Stories from Tuesday, August 3, 2004

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Herald Barney Fisher, Republican "Education money needs to be fairly distributed. It's going to happen one way or another," Barney Fisher, Republican candidate for the Missouri 125th district, said. The state must find a way to make sure all Missouri schools are fully and fairly funded, or some judge will make that decision for the state, he said...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Herald For more than a decade, 14 years to be exact, Nevada has participated in National Night Out, an event that has been going on in various parts of the country for 21 years. Tuesday, Aug. 3, right after the polls close at 7 p.m. the Nevada Square will once again be the site of the celebration...

By Ben Holman Nevada Herald Just 15 miles west of Nevada, one can see a sight that is quite rare these days -- a herd of bison. Dan Reedy, owner of the Double R Ranch just outside of Deerfield, has been raising the animals for four years now and says he loves it...

Deaths Zella Renee Maynard Zella Renee Maynard, 34, died on July 30, 2004, at her home in rural Sheldon. She was born on April 14,1970, in Carthage, to Charles W. Maynard and Joyce A. Meister Maynard. She attended El Dorado Springs schools, Denver Metropolitan College in Denver, Colo., for two years and was currently enrolled at Southwest Missouri State University where she was pursuing a career in speech pathology. ...

Time to choose Hi neighbors. Well we have one convention down and one to go. Don't you love a good party? Particularly a party for a "party!" I'll confess I didn't watch most of it. I checked in every night to see if anyone had said anything remarkable, unanticipated, or entertaining...

Spending the Summer at Camp Dudley (Part 2) Almost everybody at Dudley played tennis-and this was in the early 1950's, well before the saturation TV coverage of Wimbledon began, and thus broadened its appeal, when tennis was considered the sport of the moneyed elite. ...

Live trapping is one thing; then what? When I was growing up on Killough Valley in the Ozarks west of here, wild critters were taken for granted. I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I would wind up living in town and becoming Trapper Joe. But that's exactly what's happened...

Two-a-days next for Nevada High By Joe Warren Nevada Herald The Nevada Tiger football team concluded camp on Friday with work on offense, defense and special teams. The players worked on defensive formations, pursuit drills, offensive formations, passing and running plays and most aspects of special teams, among other things during the final day of the two-week camp...

A plaque recognizing Zach Hawks' participation in sports from his days in the Nevada Little League baseball program through his graduation from the University of Missouri-Rolla in May 2004 with a degree in civil engineering was recently added to the Little League Row of Honor at Lyons Stadium. ...

Great time for channel catfish Fishing is one of the most popular activities in Missouri. more than one-third of our population, both young and old, fish. Missouri's interest in sport fishing is steeped in tradition and history. As the dog days of August roll around, many Missouri anglers go after one of the most popular fish that swims in our waters, from small ponds to streams to the big impoundments. That fish is the channel cat, which is one of the most abundant game fish we have...

Nothing compares to the original Home Run Derby and Wrigley Field in L.A. Ah, Wrigley Field. No, not the one in Chicago. Wrigley Field West, the one in Los Angeles is the one with which I'm concerned this day on account of a recent TV marathon featuring an afternoon of Home Run Derby on Classic Sports...

Nevada Daily Mail While there are few family-owned daily newspapers in Kansas these days, the Fort Scott Tribune-Monitor has been in continuous family ownership since it was founded in 1884. It will continue to be family owned when it changed hands Monday, Aug. 2...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail A missing Nevada girl has sparked a nationwide hunt. Heather Benenhaley went missing from her home July 14. She was seen getting into the cab of a tractor-trailer at the Nevada Fuel stop that afternoon. Her grandparents, Raymond and Charlotte Baxter, have heard no responses so far from the many agencies around the country that have posted information on the missing girl. They hope the public doesn't forget about her...

By Ben Holman Nevada Daily Mail After a few tough years for the hog industry, prices and demand have rebounded this year. That's good news for hog producers who are reaping the benefits. In a weekly report, Ron Plain, University of Missouri agricultural economist, said that they are seeing record numbers of hogs brought to slaughter, nearly 1.9 million head last week. But even with the high slaughter numbers, prices remain strong due to demand...

Phil Boyle, candidate for Vernon County Commission, prepares to step away after casting his ballot in today's primary election. Although voter turnout is traditionally low for primary elections, there are several issues drawing voters to the polls today besides party candidate selection. ...

Supporters of the McGennis Youth Center, north of Metz, gathered Sunday afternoon to enjoy a barbecue which featured swimming, live entertainment, and a charity auction. Proceeds from the event go to support the operations of the McGennis Youth Center...

Births Russell Lee Zilliox Aimee Dennis and Damon Zilliox, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Russell Lee Zilliox. Russell was born at 11:58 p.m., on July 28, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20 inches. Paternal grandparent is Gene Zilliox, Moundville. Maternal grandparent is Cheryl Dennis, Raymore, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Earl Dennis, Walker, and Helen Ralston, Raymore, Mo...

Make the world safe for sandwiches Exactly 15 minutes ago -- by my watch -- the low-carb craze reached its peak. While it is not over, people may once again have toast for breakfast without fear of arrest. Hopefully, some day soon you may even order a hamburger in peace -- complete with bun!...

100 years ago: A lively runaway in east Nevada A lively runaway occurred in East Nevada this morning. An East Nevada delivery horse became frightened on Wooters Street and ran into a buggy owned by a Mr. Robinson and then both horses ran quite a distance at break-neck speed...

Hubler a true public servant Dear editor, There seems to be a serious lack of understanding within our fine city and I believe it is time to clarify a few things about public service. What exactly does public service mean? What is the purpose of public service? Who is this public? Does the public consist only of special interest groups? Does the public consist only of those who earn more than $50,000 a year? Does the public consist only of senior citizens? Perhaps the public consists only of adolescents or single parents, or low income families or persons with special needs. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Griffons begin play in the National Baseball Congress World Series tonight when they take on the Santa Maria (Calif.) Indians in Wichita, Kan. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. Griffons coach Jeff Wells said he has scouted the opponent and the team is ready...

By Doug Tucker AP Sports Writer RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- It's the sort of division that should have ripped the Kansas City Chiefs apart: the highest-scoring offense in the NFL paired with a defense so inept its members felt the need to apologize. Yet the crippling imbalance has only deepened this team's sense of camaraderie...

Associated Press RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- Rain forced the Kansas City Chiefs to hold a curtailed indoor practice Monday morning for the second time in four days. ''We were told there was going to be a half an inch of rain within 20 minutes of the start of our practice and there would be lightning,'' said coach Dick Vermeil. ''We got some things done. Sometimes it's good to come in and freshen up a little bit at the same time.''...

Associated Press RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- Rain forced the Kansas City Chiefs to hold a curtailed indoor practice Monday morning for the second time in four days. ''We were told there was going to be a half an inch of rain within 20 minutes of the start of our practice and there would be lightning,'' said coach Dick Vermeil. ''We got some things done. Sometimes it's good to come in and freshen up a little bit at the same time.''...

Nevada youth participate in a soccer camp hosted by Lyn Brodrick of Wales, at Walton Park on Tuesday. The camp lasts all week, with the younger children going from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and the older children to follow. Cody Gunder, 3, puts his whole body behind a kick during the camp...