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Approximately 200 pelicans were sighted on Oct. 3 in the far southeast corner of Daviess County on their migration south. This was the highlight of a drive in the country by Jane McKinsey and her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Brian Cone. [Photo courtesy of Jane McKinsey] www.NorthMissourian.com — FREE with your print subscription

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COVID-19 dashboard pilot project University of Missouri Extension has developed an automatically updated COVID-19 dashboard for Andrew county.

Dashboards for other Missouri counties are coming online now.

CARES has developed these dashboards in conjunction with local health departments, to facilitate the display of COVID-19 related information for their

communities. With the dashboard, the county can direct residents to a webpage that updates daily with more detailed and upto-date county-level information than is available from state and federal sources.

AllThingsMissouri.org allows users to look at COVID-19 numbers in the context of different (continued on page 10)

Local tax levies now on the books for 2020

Ginger Williams and son, Skylar

Sweet! New business opens The grand opening of My Hunny’s Kitchen, 124 West Grand in Gallatin, will be on Oct. 15.

Owner Ginger Williams and her son Skylar, had a soft opening on Oct. 5, although not all the products are available yet.

The business will sell kitchen utensils, freeze dried foods, spice blends, artisan products, natural cosmetics, crafts, and locally made honey. My Hunny’s Kitchen will serve coffee, sweet rolls, and other breakfast treats. In the near future, they will add graband-go meals and sandwiches.

“We’re excited about being here,” says Ginger. “We’re family owned and operated. We plan to have natural, wholesome, eco-

friendly products.”

Ginger, of Jameson, has been making spice blends and freezedried products from home for two or three years for friends and family. “We saw a need in the community and decided to dive in,” she says.

Her husband, Ron, is a general contractor and did the woodwork in the new business. Skylar, a partner in the business, is living upstairs in the building.

Be sure to stop by My Hunny’s Kitchen at the southwest corner of the square or call 406-780-1072, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Hours will be adjusted as needed.

Shown from left are Gallatin DAR Chapter Regent Robin Roman; Ret. Lt. Col. Barbara Denny of the Rosecrans 139th Airlift Wing Airmen and Family Readiness Center; and Gina Dixon, Chapter member.

Gallatin DAR chapter boosts military ‘Pocket Flag Project’ The Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in the “Pocket Flag Project” (www.pocketflagproject.com) in service to our active duty military. Due to coronavirus meeting cancellations, the collection and delivery of these tokens of support was delayed until recently.

Over the winter the members folded 8x12-inch American flags into a military three-corner fold.

Each of the folded flags were slipped into a small plastic ziplock bag with a note of appreciation and small prayer said for the military personnel member that will receive it.

These little support packets

can then be slipped into their pocket so that each one has a small piece of home, a message of support with them at all times.

One half of the pocket flags were then delivered to retired Lt. Col. Barbara Denny, the President of the Airman and Family Readiness Center of Rosecrans 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard at St. Joseph. This is for distribution to the guard members on deployment or included in mailings to those currently deployed.

The remaining half went to the Family Readiness Center at Whiteman Airforce Base to be gifted to the Air Force personnel as they are sent into active duty.

Daviess County levies have been set for 2020, which is what will determine the amount of tax dollars that property owners will owe (see chart on page 3).

The taxing entities (county, school, fire, library, health dept., townships, etc.) set their levies, not the assessor. The assessor is only responsible for valuations, not tax dollars.

If your taxes increase for 2020,

it will be because of an increase in the levies by the taxing entities, not because of an increase in your valuation, unless you had new construction.

The assessor “rolled” personal property valuations to the county clerk on Sept. 11 and real estate valuations on Sept. 28.

If you have any concerns or questions about your valuation, please call the assessor’s office.

Coronavirus Update Confirmed Cases to Date

Caldwell County (+15 since 9/30) 120 Harrison County (+20 since 9/30) 137 Gentry County .. (+18 since 9/30) 141 *Daviess County (+33 since 9/30) 156 Dekalb County .. (+25 since 9/30) 171 Grundy County . (+21 since 9/30) 221 Clinton County .. (+44 since 9/30) 280 Livingston Co. ... (+61 since 9/30) 469

Missouri: 135,651 cases, 2,236 deaths

Statewide change (7 days): +13.7% Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 7

USA: 7.53M confirmed cases, (u) recoveries, 211K deaths Worldwide: 35.8M cases, 25M recoveries, 1.05M deaths Source: Wikipedia; Daily situation reports available via the World Health Organization

*NOTE: Daviess County locally reports 175 cases (125 active, 50 recovered) with 11 hospitalized. To date there have been 3 deaths with 1,851 tested negative.

Questions? Call the County Health Dept.:

660.663.2414

34th Fall Tour slated Oct. 18th puts Poosey Conservation Area in spotlight With a few modifications, the 34th annual fall driving tour at the Poosey Conservation Area will occur from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has changed the format slightly as a precaution against COVID-19, but the annual driving tour uphill and down on winding gravel roads through forest and woodlands will proceed.

This popular event allows people to ride or drive on area service roads that are normally closed to public vehicle traffic. A vehicle, or other mode of transport, with high clearance is recommended, as shallow creeks will be crossed.

Each year, the tour draws families and community groups riding on towed trailers or on wagons drawn by pickups or horses. Couples in horsedrawn buggies are common, as are riders on horses. Cars and the occasional bicyclist also take the tour on the gravel roads.

Visitors enjoy driving or riding slowly to see the fall foliage. The tour traverses rugged terrain with some steep uphill climbs and downhill descents.

The tour begins at Pike’s Lake. An entrance to the lake is reached off Route W and County Road 502.

Gates open at noon and the last vehicle will be allowed to begin at 4 p.m.

Due to COVID-19, MDC will not have a tour brochure and stops along the way. In the past, those stops have included demonstrations of conserva-

tion practices and a chance to discuss nature or natural resource issues with MDC staff. Visitors can still stop along the way to rest the horses, picnic, hike a trail, or visit the limestone outcrop above a creek called the Panther’s Den. MDC requests that people maintain safe physical distancing when out of vehicles, and please wear masks when interacting with MDC staff.

For tour information, contact MDC Resource Forester Samantha Anderson, 660-646-6122. Maps and information about Poosey Conservation Area are at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZSS. To learn more about conservation in Missouri, visit http://www.mdc.mo.gov.

Winston Eagle Scout adds benches to flag display

Winston Scout Brian Lewis recently finished his Eagle Scout Project of adding benches to the Winston Cemetery flag display. Donations to the Winston Cemetery are appreciated and may be made to 25584 140th Street, Winston, MO 64689. Brian, a junior at Winston R-6, is the son of Deanna and Eric Lewis.

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OPINION

Oct. 7, 2020

The need for journalists A look at winners of the Pulitzer Prize in the past two years underscores why America needs journalists.

It’s not just nationally recognized media giants pursuing stories around the globe that win journalism’s most prestigious honor.

It’s news staffs that are digging out stories about abuses harming people in their local communities.

This year, the Anchorage Daily News (AK), with contributions from ProPublica, won the Pulitzer for public service “for a riveting series that revealed a third of Alaska’s villages had no police protection …and spurred an influx of money and legislative changes.”

Also this year, the Gannett Co.’s Louisville Courier-Journal (KY) won the Pulitzer for breaking news reporting “for its rapid coverage of hundreds of last-minute pardons by Kentucky’s governor, showing how the process was marked by opacity, racial disparities and violations of legal norms.”

And in 2019, the staff of the Baton Rouge Advocate (LA) won the Pulitzer for local reporting “for a damning portrayal of the state’s discriminatory conviction system, including a Jim Crow-era law, that enabled Louisiana courts to send defendants to jail without jury consensus on the accused’s guilt.”

National Newspaper Week is Oct. 4-10, and this year’s theme is “America Needs Journalists,” a fitting focus as the ranks of journalists dwindle.

Digital disruption has America needs journalists more collapsed legacy newspathan ever to fulfill their main mispers’ primarily adversion: to seek and report the truth. tising-based business Social media delivers Americans model, and thousands of some credible, vetted journalism, newspapers and journalbut it’s mixed in with a bewildering ism jobs have vanished flood of friends’ photos, personal as a result. From 2004 to opinion, propaganda disguised as 2019, more than a quarter news, and wacky conspiracy theoof the nation’s newsries. At the same time, prominent papers folded, leaving cable “news” outlets fill prime time behind vast news deserts, with ideology-driven commentary according to research by rather than news reporting. the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina. Reporters and editors employed by newspapers dropped by half.

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merica needs journalists, who are ethically bound to maintain independence and impartiality in their reporting. Journalists’ allegiance is to the truth, regardless of whether the facts they find might be perceived as favoring one cause or hurting another. Journalists are human and sometimes fall short, but independently seeking the truth is our north star.

Our readers recognize that America needs journalists to hold government accountable, from the local school board to Congress.

As the coronavirus spread this spring, journalists at the Des Moines Register and across the country dug out information about the responses by local hospitals, county boards of health, state government, Congress and the White House. One Register reader wrote, “Thanks for the Register’s reporting on COVID-19 in Iowa. I urge you to have your reporters continue to press on the issue of better transparency from the governor’s office and IDPH (Iowa Department of Public Health). … The public needs better reporting and we rely on the media to press this.”

Government exists to serve the people, but America needs journalists to navigate the bureaucracy and dig out needed information.

A reader wrote this to Lee Rood, the Register’s Reader’s Watchdog: “Thank you for your article regarding stimulus checks mailed to deceased people. My mother died 3/4/2019. I received a $1200 stimulus check made out to her with “DECD” behind her name and mailed to me at my home address. I knew we were not entitled to the money, but was at a loss as to what to do with the check… Your article provided the information I needed to return the check to the correct department. THANK YOU. I always read your articles and appreciate the help you give to our fellow citizens.”

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merica needs journalists to unite our communities in sharing the common joys and trials of being human. Iowa columnist Courtney Crowder wrote a moving piece when the state reached the grim milestone of 1,000 deaths from COVID-19. One reader wrote, “That was a beautiful column, raw and real and moving. It was also comforting and for that I thank you. You put into words so many of the things we’re all feeling in this painful time.”

