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AYBF fundraisers canceled but plans underway for 2021

This year’s Area Youth Benefit Fund (AYBF) fundraising events have been canceled due to the pandemic, according to sponsor Farmers’ Electric Cooperative. Donations, however, are being accepted and encouraged.

For the past 27 years, these events have raised money to help pay medical bills for area children. Since 1993, the fund has helped 848 families with more than $831,000 in medical debt.

If you would like to assist in efforts to help area families, your donation of any amount can be made using PayPal on the cooperative’s website www.feccom/aybf or by check payable to AYBF mailed to Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Attention: Jennie Tipton, 201 W. Business Hwy 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

To support the fund in another way, volunteers are being sought to prepare for fundraising in 2021. Volunteers meet about four times during July and August to plan and coordinate the annual events booked at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge on Monday Aug. 30, 2021, and Green Hills Golf Course on Saturday Aug. 28, 2021. Call Jenni Tipton at 660-646-4281, ext. 136.

Coronavirus Update Confirmed Cases to Date

Daviess County...... (unchanged) 19 Grundy County..... (+2 this week) 25 Caldwell County... (+1 this week) 35 Dekalb County...... (+1 this week) 36 Harrison County..... (unchanged) 60 Livingston Co. .....(+10 this week) 63 Clinton County.....(+20 this week) 85 Gentry County...... (+3 this week) 85

Missouri 60,935 cases, 1312 deaths

Statewide change (7 days): +11.6%

Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 12

USA: 5.15M confirmed cases, -- recoveries, 164K deaths Worldwide: 20.3M cases, 12.6M recoveries, 741K deaths

Source: Wikipedia; Daily situation reports available via the World Health Organization NOTE: Most of the positive cases in Daviess County had either mild or no symptoms; all of the recovered have not had any long-term effects. Testing is available, but you should talk to your physician first.

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Rain already above normal: Rain counts kept by the FSC in Gallatin show 29.75 inches thus far for August – when normal to the end of this month is 28.66 ...and it needs to stop ...for the crops!

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Will tower get new design?

Punch list for power plant

Mike Calderon pauses from remodeling work

Work underway for a medical marijuana dispensary in Gallatin Mike Calderon, owner of Mac Mechanical and Home Improvement, LLC, Altamont, said renovations on the building housing Red Stag Retail, LLC, a medical marijuana dispensary, will take several months. Calderon and his crew began work last week on the building located at 509 North Main Street in Gallatin.

Red Stag Retail was awarded a dispensary license from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to open a medical cannabis store.

Once open, Red Stag Retail in Gallatin will carry a selection of THC and CBD dispensary menu products to help qualified patients that have received their medical marijuana card. All products sold at this dispensary must be tested by independent third-party labs licensed by the state.

Missouri residents must have received a MedCard from the state to be able to shop at open dispensary locations. To do this you must first visit with a qualified physician near you to get certified.

Gallatin aldermen reviewed the exterior paint design for the city water tower during their meeting Aug. 10. The board decided to wait for the cost estimate on repainting the water tower before making a final decision on whether to spend additional money on a new design or keep the current design.

Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that a punch list was created concerning the new roof on the power plant. Morey told the aldermen that he will inspect the punch list items prior to submitting payment to Milbourn. Crews have installed windows and sheetrock in the power plant breakroom.

Crews have been busy trimming trees along streets. A few equipment breakdowns and rain have slowed down street chip and seal projects.

The tax levy rates for property taxes, for general parks and recreation and band funds was set. The tax rate is for each $100 of assessed valuation of real property: .6401 for general revenue; .2277 for parks; .02 for band.

The total assessed valuation was $14,248,173.

Police Chief Mark Richards

submitted an activity report dated Aug 10 with the following incidents reported: two burglaries; one suspicious person; one peace disturbance; one missing person; one unattended death; one property damage; one arrest warrant; two domestic disturbances; one alarm; one fraud; one suicidal person; one animal cruelty; one security check; and five code issues. There are four dogs in the city pound.

The July Transaction Report was approved.

Bills totalling in the amount of $315,599.29 were approved for payment.

A special meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 24, to discuss setting the water rate for Public Water Supply District #2.

The board reviewed the July 2020 financial statement.

City Clerk Rains led a discussion on cleaning up and updating utility accounts.

The following city hall cleaning bids were provided. Tiffany Tadlock: $75 initial and $50/ monthly; Tory Wood: $60/monthly. The board accepted Tiffany Tadlock’s bid to clean city hall for 12 months.

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New specialty license plate to support Young Eagles Missouri has a rich aviation history, and what better way to share the spirit of aviation with others than to sport the new “I’d Rather Fly” license plate?

Since the fall of 2017, Chapter 944 of the Experimental Aviation Association has been developing a specialty license plate with a general aviation theme for the state of Missouri.

Chapter 944 is a 501c3 non-profit education organization located in Chillicothe. President is local flying enthusiast Cliff King of Lake Viking.

In order to meet the last D.O.R. requirement, the chapter must pre-sell the first 200 plates. They have met over half their goal, but are still running short to meet the criteria. The funds will go to support and promote general aviation all over the state of Missouri

through grants and scholarships.

EAA Chapter 944 volunteers participate in the Young Eagles Program and are responsible for more than 2,880 free rides in airplanes for youth ages 8-17 introducing and inspiring kids to the world of aviation. They participate in the EAA Advanced Air Academy for weeklong camps designed to introduce teens to aviation through technical and classroom

seminars where they get to discover the unlimited opportunities a career in aviation has to offer.

One chapter member has also been involved with Challenge Air for nine years, which is an organization founded in 1993 that has flown over 37,000 Special Need Youth.

These are just a few of the programs that Chapter 944 is involved in.

You are invited to help Chapter 944 meet the goal of 200 pre-sold license plates. By doing so, the spirit of aviation will come to life on the road as well as in the air, and the chapter can continue to support those who dream of being pilots. The plates are available for auto, truck, motorcycle, and motorhomes.

The process of buying a plate is quite simple. Go to https://eaa944.org. EAA Chapter 944 is a 501c3 Educational Organization.

American sailor, brother finally returns home from Pearl Harbor

by T.L. Huffman, staff writer Class Orval Austin Tranbarger was asNobody there knew Orval Tranbarger, signed to the battleship USS Oklahoma.

On Dec. 7, 1941, the Oklahoma was a young sailor killed at Pearl Harbor 78 years ago. He would have been 99 years sunk by several torpedoes during the Japold this year, and all his friends and class- anese attack on Pearl Harbor. A total of 429 crew members of the Oklahoma died. mates have passed away.

At first the family decided to let Orval’s Yet, everybody there honored him and remains stay in Hawaii where he wanted to pay their respects. was listed as Missing in Action.

“It was an awesome procesThen the family learned that his sional and burial,” says Burl remains had been transferred Tranbarger of Gallatin, Orval’s to a laboratory in Nebraska for brother. “People lined the roads, identification, using family DNA, standing in their driveways or at with a new advanced technique. crossroads, some saluting, some “We decided since he was so waving American flags and ‘wel- Orval Tranbarger close to home, why not bring him come home’ signs. Traffic pulled over, even on the divided highway. More back?” Burl says. And so, they did.

The procession was headed by the pothan 63 Patriot Guard motorcycles riders lice and followed by the Veterans of Foraccompanied.”

The procession carried Orval to his fi- eign Wars and Honor Guard. Starting at nal rest near his hometown of Mountain Yarber Mortuary in Willow Springs, the View on Aug. 5, less than five miles from procession traveled down Highway 60 to Mountain View, and then to Chapel Hill where he was born.

Orval was born in 1921 and joined the Cemetery.

The hero’s sendoff was followed by an Navy the day after he turned 18. After basic training at the Great Lakes Naval emotional ceremony. Rear Admiral RobTraining Station, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st ert C. Nowakowski and Rev. John Smith

Burl Tranbarger accepts American flag during memorial services for his deceased brother

gave an eulogy.

Burl also spoke, saying the crowd gathered was not there to mourn, but rather to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. He reminded everybody that

“the freedom we enjoy has not been free.”

Orval has three other living siblings, William of Bates City, who coordinated the funeral arrangements, Margaret House of Elsberry, and Fay Vance of Wright City.

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OPINION

Aug. 12, 2020

Running out of time Sorry, but I dunno where this week past up and went. I just know it’s deadline and there’s no time to translate thought to keyboard for your digestion here. The following reprint was written over five years ago and yet, it’s as timely now as then. Perhaps the topic is even more poignant whenever you realize (again) how time just slips away despite your best intentions.

What kind of legacy are you building?

That can be a pretty heavy topic to discuss. Sometimes it’s an attention grabber on another request for you to bequeath money to something. Like a college education fund or a benevolent foundation. That’s all well and good, but that’s not what I’m thinking about.

You don’t have to have money or some grandiose plan to make a lasting impression or to initiate a new tradition. And you don’t have to wait until the holidays. Sometimes a cherished family legacy originates out of the humdrum of everyday life.

Take goulash, for instance.

Goulash is a jumbled up mixture of food. For some goulash means stew beef with vegetables and

by Darryl Wilkinson sundry seasonings. But when I was growing up, it meant Dad was in a good mood and making breakfast – gravy, boiled eggs, torn up toast, and crumbled up sausage all stirred up and served in a big pile on your plate. The mixture was tasty, especially with just the right dash of salt ...but there’s more to this legacy than just the food.

Dad served in the Navy during WWII and Korea. Sometimes he seemed to be a “displaced seaman” at heart, living thousands of miles inland here in Missouri. He didn’t talk all that much. But when he was feeling good, he’d loudly bellow: “Listen to the lingering sound of the fog horn (then in one long, mournful crescendo and fading decrescendo) – be-be-be-be-BE-BE-BE-BE-BE-BE-OH-OHOH-OH-oh-oh-oh” I’ve only visited a seashore three times in my life, and never have I heard a real fog horn. But from this I know all about ‘em. I grew up thinking such natural happy outbursts were normal in households everywhere. And whenever I think on this, even writing this now, I want a plate of goulash. I’m still hungry for those good times.

Another family legacy of sorts involves poetry. This is quite surprising, really. Dad couldn’t carry a musical tune if you handed it to him in a bucket; the closest thing to poetry I ever heard him recite was a John Wayne drawl. And yet, he passed on this bit of mindless wit. We recite it every Halloween (and anytime really, whenever we think about it):

Off the Editor’s Spike...

One dark moonlit night, two dead boys got up to fight.

Back-to-back they faced each other, drew their swords and shot each other Until a deaf policeman heard the noise and came and killed the two dead boys.

I get a kick whenever my grandkids ask somebody to recite that poem. When they get a bit older, we’ll add the accompanying family story about grave robbers. It’s a bit too long to recite here. The yarn involves our relative hiding under a coffin in the wagon as the robbers passed around the bottle to complete drunkenness, toasting their ill-gotten wealth. The story climaxes with the scoundrels running away in terror after our relative supposedly reached out from under the coffin to say: “Yes, the dead man wants a drink!”

What legacies are you creating for those you care about?

Money’s fine, but sometimes the living legacies you create and then repeat are those most treasured. Taking time to “smell the roses” is usually about enjoying and treasuring the smallest, silly things.

Your best legacy to give to those you love is in the making of special memories. We’ve still got the rest of today; what are we waiting for?

Coffee Shop Talk

Seeds of another scam

by Congressman Sam Graves

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been hearing more and more reports of folks receiving mysterious packages of seeds from China and other countries that they never ordered.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Missouri Department of Agriculture have been working with folks to secure and identify these mystery seeds and to ensure unsuspecting individuals don’t plant these seeds, which could be dangerous or invasive species not native to the United States.

The good news is that the USDA has identified many of the seeds that have been secured as harmless plants, like mustard, cabbage, morning glory, mint, sage, rosemary, lavender, hibiscus, and roses.

The bad news is that there are some reports of these seeds being coated with a purple substance, which sounds a lot like a seed treatment. As many farmers will know, this isn’t something you want to come in contact with if you can avoid it, especially considering this seed treatment hasn’t been evaluated in the United States.

While the USDA has identified some of the seeds Americans have received as harmless, they are still urging folks that get these mystery seeds in the mail to work with the USDA and the Missouri Department of Agriculture to identify and safely dis-

pose of the seeds.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture recommends Missouri residents follow this guidance if they receive unsolicited seeds in the mail: ● Do not open the seed package. ● Do not plant the seeds if you have opened the package.Do not dispose of the seeds, packages or envelopes. ● Please place the seeds in a ziploc-style bag, as well as any remaining associated shipping packaging that you may still have (including outer shipping envelope that includes the shipping label), then mail to: USDA APHIS PPQ Attn: SEEDS 1715 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573) 893-6833

If you already planted the seeds, USDA has provided the following guidance: • Remove the seeds or plants and at least 3 inches of the surrounding soil and place inside a plastic bag.

• Squeeze out the air and tightly seal the bag.

• Place the bag inside a second plastic bag, squeeze out the air and seal it tightly.

• Put the bag in the municipal trash. Do not compost it.

• If you planted the seeds in reusable pots or containers, wash the planting container with soap and water to remove any remaining dirt. It’s important to wash the container over a sink or other container to catch the

run-off. Put the run-off down the drain or flush down a toilet.

• Soak clean planting container in a 10 percent bleach and water solution for 30 minutes.

It appears this is all part of what is known as a “brushing scam,” where online retailers, often from China, send unsolicited packages containing items of a minimal value to people and then post fake online reviews for their products. It’s an unbelievable slap in the face to Americans who are currently struggling through a global pandemic that is a direct result of the lies of the communist regime in China.

So, if you get strange seeds in the mail that you didn’t order, don’t open the seed package and definitely don’t plant them.

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by Mandi Bird, Executive Director of Davuess County FSA

It has been a busy time at the FSA office and it’s hard to believe that July is over! We ended the month of June with 3.03 inches of rain falling on the 4th, 5th and 29th. That extended dry period allowed for great strides in planting and hay making. The rains we have received have the crops and pastures looking great compared to the last two years.

Here at FSA, office operations have not changed since the last newsletter.

Due to COVID-19, we continue to be open via phone and are conducting business through email, fax, mail, and a drive-up window on the south side of the building.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we have worked through this challenging time.

FSA’s acreage reporting deadline typically occurs on July 15, each year. This year however, due to the fact that producers are not allowed to come into our offices, the FSA acreage reporting deadline has been extended by 30 days from July 15, to this Friday, Aug. 14.

It is important to note that most FSA programs require a timely and accurate

acreage report to be eligible. This includes all acres designated as cropland including CRP, hay, pasture, as well as annual grain and forage crops. If you have not completed your acreage report for 2020 please contact the office as soon as possible.

The signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is still underway until Aug. 28. Producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, oats, and wool (as well as other crops not commonly grown in our area) may be eligible for CFAP payments if the producer had 2019 production that was still subject to price risk as of Jan. 15, 2020. The payment will be based on 50% of the producer’s total 2019 production or the 2019 unpriced inventory as of January 15, 2020, whichever is less.

Livestock eligible for CFAP include cattle and hogs, as well as sheep that are less than 2 years old. For livestock, payments will be made based on head of livestock sold between Jan. 15, 2020, and April 15, 2020, as well as the highest inventory of livestock the producer had between April 16 and May 14, 2020.

CRP -- Let’s keep it clean! The period

of May 1 through July 15 was designated as the primary nesting season for many Missouri birds and animals. Absolutely no disturbance was to take place on CRP during that time without prior request and approval. Now that we are past this timeframe, regular maintenance or managed haying or grazing can resume.

Up to ½ of each CRP field on a given contract can be brush cut to control trees and weeds from July 16 through Sept. 1 without any prior request needed. Height should be no less than 6 inches and mowing more than once per year for cosmetic purposes is prohibited.

Remember that CRP is to be keep free of trees during the life of the contract and should be capable of being farmed in a normal workmanship like manner.

When a contract is set to expire and the contract holder request to re-offer the acreage, a field visit will be made (prior to approval) to ensure the acreage is acceptable. If the area to be enrolled is covered in noxious weeds, trees, and brush, therefore not capable of being farmed, that area will not be eligible for CRP, unless certain

practice provisions apply to an already existing/expiring tree practice. There will be minimal exceptions at the time the offer is made so please be proactive while managing your existing contracts.

CRP was eligible for managed haying or grazing beginning July 16. Managed haying and grazing will be available as normal. The cost will be 25% of the rental rate per acre. This can be taken out of the annual payment or paid at the time of haying. There are some new haying and grazing rules under the 2018 Farm Bill, and they will be discussed if you chose to release your contract.

Remember, if you are planning to hay or graze CRP acres, the owner of the contract must sign paperwork to release it BEFORE any activity starts. Call or come by the office if you are interested in utilizing your CRP acreage for hay or grazing to determine eligibility.

Thanks for reading and again to those who have conducted business with us over the last few months, thank you for your patience. We wish everyone a safe and healthy remainder of summer.

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Crime also a rural issue

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman

The Missouri General Assembly is working toward solutions that may help curb some of the violent crime we are experiencing in our state. We have completed the second week of the extraordinary session, which the governor called late last month.

Senate Bill 1 addresses six specific areas intended to combat a rise in certain crimes, mainly in our larger cities. While we often hear of violent crime occurring in our state’s urban areas, violent crime is certainly an issue in rural Missouri.

According to the FBI, in 2018, Missouri ranked 6th in the country when it came to violent crime in rural areas. From where I stand, this issue affects all of us, not just our friends in Kansas City and St. Louis.

