A group of about 30 people left Odessa on Thursday, July 29, and arrived at the Adam-ondi-Ahman site south of Jameson at around 9:30 in the morning. From that point forward they were on foot in what Bishop Joshua Boswell described as a "Pioneer Trek."
Darcie Lukehart, 25, Gallatin, received moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident that happened at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, in Livingston County.
Several area boys enjoyed playing basketball this summer through the Cameron YMCA. Pictured, left to right, front row, Dalton Swalley, Jett Simmons, Gabe Cole, Tyler Johnson; back row, coach Mark Corwin, Keeton Collins, Logan Burns, Morgan Corwin and Colin Beck.
Enlighten your mind and inspire others by participating in a summer art workshop, featuring Shannon Christensen, local artist and member of the Portrait Society of America. The workshop will be held at Penney High School in Hamilton during the week of Aug. 9-13. Registration for the workshop is now open online at www.confidencetolearn.com or by calling 660-749-5389.
Bailey Hixson of Jamesport has been selected to receive a $2,000 academic scholarship from the National Propane Gas Foundation for the 2010-2011 school year. Bailey will be attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is one of 57 recipients from over 620 applicants to receive a scholarship for the 2010-2011 school year.
The scholarships are for the benefit of children of employees of propane companies who are members of the National Propane Gas Association, the sponsor of the scholarship program.
Bailey’s stepfather, Greg Landes, is president and owner of Landes Oil and Propane in Jamesport. Bailey’s mother, Lori Landes is in retail management.
When the polls open next Tuesday, we will be marking the 34th anniversary of one of the saddest nights in the memory of many Northwest Missourians.
Jerry Litton (1937-1976), along with his wife and two children, died in a plane crash on Primary Election night, Aug. 3, 1976, at Chillicothe Municipal Airport. Also killed in the crash were Paul Rupp, Jr., and his son, Paul Rupp III. The tragedy affected many people throughout Northwest Missouri, leaving an emptiness and void in the minds of those who believed in the vision Litton described for America’s future.
The following tribute was written in the record of the board meeting of the Bank of Gallatin on Aug. 11, 1976, with copies delivered to Jerry’s parents, Charley and Mildred Litton, and other relatives and friends.
The Gallatin Garden Club has chosen Karla and Tim Michener to receive the award for the July Yard of the Month. Their home is located at 802 Gina Drive in Gallatin. [Staff Photo/TLH]
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The descendants of John Heldenbrand will hold their annual family reunion on Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Winston City Park.
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by Lavena Lowrey
James and Shirley (Meadows) Everly of Pattonsburg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 21, 2010. A reception in their honor will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Bethany Community Center. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.
Emily Waln, 5, and Heaven Waln, 6, have been chosen as state finalists in the National American Miss Missouri state pageant to be held July 30 and 31 at the Marriott Union Station in St. Louis.
Proposals to gain more revenue for Lake Viking were discussed with an eye on multiple lot owners during a meeting of the Viking Valley Association on July 11.
Maxine Elaine Morris, 92, Pattonsburg, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010 in St. Joseph, Mo.
Morgan Dawn Warner, Pattonsburg, earned her angel wings and passed peacefully in the arms of her family on July 22, 2010. She was born Aug. 5, 1997 in Liberty, Mo. Morgan was the daughter of Sam and Shelley Warner of the home and Raven Warner (Offield) and Brady Harville of Blythedale, Mo.
Jean Norman Taylor, 89 of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center.
There has been such an overwhelmingly positive response to having a humane society in our area that the Daviess County Humane Society has grown faster than was prepared for, according to Pam Testi, president.
by Lanita Sconce Smith
by Wayne Flanary, regional agronomist