Stories from Friday, April 6, 2012

Debra Workman, principal at Nevada High School, received the 2012 Missouri FCCLA School Administrator Award on Sunday, March 25, at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Conference. Workman was nominated for the honor by Debra Price, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Nevada High School and students in the program...

Two Rich Hill, Mo. residents were injured in a two vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. 71 Highway just north of the Horton exit on Wednesday afternoon, April 4. The wreck happened at 1:38 p.m. about seven miles south of Rich Hill when a northbound 2005 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Joseph E. Day, 36, of Shawnee, Okla., changed lanes and struck the side of a northbound 2003 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Bessie M. Rich, 55, of Rich Hill...

MT. VERNON, Mo. -- "Make hay in April" doesn't have the same ring as "make hay in May." Yet, with the record high temperatures of March, cool season grasses, small grains and legumes are on schedule to be harvested before May 1. In fact, Dr. Rob Kallenbach, state extension forage specialist, challenged Missouri forage growers last year to consider late April for peak quality hay production...

Southwest Missourians have a total of $35 million in unclaimed property in more than 383,000 accounts.

The Child Advocacy Council is sponsoring a "Cyber Crimes" presentation April 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center. The presentation is offered free of charge. All parents and community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to protect children from cyber bullying and online predators. ...

Home repair and remodeling scams are some of the top categories of consumer complaints filed with the Missouri Attorney General's office every year. In order to avoid problems, it is very important for consumers to do their "homework" before entering into any agreement with a contractor. ...

When Geraldine Ogle arrived at Nile's Hair-styling Salon Thursday, March 29, for her approximately 2,600th visit, she received a surprise for her 96th birthday. Nile had arranged that a local photographer would memorialize her 60 years of weekly trips to the hairstyle salon...

The Vernon County Youth Task Force, Youth Enrichment Services and the Vernon County schools are hosting a town hall meeting on Monday, April 9, that will focus on the issue of underage drinking. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., in the Nevada High School auditorium. Carol Branham will act as moderator as a panel of community leaders and a panel of students discuss the topic...

Ruby Olive Murray, 90, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Christian Health Care, Nevada, following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 11, 1921, in Coolidge, Kan., to Albert Herren and Mary Kirby Herren. She married John Wesley Murray on Dec. 23, 1937, in Stillwell, Okla., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1974...

Dortha M. "Pope" Ramsey, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Christian Health Care, Nevada. She was born on March 8, 1920, in Dederick, Mo., to Schyler L. Pope and Susie Jane Conway Pope. She married Roy Lee Ramsey on Feb. 25, 1939, and he preceded her in death in 1965...

Linda Edmiston, 73, of Nevada, died suddenly Thursday, April 5, 2012. Funeral services and family information will be provided by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Ken and Celia Biles are proud to announce the birth of their son, Rylan Louis Biles. Rylan was born at 11:42 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 and 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Norma Kreiensieck of Nevada. Maternal great-grandparent is Dolores Kimmell of Nevada...

Derik and Ashley White of Nevada, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ryelyn Danae' White. Ryelyn was born at 3:34 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20 and 1/2 inches...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada High School graduate and University of Central Missouri sophomore wrestler Todd Brier was named to the honorable mention NCAA Division-II All-Academic Team. Brier wrestled at 165 pounds this season and tied for the team lead in wins by fall with six...

Nevada Daily Mail SHELDON -- Sheldon improved to 2-1 on the season after defeating Butler 7-6 on Wednesday night. Sophomore Zack Enochs started on the mound for the Panthers and made it to the fifth and then was relieved by freshman Micah Swanson. Sheldon had a 3-1 lead only to see it slip away. Sheldon was down 4-3 in the fifth when senior Dustin Rhoades hit his second home run of the season to tie it up...

The NEVC fifth and sixth grade boys basketball team went undefeated this past season. In front row are Corey Graham, Logan Conner, Cameron Woods, Bryce Applegate, Michael Giyer, Jacob Davidson, Collen Dighero, and Joshua Fox, In back are Quinton Hays, Blane Jones, Clayton Bogardus, Coach Darren Bachand, Corbin Goodwin, Hayden Harp, Shawn Linthicum, Trey Pippin...

Nevada baseball has an off day vs. Seneca

PLEASANT HILL -- Joseph Ferry once again led the way for the Nevada High School boys golf team. Nevada took on Pleasant Hill on Thursday in a dual. The host Roosters beat the Tigers by six shots, 170-176 at the Quarry Course at Country Creek Golf Course. A senior, Ferry took first overall in the dual with a 37...