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*Daviess (73rd)....(+26 since 11/11) 294 Caldwell (74th) .... (+73 since 11/11) 320 Harrison (55th) .... (+87 since 11/11) 329 Gentry (24th) ....... (+63 since 11/11) 335 Grundy (40th) ...... (+85 since 11/11) 430 Dekalb (62nd).... (+113 since 11/11) 486 Livingston (36th) . (+64 since 11/11) 690 Clinton (65th) .... (+112 since 11/11) 779

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COVID cases increase; holiday safety tips cited Daviess County along with the surrounding counties has seen a signiﬁcant rise in COVID-19 cases the past 60 days, according to Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Department Administrator. Please visit the Missouri Showmestrong.mo.gov website to view county COVID-19 counts. Daviess County currently has seen 328-plus cases with the majority of these cases occurring over the past 60-90 days. In July, the county had only 19 cases, but

there has been a recent explosion of new cases and ﬁve deaths. The county has several people hospitalized. Hospitals are now experiencing overload and some hospitals have no beds available. Health care workers are overloaded and stressed because they just cannot stop the spread of the virus. Restrictions and mandates ● Kansas City has implemented a mask mandate as well as restrictions on gatherings to no more

High speed chase prompted by expired license plate On the afternoon of Nov. 12, Daviess County Deputy Jason Melton noticed a dark gray Jeep Cherokee with expired plates on northbound I-35 at mile marker #60. When he attempted to stop the Jeep, the driver sped up, took exit #64 onto Highway 6, and turned around, heading southbound on I-35 in Daviess County. Deputy Melton notiﬁed dispatch of the failure to yield and continued to follow the Jeep on I-35, at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The driver, Paige Perkins, 27, of Kansas City, KS, passed many vehicles while being pursued. At the #52 exit in Clinton County, Perkins drove towards two ofﬁcers, Kyle Glazebrook from the Cameron Police Department and State Trooper Tristan Royster, on the side of the road as they attempted to deploy spike strips. The Jeep was eventually disabled by the spike strips and came to a stop. Perkins and a passenger were taken into custody. Perkins has been charged with resisting ar-

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than 10 people. ● Some states are restricting travel and if you do travel to their state you must quarantine for 14 days. ● Several states have implemented a state-wide mask mandate, and although that has not been done in Missouri it does not mean you can’t try to protect yourself and others by wearing a mask. If a business has a mask mandate, please abide by their request. ● Communities need to be more vigilant than ever to protect themselves, their families, friends, and employees. The health depart-

State to date: 253,473 cases, 3,477 deaths Statewide rate change (last 7 days): +24.6% Source: Missouri DHSS at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18

USA: 11.4M conﬁrmed cases

(recoveries unreported); 248K deaths

Worldwide: 55.6M cases, 35.8M recoveries, 1.34M deaths

Source: Wikipedia & NY Times; daily reports

ment is one such place where available via the World Health Organization Special Christmas a mask is required for anyone *NOTE: Local numbers reported by the messages in the coming into the facility. Daviess County Health Deptartment may

2nd section! differ from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing reports. With the holiday season, how For more info, call the local office at can we safely have a gathering ‘Sew-in’ this Monday at Gallatin; see page 5 660.663.2414 and still protect others? The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for modified to reduce the spread of many people, but the upcoming COVID-19 to keep your friends, holidays can be an opportunity families, and community healthy to reconnect with family and and safe. Consider: ● Celebrating virtually or with friends. members of your own houseThis holiday season consider hold (who are consistently taking how your holiday plans can be (continued on page 2)

Brammer receives state’s ‘Turn the Key’ Award

Pattonsburg’s Jones owns new MSHSAA receiving mark Pattonsburg High School senior Cameron Jones entered his name in the MSHSAA football record book this season, setting a new Missouri state record for average yards receiving per game. Jones, who ﬁnished with 2,060 yards (3rd all time behind PHS teammate Patrick Cowley’s 2097 in 2019) in 10 games, set the new mark of 206 yards per game, eclipsing the old mark of 176 yards set in 2015 by Luke Montgomery of Glendale.

Those in need seek your help

The Gallatin Ministerial Alliance is asking your help to provide assistance to those in need within the community. Your donation helps those otherwise unable to pay utility bills, prescriptions, groceries, or gasoline to get to a doctor’s appointment. Funds are critically low at this time as offerings are not being received from two events -- the Community Good Friday Service and Community Thanksgiving Service -- which are not being held due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Gallatin Ministerial Alliance is asking the community to come together and donate. Send your contributions to Gallatin Ministerial Alliance, 29076 State Hwy. V, Gallatin, MO, 64640. All of the money collected will be used to assist those in need.

At the annual Missouri Vocational Agricul- cess, illustrations of community partnerships, ture Teachers Conference, Breanne Brammer, marketing materials related to her FFA chapter, daughter of Kim and Dennis Brammer of Galla- examples of professional involvement, pictures tin, received the Turn the Key Award. of teaching instruction and FFA activiOne agricultural teacher who has taught ties, and letters of recommendation. between two to four years is selected According to the National Associastatewide for the honor. tion of Agricultural Educators “AgriculBreanne is one of the two agriculturtural education is continually faced with al education teachers at Salisbury R-4 a shortage of qualiﬁed teachers. Unless High School where she has taught for those who have been trained actually four years. Breanne is a 2014 and 2017 enter and remain in the profession for a graduate of the University of Missouri. period of several years, the shortage of She will complete her educational spequaliﬁed teachers will prevail. In 2003, cialist degree at MU this spring. NAAE developed the Teachers Turn the As a part of the application process, Key program as a means of encouragBreanne had to submit an extensive ap- Breanne Brammer ing young teachers to remain in the proplication. This included an overview of the agri- fession and to support and recognize participaculture education program where she teaches, tion in professional development.” her personal teaching philosophy, examples of Breanne will represent Missouri at the 2021 effective instruction, a list of accomplishments National Association of Agricultural Educators both personally and in relation to student suc- Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Jakub Hisel completes Eagle Scout project The past two years Winston R-6 senior Jakub Hisel has been a student manager for the varsity softball team. Jakub participates in Boy Scouts and approached the Winston R-6 School Board in July asking approval to renovate the softball batting cages behind the softball field. With board approval, Jakub got to work getting signatures, gathering materials, and collecting donations from local businesses. Jakub’s goal was to pour concrete inside the poles that were already there so the varsity softball team could have somewhere to practice hitting even when the field had wet conditions. The Eagle Scout project was finished in the middle of August and the softball team had the chance to utilize it this season. Jakub hopes that this benefits the school, softball team, and the community for years to come.

