Stories from Friday, February 12, 2010

Myrtle May Hicks, 91, Nevada, passed away on Feb. 10, 2010, at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center in Nevada. She was born on April 25, 1918, to William C. Frye and Maggie Ann Davis Frye, in Cedar Springs, Mo. Myrtle May Frye grew up in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School on May 26, 1937, and resided here her entire life. ...

Feb. 8 A vehicle theft was reported in the 600 block of North Adams, made by Cory Stevens, of Nevada. A 1988 GMC pickup was reported stolen. The vehicle was located by Nevada police and retured to the owner. Feb. 10 An accident occurred at 12:37 p.m., at Cedar and Barr, involving an SUV driven by Patricia A. Wood, of Bronaugh, and a car driven by Regena R. Blevins, of Lamar. No injuries were reported...

Jan. 29 Gregory K. Cavener, Nevada, speeding 25/15. Bryan B. Long, Emporia, Kan., no proof of insurance. Alexandria K. Noble, Springfield, Mo., clinging to a motor vehicle. Lynley B. Rubie, Fayetville, Ark., allowing a passenger to ride outside of a vehicle...

The Nevada Area Habitat for Humanity affiliate is accepting applications for the next partnership family, now through March 8. The next home constructed will be the affiliate's 12th house in the Nevada area. The 11th home was dedicated in January. Applications may be obtained at the Haggans Real Estate office at 131 E. Walnut, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. One of the applicants will be selected to receive the next Habitat for Humanity home in Nevada...

The Nevada Tourism Department has announced the opening date for acceptance of 2010 Tourism Grants. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, the applications will be available in the Tourism Department Nevada/Vernon County Area Chamber of Commerce office, located in the lower level of the Carnegie Building, 225 West Austin...

Missouri's budget cuts will likely have a large impact on the Nevada R-5 School District for the 2011-'12 school year. Dr. David Stephens, R-5 superintendent, told the Nevada School Board Wednesday night that the state has a $43 million shortfall in the amount of money needed to fully fund the school foundation formula and he has been advised to expect a 4-percent cut in state funding for the upcoming school year which starts July 1...

ANDERSON, Mo. -- The Nevada Middle School eighth grade boys' basketball A team got off to a strong start in the Tri-County tournament at McDonald County Middle School Tuesday night as they took on Joplin North. The Tigers got off to a strong start in the contest and had little trouble keeping that momentum going as they cruised to a 64-16 victory. Grant Wolfe led the offensive effort with 19 points. Eight other Tigers got into the scoring column on the night...

"A person is more likely to change their doctor or dentist, than the person who cuts their hair." I suspect that there is a lot of evidence to verify that theory. For both men and women, the cut and style of their locks, is vital to individual self esteem...