Garland Youth Is The Winner of KDOT Poster Contest

Nash Forester of Garland was among the three southeast regional winners in the 2021 Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day poster contest. The Kansas Department of Transportation and other traffic safety organizations sponsor this contest.
The photo shows Nash with his prizes – a bicycle from the Kansas Turnpike Authority and a helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas. The photo credit goes to his father, Ryan Forester.
A total of 638 kids across Kansas ages 5 to 13 took the time to think about safety and participate in the contest. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety and reduce all traffic fatalities.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 27
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 24-26
KDHE Encourages COVID Safe Halloween Celebrations
~ The Kansas Department of Health and Environment releases recommendations to enjoy Halloween while limiting the spread of COVID-19 ~
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is encouraging Kansans to celebrate Halloween safely and spookily this year by following a few, easy COVID precautions. Kansans can enjoy Halloween safely by getting tested prior to enjoying activities with people outside of their immediate family, respecting social distancing guidelines, and wearing masks to help keep young trick or treaters safe.
While COVID-19 cases are decreasing in the United States, community transmission remains high throughout much of Kansas. To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend trick-or-treating outside in small groups and avoiding crowded indoor parties. We highly recommend not attending celebrations or participating in activities if you feel sick. Wear a mask if you are unable to maintain social distance both indoors and outdoors. Get creative with your mask and match it to your costume!
“We know Kansas families are looking forward to celebrating Halloween this year,” said Lee Norman, M.D., Secretary of KDHE. “It’s a fun holiday for the whole family, but unfortunately COVID-19 is still putting our communities at risk. Since outdoor activities pose less of a risk, trick-or-treating is the perfect way to enjoy the spooky season and help reduce the spread. There are easy ways we can all stay safe – getting tested and getting vaccinated, if eligible, can keep the virus from spreading while we gather for candy apples and other Halloween treats.”
Help keep our communities safe by getting tested regularly. To find a free testing location near you, visit: knowbeforeyougoKS.com.
To learn more about the vaccines, who is eligible to get vaccinated (or receive a booster shot), and to schedule a vaccination appointment, visit: kansasvaccine.gov/.
Have a spook-tacular Halloween! Be safe and have a scary good time!
The SEKnFind Newsletter October 2021
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680th Avenue to close east of U.S. 69
680th Avenue to close east of U.S. 69
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), 680th Avenue in Crawford County will close east of U.S. 69 the week of Nov. 1.
The road will be closed for six to eight weeks for the reconstruction of the intersection with U.S. 69.
Drivers should use alternate routes until the road is reopened.
680th Avenue will remain open west of U.S. 69.
FS Commission Will Meet At Lake Fort Scott on Oct. 29
There will be a Special Meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29th, 2021. This meeting will be held to consider the following:
Approve the bid amount from the live auction sale of Lake Property #6 on 195th Street at Lake Fort Scott. The meeting will be held in the location on 195th Street at Lake Fort Scott.
Obituary of Vicke Thornhill

Vicki Sue Thornhill, age 66, a resident of rural Mapleton, Kansas, died unexpectedly Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home.
She was born February 19, 1955, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth Adams and Violet McQuay Adams.
Vicki had worked at the high school and also served as a bus drive for the Ballard, Missouri, school district. At the time of her death, she was serving in the same capacity for the Jayhawk Linn School District.
She liked horses and dogs and also enjoyed going to auctions.
Vicki loved her family and was always ready to go on an outing with them or to attend any of her grandchildren’s activities. While in Missouri, Vicki was a member of the Heart of Life Church in Adrian.
Survivors include her three children, Kenny Allen (Destiny) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Rocky Wheeler (J.R.), of Butler, Missouri and Richie Allen (Aimee) of Mapleton, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Ann Allen of Waukee, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren, Kolby Allen (Megan), Kori Belcher (Darren), Damon Allen (Torie), Austin Collins, Jordyn Allen, Savana Allen, Kailee Allen, Morgan Wheeler, Jailynn Wheeler, Garrett Allen, Jackson Allen, Kendall Earnest, Spencer Allen, Zoie Wheeler, Nellie Earnest and Kenadee Allen; and three great-grandsons, Atlas, Oliver and Gage with one more great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving is a step-son Jason Lewis and his family of the Florida Keys; a brother, Gary McQuay (Nyoka Simrell) and a sister, Sandra Dunfield (Lloyd) all of Nevada, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, Robert Garwood who died in infancy and Tony Allen.
Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 29th at the Community Christian Church.
Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.
Hedgehog INK Begins Writing Wednesdays

Writing Wednesdays start at Hedgehog.INK! on November 3, 10 and 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to kick-off
National Novel Writing Month.
“There is no fee for the sessions and they are intended to provide encouragement and support in our writing endeavors,” Jan Hedges, owner, said. “Whether it be writing a novel, a poem, working on a memoir, cookbook, genealogy or keeping a journal, you are invited to attend. No matter your age or writing skill level, you are invited to attend. Please help us share the word with others. We will meet in the Great Room at Hedgehog.INK!”
Lots of Options For Kids On Halloween
Many activities are planned for Fort Scott’s entertainment this Halloween.
Starting Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Common Ground Coffee House Fort Scott High School Debate and Forensic Students will be reading spooky stories.
Friday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Village Assisted Living staff will be hosting trick or treaters outside the facility.
Also Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m., Briggs Auto Lot will be hosting trick or treaters.
Saturday at Buck Run Community Center from 9 to 10 a.m., kids can make creepy, crawly crafts for $1 and then come back from 1 to 3 p.m. to carve a pumpkin for $3.
At the Butcher Block, one can purchase smoked turkey legs or hot dogs for dinner and enjoy caramel apples at 6 p.m.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade will be held Saturday, October 30 at 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Scott.
Starting at 10:30 a.m., there will be special activities including pictures with a spooktacular backdrop at the City Scales building on North Main Street, and face painting by Fort Scott High School Thespians.
The parade of children will trick-or-treat merchants along Main Street, starting at La Hacienda Restaurant, south to 2nd Street, crossing the street then heading north back to Skubitz Plaza, according to a Chamber press release.
Any businesses or organizations in the community, not located along Main Street, are welcome to set up a table on the sidewalk also providing treats, coupons, or other handouts for kids, according to the release.
Children are encouraged to bring a sack or bag to collect treats along the parade route.
Following the parade, a free hot dog lunch will be served to kids in costumes, according to the release.
The Chamber wishes to thank the sponsors which include, Briggs, Niece, Empress Center, KTCCU, Sharky’s, Valu-Merchandisers, Fort Scott Inn, Fort Scott Family Dental, Crain Insurance Agency, 3D Alternator, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, and Walgreens.
For more information contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566.

On Sunday, October 3, Sonic Drive-In Restuarant will have 50 cent corndogs for sale all day.
On Sunday evening, both Community Christan Church and the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene will be hosting trunk and treats for the community.


