Stories from Thursday, July 16, 2009

Kortni Gossett and Jeremy Hensley, of Nevada, and big sister Payten are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Konnway Lynn Hensley. Konnway was born at 12:29, on July 12, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 19 3/4 inches...

July 1 12:25 p.m., medical, Nevada Regional Medical Center. 1:53 p.m., medical, Nevada Regional Medical Center. 2:15 p.m., fire standby, no transport. 2:43 p.m., refusal of care, no transport. 5:30 p.m., medical, Nevada Regional Medical Center. July 2...

The Internet can give the answers to many questions. When I let Google come up on my screen I can type in a few words and get thousands of places to get my answers. Sometimes I can narrow down the query to get fewer responses, hoping that the one I want is somewhere in there. In the process, information I wasn't seeking will appear and catch my interest. Often I will forget what my original purpose was and become immersed in some new idea...

Visitors will have the chance to learn about the Boone family and Green County history at an event Saturday, July 18, at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site, near Ash Grove. Local and state historians will give presentations on different elements of the westward migration through the Ozarks and life in the frontier Ozarks. This event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public...

The Nevada Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at 5:15 p.m., Monday, July 20, in the Marmaduke Community Building to consider several issues related to the 2009 street construction projects and the update of the city's comprehensive plan...

In an effort to ensure that the public has an opportunity to provide input regarding services in state parks and historic sites, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites you to bring your ideas to an informational meeting Saturday, July 25, at Stockton State Park. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Nyblad Amphitheater, which is located in the east loop of the park's campground...

Final stages of a state audit of Vernon County's operations are in the works. The Vernon County Commission met with representatives of the state auditor's office in a closed session Tuesday, July 14, to discuss final audit issues. The commission was given an opportunity to address any problems raised in the audit. "This is standard operating procedure," according to Presiding Commissioner Bonnie McCord...

Foster families can help children who need a home, the basic needs of life like clothing, food and shelter, and there's a need for foster families in Vernon County. On Tuesday, a handful of residents gathered at the Missouri Career Center for an informational meeting on becoming a foster parent...

"Red hots" were hotdogs. Iced tea wasn't invented at the Fair. And the Great Wheel was a gigantic version of the Ferris wheel which could carry 2,000 people at once. It was so huge it couldn't be moved after the fair and ended up in a scrap heap. The dog-eaters tribe was forced by animal activists to change their menu...

It is that time of year once again, where people in Vernon County are most able to enjoy the bounty our land produces. Sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, new potatoes, peas, and many fruits are ready and available. We are also at the prime time for one of my long time favorites, blackberries...