Stories from Saturday, August 15, 2015

Nevada Daily Mail As we looked over a Vernon County farm pond during the late afternoon sunlight, we saw dimpling rises in the weeds along the shoreline. That was all we needed to know that there were bluegill in the pond. Out came the ultra-light fishing gear and the fun started...

Beginning this fall, Nevada High School students will no longer be allowed to bring any beverages other than bottled water into the building. This is one of the features in the updated district's wellness plan the R-5 Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve during its monthly board meeting Wednesday night...

With a desire to serve children both nationally and around the world, a Moundville couple began a ministry that provides colorful soccer balls and other items to churches or other groups and individuals ministering to children, whether in the United States or in other countries...

The Elizabeth Carey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has set up a special exhibit in the entrance hall of the Nevada Public Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and to honor and thank our Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice...

The time is approaching for the annual McGennis Youth Center annual barbecue and auction fundraiser. Board member Virginia Habjan addressed the Nevada Lions Club this week about the center, its history, its present and its future. McGennis Youth Center has been operating continuously since the lake was dug in 1966, she told the audience...

Joseph Arnold Lockhart, 75, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Medicalodges, in Nevada. Joseph was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Gray County, Texas, to Paul P. and Wanda Jane (Moore) Lockhart. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Church of the Nazerene, Nevada...

Nevada High School is hosting its annual Fall Sports "Meet the Players," Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. at Wynn Gymnasium. On hand will be Booster Club officers Myles Miller, Pam Earnest, and Chris Holcomb, and NHS administration, Principal Jerry Whalen and Assistant Principal Eric Schneider...

Name, age, year in school Emree Cameron, 8 years old, third grade. What is one of your most memorable moments competing? I have two. First, when I won the Kansas City Tour Player of the Year and received a crystal trophy. And when I played in the World Team Challenge with Madison Moman...

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb honor at the Missouri State Fair went to Kayla Morrow of Nevada. She is the daughter of Kevin Morrow and is a member of the Nevada FFA Chapter. Kayla's Crossbred lamb weighed 129 pounds. Sydney Tomlin is the exhibitor of the 2015 Grand Champion Market Lamb. Sydney is from Unionville. Sierra's prize-winning Hampshire lamb weighed 137 pounds...

Nevada Daily Mail Katie Kearbey is taking a sabbatical from the University of Arkansas Razorbacks as a member of the swim team. The Nevada native, the daughter of Alan and Julie Kearbey, was a member of the Nevada Neptunes swim club prior to her heading to UA...

The Hoffman Financial Resources team took second place in its division tournament this year in Nevada Youth Recreation baseball. The team of third and fourth graders was invited to the field at the Hoffman sponsored Griffons game to stand with the Griffons players for the National Anthem. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tarvin of Chanhassen, Minn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel L. Tarvin, of Bentonville, Ark., to Brett W. Robertson, of Bentonville, Ark., son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Robertson, of Cassville, Mo. Brett is the grandson of Ruth Gordon, the late Bob Gordon, and Maxine and Bob Robertson...

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Robertson of Cassville, Mo., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke E. Robertson, of St. Louis, Mo., to Matthew D. Knepper, of St. Louis, Mo., son of Mr. and Mrs. David Knepper, of Barry, Ill. Brooke is the granddaughter of Ruth Gordon, the late Bob Gordon, and Maxine and Bob Robertson...