Monthly Archives: April 2018
Sports Physicals Offered
Mercy Clinic Sports Physical Dates Announced
Free- or reduced-cost physicals only offered on specific dates
Fort Scott, Kan (April 19, 2018) – School isn’t even out but Mercy Clinic physicians and providers are already gearing up for fall.
That’s because every May, Mercy Clinics set aside specific dates when middle school and high school students walk-in for a reduced-cost or free sports physical.
Mercy Clinic Fort Scott will offer $10 sports physicals in suite A of the clinic on Wednesday, May 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and the $10 rate is available only on this date.
Mercy Clinic Linn County will hold the free annual sports physical clinic on Saturday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to noon at 11155 Tucker Rd. in Pleasanton. Sports physicals are free on this date only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 913-352-8379 or toll-free at 877-336-3729.
In the case of the reduced-cost physicals, the $10 fee is donated back to the student’s school activity fund. In 2016, the clinic was able to donate $2,400 to local schools to help with equipment or supply purchases.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association requires students who plan to participate in extracurricular activities to have a current physical on file.
According to Mercy Clinic Fort Scott director Michelle Bruner, “The physicals ensure that the student is healthy to participate.
The students receive a thorough physical exam to be sure there are no signs of heart disease or other health-related issues that would cause problems playing sports and being physically active.”
Bruner added, “The clinic staff considers it a privilege to offer this service to students. By volunteering our time, we are able to pass the benefit right on to the schools in our service area.”
Obituary of Cindy Kay Garrett
Cindy Kay Garrett, age 60, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott.
She was born October 26, 1957, in Quincy, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Keith Garrett, Sr. and Martha Sue Ratterree Garrett.
She attended Fort Scott schools and later managed several area businesses including the produce manager for IGA.
Cindy was a social butterfly and was always the life of the party. She loved music and knew all the words to countless songs and also knew the bands who performed them. Along with her love for music, Cindy was also a talented dancer. Cindy also had a love of nature and enjoyed fishing and feeding the birds. Above all, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Chris Leach, of Gardner, Kansas and her daughter, Nikki Meisenheimer and husband, Grant, of Lawrence, Kansas and two grandchildren, Brycen and Flora. Also surviving are her brother, Robert Garrett, Jr., of Sugar Creek, Missouri and two sisters, Vicki Sauerwein, of Ft. Scott and Norma Brock, of Independence, Missouri and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and Robert K. and Martha Sue Garrett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, April 23 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cindy Garrett Memorial Fund and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Flags At Half-Staff For Barbara Bush
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of First Lady Barbara Bush
Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and the proclamation of President Donald J. Trump, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
“When I worked in the Bush White House I had the pleasure of getting to know Barbara. She was truly a remarkable woman and an inspiration to all,” said the Governor. “As one of only two women to be the wife and mother of a President, her legacy will live on. The Bush family is in our prayers.”
In accordance with the White House proclamation, the flag should be flown at half-staff beginning today until sundown on the day of Mrs. Bush’s interment.
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New Tourism Sign Coming To Downtown Fort Scott
An unsightly part of Skubitz Plaza is being redeveloped by the City of Fort Scott to showcase a sign that depicts the city’s history.
The plans were approved by the city commissioners Tuesday evening.
Plans are for all parts to be completed by the Good Ol Days annual celebration, the end of May this year.
Two brick planters on Old Fort Boulevard at the north end of Main Street have been repeatedly hit by vehicles turning right.
“We’ve repaired it a number of times,” Rhonda Dunn, the city’s community development director said.
“This has been a long-term project for several years,” she said.
Serendipitously, a proposal for a new sign for tourism came along, she said.
“There is no downside to this,” Dunn said. “The broken planter will be gone and a new by-ways sign will go up.”
The new Frontier Military Historic Byway sign panels will depict the history of Fort Scott and some tourism highlights as well.
The place where the western planter is currently will be an open space, the eastern planter will be removed also, then the by-ways sign installed, just slightly to the east.
City workers will remove and salvage brick that can be reused, Dunn said.
To view click on the links below, then click on the image to enlarge:
The Bourbon County Master Gardeners tend to the planters in Fort Scott’s downtown area as a community project.
“The master gardeners will remove plants from the planters, ” Dunn said.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 18
Obituary Of Nadine “Dee” Moderhak
Nadine Louise “Dee” Moderhak, 88, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2018, at the Franklin House.
She was born August 5, 1929, in Denver, Colorado, and was the adopted daughter of Harry K. and Maude Cleva (Hardin) DuVall.
She married Gordon Moderhak May 30, 1964, in Westminster, Colorado. He preceded her in death September 23, 2006.
Dee bequeathed her body to the KU School of Medicine, and she requested that there be no services.
Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Ministerial Alliance Offers Transient Assistance
FortScott.Biz is doing a series of features on United Way of Bourbon County Grant recipients.
The Bourbon County Ministerial Alliance is a recipient of a grant from United Way.
Following is an interview with Allen Schellack, treasurer for the alliance.
He can be reached at [email protected]
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
What service do you provide to our community?
The Hospitality Fund is designed to extend physical assistance to persons and/or families traveling through Fort Scott that have no other resources and need help to reach their destination. The fund also meets physical needs of the residents of Bourbon County.
The alliance coordinates area nursing home services, Thanksgiving and Easter Services, Fort Scott High School Baccalaureate Service, and “See You At The Pole” Services.
How many people are served?
We usually assist an average of 45 persons/families a year.
Service hours?
The Hospitality Fund is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Dept. under the guidelines of the Ministerial Alliance. Therefore, help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also, a board member can be contacted any time by the police dept. or a local church not a part of the Alliance for assistance.
What percentage of your budget is the United Way Grant?
The Hospitality Fund is funded 100% by The United Way. Our other services are funded through annual membership dues and private donations.
The board members are:
Rev. Don Flanner – President
Rev. Tyler Whipkey – Vice President
Rev. Steve Cole – Secretary
Rev. Allen Schellack – Treasurer
China Intends to Place High Tariff On Sorghum
Governor Colyer Calls for China to Cease Unfair Trading Practices
“The announcement of China’s intent to place a nearly 179 percent tariff on U.S. sorghum will have a devastating effect on the Kansas agriculture industry and thus the Kansas economy.
Kansas is the top sorghum producer in the United States – in the last 3 years, Kansas exported nearly $416 million in sorghum to China. Any effort to restrict the ability to export sorghum directly hits the pocketbook of farmers across Kansas.
Foreign market access is critical to Kansas agriculture at all times, but especially when our farmers are dealing with challenges brought on by low commodity prices and extreme weather conditions. Instead of targeting fairly traded U.S. exports, China should immediately stop its unfair trading practices.
“I have already spoken to our partners at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture this morning. They are working diligently on this issue. As Governor, I will continue to fight alongside the Kansas congressional delegation for our agricultural industry and will find a meaningful solution to this issue. Kansas farmers cannot afford a delay in action.”
Governor Signs Bill; Calls on Legislature to Fix Error
TOPEKA – Governor Colyer today signed Sub. Senate Bill 423, appropriating an increase of more than $500 million in K-12 funding over the next five years, at a ceremony at Seaman High School in Topeka.
The bill, which aims to provide adequate and equitable funding for all Kansas schools, was passed by the legislature moments before they adjourned their regular session in early April.
“Kansas wants to lead the way in education,” said the Governor. “I’m very proud to sign this legislation as it means more money in the classroom, more accountability measures and a focus on student outcomes. Most importantly, it keeps our schools open without raising taxes on hardworking Kansas families.”
The Governor also called on the Legislature to fix the error that inadvertently decreased expenditures to schools by $80 million. “It’s important that we get this right,” said the Governor.
Governor Colyer was joined by several legislators including president of the Seaman School Board, Chairman Fred Patton, and Representative Brenda Dietrich.
The Governor has now signed 57 bills into law this session. By law, the Kansas governor has 10 calendar days to sign bills into law, veto bills or allow bills to become law without his signature.
FSHS Thespians Selected To Perform In Scotland
The Fort Scott High School Theatre Department, under the direction of FSHS Thespian Director Angie Bin, has been selected to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF).
Each August, Edinburgh, Scotland becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches.
The Fringe Festival includes over 3,000 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run.
Fort Scott High School’s performance will be showcased as a part of AHSTF in the summer of 2019.
Fort Scott High School, recognized for its entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors, made up of college theatre professionals, to represent our community as part of the 2018 AHSTF program.
The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.
While in Scotland, AHSTF’s professional Technical Team ensures that the company’s lighting, sound, and property needs are addressed.
WorldStrides, the nation’s oldest and largest student travel company, will be making the travel arrangements for each high school group. The trip includes two days in London, England and ten days in Edinburgh in August of 2019.
A parent meeting for all FSHS performing art students interested in traveling and their parents will be held April 24 at 7:45 p.m. in Room 401 at the High School.
Contact: Angie Bin, 60-719-9622, [email protected]
Wanted: Expired Prescription Drugs for Disposal
Drug-Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28
On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications to the parking lot of Mercy Convenient Care at 1624 S. National for free, anonymous, “no questions asked” disposal.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is made possible through the partnership of Bourbon County Sherriff’s Department, the Fort Scott Police Department and Mercy Hospital Pharmacy.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.