Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
This trestle pictured was once thought to be the culvert where the James gang hid their horses during the 1881 robbery of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific train at Winston. But local historians believe the actual track and trestle may have been south of the one pictured, based on an 1876 plat book. They think this culvert was built at a later date than the train robbery. What is needed is a very accurate map of the railroads built during that time period before the issue can be finally settled. What is not in dispute is the unique design of the stone culvert which had to have been built by hand tools and horse and mule drawn wagons. It’s upkeep may be a project in waiting for some resourceful local organization. The culvert lies just east of Winston adjacent to Hwy. 69. The area is now overgrown in brush and weeds and can’t be seen from the highway. It’s a good place for water birds like the one pictured to hide out, even if Jesse and Frank never did.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
Aug. 31 – center closing at 1:30; Sept. 1 – center closing at 1:30; Sept. 3 – first Friday Health seminar; Sept. 6 – Closed for Labor Day.
Product of the month for August is glue sticks for our school kids.
Aug 25, 2010 | School News
The Pattonsburg FFA Officer team has been busy this summer. In June, the officer team consisting of: Justin Conover, Scott Conover, Sarah Emerson, Dillon Lowrey, Emily Dilley, Courtney Warford, Aaron Hulett, and adviser Landon Snook traveled to Trenton for the LEAD conference. At the conference, the officers learned how to become an efficient officer team and better serve the chapter. They created a code of conduct that each officer is expected to follow. In addition, they came with some new fun activities and ideas for the chapter to try.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
Thomas
Present for a family reunion Aug. 7 at the home of LaVaughn Thomas were Greg Thomas, Palmer Lake, Colo.; Suzan Thomas, Denver, Colo.; Tyler and Emily VanHoutan and Josephine, Houston, Texas; John and Pam VanHoutan, Carl Jct.; Todd and Brooke VanHoutan, Sutton and Harper, Joplin; Gordon and Sheila Thomas, Ian Thomas and Kael Bowling, Branson; Rick and Connie Thomas, Lawson; Josh and Lisa Thomas, Abby, Grant and Kale, Lawson; Jamie and Emily (Thomas) Haines and Jamison, Lee’s Summit.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
The 46th Annual Michael-Cousins Family Reunion was held Aug. 7, 2010 at the community building in Ravanna. Frank and Julia Michael of Trenton opened the doors at 9 a.m. for those coming early to enjoy coffee, visit and play cards.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
Bell Reunion
The Claude and Esther Bell annual family reunion and basket dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Pattonsburg Multipurpose Center. All friends and relatives are welcome.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
Pattonsburg News by Lavena Lowrey
Weekend visitors of Donna Bell were Carolyn and Sean Fox, Joshua and Jordon, Blue Springs. Julia Cornett and Bonnie Walker went to Jamesport for Julia’s birthday Thursday. Others helping celebrate were Judy Peters, Danny Cornett, Cheryl and Larry Cornett, Pam and Ronnie Cornett. They brought cake and ice cream. Sunday visitors were Tommye, Paige, and Taylor Quilty, Mound City; Joey Thompson, Union Star; Bonnie and Richard Walker, Ronnie, Lincoln, Danny and Larry Cornett, T.J. Walker, Alexia and Charley Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Newby, Valerie and Emryl, Marquetta Brown and Michele Harris attended a first birthday party for great-grandson Kandom Baker, Saturday in Maysville.
Aug 25, 2010 | Headline News
Here’s what has been happening here.
Aug. 3 was the residents council meeting. Aug. 6 was a root beer float social. Aug. 10 was our memorial service hosted by the Lake Viking Church. Aug. 16 we had a lemon pie social.
Aug 25, 2010 | Obituaries
A memorial service for Evelyn Brogan was held Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Kidder United Methodist Church with inurnment following at the Osborn Evergreen Cemetery.
Aug 25, 2010 | Obituaries
Funeral service for Nellie Osborn wase held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the First Baptist Church, Trenton. Burial was in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Trenton, Baptist Home of Chillicothe andor Hedrick Medical Center Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Aug 25, 2010 | Obituaries
Funeral services for Frederick "Freddie" Ballard will be held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. Friends may call from 12:30 until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Gallatin. Online condolences may be left at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe.
Aug 25, 2010 | Obituaries
Mrs. Florella (Haden) Wycoff, 85, ended her long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and shorter battle with terminal cancer Friday evening, Aug. 20, 2010 and went to be with her Redeemer. She was a patient at the Presbyterian Manor Nursing facility in Kansas City, Kan., at the time of her passing.
Aug 25, 2010 | Obituaries
Louise R. Bayne, 91, Coffey, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 in St. Joseph, Mo.
She was born May 30, 1919 in McFall, Mo., the daughter of Russell and Alta (Rice) Heath.
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
This past Thursday was "Cost of Government Day." Each year, the Americans for Tax Reform Foundation and the Center for Fiscal Accountability calculate the day on which the average American has earned enough gross income to pay off his or her share of the spending and regulatory burdens imposed by government at the federal, state and local levels.
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
As I’ve grown older, I learn new things I should have learned a long time ago and I am still learning something new each day.
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
Greetings from the Ridge.
No matter how nice the White House bedroom may be, and in spite of the luxury of being able to fly around the world in Air Force One without taking your shoes off at every airport, you’ve got to pity any U.S. president… at least a little.
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
I always felt comfortable at the University of Missouri campus until last semester when the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) sent petitioners to Lowry Mall, a major gathering spot for students.
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing a new plan to stock elk in the Ozarks. Stocking elk in the region was proposed 10 years ago but dropped after strong concerns were raised by the public, legislators and organizations like Missouri Farm Bureau over liability, animal health and habitat issues.
Aug 25, 2010 | Church News
Joseph and Mary had taken the young Jesus to the big city for the celebration of the Passover. On their way home, they discovered that Jesus was missing! Terrified, they rushed back to Jerusalem; after much searching, they found Jesus in the Temple: "What are you doing here? We were worried about you!" Jesus’ reply was strange to them, as it would be to us: "Don’t you know that I must be doing my Heavenly Father’s work!"
Aug 25, 2010 | Opinion
Over the last two weeks, visitors from across the state traveled to Sedalia to enjoy the exhibits, the entertainment and the competitions of the 2010 Missouri State Fair. The State Fair provides the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of our state’s agricultural community while showcasing the hard work of Missouri’s agricultural youth. Our state has a rich agrarian history and the State Fair not only celebrates this heritage but also builds upon it as it gives us a glimpse in to Missouri’s next generation of farmers.
