Stories from Friday, May 18, 2007

Calvary Christian School of Nevada held its 2007 graduation ceremony Saturday, May 12. The lone graduate, Sarah Hall, above, gave heartwarming words of good-bye to her teachers and staff. "I want to thank my teachers for all they have done to help me through my school years here at Calvary Christian. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail One of the features of Bushwhacker Days eagerly anticipated is the musical entertainment. This year is no different, with more artists in more venues. In addition to the events outside on the square during Bushwhacker Days artists will be playing inside MOJO's Diner from Tuesday to Saturday...

Nevada Daily Mail A Nevada man has been charged with three felonies relating to drug activity. According to a press release from the Nevada Police Department, Fermon D. Brown, 56, of Nevada, was arrested May16, following an investigation into illegal drug activity in the area...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada Church of the Nazarene conducted its routine "Angel Food" pick-up on Saturday, May 12. Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit program that offers people the opportunity to purchase food at very low prices. Once a month, those who want to participate can purchase a prepackaged array of fresh meats, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and other items at a low price...

Editor's note: Anne Blank-ley, a graduate of Cottey College, is helping to lead the Chautauqua series this weekend, an event in which characters from the past are brought to life by accomplished actresses who have delved into the lives of those they portray. This is the second in a series about the project, in which Blankley is offering a behind-the-scenes look at the event and its characters, plus reviews of the performances...

No, it's not a reaction to gas prices that has this woman astride a stick horse. Staff has a special way of celebrating National Nursing Home Week at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center in Nevada -- each day has a theme, and staff members dressed the part, much to the delight of the residents. Carol Girben, director of nursing, lassoed the western look for Western Day. Other themes included Hawaiian Day, Crazy Hat Day and Clown Day...

Margaret L. Carpenter, 78, of Arma, Kan., died at 2:58 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center, Pittsburg, Kan. She was born March 23, 1929, Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of Arthur and Almeda Burris Bowles. Mrs. Carpenter was a homemaker who lived in the Arcadia-Arma area most of her life. ...

Jessica Pike, Nevada, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Nicolas Alexander Pike. Nicolas was born at 4:56 p.m., May 12, 2007, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. Maternal grandparents are Barry Scott, Nevada, and Becky Lutz, Clarence, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Pat and Don Stark, Nevada, and Evelyn and Tandy Pike, Sheldon. Maternal great-great-grandparents are Velma Still, Nevada, and Clayton Cavanaugh, Nevada...

Elizabeth Bird and Josh Vanderpool, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cannon Joseph Vanderpool. Cannon was born at 1:40 p.m., April 25, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

Shane and Kristina Alford, and Blake and Eden are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Caden Chad Alford. Caden was born at 2:15 p.m., May 12, 2007, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. He weighed 8 pounds, and measured 22 inches. Paternal grandparents are Sue and Dan Haase, Pierce City, Mo., and Gary and Debbie Alford, Carthage, Mo. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Truman Brown, Carterville, Mo...

Our weather has really played havoc with the golfers this past winter and spring. One day it's warm and sunny, the next it is cold and rainy. At the Nevada Country Club we had so much ice on our steep hills this past winter, that we had to close the old sledding hill because it was too dangerous. The worst part of all for our golfers, were the days when the sign was posted which said "cart path only!"...