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Obituary of Elsie Fly

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Elsie Alice Fly, age 83, a resident of Fort Scott, died Friday, November 23, 2018, at the Medicalodge of Fort Scott.

She was born October 1, 1935 in Greenville, TN. the daughter of Marvin Adams and Lubie Morrow Adams.

She married Rev. Robert E. Fly on December 22, 1958 in Paducah, KY. She was an elementary school teacher and  loved being around the kids. She was the choir leader in many of the churches her husband was the pastor. Elise was a member of the ABW (American Baptist Women), and the Kiwanis Club in Hutchinson, KS. She enjoyed watching KU basketball and Royals baseball. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Survivors include her two sons, David Fly and wife Teresa, of Fort Scott, and Jonathan Fly, of Kansas City, MO.; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, and five sisters

Rev. Norman Tilloston will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 28th at the First Baptist Church in Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Government, Kansas

Winter Storm State of Emergency

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GOVERNOR ISSUES STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR WINTER STORM

Gov. Jeff Colyer MD has issued a State of Disaster Emergency declaration Sunday morning for the state in response to the winter storm currently moving across Kansas. The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery operations in affected counties.

“Here in Kansas we make it a priority to take care of our neighbors,” said Colyer.  “We strongly recommend that you postpone travel plans, if possible, however, if you must be on the road, make sure your vehicle’s emergency kit is stocked, your gas tank is full and your cell phone and charger are with you and someone knows your travel plans.  Also, be mindful of all emergency response personnel out on Kansas roadways and give them space to do their jobs to ensure their safety and that of our citizens.”

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations center in Topeka to a partial level, to monitor the weather and coordinate any state emergency response operations that might be requested.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has reported multiple road closures due to visibility including I-70 eastbound and westbound from Salina to WaKeeney.  For an updated list of road conditions go to the Kansas Department of Transportation web site at http://kandrive.org. Winter road conditions are accessible by dialing 5-1-1 from your mobile phone anywhere in Kansas; outside Kansas call 1-866-511-5368 (KDOT).

KDEM has been receiving reports of vehicles getting stuck in the snow and those individuals leaving their vehicles and walking in the storm.  The safest place for travelers is to remain in their vehicle.  Do not get out of your vehicle and walk because road crews may not see you due to visibility issues.  Stay in your vehicle, make sure your exhaust pipe is clear and not clogged with snow or ice debris or you run the risk of filling your vehicle is carbon monoxide.  Run your car sparingly while you are waiting on help.  Keep the window cracked.  If you are stuck in the snow call the Kansas Highway Patrol by dialing *HP (47), or *KTA (582) while on the Kansas Turnpike.

The Kansas National Guard has Stranded Motorists Assistance Response Teams in nine locations throughout the state.  The SMART teams, which consist of two High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWVs) and four Guardsmen, are assisting local law enforcement with patrolling impacted roads and assisting with stranded motorists.

Westar Energy and Midwest Energy are reporting power outages across multiple counties in the western and northeastern portions of the state. Restoration time for these outages is unknown.

Gusting winds with blizzard like and whiteout conditions are causing extremely hazardous traveling conditions.  Travel is discouraged.  If you must travel use caution and make sure your car has a full tank of gas and an emergency kit in your trunk.

A vehicle emergency kit should consist of

  • An ice scraper and shovel
  • Jumper cables
  • Flashlights
  • Sand or kitty litter for traction
  • Extra blankets or clothing
  • Non-perishable food
  • A first aid kit
  • Matches and candles or flares
  • Tow rope or chain

On the road, remember the following:

  • Allow extra time for delays and slower traffic speeds.
  • Buckle up and properly secure children in safety seats.
  • Increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Ice and snow significantly increase your stopping distance.
  • Accelerate and brake gently. A light foot on the gas is less likely to make wheels spin on ice and snow. Braking is best accomplished by pumping the pedal. If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system, it is very important that you understand how to use it. Read the owner’s manual or check with a dealership for more information, and practice using it correctly.
  • Make turns slowly and gradually, especially in heavily traveled areas (e.g. intersections that may be icy from snow that melted and refroze).
  • Visibility is very important. You must be able to see out, and other drivers must be able to see your vehicle. Clean frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, and lights. Use headlights as necessary.
  • If your car loses traction and begins to slide, steer into the swerve, or in the direction you want to go. Anticipate a second skid in the opposite direction as the car straightens out.

