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Drywood: The 'Battle of the Mules'
(Column ~ 11/19/06)
Special to the Herald-Tribune Why a Civil War marker at Deerfield? Two reasons in particular, another just in general: Contrary to popular conceptions, Vernon County was as embroiled in that great event as any out-of-the-way comer of Virginia. Little tragedies and stirring dramas took place almost everywhere. The two bigger brushups are known to history buffs by name. And both of them took place in the Deerfield vicinity, more-or-less book-ending the war between them...
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Fort Scott police to ramp up traffic patrols
(Local News ~ 11/19/06)
By Michael Glover Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- Drivers beware: It might not be wise to break traffic laws on Sixth Street for the remainder of this month. Fort Scott police this month have stepped up traffic enforcement on the entire length of Sixth Street, from Andrick on the east side to Short on the west side of town. ...
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Ruby Adams Goss
(Obituary ~ 11/19/06)
Ruby Adams Goss, 95, Nevada, passed away, Nov. 17, 2006, at Medicalodge in Nevada following a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1911, in Melrose, Ill., to Ray Cornwell and Naomi Teressa Nidey Cornwell. Ruby was born and reared in Illinois. She lived in Hutchinson, Kan., for a time, as well as here in Nevada. She was a Protestant...
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Karen Darlene Earll
(Obituary ~ 11/19/06)
Karen Darlene Earll, 58, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at her home in Nevada. She was born April 19, 1948, in Springerville, Ariz., to Cardest R. Cheney and Vera Lurlene Stine Cheney. Karen came to Nevada from Arkansas with her family at the age of 15. ...
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Mallory Elaine Crews
(Births ~ 11/19/06)
Casey Barker and Jimmy Crews, Nevada, and Dylan, Bryson, Rylinn and Haylie, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Mallory Elaine Crews. Mallory was born at 7:53 a.m., Nov. 10, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 21 inches...
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Monumental moment (Local News ~ 11/19/06)
n Battle commemorated with roadside marker. By Colette Lefebvre-Davis Herald-Tribune Deerfield, Mo -- Local historians Terry Ramsey and Patrick Brophy braved the elements on Wednesday morning -- the wind whipped with a chill that no fleece or cardigan could protect against... -
Walker woman continues family's lucky streak by winning another $10,000
(Local News ~ 11/19/06)
Herald-Tribune Walker, Mo. -- The Clark family of Walker is continuing its lucky streak after a family member won $10,000 playing the Missouri Lottery's "$100 Million Cash Spectacular" Scratchers game just weeks after another member of the family claimed a $50,000 a year prize for life from another Scratchers game. ...
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FSCC board seeks ways to save energy, looking into ways to cut back on unnecessary costs
(Local News ~ 11/19/06)
By Jason E. Silvers Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees is ready to discuss financing options for a long-term money and energy saving plan that the board and college officials approved this summer. During a regular meeting Monday in the FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. ...
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We can all be grateful
(Column ~ 11/19/06)
Hi neighbors. It's Thanksgiving time again! Thanksgiving is proudly viewed as our very own American holiday. Here in America, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. However, Thanksgiving (or a day of giving thanks) is celebrated in other countries as well. Although several nations have an annual national thanksgiving day, others give thanks (usually for good harvests) at various times throughout the year...
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Missouri pacification?
(Column ~ 11/19/06)
On Nov. 20, 1863, General Orders No. 20 was signed for Brigadier General Thomas Ewing Jr. and issued at the Headquarters of the Union "District of the Border" in Kansas City, Missouri. General Ewing is to this day considered by many Missourians to have been a "Demon" and the "Devil Incarnate" because he was the Union officer who signed and issued the infamous Order No. ...
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Honoring local veterans
(Column ~ 11/19/06)
Last week, the chamber coffee was held at the local VFW. Two hundred yards to the west, behind the VFW, was the local cinema, featuring the movie, "Flags of our Fathers." To the east were the new flags leading to the U.S. National Cemetery. In the confines of the VFW building, the commander shared with us about the sacrifices that have been made by our Armed Forces and how we just finished an election where we all had the freedom to vote for the candidate of our choice. ...
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Urner 25 years (Anniversary ~ 11/19/06)
An open house reception is planned in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary and 80 and 85th birthdays of Mable and Lewis Urner. The Urners were married Dec. 6, 1981, in the Nevada United Methodist Church by pastor Dan Evans. The reception will be held from 2 until 4 o'clock, Nov. 25, at Greenfield's Harvest House Restaurant, east door. Hosting the reception will be members of their family. Omission of gifts is requested... -
Jessica Stoughton -- Joshua Petrik (Engagement ~ 11/19/06)
Scott and Rose Stoughton of Fort Scott, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Stoughton to Joshua Petrik, son of Charles and Helen Petrik, of Manhattan, Kan. The future bride received her Bachelors degree in Early/Late Childhood Education from Pittsburg State University and is employed by the Wichita Public School District. ... -
Comets just hold off Lady Larks (College Sports ~ 11/19/06)
By Joe Warren Herald-Tribune HESSTON, Kan. -- Hesston College's Tana Nelson missed a 10-footer with six seconds left and Cottey's Lacy Leonard grabbed the rebound as the Comets escaped with a 55-52 road win over the Larks Friday. Cottey sophomore Kerri Shanks hit one of two free throws to break a 52-52 tie with 21.6 seconds to play and Hesston brought the ball to the front court and called a timeout. ... -
Greyhounds win by 22 in Classic (College Sports ~ 11/19/06)
By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- One thing about Fort Scott Community College sophomore guard Bateko Francisco: Even when it doesn't look like he's having a good night, he's having a good night. Francisco struggled with his shooting in the first half of Friday night's McDonald's Classic game against the William Jewell junior varsity at Arnold Arena. ... -
Amoros has the real World Series saving catch
(Sports Column ~ 11/19/06)
He played in only 517 big league games, but a Cuban named Sandy Amoros made what is undeniably the most important catch in World Series history. Now, I wonder how many of you out there under the age of 40 are asking yourselves, "Who?" The reason I picked this time of year for a baseball column is any time of year is a good time for baseball...
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This deer season looking to be as good as ever
(Sports Column ~ 11/19/06)
With ideal weather and lots of deer combined to give Missouri opening day firearm deer hunters a mostly successful start of the 11-day season as hunters took 124,271 deer on the opening weekend. The dream of taking a big buck is what keeps most deer hunters tossing and turning the night before the opening of the season. The ultimate dream is the thought of bagging a record buck, one thats rack scores high...
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