Stories from Friday, December 2, 2005

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail About 50 members from the city of Nevada's various boards and commissions should have a better idea of how the boards function as well as their individual responsibilities as board members after the city held a workshop for all of the city's unpaid board members...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail It's common courtesy when someone does something nice for you to say "thank you." That's the thought behind a Web site www.thankasoldier.com. In a press release dated Nov. 30, Townhall.com, a news and opinion Web site announced the launch of the site...

Nevada Daily Mail Edward McBee, who had escaped custody by breaking out a window in the Vernon County jail on June 12, was captured 9:20 Thursday morning, in Polk County, according to a release from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office. Polk County sheriff's deputies, along with U.S. marshalls, searched three houses during the early morning hours on Thursday. McBee was found sleeping in the residence located at 4838 South 95th Road, Bolivar...

Kim Cook, right, Nevada Regional Medical Center Foundation director and her assistant, Sharon Didden, decorate the Foundation's Tree of Shining Memories in the hospital's lobby. Another tree, also designated as a memorial tribute with the same name, is located on the Square. A lighting ceremony, for the outdoor tree, will be conducted at 5:45 p.m., Dec. 3, just prior to the start of the annual Christmas parade...

Jeremy and Katie Yockey, Nevada, and Sean are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Haleigh Elaine Yockey. Haleigh was born at 6:10 a.m., Nov. 19, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

Randy and Heather Borders, Moundville, are proud to announce the birth of their son, James Ryan Borders. James was born at 12:18 p.m., Nov. 25, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21.75 inches.

Verlin "Ray" Conrad, Sr., 68, Sheldon, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at his home in Sheldon following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Squires, Mo., to Floyd Conrad and Bessie Mae Lansdown Conrad. He married Linda Garrett on December 13, 1975, in Kansas City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Dewey Harlan Hillier, 66, Walker, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at his home in Walker. He was born Sept. 4, 1939, in Nevada, Mo., to Harvey Hillier and Viola Murphy Hillier. Dewey grew up in Nevada and graduated from Harwood High School. He worked for Hallmark Card for 20 years. Dewey later moved to Cape Girardeau and operated his own engraving business. He came back to Vernon County seven years ago and has lived here since...

Percy "Addis" Foger, 87, Liberal, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at the Verdella Freewill Baptist Church, Liberal. Visitation will be Monday from noon to 2 p.m., prior to the funeral service, at the Verdella Freewill Baptist Church...

Show respect to Hispanic people Dear editor: Back in the early days of the first George W. Bush presidency, when it appeared that Bush might be a great president one day, an idea was floated to grant a blanket amnesty to illegal immigrants in this country. The President appeared to be for it, having courted (either sincerely or for political gain), the huge Hispanic population when he was Governor of Texas, and also in the 2000 presidential election. Then came 9-11, and this idea faded away...

By U.S. Senator Jim Talent Missourians understand the importance of having a comprehensive energy plan because we are all energy consumers. We want access to affordable fuel so we can get to work in the morning, drive the kids to school and visit with family and friends. ...

The plight of Emogene Whitted of Columbia, Mo., is one that has become all too familiar to elderly Missourians who want to renew their driver's licenses and now have to prove their identity under a new state law aimed at improving homeland security and thwarting identity theft...

By Kelly Bradham Nevada Daily Mail Stellar defense and timely shooting were the key elements for the Nevada Lady Tigers Thursday as they put together a solid 62-50 victory over the Joplin Lady Eagles at Nevada High School in non-conference basketball...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail Senior Seth Owings scored all seven of his points during a decisive 16-0 run in the second quarter as Nevada outran the Seneca Indians Thursday, 75-33. Playing in their second game of the round-robin portion of the Carthage Boys Invitational, the Tigers blew open a 13-11 contest with their run, which was aptly named because the Indians simply couldn't keep up with Nevada's newfound transition game...

**NEVADA BOYS (75) Justin Reed 12, Spencer Thompson 11, J.R. Mills 9, Seth Owings 7, Drew Weatherly 7, Logan Moore 7, Dakota Bright 6, Bryan Campbell 5, Eric Good 5, Opie Tipton 4, Nathan Gragg 2, Jordan Kerbs 0. SENECA (33) Eric Whitekiller 14, Zach Harris 7, Patrick McGriff 3, Brennan Divine 3, Corey Whitehead 2, Patrick Bennett 2, Steven Chitwood 1, Flint Whitehead 1...