Stories from Friday, August 17, 2007

OMAHA, Neb. -- There are over 5 million antique quilts in need of restoration estimates Nancy Kirk of The Kirk Collection in Omaha, NE. But there are less than three dozen quilt restorers working professionally around the country. Kirk is determined to change those odds and save more quilts by training the next generation of quilt restorers at two workshops in September in Nebraska...

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- After the problems alfalfa has had in many areas of Kansas this year -- including freeze injury, insect infestations, and flooding -- many stands were severely damaged or destroyed. It's time now to start getting ready to establish new stands of alfalfa this fall, according to K-State Research and Extension crop production specialist Jim Shroyer...

Dawn Danley-Nichols, a law student at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, was recently invited to join the Northern Kentucky Law Review as an associate editor. An invitation to join the Northern Kentucky Law Review is a prestigious honor extended to only the top 15 percent of second and third year law students. ...

In need of aspiring Eagle Scouts and community minded troops to establish freedom monuments Boy Scouts working toward Scouting's highest rank, Eagle, always search for a service project that has meaning for their community and for themselves, something that will be appreciated now and in the future...

RENO/Christian Newswire -- The new Foundation Building Campaign Workshop series held between Sept. 5 and 29 will bridge the gap between churches and their vision of growth. Presented by a consulting firm experienced with Christian nonprofit development, the nationwide series will equip leaders with the tools necessary to implement their own building campaign...

Members of the Diamond Community Church were happy to have their pastor, Steve Muhota, back from an extended mission trip to Kenya, Africa. His message in Sunday's scripture was "Thanksgiving to God Because of the Generosity of the Saints," was taken from 2 Corinthians 9:10-15. ...

After almost a year without a permanent pastor, First Baptist Church has selected Rev. Tim Davish to become their spiritual leader. Davish started approximately a month ago after moving to Fort Scott from Ohio. The 49-year-old has lived in Ohio his entire life, growing up in New Miami, Ohio, a small town in the southwestern part of the state...

The Fort Scott Tiger Football Squad will be conducting its annual Red/White Scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 24 at Frary Field. As in past years, freshmen will start at 6 p.m. and the varsity/junior varsity will scrimmage in various combinations following. Admission to the scrimmage will be a bottle of water or a sports drink...

Fort Scott Community College officials are considering a partnership with a state agency that would, in the near future, help to create area jobs and expand the local economy. During the FSCC Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, FSCC President Clayton Tatro discussed with the board a potential partnership between the college and the Kansas Small Business Development Center...

Guests at the 18th annual Capture the Spirit Gala will be honored with a special guest appearance by the star of a well-known reality television show at this year's event. Also appearing will be a Fort Scott native and cousin of the Butler, Mo.-born banker/actor, Mercy Health Center Marketing and Development Director Carla Farmer said...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It will likely be next year before Kansas City voters decide whether to reverse last year's passage of a light rail plan. Mayor Mark Funkhouser had hoped for a vote in November, but said other considerations made Funkhouser and Councilman Ed Ford proposed an ordinance on Thursday, calling for a Nov. 6 vote, but Funkhouser acknowledged the ordinance is unlikely to pass...

Jonne Dee Carpenter, 82, resident of Kansas City, Mo., died of complications resulting from Alzheimer's on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at the Seasons Care Center in Kansas City, Mo. Jonne was born Aug. 14, 1925, in Rich Hill, Mo. Graveside funeral services for Jonne Carpenter will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Scott...

100 YEARS AGO (1907) C.F. Miller carries the finest line of elegant driving wagons, road wagons, surries and spring wagons. Easy terms and prices always the lowest commensurate with good quality.--North side of Market Square, Fort Scott, Kansas. The hunters in Kansas are having a hard time these days on account of the watchfulness of the game warden. ...