Stories from Saturday, June 14, 2008

Nellie Ruth Beaver, 97, of Fort Scott, died Friday, June 13, 2008. She was born July 5, 1910 in Uniontown, Kan., the daughter of John Thomas "J.T." and Hallie (Stevens) Stone. She married James L. Beaver ,April 22, 1978, in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death March 21, 2002...

Richard "Rick" Dell Brasher passed away June 10, 2008, following an accident. Richard was born Nov. 19, 1947, to Carlyn and Inza Brasher. Survivors include: his wife Betty; son Brian Brasher, of Clinton; Ed and Allene Belcher, of Lamar; and Brad and Sharon Belcher, of Stockton; two sisters, Carlene Roy and husband Guy, of Harrisonville and Rhonda Brasher, of Kansas City; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many neices, nephews, cousins and friends...

Arthur Sebastain, 91, of Nevada, died June 12, 2008 at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Memorial graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June, 12, at 10 a.m., in Moore Cemetery. View obituary and send condolences online at www.evergreenmemorialchapel.com...

June 12 There were reports of a controlled burn in the Compton Junction area, a medical call in the Walker area, a stranded motorist in the Nevada area, a 911 data error in the Nevada area, traffic stop in the Nevada area, fraud in the Milo area, a traffic stop in the Walker area, a disturbance Nevada area, cows out in the El Dorado Springs area, and a careless and imprudent driver in the Schell City area...

Amber Miller and Evan Cox, of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Marie Cox. Ava was born at 8:56 p.m., on May 14, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Lisa Miller, of Milo. Maternal great-grandparents are Charles Miller, of Nevada, and the late Lou Ellen Miller, and Herman and Sharron Carroll, of Cove, Mo...

A person's attitude about food can have devastating effects on his or her life. Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center licensed psychologist Antigone Means said a person has an eating disorder when his or her thoughts about food and weight gets in the way of any major area or function in his or her life...

Fort Scott Police, along with Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies, arrested a Chanute man Wednesday on a Neosho County warrant for attempted first degree murder. At 11:48 a.m., authorities arrested 33-year-old Alexander D. Curls without incident outside the house at 423 National Ave. He didn't have any weapons on him at the time, police said...

Two Bronson teenagers are facing multiple counts of criminal damage to property to numerous car windows and other property during a major crime spree earlier this year. Chris E. Lindsey, 18, and Dominick C. Robinson, 19, of Bronson, each face 10 counts of misdemeanor criminal damage to property. Another co-defendant, Eric James, of Iola, also faces the exact same charges...

The streets of Sheldon will be rocking on Saturday, June 21, as the Sheldon Teen Center presents the Battle of the Bands. "This venue for local talent will most certainly bring in the first day of summer with a bang!" promoters said. Battling bands are to register beginning at noon, with the first group to take center stage in Sheldon's City Park beginning at 1 p.m. ...

Every year, on June 14, the people of America have looked up and recognized the symbol of a free country. Proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson, on May 30, 1916, Flag Day celebrates the birth of The Stars and Stripes known as the Flag Resolution of 1777...

Hi neighbors. Bushwhacker Days are here again! There's lots going on this year as usual. Nevada/Vernon County's annual celebration has something for every age and interest. If you like flea markets and unusual crafts, there are plenty of booths offering those things...

It has been said and is believed that good NCO's (Non-Commissioned Officers) are the backbone of any branch of the military service. Good NCO's lead by example and communicate and implement orders received from the officers to the enlisted personal. This was true in the Civil War and is true today in times of peace and war. The following after action reports describe the excellent combat leadership demonstrated by 1st Sergeant Robert W. Smith of Co. C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry...

Joyce E. Newcomb and Elmer C. Post were married on June 18, 1948, at Linwood Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., by Dr. Cassius E. Street. In honor of their 60th wedding anniversary, their family will host an open house on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home, 2223 StoneGate Dr., Nevada. All family and friends are welcome to come help them celebrate this momentous occasion...

