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DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana cultivation facilities; Kidder cultivator listed

Robert Mazur accepts position as 43rd Judicial Circuit Marshal

Judge Daren Adkins with Officer Robert Mazur

Robert “Skeeter” Mazur recently accepted the position of 43rd Judicial Circuit Court Marshal and was sworn into office Dec. 30 by Judge Daren Adkins at the Daviess County Courthouse. Mazur will be one of only three circuit court marshals in the state of Missouri. The other two marshals are located in the 19th Judicial Circuit and the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mazur is now the chief law enforcement officer for the 43rd Circuit. As such, his duties will include managing the safety of the judges, court staff and clients of the court, and the security of court facilities. The 43rd Judicial Circuit includes Daviess, DeKalb, Clinton, Livingston and Caldwell Counties. He will provide planning, organization, staffing, di(continued on page 3)

CDs cashed for flood-damaged clarifier; PWSD#2 protests water rate increase Gallatin’s City Administrator Lance Rains has been in contact with Allstate Consultants, the sewer plant engineers with which the city has an engineering agreement. The contract with Allstate provides for an overall wastewater system evaluation. The contract includes a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) which would give the city some alternatives on how to correct a clarifier problem and an idea of what it would cost to fix it. The clarifier was damaged by flooding in May. According to Allstate’s PER, the sewer plant clarifier replacement is currently estimated at $841,230. Two water/sewer fund CDs mature on Dec. 24. The board reviewed the notices and discussed options. The board agreed to cash out both CDs and deposit them into the water/sewer fund. The CDs were $350,000 each. At least one will be used to match grant funding for the clarifier, according to Rains. A resolution was approved to amend the 2019 budget during the meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Dec. 23. The resolution recognizes additional expenditures and/or revenues, and unexpected expenses and/or revenues. An ordinance was approved adopting the budget of the City of

Gallatin for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020. Public Works Director Mark Morey provided an overview of the water plant punch list meeting that was held with Ross Construction and Snyder & Associates. Water district protests utility bill PWSD#2 is protesting their first utility payment at the increased per 1,000-gallon water rate. According to Rains, Daviess County PWSD #2 wrote “paid under protest” on the check. The city sent PWSD#2 a new contract for water sales back at the end of August. “We needed to put that in place because we had two water rate studies performed by two separate firms,” Rains noted. “Both firms gave us their suggestion on what to charge the district and they were only $.04 apart per thousand gallons. The city council used that number and factored in a percentage on top to come up with a rate of $9 per thousand to Daviess County PWSD#2. “We are in negotiations to get the contract finalized and have been waiting for Daviess County PWSD #2’s attorney to contact us with questions.” Mr. Morey commented that city crews have (continued on page 3)

The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued 60 licenses for medical marijuana cultivation facilities. Mantis9 Harvest Inc. was the only cultivator listed from Daviess County, located in Kidder. Its application was denied. The 60 facilities being licensed are the top-scoring facilities that meet all eligibility requirements as prescribed by the program rules. Focus Partners of Kansas City received the highest scores for both of the licenses it had approved. Vertical Enterprise of St. Joseph was approved; as were Bloom Medicinals of MO, Plattsburg; 1913 LLC, Carrollton; Feelz Good Green Products, LLC, Carrollton, which received three licenses; and CPC of Missouri, Smithville, which was also approved for three licenses. Visit the DHSS website for a list of all 60 cultivators and their rankings.

“Throughout this entire process, it has been important to us to be fair and transparent as we implement all pieces of this program,” said Lyndall Fraker, director of the DHSS Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation. “This is why we chose to employ a ‘blind’ application scorer who had no access to applicants’ identifying information.” Initial applications for cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary, testing, transportation, and seed-to-sale licenses were accepted until an extended deadline of Aug. 20, 2019. DHSS is currently evaluating applications, and must complete the process to approve or deny all applications by Dec. 31, 2019. Infused Products Manufacturing facilities will be awarded license notification by Jan. 10. For dispensaries, the number of initial licenses will be limited to 192. Each of Missouri’s eight (continued on page 3)

Essay contest poses question: Where to drive electrically? Sophomores and juniors from area high schools have the opportunity to win all-expense paid trips this summer. Members of the junior class will be competing to win one of two trips to Washington, D.C. Three sophomores will win trips to the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) in Jefferson City. Youth Tour will be held June 19-25, while the CYCLE program will be July 15-17. The essay contest is open to all sophomores and juniors at-

tending a high school located within the service area of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative (within Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Livingston, Linn or Ray counties). Students do not have to be a member of the Cooperative to participate. Children of co-op employees and directors are not eligible to participate in the contest. Sophomore and junior class English and history instructors received essay contest guide(continued on page 3)

Weaving together a mystery upon rocker-beater loom discovery by T.L. Huffman, GNM staff writer

“Where did it come from? “Why was it at the Kulis Building? “ “Who did it belong to?” These are questions that intrigue Jan Stout about a barn loom recently discovered in a lean-to behind the Kulis building, located next to Gallatin’s Courter Theater. In the meantime, Mark Gay has the loom set up in a shed on their farm north of Gallatin. He isn’t sure how the contraption works. He says he’ll figure it out. He’s learning a lot of terms he never thought he’d use in his lifetime …like heddle and treadle and warp and weft. Mark can identify most of the parts of the loom; there are back beams and cross beams and beaters and rollers. Standing upright next to the frame is a large polelike structure with pegs that has not yet been attached to the main frame. “I thought it might be a torture rack,” Mark says.

He’s joking, of course, but he’s thoroughly intrigued. Consider the warp roller. It is 8-sided and probably made of walnut. He’s figured out that it goes vertically instead of horizontally as he first thought. “All the pieces are handmade and I’m amazed that the warp beam was carved so nicely,” Mark says. “It’s not as heavy as it looks. It weighs about 80 pounds. It’s a spool for the thread. You wound as much thread as you could get on it. Sometimes 24 spools at once. “ A (nearly) lost treasure Weaving is pretty much a lost art, and this loom was almost a lost antique. The Kulis building was acquired by the Gallatin Theater League about four years ago. The owners of

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the Kulis building had no use for it and no resources to fix it up. It sets right next door to the Courter Theater building. So, they asked the theater league if they’d like to have it. The theater board said yes and it was signed over. “The Kulis building was a disaster,” says Jan. Both she and Mark are members of the theater league. “It was full of stuff, including an upstairs apartment. We went in and ripped it all out. There was a building not attached, a sort of lean-to. We went to see what was in that. Mark saw these pieces of wood. He and his brother Keith talked about what it could be. They had no idea.” Mark laid the pieces aside. That brings us to late fall 2019

when the theater league had the Boy Scouts clean up the alley behind the Kulis building. The scouts threw the old wood in a scrap pile. “I came out of play practice and saw it laying there in the grass,” Mark says. He asked if he could have it and gathered it up and took it to his work shop. Research reveals unique loom “I started researching online to figure out what it was,” says Jan. “I thought it might be something industrial. Mark started putting it together. With no model to go by, he just guessed where the pieces would fit. And suddenly we realized… it’s a loom!” She came across an internet site, Rocker Beater Loom Site - Ohio University. Jan realized the loom pictured on the site was exactly what they had, and that it was quite rare. “Barn looms are so called because they were made by carpenters who (continued on page 12)

OPINION

Dec. 31, 2019

Closing thoughts There are a couple of Christmas traditions in the Wilkinson household that might strike you as a bit weird. First, we don’t use decorative paper to wrap most of our presents. When you buy paper each month by the truckload, it seems stupid to go to some store to pay big bucks for the $hiny $tuff that mostly gets ripped up and thrown away. So, about every present exchanged between family members gets wrapped in fresh clean newsprint. Granted, the pile under our tree looks more like it comes from a meat locker rather than the North Pole, but newsprint does the trick. Sometimes we’re creative. All that blank space wrapping around presents doesn’t always go to waste. When there’s time, we get the grandkids to take color markers and go crazy creating Christmas drawings on our presents (and if that happens, guess what? It’s a waste to rip open and throw away these “homemade” wrappers). Secondly, we give a box of cereal to every member of our family. This started years ago when we had some cousins staying over and quickly realized that store bought breakfast cereal was a treat more appreciated than any other gift – not some knock off, but the real brand name stuff regardless of the price. Now if you do it for one little one, you must do it for all (16 boxes this year with another to be added onto the total come next year, Lord willing) … despite the curious sideways looks from others standing at the checkout counter. One recent Christmas we tried to end this cereal box tradiby Darryl Wilkinson tion. After all, our kiddos are fully grown and buying whatever, whenever they choose so grandkids nowadays have various brand name cereals within daily grasp. We assumed this rather odd Christmas cereal tradition had run its course. But we were promptly reprimanded for assuming nobody really cared or would notice. They did … and still do. Evidently, it is appreciated even though hardly anyone said so. This makes me think about our Christmas decorations downtown. Most of us just assume the strings of Christmas street lights will go up every Yuletide, with at least as many if not more than last year’s count. Gallatin is fortunate to have such a tasteful tradition in displaying Christmas lights. Three ladies put forth much effort to assure the outstanding Christmas display on the courthouse lawn – Sally Black, Judy Elbert and Cyd Terry. Add the impressive wreath hung on the courthouse entry plus the decorations on street lamp poles mounted by city employees and … well, let’s just say our little town’s Christmas decorations are the envy of many. So, before all the decorations go back to storage as we enter into the new year, let’s send out a big “Thank you!” to Sally, Judy and Cyd and all others who make this happen. It’s a tradition that we don’t take for granted. The hard work is thoroughly appreciated! Thank you for making Christmas Around the Square last for more than just one weekend in November. It’s just the best, right here at home. ### OK. Okokokokokokokokokok already! Tomorrow is New Year’s Day, and I simply cannot close out this old year without a list of resolutions. So, here goes: 1. Replace the guitar strings and play daily until calluses on my fingers build back up. 2. Walk the dog two miles each evening. 3. Lose 25 pounds by the first pitch of baseball season. 4. Read the Bible, cover to cover, at least one time through. Yes, I am truly inspired … until I realize these are exactly the same I listed when we departed from 2015 and plowed into 2016. Oh well, there’s always next year…

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Farmers hesitant entering 2020 by Eric Bohl, MO Farm Bureau

Missouri Farm Bureau recently took the temperature of the farm economy with its fourthannual Farmometer survey. Attendees at the MOFB Annual Meeting in early December were asked to complete a questionnaire on agriculture-related topics. The questions have been identical each year of the survey. Missouri farmers are losing some of their optimism after six years of low commodity prices and two years of record-breaking weather events and trade wars. While two-thirds of respondents are optimistic about 2020, 13.9% say they are pessimistic. This is more than double the 2018 rate of 6.4% and almost four times 2017’s level of 3.8%. A rise of this magnitude may show farmers’ patience is starting to run out. For the fourth year in a row farmers said commodity and livestock prices were the biggest challenge in their farm operations. Input costs held their place as the second-greatest concern out of the Farmometer’s 11 choices. Access to capital was the third-highest concern, continuing a steady rise from 9th in 2017 and 6th last year. Succession planning came in fourth.

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With narrow profit margins throughout the industry, financial concerns will likely remain top of mind for quite some time. One of the most troubling signals coming from the survey relates to the next generation of farmers. In past years, almost all respondents said they would recommend that their children follow in their footsteps as farmers. The first three years of the survey, the number of people who disagreed never broke seven%. This year the number shot up to 15.4%, nearly triple last year’s 5.3%. Hopefully this only reflects current frustrations and will not lead to fewer young people taking over the family farm. The survey was not without good news, though. Government regulations sank to the eighthbiggest challenge out of 11 options. In the 2016 survey, respondents rated over-regulation as their third-greatest challenge.

Also, for the second consecutive year, uncertainty of federal farm programs rated as the dead-last concern. Farmers appear to be comfortable with the current state of the Farm Bill and other federal agricultural policy. Farmers were again almost unanimous in saying they believe it’s valuable to stay involved. Over 98% said activity in farm and commodity organizations is important. The same number said it’s important to communicate with consumers. More than 95% find it important to form relationships with elected officials. These numbers have also remained very stable over the survey’s first four years. Recent announcements of progress in trade disputes and the potential for a better growing season mean 2020 could still have reason for optimism. No matter the sentiment, Missouri’s farmers will move forward.

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zens? I want to make sure we A new year is almost upon continue to provide those essenus. Every 12 months, we get the tial services our most vulnerable chance to pause, reflect, look population needs, at the same back on the year past and set time, keeping costs low and usour sights on what we want to ing taxpayer dollars frugally. Already, nearly 300 bills have achieve in the upcoming year. In addition, a new decade is been pre-filed for the 2020 legisabout to begin. This is a great lative session. Most of my early time to look back at what has legislation aims at improving happened in the past 10 years services and ensuring sufficient and think about our successes funding continues to go to those and areas where we might have providers. I will again chair of the Miscome up short. For me, getting into the month souri Senate Appropriations of January also means making Committee. This important panthe drive to Jefferson City to be- el is tasked with appropriating gin another legislative session. taxpayer resources, in order to create the state’s operating budWe had a productive session in & Publisher Darryl Wilkinson, Editor 2019, but there are still so many get for the upcoming year. While it is a lot of work, the mountains to climb. Every day at the Capitol is budget is also the only constituspent with one goal at the fore- tional requirement for lawmakfront: How do we help our citi- ers. By State Sen. Dan Hegeman

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Marshal Robert Mazur rection, implementation, coordination, reporting and budgeting for the court marshal’s office, under the direction of the presiding judge. He is stepping into the position which was vacated by Buddy Weller, who retired this year after serving 25 years in the job. Robert was born in St. Joseph and graduated from Gallatin High School in 2002. He graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Administration. He then attended Missouri Western Regional Law Enforcement Academy, graduating with multiple certifications including POST. Robert has been employed as a Daviess County Deputy for over 12 years and also served a year as Deputy Coroner for the county. While working as Daviess County Deputy, Robert obtained his Generalist POST license, which certifies him to teach at law enforcement academies. He is also a certified instructor for racial profiling, active shooter, and livescan bio metric fingerprint instruments. Prior to attending college, Mazur also worked at Lynch’s Grocery Store and Frost Automotive in Gallatin. While attending college in St. Joseph, Mazur worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts,

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Pinkerton Burns Securitas Security Company, and Diamond International. Robert and his wife Tammy reside at Windy Ridge in Daviess County, which is technically a Cameron address. Tammy is a research chemist who works at Hillyard Inc. in St Joseph. They were married in 2010. Mazur’s mother is Bonnye Lowe of Gallatin. His grandparents are Charles and Judy Ishmael of Lawson.

