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Talking Tigers Compete at Louisburg
Fort Scott High School had one team competing at Louisburg on Saturday, November 21 and Trent Toth and Sam Deloney placed 8th in the novice division.
FSHS also had two teams at Bishop Miege, Thade Yates and Lillian Collins placed 2nd in the Open division, while Anna Laubenstein and David Jones were ranked 10th at Bishop Miege in the JV division.
Congratulations
Tigers!
Submitted by Angella Curran
Fort Scott High School
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In God We Trust by Carolyn Tucker
Keys to the Kingdom – Carolyn Tucker
About 25 years ago, my husband built a treehouse for our kids that was fit for Robin Hood himself. He chose a big sturdy hedge tree and began to build the fortress, complete with a trap door, fireman‘s pole, and a basket on a rope to pull up and let down through an opening in the floor. Recently, our daughter and her girls were in the pasture and Lydia Mae and Felicity wanted to go up into the treehouse. Mariam agreed, so she got hammer, nails, and boards to add some steps to make the climb doable. Mariam went up first, and then from the top she instructed each little girl where to put their feet and hands as they made their climb. The girls had never done this before, and it was a little scary for them, but they trusted their Mommy to get them through it. And she did.
Without the help of their mother, who knew all the ins and outs of climbing that tree, Lydia Mae and Felicity could not have accomplished their desire. Their high level of trust was very obvious. I love this scripture, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths“ (Proverbs 3:5,6 MEV). This verse is not just something appropriate to write in a graduation card, it’s an everyday-all-your-life command to put into practice.
It’s a downward crash to the bottom of the tree if you think you don’t need God. Proverbs 3:7 NLT reads, “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.“ Trusting in yourself is pretty worthless and leads to a miserable life; and unless you change your ways and begin to honor God, your afterlife will be way worse than your earth life.
“In God We Trust” is the official motto of the United States of America. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1956. The motto was first used on paper money in 1957. Back then, money was handled by most adults every day. I believe that printing this motto on our money was divinely inspired. In fact, the plastic cards should have “In God We Trust“ printed on them too! Sixty-three years ago, our Country’s leaders thought it was important for Americans to put their trust in God — and it still is.
God is absolutely trustworthy. You won’t find a better track record anywhere. Moses and the children of Israel came up to the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s army breathing down their necks. God rolled up His sleeves and basically said, “Just watch Me work.” God is not looking at our beloved U.S.A. while wringing His hands and saying, “I don’t know how this is going to turn out.“ No, God’s Word is firm: “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. I make known the end from the beginning…I say, ’My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (Isaiah 46:9,10 NIV). God knows the future before it even happens. Everything He plans will come to pass. He simply needs His children to trust Him with childlike faith.
I encourage you to stand firm and beef up your trust in God as the apostle Paul instructed pastor Timothy: “…We trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe” (1 Timothy 4:10 NKJV).
The Key: Quit trying to climb the tree by yourself, and ask for God’s help.
COVID-19 Trends In Counties With and Without A Mask Mandate
Trends in County-Level COVID-19 Incidence in Counties With and Without a Mask Mandate — Kansas, June 1–August 23, 2020
See the latest statitistics on mask wearing versus not wearing a mask, by clicking below
COVID-19 Cases Dropped in Kansas Counties with Mask Orders
CDC Report: COVID-19 cases dropped in Kansas Counties with mask orders, rose in others –
The Kansas City Star
As Kansas counties decide how to respond to Gov. Laura Kelly’s new statewide mask order, a new study shows counties that adopted the governor’s first mandate this summer experienced a drop in COVID-19 cases.
Among counties with an order, the 7-day rolling average of new cases dropped on average 6 percent in the month following the mandate. Meanwhile, cases in counties without a mask requirement saw on average a 100 percent increase.
The analysis — conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment — was published Friday in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
“Kansas counties that had mask mandates in place appear to have mitigated the transmission of COVID-19, whereas counties that did not have mask mandates continued to experience increases in cases,” the study says.
The findings come as Kelly is emphasizing masks in the fight against the latest wave of COVID-19, which is filling hospitals across the state. Cases have surged to unprecedented levels in Kansas and are now translating into rising hospitalizations.
The Democratic governor’s new order goes into effect on Nov. 25, with the delay designed to encourage counties to adopt their own mask orders. Counties will be allowed to keep their own orders once the statewide mandate goes into effect. Local leaders also have the option of opting out of the order, just as they did in July.
Kelly is also launching a public campaign to encourage mask use and other COVID-19 precautions and rolling out expanded testing across the state.
“I am committed to an all-of-the-above COVID mitigation strategy,” Kelly said Friday.
Read the full story here: https://www.kansascity.com/…/coro…/article247315954.html
Funding Available to Kansas Small Businesses
Governor Kelly Makes $38.5 Million of CARES ACT Funding Available to Kansas Small Businesses, Slow COVID-19 Spread
~ Funding will Support Hard-hit Businesses, Vaccine Distribution, Other Public Health Efforts~
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the State Finance Council unanimously approved the Kansas Office of Recovery recommendations to allocate $20 million to hard-hit businesses and $18.5 million for public health response efforts including vaccine administration and distribution. The $38.5 million is from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) of the federal CARES Act.
“My administration is focused on keeping Kansans healthy and protecting our small businesses, this funding will help us do both,” Governor Kelly said. “We will distribute these funds quickly and efficiently to hard-hit communities and businesses across the state, which will bolster our efforts to protect Kansans and keep businesses and schools open.”
The $20 million of Business Resiliency and Workforce Support recommendations will include support for the following:
- Restaurants and Bars
- Large Venues
- Movie Theaters
- PPE manufacturing
- Private Colleges
The $18.5 million of Public Heath Response recommendations includes funding for the following:
- Support for Local Health departments
- Vaccine administration and distribution
- PPE for Nursing Homes
- Support for Safety Net Clinics
“These investments help keep businesses open and bolster our public health response all across Kansas,” Office of Recovery Executive Director Julie Lorenz said. “I want to thank Governor Kelly and the State Finance Council for helping us deliver these dollars as quickly as we can to Kansans that really need them.”
The allocations approved today were from funding recouped from other previously approved programs that were unable to utilize all their funding by the December 30 deadline. The Office of Recovery will present to State Finance Council again next month
Obituary of Minnie Wrenn
Minnie Ola Wrenn, age 90, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.
She was born September 11, 1930, in Mapleton, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde Marion Willard and Mildred G. Harris Willard. She married Woodrow Wilson Wrenn on August 2, 1946, in Mound City, Kansas.
Minnie enjoyed sewing, cooking, and doing upholstery work. She also loved spending time with her family. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she wanted to share with people the hope and joy she had in serving Jehovah God.
Survivors include her four grandchildren, O’Leatha Wrenn, of the home in Ft. Scott, Jennifer Jackson and Gzamahna Wrenn, both of Pittsburg, Kansas and Jerry Love, of Kansas City, Missouri and three great-grandchildren, Yolanda Lovelady, Cameron and Trinity Wrenn. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Etta Willard, of Ft. Scott; several nieces and nephews including Shelba Williams and Vincent Willard who she helped raise and a host of other relatives and friends.
Her husband, Woodrow, preceded her in death on September 25, 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son, Woodrow W. Wrenn, Jr., two daughters, Regina Thompson Toson and Janet Leigh Wrenn who died in infancy; a grandson, Judge “Buddy” Thompson, a sister, Edith Hawkins and four brothers, Robert “Bobby”, Carl Eugene, and Melvin Willard and infant brother, James Willard.
There was cremation.
A celebration of life service may be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Fort Scott’s Veterans Day Parade
Many thanks to all Post 25 Legion family members who participated in yesterday’s Fort Scott Veterans Day Parade.
Our guest of honor was WW2 George Warren of Uniontown. I believe that George is 96 and is still a live wire according to family and friends. George was a Naval Aviator who flew as a test pilot in Hawaii during the war. His job was to take reassembled bombers received from the States and take them for a spin.
My special thanks to Mike Hansen, Darrell Spencer and the others who assembled our float for the parade.
Also, participating were three ALR Chapter 25 members who drove their bikes and brought along their grandchildren for the parade.
For those who would like to see the parade on video, check out the Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook posting at https://www.facebook.com/fortscottchamber/videos/704806887123939. Post 25 is at 13.50.
“A good time was had by all.”
Photos by Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers who also rode his trike in the parade.
Volunteer Veterans Shuttle Drivers Are Needed.
The Fort Scott Veterans shuttle has been suspended since the onset of the COVID 19 outbreak. This service provided our area Veterans reliable transportation to VA medical appointments in Kansas City, Leavenworth or Topeka. In addition to transporting our local Veterans, we also arranged to pick up Veterans in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa as there is a lack of public transportation to VA medical appointments in those areas for our Veterans as well.
Volunteer shuttle drivers are being recruited now so we can resume shuttle operations once the COVID restrictions are lifted. Drivers do not have to be Veterans, just someone willing to offer assistance to Veterans.
There is no financial impact on drivers. The shuttle, gas, liability insurance and vehicle are covered by the VA. Also, all Veterans needing appointments must be ambulatory and be able to enter and exit the shuttle without volunteer assistance.
Each volunteer driver is asked to commit two days a month driving Veterans to appointments. Most medical appointments are scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm. All volunteers must pass a VA driver physical in Topeka, which can be scheduled around your availability.
Please contact Shuttle Coordinator Carl Jowers at 620-215-1688 for more information on volunteering as a driver.
Bourbon County Agenda For Nov. 24
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: November 24, 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 – 10:00 Employee Holiday Meal
10:00 – 10:15 Longevity Pay
10:15 – 10:30 Omni Lockbox
10:30 – 10:40 Clint Anderson, Executive Session, Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
10:45 – 11:00 USD 234, Ted Hessong & Fort Scott NEA – Public Health
Mayhew Cemetery: Donations For A Memorial Are Sought
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR A MEMORIAL STONE
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IN MEMORY OF THE MAYHEW CEMETERY
Donations are needed to purchase a memorial stone for the abandoned Mayhew Cemetery.
177 names will be inscribed on the memorial stone.
The stone will be placed within the city of Fort Scott.
Some of the people buried in the cemetery include a Civil War veteran, some that were born in slavery and released after the Civil War, early Bourbon County pioneers, children, infants, family and friends of Fort Scott.
Please help fund this memorial stone.
Donations of any size welcome!
Options for donating:
1. Mail check to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce made out to The Mayhew Cemetery Project.
2. Click Register on the right and donate online via the Chamber website.
3. Click here for the GoFundMe.
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Mayhew
The Forgotten Cemetery
The Mayhew cemetery was active from about 1883 – 1931.
There are no tombstones to mark the graves of at least 175 early Fort Scott and Bourbon County citizens buried there.
The donations will be used to build a memorial stone with all the names engraved and will be located for the public to view.
Who is buried in the Mayhew Cemetery:
Earliest burial located is in 1868: Essex McLemore
First newspaper obituary found that has a burial in the Mayhew Cemetery is in 1883, “Old Man Nelson”
1885 property deed of Henry Mayhew, state, his son-in-law (name unknown) was buried here.
The last known burial was in 1933.
68 years of documented burials.
John Dodson was in the Civil War – Fort Scott Private Co. B, 12 Tennessee Colored Troop – 12th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry.
Thomas and Jane Dodson were married while in slavery and retained the slave owner’s name.
Winnie Keys was 104 years old – born in slavery and released following the Civil War.
Eliza Crisp was 101 years old.
Early Settlers, Family, Friends and Neighbors of Bourbon County, Kansas
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It is with a combined effort of the many researchers at OFGS (Old Fort Genealogical Society), along with others that we now have an updated list of those buried in the Mayhew Cemetery.
Names recognized for many hours and years of research are:
Gerald P. Woods, Wilma Witherspoon, Shirley Hurd, Ann Rawlins, and other former members of OFGS and “Civil War Buff”, a member of Find a Grave.
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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION AND DONATION!
Contact Ann Rawlins of OFGS with any questions or for more information:
(620) 223-3300 or [email protected]