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Fatalities cited by national group underscore need

A America’s rural transportation system needs repairs and modernization to support economic growth and improve traffic safety in the nation’s Heartland, but the U.S. faces a $211 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to the rural transportation system.

This is according to a new report released today

by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.

The report, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland,” evaluates the safety and condition of the nation’s rural roads and bridges and finds that America’s rural transportation system is in need of immediate improvements to address deficient roads and bridges, high crash rates, and inadequate connectivity and capacity.

The importance of the rural transportation system as the backbone of the nation’s energy, food, and fiber supply chain has been heightened during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing the nation’s rural transportation challenges will require a significant increase in investment, but the tremendous decrease in vehicle travel that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to reduce state transportation revenues by at least 30%, approximately $50 billion, over the next 18 months.

The report includes a chart ranking states based on their rate of rural pavements in poor condition, share of rural bridges that are rated poor/structurally deficient, and fatality rates on non-Interstate, rural roads. Of the 50 states in the union, Missouri’s rankings are as follows: ● 37th -- Rural Pavements in Poor Condition, 21% (U.S. average 13%) ● 36th – Rural Bridges Poor/Structurally Deficient, 9% (U.S. average 8%) There were 460 fatalities on Missouri’s noninterstate, rural roads in 2018. The rate of traffic fatalities on Missouri’s non-interstate, rural roads is significantly higher than the fatality rate on all other roads in the state, 1.76 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles of travel vs. 0.91. Rural roads are more likely to have narrow lanes, limited shoulders, sharp curves, exposed hazards, pavement drop-offs, steep slopes, and limited clear zones along roadsides.

“This report reinforces what many rural Americans already know, our country’s rural infrastructure is crumbling. The competitiveness of our farmers and ranchers relies on an aging network of roads, bridges, waterways, and railways that need an immediate infusion of investment dollars,” said Todd Van Hoose, president

and CEO of the Farm Credit Council.

“That’s why we have partnered with more than 250 national, state and local organizations through the Rebuild Rural Coalition. Previous funding opportunities have overlooked our rural infrastructure in the past. We must invest in the transportation network that drives the base of our economy. We must invest in all aspects of rural infrastructure and we must do it before we lose our competitive advantage.”

“Farmers and ranchers depend on rural roads, highways, and bridges to move their products to market. So does the integrity of our food supply chain,” said Zippy Duvall, president of American Farm Bureau Federation.

“Unfortunately, due primarily to lack of investment over several decades, America’s infrastructure is in a dire state of rapid deterioration, and recent events show even more the importance of guaranteeing food arrives where it needs to be. Investment in rural infrastructure going forward is paramount to ensure farmers and ranchers can continue to reliably supply the safe and wholesome food Americans need into the future.”

“The Missouri highway construction industry will continue working safely on projects to repair and improve our roads and bridges, thereby keeping Missouri’s economy moving,” said Leonard Toenjes, president of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri. “With reduced traffic counts, our contractors can now work on projects that can be completed at an accelerated rate while our workers take all necessary precautions to stay safe and keep working.”

The TRIP report found that America’s rural population, which had declined slightly from 2010 to 2016, has since increased, adding an additional 54,000 people from 2016 to 2018. The modest rebound in rural population is likely a result of increased employment and declining poverty, the report found. The rural poverty rate, which is the%age of people who are making below the amount of money deemed necessary to have a basic standard of living, decreased from 18.5% in 2013 to 16.1% in 2018, the TRIP report noted.

“You cannot stock grocery stores, resupply medical facilities, and rebuild our economy on the backs of broken roads and aging bridges,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America. “Without new federal funding, we will miss this unique opportunity, with traffic at record lows, to repair our rural roads, protect countless construction jobs and restart our stalled economy.”

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Seventh-Day Adventist Conference donates $10,000 to local food bank The Iowa-Missouri SeventhDay Adventist Conference has donated $10,000 to the Gallatin Adventist Food Bank to help those affected by the COVID-19 virus. The funds are to be used for food. This assistance will be implemented in the following three months.

There are a number of areas being considered by Gallatin Seventh-Day. A certain population has not benefitted from receiving monthly commodities, extra food stamp benefits, and/ or unemployment benefits. This

is the area of the population that will be reached first by the donation.

Seventh-Day will be publishing its food programs and the manner of food distribution in future articles. At this time, Seventh-Day wishes to simply get the information out to the general public.

It is difficult to put income guidelines to cover every scenario. For this initial program, patrons can assist Seventh-Day by getting a letter from the employer from which they have

been laid off or have had hours cut.

The following are guidelines for qualification for the first program: Patrons are not on the Second Harvest monthly commodity list; and patrons are not receiving the extra $600/week unemployment benefits.

You can find future notifications by visiting Seventh-Day social media page and website. You may also call your local pastor as Seventh-Day will be working closely with the community, or contact Seventh-Day personally.

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MDC seeks public comments on proposed bear-hunting season The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking initial public input on a proposed limited and highly regulated hunting season for black bears, which would be open only to Missouri residents. If approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission, a season could occur as soon as the fall of 2021. MDC is asking for initial public comments through June 5.

According to MDC, over the last 50 years bear numbers in the Missouri Ozarks have increased significantly and today Missouri is home to between 540 – 840 black bears. Bear numbers are currently increasing each year and bear range in the state is expanding.

“With Missouri’s growing black bear population, MDC is proposing the development of a limited and highly regulated bear hunting season,” said MDC Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee. “The hunting season would provide Missouri residents with the opportunity to participate in the sustainable harvest of a valuable natural resource. The timing and length of the season, restrictive methods, and permit allocation coupled with a harvest quota will initially be limited to ensure a sustainable harvest of our growing black bear population.”

Conlee added that limited black bear hunting will be an essential part of population management in the future as Missouri’s bear numbers continue to grow.

Details on Proposed Black Bear Season • Most of Missouri’s estimated 540-840 black bears are found south of the Missouri River, and primarily south of Interstate 44. The MDC proposes to establish three Bear Management Zones (BMZ) in southern Missouri.

• MDC is proposing a limited hunting season for black bears in Missouri that would begin each year on the third Monday in October and run for 10 days or until BMZ-specific quotas are reached, whichever comes first. Hunting hours would be a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour hour after sunset. The proposal would limit black bear hunting to Missouri residents.

• Harvest quotas for each of the three BMZ’s would be determined annually each spring by the Conservation Commission based on recommendations by MDC. Quotas have not yet been established for the future season.

• Once the specific harvest quotas are filled for each BMZ, the season for that BMZ would be closed. Hunters would need to call in each morning they intend to hunt to determine if the BMZ-specific

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OPINION

May 20, 2020

Too big to comprehend

Perhaps the notion “Too big to fail” became acceptable to some following the economic crisis of 2008. Now, during these times of coronavirus, talks of economic stimulus includes the term “trillion” …sometimes even as much as $3 trillion. But what does that mean?

To a guy that seldom sees a $100 bill in his billfold, one trillion is mindboggling – so big, in fact, that nobody using the term can take any personal responsibility in using it. Consider these attempts to help us consider what a trillion means, as taken from various online website sources: ● In 2017 Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ worth was estimated at $86 billion. If this were stacked using $100 bills, the bills would stand 5.7 miles tall – 10 times higher than most commercial airplanes flying at 30,000 feet. And this would be substantially less than a trillion. One trillion in $100 dollar bills would mathematically stack up to 631 miles! ● If the average Joe earning $50,000 annually didn’t pay any tax, student loans, rent, food bills, heating, travel bills – or any expenditure at all – it would take 20,000,000 years to save a trillion bucks (this is longer than humans have existed). ● If today you were able to go back a billion seconds in time, you’d return to 1987. If you go back a trillion seconds, you’d be around 30,000 B.C.

Let’s try looking at what a trillion means visually:

Waking up to our food chain

By Congressman Sam Graves

Across the country, concerns about our food supply are growing as we take action to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Meat processing facilities have shuttered or slowed production as virus outbreaks among workers have spurred aggressive measures to control the disease.

To be clear, worker and food safety is paramount. These processing facilities, which already operate under strict safety guidelines, are working with both the state and federal governments to further increase safety in their plants.

However, plant shutdowns and slowdowns have severely limited the amount of meat being processed. This has wideranging effects up and down the supply chain. To see the immediate effects, look no further than your local grocery store. Many are now limiting how much meat people can buy, if there’s even any on the shelf to purchase.

Suddenly, folks are starting to realize what those of us in North

Missouri have known all along— your food doesn’t just magically appear on the grocery store shelves.

The farmers and ranchers who raise livestock for meat are facing a dire situation. Because they have nowhere to go with their animals, they are faced with euthanizing livestock that would normally end up in restaurants and grocery stores. The amount of lost revenue is quickly adding up and threatens to put longtime producers in North Missouri out of business.

