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A course in Mental Health First Aid will be offered by the Gallatin First Christian Church from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The course is open to the public and free of charge. The church is located at 1501 South Main Street. Lunch is provided.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

This eight-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

For information, view emears @pfh.org or call 660-665-1962.

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

Topics covered are as follows: ● Depression & mood disorders ● Anxiety disorders

● Trauma ● Psychosis ● Substance Use disorders Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan ● Assess for risk of suicide or harm ● Listen non-judgmentally ● Give reassurance & info ● Encourage appropriate professional help ● Encourage self-help and other support strategies ● Interventions Learned When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing: ● Panic attacks ● Suicidal thoughts or behaviors ● Non-suicidal self-injury ● Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions) ● Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use ● Reaction to a traumatic event The opportunity to practice — through role plays, scenarios, and activities — makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.

As in past years, a comprehensive selection of free medical services will be offered to the public from 8 until 11 a.m.

The CRMC Foundation, which will observe its 25-year anniversary in 2020, will once again host the event. The theme for this year’s health fair is “Riding the Wave to Better Health.”

Warren McElwain, CRMC Board President, indicated that numerous people have been helped by the free screenings offered over the past 16 years.

He stated, “The CRMC Board of Directors and the CRMC Foundation Board of Directors both support this as the most important event the medical center can sponsor to benefit area residents.”

Health fair participants should take note that the traffic flow for this year’s event will again start in the Orthopedic & Rehab Center. From a convenience standpoint, attendees may park at the south end of the CRMC campus.

Registration will take place in the waiting room of the Orthopedic & Rehab Center, and lab testing

will take place in the adjacent Physical Therapy Department.

During the course of Saturday morning, various tests, medical screenings, and counseling services will be provided to the public at no charge. A broad panel of lab tests will include anemia, blood sugar, thyroid, cholesterol panel, iron, GFR, and BUN/creatinine. Participants are encouraged to fast after midnight to facilitate accurate lab results. A kidney function screening for urine protein will also be available, as will glucose testing and diabetes education.

Joseph F. Abrutz, Jr., CRMC administrator, advised, “Cameron Regional takes its community benefit responsibilities very seriously and makes every effort to provide extensive testing and services designed to improve the well-being of area residents. We hope our patients and friends will take advantage of these free offerings.”

Several physicians will be participating in this year’s event: Avon Coffman, D.O., Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), will be available for questions/concerns; Marija Tonkovic, M.D., will perform skin (continued on page 3)

Access II reveals plans for accessible fitness facility, targets $600,000 goal Access II Independent Living Center is currently working with a local contractor to finalize plans for a Community Wellness Center. The proposed facility is to be located on property already owned by Access II ILC, inside the Industrial Park located off Highway 6 in Gallatin.

The 10,000 sq.ft. facility will be open to the public and will serve two main functions. One side of the facility will be a fully accessible fitness center with 24-hour key fob access. Community members will have the option to purchase memberships for a monthly fee and some may qualify for memberships on a sliding scale.

The design of the facility and the equipment inside will allow for people both with and without disabilities to work toward their fitness and rehabilitation goals.

This will be the only public fitness center of

its kind in the area where a person who uses a wheelchair or assistive device will have access to this type of equipment.

“We are excited for what the future holds with this project” said Jessica Adkins, Access II Marketing and Development Director. “We know this is a big project, but we also know that the need for these services is great, and this is something our community and our consumers need to be healthy and independent.”

The Wellness Center will also house a large community room with a fully accessible kitchen, bathroom and shower, tables and chairs and will be available to public and private groups, community classes, and events.

Plans for the facility also include classrooms, accessible men’s and women’s locker rooms, (continued on page 3)

‘Murder in Amish Country’ subject of recent ID documentary

Samuel Bomtreger

The Investigation Discovery (ID) channel recently premiered a 6-episode series called “Murder in Amish Country.”

The subject of the first episode which aired Oct. 4, “Twisted Confession,” was the murder by poison of Anna Borntreger in Harrison County, MO. Horrific details about the murder were presented during the documentary.

The Borntregers lived in the Amish community northwest of Bethany where Samuel was a well-liked cabinet maker who manufactured furniture still in use at the Harrison County courthouse.

Anna, the mother of Samuel’s five children, died on Dec. 4, 2006, of what was originally thought to be liver failure following a lengthy illness.

Ten years later, Borntreger walked into a sheriff ’s office in Kentucky, where he was then living, and told authorities that he had killed his wife through the use of poison while he was living in Missouri.

According to the ID channel, Harrison County authorities at first were incredulous that Borntreger, a devout man who was well known around Bethany, would have poisoned his wife.

The ID channel broadcast

lengthy portions of police interviews in which Borntreger quietly admitted that he had poisoned his wife over a long period of time using large doses of Tylenol in the beginning and then antifreeze and battery acid when Anna didn’t die fast enough to suit him.

The broadcast disclosed that Borntreger had a secret life where he was having an affair with a nanny who was caring for his wife and children at a time when Anna was becoming increasingly ill.

One of the most shocking moments in the documentary came when Borntreger told au-

thorities that he had fed his wife anti-freeze in her sweet tea and then began injecting her anally with battery acid. He was heard to complain that he had burned his fingers while handling the battery acid. He agreed with the officers that it was a painful way to die.

Despite his confession, authorities had a dilemma that they did not have any physical evidence indicating that Anna did not die a natural death. Her body was exhumed from an Amish cemetery but medical examiners could not find any traces of harmful substances. (continued on page 3)

Gallatin business square to stage (mostly) free Halloween fun for young and old alike

The next hometown festival promises to be a “bootiful” thing when Gallatin hosts is 4th Annual Scare-onthe-Square on Saturday, Oct. 26.

This popular family activity for Halloween is scheduled annually on the Saturday before Halloween. Volunteers and local organizations make the festival possible.

This year Gallatin Men’s Club will be offering Boo-B-Q concessions; main stage sponsor Made From Scratch (food truck) be selling food all day.

No admission is charged to attend the Scare-on-the-

Square events. “Trunk or Treat” is to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Participating vehicles will be located on East Grand or on North Market streets. No drive-thru traffic will be allowed on these streets during this event.

Pre-registration for trunk-or-treat entries can be made on FriendsofGallatin.org but registrations, although recommended and appreciated, are not required. Non-profit organizations are welcome.

A Halloween costume contest begins at 5:30 p.m. A $1 entry fee per category applies to those entering the

costume contest. Anyone interested in donating candy or drawing prizes is much appreciated. The judging of carved pumpkins displayed at the festival will follow the costume contest. Games will also be held on the courthouse lawn. Activities will conclude with a free movie, weather permitting.

For more information, call chairperson Bethany Vandiver at 660.334.0876 (email Bethany_vandiver@icloud. com) or call Kate Chrisman at 663.7912 To preregister, visit FriendsofGallatin.org for an entry form.

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OPINION

Oct. 16, 2019

An empty gesture?

Is the cup half empty or half full? Let me ask this in another way.

When a child positions her hand like a gun, points, and flexes her thumb as if pulling the trigger, do you see a hate crime to be prosecuted or a thoughtless gesture by a kid unaware of consequences?

Recently a 13-year-old Overland Park (KS) girl was arrested and charged with a felony for pointing her fingers, gun like, at fellow middle school students. This caused much public outrage about authoritative overreaction and abuse. Authorities now say the girl may not face a charge of felony threatening. The Off the Editor’s Spike... next court date is set for Dec. 17.

The incident occurred in September.

Her parents were away. The girl was previously involved in reported cases of bullying by classmates who, she says, provoked the gesture.

The school principal investigated, then requested the law officer assigned

by Darryl Wilkinson to the school to investigate further. The girl was led to a police car and handcuffed per established protocol, not for humiliation or punishment. Then the District Attorney made its own independent decision to file charges in juvenile court.

It is now known that the girl’s gestures only occurred after a fellow student asked her which five classmates she’d shoot (and she included herself). Is it wrong to think the authorities act on investigated, confirmed facts that we may not know?

Juvenile cases are often conducted in secret for valid reasons, leaving the public little choice but to trust the judgment of the authorities. Trusting government is contrary to many of us; distrust of government is even a part of our founding documents. But why do so many automatically assume authorities abuse and overreact?

In this age of school shootings, authorities get criticized both when responding too fast as well as for acting too slowly. Fear of violence is real. Shouldering responsibilities is a tough act made worse when so many race to post their views on social media regardless of, or even in spite of, facts. We don’t wait for the system to work. In this age of the internet and instant gratification, mindless chatter is a national pastime. This is our sad state of affairs.

How can a 13-year-old cause so much fear with her fingers? Exactly when does pettiness and intimidation morph into bullying, prompting a reaction interpreted as a felony — and who’s really at fault of what? How can we make a snap judgment on what’s in the mind of a teenager? Why are we so quick to paint authorities as bad guys wearing the black hats – or, for that matter, as good guys wearing white hats?

