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A kink in the water plant forces city officials to consider options

What a shot... Luke’s 16-point buck!

Luke Johnson, son of Tyler and Priscilla Johnson of Gallatin, was very excited to shoot a 16-point buck on the evening of Nov. 12. Luke extends special thanks to Lee “Papa” Mott for always taking him hunting. [submitted photo]

There’s a new game in town… Gallatin will play Trenton in a varsity basketball game in the GHS gym with tip off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 19 — and you are challenged to bring a toiletry item (or items) to fill your town’s receptacle as admission into the game. At halftime it will be announced which town has collected the most items. This will be an annual challenge at each host site. All gate proceeds will go toward the host site’s Bright Futures Fund. A tax receipt can be provided for any charitable donations.

Bright Futures communities of Gallatin and Trenton are committed to meeting the needs of their children within 24 hours or less. Both towns will have receptacles to fill with items identified as a need for youth in their school/community. Suggested toiletries include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, bar soap, bath and body items, cologne or perfume, brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, razors, blades, shave cream, and nail clippers or nail care items.

The Gallatin Board of Aldermen was made aware of an error in the redesign of the new water plant during their meeting held Dec. 11. A wrong air handling unit was ordered and Snyder and Associates couldn’t get the company to adjust production of the unit or allow the unit to be returned. Emily Wicoff, an engineer with Snyder and Associates, stated that the board had three options to consider, all of which would require a change order: ● Option 1: Order a new unit at a cost of $18,039; ● Option 2: Make electric alterations at a cost of $10,360; or option ● Option 3: Retro-fit the current system at a cost of $9,200. At this time, according to the City of Gallatin, the issue is still pending and nothing has been settled. Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for Dec. 11: There was 1 theft/shoplifting, 1 citizen assist, 1 recovered stolen property, 1 business alarm, 1 traffic accident with damage, 1 animal problem, 1 issue of threatening, and 1 issue of stealing. There is one dog in the pound. Crews are working on sealing cracks in buildings and other winter maintenance, according to a report by Public Works Director Mark Morey. A pole blew down and had to be repaired in the Sullenger addition. Crews had to repair a large water main break on East Grand last week. Mark Morey, Eric

Kloepping, and Mike Bradley passed their third year lineman apprenticeship final. They have one year left in the Missouri Public Utilities Association apprenticeship program. The Transaction Report for November 2017 was approved.

Bills totalling in the amount of $141,613.92 were approved. The board reviewed the November Financial Review. Ross Construction’s Pay App #10 in the amount of $270,863.92 was approved. (continued on page 3)

Dale Ayres of Winston completed two terms on the county committee, serving Daviess County producers for six years. Presenting a certificate of appreciation is Mandi Bird, County Executive Director.

Steve Heldenbrand elected as county’s new FSA committee member, follows Dale Ayres Steve Heldenbrand was recently elected by Daviess County producers to serve as a county committee member for a threeyear term beginning Jan. 1, 2018. Mr. Heldenbrand lives in rural Kidder with his wife Debra and has produced row crops for 33

years. They have four children, Brandy, Brad, Lyndi and Garrett. Mr. Heldenbrand is a board member of the Northwest Missouri Gas and Steam Engine Association and owns Midwest Auto and Diesel Repair, LLC in Cameron.

County schools show stability in Annual Performance Reports All five Daviess County schools will be fully accredited next year having scored in the acceptable range on this year’s Annual Performance Report. Seventy percent is the minimum score for the accreditation level. The following data measures this year’s scores and also shows the differences in scores through the past several years. Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) is — • the state’s accountability system for

accrediting public schools. • designed to recognize the achievement and growth of ALL students. • used to distinguish the performance of schools so that districts in need of improvement can receive support, and highperforming districts can be recognized. Missouri’s plan holds as a primary goal that all students will graduate high school — college and career-ready. To measure progress toward this goal and to distinguish among school and dis-

trict performance, the department computes an Annual Performance Report (APR) score for each school. This overall score is comprised of scores for each of the MSIP five performance standards: 1. Academic Achievement, which is based on the district’s MAP scores; 2. Subgroup Achievement, which is based on how students who are in the minority or are on free-and-reduced lunch or have disabilities do on the MAP test;

3. College and Career Readiness (K12 districts), which is based on ACT, SAT, COMPASS or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery scores; 4. Attendance Rate, which is based on what percentage of students are in school one-hundred-percent of the time; and 5. Graduation Rate, which is based on what percentage of students are able to graduate the year they are supposed to. This comprehensive score determines the accreditation level of a school district.

2017 Annual Performance Report (APR) Summary Gallatin R-5

North Daviess R-3

Pattonsburg R-2

Winston R-6

Tri-County R-7

MSIP 5 Standards (in sequence: Pts Possible, Pts Earned, % Earned) 1. Academic Achievement: 56.0, 48.0, 85.7% 2. Subgroup Achievement: 14.0, 10.0, 71.4% 3. College & Career Ready: 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% 4. Attendance: 10.0, 10.0, 100.0% 5. Graduation Rate: 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% Total: 140.0, 128.0, 91.4%

MSIP 5 Standards (in sequence: Pts Possible, Pts Earned, % Earned) 1. Academic Achievement: 56.0, 46.0, 82.1% 2. Subgroup Achievement: 12.0, 9.0, 75.0% 3. College & Career Ready: 30.0, 21.5. 71.7% 4. Attendance: 10.0, 10.0, 100.0% 5. Graduation Rate: 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% Total: 138.0, 116.5, 84.4%

MSIP 5 Standards (in sequence: Pts Possible, Pts Earned, % Earned) 1. Academic Achievement: 56.0, 53.0, 94.6% 2. Subgroup Achievement: 12.0, 12.0, 100.0% 3. College & Career Ready: 30.0, 22.0, 73.3% 4. Attendance - 10.0, 10.0, 100.0% 5. Graduation Rate - 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% Total: 138.0, 127.0, 92.0%

MSIP 5 Standards (in sequence: Pts Possible, Pts Earned, % Earned) 1. Academic Achievement: 56.0, 49.0, 87.5% 2. Subgroup Achievement: 12.0, 10.0, 83.3% 3. College & Career Ready: 30.0, 23.5, 78.3% 4. Attendance: 10.0, 10.0, 100.0% 5. Graduation Rate: 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% Total: 138.0, 122.5, 88.8%

MSIP 5 Standards (in sequence: Pts Possible, Pts Earned, % Earned) 1. Academic Achievement: 56.0, 53.0, 94.6% 2. Subgroup Achievement: 12.0, 12.0, 100.0% 3. College & Career Ready: 30.0, 27.5, 91.7% 4. Attendance: 10.0, 10.0, 100.0% 5. Graduation Rate: 30.0, 30.0, 100.0% Total: 138.0, 132.5, 96.0%

11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE (in sequence for 2015, 2016, 2017) Participation Rate: 100.0%, 100.0%, 98.3% Avg. Composite Score: 21.5, 19.7, 19.2

11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE (in sequence for 2015, 2016, 2017) Participation Rate: 100.0%, 100.0%, 100.0% Avg. Composite Score: 18.5, 16.4, 13.8

11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE (in sequence for 2015, 2016, 2017) Participation Rate: 100.0%, 100.0%, 100.0% Avg. Composite Score: 21.7, 17.4, 17.1

11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE (in sequence for 2015, 2016, 2017) Participation Rate: 100.0%, 100.0%, 100.0% Avg. Composite Score: 19.7, 20.5, 18.3

11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE (in sequence for 2015, 2016, 2017) Participation Rate: 92.9%, 88.9%, 92.3% Avg. Composite Score: 20.3, 17.5, 17.3

(listed in sequence for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) (listed in sequence: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) (listed in sequence: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) (listed in sequence: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) (listed in sequence: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) Total Pts: 131.5/140, 131.0/140, 130.0/140, 128.0/140 Total Pts: 100.0/138, 126.5/138, 120.5/138, 116.5/138 Total Pts: 125.0/140, 132.5/138, 127.0/138, 127.0/138 Total Pts: 132.0/140, 127.5/138, 124.5/138, 122.5/138 Total Pts: 129.5/140, 134.0/138, 133.5/138, 132.5/138 Percent of Pts: 93.9%, 93.6%, 92.9%, 91.4% Percent of Pts: 72.5%, 91.7%, 87.3%, 84.4% Percent of Pts: 89.3%, 96.0%, 92.0%, 92.0% Percent of Pts: 94.3%, 92.4%, 90.2%, 88.8% Percent of Pts: 92.5%, 97.1%, 96.7%, 96.0%

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December 13, 2017

A dose of smarts b y F re i da Mari e C ru m p

Random humbug and loose tunes All this hullabaloo about tax reform fits right in with the Christmas story, you know. Mary and Joseph were going back to Bethlehem due to the census -- a prelude to taxes or, in the very least, how much to tax. We’d all be so much better off if the headlines kept focus on the reason for the season rather than all the spin-offs that make the mind wander. For instance, we sing “to troll the ancient yuletide carol” ...but the trolling I hear about these days involves those trolling the internet to mine bitcoin. We sing to “don we now our gay apparel” ...but does that mean somebody’s out to make a political statement? Is it fake news, singing how to make the yuletide gay? I’ve never eaten by Darryl Wilkinson “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” ...but perhaps I’ve experienced something better. One of our printing customers gave us a large sack of pecans (which already have led to two fresh pies and counting). I sure would rather croon over that sack of nuts than about “A partridge in a pear tree,” how ‘bout you? “Jack Frost nipping at your nose” ...yep, every time I go to hang Christmas lights on our house. Anybody can decorate when it’s still warm right

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● Dec. 14 , 20 0 5 – The Taum S auk R eservoir collapsed sending a 15 -foot-tall wall of water and mud into the valley below, destroying Johnson S hut-I ns S tate Park. ● Dec. 15 , 19 5 1 – The mayor of S t. Louis approved plans to appoint , auxi iary po ice o cers to e p in t e event of nuclear attack. Their j obs would be to patrol devastated areas. Would you volunteer to patrol areas devastated by nuclear explosions? ● Dec. , e first s oc s occurred in t e ar est earthq uake ever to shake North America. I t was centered on the New Madrid F ault in Missouri. ● Dec. , e first B stea t o er, e pirit of Missouri, swooped in from the sky to land at its new home, Whiteman Air F orce B ase at K nob Noster. I t is o e to t e entire stea t o er eet and p anes fro ere y round trip issions to a parts of t e or d. ● Dec. 18 , 18 7 7 – Long distance telephone service began in Missouri, from Jackson to Cape Girardeau. Then S t. Louis-H annibal and Columbia-R ocheport were connected within months. F or more Missouri trivia, read R oss Malone’ s Missouri B ooks or visit www.R ossMalone.com

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after Thanksgiving. But as Ol’ Man Winter winds howl, it becomes a challenge to keep your temper with so many light bulbs burned out. What this country needs is a good string of Christmas lights that last more than one season. At times such as these, “All is (not) calm; all is (not) bright.” Bah and humbug to all that, says I. Christmas is, after all, a birthday party and “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” So, why not hum some dumb fun (and be thankful you don’t have to listen to what I’m singing in the shower while you wait your turn for the bathroom). Try humming “Deck the Halls” as you read through the following:

Shop at home and bring your plastic (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Finding gifts is so fantastic (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Frost Automotive for the guys (Fa la la la, Fa la la, la, la, la) Need some more? See Pierce Supply (Fa la la la laa, la la, la, la). See amazing deals before us (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Elbert’s, Shopko, Dollar General (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Buying shoes we’ll get at Foster’s (Fa la la la, Fa la la, la, la, la) Terry’s toys or Truck & Tractor (Fa la la la laa, la la, la, la). Look! Santa sits at the Senior Center (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Eating foods from Dungy’s Market (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Cafe specials at the corner (Fa la la la, Fa la la, la, la, la) Or on to Barton’s for a blender (Fa la la la laa, la la, la, la). Subway gift cards, no big spender (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Or tacos at the Mexican restaurant (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Celebrating with the masses (Fa la la la, Fa la la, la, la, la) Happily our cash it passes (Fa la la la laa, la la, la, la). Mailing out your family letter (Fa la la la la, la la la la) While complaining ‘bout the weather (Fa la la la la, la la la la) Sing we joyous all together (Fa la la la, Fa la la, la, la, la) In an ugly Christmas sweater... (Fa la la la laaaaa ...la la, la, la). If you haven’t already turned the page to read something better, here’s a take on another old Christmas favorite which I swiped it off the internet (I only wish I were so clever). You should hum “White Christmas” as you read along:

I’m dreaming of an unplugged Christmas Like all the Christmases of old Where we’d sit around and babble And play a game of Scrabble With no iPads bought or sold.

Dear Santa, greetings from Poosey, ‘Tis the season, dear old fellow, and since most of the world is hurried and harried with preparations for Christmas this week I thought I’d take it upon myself to write a letter to Santa Claus on behalf of the world. No, I don’t have their permission to do so, but most of the world doesn’t read this column so I’ll take the chance and give you a few hints on what the world would like for Christmas this year. The first item on our list is perhaps the simplest but also the most difficult for you to conjure up for us this Christmas. If it’s not too much to ask, Mr. Claus, could we have a good healthy dose of simple truth? Truth. That’s it. The old bromide of “Tell a lie often enough and people will believe it,” is becoming sadly true. Time was you could say what you mean and let it stand at that. Now you make a statement, your spokesperson interprets what you said, and then you come on the air the next day to tell us what you really meant which actually might be the exact opposite of what you said in the first place. The phrase of the day is “mis-spoke.” No one actually lies any longer, we simply mis-speak. And of course if you’re actually caught in a lie then you question the questioner. “Sir, is it true that you actually threw your daughter’s puppies off the bridge?” can be easily answered with, “I’ve seen the fake news media throw plenty of puppies off the bridge, and besides, my opponent in the last election threw full grown dogs off the bridge. I don’t see you investigating that.” Truth, dear Santa, that’s all we ask... and from all sides. And if it wouldn’t seem greedy of us we’d like to ask for a few more things... like humility. It’s a strange and confusing world where little Johnny in kindergarten is scolded by the teacher for always insisting on being first in the lunch line, but when an entire nation screams, “Us First!” it’s called patriotism. Grandma would look at us three grandsons hungrily looking at the frosting bowl that seemed ready for licking and say, “Now boys, you can’t all be first.” Our world’s problems have grown to such a proportion that they can’t be solved by any one entity and global cooperation is vital, yet we continue to rally to the parochial cry of “Me! Me! Us!” as if we are the only people on the globe. And while you’re in a mood to listen, Santa, let me keep asking. Do you think you could reach down deep into your sack and spread a bit of tolerance around this globe we call our home? President Lincoln talked about appealing to our “better angels” when binding up the wounds of the Civil War, but Santa, we’ve got some folks in pretty high positions right now who are advising us to appeal to some mighty ugly angels as they try to reach into the darker parts of our souls by appealing to our baser instincts of prejudice, of discrimination, of narrow-mindedness. Any hopes of bringing the world together are soon shattered as the fear-mongers drive us further apart and cause us to listen to, agree with, and even live near only those who agree with us. I suppose a request for dolls, iPhones, and video games would be easier to fill, Santa. We’re all pretty good at buying things that’ll make us happy. Maybe that’s why we invented you. But if by chance you’re real and if by a greater chance you can actually bring some of the tougher items on my list I’d much appreciate it. You see, here’s the deal, old timer... the world is filled with folks who genuinely want to do the right thing, who are genuinely compassionate, and who if given a chance would get along just great with one another. However, our leaders don’t always reflect who we are and what we value. We are very often better than those who would propose to lead us. Chances are very good that if you snatch up a family from one side of the earth and plop them down right beside a family from another hemisphere they’d find a way to get along. Hate and prejudice aren’t inborn qualities. Somebody has to teach them to you. Given the chance most folks could live in peace with just about anyone else on the planet but we’ve been led to believe otherwise. So maybe, Santa, a simple dose of smarts is all our planet needs this Christmas season. If we could just manage that then “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men,” might actually be more than the heading on a Christmas card. You ever ‘round Poosey, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip.

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I’m dreaming of an unplugged Christmas Just like our Christmas used to be Grandpa read from the good book Before the Kindle or Nook And the only thing glowing was the tree. I’m dreaming of an unplugged Christmas Like before Google had arrived Frosty was a new guy There was no handy WiFi No texts... and tweets came from a bird. I’m dreaming of an unplugged Christmas Just like the ones we used to know May your holidays be filled with love and cheer And may you have a wonder-filled New Year!

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Missouri’s tax code needs reform T ax cod e puts m ost businesses at a com petitive d isad va ntag e to other states b y R i k W . H af e r, Ph .D .

Simply comparing corporate tax rates between states is misleading. While Missouri’s corporate income tax rate is a maximum of 6.5% , Iowa’s is 12% and some states have a zero tax rate, tax rates apply to different levels of income and in Missouri, different industries get different tax breaks. Let me sort this out. The Tax Foundation, together with KPMG LLP, developed an approach with a more accurate comparison of overall business tax costs across states. They created representative firms in seven different industries: a corporate headquarters, a research and development facility, a retail store, a capital intensive manufacturer, a labor intensive manufacturer, a call center and a distribution center. By holding firm characteristics constant (revenue, number of employees, size of facility etc.…) it is easier to compare tax liabilities across states. Since a firm’s tax bill includes more than just income taxes, The Tax Foundation’s approach considers a firm’s total state and local tax bill. This approach is a comprehensive look at not only income taxes, but also property taxes, sales taxes and unemployment insurance taxes. This total or “effective tax burden” represents the tax liability a firm considers when deciding if they want to locate or expand in our state. Using this information, my colleague, Howard Wall, and I sought to reveal what the total effective tax burden is for the seven representative firms in Missouri. We compared Missouri results with all states and our surrounding states. The results will surprise you. The effective tax rate in Missouri differs greatly depending on the type of firm. A distribution center has the highest tax rate at 28.6%,

with 19.4% of this being property taxes, which is the highest across all seven firm types. This firm type has a 5% income tax. At the other extreme, the lowest effective tax rate is paid by manufacturing firms; 7.8% for firms relying on machinery and 5.9% for the manufacturer relying more on labor. Why comparatively lower? Corporate income tax rates for these manufacturing firm types are effectively zero. Their overall tax rate is low because Missouri tax laws exempt manufacturing from sales tax — a perk not enjoyed by other types of businesses. Across all 50 states, Missouri’s effective tax rates place it 31st or worse in five out of seven business categories. This poor ranking holds true when we compared Missouri taxes to those in our surrounding states. The two representative manufacturing firm types were the exception to these findings. Have these differing tax policies made Missouri more attractive to business? Apparently not, as Missouri’s economic growth over the past decade has ranked near the bottom in the nation. Missouri’s tax code places most businesses at a competitive disadvantage compared to other states. Revising Missouri’s tax code to be less complicated, more broad based and with lower rates, seems to be the reform needed for a stronger economy. E di tor’ s note : The author, R ik W. H afer, Ph.D., is Professor of E conomics, R obert W. Plaster S chool of B usiness & E ntrepreneurship and Director of the Center for E conomics and the E nvironment (CE E ), The John W. H ammond I nstitute for F ree E nterprise at Lindenwood U niversity at S t. Charles, MO . I t is a research center. I ts mission is to foster free enterprise and civil and religious liberty through the examination of market-oriented approaches to economic and social issues.

Pre-filing for 2018 on the upswing b y R e p . J . E g g le ston

The next legislative session begins on Jan. 3, 2018, and will last until mid-May. During that time, the legislature will debate, amend, and eventually pass a number of bills that will hopefully make Missouri a better place to live, work, and raise a family. But while the session does not begin until January, the legislative process began on Dec. 1 with something called “pre-filing”. Pre-filing is the filing of a bill before session begins, and is done because the sooner a bill is filed, the better chance it usually has of passing. Last year, House and Senate members filed nearly 2000 bills, with about 500 of those being prefiled. This year, in only six days, over 600 bills have been pre-filed; well ahead of last year’s pace. The numbers and texts of

these bills can already be found on House.mo.gov and Senate. mo.gov, which is a testament to the hard work of the clerks and staff at the capitol and their ability to turn so many ideas into legalese, and get them organized and publicly posted so quickly. The main theme of last year’s session was changes to the law in the areas of labor reform and tort reform in an effort to grow jobs and improve our Missouri economy. I anticipate similar efforts will continue with the bills filed this year. Also on the agenda will be some welfare reform, health insurance improvements, and transportation funding. One of the subjects I will be working on is tax reform. The changes the federal government is making to our income tax structure will have ripple effects on our state income taxes, and so

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As Missourians, we’re fortunate to have strong concealed carry laws that help to support our second amendment rights. Currently, Missouri has agreements with 36 other states recDAVIESS COUNTY: ognizing our concealed carry permits and by extension, the Commissioner right to protect ourselves and (Associate, 1st District) our families. David Cox However, if Hwy. youP, are a law18141 State Jamesport, MO you 64648shouldn’t be abiding citizen, Democrat, Elected 2008 fearful of breaking the law in any Cell: 660.663.7289 state for merely Email: crossing a state daviesscounty@windstream.net line with your concealed firearm. It’s ridiculous to think that if you meet the proper requirements to conceal a firearm in the state of DAVIESS Missouri you could COUNTY: still be breaking the law by traveling to anothSheriff er state. The wayBecerra I see it, this is an isBen sue that can beDemocrat easily resolved. If Elected 2008 you take Courthouse a concealed Office carry class Ph: 660.663.2031 and receive your permit, you Email: should be allowed to carry your daviesscountysheriff@gmail.com firearm in any state. Period. Your constitutional rights