If you are stranded in a winter storm, do not panic. Stay in the vehicle, keep fresh air circulating through a downwind window, run the motor sparingly, turn on the dome light, and stimulate circulation and stay awake by moving arms and legs. If you leave the car, work slowly in the snow to avoid over-exertion and the risk of a heart attack. If you have a cell phone, call a Kansas Highway Patrol by dialing *HP (47), or *KTA (582) while on the Kansas Turnpike.

Information on winter driving tips is available from the Kansas Highway Patrol at http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/259/Winter-Driving-Tips. You can also follow the Kansas Highway Patrol on Facebook and Twitter at www.kansashighwaypatrol.org.

Outdoor pets are especially vulnerable to bitter cold and extreme wind chills. Bring outdoor pets inside if possible or ensure that they have a draft-free enclosure with straw-type bedding that is large enough for your pets to lie down, but small enough to hold in body heat if they must remain outside. Always make sure that your pets have access to food and non-frozen water.

For general winter preparedness information, go to www.ready.gov.

Keep your family safe by making sure you have your emergency supplies up-to-date, including a safe alternative heat source.  Kerosene heaters are generally safe when used properly and a fireplace can provide some warmth, provided it is drawing properly. Never attempt to use a charcoal grill as a heat source. Charcoal generates carbon monoxide, which can be deadly in enclosed spaces.

In the event of power outages check on your neighbors to make sure they are all right, particularly older neighbors.

After the storm, when shoveling snow dress in layers. Use many thin, warm layers rather than a few thick layers.  Be smart as you work. Don’t over-exert yourself and take frequent warming breaks. Work as a team or at least have someone inside to keep an eye on you as you work.

Outdoor pets are especially vulnerable to bitter cold and extreme wind chills. 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 additional pet safety information, go to www.avma.org or https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips.

For a complete list of items for an emergency kit, go to www.ready.gov.

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Obituary for Rene Lee Glynn-Yount

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Rene Lee Glynn-Yount

Rene Lee Glynn-Yount, Age 64, a resident of Ft Scott, KS, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott.

She was born February 27, 1954, in Longbeach, CA, the daughter of Larry and Dorothy Glynn. They moved to Idaho where she met and married Roger Baldwin, they later divorced.

Rene traveled and worked around the country until settling in Kansas to raise her children. Rene graduated nursing school at Neosho County Community College and pursued her passion to help others as a Registered Nurse until she retired.

On March 31, 2007, she married the love of her life Henry Yount. She loved watching him run races and going to the rock park to drive on the trials for special events.

Rene enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking in the kitchen, raising her dogs, fish and other animals, working with her garden and plants and being the family debate winner. When Rene was around, you know there was always good food to be eaten and conversations to be had. Her passion came through in everything she did.

Survivors include her husband Henry Yount of the home; children, Andrea Fiene (Shane) Buffalo, KS; Kyle Glynn Buffalo, KS; Jason Yount (Casie), Arma, KS; Leah Yount Arma, KS; and Grace Fox Ypsilanti, MI. Eleven grandchildren, Peyton Fiene, Wichita, KS; Gavin Fiene, Buffalo, KS; Whitley Glynn, Smith Center, KS; Alli and Bianca Yount, Arma, KS; Lexi Enloe, Benjamin and Charlee Harris, Arma, KS; Jaxon Scott, Genevieve and Abraham Fox, Ypsilanti, MI.  Sisters: Donna Ackley (Gary), Boise, ID; Janine Graham, Easton, MD; and a brother, Ken Leatherwood, Buffalo, KS; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Brice; father, Larry Glynn; and two brothers, Russell Glynn and Neil Leatherwood.

