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M M M M Former mayor, long time employee serving City of Gallatin and citizens of Daviess County, prepares to retire

by T.L. Huffman, Staff Writer

Norma Griffin is tearing herMichael self away from a 64-year career 2nd termof public service. cer. See page “I8may be lost for a while,” she says. “I’m used to getting up at a certain time every morning. I’ll have to rearrange my schedule.”

The 83-year-old will retire on May 25 from her position as deputy assessor in the Daviess County Assessor’s Office.

Norma started at the assessor’s office in 1982. With her retirement, a position becomes

available and her replacement has not yet been found. Her advice to her successor is: “Show up and do what they ask you to do.”

“I knew it was time to retire,” Norma says. “It was time for a young person to have a job.”

Norma says she will miss the everyday interactions with courthouse employees.

Norma was 48 years old when she started at the assessor’s office. Every year has brought different challenges, but the very

first year saw the most dramatic changes.

“When I started, everything was done with pencil and paper and by hand,” she says. “Then we switched to computer. I didn’t think I could ever do it, but I did.”

Norma has worked under three different assessors, Tom Everly, Betty Harmison and current assessor, Sally Black.

Mr. Everly was the county’s first assessor, so Norma got in on the ground floor.

“Before Mr. Everly, each

township had its own assessor,” Norma says. “Those 15 assessors would go to people’s homes to make their assessments and people would go to the assessor’s house to pay their bill; they had no central office.”

Before coming to the assessor’s office, Norma worked for the City of Gallatin for 20 years as the deputy city clerk. She worked part-time and full-time for the city from 1954 to 1982.

Norma wasn’t really looking for a job when she came to work

for the city. She had been a farm girl all her life.

Norma was born in Jameson.

She had a twin sister, Nancy, and another sister, Dixie.

“We were born at home,” Norma says. “Mom didn’t even know (continued on page 16)

Memorial Day rites at Hillcrest Cemetery

Brett Curtis en route to Class 1 gold with his personal best jump of 6’3” [staff photo/Cox]; the Jones Brothers — Cameron and Peyton [photo courtesy Preston Cole, Princeton P-T]

Panthers bring home 2 golds among 4 state track medals

by Dennis Cox, Sports Editor

If Pattonsburg Senior Peyton Jones needed any incentive to move up higher on the awards podium at the MSHSAA Class 1 Track and Field Championships, he needed only to look to his teammates…and the same proved to be true for Senior Brett Curtis.

The three-man Panther delegation to state, Peyton Jones, Cameron Jones and Brett Curtis,

combined for 32 points to give the boys’ program a 3rd place finish in Class 1 over the weekend at Jefferson City High School. The Panthers finished in a three-way tie with a pair of private schools, Kansas City Lutheran and Ste. Genevieve Valle Catholic.

Individually for the Panthers, it was a near perfect finish of the 2018 season. Curtis jumped a personal best in the high jump, 6’3”, to claim the Class 1 gold ahead of

three competitors who went out at 6’2”, including sectional rival Mack Anderson of Southwest Livingston, who claimed the sectional title last week.

Peyton and Cameron Jones continued their dominance in the triple jump, finishing 1st and 2nd, respectively, on the Class 1 awards podium on Saturday.

Peyton just missed a personal best, hitting the pit with a jump of 43’2” to edge out his brother,

who jumped 42’5.5” for the silver medal.

The Jones brothers tested their legs on Friday in the long jump event. Peyton jumped 19’11” to finish with the Class 1 5th place medal. Cameron, a Freshman, just missed a spot on the podium, jumping 18’11.5” to finish in 10th place.

Alexandr Rebikh, Green Ridge, won the long jump competition with a leap of 20’9”.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2172 of Gallatin will hold the annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28. This annual ceremony involves the laying of wreaths and flowers, a three-volley rifle salute, and the playing of “Taps.” The VFW also provides services at the Masonic Cemetery in Jamesport.

Commissioner Sims to resign on June 30 Daviess County Presiding Commissioner Randy Sims has announced his resignation from the Daviess County Commission, effective June 30, 2018, due to moving out of state.

Any person wishing to apply for a gubernatorial appointment to serve out the remainder of this term, ending Dec. 31, 2018, should contact the county clerk’s office for more information.

Daviess County Library Director Allison Spidle abruptly resigns Allison Spidle submitted a letter of resignatened to Director Spidle and considered citizen tion as director of the Daviess County Library to comment without much response.

Board offers interim post to Elizabeth Plotner the 5-member library board on Wednesday, May One point prompting Spidle’s resignation foFollowing receipt of Library Director Allison Spidle’s resignation 16. cuses on financial accounting. Spidle advocates and after guests left the May 16 public meeting, the library board of The announcement marks the end of a particfor changes that would apply professional actrustees convened in closed session and voted unanimously to offer the ularly successful period in library programming counting expertise to the library’s business opposition of interim library director to Elizabeth Plotner at a rate of $17 since Spidle’s tenure at the helm of the countyeration as an additional expense. This, she says, per hour. wide library, which operates facilities in Gallatin is within the limits of the annual budget and would If Ms. Plotner declines, then the board agreed to offer the interim and Jamesport. assure transparency and fiscal integrity for the liposition to former library director Jan Johnson. According to meeting The May 16th public board meeting was unbrary. Spidle has been frustrated that this recomminutes, this session closed to the public began at 6:20 p.m. and ended usual with 10 citizens voicing comments to the mendation, communicated during many monthly at 7:01 p.m. Other business, besides the resignation of Director Spidle board for nearly 90 minutes when Spidle’s letter meetings, has been repeatedly ignored. (continued on page 12) was under discussion. The board tabled other Board President Adkins clarified and emphatopics on the meeting’s agenda and continued sized that there is absolutely no concern about discussion for about an hour after guests at the meeting boe. Daviess County Associate Circuit Judge Daren Ad- any improper handling of money, and certainly nothing departed. No board action vote was taken on Spidle. kins is board president and the most experienced board remotely criminal or even of a suspicious nature, to citiThe library board convened in public session at 10 a.m. member, appointed to the board in July, 2000. zens who attended the May 16th meeting. Rather, the isthis morning, May 23. Minutes from this meeting will be Spidle’s letter details grievances, describing monthly sue involves proficiency in using Quickbooks accounting posted on this newspaper’s website and reported in next board meetings as increasingly “toxic” and stressful. Her software. week’s print edition. comments clearly targeted Board President Adkins and The Daviess County Library is considered in excellent Those appointed by the Daviess County Commission criticized the entire board for what she termed as micro- financial standing with no debt. The board and director to serve on the library board are Daren Adkins, Gregg management. manage assets approaching $500,000. The library operHartley, Shonna Morrison, Kelvina Hobbs, and Mary JarDuring the May 16th meeting, board members lis- ates on a tax levy of .1829 per $100 of assessed valuation. (continued on page 3)

Congratulations to the Valedictorians, Salutatorians from Winston R-6, North Daviess R-3 & Tri-County R-7!

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OPINION

May 23, 2018

We must demand courage

by Freida Marie Crump

All that’s left is sadness The Daviess County Library Board and its Library Director have just gone through a messy divorce made public. And we’re the “children” victimized in a failed marriage. We must deal with the aftermath.

Few saw this coming. By outward appearances, all things library seemed to be going so well.

After being stunned, confused, and then dismayed, I’m left feeling profoundly sad.

We’re likely to look back upon these past 20 months as one brief, shining moment in local library programming. The accomplishments and direction of the library with Director Spidle at the helm is stunning. But appearances can be deceiving.

The explosion which blew up any chance for reconciliation came in the form of Spidle’s resignation letter, delivered in the presence of Spidle supporters who were not privileged to consider its content before it was leveled against the board at the May 16th public board meeting.

Allison sought support from

family and friends in making what, no doubt, was a very personal and emotional decision.

Few understood her decision was already made, non-negotiable, because even now Spidle leaves the door open for perhaps a “someday later” return.

O the Editor s S ike

by Darryl Wilkinson

As in most cases of divorce, miscommunication erupts into conflict through distrust and perceptions of mixed motives.

If the board weren’t already on the defensive in its working relationship with Director Spidle, the appearance of guests invited by Director Spidle certainly seemed like stacking the deck.

Yes, library board meetings are public. But few if any meetings

About the Library Board...

As a public entity receiving tax revenue for its funding, the library is organized by state statute. State law defining county library boards, appointment qualifications, removal, and vacancies is RSMo 182.050 which, in part, reads as follows: 182.050. For the purpose of carrying into effect sections 182.010 to 182.120, in case a county library district is established and a free county library authorized as provided in section 182.010, within sixty days after the establishment of the county library district, there shall be created a county library board of trustees, of five members, who shall be residents of the library district, none of whom shall be elected county officials. The members shall be appointed by the county commission for terms of four years each... Vacancies in the board occasioned by removals, resignations or otherwise shall be reported to the county commission and shall be filled in like manner as original appointments; except that if the vacancy is in an unexpired term. No member of the board shall receive compensation as such. No person shall be employed by the board of library trustees or by the librarian who is related within the third degree by blood or by marriage to any trustee of the board.

Editor’s note: Library board member Daren Adkins, who is elected as Daviess County Associate Circuit Judge, may be interpreted as a member of the state’s judiciary system rather than as an elected county official. This interpretation is based on inquiries posed to the Office of Legislative Research via the Secretary of State, the general counsel of the Missouri Ethics Commission, and the attorney retained by the Missouri Press Association. Although recognizing that the law is vague and without discovery of any case law, none of these entities can determine the legal application of the law. Thus, an inquiry has been forwarded to the Missouri Attorney General’s office, but a response to clarify the question is not anticipated anytime soon.

The following are currently appointed by the Daviess County Commission and serve 4-year terms on the Daviess County Library Board (board members elect their own officers):

● Daren Adkins, Daviess County Associate Circuit Judge — board president, appointed 2000, current term ends July, 2020 ● Gregg Hartley, public school teacher — board secretary, current term ends July, 2021 ● Kelvina Hobbs, bank employee — current term ends July, 2021 ● Mary Jarboe, retired school teacher — current term ends July, 2019 ● Shonna Morrison, school counselor — current term ends July, 2018

ever attract much attention.

Taxpayers and library patrons expect library officials to work together toward common goals.

A short, direct letter without comment would have been an easier path to resignation for Allison. But, obviously, she advocates change beyond just her departure. Thus, her letter long on grievances, implied an ultimatum at least to board members, witnessed by those supporting Director Spidle. The board felt ambushed. It seemed, at least to them, that her intention was to humiliate.

Employees are most professional when giving more notice, if nothing more than for transition purposes.

Perhaps, then, this is revealing -- certainly part of the personality clash between Director Spidle and Board President Daren Adkins touches this: Who’s really head of the household?

Regardless of how you debate that question, one thing is crystal clear: the library board has failed. Its primary purpose is to deliver services to the public, using the best means possible.

The board, instead, has allowed personality conflicts to fester to a toxic level.

It didn’t have to come to this.

Some library boards actually use co-directors to deliver services. Perhaps if that idea were applied here, then Director Spidle might have thrived delivering services where her skill set excels — in library programs and in HR (staff) responsibilities. The other co-director could have handled the financial necessities, including interfacing with the board, and perhaps also building maintenance. Or maybe there are better ways to make something work.

This board, however, chose to walk away. Now everything is framed in a “he said-she said” drama. When distrust becomes so personal and toxic, divorce seems inevitable. It may be argued that Director Spidle just decided to quit, but the problem that needs fixing goes much deeper than that.

What does this episode say to other home-grown graduates who might consider returning home in pursuit of happiness?

I am so sad. Opportunities to witness true excellence are so rare in small towns.

We just walked away from something that promised a bet(continued on page 3)

Greetings from the Poosey.

October 26, 1967 -- John McCain’s bomber was hit by a surface-to-air missile, destroying the right wing of the plane.

McCain said that the aircraft immediately went into an “inverted, straight-down spin.” He ejected and the force of that ejection immediately broke his right leg and both his arms, knocking him unconscious. McCain landed in a lake and since he was covered with heavy equipment he sank straight to the bottom. He came to, kicked his way to the surface and with both arms broken managed to activate his life preserver with his teeth. The North Vietnamese fished him out of the water and began to tear at his clothes. One of the soldiers slammed a rifle butt into his shoulder, fracturing it. Another drove a bayonet into his stomach then his foot.

The Viet Cong learned that McCain’s father was an admiral in the Navy so they decided to give him medical care for propaganda purposes and in operating on his broken leg they permanently damaged several ligaments, giving him a limp to this day.

The North Vietnamese thought they could gain some favor by offering him an early release from prison but he refused to be let go unless every man captured before him was released.

The enemy refused. That’s when the torture began.

According to McCain, “For the next four days I as beaten every two or three hours by different guards. My left arm was broken again and my ribs were cracked.” Two years in solitary confinement with no contact with anyone, a cell with no ventilation and a tin roof. In his words, “It was hot as hell in there.” Two years. To keep his mind in a state of sanity he memorized the names of all 335 men in captivity. He tapped on his cell wall and made contact with Ernie Brace, a pilot who was shot down over Laos. Brace had just come from 3½ years in a bamboo cage with an iron collar around his neck. McCain was often beaten for trying to communicate with other prisoners but he said that, “communication was all that kept us sane.” One guard jumped up and down on McCain’s knee, forcing him onto a crutch for the next year and a half.

He said that he didn’t pray for superhuman strength “or for God to strike the North Vietnamese dead.” He said, “I was asking for moral and physical courage, for guidance and wisdom to do the right thing.” Finally, on the point of suicide he signed a forced confession of war crimes. He said, “I felt just terrible about it. Every man has his breaking point. I had reached mine.” He can now raise neither arm above his shoulders due to the injuries.

He said there was no way he could describe his feelings when he walked toward a U.S. Air Force plane upon his release. He remarked, “Then I knew it was over.” McCain retired from the Navy as a captain in 1981 and moved to Arizona where he was elected to two terms to the U.S. House of Representatives then elected to the Senate in 1985, easily winning re-election five times. In 2000 he lost a heated primary race to George W. Bush, but won the nomination in 2008, running against Barack Obama. While serving in Congress he’s been known to vote his own conscious instead of blindly following his party’s wishes, and among McCain’s accomplishments were reform in campaign spending, untangling judicial nominations, and opposing pork barrel projects.

John McCain spent over five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam but was one of the first in Congress to attempt to restore relations with that country. We usually speak of heroes in the past tense in terms of what they have done. John McCain continues to be one of the greatest American heroes of this time or any time.

Lincoln said, “Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves... The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.”

The John McCain’s will be remembered as heroes despite how others might berate him for their own gain. To make it through our toughest times we must demand that our leaders possess McCain’s type of courage, a courage that has translated easily from the POW camp to the floor of the Senate. We have no other choice. We must demand it.

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

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County Library Director resigns This generates roughly half of that half million dollars in total assets to sustain operations; the other half accumulates as available reserves through gifts, donations, etc.

Citizen comments generally probed both Director Spidle and board members to seek some means of reconciliation. One suggestion was for the board to consider offering a paid leave of absence to Spidle to allow time for all involved to reconsider.

Spidle did not waver from her decision to resign, saying a temporary sabbatical was not acceptable but that the job-related stress impacting her personal life is unacceptable. Since her employment does not involve

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any contract but instead is by mutual agreement, her letter essentially terminated her tenure regardless of board response or public reaction.

Citizens in attendance were there in support of Director Spidle. Questions and comments probed for explanations on why the relationship between the board president and its director are dysfunctional.

Library board members as well as Spidle seemed to agree that the duration of monthly board meetings is generally too long. Citizens attending the meeting questioned whether the board’s intention was to guide the director in handling administrative duties or to “microman-

age” operations.

Spidle offered an example, pointing to board discussion on lawn mowing which she considered a routine administrative decision that did not require a half-hour board discussion.

“My stress comes between the ‘Atta-boy compliments’ I get when I casually meet an individual board member somewhere, against incessant secondguessing I confront during board meetings,” Spidle said. “At this juncture, it’s much more than just taking a break or a sabbatical. This library needs a new director.”

Although still expressing a desire for reconciliation, Phil Tate challenged the board to look

Spike: Decision leaves us sad (continued from page 2) ter future for our families, Lord willing, for years to come.

Think on this. The stage was set for unparalleled success.

The library district is financially strong. A talented home-grown professional chose to return here, not as an outsider needing to be coaxed or recruited or someone with a “stepping stone” agenda.

A modern physical facility provides the foundation to launch a transition emphasizing and expanding patron programs and services precisely at the time when traditional libraries slip or even founder against the rising flood of digital alternatives. Library staff members seem united in support of Director Spidle.

And we, meaning the library board representing us, chose to

walk away to embrace the unknown of what’s next.

Balancing the need for stability while aspiring to excellence isn’t easy. If you only treasure longevity, you risk settling for mediocrity. If you only treasure excellence, you risk sustainability. Success takes balance.

Usually, fiscal realities force compromise. But not in this case.

Usually, the challenge in attracting and securing top notch expertise is overwhelming. But not in this case. Usually, community leaders have learned to harness their pride and reconcile personal differences to maintain focus on serving others. But not in this case.

Decisions have been made. At this juncture, there apparently is no chance of reconciliation between this library director and

this library board; Director Spidle’s employment was by mutual consideration, thus her resignation terminated employment. A board vote to accept or reject her letter is moot.

There is plenty of blame to go around. It all makes me so sad.

Perhaps the plight of the next library director will be better. Perhaps the skill set of the next director will more closely fit what this library board seeks (whatever that is) …who knows?

One thing is sure. The first thing any smart applicant interested in becoming the next Library Director here is going to ask is why this position became open.

There is no good version of any truthful answer to that question. And that really makes me sad.

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beyond the immediate letter of resignation from Director Spidle.

“There’s a problem here that’s not just about this director,” Tate said. “If you don’t fix it, the problem which immediately impacts the rest of the library staff right now will follow for whoever becomes the next library director.

“The problem must be fixed to continue the success and tradition that each one of us sitting here in this room cares about,” Mr. Tate said. “Even if you could somehow reject the resignation, the underlying problem remains.”

Other citizen comments framed the dysfunction essentially as a personality conflict between Director Spidle and Board President Adkins. When the judge finally offered response, he specifically disagreed with the “personality conflict” assessment and stated, instead, that there were several misunderstandings.

Judge Adkins noted differences in the way the library’s previous director operated the library; Jan Johnson who served more than 35 years, preceded Allison Spidle. He noted how Director Spidle excels at leading and expanding library programming, “but that is the outward or public part of library services, which is only a part of what the library director does.”

The discussion then shifted away from Judge Adkins, and the board president had little more to say while the discussion continued.

In a private interview initiated by this newspaper the following day, Judge Adkins declined further comment. He said that the board does not discuss personnel matters in any public forum.

“The board speaks to personnel matters through its meeting minutes,” Judge Adkins says.

During the May 16th meeting, other board members did comment with Mary Jarboe sharing how important the library has been to her family and personally while stressing with confidence how each board member cares about the library. She conceded that she did not participate in the job interview process properly, thus making transitions and

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implementing changes stressful.

“Jan made running this library look simple,” said Mrs. Jarboe. “But because of your (Allison’s) skill set, we’ve grown in a different way. Nobody likes change ...the transition has been hard...Allison has done nothing but really good things since she’s arrived here.”

Shonna Morrison, as a newer member on the board, expressed an interest to participate in library board training. This is something Director Spidle previously suggested. Morrison took her board seat when Allison Spidle was hired as director, and replaced Mandi Hemry, who is Allison’s sister, who left the board to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

Morrison spoke to the sincerity of the board members volunteering their service on the board. “We know (personnel) matters like this are muddy and we’re in muddy waters,” she opined. “But I can assure you we each care.”

Board member Kelvina Hobbs commented how “there’s always two sides to every story.” Board member Gregg Hartley, seated with a laptop while performing as board secretary, offered no comment during the May 16th meeting.

When asked whether she would reconsider her position, Director Spidle commented on how she arrived at her decision.

She stated both she and her husband make such important decisions together, and that she would not withdraw the letter without being able to again consult with her husband.

While Director Spidle adamantly resolved to stand by her decision to resign, she stated she would be available to help the library secure grants and programs as a volunteer. Spidle also stated she would consider returning to direct the library or to work in some staff capacity, but only after an unspecified but extended period of time in the future.

Attending May 16 were Commissioner David Cox, Phil and Nancy Tate, Tammy Gay, Jill Steward, Connie and Matt Meeks, Dean Hales, Ron and Kim Spidle, Darryl Wilkinson.

A burst of activity...

In recent months Daviess County Library expanded its digital services, enabling patrons to browse book titles on its website or use an app to read, listen or watch on all major computers and mobile devices. The library also initiated a pilot outreach program in the form of a pop-up library at Winston City Hall (May, 2017). ● L actation S tation “ F riendly W orksi te” G rant (July, 20 17 ) ● S ummer U nder the S tars Program and N ight S ky A stronomical E ve nt (N A S A and A stronomical S ociety of K ansas City in A ugust, 20 17 ) ● S olar E clipse (informational sessions and eve nt host in A ugust, 20 17 ) ● Basement remodeling project ($ 6, 5 0 0 donation, concluded M arch, 20 18 ) ● N A S A S olar S ystem A mbassador to D avi ess County S chools (M ay, 20 18 ) ● Booka palooza Program (one of three libraries nationally in M ay, 20 18 )

Perhaps the most noteworthy is when the Daviess County Library was chosen as one of 75 libraries nationwide to partner with NASA and the American Libraries Association for the NASA@mylibrary initiative. Our library beat out hundreds of applicants from all 50 states and is the only library from Missouri chosen for the 3-year partnership to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills for youth and adults. After completing Phase I in spring 2018, the county library now has the option to renew Patrons V isiting the partnership for Phase II. the L ib rary in 2 0 1 7 : These examples of expanded programs were possible by the library’s tradition of service and January . . . . . . . . . . 28 8 solid foundation while the library was under the F ebruary . . . . . . . . 28 9 direction of Jan Johnson. At the time Jan was M arch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 appointed director in 1979, the county library’s A pril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2 M ay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2 main facility was in a Victorian 2-story residence June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 5 on North Main Street in Gallatin (across from July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5 Shopko).

A ugust . . . . . . . . . . . 35 6 In December, 1995, the library relocated into S eptember . . . . . 19 0 its current setting on West Grand Street, with O ctober . . . . . . . . . . 210 Jan helping to secure a matching federal grant N ove mber . . . . . 25 0 of $131,500 for the $260,000 relocation project. Jan D ecember . . . . . . . n/ a was instrumental in writing numerous grants that allowed many new programs and services before her retirement in 2016, concluding 36 years of commendable leadership in library and community service.

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For more information about this program and other resources available to individuals with disabilities, please call Access II, L.L.C., Gallatin, toll free at 888-663-2423.

Kylie Collins named to dean’s

Kylie Collins of Gallatin has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2018 semester.

Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled courses, including credit/no credit or pass/ fail courses.

Co-ed softball tournament slots Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri will host a slow pitch, co-ed softball tournament on Saturday, July 21 at the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton. There are 12 team slots available, with an entry fee of $200 per team.

Concessions will be available the day of the event.Volunteers and umpires are needed. Interested persons should contact Amanda Spencer or Sherry Hoerrmann for more information by calling 855-290-8544.

Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center Menus May 29-31 Monday: closed for Memorial Day; Tuesday: smothered meatballs with rice, cabbage, green beans, fruit, cookie; Wednesday: sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuit with gravy, tomato juice, melon; Thursday: taco salad with lettuce, hamburger, cheese, tomatoes, chips or crackers, fiesta corn, mandarin oranges.

May 28: Closed for Memorial Day; May 30: Blood pressure checks 11-12; May 30: Free Hep C checks 11-12.

City of Jamesport buys lawn mower

Open house held at new city water plant About 70 members of the public attended the open house at the new Gallatin Water Treatment Plant on May 17 at the plant’s location on Rocky Road, just east of Dockery Park. Pictured are Alderman John Whitfield, Deputy City Clerk Kim Ness, Rodger Barker, Public Works Director Mark Morey, and Gary King. Mr. Barker and Mr. King are with the Lake Viking Water Supply District.

10 Annual Lions All-Star games held at NCMC Ketcham Center on June 2 The 10th Annual District 26M4 Lions All-Star Basketball Game will be held at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton on Saturday, June 2.

There will be eight games starting at 9 a.m. and the last game should start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Admission to the games is $6 and spectators can leave and reenter throughout the day.

For fans of high school basketball, this is a last chance to enjoy the sport before the 2018-2019 season starts in November. Featured in this game will be over 85 senior basketball players from across northwest and north central Missouri. Many of these area athletes will be playing their final high school basketball game in a venue where they can be seen by supporters who have watched them play throughout their high school careers.

The games are organized by a committee of Lions Club members from across northwest and north central Missouri. The games are financed by the selling of ads in the game program, ticket sales and donations. All proceeds from the games are used by individual Lions Clubs in northwest and north central Missouri for scholarships that will be awarded to seniors who

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Memorial books: Don McWilliams Memorial donations have been placed in the Daviess County Library. Don McWilliams donated the following books in memory of Lenora McWilliams: “Magnolia Table: a Collection of Recipes for Gathering” by Joanna Gaines, “Vogue Knitting: the Ultimate Knitting Book”, “I’ve Loved You Since Forever”

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Pattonsburg Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 26, 2018 Pattonsburg School Gym

The classes of 1968, 1993, and 2018 will be honored.

A replica of the old Walbash Depot, donated by Peggy Sperry, will be auctioned at the banquet to help fund the Alumni.

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On Friday, June 1 at 6 p.m. there will be a banquet honoring the players at the Ketcham Center. The speaker will be Matt Webb, football coach at Maryville High School. Coach Webb has been at Maryville for six years, during which the Spoofhounds have won three state championships.

Tickets for the banquet are $15 each and can be ordered by calling 816-390-6877.

These athletes from Daviess County schools will participate in the games: Courtney Shubert and Jett Simmons, both of Gallatin, and Lance Cook of Tri-County.

Daviess County coaches will include: Dillon Lowrey, Tri-County and Tad Shotten, North Daviess.

An ordinance amending water rates for the Jamesport water customers was approved during the meeting of the Jamesport City Counsel held May 14.

A bid was accepted from Bontrager Shop for a 52” Kawasaka lawn mower for $4,500.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport Board of Aldermen which was held met May 14 at Jamesport City Hall.

Members in attendance were Geoff Eads, Gary Alexander, and Rob Murphy. Visitor was employee Duane Swalley.

Calling all Baby Boomers The Daviess County Health Department will be offering free Hepatitis C checks on Wednesday, May 30, from 11-12.

Menus May 29-June 1 Monday: closed for Memorial Day; Tuesday: meatloaf, baked potato, broccoli, hot rolls, mixed fruit crisp; Wednesday: hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, california blend, fruit gelatin dessert; Thursday: beef stew, cole slaw, crackers, fruit, oatmeal cookie; Friday: tuna and noodles, peas, hot roll, spinach salad, peaches.

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City of Winston appoints Tim Caldwell to open trustee seat The Winston Village Board of Trustees appointed Tim Caldwell to fill the open seat on the board during their meeting held May 7.

The clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Caldwell, after which he took his seat for the remainder of the one year term, until the next regular municipal election.

Banking signatures were authorized as follows: Arvella Eaton, Chair; Brenda Goll, Chair Pro Tem; Nichole Gregornik, Trustee; Tim Caldwell, Trustee; and Amber White, Clerk.

A resident approached the board to try to discontinue trash service at his home. He stated he only lived in his home part-time and didn’t think he should have to pay for a service he doesn’t use. The board apologized and explained the village ordinances, in which it is mandatory for every resident who receives sewer service to have trash service.

The board approved the income and expense report.

The utilities clerk distributed a new list of delinquent customers, including nine due for shutoff. The clerk reported two moveins and two move-outs.

Melvin McFee reported everything was working properly, as far as sewer maintenance, and there are no new problems.

He stated he changed a pump out and discharged the lagoon this month.

Quentin Hunt told the board of a couple of letters in regards to ordinance enforcement need to be sent out to residents.

Tracy Filley informed the board of the work he performed on the streets, and what he will continue to work on.

The board was informed that the water needs to be turned on at the park before cleanup and maintenance can be performed.

The clerk is to turn the water on the following week.

The village clerk informed the board that financial statements had been filed with the state auditor.

During board comments,

Nichole Gregornik asked the board to change the time of the regular board meetings so board members can get home earlier.

After discussion, the board voted to change the meeting from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, June 4.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Winston Village Board of Trustees held May 7. Trustees present: Arvella Eaton, Brenda Goll, and Nichole Gregornik. Others present: Amber White, Melvin McFee, Tracy Filley, Quentin Hunt, Tim Caldwell, John Muessig, and Jerry Talbott.

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Manslaughter plea in death of young daughter The following cases property, D felony, and was senC l o sed Mem o r i al D ay were heard by Judge tenced to three years in the DeThomas Chapman on partment of Corrections.

The Daviess County CourtMay 16, 2018: Britton Hemingway Kent house will be closed on MonSusan S. Phelps of plead guilty to possession of conday, May 28, for Memorial Meeting, am. with intent to Cocoa, FL, plead guilty to invol- May substance Day. — Gallatin -5 School Boardtrolled untary manslaughter, C felony, May 7 distribute, E felony, amended — Braymer ommunity Fair. amended from abuse of a child time with credit for time served. from the B felony of manufactur7 — Ozale ercise lass at prea iessingounty Library, substance Gallatin, near resulting in death, A felony. May Robert Tasco had a controlled 2pm. plead guilty to property a school. He also plead guilty to Phelps was charged last June viously in the death of her two-year-old damage, D felony, oneApril 11. He felony possession controlled ŸGame Night - Acti Aging esource enter, Gallatin,of4pm. daughter, who was left unat- was sentenced to seven years in substance, and misdemeanors May — Fish Fry at amesport ommunity Assoc., 5pm. tended in a bathtub and drowned the Department of Corrections, of identity theft and drug para— ofinston - Graduation, in April 2016 at an Altamont resi- May execution sentence suspend- 2pm. phernalia. A sentence assessdence. A sentence assessment May ed. He — willAdult serve hildren five years pro- mentysfunctional report was Families ordered. of Alcoholic report was ordered. The sched- bation and two days jail shock Tracey J. Dunse waived his nline, contact 0.334. 334. uled jury trial was set aside. time. right to a jury trial, and his case Ÿ amesport Awards Ban uet, By videoconference, probaBradley L. Athletic Burke plead guilty was pm. continued. He is charged tion for Michael D. Henry was toŸAA resisting arrest, amended with felony DWI, habitual, Meeting at Hamilton Baptist hurch, pm. revoked on two counts of felony from felony to misdemeanor, speeding, failure to maintain —sentenced B NG , Acti Aging enter, Gallatin possession of controlled sub- May and was to efive days esource financial responsibility, and no 10 30am. stance. He was sentenced to jail and fined $250. He was fined valid license. five years in the Department of $200 for unlawfully Ÿ ercise lass at aoperating iess ounty Library, Amy E.Gallatin, Hunter2pm. of St. Cloud, Correction on each count, to run a utility vehicle and $80.50 for MN, plead guilty to possession of Ÿ or in Progress Support Group at Friends in hrist hurch, concurrently. He is currently in- failure to yield Gallatin, pm.to emergency ve- controlled substance, D felony, carcerated in Minnesota. hicle. His scheduled jury trial on and was sentenced to four years ŸSmall owns Board Meeting, pm.

Probation was revoked for Thursday, June 7ooperation was set aside. in the Department of CorrecShawn Yuille on misdemeanor May Jonathan A. Rodgers plead For misdemeanor drug — amesport lem. Awards tions. ay, am. counts of receiving stolen prop- guilty to possession of con- paraphernalia, she was senŸ amesport Last Day of School ut, to 12time 30pm. erty and tampering with motor trolled substance, felony, drug arly tenced served. vehicle. He was sentenced to paraphernalia, A misdemeanor, Jodi Jacobsen, Ÿ A ereaters Anonymous ee ly Meeting, a iess Ankeny, ounty IA, 63 days jail on each count with speeding, a plead guilty to possession of Nursing C misdemeanor, ehab, Gallatinand 5 30pm. credit for time served. seat belt infraction. A sentence controlled substance, D felony, ŸAA pen Meeting, Se enth-day Ad entist hurch, 120 S. Ruth Marie Boe appeared and assessment report was ordered, drug paraphernalia and no inlay St., Gallatin, pm. was taken into custody on a pre- and his scheduled jury trial on surance. A sentence assessvious warrant for probation vio- June 21 was set aside. ment report was ordered. lations on a charge of felony posA jury trial was set for Nov. 1, Cases bound over from the session of controlled substance. 2018, for Charles W. Burnett on a Associate Division: State vs.

A suspended imposition of charge of D felony stealing.

Noah McCrary, Gilman City, sentence for Dustin R. Teel was James D. White plead guilty to two counts domestic assault revoked on two charges, mis- assault third degree, E felony, second degree, D felony, dodemeanor assault third degree and a sentence assessment re- mestic assault fourth degree, and property damage. He was port was ordered.

A misdemeanor; State vs. Amy sentenced to 120 days jail on Rebecca L. Huff plead guilty E. Hunter, St. Cloud, Minn., poseach count with credit for time to misdemeanor DWI, amended session of controlled substance, served. Dustin R. Teel also plead from felony, and was sentenced D felony, drug paraphernalia, A guilty to endangering welfare of to 90 days jail, execution of sen- misdemeanor; State vs. Brenda child, A misdemeanor, amend- tence suspended, two years pro- Jo Bearpaw Mead, Weatherby, ed from the D felony of abuse bation, and 15 shock jail days. DWI, persistent offender, E felof a child, and was sentenced She was fined $500. Her sched- ony, speeding, C misdemeanor, to six months jail, execution ofTHISuled jury trial was setDOES aside. failure to drivePATROL right half of roadINCIDENT SUMMARY NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE ACTIVITIES sentence suspended, two years Nyisha Monique Robinson way, C misdemeanor; probation and 30 days shock jail plead guilty to receiving stolen State vs. Jeramy J. Sanders,

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www.daviesscountysheriff.com 5 -15 -18 1:59 am - Marcus Harris, 26, San Antonio, TX, was arrested by Daviess County on a warrant from Bexar County, TX, for felony assault charges. Harris was also charged with misdemeanor no valid driver’s license and other traffic offenses

by Daviess County. Bond is set at $750. Harris was transferred to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ).

5:40 pm - Dennis Swearingin, 37, Altamont, was arrested in Gallatin by Daviess County on a warrant for probation violations on original charges of possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to DDCRJ. Bond denied.

7:56 pm - Report of several cows out on Highway NN west of Jamesport.

11:04 pm - Beau Barton, 20, Winston, was arrested on a Ray County warrant for failure to appear (FTA) on traffic violations. Barton was transferred to DDCRJ awaiting extradition. Bond set at $2,500.

5 -16 -18 9 am - Court in session with 27 prisoners in house.

9:15 am - Larry Karstens, 65, Gallatin, was arrested for probation violation on original charges of felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm. No bond is set.

11:20 am - Ruth Boe, 46, Cof-

fey, was arrested on probation violations on original charges of felony possession of a controlled substance. No bond is set.

8:28 pm - Out with stranded motorist in Gallatin.

10:09 pm - Assisting Gallatin Police Department (PD) with trespassing complaint.

10:01 pm - To Jamesport reference possible runaway juvenile.

11:43 pm - Above subject has been located.

5 -17 -18 1:47 am - Subject sitting on guardrail on Highway 6 east of Jamesport.

8:25 am - Cattle out on Highway 6 east of Altamont.

2:49 pm – Two-car accident on Highway 6 and NN in Jamesport. No injuries.

2:55 pm - Report of possible drunk driver .

11:42 pm - Assisting Gallatin PD with possible domestic disturbance.

5 -18 -18 7:26 am - Stranded motorist on Highway 6 blocking west bound lane.

7:41 am - Complaint of suspicious person at gas station in Pattonsburg.

8:07 am - Cow out on CC and Vista; tried several possible owners, no contact.

4:48 pm - Report of pit bull charging person. No report of injury.

8:22 pm - Report of domestic dis-

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turbance in Altamont. Daviess County Deputy at the scene.

5 -19-18 5:23 am – Report of vehicle vs. deer southbound on I-35 at 73 MM. Driver needing assistance to exit vehicle. Towing company called.

10:01 am - Report of cows out on gravel road off of V Highway.

Owner contacted.

7:42 pm - Property owner calling to report horses out in his corn field; unable to locate owners.

Horses wandered off.

9:43 pm - Report from Cameron Regional Medical Center (CRMC) that an 8-year-old is being treated for a dog bite. Daviess County deputy assisting.

5 -20 -20 18 1:04 am - Report of overdue motorist from the Lake Viking area, had not been heard from.

At 5:20 am motorist has been located.

1:47 pm – Two-vehicle accident on Highway 69 in front of Pit Stop. No injuries reported.

2:56 pm - Advised cows out on J Highway. At 3:25 pm owners on scene to round them up.

5:02 pm - Report of someone backing into parked vehicle at Winston school.

5 -21-18 2:46 pm - Report of stalled vehicle in front of Casey’s in Gallatin. Bridgeman’s called to tow.

5:47 pm - Report of cow out on CC just north of Vista. Unable to locate owner.

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Pattonsburg, domestic assault second degree, D felony, tampering with motor vehicle first degree, D felony; State vs. Mohamed D. Traore, Iowa City, IA, possession of controlled substance, D felony, speeding, B misdemeanor, no valid license, D misdemeanor; State vs. Jodie L. Thomas, Sedalia, no valid license, E felony, possession of marijuana, A misdemeanor, drug parapher-

nalia, A misdemeanor, DWI, B misdemeanor, failure to stop for stop sign, C misdemeanor; State vs. Jodi R. Jacobsen, Ankeny, IA, possession of controlled substance, D felony, drug paraphernalia, D misdemeanor, failure to maintain financial responsibility, D misdemeanor.

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Eaton petitions to run as Independent Teresa Eaton has taken the first step to run as an Independent candidate for Daviess County Clerk in the November election by submitting a petition signed by Daviess County voters to the current county clerk, Ronetta Burton. The signatures on the petition must now be verified by the county clerk’s office.

Ms. Burton indicated that work on verifying the signatures will begin immediately. Those who signed the petition must be registered voters and must live in Daviess County. Signers’ addresses and signatures will also be confirmed.

The number of signatures required on the petition is determined by state law as 2 percent

of the registered voters who voted in the election that was last held for the particular office, which was the November 2014 election. Ms. Burton said a minimum of 38 confirmed signatures would be required in order for her to approve the petition.

In addition, if the confirmed signatures number less than that requirement, Ms. Eaton will be able to add signatures to meet the requirement. Her submitted petition contained close to 50 signatures.

Ms. Eaton was disqualified as a Democratic candidate for the office of county clerk when she failed to filed a personal financial disclosure (PFD) by the April 17 deadline.

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V el m a C . Mi l l er 1918 -20 17 Velma C. Miller, 99, formerly of Gallatin, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Palma Sola, Bradenton, FL, on Dec. 11, 2017.

Graveside inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. on May 26, 2018, at Greenwood Cemetery near Gallatin. Arrangements c/o McWilliams Family Funeral Home, Gallatin.

Survivors include daughters Linda Taylor (Marc) of Overland Park, KS, Sharon Carey (Joe) of Bradenton, FL, and Tammy Zimmerman (Tom) of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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W i l l i am D o r ney 1936 -20 18 William M. (Bill) Dorney, 81, Bethany, died May 16 at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany.

Funeral services for William Dorney were held May 21 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bethany. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery near Gilman City.

William was born Sept. 27, 1936, the son of William T. and Lillian (Kroschen) Dorney near Gilman City.

He graduated from Gilman City High School and attended the U.S. Trade School at St. Benedicts College in Atchison, KS, where he studied diesel mechanics.

Bill enlisted in the Army and served his country for two years.

He was a mechanic working on military tanks. After being discharged in 1962, Bill came back home and worked on the family farm north of Gilman City.

Bill was united in marriage to Delores (Scott) Hillyard in 1986. The couple made their home in Bethany, later moving to the farm north of Bethany. Bill and Delores were over the road truck drivers for many years. In the later years he did grain hauling for area farmers.

Bill was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Gilman City and the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Bethany.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret; niece, Maria; and brother-inlaw, Raymond Ramirez.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Delores of the home; sis-

Tri-County hires new principal During the regular meeting of the Tri-County School Board of Education held on May 9, the board offered a middle school/ high school principal position to Wade Hall for the 2018-2019 school year with a salary of $52,000.

The board moved to continue the current contracts for daycare staff for 2018-2019.

They also approved the extra duty contracts for 2018-2019 as presented by administration.

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In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. Jude Hospital in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.

C h ar l es R o e 198 0 -20 18 Charles Charlie OK Roe, 37, died on May 19, 2018. Charlie was born on July 30, 1980, in Cameron, to Charles Roe and Debbie (Wilson) Roe. Charlie was a 1999 graduate of Cameron High School. He earned his bachelor of science in business at Missouri Western State University.

He was an EMT certified as an advanced open water and rescue diver and an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Perry OK Wilson, Jr.; and paternal grandparents, Robert and Betty Roe. Survivors include his mother, Debbie Roe, Osborn; brother, Cody (Jessica) Roe; and niece, Ella, Kearney; son, Jackson Farrell; former wife of 12 years, Katie Roe, and their children, Cayden and Conner Roe, Savannah; girlfriend, Kelly Miller, Smithville; father, Chuck Roe, Cameron; maternal grandparents, Don and Nan Cain, Ke-

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Funeral services for Charles Roe will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, in Cameron. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Burial in Lathrop Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Debbie Roe for a memorial bench at Smithville Lake to honor Charlie. Online condolences: www. polandthompson.com.

B et t y R . T eel 1929-20 18 Betty Rhea Teel, 88, Stanberry, a former resident of Albany, died May 15, 2018, at Pineview Manor in Stanberry. Graveside service and burial for Betty Teel was held May 18 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. Arrangements were by Roberson-Polley Chapel.

Betty was born July 1, 1929, in Gallatin. She was the daughter of Orlen Earl and Edna (Johnson) Teel.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lloyd Teel.

Betty graduated from Albany High School and completed a year of correspondence college at Omaha Business School.

Betty worked as a clerk typist in Kansas City and later for Old American Insurance in Albany for two years. She was a member of the Albany First Baptist Church.

Survivors include sister-inlaw, Mildred Teel, Albany; nephew, Larry Teel, Overland Park, KS; great-nephews, Jason Teel, St. Louis and Brian Teel, Omaha, NE.

Phyllis Colleen Pliley

1938-2018 Phyllis Colleen Pliley, 80, Jamesport, passed away May 21, 2018 at her home.

She was born March 18, 1938, in Trenton, the daughter of S.R. and Doris (Arbuckle) Girdner.

On July 2, 1958, she married Jerry Wayne “Short” Pliley in Trenton. He survives of the home.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Melinda Beth Pliley; brother, Jack; and sister, Shirley.

She is also survived by her daughter, Julie (Robert) Levy, Carlisle, PA; son, Bart (Brenda) Pliley, Jamesport; sister, Twyla Whitney, Trenton; sister-in-law, Dixie Pence, Braymer; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Graveside Services and Inurnment will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, May 25, in Masonic Cemetery, Jamesport, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Jamesport. A family and friends celebration will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Masonic Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, 503 S. Broadway, Jamesport, MO, 64648.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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Maurice Wright, 93, Cameron, passed away on May 17, 2018.

Maurice was born on April 29, 1925, in Pattonsburg, to Roy and Ora Mae (White) Wright.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Olin, Merlin, Harold and Marvin.

Maurice was a 1943 graduate of Winston High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He was a member of the Cameron United Methodist Church and a former Winston school board member.

On May 20, 1950, Maurice married Cleta Wilson in Cameron.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Cleta, of the home; three daughters, Patricia (Dean) Akin, Kearney, Pam (Joe) McQuerrey, Lawson, and Nancy (Tim) Deshler, Kansas City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, at Cameron United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial in Cameron Memory Gardens; arrangements c/o Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Memorials are suggested to Cameron United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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N O T IC E O F T R U S T E E ’S S A L E Default havi ng been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust exe cuted by Pamela K Wilson, dated June 3 0, 2 004 and recorded on uly , in Book , Page , fice o Recorder o Deeds, Davi ess C ounty, Missouri. The S uccessor Trustee will on May 2 4 , 2 018 , between the hours of 9 : 00 o’clock A.M. and 5 : 00 P.M. more particularly at 1: 00PM, at the Davi ess C ounty C ourthouse, O n The S q uare, S outh F ront door, Gallatin, MO 6 4 6 4 0, sell at public ve nue to the hig hest bidder for cash, the following real estate: C ommencing at the N orth Q uarter C orner of S ection ( 7) , Township F iftyNine North, o Range wenty Se en West, thence South feet to the Point of B eg inning ; thence S outh 8 2 0 feet; thence N orth 8 9 degrees ast eet thence North eet to the South Right o Way Line o Route MM thence South degrees West along said Right o Way Line eet to the Point o Beginning.

F or the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of exe cuting this trust.

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The names of all the parties to this action are stated above , and the name and address o the attorney or Petitioner is ulia R. illey, North Market S treet, Gallatin, Missouri 6 4 6 4 0. ou are urther notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend ag ainst the aforementioned petition within days a ter M , , the date o first publication o this notice, judg ment by default will be taken ag ainst you.

S RD R D that a copy hereo be published according to law in the G LL N N R M SS R N a newspaper o general circulation published in Davi ess C ounty, Missouri.

Dated PR L , C ircuit C lerk B S NN R PP N L R Deputy C lerk I N T H E C I R C U I T C O U R T O F D A V I E S S C O U N T Y , MI S S O U R I C ase N o . 17 D V -C C 0 0 0 7 0 Donald E . O dette And Jody L . O dette, H usband And Wife, Plaintiffs, v .

Larry Scanlan nd he nknown eirs, De isees, Grantees, ssignees, Donees, lienees, Legatees, dministrators, ecutors, Personal Representative s, Guardians, C onserva tors, Mortg ag ees, Trustees, And L eg al Representati es Larry Scanlan, nd ll ther Persons, Corporations, r Successors Claiming By, hrough r nder Larry Scanlan, De endants.

N O T IC E U P O N O R D E R F O R S E R V IC E B Y P U B L IC A T IO N The S tate of Missouri to the above - named Defendants: ou are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the C ircuit C ourt for the C ounty of Davi ess, Missouri, the object and g eneral nature of which is a Petition for Declaratory Judg ment and to Q uiet Title, and which affects the following described property: All of L ots # 1171 & 1172 of V alkyrie V alley S ub- divi sion, a S ub- divi sion of part of S ections 8 , 9 , 16 , 17, 18 , 19 and 2 0, in Township 5 9 N orth, Range West, Da iess County, Missouri, together with rights o access, eg ress and ing ress ove r and upon all platted roads, streets, and ways of said sub- divi sion all as shown by the recorded plats thereof.

S ubject, howeve r, to the limitations, cove nants, restrictions, reserva tions and easements of record, if any.

The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiffs is Drew F .

Davi s, P.O . B ox 6 10, C ameron, Missouri 6 4 4 2 9 . ou are urther notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend ag ainst the aforesaid Petition within orty fi e days a ter the date o the first publication o this notice or other date to which the deadline is ext ended by the C ourt) , judg ment by default will be rendered ag ainst you.

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Covel D. Searcy announces student awards 2018 Covel D. Searcy Elementary School in Gallatin recently announced awards to students for 2018.

P er f ec t A t t end anc e: Michael Duncan, Austyn Dutro, C ooper H ouser, Jonas Pettit, Anden Terhune A l m o st P er f ec t A t t end anc e: Missing two days or less - B ennett Dung y, L og an Johnson, C aleb B arnard, K ayden Gallus- S till, Matilda L ee, L eon S immons, H annah Tucker, H annah B org es, E lijah L awing er, C loie L iv ick, William Plant, James S loan, Jamie B aldwin, B rynn B ird, S ulliv an B ird, and Jackson O hlberg .

Reading Circle Certificate: K inderg arten - H annah Arndt, I rie Atkins, B rody B org es, Jaidyn Burrell, Carson Butterfield, ubree C hitwood, K arter C onkling , B ryce C romer, Madison Drotar, B ennett Dung y, Randall E aton, Declan F reeman, H ailey Gang er, L ex i Gatton- Moulton, B rynlee Green, S kye Green, L iam H eldenbrand, B rooklyn H iley, S ulliv an H older, Diesel H ouser, S ophia H unt, I sabella Jimenez , L og an Johnson, E mery L awing er, Andrew L awson, L iam L eeper, Tye L ollar, I saac Meyer, Av a Miller, K aleb Rauber, Addison S mith, Jayden S mith- K ley, Gracie S pring er, B rentley S tanhope, O liv ia S terneker,

L andan S titt, Michael S titt, X ander S tory, S ierra Taylor, Av a Whitney, and Georg ie Y outsey. F irst Grade - Jax Adkison, Jessica Arnold, C aleb B arnard, Tenley B urke, O wen B urton, S haylee C arter, V incent C hruchill, E mily C raig , E ly C urtis, K iley C urtis, Derrick Dube, Addilynn E iken, K ayden Gallus- S till, N athaniel Gang er, Alejandra Green, Z oelyn H ines, K aden H og an, Tye I shmael, K endell Jones, Malli Jones, Matilda L ee, Av a Morrell, Tenley Morrison, Preslie Mowre, I sabella Parker, I sabella Parton, L indsey Phillips, Preston Pickard, Arieonna Rainey, Aurora Rairdan, Trinity S cherler, L illian S hehan, Aiden S iev er, L eon S immons, C asey S mith, K yleig h S titt, E laina Talbott, Anden Terhune, S ilas Trunk, H annah Tucker, and John V anderslice. S econd Grade Ax le Allen, L ois B ain, Rhyker B aker, Jameson B erry, C ash B ohannon, Aliyah B ooker, L ouis C ecil, C olson C hrisman, K amden C lev eng er, C olt C urtis, Jesse Drotar, S ebastien E lling ton, C ord E ndicott, Mason E therton, Tag en E v ersole, Justin Gadberry, K irk Gannan, Raelynn Green, Michael H endricks, E llison H olt, I saac H unt, Tyler K ing , B rianna L eeman, Roy L ittle, Andrew L ollar, N athaniel Massey, B rooklyn Middaug hC urtis, L uke Milner, Danika Mowre,

B rayden O lson, K arleig h O lson, E lla Peav ler, Darrell Price, E ljie K arl Rulida, Damon S immons, Tyson S mit, and Daycee S walley. Third Grade - B raydon B aker, Georg e B erry, H annah B org es, Jax on B urton, L ev i C arder, Q uincey C arter, C ourtney C ecil, Tripp C opple, Judson Dalton, Tye Dowell, Anthony Gang er, Taylor Gardner, Paig e H eldenbrand, Reid H emry, Mason H ouse, Dawson K ing , E lijah L awing er, Peyton L awson, Jylee L eeper, C loie L iv ick, K yle L ybarg er, K atie L ynch, Adalyn Miller, Paula Milner, Dominick Myers, E than O wing s, Jonas Pettit, William Plant, Audriana Renne, O liv ia Rog ers, William Rog ers, John S anders, L andon S chramm, O liv ia S chweiz er, James S loan, Peyton S mit, K aitlyn S mith, C loe Talbott, Mariah Taylor, and B erkley Wells.

F ourth Grade - C alen B aker, Jamie B aldwin, B rynn B ird, S ulliv an B ird, Makenna B ottcher, Dorothy B urns, L eah C ritten, Maddalyn C ross, Jayda C urtis- Maz ur, Jack Donov an, Michael Duncan, Austyn Dutro, S tephanie Dutro, K aylee Gilmore, V alentina Green, Jennifer H ernandez , C hristopher H olcomb, L acey H olcomb, C ooper H ouser, Pryce Johnson, V allorie K innison, Dianna L amm, Ang eleye L eiker, C hanning McB room, Jackson O hlberg , E mma Parker, and K yre Terhune.

Gallatin R-5 lines up extra duty for 2018-19 year The following 2018-2019 extra duty positions were approved during the closed session meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education held May 16: Skyler Husong for flags, Jacob Jennings for drum line, Penny Gardner for girls 5th and 6th head basketball coach, Martin Sweatman for boys 5th and 6th head basketball coach, Kim Johnson for boys 5th and 6th assistant basketball coach.

The 2018-2019 extra duty salary was adjusted to $1,000 for National Honor Society and to $750 for 5th and 6th grade assistant coach.

For staff who complete the

same extra duty position for 22 years, the yearly increase in extra duty salary will be $100, to address the fact that the existing salary schedule stops at 22 years.

Sue Bird was unanimously approved as the 2017-2018 piano accompanist.

A resignation from Becky Morris was accepted.

Reports were presented by the administration. An ISS/At Risk report was given.

Preliminary budget information was presented. The A+ list was presented and approved by the board.

Wagner Portrait Group was

selected as photographer for 2018-2021, 6-0.

The board entered into closed session to discuss personnel.

Board members present were Pam Critten, Tim Bradford, Trent Dowell, Bill Irby, Jeffrey Donovan, and Amy Heldenbrand. Brice Terry was absent.

Dr. Copple, Principals Burke, Cox, and Otto, Special Ed Director Becky Morris, Activities Director Gann, and Board Secretary Swopes were in attendance.

The following staff was present: Nicole Curtis and Debbie Sweatman.

The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18.

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C ov el D. S earcy E lementary Perfect Attendance Awards for 2 017- 18 were presented recently. Pictured left to rig ht: Jonas Pettit, Anden Terhune, Michael Duncan, Austyn Dutro, C ooper H ouser. Michael Duncan also won the perfect attendance drawing for a $ 5 0 Amaz on g ift card from B TC B ank. C lint V anatta presented that award.

GMS students recognized for academic excellence The Gallatin Middle School recently announced its fourth quarter honor roll.

P r i nc i p al ’ s H o no r R o l l ( 4 . 0 ) 5th Grade: Lachlan Gibson, Kaylen Sterneker, Mary Taylor 6th Grade: Grayson Allen, Abigail Burns, Hannah Critten, Courtney Crose, Ashley Feiden, Betty Rogers, Mischa Steele, Hallie Vanderslice, Anasen Wayne 7th Grade: Ella Bradford, Elle Copple, Zayden Hacking, Hadley Jumps, Addison Riley, Presley Wells 8th Grade: Faith Warner, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody A H o no r R o l l ( 3. 99-3. 6 6 ) 5th Grade: Payton Adkison, Kerigan Arndt, Lillie Barnard, Brody Bird, Bailey Carder, Jacob Jackson, Karydon Jones, Lyndsey King, Leayrah Leeper, Zoe Livick, Mason Lynch, Tylee Morrison, Kallie Salmon, Kristen Vanderslice, Ethan Williams 6th Grade: Peyton Baker, Boston Bell, Jasmine Cecil, Macon Dutro, Alex Endicott, Stanley Hanson, Luke Johnson, William Johnson, Kegan Jones, Laurie King, Angelique Leiker, Alayna Rainey, Joses Waldner, Owen Waterbury, Jaden Wilson, Kati Wortman 7th Grade: Logan Bottcher, Kaydence Clevenger, Cortney Dalton, Lane Dowell, Garrett Dungy, Payton Feiden, Makenna Glidewell, Benjamin Hacking, Brett Hemry, Peyton Johnson, Madison Moulton, Adiline Pratt, Adison Pratt, Nevaeh Ripple, Layton Shubert, Tanna Youngs

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Craig Lewis competes in USA Men’s tourney The USA Junior Men’s National Softball Team will compete this weekend in the Fargo Memorial Tournament in Fargo, ND. Winston High School graduate Craig Lewis, son of Eric and Deanna Lewis, is a member of the team, which kicks off the event on Friday with an exhibition game against the Fargo Koalas. Pool play begins Saturday. The USA Junior Men will play three times on Saturday and again on Sunday morning.

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Robert Woolsley addressed the North Daviess R-III School Board about cleaning out the tree stumps in the school yard behind the building. The board gave him permission.

In other business at the May 14 meeting, a motion was made to allow Superintendent Dan Street to sign the contract with Mid-States Services to provide internet to the school.

Facilities updates were given.

The district plans to purchase computers and possibly a new server with Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) money.

Summer maintenance projects include painting the Ag shop classroom, cafeteria, and lower hallway, along with the usual waxing and varnishing of the floors and general maintenance of the building.