Audit review offers local tax snapshot The Missouri State Auditor’s Office has released the annual review of local property tax rates for 2019. The State Auditor’s Office reviews rates to determine whether the rates are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office does not make recommendations on property tax rates or increases. The report provides property tax rates reported to the State Auditor’s Office for local government entities, such as cities, counties, and school and fire districts. In 2019, staff reviewed 4,839 property tax rates of 2,804 taxing authorities. This is the fifth year in a row that no taxing authorities levied a tax rate that exceeded the tax rate certified since the State Auditor’s Office began reviewing property tax rates in 1985. The review of 2019 property tax rates listed for Daviess County in this report is as follows:

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districts will be allowed a maximum of 24. The Missouri Health Department announced that medical marijuana dispensary licenses will be awarded to wouldbe owners by approximately Jan. 24, 2020. They’re expected to be operating in mid-2020. Red Stag Retail LLC dispensary is the only dispensary listed from Daviess County. Its location is 509 N. Main Street, Gallatin, but no city business license has been issued to date. Seed to Sale licenses should be awarded by Jan. 31. So far, more than 22,000 Missourians have applied and been granted a qualifying patient ID card making it legal for them to possess and use marijuana as medicinal treatment, according to the Associated Press.

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been utilizing the demo vacuum trailer for various projects. Crews have cleaned over 10 meter pits, straightened five electrical poles, replaced one electrical pole, cleaned sewer manholes, and cleaned over 10 valve boxes. Crews successfully plowed, treated, and cleaned up the first snowstorm of the season. The fine salt and sand mixture worked well treating the streets for this storm. H.L. Sinkhorn & Son completed the tree trimming around electrical lines throughout town. The invoice was slightly higher than the bid, due to additional areas being requested to be cleaned that were a problem last winter. Bills totalling in the amount of $62,608.89 were approved for payment. Net metering is available to Gallatin residents who are utilizing renewable energy sources. Please contact City Hall for any additional questions. The city entered into a con-

FEC Essay Contest lines and entry forms in the mail in early November. Essay information may also be picked up at the business office at 201 W. Business Highway 36 in Chillicothe or by going online to the cooperative’s website at www.fec-co.com. The essay topic for sophomores and juniors this year is: “Your all-electric Chevy Bolt can travel (on average) 238 miles on a single charge. With plans to recharge as soon as you get to your destination, where would you travel?”

tract for mowing service with Down to Earth Lawn Care. Administrator Rains will be attending The Great Northwest Days Feb. 4-5, 2020. The contractor for the electric roof repair requested to move the contract and repairs into 2020. They will be able to provide an updated performance and payment bond for 2020. Rains stated the roof repairs were included in the 2020 budget. Rains will be drafting a proclamation for the late interim City Administrator Phil Tate. Discussion was held on a customer complaint regarding residential water damage. This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the Dec. 23 public meeting held at Gallatin City Hall. Present: Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Dan Lockridge, Carol Walker, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, and Dan McCann. (continued from page 1)

The essay contest deadline is Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. If mailed, the essay, which may range between 250-600 words in length, must be postmarked on or before the deadline. Winners of the essay contests will be notified in March. If there are any questions about the contest, please call Megan Meyers at 660-646-4281, ext. 112. FREE online access with your paid print subscription. Credit card payment accepted.

City of GALLATIN: Let Those You Elect Know What You're Thinking...

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Mayor Barb Ballew

East Ward Carol Walker

East Ward John Whitfield

West Ward Dan Lockridge

West Ward Steve Evans

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Occupation: Beyond Insulation, owner; previously board member at Cameron Regional Hospital

Occupation: Cycles Restaurant, owner; previously with PWSD #1 and substitute teacher

Occupation: retired, self-employed business owner; presently serving as a bank director

Occupation: Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri; numerous civic endeavors, past school board president

Occupation: retired owner Lynch’s Market, numerous civic endeavors, former school board member

December 31, 2019

Teen and juvenile injured in crash A Cameron juvenile and a Gallatin teenager were injured in a one-vehicle accident that happened at about 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 26 in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, a 16-year-old Cameron female was driving a 2006 Hyundai Tucson southbound on Highway 69. At the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 69, she traveled through a ‘T’ intersection, striking a guardrail, a sign, and several trees. The vehicle came to rest off of the south side of Highway 6, facing north. Ashton Arndt, 18, Gallatin, a passenger in the vehicle, received minor injuries but refused medical attention. A juvenile male, 13, Cameron, was taken by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional with moderate injuries. Neither was wearing a seat belt. The Hyundai was totaled. The accident was investigated by Sgt. J.M. Cross.

Highway B awaits According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route B in Daviess County is closed for bridge reconstruction at the Interstate 35 overpass. The contractor is waiting on materials to complete work on the bridge. Until the work is completed, the bridge will remain closed.

Active Aging Resource Center Jan. 1: Closed New Year’s Day; January 7: Blood pressure/ blood sugar checks 11-12. Thank you to all who donated to our Light a Candle program this year. Menus Jan. 6-10 Monday: pork chop with dressing, mashed potatoes, California blend, pears; Tuesday: goulash and garlic bread, broccoli, carrots, strawberries and bananas; Wednesday: chicken fillet w/ bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato on bun, vegetable blend, applesauce; Thursday: tuna and noodles with peas, carrots, biscuit, peaches; Friday: beef stew, green beans, cornbread, pears, cottage cheese.

Quail hunting is a loving partnership between hunter and dog.

Quail hunting tradition moves forward Interest in upland game bird hunting has dipped in recent decades as quail numbers have dropped due to habitat loss, harsh weather during nesting seasons, and other environmental factors. Yet, MDC is halfway through a 10-year effort to discover and demonstrate habitat management practices that, in tandem with agriculture, can help quail numbers statewide. Pheasants, found in the state’s northern counties, can also ben-

efit. MDC’s habitat assistance for private landowners and grassland management on conservation areas has proven to boost both gamebird and songbird numbers. The resulting quail population resurgence in some areas is rekindling interest among hunters. MDC places a special emphasis on quail habitat management at 21 conservation areas statewide. For a list of those areas, visit https://short. mdc.mo.gov/Z5q.

