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New leader at Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose

Christine Hardin is the new administrator at the Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center. Christine was born in Wisconsin and graduated from high school in Albany. She worked at Pine View Nursing Home in Stanberry as a restorative aid in therapy. She lives outside McFall with her husband Clinton and their two sons, Laine and Landon. They have one child on the way.

Christine will be replacing Tina Pickering, who was administrator from June to October of this year. Tina has taken a job as head cook at the Pattonsburg School.

Tina Pickering and Christine Hardin

New postmaster at Gallatin Teresa Faulkner, Bethany, is the new postmaster at the Gallatin Post Office. Teresa officially began in Gallatin on Oct. 12.

She started her career with the postal service in 2006 at McFall. In 2008 she became postmaster at Coffey. Shortly after that she became postmaster at Jamesport.

In 2015, she became supervisor at the Bethany Post Office. Teresa is a graduate of Jameson High School. She and her husband Doug have four grown children and one grandchild.

“I look forward to working here in Gallatin and meeting the community,” she said.

Teresa Faulkner

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LEPC considers drone purchase for use during hazardous conditions in county The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss the purchase of a drone with Chemical Emergency Preparedness Funds (CEPF) at its quarterly meeting today (Nov. 6) in the meeting room at Subway.

The drone would be used to assess chemical spills, damage during natural disasters, other hazardous accidents, and also for search operations. The unmanned aerial system can fly over a scene and record what it sees safely and efficiently. Otherwise, emergency response team members have to enter an area wearing a HAZMAT suit.

In January of this year, the committee discussed the possibility of purchasing a drone, rather than using Eagle View Pictometry, which takes photos for the county for property views, mapping, etc.

In May, the committee learned that the Missouri Emergency Response Commission agreed to the purchase of drones with CEPF. The purpose of CEPF funding is to prevent chemical accidents and to handle hazardous materials emergencies. The committee set aside $2,500 received from CEPF funding for equipment and training for the drone. A drone that will meet the basic needs for Local Emergency Planning (LEPC) costs between $1,100 and $1,900.

The committee formed a subcommittee to oversee drone policies and usage. The subcommittee is made up of David Cox,

David Roll, Mark Richards, and Gary Alexander.

Discussion was held about the Federal Aviation Administration rules about flying over roads, football games, etc. Drones are to be utilized by an authorized pilot, used only for emergency response, and used within jurisdic-

tion. Drones will be used outside of jurisdiction only by trained personnel with permission per policy. Insurance coverage was discussed.

In other business to be taken up at the quarterly meeting, David Roll is continuing to work on

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Looking a little like Christmas…

Members of Gallatin’s National Honor Society (NHS) assisted Christmas Around the Square co-chairman Cyd Terry in pruning and then decorating the spruce tree on the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn on Monday. The decorations are in anticipation of the Christmas festival scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. Santa Claus, assisted by a selected child, will flip the switch to light the tree during ceremonies following the parade that Saturday evening. Complete details, including a list of 38 vendors now registered for display booths, can be found online at FriendsOfGallatin.org [staff photo]

Rental home catches fire Saturday

Slade Lee, 10, and Eli Lee, 8, both got their first deer (bucks) 30 minutes apart on Saturday, Nov. 2, while out hunting with their grandpa Michael Lee of Winston. They are sons of Chris and Brooke Lee of Winston.

Young Daviess deer hunters harvest 145 in youth season

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages six through 15 harvested 18,158 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2019 deer hunting season on Nov. 2 and 3.

Young hunters in Daviess harvested a total of 145 deer, 96 antlered bucks; eight button bucks; and 41 does.

Top counties were Osage with young hunters harvesting 381 deer, Howell with 355, and Franklin with 351.

“We had great weekend weather for deer hunting,” said MDC Deer Biologist Kevyn Wiskirchen.

“It was chilly, but not freezing, which is good for deer movement.”

Archery deer hunting continues through Nov. 15 and resumes Nov. 27 through Jan. 15, 2020. The November portion of firearms deer season runs Nov. 16-26 followed by the late youth portion Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 6-8 followed by the alternative methods portion Dec. 28- Jan. 7, 2020.

Gallatin Fire Protection District was dispatched to 700 South Cedar for a reported structure fire at 7:44 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Engine 101 and Rescue 107 responded.

Upon arrival firefighters found a residential house with thick smoke coming out all the roof eaves. Determining the attic was on fire, crews deployed a 1-3/4 inch attack line to the interior for extinguishment. Another crew ascended to the roof to cut two holes for vertical ventilation. A water hydrant across the street was used for water supply.

Due to the type of fire found, mutual aid was requested for additional personnel. Additional crews deployed a second 1-3/4

38 Vendors Line Up for Christmas Around the Square Saturday, Nov. 23

inch hose line to the south side of the house to extinguish fire on the roof eaves. Firefighters extinguished the fire and then conducted overhaul of the interior. The kitchen, attic area and dining room were significantly damaged. The rental house was under renovation so no one was living in it at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire was found to be a shorted electrical outlet.

Gallatin Fire was released from the scene at approximately 10:45 p.m.

Also responding were Daviess County EMS, Gallatin Police, Daviess County Sheriff ’s Deputy, KAW Fire District, Jameson Fire District, and Lake Viking Fire.

Complete details online:

FriendsofGallatin.org

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OPINION

Nov. 6, 2019

A pod dream Way back in the 1870s when opium use became common, the term “pipe dream” was coined to describe the hallucinations a person experienced while under the influence. Now, 150 years later, Missourians may soon be considering a “pod dream” perhaps in like fashion.

A blue ribbon panel has just issued a report that proposes a hyperloop to whisk passengers and freight from Kansas City to St. Louis in under 30 minutes.

The vision of futuristic high-speed tube transportation is intoxicating and bold. Passengers or cargo would be transported in a Hyperloop pod and accelerate via electric Off the Editor’s Spike... propulsion in a low-pressure tube. The pod would float above the track using magnetic levitation and glide at speeds in excess of 600 miles per hour.

If built, a system conceived by Tesla’s Elon Musk would vault Missouri into the global epicenter for the

by Darryl Wilkinson research, development and commercialization of tubed transport technology.

The hoopla is already underway. The Kansas City engineering firm of Black & Veatch and Olsson completed an engineering feasibility study, making Missouri the first state to do so. State officials say the Hyperloop could create up to 17,000 new jobs and have an overall economic impact of up to $3.7 billion per year. Supporters say a 15-mile test track could be started as soon as next year.

Where’s Congressman Willard Vandiver (“...I’m from Missouri, and you have to show me”) when you need him?

Before chasing this pod dream, state officials should show us how a hyperloop would not siphon tax dollars away from our existing roads and bridge repairs. Trust is a key question. Voters watched the shell game in budget adjustments involving lottery revenue for schools; voters recently turned down a much-needed tax increase for roadways because it too broadly funded things other than roads.

Logically, a hyperloop system would reduce the number of vehicles on I-70 for safety and lower maintenance. It’s exciting to think of Missouri as a national leader in transportation. The geography, with Columbia a natural halfway stop, is a fit. Definitely, our state could benefit from this bold venture. But it’s too early to jump to any conclusions.

Missouri must conduct more environmental impact studies, additional engineering work, and establish a regulatory framework — and get the funding — before breaking ground on a Hyperloop project. The 15-mile test track, for a mere $300 to $500 million, would take three to five years to build. If successful, then construction on the full commercial route would take another seven to 10 years.

Is it a pipe dream ..., er, pod dream, to think a private-public partnership could fund a hyperloop without negatively impacting Missouri’s other transportation needs? Well, as Congressman Vandiver once said.... but, then again, Charles “Lucky” Lindbergh navigated the first solo transoceanic flight in his single-engine monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, which was funded, in part, with Show-Me tax money.

These are interesting times. Very interesting.

Honor those who served

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman

On Nov. 11, Americans living at home and abroad will celebrate Veterans Day, a day our nation sets aside each year to recognize and thank all those who have answered the patriotic call to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the armistice ending the aggressions of World War I took effect. Just 101 years later, we pause to reflect and remember all of those who went into harm’s way, be it during the War to End All Wars or any of the conflicts that have happened since.

According to the Missouri Veterans Commission, more than

400,000 veterans currently live in the Show-Me State. Thousands of those veterans are living right here in the 12th Senatorial District, some of them at Cameron Veterans Home. This Veterans Day, and every day, I encourage you to show your support for Missouri’s veterans and military families by donating to a veterans organization, volunteering at a veterans home or hospital or simply taking the time to stop and thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice.

Also, many restaurants and retailers offer discounts and free items for veterans on Nov. 11.

Most places require a military ID or proof of service, and offers vary by location.

Duties of our Secretary of State

By State Rep. J Eggleston

I recently accompanied Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on visits to the courthouses of Daviess and Harrison Counties. Secretary Ashcroft makes it a personal mission to visit all of Missouri’s 114 counties each year, and the two visits in my district were part of a half dozen he did that day.

The duties of the Secretary of State are not well known, so I thought I would outline them in this report. First, the Secretary of State is the chief election officer for Missouri. In that role, he interfaces with all of the county clerks to help all state election

activities run smoothly.

Most counties hold an election for candidates at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as various ballot measures and propositions, in April, August, and November. The Secretary of State is the ultimate authority to insure these elections are held in a fair and transparent manner, and their results are recorded.

The Secretary of State also manages the creation of business names. If you want to create a corporation or LLC, you would work with the Secretary of State’s office to get your business name registered with the state. The Secretary’s office also

runs the Missouri state library in Jefferson City and advocates for libraries across our state, and is the official record keeper of all state government activities.

