Public Health

Resident continues to dispute past MMU decisions, multiple departments to seek (01/12/12)
A Marshall resident addressed the Board of Public Works Thursday morning after his request for an appeal was denied several months ago. The resident, Louis Rasse, and Marshall Municipal Utilities officials have disputed whether MMU properly followed policy in providing him information. ...

Public library preps for goal-setting sessions, approves changes to grant application (01/10/12)
Long-range planning for Marshall Public Library is a subject library board members hope the public will assist with. During a meeting held Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, board members agreed to set up a committee with the intention of designing an approach for the planning process. Although board members were selected to spearhead the process, they will primarily determine dates for planning meetings as well as create a path for promoting the events...

Discussion panel gives Slater seniors "reality check" (12/30/11)
"Don't let your friends decide where you're going." That was an overwhelming suggestion recent Slater High School graduates shared with current seniors Wednesday, Dec. 21, as they gave a "heads up" on what to expect after graduation. A forum of nine alumni gave their input on paying bills, working and juggling coursework while seniors entering their spring semester at SHS prepare for the unknown...

Library board reflects on uses, benefits of technology (12/13/11)
A technology committee comprised of several members of Marshall Public Library's board of trustees will soon move forward with a grant application after garnering support from remaining board members Tuesday evening.

Marshall library closes in on three-year plan (10/13/11)
Marshall Public Library seems to be keeping a steady momentum as it inches closer to the end of its three-year plan. Now two-thirds of the way through the plan that began in 2009, a report from MPL officials Tuesday, Oct. 11, indicates they've accomplished eight of their 11 objectives...

Cargill simulates chemical disaster (10/12/11)
Cargill looked more like a sci-fi movie set than a meat packaging plant on Wednesday morning, as employees and officials donned brightly colored decontamination suits during a chemical disaster drill. Roughly two dozen people from Cargill, Saline County Medical Reserve Corps, Marshall Fire Department, Marshall Police Department, Saline County Health Department and Fitzgibbon Hospital responded to a simulated chemical disaster. ...

Author travels home after successful cruising career (10/08/11)
Author CarolLee Miles returned to Marshall for her 50th high school reunion, but her book signing on Oct. 8 at Marshall Public Library served as a miniature reunion too. Old friends meandered into the back room at the library and warmly greeted the Marshall native. Equipped with a stack of "Getting Paid to Cruise," Miles told library guests about her search for peace through travel...

Librarians tour Marshall library, hear challenges of transformation (10/05/11)
Some argue the bookstore model challenges a historic form of organization. Others feel it provides ease of access to the majority of library patrons. Regardless of which side of the argument you fall, Marshall Public Library is one of the first in the state to transition from the Dewey Decimal System to the BISAC bookstore model. It's also kindling a new idea for Missouri libraries...

Saline County Health Department announces clinics (09/27/11)
The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees announced the dates of flu clinics and WIC satellite clinics at the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The flu shot clinic schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Patricia's parking lot on College Street...

Funding cut for Vaccines for Children program (08/23/11)
Those with insurance will not be able to participate in the Vaccines for Children program due to a cut in 317 funding. At The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees' regular meeting on Aug. 23, the board mourned the loss of funding for the Vaccines for Children's program. ...

Library turns a new page in its history (08/15/11)
After two weeks of remodeling, re-shelving and re-carpeting the Marshall Public Library started a new chapter in its history on Aug. 15. A small crowd of library patrons rushed into the newly remodeled library after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning. Children flocked to the back room and learned to navigate the library's new bookstore-like system using easy to find categories such as "school," "history" and "adventure."...

Summer reading ends with a trip around the world (07/30/11)
Storyteller Priscilla Howe joined area children at the Marshall Public Library to celebrate the end of a successful summer reading program. With a little help from puppets Trixie and "The Baby," the group of eager listeners heard stories from France, Australia and the United States...

Health Department discusses rent, appliances (07/26/11)
The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees and the Saline Public Health Fund Inc. Board of Trustees discussed office space at their regularly scheduled meetings on July 26. The board agreed to rent office space to Keough & Associates, an independent contractor, for the sum of $100 a month. ...

After 3 1/2 months, Slater clinic and basketball court have Grand Opening (07/02/11)
After 30 years the dream has become a reality, Mayor Stephen Allegri said of the Akeman-McBurney Medical Clinic in Slater. The community gathered Saturday morning, July 2, for the grand opening, and dedication ceremonies. "We feel blessed to be able to work with the people of Slater and surrounding areas," said Ron Ott, president and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital...

Health Department accepts bid for heating and cooling, announces open house (06/28/11)
The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting on June 28. The board unanimously approved a bid to improve the building's heating and cooling system. Board member Russ Donnell met with both Beerman Heating & Cooling and George's Heating & Cooling...

