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COVID-19 patient impact, hospital capacity reported by health care facility (https://healthdata.gov/dataset/ covid-19-reported-patient-impactand-hospital-capacity-facility.)

The dataset provides facilitylevel data for hospital utilization gathered on a weekly basis (Friday to Thursday). These are derived from reports from two main sources: (1) HHS TeleTracking, and (2) reporting provided directly to HHS Protect by state/territorial health departments on behalf of their healthcare facilities.

There is a lot of information in this file. Some of it is in ‘averages’ and some is in ‘sums.’

For instance, for data released for Dec. 7, Cameron Regional Medical Center ( identified as #2461) reported for the 7 day average: 58 total beds; 32.1 inpatient beds used; -99999 (a figure representing less than 4)

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total adult patients hospitalized conformed covid.

Wright Memorial Hospital at Trenton (identified as 2472) reported for the 7 day average: 16 all adult hospital inpatient beds: 7.1 all adult hospital inpatient bed occupied: -999999 (a figure representing less than 4) total adult patients hospitalized confirmed covid.

Hedrick Medical Center at Chillicothe (identified as 2500) reported for the 7 day average: 32 all adult hospital inpatient beds; 13.4 all adult hospital inpatient bed occupied; 4.3 total adult patients hospitalized confirmed covid.

There is also information about averages for pediatric patients and patients with influenza.

The hospital population includes all hospitals registered with Centers for Medicare &

Medicaid Services (CMS) as of June 1, 2020. It includes nonCMS hospitals that have reported since July 15, 2020. It does not include psychiatric, rehabilitation, Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, Defense Health Agency (DHA) facilities, and religious non-medical facilities.

The file is updated weekly. No statistical analysis is applied to impute non-response. For averages, calculations are based on the number of values collected for a given hospital in that collection week. Suppression is applied to the file for sums and averages less than four (4). In these cases, the field will be replaced with “-999,999”.

This data is preliminary and subject to change as more data become available. Data is available starting on July 31, 2020.

Daviess County ranked as a COVID ‘hot spot’ This week Daviess County COVID numbers really jumped up, as was expected, following a holiday, according to the Da‘Sew-in’ this Monday at Gallatin; pagehas 5 identified viess County Health Department.

This see jump Daviess County as a Top 5 COVID19 “Hot Spot” in Missouri.

Coronavirus Update Please social distance, County Statewide Rank per 100k population: please wear a mask, and please *Daviess (77th) ..... (+34 since 12/2) 380 stay home if you are sick.

Caldwell (66th) ..... (+37 since 12/2) 442 The virus is spread by dropHarrison (38th) ..... (+69 since 12/2) 477 lets in the air passed by someGentry (13th) ........ (+59 since 12/2) 487 one who is infected. Whether Grundy (42nd) ...... (+43 since 12/2) 558 they are symptomatic or asDekalb (54th) ....... (+44 since 12/2) 654 ymptomatic, they can still pass Livingston (44th) .. (+52 since 12/2) 844 the virus to others. This is why Clinton (63rd) ... (+101 since 12/2) 1014 it is important to social distance at all times AND stay home State to date: 328,206 cases, 4,355 deaths Statewide positivity rate (last 7 days): +19.4% when sick. When you cannot soSource: Missouri DHSS at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 9 cial distance, the health departUSA: 15.2M confirmed cases ment highly recommends you (recoveries unreported); 286K deaths wear a proper mask to protect Worldwide: 68.4M cases, yourself and those around you.

44.1M recoveries, 1.56M deaths To help you choose the propSource: Wikipedia & NY Times; daily reports available via the World Health Organization er mask, please visit: *NOTE: Local numbers reported by the https://www.cdc.gov/.../preDaviess County Health Department may vent.../about-face-coverings. differ from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing the reports. html Today Daviess County locally reports Daviess County Health De424 cases (105 active, 309 recovered).

To date there have been 10 deaths partment office is doing its best officially recorded in Daviess County. to contact all close contacts but Questions? Call the County Health Dept.: if you have been contacted by 660.663.2414 someone who states they are COVID positive and you have had contact with this person that was closer than 6 feet for longer than 15 minutes, then please call our office at (660) 663-2414 and ask to speak to a nurse for information on what to do.

Rural digital opportunity fund auction to expand broadband to over 374,000

Wendy Hansen, left, with Christine Beagley and her daughter Meranda Baldwin, owners of BB’s

Free Christmas dinner at BB’s!

Wendy Hansen heard how many went without a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day and decided it was time give back to the community.

Originally from Utah, Wendy moved to the area and now serves as a volunteer with Inner Peace Reserve, located northwest of Gallatin. Wendy came up with the idea to have Inner Peace Reserve partner with BB’s Down Home Cookin’ to support the community in providing a free Christmas dinner to families in need.

The meal will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, roll, and dessert.

Carry out is available at BB’s Down Home

Cookin’ located at 200 Park Street in Gallatin from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. Delivery is available based on need.

To guarantee your meal, you must RSVP by Dec. 19. You can RSVP by calling Wendy at 660-605-2863 or email her at wendy@innerpeacereserve.com.

Donations are currently being accepted. If you would like to support the effort, get in touch with Wendy by Dec. 19. The name and/or business name of all those who donate will be included in a thank you ad following the event.

The Reserve is closed over the winter, but Wendy plans to be back for the reopening in the spring.

Auditor releases review of local tax rates Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released her office’s annual review of local property tax rates.

The State Auditor’s Office reviews rates to determine whether the rates are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law.

The office does not make recommendations on property tax rates or increases.

The report provides property tax rates reported to the State Auditor’s Office for local government entities -- cities, counties, school and fire districts.

In 2020, staff reviewed 4,840

property tax rates of 2,802 taxing authorities.

This is the sixth year in a row that no taxing authorities levied a tax rate that exceeded the tax rate certified since the State Auditor’s Office began reviewing property tax rates in 1985.

The audit report includes a comparison of counties based on the 2020 consumer price index.

An increase of 2.3% was certified by the State Tax Commission.

Daviess County was among the 43 counties slightly exceeding 2.3%; there were 59 counties within 2.3%, and 13 counties with no change or decrease. See chart on page 16 in this issue.

The Federal Communications Commission recently announced that an estimated 374,000 rural Americans living and working in Missouri will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released Dec. 7.

LTD Broadband LLC was the winning bidder for Daviess County, serving 1,048 homes and businesses. The total support for 10 years is $6,062,216.

In Missouri, the auction allocated $346,297,660.20 in support to expand broadband to 199,211 unserved homes and businesses over the next 10 years.

All locations in Missouri that were eligible for the auction will be receiving access to gigabitspeed broadband. The auction

unleashed robust competition that resulted in more locations being awarded at less cost to Americans who pay into the FCC’s Universal Service Fund.

“This historic auction is great news for the residents of so many rural Missouri communities, who will get access to highquality broadband service in areas that for too long have been on the wrong side of the digital divide,” said FCC’s Ajit Pai. “We structured this innovative and groundbreaking auction to prioritize bids for high-speed, low-latency services to deliver the best results for rural Americans, and the results show that this strategy worked. This auction was the Commission’s single largest step ever taken toward delivering digital opportunity to every American.”

Weather trending wetter and warmer Missouri’s seasons are getting warmer and wetter, especially winter and spring. For farmers, this means a longer growing season, wetter fields and potential for more plant diseases and insects.

Four of the five warmest winters in Missouri on record have occurred since the early 1990s, says University of Missouri Extension climatologist Pat Guinan. The five warmest springs on record have taken place since 1977.

Guinan says Missouri has witnessed a trend of “unprecedented” annual warming over the past couple decades.

“There have been only five years since 1998 that were cooler than average,” he says. “We’ve also seen a trend of higher nighttime temperatures in all four seasons.”

Missouri’s five warmest years, in descending

order, are 2012, 1921, 2016, 1938 and 1931/1998 (tie).

Missouri has broken seven all-time monthly high temperature records during the past 22 years. Of these, most occurred during the cold season. In 19 of the past 22 years, the annual minimum temperature in Missouri has been above average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

However, summer days with extreme heat are less common, Guinan says. There are fewer 90-degree days, but summer nights are warmer and more uncomfortable, with more days when temperatures do not fall below 70 degrees.

These trends are due in part to water vapor content, which has been increasing in Missouri

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OPINION

Dec. 9, 2020

Spanish Flu of 1918 Twenty years ago we printed a newsletter called “The Semaphore” for members of the Winston Historical Society. Consider these prophetic words printed in the January, 2020, edition: “The 1918 influenza epidemic was as bad as it was because there was rapid and continuous movement of people (e.g. troop movement) from one country to another. In our age, there is a much greater movement of people between countries than there was in 1918. It is quite possible that an epidemic of similar magnitude as the Spanish flu will break out during the 21st Century.”

Medical authorities have warned about the potential for a global pandemic for decades. Today COVID has our undivided attention, making it hard to keep a proper perspective. COVID today has similarities to the Spanish Flu that swept over the world in 1918. Nobody knew exactly what caused it nor what to do about it.

In 1918 some communities required people to put on face masks whenever they went out in public. The editor of The Semaphore pointed out that at Winston, the town council paid Dr. Dudley M. Clagett $5 to fumigate a house after someone in that house died after experiencing flu-like symptoms. That practice persisted into the early 1920s.

Here’s more information featured in that Semaphore edition under the title, “The influenza epidemic of 1918:” “This epidemic seems to have

by Darryl Wilkinson started in the United States, specifically at Fort Riley, KS. In 1918, Fort Riley was the headquarters of the cavalry division of the U.S. Army. In 1918, cavalry still meant horse-drawn. There were a lot of horses at Fort Riley and a lot of horse manure to do something with. Some of the soldiers who had to handle this horse manure came down with some flu-like symptoms.

“The U.S. was short of manpower prepared for combat, so some of the sick soldiers were sent overseas. Sanitary conditions on the troop ships were poor, and ditto on the battlefields of Europe. These soldiers spread the flu to other soldiers, and soldiers of all the warring countries were infected and reinfected. The disease became more virulent. It was especially virulent in Spain, so it was called Spanish Flu. “When the soldiers returned home from Europe, they brought with them the germs of the more virulent influenza. People who were well got sick very suddenly and died only a few days later. Unlike (other) outbreaks of flu that hit the very young and the very old the hardest, the 1918 flu hit prime age people the hardest. After all, it started with the soldiers.

“There was great fear of recurrence of the epidemic in 1919 and 1920, but it didn’t happen. This disease seems to have run its course and stopped when it ran out of potential victims.”

In the Jan. 30, 1919, edition of the Gallatin North Missourian, editor Fred M. Harrison printed this account: “The number of deaths in this country is now estimated at over 400,000. This is about seven times as many as the fatal casualties that were reported from the army in France. This epidemic is the greatest calamity of any kind except war that ever visited the American continent. While flu has largely subsided now, it still takes its daily toll of deaths in many sections. The doctors say it may recur again any time.”

With the greater of hindsight 80 some years later, the Semaphore

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Get the PPP back up and running

by Congressman Sam Graves

When the pandemic first hit in March, Republicans and Democrats joined together to pass the CARES Act to get critical assistance out to American families, hospitals, and small businesses fighting to survive the pandemic.

