Stories from Saturday, October 4, 2014

Lee Cooper (Colonel -- USAF, retired), died Tuesday Sept. 16, 2014, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was born in Montevallo, Mo., on Feb. 14, 1935, the son of Herbert B. Cooper and Mildred O. Cooper. He was survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; son, Brian Cooper, of Key West, Fla.; and daughter, Lisa Jackson, and two sons of Marietta, Ga. ...

Emily Lynn Benbrook and Matthew John Wopata were united in marrige on June 7, at the United Methodist Church, of Nevada. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Benbrook, of Nevada, and Mr. and Mrs. John Wopata, of Kansas City, Mo. The candlelit ceremony was solemnized before family and friends by the Rev. Steve Doss, of Kansas City, Mo. Proceeding the ceremony, candles were lit by Lindley Ferry, cousin of the bride...

Scott and Kelli Nolting are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maranda Nicole Taylor, to Todd Lee Spangler, of Stockton, Mo. Grandparents of the bride are Marlys Taylor, the late J.W. Taylor and Betty Taylor, and R.L. and Judith Gray, all of northwest Arkansas...

tEarly in the year, we saw changes to the CCW laws and how the permits are issued. The process of obtaining a permit was made a little easier because the permit is now issued from the Sheriff's Office and also became valid for five years before needing to be renewed...

National Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 5, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 11. Begun in 1925, the goal of the week is to increase awareness of the dangers of fire and to educate the public on how to stay safe. Consider these facts: More than 1.7 million fires strike homes, parks and businesses each year...

Hi neighbors. With the beginning of October comes the promise (or threat) from most television stations of 31 days of horror films. Nightly fare will feature horror flicks once shown at theaters. They may include slash and chop movies (where the only reason for the movie to be made appears to be increasing the sale of fake blood and plastic body parts), science fiction or Gothic classic monsters, lots of horror with witchcraft, mythological monsters, and a few bio-hazards thrown in for fun...

Lesha Franklin, second grade teacher What inspired you to become a teacher? I have had some amazing teachers in my time. I was able to learn so much from them. I wanted to be able to do the same. It is incredible to see the growth that takes place in a child in just one year!...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada City Council has tentatively scheduled a site visit to the new fire department building at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the regular council meeting at 7 p.m., in the council chambers, in the Public Safety Building, 120 S. Ash St...

Special to the Daily Mail I made the mistake of reading the "Moonlight and Valentino" movie reviews before going to watch the stage version, written by Ellen Simon (yes, Neil Simon's daughter) now playing on the stage at the Fox Playhouse, 110 S. Main, Nevada...

Nevada Daily Mail The 43rd annual National Hunting and Fishing Day was celebrated last Saturday in recognition of the millions of Americans who hunt, fish, photograph or simply enjoy the country's rich wildlife and natural resources. One of the largest events was held at the Bois D' Arc Conservation Area, west of Springfield. ...

After suffering two consecutive losses, the Nevada Tigers got back to their winning ways Thursday, defeating Clinton on the road, 25-15 and 25-18. With the victory, Nevada moves to 14-8 on the season. "Tonight was a good change in pace for us," Tiger coach Ashley Thoreson said. "We have had a stressful week playing both El Dorado Springs and O'Hara and taking two losses."...

Nevada Daily Mail After advancing on from the Class 1 District 4 Golf Tournament played at the Cassville Golf Club Sept. 29, Nevada Lady Tiger golfers Hannah Householder, Michael Jones, Maddie Johnson, and Brooklynn Vincent are now zeroed in on Monday's sectional at the Marshfield Country Club...

Nevada Daily Mail The Hume Hornets picked up their 10th win of the year after defeating the visiting Sheldon Panthers in two sets, 25-11 and 25-14, Friday. The Hornets are now 10-2 on the season. "The girls served well and they played well," Hume coach Delanya Thompson said. "They made a few mistakes in passing, but overall it was a good team effort...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Tigers were dominated on both sides of the football by the Aurora Houn' Dawgs Friday night in Aurora, losing 33-13. Nevada's (2-5, 1-3) offense failed to gain any traction in the first half, and was completely shut down, as they went into half time trailing 12-0...