Stories from Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Nettie Lou Mann Kelly, 89, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Nevada, Mo., died July 6, 2014. She was born May 27, 1925, in Nevada.

In today's world, many complex issues cry out for solution. Taking one solution hurts one group while another limits still another segment of society, the world. One possible resolution in any decision is to choose that which does the most good for the most people and hurts the fewest number possible. This has been called the "common good."...

In the art of magic, intentionally misdirecting your attention so the magician can produce the effect he desires is an essential part of the process. In political discourse, framing of the argument might be thought of in the same way. For those who seek to persuade others that their interpretation of the political issues is the right one, the skillful use of words is essential and those who are most skilled in framing the debate are more likely to have their views become accepted...

Opportunities, challenges and visibility for how agriculture will meet future needs for food, fiber and energy are greater than ever, yet public funding for ag research may not be keeping up. The abundance, efficiencies of production, safety and quality of food in the U.S. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The Deerfield Board of Trustees took its July meeting to the streets to examine a culvert on Pecan Street needing repair. The trustees agreed the culvert was a traffic hazard that needed immediate attention and closed the road immediately. The repair cost limit was set to $5,000...

Nevada Daily Mail Requests to reduce water bills dominated the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen meeting in July. Billie Snyder said she disagreed with her water and sewer bills, and the aldermen agreed to reduce sewer by $100. Monica Householder requested a water reduction since she filled her pool for $89. Treasurer Ann Laudermilk said the refund would have to be applied to overdue taxes before payment...

Nevada Daily Mail A Bronaugh man in a mini-van was reportedly involved in the 21st Sheriff's Office pursuit of the year. The Vernon County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that 22-year-old Tyler Millman was arrested Friday night after taking deputies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 49 and county roads...

Nevada Daily Mail As the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, it is time to educate residents on the prevention of and disease management of diabetes. As diabetes rates continue to rise, communities across the country are beginning to take notice that changes in health behaviors are necessary to slow down this epidemic. The rate of diabetes in Missouri has significantly increased year after year -- now hovering around 9 percent...