Stories from Friday, October 28, 2011

It's been years since I've worked with small children. Such fond memories I have of those times: showing up at work with mismatched shoes; apologizing to a mother for her son's broken tooth -- even though I had no idea it had even happened, forgetting to pick up my own sons at their little league practices; falling into bed, questioning why I was put on this earth. We all have our gifts . . ...

Submitted to The Tribune The Community of Christ Church, 1623 S. Eddy, is hosting a "homemade" Chicken Noodle Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner also features homemade desserts and drink, which are included in the dinner price...

This past Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, was the 147th anniversary, to the day, of the Battle of Mine Creek that is the largest Civil War battle fought in Kansas and the second largest Cavalry battle of the entire Civil War. Therefore, it is only fitting and appropriate that this column be devoted to an aspect of this battle, the Battle of Mine Creek. ...

Bulbs are a good addition to any landscape or garden because they offer a variety of bloom, color, flowering time, plant height and shape. Now (October) is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs. Before you plant, spend some time thinking about and planning the location...

Having a hard time deciding on a new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan? Southwind District K-State Research and Extension Agent and Senior Health Insurance Counselor Tara Solomon can help you through the process. Stop by the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. ...

Dorothy Moyer Hall, born June 4, 1923, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Edith Pearl and Ernest Moyer, died Oct. 16, 2011, in Woodland, Calif. She is survived by her husband Bill Hall and her children Bill and Suzanne Hall, Marsha and Dominick Bevacqua, Brenda DeGarmo, Donald and Peggy Hall, Dee Dee and Robert Barrios; her twelve grandchildren, Monica and Craig Shorts, Elana and Ted Maloney, Cynthia Drake, Lynette and John Widdis, David and Elaine Evans, Justina and Mark Hilldebrandt, Celina Barrios, Erik Barrios, Diana DeGarmo, Ashley Hall, Bryce Hall and Scott Hall.. ...

McKenzie and Ryan Wheeler and big brother Jaxson, Winfield, Kan., announce the arrival of their son and brother Lincoln Jon Wheeler on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at 9:33 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Sandi Myser, Winfield. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Marie Wheeler, Fort Scott...

Tara and Ryan Wunderly, Mound City, Kan., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Hayden Nicole Wunderly on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kan. Hayden weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Garen Hunt, Garnett, and Brian and Angie Vaughn, Mound City...

Pia and Isaac Robinson, Uniontown, along with siblings Kaitlyn and Stephanie, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter and sister Ibryanne Aden Robinson on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at 5:57 p.m. at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, Kan. Ibryanne weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces...

The Bourbon County Arts Council will host the 10th annual Evening of Artful Reflections at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the lobby of City State Bank, 1012 U.S. Highway 69 South. The evening will feature food, conversation, art, music and spirited bidding on unique items. Music will be provided by USD 234 orchestra students. Guest auctioneer Marty Read will be auctioning "one of a kind" art pieces from various artists and other unique items...

Local activities this weekend are sure to get families in the Halloween spirit. The annual "Trick or Treat on Main Street" event, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Scott PRIDE organization, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Fort Scott...

There's no doubting the fact that abuse of the fast food industry can cause serious problems with your health. I was in college when the movie Super Size Me came out and targeted McDonald's as one of the key contributors to obesity across the country. ...

100 YEARS AGO (1911) The final papers disposing of the plant of the Fort Scott Eagle Foundry to the United Iron Works people were filed today. The United Iron Works is a big concern having a capital and surplus of over a million dollars. Its big plant is in Springfield, but subsidiary plants are operated in Joplin, Pittsburg, Independence and Iola...

UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown's football season came to an end here Thursday night as Central Heights snuffed the Eagles' slim hopes of making the Class 3A playoffs, 27-20. Uniontown's season ended at 4-5. "I'm very proud of these young men," Uniontown head coach Chad Stroud said. "They played incredibly hard when we had nothing to play for tonight but pride against a solid Central Heights team."...

Fort Scott High capped off one of its most dominating runs through district play with a 41-6 victory over Anderson County at Frary Field Thursday night. The victory gave the Tigers (8-1) the Class 4A District 6 title. They will host District 5 runner-up and defending Class 4A State champion Louisburg (4-5) Tuesday night at 7 p.m. for a Bi-District Playoff Game...