Stories from Sunday, August 27, 2006

by Colette Lefebvre Herald-Tribune Nevada, Mo. -- Tammy Lynn Stump was only 17 years old when she was murdered in August 1986. Her body was reportedly discovered by the owners of the 71 motel, Nevada. According to the reports at that time, 34-year-old Robert Lee Bush of El Dorado Springs, Mo., checked into the 71 motel on Aug. ...

Herald-Tribune CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. -- A 19-year-old Fort Scott man led Crawford County law enforcement authorities on a car chase then fled on foot before being arrested early Thursday. Daniel L. Miller was arrested in connection with felony fleeing to elude, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting an open container, obstructing legal process, criminal damage to property, driving with suspended license, illegal registration, no proof of insurance and littering. ...

Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- Fort Scott National Historic Site will conduct a series of demonstrations and educational programs on Sept. 2-4 in celebration of Labor Day. On Saturday, Sept. 2, rangers and volunteers will participate in "Living History," a series of programs that demonstrate various activities that took place at the fort in the 1840s...

By Jason E. Silvers Herald -- Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- The Keyhole Youth Center in Fort Scott is getting a facelift before the facility opens its doors to area youth next week. The center, located at 1002 S. Main St., Fort Scott, is a safe haven and recreational center for area teenagers that opened in 1992. ...

By Michael Glover Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- Twenty-two days after a boating accident sent Fort Scott teen Leesa Peel to the hospital, area residents have donated money for the family to help them cover the resulting expenses. About $1,000 have been generated so far through a fund-raiser and personal donations. Most of that money is sitting at City State Bank in a special account, named after Leesa, that was set-up by the family, Beverly Peel, Leesa's grandmother, said...

By Colette Lefebvre Herald-Tribune The American Lung Association's nationwide smoking ban initiative --plans to reduce the number of smokers in the nation by 2010 -- has not-so-subtly crept into Missouri and Kansas, so much so that smoking has become almost a secretive, guilty pleasure for many who smoke...

Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCaffree, Nevada, and Caleb, Shelby, Maddie and Carlie, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Allison Nicole McCaffree. Allison was born at 2:23 a.m., Aug. 22, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 21.5 inches...

Mildred Mary Haney, 80, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 24, 1926, in Macks Creek, Mo., to Charles Chester Eldred and Bertha Christine Jetter Eldred. She and Earl William Haney were married in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death in November 1966...

Charles O. Leamon, 86, of Fort Scott, Kan., formerly of Arma, Kan., passed away Thursday evening Aug. 24, 2006, at the Fort Scott Manor Nursing Home. He was born July 15, 1920, in Mound City, Kan., the son of Omer Orrendo and Morna Alvota Osburn Leamon. He married Mildred Lessen July 24, 1946, in Arma, Kan...

Hi neighbors. Can you imagine a world without technology? How about a day without traffic lights, coffee makers, televisions or computers. Can you envision that? Me neither. So when my television starts blinking, winking and falling asleep faster than I do, I get worried...

On Aug. 25, 1863, four days after the very successful destruction of Lawrence, the Abolitionist Capitol of Kansas, Order No. 11 was signed by Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Ewing and issued in the Union Military District of the Border as an immediate severe reprisal to Quantrill's Raid. ...

Since we were keeping the three grandkids from Garnett last week, we had an exercise in gardening, where they helped harvest the remaining onions and the potatoes. The 3-year-old grandson was excited as we dug the potatoes and the onions from the plot. He saw the dirt being turned over with the shovel and came up to me and said, "I want to dig a hole."...

The family of Lee and Eva Sparks will celebrate their parents' 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2006, in Kansas City. The former Eva Mahurin and Lee Sparks were married just three months after meeting and have lived, all but two years spent in Joplin, of their married lives, in Nevada...

Observing their 50th wedding anniversary in August are Bill and "Joy" Evans, of Nevada. Bill Evans and the former Janette "Joy" Long were married Aug. 30, 1956, in Altus, Okla. After eight years in the Air Force, the Evans settled in Nevada and have lived at the same residence since...

Mike and Carla Martin of Shamrock, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Martin, to Brad Newman, son of Mike and Kathy Newman, of Walker, Mo. The couple plan to wed Jan. 6, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Shamrock. The bride-elect graduated in 2003 from West Texas High School in Stinnett, Texas. She plans to graduate from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla., in December, with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education...

Lisa Williams and Russell Stuever, both of Guthrie, Okla., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The couple will wed in a small family ceremony on Sept. 9, 2006, in Edmond, Okla. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda and Eldon (Bear) Hall of Peculiar, Mo., and Ron and Jane Williams of Fort Scott. ...

Rachel Hardin and Eric Fast, both of Phoenix, Ariz., announce their plans to marry on Sept. 2, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, in Nevada, Mo. Parents of the couple are Bill and Marci Hardin, of Nevada, and Delton and Debbie Fast, of Nevada. Bride-elect Hardin received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Truman State University in 2003, and is currently attending Arizona State University, working toward her master's in education. ...

Terrie Lynn Rhoads Robinson and Robert Edmond Ives, along with their children and family, welcome the presence of friends as the couple exchange marriage vows on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at 5 o'clock, in the afternoon, at Oakton United Methodist Church, Oakton, Mo. A reception will immediately follow at the church. Directions to the church: from Lamar go west 4 miles to county road "J," turn left, 2 miles on the left...

Jessica Adams and Donovan Weber were married July 15, 2006, at The Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel at Powell Gardens, Kingsville, Mo. Sarah Knoll-Williams, Episcopal seminary student, Berkeley, Calif., celebrated the nuptials with the Honorable David Darnold, Nevada, in attendance...

By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Senior Jacob Lattimer scored three touchdowns and sophomore Alec Ramirez had an interception and a fumble recovery in Fort Scott High School's annual Red and White Scrimmage at Frary Field Friday night...

By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Fort Scott High School's volleyball team conducted its first Red and White Scrimmage Friday afternoon in the FSHS gymnasium, just a couple of hours before the football team held its annual scrimmage...

By Joe Warren Herald-Tribune NEVADA, Mo. -- The Cottey Comets have only two returners from last season's volleyball team but they're not your everyday sophomores. The pair coming back for the 2006 season happen to be All-Region-type players. Lindsay Rader and Hristina Denic both played at a high enough level as freshmen that they received postseason accolades...

By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- You're more likely to recognize Fort Scott Community College's assistant volleyball coaches than any of the players when the Greyhounds open the home portion of the schedule Wednesday night at Arnold Arena...

Herald-Tribune WEBB CITY, Mo. -- The Nevada Lady Tigers successfully began defense of their Southwest Conference crown by slipping past Webb City Friday, 5-4. Senior Anita van Rooyan led the way, winning in both singles and doubles for the second time in two matches as Nevada (1-1) earned their first victory of the 2006 campaign...