Stories from Friday, July 26, 2013

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Maberry, 91, of Fort Scott, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Guest Home Estates. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1922, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Jesse E. and Hazel E. (Scott) Maberry. She married Rollie Ray Maberry Aug. 10, 1946 in Girard, Kan. He preceded her in death Feb. 27, 1990...

Joseph Daniel Eck, 86, of Girard, Kan., died Wednesday morning, July 24, 2013 at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Lathrop, Mo., the son of Jerry and Ruth (Holt) Eck. He married Wilma Jean Rea June 2, 1949 in Mound City, Kan. Wilma Jean survives of the home...

Enrollment, shopping for school supplies and homework are right around the corner as another school year approaches and experts encourage students and their families to set routines that can be followed during another year of learning. Patty Smilie, counselor at Fort Scott High School, said it is important for parents to establish routines with their children's study habits early in their lives so they will grow accustomed to the schedule...

Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker will be the recipient of the "Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award" at the tenth annual Gordon Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity this Oct. 4-5 in Fort Scott. The Gordon Parks Celebration, a component of the Gordon Parks Museum/Center, was created in 2004 by Fort Scott Community College to honor Fort Scott native Gordon Parks, noted photographer, writer, musician, and filmmaker...

The Dig Into Summer reading program is held from 10 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday at the library. The final session is Aug. 7. The final Saturday Summer Reading Program session is at 10 a.m. Saturday.