The community is invited to join a food truck gathering at Woodland Hills Golf Course this Wednesday, June 7 from 5-9 p.m.
In addition, Sharky’s Pub will be selling mixed drinks, said Diane Striler, coordinator of the event. For more info, Striler can be reached at 248.568.7790.
We will have our regular meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 1:00 p.m., in the Conference Room at Scottview Apartments 315 S. Scott.
June 7, 2023
Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker
Mightiest Warriors
Without fail, I am in awe and moved to inexpressible admiration when I read about King David’s mightiest warriors in the Old Testament. The heroic achievements of “The Three” were beyond astonishing and quite deserving of a bronze star. The Bible makes it clear that their impressive accomplishments were made possible only through God who provided the strength to be successful in battle. David said, “In Your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall” (2 Samuel 22:30 NLT). The battles that were continuously won under King David’s rule will live in infamy just like the attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
King David’s “Elite Three” were briefly described in the Bible as follows: Jashobeam was the leader of the three and he once used his spear to kill 800 enemy warriors in a single battle. Next in rank was Eleazar who stood with valiant courage against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army fled. “but he stood his ground and fought the Philistines until his hand was so cramped that he could not let go of his sword. The Lord won a great victory that day“ (2 Samuel 23:10 GNT). Next in rank was Shammah and, once again, the Israelite army fled, “but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory” (2 Samuel 23:12 NLT). In each recorded incident, God worked through one willing and brave man to bring an astounding victory.
Obviously, one person can make a world of difference when God is providing His supernatural strength to him/her. On Memorial Day, let’s remember with honor and reverence all the military who stood for their Country and ultimately gave his/her all. “No one has greater love than a person who lays down his life for his friends” (John 15:13 CJB). Jesus proved His love for us when He willingly gave His all on the cross. TPT reads, “For the greatest love of all is a love that sacrifices all. And this great love is demonstrated when a person sacrifices his life for his friends.”
When prompted, my father would talk about his 1944-46 tour of duty on the frontline in Germany during World War II. With clarity, he stated that he was drafted; he did not volunteer as some young men did. He was a newlywed and leaving the USA was not on his personal agenda. Nevertheless, Dad was willing to leave every thing and everyone he loved to fight for the freedom of people he didn‘t know.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those who willingly gave their lives in military service for their Country. We can’t personally thank the deceased, but we can honor them in our hearts and attitudes. We can take the time to visit the hallowed grounds where their bodies have been laid to rest. We can also shake the hands of living veterans and thank them for their service, commitment, and sacrifice.
We give honor to all veterans who served and died in uniform while endeavoring to bring freedom and democracy. Without them, our lives in this Nation and our world would be a dark and frightening place to live.
The Key: May this one Nation, under God, never forget the elite men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The railroad crossing on Jayhawk Road, between Liberty Bell Road and Richards Road, will be closed tomorrow, 4-26-2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow BNSF to perform track maintenance.
Donna Lea Jacquinot Warehime, age 91, a resident of Stroud, Oklahoma died Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Stroud Health Care Center. Donna was born August 25, 1931 to Pete and Alta Herron Jacquinot in Greenbush, Kansas.
Donna met and married Dorwin R. Hall in 1951 at Fort Scott, Kansas. To this union six children were born. Dorwin preceded her in death in 1979. She later married Donald Greenfeather, he preceded her in death in 1992. She then married Ivan Warehime in 1997, he preceded her in death in 2001.
Donna was a wonderful loving wife, mother, sister, granny, nanny, and friend to countless loved ones. During her lifetime Donna sold real estate, owned a very successful business and raised six amazing children, Gary, Debbie, Randy, Robin, Troy, and Roger.
Donna loved to dance and have a goodtime, she never met a stranger and loved with all that she was. She lived in many places and had a wanderers heart. At one point she bought and remodeled many houses in Columbus, Kansas. Donna loved to take trips, especially to Las Vegas. She loved her slot machines and went to play whenever she had the chance. Donna was well loved and will be terribly missed in this world, by all that loved her. She has left an enormous void. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Stroud Health Care Center for their love and devotion, and Traditions Hospice for their loving care at the end.
Donna is survived by her children, daughters, Debbie Nash (Dale) Waxahachie, Texas, Robin Cox (Kevin) Collinsville, Oklahoma, sons Randy Hall (Kathleen) Grove, Oklahoma, and Roger Hall (Becky) Bristow, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren, 3 grand fur babies, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Dorwin Hall, Don Greenfeather, and Ivan Warehime; two sons, Gary and Troy Hall; her parents; two sisters, Margina Harris and Pat Hawkins, and a brother, Peter “Bud” Jacquinot.
Cremation was performed. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Centerville Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.
A casual visitation and dinner will proceed following the graveside service at the Carriage House in Fort Scott, Ks located at 301 S. Main. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com
Larry “Chipper” Dean Parnell, Jr., 51, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg. He was born June 16, 1971, in Santa Clara, California, the son of Larry Dean Parnell, Sr. and Judith Ann (Abildgaard) Parnell.
Chipper was a client of Tri Valley Developmental Services. He loved all things Star Wars.
Chipper is survived by his mother, Judy Parnell, of Fort Scott; two sisters, Carrie Thomas, and Mykie Parnell, both of Fort Scott; one brother, Robbie Parnell, also of Fort Scott; a nephew, Nathan Thomas; three nieces, Hope Sheriff (Andrew) Faith Holtz (Shane Harper), and Grace Thomas (Kailie Morgan); two great-nieces, Isabel Sheriff, and Katerina Harper; and three great-nephews, Mason Sheriff, Hunter Sheriff, and Conner Harper.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Parnell, Sr.
Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct graveside services for Chipper at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
The visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday evening, April 3, 2023, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Tri Valley Developmental Services, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Open Mortgage opened a branch office at 1 East Wall Street, Fort Scott, in December 2022.
The branch manager is David Vonfeldt, with the Fort Scott location serving four states.
There are four employees in the Fort Scott Branch – Joe’ Fritter is a loan officer with two additional loan officers, Monica Creighton and Paul Vonfeldt in Wichita.
Fort Scott is the hometown for Joe’(Albright) Fritter.
She recently left healthcare after 34 years to work in the mortgage
business with her brother in law, David Vonfeldt.
David is married to Joe’s sister Dani (Albright) Vonfeldt. They recently moved to Fort Scott from Wichita in November of
2022.
“David’s business plan has always been to open up his own Branch within Open Mortgage,” Fritter said. “As the stars aligned, this was made possible in December of 2022.”
We are looking forward to assisting the residents in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas,” she said.
Open Mortgage was founded in 2003 and David Vonfeldt has been with the company for eight years, Joe’ started in March of 2022.
Contact information
Fritter
E-mail : [email protected] website or the wesbite: openmortgage.com/joe-fritter
Phone number – 620-644-8146 (licensed in Kansas, Missouri)
Vonfeldt
E-mail : [email protected], the website is
openmortgage.com/david-vonfeldt
Phone number – 316-619-2720 (licensed in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas).
About Open Mortage
Open Mortgage is a nationally recognized, rapidly growing, multi-channel mortgage lender that allows the American dream of home ownership, according to a press release.
Since 2003, the business has been dedicated to assisting borrowers.
Wishing Kansans a Merry Christmas
Robba and I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and very happy holiday season. May this be a time filled with special moments and creating memories that will last for years to come.
This holiday season, let each of us also remember our military men and women, first responders and law enforcement officers who are away from their families over Christmas. I am grateful to each of them for their selfless dedication and service, and I wish them a very Merry Christmas.
