Stories from Friday, January 31, 2014

Roger Allan Bain, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Nevada. Roger was born April 16, 1948, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Rex L. Bain and Madelyn J. Spray. Roger was born in Iowa, but moved to live with his father in California at a young age. ...

Ronnie Lee Sheehy came into this life in a rural farm house in Vernon County, Mo., June 12, 1942. Ron lived in Missouri, until he graduated from high school, when he started working for AT&T. He worked for AT&T 28 years and worked in or traveled through 48 of the continental United States. ...

Richard Franklin Cook, 67, Milo, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at Freeman West Health System, in Joplin, Mo., after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to James Daniel Cook and Jessie Allene Cox. Richard grew up in a military family living various places before graduating from Monett High School Class of 1965. ...

I have heard many people who are middle age plus professing such things as: "I never sleep in the day time." Or, "I never sleep in the car." I always wonder why they are so intent on making these claims. Do they think that sleeping when there is a possibility to do so is being lazy? Or do they think it shows a weakness that they might be a little sleepy sometimes other than nighttime? Usually the reason given is that they have too much they need to be doing, or that they would miss some of the scenery if they fell asleep.. ...

Sunday, I was channel surfing, when I happened to see that one of my all time favorite movies, "Pride of The Yankees," was on. The movie was about halfway through, but I knew two things immediately. First, I would watch it to the very end, and I would cry all the way through the last few scenes...

By Nicole Garner Nevada Daily Mail Busy home chefs may find interest in an upcoming class at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center. Parks and Recreation Director Dana Redburn will be teaching Everyday Gourmet, freezer meal preparation on Feb. 22...

Nevada Head Start and Early Head Start have adopted new guidelines for meals and snacks to promote healthier eating habits and improve the nutrition of children at the facility. The Missouri Eat Smart Guidelines, developed by the state health department, are designed to boost the nutrition of children ages 2-12 and help them maintain a healthy weight. The guidelines include recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks...

Nevada Daily Mail A bridge on the border of Vernon and Cedar counties that has been closed for about two years will soon be replaced. The Vernon County Commission approved replacement of the dilapidated bridge at a pre-construction conference on Wednesday. Located close to Montevallo, the bridge crosses Wilkey Creek on the county line in southeast Vernon County...

The Nevada Fire Department has declared a citywide burn ban for an undetermined period of time. Dry conditions and high winds have pushed the department to temporarily instate a ban on outdoor burns. Burning of yard waste and use of burn barrels is prohibited until further notice...

Nevada Daily Mail Healthy Nevada's Wednesday launch was highlighted by the presentation of awards to 16 Vernon County residents who participated in the organization's 100 Mile. Pearl Wintjen, Krista Hope, Zane Smith, Alyson Harder, Randy Jordan, Bill Wolf, Michael Moore, Dana Ellis and Pookie DeCocq logged more than 350 miles and won $50 gift cards for Verco Sporting Goods or Nature's Station...