One little known duty of the secretary of state is to oversee the Securities Division of state government. The Securities Division protects Missouri investors from fraud through the enforcement of the securities laws with an emphasis on restitution for investors.

These are some of the duties of our Secretary of State. To learn more, or to contact the Secretary’s office, visit his web site at https://sos.mo.gov/.

ISIS threat to freedom isn’t over

By Congressman Sam Graves

Kayla Mueller, a 26-year old from Arizona, was working as a humanitarian aid worker when she was kidnapped by ISIS in 2013. For 18 months, Kayla was tortured and abused by ISIS. Reportedly forced to marry their leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, she was one of four Americans murdered by ISIS and one of thousands of innocent civilians slaughtered by al-Baghdadi and his band of depraved criminals.

For years following Kayla’s murder, al-Baghdadi’s criminal syndicate known as ISIS flourished in Syria and northern Iraq enforcing their sick, twisted Sharia law and torturing and murdering as they saw fit.

President Obama failed to defeat what he referred to as the “JV team” of terrorist organizations. Unlike President Obama, President Trump took the threat posed by ISIS — and radical Islamic terrorism as a whole — seriously from Day One. President Trump’s renewed focus on fighting radical Islamic terrorism is paying off. Vast swaths of Syria and northern Iraq once controlled by ISIS were recaptured, and ISIS’s ter-

ritory has been reduced to just able for his crimes, al-Baghdadi 1% of what it once controlled. triggered a suicide vest, killing This has greatly reduced himself and two of his children.

ISIS’s ability to squeeze funding He died a coward, desperately from the civilians it brutalized trying to escape justice. Howevand its illegal oil sales, and, in er, we can all rest easier knowing turn, reduced their ability to car- there’s one less radical Islamic ry out horrific acts of terrorism terrorist madman roaming the in Syria and around the globe. earth — and that he’ll face a jusRecently, Kayla’s family and tice far more powerful in death. loved ones finally got some sliver This fight isn’t over. This vicof closure.

U.S.Wilkinson, Special Forces is not the end of radical IsDarryl Editor & tory Publisher tracked down al-Baghdadi and lamic terrorism, or even ISIS cornered him with dogs in the alone. Radical Islamic terrorism tunnels under his compound. remains a threat to freedom and Terrified of being held account- peace around the world.

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Consider these impeachment similarities, contrasts

by Phill Brooks

There are some intriguing similarities, but also contrasts between the current U.S. House investigation of Pres. Donald Trump and last year’s Missouri House investigation of Gov. Eric Greitens. Both investigations began with committee hearings held behind closed doors.

Missouri’s House even adopted a rule that gagged committee members from talking about committee proceedings with others.

One reason for initially closing the hearings was that the woman subject to alleged misconduct by the governor sought anonymity. But another explana-

tion echoed the arguments for closed Congressional hearings — that an impeachment investigation is similar to grand jury proceedings held in secret to avoid subsequent witnesses adjusting testimony based on prior testimony.

In Missouri, the House committee ultimately held public hearings and released partially redacted transcripts of the earlier closed hearings. The U.S. House also plans public hearings.

Another similarity between Missouri and Congress involves avoiding the word “impeachment.” Congressional Republicans regularly attacked the House leadership for using standing committees for

the initial Trump investigation, rather than the House authorizing a formal impeachment process.

In Missouri, the House voted to authorize a special committee to “investigate allegations” against the governor. But House leaders rejected efforts to include the word impeachment as a possible committee recommendation. Even when the Missouri legislature authorized a special session to continue the Greitens investigation, the petition used the phrase “disciplinary actions,” not “impeachment,” as the purpose.

I was told that by avoiding the word “impeachment” in the non-impeachment

petition provided cover for some Republicans that maybe all they were endorsing in signing the petition was a potential reprimand, a kind of “the governor’s been naughty” resolution.

Another intriguing similarity involves soliciting foreign campaign support. While that’s the core of the Trump investigation, the issue arose late in the Greitens investigation when a former campaign staffer testified Greitens discussed seeking foreign campaign contributions that would violate federal law.

The one huge difference between the two investigations involves the intense

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Nov. 6, 2019 Thoughts for this Veterans Day — Monday, Nov. 11:

Donut girls leave a legacy worth remembering American Salvation Army lassies set sail for France on Aug. 12, 1917, determined to bring comfort to the soldiers in the rain soaked trenches of no-man’s land. Helen Purviance, a native Hoosier, and Margaret Sheldon thought some real home cooking might help. Unfortunately, most of the supplies had run out, except some flour, sugar, lard, baking powder, cinnamon, and canned milk. They had everything needed to make donuts.

The Salvation Army lassies worked in primitive circumstances, using a wine bottle, rolling pin, a baking

powder tin cutter and a camphor tube for the holes. The first donuts were made, seven at a time, in a soldier’s helmet over a small stove. Homesick soldiers were drawn to the hut and lined up in the rain waiting for a taste. Word spread quickly, “If you’re hungry or broke, you can get something to eat at The Salvation Army.” Before long, 2,500 to 9,000 donuts were being made around the clock.

The tradition extended into World War II. Again, brave lassies risked their lives to bring a glimmer of hope to the troops, serving them free coffee and donuts on the

Consider impeachment (continued from page 2) partisanship in the U.S. House.

Republican members of Congress regularly attacked the Democratic leadership. They even disrupted a planned committee session by storming the Capitol hearing room before the meeting. In Missouri, there was no such partisan assault.

Although Missouri Democratic legislators disagreed with some aspects of the Republican leadership’s approach, it became a bipartisan collaborative investigation of the Republican governor’s behavior.

I hardly remember a harsh word uttered by a Democratic committee member against the Republican chair. The ranking Democratic committee member, usually candid and blunt, obeyed the gag rule. She consistently turned aside my repeated efforts for information about committee issues, although clearly frustrated by the rule.

Of course, this bipartisan collaboration was facilitated by a Republican-controlled legislature investigating a Republican governor. That’s similar to the 1994 impeachment of Democratic Secretary of State Judy Moriarty by a Democratic-controlled House. Unlike the Trump and Greitens investigations, the word “impeachment” was not an issue.

Gov. Mel Carnahan called the legislature into a special session for the specific purpose of impeaching Moriarty — who, after

House impeachment, was tossed out of office by the Missouri Supreme Court. Moriarty had been convicted of having office staff back-date her son’s filing papers for the state legislature after the filing deadline.

The conviction, which prompted the impeachment session, meant there was no need for secret committee testimony since there had been a public trial.

Unlike the U.S. president whom the U.S. Justice Department has determined cannot be charged with a crime while in office, governors are not immune from prosecution. In fact, Greitens resigned in a deal to drop a criminal charge of stealing information from a non-profit organization.

As for that first special session ever called by the legislature itself, it met only a few times.

Rules for the committee’s continued investigation were co-sponsored by the Republican committee chair and the ranking Democratic member — a sign of continued bipartisan collaboration so missing in Washington.

But with Greitens’ resignation, the special session adjourned after a joint session address by the new governor, Mike Parson.

Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press corps. He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism.

Commission votes to maintain current salary levels plus COLA The Daviess County Salary Commission met Oct. 29. The meeting was called to order

by Circuit Clerk Pam Howard. Daviess County Presiding Commissioner Jim Ruse was elected to chair the salary commission.

The meeting began with Ronetta Burton, Chief Financial Officer, giving the current financial condition of the county report. Ronetta stated the 2019 budget needed cuts of almost $100,000 to balance in January 2019, and known shortages for 2019 include $20,000 in lost reimbursements from the state to the recorder’s office. Known shortages for 2020 include $55,000 in lost reimbursements from the state to the recorder’s office, a $17,000 increase in health care costs, and the $100,000 in requests denied in 2019 that will probably be requested again for 2020.

Ronetta also stated that assessed valuations were up again in 2019 by almost $3,000,000, and sales tax and delinquent property taxes were currently at expected levels. Current tax collections on the new valuation will not begin until Nov 1, 2019. Ronetta advised the salary commission that rollbacks in the tax levy that were taken in 2007 ($0.19) and 2008 ($0.24) will need to be addressed in 2020.

Jim Ruse added that a levy increase to capture part or all of the rollback will probably be necessary for the county to meet its obligations in 2020 and going forward.

Ronetta Burton advised that an error in computing the 2019 salaries had been discovered that had to do with a misunderstanding between a previous clerk and the county attorney. The additional $8,758 will be paid out to the officials affected before the end of 2019. This increase is

Coffee Shop Talk at the FSA County Office

I know many farmers are thankful for the ideal weather we’ve been having this fall. We finished off October with 2.66 inches of rain, only the second month of 2019, behind April, to receive below average monthly rainfall.

Harvest is everyone’s priority right now, but there are quite a few things going on at FSA. When you get finished up in the fields, or on the next rainy day, take a few minutes to come in and learn about all the different programs. I’ve listed them briefly below, but please feel free to call or come by the office for additional information on any of our programs.

ARC PLC — It’s time to make your decision between ARC and PLC for commodities for the 2019 and 2020 crop years.

Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, two popular safety net programs, for the 2019 crop year. Interested producers must sign up for either program by March 15, 2020.

The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized and made updates to these two USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs. ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guarantee level. PLC program provides income support payments on historical base acres when the price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price.

You are also given the opportunity to update the yields on your farms using crop years 2013-2017. If you remember

frontlines. Today, the Salvation Army continues to serve soldiers through a program called Operation Compassion. Since 2002, more than 76,000 care packages have been shipped overseas. Hundreds of soldiers share their thanks for those of us here who have not forgotten them.

