Stories from Wednesday, July 16, 2003

The Ninth Annual Vernon County American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Friday, July 25, will once again bring cancer survivors together to celebrate their achievements and help raise money to fight cancer. The evening begins at 6 o'clock with an opening ceremony for cancer survivors then four local performers will entertain the crowd beginning at 7 o'clock. ...

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Survivors Dinner was held Tuesday night at the First Baptist Church. The dinner celebrates cancer survivors and those who help them. It is in conjunction with the Relay for Life, which will be held July 25. ...

If you want to be a police officer or firefighter for the city of Nevada, you must abide by the current residency requirements. The Nevada City Council decided Tuesday night to continue to require police officers and firefighters to live within four miles of city hall, despite a request from several current police officers to do away with the rule. ...

ELKHART, Kan. -- Missed opportunities spelled defeat for the Nevada Griffons. In the series finale against the Elkhart Dusters, the Griffons blew a couple of excellent scoring chances in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday night. The Griffons stranded eight runners, two in scoring position with one out in both the sixth and eighth innings. ...

Nevada High School football standouts Ryan Renwick and Billy Smith were presented with a $260 donation from the Nevada Lions Club on Tuesday. The donation supplements expenses for the two NHS All-Southwest Conference first-team choices who will participate in the Lions East-West All-Star Game at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo., on Saturday, July 26. ...

100 Years Ago -- July 16, 1903 Postmaster McAnuity will soon be able to furnish most anything his patrons may ask for, that is if the government keeps adding to his office. We thought the free mail delivery was something great but this was soon eclipsed by the rural route deliveries and now after delivering and taking up your mail, the postmaster will each week give you the crop report and every day he will supply the public with a telegraphic weather forecast so the public will know whether to leave umbrellas at home or take them along on their journey. ...

In 2005, Vernon County will be celebrating its sesquicentennial. I can not pronounce that word, but hope I will learn it. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vernon County, preparations are already started. Plans include publishing a community/family history book. ...