ................................................. $24.00 Cameron Newspapers, Inc ..................... $400.00 Dalton Youtsey........................................ $219.26 Donovan Stout .......................................... $95.00 Eden K9 Consulting & Training Corp ...... $174.00 Emergency Med Services of MO ............ $225.00 First Bankcard VISA ............................ $5,835.14 Gallatin Publishing Co .............................. $14.00 Gallatin Veterinary Clinic ........................ $155.50 Galls, LLC ................................................. $82.91 Grand Paws Pet Boarding & Salon .......... $36.00 Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital ............. $73.42 John Bohannon ...................................... $125.00 K & K Printing ........................................... $16.00 Maria Bickford......................................... $125.22 MFA Agri Service .................................... $629.14 Midwest Public Risk of MO ....................... $15.26 Patti Long ................................................. $73.61 Proforma .............................................. $1,014.78 Quill ........................................................ $211.76 Saint Luke’s Health System.................... $361.50 Steve Bohannon ..................................... $125.00 Sweet Baby B’s Bakery ............................ $96.00 Sweet Stitchers KC................................. $282.89 Symbol Arts ............................................ $115.00 The Armory ............................................. $364.65 Total ................................................ $10,900.04

Applied Concepts, Inc............................. $292.00 Auto Advantage ................................... $6,922.58 Barton’s Hardware & Appliance .................. $7.79 Boss Hoss Car Wash ............................. $200.00 Bridgeman’s Wrecker Service ................ $475.00 Cameron Glass....................................... $225.00 Cameron Kwik Lube & Car Wash ........... $614.95 Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail District .... $438.22 Delmmar Communications .................. $1,045.40 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ......................................................... $362,684.41 First Bankcard .................................... $5,644.05 First Net ............................................... $2,284.40 Frost Automotive....................................... $84.26 Goodyear Tire & Rubber......................... $736.54 Greene County Justice Center ................. $90.00 Highway 6 BP ......................................... $692.21 Home Exchange Bank ......................... $8,000.00 Jack’s Muffler & Tire ............................... $863.38 Jerry’s Garage & C-Store ......................... $75.00 Lou Fusz Dodge ................................ $40,946.83 MAC Trust............................................ $3,923.00 Marco Technologies, LLC ....................... $140.00 MFA Oil .............................................. $10,662.29 Michael Auto Works ............................. $9,233.02 Midwest Public Risk of MO ................ $11,018.96 MO Sheriff’s Association ......................... $250.00 MO State Hwy Patrol CJ Tech Fund .... $6,960.00 MO Vocational Enterprises ..................... $205.15 MOPS MO Office of Prosecution Services ......... .................................................................. $75.00 nRoute Enterprises, LLC ........................ $210.75 Office Essentials ..................................... $268.83 OmnigoSoftware .................................. $7,992.00 Pettijohn Auto Center, Inc ....................... $267.19 Pierce Auto Supply ................................. $745.35 Postmaster ............................................. $220.00 PTS of America.................................... $3,696.00 Quill ........................................................ $619.17 Reflective Traffic Systems ...................... $135.67 Scotty’s Carriage Works, Inc ............... $1,329.98 Shopko ..................................................... $37.97 Trexcon ................................................ $5,700.26 Wall Street Station ............................... $4,940.08 Windstream ......................................... $3,874.58 Total .............................................. $504,827.27

Assessment Fund Barton’s Hardware & Appliance ................ $62.07 Camden on the Lake Resort................... $505.80 Environmental Sys Research Inst ....... $1,010.00 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ......................................................... $154,678.55 Faucett Appraisal Services, Inc ........... $1,000.00 First Bankcard ..................................... $1,567.28 Frost Automotive....................................... $14.92 Gallatin Publishing Company .............. $1,207.38 Heartland Ag-Business Group ................ $115.00 Heartland Construction Group ................ $280.00 K & K Printing ......................................... $392.50 MAC Trust............................................ $2,199.00 Marco Technologies............................. $1,589.70 MFA Oil ................................................... $673.33 Midland GIS Solutions ......................... $1,792.50 MO State Assessor’s Association ........ $3,040.00 Postmaster .......................................... $1,750.00 Quill ........................................................ $121.45 Sally Black ........................................... $1,461.97 Schraeder Law Firm ............................... $792.00 Spectral Networks .................................. $595.00 Stoney Creek In ...................................... $197.40

