History of FEC offered to members at annual meeting set for June 5
Member-owners of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative will be getting something quite unique when they attend the cooperative’s annual meeting on June 5.
Karydon Lynai Jones
Kacen and Kegan Jones and their parents Brandon and Karia Jones are proud to announce the birth of their sister Karydon Lynai, born April 12, 2007.
Kenneth David Browning
William David and Mary Lou Browning of Gallatin are proud to announce the birth of a son, Kenneth David Browning, at 9:33 p.m. on May 24, 2007.
Daviess County Courthouse News 5-30-07
County Commission
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that they continue to make repairs on two bridges and four culverts damaged by flood waters as soon as conditions permit. He also filed completed work orders documenting their work.
Daviess County Courthouse News 5-23-07
Four people have been charged in connection with an incident which occurred in Winston on May 19. The Daviess County sheriff’s department and two highway patrolmen responded to a complaint of minors drinking intoxicants and passing a pipe around at 302 E. Second Street.
Barker fails to defend state title but knocks off another defending champ
Hannah Barker wasn’t able to defend her state title in the 100-meter hurdles race over the weekend, but she made up for her misfortune by knocking off the defending state champion in the Class 1 high jump.
Daviess County soldier, listed missing in action in Korea, may find his way home
by Georgia Maxwell
Memorial Day ceremony at Hillcrest
Members of V.F.W. Post #2172 and the American Legion Post #68 will hold their annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Curious looking rock may be a rare find
Jake Hogan of Gallatin found what he believes to be a wooly mammoth tooth on Muddy Creek last Sunday, May 20. Jake said he was out arrowhead hunting when he spied the triangular-shaped object lying on a rock bar.
69th Annual Meeting of FEC June 5
The 69th Annual Meeting of Farmers’ Electric Cooperative will be held Tuesday, June 5, at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center in Chillicothe.
South water pump repaired
During their regular meeting held Monday, May 21, Steve Reid, water plant manager, told the Gallatin Board of Aldermen that the south water well locked up May 21 and the city was running on the north well.
Evelyn Hockensmith is Patriot of the Month
Show Me the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution selected Evelyn Hockensmith of Gallatin as the May 2007 Patriot of the Month.
Secretary accused of embezzling over $100,000
An employee of Silvers Wood Products has been accused of embezzling over $100,000 while employed as a secretary. The company is located in the Gallatin Industrial Park.
Ray’s Tow opens in Gallatin
Raymond Carlton has opened a towing service in Gallatin. Ray’s Tow, located at 602 S. Main, has been in operation for about two months.
Capitol Report: The 2007 Legislative session comes to a close
by Brad Lager
Family Daze: Gardening insanity
by Debbie Farmer
Post Scripts: How to observe Memorial Day
by Joe Snyder
MOFB’s “Cut to the Chase”: Charity begins at home
by Denny Banister
Gallatin R-V teacher retirement, teacher of the year honored
The Gallatin R-V School District and CTA will honor the district’s teacher-of-the-year and retirees beginning at 10:30 on May 29 in ceremonies held in the high school commons.
Winston adopts ordinances
The Winston Board of Trustees met May 7 and adopted a package of ordinances designed to clean up and beautify the village and make it a better place to live.