The Salvation Army will continue to help by providing desperately needed services to men, women and children. Without your generosity, the support of these services is not possible. Please consider creating a lasting legacy at the Salvation Army in your estate plans.

back to 2014 when we last updated yields, you’ll recall that it was not a speedy process. Please do not wait until the deadline to signup for this program.

Marketing Assistance Loans — Marketing Assistance Loans are low-interest grain loans that are made on grain being stored by a producer, either on the farm, or in commercial storage. These loans are intended to give farmers cash flow flexibility without being forced to market their crop sooner than they would like. The interest rate on these loans is currently 2.625% and remains fixed for the life of the loan with the exception of a one-time adjustment to the January interest rate after the first of the year. Loans mature 9 months after disbursal, at the end of the month, so any loans made in November will mature August 31, 2020.

The timeframe for these loans is very short – these can typically be approved in as little as a day or two. To be eligible for a Marketing Assistance Loan, you must have produced the crop that will be placed under loan, you must be in compliance with FSA eligibility and acreage reporting requirements, and you must still have beneficial interest in the crop. The grain is used as collateral and there are no early pay off penalties.

COC Election — Ballots will be mailed out soon for the upcoming 2020 County Committee Member Election. To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program.

Eligible voters in local administrative area 2, consisting of Grand River, Union,

due to an increase in the assessed valuation in 2017 for the county that pushed the county into a higher base salary range per Missouri statutes for officials elected in 2018.

Discussion was held regarding increases to salaries, if any, for the officials elected in 2020.

Annie Gibson advised the commission that a Missouri statute currently allows a one-time increase in all salaries of $2,000, effective immediately. This statute allows an increase to the sheriff ’s salary of $6,000. Discussion was also held regarding Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) and how they had been addressed in the past. The last COLA given by the county commissioners was in 2016.

Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, made a motion to have salaries remain at 115% of base for officials elected in the next term (2020), plus the 2% COLA approved by the county commissioners in 2016, plus COLAs equal to the percentage approved for all county employees in 2020 and 2021, if any, and to forego any one time additional salary available at this time; and to have the public administrator salary remain at the current level, plus COLAs equal to the percentage approved for all county employees in 2020 and 2021, if any. Ben Becerra seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Officials attending were County Clerk Ronetta Burton, Prosecuting Attorney Annie Gibson, Collector/Treasurer Pam McNeel, Recorder Jane McKinsey, Presiding Commissioner James Ruse, Sheriff Ben Becerra, First District Commissioner David Cox, and Second District Commissioner Wayne Uthe. The assessor, public administrator and coroner were absent.

Jackson, Monroe and Harrison Townships, who do not receive a ballot can obtain one from their local USDA Service Center. Dec. 2, 2019, is the last day for voters to submit ballots in person to local USDA Service Centers. Ballots returned by mail must also be postmarked no later than Dec. 2. Newly elected committee members will take office Jan. 1, 2020.

Wesley Gay of Gallatin is running for LAA #2. He is a 3rd generation farmer and currently farms with his dad, Keith.

Together they grow approximately 1,800 acres of corn and soybeans. After graduating from SMSU with a B.S in Agronomy, Wesley worked in the Precision Agriculture field covering parts of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska for 10 years, and helped on the family farm when he could. He started farming full-time in 2012 and a short time later, he and his wife Marcy bought their first farm together.

They have two children, Milly, 5, and Abe, 3, who love checking crops, playing in the dirt, and tractor or combine rides. Wesley hopes to carry the values, knowledge and integrity he’s been taught forward to keep production agriculture viable and vibrant for future generations. Wesley is an active member of the First Christian Church in Gallatin, is a lunch buddy volunteer for the Bright Futures-Gallatin program, is a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau and has been a part of many productions of the Gallatin Theater League.

Report all fall-seeded crops by Dec. 15.

Wheat, rye, and triticale must be reported

by Dec. 15 or within 15 calendar days after planting to avoid a late file fee. If planted,

By Mandi Bird, FSA County Executive Director

these crops must be reported to maintain program eligibility.

CRP General Signup — FSA will be holding a General CRP signup this winter, exact dates yet to be determined. If you are interested in offering land into the CRP program it must be free of trees, brush and noxious weeds, have been owned for a least one year, and been farmed four of the six years between 2012-2017. Daviess County will be taking appointments for this signup once the timeframe is known.

WHIP+ — There is a new disaster program (Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program-Plus) for years 2018 and 2019 that includes compensation for failed acres and low yields due to flooding. In Daviess County, WHIP+ will be available for producers who have suffered eligible losses of crops as a result of 2018 and 2019 flooding along the Grand River and its major tributaries.

Producers applying for WHIP+ must provide supporting documentation to establish that the crops were directly affected by a qualifying disaster loss, including failed, low-yield, or uninsured prevented planting acreage. Both insured and uninsured producers are eligible to apply for WHIP+. If you suffered crop losses due to flooding in the fall of 2018, please stop by the office to make an application.

Harvest will need to be complete before a 2019 WHIP+ application can be made. For more details about the WHIP+ program or to make a 2018 application, please call or come by the office.

All of us at FSA wish all our farmers a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

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Kenneth Arnold card shower set A card shower is planned for Kenneth Arnold, who will be 91 on Nov. 7. Kenneth was a sergeant during the Korean War. His address is 402 Grand Street, Gallatin, MO 64640.

October fire, incident report Gallatin Fire Protection District reported four incidents for October.

Oct. 15 at 12:03 pm: Medical Assist on W. Grand.

Oct. 16 at 1:28 pm: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire on Waltz Ave; 6:30 pm: Public Service on S. Olive.

Oct. 23 at 10:09 am: Medical Assist on South Cedar.

Accident on I-35 due to daring deer Tiara Ward, 23, Bethany, received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 2 in Daviess County.

According to the highway patrol, Ms. Ward was northbound on I-35 driving a 2018 Toyota Camry. Her vehicle struck a deer that entered the roadway. She came to a controlled stop on the right shoulder.

Ms. Ward was wearing her seat belt. She was taken by Daviess County Ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center.

The Toyota had extensive damage.

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

Bridges closed early December The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of Nov. 4-10: Route DD – closed for bridge rehabilitation at the Interstate 35 overpass through early December.

Route B – closed for bridge reconstruction at the I-35 overpass through early December.

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

All work is weather permitting and subject to change.

NCMC Library hosts jam session The North Central Missouri College Library will be hosting a live music jam session on Nov. 6 beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the first floor of Geyer Hall. Local musicians Jack Bain of Trenton and Mike Arnold of Gallatin will perform a two-piece string/ acoustic jam session open to students, faculty/staff, and the public. A variety of genres will be played and light refreshments provided. Quiet areas will still be available on the second floor of the library.

For more questions or information, contact Shellee Castanada, NCMC Library Coordinator, at 660-359-3948 x1335.

Need a treat? Try the library popcorn and programs Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, but what about that turkey? Don’t forget that November is Food-4-Fines month at the Daviess County Library and Jamesport Branch library. This is a time one can whittle away any of those pesky fines that accumulated over the summer and help those in need at the same time.

One non-perishable food item equals up to $1 toward overdue fines. (Sadly, lost book fines are not included, but we accept good faith payments of $2-5 per visit to work those away.) Food-4-Fines began on Nov. 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Visit www.daviesscountylibrary.org.

Active Aging Resource Center Nov. 5: Blood pressure and blood glucose checks 11-12; Nov. 12: OATS bus, call 1-800-831-9219 to schedule; Thank you to Frost Automotive for being an amazing supporter of our Center.

It’s time to check 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 Nov. 11-15 Monday: sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, broccoli, tropical fruit salad; Tuesday: potato soup, hot dog on bun, cottage cheese w/peaches, vegetable relishes, fruit muffin; Wednesday: pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach salad, biscuit, fruit; Thursday: rib-b-que, baked sweet potato, green beans, garlic toast, fruit crisp; Friday: chicken and noodles, potatoes, carrots, whole grain bread, mixed fruit.

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Board continues to look at building proposals for new jail Lawrence Goldberg and Joseph Weber with Goldberg Group Architects (GGA) distributed a draft proposal to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board, which discussed building a new jail with a reduction to a 165-175 bed facility.

The board members agreed at the Oct. 25 meeting that they would like to see a proposal for improvements to the current facility. Sheriff Becerra reiterated that he would not vote for the construction of a new jail at this time.

The jail board agreed to a feasibility study to be done by Goldberg Group Architects at a meeting held this summer.

The feasibility study was to determine whether the jail proceeds with needed upgrades to the current facility or lays the groundwork for a new facility in the future.

Lawrence Goldberg leads GGA and its projects by applying his expertise to the planning and

design of the facility. Joe Weber assists GGA clients with evaluating security requirements, needs assessment and staffing.

The financial report was approved as follows: Sales tax revenue for August $120,290.53, September $92,266.32; Sales Tax balance $194,165.42; Sales Tax interest received for 7/17 through 6/18 $666.46; Sales Tax interest received for 7/18 through 6/19 $1,432.45; Commissary gross $9,488.82 in September, $8,797.05 in August; Accrued interest in CD 247, $2,111.81; CD account 247 balance $249,993.42; CD account 977 balance $104,555.24; Operating Account balance $104,834.79; Payroll balance $12,051.54; A/R $260,450.88; A/P $1,747.44 Director Ed Howard discussed the Turnkey Conference he attended in September.

Assistant Director Tim Carder gave a training update. Four officers are currently attending Crisis Intervention Training. By

the end of November, all annual training should be completed.

Mr. Carder is currently researching questions surrounding change of venue. He will have more information on this for the November meeting.

Mr. Howard advised he would be on vacation next week.

