Stories from Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Both Tom Sampson, of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Kathy Green, of Wellness Adult Day Health Care Center, presented InterAgency Council members with information on the services each organization provides. Vocational Rehab is a state agency, Sampson said, and his goal is to get people back in the work force. Sampson primarily has 60 days to determine a participant's eligibility. He then assesses their potential and offers two predominant services: direct job placement and training...

Another day, another contact -- at least for participants of Saline County Leaders of Today. The SALT program continued with its fourth bi-weekly meeting Monday evening at Arrow Rock's J. Huston Tavern, this time to discuss hospitality and tourism as viable and growing industries for the region...

The Missouri Valley College Division of Fine Arts presents "An Evening of Music" with the MVC Concert Choir and Valley Voices at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, in Eckilson-Mabee Auditorium. A variety of music will be presented throughout the evening including "In That Great Getting' Up Mornin'," "Shenandoah/He's Gone Away," "The Prayer," "In The Wee Small Hours," and "Over the Rainbow."...

The annual Marshall school band ice cream social fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, in the Marshall High School commons. Bands will entertain guests throughout the event. The sixth grade band will perform at 6 p.m. The seventh grade band will perform at 6:30 p.m. The eighth grade band will perform at 7 p.m. and the MHS band will perform at 7:30 p.m...

MoDOT will close a section of Bluebird Trail in Saline County on Wednesday, April 27, to replace culverts under the roadway. The closure, located near the junction of Route O, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motorists must choose alternate routes during this time. The work is weather dependent and could be delayed or rescheduled...

The local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees will hold a rally from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at North Point Shelter in Indian Foothills Park. All Marshall Habilitation Center direct-care workers and their families are invited. Community members are welcome, too, according to organizers...

Rita Singleton, 73, of Sweet Springs, died Tuesday, April 27, 2011, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Sweet Springs.

Finale decided in last at-bat