A lot has changed since then.

We’re encountering more and more cases in rural Missouri and increased hospitalizations. Even though we aren’t under a stay at home order, businesses are feeling the effects as folks choose to stay home and cut back. Many businesses that typically see an uptick in income around the holidays aren’t seeing the number of customers they usually see.

Small mom and pop shops are struggling to keep up as more people avoid going out and order what they need online from major retailers instead.

Part of the Cares Act was the Paycheck Protection Program, an effort to provide small businesses the capital needed to keep workers on payroll despite

disruptions caused by the pandemic.

The Paycheck Protection Program expired back in August and while I’ve tried repeatedly to get it reauthorized, Speaker Pelosi has blocked reauthorization of the program more than 40 times, insisting that her own list of pet projects be attached to any COVID-19 relief legislation for American families, workers, small businesses, and hospitals.

While we’re just trying to keep small businesses open and rural hospitals operating when they’re needed most, she’s demanding stimulus checks for illegal immigrants and massive bailouts for states that have failed to properly manage their budgets for decades.

To make matters worse, while Congress is back in session this week, Speaker Pelosi has chosen to focus on banning pet tigers and legalizing weed. There’s simply no excuse for the continued delay of much-needed aid for American small businesses. We

just can’t afford for this to keep happening. We can’t let petty politics destroy our economy and our country. We can’t let political games destroy livelihoods.

We can and we should help our small businesses and workers. It’s not complicated. There’s still more than $130 billion left in the Paycheck Protection Program awaiting Congress to just say yes. Enough is enough. We need to get the Paycheck Protection Program back up and running. We need to focus on what’s actually important. This can’t wait any longer.

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A question of residency: ‘I live in my district’

When Missouri’s House begins its 2021 session, it may face a fascinating issue of residency which has a long history. The issue arises from a St. Louis Post Dispatch report that Rep. Nick Schroer, R-St. Charles County, purchased a home for his family outside of his House district -- while claiming residency in his district via a lease to live in the basement of another person’s home. I was not surprised that a lawsuit by his Democratic opponent challenging his residency was rejected.

Five decades ago, Missouri’s Supreme Court struck down an ouster effort against Mo. House Rep. Jet Banks, D-St. Louis, for not living in his district. Newspaper stories documented Banks probably did not live in his district. House Republicans even brought signs to the House chamber

by Phill proclaiming “I live in my district.”

Brooks An ouster lawsuit filed against Banks

by Republican Attorney General John Danforth seemed a slam-dunk case.

Missouri’s Constitution explicitly provides that “If any senator or representative remove his residence from the district or county for which he was elected, his office shall thereby be vacated.” But the Supreme Court rejected Danforth’s effort because the Constitution also makes the legislature the “sole judge of the qualifications, election and returns of its own members.”

Since Democrats controlled the Missouri House, Banks’ membership was safe. Later, Banks, a sharecropper’s son, made history as the first Black to serve as Missouri Senate’s majority leader.

Ironically, years later another Missouri Republican attorney general faced his own residency controversies.

Missouri law requires the attorney general to “reside at the seat of government.” But in 2017, newly elected Josh Hawley lived in Boone County where he had taught at MU’s Law School.

A couple of Republican legislators promptly filed bills to repeal the Jefferson City residency requirement. Haw-

ley, however, solved the issue by renting an apartment in long-time Missouri resident.

Jefferson City.

At the time, MU’s residency rules required a one-year Hawley now faces another residency controversy state residency before qualifying for lower in-state turaised by a recent front-page Kansas City Star report that ition. Being the fiscal hawk that she remains today, she as a U.S. senator he no longer owns an actual home in refused.

Missouri. Instead, the paper reported he’s registered to She ultimately earned a post-graduate degree from vote at his sister’s Missouri home while owning a Virginia MU in public administration and became a Missouri govhome as another Missouri home is being constructed. ernment public policy administrator.

To be honest, I wonder about some of these residency As an aside, Missouri’s Higher Education now puts issues. Living within the legislative district you represent weight on “intent” to make Missouri a permanent home is one thing. But why does the law re- in defining residency. That’s an approach that might apquire that the attorney general who rep- ply to both Schroer and Hawley -- although maybe a deresents the entire state live in Jefferson parture from the traditional concept that elected governCity when many Columbia residents eas- ment officials actually have a physical residence in the ily commute daily to the capital for their areas they represent. state government jobs?

Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse With COVID-19, large numbers of reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press state employees have worked at home, corps. He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, diwherever that might be. Further, Mis- rector of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri souri’s Supreme Court struck down a constitutional pro- School of Journalism. vision stripping the governor of powers when out of the state because modern communications systems make absence from Jefferson City not a “disability” to govern.

As a former congressional reporter, I fully 609B South Main, P.O. Box 37, Gallatin, MO 64640 understand how the near full-time demands USPS 213-200 Ph: 660.663.2154 Email: gpc@GPCink.com of Congress require extended residency in www. orth issourian.com the DC area. The U.S. Constitution actually Darryl & Elizabeth Wilkinson, Owners Find us on authorizes a member of the U.S. House to .com Facebook.com/northmissourian GPC Jessica Holcomb, General Manager live outside the district, so long as the memSTAFF: Brooke Lee, Assist. Mgr./production; Jennifer Millet, front desk; Tammy Huffman, ber resides somewhere in the state. reporter; Tina Hall, circulation; Dennis Cox, sports; Ben Gott & Travis Burnett, pressmen.

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Coffee Shop Talk

by Daviess County FSA Executive Director Mandi Bird

In November Daviess County registered on the U.S. Drought Monitor as abnormally dry with our neighboring counties to the west at level 1- moderate drought. Hopefully we’ll get some moisture to replenish subsoil moisture and fill the ponds before heading into the winter months.

Please take a few minutes to read through the reminders and different programs listed below, but please feel free to call or come by the office for any additional information.

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, these crops must be reported to maintain program eligibility.

Marketing Assistance Loans These loans are now available on harvested corn and soybeans. These low interest, 9-month loans are made to give farmers flexibility in market decisions while providing some cash flow. The grain

is used as collateral and there are no early pay off penalties.

COVID Food Assistance Program 2.0 For Daviess County livestock producers of cattle, hogs and sheep, breeding stock is not eligible to be counted (definition of breeding stock: female who has produced offspring or a male who has been used for breeding).

Producer will choose a date between April 16, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2020, and certify their highest owned inventory of all breeds of the cattle, hogs and sheep being raised for meat consumption, on that day.

Cows, bulls, rams, ewes, sows and boars are not eligible to be counted in CFAP 2.

All producers who have a share of 2020 planted acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, oats, alfalfa, rye or triticale should contact the office about enrollment. There are many more eligible crops but these are the predominate ones for our area.

The 2020 reported acres to FSA are compiled and the RMA individual or county yield is applied to compute payments.

Navigating state finances

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman]

Lawmakers have finished their work for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Second Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly.

Over the course of the past month, we have passed a supplemental budget that uses federal funding to help keep necessary services in place as our state continues to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Bill 14 appropriates more than $1.27 billion in resources to several state departments. It is important to point out that approximately $1.17 billion of the bill’s price tag comes from the federal government.

These funds will help numerous state departments continue to provide important services, including school nutrition programs, COVID-19 mitigation efforts and unemployment compensation. The goal here is to keep these entities afloat so the most vulnerable in our state can continue to get the assistance they need.

COC Election Eligible landowners in LAA #3 consisting of Marion, Jefferson, Liberty, Colfax and Sheridan Townships should have received their ballots in the mail. Ballots were mailed out on Nov. 2 for the 2021 County Committee Member. Steve E. Heldenbrand of Kidder is the incumbent and is running for a second term. The deadline to return the ballots was Dec. 7, 2020.

CRP General Signup FSA will be holding a General CRP signup this winter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 12, 2021. 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. The estimated maximum rental rate possible for Daviess County in the 2021 signup year will be $115/acre. These rates will vary by farm depending on the types of soils that lie within the offer being made.

Incentive Program (TIP). This program provides two years of additional CRP payments to the landowner if they agree to a long term lease (at least five years) or sell their land to a beginning farmer, veteran or socially disadvantaged farmer (see form CCC-860 for definitions).

The land expiring out of CRP shall then be returned to sustainable grazing, hay or crop production methods. The landowner will receive their CRP annual payment for the first two years of the lease, as well as the cash lease amount from the tenant. Then in years 3-5 just the cash lease amount.

After the five-year lease with the beginning farmer ends, the land can be offered back into CRP, pending a signup and all eligibility requirements are met, or it can continue to be used for production at the landowners discretion. One stipulation of the TIP is the landowner and tenant cannot be family members. For more information on this program, contact the office or visit farmers.gov and search for the TIP Fact Sheet.

Transition Incentive Program One option for landowners with expiring CRP Contracts is the Transition

From all of us here at Farm Service Agency, we wish our farmers a happy and blessed Christmas season.

Spike: Spanish Flu of 1918 (continued from page 2)

There has been some criticism over not having already used the federal funds, which date back to this past spring; however, our state has been smartly watching this pandemic, not only in the present, but with an eye to the future. In other words, where some states have already gone through millions or billions of dollars, Missouri has taken a step back and cautiously watched how each of these dollars is used.

In the same way the pandemic has continued for nearly nine months, the federal assistance offered is still in-hand, so that the state can keep helping those who are most in need.

I am proud of the work the Legislature has done in this unusual time. It has been quite a challenge to go from a rippling economy into a pandemic and time of great unknown in only a matter of days.

We will keep working together, all of us, and continue to beat back this pandemic to make our state strong again. I also thank you for your continued support.

editor noted that the final death tally was even worse: “…the United States was at war in 1918.

In that year, 53,000 Americans were killed on the battlefields of WWI, one-tenth of the number who died of the flu.”

There was good news about vaccination for the Spanish Flu announced in January, 1919. But the announcement, printed on page 2 of the Gallatin newspaper, was contained in two brief paragraphs: “The influenza vaccine, perfected by the Public Health Laboratories of the University of Missouri, is proving successful according to reports received from different parts of Missouri.

“The vaccine was perfected during the influenza epidemic at the University last December. As soon as enough could be made it was sent to prominent physicians in this country for trial.

Reports from these say that the vaccine is a success. It is now being sent free upon request to physicians applying for it. It is given similarly to the typhoid serum except that the injections are given at periods of three days until completed.”

It is surprising that such an announcement was so low key.

Looking through the old local newspapers on file, there was as much or perhaps more publicity focusing on cholera affecting hogs than the influenza affecting humans. Yet, what Editor Harrison published in that January, 1919, North Missourian edition could easily be reprinted while describing COVID today: “It is a contagion spreading with inconceivable rapidity… It is the most difficult problem that medical science ever confronted.

The worst feature is that in its early stages the disease is so much like a common cold. Many doctors say that everyone who coughs and sneezes should be required to stay at home. This may finally seem necessary. Yet, it would be a considerable blow to the industries and business of the country.

“But the people must learn the danger of this treacherous disease. The man who has merely the incipient form is in serious peril himself, and he imperils all with whom he mingles.

“Many people having some of the characteristic symptoms, yet not feeling much sick, will force themselves to go to work.

Whether they do this because they dislike to lose a day’s pay or because they fear the employer’s disapproval, they make a mistake.”

Harkening back to the Spanish Flu of 1918 may be of no comfort to those suffering serious illness or death from COVID today.

But this country withstood that pandemic and will do so again.

However, as before, it could very well be that the disease will simply have to run its course despite the promise of COVID vaccines being touted right now.

COVID lawsuit reform next

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

After a two-week delay due to some COVID cases among state senators and staff, the Senate reconvened to complete the legislature’s second extra session. The Senate passed HB 14 by a vote of 23-1 with the same language that the House has previously passed the bill by a vote of 133-4. HB 14 now moves to the governor’s desk for his signature.

HB 14 is a budget bill outlining the distribution of nearly $1.3 billion of your taxpayer money.

That spending includes money to Missouri schools and colleges, state emergency management,

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and to the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Gov. Parson had expanded the call of this extra session to also include COVID-related lawsuit reform. However, when it became apparent that that topic might be more complicated than it originally seemed, the governor withdrew his request and asked the legislature to revisit the topic in the regular session.

With that, the 100th General Assembly has met for the final time in 2020. We will reconvene as the 101st General Assembly with a new crop of freshmen legislators on January 5th.

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DAVIESS COUNTY: Let Those You Elect Know What You're Thinking...

Assessor Sally Black

Democrat, Elected 2016 Courthouse Office 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Email: assessor@daviesscountymo.gov

CollectorTreasurer

Pam McNeel

Democrat, Elected 2016 Courthouse Office 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 Email: colltreas@daviesscountymo.gov

DAVIESS COUNTY: Let Those You Elect Know What You're Thinking...

Commissioner

(Associate, 1st District)

Commissioner

Commissioner

Wayne Uthe

Jim Ruse

(Associate, 2nd District)

(Presiding)

County Clerk Ronetta Burton

Other County Officeholders:

Sheriff Ben Becerra, 660.663.2031 Prosecutor Annie Gibson, 660.663.3300, Ext. 6 Assoc. Circuit Judge Daren Adkins, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 18141 State Hwy. P, 24681 U.S. Hwy 69, 14614 Hwy 13, 24807 St. Hwy O Circuit Clerk Pam Howard, 660.663.3300, Ext. 2 Jamesport, MO 64648 Altamont, MO 64620 Pattonsburg, M0 64670 Gallatin, MO 64640 Coroner Jason Smith, 660.663.5389 Democrat, Elected 2008; Republican, Elected 2016 Republican, Elected 2018 Assessor Sally Black, 660.663.3300, Ext. 1 Republican, Elected 2018 Republican 2012, Elected 2014 Collector-Treasurer, Pam McNeel, 660.663.3300, Ext. 3 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 5 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 660.663.3300, Ext. 4 Recorder Jane McKinsey, 660.663.3300, Ext. 8 Cell: 660.334.0016 Cell: 660.663.7289 Cell: 660.663.5133 Public Administrator Kayla Michael, 660.663.3300, Ext. 7 Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: commission@daviesscountymo.gov Email: countyclerk@daviesscountymo.gov

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Brent Stevens is new Northwest Missouri WDB Executive Director

The Northwest Missouri Workforce Development Board (NWWDB) in partnership with North Central Missouri College has announced Brent Stevens as its new Executive Director.

Brent has worked for the NWWDB since 2015 and prior to moving into the director role, served as the Program Operation Manager and the Equal Opportunity Officer.

Lisa Hostetler, who has served the NWWDB since 2006, has announced her retirement.

NWWDB Board Chair Gregg Roberts stated, “We want to thank Lisa for her leadership and acknowledge the success

The center is offering Grab & Go Meals from 11-12 and you can carry out during that time.

If you prefer, the center can deliver Meals on Wheels to you.

If you know an older adult that could use Meals on Wheels, please contact the center.

This pandemic has been difficult for older adults. Support the Meals on Wheels program and make a tax-deductible donation to the Light a Candle campaign. Your donation can be in memory or in honor of a loved one. Send donations to the Active Aging Resource Center, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 64640.

we have realized as one of the top performing workforce regions in the state. She has always fought for our 18-county region to make sure we were in the best position for success.

She has been an outstanding director and we owe her tremendous gratitude.”

Roberts also said, “We are pleased to announce Brent Stevens has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Northwest Workforce Development Board. Brent has developed a strong background in all areas of workforce development within our region and currently handles the compliance and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. His working relationship with our program partners and Missouri state leadership will be instrumental in continuing our regional success and executing the board’s strategic plan. We are fortunate to have someone with Brent’s strong character and the leadership required to address the future needs of our region.”

Brent began his duties as Executive Director Dec. 1, 2020.

Share the Love with Bright Futures and Gallatin Middle School by donating snack items for their reward program. Drop donations off at the Active Aging Resource Center at 109 S Main Street in Gallatin.

Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 22 with carry-out meals from 11-12. Free will donation.

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Menu Dec. 14-18 Monday: meatloaf, potatoes, Italian blend veggies, yogurt with fruit; Tuesday: chicken pot pie, tomatoes, baked pears, fruit dessert; Wednesday: pork w/kraut, French fries, green pea salad, fruit medley; Thursday: baked fish, baked potato, broccoli florets, apple crisp; Friday: beef stew, lettuce salad, cornbread, baked pineapple, sugar cookie.

NOTICE OF FILING FOR PATTONSBURG R-II BOARD OF EDUCATION During the April 6, 2021 election, the Pattonsburg R-II School District will be electing two (2) directors, each for a three year term, to the Board of Education. Those wanting to file for a position may pick up the appropriate forms at the Superintendent's Office December 15, 2020 to January 19, 2021 during normal business hours that school is in session. The Office will be closed December 23rd through January 4, 2021 for the holidays.

The office may also be closed when school is called off for inclement weather.

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Pottorff, Superintendent, 660-367-2111.

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Trenton man tapped for Foundation seat The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announced the election of a rural Trenton man to their board of directors. Phillip Ray was elected to the board during the annual meeting of the community foundation board last week; he joins 24 other community leaders from throughout North Missouri on the board.

A graduate of Trenton High School and Missouri Western State University, Ray and his wife, Taya have two children Caleb and Brooklynn. The family resides in southwest Grundy County on their multigenerational family farm established

in 1843. Phillip and his brother Matt are partners in a diversified farming operation producing corn, soybeans, beef cattle, and forage.

Phillip currently serves as the Presiding Commissioner of Grundy County is and he is very active in the community. He is a founding member of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, a member of the President’s Community Council at North Central Missouri College, on the Board of the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School, Chair of the Missouri Day’s Marching Band Festival, Cat Creek Cemetery Board,

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A Bethany resident was taken by LifeFlight helicopter to the hospital after an accident that happened in Harrison County at about 3:50 p.m. on Dec. 5.

According to the highway patrol, Lisa Appel, 55, Bethany, was eastbound, and James Helton, 75, Gilman City, was westbound on 300th Street, about one mile east of Hwy. OO and five miles east of Bethany. Helton's vehicle, a 2002 Toyota Camry, crossed the centerline and struck Appel's vehicle, a 2011 Ford Fusion, head on.

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June Kay Williams Oct. 15, 2020

Lucas and Kristin Williams of Gallatin are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, June Kay Williams, at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2020. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Shelia Williams from Browning. Paternal greatgrandparents are Todd and Brenda Williams from Browning.

Maternal grandparents are Kevin ad Pam Critten from Gallatin. Maternal great-grandparents are Kenny and Lola Critten from Gallatin, and Richard and the late Linda Boyle from Kansas City.

Jayce Russell Linder Dec. 2, 2020

James Perry Linder and Kristina Marie Souter proudly announce the birth of a son, Jayce Russell Linder.

Jayce was born on Dec. 2, 2020, at Cameron Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

His siblings are James Linder IV, Joel Linder, Liliana Linder, Amara Linder, Dylan Boatright, Gabriel Allender, and Gracelynn Allender.

His maternal grandmother is the late Russell Dwight Souter.

Maternal great-grandparents are Sharen Russell and Oshome Souter.Paternal grandparents are James Perry Linder II, Portia Dawn Berberick and Roger Lee Berberick.

in the eastbound lane, facing east. Helton's vehicle came to rest in the center of the road, facing west. Both vehicles had moderate damage.

Christopher Appel, 57, Bethany, the husband of the driver and an occupant in the car, received serious injuries and was taken by LifeFlight Eagle Helicopter to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was wearing his seat belt.

The accident was investigated by Tpr. D.M. Wilburn assisted by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.

City of Coffey sets filing dates The City of Coffey set candidate filing dates as Dec. 15, 2020 to Jan. 19, 2021 for next year's General Municipal Election on April 6.

Hickman Environmental Services checked the lagoon, but was unable to find a reason for a higher-than-normal electric reading as the system was operating as it should. The H2O Solution analysis reports were reviewed.

Steve Henderson, water operator, reported the water usage to be lower than average.

The north window of the city hall building was discussed but no action was taken. No one has been contacted to do tuck pointing for the city building.

The council discussed trash left partially in a street. The clerk stated a letter had been sent to the current resident concerning the accumulation of trash and debris. An attempt would be made by the mayor to talk to the property owner about cleanup.

The council reviewed and approved audit reports from Steven Grant, Certified Public Accountant for June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2020.

The insurance quote from Green Hills Insurance Service, LLC, was $3,171. This is an increase of $220 from last year.

This is due to a rate increase company-wide with Missouri Rural Services. After discus-

sion, the board moved to accept the quote.

An ordinance to update the property tax rate for 2020 and related matters was approved.

A request made for a onetime waiver of a late fee was accepted after discussion of the circumstances.

Next regular meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 19.

Council members present during the Oct. 17 meeting for the City of Coffey were Mayor Ralph Ray, Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin and John McKinney. Frank Davis was absent. Also present were City Clerk, Tammy de Jong and Water Operator, Steve Henderson.

Council members present during the Nov. 21 meeting for the City of Coffey were Mayor Ralph Ray, Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin, John McKinney, and Frank Davis.

Also present was City Clerk, Tammy de Jong and Water Operator, Steve Henderson.

Pothole, shoulder, and drainage work 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 Dec. 7-13.

• Route K – Pothole patching from Route P to Route 6, Dec. 7-9 • Route K – Drainage work one mile north of Route B, Dec. 7-9 • U.S Route 69 – Shoulder work, Dec. 10-11 • Route P – Pothole patching

from Route K to Route 6 (Grundy County), Dec. 10-11.

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

City of Gallatin

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Gallatin that the General Municipal Election for the offices of Mayor, East Ward Alderman, and West Ward Alderman will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm, to vote for Mayor, East Ward Alderman, and West Ward Alderman to serve 2 year term.

Candidate filing for Mayor, East Ward Alderman, or West Ward Alderman may file at City Hall at 112 E Grand Gallatin, Missouri. City Hall will be open between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020 and closing at 5:00 pm January 19th, 2021.

City Hall will be closed December 25th, 2020 and January 1st, 2021 for the holidays.

Hattie Rains, City Clerk

NOTICE City of Pattonsburg In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Pattonsburg that the General Municipal Election for the office of Mayor and two Alderman will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm, to vote for Mayor and two Alderman to serve a (2) Year term.

