Winston deals with roaming dogs, delinquent renters
Animal Control/Ordinance Enforcement Officer Janna Barton reported to the Winston Board of Trustees that six dogs roaming at large had been picked up from the town’s streets.
NCMC names students on honor lists
North Central Missouri College in Trenton has named students with outstanding academic achievements for the 2011 fall semester to its honors lists.
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Malo graduates from Marine Corps
Private Bo Cameron Malo graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Dec. 2, 2011, in San Diego, Calif. Bo spent 13 weeks in a series of various training at both Camp Pendleton and MCRD.
GHS FBLA, Patrol emphasizes dangers of texting while driving
On Dec. 9 the Gallatin FBLA Chapter held an assembly for grades seven through 12 and the community in the Gallatin High School gymnasium. The assembly explained the dangers of texting while driving. Sergeant Lyons from the Missouri Highway State Patrol gave a PowerPoint and video presentation. This assembly was part of a community service project sponsored by the Gallatin Future Business Leaders of America Chapter. Students pictured with Sgt. Lyons are Maddy Snow, Stephanie Johnson, and Josie Widner.
Winston FBLA delivers cheer to Veterans Home
The FBLA Chapter at Winston addressed Christmas cards and delivered them to the Cameron Veterans Home to show their appreciation to all the veterans have done for us. Pictured are Chandler Newman, Emily McFee, and Briana Heldenbrand. [Submitted Photo]
North Daviess R-3 decides about credits, full-year courses
Ray Prater presented the North Daviess Board of Education a request that credits earned as a student in eighth grade be accepted as high school credits during their regular meeting held Dec. 19. The board carried a motion to deny the request. In addition, the school board will not allow students to change full year courses at semester.
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Gallatin FBLA Chapter teaches American Enterprise to third graders
Since competitive events are just around the corner, the Gallatin FBLA chapter has been working vigorously on their American Enterprise Project. The American Enterprise Project is a competitive event during which the Gallatin FBLA chapter teaches an enterprise concept to the school and/or the community. The chapter determined to target elementary-aged children.
Michael Youd selected for All-State Choir
Michael Youd, a senior at Gallatin High School, has been selected to participate in the Missouri All-State Choir, set to perform at 12 p.m. at Tan-Tar-A on Jan. 28, 2012. Michael was one of four basses that was selected, from a group of 24 bass, which auditioned from our District.
Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 67
Boy Scout Troop 67 held its Court of Honor on Dec. 19. Morgan Corwin, Michael McLey, Dalton Swalley, Keaton Collins and Hunter McCampbell moved up to the rank of Star. Patrick McNickel moved up to 1st Class. He is pictured with his parents and David Roll, advancement chairman.
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2011 Wrestling: Three Bulldogs medal at tough Trenton Tournament
Gallatin wrestlers came home with three medals from Saturday’s Trenton Tournament, a testament to their perseverance and to the degree of difficulty GHS grapplers had in getting to the medal rounds.
Hwy. 13 open north of Coffey
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that MO 13 in Daviess County is now open.
Jail completes refunding of lease financing
At the regular meeting of the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail District Board of Directors held on Dec. 16, legal documents implementing a $1,860,000 current refunding of the remaining $2,215,000 Series 2006 Lease Certificates of participation were signed.
HDC Tournament Results
First Place
Mercer girls 72, Winston 29
Mercer boys 53, Tri-County 51
Third Place
N. Harrison girls 48, Gilman City 38
Newtown-Harris boys 73, Gilman City 59
Fifth Place
Cainsville girls 25, Ridgeway 20
N. Harrison boys 52, Ridgeway 33
Ninth Place
Newtown-Harris girls 54, P’burg 47
P’burg boys 40, Cainsville 19
Green Hills Community Action Agency adds toll free services
In order to better serve clients throughout the nine county area, Green Hills Community Action Agency has added an additional toll free line for clients to utilize in the counties of Daviess, Linn, Livingston, Putnam, Sullivan, Mercer, Harrison, and Caldwell. Grundy County clients are asked to utilize 660-359-3907.
Malin Rose Strasser b. Dec. 5, 2011
Mathew and Kristen Deppermann Strasser are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Malin Rose Strasser, at 11:05 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2011. Malin weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Conner Lane Walton b. Nov. 27, 2011
Amber Nelson and Cody Walton are proud to announce the birth of their son, Conner Lane Walton. He was born at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2011, at Liberty Birthing Center in Liberty. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
From A to Bees — 16th annual Growers Conference set for Jan. 5-7
Ever since moving to Northwest Missouri, I have been a member of the organizing committee of the Great Plains Growers Conference.