America needs journalists to tell the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Another of my recent favorite columns from Courtney was about Joe Barksdale, now in his 90s, who has sold chocolate chip cookies at the Iowa State Fair since 1993. For seven years, he barely broke even, but he believed in his cookies, made from his grandmother’s recipe. With new locations and the twist of piling the cookies high in a pyramid, sales took off. At the 2019 fair, he sold nearly 2 million cookies. That would be impressive enough, but there’s more: The business netted $725,000 in profit last year and could have sold for millions. But Barksdale has donated the business to the fair, and his beloved grandmother’s recipe to the citizens of Iowa.

America needs more inspirational stories like that!

This year, amid a pandemic, newspapers have faced unprecedented challenges. Register journalists, press operators and our delivery force have risked their own health to ensure our news report reaches readers each day.

One reader wrote this to me, “I want to thank you and everyone else for being there through this crisis. It is so comforting to open the front door each morning and have my paper there as usual. …

I worry about all of you being our lifeline. Please know that we appreciate everything you do.”

America needs journalists, and it is an honor to be that lifeline.

Editor’s note: Written by Carol Hunter, the Des Moines Register’s executive editor, 515.284.8545, chunter@registermedia.com, or on Twitter @carolhunter

Amendment 1: Statewide term limits

by State Rep. J. Eggleston

In 1965 and 1992, Missouri voters instituted term limits for many state elected officials. In the legislature, House members are limited to eight years of service, as are senators in the Senate. Governor and Treasurer are also limited to eight years. The statewide offices of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Auditor currently have no term limits.

Amendment 1 would give Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Auditor the same eight-year term limits as the other state offices. Those for Amendment 1 say it would bring consistent rules to all state positions, and

that new blood would bring new ideas. Those against say why fire someone who is doing a good job just for being too experienced.

If they are bad, voters can vote them out.

The main argument for term limits in 1992 was that elected officials who stay in power too long eventually become corrupt.

There is some truth and historical evidence of that, especially for power positions like Speaker of the House, budget chairman, etc. Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Auditor have important duties, but seem less corruptible since they can’t create law, impose taxes, or control budget spending.

One irony to term limits is that the people in Jefferson City that end up with long range institutional knowledge of lawmaking are the people that voters have no control over, namely lobbyists and bureaucrats.

Another irony is after voters chose to impose term limits in 1992, voters then re-elected nearly every sitting legislator every election for the next eight years. I guess everyone thought their guy was OK, but all the others were the rotten ones.

For Amendment 1, a “Yes” vote creates eight-year term limits for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Auditor. A “No” vote leaves things as they are.

More PPP assistance needed …now!

by Congressman Sam Graves

In the initial days of the pandemic, countless states and localities across the country declared some businesses “essential” while shutting down the rest. At the time, we were told these shutdowns were necessary to bend the curve and slow the spread, to buy our healthcare providers time to stock up on personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, tests, and other critical supplies.

We’ve done that, but shutdown orders are still in place for some businesses in various

states across the country. Even in places that have reopened, small businesses are suffering.

In some cases, because government orders prohibit their business from operating at full or even profitable capacity and, in others, because customers are still rightfully wary of the COVID-19 virus.

Congress acted in record time to pass three important relief packages to help the American people weather the storm, including the bipartisan CARES Act, which authorized the Paycheck Protection Program to

Dear Editor: During the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic, area long term care facilities denied visitation for their residents. You can imagine the sense of isolation and loneliness, as well as familial disconnect, this has caused.

Fortunately, on Sept. 17, 2020, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) released new visitation guidelines that have greatly eased those upsetting restrictions, effective immediately. This is encouraging news for Young at Heart Resources, because we serve 84 licensed long term care facilities by advocating for those same residents.

It’s our purpose to support them as they strive to live healthy, happy lives, which includes sharing time with their loved ones.

Our Northwest Missouri service area of 18 counties covers 9,274 square miles. The Young at

Heart Resources Ombudsman Program is in need of new volunteers who will help educate residents in long term care facilities about their rights, and advocate for those rights, especially as their facilities open up again.

An Ombudsman volunteer may serve as an investigator, mediator, liaison and educator for residents and their families, communities, or the facility; wherever they are needed. An Ombudsman (meaning “citizen representative” in Swedish) works to resolve individual problems and provide immediate assistance to residents.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming an Ombudsman volunteer, please contact myself or Robin Williams, Regional Ombudsman, at 660-749-0034 or toll free, 855-2057520. You can also email me at bcaldwell@yahresources.org.

Thank you.

Becky Caldwell, Regional Ombudsman Mgr.

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help small businesses keep the lights on and keep employees on payroll. The program was a massive success, supporting more than 5.2 million small businesses and 51 million American jobs throughout the early months of this pandemic.

Originally, the program was set to expire on July 30, but when that deadline loomed, Congress once again took bipartisan action to extend the program through Aug. 8 because we knew America’s small businesses were still struggling and that this pandemic wasn’t over.

Those bipartisan efforts are a long-distant memory now. Since the program expired on Aug. 8, efforts have been made to pass additional relief measures, including a bill which would get the Paycheck Protection Program back up and running.

Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi has consistently blocked that effort at every turn. She’s demanded a laundry list of completely unrelated partisan demands just to give the okay to much-needed assistance for American small businesses. Her latest $2.2 trillion wish list that has no chance of being signed into law offered stimulus checks to illegal immigrants and cut assistance to police to save money.

That’s why I signed a discharge petition to force Speaker Pelosi to stop the partisan political games and pass this needed assistance for American small businesses now. This legislation will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program to new applicants, simplify the loan forgiveness process, and allow some small businesses to apply for additional

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Levy Differences for 2020

Source: Daviess County Assessor’s Office

CORRECTION Last week’s Capital Perspectives by Phill Brooks contained an error relating to a motion to override a governor’s veto. This is the statement published: “This year, for example, there was only one motion made in the Republican-controlled legislature to override the Republican governor’s vetoes. The motion was defeated overwhelmingly.” The correction is as follows: “This year, for example, there was only one motion made in the Republican-controlled legislature to override the Republican governor’s vetoes. It overwhelmingly passed the House but was not taken up by the Republican-controlled Senate.”

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funding.

The simple fact of the matter is that our small businesses need this help now, not next month or next year. There’s

still more than $130 billion left in the Paycheck Protection Program that we can use to help small businesses.

We cannot continue waiting while American businesses close their doors permanently and American workers are laid off.

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (Required by 39 USC 3685)

Publication number is 213-200. Date of filing: September 28, 2020.

The Gallatin North Missourian, published weekly at 609B South Main, Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri 64640. Annual subscription prices are $33.30 plus tax in Missouri, $45 out of state, and $24 online. General business office address is same as above.

The editor and publisher is Darryl Wilkinson, 609B South Main St., Gallatin, Missouri 64640. The owner is the Gallatin Publishing Company, a corporation whose stockholders include Darryl Wilkinson and Elizabeth Wilkinson.

Total number of copies printed during the preceding 12 months averaged 1,344 and 1,334 were printed in September, the issue nearest the filing date.

Paid or requested mail subscriptions averaged 905 with 934 distributed in September.

Copies distributed outside the mails through dealers and rack sales averaged 293, with 241 in September. Paid electronic copies (online only) for September was 61. Total paid or requested subscriptions averaged 1,259, with 1,236 in September.

Copies not distributed averaged 145, with 159 not distributed in September.

Paid and/or requested circulation averaged 100% for the year and was 100% in September.

I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete.

Signed: Darryl Wilkinson — Publisher

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Energy assistance begins Nov. 1 Winter energy assistance begins soon for the Community Action Partnership’s Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP for short).

Winter assistance opens Nov. 1, 2020 for the elderly or disabled, and December 1, 2020 for all other households. No funds will be available for winter utility assistance prior to those dates. The State of Missouri will soon begin mailing out energy assistance applications, for those households who are eligible to apply.

If you received help through CAPNCM last year with your utilities, you should receive one of these applications automatically in the mail within the next few months, unless you have moved within the past year. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact the agency at 855-290-8544 and hit 0 for an operator.

For further details on this and other CAPNCM programs, please visit www.capncm.org

Road work ahead The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Oct. 5-11.

I-35 – Resurfacing project from Route C (Exit 78) to U.S. Route 136 (Exit 92, Harrison County) through Oct. 7. This includes Saturday work.

Route P – Pothole patching from Route 13 to Route K, Oct. 6 Route K – Pothole patching from Route P to Route 6, Oct. 9.

District One meets Veterans of Foreign Wars District One meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 1773 in Carrollton. The joint meeting will begin at 11 a.m. The regular district meeting will follow the joint meeting and lunch.

Exam stations closed Oct. 12 The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Vel Westbrook, NCMC Nursing Skills Lab Supervisor recently provided Life Options Green Hills expectant mothers an infant and pediatric CPR and choking course. (photo provided by Life Options Green Hills with a photo release of each participant on file at LOGH.)

NCMC’S Vel Westbrook helps Local Mothers with CPR Course for infants

North Central Missouri College’s Nursing Skills Lab Supervisor and certified CPR instructor, Vel Westbrook, recently donated her time and talents to local non for profit organization Life Options Green Hills. Vel provided an infant and pediatric CPR and choking course at NCMC at no cost for expectant mothers through Life Options Green Hills. “Life and the opportunity to learn is precious,” said Vel. “Life Options Green Hills and NCMC are great resources for our and surrounding communities.”

Males, pick-up truck occupants remain at higher risk for traffic deaths Recent statistics from the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety show that men make up the majority of the state’s traffic fatalities, often due to a lack of seat belt use, particularly among pickup truck drivers.

Preliminary 2020 data indicates male pickup truck drivers account for 77% of the pickup truck fatalities so far this year. In addition, 83% of the male pickup truck drivers killed were unbuckled.

As a result, the coalition and the Missouri Department of

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Transportation are stepping up efforts to target messaging and educational resources to males and those driving pickup trucks.

Through a new video, the department hopes to encourage buckling up by outlining the consequences of not wearing a seat belt.

The department will promote the video, which can be found at https://youtu.be/obmulMOYK6g, via social media and other avenues

Going somewhere? Not so fast!

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind all drivers that a statewide media campaign will be held Oct. 10-18.

Speed limit enforcement will run Oct. 16-18.

During this time law enforcement will be actively enforcing Missouri’s speed limit laws and reminding drivers of the increased risks associated with higher speeds.

DRIVERS WANTED PART-TIME DRIVERS-DAYTIME DELIVERIES This job is perfect for anyone who would like to have a monthly project and a reason to see some different scenery while earning some spending money. Some lifting, loading newspaper bundles and mail sacks.

MUST pass a background check upon hire.

