Stories from Thursday, June 5, 2008

Wanda Gale Staton, 74, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Prescott Countryview Nursing Home, Prescott, Kan. She was born March 4, 1934 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the sixth of eight children born to Foster and Jemmie Easley Weems. She lived in Eureka Springs until the age of 2, when her family moved to Pleasanton, Kan...

Janice Lea McReynolds, age 57, resident of 518 S. Pyle, Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Mercy Health Center. She was born July 28, 1950 in Granite, Ill., the daughter of Finis L. Spencer and Anna Marie Schackelford Spencer. Janice was a 1968 graduate of Fort Scott High School. ...

SWAIM -- Porter Douglas Swaim, a boy, was born at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, in Lenexa, Kan. at 10:30 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2008, to parents Aaron and Allison Swaim, Gardner. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Ginger Wehner, Lawrence. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Charlotte Swaim, Fort Scott...

ELSENBRANDT -- Gabrielle Elizabeth Elsenbrandt, a girl, was born at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, at 3:44 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2008, to parents Ellen Biggs and Jonah Elsenbrandt, Fort Scott. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. She joins one sibling, Jonah Elsenbrandt Jr., a brother. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Terri Biggs, Memphis, Tenn. Paternal grandparents are David and Sandra Elsenbrandt, Fort Scott...

DAVIS -- Alijandra Elizabeth Davis, a girl, was born at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, at 8:29 p.m., to mother Jennifer L. Davis, Fort Scott. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Susan Davis, Fort Scott.

100 YEARS AGO (1908) The elderly man who has been living in a house on the southeast side appeared before Judge Volker this morning and pleaded to be not bothered with further court proceedings. It seems that the man has been living in the house for nine months and that during that time he has paid rent for only three months. ...

When young children are out in the garden with their parents or grandparents, pulling weeds for them is something to hurry with to move on to the next activity. But often times it is better to use both skill and feelings to get the job done best. Hand pulling is best for the soil and the garden plants as it disturbs the soil the least while still removing those unwanted plants that are competing for water and sunlight...

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced last week that USDA has authorized certain acreage enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to be available for hay and forage after the primary nesting season ends for grass-nesting birds. "This action will provide much needed feed and forage while maintaining the conservation benefits from the nation's premier conservation program," said Schafer. ...

The Fort Scott Rotary Club celebrated their 90th Anniversary with an evening of fine food, laughs, awards, and recognition of our service by special guest Rotary District 6110 Governor Dr. Ellis Potter and his wife Jane of the lola Rotary Club. Rotary's annual dinner was held at the Fort Scott Country Club on Thursday evening. The event began with a short social hour followed by an appetizing buffet...

Special To The Tribune _ The Bourbon County 4-H Junior Leaders will be sponsoring One Day Camp on June 20, from 8 a.m.-12 noon at Gunn Park. The camp is for children ages 7-10, and they do not have to be a member of the 4-H to attend. They will enjoy several activities including archery, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, along with make themselves a snack and have their picture taken...

Over 70 Descendents of Elmer Donovan and Lola Mae (Neil) Shankel met for their annual reunion at Buck Run Community Center, Sunday, May 25. This marked the Golden anniversary of the traditional annual meeting of the family members started in 1958 by the parents. It was carried on by the six living children of the couple, who were married in Fort Scott, May 02, 1921...

June Hereford entertained the Union Bend Birthday Club, June 3, at the Kress Tea Room. Everyone enjoyed pie and a drink preceding the meeting. A patriotic centerpiece decorated the table and Linda Center had made red, white, and blue mints. Favors were "blue" ink pens...

By Michael Glover The Fort Scott Tribune The future of a possible skate park should be in the hands of the youth who will use it the most, according to City Manager Joe Turner. Turner commented about the skate park issue at Tuesday's city commission meeting. He said kids should to get involved in planning what goes into the park, like what equipment it will have at the facility...

By Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Local residents witnessed a giant sized telephone making its way through town on Monday. As part of a national tour Hunter Mann, exhibitor and driver of the Phone Car, began making his way across the United States on May 1. ...

By Jason E. Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune The epic saga of the old Fort Scott Middle School building continues as the 90-year-old structure is once again up for sale. Bolivar, Mo., native James Mayfield, a full-time commercial auctioneer who owns the 42,000-square-foot building located at 412 S. National Ave., said Tuesday that primarily because he does not live in Fort Scott or Bourbon County, he has not been able to devote the time necessary to convert the building into a new business...

By Jason E. Silvers and Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Without much warning, high winds uprooted trees and downed power lines across Bourbon County on Tuesday. Tuesday evening held much excitement for many Bourbon County residents. While some people were just settling in for the night, strong winds began to cause trees to sway dangerously, and caused some trees to pummel the ground...

Tribune Staff Report Wednesday was the first day of show for the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales in Fort Scott. In preparation for their first event, the draft horses' groomers and handlers spent much of the day trimming, bathing and preparing the horses for public viewing and exhibition...