Dear Editor:
I’m writing in response to an article in the paper of July 20 titled: "Prevailing wage: a bad deal for taxpayers and most workers." Mr. Greer uses the tragedy in Joplin to push the anti-worker, union-busting right wing agenda.
The Missouri Department of Conservation will sponsor a one day Hunter Education Course on Aug. 13 at the Dockery Park Building in Gallatin.
Gov. Jay Nixon’s office said the appointment of a replacement for the position of District 2 Associate Commissioner for Daviess County is well underway.
Dear Editor,
Robert Paul was the first full time music instructor at Gallatin R-5. Before him W.E. Tracey who was also music instructor at Cameron, was in Gallatin two days a week giving lessons and head of music.
Kaydence Clevenger would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her mother Kimberly Clevenger to Kyle Conkling. Kim is the daughter of Ray and Mary Ann Clevenger of Gallatin.
The "Sonnapalooza" fundraising event was held on July 16 at the Daviess County Country Club. A large crowd attended in support of the late Sonna Walker and her family. The extremely warm temperatures were at times nearly unbearable, however the many volunteers and attendees were committed to making it a successful day. The baby Show and talent Show were both well attended.
Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that the annual 11-day agriculture showcase will host its third year of science activities as part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate the significant correlation between science and today’s agriculture environment.
Wilbur and Kathleen (Brown) Roloson of Gallatin will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1, 2011. They were married on that date in 1951 in Cameron.
Winston R-6 student registration for all grades will be held on Aug. 10. An all-school open house will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 18. The first day of school will be on Monday, Aug. 22.
Three people from Winston were injured in an accident that happened at about 5:55 p.m. on July 25, in DeKalb County.
North Daviess R-3 will start the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Superintendent Becky Morris reported to the school’s board of education during their meeting July 18, that the move of supplies and furniture from the former elementary school at Coffey to its new location at Jameson went well. The art room at Jameson has been split to make another room for the Spanish class, and a portion of the business room office was split into a new room for the counselor. The playground equipment at Coffey will also be moved to Jameson.
The Jamesport Tiger baseball team was coached by Dean Swalley and Jesse Bird and assisted by Jim Hanson. The Tigers ended regular season play with a record of 7-3-2 and were seeded sixth to start tournament play. The team fought hard and went out in fourth place out of 16 teams. Boys on the team are Kince Hutchinson, Dalton Swalley, Ty Hanson, Nicholi Justus, Caleb Boyd, Jeffery Rainey, Wyatt Bird, Tanner Johnson, Lance Cook, Keaton Collins, Caleb Michael, and Colin Beck. [Submitted Photo]
Gallatin’s Brice Garnett shot a four-round total of 278 to finish in a seven-way tie for 19th place at last weekend’s Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational held in Columbus, Ohio.
It was Garnett’s second top 25 finish of the season. He will compete in the Utah Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission from July 28-31 at Willow Creek Country Club in Sandy, Utah.
Tyler Alden of Hamilton received a once in a lifetime opportunity when he was selected to participate in the American Shorthorn Association’s Australian Ambassador Program. While in Australia Alden will stay with various Australian Shorthorn breeders and learn about rural Australia and the shorthorn breed.
Scouts and leaders from Gallatin Boy Scout Troop 67 recently spent a week at Camp Geiger. Along with camping experience the boys earn merit badges and practice the Duty to Family, Duty to God, and Duty to Country principals of scouting.
The lawn belonging to Jackie and Doug Nichols has been selected for Yard of the Month of July by the Gallatin Garden Club.
Bring your lawn chairs and head for the Kidder Picnic Aug. 4-7 at the city park in Kidder.
Sheriff’s Office
A counterfeit $20 bill was reported by BTC Bank on July 14. The bill was identified as a suspect bill by the counting machine. Further inspection revealed that it did not contain the inscribed security thread, color shifting ink or water. The bill remained in the bank’s possession to be forwarded to the FBI. The bill was found in the deposit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Thrift Store.
The annual Jamesport Junior Livestock Show and Fair will kick off this week for a three day event on July 28, 29 and 30 at the Jamesport City Park. There will be livestock exhibits, baby show, parade, children’s pet parade, ice cream social, FFA barbecue, children’s games, etc.
The 120th Jameson Picnic is slated for Aug. 11, 12, and 13 at the Jameson City Park.