Boy Scout Jakub Hisel at Winston’s new batting cage

Bryson’s prayer, birthday wish, Christmas hope, New Year’s dream by T.L. Huﬀman, staﬀ writer

Bryson Sorrentino is a little boy from Pattonsburg who is always looking ahead. Right now, he’s looking ahead to the day he will hear the most wonderful words in the human language — cancer free! To know how much it means for Bryson and his family to look forward to the future, we have to take a look back into their past. Bryson was born in December 2012. He was in all ways a normal, happy, healthy baby and an energetic little boy. Then it was 2018 and Bryson was six years old and it was time for school. Bryson is a very smart kid. “He reads

a children’s encyclopedia for a bedtime story,” his mother says. Bryson enjoyed learning, so school was fun for him. He had a great time in kindergarten at Parkway Elementary in St. Joseph. He had the absolute best teacher. He made many new friends at school and would come home with a new exciting story every day. Then school was out, and Bryson spent a fun summer playing baseball and dancing in a hip-hop dance recital. It was time for a new school year in 2019 and Bryson, 7, couldn’t wait to start ﬁrst grade. Bryson’s mom, Michelle Roberts, and his dad, Brandon Sorrentino, were also

ready to start new things. Brandon and Michelle grew up 15 minutes away from each other. They met in 2011 and have been together ever since. Brandon graduated from the Bethany high school, and Michelle graduated from Pattonsburg. Michelle had attended Missouri Western for two years, but decided to put school on hold after their ﬁrst daughter, Aria, was born. Now Bryson was 7, Aria was 4, and a third child, Claire, was 1. Michelle decided to resume her college classes. She remembers driving home after her ﬁrst day of class and thinking about how happy she was to be doing

something for herself again that would better her family’s life. Brandon, a graduate of DeVry University in Kansas City, was working in Saint Joseph as a customer service supervisor for the Postal Service. He bought a small starter home in St. Joseph. They were a young, healthy, growing family. “Life was perfect,” says Michelle. The year 2019 started off just as great. Bryson began ﬁrst grade that fall, and his parents were excited because his teacher seemed just as amazing as his kindergarten teacher had been. (continued on page 12)

OPINION

Nov. 18, 2020

Boxer rebellion

I suppose most folks who’ve been married for decades have a system down pat about when it’s time to do the laundry. When the kids were in diapers, it was wash day non-stop. When the kids entered school it was whenever they ran out of clean shirts. As teenagers, clean designer jeans dictated our laundry schedule, spaced between unending washings of practice jerseys and game gear no matter what Bulldog varsity sport was in season. When we ran out of kids, things slowed down. The laundry cycle came full circle. Laundry day is again set by counting pairs of clean underwear. I’m at a disadvantage. When clean undies are all stacked up, her pile is higher than my pile. So, concerning laundry, if she hesitates to ask if she needs to, I’m at risk to make do until she has to. You follow me? I need some new underwear and, this so soon to be 2021, I’m for a change. We’re getting a new president and this campaign season underscores how all things are political. That includes underwear. Yes, the real difference between Trump and Biden can be summed up in men’s underwear. I’m a lifelong “whitey-tighty” man but with Biden heading into the White House I’m surging with the Liberals. I’m gonna buy boxers — I want a symbol of that new freedom near me all day long. Just think of this as the Boxer Rebellion 2021. The original Boxer Rebellion is the one that occurred in China about 120 years ago. The Boxer gangs in China by Darryl Wilkinson were tryin’ to drive out all the evil influences and keep their country pure. So, if today our country’s going Democrat, then I’m going boxers for purely political reasons. Wearing boxers today is a personal political statement to drive out all the evil influences to keep this country pure. Some dummies thought wearing boxers was about fashion. Lots of teenage boys, for instance, show silk boxers hangin’ out above their droopin’ jeans. It’s been my observation, however, that need frequently goes beyond fashion (not every guy willin’ to show off his butt crack aspires to be a plumber, ya know what I mean?). Boxers for everyone might solve the problem. Now, don’t worry. I can’t force boxers on everybody and I don’t think Trump or Biden can pull that off either. Besides, the boundaries for such political decisions get blurry. Boxers arguably were the best choice for this departing administration. Boxers are perfect for Republicans ... less restrictions while fighting to make America Great Again. On the other hand, why would Biden choose boxers? Nothing could be more fitting for the leader in these times of Global Warming than bikini briefs, right? (Now, there’s a mental image that could cause you loss of sleep for laughin’.) Take this seriously: I don’t care what either Republican or Democrat men wear. What’s obvious is how this country needs to get its shorts on straight to move forward. But what if such a thing really mattered? What if the kind of underwear you put into the church’s Christmas Shoebox project cast some little tike’s forever in one political direction? There are lots of other things they need in Haiti besides underwear. But the briefs you send on foreign missions just might determine whether the little guy grows up playing things tight or loose. If you still don’t think choosing underwear makes a political statement, let’s put it to the test. Walk up to someone politically inclined and say: “Stand up and drop your drawers.” If they admit their first thought was “Sounds like another Bill Clinton joke,” then you’re looking at a Republican. If it was “But we got Trump on tape,” then you’re looking at a Democrat. I say politics is a conspiracy employed by both parties. Ask either party leader what they wear and they’ll tell you how they wear it looks great. Trump wants to hang tight to the White House even now; Biden wants to take over with a wave of silk boxers to his supporters. It’s enough to make you wonder what to expect in the upcoming inauguration speech. So, see there, everything is political. Politics, like underwear, really can get next to your skin. There is no decency in politics anymore. During the campaign season now past, it’s surprising some pollster didn’t canvas to daily update the count between tighty-whities and boxers as it relates to national politics. After all, politicians really don’t mind sortin’ through your drawers, reachin’ into our pockets all the time. Yes, everything is political, even buying underwear. I say a little Boxer Rebellion might be the most post-election American thing I can do ... though, I suppose, some would argue to only buy a politically correct rainbow of colors rather than going with an overwhelming majority of white. See what I mean? We contribute to these very stressful times when we make everything political.

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The COVID excuse to sue

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

While the Missouri legislature’s normal session runs from early January until mid-May, on occasion we are called back to Jefferson City when a serious situation that cannot wait for normal session warrants it. Between regular session, veto session, extra sessions, helping constituents, and researching possible changes to the law, a legislator’s life can be a busy one. The job was described to me by my predecessor as the most full time part-time job one can have. I think he may be right. Along those lines, the second extra session of 2020 has begun,

which has two purposes. One is disbursing more COVID related money. The second is protecting businesses from frivolous COVID-related lawsuits. The bill regarding more COVID money is HB 14, which is a budget bill outlining the distribution of nearly $1.3 billion of your taxpayer money. That spending includes money for Missouri schools and colleges, state emergency management, and to the Department of Health and Senior Services. After advancing to the full House, HB 14 passed on Tuesday, Nov. 10 by a vote of 133-4. At this point, HB 14 moves to the Senate for consideration there.

The Senate will also begin debating a bill to protect Missouri businesses from frivolous lawsuits. Certain law ﬁrms (you’ve seen them advertise on TV) frequently sue businesses in order to achieve a settlement. The costs of these lawsuits then result in job loss to the company or higher prices to their customers. COVID has provided these law ﬁrms a new excuse to sue people. A COVID liability protection bill will ensure that any business that has taken reasonable precautions against the spread of COVID will be shielded from these lawsuits. Exactly what that language will look like will become clearer next week.

the time of the Founding Fathers, when various states had separate Thanksgiving holidays spread across different days. The holiday wasn’t nationally recognized until the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln, looking for ways to unite a divided county, issued a Proclamation of Thanksgiving, ofﬁcially setting aside the last Thursday in November as a “day of Thanksgiving and Praise.” It was his hope that a national day of observance would help “to heal the wounds of the nation.” Though today we live in much more peaceful times, I think we can all still recognize the importance of coming together, as one nation, in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Sadly, our Thanksgiving this year comes as we continue to feel the wrath of a pandemic. We are hearing stories of cities across the country that have decided to put restrictions on how many people can gather at a time, and for how long. This is not something any of our communities in northwest Missouri have done, but it is something to keep in mind. My advice is to use your best judgment. If you have family members who are at-risk of getting COVID-19, it may be a good idea to shorten your time with them this year, or ﬁnd another way to celebrate. Our main concern should be safety during this uncertain time.