WIC will offer eWIC benefits card Every month, over 100,000 Missourians participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC. The program provides nutrition information, breastfeeding support and nutritious foods to pregnant women, infants and children up to five years of age. Missouri WIC offers healthy food choices that target specific essential nutrients often missing from the diets of participants, such as iron, calcium, protein, and vitamins A, C, and D. To meet these needs, the WIC food package includes fresh or frozen fruits and vegetable, whole grains, and the choices of tofu and yogurt, along with other nutritious foods. In 2020, Missouri WIC will begin using an electronic benefits card, eWIC, for benefit redemption. The new eWIC card will make shopping for WIC foods more convenient and discreet for participants. “The WIC program takes into consideration the distinct needs of the women, infants,

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and children it serves providing participants with individualized nutrition counseling and then prescribes a food package to fit their nutritional needs,” said Angie Brenner, Missouri WIC Director. “Breastfeeding mothers receive additional support to ensure a successful breastfeeding journey for their infant and themselves.” WIC provides quality nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious foods, and referrals to health services. To qualify for the WIC program, participants must meet the following requirements: be a pregnant, breastfeeding, or new mother; an infant up to age one; or a child up to age 5; be a resident of Missouri; and meet income eligibility requirements. Missourians interested in learning about the benefits of WIC may visit wic.mo.gov or call TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465 to find the WIC local agency in their county.

Growers conference set for Jan. 9-11 The Great Plains Growers Conference will be held in St. Joseph on Jan. 9-11, 2020 on the campus of Missouri Western State University. 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/. Keynote speaker, Charlotte Smith, founder of 3CowMarketing.com.

December 31, 2019

Failure to yield leads to crash

Daviess County Library displays massive Mort currency collection Around 1960 Kenneth and Eileen Mort became interested in collecting U.S. silver dollars. The more they read, the broader their interest grew. Visit the Daviess County Library to see some of their collection, including clemency notes; silver coins, postage currency, and Confederate State money.

Patrol reports two Dec. 25 fatalities The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour 2019 Christmas holiday counting period. The 2019 Christmas counting period ran from 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 24, 2019, through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Both fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, area, on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2019. Leon J. Barnett, 48, of De Soto, died when another vehicle struck the motorcycle he was driving. Barnett was traveling at a low rate of speed in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 in Jefferson County when another vehicle traveling the same direction changed lanes. The front of the second vehicle struck the rear of Barnett’s motorcycle. The impact caused Barnett to be ejected. Barnett was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Joachim-Plattin EMT M. Tawfall, Crystal City, pronounced Barnett deceased at the scene of the crash. The driver of the vehicle that struck him sustained minor injuries; he was wearing a seat belt. Elizabeth J. Rutledge, 32, of Troy, died when the vehicle she was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway and she overcorrected, causing the vehicle to return to the roadway and overturn. Rutledge was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred on Highway H in Silex, in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Ambulance personnel pronounced Rutledge deceased at the scene.

Altamont UMC We all enjoyed a nice Christmas celebration last week. Fourth Sunday Advent devotion was done by the Bridgeman family: “Today I will look for Jesus in the face of every child.” Pastor Marilyn gave a Christmas reading story. Her children’s sermon was “What Gifts Would Jesus Like Today from His Children?” Smiles, lots of love and helping old folks get around. A tribute was given in honor of former member, the late Abe Grahm. UMW sacked treats. Roll call was “What Makes Me Happy at Christmas?” Six cards were sent to shut-ins. Closing was the circle by candlelight singing “Silent Night.”

A Winston woman received minor injuries in an accident that happened at about 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 28 in DeKalb County. According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Donna Crossland, 58, Winston, was westbound on Highway 36. Sara Molloy, 42, Bucklin was southbound on Highway 33. Molloy failed to yield at a stop sign and traveled into the path of Crossland. The front of Crossland’s 2007 Pontiac G6 struck the front of Molloy’s 2013 Chrysler Town and Country minivan. Both vehicles went off the north side of Highway 36 and came to rest facing north. Crossland was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center by DeKalb County Ambulance. She was not wearing her seat belt. Molloy was not injured. She was wearing her seat belt. Both vehicles had extensive damage. The accident was investigated by Tpr. J.P. Lynch, assisted by Tpr. J.M. Cross and Tpr. B.R. Muck.

SCHOOL/SPORTS

December 31, 2019

2019 Missouri 8-Man All-State Football First Team Offense

QB Steven Willhite . . . . Sr. Pattonsburg 5,424 Passing yds., 93 Passing TDs; 751 Rushing yds., 19 Rushing TDs E Dakota Eaton . . . . . . . Sr. Pattonsburg 95 Receptions, 1,690 Receiving yds.; 22 Receiving TDs E Patrick Cowley. . . . . . Sr. Pattonsburg 153 Receptions, 2,097 Receiving yds.; 37 Receiving TDs

Second Team Offense

E Brett Emig. . . . . . . . . . Jr. Pattonsburg 65 Receptions, 1,141 Receiving yds.; 17 Receiving TDs Second Team Defense DE Kaden Koch . . . . . . . Sr. Pattonsburg 129 Tackles, 7 QB Sacks DB Patrick Cowley . . . . Sr. Pattonsburg 91 Tackles, 5 Interceptions

Area churches report activities Gallatin First Baptist On Sunday, Jan. 5, Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and the Lord’s Supper will be served. A trustees meeting will convene at 12 noon. Evening worship led by Bro. Daniel will be at 6 p.m. followed by the deacons meeting at 7 p.m. On Monday, Jan. 6, a Community Blood Drive will be conducted in FBC Fellowship Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. Keenagers has been cancelled for the month of January. Pioneer Club and REACH Youth Group meetings resume Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with choir practice to follow at 7:30 p.m. Effective January, 2020, church office hours will be 8 a.m. to 12 noon weekdays. The office secretary is Bobbi Hanson. (continued on Page 11)

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“Light Up the Night!” The City of Gallatin will award a $75 utility credit to this year’s “Light Up The Night” residential contest winner, Chuck Greever, 602 S. Daviess Street (shown above). Gallatin’s commercial contest winner was Frost Automotive, which will also receive a $75 utility credit. The contest is sponsored by FriendsOfGallatin.org and the City of Gallatin. [Staff photo]

GNM sports writer reviews 2019 top local stories As we transition into 2020 it’s time to look back at some of the top local sports stories from 2019. Admittedly, there were others, but agree or disagree, these were some of the most important events we were privileged to cover. Numbers count down from 10 but they are certainly interchangeable.

. After a solid career with the Lady Bulldogs, Gallatin senior Kelsey Maxwell signs in March to continue her basketball career at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Maxwell led the Lady Bulldogs in 2018-19 with a season doubledouble average, points (16.2) and rebounds (10.1).

