Stories from Wednesday, October 24, 2007

One of the greatest things that happened during my extension career was Helen Reel’s donating a farm to the University Extension Endowment Fund. Helen was impressed with the extension youth program and the gift of a farm for the youth in the area by Mary McGennis was a model for her. She had a special interest in young girls who we would now refer to as being high risk...

Red Ribbon Week in Nevada Dear editor, Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Although the start and end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. This year, Red Ribbon Week is being celebrated Oct. 21-27 in the Nevada R-5...

After three weeks of wandering lost in the wilderness the pioneers finally found the trail. But as they neared the highest mountain pass it begins to snow. And it does not stop for days. The food and provisions are running dangerously low. How will they sustain themselves? Hear the tale of what happens next as told by 9-year-old Patty and her beloved Dolly...

Twenty-five years ago, Calvary Christian School opened its first school year. In 1999, Calvary graduated its first student, with 19 others following in the years since then. To mark its 25th year of learning, Calvary Christian School will host a special service, 2-4 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 28, in the Calvary Baptist Church auditorium, featuring best selling author, former pastor and former Christian school administrator, John A. Stormer...

Zeb Jordan stands outside a circle of hay bales on which a group of 10 young men, many of them in camouflage pants and jackets, are sitting, listening to him. Jordan, an outdoor skills specialist with the Missouri Conservation Department, is explaining the visual differences between male and female pheasants...

I have enjoyed my first few days in Nevada and my role as sports editor at the Daily Mail. I am looking forward to helping supply area readers with as much local sports coverage as possible. I look forward to meeting members of the community and hearing your story ideas. I have learned that many of the best story ideas come from the readers...

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When I grew up on a dairy farm, 20 to 30 milk cows were considered as a large operation. Milk was picked up at the farm in 10 gallon cans. There were a large number of dairy producers. As a result of growing up milking cows, I have continued my interest in dairy farming. ...