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New Physical Therapist Joins Mercy
When opportunity knocks, listen.
For David Shank, DPT, the chance to use his physical therapy expertise to help patients near his hometown came sooner than expected. But, he knew the opportunity was something he couldn’t let slip by.
The community where he spent many years as a young adult had an appeal he couldn’t resist.
“I feel Fort Scott is a gem and I like the small-town atmosphere,” said Shank.
“I had been working as a traveling physical therapist since graduating from Kansas University Medical School in May 2017. My plan was to continue this for a few years. When the job opportunity came available at Mercy Health for Life, my plans were put on fast forward.”
Shank, a 2009 Uniontown High School graduate, attended Fort Scott Community College where he played football for two years. He then transferred to Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2013. He began doctorate work in physical therapy later that year.
Life experiences have helped Shank appreciate and understand the importance of physical therapy. From personal football injuries to the physically demanding work as a welder, Shank has lived it.
“My interest in rehabilitating an injury progressed more as I dove deeper into the profession. I learned that physical therapy is about more that the human body; it’s about the whole person – physical, mental, spiritual – and helping to make a positive impact on someone’s life.”
“I know I’ve made the right career choice when my patients are able to walk again, say they are able to get out of bed without pain or they’ve been able to avoid surgery and yet feel 100 percent.”
Shank will care for physical therapy patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting as well as the occupational health environment.
“I hope to be a good resource for companies in our area because not only do I have the medical training in worksite occupational health, but I have the personal experience that can be beneficial in treatment, too.”
Shank joins a veteran Mercy Health for Life therapy team that includes physical therapists Denny Gillard and Janet Smith; occupational therapist Hugo Dahlstrom; speech therapist Afton Hyer; and physical therapy assistants Lisa Proctor and Rebecca Zimmerman.
For more information about Mercy Therapy Services, call 620-223-7073.
FSCC Adult Education and GED Program Orientation Slated for January 10
Fort Scott Community College will hold the next orientation for the Adult Education and GED Program on Wednesday, January 10. The program is eight weeks long, and students may choose from three sessions: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m., or 4 to 7 p.m.
“Through the program, students will work to complete GED modules including math, reading, science, and social studies,” said Aubrey Duft, FSCC Adult Basic Education Instructor. “The classes also focus on college readiness, career readiness, and technology.”
Adult education classes are open to students ages 16 and older. Students who are under 18 must have a Parental Waiver for Compulsory Attendance to attend class; the form can be obtained from the last school district the student attended.
The cost for the class is $30 and includes the ACCUPLACER college entrance exam, Northstar Digital Literacy Certification, WorkKeys Employment Skills Test, TABE assessment, and one GED Ready Practice Test. GED testing fees are not included.
The classes will take place in the FSCC Student Success Center, located in Bailey Hall, 2108 South Horton, Fort Scott. To enroll, please contact Aubrey Duft, FSCC Adult Basic Education Instructor, at 620-223-2700, ext. 4400.
Holiday Hours at Mercy Convenient Care and Mercy Clinics
Mercy Convenient Care at 1624 S. National in Fort Scott will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Monday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
For emergencies on the holiday, please visit Mercy Emergency Department located in Mercy Hospital Fort Scott.
Mercy Clinic Fort Scott, Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Arma and Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Linn County will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. All locations will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
The physicians and staff at Mercy Clinic wish you a safe a happy holiday.
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Patty LaRoche: The Gift of Giving
Last week I wrote about Akrasia, the state of acting against our better judgment. We “almost” do the right thing but then come up with a kajillion excuses as to why we shouldn’t follow through. During this Christmas season, I have come up with 15 ways we can be a blessing to others. I can think of no better way to turn our “almosts” into action.
- Give a compliment, especially in crowded lines where nerves are frayed.
- Call the Customer Service Line listed on your receipt and take time to give an employee credit.
- Donate blood.
- Shop local. Adopt a family and deliver presents for them to open on Christmas day. Once a month, surprise them with a gift card, movie tickets or a bag of groceries on their doorstep.
- Find a neighbor with a need and meet it. Trim their tree. Shovel their snow. Weed their garden. Wash their windows.
