Stories from Saturday, October 25, 2008

Glenda Nell Reedy, 62, Moundville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at her home in Moundville. She was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Nevada, to Edward Eugene Hulse and Vida Maxine Gardner Hulse. She married Jerry Reedy on Aug. 2, 1964, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Martin E. Ross, 56, of Mapleton, Kan., died, Frieday, Oct. 24, 2008, at 10:01 a.m., at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission, Kan. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Jon Conrad Seifert, age 75, resident of rural Fort Scott, died Thursday Oct. 23, 2008, at Mercy Health Center. He was born Nov. 19, 1932, in Weeping Water, Neb., the son of August William Seifert and Dorothy Delle Wiseman Seifert. He graduated from Weeping Water High School in 1950. ...

Wilma Linn, 89, a resident of rural Bronaugh, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, in Joplin, after suffering a stroke while gardening. She was born July 29, 1919, at the family home in Harrison Township, Vernon County, Mo., the daughter of Frank Heitz and Pearl Woody Heitz. ...

Marye Adams, 90, Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Nevada, passed away on Friday, Oct.24, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., following a sudden illness. She was born June 19, 1918, one of twin daughters to Dr. Joseph M. and Edna Smith Yater...

A 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Val and Joan Villamaria, Nevada, will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Parish Hall, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nevada. Omission of gifts is requested. The honorees were married Nov. ...

Margaret and Joe Titus will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 8, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Grace Baptist Family Life Center, 5th and Margrave, Fort Scott, Kan. Joe and the former Margaret Allison were married Nov. 2, 1958, at the Hiattville Methodist Church by the Rev. Claude Craven...

Tyler Dean Greer and Vannessa AnnMarie Hancock announce that the two of them shall exchange wedding vows on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Both are 2007 graduates of Nevada High School. Miss Hancock is currently attending Pittsburg State University where she is pursuing a degree in nursing. Mr. Greer is self- employed. They will reside in Nevada, Mo...

Daniel and Jenisa Penn exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 2, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church of Clinton, Okla., amid decorations of a white arch with white and lavender tulle, on top of white twinkle lights. The pews had silver bows with small star-gazer lilies and lavender tulle. The Rev. Dianne Peters of Oklahoma City, Okla., officiated the ceremony. Pianist Carla Cruson, Clinton, Okla., and soloist Natalie Roller, of Clinton, provided music...

Family and friends gathered on July 26, 2008, at St. Andrews Wedding Chapel, Fort Scott, to celebrate the marriage of Charity Marie Bailes to Samuel Eugene Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Jon and Rosetta Bailes and granddaughter of Charles and RoseAnna Workman, all of Fort Scott...

Angela Webb, daughter of Alma Webb, of Nevada, and Anthony Payton, son of David and Margaret Payton, Nevada, are engaged to be married on Nov. 1, 2008.

Fort Scott Community College has unveiled its marketing plan for the 2008-'09 school year. FSCC Public Relations Director Kathleen Hinrichs presented the plan for the first time to the FSCC Board of Trustees during their regular meeting Monday. The marketing plan includes about $51,125 in spending on advertising costs beginning with the current fall semester and continuing through summer 2009. ...

The Vernon County Republicans will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Republican Headquarters on the Square in Nevada. In a free event open to the public, candidates are to attend and visit with the public. Refreshments will be served. "It's a different night from usual, on Tuesday, this time. I think it will be worthwhile," said Lorraine Richardson...

The Vernon County Democrats will conduct a Countdown Rally at Democratic Headquarters on the Square in Nevada. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the rally will begin at 6. "Bring snacks and lots of spirit," organizers said. "We just want to be sure we get the word out."...

October is Identity Theft Awareness Month, and local groups are taking advantage of the opportunity to share information that might help combat such crimes in Bourbon and Vernon counties as well as information on what to do when these thieves strike...

Amy Hagan is trying her best to get her and her family an early Christmas present this year. The Pittsburg resident's father, former Fort Scott resident Michael Clark, is currently serving the remainder of a 40-month sentence at the El Dorado (Kan.) Correctional Facility for a felony narcotic charge. ...

ARMA, Kan. -- Uniontown kept its playoff hopes alive with a 34-7 whipping of winless Northeast-Arma here Friday night in Kansas Class 2-1A District 7 play. The Eagles improved to 1-1 in the district and 4-4 overall but have to beat powerhouse Pittsburg Colgan Thursday night to get into the Class 2-1A playoffs. Colgan defeated Pleasanton, 35-6, Friday night to clinch a playoff berth...

GARNETT, Kan. -- After a 33-20 loss to Anderson County in Class 4A District play here Friday night, Fort Scott will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1998. The Tigers (0-2 in district, 3-5 overall) will also have their first losing record since 1994, when they were 3-6, and just their second sub-.500 season since 1988...

Joshua Gary Bosley and Melissa Blondell Wiseman exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 16, 2008, at Chapel of Veterans-Immanuel Chapel, in Leavenworth, Kan. Bill Center, Lolo, Mont. officiated the ceremony. Carolyn Tucker, Fort Scott, Kan., provided music. Chrisie Wiseman served as maid of honor. Attendants were Lacey Bryant and Lexie Manning. Colby Scheidt served as best man. Groomsman were Jason Moore and Sean Sipes. Ushers were Mark Wiseman and Jeremy Wiseman...