Stories from Wednesday, October 24, 2007

A chili benefit dinner for a Fort Scott Police Officer’s family will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave. Tickets for the dinner cost $5, with children age 5 or under free. Tickets can be purchased at Country Cupboard,12 N. Main St., or First Assembly of God,124 E. National Ave. Also, tickets can be purchased through Cpl. Mike Trim, who is coordinating the event, by calling (620) 215-5288. Also, tickets can be purchased at the door...

The Kansas Highway Patrol is advising all motorists to be cautious of deer activity on and around Kansas roadways this fall. Because deer-breeding season generally runs from October into December, law enforcement officers routinely investigate a large number of deer-related vehicle crashes this time of year, a KHP statement said...

Two years ago, when Larry and Joyce Davenport purchased a dirt bike for their son Craig, they had no idea how it would change Craig’s life for the better. Craig is not only excited about his sport of choice, motocross, he is also excited about the spiritual growth it has helped to bring into his life. According to his dad Larry, Craig’s participation in motocross has greatly enhanced his faith in God...

Robert L. Ely, 89, of Mound City, Kansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 22, 2007. Memorial funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday October 29, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Mound City, Kansas. Inurnment will be at 1:30 PM Monday October 29, 2007 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. ...

THURSTON -- Candy, Bobby, and Tyler Thurston, of Richards, would like to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Kelsi Brooke Thurston. Kelsi was born on Oct. 10, at 1:55 p.m., at Menorah Hospital, in Overland Park, Kan. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 18 inches...

WEST -- Lathe Steven West, a boy, was born at 3:33 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at Mercy Health Center to parents Megan Green and Luke West, Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Darrell and Linda Green, La Plata, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Brent and Elizabeth West, Bartlesville, Okla...

The Kan-Mo Jolly Circle met Oct. 18 with Ruby Kennedy. Pres. Hazel Gulliford conducted the meeting. All repeated the pledge to the flag followed by the clubs theme song, “The More We Get Together.” Nine members answered roll with a show and tell item. ...

Tom and Jan Byler, Fort Scott, and Jay and Julie Leek, also of Fort Scott, proudly announce the approaching marriage of their children; Kimberly Sue Byler and Jared Eugene Leek. The couple plan to start their lives together in November 2007. The prospective bride is a 2005 graduate of the Christian Learning Center in Fort Scott. She is continuing her education at Fort Scott Community College. While attending school, she is employed as an office assistant at the Christian Learning Center...

Alyann Photography Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Klassen, Fort Scott, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Anne, to Mark Marshall Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kane of Bartlesville, Okla. Katherine is a graduate of Fort Scott High School. She attended the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) It is estimated that the rain of last night and today is worth $100,000 to Bourbon County. But we are going to slice off 25 percent of that and bring it down to $750,00. That is a reasonable estimate. Just to steal a dog for the purpose of chasing jackrabbits on Saturday has never impressed a small boy as being a serious offense, and is practiced every week in this city by young hunters. ...

UNIONTOWN " For the first time in five years, parents of some students at Uniontown Junior Senior High School will have to pay to attend most sporting events at the school this year. Because of rising costs to pay game officials, increased utility and fuel costs, and a continuing effort by district officials to maintain a high standard of protective equipment and uniforms for student-athletes to wear, it has become necessary for the district to once again charge a fee for parents and other residents to attend home games, according to a statement from the district.. ...

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