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Water plant, water crews get a soaking; power plant needs a replacement roof David Ross of Ross Construction led a discussion regarding water plant repairs during a meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Nov. 13. He informed the board about split face blocks which made it hard for the contractors to get the mortar properly in all spaces. To solve the issue of water coming through the blocks, Ross Construction has sprayed a water proof liquid that soaks into the block and fills any pores. They saturated the surface of the blocks and then used a brush to get into all the cracks. Some areas needed three coats. Small doors were cut into the walls in the lab to allow operators to check for any water between the blocks and the sheetrock. Mr. Ross said the water proof liquid should be good for 10-15 years. (continued on page 3 )

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Gallatin Chapter DAR hosts State Regent, officers The Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a brunch on Nov. 15 to visit with the Missouri State Society Regent Cyntha Beall Suich. The State Regent is the official spokesperson of the State Society and is a member of the

National Board of Management. Other state officers attending were State Vice Regent Joan Leeper Magee; State Organizing Secretary Jerre Ann Robertson; and State Parliamentarian Linda Hardin Sehrt. The state officers are the leadership of the

Braymer seeks tax-based fire district A hearing on a petition to form the Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Caldwell County Courthouse at Kingston. The petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Caldwell County for the formation of a fire protection district. The new fire district will cover land in five counties: Daviess, Caldwell, Ray, Carroll and Livingston. The petition is being initiated by the Braymer Volunteer Fire & Rescue, according to Braymer Fire Chief Farrel Clevenger. Clevenger has been the fire chief at Braymer for five years. Chief Clevenger said a need for more revenue is the main reason the Braymer Fire Department is wanting to form a fire district. Currently, Braymer Fire collects money through dues. The dues are $65 per year and the fire district collects from 310 paying members, which is 78% of the to-

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tal membeship. The money collected from the dues is not covering the cost of maintenance, updating equipment or vehicles, which include engines, grass/brush trucks, tankers, and rescue units. The new district would become a political subdivision and be tax based. Mr. Clevenger said the Braymer fire equipment is aging. The newest truck is a 1986 IHC pumper. There are 21 members of the all-volunteer fire department at Braymer. “The aging equipment creates safety issues for the volunteers,” Mr. Clevenger said. “The way we are doing things now, the funding is not available to upgrade. By becoming a tax-based district we will be able to get funding to provide better, safer equipment for the safety of our volunteer fire fighters and our first responders.” Braymer Volunteer Fire &

Rescue provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the community around Braymer — serving Caldwell, Ray, Carroll, and Livingston Counties. Braymer has a mutual agreement with surrounding fire departments and discussed forming the fire district with those departments. Breckenridge Fire Department was agreeable to the idea, which allowed the inclusion of Daviess County. However, the boundaries of the petition as they appear in the newspaper under Public Notices are not accurate. The northern boundary of the proposed Shoal Creek Fire District overlaps into the southern boundary of the Lock Springs Fire District. Mr. Clevenger said it was an unintentional error and he has talked with the Lock Springs Fire District and the petition will be amended at the Dec. 7 hear-

Missouri State Society, and are elected for a two-year term, on even-numbered years. Each officer is available to assist her chapter counterpart with the duties of her position, and provide appropriate forms and information in the spring and fall Regent packets. Northwest District Director Natalie Byergo was present as well. The District Director’s primary responsibility involves planning and presiding over the fall district meeting and reporting annually to the State Conference on the many accomplishments and work of chapters within her district.

Guests included Barbara Drager, Regent of Hamilton’s Major Molly Chapter; Cindy Guthrie, Regent, and Evelyn Trickel, Past Regent, both of Trenton’s Dorcas Richardson Chapter. Gallatin Chapter Regent Markay Tolen August gave the welcome and introductions. Other Gallatin DAR officers present were Vice Regent Gina Dixon; Recording Secretary Marilyn Fisher; Treasurer Mary Beth Pittsenbarger; and Registrar Elizabeth Schweizer Plotner. Chapter members attending included Mary Lee Froman-Ellis, Gloria Parker, Reta Williams Rains, Nancy Terry-Thompson, and Carol Wiedmier.

Gallatin’s Christm as w inners cited Another successful Christmas Around the Square continues to build on a tradition of family fun events presented by numerous volunteers despite cold, wintry weather last Saturday. This event is organized by Sally Black, Judy Elbert and Cyd Terry. Assisting Mayor Barb Ballew in the tree lighting ceremony was Granville Miller. The following drawing prizes were awarded during festivities which included many activities, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and the annual “Festival of Lights” Parade. Ages 1-3 -- Yard M & M’s & frozen blanket & play dough won by Hudson Herrera; Sweet Seat won by Josie Berry; Tickle Me Elmo won by Deimtre Mayfield; Fire Truck won by Tyler Massey; Cloud Pet dog won by Jocelyn Parks; Jump n’ Jam won by Kinsley Woolard; Alphablet Cube won by Hunter Woolard; Click & Learn (continued on page 3 ) Laptop won by Jackson Parker.

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They call her ‘The Dog Lady’ Ham ilton w om an rescues anyt hing f rom by T.L. Huffman, GNM staff writer

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Debb Allen has an endless population asking for her help. Debb is the founder of Against All Odds Animal ResQ, located about nine miles northeast of Hamilton at 6900 Northeast Smith Drive. She’s re-homed a little over 15,000 dogs over the past 28 years in rescue. She’s also homed some 1,000 cats, and numerous other types of livestock and other species here and there. Debb was born in Chicago, IL, and raised in Gladstone. Since joining the rescue scene in 1990, she has served on several animal rescue boards. But after becoming frustrated with the way they were run, she bought a farm in Hamilton in 2002 to start her own rescue. Against All Odds Animal ResQ is a 501C-3 not-for-profit, no-kill shelter. It houses and rehabilitates the animals in a clean, safe place while seeking permanent homes through community adoption and networking. The volunteer staff

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includes five other members. There is a board of four directors, a veterinarian on record, and an intake coordinator. Nobody has a paid position on the board. The shelter started in the large old barn divided as indoor doghouses. There is a large fenced-in social area for exercising. Over the years the farm has evolved to a row of large square kennels. The dogs are rotated and change roommates to ensure good social skills. The kennels currently house 26 dogs. On the property there are 30 cats that have free access to three different buildings. There is a new building that is not quite completed due to needing to raise more funds. “The cats, both babies and adults, were brought here as feral,” she says. “But you feed them a few times and next thing you know they’re sitting on your lap.” She has two miniature donkeys, a horse, two sheep, and 21 pigs total. There are 10 adult pigs and 11 piglets. “I asked if any of the pigs were preg-

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nant when they were brought here and was told they weren’t; so now we have 11 piglets.” Over the years she has had peacocks, an alligator, a zebra, a giraffe and five ostriches. The exotic animals do not do well in this region. They end up going to a refuge in a warmer climate. Local people are compelled to buy the exotic animals after seeing movies that feature them. The Madagascar movie produced numerous local monkeys. And then there was a giraffe and a lion — animals accustomed to the veldts of Africa being raised as backyard pets here in Missouri. “We had a father who came into some money and bought a baby giraffe for his two children,” Debb says. “They were interested in him for about seven months, then nothing. Someone in this area bought a lion and pulled out her teeth so she wouldn’t be dangerous. They brought her to us because the lion didn’t thrive (continued on page 16 )

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Thank you, Freida Maria E d i t o r ’ s n o t e : The following is a reprint, ﬁrst published in 2013. As with most of what award-winning columnist Ken Bradbury writes under the psydonym Freida Maria Crump, this insightful observation about life is timeless.

Fatherhood flashbacks Do you hear the voice of Forrest Gump (actor Tom Hanks) as you read “Life is like a box of chocolates... ?” Well, there was nothing sweet about a driver employee’s name showing on my cell phone buzzing at 6:30 a.m. when you know he’s suppose to be on the road during deer season. It wasn’t “Hello” or “What’s happened?” but “How bad?” Last week we weathered this awkward conversation not once but twice! What are the odds? One driver. Two different vehicles. One deer accident totaling destroying a company vehicle on Monday. A second deer hit sending a second company vehicle to the scrap heap on Wednesday. Both incidents happened within 20 miles of each other, some 150 miles away from Gallatin. More directly to the point, let’s just say you should avoid driving on Highway 136 near Memphis in extreme northeast Missouri at daybreak during deer season regardless of any route schedule or business priority. Period. It’s not worth it ...unless you want to personally know the tow truck operator not just by handshake but where he lives, how his two sons figure into the business, and even the names of their two dogs who no longer bark as you drive up their gravel lane. The tow trucker tried a little humor, mentioning a friend who traveled nearly 1,000 miles each of the past three years trying unsuccessfully to take a buck. He grinned. But when he asked to be notified when our driver was going to try finishing up the delivery route, nobody laughed. This unexpected experience sparked a flood of Fatherhood Flashbacks: the phone calls after too much speed on loose gravel caused the Ford Ranger to roll over, after a classmate wound up in a tailgate, after a near broadside collision just a couple of blocks from home in front of city hall, and another time on Highway 36 when another motorist took an abrupt, errant turn directly into my son’s ...er, (he was borrowing) my pickup’s front fender. Each accident unexpected, just like hitting a deer. I’m thankful that in each of these instances, the voice sounding distress over the telephone was only scared and trembling not from injury but from experi-

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encing a near miss. Thankfully, that was the case again last week when our employee was forced to make those early morning calls to me. A cell phone buzzing at 6:30 a.m. during deer season may not be as universally dreaded as those midnight calls every father dreads waiting for teenagers to mature into adulthood. But that sinking feeling is familiar, and perhaps to more people than you realize.

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Once common throughout most of Missouri, elk disappeared from the state about 150 years ago due to over-hunting and habitat loss. Missouri Department of Conservation has reintroduced more than 100 free-ranging elk to a large restoration one between Ellington and Winona in Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon counties in southeast Missouri. The 346-s uare-mile elk restoration one includes Peck Ranch and Current River conservation areas. Learn more about elk in Missouri from MDC at nature.mdc.mo.gov discovernature ﬁeld-guide elk.

Insurance companies have classified Missouri as one of three states deemed “high-risk” for deer collisions (along with Arkansas and Kansas). Some sources guess that as many as 37,000 traffic accidents occur in Missouri each year. But, truth be told, nobody really knows. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports how accidents involving deer are common but fatalities and injuries are rare. The Patrol has a website which provides data on traffic crashes with deer strike involvement, but the reports readily available are somewhat dated. In 2011 there were 380 persons killed or injured in deer strike crashes; the patrol reported three deaths and just more than 300 injuries from deer collisions in 2015. The insurance industry puts the national average of cost per claim at close to $4,200. I have my doubts. And it makes me shudder whenever reading about the efforts to reintroduce Offering

elk into Missouri, despite all assurances of proper control. Such fear is mathematical, comparing the possible effect of hitting a 150-pound whitetail to the effects of hitting a 700-pound elk. Gallatin Publishing uses older model vehicles to deliver newspapers. The double-whammy deer encounters last week forced us into prompt replacement, and I can assure you that this national cost estimate per claim is low -- even replacing with vehicles more than 10 years old. But, obviously, the measure is not money. Our driver returned home safely after the 6-hour round trip rescue mission was completed -- twice. During the long trek back we had ample time to discuss how when deer are in the rut, especially during November but also in October and December, a nice long coffee break at daybreak must become the norm. This fatherly advice, of course, was free and thus easy to ignore. So, after he totaled the second company vehicle, we came to an agreement. We’d reimburse him for using his own truck to finish up the delivery routes. Simply stated, Gallatin Publishing has fleet insurance coverage but we were running out of available vehicles! Hitting a deer with a motor vehicle usually isn’t a driver’s mistake. These collisions just happen. I believe the good Lord had a buck jump out in front of my motorcycle a few years back, causing me to fishtail all over the blacktop. I like to kid Liz that her extra weight on the back was all that kept us from catastrophe. But to this day it serves as a serious reminder for me to understand how the unexpected can just happen to anyone, no matter how careful you’re trying to be. The long drive home was reminiscent of other times when, emotionally, I wanted to both punch and hug the driver all at same time. But we were just two 60-something guys riding home together in silence, one feeling guilty about the hands of fate that were reaching into the company’s pocketbook while the other was submerged in various depths of fatherhood flashbacks. And, at the end of the day, I am thankful. Very, very thankful.

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Greetings from Poosey. Some folks think it’s only an iconic make-believe scene from the Peanuts comic strip, but we really did once dress up in pilgrim costumes in our school pageants and sit down to a meal of cardboard turkey and paper-mache mashed potatoes. I was an Indian, complete with Five and Dime store feathers and war paint. Why my indian wore war paint to a banquet of thanks I still don’t know. There was absolutely nothing either politically or historically correct about any of it and we little ones gladly ate up the lie as hungrily as a Thanksgiving turkey. I think that the head pilgrim’s opening line was, “Oh, whatever shall we do for Thanksgiving for we have no food!” The fact that it would be another 242 years before President Lincoln actually created the holiday was a fact that the playwright somehow missed. After his announcement of starvation, two of the black-and-white-clad pilgrim children clutched their tummies and fell over in a faint. That was our big opening scene and the cue for my tribe from the fifth grade to enter stage left. Since my fellow indians were mostly Baptists, we couldn’t wear the required loincloths, but I was Presbyterian and could show a bit of bare Native American leg. We entered on cue, and Mr. Pilgrim said, “Behold! The Noble Savage!” I never did like that line. We were chosen as indians only because the pilgrim costumes were too big for us and our although our scrawny frames made us look like the ones who were starving, that hardly made us savages. This was my cue for my one line, “We bring you corn!” I’d rehearsed this line over and over to my bedroom mirror and was amazed at the various vocal inflections that could be plastered upon a single sentence. I tried “jovial” but that interpretation didn’t seem an appropriate greeting for a colony of British settlers intent on pushing us a thousand miles westward into a life of blackjack dealing. I then tinkered with a tone of menace a la, “You’ll eat this corn and you’ll like it!” My teacher thought that this reading of the line was too scary and that with such a greeting the pilgrims would jump on their boat and start paddling back towards Big Ben. So, I settled on something noble and majestic as if this was the greatest gift ever given our nation until the French upped the ante with the Stature of Liberty a few years later. Then came the miracle. I held out a handful of Burrus Hybrid seed corn, pretended to dig a hole with my bare left foot, and dropped in the seeds. Through the magic of theatre, a stalk of corn shot up out of the stage floor. The school janitor had hidden himself in a trap door and on cue he reduced a three-month growing period into two seconds. Two ears of BX 5D30 stood swaying before the eyes of the grateful pilgrims, we all shouted, “Hurrah!” and sat down to a feast. It must have been a good year for corn for those two ears provided sustenance for 12 pilgrims, 8 indians, plus they magically morphed into turkey, mashed potatoes, and a jar of Ocean Spray cranberry salad. It was indeed a power-hybrid. After a sumptuous meal that lasted perhaps 12 seconds, we all joined hands and sang, “We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing,” a song written to celebrate the Dutch victory over the Spanish forces in the Battle of Turnhout in 1597. There was some argument as to which group would get the final star bow. The head pilgrim, who was also the son of the director, claimed that the pilgrims were the real heroes of the play, and I made my first stand for the rights of Native Americans, claiming that without our corn the New York Yankees would be now the Paspahhegh Powows. As with the rest of the American history we learned back then, the fairer-skinned people came out as the heroes. Of course, as often happens at our early stabs of putting a narration on history, the story was often at odds with the facts. One half of the initial settlers died during their first winter, some even resorting to cannibalism. What starvation didn’t do to them, the mosquitos and native people did, attacking them just 10 days after they landed. A careful reading of American history shows no janitors sticking corn up from the trapdoor. Despite the turmoil in the world, we continue to be the most blessed among all people on the earth. And if you find yourself short of blessings this Thanksgiving just pick up a newspaper and read a few headlines. I’ll head my thanks list with a school system that now comes a bit closer to the truth, although I did look darned cool in (continued on page 3) that war paint.

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Eclectic but selective election results for Missouri Missouri voters delivered an unusual collection of eclectic, but also selective election results this November. By a significant majority, Missouri voters elected a conservative Republican, Josh Hawley, to the U.S. Senate. Yet, by an even greater margin, Missourians approved legalizing medical marijuana. Legalized pot and conservative Republicans don’t seem to mix. But the eclectic nature of this election gets better. While handing conservative Republican Hawley a substantial majority, Missourians also voted to raise the minimum wage -- supposedly an anathema for some Republicans. The auditor’s race is another example of voter selectivity. While some pundits attributed Hawley’s victory to Republican dominance in Missouri, how do you explain the victory of the Democratic candidate for State Auditor, Nicole Galloway? She won by a margin that nearly equalled Hawley’s margin over Democrat Claire McCaskill. It suggests many Republican voters paid attention to news stories raising questions about the Republican candidate’s Missouri residency and financial problems. These eclectic results reflect a pattern by Missouri voters that I’ve seen for

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decades. Regularly, I’ve been impressed as to how Missouri voters pay attention to details and news stories regardless of ideology or party. That’s the only way to explain the conflicting results on the three medical marijuana proposals. Decisively rejected was the proposal giving a private person independent powers over the pot hi tax. Yet, voters decisively roo s approved a constitutional amendment for pot legalization that would not be diverted to a semi-private organization. More significant to me was defeat of a competing proposal that had the lowest pot tax of the three issues. But that defeated measure was not a constitutional amendment that easily could be repealed or changed by the legislature without voter approval. Nearly the same number voted on the three marijuana issues, so the difference cannot be attributed to voter fatigue in going down the ballot. Instead, it’s only if voters paid attention to the details that you can explain such eclectic voter conclusions on the three marijuana proposals. For journalists, it’s inspiring that vot-

ers may have paid attention to our stories. But a glitch on election night harmed our reporting. Missouri’s Secretary of State decided to withhold election data from the public until every person who still was standing in line to vote at the 7pm deadline were able to cast their votes. That delayed the results for more than two-and-one-half hours because of long lines outside one St. Louis area polling place. There was an unintended consequence from decision. Some major news organizations simply contacted local officials for the results. With 115 election districts to contact, it led to conflicts. At the same time CNN was reporting Hawley comfortably ahead in the U.S. Senate race, the search engine Bing (citing AP data) showed McCaskill comfortably ahead. It was to avoid similar confusion after the 1986 elections that my colleague Bob Priddy (now retired as Missouri Network’s news director), established a journalism partnership with the Secretary of State’s office for a centralized system to

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obtain election returns from local election officials. Bob told me this year was the first time since the system was established that election-night results from the Secretary of State were suppressed. The resulting Missouri election-night confusion reminded me of the reporting conflicts in the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon election. That led major news organizations to establish a national organization to coordinate collection of election-return results, similar to the system Bob helped create decades later in Missouri. But the national system was not perfect. You may remember in 2000 when some national news organizations incorrectly called the Bush-Gore race based on projections rather than actual results. While steps have been taken to correct that problem, it’s an example about the unintended consequences in suppressing swift and accurate delivery of results on election night. Of course, national uncertainty about the next president may be more serious than a Senate seat. E d i t o r ’ s n o t e : P h il l B rooks h as b een a M isso uri st ateh ouse reporter si nce 19 7 0 , maki ng h im dean of th e st ateh ouse press corps. H e is th e st ateh ouse corresp ondent for K M O X R adio, director of M D N and an emeritus facul ty memb er of th e M isso uri S ch ool of Jo urnal ism .