A closed session was not held.

The next board meeting will be scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 6, which will include a preliminary budget discussion.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board held Oct. 25.

Present were Daviess County Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner Kyle Carroll; DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant; and visitors Lawrence Goldberg and Joseph Weber.

LEPC meeting (continued from page one) a Local Emergency Operations Plan and has met with several stakeholders to complete specific sections, most recently with the county health department.

The final draft will be presented at the Nov. 6 meeting.

Highlights of the three meetings held so far by the LEPC include: JANUARY: Discussion about what trailers are available in the area and who could be a shelter.

The extra empty building at the Pattonsburg jail was discussed as being a shelter after an ice storm forced people to seek shelter while stranded on I-35 highway, and this building was used.

MAY: Forty-two people came to the weather spotter class presented by the National Weather Service held in Gallatin in April.

Another class is set in Daviess County in 2020 either in Pattonsburg or Jamesport. A weather policy committee formed, consisting of David Roll, Mike Booth, Mark Richards and Kerri Sterneker.

Mitigation money just recently released could be used for a shelter at the proposed community center at the Industrial Park being built by Access II.

David Roll would attend a volunteer symposium at Lake of the Ozarks in October.

JULY: Sarah Atkins presented information and steps to take to become a storm ready county and/or city. She outlined the StormReady Recognition Guidelines that depend on county population and the steps to take to become storm ready. Discussion was held about becoming StormReady but no decision was made.

A suggestion was made to hand out VOAD/COAD applications at the various festivals.

The VOAD acronym is Volunteer Organization Assisting in Disasters. The COAD acronym is Community Organization Assisting in Disasters. Roy and Ashley Bontrager agreed to represent VOAD/COAD and would attend training and the volunteer symposium in October through Show Me Partnerships.

Ralph Dishong with American Red Cross discussed the four hardest hit counties around the Missouri River including St. Joseph and Carrollton. Volunteers in Daviess County did assist Red Cross during recovery.

Jessica Atkins reported Access II is considering a com-

munity/fitness center on their property that could also serve as a disaster shelter. They are looking for a grant or possibly money to assist with building this facility. It would include a community room as well as a gym with six showers and bathrooms. They have been to other county entities and have done presentations for possible funding. Lance Rains, as well as David Roll, will meet with her and her director to discuss emergency funding grants available.

The treasurer’s report for January: $9261.36; May $9,263.65; and July: $9,163.66.

Those in attendance included Robert Mazur: Deputy SheriffLEPC Vice-Chairperson; David Roll: EMD-LEPC Chairperson; Ronetta Burton: Coffey Fire District-LEPC Treasurer; and Cheryl Alexander: Daviess Co Health Department-LEPC Secretary.

Beef Seminar Beef Producers Seminar is Nov. 14, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Parish Hall in Stanberry. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the seminar to start at 6.

Call 816-324-3147 to preregister.

Pattonsburg approves firearms business The City of Pattonsburg gave approval to Carsley Crabtree to operate a firearms business from his home in Pattonsburg.

At the Oct. 14 meeting, Mr. Crabtree told the aldermen he is buying a house in Pattonsburg.

He owns and operates a firearms business from his current home in Cainsville, called Crabtree Enterprises, LLC/DACK Outdoors. He has a federal firearms license and needs a letter from the City Zoning Authority for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in order to transfer his license.

The Pattonsburg School District wants to know if the City will consider doing snow removal for the school. The issue was tabled until the November meeting.

Soil samples will be taken before the current farm land lease term is up in Old Pattonsburg, to see if Mr. Hoover will need to apply the proper nutrients.

Monthly reports were reviewed and bills paid.

After first and second readings, the board approved an

ordinance regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains, private sewage disposal, the installation and connection of building sewers, and the discharge of water and wastes into the public sewer system, and providing penalties for violations thereof.

The board entered into closed session. Upon returning to open session, the board motioned to put Liam Mooney on probation until the Nov. 12 meeting. He is expected to be at the meeting.

The HACH Service Partnership agreement was approved.

HACH does water quality testing and analysis. Three bids will be taken for repairing the streets.

The next meeting is Nov. 12.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Oct. 14 meeting of the City of Pattonsburg. Those in attendance were Mayor Edmon Howard; board members Lonnie Luke, Kelly Hughes, Dustin Sperry, Sandra Woodring; Water Superintendent Adam Albert; and City Clerk Karen Shepherd.

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2019 All-GRC West Football

*denotes unanimous

First Team Offense

*QB-Steven Willhite *RB -Jacob Moen RB -Dawson Butterfield *WR-Patrick Cowley WR-Dakota Eaton TE-Brayden Gilbert OL-Austin Welch OL-Clark Adler OL-Wyman Wheeler APB-Jaden Baker

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Pattonsburg King City Albany Pattonsburg Pattonsburg King City Worth County Pattonsburg North Andrew North Andrew

So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. OL-Devin Williams-Patton Jr. OL-Austin Colvin So. OL-Quaid Jones Sr. APB-Tryce Floyd Jr.

Worth County Worth County North Andrew Pattonsburg North Andrew North Andrew Albany Stanberry King City Albany

Second Team Offense

QB-Aydan Gladstone RB-Andrew Alarcon RB-Hayden Ecker WR-Brett Emig WR-Clayton Linville TE-McKinley Lillard

Honorable Mention Offense

RB-Parker Muff OL-Cayden Carter APB-Alex Rinehart TE-Kaeden Hutchinson

So. King City Sr. North Andrew So. Worth County Jr. Albany

K-Caden Patterson P-Jaxon Anderson RS-Patrick Cowley

Sr. North Andrew Sr. Worth County Sr. Pattonsburg

K-Trevor Webb P-Jaden Baker RS-Jacob Moen

So. Braymer Sr. North Andrew Sr. King City

DE-McKinley Lillard DE-Jaxon Anderson DL-Collin Briggs *DL-Austin Welch DL/LB-Carson Thomas LB-Jacob Moen LB-Collin Sager *DB-Jaden Baker *DB-Patrick Cowley

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

DE-Ethan Mercer DE-Quaid Jones DL-Kirby Stevens DL-Chase Moss DL-Dustin Jensen DL/LB-Kaden Koch LB-Tryce Floyd LB-Braden Gilbert LB-Hunter Johnson DB-Keenan Shunk DB-Dakota Eaton

Jr. Albany Sr. King City So. Albany Fr. King City Jr. Stanberry Sr. Pattonsburg Jr. Albany Sr. King City Sr. Stanberry Sr. North Andrew Sr. Pattonsburg

DE-Brayden Brinks DE-Kasson Mathes DL/LB-Parker Muff LB-Grant Bounds LB-Carter Crone DB-Kaeden Hutchinson K-Patrick Cowley

Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

First Team Special Teams

Wildkats hang on to notch 8-7 upset of Dogs in district opener The passing game paid big dividends for the Milan Wildkats on Friday night. The run game failed to do the same for the Gallatin Bulldogs.

Converting three times through the air on third and long on their opening drive, the Wildkats scored first with a touchdown and a 2-point conversion that would prove to be enough to down the #3 ranked Bulldogs, 8-7, in the opening round of Class 1, District 8 play.

Milan’s run defense and kicking game kept Gallatin off balance all evening long. The Wildkats successfully pulled off two on-side kickoffs and snuffed the Bulldog run game by allowing a net of minus one yard in 19 second half carries. The Bulldogs could not repeat the success they had with their opening drive.

Not until 2:29 to play in the first quarter did the Bulldogs

finally get the ball to run an offensive play. The Bulldogs were able to answer with a score early in the second period. Seniors Aidan Adkison and Haden Bradford chewed up chunks of yardage from Gallatin’s 9 yard line down to the Wildkat 6, where the Bulldogs faced a fourth and two.

With lead blocking from Jonathan Carder and Gabe Parker, Adkison found the end zone with what would be the game’s final score.

Few things went Gallatin’s way in the final 3 quarters of play.

A 50-yard punt return, taken all the way to the end zone by Adkison, was nullified by an illegal block penalty. A drive to the Wildkat 20 late in the second quarter was pushed back by an illegal chop block call and a sack of Bulldog quarterback Brinley Vandiver.

Gallatin stood to receive the

Second Team Special Teams

First Team Defense

North Andrew Worth County Pattonsburg Worth County North Andrew King City Stanberry North Andrew Pattonsburg

Second Team Defense

Honorable Mention Defense

North Andrew Pattonsburg King City Albany Pattonsburg Albany Pattonsburg

2019 GHS Junior High Winter Sports Junior High Basketball Tipoff 4:30 pm unless noted Nov. 5......................at Princeton Nov. 7...................... at Maysville Nov. 12..................Winston 6:00 Nov. 14........... at South Harrison Nov. 19-21....... Princeton Tourn.

Nov. 22....................Albany 5:30 Nov. 25........................ Hamilton Dec. 3............................ at Milan Dec. 5............... at Braymer 5:00 Dec. 9............... at Polo MS 5:00 Dec. 12.......................... Trenton Dec. 13-14........ Hamilton Tourn.

Junior High Wrestling Nov. 12................... at Marceline w/Trenton 5:30 Nov. 14................ Trenton/South Harrison 6:00 Nov. 19.......................at Lathrop w/S. Harrison/Savannah 5:00 Nov. 25....................... Hamilton/ Maysville/Lathrop Quad 5:30 Dec. 5.......................at Hamilton w/Brookfield/Mid-Buch 5:30 Dec. 7.......Mid-Buch Tourn. 9:00 Dec. 9.............. Trenton/Lawson/ Maysville Quad 5:30

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Aidan Adkison looks for running room against the Wildkat defense.

