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Holden High School Class of 1959 held their class reunion in Holden
recently and made a sizeable contribution to the Holden Public Library
in memory of deceased classmates.Those honored with a $1,000 donation from the class were Larry Allen Jones, Feb. 18, 1941-Sept. 13, 1965; David Earl McNeel, Dec. 30, 1940-Nov. 23, 1994; Charles E. Nayor, May 6, 1941-Jan. 26, 1997; William K. (Bill) Ramey, Jan. 31, 1941-Nov. 8, 2001; Edward Lee Schroder, June 28, 1941-Aug. 10, 1985; Kenneth Anthony Taylor, Dec. 22, 1941-Jan. 15, 1991. The memorial contribution was presented to Scotty Walker of the Holden Library last Wednesday. See The Image For Full News Coverage The
Holden R-III School Board, meeting Aug. 4, reviewed last year’s
goals and reviewed the schools Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
(CSIP) which are the district’s goals and the board’s goals
combined.Following a presentation by Donna Fizer, the board suggested making several changes and additions to outlined goals. In the buildings and grounds objectives, they added identifying facility needs and preparing for growth of the district. In the financial objectives, the agreed to add setting a tax levy for the purpose of keeping teacher’s salaries competitive with surrounding districts and upgrading facilities. The board also discussed the possibility of distributing academic letters to high school students for academic achievement, submitting more pictures to the local newspaper to promote student accomplishment and sharing more information with the public. they also discussed putting the budget on the website, providing more access to computers at the elementary and intermediate levels and continuing middle school after school clubs. Dr. Lindell Harrison, superintendent, also suggested formally adopting the goals at the Aug. 16 regular meeting. The board also voted not to participate in the MSBA audio conference but Harrison did announce that new Sunshine Law booklets will be ordered from the secretary of state for board member use. In other business, it was announced a breakfast for new teachers will be held at Harmony House on Friday, Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m. See The Image For Full News Coverage By Trina Davidson |
Kingsville High School welcomes a new principal for the 2004-05 school
year. Lorna Warren assumed her position as principal on August 2. “I am excited about coming to Kingsville because it is a chance for me to grow professionally,” explained Warren. “I grew up in a small community. It seems like there’s always a friend or family member just around the corner to help you out.” Warren spent the past 15 years teaching and coaching in the Higginsville School District. She is certified in K-12 physical education/health and 7-9 social studies. Her coaching responsibilities have included girl’s basketball at various levels, boy’s and girl’s high school track, and high school volleyball. “The veteran teachers here have been wonderful, and I look forward to meeting all of the new teachers,” added Warren. “School hasn’t even started yet and I’m already finding out what a great faculty and staff I have.” In May 2004, Warren received her education specialist degree in administration from Central Missouri State University. Prior to that, she earned her master’s degree in secondary education. Warren continues to reside in Higginsville with her 10-year old daughter, Casey. See The Image For Full News Coverage By Trina Davidson Two
additional city employees are assisting the Holden Street Department
crews to speed up completion of road repairs due to the sewer replacement
project.“The sewer line work is complete,” explained Terry Hedglin, mayor of Holden. “Our goal now is to complete the road repair project by the end of September.” The first phase of the repairs involved laying an asphalt cap over the immediate areas dug in the street. Having completed this phase, the crews are now in the process of laying asphalt over the entire street, covering the cap area. According to Hedglin, the repairs are being made to the streets in the same order that the sewers were replaced. Those streets dug up first for sewer replacement will receive the asphalt repair first; the later jobs will follow. “The funds required to repair the roads are being paid for through the sewer bond and grant,” added Hedglin. “The city of Holden is not out any money for these repairs.” See The Image For Full News Coverage
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