Stories from Friday, January 7, 2005

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail There are a lot of things people think about at the beginning of a new year; resolutions to be kept, people to be remembered, debts paid and for some, changing jobs. There are a variety of methods of looking for a job; going in person to possible employers, contacting the Workforce Development Division of the Missouri Career Center, going to a private employment service, or searching the Internet using an online service...

Special to the Daily Mail Crowder College recently signed an new teacher education program -- an articulation agreement with Southwest Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical College, and SMSU at West Plains, creating a "seamless" program for the preparation of students majoring in elementary education...

Special to the Daily Mail WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When the U.S. House of Representatives convened for the 109th Congress on Jan. 4, Congressman Ike Skelton, D-Mo., took the oath of office to serve his 15th term as representative of Missouri's Fourth Congressional District. Skelton's granddaughter held the family Bible while the Speaker of the House administered the oath of office to the members elected last November...

Gene Carr, left foreground, watches as about 30 friends and family members of Sgt. Mike Hoskins release 325 balloons Thursday afternoon from Cherry Street in front of the American Legion building. Debra Hoskins, who along with Georgette Collins, organized the event, said that they released the balloons at 4:30 p.m. ...

Nevada city crews load sand trucks Thursday morning in an effort to keep the streets safer for motorists in the wake of an icy winter storm.

Heather Blake, Nevada, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Caiden Ann Blake. Caiden was born at 5:30 p.m., on Dec. 15, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches. Maternal grandparents are Polly Dockery, Nevada, and Andy Dockery, Nevada. Maternal great-grandparents are Bill and Kathleen Wilson, Nevada, and Loren and Barbara Dockery, Nevada...

Tyson and Jeanette Stafford, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tayvin Nathenial Blayne Stafford. Tayvin was born at 9:47 a.m., on Dec. 17, 2004, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 18 inches. ...

Todd E. and Danielle C. Fine, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Francis Ann Fine. Francis was born at 7:43 a.m., on Dec. 21, 2004, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21.5 inches. She joins a sister, Samantha Sue Fine. Paternal grandparents are Everett and Sue Fine, Kansas City, Mo. Paternal great-grandparents are Ron and Alvera Kelb, Carrolton, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Deb Madison, Fort Scott, Kan...

Jack William Seitz Sr., 78, Sheldon, died Jan. 3, 2005. Services were held at Olive Branch Cemetery today, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m., with John Nichols officiating. Musical selection was "In the Garden." Interment was in the Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo. Military honors were provided by the V.F.W. No. 3691 from Lamar. Arrangements were by Ferry Funeral Home...

Robert E. Price, 73, Bethel Township, Pa., died Dec. 30, 2004, while being treated for complications from advanced liver cancer at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, Pa. He was born in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Charles A. and Sylvia Esther (Hinkle) Price...

One of the things that makes disaster movies bearable is the notion that viewers go to the climate-controlled safety of a dark theater to witness horrors they believe will never actually occur. So while special effects make the volcanoes, avalanches, floods, earthquakes and towering infernos seem real, they are, in fact, not real at all...

Another year is gone. Each one goes by faster. I'm not one for making resolutions. How can I resolve to be nicer when I already think I'm a pretty nice fellow? Lose weight? I've done it a thousand times. I can do it again if I want. No resolution needed...

100 years ago: Miss Rotemeyer gives bond The young lady who created a sensation at Lamar Miss Edyth Rotemeyer of Lamar has been released upon a $1,000 bond to appear for trial at the next term of the Barton County circuit court. She is the young lady who created a sensation by shooting at Jas. Bonney. The young lady has employed the law firm of Van Pool and Martin to defend her...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Lady Tigers turned bad news into an inspired performance against Nixa Thursday night in the Carthage Invitational. After learning just before game time that freshman forward Lindsay Rice was lost for the season with a knee injury, the Lady Tigers dedicated the game to their teammate and controlled the quick Lady Eagles throughout...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada Lady Tiger freshman forward Lindsay Rice will miss the remainder of the 2004-2005 basketball season after tests revealed ligament damage in her left knee Thursday. Rice injured the knee during Tuesday's game against Carl Junction in the first round of the Carthage Lady Tiger Invitational...

Nevada Daily Mail Two former Nevada Tiger basketball teammates will be facing off Saturday when the Pittsburg State Gorillas travel to Bolivar to take on the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats. Greg Campbell, a 2000 Nevada High School graduate, is a senior guard for the Gorillas (11-1 overall, 2-1 in MIAA) this season. Campbell averages 8.3 points per game and 3.6 rebounds, and also leads the team with 37 assists...

Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free-agent second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to a one-year, $1 million deal, putting in place the final piece of a retooled middle infield for the NL champions. Grudzielanek, who can earn up to $500,000 in performance bonuses under the deal that includes no options, will replace Tony Womack, who played one season batting leadoff for the Cardinals before signing as a free agent this month with the New York Yankees...