Stories from Wednesday, February 13, 2008

LeROY -- Southern Coffey County swept Pleasanton here Tuesday night in a Three Rivers League basketball doubleheader. Titan girls took a 61-30 victory while SCC boys prevailed 58-38. Southern Coffey County's girls (8-0 TRL, 18-0 overall) have yet to lose this season and are league champions for the second time in four years...

The upgrades in security at the Bourbon County Courthouse continued Tuesday as carpenters began remodeling the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office has always been a place where the public could walk in and talk with deputies or the sheriff. ...

A group of local students will reveal to area residents the finesse that has secured them a performance at an annual music educator's in-service. The Fort Scott High School Orchestra, whose members have been chosen to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) concert on Feb. 29 in Wichita, will perform for area residents at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St...

The Internal Revenue Service says more than 1,280 Bourbon county residents have taken advantage of the earned Income Tax Credit and received a total of more than $2.5 million on their 2006 federal income tax returns. That's an average of $1,960 per person...

Stephanie Lawhorn, a cardiologist in the Kansas City area, is ready to teach women how to live healthier lives. Lawhorn, a physician who practices cardiology and internal medicine in Lawrence and Overland Park in Kansas and in Kansas City and Lee's Summit in Missouri, has more than 25 years of experience in her chosen profession. ...

Belva Mae Chanove, 74, Salina, KS, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at the Salina Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born Nov. 5, 1933 in Nevada, Mo., to Ben Hightower Poland and Elsie Mae Compton Poland. She was married to Otis W. Wright on Feb. 16, 1953 in Fort Scott, and this union produced three children. Belva later married Milton L. Chanove, Jr., on Oct. 23, 1965, and this union produced one child...

James Carrol Noble, age 77, a resident of Bronson, Kansas, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Bronson, Kansas, the son of Donald James Noble and Ruby Ensminger Noble. He served with the United States Navy. Carrol had been employed by the Bronson Locker for many years. He was a member of the Paint Creek Church of the Brethren and the Bronson Masonic Lodge...

Carol June Thompson, age 77, resident of 744 S. Margrave, Fort Scott, Kansas, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Godfrey, Kansas, the daughter of George Lockwood and Mildred Church Lockwood. Carol married Harold Thompson on June 21, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1984...

"Going green" is a topic discussed from the local level to national politics. There are many things we can do daily to promote a "greener," more environmentally friendly household. Following are some steps consumers can take with the routine task of grocery shopping. Besides helping the environment, you will also save some money, adding a little extra green to the wallet!...

100 YEARS AGO (1908) The Missouri Pacific railroad company has abolished the telegraph office at Devon, nine miles northwest of the K.&D., and the people of that town will hold an indignation meeting Saturday afternoon to protest against the company's action. ...