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John Spencer Sperry
(Obituary ~ 09/03/10)
John Spencer Sperry died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. John was born on Oct. 12, 1940, in Artesia, N.M., the last of the three children of Wesley Roy Sperry and Helen Watford Sperry. He was married on Feb. 17, 1968, to Nuala Delaney, who survives of the home...
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Sheriff's Report August 21-August 25
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/03/10)
August 21 There were reports of a structure fire in the Sheldon area and property damage and theft in the Schell City area. Jessica Leer was arrested for third degree assault. Bond amount is $1,000. Jessica Leer was released on bond. Jail population: Total census, 67; state, 5; Vernon County Re-entry program, 2; Cedar County, 3; and Bates County, 10...
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Cottey Comets gear up for new season
(College Sports ~ 09/03/10)
"Every year has its own story." Cottey College head volleyball coach Marla Kannady Foreman has high hopes that statement will continue to ring true as her squad heads into the 2010 season. Coming off of the worst season in program history in which the Comets finished with an abysmal 1-18 match record, Foreman said hopes are high for a significant turnaround. ...
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Lady Tigers softball postponed (High School Sports ~ 09/03/10)
The Nevada Lady Tigers softball team got its attempt to extend its season-opening win streak to nine games off with a bang Thursday. But not quite the kind of bang head coach Tammy Holcomb hoped for. Following a 15-0 drubbing of Seneca in just three innings Tuesday, Holcomb and her squad had high hopes of keeping the momentum and the offense going Thursday as they hosted the Lady Tigers of Lamar. ... -
Race for Fourth District seat heats up
(Local News ~ 09/03/10)
As the clock ticks on the election cycle in the 4th District Congressional race between incumbent Ike Skelton, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Vicky Hartzler, the rhetoric is heating up. Skelton has faced challengers before, but this year some pundits say even Demo-crats in safe districts are considered vulnerable to challenges by Repub-licans. Whether that will affect Skelton, who has typically been re-elected with more than 60 percent of the vote, remains to be seen...
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Candle found to be cause of Wednesday house fire
(Local News ~ 09/03/10)
The cause of a small fire at a home at 722 N. Washington, Nevada, first reported by the Daily Mail in Thursday's edition has been determined. According to a press release from the Nevada Fire Department, the fire broke out in a bathroom and began to spread to the dining room by the time firefighters arrived, and turned out to have been started by a candle left burning near towels on a towel rack...
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Yoga classes presented at Chapman Estates
(Local News ~ 09/03/10)
Samantha Gilmore, yoga instructor, presented a program to Chapman Estates at their monthly resident meeting. Residents participated in doing yoga stretches and exercises. In observance of September's being National Yoga Month, classes will be offered to residents at the Crawford House on Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, at 11:15 a.m., free of charge and taught by Gilmore. Participants may register now by calling the administrative office at (417) 448-2730...
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NRMC makes high marks in patient satisfaction (Local News ~ 09/03/10)
The Nevada Regional Medical Center is constantly trying to improve its services to the community and its patients. In order to judge the quality of care it delivers, NRMC and most other hospitals keep track of a lot of patient comment and feedback. The most recent information gleaned from several different types of quality measurement categories shows that the facility is increasing its level of patient satisfaction... -
'More like a home' (Local News ~ 09/03/10)
"It's been our goal over the last several years, and definitely my goal since I took over in January to make this a place that's welcoming, more like a home for the kids." So said Alyson Harder, CEO of Heartland Behavioral Services in Nevada, about an ongoing, extensive renovation of the facility... -
Most passed 2010 bills now law
(Editorial ~ 09/03/10)
As of Aug. 28, most of the 32 Senate bills and 74 House bills that were sent to the governor for his signature this session officially became law. Every year, this date is important because it's the date for the majority of bills to take effect that are passed during the legislative session and signed by the governor. This action also signifies the last legislative step for bills that have been endorsed by the General Assembly each year...
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Direction
(Column ~ 09/03/10)
I always like to know where I am going. In the not too distant past, before GPS in car systems, and Google Maps, I considered myself fairly proficient, at following an old fashioned accordion style paper car map. After I read Ralph Pokorny's coverage of the latest Nevada Planning Commission meeting, it would seem we need a new map there too...
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