Stories from Friday, November 25, 2011

Kase William Kirk, of rural Fort Scott, Kan., was stillborn at 7:58 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Kase is survived by his parents, Nathan and Sarah Kirk of Fort Scott; two brothers, Riley Peak and Shaw Kirk; two sisters, Madison Beavers and Charli Jo Beavers, all of the home. Additional survivors include his grandparents Jo Peak of Girard, Kan., and Darrell and Jennifer Kirk of Leach, Okla.; several aunts, uncles and cousins...

Ever had "one of those days" at work? You've done more than was asked but no one has noticed? For the fifth month in a row you've deserved that "Employee of the Month" parking spot only to find that management once again has given it to Manipulator Maria instead?...

Twenty-seven ladies and one man enjoyed several "Southwester" foods to begin the evening of Family and Consumer Education's Fall Follies. It was held at the First Southern Baptist Church on Nov. 15. Southwind Extension District Agent Kathy McEwan talked about Southwestern flavors. She had several types of peppers to show the audience and explained their use in cooking, especially in New Mexico...

Fort Scott Garden Club held is monthly meeting at the home of Pam Korinek. Roll call was taken with nine members present and with each person stating what they were thankful for. A Thanksgiving meal was prepared by Pam and Sue Ann Frederickson, which was enjoyed by all...

From November 1861 to March of 1862, the "Kansas Brigade" was at home in "winter quarters." This does not mean that the brigade was inactive and in hibernation. Far from it! All of the regiments and respective companies of the brigade were stationed at different locations between Fort Scott and Fort Leavenworth protecting eastern Kansas from the Missouri "bushwhackers," partisan rangers or guerrillas, who were all one and the same...

Five Bourbon County 4-H members recently competed in the 38th Annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky. Team members were Cole George, Drew George, Chase Gleason and Reed Gleason, all members of the Uniontown 4-H Club, and Katelyn Vincent of the Hiattville 4-H Club...

The Beacon is issuing an appeal to the community for help with the annual Christmas Adopt-A-Child program. The children of eligible families registered for the program, a collaborative effort between The Beacon, a local community assistance agency and food pantry, and the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP), are now available for sponsorship...

The 32nd annual Homes for the Holidays Tour is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. Hours on Saturday are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. This year, homes are decorated in the themes of "A New England Christmas in Kansas," "Tidings of Comfort and Joy," "Christmas in the Country," and "The Night Before Christmas." All the homes on the tour this year have not previously been shown...

Local arts students got some regional recognition when they took part in the third annual Pittsburg State University High School Art Day. Ten Uniontown High School art students participated in the annual event Nov. 17 and took first place in the three-dimensional team competition over some 20 schools in the competition...