Alzheimer’s workshop set

The Northwestern Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a workshop on Nov. 11 for those who care for Alzheimer victims.

Jenelda Horner

Jenelda Horner, 57, Trenton, died Oct. 13 at her home. She was born in Pattonsburg and graduated from Winston High School.

A.M. (Bud) Carter

Amos Maenen (Bud) Carter, 69, formerly of Pattonsburg, died Oct. 7 in Phoenix, Az. A memorial gathering will be held in Pattonsburg on Oct. 28.

R-5 wins literacy grant

A $46,000 grant for computers and computer training for elementary teachers and students has been won by the Gallatin R-5 District. The grant award was announced to the district’s board of education at its regular meeting Oct. 14.

Gallatin city board meets

The Gallatin City Board of Aldermen awarded Lawson Construction the work on the business park water and sewer project. Lawson’s bid was $84,300. The board also heard comments from the public about the city’s police department.

Rep. David Klindt

State Representative David Klindt (R-Bethany) discusses home heating bills in his weekly column.

Missouriana

Jack Stapleton, Jr’s quips and quirks about the Show Me State.

Our mushrooming population

Columnist Joe Snyder gives readers something to really have concern about as we face the new millennium: an out-of-control world population growth.

Planting trees…and peace

North Missourian publisher Darryl Wilkinson sees similarity in two tree plantings on the courthouse lawn that are 30 years apart.

May buy weather computer

The Daviess County 911 Board is considering the purchase of a DTN weather computer. The computer would provide more concise weather information.