Stories from Friday, August 1, 2003

A peek behind the scenes at the Nevada Farmers market reveals there's more going on than just the peddling of squash, melons and pies. Some folks participating in the market are taking advantage of the opportunity to cultivate a little good will by giving a piece of the profits to help someone else, or by taking the extra effort to provide fresh produce to those who are homebound, or have health issues that restrict their mobility. ...

Both proponents and opponents of the half cent law enforcement tax, proposed by Vernon County commissioners, gathered Thursday night in Nevada for the last public meeting on the subject prior to Aug. 5, when voters will decide the fate of the proposal. ...

100 Years Ago -- August 1, 1903 The Grand Army of the Republic Annual Reunion opens one week from Monday. The officers are now busy preparing the encampment and next week the tents will arrive and be pitched. A large attendance is expected. The Talbot Drug Store continues to be the busy place on the guessing contest. The last watch was won by Lloyd Williams whose guess was 38 hours, 18 minutes and 8 seconds. The watch ran 38 hours, 49 minutes and 42 seconds...