Stories from Monday, October 9, 2006

Well-known television journalist and revitalizationist Bill Kurtis and photographer and author Howard Bingham, along with the family of renowned photographer, filmmaker, poet and composer Gordon Parks, shared the stage Friday as Bingham was awarded the Choice of Weapons Award during a tribute dinner in front of a packed house at the Liberty Theater...

A judge heard enough probable cause, Friday, to order a Fort Scott man to stand trial for the alleged sexual molestation of a 6-year-old girl. After closing arguments from state and defense attorneys, Sixth Judicial Magistrate Judge Rebecca Stephan ruled that Jerry L. Clements, 31, be bound over on felony counts of rape, aggravated indecent liberties and aggravated indecent solicitation of a child...

For the last 35 years, Columbus Day has been celebrated in the United States on the second Monday in October to honor the Italian sailor who sailed to the Americas in 1492. According to one area educator, Christopher Columbus was primarily responsible for bringing about the discovery of what would be called The New World, and for other legendary achievements, but over the years, some people have opposed Columbus day, claiming his achievements not worthy of a holiday...

Edna Mae Armstrong, age 85, of Fort Scott, died Friday, October 6, 2006 at Mercy Health Center. She was born on May 8, 1921 in Afton, Okla. the daughter of Roy and Ella Johnson Franklin. She married Olyn Melvin Armstrong on March 15, 1946 in Fort Scott, he preceded her in death on February 21, 1993...

Dorthy Taber, age 79, formerly of Fort Scott, and recently of Rogers, Arkansas, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2006 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born January 27, 1927 in Lawton, Oklahoma the daughter of Elmer Eldon and Frances Elizabeth (Townley) Howeth. She married Owen B. "Sonny" Taber on October 19, 1942 in Chickashaw, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1993...

Isabella Glynn Hall, a girl, was born on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, to parents Sarah Hall and Sean Buddenhagen of Pittsburg. She weighed 8 pounds at birth. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Stacey Haack, Pittsburg. Paternal grandparents are Hardie and Jackie Reed, St. Louis, Mo. and Russell Buddenhagen, Arma. Maternal great-grandparents are Charlyne Wilson, Eldon and Linda Hall, all of Fort Scott...

William Ray Stackhouse, a boy, was born at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, 2006, to William and Michelle Stackhouse, Fort Scott. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. He joins one sibling, Mariah Dawn Stackhouse. Maternal grandparents are John and Kris Reehl, Fort Scott. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Jackson, Mound City and Roger Stackhouse, Olathe...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Fort Scott Community College's running game generated 303 yards as the Greyhounds thumped Air Force Prep, 48-10, here Friday afternoon. Jovanni Franklin gained 167 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns for the Greyhounds, winners of four in a row. Chaz Powell ran for 105 yards on 15 rushes and scored once himself...

Harold Headrick was a visitor at worship on Sept. 24. Danny Vender gave a birthday offering. Pastor Peterson's sermon was titled "Who Is The Greatest?" Scripture was read from Proverbs 31:10-31 and Mark 9:30-37. Several members of the congregation worked Saturday, Sept. 23 painting the Pleasant Valley church...