Stories from Saturday, April 12, 2008

Hannah Pearl Brown McMillen, age 101, former resident of Fort Scott, died late Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Country View Nursing Home, in Prescott, Kan. She was born April 10, 2007, in Union Town, Kan., the daughter of Thomas Jackson Ballah and Laura Loretta Bailey Ballah. ...

Calvin Custer Thomas, age 84, resident of rural Fort Scott, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Canadian County, Okla., the son of Lloyd Thomas and Sibyl Roush Thomas. Calvin married Virginia M. Maxon, on Aug. 22, 1986, in Reno, Nev. ...

Hi neighbors. A call has gone out from the Bushwhacker Museum that they need volunteer docents for this season, which starts May first. If you want to be a docent but don't want to tackle it alone, ask a friend to volunteer with you. As your fellow docent, your friend can work the same days and hours you do...

The following after action report describes a successful surprise attack before dawn by Confederate guerrillas in southeast Missouri that is a typical example of a vicious, brutal and nasty engagements that occurred throughout the entire state. At first it appears to be a Confederate victory, but the guerrillas chose to disappear in the brush to fight another day as the Union blue bellies successfully defended their camp. ...

When I was growing up and we saw someone who appeared to be uncoordinated or awkward, we often joked and said, "They can't walk and chew bubble gum at the same time!" Now days it appears that we have evolved and one of the buzz words that is frequently heard is that people are "multitasking." I guess this is supposed to mean that we can talk on the phone and drive the car and thus be more productive...

A local group with national and even international reachings has set out to destroy stereotypes and misconceptions by utilizing their intimidating and gruff appearances in a very positive way. Bikers Against Child Abuse refers to itself as a body of bikers who promote the protection and empowerment of abused children...

FORT SCOTT -- Fort Scott Community College President Clayton Tatro plans to speak to the USD 235 Board of Education on Monday about a construction trades program that FSCC plans to start up this fall. Tatro, who is helping to promote FSCC during National Community College Month, visited with the Bourbon County Commission on Friday and plans to speak to the USD 234 Board of Education on Monday, as well...

FORT SCOTT -- The Fort Scott City Commission will discuss a proposal from the Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union to purchase a portion of land the city owns so it can remodel a building. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday inside the Commission Room in City Hall, 1 E. Third St...

FORT SCOTT -- Former U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, Topeka, said that economics is the number one issue affecting residents in the 2nd Kansas Congressional District. Ryun, a Republican who hopes to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, visited The Fort Scott Tribune Tuesday as part of a Kansas Values Tour in which he is taking part. During his visit, Ryun spoke about several issues that affect area residents. Ryun served five terms in Congress, representing the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas...

Unfortunately, recent flooding may have left behind animal carcasses. These carcasses should be properly disposed of to prevent the spread of disease. Animal producers affected by the recent floods should assess the impact of the disaster on their animals and their property. ...

By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- It was cool on the tennis courts in Fort Scott Friday but Fort Scott's junior varsity was fairly hot in a 6-3 dual win over Chanute. These matches had originally been scheduled for Monday but rain that day forced postponement until Friday...

Herald-Tribune PARSONS, Kan. -- Fort Scott High School's tennis team had to deal with high winds at a five-team tournament here Thursday afternoon. But considering all the other activities that had been rained out earlier in the week -- somehow, the tennis program got by with just one postponement of a JV match -- head coach Lynn Barr said that dealing with the weather was tough, but not impossible, to work with...

As you read this fine piece of literary commentary, reporters Michael Glover, Jason Silvers and I are at least halfway to Kansas City, Mo., to brave harsh elements and a throng of people who will no doubt be crushing through the gates at Kauffman Stadium hours before the first pitch tonight...

Only events in which Fort Scott athletes medaled are shown. The winner of each event is listed, regardless of school. If a Fort Scott athlete won the event, the runner-up is shown, regardless of school, for comparison. GIRLS Team scores 1. Independence (IN) 124, 2. Fort Scott (FS) 118, 3. Neodesha 65, 4. Fredonia (FR) 60, 5. Labette County (LC) 50, 6. Coffeyville (CF) 49, 7. Arkansas City 46, 8. Parsons (PA) 39, 9. Winfield (W) 25. Event results 100-meter dash: 1. Cavin, FS, 13.53; 2. Cares, PA, 13.66. 200-meter dash: 1. Taylor, IN, 27.26; 4. Cavin, FS, 28.34; 6. Rienbolt, FS, 28.44. 400-meter dash: 1. Lason, CF, 64.62; 2. Rienbolt, FS, 67.11. 1,600-meter run: 1. McGrath, IN, 5:45.08; 4. Sercer, FS, 6:04.33. 3,200-meter run: 1. Strafford, IN, 13:05.28; 4. D.Jones, FS, 14:32.43. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Cares, PA, 16.32; 2. Bingesser, FS, 18.20. 300-meter hurdles: 1. Cares, PA, 51.50; 2. Bingesser, FS, 53.87. 4x100-meter relay: 1. Coffeyville, 53.03; 3. Fort Scott, 54.66. 4x400-meter relay: 1. Independence, 4:37.03; 3. Fort Scott, 4:58.24. High jump: 1. Peppers, W, 4' 8"; 3. Sharp, FS, 4' 6"; 5. Hyer, FS, 4' 6". Long jump: 1. Wilson, IN, 15' 1"; 2. Cavin, FS, 14' 11". Triple jump: 1. Peppers, W, 30' 5"; 4. Sharp, FS, 29' 11 1/2". Pole vault: 1. Marchant, IN, 8' 3"; 4. Parsons, FS, 7' 0". Discus: 1. Bradley, FS, 102' 4"; 2. Hope, LC, 81' 8". Javelin: 1. Gladbach, FS, 110' 9 1/2: 2. Brown, FR, 91' 8". Shot put: 1. Meech, FS, 31' 1 3/4"; 2. Hope, LC, 29' 0"; 5. Ogran, 27' 9 3/4". BOYS Team scores 1. Labette County 108, 2. Fort Scott (FS) 102, 3. Coffeyville (CF) 94, 4. Fredonia (FR) 84, 5. Independence (IN) 75, 6. Neodesha 43, 7. Arkansas City 36, 8. Parsons (PA) 34, 9. Winfield 21. Event results 100-meter dash: 1. Cares, PA, 10.67; 6. Halsey, FS, 11.75; 7. Stoughton, FS, 11.76. 200-meter dash: 1. Cares, PA, 23.98; 4. Boyd, FS, 23.99; 7. Halsey, FS, 24.07. 4x100-meter relay: 1. Coffeyville, 44.62; 2. Fort Scott, 45.38. 4x400-meter relay: 1. Coffeyville, 3:36.91; 5. Fort Scott, 3:55.50. High jump: 1. Barner, FS, 6' 0"; 2. Boyd, FS, 6' 0"; 3. Clements, FS, 6' 0". Long jump: 1. Boyd, FS, 20' 4"; 2. Cadle, IN, 20' 1"; 4. Archie, FS, 19' 5 21/2"; 6. Clements, FS, 18' 5 1/2". Triple jump: 1. Barner, FS, 40' 1/2"; 2. Clements, FS, 39 9 1/2". Discus: 1. Thompkins, CF, 133' 5"; 3. Lawrence, FS, 127' 10". Javelin: 1. Judy, FS, 150' 11 1/2"; 2. Baker, FR, 143' 6 1/2"; 4. Barner, FS, 142' 11 1/2". Shot put: 1. Speicher, IN, 46' 5"; 5. Lawrence, FS, 42' 2 1/2"; 6. Barner, FS, 39' 9".

Herald Tribune Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course will be closed Wednesday, April 16m to allow maintenance to top dress greens. The pro shop and driving range will remain open. Also, the Frank E Peters senior men's league will start at 9 a.m.m Tuesday, April 15. The format will be individual play and the league is open to all golfers ages 50 and older. Questions can be directed to the pro shop at (417)448-2750...