Stories from Friday, November 12, 2004

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Nevada R-5 schools honored area veterans Thursday morning at 11:11 a.m., the time and day that World War I ended in 1918. The ceremony began with the sounding of "Eleven Bells" and the posting of the colors. Ken Loomer, president of Precision Aero, was presented a high school diploma 42 years after he joined the Air Force without completing high school. Loomer did get his G.E.D. in 1963...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Auctioneer Delbert Johnston was the guest speaker at the Bronaugh Veterans Day ceremony held in the school's gym early Thursday morning. Johnston, along with other Vernon County veterans, was honored for his service to our country...

NEVC schools honor veterans with patriotic salute featuring the World War II era. By Ben Holman Nevada Daily Mail November 11 is the day denoted as Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, because on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 a treaty went into effect that ended World War I, "the war to end all wars." Unfortunately, wars continue to exist in this world but, fortunately, we still have those who are willing to serve their country in times of war...

The second annual Fox Fall Follies, which will be presented at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, at The Fox Playhouse, Nevada, will have something to suit everyone's taste. Performances that showcase local talent range from vocalists like long-time Community Council on the Performing Arts volunteers and performers, Gwen and Ken Jones to violinists to jump ropers. In this photo, the Joneses practice a tune during a Thursday evening rehearsal. The show is sponsored by the Nevada Daily Mail...

Yesterday's date, Nov. 11, holds a special place in the hearts of veterans around the world, but no more so than in the United States, where the nation observed Veterans Day. At first, Veterans Day was set aside to remember the armistice, signed on Nov. 11, 1918, that ended World War I. The holiday initially was called Armistice Day. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all veterans who have served in the military...

WASHINGTON, DC -- In honor of Veterans Day Senator Kit Bond thanked veterans in Missouri and across the country for their service to the nation. Bond issued the following statement: "This year's Veterans Day celebration provides another opportunity to convey my sincerest thanks and highest regard for the sacrifices and dutiful service veterans have provided our nation. ...

Since the lawsuit on education funding was filed last January, much has changed. We have a new governor-elect and new legislative leaders who have stated they are committed to finding a solution to this public policy challenge. These newly elected leaders have stated they will work toward a funding solution to keep the courts out of our schools...

100 years ago: Two fires last night damage homes The city fire department was called out at 6 o'clock yesterday evening by the burning of a chimney at the home of K. Ritter on the corner of Locust and Oak Streets. Chief Hackett says that no significant damage resulted...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Middle School basketball teams were in action Thursday, with Joplin Memorial visiting town. The eighth-grade team played at Nevada High School, while the seventh-grade team played at the middle school. Both grades handled Joplin Memorial pretty easily. with the eighth-grade A-team winning 46-13 and the B-team winning 28-14...

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Any fair and objective midterm report card for the Kansas City Chiefs would include a full range of grades, excellent in some areas, failing in others. In the subject that counts most, the won-loss record, the Chiefs get no better than a ''D.''...

Special to the Daily Mail Katie Kearbey, 10, swam in the Dolphins Invitational in Independance recently. There were 400 swimmers attending from 19 teams from Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Katie took five first place finishes in the 400 Individual Medley (IM), 500 free, 200 fly, 100 free, and 1,650 (mile) free, she took second in the 50 free, and had six third places in the 100 IM, 200 IM, 50 fly, 100 fly, 100 breast and 50 back. ...