Stories from Friday, June 10, 2005

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail The summer school program is off to a good start according to Assistant Superintendent Christi Peterson. "Summer school is off to a wonderful start with good participation and lots of good programs," Peterson said during the Nevada R-5 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. ...

By Rusty Murry Nevada Daily Mail The sky is the limit during this year's Bushwhacker Days. Bushwhacker Days 2005 will once again feature hot air balloons launching from the Nevada Airport at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturday, June 18, and at 6 a.m., Sunday, June 19. In addition to this high-flying aerial event, Preston Aviation will provide a helicopter extravaganza at the Vernon County fairgrounds, all day on Friday, June 17, that will offer five-minute excursion rides for a $25 fee...

A 1984 Chevrolet mini bus converted into an RV burst into flames about 3:19 Thursday afternoon while traveling westbound on US 54 a mile and a half east of Nevada. The owner was alone in the vehicle when, "All of a sudden I heard something pop. And then I smelled something burning," said Betsy Dishman of El Dorado Springs. Dishman escaped injury, but the vehicle was a total loss. "The fire was started due to a ruptured fuel line," said Captain Bill Thornton of the Nevada Fire Department...

Special to the Daily Mail A full night of entertainment is planned for Thursday, June 16, as part of the 2005 Nevada/Vernon County Sesquicentennial Bushwhacker Days celebration. Nevada's Community Council on the Performing Arts is sponsoring and coordinating the "Local Legends Through The Ages" evening of festivities. The production starts at 6 p.m., on the main stage, located on the south side of the Nevada Square, and will run through 10 p.m...

Aaron and Lorrie Barnes, St. Charles, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Avery Barnes. Blake was born on June 6, 2005. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Pat and Sinan Ozkal, Nevada, Jack and Earlene Barnes, Walker, and Marsha and Wally Scott, Prairie Village, Kan...

Edward L. Harbin, 69, El Dorado Springs, was born May 11, 1936, in Kansas City and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2005. He married Harriet Sue Acheson on Aug. 30, 1958, and to this union two sons were born., Michael D. and Mark R. Edward enjoyed his life and kept busy with his retirement. He loved his family and friends. He had a big love for old cars...

Wilma Nadine Bogart, 80, Nevada, formerly of Sheldon, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Sheldon, to Benjamin Franklin McWilliams and Grace Long McWilliams. She married Leonard H. Bogart on Aug. 29, 1942, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1980...

Dean Shultz, 66, Nevada, formerly of Denver, Colo., died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2005, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 30, 1938, in Appleton City, Mo., to Paul Robertson Shultz and Mildred Maude Bain Shultz. ...

**100 years ago: Elks organize for great work A special meeting of the members of the Elks Lodge was held at the lodge rooms last evening. Organization was effected by the election of Dr. D.W. Howard as chairman, and L.N. Hagood, secretary. A proposition was submitted to the Elks Lodge that they purchase Lake Park Springs. On motion of O.H. Hoss, seconded by V.A. Weems that a committee of seven be appointed to promote the proposition...

The rest of the story on 'Deep Throat' Dear Editor, It seems that everyone that grew up at the feet of Dan Blather and Walter the Cronkite is curious about the old news regarding Deep Throat, the credited source, or informant, of the then fresh young investigative reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward who worked for the Washington Post, the leading liberal newspaper south of the New York Times. ...

Associated Press PITTSBURGH -- The Baltimore Orioles, thin on the bench because of injuries, acquired outfielder-first baseman Eli Marrero from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league infielder Pete Maestrales. Marrero had 10 homers and 40 RBIs last season as a part-time player with the Braves. The Royals acquired Marrero and cash from the Braves on Dec. 16 for right-hander Jorge Vasquez, but designated him for assignment last week...

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO -- Felipe Alou frequently speaks of "stopping the bleeding." Perhaps the San Francisco Giants have bandaged their troubles for a day. Edgardo Alfonzo hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and pinch-hitter Pedro Feliz added a key two-run double, helping San Francisco snap a six-game home losing streak with a 9-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday...

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO -- Manu Ginobili barreled into the lane with his hair flying and elbows flailing. Somehow avoiding two Pistons, he lofted the ball toward the hoop while he tumbled the other way. By most measures, it was a terrible shot -- but it hit the rim and dropped through, impervious to logic, physics or Detroit's defense...

Nevada Griffons outfielder Tim Ryan gets caught in a rundown during a game earlier this season. Ryan and the rest of the Griffons will be hosting the Wichita Twins in a Jayhawk League doubleheader at Lyons Stadium tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. The Nevada Griffons take a perfect 6-0 record into their first league series of the season. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Cottey Comets will have a completely new look this season as they continue to bring new athletes into the fold. The latest athlete is Kerri Shanks, a guard from Crest Ridge High School in Centerview. Crest Ridge was in the Class 2 Missouri State High School Activities Association Final Four this past season...