- Speak to a school counselor to obtain the name of students in need. Adopt that student anonymously and meet his/her needs during the school year.
- Serve at a homeless shelter or volunteer at a nursing home.
- Have your children run cold drinks out to your garbage man, postman or school bus driver.
- Bake goodies for the local police and fire department…once a month.
- Surprise a homebound person with a pizza.
- Pay for someone’s gas (hint: better a Volkswagen than a semi-truck).
- Offer to take down the Christmas lights for the elderly or a single mom.
- If you know of a wife, mother, or family of a soldier serving overseas, come up with ways you can fill their loneliness and meet their physical needs.
- Give a gift of sponsorship to feed a child, provide clean water for a community, rescue a child from sex slavery, or whatever it is you or the gift receiver are most passionate about.
- Share what Christmas is really about. If you do nothing else on this list, do not neglect this last one. Believe it or not, lots of people know only that Jesus was a baby, there was no room in the inn and the angels sang. That’s about it. They don’t know why He came. They don’t know who He came for. You need to share with them the truth.
Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
It will be the best gift you ever can give.
Obituary: Jerry Eugene Clements
Submitted by Cheney Witt Funeral Home
Jerry Eugene Clements, age 71, a resident of Fort Scott, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his home.
He was born December 22, 1945, in Fort Scott, the son of Guy Allen Clements and Doris Alene Johnson Clements. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and then Fort Scott Community College. He married Linda Lloyd on June 8, 1968, in Fort Scott. Jerry worked as a supervisor of the La Cygne Power Plant for 36 years. He enjoyed playing golf, working on old cars, fishing, raising cattle and working on his farm. His favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Linda of the home; two sons, Adam Clements, and wife Katie, of Fort Scott, and Jason Clements, and wife Casidey, of Liberty, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Riley, Kinley, Javon, Kain, Jaxon, Kalia and Roman Clements; two brothers, Terry Clements, and wife Jane, of Riverton, Kan., and Robert Clements, and wife Mary Jo, of Willard, Mo.; a sister Joyce Young, and husband Jim, of Fort Scott; he was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Larry Joe, Darrel Guy, Gary Wayne and Timothy Clements.
Pastor Tom Mullins will conduct graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017, at the U.S. National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Olson Frary Burkhart Post #1165 V.F.W. Memorial are suggested to Care to Share or Hammond United Methodist 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 guest book at cheneywitt.com.
Hartman Spine And Joint: Two Focuses of Medicine
Hartman Spine and Joint is a team of husband and wife, both chiropractic doctors, but who focused on different areas of chiropractic service.
Both graduated from Logan University, St. Louis, Mo.
Dr. Grant Hartman treats musculoskeletal conditions.
Following sport injury issues at Fort Scott High School, Hartman received help through chiropractic medicine. He graduated in 2008.
“I had back problems in high school in football and track,” Hartman said. “A chiropractic doctor was able to help.”
Additionally, his grandfather Ron Billiard had extensive back problems.
“I always said if I could help only one person so they wouldn’t have to go through what he went through,” Hartman said. “That’s what motivated me.”
Dr. Heather Davis, a 2006 graduate of FSHS, focused on different issues.
“I was a bodybuilder and did well,” Davis said. “But my health was devastated. I started seeing a functional medicine doctor.”
After six months of seeing improvement in her health, she changed her focus at Logan University to functional medicine.
The office has two employees, Joy Fleming and Jenny Guilfoyle.
Trailer Park Sold, Property Will Be Developed
Two Dogs Barking Real Estate, owned by Patrick Wood and Jake Gross, recently purchased Fort Scott Estates trailer park at 2170 S. Horton.
Demolition on the property was by Johnny Walker, who was hired by the previous owner, Ted Shadid.
The house that is on the property will be moved to another location, Wood said.
“Originally we purchased the property to build apartments,” Wood said. “But since then some other things are in the works that are bigger.”
Wood and Gross also own the Garrison Apartments, at 1731 S. Horton, across from Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.
Court Hears From Mental Health Professionals in Banker Case
On December 8 in the District Court of Bourbon County, KS, the State of Kansas VS Joseph Banker, the court heard from a doctor and a counselor who have both evaluated Banker.