Cremation will take place and family and friends will have a celebration of life dinner in lieu of an official service. Words of remembrance may be submitted to online guestbook at cheneywitt.co

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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ENTRIES WANTED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PARADE! Click here to register online. See flyer below for more information on the event 
THE FSMS VIP’S ARE RAFFLING OFF A $1,000 CASH PRIZE!! Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each. See flyer below for more information
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
23-24
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays
10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
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Key Apparel 2018 Annual Warehouse Sale: Large variety of clothing for men, women, and kids, including huge closeouts. Come join us for our annual warehouse sale. Located at 400 Marble Road. Visa/MasterCard/Discover and Cash will be accepted. 10am-6pm
See flyer below for more info
23 Thanksgiving Extravaganza at Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National Ave. – Be sure to swing by while you’re in town visiting family – or bring your family with you for a drink. Enjoy music, courtesy of SEKB Entertainment (DJ Miles Dikeman)!
24 Small Business Saturday – Passport Shopping Event – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce encourages our community to support Small Business Saturday by participating in our Passport Shopping Event!

Pick up your Passport at Iron Star Antiques & Such, 3 N. Main St., in Downtown Fort Scott. Collect stamps on your Passport by visiting participating businesses. Collect 4 or more stamps, return your Passport to Iron Star by 5pm, and be entered into our Prize Drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks Gift Certificates (can be used at participating local businesses)!
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“Next of Kin” playing at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., 9pm to midnight.
Great country music band from southeast Kansas
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Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free)

See flyer below for information
26 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30pm
27-28
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
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Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
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Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
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T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
27 Wreaths For Wreaths – Fort Scott Community College will be hosting Wreaths for Wreaths at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Participants will make a wreath for them to keep and the proceeds will go to Wreaths Across America to help place a wreath on the Fort Scott National Cemetery gravestones. The cost of $25 includes instruction, refreshments, and everything you need to make your home or office a beautiful wreath. Contact Kassie Cate at [email protected] to get signed up. Space is limited!

See flyer below for more info
28 Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 9am to 10 am – Come drink some coffee and play some bingo. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and the coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308                S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
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TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Mercy Home Health and Hospice

Location: Mercy McAuley Center, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., Fort Scott, KS
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Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
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Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm.
Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
Nov.
30-Dec. 1
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
Nov.
30-Dec. 1
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 No Humbugs Allowed – Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley – Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Fort Scott aboard Dolly the Trolley! Have some hot cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace! Sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by the Fort Scott High School Thespians!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. Tickets are available at Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott – or call 620-670-2750 for more information
1 Bronson Christmas Celebration – Bronson Community Center, 10am-2pm

See flyer below for more info
Dec. 1
Santa’s Workshop – Fort Scott Community College Bailey Hall – includes breakfast, visit with Santa, prizes, games, coloring, letters to Santa, and much more

Breakfast includes biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, waffles, and juice

Tickets prices: $2 for Adults and Children or special pricing for $10 for a family of 5 or more. Tickets available at the door. For more information contact Director of Admissions Matt Glades at
620-223-2700 ext. 3520
Dec. 1 Christmas in the Park – Bring out the whole family to Gunn Park and experience an old fashion Christmas!  Take a  ride through the park and see the decorated shelter houses, live nativity scene and holiday scenery, while listening to favorite holiday songs. Warm up with hot chocolate, cider, or chili. Kids can decorate sugar cookies, make a Christmas craft, and visit Santa. Don’t forget to bring your camera! This event is FREE!!

