Stories from Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Clara Louise Davis, 82, of Marshall, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with Rev. Russ Johnson and Rev. Ken Randolph officiating. ...

The Saline County 911 Commission accepted an insurance bid and formed a committee to handle discussions with Septagon at their Thursday, Aug. 14, meeting. The commission accepted an insurance coverage bid from Merlin Aldredge of Meuschke Agency. The Board accepted the proposal from Aldredge for needs on general liability; public officials/directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, automobile coverage, workers' compensation and a blanket policy covering all board members and the director.. ...

At their regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, Saline County Commissioners noted the non-renewal of more than 70 business licenses, with a value of about $2,300. Commissioners pointed out, however, that in most cases, the non-renewals represent business name changes that resulted in a new license issued, or businesses from out of town that don't do much business with the county to begin with...

Members of the Saline County Preservation Board met Monday, Aug. 18, to continue discussion of selection of an architect for the courthouse renovation project. The process of selecting an architect has slowed progress for the group in recent weeks. Collection of taxes for the project does not begin until October 1; actual funds will likely not be available until late in the year or early in 2009...

A half-dozen members of Saline County Shrine Club spent several hours Thursday, Aug. 14, manning a concession stand at the Missouri State Fair. Russ Cooksey, president of the group, said they work with Sedalia's Shrine Club every year, keeping the stand open 24 hours a day during the fair...

There have been a few tweaks to the district calendar this year. Early dismissals on Wednesday afternoons -- at 2:15 p.m. -- will continue, allowing teachers time to collaborate on ways to help students succeed, but professional development activities have been arranged so there will be fewer 12:30 p.m. ...

There's still time and room to fill up the Little Schoolhouse in the lobby of The Marshall Democrat-News with school supplies for needy students. The drive will continue until Aug. 22. Items suggested are regular-size notebook paper, #2 pencils, erasers, scissors, regular-size Elmer's Glue and crayons. Cash donations will also be accepted...

Cub Scouts Pack 45 will hold a "Good Deed Fundraiser" in the Wal-Mart parking lot Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $2.75, patrons will get a hot dog, chips and drink. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds from both events will stay in the community...

Despite losing three seniors who led the Marshall girls' golf team to second place in the NCMC Tournament a year ago, head coach John Weaver feels good about the current edition of the Lady Owls. "The returnees look like they played over the summer," he said. "They're shooting pretty well. The scores are about as low as they were at the end of last year."...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition Tuesday, August 19 On page 2: "Nutrition Wise" columnist Karen Collins answers questions on ovarian cancer, weekend calorie splurges and jicama preparation. Also stories from the Associated Press, covering new angioplasty procedures, miracle gum and the thought that God can cure the incurable...