Issues with R-2 new building Superintendent Scott Ireland reported to the Pattonsburg R-2 School Board that there are still issues with the new building when it rains. Herner Construction and Maryville Glass will be coming to look at the doors and windows of the addition. The doors and windows are still under warranty.

Issues with leaking around windows after heavy rains have been reported numerous times in the school board minutes since construction of the new building in 2017. The new building includes pre-school, art and band classrooms, library/media center, office space, and other classrooms.

In other business at the Oct. 15 meeting, Pattonsburg was given free desks and chairs from the Kearney School District.

Parent-teacher conferences were held.

Staff and teachers stepped up

to help out while Mary Cruthis, custodian and bus driver, was out for surgery and the board expressed their appreciation.

A survey will be sent out to employees and will be collected with responses by next meeting.

A motion was made to purchase computers with a Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Grant.

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

A transfer was approved from Fund 1 to Fund 3. Several board policies and regulations were approved and re-approved..

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the Pattonsburg R-2 School Board held Oct. 15. Present were Stephanie Mason, Lyle Hoover, Brooke Johnson, Brian Teel, Steve Pankau and Greg Coin.

Laura Booth was absent.

Jamesport school approves policies The Tri-County R-7 School Board approved several policies which included the Homeless, ELL, Migrant, Foster Care, and Parent Involvement.

During their meeting held Oct. 9, the board also approved the 2019 Part B MSBA update as presented by administration.

The board approved the bills and consent calendar. Superintendent’s and principal’s reports were given.

Under new business, the

board moved to cash a maturing CD to maintain necessary cash on hand until the local tax dollars are received in December and January. The money will be reinvested at that time.

No action was taken after a discussion concerning the budget and the APR results.

The board entered into an executive session for personnel and student matters.

The next regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7.

ball with the second half kickoff. Milan again executed an on-side kick, but the Bulldog defense was able to cut the drive short.

The Bulldogs failed to move the ball in three plays but Ross Critten and Tom Crouse teamed up to force a fumble on the ensuing Wildkat punt return.

Critten took a pass from Vandiver to the 10-yard line but a fourth down field goal Rodell Sperry shrugs off a defender on one of his attempt failed carries. [Staff photos/DC] to make it through the uprights. co-championship at 6-1. Eight The Bulldogs continued senior starters played their final to deny the Wildkats another high school game: JJ Waters, score through the fourth quar- Aidan Adkison, Ross Critten, ter but were left with just over 2 Drayton Harris, Tristen Gibson, minutes on the clock to come up Haden Bradford, Landon Corwith any kind of game-winning win and Tom Crouse. points. The drive looked promising from the outset.

Milan 8, Gallatin 7 Vandiver completed passes Gallatin 7 0 0 0 7 to Drayton Harris, Critten and Milan 8 0 0 0 8 JJ Waters, moving the ball to the Milan 39 in the process.

Scoring Summary: From there a second down pass M: Dabney 12 yd. run (2pt conversion). fell incomplete but a personal G: Adkison 6 yd. run (Gibson kick). foul on the Wildkats placed the ball on the 24. Bradford carried GHS Statistics: for five yards to the 19. A loss of Passing: Vandiver 10-20-139. a yard and pair of incomplete Rushing: Bradford 12-51, Adkison passes brought on fourth and 14-48, TD; Sperry 2-(-3); Critten 2-(-4); Vandiver 1-(-5). five at the 20.

Receiving: Critten 4-79, Harris Gallatin called a time out to 2-29, Waters 3-17, Adkison 1-14. discuss the next play that would Leading tacklers: Crouse 6/6, decide the game’s outcome. The Wright 5/8, Carder 5/3, Sperry 4/3, Bulldogs set up for a field goal Bradford 3/5, Critten 3/5, Corwin try only to have Milan call a time 3 /4, out as well. When play resumed, Adkison 3/2, Gibson 3/1, Waters Vandiver held for Gage Wright, 2/2, Bird 1/1, Feiden 0/1. whose kick was high enough but Takeaways: QB sack: Waters. fell short of the goal posts.

Fumble recovery: Crouse. Forced Gallatin finished with an 8-2 fumble: Critten. record and GRC East Division

Socktober drive collects 630 pairs of socks

The GHS Student Council Socktober Committee collected over 630 pairs of socks last month in their sock drive. The socks will be donated to Bright Futures and any other organization in need in the community.

Organizations, churches or businesses that are sending care packages, adopting families or donating at Christmas and would like to include socks can contact Brittany Ghidoni at the school. Thanks to the staff, students and community for donations to this project! Happy Holiday Season! Pictured, left to right, are Sarah Morrison, Tristen Hamilton, Keegan Allen, Karina Hacking and Cloey Waterbury.

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Panthers face Bulldogs again in 8-man playoffs Pattonsburg will host the Stanberry Bulldogs this Friday in a district semifinal game.

Counting this Friday night’s contest, the Panthers might have to defeat a former opponent in the next three games in order to make it to the state finals in Columbia.

Worth County takes on Albany on the other side of the bracket. North Shelby faces Orrick in the semifinal round. Southwest Livingston and Stewartsville square off in another district semifinal that lies in Pattons-

burg’s path to the state finals.

Pattonsburg defeated Stanberry, 58-6, in late September.

Stanberry’s victory over King City was the Bulldogs’ third of the season.

8-Man District Semis - Nov. 8 Stanberry at Pattonsburg Albany at Worth County North Shelby at Orrick Stewartsville at Southwest Mound City at North Andrew South Holt at Tarkio Liberal at Drexel Rich Hill at Appleton City

Redbirds qualify team for state cross country For the first time in school history, Winston High School is taking a cross country team to the MSHSAA State Championships in Columbia this weekend. The Redbird boys took second place at last weekend’s Class 1, District 8 meet behind North Platte and will compete at 9 a.m. this Saturday at Gans Creek Cross Country Course, off Highway 63 south of Interstate 70 in Columbia. Team members, left to right, with their district finish are Coach Rebecca Nehlsen, Cody Moody, 44th; Keith Webb, 22nd; Thomas Kile, 7th; Braden Lee, 9th; Asher Vaughn, 32nd; Jacob Uthe, 11th; and Jordyn Inman, 26th place in the girls’ meet.

Nine attend National FFA Convention

Lady Bulldogs earn post season honors

Three members of Gallatin’s Lady Bulldog softball team recently received All-Grand River Conference and All-District 13 honors for the 2019 season. From left: Maddi Michael, All-District First Team Catcher; Madalyn Shubert, All-District First Team Infield and Honorable Mention All-GRC; and Caragan Baker, All-District First Team Utility and Second Team All-GRC.

Softball awards night at GHS Gallatin R-5 softball athletes, coaches and family reviewed the 2019 season at Monday’s recognition night. Head Coach Courtney Ray praised her team for improvements throughout the season and pointed to the team’s competitiveness at season’s end.

Seniors Aubrey Burns, Macie McNeely and Madalyn Shubert were recognized as four-year participants and received fouryear participant plaques.

Individual stat-based awards were given to Caragan Baker, Offensive Player of the Year, and Ella Bradford, Defensive Player of the Year. Team-voted awards included: Presley Wells, Rookie of the Year; Alli Baker, Most

Improved Player; and Madalyn Shubert, #1 Teammate. The Coach’s Choice Bulldog Award was presented to Carli Beck.

Softball players awarded Academic All-Conference were Alli Baker, Caragan Baker, Ella Bradford, Aubrey Burns, Kaydence Clevenger, Brianna Filley, Macie McNeely, Maddi Michael, Addi Riley, Madalyn Shubert, Presley Wells and Elizabeth Wilson. ***** Honesty once pawned is never redeemed. ***** Just when you think tomorrow will never come, it’s yesterday!

On Oct. 30, nine FFA members headed to Indianapolis, IN, for the 92nd National FFA Convention, Career Show, and Expo.

The nine members who attended were able to attend based on participation points and for being the top fruit salesperson. The group included Jessica Hart, Gloria Hernandez, Carli Beck, Jenna Rains, Hayden Jumps, Libby Endicott, Cloey Waterbury, Olivia Woody, and Lane Dowell.

The first night of the trip involved a sit down style meal and bowling. The next day started early as members headed to the opening session of the convention.

During this session members heard from national officers and guest speaker, Bob Goff. Mr. Goff talked about the benefits of being a genuine person and being true to yourself. Mr. Goff is a New York Times best selling author and the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda.

During the first session members also were able to experience the choir and band performing on the national stage.

During the afternoon students were able to attend the career show and expo. Gallatin FFA members were able to visit college booths and representatives

from the military. Members interacted with the newest in farming technology, vehicles, and other agricultural products.

Thursday evening the members attended the World’s Toughest Rodeo. On Friday members attended the Fifth General Session and cheered on Gallatin FFA member Addison Burns as she competed as a finalist in the AgriScience Proficiency Award Area.

After the session members played at Top Golf and returned to the hotel for a relaxing evening of swimming. In addition to the members who attended the

Gallatin Advisor Ron Alden and Addison Burns convention Macie McNeely represented the chapter as a member of the National FFA Choir.

Front, Carli Beck, Cloey Waterberry, Jenna Rains, Gloria Hernandez, Ron Alden; back, Hayden Jumps, Olivia Woody, Lane Dowell, Jessica Hart, Libby Endicott. [Submitted photo]

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Preparations for 2020 Census coming soon Bob Jennings, U.S. Census Bureau, met with the comCOMMISSION mission to begin the process of informing the community of the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census.

Mr. Jennings is the new partnership member for our region, and asked if the commission had thought about forming a “Complete Count Committee.” No decision has been made on that.

