Stories from Friday, June 24, 2011

By definition, Mr. Webster defines notorious as "being known widely and unfavorably." Therefore, during the Civil War and presently, if one was or is of the northern persuasion, this is a perfect word to describe the bushwhackers. Perhaps the most famous Confederate guerrilla or partisan ranger west of the Mississippi River was William Clark Quantrill. ...

Kristi Ann Willard, 48, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at her home. A celebration of life will be held at 305 S. Walnut in Carterville, Mo., on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Mo...

Jennifer and Robert Fulk, Redfield, Kan., are pleased to announce the birth of their son Thomas Edward Lee Fulk on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 4:54 p.m. at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott. Thomas weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces.

Casey and Mark Lewis, Fort Scott, are pleased to annouce the birth of their son Joe William Lewis on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 8:22 a.m. at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott. Joe weighed 8 pounds, 5.5 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Gary and LuAnne Pugh, Pittsburg, Kan...

Shelby L. Cameron and Brandon D. Hill, Fort Scott, along with sibling Ryker D. Hill are pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother Layton Lynn Hill on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 10:37 a.m. Layton weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Debie L. Cameron, Las Vegas, Nev., and Chon E. Cameron Jr., Fort Scott...

Janae Diviney and Sahaun Willard, Fort Scott, along with sibling Keyshaun Tayven Bossell-Willard are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter and sister Ke~aunna Jaedence Marie Bossell-Willard on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 12:36 a.m. at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott. Ke~aunna weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces...

Bronson Chapter No. 65 Order of the Eastern Star and Bronson Masonic Lodge No. 268 had a covered dish meal at the Methodist Annex in Bronson in honor of Louis Pool, Dee Eastwood, and Glenn Smith. The three men each received a 50 year pin from the Eastern Star. ...

The June Starlite F.C.E. meeting was held at the home of Marge Stringer. The program was on home decorating presented by Marsha Hudson of Ruddick's Furniture. The eight members present were given many hints and suggestions from selecting floor coverings to wall paint. Color on accent walls and plants are ways to bring warmth into a room. Area rugs are very popular. But the main rule is "do what you like." Marge Stringer presented Hudson with a gift basket after the presentation...

If I were to be graded on how well I represent Christ, I might, on my best days, be given a D. Grading on the curve, comparing myself to my heathen friends who sometimes cuss and don't read their Bibles, I might get a C. But there is one place in scripture -- and regrettably it was of maximum importance to Jesus -- where I get an F-minus. The Beatitudes...

First United Methodist Church of Fort Scott will be serving free meals to families in need (meat, vegetables, fruit, drink and dessert) every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meals will be served in the church's fellowship hall, located in the basement of the church at Third and National...

First Southern Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 11-15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Children ages 4 through sixth grade are welcome to attend this Vacation Bible school. Reading Bible stories, music, crafts, recreation and refreshments are some of the activities awating those who attend...

On Sunday, the congregation of the Fulton United Methodist Church will be taking a step away from modern amenities and recreating an old-fashioned ritual. The congregation will step outside the walls of the church building and head down to the Little Osage River to perform a river baptism, at the request of the individual being baptized...

Since I began writing this column back in March, I have been blown away by the level of support I have received from the community. This past Friday I was covering the Relay for Life event and something very awesome happened. I was walking around the track, in the opposite direction from everyone else, and a gentleman stopped me. ...

This week's Market Minute will focus on the seasonal changes of produce coming into the market and introduce another longtime vendor. The unseasonably hot weather has hastened the exit of some cool crops from the market. Most lettuces, spinach and radishes have become bitter to taste. ...

Fort Scott Community College sent four students to the National SkillsUSA Championships this week. The 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of career and technical education students, is being held in Kansas City. Quality career and technical education is the centerpiece of the conference, a news release said. ...

Volunteers and staff at Fort Scott National Historic Site invite the public to attend an Old Fashioned Military Holiday in celebration of U.S. independence. Cannon firing at dusk, patriotic music, children's games and free ice cream are just some of the activities offered Saturday through Monday, July 2-4...

During the milling of Horton Street last week in preparation for resurfacing the street, contractors found a storm drain inlet that had been covered for some time. APAC-Missouri Inc. of Columbia, Mo., began the milling process on Horton Street June 13. ...

Sometime around 2017-2018, bids could be let on the 12-mile expansion of U.S. Highway 69 between Fort Scott and Arma, Kansas Department of Transportation Road Design Leader James W. Dietzel said Thursday. Dietzel and several other KDOT officials met for the last time with the U.S. ...

EPOCH Group President and Chief Operations Officer Tony Pino knew Fort Scott would be the perfect location for the new company as he is familiar with the community. Pino, who was in Fort Scott Thursday making further plans for the new business, talked to the Tribune about how and why the new medical claims and call center operation is coming to Fort Scott. It is expected to open July 5 in a building that most recently housed CIGNA Healthcare...

Cheyenne Marmon and Ivan Garrett, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Presh-on Umúnique Ivan Daniel Déche Marmon on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 10:31 p.m. at Mercy Health Center. Presh-on weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Arlene Alfaro, Fort Scott, and the late Daniel Reneau...