It’s not that the cup of fear is half empty or half full; it overflows.

Once upon a time people trusted school and law officials, acknowledging how they are privileged to information not publicly known. But we don’t trust anymore. Respect of authority has eroded. Violence permeates our world. Too many choose a gun (or pack and carry) threatening violence to answer violence. We distrust any notion of gun control, even in the extreme involving assault weapons. So, we react in fear even when a teenager uses her fingers to push back against those she sees as threatening to her.

We should resist the temptation to judge and let our system of justice work this out. Was the arrest abusive overreach? Maybe. But who can assume this act of a 13-year-old was just an empty gesture?

Coffee Shop Talk

What a year it has been on Mother Nature’s roller coaster. I am hopeful that we get some drier weather soon and producers can get harvest well underway.

We finished out the month of September with 6.92 inches of rain, compared to a normal 4.21.

As you get your crops harvested and wheat, rye or triticale planted, come report it to FSA. The deadline to report fall-seeded crops is December 15. If not reported timely, a late file fee of $46 per farm does apply.

We have also had a lot of questions about a supplemental payment for 2019 prevented planting acres. RMA will be processing a “Top-Up” prevented planting payment equal to another 10% or 15% of the indemnity already received.

The additional amount will be based on the coverage level in place on your policy. This payment will happen automatically, there is no application or action required on your part or from FSA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey producers in 41 states, including Missouri, as part of its County Agricultural Production Survey (CAPS). The survey will

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Dear Editor: Fall is not only about pretty leaves and pumpkin spice. It’s also time to check your Medicare prescription drug coverage for 2020.

The open enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and any changes will take place Jan. 1.

There are 28 Part D plans available to Missouri residents for next year. Four of the five with lowest monthly premiums are brand new for next year, with the lowest at only $13.20 per month.

We urge all Medicare Part D beneficiaries, caregivers, and family members to make sure this annual comparison gets done. It doesn’t take much time, but it could save a substantial

amount of money as well as providing better coverage. If you are struggling to pay for your prescriptions, there are programs to help such as Extra Help from Social Security and Patient Assistance Programs.

The Active Aging Resource Center has a worksheet that is easy to complete and has all the information needed to do an unbiased comparison of your current plan’s estimated costs for next year, as well as checking for other options that may save you money.

To get a comparison worksheet, make an appointment, or to get more information, call Deanna at 660-663-2828 or come by the Active Aging Resource

Center at 109 South Main Street (next to the Post Office) in Gallatin to pick up a worksheet.

Remember the deadline is Dec. 7, 2019.

Deanna Lewis, Administrator, Active Aging Resource Center

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collect information on total acres planted and harvested, and total yield and production of row crops down to the county level.

“The data provided by producers will help federal and state programs support the farmer,” said Bob Garino, Missouri state statistician.

“We hope every producer will take the time to respond if they receive this survey. Producers benefit when there are data available to help determine accurate loan rates, disaster payments, crop insurance price elections, and more.

Without data, agencies such as USDA’s Risk Management Agency or Farm Service Agency may not have information on which to base the programs that serve those same producers.”

Within the next few weeks NASS representatives will contact selected Missouri growers to arrange telephone or in-person interviews to complete the survey. NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified as required by federal law.

With the arrival of October, it is now time for CRP annual payments to be issued. CRP pay-

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ments are always made in order from oldest contract to newest contract, and once a payment is processed by our office, producers should receive it in 3 to 5 business days if they have direct deposit, and in 7 to 10 business days if they receive a check in the mail.

Payments have already been processed for older 15-year contracts that were approved prior to 2008. Payments for all other Daviess County CRP contracts are being processed right now.

We anticipate that processing will be completed, and payments will be issued for most CRP contracts by the middle of next week.

Over the last couple of days we have been processing 2018 ARC/PLC payments. These should not be confused with the second round of MFP tariff payments. They are two different program payments.

On Oct. 8 county yields, revenues, and payments were posted.

We have been waiting on the published 2018 yields & 2018 Market Year Average (MYA) Prices.

Current payments are being generated based upon the 2018 crop year. ARC/PLC payments are always a year behind the harvest of the crop due to establishing the MYA price.

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Payment calculation: base acres X 85% X 2018 Guarantee Revenue less 2018 Actual Revenue

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We understand it can be confusing with all the new programs and the acronyms that go with them, so please don’t hesitate to call if you have questions. Be safe this fall!

Here is a breakdown of both by taking 86% of the Olympic avprograms, please note payments erage revenue for the previous are made on base acres not 5 years (2013-2017) and comparplanted acres. ing them to actual year revenue For Price Loss Coverage (2018).

PLC (Price Loss Coverage) (PLC), the payment is calcuAll Counties Payment calculation: lated by comparing the MYA to Base Acres X 85% X PLC yield X Payment Rate the Statutory Reference Price of Crop Price Rate Darryl Wilkinson, Editor & Publisher the commodity. Agriculture Risk Corn $3.70 $3.61 $0.09 Coverage (ARC), provides rev- Soybeans $8.40 $8.48 $0.00 $5.50 $5.16 $0.34 enue loss coverage at the county Wheat level. Guarantees are calculated Grain Sorghum $3.95 $3.26 $0.69

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These views of the proposed facility are an artist’s concept of the plans announced by Access II. Grant funding and community support will be necessary to make the center a reality.

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Community Wellness Center plans for Gallatin proposed by Access II showers, and changing areas. Additional uses for the facility include operating as a cooling and heating center during extreme temperatures, as well as a postdisaster emergency shelter if the need arises.

Access II will also open the facility to anyone who is needing to take a shower who does not have access to do so at home due to their disability.

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Future additions to the property would include an outdoor patio and seating area, accessible playground, and walking trail around the property.

Funding for the center is still in the works. Access II is currently working on securing funding for the facility through grants and will be planning future community fundraising events.

“We will need to raise $600,000 to make

the facility a reality, “said Jessica Adkins. “We are now asking that community members, businesses, and organizations who would like to see this project happen support us in any way they can. Opportunities for sponsorships, and memorial contributions are available.”

Access II staff have been consulting with city officials on possible grants and funding options for the facility including

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the Neighborhood Assistance Program.

Funding for the tables, chairs, and appliances for the Community Room has already been secured by a grant through the Gallatin Rotary Club. Access II staff say they have submitted multiple grants, and program funding applications, but will need community support to make the project happen. Construction on the facility is planned for early 2020.

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cancer screenings from 9-11 a.m.; Nancy Gasparovic, D.P.M., will once again provide podiatry screenings; Jaimie Pfeifer, O.D., of Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center will be performing vision screenings; and education on women’s health will be available from Daut Gjoni, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist. In addition, Renee Rouse, physician assistant, will provide education on the pneumonia vaccine and shingles.

The medical staff of Cameron Regional highly encourages area residents to attend this year’s health fair. Laeeq Azmat, M.D., chief of staff, stated, “This represents an economical and convenient opportunity to receive education on various medical topics, find out if there is a health issue requiring further medical attention, and/or monitor an existing condition.”

Flu vaccinations will be available to those over 18 years of age, with insurance and third-party payors being billed. Self-pay patients can receive the flu vaccine for a minimal charge of $25.

It should be noted that all other services are being provided at no cost to the public.

Hearing screenings by Hearing Care Partners and oral cancer screenings by Cosmedic Dentistry will also be available.

Ly Phan, M.D., CRMC’s newest general surgeon, will be present to discuss the latest in surgical instrumentation and technique, as well as answer questions from the public.

Numerous door prizes will be given away during the event, as well as two free bone densitometry studies and two carotid studies. Refreshments will be served in the private dining room.

Many educational exhibits will be in place, including information on stroke awareness, mental health/depression, breast cancer awareness, prescription disposal, and advance health care directives.

Representatives of the Cameron Ambulance District, Cameron Regional YMCA, American Red Cross, and the Green Hills Domestic Violence Shelter will also be present.

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No personal or family letters, formOther County Officeholders: Assessor CollectorPublic Recorder the Amish community who con- Original Amish Murderer,” and Presiding Commissioner Jim Ruse, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 letters or letters interpreted as libelous will be Administratorprinted. We reserve Jane ferred withSally Samuel at the county “TheTreasurer Mennonite Mob.” PER Commissioner #1 David Cox, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4ROLL the right to edit; changes affecting content will not be made without Pam McNeel Commissioner #2 Wayne Uthe, 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Kayla Michael Black McKinsey jail convinced him to reinstate To view this series of epiCounty Clerk Ronetta 5 Get Burton, yours660.663.3300, before weExt. recycle!

Democrat, Democrat, notifying the writer. Comments postedRepublican, on articles displayed on this Democrat, his confession to prevent a sec- sodes, go to https://www.invesSheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Elected 2016 Elected 2014 Elected 2016 Elected 2016 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 newspaper’s not be selected for print distribuond Courthouse exhumation of Anna’s body tigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WEEKDAYS Courthouse Office Courthouse Office website may or may Courthouse Office Office Assoc. Circuit Available Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 and a trial in children murder-in-amish-country/ 660.663.3300, Ext.7 Missourian, 609B Circuit 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 660.663.3300, Ext. which 1 tion at editor’s discretion. Mail to: Editor, North S. Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 at Gallatin Publishing Co., Email: assessor@daviesscountymo.gov Email: colltreas@daviesscountymo.gov Email:gpc@GPCink.com kayla.dcpubad@gmail.com Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 would have to testify.

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County Clerk Ronetta Burton

Other County Officeholders:

Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 18141 State Hwy. P, 24681 U.S. Hwy 69, 14614 Hwy 13, 24807 St. Hwy O Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Jamesport, MO 64648 Altamont, MO 64620 Pattonsburg, M0 64670 Gallatin, MO 64640 Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 Democrat, Elected 2008 Republican, Elected 2016 Republican, Elected 2018 Assessor Sally Black, 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Republican, Elected 2018 Collector-Treasurer, Pam McNeel, 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Recorder Jane McKinsey, 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 Cell: 660.663.7289 Cell: 660.334.0016 Cell: 660.663.5133 Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: countyclerk@daviesscountymo.gov Public Administrator Kayla Michael, 660.663.3300, Ext. 7

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Dogs take bow-wow at Chautauqua Pet Show, $50 raised The Friends in Christ Church held the third annual Chautauqua Pet Show on Sept. 21. There were 18 participants with 16 pets.

Thanks to the participants and audience generosity, 11 bags of pet food were donated to the

Green Hills Animal Shelter.

In addition, $50 in donations was collected, which was matched by the Friends in Christ Church.

A total donation of $100 was given to the animal shelter.

Dr. Eugene and Mary Jane Story donated pet gift bags for the participants, and Mary Jane served as a judge.

In addition, MFA Agri Services donated a bag of pet food to the shelter.

Jameson hears report on dogs, plans events for Halloween and hunters Jordan Miller (not related!) is pictured beside his fiance Natalie Miller, Melissa and Gary Miller, Lauren Bergman (Drew’s girlfriend) and Drew.

New MDC Conservation Agent Drew Miller has local ties The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates 11 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2019 Conservation Agent Training Academy, including Drew Miller.

Drew is the son of Gary and Melissa (Stewart) Miller. Melissa is a graduate of Gallatin High School and the daughter of Bonnie and the late Jerry Stewart of Gallatin.

Drew’s father Gary is also a conservation agent. Gary is Protection Regional Supervisor of the northwest region at St Joseph. He grew up in Blythedale, north of Bethany. Gary has been a conservation agent for almost 27 years and said he is very proud to have his son follow in his footsteps.

Drew is assigned to Wayne County in southeast Missouri.

Drew and the rest of the class of 2019 took the Conservation Agent Oath during a special graduation ceremony on Oct. 8 at Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City.

“When I think of our conservation agents, you’re not only enforcers of The Wildlife Code of Missouri, but first and foremost, you are ambassadors for this

agency,” MDC Director Sara Pauley told the new agents. “You have a responsibility to carry forward and mentor those around you. That includes in your work and in your community.”

The new agents have spent the past six months living at the Highway Patrol Academy in Jefferson City while receiving intense instruction in and out of the classroom. Training included courses in legal studies, communications and conducting educational programs, and first aid/first responder and CPR certification. Agents also received training in criminal investigations, defensive tactics, firearms qualifications, and technical instruction in fish, forest, and wildlife management.

Upon successful completion of this training, agents are issued a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The conservation agent training program is also certified by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

These 11 new agents will join the 179 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife:

Benjamin Bardot, Kyle Dick, Mathew Easton, Haeley Eichler, Christine Hibler, Drew Miller, Dirk Otterstein, Travis Phillips, Griffin Surtin, Alexander Walker, and Rachel Webster.

Crowder hike Join park staff at the campground amphitheater at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 for a 2-mile guided hike on Redbud Trail.

Plants, trees and animals along the route will be discussed during the hike. Redbud Trail is a moderately rugged trail that takes visitors into an area similar to the Ozark Highlands of southern Missouri.

Mary Probert, a member of a “complaint panel,” made a report to the board of the Village of Jameson at the Sept. 19 meeting.

She said that some of the issues regarding dogs had been resolved. A rental property has lots of dogs, and a written complaint was received regarding dogs barking and running all over town. There was much discussion regarding the complaint panel and their responsibilities.

A Trunk or Treat Halloween Event will be held again this year at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the North Daviess school. Jan Duly and Natalie May will help.

A hunter’s breakfast fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the school cafeteria. Details will be finalized at the October meeting.

In other business, the current financial reports as of Aug.

30 were approved with a balance in general fund checking of $7,019.03, and a balance in the roads account of $4,151.33.

The sewer financial report was heard; it has a balance of $7,152.69 as of Aug. 31. A shut-off was planned; and a delinquent account will be pursued in court.

The mowing of lawns and property upkeep were discussed.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 17.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Village of Jameson held Sept. 19. Board members present were Natalie May, chairman; David Lainhart, chair pro-tem; Callie Heckenbach, DeeAnn Fisher, Lorriann Fisher.

Employees present were Jan Duly and Elaine Bohannon.

Guests were Mary Probert and Allison Ward.

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The library is utilizing the Learning Express for its Adult Computer Seminars on the third Friday, monthly.

Topics include “Get Started with your Computer” and “Get Started with the Internet” as well as “Popular Software Tools,” “Learn Computer Graphics and Illustration” and “Understanding Your Operating System.”

This Friday’s session, Oct. 18, is from 1-3 p.m. in the Jan and Curly Johnson Conference Room.

Learning Express was purchased by the library early in 2019 with the hopes of supporting our learning community from home school families through college-bound students, career and job search assistance, to adult computer literacy.

If you would like to know more, contact the library to arrange a one-on-one walk-through of the website.

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

Hemp Program posts regulations, moves to commercially regulated crop On Oct. 10, the Missouri Department of Agriculture posted proposed rules for the Missouri Industrial Hemp Program three weeks early. The rules, as required by provisions in Senate Bill 133, will amend existing regulations and transition the legal growth of industrial hemp in Missouri from a pilot research program to a commercially regulated program.

The department posted the proposed rules in advance of the public comment period to give interested producers ample opportunity to thoroughly review each rule. The public comment period will open on the department’s website on Nov. 1. Missouri’s final rules will incorporate citizen feedback from this process, as well as federal regulatory guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The department anticipates that applications for Missouri’s Industrial Hemp Program will be made available as a fillable PDF

by Dec. 2, 2019.

The Missouri Industrial Hemp Program framework is structured into two parts: Producer Registration: Authorizes a person who is a Mis-

souri resident, or an entity that is domiciled in this state, to cultivate industrial hemp.

Agricultural Hemp Propagule and Seed Permit: Authorizes a permit holder to sell, distribute, or offer for sale any viable agricultural hemp propagule or agricultural hemp seed to registered producers or other permit holders.

Citizens may view the proposed rules, additional resources and frequently asked questions at Agriculture.Mo.Gov/plants/ industrial-hemp. A formal comment form will be made available after the rules are published in the Missouri Register on Nov. 1, 2019.

To learn more about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit the Department online at Agriculture.

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Green thumb grows huge watermelon Cheryl and Terry McLey grew this huge watermelon in their garden at their home in Gallatin. They’d like to be able to say how much it weighs... but it was too heavy to lift on the scales! As you can see, several of their watermelons grew to be giants.

The following is a list of general highway maintenance forDaviess County for the week of Oct. 14-20. Route DD – closed for bridge rehabilitation at the I-35 overpass through November.

Route B – closed for bridge reconstruction at the I-35 overpass through November. U.S. Route 69 – Shoulder repair from Route T to U.S. Route 136 (Harrison County) from Oct. 15-18. Route 6 – closed for a culvert replacement at the entrance to County Road 112, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shooting Club wins against State Fair The Shooting Sports Club at North Central Missouri College hosted a trap shooting competition against State Fair Community College on Oct. 9 at the Trenton Trap and Skeet Range.

Fifteen participants from State Fair CC were matched against 11 for NCMC. NCMC’s top five shooters overall had a total of 302 while the total for State Fair’s top five shooters was 290. The individual

winner and top shooter for the overall total hit was Gannon Shatto from NCMC. Members of the NCMC Shooting Sports Club who participated in the Oct. 9 competition were: Gannon Shatto, Ethan Hayes, Seth McMullin, Cole Wolf, Stetson Klise, Cheyanne Blanchard, Brady Farris, Zack Davis, Declan Schweizer, TJ Hudlemeyer, and Tyson McCrary. Rustin Jumps is a co-advisor of the club.

