Gallatin United Methodist
The children’s choir, under the direction of Emily Michener, provided special music. Pastor Richard’s sermon was entitled, "New Thing."
Jameson First Baptist
Rev. Paul Persell’s morning message was "How Much Do You Love Me?" from John 21:15-17.
Pattonsburg First Baptist
The "40 Days of Purpose" study continues at 10 a.m. during the Sunday School hour. We were happy to have the Pattonsburg FFA Chapter as guest at the morning worship service. Puppeteer Alyssa Lambert brought the special, "Amarillo Sky."
Fairview Community
Bro. Davis’ message today was "Just Act Like It" from Romans 12.
Pattonsburg Charge United Methodist
Pastor Ron’s sermon was based on Isaiah 43:18-25, II Corinthians 1:18-22 and Mark 2:1-12.
Altamont United Methodist
We were happy to have 23 for Sunday School. All ages worshiped in the foyer during ICE Sunday (Interactive Christian Enjoyment). Laurie Roll presented the Sunday School lesson "Promises to Live By."
Gallatin First Baptist
There were 174 people attending Sunday morning worship service. Bro. Spencer continued his February series of messages on spiritual giving from II Corinthians 8:3, 9:6.
Golden Cords at Seventh-day Adventist on March 3
On Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Golden Cords from Union College in Lincoln, Neb., will present a free program, "The Hands of Jesus," at the Gallatin Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1207 S. Clay St., in Gallatin.
Gallatin Senior Center
Calendar of Events and Menu
Mary Immaculate’s 1st annual fish fry March 10
Mary Immaculate will hold its first annual fish fry and raffle between 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at the Daviess County Country Club in Gallatin.
Arnold recognized for volunteerism, service
Jonathan Arnold, 17, Gallatin, a junior at Galaltin R-5 High School, was recently recognized as one of the Distinguished Finalists for 2006 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 11th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Helen M. Wilson
Helen Marie Wilson, 84, formerly of Jameson, died Friday, Feb. 17, at the Quail Run Health Care Center in Cameron. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Friends called after 11 a.m. on Monday. Burial was at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund.
Bonnie Baker
Graveside service for Bonnie Baker was held Saturday at the Masonic Cemetery in Jamesport. Arrangements were by McWilliams Funeral Home, Jamesport. Memorials may be made to local Alzheimer, cancer or diabetes foundations.
Bonnie (Page) Baker, 78, Liberty, formerly Trenton, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at a Kansas City hospital.
Frances Hays
Graveside service and burial for Frances Hays was held Friday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan. Arrangements were by McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin. Memorials may be made to the Frances Hays Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Frances M. Hays, 80, Pattonsburg, died Feb. 14, 2006, at her home.
Richard Bieschke
A memorial service for Richard Bieschke will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gallatin. Inurnment will be in the Grand River Cemetery, Jameson. Arrangements are by McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin.
Richard J. Bieschke, 55, Jameson, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at his residence.
Gilbert Ward
Graveside services and burial for Gilbert Ward will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Coffey Cemetery, under the direction of the Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. There is no scheduled family visitation.
Gilbert C. Ward, 87, Coffey, died Feb. 19, 2006, at his home.
Sid Shippy
Funeral services for Sid Shippy will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Butler High School gymnasium under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sid Shippy Criminal Justice Scholarship Fund or American Heart Association.
North Daviess offers contracts to administrators; discusses bus driver pay; teachers’ salary schedule
The North Daviess R-3 Board of Education offered contracts to the high school and elementary principals after returning from an executive session of their regular meeting held Monday, Feb. 13. A 550 hour contract was offered to Julie Kirby to serve as elementary principal for $23,841.50 for the 2006-2007 school year. A contract was offered to Kristi Critten to serve as high school principal for the same amount as her 2005-2006 contract for the 2006-2007 school year. The motion carried with a vote of 5-1.
Gallatin FFA Chapter
It has been another very busy year for the Gallatin FFA Chapter. The chapter stayed busy throughout the summer with rodeos, livestock shows, races, camps, and community service events. Once again the chapter helped with Kids Kamp by providing the camp with a petting zoo for the campers’ enjoyment.
Narcotics located in I-35 traffic stop
A traffic stop on I-35 in Daviess County on Feb. 11 resulted in the arrest of a Brownsville, Texas, man for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, class A felony. Guerrero Homero, 24, allegedly possessed one kilogram of cocaine.