Stories from Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Arrest Reports: Woody, Lindsey Leann, 21, 407 S. Holbrook, Fort Scott, was arrested by Bourbon County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 23 at 3:17 p.m. on a Bourbon County warrant. She is still being held at this time. Bliss, Brian Glenn, 34, 330 N. Webster, Nevada, Mo., was arrested by Kansas Highway Patrol on Oct. 24 at 12:56 a.m. for transporting an open container. He was released on the same day at 4:26 a.m. on a $250 bond...

MEECH -- Kristine Gillispie and Keith Meech, Fort Scott, and siblings Brandt and Brooklyn, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Jaidyn Nicole Meech. Jaidyn was born at 11:38 a.m., Oct. 24, 2009 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott...

COOKE -- Scott and Jill Cooke, Redfield, and Abby, Jesse, Jonah, Caleb and Joanna, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Daniel Alan Cooke. Daniel was born at 9:43 a.m., Oct. 27, 2009 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 8 pounds at birth...

THURSTON -- Chris and Amanda Thurston, Arcadia, and big sister Teryn Kay, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Bryton Henry Thurston. Bryton was born at 3:21 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at KU Med Center. Maternal granpdarents are Billy and Pam Cowan. Maternal great-grandparents are Larry and Kay Ballou Sr. and Gene and Peggy Cowan...

Cynthia Stringer, age 53, resident of Rogers, Ark., died Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 2009, at the Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, Ark. She was born Sept. 21, 1956, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Glen Oscar Banwart and Ruth Doreen Ater Banwart...

WICHITA -- Both of Fort Scott Community College's basketball teams were picked to finish in the lower third of the Jayhawk Conference-Eastern Division as the pre-season coaches' poll was released at a pre-season media conference here Monday. FSCC's men, led by second-year head coach Michael Cook, was picked to finish eighth in the 10-team division. ...

Fort Scott High, Pleasanton grads help lead one of nation's top units

After 105 minutes of play, Paola upsets Tigers in the twilight

With about 3000 tickets sold for the Ropin' & Rockin' for Pennies for the Park, the Youth Activities Team has signed a deal with Ticketmaster to reach a broader audience. YAT signed a deal with Ticketmaster last week to reach more potential concert goers. ...

The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation recently awarded grants to several area nonprofit organizations. During the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee on Oct. 1 at the River Room, the foundation awarded grants to several organizations that are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Fort Scott area. ...

A group of students involved in the drama program at Fort Scott High School won't be acting when they work to help feed needy children this week. About 40-50 FSHS students will team up on Friday to participate in the 2009 Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat food drive, the International Thespian Society's annual nationwide community service initiative to collect food for the hungry. ...

A clinic will be held next week to help distribute the H1N1 vaccination to two of the priority groups. The Bourbon County Public Health Office will hold an H1N1 vaccination clinic from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Bourbon County Public Health Office located in the building behind the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave...

The first Vietnam casualty from Bourbon County, Harvey Russell Parker, formerly of Fulton, will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew him for his loyalty, determination and zest for life. According to his sister Martha, Parker was a happy young man, who enjoyed spending time with his friends and playing football, but his life was cut short in 1967 when he was only 20-years-old. Although his death was a tragedy, according to Parker's friends, he died a heroic death...

WOOD -- Nina Marie Wood and Howard Edward Wood Jr., Fort Scott, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie Mae Wood. Gracie was born at 7:38 p.m., Oct. 22, 2009 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She weighed 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces at birth...

Mercy Health System of Kansas officials announced Wednesday that MHSK Chief Operating Officer Reta Baker has been named president of Mercy Health Center of Fort Scott, and MHSK Vice President of Human Resources and Outreach Eric Ammons has been named as president of Mercy Hospital of Independence. The two executives will assume their roles immediately...

Cowley College, the No. 2-ranked team in NJCAA Division II, visited Arnold Arena Wednesday night and came away with a sweep of Fort Scott Community College's volleyball team, 25-14, 25-21, 25-14, in Jayhawk Conference-Eastern Division play. The loss was the 10th in a row for the Greyhounds (1-10 East, 8-21 overall), whose last victory was scored on Sept. 10 at Hesston. Nine of the losses in this streak have been sweeps...

effort in the Greyhounds' victory at Air Force Prep last Friday, Fort Scott Community College sophomore running back Jasmin Hopkins moved into fourth place on the Greyhounds' all-time rushing leaders list. Hopkins currently has 2,325 yards and is continuing on pace to finish his career as the No. ...

This Saturday will be the biggest day in junior college football in years. In Corsicana, Texas, No. 2 Navarro will welcome No. 1 Blinn as the top two teams in the NJCAA/jcfootball.com poll face off for the Southwest Junior College Football Conference regular-season title...

Linemen play key role in Greyhounds' 4-3 system

The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced that the design for Kansas personalized license plates will change in 2010 and those who currently have them must reorder if they wish to keep their current choice. The new plate can only be picked up during the vehicle owners' renewal month in 2010, according to a press release issued last week. ...

IOLA -- In the past few days, more than 1,400 Southeast Kansas residents have signed a petition calling on B&B Theatres to stop its plans to close and demolish the historic 54 Drive-In in Gas, a Kansas landmark since it opened in 1951. The petition drive has been led by Iola fifth grader Caleb Johnson, 10, who was upset by news reports in the Iola Register describing the theater company's plans to close the drive-in facility. ...

The 2009 Farmer's Market season will end Saturday with a Halloween-themed event full of food, entertainment and other activities. As a farewell to the season, market organizers have planned a special event that includes cooking demonstrations by guest chef Chris Maycumber, Halloween decorations and costumes, and treats for children. The event is scheduled to take place from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Skubitz Plaza near the Fort Scott National Historic Site...

The annual Homes for the Holidays tour and Moonlight and Mistletoe is returning for it's 30th year. The Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County, Inc., announces the plans the annual event which will held Dec. 4-6 with the Moonlight and Mistletoe, the special Friday evening tour running from 6 to 8 p.m...