Stories from Thursday, May 31, 2007

Beverly Davis and Lynda Foster drove to Scott City on May 20 to visit Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Davis and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Davis and girls for a few days. While there, they attended Christopher Davis' eighth grade graduation. They also attended the boat races that Mark Davis and little daughter Macy participated in. The fathers and daughters have to construct their own boat for the event...

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PITTSBURG -- Rebecca Reedy, a long-time supporter of the Crisis Resource Center, 669 South U.S. Highway 69, will step into the leadership role for the organization on June 4. Reedy will replace Shelley Phillips-Corley, who recently left the CRC to pursue a new career path...

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Kansas recently announced a reorganization plan that includes the consolidation of several offices around the state. In a similar effort, the Kansas Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) has recently announced a reorganization plan...

Many shade trees and woody ornamentals are affected each year by a large variety of insects. One of the most widely recognized species is the bagworm. The hatching will peak during the first two weeks of June, and typically lasts four to six weeks. An open ended, silk lined bag is formed around the newly hatched larvae as protection. They move slowly in search for food, and as they grow the bag expands and becomes decorated with leave bits...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) Dr. Miller, of Uniontown, who purchased the Hellman property at Eddy and Third Street, was here on business today. Dr. Miller will remodel the property and will make it his home before school commences. He will engage in the practice of medicine in Fort Scott. He has lived in this county a great number of years...

The Redfield Community Ruritan Club met May 10 at the Redfield United Methodist Church. Freida Mackey was in charge of the meal before the business meeting. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given and approved. A discussion was held as to whether or not to host the Cabinet Meeting in December. No decision was reached at ths time...

Every year, about 30 children die of heatstroke after being left in parked cars. Even when the outside temperature is only 80 degrees, the temperature inside a car receiving direct sunlight can reach 110 degrees after five minutes. Cracking the windows does not prevent the temperature in the vehicle from reaching a dangerously high level. ...

A Fort Scott man was charged on Wednesday with numerous counts for reckless driving and drug charges stemming from a police chase last week that ended in the Marmaton River. Quintin D. Grant, 23, was charged with one count of unlawful acts relating to the sale of cocaine, a severity level three felony, and one count each of possession of marijuana and Alprazolam, a short-acting drug used to treat anxiety disorders. ...

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in Kansas. June is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and men should become aware of the risks and become informed on the effectiveness of screening...

Members of the Fort Scott Hurricanes swim team jump into the cool water for a practice Thursday morning at the Fort Scott Municipal Pool, which opened to the general public on Monday. The swim team practices for about two months to prepare for their season, which typically consists of about six or seven meets at Fort Scott and surrounding areas. The pool is currently undergoing routine spring repairs. (Tribune photo/Jason E. Silvers)...