Stories from Friday, February 17, 2012

It's the thought that counts. That's pretty much what 1 Samuel 16:7 says when it tells us that God judges our hearts. I am given cause to remember that. . . Valentine's Day after Valentine's Day after Valentine's Day. I left work this week and phoned my husband to tell him I had to run a couple of errands before I got home. ...

Submitted to The Tribune Hope Chapel Assembly of God, Moran, will host a USDA commodities distribution on Feb. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Hope Chapel Assembly of God Blessing Center. Food items will be distributed to low-income households in the Moran area on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are required to provide some type of identification...

During the Civil War, normally when the armies of the Blue and the Gray were in "winter quarters," major campaigns did not occur. There were, however, scouts and patrols which often resulted in small skirmishes or engagements; but for the most part, the enemy was the winter weather and enduring the monotony of camp life, drill, work or fatigue details and guard duty...

"What's your favorite thing about 4-H?" was the roll call answered by 41 members and four leaders at the Northeast Scott 4-H Club meeting on Feb. 8. Song leader John Emmerson opened the meeting by having the club sing "Old MacDonald." Dylan Hazelbaker was welcomed into the club as a new member...

Submitted to The Tribune Fort Scott Community College has announced its fall honor roll students. The following area students compiled a grade point average of at least 3.0: Levi Ripper of Bronson; Alex Arnold; Jared Bahr; Taylor Bailey; John Bautista; Colten Booth; James Burgett; Jessica Carnes; Russell Conner; Lauren Cosens; Angela Cowan; Matthew Croom; Abel Davis; Chelse Day; Angela Delaney; Katelyn Dennigan; Kholton Dwyer; Hali Eads; Amy Ecker; Bethany Ericson; Daniel Eveler; Logan Fancher; Leonard Fornoff; Michael Fowler; Karen Gazaway; Sarah Hagebusch; Jordan Hammer; Shane Hammer; Shayne Henbest; Bruce Hill; Kayla Holder; Cheianne Ivy; Kelli Jones; Timothy Koons; Ithaca Marlier; Rachelle McAnany; Andrew McGee; Reece McKenney; Garrett McKenzie; Cody McNeece; Cynthia Michael; Samantha Miller; Shana Miller; Julian Mills; Johnathan Morey; Chris Mullins; Elizabeth Murphy; Kaitlyn Myers; Denise Needham; Matthew O'Dell; Ashleigh Page; Michael Page; Ashley Parrish; Sara Probst; Glory Reichard; Kenneth Rienbolt; Jolee Sharp; Caitlin Shorter; Kathryn Smith; Cheryl Soltero; Alisha Stine; Reyn Sugai; Britney Timme; Morgan Tourtillott; Kathleen Tyler; Krystal Valadez; Dominique Washington; Jennifer Weist; Rita Wolf; Vincent Woods and David Yarnell of Fort Scott; Vickie Laderer of Fulton; Lane Gray; Dalton Hart; Kaleb Simpson and Krysta Young of Garland; Denise Kirby and Ashley Warner of Hepler; Rachel Noyes of Mapleton; Dalton Houk and Joseph Meiwes of Moran; Josiah Rhodes and Stuart Semple of Redfield; Arren Ashley; Abram Jennings and Jessica Schaaf of Uniontown.. ...

Fort Scott Community College head volleyball coach Lindsay Hill announced Wednesday that two more seniors have signed NJCAA National Letters of Intent with FSCC. Bridget McGuire and Danielle Walker will join Sarah Williams, Topeka, Jacy Ermel, Uniontown, and Haylee Toothman, Shawnee in 2012...

100 YEARS AGO (1912) Last night at Columbus, the boys of the Fort Scott High School met the boys of that city and suffered one of the severest drubbing they have received this year. The score at the end of the game was 43 to 19 in favor of the other fellows. ...

Every now and then I like to take time out from auditioning to be a rodeo clown and examine the issues of the day so that I can blow off some steam. There certainly are enough issues percolating in the world that have irritated me with most being equal to a burr in my saddle blanket. Perhaps some of these events are also bugging you -- so here we go:...

You have to start somewhere, according to my mentor and former journalism professor. As I couldn't agree with him more, I am glad Fort Scott is where I will start. I joined The Tribune staff on Feb. 13 as the new county and schools reporter and pretty much jumped right into the position...

Enrollment is now under way for the next session of Adult Basic Education classes at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton. Residents who are interested in completing work to obtain their General Educational Development (GED) diploma or improve their basic skills should contact the MILL, located in the Bailey Academic Building. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m to noon, 1 to 4 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m...

The Tri-Valley Developmental Services Board will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Pizza Hut, 1612 N. State, in Iola.

Kansas residents can receive a refund of up to $700 on their property taxes by using the Kansas Homestead Program. Many people already take advantage of this refund, but there are still many who are unaware they qualify, a news release said. To be eligible, one must have been a Kansas resident for all of 2011 and must own or rent property on the tax rolls. ...

Fort Scott's city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of President's Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Bourbon County Courthouse and Transfer Station will also be closed Monday and reopen Tuesday for regular business.

Coming off a three-tournament win last week, the Fort Scott High School forensic team hoped to keep their streak alive in Caney Valley. Here, the Tigers put 21 events into finals, cruising to another sweepstakes title. "I am so pleased with progress our younger competitors are making," coach Brian Weilert said. "When blended with those who have been around a while, we are a shaping into something that could be a solid team as the season progresses."...

Area students have an opportunity to earn scholarships through the Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association. The association is accepting scholarship applications from students who are majoring in journalism, political science or communications. The awards are available to high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores, provided they carry a minimum 3.0 grade point average...

Official notification has been sent to the Fort Scott Fire Department from the Insurance Services Office Inc. announcing an improvement to Bourbon County's Public Classification and fire suppression rating from 5 to 4, Chief Paul Ballou said. Ballou made his announcement at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce coffee Thursday at Lee's Paws and Claws, the new no-kill shelter at 721 240th St...