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Missouri Primary: Did we have an election yesterday?

Six states voted for a Democratic Presidential nominee yesterday, choosing between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Missouri was one of those states, but voters in Daviess County hardly noticed.

Daviess County Clerk Ronetta Burton reports that only 931 of the 5,148 eligible voters (18.08%) cast a vote here yesterday.

A ‘low key’ election The legal notice describing yesterday’s Primary Election was published in the Jan. 29 edition of this newspaper. At that time 22 Democrat candidates were certified, as were five Republicans, one Libertarian, three Green Party candidates, and two Constitutional candidates, all for U.S. President.

Scant publicity was given locally to the primary election in the days leading up to yesterday’s vote.

Political realities significantly changed since Jan. 29.

A historically diverse Democratic primary field is down to just two white men in their seventies who both have spent decades in Washington. The Re-

Presidential Primary: Daviess County Results Democrat (423 votes cast)

Bernie Sanders ......... 93 (21.9%) Joseph R. Biden ..... 299 (70.6%) (all others 10 or less) Republican (505 votes cast)

Donald J. Trump ...................486 (uncommitted & others 8 or less) Libertarian (1 vote cast)

Jacob Hornberter ......................1 Green Party (no votes cast) Constitution Party (2 votes cast)

Don J. Grundmann ...................1 Don Blankenship ......................0 Uncommitted ............................1

publican nomination of incumbent President Donald Trump has never been in question, and third party nominees traditionally gain little traction in national politics.

Biden, 77, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972 and remained there until his two terms as vice president from 2009 to 2017. Vermont Sen. Sanders, 78, was first elected to the U.S. House in 1990 before making the jump to the U.S. Senate 16 years later.

Yesterday’s Democrat vote focusing on Biden and Sanders was always in the shadows of

last week’s Super Tuesday. Still, on the national political stage, yesterday’s Democrat primary was still considered important. A combined 352 delegates were up for grabs in six states — Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washinthen, vergton. Yesterday, Biden won four states including Missouri.

Complicated results Missouri offered 68 of the 352 delegate votes it has. A total of 1,991 delegates are needed to win the nomination. Prior to yesterday’s vote, 1,397 delegates were declared with Biden’s tally ahead of Sanders’ by 91 delegates.

The Missouri primary is an open primary.

In the open primary, candidates must meet a threshold of 15% at the congressional district or statewide level in order to be considered viable. The 68 pledged delegates to the 2020 Democratic National Convention will be allocated proportionally on the basis of the results of the primary.

Of the 68 pledged delegates, between four and eight are allocated to each of the state’s eight congressional districts and an-

other nine are allocated to party leaders and elected officials (PLEO delegates), in addition to 15 at-large pledged delegates.

Bonus delegates will be allocated as Missouri shares a primary date with numerous other states holding contests the week after Super Tuesday; these numbers do not yet account for these delegates.

Politically speaking, Missouri’s diversity doesn’t make the black vote here as important as in other states despite a sizable number of blacks in St. Louis. Biden also campaigned over the weekend in Kansas City but both candidates canceled some events in order to spend more time in Michigan.

Michigan had the most delegates at stake yesterday, a state which was key to Sen. Sanders’ upset win over Clinton in the last presidential election in 2016.

Ward, township, legislative

district, and county mass meetings will be held on Thursday, April 9. These meetings will designate congressional, district, and state convention delegates.

Congressional district conventions will be held on Thursday, April 30, to choose national convention district delegates.

At the meeting of the Democratic state committee in Jefferson City on Saturday, May 9, the nine pledged PLEO delegates will be voted on, while the 15 pledged at-large delegates will be selected at the subsequent state convention in Columbia on Saturday, June 20.

The 68 pledged delegates Missouri sends to the national convention will be joined by 10 unpledged PLEO delegates (seven members of the Democratic National Committee; two U.S. Representatives; and Dick Gephardt, former majority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives).

The Fires of March

Book author signings set in Jameson, Pattonsburg Debby (Swinney) Dilks of Sibley has City in the 1930s and ‘40s. “My mother bebook signings set in Daviess lieved in me and my writing, wanting me to County for her rewrite the book while she was alive, but I just cently published wasn’t able to do that. On Jan. 24, 2020, I acbook, “Miss Kancomplished that goal and finished writing (continued on page 12) sas City Kitty: Doris Markham’s Story.”

The book covers the life of the author’s mother and her family Superintendent Scott Ireland from 1912 through 1948 presented the calendar for the in Jameson and Kan2020–2021 school year to the Patsas City. tonsburg R-2 School Board durThe book signings ing their meeting held Feb. 19. It will be held at the Jameproposes a four-day school week. son Lions Club After much discussion, the from 1-3 p.m. school board decided to table the on March 21 calendar for next month and get and at Pattonscommunity input on changing burg Sr. Center the calendar to a four-day week. from 1-3 p.m.

A survey was sent home to on March 28. parents and guardians of PatDilks is the tonsburg students Feb. 28, redaughter of the late Martin and Doris Swinney of Pattonsburg.

Debby Dilks

By Cheryl Alexander, RN-Admin., a person can get COVID-19 by She attended Daviess County Health Dept. touching a surface or object Pattonsburg school and graduEveryone is hearing contra- that has the virus on it and then ated from Jameson R-3. In 2017, she retired from the University dictory information about the touching their own mouth, nose, of Missouri Kansas City School Coronavirus and so the Daviess or possibly their eyes, but this is of Computing and Engineering County Health Department not thought to be the main way to would like to offer this informa- spread the virus. after 33 years.

You may be asking “How can I The university chose to rec- tion and two very reliable webognize Dilks with an award that sites to get the most accurate up protect myself?” People can protect themselves from respiratory is now named after her, The SCE to date information.

One case of Coronavirus has illness with everyday preventaDebby Dilks Award for Excellence in Organization Advising. been confirmed in Missouri, in tive actions: Her work with the robot team the St. Louis area, as of March 9. ● Avoid close contact with peoCoronavirus disease 2019 also inspired the school to recple who are sick. ognize her with two additional (COVID-19) is a respiratory ill● Avoid touching your eyes, honors. The robot team has been ness that can spread from person nose, and mouth with unrenamed The Debby Dilks Ro- to person. The virus is thought to washed hands. botics Team; a new robot lab will spread mainly between people who are in close contact with be called Debby Dilks Robot Lab. ● Wash your hands often with Upon her retirement, Debbie one another (within about 6 feet) soap and water for at least said that her main goal was to through respiratory droplets 20 seconds. Use an alcoholpublish a book about her moth- produced when an infected perbased sanitizer that contains er’s experiences growing up in son coughs or sneezes. at least 60% alcohol if soap It also may be possible that Jameson and working in Kansas and water are not available.

It’s March — the time for wildfires in the area! The picture of this fire on Hwy. M about five miles northwest of Breckenridge was taken by Pat Huffman on March 5, around 4:30 p.m. It took about an hour to put the fire out. Stan Huffman assisted with tractor and disc.

Pattonsburg school might opt for 4-day week garding the four-day week with a request to fill it out and return it

by March 6. A community forum on the subject will be held at a later date.

During the Feb. 19 meeting, Superintendent Ireland noted a significant increase in students participating in the lunch program. He discussed the push for legislative charter school expansion. He stated budget revenues and expenditures are looking good; policies have been updat-

ed on the website; teachers inservice was cancelled due to the weather.

Principal Alan McCrary gave the high school and elementary report. The sixth grade will be moved back to elementary at Pattonsburg.

A walk-in freezer bid from Al’s Heating and Cooling was accepted.

A change in district fees was made to reflect staff being paid (continued on page 3)

What you need to know about coronavirus ● PLEASE, if you are sick, stay home!

● Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. ● Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be restrictions on your movements for up to two weeks. This is called self-isolation. Health departments throughout the country are helping returning travelers to understand self-monitoring, and checking in with these travelers daily to see if any symptoms have developed.

If symptoms develop during that time health departments will assist you to seek medical assistance without exposing others. Testing by public and private

labs is now available in most states.

The most common symptoms for COVID-19 are a mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and possibly shortness of breath. Some people may have severe complications with pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death. Currently there is no vaccine and the best action is the preventative measures mentioned above.

The main message I want to stress to everyone is good hand washing and staying home if you are sick!

If you have questions, call the health department and talk with one of our nurses at 663-2414, or you may find more info online: www.health.mo.gov or www.cdc. gov/COVID19.

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OPINION

March 11, 2020

Spring cleanin’

Sometimes I feel like Andy Rooney.

Mr. Rooney was a mainstay on the CBS News program 60 Minutes for over 30 years. His final regular appearance on the show was in October 2011; a month later he died at the age of 92.

Andy was a bit of a character and frequently opened his segment with “I get a lot of interesting junk.”

Andy’s quip repeatedly comes to mind as spring cleaning gets underway. This year’s effort goes a bit beyond normal as I attempt to step into the next stage of life with more days away from the office than being tethered here. The throw away pile already has been worked down more than once. Decisions on what to keep and what to throw away don’t always come easily because, like Andy, I’ve got a lot of interesting junk.

There’s a lump of metal setting on my windowsill. I received it years ago when the Civil War rifle cannon on our courthouse lawn pointed directly at the newspaper office. The guy stopped by trying to sell this small heavy ball as an authentic cannon shell. He didn’t seem to notice the ballpeen hammer marks which, obviously, pounded the lump into a round ball. He also didn’t know that a rifle cannon usually shot a projectile, not a cannon ball. But I did. He Off the Editor’s Spike... left without even taking his memento with him, and it’s reminded me ever since not to just swallow every story that comes walking into the door.

I’ve got a 1984 quarter with a hole punched in it. This allowed its owner to tie it to a string in

by Darryl Wilkinson attempts to retrieve it from the coin slot on our vending machines. I’ll bet this is the same guy who, once the vending machine opened, grabbed a handful of newspapers rather than taking just one.

There’s a boomerang I’ve already removed from the office and taken home. It was a gift, with bright colors on the tough piece of wood. As you may know, a boomerang is used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club. The one I have is that kind which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower. I’ve saved it all these years to remind me how throwing criticism always seems to boomerang back (that’s why I took it for prominent display at home).

I simply don’t have the heart to throw away dictionaries, even when they predate my arrival to Gallatin. But what do you do with a Webster’s New World Dictionary of the American Language copyrighted in 1970 or an American College Dictionary printed in 1963?

There’s also a 10-volume Time-Life series on photography on the shelf. They look impressive and still too informative to just throw away. The shelf right above holds film cameras and lenses of little value now in this digital age. I shudder to think of the hours I’ve spent alone in the darkroom. That now seems like such a waste of time, especially considering the alternatives a young guy might have chosen whenever he could have successfully enticed his gal into such private confines.

There’s a paper cutter over in the far corner of my office. The base is in great shape but the bearings on the roller blade are worn out. We used this cutter extensively to cut paper galleys to be waxed on the back side for positioning on page layouts back in the good ol’ days. I’ve emailed the manufacturer requesting replacement parts but with no response. In this throwaway world my guess is that any such request only draws a chuckle.

The most interesting junk in my office are things I don’t actually own. There’s a handsome award honoring former publisher Wesley L. Robertson as an inductee to the Missouri Press Hall of Fame (in October 1998). “Uncle Wes” died as a newspaper martyr after being shot just before Christmas in 1919 for what he wrote in the Gallatin North Missourian.

I’ve got a lot of interesting junk. Lots of historical paperwork and some interesting junk just needs to be reorganized. The best junk is kept in a wooden Army footlocker which has “E.C. Binney” stenciled on its outside. Any old-timer here knows what Earl Binney meant to Gallatin. There’s also useless junk like plans to convert the former Hales Market building into a community center and artist renditions of historical displays once proposed for the Rotary Jail.

We used to get a lot of ink pens with North Missourian information printed on them. These samples came free, with the suggestion “Great for gifts to your customers.” Maybe they would be – if most of them weren’t so poorly made. Some people on our staff are known to hoard ink pens, but the ones I’ve accumulated are those nobody seems to want.

I must make at least one clarification. Receiving “junk food” is in a category apart and to itself. Over the years we’ve received lots of home baked goodies, and those treats are always appreciated. It’s just that food gifts are becoming increasingly rare.

No doubt the economy and the internet have helped cut down on the amount of junk mail that gets mailed to me. Still, it amazes me how many wastebaskets full of throwaways I’ve sent to the dump thus far this spring, even as we recycle as much as possible. More decisions lie ahead.

Spring cleanin’ isn’t easy. Junk to be thrown away is not to be confused with interesting junk. But defining what that means would require another column and another nod to Andy Rooney.

No reason to panic on coronavirus

by State Rep. J. Eggelston

Talk of the coronavirus, also called COVID-19, has certainly made the news a lot lately. And this discussion is beginning to affect human behavior on an economic scale.

Because the disease originated in China and because China is integral to international trade, the stock market has taken a sharp drop from its recent record high. Even though the virus has not been found in our food supply, Americans are now eating less often in Chinese restaurants. It has even been reported that people are buying less Corona beer, even though the beer has nothing to do with the virus.

Of course, health scares are nothing new. In recent years, similar concerns were raised about Zika, Ebola, H1N1, Swine Flu, Bird Flu, MERS, and SARS. While a few Americans were affected by those diseases, their numbers pale in comparison to the number of people who con-

tract, or even die from, the common flu.

The only deaths from COVID-19 as of the time I write this have been one in California and eleven at a nursing home in Washington state. So far, there has been only one diagnosed case of coronavirus in Missouri (St. Louis), and one in Johnson County, KS, near Kansas City.

While this would show there is no reason to panic, there is cause for some concern, and so a few common sense guidelines apply. Transmission can occur with physical contact, so fewer handshakes and more fist bumps. Also, avoiding commonly touched areas like handrails and door handles is suggested.

Wash your hands thoroughly and

House Joint Resolution 97 (Eggleston, R-Maysville), if approved by voters as this proposed Constitutional amendment, would require the sponsor(s) of initiative petitions proposing Constitutional amendments to collect signatures in every Congressional district and to submit any approved petition to the General Assembly for review and consideration in a manner similar to a bill. On March 5 the House Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee held an executive session where HJR 97 was voted “do pass” by a vote of 7-3. Source: MPA Report

Helping those who serve

by State Sen. Dan Hegeman

Members of the Missouri Legislature work toward many goals throughout our time in the Capitol. There are several points with which we agree, but few as much as our desire to assist those who volunteer to make the ultimate sacrifice when they join the U.S. Military. It is not only those individuals who take on this challenge, but it is also their families.

With this in mind, each year, lawmakers work toward ways that seek to help not only those who put on a uniform, but those who stay at home to care for loved ones and run the day-today aspects of life while their spouse is away, serving our country.

Add to this mix a commitment many of us in the Missouri General Assembly have made to cut unnecessary government regulation, and there are the components that are needed for Senate Bill 673 & 560, which has been passed by the Missouri Senate.

Senate Bill 673 & 560 would allow any resident of Missouri, a resident military spouse, or anon-resident military spouse to apply for a professional license in his or her chosen profession.

Current law allows any resident of Missouri who holds a valid license, issued by another

regularly, especially before eating. And try to avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes as that would give a virus you may have on your fingers easy access to the inside of your body. These are the same recommendations for preventing the flu or the common cold.

To further prepare for a possible coronavirus outbreak, the Missouri House has created the Special Subcommittee on Disease Control and Prevention.

Missouri’s Department of Health & Senior Services has also created a web page for citizens at health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus.

Please visit it for more information on coronavirus.

state, to submit an application for a license in Missouri in the same occupation or profession.

This legislation would help military spouses stationed in Missouri apply for a license here, as long as the person also submits proof of current licensure from their home state.

If someone moves to our state because his or her spouse has been transferred here, but cannot work in Missouri, it means that person cannot support a family. This leads to difficulties for them, and more unemployment.

All of this can be eliminated, if we simply cut away unneeded red tape and let people work. It is a win-win for everybody involved.

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March 11, 2020

You do what it takes: Unusual locations for stories Wandering Missouri’s statehouse continually reminds me of the unusual locations for my stories. I learned the importance of Capitol hideaways from Gov. Warren Hearnes in the early 1970s.

When the House was in session, he regularly took over a House member’s office directly across from the chamber. As a former House majority leader, he knew how to personally cajole and negotiate with lawmakers.

That office became a go-to location for me to discover the governor’s efforts by talking with legislators as they left their meetings with Hearnes.

From that experience, I learned the value of regularly walking the legislative hallways to see if a governor was meeting with lawmakers to win votes or cut deals. The location that triggers my strongest memory is the Capitol’s basement garage. That garage haunts me because it’s where I learned on Oct. 16, 2000, that Gov. Mel Carnahan had died.

Late that evening, I went to the Capitol garage after a tip that Carnahan had been in a plane crash. I soon encountered Secretary of State Bekki Cook driving into the garage. A dear friend of the Carnahan family, she was in tears. She did not need to say much to me. I realized the only reason for her to be in the vacant Capitol that late in the evening was for a meeting of the Disability Board of state officials to declare the governor unable to

Capitol Perspectives

by Phill Brooks perform his duties.

Shortly later Lt. Gov. Roger Wilson arrived. Rather than driving to his normal parking spot, a Highway Patrol officer drove the car and parked it in the governor’s spot. That was poignant since the Patrol provided security only for governors and their families. Exiting the car, Wilson sadly nodded his head to me confirming the tragedy.

Other locations in the Capitol that flood my memories are less

somber. At one time, lobbyists would flood into the few legislative offices where they could smoke and drink. They were goto places for immediate access to powerful players in the legislative process. In those rooms I developed relationships that could last for years to help me better understand what’s going on.

Elevators are a tremendous place to ask a quick question or two as legislators move between their offices and the chamber.

Recently, a brief elevator conversation confirmed for me rural concerns about the potential condemnation of farm land from the House Speaker’s hyperloop transportation proposal.

For one state official, a statehouse sidewalk became an in-

valuable location. It was the path Gov. Joe Teasdale would walk every day to the Catholic church next to the Capitol when he was in office in the late 1970s. Teasdale limited press access. But he was such a considerate person that I knew he would not blow off my student reporters and their cameras waiting on the sidewalk to ask him questions while walking to church.

My most unusual location for a Capitol news story was a Senate urinal! It was there, in 1973, that I interviewed Senate President Pro Tem Bill Cason as to why he ordered staff to block the lieutenant governor from the chamber that day to preside.

Cason refused to leave the chamber for reporter questions. But I

lation assistance under this program. If there is widespread crop quality loss from eligible disaster events, that results in price deductions or penalties when marketing the damaged crops.

The Appropriations bill expands WHIP+ to include assistance for crop quality loss. FSA is gathering data and input from producers and stakeholders regarding the extent and types of quality loss nationwide.

To be eligible for WHIP+, producers must have suffered losses of certain crops, trees, bushes, or vines in eligible disaster counties for an eligible natural disaster event that occurred in 2018 or 2019. Eligibility will be determined for each producer based on the size of the loss and the lever of insurance coverage elected by the producer. A WHIP factor will be determined for each crop based on the producer’s coverage level. Producers who elected higher coverage levels will receive a higher WHIP factor.

Because livestock losses are covered by other disaster recovery programs offered through FSA, these losses are not eligible for WHIP+.

Both insured and uninsured producer are eligible to apply for WHIP+. Producers receiving as-

sistance through WHIP+ will be required to purchase crop insurance, at least at the 60 percent level, for the next two available crop years after the crop year for which WHIP+ payments were made.

If your crops suffered a qualifying loss in 2018 or 2019, please contact the Daviess County FSA office after March 23.

knew that at some point he would need to relieve himself. So, I kept watch on the Senate bathroom where Cason ultimately went.

Standing next to the urinal, he did not object to my inquiry and provided a blunt explanation.

During the years I supervised journalism students, I’d recount these stories during orientation tours of the Capitol. Besides showing them the unusual locations to get information, it also reinforced that wandering the hallways and poking into crannies is where you can discover what’s really going on and develop lasting sources.

Editor’s note: Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970.

He is a correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the MU School of Journalism.

R-2 board (continued from page 1) for covering a classroom on their plan time.

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

This report is taken in part from the unapproved minutes of the Feb. 19 public meeting. Present were Stephanie Mason, Lyle Hoover, Brooke Johnson, Greg Coin, Steve Pankau, Brian Teel and Laura Booth.

March 15-21, 2020

Coffee Shop Talk

March is sure coming in like a lamb this year. Beautiful weather for the first week, with spring in sight. As we enter spring there are a few important reminders and deadline to keep in mind.

The first is March 16, the deadline to enroll in 2019 ARCPLC program. If not enrolled by March 16, your farm(s) will not be eligible for any potential 2019 payment.

There are many things to consider when selecting your ARC/ PLC elections. Currently the most important part is, when are you going to make it into the office before March 16?

If all producers who have a share in the cropland on the farm do not sign their contracts by Monday, March 16, all 2019 payments are voided. This includes signatures from landowners with a share in the crop, another tenant who may rent pasture or hay acres, a tenant on another tract of the same farm. All must be in the office or returned by Monday, March 16.

If you are not finished with your farms, please call or stop by asap. The staff here will assist you in reviewing the materials to help you make your decision.

USDA announced additional disaster assistance available to agricultural producers, including

producers impacted by drought and excess moisture. Through WHIP+, USDA is helping producers recover from losses related to 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.

In June 2019, more than $3 billion was made available through a disaster relief package passed

by Congress and signed by President Trump.

In December 2019, Congress passed, and President Trump signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 that provides an additional $1.5 billion for the continuation of disaster assistance program delivery.

FSA will open signup on March 23 for producers to apply for eligible losses of drought and excess moisture.

To be considered eligible for WHIP+, producers must farm land in a county that has been declared a Secretarial or Presidential disaster county, resulting from an eligible disaster. Daviess County was declared a disaster county in 2018 for the drought and in 2019 for the floods.

WHIP+ is only designed to aid with production losses, however, if quality was taken into consideration under federal crop insurance where production was further adjusted, the adjusted production will be used in calcu-

By Mandi Bird, FSA County Executive Director

CRP Management We are coming up on CRP management timeframes for the burning or spraying of cool season grasses. Almost all current CRP contracts are required to have contract management completed in years 3-6 of the contract. If required management is not completed timely, penalties will apply and possible contract termination. If you are unsure if you have completed your Mid Contract Management or have questions on which practice would be best for yours, please contact the office.

The three options for Mid Contract Management are fire burn, light strip disking, or chemical spraying. If your contract is cool season grasses (CP-1) you can burn or spray from March 15-April 30. Warm season grasses (CP-2) can be burned through

March 31. Fire burning removes heavy thatch and encourages the growth of wildflowers, legumes and seed-producing plants which are ideal for wildlife. If you choose a chemical application, it should temporarily set back the growth of grass species to allow for the growth of forbs and legumes to increase the stand’s diversity. Chemical rates should conform to the label recommendations for “suppression.” Light disking can be done on either warm or cool season grass contracts through March 31.

This is also a good time to address any woody species or noxious weeds if they are present in your CRP. Except for tree practices and a few wildlife practices that require shrub plantings or down tree structures, CRP is to remain free of trees, brush and noxious weeds during the life of the contract. If ground is not kept free of trees, it is considered a compliance issue and penalties will apply.

Thanks for reading. Feel free to call or stop on by if you have any questions. Good luck to all the livestock producers who have been or will be calving, lambing, kidding or foaling this spring and to all those making spring planting preparations.

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March 11, 2020

Altamont discusses street light agreement Mike Edwards, regional account executive from Ameren Electric, presented the street light agreement for upcoming term and explained details to the Altamont Board of Trustees during their meeting held Feb. 9.

There are no anticipated revenue changes from the past agreement to the current one.

A board member asked who is responsible for trimming trees away from power lines as the city had two local incidents during a recent storm. Mr. Edwards said he would check the city’s maintenance cycle for tree trimming

Child hurt in accident south of Bethany A 4-year-old-child was injured in a one-vehicle accident March 5 on Missouri Highway 13, five miles south of Bethany.

According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26-year old Stacey M. Blackburn of Trenton was traveling north on Highway 13 when her vehicle went off the east side of the roadway and then returned to the roadway. Blackburn overcorrected and went off the east side striking an embankment.

Her four-year-old passenger was taken by private vehicle to Harrison County Community Hospital with minor injuries.

Road work on B, V, & 13 MoDOT plans the following work in Daviess County: Route B – Drainage work eastbound at 262nd Street, March 11 Route V – Pothole patching, March 12 – 13.

Earlier in the week: Route 13 – Driveway culvert replacement northbound from Clay Street to Brook Street was planned for March 10.

and let the board know.

In conjunction with the street light agreement renewal, ordinance 2020-01 was carried by the board. The ordinance replaces ordinance #01-2010 to modify the expiration date of the Street Light Agreement with Ameren.

The current agreement expires March 25.

The community building cleanup was tabled until spring.

Board members wanted to try once more to post for bids from insured snow removal contractors. Residents would be notified via the Village facebook page to avoid parking on the streets before snow removal be-

gins. For the record, it was noted that a local contractor was given emergency approval by phone to plow the streets in mid-January.

During public comment, Hank Curtis was asked if he was willing to accept the current open board seat and he accepted. Mr. Curtis was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the current open board seat by a vote of 3-1. One board member abstained due to not being acquainted with Mr. Curtis.

The next board meeting was scheduled for March 8. This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the Feb. 9 meeting.

