Stories from Tuesday, August 14, 2012

100 YEARS AGO (1912) Yesterday was the 12th birthday of young Ernest McFadden, son of F.M. McFadden, who lives at 203 Heylman St. He was locked in the house at that number last evening, after he had retired, and was left alone by his parents who expected to be gone but a few moments. ...

Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide loving care and support to patients with life limiting or terminal illnesses. Volunteers do not need a medical background or experience as a hospice volunteer, but must possess qualities that would bring peace and comfort to Mercy's Hospice patients...

Approximately 28 percent of registered Bourbon County voters participated in the Aug. 7 primary, according to Monday's official ballot canvass. The three Bourbon County Commissioners spent Monday morning certifying the election results from the primary elections last week...

While collections were a little shy of the anticipated goals, organizers of last week's American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive said they were pleased with the outcome of the event. Eighty units of blood were collected on Thursday, the first day of the two-day drive, while 30 units were donated on Friday. ...

By Angelique McNaughton The Fort Scott Tribune An annual state audit revealed a $1.5 million miscalculation in Bourbon County's assessed property valuation for 2012, affecting projected budgets for five taxing entities, including the county's. The clerical error amounted to a higher property valuation for the county, which led to an expected increase in revenue for the coming fiscal year. ...

The weather was in mid-season form as Fort Scott High School's football team conducted an evening practice on the FSHS practice field Monday evening. October-like temperatures in the upper 70s greeted athletes on the first day of fall sports practices allowed under Kansas State High School Activities Association rules...

A steady stream of youngsters and adults flowed into Mercy Hospital Saturday for the first Children's Health and Safety Fair. Along with a variety of emergency vehicles and first responders, screenings for blood pressure, advice on healthy eating and provider displays showing services offered, there was also a teddy bear clinic where kids could bring their sick or injured stuffed animals or dolls. About 150 youngsters took advantage...

Special to the Herald-Tribune Pvt. Nathan Stone graduated from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on July 4, 2012. He graduated with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. He is currently at AIT training at Fort Eustis, Va. Pvt. Stone is a 2010 graduate of Bronaugh High School, Bronaugh, Mo...

The family of Sophia Olive will honor her 90th birthday with a celebration Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center, in Nevada. All family and friends are encouraged to stop by and help her celebrate...

Darrell and Jeanne Howard would welcome the presence of friends and family at a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children and grandchildren. A reception will take place at the Garland Community Center, Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m...

Jennifer Peters and Matt Gorman announce their engagement and plans to be married in May 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. Bride-elect Peters is the daughter of Sheldon and Pam Peters, Surprise, Ariz., and Wayne and Peg Thorpe, Fort Scott. Prospective-groom Gorman is the son of David and Patty Gorman, Fort Scott...

This column is going to be about "leg cramps, Charlie horse, or any kind of body cramp." These cramps seem to be attracted to older people, better known as "senior citizens." Some younger people get them, but not very often. I can remember when I was younger, I would occasionally get a leg cramp, but it wasn't any thing that I couldn't handle...

It's quite common for a person with Alzheimer's to become very attached or even a shadow to the primary caregiver. That doesn't mean you have to provide the stimulation all of the time. Try these ideas: You may want to try a "sit and fit" variety if your loved one is less mobile, so they can remain seated while doing some exercise. (Extension has a couple of easy, sitting exercises.)...

Galen Edward McKibben, 75, of Greenwood, Ark. entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at St. Edward's Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Ellery, Ill.,to the late John and Mildred McKibben. He attended Community Freewill Baptist Church in Pocola, Okla. ...

Pauline Louise Lyman, age 86, a resident of Bronson, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kan. There was cremation. A private service will be held in Los Osos, Calif. Local services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Bronson Chapel, 501 Pine, Bronson, Kan...

Robert Lee Fulk, 49, Redfield, was arrested at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office for criminal damage to property (domestic) and disorderly conduct (domestic) and is still being held at this time. Dakota Wayne Marmon, 20, Fort Scott, was arrested at 5 p.m. Sunday by the Fort Scott Police Department for possession of drug paraphernalia and is still being held at this time...

The Uniontown 4-H Club held its monthly meeting Friday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. There were 12 members present. The group toured the different buildings during the fair to show their fair exhibits to one another. Each member chose their favorite exhibit and gave a short talk about their project and the awards received while exhibiting during the fair. ...