Stories from Friday, November 24, 2006

For those people who have a "tech head" -- or in layman's terms, a technology enthusiast -- on their Christmas wish list this year, the choices today are plentiful. In this world of ever-changing technology, there are a wide variety of options to choose from when considering the perfect gift for that special technologically-advanced person. ...

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce agreed with the city commission's decision to demolish the Miller and Nelson block buildings. However, the president of a local restoration company blasted commissioners for their ruling. Fallout continued to trickle in from the public about the commission's decision on Nov. 7, voting 4-1 to command staff to proceed in tearing down the structures...

Wilma Laurine Wheeler, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott Medicalodge, died early Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott. She was born August 4, 1914 in Oak Hill, Kansas the daughter of Ferd A. Buck and Carrie M. Smith Buck. Wilma was valedictorian of her Miltonvale Rural High School class. ...

Jack "Pops" Collins, age 73, of Fort Scott, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at his home. He was born March 24, 1933 in Ardmore, Oklahoma the son of Jack A. and Mallie Holbrook Collins. He married Joan Freer on February 5, 1954, in Belleville, Illinois. ...

BAILEY -- Prince Sebastian Eugene Xavier Bailey, a boy, was born at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Mercy Health Center to parents Tena Dawn Rico and Jerry Dean Bailey, Fort Scott. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth. He joins siblings Pixie Gage, Allvra Ruppert and Daymiyana Rico, in loving memory of uncle, Chris Rico. ...

TUCKER -- Kyleigh Ann Cherie Tucker, a girl, was born at 5:51 p.m. on Thursday, November, 23, 2006 at Mercy Health Center, to parents Laura and Daniel Tucker, Fort Scott. She weighed 5 pounds, 11.5 ounces at birth. She joins siblings John Tucker and Alexis Becker. ...