Stories from Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Alan Ray Wade, 56, of Nevada, died Oct. 23, 2008, at St. Luke's Heart Institute, in Kansas City. Alan was born Dec. 13, 1951, to Jim and Helen (Hon) Wade. He always attended Platte County Schools, graduating in 1970. He was president of his senior class and on the football team...

Jessie Irene Weddle Fix, 92, of Lawrence, Kan., formerly of the Rich Hill, Metz, and Nevada area, died Oct. 23, 2008. Services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m., at Heuser Funeral Home, with pastor Bill Cox officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, in Rich Hill...

Oct. 24 An accident occurred at 12:32 p.m., on Colorado and Minnesota, involving a SUV driven by Trisha R. Ricketts, of Milo, and a pickup driven by John L. Jenkins Jr., of Nevada. No injuries were reported. Oct. 25 An accident occurred at 2:31 a.m., on Main and Ashland, involving a car driven by Bradley W. Burnett, of Nevada, and a pole owned by KCP&L. No injuries were reported...

Oct. 21 3:02 p.m., lift assist, no transport. 3:23 p.m., medical, Cedar County Medical Hospital, El Dorado Springs, Mo. Oct. 22 12:14 a.m., refusal of care, no transport. 10:22 a.m., medical, Nevada Regional Medical Center. 11:03 a.m., transfer, St. John's, Joplin...

Amber and Brad Decker, of Nevada, and big brother Brandon are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister Samantha Claire Decker. Samantha was born at 8:58 a.m., on Oct. 23, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches...

Oct. 24 There were reports of tampering with a vehicle in the Nevada area, an alarm in the Nevada area, a vehicle vs. deer accident in the Nevada area, a 911 hang up in the Nevada area, an ambulance request in the Moundville area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, a 91 hang up in the Nevada area, a traffic stop in the Milo area, a civil matter in the Sheldon area, a vicious dog in the Horton area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, an animal in the Moundville area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, debris in the road in the Dederick area, and harassment in the Nevada area.. ...

Events for children and adults of all ages are lined up for Oct. 31, with community groups offering parties, safe treats, and safe activities for everyone. The annual Main Street Nevada Safe Treats Parade, in which merchants on and around the Square offer treats for children, starts at 3:15. Participating merchants will display a safe treats flyer in the window...

In recognition of his strong support for the Second Amendment and the rights of sportsmen and law-abiding citizens, Republican candidate David Pearce has received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association in the 31st State Senate District. "Pearce has proven to be a true friend of law-abiding Missouri firearm owners and hunters and he has earned the endorsement of the NRA-PVF in the Nov. ...

Candidate Chris Benjamin says the campaign for the 31st District Missouri Senatorial seal has taken a downward turn with recent direct mail pieces that mislead. Some information in the latest ads are, in fact, downright false, Benjamin said. The two ads -- both paid for by Majority Fund, Inc. -- make statements about Benjamin's past that Benjamin said were "very surprising to me. It's unfortunate," he said, and sees it as "a major attempt to avoid the real issues."...

A string of three house fires -- all taking place between 7 p.m. and midight -- kept the Nevada Fire Department busy on Monday. Just after 7 p.m. firefighters responded to a home in the 400 block of South Pine Street, and found fire and smoke coming from the attic. ...

The election of 2008 has drawn a lot of attention, mostly for the tone of the campaigns being waged by candidates on both sides of the aisle. The race for the Missouri 125th District representative is no exception. A radio ad by Carla Keough, the Democratic candidate for the 125th District seat, and a letter by Jim and Nancy Wilson, Richards, along with several blogs aligned with the Democratic party have brought the incumbent, Barney Fisher's finances into question...

It has been several months since I have written a column about diabetes, even though many readers have said that they especially read the columns about diabetes. Recently, I had a request to write another column on this subject. It does not seem possible, but it has been a little over 12 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes. ...

The Nevada Tiger basketball coaching staff is hosting a series of instructional sessions, followed by a series of game-like situations, open to all third through sixth grade boys. Third and fourth grade sessions are scheduled from 10:45-12:15 a.m., Nov. 8, 15 and 22, while fifth and sixth grade instruction is set for 12:30-2:15 on the same dates. Game-like situations will be held on Dec. 6, 13 and 20, beginning at 8:30, with the actual schedule to be announced...

The District Senior All-Star Classic softball game was played in Carthage Monday afternoon. Nevada Lady Tiger Sabrina Jones played first base for the blue team and went 3-for-4 in the game with a double, two singles and a strikeout. Jones notched two RBIs in the game as well, along with scoring two runs...

The Nevada Lady Tigers took a second place finish in the Class 3 District 12 tournament Tuesday night. In the first match of the night, the Lady Tigers squared off against the McDonald County Lady Mustangs for the third time this season. The opening set got off to an even start, as the two teams stayed together and traded the first couple of points before McDonald County was able to make a 4-0 run to take a 5-1 lead...

This year's All-District volleyball team selections have officially been announced. Five players from the Nevada High School Lady Tigers team were selected to the All-District teams, with three on the first team and two on the second. Junior Mariah Mock, senior Chelsie Johnson and senior Emily Moore were all chosen to play on the Class 3 District 12 All-District first team...

Nevada police and other law enforcement officers in the area began a city-wide manhunt after dispatchers received a report that a person about 6 feet tall, wearing a leather jacket, a grim reaper's mask and jeans had robbed the Subway moments before 11 p.m., Wednesday...