Stories from Sunday, June 19, 2005

By Lynn A. Wade Nevada Herald While Bushwhacker Days performances took place outside, inside the Daylight Doughnuts shop on the Square, a group of four young musicians shared their gospel message of praise, alternative-style with those who gathered to listen...

By Marc Powers Nevada Herald JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Judge Michael Wolff arguably possess the most diverse professional background on the Missouri Supreme Court. His job history includes a stint as a reporter for a major metropolitan newspaper, more than 20 years as a law school professor, two runs for statewide political office and serving as a top gubernatorial advisor...

Temperatures in the mid 60s and a light southeast wind made for perfect conditions for the Bushwhacker Days Sesquicentennial Hot Balloon launch Saturday morning.

By Rusty Murry Nevada Herald In this age of corporate agriculture and mega-farms, it's hard to imagine making a living off of a 20 acre farm, let alone make a living and provide seasonal employment for eight local residents. It can't be done, folks say. ...

Brandon and Marlana Shipley and Madison Mae Shipley, Sheldon, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, MacKensi Grace Shipley. MacKensi was born at 9:40 a.m., on June 8, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches. Paternal grandparent is Cheryl Straight, Nevada. Maternal grandparents are Daryl and Malinda Ast, Nevada. Maternal great-grandparents are George and Wilma Vandenburg, Metz, and Agnas Ast, Conway Springs, Kan...

Jason and Sunny Chei and Jayden Taylor Chei, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Mia Addison Chei. Mia was born at 8:15 a.m., on June 8, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches. ...

James and Marie Leatherman, Rich Hill, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kyle Todd Leatherman. Kyle was born on June 11, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. Paternal grandparents are Mr. ...

It used to be that our country was strong enough--and, thanks to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, distant enough from the rest of the world -- to wait out the four-year administration of a dangerously incompetent president, like Ulysses S. Grant and Warren G. Harding. But times have changed, and ever-more-sophisticated technology has brought all us nations to each others' doorsteps. A day's inadvertence on the part of an inept president can bring an end to us all -- in a heartbeat...

By Joe Warren Nevada Herald Game one of the four-game set between the Nevada Griffons and the Hays Larks did not go smoothly for the home team at Lyons Stadium Friday. The Griffons made two crucial baserunning errors and left six runners on in the final three innings as they dropped a 6-5 decision to the Jayhawk League leaders...

By Doug Tucker AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Roger Clemens will always have a soft spot in his heart for Kansas City. Clemens got his 333rd win with his 500th decision, dominating the Royals once again in leading the Houston Astros to a 7-0 victory Friday night...

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Despite two costly mistakes, Mark Mulder remained perfect at Tropicana Field. The St. Louis left-hander allowed three runs over seven innings Friday night, helping the Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6-4 for his first win in more than three weeks...

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Free agent wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim will not sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, coach Dick Vermeil said Friday. The Chiefs said earlier this week that they had reached agreement on a one-year contract with Hakim, who played for Vermeil when the St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl six years ago...

Jim Novak and I have based a friendship of more than 40 years on a mutual love for the game of baseball. When baseball gets you in its grip, there is no letting go short of a summons by the grim reaper. As a youth I pulled for the Kansas City Athletics (a hopeless enterprise) and the St. ...

n Family requests card shower to honor couple. Special to the Herald Larry and Dorothy Toole of El Dorado Springs, Mo., celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 18, with a small surprise reception hosted by their children at the Tooles' home...

Special to the Herald Ray and Donna Ryan, Nevada, Mo., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 4, with a family dinner at Chicken Annie's in Pittsburg, Kan. Ray Ryan and the former Donna Doelling were married June 5, 1955, in Nevada. Ray retired from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department, Survey and Plans, Joplin, with 36 years of service. Donna retired after 28 years service with Farm and Home Saving/Mercantile Bank, Nevada...

Special to the Herald Frank and Susan Goshert of Sherman, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Naomi Joy Goshert, to David Warren Meinershagen, son of Lynn and Karen Meinershagen, of Nevada, Mo. Bride-elect Goshert is a 1998 graduate of Southeast High School in Cherokee, Kan. She is also a 2004 graduate of Grace University in Omaha, Neb., and is currently employed by the Webb City School District as a kindergarten teacher at Madge T. James Kindergarten Center...

Hi neighbors. It's Father's Day! Since all the family traveled to Nevada for Bushwhackers, they might as well stay around one more day and help Dad celebrate his special honor. If you are fortunate enough to still have your father with you, please help him enjoy the day. Of course there are lots of things to do with your father! Fishing, hiking, camping, grilling, sailing, going to a ball game -- these are all considered traditional father's day events...