Stories from Tuesday, June 22, 2010

CASPER, Wyo. -- Fort Scott Community College's Chad Braden finished 20th in Saddle Bronc Riding at the College National Finals Rodeo here last week. Braden scored 66.5 points in his first go and 75.5 points on the third go but had no score on the second go and did not make the finals...

Six players from Fort Scott High School received honors on the All-Southeast Kansas League baseball and softball teams. Four of the Tigers honored were chosen for excellence on the baseball diamond. Mikey Karleskint and Josh Durossette were named First Team players in baseball while Alex Pemberton and Jeremy Hull were placed on the Second Team. Positions were not noted for the players...

In conjunction with the Fort Scott National Historic Site's Fourth of July celebration and band concert, the Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site organization is offering box lunches for attendees to enjoy on the parade ground while listening to the concert...

Elderly and the very young most susceptible to heat illness

The Mercy Health Center Women in Philanthropy organization recently announced the donation of $2,876 in grant money to Mercy's education department for the purchase of Accutrend Instant Plus Cholesterol and Glucose testing equipment. The Accutrend Instant Plus equipment will be used at community wellness and health fairs as well as Mercy's Spirit of Women events. This technology provides on-site testing for blood glucose and cholesterol levels within 2.5 minutes, according to a news release...

The good news keeps coming for the students who competed at the National History Day competition earlier this month. It was reported to The Tribune, by Lowell Milken Center Director Norm Conard, after the original story, "Nine advance to National History Day finals" in the June 16 edition that, in fact 10 students advanced to the finals...

Patty and Lee Wright would like to remind Our Gang Members of AHS that at the June 26 meeting they will be serving Mexican style dinner. If you desire something different, just bring your choice. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in Arcadia Community Center...

CPT Nathan Bukowski of Lawrence, Kan., has been awarded a Bronze Star for "Exceptionally Meritorious Service during operation Iraqi Freedom. Dedication to duty during combat operations in Iraq contributed to the overwhelming success of the command's mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3D Sustainment command (Expeditionary) and the United States Army."...

The Starlite Family and Community Education Unit met June 17 at Cavalry Crossing. There were 12 members and 11 guests present. Following refreshments, Clarice Russell presented the nostalgic lesson entitled, "Old Time Games and Activities." Clarice had many games to demonstrate how children of yesteryear were entertained. ...

Bryce Meanor led 19 members in the flag salute at the May meeting of the Uniontown 4-H Club. Members answered roll call by telling their "favorite color." Caitlin Jackson read the minutes of the April meeting. Amber Bartlett gave the Treasures report and Cole George the reporters report. Craft leader Caitlin Jackson told members she would start craft meetings soon. Drew George announced there would be a County-Wide rabbit meeting on Sunday, May 16 at the 4-H building in Fort Scott...

Jerra L. Turner, a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Class of 2011 and a 2007 graduate of Norfolk Senior High School, has been notified of her acceptance into the US Air Force's Undergraduate Piolt Training (UPT) Program...

ATKINS -- Allison Atkins, Hepler, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Jayden Ray Atkins. Jayden was born at 7:50 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Mercy Health Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Ray and Donna Atkins, Helpler...

HILL -- Blynn and Kayla Hill, Fort Scott, and big brother Landon, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Maylynn Marie Hill. Maylynn was born at 3:59 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length at birth...

Ruth Maloney, age 76, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan. Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Cofffel-Schneider Chapel in Mound City. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home...

Sister Mary Jude Dietrich (Dorothy Frances) was born on Feb. 6, 1921 in Humboldt, Kan., to John Emil Dietrich and Emma Catherine Breiner Dietrich. Sister attended school in Humboldt and received a BS in Medical Technology at Webster Groves College in St. Louis...

It's summer time and air conditioning certainly feels good. Paying the energy bill may not feel so good. There are steps that can be taken to make homes more energy efficient and reduce cooling costs. Some require investing time and money in your home, such as adding insulation, but other steps can easily be taken without much effort...

Today was barber shop day. Every three weeks Bob goes over to Vesper to Joe's Barber Shop to get his hair cut. He used to go to Pittsville to John's Barber Shop but he retired several years ago. Bob was so happy to find another ole-time barber to cut his hair...

The Fort Scott Recreation Commission will sponsor a variety of Independence Day events on Saturday, July 3, at Gunn Park. A 6-on-6 mud volleyball tournament for male and female participants who are of high school age or older, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gunn Park. Those interested in playing in the tournament may register at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 30, and the cost is $20 per team...

Whether it's flying through the air or spinning in circles, there's something about a summer day at an amusement park that draws people of all ages. Staying safe and having fun can and should go hand in hand, according to the Safe Kids Kansas organization...

The Fort Scott Community College Theatre Department, in conjunction with Buck Run Community Center, will present "The Mystery of the Pirate's Cave," a children's theatre production. Performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29, in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at FSCC, 2108 S. ...

The results are in, and after a record-setting number of votes, the Fort Scott National Historic Site is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas History. More than 19,000 votes were cast to determine which eight of the 24 finalists would be included. The FSNHS was announced Tuesday morning as one of the top eight...

UNIONTOWN -- The nighttime sky above the newly-renovated Uniontown City Park will once again be ablaze during a fireworks display on Friday, July 2, to celebrate Independence Day. The fifth annual Independence Day Bash, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ...