Stories from Friday, July 7, 2017

It has been a long-standing topic of conversation for adults of any era, to evaluate the prospects of the succeeding generations. After recent contemplation, I have come to some rather surprising conclusions, regarding the subjects of this story. I am relatively certain, that the futures for our offspring are simultaneously quite bright while equally unclear...

Editor’s note: The following column originally ran in the June 18, 2010 edition of the Daily Mail. Carol Ann Winburn lives in Butler, Mo., but is well-known to those of us in Vernon County, especially in banking and financial circles. Her latest project has been creating a beautiful book telling the story of her unique childhood, along with her seven siblings, as part of the Browning Family Show. ...

Marilyn S. Spencer, 65, of Bronaugh, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 5. Marilyn was born on April 27, 1952, in Nevada, to Henry Kenneth and Hazel Irene (Miler) Smith. On Jan. 7, 1992, she was married to Michael Spencer in Nevada. Marilyn was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. ...

Selection to the National 4-H Congress is often the culmination of many years of dedication and hard work, but the honor of representing Vernon County and the state of Missouri will be bittersweet for Hannah Bond as it will also mark the end of her 13 year 4-H career...

Thursday’s lengthy board meeting at Nevada Regional Medical Center began with a no staff, members only, closed session on the renewal of the hospital’s management contract with Quorum Health Resources. In open session, the board adopted a 2017-18 budget, learned of having to pay back some funds to Medicare but received much welcome news on the recruitment of physicians, various services and the economic boost these will provide...

Kane and Jacob Allison were presented a certificate of appreciation by the City of Walker on Thursday evening for their recent volunteer work painting over graffiti on the gazebo and shelter house in the city park. “Not only did they cover up the bad words, they painted the whole thing. It’s also refreshing — dad was with them showing them how to do things right…” Alderman Phil Thompson said during the presentation...

With training over, they were put on a train for Newport News, Virginia as their port of embarkation. “I’ll never forget when I went with the troops up the gangplank, there was a band playing “Over There”. Gave me a sort of feeling I didn’t like.” It took three weeks to cross the Atlantic going zig-zag all the way to avoid subs...

A favorite Fourth of July weekend activity for many people, including the Harold Simms family is floating an Ozark stream. The weekend of June 24-25 was their fifth float and fishing trip this year. “We have two canoes so we load up with supplies and some fishing gear for the day,” said Harold Simms. “Although fishing wasn’t our main reason for floating, we managed to pull 11 nice crappie out of several deep holes that added to the enjoyment of the trip.”...

Racing is a way of life for the Campbell family. It started in 1970 when local rookie driver Keith Campbell hit the Nevada Speedway dirt oval for the first time. Campbell, who fully retired from the sport in 1993, passed the baton to his son, Dustin, whose racing career took off in the early 90s. Dustin, still a track regular, has been joined at Nevada Speedway by his sons, 18-year-old Cayden and 17-year-old Morgan...