Stories from Tuesday, December 19, 2006

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Former Nevada Mayor W. Morris Nunn died suddenly in his home Sunday in Houston, Texas. Nunn, 94, was born in Nevada Sept. 14, 1912 to Walter and Beulah Nunn and was a life-long resident until approximately 10 years ago when he moved to Texas...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail The Sheldon Board of Aldermen met in a special session Monday to accept mayor Travis Denney's resignation and to appoint his replacement. Denney said he resigned to accept career opportunities that would require him to be absent frequently from the board's meetings...

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada City Council has a busy week ahead of them with a regular council meeting Tuesday night, at 7 o'clock, and two special sessions; one at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, to hold a public hearing on establishing an Enhanced Enterprise Zone and the second meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, to have a public hearing on the proposed 2007 municipal budget. ...

By Nancy Malcom Nevada Daily Mail Everett Periman was born in Vernon County near Milo Jan. 11, 1917, to Elbert and Vivian Periman. For several years they lived in a big two-story log home south of Nevada. When asked about tales of his life he commented, "Oh, I have some, but I don't know as anyone would find them interesting." His cousin, Wanda Walker-Yoast of Texas disagrees. She recounted an often told family story of Periman's youth...

Jerad Guajardo and Rachel Dade, Nevada, and Toby are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Brody Lynn Guajardo. Brody was born Dec. 1, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Craig Conway, El Dorado Springs. Paternal great-grandparent is Carol Lyons, Nevada...

Hazel Carpenter lost her battle to cancer at the age of 59, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006. She passed away in her home located in Nevada, Mo., surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on May 14, 1947, in Mercedes Texas. Hazel was the daughter of Walter and Callie Pringle. Hazel married Lawrence Carpenter on June 20, 1970, in Harlingen, Texas. Together they moved to El Dorado Springs, Mo., and a few years later relocated to Nevada. They were married 29 years...

Dustin Brent Bland, 17, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., went to be with his Savior on Dec. 16, 2006, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Dustin was born to Brent and Jennifer Pyle Bland on Sept. 2, 1989. He was an exemplary student in the El Dorado Springs High School where he was known for his quiet demeanor and sly humor. ...

W. Morris Nunn passed away on Dec. 17, 2006, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Nevada, Mo., to Walter and Beulah Nunn on Sept. 14, 1912. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Cary Ann Tellez Nunn; son, Morris Jery Nunn and his wife, Jeanne Hancock; grandchildren, Anna Bomhoff and husband, Gregg, and Michael Nunn; great-grandson, Andrew Bomhoff; niece, Judy Alyea; nephew, Bill Jacobs. ...

Keeping in touch Dear editor: As Christmas draws near, my mind goes back to my days teaching and coaching at Nevada High School. I moved away from Nevada 11 years ago and I still miss a lot of people that I made friends with and/or taught/coached at the high school...

It appears that the Nevada City Council is once again heading behind closed doors to conduct the public's business in the dark. We understand that the council is planning to discuss the scope of the contract the city has with Adams & Associates for work on the parks sales tax projects in a closed session during tonight's council meeting...

100 years ago Harpold to get $16,000 Napoleon Boneparte Harpold, a pioneer Fort Scott barber, whose shop has for many years been down on Wall street, a few doors east of Scott avenue, is named in a late uncle's will in Ohio, as one of six heirs of an estate said to be worth $100,000 exclusive of other valuable property which he seized but which is now in litigation. Mr. Harpold is in poor health and this little windfall will be a God-send to him, says the Fort Scott Tribune...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Tiger wrestling team continued to find success on the mat this weekend as they placed second at the Belton Holiday Classic. The Tigers had two winners as they tallied 327 points, getting narrowly beaten by hosting Belton, which had 340.5 points...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Lady Tiger swim team competed in the Joplin Invitational Friday, battling with nine other schools. Nevada was able to compete in seven of 11 events. The relay team of Claire Hissink, Abby Ruddick, Jessica Davis and Lindsey Webb took ninth in the 200-meter medley...