Stories from Tuesday, December 19, 2006

In an attempt to give deserving employees more of what they deserve, the Southeast Kansas Regional Correctional Center will likely implement a new rank-structured pay scale Jan. 1, pending Bourbon County Commission approval of a payroll resolution...

Fort Scott Community College officials are looking at upgrading the college's Internet connection within the next two years. During the regular FSCC Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, FSCC Director of Information Systems Services Casey Russell informed trustees of a possible time line college officials will use to eventually pay for fiber optic connections at FSCC, which will give Internet users at the college more power for the money that is spent on the college's Internet connection, Russell said.. ...

A Deerfield, Mo., resident planned on working on his truck over the weekend, but thieves had other plans for it. Jason Bower reported to Fort Scott police on Saturday that his tan 2003 Chevrolet four-wheel-drive truck was missing from the parking lot of a former automotive repair shop at 24 Franklin St...

100 YEARS AGO (1906) FREE: To each child bringing her doll on Saturday, we will give a pair of doll shoes.--Clair Shoe Co. Check out fine Christmas presents for little girls and boys, ages 3 to 6. Lamo suits made from bear skins. Coats, leggings, caps and muffs to match. All the rage in the cities. --Cheap Charley Store...

Shopping and spending, visits with extended family, and a hectic schedule all contribute to the stress of the holiday season. Rather than letting the stress spoil enjoyment of the holidays, take some steps to manage this busy time of the year. Exercise and eating well are even more important than usual during the busy holiday season. They can help us manage both the waist and the stress...

On Dec. 11, Santa Claus arrived at the Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens meeting with bundles of food, a camera, pot full of noodles, cranberry sauce and a decorated cake to celebrate the birthday of secretary Mary V. Shead. All sang as she blew out 88 candles...