Stories from Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Barnstormers 4-H club had special visitors at their April meeting. Delia Lystra from the Nature Reach program at Pittsburg State University brought birds of prey. Lystra gave a very informative talk and demonstration. She brought four birds -- an American kestral, Eastern screech owl, desert hawk and a flying tiger owl...

Unless you have succeeded in finding a way to ignore or hide from our nation's "news" in recent months, you are likely aware of the federal government's debates and eventual actions on a budget for government operations during 2011. I'm not sure that I even know how to write the dollar amount representing our deficit -- how many "zeros" are in a zillion anyway? Although, it seems like it takes that much to fill up my pickup with gas!...

Houseplants, just like people, enjoy a vacation to the outdoors during the summer. Many times they need this time to recover from the low light levels they received during the winter months. However, care should be taken when moving plants outdoors. They need night temperatures to consistently remain above 55 degrees, dappled shade, wind protection and frequent watering...

Robert K. Tersinar, general manager of Ray Shepherd Motors Inc. has announced the appointment of Tim Travis as General Motors Division Sales Manager. Travis will be assuming responsibility for all aspects of the Shepherd Team Chevrolet, Buick and GMC sales operation located at 1901 S. Main, Fort Scott. Travis, a Fort Scott resident and 12-year Shepherd Team employee, began his automotive career in 1999 after 20 years in corporate insurance...

Business counseling is available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Greyhound Room of the Administration Building at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton. The workshop is for people thinking about starting their own business, or who are just curious about what it takes to do so...

Edna Louise Boysen, 92, a resident of Fort Scott, died Monday, May 11, 2011, at the Fort Scott Medicalodges. Funeral services and burial will be held in LeMars, Iowa. Local services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott...

Elnora M. Harris, 72, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Fort Scott Medicalodges. Funeral services for Elnora Harris will be announced by the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott.

Peter Burnett Kelly, 89, former resident of Girard, Kan., died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Frontenac, Kan. Arrangements for Peter Kelly will be announced by Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott.

Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., has announced that Jordan Sather, daughter of Jim and Chris Sather, Fort Scott, has been awarded an OCC President's Scholarship. She is a 2011 graduate of Fort Scott High School and a member of the Community Christian Church, Fort Scott...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Katelyn Vincent, a 2011 graduate of Uniontown High School FFA, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Shepherd Team Auto Plaza and Ford Motor Company. Vincent's parents are Pat Vincent and Ronnette Vincent of Fort Scott. Vincent's FFA advisor is Kevin Gleason...

100 YEARS AGO (1911) Yesterday and today were the busiest that City Weighmaster Shipp has had for some time. Much corn came in yesterday, as compared with the past few days, and at least 50 tons of hay were sold. It was the biggest days business for several weeks. The price of corn is hovering around 50 cents per bushel. Wheat is bringing around the 82-cent mark, though very little is being offered. Farmers say a nice little rain would be good...

The spring semester isn't quite over, but already dozens of Pittsburg State University students are packing for summer study-abroad programs in all corners of the globe. At least five groups will leave in the next week alone. Two groups leave on Saturday, May 14. ...

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, was appointed this week to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and broad oversight authority over federal government agencies, a news release said...

The end of the school year means campuses throughout Bourbon County are making plans for graduation ceremonies scheduled to take place later this month. About 135 Fort Scott High School seniors are expected to receive diplomas during a graduation ceremony scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Frary Field north of the school. A baccalaureate service is planned for 4 p.m. that day in the FSHS gymnasium, 1005 S. Main St...

Submitted to the Tribune Fort Scott Community College will host "The Clash" on Saturday, May 14 -- an event pitting FSCC rodeo students and professionally ranked cowboy and cowgirl alumni against each other. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Arnold Arena. ...

Tony Fleeman spent a majority of his time in Fort Scott behind the scenes. He was a helping hand and gentle smile at Good Ol' Days and the man in the Santa suit during Christmas in the Park. Most of all, he was a man who loved Fort Scott and Gunn Park...

The weekly summer concert series, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Division, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Park Pavilion near the corner of First and Main streets with performances by several area musicians and other entertainment...

NEVADA -- With Fort Scott's course not yet ready for competitive play, Fort Scott High School hosted its annual home tournament at the Frank E. Peters Municipal Course here Tuesday. The Nevada course offered to host team practices and the home tournament at the beginning of the season, when it became clear that the closure of Fort Scott's course meant that the Tigers didn't have a home. ...

Fort Scott High School will send three players to the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament, which will be held at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg this weekend. Senior Colton Grillot and junior Kyle Altic will be playing doubles while senior Ben Bristley will be in singles. Grillot qualified for State last season with then-senior Charlie Sercer. The pair finished in eighth place...

It is time to bring you up to date on our deciding to sell our beloved Ironquill. There is at least another road to travel before that last one. We have been thinking about selling for the last few years but just could not do it when it came right down to it. But, we finally had no choice...