Stories from Thursday, February 23, 2006

February is dental health month. Tuesday, Nevada high school members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, distributed toothbrushes and toothpaste to fifth graders at Truman school along with a workshop on how to care for teeth and on the damage tobacco can do to the mouth and lungs...

FFA students in Vernon County are celebrating National FFA Week, with several activities planned throughout the week. Today is Tractor Day, and a host of local implement dealers and residents brought a variety of tractors and equipment to Nevada Regional Technical Center. ...

Elmer J. Connelly escaped a from a crash involving the milk truck he regularly drives on a local route, with what appear to be minor injuries. Family members said that although he was hospitalized for observation, it appears he'll be back on his feet soon, and says he hopes to be back on his delivery route in short order. ...

n Producers must sign up by Feb. 24 for meeting discussing benefits and market information relating to organic agricultural production. It's not your father's organic food -- that's what producers will hear March 1 at a 10 a.m. meeting at Casa Azteca...

Charles C. Walters, 77, Lamar, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Freeman Health System, Joplin, Mo. He was born Aug. 25, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., to Chester and Rosa (West) Walters. Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at Memorial Chapel, Richland, Mo., with the Rev. Darrel Hoerle officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park, Lebanon, Mo...

Deanna K. Dally, 59, Liberal, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at her home in Liberal, following a sudden illness. She was born on Sept. 15, 1946, in Mt. Grove, Mo., to DeForest Ratterree and Helen Elizabeth Briggs Ratterree. Deanna grew up in Nevada and was a graduate of Nevada High School in 1964. ...

Last night I went to sleep on my back. That is not a good idea. (Ask my husband about that!) I tend to sleep with my mouth open when I sleep on my back. In addition to waking up with a dry mouth, I may even snore a little. I don't believe that because I have never heard it, but I have been told that it is true. But this morning I woke up lying on my left side. I stretched and then turned to the right side to relax a few more moments...

Having access to quality and affordable healthcare is important for all Missourians, and together we must ensure this need is addressed. We use technology in many ways today to better our lives and make things more convenient, efficient and safe. Now we need to apply that same technology to improve healthcare delivery to help reduce costs and improve outcomes for Missouri patients...

County officials getting ready to move The various county officials are making preparations to begin moving next week. Sheriff Moore and Circuit Clerk Huff will move to the Armory on south Main Street, while the other officials will move to the Simon buildings and the Robinson building...

As the Nevada Tigers have done a complete 180, so has my opinion of this team. Three weeks ago I was frustrated with the way the Tigers were performing on the court, and as a fan I was getting turned off. Not any more. I am pleased to report that the real Tigers have arrived...

After a very successful fall tennis clinic for youth, Elizabeth Hadler will be leading a spring tennis clinic for youth and adults. Hadler is a former college tennis coach and player. The registration fees for the clinic will again be used for the Nevada school tennis programs...

Nevada had three basketball players named to the first team in the All-Southwest Conference selections announced recently. Amanda Wilson was named to the first team on the girls' side. The junior has had to step up on the injury-decimated Lady Tigers. ...