Post Scripts: Freedom and justice
by Joe Snyder
New business building, new location
Skinner Automotive officially opened at its new location at 301 North Main on Monday, Oct. 16.
To honor our Veterans…
Gallatin R-5’s seventh grade class will be honoring local Daviess County Veterans for their service and sacrifice at a ceremony scheduled 10-11 a.m. on Nov. 11 on the northeast corner of the courthouse square.
R-5 gets clean audit report; meets all 14 standards on APR
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education heard an audit report from Kevin Hudson, CPA, Trenton, during their regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 16. For a sound and solvent audit report, Mr. Hudson reported no findings.
Marijuana brick found during stop
Captain Johnnie B. Hoggatt, Commanding Officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, reports that members of Troop H made a significant drug arrest on Interstate 35.
City’s fuel adjustment rate continues
Discussion was held on the electric system and rates during the regular meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Monday, Oct. 23.
Boost and buckle to arrive alive
Gallatin Parent’s as Teachers sponsored a successful seat belt and booster seat safety night on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Six defendants indicted in area meth conspiracy
Six defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to distribute methampheta- mine, according to Bradley J. Schlozman, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
Jason Cornett earns diploma from Vatterott
Jason Cornett of Pattonsburg has earned a diploma in Computer Aided Drafting at Vatterott College in Kansas City.
About…That Old House…Fitter’s
Tom Wilson of St. Louis wrote to say his grandparents purchased the home that was pictured in last week’s paper being moved to make room for the new Casey’s store.
Orley Shrock
Funeral services for Orley Shrock were held at 12 noon today (Wednesday), Oct. 25, at the Abe Kurtz residence, Jamesport. Burial was at Meadowview Cemetery, near Jamesport.
R-2 announces its honor roll students
Pattonsburg Elementary recently announced its first quarter honor roll. “Gold” Honor Roll: 4th grade – Geoffrey Hartley.
$892,767 in federal homeland security grants now available to Region H counties
The Region H Homeland Security Oversight Committee announces $892,767 in federal homeland security grant funds, available to local jurisdictions in the counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, and Worth counties. Funding categories for the 2006 grant cycle include Agriculture Risk Management, Volunteer and Donations, Mass Care, and Interoperable Communications.
Christmas on the Farm at Watkins
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site invites you to come celebrate an 1870s Victorian Christmas at the Watkins Home from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Veterans, get help receiving benefits — you’ve earned them; Workshop at Trenton
Our Congress has passed laws providing for several veteran benefits and programs, which include, but are not limited to: health care, both medical and mental, including conditions aggravated by or suffered while in service; women’s needs; education and training, homeless veterans, home and small business loans, disability and retirement pensions, life insurance, family assistance, burial and survivors benefits.
Gallatin Senior Center
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R-6 expects bells, intercom system soon; Redbird 3.1 mile walk/run set for Nov. 6
Superintendent Lisa Bielby discussed the installation of the new bells and intercom system during the regular meeting of the Winston R-6 Board of Education held Friday, Oct. 20.
R-5 FFA gears up for convention — Chapter award, American degrees
Gallatin FFA members will be a part of history next week as they join approximately 50,000 other FFA members for the National FFA Convention being held for the first time in Indianapolis, Ind.
Gallatin FFA members compete at Maryville
Fifty-four Gallatin FFA members competed in the Northwest Fall Contest at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville on Oct. 12.
R-3 will secure an on-call cook, buses to stay at the school
Superintendent Julie Kirby reported Food Service lost $12,494 last year during the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-III School District held Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Jameson.