Stories from Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Before there was a Justice League, even before there was a Department of Justice, Fort Scott had its own brand of justice in 1858. There was the justice meted out by the territorial court at Fort Scott and enforced by Deputy Marshal John Little; then there was vigilante justice administered by James Montgomery, leader of Free State forces in Linn and Bourbon Counties. These two conflicting notions of justice will be explored at this year's Candlelight Tour at Fort Scott National Historic Site...

Many experts agree that now is the perfect time for homeowners across the state to begin protecting their houses from the upcoming cold winter season. With Dec. 21 being the first day of winter, homeowners should soon start preparing their homes for another long season of cold winds, snow, sleet, hail, and dropping temperatures, in order to offset astronomical heating bills, according to the Energy Information Administration, a government statistics agency based in Washington, D.C. ...

Schools in the local area were overflowing with patriotism on Monday and Tuesday, as students, staff and faculty took a break from their regular lessons to express their heart-felt thanks to area Veterans. Both Winfield Scott Elementary and Eugene Ware Elementary offered their appreciation to Veterans with musical performances of patriotic songs such as "God Bless America," the National Anthem and "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Veterans from various branches of the armed forces gathered in the two gymnasiums to receive overwhelming praise from the students.. ...

Fort Scott Manor residents and students of Rusty Gordon's third-grade art classes at Eugene Ware Elementary School and Winfield Scott Elementary School are building closer bonds while creating art together. Students and residents are participating in the Shaping Lives program, an intergenerational program geared toward bridging the gap between the young people and the elderly. One purpose of the program is to teach the student the concept of empathy...

One member of Fort Scott High's soccer team was awarded First Team honors while four others were named to the All-Southeast Kansas League soccer team. Josh Buller was named to the First Team along with Ryan Hayse, Tyler Sprague, Shane Ferguson and Connor Cushing of league champion Independence, Jordan Wilde, Fedelix Kyaw and Henrique Gabara of Pittsburg, and Michael Frazier and Jason Etter of Coffeyville...

Two members of Fort Scott High School's volleyball team received First Team honors on the All-Southeast Kansas League volleyball team released recently. The Tigers, fifth in the league this season and 21-15 overall, saw seniors Annie Gladbach and Brittany Bingesser named to the First Team. The only other school with more than one player on the First Team was Independence, which saw senior Kelsie Meier and junior Jessica Bruington named. Indy tied for second in the SEK with Chanute...

Five members of Fort Scott High School's football team were honored with selection to the All-Southeast Kansas League team recently. By league rules, the all-league team could not be released until the last team had finished its season, which happened Saturday when Coffeyville and Columbus lost Class 4A Regional Playoff games...

Seventeen members of Fort Scott Community College's football team were named to the All-Jayhawk Conference Football Team, released Wednesday afternoon. Five of the six First Team pics were on offense. Sophomore defensive lineman Horace Hubbard, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, linebacker Jacquain Williams and cornerback Coryell Judie and freshman linebacker LeVonte David were picked along with sophomore wide receiver Brandon Kinnie...

The weekend finally arrived, the one we had been waiting for, that is when we girlfriends all get together. We have been getting together at daughter Susie's and Mike's "get away" cottage on Lake Sherwood, which is about a 40 minute drive from our place...

The Internet has become a popular place to shop. While it may be a convenient way to shop, there are precautions consumers should follow when shopping online. The Federal Trade Commission encourages taking the following steps to make sure transactions are secure and personal information is protected...

Due to the Second Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov.15, for all citizens of Arcadia and surrounding area, in the Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Festival for all ages that was to be held the same evening in Arcadia Christian Church has been canceled...