Stories from Friday, March 6, 2015

Mary E. Liter, 105, Nevada, Mo., died on March 4, 2015, at Freeman West, in Joplin, Mo. A visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Private interment will follow with Mark Holland officiating...

There are countless people I know only by sight, and to whom, I give a "nod," in friendly greeting.This practice by myself and so many of our local citizens, is one of the perks, of living in a small town environment. Last Friday night, I attended the final home basketball games at Nevada High School. ...

At the memorial services for Bill Hensley last Friday I could see almost every family that lives on South 1000 Rd, the section between U.S. 54 and Moundville. One young man had obviously returned home in order to attend; other families had more than one generation attending. But they all represented the respect and appreciation we neighbors felt for one who represented the best that neighbors could do...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Historical Society will hold its first ever "Night at the Museum" soup and pie dinner event at the Bushwhacker Museum, 212 W. Walnut St. in Nevada, Tuesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. After dinner, guests will be invited to tour the museum, historic jail and sheriff's home where they will see some of the exhibits "come to life" with re-enactors portraying characters from Vernon County's past. The evening will also include a raffle and silent auction...

Nevada Daily Mail The Wax Museum, a longtime tradition at Nevada Middle School, has been going strong for 30 years. This year's theme is taking a look at some of the memorable characters who made a mark in history during the past 50 years. Students in Accelerated English, Science, and Social Studies have researched 39 personalities, from musicians, historical icons, scientists and television personalities...

Cottey College Are leaders born or made? Lyla Perrodin, the second speaker in Cottey College's Distinguished Speaker Series, believes leaders are made through their choices and experiences. "Be fearless if you want to find the best opportunities," she told the audience Tuesday, Feb. 24, as she shared things she learned in her life that helped her become a leader and shaped her personal leadership style...

Nevada Daily Mail Karen Marquardt, from Healthy Nevada, told the Nevada Rotary Club Thursday that research she has been following shows there is a positive correlation between exercise and improved learning for students. "A 20 minute walk improves brain activity, making it easier to learn and process information," Marquardt said...

Members of the Osage Prairie YMCA Tridents participated in the recent regional swimming championships hosted by the Monett Marlins swim team, in their eight-lane, 25 yard pool. The championships featured 10 YMCA teams, (with some making drives of over three hours in order to participate), 260 swimmers, including four from Nevada. The Tridents are coached by Abel Hagan, and assistant coach Thomas Prewitt...

Nevada Daily Mail WARRENSBURG ---- Post-season basketball is about surviving and advancing. And for the 14th time in his 18 seasons as head basketball coach, Brent Bartlett has guided the Nevada Lady Tigers to the district championship game. "That's a pretty special accomplishment," Bartlett said. "I've been blessed to coach great athletes and talent."...