Stories from Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868, by Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery...

After our supper at Emma Krumbee's, it was time to catch the bus out to the Central Wisconsin Airport to await the arrival of our "warriors." We arrived about 8:30 p.m., and the plane was supposed to arrive about 9:30 p.m. We were met at the door by members of the American Legion, Post No. 153, and escorted down to a special place just for the wives of our husbands to sit and wait for their arrival...

The start of the summer season is a good time to be reminded of the importance of being safe in the sun. Summer's arrival means it's time for picnics, trips to the pool and a spike in the number of sunburns. While a bronzed skin used to be desirable, we now know that exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun -- and from sunlamps and tanning beds -- may also cause eye problems, weaken the immune system and cause skin spots, wrinkles or "leathery" skin...

James Elliott Moore, 65, resident of rural Fort Scott, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Sept. 12, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Joseph N. Moore and Dorothy Elliott Moore. He received his bachelor's of arts degree from Southeast Missouri State at Cape Girardeau, Mo. ...

Myrle Dean Purdy, 78, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Louisburg Healthcare and Rehab. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pleasanton Chapel...

Chet "Sonny" Smith, 67, Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away on May 24, 2012, at home due to complications of pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Price Smith and Sarah Ellen (Brown) Smith. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Bette, and his granddaughter, Dakota of the home; his son Chad and wife Cheri and two stepsons, Brandon and Gage; his daughter Kelley Trammell and husband Dean and two stepsons, Morgan and Carson; his sister Marlene Hollis and her husband Frank of Lee's Summit, Mo.; his brother Richard Smith and wife Lynn of Fort Scott, Kan.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.. ...

Doris Beatrice Mack, 100, Fort Scott, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. She was born at the family home in Kansas City, Kan., on Sept. 30, 1911, the daughter of Arthur Green and Lena Joe (Horner) Simpson. She married Devney Mack Sr. Aug. 10, 1940, in Kansas City, Kan. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1985...

Aaron Thomas Duvall, 23, Fort Scott, was arrested by the Fort Scott Police Department at 10:51 a.m. Thursday on two Bourbon County warrants. He is still being held at this time with no bond. Henry Harrison Fennell, 21, Fort Scott, was arrested by the Fort Scott Police Department at 10:44 a.m. Thursday for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property. He is still being held at this time with no bond...

Chancy and Nancy L. Dizmang will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 4. Chancy Owen Dizmang married Nancy L. Hull on June 4, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran at the German block outside Paola, Kan. The couple's parents are Joe and Fredia Hauenstein and George and Mary Hull...

Bob and Joyce Love will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2012, at the First Church of God, 1115 E Wall St., Fort Scott, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. They were married on June 10, 1962, at the same location. They have one daughter, Michele Owenby; three sons, Brian Love and wife Loree Love, Jason Love and wife Kelly Love, and Galen Love and wife Melissa Love. They also have 11 grandchildren. Their children and grandchildren will be hosting the reception for them...

Tammy Vo and Ken Phu Nguyen, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Duc Daniel Nguyen at 7:18 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Mercy. Duc Daniel weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces at birth.

Eliza Beerbower and Georgio Oliver, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Korbyn James Oliver at 7 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Mercy. Korbyn James weighed 8 pounds and 13 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Terri and Sandy McDonald, Fort Scott, and Tonya and Larry Beerbower, Uniontown, Kan...

Kelli and Mitch Crystal, Uniontown, Kan., and siblings Haley Troutman and Tate Crystal are pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother Cord Owen Crystal at 7:56 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, at Olathe Medical Center. Cord Owen weighed 8 pounds and 4.1 ounces and measured 19 inches long at birth...

100 YEARS AGO (1912) Tonight at the Y.M.C.A. there will be a bowling tournament between Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Wichita, Hutchinson and Topeka. None of the out-of-town teams will actually come to Fort Scott. At the same time all the teams will bowl, and at the conclusion the scores will be telegraphed around. This is a new method, wherein several teams can bowl together and not go to the expense of making the trip...

On Memorial Day, we honor those who have paid a price for our freedom. President Lincoln said it most eloquently, "to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Our gratitude to those who have lost their lives and loved ones is overflowing. "We are the land of the free because of the brave."...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Fort Scott High School Junior Class, we would like to thank the many area businesses who donated money and products to the After Prom Party. The outstanding support we received from the community allowed us to host a fun-filled, safe event for approximately 180 students...

Lifeline Children's Services, a non-profit agency offering adoption services and ministry to orphans, has announced the establishment of an office in Topeka. The Hague-accredited agency will have social workers located around the state available to families who have decided to adopt through them...

MANHATTAN -- Superior academic achievements have earned nine Kansas State University students, including Fort Scott's Sterling Braun, recognition from the Division of Biology. Honors presented included the H. Henley Haymaker Outstanding Senior Award, which includes a plaque, a $500 scholarship and the recipient's name engraved on a collective plaque on display in the biology undergraduate studies office. ...

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, will conduct a town hall meeting in Fort Scott at 10:15 a.m. June 1 at the Heritage Park Pavilion. In case of bad weather, the gathering will be conducted at the Crooner's Lounge. Before the town hall, Roberts will receive a briefing on the "unsung hero" project at 9:45 a.m. the Lowell Milken Center, 4 S. Main St...

The Bronson Ruritan meeting was held Monday, May 21, at the Bronson Community Center. There were 19 members present and guest Marilyn Johnston. President Alan Stewart called the meeting to order. Julia Rhoton led the group in the song, "America." Prayer was given by Geraldine Reeder...

For the 13th year, Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer its annual Trailblazer workshop. The workshop exposes youngsters to the mission of the National Park Service -- caring for the nation's crown jewels. Kids who sign up will take part in an archaeological dig, work in the prairie and gain knowledge of methods used to preserve the buildings and artifacts of the fort. ...

Republican Kenny Clark, Garland, has filed for election for the office of Bourbon County Commissioner, second district. Also filing was incumbent Bourbon County Sheriff Ron Gray, a Republican. Local offices up for election are: Second district County Commissioner; third district County Commissioner; County Clerk; County Treasurer; County Attorney; Sheriff; register of deeds; all township treasurers and trustees; and republican and democrat committeepersons...

The Kansas School Nurse Organization has named school nurse Pam Brown as the Kansas School Nurse of the Year, USD 234 district officials announced on Friday. "I was very excited and felt really honored," Brown said. "That was very nice." Brown, who has been with the district for 25 years and is also a member of the school health council, works at Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School throughout the school year...

WICHITA -- Uniontown's track squad was represented by just two people at the Class 2A State Championship Meet this season and neither were able to medal in their events here Saturday. Junior Abby Dixon finished 13th in girls' discus with a mark of 92 feet, 7 inches. The winning mark was 127' 8' by Washington County senior Jordyn Alexander...

WICHITA -- Athletes from Linn County's area schools, Pleasanton and Jayhawk-Linn, returned from the Class 2A State Track and Field Championships with a total of three medals, all of them earned on Friday. Only three events involving county athletes were held Saturday with none resulting in a top-seven finish required to earn a medal...

Rienboldt brings home second medal with 4th-place finish in 1,600

Representatives from the Fort Scott Kansas National Education Association will meet today with USD 234 district officials for the third time this month to continue teacher contract negotiations for the 2012-2013 school year. Since the end of March, teachers and district officials have been negotiating contentious contract items -- including salary -- for the ensuing school year...

Americans are and "shall forever be" connected to the fallen by love and obligation, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Robert Arter told those attending a Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott. "It seems to me that in the 21st century ... there is a cultural divide between soldiers and civilians," Arter said Monday. People think technology will take care of the fighting with minimal casualties...

The Lowell Milken Center has awarded the prestigious Lowell Milken Center Fellowship to Jeff Rudkin of Bloomington, Ind., and Shekema Silveri of Jonesboro, Ga. Rudkin and Silveri will arrive in Fort Scott on June 3 for a week of collaboration with the center...

Ten players from area schools were named to the All-Three Rivers League Softball Team recently. Coming off a season in which it made its second consecutive appearance at the Class 2A State Tournament, league runner-up Jayhawk-Linn had three named to the First Team and two more chosen as Honorable Mention members. Uniontown, which finished in third place, had four on the First Team and one named Honorable Mention...

The owner of land the government is doing "due diligence" on for possible purchase to expand the National Cemetery is Jan Spencer. An article in Wednesday's edition of the Tribune misidentified her. The Tribune regrets the error.