Active Aging Resource Center Oct. 17: Board of Directors meeting 10 a.m.

Oct. 22: Birthday celebrations; OATS bus will bring you to the center, call 1-816-831-9219.

Check to see if your Medicare Prescription Drug plan is the best place for 2020. Pick up a worksheet at the center or call for an appointment, 660-663-2828.

Menus Oct. 21-25 Monday: hamburger on bun, baked potato, broccoli, fruit; Tuesday: ham loaf, sweet potatoes, green beans, bananas and

strawberries; Wednesday: baked chicken, baked beans, pea salad, pears; Thursday: Salisbury steak, cole slaw, buttered carrots, bran muffin, applesauce; Friday: fish and cornbread, breaded tomatoes, lettuce salad, peaches.

Card shower for James Read Please join the family of James Read in celebration of his 90th birthday with a card shower on Oct. 25, 2019.

Send greetings to his home at 301 South State Highway 13, Coffey, MO 64636.

Quail workshop The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Quail Forever will offer a free workshop about managing fields and cover for healthy bobwhite quail numbers on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Randy Farmer farm southeast of Kingston in Caldwell County.

This workshop will cover how to monitor quail numbers and keep them thriving. Participants are asked to register for the workshop by Oct. 22. To register, call 660-663-3703, Ext. 3.

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Materials are available through EBSCO Learning Express and accessible from home through the library’s website.

You only need a library card to create an account and then away you go.

Other Learning Express options include Career Preparation with Allied Health Entrance exam and Nursing School Entrance exam preparation skills, Postal Worker Exam practices and eBooks, Corrections Officer Exam prep, CDL Endorsement Exams practice, Plumbers’ License prep, ASWB exam prep for social workers, Cosmetology, Real Estate, Culinary Arts, Electrician, EMT, and the list goes on.

Actual exams are not available; this website provides video tutorials, eBooks, and practice materials for exam preparation.

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Gallatin 7, Milan 0 Gallatin 0 0 0 0 7 Milan 0 0 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

G: Vandiver to Waters 25 yd. pass (Gibson kick).

GHS Statistics:

Passing: Vandiver 15-27-170, TD, INT. Rushing: Bradford 14-53, Adkison 15-26, Critten 1-16, Vandiver 1-6, Crouse 1-(-1).

Receiving: Waters 5-67, TD; Adkison 5-45; Critten 2-36; Harris 1-15;Bradford 2-7.

Leading tacklers: Crouse 7/4, Corwin 6/3, Waters 5/3, Harris 4/7, Critten 4/2, Sperry 4/1.

Takeaways: QB Sack: Waters (2), Harris. Interception: Gibson. Fumble recovery: Critten, Crouse. Forced fumble: Sperry.

Dogs overcome penalty yards (143) to down Milan, 7-0 It was fitting that the player who made the biggest impact on offense for Gallatin also made a final game-clinching statement for the Bulldog defense.

Facing fourth down and 20 yards to go for a first down, the Bulldogs broke a scoreless tie with four minutes left Friday night when Brinley Vandiver heaved a pass to the right pylon.

JJ Waters found himself blanketed in coverage by Milan’s Eddie Gonzalez. Both turned at the goal line but it was Waters who made a quick grab of the ball and did a dance step into the end zone for the game’s only score.

An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for excessive celebra-

tion was assessed against Gallatin on the kickoff. A second penalty against the Bulldogs forced a re-kick from the 20 and threatened to give the Wildkats excellent field position with plenty of time left on the clock.

Starting on Gallatin’s 40, Milan quickly halved the distance to the goal line with a 20 yard pass completion. Hunter Shaw hauled in a Ryan Dabney pass to the Bulldog 11 but a holding penalty took the Kats back out of the red zone. Milan got as close as the 25 yard line before running out of downs, but the Kats would get the ball back after a three-and-out Bulldog offensive series.

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Tristen Gibson intercepted a Milan pass at the Bulldog 3-yard line in the second quarter. [Staff photo/DC]

GRC ALL South Harrison 5-0 7-0 Princeton 5-0 6-1 Gallatin 4-1 6-1 Putnam Co. 3-2 4-3 Milan 2-3 3-4 Maysville 1-4 1-6 Polo 0-5 0-7 Trenton 0-5 0-7

Oct. 11 Results

Gallatin 7, Milan 0 Princeton 27, Maysville 18 Putnam Co. 27, Polo 0 S. Harrison 30, Trenton 13

Oct. 18 Schedule

Gallatin at Princeton Maysville at Putnam Co. Milan at S. Harrison Polo at Trenton

Lady Bulldogs fall short of state golf Qualification for next week’s MSHSAA Class 1 Golf Championship eluded four Gallatin Lady Bulldogs who competed Monday in the sectional tournament held in Kirksville.

Claire Hemry, Jenna Rains, Elle Copple and Jessica Hart represented Gallatin in a sectional group that included 51 individual golfers. The top 12 individuals not on state qualifying teams qualify for individual medalist play at the state tournament.

Hemry led GHS golfers with an 18-hole score of 119, followed closely by Rains with a 121. Copple shot 126 and Hart finished with 131.

Palmyra and Kirksville were the two teams to advance to the state event. Kirksville’s Abigail Boyer took advantage of her home course to shoot a 9-over par 80 that led the field.

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Bulldog defensive end Landon Corwin wrestles Milan’s Deric Doporto to the ground. [Staff photo/DC]

Tristen Gibson’s punt sailed to the Wildkat 24, where Rodell Sperry, Ross Critten and Tom Crouse ganged up on the returner. Milan made steady progress to the 45 but back-to-back incomplete passes forced a fourth and four with 27 seconds left.

Dabney dropped back looking for an open receiver but quickly found Waters in his face.

The long-armed, 6’4” senior dragged Dabney to the ground, effectively ending the game with a 7-0 Bulldog victory.

In earlier action Gallatin twice got close enough to try field goals. Gibson intercepted a pass on the Bulldog 3 yard line to nip a promising Milan drive early in the second quarter. A pair of big plays from Critten moved the ball to Milan’s 16. A fumble on the following play was alertly scooped up by Crouse near the sideline and a targeting call on a Wildkat moved the ball inside the 10 but a fourth down field goal kick landed just short.

A recovered fumble by Critten led to another long field goal try in the third quarter that missed the mark.

Gallatin kept the pressure on in the third period with a late drive. A Vandiver to Waters

pass of 35 yards netted an apparent touchdown but the play was called back by the officials.

Waters drew another target on fourth down in triple coverage and the pass was intercepted.

Field position on Gallatin’s scoring drive was provided by Drayton Harris, who led a trio of Bulldogs in sacking Dabney on third and long deep inside Wildkat territory, giving Gallatin a starting point at Milan’s 38 following a short punt.

Penalties plagued both teams. Milan drew six flags for 65 yards but Gallatin was whistled 15 times for 143 penalty yards.

Gallatin’s hopes for a share of the Grand River Conference remain alive if they can pull off a victory this week at Princeton.

The Tigers remain unbeaten in the league but must finish the season at home against unbeaten and state-ranked (#10) South Harrison. MaxPreps currently ranks South Harrison 6th, Gallatin 10th and Princeton 12th.

Gallatin Bulldog JH Scoreboard JH Football Milan 14, Gallatin 12

Drayton Harris took down Wildkat quarterback Ryan Dabney and the backfield official in third quarter action. [Staff photo/DC]

JH Softball Trenton 8, Gallatin 7 Gallatin 10, King City 7

What can you do with 20 noodles?

STEM students at Searcy Elementary School in Gallatin used one marshmallow and twenty spaghetti noodles to create a free-standing tower.

Kindergarten through fourth grade participated in this activity. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications. Pictured are Lexi Appley and Peyton Threlkeld.

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Record night propels Panthers to GRC top

PHS Statistics:

Passing: Willhite 33-51-617, 12 TD; INT.; De Jong 1-1-(16).

Rushing: De Jong 7-21, Langfitt 1-13, Willhite 5-9, Cowley 1-0.

Receiving: Cowley 14-218, 6 TD; Eaton 12-178, TD; Emig 5-150, 3 TD; Koch 2-71, 2 TD; Coin 1-(-6).

Leading tacklers: Eaton 5/3, Koch 4/7, Cowley 2/3, Emig 2/2, Briggs 2/2, Wise 2/2, Mathes 2/2.

Takeaways: Interception: Cowely, Eaton. Fumble recovery: Goll, Eaton, Adler. Forced fumble: Adler.