Routes are 10-12 hours long and there are a lot of stops to make, as we deliver our monthly real estate publication over a wide area.

You must be GPS proficient!

Immediate openings! Apply today!

If you’re interested, give us a call at 660-663-2154 or email your application/questions to ads@gpcink.com

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5 steps to pass farm to next generation Farm succession planning should not begin when the head of the family dies, says Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist and succession planning coordinator.

Too often, planning starts the day after the funeral, Tucker says. In addition to straining family relationships, this also increases the likelihood that the next generation will fail.

U.S. Small Business Administration data shows that transitions of existing businesses to family members succeed only 30% of the time, compared to 70% for transitions to people outside the family. Third-generation success rates are even more dismal – about 15%.

USDA data shows that twothirds of U.S. farmland is owned or leased by someone over 55.

Control of a third of that land will change hands in the next 10-15 years.

Since 1974, younger people have owned less and less farmland and fewer small businesses, the fabric that holds rural communities together. This emphasizes the need for succession planning, Tucker says.

Successful transfer of farm ownership and management begins with open communication and good documentation, Tucker says. Tell both on- and off-farm family members how the farm will pass to the next generation.

“The biggest mistake in succession planning is keeping secrets,” he says. “Family members can accept difficult decisions when clear and open communication exists and they understand the ‘why’ behind the decisions.”

Sometimes the older generation holds onto ownership and management of the farm until their deaths or when the next generation is also aged. This too reduces the chance of future success.

Family members who work on the farm may do so for decades with no clear plan for transfer.

One common pitfall of generational farming is that compensation ties loosely to contributions made by younger family members. With ambiguous verbal promises such as, “You’ll be taken care of when we’re gone,” younger family members may step into roles without clear as-

surances of future pay or inheritance.

MU Extension offers free one-on-one succession planning assistance in cooperation with the SBA and America’s Small Business Development Centers, an assistance network hosted by colleges, universities, and public and private partners.

MU’s uses these core guidelines when providing assistance with succession planning: 1. Encourage the successor to gain experience and education off-farm. Expose that person to other farms or businesses and memberships in professional groups.

2. Have a trial work period.

At the end, do an honest evaluation of all parties. Keep family and business relationships separate. “Being flesh and blood does not guarantee success,” Tucker says.

3. Begin the path to management and ownership early.

Those who come back to the farm should not sign up for a life of servitude without clear expectations of future rewards.

4. Involve the younger generation in financial decision-making. Finances are usually the last part of the business transferred and often does not happen until the day after the funeral, when the checkbook is seen for the first time, Tucker says.

5. Plan for the next generation to become the majority owner and manager. Let the senior family member pass the reins to the next generation and bring in the next generation.

Finally, if you are the owner, pat yourself on the back for preparing to pass on the farm and its legacy in a timely fashion to ensure its continued success, Tucker says.

To schedule a free consultation, contact Tucker at tuckerw@ missouri.edu or 417-326-4916.

Going on a date?

The average singleton in Missouri is happy to spend 2.8 hours travelling to a date (compared to a national average of 2.3 hours), according to everydaycarry.com One in four would actually travel interstate for a date. As it stands, nearly half of singles (47%) would actually prefer their first date to take place on a video call, rather than in person.

You’re not alone, help free, confidential Are you or someone you know struggling with the COVID-19 Pandemic? North Central Missouri Mental Health Center can help.

COVID-19 counselors are available through the Mental Health Center. The service is free of charge and confidential, to assist you with support and resources.

Trenton office: Call 660-3594487 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and ask for the crisis counselor.

Chillicothe office: 660-646-6872 Department of Health and Senior Services COVID-19 hotline is 877-435-8411 and is 24/7.

Disaster Distress Helpline is 800-985-5990 or text 66768 and is 24/7.

North Central Missouri Mental Health Crisis line is 888-2798188 and is 24/7.

Services include: •Individual and group counseling •Development, presentation, and distribution of educational materials •Community networking and support, e.g. schools, churches, businesses, organizations, other health care facilities •Assessments, referrals, and resources

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Lake Viking Quilters donate to Winston School Winston R-6 School District expressed its appreciation to the Lake Viking Quilters for the donation of quilts to be used as prizes for students and staff.

Operation Christmas Child to reach millions of children As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan’s Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child—making sure millions of children experience the Good News and great joy of the holiday. Samaritan’s Purse is committed to its mission of reaching millions of children across the globe with hope.

“Much of the world has been gripped with fear, and this is especially hard for children,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Now more than ever, these boys and girls need to know God loves them.

Operation Christmas Child delivers the hope found only in Jesus Christ.”

The Samaritan’s Purse project has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys—to children world-

Active Aging Resource Center Menu Oct. 12-16 Monday: ham and beans, diced potatoes w/onion, seasoned greens, cornbread, fruit; Tuesday: chicken, seasoned rice, Brussels sprouts, peaches; Wednesday: spaghetti and mea sauce, broccoli florets, salad, garlic bread, angel food cake w/fruit; Thursday: pork chop, shredded potatoes, green beans, roll, pineapple dessert; Friday: chicken filet, buttered parsley noodles, succotash, fruit.

wide for more than two decades.

This is a mission project that everyone can still be a part of, even with COVID-19 restrictions. Simply pack shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys. Then, bring them to one of more than 4,000 Drop-Off Locations during National Collection Week Nov. 16-23. Drop-Off Locations will be listed starting in early November at samaritanspurse.org and can be searched by city or zip code.

Even if churches and groups are not yet meeting, families are encouraged to pack shoebox gifts at home. Through Operation Christmas Child’s network of thousands of churches around the world, God uses these simple gifts to make an eternal impact.

The organization also offers an option to virtually pack a shoebox gift. Through this online tool, churches and groups can also set up a goal page to rally together to reach a larger goal.

Those interested in more information on Operation Christmas Child COVID-19 protocols, can visit Important COVID-19

Updates for the latest information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

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Discussion was ing what to do with the options sion checked roads, culverts and held regarding prog- for health insurance for 2021. bridges in Harrison, Jackson, ress on getting all of Jim Ruse will prepare a letter and Liberty townships.

COMMISSION the township financial The meeting adjourned at to go to the employees that Hustatements in order man Resources will distribute to 3:45 p.m. for the Notices to Proceed to be all eligible employees. The issue This information is taken released and CART rock to be was continued until next week. from the minutes of the Sept. spread. Townships were supLance Rains, Gallatin city 30, 2020, meeting of the Daposed to have the CART rock administrator, spoke to the viess County Commission. All spread by Oct. 1 so there is a de- commission by phone regard- commissioners were present.

C. lay this year. ing a new CARES Act funding Guests present were DeeAnn ® Commissioner David Cox will Fisher and Allison Ward. application.

Conventional The commission heard the uty Motor Oilwork on getting Marion TownCivil cases filed: ship to finish their financials. first reading of a petition to close Shelby J. Dale, GallaCommissioner Wayne Uthe will 0.8 mile of Yale Avenue in Sec.5 GALLON tin, vs. James A. Dale, work on getting Monroe Town- tion 31 in Harrison Township 27.99 Gallatin, dissolution of ship to finish theirs. Benton between 285th Street and 290th GALLON marriage.

Township, Jackson Township, Street. The petition will be read 54.99 Associate Division and Jamesport Special Road again in the fourth quarter of William D. Johnson, Liberty, 2152 District have their financial 2020. The issue was continued. was charged Oct. 1 with possesT PARTS NOT IN STOCK submitted; however, statements Discussion was held on sion of controlled substance, D they have not yet asked for their CARES Act funding. The comfelony, and misdemeanors of Notice to Proceed. The issue mission received two emails receiving stolen property and was continued until next week. asking for clarifications and one unlawful possession of drug James Lewis, bridge supervi- new application. Wayne Uthe paraphernalia. According to sor, met with the commission to made a motion to approve ViNC. the probable cause statement, update them on ongoing work. king Valley Association CARES Johnson was arrested by Galla® James advised his crew will be Act funding application; David tin Police Chief Mark Richards working on repairing and re- Cox seconded, and the motion on Sept. 24 in the Casey’s parkplacing tubes in Colfax Town- passed, 3-0. ing lot. t buy 2. ship again this week. David Cox Discussion was held on a Assessor’s Office advised James Lewis of a brush soft match funding request for r good April 29 Assessor Sally Black is atissue in Lock Springs Special bridge replacement on 122nd Road District.

Street over Lazy Creek, and tending state conference this Cheryl Alexander, Daviess Highway 6 with a 9’ CMP in week. When she returns she will 663.2152 County Health Director, spoke Jefferson Township. Ronetta be back in back the field, in LibOST PARTS NOT IN STOCK to the commission by phone Burton will put together all sup- erty Township, picking up new to update them on the current porting documents and present construction and reviewing.

COVID-19 cases. As of Wednes- them next week. The issue was $ day morning, Sept. 30, Daviess continued.

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es. Funeral services will be 10 Oct. 9. Burial details are pending. Arrangements entrusted to the Neel in urch of Jesus Christ of Lattercare and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook equired while attending the at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

High scheduled family visitation. avy during Vietnam and om 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Paid angements entrusted to the October 7, 2020 nd later retired from the e, Gallatin. Online guestbook Washington, D.C. an Church in Gallatin.

Deanna Jean iage to Pam Boyer at the Paid shoot trap and skeet. He (Ferguson) Nelson . Ronald will be Drury dearly J. Bonderer (Rick) Plymell of Gilman City; Burial followed in the Miriam 1960-2020 eight grandchildren; 19 great- Cemetery, Bethany. The family 1939-2020 parents, JohnDrury Thomas (Ferguson) Nelson, agegreat60 of received friends Sunday at the grandchildren; and one Joseph (D.J.)Deanna Bond- Jean Jameson, passed away Sept. 28, 2020, at St.BobLuke's funeral home where social disgreat-grandchild; brother, erer, 81, Winston, passed away me; son, Ryan (Jennifer) East Hospital inbie Lee's Summit.

Beeks; and sister, Dorothy tancing was observed and masks on Oct. 1, 2020. y of Gallatin; grandsons, Deanna born Jan. 25, 1960, the daughter recommended. In lieu of flowers D.J. was born in Utica onwasAdkins. d nephews; and other Funeral services in were held memorials may be made to the March 2, 1939, to Drury and Jesse and Margaret (Truitt) Ferguson Jamesport. ge 60 of Anna “Bess” (Stimmler) Oct. at Blue Ridge Church,doing Gideons and/or Bond-up on She grew the5, family farm in Jameson, chores International right St.are Luke's under the Rober- the Lord and was erer. He was a life-long farmer ns suggested to First alongside her brothers.

