Stories from Thursday, October 22, 2009
MHS grid coach briefly hospitalized (High School Sports ~ 10/22/09)
Marshall head football coach Paul Thomas is back home after spending two days in the hospital for corrective cardiac procedures. According to his wife, Kim, Thomas wasn't feeling well Monday and went to see his physician, Dr. Jack Uhrig. Thomas was sent to Boone Medical Center in Columbia due to an elevated blood pressure and placed in the intensive care unit for one night after undergoing treatment. He was released Wednesday and is resting at home, reportedly feeling much better...
Prep Grid Preview ... Week 9: 'Hounds have district showdown with No. 5 Tipton (High School Sports ~ 10/22/09)
SWEET SPRINGS -- When Tipton head football coach Tony Braby returns to Sweet Springs, which he took to the Show-Me Bowl in 1985, it's usually a much happier occasion for the home fans socially than on the field. The Missouri Valley College grad brings his Cardinals in Friday, with first place in Class 1, District 8 at stake. ...
New life for old jail (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
As they removed old electronic equipment and surplus office materials from the Courthouse Annex Wednesday, Oct. 21, Saline County Commissioners announced that a tenant has been secured for that facility. A lease is expected to be signed soon, at which time more information will be made public.
Habitat for Humanity welcomes family to their new Slater home (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
The dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home in Slater Sunday, Oct. 18, would not have been possible without "thousands of hours of careful thought and lots of hard work on the part of everyone in this room and lots more people, as well," said Rev. Pam Sebastian to those in attendance at the dedication ceremony...
Mary Elizabeth Bleazard (Obituary ~ 10/22/09)
Mary Elizabeth Bleazard, 76, of Marshall, MO, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at her home. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Marshall, with Fr. Kevin Gormley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church or Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Ministerial Alliance hosts presentation on H1N1 flu (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
The Marshall Ministerial Alliance meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14, started with a presentation by Gina Glisson, clinical staff development coordinator and nurse educator for Fitzgibbon Hospital, on preparedness against the H1N1 virus. A nasal swab analysis is the only way to know for sure whether a person is infected with the H1N1, she said, meaning that doctors cannot tell by symptoms alone...
In Print: Stories in today's print and e-edition October 22 (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition October 22. On page 2: Stories about Mendy Lovercamp, Pam Gibson, Saline County Veterinary Service and others on the business page. On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox and the calendar of events. Reports from recent Optimist Club meetings...
Newscope: Marshall Aquatic Center Spook Fest set for Oct. 29-31 (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
Marshall Parks and Recreation Department and the Missouri Valley College American Humanics group will present "Spook Fest at the MAC" Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Hours will be 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, and 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday...
School News: Emphasis on creative helps Eastwood students get excited about reading (Column ~ 10/22/09)
Eastwood School is excited about the new school year. Our school consists of nine sections of third grade classrooms with a total of 201 students. We also have two sections of kindergarten consisting of 50 students total. Our teaching staff is made up of nine third grade regular education teachers, two kindergarten teachers, two Title 1 teachers, and two special education teachers...
Rain, rain, rain (Local News ~ 10/22/09)
Thursday, Oct. 22, was one wet day in Saline County. Forecasters said we were in for a soaking day-long rain, and that's what we got. Radar images late in the afternoon suggested that the main system was moving out of the area, but forecasters still predict a chance of rain through Friday, much to the chagrine of area farmers, who are having difficulty getting crops in...
MU's Gregory finalist for national award (College Sports ~ 10/22/09)
University of Missouri guard Kurtis Gregory of Blackburn is among 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities...