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Hernandez not guilty on all counts; arson follows verdict

A four-day jury trial for Sal Hernandez, well known owner of Mi Mexico restaurant in Gallatin, concluded Aug. 2 with a not guilty verdict on each of the four counts. Hernandez was charged with sodomy, rape, kidnapping, and assault.

It took the jury approximately 90 minutes to return the verdict.

They began deliberations around 3:30 p.m. and returned to the courtroom around 5 p.m.

The case was heard by Judge Ryan Horsman in Daviess County Circuit Court.

Hernandez was represented

by Cameron attorney Drew Davis. Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney Annie Gibson repre-

sented the State.

Two misdemeanor charges, which were not included in the jury trial, are still pending against Hernandez in Daviess County, one of patronizing prostitution and one of assault fourth degree. A plea/trial setting on these charges is set for Sept. 17, 2019, before Judge Horsman.

Arson under investigation The Gallatin Police Department, Gallatin Fire Protection District and the State of Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating an arson that occurred the morning of Aug. 3 at 400 North Main in Gallatin.

The arson occurred the morning after a not guilty verdict was returned in a jury trial for Sal Hernandez, owner of Mi Mexico restaurant.

The building, owned by Danny Dixon, houses Mi Mexico and other local businesses that were threatened when someone ignited a portion of the exterior.

At approximately 6:20 a.m., Gallatin Fire Protection District was dispatched to the location

for smoke coming from the building. Engine 101 responded with seven personnel.

Upon arrival no fire was found by firefighters. There was a small amount of smoke on the wooden deck walkway near a burnt area.

The decking was cooled down with a water can extinguisher.

Daviess County Sheriff Deputies, Gallatin Police, and Daviess County EMS also responded. A State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Investigator was requested to assist with the incident, which is still under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this fire, please contact the Gallatin Police Department at 660-663-3580 or call the Arson Hotline at 1-800-392-7766.

Jamesport puppeteers receive prestigious international award Peter Allen and Debbie Lutzky Allen of Parasol Puppets, from Jamesport, have been awarded a Citation of Excellence for their “Punch and Judy” puppet show from UNIMA-USA. The Citation of Excellence award is the equivalent of the Oscars for excellence in puppetry.

Since 1975, UNIMA-USA has awarded Citations of Excellence (the “UNI”) that recognize and reward the best of the puppetry arts in this country. In addition to encouraging worthy puppeteers, the goal of the Citations program is to provide credible recognition that will aid puppeteers as they seek audiences in this country and abroad.

The Citations are awarded to shows that touch their audiences deeply; that totally engage, enchant and enthrall.

Reviewers who nominated this show for the award said: “Peter is a master of winning over the audience with his performance. He is unrelenting in his quest to stay true to the characters and the story of ‘Punch and Judy.’

“Truly a Punch Professor, Peter Allen deserves a citation for presenting this enduring tale so masterfully” and “Punch & Judy” by Peter Allen is funny, satiric, but always family-friendly.”

In meeting the criteria for excellent puppetry, Citation-worthy shows must also stand as prime examples of excellent theatre.

Peter and Debbie are honored to receive this award. Their “Punch and Judy” has been performed at many arts festivals and theaters, including Lake (continued on page 3)

Ribbon Cutting today!

Ribbon Cutting tomorrow! ● Ribbon cutting 4 p.m. today (Aug. 7) at the Main Street Pharmacy in Gallatin. ● Ribbon cutting 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Aug. 8) at Joe Jump’s Eatery in Gallatin.

For details and photos marking the official start of the newest businesses in Gallatin, see NorthMissourian.com

Missouri Star Quilt Company and NCMC partner to deliver apprenticeship programs Mark Morley and Eric Kloepping work 20+ feet below the surface on a collapsed wastewater line. [submitted/EK}

The ‘deep secret’ why Park Street closed When something goes awry with utility service, Gallatin’s municipal work crews sometimes confront the unexpected — in great depth.

Recently a wastewater line in the 400 block of Park Street collapsed. The first evidence of the problem was an 18-inch sinkhole that city crews began patching last winter. When the patchwork repeatedly disappeared, exploratory digging became necessary.

City officials hoped the problem might prove to be as simple as a broken connection to a private line. But soon it became evident the issue was much more serious.

Gallatin’s wastewater system was hand-dug in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Much of this original gravity-flow installation involved clay tile.

The collapsed line lies about 24 to 26 feet underground — at such a depth that the City of Gallatin has no machinery to safely uncover the collapsed line for repair. An individual contractor had to provide the safety equipment and perform the dig.

Thus, city crews are making the repairs while employees of the contractor operate the backhoe and relay messages to the operator.

“We would like to thank the residents along Park Street for their understanding in these circumstances,” says City Administrator Lance Rains.

“We are trying to be proactive because without the repairs taking place there would have been a wastewater plug in the future that could have caused the sewage in the area to backflow into some of the homes. We are trying to prevent that kind of problem and so these repairs are necessary.”

This marks the third time this type of collapse within Gallatin’s wastewater collection system has occurred, according to Mr. Rains. Similar repairs involving dig depths of 20 feet or more were completed some time ago on Mill Street and on South Prospect. Due to Gallatin’s aging infrastructure, undoubtedly other instances of repairs at significant dig depths could be added onto this list.

Missouri Star Quilt Company, Inc. of Hamilton recently partnered with North Central Missouri College (NCMC) to create three apprentice training programs to enhance the skills of their workforce. As a result, 21 people completed a registered apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor while 20 apprentices earned a college certificate.

In June 2018, three registered apprenticeship programs were initiated at the company with related skill training provided on-site by NCMC. The programs and coursework were supported by a grant from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development’s Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program (MoRAP).

“The MoRAP program allowed NCMC to create new training programs for employers that specifically meet the needs of those employers,” noted Jason

24 Vendors now registered for Gallatin’s Chautauqua on Sept. 20-21

Helton, Director of Business and Industry Partnerships at NCMC. Registered apprenticeship programs were created and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor in three areas: customer service representative, material coordinator, and retail store manager. The programs included on-the-job training focusing on the skills and competencies of the occupations, and related academic and technical instruction was provided by NCMC. The related instruction was delivered in such a way that college credit was available to the apprentices which could lead to a college certificate in Business Management Essentials.

Mardy L. Leathers, director, Workforce Development for the State of Missouri, added “this program exemplifies the State’s goal to expand and modernize registered apprenticeship (continued on page 3) Updates will appear online:

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OPINION

Aug. 7, 2019

Weathering storms It’s so weird. It’s early August and the ponds overflow, the hay is plentiful, and yards are green. On the whole outdoor temperatures have been mild compared to previous years, and rainfall is again the forecast. After so many drought years, is this Missouri?

As I write gray clouds allow this dawn to keep slumbering. The gloom makes me pensive.

Despite what damage storms can cause, I like the excitement of a summer storm. The anticipation, the way colors change, the calm and then the coolness and the way it smells immediately preceding the display of raw power in thunder and lightning ... it makes you feel alive, a reminder that you’re just a small part in things much bigger.

Not every storm experience is pleasant, of course.

Before we started our family, Liz and I lived in a mobile home. I awoke in terror one long night as thunderstorms gave way to a tornado. The rumbling wind overhead tested the strength of our trailer’s mooring; our bed literally shook on the floor. But the twister roaring above left nearly as quickly as it arrived. Then it rained, and things soon seemed normal. How oblivious to danger we become.

Once during another time, gray clouds loomed low over the farm. We’d Off the Editor’s Spike... spent two full days sod-busting ground that hadn’t seen a plow in decades.

The west edge of the ground featured a rather steep hill lapping right up to the barn lot fence. It was the most visible pasture as anyone approached our home. We wanted it perfect.

by Darryl Wilkinson We worked the ground loose and deep in hopes of a heavy growth of brome grass and fescue, but the seeds were not yet put to the ground.

Threatening storm clouds promised either the moisture so badly needed or washout if the water fell too harshly. Whichever, the time before the first splash was short.

Dad’s decision surprised me. Rather than load the drill, he chained a small 2-wheel trailer onto the hitch of the old WD Allis-Chalmers.

He quickly dumped several sacks of seed into the open trailer and climbed in, wearing the shoulder harness of a hand-crank seed sower.

I was years away from a driver’s license but I certainly knew the ways of a tractor. So, he barked out his intentions, directing me to the driver’s seat. Away we went, circling and spacing tire tracks so that the seeds broadly cast would barely overlap. There was no time to lose.

We started at the far end, so our first efforts seemed like practice leading to a climax on that last hill leading up to the barn. The heavy, thick air with lightning on the horizon threatened all kinds of uncertainties. It was grueling to work so long and so hard preparing for this planting and cruel if it only was to fail if the storm caused all the seeds to wash away. But no sooner had the last lap been made than an unexpectedly easy, soft rain fell. It was life-bearing moisture made to order — and we got the best stand of grass we ever planted.

Sometimes life’s surprises are like that.

Parenthood is weathering storms. Sometimes you sit on the dock with your toes in the water and watch kids jump and dive. Sisters splashing. Dunking each other, the way brothers do. Laughter. Yet, you sit and see all kinds of worrisome possibilities ... like when they wade out toward the deep end and look back as if to say, “You don’t have to watch us.”

As they grow older and the days of supervision are gone, you know that to be true. But you still watch. Because you want to.

They are in the water, and you are on the dock. Or they are on the court, and you are on the bleachers. Or they are in the emergency room, and you are in the waiting room. No matter how hard you’ve prepared or worked the ground, so much about life is simply out of (continued on page 3) your hands.

We’ve built walls before

By Congressman Sam Graves

There is a national security crisis at our southern border.

Illegal immigrants, human traffickers, drug smugglers, and gangs are abusing our open border and American citizens are paying the price.

It’s time we put an end to this crisis — and step one is building a wall.

This didn’t used to be a partisan issue. This used to be something both Republicans and Democrats could agree on — that we need a real, physical barrier on the southern border to keep America safe and secure.

It’s something I’ve supported all along.

Yet today we hear a lot of folks on the other side of the aisle say that building the wall will be too expensive, inhumane, and im-

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

make sense. Unless, this has more to do with the person proposing it now.

The obstructionists have been at this for months. When President Trump declared a national emergency in February to secure our border, they tried everything they could to stop him. I was proud to lead the charge in the House to support President Trump’s effort to build the wall.

Fortunately, Americans got another victory last week in our efforts to get this done. The Supreme Court finally gave the green light to build the wall and secure our border after months of legal wrangling.

This pivotal decision affirms what we knew all along — that this crisis is a national emergency and we must deal with it now.

Step one: Build the wall.

It’s time for the State Fair!

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman

One of my favorite summertime activities is traveling to Sedalia to attend the Missouri State Fair. The State Fair has been an annual tradition for our

Understanding the governor’s vetoes This is my third and final report covering six bills that Gov. Parson vetoed. This focuses on a little bill on mining royalties and a big bill on transportation.

SB202 would have clarified that mining royalties would be distributed to the counties where the mining took place. In his veto letter, the governor said he agreed with the goal of the bill, but the language is counter to federal law, and would never fly.

SB147, which would have changed Missouri’s driving laws, would have done the following: (1) allowed corrections officers’ home addresses in the license system to be kept private for their protection; (2) given the state permission to develop a digital driver’s license for your cell phone; (3) increased license fees; (4) changed the rules for businesses that rent or lease vehicles; (5) allowed drivers to turn left at a red light onto a one-way street; (6) changed the definition of an “autocycle” (3-wheeled vehicle); (7) changed recreational trailer fees to be due in May instead of December; (8) changed when cars are required to be inspected from five-year-old cars to cars that are tenyears-old or 150,000 miles (which was my HB 451); (9) changed the month when vehicle registrations are due; (10) made wearing a helmet on a motorcycle optional if the rider is over 18 and has medical insurance; (11) changed several rules relating to commercial driver’s licenses;

moral. Yet, it hasn’t stopped us from spending billions of dollars building thousands of miles of wall all over this country.

We call them noise abatement walls and they’re designed to cut down on road noise along our highways. There are more than 3,000 miles of these walls across America — 20, even 30 feet high in places.

In comparison, our southern border only runs about 2,000 miles and we’ve already got real physical barriers that run along about half of that. Maybe there’s something I’m missing, but I guess I don’t understand why building a wall to keep our country safe and secure is immoral and inhumane, while it’s fine and dandy to spend billions on walls that line our highways to cut down on noise. It just doesn’t

(12) created a Towing Task Force to study the practices of Missouri’s tow truck industry; and (13) allowed for a driver’s license to be suspended for failure to pay fines or appear in court for traffic violations. An exception for this would be allowed in St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

The part of SB147 that got the most press was allowing motorcyclists to ride without a helmet.

But the reason the governor vetoed the bill was the revoking of driver’s licenses for unpaid traffic fines.

In 2014, the uproar over the Ferguson riots revealed that Ferguson and other St. Louis area municipalities were heavily fining their citizens over minor traffic violations and then jailing them when they couldn’t pay up. The practice was dubbed “taxation by citation,” and was identified as a component of the distrust between low-income St. Louis residents and their local governments.

Therefore, in 2015, SB5 was passed banning the jailing or revoking the license of those that do not pay traffic fines. This has predictably resulted in an increase in unpaid traffic fines since there are no repercussions for scoffing the law. A recent article in the St. Joseph News Press reported $168,000 in outstanding unpaid fines in that city.

The provisions in SB147 relating to the increased license fees, businesses that rent or lease vehicles, recreational trailer fees, car inspections, and commercial driver’s licenses were all passed and signed into law on other bills. All other provisions in SB147 died with its veto.

The legislature could try to override the governor’s veto during the September Veto Session, but I have not heard there will be any attempt to do so.

state since 1901 and is one of the reers outside of the family farm, great economic drivers for the the fair’s ability to inspire young Show-Me State.

Missourians to carry on our This year the State Fair be- great agricultural legacy is more gins on Thursday, Aug. 8 and valuable than ever before. ends on Sunday, Aug. 18. I enIn addition to being a platform courage adults and children of for Missouri agriculture, the all ages to attend.

State Fair also offers top-notch The State Fair is a committed entertainment, great food, excitsupporter of Missouri agricul- ing rides and fun activities for ture, our state’s No. 1 industry. the entire family to enjoy.

This 11-day event is the premiere There is no shortage of reashowcase for our agricultural sons to attend; whether you are a community to proudly display fan of country music or truck and what they have accomplished tractor pulls, the State Fair has thus far and where they are go- something for everybody. For a ing in the future. full list of events and information The next generation of agri- on tickets, please visit the State culture leaders in Missouri are Fair’s website: www. mostatefair. the same young men and women com Darryl Wilkinson, Editor & Publisher who will be at the fair presenting their hard work from the past properties for sale year. At a time when a growing and 81 public auctions on number of our sons and daughwww.ShoMeMore.com ters are choosing to pursue ca-

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Puppeteers (continued from page 1) Eden Arts Festival in North Carolina, Nashville International Puppetry Festival in Tennessee, West Liberty Children’s Festival in Iowa, National Puppeteers of America Festival in Minnesota, NorthWest Puppet Center in Seattle, WA, and (their favorite) a private Christmas party in North Vancouver, Canada.

“Punch and Judy” is only one of the many puppet shows that Peter and Debbie tour around the country.

Local audiences have seen their Parasol Puppets performances at many public libraries and schools in Missouri, including St. Joseph, Columbia, Marshall, Marceline, Trenton, Chillicothe, Hamilton, Cameron and Gallatin. Peter and Debbie were also the directors of Puppet Midwest, a National Puppetry Festival held in Trenton for 10 years.

Peter and Debbie and Parasol Puppets continue to perform their puppet shows around the country.

Public performances include Aug. 7-10 at the Mesner Puppet Theater in Kansas City, Sept. 21 at the Heritage Festival in Columbia, and Nov. 22-23 at the Jarvis Conservatory in Napa, CA.

Shown, front from left, are: Amanda Gray, Ana DeJesus Gutierrez, Sarah Garland, Jennifer Souza, Estella Granville, Adriana DeJesus Gutierrez; middle row -- Sarah Harvey, Sara Thomas, Andrea Kinzler, Teresa Kinzler, Kelly Gallion, Kaitlyn Cooley, Brooke Barnett; back row -- Julia Birkeness (HR Director), Kristeana Reed, Kelsey Stollings, Beth Snow, Kassandra Carr, Keslie Hays, Lisa Gray, Corey Adams, Brenda Glidewell (HR Training & Development Manager).

Missouri Star, NCMC apprenticeship program programs in direct response to the need to match employers and workers with skills to succeed in today’s economy.”

Julia Birkeness, director of HR for Missouri Star, shared that she is “very proud of our employees who participated as it showed their commitment and dedication.

“The Apprentice Program gave them exposure to business challenges outside of their normal responsibilities and taught them how to apply the knowledge they gained. As a result, many have already been able to progress in their career at Missouri Star and we look forward to the future success this program will bring all of the participants.”

While the apprentices completed on-thejob training during work shifts, the related

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instruction was provided on-site by NCMC instructors in the evening.

The program concluded in June 2019.

Many of the apprentices were able to participate in the college’s spring commencement ceremony and the company reception that followed soon after.

A company recognition ceremony was held in late July where the apprentices received their apprenticeship completion certificate from North Central Missouri College President, Dr. Lenny Klaver, and Missouri Star CEO, Mike Mifsud.

Missouri Star Quilt Company was established in 2008 and is an industry leader in supplying pre-cut quilting fabric and material.

Over 300 people are now employed in the company operations based in Hamilton, MO. The family owned business includes warehouse and distribution facilities as well as numerous retail shops and educational opportunities to support its e-commerce and retail customers.

Missouri Star is the biggest quilting channel on YouTube with over 166 million views and over 575 thousand subscribers. The company has received national recognition for business practices and entrepreneurship.

Among the awards are: 2015 Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, 2018 Forbes Small Giant Award, and 2019 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2019 of the Heartland.

SBA Rural Outreach – A one year review

by Tom Salisbury, Region VII Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Puppets Punch & Judy

GALLATIN VISITORS’ CENTER: 1899 SQUIRREL CAGE JAIL Once there were 3 rotary jails in Missouri: at Maysville built in 1885 (demolished in 1938), a 2-tier jail built at Maryville in 1882 (demolished in 1985), and at Gallatin (still exists).

