Monthly Archives: September 2024
Obituary of Ronald Waddell
Ronald George Waddell, age 85, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. He was born October 20, 1938, in Marion, Missouri, the son of George Shaw Waddell and Leota Mae Adams Waddell.
Ron graduated from the Kincaid High School with the Class of 1956. He went on to further his education and earned Masters Degrees from both the University of Kansas and Columbia College of Missouri. In earlier years, Ron had taught science at the Gardner, Kansas High School. He later pursued a career in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked in quality control and as a computer programmer for various pharmacy labs.
Ron is survived by his children, Hilary, Michael and Gregory and three grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Kathy Waddell of Walnut, Kansas and two brothers, Jerry Waddell of Mapleton, Kansas and David Waddell of Ottawa, Kansas.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Walt, Larry, Dale, Danny and Terry Waddell.
Private burial took place in the Kincaid Cemetery, Kincaid, Kansas. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Sign Up For The Town-Wide Garage Sale Weekend
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FRIENDS OF FSNHS ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM OPEN TO ALL
The public is invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) being held Monday, September 16 at the Herbert House, 512 S Judson in Fort Scott, KS. The meeting will feature a program “The Greatest Test of Courage: A Story of WWII and the Philippines”, presented by Ronda Hassig. It begins at 6 pm. Light appetizer refreshments will be served.
Join us to learn about the Friends work on behalf of FSNHS and a little known WWII story in one of Fort Scott premier historic homes.
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site is a non-profit organization established in partnership with the National Park Service to support and promote the preservation and interpretation of FSNHS.
Death Notice of Michael Steven French
Michael Steven French, age 63, resident of Mulberry, KS died Tuesday, September 10, 2024,
at his home. There was cremation. Services for Michael French will be announced later by the
Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
LIVE WITH PURPOSE Wreaths Across America
LIVE WITH PURPOSE
Wreaths Across America
Fort Scott National Cemetery
The Wreaths Across America fundraising theme for 2024 is “Live With Purpose”. With that in mind, we need your help again, says location Coordinator Diann Tucker. Each year we renew our goal to provide a wreath for each grave site at Fort Scott National Cemetery on national wreaths day; this year that day is December 14. There are nearly 7000 brave soldiers resting at Fort Scott National Cemetery who deserve to be remembered. Our mission, “Remember, Honor, and Teach”, is worth committing to.
Wreaths are $17.00 each. Please consider purchasing a wreath (or multiples) is Tucker’s request. Make it “your purpose” to sponsor wreaths at our local cemetery. We appreciate your donations and ask that you share this event with your friends and family. We need their help too. All sponsorship donations must be received by November 19 and are tax deductible.
To donate, or for any questions you have, please contact Diann Tucker (620-224-7054) or Mika (620-223-6700). Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Wreaths Across America and sent to 746 215th St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. You can also contact us at [email protected]. If your donation is “grave specific” for a special person, we will need their name. In the event that we do not receive enough donations for all grave sites, we will provide wreaths first to the grave specific sites that received sponsorship.
Diann Tucker wants to invite you to the ceremony and wreath laying on December 14. She said they cannot do this without the many volunteers who share their time for this cause.
Friday Night Free Concert: Second Hand Strings
This Friday at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion Second Hand Strings will perform.
They are a local group that plays for us often,” said Ralph Carlson, facilitator of the free Friday Night Concerts, which is sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce. “They are one of my favorites. They perform country and popular songs. In addition, they perform some original music.”
The group includes Tammie Helm, Mike Buller, Rosemary Harris, Jean Strader and Paul Milks.
Bring a lawnchair.
Catholic Church Rebuild Is Nearing Completion: Fundraiser On Sept. 13
The Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 714 S. Eddy, is nearing completion after the catastrophic fire that destroyed the old building two years ago.
Fire at Fort Scott’s Catholic Church Causes Extensive Damage
They are currently working on the intricate painting inside the dome of the church, Mark McCoy, of the Parish Building Committee, said.
Through these two years the congregation has been holding Mass in the Kennedy Gym, “beginning the first day after the fire on August 29, 2022,” said Calvin Joe Barr, a long-term church member.
A contractor was hired, the Simpson Construction Company of Wichita, to rebuild the building and it will look like the old historic building that was built in 1864.
The original artifacts that were saved are being restored, with financial help still needed for this project by the professional restorer.
And the church parish has been fundraising.
The Knights of Columbus are having another fundraiser this Friday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Gym, located behind the church at 704 S. Holbrook.
It will be a spaghetti and meatballs dinner with salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. (Spaghetti with sauce only available)
The meal is a freewill offering, with to-go meals at $8 minimum.
Everyone is welcome, Barr said.
All the proceeds go to the church building fund.
On Saturday, November 24, 2024, the new church building will be dedicated by the Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita.
“It’s sure to be packed with past priests, the Bishop, and church parishioners and their families,” said McCoy.
The parish priest rectory has been completed as well, and Father Yancey Burgess moved in at the end of June, Barr said.
Women’s Health Fund Grant Applications Are Open Until September 30
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Non Profit Marketing Workshop on September 19
Nominate a Kansas Health Champion
Kansas Governor’s Council on Wellness 2025 Health Champion Nomination Form
Health Champions Awards Nominations are officially out.
Please consider nominating:
- Yourself
- Your Colleague
- Your Friend
- Your Community Health Worker
- A small business is making a big difference (those restaurants and food retailers are the real heroes in getting local produce in their market).
- A partner organization that deserves to be awarded
Here is the link!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKSNRRC
Lowell Milken’s Educator Online Fellowship: Art Integration Application Closes Soon
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