Stories from Saturday, August 23, 2008

Hi neighbors. Pour some coffee and take time to throw these phrases out to your offspring and see what they have to say about them. Taken from a great Web-site; http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/phras..., these quotations are all associated with Shakespeare. ...

My good friend Mel Glenn (best man at my wedding) is a retired high school English teacher in Brooklyn who has also been a published writer of "adolescent literature" for many, many years. In a fairly recent letter, he asked me what it's like to live in a small town, because he was about to start writing a novel set in a midwestern burg, and it suddenly dawned on him that, aside from visiting us in Nevada, Mo., for a week one summer, and a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, he'd lived his whole life in Brooklyn. ...

A week ago, my youngest son and his wife went on a short trip. Their three daughters were left here in Fort Scott, and were shuttled back and forth between the grandparents. I had the girls, ages 14, 10, and 4, on Tuesday and Thursday. Thinking this was a good opportunity to see their Garnett cousins, ages 3, 9, and 5, we had a play day at their house. Things went so well, I announced we would all go to the Linn County Fair...

Eden Wayne Miler, 2 month old infant of Burns, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born June 6, 2008, in El Dorado, Kan., to Jaison Melvin Miler and Meghan Elyse Baldwin. Survivors include his mother, Meghan Baldwin, Burns, Kan.; his father, Jaison Miler, Burns, Kan.; one brother, Aries Baldwin, Burns, Kan.; maternal grandmother, Sherri Cook, El Dorado, Kan.; maternal grandfather, Paul Cook, El Dorado, Kan.; paternal grandparents, Daryl and Mary Herren, Bronaugh; paternal great-grandparents, George and Mazy Miler, Nevada, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.. ...

Aug. 20 There were reports of a vehicle in the Lawrence County area, a juvenile in the Richards area, a juvenile in the Nevada area, a fire in the Nevada area, a vehicle accident in the Deerfield area, a vehicle accident in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Bates County area, a vehicle accident in the Bronaugh area, suspicious activity in the Sheldon area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Sheldon area and a medical call in the Nevada area...

Aug. 19 An accident occurred at 1:33 p.m., at Hardee's parking lot, involving a car driven by Lorie L. Smith, of Nevada, and a van driven by Audrey N. Becker, of Hume, Mo. No injuries were reported. Aug. 21 An accident occurred at 10:37 a.m., at Sonic parking lot, involving a SUV driven by Denise L. Moss, of Walker, and a menu sign posted and a small table below the sign at Sonic. No injuries were reported...

Shelly Tucker and Zachary Bradley were married March 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 123 S. National, Fort Scott, with Steve MacArthur officiating. A reception was held at Lyon's Twin Mansions, 742 S. National, Fort Scott. The altar was decorated with candles, cala lilies and greenery. Crystal candlecups were prelit. A crystal glass unity candle also decorated the altar and both mothers lit the candles on the side. Music was provided by Lori Nelsen...

Mike and Debbie Judy and Jeff Judy will host a celebration in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Edwin and Marge Judy. The celebration, open to all friends and family, will take place Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Redfield Community Building, 312 North Pine, Redfield, Kan. Cake and punch will be served. Omission of gifts is requested...

Tommy and Colleen Reed, Rich Hill, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2008, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, 301 East Highland Avenue, Nevada. The celebration, open to all friends and family, will be hosted by their children and grandchildren, Anita and Steve Byers, Matt and Alyssa, Nevada, and Lori and Tom Mabe, Allison and Kyle, Overland Park, Kan...

Sheryl and Stan Mowry, Nevada, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary hosted by their children and grandchildren in the state of Washington. All 17 members of the family gathered at the Three Bears Lodge five miles from the entrance to Mt. Rainier to spend three days exploring the area and having a great time with each other...

Fort Scott, Kan. -- Dale Nimz, who was selected by Fort Scott and the Kansas State Historical Preservation Office to prepare the nomination of Fort Scott's downtown to be placed on the National Historic Register, will be meeting with the Phoenix Committee and the Bourbon County Historic Preservation Alliance to review his plans for the nomination. The meeting is open to the public, and an opportunity for public questions will be provided...

Fort Scott, Kan. -- The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the Fifth Annual Taste of Fort Scott, set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Liberty Theatre located at 114 S. Main. "This event is usually held in much larger communities, and we feel fortunate that the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is able to host this event," said Event Coordinator Martha Scott...

The USDA has recently approved certain acreage enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program to be eligible for haying and grazing through Sept 30. Before haying or grazing such land, CRP participants must get approval from the local FSA Office and a revised CRP Plan from NRCS. This emergency release is not affected by prior years managed haying and grazing that limit haying to every three years so even if CRP land was hayed last year it may be eligible under these emergency provisions...

Stockton, Mo. -- As many as 40 onlookers filled the courtroom in the Cedar County Courthouse in Stockton on Friday for a hearing before Circuit Judge James Bickel in the case of Michael Dean Pullin, 35, charged with three Class B felonies of child molestation in the first degree. ...

Fort Scott, Kan. -- Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner said he and other city officials do not intend to ban or censor a television network that plans to film a reality program next week in Fort Scott. "Absolutely not," Turner said Friday. "We don't believe in censorship of any kind."...

Fort Scott, Kan. -- Thirty years after legislation made it possible, a rehabilitation program that began in the Sixth Judicial District, encompassing Bourbon, Linn and Miami Counties, continues to help offenders find ways to become productive members of society...

Nevada, Mo. -- An exhibit featuring the works of local artist Gary Hawk at the Vernon County Arts Council's gallery ends Aug. 29. Arts Council secretary Ladine Casey said,"if you have not seen Gary Hawk's paintings, you have until Aug 29 at 4 p.m. This will be your last chance."...