Giving thanks in COVID times

By State Sen. Dan Hegeman

In just a few days, families and friends throughout Missouri and the United States will join together in celebration of Thanksgiving — a day that offers us the increasingly rare opportunity of taking a break from our hectic schedules to simply enjoy the company of our loved ones. We should never take for granted the many blessings we have as citizens of a free and prosperous country. Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder that the best part of life is sharing it with those we care about. In the United States, the celebration of Thanksgiving has a long history, stemming from

COVID safety tips measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread. ● Your household is anyone who currently lives and shares common spaces in your housing unit (such as your house or apartment). This can include family members, as well as roommates or people who are unrelated to you. ● People who do not currently live in your housing unit, such as college students who are returning home from school for the holidays, should be considered part of diﬀerent households. ● In-person gatherings that bring together family members or friends from diﬀerent households, including college students returning home, pose varying levels of risk and you could consider the tips below.

A few safety tips ● Encourage guests to bring food and drinks for themselves and for members of their own household only; avoid potluck-style gatherings.

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● Wear a mask while preparing food for or serving food to others who don’t live in your household. ● Make sure everyone washes their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after preparing, serving, and eating food and after taking trash out. Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

People with or exposed to COVID-19 should not attend inperson holiday gatherings. Do not host or participate in any inperson gatherings if you or anyone in your household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has not met the criteria for when it is safe to be around others. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: ● Fever or chills

● Cough ● Shortness of breath or diﬃculty breathing ● Fatigue ● Muscle or body aches ● Headache ● New loss of taste or smell ● Sore throat ● Congestion or runny nose ● Nausea or vomiting ● Diarrhea ● People waiting for COVID-19 viral test results. ● People who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days. ● People at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

If you are an older adult or person with certain medical conditions who is at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, or live or work with someone at increased risk of severe illness, you should avoid in-person gatherings with people who do not live in your household.

November 18, 2020

Thanksgiving dinner donated to center!

MDC reports 80,525 deer harvested MDC reports 796 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend in Daviess Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Daviess County harvested 796 deer during the opening days of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season. Of those deer, 500 were antlered bucks, 58 were button bucks, and 209 were does. In the state of Missouri, hunters harvested 80,525 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season Nov. 14 and 15. Of the 80,525 deer harvested, 48,695 were antlered bucks, 6,867 were button bucks, and 24,963 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Howell

with 1,499 deer harvested, Bollinger with 1,453, and Franklin with 1,446. MDC noted that poor weather during much of the weekend affected this year’s harvest total. In many areas of the state, hunters dealt with rainy conditions on Saturday, particularly during the morning. Although rain moved out by Sunday, hunters were greeted by strong, gusty winds for most of the day. The November portion of firearms deer season continues through Nov. 24. Archery season resumes Nov. 25 through Jan. 15, 2021. The late youth portion runs. Nov. 27-29. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 4-6 followed by the alternative methods portion Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, 2021.

Fire report includes vehicle, grass fires The Gallatin Fire Protection District has released its incident report for October. The report notes an equipment fire, a vehicle fire, and two grass fires. • Oct. 2 at 10:06 a.m. Outside Equipment Fire at Industrial Park Dr • Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. Public Service at 102 N Main • Oct. 11 at 4:51 p.m. Passenger Vehicle Fire at 101 E

Elm • Oct. 26 at 9:33 a.m. EMS Call on N Main • Oct. 27 at 8:29 p.m. Controlled Burning on N Clay • Oct. 31 at 1:26 p.m. Brush/ Grass Fire at Hwy 13/A.O.A. mutual aid with Jameson Fire District • Oct. 31 at 2:40 p.m. Brush/ Grass Fire at Main & Prospect

Give comfort through blood donation As the U.S. experiences a new surge in COVID-19 cases, the Red Cross is becoming increasingly concerned about the nation’s blood supply – including convalescent plasma. A convalescent plasma donation collects plasma from COVID-19 survivors because antibodies to the disease in their blood may help patients who are currently fighting the virus. Increased hospitalization of patients with coronavirus this fall and winter

has caused the Red Cross to distribute a record number of COVID-19 plasma products to hospitals treating patients who are battling the virus. Eligible individuals are urged to make an appointment to donate blood now to help patients in need. Find a donation opportunity using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Thanks to an anonymous doner, Thanksgiving dinner will be available for pick-up at the Active Aging Resource Center at 109 South Main Street in Gallatin on Friday, Nov. 20. The menu includes turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot rolls, choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Carry-out and Meals on Wheels are available only between 11-12:30. Stay in your car and drive through the alley and we will bring your meal out to you. Enter the alley on the south side, Van Buren Street, and exit on the north side. A free will donation will be accepted. Special thanks to our anonymous patron for donating the dinner! Back to mostly normal The Active Aging Resource Center opened again Nov. 16, for normal delivery of Meals on Wheels. Carry-out meals (Grab & Go) are now be available from 11-12. The dine-in meals program is still suspended, and the center is still closed to the public except during the carry-out meal service from 11-12. Anyone entering the center

is asked to wear a mask or face covering. If you know an older adult that could use Meals on Wheels, please contact the Center. Thank you to the family of Dr. Arvin Bunker for choosing the Active Aging Resource Center for memorial donations. Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Staff can check your current prescription drug plan to see if you have better options for 2021. Worksheets are available at the center or call 660-663-2828 to have one mailed

ment, please call Administrator Deanna Lewis at 660-663-2828 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Menus Nov. 23-27 Monday: ham and beans, diced potatoes w/onion, seasoned greens, cornbread, fruit; Tuesday: spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli florets, salad, garlic bread, fruit; Wednesday: beef stew, lettuce salad, pineapple, sugar cookie; Thursday: Closed for Thanksgiving; Friday: chili and crackers, cheese sandwich, tossed salad, gelatin with fruit.

Change to level 5 no visitor guidelines With the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in our region, Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital have revised visitor guidelines to “Level 5 No Visitors,” which became effective Saturday, Nov. 14. No visitors are allowed in Saint Luke’s hospitals, emergency departments, clinics, or maternity units. Limited exceptions allow visitation if patients are under the age of 18 or cognitively impaired and, in some instances, if the patient is disabled or the care team determines family assistance is required. In the Hedrick Medical Center Labor & Delivery department, once the patient is in labor, she may have one desigto you. For questions or to get help with Medicare Open Enroll-

nated support person, who may not leave and re-enter unless pre-approved. For more specific information please see the website to review all Visitor Guidelines.

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rest by fleeing creating substantial risk of serious injury, E felony, and misdemeanors of failure to yield to emergency vehicle, failure to register vehicle, speeding, failure to stop for stop sign, two counts of failure to signal, and no valid license, as well as an assault charge in Clinton County. She was taken to the Daviess DeKalb County Regional Jail. Bond was denied. The passenger was later released with no charges filed.

Portion of Route DD closed for culvert replacement

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. 16-22. • Route DD – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Kodiak Road to Nickel Avenue, Nov. 17, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Route DD – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Nickel Avenue to Otter Avenue, Nov. 18 – 19, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily • I-35 – Pothole patching

northbound from U.S. Route 69 (exit 61) to U.S. Route 69 (exit 68), Nov. 16 – 18 • Route K – Pothole patching from Route B to Route 6, Nov. 19 – 20 All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as

pothole patching, mowing, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below.

Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center Menu: Nov. 23-27 Monday: pork roast, baked beans, pea salad, mixed fruit; Tuesday: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli w/ cheese, apricots; Wednesday: potato soup, ham sandwich, carrots, blushing pears; Thursday and Friday: closed.

November 18, 2020

DHSS statement regarding COVID-19

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Missouri is now seeing 28,000 new cases per week, or an average of 4,000 new cases per day, on average. Last week, the rate was 2,800 new cases per day— representing a significant increase. “Like the rest of the United States, Missouri is experiencing an increase in new cases of COVID-19,” said Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). “We believe we will be able to start vaccinating our healthcare workers and long-term care facility staff as early as next month, and thus help protect them as they take care of our most vulnerable citi-

Landon James Clark Ryan and Krista Clark of Altamont are the proud parents of a son born at 4:09 am on October 9, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care. He has been named Landon James and is the couple’s first child. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21.5 in. long at birth. Maternal grandparents are Penny Latimer of Cameron and James Wilson of Gallatin. Maternal great grandmother is Gloria Spear of Gallatin. Paternal grandparents are Michael and Cathy Clark of Murray, KY. Paternal great grandparents are Elmer and Betty Roberson of Theodosia, MO.

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zens. In the meantime, you can help them, help yourself, and help your loved ones by continuing to physically distance, wear masks, use hand sanitizer, and avoid congregating indoors when possible, even during the holidays. We monitor hospitalizations and available ICU beds daily but are mindful that all of us need to do everything we can to decrease their utilization given what we are seeing nationally. One way all of us can do our part is to get a flu shot. If you have not already, please do so.” DHSS has added to its website considerations for celebrating the holidays safely at health. mo.gov/holidays2020.

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

November 18, 2020

Introducing the 2020-21 Gallatin Bulldog Varsity Basketball Team, front row from left: Jaden Wilson, Boston Bell, Brett Hemry, Kaden Blixt and Peyton Johnson; second row: William Johnson, Colt Baker, Taylor Teel, Garrett Dungy, Durk Stout and Calvin Grady; back row: Assistant Coach Harris Cameron, Layton Shubert, Payton Feiden, Brinley Vandiver, Isaac Bird, Johnny Stout and Head Coach Chad Sullenger.

Introducing the 2020-21 Gallatin Lady Bulldog Varsity Basketball Team, front row from left: Elle Copple, Carli Beck, Claire Hemry, Libby Endicott and Presley Wells, second row: Anasen Wayne, Hailey Holcomb, Olivia Woody, Libby Wilson, Kylie Stagner and Adison Pratt; back row: Assistant Coach Terri Feiden, Assistant Coach Courtney Ray, Jasmine Cecil, Maddie Kirk, Addie Riley, Ella Bradford, Annabelle Ball, Kendra Schmidt, Alex Endicott, Ashley Feiden and Head Coach Taryn Douglas.

Bulldogs look to contend for GRC East in 2020-21 In very few instances can a high school basketball team graduate five starters yet come back the following season with as high a level of optimism exhibited by this year’s prospects for the Gallatin Bulldogs. Last year’s squad finished on the cusp of a 20win season (18-10). With the return of an experienced core that includes senior guard Johnny Stout, junior forward Brinley Vandiver, sophomore guard Isaac Bird and sophomore forward Payton Feiden, a 20-victory season is a realistic goal. “We’re looking forward to the start of this new season, and are hoping to improve on last year’s effort,” says Bulldog Head Coach Chad Sullenger. “In these crazy times, I’m really excited and hopeful to be able to play a full season,” he added. Gallatin’s combination of size and speed should factor the Bulldogs into what should again prove to be a tough race in the Grand River Conference East Division. Last season’s race saw two teams,

Milan and Princeton, finish with 25 wins. Third place Gallatin will face both teams at home this season in what could again be a hotly contested scramble for the top spot. Gallatin will get tested quickly with a trip to Lathrop this Friday. The Mules won 20 games last season before bowing out of the playoffs through a loss to Maryville. The Bulldogs will open their home schedule on Nov. 24 against visiting Pattonsburg. As good as Gallatin starting lineup looks on paper to start the season, Coach Sullenger advises that young, untested players will have to step up if the team is to reach its goals. “We’re going to need to have some contributions from some younger players as we’ll be asking them to fill new roles on the varsity team,” he stated. “I saw these guys hit the weight room hard this summer and you’ll be able to tell when they step on the floor that we’ll be a physically stronger team, as well.”

2020-21 promises year of growth for Lady ‘Dogs Coming off a 3-20 season, Gallatin’s Lady Bulldogs are looking to apply the things they learned last campaign with a completely new group of starters. “For this upcoming season, I am very excited to see our growth from my first year with the girls,” said second-year Head Coach Taryn Douglas, who will return to the team’s helm from maternity leave on Dec. 2. In the meantime, the Lady Bulldogs will be guided by Assistant Coach Terri Feiden and former coach Courtney Ray. “Last year was mostly learning and applying all of the new offenses/defenses/style of play that I was wanting us to do, and this year we now get to work on perfecting more of the little things in each of those aspects,” Coach Douglas added. “These

girls are great to work with. They were so hard working for me last year and bought into our new scheme and what we were trying to do,” she says. “All but one, due to graduation, are back.” Returning starters for the Lady Bulldogs include seniors Claire Hemry, Libby Endicott, Carli Beck and sophomore Presley Wells. “Their experience and leadership will definitely help us out in our continued improvement this season,” said Coach Douglas. “We are also adding an athletic bunch of freshmen to the mix which I am looking forward to implementing into our program,” said Coach Douglas. The Lady Bulldogs open their season on Friday at Lathrop before tipping off the home portion of their schedule next Tuesday against Pattonsburg.

GIT format changes ... with safety in mind This year’s Gallatin Invitational Basketball Tournament will look like none other in the history of the event. The tournament, which tips off Monday, Nov. 30, will feature 2 four-team pools in each of the girls’ and boys’ brackets. Schools located south of Highway 6 will make up Pool A. Schools north of Highway 6 will be in Pool B. Braymer is currently a member of Pool A, and Braymer fans will be limited to two per participating player. Girls’ and boys’ champions will be crowned in both pools based upon records. There will be no overall tournament champions, and no all-tournament team will be selected. Teams from each school will play back to back games in order to limit exposure. Following is the proposed schedule of games. Games each evening begin at 6 p.m., except for Dec. 5 games, which will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 Pool B: Gilman City girls vs. Maysville, Gilman City boys vs. Maysville, Winston girls vs. Trenton, Winston boys vs. Trenton. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Pool A: Braymer girls vs. Gallatin, Braymer boys vs. Gallatin, Hardin-Central girls vs. Polo, Hardin-Central boys vs. Polo. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Pool B: Maysville girls vs. Winston, Maysville boys vs. Winston, Gilman City girls vs. Trenton, Gilman City boys vs. Trenton. Thursday, Dec. 3 Pool A: Hardin-Central girls vs. Gallatin, Hardin-Central boys vs. Gallatin, Polo girls vs. Braymer, Polo boys vs. Braymer. Friday, Dec. 4 Pool B: Winston vs. Gilman City girls, Winston vs. Gilman City boys, Trenton vs. Maysville girls, Trenton vs. Maysville boys. Saturday, Dec. 5 Pool A: Polo vs. Gallatin girls, Polo vs. Gallatin boys, Braymer vs. Hardin-Central girls, Braymer vs. Hardin-Central boys.

