Stories from Tuesday, June 17, 2003

The Nevada City Council plans to review its residency requirements for police officers during a regular meeting set for 7 o'clock tonight, at the city's public safety building at Austin and Ash. The discussion was originally placed on the June 10 agenda but was postponed until tonight's meeting. ...

Heely Livestock Marketing, owners of the El Dorado Springs livestock commission, have purchased the Nevada Livestock Market. Ray Heely, co-owner of Heely Livestock marketing, said that they knew that the sale barn could be coming up for sale. "We met with them last week and today we own it," he said. ...

During its annual meeting held on June 9, the Community Council on the Performing Arts voted to vacate the Red Brick Playhouse, the former First Baptist Church, and move to its new location, The Fox Playhouse, at 110 South Main. The physical move is scheduled for June 20 and 21 with the first performance scheduled at the new location in early August. ...

Fun. The word frequently pops up in conversation with Nevada Griffons players and coaches. These guys are having fun. Playing loose and winning baseball games at a white-hot clip. The Griffons (11-1, 4-0) extended their win streak to eight with a 7-1 win over a talented Wichita Braves club at Lyons Stadium on Sunday. ...

100 Years Ago -- June 17, 1903 FROM WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department yesterday closed up the deal for the government building site at Nevada. The final formality was the signing and forwarding the warrant for $4,500 to J.H. Kelly. It is 160 x 160 feet and located at the corner of Ash and Austin Streets. ...