Stories from Saturday, September 17, 2016

The term "thin blue line" along with the symbol often seen on a flag, a bracelet, or bumper sticker has become a common association with law enforcement around the country. Although it has been around for a while, it has become more popular in recent years and is used by members of law enforcement, their families, and those who support them. But what exactly does the thin blue line mean?...

Hi neighbors. Believe it or not, autumn starts this Thursday! The seasons change much faster when you get older. I have tried to learn and practice the art of appreciating each day as it comes and to enjoy the ongoing "now." That is even more difficult when costumes, decorations and candies for Halloween are already out in the stores! Why must we be in a perpetual hurry to move into the next big "thing" instead of just enjoying a few weeks of simply autumn?...

gfranklin.nevadadailymail@gmail.com The Hume R-8 school board discussed pending legislation and passed a number of policy updates during a regular meeting Wednesday evening. During his report to the board, Superintendent David Quick said there was an item on the November ballot that could affect the school...

gfranklin.nevadadailymail@gmail.com Following a unanimous vote at a Thursday evening meeting board meeting, Vernon County Ambulance District will begin the multi-month process of switching banks. Board chairperson Mark Humphrey said he supported the move to Heritage State Bank, "since they bent over backwards to help us and our current bank said no."...

ndmeditorial@gmail.com The Nevada City Council will have a short agenda for its Tuesday meeting at 7 p.m., in the council chambers at 120 S. Ash St. The council will hold the second reading of a special ordinance setting April 4, 2017 for the annual city council election, with Feb. 7, for a primary if needed. There are two seats up for election and if more than four candidates file, there will be a primary...

jbrann.ndm@gmail.com "Yes, being an assessor is about measurements and formulas, about field and office work but having done this since 1982, I'm telling you, at its root, assessing is about people," said Cherie Kaye Roberts, Vernon County's assessor since 2000...

Tonya Lynn Woody, 45, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at her home in rural Nevada, Mo. She was born on Dec. 27, 1970, in Kansas City, Mo., to Don W. Roark and Judith Ann Wittie Roark. She married Keith Woody on Oct. 6, 1990, in Kansas City, Mo., and he survives of the home...

Leland L. Lee, 83, of Warsaw, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. He was born on Sept. 7, 1933, in Butler, Mo., the son of Christian and Viola (Turpin) Hill. Leland worked as an electrician in Butler, Mo., and later owned and operated the laundry mat and the sewing center. In 1965, he began work for Culligan in Sedalia and Warsaw. He was an accomplished businessman, avid fisherman and a helping hand to his neighbors and community...

Audrey Lois Tohtz Kennedy died Sunday, Sept. 5, in Marion, Ky. She had suffered a stroke in August and was in hospice care. She had a peaceful death surrounded by family. Earlier this year Audrey celebrated her 90th birthday at events in Nevada, Mo., and Dallas, Texas. ...

Ronda Carol Stewart, 62, Harrisonville, Mo., died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at her home in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, with visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Ronda was born Dec. ...

Do you know this lady today? She is celebrating her 90th birthday this week... it's Wanda Abele! Cards may be sent to 1214 N. Tucker St., Nevada.

Prior to the opening Saturday of the 2016 teal season, it appeared as though there wouldn't be enough water for teal to make it worthwhile. Then the rains and cooler temperatures came and the season opener looked much brighter. Three hunters who had visited the Schell-Osage Wildlife Area prior to opening day scouted the area and spotted a few teal using a small pond. ...

Visiting Jasper High School for a Thursday evening non-conference volleyball matchup, the Bronaugh Lady Wildcats were defeated in two sets by the Lady Eagles of Jasper (25-18 and 25-22). "I was very pleased with the girls effort tonight," Lady Cats head coach Daryl Dodson said...

A strong start to the season continued for the Nevada High School boys swim team, as they captured first-place at Tuesday's Seymour High School Invitational. Nevada tallied 355 team points while West Plains placed second with 277. Camdenton and Logan-Rogersville finished in a third-place tie with 241 points apiece. Liberty High-Mountain View took fifth with 167 points, while host-Seymour settled for sixth, with 54 points...

The Nevada High School boys and girls cross country teams headed down south Tuesday for the Southwest Baptist (Bolivar High School) Cross Country Invitational. NHS cross country coach Ryan Watts said the competition was fierce. The meet featured an estimated 800 runners, as the NHS varsity girls took home a third-place trophy. In addition, Nevada netted 10 individual medals...

It doesn't matter where they play, the Nevada Lady Tigers tennis ream refuses to lose. A 7-2 West Central Conference road victory Thursday at Clinton kept Nevada's perfect season intact, as they improved to 8-0 overall (5-0 WCC). Singles matches At No. ...

A rugged first quarter proved costly as the Nevada Tigers were unable to dig out from a 28-point deficit against Sedalia Smith-Cotton. The 31-13 West Central Conference loss Friday night at Sedalia moves the Tigers to 1-4 overall and 1-3 in WCC-play...

The sky's the limit for Nevada's Emree Cameron. The 9-year-old golf phenom's rapid ascension to the top of the youth girls golf ranks was highlighted by her first-place finish at the Drive, Chip, and Putt regional finals Sept. 10 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn...