Stories from Saturday, October 19, 2013

Alma Pauline Doll, 84, Emerald Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Galena, Kan., passed to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. Pauline was born on April 14, 1929, in Garland, Kan., to Orville Lowell Clary and Anna Lea Smotherman Clary. Pauline married John William Doll on Dec. 25, 1946, who preceded her in death July 27, 1997. She was also preceded in death by both parents and her only brother, Francis Lowell Clary...

DeForest Ratterree, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Joplin, Mo., following a brief illness. He was born May 18, 1923, in Huggins, Mo., to Thomas Jefferson Ratterree and Lucy Jane Watts Ratterree. DeForest was raised in the Huggins and Cabool, Mo., area and graduated high school there. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Benbrook of Nevada, Mo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Emily Lynn Benbrook, to Matthew John Wopata. Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wopata of Kansas City, Mo. Emily is a 2006 graduate of Nevada High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri. ...

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Amber Garnett Lockheart and Jason Alan Arlint of Nevada on Dec. 6, 2013, in Lamar, Mo. A reception is to follow in Walker. Bride-elect Lockheart is the daughter of Josepha Lockheart of Nevada, and Mary and John Smith of El Dorado Springs...

By Eric Wade Daily Mail Sports Editor The Nevada Tigers football team got back into action at home for the final time in the regular season with a unique challenge ahead. The Tigers were not only forced to play Friday night's contest in the coldest temperatures they've encountered all season, but were also forced to play for the first time this season in the rain. ...

Finally, my son, Brad, and I hit the water at Stockton Lake Thursday, in search of white bass and walleye. We had been talking about making the trip for some time. The clincher came after hearing that Les Jarman and his son, Luke, had been catching both whites and walleye. After talking with Les, who had caught both species the day before, we set out to duplicate his success...

SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield News-Leader released its latest cast of Athlete of the Week winners Friday, and the list included one name that has become very familiar to fans of Nevada High School volleyball. Junior middle hitter Rilie Good's dominance at the net led the Lady Tigers to wins last week over Ash Grove and El Dorado Springs. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Training for the Vernon County assessor's office personnel who will be using the new geographic information system equipment and software began in earnest on Wednesday, according to Vernon County information technology and GIS manager Tim Bourassa...

Editor's note: This is the fourth of a multi-part series covering "High Impact Philanthropy, a 360-Degree View of Planned and Major Gift Fundraising," a day-long training session at Cottey College in Nevada. Nevada Daily Mail Giving to a meaningful cause not only helps the recipient of that giving but also is a positive for the donor...

Daily Mail Long-time news veteran Ralph Pokorny assumed the duties of editor of the Nevada Daily Mail on Monday, Oct. 14. Pokorny has some 17 years experience at the newspaper, working in a variety of capacities, including serving as the assistant editor responsible for coordinating and producing the newspaper's news effort in the absence of the editor for the past five years...

Nevada Daily Mail About two years ago the Super Heroes of Kindness began bringing a bit of happiness to Nevada as the result of a partnership between the community center and St. Mary's preschool. "The Super Heroes are fabulous," said Amy Thornton, community center director...

Cyber bullying made the news -- again. Two girls, ages 14 and 12, were arrested recently in connection with the death of 12-year-old classmate Rebecca Sedwick, who jumped from the top of an abandoned concrete plant last month. Among the online messages that drove Rebecca to jump to her death were, "You should die" and "why don't you go kill yourself?" The messages didn't come via the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. ...

Hi neighbors. From the ghosts and goblins to the babies in top hats, this time of year is full of holidays. Holidays are traditionally a time for families to gather and celebrate their love. But if you are a caregiver to a person with Alzheimer's or other dementias, the thoughts of a houseful of guests -- even beloved guests -- can seem overwhelming...

I have mentioned in the past that people must prepare for the worst and then hope for the best. We have been conducting active shooter training in schools, and recently had every deputy participate in simulator training designed to help a deputy learn when to shoot and when not to shoot. ...