Stories from Thursday, January 28, 2010

Bruce Logan Karnes, 53, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Paola, Kan. Bruce was born April 24, 1956, in Hoxie, Kan., to Dorrence "Duke" and Arlene Karnes. Bruce grew up in WaKeeney, Kan., where he graduated from Trego Community High School and continued his education at the University of Kansas. ...

Laurel Nichols Mason, 68, Nevada, died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. View obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Jan. 26 There were reports of harassment in the Sheldon area, a follow up in the Sheldon area, a traffic hazard in the Vernon County area, suicidal threats in the Vernon County area, harassment in the Sheldon area, vandalism in the Metz area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Vernon County area, suspicious activity in the Compton Junction area, a follow up in the Bronaugh area, threats in the Stotesbury area, a theft in the Vernon County area, a request to speak with an officer in the Nevada area, a check well being in the Nevada area, and a traffic hazard in the Sheldon area.. ...

When winter weather begins and temperatures drop, many people start looking for ways to shave a few dollars off their heating costs. According to Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, anyone planning to buy a space heater should carefully examine the claims manufacturers make about their products...

The Nevada Public Library board of directors plans to meet at 5:15, tonight, in the library meeting room, 212 W. Walnut, Nevada. Enter from the Walnut Street entrance. The board plans to discuss weather-related emergency closings, its 2010 strategic plan, and library renovations...

The Vernon County Cancer Relief Committee is working on an "Italiano Valentino Dinner," which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Elks Bingo Hall in Nevada. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The VCCR board members will be serving a delicious home-cooked meal of lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. Tickets are on sale now from any VCCR board member for $12, or contact Ranea Schulze at (417) 667-1278 or Janet Guthrie at (417) 448-7334...

Bob Broz, MU water quality specialist, will present "Ag Practices and Environmental Issues -- What's the Fuss?" on Feb.10, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Nevada TeleCenter, classroom E. He will present an overview of water quality related environmental regulations, examine examples of situations that have occurred around the state relating to ag practices and how they connect to environmental regulations and how to prevent compliance problems before they occur. ...

Pat Miller, Vernon County Extension agronomy specialist, is getting ready to place a group order for those interested in four publications from the University of Missouri Extension: Missouri Commercial Tree Fruit Spray Guide, No. MP651, $7.50; Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide, No. MX377, $6; Midwest Vegetable Production Guide, No. MX384, $12; Insect and Mite Pests of Apples, No. IPM-108, $3....

New board members joined the Nevada Regional Medical Center board of directors Tuesday during the regular monthly meeting in the mezzanine conference room in the north tower. Cathy Hissink, Julie McKinley and Dave Milam were appointed to replace the members who had term-limited off the board...

After 45 years as a hair stylist Pat Norris is hanging up her scissors and her smock and retiring from the profession she has practiced since high school. "I'll miss it," Norris said. "What I'll miss most is working with the public. You get to know your clientele and it's not just their hair. You get involved with their lives, you see their kids grow from little kids to adults. You get to know what they are going through and you are part of it."...

When I was a student at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C., war was declared. (Not the Civil War, but World War II). Student life changed quickly. All extra curricular activities were held immediately after school since no lights could show after dark. The football games began shortly before the 3:00 p.m. school day ended and the last quarter was played in dimming light...