Stories from Tuesday, June 12, 2007

One of the largest growing hobbies in the United States is gardening, and Fort Scott is no exception.

The Fort Scott Police Department and the American Association of Retired Persons Driver Safety program will offer a defensive driving class for mature drivers on Tuesday June 19, 2007, and Wednesday, June 20, at the Hawkins Public Safety Facility, 1604 S. National Ave. in Fort Scott.

It's fun to be out in the sun. But the sun can be dangerous to skin.

The Fort Scott FFA Chapter recently attended the 79th Annual Kansas State Convention at Kansas State University May 31 through June 1.

The May 2 meeting of the Hiattville 4-H Clubb.

Michael and Rhonda Deck, Pittsburg, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tyana Marie, to Travis Michael Maiseroulle, son of Charlie and Diana Maiseroulle, Pittsburg. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Richard Hall and the late Helen Hall and the late Bill and Lucille Deck. She is a 2005 graduate of Pittsburg High School. She is currently employed at The Mall Deli and is attending Pittsburg State University...

Bob and Jean Davis of Fort Scott are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary today. The couple took their wedding vows on June 12, 1952, at the Kansas City College and Bible School Chapel in Overland Park, Kan. They have four children -- three daughters and one son; and 11 grandchildren...

Lester Koch will celebrate his 86th birthday Wednesday, June 13, along with his daughter Kathy Youngberg, age 58, on June 19. Cards and well wishes may be mailed to Lester at 1308 S. Barbee, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Rilee Mae Barentine, a girl, was born at 6:04 p.m. Monday at Mercy Health Center to parents Kasey Watts and Rachel Barentine, Blue Mound. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. She joins a brother, Brayton Watts. Maternal grandparents are Harry Barentine, Kansas City, Kan., Stephanie Bell, Blue Mound, and Helen Sue Aggers, Blue Mound. ...

FSPD, BCSD and KHP

Harold E. Kraft passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, after a courageous seven-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Third annual event to include casino games

The May 2 meeting of the Hiattville 4-H Club was called to order by President Bethany Ericson. Roll call was answered by your favorite sport. There were nine members and three leaders present. Cassie Schwalm gave a secretary's report. Amanda Brown gave a treasurer's report and David Ericson gave a reporter's report...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) Chairman W.J. Moore, of the Board of County Commissioners, has had architects figuring on the work to be done to the courtroom. The work would be done this summer. An Iola architect, who figured on the work, stated that from a rough estimate he thought $1,200 would make over the courtroom. ...

Fort Scott FFA attend Kansas State Convention The Fort Scott FFA Chapter recently attended the 79th Annual Kansas State Convention at Kansas State University May 31 through June 1. Members attending were Sabrina Minor, Cody Combs, Courtney Bohlken, Elizabeth Meech, Holly Schnichels, Cody Meech, Blake Tucker, Jared Snyder, and Austin Schofield, along with ag teacher and FFA sponsor Kyle Parks and his family...