Stories from Thursday, October 26, 2006

#By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail "Nevada has always been known for the quality of its parks and recreation, but when I see all the improvements dissolving right before my eyes, it takes my passion away," parks board member Gina Cripps, said during Wednesday's board meeting...

Special to the Daily mail On Oct. 25, Soroptimist International of Nevada, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, will begin seeking applicants for its recognition program targeted to young women who make the community and world a better place. ...

By Lynn A. Wade Nevada Daily Mail In the Elks bingo hall, a room charged with the collective support and curiosity of about 60 people, candidates for Missouri state representative in the 125th District squared off in a debate Tuesday night. Challenger Tim Wells, a Democrat, won the coin toss determining who would give the first opening statement, with incumbent Barney Fisher following suit...

By Kent Mathis Unit Public Affairs Representative Special to the Daily Mail CAMP CLARK, Mo. -- Volunteer members of the Family Readiness Group for Company A, 311th Brigade Support Battalion in Nevada gather together when they can to support units participating in training. Each unit of the Missouri Army National Guard is supported by a Family Readiness Group...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Health Department has signed a contract with the Missouri Department of Health to continue providing WIC services in Vernon County for the federal fiscal year 2007. Under terms of the contract persons will be served as eligible. Standards of eligibility and participation are the same for everyone...

Jim Lee Flewelling, 62, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 8, 1944, in Sheldon, Mo., to Roy A. Flewelling and Elizabeth Bertha Bayerkohler Flewelling. Jim grew up in the rural Montevallo area. ...

I am sucking on a jellybean as I write this column. I know that I don't need the sugar. I know that I am already overweight. But I bought a sack of the enticing little ovals yesterday at the store and they won't leave me alone. One reason I bought them was that they are not in season. ...

100 years ago Officer shot at Special Officer John T. Lucas who looks after the Katy's interest here had rather a thrilling experience Friday evening. Officer Lucas went up in the north end of the railway yards after supper and when near the mill three strange men began to shoot at him but fortunately they missed the Katy officer. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail HARRISONVILLE, Mo. -- Two points from a state tournament berth, the Nevada Lady Tigers couldn't close the deal. After winning the first game of the Class 3, District 12 volleyball tournament championship match against the Holden Eagles, the Lady Tigers were tied with the top seed 25-25 in the second game...

Very few things in life hurt worse than missed opportunities. When you look back on things you wonder what might have been, what could have been, and in your mind, what should have been. These are defining moments for athletes, moments in which things either work out or they don't. You either make the play or you don't. It happens so fast when you're living the moment that you don't have time to think about it, you just react...