Principal Kelly Hightree reported overall attendance was at 95.29%.

Grades three to six attended School Day at the K; Title I Family Fun night was well attended; MAP/EOC testing finished in April.

FFA/FBLA banquet; spring concert and awards night were held.

North Daviess had five students graduate. Nichole Smith was valedictorian and Nathan Wynne was salutatorian.

Counselor Connie Ward received a grant from the Community Action Partnership who presented her with a check for $500 for the school. Plans are to purchase shirts for the students.

The next board meeting was set for 6 p.m. on June 18.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the North Daviess R-3 Board held May 14. Board members present were: Amy McMahon, David Lainhart and Jason Lewis, Patty Baker and Jim Duly.

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Claire Hemry takes 3rd place in Class 2 mile Claire Hemry proved once again at the MSHSAA Class 2 Track and Field Championships that the better her competition, the better she will perform, and perhaps the sky is the limit for the Gallatin High School sophomore-to-be after her first taste of

state competition.

Hemry, who did nothing but shave time off her 800 and 1600 meter times all season long, turned in her season bests at Jefferson City High School on Friday. The Gallatin High School first-year runner finished third in the Class 2 1600 meter race,

just missing out on the silver medal to College Heights Christian freshman Grace Bishop at the finish line. Hemry ran 5:27.61, over six seconds better than her sectional winning time.

Steelville Junior Allie Gibbs ran away from the field, claiming the gold in 5:18.09. Bishop

wo o the top three finishers in the girls meter run started side by side, including Claire emry, middle, and Steel ille s llie Gibbs, right.

clocked in one-tenth of a second ahead of Hemry with a 5:27.51.

Five of the top eight finishers in the race were freshmen.

Though she did not make it to the awards podium in Friday’s hot, muggy 800 meter race, she ran a half-second better than her previous best, finishing 12th in the field with a time of 2:32.08.

Bulldog Junior Ayden Wayne ran competitively in both the 1600 and 3200 meter races, but did not medal. Wayne ran 10:40.36 in the 3200 meter run Friday afternoon during the hottest time of the day. He placed 11th among 16 competitors. He ran 4:54.03 on a rainy Saturday in the 1600 meters, finishing 12th.

Senior Noah Baker ran 54.65 in his preliminary race of the 400 meters on Friday and did not qualify for Saturday’s final.

The Bulldog 4x800 meter relay team of Aidan Adkison, Johnny Stout, John Gibson and Noah Baker finished 14th in 8:57.06.

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Pattonsburg’s High Jumper B rett C urtis stands atop the podium after winning the C lass 1 hig h jump ev ent.

Six earn district baseball honors Six baseball players from Pattonsburg R-2 have been recognized in Class 1, District 15. as follows: C l ass 1 D i st r i c t 15 B aseb al l 1st Team .......................................Peyton Jones, L og an Pankau 2 nd Team ........................................ C ole Dilley, C ameron Jones onorable Mention .........................Justin B ooth, C onnor I reland

Pattonsburg’s Triple Jumpers take #1 & #2 spots Rain on Saturday couldn t dampen the celebration at the podium as Peyton and C ameron Jones took their places on the medal stand.

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Gallatin’s C laire H emry captured third place in the C lass 2 16 00 meter run.

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A l t am o nt U ni t ed Met h o d i st Lesson focus for Sunday School was the importance of rest and liberty in our lives. The Sabbath and jubilee were times for God’s people to set themselves apart and bring honor to God, Leviticus 25:1-12.

Pastor Marilyn delivered the nursing home program at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gallatin. Pentecost Sunday, “The Movement of the Holy Spirit” resulted in the birth of the Christian Church.

Altamont Alumni Banquet was held May 13 at the fire station. A small crowd attended. Former students from Altamont that passed away during the year were Raymond House, Mary (Burns) Schaffer, Don Opitz, Marjorie (Lundy) Ayers and Paula (Wilson) Burcham. Francie Toney gave the memorial. Tokey Sue Gardner provided nice gifts.

Linda Jones and sister Jewell Pendleton presided over the meeting.

UMW ladies met on May 16. Roll call was “my favorite flower.” Cards and best wishes were sent to shutins. Velma Talbott had the program.

F r i end s i n C h r i st Kim Brammer led the announcements, and Peggy Earnst led us in prayer. Praise songs were “Tis So

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G al l at i n F i r st C h r i st i an First Christian Church began the 8:20 a.m. worship service with the praise team leading the congregation in song. Stacey Maxwell led announcements and opening prayer at both services. Pastor Corey Norman preached from Acts 2:1-4, “The Holy Who? Pentecost.” Kim Ness lead the congregation in song at the 10:50 a.m. service.

Prayer concerns this week are for the family of Charles Roe, Jackie Williams, and Maxine Whitt.

G al l at i n U ni t ed Met h o d i st Pastor Mike opened the worship service as Sue Bird, organist, played the prelude. Melanie’s children’s message was “Spirit.” A service of baptism was held for Oliver Alexander Wood, the son of Stephen and Samantha Wood. Pastor Mike’s sermon, “No Spirit, No Unity,” was based on Acts 2: 1-21.

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May 23, 2018 Wednesday, May 30 from 12-1 p.m. on the south side of church. Saturday, June 2 is Rainbow Network Bike-a-thon which raises funds for our two scholarship students in Nicaragua. Daniel Pierce will be participating. June 11 will be a BBQ at Pastor Tipton’s house to meet Pastor Brad Dush.

L ak e V i k i ng Sunday was a little different at the Lake Viking Church. We had the pleasure of having the youth taking part in the worship service. The sermon “Love” was given by Dakota Martin, a 2017 Graduate of Gallatin High School and a student at NCMC. The special music was by Taylor Smith, a 2018 Graduate of Gallatin High School, who is employed by the Daviess County Nursing and Rehab Center. Cheyenne Martin, also a 2018 Graduate of Gallatin High School led the worship service as she “signed” the songs for the hearing impaired. Cheyenne will begin college at NCMC next month.

Three young men from the Lake Viking Church Youth Group collected the offerings. It is such a blessing to have all these young people being so active in God’s work.

Following the special music, bibles

Thank You

Thanks for the cards, phone calls, and to those who took time to attend my 90th birthday party at the health office, and for the beautiful yellow roses and balloons. ~ Doris Linville were presented to both Taylor Smith and Cheyenne Martin by Pastor Robert Nelson as a gift from Lake Viking Church on their high school graduation.

F ai r v i ew C o m m uni t y Prayer is for the Nicky Allen family, Morris Wright family, Joyce Perkins, Vanda Davis, Corbin Toney, Aspen Clark, Leo Lang, Deanna Newey, Betty Perkins, George Taylor, Clyde Milliken, Jerry Steele, Lisa McCormick, Alyssa Batson, LaVelle Gerratt, Rayland Atkinson, J. D. VanCuren, Bill Pettit, Steve Lupo, James Mattos, Arlene Grimes, Pastor Landry, Ina Cavness, Kevin Caldwell and Caleb Paugh.

Prayer was by Cindy Lang.

Worship began with singing “Doxology” and ”Gloria Patri” with prayer

by Raymond Searcy . “Hold the Fort” was accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Offering and prayer were by

Betty McFee. Special music was by Marsha. “When the Roll is called up Yonder” was by all. Scripture was 4:43-45 and message was by Pastor Landry ”My Home Town.” Closing hymn was “For He is So Precious to Me.” Prayer was by Marilyn Searcy.

G al l at i n F i r st B ap t i st Welcome and announcements were by Bro. Garrett Trunk. Eric Corwin led prayer time and Rick Willett read scripture. Celebration Choir provided the special music.

Missionary Carolyn Houts was our guest speaker during worship time.

She is retired from the International Mission Board after serving 35 years on the mission field in Ghana. The JOY Youth will meet on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Men’s Bible Study and Women’s Bible Study is on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. Michael Facciani will be our guest June 3.

Carolyn Houts served 35 years for International Missions Board

Ghana, a nation on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, is known for diverse wildlife, old forts and secluded ocean beaches, such as at Busua. But to Carolyn Houts of Grant City, reaching the people of Ghana with God’s word is first and foremost on her mind.

Ms. Houts focused on missions during a presentation before members of First Baptist Gallatin on May 20, 2018. Spreading Christianity in this African nation of approximately 28 million people is particularly challenging.

Developed as a British colony, Ghana’s official language is English. But in Ghana there are over 70 African languages in common use -- a reality not likely to change due to its geographic location.

This country is roughly the size of Missouri and half of Iowa with only one major highway, linking the African coast to upland landbound countries. Thus, truckers hauling shipments of goods to others are especially important in spreading the gospel of Christ.

This is a comparatively recent focus. Ms. Houts says a group of approximately 70 Christians hailing from various locations gathered to coordinate mission work specifically at truck stops and other places along the main

highway.

According to Ms. Houts, there are about 40 countries that comprise the sub-Sahara Desert region. About 41% of people living here adhere to traditional African religions. Christians make up about 35% of the population, and 22% are Muslim.

Ms. Houts’ calling involved church planting and music. Her personal testimony includes accepting Christ as her personal savior while attending youth activities at Grand Oaks Camp near Chillicothe. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University, she taught elementary school music in public schools for seven years before enrolling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City.

Now in retirement, Ms. Houts has returned to reside in Grant City in Northwest Missouri. But her heart is still focused on missions, and she encourages fellow Christians to support such well-known Southern Baptist programs as Lottie Moon International Missions as well as Annie Armstrong North American Missions.

While serving in Ghana, Carolyn agreed to help in a project to translate 50 Christian hymns from English to African lan-

guage. The work took nearly four years to accomplish. When the new hymnal was dedicated during a service held in 2010, one native excitedly said he had been praying for praise songs in his language for over six years.

Ms. Houts shares other evidence of God working through missions.

“Twenty years ago, a student came to study at what was then a Liberian refugee camp,” Carolyn said. “Times have changed and today that place is a permanent town.

“In April while using Facebook, I came across the name of this student, Alexander Freeman, who was visiting the United States and happened to be at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He posted his telephone number, and when I called him he immediately recognized my voice.”

Ms. Houts learned Mr. Freeman’s story and is amazed at how God works. Here is someone who came out from the African bush, she said, to establish 14 other churches and sometimes in places where you had to lay a log across the stream to even get there.

Freeman also helped to start schools, some now certified by the government and holding high school graduation ceremo-

nies for as many as 400 youth.

“God is using Alexander Freeman,” Carolyn says.

Scripture was frequently shared in context to the topics Ms. Houts presented during morning worship in Gallatin on May 20. Carolyn displayed and played musical instruments commonly used by Africans.

In conclusion, Carolyn pointed to Romans 10:13-15: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed?

And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”

Carolyn Houts served 35 years upon her appointment to mis-

C arolyn H outs focused on missions at Gallatin F irst B aptist C hurch on May 2 0. sions by the International Missions Board. She says the mission field is not only to the far reaches of the world but also here.

“We are to be witnesses for Christ wherever we are,” Ms. Houts says, “training up the next generation to continue missions around the world.”

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It is appropriate and commendable to celebrate this day. Our nation is indebted to 1.1 million persons who died to defend our freedom.

It would be a travesty to forget them. Even as I write, I feel a heart-felt thanks for their service. I especially mourn with those whose loved ones never came home.

As we honor our fallen heroes, let's keep in mind they died because humankind has not yet learned to live together peaceably, i.e. to get along. One would think we moderns would know better. We have learned to do many things. We can physically visit our neighbors on the other side of the world in less than a day's travel. We can chat with them via internet in just a matter of seconds.

