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Medication thief pleads guilty

Following multiple charges in October 2020, Allison D. Derwinis of Bethany pled guilty Jan. 13 to stealing a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, abuse of elderly person, forgery, and harassment. What began as a trafﬁc stop led to charges for possession and stealing of controlled substance when Derwinis, 27, was pulled over for speeding and failure to stop at a stop sign on Oct. 11. During a consent search, Derwinis was found to be in possession of prescription medication

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Changes to county’s vaccine plan cited The Daviess County Health Department recently received news that the original plan regarding Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan has been changed at the state level. A statement was provided from Governor Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams regarding the next phases and who is to be vaccinated next. The Health Department will follow these orders given from the state. The ofﬁce at the health department is currently taking names for those listed in each phase, if you are interested in being vaccinated please call the ofﬁce and ask that your name be added to the list. Once the health department receives the vaccine, staff will reach out to those listed in the

COVID Update: Jan. 20 County Statewide Rank per 100k population:

*Daviess (75th) ..... (+12 since 01/13) 532

Caldwell (70th) ...... (+11 since 01/13) 599 Gentry (6th) ........... (+19 since 01/13) 684 Harrison (20th) ...... (+42 since 01/13) 737 Grundy (31st) ........ (+28 since 01/13) 779 Dekalb (62nd) ........ (+25 since 01/13) 862 Livingston (32nd) (+47 since 01/13) 1200 Clinton (58th) ....... (+41 since 01/13) 1426 State to date: 441,789 cases, 6,461 deaths Statewide positivity rate (last 7 days): +12.4% Source: Missouri DHSS at 9 a.m. Jan. 20

USA: 24.3M conﬁrmed cases

(recoveries unreported); 402K deaths

Worldwide: 96.2M cases, 53.1M recovered, 2.06M deaths

Source: Wikipedia & NY Times; daily reports available via the World Health Organization

*NOTE: Local numbers reported by the Daviess County Health Department may diﬀer from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing the reports. Today Daviess County locally reports 618 cases (98 active; 506 recovered). To date the have been 14 deaths oﬃcially recorded in Daviess County. Questions? Call the County Health Dept.:

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current phase as instructed. Please be patient while staff wait for vaccine to be distributed. The Health Department will keep everyone updated. From the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services: • Those individuals administering a COVID-19 vaccine, shall proceed with vaccinating individuals whose status or condition warrants inclusions in Phase 1A, and Phase 1B - Tier 1. • Beginning on Monday January 18, 2021, those individuals administering a COVID-19 vaccine, shall proceed with vaccinating individuals whose status or condition warrants inclusions in Phase 1B - Tier 2. Phase 1B - Tier 1: First Responders, Emergency Services, and Public Health Infrastructure protecting those who keep us safe and help us during an emergency. • Non-Patient Facing Public Health Infrastructure: Administrators and staff at federal, state, or local public health agencies and other healthcare workers who carry out functions necessary to the operation of the state’s healthcare infrastructure that were not included in 1A. • First Responders: All federal, state, and/or local first responders beyond EMS/EMTs in 1A, including law enforcement, fire services, corrections, and certain social service agencies. • Emergency Management and Public Works: Federal, state, or local government employees in emergency management and public works agencies, identified nonprofit organizations designated as partner voluntary agencies.

• Emergency Services Sector: Employees deﬁned in the emergency services sector not otherwise listed, including law enforcement, ﬁre and rescue services, emergency medical services, emergency management, and public works. Phase 1B - Tier 2: High-Risk Individuals Protecting those who are at increased risk for severe illness. This includes anyone aged 65 and older, and adults with the following conditions: ► Cancer ► Chronic Kidney Disease ► COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) ► Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome ► Heart Conditions such as heart failure, CAD (coronary artery disease) or cardiomyopathies ► Immunocompromised state from solid organ transplant ► Severe Obesity (BMI >40kg/m2) ► Pregnancy ► Sickle Cell Disease ► Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Prayer after prayer after prayer for our country was lifted up to the Lord as citizens gathered around the ﬂagpole before the Daviess County Courthouse at 8 a.m. today. The public prayer gathering occurs on Inauguration Day as Joe Biden takes the oath of oﬃce to become the 46th president of the United States. About 30 persons endured wintry cold to share in the local prayer session.

IRS warns about more COVID-19 scams The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division informs taxpayers about more COVID-19 scams to steal money and personal information as the agency serves another set of Economic Impact Payments (EIP). The IRS-CI witnessed an assortment of EIP scams over the last several months. These scams are a means for criminals to steal personal information and money. Now that another round of EIPs is being delivered during the oncoming tax-ﬁling season, criminals are developing new scams to rob taxpayers.

People should be on the lookout for scams in the form of: • Text messages asking for bank account information to receive the $1,200 Economic Impact Payments. • Emails, letters, and social media schemes using words such as “Coronavirus,” “COVID-19,” and “stimulus” in varying ways. These false messages aim to access personal and ﬁnancial information like passwords and account numbers. • Pseudo-at-home testing kits for COVID-19 and fake treatments for the virus. • Fake requests for donations

for people or regions affected by COVID-19. • Fake company investment opportunities creating COVID-19 vaccinations while guaranteeing a rise in the pseudo-company’s value. The IRS does not send spontaneous emails or text messages, nor do they call people with warnings of lawsuits or jail. People are encouraged to report COVID-19 scams to the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or to the NCDF Complaint Form online. Learn more about these schemes at IRS.gov.

Little Otter Creek construction planned for summer …can you dig it? Actual lake construction of Little Otter Creek in Caldwell County is planned to begin later this summer, according to the Lake Committee and Caldwell County commissioners. The committee and commissioners met Jan. 15 at the Nazarene Church in Kingston. The lake bed clearing plan should begin in the next few weeks. A pre-bid construction meeting was held with around 20 contractors showing interest in bidding for the clearing phase of the project. Bid opening is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25. Several topics were discussed during the meeting, including trees in the dam

area and along the creek and borrow area. The trees need to be cut or cleared by March 31 in accordance with the Corp of Engineers 404 environmental permit for protection of the endangered “bat” and potential bat habitat. Other topics discussed included mitigation, easements, land disturbance permits and project funding and bond reﬁnancing. Additional design plans and speciﬁcations and Emergency Action Plans for the lake are under review. The intake structure for the water treatment and distribution areas and access road around the lake were discussed.

Several state agencies reported on specific aspects of the project such as fish habitat plans and brush piles in the lake area, mulching and the lake buffer plan, seeding pollinator crops around the lake as bee and butterfly habitats, Missouri Department of Conservation agreement and planning for trails and other recreational amenities. An advisory board to help gather input from local citizens is currently being formed. If interested in serving on a local planning committee, please contact the County Commission at 816-586-2571. The Little Otter Creek Lake Commit-

tee and the Caldwell County commission met Jan. 15 at the Nazarene Church in Kingston. There were around 25 individuals in attendance with approximately half attending by virtual call-in. Due to the weather and continued social distancing of the corona virus policies, most of the state and federal partners were unable to attend in person. The next Little Otter Creek Lake Committee meeting is scheduled for February 19 in Kingston. A groundbreaking that had been planned at the lake site was postponed until March 19 in hopes of better weather and attendance of state ofﬁcials.

OPINION

January 20, 2021

Let’s talk football Part of the fun watching the AFC championship game for me this Sunday will be on the Buffalo Bills’ side of the football. Wideout #15 John Brown is a favorite target for Bills quarterback Josh Allen and a favorite player of mine to watch. If Brown’s name sounds familiar, well …it is. Brown’s path to NFL stardom wasn’t easy. He grew up in Florida. While always a standout on the gridiron, academic troubles put Brown at Mars Hill College in North Carolina to start his post-high school career. He had to sit out a season before transferring to Coffeyville (KS) Community College where he redshirted. He considered a transfer to MidAmerican Nazarene University (Olathe, KS) where his half-brother James Walker played. But before he could join this team, Walker was shot multiple times in July 2010 and died from his injuries in 2011. Brown turned to football to get through personal miseries. Though small (5-10, 180 pounds), Brown excelled. He earned a scholarship to play for the Pittsburg State University and as an all-purpose player led Pitt State by Darryl Wilkinson to the NCAA Division II National Championship. The next year he was named a first-team AP Little All-American while earning MIAA and NCAA Division II National Special Teams Player of the Year awards. Brown finished as Pitt State’s all-time leader in receptions (185), receiving yards (3,380) and receiving touchdowns (34). His 3,380 receiving yards ranks fifth in MIAA history. Understand, no team in DII football history has more wins than Pittsburg State (717 wins in 112 years playing football). That’s an average of 6.5 wins per season over the Gorillas’ 112-year history. That’s incredible consistency for over a century’s worth of DII football. As for me and my boys, we back the Northwest Bearcats and grudgingly respect Pitt State. The Bearcats own the most national football championships (6) with 599 wins during the 104 years of playing football. So, every Pitt State-Northwest game is big. The rivalry initiated what is now dubbed the Fall Classic frequently played at Arrowhead Stadium. But in our household, Brown will always be remembered as the guy who made the difference in a football showdown we witnessed out in southeast Kansas. That game was played under threatening rain; personal memories were soured by an obnoxious lady who refused to lower her “Gorilla umbrella” so that we could see. And, worse, Northwest lost. But college rivalries aside, you have to root for a guy like John “Smokey” Brown who offers a testament for perseverance. Football is really about people (even obnoxious ones sitting in the stands). Every player has a story. It’s not all that unusual anymore for athletes from NCAA Division II schools to find a place in pro football. So, perhaps we watch the games on big screens without much thought about what it takes for players to find a place on rosters. It is extremely difficult to turn pro. The Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State University are a perennial leader in DII football. The Bearcats regularly recruit outstanding athletes year-in and year-out, win conference championships, and usually make the post-season playoffs. Many Bearcats have tested the waters to join the pro football ranks, but only six players have been selected in the NFL draft:

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Censure for Rep. Wiley Price

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

On Jan. 13 the Missouri House made history. For the ﬁrst time ever in our 200-year existence, the Missouri House censured one of its members for ethical misconduct, and I led the investigation. In January of 2020, Democrat Wiley Price, who represents a district in inner city St. Louis, was accused of sleeping with a college intern who worked at the House; then told colleagues about the experience, spreading gossip about the intern and ruining her reputation. He also allegedly berated a staff member who reported the incident, as she was required to do, to the point that she feared for her safety. I was chair of the Ethics Committee and in charge of leading the investigation into this matter. Not only did the yearlong investigation reveal the allegations to be true, he also lied to the Ethics Committee under oath about the allegations, committing perjury. While the vast majority of members I have served with have been ﬁne, upstanding people, there have been a few guilty

Time to get back to work

by Congressman Sam Graves

There’s been a lot of talk about what’s going on in Washington over the last week — from the lawlessness at the Capitol to the beginning of another impeachment with just days left until the upcoming inauguration. While it dominates the news cycle, it doesn’t help the American people. As we all know, in the midst of what was a peaceful protest, violence and lawlessness broke out, interrupting Congress’s proceedings and tearing up the Capitol. Tragically, several Americans lost their lives, including a United States Capitol Police Officer. It was shocking and wrong what fringe elements resorted to. I believe in the law and the law must be upheld. The 1st Amendment protects peaceful protestors. It doesn’t protect lawbreakers. This week, amidst a drive to purge anyone who voted for the President from daily life, Speaker Pelosi decided to take a second crack at impeachment. Just days before he’s set to leave office anyway, I voted against spending more taxpayer dollars on a process that’s going nowhere and won’t even be finished before the next President takes office. The political theater continues.

Rep. Graves (R-6th District) released the following statement after voting against the impeachment of President Trump on Jan. 13: “Speaker Pelosi’s politically-motivated impeachment only further divides a country in need of healing. We shouldn’t be wasting millions of tax dollars on a last-minute snap impeachment that won’t even be finished before President Trump leaves office. As we focus on moving the country forward, it’s time to get back to work on the issues important to North Missouri, like fixing our aging infrastructure, helping our hospitals battle the pandemic and bolstering efforts to protect our communities from flooding.”

While the talking heads in Washington babble on about the goings on inside the Beltway, dividing us even further, folks are being left behind. The pandemic continues to have a disastrous effect on everyday life. Thousands of small businesses have closed their doors for good, leaving workers without jobs and families without futures. Tens of thousands of small businesses owners are still struggling to make ends meet, with little hope on the horizon, even with the Paycheck Protection Program reopening this week. Doctors and nurses in our nation’s hospitals are still struggling to just keep the doors open and keep treating patients. Millions of American children aren’t getting the education they deserve as schools continue shunning in-person education in favor

of online classes. In North Missouri, we still have roads that need to be fixed, high-speed internet that needs to be deployed, river priorities that need to change to prevent future flooding and countless other important issues that we face daily, but easily get lost in the back and forth of the 24-hour news cycle. This has to change. Americans cannot afford more politics as usual. We need to start thinking about America first, not Washington first. We need to start by helping our hospitals, workers, small businesses, and schoolchildren emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever. We need to continue working to rebuild our aging infrastructure and protect our communities from flooding. We have a lot of work to do and no time left to play games. It’s time to get back to work.

of sexual harassment or ethical misconduct. All of them, once exposed, have had the good sense to resign …but not the member in this matter. Instead of taking ownership of his actions, he blamed his accusers despite calls for his resignation from other House members, newspapers, and interest groups. Much like a prosecuting attorney, it was up to me to build a case to prove to the House that this member should be punished. The two forms of punishment entertained by the Ethics Committee were censure and expulsion. Censure is a public humiliation of the member coupled with a list of recommended loss of privileges. With expulsion, he would lose his seat and get kicked out of the House. I then had to present the case before the whole House, which was ﬁled as House Complaint 1. The debate lasted about two hours, and in the end we successfully voted 140-3 to censure Price for his transgressions. There was also a motion to expel Price instead of censure him, that I supported, which received

91 votes. Unfortunately, it needed 109 votes, and so failed largely because Democrats defended him by saying that what he did to the intern and the staffer was not bad enough to deserve expulsion, and voted against the motion to expel. I find it atrocious that they would downplay the abuse he heaped upon the two women, but that’s what they did. A thorough article on this matter can be found at tinyurl.com/y6hlapba. A TV news report is at tinyurl.com/ y6flxdcy. And the video of our debate is at tinyurl.com/y6aj4xr2, Day Six, beginning at 11:46AM. It has been an honor to be identified as someone with the character and integrity to lead this investigation. I thank my fellow committee members, five Democrats and four Republicans who are equally upstanding, for their service in this matter and the courageous people who reported it. We have made a safer work environment for our staff and interns, and hopefully we will never have to deal with an issue like this again.

Dear Darryl, At age 16 I visited Washington, D.C., for the ﬁrst time and I fell in love with the city. Everything was so beautifully manicured and we found the welcome mat was out everywhere. There were no charges to go into any buildings and no fees to view our authentic national treasures, such as the Bill of Rights. One could even walk right up to the White House and pose for pictures. Smiling, happy, peaceful pictures. The city is, in large part, supported by our tax dollars, so why shouldn’t we enjoy free access to what we’ve created? In the approximately 15 visits

since my ﬁrst, I’ve loved it more each time. I’ve considered it the “People’s City” (We, the People) and I always hoped and dreamed to see the day when every student in America would enjoy a curriculum-based class trip to Washington, D.C., immediately following their freshman year in high school. My hope is now shattered. My dream for our student trips to the “People’s City” is blocked behind fences and barricades, locked doors and armed guards, fear and loathing, disillusionment and distrust. Markay Tolen August, Gallatin

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Spike: Let’s talk football (continued from page 2) ►Fullback Ed Tillison (1992, Detroit Lions in 11th round, 306th pick) -- Tillison ranks No. 4 in Bearcat history with 3,525 rushing yards on 597 carries. Tillison was on the Lions roster in 1992 and 1993 and saw action in six NFL games. ►Quarterback Chris Greisen (1999, Arizona Cardinals in 7th round, 239th pick) -led the Bearcats to their first NCAA national title in 199. Greisen played in five games for the Cardinals from 1999 to 2001, then signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent and was on their roster in 2010-11. Greisen ranks No. 3 in Bearcat history with 68 touchdown passes. Greisen also ranks No. 4 at Northwest with 7,457 career passing yards. ►Offensive tackle Seth Wand (2003, Houston Texans in 3rd round, 75th pick)

played in 78 NFL games and registered 90 tackles and 10.5 sacks. Tollefson ranks No. 6 in sacks (21.0) in Bearcat history. ►Running back Xavier Omon (2008, Buffalo Bills in 6th round, 179th pick) -- Omon played in seven NFL games and rushed 11 times for 27 yards for the Bills in 2008 and 2009. Omon also spent time on the practice squad for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. Omon holds numerous Bearcat records including 7,073 career rushing yards, 92 career rushing touchdowns, 590 career points, 98 career total touchdowns, 2,337 single-season rushing yards, 37 single-season rushing touchdowns, 309 single-game rushing yard and ﬁve single-game rushing touchdowns. ►Defensive back Brandon Dixon (2014, NY Jets in 6th round, 195th pick) -- Dixon saw his ﬁrst NFL action in 2014 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he played in 14 games

-- Wand played three seasons with the Texans and started all 16 games in 2004. He then played seven games for the Tennessee Titans in 2006 before completing his career with the Oakland Raiders in 2007-08. Wand started 18 NFL games and saw action in 53 contests. ►Defensive end Dave Tollefson (2006, Green Bay Packers in 7th round, 253rd pick) -- Tollefson spent 2006 season on the Packers practice squad and in 2007 on the Raiders practice squad and later on the NY Giants. Tollefson played six games for the Giants in 2007 en route to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. Tollefson played 63 career games for the Giants and helped the franchise to another Super Bowl title in 2011 over the Patriots. Tollefson ﬁnished his NFL career with the Raiders in 2012. He

with an interception. Dixon also started five games for the New York Giants in 2017. Dixon finished his NFL career with 30 tackles. He also was on the roster of the Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers. Dixon was a first-team All-America pick for the Bearcats in 2013 as he helped lead the program to its fourth NCAA Division II national title.

Don’t get me wrong. I want the Chiefs to win another AFC championship by whipping the Buffalo Bills next Sunday. But if fate tilts the outcome the other way, I’ll easily flip over to root for the Bills against either Tampa Bay or Green Bay in the Super Bowl if for no other reason than to root for the underdogs -- and to see John Brown, a DII player I watched play in college, stand on top of the heap. But let’s keep first things first...

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Agents, brokers crucial to health plan enrollment

by Eugene Starks

Last month, HealthCare.gov’s open enrollment period concluded. But consumers may still be able to sign up for coverage. People who have lost employersponsored insurance, moved, or experienced other significant life changes may be eligible for a special enrollment period. Choosing the right health plan can be difficult in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic has made shopping for health coverage even more challenging. Health insurance agents and brokers can ease the process of finding the right health plan. Consumers should consider consulting with an agent or broker to ensure they select a plan that provides the coverage they need at the most affordable price. In 2020, many people shopped for coverage on the exchanges for the first time. More than 20 million people lost their jobs -- and often, their aemployer-sponsored mes of e Finr the coverageT--im early pandemic (note: Under the Affordable Care Act, if you lost employer-sponsored coverage you may 6 No.

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continue coverage (COBRA) at the same because of the pandemic-fueled decline in that took effect last year -- about 50% of rate as when you were employed for up to air travel. He knows he needs basic cover- the total. 18 months but only if you pay 100% of the age until he can find a new job with health Further, agents and brokers are more premium). insurance -- but may not know where to effective at getting people covered than Open enrollment was busier than start. federally funded navigators. According to expected, exceeding previous years. In Or take Ava, the 26-year-old freelance the CMS report, the average agent or brothe first week, nearly 820,000 Americans writer who is no longer able to stay on ker enrolled 48% more people than the avsigned up for coverage -- over 170,000 of her parent’s plan. Because she’s never erage navigator. And agents and brokers which were new consumers. The rate of bought her own insurance, she’s unsure did so at lower cost -- about 9% less. new daily signups outpaced the previous what the difference is between a deductIt’s no wonder nearly 84% of marketyear’s by almost 15%. ible and a premium. place enrollees who have used an agent or Signups via special enrollment have Rahul and Ava aren’t alone. According broker found them helpful. Indeed, as the skyrocketed because of the COVID-19 to an October 2020 survey, 72% of Ameri- CMS report concludes, “Health insurance pandemic. Between the end of open enroll- cans find purchasing or using health in- agents and brokers put a local, friendly ment in 2019 and May 2020, the number of surance confusing. face on the often-stressful process of buypeople who utilized a special enrollment Agents and brokers are specifically ing coverage, while also offering deep period market and product expertise tough to mes of they lost their existing trained to help people abecause On Fi lmmake decisions me Fr increased 52%, compared to the about health insurance. Ticoverage They’re licensed find elsewhere.” From theyear. archives of the North Missourian, compiledin by which Darryl Wilkinson — darryl@GPCink.com same period the previous by the states they practice and The pandemic has made securing A new report from the Centers for required to undergo continuing educa- health insurance coverage more imporMedicare and Medicaid Services offers tion. They also work for their clients, not tant than ever before. Agents and brokers case studies of who some of those enroll- insurance companies. They advocate on can be crucial aides in that pursuit. ees are. behalf those clients when billing or claims Editor’s note: Eugene Starks is a Jackson, They’re people like Rahul, a 31-year- disputes arise. MS, -based insurance agent and President-Elect old flight attendant who lost his employerAgents and brokers helped about 4 mil- of the National Association of Health Underwritsponsored coverage when he lost his job lion people sign up for exchange coverage ers, distributed by Keybridge Communications.