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Discussion was held regarding the different color of mortar that was used to fill in the gaps. Additional discussion was held regarding general operational issues with the plant. Mr. Ross will check with his resources to help find solutions to the temperature control issue and maintaining the sludge blanket. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that water crews repaired a water leak on the line feeding the water tower. A feed point on a chemical line at the water plant has been changed and has made a huge difference. Crews have been busy putting up Christmas decorations. Three new houses are being built and crews are working to get new services hooked up. A new scum pit is being built at the waste water plant and hopefully it will not freeze again. The waste water clarifier motor is being tested before it gets returned to the plant to be installed. Morey stated there are approximately 206 water meters and 475 electric meters that still need to be replaced with radio meters. Discussion was held on adding a skid steer trade in for a high flow skid steer in the 2019 budget. Gallatin Aldermen discussed 2019 budget changes utility departments during a special meeting held Nov. 19. Administrator Tony Stonecypher will work to market the generators at the power plant to help

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ing. “The new district takes in the people we already protect in Braymer/Breckenridge,” Chief Clevenger said. “We’re not trying to take anything more than we can protect. It’s pretty much the boundaries we have now.” The court will determine whether the issue can be taken before the voters during the April elections next year. The court will need to declare the district organized, define the boundaries, and give it a corporate name. The decree of incorporation will not become final and conclusive until it has been submitted to an election of the voters residing within the boundaries described, and until it has been assented to by a majority

pay for roof and structure repairs to the power plant building. These generators at the power plant are no longer useable for power generation because of environmental regulations. The current bid for the roof repair is approximately $100,000. An additional $10,000 was requested for the blue bucket truck to replace the cables supporting the boom and bucket. Discussion was held on replacing the Dodge Dakota pickup. Uniform maintenance increase was requested due to FR required clothing for the electric department. The board will review the water department budget at the next scheduled board meeting.

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Journal Post Nov. 14 (by Nancy & Keith Bradbury): ...according to Doug it was a pretty good night. He and Ken actually had a decent conversation in the early hours. Very rare because Ken sleeps 95% of the time. They have been able to reduce the oxygen flow a bit (a good thing). Doctors will be in sometime. They usually come in sometime between March and November. That’s as close as we can pin it down. The most inspiring thing I have seen in weeks... one of the many pokes and prods Ken gets daily is a test for blood sugar. This morning when this was about to happen the nurse asked him which finger he wants her to use. In the past he just grunted. Today, through the tubes and masks and hoses he opened his eyes, turned his head slightly, pointed to Doug and said, “His.”

Final Journal Post Nov. 18 (by Nancy & Keith Bradbury): Ken has gone home to his Lord.

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Christmas Around Square winners (continued from page 1) Ages 4-7 -- Yard Skittles & Large Bear won by Granville Miller; Remote Control Tracks won by Memphis Wells; Scooter won by Lexi Gatton; Fur Real won by Jackson Berry; Baby Alive won by John Vanderslice; PJ Masks won by Paislee Wright; Tablet won by Olivia Sterneker. Ages 8-11 -- Yard Twix won by Kristen Vanderslice; Lego City won by Kathleen Ross; Fishing pole won by Kaylen Sterneker; Sharper Image Target Game won by Gracie Springer; Hatchimals won by George Berry; Popcorn Popper won by Channing McBroom; Dual DVD Player won by Casey Smith.

Ages 12-15 -- Yard Snickers won by Birianna Gilmore; Simon Optix won by Boston Bell; Chiefs Throw won by Burke Dalton; 3-in-one Coby Eplay won by L. Gibson; Wireless Head phones won by Hallie Vanderslice; Alexa Wireless speaker won by Mason Hibler; Alexa Wireless speaker won by James Tucker. Ages 16 & Adults -- half hog donated by B & S Auction (Barney & Shary Esbeck) was won by Stacy Burns; half hog donated by B & S Auction (Barney & Shary Esbeck) was won by Bethany Vandiver; Gift basket #1 was won by Brian Parks; Gift basket #2 was won by Emily Miller; Gift

basket #3 was won by Catherine Baker; Gift basket #4 was won by Dana Woretman; 55” TV was won by Debbie Gatton. Bicycle winners -- 16” boys bicycle was won by Granville Miller; 16” girls bicycle was won by Amy Curtis; 20” boys bicycle was won by Peyton Lawon; 20” girls bicycle to Kathleen Ross. Baking Contest Winners -Jean Fales won the cookie contest; Hattie Rains won the pie contest; FCCLA won the cake contest with their pumkin roll; Daycee Swalley won the kids divison in the cookie contest; Will Johnson won the kids divison in the cake contest.

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Village board votes no on ‘no-parking’ at school, vandalism again at city park The clerk asked the Winston Board of Trustees to vote on installing new signs at the school to help keep the road clear during school hours at the Trustees meeting held on Nov. 5. After discussion, the board made a motion on whether or not the Village should install no parking signs in front of the school and the motion failed. (Goll, Gregornik and Caldwell voted no). Financial reports detailing deposits and expenses were presented by the village clerk and reviewed along with deposit slips, bills and bank statements. The board approved the reports. The utilities clerk distributed a new list of delinquent customers, including six due for shutoff. She stated two new shutoffs were to be installed in November. Melvin McFee reported everything is working properly as far as sewer maintenance and there are no new problems. The clerk informed the board the water had been shut off at the park for the winter. She stated the bathroom doors had been kicked in and vandalized again. The board discussed options for new doors to avoid this in the future. The board discussed the upcoming Christmas party and gift cards for the lighting contest. The board approved the purchase of three gift cards; $75, $50, and $25, as well as $100 for dinner. Sewer shutoff options were again discussed by the board. The clerk is to put together a budget analysis for the next meeting. The next regular board meet-

ing is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Winston Board of Trustees held Nov. 5. Trustees Present: Brenda Goll, Nichole Gregornik and Tim Caldwell. Others Present: Amber White and Melvin McFee. ***** The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 119th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.

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Help decorate library for holidays, pay fines with food Daviess County Library patrons are invited to join the library staff in decorating the library for the holidays. Gather a friend — or five — and enter the contest. Each team will consist of up to six persons (children under 12 must have an adult). Gather your creative friends and help decorate the library. The library will supply the

doors, endcaps, and some basic decorating goodies. Teams may bring additional items (themes must be family friendly) to make your entry special. Drop in next week, Nov. 27-30 to check out supplies and register your team. Decorating takes place Saturday, Dec. 1, between 9-11 a.m. with judging and cookies at 11:30.

Now through Nov. 30, bring back any overdue items and pay any 2018 fine with a non-perishable food item. One food item equals up to $1 in fines. This offer does not apply to lost book fines, but applies to everything else, late DVD fines included. For more information on the event, visit the library or give a call 660-663-3222.

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Help for Medicare open enrollment If you’re on Medicare, now is the time to save money, improve your coverage or both. The Medicare open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. A certified CLAIM counselor can assist you with comparing prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans. Not sure if you are eligible for Medicare Cost Savings? These programs can pay your Medicare part B monthly premiums, reduce your Part D premiums, co pays and out of pocket cost. Call now and schedule an appointment to ensure your health care coverage is everything you need and at the lowest cost. Contact Access II at 660-663-2423 at we can connect you with a local claim counselor.

Active Aging Resouce Center Nov. 23: Closed for Thanksgiving – open Friday 23; Nov. 28: Blood pressure checks 11-12; Nov. 29: Medicare Part D comparisons at Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center. Thank you to all who helped with our Thanksgiving Dinner, especially Heather Heath, Shirley Hoefer, Troy Elbert, and Ms. Holcomb and the GHS FBLA Students. A special thank you to Shelba Runyan who purchased the turkeys. Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Don’t forget to use Amazon Smile to make your Black Friday purchases! Use www.smile. Amazon.com and choose the Daviess County Multi-Purpose Senior Center as you charity of choice. It doesn’t cost you anything but a donation from Amazon is made to our center. Menu N ov. 2 6 - 3 0 Monday: lasagna and garlic bread, lettuce salad, bean salad, mixed fruit; Tuesday: pork loin, sweet potatoes, cabbage, applesauce; Wednesday: ham and beans, cole slaw, carrots, cornbread, cherry cobbler; Thursday: chicken strips, green beans, potatoes, biscuit, fruit gelatin; Friday: hamburger steak, corn casserole, spinach, fruit salad, bran muffin.

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Garden Club plans butterfly project The Gallatin Garden Club met at the Seventh Day Adventist Service Center on Nov. 13. It is hoped everyone has their flowers, plants, trees and gardens ready for the winter months. One seed package was for guessing the kind they were. A

project of planting milk weed flowers to reestablish the native habitat for Monarch Butterflies in the spring was discussed. We will be having our last luncheon on Dec. 11 for Christmas and gift exchange. The club will open again April of 2019.

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Young patriots win essay contest, write about honoring American Flag The Gallatin Frank Frazier VFW Post 2172 announces the results for the Patriot Penn Essay Contest. The Patriot’s Pen Essay‘s theme this year was “Why I Honor the American Flag.” The contest consisted of four levels. The first level began with the local post. First place advanced to district, state, and national. The contest was open to any sixth, seventh or eighth grader. Homeschooled students were also eligible. The essay was 300-400 words. First place received $50, second place $30, and third place $25. The VFW Post 2172 provided the awarded amounts. Presenting this year’s Patriot’s Pen winners were Post Commander Gary Jones, and VFW Youth Chairman Carl Carder. First Place went to Elle Copple, eighth grade, daughter of Bryan and Ronda Copple, Gallatin; second place, Saige Olson, seventh grade, daughter of Andrew and Whitney Olson, Gallatin; and third place, Ashley Feiden, seventh grade, daughter of Chris and Terri Feiden Gallatin. Miss

Copple’s essay will be submitted to district level. Ryan Beenken, social studies teacher at Gallatin R-5 Middle School, encourages his students to participate in the Patriot’s Pen Essay contest every year. The Post commends Mr. Beenken and his students for showing their patriotism by participating in the essay contest.

Menu at Pattonsburg’s Multi-Purpose Center Menus N ov. 2 6 - 3 0 Monday: smothered steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed veggies, Mandarin oranges; Tuesday: pork roast, potatoes and carrots, peaches; Wednesday: ham, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, diced tomatoes, orange or mandarin oranges, biscuit and gravy; Thursday: chicken livers or chicken strips w/gravy, lima beans, glazed carrots, mixed fruit; Friday: fired chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, cinnamon apples, hot rolls.

The Winston School Board approved the 2017-18 annual school audit as presented by CPA Jeremy Clevenger during their meeting held Nov. 19. The audit report showed that the school district is in full compliance with all state regulations and statutes for public school financial accounting. The School Board approved a request by senior Thomas Gadd to allow the 2019 Winston Senior class to go out of state to Chicago for a senior trip. The board offered a letter of intent to Cassie Pope to be an additional senior sponsor. Board candidate filing period for the April 2, 2019, election is Dec. 11, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2019.

