Fort Scott, Kansas · Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Winter Royalty (02/09/10)
Legislature's revenue plans not sitting well with business owners (02/09/10)
Sen. Marshall concerned tax may send SEK dollars into Mo.
FSHS forensors start season late, earn 24 medals (02/09/10)
After being snowed out the first week of its season, the Fort Scott High School forensics team headed out in three directions during the season's second week. At the conclusion of the week, the squad had three top-four finishes and 24 medalists. FSHS earned its first sweeps title at Iola on the strength of 12 finalists. ...
Red Cross receives help from community (02/09/10)
As the Haitian people continue to recover the damage cause by the Jan. 12 earthquake, many local citizens are doing their part to help. According to Bourbon County Chapter of the American Red Cross Executive Director Whendi Martin, residents in the Fort Scott area as well as surrounding communities have donated nearly $4,000 through the American Red Cross...
Bourbon County 4-H Club Day held Feb. 6 results (02/09/10)
Bourbon County 4-H Club Day was held Feb. 6 at the Uniontown High School. VOCAL SOLO: (Junior Division) Purple: Dacey Simpson, Pawnee 4-H Club; Katie Brown, Pawnee 4-H Club; Blue: Gavin Fry, Hiattville 4-H Club; Julia Kerr, Northeast Scott 4-H Club; Mary Kerr, Northeast Scott 4-H Club. (Senior Division) Purple: Taylor Bailey, Pawnee 4-H Club; Hannah Fry, Hiattville 4-H Club; Blue: Mary Fischer, Goodluck 4-H Club...
Lady Landlord meeting Feb. 17 (02/09/10)
Fertilization rates, weed control, government programs and estate planning will be discussed at a lady landlord meeting scheduled for Feb. 17. This multi-county event is sponsored by Allen, Bourbon, and Neosho County Kansas State Research and Extension Offices and will be held at the Bronson Community Building in Bronson. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the program commencing at 10 a.m...
Fort Scott Community College fall honor roll (02/09/10)
Fort Scott Community College has announced its fall honor roll students. The following area students compiled a grade point average of at least 3.5. They are listed in alphabetical order by hometown. Bronson Garret Ericson Fort Scott Alyssa Arnold, Judith Augustine, Adrienne Bahr, Randy Ballweber, Starlene Bowden, Shelby Brennon, Crystal Brown, Cynthia Buntain, Jamie Collins, Tabetha Colvin, Jayci Cosens, Keifer Cruse, Joseph Dancy, Keith Demm, Andrew Doherty, Todd Ehrlich, Danielle Fischer, Andrew Gant, Brian Gorman, Daniel Halsey, Nick Hansen, Tori Herman, Kaleigh Hill, Jeffrey Johnson, Christopher Lamb, Crystal Lamb, Johnathan Leek, Skyler Lowery, Heath Lucas, Bradley Matkin, Steve Mazur, Elizabeth Meech, Mary Mumbower, Shelby Nafzger, Denise Needham, Kennda Phillips, Samantha Pritchett, Dylan Renfro, Emily Rhodes, Joshua Selbe, James Sellers, Michael Shaw, Ariel Simpson, Nathaniel Spurgeon, Kathryn Stell, Brenden Stinebaugh, Mitchell Stoughten, Cody Tinsley, Aaron Tucker, Jason Van Patten, Tiffany Webb, Shane Willey, Niki Farris, and Linda Bellmyer.. ...
Goin' nuts (02/06/10)
Man who allegedly instigated home invasion, kidnapping faces charges (02/06/10)
On Thursday, Feb. 4, Roy Allen Slates, 55, of Nevada, turned himself in to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office in response to two felony complaints filed in the Circuit Court of Vernon County relating to the Nov. 9, 2009, home invasion in northern Vernon County and the Jan. 8, 2010, kidnapping of a New Jersey man...
Dance company to perform in Fort Scott on Feb. 18 (02/06/10)
FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Tickets are going fast for a performance by a well-known dance company later this month at Fort Scott Community College. Organizers of the performance by the Alvin Ailey II Dance Company, which is set to take place at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the FSCC Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St., said tickets for the event have been a hot item since going on sale just a few weeks ago...
