Stories from Thursday, September 17, 2009

The 40th Annual McGennis Youth Center Barbecue is set for Sunday, Sept. 27. Good food, good music and good times are the order of the day on that Sunday with activities for all ages. Something new this year will be the Anderson Family Train, appearing at the event and giving rides around the Center, which appeared prominently at the Rich Hill Fourth of July Parade, dubbed the Park Ave. ...

It was 45 years ago, on Sept.17, 1964, when a newly-formed group called the Beatles made their only appearance in Kansas City during their first major tour across the United States. At a morning press conference I talked with John Lennon and he asked me if I was going to the concert that night. I told him "Of course I was, I have two daughters who are Beatle fans."...

David L. Woods, 42, Sheldon, has been arrested on two counts of child molestation, a class B felony, and two counts of statutory sodomy, an unclassified felony. A preliminary hearing is set for 1:30 p.m., Oct. 22, in front of Judge Neal Quitno. Woods remained at large for nearly two years after a warrant was issued for his arrest. A warrant for Woods arrest was issued in November 2007 and was served Sept. 11, 2009. The charges stem from an incident in April 2006...

Aug. 28 Timothy D. Ruions, Nevada, petty theft. Aug. 29 Ronald D. Sturdy, Nevada, speeding 53/40. Aug. 30 Erika A. Hornback, of Blue Springs, speeding 44/30. Kaylene M. Ledom, Nevada, expired license plates. Aug. 31 Jodean K. Bunce, Nevada, expired license plates...

Sept. 13 There were reports of vandalism in the Sheldon area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, a traffic stop in the Sheldon area, vandalism in the Sheldon area, petty theft in the Sheldon area, a domestic assault in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent Sheldon area, and an ambulance request in the Nevada area...

GIRARD, Kan. -- "It's never happened. We've never won two tournaments in a year." That is a statement Nevada High School head golf coach Brian Leonard can no longer make as his Lady Tigers brought home a victory in the Girard Invitational tournament Wednesday -- their second tournament victory of 2009...

I just turned off a news program on the television. I usually want to hear what is going on in the world and what is being done about it. I also usually like to hear the words of our leaders, to either applaud or be concerned. But today, I just turned it all off. I will read about any news later. I will probably hear it rehashed several times again today, but right now I don't want to listen anymore...

There is mounting "hysteria" over the H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") and much of the hype seems to be excessive. The following is my opinion and does not necessarily agree with that of any other physician or organization in Nevada. The swine flu virus is an odd one for several reasons. ...

Monday a BUS-eum, a mobile museum in a bus, came to Nevada. Sponsored by the Vernon County Historical Society and the American Legion, the bus spent the morning at the Nevada High School and the afternoon at the parking lot by the Bushwhacker Museum...

The Nevada High School varsity volleyball team suffered their second loss of the season as they hosted the Carl Junction Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night. Carl Junction needed an extra point to come out on top in the second set, but was ultimately able to take the match by the final scores of 25-23 and 26-24...