Stories from Friday, April 10, 2009

In the mid 50s, I was an energetic five year old in Mrs.Frazier's kindergarten class. Even though we only went to kindergarten for a half a day, we still had one daily event scheduled that I found ridiculous. We were asked each day to "get out our mats," and then to take a brief nap...

Cassie and Duane Crews, of Nevada, and big brother Grady, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Griffin Weslee Crews. Griffin was born at 10:35, on March 26, 2009, at Mercy Health Center, in Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 19 inches...

April 3 There were reports of a burglary in the Nevada area, property damage in the Nevada area, a stolen vehicle in the Nevada area, a suspicious vehicle in the Milo area, assault in the Nevada area, theft in the Nevada area, a stranded motorist in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Milo area, three 911 wrong number calls, burglary in the Richards area, and a stranded motorist in the Milo area...

March 28 There was a report of a petty theft from a motor vehicle on the 900 block of south Chestnut, made by Keith Davis, of Nevada. He reported a toolbox and tools stolen. There was a report of theft on the 200 block of south Alma, made by Larry Sanderson, of Nevada. He reported a log splitter stolen...

Students at Cottey College are partnering with the community in a special way on April 18, when "Festa Italia" returns to the campus, offering fun for people of all ages. Held in conjunction with Cottey's "C for Yourself" weekend, when prospective students have the opportunity to visit the campus, the students in Robertson Hall at Cottey will conduct a fundraising effort featuring sidewalk drawings. ...

Congressman Ike Skelton visited the Nevada Housing Authority offices at Crawford House Monday afternoon and spoke about the current economic crisis and what the future might hold. Skelton said this was a period unique in American history. "We find our country in uncharted territory," Skelton said. "We've never had a recession at the same time we're involved in two overseas conflicts."...

He's the leader of nearly 3 million American veterans and is responsible for representing them and their interests for his one-year term of office. David K. Rehbein is the National Commander of the American Legion and he, along with several representatives of the Missouri State department, was on hand at Leon Ogier Post number 2 to meet with local veterans and update them on what the national organization is doing for them...