Stories from Thursday, July 19, 2007

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail "We have a town of 8,000 population and 23 places that sell alcohol," councilman Mike Hutchens said before the city council voted to renew all but one of the city's liquor licenses. The package liquor license for Tim's Convenience Store, 320 N. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail A recent bill, SB16, signed into law by Governor Matt Blunt mandates vision examinations for kindergartners beginning school for the first time, beginning in the 2008-'09 school year, as well as providing for screenings in the first and third grades...

Nevada Daily Mail All over the country, Harry Potter fans are anxiously awaiting the next -- and last -- episode in the saga of the young wizard. Soon the waiting will be over. Nevada is no exception. The seventh and final edition of the popular Harry Potter series of books will arrive in Nevada at 12:01 a.m. ...

By Lynn A. Wade Nevada Daily Mail Brothers Nathan (guitarist) and Aaron (bassist) Rorabaugh and drummer Zac Otero, known together as the hard rock/progressive/metal local band Berlin Drop have found a vehicle to take them into the national ear and to promote a good cause at the same time...

Mary Frances Lawhorne, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Christian Health Care, Nevada, following an illness of several weeks. She was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Warren, Ark., the daughter of John Wesley Cruce and Roxie Anna Jolley Cruce...

Audrey Allene Yates, 91, Nevada, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Mo., following an illness of several weeks. She was born Jan. 26, 1916, in Lawrence County, Mo., to Franklin Oscar Clyman and Dora Janette Evans Clyman. She was married Feb. 16, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., to James Calvin Yates and he preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1999...

Bonita Marti, age 77, of rural Lamar, passed away at 1 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at her home. Bonita was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Barton County, to Willis and Bertha (Freedle) Fanning. She graduated from Golden City High School and earned a teaching degree from Drury College in Springfield. ...

Brandon and Amanda Swink, Sheldon, Mo., and Mahalia, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Brady Matthew Swink. Brady was born at 12:34 p.m., July 10, 2007, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, Kan. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

John and Maggie Chadd, Milo, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, John William Chadd IV. John was born at 7:54 p.m., July 17, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches. Paternal grandparents are John and Toni Chadd, Milo. Paternal great-grandparents are John Chadd, Milo, and Norma Short, El Dorado Springs. Paternal great-great-grandparent is Jerry Fanning, Nevada...

The television and newspapers have recently had many programs about childhood obesity. Each article or episode gave suggestions for keeping your children active. The emphasis was on action and movement. Some parents had hired trainers for very young children to keep them in shape...

100 years ago Only a paper war Bryan says William J. Bryan believes that only war this country will have with Japan will be conducted on paper, and that the country is now in the midst of the battle. He said so that the Union depot this morning while waiting for a train to Sedalia says the Kanasas City Star of the 18th...

I guess this is farewell. After literally three years of blood, sweat and tears, good ole' Nevada is getting rid of this sportswriter. It's been a privilege to work in this outstanding community, with many, many spectacular people. I've grown in many ways since I started this job in July of 2004. Personally and professionally, I've discovered who I am and who I want to be...

By Mack McClure Nevada Daily Mail The biggest road baseball trip of the season for the Nevada Griffons starts tonight. Trying to not wind up on the outside looking in for the postseason, the Griffons hit the road for four crucial doubleheaders against the Jayhawk League's upper crust...