Stories from Friday, June 3, 2005

By Lynn A. Wade Nevada Daily Mail With one legislative session behind him freshman Sen. Chris Koster, R-31st District, is looking back at an intense session, and looking forward to the work that lies ahead in the Missouri Senate. Already he's made a mark and begun to build a reputation for stalling and quashing what he views as bad legislation, including an insurance industry bill he filibustered in early May. ...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Local law enforcement officers are preparing to do their part to help Bushwhacker Days go smoothly for everyone. "Parking may be even more congested than usual because we are blocking more streets," Nevada Police Chief Christine Keim said...

Special to the Daily Mail For the third consecutive year, the 10th Brigade, Western Region, ROTC is conducting JROTC summer camp at Camp Clark. On May 29, 425 high school JROTC cadets and their instructors and chaperones arrived at Camp Clark for a six day leadership and teamwork development summer camp called Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge...

Luke Shaffer roped and tied his calf in 10 seconds flat Thursday night during the Vernon County Fair Board rodeo. The rodeo, which helps to cover the cost of the Vernon County Youth Fair, will have performances at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

Walter Ray Dulaney V, the son of Jessica Baker and the late Walter Ray Dulaney IV, Nevada, and brother of Dameon Scott Dulaney and Chastity Ann Moore-Dulaney was born at 3:05 a.m., on March 11, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21.25 inches. ...

LeRoy H. Visser, 81, Milo, died Monday, May 31, 2005. Services were held at the Church of the Nazarene today, June 3, at 1:30 p.m., with Mike Satterlee officiating. Organist was Doris Thomas. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "When We See Christ." Soloist was Betty Yockey. Pallbearers were Jerry Yockey, Mark Visser, Jeff Visser, Chris Visser, Jon Duncan, Steve Carney and Jerry Heathman. Interment was in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home...

Jeffrey Dean Uttinger, 39, Nevada, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Services were held at Ferry Funeral Home today, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., with Jerry Pyle officiating. Musical selections were "I'm Moving On," "There You'll Be" and "Songs for Dad." Pallbearers were Barry Kemna, Jim Loyd, Greg Thomas, Lindy Darling, Mike Shelden and Steve Hill. Interment was in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Arrangements are by Ferry Funeral Home...

Today is the start of hurricane season in Florida. People around Tampa Bay didn't take it too seriously last year. It was statistically unlikely we'd get hit. I allowed myself to get complacent, even though I spent Hurricane Georges in Pensacola with no power for two days...

Plea for return of long-missing treasures Dear editor: As we all know, confesion is good for the soul-- therefore the purpose of my letter. I've penned this letter in my mind many times, but as my husband and I prepare to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary this June, it became very important that I put this request in print...

100 years ago: Boy bitten 10 weeks ago dies of hydrophobia EL DORADO SPRINGS -- Homer, the 15-year-old son of John Kennedy, a farmer living near this city, died yesterday from hydrophobia. The boy was bitten by a rabid dog March 18 and taken immediately to a madstone, which adhered to the wound for several hours, after which he suffered no pain and no symptoms of the disease until 36 hours before his death, when he was thrown into convulsions. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Griffons overcame a pesky Dodge City Desperados club Thursday to win their home opener 4-2. Playing in front of 251 fans at Lyons Stadium, the Griffons received a stellar effort on the mound from both starter Bret Harvel and reliever Nathan Rowe as they limited Dodge City to two runs on six hits...

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The lowly Kansas City Royals completed a stunning sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-2 victory Thursday night behind consecutive home runs from Matt Stairs and Terrence Long. Kansas City, which has the worst record and second-lowest payroll in the major leagues, finished its first three-game sweep of the Yankees at home in 15 years...

From left, Gary Thomas, Darrel Morris, Bill Perry and Bob Seaver, throw out the ceremonial first pitch to start the Nevada Griffons' home season at Lyons Stadium Thursday. All four were members of the 1956 Nevada Red Sox team that won the Missouri state amateur baseball championship and went to the National Baseball Congress World Series...