The following is the second of a 2-part focus on news events that unfolded during the year about to close. These are exerpts taken from articles previously published in this newspaper.
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July
Steve Meseberg began as Aging Resource Consultant at senior center. Al’s Antiques opened in Pattonsburg. Phil Whitt discovers collection of Confederate currency. Winston Post Office offers pictorial cancellation at 20th Anniversary of Jesse James Days. Charles W. Miller fatally injured in accident. R-5 FBLA recognized with top honors at national conference. Regional Hospice sponsors four drivers for Camp Quality Tractor Cruise. Winston renewal evident in clean-up projects. Dockery Park board struggles with vandalism. AmerenUE plans to invest $1 billion in power plants. Gallatin street project totals 22 blocks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources meet with city and county officials on environmental issues. Gallatin Fire received matching grant of $545 from Department of Conservation. Gov. Blunt announces small business assistance for counties impacted by spring freeze. Daviess County Livestock Show held. Gallatin Police arrest two for possession of controlled substance. Carl Bennett and his son, Garrett, and a friend, Jordan Hunter, caught 92 pound Blue Cat. Friction has developed between Gallatin Livestock Market and neighbors. Inmate who had escaped from Regional Jail captured. Lake Viking celebrated its 40th anniversary.
August
City of Gallatin dismissed from breach of contract case filed by Nodaway Valley Bank. Bull calf weighing 14 ½ pounds born on Pam and Richard Fifer farm. City discussed change in chemical suppliers for water plant to soften water. FSA disaster loans available due to severe freeze in March. Department of Homeland Security awarded a $54,402 grant for Lock Springs Fire Protection District. Gallatin schools hold registration. Swim Program for Gallatin students, county held. Tyler Miller of Pattonsburg recently returned from war in Iraq. Wrongful death suit filed by the parents and children of Steven Lawrence Jr, a Pattonsburg man who was murdered on Aug. 3. Regional Jail Board hires vendor to provide health services to prisoners. The 116th Annual Jameson Picnic unfolds. Roadwork scheduled for Route 6 in Daviess County to begin. 9-1-1 received a 95% rating during recent audit concerning MULES compliance. Austin Bonnett is recipient of Exceptional Achievement Service Award. Carol and Matt Hughes adoption from Colombia Juan Carlos, 6, Luisa, 5, and Karen, 3.
Authentic paperwork is only civil lawsuit filed against Frank & Jesse James. Bob Teegarden welcomed into Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. Chautauqua activities starting. Generators tested at city’s power plant. Cody Youtsey’s Eagle Scout is a display of flags on the school yard. Couples getting married can get license same day they apply. North Daviess among districts awarded total fleet excellence award. Relay for Life held with 15 teams participating.
September
Jean and Kenneth Arnold selected for last summer Yard of the Month by Gallatin Garden Club.
Ruth (Snyder) Hibler celebrating her 100th birthday Sept. 30. Bids for walking trail, bathroom, concession buildings, shelter house discussed by park board. Nancy May hand-stitched quilt raffled off to support OATS. King City R-I to host NFL Hall of Fame inductee Roger Wehrli. Natural Resources Conservation Service announced signup period for EQIP. Bill and Karen Reed serve as Grand Marshals for Chautauqua Parade. Wilson’s host lemonade stand this Chautauqua. Park’s budget for capital improvements amended in amount of $16,600. Department of Conservation sponsors one day hunter education class. 4-Sure revival is sponsored by the North Grand River Baptist Association with evangelist William Blackburn. R-5 sponsoring Rachel’s Challenge Assembly for school and community. USDA gives grant to Jameson for early warning siren. Smaller sheriff’s departments seek resources to do their job well through legislature. Record breaking year projected for corn farmers. Fall Driving Tour through Poosey Conservation Area set. Winston has just about cleared its streets of stray dogs. Sharon Berten says contaminated water running off sale barn into her pond measurably worse. City accepted Roger Loxterman’s letter of resignation/retirement. Cherie and Jay Merrill opened Rocking Star General Store. Superintendent Jim Ruse talked to R-5 board about lost legal battle against state’s funding formula.
October
D.H. Davis Drug Company joins Pamida, holds ribbon cutting. R-2 Panthers capture Missouri Boys Fast Pitch title. Lindi Denning and Stage Crew just hitting their stride after five years in business. Winston receives donation for weather siren. Access II holds first annual Disability Awareness Day. You might think it a hummingbird, but antenna gave it away. Indictment returned for two Daviess County murders related to marijuana conspiracy. Brianna Weber plays on R-3 softball team even though she is legally blind. Thayer Learning Center among 10 case studies U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor will review at hearings. Premium Standard Farms has reported multiple burglaries at Daviess County farms. Lu Ann Briscoe among judges for Community Betterment Contest. Patrick McBroom (Me and My Grandma’s) Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament held. MU Extension workshops tailored to help Amish and Mennonite farmers. Christian Church approves building proposal. Clay County Sanitary and Ditching approved by city for the construction of well project. Patsy Wrex surprised to find out she was born in old post office dome. Eddie Pickett was winner of Bid-Calling Championship. Roy Bridgeman’s name added to “Wall of the Fallen” at Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame. Asher family re-tell incidents about ghosts in their house in rural Winston. Ghost town of Mill Port is oldest place in the county. Jason Offutt uses wit and humor in new book “Haunted Missouri”
November
People warned to protect against MRSA. Attorney General Jay Nixon adds Identity Theft to website. Students invited to participate in oratorical contest sponsored by American Legion. Veterans Day Celebration at Jamesport R-7. Veterans breakfast at Cycles. Winston students celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Sample dog ordinance given to city’s board for review. Chi-Rho Youth holds food drive. Gallatin Lions Club sponsored Darrell Purdue for a Leader Dog. Sheriff’s office receives new radar units. Gov. Matt Blunt honored veterans Charles W. Allen and Gary Ray Hamison for service in Vietnam War. Community Thanksgiving service held at the Gallatin Assembly of God.
Route 6 in Daviess County opened to traffic on Nov. 17. Sam and Deloris Read realize how important a positive attitude is. FBI has opened a limited investigation into Thayer Learning Center. R-3 received $9,300 computer grant. Dawn Renee Harpster plead guilty to five counts of bank fraud Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a 2003 one-and-a-half ton bucket truck. Deer totals down for county, region, state. Gallatin enrichment students raise over $4,000 for “Bead for Life”. Laureate Delta Rho hold Homes Tour. Lawsuits involving former priests accused of molesting young men moving toward trial.
December
Hansons missing member of their family, Stanley. Winston gets donation of $636 for weather siren from Venture Crew. Missouri Association of Counties presented regional jail with achievement award. Deadlines for sending holiday packages approaching. R-5 students do well on government tests, enrollment at all time high. Dr. Lee C. Rogers discussed diabetic foot complications with Senator Hillary Clinton. Cost of electricity same prices for upcoming year. Wilson family will redo rooms at Noyes Home in St. Joseph. Gallatin businesses beset by out-of-town salesmen. Jean Gibson recently received first place for story, One Magical Evening. First Christian Church continues with building site. Hwy. 6 ribbon cutting to celebrate improvement of strip. Hope for Hannah raises $9,500 for Juvenile Diabetes Research. Searcy Elementary holds “One Day in December” Christmas program. Marie Toney retires from Green Hills Community Action Agency. Gallatin Pride Band leaving for Cotton Bowl festivities in Dallas, Texas. Trooper finds 180 pounds of marijuana in cargo of pickup. Jail board agrees to meet with associate circuit judges, county prosecutors at next meeting.