Stories from Tuesday, March 8, 2005

Nevada Daily Mail Experience Works, Inc. helps more than 850 people in Missouri each year through its employment and training program, providing the opportunity for participants to earn money while learning skills necessary to prepare for a job. In Missouri services are provided in more than 90 counties, including Vernon and surrounding counties. ...

n Bills would make tax break an annual event. By Marc Powers Nevada Daily Mail JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A study by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce concludes last year's experiment with a sales tax holiday didn't cost the state any revenue and actually helped boost collections for local governments that participated...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood; the sun is shining, the temperature is warm enough for shirtsleeves and the open road is calling. What could be wrong with hopping in the car and taking a nice, safe drive in the country?...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Missouri's bad roads are an impediment to emergency service personnel according to LifeFlight Eagle director Chuck Walker. "There are several considerations before choosing to transport a patient by helicopter," Walker said. "Road conditions are definitely one of the concerns, especially when it affects transportation times."...

The 2005 Women's Symposium, encouraging women to look within for empowerment to seek and achieve their goals, took place Saturday morning at the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College. Speakers told stories of sacrifice, diligence and ultimately, success to the crowd of women. ...

Freda Irene Raabe, 65, Horton, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Independence Regional Hospital, Independence, Mo. She was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Milo, to Robert Lewis Willson and Anna Mae Kessler Willson. She married Elton John Raabe on June 23, 1956, in Rinehart Christian Church, Horton, and he survives of the home...

Dean Stark Butterfield, 91, Nevada, died March 4, 2005. Services were held at Ferry Funeral Home today at 2 p.m., with Dr. William Cox officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace," "In the Garden" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." Pallbearers were Gregory D. Butterfield, Timothy J. Butterfield, Blake W. Butterfield, May Ling Butterfield, Todd R. Butterfield and Dean K. Butterfield. Interment was in Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home...

Ruth Grace Walker, 90, Nevada, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Mary Ellen Gerster, 80, El Dorado Springs, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Vernon County, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle Thomas Hutchison. She married Jewell R. Gerster on Oct. 2, 1942...

Protesters in Lebanon shouted out this warning to President Bashar al-Assad of Syria last week. By doing so they gave President Bush a compliment that many here at home are loathe to do. Don't believe me? Just look at those protesters, they believe Bush's actions are helping to make a different future a possibility, or they wouldn't have the guts to engage in what they're now doing...

Listen up, guys! I'm not sure which one of us is responsible for this but we have got to get a new publicist! Day after day, we are getting hammered out there in the press. Even when there's a story about how wonderful men are, they -- and by "they" I mean the enemy -- manage to turn it around...

100 years ago: AD: A dangerous cough The cough that follows pneumonia is usually stubborn, and with the weak condition of the lungs serious results often follow. Mr. J.W. Durbin, Nash, Ky., says, "Last winter I had a severe case of pneumonia that left me with a dry, hacking cough, which was almost unendurable at night...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Bronaugh Wildcats will be in a familiar position tonight when they take on the Walnut Grove Tigers in the Class 1 boys basketball state sectionals in Lamar. The Wildcats are making their second straight appearance in the state tournament, after winning their district for a second consecutive year Friday with a 58-52 overtime win over Drexel...

Submitted Photos There were 16 Nevada wrestlers who participated in the district tournament at Neosho Saturday. Ten of the youth wrestlers qualified for the regional wrestling tournament in Joplin March 12. At the district tournament Sam Ellifrits won the 10-and-under 170-pound division; Taylor Chapman placed second in the 14-and-under 145-pound class; Slade Stiles was third in the 10-and-under 55-pound division; Tanner Charles placed third in the 10-and-under 65-pound class; Zach Shepherd placed fourth in the 10-and-under 80-pound class; Chase Brooks placed fifth in the 14-and-under 165-pound division; Todd Brier was fifth in the 14-and-under 115-pound class; Dylan Hyder was fifth in the 8-and-under 50-pound class; True Beisly was sixth in the 10-and-under 70-pound class; and Jordan Hagerman was sixth in the 14-and-under 125-pound division. ...

Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. -- Even after two home runs and a hard double against Los Angeles Monday, Albert Pujols said he still isn't quite prepared for regular season play. ''My body is not ready for the season,'' the Cardinals' first baseman said, ''and my swing is not ready.''...

Associated Press The Miami Dolphins were Kevin Carter's second choice among NFL teams. They aren't complaining. The Dolphins consider the Tennessee Titans' loss a big gain in their rebuilding program. Miami signed the two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman to a $30 million, five-year deal Monday, adding its second free agent defensive end...

Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Chris Clapinski has played in 1,168 minor-league games over 13 years but has had scant time in the majors. Now, however, Clapinski has a good opportunity to add to his major league total by winning a job as a Kansas City Royals' versatile utility player. Desi Relaford, who filled that role the past two years, signed with the Colorado Rockies in the offseason...