Stories from Friday, November 13, 2009

Does any religious affiliation have any more faith than another? I believe the answer is no. I was raised in the Catholic Church and I continue to celebrate my faith, but one thing that has always bothered me is when people of different faiths do not get along simply because of their chosen faith. ...

The Abundant Grace Church in conjunction with the Fort Scott High School Music Department will be hosting a Christmas open house and concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. The event will be held at the Abundant Grace Church located at 123 S. National Ave. The Christmas Open House is being held so that people in the community can have an opportunity meet the people of Abundant Grace Church. ...

"You know why I love tugboats? Because they are the little guy helping the big guy. That's all they do is help the big guy." Six of us were on our annual "girls week out" trip, and Keller was looking out our condominium's window watching the boats at the nearby wharf. At the time I didn't pay her comment much heed, but for the past few weeks I've seen that principle in action at the high school where we are in the middle of musical performances...

Arrest Reports: Dickinson, Randall Lee, 51, 6320 N.E. Highway 400, Weir, Kan., was arrested by Fort Scott Police Department on Nov. 6, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. for theft. He was released the same day at 8:40 p.m. on a $1250 bond. Ogle, Bradley David, 20, 1002 S. National, Apt. No. 8, Fort Scott, was arrested by Fort Scott Police Department on Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. for theft, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the same day at 11:39 p.m. on a $3,750 bond...

Born as Louise Stephania on the autumnal equinox of 1917, in Breezy Hill, Kan., Lucy Hamisak died as she lived on November 11, 2009, exhibiting reticence, strength and patience. She was the daughter and last child of Slovenian immigrants Ignac and Neza Tersina, sister of eleven, wife of Victor, mother of Carole, Virginia, Michael and Patrick, grandmother of twelve, great-grandmother of eleven, aunt of eight nieces and nephews including, especially, Barbara and Frankie Schountz, Charles Blessent and Susan Goshert.. ...

RILEY -- Melanie Hoyle and Patrick Riley, Olathe, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Alan Riley. Brayden was born at 3:41 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2009 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 and a half inches in length at birth...

RUSSELL -- Amy Ecker and Michael Russell, Fort Scott, and big brother Andrew, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Coby William Russell. Coby was born at 3:32 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Pittsburg, Kan...

After 150 year in the Fort Scott Community, the First Presbyterian Church is still going strong. First Presbyterian Church will be celebrating 150 years of service to Fort Scott, the surrounding community and the world by inviting the public to join their 10:30 a.m. worship service as well as a the dinner to follow...

The Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County, Inc., announces the plans for the 30th annual Homes for the Holidays tour and Moonlight and Mistletoe, both of which whichwill be held December 4-6. Moonlight and Mistletoe, the special Friday evening tour on Dec. 6, will feature the home of Jeff and Debbit McCoy at 510 South Eddy. The theme is "A Work in Progress."...

The Sisters of Mercy Health System recently assumed sponsorship of St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., officials announced this week. A Tuesday afternoon chapel ceremony at St. John's Regional Medical Center commemorated the transfer of sponsorship of the facility to the Sisters of Mercy Health System. ...

After a 14 years without increasing water and sewer rates, the City of Fort Scott is now feeling the burden. As a result of a work session held by the Fort Scott City Commission Thursday night residents can anticipate an 10 percent increase in both their water and sewer rates...

Medicalodges of Fort Scott honored its veterans with a flag folding ceremony Wednesday. Before the ceremony Medicalodges employee Kayla Smith sang God Bless America and America the Beautiful. The songs brought tears to the eyes of those in attendance...