Stories from Saturday, October 16, 2010

Rebecca "Becky" Rae Weddle, of Fort Scott, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, while with her loving family in Moundridge, Kan. She wsa born in Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 20, 1942, as the oldest child to Virgil Westover Harvey and Ardis Carol Harvey. Becky attended Elkhart High School, Goshen College in Goshen, Ind., and earned her master's degree in English as a second language from Pittsburg State University...

A vehicular crash occurred Friday evening on 1200 County Road, three miles west of Nevada. The incident took place when a 2001 Dodge pickup driven by Joe C. Rippetoe, Nevada, failed to yield and was struck by a General Electric Model C44 train operated by W.E. Jarrett, Carthage, Mo...

Mary Cochran Meyers, Nevada, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Caleb Michael Cochran. Caleb was born at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 and 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth York of Nevada and the late Michael York of Fort Scott...

October 3 James A. Alford, Carl Junction, Mo., speeding 44/30, expired operator's license. Geoffrey E. Cisco, St. Charles, Mo., driving while intoxicated. Lisa R. Daggett, Nevada, failure to display registration, no proof of insurance. Jill M. Fritter, Nevada, failure to remain stopped...

Republican Roy Blunt and Democrat Robin Carnahan went toe to toe in a senate race debate in Kansas City Thursday evening. The candidates for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Republican Christopher "Kit" Bond fielded questions on the budget, health care, the Middle East, lobbyists and the environment from journalists...

A Breakfast Club for Alzheimer's Caregivers will meet in Fort Scott at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the Xavier Room at Mercy Hospital. The breakfast club offers an opportunity to talk to individuals who share similar issues while enjoying a free breakfast. Anyone may attend who serves as a caregiver to an individual with dementia, like Alzheimer's...

Nevada, Mo. -- Folklorist Matt Mea-cham will present "Rural Missouri: A Crossroads of American Roots Music," about the state's influence on the nation's musical heritage at 2 p.m.. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center in Nevada...

"It's another opportunity we want to provide to generate some local interest in art, and to give artists in this region the opportunity to show and sell their art work." So said Al Fenske of the Vernon County Arts council, in reference to the upcoming Fall Fine Arts Fair. Hosted by the Vernon County Arts Council, registration is under way now for the three-day event, to be held Nov. 12- 14. in the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center in Nevada...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- The Presbyterian Village is once again showing the world that art is ageless. During the month of October, the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its system-wide Art is Ageless competition and exhibition...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Those who helped get the fort designated as a National Historic Site will be recognized Tuesday during a special dinner and program at the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site will be honoring the "First Friends" who, after three attempts, successfully got "the Old Fort" recognized as a National Historic Site in 1978, according to Friends of the FSNHS President Reed Hartford...

Haunted house promises a good scare for a good cause

Caterpillars, lady bugs, monkeys, swords and mermaids are everywhere. The faint whirring of an air hose and children's laughter drifts through the air. No, it's not in the latest Disney movie or a dream of fantastic proportions. All this magical mayhem means that Bill Schlobohm, also known simply as "Wild Bill" is close at hand...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- New York artist Darryl Tookes will bring his talents to a local stage for a show scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Tookes, a singer, pianist, composer, arranger, poet, educator and humanitarian, has recorded and performed with such artists as George Benson, Diana Ross, Sting, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Simon, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Carly Simon, Laurie Anderson, Dave Grusin, Gerry Mulligan, Patti Austin, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Steve Tyrell and many others.. ...

BURLINGTON -- Pleasanton's girls won the Three Rivers League cross-country title Thursday as the Blu-Jays claimed five medals. For what it's worth, however, Pleasanton was the only girls' team with a full squad needed for team scoring. Savannah Smith won the individual title with a time of 17:43 over 4 kilometers. Addie Rhea of Crest was second in 18:16. Pleasanton's Linsey Conn was third in a personal-best time of 19:01 and Ashtynn Louk of Marmaton Valley was fourth in 19:13...

CHERRYVALE, Kan. -- Labette County's boys claimed their first Southeast Kansas League cross-country championship since 1998 while Pittsburg's boys took the title for the ninth time in 10 years Thursday. Roman Yocham was the individual boys' champion for the second consecutive season as he ran the 5-kilometer course in 17 minutes, 27.50 seconds. Carl Stinson of Independence was second in 17:40.78...

Gilbert and Eleanor Willson, of Nevada, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. The Willsons will be honored with a reception, open to friends and family, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the community center in Nevada. The event will be hosted by their children, Debbie and Marty Wheatley of Tijeras, N.M., Rob and Allison Willson of Archie, Mo., and granddaughters Kelsey, Emily, Breanne, and Claire Wilson...

Jesse and Virginia Baker, of Nevada, observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15, 2010. The Bakers have been blessed with six children: two daughters, Cindy Hough, El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Twila Morrow, Nevada, and four sons, Jesse R. Baker Jr., state of Washington, Timmy W. Baker, Sheldon, Dennis L. Baker, Nevada, and Kendall D. Baker, Richards, Mo. They have 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, one grandson is deceased...

Jack and Shelly Ward, of Milo, Mo., will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Oct. 29, 2010. Jack and the former Shelly Ort were married on Oct. 29, 1980, in Tucumcari, N.M. The couple have six children and 14 grandchildren. A celebration reception of their "pearl" anniversary, hosted by their daughters, will begin at 4 o'clock at the Wards' home in Milo, on Oct. 30, and is open to family and friends...

The marriage of Amanda Louise Reehl and Brandon Dean Thorpe was blessed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Scott, on Sept. 25, 2010. Amanda is the daughter of Kris and John Reehl, of Nevada, and Brandon is the son of Michelle and Bill Brittain, of Fort Scott...

Announcement is made of the engagement of Jamie Nichole Rutledge to Joshus Glenn Richardson. Jamie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Rutledge, Nevada, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boehs, Monett, Mo. Joshus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Richardson, Monett, and Sandra Welch, St. Louis...

IOLA, Kan. -- Fortunately for Fort Scott High's football team, once the Tigers' game with Iola became a shootout here Friday night, the game was already under their control. There were seven touchdowns scored in the third quarter alone. Fort Scott scored five of them, three coming in the first five minutes of the period...