Stories from Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Shawn Paul Mumbower, 35, of Greenwood, Ark., went to be with Jesus Jan. 10, 2010 at a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. He came into this life Aug. 31, 1974 in Webb City, Mo. Shawn was a Christian, and loved fishing, music, and spending time with his family and friends...

Freda Marie (Shorten) Kiger, 91, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at Heritage Estates in Gering, Neb. Freda was born on June 26, 1918 at Fort Scott, Kan., to Clarence A. and Manilla F. (Elbrader) Shorten. She was raised and graduated from high school in Fort Scott and was one of the few remaining from the Class of 1936...

Stephen (Steve) D. Crandall, 62, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010. He was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Wichita, Kan., to Harvey and Harriette Shuart Crandall. Steve moved at the age of six months with his family to a farm southwest of Fort Scott, Kan...

MADRIGAL -- Maria Del Rocio Madrigal and Noe Diaz Loza, Fort Scott, and siblings Noe, Brisa and Xavier, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Lluvia Arizbeth Diaz Madrigal. Lluvia was born at 10:51 a.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She weighed 8 pounds at birth...

One never knows what path they might be taking. In mid-December, I am sure I would have taken a different one had I known which path I would be taking. Bob and I were getting ready to go to a funeral when I decided to go down in the basement to throw some logs on the fire. ...

The Bourbon County Chapter of the American Red Cross recently announced the schedule for its upcoming health and safety classes. An adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. An infant and child CPR class will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. A standard first aid course will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. A class on blood-borne pathogens is scheduled to take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1...

Owners accused of failure to pay over $67,000 in taxes since 2006

The 2010 performance tour of a globally-known modern dance company includes a stop next month at Fort Scott Community College. The Alvin Ailey II Dance Company, based in New York City, will give one special performance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Fort Scott Community College Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. ...

Local residents may be able to get some money back on their 2009 property taxes, and get it fast. The Kansas Homestead Program is available to residents of Kansas and provides a refund of up to $700 on their property tax. Bourbon County officials said many people already take advantage of this refund, but there are still many people who qualify and do not know it is available...

IOLA -- Fort Scott Community College's women won their first Jayhawk Conerence-Eastern Division game here Wednesday night as they defeated Allen County, 60-51. Valencia Kelly led Fort Scott (1-2 East, 9-6 overall) with 20 points while Brittany Demery addded 11...

The National Center for Victims of Crime has designated January as National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims each year. The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence encourages everyone to learn the facts and know the resources available for victims in Kansas...

MORAN -- USDA commodities will be distributed at the Hope Chapel Assembly of God, 1216 4600 St., from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon for those in the Moran area. This distribution is for low-income households of the Moran area. Those wishing to obtain commodities will need to bring some type of identification. Due to a limited supply, distribution of these items will be first-come, first-served...

Nothing warms the body on a cold winter day like a bowl of soup or chili. To help fight the winter cold, the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will be hosting the "Souper Supper Cook-off" at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. The competition invites the public to compete to see whose recipe is the best...

Two local citizens have already filed to replace Bourbon County Commissioner Terry Graham. Charley Ballou and Frank Shelton have both filed this week to fill the 1st District County Commission seat which will be left empty after Graham's term has ended...

The cold weather during the holidays does little to keep winter sports enthusiasts inside -- especially children, according to the Safe Kids Kansas organization. In fact, children 14 years of age and younger are at a high risk for winter sports injuries. ...

Shepherd Team Auto Plaza President David Shepherd announced last week that the dealership will join Ford Motor Company in its ongoing commitment to the National FFA organization. Ford has committed to a 13th year of the Built Ford Tough -- FFA collegiate scholarship program, which will award $1,000 scholarships to hundreds of FFA members, each co-sponsored by Ford Dealers such as Shepherd Team Auto Plaza...

The Mercy Health Center Rehabilitation staff recently announced that Kimberly Biller, a speech and language pathologist, has joined the center's rehabilitation department. Biller's responsibilities began Jan. 4, 2010. Speech and language pathologists assist patients with a variety of speech and swallowing disorders as a result of stroke, neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, cancer or head trauma. ...

Implementation of the disaster programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill continues to be rolled out making these programs now generally available. Two of those programs that might be of current interest to area producers are the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program (SURE)...

Forages are grown, harvested and stored under a variety of conditions that can dramatically affect feeding value. This year, additional moisture benefited forage growth, but made the process of getting high quality hay baled very difficult. Rain-damaged hay is likely to have much lower energy content than expected. A nutrient analysis is the only means by which to properly establish the feeding value and determine if additional nutrient supplementation is needed...

Sandra Lynn Patterson, 49, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at her home. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Jason D. Lewis, age 32 of Bronson, Kansas passed away January 13, 2010, at Allen County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Moran. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. ...

SUTTON -- Parents Scott and Sara Sutton, Pittsburg, are proud to announce the birth of twin girls McKinley Cash and Marley Jo. McKinley was born at 10:56 a.m., Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, while Marley arrived at 10:57 a.m. The girls were born at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe. McKinley weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces at birth while Marley was 5 pounds, 14.9 ounces...

SIMON -- Parents Steven and Kristen Simon, Arcadia, are proud to announce the birth of son Jordan Anthony. Jordan was born at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Jeanette Simon, Arma. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Theresa Wilson, Pittsburg...

Treyton Lee Flanner was born at 3:31 p.m, Friday, Dec., 25, 2009, to parents Kevin and Stephanie Flanner at Christ Advocate Hospital in Alsip, Ill. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. Paternal grandparents are Karl and Joyce Flanner, Fort Scott. Paternal great-grandparents are Raymond and Alice Flanner, Fort Scott...

A white Christmas will amount to green for several area residents. Customers of Heidrick's True Value who made qualifying purchases between Black Friday and Dec. 13 will get their money back thanks to a two-week promotion the hardware store ran and a snowstorm that hit the area in early December...