At direction age 13, sheofaccepted Deaths continued on Page 10 son Home, the Northwest Missouri area. neral home.inServices will baptized, placing herFuneral membership at OldBethany.

Scotland Church of Christ. daughter D.J.Valley is preceded by Deanna his par-was a 1978 graduate of Coffey High School, where she 9.

Burial: Prairie ents, wife, andsalutatorianRonald amesport. sted to the care andtwo brothers, graduated of her class.J. SheMcNeel was active in softball and three sisters. meson, doing chores right 1944-2020 n. Online guestbook at basketball during her high school career.

He is by five chil-23, 1980, accepted the Lord andsurvived was On May she was united inage marriage to Chris Nelson Ronald J. McNeel, 76 of Gallatin, passed at dren of and three stepchildren.

Scotland Church Christ.

Old Scotland Church Christ in rural Jameson. awayofThursday morning, Oct. Deanna 1, 2020,obtained at Northan Mass of Christian A.A. Burial was from ey High School, where degree Trenton Junior inCollege, where she played Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City.

Paid she Oct. 5,and 2020 at St. Munchin was activeheld in softball basketball on a scholarship.

She then graduated fromthe Northwest Ronald was born on Feb. 16, 1944, son of Catholic Church. Missouri Memorial State University in Maryville in (Hathaway) 1989 with aMcNeel degreein in John Thomas and Alta Lee Cameron Vetmarriage to Fund: Chris Nelson at Missouri Education.

Gallatin. eran’s Home.an meson. Deanna obtained Deanna taught He at Winston Elementary School for 28 High years, was a 1962 graduate of Gallatin condolences: www. llege, where Online she played teaching first, second, and served fifth grades.

She was currently the School. Ron in the United States Navy during Vietnam and polandthompson.com.

Arrangegraduated from Northwest preschool teacher at North Daviess School District in Jameson. was stationed in California. ment

by Poland-Thompson Fun 1989 with a degree in Deanna was a member of OldasScotland Church of Christ.and Shelater was retired from the He worked an air traffic controller neral Home, Cameron. a faithful Christian and States attended church upoftoAgriculture her death.inFaith was United Department Washington, D.C. J. Vanderflute tary School for George 28 years, very important to her.

She was likeda to help people and Christian always treated Ronald member of the First Church in Gallatin.

1931- 2020 s. She was currently the everyone89, as her equal.

She was activehe in her and served On Oct. 23, 2009, wascommunity united in marriage to Pam Boyer at the George J. Vanderflute, l District in Jameson. on the Washington Township board for several years.

She has been a and skeet. He Gallatin First Christian Church.

Ron loved to shoot trap Jamesport, died Oct. 1, 2020, at d Church of Christ. She was Scout leader. coach and a Girlfishing also enjoyed and being outdoors. Ronald will be dearly Sunnyview Nursingsummer Home softball in up to her death. Faith was Recently, Deanna was active in and a scrapbook missed by his family friends. and book club in Trenton. people and always treated Trenton.

She was artistic and could make outhisof parents, wood, John Thomas Ronald was preceded inanything death by He was born on Jan. 6, 1931, her community andofserved or cloth.McNeel She enjoyed and Alta gardening, Lee Price. cooking, baking from the son George andpaper, Anna (Ott) veral years.Vanderflute She has beenin a Lamoni, scratch, antiquing,Survivors genealogy, attending grandchildren's include wife, Pamher of the home; son, Ryan (Jennifer) IA. He ader. activities, and spending time with her family.

She was alsoofa Gallatin; big McNeel of Midland, TX; sister, Hazel Woody grandsons, grew up in Decatur County, IA, rapbook and in supporter of her Brock local library, the Daviess County Library. will and Hudson; numerous niecesDeanna and nephews; and other andbook laterclub attended Terre Haute ake anything out of School. wood, be dearly missedextended by her family andalso friends. family survive.

Country ng, cooking, baking by her parents.contributions are suggested to First George from worked as Deanna a farm-was preceded In lieuinofdeath flowers, memorial ding her hand grandchildren's Survivors husband, Chris of the home; Jessica until he was 18 years old. include Christian Church, Gallatin, in care daughter, of the funeral home. Services will amily. She He wasworked also a for bigWrightNelson Tree of SerJameson; daughter, (Jake)due Manus of Lee's Summit; be held at a Felicia later date to COVID-19.

Burial: Prairie Valley County Library. viceDeanna for overwill 20 years.son, Dylan Nelson of Jameson; brother,Arrangements Bill Ferguson ofentrusted Nevada; and Cemetery, Gallatin. to the care and s.

On Jan. 26, 1985 hebrother, was united Kevin Ferguson MO; grandchildren Christian, directionofofCalifornia, Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin.

Online guestbook at parents. in marriage to MyrtleLogan, Gray. Kayden, She Evan, Penelope, and Paige; two nieces; and other www.stithfamilyfunerals.com he home; daughter, survivesJessica the home. extended family also survive.

Together George andInMyrtle ke) Manus of Lee's Summit; lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith Paid & M Gas Service ill Fergusonoperated of Nevada;Gand Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Funeral service was held Station outside of Jamesport on Old Scotland Church of Christ, rural Jameson; with O; grandchildren Christian, Oct. 6, 2020, Hwy. and 6. They entire JeanHome, Gallatin. ige; two nieces; otherlived their visitation was the evening Deanna prior, Stith Funeral married life in Jamesport.

Friends were invited to call Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Burial: Old (Ferguson) Nelson George was preceded in ions are suggested to Stith Scotland Cemetery, rural Jameson. Arrangements entrusted to the 1960-2020 death by parents;care son, Rays. Funeral service washis held and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook mond Vanderflute; brothers, hrist, rural Jameson; with Deanna Jean (Ferguson) Nelson, age 60 of at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

William, James, Richard, and Funeral Home, Gallatin.

Jameson, passed away Sept. 28, 2020, at St. Luke's Marion; and eyne funeral home.

Burial: Oldsisters, Darlene East Hospital in Lee's Summit.

Paid Benning, and ngements entrusted to theDonna Melson.

Deanna was born Jan. 25, 1960, the daughter Survivors also include daughGallatin.

Jesse and Margaret (Truitt) Ferguson in Jamesport. llatin, wasOnline born guestbook ter, Diana (Victor) Shrock; sister, She grew up on the family farm in Jameson, doing chores right .m. in Liberty, Doloras Mart; special adopted alongside her brothers. At age 13, she accepted the Lord and was h a fifty percent daughters, Shelly Howland and Paid baptized, placing her membership at Old Scotland Church of Christ. e was a miracle Amy Kurtz; four grandchildren; Deanna was a 1978 graduate of Coffey High School, where she ssed away and aftergreat-grandchildren. graduated salutatorian of her class. She was active in softball and In lieu of flowers, memorial basketball during her high school career.

High School.

He contributions are suggested to On May 23, 1980, she was united in marriage to Chris Nelson at ing much ofthe hisJamesport First RespondOld Scotland Church of Christ in rural Jameson. Deanna obtained an community.ers Heinwas selfless care of the and funeral home.

A.A. degree from Trenton Junior College, where she played tside of his home.

Private family services will be basketball on a scholarship. She then graduated from Northwest , having a special affinity for cats. held. Burial: Jamesport MemoMissouri State University in Maryville in 1989 with a degree in e and chemistry.

Kacyn also loved rial Cemetery.

Arrangements Education. kes to makeentrusted others laugh. to He thewas care and diDeanna taught at Winston Elementary School for 28 years, rection of Stith Funeral Home, be greatly missed. teaching first, second, and fifth grades. She was currently the ememberedJamesport. as a compassionate, preschool teacher at North Daviess School District in Jameson.

Clara Gentry r Kacyn rarely asked for Belle anything Deanna was a member of Old Scotland Church of Christ. She was 1935-2020 a faithful Christian and attended church up to her death. Faith was Clara of Latter-day Belle hurch of Jesus Christ Gentry, 85, very important to her. She liked to help people and always treated belief in his testimony.

HeBethloved his any, died 1, everyone as her equal. She was active in her community and served aith in his Savior, JesusOct. Christ. at her home.was on the Washington Township board for several years. She has been a s, that his 2020 greatest comfort was born of summer softball coach and a Girl Scout leader. ged to be in theShe warm embrace Jan. 23, 1935, in Recently, Deanna was active in a scrapbook and book club in Eagleville, Trenton. She was artistic and could make anything out of wood, er and father, Angela andthe Kevin daughter of Damon, Cepaper, or cloth. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking from Wayne; brothers, Ayden, cil and Floy Maxine scratch, antiquing, genealogy, attending her grandchildren's nal grandparents, Barry and Janet (Gibson) activities, and spending time with her family. She was also a big Jim and Beeks.

Cheri Wayne; aunts, On also Maysurvive.

24, 1953, she married supporter of her local library, the Daviess County Library. Deanna will d family members Dale Gentry in Martinsville. He be dearly missed by her family and friends. ntributions are suggested to Stith survives of the home.

Deanna was preceded in death by her parents. penses. Funeral services will be 10 Clara Belle was a 1953 graduSurvivors include husband, Chris of the home; daughter, Jessica e Church of Jesus Christ of Latterate of Martinsville High School.

Nelson of Jameson; daughter, Felicia (Jake) Manus of Lee's Summit; are required while attending the She worked mostly as a homeson, Dylan Nelson of Jameson; brother, Bill Ferguson of Nevada; and s no scheduled family maker and visitation. mother and as secbrother, Kevin Ferguson of California, MO; grandchildren Christian, me from 11 retary a.m. to for 5 p.m., Friday, the First Christian Logan, Kayden, Evan, Penelope, and Paige; two nieces; and other . Arrangements entrusted the Church and at to Gumdrop Books extended family also survive.

Home, Gallatin.

Online guestbook in Bethany.

She was a member In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith of the Blue Ridge Church and Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Funeral service was held Gideons Women’s Auxiliary.

Oct. 6, 2020, Old Scotland Church of Christ, rural Jameson; with Paid in death by She was preceded visitation was the evening prior, Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. her parents; one grandson; one Friends were invited to call Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Burial: Old daughter-in-law; sister, Grace Scotland Cemetery, rural Jameson. Arrangements entrusted to the Bartlett; two brothers-in-law; care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook and one sister-in-law. at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

Survivors also include son, Glen Gentry; daughters, Vicki Paid (Alan) Guernsey, and Christi

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7 David Dale Shipers 1954-2020 David Dale Shipers, 65, Pattonsburg, passed away Oct. 3, 2020 at his home.