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November 18, 2020

Updated K-12 school quarantine guidance

Proper mask wearing may prevent quarantines

Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently announced modifications to Missouri’s K-12 school reopening and operating guidance. The large number of students and school staff members quarantined in recent weeks has presented a significant strain for educators, school leaders, and Missouri families alike. “We know that COVID-19 is not going away soon, so it is important that we continue to evaluate the guidance we’re issuing at the state level to make sure our procedures are sustainable for the next several months,” Governor Parson said. “We have been working hard with DESE and DHSS to find a solution that allows us to continue providing the high-quality education

our students deserve while still keeping them, our teachers, and all school staff members safe.” Under the updated guidance, proper mask wearing may now prevent individuals from being identified as close contacts in K-12 schools that have implemented a mask mandate. This means that if both individuals at school – the person diagnosed with COVID-19 and the person exposed to the positive case – have masks on and are wearing them correctly, the individual exposed does not need to quarantine. Exposed individuals should self-monitor for symptoms and stay home at the first sign of illness. They should also continue to wear a mask at all times to further reduce the likelihood of transmitting the virus. The person who tests positive for COVID-19 is still required to isolate at home.

Close contacts in K-12 schools should continue to quarantine at home for 14 days if (1) their school does not require students and staff to wear masks, or (2) the mask was not being worn appropriately by either the person diagnosed with COVID-19 or the person who was exposed. “Schools that are consistently implementing COVID-19 mitigation strategies remain among the safest places for our students,” Governor Parson said. “We believe this change will lead to more schools encouraging proper mask usage, helping to further protect students and educators from the spread of the virus.” At the briefing in the State Capitol, Governor Parson was joined by Dr. Rachel Orscheln, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Dr. Orscheln has worked closely with DHSS and DESE throughout the pan-

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North Daviess shouts out for veterans!

Elementary students at North Daviess recently gathered to thank veterans for their service.

Bright Futures/Gallatin has several programs that will make it easy for you to connect your existing resources with existing needs in the schools this school year. Some of these programs are a great fit for a business while others are perfect for individuals, organizations, or churches. There is one for everyone, for sure. Last year, over 70 partnerships were utilized to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. Let’s talk soon about how your time, talent, or treasure can be leveraged to benefit the education of students. Direct any questions through the Bright Futures Gallatin Facebook messenger or by emailing smorrison@gallatin.k12.mo.us. Areas listed needing your time, talent, and/or treasure are listed as: black and red threads, adopt-a-building, emergency fund building, site council (quarterly meeting), share the love, Christmas blessing, back to school (2021), champion’s list, GHS new student t-shirts.

COVID cancels NCMC Holiday Hoops

Winston students celebrate veterans with slideshow, artwork, letters and poems

Winston R-6 recently honored veterans who have served or are currently serving our great country. The school created a slide show and invited students and members of the community to send pictures of their veterans which was featured along with patriotic music. Visit the school's post to see the tribute. Be sure and look at all the posts of students offering "thank you" salutes to the veterans.

Winston sixth grade students created “Poems and Soldiers” for Veterans Day.

The 2020 NCMC Holiday Hoops Committee has announced that this season’s Holiday Hoops has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The decision was made at a special meeting held earlier this week. “It is with great disappointment that we had to reach this decision, but with the increasing number of cases of COVID in Grundy and the surrounding counties, coupled with equally high numbers in the counties of Missouri and Iowa where high school teams were coming from, we felt it was the only right decision to make,” the committee stated in a news release. “We are deeply sorry with this announcement but felt we could wait no longer to allow (schools) the opportunity for rescheduling of games, and there are now 55 schools looking for additional games.” The committee is already discussing 2021 when Holiday Hoops will return to North Central Missouri College in Trenton.

demic, providing expertise to ongoing conversations related to K-12 school reopening and operating guidance. “Given the high rates of COVID-19 in our communities, it is inevitable that some children and adolescents will test positive,” Dr. Orscheln said. “We also know that some of these children will likely, at some point in their illness, be at school. However, we have learned that in schools where students and staff are always wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, this virus does not spread as easily as it does in other places where these strategies are not always used.” Governor Parson was also joined at the briefing by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Margie Vandeven. Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven said. “Our teachers and school leaders have worked tirelessly to meet the needs of our students throughout the first quarter, but the current structure is not sustainable long-term. Students and their families struggle to keep up with coursework in a distanced model of instruction when students are temporarily quarantined, and many districts have been forced to suspend inperson learning opportunities after large numbers of school staff members were directed to quarantine.” In addition to mask wearing,

Caragan Baker earns state softball honor Gallatin R-5 senior Caragan Baker has been named to the Missouri Class 2 First Team All-State Softball Team. Baker, shortstop/pitcher, led the Lady Bulldogs this season in all major offensive categories, including batting average and home runs. adequate social distancing, and proper hand hygiene continue to be important in combating the spread of COVID-19. “Schools and local health officials are encouraged to monitor health data in their schools and alert DESE and DHSS at the first sign there may be a rise in cases due to transmission in schools,” Commissioner Vandeven continued. “We want to be sure we’re working with state health leaders to monitor this change in guidance and make any adjustments necessary.”

Saluting military service members at R-5

The Gallatin R-5 Middle School recently paused to salute all members of the military, both past and present, for their service to our country. The students greatly appreciate the sacrifices made by our brave service men and women and their families.

Winston school below 50% threshold, requests sign up for free/reduced lunches The Winston school continues to offer free lunch and breakfast for all students. The threshold that determines eligibility for many of these funds is 50%. Currently the Winston School District has fallen below the 50% mark. The school would ask that if you feel you might eligible, please fill out the application. If you are not sure or you need assistance, please contact the office and staff would be happy to assist you. These funds are going to go to a school somewhere in the United States, they might as well come to Winston. Programs that are funded through Free/Reduced Lunch

Application: 1. Free Preschool for 3-4 year olds 2. Free Reading and Math Tutoring Services (Title I) 3. The current program providing free meals for all student 4. Funds to improve the school’s technology 5. Funds to purchase textbooks 6. Funds to purchase teaching supplies 7. Funds for Special Education Services 8. Funds for teacher Professional Development 9. Duel Credit College classes for eligible juniors and seniors 10. Multiple other special areas announced yearly

