Stories from Wednesday, June 27, 2007

State Rep, Shirley Palmer, 4th district, has announced the passage of Senate Bill 324 during the recently concluded legislative session. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed the bill on May 9 with the legislation to become law on July 1. The Palmer amendment to SB 324 dealt with unlawful sexual relations with students by educators and extended the age of legal protection of students through high school graduation...

Tribune Staff Report _ Area job seekers are invited to bring their resumés and put their best feet forward at the 2007 Job Fair on Saturday in Nevada, Mo. A wide variety of area employers will be present at the job fair, which takes place from 9 a.m. ...

Uniontown Junior Senior High School teacher Norm Conard recently received two awards from the National State Teachers of the Year organization during a ceremony on June 22 at the Truman Library in Independence, Mo. Conard, a social sciences and video production teacher, was also inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame earlier this month during induction ceremonies in Emporia. ...

UNIONTOWN -- A new student incentive program at Uniontown Junior Senior High School has proven to be successful, USD 235 officials said. The district recently completed the first year of the Eagle Pride Achievement Card program, in which students who exhibit good behavior, achieve passing grades, and attend classes regularly are presented with rewards such as early dismissals for lunch and homework passes. ...

Infectious diseases and potential bioterrorism threats are on the rise. The recent incident involving a man who traveled with drug-resistant tuberculosis reminds us that public health agencies and law enforcement must work together to keep our communities safe...

Bradley Martin of Fort Scott and Angela Johnson of Pierre, South Dakota were married on May 23 at the Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Pierre, with Reverend Jack Benjamin officiating. The bride is the daughter of Dave and Connie Johnson of Pierre. ...