Coffey water rate to increase The Coffey City Council established the effective date for the water/wastewater rate increase to begin with the July 1 billing. The rate increase was approved at the Oct. 2019 meeting.

In other business at the Feb. 22 meeting, an ordinance carried after first and second readings. The ordinance is regarding schedule of fees, tax rates, and to update the property tax rate for 2019, and related matters.

Three water leaks were reported. Wynne’s Backhoe will be contacted to start repairs.

Brush removal has been started in the park. The Salem Township maintainer operator requested some tree trimming be done before road grading begins.

Tractor repair was discussed.

Hickman Environmental Services repaired pump #2 at sewer lift station #1.

After discussion, the council decided to raise the council stipend from $20 to $25 per month.

A bill draft will be presented at the next meeting.

Petty cash reimbursement was approved with one abstaining (relation).

The council discussed possible dog control measures as several residents expressed concerns regarding unrestrained dogs. No action was taken.

Building permits for nonpermanent structures and temporary fences were discussed.

The council stated no permits were needed for these items.

The next regular meeting will be at 10 a.m. on March 21.

This information is taken from the unapproved minutes of the meeting held Feb. 22.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Coffey City Council held Feb. 22. Council members present were Mayor Ralph Ray, Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin and Frank Davis. Also present were City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson.

Allegations presented to regional jail board Sarah LaRue, the mother of an inmate who was allegedly pepper sprayed while naked and on suicide watch at DaviessDeKalb Regional Jail (DDRJ), presented her allegations of abuse at the Feb. 28 meeting of the jail district. A DDRJ guard was placed on administrative leave following the allegations.

This portion of the meeting was documented in audio format and retained with the written record of the meeting.

Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra made the following statement prior to giving the floor to LaRue: “On advice of the board’s counsel, we will make no comment with respect to the matter and threatened litigation.”

In other business conducted at the meeting, Deputy Director Timothy Carder gave the financial report as follows: sales tax revenue for Jan. 2020, $74,458.16; sales tax balance $1,209.80; commissary grossed $8,056.97 in Feb. 2020; CD account 247 balance $249,993.42; CD account 977 balance of zero; operating account balance $7,445.33; payroll balance $1,010.57; accounts receivable $354,496.72; accounts payable $6,646.56. The financial report was accepted by the board’s unanimous approval.

Jail Director Edmon Howard advised the board that renovations are moving forward.

Brown Lumber Company will move a shed so that boring can begin for the electrical work. A $67,000 deposit has been made to Brown Lumber Company to get started. Midway through the project the jail will pay one-third and final payment will be made upon completion of the work.

Mr. Carder stated that a bid

has been received from W.L. Cassell and Associates. They are electrical engineers who will oversee the renovation.

Mr. Howard negotiated with Livingston County Commissioners in regard to the board bill increase. The Livingston County housing rate increase to $48 will begin June 1, 2020, and that rate will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2021.

Mr. Carder indicated that Crisis Intervention Training will be completed in March, and in-service training will be completed in the spring.

Sheriff Becerra inquired about Cameron Accounting, and Mr. Howard advised they review the jail financials quarterly and provide Ms. Burke with assistance if needed.

The new washer and dryer have been installed.

The board members determined that a better process is to be established for citizens wishing to file a complaint.

The board entered closed session at 11:22 a.m. and exited closed session at 11: 55 a.m.

Attending the meeting were Daviess County Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Clark; Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; and Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant.

Visitors in attendance were Matt Hoffmann, St. Joseph Newspress; Heather Gallardo; Sarah LaRue; Michael LaRue; Daviess County Chief Deputy Larry Adams; and Daviess County Sgt. Jared Hogan.

The next meeting of the jail board is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Jamesport to resurface three streets Larry Griffin from Griffin Asphalt presented the Jamesport City Council with proposals on resurfacing three city streets uptown and the board accepted the designs.

In other business during the Feb. 10 meeting, Lauren Horsman, city attorney, informed the council that Missouri laws have changed regarding nuisance violations. This would require the city to take administrative action on those properties in violation. The council agreed that the city would use the resources necessary to go forward on the cleanup of the violating properties.

Employee Trent Brewer presented the council with the costs associated with insulating the ceiling on new city building.

The board carried a motion to

purchase insulation and begin installing.

The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jamesport City Council held Feb. 10 at City Hall. Members in attendance were Freda Garner, Rob Murphy, Gary Alexander and Geoff Eads. Mayor Dana Urton, employee Trent Brewer, Larry Griffin and Lauren Horsman also attended.

Constitution Seminar A free constitution seminar, Advance the Cause of Liberty, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Times and Seasons Restaurant in Gallatin.

You are invited to come renew your knowledge of the rules and take back our republic of we the people.

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Annual fish fry at Pattonsburg The Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center is holding its annual fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on March 14.

The menu will feature fish, chicken, mountain oysters, or turkey fries; French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, potato salad, dessert, and a drink. Cost for adults is $10; and for kids 10 and under $5.

Pies and donated items will be auctioned off immediately following the meal.

Active Aging Resource Center

Utilities software approved

April Wollam presented and answered questions about the new software to be used for the utilities position at the Feb. 10 meeting of the Winston Village Board of Trustees. The board unanimously approved the cost of the new software.

A new list of delinquent utility customers was presented. Five shut offs were sent and three were paid.

Financial reports detailing deposits and expenses were presented by the village clerk and reviewed along with deposit slips, bills, and bank statements.

The board unanimously approved the income and expense report.

Gene Stigall reported that he would like to see about fixing the heater in the motor grader, purchasing extensions for the chains that go on the motor grader tires, and a blade for the motor grader. The board suggested that Gene investigate the cost of these items and bring more information back to the board.

The board unanimously approved a motion to approve the Ameren contract. The contract was signed by Chairman Brenda Goll.

The clerk reported that all taxes are filed and complete for 2019.

The clerk also asked the board to refund Amber Escueta’s $25 for the city hall rental on Jan. 5, 2020, due to the lights

David Roll, Daviess County Emergency Management Agency Director, will be here at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 to discuss emergency weather and disaster preparedness.

Join us for Buffet Wednesdays. Get salad and soup with your meal every Wednesday.

March for Meals is here! We will be promoting our Meals on Wheels program during March.

You can help by sponsoring food for one day’s worth of meals. For $200 you will be a Meal Champion and sponsor our meals for one day in March. Your tax-deductible donation can be mailed to Active Aging Resource Center, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 64640.

March 12-13: Center closing at 1 p.m.

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day — join us for Irish Stew March 17: Board meeting 9:30 am – note time and date change March 25: Blood pressure checks from 11-12 Menus for March 16-20: Monday: goulash, garlic bread, broccoli, carrots, fruit; Tuesday: Irish beef stew, green beans, cornbread, cottage cheese, fruit; Wednesday: chicken fillet on bun, vegetable blend, applesauce; Thursday: pork chop, Deadline mashed is potatoes, Signup Tuesday, October 1, 2019 California blend veggies, bread, orange and pears; Friday: tuna and noodles, glazed carrots, peas, biscuit, peaches.

not working properly. The board unanimously approved a motion to refund the rental fee.

Phil Minick is going to submit a bid to fix the electricity at the park. Neal Slaughter would like to have a street/alley closed, and this meeting was the First Reading for that proposal.

There was no report for sewer maintenance, ordinance enforcement, or historical society and community events.

Trustees present were Brenda Goll, Wayne Wollam, Neal Slaughter, Tim Caldwell, Lori Norton, and Daniel Michael.

Nichole Gregornick was absent.

Others present were Cristan Filley, April Wollam, and Gene Stigall.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

February Fire Report The Gallatin Fire Protection District reports the following incidents in February 2020: Feb. 2 – 9:34 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries at Highway 13 & Ridge Avenue Feb. 12 – 12:00 p.m.: Hazardous material release investigation with no hazardous condition found on S. Clay Feb. 13 – 7:15 p.m.: Medical Assist on Waltz Avenue; 9:40 p.m. dispatched & cancelled en route to Highway HH west of 190th, mutual aid with KAW Fire District

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SCHOOL/SPORTS

North Daviess crowns Homecoming Royalty North Daviess held Homecoming 2020 on Feb. 28. Queen Faith Rainey-Anderson and King Bryce Smith were crowned during coronation by the 2019 Queen Tabitha Wynne and King Ira Johnson. Pictured from left to right standing are Madison Lawson, Emily Linthicum, Pattonsburg Courtwarming Royalty takes stage Christian Mallot, Josh Schmidt, Gavin Sprague, Tabitha Wynne, Ira Johnson, Robert Prater, Pattonsburg 2020 Courtwarming Royalty were Queen Webby Bailey and King Zach Sue Prater, Johnathan Reickard, Kieara Clair, Alex Crim, Kaden Clair. Sitting in front are Moore. The event was rescheduled to Feb. 20 with the dance on Feb. 21. The Pan- Faith Rainey and Anderson, Bryce Smith. Online photos courtesy of BTC Bank. thers played North Harrison. Pictured left to right, front row, are Kyndall Hunter, first grade; Webby Bailey, Queen (basketball candidate); Zach Moore King (senior candidate); Case Gardner, first grade; second row, freshmen Gia Pace and Michael Jessop; sophomores Quincy Crone and Zane Reed; Grace Warner 2019 Queen; Cody Crabtree 2019 King; Dakota Eaton, basketball candidate; Hannah McDaniel, senior; Hailey Wise, junior; Corbin Rice-Maddox, junior. Online photos courtesy of BTC Bank. on gets an automatic bid in the

By Benjamin Herrold Missouri wrapped up its NCAA Tournament, so the conregular season in impressive ference tournament functions fashion, surging down the home- as a last chance for any of the stretch like a Kentucky Derby teams to make the Big Dance.

Missouri, the 10 seed, plays champion, combining incredible defense with a good closing kick its first game in the SEC Touron offense to defeat Alabama nament against 7 seed Texas A&M on Thursday (6 p.m. on 69-50.

The first half was a rock SEC Network). The Tigers lost fight, with Missouri (15-16, 7-11 twice to the Aggies this season, in SEC) inching to a 21-20 lead but Tiger fans can hope that it’s at halftime. There was some hard to beat a team three times good defense in that first half, in a season.

If Missouri wins Thursday, but the two teams each comJamesport crowns candidates for Homecoming mitted 12 turnovers, and 24 total they play 2 seed Auburn on FriSenior candidates, Bailee Hoover and Jared Johnson, were crowned Jamesport’s 2020 Homecoming turnovers in a single half of bas- day (6 p.m. on SEC Network).

Queen and King on Feb. 7 following the basketball games against Norborne. Pictured, left to right, are Rikki ketball generally gives fans the Missouri won a thrilled and conCook, basketball, Kandyce Mooney, junior, Jordan Marrs, sophomore; Serenity Arndt, freshmen; Taegan impulse to avert their eyes. tentious game with Auburn in Dunks, last year’s Queen, James Rice, Elaina Register, Bailee Hoover, Queen/senior; Jared Johnson, But the second half was a Columbia this season, but it’ll King/senior, Harris Dixon and Brooklyn Hathcock, children in front; Johnny Cosper, last year’s King, Zander show. Alabama (16-15, 8-10 in be tough to deal them another Smith, freshmen; Michael Holtzclaw, sophomore; Blake Rainey, junior; Sawyer Skinner, basketball. Online SEC) led 37-36 with about 10 min- defeat. But if Missouri does, the photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank. utes left, but then Missouri went Tigers would play in their first on a 12-1 run to take control of the ever SEC Tournament semifinal game as Mizzou Arena got loud. on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m. on ESPN).

The Tigers won going away.

And if you really want to This was perhaps the defensive game of the year for the dream a dream, the SEC TourTigers. Alabama plays an up- nament championship is at noon tempo style and can score some Sunday on ESPN. Missouri is a long-shot to win points. The Crimson Tide scored at least 67 points in every game the tournament, or even make this season, and then Missouri the final. But winning a game or held them to 50. And it could have two in Nashville would be a nice been 49, although Missouri gave way to cap the season and give a late foul to give the team’s lone a little extra source of optimism senior, Reid Nikko, a big ovation heading into the offseason. from the home crowd as he left the court for the final time as a NCMC Men’s Basketball player.

9th seed in nat’l tourney Nikko, the big man from MinThe brackets are out for the nesota, made a lot of progress NJCAA Division II National in his final season, and provided Tournament that the North the team with steady interior Central Missouri College men’s play down the stretch this seabasketball team will be competson. ing in next week. Dates for the The Tigers took charge on tournament are March 17-21 the glass, outrebounding Alaand all games will take place on bama 42-27. Dru Smith had a the campus of Danville Commuhuge game for Missouri, with 17 nity College. points and 8 assists.

The Pirates (27-3), ranked 6th Now Missouri heads to Nashin the latest NJCAA DII poll and ville to wrap up the season with fresh off their Region XVI and the Southeastern Conference Central Plains District titles, Tournament, unless they pull will be the 9th seed and face of the improbable feat of winthe 8th overall seed Howard ning four games in four days to Community College (25-6) in win the conference tournament. the opening round on Tuesday, The SEC Tournament champiMarch 17 with a 6:30 p.m. tip.

Missouri defeats Alabama, heads to Nashville for SEC Tournament

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Sheriffs hold conference at Capitol Missouri sheriffs will hold a press conference at the Missouri State Capital on behalf of Missouri law abiding citizens on March 11. Sheriffs will unite to discuss the state of public safety as seen at the local level from all corners of the state. Sheriffs will be discussing the catch and release policies of the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Missouri Supreme Court bond reform, and the millions of dollars owed to local taxpayers who are merely upholding the rule of law.

Sheriffs hope to directly communicate with senators and representatives about the impact of the criminal justice reform measures taken over the past year including how this affects local citizens in our own neighborhoods.

Sheriffs will be announcing

Contracts for R-7 principals offered The Tri-County R-7 School Board of Education met Feb. 10 in the superintendent’s office.

The board offered Pamela Cox a part-time principal a contract for 2020-2022 at a salary of $31,650. They also offered Principal Wade Hall a contract at $56,500.

The board adopted a calendar for the 2020-2021 school year and approved the CD investment of $150,000 for 8 months at 1.86% APY with Home Exchange Bank.

The board reviewed MSBA updates with no action taken, and no action was taken after a discussion on Transportation.

The board moved to seek bids for the Financial Audit for 20202021 year and approved the purchase of a Laptop from SHI. The board renewed membership in the OSBA Health Insurance consortium. No action was discussed after a discussion on the budget.

The next regular meeting will be March 10, at 6:00 in the superintendent’s office.

the formation of a new organization titled Missouri Sheriffs United. Missouri Sheriffs United will enhance sheriffs’ ability to impact decisions made at the state level and will allow sheriffs to be more of a voice for the lawabiding tax payer.

Sheriffs also hope to hear good news regarding the $30 million owed by the state to local law-abiding citizens for the housing of state prisoners. Governor Parson has asked for $22 million to pay toward the debt this legislative year and has committed to working with the sheriffs to ensure the jail reimbursement is funded correctly every year.

Sheriffs will meet at 2 p.m. in the House lounge located on the third floor of the Capital.

Any questions should be directed to Sheriff David Parrish, President, or Executive Director Kevin Merritt, MSA. Missouri Sheriffs Association 6605 50 West, Jefferson City MO 65109; Office: 573-635-5925; Fax: 573-635-2128. Online: www. mosheriffs.com

Panther basketball ends with post season awards Pattonsburg athletes have turned the page to other spring sports but six Panthers are soaking up post season basketball honors. From left to right with their 2019-20 basketball awards are: Dylan McCrary, second team All-GRC West and Coaches All-District 14; Zane Reed, first team All-GRC West; Carter Crone, second team All-GRC West, Coaches All-District 14 and Osborn All-Tournament; Webby Bailey, honorable mention All-GRC West, Coaches All-District 14 and Osborn All-Tournament; Patrick Cowley, honorable mention All-GRC West, Osborn All-Tournament and Albany All-Tournament; Grace Warner, Coaches All-District 14; and Jillian Plymell, honorable mention All-GRC West and Coaches All-District 14.

Marvelous Missouri Tales of

Written by: Carolyn Mueller

Illustrated by: Nicole Hartfelder

Chapter 8: Missouri Then & Now

Mosaic scholarship deadline approaching The deadline to apply for several Mosaic Life Care Foundation scholarships is quickly approaching.

Most scholarship deadlines are March 15, although a few scholarships have different deadlines. Please check each scholarship for specific guidelines. Details about eligibility criteria and scholarship applications can be found at www. mlcfoundation.com.

“Molly, what did you see?” Her dad asked.

“Well,” Molly answered. “First there was the cave, and then I met Elsie, and she showed me Birdle’s cabin, and I found her diary and then…”

Her dad looked at her, quizzically.

Molly gave him a sheepish grin and said, “I’ll tell you all about Missouri, Silver Dollar City, Marble and Marvel Cave and bat poop!”

“Come on,” he told her. “Let’s go find the others so you can tell us all while we wait to ride Fire-In-The-Hole!”

Molly and her dad found her mom and brother, and she told them the stories she’d just heard from Elsie, until the family boarded the roller coaster.

As Molly strapped into her seat, she looked around, seeing Silver Dollar City with new eyes. Molly imagined roller coasters that moved at these speeds with twists and turns and drops would have been unimaginable when Birdle and her family moved to Missouri in 1916.

But it was more than that. Molly saw families waiting in line for the clean, indoor restrooms with flushable toilets. Birdle had used an outhouse in her backyard!

Other families were walking around enjoying turkey legs and corn on the cob. Birdle’s family had to work hard to find and manage enough food to feed their family. Now, it seemed to Molly, there was food everywhere in Silver Dollar City.

Her family didn’t need to can goods to store in a root cellar to survive the winter! She saw drinking fountains and remembered Birdle writing about walking to a spring to fetch water. Back in St. Louis, her family lived in a three-bedroom, two-story home, instead of a tiny, one-room cabin.

Things sure are different these days, Molly thought.

It suddenly occurred to Molly, though, that 200 years was a long time with a lot of history, and she was a part of that history too. Living as she did in St. Louis, with a laptop and running shoes, she was just as much a Missourian as Birdle and her sister were, washing clothes in the spring. Genevieve and Miriam Lynch running Marvel Cave and Mary Herschend and her sons creating Silver Dollar City were a part of Missouri history too. It took lots of different people with lots of different lives to make a state.

Suddenly, the rollercoaster lurched, and Molly and her family catapulted down the track! She threw her hands up and screamed along with the rest of the riders as the coaster twisted and turned down drops and around hair-splitting corners. By the time it screeched to a stop and her family climbed off, Molly felt exhilarated. What a day!

“Where to next?” Molly’s mom asked the family.

Molly thought back to where Silver Dollar City all started.

“How about Marvel Cave?” she suggested.

Molly smiled and grabbed her dad’s hand as she and her family left behind the bright summer sunshine and stepped into the cool air of the Missouri cave.

Newspaper Connections: Use the facts in all of the chapters to write a newspaper-style story, with a strong lead sentence and include the 5 Ws and 1 H; who, what, where, when, why and how.

Last in an 8-part series, courtesy of the North Missourian, with 186 Daviess County students participating!

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RECORD

Bridge discussions on agenda for commission David Cox heard from Jay Gary Holcomb, Salem Townregarding COMMISSION ship, 200th Street Bridge.

James advised the tube had been ordered but didn’t come in until last fall. David Cox will check with the maintainer operator to see what help they need to get this fixed. Discussion was held on Bridge #2620015 on 112th Street in Jefferson Township and Bridge #022000.7 on Ashwood Road in Salem Township, to be turned in to Mr. McVicker, engineer, for future assistance.

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported the county bridge inspections are all now complete and there are no additional bridges closed. Steve Bohannon, Grand River Township, talked to David Cox regarding Arvin Bunker and rock for that road. Discussion was held regarding the Saber Road project: Wayne reported the surveyor came, and he helped the surveyor stake out the new road.

Jim Ruse spoke with Trent Dowell on the phone about the Trager-Dowell road project agreement. Everything is good to go. All parties will come in to the office to sign the agreement.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. Discussion was held regarding the Reel Avenue Bridge in Jackson Township COUNTY

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Sheriff Incident Report

THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES

Check our website!

www.daviesscountysheriffmo.com 3/3/20 9:00 am – Court in session.

5:21 pm – Gallatin investigation.

7:04 pm – Jamesport investigation.

3/4/20 9:00 am – Court in session.

11:29 am – Gallatin investigation.

9:48 pm – Gallatin investigation.

3/5/20 12:29 pm – Gallatin investigation.

3/6/20 7:05 pm – Winston investigation.

7:26 pm – Altamont domestic investigation.

9:06 pm – Winston investigation.

• Kenneth Utley, 37, Richmond, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for bond revocation.

Bond set at $25,000, cash only.

3/7/20 2:06 am – Gallatin investigation.

2:58 pm – Jamesport investigation.

3:30 pm – Investigation on HWY BB. 4:16 pm – Jameson investigation.

• Benjy Cox, 57, Jameson, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for a 24-hour hold.

• Jasmine Swearingin, 26, Altamont, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for domestic assault – 3rd degree. The incident occurred March 6 at an Altamont residence. Bond denied.

3/8/20 4:16 pm – Altamont follow up investigation.

3/9/20 1:43 pm – Jamesport investigation.

11:14 pm – Winston investigation.

that is temporarily closed. After discussion it was decided to forego the BEAP study and fix the footer with load limit. They are working on Unity Avenue in Colfax Township this week. The crew will move on to the Reel Avenue Bridge next.

Bills and abatements were approved.

At 10 a.m., a bid opening was held for the Saber Road Project.

Six bids were presented in order as follows: 1. R. Huston Trucking, LLC, Gallatin, $33,500; 2.

Will Salmon Excavating LLC, Gallatin, $26,000, Certificate of Liability; 3. Colfax Township, Bill Haggard, $40,449; 4. Kurt Esbeck Construction, LLC, Gallatin, $6,506.25, Certificate of Liability; 5. H2 Excavating, Maysville, $10,100 with $1,700 for seed and mulch if needed, Certificate of Liability; 6. Perkins Dozing, Jamesport, $22,250.

Those present were Douglas Hood, H2 Excavating; Rena Perkins, Perkins Dozing; Mark Leggett, Daviess County Special Road Distrist #1, the commission, and Carrie Holcomb, deputy clerk.

Bids were opened and read and tabled for review. Jim Ruse notified everyone the county will keep bids on file and won’t award the bid until the final word from FEMA comes in. Wayne Uthe advised the road was staked out now. Jim thanked everyone and dismissed bid opening at 10:08 a.m.

Mark Leggett, Daviess County Special Road District #1 (Lake Viking), spoke with commission regarding the 165th Street guardrail. The commission advised it has been put back up as original. The county will be painting the rail as well.

Mark advised the commission that the dredge plan was approved by Lake Viking Association. Mark asked about progress and a timeline on the culvert on Oval Avenue; this project is yet to be completed (it is 7th on the list). This may change due to weather and availability. Mark also requested the placement of a street sign on 165th and Whitesell Street in Altamont. The commission advised him that 911 usually places those. Mark was given contact information for the 911 Board.

Aaron McVicker, McClure Engineering, met with the commission regarding future bridge construction projects. Several future projects were discussed.

In the afternoon the commission looked at bridges, culverts,

and brush in Salem, Jefferson and Grand River Townships.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

This information is taken from the minutes of the March 4, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.

A change of venue from Livingston County was filed March 5 against Dale Marvin Barker. He is charged with statutory or attempted statutory sodomy, statutory or attempted statutory rape first degree, unclassified felonies, and incest, E felony.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Mykah Scott from Giovanni Scott.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs.

Cody L. Bannan, Mooresville, non-support E felony; State vs.

Stacy Mae Clark, Maysville, three counts of D felony forgery; State vs. Angela D. Whitlock, Gilman City, no Davalid unty viess Colicense third and subsequent offense, E felony, careless and imprudent driving, A misdemeanor, DWI, B misdemeanor; State vs.THIS Duncan A.D. Lewis, INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT Lenexa, KS, delivery conINCLUDE ROUTINEof PATROL ACTIVITIES trolled substance, C felony, speeding, C misdemeanor; St. Joseph, driving while intoxiState vs. Thobela Sovara, Over- cated prior offender, 10 days jail; land Park, KS, DWI persistent, speeding (126 in 70 mph zone) 5 E felony, endangering welfare days jail, $250.

Ryan B. Dunkin, driving of a child first degree, D felony, speeding, B misdemeanor, fail- while intoxicated, 10 days jail; ure to display plates, infraction. speeding, $100.50.

Lowell F. Millburn, AlbuCivil cases filed: Earl Y. McAfee, Cameron, vs. Shelby querque, NM, driving while inM. McAfee, St. Joseph, dissolu- toxicated, $350; speeding (100 in tion of marriage; Eads Trust vs. 60 mph zone) five days jail, $250.

Michael L. King, Trenton, Estate of Mary Ella Steckman trespassing, $50.

Turner, quiet title.

Civil Court Associate Division Breach of contract: A conDefendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the sent judgment was entered for Circuit Court of Daviess County Blue Ridge Bank and Trust and are listed below with the offense against Amanda J. Flowers et al. 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: Charles L. Harris, Indianapolis, IN, driving while revoked amended to no valid license, $150.

Benjamin A. Mayes, Garland, TX, speeding $70.50; possession of marijuana amended to non operating, two days jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, $300.

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Suits on account: Three cases were dismissed — Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Charady A. Glidewell, Webcollex LLC vs.

