Stories from Friday, October 10, 2003

State budget cuts mean Moss House, a local shelter for victims of domestic violence that serves women and children in six counties -- is searching for a way to make up the $20,000 deficit it faces. Martha Sander, director of Moss House, said that more than $14,000 of that money goes for things that are necessary for the operation of the facility. ...

On Saturday, Oct. 11, Missouri's new concealed weapons law will go into effect. Vernon County Sheriff Ron Peckman is anticipating a substantial number of applications for this program and reports that the sheriff's office will be open at 9 a.m., Saturday, to take care of hopeful applicants. ...

The Tiger varsity volleyball team's inability to find a way in crunch time led to a Webb City sweep at Wynn Gymnasium on Thursday. Webb City's young Cardinals, with three freshmen starters, were able to win the crucial points down the stretch for a 25-19, 25-20 victory. ...

The Tiger varsity volleyball team's inability to find a way in crunch time led to a Webb City sweep at Wynn Gymnasium on Thursday. Webb City's young Cardinals, with three freshmen starters, were able to win the crucial points down the stretch for a 25-19, 25-20 victory. ...

Mike Moore (left), 2003 Nevada High School graduate and all-state cross country runner, is now competing for Tulane University in Baton Rouge, La. Moore will represent the Green Wave in the 30-team Auburn University Invitational on Saturday.

Apparently, it's time for a refresher course on maintaining female friendships. It's not always easy. Women -- while far and away the superior gender when it comes to relationships, multitasking and handling illness -- can be an emotional lot. We're tuned in to every infraction of the friendship code. ...

100 Years Ago -- October 10, 1903 AROUND TOWN -- Some weeks ago, the City Council passed an ordinance compelling all telephone and telegraph poles to be painted with two coats of paint and providing a fine of $1 to $100 to be assessed against the companies failing to comply with said ordinance. ...