Gallatin students take first and second place in art show
NCMC’s Annual High School Art Show features 150 pieces from art students at six area high schools.
Jonassen sues county sheriff, highway patrol for $2 million
An Elwood, Kan., man is suing the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for over $2 million, according to a complaint filed with the Circuit Court of Daviess County on May 17.
GHCAA holds women’s health video contest
Green Hills Community Action Agency is holding a Women’s Health video contest.
LaVeta’s Car Wash reopens
LaVeta’s Car Wash at Park and Clay Street in Gallatin has reopened. The business originally opened in 1986 and remained open until recently. Mrs. Hale said the vacuum works great now and invites you to try the car wash again.
First graders meet their year-long pen pal
Mrs. Allen’s first grade class at Searcy Elementary in Gallatin are pictured with their pen pal, Army Sgt. David Lindow who has been stationed in Afghanistan. Sgt. Lindow is from Kansas City. The students have been corresponding with him all year. He is Mrs. Allen’s cousin.
Biggs Osborn lights the way for Special Olympics
Biggs Osborn of Gallatin will be lighting the torch for the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Missouri. Biggs will light the torch at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, at the Daviess County Courthouse.
Two arrested at Highways V & 190 on drug charges
Two men were arrested at the intersection of Missouri Route V and Missouri 190 on May 15 after being stopped for not having a working license plate lamp.
Wright Memorial Hospital volunteers honored at brunch
Wright Memorial Hospital honored its volunteers, the Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Trenton Ministerial Alliance on April 22, at a brunch in the hospital dining room.
Colton Selby pens football agreement with Missouri Valley
Gallatin High School Senior Colton Selby has signed a letter of intent to play football next season for the Missouri Valley College Vikings.
Stout wins sectional 800-meter race; Winston relay heads to state
Gallatin R-5 sophomore Donovan Stout saved his best effort of the season for Saturday’s Class 2 sectional track and field event at Richmond High School, and it paid off with a qualifying spot in this weekend’s state meet.
Seven from Daviess County picked to play in Lions All-Star Basketball Classic
Ninety-six high school basketball stars representing 50 Missouri high schools will converge on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton, June 4-5, for the Lions District 26-M4 All-Star Basketball Classic.
Daviess County Courthouse News (5-19-2010) – Arrest made in case of cash stolen from Highway 6 residence
Sheriff’s Office
Charlie Plunkett, 17, Jamesport, was arrested May 14 for receiving stolen property. The arrest was made after a report from victim Gary L. Critten that a large sum of cash had been stolen from his briefcase at his home on Highway 6, Gallatin.
During the investigation by Deputy Todd Watson, a 14-year-old male confessed to stealing the money and giving it to Plunkett. Plunkett had $220 in his possession and several items which he had purchased with the stolen money. A total of $2,256 was recovered.
Plunkett is being held at the regional jail on $35,000 bond.
Leading the GHS Class of 2010
Graduation ceremonies held Sunday at Gallatin R-5 High School recognized Colton Selby, son of Tina and Kirk Esbeck, as Valedictorian and Jamie Brinnen, daughter of Marsha and the late Randy Brinnen, as Salutatorian for the Class of 2010. A total of over $32,000 in scholarships plus numerous honor awards were announced for 41 graduating seniors at GHS.
Winston’s Keshia Youtsey signs to play at Central Methodist
Keshia Youtsey, Winston High School Senior, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Central Methodist University in Fayette. Keshia finished her high school career with1,094 points and over 800 rebounds. She was a two time all-conference selection, two time all-district selection and was recently named to the Academic All-State basketball team. Keshia is the daughter Tricia Smyser and Chip and Karla Youtsey. Pictured with Keshia is her father Chip, mother Tricia and Winston High School Coach Lee Warford.
Gallatin FFA holds annual banquet, installs officers, presents awards
The Gallatin FFA chapter held its annual Chapter Banquet on May 4. There were 78 guests, 46 members, and two advisors present at the banquet.
GHS band and choir students receive excellent ratings at state
The students of Gallatin High School band and choir participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest in Columbia on April 29.
Health department offers sports physicals
The Daviess County Health Department is offering sports physicals beginning June 10. The health department is offering one full day and two half days by appointment only for those ages six years to 18 years of age. A $15 donation is being asked to cover cost or Medicaid will be billed if available. Parents need to accompany their children to fill out the paperwork and bring the child’s shot/vaccine record.
2010 Track: Stout, Selby and Brackett advance to Class 2 track sectional
A cold, windy day produced three GHS qualifiers for more track and field competition this Saturday at Richmond High School.
Bryan Lee, Winston senior, to play basketball for Central Methodist
Bryan Lee, Winston High School senior, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for Central Methodist University in Fayette. Lee earned first team All-HDC honors and All-Northwest District recognition in 2009-10. Present for Bryan’s signing were Coach Eric Lewis and Bryan’s parents, Steven and Brenda Lee.
Lin, Salmon and 4×400 relay take gold at GRC Junior High meet
Sara Lin, Kailey Salmon, Kailey Elbert and Kaitlyn McNeely were all part of first place efforts for Gallatin’s Junior High girls, who finished second in the conference meet held last Thursday at Worth County High School.