Stories from Friday, June 27, 2008

Lorene Eugina Nance, age 23, of Sheldon, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, in Chicago, Ill. Lorene was born Sept. 6, 1984, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 2002 and was working toward a college degree in child psychology. ...

Regina Lobaugh, 82, of Kansas City, formerly of Milo, died on June 26, 2008, at North Kansas City Hospital. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home.

June 23 An accident occurred at 7:28 p.m., at Cash'N'Dash III, involving a car driven by Crystal A. Henry, of Nevada, and a parked van owned by Kristina R. Tourtillott, of Nevada. No injuries were reported. June 24 An accident occurred at 10:59 a.m., at Alma and Douglas, involving a car driven by Leslie C. Stone, of Milo, and a car driven by Paul Welch, of Nevada. No injuries were reported...

June 25 There were reports of a hay fire in the Bronaugh area, a check well being in the Nevada area, a hay fire in the Bronaugh area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Sheldon area, a fire in the Bronaugh area, an abandoned vehicle in the Sheldon area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Nevada area, a suspicious vehicle in the Nevada area, a deputy request in the Deerfield area, an oder in the Rich Hill area and a controlled burn in the Walker area...

The Nevada Red Sox swept a doubleheader against Windsor Wednesday night. Both games were forced to utilize the run rule, with Nevada winning game one 16-2 and game two 21-4. Taylor Scotten was credited with the win in game one, while Austin Baldwin, Ryan Austin and Jonathan Butler combined for 10 hits, on top of a home run by Tyler Dobson...

Shelburne, Vt.-- Alana Little of Lamar, Mo. competed at the Wheat State Regional MHS horse show held in Hutchinson, Ka.n on June 11th through the 15th, and finished first in the equitation class Hunter on the Flat. Alana will be rewarded with a certificate from the American Morgan Horse Association for her wonderful performance and the chance to compete for the seat's Gold Medal at the 2007 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show held in Oklahoma City in October...

The Nevada Neptunes held their first two meets in Springfield on June 7-8, and Lamar on June 14-15. Neptunes swimmer, Jesse Claypool fared very well in the Springfield meet, earning the only top three finishes for the boys. Claypool finished second in the boys 11-12 50 yard freestyle and third in 50 yard backstroke and fly, as well as the 100 yard individual medley and freestyle. ...

Just like the merry-go-rounds of our youth, the city of Nevada seems to just keep on going in circles. I really didn't want to write about this. It makes me feel sort of like the "Muckrakers" from over a century ago, but this cannot be allowed to go unchallenged...

Missouri farmers have a new tool available to help monitor and manage disease in their soybean fields this growing season. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and the soybean checkoff have set up a toll-free hotline for the state's soybean growers to call for the latest information on soybean rust. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-587-1206...

"I think we need to do something right now. As far as I know Davis Park is stuck in limbo; and at this point, I think we need to get an architect," Jim Novak, parks board president, said during Wednesday night's regular monthly meeting. He said that the $150,000 currently available will not build as much of an enclosed shelter as it would have done six months or a year ago...

The Nevada Regional Medical Center board of directors approved a 2009 budget with $35,056,106 total operating revenue, non-operating revenue of $689,037, and expenses of $33,737,465 resulting in a net income of $2,007,678. The budget includes more than $10 million in salaries and wages with an additional $2.9 million in employee benefits and $1.8 million in professional fees...

Quorum Health Resources recently recognized Judith Feuquay, President and CEO of Nevada Regional Medical Center for Best Overall Performance in its category. The award was announced at the QHR Annual CEO Conference held June 4 and 5 in Franklin, Tenn...

Jennifer Webb, daughter of Jack and Susan Webb, of Nevada, Mo., and Shane Langford, son of Warren and Pat Langford, of Nevada, announce their engagement. Jennifer is a 2004 graduate of Nevada High School and graduated in 2008 from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and an emphasis in human resource development. She is employed by Woods Supermarket Pharmacy...

The American Legion, Department of Missouri, recently announced the selection of Missouri State Representative Barney Fisher, R-125, as the American Legion Legislator of the Year for 2008. Fisher, a veteran himself -- he's retired from the U. S. Marine Corps -- Fisher regularly champions veterans' causes and assists or officiates at many local veterans' events...