GRC 8-Man Standings Week 7 Pattonsburg N. Andrew Worth Co. Albany King City Stanberry Braymer

GRC 5-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-3 1-4 0-5

ALL 7-0 5-2 5-2 4-3 2-5 2-5 0-7

Oct. 11 Results

Pattonsburg 82, Worth County 50 North Andrew 68, Albany 32 King City 68, Braymer 6 North Shelby 22, Stanberry 16

Oct. 18 Schedule

Pattonsburg at North Shelby King City at Albany LeBlond at Braymer North Andrew at Worth Co. Stanberry at East Atchison

What’s going on at GHS? Oct. 17 ~ FFA District Grassland Contest ~ Barnwarming Practice Oct. 18 ~ End of First Quarter Oct. 19 ~ Cameron Band Day ~ Barnwarming Oct. 21 ~ FFA Blood Drive Oct. 23 ~ FCCLA Region 2 Mtg. Oct. 24 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 26 ~ All-State Choir Auditions ~ All District Choir Contest Oct. 30-Nov. 1 ~ FFA National Convention Nov. 11 ~ Veterans Day Assembly

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Pattonsburg 82, Worth Co. 50

Pattonsburg quarterback Steven Willhite is on a pace to beat … himself. The senior signal caller threw for 4,045 yards and 70 touchdowns a season ago and now at the halfway point of the 2019 season he has already eclipsed 2,800 yards with 50 TD throws.

Last Friday night saw Willhite throw for 617 yards and a MSHSAA all-class record 12 touchdowns, breaking the record of 9 on the books set

by Pattonsburg’s Cole Dilley in 2017.

Patrick Cowley wrote his name in the record book with 6 TD catches, tying him for second behind Pattonsburg’s Peyton Jones, who caught 8 in a game in 2017.

For the first time this season, the Panthers did not score a rushing touchdown, but Cowley (6), Brett Emig (3), Kaden Koch (2) and Dakota Eaton more than made up for it with TD receptions.

Koch also led the defense with 11 total tackles.

The Panthers travel to Shelbyville this Friday for nonconference action against the 6-1 North Shelby Raiders, who squeaked past Stanberry, 2216, last week.

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Field crop success at state fair The Gallatin FFA Chapter had a successful showing at the Missouri State Fair. In the FFA Building the chapter had over 120 entries from multiple members. Once again Gallatin FFA was on top in the field crops division of the state fair, with the chapter winning the 2019 Field Crops Division of the FFA Building exhibits.

Shown above, Chapter President Jessica Hart and Vice President Gloria Hernandez hold the newest Missouri State Fair Plaque to be displayed in the ag building for success in FFA Field Crops.

The results were as follows: Gold – 38, Silver – 48, Bronze 40. Lane Dowell received Grand Champion in his Birdsfoot Trefoil and Sudangrass as well as Reserve Grand Champion for Warm Season Grasses, Alfalfa, and Timothy. Hattie Bradford received Grand Champion for her Grain Sorghum. Emmit Stanley received Grand Champion for his Warm Season Grasses. Jenna Rains received Grand Champion for her Cornstalks.

Graydee Rains received Grand Champion on his Red Clover.

FFA Week This year the Gallatin FFA Chapter celebrated the National FFA Week during the fall in the hopes of avoiding winter weather.

The days of the week were themed as follows; Monday Rhinestone cowboy/cowgirl; Tuesday - wear your FFA Jacket to school day and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast; Wednesday - wear a hat to school day or wear camo; Wednesday night was the Area II Greenhand Initiation Ceremony; Thursday - Dress in flannel day and Barnyard Day; Friday - Tractor wars day and drive your tractor to school day.

Blood drive at GHS

The Gallatin FFA is sponsoring a blood drive in the commons area of the Gallatin High School from 2-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.

The high school is located at 602 South Olive Street.

All presenting donors will receive a free limited edition tshirt. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, enter group code: CBIH. For additional details, contact Ron Alden at 660-663-2171 or ralden@ gallatin.k12.mo.us.

For more information call 1-877-468-6844 or www.savealifenow.org. For medical eligibility questions call 1-800-688-0900.

Gallatin’s Lady Bulldogs took advantage of a short-handed Gilman City club Tuesday, overwhelming the visiting Lady Hawks, 12-1.

Seniors Macie McNeely and Madalyn Shubert went out winners in their final home game and all contributed to their team’s fifth victory of the season. Shubert had a hit, a walk and scored twice. McNeely went 1-for-3 with a run scored. With two hits, Aubrey Burns drove in two runs with a pair of hits and scored twice.

Caragan Baker had three hits and scored three runs for the Lady Bulldogs. Maddi Michael went 2-for-3 with a run scored and three rbi. Presley Wells reached on a bunt and scored.

Ella Bradford had a hit, rbi and scored twice. Addie Riley had an rbi-single in the second inning

against the Lady Hawks, who, with only eight players, competed minus a second baseman.

McKinley Waters also scored a run for Gallatin.

Baker scattered three hits over five innings in earning the win on the mound. Gilman City’s lone run came in the third inning when Riley Whitt reached base on a bunt single and scored on Lindsey Snuffer’s two-out triple.

Gallatin takes a 5-14 record into district play this week.

The Lady Bulldogs will face on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. the winner of the King City vs. Winston first round game in Class 1, District 13 Tournament held at King City High School.

On Wednesday students and teachers donated one dollar to wear their hats around the school; this money will be donated to the high school backpack buddies program.

Fall Grasslands Contest On Oct. 10, three freshman FFA members participated in the annual Grasslands contest in Maysville. Lane Dowell, Presley Wells, and Addie Riley attended the contest and tested in the areas of wildlife management, plant ID, soils, and cattle use on grasslands. The team placed sixth out of nine teams; this young freshman team will return next fall and compete again.

Madalyn Shubert fields a ball at shortstop and throws to Ella Bradford for the out against Gilman City. [Staff photo/DC]

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License required for medical marijuana operations Discussion was tral Dispatch is in favor of opt- current Procurement Policy. held regarding ing back in. They also discussed Ronetta Burton presented inforwhether Daviess the amount of calls answered mation that the state policy has COMMISSION County would be for the sheriff’s department in been amended effective Aug. 28, requiring licenses regard to MULES (Missouri 2019. Discussion was held. The for the medical marijuana op- Uniform Law Enforcement Sys- issue was continued until next erations coming to the county, tem) calls, and what value that week. as is done with liquor licenses. amount of work has. Discussion Review was conducted of the David Cox made a motion to ap- was held. Then David Cox made proposed new investment policy prove Commission Order 2019- a motion to approve Order 2019- presented by Ronetta Burton.

6 to set the county license fees 5 to Opt-In to the Prepaid Wire- Discussion was held. Wayne for medical marijuana to be the less Emergency Service Charge Uthe made a motion to accept same fees as set by the State of Fund pursuant to RSMo 190.460; the Daviess County Investment Missouri for each type of opera- Wayne Uthe seconded, and the Policy as presented; David tion; Wayne Uthe seconded, and motion passed, 3-0.

Cox seconded, and the motion the motion passed, 3-0.

Jane McKinsey, recorder, passed, 3-0.

James Lewis, bridge supervi- left information for the commisRonetta Burton advised the sor, updated the commission on sion that explained why her of- commission that an attempt to ongoing work. The road crew fice’s state reimbursement for enter her vault on the ground will be working in Grand River 2019 would be $20,000 short. The floor had been noticed. The and Jefferson townships this information also explained that commission will work with the week. Discussion for two bridge there will be no payment for next sheriff’s department to review replacement/repair options was year, leaving the county short security for all windows on the continued until next week. $55,000, and the future after 2020 ground floor.

Diane McLey, deputy asses- is uncertain due to the fund beDiscussion was held regardsor, met with the commission ing out of money. ing replacing the fluorescent to advise them regarding some Jeannie Cunningham, Mike lights in the courtroom with road issues in Salem Township. Keith Insurance, spoke by phone LED lights. County funds will She also asked when the county with the commission regarding not allow for this upgrade at this vehicle would be available. The a final quote for health insur- time. commission advised her it would ance for the upcoming year. She Jon Dwiggins, Howe & Co, be available on Thursday, as will get back with them as soon met with the commission to soon as detailing was completed. as possible with final numbers. discuss possible solutions for The commission took possesBen Becerra, sheriff, met repair or replacement for the sion of a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe with the commission to discuss Jump Avenue bridge. He had a that was a former sheriff depart- current procedures and future more accurate cost estimate for ment vehicle. The new vehicle options for his department. replacement at $400,000. The will be used in conjunction with Becky Simpson, Extension commission is also waiting to the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe as a Office, met with the commission hear if repairs can be covered second county vehicle available to ask for Wayne’s help in work- under the Disaster Declaration to Daviess County elected offi- ing on the 4-H trailer.