Candidates can file from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. after Dec. 11, 2018, and until January 15, 2019, on regular school days. Thanks to recent donations the remaining three students who meet all qualifications for Second Harvest were served through Backpack Buddies; currently 11 students are served. Special thanks to Trexcon, which donated $525. October Character Trait was Honesty. Character students of the month were preschool Rylan Atkinson, kindergarten - Jase Korthanke, first - Autery Caldwell, second - Hadasa Hocker, third - Kaitlyn Estes, fourth Isabel Robinson, fifth - Brayden Watkin, sixth - Levi Youtsey.

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Commissioners consider plan to promote development Randy Railsback, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC), met with the county commission to present the new five year contract for developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Daviess County. The commissioners accepted the professional planning services of GHRPC for the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mr. Railsback also discussed with the commission plans to form an organization with multiple counties to promote development in the area. James Lewis, bridge supervisor, stated his crew will be continuing to work on winterization of the county barn. They will also be repairing guard rails in Washington Township. Bills were approved. Minutes from the last meeting were approved. On the recommendation of the Daviess County Central Dispatch board, commissioners agreed to opt-out of RSMo 190.460 (6) collection of state fees on the sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services. Becky Simpson, Raymond Heldenbrand, Jayla Smith, Tim Baker, and Will Grady, extension council, met with the commission to discuss their 2019 budget request. Commissioners carried a motion to make a trade of BRO funds for an equal number of soft match funds with Buchanan County. The holiday schedule for 2019 will be the same as last year. Danny Allen, Sheridan Township landowner, called the commission regarding a portion of Yale Ave near 210th Street that has a gate on it. Sally Black, assessor, met with the Commission to discuss plans for Christmas Around the Square. She also discussed some property assessment issues. Reta Rains, Union Township resident, stopped in to ask questions about some items she had read in the minutes. In the afternoon the commissioners took the commission vehicle to Cameron to have repairs

made. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm. The above information is taken from the minutes of the Nov. 14, 2018, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, called the meeting to order. David Cox, first district commissioner, and Wayne Uthe, second district commissioner, were present. Collec tor Tax statements for real estate and personal property have now been mailed to Daviess County property owners. Tax payments are due by Dec. 31 at the Daviess County Collector’s office. Your valuations should not have changed unless new construction has been added to your assessment. If your tax statement shows an increase, the reason is most likely to be increased levies throughout the county. If you have questions, you may contact the Collector’s Office at 660-663-2432 or the Assessor’s Office at 660-663-3300. Assessor’s Ofﬁce Staff from the Assessor’s Office will be in the field next week in Benton and Salem Townships reviewing and picking up new construction. Recorder’s Ofﬁce Marriage licenses issued: Matthew Alan Youtsey, 38, and Andra Lee Mendenhall, 43, both of Pattonsburg. April Kay Mitchell, 44, and Nadine Brigitte, 41, both of Weatherby. James Ernest Montoya, 58, and Wendy Riches-Foote, 51, both of Gallatin.

Gay to Jamesport Church of Christ. Tract in Salem Township from JT Newby and Doris Loretta Newby to David Teel, Trustee of David Teel Revocable Trust. Tract in Jefferson Township from Mark A. Pettit and Heidi Pettit to Chuck Bonnett. Tract in Union Township from Phyllis Heckenbach to William D. and Judy M. Smith. Lot #S105 Viking Valley from Chad E. and Catherine A. Poindexter to Ronnie Lee Heinse Jr. and Carrie Heinse. Tract in Jamesport from Gary L. Eads to Michael L. Marshall. Lots in Gallatin from Vanessa and Gary Mullins to Martin and Debra Sweatman. Tract in Jamesport from Ronald E. and Mary Ann Mann to Andrew Berry. Beneﬁciary Deed Tract in Lincoln Township from Jacqueline Ellis to William C. Ellis and Daniel J. Ellis. Lots in Winston from Stella Marie Goucher to Dusty Lee Goucher and Michael W. Goucher. Civil Court Breach of contract: A consent judgment was entered for World Acceptance Corporation and against Diane N. Hobson. Two suits on Account: Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Jasmine Swearingin, were both dismissed by parties. Circ uit Court Additional charges have been filed against Salvador Hernandez, 36, Gallatin. Hernandez was charged on Nov. 14 with rape or attempted rape in the first degree, unclassified felony. According to the probable cause statement filed by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, on Oct. 8, Hernandez had sexual intercourse, including vaginal penetration, with a confidential victim at a residence on Market Street in Gallatin. The victim was incapacitated at the time and incapable of giving consent. Bond was set at $300,000 cash only. Hernandez was charged on Nov. 15 with patronizing prostitution, 18 years and older, B misdemeanor, and assault in the fourth degree, C misdemeanor. According to the probable cause

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statement filed by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, on Oct. 8, Hernandez did knowingly request a sexual act from a confidential victim and offered to pay $300, knowing that it would cause affront or alarm. When that request was denied, Salvador left $100 on a table in the residence, hugged the confidential victim and grabbed her rear upper thigh, knowing the confidential victim would find such contact both offensive and provocative, before leaving the

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residence, which was located on Elm Street in Gallatin.Bond was set at $2,000 cash only. Original charges against Hernandez were filed on Nov. 8, when he appeared in custody before Judge Jason Kanoy. Hernandez, owner of Mi Mexico restaurant in Gallatin, was charged with sodomy or attempted sodomy first degree, unclassified felony; kidnapping second degree, D felony; and assault third degree, E felony, on Oct. 10, and bond was denied.

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W illiam Chapman 1 9 4 9 - 2 0 1 8 Memorial services for William Chapman will be held at a later date at the Fairview Church in McFall. Memorial contributions may be made to Sedalia or Albany Carnegie Public Libraries in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO, 64402. William Manring “Bill” Chapman, Sedalia, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Northwest Medical Center in Albany at the age of 69. Bill was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Kansas City to Samuel Clay and Mary Lou (Manring) Chapman, of Liberty. He was the oldest of five children, including Samuel J., Anna L., Patricia L. and Samuel C. On Oct. 18, 1986, Bill married Beverly Ann (Bendl) Lowrey, at the Fairview Church, McFall. Bill was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1968, William Jewell College in 1972, and Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, in 1975. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate, Bill worked in the Bootheel for Legal Aide and later moved to Sedalia, where he continued working for Legal Aide. He opened his private law practice in 1978 at 112 West 4th. He was a member of the Missouri Bar Association and Pettis County Bar Association. He served as the Sedalia City Prosecutor for approximately 15 years and as the Pettis County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for 30 years. He retired Jan. 1 of

this year. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Samuel James Chapman; brother-inlaw, Michael Knauss; and stepdaughter, Charlotte Lowrey. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Chapman, Sedalia; stepson, Sean (Renee) Lowrey; granddaughter, McKenna Lowrey, all of Austin, Texas; sisters, Ann (James) Waterman, Liberty, Patricia Knauss, Rock Port; brother, Samuel C. (Kathryn Degler) Chapman Jr., Overland Park, KS; cousins, Sharron Guest, King City, Nancy Salmon, Gallatin, and Tom Magee, McFall. O pal J . L undy 1 9 2 1 - 2 0 1 8 Graveside service and burial for Opal Lundy were held Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Foster Cemetery, New Hampton. There was no scheduled visitation. Services were under the direction of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Opal Jean Lundy, 97, of New Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. Opal Jean the daughter of Giles and Opal (Lemke) Hawley was born May 31, 1921, in Kellogg, IA. On Sept. 13, 1938, she was united in marriage to Steven D. Lundy. He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Jimmy David Lundy; and son-inlaw, Wayne Zimmerman. Opal Jean was a member of the New Hampton United Meth-

odist Church and Bethany Chapter #23 the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include daughter, Betty Zimmerman, Gallatin; brother, Fred Hawley, Englewood, CO; grandchildren, Steven Zimmerman, Melinda Yarnell and Shelley Estes; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Ashlynn Yarnell, Andrew and Alexis Estes. Frank C. P ark er J r. 1 9 2 8 - 2 0 1 8 Funeral services for Frank Parker were held Nov. 19, 2018, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Burial: Cameron Memory Gardens. Memorial fund: St. Luke’s Home Care and Hospice, c/o St. Luke’s Foundation, 4225 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64111-2304. Frank Charles Parker Jr., 90, Cameron, died on Nov. 15, 2018. Frank was born on April 12, 1928, in St. Joseph, to Frank Charles and Edith Florence (Romig) Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Mina Lou (Gooding) Parker. Frank was a veteran of the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer in the Caldwell and DeKalb County areas. Survivors include four daughters, Linda (Ralph) Ensign, Cameron, Mary (David) Ramsay, St. Joseph, Kathy (David) Moppin, Ft. Smith, AR, Patricia (Rob) Clevenger, Cameron; brother, Robert (Maxine) Parker, Altamont; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

MDC’s Loess Bluffs Eagle Days set for Dec. 1-2 The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC),and partners will host the 40th annual Eagle Days at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2. This free event offers participants a close-up look at eagles and an indoor presentation by Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo staff. Visitors can also take the refuge driving tour and see waterfowl in the marshes or bald eagles perched in trees. Extensive wetlands at Loess Bluffs attract large flocks of ducks and geese, often numbering in the thousands. Trumpeter swans are often spotted resting and feeding in the marshes. The wetlands are near Mound City in Holt County, north of St. Joseph. The refuge is a key stopover for southward migrating waterfowl and shore birds as winter arrives. Bald eagles follow the waterfowl flocks to feed upon ducks and geese. Visitors can also hike on trails that begin at the visitor center and lead to high bluffs with remnant loess hill prairie. The visitor center also has displays such as birds common to the area. Photographers taking the driving tour will want to have

their cameras handy to photograph wildlife seen along the way. Interpretive sites and spotting scopes will be set up along the tour route. Dickerson Park Zoo staff will present a live eagle show. The zoo cares for eagles that have been rehabilitated from injuries but cannot be released back to the wild. Zoo staff will talk about eagle lore, conservation and ecology. Visitors can take pictures of the eagles. Live eagle shows will be presented hourly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The refuge driving tours and nature interpretive stops will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Guided bus tours of the refuge and food vendors will also be available. The Loess Bluffs refuge is reached via Interstate 29 by taking the U.S. 159 exit west. For more information about Eagle Days at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge, call 816-271-3100, or visit https:// www.fws.gov/refuge/Loess_ Bluffs./

