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Rebecca Renee "Becky" Johnson
(Obituary ~ 10/14/09)
Rebecca Renee "Becky" Johnson, 36, of Joplin, Mo., died at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at her home, she had been in ill health for four years. She was born June 30, 1973, in Fort Scott, the daughter of James W. and Patricia A. Clubine Johnson...
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Lewis B. Danley
(Obituary ~ 10/14/09)
Lewis B. Danley, of Nevada, formerly of Sheldon, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Christian Healthcare in Nevada. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
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Aaliya Rae Nilene Starbuck
(Births ~ 10/14/09)
Ashley Crabtree and Chris Starbuck, of Nevada, and siblings Cayson and Addison, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Aaliya Rae Nilene Starbuck. Aaliya was born at 5:12 a.m., on Oct. 2, 2009, at Nevada Regiona Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces...
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Red Cross offers tips for caring for persons sick with the flu
(Local News ~ 10/14/09)
With the H1N1 virus spreading and seasonal flu season approaching, the American Red Cross is offering important tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone with the flu. "It's important to know what to do to protect yourself and others when you are taking care of someone who has the flu," said Sharon Stanley, chief nurse and director, Red Cross Disaster Health and Mental Health Services...
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Fair Tax advocates to conduct informational meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/14/09)
The Missouri Fair Tax organization is pushing to change how Missourians fund the state treasury. They will hold a meeting at the Bowman Building in Nevada, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., to explain their proposal. Jerry Wadel, the local contact for the fair tax group, said that the idea has passed the house but time ran out...
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Veterans Town Hall on global war on terror issues Oct. 26
(Local News ~ 10/14/09)
Nevada veterans' service officer Bill Gillette recently announced that the Missouri Veterans Commission in partnership with AmVets, the Missouri National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Veterans Town Hall/Listening Post at Camp Clark's Building 475 (Multi-purpose building), Nevada, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 p.m. -- 8 p.m...
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Young artists send works to publisher (Local News ~ 10/14/09)
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Lady Tigers tennis fifth at districts
(High School Sports ~ 10/14/09)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. --The Nevada Lady Tigers tennis team finished out the season with a strong showing at the Class 1, District 6 tournament Friday. Out of the 12-team field, the Lady Tigers took home fifth place, finishing behind Bolivar, Barstow, Notre Dame de Sion and Pembroke Hill...
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Bulldogs dominate in road contest
(High School Sports ~ 10/14/09)
The Liberal Bulldogs football team added another strong victory to their record as they traveled to McAuley High School Friday night. McAuley was able to get on the scoreboard twice in the game, reaching the end zone on two consecutive possessions in the second quarter, but never really gave the Bulldogs much of a challenge. The Bulldogs found the end zone twice in each period, racking up 55 points in a dominant, 55-14 victory...
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Lady Hornets defeat Bronaugh
(High School Sports ~ 10/14/09)
The Hume Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team added another strong home victory to their record as they took on the Bronaugh Lady Wildcats. The Lady Hornets were able to cruise their way through the match for a fairly easy win, taking down the Lady Wildcats in two sets by the final scores of 2 5-19 and 25-12...
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Lady Tigers softball shows promising future
(Sports Column ~ 10/14/09)
OK, where do I start? School-record 14 wins, two tournament sweeps, getting out of the first round at district for the first time. This year's Nevada High School softball team has a lot to brag about. I've had the pleasure of watching a lot of high quality athletes in various sports since I was kid, but it's been a long time since I've seen a team that had as much talent throughout the entire roster as the 2009 Lady Tigers. ...
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Police Reports Sept. 30-Oct. 2
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/14/09)
Sept. 30 An animal bite was reported in the 1100 block of north Clay, made by Kristopher Ward, of Amoret, Mo. He reported being a bitten by a dog. The dog is under investigation. Oct. 1 A vehicle theft was reported in the 500 block of north Perkins, made by Paul Rogers, of Nevada. He reported a white 1996 Chevorlet Silverado, backpack and books stolen...
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Receiving an education at Black School
(Column ~ 10/14/09)
As I related to you in the past I attended a one-room school for eight years to obtain my elementary education. As I told my children when they were young and I tell my grandchildren now, I was in the same classroom for eight years -- which makes them look at me in a strange way...
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