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Chamber Coffee at Mercy Hospital August 30
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Weekly Chamber Coffee REMINDER
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FS Middle School Volleyball Sweeps In Six Matches
The Fort Scott Middle School Volleyball home opener against Praire View provided wins in all six matches. Fort Scott played against 59 athletes last night, August 28.
The scores for 7th and 8th-grade teams:
7C. 25-17 & 25-18
7B. 25-5 & 25-17
7A. 25-13 & 25-13
8C 25-18 &25-16
8B. 25-10 &25-17
8A. 23-25 &25-17& 15-5
Submitted by Angie Kemmerer
Obituary of Donald “Fred” Savage
Donald “Fred” Savage, 80, of Fulton, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas.
He was born February 4, 1938, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Thomas Franklin and Rita Myrle (Willis) Savage. He married Joan Hays April 3, 1957, and she preceded him in death August 22, 2017.
Fred is survived by his children, Joseph F. Savage, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Kenneth D. Savage, of Hammond, Kansas; two brothers, Raymond Joe Savage, of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Franklin Savage, of Rantool, Kansas; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Joan, Fred was also preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ed Savage.
Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct graveside services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the West Liberty Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and leave for the cemetery and 10:45 a.m. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Teen Activities At The Library
The Fort Scott Public LibraryTeen Advisory Group will continue meeting on Wednesdays, and each week is different but on a rotating monthly schedule.
For the upcoming two months, this is the current lineup:
September 5 at 4:15 p.m.: Teen Community Service Night
September 12 at 4:15 p.m.: Teen Craft Night
September 19 at 4 – 6 p.m.: Teen Games & Snacks Night
September 26 at 4:15 p.m.: American Idiots Teen Book Club at Common Ground Coffee Co.
October 3 at 4:15 p.m.: Teen Community Service Night
October 10 at 4:15 p.m.: Teen Craft Night
October 17 at 4 – 6 p.m.: Teen Games & Snacks Night
October 24 at 4:15 p.m.: American Idiots Teen Book Club at Common Ground Coffee Co.
October 31 at 4:15 p.m.: Teen Halloween Party
Library Puts in Motion Fall Activities
Beginning in September, Fort Scott Public Library will offer two new monthly programs to local families: Marvelous Mondays and Maker Mondays.
Marvelous Monday is a family program for all ages, with the primary goal of serving local homeschool families by offering educational activities, special guest speakers, and collaborative projects. The first meeting will be held on September 10, 2 – 3 p.m. in the library event room. The theme will be a Back to Homeschool party with special guest speakers, retired educator Yvonne Holloway and local author Cathy Werling. Attendees will be invited to join a chat group and to offer their ideas and suggestions for future program themes.
Maker Monday is a S.T.E.A.M. program, focused on offering school-aged children opportunities to unleash their creativity, make unique projects, and learn new skills. All ages are welcome to attend, but children 2nd grade and below must have an adult with them at all times. At our first Maker Monday on September 24, 4 – 5 p.m., we will create book art from the pages of old books, enjoy snacks and bottled water (attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks as well), add stickers to our sticker mosaic poster, and discuss ideas for future programs.
Library programs are offered free of charge. If you would like to volunteer or donate snacks or supplies, please contact Miss Val at [email protected], call 223-2882, or visit the library. Follow Fort Scott Public Library on Facebook or visit our website at fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org to view upcoming events.”
Mercy Donates
Schools Benefit from Mercy Clinic Donation
FORT SCOTT, KAN. (August 29, 2018) – Mercy Clinic Fort Scott will donate $2990.00 to local school district activity accounts through funds generated by their annual sports physical clinic program.
Each year, physicians and nursing staff at Mercy Clinic Fort Scott host sport physical clinics for area middle school and high school students at the low cost of $10 each. In 2018, the clinic staff examined 299 students from Fort Scott and neighboring school districts.
“The clinic staff considers it a privilege to offer this service to students,” said Michelle Bruner, Mercy Clinic director. “By volunteering our time, we are able to pass the benefit right on to the schools in our service area.”
When the student signs in for the physical, the student’s school is tracked. The $10 fee for the physical is donated directly back to the student’s school district activity fund to help with equipment or supply purchases.
“The Kansas State High School Activities Association requires students who plan to participate in extracurricular activities to have a current physical on file,” Bruner explained. “The physicals ensure that the student is healthy to participate.”
“The students receive a thorough physical exam to be sure there are no signs of heart disease or other health-related issues that would cause problems playing sports and being physically active,” Bruner added.
To learn more about Mercy Clinic Fort Scott or to find a primary care doctor, call 620-223-8040.
Death Notice of Edwin G. Leonard
Edwin G. Leonard, age 78, a resident of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Monday, August 27th in Mesa. Funeral services for Edwin Leonard will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.
Death Notice Of Peyton Riedel
Peyton R. Riedel, age 25, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Monday, August 27th as the result of a car accident in Colorado Springs. Services for Peyton Riedel will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott.
Greyhound Campus Cookout Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. by Briana Blandamer
Classes are in full swing, athletics have officially begun and the activities here at Fort Scott Community College continue, giving students opportunities to leave their dorm room, meet new people and enjoy the year together!
On Saturday, FSCC football opened their season with a hard fight against the Highland Scotties. The Greyhounds lost 29-28.
The Greyhound football team will have a chance to turn their season around with their first home game of the season. Come out to see the battle against Coffeyville Community College at 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 1.
The FSCC Volleyball team will face the Cowley College Tigers here in Fort Scott at 6:30 pm on Wednesday. Come help support the lady Greyhounds!
This Wednesday, August 29, there will be a Greyhound Cookout outside of the Bailey Hall commons area from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. There will be free food, drinks and chance to win a $50.00 Walmart Shopping Spree! The winner of this giveaway will be announced at the volleyball game that evening. You must be present to win.
Enjoy another week, Greyhounds!
Arby’s Canopy On S. Main
Arby’s personnel have set up a canopy in front of their restaurant at 2101 S. Main to attract people who might be interested in working there.
“We don’t have access to the building yet,” said Debbie Cardwell, Arby’s District Manager from Carthage, Mo. “This gives us a little more traffic.”
The building renovation is nearing completion, with a goal of September 24 to be opened, said Debbie Smith, Arby’s Training Coordinator from Joplin, Mo.
All crew positions are open, Cardwell said.
“We’ll be out here Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon…until we have access to the building,” Cardwell said.
Interested people are invited to stop by to apply for the positions.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Aug. 28
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