Stories from Tuesday, September 6, 2005

n Prices in some areas decline slightly over the weekend but remain near $3 per gallon. By Afton Bugg Nevada Daily Mail Gas prices are soaring not only locally, but thoughout the country. Hurricane Katrina has created this sudden increase. For now, there is enough gasoline -- just not always in the right places. Gas stations reported running out of fuel, especially around the New Orleans areas...

Nevada Daily Mail The Bronaugh R-7 Board of Education will hear a report of the annual routine audit of district finances by a representative of Daniels and Associates, during its regular meeting, set for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8. Penny Beattle will present the special education report, and J.W. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Chapter of the American Red Cross is passing the word along. The national organization, with the support of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, is launching a Web site to help family members who are seeking news about loved ones living in the path of Hurricane Katrina...

Associated Press As refugees from Hurricane Katrina continued to arrive in Missouri over the Labor Day weekend, Gov. Matt Blunt signed two emergency orders allowing the state to send more aid to the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast. The orders, signed Sunday, were announced Monday. One declared a state of emergency in Missouri, freeing up more state agencies and money for hurricane relief, and the other allows the head of the Missouri National Guard to continue sending troops to the affected area...

The first of many Fifth Quarter events -- fun, post-football game activities for middle school students, was held Sept. 2, at the Aquatics Center. Many students attended after the football game that evening, to enjoy fun family time. The younger children are enjoying playing in the water in the kiddies pool. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Students at Calvary Christian School have many new opportunities with special Friday sessions. Every Friday afternoon, students may choose from a variety of classes to attend. Some of the classes offered include sign language, painting with acrylics, "Chocolate--Need We Say More," foods from many cultures and "Apples, Apples, Apples!"...

Richard L. Brooks, 68, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, after a lengthy illness of cancer. A celebration of his life will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, at noon, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 West Wall, Fort Scott, Kan. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral...

The Rev. Charles H. Cox, age 90 years, of Nevada, Mo., a former Jefferson City resident, transitioned from this life on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Christian Health Care Center in Nevada. Charles was born Aug. 21, 1915, in Miller County, Mo., the son of William Wade and Anna Josephene Bunch Cox, who are now both deceased...

I hope I speak for all men when I say: It's time we reach out to our penguin brothers. And I am talking about the brothers here, because they are the most oppressed males on the planet, with the possible exception of sit-com dads. (Some would also mention the male spiders, since they are eaten by their mates. But they are not so much oppressed as they are consumed.)...

Excerpts of recent editorials from domestic and foreign newspapers: Aug. 28 Chicago Tribune, on the coming confirmation fight: When Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement from the Supreme Court, the expectation in Washington was: bloodbath to follow...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Cottey Comets continued their fast start to the 2005 season by defeating Central Bible College in three games during their home opener Saturday, at the Hinkhouse Center. The Comets controlled the game throughout and hit numerous aces as the visitors from Springfield were simply overmatched, 30-21, 30-15 and 30-16...

100 years ago: Sells & Downs Circus arrives in Nevada The big Sells & Downs circus arrived here early this morning on two long trains over the Missouri Pacific from Butler where the circus drew an immense crowd Monday. The work of unloading the show was witnessed by many people and the big crowd of small boys was well entertained...