4415. The issue was continued cials for business use.

Review was conducted of until more information is obKenny Dinwiddie, Washing- the current Accounting and In- tained. ton township land owner, met ternal Controls Policy. Ronetta Bethany Vandiver, Friends of with the commission to discuss Burton, county clerk, present- Gallatin, left word for the coma road issue. ed proposed corrections and mission asking permission to Dana Carder and Gene Walk- amendments to the current have “Scare on the Square” acer, Central Dispatch 911, met policy. Wayne Uthe made a mo- tivities around the courthouse with the commission to discuss tion to accept the Accounting on Saturday, Oct. 26. Permission the option to opt-in to the recently and Internal Controls Policy as was granted. changed statute RSMo. 190.460THISamended; CoxDOES seconded, Ronetta discussed INCIDENT David SUMMARY NOT INCLUDE ROUTINEBurton PATROL ACTIVITIES for Prepaid Wireless Emergen- and the motion passed, 3-0. county expense reimbursement cy Service Charge Fund. CenReview was conducted of the rules with the commission.

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The commission spoke to the previous custodian by phone to inquire about some misplaced tools.

Sally Black, assessor, submitted her certification for 20 hours of training recently completed.

In the afternoon the commissioners checked roads, culverts, noxious weeds, and bridges in Benton, Salem and Grand River

townships.

The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

This information is taken from the minutes of the Oct. 9, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Minutes from the previous meeting and bills were approved. (continued on Page 9)

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Two in custody after trying to hide drugs On Oct. 7, Michael Sprague, 49, Albany, and Amanda Fredricks, 38, Pattonsburg, were arrested following a traffic stop on northbound I-35 by Daviess County Deputy Caleb Ireland.

According to the probable cause statement, Deputy Ireland activated his emergency equipment at the 81.4 mile marker on the 1997 Nissan for lane violations.

The vehicle slowed but continued to travel, failing to yield to the deputy until reaching the 83 mile marker. The occupants of the Nissan were observed to be rummaging around in the vehicle during this time.

Sprague, the driver, did not possess a valid Missouri license, and drug paraphernalia was discovered in the car. Both occupants were taken into custody.

During a search of Sprague at Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail, three plastic bags of methamphetamine fell from Sprague’s underwear. After Fredricks was mirandized, she stated she knew methamphetamine was in the vehicle and on Sprague’s person. She said she didn’t want the meth in her pants so Sprague stuck it in his.

Fredricks also advised that they had attempted to hide the methamphetamine, and that was the reason it took so long for them to stop.

Sprague has been charged with felonies of delivery of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance at correctional facility, driving while revoked, and resisting arrest, and misdemeanors of drug paraphernalia (two counts), possession of marijuana, and failure to signal. Fredricks is charged with felony possession of controlled substance and misdemeanors of drug paraphernalia (two counts), and possession of marijuana.

10/8/19 5:42 pm – Gallatin domestic investigation.

7:06 pm – Jamesport investigation.

8:14 pm – Gallatin assistance with motor vehicle repair.

10/9/19 12:46 am – Winston investigation.

1:53 am – Jamesport investigation.

9 am – Court in session.

6:52 pm – Altamont investigation.

10/10/19 4:36 pm – Altamont investigation.

8:22 pm – Gallatin well-being check.

10/11/19 10:56 pm – Pattonsburg investigation.

10/12/19 10:32 pm – Assisted stranded motorist on I-35.

11:02 pm – Cow out on Highway E. Owner contacted.

• Alexander Cole, 59, of Rockford, IL, was arrested and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) on a 12-hour hold.

10/13/19 6:06 am – Altamont investigation.

4:49 pm – Jamesport investigation.

10/14/19 7:22 pm – Jamesport investigation.

7:43 pm – Jamesport investigation.

10:15 pm – Gallatin investigation.

10:35 pm – Gallatin investigation.

• Brandon Kleihauer, 22, Hamilton, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ on a 24-hour hold.

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Ilah Harris 1929-2019 A memorial service for Ilah Harris was held Oct. 11, 2019, at Jamesport Baptist Church.

Burial will be at a later date at Masonic Cemetery, Jamesport.

Arrangements were by Stith Funeral Home, Jamesport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Jamesport Baptist Church or Green Hills Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

Ilah Harris, 90, Jamesport, died Oct. 8, 2019.

Ilah was born Oct. 3, 1929, the daughter of Homer and Etta (Smith) Walker in Jamesport, and was married to her late husband, Delvin “Jack” Harris, in October of 1967 with whom she shared 48 years.

She was a lifelong resident of Jamesport and a 1947 graduate of Jamesport High School.

She also was a long-time member of the Jamesport Baptist Church where she loved sharing her voice in both the choir and performing solos, as well as teaching Sunday School.

She was also a member of the Eastern Star (of Jamesport) and was a founding member of the Jamesport Community Association. She and Jack notably helped the church by donating the building for the Mustard Seed.

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Assessor’s Office A representative from the State Tax Commission accompanied deputy assessor Diane McLey in the field on Tuesday, reviewing and picking up new construction in Jefferson, Marion and Salem Townships.

Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field on Oct. 17-18, finishing review in Jefferson, Marion and Salem Townships and moving on to Jamesport Township.

Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #2243 from Ryan L. Bennett to Michael and Marla Harrington; Lake Viking lot #MH103 from Viking Valley Association to Lewis and Jackie Downing.

Warranty Deeds Lake Viking lot #2524 from Mike and Linda Hitze to Shane M. Boos; Lake Viking lot #1117 from Gailen and Belinda Gran to John P. and Nancy Terry Thompson; Lake Viking lot #385 from Shawn and Paula Hepinstall to Joel and Lisa Nelson; Lake Viking lot #543 from Melissa M. Leggett, member of M&M Beans LLC, to Shawn and Paula Hepinstall.

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Wesley Gay up for FSA election retary at the Home Exchange Bank. Ilah and Jack owned and operated Gas Buggy Antiques all the while owning I-Del Kennels.

Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Iris Irene; grandson, Jason Stotts; and great-granddaughter, Cressa Scates.

Survivors include daughter, Majiel (Ernie) Urech of O’Fallon; son, Troy (Nancy) Smith of Jamesport; son, Max (Kathy) Smith of Chillicothe; daughter, Patricia (Ron) Cunningham of Raymore; daughter, Tina (Nestor) Leon of Pleasant Valley; 11 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Kay Smelley 1945-2019 Funeral services for Kay Smelley were held Oct. 14, 2019, in Brookfield, with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to McLarney Manor Activity Fund may be left at or mailed to Wright Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.

Kay Smelley, 74, Brookfield, died Oct. 11, 2019.

Sharon Kay, daughter of Wayne Herbert and Marjorie Faye (Severe) Shipers, was born April 20, 1945 in Daviess County.

On June 13, 1964 she married L.C. Smelley, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1994. Kay graduated from Pattonsburg

Courthouse News Dissolutions of marriage were granted to Teresa Smith from Lucas Smith, both of Jamesport, and to Larry D. VanHorne, Hamilton, from Brenda L. VanHorne, Lansing, KS. The cases were heard by Judge Ryan Horsman on Oct. 9 Associate Division Shaun David Yoder, Jamesport, was charged Oct. 10 with failure to register as sex offender, E felony.

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James M. Hughes, co-trustee of the Norma G. Hughes Family Trust, to Harryman Living Trust.

Judgment to Quiet Title Lake Viking lot #2257 from defendants James W. Wright II and Charlene A. Wright to plaintiffs Gary D. and Kathleen G. Buck.

Beneficiary Deeds Partial blocks in Gallatin from David and Pamela Shelton to Alex Shelton or if not surviving Arah Gay; tract in Jefferson Township from Larry Pence to Jessica Goble; tract in Jackson Township from Samuel and Anita Miller to Deborah Ann Flory, Kayla Marie Miller, Havilah Irene Miller and Amanda Jo Miller as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

Wesley Gay has been nomi- full-time in 2012 and a short High School in 1963. She was a nated in LAA #2, Daviess time later, he and his wife Marcy homemaker.

County, to serve as a Farm Ser- bought their first farm together.

She was preceded in death by vice Agency County Committee The couple has two children, her parents; an infant son, Mat- (COC) member for a 3-year term Milly, 5, and Abe, 3, who love thew James Smelley; her broth- beginning Jan. 1, 2020. checking crops, playing in the er, Wayne “Sonny” Shipers; her Wesley resides in LAA #2, in dirt, and tractor or combine sister, Peggy Teel Searcy; and Union Township near Gallatin. rides. Wesley hopes to carry the sister-in-law, Beverly Shipers.

He is a third generation farmer values, knowledge and integrity Survivors include two daugh- and currently farms with his fa- he’s been taught forward to keep ters, Sharon Flynn and husband, ther, Keith. Together they grow production agriculture viable Larry, and Jennifer Almond approximately 1,800 acres of and vibrant for future generaand fiancé, Jason Logan, all of corn and soybeans. tions.

Brookfield; two brothers, Denny After graduating from SMSU Wesley is an active member Shipers and wife Bev of Pattons- with a B.S in Agronomy, Wesley of the First Christian Church in burg, and Jim Shipers of Betha- worked in the Precision Agri- Gallatin, is a lunch buddy volunny; five grandchildren; and one culture field covering parts of teer for the Bright Futures-Gallgreat-grandchild.