He was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Pattonsburg, the son of Oren Kermit and Letha Loraine (Daniels) Shipers. Dave was a graduate of Pattonsburg High School in the Class of 1972.

On June 11, 1977, he married Sandy Willis and to this union four children were born. They later divorced. He then married Dana Hangley on Aug. 30, 1996, and they later divorced.

Dave farmed all his life in the Pattonsburg area. He helped with moving many of the houses to the New Town of Pattonsburg. Dave helped build many pieces of furniture in Jamesport before hauling many loads to the east coast.

When he wasn't working, Dave could almost always be found hunting something, fishing or tormenting someone. Dave always had a good story to tell. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He was baptized in Big Creek on May 19, 1977, by Donovan Johnson and was a member of the Oak Ridge Christian Church.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Georgia Kay and Mary Anita Shipers and Sharon Lea Moore; brothers, Robert Nelson and Paul Michael Shipers; brothers-in-law, Bobby Taylor, Bill Hardin, Dan Youngs and Mike Moore; and sisters-in-law, Roseanne and Sharon Shipers.

Survivors include his daughters, Brooke Johnson (Raymond Owens), Pattonsburg, Ashley Pittsenbarger (Derrick Iddings), Cameron, and Shelby (Michael) Burrows, Gilman City; son, Brady Shipers (Whitney Pickering), Bethany; grandchildren, Kadence and Kinsley Johnson, Carissa and Cara Pittsenbarger, Jaycee Schroff, Audrey, Kole and Kade Burrows and Hudson Shipers; sisters, Glenetta Taylor, Independence, Karen Hardin, Vale, OR, Della Margaret (Wayne) Rowell, Kansas City, Pat Youngs, Gallatin, and Annie (Mike) Knefaty, Eugene, OR; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg. Inurnment will be at a later date in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Pattonsburg. The family will receive friends from 68 p.m. Thursday at the church where social distancing will be observed, and masks are recommended. Memorials may be made to the David Shipers Memorial Fund to be designated later in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 152, Pattonsburg, MO 64670.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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Kacyn Barry Wayne 2003-2020 Kacyn Barry Wayne, 16, of Gallatin, was born on Nov. 11, 2003, at 11:37 a.m. in Liberty, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, with a fifty percent chance to live. For his mother, he was a miracle child. On Sept. 29, 2020, Kacyn passed away after taking his own life.

Kacyn was a junior at Gallatin High School. He was an active Eagle Scout, spending much of his time in service for others in the community. He was selfless and always willing to help inside and outside of his home.

Kacyn loved to care for animals, having a special affinity for cats.

He loved anything related to science and chemistry. Kacyn also loved to bake, cook, and tell his own jokes to make others laugh. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

His family wishes that he be remembered as a compassionate, loving, and selfless young man, for Kacyn rarely asked for anything for himself.

Kacyn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had great strength and belief in his testimony. He loved his Father in Heaven, and had a great faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Kacyn wrote, in his final words, that his greatest comfort was reading his scriptures, and he longed to be in the warm embrace of his Father in Heaven.

Kacyn is survived by his mother and father, Angela and Kevin Wayne; sisters, Jade and Anasen Wayne; brothers, Ayden, Damon, and Leon Wayne of Gallatin; maternal grandparents, Barry and Janet Bartlett; paternal grandparents, Jim and Cheri Wayne; aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in Gallatin. **Masks are required while attending the service at the church.** There is no scheduled family visitation.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9. Burial details are pending. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

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Dogs fall to Cats but find offensive success in the process Milan 43, Gallatin 20 Gallatin 6 6 0 8 20 8 13 15 7 43 Milan

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GRC ALL Milan 4-0 6-0 South Harison 4-0 5-1 Princeton 2-1 3-2 Gallatin 2-2 3-3 Polo 2-2 2-4 Putnam Co. 0-3 1-5 Maysville 0-4 1-5 Trenton 0-2 0-4

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Milan 43, Gallatin 20 S. Harrison 62, Putnam Co. 14 Princeton 30, Maysville 14 Polo 27, Trenton 14

Oct. 9 Schedule

Putnam Co. at Gallatin Trenton at Maysville Milan at South Harrison Princeton at Polo

GRC West

Standings-Week 6

GRC ALL North Andrew 3-0 6-0 Stanberry 3-1 4-1 Worth County 1-1 4-2 Pattonsburg 1-2 4-2 King City 1-3 3-3 Albany 0-2 2-3 Albany 0-2 0-3 King City 0-3 1-3

*Braymer has cancelled its season

Oct. 2 Results

Pattonsburg 86, Rich Hill 56 Albany 52, Schuyler Co. 14 King City 52, Rock Port 32 North Andrew 36, Stanberry 6 Worth County 56, Orrick 40

Oct. 9 Schedule

Pattonsburg at Worth County North Andrew at Albany King City at Schuyler County Stanberry at North Shelby

Temps below normal, harvest running a little behind normal

Temperatures last week averaged 55 degrees; 7.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.79 inches statewide, 0.01 inches below normal. There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 4, 2020. Corn mature progressed to 81 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 93 percent. Corn harvested for grain was 31 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 56 percent. Corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 63 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. Soybeans turning color was 84 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 83 percent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 49 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 57 percent. Soybean harvest was 6 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 14 percent. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Winter wheat planted progressed to 8 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 12 percent.

Gallatin may have gone down in defeat last Friday night to the Milan Wildcats, but the Bulldogs accomplished something no team has been able to do since the first week of September —score multiple touchdowns against the GRC co-leader.

“We felt that we accomplished our offensive game plan for the most part,” said Bulldog Head Coach Patrick Treece.

“We threw the ball at a high completion percentage and got our guys out in space,” he added.

“We did miss a few opportunities and had several mistakes offensively that hurt drives.”

The Bulldogs were able to answer a Wildcat first quarter touchdown with a 20 yard scoring strike from Brinley Vandiver to Jagger Gray. Milan went up, 21-6, early in the second quarter before Kevin Meeks broke loose on a 57-yard touchdown run to cut into the deficit, 21-12, heading into half time.

Milan effectively put the game away with 15 unanswered points in the third period. Draven Wright caught a 10-yard scoring pass from Vandiver early in the fourth quarter but the Wildkats would take on a late TD for the final 43-20 score.

Coach Treece looks for better

things out of a defense that has allowed an average of 28 points per game thus far this season.

“The biggest issue for us (Friday) was defensively,” he advised. “We had no answer for their rushing attack. Despite throwing several different looks at Milan, we couldn’t overcome the size and strength of their offensive line and running backs,” he added. “We did not give up big plays but they were able to get 5-7 yards a pop whenever they wanted to.”

The Bulldogs will try to get back on track this Friday at home against the 1-5 Putnam County Midgets, who themselves have allowed 238 points to opposing offenses. The lone Midget victory came in week 2 against a winless South Shelby squad.

“Putnam County is better than their record would indicate,” said Coach Treece. “They will have a few seniors back for our game that have been out with injury the last couple of games,” he added. “They have a run first offense like many of the teams we play. They are a young team like we are and we hope to take advantage of some of the matchups that we will get on the perimeter.”

Brett Hemry drags down Milan runner Deric Doporto.

Bicentennial poster contest ends Oct. 31 Missouri students in grades 3-12 have until Oct. 31 to submit their poster design to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial in 2021. Judges representing the Missouri Bicentennial Commission will select four posters to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial of statehood. Selected posters will best interpret the theme: Sharing Missouri’s stories: past, present, and future.

Each student entry must be sponsored by an eligible institution, which includes public and private schools, home-school networks, nonprofit arts agencies, cultural heritage institutions and public libraries. The commission welcomes sponsoring organizations to help facilitate the contest while some students are learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complete guidelines and the online submission form can be found at missouri2021.org/ bicentennial-poster.

Judges will select four final designs including two from grades 3-6 and two from grades 7-12. Each winner will receive $200 and will be recognized at the poster unveiling ceremony.

Lady Redbirds take third place

Winston Lady Redbirds won third place in the 2020 HDC softball tournament.

The Bicentennial Commission is partnering with Hallmark Creative Marketing Studio to develop the selected posters into their final format.

Vinnorma Shaw’s 1921 poster for the Missouri Centennial Exposition at the Missouri State Fair is an iconic reminder of the Missouri Centennial commemoration. Likewise, the final designs chosen by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission will serve as a lasting reminder of the bicentennial. Students, teachers, and parents can find educational materials related to the centennial poster at the website for the Bicentennial Poster page.

Missouri 2021 is a statewide initiative of the State Historical Society of Missouri to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities, and people, both past and present. Keep updated on all Missouri 2021 happenings at missouri2021.org and by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @missouri2021.

Isaac Bird looks for yardage after a pass reception.

Join the hike at Crowder Oct. 17-18!

Crowder State Park invites the public to join staff at the equestrian parking lot at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18 for a guided 2-mile hike to the Thompson Cemetery and Thompson House. Participants will view fall foliage and interesting features along the way.

Participants can reach the equestrian parking lot from the park entrance, travel west on Highway 146 for 1.3 miles. Turn right (north) onto Northwest 52nd Avenue. Travel 2.1 miles and turn right (east) onto Dove Lane. Dove Lane makes a 90 degree turn before ending at the equestrian parking lot (0.4 mile).

The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in

protecting themselves and others amid ongoing public health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bottled water, avoid large and congested crowds, and please stay home if sick. Face coverings are encouraged when social-distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and may be required by local orders.

Crowder State Park is located west of Trenton off Highway 146, north of Highway 36. For more information about the event, call the park at 660-359-6473.

For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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October 7, 2020

One more victory ahead of district for GHS softball Gallatin picked up two wins during a busy week of softball action. Things continue to heat up for the Lady Bulldogs as they prepare to compete in Saturday’s Princeton Tournament.

Gallatin takes on Princeton in the first round at 8:30 a.m. The winner/loser of that game will face either South Harrison or Mercer at noon/1:45 p.m.

The Lady Bulldogs will travel to Gilman City on Monday before taking on Brookfield as the #7 seed in next Wednesday’s Class 2, District 6 Tournament. Game time against the second-seeded Lady Bulldogs of Brookfield is 5 p.m. at Marceline High School.