Candidate filing for the Mayor and/or Alderman may file in the City Hall at 100 Second Avenue, Pattonsburg, MO 64670. The City Hall will be open between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing at 5:00pm January 19th, 2021. The City Hall will be closed December 24th & 25th & January 1st for the Holidays.

Karen Shepherd, City Clerk

City of Coffey

Notice of Filing for Candidacy In compliance with RSMO 115.127(5), notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Coffey that the General Municipal Election for the office of Three (3) Aldermen for a term of two (2) years will be held on April 6, 2021.

Filing begins at 8:00 a.m. on December 15, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2021. Candidates may file at Coffey City Hall during regular business hours or other times by appointment.

Regular business hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon.-Wed.-Fri. The office is closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Closed for the holidays December 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021.

Tammy de Jong, City Cerk

Please don't stop supporting the health and well-being of our Daviess County older adults during these traumatic times. This pandemic has severely impacted our nutrition programs and we are asking for your support.

Light up the holidays for our Meals on Wheels clients by donating to the Active Aging Resource Center's Light a Candle Program. Your tax-deductible gift provides nutritious meals, in-home safety checks, socialization opportunities, and helps older adults stay in their own homes and communities.

Light a Candle this Holiday Season Please don't stop supporting the health & well-being of our Daviess County older adults during these traumatic times. This pandemic has severely impacted our nutrition programs & we are asking for your support.

Light up the holidays for our Meals on Wheels clients by donating to the Active Aging Resource Center's Light a Candle Program. Your tax-deductible gift provides nutritious meals, in-home safety checks, socialization opportunities, and helps older adults stay in their own homes & communities.

Please complete this simple form and make a difference in the lives of our Daviess County older adults.

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Active Aging Resource Center (Daviess County Senior Center) Contact: Deanna Lewis, 109 S Main St., P O Box 272 Gallatin, MO. 64640 • 660-663-2828 Giving is better than receiving and it puts a smile on your heart.

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Radiators and handrails need repair; two CARES applications approved The commission from the minutes of the Dec. discussed repairs to 2, 2020, meeting of the Daviess radiators in the court- County Commission. All comCOMMISSION house. Grand River missioners were present.

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Cases bound over They also discussed repairs to from the Associate the handrails at the health deDivision: State vs. Jefpartment. The commission will frey Read, Coffey, DWI check on what repair is needed. aggravated, resisting Discussion was held on new arrest, failure to signal, failure CARES Act Funding applicato equip motor vehicle to illumitions. Wayne Uthe made a monate license; State vs. Ryan R. tion to approve an application Kampman, Bethany, domestic for the Gallatin Active Aging assault first and third degree, Senior Center, and a second rape second degree, sodomy or request application for First attempted sodomy first degree; Christian Church of Gallatin; State vs. Scott W. Robinson, David Cox seconded, and the Jamesport, domestic assault motion passed, 3-0. second degree.

Chris Weber, Jefferson Civil cases filed: Ashley Township landowner, requested Young, Des Moines, IA, vs. Meby phone a 30-day extension for lissa Huffman, Des Moines, IA, brush removal. The request was personal injury vehicular, petigranted by the commission. tion for approval of minor settleCheryl Alexander, Daviess ment; Reeves-Wideman, North County Health Director, spoke Kansas City, vs. Hood Ridge to the commission by phone to Trucking and Franklin Dusty advise them of ongoing CoronaHood, Hamilton, transcript virus cases in Daviess County. judgment from Jackson County.

Cheryl advised that as of the Associate Division morning of Dec. 2, the county Municipal Court had 386 total cases with 103 acDefendants found guilty in tives, several in the hospital, 274 the municipal court of Daviess recovered, and nine deaths.

County are listed below with the Discussion was held regardoffense and fine assessed. Ading a 90-day review for the cusditionally, court costs are $32.50 todian. Wayne made a motion to for the City of Gallatin. Judge approve a 90-day raise; David Daren Adkins presided over the Cox seconded, and the motion following cases on Dec. 7: passed, 3-0.

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Dorothy Lee Dunfee 1929-2020 Dorothy Lee “Dot” Dunfee, 91, Sedalia, passed away Dec. 2, 2020, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.

She was born June 16, 1929, in Daviess County, daughter of Gordon and Celia Bell (Tout) Shuler. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Jamesport School. She then attended college in Maryville.

On April 30, 1948, in Jamesport, she married James Will Dunfee, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2008. Dorothy taught school at Brown School in Daviess County for a time. She also sold Avon for over 30 years.

She was a Christian and member of Broadway Baptist Church for many years before joining Calvary Baptist Church.

She belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was in a bowling league. She enjoyed hikes, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are four sons, Larry William Dunfee (Sherilyn), Harry James Dunfee (Ronda), Mark Lee Dunfee and Timothy Wayne Dunfee (Sharion); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother Max Shuler of Trenton; and a sister, Judy Vyrostek of Gallatin.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, James Robert Dunfee and Rodney Lynn Dunfee; and siblings, Ross Shuler, Ralph Shuler, Robert Shuler, Kathryn Painter, Carol Hale and Helen Huckleberry.

A graveside service was held Dec. 6, 2020, at the Masonic Cemetery, Jamesport. The family received friends Dec. 5, 2020, at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Tillman “R.R.” Ray Bowles 1947-2020 Tillman “T.R.” Ray Bowles, 73, Gallatin, died Dec. 7, 2020 at his home.

T.R was born on Nov. 24, 1947, the son of Ronald Vernon and Delores (Sellers) Bowles

McFall man takes generator from garage Timothy Blake Mikes, 28, McFall, has been charged with burglary second degree, stealing $750 or more, and property damage first degree in connection with thefts at a garage at Coffey.

Mikes is accused of taking an industrial size generator, cook stove, weed eater and other miscellaneous items in early December. The items were recovered from a residence where Mikes was located on Highway 13 in Coffey on Dec. 6. The generator was badly damaged, according to the owner, as Mikes had attempted to remove the identifying markings from it.

In an interview with Daviess County Deputy Dalton Youtsey, Mikes admitted that he had taken the generator from the garage. He was arrested and taken to the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail. Bond was denied.

He has a criminal history ranging from burglary in 2009 to drug charges in 2018. He is currently non-compliant on parole for felony drug charges.

in Cario, IL. He grew up in Bertrand and Liberty and attended Liberty Schools.

On Oct. 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to Mary Hodde in Kansas City. T.R. was a truckdriver. He was a member of Plaza Heights Baptist Church in Blue Springs.

T.R. was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Ronald Vernon; and brother, Roger Bowles.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; children, Lisa Hamilton of Gallatin, Brian (Lisa) Bowles of Cameron, Lori (James) Harris of Ridgeway, Anthony Myers of Gallatin; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grand-

children; brothers Lester (Bev) Bowles of Bertrand and Victor (Sabine) Bowles of Excelsior Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Private family services due to COVID-19. Public services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. (660) 663-2117.

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Deloris ‘Jeanie’ Smith 1937 -2020 Deloris “Jeanie” Smith, age 83 of Hamilton, MO, and formerly a lifelong resident of Gallatin, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2020, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Hamilton.

Deloris was born on Feb. 11, 1937, the daughter of Floyd Emanuel and Erma Francis (Place) Tague in Gallatin. She attended Gallatin schools.

On Nov. 7, 1952, she was united in marriage to Alvin Jay Smith in Gallatin. Deloris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gallatin. She was a devoted farm wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. Deloris was a compassionate person, and she had a big heart. She loved everyone she met, and she loved her community. Deloris loved horses and was passionate about her fur babies.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; siblings, Joyce Hosman, Floyd Tague, Jr., Jerry Tague, David Tague and Ronald Tague; and grandson, Tyler Alan Love.

Survivors include her children: Deborah Carroll of Jamesport; Katherine (Russ) Love of Altamont; Julie (Brad) Tummons of Gallatin; Alan (Leah) Smith of Carson, WA; 10 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home. . Memorial Service: 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

Leland Carter 1937-2020 Leland Carter, 83, Sweet Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO, surrounded by family.

Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Concordia with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Gallatin. Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com Born Jan. 23, 1937, in Daviess County, MO, he was the son of the late Lloyd Leland Carter and Twilah Marie McQueen Carter. Leland was raised in the Gallatin area and as a teenager he worked at the Gallatin MFA Exchange. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1954, attended William Jewell College on a football scholarship and later managed the Green City MFA Exchange.

On Feb. 20, 1959, he married Julia Ann “Judy” Vyrostek. In 1960 Leland enlisted in the United States Army where he was assigned to the 7th Army, 67th Artillery in Stuttgart, Germany. He served honorably and achieved the rank of corporal. After serving in the military, Leland and Judy moved to Sweet Springs where he managed the MFA Bulk Fertilizer Plant and later became general manager of the combined Sweet Springs and Emma Cooperative.

He then finished his career working at Heartland Co-Op in Slater until his retirement.

Leland served on the Sweet Springs Fair Board, was a member of the Lions Club and was a founding member of the Tri-City Country Club in Emma. He was known to spend his spare time woodworking, gardening or just enjoying a cold Busch Light in the backyard. He will be remembered for his persistence, resiliency, sense of humor, ornery smile and love of family.

Leland is survived by three children: Cindy Guilford (Vernon) of Raymore, Kevin Carter (Angela) of Lake St. Louis, and Nikki Snider (Danny) of Sweet Springs; eight grandchildren: Shelby, Hunter and Jay Guilford, Jonathan and Grant Carter, Jack Gelineau, and Addison and Blake Snider.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents; Judy, his wife of 61 years who passed on Sept. 20, 2020; and one son in infancy, Leland Kenneth Carter Jr.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEEʼS SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jason Ishmael and Sarah Meyer, Husband and Wife, dated July 5, 2016, recorded on July 6, 2016 as Document No. 20161113, in Book 278, Page 46, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Daviess County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 01:00 PM at the South Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, On the square, in Gallatin, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: Tract 1: The East Sixty-five (65) feet of the South Half of Block Six (6) West and Three (3) South, in Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, EXCEPT the North Twenty (20) feet thereof.

Tract 2: All of the West Fifty-five (55) feet of the Southeast Quarter of Block Six (6) West and Three (3) South of the Original Town, now City of Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri, EXCEPT the North Twenty (20) feet thereof, to satisfy said debt and costs.

AT, Inc., Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Vice President 314.621.5070 www.atllp.com (Ishmael and Meyer, 8089.982, Publication Start: 11/18/2020 ) AT, Inc., as successor trustee, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00041 In the Estate of RUSTY R ARCHER, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RUSTY R. ARCHER, Decedent.

On DECEMBER 1, 2020 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on 16-NOV-2019, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is DECEMBER 9, 2020. /s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00039 In the Estate of PHILLIP A TATE, Deceased.

Amended Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PHILLIP A TATE, Decedent.

On November 18, 2020 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on 22-DEC-2019, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is December 9, 2020. /s /Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk

Filing for Gilman City R-IV Board of Education Two vacancies for three-year terms to be filled: Declaration for candidates will be accepted beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.

In the Superintendent’s Office at Gilman City R-IV School District 141 Lindsey Ave. Gilman City, Missouri

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE

Except for the first and last day of filing, filing will not occur on days that the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather. Office hours over the holiday break, December 18, 2020-January 4, 2021 will vary. Please call 876-5221 prior to coming to file or during this time, call Tori Wideman at 8765544 to pick up forms.

8 Holiday musical programs canceled The Covel D Searcy Elementary Christmas Vocal Music program for grades K-2 has been cancelled. The Dec. 9 Winter Band & Choir Concert for Gallatin Junior High and High School has also been cancelled. There is no reschedule date.

GMS goes virtual from Dec. 7-12

Gallatin Middle School will be utilizing the AMI-X Plan for Dec. 7-12. There will be no in person classes.

Virtual classes and food service resumed on Dec. 8. The AMI-X Plan can be viewed at: https://www.gallatin.k12. mo.us/district/ami-schedule-20-21.

Gallatin JH sports events canceled

The remainder of the junior high basketball and wrestling matches have been cancelled with no reschedule. This includes the following: Junior High Basketball 12/10/20 - JH basketball @ Trenton 12/11/20-12/12/20 - JH basketball at Hamilton Tournament Junior High Wrestling 12/7/20- @ Lawson Quad w/ Trenton and Maysville

No Lions games

Lions Basketball Games for 2021 are cancelled due to the ongoing effects of Covid.

The games will resume in 2022.

N. Daviess Christmas program cancelled The North Daviess R-3 Christmas program that was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10 has now been canceled. At this time the school will not reschedule its program.

Winston NHS ‘pennies for patients Winston National Honor Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hero Squad community service learning program (Pennies for Patients) event will take place from Dec. 1 through the 18. The students have raised $105.36 so far for a great start.

December 9, 2020

SCHOOL/SPORTS

Gallatin, Winston boys take GIT championships for Pool A, B As they have done in all four contests this season, Gallatin’s boys jumped out to a big first quarter lead against Polo and cruised to the championship of Pool A in what was a very different looking Gallatin Invitational Tournament.

Despite being shorthanded on Saturday, the Bulldogs, now 4-0, took down the Panthers, 7134, to claim their pool’s championship. Isaac Bird and Payton Feiden combined for 52 points in the GHS victory.

Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd Johnson 3 0 6 1 2 1 Bird 10 7 28 6 4 3 Bell 0 0 0 0 1 0 J. Stout 1 1 4 1 3 7 Vandiver 4 0 8 3 3 5 Feiden 9 5 24 0 3 5 Shubert 1 0 3 0 0 0 D. Stout 0 0 0 1 0 1 3-pointers: Bird, J. Stout, Feiden, Shubert.

Bulldogs notch 37 points in first frame onThursday Gallatin’s boys roared out of the gate Thursday night in their first of 2 Pool A games of the Gallatin Tournament, scoring 37 points in the first quarter on their way to an 82-42 victory.

The Bulldogs shot a respectable 46% from the field and grabbed 34 rebounds in the blow out win.

New tennis shoes for R-3 students

Player Johnson Bird Bell J. Stout Vandiver Feiden Shubert D. Stout

FG 1 13 2 0 7 9 2 2

FT 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1

Pts 3 30 5 0 14 19 4 0

A 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 0

S Rbd 1 1 3 4 0 1 2 3 3 9 2 9 0 5 1 2

3-pointers: D. Stout (2), Bird, Bell.

Winston boys claim Pool B championship Officially, the Redbirds were 2-0 in Pool B play after Gilman City was forced to drop out late in the tournament due to COVID concerns. Winston defeated Maysville, 55-31, on Wednesday behind 19 points from Jacob Uthe and 15 from Jakub Hisel.

The Redbirds played Polo on Friday in a non-tournament contest and came out a 62-16 winner after holding the Panthers to only 4 points in the second half.

Uthe and Hisel each canned 18 points for the Redbirds, who improved to 4-0.

Isaac Bird’s shake and bake move under the basket leads to a reverse layup. [Staff photo/DC]

Polo girls claim Pool A title in GIT; Maysville takes Pool B Polo’s Lady Panthers doubled up Gallatin, 58-26, on Saturday to capture the Pool A championship in the reworked Gallatin Invitational Tournament. The Lady Panthers also claimed a tourney win over Hardin-Central by a 47-38 score and took down Winston, 50-31,

in a Friday add that did not bear upon tournament standings.

Maysville’s girls claimed the Pool B championship by way of victories over Winston and Trenton.

Freshmen Ashley Feiden and AnnaBelle Ball and sophomore Addie Riley topped the young

North Daviess has again this year been selected as a school district site to reap the benefits from Shoes from the Heart. The successful application submitted by Vera Nelson, Title Para/ Resource for the school, ensures brand new tennis shoes for the entire student population.

Shoes were delivered mid-fall for distribution to the students.

Shoes from The Heart is truly an unexpected blessing for North Daviess families, says Nelson.

Shoes from the Heart was established in 2012 and operates as a 501C3 program. There are no income guidelines for this organization, which is located in Macon County.

Find more School & Sports News on Page 11!

GHS lineup in the scoring column in Saturday’s showdown.

Player FG FT Pts A Feiden 1 3 6 0 A. Endicott 0 1 1 0 Wells 1 0 3 1 Ball 1 3 5 0 Riley 2 1 5 0 Pratt 0 0 0 0 Woody 1 3 0 0 Copple 0 0 0 1 Beck 0 1 1 0 Bradford 1 0 2 0

S Rbd 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 5 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 0

3-pointers: Feiden, Riley.

GHS girls lead from start to finish against H-C Bulldogs Gallatin’s girls put together a solid effort on Thursday, downing the Hardin-Central Lady Bulldogs to earn the right to play for the championship of Pool A in the Gallatin Tournament.

Of note, sophomore Presley Wells registered 9 steals on defense to go with her co-high in points. Elle Copple also canned 9 for Gallatin.

Addie Riley makes a break for a loose ball between a pair of Lady Panther defenders. [Staff photo/DC]

Player FG FT Pts A Feiden 3 2 8 0 Wells 2 5 9 0 Ball 1 3 5 0 Riley 0 0 0 0 Woody 1 0 2 0 Copple 3 1 9 0 L. Endicott 2 2 7 0 Beck 3 1 7 0 Bradford 0 0 0 0

S Rbd 1 1 9 0 3 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 3 0 6 1 2

3-pointers: Copple (2).

NOTICE OF ELECTION FILING for Gallatin R-V Board of Education Notice is hereby given that Gallatin School District No. R-V of Daviess County, State of Missouri, will hold an election on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 for the purpose of electing candidates. There are 2 positions available with three-year terms and 1 position with an unexpired term for one year term.

Interested persons may file at the Superintendent's office located at 602 South Olive Street, Gallatin, MO 64640. For more information contact Dr. Copple at 660-663-2171.

Filing will begin on December 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will end on January 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. In-between, candidates may file during the district's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note these hours are subject to change. Filing will not occur on days that the school district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather or other health-related issues. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district's central offices are closed: December 22, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. through January 1, 2021 and January 18, 2021. Candidates may obtain the official candidate filing packet of forms and instructions in advance from the superintendent's office. Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment by contacting Dr. Copple at 660-663-2171 or bcopple@gallatin.k12.mo.us . Candidates must observe district infection control rules in force at the time of filing.

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Rapid tests approved by R-7 board The Tri-County R-7 School Board-Jamesport approved the use of DESE provided rapid tests for COVID-19. The tests may be used by the health department or by staff members upon their request.

An intergovernmental agreement with Daviess County was approved as presented by the administration.

Filing dates were set for school board elections as follows: Dec. 15 through Jan. 19, 2021, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Candidates will not be able to sign up on days that school is not in session due to inclement weather, holidays or quarantine.

The board discussed the

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) with no action taken.

The board authorized Edward Jones to liquidate funds into a CD to create a district scholarship fund. The funds were a private donation to be used explicitly for scholarships.

The budget was discussed with no action taken.

The board entered into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Tri-County R-7 School Board meeting on Nov. 9.

Winston JH boys 10-0 in 2020

The Winston Junior High boys completed the 2020 season with an undefeated record of 10-0. Pictured, front row from left, Tryson Caldwell, Evan Caldwell, Kaiden Martin, Coach Curtis May; back row, Bristol Sheetz, C.J. Mullikin, Levi Youtsey, and Noel Nelson. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. [Submitted photo]

First ever trap shooting team for Gallatin FFA

This fall the Gallatin FFA Chapter was able to add trap shooting to the list of activities provided to members. The trap shooting team is coached by FFA advisor Amy Holder.

Twelve members grades 9-12 joined the trap shooting squad and began practices in August to prepare for the fall trap season. Members of the squad had to have their Hunter Education Card from the Missouri Department of Conservation, be dues paying members of the FFA Chapter, participate in fund-raisers, and follow firearm safety at all times.

The Gallatin chapter qualified for two squads with their 12 participating members. The captain of the A Squad was Ethan Adkison, who has been in the league’s top three multiple times. Squad B captain was Libby Endicott, who has been one of the top female shooters twice this season.

Each member must provide their own shotgun and sometimes their own ammo for practices and

meets. All of the Gallatin team members shoot a 12 gauge. The team has been fortunate enough to receive three monetary donations and ammo during this season. In the Area II Trap League there are seven schools involved in the league with 22 squads shooting. Squad A was 5th overall in October and 3rd overall in November. B squad’s best finish was 8th and that occurred in November. The team has been practicing and shooting at meets in Trenton at their trap and skeet range.

Dan Lockridge from Gallatin was instrumental in helping to advocate for the chapter to have a team. In the top picture, 2020 team members are pictured, front row from left, Lane Dowell, Libby Endicott, Presley Wells, Maddison Michael, Owen Waterbury, Luke Johnson, Jaden Wilson; back row, Draygan Schweizer, Emmit Stanley, Gage Wright, and Ethan Adkison. Not pictured: Gabe Allen. [Photos by Macon Schweizer]

Tough night for Bulldogs at North Andrew North Andrew’s Cardinals gave Gallatin a lesson in defense Tuesday night, taking both ends of a girls/boys doubleheader in non-conference action.

The Cardinal boys knocked the Bulldogs from the unbeaten ranks, 56-37. Gallatin managed just 17 points in the first half and 18 in the second half. Both totals were less than the Bulldogs scored in the first quarter of 3 of 4 previous contests. For the sixth year in a row, the Bulldogs failed to win their first road game coming on the heels of the Gallatin Tournament. Tuesday also marked the fifth straight loss to the Cards.

Player Johnson Bird Bell J. Stout Vandiver Feiden Shubert D. Stout

FG 0 5 0 4 3 2 0 1

FT Pts A 0 0 3 0 12 1 2 2 0 3 12 2 1 7 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0

S Rbd 2 2 1 3 0 1 2 5 3 9 1 5 0 1 0 1

3-pointers: Bird (2), J. Stout

North Andrew also took the girls’ contest, 46-18.

Player FG FT Pts A S Rbd Feiden 1 0 3 0 1 2 Wells 3 1 7 0 0 1 Ball 2 0 5 1 2 2 Riley 0 0 0 0 0 3 Woody 0 0 0 0 0 1 Copple 0 0 0 0 2 0 L. Endicott 1 0 2 0 1 0 Beck 1 0 2 0 0 1 Bradford 0 0 0 0 1 3

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10 Fairview Community Brother Bob Speck opened with scripture and prayer.

Shelly Mason requested prayer for Julie Frey, Sherry Knapp, Mary Covert, Naomi McFee, Jill Crabtree, Melton Cook, Tiffany Wilson, Sherry Huan, Kathy Greene, Carolyn Heldenbrand, Opal Whaley, and COVID-19 patients with prayer by Vanda Davis.

Marilyn Searcy led the congregation in “Oh How He Loves You and Me” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. Jeremiah Landry and Whitley Estep collected the offering and prayer was by Cindy Lang. Marsha Vanisko played special music.

Loretta Speck read 1 Corinthians 13 and Walker Estep lit the Advent candle. Pastor presented communion and Marsha and Vanda served. Pastor Shadrach Landry read John 14:8-12 and his message was “Jesus is Lord”. Closing hymn was “Jesus Paid it All” and prayer was by Cindy Lang.

Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. will be the Christmas program and Santa treats. All are invited.

Friends in Christ We watched the message from our homes. The message, “Life, Love & Legacy: Dr. Charles Stanley”, was by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The praise song was “Goodness of God”. Small group time was done virtually.

Gallatin First Baptist On Dec. 13, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message “The Savior Protected” from Matthew 2:13-23. Live-Stream option will be available.

The finance meeting is at 5 p.m. and church in conference is at 6 p.m. Pioneer Club meeting will resume on Jan. 6. December REACH Youth group dates: Dec. 16 (Christmas party).

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s message on the second Sunday of Advent was “We Need A Little Righteousness” based on Micah 5:16. Announcements were given

by Stacey Maxwell, and opening prayer was given by Jeff Hen-

December 9, 2020 derson. Emily Miller gave the children’s message.

Prayer requests include the Chris Plant family and Jylee Leeper.

The youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13. We will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.

Lake Viking Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “An Angelic Message from Gabriel”. The main scripture was Luke 1:1-80. The service opened up with Johnny Brown leading the congregation in singing “Holy, Holy, Holy”.

Following a time of joys and concerns Pastor Robert sang “Mary, Did you know?”

On Dec. 20, the Lake Viking Church will be hosting Dr. James Cockman III in concert.

Dr Cockman and his family will be performing their Christmas program during the 10 a.m. worship service. Dr. Cockman earned his bachelor’s degree in piano performance from William Jewell College. He went on to earn his master’s degree in piano and organ performance from the University of Central Missouri. The Doctor of Music Arts Degree was earned at the University of Kansas. Dr. Cockman has taught music at Trinity Baptist Church Ministries, Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary as well as the Joyful Sound Academy. Come out Sunday Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. and enjoy the music of Dr. James Cockman III. Lake Viking Church is an Interdenominational church. We are located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. Our

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10 a.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist Song service included the hymns: “Power in the Blood,” “For You I Am Praying,” “At the Cross,” “There’s A Song in the Air” and our theme hymn “Sermon in Shoes” accompanied by Betty Edwards.

After communion activities, Pastor Mike Carner did scripture reading from Revelation 6:17. Closing hymn was “He Hideth My Soul.”

Pastor V. Carner introduced lesson 10, “Education in Arts and Sciences.” The memory text was “The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his handiwork,” from Psalm 19:1.

We welcome anyone who wants to learn about the Bible and enjoy our fellowship lunch after church services.

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Lois Marie (Wilson) Cleveringa 1952 -2020

Lois Marie (Wilson) Cleveringa, 68, Sioux Center, IA, passed away after fighting COVID-19 for 52 days on Dec. 6, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home in Sioux Center. Due to COVID the family is unable to be present for the public visitation.

A private burial will follow at Memory Gardens. A Celebration of Life will be held in May to honor Lois’ birthday.

Lois was born in Cameron to John and Edna Wilson on May 29, 1952. She was the oldest of five children and had fond memories of growing up in Altamont, MO. She was salutatorian of her high school class at Gallatin, earning her first trip out of town to the state capital.

She attended college at Northwest Missouri State University, where she made many lifelong friends. It was in college where she met the love of her life – Calvin Cleveringa. Cal and Lois were married on Jan. 20, 1973. They lived for a few years in Minburn, IA, while Lois completed her elementary education degree at Iowa State University and Cal worked at the bank.

In 1974 they moved to Hospers, IA, where Lois taught elementary school. In 1978 they adopted their son, Aaron, and had their daughter, Miriam, in 1979. Shortly after, Lois opened Wee Begin Preschool. She co-owned and taught at the preschool for 10 years.

Her youngest daughter Martha was born in 1983.

In 1990 the family moved to Sioux Center, where Lois taught and eventually purchased Rainbow Roads Preschool – educating many children in the community. If there was a chance to teach, she would take it, especially if it involved sharing the love of Jesus.

She was a lifelong teacher and loved teaching at KidZone, AWANA, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School.

Lois was baptized at the age of 16 while attending a church revival and was fully committed to loving and serving Christ from that day forward. This was evident in everything she did throughout her life. She was one of the founders of Christ Community Church and volunteered for numerous roles in her 30 years of service. Over the years she participated in mission trips to Venezuela, Belize, and Russia. Cal and Lois hosted and cared for many missionaries in their home, including a missionary close to her heart, Dea Leu who spent two years living with them. The last five winters, both Cal and Lois supported missionaries and Bible translators at Wycliffe Associates in Florida.

Lois will be always been known for her creative spirit. She loved to love on people. She did this through her creative cards, where she would always write encouraging notes and Bible verses. She also used her sewing talents throughout her life to sew her own wedding dress, numerous Halloween costumes, Martha’s bridesmaid dresses and countless baby and wedding shower gifts. And if she wasn’t sewing or card making, she was cooking! She loved to entertain, always making you feel welcome and blessing you with a homemade meal, never forgetting a delicious dessert!

The greatest joys in Lois’ life were her husband of 47 years and her family. Lois and Cal were able to travel extensively throughout their years together, providing a lifetime of memories for her family. Her six grandchildren were so blessed to attend two amazing years of Grandma and Grandpa Camp, which was a week-long extravaganza of themed food, crafts, field trips and fun! She loved to read her grandchildren stories, teach them how to craft and cook, and most importantly show them the love of Jesus through her words and actions.

Lois knew her only comfort in life and death was in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a great encourager for both for her family, friends and anyone who met her. Lois will be missed immensely, but there is also great hope and joy in her eternal life with Jesus. Heaven is her home and she will see you there!

Lois is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Wilson; her sister-in-law Elise Bloemendaal; her four brothers-in-law, Dave Bomgaars, Robert Gibson, Larry Bloemendaal, and Joe Daniels.

Lois is survived by her loving husband, Calvin Cleveringa, and her three beloved children and their spouses, Aaron (Emma) Cleveringa of Ft. Collins, CO; Miriam (Jose) Tovar of Arlington Heights, IL; Martha (Andrew) Van Leeuwen of Waukee, IA; her siblings Willa Jean Gibson of Gallatin, John Paul (Donna) Wilson of St. Joseph, James Wilson of Gallatin, and Lisa Daniels of Kansas City; her sisters-in-law Carolyn (Rich) Odens and Colleen Bomgaars; her precious grandchildren, Logan Cleveringa, Kennedy and Kenzie Tovar and Micah, Leah and Caleb Van Leeuwen; numerous nieces and nephews; and her friends and family in Christ.

Memorials may be directed to Christ Community Church’s AWANA Children’s Club – where Lois served for over 15 years.

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Jenna Rains advances to state speech contest This year the Gallatin test, and also performed her FFA chapter had two stuspeech at the district level. dents participate in the Along with doing an exFFA fall speech contests. cellent job of preparing and Senior Jenna Rains presenting their speech the chose the topic of Young students also faced the chalFarmers, Young Farm lenge of presenting their Wives, “Advocating for Ag speeches in a very unusual After High School.” Rains way. For the area contest, received first in the area they recorded their speechcontest, as well as first in es before sending them off the district contest. She to be judged. For the district will be participating in the contest, the girls called into Jenna Rains Abigail Burns state contest on Feb. 5. a Zoom meeting and gave Freshman Abigail Burns and chose to do her speech over their speech through the Zoom chose the topic of Soil and Water pollinators, specifically bees. meeting to be judged. ~ Libby under the Conservation District She received 2nd in the area con- Endicott, reporter

GHS girls take down Trenton, South Harrison Gallatin varsity wrestlers opened their season Tuesday night at home and it was a good night for the Lady Bulldogs, who defeated both South Harrison (30-6) and Trenton (24-12).

Four of five GHS wins against South Harrison came by forfeit, including Christin Burns at 130, Maddi Michael at 135, Caragan Baker at 142 and Kaydence Clevenger at 166. Makayla Rainey was a winner by pin at 125.

Rainey and Baker each pinned Trenton opponents.

Burns and Michael won by forfeits. Betty Rogers also wrestled for Gallatin on Tuesday.

The Bulldog boys split their double dual, defeating Trenton, 46-18, but falling to South Harrison, 36-42, after giving up 6 open classes.

Individual winners for Gallatin against South Harrison were Luke Johnson, forfeit at 108, Andon Allen by pin at 138, Draven Wright by pin at 145, Logan Bottcher by pin at 160, Draygan Schweizer by pin at 170 and Gage Wright by pin at 182.

GHS winners in Trenton matches were Johnson by forfeit, Allen by 10-0 major decision, Draven Wright by pin, Reggie Arnold by pin at 152, Bottcher

What do they do ???

Winston first graders interviewed some professionals recently and here is what they learned …. for authenticity, first grade spelling remains intact!

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interviewed a farmer. He uses tools like pliers tractors and trucks, to work. He takes care of cows and drives a truck. He wears overalls, a shirt, and a hat. Farmers are important for a commnity because he sals food. ~ by Tyne Martin

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interviewd a gas station worker. He used tools like pens sisors computers and cash resitre. He wears a hat cash jeanss shirts shoes and socks. He make mane. Gas Station workers are important because we need gas and food. ~ Jese Korthanke

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interviewed a modot worker. he fixes the roods and Plows the snow. He wears boots and Pants. He drives dump trucks. modot workers are important for a community because they keep the roods safe. ~ Chris Williams

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interviewed a cook. He used tools like money pans pens and oven. He cooks French Fris! He likes to make money! Cooks are important for a community because we need food and to stay healthy ~ by Selda Periman

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Andon Allen controls his South Harrison opponent ahead of a pin. [Photo/Macon Schweizer] by pin, Jacob Maize by pin at 170, Schweizer by pin at 182 and Gage Wright by pin at 195.

interviewed a respiratory therapist. She uses tools like stethoscope, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, and oxygen She helps people brath and sick people. She wears scrubs to work.

She went to career college. Her favorite part is helping patients.

Respiratory therapists are important for a community because She helps save peoples lives. ~ by Raylan Adkison

You can watch the First Grade Readers Theater on the Winston School’s Facebook site.

Backpack Buddies

Makayla Rainey pinned both her opponents during Tuesday night’s wrestling opener. [Photo/Macon Schweizer]

because hunger doesn’t take the weekend off.....

YOU can bring HOPE to Gallatin R-V students.

This school year, our district has nearly 50 students that will be participating in the Backpack Buddies program, provided by Second Harvest Community Food Bank.

FFA Chapter donates to Backpack Buddies

This program provides each student with meals and snacks over the weekend during the school year.

This fall the Gallatin FFA applied for a mini-grant to help supplement the backpacks of students in need in the high school. The Missouri FFA along with Missouri Farms Care put out the grant application and agreed to match the funds of any FFA Chapter, up to $300, to help with food insecurity within the community. FFA Officers decided to apply the money to the high school Backpack Buddies food pantry.

These nutrious meals and This pantry supplies food for high school students over the weekend snacks are provided to the or during holidays. The $600 was used to purchase items and officers worked to unload and stock the shelves of the high school food pantry students every Friday. once the items arrived. Pictured are Olivia Woody, secretary; Caragan Eligibilty guidelines apply Baker, reporter; Carli Beck, vice president; Jenna Rains, president; Save toEndicott, current week folder before ad.parent approval, and all Libby reporter; and Hayden Jumps, sentinel. altering Not pictured: thiswith Cloey Waterbury and Libby Wilson ~ Caragan Baker, reporter

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Notice of Election: Village of Jameson Missouri wetter, warmer (Continued from page 1) In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Village of Jameson that the General Municipal Election for the office of Board of Trustees will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for two (2) Board of Trustee positions to serve a two (2) year term.

Candidate filing for the Board of Trustee positions may file at the Jameson Lions Hall, Monday through Friday by appointment only, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing 5:00 p.m. January 19th, 2021. Contact the Village of Jameson Clerk, Elaine Bohannon, by phone 816-632-8586, to schedule an appointment. Filing will be closed December 24 & 25, 2020, and January 1, 2021 for the holidays.

Elaine Bohannon, Clerk Village of Jameson

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Village of Winston, Missouri

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hearby given to the qualified voters of the Village of Winston that the General Municipal Election to vote for the assessed levy on the ballot, and 2 Trustee positions, which serve a 2 year term, will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00am, and closing at 7:00pm. Candidates filing for the Trustee positions may file in person, with City Clerk, Cristan Filley.

Please contact to set up appointment by phone, text or call 816-646-5097.

The filing period will close on January 19, 2021, at 5:00pm.

Cristan Filley, City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD

Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will accept declarations for the purpose of electing two board members, each with a 2-year term, on April 6, 2021. Candidates may file by calling Lois Bigham at 801-7258802. The filing date begins Dec 15, 2020 at 8 a.m. and ends on Jan 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Notice In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to qualified voters of the North Daviess R-III School District that the General Municipal Election for the office of School Board Member will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021. Beginning at 6:00am and closing at 7:00pm, to vote for two (2) positions to serve three (3) years.

Candidates may file at the District office in Jameson, MO (660-828-4123) during the following times: December 15, 2020 @ 8:00am until 5:00pm, then during regular office hours (8:00 – 4:00), filing runs through January 19, 2021, with the exception of Winter Break – December 22 through January 6, 2021, the office will be closed.

content, which has been increasing in Missouri over the past several decades, he says.

One way to express atmospheric moisture is through dew point, the temperature at which the air becomes saturated.

Higher dew points elevate minimum air temperatures and suppress maximum temperatures, a phenomenon that has become most pronounced during the growing season. These higher nighttime temperatures create a humid environment ripe for plant diseases.

Another change with significant consequences for agriculture: Compared to the long-

term average, over the past 20 years the median date of the last spring frost is about six days earlier and the first fall frost is generally five days later. That extends the growing season by 11 days.

Missouri is also experiencing an unprecedented wet period, Guinan says. Twenty-four of the last 39 years have had abovenormal precipitation. Missouri saw its seventh-wettest year on record in 2019.

While long-term (1895-2010) average annual precipitation in the state is 40.86 inches, since 1973 annual precipitation has exceeded 50 inches nine times,

Jameson considers easement issue Dana Thomas requested that Bob Woolsey, village employthe Village of Jameson Board ee, reported he had pulled the consider allowing him to obtain concrete slabs and rock back a partial collapse of the alley and up in the overflow area at the vacate a portion of an easement lagoon with the backhoe. that surrounds the property Roads were recently graded he recently purchased on the by the township. west side of town, on North Elm Estimates will be obtained Street. for new street sign posts, 4 x 4, A copy of his proposal and for needed replacements. maps were supplied to the board.

An information sheet for There was some discussion and new residents was handed out. questions. Thomas will email Suggestions were added/edited Noticewith his surveyors and will be reviewed at the next information contact information. Further meeting.

In compliance withuntil RSMO 115.127.5, hereby given discussion was tabled next Nonotice snowisremoval bids tohave qualified voters the North School District that meeting to allow for of research ofDaviess been R-III received. the General Municipal Election for Approximately the office of School Board options.

40 bags were Member willand be held onfinanthe 6th day of April, Beginning at The general roads made to be2021. handed out at trunk6:00am and closing at 7:00pm, to vote for two (2) positions to cial reports were approved as or-treat. serve three (3) years. presented.

The next meeting will be at 6 The sewer financial reports p.m. on Nov. 19. may file There at the District office in Jameson, present MO as of Candidates Sept. 30 were given.

Board members (660-828-4123) during the following times: was one delinquent, with letters were Natalie May, Chairman; sent to both property owner and DeeAnn Fisher, Vance Hefley, December 15, 2020 @ 8:00am until 5:00pm, then during renter. and Lorriann Fisher. David regular office hours (8:00 – 4:00), filing runs through January An email update was read Lainhart was absent. Employ19, 2021, with the exception of Winter Break – December 22 from through Steve January McDowell, lagoon eeswillpresent were Jan Duly, 6, 2021, the office be closed. operator. Samples collected in Elaine Bohannon, and Bob September easily met permit Woolsey. Guests were Dana limits.

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Marion Township of Daviess County

The Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District will be accepting declarations of candidacy for the April 2, 2019 Election.

NOTICE of Election In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of The Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District that the General Municipal Election for the office of Board Members will be held on April 6, 2021 6:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Vacancies to be filled are the offices of Board Members for SubDistrict Three (2): The Townships of Benton and Salem in Daviess County, Missouri and Sub-District Six (5): The Townships of Jefferson, Grant, and Trail Creek, in Harrison County, Missouri.

Term will be for a period of three years.

Candidates may file at the office of the NTA Ambulance District, which is located at 1000 South 25th Street Bethany, Missouri.

Filing will be available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm beginning December 15, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. January 19th, 2021. The office will be closed December 24 & 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021 for holidays.

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Marion Township that the General Municipal election for the office of 1 Trustee, 2thDirectors, and 1 Clerk will be held on the 6 day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm, to vote for Trustee, Directors, or Clerk to serve a 2 year term.

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with fewer dry periods compared to the first seven decades of the 20th century.

Not only is there more rain, heavy rain is happening more often, leading to more flooding and wetter cropland. Missouri has seen a 35% increase in 3-inch daily rain events over the past couple decades compared to the long-term average. Missouri has also broken four all-time monthly records since 2015.

But weather can change quickly, as shown by the drought of 2012, Guinan says. Missouri has had multiyear droughts and extreme summer heat, particularly in the 1930s and 1950s. In 1936 there were more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures in Lamar, peaking at a brutal 118 degrees on July 19, 1936.

The following month saw 21 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher.

Since 2013, Lamar has recorded no triple-digit temperatures.

Conversely, the last time an all-time monthly average low temperature record was broken in Missouri was December 1983, when a weather observer near Hamilton recorded 13 days with subzero temperatures. The coldest day was Dec. 22, when it was minus 23. A high temperature of minus 12 was reported on Christmas Day. Through the years, Missouri farmers have learned to adapt and be resilient when weather changes quickly, Guinan says.

Four local students receive scholarhips

The NCMC Foundation announced that over $56,000 was recently awarded to NCMC Nursing and Health Sciences students.

Essie Williamson of Gilman City received the Cameron Regional Medical Center Scholarship. Williamson and Cary Etherton and Halle Vanatta, both of Gallatin, received the Cross Allied Health Scholarship. Mycah Pulliam of Gallatin received the Sherry Constant Carey Memorial Scholarship.

Fifty-three awards were recently made during the fall 2020 semester, and they would not have been possible without donors and community partners.

Nursing and Health Sciences students must be currently enrolled full-time or in all available hours to be eligible for their award and have a completed scholarship application on file.

Many scholarships are renewable for a second semester.

More information on Nursing and Health Sciences scholarship opportunities can be found at https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ alumni/scholarship-opportunities/.

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Discover nature through Eagle Days on your own Due to COVID-19, MDC will not host Eagle Days events this year but encourages people to watch eagles on their own.

Did you know that thousands of bald eagles visit Missouri each winter and eagle watching in Missouri can be spectacular? From late December through early February, watch for eagles perched in large trees along river, streams, and lakes.

Get out early in the morning to see eagles flying and fishing.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will not be hosting Eagle Days

• Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K, southwest of Columbia; • Lock & Dam 24 at Clarksville; • Lock & Dam 25 east of In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice isWinfield; hereby given to qualified voters of Daviess County Public Water Supply District #2, the General Municipal • that Mingo National Wildlife Election for the office of Board Member, will be Refuge held on thenorthwest 4th day of April, 2017, of Puxico; beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm, to•vote the following Board Old for Chain of Rocks Bridge Member positions to serve for a term of 3 years: events this year but encourages south of I-270, off of Riverview #3 on their Drive, St. Louis; people toSub lookDistrict for eagles Subare District #4MDC sugown. Here some • Riverlands Migratory Bird Sub District #5 watch- Sanctuary east of West Alton; gestions for winter eagle Candidates filing for a Board Member position, • may file in the officeConservation of Daviess ing: Schell-Osage County PublicofWater District #2, located at 502 of A El South Main Street, • Lake the Supply Ozarks at BaArea north Dorado Springs; Gallatin,Dam Missouri, between the of hours of 8 am and 5 pm Mondays,Lake Tuesdays or of gnell Access, east Bag• Smithville north Thursdays, beginning the 13th of December, Kansas 2016, andCity; closing 5 pm January 17, nell; 2017. The Daviess County Public Water Supply District #2 will be closed both • Loess Bluffs National WildMonday, December 26, 2016 and Monday, January 2, 2017, for the holidays. life Refuge south of Mound City; Roxann •Tomlinson, District Clerk Swan Lake National Wildrepaired and that was taken care life Refuge south of Sumner; of through T & S Tire. The board • Table Rock Lake and Shepdiscussed the park bathrooms herd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and the repairs that needed to southwest of Branson; and take place. The board carried a • Truman Reservoir west of motion to have Daniel Michael Warsaw. get the bathrooms ready for the Get more information on Eawinter and bathroom repairs gle Days, including related MDC were put on the agenda for online offerings at nature.mdc.

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Winston to hold light contest The Village of Winston Trustees voted to have a holiday light contest, with a cash prize of $100 for first place, $60 for second place, and $40 for third place.

The contest will be judged on Dec. 14.

In other business at the Nov. 9 meeting, the utilities clerk presented a new list of delinquent customers, including three for shut offs. Two homes have shut offs installed and currently need to be shut off. Notices will be placed on their doors and shut offs completed. The board decided to move forward with contacting Tracy Reynolds to give the village a bid and get at least two additional shut offs installed before the ground freezes.

