Stories from Thursday, May 6, 2010

May 1 Steve DeMaree was arrested on charges of two counts of failure to appear. He was released on a $10,000 surety bond. Jail population: 47 May 2 Marilyn Lou Martin was arrested on two counts of probation violation. She is being held in lieu of two $5,000 bonds...

April 30 A report of stealing of an animal in the 1100 block of West Ashland, was called in by Anthony Fischer, of Nevada. He reported a rabbit stolen. A petty theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of South Jefferson, called in by Raul Villafane, of Nevada. He reported a case and DVDs stolen...

Shirley Florene Flake, 73, the daughter of Floyd Alonzo and Glessner Irene (True) Phillips was born March 26, 1937, in Walker, Mo., and passed from this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the St. Joseph Medical Center, in Kansas City, Mo. Shirley attended school in Schell City, then graduated from Nevada High School in 1955. ...

Lola Mae Hendrix Yurk, 88, of Columbus, passed away at her home Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Mae was born March 20, 1922, in Nevada, the daughter of James Orion and Lola Alice (Wheatley) Hendrix. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1940. Mae worked at the Nevada Hospital and ASCS Agriculture Office and retired from the Farm and Home Savings in 1979. ...

The nation's largest annual food drive to Stamp Out Hunger will be conducted Saturday, May 8. On that day, U.S. Postal Service letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations from homes as they deliver mail along their routes. The annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive -- held in conjunction with the Postal Service -- will help feed families in all 50 states...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced that a loan of $7,646,600 has been provided to El Dorado Springs for improvements to the city's wastewater treatment and collection systems. The city will use the proceeds for the construction of a new activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and improvements to the southwest pump station...

During an executive session conducted after the regular meeting of the Nevada City Council Tuesday night, the council voted 5-0 on both the first and second readings of an emergency ordinance concluding the city's employment agreement with Nevada City Treasurer Paul Hokanson...

The future of the historic Nevada Habilitation Center is still being forged in Jefferson City. The decision has been made to close the current facility but open group homes on the campus to house many of the current clients. Superintendent Chris Baker said nothing new had come up in the time since the announcement was made...

Vernon County commissioners, Sheriff Ron Peckman, jail administrator Mike Beaver and representatives of J.E. Dunn Construction and the architectural firm of Goldberg, Sullivan and McCrerey made a final walk through of the Vernon County Jail on Tuesday, May 4, to identify and discuss warranty repair issues needing addressed before the May 8, one-year anniversary of the building's completion...

There is a saying that travel broadens a person. That is probably true, especially in the physical sense. But I have found that travel also wears out a person. It is not so much the activities that sightseeing or visiting can cause. It is the variety of sleeping arrangements...

After a strong day at the Monett tournament on Friday, the Nevada Tigers tennis team got back into action at home with high hopes of continuing its high level of play Monday against Clever High School. Clever struggled right from the start of the match and never really recovered as the Tigers dominated throughout the day. After seeing the Tigers cruise through most of the contest, Clever was able to pick up a win in just one of the nine varsity matches, falling by a final score of 8-1...

SHELDON, Mo. -- The Sheldon Lady Panthers put on a strong performance Tuesday as they earned a doubleheader sweep over the Lady Knights of Northeast Vernon County. The Lady Knights were never really able to get much offense going in either game and the Lady Panthers took full advantage. The Lady Panthers didn't waste any time jumping on the NEVC pitching staff in both contests, needing a total of just eight innings to pick up the sweep...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail She's been part of Bronaugh R-7 Schools even before she started working there in 1974. Saundra Bogart graduated from the school as did many of her family, with more to come. Bogart is retiring after working as a cook and then as secretary for a combined 35 1/2 years...

Nearly 200 people gathered on the steps, sidewalk and south lawn of the Vernon County courthouse on Thursday, May 6, to observe the 2010, National Day of Prayer. Clergymen from several local churches and others assembled to listen to patriotic music, sing the national anthem and of course, pray. Prayers for strong families, God's wisdom and governmental bodies were led by clergy from a number of local congregations. The annual event was conducted from noon to 12:40 p.m...

* Bailey supports troups as U.S. Navy auditor. By Neoma Foreman Special to the Daily Mail Bill Bailey, of Schell City, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. Bailey was sent to Paris Island, S.C., for basic training; which, according to Bailey "was quite an experience." He started marching each day at 5 a.m. and marched for two hours, ate breakfast, then marched again. "They kept us busy."...

Nevada Daily Mail May is Older Americans Month -- a tradition dating back to 1963 to honor the legacies and ongoing contribution of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. The Vernon County Senior Center is joining communities nationwide in celebrating this month with special activities and events...

Nevada Daily Mail The Cottey College Department of Theatre will present a special children's theatre performance of the play,"The Princess Who Would Not Marry," on Saturday, May 8, at 3 p.m., in the auditorium of the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts...

Students from St. Mary's School celebrated Cinco de Mayo, May 5, with a meal and parade. Students and staff provided Mexican food such as quesadillas, tortilla chips, salsa, refried beans, guacamole, and fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch to celebrate. The students wore sombreros, and played musical instruments, as they marched in a parade around the entire playground...

Ashley Harms and Robert J. Baer, of Harwood, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Paxton Lane Baer. Paxton was born at 5:22 p.m., at May 4, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Tracy Harms, of Harwood. ...