Both had submitted reports to the court after evaluating Banker who has plead No Contest to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
The offenses occurred in 2009 when Banker was on the staff of a church in Fort Scott.
The report from the doctor states that Banker does not meet the definition of a sexual offender and would not recommend additional sexual offender treatment.
The defendant voluntarily entered therapy, the report said.
In the report, it is stated that Banker has been married for 13 years and has children 11, 9 and 6 years of age. He is currently working in construction and his wife has employment also.
Banker stated to the doctor that “the circumstances of these offenses were situational and he had no previous or subsequent behaviors related to sexual offending,” the report said.
“Banker expressed concern and extreme remorse and guilt for the incidents in question and takes full responsibility for these incidents”, according to the report.
Banker told the doctor that he was molested in childhood.
Banker has no history of criminal involvement or prior arrests.
The doctors summary and recommendation states that Banker “is a bright individual able to benefit from mental health counseling and is in mental health counseling which includes treatment for his sexually inappropriate behaviors in 2009, as well as current mental health percussions.”
“He exhibits insight…and making progress…related to his offenses and related poor judgment and limited impulse control,” which in the doctor’s opinion lead to the offense.
The doctor recommends probation for Banker.
Also submitted to the court was a document from the Christian counselor treating Banker.
“The two main areas addressed in counseling is the sexual trauma in childhood and anxiety about the recent litigation,” the counselor’s report states. “I have observed (Banker) to be a person of healthy self-introspection with compassion towards those involved in the litigation, saying nothing to defame any character during our sessions.”
Banker will be sentenced at 3:30 p.m. February 2, 2018, before the Honorable Amy Harth.
For a prior report on this case, Banker Pleads No Contest
WBE Primary Students Christmas Program
The annual West Bourbon Elementary School primary students Christmas program provided an enjoyable evening for area residents Monday night.
“Ring and Sing the Holidays” was the title of the program directed by music teacher Rhonda Allen. She acknowledged she had help from many school personnel and parent assistants.
Sign Up Today: Sunshine Boutique $95 Gift Basket
Walk into the Sunshine Boutique, 18 E. Wall, and the aroma of coffee is noticed first.
“I have coffee on all the time,” owner Georgia Brown said. “And we offer samples of hot chocolate or tea.”
“I want people to come in and feel comfortable shopping,” she said.
Sunshine Boutique offers tuxedo rental, decorating for weddings, and wedding cakes.
In addition, “All kinds of cakes, cookies, and pies,” Brown said.
But the business is most known for its’ shop full of boutique items.
See the photos below for some of the items that can be purchased in Sunshine Boutique.
Many people may not know that Brown does corporate giftings where she picks out, wraps and delivers gifts to the business. The wrap and delivery are free to customers.
Starting today, The Sunshine Boutique is offering a special give away to subscribers of FortScott.Biz. Georgia Brown is offering a gift basket valued at $95.
The winner will be chosen from among subscribers to FortScott.Biz who sign up by Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. See more details below the photos.
The Sunshine Boutique is offering a special give away to subscribers of FortScott.Biz. The owner is offering a gift basket valued at $95.
The winner will be chosen from among subscribers to FortScott.Biz
So make sure you signup by CLICKING HERE if you don’t already get our emails.
We’ll draw a winner on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
Be sure to watch your emails because you’ll have 24 hours to respond before we select a new winner.
Some details about entering the contest:
- You have to be subscribed to the list to enter. That means you’ll need to type in your email address and then confirm the subscription.
- You can enter from this link or use the form on the right-hand side of the page.
- You’ll need to come to Fort Scott to claim the prize. If you live in Alaska, this might not be cost effective for you.
- The winner will be announced and have their picture posted to the site. This probably isn’t a good contest for people in the witness protection program.
- If you are under 18, you’ll need a guardian to accept it on your behalf.
Uniontown Music Students Entertain The Community
A large crowd listened to Uniontown Junior/Senior High Band and Choir students perform the annual winter concert Friday evening.
The junior high choir is under the direction of music instructor Rhonda Allen.
The sixth-grade band, junior high band, and the high school choir are under the director of music instructor Neva Rowland.
