Stories from Monday, November 12, 2007

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As colder weather approaches, the Safe Kids Kansas organization reminds parents and caregivers that fuel-burning appliances such as supplemental space heaters and generators can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to build up in the home. "We all know it's essential to have working smoke alarms in every sleeping area, but what about carbon monoxide detectors," Safe Kids Kansas Coordinator Jan Stegelman said. ...

The winds gusted Sunday afternoon, whipping the flags that were held high and blowing the occasional hat off of a local volunteer. But the wind did nothing to deter several Fort Scott National Historic Site volunteers and about 30 local residents who turned out at the fort to meet their goal that day; to honor and serve tribute to the nation's greatest heroes -- its veterans...

As wind gusts reached more than 35 miles per hour and temperatures climbed into the 70s, about 50 people assembled Sunday to honor veterans at a memorial service at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. It was by no means the worst weather nor the best for the annual Veterans Day observance...

The National Academy of Sciences offers recommendations that will affect the medical and psychosocial issues that cancer patients face. According to a National Academy of Sciences, people are at an extremely high risk of getting cancer at some point in their lives...

Hop Hopkins of Lake Jackson, Texas, devoted husband and father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, went to be with the Lord Oct. 26, 2007. Hop was born in Fort Scott June 2, 1933 to Leo "Bus" and Margaret Hopkins. He moved to Lake Jackson, Texas in 1955 to work at Dow Chemical and has been a resident ever since...

Harry Earl Bell, Sr. age 71 of Hume, Missouri died Thursday November 8, 2007 at his home from the effects of lung cancer. He was born April 13, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of LeRoy S. and Carrie G. Evans Bell. He was a 1954 graduate of Center High School in Kansas City and served his country in the United States Army in 1959 and 1960. ...

Bonnie Jean Taylor, age 78, former resident of 602 Osbun, Fort Scott, Kansas, started the next part of her journey, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Fort Scott Manor Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 11, 1928 at Redfield, Kansas, the daughter of Edger Cobler and Grace Richardson Cobler. At an early age, she was afflicted with polio. Bonnie was a 1946 graduate of Esparto High School in California. She married Vernon George Taylor on July 3, 1956. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1976...

The annual 4-H Achievement Banquet was conducted Friday evening, Nov. 2, to honor 4-H members for their achievements this past year. The annual event is hosted by the Bourbon County Farm Bureau, and the meal is provided by donations from area businesses...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) The chilling blasts of yesterday did not seem to retard those who desired to witness the Y.M.C.A. cornerstone laying. A crowd numbering about 700 was present. Mayor R.J. Harris placed the stone in its permanent resting place. Music was by the choirs of the Baptist and Christian churches. ...