Shouldn't this improved proximity teach us to love and care for one another more? Nay, it has not done so. Rather than fighting face to face as we did in the Civil War, we have learned to fight across the seas.

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Several years ago, I wrote a column about establishing lawns in the shade. Trees are great for cooling your yard and home, but growing grass or other plants beneath them can be a challenge, especially if you have not done your homework and selected the right plants.

In my article, I mentioned that a guide sheet was available for selecting the proper grass cultivars for shady spots in your lawn. Tim B aker For those of you who would like to grow other plants besides grass under your trees, MU Extension has an excellent guide sheet, Gardening in the Shade, which covers plants other than turf grasses. This provides an extensive listing of understory trees, deciduous shrubs, evergreens, ground covers and vines, perennial flowers, annual flowers, and ornamental grasses that are adapted to shady environments.

The first step in shade gardening is to evaluate the amount of light in the area you intend to plant. Landscape horticulturists divide plants into categories based upon their light requirements. This will determine which plants will tolerate shade.

To evaluate an area, watch it throughout the day. It may periodically alternate between shade and sun.

Light Shade may see complete shade for only a few hours a day. Even when shaded, it may be somewhat bright. Part of the day may be spent in full sunshine.

Partial or Medium Shade is an area that sees little direct sunlight, except for a short time. Full Shade will see no direct sunlight.

Even though it is fully shaded, brightness can vary from dark, dense shade to lighter shade, where light may be reflected into the shade from sunnier areas of the yard.

As you can see from the definitions, there is a lot of leeway, and plants will often be tolerant of several areas, depending on what stresses they may be subject to. The key is making a proper evaluation of the area you intend to landscape, and then selecting a plant that will grow there.

Shaded areas have other problems than available light.

Competition from other plants and trees for nutrients and water can cause problems. Air circulation is poorer, and may need to be modified to avoid increased disease susceptibility.

The guide sheet gives pointers for these troublesome problems.

Another section gives some hints for landscape design. This can be a complex topic, but does not have to be. Components of landscape design include plant texture, color, forms or shapes, and similar topics.

For the enthusiastic gardener who develops a well-designed landscape, this can be a source of accomplishment and add value to your home.

The rest of the guide sheet is devoted to lists of various types of plants that are well adapted to shady conditions. The shade tolerance for each plant is listed as well as its size and other comments.

If you would like a copy of this guide sheet, call your local University Extension center and ask for G6911, Gardening in the Shade.

If you would like pointers in establishing a lawn in the shade, ask for G6725, Grasses in Shade.

Both of these guide sheets can also be downloaded from our web site.

Guidelines for WIC program, apply at health department WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that helps women, infants and young children up to five years of age eat well and stay healthy by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, health screening and referrals, and supplemental foods.

WIC encourages and provides every participant or caregiver to participate in nutrition and breastfeeding education.

The Registered Dietician (RD) at the Daviess County Health Department, Ryann Rosier, helps participants in achieving a positive life style change by setting nutrition and health goals. The R D, along with the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, Caitlyn Roberts and Angela Wayne, promote breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice. The Breastfeeding Peer Councilor gives education prior to delivery, and gives follow–up support after delivery, and can also issue electric breast pumps.

WIC participants receive a food package that promotes healthy choices, a food prescription to meet you or your child’s

nutritional needs, and a supplement to a complete balanced diet consistent with dietary guidelines for Americans.

The food package provides foods low in fat, sugar, salt, and cholesterol and high in fiber, a larger assortment of foods for exclusively breastfeeding mothers, plus cultural food choices.

Eligibility for the Missouri WIC supplemental food program is based on income as well as a nutrition or health reason determined by a health assessment. Income is equal to or less than 185% of the poverty level. A pregnant mother is counted as a family of two.

Income is the gross amount, which is the amount before anything is taken out of your pay check. Income is any money coming into the household. Some examples are child support, SSI and unemployment.

New income guidelines are listed below.

When applying for WIC you must also have the child’s ID as well as the parent or legal guardian’s identification and proof of

residency. Proof of income and residency must be in the last 30 days and you must have these items with you at certification. If you receive Missouri Health Net, please bring your cards with you.

Please come prepared for your appointment.

If you are interested in applying, know someone that might be, or would like information about the WIC program contact the Daviess County Health Department at 660.663.2414, located at 609 A. South Main, Gallatin, MO, 64640.

WIC clinics are on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call for an appointment.

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Learn to paddle kayak at training class For anyone who has ever wanted to try kayaking but didn’t know where to begin, or who wants to get out on the water but lacks the right equipment, Missouri State Parks has a solution.

This summer, select state parks will offer Learn 2 Paddle training classes that will teach participants how to paddle a kayak safely and have a safe enjoyable time on the water.

Led by Missouri State Park staff, the free kayaking classes will offer a great opportunity to

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These classes are free, but require registration. For more information or to register, visit mostateparks.com/learn2paddle.

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USDA crop report: temperature & rain above normal, yet drought tops questions to MU extension Warmer temperatures and above average precipitation for the week improved crop conditions.

Temperatures last week averaged 71.5 degrees, 6.3 degrees above normal.

Precipitation averaged 1.66 inches statewide, 0.56 inches above normal. There were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 20, 2018.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6 percent very short, 16 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus.

Subsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent very short, 23 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus.

Corn planting progressed 5 percentage points to 96 percent complete, which is 9 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average.

Corn emerged progressed to 84 percent, 20 percentage points ahead of the previous week.

Corn condition was rated at 2 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 64 percent good, and 7 percent excellent.

Soybean planting was 61 percent complete with 33 percent emerged.

Winter wheat headed is at 84 percent, 13 percentage points behind last year. Winter wheat condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 41 percent fair, 43 percent good, and 5 percent excellent.

Alfalfa first cutting progressed to 27 percent, 2 percentage points behind the previous year, but 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average.

Other hay first cutting progressed to 11 percent, 3 percentage points behind the previous year, but 1 percentage point

‘Hometown Teams’ exhibit at Grundy Grundy County Museum presents the 2018 Feature Exhibit Hometown Teams beginning on Saturday, May 26.

This exhibit is all about athletics, how sports teams are embedded in our culture and the impact of participation in sports teams on individuals. There are two components: a traveling Smithsonian exhibit and a local component that mirrors the Smithsonian to present specific information about sports in Grundy County.

The local exhibit presents information about Grundy County’s sports history through a combination of photos, 24 large information panels (32”x48”), quotations from local players and coaches, video interviews with local sports figures, collections of sport equipment and sports memorabilia from local schools and organizations.

The presentation also includes sport experiences and records from Galt, Laredo, NCMC, Pleasant View, Spickard, TBA, American Legion and Trenton R-IX. This includes players, coaches, fans, referees, cheerleaders, bands and schools -- everyone is represented.

The exhibit is made available by joint sponsorship of the Smithsonian Museum, the Missouri Humanities Council and the Grundy County Museum.

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D r o ug h t t o p s q uest i o ns c al l ed t o MU E x t ensi o n Extension agronomist talk was calm on the weekly teleconference.

Few problems discussed on bugs, weeds, fungus or other pests. Then the weather hit the fan. Reports from across Missouri told of farmers’ concerns about lack of rain.

For corn farmers it’s the threat of rootless corn. Soybean growers worry about low emergence and uneven stands.

Cattle farmers ask “Where’s the grass? What do we do for hay?”

Some farmers cut and baled winter cover crops. Others look at their heading winter wheat for forage instead of grain.

Most all say send more rain soon. The northwestern half of the state seems to have the least subsoil moisture.

Small rains that fall may do more harm than good. A 0.2- or 0.4-inch rain may be enough to germinate seed but not enough to grow roots, said Bill Wiebold, University of Missouri crops specialist.

Without adequate soil moisture, there may be rootless corn syndrome this year. That can lead to downed cornstalks.

There’s also concern about temperatures. “We went from March to July, skipping spring,” Wiebold added.

Earlier updates indicated warm weather and high winds increase evaporation from the surface soil.

Also, rain fronts pass through quickly. Spotty showers replace daylong rains.

MU climatologist Pat Guinan had said earlier that the dry subsoil holds few reserves. “This year, crop water must come from the sky, not deep roots.”

Questions about when to cut hay drew a cautious response from Craig Roberts, MU Extension forage specialist.

A dry winter with short hay

Librarian (cont. from page one) was conducted during the regular public session of the May 16 meeting.

Jeremy Duckworth from QNS was present to talk about the replacement of the library’s computer server which quit last Thursday. It will cost about $4,210.93 to replace and to upgrade the server software and purchase Microsoft Server licenses.

Cloud computing is more demanding on the server and requires more robust equipment.

A temporary server is in place.

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Summit Gas will be turning the gas off, resetting the meter, and restarting the system soon.

The $800 NASA reimbursement payment is on its way.

Home Exchange Bank sent a letter about new rules under the Bank Secrecy Act, which apply to the library.

Donations include $100 from Don McWilliams in memory of his mother, a book purchase by Jan Johnson in memory of Virgil Peters, and a donation from Larry and Lana Belshe for a water Commercial faucet and backsplash. The VFW has donated a book on Vietnam.

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A long, cold spring put grasses into survival mode. Grass didn’t grow leaves but shot up seed stalks.

Plants make seed to go into the soil bank for survival of the species.

If seed stems on most fescue are grazed, cattle get toxicosis.

In spring, toxic ergovaline concentrates in the seeds.

A secondhand report told of a veterinarian called to a beef herd that had grazed toxic seeds. Several cows died.

The only hope for renewed

forage growth is to clip the seed heads, Roberts said. Seed stem clipping triggers growth of tillers for the plants trying to put out leaves.

But seed clipping won’t help if normal rain doesn’t return.

Plants will need rain to regrow.

“If I knew what rains will do in the next two weeks, I could give better answers,” Roberts told regional agronomists online.

The weekly MU Extension call-in session answers questions coun-

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Kirbie Crouse named to dean’s Dr. Diane Bartholomew, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Spring 2018 Dean’s List, which includes Kirbie Crouse, a senior, majoring in elementary education from Gallatin.

The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester.

Seize the prey day Thousand Hills State Park invites the public to an educational program about birds of prey, known as raptors, 2 to 3 p.m.

May 28 at the park’s Point Shelter. Presented by the University of Missouri’s Raptor Rehabilitation Project, the program will feature a variety of live raptors, including tiny falcons, fearsome hawks and mysterious owls.

The program is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair or towel to sit on and reusable water bottle.

Cold water hydrants will be available to fill drink containers, and restrooms are located nearby.

Insect repellent is recommended.

Thousand Hills State Park is located two miles west of Kirksville on Hwy. 157.

For more information about this and other programs, call 660-665-6995.

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“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Wayne Flanary, agronomist in northwestern Missouri.

Ben Puttler, an entomologist who monitors alfalfa fields in central Missouri, said alfalfa weevil arrived late. But the forage outgrew the leaf-eating pests.

Now most alfalfa is tall enough for the first cutting for haylage or bales. That controls the weevil.

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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 660663-3114.

For Sale Strawberries for sale. Mondays and Wednesdays. 618 SW 40th Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-0454 Sycamore lumber, rough sawed, dried inside 12 years, all 8’ long.

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Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Daviess/Grundy Head Start Home Visitor. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application, or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660663-2103 or 2104.

