Stories from Thursday, September 23, 2010

Musician Maggie McClure will perform at 8 p.m. in Raney Dining Room on Saturday, Sept. 25, on the Cottey College campus. This 23-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist from Norman, Okla., performed at more than100 colleges last year. Her unique live performance, her sincere presentation of original songs, and her creative interpretations of cover songs attract audiences of all kinds. ...

Organizers are hoping for a big turnout for 41st Annual McGennis Youth Center barbecue on Sunday. Children's games will start at 12:30 p.m.; and horse-drawn wagon rides touring the Center will be provided by Mumma Farms. The meal will be served at 1 p.m., with Flaming Lantern preparing the food. Attendees encouraged to bring a cake for donation to the dessert table. Any extra cakes will be auctioned...

Roy A. Slates appeared in the Associate Circuit Court of Vernon County on Wednesday, Sept. 22, on a Felony Fugitive Complaint filed by the by Vernon County Prosecutor Lynn M. Ewing III. The complaint was filed in response to a warrant issued by the state of New Jersey charging Slates with four felony counts, stemming from the January 2010 kidnapping attempt of New Jersey pet food dealer Jeffrey Muller...

Last-minute donations bring shoe drive total to more than 500 pairs of shoes.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites you to bring your ideas to an informational meeting Saturday, Oct. 2 at Stockton State Park near Dadeville. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Nyblad Amphitheater, which is located in the east loop of the park's campground. The public is invited to attend the meeting...

National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 19-25, carries special significance this year as older workers face historical challenges in today's workplace, according to workforce experts in Missouri. "Today's reality is that we have record numbers of older people in the workforce, many on the sidelines who can't find work, and a sizable group who have given up on finding employment all together," said Diane Chambers, Missouri state director for Experience Works, the nation's largest nonprofit provider of community service, training and employment opportunities for older workers.. ...

It's time once again for the Vernon County United Way's Oktoberfest, a fundraising family event conducted each fall. Oktoberfest chili cook-off entries are now being accepted. The event will be held Oct. 9, with cash prizes awarded for top three entries. To obtain an entry form, call Angie Nichols at (417) 667-8444 or Deanna Giessel at (417) 667-7403...

September 11 Tyler N. Boultinghouse, Nevada, speeding 26/15. Charles M. Drake, Nevada, expired license plate. Kevin D. Jones, Milo, defective equipment, failure to maintain lane, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, seat belt law, driving while revoked...

September 17 3:40 p.m.: A one-vehicle accident occurred at 105 S. Osage Blvd. when a trailer being pulled by Matthew W. Weems, Neosho, struck an awning. No injuries were reported. 6:28 p.m.: An accident occurred at 500 E. Cherry St. involving a car driven by Jessica K. Thornton, Nevada, and a car driven by Kristine L. Willey, Fort Scott. No injuries were reported...

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. -- The Lady Bulldogs of Carl Junction High School defeated Nevada in a varsity volleyball match Tuesday night at Carl Junction, 25-19, 25-17 and 25-16, only losing the opening set. In the opener, the Lady Tigers took an early 8-4 lead and seemed to have a quick momentum advantage. ...

The Cottey College Comets ran into a much improved Ozark Christian College team in Joplin, Mo., Tuesday night and came away on the short end of the scores, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16. "Ozark Christian is carrying a strong group of players this year," said Comets head coach Marla Kannady Foreman, "and they are still undefeated in their season. In fact, last night's match would leave them nationally ranked within their division if they beat us, and they took us in three."...

The Nevada Middle School seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams showed mixed results in two road matches this week. On Monday, both the seventh and eighth grade A and B teams took on Joplin South. The seventh graders split their two matches, winning the A match 25-21 and 25-20, while dropping the B match 26-24 and 25-20. ...

The Nevada Middle School seventh grade football team faced a tough test as they took on the Bulldogs of El Dorado Springs Middle School Tuesday night at Logan Field. Chaden Brandt scored the lone touchdown of the night for the Tigers on a 25-yard run and El Dorado Springs went on to take the victory by a final score of 18-6. The Tigers are scheduled to be back in action again on Tuesday, Sept. 28, when they head back out on the road to take on the Cardinals of Webb City...

The Nevada Tiger and Lady Tiger cross country runners competed Tuesday at Iola, Kan. Alex Bledsoe finished third in the varsity competition with a time of 17 minutes, 27 seconds. Dalton Shunkwiler placed 35th. Kieran Cain ran 27th in the boys' 4,000-meter junior varsity race...

REPUBLIC, Mo. -- The Nevada Lady Tigers tennis team shut out Clever, 9-0, Tuesday on the courts at Republic High School. Katlyn Short got the Lady Tigers started with a shutout victory over Clever's Elyse Partee, while Katie Brauer showed a similar performance as she defeated Madasyn Scarlett, 8-1, in the No. 2 singles match...

Dear Editor: On Thursday, Sept. 30, two area schools will join together for the first annual Dig Pink volleyball benefit for cancer research. The Nevada High School Lady Tigers and El Dorado Springs Bulldogs will meet at Wynn Gymnasium in Nevada, beginning at 6 p.m. with the junior varsity game, followed by the varsity game. During this time, there will be a silent auction with items donated from the community. There will also be lots of games, raffles, and door prizes...

Dear Editor: In early September I observed a NEVC bus route at a safe distance from departure at Walker to arrival at the Schell City campus. I understand that this caused concern for some residents and parents, and I apologize for that. Rhonda Wallen (El Dorado Sun) covered the Aug. ...

When I talk to some of my younger relatives I keep hearing them refer to their Kindles. Of course I don't want to appear out of date, so I mention that I haven't gotten one of them yet, but would like to know why they like them so much. My ruse worked. I discovered that a Kindle is an electronic device that lets you read a book, a newspaper or any printed material on a little framed machine small enough to carry in your purse or attaché case...

Michael Williams with Creel Trucking of Excelsior Springs, Mo., was driving a tractor-trailer south on Highway C, north of Walker Wednesday morning when a deer jumped into the path of the truck. Williams swerved and apparently hit a dip in the road, overturning the truck on its side in the ditch. Williams was uninjured...