Stories from Friday, June 1, 2007

A young player representing the Longhorns, a team in the Fort Scott Recreation Pee Wee Summer League, takes a swing at a pitch lobbed from the pitching machine as members of the Royals team play defense during a game Thursday evening at the Fisher Park south field. ...

The Bourbon County Attorney's Office has charged a Fort Scott man with selling cocaine, possessing drug paraphernalia and underage drinking. Donald C. Lakeman, 20, was charged Tuesday with one felony count of unlawful acts relating to the sale or distribution of cocaine, one count of misdemeanor possession of simulated controlled substances and drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor count of purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverage by a minor...

Southeast Kansas, Inc. (SEK, Inc.) will host a Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Chanute. The luncheon will be held in the Alliance Room at the Memorial Auditorium. Southeast Kansas, Inc. works with regional legislators on various issues that affect Southeast Kansas. ...

Jessica Lynn Handly. a girl, was born at 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, to parents Jerrod and Angela Handly, Prescott. She weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth. She joins siblings Garrett Handly, Caleb Patterson, Gabriel Handly, Cheyanne Handly and Zackery Handly. Maternal Grandparents are Ted and Debby Ingerson, Tonganoxie. Paternal Grandparents are Richard and Katherine Beal, Fort Scott, and Randall and Donna Handly, Anderson, Mo...

Marissa Gayle Decker, a girl, was born at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at Mercy Health Center to parents Philip and Karla Decker, Butler. She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Gale and Mavis Becker, Hume. Paternal grandparents are Leon and Sue Decker, Butler...

Violet Chapter met May 23 with Worthy Matron Karen Demm and Worthy Patron Raymond Flanner, presiding. Mrs. Demm welcomed everyone and read a poem "To Have a Friend." She gave special recognition to Chapter members Mary Beckford and Don Kelley, both Grand Representatives...

Those people who possess an eye for art should feel right at home during a special event next weekend in Fort Scott. For the first time ever, Scottish Rite Temple officials have planned a new fund raiser called "An Afternoon of Art," an event that will feature a large collection of affordable art, music, an art auction, and other activities. ...

With the June 5 special election to determine whether Fort Scott's sales tax will be increased to fund the proposed $6.5 million aquatic center just days away, Aquavision Committee co-convener Kale Nelson said there is still false information or "half-truths" spreading around town regarding the new swimming facility...

Hole-in-one shot Thursday afternoon Evan Heiser, 14, of Fort Scott carded a hole-in-one Thursday at Fort Scott Country Club. The feat was accomplished on the third hole with a 9-iron. Nolan Stark witnessed the event. Both he and Heiser are members of Fort Scott High School's golf team...

Tax increase not justified To the editor, It would be nice if some person or organization would construct an aquatic park for Fort Scott and its visitors. However, as others have pointed out, the project should meet the criteria related to construction costs with revenue projections adequate to repay a loan, cover the cost of operation and turn a profit; all from the planned user fees...

Violet Chapter met May 23 with Worthy Matron Karen Demm and Worthy Patron Raymond Flanner, presiding. Mrs. Demm welcomed everyone and read a poem "To Have a Friend." She gave special recognition to Chapter members Mary Beckford and Don Kelley, both Grand Representatives...

Tribune Staff Report Improving teacher working conditions will help students learn at all levels, according to a recent statewide survey results. The Kansas Teacher Working Conditions Survey collected data from approximately 22,000 teachers and administrators in almost 1,000 schools across the state. The survey reveals a connection between working conditions and student achievement...