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Obituary for Serena Athena Melvin

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November 5, 2018 – November 5, 2018

Her loving parents are Ryan Melvin, Sr. and Katrina Yakel,          El Dorado Springs, MO.

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things
We didn’t get to say,
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready
In heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates
I felt so much at home,
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From his great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity
And all I’ve promised you.”
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew,
I promise no tomorrow
But today will always last,
And since each day’s the same
There’s no longing for the past,
So when tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me
I’m right here in your heart.

There was cremation.

Area News

WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS DAY IS NOV. 15

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Winter Weather Awareness Day in Kansas will be Thursday, Nov. 15. That day would be an ideal time for Kansans to take stock of their emergency supplies and review their home emergency plan.

A home emergency supply kit should include enough nonperishable food and water for each person to survive for a minimum of seven days, a safe alternate heat source, blankets, flashlights and batteries, a battery-operated weather radio, essential medicines, and other items needed for health and comfort should the power go out.

Vehicles should be equipped with emergency kits, too, particularly if you are planning to travel long distances. These kits should include weather appropriate clothing; bottled water for everyone; nonperishable, high-energy snack items; flashlights and batteries; a battery-operated radio; blankets; a compact snow shovel; extra medications; signal flares and other emergency supplies to allow you to survive until help can arrive. It is also advisable to fill your gas tank before you start on a journey, check engine fluid levels and tire pressure, and make sure cell phones are fully charged.

Emergency plans and preparations should also include family pets. During winter storms, bring outdoor pets inside, if possible, or ensure that they have a draft-free enclosure with straw type bedding that is large enough to sit and lie down, but small enough to hold their body heat if they must remain outside. Always make sure that your pets have access to food and non-frozen water.

For information on winter weather and how to prepare, go online to www.weather.gov/top/winterprepare

 

Fort Scott, Schools

Eugene Ware Youth Choir In Veteran’s Parade

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Eugene Ware Youth Choir will perform this Saturday, serenading while strolling at the Veterans Day Parade starting at 5 p.m. down Main Street.

“This ensemble is made up of 4th and 5th-grade ladies and gentlemen that rehearse once a week after school,” Mary Jo Harper, Eugene Ware Youth Choir Director said.

“We will also be performing a Veterans Day Assembly at 9 AM at t Monday at the Eugene Ware Auditorium.”

Fort Scott

Library Fines Eliminated

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Fort Scott Public Library

Fort Scott Public Library has eliminated fines on overdue items.

This does not mean that people should keep items out forever. When items are nine days late, library accounts are restricted so that no additional items are checked out until all items are returned.

When items are 30 days late, we will bill for the full cost of the item. After an item is charged to the patron’s account, we will not adjust charges if the item is returned later.

We will not be mailing multiple overdue notices anymore.

We will mail one notice when items are 23 days overdue; a week later we will mail an invoice.

We encourage our patrons to provide email addresses in order to receive emailed overdue notices, to set their library accounts to send them texts or emails when items are due, and to log in to their library accounts to check their account status.

We made this decision after comparing our income from fines for eight months to the amount we were spending on postage, supplies, and staff time. We spent more than twice as much money as we received.

After the library board approved the new policy in October, library staff removed existing fines from all accounts.

Charges for lost, damaged, or unreturned items remain.

Submitted by Lisa Walther

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Children’s Christmas Play Audition Nov. 13-14

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FSHS Thespians Announce Annual Children’s Christmas Play Auditions

The Fort Scott High School Thespians will hold auditions for “A 21st Century Christmas Carol” for children in 1st through 8th grades.

Auditions are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 13 or 14 in the high school auditorium. Performers only need to attend one of the sessions and no preparation is necessary, although children should come prepared with a list of any rehearsal conflicts. Rehearsals are generally Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15. Auditions will consist of warm-up theatre games and cold readings from the script.

“A 21st Century Christmas Carol” is a new twist on a familiar tale. “Eleanor Scrooge, a greedy old spinster, spends her days barking orders at her gift shop employees.  Though the mall will be closed, she still wants them to work on Christmas Day!  Then she’s visited by the ghost of her old boss, Mr. Marley, and a parade of zany spirits who materialize from cheesy collectible figurines.  … With great humor, contemporary references, and crazy characters, … audiences will fall in love with the classic story all over again,” according to Pioneer Drama Service. Previews of the script can be found on the Pioneer Drama Service website.

 

Performers who are cast in the play will have a $30 performance fee to assist with expenses. The show is directed by FSHS Thespians and Thespian Director Angie Bin. For more information, contact Bin at 620-719-9622 or [email protected].