Stories from Wednesday, April 11, 2007

The Fraternal Order of Eagles of Nevada held its 25th annual Children's Mercy fund-raiser on Saturday. There were many activities through which the group sought donations, including a live auction, silent auction, pool tournament, pony rides, face painting, golf cart races, moon walk and children's karaoke contests. Last year, a similar event raised more than $11,000 and with much support this year as well, the Eagles have raised more than $14,000 so far...

Nevada Daily Mail Officials at Cottey College in Nevada, and Peace College in Raleigh, N.C., announced Tuesday that the two women's colleges have signed an articulation agreement. The agreement was signed by both parties last month. Students at Cottey, a two-year women's college, will find the transfer to Peace, a four-year institution, easier. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Missourians renewing boat registrations must now enclose a paid personal property tax receipt with their applications. The Missouri Department of Revenue has begun mailing a newly designed renewal notice to boat owners whose boat registrations are due to expire June 30, 2007...

Andy Miller went hunting for morels Tuesday morning, April 3, near his home south of Nevada and, boy, did he find them. "I said a prayer this morning, but not for mushrooms," Miller said. "I just got lucky."

Nevada Daily Mail Well, spring is finally here. For some, it means the spring turkey season is finally here. You may be one of the many hunters that go to Missouri Department of Conservation public lands to chase the wily, wild turkey. If so, conservationists are urging hunters to keep in mind that it's always a good idea to check to see if there are any regulation changes in advance of your hunt. ...

Norma B. Miller, 83, Nevada, Mo., passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, at her home in Nevada following alengthy illness. She was born March 29, 1924, in Salem, Ore., to James Andrew Dodge and Callie Mae Barnes Dodge. She Married Gregg M. Miller on Oct. 2, 1944, in Austin, Texas, he preceded her in death on June 1, 1984...

Ashley Jadlot, Nevada, and Baylee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Zoie Laken Moser. Zoie was born at 8:11 a.m., April 9, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 20 inches. Maternal grandparents are Roy and Lakie Jadlot. Maternal great-grandparents are Coyla Kenyon and Milton David Calvert...

A great facility we have in Vernon County is the McGennis Youth Center, located north of Metz. Though it is not known by many folks, to me it is one of the greatest things that we have. Last week, the column was, "Keeping the Dream Alive." It contained information from the board‚s annual report with information about the dream Miss Mary McGennis had for the center when she donated 160 acres of land to the youth in the area and how that dream is being kept alive...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Tuesday's baseball game between Nevada and Harrisonville was postponed until today (4:30 p.m., Lyons Stadium). Here is a recap from Monday's doubleheader against Parsons, courtesy of the Parsons Sun. By Mack McClure Parsons Sun PARSONS, Kan. -- Just when it appeared that Parsons High School was shutting the door on Nevada Monday in the first game of a doubleheader, the Tigers made things interesting...