Senate Bill 1 was heard in a Missouri Senate committee at the end of July. The panel took a week to thoroughly comb through each piece contained in the measure, and then voted to send the proposal to the full Missouri Senate for its consideration. We then spent several

hours on Aug. 6 going through not only the bill itself, but also discussing its potential impact on our state.

Taking time to delve into matters is what the Missouri Senate was designed to do, especially when you have matters that weigh as much as violent crime. It goes beyond the issue of residency requirements for St. Louis City police officers. We are also looking at ways to keep witnesses safe and able to testify in major cases.

Each detail must be carefully examined, all the while knowing we only have 60 days in which to complete this work. This may seem like ample time, but these issues need to be properly discussed when they affect everyone in Missouri – to one degree or another.

Now that the Missouri Senate has made its mark on this legislation, it goes to the Missouri House of representatives for similar consideration. If the governor signs SB 1, it would immediately become law because the measure has an emergency clause in it.

America’s unique approach will cure COVID-19

by John Fraser

Scientists have responded to COVID-19 with unprecedented speed. Just months after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, clinical trials are already underway for nearly 200 vaccines.

The research infrastructure allowing this remarkable work is hardly new. It was cemented into place nearly two generations ago when Congress passed the BayhDole Act of 1980.

That reform laid the groundwork for a system of partnerships between publicly funded universities and private companies that has produced some of the world’s greatest drug breakthrough innovations.

This uniquely American research model is the foundation for much of the COVID-19 research taking place today.

Public-private partnerships are hardly unique to biotech innovation. Run a Google search for “Honeycrisp apple” and you’ll find it had its origins in a lab at the University of Minnesota.

Google search? Co-founder Sergei Brin had a National Science Foundation Fellowship for graduate students at Stanford University as he developed it.

Breakthroughs like these often build upon very basic research inquiries, funded, in part, by the federal government. Historically, any resulting discoveries were owned by the government (not the inventor). As a result, discoveries would often lay dormant. Before Bayh-Dole became law, the federal government licensed less than 5% of the patented inventions it retained.

Recognizing that thousands of scientific breakthroughs were gathering dust -- and that taxpayers weren’t benefiting from the research they helped fund -- Senators Birch Bayh and Bob Dole stepped in to accelerate public-private collaboration.

Their legislation, the BayhDole Act, enabled universities to retain ownership of patented inventions developed with federal funding -- and then license those patents to private companies, who take on enormous risks and spend millions, or even billions, of dollars to research and devel-

op new medicines.

In the biomedical field, risk of failure is very high. Fewer than 12% of candidates that enter Phase I clinical trials eventually make it to the market.

Universities are ill-suited for drug development. Public research dollars are best spent on what universities are really good at -- making basic discoveries and pushing the boundaries of science; private capital underwrites the high-risk trial-and-error work of turning these discoveries into real-world medicines.

Bayh-Dole ignited an explosion of U.S. innovation by bringing the two together and providing incentives to work together for the betterment of America, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs since then. Bayh-Dole has proven so successful that Japan, Brazil, Singapore, China, and Malaysia have all implemented some version of it.

It’s no surprise, then, that America’s model of biomedical innovation has been indispensable to the current COVID-19 response.

For instance, the Massachusetts-based biotech firm Moderna -- a company spun out of MIT -- identified a leading vaccine candidate for the novel coronavirus in just 42 days and is about to begin Phase III human trials. The revolutionary mRNA technology used to develop the candidate stems, in part, from research done at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard.

With the Bayh-Dole Act, the United States found a way to foster collaboration between universities, government agencies, and private companies to turn laboratory science into lifesaving inventions. This model has worked astoundingly well for years.

In this time of crisis, it’s more valuable than ever and also stands ready to address future challenges.

Editor’s note: John Fraser is a past president of AUTM, the global association of academic technology transfer professionals. This piece originally ran in the International Business Times, and received here via Keybridge Communications.

Hall of famous Missourians

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

If you get a chance to go to Jefferson City and play tourist, you definitely have to stop by the capitol building.

I have had the opportunity to visit about 30 state capitols around the country, and ours is one of the nicest. The art, history, and architecture are amazing. And it is the 2nd largest capitol building in the country (of course, the Texas capitol had to be the biggest). The capitol staff gives free tours every couple of hours during normal business hours seven days a week.

If you take the tour, one of your stops will be in the center of the third floor at the Hall of Famous Missourians.

Here you will find 47 busts of famous people who were born in or spent a significant part of their

lives in Missouri. There will be some obvious faces you will recognize, like Harry Truman, Walt Disney, and Mark Twain.

But there are also some lesser known people who made a major mark on history like Tom Bass, who was a horse trainer for kings and presidents, and Susan Elizabeth Blow, who started the first kindergarten in America.

The hall contains military leaders like Omar Bradley and John J. Pershing, actresses like Ginger Rogers and Betty Grable, musicians like Scott Joplin and Porter Wagoner, sports figures like Stan Musial and Buck O’Neill, and businessmen like Joyce Hall (Hallmark Cards) and J.C. Penney.

All of the busts are cast in bronze, and have a plaque with a short bio of the famous Missouri-

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ans. The busts of Emmett Kelly and Stan Musial are different in that if you photograph them with your flash on, you can see pigmented color in the busts instead of the plain bronze.

Emmett Kelly was the first “hobo clown” performer, so his nose lights up in red. Stan Musial’s red St. Louis Cardinals ball cap appears under the light of the flash.

Other Missouri honorees include George Washington Carver, Walter Cronkite, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Marlin Perkins. The oldest member is Sacajawea, who helped guide Lewis & Clark through the Louisiana Purchase.

I hope you can find time to visit the Hall of Famous Missourians and see the amazing collection of people who have made a major impact on our world.

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Teen hurt after overturning car A Cameron teenager received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 8 a.m. on Aug. 8 in Daviess County.

According to the highway patrol, Donaven DeJong, 18, Cameron, was driving a 2002 Buick Rendezvous southbound on Route BB. About one mile south of Winston, he traveled off the right side of the roadway, returned to the road, and over-

corrected. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned, and came to rest on its wheels, facing east.

Donaven, who was not wearing his seat belt, was taken by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional Medical Center.

The vehicle was totaled.

The accident was investigated by Tpr. J.P. Lynch assisted by Daviess County sheriff’s office.

Farmers, look for tar spot in corn fields

By Andy Luke, Field Specialist in Agronomy

Farmers should scout their corn fields for tar spot this growing season. Tar spot, a fungal disease, is common in Central and South America but was first identified in the United States in 2015.

Since then it has spread throughout the Corn Belt and was found in three counties in Northeast

Missouri in 2019.

Tar spot can be found on upper and lower leaf surfaces and appears as small raised black dots that look very similar to tar.

The can’t be scraped off the leaf surface. Tan to brown lesions can surround the tar spots. .If you suspect you have tar spot in your corn fields, contact me, Andy Luke, at (660) 425-6434.

Active Aging Resource Center The Center is still offering Grab & Go Meals along with our dine-in meals. We serve from 11-12 and you can pick up during that time.

Menu: Aug. 17-21 Monday: pork tenderloin sandwich, twice baked potato, California blend veggies, Mandarin orange fluff; Tuesday: goulash and garlic bread, broccoli w/cheese, copper penny salad, strawberries and bananas; Wednesday: chicken livers or strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuit, fruit gelatin; Thursday: fish and cornbread, macaroni and tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce; Friday: cheeseburger on bun, potato wedges, broccoli and rice casserole, cottage cheese, fruit.

Hwy. 69 accident

July fire report The Gallatin Fire Protection District has released its report for July with the following incidents noted: •1st at 2:20 p.m.: Assist invalid/Person on Green Dr •18th at 7:12 p.m.: Medical Assist on Midway Ave •18th at 7:40 p.m.: Aircraft standby, landing zone on Otter Ave •19th at 3:52 p.m.: Brush/ Grass Fire on Otter Ave west of 210th •22nd at 5:26 a.m.: Medical Assist on W Grand • 24th at 11:41 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries at Hwy 6 & Hwy DD.

Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center Menu Aug. 17-21 Monday: Polish sausage, sauerkraut, buttered potatoes, pineapple salad; Tuesday: ham salad, pea salad, macaroni salad, bananas, chocolate mousse; Wednesday: beef burrito, Mexican rice, Mexican corn, apricots; Thursday: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, baked apples; Friday: fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, Mandarin oranges.

A Trenton man received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 6:05 a.m. on Aug. 11 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, Reed was driving a 2009 Ford on Hwy. 69. About one mile west of Altamont his vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, returned to the roadway, overcorrected, traveled off the left side of the roadway, and struck an embankment.

Reed, who was not wearing his seat belt, was transported by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

The accident was investigated by Tpr. J.P. Lynch.

Auditor reports Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.

One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. 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.

One village, Lock Springs, and one subdivision, Coffey Fire Protection District, did not file reports for Daviess County.

A total of 399 municipalities and 1,494 taxing districts were required to file by June 30 because their fiscal year ended on Dec. 31. Of those entities, 1,363 filed financial reports timely and one filed a partial financial report.

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Road work not quite the same back in 1913, horse, mules, big tractors, picks and spades Road and bridge work is going all around us in Daviess County and drivers are accustomed to seeing road-building equipment, like motor graders, dozers, excavators, trucks and all the other machines needed to prepare the surface and lay the asphalt.

Less than a hundred years ago, the roads were being laid with nothing but picks and shovels, horses and mules, some really big tractors, and throngs of volunteer road workers.

In 1913 Missouri Gov. Elliott W. Major issued a proclamation setting apart two days in August when every able-bodied resident in the towns and rural areas of the state were to render personal assistance in improving the highways.

At least 300,000 men were expected to respond and put two days hard work on the roads.

Many of these people were willing to furnish teams and machinery.

After a conflict between the dates of the Daviess County Chautauqua and Good Roads Day, it was decided to change the road days to August 13-14. On those days the road captains assembled men in gangs and used automobiles to take the workers to their various locations.

The caption to the 1913 picture is about work being done on the Andy Smith hill -- showing the big tractor of Floyd S. Tuggle, which he donated for the work; Henry Carter, who worked like a Trojan to raise the funds; Lem Cornell, superintendent; Geo. W. Lockridge, county highway engineer, and several other men and teams of that neighborhood, engaged in the work.

Here are some other things going on in the spring and summer of 1913.

Free Movies The Gallatin Commercial Club has made a short time contract with W.S. Townsend to give free admission to country people to his moving picture show each Saturday from 2:30 to 5. The farmer folks who come to Gallatin Saturday afternoons may attend the show without tickets or price. Go to the opera house and walk right in.

School Consolidation defeated At the election held at the home of Dunlap Bros in Monroe township, the proposition to consolidate the Hale, Foley, Mann, and Haw Branch school districts was defeated by a vote of 56 to 35.

A vote on the same proposition will be had this fall.

That Houn’ Dog Case The famous houn’ dawg case of Jamesport came to a sudden and unexpected end when it was dismissed by the plaintiff’s attorneys in the Daviess county circuit court in Gallatin.

The case was a suit for $2,000 damages brought by the Rev. Wm. Brown, formerly of Jamesport, against Frank Smith and a number of other young persons, whom he alleged painted his valuable hounds ring-streaked and striped.

The alleged offense is said to have been one of a number of pranks played by a jolly crowd of young persons who were helping Mr. Smith and his fiancé make merry over their coming marriage.

The wrath of Rev. Brown and the filing of the suit for damages caused quite a sensation at the time.

Missouri Counties go dry Official returns from the local option election held in Livingston county, gives the ‘drys’ a majority of 700. Chillicothe now has seven saloons. The election was held in the city May 7, last year, when the town went wet by a small majority.

Heat records are broken (July 12, 1913) Electric fans, hand fans, the cool water pitchers, and the ice man have all been working overtime this week in their efforts to give the people some relief from the extremely hot weather. The mercury has been above the 100 mark.

Young Hoyt on Trial The case of Lee E. Hoyt, the self-confessed murderer of his father, Edward Hoyt, was called in the Livingston county circuit court before the Judge A.B. Davis.

In his talk to the jury, Col. Miller, for the defense, stated that he would prove that young Hoyt was under the influence of a detective when he made the confession.

Hoyt, after being returned to the county jail, continued to play with toys. Dr. Woodson, a member of the staff from the State Hospital at St. Joseph, will be a witness for the defense regarding the insanity of the prisoner.

The sheriff was compelled to appoint two extra deputies to handle the crowd, which gathered at the court room.

Hoyt Jury Dismissed The jury, which was trying Lee Hoyt,

the 19-year-old boy, was discharged by Judge A.B. Davis.

The members of the jury said that they could not agree. The jurymen stood seven for life sentence and five for acquittal, these believing the boy insane.

Trains 11 and 12 to stop here The Rock Island made an order stopping trains 11 and 12 regularly at Gallatin, and this good old town is again at peace with all mankind, including the great Rock Island railroad. The Rock Island company had deprived the town of the use of the trains when a new timecard went into effect.

Mobbed Umpire Mayor Claude Enyart of Stanberry, a former Gallatin resident, almost got killed at King City while umpiring a baseball game between King City and Stanberry. The game was a close one, and all went well until the last score was made, when the fireworks were touched off by someone and then followed what might be called a genuine riot. Baseball bats, fists, and everything available were used by the fighters. Mayor Enyart was not the only one injured in the ‘free for all,’ and from reports after the excitement from the battle had calmed down, the ball diamond resembled the battlefield after many had been killed. Such rough house stunts will not either help baseball or the community.

A Wireless Device of Death In the presence of electrical experts, federal officers and detectives at Salt Lake City demonstrated what was declared to be the most remarkable death dealing machine invention in recent years.

The invention, a wireless electrical device, is the work of

W.L. Cummings, 23 years old, who confessed to officers that he had threatened to use it to destroy Miss Dorothy Bamberger, a wealthy society girl, unless she gave him $1,000.

Cummings threatened to place a suitcase of nitroglycerine in her room and explode it from a distance.

Electricians took the machine into a steel and concrete vault of an office building. Another part of the contrivance, a box in which was mounted a bell and an incandescent globe, was placed in a closed room across the hall.

Then the electric current of the machine in the airtight vault was turned on. On the unattached box in the other room the bell rang, and the lamp glowed brightly.

The demonstration, say the electrical experts, proves that he could have accomplished his threats.

The invention, it is said, can be turned to the saving of life by preventing train or ship collisions.

Coffey has big fire loss Coffey was the scene of a most destructive fire about 2 o’clock in the morning, when a blaze of an unknown origin destroyed the Jas McKinnis’ general store, Bank of Coffey, Masonic hall, telephone office and the office of Jas Birge, entailing a loss of approximately $25,000.

It is thought the fire started either in the central office or between that and the Birge office.

But for the persistent efforts of Coffey’s noble bunch of fire fighters, the fire would have taken most of the town. For awhile it

seemed the citizens would not be able to keep the fire from spreading to the lumber yard, but the fighters never gave up and with only a bucket brigade, finally got the fire under control.

A strong wind was blowing from the northwest.

The brick building which the McKinnis occupied was one of the best in the town. It was formerly the Everly store. Some of the goods in the store were saved. Everything in the bank, telephone office, Masonic Hall and central office was destroyed.

We understand insurance to the amount of $10,000 was carried on the burnt property.

Blow post office safe Most of the residents of the town of Breckenridge were given a sudden awakening about 3 o’clock in the morning when robbers entered and blew the safe in the post office. Dynamite was used to shatter the big iron money box and the explosion made such a noise and so many pieces of safe, post office fixtures, etc, were flying in the air that the yeggs did not have time to examine whether there was anything in the safe. Their principal occupation immediately following the ‘blow up’ was the quickest way to ‘beat it.’ The robbers got nothing.

Bloodhounds were obtained from Chillicothe. The hounds followed a trail to a barn three times and then could go no further. It is the general supposition hat the robbers are local talent and had some sort of conveyance waiting for them at the barn.

Road work on Hwy. 6, I-35, Rt V 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. 10 – 16.

•Route 6 – Resurfacing project from I-35 to the Muddy Creek Bridge east of Trenton (Grundy County) through late August •I-35 – Resurfacing project from Route C (Exit 78) to U.S. Route 136 (Exit 92, Harrison County) through September.

•Route V – Pothole patching, Aug. 12 – 14 All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, mowing, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below.

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2020 GHS Fall Sports Schedules subject to change due to COVID-19

Girls Golf

Aug. 31 Maryville Tourn. 9 a.m.

Sept. 1 at Lawson 4 p.m.

Sept. 2 at Stanberry 4 p.m.

Sept. 3 at Maysville 4 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Albany 4 p.m.

Sept. 10 Penney/Lawson/ Trenton 4 p.m.

Sept. 15 Gallatin Tourn. 9 a.m.

Sept. 17 S. Harrison/ Maysville/KC 4 p.m.

Sept. 21 Albany Tourn.

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Sept. 22 at S Harrison 4 p.m.

Sept. 24 Albany/Stanberry/ Princeton 4 p.m.

Sept. 28 GRC Tournament Oct. 5 District Tournament Oct. 12 Sectional Tournament Oct. 19 State Tournament

GHS Softball

Aug. 21 Milan Jamboree 4 p.m.

Aug. 29 Albany Tournament Sept. 1 at Milan 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 3 Polo 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Putnam Co. 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 10 Trenton 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 Princeton 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 17 at Maysville 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 at Mid-Buchanan 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 22 at S Harrison 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 Stanberry 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 NCMC Tournament Sept. 28 Lawson 5 p.m.

Sept. 29 Albany 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 GRC Tournament TBA Oct. 5 E Buchanan 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 King City 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 Princeton Tournament Oct. 14 District Tourn TBA Oct. 21 Sectionals TBA Oct. 24 Quarterfinals TBA

Jr. High Softball

Sept. 8 Mercer 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 Milan 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 14 at Maysville 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 Hamilton Tournament Sept. 21 Mid-Buchanan 5 p.m.

Sept. 22 S Harrison 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 at Stanberry 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 28 at Princeton 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 29 at Albany 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 Trenton 5 p.m.

Oct. 3 Albany Tournament Oct. 6 at King City 5:30 p.m.

Varsity Football

(7 p.m. kickoff) Aug. 21 Plattsburg Jamboree 6 p.m.

Aug. 28 at North Platte Sept. 4 Penney (Hamilton) Sept. 11 at South Harrison Sept. 18 Polo Sept. 25 Maysville Oct. 2 at Milan Oct. 9 Putnam County Oct. 16 at Trenton Oct. 23 Princeton Oct. 30 District TBA

Jr. Varsity Football

Aug. 31 at N Platte Sept. 14 at S Harrison Sept. 21 Polo Sept. 28 Maysville Oct. 5 at Milan Oct. 12 Putnam Co Oct. 19 at Trenton Oct. 26 Princeton

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(5 p.m. kickoff) Sept. 14 at South Harrison Sept. 21 Polo Sept. 28 Maysville Oct. 5 at Milan Oct. 12 St. Joe Christian Oct. 19 at Trenton

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

COVID-19 and MSHSAA keep telling us what to do!

The fall high school practice season opened quietly on Monday, but the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) continues to speak loudly about what should be happening when sports competitions resume in a couple of weeks.

Perhaps bowing to the wishes of metropolitan Kansas City and St. Louis schools, MSHSAA last week waived the requirement for member schools to provide in-classroom instruction in order for students to be eligible to participate in interscholastic activities. A large number of Kansas City and St. Louis schools had already indicated that they would be holding on-line classes only. The MSHSAA Constitution states that students must be in a classroom setting in order to participate in sports or other school sponsored activities.

The association’s decision to team virtual learning with athletics comes with the stipulation that individual school boards, working with their health de-

Search Elementary Back-to-School events canceled The Covel Searcy Elementary School has canceled the back-to-school events scheduled for Aug. 16, and Aug. 19-20.

This includes Back-to-School night and kindergarten splash night. CDSE teachers and staff, however, are working on a virtual option, which will be sent to parents before school starts.

CDSE Principal Nicole Thogmartin says, “While things may look a bit different this year, you can bet that the same dedication for learning and concern for your child’s emotional and physical well-being will look and feel exactly the same, if not better than ever before.”

Pattonsburg students enrollment soon Pattonsburg School enrollment for all 7th-12th grade students and new elementary students will be Aug. 13-14. New elementary students can come in at any time. Other students are encouraged to come in if possible during the following times: Aug. 13: 7th Grade 9-10:30, 8th Grade 10:30-Noon, 9th Grade 12:30-2.

Aug. 14: 10th Grade 8:30-10, 11th Grade 10-Noon, 12th Grade 12:30-2:30.

Students may come in at a different time if unable to come in during the listed time slot.

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by Dennis Cox partments, will have the final say whether or not to allow its students to participate in MSHSAA activities. It remains a local school board decision, on what criteria it puts in place for students to earn the privilege to participate in interscholastic competition.

MSHSAA also voted last week to allow for the option of two-team preseason jamborees.

Gallatin’s football team will travel to Plattsburg High School for a 6 p.m. jamboree along with Plattsburg, West Platte, and Mid-Buchanan. The GHS Lady Bulldog softball team will travel to Milan that day for a 3 p.m. jamboree with Milan and Princeton.

MSHSAA has moved the date for release of class and district assignments to September 21.

Member schools have until Sept.

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Registration for Gallatin R-5 students in grades 5-12 will be conducted on Aug. 12-13.

Registration forms are available on the school website: www. gallatin.k12.mo.us. Click on the “HS Counselor” link to access the forms. You can print out and complete these forms and bring them with you to registration to expedite the process of registering.

The registration schedule is as follows: Seniors: Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 9-11 a.m.

Juniors: Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1-3 p.m.

Sophomores: Thursday, Aug. 13 from 9-11 a.m.

Freshman: Thursday, Aug. 13 from 1-3 p.m.

EVENING OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION The school will be open during the evening on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 p.m. This is an additional opportunity for all students to turn in enrollment forms, make class schedule changes, check out their lockers, and tour the building.

Please call the high school at 660-663-2171 if you are unable to attend at your student’s specified time or the evening registration time slot on Aug. 13.

No quarantine after recent scrimmage The Pattonsburg School District was notified Aug. 6 by the Livingston County Health Department that one Livingston County athlete had tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 1.

Pattonsburg athletes had participated in a 5-on-5 football scrimmage with Southwest Livingston on July 30; however, the Livingston County Health Department determined that Pattonsburg athletes and coaches were not in close contact, so there is no quarantine.

If you had a child that participated in the scrimmage and they develop symptoms, please contact your health care provider.

come high school students the opportunity to take advantage of dual credit courses offered at their local high school.”

To participate, students must attend a school that offers NCMC dual credit, qualify for the federal free lunch program, be a junior or senior, meet grade point average requirement, obtain recommendations and parental permission, and meet course prerequisites if applicable. Students will need to register by September 4 to be eligible for the waiver.

For more information, visit www.ncmissouri.edu and contact Whitney Trump at 660-3593948 x1318, or your high school counselor.

coverings may be required at MEC outdoor activities. Families of band and dance teams are encouraged to attend only the performance of their students.

The Midland Empire Conference membership consists of Cameron, Chillicothe, Maryville, Savannah, St. Joseph, Benton, and St. Joseph Lafayette.

More on Trenton and Gallatin’s situation. The Trenton R-9 School Board has given parents the option of sending their children to school in person or through online learning for the 2020-21 school year. However, if a student chooses virtual learning, he/she will not be allowed to participate in or attend extracurricular activities.

As of this writing, Gallatin R-5 has placed no limitations on crowds at events. Once again, the Daviess County Health Department will be monitoring the situation closely. One social distancing move has been made for GHS football games. The pep band will be moved to bleachers behind the east end zone.

City minutes

Gallatin R-5 registration underway

Free dual credit to qualifying students Beginning fall 2020, North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is offering up to six free dual credit hours of tuition per semester to students who qualify and meet eligibility for the free lunch program. This waiver covers classes taught by high school faculty during fall and spring terms. Courses offered completely online or on NCMC’s campus are not eligible.

“Affordable education is part of our mission here at NCMC. We are pleased to offer this waiver program to our area qualifying dual credit students,” said Whitney Trump, Director of Regional Programs. “We believe that every student deserves access to a great education, and this waiver program will provide low-in-

11 to notify the MSHSAA office if they have a sport that will not be able to participate in the post season. Those teams will be removed from the classification process for that specific sport.

Different schools are taking different measures in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a story in Monday’s Republican-Times, Lexington High School has cancelled all fall sports on the recommendation of the Lafayette County Health Department. Also mentioned in the story, the Midland Empire Conference (MEC) has cancelled all tournaments in all sports to limit gatherings at athletic events to just two schools.

The MEC is limiting attendance at competitions to immediate family (parents, grandparents, guardians, siblings) of participants (including cheerleaders) only. Family members must sit in a group with social distancing observed. There will be no student sections and no pep band. Subject to local health department guidelines, face

Pattonsburg varsity football and softball teams started practices on Aug. 10 as planned.

Junior high football and softball practice will start Aug. 17.

Administrator Lance Rains will be working on copier bids/ renewal options. The City of Gallatin has been approved for COVID funding reimbursement.

Administrator Rains has been finalizing the interfund transfer ordinance to be reviewed at the next board meeting.

The board entered closed session pursuant to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of particular employees.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin held Aug. 10 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, Board President Carol Walker, Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Dan Mccann, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, and Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett.

Pattonsburg R-II School District Tax Rate Hearing Notice A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. meeting, August 19, 2020 in the H.S. Computer Lab, Pattonsburg, MO at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Pattonsburg R-II School District, a political subdivision. The tax rates are set to produce the revenues from the property tax required by the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. Each tax rate is determined by dividing the amount of revenue needed by the current assessed valuation. The result is multiplied by 100 so the tax rate will be expressed in cents per $100 valuation. (*Estimates reflect the most accurate information at the time of posting. Changes can be made by the Board of Education at the Tax Rate Hearing and finalized by September 1st)

ASSESSED VALUATION (AV) (by categories) Real Estate Personal Combined Real Estate & Personal Property Less AV in Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Adjusted Assessed Valuation on Which Tax Revenue is Received New Construction & Improvements (Included in AV Total above)

(includes new construction & personal property new growth)

2020-21 $ 10,821,802 4,213,602 $15,035,404 $15,035,404 $144,464

2019-20 $ 10,693,143 4,006,173 $14,699,316 $14,699,316 $75,840

The following Tax Rates are Proposed by Fund: Amount of Property Tax Revenues Budgeted (assumes 100% collection)

$706,920 Incidental Teacher Debt Service $84,544.07669 Capital Projects $791,464 Total

Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $100)

Amount of Calculated Property Tax Revenue From Prior Year

4.7017 0.0000 0.5623 0.0000 $5.2640

$690,368 $82,654 $773,022

Total New Revenue (operating funds only): New Revenue from New Construction and Improvements: New Revenue from Reassessment: Percentage of New Revenue from Reassessment:

Property Tax Rate (per $100)

4.6966 0.0000 0.5623 0.0000 $5.2589 $16,552 $16,545 $7 0.0000%

Board of Education, Pattonsburg R-II School District Brian Teel, President; Brooke Johnson, Secretary

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Gallatin R-5 welcomes new staff members for 2020-21 H

arris Cameron, 22, Gallatin, will teach high school special education for grades 9-12. He will also be assistant varsity football and assistant varsity basketball coach. Harris was born and raised in Gallatin and graduated from GHS. He went to college at Northwest Missouri State University where he received a B.S. degree in middle school social science. He previously taught at Hamilton Middle School.

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essica Leigh (King) DeVaul, 35, was born in Greenfield, IA. She was raised in Gallatin and graduated from GHS. Jessica will teach fourth grade English Language Arts (ELA) and social studies. She received her associate degree from North Central Missouri College and her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from Graceland University. She previously taught at Winston and Kingston. She also previously ran/directed a childcare and preschool in Hamilton. Jessica currently lives in Hamilton, but will be moving back to Gallatin.

Her husband Colby DeVaul is a boilermaker for the union. They have two children, Ryleigh Kay, 9, and Grayden Bryce, 7.

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ayliss Livengood, 23, Winston, will teach first grade reading, writing, math and phonics.

Kayliss was born and raised in Ames, IA. She graduated from Winston High School. She received a B.S. degree in education from Missouri Western.

Kayliss taught preschool at Kansas City public schools for two years before student teaching in Gallatin.

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arrett Peterson, 23, Chillicothe, was born and raised in Chillicothe, where he graduated from high school. He will teach choir and general music for kindergarten to sixth grades and 9-12. Garrett received his bachelor of music degree-vocals from Missouri Western State

University. He student taught in Trenton. His previous work experience was primarily in food service at Hy-Vee and as a Dominos delivery driver.

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risha Sprague, 32, Jameson, will teach elementary physical education for kindergarten through sixth grade. Trisha was born in Chillicothe and raised in McFall. She graduated from Gallatin R-5. She received her B.S. degree in business management/middle school business from North Central Missouri College and Northwest Missouri State University. She was previously at South Harrison Elementary. Her boyfriend, Andrew Adkison, owns Adkison Barber Shop. Her children are Gavin Wilmes-Sprague, 12, stepson, Raylan Adkison, 7, and stepdaughter, Rylynn Adkison, 6.

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eanna Wiederholt, 36, Hamilton, will be school counselor for kindergarten through sixth grade. Deanna graduated from Seymour, IA. She received her B.S. degree in psychology and sociology and M.S.Ed. in school counseling from Northwest Missouri State University. She served for five years at Worth Country R-3 as the K-8 counselor, and the last seven years at South Harrison R-2 as elementary counselor. Her husband Vincent is middle school social studies teacher and coach at Hamilton R-2. They have a one-year-old daughter, Max.

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osie Williamson, 23, Cameron, will teach ELA/social studies for fifth grade. Josie was born in Wisconsin and raised in Kansas City and Kearney. She graduated from Kearney High School. She received her BS degree in elementary education from Missouri Western State University. She was previously at Bishop Hogan Memorial School in Chillicothe.

Lauren Wingate, 55, Breck-

New teachers at Gallatin R-5 are pictured, front from left, Jessica DeVaul, Kayliss Livengood, Josie Williamson; second row, Deanna Wiederholt, Trisha Sprague, Lauren Wingate; back row, Garrett Peterson, Harris Cameron and Vicki France. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. [Staff photo/TLH] enridge, will teach biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology for grades 10-12. Born and raised at Lake Lotawana, Lauren graduated from Lee’s Summit. She has a B.S. degree with a major in biology, minor in chemistry/MAE-emphasis science ed./Ed.S.-educational leadership. She attended Southwest Missouri State University, Truman State University and William Woods University. She has taught many places in her 24 years. The two most recent were Braymer for two years and

Breckenridge for 14 years. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.

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ickie France, 51, Gallatin, will teach special education for grades 2-4. Born in California, she was raised in Utah and Idaho. Vickie went to high school at Sugar-Salem High School in Sugar City, ID. She received her degrees from Brigham Young University and later in life graduated from Western Governor’s University. She taught five years at Winston Elementary,

2015-2020, and before that was a paraprofessional at the Gallatin school. Her husband, Jason Ray France, is a life coach and author. He runs an online website, Stressbusters Academy. Their children are Avery, 25, married to Jake; Adam, 23, Theresa, 21, married to Jack; and Jordan, 18.

Winston Registration

Reminder: Winston R-6 School student registration and packet pickup is Thursday, Aug 13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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RECORD

August 12, 2020

Commission addresses leaks, other courthouse maintenance issues

Discussion was held regarding the repairs to the roof of COMMISSION the courthouse. Commissioner Jim Ruse will contact the roofers and get an estimate of when the repairs will be completed. They also discussed the leaks on the north side of the building. The county will advertise for bids for tuck pointing and sealing the outside of the courthouse. The commission discussed other repairs still pending inside the courthouse.

Jim Ruse contacted Mitchell Ott, Double Ott Landscaping, to see when he has plans to trim the bushes around the courthouse.

He should be able to complete trimming this next week.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised that they are continuing to work on repairing/replacing tubes and repairing bridges in Marion Township. The brush mower is continuing to mow in Salem Township.

Discussion was held regarding the road closure petition for a portion of Quartz Avenue in Union Township. The issue was continued until next week.

Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to advise them there are no new COVID-19 cases to report this week. She is continuing to work with the local school districts on school opening and contingency plans.

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Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission that she was expecting a new court order from the 43rd District this week or next as the Missouri Supreme Court has issued a new order for Missouri. The issue was continued until next week.

Commissioner Wayne Uthe advised the commission he had received a call from Dick Carpenter, Harrison Township, regarding two large tubes at 310th Street and Waltz Avenue over Owl Creek that need riprap.

James Lewis will be contacted.

Discussion was held regarding the custodian position that is currently open. No new applications have been received. There has been some interest on the Facebook post. The position will remain open for at least two more weeks. Jim Ruse stated he would try to find someone to clean on a temporary part-time basis in the interim. The issue was continued until next week.

Ronetta Burton advised the commission that pest spraying had been completed at the county building which houses the county storage area, the newspaper office, and the health department.

In the afternoon, the commissioners checked roads, bridges, and culverts in Jefferson, Monroe, and Harrison townships.

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm.

This information is taken from the minutes of the August 5, 2020, meeting of the Daviess

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report

www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com

THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

KC man drives stolen vehicle into corn field A Kansas City man driving tion. a stolen vehicle was taken into • Kyle Couzens, 34, Gallatin, was custody Aug. 8 after he drove arrested and taken to DDCRJ through a fence and into a corn for 2nd degree domestic asfield. According to court docusault and property damage. ments, Sgt. J. Cross responded Bond was set at $1,000 cash to the report of a vehicle crash only with a 10% deposit. near the 78-mile marker in Da8/7/20 viess County.

9 am – Court in session.

THIS INCIDENT DOES NOT INCLUDE PATROL ACTIVITIES The trooperSUMMARY found that Bran4:14 pmROUTINE – Investigation on I-35. don Dickens, 38, Kansas City, 7:35 pm – Out at I-35 Speedway. had driven a 2016 Mitsubishi 8:47 pm – Jamesport investigathrough a fence and a corn field, tion. and then continued into a creek • Allyson Routh, 24, Lathrop, was bed where the vehicle became arrested and taken to DDCRJ stuck. A computer check refor failure to appear at court. vealed that Dickens’ driver’s liBond set at $2,000 cash only. cense was revoked and that the 8/8/20 vehicle had been reported stolen 8:21 am – Car accident on Highon July 11 in Kansas City. way 69. Assisting medical.

After evaluation at Harrison 12:53 pm – Report of suspicious County Community Hospital, vehicle in Jamesport.

Dickens was arrested and taken 1:50 pm – Car accident on I-35. to Daviess DeKalb County ReAssisting medical. gional Jail (DDCRJ) for tam- 9:02 pm – Gallatin suspicious pering with a motor vehicle, pospersons investigation. session of controlled substance, 10:27 pm – Out at I-35 Speedway. and failure to drive within right 8/9/20 lane of highway resulting in an 4:25 am – Winston domestic inaccident. Bond was denied. vestigation.

