Stories from Monday, March 26, 2007

The Fort Scott Aquavision Committee announces a second informational session on a proposed new aquatic center that will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave. During the session, reports will be presented that address the concept design of the proposed new indoor and outdoor aquatic facility, the economic and quality of life benefits to the Fort Scott area the center would provide, and financing options for the project...

TOPEKA -- A bill to establish a Riverfront Authority needed in order to build, fund and maintain a riverfront recreation, education and nature area in Fort Scott is expected to be voted on and passed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, state Rep. Shirley Palmer said in a Monday morning telephone interview...

Leona Mae Brooker, age 86, former resident of rural Fort Scott, and more recently of Medicalodge, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Mercy Health Center. She was born June 8, 1920 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Hubert Winklepleck and Freda Allen Winklepleck. Leona married Clyde Elmo Brooker on June 12, 1937 in West Plains, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2000...

Marjorie E. "Peggy" Hammons Wogan, age 91, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Chetopa Manor in Chetopa, Kansas. She was born November 21, 1915 in Devon to Ed and Mary B. Ritchie Johnson. She graduated from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Junior College. ...

MEEK -- Jaycee Rae Meek, a girl, was born at 8:14 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Mercy Health Center, to parents Leah Knapp and Adam Meek, Fort Scott. She weighed 9 pounds at birth. She joins one brother, Jordan Meek. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Jerry Knapp, Nevada, Missouri. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Melissa Hill, Fort Scott...

Sylvia Edgel was host to the Thrift Club on March 7 after three cancellations due to bad weather. Eight members enjoyed a carry-in luncheon. Dorothy Ketner, vice president, conducted the meeting. The salute to the flag was recited. The hostess read Matthew 7:1-6. ...

Local residents interested in learning where local city commission candidates' stand on important issues may do so during a public forum scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St. The forum is sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce...