Stories from Tuesday, December 13, 2005

By Afton Bugg Nevada Daily Mail Traci Cliffman, who's taught at local schools for more than 10 years was recently honored for her work, both inside and outside the classroom, by Missouri Farm Bureau. Cliffman was recognized for her two years of service as the president of Missouri Farm Bureau's promotion and education committee during the 91st Missouri Farm Bureau annual meeting, which took place Dec. 4-6, at the Lake of the Ozarks...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail A local family not only won the local Farm Bureau Christmas lighting contest, they also garnered some national attention when they entered a video of their display in a contest sponsored by the Today show. The Newton family; Casey, Angie, Megan and Macey, won $200 for the display in their yard at 528 W. Ashland...

The First Christian Church presented a live Nativity scene, depicting the story of Jesus' birth, Saturday evening on the church grounds, at Washington and Austin, Nevada. The church has been presenting the nativity event each year for several years, and plans to continue the annual tradition. ...

Patricia Payne Agee, 52, Nevada, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 4, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., to Troy Edward Payne and Margaret Louise Syme Payne. She and Delbert Agee Sr., were married on Oct. 25, 2001, in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home...

Dorothy Adeline Burgess, 75, Nevada, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Moore-Few Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 14, 1929, in Milo, to Lesley Roy Nichols and Ursula Ann Lauppe. She and Alva "Dutch" Burgess were married Feb. 9, 1973, in Nevada. He preceded her in death in 1992...

Alice McCaghy Hill, 93, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Community Springs Healtcare Facility, El Dorado Springs, Mo. She was born May 5, 1912, in Blue Mound Township, Vernon County, Mo. She was the daughter of David and May Palmer McCaghy. She attended Blue Mound School, Harwood High School and graduated from Nevada High School in the class of 1929. ...

Ronald Sisson, 71, DeSoto, Kan., died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. He was born Oct. 19, 1934, in Nevada, the son of Sylven C. and Norma Georgia Huston Sisson. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953-56. He worked for Safeway, now known as Cereal Foods. He retired after 35 years as a grain miller...

Mark and Emily Godsey, Nevada, and Hannah are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Ryan Allen Godsey. Ryan was born at 3:03 a.m., Dec. 9, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

Dustin and Monica Dunfield, Nevada, and Myrissa, and Katlyn are proud to annouce the birth of their son and brother, Justin Layne Dunfield. Justin was born at 7:10 p.m., Dec. 9, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

Ronda S. Herren and Harry A. Howard, Mindenmines, Mo., and Dewey, Ryan, and Ivy are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Ethan Jedidiah Howard. Ethan was born on Dec. 6, 2005, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches...

Anna M. Skocy, 80, Rich Hill, died Dec. 8, 2005, at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler. Services were held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Joliet, Ill.

Over the weekend as I was surfing the television for something to view, I happened upon a KCPT Channel 19 special featuring C.W. (Charles) Gusewelle. Some of you may be familiar with the writings of C.W., but if you are not it is your loss. Mr. Gusewelle often appears on public television, and his unique writings have enthralled readers of the Kansas City Star for several decades...

By Kelly Bradham Nevada Daily Mail JOPLIN, Mo. -- After falling to rugged competition in their first two outings, the Nevada Lady Tigers were faced with yet another tough challenge on Saturday afternoon when they met the Blue Valley West Jaguars in what would be their final game after a lengthy run in the Lady Eagle Classic at Kaminsky Gymnasium...

Nevada Daily Mail NEVADA, Mo. -- The Cottey Comets ended the fall semester with a win, beating Baptist Bible College in basketball Saturday, 78-54. Playing their final game until Jan. 14, the Comets used a 12-2 run to start the game and a 17-2 run to start the second half to dispose of the visiting Lady Patriots...

Nevada Daily Mail The NMS wrestling team brought home seven medals from a tournament in Raymore-Peculiar Saturday. Lawrence Shouse finished first at 167 pounds, while Trevor Fast and Ben Slates took second in their weight classes. Justin Prewitt, Dominic Habjan, Austin Payne and Todd Brier each placed third at the tournament...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Lady Tiger freshman team beat Harrisonville on Dec. 4, 22-10. Nevada shut out Harrisonville in the fourth quarter to ice a 10-point lead going into the period. Brooke Silvola led the Lady Tigers with nine points. Nevada started the game strong defensively, only allowing three first-half points...

Nevada Daily Mail The Bronaugh Wildcats lost to Liberal in boys basketball Friday, 56-49. Nick Judd led the Wildcats with 20 points and senior Will Daniels added 16 but it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced Liberal attack. Kyle Collier led Liberal with 15 points and Jason Engle added 12...

Nevada Daily Mail The Sheldon Lady Panthers beat the Hume Lady Hornets Friday, 50-32. Sheldon got 18 points each from Kelsey Hancock and Ashley Danner in the victory. Hume was led in scoring by Janine Castillo, with 13 points. Katie Sneed and Leana Brooks each had five rebounds to lead the Lady Hornets...