. The Lady Bulldog varsity golf team captured Gallatin’s 14th overall Grand River Conference girls’ golf championship in October. Elle Copple (5th) and Jessica Hart (7th) earned allconference honors for their high finishes.

8. The NCMC men’s basket-

ball team, under the leadership of Penney High School alum Jeremy Esry, advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament. Esry, in his third season as NCMC men’s coach, was named NJCAA District 13 Coach of the Year. The Pirates are currently

SEASON PASS by Dennis Cox ranked #1 in NJCAA Division II rankings.

. Winston’s boys won their 12th straight HDC Conference Basketball Tournament title in February and would again finish with league and district crowns. In the Class 1 sectional at Civic Arena, the Redbirds defeated District 14 champion Pattonsburg to advance to the state quarterfinals, where they saw their season end at the hands of the Jefferson Eagles.

. In May, Pattonsburg’s Cameron Jones led the Panthers to a second place finish in the Class 1 state track meet in Jefferson City with four individual medals, including his second championship in the triple jump event. The Panther two-man state contingent also included Trevor Ireland, who medaled in both hurdle events.

. Also in February, Jameson native Larry Holley announced his retirement as Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the

William Jewell Cardinals. The all-time winningest basketball coach in the state of Missouri, Holley graduated from Jameson High School in 1963 after leading the Huskies to a 33-1 record and third place finish in Missouri Class S. Larry finished his coaching career with 919 victories and is one of only ten fouryear college coaches to amass at least 900 wins.

. Sept. 6 became a memorable day for Gallatin football as the Bulldogs defeated rival Hamilton for the first time in 12 seasons. The Bulldogs’ GRC best defense came up big on the game’s final series by shutting down the Hornet offense on four downs inside GHS territory. Gallatin also kept the Bulldog challenge trophy for the fourth straight season after a win over Trenton. The Bulldogs would earn a three-way share of their first GRC football title since 2006.

. The Pattonsburg Panthers finished the 2019 football season in November as GRC West Division champions during a record campaign. Quarterback Steven Willhite was named Missouri 8-Man Player of the Year for the second straight season after passing for 5,424 yards and

93 touchdowns, a National Federation of High School Association TD record. He also rushed for 751 yards and 19 scores. Willhite’s two-season total with the Panthers included 9,469 passing yards and 163 TD tosses.

. Hy-Strung Motorsports of Gallatin captured second place at the 2019 Championship Tractor Pull at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY, on Feb. 16, wrapping up the most successful season for Brice Terry and the Hy-Strung crew. Brice and son, Tayton, alternated driving through the summer competitions.

. Gallatin wrestlers capped their season in February with a third straight GRC wrestling title, school record eight individual conference champions and by sending a record nine Bulldogs to the Class 1 state tournament in Columbia. The Bulldogs earned six state medals, including a 220-pound state title by senior Graydee Rains.

Benjamin Herrold’s Mizzou Basketball column is online at: www.NorthMissourian.com!

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Robert D. Eads 1936-2019 Graveside services and burial for Robert Eads will be held at a later date at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Gallatin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Robert D. Eads, 83, Independence, died Dec. 18, 2019, at his home in Independence. Robert was born on April 13, 1936, the son of Russell and Sylvia (Swofford) Eads in Gallatin. He was a graduate of Gallatin High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Robert obtained degrees in mathematics and animal husbandry. While attending college he was a member of the FarmHouse fraternity. He was a selfemployed carpenter. He was united in marriage to Debra Elliott. Mr. Eads was preceded in death by his wife, Debra; parents; and daughter, Kelly Eads. Survivors include son, Dennis Eads of Kansas City; daughter, Sue Lynn Thomas of Manhattan, NY; son, Robin (Tammi) Eads of Columbia; daughter, Sally (James) Kirkpatrick of Gallatin; brother, John of Independence; sister, Jean Heman of Green Castle; sister, Mary (Louis) Holbrook of Gallatin;

sister, Karen (Danny) Critten of Gallatin; five grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Lee Decker Cole Raymond-Morgan 2002-2019 Lee Decker Cole RaymondMorgan, 17, Kidder, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019, in Hamilton. Decker was born on March 11, 2002, in Omaha, NE. He was a senior at Penney High School, Hamilton. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Far West Ward. Decker was an Eagle Scout, president of the Student Council, honor student, member of the US Army Reserves, and had been accepted to many universities before choosing Mizzou with its ROTC program. He loved to sing in the choir and be part of any group. Decker was active in football, track, academic bowl, drama club, game club, and his church youth group. He was preceded in death by Bradley Cole Raymond. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Stephanie Morgan; sisters, Piper Bihm and Josephine Morgan; broth-

ers, Dr. Dustin Bihm, Jeremiah Raymond, and Dylan RaymondMorgan; grandparents, Beverly McKown, Breckenridge, Maribeth Ernst, Idaho Falls, ID; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with service at 3 p.m. at the church on Jan. 4. Interment will be at Morgan Family Cemetery, at the corner of Lovely Ridge Road and JC Penney Dr., at sunset on Jan. 4. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family. Donnie Swartz 1948-2019 A memorial service for Donnie Swartz was held Dec. 31, 2019, at the Winston Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Poland Thompson Funeral Home. Donnie Lee Swartz, 71, Winston, died Dec. 27, 2019. Donnie was born Dec. 4, 1948, in King City to Robert and Naomi (Hefley) Swartz. He was a 1967 graduate of Winston High School. Donnie was an Army staff sergeant, serving two tours in Vietnam. Donnie’s parents and neph-

ew, Carl Asher, precede him in death. Survivors include his fiancé, Carolyn Dunlap; two sons, Eugene (Karen) Swartz and Donnie (Ellen) Swartz; daughter, Lisa (Abe) Sellers; sister, Donita (Bill) Asher; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Milburn “Lucky” Stooksbury 1953-2019 Memorial service for Milburn Stooksburg was held Dec. 30 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Inurnment followed in the Old Brick Cemetery, Albany. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Milburn “Lucky” Stooksbury memorial fund to help with funeral expenses. Milburn “Lucky” Stooksbury, 66, died Dec. 26, 2019, at a Liberty hospital. He was born on Dec. 12, 1953, in Kansas City, the son of Rowland and Nellie (Kelley) Stooksbury. He married April Smith on March 13, 2003. He was a truck driver, working for Prime Tanning in St. Joseph, Hurricane Services in Madison, and also ran Flint Hills truck driving school with his wife April. He was preceded in death

by his parents; brother-in law, Lavern Preston; daughter-inlaw, Krissy Brogan; and granddaughter, Gwennie Corbin. Survivors include his wife, April, Bethany; children, Lucky Stooksbury, Kearney, Jeff Brogan, Gallatin, Danny (Danielle) Stooksbury, Lakewood Ranch, FL, Nathan Smith, Bethany, Wendy (Matt) Thomas, Smithville, Missy (Michael) Clark, Germany, Tracy Parker, Bradenton, FL, and Carrie Corban Ottawa, KS; brother, Ron (Peggy) Stooksbury, Albany; sisters, Connie Preston, Albany, Darlene (Hank) Stahl, Maysville, and Betty (Larry) Sorensen, Albany; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Edwin Neal Tatum 1946-2019 Graveside services for Edwin Tatum were held Dec. 27, 2019, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church, Platte City, in care of the funeral home. Edwin “Ed” Neal Tatum, 73, (continued on Page 9)

