33rd Annual Gallatin Invitational Tournament opens Nov. 30, 2009
The 33rd Annual Gallatin Invitational Tournament opens Monday, Nov. 30 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
Winston school board hears report on APR, sets filing dates
The 2009 4th Cycle Annual Performance Report (APR) was reviewed during the regular meeting of the Winston R-6 Board of Education held on Nov. 19, in the high school library. Winston R-6 met 11 of 14 areas. This retains the district’s full accreditation status with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
North Daviess R-3 Board recognizes first place academic team
The academic students were recognized for their accomplishments during the season at the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education held Nov. 17. The team ended their year as first in the conference with 10 wins and zero losses. The team placed third in the HDC tournament. Frank Marshall and Gant Hartley were chosen for all-conference academic team. Other member recognized were Jared Hogan, Sarah Morris, Kelsey Baker, Anna Morris and Suncirae Merritt. Mr. Hartley was recognized as the coach for the academic team.
Gallatin FCCLA needs your old Beanie Babies
As part of a STAR Event, FCCLA members Kailey Elbert, Bailey Morrison, and Kaitlyn Hefley are hosting a Beanies for Baghdad drive. Beanies for Baghdad is an organization that collects toys to send to the soldiers in Iraq, Kosovo, and Afghanistan.
Head Start implements performance components
The Green Hills Head Start Program, sponsored by North Central Missouri College of Trenton, serves 277 children and families in the nine-county Green Hills area. Vicky Hiley is the Gallatin Head Start Teacher. You may contact her at 660-663-8976.
2009 Football: Two Bulldogs earn All-District FB honors
Matt Atkinson and Colton Selby, were recently named to the 2009 Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Northwest All-District Football Teams. Atkinson received recognition as linebacker, Selby as a defensive back.
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by Kim Schlegel, activities director
Police conduct 18 traffic stops Nov. 18
Gallatin Police Officers participated in an Occupant Protection Enforcement program that included increased safety belt enforcement while conducting regular traffic stops.
Daviess County Courthouse News (11-25-2009) – Jury finds KC man guilty of Pattonsburg armed robbery
In a jury trial Nov. 23-24, before Judge James Valbracht, Michael L. Gasperino of Kansas City was found guilty on all counts, in connection with an armed residential robbery on April 30, 2009, at Pattonsburg.
Gasperino was tried for two counts of first degree robbery; two counts of first degree burglary; four counts of kidnaping; one count of assault in the second degree; and two counts of armed criminal action. A sentence assessment report was ordered, and sentencing will be Dec. 23 at 1 p.m.
Winston Elementary students selected for TIP
Three Winston Elementary students have qualified to participate in the Duke TIP program. Pictured left to right are Craig Lewis, Delilah Gadd and Ashley Noel.
Births – Tymber Chevelle Anderson b. Nov. 23, 2009
Tonia and Aaron Anderson are proud to announce the birth of a son, Tymber Chevelle Anderson, born at 9:53 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Cameron Regional Medical Center.
Vera Warden 1909-2009
Arrangements are pending at McWillaims Funeral Home in Gallatin for Vera Warden.
Vera Warden, 100, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at her home.
The Coonridge Digest: A world filled with movers, shakers and dreamers
by Freida Marie Crump
Letter to the Editor – James D. Lee
Dear Editor,
I recently submitted a letter expressing my frustration with my hearing aid. While my frustration was very real, airing it in public was wrong headed and not well thought out.
Letter to the Editor – Justyn L. Graham
Dear Editor:
The Reader’s Digest is not the only publication that has "articles of lasting interest!" Joe Snyder’s writings rival those in the widely published magazine.
Post Scripts: Thanksgiving
by Joe Snyder
Superintendent James Ruse announces retirement
Gallatin R-5 Superintendent James Ruse announced his retirement at the regular meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education held Nov. 19. He will not seek another contract. His time will be concluded June 30, minus vacation.
Christmas in the Park this Saturday; update on park board minutes
The Dockery Park Board invites you to see the beautiful lights during Christmas in the Park to be held on Saturday, Nov. 28. The lighting of the park will take place at 6 p.m.
Gallatin Police receive grant to purchase equipment
The Gallatin Police Department has been approved for $6,233.27 in grant funding through The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant/JAG (LLEBG/JAG) Program. The funds will be used to replace emergency equipment in the city’s police vehicles such as light bars, sirens and flashlights.