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pay for operations. The following financial report was accepted by the board: sales tax revenue for August 2018, $115,397.69; sales tax balance $149,687.63; commissary grossed $10,529.75 in September 2018; CD account #247 accrued interest of $2,076.57, balance $245,821.49; CD account #977 balance $102,549.41; operating account balance $46,360.88; payroll balance $10,786.94; accounts receivable $349,120.12; accounts payable $268.91. An update on training was given by Deputy Director Tim Carder. The jail will be implementing an on-the-job training program to be completed after the 40-hour basic training. The

new detention officers will be required to successfully complete tasks during this period, with the direct supervisor signing off on completed tasks. Mr. Carder reported that the jail is down four to five officers at this time. The last van is being repaired at this time and should be back in service in the next week or two. A proposed budget for next year is being reviewed. The Missouri Department of Health completed a kitchen inspection Sept. 21, giving the kitchen a positive inspection report. The main water heater started leaking last weekend and had (continued on page 13)

The architect’s visual concept of the walkway connecting buildings on the Gallatin R-5 campus

New walkway construction set to begin Rick Kuhl, of WSKF Architects out of Kansas City, discussed the design of the new walkway during the Oct. 16 meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education. The walkway will have an aluminum canopy, enclosed with a heavy opaque material. White and red school lettering will be

added. The winning bid was from Herner, St. Joseph, for $228,500. Weldon Construction, Trenton, bid $232,632. Work should begin by the end of this month and has a 90-day completion date. Disposal of the old football scoreboard was discussed. The scoreboard would be purchased on an “as is” basis and the buyer

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Jail raises rates; kitchen review positive The Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board voted at its Sept. 28 meeting to increase its daily housing rate to $45 for all agencies effective Jan. 1, 2019, or upon the renewal of contracts. The per diem housing rate for the jail was about $28 when it first opened in 2006. The rate increased to $37.50 in 2016. As hosts of the jail, Daviess and DeKalb do not pay to house their inmates; however, detainees are required to pay their own board bill. Currently there are approximately four counties and four municipalities that are housing detainees at the facility. Along with the housing rate, a half-cent sales tax is also used to

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would be responsible for removal and transportation. The board declared the old football scoreboard surplus property. Bids are due in writing to Dr. Copple by noon on Nov. 2. Administrative reports were presented by Dr. Copple, and Principals Burke, Collins and (continued on page 13)

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Order of Purple Heart ceremony Oct. 31 The Military Order of the Purple Heart ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Daviess County Courthouse. All veterans and members of the community are invited to attend. The Daviess County Commission signed a resolution to make Daviess County a Purple Heart County during their Oct. 10 meeting. The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges, and other monuments that give tribute to the men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal. The Purple Heart Trail accomplishes this honorary goal by creating a visual reminder to those who use the road system that others have paid a high price for their freedom to travel and (continued on page 13)

Using laughter to cope, connect by T.L. Huffman, staff writer

Since Richie King was a teenager growing up in Jamesport, he’s gotten a kick out of making people laugh. Now, as a disabled veteran who considers himself a professional comedian, he’s hoping to save lives by being funny. As a member of Comedy Vets, Richie will be appearing at Cameron at The Old School (116 West 4th Street) on Friday, Oct. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket proceeds go to support Veteran Suicide Prevention Programs. “Thirty-five veterans a day commit suicide,” Richie says. “That’s an astonishing number. By the end of the year, that’s over 12,000 people. Imagine the population of Chillicothe, just wiped out. We want to get rid of that terrible number.” Richie wants to see the number of veterans suicides diminish to zero; instead, suicides are on the increase. A recent Veterans

“ I f you’re laughing, then you ain’t crying...” — Richie King Administration study reports that 22 veterans enrolled in VA programs commit suicide each day. When adding vets not enrolled in VA, the rate is closer to 35 veteran suicides per day. Those statistics are no laughing matter, but Richie has a theory: “ My saying is: If you’re laughing, you ain’t crying.” Richie got his start in comedy during high school at Tri-County R-7 at Jamesport doing frontyard shows and stand up comedy for small groups of 10 or so. “My uncle was a very funny (continued on page 13)

arl he S o e ehin o e hin o elie e in.... he he iel ho e officiall opene on Friday, Oct. 12, on the Maryville campus. The Hughes family, right, are as follows: Front row from left -- Nicholas Hughes, Daisy, Carl Hughes and Matilda Callaway; back row -- Brenden Callaway, Melissa Hughes Callaway, Mario Jeberaeel, Abbey Hughes Jeberaeel, Cheryl Deweerdt Hughes, Daniel Hughes, Katrina Holtz Hughes (not shown: Florence Callaway, born March 2018).

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Editor’s note: The following is by Troy Lesan, a regular contributing writer for the L ake V iking N ew s, with information contributed by Lake V iking residents Mark and Missy Leggett.

The Hughes Fieldhouse, the largest public-private partnership in the 113-year history of Northwest Missouri State University and destined to become a showcase fixture of the campus, was unveiled in a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Maryville on Oct. 12. Construction of the impressive $21 million facility was realized due to a $14 million donation from a team of 50 donors headed by the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Family Foundation. Carl and Cheryl are Lake Viking Asso-

ciation members; their house is one of the largest on the lake and greatly contributes to the aesthetic beauty of the area. Of their big contribution to their alma mater resulting in the Hughes Fieldhouse, Carl Hughes says: “You get behind something you believe in. I hope this building gets worn out and I expect that competition will be keen to have access. I expect the completion of this building will further enhance Northwest’s strategic mission and that the building will be utilized by countless students and organizations within Northwest and the community.” The Hughes Fieldhouse will host a variety of university and community activities year-round. Northwest club sports

and student organizations, from Greek fraternities and sororities to the Bearcat Marching Band, will actively use the facility. All Bearcat athletic teams will benefit from being able to practice inside the facility during their off seasons or inclement weather. The facility will also host intercollegiate and high-school track meets, community fund-raisers, exhibitions, trade shows, business gatherings, concerts, and special events. The Hughes Fieldhouse is 137,250 square feet under roof which is equal to 2.15 football fields or 2.84 acres. It includes a 90-yard practice turf and 300-meter track. It is projected to have an economic

impact of $23.8 million which is the equivalent of 946 new jobs. The fieldhouse culminates an involvement with NWMSU that began when Cheryl Deweerdt Hughes (NWMSU ’78) was a Bearcat cheerleader and member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, while Carl (NWMSU ’76) was a Bearcat football player and member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by a Bearcat Tailgate Zone that featured tours of the fieldhouse, live music, and interaction between youth and Northwest student athletes. The events marked an exciting occasion for the NWMSU family.


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