Stories from Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Ruby Allene Fletcher, 79, of Rich Hill, passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1928, in Carlisle County, Ky., to Johnny Britton Tankersley and Dola Lee Simmons Tankersley. She married Harry W. Fletcher on Jan. 9, 1945, in Paducha, Ky. He preceded her in death in 1986...

Of course, they don't always do it in exactly the same way. In India, for instance, as a part of the Hindu marriage ceremony the parents of the bride wash the bride and groom's feet with milk and water. Seems like an odd way to start out a relationship with your new son-in-law...

In a conversation with Bernice Bell, a greeter at Wal-Mart, she made a statement that life use to be simpler. She said that when she was young they went to a grocery store at Prairie City with a list and those at the store took the orders for groceries and went back and got them for the customer. Now, everyone is pushing carts all over the store...

The Nevada Parks Board is looking for some individuals, families or groups who appreciate the city parks and would like to "Adopt a Park" for a couple of years and help to improve the experience of visitors to that park. Robin McHugh, parks and recreation director, said that the parks department has already had several phone calls from people asking for applications and are hoping to generate interest in several more such applications in the future...

The last day to purchase dog licenses in the city of Nevada without a penalty is Friday, Feb. 29. Beginning March 1, a 50-percent penalty will be added to the purchase prices. City ordinances require all dogs older than six months that are sheltered within the city limits to have current rabies vaccinations and dog tags. Dog owners may purchase tags for puppies with no penalty once the puppies reach six months of age...

A pile of oily rags spontaneously combusted and caused some concern but little damage to the kitchen of Nevada High School Tuesday, at 5:16 a.m. The Nevada Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the kitchen and found a pile of rags smoldering on a steel counter. Towels and aprons stored in a drawer directly below the fire were also smoldering...

The Cottey College choirs, in anticipation of the class trip to Italy, will present a program of "A Little Italian Music" on Monday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottey College Chapel. Please note the change in location for this performance. There is no charge for the concert, directed by Theresa Spencer, and the event is open to the public...

Due to many ice and snow storms during the past several weeks, the Red Cross reports that many blood drives have been cancelled, increasing the need for donations, and Red Cross representatives say the blood supply is low. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the First Baptist Church, 301 E. Highland, Nevada, 2-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29...

Applications are available at the Nevada Campus of Crowder College for the second class of the school's fledgling registered nursing program. Applications must be completed and returned to the Nevada Campus by April 1. Those wanting application packets may contact the Nevada Campus at (417) 667-0518...

The opening day of filing for County public office candidates brought out some old and new faces. Vernon County opened filing Tuesday at 8 a.m. for eight elected positions. Within two hours 10 hopefuls had already put their name in the hat, 11 by the end of the day...

Bronaugh Wildcats fell to 7-17 for the season after being defeated by Hume Friday night. The loss was not from lack of effort though with Bronaugh putting up 63 points in the game, 46 of which came from one player, Nick Judd. The Wildcats kept it close throughout the game, trailing only 31-27 at the half. By the end of the third quarter Hume only led by two, 47-45. Judd was responsible for 30 of these points going 3 of 6 from the line and sinking 7 treys by the end of the third...

Nevada's Campus of Crowder College took part in homecoming activities this month, joining four other campuses. Students of Crowder nominated candidates for homecoming royalty and elections were held for the campus, which resulted in the naming of Homecoming King, John Charlton, Liberal and Queen, Lorina Lukenbill, Nevada. ...

The summer wrestling program officially began on Saturday Feb. 23, when 3 members of the Tiger Pit Wrestling Club participated in the Liberty-Brute Nationals at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Tanner Charles competed in the 14-years-old and under, 90-pound weight class, while Todd Brier competed in the High School 135-pound weight class. ...