8/4/20 12:29 pm – Jamesport assault 9 am – Court in session. investigation.

3:28 pm – Gallatin investigation. • Brandon Dickens, 38, Kansas 8/5/20 City, was arrested and taken 9 am – Court in session. to DDCRJ for tampering with 7:12 pm – Pursuit on Highway 6. a motor vehicle, possession of 8:50 pm – Pattonsburg property controlled substance, and faildamage investigation. ure to drive within right lane • Ashton Arndt, 18, Gallatin, was of highway resulting in an acarrested and taken to Daviesscident. Bond denied.

DeKalb County Regional Jail 8/10/20 (DDCRJ) for failure to appear 1:58 pm – Jamesport, assisting at court. Bond set at $350 cash power company on down powonly. erlines.

8/6/20 3:20 pm – Jamesport domestic 10:09 am – Pattonsburg investiinvestigation. gation.

6:09 pm – Jamesport investiga8:33 pm – Lake Viking domestic tion. investigation.

8:42 pm – Jameson investiga11:04 pm – Jamesport investigation.

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County Commission. All commissioners were present.

valid license, $300.

Jenette A. Lowe, Jamesport, stealing, $100.

Brian A. Perkins, Chillicothe, assault, 90 days jail.

Justin L. Robinson, St. Paul, MN, possession of marijuana, 48 hours jail.

James B.L. Luecke, Archie, driving while intoxicated - probation violation, probation continued, two days jail.

Natalia A. Irby, Gallatin, careless and imprudent driving, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 8 hours of community service.

Michael J. E. Hiley, Altamont, two counts animal abuse, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation on each count.

Tylor S. Periman, Winston, animal abuse, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.

Kelly J. Frazier, Kansas City, KS, violation of order of protection, 90 days jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation.

Elias K. Gakunzi, Iowa City, IA, speeding, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 20 hours of community service.

Before Judge Jason Kanoy on Aug. 11, a jury trial for Corey Stiner was set for Jan. 28-29, 2021, in a change of venue case from Livingston County. Stiner is charged with two counts of child molestation first degree, A felonies.

The following cases were heard by Judge Ryan Horsman on Aug 5: In Kendall Petrie et al vs.

Robert M. Neal, a quiet title was granted to the plaintiffs Kendall and Nancy Petrie of Berryton, KS. A dissolution of marriage was granted to Mahana Pacheco from Hamblyn Pacheco, with her maiden name of Mahana Stephens restored.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Rachel Trimble from Brent Trimble, with her maiden name of Rachel Rhoades restored.

Michael Sprague vs. the State of Missouri was dismissed by the parties on Aug. 10.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs.

Randy L. Worthey, Gallatin, domestic assault second degree, D felony, no valid license third Civil Court and subsequent offense, E feloBreach of contract: A default ny, and misdemeanors of drug judgment was entered for Cavparaphernalia, and two counts alry and against David Blackof property damage second de- burn. Creditbox.com LLC vs. gree.

Linda Berten was dismissed by Civil cases filed: Jennifer the parties.

Trevisanut vs. Timothy B. WilSuit on account: Capital One son, both of Gallatin, dissolution Bank vs. Danny R. Souders was of marriage. dismissed by the parties.

Associate Division Other contract: Southwest Defendants found guilty in National Bank vs. Cohen Philthe Associate Division of the lips et all and Discover Bank vs.

Circuit Court of Daviess County Alice R. Patton were dismissed www.daviesscountysheriff.com are listed below with the offense by the parties. and fine assessed. Additionally, Recorder’s Office court costs collected for the State Marriage licenses issued: of Missouri amount to $74.50 for Bradley James Fickess, 32, and moving traffic violations and McKenzie Nicole Durbin, 25, $120.50 in most criminal cases. both of Kidder.

Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Joseph M. Herrity III, PrincCounty Sheriff’s eton, noDaviess valid license, $300. Office Check us out on Facebook!

Minor in possession of alcohol: Eli J. Kramer, Martha Miller, John M. Detweiler, Mark Yutzy, Laura M. Yoder, Rachel A. Yoder, Sara Beechy, and Emma Hostetler, all of Jamesport, $100 each.

David K. Schultz, Trenton, failed to yield, $60.50.

Margaret J. Harryman, Winston, endangering welfare of a child, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.

Dale R. Myers, Gallatin, no

Beneficiary Deeds Tract in Jefferson Township from Dorothy Joan Jackson to Jackie and Wylie Williams, an undivided one-half interest, and Lori Sperske, an undivided one-half interest; tract in Jefferson Township from Lewis and Nancy Schoonover to Ryland McIntosh.

Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #2238 from Ronald and Pamela McNeel to Christopher Trout; Lake Viking lot #2681 from General Realty Inc. to Eric Brendle; Lake Viking lot #1614 from Grant and Jill Foster to Kenneth and Suzette Southwick.

Warranty Deeds Tracts in Salem Township from Jeremy and Anna Hunter to Brandon Lewis; lot and partial lot in Altamont from Charles and Roselyn Rogers to Suzan Miller; Lake Viking lot #2499 from SJS Cattle and Land LLC to Scott Pellman; Lake Viking lot #2232 from Bob Griffith to Alicia Hollis; Lake Viking lots #1793, #1794, #1795 from Jeffrey and Janet Yuratovich to Melanie R. Green; Lake Viking lot #S-167 from James and Ramona Miller to Kevin P. Lilly, trustee of the Kevin P. Lilly Trust, and Lisa D. Lilly, trustee of the Lisa D. Lilly Trust; tract in Liberty Township from Charles and Julianne Walton to Robert and Tina Danner; Lake Viking lot #2571 from Karen and Kurt Johnsen to Martin and Rachel Ray; Lake Viking lot #909 from Bradly and Jennifer Leeper to Ben and Erica Bruggemann.

Order of Default Judgment of Forfeiture Tract in Monroe Township from Custodio Mendoza, Eneida Mendoza, Israel Mendoza, Brenda Mendoza and Vaudel Mendoza and any other claimants to the United State of America.

Trustee’s Deed Lot and partial lots in Winston from Day Miller as trustee for Corey Watkins and Jamy Owen to Farmers State Bank.

Thank You Daviess County Thank you for the overwhelming support and votes that you gave me on August 4. I acknowledge the great responsibility that comes next on January 1, 2021.

I will do everything in my power to earn this great privilege I've been given by OUR community.

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Deaths

Doris Jean Parker 1945-2020 Doris Jean Parker, 75, Hamilton, died Aug. 6, 2020. Doris lived in Hamilton for the past 27 years.

Doris was born on May 27, 1945, in Hamilton, to Donald E. and Ruth D. (Downey) Bills.

She was employed at Stride Rite Shoe Factory, Hamilton, and after its closure she was an in-home babysitter for many kids in the community and a homemaker. Doris was a member of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William E. Parker; sisters, Teresa Bills and Donna Spurgeon; and brother, Kenneth Bills.

Public Notices Survivors include her children, Mike (Sherilyn) Bills, Kidder, Tammy Parker, Kansas City, Ben Woody, Kidder, and Nicole Woody, Kidder; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ronald and William Bills.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. A memorial service is pending for a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Johnny Joe Beel Johnny Joe Beel, 68, Gallatin, formerly a lifelong resident of Valentine, NE, died Aug. 10, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City,

KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery in O’Niell, NE, or Friends in Christ Church in Gallatin. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin.

A full obituary will appear in next week’s newspaper.

Barbara Jamison Barbara Jamison, 82, Cameron, died Aug. 6, 2020, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. Private family services are entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin.

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Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of GERALD W WHITE, Decedent: On AUGUST 3, 2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of GERALD W WHITE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and business address of the personal representative is: DAVID A WHITE, 10032 TRACY AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: DANA J MACOUBRIE, PO BOX 467 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, 660-646-4522 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 07-JUL-2020 Date of first publication: AUGUST 5, 2020 /s/ JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Receipt of this P. notice Peggy Bellby mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of 1928-2020 any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

Peggy P. Bell, 91, Pattonsburg, passed away Aug. 6, 2020 at a Cameron ho IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI She was born on Aug. 7, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of James an PROBATE DIVISION in death.

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Church News Altamont United Methodist Worship theme was on how God empowers us to do great things in his name. Choral call to worship was “Sanctuary.”

Mission moment was to read the Advance magazine, which told about missions in other countries.

“Bless Be the Tie that Binds” was the doxology offering. Reading was by Bertie Stith “Cruising the Interstate into the Right Lane.”

Gospel reading and Pastor Marilyn’s message was “Walking on the Water.” John Anthuis gave the Bible reading from Matthew 14:22-33.

Sunday School lesson was on the baby Jesus growing in wisdom in his father’s house.

Congregational dismissal was “God Be with You Till We Meet Again.”

