Stories from Thursday, June 9, 2011

As the wheat in Bourbon County continues to mature, corn is planted and beans are being put into the ground, grain storage issues need to be considered. Growers should think about what can be done to prevent insect invasion and grain loss. It is estimated that grain insects and mold can easily cause producers to lose an estimated 10 cents a bushel...

Foreign investors who buy, sell or hold a direct or indirect interest in agricultural lands in the United States are reminded that they are required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to report their holdings and transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture...

This week's Market Minute will focus on two fun upcoming market events. Saturday, June 11, the Spring Festival, will feature organic gardener Randy Gregg, conducting a cooking demonstration with seasonally locally grown produce from the market. Randy has gardened all his life -- as a child with his grandma. He loves to cook, has worked as a baker, participated the past three years in the Fort Scott Forks and Corks and taught cooking classes at Life + Style...

To the Editor: This year we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Good Ol' Days with a festival that surpassed our expectations! Good Ol' Days is an event that brings our community together in various venues to experience some great entertainment, allows an opportunity for different groups and organizations to earn money, and mostly provides an opportunity for our citizens to have a lot of fun. ...

The Bourbon County Chapter of the American Red Cross announced that beginning June 20 free fans will be available for qualifying individuals or families. These fans will be disbursed to families or individuals in the Bourbon County area as part of the Westar Energy Fan Program...

The Osaga Historical Society met May 23 with four members present. The president called the meeting to order. The regular order of business was conducted. The 2012 calendars are ready for the alumni banquet. These, plus 2011 calendars, will be for sale in the Osaga room. They have old pictures of Fulton on them. Other buiness was conducted. The meeting closed...

Seven members were present at the May 26 meeting in the Fulton Community Center. The meeting was called to order and regular business conducted. It was reported that part of the supplies for the sale on June 4, are ready. Pies will be made on June 3...

A total of 87 alumni, family and friends enjoyed the 81st Annual Richards-Stotesbury, Mo., Schools Reunion and Banquet May 28 at the Buck Run Community Center. The Community Center was opened before the catered meal for the alumni to visit and view school photos and memorabilia. The invocation was given by Eugene Winter...

Nellie Mae Carpenter, 86, resident of Fort Scott, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Medicalodges of Fort Scott. She was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of Ed and Nellie Zimmerman Lawrence. Nellie married William A. "Bill" Carpenter in November of 1942. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2003...

OSAGE CITY -- ikan, a consortium of independent living centers, headed by Prairie Independent Living Center (PILR), has funds available to purchase assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision and are age 55 or older. Individuals interested in obtaining assistive technology must live in one of the 76 counties covered by ikan and fill out an application. Additional funds are also available for individuals interested in receiving orientation and mobility services...

Tagalong to Heaven Inc. is sponsoring a bake and barbecue donation-only fundraiser for Joplin from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 18. The event will be held in the Tractor Supply parking lot near the roadside, 2420 S. Main. Homemade pastries and baked goods will be available. A trailer will be on site collecting clean, gently used clothing in all sizes in plastic bags...

The EPOCH Group, a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, will be opening a Medical Claims and Call Center Operation in Fort Scott. The service center that previously housed CIGNA/Great West will open July 5 and is located at 2801 S. Horton. Initially, the company plans to hire up to 20 data entry and claims processors to adjudicate claims for its parent company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City...

By Ruth Campbell The Fort Scott Tribune Due to the sluggish economy and especially high gas prices, Good Shepherd Thrift Store is going out of business. Founder Mahlon Stucky said plans are to stay open through the rest of this month. Signs up in the donation area say no more contributions will be taken...

Results from Dance Fort Scott, a new event at this year's Good Ol' Days festival, were recently released. Photos to the left show some of the winners. 5--10 year old First: Malia Reeves (Chanute) Second: Berkley Wood, Kerigan Reynolds, Keiko Chen, Rylan Mason and Ava Witt (Fort Scott)...

MANHATTAN -- Read Gleason of the Uniontown FFA Chapter is a finalist for the Kansas FFA State Star in Ag Placement, which will be awarded Friday during the final session of the 83rd Kansas FFA Convention. The State Star in Agribusiness honors a member who manages his or her own agribusiness...

The Bourbon County Relay for Life chapter, which works to raise money for the American Cancer Society, has several events planned over the next week as it prepares for the traditional all-night walk and fundraiser June 17-18 at Frary Field north of Fort Scott High School...

Three Penn State University students found themselves a long way from home this past week as they pedaled through Fort Scott on their way across the country. Aboard 10-speed bicycles, Steve Linde, Lyle Ressler and Jody Essick started their sojourn in San Diego, Calif., May 11, and plan to stop in Ocean City, N.J. As of June 3, they had ridden 1,800 miles and averaged 80-90 miles a day. The trip, which will span 3,000 miles when it's done, will last about six weeks...

For the second time in as many attempts, the Fort Scott Community Visioning Committee has been awarded Public Square Community accreditation. Public Square accreditation began in 2007 as a way validate and market high-performing communities to potential residents, businesses, investors and visitors. ...