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In The Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri Juvenile Court Division In the Interest of F.E.M. - CASE NO. 18DV-JU00002 H.L.M. - CASE NO. 18DV-JU00003 Minors. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to: Shauna McCleary Nicholas McCleary and all interested parties: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Juvenile Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The object and general nature of which is a termination of your parental rights involving minor children F.E.M. and H.L.M. The names of the parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof. The name and address of the attorney for Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division is Ryan F. Kaiser, Kaiser/ Lawless, LLP, 606 West 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. Said action has been designated as an adversary proceeding and shall be governed by the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within forty-five (45) days after the 31st day of October, 2018, a judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Gallatin North Missourian, a newspaper of general circulation in Daviess County, Missouri. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and seal of the Court this 25th day of October, 2018. Pam Howard, Circuit Clerk Circuit Court Clerk NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, MICHAEL BARRETT dated 5/15/2014 and recorded on 5/27/2014 in BOOK 267 PAGE 56, in the Recorder’s office for Daviess County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on December 19, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 1:00 PM, at the South Front Door of the Daviess County Courthouse, 102 North Main Street, Gallatin, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: The Following Derived Lots, Tracts Of Parcels Of Land Lying, Being And Situate In The County Of Daviess And State Of Missouri, To-Wit: The North Half (N 1/2) Of The West Half (W 1/2) Of Block 22, Brown’s Second Addition To The Town (Now City) Of Jamesport, Missouri, Being Otherwise Described As A Tract Commencing At A Point Two Hundred Eighteen And One-Fourth (218 1/4) Feet West Of The Northwest Corner Of Block Sixteen (16); In Nathan Gillilan’s Addition To The Town (Now City) Of Jamesport, Missouri; Thence West 52 3/4 Feet; Thence South 105 1/2 Feet; Thence 52 3/4 Feet, Thence North 105 1/2 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Commonly known as: 408 W. Auberry Grove, Jamesport, Missouri 64648 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 11/21/2018, 11/28/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/12/2018 CSM File 26-18-01086 NOTE: This office is a debt collector.

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Welcome to the 42nd Annual Gallatin Invitational Basketball Tournament Monday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at the Gallatin R-5 High School Gymnasium

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2 0 18 - 19 G i l m a n C i t y H a w k s - - F ront row , from l eft: I ra Jo h nso n, L ogan M al ott, K al eb R enke n, C ameron G regg and Jo ry S totts; b ack row : C oach A nnette L ow rey , C h rist ian M al ott, F l int P inkl ey , M ich ael S utton, G age S perry , Jacob erbe, Kaleb Bjornlie, Coach Kaitlyn Eo and Coach Adam Clark. 2 0 18 - 19 G i l m a n C i t y L a d y H a w k s - - F ront row , from l eft: F aith R ainey , S idney G ib so n, C aitl yn M cC rary , Z oe Williamson and Bailey Williamson back row Michelle Sutton, Jolee Ward, Lindsey Snu er, Braylea Elder, Coach Kaitlyn Eo . Not shown Coach Adam Clark and Coach Annette Lowrey.

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Only three schools, Trenton, Gallatin and Winston, have combined to win the last seven Gallatin Invitational Tournaments on the boys’ side of the bracket. This year’s top-ranked team could follow the same path if coaches have aligned seeds correctly. The Winston Redbirds, winners of the last 3 tournaments, are the top pick once again when this year’s GIT tips off on Nov. 26. The Redbirds are coming off a 25-3 season with 7 of their 8 top players returning, including top scoring seniors Jacob Lewis (2017 GIT MVP) and Cy Uthe (2017 All-GIT). The Redbirds have played for either a district, sectional, quarterfinal or state title each of the last 5 seasons, so big game pressure means nothing to the red and black birds. If they somehow don’t get tested during the regular season, they will once district play begins, thanks to the addition of recent Class 2 power Wellington-Napoleon in Class 1, District 13. Trenton, the #2 GIT seed for the fourth straight year, returns 3 starters and a strong nucleus of players who saw significant playing time last season. With the best height of the tournament, the Bulldogs hope to present some matchup problems for smaller lineups. Seniors Dylan Harris and Carson Radcliff were both All-GIT selections a year ago, kicking off what was a 14-12 season. Trenton’s last GIT championship came in 2013. The third-seeded Gallatin Bulldogs seek an identity after losing 2-time leading scorer Jett Simmons, and other starters Gabe Cole, Logan Burns, Colin Beck to graduation. GHS alum Chad Sullenger, last season’s Lady Bulldog coach, takes over the boys’ program and is excited about the coming season. “We’re a team that is going to play together with balance,” he said. “On any given night we could have a different leader in numerous statistical categories,” he adds. “We’re going to try to pressure and run the floor on offense in hopes of making our opponents make mistakes. We have a good mix of height and quickness with several players battling for minutes.” Tristen Gibson, Aidan Adkison, Dylan Burns and Riley Holmes were part-time starters a year ago and will form the nucleus of what is still a young squad, with six juniors and five sophomores in the mix. Thomas King joins Holmes as the only senior. The Maysville Wolverines have earned their highest GIT seed (#4) since 2003. Returning starters from last season’s 12-14 squad are Zane Smith, Hayden Catlett and Aaron Crawford. Last season’s top reserve, Morgan Tait, will also start at guard. Dalton Sweiger slides into a starting post spot. The Wolverines hope to win games with a “defense first” mentality, by pushing the ball up the floor in transition and by being more efficient in the half court setting. The fifth-seeded Polo Panthers return four starters from last season’s 13-14 team, seniors Jaxon Umbaugh, Jared Robison and Jimmy Blystone, along with junior Joe Beaver. Sophomore Dylan Blystone appeared in more than 20 Panther games last season. The Panthers will have to find more offense with the departure of last year’s leading scorer, James Fleener. The sixth-seeded Braymer Bobcats finished 10-16 last season and return only one starter, senior Keaton O’Dell. New coach Bob Vermillion projects 3 other seniors, 3 juniors and a sophomore to see a lot of playing time. The Hardin-Central Bulldogs, the #7 seed in this year’s tourney, hope to build on success at the end of last season, when they won 4 of their last 6 games before finishing with a 6-21 mark. The Bulldogs are young, with only junior Kysor Hughes back in the starting lineup after finishing as the team’s #2 scorer. Sophomore Trevor Gibson moves into a starting role. The Bulldogs have 3 talented freshmen in Mason Freece, Brayden Schick and Weston Gant. Gilman City, coming off a 12-13 campaign, will start the season with some young talent in the lineup, partly due to an injury. Senior Gage Sperry is recovering from a broken fibula suffered while playing 8-man football for the Pattonsburg/Gilman City/ North Harrison Panthers. Senior Kaleb Bjornlie was the Hawks’ leading rebounder and second leading scorer a season ago. The early part of the season will be spent building team chemistry. — by Dennis Cox, North Missourian Sports Editor

Strong T renton g irls’ sq uad seeks m ore Gallatin I nvi tational hardw are For possibly first time in the history of the Gallatin Invitational Tournament, all 6 of last year’s girls’ all-tournament team players return, making this year’s event one not to be missed. Perhaps no girls’ team has ever been as heavy a favorite to win a Gallatin Invitational Tournament as this year’s Trenton Lady Bulldogs, who return 5 All-Grand River Conference players, 3 all-district picks and one all-state performer from last season’s conference championship squad. Trenton has won 3 straight GITs and 5 of the last 6, a testament to the ongoing strength of the THS program. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off a 26-2 season with seniors Ainsley Tolson (2017 GIT MVP) Salem Croy, Mykah Hurley (2017 All-GIT), Sydney Lynch (2017 All-GIT) and Taylor Richman all geared up for a deep run into the post season. Sophomore Maci Moore is a dynamic reserve who will likely see as much playing time as some starters. Junior Lexi Whitaker is another valuable reserve. The second-seeded Gallatin Lady Bulldogs enter the new season on the heels of a huge turnover in personnel. Nine seniors exited last May, leaving a younger squad that will work hard to try to match last season’s 19-8 record. “Due to graduating so many seniors last year, this season is going to be a learning opportunity for many of our young kids,” says first-year head coach and last year’s assistant Courtney Ray. “Although they might not have the most experience at the varsity level, the girls aren’t shying away from the job in front of them” she added. “They are ready to go toe-to-toe with any team, on any night.” The Lady Bulldogs will build around a pair of returning all-conference players, seniors Kelsey Maxwell (2017 All-GIT) and Karley Salmon. Addison Burns, Madalyn Shubert, Caragan Baker, Claire Hemry and Libby Endicott will be asked to step up and fill some key roles for the varsity. Sophomore Carli Beck and Maddison Michael will compete for varsity time. The Hardin-Central Lady Bulldogs, the #3 seed, finished last season 17-10 with a second place district finish behind a strong Southwest Livingston squad. Three starters return, senior Julia Finley, junior Carly Thacker (2017 All-GIT) and junior Izabella Anderson. Winners of last year’s GIT third place, the Lady Bulldogs could match up with Gallatin in the semifinals in what may be one of the tournament’s best games. Four starters return from last season’s Braymer Lady Bobcats, who are the #4 seed in this year’s tournament. Junior Jasmine Taylor (2017 All-GIT) led Braymer in all statistical categories last season. Junior Taylor Francis is a strong ball handler and will be a key outside shooter. Sophomore Kennedy Stone and Dallas Hall both started on last season’s 13-14 team and both averaged 6 rebounds per contest. Sophomore Hallie Russell is projected as a key player for a still-young squad. New coach Joshua Junco is excited to see what the fifth-seeded Winston Lady Redbirds have in store for the 2018-19 season. Winston finished 11-14 last season and returns 4 seniors, one junior and one sophomore in the mix, along with 5 freshman newcomers. Seniors Sophie Pliley, Brooke Heldenbrand, Shelby Mason and Darryen Ragan will provide experience and team leadership. Kathryn Barnes represents the junior class and Teagan Caldwell is the lone sophomore on this year’s squad. The Maysville Lady Wolverines promise a solid sixth-seeded team with upset potential. Seniors Cat Whiteman and Hannah Klippenstein lead a fast and athletic group looking to better last season’s 8-14 record. Whiteman was honorable mention All-GRC a year ago. Klippenstein was the team’s leading scorer in her sophomore year and also garnered all-conference consideration. This will be a senior and junior led team, that against Hardin-Central, promises the best first-round matchup. The seventh-seeded Polo Lady Panthers lost 5 seniors off last season’s 9-16 team, including a pair of starters. Returning are senior guard Taylor Wagner, junior guard Kelly Baldon and senior forward Shelby Copeland. Seven of 14 on the roster are freshmen and that will necessitate a learning curve and growing pains. Four core players return for the Gilman City Lady Hawks: sophomores Lindsey Snuffer, Zoe Williamson, Bailey Williamson and Michelle Sutton, who will provide leadership for the upcoming season. Three freshmen, Jolee Ward, Sidney Gibson and Caitlynn McCrary, are poised to bring energy and enthusiasm to the game. Sophomore Faith Rainey-Anderson is a newcomer to the roster. Coach Kaitlyn Eoff, a former player for the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs, labels freshman Ward as a key player to GCHS success. — by Dennis Cox, North Missourian Sports Editor

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Tigers shock Panthers, 56-0, with barrage of short-field scores When time finally ran out in the first quarter, the question on the minds of everyone attending Saturday’s 8-Man state semifinal game in Grant City was “What will the Pattonsburg Panthers do with the wind finally at their backs?”

As it turned out, it didn’t matter. The Worth County Tigers took full advantage of a stiff, 20-mph north wind in the first quarter, time and again pinning the Panthers deep in their own territory. The Panthers chose to receive

the opening kickoff, giving the Tigers a choice of which end zone to defend. What followed was disaster for the Panthers, bidding for their first trip to the state championship. That north wind, plus adjustments made on both sides of the

Graydee Rains tapped as prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist Graydee Rains, a senior at Gallatin R-5 High School, was recently recognized as one of 10 male State Finalists in the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Competition. One male and one female State Finalist will be selected to compete at the National Level Competition. State Winners receive a $500 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $1,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners receive a $5,000 college scholarship and a trip to New York City to attend the Heisman Trophy Trust’s annual college Heisman award broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 8. Graydee has earned All-Conference and All-District honors in varsity football and has twice earned 4th place in the Missouri State Wrestling Championships. He has been named Academic All-State in both football and wrestling. Graydee also serves as president of Gallatin’s FFA Chapter and has been a key member of Gallatin’s Scholar Bowl competitions. The Wendy’s High School Heisman was created by Wendy’s Restaurant founder Dave Thomas in 1994. Dave Thomas dropped out of high school when

he was 15 years old in order to work full-time and went on to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. While this nontraditional path led to his prosperity, it always worried Dave that others would follow in his footsteps and expect to achieve similar fame and wealth by not finishing high school or attending college. Faced with this dilemma, at 61 years old, Dave enrolled at Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and received his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Inspired by this moment and with a desire to celebrate the outstanding achievements of youth in America, he launched the Wendy’s High School Heisman program. Twenty-five years later, Wendy’s High School Heisman has honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors who share Wendy’s values of giving back to their communities, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field. The Wendy’s High School Heisman is a joint program between Wendy’s and the Heisman

Trophy Trust, host and custodians of the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Graydee is the son of David and Julie Rains of Gallatin. He plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia to study BioChemistry.

ball, allowed Worth County to avenge a 62-42 loss to Pattonsburg back on Oct. 5. The Tigers piled up a 40-0 lead after quarter #1 and never felt threatened in a 56-0 final that ended at the half. Senior Caleb Parman led a punishing Tiger ground game with 178 yards on 17 carries and 6 touchdowns. The Tigers attempted only one pass in the contest. A mishandled kickoff pinned the Panthers on their own 8 yard line to open the contest. After a three and out, a fumbled punt attempt in the end zone put the Tigers up, 2-0, with a safety. That opened the flood gates for 5 touchdowns to follow, including a blocked punt in the end zone by Isaac Alarcon to end the first quarter. State-recordholder Steven Willhite was held to only 43 yards passing after completing just 6 of 24 pass attempts. Willhite finished his junior season with 3,990 passing yards and 70 TD passes, 375 rushing yards and 12 rushing

touchdowns. Constant double team coverage on sophomore Cameron Jones limited him to only 2 catches for 12 yards. Brett Emig also had 2 receptions for the Panthers for 28 yards. Jones finished the season with 1,420 receiving yards and 25 touchdown receptions. The Panthers’ biggest threat came in the second quarter after a diving catch by Patrick Cowley set them up at the Tiger 27. Brett Emig caught a short pass to the 21. On fourth and 5, Willhite found running room to the 19 but was stopped short of the first down marker. The Panthers turned in a defensive highlight in the second period when Jones recorded a sack for a loss to the Panther 6 yard line. A Jones interception and return kept the Tigers out of the end zone. Worth County, 10-2, will face the only remaining undefeated team in Missouri 8-man, Mound City, 12-0, at 2 p.m., Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.

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Three Gallatin FCCLA students are taking on a special project to provide the school’s smallest children with weekend backpacks of food. Gallatin Middle School students, Layton Shubert, PJ Johnson, and Payton Feiden, have initiated the project as part of their FCCLA Focus on Children STAR event. They have formed a partnership with teacher Debbie Cross and her early childhood special

education pre-school class. The students hope to provide the Searcy R-5 Elementary students with backpacks of food taken (continued on page 13 )

Canned food drive Congratulations to the winners of the canned food drive at Pattonsburg R-2 School. The 2nd grade won with 336 cans and 10th grade won with 130 cans. The grand total for all cans collected was 1,234.

GJH basketball boys roll to Princeton title Gallatlin’s Junior High boys captured first place in last week’s Princeton Tournament, beating both Trenton and Princeton in convincing fashion. Isaac Bird, Payton Feiden and Layton Shubert all averaged in double figures in a 46-1 victory over Trenton and 56-25 win over Princeton. The Bulldogs took two from Albany on Friday with the “B” team coming out on top, 25-6, and the “A” taking the victory, 4616. Zayden Hacking led the “B” squad with 8 points. Bird paced the “A” team with 14. The Junior High Lady Bulldogs fell to Trenton, 26-13, in their Princeton Tournament opener and lost to Princeton on Thursday, 37-21. Last Friday at Albany, the “A” team girls won, 22-1, but the “B” squad fell, 12-3.

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the morning special music. Bro. Altamont United Methodist We were happy to have Laura Garrett Trunk’s message was Hoffman and son Titus of Tipp from Leviticus 7:11-15: 3:1-5 City, Ohio, and also Chrystal Rog- “A Thanksgiving Meal: A True ers and little daughter Rea Ann Worshipper Offers Six Compoas visitors. Sunday School lesson nents of Thankfulness to God.” was about Jacob’s dream, angels The Community Thanksgiving ascending and descending upon service was held at Lake Viking a ladder, and no separation be- Church. Tuesday evening at 6:30 will tween heaven and earth, Genesis be Men’s Bible Study and Wom24:10-12. Our best wishes to Matthew en’s Bible Study. There will be and Andreas Youtsey who were no Wednesday evening Servicmarried by Pastor Marilyn on es: No Kid’s Praise; No Pioneer Club/Joy Youth; No Bible Study; Nov. 17. Barbara Youtsey gave the No Celebration Choir. program on her recent trip to Gallatin First Christian the New England states. Ten Pastor Corey’s message was ‘thinking of you’ cards were sent third in the series “I Deserve. . to loved ones. Roll call was “My .” based on Ephesians 2:1-5. We Thanksgiving Blessing for the deserved rejection, but He gave Year.” Money donations were us acceptance. given to Rachel Owings, Back The annual congregational Pack Buddies, and Gallatin Min- meeting was held following the isterial Alliance. 8:20 a.m. service to approve the You are always welcome to at- 2019 budget, church officers, contend any of our services. stitutional amendment and new Susie and Francie enjoyed office manager. Six of our memthe Community Thanksgiving bers participated in the choir at service and inspiring message the community Thanksgiving at Lake Viking Church. service at Lake Viking Church. FCC is hosting a blood drive Gallatin United Methodist Sue Bird played the prelude today (Nov. 21). Our Hanging of as Kendra McMahon lit the al- the Greens service is at 7 p.m. tar candles. Pastor Brad Dush on Nov. 25, preceded by a light delivered the children’s mes- carry-in supper at 6 p.m. (bring sage, “Giving Love.” His ser- your favorite finger foods). This week’s prayer requests mon “Food for Thought: God’s Glorious Gluten” was based on include Carl Carder, Don Mas1 Kings 17: 8-16. Operation Shoe- ters Sr, Greg Lollar, Shelley boxes were assembled by Kid’s Fales, Cathy Burke Boyles, the Quest members and blessed by family of Sharese Tollerton, Lynn Moritz, Sue Gillilan, Travis Pastor Brad. Nov 28 is Kid’s Quest and Page and Kenny Eckelberry. Bible Study at 5:30. Dec 2 is vegFairview Community etable soup dinner dine in/carry Services opened with prayers out lunch with Hanging of the for Greg Lollar, Chris Deshon, Green to follow. Worship service Arvella Eaton, Julie Fry, Pam at the care center is at 2 p.m. Dec. Ward, Michelle Lahey, Stacy house at the parsonage Pettit, Ronnierom Mason, Match16 is open item messa e ith online banner Car Judy uest hosted by Pastor Brad and fam- Clark, Dr. Steve McFee, Rex ily from 4-6 p.m. Prayers are for Vanderslice, Leo Beverly Lang, Eden Lawinger. Kay Cox, Arlene Grimes, Joyce Perkins, Cheryl Bonderer, Jerry Friends in Christ Shonna Morrison welcomed Steele, and Aspen Clark. Prayer er good everyone, and Mike Earnst led was by Vanda t ru Davis. ct 24 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Worship began with doxology us in prayer. The praise songs were “I Love to Tell the Story” and prayer by Raymond Searcy. and “Give Thanks.” The sermon Hymn ”Lets Praise the Lord” Parts Acc ssori s was “Be Rich.” The message was was accompanied by Marsha WeHeals” turn brake rums “Hope by Clay Scroggins Vanisko. Offering and prayer was . ounce rotors ly heels by Betty McFee. Special music of North Point Church in Atlanta, C C atter Ter inal rotector We make y raulic oses was atbyCarMarsha “Count GA, and guest speakers Jay anduy online uest.comVanisko. pick up in store Katherine Wolf. The message your Blessings” was sung by the out ide allatin ua e was based on Ephesians 4:1 and congregation. ohnni Sally Black, o n rs Scripture was John 17:28II Corinthians 1:3-4. OVERNIGHT DELIVERY ON MOST PARTS NOT IN STOCK 30 and the message was “It is Gallatin First Baptist Welcome and announce- Finished” by Pastor Shadrach ments were given by Wood Mar- Landry. Closing hymn was “For shall. Eric Kloepping led prayer the Beauty of the Earth” with Cindy Lang. time. se Judy this Vyrostek e ault apresented i no prayer item by rom Car uest lyer

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this earlier project. They are grateful for donations in any amount. If you have questions or would like to donate, please contact Gallatin FCCLA Adviser Becky Adkison at Gallatin High School, 660-663-2171.

New walkway construction starts at R-5 Walkway construction has started and the project should be completed by Feb. 1, 2019, according to minutes from the Nov. 14 meeting of the Gallatin Board of Education. The new walkway will be built between the Gallatin Middle School and Searcy Elementary School. The walkway will have an aluminum canopy, enclosed with a heavy opaque material. White and red school lettering will be added. November bills were approved. Dr. Copple, Principals Burke, Collins and Thogmartin and Activities Director Gann presented their reports. School board election filing dates are Dec. 11, 2018, through Jan. 15, 2019, for the April 2, 2019,

municipal election. Addison Burns was recognized for receiving 3rd Place at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in Division 5 Plant Science category. Barb Holcomb presented her Vocational and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) report. The board approved renewal of CPSK insurance for liability and property for 2019. Mark Higgins of Conrad & Higgins LLC, presented the draft of the 2017-18 audit report. Mary Hacking discussed her real estate property taxes in regards to the levy and the walkway connecting the elementary to the middle school. The board entered into closed session for discussing personnel.

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The road to a Division II football championship goes through Michigan once again this week as Northwest Missouri State advances to challenge Ferris State University. Kickoff at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, MI, is set for 12 noon. This Saturday’s second round playoff game will unfold just 73 miles north of the site of last Saturday’s opening round game played at Grand Valley State University near Grand Rapids. Thus, the Bearcats will make a 700-mile trek into Michigan seeking a second consecutive upset of a higher ranked opponent. The underdog is not a particularly familiar role for Northwest. This year’s Bearcats are MIAA cochampions (Fort Hayes State, KS, lost its playoff opener against Indianapolis, 38-27) and qualified for the playoffs for the 15th consecutive season. Northwest owns an NCAA Division II playoff record 47 victories (a 47-16 playoff record spanning 23 years).

Later, Bearcat quarterback Braden Wright fumbled in the end zone for Grand Valley’s first touchdown. But the redshirt freshman bounced back to throw for two touchdowns, helping Northwest’s rushing game to dominate. An 84-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Strayhorn gave Northwest a 28-17 halftime lead. Northwest is 18-0 when leading at halftime under Coach Wright. The complete effort to eliminate Grand Valley has Bearcat fans comparing this year’s squad to previous teams that notched back-to-back undefeated seasons.

NCAA D-II Super Region 3 Semifinals Ferris State enters the Division II football playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. The Bulldogs have been the last team standing out of the 12-school Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for the past three years. The Bulldogs may not be entirely unknown to area football fans. Ferris State defeated William Jewell 47-6 at Liberty on Nov. 10, capping their undefeated season. Perhaps their biggest win of the season, however, was during the Anchor-Bone Classic when the Bulldogs defeated arch rival Grand Valley State, 35-31. In the opening game of the playoffs, Ferris State built a 21-0 halfImpressive 42-17 win time lead in a rematch against last has Bearcats looking for more year’s Super Region Three champion Harding (AR). The Bison scored Saturday’s 42-17 victory over Grand Valley State three times in the fourth quarter and mounted what makes a statement. The Bearcats (.746) and Lak- could have been a game winning final drive before ers (.714) rank No. 1 and No. 2 in highest winning Ferris State regained possession of the football and percentage in the Division II playoffs. These two ran out the clock for the 21-19 victory. The Bulldogs are ranked #2 in the Super Region football programs, if combined, have produced 16 national championship appearances, 10 national Three, ahead of #6 seeded Northwest Missouri State. Ferris State averages 38.7 points a game titles, and 82 playoff victories. Northwest entered the game ranked #14 na- with a balanced offense (266.7 yards rushing, 220 tionally as the underdog to host Grand Valley State yards passing per game). Quarterback Jayru Campbell leads an offense ranked #7. But rankings mean little when these D-II rivals meet. The Bearcats have played the that finds ways to win. The dual-threat quarterback has produced at least three touchdowns in each Lakers five times in the playoffs since 2005. of the team’s first 10 games of the season. He’s ● 2 0 0 5 - - G rand V al l ey (ch ampionsh ip), 2 1- 17 notched four 3-touchdown passing days and six ● 2 0 0 6 - - G rand V al l ey (ch ampionsh ip), 17 - 14 multi-touchdown days on the ground. ● 2007 -- NWMo (semi-ﬁnals), 34-16 No doubt Northwest’s pre-playoff ranking drooped due to the two blemishes on its regular ● 2009 -- NWMo (championship), 30-23 season record. The Bearcats played flat, losing to ● 2013 -- NWMo (semi-ﬁnals), 27-13 Central Oklahoma 31-21 in late September. Then ● 2 0 18 - - N W M o (1st round), 4 2 - 17 It is hard to believe, but Saturday’s win was the on Senior Day, the final home game for 16 senior first road playoff win since a 38-31 overtime win at Bearcats, Northwest lost 17-16 to Fort Hays State Midwestern State (Texas) on Nov. 26, 2011. Coach when the Tigers blocked a PAT to share the conferRich Wright’s pre-game prognosis was dramati- ence championship with the Bearcats. Northwest is the only MIAA school still alive cally accurate as the Bearcats checked off two imin the playoffs. Fort Hays State has defeated the portant keys to a dominating victory: Bearcats in the regular season two years in a row • “...We must eliminate their running game.” Northwest held the Lakers to 111 net rushing but the Tigers have also lost their first playoff test yards, the longest run being 17 yards. Meanwhile, both this year and last. both Bearcat runningbacks individually ran for more yards than the Lakers’ team total. • “...Get pressure on the quarterback to get him off his first read.” Starter Bart Williams kept trying to play after injury but tallied only 11-25-1 and endured four sacks. Northwest scored three plays into the game on a 51-yard crossing route as senior wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. broke tackles to win a footrace to the end zone.

Region 1: Hillsdale, MI (10-2) at Notre Dame, OH (11-0), noon Region 1: Slippery Rock, PA (10-2) at New Haven, CT (9-1), tba Region 2: Bowie State, MD (10-1) at Valdosta State (GA), noon Region 2: Wingate, NC (9-3) at Lenoir-Rhyne, NC (11-1), tba Region 3: Northwest Missouri (10-2) at Ferris State, MI (12-0), noon Region 3: Indianapolis, IN (10-1) at Ouachita Baptist, AR (11-0), noon Region 4: Colorado St.-Pueblo (11-1) at MN-Mankato (11-0), 1 p.m. Region 4: Texas A&M-Commerce (10-2) at Tarleton, TX (11-0), 1 p.m. REGION THREE -- Saturday’s winner between #6 seed Northwest and #2 seed Ferris State advances to play the winner of #1 seed Ouachita Baptist and #4 seed Indianapolis for the Region Three championship.

About the D-II Football Tournament... Last season, two teams that had never been in the championship game squared off for the title. Texas A&M-Commerce began its quest as the #5 seed in Super Region Four and West Florida was the #4 seed in Super Region Two. The beauty of Division II playoff football is that there is no favorite. Last year two of the #1 seeds were eliminated after their first game, and three of the #2 seeds saw their seasons end in the first round. The final playoff rounds for 2018 are: Saturday, Nov. 1 -- Division II Regional Championship @ campus site Saturday, Nov. 8 -- Division II National Semifinals @ campus site Saturday, Nov. 15 -- Division II National Championship @ McKinney, TX

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On a perfect November afternoon for football at Neyland Stadium, by the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Missouri fans saw just about a perfect result for their team, routing Tennessee 50-17. Most people expected a close game. Early on the Volunteer fans at Neyland Stadium were into the game, loud on third downs, and even louder after the Vols took a 7-6 lead early in the third quarter. But Missouri (7-4, 3-4 in SEC) quickly answered with a touchdown on just five plays, and they would never relinquish the lead. The Tigers buried Tennessee (5-6, 2-5 in SEC) from there with a relentless barrage on both sides of the ball. The big old stadium slowly emptied out except for the black-and-gold fans, and the renditions of “Rocky Top” grew less zealous. The Tiger defense utterly dominated the line of scrimmage early, knocking Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Gaurantano out of the game. Mizzou more or less had the upper hand for most of the game, holding the Vols to 255 yards. Tennessee completed just 7 of 21 passes and converted just 2 of 10 third downs. DeMarkus Acy picked off two passes for the Tigers, including one that he returned deep into Tennessee territory just before halftime, setting up a Missouri touchdown. Joshuah Bledsoe had a fumble return touchdown in the third quarter that made it 40-17. The offense dominated as well, with senior quarterback Drew Lock continuing his annual shredding of Tennessee with an efficient passing day. Larry Rountree ran for 135 yards. Ten different Tigers caught a pass. Missouri rolled up 484 yards of offense. Missouri offensive coordinator Derek Dooley, who served as Tennessee’s head coach until being fired in 2012, called a great game, producing a balanced attack and engaging the Tigers’ weapons. Afterward, Missouri players joked about being “Tennessee state champs,” having gone 4-0 vs. teams from that state (Tennessee-Martin, Memphis, Vanderbilt, Tennessee). Next up comes the regular season finale, with Missouri hosting Arkansas on Black Friday (1:30 p.m. on CBS). Missouri is trying to build this into a full-on rivalry, helpfully named the Battle Line Rivalry. So, hopefully, Tiger fans can focus on the last six letters of their opponent’s name and summon some animosity. But on the field, this should be one Missouri handles fairly comfortably. The Tigers began the week as a three-touchdown favorite. Arkansas (2-9, 0-7 in SEC) has an intriguing first-year coach in Chad Morris. But this first year has been rough, including the time the Razorbacks gave up a punt return touchdown when a North Texas player tricked them into thinking he’d called a fair catch, stood still for a beat, then took off running into the end zone. Although Missouri should have the edge here, the last two meetings in Columbia have been very competitive. This is Arkansas’ last shot at an SEC win this year, so expect a decent effort. But in the end, Missouri should get the win and boost its bowl resume.

