Stories from Friday, March 11, 2011

Scripture tells us that all nations will one day gather before the throne of God where they will be separated into two groups: sheep on the right, goats on the left. The image of that day is a bothersome one. "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. ...

Marilyn Zimmerman passed away on March 4, 2011, in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 74 years old. Marilyn was born Aug. 18, 1936 in St. Joseph and was a long-time resident of Wilcox, Neb.; Fort Scott, Kan.; and Monett, Mo. She raised her family in Nebraska and later in Kansas...

Ralph A. Reed, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday afternoon March 10, 2011 at the Medicalodge of Fort Scott. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Wesley "Wes" Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kan., died Wednesday March 9, 2011 at the Fountain Villa in Iola, Kan. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Coffel-Schneider funeral Home Pleasanton, Kan. Burial will be in the Fort Scott National Cemetery...

STOCK -- Kolby and April Stock, Redfield, and big sister Klara, are proud to announce the birt of their son and brother, Kyson Eugene Stock. Kyson was born at 12:33 p.m., Feb. 20, 2011, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces...

BLEVINS -- James Robert Blevins and Amy Lynn Campbell, Mapleton, and big brother Andrew, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Hailey Grace Blevins. Hailey was born at 9:57 a.m., March 3, 2011, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott...

Carrying the military mail by "Express" or "Dispatch" riders or couriers during the Civil War was a very dangerous occupation that could result in a short life expectancy and on occasion a very brief longevity. However, even with death staring him in the face on his journey, a successful Dispatch was very well paid, often in the amount of $3-$5 per day plus rations. ...

Twelve members of the Fort Scott Garden Club met at the home of Windy Saldivar for their monthly meeting. A delicious Valentine salad snack was enjoyed by all. The meeting opened by the president, after officers gave their reports. Roll call was giving a favored valentine rememberance, each member received a number. Meeting closed by repeating the benediction...

The Starlite F.C.E. and Thursday Nite Live F.C.E. held a joint meeting Feb. 22 at Buck Run. There were 20 members and guests present. Ann Ludlum, Bourbon County extension agent, opened the meeting with information about the 10th Walk Kansas program which begins with a kick off meeting March 12. This is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Contact Ann Ludlum at the Extension office, or any F.C.E. member for more information...

Outstanding high school seniors attended Scholarship Day at Southwestern College in Winfield March 5. Among them was Joshua Buller, who attends Fort Scott High School. He is the son of Tammy and Mike Buller. Scholarship Day is an invitation-only event for students officially accepted into SC and awarded academic scholarships to the college. The students and their families are invited to Scholarship Day and recognized for their achievements both in and outside of the classroom...

The Bourbon County Arts Council has announced the winners of the 19th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit: Best of Show -- two dimension -- Elizabeth Corbett, Iola Prize Sponsor -- Valu Merchandisers & Game Station Vending Best of Show -- three dimension -- Bobbi Kemna, Fort Scott...

The FSCC Endowment Association conducted the 29th annual "Dollars for Scholars" Phone-A-Thon, which began Monday at the college. During the event, dozens of volunteers call groups of FSCC alumni and other people in the community and across the nation who are associated with the college to ask for donations that go toward several scholarships available to FSCC students...

Some student fees at Fort Scott Community College will increase slightly next year following recent approval by the FSCC Board of Trustees. Trustees approved proposed tuition, course and program fees and dorm fees for the 2011-12 school year during their Feb. ...

In the spirit of March Madness, my theme for this week is rebounding. Weight loss is hard. Plain and simple, it is not easy. Losing weight consists of peaks and valleys and plateaus. Right now, I am somewhere between a plateau and a valley.