Stories from Friday, October 8, 2010

Structured Equity Advisors, of Newport Beach, Calif., has announced in a press release that "it obtained a judgment against all O'Sullivan claims and in favor of all SEA counterclaims including return of the $1.5 million earnest money deposit plus interest and SEA's attorney fees related to the defense of this action."...

Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes are occurring due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being places they aren't usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert...

The forecast for this weekend's weather is sunny and warm, perfect to get those final outside chores completed before winter arrives and the city of Nevada is planning to help by holding their annual fall cleanup day next Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon...

Open burning will be allowed in the city limits of Nevada from Saturday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 31. During this period, residents will not have to call the fire station for permission to burn; however, the following rules must be followed:...

Juggler Mark Nizer will perform at Cottey College on Saturday, Oct.16, at 8 p.m. in the auditorium inside the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts. Nizer, "The Juggler Your Mother Warned You About," has changed the way people view the world. The impossible is possible, and the improbable is probable...

Nevada Mayor Jayne Novak presents a proclamation to Jason Claspill, Nevada Lions Club president, and Rudy Spann, left, Nevada Lions Club secretary during Tuesday's city council meeting proclaiming Oct. 9 as We Serve Day in Nevada. According to the proclamation, "We Serve Day" highlights the major contributions of Lions Clubs to citizens of the state of Missouri. ...

Nevada Mayor Jayne Novak presents a proclamation to Nevada Fire Chief Robert Benn, recognizing Oct. 3-9 as Fire Prevention Week in Nevada. According to the proclamation: "The Fire Prevention Week 2010, Oct. 3-9 theme, 'Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!' actively works to motivate Nevada residents to implement recommendations in their homes." The National Fire Protection Association recommends at least one smoke alarm on every level of the home, including the basement, outside all sleeping areas and in all bedrooms.. ...

Above, some of the members of the Rich Hill Stitch in Time Quilt Guild with the 77 pillowcases they made and donated to the Moss House in Nevada. Front row Sharon Tourtillott, Carol Farley and Marie Gilkey Back row, Peggy Reid, Michelle Gould, Virginia Thompson, Esther Thurman, Barbara Herell, Gail Wright. Not pictured, Peggy Gilkey...

Max Wayne Kirkendoll, Nevada, infant son of Larry Kirkendoll and Kayla Lea Messer, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. He was born May 24, 2010, in Nevada. In addition to his mother and father, survivors include one sister, Liberty Kirkendoll, of the home; maternal grandparents, Will Messer, Joplin, Mo., and Terry Messer, Nevada; paternal grandparents, Shelly Kirkendoll, Nevada, and Larry Kirkendoll, also of Nevada; maternal great-grandparents, Pat and Mike Brigman, Nevada; paternal great-grandparents, Pat Rogers, Jericho Springs, Mo., and Larry Kirkendoll, the state of Texas; aunt and uncle, Harley and Shawn Kirkendoll, Nevada.. ...

September 4 Gary E. Sisseck, Nevada, speeding 60/45. September 9 Terry C. Handley, Falls City, Neb., minor in possession of alcohol. Ridge Austin Alsup Miller, Nevada, minor in possession of alcohol. September 10 Shyla Banfield, Nevada, excessive vehicle noise-stereo...

The Cottey College Comets volleyball team fell to the Longview Lakers in a hard-fought match, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-19. Head coach Marla Kannady Foreman said the match, played at the Hinkhouse gymnasium on the Cottey College campus, showed marked improvement in the team's performance from earlier in the year...

The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity softball team came into the Class 3, District 11 tournament with a much different setup than they have become accustomed to. Not only were the Lady Tigers in unfamiliar territory as the tournament's top seed, but entered the tournament's semifinal round against a new opponent they had yet to see in the Lady Indians of Strafford...