Stories from Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Crystal D. Hancock/Daily Mail Ricochet, country music recording artists, performed for the big Bushwhacker musical finale on Saturday night, presented by Missouri Eagle Beverage, LLC. Fans of the band were very excited to see them and many commented on how impressed they were with the performance. Ricochet's performance was based on music with depth, powerful harmonies and outstanding musicianship...

Crystal D. Hancock/Daily Mail Ricochet, country music recording artists, performed for the big Bushwhacker musical finale on Saturday night, presented by Missouri Eagle Beverage, LLC. Fans of the band were very excited to see them and many commented on how impressed they were with the performance. Ricochet's performance was based on music with depth, powerful harmonies and outstanding musicianship...

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail Indecision surrounds a request for rezoning on Osage. Tuesday night, the city council voted 3-2 to send the measure back to the planning commission to reconsider during their July 9 meeting, and to look at changing the zoning of all the property in the area from the M-2, heavy industry, to C-3, general commercial, instead of just the single lot. Bill Gillette, Mike Hutchens and Russ Kemm voted yes. Bill Edmonds and Tim Wells voted no...

n Black bears were once considered almost extinct in the state. Special to the Daily Mail COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are studying the status of black bears in Missouri. Black bears were abundant in the state during the 18th and 19th centuries, but have been considered almost extinct in Missouri since the late 19th century. The results of the MU study will be used by the Missouri Department of Conservation to help manage Missouri's black bear population...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail A short paragraph appeared in the Sunday Herald-Tribune classified ad section this week. "$500 Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the June 6 break-in, theft and fire at EMS Guns and Ammo. All replies strictly confidential. Please call (417) 667-6600."...

The Nevada Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the annual Bushwhacker Horseshoe Contest early Saturday morning. Many competitors attended the event, even a few out-of-towners. Above, Justin Riggs of Lacine, Kan., takes his turn at a toss. Participants of all ages really enjoyed the horseshoe contest. "Hope to come again next year. It has been a lot of fun," Riggs said...

The Nevada Public Library held its first "Wowsome Wednesday" summer program last week, June 13. The six-week program is themed on collecting clues to solve library mysteries. The first gathering was filled with a magic show, conducted by Magician Marty Hahn. ...

100 years ago Bible school work SEDALIA, Mo. -- At yesterday's meeting of the Missouri Convention of Christian churches, Mrs. A.A. Barton of Kansas City, Mo., had charge of the primary session of the Bible school department. Music in the primary room was presented by Miss Lelia Cunningham of Kanasas City, assisted by Miss Mollie Hughes of Independence. Miss Nannie Hopper of St. Louis spoke on the Cradle Roll...

This past week the community had what appeared to be a highly successful Bushwhacker Days celebration. It is good for the community to hold events of this type. Since the community honored me, it is only appropriate to express some of my thoughts. Words are not adequate for sharing my feelings. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The first official shoe has dropped in the game of musical conferences as the Carthage school board voted to accept an invitation to the Central Ozark Conference Monday. Now the question is, what happens next? According to Monett Superintendent Dr. Charles Cudney, it's not an invitation for Nevada to join the Big 8...

The Nevada Tiger baseball team recently concluded the season with its annual awards banquet. (From left) Ben Fisher received the Most Improved Player, Colby Shepherd and Jordan Kerbs were co-Defensive Players of the Year, and Jerrod Alexander was the Tough as Nails winner. Cody Thompson (not pictured) was the Offensive Player of the Year...

Alfonso and Trisha Camberos, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Hayden Eugene Camberos. Hayden was born at 12:50 p.m., June 14, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 18 inches...

Brian and Lanna Matthews, Marion, Ark., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brianna Meredith Matthews. Brianna was born at 5 p.m., May 31, 2007, at Baptist Womens Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

Daniel and Melissa Williams, Carthage, Mo., and Brayden, Trevyn and Rheagan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Addison Paige Williams. Addison was born at 1:27 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2007, at Freeman hospital, Joplin, Mo. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19.25 inches...