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Commission discusses shortfalls, road issues Discussion was held regarding budget shortfalls for COMMISSION 2020. Wayne Uthe advised the commission that he had received word from Union Township that plans for Saber Road repairs were moving forward. Discussion was held regarding the 2018-2019 Assessment Maintenance plan. Ronetta Burton, county clerk, will do some research and report back to the commission. Discussion was held regarding an issue in Sheridan Township with a partially blocked road. The commission will check on the situation. COUNTY

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12/24/19 1:33 am – Pattonsburg, peace disturbance. 3:39 pm – Pattonsburg, assisting medical. • Nicole Morrow, 33, Pattonsburg, was arrested and taken to Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail (DDCRJ) on a 12hour detox hold. 12/25/19 11:36 am – Jamesport, missing persons investigation. 5:50 pm – Deer vs. car on Highway 6, Jamesport. No injuries reported. Facilitating traffic control. 11:38 pm – Jamesport, peace disturbance. 12/26/19 4:31 pm – Pattonsburg, well-being check. 7:48 pm – Gallatin domestic investigation. 9:56 pm – Altamont investigation. 12/27/19 3:46 pm – Gallatin investigation into car accident. 8:26 pm – Gallatin domestic investigation. 10:40 pm – Altamont assisting accident with traffic control. • Vincent Savage, 18, Winston, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ on a 12-hour hold. 12/28/19 Nothing to report. 12/29/19 1:34 pm – Gallatin domestic investigation. 2:47 pm - Pattonsburg investigation. 12/30/19 1:43 am – Lake Viking investigation.

Closed New Year’s Day The Daviess County Courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in observance of New Year’s Day. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James has been working with MoDOT bridge inspectors checking bridges in the county. The crew has been working on repairs and maintenance of equipment in the shop. Discussion was held regarding ongoing tube projects. Wayne Uthe made a motion to approve a request from Ameren to have a copy of the county shape files in order to update their miles of line within Daviess County and insure all entities receive the correct utility taxes; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0. Mark Leggett, Daviess County Special Road District #1, met with the commission to discuss repair or replacement of a bridge on 165th Street in Liberty Township. Due to the size of the bridge, replacing it with one or more large tubes would not be possible. The commission will address replacing the missing railing with the road and bridge department. A correction was noted that the commissioners will be attending the CCAM conference in February at Columbia instead of Jefferson City. The commissioners viewed roads, bridges, culverts, brush and noxious weeds in Liberty, Sheridan, and Benton Townships. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. This information is taken from the minutes of the Dec. 23, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Associate Division Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases: Bronson Wildman, Cameron, received a suspended imposition of sentence and two years probation on charges of animal abuse, driving while intoxicated, and minor visibly intoxicated. He was ordered to perform 20 hours of community service on the animal abuse charge and 30 days community service on the

other two charges. Ethan Voegele, Mulvane, KS, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150; speeding amended to defective equipment, $200. Assessor’s Office Representatives from the assessor’s office will be in the field in Jamesport, Jackson, Washington and Lincoln Townships, adding new construction Daviess Countyand reviewing.

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Platte City, died Dec. 21, 2019, at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City. He was born in Atlanta, TX, on Dec. 20, 1946, the son of Merlin and Alice (Buvens) Tatum. He graduated from De Queen Arkansas High School in 1965. Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. On Dec. 22, 1979, he was united in marriage to Lana Milstead in Dallas, TX. Ed operated a landscaping business. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Platte City. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Pat Tatum and Jimmy Tatum. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Lana, of the home; daughter, Stacey Brewer of

Kansas City; sisters, Judy (Ray) Patak of Dallas, TX and Sue Weaver of Garland, TX; brother, John Tatum of Longview, TX; goddaughter, Kelli Moses of Dallas, TX; and two grandchildren. Kenneth Teel 1938-2019 Funeral service for Kenneth Teel was held Dec. 31 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the McFall Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the McFall Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Kenneth (Kenny) Teel, 81, St. Joseph, a former Albany

resident, died Dec. 27, 2019, at Diversicare of Riverside in St. Joseph. Kenny, the son of Ruby and Crystal (Thompson) Teel, was born Aug. 25, 1938, in McFall. Kenny retired from maintenance for the City of Independence and was a truck driver and drove for various trucking companies and farmers. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Theresa Parmenter; grandson, Eric Giles; and brother, Bill Teel. Survivors include daughter, Debbie (Sid) Fannon, Maryville; brothers, Dick (Pat) Teel, Bethany, and David (Kathy) Teel, McFall; sisters, Eleanor Parman, McKenny, TX, and Marilyn Crain, Liberty; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

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... Because You Have the Right to Know In Re: Genevieve M. Den Hartog, Myrick W. Den Hartog and Dena N. Johnson, trustees under trust dated August 10, 1987 TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Genevieve M. Den Hartog, Myrick W. Den Hartog and Dena N. Johnson, trustees under trust dated August 10, 1987 dated 09/15/2006, and recorded on 09/20/2006 Book 228 Page 29 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Daviess County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 01/09/2020 at 1:30 PM at the South Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, 102 N Main St. Gallatin MO 64640, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF JAMESPORT, MISSOURI, EXCEPT THE WEST TEN (10) FEET THEREOF. ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL, EXCEPT 10 FEET OF THE WEST SIDE, OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF JAMESPORT, STATE OF MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the North Missourian File #: DENHANOR First publication date 12/18/2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI AT GALLATIN Case No. 19DV-DR00029 In regards to the dissolution herein filed on behalf of the Petitioner, Mykah Scott. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION. THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO Giovanni Scott, Respondent. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri, at Gallatin, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The names of the parties to said action are Mykah Scott and Giovanni Scott. The name and address of the Attorney for Petitioner is: Michele C. Puckett 616 Lana Drive, P.O. Box 607 Cameron, Missouri 64429 You are further notified that, unless you file and answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petitioner within 45 days after the day of 24th day of December, 2019, Judgment by Default will be rendered against you. December 17, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: O. R. J., A MINOR. Case No. 19DV-PR00022 SARAH RENEE RAGAN and IVAN JAY RAGAN, Petitioners. NOTICE The State of Missouri to THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF O. R. J., a minor: You are hereby notified that an action was commenced in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, the object and general nature of which is an application for Co-Guardianship of O. R. J., a minor, by Petitioners Sarah Renee Ragan and Ivan Jay Ragan. The name, address, and phone number of the attorney for the Petitioners is Drew F. Davis, P.O. Box 610, Cameron, Missouri 64429, (816) 632-7575. Unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against the Petition within fortyfive days after the date of the first publication of this notice

