Community News

Friday, Nov. 2: 1st — H. Satterwhite/R. Dimond; 2nd — G. DeMoss/M. McIntosh; 3rd — B. Blair/S. Joy; 4th — E. Foster/B. Cleary. Tuesday, Nov. 6: 1st — H. Satterwhite/J. Hartley; 2nd — J. Robbins/M. Fenner. Friday, Nov. 9: 1st — H. Satterwhite/R. Dimond; 2nd — M. Sanders/A. Tobin; 3rd — E. Foster/J. Hartley...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Italian chef salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Roslyn Heights in Boonville. After lunch, a program titled “Preservation in Print” was given by Carole Schaefer, sharing the 2018 Marshall Writers’ Guild titled “Fact and Fiction, Past and Present.”...

The Marshall Chamber of Commerce has hired Ms. Mary Ann Piper, lifelong resident of Marshall, as the new executive director. Piper is currently office assistant in the chamber’s office. Previously, she was the manager and program supervisor of the Missouri Care Center for 19 years. Piper served with America Corp (VISTA), organizing new projects, Penny Campaign, Community Garden, and assisted with organizing the Prosperity Team...

In conjunction with the Marshall Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Christmas Parade, the First Christian Church is having its annual chili supper and silent auction. The church is located on the northeast corner of the square, so families can warm up with chili or vegetable soup before or after watching the parade...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Beef burrito; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

Ashton Reagles is among 11 University of Central Missouri senior students featured in the Fall 2018 Studio Art and Art Education Exhibition. The exhibit will be held Nov. 28 through Dec. 8 in the Art Center on Clark Street, located on the UCM campus in Warrensburg. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. All events are open to the public...

The Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra, in its 56th season, will once again join musical forces with The Marshall Community Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in their annual Christmas Celebration. The concert will be held in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of Bueker Middle School in Marshall and will begin at 2:30 p.m. ...

The theater faculty at Missouri Valley College invites you to step back in time to Victorian London with Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic as they present “A Christmas Carol: A One Man Show” Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre...

The Marshall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Martin Community Center on Friday, Nov. 2. The meeting began with hostesses Betty Stone, Christi Bentley and Elaine Osborn serving cookies, cake and apple cider. Before the opening ritual, Regent Raylene Cornine welcomed Jeanne LaRue and presented her with a 40-year membership certificate...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hotdog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Western egg and bacon sandwich; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal or oatmeal; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

The regular meeting of the Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was called to order by Regent Elaine Olson on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Wood & Huston Community Room in Marshall. Regent Olson opened the meeting and the opening ritual was led by Pat Hammer...

Melanie Fizer, DAII/CMA, was announced as employee of the month for October 2018 at Northwest Community Services. Fizer is a person who is very dedicated to her job. She is creative, thoughtful and shows kindness. She is a very good example for anyone working at NWCS, a press release from the company stated. ...

St. Peter Catholic School recently announced academic and attendance awards for the first quarter in the 2018-2019 school year. Pastor’s Honor Roll: Third grade — Breckin Bethel, Andrew Beumer, Clover Brizendine, Sophia Butner, Hudson Green, Megan Miles, Elsa Rahner and Jack Thompson. Fourth grade — Mabrie Bethel, Abby Cramer, Catarina Henke, Carson Johnson, Mattie Weaver and Beau Wilson. Fifth grade — Averi Bethel. Sixth grade — Ainsley McCracken. Eighth grade — Savannah Reinke and Drew Wilson...

It is the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas and time for the red kettles to return. The churches in Marshall will take turns ringing the Salvation Army Bell at Walmart, giving members of the community an opportunity to express compassion and a willingness to help those in need in the year to come...

The Marshall Lions Club’s regular meeting was called to order by President Nancy Harris on Monday, Oct. 22, at the club house. Senator Denny Hoskins was present as the guest of Jene Crook. Christina Case led the Pledge of Allegiance and Maureen Burks gave the opening prayer...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with pumpkin muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

Tuesday, Oct. 2: 1st — C. Peterson/H. Satterwhite; 2nd — Tie: G. DeMoss/A. Wilson; 3rd — B. Cleary/M. Reeder. Friday, Oct. 5: 1st — C. Peterson/E. Foster; 2nd — R. Dimond/H. Satterwhite; 3rd — J. Hartley/A. Fenner; 4th — B. Blair/M. McIntosh. Friday, Oct. 12:...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Colby egg omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or egg; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon and meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Chez Trappeur Bistro in Arrow Rock. After lunch, Myra Christopher, who recently retired from the Center for Practical Bioethics, presented this month’s program on “When More Is Not Better” with focus on the end-of-life decisions families and patients face...

The regular meeting of the Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was called to order by Regent Elaine Olson on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Wood & Huston Community Center in Marshall. Regent Olson opened the meeting, and the opening ritual was led by Pat Hammer...

Tina King, DAIII/CMA, was announced as employee of the month for September 2018 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, King is always there when staff needs assistance no matter what else she has to do. She makes the time to listen to staff’s questions/concerns and works with staff to resolve issues...

For more than 50 years, the Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary Ambassadors have hosted a Holiday Bazaar to raise funds for Fitzgibbon Hospital. The event has changed in its makeup and its location through the years, but it is always a great time for a good cause! The vendor booths, silent auction and bake sale begin at the Martin Community Center at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. ...

Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday, Oct. 9. Regent Dorothy Teeter opened the meeting, led the opening prayer and gave the pledge. Roll call of officers showed eight present, two excused and one absent. The Spiritual Guide was read by Virginia Sprigg. The spiritual committee reported that several attended the first Saturday rosary on Saturday, Oct. 3...

Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 315 S. Conway Ave. in Marshall, invites the public to join them in worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ronda Matthews as their new pastor.

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the prayer offered by Steve Hartwig, President Elect Marty Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 20 members in attendance...

Saline County United Way will host a Hymn Festival at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, at First United Methodist Church, located at 225 E. Arrow St. in Marshall. This event is part of the organization’s effort to reach out to members of the faith community to provide information about its work in Saline County...

On Sunday, Oct. 28, Dennis Rader will perform a free comedy show at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 8 N. Odell Ave. in Marshall. Rader has been in the music entertainment business for more than 35 years, serving as both a hillbilly comedian and as an ordained music minister, and will offer entertainment for audiences of all ages...

The 45th annual conference of the Silver Haired Legislature took place at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Oct. 16-18. The 103 delegates in attendance chose their top five priorities and formulated plans to advocate for senior issues during the coming legislative session...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Strawberry chicken salad, italian bread; spring salad mix, cheese cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

Contributed image: On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Arrow Rock DAR Chapter was honored to have guest speaker Myra Christopher, bioethics pioneer and retired CEO of Kansas City’s Center for Practical Bioethics. Pictured are Christopher and chapter member Parilee Jackson...

Burrell Behavioral Health is now providing Medication First treatment and opioid use disorder treatment services for opioid-abuse clients in its central region, as well as outpatient substance use disorder services for addiction. The Medication First model of treatment subscribes to the belief that if a person with OUD can be treated with medication from the outset — and quickly stop taking the opioids they have become addicted to — it will allow for more effective individualized treatment once they’re stabilized. ...

The Marshall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Pennytown Church for a historical program on Friday, Oct. 5. All guests were welcomed by Virginia Huston, and Clarence Lawrence and his wife. A prayer of welcome was given by Huston. Regent Raylene Cornine conducted a short DAR ritual before the program...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the prayer offered by Steve Hartwig, Club President Elect Marty Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 18 members and 10 guests in attendance...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Chicken nachos with white queso; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

The Salt Fork Pachyderm Club will hold a meet-and-greet-the-candidates event on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. All candidates on Saline County’s Nov. 6 general election ballot have been invited to attend and participate in this event...

The Marshall Lions Club held its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 8, at the club house. President Nancy Harris called the meeting to order with six members present. David Diehm led the Pledge of Allegiance and Dennis Hunter gave the opening prayer. The minutes from the Oct. 1 meeting were approved unanimously...

The Rev. Melanie Dees Campbell of Ark Ministries led a one-day fundraiser last Friday, Oct. 5, for the Marshall Ministerial Alliance benevolent fund and the MSSDAR Light of Love project to raise funds toward the purchase of a search and rescue dog, that will stay in Missouri, for Missouri Task Force 1...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Chicken biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Western egg and bacon sandwich; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal or oatmeal; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

An organization of Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois municipal utilities has honored Marshall Municipal Utilities General Manager Kyle Gibbs with its Paul Jensen Individual Achievement Award.  The award, presented by the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA), recognizes an employee of an alliance member utility who has been an active participant in alliance affairs for at least five years, and accomplished special achievements for his/her utility...

Tuesday, Sept. 4: 1st — G. Moss/S. Repp; 2nd — B. Blair/M. McIntosh; 3rd — D. Diehm/C. Diehm. Friday, Sept. 7: 1st — C. Peterson/J. Hartley; 2nd — K. Esser/M. South; 3rd and 4th — Tie: S. Robbins/G. DeMoss and R. Dimond/M.McIntosh. Tuesday, Sept. 11:...

The Marshall Lions Club held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, at the club house. President Nancy Harris called the meeting to order with 11 members in attendance. Brad Straub led the Pledge of Allegiance and Hugh Harvey gave the opening prayer...

