Stories from Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Nevada Daily Mail Students from Sheldon High School graduated on Saturday, before a crowd of hundreds in the Sheldon High School gymnasium. The crowd was hushed as valedictorian Katlyn Logan delivered her address on taking advantage of life's opportunities. Logan also read the poem by an anonymous author, "I'm Drinking From the Saucer Because My Cup has Overflowed."...

Members of Treble Effects, an all-girls show choir at Nevada High School, recently sold chances to win a hot air balloon ride, to raise money for their projects. Heather Hagenson sold her grandmother, Alberta Hagenson, the winning ticket for the ride. ...

By Crystal D. Hancock Nevada Daily Mail A bill has been sent for approval by Gov. Matt Blunt to better protect victims of rape and domestic violence. Bill 583 increases the penalties for repeat domestic violence abusers from five to 15 years in prison to 10 to 30 years, or life in prison. ...

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail For several years, there has been talk of an ethanol plant locating somewhere in this part of Missouri. Now, a preliminary proposal has been presented and is to be reviewed by several permitting agencies and government entities. The proposed location for Ozark Ethanol's facility is in Vernon County, on 30 acres currently owned by Regar Todd, located about one mile south of U.S. Highway 54 on the east side of U.S. Highway 43...

By Neoma Foreman Special to the Daily Mail Northeast Vernon County High School held its graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Walker Campus with a large crowd attending. Kathy Newman played the processional. Jessica Arduser gave the welcome and Dana Eslinger opened the ceremony...

With the Nevada Neptunes, there is competition, but the point is not so much the competition as it is to have fun. Still, the participants have to put a lot into it. As a result, they will receive a great experience that will be meaningful to them. The interest and participation in the Nevada Neptunes is growing. ...

100 years ago Fire at the H.M. Duck residence The H.M. Duck residence, one of the most palatial and modern homes of this city was greatly damaged by fire and water Wednesday evening and another fire has been added to the long list. The origin of the fire is unknown. ...