Dana Maxwell, and Midwestern Health Management Inc. vs. Alleah Freeman.

Marriages Judge Daren Adkins performed the following marriages on March 6: Charles Wesley Gray, 44, and Jennifer Lynn Bancks, 35, both of Jameson; and Matthew Eugene Koehl, 19, and Tiffany Raedawn Youngs, 20, both of Spickard. (continued on Page 10)

March 11, 2020

Deaths

Stanley Minnick 1957-2020 Stanley John Minnick, 62, Pattonsburg, formerly of Kellerton, IA, and Grant City, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, near Tarkio.

He was born on Oct. 27, 1957 in Delphos, IA, the son of Lawrence and Clarice (Stephens) Minnick.

On Nov. 4, 1984 he married Diana Miller in Kellerton. She survives of the home.

Stanley was a graduate of Grand Valley High School in 1976.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stephen Minnick; and sister, Edith Shoemaker.

Survivors include his children: Joshua Minnick, Grant City, Gary Munyon, St. Joseph, Elizabeth (Kelly) Hughes, Pattonsburg, and Elijah (Ashley) Minnick, Kansas City; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

The family of Stanley Minnick held a Celebration of Life March 7, 2020, at the Pattonsburg City Hall and Fire Station, Pattonsburg. Stanley has been cremated under the direction

of Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Lydia T. (Detweiler) Gingerich 1936 – 2020 Lydia T. (Detweiler) Gingerich, 83, Jamesport, passed away March 5, 2020, at her home near Jamesport. Lydia was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Dover, DE, to Tobe and Lena (Miller) Detweiler.

On Nov. 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to Joseph C. Gingerich. They lived in matrimony 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons, Chester and Eli Ray; a stillborn daughter, Rebecca; one daughter-in-law, Polly; one grandson, Perry; and two sisters.

Survivors include her chil-

dren: daughter, Lena Kramer, Sulphur Springs, TX; son, Freeman and wife, Ida, Jamesport; daughter-in-law, Wilma, Jamesport; daughter, Martha and husband, Noah Kramer, Jamesport; daughter-in-law, Betty, Jamesport; daughter, Lizzie Ann and husband, Merle Yoder, Jamesport; son, Danny Joe, Princeton; daughter, Naomi and husband, Paul Byler, Jamesport; son, John Henry and wife, Katie, Norwood; 59 grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren; six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services were held March 9 at the Eli Kauffman residence, Jamesport, with burial in the Meadow View Cemetery, Jamesport, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home.

Deaths (continued on Page 10)

Harrison County Sheriff Eckerson takes his own life Harrison County Sheriff Joshua Q. Eckerson, 45, took his life on March 5 after charges were filed against him in Daviess County, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

The preliminary investigation indicates Eckerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his residence in Bethany.

Earlier that day, three misdemeanor charges were filed regarding allegations from Feb. 26. The charges were filed after an investigation by the Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.

Eckerson was summoned to appear in court in Gallatin on April 14 on the misdemeanor charges of misuse of official information by a public servant, trespass in the first degree, and domestic assault in the fourth degree. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the matter. The charges are no longer on the court docket.

Harrison County Coroner Zach Wilson will assume the sheriff’s duties until another sheriff is appointed and qualified, per Missouri statute. The vacancy in the office of sheriff is then filled by the county commission. A special election is not required to be held if the general election is within less than nine months. The office is up for election in the general election on Nov. 3.

Eckerson had served as Harrison County sheriff since 2012 and had just filed for re-election.

A celebration of life is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday March 12, at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Bethany under the direction of the Roberson Funeral Home. Survivors include four children and their mother Kristy, his mother and sister, his grandmother, and great-grandmother, all of the area.

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10 Altamont United Methodist So glad we had a beautiful but windy day for church and Sunday School. We are making progress in getting the new roof on.

Pastor Marilyn’s message was on finding God and what we must do. We learned about Nicodemus going to Jesus for answers. Barb Youtsey shared Pope Francis’ “Fasting for Lent.”

Prayer concerns are asked for Susie Walton, Francie Toney, Linda Madison’s family, and for young people on spring break to help them make wise decisions.

Pastor Marilyn also discussed that, as part of the Northwest District, we need to gather disposable razors for the Hygiene Kits.

UMW will meet Wednesday at the church. Look around and see where God is revealed to help in times of need.

Fairview Shelly Mason opened with prayers for Bill Cullen, LaRae Loyd, Sandy Bridgeman, Leo and Beverly Lang, Karen Reed, Jamie Grimes, Brett Bolton, Vickie Meadows, Kay Cox, Corbin Toney, Spencer Colliate, Mitchell Parkhurst, and Quinn McFee. Prayer was by Vanda Davis.

Worship began with the Doxology and prayer by Raymond Searcy. The hymn, “There is Power in the Blood” was accompanied by Bob Speck. Offering and prayer were by Marilyn Searcy and special music by Bob Speck on his guitar. Special hymn, “Just Any Day Now” was presented by the Speck Family. Scripture was Ephesians 4:13-16 and the message, “The Call of Spiritual Growth,” and prayer were by Pastor Shadrach

Landry. The closing hymn was Amazing Grace. Prayer was by Cindy Lang.

Kids for Truth continues March 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed the congregation, and Peggy Earnst led the opening prayer.

Praise songs were “Tis So Sweet” and “Confidence.” Week two of the sermon series, “You’re Not Far” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA, was presented. The message was called “Unsettling” and was based on Mark 1:40-46 and Mark 2:1-15. Small group time followed the message. There will be a business meeting on March 15 after church services.

Gallatin First Baptist Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship on Sunday, March 15 and present a message from I John 2:3-6, “Do You Keep His Commandments?”

Evening worship is at 6 p.m.

Tuesday night is Men’s Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night activities are Pioneer Club, REACH Youth Group from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., with choir following at 7:30 p.m.

Save the dates: Vacation Bible School (“Concrete and Cranes”) will be July 12-17.

Deaths

Recorder’s Office Marriage licenses issued: Michael Lee King, 40, and Tracy Lynn Stretch, 42, both of Jamesport; Charles Wesley Gray, 44, and Jennifer Lynn Bancks, 35, both of Jameson; Matthew Eugene Koehl, 19, and Tiffany Rae Dawn Youngs, 20, both of Spickard.

Trustee’s Deed Lake Viking lot #661 from Ann E. Grosenheider, trustee under the Ann E. Grosenheider Trust Agreement to The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Foundation.

Warranty Deeds Lake Viking lot #642 from Bill and Carlene Bray to Rodney and Alicia Saunders; Lake Viking lots #3157 and #3158 from Traeton Jensen to Robbie and Heather Redman; tracts in Jamesport Township from Viola Hiebert to Michael Gingerich; tract in Sheridan Township from Tiffany Johnson and Vickie and Larry Hunter to Michael Trager; tract in Jamesport Township from Abe and Anna Kramer to David Hogan and Karli Provorse as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Grand River Township from Austin Keith Standring to Nathan M. Mechlin; tract in Grand River Township from Chelsie and Kenny D. Hornsby Jr. to Nathan M. Mechlin; tract in Grand River Township from Chelsie and Kenny Hornsby Jr. to Nathan M.

The motto: “Jesus! Our Strong Foundation!”

Summer camp dates are June 15-20 (youth), June 2227 (youth), and June 29-July 2 (kids).

Gallatin First Christian Sunday’s Focus on the Cross reading by Lois Carter was “The Whip.” Troy Elbert gave the children’s message. Pastor Kyle Taft’s message, “Invitation to a Journey: Confession” was based on 1 John 1:5-2:3.

Prayer requests are for the families of Linda Frost Madison, Donald Baker, Barbara Underwood and Joshua Eckerson in their sorrow; Marcy Swindler, Stephanie and Isabelle Alvord.

Youth groups met Sunday evening with the meal furnished by the Men’s Bible Study group.

The next regular youth group meetings are March 22.

This Sunday we will welcome Jaime Albertson, niece of Marcy Gay, who will give a brief presentation on her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines.

Fellowship of Christian Adult Singles (FOCAS) will meet at the church at 11 a.m. on March 17 for a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, wear green.

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Gena Gail Fisher 1961-2020 Gena Gail Fisher, 59, Kidder, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020, in Kidder where she lived most of her life.

Gena was born on Feb. 13, 1961, in Liberty to William Leroy and Amy M. Livezey Fisher.

Courthouse News Assessor’s Office A representative from the State Tax Commission will be in the field with a member of the assessor’s staff on Wednesday, March 11, working on new construction in Union Township.

The assessor’s office will be working in Union Township the following week as well.

The deadline to submit your assessment sheets was March 1. If you have not returned your sheet, there is still time before second notices are mailed.

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Mechlin; tract in Grand River Township from Kevin Standring to Nathan M. Mechlin; tract in Union Township from Garret and Misty Rogers to Sid Miller; tract in Jefferson Township from Keri and Randell Curtis to Ryan Curtis.

Deed of Guardian Tract in Grand River Township, an undivided one-sixth interest, from Laura Weiner as guardian for Dylan K. Standring, to Nathan M. Mechlin.

Quit Claim Deeds Partial outlot in Gallatin from Steven and Alice Patton to Glenda Darlene Patton; Lake Viking lot #15 from Cecil and Helen Humphrey to Cecil Humphrey; Lake Viking lots #1175 and #1176 from Randy and Victoria Tague to Brandon and Natalie Amalani; Lake Viking lot #571 from Scott and Elizabeth Krueger, Mark and Tara Krueger, and Brad Krueger to Krueger Family LLC; partial lot in Jamesport from Robin G. Estes to Tina Marlene Ableidinger; Lake Viking lot #1151 from Robert and Tamula Frecks to Matthew and Jessica Hibler.

Beneficiary Deeds Lake Viking lot #15 from Cecil and Helen Humphrey to Stanley Humphrey and Dinah Franz; partial lots in Jamesport from Steven and DeeAnn Fisher to JoyAnna Baribay Chavez; tract in Marion Township from Gary Sr. and Debra Davis to Gary M. Davis Jr. and Daniel E. Davis as tenants in common and not as JTWROS; tract in Liberty Township from Suzan C. Miller to John McWilliams.

Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Decree of Heirship, Succession and Distribution Lots and partial lot in Gallatin from Estate of Robert Alan Collins to Mandie Collins.

Deed of Independent Personal Representative Tract in Sheridan Township, an undivided one-half interest, from Nicholas K. Robb, Independent Personal Representative of the Estate of Elbert Earl Cathey, to Michael Trager.

She was a 1979 graduate of the Penney High School, Hamilton, and then earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Leisure Management from Missouri Western College, St. Joseph.

She was the Interlibrary Loan Specialist for the Rolling Hills Library in St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her father, and her uncle, James Roberts.

Survivors include her mother Amy Fisher, Kidder; brothers Alan (Alicia) Fisher, Kidder and Tommy Fisher, Kidder; sister Kathy (Bill) Caselman, Cameron; nephews and nieces.

Cremation was entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

The memorial service was held Feb. 29 at the Kidder Baptist Church. Donations may be made to The Hope Lodge, Kansas City.

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Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Tripp Copple lit the altar candles. The children’s message and the worship message, “Hunger: A Dangerous Distraction,” was based on scripture John 6:35 and Genesis 25:24-34.

Pastor Brad conducts Bible study at the care center the last three Tuesdays of each month.

The GHS music contest recital is 5:30 p.m. on March 18. Everyone is invited.

Kids Quest will begin Wednesday, March 25 from 3-5 p.m. for six weeks for elementary and middle school age kids.

Prayer requests are for Sue Bird and the families of Linda Madison and Don Baker.

Lake Viking Church “The Good Shepherd” was the title of Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon. The main scripture was John 10:1-18. The spe-

cial music this week, “He hideth my soul” was sung by Bill and Valorie Millican and Susan.

The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet Wednesday morning at 10 am. The choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday and the youth group meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. the Adult Bible Study group meeting will begin.

Lake Viking Church is an interdenominational church. It is located just outside the east entrance to Lake Viking. Sunday School begins at 9 am and worship service begins at 10 a.m.

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STORAGE UNITS: Outside lighting, surveillance cameras, insulated to prevent large temperature variances, different sizes available. Located Hwy. O east of Gallatin. Critten Country Storage, 660-605-3350.

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Help Wanted Taking Applications for part-time mail room worker. Duties include processing labels through postal software, placing inserts into papers and handling bundles for mailing. Some lifting required.

Computer experience helpful, but will train the right person. Mon.Thurs. Average 18 hours weekly.

Apply by completing application at Gallatin Publishing Company, 609B S. Main, during weekday 8-5 business hours or email resume to jessica@gpcink.com HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide, Chillicothe Head Start, part time 29 hours/week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660359-2214.

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The City of Gallatin is accepting applications for lifeguards, a pool manager for the 2020 summer season, and a seasonal mowing/ maintenance personnel for the 2020 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at City Hall, 112 E Grand, Gallatin MO 64640.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Gallatin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Opportunities at Daviess County Nursing & Rehab.

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Stanley Hanson finds it good to go to Haiti, better to come home

by T.L. Huffman staff writer

When Stanley Hanson took a mission trip to Haiti earlier this year, he returned to his birthplace, but he had no illusions about calling it home.

“I was a little anxious to go, a little nervous, since it was my first time back,” he says.

Stanley, 14, an eighth grader at Gallatin R-5 High School, was adopted by Bobbi and Jim Hanson of Gallatin from an orphanage in Haiti when he was about three years old. He’d been in the orphanage since he was an infant. His impoverished mother already had three children, and she was not able to care for another child.

Haiti is historically poor and had more than 430,000 orphans in the region before the 2010 earthquake.

Stanley was prepared for the worst.

Stanley went with five others on the mission team. He was the only one under the age of 70, so he had a lot of experienced people to guide and support him. He also got a lot of exercise as they kept him running back and forth. Among the team members was Shelly Sims who has been going to Haiti for over 20 years through missions supported by the Gallatin First Baptist Church.

The small team went with Grace Evangelistic Ministries out of Warrensburg.

The team stayed in the village of Jacquet and provided medical treatment for 1,000 people during that two week period.

Stanley helped keep tab of medicines and run errands.

“I got to talk to people about God,” he says. “About 10 people got saved.”

Most importantly to him, he was able to visit the village children. “I took six new soccer balls and a huge bag of Jolly Rancher candy to pass out,” he says.

It was a good experience all in all, despite being unbearably hot and crowded. Sanitation and water supply are two major challenges.

Pollution from human and other waste is prevalent in most of the Haitian rivers. In Stanley’s words, “It smelled like a word I can’t use…so I’ll just say crap.”

It was a tiring experience for young and old missionaries alike.

“The days felt longer,” he says. “The sun went down faster.

It gets darker there a lot sooner. I was going to bed at around seven down there. I don’t go to bed until ten at home.”

According to Shelly Sims, a seasoned missionary to Haiti, the first day was culture shock for Stanley, but he did really well on

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said Shelly, “We had no problems. We had guards and stayed in a gated compound. Police escorted us out of the airport.”

Shelly said that Stanley had to put up with her and two other “old” ladies who made him play cards and take long walks with them.

Back home, his parents worried, naturally, while Stanley was gone. Haiti is known for its illegal drug business. Human trafficking, especially of children, is also prevalent. Crimes and violence are a part of daily life. Still, the Hansons were confident their son was in good hands.

He was able to call home every night which helped him deal

Stanley Hanson today and when he first arrived at the orphanage in Haiti

the trip. Stanley had been asking Shelly for three years if he could go with her.

This was Shelly’s 22nd mission trip to Haiti. Sometime Shelly has gone to the desert, and there is nobody to interact with, but this year the village was more typical of real village life, which Shelly thought would be a little better for Stanley.

Stanley helped with Bible school every afternoon, and interacted with the kids really well. Stanley also helped with a revival and participated in house to house evangelism.

“Although there is political unrest,”

with being so far away from his family and friends. It was a long two weeks, and Stanley says he was ready to head back home.

Stanley knows he has a mother and three siblings in Haiti. He was unable to go visit the orphanage while he was there.

He says finding them someday is “something I can see happening. I’d like to go back again some time.”

In the meantime, Stanley is a dyed-inthe-wool American teenager. He likes barbecue, meatloaf, waffles and baked beans.

He doesn’t care for mustard or seafood.

He gets along okay at school, where social studies is his favorite subject.

When the Hansons brought him home from Haiti, he was a puny, “failing to thrive” child. Now he’s a husky kid that plays a lot of football. He is a running back/fullback and middle linebacker. “I ran an 85-yard touchdown the last game of the season,” he says.

All in all, Stanley says he was very humbled to see the conditions the Haitian people live in.

He is grateful to all those who helped him return to Haiti and hopes in the next few years to return there on another mission trip.

This trip made him aware of what his life would have been like if he had not been adopted and brought to the United States.

On one of his nightly calls home he told his folks: “I know I have said it before, but I want to say it again. Thank you for taking me out of this Stanley and his father, Jim, on plane ride to US from Haiti place.”