Stories from Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Dr. Karen Kay Ford, 65 of Duncan, Okla., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, following an unexpected brain hemorrhage, surrounded by loving family and friends, in Duncan. She was born Thursday, Dec. 30, 1943, and grew up near the small town of Bronaugh, where she and her two sisters, Lois and Joan were reared by two loving parents, Joe and Ethelyn Leist Boatright and a very special grandmother, "Granny Deal" Leist. ...

Nannetta Grace Neely, 68, Walker, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at her residence, following an illness of several months. She was born July 16, 1941, in Overland Park, Kan., to Pressley Jacob Stump and Ada Grace Shatto Stump. She was married June 21, 1966, in Miami, Okla., to Reuben Neely, and he survives of the home...

Sue Mooneyhan, 69, Nevada, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born July 18, 1940 in Moundville, Mo., to Lorenzo Bryant Thomas and Eloise Glessner Martin Thomas. Ms. Mooneyhan was born and raised in Moundville, Mo. ...

Sept. 5 Dillion T. Bennett, Nevada, failure to obey police officer. Sept. 23 Rachael L. Gant, Nevada, no dog tag. Oct. 3 Lane V. Blankenship, Carthage, Mo., borrowed/stolen plates, no proof of insurance, no child restraint, seat belt law, and expired license plates...

The Nevada Housing Authority will be hosting a costume party for Chapman Estates residents on Friday, Oct. 30, at noon. Costumes will be judged and all housing authority residents are encouraged to attend. Nevada Housing Authority also wishes to participate in the Safe Treats Activity. Friday, Oct. 30, 2-5 p.m. Chapman Estates residents invite area children, ages 0 through 5 grade to come to the Crawford House, 1117 N. West St. for treats...

Nevada Regional Medical Center is seeing an increased number of patients with flu-like symptoms in the Emergency Department. The hospital is following CDC guidelines and infection control procedures to help protect patients, employees and hospital visitors from the spread of this illness...

Governor Jay Nixon proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 22, as a day to celebrate after school programs in Missouri. He joined 24 other governors in issuing proclamations to support "Lights On After School Day." "It was our hope that everyone would keep the lights on for our children Thursday afternoon from 3-5 p.m.," said Cindy Heislen, director of Community Education at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. ...

Located about 8 miles southeast of El Dorado Springs, was the forerunner of the modern amusement park. The park offered many forms of recreation to its visitors, including picnicking, swimming, touring the park on foot to see the many carved statues, softball and horseshoe pitching games, and playing on the playground equipment installed near the picnic area. However, Spooky Springs came about by accident...