(or other date to which the deadline is extended by the Court), judgment by default will be rendered against you. By: JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER Clerk of the Circuit Court Date of first publication: 1/2/2020

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 19DV-PR00023 In the Estate of BONNIE LEE STREICH, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration- Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BONNIE LEE STREICH, Decedent: On 27-DEC-2019, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of BONNIE LEE STREICH, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s business address is: DAWN KELLEY WATSON, 10224 7TH PL SE, LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258-8574. The non-resident personal representative’s Attorney and designated agent’s name, business address, and phone number is: DREW F DAVIS, 1115 WEST GRAND, CAMERON, MO 64429,816-632-7575. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 03-SEP-2019 JENNIFER HOPPENTHALER, Clerk Date of first publication: 02-JAN-2020

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

In Re: Jeremy S. Dutro and Martha K. Dutro, husband and wife TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jeremy S. Dutro and Martha K. Dutro, husband and wife dated 04/05/2004, and recorded on 04/09/2004 Book 208 Page 38 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Daviess County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 01/23/2020 at 1:30 PM at the South Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, 102 N Main St. Gallatin MO 64640, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK “X” AND A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET WIDE ADJOINING LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK “Z” ON THE NORTH SIDE, ALL IN WILLIAM WIRT`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF GALLATIN, MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the North Missourian File #: DUTJENOR First publication date 01/01/2020

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Amos was a shepherd and grower of sycamore figs. He lived in the southern GALLATIN kingdom of Judah, not far from Jerusalem. God sent him to the northern kingdom of Israel Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, Evangelist; Lord’s Day with a message of judgment because the people had rejected God and turned to idols. services 10 a.m.; Evening services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 663-3957. Amos began with pronouncements of judgment against Syria, Philistia, Tyre, Edom, First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Wood Marshall, youth pastor. Ammon, and Moab before turning his attention to God's people. He started with Judah and Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportaquickly moved on to Israel. Amos spoke out against their culture of greed and corruption tion, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org in which the poor and weak were cheated and cruelly taken advantage of. God was First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor disgusted with the injustice, immorality, and idolatry among His people. Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Through the words of Amos, God next reminded Israel of their redemption from Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school Egypt by His mighty hand. He reminded them that He had led them out of Egypt, cared for year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church them in the wilderness, and went before them in Canaan, destroying other nations so that they could inhabit the Promised Land. He reminded them that He had raised up prophets Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228 to deliver His Word to them. He had also appointed Nazirites from among them to serve as Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, godly examples holding the people accountable. ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. After detailing the good He had done for them, it was time for them to receive a Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev. Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: question. God says in Amos 2:11-12, “Is this not so, O sons of Israel?" declares the Lord. lakevikingchurch@gmail.com "But you made the Nazirites drink wine, And you commanded the prophets saying, 'You Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday shall not prophesy!' (NASU) The rest of chapter 2 is a pronouncement of terrible judgment Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) on Israel. They will not be able to avoid the consequences of their actions. Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday It is always good for us to review the wonderful mercies of God in our lives. It is School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. not nearly so pleasant when we forget, and God must review it for us. If we remember and Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — Alvin Hillman, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. give Him the praise He so richly deserves, we will likely not fall into the sin that Israel had Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. fallen into. 772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Israel had forgotten and when God raised up prophets and Nazirites to instruct Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, them, they did worse than ignore their instruction. The people of Israel corrupted the Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth Nazirites and commanded the prophets to disobey God. The people were given an activities, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and opportunity to deny God's assertions, but they did not. Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com One day, you and I will stand before God in much the same way that Israel did in ALTAMONT Amos' day. God will recount all the mercies He has had upon us: how He saved our souls; United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS how He cared for us when we had no idea what we were doing; how He provided for us in following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd. the wilderness; how He went before us conquering giants in our lives; how He gave us His WINSTON written Word in the Bible; how He gave us preachers and teachers. The list could go on First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & and on: life itself, health, air to breathe, food, sunshine and light, families, etc. and etc. Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 After the evidence of His magnificent mercy is presented to us, I suppose the Fairview Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45question will ring in our ears, “Is it not true?” Just as God gave Israel a chance to deny 10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. His kindness, you and I will have a chance to deny it, but we will not be able to. There will United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. be no denying it. Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; Following Israel's inability to deny His mercy, God had an accusation for them. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m. He declared that they had corrupted the people He had expressly sent into their lives to be JAMESPORT guides for them. Surely it is a bad thing to refuse to listen to the people whom God has United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com sent to guide you. Surely it is a worse thing to corrupt those guides whom God has sent Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 your way. Be careful how you treat the Nazirites and prophets God sends to instruct you. a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting Surely, they will hurt your feelings and ask you to do things you do not want to do, 7 p.m. but that is their purpose. Church of Christ (108 N. 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Area Church News (continued from page 6) Gallatin United Methodist The message at the 11 a.m. service was “God With Us,” from Hebrews 2:10-18. Charles L. Rogers Sr. filled in for Pastor Brad. The children’s sermon by Liz Lawinger was about receiving Christmas gifts and receiving Jesus, God’s gift to us. Eli Lawinger lit the altar candles. Bright Futures collection item for January is toothbrushes and toothpaste. Leave them in the basket at the back of the sanctuary. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is at Shiloh Baptist on Jan. 4. Budget meeting at the church is at 10 a.m. and contemporary worship in fellowship hall is at 5 p.m. on Jan. 4. Prayer concerns: Diane Wood, Roselyn Roberts, the Tate family and the Harriet Leopard family. Lake Viking “The Comfort of Israel” was Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon from Luke 2:21-39. Joycelynn Parr sang “Silent Night” for the special music. Group meetings will begin again next week. The Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. This group is led by Sherry Parkhurst. The choir will practice at 6 p.m. and they are led by Kyle Parkhurst. The youth group meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is led by Randy Goin. The Evening Adult Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. and is led by Pastor Robert Nelson. Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church. It is located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and worship service begins at 10 a.m. Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer. Praise songs were “Down to the River to Pray” and “Just Be Held.” The message was called “The Christmas Table” by Levi Lusko of Fresh Life Church in Kalispell, MT. The message was based on II Samuel 9: 1-13. Mike and Peggy Earnst led the communion service. Small group time followed the message.

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other. Almost all looms have the same basic features and weave fabric in much the same way. It may look like a simple machine. It isn’t. There are three methods of weaving on a rocker beater loom. This one uses the counterbalance method. “It took me the longest time to read and research how it worked, to understand the concept, evens and odds, ups and downs, top and bottom,” says Jan.

