Stories from Wednesday, March 23, 2005

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Dave Adams, who recently announced he is leaving his post as Nevada High School Principal after this school year, had some good news to pass on. Emily Scarborough, senior and daughter of John and Kitty Scarborough, has been selected for the 2005 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the 2005 graduating class...

By Ben Holman Nevada Daily Mail Organizations in Vernon County are currently hosting a group of AmeriCorps workers, who have been seen around the area lending a helping hand to area businesses and groups. According to Brett Tempest, the group leader, these young adults are in the area to work on a prairie restoration program at the Gay Feather Prairie in southeast Vernon County. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail In Nevada City, a new little town barely two years old, the Rev. Thomas German organized 20 residents to form a church congregation. Among the first members were Col. D.C. Hunter and W.W. Prewitt. Nevada City had no church building of any kind, so the congregation met in the Courthouse at first...

Nick, Amanda and Skylar Curless, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Jackson Cole Curless. Jackson was born at 5:37 p.m., on March 17, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, and measured 20.5 inches. ...

Chris, Kimberly and Anthony D'Elia, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Edward Kennedy D'Elia. Edward was born at 8:20 a.m., on Feb. 16, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

Larry Franklin Walker, 61, Nevada, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at his home. He was born March 14, 1944, in Huntsville, Ark., to Wiley Vernon Walker and Thelma Mae Pullin Walker. Larry was a friend to all and will be remembered for his talent and love of music. ...

Steven Ware, 63, Sheldon, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1941, in Stotesbury, Mo., to Edward A. Ware and Effie Irene Hawkins Ware. He was married in San Bernardino, Calif., to Anita Liveley Ware. She survives of the home...

Irene W. Reynolds, 92, Nevada, died March 19, 2005. Services were held today, March 23, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Marty Compton officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace," "Precious Memories," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art." Pallbearers were Harold Reynolds, Jerry Stark, Douglas Reynolds, Larry Reynolds, Charles Thompson and Dennis Willman. Interment was in Newton Burial Park. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home...

John Michael Stone, 50, Nevada, died March 19, 2005. Services were held at Ferry Funeral Home today, March 23, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. David Rorabaugh officiating. Musical selections were "One Day at a Time" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers were Scott Stone, Dennis Stone, Dustin Derry, Shannon Stone, Stormy Miller and Brandon Stone. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Miller and Aaron Govoro. Interment was in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home...

Bonnie Lorene Hartline, Harwood, 84, died March 21, 2005, after several years of illness, at the Barone Alzheimer Care Center in Nevada. She was born Jan. 21, 1921, to Harrison and Myrtle Barritt. On June 10, 1939, she married Elza Hartline and he preceded her in death...

Loyd Eugene Hendrix, 76, Nevada, died today, March 23, 2005, at Moore-Few Care Center. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home.

Virginia Habjan, Nevada, was elected president of the Mary A. McGennis Agricultural Park and Youth Center board, during an annual meeting held at the Flaming Lantern in Butler last Thursday. Bonnie Teel, Rich Hill, had asked to step down after serving as president for six years...

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Nevada Daily Mail The Cottey Comets announced the signing of three volleyball recruits Tuesday. The Comets signed setter Amber Hayward, of Warrenton Ore., outside hitter Denise Vega, of Kansas City, and defensive specialist Brittany Carter, of Jasper...

Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Although it might be win or else next season for Quin Snyder, Missouri's coach said he won't change his approach. Snyder put a lid on last season's disappointing 16-17 finish, the Tigers' first losing record since 1996-97, and talked about his hopes for the future when he met with reporters Monday for the first time since the school's first-round NIT exit. He knows it's time to produce...

Associated Press Andrew Bogut was just another international player when the college basketball season started, not even meriting an honorable mention in the preseason All-America balloting. All that has changed now for the 7-foot sophomore from Australia. The Utah center was the leading vote-getter on The Associated Press' All-America team announced Tuesday...

Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Leaning his head on a crutch and repeatedly saying he was tired, Barry Bonds said he might miss the entire season following his latest knee surgery. ''Right now I'm just going to try to rehab myself to get back to, I don't know, hopefully next season, hopefully the middle of the season. I don't know. Right now I'm just going to take things slow,'' he said Tuesday after meeting with San Francisco Giants trainer Stan Conte for 1 1/2 hours...

Associated Press KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Mike Pereira sat in front of a video screen and watched several botched calls by his referees and linesmen. They were a vast minority of the total calls, but they still irked the NFL's director of officiating. Pereira and the league's competition committee were hopeful some of those missed calls would be eliminated when owners vote on several rules proposals...