Stories from Wednesday, May 25, 2011

A good crowd attended Christain Church on May 22 despite poor weather reports. Later that afternoon Joplin, Mo., was devestated. Song leader Stuart Semple honored his mother by giving a birthday offering. Following the sermon, Pastor Cable introduced a new member, Kyle Whetzel from Englevale, who was baptized on Friday evening in the church...

It takes both chambers and the governor's signature for a bill to become law, unless it goes through the veto process. With both chambers working together, the legislature can be very effective. Last week the Senate Leadership put out a press release, "Senate Republican leaders offer positive view of challenging 2011 legislative session." The release was positive but not an accurate depiction of the session. ...

100 YEARS AGO (1911) Did you ever try to find a vacant house in Fort Scott? You have had pretty hard luck in finding a good house if you have, for the homes of this city are great in number and nearly every house has an occupant. It is as hard to find a good vacant house as it is to find a good pearl in a clam shell, and almost all of the houses in Fort Scott are good ones. ...

To the Editor: We have reached a very dangerous place in history my friends. It's time for all peace loving citizens to wake up and stand up! Once again, it seems that certain members of our government are on the war wagon and this time to say they have gone too far would be the understatement of eternity. ...

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott plans to send families of volunteers to help victims of the Joplin tornado. Vans will leave the church, 308 S. Crawford St., at 7 a.m. Saturday, Pastor Mansour Khajehpour said. "We are planning to send family members who would like to help with clean up work," Khajehpour said. People who have chain saws, rakes, shovels, masks and hand gloves should bring those along...

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, will visit Allen County on Monday, May 30, as part of his statewide listening tour. Recently sworn in as a U.S. Senator representing Kansas on Capitol Hill, Moran is continuing his tradition of traveling back to Kansas at every opportunity to visit hundreds of communities throughout the state, a news release said...

A total of 4,045 students were named to the 2011 spring honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 1,411 students who received all "A" grades and were named to the President's Honor Roll. Among them is a former Fort Scott resident Mark Levi Bellmyer, a news release said. ...

Area schools, businesses and individuals are doing their part to respond in the wake of the massive tornado that hit Joplin, Mo., Sunday evening. A statement issued by Fort Scott Middle School said monetary donations for the relief effort are needed more than anything else. Local residents who wish to contribute may bring cash or checks to the school and school officials will make sure the donations get to the Red Cross...

By Michael Pommier The Fort Scott Tribune Traveling to aid in relief efforts following Sunday's devastating tornado in Joplin, Mo., has proven beneficial to Bourbon County emergency responders. Along with more than 70 other emergency responders from various local agencies, Bourbon County Emergency Manager Keith Jeffers helped search for victims and survivors and clean up damage. ...

Italic type indicates a preliminary event. The athlete(s) listed must qualify for the finals. All finals are in regular type.

The Southeast Kansas League has released information on the picks for the post-season All-SEK baseball and softball teams. Fort Scott High School is represented by five players on the softball team and four on the baseball list. First Team softball picks are senior Jade Weeter at catcher, classmate Morgan Tourtillott at first base and junior Kenzie Heatherly at second base. Sophomore center fielder Hannah Tourtillott and freshman shortstop Delane Gray were named to the Second Team...

UNIONTOWN -- Despite severe weather threatening the area, it was good news inside the West Bourbon Elementary School gymnasium Tuesday evening during the 2011 Uniontown High School commencement ceremony. Forty-eight UHS seniors received diplomas during the service, which included remarks from 2011 Kansas Teacher of the Year Curtis Chandler, salutatorian Jacob Sutterby and valedictorian Katelyn Vincent. ...