Stories from Friday, October 21, 2011

100 YEARS AGO (1911) After the close of business this evening the Citizens National Bank began preparations for its removal back into its old corner room in the Masonic Cathedral at First and Main streets. The bank has been located for several months in the old First National Bank room at Main and Wall streets in the Opera House building, pending extensive improvements to its old quarters a block south. ...

The leaves are falling and so are the temperatures. When the weather starts to cool down, many people will think that it is too cold to work out. I used to be one of those people, but not anymore. Just because it gets colder outside doesn't mean that your activity needs to go into hibernation. ...

Margaret Mary Weddle, 36, 109 S. Lincoln, Fort Scott, was arrested by the Fort Scott Police Department on Oct. 14 at 9:56 p.m. for aggravated endangering of a child, driving under the influence and transporting an open container. She was released on Oct. 14 at 10:11 p.m. with nothing filed...

People of all ages are invited to a dance party at Buck Run Community Center Auditorium, 735 Scott Ave., Fort Scott, on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free.

Kayla Carson and Justin Madison, Fort Scott, along with sibling Conner Madison, are pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother Kaedon Jo Madison on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at 3:02 p.m. at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, Kan. Kaedon weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces...

The Hiattville 4-H Club met on Wednesday, Oct 5. The meeting started with the installation of new officers by Dianne Brillhart. The officers for the 2011-2012 4-H year are as follows: President Hannah Fry, Vice President Chance Kimrey, Secretary Gavin Fry, Treasurer Zack Schwalm, Reporter Haydon Schaaf, Song Leader Dakota Rusk, Recreation Leader Shytanna Reed, Parliamentarian Seth Bartlett and Historian Trevor Crossland...

During the Civil War the same "armies" normally did not return and march over or through the same battlefields they fought on. However, there were occasionally exceptions to this, and such was the case in October of 1861 when the infamous, if one is from Missouri or of the "Southern Persuasion," and I repeat, infamous Kansas Brigade commanded by the "Grim Chieftain" himself, Brig. ...

I've been sickened by the happenings in our community in the past couple of weeks. Self-serving actions have led to families being ripped apart, immeasurable suffering (physical and emotional), and torturous guilt for loved ones involved. We find ourselves on edge, as if we personally have been affected...

By Michael Pommier The Fort Scott Tribune For some in the community, a hot meal is a little hard to come by; however, one local church is trying to make that search a little easier. Since May 11, First United Methodist Church in Fort Scott has been hosting a free weekly dinner known as Feeding Families in His Name. ...

The Devon Ruritan Club is sponsoring a Halloween Party at the Devon Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a costume judging contest, door prizes and games. Participants will also be served free hot dogs and candy.

Submitted to The Tribune On Sunday evening, Oct. 16, members and friends of First Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ), met at Gunn Park Shelter House No. 7 for their fall church picnic sponsored by the Fellowship in Faith Sunday School class. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were enjoyed with many side dishes and wonderful desserts. Everyone then enjoyed a rousing game of bingo and the accompanying prizes available...

Hope Chapel Assembly of God, Moran, will have a USDA Commodities Distribution on Oct. 22. Food items will be handed out from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hope Chapel Assembly of God Blessing Center. This is for low-income households in the Moran area. Some type of identification will be required to participate. Supplies are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis...

Marcel Normand, retired Fort Scott Community College sociology instructor and author from Arma, has announced that a second printing of his 2009 biography, "Fr. John Reinkemeyer: God's Humble Servant," has arrived and is available for purchase. The first printing of 1,400 books sold out this summer, but after Normand continued to receive additional orders for his book, he decided to have another 200 copies printed...

While most people were inside Monday night as a thunderstorm passed through town, a group of dedicated Fort Scott High School Students were out seeking help for The Beacon. For the past 15-20 years, Fort Scott High School's Physics Club has taken to the streets of the city for what they call a Beacon Scavenger Hunt. ...

Premiering in a 1996 off-Broadway production starring Sarah Jessica Parker, the play "Sylvia" will be produced at Fort Scott Community College this weekend. It is first production for new theater instructor Nathan Magee, who was previously the speech teacher and debate and forensics coach at the college...

Fort Scott National Historic Site officials said they hope a new upcoming event will get people thinking about the topics of loyalty and allegiance. The site will present "Pledging Allegiance," a Shared Stories of the Civil War reading and discussion event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the site's grand hall...

Fort Scott National Historic Site officials said they hope a new upcoming event will get people thinking about the topics of loyalty and allegiance. The site will present "Pledging Allegiance," a Shared Stories of the Civil War reading and discussion event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the site's grand hall...

A wing wall near the site of the Third Street walkway at South Clark Street and U.S. Highway 69 is being replaced. B&B Bridges of St. Paul is working on the $91,803 state-funded project, KDOT Construction Engineer Jerod Kelley said. "It's just a box barrel bridge. It had freestanding wing wall that helped maintain the integrity of the backfill behind it," Kelley said, adding it was also starting to undermine and expose the pier to the walkway...