Stories from Wednesday, August 27, 2003

The Vernon County Commissioners met with Craig Carter, of Newberry and Keck, about a lawsuit filed in 2001 by Troy Johnson, Redfield, Kan., relating to accident that occurred on Ashland, which is closed at east U.S. 71 Highway. The driver of a vehicle apparently drove straight into a berm at the end of the road, the vehicle became airborne and ended up on the right-of-way of U. ...

In today's jobs market it can be very tough to find work for even the most qualified of candidates. For many job seekers of retirement age or older it can be especially hard as they have to learn to cope with unfamiliar technology and a very competitive workplace. ...

The hotly contested beef checkoff reached another turning point last week as the U.S. Department of Justice and some cattlemen's advocacy groups have asked the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals -- which earlier ruled that the beef checkoff violated producers rights of free speech and was unconstitutional -- to reconsider their verdict. ...

Nevada coach Chris Garzone called it a "taste of reality."After a season opening win on Monday, the Lady Tigers (1-1) opened the Southwest Conference schedule with an 18-1 five inning run-rule loss to McDonald County on Tuesday at Bushwhacker Field. ...

A program available in Vernon County and other counties in this area is a place that provides a safe haven for battered women and their children, plus much more.Recently, I heard Martha Sander give a talk about the program and her responsibilities.She is the executive director of the Council on Families in Crisis. ...

100 Years Ago -- August 27, 1903 TEMPLE TOPICS -- Mr. Frank Farrington and wife who have been visiting his Uncles Messrs. C.L. and W.B. Farrington, have returned to St. Louis.Miss Myrtle Framel is visiting Mr. Hamsen and family this week.The dance at Mr. ...