The board discussed the holiday meal with spouses which was set for the regular board meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. A motion carried to allow $200 to order food and drinks for the meal.

Gene Stigall, street maintenance, was injured, and a worker’s comp file has been filed.

Trustees present at the November meeting were Wayne Wollam, Neal Slaughter, Tim Caldwell, and Daniel Michael.

Brenda Goll was absent. Others present were April Wollam and Cristan Filley.

No October meeting was held due to concerns with COVID-19.

At the Sept. 14 meeting, a list of delinquent customers was presented, including 10 for shut offs and two unpaid.

Highway 6 sewer pump was still having trouble; issues were with the pump base and the rail system.

The motor grader needed a tire

Water bill shrinks due to work on tower City Clerk Shelley Page informed the Jamesport Board of Aldermen that a 50% discount on the water company’s September bill was given due to water loss incurred during tower maintenance. The discount added up to $2,714.60.

Employee health insurance was discussed, and the board agreed to leave the policy as is.

A Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC) meeting attended by a board member and an employee was discussed. The mayor noted that she plans to be in on a phone meeting with GHRPC scheduled for later in the month.

Next meeting was tentatively set for Dec. 14.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport City Council held Nov. 9 at city hall. Members in attendance were Brandon Robb, Gary Alexander, Rob Murphy, Geoff Eads, Mayor Dana Urton, and employee Trent Brewer.

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NOTICE Daviess County PWSD#2 now offers online bill payment with debit/credit card.

To pay your bill 24/7, go to www.missouripayments.com and select Daviess County PWSD#2 (Gallatin) from the drop-down menu and make your payment.

Convenience fees do apply.

If you have any questions please feel free to call the office at 660-663-3225. Thank you for your continued support and business. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Shelli Dannar, District Clerk

MONROE TOWNSHIP

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Monroe Township of Daviess County that the General Municipal Election for the offices of one Trustee, one Clerk and two Directors, will be held the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm to vote for Trustee, Clerk and two Directors to serve a two year term.

Candidates filing for these positions may file by scheduling an appointment by calling 660-663-5026 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December 2020 and closing 5:00 pm January 19th, 2021. The filing office will be closed December 25th and January 1st for the holidays.

Jeff Riley, Trustee

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Grand River Township In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Grand River Township, Daviess County, Mo, that the General Municipal Election for the office of (1 trustee), (2 board members), and (1 clerk) will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for these positions for a 2 year term.

Candidates filing for these positions may file at the home of Patricia Baker, clerk, 124 Walnut St., Jameson, MO. Filing will done by appointment Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing 5:00 January 19th, 2021.No appointments will be scheduled during the holidays. Please call 660-334-0366 for an appointment to file.

Patricia Baker, Grand River Township Clerk

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Declaration of Candidacy for Daviess County PWSD #1 Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Daviess County will be accepting Declarations of candidacy for the April 6, 2021 election. Vacancy to be filled is: Board member for Sub-District No. 1; Board member for Sub-District No. 5. Candidates may file at the Public Water Supply District No. 1 office December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021; Monday thru Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm. Due to the increasing numbers of Covid–19 cases please call the office for an appointment at 660-367-2521. Holiday Closings: December 24 to December 28, 2020 and January 1, 2021 to January 4, 2021.

Karen E. Sweat, Clerk

Public Water Supply District No. 4 of Livingston County Public Notice

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #4 of Livingston County that the filing period for the April 6, 2021 General Municipal Election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021.

Elected will be one member from sub-district #3 and one member from subdistrict #4 to serve a three (3) year term.

Interested persons may file at the district office, located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The district office will be closed December 24th and December 25th.

Questions will be answered by calling 866-325-1056.

Declarations of Candidacy for Salem Township Salem Township will be accepting declarations of candidacy for the following positions in the April 6, 2021, election: one (1) Trustee; two (2) Board Members; one (1) Clerk, each a two (2) year term. Filing dates are from December 15, 2020, until January 19, 2021. Candidates can call 660-533-2165 to schedule a time to file for candidacy.

Patsy Holcomb, Salem Township Clerk

Public Water Supply District #2 of Caldwell County In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District No. 2 of Caldwell County, Missouri, that the general election for the office(s) of sub-district 1 and sub-district 2 Board Member(s) will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for (2) Board Members to serve a three year term.

Candidate(s) filing for Board Member may file at the District office at 415 East Front Street, Kidder, MO or by appointment by calling 816-575-2013. The District office is open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing 1:00 p.m. January 19th, 2021, except for state recognized holidays.

Cathy Youtsey, Clerk

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The 43rd Circuit Juvenile Office is accepting applications for a position as a Juvenile Officer I OR II. This is entry-level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri Juvenile Justice System. An employee in this position is vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile officer to take charge of children who come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. This position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the court’s jurisdiction, engage with community partners, and assist legal counsel in processing Court cases. Employees in this class are expected to work with some degree of independence. Expected work week: 40 hours per week with required availability outside of normal Court operating hours and compensatory time. State pay and benefit package. Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field, OR professional employment involving substantial time in the delivery of protective services to families, adults, and children may be substituted on a year-for-year basis Please send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Seth Oaks, Juvenile Office, PO Box 117, Hamilton, MO 64644, prior to closing date of December 11, 2020. For additional information please call 816-583-1067. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Gallatin Quarry 660-663-3101 Nettleton Quarry 660-644-5821 Office 660-646-5831 NEWS EDITOR: News gathering, reporting and editing for producing Gallatin’s weekly newspaper.

Part time (24 hrs/wk) can lead to full time with right skill set: Word document, file management and photography; computer skills required. Pay depends on your ability to communicate logically and handle details accurately. If you like people and want to serve this community, let’s talk! Submit resume to: brookelee@GPCink. com Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany, MO is hiring for production! Positions include welding and electrical, as well as general assembly.

If you are looking to join a stable and growing company, Johnson Controls Inc. is the place for you. Johnson Controls Inc. offers excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays). All interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols.com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri and click on Production.

No applications are taken at the plant. Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

Chillicothe: Grand River Health Care currently seeking CNA’s, part time cook and a dietary aid.

Apply at 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe or online at Indeed.

Notices HE WHO HAS a thing to sell and goes and whispers in a well, is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. Call The AdZone, at Chillicothe 660-7071820 or Gallatin 660-663-2154.

Daviess County Food Bank, 1210 S. Willow, Gallatin. Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays. All business will be conducted outside. Please remain in your car.

Visit the new Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center and message the page to let them know you are there.

...plus online all the time: NorthMissourian.com; GPCink.com; Republican-Times.com; JamesportTriCountyWeekly.com

North Missourian Ph: 660-663-2154

FAX: 660-663-2498

LOCAL RATE: $7 (minimum) for 25 words or less, 20¢ per word thereafter.

50¢ off per insertion if paid in advance. Minimum 50¢ service charge if past due.

DEADLINE: noon THURSDAY for inclusion in all four publications.

IN NORTH MISSOURIAN ONLY:

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS - (boxed ads) $5 per column inch CARD OF THANKS - $7; MEMORIAMS - $7.50, $12.50, or regular display rate if lengthy OBITUARIES - $15 for extra information; $40 for unedited; regular display rate if lengthy.

View area auctions here shomemoreauctions.com

Services YOUR DIRT IS our bread and butter. Carpet and upholstery cleaning. David Baldwin, 816-632-2627 or toll-free 1-888-854-2949.

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

Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-684-6950.

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank.net or call 816-583-2143.

Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks.

Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660-663-3234, cell 816390-5161 AdZone: Your message to homes in Livingston, Daviess, Caldwell for as little as $7/week. Call 660707-1820 or email AdZone@GPCink.com to place your ad HERE today!

Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut.

Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m.

Looking for a 16x80 Mobile Home or Trailer House. Call 660-6392159 (please leave message if no one answers)

Garage Sales New hours for Gallatin ACSC Thrift Shop & Bill’s Barn Hours: We will be open every Wednesday from 8-3. 1207 S. Clay, 660-663-2478.

Visit our Facebook page at Gallatin Adventist Community Center or on the web at www.foodbankdaviess-county.net.

Dawson Murray, Gallatin, 8 years old, 9 points

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December 9, 2020

Poinsettia: America’s most popular flower

Surprise for 80th!

Ruth Frost will observe her 80th birthday on Friday, Dec. 18.

The family is requesting a surprise card shower for her. She and Duane are snowbirding in Florida now. Her address is Golf Lakes Residents Assoc., 802 50B Ave. E, Bradenton, FL 34203.

Poinsettia is our nation’s most popular potted flowering plant. What makes this remarkable is that most poinsettias are sold between the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Despite its short sales period, poinsettia contributed $170 million to the U.S. economy last year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Native to southern Mexico and Central America, poinsettia has become symbolic of the holiday season for many Americans.

Poinsettia biology Poinsettia is a short-day plant, meaning it needs long periods of uninterrupted darkness each day in order to bloom. In nature, the lengthening nights of late September and October trigger poinsettias to flower.

2020 Property Tax Rates

2019-20 Percentage Change in Total Assessed Valuations by County, Overall County Valuation Changes Prior to Adjustments The 2020 consumer price index (CPI) of 2.30% was certified by the State Tax Commission.

Over CPI (43) From 0.01% to CPI (59) No Change or Decrease (13)

The colorful part of the poinsettia that we enjoy isn’t a flower. What look like petals are specialized leaves called bracts.

The true flowers, called cyathia, are the small structures in the center of the bracts.

While poinsettias with red bracts remain the most popular, they also come in creamy white,

shades of pink and orange, marbled in pink and white, and with pink flecks on red.

Choosing a poinsettia When shopping for a poinsettia, look for leaves and bracts that do not show any wilting, which could indicate root problems. Also, look at the underside of the leaves to check for insect damage.

Poinsettia care With proper care, poinsettias stay beautiful throughout the holiday season. Put the plant in bright, indirect light, and do not overwater, Trinklein said.

“Poinsettias, just like most members of the Euphorbiaceae

plant family, do not like wet soil,” he said. It’s relatively easy to tell when a poinsettia needs water, Trinklein said. Pick up the pot. If it feels light, it may need water.

Then touch the surface of the soil. If the soil feels clammy or moist, wait before adding more water.

You can skip fertilizer or plant food, Trinklein said. At the time of sale, the plant’s growth period is over, so its need for nutrients is minimal.

Poinsettias are not poisonous. Research conducted decades ago at Ohio State University debunked that urban legend, which still circulates today.

Merry Christmas and Thank You

from the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra.

Because of these new members and our continuing supporters of the Donor's Club, the GRVCO has been able to continue its mission. So thank you Aaron, Micah, and Blaine Landes; Barnes Greenhouses, Inc. Dennis and Becky McDonald; Grundy County Lumber; Harden Cummins Moss & Miller; Jean Rousselot; Mike Arnold; Trenton Branch of Citizens Bank & Trust; Trenton Coca Cola Bottling Co.; Trenton Lions Club; and US Bank. Please tune in to our GRVCO website or catch us on Facebook as we present an encore performance of the 10th Anniversary Concert starting Dec. 12.

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