Stories from Friday, June 13, 2008

Gary Wayne Richter, age 52, of Bethany, Okla., the son of Elmer George Henry and Mabel Frances (Creager) Richter was born Oct. 15, 1955, in Harrisonville, Mo., and passed from his life on Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Baptist Medical Center, in Oklahoma City, Okla...

Carole (Hardy) Greenlund, 94 years old, of Atchison, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Atchison Senior Village. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Dr. Raymond C. Hartjen Jr. ...

June 11 There were reports of a check well being in the Milo area, a theft in the Nevada area, a traffic hazard in the Deerfield area, a lost or stolen item in the Sheldon area, animal cruelty in the Walker area, identity theft in the Nevada area, an ambulance request in the Dederick area, an alarm in the Deerfield area, littering in the Nevada area, lost or stolen items in the Nevada area, trespassing in the Deerfield area, trespassing in the Nevada area, a vehicle accident in the Nevada area, a traffic stop in the Sheldon area, a traffic stop in the Horton area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, and an abandoned vehicle in the Deerfield area.. ...

June 11 An accident occurred at 3:16 p.m., at Atlantic and West, involving a car driven by Margret A. Caviness, of Schell City, and a car driven by Santana L. Ray, of Nevada. No injuries were reported.

Friday the 13th is always known as the unluckiest day of the year. But really, I've come to know that particular day as just the opposite. I know that I can't exactly speak for the majority of people, given the amount of struggle and hardship that I've seen, but I've been very blessed when it comes to my luck on Friday the 13th...

I am getting ready to attend a "block party" this evening. Chris and Peggy Ellis, for several years now, have graciously invited all the households in our neighborhood to monthly picnics. These are held on the vacant lot which is right behind my house. It is not just the "block party," the wonderful food, or the fantastic friends and neighbors, that will make this a great experience. I am so happy, because this reminds me so of the times of my youth...

Proposed changes in the Nevada R-5's restrictions on cellular phone use in the schools could mean stiffer penalties for violating the rules. During a regular meeting Wednesday night, the Nevada R-5 Board of Education spent much time in deliberating about the cell phone policy and other issues in the high school student handbook. ...

Minor flooding is continuing for Vernon County for the Little Osage River near Horton, the Marmaton River near Nevada, and the Osage River near Schell City and is expected to continue through the weekend. The Little Osage was at 44.7 feet as of 8:45 a.m., Thursday, with a flood stage of 41 feet. ...

n FDA adds Missouri to the "safe" tomatoes list. Signs of the recent concern over salmonella in tomatoes can be found around Nevada, notifying customers that for safety's sake tomatoes aren't available in certain restaurants or they won't be found on the shelves...

The Linda and Sonny Sewell residence, 328 S. Tower St., is the Nevada Garden Club's current choice for Yard of the Week for the week. The front yard of this ranch style house has a wishing well planted with peonies and along the front walk are flower beds planted with lambs ear that are in bloom, as well as hostas. ...