Stories from Friday, July 23, 2010

Edward Johnson and Amanda Connelly of El Dorado Springs, and big brother and sister Nathan and Wynsdae are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Kamberleigh Dawn Brooks Johnson. Kamberleigh was born 4:41 a.m., June 25, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 19 inches...

July 10 There were reports of theft from a motor vehicle in the Deerfield area and theft of a firearm in the Moundville area. William McDermott was arrested for failure to appear. Bond amount is $232. Ricky Steele was released on a $2,500 bond. William McDermott was released on a $232 bond...

June 24 11:15 a.m.: An accident occurred at Cherry and Adams street involving a car driven by Debra L. James, Mo., and a car driven by Jason R. Litten, Nevada. No injuries were reported. June 25 Shawn Lukenbill, Nevada, reported a petty theft from a motor vehicle. Items stolen were: change, wallet, and a plastic tray...

June 16 Matthew A. Prock, Ottawa, Kan., no proof of insurance. July 7 Dianna I. Ross, Nevada, dog running at large, no dog tag. July 10 David W. Barger, Paola, Kan., expired license plate. Natasha V. Gabbert, Osawatomie, Kan., speeding 46/30. Rachael L. Gant, Nevada, excessive stereo noise...

Patsy Garner, Crowder College teacher education coordinator, speaks with two potential students for the new education program at Crowder at an open house Thursday. The program, offering students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in Nevada, is a partnership between Crowder College and Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The contest is on for the best older worker of 2010. Missouri's annual Older Worker of the Year contest seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 65 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job...

Nevada Daily Mail Shoppers looking for a bargain on clothes, computers and school supplies can look forward to savings on these items in less than three weeks as part of Missouri's annual "Back-to-School" Sales Tax Holiday. While the state's temporary waiver of Missouri's sales tax of 4 percent will apply statewide, the savings for consumers will be much higher than that in many Missouri cities and counties...

Nevada Daily Mail Saturday, July 24, the El Dorado Springs' Spring Park will resonate with music as several bands perform in one of the Spring City Revitalization Group's free Summer Concerts. The evening begins with Kamber Cain and Take Five at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Municipal Band at 8 p.m. The Area 51 Horn Band takes the stage at 9 p.m., with their take on oldies rock and roll, blues and swing with the sweet sounds of horns, keyboards and four-part harmonies...

Nevada Daily Mail With the Aug. 3 primary less than two weeks away, Vernon County Clerk Tammy Beach has taken measures to ensure that the vote concerning Proposition S is accurate and equitable. "To try and make it as fair and impartial as possible, we've changed out the two supervising judges in the polling locations in Walker, Harwood and Schell City," Beach said...

The Baxter Bulletin GASSVILLE, Ark. -- A blurry apparition on the bottom of the White River has turned out to be treasure. The river, at a spot known to locals as Red Bud above Rim Shoals, has yielded a river boat 95 percent intact that dates to around 1929...

My routine is so regular and repetitive that it has become, as in the title of this article, habitual. When I refer to my routine, I am actually describing my day-to-day existence. Some of you may find that you are more like me, a creature of habit, than you realize...

I've had a lifelong relationship with Highway 19, which weaves its way from the Arkansas border near Thayer all the way to Hannibal. But I didn't realize until last weekend how much there is to see if you take a few side trips off this scenic route...

Dear Sen. Pearce and Rep. Fisher, I am writing to you publicly to discuss a problem that is occurring not only in our community, but more than likely also happening all across the state and probably the Midwest. The challenge is school funding, particularly for the smaller rural schools throughout our state...

Taylor Swift, at 19, swept the 2009 CMA awards with wins in every category for which she was nominated, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for "Fearless" and Music Video of the Year for "Love Story." Sure, she has a huge fan base from teeny boppers to grown men, even though most of her music is narrowly targeted. ...

Rozella Gammon went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Gammon, at Walker, for the 1st birthday for Lukas Gammon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gammon. Rozella attended the Dederick reunion Sunday. Pastor Connie Locke visited Earl Ijams at the Nevada Regional Medical Center this past week. She visited Mary Ellen Maus at Moore-Few Care Center on Friday...

Bob and Mary Sue Houdeshell hosted a fish fry recently at their home, with more than 70 people present at their home, including family and friends. Among those present was their granddaughter, Cristin Hill, of Bossier City, La., who was here visiting...

Marilyn Entrikin was coming home from Ashley's bridal shower and stopped under the Horton overpass for a few minutes. It was raining so hard, she couldn't see the highway. She got 1-1/2 inches of rain yesterday and last night. Jim and Peggy Entrikin's daughter Ashley and her fiancé Tyler, have been at mom and dad's for a few days. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Neptunes strong season continued with strong outings recently at the Carthage Invitational, Parsons Invitational and a dual meet with Lamar at the Walton Family Aquatic Center. A total of 40 Neptunes participated in the Carthage Invitational swim meet July 10 and 11. ...