Stories from Monday, August 30, 2004

Births Zoey Lynn Fritts Joshua Fritts and Cassie Ballard, Butler, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoey Lynn Fritts. Zoey was born at 6:49 p.m., on Aug. 20, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches. ...

Pictures are worth more than a thousand words We have all heard the saying many times that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. I look around our home and realize how lonely I would be if I did not have my pictures. The ones of my parents and siblings, our children in different stages of life, and then the ones of grandchildren and great grandchildren bring me joy and comfort. ...

A heathen's well-wishes for St. Mary's School I was pleased to read the little article "St. Mary's school begins 100th year of classes" in the Aug.18 Daily Mail, but historically appalled at the blooper (or perhaps, to be kinder, oversight) perpetrated in the first two-line paragraph...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail This season spectators will notice something different when they watch the Nevada Tigers cross country team -- girls. After a two-year hiatus from the Nevada High School harrier program, there are females running cross country...

With the Olympics going on right now in Greece, the birthplace of the event, we will honor the new Greek gods from the 2004 Olympics. Unfortunately for the Greeks, the gods all happen to be American. I know it makes no sense, but Greek mythology was never my strong point in school...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The first meet of the season for the Nevada Tigers cross country team is Tuesday, and three spots have seemingly been secured on the varsity roster. That leaves four more spots to go. Juniors Jim Fay, Mason Benn and Curtis Davis, through hard work, ability and dedication, should be assured of varsity spots barring any unforeseen drop in production...

By Ben Holman Nevada Daily Mail Wednesday afternoon the Vernon County Commission held a public hearing to consider a new tax levy for the 2004 property tax year. Because of a projected surplus Tammi Beach, Vernon County Clerk, proposed a lower rate from the previous year...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada High School Renaissance program held its first assembly of the year Thursday at Logan Field. The theme for the assembly was the Olympics and festivities began with a torch relay that ended with the "lighting" of the Olympic flame -- yellow and red flags, waved by students hidden in a big cardboard box...

By Marc Powers Nevada Daily Mail JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- While acknowledging a state law related to the matter is vague, a Cole County circuit judge indicated that it may not require Missouri election officials to offer an early voting period prior to the Nov. 2 general elections...

Special to the Daily Mail A festival where waterfowling, conservation, family fun and hands-on activities come together will be staged at the Vernon County fairgrounds in Nevada's Centennial Park and the Four Rivers Conservation Area, Sept. 25-26. Organizing committee members say, "All is a go for next month's events."...

Births Trinity Leigh Haynes Christopher and Brittany Haynes, Moundville, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Trinity Leigh Haynes. Trinity was born at 12:17 a.m., on Aug. 26, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 19 inches. ...

100 years ago: Bryan to speak at Lake Park The Democratic County Central Committee met at Scott and Bawker's office this afternoon. Chairman Bunce called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. The committeemen expressed the opinion that a large crowd would be at Nevada next Tuesday to hear the Honorable William J. Bryan speak...

Hitting the older demographic They say getting older isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. True enough. But that doesn't mean there won't be grounding moments in your life when you step back and realize how far away from that super cool 18-25 demographic you are. When you use terms like "super cool," for instance...

When's the cleanup? Dear editor: "Katy Allen clean-up announced, May 19. 1964 -- Members of the Vernon County Court have announced that work is underway cleaning up the debris and underbrush in the Katy Allen Lake area, which adjoins Centennial Park and Fairgrounds. The road leading into the lake area will be cleared and rocked and it is planned to install picnic tables for use by Vernon County area residents...

First four matches at home this season By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail With the 2004 season on the horizon, Nevada High School volleyball coach Sharla Wilkerson is ready to go. "Let's play somebody," Wilkerson said. The coach said that after a summer of pre-season preparation and three weeks of official practice, the team was ready to compete against new faces in a different colored uniform...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail There are five seniors on the Nevada High School volleyball team. Each of them has varsity experience from last year and each is looking to make their final season a memorable one. That is why they are aiming high when it comes to 2004...

Births Issac Anthony Shipp Amber Sue Shipp, Nevada, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Issac Anthony Shipp. Issac was born at 8:05 p.m., on Aug. 21, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 18.5 inches. ...