Stories from Monday, April 18, 2011

One of the things Kelsey Forqueran is looking forward to as the 2011-2012 Missouri FFA secretary, is getting to inspire younger FFA members, just like former state officers once inspired her. "As a freshman some of my fondest memories are being at district or state activities where the state officers were there and they got to interact with us," she said. " I have always have been inspired by them to do well and really strive to reach my goals."...

It was standing room only during the Marshall City Council meeting Monday evening, April 18, as many came to witness city officials taking the Oath of Office. Mayor Mark Gooden, City Attorney Lin Alexander, Municipal Court Judge Edward McInteer, City Treasurer Diane Green, and council members Barbara Utlaut, Gabe Ramsey, Sam Moten, and Tom Hagedorn, who now represents Ward IV, were sworn after the city certified election results...

Ron Sayer directs the Marshall Community Chorus in its final performance of the 2010-2011 season. Sunday, April 17, concluded the 23rd season with "An American Songbook," an array of music that spans the American experience with genres from Southern Folk to Shaker and show tunes to patriotic songs...

After three years, organizers have decided to take it to the next step. The Marshall Market on the Square is "going pro" and making several changes to its lineup. Registered with the Missouri Farmer's Market Association and AgriMissouri, the market's beginnings as a once-a-month venue in 2008, on the courthouse lawn, proved to vendors and organizers that there was a strong interest for homegrown produce...

Carpenter goes distance to stop skid at 23 games

Santa Fe boys place third

Stella Ann Wilhite Gorrell, 72, of Marshall, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville. Funeral services are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

Robert L. (Bob) Bullington, 80, of rural Marshall, died Monday, April 18, 2011, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.