Bearcat football roster underscores Northwest Missouri

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The Bearcat roster has a distinctly Northwest Missouri flavor with 15 players on the active roster hailing from area high schools. Six players are Maryville High School graduates, but two on the following list of active players are of particular local interest. Freshman LaTroy Harper (6-1, 185-lb. WR) hails from Penney High School at Hamilton. During Saturday’s 42-17 playoff victory over Grand Valley, Harper nabbed a 32-yard pass. During the regular season #88 Harper recorded 12 catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns. He also passed for a 67-yard touchdown against Nebraska-Kearney # 8 A ust en E ske w (6 - 4 , 2 4 8 - l b . S r. ), D E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L aw so n and returned kickoffs and punts for the #19 Cody Massey (6-3,199-lb. Jr.), WR . . . St. Joe Lafayette #22 Jacob Gassman (5-11, 198-lb. Jr.), FS . . . . . . . . . . . K earney Bearcats. Harper is remembered locally as a #34 Brody McMahon (5-10, 203-lb. Jr.), RB . . . . . . . . . M aryvi l l e #40 Adrean Eskew (6-1, 220-lb. R-Fr.), LB. . . . . . . . . . . . . L aw so n first team all-state and Class 1A Offen#52 Jacob Marshall (5-11, 200-lb. R-Fr.), LB. . . . . . . . . K earney sive Player of the Year at Hamilton for #58 Chase Thomas (6-3, 289-lb. Sr.), OL. . . . . . . . . . . . S mith vi l l e Coach Caleb Obert. He helped lead the # 5 9 D ust in P iper (6 - 2 , 2 4 0 - l b . S o. ), D T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M aryvi l l e Hornets to a 2016 state title. He was also #60 Walker Graves (6-3, 309-lb. Fr.), DL. . . . . . . . . . . . C h il l icoth e an all-state pick in basketball and holds # 6 2 S h el b y M cM il l en (6 - 2 , 2 4 0 - l b . S o. ), D E . . . . . . . . S tanb erry #69 Jake White (6-1, 265-lb. R-Fr.), OL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M aryvi l l e the school record in the high jump. Another Northwest Missouri Bearcat #75 Tanner Owen (6-5, 278-lb. So.), OL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K earney of note is senior #8 Austen Eskew of #88 LaTroy Harper (6-1, 185-lb. Fr.), WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . H amil ton Lawson (6-4, 248-lb. DE). A first team #92 Tucker Tripp (6-3, 230-lb. R-Fr.), DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . M aryvi l l e #95 Elijah Green (5-11, 240-b. R-Fr.), DT . . . . . . . . . . . . M aryvi l l e All-MIAA selection, Eskew emerged N O N -R O S T E R P L A Y E R S : from a stellar high school career where Drake Kinsella (6-3, 230-lb. Fr.), DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G rant C ity he excelled at linebacker and running- Gunner Carpenter (6-2, 165-lb. Fr.), WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K earney back. He was a 3-time state medalist in Ryan Dewhirst, (6-2, 230-lb. Fr.), TE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rock Port wrestling and the 195-lb. state wrestling Thomas Henrichs (6-4, 196-lb. Fr.), P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L ib erty champion. Eskew was also named the Tyler Miller (6-3, 238-lb. Fr.), DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S tal ey (K C ) Class 3A all-state catcher in baseball Robert Rawie (6-0, 175-lb. Fr.), RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L ib erty playing for Lawson. Here’s a snapshot Pat Walton (6-1, 195-lb. Fr.), WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raytown of Bearcat football players from North- Tre Wheaton (6-1, 175-lb. Fr.), WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Springs Javon Williams (6-0, 175-lb. Fr. ), DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G randvi ew west Missouri high schools:

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‘The Dog Lady’ after her spirit was broken. Neither would a person. She went to a sanctuary in a southern state.” Sometimes animals are surrendered to her because people face circumstances beyond their control. The loss of a job, couples separating, running out of money, or winter coming and not able to care for them. “Sometimes the animals are abandoned on our doorstep,” Debb says. “Dumping is a big problem in the region.” One of the most sadly amazing cases she was asked to help with involved seven English mastiffs. The dogs were purebred, papered and worth about $2,000 each. Yet the owners had moved away and left the dogs behind in the house. “They were starving, eating the sheetrock,” Debb says. “The pregnant female delivered a litter of 14 only three days after coming to the rescue. She was so stressed that the litter did not make it. That just breaks our hearts.” Many of the animals that come to the shelter are sick, injured, senior or handicapped. There was an eight pound pom/ chi mix recently received. The little 14-year-old guy was left near the end of his life in a parking lot. Letting an animal go with respect, love and dignity in their owner’s arms is the proper way — but it is too hard and painful for some. “People don’t know how to put their animals to sleep; they can’t deal with the sadness, and so they will just leave them somewhere alone ... scared,” says Debb. The shelter houses everything from tiny Chihuahuas and tea cup puppies to full-sized livestock. “I woke up once with a cow on my front yard. I’ve had horses, a box of chickens, a snake, and rodent species just brought here and left.” She recently delivered a dog to a new home and as she was driving through Wilbur, NE, she saw a small house turtle waddling across the asphalt. One of his feet was injured. “He was one of those little turtles kids buy for a tank that somebody had let go,” she says. “Now Wilbur is living in a Koi pond. I’ll rescue anything.” Her specialty is re-homing the animals. Debb started All About Animals, a pet boutique in Hamilton, to support the rescue. But it took too much time away from the farm; she closed the store. She is going to launch the items online and does expos and booths at shows. When not doing the show booths, she does local adoption events. She had a booth at the recent Chautauqua at Gallatin and Heritage Days at Jamesport. She has a monthly adoption event at the Farm Center Farm and Home in St. Joseph. When animals are taken in at the shelter they go through an assessment period. There’s a 10-day quarantine in which they are separated from the others in case they have illness or worms, etc. During the process, the animals are handled to assess their socialization skills, like being touched. “Children will always stick their fingers in a dog’s nose because it fits; they’ll pull the tail. This assessment helps determine the animal’s temperament.” She allows herself some flexibility in determining who quali-

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fies for adoption. She wants the animals to be placed where they are safe and cared for, but also an all around good fit. “People want to adopt border collies because they think they’re frisbee dogs. While a lot of them can play frisbee, the breed is great as a working animal on farms. Sometimes we have to say no to people, and that’s unfortunate for them. But we’re here to find the animals a home that’s right for them, not get rid of them.” She has found homes for dogs that many would think were hopeless. The adoption fit that surprised her the most was a St. Bernard mix named Annie that weighed around 145 pounds. She had the dog for eight years and didn’t think she’d ever find her a home. “She was huge and always pacing and hyper and wouldn’t settle down,” she says. Then one day a lady in a wheelchair came to the shelter looking for a dog. She saw Annie and wanted to know more about her. Debb was concerned and explained that the big dog was a little wild. Still, the lady insisted on taking a closer look at her. “I walked Annie out and she sat right down by the lady’s wheelchair. She just sat there, calm as could be. The lady took her for a walk and she went right along, not pulling her, not tugging at her, no problems at all.” The lady had Annie for the rest of her life, five years, and would send Debb a Christmas card every year with pictures of

her happy and thriving companion. And then there was Sweet Ruby. Ruby was an ex-breeder dog. She was a King Charles spaniel, liver and white. She had half of her front foot missing, an eye missing, bad teeth, an ear gone, and a back leg gone. She had a sweet temperament and Debb posted her on her rescue social media site. A woman called from the north side of Vermont. “They were a well-to-do older couple. The lady said, ‘I have to have Ruby.’ I asked her if she understood the dog had limbs missing. They said they understood and had to have her and I sent her to Vermont. “Now the dog has her own closet, a wardrobe of 70 plus outfits and an elevator to help her upstairs. They do everything for her. She’s living better than most people. Who would have ever thought that couple would adopt a dog with issues.” She has been bitten/injured

only five times, usually by the smaller ones. She takes it in stride. “I was grooming an 8-year-old Pekingese named Leo. Everything was fine and systematic as always. He was fine with the clippers. I was trying to clean the matting between the pads of his feet, and the next thing he bit down on my chin. I pinched his leg to break his attention. I told him, you let go and I’ll let go. I wasn’t mad though. He was just having a bad day.” The shelter is a public entity so people can come and go whether she is there or not, though this is somewhat unnerving to her. Too many people don’t know how to behave around the animals. Too many children don’t understand that dogs may think their hands are little sausages. Of course, she promotes spaying and neutering. She advises pet owners to learn about the breeds before buying one. Her advice to pet owners is to teach children how to treat animals, how to approach them,

how to care for them, how to accept them as they get on in age. “Children and people need to understand that pets are a lifelong commitment and to appreciate them all their lives. They deserve that dignity.” She has taken abused animals with grim prospects and taught them to learn to love and trust humans again. She has taken animals that were down to skin and bone and brought back their beauty and strength. There are stories of heroism and redemption, but more often than not, there is no glory in the end. It took her a long time to get past the horror of some of her experiences, the cruelty of people, the suffering of the animals. She gets through it by recalling her success stories. “I can’t dwell on the bad things. I have to take it as a lesson, learn from it, move on to the future. I can’t afford to neglect the rest that are healthy and still have a chance. I help the survivors in memory of the ones that didn’t make it.”

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