Menu-
New library technology assists with genealogical research
(Local News ~ 09/05/03)
With a matching grant from the Tri-County Genealogical Society, the Library was able to purchase HeritageQuest, the largest genealogical data provider in the United States, for the computers. HeritageQuest provides a unique and continuously expanding collection of research materials to help patrons trace their family lineage and American culture. ... -
Lamore introduces book of poetry at Cottey College
(Local News ~ 09/05/03)
About 40 people listened intently as Francois Lamore read his own words -- taken from two books of poetry penned and published during the past few years. Some came out of support for man himself. Old friends of the family sat in the audience. His parents were both teachers at Cottey College for many years. ... -
Grant helps senior center provide home delivered meals
(Local News ~ 09/05/03)
The Nevada Senior Center will now be able to increase the number of home-delivered meals that it can supply, thanks to a grant from the Altria Group, which is the parent company of Kraft Foods, Inc. and Philip Morris. According to a press release, the Nevada center will be receiving a $1,384 portion of a $48,000 grant the company is donating to the District III Area Agency on Aging. ...
-
Girls golf team third in tri-meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/05/03)
The Nevada Tigers finished third in a triangular golf meet at Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course on Wednesday. "Even though the girls shot five strokes better (over the opening match) as a team, Clinton and Carl Junction just had better golfers," said Nevada coach Kelly Gray. ...
-
Tigers hitless in loss to Lamar
(High School Sports ~ 09/05/03)
LAMAR, Mo. -- The return of Nevada's No. 1 pitcher Whitney Smith kept the Tigers within striking distance, but the offense never got untracked in a 3-0 loss to Lamar on Thursday. Lamar pitcher Keri Forst tossed a no-hitter, while Smith, who was making her first start of the season, pitched well in her comeback from injury. ...
-
Lady Tiger netters capture second straight dual match
(High School Sports ~ 09/05/03)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Nevada High School girls tennis team won its second straight with a 6-3 victory over Thomas Jefferson on Thursday. The Tigers won four of six singles matches and two of three doubles. Nevada coach Dennis Pendrak was pleased with the team's performance, particularly the No.'s 4, 5 and 6 singles players, Jessica Ferree, Meredith Hoberock and Emily Teepe. ... -
The way it was 9/5
(Column ~ 09/05/03)
100 Years Ago -- September 5, 1903 A stranger from Arkansas named John Potter found himself in a very bad plight this morning, being among strangers, out of money and with a broken jaw. Potter suffered in great pain last night and this morning appealed to Sheriff Harkreader and Chief of Police Moore and as usual these gentlemen took care of the unfortunate man. ...
