Stories from Wednesday, April 15, 2009

One of the favorite topics that I personally prefer for these columns relates to the McGennis Youth Center. The board recently had their annual meeting while I was out of the country (literally). The officers were re-elected: President, Robert Wills, Rich Hill; vice-president, Virginia Habjan; secretary, Debbie Balk, Rich Hill; and treasurer, Carla Armentrout...

Norma A. Lacy Swope, 94, of Rich Hill.,passed away Sunday. April 12, 2009 in her home. Norma was born March 3, 19l5, in Adrian, Mo., to Ray Vest and Verna Gertrude Chapman Lacy. She attended Adrian and Rich Hill schools, graduating from Rich Hill High School in 1933. She married Harland, H. Swope Feb. 1, 1937,, in Mound City, Kan. To this union, seven children were born...

April 3 There were reports of a vehicle accident with injuries in the Moundville area, an animal theft in the Sheldon area, a suspicious person in the Nevada area, cows out in the Nevada area, a dirt bikes in the Sheldon area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, a trash can fire in the Nevada area, and a traffic stop in the Nevada area...

Ashli and Kyel Connelly, of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Myia Breanna Danae Connelly. Myia was born at 12:24 a.m., on April 12, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

Alyson and Matt Harder, of Nevada, and siblings Branden and Abby, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Andrew David Harder. Andrew was born at 8:38, on April 6, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 1/4 inches...

On Saturday, April 18, Nevada and Vernon County residents will have a chance to get rid of all the junk that has accumulated over the winter, during the annual Spring Clean-up Day sponsored by the Nevada-Vernon County Recycling Center, from 8 a.m. to noon...

As the day for the David Allan Coe concert draws near promoter Dangerous Doug Harper is working hard to make sure all the preparations are ready for the event. Harper said that modifications are being made to the racetrack so that fans can reach the VIP seats easily and electricity is available for the band's equipment...

The Fifth Annual "Fishing For a Cure" Buddy Bass Tournament, held April 11 in Rich Hill, raised more than $1,100 in the fight against cystic fibrosis, a deadly genetic disease. With a total of 27 teams from all over the area, this year's competition was the biggest ever...

April 8 There was a report of a petty theft from a motor vehicle in the 1100 block of west Walnut, made by Misti Whaley, of Nevada. She reported a small amount of cash stolen. There was a report of an animal bite in the 1200 block of east Nicholsen, made by Isaak Welch, of Nevada. He reported a 5 year old male who was bitten by a dog. The dog has not been located...

Inez LaVonne (Ijams) Revis, age 91, the daughter of Clyde Elmer and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Ijams was born March 12, 1918 in Cambridge, Ill., and passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Christian Health Care, in Nevada. At a young age, Inez, along with her family moved to the Schell City area where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1935. ...