Learn more by visiting: DaviessCountyHistoricalSociety.com Call for a tour: 660.663.7342

Many of you know I grew up in a rural Well... small town – a town with a great sense of pride and community involvement where kids grew up free to play outdoors; where our community, business and church leaders were our mentors; and where many a deal in our farmbuilt areas Fivesurrounding rotary jails were was made integrity and a in the U.S.with

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Coffee Shop Talk

We finished off the month of July with 5.65 inches of rain compared to a normal 4.53 inches, and 8 inches above normal for the calendar year.

Crop reporting has wrapped up, but we are gearing up for several other programs that have started or are coming this fall. Please take a minute to read through this newsletter so you have the most up to date information.

We are still accepting applications from producers who suffered damage to their land from the flooding along the Grand River and major tributaries this spring. An FSA official must make a field visit prior to starting any clean-up work.

Eligible practices include clearing sand and debris and cleaning out drainage ditches.

At the U.S. Small Business Ad- journeys meaningful to me. ministration, we embrace the opMore importantly, our Rural portunity to elevate rural econo- Strong presentations already mies through entrepreneurship show signs of being effective. In and small business support. That one of our district office territois why the SBA teamed up with ries, known primarily for their the USDA over the last year to loans in urban areas, almost half the through sheriff was of elected, empower rural Once America their loans in the last fiscal the sheriff’s familyyear was have been in rural counties. our Rural Strong initiative. expected to assist Since the rural initiative be- in prisoner In another more rural SBA care, including cooking 96 of their last 127 SBAgan in the Region 7 states wives of district, meals for inmates. a loans were made in rural Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Thus, backed sheriff residence was provided.

Iowa, our employees have vis- counties and almost half of anited 175 rural communities and other state’s federal small busitraveled as far as 450 miles from ness contracting dollars have their district offices to meet with gone to rural small businesses. lenders and business people.

A number of lenders in rural Having attended many Rural areas have reactivated or signed Strong events myself, I can tell up for SBA lending programs, you the scenery enjoyed along meaning they are ready for serithe way and the authenticity of ous entrepreneurial discussions. the people I have met made the (continued on page 10)

by Mandi Bird, Daviess County FSA Executive Director

An application must be signed through this program and new financing. Construction cannot

by August 30, 2019 in order to re- software. begin before approval. ceive assistance.

Program signup for ARC/PLC From July 16 to Sept. 1, CRP We are implementing the 2019 as authorized in the new Farm participants can resume mowing Market Facilitation Program, Bill will begin in the next couple and clearing invasive brush from which helps with The the shortfall in of Squirrel Cage Jailmonths. Producers will have their CRP acres. Only 1/3 to 1/2 of market pricesisdue to trade disthe opportunity to update yields, the contract acres can be brush property of Daviess County, putes. A payment $63 perinformation as well as change their election cut each year. Areas with trees usedrate as aofvisitors’ acre is the maximum rate set for byof programs if they choose. and brush will be ineligible to be center managed the Daviess County producers and Society Have you seen the new loan included in any future offers for Daviess Co. Historical is based on thedependent smaller ofupon acres rates for a farm storage facility CRP (unless the CRP Conservadonations. planted in 2019, as compared loan? FSA can make loans for tion Plan requires them). with 2018, with some exceptions. grain bins, hay A sheds, We understand a general CRP singlegrain handtrailcrank spun The squirrel cage insideers, the jail MFP payments will be made augers and auger wagons, signup is projected for Decemthe squirrel cage built here, here ispayments a static display, in up to three separate and several other grain and for- ber, so there is still time to get one of types. the 18 rotary jails constructed by inmates and will be evaluated as market ageathandling but equipment your CRP acres eligible to reWestern Correctional for electricity conditions and trade Missouri opportuniDepending was on modified the funds offer or enroll.

Center, ties dictate. The first Cameron, payment in 1992 needed, you (Oswego could acquire a 3-New York, If anyone has any questions County, andtoward then reassembled here. will be available the end to 12-year loan fixed about available programs, signbuiltterm 1887,with demolished 1909) of August, with a possible 2nd interest rates of 1.875% to 2.25%. up deadlines, etc., don’t hesitate and 3rd payment in November FSA will finance 85% to 95% of to call the office. and January respectively. the cost, again depending on the Thanks for reading the AuWe thank you for your pa- funding needed. Our FSFL pro- gust issue of Coffee Shop Talk! tience as we learn and work gram is a good source of cheap

Spike: Storms (continued from page 2)

Thunder rumbles in the distance. The storm is growing closer. You always want to be protective. But really, that’s not how life works. Sometimes it’s impossible to dodge the storm, come what may. Sometimes it’s hard to understand the why of it all.

And sometimes even the darkest times come with a silver lining and the storms you weather just make the good times all the more worthwhile. Because there are no guarantees.

Often a parent feels helpless.

We watch as they hurt or stumble against challenges that must be faced, much like the parents before us. Sometimes there are no do-overs. Most times they will get up. It’s possible there may come a time when they don’t.

That is the truth.

Good parents resist the anxieties and fear of all things that could or might go wrong. So, you walk down to the beach while still tracking the storm. Or you sit quietly and trust that the decisions of others benefit those you love more than any protection you might muster. You’re forced to wait out the storm.

It’s not about you.

Old age makes you accept how much better young parents are. So, you know you don’t have to watch over them anymore. But you still do, because you want to.

Parenting, like life, changes.

You simply try to drink it all in and appreciate it for what it is.

Moment by moment. And whenever there’s no storm, when worries give way to a deep inner peace regardless of rain or shine, you give thanks to God for simple times when being together is enough. When it is more than enough.

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Tate Gene Huston Tyler and Danielle Huston of Gallatin announce the birth of a son, born at 3:55 a.m. July 9, 2019, at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. The baby has been named Tate Gene and joins two sisters, Kenzie and Khloe.

Grandparents are Mike and Gerri Huston of Jamesport and Trent and Shannon Snyder of International Falls, MN. Greatgrandparents are Pat and Gene Kramer of Osakis, MN, and Jerry and Judy ¬Snyder, Zimmerman, MN. Asher Daniel Mazur Chris and Bailey Mazur of Gallatin are the parents of a son born at 1:29 p.m. July 14, 2019, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long at birth. The baby has been named Asher Daniel.

Grandparents are Lori and Greg Landes of Jamesport; Kevin and Michelle Hixson, Trenton; and Bonnye and ¬Delmond Lowe, Gallatin. Great-grandparents include Rolland and Iris Vice of Stella, NE, Janice Mahoney of Omaha, NE, and Charles and Judy Ishmael of Lawson.

Nobody impaired will be spared Troop H will conduct three DWI saturations that will encompass every county within Troop H sometime during the month of August, according to Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators. The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens.

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Reunions

Jail’s feasibility study continues The Goldberg Group was at the jail on July 25 to discuss a recent feasibility study done

by Goldberg Group Architects.

The feasibility study was to determine whether the jail should proceed with needed upgrades to the current facility or lay the groundwork for a new facility.

Director Ed Howard and Assistant Director Tim Carder will be taking a tour of the Doniphan County Jail in the near future to review their facility design.

Tim Carder gave the financial report, which the board approved. Sales tax revenue for June 2019, $105,696.70; sales tax balance, $87,699.49; commissary grossed $10,577.55 in July 2019; CD account 247 balance $247,881.61; CD account 977 balance $103,528.47; operating account balance $74,805.59; payroll balance $1,340.99; accounts receivable $254,629.18; accounts payable $1,833.32.

Carder reported that three staff members are attending Crisis Intervention Training in Chillicothe, and another class is planned in the fall in St. Joseph.

Firearms recertification was scheduled for July 27.

Carder will be attending the Sheriffs Conference in August.

Director Howard stated that the jail hopes to have the auditor’s report by next board meeting.

No closed session was held.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 30, at 10 a.m.

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board held July 26. Present were Daviess Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; Daviess Sheriff Ben Becerra; DeKalb Sheriff Andy Clark; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant. DeKalb Presiding Commissioner Kyle Carroll was absent.

Andrew Warner on S&T honor list Andrew Warner of Gallatin was named to the honor list for the spring semester at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Andrew is a sophomore majoring in history. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

Firefighters called to building fires The Gallatin Fire Protection District reported the following incidents during July: July 2 at 10 am: Public Service at 306 W Johnson July 11 at 12:28 pm: Motor vehicle accident, no injuries at Hwy. 6 & 239th July 13 at 1:07 am: Assist invalid/person on S. Main July 18 at 8:41 am: Passenger vehicle fire on Hwy. 6 July 29 at 10:06 a.m.: Building fire – outbuilding (fire out on arrival) at 29736 Hwy. V

County bridge rehab, road work The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of Aug. 5-11: Route C – closed for bridge rehabilitation at the I-35 overpass through September.

Route 6 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge and the Overflow Bridge, Aug. 5 – Aug. 11. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

There may also be pothole patching, striping, etc.

Lowrey The Lowrey family reunion will be held at the Pattonsburg Senior Center in Pattonsburg on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2019, at noon.

Everyone please bring a dish, drink, and your table service. Enjoy the fellowship of your family and friends.

Dallas (Jack) Lowrey just had his 94th birthday. Let’s celebrate.

