Stories from Friday, December 22, 2006

n Christmas traditions have long history that spans the globe. By Jennifer Johnson Nevada Daily Mail From gift giving, to Christmas trees, to the much anticipated Christmas dinner, people and cultures all over the world have their own traditions when celebrating the holiday. ...

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada City Council held a public hearing on the 2007 Nevada city budget during a special meeting Thursday night before a sparse crowd. "The budget as proposed totals $12,257,566 which includes $4,520,609 in personnel costs, $3,077,700 for supplies and services, $293,928 for capital outlay, $3,811,500 for capital projects, $359,075 for debt service and operating transfers of $194,754 into the parks fund. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail The Community Council on the Performing Arts has nearly completed its latest addition -- a green room for performers. The CCPA has been delighting audiences in Nevada since 1973. During that time the group often had to make do with borrowed accommodations and makeshift stages to put on its shows...

Nevada Daily Mail The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1. Normal operations will resume on the Tuesdays following these holidays. The Nevada Public Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 25; and Saturday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 1...

Tedie Balster, El Dorado Springs, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Zane Allen Leon Balster. Zane was born at 7:36 p.m., Dec. 19, 2006, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Sarah Lovewell, Nevada, Mo. and Pete and Colleen Balster, Carthage, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Ron and Sally Baughn, El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Marcene and the late Cecil Balster, Reeds, Mo...

Amber D. Newton and Michael J. Lowther, Lamar, is proud to announce the birth of their, daughter, Riley Faith Lowther. Riley was born at 2:13 p.m., Dec. 18, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19.75 inches...

Like millions of other people online, I receive my daily dose of unwanted junk mail. Seldom do I ever forward the information -- sorry, chain letter believers. A short time ago, however, I received a poem regarding our soldiers and veterans. This poem reminded me of our great fortune and so, I believe strongly that I should pass this on to our readers...

I still hear the words, "Easy, Lady" from the days of hunting with my father and grandfather. We usually hunted on Saturdays during the fall. A right of passage for a youngster like me was to be included on one of those hunts. We got up before dark. One thing about that time period that is so different from today was the food...

100 years ago Hotel Mitchell improvements The lobby of Hotel Mitchell has undergone a decided change within the past few days. New and elegant fixtures have been added, which are a splendid improvement. The cigar stand has been placed at the east side and Miss May Thomas, the accommodating and clever little lady who presided over this counter has also added a manicure department. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Jordan Kerbs hit two free throws after stealing an inbounds pass to give Nevada the lead as the Tigers overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to knock off the Joplin Eagles Thursday, 51-48. Kerbs' steal came on the heels of a Bryan Campbell bucket that tied the game at 48, and the 5-10 junior was fouled while attempting a layup with 14 seconds left...