Stories from Friday, October 10, 2008

It Doesn't Matter I think the color of your skin isn't important, I don't care if you are poor, short or tall. It doesn't matter how you dress No matter girl or boy, man or woman. Don't try to change yourself, You're fine just the way you are. John Reed...

Area residents who are interested in learning more about their ancestry, but aren't sure how to go about starting the research, need look no further than a seminar this weekend at Fort Scott Community College. The Old Fort Genealogical Society of Southeastern Kansas, Inc., will host a genealogy seminar titled "Guide To Your Past" from 9 a.m. ...

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, but screening and early detection can help identify cancer in its early stages when the disease is most treatable. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and women should become informed about their risks of developing cancer and how effective screening for the disease is, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment...

Despite his positive attitude regarding the area, Fort Scott's Mayor sees places to improve. Mayor Gary Bukowski came to Fort Scott in 1968. He attended Fort Scott Community College for two years before heading to Pittsburg State University where he got a bachelor's degree in business and administration...

Due to poor editing, the Sports Calendar in today's (Friday's) edition of the Tribune says that there is a Regional Cross Country meet today at Great West Insurance. There is no meet on for today. The Southeast Kansas League Meet is the one that will be held next and it will be held Thursday (Oct. 16) afternoon on the Great West grounds beginning at 4 p.m...