NEWSCOPE: Mental Health first aid training (05/13/11)
A 12-hour certified mental health first aid training course will be held at Powerhouse Community Development Corporation Office, the former career center building, at 1445 W. College St., in Marshall. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, as well as where and when to get help. ...

Library to receive computers, new look (04/13/11)
Patrons will soon be using new computers at Marshall Public Library. A grant from Missouri State Library, along with a 25 percent match from MPL, will allow for new laptops. During the board's meeting Tuesday, April 12, Director Amy Crump explained to board members, however, that their contribution may have to increase by $1,800 because the desired laptops couldn't be ordered...

Slater childhood center near completion, board adjusts responsibilities (04/04/11)
Things are still moving forward with the Early Childhood Center in Slater and the board set a preliminary goal of April 22 to finish several projects before it can be licensed. During the board's meeting Monday, April 4, Preschool teacher Becky Drummond said an early walk-through produced several tasks that need to be completed. ...

Library plans better accessibility by leaving Dewey Decimal behind (03/15/11)
If walls could talk, those in the Marshall Public Library won't be saying 'Paint me' much longer. This year the building will be updated with fresh paint and new carpeting, as well as a couple of designs that affect how patrons browse. In January, library board members approved a proposal that would change accessibility from the Dewey Decimal Classification system to a bookstore model, alleviating the challenges some have with deciphering call numbers, as patrons will be able to locate their books with new signage.. ...

Outdated policy addressed by library board, fundraiser begins for coffee shop (03/08/11)

Slow genealogy traffic originates new library hours (02/09/11)
Winter is often a slow time for businesses and Marshall Public Library is no exception. During the board meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 8, Director Amy Crump told board members that the genealogy staff has been reporting few visitors this winter. A proposal to adopt Winter Hours for the Maggie Duggins Genealogy Room was discussed...

Missouri public schools improve standing (01/20/11)
A recent report card for Missouri schools reveals that the state has slightly increased its standing since last year, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The "Quality Counts" report, Education Week's annual report on state-level public education improvements, reflected Missouri's national ranking jumping from 42 to 38. The state's overall grade bumped up to a "C" from a "C-minus."...

Slater schools approve election ballot (01/18/11)

Patron-Centered library design in early stages (01/12/11)
Library staff is making headway in the transition from the Dewey Decimal System to the bookstore model floor plan. Headings and subheadings have been chosen, according to Director Amy Crump who updated board members during their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 11. Staff members are now evaluating each book to determine where it goes...

Early literacy programs to provide activities for parents and children (01/12/11)
Encouraging early literacy -- the focus of Parents as Teachers and Marshall Public Library. Both organizations are joining together as PAT hosts Read Across America. This program is typically hosted March 2 by the National Education Association and is a national campaign to motivate every child in participating communities to read...

Two candidates may fill library board vacancies in February (01/11/11)

High number of students receive free or reduced school lunches (12/28/10)
According to a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, more than half of Saline County students were part of the Free and Reduced Lunch program in the 2009-2010 school year. With 3,859 students enrolled in a lunch program in general, 1,734 were eligible to receive free lunches and 394 were eligible to receive a reduced price. That amounted to 55 percent of Saline County students...

Board of Public Works approves change in utility rates (11/30/10)
Though residents will soon see a decrease in electric rates, approximately $2.60 per month, water and waste water rates will increase and nearly offset the balance. In their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30, Board of Public Works members re-examined the proposed changes to utility rates and approved the following: an eight percent increase in water rates, an increase in waste water rates by $2.66 per month and a decrease in electric rates by $2.60 per month...

Health Care facility takes shape (11/18/10)
Crews from Marshall Ready Mix, R.L. Construction and Thompson Construction continue work on the Slater Health Care Facility. Marshall Ready Mix poured concrete Thursday, Nov. 18, after sections of the parking lot have already set. The facility will be constructed in three phases at a cost of approximately $360,000...

Library board discards Dewey Decimal, loses board member (11/09/10)

Groundbreaking makes more space for area hospital (10/29/10)
Shovels broke the earth Friday, Oct. 29, for I-70 Community Hospital's groundbreaking ceremony. The Sweet Spring's hospital first opened its doors Nov. 16, 2005, and will soon begin construction on a new addition. "We're moving forward," said Dean Koch, advisory board president. "I'm thankful about it."...

Cody Samson: Memories materialize into book (10/13/10)
For Cody Samson, a visit to the hospital requires more than just a stethoscope pressed to the chest or a blood pressure check. Medical issues have been a part of Samson's life since he was born in 1990. He has dealt with them as they arrive and has led a satisfying life despite the hardships...

Heartland contributes to library's cause (09/24/10)
Heartland Medical Equipment presented Amy Crump, director of Marshall Public Library with a $1,175 check. The library has now raised more than $8,000 toward its new carpeting fund. Heartland held a bake sale and raffled off a recliner for the library's benefit. Pictured left to right are: (foreground) Sara Kirchhoff and Amy Crump, (seated) Dwayne McNeese and Doug Stone and (background) Jay Morrison, Brenda Miller, Karl Kirchhoff and Judy Riley. Not pictured are Kennie Warren and Barbra Seals...

