Opinion

Bird migration in the Midwest (05/10/08)
Tuesday's Kansas City Star carried an intriguing article with the headline: "New Clues to Bird Migration Mystery." It now appears that birds have a molecule that can detect magnetic energy the way eyes detect light and ears detect sound. Scientists now believe that it helps explain how they migrate such long distances...

Happy Mother's Day! (05/10/08)
Hi neighbors. Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there! I thought today I'd offer some help for those of us who lack adequate words to tell our mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters, daughters and other women friends, just what their role as a mother means to us...

A Screw Loose Somewhere (05/09/08)
Humor was rare in the after action reports or letters of the Civil War or of any war for that matter because of the horrific nature of war itself. However, occasionally a little bit of humor work's it's way into a piece of correspondence and the title of this column is not a misstatement. ...

Letter to the Editor: Preserving History (05/09/08)
Maintaining American history To the Editor, Historic preservation is an issue that often gets overlooked until it is too late to do anything about it. As with natural preservation and conservation/environmental situations, once it is gone, it cannot be replaced...

Memories spring eternal ... (05/09/08)
100 YEARS AGO (1908) The Military Bridge, which was condemned by the board of county commissioners a little while ago, has never been closed. Placards have been posted at either end of the structure stating that the bridge is unfit for travel. Despite this, however, teamsters drive over it each day. ...

Union Bend birthday club (05/09/08)
Unionbend Birthday Club Unionbend Birthday Club met with Estalee Simpson on Tuesday, May 6. President Linda Center read "18 reasons I owe my mother". Roll call was answered by eight members reciting a "Quick Quip". Sheila Blubaugh and Kim Harris were winners in a game called "What's in your purse?"...

Evangelist Norman Moore coming to Fort Scott (05/09/08)
Tribune Staff Report _ Evangelist Norman Moore will hold revival services for four days next week at the First Church of the Nazarene, 801 E. Third St. The services will start at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday, May 11, and 7 p.m., from Monday to Wednesday...

Memories spring eternal ... (05/08/08)
100 YEARS AGO (1908) Ever hear Hank Rice tell about the Herculean strength of his only son, Russell? Well, you probably never will -- not that he is proud of the boy, but the facet is there is quite a joke in connection with Hank finding it out, wherein the sire was very much the victim. It happened some time ago when Russell was fresh from School. Russell is quite an athlete and while at school he was on the field a good deal, so when he arrived home he was right in trim...

Fort Scott Daughters of the Nile installs new officers (05/08/08)
The Fort Scott chapter of the Daughters of the Nile, Azrim Temple No. 81 welcomed Queen Sheri Smith to their annual dinner held in the First Presbyterian Church and catered by Kathy Reed, Monday, April 28. Accompanying Queen Sheri were Princess Royal, Dee Zortz and Princess Badoura, Desiree Kepley...

How to take care of houseplants in the summer (05/08/08)
By Delta George K-State Research and Extension Bourbon County Extension Agent Agriculture and 4-H Houseplants, just like people, enjoy a vacation to the outdoors during the summer. Many times they need this time to recover from the low light levels they received during the winter months...

Memories spring eternal ... (05/07/08)
100 YEARS AGO (1908) The most important meeting of the school board held this year was conducted in Supt. Bowen's office last evening when teachers for next year were employed. There will be few changes in the teaching corps next year. Principal's and their salaries include J.B. Stokesberry, $1,500; John Hughes, $870; Gabriella M. Pratt, $675; Isa Green, $675; Lucy Ware, $675; Mary D. Stevens, $675; Grace Redfield, $675; E.J. Hawkins, $675...

Letter to the Editor: Pet Problems (05/07/08)
Pet problems To the Editor, Animal Control was called recently to my neighborhood. While there, my dog, Rollo, was noticed in a large dog pen in my backyard bothering no one. He is part Staffordshire Terrier, which many people confuse with pit bulls. Helen Keller owned a Staffordshire, to give you an idea how vicious they can be. All Pit-type dogs used to be accepted until bad people started exploiting them for personal gain. The Our Gang kids had a pit-type dog as well...

Senior dance brings new guests (05/07/08)
We had another good attendance at the senior dance at Buck Run Community Center Monday night. The band was in good shape, however, our horn player, Clarence Nation, says he is having more trouble getting around each day and that his legs just won't work anymore. He does very well getting in and out of his car and coming in on his cart. He uses a cane and also a chair on the stage to get to his place. He does a good job playing and has a book full of songs to play...

Arcadia JOY sunday school celebrates 52 years (05/07/08)
Christie and Wayne Parrish with Jenny and Ryan Dugan recently took a trip to Las Vegas in celebration of the Dugan's first wedding anniversary. While there, they visited many sights of interest including the Cirque Du Soleil to see "LOVE". They enjoyed dinner with Ryan's sister who lives in Las Vegas...

Use economic stimulus payment to improve finances (05/07/08)
Many people are anxiously waiting for their economic stimulus payment. More than 130 million households will begin receiving their payments this month. The amount people will receive depends on the information contained in their tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a plan to issue the payments based on the last two digits of Social Security numbers. ...

Letter to the Editor: Collector Frustrations (05/06/08)
Collector frustrations To the Editor, I am unemployed, I have been looking for employment, but, nothing is on the horizon. Right this moment I have exactly $7.53 in my bank account, I mean that is ALL the money I have. A computer financial office keeps calling me, almost everyday, over the weekend; three times so far this morning. ...

Memories spring eternal ... (05/06/08)
100 YEARS AGO (1908) Willie Hunnicut, a four year old boy whose mother takes care of the rooms in the Hale house, is perhaps the youngest chauffeur in the United States. The boy's undertaking of the various parts of an automobile is simply marvelous. ...

Boarding house for G.I.'s served hot, homemade food (05/06/08)
I was 14 years old when World War 2 ended, we were living in Fort Scott and that fall I began my freshman year. Many of the returning veterans were going to school on the G.I. bill. Our high school and junior college (combined) was about two blocks from our house. ...

Bronson Ruritan meeting (05/06/08)
Bronson Ruritan meeting The Bronson Ruritan club met April 28 at the Methodist Annex for their regular meeting with fourteen members and four guests. Pres. David Wilikins called the meeting to order with Julia Ann Rhoton leading the song "America" and Geri Reeder giving the prayer. ...