The host team is the top seed at 16-0.

Oct. 6: King City 6, Gallatin 3 Gallatin spotted King City three runs in the first inning and tried to play catch up for seven innings. Presley Wells tripled and scored in the bottom of the first for the Lady Bulldogs. Betty Rogers doubled in the third and courtesy runner Alex Endicott scored on another double by Carli Beck, who finished with three hits for Gallatin.

Caragan Baker opened the bottom of the fifth with a triple and scored to make it 4-3, but the Lady Wildcats tacked on a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning.

Oct. 5: E. Buchanan 8, Gallatin 2 Roughed up early by the long ball, Gallatin recovered to shut out East Buchanan over the final five innings. A 3-run homer

by Hannah Archdekin in the first inning and 3-run blast by Ashley Baxter in the second helped stake EB to an 8-0 lead but that would be the sum total of their scoring.

Gallatin pocketed a run in the bottom of the fourth when Betty Rogers rocked a leadoff homer to left. The Lady Bulldogs added a run in the fifth when Maddi Michael reached first on a bunt and later scored on a Caragan Baker single.

Oct. 2: Gallatin 13, Pattonsburg 10 Gallatin bats remained hot in Thursday’s GRC crossover game at Pattonsburg, though the Lady Panthers had the potential game-tying run at the plate when the contest ended in the seventh inning.

The Lady Bulldogs wasted no time building a 5-0 lead in the first. Presley Wells was nailed by a pitch, stole second and moved to third on a wild pitch. Ashley Feiden sacrificed her home.

Caragan Baker, Betty Rogers and Carli Beck strung together singles. Beck’s hit drove in 2 runs. Ella Bradford walked. AnnaBelle Ball’s single plated a run. Addie Riley picked up an rbi on a ground all out.

The Lady Panthers scored twice in their half of the first on a Jillian Plymell double, Jaden Gannon single and Quincy Crone grounder played into an error. Pattonsburg added another run in the third when Brynn Teel reached on an error and eventually scored on Kierra deJong’s single.

Gallatin stretched its lead to 8-3 in the fourth. Wells walked and advanced to third on a pair of wild pitches. Feiden drove her in with a grounder. Baker launched a 2-run homer. Bradford’s single scored courtesy runner Alex Endicott.

Pattonsburg kept the pressure on with two runs in the

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Presley Wells sets up to catch a pop up on the infield. [Softball photos by Alicia Endicott] fourth. Webby Bailey singled and scored on a single by Plymell, who would also score on a wild pitch.

The Lady Bulldogs fired back with three runs coming off two singles (Maddi Michael, Rogers), double (Baker) and a walk (Wells).

Bailey scored a run for the Lady Panthers in the bottom of the sixth but the Lady Bulldogs countered in the seventh with runs by Wells and courtesy run-

* Committed to serving the taxpayers by continuing to work to keep county values in compliance with the State, yet be fair and equitable to you, the taxpayers. This is done by assessing conservatively and uniformly. I will continue to remove structures that should not be on the tax roll, and add those that should be, this is what makes it fair and equitable to all. * Implemented a 25% reduction in value for vehicles with a salvage title and implemented a website so taxpayers can E-FILE their personal property and can easily obtain real estate information, if the courthouse is shut down again. * Will continue to maintain a friendly, open-door policy with taxpayers for any assistance needed regarding property lines or mapping questions, valuation explanations or any issue needing answers from the Assessor’s Office. If an issue does not pertain to the Assessor’s Office, you will be directed to the appropriate office that can assist you. * Will continue to be transparent with the taxpayers by utilizing the newspapers. * Will continue to bring to the office Fairness, Impartiality, Integrity, Friendliness, Transparency, Dependability, Professionalism and Commitment to the Taxpayers. * Let me continue to put my EXPERIENCE to work for you – “The Taxpayers”!!

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WORSHIP

October 7, 2020

Altamont United Methodist Opening songs were “Something Beautiful,” “Surely the Presence of the Lord,” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Adult study was from I Samuel 19:1-7, “Reconciling David and Saul.” What risks would you take for someone you love?

Prayers of sympathy to the families of Drury Bonderer and Pam McNeel. Wishes for better health go to Kaddie “Matt” Nielson, Laura Youtsey-Hoffman, Barbara Macy, and Bertie Stith.

Honor God this Sunday for beautiful fall weather and good crops.

Fairview Community Brother Bob Speck opened service with Bible readings and prayer. Betty McFee requested prayers for Jill Crabtree, Leo and Beverly Lang, Rob Fillbeck, Ben Lee, Garry McFee, Randy Ott, and Melvin McFee. Happy birthday to Ed Whaley was by

Deaths

the congregation. Praise song “This is The Day” and the doxology was by all. Loretta Speck and Marilyn Searcy led the congregation singing “How Great Thou Art,” accompanied by Bob Speck.

Jeremiah Landry said prayer and collected the offering while Bob and Loretta sang a special.

Pastor served communion to the congregation and read Isaiah 25:8-10 and presented his message “This is our God”. Closing hymn “Send the Light” was by all and closing prayer was by Pastor Shadrach Landry.

Friends in Christ We watched the message from our homes. We began a new sermon series, “Parenting in the 21st Century” by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. The message “Real vs. Ideal” was based on John 3:16 and John 1:14-17. Praise songs were “Another in the Fire” and “Run to the Father”.

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Gallatin First Baptist On Oct. 11 Pastor Daniel Pelichowski will lead morning worship and present a message, “The Consequential Fall”, from Genesis 3:1-24. Live-Stream option will be available. The Lord’s Supper is at 5 p.m.; finance meeting is at 6 p.m.; and Church in Conference.

Pioneer Club and REACH Youth group will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Choir will practice at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Keenagers is cancelled for October.

Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft continued a series on friendship with his sermon “Make Mara Naomi Again” based on Ruth 1:1-14. The song leader was Dena Plant. Announcements and opening prayer were given by David Maxwell. Emily Miller gave the children’s message.

New prayer requests are for the families of Ron McNeel, Kacyn Wayne, Deanna Nelson, D.J. Bonderer, and David Shipers and health concerns of Kathy Henderson.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time set aside to show our pastors Kyle Taft, Emily Miller, and Priscilla Johnson, how much we appreciate them.

FCC volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels during October. Please sign up in the foyer or contact Judy Stith at 660-663-9491 if you can help.

FCC youth grades 7-12 will have Bible study at their Oct. 11 meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. The meal will be provided by Stacey Maxwell.

Please check our website at gallatinmofcc.org for the latest worship service video, archived sermons, church calendar, newsletter, and community resources.

Gallatin United Methodist Pastor Brad Dush opened the service with prayer as Sue played the prelude. His message “Taken…” was based on Matthew 21: 33-46. Communion was observed.

Weekly Bible study begins Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. LOFT youth group meets. Oct. 12 Mary Ann

Clevenger hosts UMW meeting in Fellowship Hall at 7. Their rummage sale was a success.

Continued prayers for our Pastor David Fitzmaurice, Juli Cragg Hilliard, Pam McNeel, the Wayne family, and the Deanna Nelson family.

Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath church began with a new quarterly education. Vivan Hunsucker introduced the first lesson “Education in the Garden of Eden” with memory text “Behold, God is exalted by His power: Who teaches like Him?” based on Job 36:22. The opening hymn was “He Lives.” Pastor Mike Carner’s sermon “Salt and Light,” included the scripture, “Then Jesus said to the disciples, if anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me,” from Mathew 16:24.

Our worship service closed with singing the hymn “In a Little While We’re Going Home.”

With today’s current events, this hymn may be closer than we know.

Revised guidance for long-term care facilities

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...for Giving7,You the Opportunity of Worshiping God at a Church of Your Choice October 2020

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Fairview Community Church, Winston

Gallatin First Christian Church

Church Families Celebrating the Risen Lord Jesus:

What Answer Shall Be Given To The Nation?

GALLATIN

by Pastor Steve Ellison

Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, Evangelist; Lord’s Day

services 10 a.m.; Evening services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 663-3957.

First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro.

Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor. 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 transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org

First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev. Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller. Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 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 year. Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church 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 Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev. Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m.

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: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr. Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m.

Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30

a.m. and Worship 11 a.m.

Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660.

772.3306; Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com; Email: gallatin_umc@hotmail.com

ALTAMONT

United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.

WINSTON

First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577 Fairview Community Church

10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

— Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-

United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy. 6) — Rev. Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.

JAMESPORT

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

Baptist Church (708 W. Auberry Grv) — Rev. Jim Whitley, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m.

Church of Christ (108 N. Williams)

— Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

McFALL

Liberty Baptist

— Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m.

PATTONSBURG

United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church —

David Stephenson, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Christian Church — Terry Oliphant, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:15; Church and Communion 10:30 a.m.

Oak Ridge Church (north of Old Pattonsburg) — Dwight Schell, lay

speaker; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.

Word of Life Christian Fellowship — Clyde Hulet, Pastor; Sunday

School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Bible prayer meeting 7 p.m.

In the last part of Isaiah 14, God asks a very interesting question. It is unbelievably relevant and applicable to the modern world be it in Asia, Africa, North America, or anywhere else for that matter. Thoughtful residents of every place on the globe have many questions regarding the state of the world in general and their particular locale. We want to know what is happening, why it is happening, and what will come next. The setting of Isaiah 14:28-32 is Philistia. The Philistines were rejoicing that the Assyrian King Shalmaneser V had died. The oppression he brought would come to an end. However, God had a word for them. He told them that they had better hold off on the rejoicing.

The Philistines were misinterpreting events. In fact, they had no way to know what would come next. God has not left the world alone completely to its own devices. He has not removed His guiding hand. He superintends the earth.

Nations rise and fall at His command. Things would get worse not better for the Philistines. Another more powerful Assyrian ruler would arise to torment them. Famine was headed their way as well.

In Isaiah 14:32 God pops the question and then answers it, “What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation? The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.” (NIV) On the surface, the answer seems to have little to do with the question. The Philistines are rejoicing because the Assyrians who have oppressed them have lost their king.