See flyer below for more info
1 Santa Phone Calls – The Fort Scott Recreation Commission has a direct line to the North Pole! Santa or Mrs. Claus will call the boys and girls of Fort Scott and talk with them about their pets, siblings, chores, wish list and if they’ve been naughty or nice. Registration for calls may be taken over the phone beginning December 1st by calling 620-223-0386 or by stopping by the Buck Run Community Center. Calls will be made on Dec. 12th & 19th. This program is FREE!!
1 Santa Letters – The Fort Scott Recreation Commission has a special mailbox that will allow letters to be sent directly to the North Pole. Letters need to have a return address so Santa can write back. The special mailbox is located in the lobby of the Buck Run Community Center. Letters will be accepted from December 1st through the 18th. This program is FREE!!
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Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free)

See flyer below for information
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Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
4 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights – Fundraiser every 1st Tuesday of the Month that school is in session
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Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
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Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
4
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
4 City Commission Meeting – City Hall – 6pm-7pm
4 Christmas Parade – It’s a Cowboy Christmas! Downtown Fort Scott, 6pm

See flyer below for more info
4 Free Hot Chocolate at the Christmas Parade – Stop by and get your free Hot Chocolate before you find your favorite spot to watch the Christmas Parade.  We will be located in front of J & W Sports Shop – 20 N. Main. Enjoy this festive time of year!!! This will be run by Buck Run Community Center.
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308                S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
5 Monthly Grief Support Hosted By Cheney Witt Chapel – all are welcome! A Grief Support Luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the first Wednesday of each month at noon.Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend. Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main. Call 620-223-1186 for more info
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
5
TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
6
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Sunshine Boutique

Location: 18 E. Wall St., Fort Scott
6
Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
6
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
6 A Christmas Tableau – The FSCC Band & Choir will be performing “A Christmas Tableau” – Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, Fort Scott, 7pm-9pm

See flyer below for more info
Save the Date:
– December 7 – Moonlight & Mistletoe at the Courtland
Hotel & Spa
– December 7-8 – Candlelight tours of the Fort
– December 8 – KS Rocks Recreation Park Wheeling 4 Toys
– December 8 – A Visit With Santa – Presented by Clark Street Lights
– December 8 – 9th Annual Christmas at BRCC Rummage Sale
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2018 Schedule of Activities.

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Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2018 Schedule of events.

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Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program is now
available to the public!
Click here to view more detail about this amazing program and
for additional information on our website click here!

CHAMBER COFFEE
UPCOMING INFORMATION
 
Chamber Coffee 

Thursday, November 29, 2018
8:00 am
This week hosted by:
Mercy Home Health and Hospice
Mercy McAuley Center, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
To visit their Facebook page, click here.
Upcoming Coffees:

December 6 – Sunshine Boutique
December 13 – Community Christian Church
December 20 – City Hall
December 27 – No Coffee in observation of Christmas
Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Music Concert Dec. 6

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FSCC Music Department to Ignite Christmas Spirit in Highly Anticipated Concert

Back by popular demand, the Fort Scott Community College Band, Percussion Ensemble and Choir will present their annual Christmas show “A Christmas Tableau.”

The free concert will take place on Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.

“This concert was very well received by the community last year, so we in the music department made it a priority to take it to the next level and provide the community with an even bigger concert this year,” said FSCC Music Director Seth Ernst. “This year’s concert will feature a wide array of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, film score and contemporary choral.” Be sure to bring all of your family and friends and enjoy an evening of superb music that is sure to ignite your Christmas spirit!

For concert information, contact Seth Ernst at 620-223-2700, ext. 3058.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Saturday in Fort Scott

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Small Business Saturday is Coming – Shop Local TOMORROW, November 24th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce encourages our community to support SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 24th!
We hope you’ll check out our downtown merchants during our FORT SCOTT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY PASSPORT EVENT tomorrow from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
SHOPPERS
Pick up your shopping passport from 10:00 am–3:00 pm, at Iron Star Antiques & Such, 3 N. Main St. Collect stamps on your passport by visiting participating businesses. Collect 4 or more stamps and return your passport to Iron Star by 5:00 pm to be entered in our prize drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks certificates.
BUSINESSES
Small businesses are encouraged to sign up to be included on the passport, which will draw shoppers to Fort Scott for Small Business Saturday deals.
If you own a business in Fort Scott and you want to be included on the passport, call the Chamber: (620) 223- 3566 or email: [email protected].
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
WHY “SHOP SMALL?”
For every $100 spent locally, $68 stays in our community. Money spent out of the area or online with non-local businesses hurts our local economy. Shoppers across the NATION are encouraged to “SHOP SMALL” and support local businesses this
Obituary

Obituary of Eldon Underwood

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Eldon H. Underwood, age 93, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott.

Eldon was born July 15, 1925, to Harvey and May Underwood in Garland, Kansas. Eldon and his four siblings grew up on the farm, without electricity and running water for most of their young lives.

Eldon married Elma Hawkins in January of 1952 at Girard, Kansas. They made their home in Garland where they had a feedlot business they incorporated in 1952. Eldon and Elma were lifelong fans of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed traveling to Bluegrass Festivals. He also enjoyed coon hunting, raising goats, mules, and always had a hound or two.

He was a Korean War Veteran, serving as a Radio Man, receiving an honorable discharge, as a Corporal, June 12, 1952 and an active member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a brother-in-law Eldon Hawkins of Sulphur, Louisiana, and many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elma, siblings; Carl and Clair Underwood, Mary Ham and JoAnn Caldwell.

Rev. Norman Tillotson will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM, Friday November 30th at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cherry Grove Baptist Church and can be left in the care of Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S Main St., PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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Obituary of Golda Young

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Golda Jean Young, age 68, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her home. She was born March 3, 1950, in Mapleton, KS, the daughter of Goldie Lamont Young and Eula Faye Kerr (Young) Sullivan.

She graduated from Ft. Scott High School and Ft. Scott Community College. Golda worked her entire career as a home health aide. She worked for Mercy Hospital, Presbyterian Village, Medical Lodge, and Ft. Scott Manor in Ft. Scott, as well as the Arma Nursing Home. When not working, Golda enjoyed rummage sales, traveling, cooking for family and dining out. She always had a smile and was willing to help anyone in need. She was a member of the Community Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Machelle Young, Boise, ID; a son, Joshua Ayers, Ft. Scott; her mother, Eula Faye Sullivan, Ft. Scott; six siblings: Katherine Guffin, Ft. Scott;Dolly Mitchell, Kansas City, KS; Craig “Chipper” Young; Kansas City, MO;Deborah Sullivan, Dallas, TX;Ricky Sullivan, Iola, KS; and Steven Sullivan, St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren, Brittany, Illeah, and Brooke Young; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Monty Young; her father, Goldie Young; and her step-father, Lester Laverne Sullivan.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct graveside services at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 27th, in the West Plains Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Memorials are suggested to the Golda Young Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Business

Athletic Training at Momentum Begins

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Emelia Whitaker.

Momentum Indoor Training opened at 2420 S. Main, Suite 900 in Fort Scott on November 5, 2018.

Emelia Whiteaker, owner and native of Fort Scott, has over 10 years of experience training athletes of all ages, sports, and performance levels.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Washburn University in Topeka, KS and a Master of Health Promotion with an emphasis in Sports Performance and Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania in California, PA.

Whiteaker is a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and spent over five years training athletes at Nevada Regional Medical Center’s, Show-Me Acceleration until it was closed due to budget cuts.

While working at Show-Me Acceleration she trained almost 300 athletes from Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri including Lamar, Joplin, Fort Scott, Nevada, and Bolivar, many of these athletes went on to earn both team and individual state championships.

Momentum Indoor Training offers integrated sports performance training programs for athletes aged 8 and older.