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Graves lauds law which modernizes 139th Airlift Wing Congressman Sam Graves, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included funding for C-130H modernization for the Air National Guard 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph: “The C-130H aircraft has been a critical component of our military’s fighting force for over 40 years, providing tactical airlift support that is second to none in the world,” Rep. Graves said. “Modernizing this fleet will be vital toward maintaining the effectiveness of the Air National Guard, particularly the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joe.” “This funding is especially important because the 139th Airlift Wing has just been chosen by the Air National Guard as one of the bases to receive these critical modernization upgrades beginning next year. These upgrades will ensure the longevity and modernization of 20 C-130H aircrafts to operate through 2040.” Additionally, NDAA secures the largest pay increase for troops in eight years.

some alterations to our state tax laws will be needed to keep the state properly funded without overburdening Missouri taxpayers. As vice-chair of the Ways & Means committee in the House, I will be involved in those discussions. Also on my plate will be a look into an issue called surprise billing (sometimes called balance billing). Surprise billing happens when you need a medical test or procedure done at a hospital, and so you choose a hospital that is in your insurance company’s network, but unknown to you the hospital subcontracts to certain doctors that are out of network and sock you with an overly high charge – a surprise bill. We may try to amend the law such that if you choose an innetwork hospital, all doctors that hospital utilizes will be billed as in-network, allowing those doctors to make a fair rate for their time and consumers to pay a fair price for their health 201care. I worked on this bill last year, and (continued from page 1) received more complaints from should not stop at any state line. constituents about surprise billSnyder’s invoice, 112.0059.11- employees. The board agreed That’s why I’m proud to have ing over the summer. 27, in the amount of $19,425.64 to continue discussion in closed S cosponsored the Concealed CarAnother issue I will be a part was approved. . session. ry Reciprocity Act of 2017 which of is re-examining the need for Eichler’s October bookkeepThe board entered into closed passed the House this week. a bi-annual car inspection. 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Leona Reynolds card shower set Leona Reynolds, formerly of Gilman City and the St. Joseph area, will be having her 97th birthday on Dec. 20. She is a resident of the Sunny View Nursing Home in Trenton. She would appreciate cards.

Two scholarships for health field The Daviess County Health Department was recently given a sizable donation from a very generous Daviess County resident. The Daviess County Board of Trustees discussed how this money could best be utilized for the future of the community. It was decided to offer two scholarships for those wishing to enter into the healthcare field. Information about this $1,000 scholarship can be found under forms at www.daviesshealthonline.com or by emailing Cheryl Alexander, RN-Administrator, at Cheryl.Alexander@lpha. mo.gov. You may also call 660663-2414 for more information, or talk to your school counselor.

Wilson honored with FSA award A native of Gallatin, Emily C. Wilson, Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm loan officer in Dunklin County was recently awarded the 2017 FSA Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture (AASA) in the category of FSA Newcomer or Novice Employee of the Year. The AASA is the highest honorary award for which an employee can be nominated within FSA. The FSA Newcomer or Novice Employee of the Year award recognizes individuals for outstanding accomplishments that encompass professionalism, innovation, teamwork, leadership, and customer focus. Wilson was recognized for demonstrating an exceptional ability and willingness to assist Missouri’s farmers and FSA teammates. Wilson began her career with FSA as a farm loan officer trainee in August 2015. She became a farm loan officer in July 2016, and has served Dunklin County producers since October 2016. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She and her husband Ryan, and daughter Abbie, currently reside in Portageville.

Shopko donates $750 to food pantry The Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center is the recipient of a $750 grant from Shopko Foundation’s Community Charitable Grant program. The funds will go towards the Food Pantry. Pictured are Directors of the Service Center, Bill and Karen Reed, and Gallatin Shopko Store Manager Peggy Simmons. The Shopko grant program was established to support charitable non-proﬁt organizations through limited funding of local programs in Shopko communities. The Seventh Day Community Service Center is located on Willow Street on the south end of Gallatin and is open every Wednesday. Call the Center at 663-2478.

Active Aging Resource Center Dec. 15: Christmas Dinner, serving 11-12:30; Dec. 20: Board of Directors meeting 10 a.m.; Dec. 25: Closed Christmas Day. Join us Friday, December 15 for our Christmas Dinner. Turkey and Ham and all the fixin’s. Serving from 11-12:30. Menus Dec. 18-22 Monday: smoked pork chop, parsley potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, applesauce; Tues-

day: goulash and garlic bread, green beans, beets, cottage cheese with peaches, fruit crisp; Wednesday: beef pot pie, tossed salad, biscuit, fresh fruit; Thursday: ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, Tuscan vegetable blend, hot roll, fruited gelatin; Friday: hot roast beef sandwich w/mashed potatoes & gravy, California blend veggies, fruit ambrosia.

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The Gallatin Police Department is holding a concealed carry class at 9 a.m. on Dec. 17 at the Dockery Park community building. This course will teach concealed carry law according to Missouri statute, and will provide the training required to apply for a Missouri Concealed Carry Permit. You will be required to shoot a semiautomatic handgun or a revolver. Call to pre-register — the cost is $60. You must bring your handgun and 40 rounds of ammunition to train and qualify. Loaner guns are available. To reserve your seat for the next class, contact Chief Mark Richards at 660-663-9512.

Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center Calendar of Events Dec. 19: PEPPI exercise class at 10 a.m., board mtg. at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 20: Christmas lunch; Dec. 21: PEPPI exercise class at 10 a.m.; Dec. 22: Card party at 6 p.m. Menus Dec. 18-22 Monday: chili w/hamburger & beans, relish tray, applesauce, whole grain crackers (10), cinnamon roll; Tuesday: beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli w/cheese sauce, fruit crisp w/whole grain topping; Wednesday: Christmas lunch: turkey, potatoes/gravy, dressing, green beans, cranberry salad, whole grain hot roll, pumpkin bars; Thursday: hamburger, coleslaw, corn casserole, peaches, whole grain bun; Friday: chicken pot pie w/whole grain biscuits and vegetables, tossed salad, pears, milk, oatmeal cookie.

Join with the Active Aging Re- 64640. The Center will send you a source Center this holiday sea- receipt for tax purposes. son to bring the gift of love to the “We wish to thank you for beelderly homebound in Daviess ing a part of what believe is the County. heart of why we are here - to Your tax deductible donation serve others,” said Deanna Lewto current week folder before altering this ad. will provide food forSave homebound is, Administrator. older adults in our county. This year the Center has already served over 10,000 meals to its homebound clients. The Light a Candle Campaign will help secure those meals. You may make your donation in Memory of or in Honor of a loved one. Donations may be mailed to the Active Aging Resource Center at P O Box 272, Gallatin, Mo.,

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Fire report The Gallatin Fire Protection District reported the following incidents for November: 1st at 1:50 pm: Motor vehicle accident on Hwy CC south of Hwy. HH; 3rd at 10 am: Public service on Water St.; 3rd at 1:56 pm: Dispatched and cancelled en route to 310 S. Main; 8th at 9:01 pm: Medical assist on S. Willow; 8th at 9:01 pm: EMS call on S. Willow; 12th at 10:25 am: Building fire at 408 W. Van Buren; 15th at 1:43 pm: Off-road or heavy equipment fire on 210th St., mutual aid received from KAW Fire District; 17th at 12:30 pm: Building fire at 29297 185th, mutual aid to KAW Fire District; 18th at 1:56 am: Motor vehicle accident with injuries at Hwy. 13 & Ridge Ave; 18th at 2:24 am: EMS call at Hwy 13 & Ridge Ave; 18th at 4:30 pm: Public service on Richardson & Main; 24th at 1:39 pm: Building fire at 308 N. Clay, mutual aid received from Jameson Fire District; 30th at 4:11 pm: Brush/Grass fire at E. Berry & High St.

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Jail meeting The Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14 to hold a budget meeting. The 2018 budget is expected to be reviewed and approved. The agenda also includes a closed meeting.

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Metcalf gets 17 years, pled guilty Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that Kirsti Metcalf, 41, of Carthage, Missouri, has been sentenced to 10 years for receiving stolen property and seven years for financial abuse of a Medicaid patient, to be served concurrently for ten years. She must also pay $44, 561 in restitution to her victims and $15,370.63 for the State’s prosecution costs. In October, Metcalf pled guilty to the class B felony of receiving stolen property and the class C felony of abuse of a health care recipient in the Circuit Court of Jasper County. Metcalf was employed in the business office of a Carthage, Missouri nursing home from 2010 through 2012. She was responsible for accounts which held resident funds in trust. She pled guilty to systematically retaining $44,561 in resident funds for her own purposes without the residents or their families’ consent. Some of the residents were Medicaid recipients. During sentencing, Jasper County Judge David Mouton described Metcalf’s actions as “despicable” and “horrible” and noted that her victims were elderly or incapacitated. “Criminal actions like those of Kirsti Metcalf will not be tolerated in Missouri,” Hawley said. “Let this conviction signify to anyone trying to take advantage of our most vulnerable citizens that this behavior will not stand. Our office is firm in its commitment to protect all Missourians.” This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Brad Crowell and Assistant Attorney General Sarah Schappe. This case also received the assistance of the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office as well as AGO Auditor Matt Smith and AGO investigator Lauren Richardson.

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Daviess County Library announces winners of NASA essay contest Pictured are the winners of the Daviess County Library’s NASA@mylibrary essay contest. The “Expanding My Universe” contest was a great success, according to Library Director Allison Spidle. These children took on reading lists chock full of space science, biographies of important NASA figures past and present, basics of astrophys-

ics, and more. Participant essays highlighted increased interest in math, science, human rights, and plans to seek higher education. Winners: first prize $100 Amazon gift card Abigail Rahm, second prize $50 Amazon gift card Kerri Hopkins, third prize $25 Amazon gift card Lyndsey King. The Gallatin Rotary Club sponsored the contest.

Garden Club goes dormant till spring The Gallatin Garden Club met Nov. 21 at the home of Veda Heldenbrand. The club was meeting for its November and December meetings. Just as the trees, shrubs, flowers and grass go dormant at the end of each year, the cub will suspend meetings until April 2018. Veda served a noon luncheon

topped off with fall sweet potato pie. All members enjoyed a short business meeting and the goodies each one brought. A fun time was had playing pass the Christmas gift Bingo. Members wish everyone happy holidays and a great 2018.

Driver overturns Tracker on Hwy. 6 A Jamesport man received minor injuries in an accident that happened in Grundy County. According to the highway patrol, Jared Perkins, 32, Jamesport, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker east on Hwy. 6. About five miles west of Trenton, he traveled off the south side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and

overturned. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels facing west off the south side of the roadway. Mr. Perkins refused treatment. He was not wearing his seat belt. The Tracker had extensive damage. The accident was investigated by Trp. J.C. Gilliland.

Strayed on 12/8/17 around 6:15 a.m. south of Highway D on 177th St south of the Woodson Cemeter y near Kidder, older male miniature Schnauzer named Manny. He has a purple collar with a bell, he's salt 'n pepper (silver) in color. He is diabetic and is going blind. He is missed terribly by his family and sister. If found, call 816-724-4132.

HELP WANTED Green Hills Women’s Shelter has a Victim Advocate Supervisor position opening. The Victim Advocate Supervisor is responsible for assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence with program services, advocacy, and offering support to survivors qualifying for an intensive services program. The Victim Advocate Supervisor is also responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the supervision and oversight of services provided by advocates to domestic/sexual violence survivors. Competitive salary and benefit package provided. Bachelor’s Degree required, with a preference of a Master’s Degree, in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field. Applicants must possess a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

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This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters of Lake Viking. The event is set for Feb. 24, 2018, at the Lake Viking Clubhouse. Registration is at noon; the traditional parade of costumes at 1:30 p.m.; and the plunge immediately follows at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Let your inner Zeus loose!” In 2017, the Lake Viking Plunge had about 100 plungers and raised over $30,000! This one-of-a-kind event promises a fun atmosphere complete with music, crazy costumes and lasting memories for everyone! Participants must be at least 10 years old and raise a minimum of $75 each by event day. Fundraising prizes will include an anorak pullover at the $300 Goosebumps Level; a backpack at the $500 Chilly Level; a packable puffer jacket at the $1,000 Frost Level; and a weatherproof down blanket (plus one of each other level) at the $2,000 Arctic Level. This year, an added attraction will be the PeeWee Plunge for youngsters, located under the shelter behind the clubhouse. (Children under the age of eight are required to wear life jackets to be within 50 feet of the water, which is why the event is located behind the clubhouse.) This event, for future Polar Plungers, will require participants to raise $25, and they will receive a t-shirt. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO). SOMO exists to provide yearround sports and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and our athletes need you to get involved. Become a coach, volunteer, recruit a future athlete and learn how you can make a difference! The Polar Plunge is a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Mis-

souri. Chillicothe Correctional Center, Western Missouri Correctional Center and Crossroads Correctional Center are proud to host this event. Polar Plunge is a family friendly event. Special Olympics Missouri promotes inclusion as a way of life for not only the athletes but everyone at the events. Organizers reserve the right to ask anyone to alter/remove their costume if found offensive or harmful to those in attendance. You may mail offline donations to: Special Olympics Missouri, Polar Plunge, 2300 Frederick Ave., Suite 204, St. Joseph, MO, 64506. Please include your name in the memo line of checks. Go to the Special Olympics web page www.somo.org/plunge to register or for additional information. Plungers: Register online and order your shirt at the same time! You may also call Judy Rash, 816-244-6380 or 660-673-6015, or Melody Prawitz, Special Olympics coordinator, at 816-233-6232, for additional information.

Vote for DAWGS! You can help Pierce Rash’s team, the DAWGS (Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support), by voting on Facebook by Dec. 14. Pierce Rash is the son of Jim and Judy Rash, formerly of Lake Viking. Judy organizes the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics at Lake Viking, and Jim has been the top fundraiser for the plunge for many years. Voting on Facebook will help the DAWGS win a grant and be the special invited guests at the Wheels and Wine car show in Trenton in June 2018. To vote, go to the Wheels and Wine Car Show Facebook page. Like it, and vote on the Nov. 24 post that begins with “It’s time to cast your vote.” Put #4 in the comment box. Only one vote per person … and thanks for your support!

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www.daviesscountysheriff.com 12-5 -20 17 9 am - Court in session. 10:15 am - Robert Tasco, 30, Centerville, Iowa, turned himself in to post bond of $15,000 on Daviess County felony charges for a property damage warrant from November 2016. 11:05 am - Call reporting additional information on a burglary that took place at Lake Viking. Previously, a Lake Viking resident had called (on Nov. 30) to alert Lake Viking Security and the Sheriff’s Office of items missing from the home after a two-week absence. The door was unlocked upon the homeowner’s return, and two days later the resident noticed jewelry and cash missing. The case is under investigation. 6:09 pm - Rebecca Huff, 41, Coffey, turned herself in to post bond of $1,500 on a Daviess County warrant of DWI-persistent, felony. 12-6 -20 17 5:27 am - Report of suspicious vehicle north of Gallatin. Checked and nothing located. 11:44 am - Daviess County deputy out at Winston school regarding theft. 11:48 am - Daviess County deputy assisting Gallatin police. 12:46 pm - Daviess County deputy assisting stranded person on I-35 at 78mm. 1:19 pm - Responding to possible residential burglary alarm

near Lake Viking. All checked and cleared. Christmas decoration knocked out of window from high winds. 5:22 pm - Responding to call of well-being check at Lake Viking. 6 pm - Report of vehicle in ditch. No injuries reported. 6:16 pm - Charles E. Kain, 79, Milan, was transported to DDCRJ for a 12-hour hold on charges of DWI from above incident. 6:37 pm - Jackson County advising Janae Sharie Connor, 26, Olathe, Kan., was taken into custody for FTA on a Daviess County warrant of misdemeanor operating without a valid license. She was transferred to DDCRJ where she posted bond of $366.50 and was released. 12-7 -20 17 10:38 am - Report of vandalism to vehicle in Jamesport. 12-8-17 3:29 pm - Car vs. buggy on Hwy. 6 in Jamesport. No injuries but highway is blocked. Horse is deceased. 4:29 pm - Out with stranded motorist on Hwy. 13 south of 235th. 6:45 pm - Report of hysterical female on Hwy. 6 at the intersection of DD and CC. Suspect, Jodi Jones, 31, Cameron, arrested on a Clay County warrant. Subject turned over to DDCRJ and transported to Clay County.

11:32 pm - To Winston to assist with medical call. 12-9 -17 8:30 am - Daviess County deputies and volunteers participating in the “Shop with a Cop” program. 10:36 am - Call to report possible missing person in Jamesport. Person located. 11:50 am - Report of theft/property damage in Jamesport. Civil dispute. 7:29 pm - Assisting with medical call at residence near Jameson. 8:08 pm - Out with stranded motorist on I-35 southbound at 68mm. 11:35 pm - Report of cows out by Altamont entrance to Lake Viking. 12-10 -17 3:21 am - Daviess County deputy responding to report of suspicious vehicle driving recklessly and interfering with other vehicles in Pattonsburg area. 12-11-17 10:20 am - Alicia Andrus, 24, Gallatin, was arrested in St. Joseph and transferred to DDCRJ on two Daviess County warrants for misdemeanor driving without a valid driver’s license. Bond is set at $1,000 cash. 11:26 am - Assisting DFS. 7:26 pm - Out with subject walking on I-35 at the 76mm.

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H eath er M. Y oung s-W oody 19 7 7 -20 17 Heather M. Youngs-Woody, 40, Albany, died Dec. 5, 2017, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. Memorial services will be held Jan. 6, 2018, at the Roberson-Polley Chapel in Albany. Heather was born Jan. 29, 1977, in Albany. She married Dan Woody on May 3, 2006. He survives of the home. Heather was preceded in death by her grandmother, Wanda (Maudie) Youngs. Other survivors include her daughter Mickayla Woody, Albany; stepsons Vyron Woody, Colorado, and Albien Woody, Kentucky; parents Carol and Steve Hopkins, Albany; brother Slade Beagle, Grant City; stepbrother James Carlson; stepsister Wendy Carlson; grandfather J.C. Youngs, McFall; grandparents Max and Dixie Hopkins, Albany; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heather M. Youngs-Woody Memorial Fund, to be used for medical expenses, in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, Mo. 64402.

R osetta F rances Clark 19 3 1 - 20 17 Rosetta Frances Clark, 86, Chandler, Ariz., formerly Gallatin, died Dec. 7, 2017, at Copper Creek Memory Care Home. Funeral services for Rosetta Clark will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 15, 2017, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Jamesport. No scheduled visitation is planned. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Jamesport. Rosetta was born March 29, 1931 and raised in Jamesport. She attended school at Jamesport and college at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, where she received her teaching certificate. Her first teaching position was in Wathena, Kan., teaching home economics. Two years later Rosetta moved to Atchison, Kan., where she taught all the clothing classes to both junior and senior high students. Rosetta married Fred Clark on June 12, 1956, in Atchison. Rosetta moved to North Kansas City and took a position with the Gas Service Company as a

Courthouse News Viking lots #446, #447 and #1684 from Carl Hughes as trustee of the Hughes Family Irrevocable Trust, to Hughes Haven LLC. Beneficiary Deeds Partial lot in Gallatin from Velma M. Maddox to Charles Alan Maddox and Larry Gene Maddox; Lake Viking lot #204 from Sean and Alix Kumer to Sean and Alix Kumer; tracts in Colfax Township from Ruth I. Gavin-Horn to Robert T. Cavanaugh Jr. and Christopher Rapp. T rustee’ s Deed under Active Trust Tracts in Union Township from Gerald Wayne Clevenger, successor trustee of the Nina R. Clevenger Trust, to 4Boys Investments LLC; tract in Union Township from Gerald W. Clevenger, trustee of the Gerald W. Clevenger Trust, to 4Boys Investments LLC.

home service representative. Fred accepted a position in Nevada, Mo., to help start a new bank, so Rosetta resigned from the Gas Service Company and moved with Fred to Nevada. Rosetta had a child, William Clark, on Sept. 1, 1959. After a short period of time in Nevada, the couple moved to Gladstone. Rosetta taught at Antioch Junior High School. Six years later, the family moved to Kearney. Rosetta began teaching home economics at the Kearney middle school. Rosetta retired after 11 years of teaching to look after her elderly parents. Upon the passing of both her parents, Fred and Rosetta moved to Sun Lakes, Ariz., to be closer to their family. Fred passed away in April of 2011, and Rosetta moved to Copper Creek Memory Care home. Survivors include her son, William Reed Clark, daughter-inlaw, Karen J. Clark, and granddaughter, Kimberly Rose Clark. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson Foundation in care of the funeral home.

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Quit Claim Deeds Tract in Union Township from Roger and Deisy Clevenger and Gerald W. Clevenger, trustee of the Gerald W. Clevenger Trust, to 4Boys investments LLC; tract in Union Township from Gerald Wayne Clevenger, successor trustee of the Nina R. Clevenger Trust, to 4Boys Investments LLC; tract in Union Township from Gerald Wayne Clevenger, successor trustee of the Nina R. Clevenger Trust, to McBee Farms LC. W arranty Deeds Lake Viking lots #446, #447 and #1684 from Cheryl and Carl Hughes to Carl A. Hughes; Lake Viking lots #446, #447 and #1684 from Carl and Cheryl Hughes to Carl A. Hughes as trustee of the Hughes Family Irrevocable Trust; tract in Sheridan Township from Dale and Dorothy Russell to

Michael and Kristine Smith; partial lot in Gallatin from Firman Jr. and Patricia Mall to Tricia Deann Smyser; tract in Jamesport Township from Toby and Barbara Mast to David and Karen Troyer; tract in Liberty Township from Danny and Kimberly Smith to Danny and Kimberly Smith, trustees of the Danny and Kim Smith Qualified Spousal Trust.

