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The Monday Club met Nov. 9 at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, in Marshall, with 17 members present. Everyone signed the guest book with a sign “Thou Shalt Wear a Mask” Hygieness 20:20. Henrietta Fenner entertained everyone with lively music as they entered the meeting...

The following are school menus for the week of Nov. 23-27, 2020: Hardeman Schools Monday — B: Sausage and toast. L: Corn dog, tots, corn, fruit, bread. Tuesday — B: Breakfast pizza. L: Roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, roll, fruit...

The regular meeting of the Optimist Club of Marshall was held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Robyn Leimkuehler called the meeting to order, Kenneth Ray Clause gave the invocation, and Annie Collier led in the pledge of Allegiance...

Hardeman School Monday — B: Cereal and toast. L: Sloppy Joes sandwich, fries, corn, fruit. Tuesday — B: Pancakes. L: Soft shell chicken fajitas w/ lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese; refried beans, pudding. Wednesday — B: Pop Tarts. L: Pork chop, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread...

The Arrow Rock Chapter NSDAR met Oct. 20 at Brown’s Chapel in Arrow Rock. The meeting opened with members reciting the Ritual. Standing committee reports were given as follows: Becky Reilly - President General’s Address, Carole Schaefer - National Defense Report, Nan Schaefer - A Conservation Minute. Treasurer Parilee Jackson gave the treasury report...

SEDALIA — The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at State Fair Community College will host a free one-hour webinar for small business owners needing guidance to obtain forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as part of the CARES Act pandemic recovery. The webinar will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12...

On Thursday evening, Oct. 29, The Sedalia Police Department released a statement via Facebook in regard to receiving a phone call at 10:15 a.m. for a suspicious death on 1721 S. Harrison Ave. According to the statement, “Upon arrival officers checked the residence for victims and located two males that were deceased. ...

With respect to social distancing, the Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, at First Presbyterian Church on East North Street. Chad Unterreiner offered the invocation, and newly elected Club President Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with nine members in attendance...

Marshall Writers’ Guild members held their regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Lakeview shelter house at Indian Foothills Park as the meeting room at Marshall Public Library was closed because of the COVID-19 virus. Present were members Melanie Dees Campbell, Carol Raynor, Carole Schaefer, Sidney Sullivan, Virginia Sprigg, Naomi Campbell, Edward Richards and Holly Forsman...

On Oct. 14, the Daughters of Isabella met at the Knights of Columbus Hall for their monthly meeting. They followed the COVID-19 guidelines. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

Miami School Monday — B: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk. L: Vegetable soup, corn bread, crackers, fruit, milk. Tuesday — B: Pancakes, fruit, milk. L: BBQ chicken, roll, corn, fruit, milk. Wednesday — B: Oatmeal w/ toppings, fruit, milk. L: Ravioli, roll, green beans, fruit, milk...

With respect to social distancing, the Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, Oct. 13, at First Presbyterian Church on East North St. Charles Ferguson offered the invocation, and Club President Elect Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 11 members and two guests in attendance...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Robyn Leimkuehler called the meeting to order. Kenneth Ray Clause gave the invocation, and Barbara Pennock led in the Pledge of Allegiance...

Miami School Monday — B: Scrambled eggs w/ cheese, toast, fruit, milk. L: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, crackers, fruit, milk. Tuesday — B: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, milk. L: Hot dog on bun, chips, French fries, carrots, fruit, milk...

The Arrow Rock Chapter NSDAR met Sept. 15 at the Arrow Rock State Park, after suspended meetings following the February 2020 meeting. Members enjoyed reuniting and enjoyed sack lunches in the lovely setting. Safety protocols — distancing and wearing masks were followed by all...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by President Robyn Leimkuehler. Gary Pennock gave the invocation, and Gary Grote led the Pledge of Allegiance...

Elizabeth DuBois’ debut historical novel “Louisa” casts a spell from the cover picture throughout the daily journal entries of 19-year-old Louisa Wilton as she travels from Laurens, S.C., to the Wilds of Alabama during 1818-1819. The author beautifully captures the language of the period, the history of the area, and entices the thoughts and feelings of Louisa as she goes through her rite of passage on this expedition...

In 1966 a Marshall theater group began; soon it was named for Miss Mary W. Fisher, a Marshall High School drama and English teacher who retired in 1947, having taught for 50 years. In the early 1980s the name was changed to Marshall Community Theater and continued performing at least two shows a year, often a dinner theater, plus encouraging drama in Marshall and area schools. ...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15 at The First Presbyterian “Rock” Church on East North Street. Following invocation led by Gary Fetter, club President Elect Sharon Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 15 members and one guest in attendance...

The Daughters’ of Isabella meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall with social distancing and face masks. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon, Tuesday Sept. 8, at First Presbyterian “Rock” Church. Following the invocation led by Steve Hartwig, Club President Elect Sharon Crawford led The Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 13 members in attendance...