The committee would be made up of volunteers and would help identify which groups are least likely to fill out the census forms.

The committee would reach out to those groups and encourage them to participate, and would be made up of well-known members of the local community.

Wayne Uthe asked if this is a new procedure. Mr. Jennings responded that this is a new money saving proposal to get more people to participate voluntarily by mail or online at the beginning of the process, and therefore keeps the census bureau from having to hire as many people to knock on doors later.

The result is a better and more complete count.

An accurate count is important because these numbers will be used for the next 10 years by local governments, businesses, community organizations and citizens in requesting federal assistance. Mr. Jennings will follow up by sending some materials to the county clerk, and the commission will be placing some advertising requesting participation from Daviess County residents.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. The road crew will be working in Jefferson and Union townships this week.

They are also mowing brush in Grand River and Jamesport townships. Carl Russell left word for the Commission that he had concerns about a bridge on 185th Street. The road and bridge crew will check on the bridge and make any repairs necessary.

Judy Elbert, Christmas Around the Square, met with the COUNTY

commission to ask permission to have Christmas Around the Square on the courthouse lawn on Nov. 23. She also asked permission to have a photo booth and some other activities in the first floor lobby. Permission was granted.

The commission received notice from the Division of Employment Security that the county’s unemployment appeal on a previous employee was denied.

The commission signed and authorized more brush letters.

They will be mailed this week.

Anyone still needing an extension to get their brush cut this year needs to contact the commission or the county clerk. All of those who have received their maximum 90 days should be actively working to complete the job. Anyone who has completed the work but has not had their area inspected by the commission is encouraged to call so they can be marked as complete. The commission very much appreciates the efforts made by Daviess County landowners to get this important work completed.

Sally Black, assessor, left some documents concerning her office for the commission to approve and sign. Jim Ruse made a motion to approve both documents; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.

Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission that a petition to close a portion of Quartz Avenue in Union township has been submitted. The clerk’s office is in the process of verifying the signatures.

Pam McNeel, collector/treasurer, presented the commission with her 2019 Certificate of Training for 20 hours.

The commission spoke by phone with the sheriff’s office to let them know the repairs done to the front of the 2009 Tahoe recently acquired from them weren’t complete. The vehicle will need to go back to the repair shop.

Jim Ruse reported to the commission that Jennifer Osby Sims, Osby Corp. (Daviess Co Nursing & Rehab) had spoken to him by phone. Mrs. Sims would

Daviess County Sheriff’s Incident Report THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

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10/29/19 harassment, kidnapping, and 9:20 am – Pattonsburg investigastalking, with bond set at $5,000 tion. cash only.

2:18 pm – Gallatin investigation. • Michael Justus, 31, Trenton, 9:55 pm – Car accident on Reel was arrested and taken to Avenue. No injury reported.

DDCRJ for failure to appear 10/30/19 at court. Bond set at $750.

9 am – Court in session.

• Jamie Wilson, 48, Trenton, was taken to DDCRJ, 10/31/19 Checkarrested us out and on Facebook! charged delivery Calls regarding numerous slideDaviess Countywith Sheriff’s Office of controlled substance, endanoffs on roads in the county.

THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES gering welfare of child, and 9 am – Court in session. unlawful possession of drug 12:13 pm — Coffey, well-being paraphernalia. Bond denied. check.

11/3/19 11/1/19 11:31 am – Accident involving 11:53 am – Gallatin peace disturbance investigation. semi off of Highway 13 and Harbor Avenue; assisting traf- 5:54 pm – Altamont verbal domestic investigation. fic control.

6:20 pm – Car vs. deer on Nickel 11/2/19 Avenue. No injury reported.

1:27 am – Pattonsburg investigation involving underage drink- 6:23 pm – Gallatin investigation.

• Chad Prentice, 48, Jameson, ing. All okay. was arrested and taken to 9:17 am – Gallatin domestic inDDCRJ for bond revocation. vestigation.

Bond denied.

8:23 pm – Structure fire at Galla11/4/19 tin residence; assisting fire de9 am – Court in session. partment. No injury reported.

• Christian Hogan, 26, Jame- 1:44 pm – Jamesport investigation. son, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ. He is charged with 2:18 pm – Gallatin well-being check.

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like to discuss some items on the proposed contract. Jim Ruse advised her the commission would be happy to discuss her suggestions or concerns whenever it is convenient for her.

James Boehm, Liberty Township resident, met with the commission to discuss road issues on Nickel Avenue and 190th Street near his residence. David Cox spoke with Liberty Township by phone, and they will be addressing the issues in the next few days.

Anita Riley, Monroe Township, left word for the commission that they are ready to have their roads checked and get their Notice to Proceed for CART rock. Permission granted.

David Cox left at noon to attend to some personal business.

The other commissioners inspected roads, bridges, culverts, brush, and noxious weeds in Jefferson Township.

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

This information is taken from the minutes of the Oct. 30, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Bills were approved.

Mark Allyn Kortz of Bethany, who was recently sentenced to two 10-year consecutive sentences in Daviess County Circuit Court, has filed an appeal with the Western District Court of Appeals. The notice of appeal was mailed to the Attorney General.

Kortz was convicted of burglary and stealing in a jury trial in Daviess County in July, heard by Judge Ryan Horsman. He and two other subjects stole items valued around $13,000 from a Pattonsburg property in June 2017. Kortz was also ordered to pay restitution of $15,000.

The following cases were heard by Judge Ryan Horsman on Oct. 30: Charlez Cameron of Jamesport pled guilty to two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, D misdemeanors, and was

Jury says guilty in trial for assault Phillip Cason, Chicago, IL, was found guilty of assault fourth degree in a jury trial conducted Oct. 31 in Daviess County Circuit Court. Judge Ryan Horsman sentenced Cason to the jury-recommended period of five months and 18 days, with credit for time served. Daviess County Prosecutor Annie Gibson represented the state.

Cason was originally charged with assault first degree, B felony, but the jury found him guilty of the lesser included charge of assault fourth degree. Two misdemeanors, domestic assault fourth degree and sexual misconduct second degree, were dismissed prior to the trial.

On May 13, 2019, Cason had attempted to initiate sexual intercourse with a victim, his unwilling paramour, who was caring for a 9-month-old child at the time of the incident. Cason left the residence at Jamesport as requested by other occupants of the residence. When he returned a short time later, he struck another occupant of the residence, fracturing his jaw.

A restitution hearing for the medical bills is scheduled.

fined $500 on each count. One felony charge was dismissed.

Craig Reeds, Lee’s Summit, pled guilty to DWI chronic, C felony and was sentenced to 7 years in the Department of Corrections. He also received four years for driving while revoked and 60 days for careless and imprudent driving, all sentences to run concurrently. He was fined $10 for a seat belt infraction.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Brandon W. Ness from Cassady R. Ness, with her maiden name of Sisson restored. Judge Jason Kanoy heard the case.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs.

Chad Prentice, Jameson, burglary second degree, tampering with motor vehicle first degree, unlawful possession of illegal weapon, all D felonies.

Civil cases filed: Gerard F. Londo, Garner, NC, vs. Lila J. Londo, Winston, dissolution of marriage.

Associate Division Civil Court Breach of Contract-Report: A change of venue was granted in Olathe Medical Center Inc. vs.

Acacia Longley.

Suits on account: A consent judgment was entered for Midwestern Health Management Inc. and against Cindy Newman.

Small Claims over $100: Village of Jameson vs. Christian L. Hogan et al was tried by the court, with all issues found in favor of the plaintiff, Village of Jameson. Judgment was entered against the defendants for $843.97 plus costs.

Marriage Devon Joshua Martin, 25, and Holly Kameal Anderson, 32, both of Hamilton, were married Oct. 31, 2019, by Judge Daren Adkins.

Assessor’s Office Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field from now until yearend, reviewing and picking up new construction. If no one is present at properties which are visited by the staff, a business card or door hanger is left to let the property owner know that the assessor made a stop there.

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Man arrested in traffic stop was under NITRO surveillance A Trenton man who was arrested by the Highway Patrol for lane violations on Nov. 1 was under surveillance by the NITRO Drug Task Force at the time, and was being followed by NITRO as his truck traveled northbound on I-35. He was stopped at the 57 mile marker in Daviess County.

Jamie Wilson, 48, Trenton, was arrested by Trooper M. Neely after the trooper observed him changing lanes, causing a tractor trailer to be within an unsafe distance of Wilson’s S-10.

During the stop, the trooper observed paraphernalia near the gear shifter and Wilson admitted there was two ounces of marijuana inside the truck.

Wilson said he had gone to Independence to pick up prescription medications and that he was issued a medical marijuana card.

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Trooper Neely had received information from the NITRO Drug Task Force that they had followed Wilson from Trenton to Independence, where they observed Wilson getting a backpack from a man on Blue Ridge Boulevard. NITRO was following Wilson at the time of the traffic stop.

A search of the vehicle revealed six ounces of marijuana in a backpack on the floorboard at the feet of a four-year-old juvenile. There were also two ounces of marijuana on the seat between Wilson and the juvenile.

Wilson was placed under arrest and taken to the DaviessDeKalb County Regional Jail.

He was charged with possession of controlled substance, endangering welfare of child, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, cut-in on overtaken vehicle, and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Bond was denied.

Jameson man charged with assault, kidnapping, stalking, harassment Christian Hogan, 26, Jameson, was arrested Nov. 2 and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail. He is charged with 3rd degree domestic assault, harassment, kidnapping, and stalking. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only.

According to the probable cause statement, Daviess County Central was contacted by the victim, who was using a third party’s phone, on Nov. 2. The victim stated that Hogan had broken the driver side window of their vehicle to gain access and

keep her from leaving after they had an altercation earlier in the morning. She also said he had taken her cell phone to keep her from calling 9-1-1. After Hogan left the residence, she was able to get to a neighbor’s house.

In her statement, the victim said that Hogan had taken or broken her cell phone multiple times in the past two weeks to keep her from reaching out for help. The victim also stated that she had been locked in the residence and had been physically assaulted multiple times.

Bethany man steals, paints ATV Gunnar D. Goll, Bethany, 18, was charged Nov. 4 with tampering with motor vehicle first degree, stealing, and property damage first degree with intent to steal, all felonies, and misdemeanor trespassing second degree.

According to the probable cause statement, Goll stole a 1994 Honda TRX 300 ATV from a Winston residence in June.

He sold the ATV to another man in Bethany for $300, after he had spray painted it black. The estimated repair to the ATV is $3,000.

Goll posted a personal recognizance bond on Nov. 5, and also appeared for a preliminary hearing in another case, in which he and another subject are accused of stealing an ATV from a Pattonsburg residence in July.

Courthouse News continued from page 8 Holly Kameal Anderson, 32, both of Hamilton.

Beneficiary Deeds Lots and partial lots in Gallatin from Laveta Hale to Kevin Hale; Lake Viking lots #1917 and #1918 from Douglas E. Klindt to Vincent S. Klindt LDPS and Shana B. Day LDPS; tracts in Harrison Township from Howard and Sherry Weldon to Scott Weldon, Corri Barnhart and Maggie Parker as tenants in common; tract in Grand River Township from Marlene Anita Stephens to Peter James Stephens, Ronald Christopher Stephens and Kyoung Hwa Lee as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #1849 from Jerad and Vicki Vandiver to Kaycee Vandiver.

Warranty Deeds Lots in Gallatin from Jordan and Kamilyn Eden to Jordan and Kamilyn Eden; partial outlot in Gallatin from Matthew and Tyna Morrison to Darrell E. Grooms; Lake Viking lots #1917 and #1918 from Larry and Patricia Heaps to Douglas E. Klindt; tract in Sheridan Township from Alexander and Sarah Richardson to Kenneth and Lisa Williams; Lake Viking lot #543 from Melissa M. Leggett, member of M&M Beans LLC, to Shawn and Paula Hepinstall; Tract in Monroe Township from

Bobby and Ginger Harlow to Justin D. Harlow; Lake Viking lot #Z-8 from Wood Brothers Concrete Construction Company to PD Holdings LLC; tract in Monroe Township from Bruce and Gayle Eagleburger and Brent and Caren Eagleburger to Jeffrey and Tamera Osmundson; partial lot in Eden Estates in Jefferson Township from H. Court and Beverly J. Carter to Tina L. Saddler and Dean Saddler as joint tenants with right of survivorship; partial lot in Eden Estates in Jefferson Township from Steve and Cheryl Rode to Tina L. Saddler and Dean Saddler as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #1849 from Christopher and Angela Baker to Jerad Vandiver.

Collector’s Deed to Purchaser of Tax Sale Certificate Lake Viking lot #1775 from Daviess County Collector Pam McNeel to Natale and Kimberly Conforti.

Quit Claim Deeds Lake Viking lot #MH104 from Viking Valley Association to Lewis and Jackie Downing; tracts in Harrison Township from Marcia Weldon to Howard and Sherry Weldon.

Certificate of Clerk Small Estate Tract in Colfax Township from Estate of Constance A. Dady to Christopher W. Eldredge.

Deaths

Pamela J. (Coen) Prindle 1946-2019 Funeral services for Pamela J. Prindle were held Nov. 6, 2019, at the Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial was in Old Scotland Cemetery at Jameson.

Mrs. Pamela J. Prindle, 73, a resident of Buckner and a former Trenton resident, died Nov. 3, 2019 at Redwood of Independence.

Mrs. Prindle was born Feb. 3, 1946, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Olin David and Randa Freda Rasmussen Coen. She was valedictorian of Jameson High School class of 1964. On Aug. 15, 1964 she was married to William A. Prindle at Jameson. Before retiring, she was a day care provider. She was a member of East Independence Church Of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her foster parents J. Paul and Mary Virginia Croy, and two brothers James Coen and Roger Coen.

Survivors include her husband William of the home; one daughter, Marcheta Soendker and husband K. Dwayne of Independence; three sons Bob Prindle, Independence, Michael Prindle and wife Dena, Odessa, and Randy Prindle and wife Vanessa, Kansas City; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, plus one on the way.

Marvin D. Nickell 1928-2019 Funeral services for Marvin D. Nickell will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Church Of Christ, Trenton.

Burial will be in Pilot Grove No. 2 Cemetery, Jamesport.

Family visitation will be held Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Marvin D. Nickell, 90, Jamesport, died Nov. 2, 2019, at Wright Memorial Hospital, Trenton.

Mr. Nickell was born Nov. 17, 1928, at Jamesport, the son of

Yoder brothers plead guilty to sexual crimes at Amish home

Two brothers pled guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court on Oct. 30 to several sexual crimes which occurred at an Amish residence in rural Hamilton, located within Daviess County, from 2014 to 2018. The victims were two underage females.

Enos Ray Yoder, 22, pled guilty to child molestation first degree, incest, sodomy second degree, and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15. Four charges were dismissed.

Alfred N. Yoder, 19, pled guilty to child molestation third degree, rape second degree, sexual misconduct involving a child under 15, and incest. Three charges were dismissed.

Sentence assessment reports were ordered for both defendants by Judge Ryan Horsman.

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Claude and Estella Bell Nickell.

On Sept. 11, 1954, he was married to Helen E. Reynolds at Des Moines, IA. He had served in the Coast Guard. Before retiring he was a bus driver for the Jamesport School District. He was a member of the Church Of Christ at Trenton, where had served as elder.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Nickell.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; daughter, Lisa Nickell of the home; and son, Tom Nickell.

Memorials may be made to The Church of Christ and may be left or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton.

Betty Jo Hillyard 1944-2019 Funeral services for Betty Jo Hillyard were held Nov. 6 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany.

Burial followed in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to Morris Chapel Cemetery, Mosaic Hospice of Stanberry and/ or Mosaic Medical Center in Albany in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

Betty Jo Hillyard, 74, Bethany, died Nov. 2, 2019, at an Albany hospital.

Betty Jo was born in Worth County on Dec. 16, 1944, to the late George and Tanzy (Scott) Thurman. She married Melvin Hillyard on Nov. 18, 1960, and they shared 58 years of marriage together.

Betty Jo worked at the Bethany Care Center for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Russell Hillyard; her parents; infant brother, Charles; brothers, Bob and Butch Thurman; sister, Peggy (Thurman) Gibson and father and motherin-law, Dean and Mildred (Birt) Hillyard.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin; son, Bryce Hillyard; sisters, Bert Gilbert, Earlham, IA, Teen (Jim) Pearce, Mount Ayr, IA, Jeannie (Bud) Whitaker, Brooklyn, Pat Roe, Martinsville, and Connie (Dean) Lawson, Gilman City; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

Gerald I. Bell 1925-2019 Funeral services for Gerald Bell were held Nov. 3, 2019, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery, Cameron.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to American Cancer Society.

Gerald Ivan Bell, 94, Cameron, formerly of Gladstone, died on Oct. 29, 2019.

Gerald was born on Oct. 26, 1925, in Kidder, to Loren and Octa Belle (McMillin) Bell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Lou Bell; two brothers, William and Myron Bell; and grandson, Christopher Dye. Gerald worked as a certified public accountant before retiring. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Pam (Earl) Dye, Kearney, and Gail (John) Weber, Kansas City; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

10 Friends in Christ Kim Brammer welcomed the congregation, and Mike Earnst led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Tis So Sweet” and “He Has Made Me Glad.” The sermon series “How Not to be Your Own Worst Enemy” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA, was concluded. The message was called “Listen” and was based on 1 Kings 12:1-19. The service closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Small group time followed the message. Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due Nov. 17.

Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush observed All Saints Day during the worship service. He taught the children the prayer song “Sanctuary” during children’s moments. His message “Focal Point” was based on Psalm 37: 1-10. Communion was given by Pastor Brad and Phil Tate. Kenneth and Mary Ann King received baby silverware from UMW for their new granddaughter, Chloe Jo Dale.

Remember your Meals on Wheels delivery days in November. Bring new underwear for R-5 school children in November.

Tuesdays at 1:30 Pastor Brad will be leading Bible study at Daviess County Care Center. Advent Bible study for adults and children begins Nov. 20 for five weeks.

Continued prayers are for Tracy Michael and Lynn Fender.

Lake Viking The sermon was “Humble Yourselves.” The main scripture that Pastor Robert Nelson used was Matthew 6:1-8. A communion services was held following the worship service. The special

music was provided by Mrs. Carla Meinke from Princeton.

Lake Viking Church is looking forward to having “The Morton Sisters” in concert at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. They are a dynamic singing group from Marshall. Their tight three-part harmony creates a signature blend that will take you back to the sounds of the Andrews, McGuire, and Lennon Sisters. Bring a friend and come out and enjoy the music of The Morton Sisters.

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s message on All Saints Sunday was “Because We Believe: The Church,” based on Ephesians 1:19-23. Megan Barnard gave the children’s message. Prayers are requested for Ellie Milbourn of Cameron.

This month’s Bright Futures collection item is underwear for students in need.

Disciples Women (CWF) and the FCC Youth had a successful day at the 107th annual chicken dinner and bazaar on Saturday.

The youth also had baked items for sale Sunday morning in the foyer for freewill donation.

FCC is hosting Mental Health First Aid free training from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, with lunch provided. Sign up by contacting Abigail Newland at anewland@phf.org, phone 1-660626-0616.

Upcoming events include board meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13. The FOCAS group will meet at the church at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 to attend dinner at Hamilton UMC. On Nov. 17 we have our annual congregational meeting following worship. FCC will lead worship at Daviess County Nurs-

ing and Rehab at 2 p.m., and the youth group will meet. New meeting times: middle school 5-6:30 p.m., meal at 6:30, and high school 7-8 p.m.

First Baptist Gallatin Bro. Daniel Pelichowski will be here in view of a call this Sunday, Nov. 10. Following morning worship, church members will celebrate the annual carry-in Harvest Dinner together at noon.

Volunteers will be packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child next Wednesday, Nov. 13 during the Pioneer Club session. If you wish to donate any items, please have them here by Sunday. Completed shoeboxes can be brought to the church through Sunday, Nov. 17.

There is a bus ministry for Sunday morning worship service.

If you need transportation please call the office during normal business hours. Monday-Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. at 663-2331 or leave your name, address and phone number on the answering machine.

Altamont United Methodist Adult Sunday School was “Temptation Danger” about the lure of temptation and its gradual process, from II Corinthians 13:111. Special hymn was “Soon and Very Soon.” The closing song was “Open My Eyes That I May See.” Prayer was by Krista Clark.

UMW ladies will have a Thanksgiving brunch at 9:15 on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Susie Walton will undergo trachea surgery and would greatly appreciate your prayers.

Youth and adults enjoyed a very fun night for Halloween at the fire house on Thursday. Many treats and prayers were given.

Missouri heads to Georgia for big game

By Benjamin Herrold After a bye week to hopefully get ahold of itself, Missouri heads south for a big game, taking on the SEC East-leading No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (6 p.m. on ESPN) in Athens.

As horrendous as Missouri’s last two games were, this is the kind of game you get excited for.

November is the most important month of the college football regular season. The winner of Saturday’s game is in the driver’s seat to win the SEC East division.

Missouri (5-3, 2-2 in SEC) is of course a big underdog. Georgia (7-1, 4-1 in SEC) is one of the top teams in the nation, and the Bulldogs are coming off a 24-17 win in their rivalry game with Florida. Perhaps there is a bit of a letdown factor in play for Georgia after a win in that anticipated game, and Missouri is viewed as less threatening, as is often the case when you rack up backto-back losses to Vanderbilt and Kentucky. On the flip side, Missouri has had two weeks to prepare for this game off the bye week. In other words, the Tigers

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may be the underdog, but they get about as much schedule luck as you could hope for here.

The game will be played under the lights at Sanford Stadium, Georgia’s big home stadium affectionately known as “Between the Hedges” for the hedges that line the playing field. Athens is a classic Southern college town, with a beautiful campus and a charming downtown area.

This is a great setting for a big football game weekend. This is what Missouri dreamed of when the Tigers made the move to the SEC. Since joining the conference, Missouri has struggled against Georgia. Obviously the Dawgs have fielded some really good teams since the Tigers have been in the SEC. Missouri has beaten each of the other SEC East schools at least three times, but the Tigers have just one win against Georgia, the epic win in Athens in 2013.

Missouri is a two-touchdown underdog in this game, and Tiger fans are understandably not feeling too confident. But what would it take for Missouri

Schools, DAV to honor veterans Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Chapter #60 will host a free supper for veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at Royal Inn Pizza, 1410 E. 9th Street in Trenton, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Veterans will be asked to produce documentation reflecting their service. Veterans are requested to RSVP to the Chapter Services Officer Dennis Goldsmith by texting or calling 660-265-5619 or email at usmc9906@grm.net.

Gallatin R-5 School will host a Veterans Day program on at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in the high school gym. All veterans and service members from Gallatin and across the area are invited to attend. After the assembly all veterans and service members in attendance are invited to attend a reception to be held in the library hosted by the Gallatin D.A.R. North Daviess students would like to invite veterans from the community and families to eat lunch with them on Monday, Nov. 11. Elementary eat lunch at 11:45-12:05 and junior high and high school eat lunch from 12:15-12:35. An assembly will follow in the gym starting at 12:45. If you are a veteran and would like to attend please call the school and let them know.

November 12 will be Winston R-6 Veteran’s Day assembly at 12:30 p.m. The school would welcome all veterans and community members to attend.

Pattonsburg School will hold a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Breakfast will be served Monday, Nov. 11, from 7-8 a.m. in the school cafeteria. All veterans are invited.

Tri-County R-7 will hold a Veterans Day breakfast and assembly on Monday, Nov. 11. Breakfast will start Monday morning at 7:40 and the program will be at 8:30. The FFA Chapter is sponsoring the program. The R-7 band will play the National Anthem. Richard Willett, math teacher at the school and retired Navy serviceman, will speak at the assembly. A coloring contest will be held for elementary classes, a poster contest for grades 2-4, and a speech writing contest for grades 5-8.

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Fifty years later, impact of Vietnam lingers for combat veteran

by T.L. Huffman, staff writer day. She was two years old.

He started work at the Bank of Weston Larry Whitt, 73, like many aging Vietnam veterans, is grappling with the full on Dec. 15 of that same year. He worked there for 42.5 years and was senior vicecost of his time spent in the service.

Larry, a 1964 graduate of Gallatin High president of the loan department and a School, was a mortar gunner with Com- board member. He retired on July 1, 2012.

Since retirement, he has raised garpany B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 1st Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division in Tay dens in two separate places and played a lot of golf. He and Sharon have gone on a Ninh Province.

Larry was 23 years old when he en- couple of cruises, which he really enjoyed. tered the Army in May of 1968. He and He’s a 50-year member and Commander his wife Sharon were married and had a of the American Legion and Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge. daughter before he went overseas.

Larry was born just north of Gallatin A sergeant and squad leader in Vieton July 2, 1946, to Herbert nam, Larry recalls seeing and Cecilia Whitt. He came airplanes spraying Agent back to Gallatin a lot until Orange overhead. The toxic his parents died. herbicide was used to kill “Dad and I loved to fish dense tree cover and elimion the Grand River and the nate places for the enemy to lakes around,” he says. hide. But in the process, as After being diagnosed many as 2.7 million soldiers with cancer, he tried to go were exposed during the through the VA for medical war from 1961-1971. help.

“Anybody in the infantry “I had to quit them,” division was exposed when he says. “It took the VA so they were in the jungle,” long, they weren’t getting Larry says. anything done. When you’ve Larry has been diagbeen told you have cannosed with small cell cancer and you’ll only live six cer in his lung and liver. “It months without treatments, is caused by Agent Orange,” you want to get treatment as he says. “That is the VA tellquick as possible.” ing me that.”

Larry Whitt Larry says his problems This is after the Ameriwere not so much with the can government denied the lethal effects of Agent Orange for decades. VA as with contracts with other places.

Larry was diagnosed last year. This “They drop the ball on you,” he says. will be his second go around for chemo, “That happens to a lot of people who have and doctors have increased the strength anything seriously wrong with them; they of the treatments. He goes five days a have to go outside the VA. It’s there for the week for chemo; off for two weeks; then small stuff.”

He finally got into a hospital using five days a week again.

“I’ll have a cat scan at the end of month Medicare and private insurance.

“The VA would have got me in eventuto see how it’s working,” he says. “The first go round didn’t work. I did it for sev- ally — but how long?” he says. “You do what you have to do when you don’t have eral months and it didn’t work.”

But more worrisome for Larry than his long to live.”

Larry does not like own health is the health of his children and grandchildren. Their illness could be to talk about his experilinked to his time in Vietnam, according to ences in Vietnam.

“It was pretty tough what he is being told by medical officials.

His son and one of his granddaughters on a lot of people,” he have been diagnosed with Type I Diabe- says. “A lot had it worse than I did and I had it tes.

“It may have come from me being ex- bad enough.”

Coming home was posed to Agent Orange in Vietnam,” Larry says. “I hate that. It’s not fair to them. not what he expected.

“It was kind of sad,” Vietnam isn’t just something I have to live with for the rest of my life; it’s something he says. “When I got off the airplane in Califorthey have to live with, too.”

Larry came home from Vietnam on nia, there were people Nov. 27, 1969. It was his daughter’s birth- there calling me bad

This picture of Larry Whitt in Vietnam came from the Oct. 23, 1969, Gallatin North Missourian.

Larry Whitt went on a car ride with his daughter through South Missouri. She drove him to a farm house, got out, and went around to a barn — where there was a full-grown tiger chained up. Larry, who loves animals and can tame anything, walked right up to it and started petting it. The owner came out and told them he’d raised the tiger since it was a cub. It was two years old and weighed over 600 pounds. “It was pretty exciting,” Larry says. “I was in awe about it. My mother put it in the Gallatin paper. That was about 13 years ago.” names and things like that.”

Larry says it helped to be married, with a small child, and from a small hometown that didn’t treat him disrespectfully.

“I had things to concentrate on and take care of, rather than sit around and feel sorry for myself,” he says. “I can’t imagine what would have happened without strong support when I got home.”

For soldiers coming home today, he says: “Keep the faith. Trust yourself

that you will do the right thing. Connect yourself to the right people when you get home. Don’t be going to bars and being around people that can’t get over it and feel sorry for themselves. Be around the right people and listen to them.”

Larry and Sharon have a daughter and a son; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

“They are my life,” he says. “What I live for is to be around them.”