Recorder’s Office again salutes troops
The Recorder’s Office is again sponsoring a tree for "Christmas in the Park 2006." The office needs your help in submitting names of friends and family serving in any branch of the military.
Morrises celebrate 70th anniversary
Woodrow and Maxine Morris of Pattonsburg will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, at the Pattonsburg Senior Citizens Center from 2 to 4 p.m.
Pattonsburg Clubs – Tree Climbers
Tree Climbers
Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center
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Seth Allen bags 14 point buck
Seth Allen, the son of Michelle Allen of Gallatin and Larry Allen of Cameron bagged a 14 point buck this deer season. Seth, 12, usually gets a deer every season, but this was the biggest buck he’s bagged so far.
Soil testing moves into full gear
The amount of soil samples coming into the Extension offices indicate that crops are harvested and growers are planning their crop nutrient needs for next year.
R-5 enrichment family night held
Mrs. Brammer’s enrichment class held a Renaissance-themed family night on Nov. 7.
Free Gas, Gas Thieves, and Gas Wars
The following is one of a series of continuing article on the Great Depression by local historian of that era, Wilbur Bush.
Pattonsburg News
by Lavena Lowrey
Students learn about security, savings from BTC Bank
Third grade students for Searcy Elementary recently visited their "Partner in Education," BTC Bank in Gallatin. Students listened as Tracy Michael showed them the contents of her security box inside the vault. The students also learned about saving their money and how the coin sorting machine works.
Third graders find agriculture to their taste
Third grade students in Mrs. Croy’s class at Covel D. Searcy Elementary learned about dairy products and agriculture from Erin Croy and Tyne Morgan.
FBLA members attend National Fall Leadership Conference
Two members of the Gallatin Future Business Leaders of America attended the organization’s National Fall Leadership Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., from Nov. 9-11. Jonathan and Phillip Arnold were chaperoned by Adviser Barb Holcomb.
Financial Aid workshop scheduled
Gallatin High School’s financial aid workshop for high school seniors and juniors and their parents has been scheduled at the Gallatin High School library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Lake Viking Quilters Guild donates 55 quilts to Green Hills for Christmas
The Lake Viking Quilters Guild has donated quilts to the Green Hills Community Action Agency for the third year in a row. The 55 quilts are all of new material and are all different sizes, colors, shapes and fabrics.
Dorothy Gaither
Services for Dorothy Gaither will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, Kan. Interment will be at the Alpine Cemetery overlooking Turkey Point at Melvern Lake, Kan. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Velma Carter
Funeral services for Velma Carter were held Monday, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg. Burial was in Cope Cemetery, Weatherby. Arrangements were by Roberson Funeral Home in Pattonsburg.
Virginia Watson
Graveside services for Virginia Watson were held Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to McCrary Cemetery, in care of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, 222 W. Third, Cameron, 64429.
Marion Murray
Funeral services for Marion Murray were held Friday at McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin. Interment was at Lyle Cemetery, Gallatin. Memorials may be made to the National Arbor Day Foundation or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Marion D. Murray, 92, Cameron, formerly Gallatin, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at the Liberty Hospital.
Audree Alcorn
Funeral services for Audree Alcom were held Monday, Nov. 27, at Roberson-Polley Chapel, Stanberry. Burial was at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine View Manor Auxiliary.
Audree Helen Alcorn, 97, Stanberry, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Pine View Manor in Stanberry.
Paul Willard
Funeral services for Paul Willard were held Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial was in Pilot Grove No. 1 Cemetery, Gilman City, with military rites. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, New Harmony Baptist Church, or Jameson Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.