Earl and Laurel White will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, June 25, 2008. Their kids will be hosting a dinner/reception, June 21, at Prescott Methodist Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, the couple is requesting no gifts...

Kirby Sparks, a former Nevada resident, and Diane Louise Hamil exchanged wedding vows in a candlelight ceremony on Dec. 29, 2007, at Dr. Martin Lutheran Church, in Muskegon, Mich. The Rev. Dennis Stroh officiated the ceremony. Dawn Snyder, sister, served as maid of honor. James Sparks, brother, served as best man. Ushers were brothers-in-law Jack Snyder and Carl Gold. Nancy Gibson provided the organ music; Joy Stanley was the singer...

Ronnie L Adair Jr. and Summer J. Schlup announce their plans to be married on June 12, 2008, at Sedalia, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Roy and Cathy Schlup of Schell City, Mo. Summer is a 1999 graduate of Northeast Vernon County, Walker, Mo., and is currently attending State Fair Community College...

Shirley Hayes and Frank Dachille were married on March 15, 2008, at the St. John Francis Regis Church, in Kansas City, Mo. The man of honor was the bride's brother, Kent Hayes. The best man was Dennis Sweeney. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hayes, Fort Scott...

Jessica Anne Stanfill and Todd Eric Foxx were married, May 10, 2008, at Carahills Estates in Eads, Tenn. Jessica is the daughter of Steve and Sherry Stanfill, Arlington, Tenn. Todd is the son of Bryan and Cindy Foxx, Fort Scott. Jessica wore a halter A-line gown which was beaded with pearl lace appliques and a satin skirt. ...

Larry and Sam DeLaney of Nevada, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Krissie DeLaney, to Josiah Cherry, Joplin, Mo., son of Wanda Cherry, Joplin, and Stan and Sharron Cherry, Carthage, Mo. Krissie is a 2001 graduate of Nevada High School. She graduated from Wentworth College, Missouri Southern State University, and is currently enrolled at Missouri State University. She is employed by the City of Joplin Municipal Court...

Kayla Burress and Brett Campbell announce their engagement. Burress is the daughter of Donnie and Donna Griffiths, of Bronson, Kan. Campbell is the son of Craig and Jane Campbell, Fort Scott and Lisa Barker, Nevada, Mo. The couple plan to wed on July 12, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, Fort Scott...

On May 16, Vanessa Langford achieved part of the goal she had set for herself. She won the Missouri Class 1 girls pole vault championship with a vault of 9 feet, 9 inches. She did not break the state Class 1 record of 10 feet, 3 inches. "She actually has been over 10 foot, 3 inches in practice," Warren Langford, her father and coach, said...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Jure Robic's lead in the Solo Male division of the Race Across America (RAAM) is so large that he was practically the entirety of Friday's action at the time station located at the junction of U.S. 54 and Old Highway 69. While Robic, who hails from Slovenia, was passing through Fort Scott at 10:45 Friday morning (and passed through Nevada about three hours later), he stopped for a hot chocolate, a front tire change and a discussion of the upcoming portion of the route from this time station to the next one at Collins, Mo.. ...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Chris Moddelmog, Fort Scott Community College's head baseball coach the past five season, has accepted the head coaching position at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. In the last three seasons, Moddelmog's Greyhound teams won 106 games and qualified the past two years for the final eight in the Region VI Playoffs, the first times Fort Scott has done so since the post-season switched to its current format three years ago. ...

The Two Man Scramble Golf Tournament was held at Frank E. Peters Golf Course, Thursday, June 12. The tournament consisted of the Senior Flight, open to participants age 50-64, which was divided into three groups, and the Super Senior Flight for participants age 65 and up, which was divided into two groups...

Although summer doesn't officially start until next week, hunting seasons will be opening in less than three months and at the last meeting of the Missouri Conservation Commission, the Commissioners approved hunting seasons for several species of game including migratory birds...