Pastor Jerry Scott and the congregation of Olivet Free Will Baptist Church invite the community to attend homecoming services on Sunday, Oct. 7, located on the corner of North Franklin Avenue and West High Street in Marshall. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 10 a.m. and morning worship will begin at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Willie Harlow as the guest speaker...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Chedda-Toni with italian bread; Strawberry chicken salad, italian bread; spring salad mix, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

On Friday, Oct. 5, at the Martin Community Center, beginning at 6 p.m., the Mar-Saline Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring a candidate forum for those seeking county positions and are facing opposition. The positions are Prosecutor, Recorder of Deeds, and Circuit Clerk. The goal of the forum is for voters in Saline County to meet and ask questions of those seeking office. Those running unopposed are welcome and will be given time to speak, but will not entertain questions...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon and meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock. After lunch, Barbara Thieman presented the program honoring Constitution Week on drawing up the Constitution in Philadelphia on May 25, 1787...

The Marshall Lions Club held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 10, at the club house. President Nancy Harris called the meeting to order with 15 members in attendance. Christina Case led the Pledge of Allegiance and Dennis Hunter gave the opening prayer...

The Missouri Valley College community will celebrate homecoming 2018 festivities Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7, on the MVC campus. The homecoming theme is “Follow the Stars Home.” Activities include the annual torch run/Ed Leslie 5K run and 1-mile walk, homecoming bonfire, alumni banquet, 50-Plus Club breakfast, homecoming parade, pre-game tailgate, MVC Athletic Hall of Fame reception and luncheon, a schedule of Viking athletic events, and the Ken Gibler all player reunion/alumni and friends mixer.. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

The regular meeting of the Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Stone Hedge Golf Club, where they met with the Missouri State Regent, the Missouri Pioneers, the Marshall Chapter and the Osage Chapter...

The Northwest High School seniors, in Hughesville, will be hosting a homecoming dinner on Friday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. The dinner will be served by the Northwest High School seniors and will include barbecue beef, barbeque pork, baked beans, baked potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, pie, cake and tea for a nominal fee...

English I students of Ms. Tracy Crumbaugh took part in a video essay contest sponsored by National Rural Education Association (NREA) in the spring of 2018.  Students were divided into groups of three to create a video essay that answered the following prompt: Rural schools are often the center of the community. ...

Meet Heather Rohde, another success story in the Marshall community. If you were to meet Rohde on the street and ask her what she does, she would tell, with pride, that she works at the Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Museum. Rohde’s employment journey first began in 2009 when she began working at the Center for Human Services (CHS) Saline County Workshop. ...

Elena Hodges, DAIII/CMA, was announced as employee of the month for August 2018 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, Hodges brings a new flavor to the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. She works hard to be the best DAIII she can be. Hodges is dedicated to her work and makes sure that the shift has adequate coverage to meet the needs of the individuals...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. The meeting was called to order by president Gabe Ramsey. The pledge was led by Jim Deutsch and the prayer was led by Jack Lenz. There were 22 members and three guests in attendance. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Colby egg omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or egg; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

Lloyd Bentley, of rural Marshall, will be 90 years young on Monday, Oct. 1.  His family is requesting a card shower to honor this milestone.  Cards and well wishes will reach him at 28512 Watermill Rd., Marshall, MO 65340.    

The Marshall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Stone Hedge Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 7, for lunch and installation of the new officers for the beginning of the next two-year term. After lunch, Regent Raylene Cornine opened the meeting with the ritual and salute to the flags...

The Country Patchwork Quilt Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. There will be approximately 100 quilts on display with featured artist Shirley Guier...

Saline County United Way will host a kick-off luncheon on Friday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian fellowship hall, located at 710 E. Yerby St. in Marshall. This campaign will include 14 nonprofits working in Saline County every day. The campaign goal for this year is $60,000...

The Saline County Pachyderm Club will meet in the Wood & Huston Community Room on Thursday, Sept. 20. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Erin Williams from the Marshall School Board...

Sunday, Sept. 23, will be a special day at Marshall Church of the Nazarene, located at the corner of Arrow and Miami streets in Marshall. It has been designated as “Back to School Bash” day, and will be a fun day for all ages — moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends...

Powerhouse Ministries is hosting a church musical on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. located at 263 W. Morgan St. in Marshall. This musical will feature the Powerhouse Praise Team, New Life Praise Team, St. Paul Baptist Church, and top musicians and singers in the area including Mike Miller, Latoya Stephenson-Spillman, Robert Poindexter Jr. and more...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Strawberry chicken salad, italian bread; spring salad mix, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...