Wynne The Annual Wynne Reunion was held Aug. 4 at Dockery Park in Gallatin. The Wynne Reunion is held the first Sunday of August each year. The following were among the 66 persons in attendance: Tammy and Tab Siddens; Jillian and Sawyer Popplewell; Blake, Faith, Troy, Drew, Zach and Natalie Popplewell, all from Albany; Jack and Betty Wynne, Kenny and Sandy Harris, Morgan, Xander and Zabriella Lager, all from Bethany; Amanda, Hannah, Elle and Connor Stith from Hamilton; Justin, Stormy, Cyson, Dixie, Hensley and Ryston Harris from Macon; Leslie, Marissa and Kelsey Munyon from Parkville; Andy, Gavin and Avery Stahl, Randy Stahl from Camdenton; Ashley, Summer and Jenna Burton , Elaine Stahl, Gary and Jeannie Hall from St. Joseph; Debbie Stahl from Kansas City; Clint, Sienna and Jessica Blakely from Excelsior Springs; Amanda Youngs, Santanna Youngs, Jessica Higdon from

Gallatin; Tara Carey, Adrianna Carey, Randi Swanigan Jr. , and Randi Swanigan III from Moberly; Laura Ruth Barnes, Travis, Stephanie, Colton, Kaylee, Hailey and Jayden LeMunyon, Hank, Darlene, and Andrew Stahl, Cory Stahl, James, Dylan, and Zelda Stahl, and Danny Stahl, all from Maysville.

Active Aging Resource Center Aug. 13: OATS bus coming in for BINGO and lunch.

Aug. 16: Blood pressure checks 11-12.

We can accept fresh vegetables if you have extra and would like to donate.

Support Meals on Wheels, buy a raffle ticket for our Patriotic Quilt Raffle.

Drawing held at Chautauqua.

Come into the Active Aging Resource Center to see the quilt and purchase tickets.

Menus Aug. 12-16 Monday: ham salad sandwich, sweet potato fries, cole slaw, fruit oatmeal crisp; Tuesday: sloppy joe with cheese, broccoli salad, potato salad, fruit salad; Wednesday: beef fajita, lettuce and tomato, mixed vegetables, applesauce; Thursday: baked potato w/chili and cheese, vegetable relishes, cottage cheese w/peaches, bran muffin; Friday: bacon wrapped pork loin, cheesy mashed potatoes, spinach, grapes.

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FEC benefit dinner, auction, and golf tournament coming in mid-August The 27th Annual Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) dinner/ auction and golf tournament will be held in mid-August. The dinner and auction will be held at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 17, co-sponsored

by Hedrick Medical Center.

A reception will begin Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.

A silent auction will be held throughout the reception and the dinner. Just after 7 p.m., the main auction will begin. Those in attendance will have a chance to enter a reverse raffle (winner will be the last number drawn) with a fabulous prize awarded at the end of the dinner. Tickets are $25 per person.

A wide variety of items will be sold in the silent auction. There will be multiple tables, each grouped with a different minimum bid ($1, $25, $50). The list of main auction items also continues to grow every day.

To make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to the charity, please call Farmers’ Electric Cooperative at 660-646-4281.

Committee members will also gladly pick up any donation. Tickets for the dinner are currently being sold by AYBF committee members.

The golf tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 19, at the Green Hills Golf Course. For the 21st consecutive year, PepsiCola Bottling of Chillicothe will be co-sponsoring the AYBF golf tournament. Every golfer who plays in the three-person (best shot) scramble tournament will receive a Nike polo shirt, a sleeve of golf balls, and more.

The entry fee of $300 per team covers cart rental, green fees, mulligans, lunch, prizes, and registration gifts. Corporate

sponsor golf teams ($375) also receive three banquet tickets, plus recognition at the dinnerauction, golf tournament and on the cooperative’s web site.

You can register a golf team, become a hole sponsor, or buy banquet tickets — all with just a few clicks of your mouse. Go to www.fec-co.com and click on “Register Golf Team” or “Ticket Purchase.” Please call the cooperative if you have any questions.

In 1993, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative established the AYBF to provide financial assistance toward the payment of medical bills for children 18 years of age and younger. The fund is designed to assist families with children who have been ill or injured and, as a result, the parents are experiencing financial hardships due to high medical expenses or deductible.

To date, the AYBF has donated $808,095.86 to 700 area families. The fund operates in the counties of Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Linn, Livingston, and Ray. A family does not have to be a member of the cooperative to apply for financial assistance.

For more information about the Area Youth Benefit Fund or its fundraising events, please call the office at 660-646-4281 or 1-800-279-0496.

For Ticket or Donation Information: Committee members for this year’s events are Gina Truesdell, Tony Clark, Mary Bryan, Dan Bryan, Rod Cotton, Stan Hayward, Anne Anderson, Jordan Ferguson, Jennie Tipton, Kate Lambert, Jennifer Lovell, Staci Baker, Natalie Leamer, Cheri Kincade, Joe Hardie, Kinnison McKay, Megan Meyers, Darla Shipley, and Chasity Anderson.

For my last column in this series on plant propagation, I thought I would cover some of the more challenging methods of this art: grafting, budding, and tissue culture.

Grafting involves joining separate plant parts together to form one plant. There are two parts to the graft.

The first part is the scion, Tim Baker which is the part at the top of the graft. This is the cultivar that you are interested in propagating, and will bear flowers and fruit.

The second part of the graft is the rootstock. Rootstocks are often chosen for their disease resistance and/or size control.

Fruit tree rootstocks show a wide range of size control options, from dwarfs to semi-dwarfs to almost full size trees. A good example of rootstocks used for disease control occurs in vegetables, where plants with resistance to soilborne diseases can be selected to serve as rootstocks for a cultivar that is susceptible to a particular disease that may be infesting your soil.

Yes, there is science behind grafting, but it is also an art, where it takes a lot of practice to find success. There are many different types of grafts, and if you would like to try your hand

at making a graft, get a good book on the topic.

Budding is similar to grafting, except you are removing a single bud from the cultivar you wish to propagate, and placing it on another plant, which will eventually serve as the new plant’s rootstock.

There are basically three methods of budding: T-Budding, Chip Budding, and Patch or Shield Budding. Like regular grafting, some skill in the art of carving wood is needed.

The trick for grafting and budding is the ability to match up cambium layers so that they will grow together properly. The cambium is the part of the plant that is forming new cells… xylem to the interior of the plant and phloem to the outside. If this is not done properly, the graft will fail. I should also mention that keeping everything clean is critical. You do not want to introduce a pathogen into your graft.

Tissue culture is the final method of plant propagation that I will mention. This falls in the category of “Don’t try this at home,” at least in my opinion.

This requires surgically-clean conditions and special lab techniques. Commercial labs can do a great job with tissue culture, providing disease-free plants if the right techniques are followed.

I will close with another precaution. Be sure that it is legal to propagate the plant that you are interested in. There are two laws regulating this area.

The Plant Patent Law pro-

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Flooding in Daviess County. Pix by Trudi Burton.

NRCS providing emergency assistance for flood damage in 68 MO counties Sponsors representing segments of state government have until Sept. 3 to apply for financial and technical assistance to repair flood damage in 68 Missouri counties, including Daviess. This assistance is made available through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP).

Following the federal disaster declaration (4451-DR) for severe storms and flooding that occurred between April 29 and July 5, NRCS State Conservationist J.R. Flores is making NRCS financial and technical assistance available to local sponsors for stabilizing and restoring eligible streams, drainage systems and flood-control structures. Eligible counties include Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Bollinger, Buchanan, Caldwell, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Cedar, Chariton, Clark, Cole, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Douglas, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Howell, Jackson, Jasper, Knox, Laclede, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon,

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tects vegetatively propagated plants. This law was enacted to protect plant breeding programs and encourage the development of new cultivars. Patent holders have legal right to control reproduction, and thus you are not allowed to propagate these cultivars, even for home use. The Plant Variety Protection Act is similar, protecting seed-propagated cultivars.

Need a reason to smile? Free dental Missouri Mission of Mercy (also known as MOMOM) is offering a free dental clinic on Aug. 16 at the Civic Center in downtown St. Joseph.

The event caters to thousands of patients who might otherwise go without care.

Patients don’t have to be Missouri residents, but the clinic is first-come, first-served. Doors open daily at 7 a.m.

The event meets a significant need by providing free cleanings, fillings and extractions to patients age five and older who might otherwise go without care.

Patients who are available are encouraged to attend an open prescreening at the Civic Center from 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Prescreened patients will be able to get direct treatment when the clinic opens on Friday.

Please plan to arrive early and be prepared for a full day with long wait times.

To learn more, visit momom. org.

Maries, Marion, McDonald, Mercer, Miller, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Ray, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Sullivan, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.

EWPP provides financial and technical assistance for levee repair, logjam removal, sediment removal from drainage ditches, and stream bank stabilization near roads, bridges and buildings. An EWPP project must have a local sponsor that is a legal subdivision of state government, such as cities, counties, levee districts and drainage districts.

Sponsors must submit applications for assistance to NRCS by Sept. 3, 2019.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed According to an article in the Trenton Republican Times, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Grundy County in connection with the death of a Spickard woman and the injury of her daughter when the horse and buggy they were riding in was struck by a vehicle in May. Joe Hostetler, the husband of Elizabeth Hostetler and the father of Maria Hostetler, filed the suit in the Third Judicial Circuit last week and is seeking unspecified damages from Trenton resident Christina Airey, who was driving a vehicle that struck the horse and buggy. The accident occurred on May 31 on East Ninth Street near Kitty Street in Trenton.

Hostetler’s suit alleges that Ms. Airey was negligent by driving too fast for conditions, exceeding the posted speed limit, failing to keep a careful lookout, failing to stop, swerve, honk or take evasive action when she knew or should have known that failure to do so would result in a collision, and failing to yield the right of way.

Elizabeth Hostetler sustained fatal injuries in the accident and Maria, who was 10 years old at the time of the accident, suffered injuries to her head, brain, neck and back. In addition, the suit alleges that Maria has suffered emotional trauma as a result of being in the danger zone and being in the presence of her mother as she sustained the injuries that led to her death. Count II of the petition alleges a personal injury claim on behalf of Maria.

Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said the investigation into the accident was recently completed and all reports were forwarded to the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney’s office on July 3.

A Winston woman is suing Cameron Regional Medical Center, claiming she was fired because of her age.

Linda Young, 56, a former nurse, filed a lawsuit on July 31 alleging she was fired from Cameron Regional Medical Center because of her age. Young said she had worked at the hospital for 14 years when the director of nursing fired her on Nov. 8, 2018.

The suit further claims Ms. Young was told she was cut for budget purposes; however, Young alleges that no other nurses were released and that a younger nurse was promoted to a position that Young was qualified to take.

Young alleges that the hospital administrator told her: “There are some places that once you get to a certain age, they fire you for no reason at all.”

Young first worked as a staff nurse in the day surgery department before being promoted to day surgery supervisor after two years and finally being promoted to the pre-surgery coordinator and Medicare bundling committee after 11 years of employment.

The petition against CRMC alleges that Young suffered lost wages, retirement benefits, medical benefits, future lost wages and benefits, medical expenses, mental anguish, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. Young is asking that CRMC pay for these damages, including back pay, future pay, lost benefits, and all actual and compensatory damages to which she believes she is entitled.

Pattonsburg agrees to mowing; approves budget The Pattonsburg City Council voted to continue mowing the senior center lawn, with no weed eating, during their meeting held July 15. They also agreed that if one complaint was received, the city will no longer mow the lawn.

The six-month and yearly financials for the city were approved.

The six month and yearly financials for water and sewer and their proposed budget were tabled until corrections were made.

At a special meeting held July 17, all six-month financials and yearly financials were approved, along with the proposed budget for all departments.

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes for the regular meeting held July 15 and the special meeting held July 17. Those in attendance were Mayor Edmon Howard; board members, Lonnie Luke, Kelly Hughes, Dustin Sperry, Sandra Woodring; Water Superintendent Adam Albert; City Clerk Karen Shepherd.

Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Menus: Aug. 12-16 Monday: ham and beans, fried potatoes, mixed veggies, fruit; Tuesday: spaghetti bake, salad, green beans, garlic toast; Wednesday: BBQ ribs, sauerkraut, buttered corn, Jell-O; Thursday: pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, lima beans, pudding; Friday: meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, strawberries and bananas, fruit.

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Gallatin T-Ballers all smiles at season’s end

The Gallatin MFA T-Ball team is pictured, front from left, Harper Irby, Nora Chadwick, Axton Story, Harper Houser, Gwen Youtsey; back row, Coach Chris Wilson, Cory Terhune, Memphis Wells, Kaige Bennett, Max Harlow, Ryley Wilson, and Coach Keri Youtsey. Not pictured are Zaiden Etherton and Noah Mullins. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. [Photo courtesy of Bess Ann Photography]

Library to stream NASA Inflight downlink Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. Who will be the space explorers 50 years from now and what will they be exploring?

The Slover Library in Norfolk, VA, will be the host site for a live downlink event from the International Space Station (ISS) on Aug. 9, 2019, during a 20-minute time period when astronauts can communicate live with Earth by sending data through a set of satellites to antennas on the ground.

As a part of the ISS’s Expedition 60, the connection will be made with the astronaut between 1-2 p.m. CST, streamed live in the Jan & Curly Johnson Conference Room at the Daviess County Library.

Young space enthusiasts will ask NASA Astronaut Christina Koch questions about what it is like to live in space. Koch will be setting the record for the longest consecutive days a woman has been in space during this expedition, with a mission scheduled to last 328 days.

The local kids at Slover Library and other Norfolk Public Libraries will be joined by children from libraries all over the country, including Daviess County Library, thanks to this exciting NASA education pro-

gram and its connection to Space Science Institute’s STAR Library Network (STAR NET) and its NASA@ My Library program.

The ISS crew members will spend more than six months conducting about 250 science investigations in fields such as biology, Earth science, human research, physical sciences, and technology development.

Seventy-five of the investigations are new and have never been performed in space.

Highlights of upcoming investigations the crew will support include devices that mimic the structure and function of human organs, free-flying robots, and an instrument to measure Earth’s distribution of carbon dioxide.

The goals of the in-flight program are to • Inspire youth and adults about human space exploration. • Learn about the important role that the International Space Station serves as a stepping stone to human exploration on the moon and on Mars, and why and how NASA scientists and engineers explore our Universe. • Discover that libraries are physical and virtual information sources about people, STEM topics, and the world we live in.

This live-stream is just one of the many programs our library has to offer the children during this final countdown to school’s opening. Other activities like popcorn and movies, Rocket Club, and Rocket Boosters Storytime will continue through next week. Come in, stay cool, and have fun with us!

NASA@My Library is an initiative of the STAR Library Network (STAR Net), a handson learning network for libraries and their communities across the country (www.starnetlibraries.org). STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing “science-technology activities and resources” (STAR) and training to use those resources. STAR Net resources include the STEM Activity Clearinghouse, blogs, webinars, workshops and meet-ups at library conferences, partnership opportunities, information about upcoming national STEM events, and the STAR Net online newsletter.

For more program information, check the calendar on our website www.daviesscountylibrary.org , then “Quick Links/Library Events”, visit the library, or call 660-663-3222.

Gallatin youth attend NCMC BB camp

Nineteen young men from Gallatin attended the North Central Missouri College Men’s Basketball Summer Skills Camp July 22-24 at the Ketcham Community Center. The morning session, top photo, (first through sixth graders) was attended by, front from left, Sullivan Bird, Bennett Dungy, Cale Endicott, Brody Borges, Andrew Lawson, and Reed Hemry; back row, Jack Donovan, Pryce Johnson, Elijah Lawinger, Austyn Dutro, Cord Endicott, Peyton Lawson, and NCMC Pirates Head Basketball Coach Jeremy Esry. The afternoon session, bottom photo, (seventh through 12th graders) was attended by, front from left, Isaac Bird, Garrett Dungy, Payton Feiden, Landon Corwin; back row, Jaden Wilson, Peyton Johnson, Brett Hemry.

Genetic testing scam in the area The Department of Social Services (DSS) wants to alert providers to a genetic testing scheme that is currently happening in many states, including Missouri.

According to Deanna Lewis, administrator of the Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin, people in this area have been getting calls about this scam.

On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is-

sued an alert regarding scammers offering individuals cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare or Medicaid information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes.

Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries through door-to-door visits, booths at public events, health fairs, and telemarketing calls.

DSS has received reports that genetic testing marketers have been contacting Missouri residents throughout the state.

They might put on some type of game like bingo with prizes or food to get residents to come to them. Sometimes announcements are made to all senior housing residents over a building intercom system. They typically try to determine if the individual has Medicare or Medicaid coverage. They may be dressed in scrubs or white coats to give the appearance they are a health care professional. In some cases, they may indicate they represent a medical research facility.

They typically have a short questionnaire and ask whether any of the individual’s relatives have had cancer or other diseases. They indicate a genetic test can be conducted to determine if the individuals already has a disease, or if they are susceptible to acquiring the condition. In some cases, they indicate the test will tell whether the combination of prescription and over the coun(continued on Page 10)

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Pattonsburg R-2 board wants better menus The Pattonsburg R-2 School Board expressed concerns with the school lunch menus during their meeting July 16, and asked Superintendent Scott Ireland to oversee and approve the menus for a better variety every week.

The new transportation director, Jake Cameron, is now a certified bus inspector accredited by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The following bids were approved: Anderson Erickson for milk; MFA for fuel; Hy-Vee for bread; and Advanced Disposal for trash.

The Pattonsburg football team has returned from a foot-

ball camp in South Dakota.

Administration is still in the process of trying to find a social studies teacher.

The gym floor was to be refinished around July 27.

Handbooks and district fees and the nurse agreement with the Daviess County Health Department were all approved.

The board entered into executive session to discuss personnel, student matters, and legal issues.

Present were Stephanie Mason, Brooke Johnson, Steven Pankau, Laura Booth, Lyle Hoover and Greg Coin. Absent was Brian Teel.

Grand River Storm posts 23-9 record, two tourney championships

The Grand River Storm 12U softball team marked a successful summer with a 23-9 record, posting first place finishes in the VIP Series Summer Kickoff and Missouri VIP St. Joe Shootout tournaments. They earned a second place finish at the VIP Series “C” Metro Championship and third at the VIP Series Summer Legacy tournament. The team finished the season playing up to the 14C level in the final two tournaments, placing second at the VIP Series Firecracker and third at the VIP Series “Christmas in July” Charity Event.