Library makes headway on three-year plan (09/14/10)

Ground breaks in Slater (09/09/10)
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Sept. 9, for the new health care facility, in Slater. The project will consist of three phases and is estimated to cost roughly $360,000. "This is one of the greatest things that have happened to this community in a long time," said Mayor Stephen Allegri. "Today the dream became a reality."...

Public works separates in Sweet Springs (08/16/10)

Recliner raffled for library (08/10/10)
Heartland Medical Equipment will sell raffle tickets for a recliner in an effort to raise money for Marshall Public Library's flooring fund. Library board members met Tuesday, Aug. 10, and said tickets will be available for $1 a piece or six for $5. The recliner doubles as an automatic lift chair to assist individuals in standing. The chair is available to view at Heartland and will soon be displayed at the library...

Reverend gives "meaning" to Marshall Public Library (08/10/10)
Meaning of Life, a compilation of essays, was donated to Marshall Public Library Monday, July 26, by one of its contributors. Reverend Floyd Case, of Marshall, ordered copies for the library and presented the publication to Director Amy Crump. "We are so happy to add this to our collection," Crump said...

Participants bike for library funds (07/28/10)
Bells rang and streamers trailed from handlebars as children biked around Marshall High School's track. The Marshall Public Library's Bikes, Trikes and Hikes event, held Tuesday, July 27, got families active in raising funds for the library's new flooring...

Bids give school board pause (07/19/10)
Bids for the Early Childhood Center were slightly out of reach for the Slater Board of Education. Monday, July 19, the board opened bidding at 2 p.m. and discussed propositions at its meeting that evening. The lowest three bids came in at $1.4 million, $1.44 million and $1.4955 million and left board members with food-for-thought...

Library weighs patron preference versus policy precedent (07/14/10)
Her words were heartfelt, and Marshall Library Board understood her concern. Julie Hollabaugh addressed the board at its Tuesday, July 13, meeting with a request that the board reconsider its policy about display of materials. Her request and her approach earned her respect from the board, and the board debated the question of whether its policies should be rewritten, but ultimately decided not to make a change.

Slater adds a new course to dual credit program (06/30/10)

Kids at Marshall Public Library get splattered (06/28/10)
Tables that lined the yard were prepped with paper, trays of paint and intricate sponges. Marshall Public Library hosted Splash Painting Monday, June 28. At 6 p.m. children who take part in the summer reading program arrived in droves, donning over-sized shirts and ready to paint...

Marshall Public Library may gain technology for kids (06/28/10)
Another technology grant may be in Marshall Public Library's near future. A grant received last spring allowed the library to purchase two desktop computers for the circulation desk as well as four laptops for public use. The board held a special meeting Friday, June 25, to discuss the possibility of an Early Literacy Station...

Slater Board of Education dispels dual-credit myths (06/22/10)
Public concerns about the future of dual credit courses were voiced by members of Slater School Board during its meeting Tuesday, June 22. Members clarified that dual credit courses are classes in which a student can earn college credit hours in addition to satisfying high school credits. A misconception of these classes is that students are overloaded with a combination of high school and college curriculums, whereas dual credit provides one curriculum and rewards students with college credits...

Marshall Public Library continues summer reading program (06/10/10)
Marshall Public Library will host a youth activity Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. The summer reading program continues with Judi Barrett's "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" and includes activities for children of all ages. "No matter what age their kids are, parents can bring them here," Bobbie Mackey says. She is the library's Children's Coordinator and says there are arts and crafts activities planned as well...

Marshall Public Library receives grant to purchase new computers (05/12/10)
At their meeting Tuesday evening, May 11, Marshall Public Library board members learned that the library will soon be purchasing some new computers. Library Director Amy Crump said the library has been awarded a grant for $7,371 through an Institute of Museum and Library Services-Library Services and Technology Act grant, and must pay at least a 25 percent match, $1,842...

Former administrator sues Health Department board (05/12/10)
Gayle Thomas, former administrator of Saline County Health Department, has filed a civil suit against the department, alleging her firing was due to age discrimination and was undertaken in retaliation for complaints she made to and about a member of the department's board...

Saline County Health Department negotiates new, money-saving mortgage agreement (Update 11:13 a.m. April 16) (04/16/10)

Library board discusses attendance policy (04/13/10)
At their meeting Monday evening, April 12, Marshall Public Library board members discussed the creation of an attendance policy for themselves. Since the topic was discussed at the board's March meeting, board members John Carton, Ann Aulgur and Katye Elsea have formulated a rough draft of the policy. It states that board members who are absent from regular meetings three times consecutively or five times within a 12-month period are subject to removal from the board...

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