Stories from Thursday, April 17, 2008

Dear Editor: I'd like to react to Mr. Patrick Brophy's article, "I Had a Friend," in Friday, April 11's Nevada Daily Mail. I recognize the identity of Mr. Brophy's "friend,"as she's been a dear friend of mine since 1973, when my family moved from Minnesota to Nevada, Mo...

Economics may be the proverbial "dismal science," but to my mind it's lost out bigtime toanother: Politics! What could be "dismaler" than the spectacle daily confronting us, politelycalled a presidential campaign? And what could be more unaccountable than the obsessiveattention being lavished, by otherwise sensible millions, on this civic freakshow? It's a trial, going on being a responsible citizen, all the while in terror of being tarred by the touch of the political tarbaby. ...

In the musical "Anna and the King of Siam" there is a cute song entitled, "Getting to Know You." The song mentions wanting to know what each other like and dislike and shows that the people need to talk to really get acquainted. I like the song and I like the ideas in it...

Mary and Kevin Reed, of Fort Polk, La., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Alexander Lyiev Reed. Alexander was born at 5:40 p.m., on April 7, 2008, at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, La. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches...

According to the counter-claim submitted by attorneys representing Structured Equity Advisors the possibility of salvaging a deal to purchase O'Sullivan Industry's manufacturing plant in Lamar has been terminated. Which of the two companies canceled the $4,825,000 sale is still being debated...

A failed attempt to win tickets to the Super Bowl resulted in an even better prize for Klemens Ast, a 2008 Cadillac CTS. Ast, son of Leroy and Ann Ast, is a pre-med student at Pittsburg State University who hopes to go on to medical school and become a radiologist...

n Emergency managers, commission say photos, other information is needed by April 19 to take advantage of federal aid for repairs. The Vernon County Commissioners are working to assess the damage done by the recent flooding that Vernon County experienced, starting March 17...

Cottey College basketball announced the signing of five players for the 2008-'09 season Monday, all from Springfield, Mo. The new Comets are Kindal Huctt and Diamond Hurst from Hillcrest High School, Alex Noble from Kickapoo, Amanda Sheets from Central and Rachel Duckworth from Glendale...

Nevada track hosted its 10th annual freshman/sophomore meet Tuesday at Nevada High School. The women's team was highlighted by Mariah Mock, who took first in the 100 and 200 meter dash. Tiffany Norcross won the 800 meter run and Melanie Messick placed in two different events...

Northeast Vernon County High School is hosting a donkey basketball tournament Thursday night at the NEVC gymnasium. Four teams of players and donkeys will battle for an hour and a half and all proceeds will go to the NEVC Business Leaders of America. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be purchased at both NEVC campuses as well as Davidson Shoes, Madalyn's Kitchen and Farmer's State Bank in Schell City. Tickets are $7 at the door and children 5 and under are free with a paying adult...