RECORD

November 18, 2020

Commissioners address lighting issues, bridge, and tube repairs James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commisCOMMISSION sion to update them on ongoing work. James advised his crew will be working on repairing bridges in Union Township. The commission compiled a new tube and bridge repair list to be discussed next week. Larry Adams, sheriff-elect, met with the commission to discuss lighting issues at the south property room. Discussion was held regarding installing cold weather ballasts and also converting the fixtures to LED bulbs. The issue was continued. Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to advise them on ongoing Coronavirus cases in Daviess County. Cheryl advised as of Monday morning, Nov. 9, the county had 290 total cases with 82 actives, 14 in the hospital, 208 recovered, and five deaths. Wayne Uthe joined the meeting at 9:15 am. Discussion was held regarding a blocked road issue on 310th Street in Harrison Township. Larry Adams, sheriff-elect, joined the meeting. The sheriff’s office will address the issue. Discussion was held regarding CARES Act funding applications received this week. No new applications were ready for approval. The commission received notice from the Missouri DNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program that there are COUNTY

funds available for drinking water projects for cities, villages, and other government entities. In the afternoon, the commission looked at culverts, bridges, and roads in Union and Harrison township. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 pm. This information is taken from the minutes of the Nov. 10, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Before Judge Brent Elliott on Nov. 13, Randy Worth pled guilty to domestic assault, D felony; operating vehicle without license, E felony; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, A misdemeanor, and two counts of property damage, B misdemeanor. A sentence assessment report was ordered. Civil cases filed: Lindsay Walton by next friend Trevor Walton, both of Riverton, UT, vs. Larry Raymo of Jamesport, personal injury, vehicular. Associate Division Civil Court Breach of contract: A default judgment was entered for Unifund CCR LLC and against Gage Phipps. Suits on account: A default judgment was entered for CACH LLC and against Michael J. Comstock. A change of venue was granted in portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Megan E. Sgambato. Assessor’s Oﬃce The assessor’s office will

be closed Nov. 25-27. Happy Thanksgiving from the assessor and staff! Warranty Deeds Tract in Sheridan Township from Michael Trager to Craig and Holly Leach; lot in Gallatin from Robert and Kimberly Cornett and Sarah and Brett Butterfield to Brett and Sarah Butterfield; partial lots in Gallatin from Robert and Taylor Cornett to Robert and Taylor Cornett; partial lots in Gallatin from Steve and Katherine Hogan to Phillip Lee Wallace; tract in Jefferson Township from Terry and Cathy Claudell to Terry and Cathy Claudell; Lake Viking lot #3116 from Anthony Goldsby

to Ronnie Lynn Bain; tract in Colfax Township from Frances McLaughlin to John and Lori McLaughlin; tract in Gallatin from Katie and Logan Merrigan to Logan and Katie Merrigan; Lake Viking lot #MH-66 from Richard Moulton to Anthony Castillo and Moriah Carpenter; lot and partial lots in Winston from FSB Properties LLC to Loretta G. Norton and Toni R. Poage as joint tenants with right of survivorship; lots and partial lots in Altamont from Robert Carder to Ephraim C. and S. Allex Smith; tract in Jefferson Township from Michael and Tara Lee to Lonnie Jr. and Colleen Taylor; tract in Jamesport Township from Lester Hostetler

Auditor comments after guilty plea by Coffey city clerk On Nov. 16, Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued a statement following the guilty plea in Daviess County last week from former Coffey city clerk Mary Lou Browning to felony charges of stealing and forgery. The charges were filed after an audit of the small northwest Missouri town by Auditor Galloway found more than $60,000 was missing. “Time and again, our audits have been the tool to discover fraud and abuse and, as was the case here, have led to criminal charges,” Auditor Galloway said. “Officials who violate the public trust to enrich themselves must be held account-

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able. I am pleased our work with the Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney led to this guilty plea as we seek justice for the citizens of Coffey.” The audit in 2018 found that over a period of almost two years Browning failed to make deposits, received improper payroll payments, and falsified board minutes and various financial reports. A follow-up report in 2019 by the Auditor’s Office found that city officials had either implemented the recommendations of the audit or were in the process of doing so. Browning will be sentenced at a later date.

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Corlas Theodore Preston 1938-2020 Corlas Theodore “Ted” Preston, 82, Bethany, died Nov. 10, 2020 at a Bethany hospital. Ted is survived by his son, Rodney (Amy) Preston, Bethany; daughter, Teresa (Lynn) Parsons; brothers, Ellis (Catherine) Preston, Marvin (Maxine) Preston, Fred (Bonnie) Preston, Princeton; sister, Phyllis Riggs, Bethany; seven grandchildren including Audra (Clinton) McClain, Gilman City; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 14, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial followed in Lloyd Cemetery, Mt. Moriah. Memorials may be made to Lloyd Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Dillon Jake Atkison 1981-2020 Dillon Jake Atkison, 39, Lathrop, died Nov. 12, 2020. Dillon was born March 20, 1981, in Albany, the son of Jerry H. Atkison Jr. and Patty (Cook) Atkison Findley. Dillon graduated from Albany High School, class of 1999. After graduation, he attended DeVry University in Kansas City. Dillon was employed by the Ford Motor Plant in Claycomo, as a production team leader. He was preceded in death by his father and by his grandfather, George Edward Cook Sr. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Patty and Dale Findley, Albany; brother, Dallas Atkison; one niece; maternal grandmother, Mary Cook, Cameron; paternal grandparents, Virginia and Jerry H. Atkison Sr., McFall; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. Virginia L. Merrigan 1932-2020 Virginia Lou Merrigan, 88, Liberty, died Nov. 10, 2020. Virginia was born Aug. 8, 1932, to William and Mildred (Kaufman) Baldwin in Winston. She was a 1950 graduate of Winston High School and worked as a bookkeeper for William Jewell College in Liberty. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Donald

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and daughter Connie. ton Federated Church and will ... Because You Have She is survived by many niec- be accepted by Bram Funeral the Right to Know es and nephews. Home. Arrangements under the Goldie Irene Lowe To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an order of direction of Poland-Thompson 1937-2020 the Circuit Court of the County of Daviess, Missouri, Case No. 20DVFuneral Home, Cameron. Goldie Irene (Anderson) DR00025 made entered on the record on Nov. 4, 2020, the name of Marjorie Arlene Clevenger Lowe, 83, GilTrinity Jade Asher was changed to Trinity Jade Shubert. 1920-2020 man City, died To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an order of Marjorie Arlene Clevenger, Nov. 11, 2020, at the Circuit Court of the County of Daviess, Missouri, Case No. 20DV99, died on Nov. 10, 2020, at Hill- a Bethany nursDR00028 made entered on the record on Nov. 4, 2020, the name of Kyle crest Manor Nursing home. James McChesney was changed to Kyle James Meador. ing Home in HamShe was born NOTICE OF TRUSTEEʼS SALE ilton. on Feb. 15, 1937, For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jason IshOn Dec. 25, to Cecil and Ethmael and Sarah Meyer, Husband and Wife, dated July 5, 2016, recorded on 1920, Marjorie was el (Williamson) Anderson. She July 6, 2016 as Document No. 20161113, in Book 278, Page 46, Office of born to George attended Ridgeway School until the Recorder of Deeds, Daviess County, Missouri, the undersigned Succesand Blanche Porher senior year when the family sor Trustee will on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 01:00 PM at the South ter Dorrel in Oyer. moved, and she graduated from Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, On the square, in Gallatin, Marjorie’s family relocated Bethany. She was a member Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: to Hamilton in January 1928, of Melbourne Baptist Church. Tract 1: The East Sixty-five (65) feet of the South Half of Block Six (6) moved to Birmingham for five Goldie worked at Gilman School West and Three (3) South, in Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, EXCEPT the North Twenty (20) feet thereof. years, then returned to Hamil- for 37 years. Tract 2: All of the West Fifty-five (55) feet of the Southeast Quarter of ton permanently in 1933. On Dec. 24, 1955 she married Block Six (6) West and Three (3) South of the Original Town, now City Marjorie attended Hamilton Charles Lowe. He preceded her of Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, EXCEPT the North Twenty (20) High School, graduating in the in death. feet thereof, class of 1939. She was also preceded in to satisfy said debt and costs. As a young woman, she ac- death by her parents; brother, ___________________________ cepted Christ at the Hamilton Glenn; sisters, Joanne and AT, Inc. Baptist Church, joined Grand- Georgia; and one son-in-law. Successor Trustee view Evangelical United BrethShe is survived by her brothGregory D. Todd, Vice President 314.621.5070 ren Church, and spent the last 45 er, Larry (Betty) Anderson; www.atllp.com years as a member of the Hamil- daughters, Sherry (Dale) Black (Ishmael and Meyer, 8089.982, Publication Start: 11/18/2020 ) ton Federated Church. and Carla Kralicek; four grandAT, INC., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND She belonged to several clubs. children; and eight great-grandANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. During WWII, Marjorie worked children. at the Motor Radio Laboratories Funeral services were held Defense Plant. Nov. 14, at Roberson Funeral On Jan. 28, 1941, Marjorie Home, Bethany. Burial was and Ansel Clevenger were mar- in Masonic Cemetery, Gilman ried at the FirstSave Presbyterian City.week Memorials may before be made toaltering this ad. to current folder Church in St. Joseph. He pre- the Gilman City Athletic Departceded her in death. ment in care of Roberson FunerMarjorie was also preceded al Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, in death by her parents; sisters MO 64424. Wanda Shrock and June Edwards; brother, Carlos Dorrel; one niece; and two brothers-inlaw. She is survived by children Jill (Allen) Gentry and Joe (Debbie) Clevenger, of Hamilton; five grandchildren including Natalie Hibler and husband Austin of Hamilton and Kathleen Oram Reduced or Enlarged and husband Ross of Gilman City; and six great-grandchilVolume Discounts dren. Due to COVID, the decision Bethany (660)425-3315 King City (660)535-4321 for a private family service was Gallatin Publishing Co. made. Cremation has been enEagleville (660)867-3112 Pattonsburg (660)367-2117 609B South Main trusted to Bram Funeral Home, Princeton (660)748-3325 Stanberry (660)783-2869 Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, meJamesport (660)684-6999 Lineville, IA. (641)876-5171 morials may be made to HighOpen Weekdays 8-5 land Cemetery or the Hamil-

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Sidney M. Martin 1953 -2020 Sidney M. Martin, 67, Jamesport, MO, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in the family farmhouse he grew up in surrounded by loving family. Sidney was born on Oct. 26, 1953, the son of A.G. and Lavonna “Bonnie” (Moulin) Martin in Trenton, MO. He grew up in Jamesport and was a member of the Tri-County High School Class of 1971. Sidney was an operating engineer for 20 years. He lived in Colorado and California before returning to Jamesport to own and operate Martin Trucking for 29 years. On Feb. 8, 1991, he was united in marriage to Julie Daniel at the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe, MO. Sidney was a member of the Jamesport Baptist Church and was baptized there with his daughter Jessica in 2000. He loved to work. Sidney worked hard, but he played hard. He enjoyed movie nights and riding his motorcycle on the weekends. Sidney loved his grandchildren and enjoyed ﬁshing with them. He will be dearly missed. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Charlotte Cox; granddaughter, Shelby Prindle. Survivors include wife, Julie of the home; children, Aaron (Elizabeth) Martin of South Korea, Kristina Williams of Jamesport, Megan Williams of Jamesport, Jessica (Christopher) Gamblian of Jamesport; grandchildren, Blake, Katherine, Ethan, Drew, Elizabeth, Olivia, Braxton, Emmett, Quinton, Tanna, Halli, Julie, Oliver, Abigail, Alex; sister, Christina Coulston of Jamesport; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family member also survive. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, Jamesport Baptist Church, Jamesport. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., the evening prior (Thursday) at Stith Funeral Home in Jamesport. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Pilot Grove #2 Cemetery, Jamesport. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Jamesport. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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Altamont United Methodist Our services are still closed due to precautionary measures of COVID-19. We don’t know what lies ahead. We have hope of moving forward. Sunday School lesson at home was “Confident Love.” We’re told to love in action and in truth from I John 3:16-18. Our UMW received two recognition of achievement mission awards for Peace and Joy, given in Faith, Hope and Love through our services of giving. We miss seeing our church family. Special prayers are for Lois and Cal Cleveringa. Lois has had a rough time, being on a ventilator. She needs strength and healing. Prayers of recovery also for Laura “Youtsey” Hoffman. Her mother Barbara has been by her side. Happy thanksgiving for our many blessings. Fairview Pastor Shadrach Landry opened worship with prayer and Shelly Mason requested prayers for Mary Covert, Cory Harding, Melton Cook, Jill Crabtree, Tiffany Wilson, Vickie Meadows, Sherry Knapp, Naomi McFee, Ben Lee, with prayer by Vanda Davis. Praise song “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord,” was accompanied by Marsha Vanisko and led by Loretta Speck. The congregation sang “O Worship The King,” led by Loretta. Cindy Lang said the offering prayer and Marsha Vanisko played special music. Pastor Landry read Hebrews 9:1-15 and presented his message, “A Better Covenant”. Closing hymn was “While We are Waiting, Come.” Prayer was by Betty McFee. Friends in Christ We watched the message from our homes. The message, “A Beautiful Thing”, was by Sherita Hartness of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The mes-

sage was based on Philippians 4:4-14. Praise songs were “My Life is in Your Hands” and “Good Grace.” Gallatin First Baptist On Nov. 22, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message from Genesis 9:18-11:26. LiveStream option will be available. Pioneer Club meeting until we resume on Jan. 6. No REACH Youth group on Nov. 25. December REACH Youth group dates: Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 (Christmas party). Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s message was “Breaking A Bad Habit” based on Hebrews 10:19-25. Announcements and opening prayer were given by Jesse Bird. Emily Miller gave the children’s message. Prayer requests include the family of Chuck Humburg, Janel Holcomb, Amy (Ketchum) Wood and family, Darren and Amber Hiley and family. The next Youth Group meeting is a Bible study for grades 7-12 at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22. Our Hanging of the Greens service begins with pizza served at 6 p.m. on Nov. 29 followed by decorating the sanctuary at 6:30. The worship committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 2. The next board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9. Gallatin United Methodist Christin Dush opened the service with prayer as Sue played the prelude. In the absence of Pastor Brad, the guest speaker was Rachael Brothers of Life Options Green Hills. Bible study continues each Wednesday night at 7 in the sanctuary. Nov. 22 after worship, we will be decorating the sanctuary for Christmas. There will be no dine in/carry out in November or December. Lake Viking Johnny Brown led the congre-

gation in singing “He has Made me Glad” to open the worship service. Following a time for the expression of “Joys and Concerns” the congregation sang “Standing on the Promises”. Ben Martin gave his testimony followed by Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon. The sermon title was “Christ-like Conduct” and the main scripture was Philippians 2:1-5. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening the Youth Group meet at 6:30 p.m. and the Adult Bible Study Group meets at 7 p.m. Come out and join us as we study God’s Word. Seventh Day Adventist Our service began with singing hymns “Does Jesus Care?” “Only Trust Him,” “Sweet By and By,” and “I Shall See the King” with Betty Edwards on the piano. Scripture reading was from Matthew 3-15. Pastor Mike Carner explained the importance

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Then life turned on a dime. After Bryson’s first day of first grade, he complained of a sore throat. The next day he went to the doctor and was treated for strep throat. He continued to feel sick. He was taken to the doctor four more times over the span of a week and a half and was finally rushed to Children’s Mercy Hospital. By this point, Bryson couldn’t walk, couldn’t turn his head because his neck was hurting so bad, and wouldn’t eat anything. Michelle and Bryson met in the emergency room at Children’s Mercy. Michelle recalls being told the devastating news, “The doctor came into the room and told us Bryson was very sick. He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and his white blood count was 500,000. A normal white blood count is between 5,000 and 10,000.” Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft inner parts of bones. With acute types of leukemia such as AML, bone marrow cells don’t grow the way they’re supposed to. These immature cells, called blasts, build up in the body. These cells crowd out healthy mature red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Doctors don’t know why someone gets AML. “The first thing that they were telling us was it was nothing that we did wrong,” Michelle says. “It’s just happens sometimes, and they don’t know why.”

Everything changed Brandon and Michelle had a very, very sick little boy and he was the focus of their attention and concern. Michelle dropped out of college, and the two girls went to live with her parents. They relied on family to take care of their dogs and watch the house. The couple had planned on getting married in April of 2020. Luckily, all of their wedding vendors understood their situation and let them postpone the wedding. Bryson began a series of treatments. The goal of the AML treatments was to destroy unhealthy immature blood cells in his bone marrow and blood. Chemotherapy uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells all over a body. Bryson’s treatments lasted for a total of 30 days in the hospital at a time. He went through the 30-day treatments three different times. Bryson is as tough as he is smart. He battled through pneumonia. He was forced to be intubated because he couldn’t breathe on his own. He had a second chest tube put into place after the first one failed to drain fluid. He had fevers so high that the thermometer couldn’t read his temperature. He went weeks without eating

food. He lost all of his hair twice. At one point, Bryson was sedated for seven days. When he was awakened from the sedation, he was really depressed. “He wouldn’t talk to us, only cry and scream,” Michelle says. “He would barely even look at anyone. He would scream and cry to the nurses when they would just ask him simple questions. Bryson is normally a very happy child, so this was really hard to see.” His parents tried to find fun things for him to do to make him feel better. They played games, took walks in his wheelchair around the unit, watched movies, and did crafts. Bryson showed no interest. “Then one day he just started talking, smiling and participating with us a little more and more every day, until he was his normal self again,” Michelle says. The first grade Bryson had looked forward to so much, had to be completed in the hospital.

Michelle’s parents would bring the girls to the hospital as often as they could so the family could be together. The girls would try to talk and play with Bryson, but he was so sick that he would hardly talk to them. There was one point that Bryson was in the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). He was sedated, had a breathing tube, and tubes placed into his chest. His IV pole was lit up like a Christmas tree because he had so many medicines being pumped through his body. He didn’t look like himself at all.

Care started at home For the first month Brandon and Michelle both stayed at the hospital with Bryson. They both felt like that’s where they needed to be at the time. It was very hard on the girls. Claire was barely 1 at the time and was still breastfeeding. “She would never take a bottle, so it was almost like we were ripped away from each other,” says Michelle. “She would cry all night because it just wasn’t something that she was used to. It got to where the girls would get upset at the simplest things throughout the day. Claire was so young that she didn’t understand why she wasn’t with us anymore and Aria knew that Bryson was sick, but she wasn’t aware of how sick he was.” Brandon and Michelle would take turns going home every weekend to see their girls. “After a while it just started to become our new normal,” says Michelle. “We started to take turns staying with the girls on the weekends. My parents told us that the girls were always really upset when we would leave them, but it got better as the days went on.”

Aria had been asking all that day to see him. Michelle and Brandon weren’t comfortable letting her see him in the condition he was in. But at the same time, Aria was deeply hurt to not be able to see her big brother. “So, we decided to take her to him,” says Michelle. “It was so painful to see her look at him in that state. She gave him a hug, kissed his cheek, and told him that she loved him. We made the right decision to let her see him.”

Stem cell transplant Bryson had a stem cell transplant that required another three months in the hospital. The higher the dose of chemotherapy Bryson was getting, the more cancer cells it killed. Yet high-dose chemotherapy could also damage his bone marrow and cause a dangerous drop in his blood cell levels. Bryson’s doctors did a stem cell transplant after his chemotherapy to replace his damaged bone marrow with young stem cells. Luckily, his sister Claire, who was only 1 at the time, was a perfect match. “She’s his little superhero,” Michelle says. Before the donation, Claire had to have shots in her upper leg to help her bone marrow release more stem cells into her blood. The doctors were really worried that they wouldn’t get enough stem cells because she was so small compared to Bryson. She actually surprised them and gave enough stem cells for two transplants if needed and extra doses in case Bryson needed a boost of stem cells throughout the transplant process. The donation only took one day. They put Claire to sleep and placed a catheter into her neck. She was then woken up and hooked up to a machine that would draw out her blood, filter out the stem cells, and push her blood back into her neck through a separate tube. She

was awake throughout the procedure. It took four hours. She was very tired and weak once it was over. After the catheter was removed, she had a large bandage on her neck for a few days. With the help of Claire’s new stem cells, Bryson’s cells were able to grow into new, healthy blood cells.

Family pulls together During Bryson’s treatments, Michelle and Brandon decided to move back home to Pattonsburg so that they could be close to family. “Being able to finally go home and have family all together again felt like a dream come true,” says Michelle. “People really went above and beyond for us. I was constantly getting messages from people letting me know that they were praying for us. I would also get cards in the mail almost every day.” When it was first announced that Bryson was sick, his uncle John Sorrentino posted on Facebook asking for donations for the family as his birthday wish. People pledged around $15,000. It was all from people around the communities. A T-shirt fundraiser was held, and Bryson picked out the design. A fish fry was held in Pattonsburg. Paradise Meat Locker in Trimble donated a portion of a weekend sales. An auction was held. Bryson’s uncle also had a golf tournament and all the money made went to the family. “The communities Brandon and I grew up in came together and helped us in so many unforgettable ways,” says Michelle. “We were able to focus on our son and our girls instead of the everyday life problems that we would also have going on at home. We will be forever grateful.”

Cancer free! Then the day finally came that they heard the best words in human history. Bryson was cancer free! They were able to leave the hospital and live at the Ronald McDonald House for another two months. Since they were no longer around nurses twenty-four/seven, they took on the nursing duties themselves. They drew blood, fed Bryson through his food pump, cleaned his Hickman, and administered all his medications. Finally, Bryson’s hospital stays were over. “Honestly, it felt very strange because we hadn’t been together in so long,” says Michelle. “It was almost like we had to relearn our whole routine. A lot can change within a year’s time. When this started, Claire was barely taking her first steps and when we were finally home, she was running everywhere. We had to relearn what works and what didn’t when it came to our daily routine.” Long before COVID came along, Bryson’s doctors decided he shouldn’t go back to school because he was too high risk. It was a disappointment for him and his parents to have to do second grade at home. Both he and Aria, now in kindergarten, are being homeschooled by Michelle. In January of 2021, Bryson will be able to stop his medications and have his oneyear bone marrow test. If the results are negative, then he will have been cancer free for one whole year. “Thank you everyone for helping me and my family,” says Bryson. “When I grow up, I want to be a cancer doctor so that I can help kids just like me.”