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The mystery of the rocker-beater barn loom also knew how to build barns,” Jan says. “The same mortise and joinery is used in both. The pieces are hand hewn and pegged together without nails.” According to information Jan has gathered, in the decades following the American Revolution, a radical new loom style began appearing on the western frontier. Generally speaking, what set this loom apart was its beater (the apparatus that beats the thread into cloth). Rather than hanging from the loom frame in the typical overhead position, this beater operated from a standing position, and it was supported by a set of wooden rockers (not unlike those on an infant cradle or a rocking chair) that rested on the base of the loom and facilitated the beating action. There are only 65 or 66 such known Rocker Beater Looms left in the United States in museums or private collections. There are nine in Missouri. “I suspect there are a lot more, but people don’t know what they have,” Jan says. Specifically speaking, less is known about the history of this particular loom. The looms were made on demand and were oneof-a-kind. “Often a family member made the loom, based on a design from the Old Country,” says Jan. “A father made one for his daughter’s wedding gift or a husband made one for his wife.” According to Jan’s research, the earliest looms were dated 1797. They originated in the Appalachians. “There were quite a few in southern Missouri and in Northern Arkansas, a lot in Indiana,”

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The “weft” is what the crosswise threads are called and they must be repeatedly drawn over the warp. The weaver winds the weft thread around a spool called the “bobbin.” The bobbin is held in an oblong container called the shuttle. The shuttle acts as a needle that draws the weft thread over and under the warp. The weaving process starts when the weaver lifts the har-

Puzzling pieces of the barn loom

Mark Gay piecing together the wooden rocker-beater loom

First comes the thread. A set of “warp” threads is wound onto the cylinder called the warp beam at the back of the loom. The warp thread stretches lengthwise on the frame. The warp threads are under tension between the warp If anybody knows beam and cloth beam on the loom. anything about this There are two sets of harnesses. These loom, we’d love are the pieces of wood at the top and botto hear from you... tom. Located on the two harness frames she says. “According to the Da- are little eyelets called heddles. viess County History Book, Nan- Each warp thread goes through cy Peniston wove the first cloth one heddle eye. This prevents in Union Township. Peniston is a the threads from tangling. The familiar name in the area.” even-threads go through one set of harness; the odd-threads go Figuring out how it works Weaving is the process of mak- through the other set. The odds ing cloth by crossing two sets go up, the evens go down. This is of threads over and under each what makes the shed.

ness that holds the odd numbered threads. This action creates a space called the “shed” through which the shuttle and weft thread then pass. Finally, the weaver lowers the first harness and pushes the newly woven row into place with a device called the “beater” or “reed.” The reed is in a frame, located in front of, and parallel to, the harness. It has comb-like

teeth made of steel wires that push each weft row compactly into place to tighten the weave. To weave an additional row, the weaver raises the second harness and passes the shuttle through the shed. The weaving of each row involves the same process. The finished cloth is wound around a bar called the “apron beam,” or “cloth beam,” at the front of the loom. “The key to make it work was the harness, which is operated by treadles which sit on the floor,” says Jan. A brake stop is needed so the string remains taut. There are two brake stops. Jan and Mark don’t have the reed. But you can buy the reed. They don’t have the harnesses and they have only one treadle for the bottom. “But it’s a three treadle machine,” says Jan. “I’m not sure how that works.” Mark is missing three pieces, which means he has three pieces to make. “It was quite a process to thread it,” Mark says. “It’s pretty clever.”

The loom finds a home Every loom is different. First of next year, Mark and Jan are planning to visit a working rocker beater loom in South Missouri. “We need to take a look at the counterbalance and learn how to use the brakes,” Jan says. Once restored, Jan plans to house the antique loom in the front room of her home. And she plans to use it. “Yes, I think I can weave on it,” she says. “Nothing fancy, maybe a rag rug.” Thus, this handmade rockerbeater barn loom will go from the scrap heap to become a treasured family heirloom once again. “If anybody knows anything about this loom we’d love to hear from them,” Jan says. “Hopefully someone in the area will remember a grandma who used to weave. It’s fun and fascinating to think about. Where did it come from? How did it end up in a lean-to in the back of the Kulis building? Why did someone give up such a wonderful family heirloom?”

From the Daviess County History Book: Looms and weaving were definitely an important part of early local history. The History of Daviess County Missouri, Birdsall and Dean, 1882, records the weaver of the first cloth on the first loom as certainly as who built the first church and first school, or who was the first birth, marriage or death in the township. Like all early settlements, it was the pioneer women who looked after the clothing of the family, and the spinning wheel and old hand loom had a place in the corner of the log cabins in those days. Buckskin, corduroy for the men, homespun, calico and gingham for the women… In Jamesport Township Mrs. Rachel Miller and Mrs. Eleanor Gillilan did the first weaving, not only of the homespun for dresses, etc, but of carpets. It was the rag carpet of those days that did the duty in the parlor. The first loom ever built in Benton township was the work of H.W. Enyart. His wife Mary Ann did the first weaving, and this was in the year 1834. This lady also did the first carding and spinning in the township. Like all the pioneer women of the early times, she not only made her own clothes but those of her husband and children. In 1835, Mr. Enyart’s cabin and all its contents, except the loom, were burned. They saved nothing but the clothes they had and the loom. The first rag carpet ever woven in Benton Township was by the hands of Mrs. Hulda Powell. It was as early as 1833 that Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. John Tarwater did weaving and spinning in Grand River Township, and it is not much a matter of doubt that these pioneer women of Daviess County were the first to hear the whirr of the spinning wheel and the click of the shuttle in the county. Mrs. Mary Grant, wife of John Grant, made a regular business of weaving in another section of Grand River Township. Her loom

was in motion in 1840, but the writer cannot say how much earlier. Mrs. Anthony McMullins, Mrs. Anna Kelso, and Mrs. Nancy McCreary were the first to weave and spin in Sheridan Township. They did the first work of this kind in the township in 1835, and the shirts for the men and the dresses for themselves were all made out of the same line of goods. It was warm, comfortable, and durable and that was the great object in those days. Mrs. Nancy Peniston wove the first cloth in Union Township. In the industrial arts, Mrs. Hannah Everly wove the first cloth in Lincoln Township. Mrs. John Williams not only had the first deerskin carpet, but wove the first cloth in 1837 in Washington Township. In nearly every family there was a weaver of more or less proficiency, who wove the cloth used by the family, but Mrs. Rebecca Clevinger and Mrs. William Roper were especially noted as accomplished weavers in the early days of Marion Township. They wove nearly all the cloth requiring considerable skill and knowledge of the loom and shuttle. Mrs. John Oxford did the early spinning and weaving, and was the owner of the first loom in Jackson Township. The inevitable spinning wheel and rough loom, which were two of the necessities of pioneer life in Liberty Township, found a lodging place at the home of Mr. Prewett and his wife Nancy as early as 1835. They were using these very essential articles of domestic furniture. She was able to keep her family in the necessary wearing apparel in the shape of homespun. The first spinning and weaving was done by Mrs. Charity Weldon in Harrison Township. The first weaving in Monroe Township was done by Mrs. Prater and Mrs. Ward and they made some very fine homespun for dresses.