While the President rightfully invoked the Defense Production Act to keep the plants open and running, unclear Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines could potentially keep them at a fraction of needed capacity, further threatening the food supply.

This cannot be sustained.

Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler and I have been working with local leaders to identify the issues that are af-

fecting the food supply and working to help improve the current situation. This week, we sent a letter asking the CDC and OSHA to clarify their unclear guidelines. The goal should be to both keep workers safe while also applying common-sense to safety regulations to enable these essential plants to operate safely at as high of a capacity as possible.

As our letter states, it is imperative that workers are safe and feel confident coming back to work or continuing to work.

At the same time, processors shouldn’t be unnecessarily forced to reconfigure and re-engineer their plants when other common-sense measures could allow them to continue operating efficiently.

This pandemic has presented countless challenges and we’ll continue working to meet them head on. We must ensure we continue to have the world’s safest, most available food supply. With clear direction and a little common sense, I believe we can do just that.

Honoring the men and women serving us in Blue

by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

This year’s National Police Week was held virtually. I wish I could have visited with them in person, but I know the communities they serve are grateful, as I am, for all they do every day -- and especially during this pandemic.

One of the most somber and moving Police Week traditions is the candlelight vigil held at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. More than 30,000 officers, family members, and Americans gather at the memorial to hear the names of officers who lost their lives, and to bear witness to their service.

Sadly, three of Missouri’s finest were among the 307 heroes who were memorialized at the 32nd Annual Candlelight Vigil this year: Lakeshire Chief of Police Wayne Neidenberg, North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf, and Springfield Police Officer Christopher Walsh. They will join the more than 20,000 officers whose names are inscribed on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Police Week is exactly the time for us to think about these officers and their families and to be inspired to acts of service in their memory. It’s also a time for lawmak-

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Dear Editor: Our courthouse has been open for business for about 110 years and during that time has been witness to some momentous, and sometimes scary, events, including: World War I, the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, World War II, the Korean War, McCarthyism, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Oklahoma City bombing, the first Iraq War, the 9/11 bombing, the second Iraq War, and Afghanistan war.

ers to make sure we’re doing our part to support these brave men and women. As co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, I advocate for legislation that supports the efforts of our men and women in blue.

I sponsored the National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, which became law this year.

The proceeds from the sale of coins minted under this law will go to education and outreach about the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.

Police officers face stressful and dangerous situations every day. That can take a tremendous toll on their mental health and, in too many cases, lead them to take their own lives. Last year, according to estimates by a non-profit that tracks police suicides, more officers lost their lives to suicide than all other line-of-duty deaths combined.

A major challenge to preventing further tragedies is that there is no comprehensive government effort to track suicides and attempted suicides in law enforcement like there is for line-of-duty deaths. I cosponsored bipartisan legislation, which has just passed the Senate, to require the FBI to collect voluntary, anonymous data

With one or two temporary exceptions, public access to the courthouse has been free and easy throughout all these events.

Now, in a period of relative calm, courthouse access has been restricted and full-time security has been implemented with a checkpoint, uniformed guard, appointments, etc. A system that seems to have more in common with some despotic and corrupt country in Eastern Europe rather than Daviess County,

Missouri, USA. The stated reason for the new system is security. I believe that it has nothing to do with security and everything to do with a make-work situation for an overstaffed sheriff department. A situation that will benefit the few at the expense and inconvenience of the many. Someone has sold a bill of goods and, in this case, the goods reek.

J.D. Lee, Gallatin

on police suicides and attempted suicides, which will help inform policy solutions so that law enforcement suicides can be prevented.

When our brave men and women in law enforcement are in a dangerous situation, it’s critical that they are well-trained and have the best equipment available. I’ve cosponsored legislation and supported grant programs that help police departments purchase equipment, conduct training, and hire personnel. Federal programs have helped police departments in Missouri acquire a wide range of equipment - from laptops to protective gear.

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and co-chair of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, I’ll continue working to ensure the federal government does its part to support the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our families and communities safe.

When duty calls, they put themselves in harm’s way without hesitation. That’s never been more true than it is today as our nation responds to this pandemic. It takes a special bravery and commitment from their families as well – and we thank all of them for that. We would not be the nation we are without them.

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May 20, 2020

On this COVID-19 Memorial Day…

by Douglas W. Millison, American Legion, Commander 3rd District, Department of Missouri

Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives.

These heroes have much in common with the people that we honor this Memorial Day – America’s fallen veterans. They are men and women who have sacrificed their own lives so others could live. They are both elite and ordinary. They are elite in the sense of character. Giving your life so others could live is the ultimate definition of selfless.

They are ordinary in the fact that they represent the diverse fabric of our country. They are rich and poor, black and

Black Bear hunting quota has been reached. If harvest quotas are not reached, the season would close at the end of the 10 designated hunting days.

• Hunters would be allowed to use both archery and firearms equipment with allowable methods being the same as those for deer and elk, except the use of an atlatl. Baiting and the use of dogs would not be allowed at this time but may be considered in the future.

MDC proposes to offer an annual online permit-application period each spring with a fee of $10 per applicant. Individuals must be Missouri residents and would only be allowed to apply once per year to hunt in one of the three designated BMZs. Permit selection would be determined each summer through a random drawing of all eligible applicants.

There would be no “sit-out” period for those selected to receive permits. There would be no preference points given, such as with managed deer hunts.

To ensure resident landowners within a BMZ have an opportunity to participate in the hunt, MDC would propose that a minimum of 10 percent of BMZ-specific black bear hunting permits are awarded to qualifying landowners. To be eligible, landowners would have to have submitted their Landowner Permit Application, would need to meet the same eligibility requirements for deer and turkey landowner permits, and would need have at least 20 contiguous acres within the BMZ for which they are applying.

MDC would issue a limited number of hunting permits for each of the three BMZs. Each permit would be for a specific BMZ and could be used on public or private property.

Those selected would be eligible to buy a permit at a cost of $25. A person would need to be 11 years of age or older and have completed hunter education (or

Coronavirus Update Confirmed Cases to Date

Grundy County......... (unchanged) 0 Daviess County........ (unchanged) 3 Caldwell County..... (+1 this week) 4 Gentry County........ (+2 this week) 3 Livingston County..... (unchanged) 3 Dekalb County.......... (unchanged) 4 Harrison County..... (+2 this week) 8 Clinton County...... (+3 this week) 17 Missouri 11,080 cases, 616 deaths

Source: Missouri DHSS at 9:45 a.m. May 20

USA: 1.56M confirmed cases, 298K recoveries, 92,333 deaths Worldwide: 4.9M confirmed cases, 1.69M recoveries, 323K deaths

Source: Wikipedia; Daily situation reports available via the World Health Organization.

white, male and female. They come from every ethnicity and background. In short, they looked, acted, lived like any one of us.

As we celebrate the selfless and untiring performances of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it brings to mind the military medics, doctors, and nurses who sacrificed their lives while treating others on the battlefield.

One such hero was Lieutenant Sharon Lane. According to her biographer, Philip Bigler, Lt. Lane threw herself into her work as a nurse. While serving in Colorado, she requested a transfer to Vietnam.

“There at least you are busy twelve hours a day, six or seven days a week,” she said in a 1968 letter to her parents. In the early morning of June 8, 1969, Sharon’s tour of duty ended. A Soviet-built rocket struck the hospital. Lt. Sharon A. Lane was killed in action at age 25.

If she were still here, her skills as a nurse might still be benefiting us during

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e exempt) by the time of the hunt to purchase a permit.

The harvest limit would be one bear per permit. Bears eligible for harvest would be limited to single bears only. Hunters would not be allowed to disturb, pursue, or harvest any bear that has taken refuge in a den.

All harvested bears would need to be tele-checked by 10 p.m. on the day of harvest. Harvested bears would need to remain intact as a field-dressed carcass or quartered until the bear has been tele-checked.

MDC would also require the submission of a tooth from each harvested bear within 10 days of harvest. This would help MDC staff with black-bear research and management.

Next Steps MDC will collect initial public comments through June 5. Online comments can be submitted at mdc.mo.gov/bears. Written comments can be mailed to: Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Attention Michele Baumer, PO Box 180, Jefferson City MO 65102.

MDC will then review all public input and finalize recommendations for the proposed bearhunting season for submission to MDC’s Regulations Committee in July. Recommendations would then move forward to the Conservation Commission in early September.

If approved, the proposed rulemakings will be published in the Oct. 15 edition of the Missouri Register and open for public comments through Nov. 15.

Comments received will then be summarized and presented for final consideration at the Commission’s December meeting. If approved, the new rules would become effective March 1, 2021, for the fall hunting season.

Missouri Black Bears The black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri with some reaching up to 500 pounds. Black bears were historically abundant throughout the forested areas of Missouri prior to European settlement but were nearly eliminated by unregulated killing in the late 1800s, as well as from habitat loss when Ozark forests were logged. However, a small number of Missouri black bears survived and reintroduction efforts in Arkansas also helped to increase their numbers. Over the last 50 years, bear numbers in the Missouri Ozarks have been increasing. Today Missouri is home to between 540–840 black bears. Bear numbers are currently increasing each year.

the current crisis. Not all the heroes working during the COVID-19 pandemic are in the healthcare industry. Grocers, first responders, delivery workers, and drivethrough restaurant employees are just a few of the many people that we rely on to provide vital services for society while risking their own safety.

The military has heroes in every occupational field. Truck drivers, cooks, and administrative clerks have all paid the ultimate price. At sea, on land, or in the air – military service requires great risk. Approximately one million men and women of the U.S. military have lost their lives in defense of our nation since the founding of this great Republic.

Not all have died from enemy fire.

Some have died from diseases that have too often festered around war zones. Oftentimes, deaths from disease and accidents outnumbered casualties caused by enemy weapons. During the Spanish

American War, 60 soldiers of the all-black 24th Infantry Regiment volunteered to serve as nurses. Thirty-six of them would later die of yellow fever or malaria.

A generation later the flu would kill nearly 16,000 U.S. soldiers in France during World War I. Another 30,000 American service members died in stateside camps.

These soldiers could have isolated safely in their homes, but they knew they had an important job to do. A mission to accomplish. They were all on a mission to serve.

Even when the enemy is an invisible virus or a microscopic germ, the sacrifices made are just as meaningful. The U.S. military has already lost service members to COVID-19, adding to their history of service and sacrifice.

This Memorial Day, as we continue to honor those who fell for us in battle, let’s also pause to remember those who have also sacrificed their lives while serving others.

ABSENTEE VOTING FAQ Q: Are all Absentee ballots counted at each election?

A: Yes, every absentee ballot is counted at every election. There is a strict procedure set by statute that requires my office to account for each ballot printed – how many are sent to voters, how many are returned, how many were damaged and had to be hand counted, etc. The machine tapes on election night must balance exactly to the Certification of Ballots that reconciles how each ballot was used.

Q: Are Absentee ballots only counted if there is a tie?

A: Absolutely not. Each and every Absentee ballot is counted at each and every election.

Q: Is my Absentee ballot vote kept confidential?

A: Yes, Absentee ballots are held in a locked and sealed box until opened by a sworn bipartisan team of election judges on Election Day. A strict procedure is followed which prohibits any one person from knowing both the name on the ballot return envelope and how the ballot is voted.

Q: Can I vote Absentee at every election?

A: Yes, many people are eligible to vote Absentee by mail and/or in person at the courthouse. If you are going to be away from your home whether at work, on vacation, or away on business; or if you are working as an election worker you may vote Absentee.

For these reasons you must have your mail in ballot envelope notarized before mailing. If you vote in person with these reasons your ballot return envelope will be certified at the time you vote by one of the election authorities.

You may also vote Absentee by mail if you are elderly, incapacitated, or confined due to illness or injury. This reason does not require a notarized signature on the ballot return envelope. You simply put the postage paid envelope back in the mail. A caregiver of a person that is eligible under this reason is also allowed to vote in this manner.

Q: How is voting by Absentee ballot at the upcoming June 2nd election different from a typical election?

A: Due to the Governor's stay-at-home order, and continuing recommendations to avoid gatherings of people, voters are allowed to choose the “Confined due to illness” reason for voting Absentee. This allows any voter to request and be sent a mailed Absentee ballot, and also allows the ballot envelope to be returned without being notarized.

Q: If I want to vote in person at this upcoming June 2nd election what are my options?

A: You may vote in person at the courthouse anytime between 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday until 5:00 pm on Monday, June 1st. In person voting will also be available Saturday, May 30th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the courthouse East door. You may also vote in person on Election Day at the Central Polling Location in Gallatin, MO at the Lions Club Building, 801 West Grand Street.

Q: Can I vote for county offices at this June 2nd election?

A: No, county offices such as Assessor, Sheriff, Collector, etc will be voted for on August 4th. This election on June 2nd is for school boards, fire districts, city alderman, village trustees, levies, etc.

Q: Does every voter in the county have something to vote on in this June 2nd election?

A: No, many voters this election have nothing they are eligible to vote on. Many entities this time had an equal number of candidates for their available positions, and published their election notices properly, so they qualified by statute to have a “Non-Election”. By the Governor's order which postponed the April 7th election to June 2nd these candidates th were duly elected as of April 7 and have now been sworn in to their new positions.

Q: Will there be only a Central Polling Location for the August 4th election?

A: At this time my plan is to have all voting locations open for both the August Primary and the November General elections. That could change by Governor's order but my hope is that we are back to a more normal situation by August.

If you have any additional questions or concerns about elections in general, or the Absentee voting process, please give me a call and I would be happy to discuss it with you.

Please get the facts instead of listening to candidates or voters who are making statements that are simply not true.

Ronetta Burton, Election Authority 660-663-3300, extension 5

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May 20, 2020

Active Aging Resource Center

Beck, Brunner announce engagement Colten Beck and Emily Brunner will be married on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in a private ceremony at Brunner Farms. Colten is the son of Michael and Sherry Beck of Gallatin and Emily is the daughter of Keith and Deloris Brunner of Cameron. Colten and Emily are 2019 graduates of Northwest Missouri State University. Colten is employed at the Hamilton Bank and Emily at the United States Department of Agriculture of Livingston County. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception following the ceremony.

Call your order in by 9 a.m. for Grab & Go Meals and you can pick up between 11-12. Suggested contribution for over 60 is $4.50 and cost for under 60 is $7.

The Center will also begin to deliver Meals on Wheels on its daily schedule beginning on Monday, May 25.

If you know of an older adult who needs meals during this pandemic, please contact Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828.

Menu: May 25-29 Monday: goulash and garlic bread, broccoli and cauliflower, buttered carrots, strawberry shortcake; Tuesday: smothered steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, hot roll, pears; Wednesday: chicken pot pie, broccoli and rice casserole, tomatoes, muffin, applesauce; Thursday: chicken strips, buttered potato chunks, green beans, hot roll, banana; Friday: hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes, tossed salad, peach pie.

Rural roads, bridges deficient (cont. from page one) ways, submitted by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to Congress in 2019, indicates that the nation’s annual $28 billion investment by all levels of government in rural road, highway and bridge rehabilitation, and enhancements should be increased by 28%, to approximately $36 billion annually, to improve their condition, reliability, and safety.

America’s rural transportation system provides the first and last link in the supply chain from farm to market. It connects manufacturers to their customers, supports the tourism industry, and enables the production of energy, food, and fiber. Rural Americans are more reliant on the quality of their transporta-

World War II letters digitally collected online Volunteers and staff of the State Historical Society have been working steadily over the past several years to complete the digital collection of World War II letters. In 2016, SHSMO began an ambitious project to provide online access to a large manuscript collection of World War II letters written by over 3,000 enlisted men and women from nearly all 50 states. In addition, letters from family members add perspective on life on the homefront.

The collection is a result of an effort begun in September 1945

by Kansas City radio broadcaster Ted Malone, the host of the nationally syndicated ABC show Between the Bookends. Malone asked listeners to send in wartime correspondence to be considered for a book of war letters edited by University of Missouri professor W. Francis English.

People from all over the United States were soon contributing letters written by their loved ones who had served in the war.

Although the book was never finished, the stories can now be shared online 75 years later after the war’s end.

The public can access the letters for free online at digital. shsmo.org.

tion system than their urban counterparts.

“This report shows infrastructure investment must go beyond our nation’s major cities, and be made in America’s rural communities where our food, fiber, and fuel is produced and much of our equipment is manufactured,” said Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. “Manufacturers depend on the roads, bridges, and highways in rural America to supply the equipment our economy relies on and that infrastructure is in desperate need of repair and modernization. This is especially true today as our nation fights the COVID-19 pandemic and hopefully looks to rebuild the economy in the weeks ahead.

That’s why we need our lawmakers to prioritize policies that support the movement of essential people and goods now more than ever.”

Improving and modernizing the nation’s rural transportation system will require addressing the significant reduction in state transportation revenues, including motor fuel taxes and tolls, as a result of a significant reduction in travel caused by the COVID-19

pandemic and ensuring that the current federal surface transportation program, which expires on September 30, be reauthorized at funding levels that are adequate and reliable.

“The health of the nation’s economy and the safety and quality of life in America’s small communities and rural areas ride on our rural transportation system.

The nation’s rural roads and bridges already faced a significant funding shortfall, and that will only be exacerbated by the looming reduction in state transportation revenues as a result of decreased vehicle travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dave Kearby, executive director of TRIP. “The economic recovery from the pandemic could be hastened by significant investments in our nation’s transportation system to support job creation while making needed improvements to our roads and bridges that will serve our economy and enhance quality of life for all Americans.”

Colton Roy among 30 selected to Missouri Agribusiness Academy Thirty high school sophomores were recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy, including Colton Roy of Gilman City. The students will spend time throughout the year exploring various segments of Missouri agriculture.

“I am so proud of the 2020 Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA) class,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “These students are a bright spot in Missouri agriculture and represent the promise of our next generation. It is our hope that MAbA will further develop their leadership skills and introduce them to new career opportunities in agriculture.”

To make the most of the Missouri Agribusiness Academy experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department is exploring virtual avenues for professional and leadership development.

As social distancing measures allow, MAbA will also be working to bring students together for

tours of agriculture businesses, guest speaker presentations, and visits with influential leaders in agriculture to learn about career opportunities in agribusiness.

Man injured in wreck on I-35 Sylvester Robinson, 66, Minneapolis, MN, received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 10:38 a.m. on May 19 in Daviess County.

According to the highway patrol, Robinson was northbound on I-35. Approximately one mile west of Winston, he traveled off the east side of the roadway. His 2001 Ford Taurus struck an embankment and overturned. The Ford came to rest on the driver’s side, facing east. Robinson was transported by Daviess County Ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was wearing his seat belt. The Ford had extensive damage. The accident was investigated by Trp. M.W. Neely, assisted by Daviess County EMS.

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Banquet canceled

Wheel-chair lift

Due to the uncertainty of complete safety at this time the Coffey, Jameson, and North Daviess alumni have decided that this year’s 2020 banquet will be canceled. The banquet was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 24, of Memorial Day weekend.

Weather forces World of Outlaws to cancel events

McRoberts-Woodruff wed in 3-day event on grounds of Renwick Mansion In keeping with the elegance of the historic mansion in which the bride and groom were wed, the following account is written in the style of the Bride’s grandmother’s 1947 wedding announcement.

On November 23, 2019, Miss Lea McRoberts, daughter of Connie and Jim McRoberts, Oxford, Iowa, became the bride of Mr. David Woodruff, son of Kay and Frank Woodruff, Gallatin, Missouri, on the grounds of the Renwick Mansion in Davenport, Iowa, overlooking the Mississippi River.

Pastor Sean McRoberts, also first cousin to the bride, officiated the traditional ceremony, attended by immediate family and dear friends, ranging from Lea’s maternal grandmother, Marion Knowling (aged 94 years) and David’s nephew Brady LaBrie (aged six months). A brass quintet welcomed guests and celebrated the recessional.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father and mother, wore a timeless mermaid cut gown in almond mikado with a strapless fold over neckline and matching silk buttons down the back to the end of the train, complemented by the cathedral-length veil, and a bouquet of fresh flowers in shades of champagne, blush, and crimson.

Sarah McRoberts and Tessa McRoberts, sisters to the bride, stood with her, in blush colored dresses, with hair curled, and up.

Their beauty was later matched by their charming wit, as they offered a memorable toast at the reception which followed – in support of the bride, at the peril of the groom, and to the amusement of all those gathered.

Amy and Keith LaBrie, sister and brother-in-law to the groom, stood with him. Amy in a long slate gown which paired perfectly with the men’s American manufactured suits and blush ties. The LaBrie’s darling daughter Sara (aged two and a half years) the flower girl, and their son Brady, the ring bearer, rounded out the wedding party.

The bride’s handsome blue merle Australian Shepherd, Rigsby, (aged two - that’s 14 in dog years) adorned in a bow of ribbon, assisted the wedding party.

The three-day event introduced the bride and groom’s families to one another. Includ-

ed was a Friday evening cocktail party, the Saturday afternoon wedding followed by a reception, and a Sunday morning thank-you brunch, all at the Renwick. The two families became friends and joy filled the weekend.

Following the celebration, the couple retreated for two days to the BlackHawk Hotel in downtown Davenport, and then proceeded to family Thanksgiving festivities in Missouri and Iowa.

The couple’s spring honeymoon plans have been interrupted by the current coronavirus pandemic.

Lea is the Director of Interiors at Ittner Architects, and David is a political strategist and CEO of Blue Pear Media.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff now together reside in Lea’s second empire Victorian home with mansard roof in the Historic Benton Park Neighborhood of St. Louis.

World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series officials are canceling the threeevent Missouri swing that included races Friday and Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, as well as Monday at U.S. 36 Raceway.

With current rainy weather across the region and an outlook for more continuing throughout the weekend, officials were forced to cancel these events.

Fans with tickets to these events will have their MyDirtTickets.com accounts credited automatically for use with a future event. If fans would like a refund, they can request one within 30 days by visiting dirtcar.typeform.com/to/OKS7fU. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will race at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, May 22-23. Tickets for that event are sold out, but both nights will be broadcast live on DIRTVision.

Summer feeding A No Hunger Summer feeding site will be open to assist youth in need during the summer.

The Grab & Go meals will be available at North Missouri Center for Youth, 211 Locust, in Chillicothe May 18 through Aug. 21. The site is open to the general public.

This program helps supplement youth throughout the summer and is also sponsored

by Second Harvest Community Food Bank.

Resurfacing postponed again on I-35 The resurfacing project for a portion of Interstate 35 in Harrison and Daviess counties has been pushed back until after the Memorial Day holiday. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to resurface I-35 between U.S. Route 136 in Bethany and Route C near Pattonsburg (Exit 92 to Exit 78).

Partial and full-depth patching will begin after Memorial Day, followed by milling up the old road surface and placing a new asphalt overlay. The contractor could have multiple crews and work zones set up within the project limits, both directions of I-35, through the end of September.

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.

All work is weather-permitting.

Potholes and culvert work The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of May 18-24: Route E – Closed for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 69 to 135th Street, May 21, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Route B – Pothole patching from Route 13 to I-35, May 18-20 Route RA – Culvert repair 0.2 miles west of Route 190, May 20 Route T – Pothole patching, May 21 – 22.

Dinwiddie grad from MWSU, twins grad pre-k Missouri Western State University announces DeAnna Dinwiddie of Pattonsburg as a spring 2020 honors graduate with the degree Bachelor of Science Psychology cum laude.

DeAnna is a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society and has been additionally accepted into University of Missouri – Kansas City Master’s program in social work for the fall semester.

She is the wife of Kenny Dinwiddie and daughter of Phyllis and Kenny Mason, Jr. of Pattonsburg. DeAnna also shares her accomplishment with her twin children, Mason and McKenna, who graduated at the same time from the Missouri Western PreK program.

Neighbors ‘Swap & Share’ Saturday Have you been cleaning your attic and closets during the lockdown? Perhaps you have some things to give away. Maybe someone else will be giving away just what you’ve been wanting!

Bring your unneeded treasures (no junk, please) to the park in Jameson this Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

See what you come home with. All are welcome to participate, even those who have nothing to give away. Call Allison Ward for more info, 660-605-0441.

Have you ever needed a vehicle with a wheel-chair lift to get yourself, a family member, or friend to a doctors appointment or special event?

Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin offers two wheel chair lift equipped, accessible vans that are available for community use at no cost.

If you would like to learn more about transportation options available in the community for the disabled call Access II toll free at 888-663-2423.

NCMC nursing programs rank top North Central Missouri College LPN and ADN nursing programs were recently ranked in the top five in Missouri by Nursing Schools Almanac in their 2020 rankings. NCMC ranked #3 in best ADN nursing program and #5 best LPN nursing program in the state.

The rankings including pass rates for the NCLEX-RN nursing test and overall student performance.

“We are excited to be ranked as one of the best Associate Degree Nursing program in Missouri by Nursing Schools Almanac. During this trying time it is essential that we can assist with providing qualified nurses to meet the healthcare needs of our communities.

North Central Missouri College has always been a strong supporter of their nursing students’ attainment of success and we are thrilled to be recognized for this achievement.-Kelly Claycomb, Director of PN to ADN Program “We are very proud of the hard work and dedication our students, faculty and staff put forth every day. Because of our grit, we are able to graduate some of the most competent, compassionate and safe nurses in the state. We are honored to be recognized year after year.” –Korynn Skipper, PN Program Director

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RECORD

New procedures include wearing mask in common courthouse areas

COUNTY

Discussion was held regarding the new court order from COMMISSION the 43rd District court effective May 16 until further notice. New procedures include the rule that all persons who enter the courthouse, including employees, will be required to wear a mask while in any common area. All stairways are now marked for one-way use. Touchless hand sanitizer stations will be installed in the lobby areas

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Sheriff Incident Report

THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

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www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 5/12/20

10:57 am – Jamesport investigation.

12:38 pm – Gallatin suspicious persons investigation.

1:31 pm – Kidder investigation.

2:00 pm – Altamont investigation.

7:36 pm – Jameson domestic investigation.

• Michael Stoddard, 40, Bates City, was arrested and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) for possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, Stoddard was taken into custody at Landes gas station after the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a driver swerving all over the road, eastbound on Highway 6, entering Jamesport.

Deputy Loreanna Parker located Stoddard in the parking lot of the gas station and took him into custody on a probation and parole no bond warrant. While MSHP Trooper Cline was retrieving Stoddard’s cell phone and wallet from the vehicle, he observed drug paraphernalia in plain view in Stoddard’s passenger side door. A more thorough search revealed syringes, a glass pipe and a bottle of Naloxone. A plastic baggie with white pills, oxycodone, was recovered from Stoddard’s person.

Bond was denied.

5/13/20

4:24 pm – Pattonsburg – assisting medical.

5/14/20

Nothing to report.

5/15/20

12:32 am – Lock Springs investigation.

10:29 pm – Winston – assisting medical.

11:55 pm – Jameson investigation.

5/16/20

1:41 am – Winston investigation.

2:48 pm – Gallatin investigation.

• Brian Abbott, 32, Cameron, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for possession of controlled substance, driving while revoked, unlawful possession of illegal weapon, and failure to affix plates. According to the probable cause statement, Sgt. J. Cross observed Abbott in a Ford Expedition in a private parking lot near Missouri Highway 13 at Route B, with a large amount of metal fencing tied down to the roof of the vehicle. Abbott did not have a driver’s license. A probable cause search revealed a marijuana roach, as well as a crystal like substance consistent with methamphetamine. The officer also located a set of brass knuckles. Abbott has four convictions for driving while revoked, dating back to 2016. Bond was denied.

5/17/20

3:20 am – Pattonsburg investigation.

11:33 am – Jamesport investigation.

10:13 pm – Jamesport investigation.

11:36 pm – Kidder investigation.

5/18/20

10:25 am – Winston investigation.

2:10 pm – Kidder investigation.

2:38 pm – Jamesport investigation.

8:11 pm – Cow out on HWY 69. Owner advised.

11:07 pm – Jamesport investigation.

of each floor, as well as sneeze guard shields installed on each office’s counters. All employees will continue to have to pass the health screening before entering. Visitors are encouraged to contact each office for instructions before coming to the courthouse.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised that they have been working in Benton Township replacing a tube this week. They are also working in Colfax Township on a tube. The brush mower is still working in Lincoln Township.

James stated Pettit Salvage will be picking up some used tubes that have been removed recently.

Cheryl Alexander, health department, spoke to the commission by phone regarding the ongoing virus. There are no new cases this week. Testing is continuing in Buchanan and Sullivan counties. No testing is available for Daviess County currently unless you have symptoms and have a doctor’s referral.

Jared Hogan, sheriff deputy,

met with the commission to disDiscussion was held about cuss a proposal to upgrade the concerns regarding a new CAFO cameras in the patrol vehicles. hog operation planned for ColThese were budgeted in tythe fax township. No notice has been DaviessforCoun 2020 Budget. Discussion was received by the Commission to held and Wayne Uthe made a date. Ronetta Burton, county motion to purchase two new car clerk, will try to contact the atcameras with budgeted funds torney of record for the previous and enter into an agreement THIS INCIDENT SUMMARYto DOES notice NOT to find out more informaPATROL ACTIVITIES pay for oneINCLUDE moreROUTINE this year and tion. The issue was continued three more over the next five until next week. years; Jim Ruse seconded, and Discussion was held regardthe motion passed, 2-0. ing the renewal of the Bluebird The commission entered internet contract. It was decided closed session from 10:10 a.m. to upgrade to the next level as to 10:25 a.m. to discuss a legal the additional cost was only $25 issue. Present were Jared Ho- per month. gan, the commissioners, and Anthony Malone, Salem Ronetta Burton. The situation Township landowner, requestwas referred to attorney Ivan ed a letter from the commission Schraeder for instructions on stating a portion of 185th Street how to proceed.

Jim Ruse spoke by phone with Philip Arnold, Missouri University Extension, regarding the Professional Edge program (student program for professional development and consulting services). The commission will wait until further information is received on the guidance for distributing the CARES Act funds before considering outside help.

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that borders his land on the west side is an open road. The request was granted and letter was sent.

Discussion was held regarding the grant procedure needed to be able to distribute the CARES Act monies. Ronetta Burton presented some examples of grant applications from two attorneys and one other county. Jim Ruse asked for more information that was available from the U.S. Treasury. The issue was continued until next week.

In the afternoon, the commissioners checked roads, bridges, and culverts in Jamesport and Colfax townships. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. (continued on Page 10)

Deaths

Gale Pettit 1952-2020 Gale Pettit, 67, Trenton, died May 12, 2020 at Eastview Manor Care Center, Trenton.

She was born Aug. 23, 1952 in rural Jamesport, the daughter of Gradey and Zelma Harrison Terry. She attended Jamesport school and then graduated from Trenton High School.

On May 24, 1974 she was married to Roger Pettit. He preceded her in death.

Gale was employed for 30

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years at Midwest Glove, Chillicothe. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Trenton.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister Beverly Ford; half-sister Norine Raymo; and brother Kermit Dewayne Terry.

Survivors include daughter Tammie Gale Rinehart and companion Rodney Hunter Foley; son Donnie (Patty) Pettit, Springfield; sisters Susan (Gary) Eads, Spickard and

Kathy Elaine (Jerry) Greer, Fredericktown; brothers Lonnie Keith (Rita) Terry, Jamesport, Larrie Esley (Lita) Terry, Gilman City, and Steve Dale Terry; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Private family graveside services for Gale Pettit were

held May 14, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Trenton.

Arrangements were by SlaterNeal Funeral Home, Trenton.

Bonnie Lou Edwards 1930-2020 Bonnie Lou Edwards, 90, Lathrop, died May 18, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Olathe,

KS. Bonnie was born March 15, 1930, in Gallatin, one of five children of Leland Ross and Marguerite (Evans) Cox. In 1948 she graduated from high school in Norborne.

She was united in marriage

Deaths continued on Page 9

Public Notices

... Because You Have the Right to Know IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00011 In the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE BURRIS, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE BURRIS, Decedent: On APRIL 22, 2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CHARLES WAYNE BURRIS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

The personal representative’s business address is: SHEILA BURRIS, 116 LAKE VIKING TERRACE, GALLATIN, MO 64640.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name & business address is: DREW FOSTER DAVIS, 1115 WEST GRAND AVE, PO BOX 610, CAMERON, MO 64429.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 26-JAN-2020 Date of first publication: APRIL 29, 2020 /s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00013 In the Estate of MARY LOU SEARCY, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARY LOU SEARCY, Decedent: On APRIL 22, 2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of MARY LOU SEARCY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

The personal representatives may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The names & business addresses of the personal representatives are: JENNIFER DOWNEY, 598 BROOKHAVEN LANE, SUNRISE BEACH, MO 65079 BRENDA OXLEY, 4706 N. LAKEWOOD DRIVE, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506 The personal representatives’ attorneys’ name & business address is: STEPHEN JAMES BRIGGS, 400 JULES ST, SUITE 320, ST JOSEPH, MO 64501, 816-232-8411.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 23-AUG-2019 Date of first publication: APRIL 29, 2020

/s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION I - Case No. 20DV-CC00012 KENDALL PETRIE and NANCY PETRIE, Plaintiffs, v.

ROBERT M NEAL and If living, their unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, personal representatives, guardians, conservators, mortgages, trustees, and legal representatives and all other persons, corporations, or successors claiming by, through or under him, Defendants.

NOTICE UPON ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE The State of Missouri to defendant, Robert M. Neal, and such unknown person, persons, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgagees, trustees, and legal representatives and all other persons, corporations, or successors claiming by, through or under them: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Daviess, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to quiet title, and which affects the following property: All of Lot 1129 of Valkyrie Valley Sub-Division, a SubDivision of part of Sections Eight (8), Nine (9), Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), and Twenty (20), in Township Fifty-nine (59) North, Range Twenty-eight (28) West, in Daviess County, Missouri, together with rights of access, ingress and egress over and upon all platted roads, streets and ways of said Sub-division, all as shown by the Recorded Plats thereof. Subject, however, to the limitations, covenants and restrictions contained in the Declarations thereof as recorded in Deed Record Book 182 at Page 308, and as amended and recorded in Deed Record Book 185 at Page 54, and renewed and recorded in Book 235 at Page 145, of the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Daviess County, Missouri.

The names of all the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for plaintiffs is Michael D. Arnold, 109 East Jackson Street, Gallatin, MO 64640.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 29th day of April, 2020, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 28th day of April, 2020.

By /s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of: MONIQUE NYLAND, Minor.

Case No. 20DV-PR00010 NOTICE OF HEARING Notice to all persons interested in the person and the estate of Monique Nyland, Minor.

You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri a petition for appointment of guardian and conservator of said minor and the court being satisfied that there is good cause for the exercise of jurisdiction as to the matters charged in said petition, has set same for hearing on July 20, 2020 and all persons interested are hereby notified that said petition will be heard by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri, on such date in the courthouse at Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, at 10 o’clock A.M. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court on 5/14/2020. /s/ JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Deputy Clerk ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Michael D. Arnold #25301 109 East Jackson Street Gallatin, MO 64640 Phone: (660) 663-2203 Fax:(660) 663-2296 email: arnoldlaw@windstream.net

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

GHS Hoops Madness Men’s champion has been crowned ...

And the winner is the 1970-71 team Final votes have been tallied and in the closest voting of the GHS men’s bracket, the 1970-71 team, coached by Ed Weissenbach, prevailed over the 1991-92 squad coached by Kevin Nichols.

Voting was tight through the week for the two state qualifying teams and the 1970-71 club edged out a victory by just two votes over the 1991-92 team.

Members of the winning team were Howard Weldon, Dennis Morrissey, Phil Gooding, Richard Reynolds, Rick McCloud, Jack Daniels, John Bennett, Ray Cason, Sam Curtis, Greg Graham, Larry Wilson, Keith Morrissey and Kenny Youtsey.

The 70-71 team finished with a 26-5 record and state quarterfinal appearance. The 199192 team of Will Salmon, Daniel Madison, Scott Shipers, Kelly Vanatta, Clint Pitzenberger, Jesse Bird, Chris Feiden, Bobby Wigglesworth, Jamee Hunt, Aaron Steigerwalt, David Woodruff, Eric Critten, Eric Hamilton, Cody Bird, Sonny Painter, Roger

SEASON PASS

by Dennis Cox Harris, Mike Beck, Jason Burns, Matt Strasser, Nathan Taylor and Brett Steward finished 272, losing to Bishop Hogan in the playoffs.

Now that the men’s bracket is finished, here’s a little bit about a team that didn’t make the tournament. Playing in a slowerpaced, small-gym era, the “old school” 1947-48 team, coached

by C.C. “Twister” Smith, won a GHS record 29 games while losing six over the course of a long season. In an era when few high school teams scored more than 30 points per game, the 47-48 Bulldog squad reached the 50s and 60s on more than one occasion.

The team’s starting five included two-time All-GRC first teamer Johnny Brown (he of

a 45 point scoring night a season earlier), Dan Collier, Bob Blythe, Bob Seabough and Larry Potts. Other team members were Bob Smith, Amos Mason, Jack Payne, Billy Mead and David Knauer.

The 47-48 team went undefeated in Gallatin’s first season in the Grand River Conference after taking a Big Six Conference title a year before. The team lost by 3 points to Chillicothe in the regional tournament. ********** Picking an 8-team women’s bracket presented a special challenge. Over a 9-year period in the 1990s, teams averaged over 20 wins per season. For this reason, not all of those teams will be included in the bracket in order to allow other good teams of the past 40 years to be included.

So, here we go. The first matchup in the GHS Women’s Hoops Madness Challenge pits the #4 team from 1994-95, coached by Rick Lin, against the #5 team from 1989-90, coached

by Kevin Nichols.

Girls GHS Hoop

The 1970-71 Gallatin Varsity Basketball team, front row from left: Larry Wilson, Phil Gooding, John Bennett, Greg Graham, Sam Curtis, Jack Daniels, Stan Ray (manager); back row: Ray Cason, Rick McCloud, Kenny Youtsey, Dennis Morrissey, Howard Weldon, Keith Morrissey, Richard Reynolds and Coach Ed Weissenbach.

The 1994-95 team finished 26- GRC), Michelle Williams, Tara 3, 7-1 in the GRC behind Bethany, Lockridge (Honorable Mention with district and sectional victo- GRC), Alisa Hamilton, Brandi ries before a regional game loss Dixon, Rhonda Frost, Paige to Wellington-Napoleon. Team Helton, Christy Wilson, Trisha members were Ashley Wilson Vyrostek and Erin Burns. (unanimous All-GRC), Kim To vote for your team, go to Ruse, Cindy Critten, Natalie the Gallatin North Missourian Bird, Sara Strasser (Honorable website and click on the GHS Mention GRC), Kim Sweatman, Hoops Madness Guessing Game Joanna Hemry, Amanda Dixon, box. Votes will be tabulated at 5 Jacque Ruse, Andi Wilkinson, p.m. each Tuesday. The results Amy Woodruff, Devin Hamilton, of our first matchup will be postShanda Lollar, Shelly Taul, Ab- ed Wednesday, online and in the bey Howard, Natasha McLey, North Missourian newspaper.

Kristy Youtsey and Miranda Eaton.

The 1989-90 team, 6-2 and second in the GRC behind Princeton, won a district tournament from the #3 seeded spot and advanced to the Class 2 sectional, where it lost to Smithville by 6 Save to current week folder points to finish with before a 20-8 re-altering this ad. cord. Team members were Shelley Fales (unanimous All-GRC), Heather Reynolds (1st team

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Lots of four leaf clovers this year!

Ben Stein found this large four-leaf clover on May 7 at his home on DD Highway. He has found four-leaf clovers before.

When asked if he’d had anything lucky happen, he laughed and said, “Well, I’m getting in the paper.” At this time of printing this issue, Ben has found an additional five four-leaf clovers. Another report on Facebook (from Blue Springs, south of Kansas City) stated that three little girls found almost 70 four-leaf clovers in their yard on May 13.

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No summer school at Gallatin R-5 Summer school was cancelled for the 2020 school year during the May 14 meeting of the Gallatin Board of Education.

The resignations of Ida Kemper, fifth grade English language arts/social studies, and Zach Morrison, elementary physical education, were accepted at the end of the 2020 school year.

Flags coach was offered to Skyler Husong, drum line coach to Sebastian Vaughn.

Dr. Copple, Principal Burke, and Principal Collins presented their reports. Activity Director Gann presented his report along with the ISS/At Risk Report and the MSHSAA COVID-19 report.

The graduation list was approved.

Dr. Copple discussed the plans presented from Blue Cross/Blue Shield which are the exact same plans as in 20192020. The insurance rates from Mike Roberts of Creative Planning were accepted for July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.

The 2020-2021 salary schedule was approved.

Dr. Copple discussed the current year’s budget and the preliminary budget information for 2020-2021.

The board entered into closed session to discuss personnel and student matters.

The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the May 14 meeting of the Gallatin School Board held May 14. Members present were Jesse Bird, Tim Bradford, Pam Critten, Jeffrey Donovan, Trent Dowell, Amy Heldenbrand and Anita Riley. Dr. Copple, Principal Burke, Principal Collins, Activity Director Gann and Board Secretary Corwin were also in attendance.

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to Harold Francis Edwards on June 19, 1948, in Kansas City.

Harold preceded Bonnie in death in January 2019 after 70 years of marriage. They were longtime members of the First Christian Church of Lathrop.

Bonnie was a member of the Sew and Sews.

Along with her parents and husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Cox. Survivors include four children Robert (Pat), Linda (Peter)

Kersten, Jeff, and Grant; sisters Flo (Glenn) Burge, Barbara Hayes, and Donna (Robert) Vochatzer; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation for friends and family of Bonnie Lou Edwards will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 North State Route 291, Liberty. A private family service will follow the visitation at the chapel with burial in Cameron Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Lathrop.

Wedding vows planned for June 13

Kelsie Goins and Brett Wilkinson will exchange wedding vows at The Historic Post Office in Ottawa, KS, on June 13, 2020. Kelsie is the daughter of Deland and Donna Goins of Altamont, KS. She graduated from Labette County High School in 2012 and from Pittsburg State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Kelsie graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine on May 16, 2020, and will begin her residency as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) at KU Medical Center in Kansas City in July. Brett is the son of Darryl and Elizabeth Wilkinson of Gallatin. He is a 2007 graduate of Gallatin High School.

He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2011 with a degree in computer science and will continue employment at Principal Financial out of Des Moines, IA, where he has worked for the past nine years. The couple will reside in Merriam, KS, while Kelsie completes her residency. [Photo by Jpeg Studio]

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10 Fairview Shelly Mason opened with announcements and prayers for all VA nursing homes, schools, all the communities in our country, baby William, Karen Reed, Vickie Meadows, Rob Fillbeck, Brett Bolton, Rhett Colton, and Linda McFee. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

The Bob Speck family opened worship service with singing doxology. Special music was by the Speck family and congregation. Offering and prayer was by Marilyn Searcy.

Special was by Bob Speck.

Scripture was John 14:1-6 and the message was “My Mansion at My Father’s House” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Closing Hymn was led by Specks and prayer was

by Betty McFee. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Standing on the Promises” and “I Will Trust in You.” We began the sermon series “Better For It” by

Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was called “Mad Max Got It Wrong” and was based on Proverbs 25:28. Small group time followed the message.

Gallatin First Baptist Sunday, May 24, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message, “Are You Abiding in Christ?” from 1 John 2:21-27. Live-Stream option will still be available.

We will not have Sunday School classes or evening worship until further notice. Summer camp, men’s Bible study, choir practice, youth group, Pioneer Club, and Keenagers monthly luncheons are all cancelled until further notice. VBS will be July 12-17 “Concrete & Cranes” motto: Jesus! Our Strong Foundation!

Gallatin First Christian First Christian Church will resume in-person worship services beginning May 24 at 9 a.m. Social distancing will be observed. Families may sit together but are asked

Courthouse News (continued from page 6) This information is taken from the minutes of the May 13, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, called the meeting to order. Wayne Uthe, 2nd district commissioner, was also present. David Cox, 1st district commissioner, was absent due to experiencing some illness symptoms.

Judge Ryan Horsman heard the following cases on May 13 via Zoom: A jury trial for Robert Vessar was reset to Sept.

24-25, on charges of DWI aggravated, D felony, murder second degree, A felony, unlawfully operate ATV upon highway, C misdemeanor, and no valid license, D misdemeanor. Vessar was involved in a fatal accident which occurred in Winston involving two ATVs. A Pattonsburg man was killed in the accident.

Kyle Wilkerson pled guilty to domestic assault fourth degree, A misdemeanor, and kidnapping third degree, A misdemeanor, in a change of venue from DeKalb County. He was sentenced to 151 days in jail with credit for time served on each count, sentences to run concurrently and consecutive to all other sentences.

A jury trial was set for Dale Marvin Barker for Nov. 5-6 in a change of venue case from Livingston County. He is charged with statutory sodomy, statutory rape, and incest.

A jury trial was set for Mary Lou Browning on Nov. 18-19-20 on two charges of stealing and two charges of forgery.

A jury trial was set for Jay Curtis Guhlke on Oct. 1-2. He is charged with promoting child pornography first degree, possession of child pornography second offense, and possession of child pornography first offense.

Nicholas D. McCleary pled guilty to an amended charge of endangering inmate, A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to four days jail with credit for time served.

Before Judge Brent Elliott on May 12, a jury trial was set for Dustin Michael Cope in a change of venue case from Caldwell County. The trial is set for Aug. 10, 2020, on two counts of assault fourth degree, A misdemeanor.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Mark Anthony Gordon, Altamont, no valid license, E felony, failure to signal, C misdemeanor; State vs. Dennis Alan Swearingin, Altamont, two counts of burglary second degree, D felony, proper-

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ty damage first degree E felony, property damage second degree, B misdemeanor, two counts of stealing, A misdemeanor; State vs. David R. Aycock, Lexington, DWI persistent, E felony, failure to drive on right half of roadway and speeding, C misdemeanors.

Civil cases filed: Brett T. Marshall vs. Director of Revenue, petition for reinstatement of driving privileges.

Associate Division Bryan Carter vs. State of Missouri was dismissed by the court without prejudice.

Assessor’s Office The office is still closed due to the restrictions of the courthouse, but if you need something from the assessor’s office or need to be assessed, please call and the staff will be glad to help you over the phone.

Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #MH-3 from David II and Nicole McDaniel to Kimberli Anice Buckner; tract in Washington Township from Cynthia Cox to Benjy Cox; Lake Viking lot #535 from Getaway Point LLC to Paul Torline, Stephen Torline, and Donald D. Friend II, an undivided one-third interest to each as tenants in common; Lake Viking lot #1697 from Hope Thurman to Jaden Brown.

Warranty Deeds Lake Viking lots #46 and #47 from Dennis and Debra Disselhoff to Douglas Winter; tract in Salem Township from Gerald and Brenda Miller to Gerald and Brenda Miller as co-trustees of the Gerald L. Miller and Brenda Miller Joint Trust Agreement; Lake Viking lot #245 from Scott and Kasey Johnson to Susan J. Miller and Jason D. Jacob, joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Grand River Township from David and Sandra Blundell to Donald and Heather Kay; Lake Viking lot #1199 from Nedra Eichler to Gregory and Patricia Buhler; Lake Viking lot #152 from Clifton and Bonita Dobson to Edward Garner and Julie McMillin as joint tenants with right of survivorship; partial block in Jamesport from Hunter and Rachel White to Evan and Sandra Smith; lot and partial lot in Gallatin from Adam and Kimberly Ness to Christopher and Deborah Thomas; partial lots in Gallatin from Debra L. Gatton to Crystal Rogers.

Beneficiary Deeds Lake Viking lots #46 and #47 from Douglas Winter to Kalvin M. Winter.

Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Jamesport Township from James V. Edwards, Jill. L. Edwards and Julee A. Blevins, successor trustees of the James N. Edwards Revocable Intervivos Trust, to James and Cindy O’Rourke; tract in Washington Township from Wanda Sue Cox, trustee of the Cox Family Trust, to Benjy Cox.

to maintain a distance of six feet from other attendees. Prefilled communion cups and bulletins will be available to pick up when entering and offering plates will be placed at the rear of the sanctuary. The sermon will also be available online.

We welcome you but understand if you do not feel comfortable returning to the building at this time. If you are sick or are experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms, we respectfully ask that you refrain from attending for at least 14 days.

There will be no children’s church, Sunday School classes, or other gatherings in the church building until further notice.

Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Dereck lit the altar candles and Sue played the prelude. Social distancing was upheld. Pastor Brad’s worship message “Love Story” was based on John 14: 15-21.

Ministerial Alliance has support for anyone needing help during this time. Contact a local minister for details. Dine in/carry out and all church social activities are postponed until further notice.

Continued prayers for Juli Cragg Hilliard, Rachel Bradford, John Wood, and Charles Rogers’ cousin.

Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “When the Son of Man Shall Come in His Glory” from Matthew 25. Specials: Lesa Leeper read the meaning behind the song “America The Beautiful” and Brother David Leeper presented a recording of “A Tribute to the American Flag” by Johnny Cash. Sunday morning worship will be at 11 a.m. and remain as a driveup service until further notice due to social distancing requirements for COVID-19. Early service the first Sunday of each month is canceled due to COVID-19. Wednesday evening service is cancelled due to COVID-19.

Debbie Tinder receives P.E.O grant Debbie Tinder of Maysville was recently selected to receive a continuing education grant from P.E.O in support of her educational pursuits. She was recommended for consideration for this grant by Annette Brown of Pattonsburg.

Established in 1973 as a onetime grant for women who have decided to return to complete their education after interruption, the Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant is open to women who are citizens of the United States or Canada and can be used for completing degrees or certifications necessary for improving or gaining

skills for employment. Membership in P.E.O is not required, but applications are only given to individuals after a P.E.O chapter has voted to sponsor a candidate.

The PCE Grant is not a loan for repayment, and can be used for tuition, books & supplies, testing fees, graduation fees, transportation, childcare, educational program requirements, and course materials.

Debbie was sponsored by Chapter BC of Pattonsburg.

She is currently a kindergarten teacher at Maysville and intends to pursue a Master of Education in Curriculum.

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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 660605-0984.

Custom hay bailing; mow, rake, and big bales. Call Harry for pricing at 660-605-0984.

FOR SALE - 2 year old Angus bull.

Updated on shots, and semen and rich tested. Brinkley genetics. 660-605-0017 FOR SALE - 7’ Jenkins brush hog 2 yrs. old. Quick attach for skidloader $3800 OBO 660-684-6344 Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-3582682

ing 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.

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.

Fast Cash! Wanted: Guns, gold, ATV’s ect. Cash buyer. We also do cash loans, all confidential. Guns & ammo for sale. R&R Pawn Shop, Cameron, Mo. 816-632-1787 For Sale: Trac 12’ aluminum jon boat, Hawk boat trailer, and Endura C2 trolling motor. Very good condition. $800 Call 660-6633469 or 660-605-0619.

Help Wanted

Automotive 2006 White 4-door Toyota Corolla, 228k miles. Runs great! Asking $1500. Call 435-922-5521.

Business Opportunities Get your message to more than 18,000 homes in Daviess, Caldwell, Livingston & beyond for as little as $7 per week in the ADZONE. 660-707-1820 or email AdZone@GPCink.com to place your ad TODAY!

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. 660-6632103 or 2104.

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

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

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

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heat-

PART-TIME DRIVER. Daytime deliveries. One route once per week (either Monday or Thursday) mostly to post offices plus 3-4 days delivering real estate publication each month to store locations in the region. Totals about 65-70 hours per month @ $9.45/ hr. Some lifting, loading newspaper bundles and mail sacks. Must have clean driving record (pass background check) and familiarity with GPS. Immediate opening.

Apply at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin.

Wanted: Maintenance Person.

The Rest Easy Apartments, Inc. is accepting applications until opening is filled. Must have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and maintenance. It is a part-time and flexible hours position. Need tools and vehicle to do the job. EOE Send resume to 604 East Grand St., Apt. Office Box 23, Gallatin, MO 64640.

Now Hiring Compassionate Caregivers. Serve Link Home Care has immediate need for part-time Home Care Aides, to perform essential home care household chores, personal care and respite services to assist local clients in Linn, Livingston and Mercer counties. Applicants must have reliable transportation. Offering competitive pay, benefits and mileage reimbursement. Call 660359-4218, for an application to join our professional team. EOE

Notices We will be handling Supergrow of Iowa lawn/garden fertilizer.

Suggested rate for garden is 9 lb./1000 sq. ft and on new seeding 12 lb./1000 sq. ft. Raymond Mast 660-684-6943 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.

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Real Estate FOR SALE: 3 bedroom home on 6 1/2 acres. 2 Large barns, workshop/garage, brick chicken house, fenced pasture, and living well. Located just East of Bethany, MO. Contact: Charles Ceradsky for info at 660-373-1968 or 660868-0914.

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

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank.net or call 816-583-2143.

Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

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 660-334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816390-5161 Beery’s Custom Farm Service.

Disking and phillips harrow. Call Josh at 660-973-6547 A&A PAINTING 20 years experience,free est. Call 816-2849145 Custom round baling 5’x6’ bales, slicing available, wet or dry. Call Jamin Rinehart 660-684-6977

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 My name is Linda McElwee (Shockey). I have a few openings in my schedule for the Chillicothe area. I have been cleaning houses and helping the elderly for 9 years. I will do, but not limited to: laundry, make beds, take to appointments around town, shopping and some light house work.

Call 660-247-0056 to see what I can do for you.

SERVICES - Custom food plots.

Disk, plow, plant, and spray.

Fertilizer available. $75/hour. Call Marcus 660-334-0114

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

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

Garage Sales Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin.

Open: Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Proper wearing of face masks is mandatory. Hand sanitizer will be available for use.

We will be following the governor’s current order. 660-663-2478 Moving Sale, Everything must go!

Friday and Saturday of Memorial week-end, May 22-23, 8-4 at 19694 240th Street in Jameson.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Nonpublic School Participation in Services through the Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME: Gallatin R-V School District PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESS: 602 S. Olive St. Gallatin, MO 64640 DATE ISSUED: May 14, 2020 On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act into law. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion relief package to address the economic fallout related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Section 18003 makes funds available from the Education Stabilization Fund for grants to State Education Agencies for elementary and secondary school emergency relief.

Section 18005 of the Act provides that Local Education Agencies (LEAs) receiving funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund must provide equitable services to non-public schools as required under section 1117 of the ESEA. However, control of these funds and title to materials, equipment and property purchased with such funds must remain with the public school district, and be administered by the public LEA. Public school districts will need to consult with non-public school officials to determine how the services will be provided to the non-public schools.

Allowable Uses Applicable to Non-Public Schools 1.Any activity authorized by the ESEA of 1965, including; • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.) ("IDEA"), • The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (34 U.S.C. 463, et seq.), • The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301,et seq.) ("the Perkins Act"), or • Subtitle 8 of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.11431, et seq.).

2.Coordinating the preparedness and response efforts of local educational agencies (LEAs)with state and local public health departments and other relevant agencies to improve coordinated responses among such entities to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.

3. Providing principals and others school leaders with the resources necessary to address the needs of their individual schools.

4. Developing and implementing activities to address the unique needs of lowincome children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth through activities that include how outreach and service delivery will meet the needs of each population.

5. Developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve the preparedness and response efforts of LEAs. 6. Training and professional development for LEA staff on sanitation and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases.

7. Purchasing supplies to sanitize and clean the facilities of the LEA, including buildings operated by such agency.

8. Planning for and coordinating during long-term closures, including how to: • provide meals to eligible students, • provide technology for online learning to all students, • provide guidance for carrying out requirements under the IDEA; and, • ensure other educational services can continue to be provided consistent with all federal, state and local requirements.

9. Purchasing educational technology (including hardware, software and connectivity) for students who are served by the LEA that aids in regular and substantive educational interaction between students and their classroom instructors, including low-income students and students with disabilities, which may include assistive technology or adaptive equipment.

10. Providing mental health services and supports.

11. Planning and implementing activities related to summer learning and supplemental afterschool programs, including providing classroom instruction or online learning during the summer months and addressing the needs of lowincome students, students with disabilities, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness and children in foster care.

The CARES Act funds are for the 2019-20 school year and will be available to LEAs for use until September 30, 2022.

While the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has a number of nonpublic schools registered for participation in federal programs, there may be additional nonpublic schools that wish to receive an equitable share of services funded by the CARES Act.. Nonpublic schools not registered with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) may contact the Federal Programs Section to participate in the CARES Act services.

It is important to note that the non-public school will not receive funds, but rather services from the public school district.

If you choose to participate in the services the CARES Act funds offer, the Department will need confirmation from the nonpublic school of their wishes to participate as well as enrollment counts and economic deprivation counts BEFORE June 1, 2020.

If you have questions or concerns, or to submit enrollment counts please contact Julia Cowell, Director of Federal Programs, at Julia.cowell@dese.mo.govor or Theresa Villmer, Equitable Services Ombudsman for the State of Missouri, at Theresa.villmer@dese.mo.gov.

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Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it Holy

Pattonsburg First Baptist Church

Exodus 20:8 (ESV)

First Assembly of God, Gallatin

Oak Ridge Church, Pattonsburg

Laying down our rights

Church Families Celebrating the Risen Lord Jesus: GALLATIN

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.

by Pastor Steve Ellison

These days, we often hear things like, “I know my rights” or “I don't have to take First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro. that” or “You can't do that to me.” Many people believe that it is a badge of honor, 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 something to be proud of that they stand up for their rights. Many arguments, even Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org fights, occur because we make sure that no one is taking advantage of us. Jesus, First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor however, set a much different example for us. The Apostle Paul set a pretty good Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer example in that regard as well. I need to point out that both Jesus and Paul took offense 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 at some things. Neither of them was reluctant or afraid to stand up for what is right. Both year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church of them were willing to be assertive if the greater good for all was dependent on their being assertive. It is of great importance to the Christian to know when to be assertive 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 and when to graciously lay down our rights.

Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, Romans 15:1-3 tells us how to be discerning in this area, “Now we who are ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please 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: ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3 For even lakevikingchurch@gmail.com Christ did not please Himself.”(NASU) Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Jesus is our best example of laying down personal rights. No one else has done Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) anything that remotely compares to what He did. He gave up a glorious existence in Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday order live a very primitive life with only the basic necessities. That life would end in great School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. humiliation, pain, and suffering. Even if the same exact things happened to us, there Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. would still be no comparison because He was totally innocent. Each of us actually Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. deserves everything that was done to Him. In addition, His perfect fellowship with God 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. the Father was broken because of our wrongdoing. That perfect unbroken fellowship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, could never be taken away from us because we never had it to begin with. Christ did not Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m. live to please Himself and neither should we.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Verse one of Romans 15 may at first glance seem to be telling us that we are to Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com be men pleasers. Verse two and the rest of Scripture tells us that this is not the case. A ALTAMONT closer reading of verse one tells us we are not to focus on pleasing ourselves only.

United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS Pleasing ourselves is not necessarily bad except when it results in something bad for us following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd. or others, which it often does. Verse three tells us that Jesus did not live to please WINSTON Himself. The balance of Scripture plainly states that everything Jesus did was to please 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 His Father. That seems like a pretty good starting point for us also. Verse two tells us to Fairview Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45please others but it also clearly states that this pleasing of others is for a specific 10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. purpose. When we lay down our rights by not focusing on pleasing ourselves and rather United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. focus on pleasing others it ought to be for their edification.

Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; A study of the underlying Greek word which we have translated as “edification” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m. reveals that this purpose is for building or constructing. It literally means “to build a JAMESPORT home” but it also has a sacred or spiritual connotation. Thus, a reasonable interpretation United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, is that we are to lay down our rights (please others) not so that they get their way but so 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 that a sacred building will be constructed. The rest of Scripture brings two examples to mind: the construction of a suitable dwelling for the Holy Spirit in their person and/or the a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. construction of the church, the body of Christ. It seems to me that Romans 15:1-3 has Church of Christ (108 N. Williams) — Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 both in mind. We are called to lay down our rights, but not mindlessly, but rather with a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. divine purposes in mind.

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Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor;

Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church —

David Stephenson, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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 speaker; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.

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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