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Butler James Felts Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/30/08)
Butler James Felts Jr., 84, of Lamar, Mo., died at 9:24 p.m., on Aug. 28, 2008, at Freeman Hospital West, in Joplin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 31, at Daniel Funeral Home, in Lamar. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., on Sunday Aug. 31, at Daniel Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lake Cemetery...
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Emma Grace Keith
(Births ~ 08/30/08)
Rachel and Jason Keith are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace Keith. Emma was born at 6:13 p.m., on July 28, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches. Maternal grandparents are Monty and Lori Sangl, of Nevada. Maternal great-grandparents are Monica Isaacson, of Nevada, and Jim and Jan Sangl, of Wahpeton, Iowa...
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Sheriff's Report Aug. 28
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/30/08)
Aug. 28 There were reports of a domestic assault in the Milo area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, a juvenile in the Nevada area, a check well being in the Nevada area, a vehicle accident in the U.S. Highway 71 area, a suspicious vehicle in the Nevada area, an alarm in the Schell City area, a trespassing in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Nevada area, a controlled burn in the Milo area, a gas drive off in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Lawrence County area, a disturbance in the Milo area and an intoxicated person in the Nevada area.. ...
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Police Report Aug. 28
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/30/08)
Aug. 28 An accident occurred at 4:22 p.m., at Austin and Barrett, involving a motorcycle driven by Kodi L. Noland, of Lamar, and a SUV driven by Becky A. Keith, of Richards, Mo. No injuries were reported.
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Labor Day weekend's not what it used to be
(Column ~ 08/30/08)
Hi neighbors. This is Labor Day weekend! Although that's good news for most of us, it isn't the news it used to be when we were young. Remember when Labor Day was the official last day of summer? School always started the day after. Synonymous with school starting, the new television line-up kicked off that weekend as well...
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The Big Red Cross
(Column ~ 08/30/08)
Recently my 5- year-old grandson said "Nana, I seen your Red Cross on T.V." He is my favorite fan and loves having his "nana" tell him what I am doing each day with my local Red Cross office. I have taught him to watch the Weather Channel and have talked to him about hurricanes and tornadoes and floods. ...
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Getting slower
(Column ~ 08/30/08)
Years ago, my oldest son and I were competing in the 10K race at the Good Ol' Days. About a mile from the finish, I told him I was going to go on ahead, and he needed to finish as best as he could. Before I left he said, "Dad, do you know what is going to happen?"...
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Pursuing Quantrill
(Column ~ 08/30/08)
After the successful Confederate raid and destruction of Lawrence, Kansas on Aug. 21, 1863, the "Union" pursuit of Colonel William C. Quantrill and his band of guerrillas was disjointed and unorganized. However there were a few "Kansas" and Missouri regiments that were successful in tracking down some and killing a few of the raiders. ...
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Duncan Cheney goes to New Orleans
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
As Hurricane Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast, many are still working to recover from the damage left by past hurricanes and tropical storms. Individuals from across the country have come to the aid of these victims. Now, a Fort Scott native is joining the fight...
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Carrie Jo Anderson - Brandon King (Engagement ~ 08/30/08)
June and Charlie Johnson, Nevada, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carrie Jo Anderson, Kansas City, to Mr. Brandon King, Kansas City, son of Donna King and Melvin King, Independence, Mo. Miss Anderson is the granddaughter of Carrie Loomer, of Nevada... -
Shelly and Zachary Bradley (Wedding ~ 08/30/08)
Shelly Tucker and Zachary Bradley were married March 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 123 S. National, Fort Scott, with Steve MacArthur officiating. A reception was held at Lyon's Twin Mansions, 742 S. National, Fort Scott. The altar was decorated with candles, cala lilies and greenery. Crystal candlecups were prelit. A crystal glass unity candle also decorated the altar and both mothers lit the candles on the side. Music was provided by Lori Nelsen... -
Shannon and Scott Bruegge (Wedding ~ 08/30/08)
John and Nita Campbell, Steve and Debbie Shepard, and Dave and Beverly Bruegge announce the wedding of Shannon Shepard and Scott Bruegge. The surprise wedding took place on June 28, 2008. The couple invited family and friends to a tropical wedding send off party, then after the guest arrived they announced they were getting married... -
Bourbon County Judge makes the grade
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
A local judge has made the grade according to the results of the Kansas Judicial Report Card evaluations, which were released Friday on the Kansas Commission on Judicial Performance's Web site. "I'm very pleased," said Judge Mark Ward. The Commission recommended retention for all four judges in Bourbon and Crawford counties. Also recommended for retention were all four judges in the Kansas Court of Appeals, as well as the two justices in the Kansas Supreme Court...
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Bourbon County Relay for Life effort begins soon
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
Fort Scott, Kan. -- The Bourbon County Relay for Life organization is planning the first major fundraiser of its 2009 campaign. The upcoming Relay for Life Fall Festival is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2478 Limestone Rd., the home of Bourbon County Relay for Life Co-chairwoman Lavetta Simmons...
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United Way breakfast set for Sept. 18
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
Fort Scott, Kan. -- Bourbon County residents will soon have another opportunity to help create long-lasting change in the local community. At 7:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 18, area residents are invited to the Fort Scott Community College Cafeteria to help kick off the 2008 United Way fundraising campaign at a free breakfast...
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A measure of truth: New technology analyzes voice patterns to try to root out lies
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
Nevada, Mo. -- The Nevada Police Department has a new tool to help investigators get to the truth of the matter, but it isn't a new piece of equipment, it's computer software. Comput-er Voice Stress Analysis analyzes a person's voice and can detect changes that are imperceptible to the unaided human ear...
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Nevada City Council to discuss wayfinding signs
(Local News ~ 08/30/08)
Nevada, Mo. -- In a regular meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 2, in council chambers, located inside the city of Nevada's Public Safety Building at the corner of Ash and Austin, the Nevada City Council plans to discuss a request for authorization to bid a project at Twin Lakes ball complex, and a measure to finalize a contract to enable the posting of wayfinding signs...
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Foundation donates funds for regional scholarships (Local News ~ 08/30/08)
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New look at Nevada's vintage homes (Local News ~ 08/30/08)
Nevada, Mo. -- Molly Ferree is an outstanding young woman. Not only did she letter in tennis and track; she was the 2008 Nevada High School valedictorian as well, and the senior class secretary. She received the Laurels G.P.A. Award and served as the National Honor Society president...
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