Stories from Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Area high school basketball scores for Monday, Dec. 5

An Excelsior Springs man suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 70, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Forrest E. Livingston, 75, suffered minor injuries and was taken by Sweet Springs Ambulance to I-70 Community Hospital in Sweet Springs for treatment...

JEFFERSON CITY - As snow continues to fall across the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use caution when traveling in inclement weather. This is the first winter weather event of the season for many Central Missouri drivers, and there are ways to prepare for driving on wet or snowy roadways:...

Wilma L. Cornine, 88, of Nelson, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

Linda Lou O'Brien, 64, of rural Preston, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

Helen Kay Alexander, 75, of rural Marshall, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at her home. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Blackwater Church of Christ in Blackwater. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to Fitzgibbon-Mary Montgomery Hospice in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

2010 SURE Sign-up has begun, SURE is the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program that provides assistance to producers who have suffered an overall revenue loss due to disaster conditions. To be eligible, participants must have: --Had crop insurance or NAP coverage on all economically significant crops in their operation...

Standley goes 5-0 during meet

Prep Hoops Round-up

Thomas Allen Carrender, 85, life-long resident of Sweet Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs, with Pastor Dan Wing officiating. ...

Flossie Hayes, 92, of Marshall, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, with Rev. Vernon Maxted officiating. Friends may call Thursday at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

James M. (Jim) Nisely, 86, of Marshall, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at The Living Center in Marshall. Memorial graveside service with military rites will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Ridge Park Cemetery, with Rev. Jesse L. Spurgin officiating. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Foundation. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

County Clerk Debbie Russell announced a permanent change in polling places at the regular Saline County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. As of the February 2012 elections, Ward 1 will vote at the Martin Community Center at 1985 S. Odell Ave. in Marshall, and Ward 3 will vote at First United Methodist Church 225 E. Arrow St. in Marshall...

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and E-edition December 6. On page 2: Health Talk Column (Karen Collins): "Questions about meals for whole family and pumpkin nutrients" On page 3: Advice from Annie's Mailbox: "Toilet paper habit causes hygiene concern"...

Peggy Green, of Marshall Floral and Gifts on the northwest corner of the square, stands next to one of three local angel trees sponsored by Saline County Foster and Adopt group. Members of the community who would like to provide gifts for underprivileged children can visit Green, Wood and Huston Bank on the square or Community Bank on South Odell Avenue...

BASIC, a local contemporary Christian music band, will hold its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in First Christian Church on the northeast corner of the Marshall square. The program will also give area residents an opportunity to get into the spirit of giving which so much characterizes the holiday season, according to a news release from the band...

More than 30 people attended the 20th annual Tree of Life lighting ceremony at Fitzgibbon Hospital on Dec. 6. Hospital workers hung ornaments on the tree in honor of those who had passed this year. Hanging an ornament can be a "solemn step in providing healing for someone who's lost someone they care about," according to Hospice Director Roberta Griffitt...

Slater City Council voted to participate in a county-economic plan through Zimmer Real Estate Services and Marshall-Saline Development Corporation at the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Since August, MSDC Director Bill Riggins has attempted to rally support throughout the county for an economic plan. Once contracted, Zimmer will complete a nine-month study on Saline County, which will ideally attract new businesses to the area...