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

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

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

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

Cargo trailer, 12’ long, 6’ wide, 5’ tall, all new lights and wiring, tires are in good shape. $1,800 obo. Call 660-973-6757 FAST CASH. Guns, gold and silver wanted. Largest selection of used guns in the area. Cash buyer. Cash on pawn items. R&R Pawn, Cameron. 816.632.1787 Used Tires. Too much tread to throw away. Two sets of R16 and 3 older tires (235/75 R15) for farm use. Take one or all, $10 apiece. Ask for Ben at Gallatin Publishing Co., 660.663.2154 weekdays.

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Flexible part time positions available in Chillicothe & Brookfield for commercial and industrial janitorial services. Reliable transportation preferred. Call 660-973-6023 for more info.

HELP WANTED: Kitchen Assistant, Chillicothe Head Start, 29 hours/week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application, or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. Crestview Home seeking RN full-time day shift and night shift.

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HELP WANTED: Cook, Chillicothe Head Start, 29 hours/ week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application, or call 660-3592214. E.O.I.

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

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Courthouse News continued from pag e 6 riage; Department of Revenue Collections Enforcement vs.

Douglas R. Fletchall and Pamela A. Fletchall, both of Winston, certificate of lien, DOR, taxes.

A sso c i at e D i v i si o n Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $68.50 for moving traffic violations and $116.50 in most criminal cases.

Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Devon W. Hain, Grain Valley, littering, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 16 hours community service.

Justyn L. Carter, Lee’s Summit, possession of marijuana, amended to non-operating, $300; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.

Leo A. Gibson, St. Joseph, possession of drug paraphernalia, two days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

C i v i l C o ur t Refuse breathalyzer test: Bradley L. Burke vs. Department of Revenue was dismissed by the parties. Rebecca L. Huff vs. Missouri Director of Revenue was dismissed by the court without prejudice.

Mar r i ag es Christopher Lee Carpenter, 35, and Kelly M. Wickersham, 35, both of Chillicothe, were married May 17 by Judge Daren Adkins. Sherman Wayne Shields, 57, and Janet Marie Gibson, 47, both of Hale, were married May 22 by Judge Daren Adkins.

Presiding Commissioner Randy Sims announced his resignaCOMMISSION tion from the Daviess County Commission, effective June 30, 2018, due to moving out of state. Any person wishing to apply for a gubernatorial appointment to serve out the remainder of this term, ending Dec. 31, 2018, should contact the county clerk’s office for more information.

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported his crew is busy hauling riprap in Sheridan Township this week.

Gary and Betty Harmison, Dixie Rogers, and Gene Prindle met with the commission regarding Bridge #392000.7 on Flint Avenue in Washington Township. The road and bridge crew will be replacing the wooden deck as soon as possible.

Bills were approved.

Discussion was held regarding the new phone system and whether or not to purchase new phones from Spectral Networks.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to finalize the contract with Windstream, and have David Hansen, Spectral Networks, proceed with the installation of the new phone system in the courthouse, including the purchase of new phones. David Cox seconded; motion carried unanimously.

A financial statement from Daviess County Health DepartCOUNT

ment for the fiscal year 2017 was presented to the commission.

Ronetta Burton, County Clerk, presented a training certificate to the commission for Urban Board – Election Training.

The commissioners will attend the Northwest District Commissioner meeting on Thursday, June 21, at Trenton.

David Cox made a motion to appoint Micah Landes, Landes Ag, LLC, as Daviess County’s representative to the Workforce Development Board. Wayne Uthe seconded; motion carries unanimously.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to appoint Misse Tolen as Daviess County’s representative to the Serve Link Home Care Board.

David Cox seconded; motion passed unanimously.

The commissioners continue to work on updating the personnel policy manual. The issue was continued to next week.

Deputy Sheriff Robert Mazur met with the commission to update fuel card information and discuss computer issues.

David Cox left at noon. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

The above information is taken from the minutes of the May 16, 2018, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. Randy Sims, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order. David Cox, First District Commissioner, and Wayne Uthe, Second District Commissioner, were present. e r fice Don’t forget to attend the retirement reception for Norma Griffin, deputy assessor, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the courthouse.

The assessor’s review of new construction is now complete.

Increase notices will be soon be mailed to property owners who are affected.

The assessor’s office is currently reviewing the Daviess County list of permanent plated items that is provided to the assessor by the State of Missouri.

Permanent plated items must be included on assessment sheets.

A representative from the assessor’s office will call property owners to confirm ownership if the list from the state shows that an item needs to be added to your assessment.

W ar r ant y D eed s Tract in Salem Township from Duane and Vickie Allen to Thunderbird Family Limited Partnership; lots in Gallatin from Kathy A. Smith to Darrell Jr. and Jamie Wilson; lot in Winston from Tiffany and Jacob Cameron to Ezekiel Bridgeman; tract in Lincoln Township from Cheryl and Joseph Arnold to Jordan Cowan; Lake Viking lot #1901 from John and Lisa Fries to Mark and Stephanie Closterman; partial lot and tract in Altamont from Lyle and Mary Beth Goracke to Greg Parton; tracts in Colfax Township from Jack and Doris Creamer to Jake and Tiffany Cameron; tract in Salem Town-

Tri-County R-7 ( continued from pag e 7) cant position on the board. They also approved the MSBA Policy 2018A update with the exception of policy IGD-AP3.

The 2018-2019 salary schedule was approved as presented by the administration. The certified and non-certified staff salaries were increased by 1%.

The board approved a Sports Cooperative Agreement with

North Daviess for fall baseball for 2018-2019.

A fundraising request was approved to raise money for softball equipment.

No action was taken after a discussion of the budget.

The board moved to seek bids for custodial services.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 7.

ship from Joel and Barbara Puckett to Emanuel T. Miller; Lake Viking lot #2483 from Jeremiah McQuinn to Michael Thayer; Lake Viking lot #97 and #98 from Michael and Stephanie Whitney to Michael and Stephanie Whitney; Lake Viking lot #123 from Scott and Sandra Hendrickson to Scott and Sandra Hendrickson, trustees of the Scott D. Hendrickson and Sandra K. Hendrickson Revocable Trust; tract and partial lots in Jamesport from Mark and Beth Sigler to Heath and Jennifer Cook.

T r ust ee’ s D eed und er A c t i v e T r ust Tract in Jefferson Township from Donald Pittsenbarger as trustee of the Donald L. Pittsenbarger Trust, to Jeremy S. Pittsenbarger. eneficiar eed Tract in Jefferson Township from Rebecca Jane Schreiber to Timothy Scott Schreiber her husband if living, or if not, then Mary Grace Varadin; partial blocks in Gallatin from Kathy A. Smith to Darrell Wilson LDPS and Daniel Wilson as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; partial block and partial lots in Jamesport from Dorothy E. Althoff to Thomas E. Matlage; partial lots in Jamesport from Dorothy E. Althoff to Fredrick Bernard Matlage.

T r ust ee’ s D eed Lot and partial lot in Gallatin from Valorie Ormand, successor trustee of the Loyd and Leila Rose Hartpence Trust, to Valorie Ormand and Jone Perry as tenants in common in equal shares.

Q ui t C l ai m D eed s Tract in Salem Township from Nedra L. Troxel to Patricia C. Durie; Lake Viking lot #2095 from Christopher Huey to Nel and Allen Wiley Jr.; tract in Lincoln Township from Cheryl and Joseph Arnold to Cheryl and Joseph Arnold; tract in Union Township from Robert and Patricia Adkison to Randy McDonald; partial block in Jamesport from Mark and Beth Sigler, Esther Fenton, and Michal Bartsch to Heath and Jenny Cook.

P er so nal R ep r esent at i v e’ s D eed Lake Viking lot #2059 from Marcheta Ann Bowlin, personal representative of the Estate of Calvin Edward Bowlin, to Stephanie Jean Bowlin.

D eed o f D i st r i b ut i o n o f R eal E st at e b y T r ust ee o f I nt er v i v o s T r ust Lake Viking lots #232 and #233 from Mark Hanes, successor trustee of the Vernon Lee Hanes Declaration of Revocable Inter Vivos Trust, to Christopher Hanes.

T op W inston students nam ed M ay 2 0 The salutatorian for the Winston H ig h S chool C lass of 2 018 is Mag g ie F arrell, left, and the v aledictorian is C handler Asher, rig ht. Mag g ie is the daug hter of Greg and Tanya F arrell. C handler is the son of Robert Asher and Meg an S hubert. Winston seniors g raduated on May 2 0.

N orth D avi ess va ledictorian and salutatorian N ichole S mith was v aledictorian and N athan Wynne was salutatorian for the g raduating C lass of 2 018 at N orth Dav iess R- 3 H ig h S chool.

N ichole is the daug hter of Rog er and E liz abeth S mith. N athan is the son of K ev in and Amanda Wynne. N orth Dav iess seniors g raduated on May 11.

T ri- C ounty R - 7 va ledictorian and salutatorian L illy S imons was v aledictorian and Macey Ward was salutatorian for the 2 018 g raduating class at Tri- C ounty R- 7. Graduation for the Jamesport seniors was held May 11. L illy is the daug hter of Jennifer and L loyd S imons. Macey is the daug hter of C heri and B ill Ward.

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It was a cold and stormy night when they were born two days after Christmas in 1934. Those were horse and buggy days and the roads were muddy and rough. Dr. Harris made it out to the farm.

Norma weighed only three pounds when she was born and Nancy weighed four. The doctor told her folks that Nancy might live but Norma probably wouldn’t.

Her folks got a shoe box for each twin to lie in and lined the shoe boxes with cotton and put quart jars full of warm water around the shoe boxes. They kept the water reheated to keep the babies warm during the day.

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would hold the twins on his lap and sit by the wood stove to keep them warm. And that’s how they survived.

The girls attended the Smith country school and went to Scotland Church.

“With three girls, I was the boy on the farm and helped my dad in the field,” Norma says.

Nancy and Norma were identical twins but they weren’t exactly alike. Nancy was more studious and helped Norma (who preferred to be outside) get through high school at Gallatin.

Nancy would eventually go on to college and become a lab technician. Norma says she was not ambitious enough to go to college. If she had gone to college she would have studied to be a

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“My dad was a musician,” she says. “He played guitar at the country school Christmas programs.”

Norma married Vernon Griffin on May 16, 1953, and they moved to town. Dean Kinkaid was the city clerk. He called Norma and asked her if she was interested in the job as deputy city clerk.

“Some people want to go to the city to seek adventure,” said Norma. “I wound up 15 miles from where I was born.”

Vernon served in the Army and spent two years in Germany with the military police. Norma and Vernon had two sons, Joe and James. Joe lives in Gallatin.

James and his wife Sharon live in Springfield and have given Norma two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Norma and Vernon were together for 43 years when he passed away on May 30, 1996.

So Norma was 19 when she got married and 19 when she got her first job. She worked about 20 years for the city.

Norma switched from working for the city to working for the county. “I talked it over with the boys and they thought I should take the job as county deputy assessor to see if I could learn anything new,” says Norma.

While Norma was working for the county, she became mayor of the City of Gallatin for two terms from 1989-1993. Then she served

several terms as the East Ward Alderwoman and was in this position from 1993-2004.

Norma says two things stand out as accomplishments during those years: the dedication of the swimming pool, and the start of the position for a city administrator.

Norma says she’ll find plenty to do around home when she retires. A reception is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at the courthouse.

“It’s gone fast,” says Norma.

“It’s because of the blessings and grace of God that I’ve been able to serve the City of Gallatin and Daviess County all these years — for which I’m so thankful.

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