Stories from Monday, September 6, 2004

Nevada Daily Mail U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton, Mo.-D, spent a few hours in Nevada on Thursday, first talking with area fourth graders as part of Missouri History Day. Skelton recounted events of his own history to the fourth graders and gave them a few words of advice, noting that great leaders learn much from history. Skelton, whose family tree branches stretch out to include Daniel Boone, also found he had that in common with one of the re-enactors at the event...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Disasters have hit the east coast of America several times this hurricane season and it looks like it is about to take another hit, projected storm tracks for Hurricane Francis show it could hit anywhere from Mississippi to South Carolina if it doesn't veer off which, according to the National Weather Service, is doubtful...

n Locally-grown pecans to be featured at Best of Missouri show at St. Louis botanical garden. By Ben Holman Nevada Daily Mail Drew Kimmell has been producing pecans in Vernon County for nearly 30 years. He got his start in the business in 1975, working in his father's pecan groves and is now managing partner of the Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, located here in Nevada...

By Nancy Malcom Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Historical Society held its fourth annual Missouri History Day, Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Almost 250 fourth grade students from Vernon County schools and Hume attended. The all-day workshop involved a program developed by The Vernon County Historical Society demonstrating mid-1800s life in Missouri, and featured hands-on demonstrations of living history. ...

Births Crae Beth and Coy Donald Dighero Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hutchison, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of twins Crae Beth Dighero Hutchison and Coy Donald Dighero Hutchison. Crae Beth was born at 12:55 p.m., on Aug. 30, 2004. She weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18 inches. ...

Smells like team spirit in here After Baptist, the Buccaneers are Tampa Bay's predominant religion. The men wear their Bucs jerseys and ballcaps and rehash the last game until the next one is played. Women who wouldn't know an option play from a Broadway play still put on their Bucs earrings and tank tops and head out on Sunday afternoons...

Decorating tip: Garbage has its place Little did I know that painting the garage, which I described in last week's scribblings, would turn into a case study for some future textbook on interior design. But my wife, who has a keen eye for decorating, had other ideas...

100 years ago: Commercial club meeting Several members of the Commercial Club met last night at the club rooms in pursuance to the call of the president, W.F. Norman. The Nevada Gas, Oil and Asphalt company's well south of Nevada was discussed at some length and the following committee was appointed: W.F. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail Despite inconsistent spurts and a fairly even-matched opponent, the Cottey College Comets handily defeated Ozark Christian School Thursday, 30-28, 27-30, 30-21 and 30-24. In their first home match of the season, the Comets looked impressive at times, showing good passing and hitting skills and playing as a team...

By Jaime Aron AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas -- After seeing the way his aging running back, even older quarterback and questionable group of cornerbacks closed the preseason, Bill Parcells considers the Dallas Cowboys still a work in progress. ''I'm going to be looking at the waiver wire, that's for sure. ...

By Mychael Petre Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. -- For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, the Missouri Tigers enter the season ranked as they open at home Saturday night against Arkansas State. No. 18 Missouri had not been ranked in the preseason since the Disco Era -- specifically, 24 years ago. The Tigers, 8-5 last season, figure to be a huge challenge for Arkansas State...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail Leaving the disappointment of four season-opening losses behind, the Nevada Tigers got their first win of the season Thursday, defeating Lamar in softball, 10-4. Nevada controlled the game from the beginning, scoring four runs in the first inning to take the early lead...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Lady Tigers tennis team struggled Thursday, dropping their home match to Thomas Jefferson, 7-2. The Lady Tigers were unable to conjure up any victories in individual play, as all six players lost to the visitors...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail Looking nothing like the team that was upset in the season opener, the Nevada Lady Tigers pulled out a close victory over Harrisonville in volleyball Thursday, their first of the season. The Lady Tigers were beaten by College Heights in straight sets Tuesday, looking like a team that was timid and hesitant...