Fairview Pastor Shadrach Landry opened service with prayer and Shelly Mason requested prayers for Glenn Warden, Jack Penman, Tiffany Wilson, Vickie Meadows, Rob Fillbeck, Gene Frye, Carolyn Heldenbrand, Randy Ott, Ben and Carmen Lee, and Melvin McFee. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

Worship began with “Holy Spirit Thou Art Welcome,” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko and led by Marilyn Searcy.

“Sweet By and By” was by the congregation.

Offering and prayer was by Cindy Lang and special music was by Marsha Vanisko. “Love Lifted Me” was by all. Pastor Shadrach read 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and brought his message “Jesus our Only Hope.”

Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer.

The praise song was “I Can Only Imagine.” We concluded the sermon series, “Leading Through”

by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was “Humanity” and was based on Mark 6:32-2 and John 10:3-13. Small group time followed the message.

Gallatin First Christian Sunday’s sermon by Pastor Kyle Taft was based on Luke 16:19-31, “The Tragedy of Richy McRicherson.” Songs were led

by Teresa Eaton, Troy Elbert, and Dena Plant. Carl Carder gave the announcements and opening prayer. Children’s message was given by Emily Miller.

Prayers are requested for the family of Jeff Osborn, Herb Carpenter, Michael Woodward, Russell Lynn Dunnington, and Julie Rains.

Lighthouse Learning Center’s August item of the month is construction paper; all donations are sincerely appreciated.

Back to School Sunday is Aug. 23, with special blessing for students, teachers, and staff who make a difference every day for our children. We will resume having Children’s Church during worship on Aug. 30.

Gallatin First Baptist Pastor Wood Marshall will lead morning worship, LiveStream option will still be available. Youth group will meet 5:307 p.m. Choir will resume on Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. We will not be having a blood drive at the church this year.

Men’s Bible Study and Keenager luncheons have been cancelled until further notice.

Gallatin United Methodist Worship this morning started with a congregational greeting to Tom and Nita Cragg, who have been watching our online service for months in Florida.

Sue Bird played a beautiful piano special during time of prayer and reflection. Pastor Brad Dush’s message “It’s By His Blood” was based on Romans 9: 1-5. Free hot dog ministry continues for two more weeks on Wednesdays at noon.

Olive Baptist Brother David Leeper’s Sunday morning message was “Perilous Times” from I Timothy 4 and II Timothy 3. Sunday July 19, youth Sunday School will start at 10 a.m. All youth classes will be held in the church basement, with social distancing guidelines being followed. Adult class will be held in the sanctuary. New officers, leaders, and committee members will begin the first Sunday in September.

Sunday Morning worship will be at 11 a.m. Temperature readings of all attending will be taken at the door. Anyone who would like to donate Olive Baptist tee shirts for a quilt, please drop off at the church.

Considerable damage from Monday’s storm

“We had a bit of wind today” said Toni Cox in her Facebook post about the Aug. 10 storm. There was considerable storm damage north of Jamesport on Highway P and 190. Two poles snapped in two, which took out the power for about 15 hours. Greg and Lori Landes and David and Toni Cox had extensive damage on their farms. [Photos courtesy of Toni Cox]

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

Alfalfa and alfalfa grass mix hay for sale. Large rounds, 3x4x8 large squares, and small squares. Also have 24% wet wrap alfalfa horse quality hay.

Small square bales of straw for sale as well. Call 660-654-3175 or 1701.

FOR SALE - 15 very nice fall bred Sim/Angus heifers, AI bred, started in September. $1775 660-748-5816 For Sale: 2012 Titan 24’ Livestock Trailer. In excellent condition. Gallatin 660-663-2062 or 660-334-0029.

2016 259D Cat skidloader for sale, 2600 hours, open cab $26,000 660-684-6807 Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660358-2682 WANTED - Engine for D17 Alice Chalmers tractor. Call 816-5961117 or 816-632-3653

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

Assorted sizes of steel wheels with rubber on them for sale, 24”-34”. Roger Schrock 660684-6407 1982 Harley-Davidson FLT Tour Glide. Red “King of the Highway” showroom stock pkg. w/fiberglass windshield, hard saddlebags & top case. 16,063 miles (late father bought new from dealership). Clean title. Ready for inspection. Good chrome. A real beauty; minor paint nicks.

Can email photos (darryl@GPCink.com). $8,000. Gallatin Ph: 660-605-0193 evenings.

Shiba Inu male tri colored puppy, super friendly, 7 weeks, vaccinated. North of Bethany, MO. 505-410-2115

Help Wanted Yard work, NO MOWING, only weeding. Gary Ellis 660-6846319

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Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831

MISSING, 4 year old black cow.

Jump Road & Lilac Avenue area, 3 miles west of Jamesport. If seen please call 816-262-4603.

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.

Apartments for rent. 1 and 2 bedroom. Good reference and deposit required. 660-707-3862 CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-6632103 or 2104.

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

Small studio apartment for rent in Hale. Suitable for 1 person.

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

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

BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston

Notices Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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

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Pennsylvania native gives Missourians a few tips on rattlers

by T.L. Huffman, staff writer

Karl Miller says that besides the organized catch and release hunts in Pennsylvania, there is actually a permit that can be purchased from the fish and boat department that allows a person to take one timber rattlesnake per year as long as it is a male and is a minimum of 42 inches; the same permit also allows the holder to take one copperhead per year. [photo courtesy Karl Miller]

What most people think are den sites are actually gestation sites, according to Karl Miller on Rattlesnake Renegade. A den is off the side of the rock. Most of the time it’s no more than just a little opening in the dirt, by a tree, or next to a small rock. [photo courtesy Karl Miller]

Tread carefully in the woods and keep an eye out for the snakes, especially in July and August when the male timber rattlesnakes are on the prowl for mates.

Few Missourians realize that all snakes native to our state are protected. The Wildlife Code of Missouri treats snakes, lizards, and most turtles as nongame. This means that there is no open season on these animals, and it is technically unlawful to kill them. There is a realistic exception, however when a venomous snake is in close association with people, which could result in someone being bitten.

Every snake species in Pennsylvania is also protected. However, unlike Missouri, the state of Pennsylvania does hold rattlesnake hunts. There are four organized rattlesnake hunts held during the year. No snakes are harmed during the hunts.

Karl Miller, who lives in north central Pennsylvania, won Pennsylvania’s state championship in 2019. The hunt is a point system from the three biggest snakes of the year the hunter turns in. Karl turned in a 54-inch yellow phase that was 4 pounds and 6 ounces; a 52-inch black phase that was 4 pound, 10 ounces, and a 50-inch black phase that was 3 pounds, 8 ounces.

Though it is called ‘phases’, the snakes are born either yellow or black and stay that way The five venomous snakes in Missouri are their entire lives. the Osage Copperhead; the Western “I put in a hell of a lot of miles as did all the Cottonmouth, commonly known as the Water other hunters that attend all four hunts reachMoccasin; the Massasauga Rattlesnake, also known as the Swamp Rattler; the Western ing for the state championship,” Karl wrote on Pygmy Rattlesnake, also known as the his Facebook post, called Rattlesnake RenGround Rattler; and the Timber Rattlesnake. egades. “I saw a lot of snakes, caught some big boys. There was some fierce competition for state, and I got lucky enough to win it.”

Karl said he had won the state championship twice before, but 2019 was the most important win to him. It was his last year of rattlesnake hunts.

“I thought long and hard and talked about it with my other half and decided to stop doing all the hunts and instead be able to spend all those weekends with my family,” Karl wrote on his post. “Anyone who spends all those weekends at events can relate to the stress it puts on home life.”

Karl says the biggest rattler he’s caught was 56-1/4 inches. It’s still out there.

“I just take pictures and put them back,” Karl says. “If a snake is used for an organized hunt, it is returned to the same spot where it was found after the hunt ends. I do not extract venom. That is all done in labs with captive snakes.”

Why would anybody in their right mind pick snake hunting for a hobby? It all started when Karl was a teenager.

“When I was around 18, I found a dead rattlesnake in the road and I really had no idea we had them around where I live,” he says. “So, I began looking for them and well I’m 39 now. It just became my favorite thing to do.”

Karl says Pennsylvania has a widespread and very healthy timber rattlesnake population.

That is clearly evidenced on his posts. In June of this year, he reports he did a “little roaming the woods this morning” and saw 24 timber rattlers and three copperheads.

Karl says it took him years to discover all the places the snakes hang out. It does take an eye to see the timber rattlers in the leaves and brush.

“After spending time looking for them it gets easier to pick out areas where they like to be,” he says. “Southern exposure mountain sides, rocky areas and such. It does take a good eye sometimes; they blend in quite well with their surroundings.”

Lots of people cringe at the idea of seeing a venomous snake, and not very many people want to get close enough to pick one up.

“I’m not scared of them,” Karl says, “but I do have a lot of respect for what they are capable of doing to me. Last time I was bit was five years ago and I spent around two weeks in intensive care.”

Can you see how this copperhead blends into the leaves?

[photo courtesy Karl Miller]