Stories from Thursday, May 29, 2008

Trout Lodge at the YMCA of the Ozarks is a large resort-type building which can house up to 316 people in private bedrooms or two level suites. It also has a large dining room and kitchen on the floor with the offices and entrance lobby. On the second floor there are four large meeting rooms that overlook the lake as well as a nice lobby. ...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Nevada High School Athletic Department, I would like to thank all those who donated their time and expertise in putting on the All- Sports Physicals Night on May 19. Approximately 254 student athletes were able to take advantage of the free physicals provided at both the Middle School and High School. ...

May 27 There were reports of a slide off in the Milo area, a gas drive off in a Sheldon area, a theft in the Nevada area, a structure fire in the Walker area, a suspicious vehicle in the El Dorado Springs area, an ambulance request in the Walker area, a dog bite in the Sheldon area, a traffic stop in the Milo area, a missing person in the Nevada area, an alarm in the Nevada area, flooding in the Nevada area, a 911 hang up in the Schell City area, a vehicle vs. ...

The Nevada High School Wall of Fame committee has announced the names of five new inductees to be honored during future events. The newest athletes slated to be honored by induction to the Wall of Fame are Jack Nelson, a 1957 graduate who ran track; Larry Testman, track coach from 1961-1988; Bob Nicodemus, a 1965 graduate who played football; Nate Lewis, a 2002 graduate; and Traci Werner, 2003 graduate; both for their contributions in track...

If the Nevada City Council follows the advice of the Nevada Parks and Recreation Board, walkers will still be able to take a late evening stroll around Walton Park, fishermen can still enjoy the cool of an August night on the lake and patrons enjoying family reunions will not have to stop visiting just because the clock struck 10 p.m...

An annual Bushwhacker Days event that has become a favorite of old and young alike, Local Legends night, will be held this year on Thursday evening, June 12. This four-hour showcase of local talent began in 2005 as part of Nevada and Vernon County's Sesquicentennial celebration and has developed into a highlight of the Bushwhacker Days Celebration...

A search for her grandfather's eternal resting place led a Nevada native, Gloria (Shopper) Lundy to take on city hall in Kansas City, and win as noted in the Kansas City Star May 24. Lundy was a 1964 graduate of Nevada High School and her brother John Shopper still lives in town...