Stories from Friday, May 24, 2013

If you noticed the envelope in yesterday's Tribune, you might have wondered, 'What does the Salvation Army do in Fort Scott?' The short answer is, the Salvation Army (SA) provides emergency assistance to local families and allows children whose parents have a limited income to go to summer camp. The Salvation Army has launched a fundraising effort to continue to provide those services. Money raised through the envelope campaign will replenish SA resources that were drained last year...

Treasure hunting enthusiasts or maybe people who are just seeking a little fun, exercise and teamwork can lace up their shoes for an event Saturday sponsored by the Scottish Rite Temple and Buck Run Community Center. Organizers of the "Race for the Hidden Treasures of Fort Scott," set to begin at 11 a.m. ...

Tribute will be paid to the memory of fallen soldiers who served their country during Memorial Day services planned for Monday morning at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer on the steps of the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave., in honor of all American war veterans. The prayer will be led by the Rev. Kenton Van, pastor of First United Methodist Church...

Randy Joe Ivey, age 48, resident of Fort Scott, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home. He was born May 16, 1965, in Joplin, Mo., the son of Loyd Alton Ivey, Sr. and Barbara Davis Ivey. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1983. ...

David Lee Yates, age 66, Mound City, Kan. passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday May 25, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

EMPORIA -- Haley Felt's reaction to the final strike call of Thursday's Class 2-1A State Softball Tournament first-round game at Trusler Sports Complex here Thursday wasn't a shrug and a "That's the way things go" reaction. It was one of passion. She wanted that outside call. She and her teammates wanted this game...