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Regina Clara "Jean" Johnson
(Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Regina Clara "Jean" Johnson, 78, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the home of her niece, Kimberly Berry, after a battle with cancer. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Bykota Southern Baptist Church, Pleasanton, Kan. Friends may call from 10 until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bykota Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery...
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Peggy Woodall
(Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Peggy Woodall, 80, of Rich Hill, Mo., died at her home on Aug. 29, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Heuser Funeral Home with burial in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice or Double Branch Christian Church in care of Heuser Funeral Home...
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Harold Earl Brown
(Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Harold Earl Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. A funeral service will be held at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 a.m. He was born May 2, 1925, in Redfield, Kan., to George Washington Brown and Delta Mae (Wells) Brown. ...
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Dianna Rose Duncan
(Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Dianna Rose Duncan, 72, Nevada, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, following an illness of several weeks. She was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Mt. Carmel, Ill., to Elmer Bybee and Ruby Pearlin Miskel Bybee. Dianna came to Nevada in 1959 and lived most of the remainder of her life here. ...
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Margaret Louise Thompson (Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Margaret Louise Thompson, 84, a resident of Fort Scott, died early Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the Medicalodges of Fort Scott. She was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Visalia, Calif., the daughter of Jess Thompson and Annabelle McNeil Thompson. For many years, Margie helped her parents on the family farm. She later moved to the Tri-Valley group home and later moved to Medicalodges. She enjoyed doing household chores and working in the garden. She also enjoyed crafts... -
Ruth M. "Peaches" Webb
(Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Ruth M. "Peaches" Webb, 96, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Nevada, with her family present. She was born June 29, 1916, in Kansas City, Mo., to Charles Albert Mundell and Annabelle Foster Mundell. She married Elford William "E.W." Webb on June 20, 1937, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on July 19, 2009...
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Virginia Sue Wilson (Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Virginia Sue Hardin Wilson was born July 18, 1925, to Glenn and Claribel Hardin in Nevada, Mo. Following World War II, she married Neil Gregg Wilson, in Nevada, on June 16, 1946, and relocated to Houston, Texas, in 1950. Sue was a member of Memorial Women's Club and Memorial Methodist Church in Houston. ... -
Landan Mark Bland (Obituary ~ 09/01/12)
Landan Mark Bland, 3, received his angel wings Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, after a brave battle with brain cancer. He passed away in his home surrounded by close friends and family. Landan was born in Springfield, Mo., Oct. 17, 2008, to Ed and Carrie (Havens) Bland, whose lives he filled with love and Legos. ... -
Many September activities planned to mark National Senior Center Month (Local News ~ 09/01/12)
The month of September has been designated as National Senior Center Month and there will be "lots going on" at the Vernon County Senior Center to keep seniors busy and the community involved, center coordinator Angie Daniels said. The theme of this year's celebration is "It Happens at My Senior Center" and it is designed to encourage the community to take a more active role in the senior center and to promote the idea that seniors can be more active in their lives and at local centers... -
Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to Fort Scott, Kan.; Cooking Demonstrations by Taste of Home Staff and Local Vendor Booths Provide Fun and Excitement
(Local News ~ 09/01/12)
FORT SCOTT, Kan., Sept. 13, 2012 -- The famed Taste of Home Cooking School, attended by nearly 5 million people over the last 20 years, is coming to your town! So grab your spatula, as well as family, friends and neighbors, and join us for a fun-filled cooking experience on Sept. 13 at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at 6:30 p.m...
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Public hearing on KCP&L rate case slated Sept. 6 in Nevada
(Local News ~ 09/01/12)
Local residents will have the opportunity to comment on a proposed Kansas City Power & Light rate increase at a Missouri Public Service Commission public hearing in Nevada on Sept. 6, relating to electric rate cases filed by Kansas City Power & Light Company and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co...
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Rainfall welcome, but won't be a 'drought-buster'
(Local News ~ 09/01/12)
The remnants of Hurricane Isaac may have given a boost to vegetation in the Fort Scott-Nevada area, but a lot more moisture will be needed to bust the drought, National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Griffin said Friday. Although it rained most of the day Friday, just below an inch fell in Fort Scott and it was about the same in Nevada, Griffin said from the NWS in Springfield, Mo...
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Pike plans agenda for state House (Local News ~ 09/01/12)
By James R. Campbell Herald-Tribune There are a lot of land mines a freshman state representative can trip over, but Rep.-elect Randy Pike is counting on the advice of veteran Missouri legislators to avoid them. With Rep. Tim Jones, R-Eureka, having been elected speaker of the House by the Republican Majority Caucus, Pike said he will seek Jones' assignments to the Agricultural Policy, Economic Development and Education committees... -
Officials approve hiring new corrections officer
(Local News ~ 09/01/12)
In an otherwise quiet Bourbon County Commission meeting on Friday morning, commissioners Harold Coleman and Jingles Endicott approved a motion to hire an additional corrections officer for the Southeast Kansas Regional Correctional Center. Commissioner Allen Warren was on vacation...
