Stories from Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Fort Scott police determined arson was not to blame for a fire that tore through a commercial building on Friday. Shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, Fort Scott firefighters responded to 1107 W. Sixth St. after a neighbor saw smoke rising from the roof and called for help. Firefighters arrived and got the fire under control in under an hour...

This fall, a group of Fort Scott Community College students will receive a little dose of military training and discipline into their weekly class schedules. About 17 students are enrolled in a new fall semester course at FSCC called Military Science 101; a freshman-level entrance class that is primarily designed for students who are interested in or who have questions about pursuing a career in the military, FSCC officials said. ...

By creating the Kansas Health Policy Authority, state legislators have taken the first step in refining the Kansas health care system, according to material provided by the KHPA. The KHPA, a new health care agency created on July 1, 2005 to "develop and maintain a coordinated health policy agenda to improve the health of all Kansans, has three main functions," the material explained...

The Southeast Kansas Humane Society issued a pet safety advisory on Monday urging pet owners to protect their companions during the projected heat wave. "Every summer, we hear about tragedies that could have been prevented," SEKHS Executive Director Karen Aquino said in a written statement from the agency. "People don't realize how quickly animals can succumb to high temperatures such as those predicted in our area the next few days."...

Nathanial Thomas (Nate) Wright, resident of rural Afton, Okla., died early Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident. He was 17. He was born Nov. 21, 1989, at Denison, Texas, to Joe Bob and Elizabeth Ann (Thomas) Wright. They moved to Afton in 1991, from Achille, Okla. ...

Lloyd Laverne "Jack" Bowman, 79, of Centerville, Kan., died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at the Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Kan. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Mound City, Kan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Jack Bowman Memorial. Interment will be in the Centerville Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffelshcneider.com...

STOLLE -- Isabella Ann Stolle, a girl, was born at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, on Monday at 9:42 a.m. to parents Joseph and Lorenza Stolle of La Cygne. She weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Sheryl Bushman of Fort Scott and Joseph DelPrincipe of Arlington, Texas. Paternal great grandmother is Alta Mae Weinrich of Troy, Mo...

Summer may be nearly over, but there still are plenty of fresh-from-the-garden vegetables to enjoy. The local farmers market was a busy place last week with a large group of vendors offering lots of fresh vegetables. One vegetable which always seems to be plentiful is summer squash. Even after the local growing season is over, some varieties of summer squash are available year-around at the supermarket...

The Devon Ruritan met for its monthly meeting Aug. 2 at the Devon Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Ruritan member, Beverley McBride as the president and vice-president were absent. The group sang America led by Bob Cleary. Prayer was given by Jim Thurston and a delicious meatball meal was served by the Devon UMW ladies. ...

Senior citizens and people with disabilities which prevent them from leaving their homes do not have to worry about eating lunch throughout the week. Meals on Wheels, a program started many years ago by Betty More and Sam Knots, provides noon-time meals for a suggested donation of $2 per meal...

It was a nice evening at Buck Run Community Center for our senior dance. Corey had the floor polished and the kitchen was clean and ready for food. Since there is no food delivered at Buck Run kitchen now it is easy to get ready for the food brought in by the dancers. There were 66 present again and all liked to dance. The band was ready to go at 6:30 p.m...

The Bourbon County Senior Citizen Center houses and operates a state funded commodity program for low income families. The non-perishable food is picked up once a month free of charge to low income families in need of help. The commodity program was operated by South East Kansas Community Action Program until they lost the funding to run the program. ...

This Friday night at the Pavilion, Chuck Cowan, a Rockabilly Hall of Famer, is scheduled to play at 8 p.m. Chuck plays like Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. His vocals are great and he does music that transcends continents. He a mix of many types of music. He has cut CDs and albums over his career. Performing with Sammie Davis Jr. and has played in, numerous movie scores. He has toured the East Coast, WEst Coast, Hawaii and Far East. He plays jazz, blues, gospel, country, Latin, Hawaiian and other...