They competed in USA Softball of Kansas City, Region 7. Pictured, front from left, are Emma Christopher, Gallatin; Elana Clark, Maysville; Shealyn Pliley, Jamesport; Grace Kelly, Princeton; Emma Walkup, Princeton; Addie Jackson, Osborn; back row, Coach Mark Clark, Maysville; Coach Andi Lockridge, Cameron; Sydney Lockridge, Cameron; Jo Gibson, Princeton; Daltrey Puls, Cameron; Abby Burns, Gallatin; Kelsey Goodin, Princeton; and Coach Payton Goodin, Princeton. [Submitted photo]

Brice Garnett advances to FedExCup Playoffs Gallatin’s Brice Garnett jumped 26 spots in FedExCup standings on Sunday with a sixth place finish at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC, and with that finish moves on to the FedExCup Playoffs this week, along with other PGA competitors in the top 125 on the points list.

This week’s PGA event, The Northern Trust at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, NJ, kicks off the FedExCup Playoffs and will see the field trimmed to the top 70 after Sunday’s final round. Garnett moved up from 121st to 95th place in FedExCup standings

with Sunday’s finish in Greensboro.

Garnett entered Sunday’s final round at the Wyndham in second place after a 66 on Saturday, but despite a solid even par round of 70, could not challenge for the lead. The Gallatin native shot par on his first 11 holes, bogied #12, made up for it with a birdie on #15, then parred his

final three holes.

Sunday’s finish was Garnett’s best since a fifth place finish at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in November of last year. He now owns eight top 10 career finishes on the PGA Tour.

This week’s total purse at The Northern Trust jumps to $9.25 million for the field o f 125 professionals.

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Union board member resigns; replacement appointed John Sterneker, Union Township, met with the comCOMMISSION mission to deliver a letter of resignation from R.G. Curtis, Union Township board member. The township recommended John Sterneker to fill the position.

David Cox made a motion to appoint John Sterneker to the Union Township board for the rest of the existing term; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. His crew will be working in Colfax and Washington townships this week, weather permitting.

Wayne Uthe updated the commission on his work on the Union Township easement.

More research will be done. The issue was continued until next week.

Andy Macias and Cazes Johnson, Snyder and Associates, Terry Littrell and Noah Barnes, Boone Construction, and Craig Elmore, MoDOT, met with the commission for a preconstruction conference for BRO031 (34). David Cox made a motion to accept the contract and proposals as presented; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed. The Contract, Notice to Proceed, and Notice of Award were signed and sealed by all parties.

Randy Garrett, PWSD #2 Harrison County, met with the COUNTY

Commission to discuss the petition to close a portion of 232nd Street in Washington Township.

The water district is not in favor of closing this road.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to accept the amended 2019 Code of Ethics as presented by the county clerk; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed.

Sheriff Ben Becerra met with the commission to inform them a deputy had a collision with a deer. He is in the process of getting an estimate before deciding what to do next.

Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission that two positions on Senior Services Tax Board are up for appointment this month. An ad has been placed in the local papers and applications will be taken until Aug. 13 at the county clerk’s office. The public is encouraged to apply.

The commission was updated on work issues with the custodian. They will meet with him again next week.

The commission continued their discussions on brush issues and authorized more brush letters to go out this week. County residents are encouraged to let the commissioners or the county clerk’s office know if a brush issue exists in their area.

Discussion about the flag issues and the no zoning letter was continued until next week.

In the afternoon the commissioners inspected roads, bridges, culverts, brush and noxious

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6:25 – Gallatin, out on call of domes4:15 pm – Pattonsburg, out regarding tic. Report of injury. juvenile runaway.

7:29 pm – Report of barn fire on High8/3/19 way BB. 3:36 am - Report of burglar alarm 7:46 pm – Fire under control. sounding at business in Pattons• Christina Prater, 44, was arrested burg. Owner notified. and transported to DDCRJ on an 8:39 pm – Vehicle vs. deer on Highus6 out on Facebook! outstanding felony warrant for steal-Check way eastbound, west of 180th ing controlled substance. Bond wasDaviess County Sheriff’s Office Street. No injury reported. set atINCIDENT $25,000 or 10% cash.

THIS SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES 8/4/19 7/31/19 9:05 am - Cow out on P Highway.

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9:54 pm – Cow out on Highway CC. Owner advised.

8/1/19 4:27 am – Vehicle vs. deer on south8/5/19 bound I-35, mile marker 84. No in6:05 am - Report of burglar alarm jury reported. sounding at business in Pattons9 am – Court in session. burg. Owner notified.

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The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m.

This information is taken from the minutes of the July 31, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and bills were approved.

Associate Division April D. Brown, 37, Cameron, was charged Aug. 2 with possession of controlled substance, D felony, misdemeanors of drug paraphernalia and failure to register vehicle, and a seat belt infraction. She was stopped by the Highway Patrol on I-35 for an expired vehicle registration.

Drugs and paraphernalia were found during a consent search of the vehicle. She was transported to Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail on 24-hour hold.

Civil Court Suits on account: Midwest Division-RBH, LLC vs. John Hursman was dismissed by the parties.

Assessor’s Office Tax rate hearings are being held throughout Daviess County by local taxing entities during the month of August. The county clerk applies the tax rates which are set at these hearings to the final property valuations which are submitted by the assessor to determine your taxes for 2019. These tax rate hearings are open to the public.

Warranty Deeds Tract in Union Township from Khazar Family Limited Partnership to Brian and Nancy Peterson; tract in Marion Township from Kurt and Tina Esbeck to Kurt and Tina Esbeck, trustees of the Kurt Esbeck and Tina Esbeck Family Trust (correction); tract in Liberty Township from Kurt and Tina Esbeck to Kurt Esbeck and Tina Esbeck, trustees of the Kurt Esbeck and Tina Esbeck Family Trust; tract in Sheridan Township from Eddie L. Cooper to Matthew and Tyna Morrison; tract in Monroe Township from Bruce and Gayle Eagleburger and Brent and Caren Eagleburger to Brandon Loyd and Megan J. Gilliam as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; lots and partial lots in Jamesport from Iva Jane Martin to David and Rachel Bennett; Lake Viking lot #S-167 from Michael and Linda Cain to James and Ramona Miller; tract in Salem Township from Bill and Barbara Lewis to Paul and

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Quit Claim Deeds Tract in Liberty Township from Debbie Harris to Beatrice Elizabeth Cummins, Mary Frances Weldon, Harold Dean Harris, Ralph and Marcella Harris, and Jarol Harris, a oneforty-fifth interest each; Lake Viking lot #2256 from Natale and Kimberly Conforti to Lloyd and Mary Jane Krtek; partial block in Gallatin from Sally and Johnnie Black to Henry C. Cox; Lake Viking lot #455 from James and Ramona Miller to James and Ramona Miller.

Distribution Deed Tract in Marion Township, an undivided one-half interest, from Benjamin Francis Stein, successor trustee of the Leona Stein Revocable Trust, to Benjamin Francis Stein.

Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust Tract in Lincoln Township from Sherri Rae Lane as trustee of the Barry D. Lane Revocable Living Trust Agreement and Sherri Rae Lane as trustee of the Sherri Rae Lane Revocable Living Trust Agreement, to Webb & Gates Farm LLC.

Trustee’s Deed (Out of Trust) Lake Viking lot #3116 from Nancy J. Schonemann, trustee of the Nancy Schonemann Trust, to Anthony Goldsby; tract in Jamesport Township from Kenny Wells, trustee of the Kenneth Wells Inter Vivos Revocable Trust, to Sherri Rae Lane, successor trustee of the Barry D. Lane Revocable Living Trust Agreement, and Sherri Rae Lane, trustee of the Sherri Rae Lane Revocable Living Trust Agreement.

Beneficiary Deeds Tract in Sheridan Township from Devon and Lilly Ropp to Edwin and Sharon Kay Ropp; tract in Liberty Township from Nina L. Allen to Victor Allen Boyer, Rodney Dean Boyer, Kenny Wayne Boyer, Derrek Jay Feigly and Brady Feigly as joint tenants with the survivorship; partial block in Gallatin from Henry C. Cox to Sally Jean Black.

Successor’s Trustee’s Deed under Foreclosure Lot in Gallatin from Millsap & Singer PC as successor trustee for Robert L. Huggins, to U.S. Bank National Association.

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Michael Todd Wright 1967-2019 Memorial services for Michael Wright will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 Independence Ave., Topeka, KS. A visitation will be held one hour before services. Memorial contributions to offset funeral expenses and for a scholarship fund for Mike’s grandchildren may be sent to the funeral home and addressed to Kimberly Wright.

Michael Todd Wright, 51, Ozawkie, KS, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. He was born Sept.

13, 1967, in Bethany, the son of James and Marjory (Crowe) Wright. He attended Gallatin High School. After high school he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE, where he received his associate degree in applied engineering.

He did factory work until 2000. Mike then worked for Gary Hardy Dodge, Briggs Dodge, Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, and Laird Noller in Lawrence. In 2017 he opened his independent used car dealership, Wright Autos LLC. Michael married Kimberly Wright on Aug. 7, 2004, in Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Wright, and mother, Marjory (Crowe) Wright.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Wright; son, Joseph Michael Wright and daughterin-law Shauna Woodward; sisters, Debbie (Billy Bob) Breeden and Heather (Mike) McNeely; brother, John (Ina) Wright; and three grandchildren.

To share a memory of Mike or to leave a message for his family, go to the funeral home website.

Maria Luisa Merritt Maria Luisa Merritt, 31, died Feb. 27, 2019, in Boynton Beach, FL. Celebration of life service is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation is one hour prior at the funeral home. Inurnment is at Centenary Cemetery east of Gallatin. Arrangements are entrusted to Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Lawrence Steven Seper d. Aug. 4, 2019 Lawrence Steven Seper, 69, Gallatin, died Aug. 4, 2019, at his home. Cremation entrusted to Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

Three local entities in non-compliance for reporting finances Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued two monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.

In Daviess County, the Village of Lock Springs, Coffey Fire Protection District and Special Road District 1 did not file timely financial reports. These entities are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor’s Office within six months of the end of their fiscal year.

A total of 1,883 local governments and taxing districts were required to file by June 30 because their fiscal year ended on Dec. 31. Of those entities, 1,351 filed financial reports timely.

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Ervin Lester Meek 1926-2019 Memorial services for Ervin Meek will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City. Per Mr. Meek’s wishes his body has been cremated. Private family inurnment will be in the Springer Cemetery, Brimson, at a later date. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #464 Conception Junction.

Ervin Lester Meek, 92, Grant City, formerly of Jamesport and Stanberry, died July 31, 2019, at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City.

Ervin was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Melbourne, the son of the late Henry Lee and Nora (Morgan) Meek.

He was united in marriage to Lucina Marie Blossom in Battle Creek, MI. Ervin was a veteran serving his country in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Albany, and the American Legion Post #464, Conception Junction.

Ervin was the owner/operator of the Gas Buggy Antique Store in Jamesport.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Lucina; daughter, Rosemary Siebe; sons, Marvin and Kevin Meek; sisters, Dorothy, Daisy and Lois; brothers, Jesse, Clyde and Elmer; and one grandson.

Survivors include two daughters, Dorathy (Don Hamilton) Meek, King City, and Nora Clutter, Jamesport; one son, James (Erin) Meek, Neosho; five step-

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Barbara Ann Kipp 1942-2019 Funeral services for Barbara Ann Kipp are scheduled for 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Visitation will be at 4 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. Arrangements are entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kingston Cemetery.

Barbara Ann Kipp, 77, Kingston, died Aug. 4 at her home.

Barbara was born on May 12, 1942, the daughter of George Chester “Jake” and Wilma Loletta (Frost) O’Dell in rural Kingston. She attended Kingston School.

On July 11, 1958, she was united in marriage to Joe Kipp at the Hamilton United Methodist Church. Barbara was a homemaker and worked for 20plus years for Stride Rite Shoe Factory in Hamilton.

Mrs. Kipp was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; sister, Dorothy Buck; sister, Wilma Coletta (Billie Jim) Francis.

Survivors include daughter, Gwendolyn (Kevin) Morgan of Polo; daughter, Paula Kipp of Kingston; son, Kelly (Tammy) Kipp of Hamilton; brother, David L. “Hank” (Vickie) O’Dell of Winston; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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In The Circuit Court Of Daviess County, Missouri Juvenile Court Division Case No. 19DV-JU00015 In The Interest Of: R.J.C., Male, DOB: November 27, 2015, Minor Child.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The State Of Missouri To: John Doe And All Interested Parties: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Juvenile Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The object and general nature of which is the adoption of minor child RJ.C. The names of the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof. The name and address of the attorney for the Petitioners is Ryan F. Kaiser, Kaiser/ Lawless, LLP, 606 West 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

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Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the worship service as Sue Bird played the prelude.

The children gave an energetic VBS program. Pastor Brad’s message, “Profession of Connection: Prayers!” was based on Luke 11:1-13. The free hot dog ministry continues for two more Wednesdays at noon.

Aug. 11 is Blessing of the Backpacks for all ages going or working at school. Bring your backpacks to church. Aug 11 at 2 p.m. is the church service at the care center. Carol Wood hosts UMW on Aug 12 at 7.

Prayers continue for Tracy Michael.

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s Sunday message was “Back to School: A Blank Check,” based on 1 Kings 3:1-15. Prayers are requested for Ashley Mitchell, C.W. Leach, Donald Burns, and for safe travels for members and

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ter medications the individual is taking is having an undesired interactions or adverse effects on their metabolism.

If the individual agrees to be tested, the representative obtains their Medicare or Medicaid numbers and uses a swab to take a saliva sample from inside their mouth. The individual might be asked to sign the questionnaire. They are typically told the test results will be sent to them in several weeks, usually somewhere between four and eight weeks. The individuals might not receive the results of a lab test later.

MO HealthNet participants who have been solicited by a genetic testing marketer to provide a saliva sample using a cheek swab, or have already provided one, please report it to the Missouri Medicaid Audit & Compliance (MMAC) by email at MMAC.ReportFraud@dss. mo.gov or by phone to the MMAC Fraud Hotline at (573) 751-3285. *****

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families of the Harrison County Little League All Star Missouri Champions baseball team as they compete in Fort Wayne, IN. Aug. 4 marked the 11th birthday anniversary of Lighthouse Learning Center. Megan Barnard gave her testimony which included the history of her employment at the daycare since its beginning.

The Fellowship of Christian Adult Singles (FOCAS) group will enjoy a fellowship picnic at Lake Viking on Aug. 11. Bring a sack meal with beverage and meet at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse parking lot.

General board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

FCC will have the worship service at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Lake Viking Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “Let Not Your Hearts be Troubled” from John 14:27.

Pastor Nelson also provided the special music, “I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand.”

The youth group reported having a great time at Worlds of Fun on Aug. 2, with 19 in attendance. This week the youth group will be having an outing at Lake Viking. The youth group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Come out and join in the fun.

The Ladies Bible Study Group meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and the Adult Evening Bible Study Group meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Next Wednesday there will be a carry-in dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join us for a good meal and time of fellowship.

Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church that is located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and worship service begins at 10 a.m.

You can also check out our service on You Tube - Lake Viking Church.

Fairview Service opened with prayers for Debbie Smith, Tracy Michael, Rhett Colton, Joyce Perkins, Betty Pekins, Carmen Lee, Arvella Eaton, Martin Zimmerman, Aspen Clark, Marvin McFee, Jerry McFee. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

Worship began with “Doxology” and “I Love you Lord” with prayer by Pastor Landry. Mari-

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The pastor presented and served communion to all. “What a Friend we Have in Jesus“ was sung by all. Scripture was John 7:19-24 and the message was “Judging Rightly” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Closing hymn was “He Leadeth Me” with prayer by Marilyn Searcy. Kids for Truth continues Wednesday 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come join the fun, games and food.

Altamont United Methodist A very nice Bible School program was presented Sunday morning by directors Ryan and Krista Clark. Great crafts were designed, the kids performed songs, and awards were presented. A video about Daniel in the lions den was presented. Daniel’s three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were not harmed by the burning fire.

They were released and promoted to higher positions in Babylon. Helpers were Barb Youtsey,

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hank you to all for your care and compassion to our mom and grandmother, Doris Croy. Thanks to Micah Sidebottom, First Responder; Daviess County Ambulance Crew; Dr. Terry Hall & Staff; Harrison County Hospice; Crestview Nursing Home Staff. We appreciated the inquiries as to how mom was doing, visits, phone calls, prayers, cards, flowers, memorials, food stamps, and gifts. Blessings and thanks to each one of you. ~ The Doris Croy Family

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he family of Dan Daniel would like to express our appreciation for all the love and compassion that has been shown to our family.

Thank you for the flowers, memorials, cards, visits, meals and prayers.

Thank you to the NTA Ambulance, the Harrison County Community Hospital and the LifeFlight staffs for their care. A special thank you to the Pattonsburg First Baptist church for the delicious meal and support during this time and to the Bethany Memorial Chapel. Thank you to Rick and Christi Plymell for your loving care. God bless you all. ~ Cindy Daniel, Megan Daniel, Marissa “Jo” Daniel, Drake and Bailey Daniel, Aaron and Stephanie Mason, Tyler and Shannon Mason, Whitney and Keith Redig, Rosemarie Daniel Devers, Jerry and Debby Daniel, David and Tina Daniel, Debbie and David Leeper, and Deborah Daniel.

Pastor Marilyn, Jean Gibson and Bertie Stith.

John Paul, James Wilson, Ryan Clark and Bill Lewis set up a new video and sound system for our sanctuary.

Sunday morning offering was by Darrell Price and Tinley Griffin. More love offerings have been received in memory of Mary Wilson. A prayer request was for Rhonda.

SBA Rural Outreach – One Year Review (continued from page 3) Most of our Rural Strong events are well received and attract 20 to 30 people. Our largest presentation was to the 350 attendees at the Iowa Rural Summit. Cindy O’Loughlin, Missouri State Senator from the 18th District, was quoted as saying, “This Rural Strong event in Macon (Missouri) is the best meeting I’ve ever attended.”

Community leaders have contacted our district offices to express their appreciation that the SBA remembered their area. Our growing, positive reputation has led the Economic Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce to request us at their outreach events as well.

During the Rural Strong meetings, we present all of the help available to individuals from all of the federal agencies that lend to or help small businesses with contracting.

Further, we educate rural communities about access to technical assistance, capital, exporting resources, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) and what being designated an Opportunity Zone can mean for their growth.

We let the area lenders know that the SBA is also offering fee relief on SBA-guaranteed 7(a) loans up to $150,000 in rural counties and we let the people in the community know that if their hometown lenders are unable to fund loans at this time, they can shop their business plans to lenders nationwide through SBA’s Lender Match program online.

Like most things in life, we can’t do it alone. It takes all of us to invest in the communities that define our nation and many of our shared values.

By investing in rural small businesses, we invest in growing our local and national economy

and contribute to strengthening the global economy. And most importantly, we invest in our neighbors living the American Dream.

Editor’s note: Tom Salisbury is the regional administrator of the USBA Great Plains Region VII, which covers Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

He previously worked as the small-business liaison for U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt and in lending for UMB Bank. Salisbury can be reached at thomas.salisbury@ sba.gov.

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Agriculture Rose Cattle Ranch - FARM FRESH BEEF Buy half or whole beef/get half or whole hog for free. $1.20/lb live weight (equal to $2.15 hanging weight). Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Call or text Tyler 660-973-2786 Large round bales of net wrapped hay for sale 660-748-5816 Custom hay baling, mow, rake, and big round bales, field cultivating & disking. 25-acre minimum. Call Harry Renne, 660605-0984.

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

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

Equal housing opportunity.

Call 660-663-3114.

2 bedroom apartment Chillicothe. Central Air. Very clean. $500/month plus deposit. Pay own utilities. 660-707-3862 CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large tem-

perature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

FOR RENT - Storefront / office in Jamesport for rent. 20x20, $250/month. Just north of City office, formerly occupied by “Natural Difference.” Call (480) 436-3846.

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

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2-Story duplex in Chillicothe. $650/month (Pets extra) $650 deposit & 1 year lease.

Non-Smoking. References required. 660-973-4064 or 660654-0219 leave message

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.

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by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please).

BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660-334-0997.

Pearl millet seed for sale. Call 660-707-3866 2009 29’ Jayco Jay Flight G2 travel trailer. One slide, tires like new, has lots of extras.

Well cared for and in extra good condition. Ronnie Mann 660-684-6470 or 660-654-2533 AKC registered Alaskan Malamute puppies. Two males, $500 each. First round shots, 8 weeks old. Winston, MO. Call 816-288-2500.

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Match $$ item message with online banner from Carquest mo.us, or at the superintendent’s office. You can e-mail application to Mr. Ireland at sireland@pattonsburg.k12. mo.us. Equal Opportunity EmOffer good ployer AUTOMOTIVE, INC. thru Oct. 24 Trans Ova is looking for a Part Time Farm Team Herdsman to AUTO•TRUCK join our team in Chillicothe!

Parts & Accessories Feed, sort and monitor live•We turn brake drums, stock. Follow reproductive 7.5 ounce rotors & flywheels management and use dataBattery Terminal Protector •We make Hydraulic Hoses CRC Buy online at Carquest.com, pick up in store! base. Maintain facilities & assist maintenance crew. Visit South Side Gallatin Square • Ph: 660.663.2152 www.transova.com Johnnie & Sally Black, owners OVERNIGHT DELIVERY ON MOST PARTS NOT IN STOCK LPN - $8000 Sign-On Bonus!

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Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816632-2627 or toll-free 1-888854-2949.

SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMaster-Chamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate.

Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-684-6950.

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

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R.Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid louder, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816390-5161 Custom round baling, wet or dry, same rates. Slicing available. Call Jamin Rinehart 660684-6977 MAC Mechanical and Home Improvement, LLC.- Handyman Service. Mike Calderon, Owner. 816-442-0417, Altamont, MO. macmechanicalman@gmail.com.

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

Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-358-2682 Wanting to buy small squares of alfalfa hay. Other hay considered. Call 660-645-2316 Wanted to buy standing timber.

All types of trees considered.

Beechy’s Sawmill 660-6846227

Garage Sales ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT Shop, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Willow entrance.

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The following was composed by Ann Plumb, will dedicate two years of his life to a mission.

According to the Church of Jesus Christ of Public Affairs Specialist, Far West Missouri John shared, “I am excited to learn about, Latter-day Saints’ website, its missionary pro- Stake Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day and experience another culture as I serve the gram is one of its most recognized characterSaints: people in Brazil.” istics. More than 67,000 full-time missionaries McKay Marble serves mission in Brazil John recently earned the 2019 Student Citiare currently serving missions, including four zen Award for Gallatin High School and was a McKay Marble of Gallatin has been called from Gallatin: McKay Marble, John Gibson, four-year state/national competitor for Future to serve a two-year mission for The Church Taylor Harper and Lauren Dalton.

Business Leaders of America. John coordiof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Most missionaries are nated a blood drive for his Eagle Scout project.

Saints. McKay will serve in young people under the age the Brazil Porto Alegre North He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels in of 25, serving in more than Mission. He will report to the the community.

400 missions throughout the Missionary Training Center world.

Taylor Harper serves California Mission in Brazil mid-August 2019.

Single men serve misMcKay is the son of David Taylor Harper of Gallatin has been called sions for two years and single and Kristen Marble and to serve an 18-month mission for the Church women serve missions for 18 recently graduated as the of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will months. Missionaries receive salutatorian for Gallatin High serve in the California Bakersfield Mission betheir assignment from LDS School. McKay will be realizginning in late August. Taylor is the daughter headquarters and are sent ing a lifelong dream as he has of Dominic and Amanda Harper of Gallatin. only to countries where govalways wanted to serve a mis- Taylor participated at the state level for both ernments allow the church to sion. He will join over 65,000 band and choir at Gallatin High School. operate. Missionaries do not missionaries worldwide for Taylor explained, “I have wanted to serve request their area of assignthe Latter-day Saints. a mission since I was eight years old.” She ment and do not know beforeMcKay stated, “I know that also stated, “I want to serve a mission behand whether they will be there is a plan for me, and cause I want to share the happiness that the required to learn a language. this mission is a necessary gospel brings me with other people, and to Prior to going to their step I need to take.” McKay is grow closer to my Savior.” Taylor will sacrifice assigned area, missionarexcited about immersing him- time, money, and the opportunity to finish her ies spend a short period of self in a very different culture degree sooner. She shared, “I am excited to McKay Marble time at one of 15 missionary and country and being able serve far from home and to meet and teach training centers throughout to meet and help many new the people of California.” the world. There they learn people. He will sacrifice time Taylor has served in the community as a how to teach the gospel in with his family and friends volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Chautauan orderly and clear way and will put college on hold qua. She enjoys volleyball, swimming and and, if necessary, they begin until he gets being with friends and to learn the language of the back. family. people they will be teaching.

McKay has The largest training center served the comLauren Dalton serves is in Provo, Utah, with admunity as a lifeUtah Mission ditional centers in Argentina, guard and swimLauren Dalton of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Doming instructor.

Gallatin has been called minican Republic, England, He also conto serve a mission for the Ghana, Guatemala, Mexico, ducted an Eagle Church of Jesus Christ New Zealand, Peru, the Scout project of Latter-day Saints.

Philippines, South Africa and to label power Lauren will serve in the Spain. poles throughout Utah Layton Mission for Missionary schedules and the city. McKay 18 months. Lauren is the rules are flexible, depending has served as daughter of Jason and on the culture of the country a volunteer Michelle Dalton of Gallawhere missionaries are servfor Christmas tin and has been studying ing. But a typical missionAround the horticulture at Brigham John Gibson III ary day begins by waking at Square, KinderYoung University - Idaho.

6:30 a.m. for personal study. garten Roundup and Literacy Lauren said, “I think The day is spent proselytizing by following up Night.

I was about eight when I on appointments, visiting homes or meeting found out that girls can go Taylor Harper people in the street or other public places.

John Gibson serves on missions. Ever since Missionaries end their day by 10:30 p.m. mission in Brazil then I have wanted to In some parts of the world, missionaries John Gibson of Gallatin has go.” When asked why she are sent only to serve humanitarian or other been called to serve a two-year wanted to serve a misspecialized missions. Those missionaries do mission for The Church of Jesion, Lauren said, “I love not proselytize. sus Christ of Latter-day Saints. my Savior and I want to Missionary work is voluntary. Missionaries John has been called to serve help his children come fund their own missions — except for their in the Brazil Campinas Mission. back to him and receive transportation to and from their field of labor He leaves for Brazil to complete the joy and happiness that — and are not paid for their services. preliminary training in country the gospel brings.” LauMissionaries may communicate with their in mid-August. John is the son ren is excited about seefamilies on their weekly preparation day via of John Gibson II and Janace ing people’s lives change text messages, online messaging, phone Gibson . for the better because calls and video chat in addition to letters and John stated, “I want to serve they have the true gospel emails. Previously, missionaries relied primara mission so that I will have the in their life. ily on email and letters for communication. opportunity to bless the lives of Lauren joins her sister Missionaries avoid entertainment, parties others through countless hours Cari as a missionary or other activities common to this age group of service and through the teachfor the Church of Jesus as long as they are on their missions, so they ings of Christ.” John has been Christ of Latter-day can focus entirely on the work of serving and planning on serving a mission Saints. Cari currently of teaching others the gospel of Jesus Christ. since he was a young boy. He serves in Denver, CO. Lauren Dalton