Stories from Monday, October 15, 2007

As ghosts, goblins and witches prepare to hit the streets in search of fun and treats, the National Fire Protection Association is urging caution in order for children and adults to be safe this Halloween. According to a recent report from NFPA, Halloween is the fifth highest day of the year for candle fires, falling in behind Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day and New Year's Eve...

Marie Mae Newcomb, age 86, former Bourbon County resident, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the St. Francis Care Home in Concord, California. She was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Moran, Kansas, the daughter of Dewey Queen and Bessie Riggs Queen. Marie married William Fletcher Newcomb on Jan. 11, 1941, in Nevada, Missouri. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2002...

STEUCK -- Dalley Marie Steuck, a girl, was born at 8:18 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Mercy Health Center to parents Brad and Denise Steuck, Hume, Mo. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. She joins two siblings; Kolby and Blake Steuck. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Barb Brooks, Hume, Mo. ...

The Uniontown Ruritan Club met at 7 p.m. Sept. 17. At the September meeting of the Uniontown Ruritan Club (being family night of the club), members Dale Jackson and Matt Noll, substituted for Ken Middleton, in making plans for the family night meeting. Brisket was prepared by Goldie Arndt, and salad and desserts were provided by wives of club members...

Having put together one of the finest seasons of any Cowley College pitcher, Lady Tiger sophomore Heather Davis showed she is no slouch in the classroom as she was recently named the school's October Student of the Month. The ever modest Davis did not think she would get much consideration for the award...

The Union Bend Birthday Club met Oct. 2 with Beverly Peel. Six members answered roll call and named their favorite color. Guests were James Center, Hannah Harris, and Beth Blubaugh and her son, Max. Beth also became a member of the club. June Hereford and Margie Stephan received birthday gifts. Marjorie Lewis, Sheila Blubaugh, Estalee Simpson and Kim Harris were remembered by their secret pal with Halloween gifts...

Students with the Pittsburg State University Theatre normally live immersed in homework and tests, but their upcoming show is sure to submerge both them and their audience in the delightful world of fantasy. The PSU Theatre will present Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," Thursday through Saturday, Oct. ...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) Travel to California for $25 by Santa Fe from Kansas City and all points in Kansas; also corresponding rates from other points. Daily through October 31. Chair cars and Pullman tourist sleepers. Stops at Williams for Grand Canyon; Ash Fork for Prescott and Phoenix; and at many other points. Harvey meals served...

Fort Scott High School FFA sponsor Kyle Parks and FFA members have been busy with fun activities and community involvement. According to the National FFA Web site, www.ffa.org, the organization strives to help students develop life skills. "The National FFA organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education," the Web site said...

The Marmaton Watershed District has received a state grant toward creating a program that focuses on improving water quality and evaluating all activities and projects within the watershed. The district recently received a $60,000 Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) grant that will fund the development phase of the program, a project that is formally sponsored by the Marmaton Watershed Joint District No. ...