Stories from Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Steven W. White, 53, St. Joseph, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born Aug. 27, 1960 in Fort Scott, Kan. He married Brenda Dillon on June 16, 1984. Steven was a radio DJ. Steven was preceded in death by his parents...

Henry Earl Bloesser, 74 of Independence, Mo., (formerly of Stotesbury, Mo.), died Sunday morning, Nov. 24, 2013 at the Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb. He was born Jan. 26, 1939 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Charles James Alfred "C.J." and Nellie Ida Brundige Bloesser...

Thanksgiving, Turkey Day, whatever someone wishes to call it, is Thursday and with that, the Tribune approached people around Fort Scott this week to ask them simply, "What are you thankful for this holiday season?" The following are some of their varied responses:...

ard of Education meeting earlier this month, Superintendent Dianne Gross discussed recent community concerns relating to bullying, as part of her superintendent's report. "I have sent to you all as board members some information about contacts that I've had with various people," Gross said. ...

Darcy Baldonado looks over her table of food products offered through Tastefully Simple, a national direct sales company that features more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods. Baldonado was one of about 50 vendors selling a variety of products at the fifth annual Fall Extravaganza Monday night at Fort Scott Middle School. Each year, the FSMS Very Involved Parents (VIP) organization hosts the event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school...

Pauline Ellen Armstrong, age 93, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday Nov. 25, 2013. Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to service time at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel...

Results of recent games played by Uniontown Junior High's girls' basketball teams: -- Thursday, the Eagles played at Northeast Junior High in Arma. The eighth-grade team won 21-18 as Megan Smith scored 8 points and Audrey Chaplin had 6. The seventh-grade team lost in overtime by a score of 10-8. Madeyln Ard and Anna Jefferies each scored 4 points for Uniontown...

Fort Scott Middle School's eighth-grade teams split with Independence Monday night at Buck Run Community Center. The "A" team lost 22-12 while the "B" team won 13-12. Reports from the seventh-grade games were not available at press time. The eighth-grade "A" team led 6-5 after one quarter but were unable to score in the second. After three periods, Independence led 22-10...

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M broke Fort Scott Community College's four-game winning streak Tuesday night at Arnold Arena, using several runs to take control and go on to an 86-61 victory.