Stories from Saturday, June 11, 2011

The children of Willis and Brenda Leonard will be hosting a celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 19, 2011, from 2-4 p.m., at the Marmaduke Park Community Building, 600 W. Highland, Nevada. Omission of gifts is requested by the family, who note that the presence of attendees is the best gift...

The children and grandchildren of Don and Peggy Cummings and Gary and Sandy Rylander will honor the couples by hosting a 50th wedding anniversary celebration June 18, 2011, at 7 p.m., in the gardens at 1240 S. Crawford. Open to family and friends, whose presence is the only gift desired...

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Fecht of Nevada and Mrs. Donna Davidson of Walker announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Chelsea Fecht and Tyler Davidson. The couple plan to be married July 30, 2011, in the Davidson home, in Walker. Chelsea is a May 2011 graduate of Missouri State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in General Business. ...

David and Rhonda Sibley of El Dorado Springs, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayme L. Sibley, to Kirk D. Simpson, son of David and Grace Simpson, of Nevada. Jayme is a 2004 graduate of El Dorado Springs. She is currently employed by Nevada Regional Medical Center as a radiology technologist...

Fort Scott, Kan. -- Halfway through its their six-month contract, the Classic County Show has come to an end. Citing financial struggles and a lack of attendance, show organizers Bill and Brenda Harris have decided to shut down the show. "We want to thank the city of Fort Scott, chamber, tourism people and those loyal people who came to our show," the Harrises stated in an email. ...

Nevada's revived Fourth of July fireworks display last year attracted an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 spectators and the Vernon County Fireworks Committee is raising money for another $3,000 show this year. "We're recognizing the veterans this time and feel like it's important to bring some patriotic pride to the fore and celebrate it like we used to," said spokeswoman Twila Earll of Nevada. "It used to be a big celebration, but as people became more mobile we kind of lost that feeling...

GIRARD, Kan. -- The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush is offering a variety of camps designed to help keep kids active and learning throughout the summer. Organizers said camp season began this week and more than 30 educational camps will be offered through the summer months. ...

Vernon County, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Tuesday, June 21 to discuss with residents the closure of the Route V bridge over the Little Osage River near Stotesbury. Residents may come and go at anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Nevada Community Center...

To benefit the Mercy Health Center's Foundation Board's Cancer Care Expansion campaign, singer Spencer Lee will perform in concert at June 25 at the Liberty Theatre. Doors open doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The title for the former Fort Scott resident's concert is "Dream Big." Music industry colleagues Windy Wagner, Ken Stacey, Chris Price and Ryan Peterson will perform with Lee...

Brock Marquardt paints his rock with an Aboriginal design at the Nevada Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "One World, Many Stories." Last week's program was about Australia. The young readers listened to Australian tales, did Aboriginal art, and made a replica of Ayers Rock that they could eat. Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m., in the community center, the children will visit China. They'll be making a yummy panda, too...

Nevada, Mo. -- Singer, songwriter and Grammy Award winning performer David Ball and his band The Pioneer Playboys will take the stage on the Nevada Square at 8:45 tonight as the main act for the final day of musical entertainment at the 47th Annual Bushwhacker Days Celebration...

Wanda L. Williams, 82, resident of Junction City, Kan., died April 11, 2011. William James Schafer will conduct graveside services at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. Local services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott...