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UNIONTOWN HS FOOTBALL RESULTS WEEKS 9 AND 10
The playoff post-season has gone well for the UHS football team! Here’s the results of the two playoff games:
On October 30, 2020, the Uniontown Eagles played Troy and defeated them with a score of 51-14, setting a new record for points scored in a playoff game for UHS. The team had 453 total yards of offense and 7 touchdowns. Drew Perry had 31 carries for 234 yards with 4 touchdowns and completed 4/7 passes for 41 yards. Treden Buckman had 24 carries for 181 yards and 3 touchdowns. Luke Perry had 2 receptions for 26 yards, and Jake Harvey had 1 reception for 19 yards.
On the defensive side, we held Troy to 174 total yards and forced 2 turnovers. Jake Harvey had 10 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 pass breakup. Drew Perry had 5 tackles and 2 pass breakups, Hunter Schaaf also had 5 tackles, and Joey Marlow had 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception. Tyler Harvey scored 6/7 extra points, and 1 field goal for 33 yards.
Coach Stark was incredibly proud of the team. “Some media outlets had predicted that Troy would upset us in the first round. Troy has a really good tradition and a really good program history. They won the state title in 2016. We were able to take control of the game pretty early on. We knew Troy had a really talented quarterback, so our plan was to run the clock, run the ball on offense, and limit big plays on defense. We were able to force a couple of turnovers, we were able to run the ball and establish the ground game early. We ran for over 400 7 we didn’t have a single turnover. Our lineman really set the tone. The 51 points we scored were the most ever by the team in a playoff game. The previous record was 50, set in 2015.”
On Friday, November 6, the Eagles defeated Northeast Arma 45-0. This game won Uniontown its first regional title since 1998, and posted the school’s first shutout in the post-season since 1982. Offensively, the team ran 326 total yards and had 5 touchdowns. Drew Perry had 10 carries for 100 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2/3 on passing for 15 yards. Treden Buckman had 15 carries for 146 yards with 1 touchdown. Jake Harvey had 4 carries for 27 yards, scored 1 touchdown, and had 1 reception for 19 yards. Hunter Schaaf had 6 carries for 46 yards, and Cade Goodridge had 2 receptions for 15 yards.
The team defensively held the Vikings to 39 total yards and forced 2 turnovers. Zach Franklin had 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Korbin Miller had 7 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sack. Ian McClure had 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. Jake Harvey had 10 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Drew Perry had 2 tackles and 1 interception, and Hunter Schaaf had 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 interception. Tyler Harvey scored 5/5 extra points and 1 field goal for 30 yards. Byron Fry had 3 tackles and 1 blocked punt, and Riley Warner had 3 tackles and 1 blocked punt, which was recovered for a touchdown.
Coach Stark said of the game, “Not only did we win a regional title on Friday night, but we finished the season undefeated in our league. Our defense had their best game of the year, only giving up 39 yards, and we forced 2 turnovers. Because of the effort of our linemen up front, I feel like our game against Arma was the best game of the year. Our guys play with great effort, technique, and determination, and it really shows.
“While we are excited about our wins these past two weeks, we are even more excited about the opportunity to play Olpe in the sectional round of the payoffs. Olpe is ranked number one in the state, and they beat us earlier this season 48-2. That was a really close game until halftime; I believe, this time, that we’ll play them tight for a full four quarters and that it’ll be a close game.”
The Sub-State game is at Olpe on Friday, November 13, so making the drive could be difficult, but any support for our Eagles will be appreciated!
Larry Lyons: Fort Scott Veteran’s Day Parade Grand Marshall
Laurence Lyons (Larry Lyons) will be the Grand Marshall for the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday at 3 PM.
Laurence Lyons served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1979.
He joined the United States Air Force in 1959 entering Pilot Training at Spence AFB, GA, completed at Vance AFB, OK graduating in the Class of ’61 Delta
Lyons was awarded the honor to enter B-52 training.
He attended Nuclear Weapons Deliver School, Wichita, Air Force Survival School, Reno, NV, Transitioned at Castle AFB, CA
Lyons was assigned to Columbus AFB, MS as the youngest ever Combat Ready B-52 pilot.
In October ‘62, he flew the first B-52 Airborne Mission during the Cuban Mistle Crisis carrying nuclear weapons.
In 1964, Lyons married Miss Pat.
He was assigned to Griffiths AFB, NY flying the B-52, then assigned to Naha AFB, Okinawa flying C-130 combat missions over Laos.
Lyons was assigned Headquarters NORAD, Colorado Springs as Senior Director at the Space Defense Center, Cheyenne Mountain 1971-1974.
“A memorable experience was to have the honor of tracking Santa Claus on his trip around the globe reporting to local news outlets,” he said.
He was assigned unaccompanied to Johnson Island in the mid-Pacific as Commander of Space Track Stations.
His family relocated to Fort Scott for the year.
Lyons was back to the cockpit at Dover AFB, DE flying the C-5 Transport.
“A particularly memorable mission was to transport a full field hospital to Guatemala after the 1968 earthquake,” he said. ” We were honored on landing to be met by the President of Guatemala and General Staff who came onboard to personally thank our crew.”
He was assigned to Denver, CO serving at Buckley Field as Operations Officer at the Space Track Site for classified satellite missions and Senior Director of Space Defense Center.
Lyons retired from the United States Air Force in 1979and ” settled in Fort Scott to live happily ever after.”
Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Lift To Give To A Veteran
The Fort Scott American Legion was gifted a mobility scooter with a vehicle wheelchair lift with the requirement that they be given to an area Veteran.
I have had some interest in these two items, but it was concluded that due to its large size, the mobility scooter would not work well in an assisted living environment plus the inquiring parties did not have an interest in the lift.
While the mobility scooter and lift will be given to a Veteran, there are a few conditions prior to taking possession of the scooter and lift.
- Proof of the Veteran’s service and identity are required.
- Both the wheelchair and lift go together as a matched set.
- It is the responsibility of the Veteran to pick up both the wheelchair and lift and have the lift installed on a vehicle.
- The wheelchair and lift are “on loan” to the Veteran and must be returned to the Fort Scott American Legion in good working order when the Veteran no longer needs them.
- If it is determined that the Veteran is not the primary user of the electric scooter and lift, they must be returned to the American Legion in good working order.
Photographs of the mobility scooter and wheelchair lift are attached.
If you know of a Veteran who needs a mobility scooter with vehicle lift, please ask them to contact American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers at 620-215-1688.
FS Pioneer Kiwanis Drive-Thru Chili Feed Nov. 12
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American Legion Receives Recognition
Congratulations are in order to Fort Scott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 for achieving 150% membership in 2019 – 20.
The attached certificate was presented at the recent Second District Revitalization meeting held at Paola Post 156 last Saturday.
Great job!!
Submitted by Carl Jowers
Secretary. Unit 25
FSHS Talking Tigers Take Second in Tournament
Fort Scott High School Talking Tigers competed in the DeSoto Debate tournament on Saturday, Nov. 7.
In the novice division, Cadence Tuck and Regen Wells placed 4th, and Caitlyn Tate, Anna Hall, and Sydney Weber placed 1st. As a team
FSHS tied for 2nd!
Congrats to the Talking Tigers!
Submitted by Angella Curran
Fort Scott High School
Speech Communications
Debate/Forensics
Supporting Family Caregivers
If you are interested in statistics, here are some staggering figures to think about. There are over 44 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers to family, friends, and neighbors. Family caregivers provide an overwhelming 90% of long-term care in America. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, the value of the unpaid care these millions of caregivers provide is estimated to be worth $375 billion.
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month is set aside to honor, recognize and support the unpaid caregiver. They do much to keep our families and communities strong while sharing their devotion to those for whom they are providing care.
Caregiving can often have a significant impact on the life of the caregiver in a number of different ways. It can make maintaining their own physical and mental health more difficult. Many are trying to balance work and some sort of social life at the same time they are providing care for a loved one.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, feelings of stress, worry, and isolation may have become familiar to all of us. Isolation has become a bigger issue for the family caregiver. They may curtail their outings and contact with others, due to current Covid concerns, and even more as we are entering the typical flu season.
Despite the current situation, caregiving-as-usual continues. Most family caregivers carry on with their commitment silently. Almost 1 in 10 report they have no one to talk to about private matters and 1 in 5 say they have no one to call for help.
The need for caregivers is expected to continue to grow as the US older adult population increases. Here are some tips for family caregivers:
–Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!
–Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.
–Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you.
–Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.
–Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.
–Watch out for signs of depression and don’t delay getting professional help when you need it.
–Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.
–Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find.
–Make sure legal documents are in order.
–Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is.
What can we do to support a day-to-day family caregiver? Communicate with them and learn what we can do to help. While we may want to visit and help within the home setting, understand that the caregiver may not be comfortable with that offer at this point in time. Forcing the matter may only lead to hard feelings and extra stress for the caregiver.
For more on support of caregivers, contact the Yates Center Southwind Extension District Office at 620-625-8620. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
FS Special Meeting Nov. 9
There will be a Special Meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9th, 2020. This meeting will be held to discuss the Interim City Manager position, and the City Manager search. It is anticipated the City Commission will adjourn into Executive Session.
This meeting will be held at 123 S. Main Street in the City Commission meeting room. This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Nov. 10
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: November 10, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.
9:00 – 9:30 Eric Bailey, Road & Bridge
9:30 – 9:45 Greenbush, SPARK Funds
9:45 – 9:50 Sewer hookup fee for St. Martens and another resident connecting to the
sewer district.
10:00 – 10:15 Bill Martin, Covid Leave
10:15 Gregg Motley, Bedco.
10:30 – 10:45 Billiard Hammer/Atkins, County Insurance Quotes
10:50 – 10:55 Michael Hoyt, Advisory Boards and Petition Issues
11:00 – 11:20 Jody Hoener, Executive Session-Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
11:20 – 11:40 Jody Hoener, Executive Session-Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
11:45 – 11:50 Don George of KS Dept of Wilflife, Parks & Tourism, Status of Dam at Elm Creek Lake
12:00 – 12:05 Don Banwart, Lake Advisory Board, Transfer of Land Fire Dist #3 and #5
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information syst
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 9
Dead or alive, you choose
Keys to the Kingdom – Carolyn Tucker
While picking up branches that had broken off the trees after we had those two days of freezing rain, I noticed that nearly all of the branches were dead. Obviously, they hadn’t been receiving the necessary nutrients they needed to stay alive. Somehow, the branches disconnected from the trunk and had become weak and useless. Dead branches don’t have what it takes to survive storms. Obviously, they were just barely hanging on, so when the ice formed they fell to the ground. After gathering up the good-for-nothing sticks, I dumped them into the burn pile.
Jesus taught that believers are like branches and they can‘t remain productive if they separate from their life source. Jesus said to His disciples: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts away every branch of Mine that doesn’t produce fruit. But He trims clean every branch that does produce fruit, so that it will produce even more fruit“ (John 15:1-3 CEV). A vine is the stem of a plant that carries nutrients and water from the roots to the branches. The vine/tree trunk is the center part between the roots and the branches. Jesus is the one-and-only source for true life and He supplies all our needs. By making Him the center of our life, we’ll be equipped to survive the storms that hit us.
Jesus further instructs His disciples: “Stay joined to Me, and I will stay joined to you. Just as a branch cannot produce fruit unless it stays joined to the vine, you cannot produce fruit unless you stay joined to Me. I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without Me. If you don’t stay joined to Me, you will be thrown away. You will be like dry branches that are gathered up and burned in a fire” (John 15:4-6 CEV).
Believers weren’t designed to be self-sufficient; we simply can’t make it on our own. Without Him, we’re like a big apple tree full of dead and dry branches instead of apples. However, we’re strong and productive as long as we remain in Christ. God needs all of His children to be out and about doing His work. The harvest is great and we need to be bringing in the sheaves (lost and hurting people).
I don’t like dry things, e.g., lips, creeks, pastures, or cornbread. As the Master Gardener, God doesn’t like dead and dry stuff either. If you’re not producing fruit, you’ll be cut off (ouch). If you are producing fruit, you’ll be trimmed so you can produce even more. Dead, dry, and empty go hand-in-hand with thinking you’re smart enough and saved enough to not need to stay joined to Jesus. He is the Way, so if you’re not hanging onto the Vine for dear life, you’re headed for the burn pile.
If you inspect your own fruit basket and find it empty, I want to encourage you with Ezekiel 37:1-14. The Spirit of the Lord set Ezekiel down in a valley of a bunch of very-dry bones. Then God asked him, “Can these bones live?“ He appropriately replied, “O Lord God, You know.“ God then commanded Ezekiel to prophesy and as he did, the bones came together and muscles, flesh, and skin covered them. Then breath came into their bodies and they came to life, stood up on their feet and became a great army. Even when a situation looks hopeless, always remember that with God all things are possible.
The Key: You don’t have to be a dead and dry stick-in-the-mud. Stay alive and connected to the tree trunk and get to baking those apple pies!