Letter to the Editor – Kelly Pontious, Gallatin
Dear Editor:
As the mother of one of the boys on the tree that Georgia Maxwell and Janie McKinsey put up in honor of our service men and women, I want to say "Thank You."
Straight Talk with Sam: Looking Back
by Congressman Sam Graves
Post Scripts: More dam rights
by Joe Snyder
What we need is more Light
Dr. Don Kuehle, United Methodist, Retired, Jackson, Mo.
MOFB’s “Cut to the Chase” : The Evolution of National Animal Identification System
by Garrett Hawkins
Family Daze: Letter to Santa
by Debbie Farmer
The Coonridge Digest: Money in our pocket
by Freida Marie Crump
Elderly woman fatally injured in accident
An elderly Trenton couple, formerly of Jameson, were involved in a two-vehicle accident at about 3:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, in Boone County, which left Louise Gray, 82, fatally injured, and her husband, Marvin Gray, 80, a passenger in the car, seriously injured.
A Look Back at 2006
January
Nearly all utility companies are increasing their charges for electricity; with some increases in the 20 to 30% range such as what recently occurred at Gallatin.
Gallatin, Pattonsburg earn recognition for “Distinction in Performance”
Gallatin R-5 and Pattonsburg R-2 in Daviess County were among more than 200 Missouri school districts to have earned the state’s "Distinction in Performance" award for their academic achievement and progress during the last school year (2005-06), state education officials announced recently.
Gallatin aldermen adopt budget
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen adopted an annual budget for the fiscal year beginning on Jan. 1, 2007, during their regular meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 20, at city hall. The budget appropriates funds and sets salaries of city employees.
OATS Bus Schedule
For a ride on the OATS Bus, contact:
Gallatin – Irene Frost at 663-2567; Chillicothe & Bethany – Velma Maddox at 663-3216; Trenton & Cameron – Wanda Lamma at 663-2829; Pattonsburg – Lorene McDonald at 663-2743
REMEMBER…
Transportation is available to any age and any income.
Gallatin Senior Center
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R-6 board updated on lightning damage
Superintendent Lisa Bielby updated the Winston R-6 Board of Education on the lightning damage to the school during their regular meeting held Dec. 21.
R-2 board reviews candidates for superintendent
The Pattonsburg R-2 Board of Education entered into an executive session to review applications for the superintendent’s position during their regular meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 20. A special board meeting was set for Jan. 9 in order to interview candidates.
Pattonsburg Multi-Purpose Center
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Pattonsburg News
by Lavena Lowrey
“Kiss the Pig” contest raises funds for Cancer Society
The Gallatin FCCLA chapter sponsored a Kiss A Pig contest to help raise money for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Four GHS Staff members, Pam Critten, Jeremy Hobbs, Heather McNeely, and Chris Elbert, were in the running to kiss the pig. The winner, the staff member with the most money in thier jar, was announced at a special school assembly on Dec. 21. A total of $156.00 was was collected. The lucky "winner," Pam Critten in shown kissing the pig. The pig was provided by the Deutchman family.
Gallatin FCCLA adopts two families for Christmas
The Gallatin FCCLA chapter adopted two families as part of their Christmas community service. The families were ones that might not have otherwise been able to purchase Christmas presents. Chapter members chose and shopped for gifts from the families wish lists. Shown here are members with the gifts before delivering them to the Green Hills Community Action Agency
Obituaries – William Williamson, Sr.
Memorial services for William Williamson, Sr., were held Friday, Dec. 22, at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron. Inurnment will be at a later date at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Cameron.