Monthly Archives: December 2018

Obituary

Obituary of Ivan Bare

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Ivan L. Bare, age 88, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

He was born March 24, 1930, in Summerville, Kansas, the son of Carl Horace Bare and Bertha Mabel Kirk Bare.

Ivan served with the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 where he was stationed in Germany.  Following his military service, Ivan attended the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from there in 1956.  While attending Bible College, he met the love of his life, Norma Barber.  Ivan and Norma were married on June 4, 1954, at DeQuincy, Louisiana.

Ivan’s number one priority in life was bringing others to Jesus.  While still in college, he started the Bible Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri.  Later with a passion to preach the gospel message and with Norma by his side, Ivan went on to pastor churches in Beaumont, Texas; Tioga, Louisiana; Pleasanton, Kansas; Lincoln Nebraska; Emporia, Kansas; Ft. Scott, Kansas; Olathe, Kansas; Canyon City, Colorado and Eldorado Springs, Missouri.   He was currently a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Ft. Scott.  While with Grace Baptist, he played an active role in the church’s bus and youth ministry.  He was also instrumental in starting Faith Promise Missions.

Survivors include his daughter, Vana Rash and her husband, Glenn, of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Brandon, Brent and Brenna Sandoval and Garret Rash and two great-grandsons, Brendon and Cormac Sandoval.  Also surviving is his brother, Galen Bare and his wife, Emma, of Springfield, Missouri.

His wife, Norma, preceded him in death on February 23, 2016.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Sandoval, a brother, Frans Bare and a sister, Berniece Kirk.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 6th at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Tabernacle Missions Department and may be left in 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

Fort Scott Police Department

West Retires, Pickert Promoted in FSPD

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There are 20 people employed at the Fort Scott Police Department. One long-serving officer will retire and one will be promoted to replace him, according to the police chief.

“Shaun West is retiring on December 21, 2018,” Police Chief Travis Shelton said. “Jason Pickert has been promoted to Police Captain and will assume his new assignment upon Shaun’s retirement.”

Shaun West. Submitted photo.

Captain Shaun West began his career at the Fort Scott Police Department as a reserve officer in 1990.

In 1993 he was hired on full-time.

“I have been a reserve officer, patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain”, West said.

After 28 years in Bourbon County, West is retiring from the FSPD and has moved to Linn County.

“I have moved into Linn county where my wife is a deputy, my brother is a chief and my son is an officer,” he said.

“I will be looking for work that allows me time to spent with my grandchildren and to build a home on one of the lakes, which we have purchased property on,” he said.

Jason Pickert. Submitted photo.

Detective Sgt. Jason Pickert will be promoted to captain, upon West’s leaving.

Pickert has been with the Fort Scott Police Department 14 years.

Throughout this career, he has been an officer, detective, detective,   sergeant, and now captain.

Pickert said being in law enforcement has been enjoyable because of the people he works with.

“My fellow officers, dispatchers, and the firemen and EMT’s that we share a building with are all good people, that are fun to be around and that makes it easy to come to work every day,” Pickert said.

“Also, Law Enforcement is very interesting because you never know what type of call you will be responding to or what type of case you will be investigating.”

Pickert’s hometown is  Richmond, Kansas.

 

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Low-Cost Tree and Shrub Seedlings Now Available

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The Kansas Forest Service is offering low-cost conservation tree and shrub seedlings for purchase again this year. These seedlings are to be used in conservation plantings, such as home/livestock windbreaks, living snow fences, Christmas tree plantations, firewood lots, habitats for game birds and wildlife, barriers to reduce noise pollution, blocking ugly views, marking property lines and creating habitat for songbirds.

These plants are 1 or 2 years old, and their sizes vary from 5 to 18 inches, depending on species. Most of the trees are bare-root seedlings, however some are available as container-grown seedlings such as Ponderosa pine and Southwestern white pine. Some of the deciduous trees that are available include: bald cypress, black walnut, bur oak, cottonwood, hackberry, redbud, and sycamore. Shrubs available include American plum, chokecherry, lilac, and sand hill plum. This is not a complete listing of available trees and not all trees are recommended for this area.

The Kansas Forest Service also offers tree “bundles” for purchase. The Quail Bundle offers a variety of shrubs designed to attract quail, including American plum, fragrant sumac, golden current and chokecherry. It was created in cooperation with Quail Forever to provide excellent food and habitat for upland bird species in eastern Kansas.

If you are interested in supporting pollinators, there are several shrub and tree species also designated to be of particular importance for butterflies, moths, bees, or other insect pollinators. Some are considered to be nectar sources, while others are larval host plants.

Not certain what you would like to order? Then stop by the Extension office and pick up a brochure that has color pictures of various trees and shrubs at maturity. Orders for conservation trees are accepted now through the first full week of May, with shipments beginning in March. However, I recommend that you order early to ensure availability of trees. Order forms and price sheets are available at the Southwind District Extension Office in Erie, Iola Fort Scott, and Yates Center or can be mailed or e-mailed.

 

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Mercy Hospital

Switching From Mercy to CHC/SEK: Medical Release Needed

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Medical Release Needed for Mercy Clinic Patients Transitioning to CHC/SEK

 Current Mercy Clinic patients who plan to transition health care services to the new Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) located in either Fort Scott, Arma or Linn County, are required to complete a release of medical records to transfer documents. This will allow past medical records to be uploaded into the CHC/SEK electronic health records so providers can view a patient’s medical history once they are seen as CHC/SEK patients.

Parents and guardians may complete a release of medical records for those patients less than 18 years old. A durable power of attorney designation is necessary to complete a form for anyone older than 18 who is unable to sign.

An online release of medical records is available at https://tinyurl.com/chcsekROI.

To complete a hard copy form, please contact Jessica Marsh at [email protected] or call 620-223-8515. Completed forms may be mailed to Jessica Marsh; Mercy Fort Scott Medical Records; 401 Woodland Hills Blvd.; Fort Scott, KS, 66701.

Business

DelBrenna Trunkshow Dec. 6 At Crooner’s

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Ciao! We are thrilled to announce our 2018 Holiday Trunk Show date for one of our favorite venues: Crooner’s Lounge!

Whether this will be your first time attending one of our treasured shows, or even if you’ve been to many (as many of you have!), please join us! These wildly entertaining events featuring our beautiful and timeless one-of-a-kind jewelry, shoes and accessories are truly an indulgent experience! Besides, selfishly, it allows us to see all of you, our new, inspiring and enduring friends!

6th December 2018:

DelBrenna will be the lucky guests of Terri Floyd & Jared Leek at another favorite and unique venue, Crooner’s, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. A particularly special place, as it’s Megan’s hometown!
Finally, we are still putting the final touches on our 2019 Trunk Show schedule, if we haven’t connected with you yet and you’d like to see us, please drop us a line. Heck, drop us a line anyway!
We hope to see you in coming weeks!

Abbracci!

Megan and Sebastian
Government, Kansas

Kansas Tax Collections Up

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Fiscal year tax collections exceed previous year by $221.20 million

 

 

TOPEKA—Fiscal year tax collections have exceeded previous year’s totals by $221.20 million according to data from the latest revenue report released Monday.

 

Fiscal year 2019 tax collections so far total $2.70 billion, exceeding estimates by $2.74 million.

 

November tax collections were up $38.60 million, or 8.41 percent over last year. November’s tax collections exceeded expectations for the month by $2.74 million.

 

Individual income tax collections in November totaled $235.02 million which is $27.40 million or 13.20 percent above the same time last year. November sales tax collections fell slightly short of last November’s collections by $115,000.

 

Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospice Patio Complete

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Memorial Patio at Riverfront Park Complete;

Next Phase Announced

 Mercy Home Health and Hospice has collaborated with the Fort Scott Riverfront Authority Board and the City of Fort Scott to build a memorial patio for hospice patients near the walking trail at the Riverfront Park on North National Avenue and Maple Road in Fort Scott.

“The project came about as a way to honor patients and families that Mercy Hospice has served since we opened in 2012,” said Tabitha Stults, community relations coordinator for Mercy Home Health and Hospice.

Plans for the memorial patio began in April of 2017 as part of the Mercy Hospice fifth year anniversary celebration. Eighteen months later the project is complete and ready for the next phase.

“Our hospice team will work closely with family members who wish to honor a loved one,” Stults added. For a $10 fee, the name of a patient who has been served by Mercy Hospice will be engraved onto a brick to be laid in the patio.” 

All the brick have been recycled from the City of Fort Scott.

To learn more about purchasing a brick to honor loved one, please contact Melissa George or Tabitha Stults at 620-223-8090.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy’s IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

Business, Health Care, Mercy Hospital

I Am Rehab Replaces Mercy Therapy And Fitness Center

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From left to right: Hugo Dahlstrom, Occupational Therapist; David Shank, Physical Therapist; Denny Gillard, Physical Therapist. Not pictured: Janet Smith, Physical Therapist, and Sarah Moore, Office Assistant.
Mercy Therapy Services will get a new name Dec. 31, 2018, when Mercy Hospital Fort Scott closes.

 “I Am Rehab LLC is the official name of our business,” Hugo Dahlstrom, occupational therapist, said. “I Am Rehab & Fitness will be on our logo and signage. It is comprised of David Shank, Denny Gillard, and I.”

 

“We have not signed a lease agreement yet so we do not have an official start date, but we plan to be open immediately after Mercy closes on January 1,” Dahlstrom said.

“We will continue to provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, fitness center memberships, personal training, and pre-work screens,” he said.

The fitness center will still be available to the community.

“We will offer memberships at the same rates as Health For Life,” Dahlstrom said.