Stories from Wednesday, May 9, 2012

There is still time to sign up for the citywide garage sale scheduled to take place Saturday, according to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. There are currently 25 entries in the chamber-organized event. Residents can sign up sales for $10 at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St., through Wednesday...

A retirement reception for USD 234 Superintendent Rick Werling is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St. No gifts are requested.

The Bourbon County Republican Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. May 15 in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton. Topics of discussion include filling vacancies in precinct committeemen and women positions, fundraising, Good Ol' Days, Bourbon County Fair and the upcoming election...

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village's Annual Good Samaritan Dinner and Auction is coming up May 17. Every spring, the not-for-profit, retirement community offers a dinner from Chicken Annie's and a live auction. "All of the proceeds directly benefit tenants at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village who have a financial need," Executive Director Ginger Dierksen said. ...

A group of individuals running an asphalt scam have apparently hit Bourbon County. Area law enforcement agencies are investigating several incidents, which reportedly originated in Barton County, Mo., involving asphalt contractors who are scamming citizens and businesses...

Any business, organization or charity that is soliciting or advertising any service door-to-door within the city limits must be registered with the city and obtain a permit. They are also required to have a background in selling products or services door-to-door. Residents who are in doubt as to whether a business, charity or organization is legitimate should ask for a permit, according to the Fort Scott Police Department...

Tri-Valley Developmental Services Executive Director Tim Cunningham is seeking the support of Bourbon County Commissioners in the state's Medicaid managed care debate. Cunningham recently asked commissioners to sign a resolution to encourage Gov. Sam Brownback to, "carefully consider any change in the Medicaid or health care provisions for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities" as affected by his KanCare plan and to "remove long-term care services from said persons from the purposed managed care plan.". ...

We have completed our first full week of the wrap-up (veto) session and we were fairly productive in the Senate. We were able to pass the Senate version of the Omnibus Budget on Tuesday, the redistricting maps on Wednesday and the new Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) plan Thursday. The following information is provided for these three major issues:...

100 YEARS AGO (1912) The Old Oaken Bucket -- filled to the brim with cold, clear, purity, no such water nowadays. Bring back the old days with a glass of Coca-Cola. It makes one think of everything that is pure and wholesome and delightful. Bright, sparkling, teeming with palate joy -- it's your soda fountain Old Oaken Bucket...

This was sent to me by a friend. A LICK AND A PROMISE "I'll just give this a lick and a promise," my mother said as she quickly mopped up a spill on the floor without moving any of the furniture. "What is that supposed to mean," I asked as in my young mind I envisioned someone licking the floor with his or her tongue...

April was a busy month for the Pawnee 4-H Club. Pawnee members have been gearing up for the 2012 county fair by attending project meetings, taking educational tours and participating in area competitions. On Tuesday, April 10, members held their monthly meeting at the 4-H building on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds...

Joshua J. Budd has been selected as Fort Scott Community College's 2012 Outstanding Sophomore. To be considered for the award, applicants had to meet certain eligibility requirements. These included being a sophomore with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, eligible to walk at graduation and be degree-seeking. Four finalists were chosen from 16 students who submitted applications for the award...

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year will be presented to Fort Scott Christian Heights senior Theresa Schafer. This is the first time a local student has earned the recognition. The $2,500 scholarship will be presented at the Christian Heights awards ceremony by Megan Felt, a Fort Scott P.E.O. FU Chapter member. Felt has collaborated with Schafer on student-developed projects at the Lowell Milken Center for the last five years...

Bronson OES Culture Club met May 1 at the home of Geri Reeder. President Julia Ann Rhoton opened with the thought, "There absolutely is no substitute for preparation." Retta Smith led the club collect and Betty Camac, the flag salute. Secretary Erma Eastwood read the April minutes and Treasurer Geri Reeder gave her report...

Matthew and Erica Smith and siblings Reece and Cass Smith, all of Protection, Kan., are pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother, Case Henry Smith, at 3:18 p.m. May 3, 2012 at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt. Case weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth...

Ryan and LaToyia Forester, Garland, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Grant Johnathon Forester at 4:26 p.m. May 5, 2012. He weighed 8 pounds, 8.5 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are John Segebartt, Hepler, Kan., and Lisa Graham, Springfield, Mo...

Alica and Justin Woods, and siblings Shailee Moran Colten and Katina Woods, Kincaid, Kan., are pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother, Kaiden Kurt Woods, at 11:22 p.m. May 5, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Les Wagner, Moran; Keith Walsh, Girard...

Josh and Holly Rushing, Hume, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Rhyder Hayes Rushing at 3:22 p.m. May 7, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces at birth.

LINN VALLEY -- Jayhawk-Linn won the Three Rivers League Golf Tournament by 23 strokes here Monday as all six of its players finished in the top 12. The Jayhawks shot a four-man score of 353 followed by Pleasanton at 376. Uniontown finished with a score of 431...

Fort Scott High's golf team leapfrogged Coffeyville and Independence and finished second in the final Southeast Kansas League golf standings as a result of winning their home tournament at Woodland Hills Golf Course Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers shot 329 as a team, finishing 3 strokes ahead of Independence. ...