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Winter Band & Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. Tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 13) in high school gym

MU basketball team matches last season’s win total By Benjamin Herrold In some ways, Missouri’s win over Green Bay on Saturday night was a pretty typical December non-conference game at Mizzou Arena. Like most teams, Missouri (8-2) has some of these games sprinkled throughout the non-conference schedule, matchups with teams from nonpower conferences that are mostly just there to pad the Tigers’ win total while giving the visiting teams a nice payday. Aside from the grim recent seasons in Missouri basketball, these games are usually lopsided, and Missouri rolled to a 100-77 win over the Phoenix (3-5), capped by a three-pointer from walk-on Adam Wolf to get the Tigers to triple digits. Green Bay grabbed an early lead on some hot shooting, but this was not a super competitive game. Missouri won comfortably, as expected. It was just a fun, feelgood night at the Arena. What made Saturday noteworthy was, on Dec. 9, the Tigers equaled their win total from last season. Last season, Missouri went 8-24, and picked up that eighth win in dramatic fashion on March 8, in the SEC Tourna-

ment. Of course, just getting to eight wins doesn’t mean much, and first-year Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said as much after the game. But it’s fascinating footnote that shows how rapidly the Missouri basketball game has turned around. Last season was incredibly sparse crowds, an avalanche of losses and some concession stands in the Arena closed down because they were grossly unnecessary for the size of the crowd. This season has seen season tickets sold out, lively crowds and wins. If Missouri had been able to hold on to its 16-point lead over West Virginia with eight minutes left to go in late November, the Tigers would probably be ranked. The turnaround was a whirlwind, from Martin being named head coach, to top recruit Michael Porter Jr. deciding to attend Missouri, to several talented players following him to Columbia. Of course, Porter suffered a back injury and is likely out for the season after a don’t-blink-oryou’ll-miss-it two minute stint in the season opener against Iowa

State. But the Tigers have plenty of other newcomers contributing, including Porter’s younger brother, Jontay, who reclassified up a year to be a college freshman this year. Jontay has shown some offensive skills, but he has consistently hit the glass going for rebounds. Freshman Jeremiah Tilmon has had a big impact inside with his length and offensive skills. Kassius Robertson, a transfer from Canisius, has been a steady contributor. Kassius from Canisius is shooting a sizzling .466 on three-pointers. The Tigers are also getting good contributions from players who endured all the losing in previous seasons, including Kevin Puryear and Jordan Geist. Missouri needs to develop more steady point guard play, but the Tigers have a lot of positive indications early on. This team has NCAA Tournament potential. After a week off for finals, the Tigers return to action on Saturday night at Mizzou Arena when they host North Florida (7:30 p.m., SEC Network).

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NOTICE Declaration o Candidac or Da iess SD # In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is herby given to qualified voters of Daviess County SD #2, that the General Municipal Election for the office of Board Members, will be held on the 3rd day of April, 2018, to vote for the Board Member positions to serve for a term of 3 years for sub-district #2 and sub-district #3. Candidates filing for a Board Member position, may file in the office of Daviess County SD #2, located at 502 A South Main Street, Gallatin, Missouri, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays, beginning December 12, 2017, and closing at 5 pm January 16, 2018. The office will be closed both Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018, for the holidays.

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285: J acob Reuter ( M) won by forfeit. 1 06: O pen 1 1 3: Ross Critten ( G) won by forfeit. 1 20: Ayden Wayne ( G) pinned Treyton Paris. 1 26: Kade Wilmes ( M) pinned Diego H uerta. 1 32: Rian Critten ( G) pinned L ara Brannan-Cole. 1 38: Drayton H arris ( G) pinned Connor Weiss. 1 45: Caleb Boyd ( G) won by forfeit. 1 52: Gaven Gray-Walker ( G) won by forfeit. 1 60: Tom Crouse ( G) won by forfeit. 1 70: O wen Schweiz er ( G) pinned J arrett Partridge. 1 82: J ackson Sanders ( M) 6-4 over Gage Wright. 1 9 5: J onathan Carder ( G) won by forfeit. 220: Graydee Rains ( G) pinned J acob Search. hibition ra den eattie pinned Ty Becker. hibition acob aize pinned Ashton Coulter. hibition righam teele pinned Aiden Cullin. hibition aleb gcopra pinned Ashton Coulter. hibition od rnold pinned Beau Gillespie.

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Winston Students of the Month exhibit patience inston teachers identified the ollo ing students or doing an e emplary j ob of demonstrating the character trait of “ patience.” L eft to right are lare hristensen first grade nzo ille second grade l ssa atson fi th grade aige ang si th grade ummer aln ourth grade; V anessa Weigand, third grade; Madi Reynolds, kindergarten. N ot pictured: Kenz y H iley, preschool.

1 05: O pen 1 1 3: Ross Critten ( G) pinned Chance Cummings. 1 20: Radley Reed ( H ) 1 1 -3 over Ayden Wayne. 1 26: Diego H uerta ( G) won by forfeit. 1 32: Rian Critten ( G) won by forfeit. 1 38: Drayton H arris ( G) won by forfeit. 1 45: Caleb Boyd ( G) 7-1 over Derek Aikin. 1 52: L ane H orinek ( H ) pinned Gaven Gray-Walker. om rouse - o er li H arper. 1 70: O wen Schweiz er ( G) pinned Daniel Ragle. 1 82: Gage Wright ( G) 1 4-5 over H unter Blackburn. 1 9 5: J onathan Carder ( G) won by forfeit. 220: Graydee Rains ( G) 8-3 over Kenny Pulley. 285: O pen

December’s Holiday Hoops biggest ever with 71 games The schedule for the High School Holiday Hoops 2017 has been released and will feature 71 games, beginning on Dec. 16 and ending on Dec. 30. Gallatin teams will tip off against counterparts from Green City on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The Lady Bulldogs will play at 7 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest at 8:30 p.m.

Gallatin’s boys will also take on East Buchanan to make up a game postponed on Nov. 17. That game will be played at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23. Tri-County teams will face Brashear at 7 p.m. (girls) and 8:30 p.m. (boys) on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Gilman City squads will face King City on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. (girls) and noon

(boys). Pattonsburg teams will take on East Harrison on the final day of the event, Saturday, Dec. 30. The girls will play at 10:30 a.m., followed by the boys at noon. The schedule released is tentative and subject to change. Any games that are cancelled will not be made up.

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North Daviess crowns Barnwarming royalty The N orth Daviess FFA Chapter held their annual Barnwarming on Dec. 2. Senior N icole Robinson was crowned Barnwarming Q ueen and senior Dakota Boe was crowned King. J unior FFA member Sue Prater was crowned Princess and J unior FFA member L ogan Malott was crowned Prince. All students enj oyed dancing, eating, and socializ ing with other FFA members. N orth Daviess FFA Advisor is RayAnn Armstrong. Pictured left to right, bottom row, Kylana Clair, Q ueen Candidate, N athan Wynne, King Candidate; middle row, Sue Prater, Princess, L ogan Malott, Prince; top row, N icole Robinson, Q ueen, and Dakota Boe, King. Submitted by Destiny Blackburn, Chapter Reporter.

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Bulldogs drop two, including GRC opener Putnam County may have been without last year’s star, Calvin Heidenwith, but the Midgets still had enough firepower Tuesday night to triumph over Gallatin, 74-65, in the Grand River Conference East Division opener for both teams. The Bulldogs led, 28-25, near the end of the second quarter but it was the third period that was their downfall. The Midgets converted a pair of three-point shots late in the first half to take a 3128 lead, then went on a 13-3 tear to take control of the contest on their own court. Gallatin made a late charge in the fourth period after buckets by Tristen Gibson, Colin Beck and Jett Simmons narrowed the gap to 71-65 with under a minute to play. The Midgets were able to convert three of four attempts from the free throw line to close out the game. Simmons paced Gallatin with 22 points. Gibson shot 80% from both the field and the foul line in his career-best game, finishing with 16 points. Simmons, Beck and Dylan Burns each pulled down seven rebounds for the Bulldogs, who fell to 2-5 overall on the season. The Bulldogs made a run at the Mules in the second half but Lathrop hit enough late free throws to come away with a 5748 non-conference win, thanks to a big height advantage and 52% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs trailed by as

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Patrick McN ickle drew a second q uarter foul after slipping inside L athrop’s Grant L ewis. many as 17 points late in the second quarter but they were able to equal to their entire first half output with a 20-point third quarter. The Mules hit only six of 14 free throws down the stretch but it was enough to preserve the win. Jett Simmons canned 24 points to lead all scorers. Gabe Cole added 10 points for Gallatin. The Mules were able to present the Bulldogs with matchup problems inside and outside. Brock Lewis, a 6’4’ guard, hit three treys in the second quarter as part of his 17-point, team-leading effort. Blake Gordon added 12 points for Lathrop. Grant Lewis, a 6’6” forward, paced the Mules in rebounding and added eight points. The Bulldogs travel to Princeton on Friday to face the Tigers before returning home next Tuesday to face Trenton in a rematch of the GIT semifinals.

Gallatin’s Lady Bulldogs set a torrid pace Tuesday night on their way to a solid victory over Putnam County in their Grand River Conference opener. Karley Salmon and Kelsey Maxwell combined for nine of the game’s first points and staked the Lady Bulldogs to a 13-0 lead on their way to a 61-30 win in Unionville. Gallatin notched 32 points before Putnam County broke double figures late in the second quarter. A 20-10 GHS third quarter scoring advantage helped clear the bench in the fourth quarter. The Lady Bulldogs were spoton from the field and foul line, hitting 43% of their 51 shots and converting 16 of 18 tries from the charity stripe. Maxwell finished with a gamehigh 16 points that included only one miss in nine free throw attempts. Briar Roll made the most of her minutes off the bench, tallying 12 points. Salmon finished with nine points and Courtney Shubert chipped in eight for the Lady Bulldogs, who take a 7-1 overall record into Friday’s action. Gallatin’s height advantage and ability to substitute freely proved to be a big factor in Monday night’s 45-25 win over Lathrop. The only thing slow about Monday’s girls’ game was the speed at which points went up on the scoreboard in the first quarter. Gallatin led, 9-6, after eight minutes of action but used a 9-3 run, to take an 18-9 lead with two minutes to play in the first half.

The Lady Mules hit only two of 17 shots from the field in the first half, including their final 15 after taking a 4-2 lead three minutes into the contest.

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SCOREBOARD Dec. 7 -12 P attonsb urg Gilman girls 37, P’burg 31 Kadence J ohnson ( P) 1 3 pts. L indsey Snuffer ( GC) 1 1 pts. P’burg boys 62, Gilman 43 Peyton J ones ( P) 1 6 pts. L ogan Pankau ( P) 1 4 pts. Kaleb Bj ornlie ( GC) 1 4 pts. Cornelius Peery ( GC) 1 2 pts. Braymer girls 57, P’burg 31 P’burg boys 76, Braymer 53

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H ayley Michael foils a layup attempt by L athrop’s Madelyn V onderfecht. Gallatin’s ability to limit Lathrop to one-shot possessions showed up on the final rebound tally. The Lady Bulldogs swept the boards for 44 rebounds while limiting the Lady Mules to 26, including only seven on the offensive end. Kelsey Maxwell pulled down six rebounds and led a balanced GHS scoring attack with 10 points. Megan Cox and Karley Salmon each added seven to the Lady Bulldog total. Cora Stout chipped in six points to go with a team-high nine rebounds. The Lady Bulldogs take on Princeton on Friday and look to avenge their only loss of the season, to Trenton, next Tuesday at home.

Polo girls 38, Winston 32 Ashley N oel 1 2 pts. Sophie Pliley 1 1 pts. N . H arrison girls 55, Winston 43 Winston boys 65, N . H arrison 44 Cy U the 32 pts. J acob L ewis 21 pts. Grundy Co. girls 67, Winston 43 Winston boys 61 , Grundy Co. 24 L ewis 23 pts. U the 22 pts.

G i lm an Ci ty Gilman girls 37, U nion Star 23 Megan Cottrell 23 pts. Gilman boys 57, U nion Star 23 Mitch Sievering 21 pts. Cornelius Peery 1 6 pts. Kaleb Bj ornlie 1 1 pts.

G allati n J V B ask etb all Dec. 5 -12 Gallatin girls 41 , N . Andrew 1 6 Caragan Baker 1 5 pts. Addison Burns 1 0 pts. Gallatin girls 32, Princeton 1 7 Baker 1 3 pts. Gallatin girls 33, Putnam Co. 1 3 Baker 1 4 pts. Princeton boys 39 , Gallatin 31 H aden Bradford 8 pts. L andon Corwin 8 pts. Gallatin boys 50, S. H arrison 32 Corwin 23 pts. J ohnny Stout 1 4 pts. P’burg boys 31 , Gallatin 25 Corwin 1 1 pts. L athrop boys 53, Gallatin 29

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of Angel Critten, will be presenting their Christmas program on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. There will be a fellowship following the children’s program. G allati n U ni ted Meth odi st Jan Johnson, organist, played the prelude as Maddox lit the candles and Pastor Mike Tipton welcomed the congregation with prayer. Phil and Nancy Tate lit the Advent candle of Peace. Jan and Mady played a special during the offertory on the organ and piano. The children of Gallatin and Jamesport churches presented their Christmas program, “The Midnight Miracle.” Dec. 13 the children in Kid’s Quest will be going to the nursing home after their snacks. Dec. 13 is Advent Bible study at the church at 7 p.m. There will be no December carryout dinner. F ri ends i n Ch ri st Shonna Morrison led the opening, and Peggy Earnst uplifted us in prayer. Praise songs were “Away in a Manger” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” We began a new sermon series, “Welcome to Wonderland,” by Andy Stanley from North Point Church in Atlanta, Ga. The message was called “Center of the World” and was based on Hebrews 4:14 and 12:1. Mike and Peggy Earnst led the advent reading and lighting of the advent candles. Small group time followed the message. P attonsb urg Ch ri sti an Bro. Terry Oliphant’s morning message was from Luke 1:26-45 “The Birth of Jesus Foretold.” Prayer requests were for Dave and Mary Mott, Trevor Teel, Don and Irene Harris, Ronald Harris, Larry Maloney, Althea Rhoads, Ronny Cornett, Morgan Hightree, Carolyn Clay, Rev. Richard Green, Christy Amos, Angela Thurman, Martin Zimmerman, Leonard Gray, Dale Stogdill, Rylan Burnet, Justin Flint, Barbara Macy, Cliff Smith, Debbie Applegate, and the family of Tanner Ward. O li ve B ap ti st Brother David Leeper’s Sunday message was “The Awesome Power

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of God” from Psalm 8. Sunday afternoon service is at 3 p. m. The message was “The Lord Sees Our Heart” from Luke 11. Wednesday evening service is postponed till spring. Please bring items by next Sunday for our annual Christmas boxes. Our youth Christmas program will be Dec. 17, at 10 a.m., followed by a fellowship dinner. Lottie Moon Christmas offerings will be accepted throughout the month of December. G allati n F i rst Ch ri sti an First Christian Church began the 8:20 a.m. worship service with the praise team leading the congregation in song. Carl Carder shared announcements and lead opening prayer. The Copple family read the Advent reading at the 8:20 a.m. service, and Jerry and Kathy Frost read the Advent reading at the 10:50 a.m. service. Pastor Corey Norman preached from John 4:21-24, “Red Letter – Lift Your Hands,” at both services. The Quarterly Choir will perform at the Dec. 24 service; practice is Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Live Free worship will not meet during December. Prayer concerns this week are for Sharon Bradley, Dean Bowers, and Glen Burton. L ak e V i k i ng Pastor Robert Nelson continued his series on “When the Time was Right” this week during the morning worship service, from Isaiah 7:10-16. The special music “You’re Standing on Holy Ground” was by Sherry and Kyle Parkhurst. The food drive will continue through next Sunday. Please bring non-perishable food items as well as cleaning supplies to the church. These items will be donated to the food pantry and distributed to those in need within our community. The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Youth Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the Adult Bible Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. Lake Viking Church is located just outside the east entrance to Lake Vi-

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orothy says, thank you so much to the elves that helped her get her winter wood split, stacked and covered for the season. A big thank you and Merry Christmas! king. Our Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10 a.m. Lake Viking Church will host a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service beginning at 6 p.m., Dec. 24. There will also be a New Year’s Eve fellowship with games and refreshments on Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. until midnight. Come when you can and leave when you must. F ai rvi ew Fairview opened with prayers for Don Covert, Randy, Leo Lang, Jerry Steele, Dixie Alexander, JD Van Curen, LaVelle Garrett, Rev. Richard Greene, Joan Perkins, Jim Bird, Dennis House, Lis McCormick, George Taylor, and Bonnie Bridgeman. Prayer was by Vanda Davis. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Marilyn Searcy accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Worship opened with singing “Doxology” and “Gloria Patri.” Prayer was by Raymond Searcy. Hymn, “It Came upon a Midnight Clear,” and offering prayer was by Betty McFee. The Christmas program “Jesus” was presented by the children. Adults read scriptures and poem. Kennedy Harding, Jerimiah Landry and Alyssa Batson sang “Away in a Manger” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Hymn, “O Holy Night,“ was sung by Pastor and Elizabeth. Scripture was John 3:15-17 and message was “Eternity with Jesus” by Pastor Shadrach Landry. Closing hymn, “Joy to the World,” and prayer was by Raymond Searcy. Treat bags and cookies were given to all for Christmas.

Blasts from the Past Compiled by Sports E ditor Dennis Cox Dec. 12, 20 0 7 Winter struck early and hard when rainfall turned snowy roadways into slush and falling temperatures then layered ice over a large area of North Missouri. An estimated 150 homes in Daviess County, including an east Gallatin neighborhood at the end of Mill St., are still without electricity as this newspaper is printed. Gallatin School and businesses are closed while utility crews work ‘round the clock to return services as soon as possible. More than 2,000 students from 24 high schools across 11 states, including Gallatin, will ring in the New Year Texas-style at the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival, Dec. 30, 2007, through Jan. 1, 2008, in Dallas. Dec. 10 , 19 9 7 Fire totally destroyed Gallatin Extruded Protein Company early Saturday morning. Business owner J. D. Dowell said he received a call about 2:30 a.m. after a motorist driving along Hwy. 6 noticed the fire. The state fire marshal determined the blaze originated from a fuse box located in the bathroom of the metal building. Gallatin basketball fans celebrated with junior Tray Whitt when the buzzer sounded at the end of Saturday night’s championship game of the Gallatin Invitational Tournament. Whitt was justifiably named the tournament’s most valuable player only moments after his five-foot baseline shot rolled in ahead of the buzzer to lift Gallatin to a 5048 victory over South Harrison. Dec. 16 , 19 87 The idea of constructing a new interstate highway linking Kansas City to Chicago is being revived by Chillicothe interests. A Chicago-Kansas City link is not a new idea and was considered

at one time, defunct. A Peoria, Ill., organization, however, has resurrected interest in the link. Chillicothe is suggesting that Highway 36 be converted into an interstate across Northern Missouri to line with existing highways in Illinois to Chicago. Local law enforcement officers were among those on alert unexpectedly Saturday night when apparently a rocket used to launch a Soviet satellite burned up in the atmosphere. The event caused vivid streaks of light in the night sky. People from Montana to Mississippi reported the “fireworks.” Dec. 14 , 19 7 7 The Gallatin varsity boys’ basketball team posted their first conference win last week over Worth County, 72-59, at Grant City. The Bulldogs boasted four players in double figures. James Olney led the attack with 21, followed by Jerald Uthe with 18. Mike Shuler and Eric Grywusiewicz pumped in 11 and 10 points, respectively. Frank Harpster has received the Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association’s Seed Stock Producer of the Year Award. The 160-acre Harpster

& Sons Registered Angus Cattle Farm is at Kidder. The Chamber of Commerce gave away another $250 in “Christmas Bucks” Monday and the $100 winner was Ben L. Wells of Gallatin. Other winners included Jewell Swofford, Gallatin, $75; Donna King, Jameson, $50; and Lawrence Adkison, Jameson, $25. Dec. 14 , 19 6 7 Area members of the InterCounty Telephone Company family gathered at the McDonald Tearoom Friday night to pay tribute to Floyd Bridges of Gallatin who retired Sunday following 46 years of faithful service. The first two homes to be built at Lake Viking are nearing completion. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Teel received the first deed issued for property purchased at Valkyrie Valley. Their new home represents a sizeable investment. Their builder is Hardy Linville. The second new home is owned by Richard Cox of Mission, Kansas. Friday and Saturday at the Courter Theatre, Sonny and Cher in “Good Times.” Dec. 11, 19 5 7 Mary Margaret Dix won first

place in the county library’s poster contest, marking the library’s 10th birthday. Lelia Youtsey, Winston school, took second. Johnny Daniels, Allen Ballew and Ronald Rice of the Pattonsburg school, combined their talents to win third place. The Gallatin Bulldogs scored a 30-17 victory over the Trenton Bulldogs. The starting lineup for Gallatin was Bill Grove, center; Sammy Swofford, John Mort and Dean Gordon, forwards; Jim Houghton and Joe Froman, guards. Mort and Gordon share the fifth spot. Dec. 11, 19 4 7 At the first annual father-son dinner of the Daviess County Boy Scout organization, held recently at the McDonald Tearoom, a highlight of the evening’s program was the presentation of an Eagle Scout award to Howard Houghton, Gallatin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Houghton. Johnny Brown, stellar pass catcher and ace defensive wingman of the Gallatin Bulldogs, earned a place on the nine-man Grand River Conference all-star football team, the only first team berth allotted to Gallatin.

