Stories from Thursday, January 19, 2006

Program's objective is to help producers respond proactively to foreign competition through training, cash benefits, and employment services. While the potential for financial assistance is often the major attraction of the US Department of Agriculture's Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, in the end, it is the technical training elements that provide the greatest overall benefits. In the current cycle, intensive technical assistance will be offered for the first time, taking the benefit to an entirely new level.

Critical cases for dual eligible population addressed. The Missouri Department of Social Services has announced procedures to assist individuals who previously had prescription coverage under Medicaid and have been unable to access prescription coverage under Medicare Part D. The Medicare Part D Emergency Override program must be accessed by a provider. Individuals must be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Nevada Daily Mail Superintendent Ryan Huff had good news for the Hume R-8 board of education -- bonds that funded the construction of the building will be completely paid off in March 2007 -- perhaps even sooner. During the board's regular meeting on Jan. 11, Huff said they pay-off will mean the tax levy ear-marked for paying off the debt will end; but in order to maintain the structure, a levy will be needed...

Nevada Daily Mail What's a dorma? How about a bandura? Students from Bronaugh and Sheldon schools will find out on Monday, when the Ukrainian Kaleidoscope visits Sheldon, offering a cultural education experience for students from both communities. The dorma and bandura are musical instruments the students will hear. They'll also learn about straw jewelry, folk art, currency, time-honored traditions and modern life in the Ukraine...

The annual United Way Appreciation and Awards luncheon started off with 2005 United Way Drive Co-chairman Pat Chambers welcoming the guests to the Nevada Country Club dining room. "I'd like to thank these businesses that sponsored this luncheon; First National Bank, Heartland Behavioral Health Services, Heritage State Bank, Larry Bledsoe, C.P.A., Star Business Graphics, Inc., TeamBank, N.A.," Chambers said. "We couldn't put this on without their sponsorship and we really appreciate them."...

When you are middle age plus, old habits die hard. Some habits don't need to die. I can still wash my teeth at the same time, in the same way each day and only need to get used to different types of toothpaste. Personal hygiene habits are useful when you are this age because if you weren't in the habit of doing these necessary chores, no telling what slobs we would all become...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on the brink of the Great Depression and died fighting for the right of workers to earn a decent living. On March 18, 1968, days before his murder, King told striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn., "It is criminal to have people working on a full-time basis, getting part-time income." King said, "We are tired of working our hands off and laboring every day and not even making a wage adequate with daily basic necessities of life." Two years earlier on March 18, 1966, King had called for Congress to boost the minimum wage. ...

Get a license or don't hunt After reading the article in the Thursday's issue of the Daily Mail relative to the new game law, Prosecuting Attorney J.H. Moss informed the representative of this paper that all hunters in Vernon County must secure license before hunting. The licenses issued during the past few months all expired on Jan. 1, and as the St. Louis Court of Appeals has sustained the law there is no question at this time but what the hunter must secure a license...

Nevada Daily Mail The Cottey Comets play Saturday at the Hinkhouse Center, at 3 p.m., against Forest Park. It was reported yesterday that they play at 2 p.m., against Florissant Valley; that game is actually scheduled for Jan. 28.

Surprise, surprise -- Herman Edwards is the new head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Is that a good thing? Let's look at this in an analytical sense. Good: Edwards has previous head coaching experience. His first lead gig was with the New York Jets, where he coached five seasons. This is his second head coaching position...

Nevada Daily Mail The Bronaugh Wildcats lost two games at the Liberal Tournament this week, putting them in the seventh-place game Friday. The Wildcats lost their tourney opener to Colgan, 51-20. Bronaugh managed only eight first-half points against Colgan Tuesday, trailing 21-8 at the break...

Nevada Daily Mail The Calvary Christian Lady Eagles played the Training Center Eagles Friday, in Garden City. Training Center won, 39-23, thanks to a big second quarter when they outscored Calvary 12-2. Calvary was led by Rachelle Talley, who scored nine points and added four rebounds and three assists...