God told the Philistines that they will not be better off. What does Zion being established as a place for God's chosen people have to do with the Philistines and the Assyrians? God is pointing out some facts that the Philistines ought to remember. God causes some nations to fall and others to rise. He causes the fortunes of countries to rise and fall in accordance with His perfect will. This rising and falling is often not about any one country; it is always about God's purposes. In this case, God had enabled Israel to “break the rod” which had oppressed Philistia. Soon, God would allow Assyria to return in even greater strength. Again, this would have little or nothing to do with Philistia. In the first case, God was protecting His people; in the second case He would be chastising His people. Philistia was just caught up in the periphery. The lessons for Philistines (those who are not God's people) are these: often your circumstances are the way they are because of how God is dealing with His people; and, the only safe place is with God's people.

In today's world, we see the Church as God's people. God said His people would find refuge in Israel then, in the Church now. The Lord established or founded Zion. That is where the Israelites were to find refuge.

In this age, the Lord has established His Church. That is where Christians are to find refuge. Maybe it seems to you to be simply a matter of semantics, but it seems to me that there is an important distinction being made here. The Jews were not to trust in Zion. In the same way, Christians are not to put our trust in the Church, but rather in the Lord. However, the Church is still important, very important. The Christian seeks refuge in the Church because God founded it, established it, protects it, preserves it, and blesses it. If the Christian desires refuge in God, he will find it in God's Church. If you cannot make sense of world or local events, you would do well to seek refuge in the Church. It is there that you will find the Lord and the answers you seek.

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Kirk Pugsley, Pastor; Fellowship 9 a.m.; Worship

Scotland Church of Christ (26300 Flint Ave.) — Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Baptist Church — Bible study 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;

Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m.

Highway Christian Church (I-35, Exit 88, south 1/4 mile on Hwy. 13) — Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Ph: 660.425.6836

Jamesport United Methodist Church

Stanley E. Humphrey, DDS Jacob E. Humphrey, DDS 307 S. Main, Gallatin

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Daviess County 4-H archery members at practice. All members are required to take a safety course their first year in Missouri 4-H shooting sports.

Libby Endicott, member of the Knee-Hi 4-H club and daughter of Corey and Alicia Endicott, serves the Northwest Region as Regional Representative on the Missouri State 4-H Council. Picture by Halle Vanatta Photography

Tagen Eversole

4-H is based on a positive youth development approach that recognizes all youth have interests, abilities, and strengths that can be enhanced by participation in 4-H programs. Research shows that participating in high quality 4H programs increases thriving in youth, and thriving youth achieve important developmental outcomes, such as academic motivation, a reduction in risky behaviors, and contributing to others.

4-H offers hands on learning to youth ages 5-18 with something for all interests. Through 4-H, youth can learn about rockets, computer programming, entrepreneurship, photography and even welding. From science to crafts and livestock, youth of all ages and abilities will find something that interests them in 4-H projects. Youth often find a new hobby that leads to a passion for a lifetime.

Young people can take part in 4-H by getting involved in club or project meetings. Clubs provide youths with the opportunity to learn something new, practice leadership skills, and make new friends. Members may also be involved in camps, conferences, and regional and state events. Daviess County youth have the opportunity to

showcase their work at Achievement Day, the Northwest Missouri State Fair, and the Missouri State Fair.

Missouri 4-H is open to boys and girls 818; with a special program for kids ages 5-7, called Clover Kids. Participation by the entire family is encouraged. There are opportunities for parents to volunteer their time to be project and even club leaders. Daviess County youth are supported by a group of caring adult volunteers who lead projects, help with local events, and share their leadership abilities.

Currently, there are two 4-H clubs in Daviess County; the Knee-Hi club in Gallatin and the Brushy Squirrels in Jamesport. In addition, Missouri 4-H offers Special Interest (SPIN) clubs that focus on a specific topic and meets for a set period of time, usually 6-8 weeks. 4-H membership is available year-round to any youth.

If you are interested in joining a local 4-H club or starting a new club in the county, contact Becky Simpson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist at the University of Missouri Extension Office in Daviess County at (660)663-3232. The new year begins Oct. 1.

Jonas Pettit and Peyton Lawson ready to show rabbits!

We're proud to support our youth in 4-H! Adkison Electric

Matt Adkison ~ 663-7139

American Family Ins.

Sandy Ward Agency, Inc. 402 N. Main., Gallatin ~ 663-2722

Ad ZONE 663-2154

B&S Equipment Auction Gallatin • 605-0839 BandSequipmentauctions.com

BTC Bank

101 W. Jackson, Gallatin ~ 663-2141 Bethany • Albany • Pattonsburg Chillicothe • Lamoni Carrollton • Boonville Beaman • Trenton Member FDIC • Equal Housing Lender

Barton’s Hardware 116 W. Grand, Gallatin 663-2441

Dallas Lockridge Ins. LLC Dallas D. Lockridge, Agent 663-5414

Daviess Co. Land Title

102 S. Market, Gallatin ~ 663-2155

Daviess County Livestock Market

912 W. Grand, Gallatin ~ 663-2177

Larry Dickinson, D.O. 100 E. Johnson, Gallatin 663-3705

Dungy's Market

Frost Automotive, Inc.

400 N. Main St., Gallatin ~ 663-2084

Gallatin Lumber Co.

Lake Viking Sales LLC

24395 St. Hwy. 6, Gallatin ~ 663-3221

116 S. Market, Gallatin ~ 663-2522

Eichler’s Tax Service

Eileine’s Beauty Shop 201 N. Maple, Gallatin 663-2160

Elbert’s Dept. Store, Inc. 104-106 W. Grand, Gallatin 663-3541

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri

121 W. Jackson, Gallatin ~ 663-2161 Member FDIC • Equal Housing Lender

Attorney Julia R. Filley

Gallatin Publishing Co.

609B S. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-2154

Deanna Sandy, REALTOR Brandi Dixon, REALTOR 111 Neptune Court, Lake Viking 816-262-7247 or 816-817-0511

Gallatin Truck & Tractor

Landmark Mfg. Corp.

Hwy. 6 & 13 E., Gallatin ~ 663-2103

Grand River Heating and Cooling LLC Gallatin ~ 663-3409

Grand River Title

201 N. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-2711

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Jack’s Muffler & Tire

Kenneth & Sharon Lockridge, Tara Burns 204 E. Corrine, Gallatin • 663-3514

307 S. Main, Gallatin 663-2814

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Joe Jumps Eatery & Steakhouse

204 S. Olive, Gallatin 663-2098

Landmark Realty

21020 State Hwy 6, Gallatin ® 663-3294

Humphrey Dental Group

116 N Market, Gallatin ~ 663-3006

Foster’s Shoe Store

28100 Quick Ave., Gallatin 663-2185

22324 St. Hwy. HH, Gallatin 663-3095

108 N. Market, Gallatin ~ 663-2044 902 W. Grand St., Gallatin 663-9629

Mi Mexico

2060 Lake Viking Terr., Gallatin 663-3722

401 N. Main, Gallatin 663-3314

119 S. Main, Gallatin ~ 816-807-6037

Lake Viking Marine

110 W. Grand, Gallatin 663-2152

200 Park St., Gallatin 663-5429

Kurt Esbeck Construction Cody Selby 605-1990 Kurt Esbeck 663-9601

Lockridge Ins. Agency Made From Scratch

MFA Agri Services

Scott Crose Agency

Nail Excavating

Scott Crose, Agent 402 N. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-3226

Natalie’s Hair Loft

1329 W. Grand, Gallatin ~ 663-2117

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Natalie Salmon 400 N. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-4113

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Perkins Imprints

PerkinsImprints.com ~ 660-349-0196

Pierce Auto Supply & Gun Works

Stith Funeral Home Eugene Story, DVM

Bus. Hwy. 6 West, Gallatin ~ 663-3430

Subway

107 N. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-2029

Terry Implement Co.

20483 State Hwy. 6, Gallatin 663-2183

Wall Street Station

201 W. Jackson St., Gallatin 663-2622 or 663-2770

506 1st St., Altamont ~ 749-5250

RE/MAX Town & Country

Whitney Roofing & Guttering, LLC

22485 Oval Ave., Gallatin 605-2260

801 S. Main, Gallatin ~ 663-5757

Main Street Medical Pharmacy

Mitch Riley ~ 663-7190

403 S. Main, Gallatin 663-7979

Sale Barn Café

912 W. Grand, Gallatin 663-5512

Riley Plumbing

Rocky Ridge Boer Goats Bob & Ginger Harlow, Gallatin 334-0251

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Jamesport Brushy Squirrels 4-H 4H Swim Party!

Lonna Terhune at the Daviess County Fair!

Cake decorating with Shauna Zeornes

Brushy Squirrels

Our first meeting is scheduled for Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. We will have information on member registration, meeting dates and times, as well as member sign up for offices, snacks and activities. Visit us on Facebook: Brushy Squirrels 4H

Emma Henderson at the Daviess County Fair

Allee Prescott working on her raised garden project

Allee Prescott with her mare from the Missouri State Fair

Blaine Landes at the Daviess County Fair

The 4-H Pledge

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

YOU can bring HOPE to Gallatin R-V students.

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

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

No Child Should Go Hungry!!

For $175.... YOU can sponsor a child for an enitire school year. YOU can also choose to donate at a level that better meets your budget. Individuals, businesses, churches, clubs, -- anyone can bring HOPE by donating. All donations are directly utlized for this weekend feeding program.

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GHS Softball (continued from page 9) ner Emma Christopher.

A 7-run GHS lead wouldn’t hold up as deJong walked, Jenna Heath crashed a 2-run homer, Mekenzie Turner walked, and Kelsey Crabtree reached on an error ... all coming with no outs. Baker struck out Bailey and Plymell but Gannan singled to make it 13-10. Crone’s single loaded the bases for the Lady Panthers but Baker retired Teel for the final out.

Sept. 30: Princeton 12, Gallatin 11 The Lady Bulldogs overcame one 3-run deficit and recovered from an 8-run Lady Tiger fourth inning but came up short, despite outscoring Princeton, 6-0, over the course of the final two innings.

Princeton led, 3-0, before Presley Wells crossed the plate by way of a passed ball in the bottom of the first. Gallatin sent nine batters to the plate in the third and grabbed a 5-4 lead

thanks to Caragan Baker’s 2-run homer and AnnaBelle Ball’s 2-run double.

The Lady Bulldog lead proved to be short-lived as the Lady Tigers more than batted around in the fourth, using seven hits, two errors and two hit batters to regain the lead, 12-5.

Baker’s second home run of the game, another 2-run shot, in the sixth inning set up a climactic finish as Ball blanked the opposition in the final 2 frames and opened the bottom of the seventh with a single.

Addie Riley’s fielder’s choice grounder forced Ball at second, but Maddison Michael blasted a home run to left field, scoring two and narrowing the PHS lead to 12-9. Ashley Feiden and Caragan Baker each singled with two outs and scored on a single by Betty Rogers, but the game ended with the potential tying run on second base.

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These nutrious meals and __ Pal (sponsor a child for 1 quarter)- $44 snacks are provided to the __ Friend (sponsor a child for 2 quarters)- $88 students every Friday. __ Amigo (sponsor a child for 3 quarters)- $132 Eligibilty guidelines apply __ Buddy (sponsor a child all year)- $175 with parent approval, and all __ Other Amount $______ names of the students are known only by appropriate Signature ___________________________ school officials, unless Name (Print) ________________________ approved otherwise.

Golf tourney benefits Pattonsburg Booster Club

The third annual Pattonsburg High School Alumni Golf Tournament was held Oct. 3 at Cameron Veterans Memorial Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament went to the Pattonsburg R-2 Booster Club.

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William Johnson plays with Dodgers in St. Joseph William Johnson, #35, a freshman at Gallatin High School, is pictured at the Woodbat Tournament in St. Joseph on Sept. 19. He played with his Dodger team that has boys from Clarksdale and St Joseph area.

William is pictured standing next to the coach on the back row.

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Triticale cover crop seed. Aaron Landes 660-358-2682

Management positions available, full and part time. Over 21 only need apply, application may be picked up at Dungy’s Market, 401 N Main St., Gallatin MO.

All Sizes Crushed Limestone and Ag Lime • Trucks Available

Farm ground wanted. Competitive rates. Aaron Landes 660-3582682

For Rent GALLATIN ESTATES APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 1 or 2 bdrm available. HUD vouchers accepted. Rental assistance available to those who qualify. Equal housing opportunity. Call 660-663-3114.

Apartments for rent. 1 and 2 bedroom. Good reference and deposit required. 660-707-3862 GALLATIN, MO; Mary Arlene Apartments. 2 BR apartment, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, trash & water paid, onsite laundry facility.

No pets. Rent/deposit $350. Call 660-605-1050.

CASE Skid Loader, 85hp, by the day, week or month. Contact Gallatin Truck & Tractor, Inc. 660-6632103 or 2104.

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.

Home for rent in quiet Chillicothe neighborhood: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1 car attached garage, hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, & lawn mowing provided. References required, $750 deposit, $750 month. 1204 Miller Ave. Call 660-247-0085

For Sale BOATS FOR SALE: New & used boats & pontoons, several to choose from, just watch our website, www.lakevikingmarine. com or call 660-663-3722, Lake Viking Marine.

Daviess County SWCD Equipment Manager. Applicant must have pickup capable of towing heavy equipment, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance. Duties include drill delivery, knowledge of setting drills and mechanical work. Applications may be picked up at 209 Ash Street, in Gallatin no later than October 13.

660-663-3703 ext. 3 Tending & Blending: T&R SOIL SERVICE has an immediate opening for a fertilizer and chemical tender truck driver. Duties will include operating blending & tendering equipment. Duties may also include general maintenance on equipment & general labor. Requirements: Class A CDL or the ability to obtain. Some truck diving experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Excellent compensation with comprehensive benefit package. Apply in person at 1001 Industrial Road, Chillicothe or email jonathancooper8@hotmail.com or call 660-646-2589 Chillicothe: Grand River Health Care currently seeking part time med tech, CNA’s and a night RN/ LPN. Apply at 118 Trenton Rd, Chillicothe or online at Indeed.

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For Sale: NEW full-size mattress and box spring set, $300. Call Barbara at 660-663-3348. Gallatin 1997 Fifth-Wheel Dutchman trailer. $4,000 OBO. 1 slideout w/ table booth & couch. Sleeps 6. Air Conditioner, Stove, Refrigerator. Some water damage.

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Johnson Controls Inc. in Albany is hiring for production! Excellent benefits, (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401-k, health savings account and paid holidays).

Interested candidates must apply online at www.johnsoncontrols. com. Go to careers then search Albany Missouri and click on Production. No applications taken at plant. Johnson Controls is an EEO/AA employer.

Notices Livingston County 4-H & FFA Fair Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020 @ 6:30 PM. Mildred Litton Ag Building 10780 LIV 235, Chillicothe SEEKING BIDS The Green Hills Women’s Shelter is seeking bids for a Shelter house to be built at our Trenton shelter site. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Dicks at (816) 724-3992 for more information. The Green Hills Women’s Shelter reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to modify or change contractual requirements, or to accept any bid which it believes to be in its best interest.

It’s time to harvest black walnuts.

Open October 5-November 6, Monday-Friday, 4:30 p.m.-dark, Saturday 8-4 p.m. 31907 Nickel Ave, Jamesport. Rudy & Katie Schwartz 660-684-6473

WANTED, HUNTING LEASE 2-3 mature, responsible, safe hunters looking for Deer hunting land for lease. Bow and gun seasons. Call David at 314-775-3891.

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

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

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

THE HAMILTON BANK checking/ savings accounts, loans, IRA’s and C.O.D.’s. Visit www.hamiltonbank. net or call 816-583-2143. Branch at Lathrop, MO. Member FDIC & Equal Housing Member.

R. Huston Trucking & Construction. All kinds of dirt work, clean out ponds, demolition clearing, pulling trees, site prep, dig basements and tree removal. J.D. Tractor with Hyd ditch mower, brush cutter, track hoe, track loader, back hoe, dozer, scaper, mini hoe, skid loader, dump trucks. Insured! Call Rick 660-334-0997 or Ron 660663-3234, cell 816-390-5161 CUSTOM BUSH HOGGING - 20 ft. brush cutter. Call us to clean your pastures, etc. Peter Beery 660654-4764

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Ongoing October Rummage Sale.

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After loss of 164 pounds:

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Cindy Curtis didn’t start life off overweight. She wasn’t a chubby baby. All through her childhood she was a perfectly normal kid in a perfectly normal body.

But something happened in high school. She started putting on weight. By the time she was 19, her weight was causing health issues — serious health issues; she had her first stroke.

“This is when I found out my weight was causing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides,” Cindy says.

Cindy fought her weight, but for whatever reason, losing pounds was extremely hard for her. “I tried too many weight-loss programs,” she says. “I tried walking and going to the gym, but the weight kept coming on.”

Cindy, 59, was born in Nebraska. She has lived most of her life in Kidder. She went to school in Hamilton. She’s been married for 31 years to Randy L. Curtis, a Gallatin native. They have four children: three sons, Matheuw, Randy, and Spenser; and one daughter, Kimberly; and four grandchildren, Leigha, Thomas, Remington, and Hudson.

Over the years, Cindy raised her family and worked outside of the home in a few places. She was a server at Taco Bell and a store manager for Casey’s. She went back to college and got an associate degree in early childhood development. She then taught Head Start in Cameron.

But more health problems due to her weight put an end to her career.

Fighting diabetes In 2000, Cindy found out she was diabetic. Worse, she was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus. She was put on pills for the diabetes and high blood pressure. She had a year of radiation treatment for the cancer. The pounds kept coming on.

“I couldn’t get my blood sugars under control and ended up taking medication and shots four times a day,” Cindy says.

Depression set in.

In 2013, she had to have surgery on her leg, due to plaque build-up from the radiation treatments. Later that year doctors put two stints and two balloons in both her legs.

“I ended up with neuropathy in my left leg, which makes it hard to walk, no less exercise,” she says.

In 2015, while she was still struggling with her weight and blood sugar issues, she had to have triple bypass surgery. It marked a turning point.

In 2017, she and her husband Randy decided to get healthy and change their eating habits and join a gym. They didn’t eat fried foods, pasta, breads or drink any pop. It was a great plan for Randy, but for Cindy it wasn’t so great.

“He was losing weight, but I was only taking a little off,” Cindy says.

Then she was invited to the home of a friend who had lost a lot of weight. Cindy asked her about the weight loss, and her friend told her she had bariatric surgery.

Cindy was intrigued. But concerns about another surgery after having heart surgery gave her pause.

Then, a year later, she ran into another friend who’d had the same surgery. This friend suggested she learn more about the procedure by attending a free seminar.

Then, the surgeon cuts the small intestine and sews part of it directly onto the pouch. Food then goes into this small pouch of stomach and then directly into the small intestine sewn to it. Food bypasses most of the stomach and the first section of the small intestine, and instead enters directly into the middle part of the small intestine.

A return to normal

Cindy says. “No matter what it took.”

Two weeks before surgery, Cindy was put on an all liquid diet. It was hard, but she wasn’t starving.

“I think the way I was already eating helped,” she says. “I started losing some weight.”

On Dec. 3, 2018, Cindy had the surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery works by de-

creasing the amount of food a person can eat at one sitting and reducing absorption of nutrients. The surgeon cuts across the top of the stomach, sealing it off from the rest of the stomach. The resulting pouch is about the size of a walnut and can hold only about an ounce of food. Normally, your stomach can hold about three pints of food.

The day after her surgery, the medical staff checked her blood sugars and blood pressure. And for the first time since 2000 her blood sugar and blood pressure were normal. “I was so happy to have the surgery,” she says.

Once she came home, she struggled with her intake of liquids. Her stomach was so small she couldn’t hold much. Then she had to learn to eat. She would get full so fast. “Learning a new way of eating and drinking was hard,” she says. “But it was worth it.”

Cindy has lost 164 pounds.

She says the surgery isn’t for everyone.

“This is a new journey and a new lifestyle,” she says. “You have to have your mind made up to live the rest of your life this way. If you don’t follow the rules, you can and will gain the weight back.”

Cindy is one year and nine months out from her surgery and is maintaining her total weight loss. She does struggle daily with getting all her liquids in that she’s supposed to. She also struggles eating certain foods.

“If you’re thinking of having this surgery, go to a free seminar,” she says. “Talk to the doctors, talk to other people that have had it done. I’m so blessed to have this done. It has added more years to my life to spend with my loved ones, my husband, children and grandchildren.”

In pursuit of an answer Cindy and Randy went to North Kansas City Hospital, to a free seminar hosted

by Dr. Berghoff. “I found out that after the surgery I would be free of diabetes and no more high blood pressure,” Cindy says.

“That’s when I decided to have the surgery if I qualified.”

Cindy had to be mentally healthy and get clearance from her surgeons and her regular doctor.

“From the very beginning, I was ready,”

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