Winston Christmas Concert Dec. 14

The Winston preschool through 12th grade Christmas concert is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. The high school band needs to be in the band room by 5:15 p.m., and the elementary band will need to be in the band room by 5:30 p.m. All other elementary students will need to be in their classes by 5:45 p.m. The senior class will be hosting a free-will donation dinner from 4-6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The menu includes roasted pork, cheesy potato casserole, seasoned green beans, homemade dinner rolls and desserts. Homecoming is on Friday, Dec. 15. The varsity basketball teams will be playing Gilman City. Games start at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, is an early dismissal day. School will be dismissed at 12:35 p.m. There will be no school from Dec. 22-Jan. 3; classes will resume on Jan. 4.

‘Rejoice’ this Sunday at Gallatin Baptist The Celebration Choir of First Baptist Church of Gallatin will present their annual Christmas cantata during the morning worship service at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. This year’s project is entitled “Rejoice!” and contains six contemporary anthems chronicling the birth of Jesus, the angels’ rejoicing, and our reception and worship of the King of kings. The 18-voice choir is directed by Linda Arnold. The church is located at 511 W. Richardson Street in Gallatin. Everyone is welcome. Come catch the spirit of Christmas!

Christmas cantata at Cameron Methodist The Cameron United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, directed by Mr. Cooper Bald, will present their annual Christmas Cantata at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The church is located at 201 North Pine in Cameron. “At Last Noel” will take you through the events leading to the birth of our King. The long wait was over and when he arrived, he was neither a warrior or holy priest, but a baby. He did not arrive with a mighty army from heaven but as an infant born in a manger. With a children’s live nativity, an inspiring soundtrack and breathtaking large screen images, the CUMC choir invites you to this admission free event, celebrating this glorious season.

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Learn how to grow, market ‘shrooms As mentioned in my last column, we will be having a special track about mushrooms at the Great Plains Growers Conference in St. Joseph. The date will be Jan. 12, 2018. The conference will be held Jan. 11-13 with Tim Baker other topics. This will be the third year for our mushroom workshop. We will be covering topics on growing and marketing mushrooms, as well as wild harvesting mushrooms for your own use. Our first speaker will be Gregory Ormsby Mori, with the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. He will be bringing two presentations. The first will be covering the basics of growing mushrooms in a forest farming practice. His second talk will continue with thoughts on marketing and the economics of growing mushrooms for sale. Everyone is familiar with the fact that some mushrooms should not be consumed because they are toxic or even deadly. But did you know that there is a lot of exciting research on the health benefits of other, beneficial mushrooms? Heather Hal-

len-Adams, from the University of Nebraska, will be with us to discuss this topic. She will also bring a second presentation on tips for finding wild mushrooms. She is on the speaker bureau of the North American Mycological Association. We will also hear from Brittany Martinez, who is the chair of the Kansas City chapter of the Missouri Mycological Society (MOMS). Joining a local mycological association, such as MOMS, is a great way to learn about the world of mushrooms. They also will go on forays from time to time to find those delicious morsels of culinary delight. Finally, the conference always likes to include a grower who can give practical advice to potential and seasoned growers alike. Jason Braunecker and his wife have been growing and marketing mushrooms for several years, and have an interesting story to tell. For more information about the conference and a registration form, call the Buchanan County Extension office at (816) 279-1691. You may also register on-line and find additional information on our web site at: http:// www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.

Cold and wet or mild and dry winter?

Over 9,000 shoeboxes sent to children around globe via Samaritan’s Purse Volunteers from the St. Joseph Area Team are celebrating the record-breaking collection of 9,100 gift-filled shoeboxes that will remind children around the world they are loved and not forgotten. The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, surpassed last year’s St. Joseph Area Team donations of shoebox gifts. The St. Joseph Area Team is now thanking the Gallatin community for their generous contributions which are already on their way to children in need worldwide. For many of these children, the shoebox gift will be the first gift they ever receive. Although collections have finished for the season, there is still time to pack a shoebox gift online for children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine.

Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanpurse. org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. They can also donate $9 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Another way to share the gift of giving is by purchasing a $25 gift card for a family member or friend so they can join in the excitement of Operation Christmas Child by packing a shoebox online. These shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys—are delivered to children in some of the hardest-to-reach countries around the world.

What’s the weather going to be like this winter? Who knows! Here are some of the more popular predictors. O ld F arm er’ s A lm anac The following is the 2018 long range weather forecast for Columbia and the Heartland Region.... Winter will be milder than normal, with above-normal precipitation and snowfall. The coldest periods will be from late November into early December, from late December into early January, and in early February. The snowiest periods will be in mid-November, early to mid- and late December, and early February. N O A A You can probably leave the long underwear in storage if you live in the South. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says two-thirds of the continental US will likely experience warmer-than-normal conditions. The East Coast has anywhere from a 33%-40% chance of having an above-average winter. This doesn’t mean a cold snap or two won’t happen, it’s just less likely. The Northern Plains and Northwest are the only locations the CPC thinks the winter season will be below average. The rest of the continental US has equal chances of experiencing a normal winter — meaning residents there will have equal chances of having above, near or below-normal temperatures. A ccuW eath er Arctic blasts are set to freeze the northern Plains this winter with temperatures sinking to subzero levels on a regular basis. Temperatures could plum-

met to minus 30 F at times in the Dakotas, AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said. However, the frigid conditions are a trade-off for less snowfall. The winter of 2016/2017 spawned colossal storms, dropping 140 percent of normal snowfall over the northern Plains and northern Rockies, according to Pastelok. This year will feature much less snow and drier conditions overall.

Bethene “ Bea” C rawford 1 9 2 3 – 2 0 1 7 Bethene “Bea” (Grogan) Crawford, 94, Cameron, formerly of St. Joseph, died Dec. 12, 2017, in Cameron. Visitation is scheduled for Dec. 16 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Graveside services will at 2 p.m. at St. John Cemetery north of Livonia. Bea was born on Feb. 6, 1923, to Hobart and Gladys (Horn) Grogan on the family farm northwest of Livonia. Bea attended country school and graduated from Livonia High School in the spring of 1941. On July 24, 1945, in Kirksville, Bea was united in marriage to James E. Crawford. Their family lived in several communities where James was serving Evangelical United Brethren Churches and then United Methodist Churches. Bea worked as a school cook in the communities that they lived, and also at Camp Galilee in Eldorado Springs during summer church camp. Communities they served included: Kirksville; Brashear; Creighton; Roanoke, La.; Eldorado Springs; Gallatin; Altamont; and St. Joseph. Bea called St. Joseph home for 35 years. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in St. Joseph for over 30 years. Bea served as a church trustee and was a member of the United Methodist Women. Bea retired from Sherwood Medical Industries in Elwood, Kan., in 1991 to help care for her grandchildren and her ailing mother. Bea was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harley Grogan, John Grogan, infant brothers, Paul and Carl; and nephew David Woods. Survivors include son, Stanley Crawford and wife Gina of Orlando, Fla.; daughter, Sharla Stith and husband Robin of Polo; sister, Beverly Woods and husband Jay of Yuma, Ariz.; sister, Pat Webster and husband Larry of Glenwood; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Saint John Cemetery which may be left at or mailed to Stith Family Funeral Home, 301 E. Elm Street, Polo.

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Missouri enrolls in foster care study This week the First Lady announced that the Missouri Children’s Division is enrolled in a new and innovative study on foster parent recruitment and retention. It is a new research study examining the attitudes and experiences of hundreds of foster and adoptive parents in Missouri. Dr. Elise Dallimore, the lead researcher for the project, has said, “never before has there been a study that looks at foster parent recruitment and retention on this scale.” The First Lady’s statement is below: Today, we met with Missouri’s Foster Care and Adoption board. It’s made up of foster and adoptive parents from every corner of the state, and we’re thankful to each of them for volunteering their time to help us improve how the state works with foster families. One of the things we’ve heard loud and clear is that foster parents want their role to be respected and valued. The statistics aren’t great – nationwide, as many as 60% of foster parents quit within a year. We want that to change. We want foster parents to know that they are respected, trusted, and valued as they step up to protect and care for our kids. And we want to fix things that are driving them away from foster parenting unnecessarily.

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Olivia, Oliver... Jennifer, Michael The following table shows the five most frequent given names in Missouri for male and female births in 2016. The number to the right of each name is the number of occurrences in the data. The source is a 100% sample based on Social Security card application data as of March 2017. G i rls Olivia 401; Emma 384; Charlotte 319; Harper 297; Ava 286 B oy s William 370; Liam 342; Mason 338; Noah 320; Oliver 320 Here are the most popular baby names in the year 1980 for Missouri. G i rls Jennifer 1,420; Amanda 1,151; Sarah 853; Jessica 733; Melissa 720 B oy s Michael 1,481; Jason 1,208; Christopher 1,174; Matthew 1,041; Joshua 1,026.

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A Winston inventor’s horse-drawn road scraper patented 100+ years ago It won’t be long now before the Missouri Department of Transportation begins scraping the highways of snow and ice. They’ll use the latest equipment — snow-removal trucks equipped with plows, wing plows, salt brine and rock salt spreaders. But did you know that back in the summer of 1904, Sylvester R. Johnson of Winston patented his own version of a road scraper? Sylvester’s patent introduction reads thus: Be it known that I, SYLVESTER R. JOHNSON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Winston, in the county of Daviess and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Road-Scrapers; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same. Sylvester claims his invention will be found useful for a great variety of purposes, as in roadbuilding, excavating earth, etc. He also notes that his invention consists of certain novel features of combination and construction of parts.

Sylvester says the main object of his invention, among others, is to provide a machine of the character specified which will be found reliably efficient in scraping up the earth and moving it to a point desired, as in road-building. A further object of his invention is to place the scraper-blade under the complete control of the operator, whereby it may be elevated. Draft horses would be attached in the usual manner, he says. Sylvester says the farmer can readily improvise a good part of the machine right at his own home. He adds that it can be made cheaply and expeditiously and made of any suitable material and any desired size. His witnesses were Mamie Eads and Ouas (unreadable) S. Davis. We don’t know what happened to Sylvester’s machine… or to Sylvester for that matter. H. L. Johnson, was the postmaster at Winston at one time and established the Winston Sentinel. His parents were Sylvester and Celestia (DeMow) Johnson. Is that the same Sylvester?

An ultra light aircraft that crashed in a field in Buchanan County on Dec. 2 was piloted by Randy Reynolds, a 1970 Gallatin High School graduate. Randy was the son of Jesse Reynolds of Gallatin. Randy’s brother, Ron Reynolds, stated that Randy lived and worked in St. Joseph after leaving Gallatin. Randal K., 65, leaves behind grown twin children, Brian (Ashley) Reynolds of Topeka, Kan., and Candice (James) Reynolds and her daughter, Lillian Grace Reynolds, of Peculiar. Randy’s wife Maria passed away about five years ago. A small remembrance gathering will be held on Dec. 16 in St. Joe. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop H Headquarters received a report from the Buchanan County Communication Center of a small aircraft that crashed approximately four miles south of St. Joseph on Dec. 2. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department, and emergency rescue personnel responded to the area and located a single engine ultra light aircraft crashed in a field just west of Route JJ. Randy was the only occupant of the aircraft. Ron noted: “It was a great shock that this tragedy occurred just as he was thinking about retiring and spending time traveling and visiting campgrounds he and Maria would have liked to visit.”

Super moon by Cindy Barker of Altamont.

Christmas Around The Square

Moon, yes, sunshine, not so much: most miserable day forecast Jan. 4 Ain’t no Sunshine… Missourians can expect their darkest and coldest day on January 4. Weather stats taken from the last 30 years pinpoint on which day each state is forecast to experience the coldest temperature and least amount of solar energy. Sleepopolis painstakingly researched the last 30 years of weather data to find out exactly on which date we can expect the lowest temperatures and least amount of solar energy – that is – the most miserable day of the year. It turns out that statistically, The Show-Me State can expect

its coldest day on Jan. 22 (33°F); the darkest day on Dec. 18; and therefore the most miserable day of the year on Jan. 4, 2018 (based on an average of the coldest and darkest day). But different states will experience their most miserable days on separate dates. The oceanic climate of the West Coast, for example, means Washington is going to be the first state to experience their most miserable day on Dec. 22. East Coast states however will have to hold on a little bit longer for the inevitable day to arrive, as it’s not due until the new year (Jan. 11).

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Central Dispatch for Emergency Services Daviess County Central 9-1-1 Notice is hereby given that the Central Dispatch for Emergency Services of Daviess County will open filing for the purpose of electing for four (4) year terms for the following positions: two (2) Board Members for District #1 and one (1) Board Member for District #2, with said positions to be elected at the Municipal Election on April 3, 2018. All candidates must file at the Daviess County Central 9-1-1 Office in the Daviess County Courthouse Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the exception of Courthouse closings for Holidays. Filing will open on December 12, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. and close January 16, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house in Hale. No pets. $300/month. Deposit required. Evening calls only 660-745-3538

Detailer Help Needed. Lake Viking Marine is Looking for a New Detailer. Competitive Pay & Great Working Environment. Send resume to randy@lakevikingmarine. com DIRECTOR OF NURSING. Competitive wages & benefits. Apply in person or online at www.grandriverhealthcare.com Grand River Health Care 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe 64601 Drivers: $5,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! Unique Flatbed or DryVan Fleet! Excellent Annual Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits! 1yr Class-A CDL Call: 1-855856-7985 Help Wanted: Cook, Hamilton Head Start, 29 hours/ week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application, or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. FosterAdopt Connect is currently seeking a Licensing Worker for our Chillicothe, Missouri office. To apply, visit www.fosteradopt.org or call 816-659-9377. Drivers: $5,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! OTR, Flatbed, Regional & Point to Point Lanes!!! Comprehensive Benefits! (New hires guaranteed minimum $$$ week)! 1yr CDL-A: 1-855-350-5571 • Chainsaws• Weedeaters • Mowers • Snow Blowers

FOR RENT: 4br home in Gallatin on Prospect St. New appliances. $900/mo. Deposit $500. Can pay deposit in two parts. Call 816.649.8179.

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine.com or call 660-6633722, Lake Viking Marine. Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Gallatin Publishing Co., 609B S. Main, Gallatin.

Automotive FROST AUTOMOTIVE: Auto and truck parts & accessories. See us for all your parts needs. We also make hydraulic hoses. South side Gallatin square. 660-663-2152 Ford Ranger Pickup with 136K. Motor ruined. Tires, battery, etc. good. 2006 XLT regular cab 4x2; xlt 112” wheelbase; 2.3L EFI 14 engine; 5 spd automatic o/d trans. Would make nice fishing truck...especially if you can put motor in yourself. Call 605-2676 leave voice or text message. Best Reasonable Offer.

Business Opportunities ROOFING CONTRACTORS: Metal Roof Restoration and Flat Roof Products Manufacturer Looking for Qualified Individuals willing to receive training and install roofing systems. 40 Years of Top Quality Products and Developing Successful Business Owners. Investment Required. Training Provided. 816-425-1155

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114. STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660605-3350. CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-663-2103 or 2104.

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE by Central Boiler Inc. FREE HEAT & hot water. Eliminate monthly heating bills. Call 660-707-3866 today. (No Sunday calls, please). REACH OVER 17,000 households with your classified message in the Ad Zone ... only $7! (25 words or less). Call Gallatin 660-663-2154 or Chillicothe 660-707-1820 to place your ad! Email: ads@ gpcink.com. BASE ROCK, BLACK DIRT AND fill dirt. Huston Trucking & Construction, 660-663-3234 or 660-334-0997. Cargo trailer, all new lights and wiring, tires are in good shape. $2000 obo. Call 660973-6757 For Sale: Maytag self-cleaning stove, 50.00, Conover console piano, 350.00 OBO. 973-6995. 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 660-707-1820 or 660663-2154. Jack Russell Terrier puppies. 660-359-5468 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Pure bread 7 weeks, UTD on shots and worming. Would be great Christmas gifts. 660-868-2254 or 505-410--2115 For Sale: Miniature Buckskin pony, gelding, 500.00 OBO 973-6995

Help Wanted Mechanic Help Needed. Lake Viking Marine is Looking for a New Mechanic. Competitive Pay & Great Working Environment. Send resume to randy@ lakevikingmarine.com

Alan’s Small Engine Repair Alan will also service your equipment to get it ready for mowing season! 112 Brook St. Gallatin, MO 64640

PWSD#1 of Daviess County is accepting resumes for a part time clerk in our office. This position is for approximately 30 hours a month. Applicant should be available to work during normal weekday hours. Resumes may be mailed to PWSD#1 of Daviess County, P.O. Box 67, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 or submitted to the office at 15330 US Hwy 69, Pattonsburg. PWSD#1 of Daviess County is accepting resumes for a full time laborer in our Water Maintenance Department. Applicant should be available to work after business hours and weekends as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license. Resumes may be mailed to PWSD#1 of Daviess County, P.O. Box 67, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 or submitted to the PWSD#1 office at 15330 US Hwy 69, Pattonsburg, MO until the position is filled.

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Notices Livestock Special Auction Calendar -- Accurate, up-todate info from leading sale barns plus market reports, video, CME current prices and more all on one website: ShoMeMoreLivestock. com Mrs. Smith’s catering is taking orders for your Christmas pies (pumpkin, pecan, cherry, apple, peach, oatmeal, custard, and cream pies/meringues) and frozen crescent rolls until Dec 18th. Call 660-605-0824

Real Estate 3 Bedroom house in Utica. 1200 sq ft finished in 2016. Metal siding and roof. Double insulated walls. Double paned windows. All electric. Tile and Stainmaster carpet. Covered deck on back. $80,000 Financing must be secured before house will be shown. 660-973-3866 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Ranch style 3BR 2BA on full basement. Updated roof, kitchen, master BR/BA, central wood furnace & A/C. Fresh paint & updated flooring throughout. Large lot in family-friendly neighborhood, deck & garden spot. $65,000. 660-605-2064.

Services THE HAMILTON BANK checking/savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank. net or call 816-583-2143. New branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member. HANDYMAN - Tony Mathison. No job too small. Free estimates, Located in Hamilton. Call 816.288.1706. JULIA R. FILLEY, Attorney at Law. General Practice, Criminal Defense, Family Law, & Probate. Free Initial Consultation. West side of Gallatin Square. 660-663-2044

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Wanted Wanting to buy standing timber: Cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-358-2682 Pasture to rent. Greg Landes 660-748-5816 SILVER & GOLD COINS, dental gold, gold mountings, sterling silver, old watches & diamonds. Highest cash price paid. Junior Sandy 816-3902027.

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Trex Mart at Winston: ‘new’ truck stop, old values

It’s a Sunday morning at the Winston Trex Mart and the dining area is filling up quickly. Breakfast is a favorite. Young and old, singles and families, old customers and first timers, about 200 people all together, will be served during the course of the day. Truckers recommend the tenderloin sandwiches and hot roast beef — an openfaced sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy that’s hearty and sticks to the ribs. The food is home cooked and requires a bit of a wait. But just about everything else on this sprawling 11-acre complex at the intersection of Hwy. 69 and Interstate 35 west of Winston is designed to get the customer in, out, and on their way. Word-of-mouth is the best advertisement to pull travelers off the highways. “Truckers talk among themselves,” says Trey Mullikin, manager. ‘’If they hear of a good diner with a good staff, that’s how they know we’re here.” The truck stop gets about an equal number of passenger cars as truckers, Mr. Mullikin says. But the dynamics reflect a different impact on sales. “Individuals may buy $40 in fuel and $20 in food,” he says. “While a trucker will buy $400 in fuel and buy enough food for the whole day, plus cigarettes, drinks and snacks.” According to Lowell Hartell, sales have

been on an upward swing since he took over the business about six months ago. “Our sales have almost doubled in the past six months,” Mr. Hartell says, “We believe the business will continue to gain.” He expects to build a completely new facility in a few years. In the convenience store area, the cash registers ring up sales, while construction workers measure, hammer, saw, and drill all around them. Mr. Hartell, who lives in Camden Point, is having the truck stop extensively remodeled, including a new ceiling with more services and products added. The bathrooms are completely redone -- something, he says, was sorely needed. The truck stop has had several owners and many name changes. At one time it was a Skelly station, a Shell station and a GK Fuel Mart. The restaurant has been called Good Times and Red Bird Diner and Viking Truck Stop. It’s been a convenience store and a car shop and tire repair shop. Mr. Mullikin wouldn’t describe Trex Mart as a ‘mom and pop store’ but he says it isn’t a big national chain either. “We’re a chain, but we’re not a huge chain,” he says. “We’re privately owned.” Mr. Hartell owns 13 Trex Marts in Missouri. He got started when he partnered with two others to buy an old Stuckeys

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store. Eventually, he quit his job as a banker, bought out his partners, and expanded. The original name Travel Express was shortened to Trex. Today he employs over 200 people.

Mr. Mullikin says 21 people work at the Winston Trex Mart, 10 in the diner and 11 in the truck stop. All the help is hired locally. Mr. Mullikin’s family farm is five miles away. He lives in Winston, where his son goes to school. He is active in the school and was a strong advocate to build the new Winston School building. The family environment and local ties make a difference in customer service. “We’ve all been in the checkout line with the kid at the cash register with a cell phone in his hand,” he says. “I teach all my people to say ‘Thank you’ and ‘You’re welcome,’ and mean it. If you take care of people, they’ll take care of you. This is the first place I’ve worked where the company’s core values are actually kept, from the owner to the cashiers to the guy who mows the grass.” The biggest lift to the business would be more local fleet accounts. “Truckers come here from all over the country and it’s great that they buy their fuel here. But they don’t reinvest in the local economy. Local truckers don’t just buy fuel, they live here. They buy homes, cars, groceries and pay local taxes.” He notes that Trex Mart is one of the county’s largest employers and he thinks maybe one day it will be the largest. “It’s great to have that kind of impact,” he says.

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