Stories from Wednesday, November 8, 2017

During Slater City Council's regular session Tuesday, Nov. 7, the council heard an update on city employee health insurance, the mayor's report and approved a revised fiscal year 2017 budget. Jim Duncan with Group Insurance Services presented information to the Slater City Council about group health insurance for city employees. He said the current plan renewal is with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City...

The next musical produced by the Missouri Valley College Theatre Department brings something as new for the cast and crew as it will for audiences. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last 5 Years” explores a five-year relationship both chronologically and also in reverse. While the two-person cast originally portrays a male and female character, MVC’s cast will reflect a lesbian couple...

On Saturday, Nov. 4, another Saline County family farm was welcomed into the Century Farm program. During a Saline County 4-H banquet, the Young-Holder Farm was officially recognized. The farm — located approximately three miles northwest of Nelson — was established after Robert Young purchased 40 acres of land in September of 1855. He acquired another 26 acres in February 1891 and 20.5 acres in June 1893...

The Mid-Day Optimist Club is once again hosting its annual coat drive. Now through Nov. 18, the club is accepting any new or gently worn coats, hats or gloves to help children in Saline County. The Marshall Public Schools S.A.F.E. Program will distribute donated items to children throughout the county, such as Slater, Sweet Springs and Marshall. ...

Those interested in having an author sign copies of his book later this month will have to wait a little longer. A book reading and signing of “You Can Understand the Revelation” by the Rev. Dr. Vernon Maxted — originally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Marshall Public Library — has been postponed...

According to an audit report released by Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway, evidence suggests approximately $26,000 is missing from a sheriff’s office in a neighboring county. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Galloway released a report of the Chariton County Sheriff’s Office — the county borders Saline to the northeast. The sheriff initiated the audit after discovering questionable activity, a press release stated. At least $26,000 was allegedly stolen from July 2015 through May 2017...

Sunday, Oct. 29: Before noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support. After noon, Saline County Ambulance District 3 treated and transported one person experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced life support...

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 3:00 p.m. — A Marshall Police Department dispatcher contacted officers in regard to a male subject who had been arrested previously on Oct. 31, and was still in the custody of the MPD and had two active warrants. Officers read the warrants to the male subject to include a show cause warrant with an original charge of tampering and a show cause warrant with an original charge of failure to stop at a stop sign. ...

Receipts: 941 Week Ago: 1014 Year Ago: 519 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold mostly steady. Demand was good for steers and moderate to light for heifers. The yearling market is finding very strong support from the sharply higher fed cattle trade that has occurred over the last two weeks. ...

We’ve seen it too much lately. Normal people going about their normal lives and suddenly finding themselves in the midst of total chaos caused by some psycho. The concert-goers in Las Vegas … The bicyclists in Manhattan … The worshippers in Sutherland, Texas. Normal people caught up in some demented person’s carnage...

Prior to its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7, Slater City Council held a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant project it partnered on with Marshall-Saline Development Corporation. Assistant City Administrator Gene Griffith said this project was to build four habilitation center houses in Slater and two in Marshall...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with 17 members present. President Elect Charles Ferguson conducted the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.   Jack Lenz offered the prayer.  The final report from the Missouri Valley College Rodeo concession stands was presented by Treasurer Marty Smith. The proceeds after expenses were $3,460. These dollars, along with the proceeds from the club’s annual chili supper, will be used for donations to many youth related causes in Marshall and Saline County. The Marshall Kiwanis Club expresses its gratitude for the generous support from numerous residents.. ...

Harold R. Deal, 80, of Laclede, formerly of Saline County, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center in Brookfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with Pastor Stephen Cardwell officiating. ...

John Roy Schieszer Jr., 97, a long-time resident of Independence, passed away Nov. 2, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at the East Independence Community of Christ church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Speaks Suburban Chapel, 816-373-3600...

James E. Mendenhall, 92, of Slater, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Chuch in Slater, with the Rev. Bruce Hess officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Memorials are suggested to Slater Veterans Park...

Berkeley J. “B.J.” Hall, 82, of rural Marshall, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church southeast of Marshall. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ...

Two Owls named all-conference

MVC Round-up: Basketball (M/W), Soccer (M)