Stories from Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Using science-learned knowledge, University of Missouri Extension engages people to understand change, solve problems and make informed decisions. This is a statement on the University of Missouri Web site. Another statement says that University of Missouri Extension is a partnership of the University of Missouri Campuses, Lincoln University, the people of Missouri through county extension councils and the Cooperative State Research of the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

While the Nevada Tigers girls varsity were defeated by Carl Junction last night it was not for lack of effort. Nevada found themselves trailing at the end of the first quarter 14-11, but rallied a 14 - 5 point period making the score at the half 25-19, Tigers...

Nevada First Baptist Church will be hosting their sixth season of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading this year. Registration for this community-wide basketball league for kindergarten through sixth grade children is going on now. Registration forms are available at the church office...

Holiday events and festivities at Cottey College are in the works, and celebrations begin with the Hanging of the Greens celebration. The two-part festivity includes the Hanging of the Greens on Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m., in the chapel. A semi-formal dance slated for 9 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 8, in Hinkhouse Center continues the holiday themed celebration...

First grader Sally Smart is expected to be quiet, shy, and always do what she is told. Teachers who see Sally think she would be the star student, but she isn't. Sally hates school. She doesn't understand why she has to practice reading and writing with everyone else when she has been doing that since before kindergarten. ...

The Nevada City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday night, with councilman Russ Kemm excused, to pass on first reading the 2008 city of Nevada fiscal budget. The total budget of $24.3 million, which was passed with fewer questions than usual, includes $4.98 million for personnel costs, $2.91 million for supplies and services, $798,000 for capital outlay, $14.7 million for capital projects, and $230,767 for debt service...