Stories from Saturday, June 22, 2013

Norvin Glenn Schenker, 86, son of John F. and Clara A. (Fischer) Schenker, born Sept. 7, 1926, in Butler, Mo., departed this life at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Mo., surrounded by his family on June 18, 2013. On June 5, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruby Lee Harkrader at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. George Jagels...

Alice Lucille (Garrett) Huston, 75, of Schell City, Mo., the daughter of Daniel Carlton and Luna Winona (Beard) Garrett was born March 10, 1938, in Palestine, Ark., and passed from this life on Monday, June 17, 2013, at her home in Schell City. Lucy first moved to Schell City, along with her family, in 1953 when she was a sophomore in high school. ...

Edna Marthabelle Jenson, 92, Nevada, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Edna was born April 19, 1921, in Rich Hill, Mo., to Charles Edmond White and Sarah Kathryn Van Cleeve White. She was married to Claude Stewart on Nov. 4, 1939, in Butler, Mo., and he preceded her in death in 1970. She later married Ralph Jenson and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1990...

Hi neighbors. Welcome to summer! Break out those shrinkable garden hoses, soak down the Slip 'N Slide, and get the bathing suits out for the wading pool. This is the time when children are re-introduced to the backyard. Children who have no backyard find their way to the park. Parents plan "play dates" at the swimming pool for their tykes. The heat climbs and no one even notices. Well, no one under 50 any way...

In the police academy they teach what is referred to as "defensive tactics" and other techniques like lock flow (a series of arm restraints), and how to utilize pressure points. These techniques are valuable to any deputy when confronted by violent offenders and physical force is necessary...

No Doubt. Garbage. No, that's not the latest saying in hip-hop vernacular or some new computer-speak. Those are the names of two "alternative" or "ska" bands. In the old days we'd say rock bands. Today, more descriptive phrases would be needed to classify the type of music these two and other popular musical groups perform...

In a crowded kitchen at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center, eight children ranging in age from 6 to 10 are learning the fundamentals of cooking. Now, most people would view this as a recipe for disaster -- children with knives, working at a gas range -- but not instructor, Tammy Roberts of the University of Missouri Extension Office and her assistant, Amy Thornton, an employee of the Parks and Recreation Department...

Nevada Birthright's new office opened May 6 at 231 N. Cedar St. It's still a quiet corner office staffed by two caring volunteers, who expect to get busier over time. "We are an emergency pregnancy service that helps young women who find themselves with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. We offer free pregnancy tests if needed," said Rachel Middendorf, Nevada Birthright director...

Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in locating Charles Croan, an alleged absconder wanted by the District No. 30 Probation and Parole Office in Nevada. Croan is a 29-year-old white male, standing 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes...

A 48-year-old Nevada man was arrested Thursday in an investigation by Nevada Police detectives, working in partnership with the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force, concerning the delivery of child pornography, Police Chief Graham Burnley said...