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Rain-slick roads lead to accidents (Local News ~ 09/01/12)
Slick roads due to constant rain led to several accidents worked by authorities throughout Fort Scott Friday. Kansas Highway Patrol Master Trooper Jeff Scott said he worked the scene of a two-vehicle non-injury crash shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Third Street and U.S. Highway 69, and a one-vehicle non-injury incident a couple of hours later involving a car that slid off U.S. 69 north of town and struck a fence... -
How to get the job done
(Column ~ 09/01/12)
Hi neighbors. It's another hot day in the neighborhood and like the weather the race for various offices is heating up. Have you ever considered running for any office? I cannot imagine why anyone would want to go through all the rigmarole just to get a job...
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The armadillo -- part 2
(Column ~ 09/01/12)
For over three weeks a resident armadillo has wreaked havoc with plants around the house. After the rain we received last week, he decided the yard was now soft enough and began aerating the lawn in his search for grubs. The twenty plus dollar bag of grub killer that I spread on the yard and on the plants did not work...
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Missouri voters spoke -- Republicans lose
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/01/12)
Missouri voters spoke -- Republicans lose Dear Editor, Counting myself, there have been three generations of my family that have lived in Nevada and Vernon County. Granted, the oldest generation was originally immigrants from Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky; one of the older ones left Patrick County, Va. ...
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Andrew Leavell - Kayla Dade (Engagement ~ 09/01/12)
Monty and Kathy Dade of Golden City, Mo., and Donald Leavell of Sheldon announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Kayla Dade and Andrew Leavell. Kayla is the granddaughter of the late Jack and Lois Dade. Andrew is the grandson of the late Shirley Leavell... -
Kayla Marie Hamel - Andrew Johnson
(Engagement ~ 09/01/12)
Andrew Johnson and Kayla Marie Hamel announce their engagement. Kayla is the niece/daughter of Trish Hamel and Tim Hamel, both of Carthage, N.Y., and daughter of Angela Barton, Ashville, N.C., and Hogie Henderson of DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Andrew is the grandson/son of Donna Johnson of Pleasanton, Kan., and son of Tonia Baty, Fredericktown, Mo., and Paul Johnson, Fort Scott, Kan...
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Spec. Heldenbrand completes basic training
(Military News ~ 09/01/12)
Special to the Herald-Tribune Army Spec. Mallery R. Heldenbrand has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.. ...
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Fort Scott football rolls over Parsons, 65-7 (High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT -- Fort Scott High School's offense produced 404 total yards in a 65-7 rout of Southeast Kansas League rival Parsons in both teams' season opener at Frary Field Friday night. Fort Scott senior Marques Floyd scored on a 71-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and finished with 138 yards on just five carries with two additional first-half scores... -
Hendren, Bartlett win Bradham Awards (High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
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Lady Tigers volleyball defeats Harrisonville in home opener (High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
Herald-Tribune NEVADA -- The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 Thursday with a victory over the Lady Wildcats of Harrisonville at Nevada Middle School. Regan Kannady and Sharla Quick each had five kills on the night and the Lady Tigers took the match in two sets, by the final scores of 25-19 and 25-15. Quick led the Lady Tigers in digs on the night and served three aces, while Morgan McNeley recorded 13 assists and Rilie Good had four blocks... -
Nevada softball defeats Lamar at home
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
Herald-Tribune NEVADA -- The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity softball team improved its record to 6-3 on the year when they defeatted the Lamar Lady Tigers Thursday at Bushwhacker Field. Senior Christian Novak posted another stellar performance for the Lady Tigers as she allowed just two runs -- none earned -- on four hits with eight strikeouts over seven innings in a 6-2 Lady Tigers victory. ...
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Rienbolt third at cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
Herald-Tribune ALTAMONT, Kan. -- Fort Scott High School junior Katren Rienbolt finished in third place at the season-opening Labette County Cross Country Invitational Thursday. In a race that finished two of the top 20 finishers at last year's Kansas State Meet, Labette County's Michaela Ozier finished in first place with a time of 17 minutes, 20.26 seconds over 3,200 meters. Rienbolt finished third in 18:15.28 with Baxter Springs' Paige White finishing in between in 17:51.25...
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Drought and high temperatures take a toll on area wildlife
(Outdoors ~ 09/01/12)
The ongoing drought has affected wildlife, fish and trees across Missouri and although some rain and cooler temperatures have given a little help, the extreme heat and lack of moisture are causing problems. Josh Cussimanio, area manager at the Schell-Osage Wildlife area near Nevada, said, "There will be no teal season here this year. ...
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Fort Scott tennis wins Labette County tourney
(High School Sports ~ 09/01/12)
Herald-Tribune PARSONS, Kan. -- Fort Scott High School's tennis team claimed the team title at the Labette County High School tournament Thursday as Tiger entries won two of the four divisions and finished second in another. Fort Scott scored 12 team points to 11 for Pittsburg in the five-team affair. Chanute finished with 10 points, LCHS six and Coffeyville one...
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Uniontown cross country opens season
(Local News ~ 09/01/12)
Herald-Tribune BURLINGTON, Kan. -- Uniontown High School opened its cross country season Thursday, taking part in the Burlington Invitational. Three runners participated for the Eagles. Junior Kelli Wilkinson finished in 16th place in the 4-kilometer girls' varsity race with a time of 19 minutes, 11 seconds. Sophomore Jonathan Wheeler placed 31st in the 5K boys' varsity run in 22:38. And Rachel Demoss, a first-year sophomore, finished fifth in the 3,200-meter girls' junior varsity race in 14:39...
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