Stories from Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Marshall school board held its second work session Tuesday, Jan. 17, to learn how the district is addressing relatively low student achievement. The focus at an earlier meeting was achievement at the elementary level. Tuesday, it was Bueker Middle School, Marshall High School and Saline County Career Center in the spotlight...

Slater residents may have to write in a Ward II candidate for the upcoming city council election. The sign-up period closed on Jan. 17, and a Ward II resident has not volunteered. "Ward II we'll leave as a write in," said Mayor Stephen Allegri. "Unless I appoint someone."...

Changes were made to the Marshall Police Personnel Board during the Marshall City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17, as some of the appointments had expired, according to Mayor Mark Gooden.

Marshall High School Prinicipal Jeff Kramer has turned in his resignation. Kramer, who succeeded previous Principal Carol Smith in 2009, said family issues prompted the move. He added that he has nothing but good words to say about MHS, the Marshall school district and the community...

The Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission will be in Marshall on Thursday, Jan. 19, at noon to gather community input for the compilation of the 2012 Community Economic Development Strategy for the four-county region covering Lafayette, Johnson, Pettis and Saline counties. The meeting will be held at the Marshall Municipal Utilities building at 1455 W. Arrow St.

County Road and Bridge Supervisor Justin Cowart reported the county expect to receive an electronic transfer of $4,803 toward the total cost of the 2011 flood from SEMA. The county already received $14,256 in December. Cowart explained the funding will help the county repair "above and beyond what was there, to keep it from getting damaged again."...

In November 1910, George and Leona Maupin Ash, who married earlier that spring, purchased an 80-acre farm and home from Richard Winslow for $10,000.

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition January 17. On page 2: Health Talk Column (Karen Collins): "Questions about snacking and weight control and frozen spinach" On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox: "Writer expects blowup if fickle girlfriend attends reunion"...

Registration for spring classes at Saline County Career Center is up and running, and this semester students once again have plenty of courses to choose from. The Spring 2012 guide, available both online and at the SCCC office, highlights courses in seven major subjects including computer, medical, arts and crafts, personal enrichment, business and industry, and cooking. ...

Prep Hoops Round-up

Standley finishes third for Marshall

Helen Williams Gooden, 88, of Marshall, formerly of Malta Bend, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

Area high school basketball scores for Monday, Jan. 16