Stories from Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Carolyn J. Boch, age 54, of El Dorado Springs, departed this life on March 8, 2009, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is now resting peacefully with her Lord and savior. Carol was born on April 4, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo. She was the daughter of Carl and Marge Pettit. Her father, Carl Pettit preceded her in death...

Zach and Kari Ellis, of Belton, and big sisters Emma and Madelyn, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Braden Chase Ellis. Braden was born at 4:57 p.m., on March 5, 2009, at St. Luke's South, Overland Park. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 17 1/2 inches...

Theresa Sorensen and Christopher Pendergrass, of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Alan Christopher Wayne Pendergrass. Alan was born at 2:43 p.m., on March 8, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Maternal grandparents are Mary Good, of Columbus, Kan., and Steve Bendixen, of Clinton, Iowa. Maternal great-grandparents are Melvin and LaQurita Good, of Camanche, Iowa, and Delores Bendixen, of Moquoketa, Iowa...

March 6 There were reports of an ambulance request in the Bronaugh area, a domestic dispute in the Milo area, a controlled burn in the El Dorado Springs area, harassment in the Milo area, two controlled burns in the Nevada area, two controlled burns in the Bronaugh area, drugs in the Metz area, property damage in the Schell City area, controlled burn in the Rich Hill area, an ambulance request in the Sheldon area, an assault in the Sheldon area, a traffic stop in the Moundville area, an ambulance request in the Nevada area, a controlled burn in the Deerfield area, and suspicous activity in the Nevada area.. ...

Feb. 24 James B. Luecke, Nevada, failure to register motor vehicle, no proof of insurance, and no valid operator's license. Feb. 25 Shane A. Balk, Nevada, speeding 47/30. Clifford D. Bryant, Nevada, speeding 42/30. Joshua C. Haynes, Pleasanton, Kan., seat belt law...

HUME, Mo. -- The Rich Hill Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball teams fell just short of district championship trophies Saturday as the girls fell to Lockwood and the Thomas Jefferson Day School Cavaliers took down the boys. In the girls' game, the Lady Tigers came into the game expecting to be able to have a fairly easy trip into the state tournament, but it was not to be as Lockwood was able to pull off the upset by a final score of 55-47...

Law enforcement officers across Missouri will be cracking down on drunk driving with increased enforcement March 13-15. The Nevada Police Department will be participating in this effort. "It's never worth the risk to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drivers could lose their license, pay large fines, go to jail, or worst of all, cause a tragic loss of life," said Chief of Police Gary Herstein...

The Service Edge Cafe in the Bowman building was bustling Thursday evening with members of the Vernon County Extension Council at their annual banquet. Chairman Larry Buckles welcomed the audience and gave the invocation before the meal. Two speakers were on hand for the banquet, Glenn Coleman, regional extension council and state representative Barney Fisher. ...

On March 15, Crowder Nevada student Robin Mooney and Student Services Coordinator Janet Reed will join Crowder students and staff from the other campuses and fly to Paris, France, on the College's annual Cultural Exchange trip. Crowder students are routinely given opportunities to study and travel in England, Denmark, Spain and France, and the spring break trip to Paris is a popular excursion. ...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Division of State Parks, the Civil War Heritage Foundation and volunteers from across Missouri and other states are working to get the initial survey work done in preparation for a possible State Historical Site in Bates County. All of these organizations and individuals are involved in a project to make the location of the Skirmish of Island Mound part of the state park system...

The Sheldon Lions Club 5M Missouri Lions, has been in the Sheldon area for 37 years, helping families. The Lions Club stands for many things, members said. They make donations to Leader Dog, LCIF Mid-South Eye Research Center, and the Lions World Service for the Blind. ...

The public is invited to attend the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) Partnership Meeting in Harrisonville, Missouri, on March 12, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Cass County Library, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting in Harrisonville will focus on branding and criteria for Freedom's Frontier projects. ...