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Last week’s inquiry (identified right) prompts this focus on Gallatin’s Rock Island train depot. Daviess County gave its first monetary subscription to CRI&P following the Civil War on April 7, 1868. The first cars reached the county on June 21, 1870

These two photos are of the Rock Island train depot, once located on Gallatin’s north side (tracks bisecting Daviess County east-west; not to be confused with depots which once stood on the north-south Wabash Railroad just east of Gallatin). Neither photo printed here is dated. The above photo was shared by the late Jane Ann Paul; below is a postcard on file. We welcome other photos or more specific information about Gallatin’s depot on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRI&P) railroad.

Details about the unusual photo of a crowd at the Gallatin train depot featured in last week’s edition come from the Bird family of Gallatin. Betty Bird and her daughters, Patricia Ehly and Sharon Lockridge, all offer information which helps identify the scene in the old photo shared by Paul Behling of Garnett, KS. The photo was taken at the CRI&P train depot on Gallatin’s north side on Aug. 2, 1916. The occasion was the 50th wedding anniversary celebration honoring Dr. and Mrs. George T. Netherton. Each person shown in the large crowd photographed wore a gold ribbon (inset). In those days trains were scheduled daily to depart from St. Joseph each morning and return the same evening. Thus, many of those in the crowd shown were from the St. Joseph area. George T. Netherton (1841-1939) was a widely known and popular veterinarian who is buried in Brown Cemetery, Gallatin. The celebration was held at Dockery Park; this photo was taken as the crowd was about to depart to return to their homes. Members of the Bird family of Gallatin have photographs like that submitted last week by Mr. Behling. Florence “Mami” Bell Bird is a teenager standing on the front row in this photo (next to the small girl to the left of the trees, near center). Her parents, Robert and Nanybelle Atha, are shown standing behind Florence. They lived at Faucett, MO, and traveled by train for the celebration at Gallatin. Florence later became mother-in-law to Betty after Betty married her son, the late J.R. Bird, and thus was grandmother to Patricia, Sharon and siblings. This photo was immediately familiar to these members of the Bird family since a framed version hung in the home of Mami Bird for many years. Another copy of the photo was secured by Patricia Ehly after it was discovered behind a different photo purchased at a local auction years ago. Patricia also has one of the ribbons each wears in the photo. Our thanks to Betty, Patricia and Sharon for helping solve the mystery of this old photograph. It is one of the few photos on ﬁle showing the old Rock Island depot at Gallatin in our archives. We welcome others.

We’re updating our photo archives. If you have another old photo of general interest to share, call or email darryl@GPCink.com. We can make a digital copy of your original photo while you wait.

January 20, 2021

Upcoming roadwork

Jamesport approves audit on Jan. 11th

MoDOT has roadwork planned for three roads in Daviess County for the week of Jan. 18 – 24. MoDOT scheduled to patch potholes on Route P – from Route 13 to Route 190 – from Jan. 19 – 20 and Route K from Jan. 20 – 22. They’ve also scheduled driveway culvert maintenance on Route B between County Road 262 and Route K on Jan. 20. All scheduled roadwork can be viewed at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Weather changes may result in changes in planned roadwork.

The Jamesport City Council approved the 2019-2020 audit performed by Bob Conrad during their meeting held Jan. 11 at Jamesport City Park. Visitor David Kurtz approached the council regarding moving a 17-year-old manufactured home into town. The council advised Mr. Kurtz that the ordinance regarding mobile or manufactured homes did not allow the placement of these ve-

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Winston R-6 powers through pandemic To maintain some normalcy during this pandemic, Winston R-6 school district continues to participate in school events, such as basketball, while following COVID-19 safety guidelines. Home basketball games are now being streamed live on the Winston Facebook page or can also be viewed at a later date. Students continue extracurriculars outside of the classroom such as academic bowl, a variety of sports, and special programs. Attendees to these extracurriculars are asked to continue to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Masks must be worn, fans and students not participating must socially distance, families are asked to sit together to avoid contamination, only four fans per participant are allowed to attend, and only two fans per participant for the visiting team are allowed to attend. On the agenda for the Winston R-6 Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 20: In addition to regular business, the board will address a resolution to extend Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL), and Rural Disaster Planning. Executive session is planned for discussion of personnel. The next board meeting is set for Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Dates of Importance for future events

Jan. 26 – FBLA Districts Feb. 2 – Student Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Feb. 3 – JH Scholar Bowl @ Grundy County Feb. 8 - 13 – HDC Basketball Tournament @ Tri-County and Gilman City Feb. 17 – JH Scholar Bowl @ HomeMar. 3 – FBLA Blood Drive Mar. 3 – JH Scholar Bowl @ Gilman City Mar. 9 – HS Scholar Bowl @ TriCounty Mar. 23 – HS Scholar Bowl @ Home Apr. 6 – HS Scholar Bowl @ North Mercer Apr. 17 – District Scholar Bowl

Mi Mexico re-opening Mi Mexico in Gallatin, now under new ownership, will reopen its doors soon. According to a recent update on their new Facebook page, they hope to host a grand opening to the public next week. For updates, see their Facebook page – Mi Mexico Mexican Restaurant.

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Winston announces light winners, two seats up for election Winston Village board members voted on the holiday light contest during their meeting held Dec. 14. First place was Mitch and Brandi Caldwell; second place was Joel and Tori Showalter; and third place was Terry and Autumn Caldwell. The winners received a cash prize: $100 for first place, $60 for second place, and $40 for third place. The utilities clerk provided a new list of delinquent customers, including three for shut offs. Notices would be placed on their doors. Tracy Reynolds was waiting to get the map of the sewer lines before moving forward with installing shutoffs. A motion carried to take the drawings of the sewer lines and have copies made, and also scanned to a digital copy.

The village clerk reminded the board that two trustee seats are up for election on April 6. These are the seats of Tim Caldwell and Neal Slaughter. An ad was placed in the Gallatin paper and was also posted at the city hall and post office. The filing began on Dec. 15 and will end at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2021. During financials, the board approved the income and expense report. Next meeting was scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11. The above are the unapproved minutes of the Dec. 14 meeting of the Winston Board of Trustees. Trustees present were Brenda Goll, Wayne Wollam, Neal Slaughter, Tim Caldwell, and Daniel Michael. Others present was Cristan Filley.

Excelsior man stalks local woman A warrant was recently issued for Joseph Lee Boyles, 39, Excelsior Springs, after he was charged with tampering with a witness and three counts of violation of protective order on Dec. 20, 2020. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office probable cause statement, Boyles had a protective order served to him out of Daviess County 43 Judicial Circuit Court on Dec. 10, 2020. Deputy Jason Melton spoke to Boyles regarding the order, telling him not to contact the petitioner (further known as D) in any way. Boyles stated that he intended to stay away and reported he had been served the ex parte order. Boyles first violated the protection order through a third party when he messaged D’s

mother about her, detailing that she didn’t need to worry about him anymore. Later, on Dec. 20, Boyles tried to friend request D on Facebook. Two days later, Boyles sent her a Facebook message stating, “I’m getting 4 years in prison over this. I’m truly sorry. I know I shouldn’t have anything to do with you please just let it go so I can have my life back and yours to. I never meant for this. Bye” This statement warranted the charge of tampering with a witness. It was later noted in the report that Boyles had a thirddegree domestic assault case pending in Livingston County in which D was the victim. Boyles had previously been convicted of domestic assault on Jun. 22, 2015, in Excelsior Springs and was arrested for the same thing on Sept. 2, 2017, in Kansas City. A warrant was recently issued for Boyles on Jan. 12, with bond set at $10,000.

Man's vehicle slides off road, overturns A Jamesport man was hurt in an accident at about 4:37 p.m. on Jan. 15 when his vehicle lost control in slush on Hwy. A and overturned in Livingston County. According to the highway patrol, Jeffrey Hale, 59, Jamesport, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on Hwy. A. About nine miles northwest of Chillicothe, he lost control on the slush-covered roadway and slid off the south side of the road. The undercarriage struck the ground, causing the vehicle

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LIT Giant Killers! Dogs take down Class 4 teams for title

The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs placed second in Saturday’s Chillicothe Wrestling Tournament. Front row, left to right: Makayla Rainey, Christian Burns; Back row: Coach April Fenimore, Kaydence Clevenger, Maddi Michael, Caragan Baker, Jaiden Rainey, Betty Rogers. Online photos at www.northmissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

Bulldog wrestlers place 2nd at Tournament Gallatin wrestlers had a big day at Saturday's Chillicothe Tournament as both girls and boys came home with runner up finishes in tough competition among some of the area's best teams. First place winners for the Lady Bulldogs were Jaidan Rainey, 2-0 at 122 pounds; Makayla Rainey, 2-0 at 127 pounds; and Maddi Michael, 3-1 at 132 pounds. Gallatin gained second place finishes from Caragan Baker, 1-1 at 143 pounds and Betty Rogers, 1-1 at 151 pounds. Kadence Clevenger finished third at 159 with a 1-2 record. Christin Burns placed fourth at 137. Andon Allen, Rodell Sperry and Gabe Parker each went undefeated for the Bulldogs on Saturday. Allen finished 4-0 to win the 138 pound class. Sperry

won all 4 matches to take the 152 pound title. Parker went 4-0 to capture the 285 pound division. Second place finishers for Gallatin included Draven Wright, 3-1 at 145 pounds; Logan Bottcher, 3-1 at 160 pounds; and Gage Wright, 3-1 at 182 pounds. Luke Johnson placed fourth at 106 pounds. Sixth place GHS finishers were Reggie Arnold at 145 pounds and Jacob Maize, 170 pounds. Lady Bulldog wrestlers competed against opponents from 33 other schools on Monday in the Sam Martin Invitational held at Plattsburg High School. Makayla Rainey brought home a second place medal. Michael captured a fourth place finish. Christin Burns and Kaydence Clevenger each finished in sixth in their respective weight divisions.

The Bulldogs ﬁnished second in the Chillicothe Wrestling TournamentFront row, left to right: Gabe Parker, Gage Wright, Brantley Burns, Tyler Tustison; Back row: Head Coach Barron Gann, Draven Wright, Jacob Maize, Reggie Arnold, Rodell Spery, Andon Allen, Draygan Schweizer, Luke Johnson

Winston students make the grade Winston R-2 School District recently announced its second quarter junior high and high school honor roll. “A” Honor Roll Seniors - Kailey Caldwell, Teagan Caldwell, Marshall Farrell, Login Goll, Reagan Harrison, Jakub Hisel, Kaden Ragan. Juniors - Amy Caldwell, Jordyn Inman, Brian Lewis, Abby Rhoades, Jacob Uthe. Sophomores - Taige Caldwell, Megan Christensen, Kortney Estes, Lilyenne Hocker, Braden Lee, Spencer Pliley, Emily Waln, Raegan Wollam Freshmen - Paige Lang, CJ Mullikin, Noel Nelson, Zoe Taylor, Eli Uthe, Marissa Uthe, Madison Waln. 8th Grade - Levi Youtsey, Shealyn Pliley. 7th Grade - Evan Caldwell. “B” Honor Roll Seniors - Jordan Hoppenthaler, Tarryn Smith. Juniors - Tanleigh Sheetz, Alvin Turner.

Sophomores - Karlee Goll, Jacob Muessig, Cory Parker, Destany West, Hailey West. Freshmen - Emma Beck, Trevor Florez, Micha O’Dell, Trinaty West 8th Grade - Alyssa Batson. 7th Grade - Micah Beaty, Kaiden Martin.

The Gallatin Bulldogs scratched and clawed their way to a Lawson Tournament title over the weekend with victories over Class 4 Chillicothe on Thursday and Class 4 Richmond in Saturday's championship contest. Both victories came in third quarter come-from-behind efforts. In defeating Richmond, Gallatin had to overcome a rare height and size disadvantage in a physical battle for supremacy. The Spartans' back line of 6'7" Jack Gouge and 6'4" Keyshaun Elliott created a matchup problem in the opening half in that both players tipped the scales at over 240 pounds. The Spartans jumped out to a 9-2 lead but 3-pointers by Johnny Stout and Layton Shubert and an old-fashioned 3-point play by Isaac Bird kept the Bulldogs within striking distance at half time, 30-24. Bird, who earned the tournament's MVP award, facing double and triple team defenses when he had the ball, countered by dishing out assists. All-tournament honoree Payton Feiden elevated his game in the paint against taller opposition. His feed from Bird for a bucket and aggressive putback of a GHS miss closed the gap to 32-30 early in the third period. Brett Hemry nailed a deep 3-ball at the 4:57 mark to give Gallatin its first lead of the contest. His heads-up feed to Feiden cutting through the lane increased the Bulldog lead to 3532 and Bird's long trey upped the ante to 38-33.

The Gallatin Bulldogs are champions of the 2021 Lawson Invitational Basketball Tournament. Front row: Peyton Johnson, Brett Hemry, Durk Stout, Jaden Wilson, Boston Bell; Back row, left to right Head Coach Chad Sullenger, Colt Baker, Garret Dungy, Johnny Stout, Payton Feiden, Brinley Vandiver, Layton Shubert, Isaac Bird, William Johnson, Assistant Coach Harris Cameron

Gallatin's hot hand from long range continued to the third quarter buzzer as Stout added 2 more treys and Shubert tacked on his second of the game. A 3-pointer by Brinley Vandiver and runner in the lane by Bird put the Spartans in a deep 56-46 hole with 5 minutes left to play. Feiden stole the ball under the Spartan basket and drew a foul, which he converted into 2 made free throws and a 12-point lead for his team. The Bulldogs, with both Bird and Feiden nursing 4 fouls, hit enough free throws down the stretch to preserve the upset victory for their first ever LIT title. Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd Bird 4 2 11 3 2 4 J. Stout 3 4 13 0 3 3 Vandiver 3 0 7 1 2 7 Feiden 7 4 18 0 2 8 Shubert 3 0 8 0 0 1 Hemry 2 3 8 3 0 4 Gallatin grabbed a 7-0 lead over Chillicothe off the opening

Lady Bulldogs battle but exit LIT early Gallatin's girls turned in a solid effort on Wednesday but fell to Trenton, 38-33, in the consolation semifinal round of the Lawson Tournament. Gallatin erased a 3-0 Trenton lead off the tip with a 10-0 run sparked by a pair of Claire Hemry baskets and an Annabelle Ball 15-footer. A pair of Libby Endicott free throws, 2 Carli Beck buckets and a final Hemry shot from just inside the arc lifted Gallatin to a 19-10 advantage at the break. Trenton briefly tied the game at 21-21 inside the final minute of the third quarter but Hemry ended a long GHS scoring drought to put her team back in front entering the final 8 minutes of action. The fourth quarter witnessed

a pair of ties and 3 lead changes before Teya Cooksey hit a 3-pointer to give Trenton the lead for good with less than 2 minutes to play. Presley Wells tossed in a free throw for Gallatin to make it a 36-33, one possession game with 33 seconds left but Trenton closed the scorebook with a pair of charity tosses. Hemry paced Gallatin with 12 points. Endicott and Beck each finished with 6. Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd Feiden 1 0 2 2 2 4 Hemry 6 0 12 0 2 3 Wells 1 2 4 0 1 0 Ball 0 0 0 0 5 1 Copple 1 0 3 1 0 0 L. Endicott 1 4 6 0 2 6 Beck 3 0 6 0 1 5 Bradford 0 0 0 0 0 1 3pters: Copple.

tip off but things quickly went south. The Hornets went on a 21-0 run to the end of the first period before Stout’s bucket to start the second ended a 6 1/2 minute GHS scoring drought. A 13-5 scoring advantage cut the Hornet lead back to 28-27 at the break. A pair of 3-balls by Stout lifted Gallatin to a 38-32 lead and Bird extended the run with a layup with less than 2 minutes to play in the third. The Hornets pulled to within 49-45 in the fourth period before the Bulldogs pulled away at the free throw line. Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd Bird 10 6 28 4 4 3 J. Stout 3 0 8 0 1 5 Vandiver 4 0 13 0 1 11 Feiden 4 5 13 0 3 5 Shubert 1 0 3 0 0 0 D. Stout 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hemry 0 2 0 1 1 2 3-pointers: Bird (2), J. Stout (2), Vandiver, Shubert.

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Redbirds defend tournament title Winston's Redbirds, ranked #5 in Class 1, upped their season record to 13-0 on Saturday with a 57-39 victory over Pattonsburg in the championship game of the Osborn Invitational Tournament. The Redbirds were able to break away in the fourth quarter with a 30-19 scoring advantage that included a 14-of-15 showing from the free throw line. Jakub Hisel led Winston with 31 points and Jacob Uthe added 18 for the winners. Cameron Jones paced the

Panthers with 18 points. Winston's girls captured the consolation title with a 51-31 win over Union Star. Jordyn Inman led the Redbirds with 16 points. Tanleigh Sheetz and Abby Rhoades scored 11 and 7 points, respectively, for Winston. Stewartsville-Osborn prevailed over Pattonsburg in the girls' third place game, 66-38. Webby Bailey notched 13 points to lead the Lady Panthers. Jenna Heath added 10 and Kayleigh Pankau chipped in 8 for Pattonsburg.

The Winston Redbirds grab the Osborn championship again

Front row, left to right: Brian Lewis, Login Goll, Spencer Pliley, Braden Lee, CJ Mulikin, Levi Youtsey, Eli Uthe; Back row: Head Coach Eric Lewis, Noel Nelson, Jakub Hisel, Kaden Ragen, Jacob Uthe, Marshall Farrell, Jacob Muessig, Jordan Hoppenthaler, Asher Vaughn, Assistant Coach Curtis May

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The Winston Lady Redbirds captured the consolation title at the Osborn Tournament

Front row, left to right: Marissa Uthe, Tanleigh Sheetz, Teagan Caldwell, Megan Christensen, Abby Rhoades, Reagan Harrison, Taige Caldwell; back row: Assistant Coach Sophie Pliley, Shealyn Pliley, Paige Lang, Kortny Estes, Jordyn Inman, Kailey Caldwell, Emma Heldenbrand, Head Coach Josh Junco.

Gallatin's boys are riding a 7-game winning streak following Tuesday night's 65-35 victory over the Maysville Wolverines, but tough matchups loom in the near future. Gallatin currently sits atop the Grand River Conference East Division standings at 3-0 and carries a 10-1 overall record into an important showdown at home on Friday against South Harrison. The purple and white Bulldogs, 10-3 overall, captured the championship of their own tournament on Saturday but dropped a 56-54 decision to a strong Milan team on Tuesday.

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South Harrison brings a 3-1 conference record into Friday's fray.If Gallatin can stay perfect in the league against South Harrison, the Bulldogs won't have long to celebrate. Gallatin will host Princeton on Saturday at 1 p.m. in a game rescheduled from December. The Tigers, 9-4 overall, were runners-up in the South Harrison Tournament, but they, too, came out of the event with a loss on Tuesday. Putnam County handed Princeton a 6547 loss that dropped the previously state-ranked Tigers to 1-2 in the GRC. A pair of victories this weekend would keep Gallatin ahead of Milan in the conference win column. Milan currently stands 2-0 in the league.

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The 26th Annual Hamilton Invitational Basketball Tournament will continue as planned for Jan. 25 – Jan. 30. The tournament will be played at Penney High School in Hamilton. The highest seed in each game will be the home team, dressed in white, seated on the south bench, and be the home team on the scoreboard. The lower seed in each game will wear dark uniforms, seated on the north bench, and be the visitors on the scoreboard. The host team Hamilton will always wear white, be seated on the south bench, and be the home team on the scoreboard. Attendees/participants are reminded to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Concessions will be open. A live stream of the tournament will be available to view on our YouTube channel.

Jan. 14 @ Chillicothe Brookﬁeld 40, Gallatin 30 Chillicothe 42, Gallatin 39 Boys Andon Allen 1 pin Draven Wright 1 pin Rodell Sperry 2 pins Jacob Maize 2 pins Draygan Schweizer 2 pins Gage Wright 2 pins Gabe Parker forfeit win, pin Reggie Arnold exhibition pin Tyler Tustison exhibition pin Gallatin 30, Brookﬁeld 24 Gallatin 42, Chillicothe 12 3RD PLACE Girls Jaiden Rainey forfeit win Makayla Rainey forfeit win, pin Maddi Michael forfeit win, win by default Christin Burns 2 forfeit wins Caragan Baker 2 pins Betty Rogers 2 forfeit wins Kaydence Clevenger forfeit win Jan. 12 @ Polo Gallatin 47 Albany 18 Boys Gallatin 45 Polo 3 Boys Gallatin 45 Wayne, Ia. 6 Boys Gallatin 42 Albany 0 Girls Gallatin 33 Polo 18 Girls Gallatin 40 South Harrison 0 Girls Results from Jan. 19 will be included in next week’s issue of the Gallatin North Missourian.

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Maysville won Tuesday's junior varsity contest, 40-33. Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd

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Lady Bulldogs Gallatin's girls started strong against Maysville on Tuesday but couldn't keep pace in the second half. The Lady Bulldogs led, 10-6, at the end of the first quarter but fell behind, 18-14, at the break. The Lady Wolverines took a 26-13 scoring advantage in the second half. The Lady Bulldogs look for a conference victory on Friday against South Harrison and Saturday against Princeton. Gallatin's jayvee girls came away with a 42-32 victory over Maysville on Tuesday. Alex Endicott led the way with 13 points, followed by Adison Pratt 8, Olivia Woody 8, Addie Riley 6, Kylie Stagner 5 and Maddie Kirk 2. Player FG FTPts. A

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Commission approves vehicle for sheriff; clock lights need repair Deputy Jared HoJury trials suspended in Daviess County gan met with the commission to discuss All jury trials and hearings scheduled in the 43rd Judicial CirCOMMISSION options for procuring cuit (Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, and Livingston counan additional sheriff ties) up through Feb. 26 will be cancelled or rescheduled, per department vehicle. Financadministrative order issued Jan. 14 by Ryan W. Horsman, presiding options from several local ing judge of the circuit. banks were discussed. David This administrative order is issued in conjunction with the Cox made a motion to approve Supreme Court of Missouri, which authorizes judicial circuits to the purchase of an additional respond to the COVID-19 pandemic under operational directives vehicle; Wayne Uthe seconded, which were issued last summer. and the motion passed, 3-0. Aaron McVicker, McClure received a $150 fine for operatEric Corwin met with the commission to discuss getting Engineering, spoke to the coming a vehicle without a valid the lights on the clock tower mission by phone to advise driver’s license. fixed. The commission will look them he had been in touch with Gunnar Goll pled guilty to into finding another electrician MoDOT’s Dave Earls, asking if tampering with a motor vehicle. anything has changed on pos- His sentence assessment has to work on them. Cheryl Alexander, Daviess sible upcoming bridge projects. been ordered. County Health Director, spoke Projected construction costs for A jury trial was set for Tommy to the commission by phone to bridge 262001.5 is determined Hines for Aug. 19 and 20 for the advise them of ongoing Corona- to be $420, 000 including about charges of sexual abuse, C felovirus cases in Daviess County. $90,000 in engineering fees. The ny, and domestic assault. Cheryl advised as of the morn- issue was continued. A jury trial was set for WilGreg Coons and Gary Jones liam D. Johnson for June 23. He ing of Jan. 13, the county had 593 total cases with 109 actives, met with the commission to dis- is charged with possession of several in the hospital, 471 out of cuss courthouse security and controlled substance, D felony, isolation, and 13 deaths. Cheryl new procedures in place for and four misdemeanors: receivstated she has finished up the 2021. ing stolen property, 2 counts James Lewis, road and of unlawful possession of drug first 50 vaccinations and is ready to do more as soon as more vac- bridge supervisor, met with the paraphernalia, and unlawful commission to update them on possession of marijuana. cine is received. Roger Wilson, Sheridan work this week. His crew has Timothy Mikes pled guilty to Township resident, met with the been working in the shop this three felonies: second degree commission to express concern week. The mower will be mow- burglary, D felony; stealing, D about a tube on 180th Street. The ing in Benton Township. felony; and first degree property This information is taken damage, E felony. His sentence commission will investigate to see if it is a county tube or town- from the minutes of the Jan. assessment has been ordered. ship tube and report back to Mr. 13, 2021, meeting of the Daviess George Phelps pled guilty to County Commission. All com- DWI aggravated, D felony. His Wilson. Kyle Taft, Gallatin Christian missioners were present. sentencing is set for Feb. 10. Church, spoke to the commisA warrant was issued to The following sion by phone to ask permission Brandon Pooler for failure to cases were heard by to have a prayer around the flagappear on probation violation Judge Ryan Horspole during the inauguration. for theft charges. The six previman on Jan. 13: Permission granted. ously enforced sentences were Kyle Couzens pled Jay Hart, Grand River Heatto be served consecutively. Poolguilty to domestic assault, mising, met with the commission to er was released on a five-year demeanor, and was sentenced discuss repairs to the boiler syssupervised probation on June to one year jail time, execution of tem in the courthouse. He will 12, 2020. sentence suspended, two years work with the custodian to flush A jury trial was set for Kolprobation. He was ordered to the system again and repair any bey Sandgren for July 19. He is serve 48 hours shock jail time. leaks found. charged with attempted escape Allison Derwinis pled guilty David Roll, EMD, spoke to from confinement, E felony. to 2 counts of stealing, D felony; the commission by phone to disA jury trial was set for Oct. 27, 3 counts of possession of concuss his 2021 budget. 28, and 29, for Amber Gann and trolled substance, D felony; Sheriff Larry Adams met Toni Yarbrough for the charge of forgery, D felony; first degree with the commission to discuss domestic assault, B felony. harassment, E felony; abuse of his 2021 budget. Probation was revoked for elderly, and speeding. Her senThe commission went into Melanie Myers on suspended tence assessments have been closed session from 10:45-11 imposition of sentence – five ordered. a.m. for security purposes. years in the DOC. The court Cody Galloway was senJon Dwiggins, Howe and maintains authority under 120tenced to five years in the MisCompany, met with the comday institutional treatment prosouri Department of Correcmission to discuss BRO and Soft gram for her charge of possestions (DOC) for possession of Match Funds available to Dasion of controlled substance, D controlled substance, D felony. viess County, and the changesTHIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE felony. ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES He also was sentenced to five in allocation from MoDOT that Civil cases filed: Rachel days jail time for speeding and are coming. Cavin, Pattonsburg, vs. Scott COUNTY

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Cavin, Pattonsburg, dissolution of marriage. Associate Division Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases on Jan. 5: Colton D. Allen, Trenton, no valid license, $300. Ann Alexander, Leawood, KS, speeding (91 in 70 zone), suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 15 hours community service. Robert Nunez-Santana, Olathe, speeding (102 in 70 zone), 48 hours jail, $250. Gage A. Lee, Cameron, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service. Victor Jimenez-Lopez, Des Moines, IA, no valid license, $300; speeding (94 in 70 zone) $155.50. Austin W. Anzalone, Lake in the Hills, IL, following too closely, $60.50; speeding (127 in 70 zone), 48 hours jail, $250; failed to signal, $60.50. Reese T. Dilley, Cameron, speeding (94 in 60 zone), 48 hours jail, $250. Jeremy Miller-Verduyn, Dunkerton, IA, violation of order of protection, 48 hours jail. Assessor’s Oﬃce Daviess County businesses must call the assessor’s office if they wish e-file assessment sheets, to get a PIN. PIN was purposely omitted from business assessment sheets. The assessor and staff are currently in the field, picking up new construction. Recorder’s Oﬃce Marriage licenses issued: Darius Eugene Horst, 23, and

Leah Weaver Zimmerman, 25, both of Breckenridge.

Quit Claim Deeds Lots and partial lot in Jamesport from Sandra E. Dustman to Richard T. Dustman; tract in Jackson Township from Sandra E. Dustman to Richard T. Dustman; Lake Viking lot #3141 from Ryland and Allison Burnett to Richard Riddell. Warranty Deeds Tracts in Marion Township from Dale Farms Inc. to Merlin D. Bozarth, trustee of the Merlin D. Bozarth Revocalbe Trust, and M. Dianne Bozarth, trustee of the M. Dianne Bozarth Revocable Trust; tract in Benton Township from Kenneth A. O’Hare and Danna O’Hare and David O’Hare and Daniel O’Hare and Randy Netherton and Michael Netherton and Sheryl Perry to Christopher M. McDaniel, trustee of the Christopher M. McDaniel Living Trust. Distribution Deeds Tract in Benton Township from Edward M. Manring, successor trustee of the W. Lyle Warford and Donna Lee Warford Revocable Trust, to Warford Brothers LLC of Daviess County; partial block in Pattonsburg from Edward M. Manring, successor trustee of the W. Lyle Warford and Donna Lee Warford Revocable Trust, to David Warford; lots in Pattonsburg and tract in Benton Township from Edward M. Manring, successor trustee of the W. Lyle Warford and Donna Lee Warford Revocable Trust, to W. Lee Warford. Beneﬁciary Deeds Lots in Pattonsburg and tract in Benton Township from W. Lee and Linda G. Warford to W. Lee Warford and Linda G. Warford, trustees of the Lee and Linda Warford Revocable Trust; tract in Salem Township from Max and Betty Courter to Max and Betty Courter, trustees of the Max and Betty Courter Revocable Trust; tract in Jamesport Township from Sylvia Graber to Church of God in Christ, Mennonite; tract in Jamesport Township, tracts in Grand River Township and tracts in Jackson Township from Sylvia Graber to Regina Koehn, Nathan Graber and Marcus Graber, an undivided one-third interest each, LDPS; lot in Gallatin from Judy F. Haddock to Jeffrey Donovan LDPS. Collector’s Deed for Lands Sold for Delinquent Taxes at Third Sale Lake Viking lot #2221 from Daviess County Collector Pam McNeel to David G. Bowerman.

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Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report

THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 1/12/21 3:20 pm – Coffey civil stand by. 5:04 pm – Car accident in Altamont. Assisting with traffic control. 1/13/21 9 am – Court in session. 10:37 am – Gallatin investigation. 11:16 am – Winston investigation. 1:23 pm – Winston domestic investigation. • Lori Bolin, 59, Cameron, was arrested and taken to Daviess DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDRJ) for a probation violation on original charges of 3rd degree domestic assault. Bond was set at $20,000 cash only. • Levi Manning, 28, Kansas City, was arrested and taken to DDRJ for failure to appear on original charges of operating vehicle without a valid license. Bond set at $500 cash only.

• Shannon Polson, 35, Des Moines, IA, was arrested and taken to DDRJ for failure to appear on original charges of operating vehicle on highway without a valid license. Bond set at $416.50 cash only. 1/14/21 9:56 am – Pattonsburg investigation. • Joshua Fletcher, 25, Independence, was arrested and taken to DDRJ for operating vehicle on highway without a valid license, drug paraphernalia, failure to drive within single lane on roadway, and operating motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Bond set at $3,000 cash only. 1/15/21 • Multiple slide offs due to bad weather. 1/16/21 9:20 am – Kidder well-being

check. 4:51 pm – Assisting stranded motorist on Highway 6. • Hannah Mehrhoff, 20, Trenton, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for a probation violation on original charges of possession of controlled substance. Bond set at $10,000 cash only. 1/17/21 Nothing to report. 1/18/21 10:20 pm – Gallatin investigation. • Jackie D. Berten Jr., 55, Gallatin, was arrested and taken to DDRJ for a 12 hour detox. • Brandon Pooler, 20, Independence, was arrested and taken to DDRJ for failure to appear for a probation violation on original charges of tampering with motor vehicle and resisting arrest for felony. Bond set at $20,000 cash only.

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Deaths

Charles F. Trotter 1958-2021 Charles F. “Snarf” Trotter, 62, Gallatin, died Jan. 13, 2021, at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron. Charles was born April 20, 1958, to Charles James and Murvle Loetta (Parish) Trotter in Houston, TX. Charles served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Bailey and Paula Monien; brother, Tom Trotter; and a nephew. Survivors include daughters, Sara (Jason) Thomson and Jessica Kelley, both of Gallatin; four grandchildren; brother, Bob Hewitt; sister, LaDonna Trotter of Gallatin; one nephew; two nieces; and two great nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the funeral home to help with final expenses. Cremation entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com Betty L. Lasater 1934 - 2021 Betty L. Lasater, 86, Cameron, passed away on Jan. 16 at Redwood Care Center in Cameron. Betty was born to Joe Ball, Sr., and Ellen (Stuart) Ball in Koshkonong, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dorothy Wilson and Jean Talton; brother Joe Ball, Jr., first husband Dale Chambers, and second husband Milton Lasater. She is survived by her children, Barbara Carpenter of Cameron; Michael (Ann) Lasater; Michelle (Scott) Turner; and Patrick (Susan) Lasater; 13 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Graveside service was held Jan. 19 at at Lick Fork Cemetery, Gallatin. Hazel Marie Hasting 1953-2021 Hazel Marie Hasting, 67, Gallatin, formerly of St. Joseph, died Jan. 9, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She was born June 17, 1953, in Atchison, KS, daughter of Mildred and Frank Ferrier. She attended Benton High School. Hazel was preceded in death by her father and stepson, Marion Hasting. She is survived by her mother; son, Joshua Hasting; daughter, Carol Anthony of Jamesport; siblings, Carolyn, Barbara, Diane, Charles, Steven, Mary Ann, Frank, Laura; her boyfriend; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hazel has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Hazel Hasting Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. Joyce Narron 1945-2021 Joyce Narron, 75, Bethany, died on Jan. 12, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1945, in rural Daviess County, the daughter of Elvin and Helen (Stafford) Miller. They preceded her in death. She was a talented pianist that played at hundreds of church services throughout her life. She was an avid hunter of

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rocks and Native American artifacts, and was known for her unique collection. Survivors include her siblings Richard Miller and Karen Maroon; children Donnie (Jody) Fountain, and Jimmy David; and four grandchildren. Private family services and burial will be held under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. There is no scheduled family visitation. Memorials may be made to Hickory Creek Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Wyatt Huntley Estes 2020–2021 Wyatt Huntley Estes, beloved infant son of Garret and Sadie Estes, became one of God’s angels

early morning of Jan. 12, 2021. In his four months and one day of life, he brought joy, happiness, and most certainly love to everyone who met him. He was such a happy, handsome, cuddly and loving little boy. He was an amazing little boy who was full of smiles. In addition to his parents, survivors include his big brother, Bentley Estes, age three; big sister, Harlynne Estes, age two; grandparents, Shawn and Diane Estes, Michael and Trinity Hibler, and Lindsey and Aaron Morrow; great-grandparents, Mary and Flint Hibler, Kathy and David Stump, and David Cline; aunts and uncles, Shelby Hibler, Austin Estes, Jesse and Brittany Estes, and Kyara Morrow; cousins, Princeton Adkins, Oliver Estes, Olivia Estes and

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Vernon Lee ‘Whitey’ Wortman 1948-2021 Vernon Lee “Whitey” Wortman, 72, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 2021, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. Whitey was born on Nov. 15, 1948, in Cameron. He was the son of Carl “Unkie” and Evelyn (Taylor) Bradley. Whitey was a graduate of Gallatin High School. He worked as a radiator assembler at Modines. On Aug. 13, 1970, he was united in marriage to Charlene Moody. Whitey was ornery and enjoyed joking around with people and having a good time. He loved to walk, watch wrestling, and spend time at Casey’s and the coﬀee shop. Whitey loved kids, especially his grandkids. You never knew what Whitey was going to say or do. He never met a stranger and liked to visit with people. Whitey will be dearly missed. Whitey was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlene; brother-in-law, John Wood; son, James Dean Wortman; and stepson, Chad. Survivors include: son, David (Brenda Miller) Wortman of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Mazzy, Ursula, and Wallace Wortman, all of Los Angeles; sister, Carla (Doug) Feigly of Lake Viking; and brother, Charles “Blackie” (Faye) Wortman of Gallatin. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members also survive. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Active Aging Resource Center in care of the funeral home. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. The funeral service will be live streamed on the Stith Family Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service (1 p.m.) at the funeral home. Burial: Brown Cemetery, Gallatin. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

Sherry Jane McLaughlin 1940-2021 Sherry Jane (Wilson) McLaughlin was born on June 12, 1940, at the home of her grandmother, Lucy Lee, in Gallatin. She was the daughter of Claude and Georgia (Lee) Wilson. She passed away on Jan. 13, 2021. Sherry Jane attended Kidder schools, graduating in 1958. After high school, she graduated from Platte-Gard Business College and worked at Missouri Water and Steam in St. Joseph. On June 18, 1960, she married Ronald Allen McLaughlin in Kidder. They lived in Hamilton where she worked at the International Shoe Factory, working in the office. To this union were born Annette (Mark) Simmons of Higginsville; Sarah Jane McLaughlin, who died in infancy; Dana (Robert) White of Manhattan, KS; and Melanie Walley (Chip Sutton) of Stewartsville. While her children were in school, Sherry Jane worked at the McDonald Tea Room in Gallatin. She moved to the Lick Fork community in 1966 where she lived for 54 years. Sherry Jane enjoyed the farm where she took care of the cattle, chickens and garden. She was a past member of the Rebekah chapter in Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, infant daughter Sarah Jane, two grandchildren, Keegan White and Ryan Simmons; and five siblings. She is survived by her daughters; seven grandchildren, Kaylea (Ishmael) Siryon, Katherine Walley (Titus Glover), Katelin (Blake) Cundiff, Rachel (Christian) Turner, Sarah Walley, Ross Simmons and Heath Walley; and five great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held due to COVID. Friends were invited to call at Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton, on Jan. 16, 2021. Memorials may be made in Sherry’s memory to Three Rivers Hospice of Cameron.

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NOTICE To all persons interested in the Estate of Lola F. Critten, Decedent. The undersigned, Kenneth D. Critten, acting as Successor Trustee under a Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the Decedent may be paid by the Successor Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Successor Trustee is 26764 285th Street, Gallatin, MO 64640. All creditors of the Decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. Kenneth D. Critten, Successor Trustee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI AT GALLATIN — Case No. 20DV-CC00032 Michael K. Harris, and Connie S. Harris, Plaintiffs, v. Dennis Lee Hamilton, and Judith A. Hamilton, and the Unknown Beneficiaries, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Donees, Alienees, Legatees, Administrators, Trustees, Mortgagees, Trustees, and Legal Representatives of Dennis Lee Hamilton or Judith A. Hamilton, and All Other Persons, Corporations, or Successors Claiming By, Through or Under Dennis Lee Hamilton or Judith A. Hamilton, Defendants. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to the above-named Defendants: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Daviess, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Declaratory Judgment and to Quiet Title, and which affects the following described property: All of Lot #2138 of Valkyrie Valley Sub-division, a sub-division of part of Sections Eight (8), Nine (9), Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), and Twenty (20), in Township Fifty-nine (59) North, of Range Twenty-eight (28) West in Daviess County, Missouri. The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Drew F. Davis, P.O. Box 610, Cameron, Missouri 64429. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within forty-five (45) days after the date of the first publication of this notice (or other date to which the deadline is extended by the Court), judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 20th day of November 2020 /s/ Pam Howard, Circuit Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Date of first publication: 1/20/2021

Louis ‘Jack’ Finwick 1933-2021 Louis A. “Jack” Finwick, 87, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. He was born April 9, 1933, in Sheldon, Missouri to Elmer L. and Doris I. Paxton. Jack married Lela Arlene Salisbury on February 20, 1976. She survives of the home. Jack spent most of his life farming in the Hamilton area, later years being a winter Texan, where he made friends from all over the United States, even from across the pond, as he called it. He had a great gift of gab and an amazing sense of humor. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 285, where he was a post commander. He also was a past president of the Young Farmers Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; ﬁrst wife, Jeannette; daughter, Janet Keever; granddaughter, Melissa Finwick; and great-grandson, Matthew Eberhart. Survivors include his wife, Arlene; daughters, Linda Ross (Robert), Debbie Wiedmaier (George Lauderdale), and Nancy Rivera (Joseph); son, Randy Finwick (Lyn); 10 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; brother, Charles Finwick (Sandy) of Orville, California; sister, Louise Melinski (Jack) of Leesburg, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was a member of Missouri Cremation Services. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family suggests donations to American Legion Post 285 or Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www. missouricremation.com.

10 Altamont United Methodist We have missed having services since October of 2020. Hopefully, we can get back the first Sunday in February. We hope COVID will leave forever. Pastor Marilyn has been giving messages on the church website for those who watch from home. Her message on Sunday was “Voices from God Can Play a Major Roll.” We give a big ‘thank you’ to James Wilson and Beverly Hunter for the delicious plates of Christmas cookies and fudge given to our church families. Sunday School lesson for December and January have been on justice, law and history, honoring God. Our sympathy to the family of Sherry Jane McLaughlin. Sherry attended the Altamont Methodist Church when a teenager for several years. We have new prayer pals for 2021. Remember your pal each day and may God bless our nation. First Christian Church Pastor Kyle Taft’s sermon topic for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was “Every Child A Wanted Child,” based on Psalm 139:13-18. Announcements and opening prayer were given by Stacey Maxwell. Emily Miller gave the children’s message. Prayer requests include Georgia Creason and our Na-

By Pastor/Evangelist Kirk Pugsley 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Jameson Christian Church

tional Guard troops deployed to cial music followed by Pastor Washington Robert too Nelson’s sermon “Let Do youDC everforfeelthe likePresiyou've wandered far from God? dential Inauguration. Light Shine”. The main Do you feel like God is just tooYour far away? Twenty-three youthif He went Do you wonder stillice cares?scripture that was used in his skating Sunday evening in St. sermon was Matthew 5:13-16. you answered yes group to any of these Joseph.IfThe next youth The service was closed with the meetingor is Bible study who for would singing youaknow someone answerof “I Need Thee Every grades 7-12 p.m. on Jan. invited 31. Hour.” yes, at you6 are especially to: An in depth look at the book of Revelation. A time of fellowship was held First Baptist Church Jan. 24 – Pastor Daniel Peli- following the worship service. chowski will lead morning wor- On Wednesday, the Ladies Bible to hear the message: ship and present a message Study Group will meet at 10am. 2nd Chestnut Street, Jameson “Intentional Discipleship,” Wednesday Evening the Youth Live-Stream option will be avail- Group will meet at 6:30 pm and Fellowship 9 a.m. • Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. the Adult Evening Bible Study able. Pastor/Evangelist Kirk willPugsley meet at 7 pm. Pioneer By Club Meeting and Group The monthly Ladies FellowREACH Youth will meet each 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Wednesday in January from 5:30 ship Breakfast will be held Jan. If you would like to p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Jameson Choir practice at 30 at 8am. Christian Church in thisSchool time9ofam fellowship just 7:30 p.m. 2nd Chestnut Street, Jamesonjoin • Sunday bring a covered dish and join the Friends in Christ Fellowship/Refreshments 9:45am • Worship Service 10:15 am We watched the message ladies for a good breakfast and a from our homes. The praise wonderful time. United Methodist Church song was, “Another in the Fire”. Pastor Brad Dush opened Donna Swofford Cushman We were in week three of the sermon series, “Better Deci- the service with prayer as Sue 1947-2021 sions, Fewer Regrets” by Andy played the prelude. The scripDonna Swofford Cushman, age 73, passed Stanley of North Point Church in ture was 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 leadaway peacefully at home in her sleep in the early Atlanta, Georgia. The message ing to the sermon “Anyone Up morning hours of January 11, 2021, due to a was based on Genesis 39:9 and There? – Pressing In and Not degenerative lung disease. She was being cared 41:33-40. Small group time was Stepping Away”. for at home by her son and daughter-in-law. Our Methodist church will held virtually. By Pastor/Evangelist Pugsley SheKirk is preceded in death by father, Donald be starting a partnership with a Lake Viking Church Swofford; mother, Viola (Henderson) Swofford; and brother, Steve as a misThe worship service began church in Mozambique 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Swofford. with the song “Learning to Lean sion project. She is survived by sisters Susie Fuert, Penny Perkins; son, Ryan New prayer requests are for on Jesus.” Johnny Brown, the Kasper-Cushman; nieces, April Muller Klusman, Macon Schweizer, Worship Leader then lead the the family of Whitey Wortman. Morgan Kieser; and nephew, Matthew Swofford. There will be no dine in/carry congregation in singing “I Have Born Jan. 27, 1947, in Chillicothe, Missouri to Donald and Viola out dinner in January. Decided to Follow Jesus”. Swofford, she grew up in Gallatin, Missouri, on the family farm Bonnie Berg sang the spewhere she developed a love of animals and the outdoors. She attended 1st grade in the one room schoolhouse down the road at Splawn Ridge, and 2nd through 12th grades at the Gallatin public school graduating with the class of 1965. She enjoyed school, at the end of the current school Wiederholt each presented a earned excellent grades, and took pride in her work as headline year. The board unanimously counselor’s report. writer and sports editor for the Galamo school newspaper. Donna accepted the two resignations. Members present approved was an FHA (Future Homemakers of America) member, pep club Dr. Bryan Copple presented payment of the January 2021 member, and class treasurer her junior and senior years. She was his report, then reviewed the bills except for one check. That a member of the homecoming royal party as a senior. She has been Green Hills Regional Planning check was later approved to be remembered by classmates as “bouncy and peppy.” – Hazard Mitigation Plan for paid with one abstention. The She earned a bachelor’s degree in 1969 in elementary education Daviess County. The board ap- meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. from Northwest Missouri State University where she met lifelong proved the Daviess County Haz- and adjourned at 6:25 p.m. The friend Sharon Kavanaugh, and her ex-husband John Cushman with ard Mitigation Plan. next meeting will be held Tueswhom she later had one child. Carrie Crouse and Deanna day, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Donna taught elementary school in the Park Hill district from 1970 to 1999. She spent the majority of those years teaching kindergarten. While teaching full-time, she earned a Master’s Continued from Page 9 degree in counseling, and worked in leadership roles with the NEA Teachers Union and Democratic politics. She was once rated Timber Estes; and many more ny Assembly of God Church. Lita among the top 500 schoolteachers in the greater Kansas City metro aunts, uncles, cousins and fam- worked in law enforcement as a region. ily. prison guard and dispatcher. After retirement there was no slowing down for her as she dove Wyatt was preceded in death She is survived by her hushead-first into Missouri Democratic politics, particularly in Clay by great-grandparents, Landon band; children, Jerry Moore of County Missouri, but over the course of decades the state would and Patricia Estes. Jamesport, Elsie Terry, Sarah feel ripples of her splash. An organizer to the core, Donna could A visitation was held Jan. 16 Moore of Gilman City; sisters: bring people together for a cause and get the most out of them. at Bram Funeral Home in Ham- Dorothy Cottrell, Deborah McTireless, enthusiastic, cheerful, and dedicated describe her work ilton. Memorials may be made in Culley, twin sister, Rita Terry of on numerous political campaigns and she was a pivotal force in the Wyatt’s memory to a savings ac- Jamesport; two grandchildren; successful election of many candidates. She fought for women’s count that has been established and three great-grandchildren. rights, LGBTQ rights, workers rights and was known as a friend to at BTC Bank in Gallatin. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, labor and labor unions. Jan. 21 at Bethany Assembly of Lita Terry She earned multiple awards for her work with the NEA and God Church; burial at the Pilot 1956-2021 Democrat politics including but not limited to 2003-2004 MNEALita Terry, 64, Gilman City, Grove #2 Cemetery, Jamesport. PAC Donor award; 2004 Clay County Democrat Woman of the Year; Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, died Jan. 17, 2021 at her home. 2007 Clay County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) True On Dec. 4, 1975, Lita married Jan. 20, Assembly of God Church, Blue Award; 2009 6th District Women’s Democratic Club Woman of Larrie E. Terry in Gilman City. Bethany. Memorial donations to the Year; 2012 Northland Democratic Club Bestowment of lifetime the Harrison County Hospice. She was a member of the Bethamembership; 2020 CCDCC Lifetime Achievement Award. A particular personal honor for her, one that she cherished, was when in 2004 she was asked by Missouri Democratic Party officials to give the state’s roll call on stage at the national convention in the many scholarships availScholar-Link is currently Boston. Governor Bob Holden had been campaigning in the state able, read the instructions or go open. Applications must be suband was unable to be at the convention. In his absence, Donna to the Qualifying Questions. By mitted on-line only and the deadCushman got the call. She was given only a few notes after being answering the Qualifying Ques- line for submitting applications told about the opportunity in the afternoon. tions, students can quickly de- is March 1, 2021. Persons with She was artistic in every way, and enjoyed film, books, poetry, termine if they qualify for one or questions or needing help can container gardening, music, home decorating, theater, crossmore of the many scholarships contact the Community Founwords, Public Broadcasting, dogs, and cats, and traveling solo or administered by the Communi- dation of Northwest Missouri at with friends and family. San Diego, CA, and Grand Marais, MN, ty Foundation. If the student is 816-232-2022 for support. were particular favorite destinations to visit with her sisters Penny “linked” to at least one scholarand Susie, niece Morgan, and friends. ship, then they proceed to creatShe developed close relationships with her surrogate son, Scott Est. 1864 . . . “News” every week! ing an account and applying for Clark, and adoptive granddaughter, Phuong Tran, who both prothe scholarships. Gallatin vided her with much joy and love. Donna has been referred to as a This is the fourth year for second mom on many occasions, and as a friend countless times. Scholar-Link to be available It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Donna Cushman, to graduating seniors of the but do look forward to a remembrance and celebration of life to be 18-county region plus a few exheld in a year’s time. Donna left behind a legacy that was outsized ceptions that are allowed by speonly by her heart, which knew no bounds. cific scholarship applications. Donna will be dearly remembered. This number continues to grow In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to • City resulting from the generosity Union Mission, Kansas City, MO • Great Plains Society for the Preof individuals, families, orgavention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Merriam, KS • CCDCC Clay Call 660-663-2154 nizations, and businesses who County Democratic Central Committee, Clay County, MO or go to believe in giving back to tomorNorthMissourian.com row’s leaders.

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R-5 Board extends Supt. Copple’s contract The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education extended Supt. Bryan Copple’s contract and accepted two resignations at their Jan. 14 meeting Following a closed session for discussion of personnel, board member Jesse Bird motioned to add a year to Dr. Copple’s contract through June 30, 2024. Tim Bradford seconded, and the vote carried 7-0. The board was also presented with two resignations. The first was high school math teacher Courtney Ray’s resignation as varsity softball coach at the end of the 2020-21 school year. The second resignation was from Kelli Milholland, art teacher at Covel D. Searcy Elementary,

School, municipal candidate filing ends for April election The filing period for municipal and school board positions ended Jan. 19 for the April 6, 2021, election. The filings for the upcoming election will be reported in next week’s issue.

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Agriculture Hay for Sale. Large Round Bales. Net wrapped. Grass Hay mostly Brome. Call 660-654-4260 CRP/Pasture Clearing With Skid Loaders. Tree/Brush Removal, Fence Removal, Brush Cutting, Food Plots, ATV Trails, Dirt Work, Etc. Call Gabe Buzzard 816-6783918 Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-3582682

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 For Rent. 1 bedroom/1 bath, refrigerator & stove. One unit downstairs and one unit upstairs. Call 660-639-2671 or 573-372-5518 Chillicothe 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.