The integrated programs work to improve flexibility, balance, core strength, speed, agility, plyometric and multi-plane movements while following a specific exercise progression tailored to each individual athlete and their sport.

Batting Tunnels that feature the Hack Attack pitching machine are available for baseball and softball players aged 10 and older.

There is also a non-machine area available for throwing and tee work that is for any aged athlete.

Momentum Indoor Training is also pleased to offer a Prep Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays to any child 5- 7 years of age. This class focuses on teaching running and jumping mechanics while developing flexibility and balance to help prevent issues that may arise as a child grows.

A Women’s Conditioning class is also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Women’s Conditioning class features exercises that utilize the individuals own body weight to increase overall physical health.

The goal of Momentum Indoor Training is to add indoor training tools for as many sports as possible including golf, soccer, running and swimming.

Momentum Indoor Training is open Monday through Saturday. More information about Momentum Indoor Training can be found on Facebook: @mitrainingfs, by calling (620) 223-1803, or e-mailing [email protected].

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Oxygen Mask by Patty LaRoche

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I confess, as much as I fly, I pay no attention to the safety message given at the beginning of the flight. If I’ve heard it a thousand times, I’ve heard it once…or something like that. Anyway, the opposite happens when I fly Southwest where many of the flight attendants have perfected comedic routines instead of the boring ones we are accustomed to hearing. One attendant delivered an oxygen mask warning that, had we not been buckled in our seats, would have received a standing ovation. “If you are traveling with a small child or someone needing help (like your husband), you are to put your mask over your nose and mouth before tending to the other person…unless, of course, your spouse has ticked you off that day. In that case, just take care of you.” Even the husbands laughed.

The warning seems silly. An unconscious person cannot help anyone else. Still, the warning is necessary. Jesus spoke words of similar refrain when listing the second-most important commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” In order to love someone else, we must love ourselves. We cannot give what we do not have.

One of my best gal-pals in Mazatlán is “Clair” whose husband, “Duane,” is the winningest (Yes, that is a word) high school basketball coach in Oregon’s history. The other day she shared about the counseling they needed a few years into their marriage because no matter what time of day or night, Duane felt responsible for allowing phone calls from parents or home visits from his players. Clair said the counselor’s advice saved their marriage. “You must set boundaries. You must take care of yourselves first. The players come later.”

Put on your own oxygen mask first.

Our connection with God is a limitless oxygen tank. Being dependent on Him is necessary for us to breathe physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Physically: We must take care of our bodies, the “temple of the Lord.” (1 Cor. 6:19). Eating well (Congratulations to you whose Thanksgiving feast ended with only one piece of pumpkin pie) and exercising daily (No, lifting that piece of pumpkin pie to your mouth does not qualify) are critical if we are going to have the energy to help someone else. Getting enough sleep, drinking water and striving to become healthy also are necessary to our well-being. No surprises there.

Emotionally: God gave us emotions. He gave us feelings, but He never said we are to be controlled by them. I sometimes get angry with Dave, especially when he complains relentlessly about how my weaving in and out of traffic at high rates of speed bothers him. My anger does not give me the right, however, to stop the car in the middle of the Dallas freeway, get out and demand he drive (although the idea, in all honesty, has crossed my mind). Jesus got angry. And yes, I realize that his was righteous anger and mine was…well, not, but surely we all can agree that anger is an emotion, right? The point is, we need to yield our emotions to God’s will and not our own.

Spiritually: The life-line linking our oxygen mask with God must remain unclogged. Our worldly frets and preoccupations can easily entangle us in matters that are easily solved if we just keep that connection open. Flight attendants always add one more oxygen mask tidbit: “To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you.” Get that? Allowing the mask to hang limply is useless; we must do our part and engage the mask by pulling it towards us. Some call it prayer. I call it conversation with God. Taking my cares and concerns to Him. The difference between the days I do that and the days I don’t is indescribable.

Actually, it’s the only reason I’m not parked in the middle of the Dallas freeway.

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