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Obituary of Sandra Wrench
Sandra T. Wrench, age 78, resident of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at home.
She was born to Emma Perry of Plymouth, Massachusetts on November 28, 1940.
Sandra, who went by the name of Sandy, was adopted at a young age and was raised by a group of nuns in SF Harbor N.Y.
Sandy began her formal education at Tuller School of Tucson, Arizona. She continued her education and graduated from the University of Arizona, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Theater and Drama.
Later, Sandy attended Fort Scott Community College and received her nursing RN degree.
Sandy had a heart for working with children and a passion for building the future leaders of tomorrow. She expressed that passion through her professions as a principal in Anchorage, Alaska, a teacher in Westbury, New York, and a Deputy Juvenile Officer in Kansas City, Missouri.
After her tenure as a Deputy Juvenile Officer, Sandy and the love of her life, Morris, moved to Arizona where Sandy was a Registered Assessment Nurse for the State of Arizona. She held that position for ten years until she retired and began her next passion in life, which was to travel. Sandy traveled all over the world! She loved an adventure along with her “partner in crime,” her husband Morris, who is now deceased.
Sandy loved to read and do crossword puzzles and did a lot of volunteering in her spare time.
Sandy was a member of the St Augustine Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where she loved attending service and looked forward to morning coffee and fellowship with the ladies of the church.
Survivors who cherish her memory are (1) Sister-In-Law Winnie, (2) Brother-In-Laws Kim and Edmond, (5) Step-Children Morris, Terry, Larry, Rene, and Sherry, (13) Grandchildren, (18) Great-Grandchildren, (1) Great-Great Grandchild, (3) nieces, a host of cousins, and many loving family members and friends.
There was cremation. Rev. Jerry Miller and Rev. Daryl Gaddy will conduct memorial services at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 20th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 12
TUCKER MUSIC STUDIO TO PRESENT RECITAL
Piano students of Carolyn Tucker will present their annual recital, Friday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m., at Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.
The following students will perform: Benjamin Banwart, Josiah Banwart, Noelle Banwart, Abbigail Collins, Abigail DeLoera, Hannah Peck, Austin Sinn, Garren Tucker, and Gregg Tucker. Former students Kelcie Bailey and Breisen Keller will also perform as guest pianists.
The students will present pieces composed by Brahms, Burgmuller, Clementine, Dvorak, Elmenreich, Haydn, Schumann, Sousa, and Strauss. The recital presentation will also feature the following student/teacher duets: Stars and Stripes Forever, Love Me Tender, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Dixie, She’ll Be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain, and Lean on Me.
Guitarist Ralph Carlson and Carolyn will perform a musical duo at the conclusion of the evening. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Close Calls in Highway Work Zones Occur Too Often
The Kansas Department of Transportation and numerous transportation partners who work along the roadways know why work zone safety is so important.
“I yelled at the crew in the work zone and threw my flagging paddle towards the middle of the lane that I was standing in and flung myself into the ditch,” said KDOT Highway Maintenance Supervisor Kade Cooper, who is from Belleville. “From what I could hear, the flagging paddle made contact with the car where I would have been standing, and that is what got the driver’s attention.”
Equipment Operator Kayne Kraus from Admire has worked for the Kansas Turnpike Authority for two years. While out preparing to paint, he heard a loud boom, “and when I turned around, there was a vehicle sandwiched between the wall and the attenuator,” he said. “The driver had fallen asleep at the wheel and hit the attenuator that was a couple hundred feet behind me.”
Close calls are all too common for highway workers, law enforcement and emergency responders who are serving the public. Finding ways to improve work zone safety is imperative.
“If your job puts you along the highway, it’s important for you to not only be able to work safely but to feel safe as well,” said KDOT State Transportation Engineer Burt Morey.
Highway workers shared other stories of near misses at the statewide work zone safety event in Topeka today at the KDOT Gage office. This event is one of several activities in Kansas as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 8-12, which raises awareness of the dangers highway workers and motorists face in work zones. Last year in Kansas, there were 1,396 work zone crashes – 398 people were injured and five people were killed.
Highway workers and others are sharing work zone stories each day this week in a blog series at http://kansastransportation.blogspot.com/. Electronic message boards along the highways will also have rotating work zone safety messages.
Buildings and structures across Kansas will be lit in orange all week to highlight work zone safety. Check out the Governor’s Mansion, the Amelia Earhart Bridge in Atchison, the Visitor’s Center in the Capitol, the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, the front of the Topeka City Hall, the Travel Information Center on I-70 near Goodland and KDOT offices in Topeka, Salina, Norton, Chanute, Hutchinson and Garden City.
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FSCC Women’s Appreciation Luncheon April 24
Cason Recognized As 2019 CEO To Know
Becker’s Healthcare recognizes Ascension Via Christi Hospital president
Randy Cason, Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg president, was named one of 60 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know in 2019.
Cason ensures the 550-employee Ascension Via Christi Hospital provides care to the entire tri-state area. Stepping into the president role in 2010, he led the hospital through a brand change and then a major remodel. Mr. Cason is also active in Pittsburg’s government, serving as a past Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce chairman of the board and current Kansas Hospital Association board member.
Becker’s Healthcare accepted nominations for this list and considered leaders making a positive impact on their organizations. The CEOs featured lead hospitals consistently recognized by the National Rural Health Association, American Hospital Association and HIMSS as top institutions. Others sit on local chamber of commerce boards and serve state hospital associations.
For the full article, visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/50-rural-hospital-and-health-system-ceos-to-know-2019.html.
FSHS Students Compete in Personal Finance Challenge
On April, 10 Fort Scott High School Seniors Jenna Grado, Braden Shelton, Tyler Martin, and Shaylee Terry competed in the Kansas Council for Economic Educations “Personal Finance Challenge.”
These students were among 18 other teams competing for the opportunity to represent Kansas at the National Completion in Lincoln Nebraska.
Students had to first complete a preliminary test. The top 20 teams in Kansas were then invited to Wichita State University to compete in the state championships. Once at the tournament, students competed in three individual and one team test.
While not qualifying for Nationals, the FSHS team was in the top five teams across the state.
This activity was part of the Personal Finance class taught by Bert Lewis at the High School.
Combat Warrior Convoy in Fort Scott May 1
On Wednesday, May 1st, starting at 1:30 pm, the E3 Foundation and Combat Warriors, Inc. will be having their 2nd Annual Warrior Convoy through Fort Scott. They would love your help again by showing your overwhelming support of these soldiers – by simply standing by the street somewhere along the route from Fort Scott Municipal Airport to the E3 Ranch. Feel free to make a sign, wave a flag, salute, or simply wave as we honor these brave men and women.
Route: The convoy will start out east on Lake Road, then north on Highway 69, then left on National through town, then right onto Old Fort Blvd., then left on Wall St. traveling east all the way out of town.
The LaRoche Family thanks you for your support!
Fort Scott Special Events April 12-14
Presbyterian Manors Celebrates 70 Years
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Founder’s Day
celebrates 70 years of service to seniors
Fort Scott — Employees of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will observe the founding of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America this month as the company celebrates 70 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri.
Each Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus will have their own celebration with residents and employees during April acknowledging the importance each play in making life at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, the way you want to live.
“Many of our more than 2,000 employees view what they do as a calling, not just a job,” said Bruce Shogren, president and CEO. “Our dedicated employees make it possible for us to sustain PMMA’s mission, which directly impacts the wonderful care our 2,400 residents receive every day.”
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will observe Founder’s Day on April 18, 2019 by having a cook out for the tenants and employees, along with live Music performed by Mr. Richard Mowen for all to enjoy will having lunch.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s roots go back to 1947. Alice Kalb, a widow from central Kansas, appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a home for seniors. Her vision laid the foundation for the first Presbyterian Manor community in Newton, Kan., and inspired others to do even more. Today PMMA remains true to the spirit of Alice’s vision, providing quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Alice’s dream has turned into a network of 17 senior living communities across Kansas and Missouri, with Fort Scott Presbyterian Village joining the system in 1994. PMMA, with its more than 2,400 residents, remains true to its core and mission: to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact Becky Kellum, marketing director, at 620-223-5550 or [email protected].
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