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Prosecutor’s Training Fund MO Assoc of Prosecuting Attorney ......... $250.00 MOPS - MO Office of Pros Services ........ $75.00 Total ..................................................... $325.00 Law Enforcement Training Fund First Bankcard VISA ............................ $1,979.23 MO Sheriff’s Association ......................... $500.00 Total .................................................. $2,479.23

Recorder Tech Fund Tyler Technologies .................................... $67.52 Spectral Networks, Inc............................ $210.00 Total ..................................................... $277.52

Pros Attny Admin. Handling Cost Fund Annie Gibson ....................................... $1,680.19 Clerk of the Supreme Court .................... $410.00 CNA Surety ............................................. $175.00 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ... $367.08 Mary Ann Teel ......................................... $294.34 Westbrook & Co, P.C. .......................... $2,822.93 Total .................................................. $5,749.54

LE POST Grant MO Sheriff’s Association ......................... $955.17 Total ..................................................... $955.17

Sheriff’s Civil Fund

Election Services A Rifkin Co .............................................. $201.01 First Bankcard .......................................... $47.73 Knowink .................................................. $500.00 Total ..................................................... $748.74

Veteran’s Memorial Fund Gallatin Lumber Company ........................ $25.56 Total ....................................................... $25.56

Senior Services Fund Daviess Co Active Aging Resource ... $32,000.00 Gallatin Publishing Company ................. $255.00 K & K Printing ........................................... $96.00 OATS, Inc ............................................ $1,500.00 Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Senior Center ........... ........................................................... $32,000.00 Serve Link Home Care ........................ $4,000.00 Total ................................................ $69,851.00 Inmate Security Fund Court Money ........................................ $3,000.00 Creative Product Source, Inc.................. $237.65 Digital Dolphin Supplies.......................... $206.00 First Bankcard ........................................ $933.59 Idemia Identity & Security .................... $4,902.70 Leads Online ....................................... $1,188.00 MO Sheriff’s Association ......................... $400.00 Quill ..................................................... $1,515.52 Total ................................................ $12,383.46

Sheriff’s Revolving Fund CNA Surety ............................................. $100.00 Elliott Data Systems, Inc......................... $536.00 First Bankcard VISA ............................... $547.86 K & K Printing ......................................... $109.00 MO Sheriff’s Association ......................... $430.00 Total .................................................. $1,722.86

Deputy Sheriff’s Supplemental Salary Fund Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ............................................................. $9,853.26 Total .................................................. $9,853.26

Tax Maintenance Fund Brock Griffin .......................................... $100.00 Clinton Co Collector................................ $297.49 Daviess Co Recorder ............................... $48.00 Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO payroll ................ ............................................................. $2,208.98 Marco Technologies............................. $1,018.15 MO County Collector’s Association ........ $100.00 Pam McNeel ........................................... $178.50 Tyler Technologies ............................... $7,067.02 Total ................................................ $11,018.14 Recorder User Fee Mid-Continent Micrographics ............... $1,500.00 Spectral Networks, Inc......................... $1,760.57 Total .................................................. $3,260.57

Care Center Pankau Construction ........................... $1,350.00 Total .................................................. $1,350.00

Overplus Fund Jeff Henderson ...................................... $1,019.74 Total................................................... $1,019.74

Local Emergency Planning Commission Fund David Roll ............................................... $206.00 First Bankcard ........................................ $651.95 NW MO Region H HSRT ..................... $4,216.00 Roy Bontrager ........................................ $202.00 Total .................................................. $5,275.95

Equitable Sharing - NITRO First Bankcard .......................................... $49.49 Total ....................................................... $49.49

Emergency Planning Fund David Roll .......................................... $13,000.00 Delmar Communications ........................ $355.00 First Bankcard VISA ............................ $1,350.89 Ronetta Burton ......................................... $45.48 Southern Platte Fire Protection Dist .. $10,000.00 Verizon Wireless .................................. $1,058.16 Total ................................................ $25,809.53

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Automotive

WANTED: Yards to mow in Gallatin and Lake Viking area. Call 660-663-5175 or 660-247-2799.

1995 Ford F250 V8 (gas) 85K miles, super cab, long bed, 4x2, gooseneck hitch, great tires, tool box, two gas tanks. This is a low mileage, good running local truck. First $3000 OBO takes it. Call 816-289-0875 to set up a time to see it in Jamesport.

Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m.

Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660358-2682

Garage Sales

Young at Heart Resources requests proposals for SFY 2021 nutrition services (RFPs) throughout our 18-county planning and service area. Deadline May 11th. Applications at yahresources.org/news

The Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center Thrift Store at 1210 South Willow will be closed until further notice. We are asking that no donations be made to the Center at this time.

Young at Heart Resources requests qualification for SFY 2021 in-home services (RFQs) throughout our 18-county planning and service area. Deadline May 11th. Applications at yahresources.org/news

For Sale

Agriculture Need Hauling? I have a 20’ stock, a 20’ flat bed, and a 10’ dump trailer and can assist you in your hauling needs. Call Harry at 660-605-0984.

Custom hay bailing; mow, rake, and big bales. Call Harry at 660605-0984.

CASE 60XT skid loader for sale with bucket and new fork. $15,000. 660-684-6807 or 660684-6604 Row crop land for rent. Call 660734-4935

Business Opportunities ROOFING CONTRACTORS: Metal Roof Restoration and Flat Roof Products Manufacturer Looking for Qualified Individuals willing to receive training and install roofing systems. 40 Years of Top Quality Products and Developing Successful Business Owners. Investment Required.

Training Provided. 816-425-1155

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

Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

Chillicothe: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Full Basement, Kitchen Appliances, Single Car Garage, 2000+sqft duplex in the country. Near Fairgrounds. References Required. More info call.

816-803-9512

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

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please).

BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston Trucking & Construction, 660663-3234 or 660-334-0997.

FOR SALE: Three 55-gal. heavy industrial black plastic barrels, open on one end. Clean. $15 each. Also two 20-gal white heavy plastic barrels, each with 2 top pour spouts and handle.

White barrels are 28 inches tall, 16-inch diameter. $7.50 apiece.

Buy one or all. Ask for Ben or Travis at Gallatin Publishing Co., 660.663.2154 weekdays.

Minor to major repairs and rebuilds. Tractors, skid loaders, power units, and more! 28732 State Hwy M, Gallatin. Open Mon.- Fri., 8-5. Ask for Sylvan.

RETIRING. OFFICE ITEMS FOR SALE. See items at 713 Cherry Street, Chillicothe on Friday April 24th. Between hours of 8AM5PM. For more info call 660-6464433.

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Sweet Bassett Hound puppies for sale. Born 3/12/20, will be ready 4/23/20. Rehoming fee of $150 ea. 5 females left. Will take deposits. Will be wormed and have 1st shots call 660-973-4047

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

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Notices Now is the time to start feeding Lucky Buck deer mineral. Contact Edwin Ropp, Jamesport 660-684-6765 Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Revised hours: 8 a.m. to 1 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.

Due to Covid19, the Hickory Hill School Sale in Jamesport is postponed to May 23. Deadline to be listed in the catalog is April 25th. Contact Jonas Lee Yutzy, Jamesport, at 660-684-6912 to be listed.

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-8542949.

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www. hamiltonbank.net or call 816583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower,

brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816-390-5161 Beery’s Custom Farm Service.

Disking and phillips harrow. Call Josh at 660-973-6547

Help Wanted Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany is hiring for production! Posi-

tions include welding, electrical and general assembly. Offering excellent benefits. Interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols.com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri, click on Production.

No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

Gallatin Lumber Company is hiring for an inside/outside helper/ truck driver. Apply within at 116 S. Market, Gallatin.

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Going the Extra Mile to Protect Our Community SAFE T Y

TRUST

During the COVID-19 health crisis, be assured that Wright Memorial Hospital is taking every precaution to keep our community safe.

We know you rely on us, and we take that seriously. To help combat the spread of COVID-19, our team has implemented the critical health resources our communities need most: • A COVID-19 drive-thru testing location in Chillicothe for local first responders and patients referred by providers in Grundy, Mercer, and Livingston counties.

• Convenient virtual care available for COVID and non-COVIDrelated illnesses so you can see your provider from home.

• A temporary “Patients Only, No Visitors” rule and additional screenings that reduce the chance of spread.

• Personal protective equipment for our clinical staff to keep everyone safer.

• Private care areas for patients experiencing respiratory issues.

This pandemic is a challenge. But one we can overcome. One that will make us stronger. And through it, Saint Luke’s is here.

For more information about protecting yourself from COVID-19, visit saintlukeskc.org/COVID-19.