Toby Lane Adams, age 52, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Services for Toby Adams will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
Obituary of Anthony Weyant
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Weyant, age 32, a resident of Colorado, passed August 28, 2021 in Colorado. He was born July 17, 1989, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Charles Weyant and Donna Weyant.
He married Sonja Medlin, September 22, 2018 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Tony was a self-employed contractor. He loved to take his family on vacations where they would camp, hike, and tour the national parks. He enjoyed ordering pizza and watching movies. Tony loved to cook especially BBQ, even if there was snow on the ground.
Tony is survived by his wife Sonja, of the home, two children, a son Anthony Wayne Weyant, and a daughter, Shailynn Weyant.; seven step-daughters, Melanie, Shebly, Kayleigh, Olivia, Adyson, Maia, and Katie; parents, Charles Weyant and Donna Weyant; a brother, Dustin Miles Weyant, a sister, Kelly Rae Carson; his grandmothers, Mary Overcash and Goldie Weyant Arndt,; and his faithful dog Jasper.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Michael Weyant, his grandfathers, Hoyt Overcash, Miles Weyant and step-grandfather, Larry Arndt; four uncles, Brad Weyant, Rick Overcash, Dale Overcash, and Jim Weyant; an aunt, Nancy Overcash; two cousins, Brandon Weyant and Melony Beerbower.
Pastor Marty DeWitt will conduct a celebration of life, Sunday September 12, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. Words of remembrance maybe submitted the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com
Aglow Speaker: Carol Hammerbacker
Aglow’s Guest Speaker will Share a Testimony of God’s Healing Process of Old Wounds
Fort Scott Aglow Lighthouse welcomes guest speaker, Carol Hammerbacker, on Thursday September 9th at 6:30 pm. We meet at the Fort Scott Inn conference room, 101 State Street.
Carol will share of her faith in the Lord and what an amazing difference He has made in her life. Carol returned to live in southeast KS in 1994 and currently lives in Pittsburg. She graduated high school from Walnut, Kansas and was raised on a farm with two sisters and two brothers. After high school, Carol married and attended cosmetology school. In 1964, she moved to Fortuna, California and had three children. She went into real estate in 1974 and continued her career here. Tragically her daughter at age 29, was killed in a car accident. Carol’s two sons and their families live in California. She now has five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Carol is grateful to the Aglow International ministry that she discovered while living in California. About 4 years ago she began attending the Pittsburg Aglow Lighthouse and now serves on their board. She says that Aglow has had a positive effect on my relationship with God.
The mission of Aglow International is : Every Nation touched, every heart changed.
For more information, contact Amand Gilmore at (620)215-0418.
Kansas Driver’s License Visits Continue on an Appointment-First Basis
Kansas Department of Revenue Reminds Customers of Online Services Available
TOPEKA – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the state, the Kansas Department of Revenue reminds its customers that many of the services provided in its offices can also be completed online. This includes, for many Kansans, renewing driver’s licenses and making tax payments, whether current or delinquent.
“Reminding our customers that these options are available merely reiterates our continued mission to provide services and assistance safely and efficiently, even during a pandemic,” said Secretary of Revenue Mark Burghart.
A complete list of online services is available at ksrevenue.org/onlineservices.
If an office visit is necessary for driver’s license services, KDOR heavily encourages making an appointment. Customers with an appointment receive priority. Information about making an appointment can be found at ksrevenue.org/DOVAppointmentInfo.
Office visits to KDOR Taxpayer Assistance Centers require an appointment. Those appointments can be made by going to kdor.ks.gov/apps/appointmentscheduler.
Jayhawk Wind Farm Update: On Track For Completion This Year
The Jayhawk Wind energy project workers are currently constructing the wind turbines in Bourbon and Crawford counties, with a completion date expected in late 2021.
The following questions were answered by Patrick Chilton, Apex Public Engagement Manager, Apex Clean Energy, Inc., Charlottesville, VA
Where are the currently completed wind turbines located?
We have erected six turbines so far. Four are in the southwest corner of the project, in Crawford County, and two in the northwest corner, in Bourbon County.
What is the timeline of the project currently?
As previously expected, we are on track to complete the construction of Jayhawk Wind by December of 2021.
How many turbines will there be? What are their dimensions?
There will be 70 turbines built once construction is completed. That represents no change from the project design as permitted. These turbines are 584 feet from the base to the tip of the blade at its highest point.
How many employees are there?
There are more than 250 employees working on the various elements of construction for Jayhawk Wind.
What are the contractors’ names and where are they from?
IEA is the Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor for Jayhawk Wind, and they have many sub-contractors working with them. We don’t disclose those contractors for their proprietary reasons.