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Altamont United Methodist Carrying in the light of Christ was Jonathan Youtsey. Choral call to worship was “We Have Come Into This House.” Hymn of praise was “To God Be The Glory.” Mission moment was fun time and praise time at Camp Wilderness on Oct. 20. Children’s time with Pastor Marilyn was “Remember to say thank you because God provides for all his people.”

The gospel lesson was read

by David Bridgeman and Barbara Youtsey. Special praise time music was “Keep on the Sunny Side.” UMW met on Wednesday.

Roll call was a special proverb that keeps us in line.” Velma Talbott gave the lesson on Luke, an associate of Paul.

Seven cards were sent to loved ones. Healing prayers are needed for Conrad Walton, Lindsey Hunter, Ryan Clark, Susie Walton and Lois Cleverenga. We will all be going to Kidder Methodist Church Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for preaching and fellowship on Oct. 20.

Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison gave the welcome and Mike Earnst led the congregation in prayer.

Praise songs were “How Great Thou Art” and “Lift My Life Up.” The “Three Questions” series continued with the sermon “Does God Have a Plan for Me?”

by Marquise Cox of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message was based on Romans 8:2829. A pizza social was held after the message.

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s message Sunday was “Because We Believe: In Jesus Christ” based on Mark 4:35-41. The children’s message was given by Marilyn Ripple. Prayer requests are for Judy Burns, Lloyd Allen and Kelsey Crabtree.

Next week is Youth Sunday, and our youth will actively participate in the service. The Fellowship of Christian Adult Singles (FOCAS) will meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a game night (bring a snack and enjoy fellowship).

FCC Youth will participate in Scare on the Square on Oct. 26. FCC will have a carry-in fellowship brunch in honor of our pastors on Oct. 27. That evening the youth group will have a scavenger hunt at 5:30.

Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the worship service as Sue

Community invited for missionary update Saturday The Gallatin Seventh-day Adventist Church would like to welcome the Schoch family missionaries during Saturday services on Oct. 19.

The Schoch family has been living and ministering in Tanzania and Uganda, East Africa, since January 2012 for Kibidula, the supporting ministry of the SDA Church in Tanzania. They are currently serving in Tanzania as volunteers in health evangelism, publishing and maintenance.

They will be providing some updates of their missionary work during 2019. Fellowship luncheon is provided.

The community is invited.

Bird played the prelude and Eli Lawinger lit the altar candles.

The children’s message was “God is Amazing and Alive.” I Timothy 4:6-11 was the scripture for the morning message “Hope: God’s Alive.” Emery Lawinger and Jan Johnson played a piano duet “A Gift to be Simple.”

It’s sock-tober month. Please bring new socks for R-5 children to church.

Oct. 19 is “The Table” service at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, open to the community. Oct. 20 at 4:30 is the Jamesport hayride and hot dogs at Kenneth Lockridge’s. Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. is Charge Conference in Chillicothe UMC. Prayer concerns continue for Christin Dush and the family of Harriett Wagner.

Gallatin First Baptist A carry-in dinner is planned for this Sunday, Oct. 20, to recognize interim pastor Steve Mosely and Youth Minister Wood Marshall during Pastor Appreciation Month. Meat will be provided; families attending are to bring a side dish. The dinner follows morning worship when Bro. Mosely will be presenting a message “Who Do You Love?” from Matthew 5:43-48.

The Helping Hands Ministry will be working on a house in Gallatin Saturday, Oct. 19. Volunteers are to meet at 200 N. Daviess Street by 8:30 a.m. for a work day.

The youth group will continue in small group discipleship at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. Kids choir meets on Wednesdays at 4:30

Medicare open enrollment is here

Fall is here. It may mean football and jacket weather for some but for people with Medicare, it also means Open Enrollment.

Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this time, people with Medicare can change their Prescription Drug (Part D) Plan or Medicare Advantage plan. Changes will be effective Jan. 1.

Although change is not always fun, it is a good idea to at least explore your options for next year. You want to make sure your current coverage is still the best place for next year.

Where to start? Check your mail.

Starting in October, insurance companies are required to send you an Annual Notice of Change/ Evidence of Coverage form. Although it might look intimidating, it is a good idea to check it over for changes to co-pays and out-of-pocket costs. Also check your mailbox for your Medicare & You Handbook. They will usually be mailed in late September but if you haven’t received one,

you can call 1-800-Medicare to get a copy.

The lowest monthly premium for next year is $13.20. We have not had a plan that low since 2014. Missouri has five new plans for 2020; three plans that have discontinued; and five that have changed their name.

For a customized comparison on plans available to you for 2020, call Deanna between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 660-663-2828 at the Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin. Enrollment events will be available at the Jamesport City Hall from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Enrollment events are also available at the Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 13.

No matter how busy you are watching the fall colors, take a little time to check your Medicare options. It can make a huge impact in your pocketbook and your mental health.

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The Grand River Valley Choir & Orchestra will begin rehearsals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton. The choir is seeking singers in all voices.

If you are interested in joining, please contact choir director Linda Arnold at arnoldlaw@ windtream.net.

Lake Viking “Scenes in the sight of Heaven” was Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon from Revelation 5:110. For the special music Pastor Robert sang “When I get to where I’m going.” Sunday was also Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Gary Jones made a presentation to Pastor Robert on behalf of the congregation.

The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The Adult Bible Study Group will meet at 7 p.m.

The Youth Group will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday the group will be attending the Midland Ministries Inflatable Mania Evening. This event will include a joust arena, bungi run, velcro wall and an obstacle course.

Fairview Fairview opened with prayers for Marlene Gordon, Debbie Smith, Tracy Michael, Marvin McFee, Jennifer Moore, John Batson, Chandra Turner, Leo and Beverly Lang, Buck Black, Ron Allison, and Rhett Colton, with prayer by Vanda Davis.

Worship began with “Doxology” and “Blessed be the Name of the Lord” with prayer by Raymond Searcy. Marilyn led the congregation singing “The Solid Rock.” Offertory prayer was by Betty McFee and special music was by Marsha Vanisko. “Victory in Jesus” was by all.

John 16:7-15 was read and the message “The Great Ministry of the Holy Spirit” was by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Closing hymn was “Take my Life, Lead Me, Lord.”

The congregation and many visitors met at Bob Speck’s farm for gospel sing, hayride, bonfire and hot dogs. Wednesday at 6:30 is Kids for Bible truth meeting for hayride and Bible study.

WORSHIP Four sessions of Judgment House at Cameron First Baptist “Judgment House,” a life-changing experience which focuses on the purpose of life when life doesn’t make sense, will be presented during four evenings in October at First Baptist Church, Cameron.

Reservations are strong recommended due to the high attendance experienced in past years. New tours begin every 20 minutes. Everyone is invited to this dramatic presentation presented by Christian volunteers and church members which puts spiritual decisions into focus. A $2 per person donation is suggested.

The following lists the four different sessions: 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20; 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23; 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26; and 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.

For more information call First Baptist Church, 202 E. Ford Street in Cameron, at 816.632.7251 or go online at www.cameronfbc.org

Greenhand Initiation conducted Oct. 9

During the Oct. 9 Area Greenhand Ceremony, 17 Gallatin freshmen were inducted as members into the FFA Organization. The event was attended by over 500 FFA members and guests. Justin Collins, middle school principal, was the introductory speaker. Area II FFA Officers hosted the ceremony. Missouri State 1st Vice President Isaiah Massey was the guest speaker. Gallatin Greenhands are shown, front from left: Colt Baker, Christian Burns, Presley Wells, Hadley Jumps, Addie Riley, Taylor Dir; second row, Lane Dowell, Ethan Adkison, Kaydence Clevenger, Kailey Hancock, Emmit Stanley, Gabe Loucks; third row, Brett Hemry, Layton Shubert, Draven Wright, Garrett Dungy, Tyler Tustison. [Submitted photo]

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Agriculture FOR SALE - Feeder pigs for sale. Rueben Kurtz 660-6846734 FOR SALE - Jersey bull calves, $50. Vernon Schrock 660-6846807 Custom hay baling, mow, rake, and big round bales, hauling available with 20’ flatbed trailer. Call Harry Renne, 660605-0984.

Looking for pasture hay ground to rent. Spring Hill Area. Would welcome clean up project. 660707-3866

Automotive 2011 Chevy Impala: 1 owner, no smoke, NEW brakes, 2 NEW tires! 125,600 miles. Rides great! Interior & body in good shape. 660.247.0835 2005 Chevy Venture Van, runs good, $2,000 OBO. 1991 GMC half ton pickup, runs good, $1,500 OBO. Call 816-8049590.

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

Investment Required. Training Provided. 816-425-1155

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

Equal housing opportunity.

Call 660-663-3114.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

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

2 bdrm country house, one car attached garage, stove & dishwasher included, Jamesport area, no pets, $550/mo, $600 damage deposit. 660684-6519.

BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. CRP clean-up, brush removal, & have a bucket truck for trimming trees (insured). Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 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.

Freezer Beef, have carcasses suitable for ground beef. Also have more finished beef for steaks, roast, etc. Whole or Half. Various Sizes & Prices.

Available Immediately. Call 660-645-2316

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

Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 Woodstove, like new, has all pipes included, will need dismantled. Call between 7pm 9pm. 816-724-3336 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. Gaslight Real Estate 660-646-1417 or 660973-8169 1880’s cuspidor (spitoon) manufacturer AM. M. W company in Chicago IL, approximately 140 years old, Solid brass, Never been polished; Chillicothe Business College, students bench, Maple, 42” long, a folding seat; 5 Gallon Red Wing dasher butter churn, Oak leaf, Perfect condition.(More items to come) 660-973-8169 Two full blooded Chihuahua puppies for sale, $200 ea. in Jamesport. Papers, shots, wormed. Born June 29, 2019.

660-973-1389.

Help Wanted

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.

Parts sales person for local tractor dealership. Need to have good computer skills, good people skills, and attentive to details. Duties will include pulling parts for customers, inventory, ordering and working the parts counter. Pay will depend on experience and knowledge of machinery. 401K, pd vacation, sick leave & health insurance provided. Apply in person at Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. Located at 24000 State Hwy. 6, Gallatin, Mo.

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

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

LPN - $8000 Sign-On Bonus!

Competitive Wages. Flexible Hours. Health / Dental / Vision / Aflac. 401K, Tours / On Spot Interviews. EOE. Send resume to Human Resource Manager,

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Christina Worley, at cworley@ milanhcc-llc.com. Milan Health Care Center, 52435 Infirmary Rd., Milan, Mo. 63556. O: 660265-4032; F: 660-265-4562 Join the USPS Team. Polo MO is hiring for Rural Carrier Associate. $17.78/hour Apply at USPS.com/Careers. Questions, contact MidAmericaJobs@usps.gov or call Craig Hall at 660-354-2666

The City of Trenton Street Department is now accepting applications for full time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, electrical experience & CDL is helpful. Position includes vacation, medical insurance and Lagers Retirement benefits. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage at 1900 E. 16th Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The City of Trenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Trenton Street Department is now accepting applications for full time mechanic.

Mechanical, Heavy Equipment and Electrical experience is required. A Class B CDL Driver’s License is required. Position includes vacation, medical insurance and Lagers Retirement benefits. Duties would include maintaining vehicles, road equipment, asphalt plant and street maintenance. Salary depends upon experience. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage at 1900 E 16th Street. Applications will be accepted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The City of Trenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CAPNCM is seeking a full-time community organizer, with benefits, community outreach experience preferred. Working Monday-Thursday, contact Sherry @ 1-855-290-8544 ext.

1056, or email @ shorrmann@ capNCM.org; Full-time Weatherization Crew Member, with benefits, construction experience preferred, but will train the right person. Working Monday-Thursday, contact Russell @ 1-855-290-8544 ext. 1078, or email rreeter@capNCM.org.

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Notices Hobart #32 meat mixer grinder (commercial) will be for sale at Robert Schrock’s auction October 26, along with their line of butcher equipment. For more info, call 660-684-6241.

HE WHO HAS a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. Call The AdZone,

at Chillicothe 660-707-1820 or Gallatin 660-663-2154.

FREE TO GOOD HOMES: We’re moving and need to rehome 18 cats, ranging in age from 4 weeks to 8 years. Could be indoors or outdoors. Call or text to 660-605-0362 for more info.

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

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

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

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

CDL Driver available for local A or B work, we’re here to help.

660-731-5018 R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816390-5161 MAC Mechanical and Home Improvement, LLC.- Handyman Service. Mike Calderon, Owner. 816-442-0417, Altamont, MO. macmechanicalman@gmail.com.

Foster Refrigeration & Electric, Heating & Air Conditioning, 915 S. Washington, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Ph. 660-707-0797. www.fostershvac.com Grand River Heating and Cooling LLC, Jay Hart 660.663.3409. Residential & Commercial. We offer new construction installs, replacements, service calls, whole house ductwork and tune ups. grandriverheatingandcooling@gmail.com Adkison Electric - 660.663.7139 - Residential, Industrial, Com-

mercial. Matt Adkison - mattadkison2@gmail.com General construction, metal & shingle roofing, new homes, pole buildings, siding, decks, additions, remodeling and fencing. No job too small. Free estimates. 660-605-0578

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

Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-358-2682

Garage Sales ADVENTIST CHURCH THRIFT Shop, 1207 S. Clay, Gallatin, Mo. Open: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm. Open during the noon hour. Free clothing at 1206 S. Willow entrance. 660663-2478

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by T.L. Huffman, North Missourian staff writer

Every morning, Clara Sipple and five other cooks get up early to prepare food for the masses.

Clara works as a school cook in the Gallatin R-5 School District.

“We get there about 6:30 every morning to start getting breakfast ready for the kids,” Clara says. “After we serve breakfast we get started on lunch.”

Some days the cooks have pre-prepared meals on the menu; other times it’s homemade foods, like sloppy joes, chili and pizza burgers. It takes both planning and improvisation to please the children and the adults on the school staff.

“We have to be very careful as we have some kids with allergies to some foods,” Clara says. “We work as a team to make sure everything is done right and ready for the kids by 11 a.m. We have a fresh salad bar every day for them as well.”

Clara was born in Chillicothe to Jim and Florence Tucker and raised in Jameson. She graduated from North Daviess R-3 in 1998 as salutatorian.

Clara started as a substitute cook at Gallatin in September of 2015 and went full-time in January 2016. She works mostly at the grade school, but occasionally she can be found in the high school kitchen. Stephanie Lollar is the kitchen manager and there are five other cooks.

“I love working at the school and really enjoy some of the stories the kids tell,” she says. “Overall, it is a great work environment and I work with great people.”

Patience and diplomacy are required for the job. Parents pay close attention to what their children eat during the day. But Clara finds most parents are more supportive than critical.

“For the most part they are easy to get along

Annual Steam & Gas Festival this weekend west of Hamilton Northwest Missouri Steam & Gas Engine Association Fall Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19 at Hamilton.

This show focuses on interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Members are encouraged to participate and volunteer in the many activities. Anyone and everyone is invited to bring their exhibits and skills and set up.

Community clubs, churches, and youth groups are welcome with their fund-raising projects or performances. It’s a great place for area businesses to meet the public and introduce goods or services.

Demonstrations will be held all day and include: draft horse plowing, saw mills, hit and miss engines, apple butter, lard rendering, cider press, corn shelling and grinding, blacksmithing, pumpkin carving, old time music jam. All farming and homesteading activities are welcome.

Steam Engine Stew is for lunch Saturday.

Tractor and gas engine swap and flea market vendors will be on hand. You’re invited to clean out your sheds or fencerows and haul items into the swap meet of equipment, antiques, gas engines, tools, harness, tack, handmade items, baked goods, and farm and garden produce.

No admission charge for spectators and vendors, but a free will donation will be accepted.

The festival is located one mile west of Hamilton on CC Highway to 834 Osage Drive.

Signs are posted. Gates open 8 a.m. Contact Bob Blades at 816390-0199 or Kendall Morgan at 816-284-2646 for show information. Contact Cathy Youtsey at 816-284-1654 for draft horse and camping accommodations.

Dawn Creason, Stacey Sgambato and Clara Sipple

with,” she says. “We have some parents that come in and eat with the grade school kids. We also have lunch buddies that come in and eat lunch with kids that might not have someone to come in to eat

with them.”

Clara has been married to Greg Sipple for 10 years. They have six children: Zach Sipple, Holli (married to James Scott), Andrew Moulin, Jacklyn Maize, Jacob Maize and Addyson Sipple; and two granddaughters. All but Jacob and Addyson are out on their own. Jacob is a junior at GHS and Addyson is in eighth grade at Gallatin R-5 Middle School.

Raising her own six kids, Clara had plenty of practical high-volume kitchen know-how before becoming a school cook. She knew how to peel lots and lots of potatoes at top speed. Still, the job offers a few surprises.

“The amount of food we fix is surprising,” Clara says, “as well as the things some kids say while going through the lunch line.”

One perk about working at a school involves holiday breaks and summer recess. But Clara just keeps on working. She is employed at Elbert’s Department Store after she gets off work at the school as well as during the summertime. Thus, her normal work hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

It’s a lot of time on her feet. She doesn’t complain …except maybe on truck day.

“The biggest negative to my job would be truck day,” she says. “With a government truck and a delivery truck arriving the same day, that means lots of freezer time and I don’t like the cold very well.”

But Clara says the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

“I’m able to take off for my own kids if I need to and I’m able to be there for their sports,” she says.

“The biggest benefit of my job is that I’m able to be there for all of the kids and make them feel that they really are loved.”

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