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JULY
The Fitterer Building sits empty now, but once this store was a busy bakery producing some 5,000 loaves of bread each week.
Competitive croquet is coming to our area – that’s the goal of Billy Bob Breeden. Winston Historical Society will present Jesse James Days – Winston Post Office will offer pictorial cancellation. Public unanimously votes for 40′ shoulder option on Hwy. 6. Gallatin Police Department received a report of an attempted abduction.
Cheryl Alexander officially began duties as administrator for Daviess County Health Department. Local Artist Julie Hefley to Perform at Gallatin First Christian Church. FEC youth benefit fund set. Pattonsburg Aldermen express displeasure to Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail concerning release of prisoners. Walkers and joggers go around the clock in battle against cancer during American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Crop pest meetings scheduled across 15 counties in Northwest Missouri to discuss corn and soybean pests. BTC Bank will open a fifth facility to be located in Chillicothe. American Cancer Society to Build National Cancer Monument in Washington, D.C.
AUGUST
Gallatin Aldermen motioned to charge a fuel adjustment of one and a half cent per kilowatt of electricity on Aug. 1 utility bill. GHS FCCLA Parliamentary Procedure Senior and Junior teams received gold at the STAR Events. Bob and Sue Bird lost a barn full of hay to fire. "The Fugitives," a documentary about the Jennifer Barden abduction in 1982, set to air on Court T.V. Jameson Fire Protection District receives $3,000 from MDC. Daviess County Swim Program is underway.
Primary Election attracted 33.4% of the 5,450 registered voters. Old Scotland Church of Christ celebrates 150 years. Wilson Family Storage opened on Hwy. 6 in Altamont.
Chief Richards said he didn’t know whether crime is up in Gallatin, or there are just more people reporting crime. Casey’s General Stores expected to open 40 by 68 square foot convenience store and gas station at the corner of Main and Berry. 115th Jameson Picnic set .
The 150th birthday of the Village of Coffey was celebrated. Kidder United Methodist recognized as ‘Stellar Congregation.’ The second annual 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Daviess County Fine Arts Council.
Don Caillouet with Layne Western submitted test results from city water wells. Hundley Whaley research center announces annual field crop tour. Stan and Denise Ray family represented Daviess County as Farm Bureau Farm Family at state fair.
SEPTEMBER
Centennial of Daviess County courthouse observed during the 21st Chautauqua. Kristen Heldenbrand receives second place in national essay contest. New policies affect how Loan Deficiency Payment program rate is determined. Rikki and Jeremy Dungy top 100-foot-long sub. Daviess County has first probable case of a human contacting West Nile.
A shootout east of Coffey left two Hispanic males dead, uncovered large marijuana operations, provoked massive manhunt. Town hall meeting at Trenton to explain national animal identification system. Larry and Patty Dickinson to lead Chautauqua parade. Gallatin still searching for candidates interested in east ward aldermen position. Tim Baker begins as new horticulturist for county extension.
Final Direct & Counter-cyclical Program payments scheduled. For first time in years a carnival is part of Daviess County Chautauqua. Three seriously injured, life-flight needed after accident halts traffic on Hwy. 6. Smithfield Foods and Premium Standard Farms announced merger agreement.
Enrollment numbers are down at Gallatin R-5, Pattonsburg R-2, North Daviess R-3 and Winston R-6; Tri-County R-7 has seen increase. Kyle Burke, 22 months, seriously injured when struck by right rear tire of a pickup in driveway south of Gilman City. Mike’s Tire Repair opens on West Grand. Premium Standard Farms must pay $4.5 million to three families.
OCTOBER
Two area teenagers received minor injuries in one-vehicle accident. Mayor Ballew nominated JD Dowell as east ward aldermen. Audubon Society of Missouri holds fall meeting. Signup period for 2007 Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.
Approximately 40 persons attended candidates public forum. State trooper pushed out into the traffic lane of I-35 after stopping vehicle. $29,640 fire prevention grant for Jamesport. Two mock checks presented to Jamesport officials to improve local water supply.
Harvest pace of most major crops ahead of normal. Daviess County has received new OATS bus.
Six defendants indicted in meth conspiracy. Fuel adjustment of two cents per kilowatt of electricity used on Nov. 1 utility bill. R-5 has solvent audit report. Parent’s as Teachers sponsored seat belt and booster seat safety night. Skinner Automotive officially opened at its new location. Troop H stops pickup with 16 pound brick of marijuana behind back seat. R-5 seventh grade honors Daviess County Veterans at ceremony.
NOVEMBER
Erin Croy named 2006 national winner in FFA. Emergency loans available to Daviess County farmers, non-farm businesses due to drought. Evalene Stephens turned 105 years old on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Kenna K. Adiga, DO, Gallatin High graduate, now on staff as internist at Excelsior Springs Medical Center. Norman Ropp wins Missouri Auctioneer Contest.
Possible voting fraud observed in Daviess County. Seventh graders at Gallatin High volunteered to interview local veterans about their war time experiences and write their biographies. Flu vaccine has arrived at the Daviess County Health Department. Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will be furnishing breakfast to all veterans. Christmas decorations previously used on the square may not be used at the courthouse. Third Annual Gallatin Thanksgiving dinner to be held.
By pleading guilty, Kathleen L. Edwards admitted that she embezzled $421,000 from F.C. Grace Furniture, Inc., in Kidder. Gallatin has issued a boil water order. Gallatin police were advised by Dollar General Corporation of an employee theft from the store in Gallatin. Dustin Maddox was fatally injured in a one-vehicle accident.
Jewell Swofford has been calling auctions for about 65 years, but now he’s calling it quits. Lightning strikes Winston R-6 school. Pattonsburg R-2 Board accepted resignation of Superintendent Wendell Burns. The Gallatin Bulldogs football team faced off against South Shelby on Nov. 18 in a semi-final thriller, but were stopped short of advancing to the state championship in a heartbreaking 27-24 loss. A number of school records summarize the football season: most wins in a single season (12), most total points scored (505), most offensive yards (4,995), most rushing yards (3,873). Thirteen players earned all-GRC honors, nine players achieved Class 1 All-District honors, four were named to the Associated Press All-State Team and seven received All-State recognition from the Missouri Football Coaches Association.
City contacts Missouri Department of Natural Resources regarding wind energy study in Daviess County. MDC recorded 235,054 deer taken. People often ask David Lin, formerly of Winston, to explain the name of his band: "9th Hour." Christmas in the Park Baby Show’s Little Miss Snowflake was Charlee Prentice and Little Mister Snowflake was Nathan Miranda.
DECEMBER
Driver examination stations throughout the state closed. Producers suffer from effects of severe drought conditions. FEC will issue capital credit checks totaling over $400,000. Supt. Ruse and Sen. Lager to meet about school finances.
A Chillicothe man snapped a photograph of a mountain lion. Filing for city election begins. Daviess County Health Department in Gallatin still has approximately 100 doses of flu vaccine. This year 65 deer or 8,759 pounds dressed weight deer meat donated to "Share the Harvest."
MoDOT, MDA waive fees for hay hauling permits. FEC pays over $350,000 in property taxes. Ninety percent of citizens of Pattonsburg not in favor of full time police department. Gallatin second graders made Christmas ornaments to share with their Partner in Education, city of Gallatin. Searcy Elementary presented the Christmas program "A December to Remember."
Elderly Trenton couple, formerly of Jameson, involved in accident, which left Louise Gray, 82, fatally injured. Gallatin Board of Aldermen adopted an annual budget. Gallatin R-5, Pattonsburg R-2 earn recognition for "Distinction in Performance."