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REAGAN ELIZABETH WHISENHUNT
(Births ~ 09/23/10)
WHISENHUNT -- James Whisenhunt and Carissa Jones, Fort Scott; and big brothers Tyson and Dylon Diebert, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Reagan Elizabeth Whisenhunt. Reagan was born at 9:26 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott...
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XANDER RILEY GILLMORE
(Births ~ 09/23/10)
GILLMORE -- Kayla Gillmore, Fort Scott, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Xander Riley Gillmore. Xander was born at 4:47 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 7 pounds, 0.5 ounces at birth. Maternal grandfather is John Gillmore, Fort Scott...
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VIOLET MARIE MASON
(Births ~ 09/23/10)
MASON -- Rudy Mason and Gina Catron, Pleasanton, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Violet Marie Mason. Violet was born at 10:07 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth...
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FSA programs open to all producers
(Column ~ 09/23/10)
The Kansas Farm Service Agency is reaching out to women and minority farmers in the state in an effort to get more of them involved in its farm programs. "We're in the business of helping our farmers and ranchers-all of them," said Adrian J. Polansky, state executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Kansas...
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September is National Preparedness Month
(Column ~ 09/23/10)
Disasters kill hundreds of people, and injure thousands more, each year in the United States. A few steps to be prepared can help keep you and your family safe. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Cooperative Extension Service is a partner in this annual campaign to reach out to communities in every state and help all families be better prepared. ...
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Grief Support Group begins
(Local News ~ 09/23/10)
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, a not for profit agency serving Bourbon County and 13 other counties in Southeast Kansas, is partnering with Cheney Witt Funeral Home to host Companions in Grief, a monthly support group. The first session is Thursday, Oct. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cheney Witt Carriage House in Fort Scott. The group will meet monthly on the third Thursday...
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VFW to host trap shoot
(Community Sports ~ 09/23/10)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1165 will hold a trap shoot from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Old Fort Sharpshooter's range. Sign-in takes place from 11 a.m. to noon with competition to begin at noon. Six events are planned. The cost will vary per event. Competitors must bring their own shells. Waivers must be signed by all entrants. No alcohol consumption will be allowed before or during the competition...
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FSMS Intramurals
(Community Sports ~ 09/23/10)
Middle school football In the first Fort Scott Middle School football games of the 2010 season the Bulls and War Dogs faced as did the Razorbacks and Huskers. The War Dogs stopped Bull drives inside the 10-yard line twice in their 8-6 victory. Jacob Payne scored the War Dog touchdown on a 3-yard plunge. Jonah Jones scored on a short run for the Bulls...
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Blu-Jays split league matches
(High School Sports ~ 09/23/10)
MORAN -- Pleasanton's volleyball team split a Three Rivers League triangular here Tuesday night, beating Oswego but falling to host Marmaton Valley, both in 3 games. Scores against Oswego were 26-28, 25-22, 25-20. Megan Lowe recorded 12 kills and Lindsey Conn had 4. Johnnea Saulsberry dished 10 assists while Conn had 8...
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Tigers compete at Iola meet
(Local News ~ 09/23/10)
IOLA -- Fort Scott High School's cross country team took part in the Buck Quincy Invitational here Tuesday. Keenan Gregory finished in 10th place in the boys' varsity race for the Tigers in a time of 18 minutes, 32 seconds. Robert Sellers placed 15th in 18:53. Roman Youcham of Iola was the winner in 16:45...
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Indy late goal drops Tiger soccer
(High School Sports ~ 09/23/10)
Tyler Posch's goal from a free kick in stoppage time gave seven-time defnding Southeast Kansas League champion Independence a 2-1 victory over Fort Scott High in league play at Ellis Park Thursday evening. Posch scored on a rebound from Jace McCabe's free kick, which he was awarded when a Tiger was called for a handball about 25 yards out from the goal...
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No. 5 Ravens pay visit Saturday
(College Sports ~ 09/23/10)
Saturday at Frary Field, two of the Jayhawk Conference's oldest rivals square off as Fort Scott Community College and No. 5-ranked Coffeyville meet in a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Greyhounds (1-2 conference, 1-3 overall) will look hand the the Red Ravens (2-0, 3-0) their first loss of the season...
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3 months of infant health awareness campaigns underway
(Local News ~ 09/23/10)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is encouraging people to recognize September as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. September kicks off a three-month campaign which includes October as SIDS Awareness Month and November as Prematurity Awareness Month...
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AARP driver safety program offered next month
(Local News ~ 09/23/10)
Buck Run Community Center, in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will host an AARP Driver Safety Program early next month. The class will take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave...
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Alpaca farm to host open farm
(Local News ~ 09/23/10)
Local residents will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some unique animals. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Glen Haigler and his wife will open the Sunflower Alpaca Farm to the public in participation with the National Alpaca Association's nationally sponsored farm day...