Clow to spend a year in Germany as part of Rotary exchange program (02/06/10)
Six months after her first inquiry about the Rotary International Youth Exchange, Kelly Clow received confirmation that she will be going to Germany to live for the coming school year. Clow's interest in foreign study began while in St. Louis on vacation during the summer, Clow read a book about a woman and her daughter who had both experienced exchange programs and had recommended the Rotary exchange as a worthwhile and meaningful program...
Garland Rural Fire Department gets grant (02/06/10)
GARLAND, Kan. -- The Garland Rural Fire Department District No. 2 is proud and happy to announce that they have been awarded a grant in the amount of $219,450 for the purchase of a new vehicle. United States Senators Sam Brownback, R-Kan., and Pat Roberts, R-Kan., informed the department last week of the funds they would be receiving as part of a $1.24 million effort through the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the U.S. ...
Armory could solve FSPD space issue (02/05/10)
The Fort Scott Police Department publicly announced Thursday it's interested in moving into the Kansas National Guard Armory. According to Fort Scott Chief of Police Ron Puterbaugh, the Kansas National Guard Armory, which now sits vacant at 2301 S. Horton St., is a natural fit for the Fort Scott Police Department...
Miller turns himself in (02/05/10)
According to the Neosho County Sheriff's Office, Daniel Miller turned himself in about 2 p.m. Thursday. Miller, 22, of Fort Scott, was charged with one count of conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and one count of the use of a communication facility to facilitate the manufacture of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $50,000...
Chamber gathering (02/05/10)
FSCC forensics enjoying success (02/05/10)
The Fort Scott Community College forensics team is enjoying success near the end of its season. "I'm really proud of the team this far," coach Nathan Magee said. "Four of the five are freshmen and they're all learning and working hard." The four freshmen members -- Brittney Doherty, Jo Reichard, Keifer Cruse and Kurtis Bryan -- traveled to St. ...
Animal rescue experts planning workshop later this month (02/05/10)
Experts in animal rescue and response are planning a workshop on the topics to take place later this month. The workshop, titled "First Response for Animals," is scheduled to take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Frontenac Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 100 S. Cherokee, Frontenac. The event is designed to inform people of the proper approach to an animal that may be in a situation where it is unable to care for itself. Speakers will provide information about domestic animals and wildlife...
ONLINE FIRST: Miller turns himself in (02/04/10)
According to the Neosho County Sheriff's Office, Daniel Miller turned himself in about 2 p.m. Thursday. Miller, 22, of Fort Scott, was charged with one count of conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and one count of the use of a communication facility to facilitate the manufacture of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $50,000...
AG Six announces meth charges (02/04/10)
20 accused; 17 arrests made in 7 area towns
By the dawn's greyish light (02/04/10)
USD 234 holds monthly meeting (02/04/10)
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met Monday for their regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the Fort Scott Chapter of the Kansas National Education Association negotiations team made a short presentation to the board, which also acknowledged the receipt of negotiations lists from the board and FS-KNEA for the 2010-11 school year...
Uniontown third quarter honor roll lists (02/04/10)
Uniontown Junior High School Third Quarter Honor Roll All A's Hannah Fry, Kylie Gier, Sloane Gregory, Benjamin Labbe, Michaela Nietfeld, Aleah Sutterby, Amber Bartlett, Chase Gleason, Torrie Hathaway, Jordan Mason, Morgan Needham, Isaac Sympson. Uniontown...
Ted's Band from Scrubs to perform (02/04/10)
One of television's most popular a cappella quartets will take the stage this weekend through the Pittsburg State University Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS). The Blanks, also known as "Ted's Band" from the television show "Scrubs," will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium...
Walk Kansas program encourages healthy lifestyle habits (02/04/10)
The Walk Kansas program will be starting in a few weeks, which means spring must be just around the corner! In the meantime, winter weather has made it difficult to be outside for the physical activity we all need. Hectic schedules also make it hard to find time to get those recommended 30 minutes a day of activity...
Cost-share sign-up available through March 31 (02/04/10)
The Bourbon County Conservation District administers a state cost share program designed to conserve soil, and protect water resources. The district is conducting a sign-up for cost share funds beginning Feb. 1, 2010 continuing through March 31, 2010. These funds will be available for use after July 1, 2010...