Hwy. 3 from Hwy. 39 to Hwy. 47 is in pretty bad shape because of all the tear-up laying new lines, when can the public see this remedied?
While the work being done on Highways 3 and 39 is in our project area, it is not because of our construction work. The maintenance work is being done by KDOT and is happening now because of recent funding from the state.
The following is from Priscilla Peterson, Kansas Department of Transportation Public Affairs Manager, Southeast District:
KDOT replaced the crossroad pipes under K-3, and have patched the areas afterward.
Crossroad pipes are drainage structures that carry water from one side of the road to the other side.
“We replace the deteriorating pipes as needed,” she said. “If a pipe collapses, the roadway can no longer carry traffic or drain properly.”
Bourbon County Arts Council Patio Concert Oct. 1
Obituary of Glenn Newcomer
Glenn Allen Newcomer was born in Hays, KS, on August 25, 1942, to Ralph and Leila Newcomer. He passed away on Saturday, September 4th in Fort Scott. He was raised on the
family farm in Russell, KS, where he grew to love the land. This led him to Kansas State University where he majored in animal husbandry. While there, he worked at their dairy barns and was a member of the Livestock Judging Team. At the Collegiate 4-H Club, he met Carol Tiffany, and they were married on August 14,1966. Together they were blessed with two daughters.
Glenn was a member of the Air National guard for six years. He was the Bourbon County Extension Agent for 37 years retiring January 1, 2002. After retiring, he worked part time as a water quality manager at the Soil Conservation District for a few years. He was a gentle man, being completely honest and respectful of all the farmers and 4-Hers who had the privilege of working with him. Helping his daughters with their 4-H lambs, attending Rock Spring Ranch with them and teaching them photography techniques was a joy for him. He had a great time attending the school activities of his girls and grandchildren, along with following K-State Wildcat sports. He was proud to always have a green lawn free of dandelions and a plentiful garden.
Glenn was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bourbon County Fair Board, Methodist Men, and Kiwanis. Until his health failed, he volunteered at church as part of the Wednesday morning work crew. He also loved being a part of an early morning coffee group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. Survivors include his wife,
Carol; his daughter, Kendra Clancy (Chris); daughter, Darcy Strong (Joe); grandchildren: Rebecca, Kaylin, Amber, Tristan, Emily, Alex, Jared, and Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 10th from 5-7 p.m. at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Fragile X Foundation, First United Methodist Church, or Bourbon County Fair Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 6
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 7
Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses
Stephan Moses will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of blues and classic country.
“Formerly from Kansas City, Moses began playing music at age ten, so he’s been at this a long time,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Moses has a strong family heritage in music, as his grandfather played banjo, and an uncle played guitar and sang old country and blues songs. Hearing this music as a kid left a strong impression on Moses, so he threw his hat into the ring too. We appreciate him sharing his time and talent and welcome Stephan Moses to the park pavilion. Come out and join us for a great evening of music.“
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Aug. 31 to Sept. 5
To Vaccine or Not to Vaccine by Pastor Kevin Moyer
There’s a lot of discussion right now about the vaccine and whether a person should or shouldn’t get it. It doesn’t take long before you find people with differing opinions, and if I’m not mistaken we’ve always valued our freedoms in America that allow us to have differences of opinions.
However, I do want to tell you about a virus that is much deadlier than the Coronavirus, and if you don’t get the vaccine YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY DIE. The virus is called SIN. We’ve all got it, according to Romans 3:23. Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4), and sin is not just doing the wrong thing, but it’s failing to do what is right (James 4:17). We can say with Paul that though we want to do the right thing, we don’t do it, and we don’t want to do the wrong thing, but we still do it (Romans 7:19). It’s the human thing to do. It’s the nature that we inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21,22). Where does all of this lead to? It leads to death. Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death…” Ezekiel 18:20 says, “The soul who sins is the one who will die…” There are many other such passages that help us understand that sin=death.
There’s only one way to get around this absolute certainty: that is to get the vaccine. The vaccine is Jesus. Only Jesus can save you from sin’s wage. Only Jesus can free you from sin’s penalty. I didn’t quote to you the whole verse from Romans 6:23 a while ago. It says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” There are lots of other verses that teach us forgiveness is through Jesus (Ephesians 1:7; Acts 13:38,39; 1 John 1:9; 1 Timothy 2:5,6; Hebrews 10:10-14).
Could I encourage you to get the vaccine for your deadly virus of sin? Say “YES” to Jesus, so that when you stand before Him He will say “YES” to you. If you need help in knowing how to find Him, I’d love to help you.
Kevin Moyers,
Rinehart Christian Church