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Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 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 Trucking & Construction, 660663-3234 or 660-334-0997. END ROLLS available $5 each! Use end rolls of newsprint to wrap items for moving or shipping, or to make some fun art projects. We support recycling. Join us by using this eco-friendly option. Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin. MANUFACTURED HOMES APPROVED. 2 level building lots on the corner of Heriman & St. Paul St. All utilities, water, sewer, natural gas on lots. Plus new concrete curb & gutter. Driveway’s cut out 4x15’. New asphalt street. Approved for tri-plex. Also, Allis Chalmers CA tractor. $1100. 660-973-1583

New 85 & 86 Ford pickup fuel tank. $75 Call 660-365-0235 Corn feed local beef. Half or Whole carcasses. Sold by hanging weight. Various sizes & prices. Available Soon. Call 660-6452316 Hancook 245 55 R 19 tires. 10.3V Ventus S1 Noble 2. Bought new but never mounted. $75/ea OBO Call 660-365-0235 please leave message. FOR SALE 2016 Skid Steer Terex R2605 with 447 hours. Attatchments included are bucket, forks, and bale stabber. Ora Graber 660973-6314

Help Wanted The Pattonsburg RII School District has a Fulltime Custodial position opening. Applications are available on-line at www.pattonsburg.k12.mo.us, or at the Superintendent’s office. You can e-mail application to Mr. Pottorff at pottorff@pattonsburg.k12.mo.us or call 660-367-2111 for any other information. Equal opportunity Employer. DAILY ROUTE DRIVER Graves Foods. Must have Class A CDL & able to lift 80lbs. COMPETITIVE PAY, HOME EVENINGS, PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS! Apply within or call 660-247-2135 Daviess County Health Department is currently seeking a clerk/ WIC Coordinator. This position is full time Monday-Friday 8AM4:30PM with most benefits after 60 days. Benefits include: Health insurance paid 80%, Life Insurance, paid Holidays, vacation and sick time and after 6 months contributory Lager’s retirement. Salary depends upon experience; you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with the WIC program and immunizations preferred but will train the right candidate. Please send resumes to Cheryl.Alexander@ lpha.mo.gov or call Cheryl @ 660-663-2414 for more information. Daviess County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer. TRUCK DRIVER: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is now accepting applications for temporary CDL Drivers. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Application information may be obtained at: Helena AgriEnterprises, LLC, 551 E Business Hwy 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Phone: 660-707-0997 EEO/AA/ M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Help Wanted Full/ Part-Time, Class D CDL required. Apply at Sur-Gro Plant Foods Co., 640 S. Clinton Street, Osborn, Mo. Ph: (816) 675-2203 Chillicothe: Grand River Health Care seeking CNA’s, Part time CMT & Nurses aide with sign-on bonus! Also hiring Dietary cook & Dietary Aide. Apply at 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe or online at Indeed. Looking for experienced help with remodeling bathroom. Steve Pew (816) 510-3294 Tonie Pew (816) 536-6132

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

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.

Real Estate For Sale: Two lots walking distance to Lake Viking. Pay for survey and one or both are yours. 479-325-8268

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816-632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-854-2949. 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 816-583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. Skidsteer work wanted. Clear fence rows, dig post holes, dirtwork, spread gravel. etc. Call Tony 660-973-6757.

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Looking for property to lease for Spring Turkey Hunting season, near Jameson preferred. Call 217-248-0935 Jamesport Community Association is now accepting bids for the mowing and snow removal at the JCA Building. Bids will need to be mailed to PO Box 215, Jamesport, MO 64648 and will be opened at the February 1, 2021 meeting. For more information, call 660684-6146

Jamesport Community Association is now accepting bids for the fixing/planting and maintenance of all flower beds on JCA properties. Bids will need to be mailed to PO Box 215, Jamesport, MO 64648 and will be opened at the February 1, 2021 meeting. For more information, call 660-684-6146.

Garage Sales New hours for Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn Hours: We will be open every Wednesday from 8-3. 1207 S. Clay, 660-663-2478. Visit our Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center or on the web at www.foodbankdaviess-county.net.

CITY OF GALLATIN

January 20, 2021

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 SUMMARY OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES General Fund

Revenue ............................................................................$839,848.66 Expenses...........................................................................$760,763.68 Transfer Out to Electric & Water Funds...............................$18,400.85 Revenues over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures .....$60,684.13

Electric Fund At left: Pictured from Pattonsburg R-2 School are Brenda Clark, sixth grade teacher, Caden McCrary, 6th grade, 3rd place, Josie Shock, 6th Grade, 1st place and VFW Commander Gary Jones. At right: Pictured from Platte City Middle School are VFW Quartermaster Carl Carder, Chloe Moritz, 8th grade, and VFW Commander Gary Jones.

Local students win Patriot Pen competition Frank Frazier VFW Post 2172 recently announced that two students from Pattonsburg were awarded prizes for the Patriot Pen Essay contest. Josie Shock received first place and Brenda Clark received third place. Second place was won by eighth grader Chloe Moritz from Platte City. Judging is determined by how well the applicants understand, develop, and present the annual theme in their essay. This year’s theme was “What is Patriotism

to Me?” Each year more than 138,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $900,000 in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine

GMS students to take MO LEAP assessment Justin Collins, Principal Gallatin Middle School, recently provided a letter to parents regarding participation in the MO LEAP assessment. In an effort to provide realtime support for educators, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is providing school districts with free access to Missouri Learning, Engagement and Preparation (MO LEAP) resources. All GMS (Grades 5-8) students will participate in the MO

LEAP assessment in order to gauge students’ current learning of grade level standards in the academic areas of English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science. GMS students will take the assessment the week of Jan. 25-29, and the schedule will be released as soon as it has been finalized by the building administrator. Please contact Mr. Collins with any questions at jcollins@gallatin.k12.mo.us or by phone (660)663-2172.

America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.

Area students excel at NWMSU

Ten local students attending Northwest Missouri State University made the fall 2020 semester honor rolls. Students on the President’s Honor Roll who maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average are Coby M. Brogan and Jerilynn L. Hoover both of Gallatin; Lilly K. Simons, Jamesport; Elisha N Westover, Kidder; and Darryen E. Ragan, Winston. Students who made the Academic Honor Roll maintained a 3.50 grade-point average or higher while handling a course load of at least 12 credit hours are Addison B. Fitzwater, Altamont; Morgan A. Corwin and Cora M. Stout both of Gallatin; Joshua S. Westover, Kidder; and Morgan T. Farrell, Winston.

Watch for this 8-part serial story coming to the North Missourian in February!

The Missouri Press Foundation and the National Newspaper Association Foundation have once again teamed together to produce an educational serial story free to all newspapers. Titled Miles and the Monarchs, this year’s serial story follows along with the titular Miles and his father as they learn life lessons and discover the stories behind some of the greatest Negro League Baseball players to ever play the game.

**RESOLUTION NO. 03-2020 approved 12/28/2020 recognizing the use of reserve funds

Water & Sewer Fund

Water Department

Revenue ............................................................................$926,235.12 Transfer in for new water meters and erts...........................$10,918.35 Expense ............................................................................$644,160.62 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures .....$292,992.85

Sewer Department

Revenue ............................................................................$476,393.44 Expense ............................................................................$424,365.76 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures .......$52,027.68

Swimming Pool Fund

Revenue ................................................................................$8,995.59 Transfer In from General Fund ............................................$15,608.76 Expense ..............................................................................$24,604.35 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures ................$0.00

Park Fund

Revenue ..............................................................................$41,487.59 Expense ..............................................................................$24,353.55 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures .......$17,134.04

Cemetery

Revenue ................................................................................$1,924.72 Transfer In from General Fund ..............................................$9,057.90 Expense ..............................................................................$10,973.81 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures ................$8.81

Band

Revenue ................................................................................$3,008.78 Expense........................................................................................$0.00 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures .........$3,008.78

Selected Bank Accounts, January 1, 2020

General Fund.....................................................................($5,558.37) Park....................................................................................$55,583.88 Swimming Pool ..................................................................$24,066.18 Band...................................................................................$12,939.85 Cemetery............................................................................$11,427.99 EL Deposit ........................................................................$119,476.00 Electric .............................................................................$193,695.79 WA Deposit ........................................................................$34,875.00 Water/Sewer .................................................................$1,425,354.82 DARE ......................................................................................$662.11 Police Education .....................................................................$967.32 Sales Tax............................................................................$64,465.97 Sales Tax CDs..................................................................$195,597.19 Transportation Tax............................................................$248,945.76 Capital Improvement Tax..................................................$110,302.76 Park Savings ......................................................................$36,332.17 Murry Foundation .................................................................$1,284.09 Cemetery CD’s.....................................................................$2,500.00 Electric Savings-Bond Payment.......................................$135,782.32 SEMA Clarifier Project ....................................................................... Sewer Replacement.........................................................$109,799.36 Sewer Reserve...................................................................$77,239.52 Sewer Debt Reserve - Bank Midwest...............................$114,127.35 Water Replacement ...........................................................$19,924.69 Water Reserve ...................................................................$23,590.59 WA/SW 12mo CD#1 .......................................................................... WA/SW 24mo CD#2 .......................................................................... Water Construction Account.............................................$237,658.43 MODNR Sceap Grant ........................................................................ -

Selected Bank Accounts, December 31, 2020

General Fund ..................................................................$71,388.36 Park .................................................................................$72,649.86 Swimming Pool................................................................$24,066.18 Band ................................................................................$15,948.63 Cemetery .........................................................................$11,436.80 EL Deposit .....................................................................$112,938.50 Electric...............................................................................$6,392.53 WA Deposit......................................................................$41,362.50 Water/Sewer ...............................................................$1,263,110.13 DARE....................................................................................$662.11 Police Education................................................................$1,967.32 Sales Tax .........................................................................$67,852.38 Sales Tax CDs ...............................................................$196,276.65 Transportation Tax .........................................................$158,288.60 Capital Improvement Tax...............................................$179,079.95 Park Savings ...................................................................$36,397.01 Murry Foundation ..............................................................$1,287.31 Cemetery CD’s ..................................................................$2,500.00 Electric Savings-Bond Payment ....................................$164,356.15 SEMA Clarifier Project .......................................................$6,963.75 Sewer Replacement ......................................................$121,396.21 Sewer Reserve ................................................................$77,344.90 Sewer Debt Reserve - Bank Midwest ............................$114,184.58 Water Replacement.........................................................$31,901.71 Water Reserve.................................................................$37,770.41 WA/SW 12mo CD#1......................................................$100,917.48 WA/SW 24mo CD#2......................................................$353,647.48 Water Construction Account ..........................................$237,658.43 MODNR Sceap Grant........................................................$8,008.00

The timing of this year’s eight-chapter story is especially serendipitous. Major League Baseball has recently announced that players from the Negro Leagues will be considered Major Leaguers. All 3,400 players, from 1920 to 1948, will be elevated to MLB status. Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920, in Kansas City, Mo., making this story particularly relevant and timely. Miles and the Monarchs centers on a father and son trip to see the final game of the 1942 Negro League World Series between the Kansas City Monarchs and the Washington-Homestead Grays. Travel along with Miles and his father as they learn life lessons and meet some of the great Negro League Baseball players in this story.

Revenue .........................................................................$1,971,544.53 Transfer in for LED cobra head lights & electric meters .................$7,482.50 Expense .........................................................................$2,139,058.04 Revenue over (under) Encumbrances & Expenditures...($160,031.01)

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Electric System..............................................................$400,000.00 Sewer Project .............................................................$1,510,100.00 Water Plant Project (Lease Purchase) ..........................$352,841.47 Water Plant Project.....................................................$3,662,489.00

I, Hattie Rains, City Clerk, hereby submit the foregoing financial review of the City of Gallatin for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and do hereby certify that it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs. If you have questions or would like additional information please contact City Hall.