Stories from Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Glenda Joan Rives, 65, Nevada, passed away on Monday morning, March 1, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Eric and Amy Cameron, of Elko, Minn., and big sister Emree, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Ty William Cameron. Ty was born at 7:48 a.m., on Feb. 10, 2010, at Northfield Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches...

Feb. 15 Isabel Ramirez, Nevada, failure to stop at a stop sign. Robin C. Snare, Nevada, speeding 29/15. Kelly L. Stickler, Rockville, speeding 41/30. Andrew M. Williams, Nevada, speeding40/30. Feb. 16 Connie S. Chambers, Nevada, speeding 40/30. Jeffrey D. Holtzman, Nevada, speeding 41/30...

Anna Jeans, 73, Fort Scott, Kan., formerly of Deerfield, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. She was born March 16, 1936 in Deerfield, to Clarence Brock and Gladys Ripley Brock. She was married in Nevada, to James Thomas Jeans in 1956 and he preceded her in death Aug. 11, 2009...

Rodney Earl Schnedler, 45, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, following a short illness. He was born Sept. 5, 1964, in Nevada, to Robert Lee Schnedler and Mildred Evadyne Moore. Rodney grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1982. ...

Gary W. Chadd, 56, Milo, Mo., passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, after being diagnosed with cancer on Nov. 16, 2009. Gary was born on Oct. 14, 1953, in Sheldon, Mo., to John W. Chadd and Margaret J. Baker Chadd. Gary is survived by his wife, Terri, of the home; four sons, Matt Chadd, Jamie Archer, Mark Chadd and Shane Smith; three daughters, Alicia Smith, Kristina Gammon, Trisha Hudson; 24 grandchildren, Natasha, Lizzy, Michala, Hailey, Abbi, Anna Laura, Sierra, Maddison, Alissa, Ashley, Emily, Austin, Tristen, Zachary, Tyler H., Quinten, Dakota, Coby, Joe, Caleb, Bryson, Colton, and Tyler; his father, John W. ...

On Saturday, a huge earthquake struck in Chile, and Debi Meeds, executive director of the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross said, "Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they cope with the immediate aftermath of this devastating earthquake and its aftershocks."...

A total of 100 units of blood were collected during the two day visit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to Nevada this past week. The following persons received their gallon pins: Lori Yokley, 11 gallons; Pat Renwick, 10 gallons; Paul Mast and Gary Hackney, seven gallons; Nuala Sperry, six gallons; Tom Taylor, five gallons; Terry Eaton, four gallons; Sally Thorpe, two gallons; and Susan Vickers, Jeff Mitchell, Ada Crites and Jerry Troyer, one gallon...

The kitchen and dining rooms at Moore-Few Care Center and Barone Alzheimer's Care Center are getting a makeover, and Denise Sloniker, administrator, says residents, visitors and staff all seem pleased with the results. "It's improving every day. We're getting lots of comments...and they're saying it's like going to a restaurant. ...

The Nevada City Council will be looking at a short agenda tonight for JD Kehrman's first meeting as Nevada's new city manager. They will be holding a public hearing during tonight's council meeting, at 7, in the city council chambers, 120 S. Ash Street, and considering a special ordinance accepting sewer easements from the residents in the Meadow Lane development. ...

Saturday night, the 3M clubhouse came alive with a celebration presented by the Nevada/Vernon County Area Chamber of Commerce, this time open to the public. The "Puttin' on the Ritz" gala, featured casino games, silent and live auction items, buffet-style dinner, drawings and lots of fun and fellowship. A list of auction supporters and prize winners will be published when available...

The 2009-'10 Class 4 District 12 girls' All-District teams have officially been announced. The district champion Webb City Lady Cardinals received three first-team and two second-team selections, as well as head coach Brad Shorter earning the coach's spot. Harrisonville earned two second-team spots, while Carl Junction and Nevada each earned a first-team and second-team selection...

For the fourth straight year, the Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball team was forced to play the top-ranked team in the state for a chance at state playoff glory Saturday. For the previous three seasons leading up to this year, the Lady Tigers were forced to square off against the No. 1 team in either the district championship or state Sectional game and Saturday was no exception as they took on the Lady Cardinals of Webb City for the district championship...

Congressman Ike Skelton 2206 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Skelton, State Sen. Pearce and I would like to alert you to a potential tragedy that we fear is becoming more likely everyday. Primarily, because of the recent winter weather, many township roads in both Bates and Vernon counties have become virtually impassable. ...