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Ranchers/Farmers: Think Outside the Box
The Range Beef Cow Symposium was held in Scottsbluff, Nebraska during the week of November eighteenth.
You may be wondering what this has to do with ranching in Southeast, Kansas, but the answer is more than you would think.
Western ranchers face many of the same production problems we have in this area. Cattle prices have been depressed, the weather has been uncooperative, and good labor is in short supply.
If anything, the environment is even harsher out west. Ranches are measured in 640-acre sections, rather than in acres because carrying capacities are so low. Water can be in short supply, and mother nature deals out long, cold, and snowy winters. These factors make it imperative that western ranchers think outside the box for strategies that work well for them.
With a little brainstorming, we can do the same on your farm or ranch. What labor and natural resources do you have? What are you willing to learn how do differently? Have you considered multi-species grazing, or crossbreeding your cows? What about leasing cows out to a younger producer to help them get started in the business? What consideration have you given to alternative forage crops like teff grass or cover crop mixes? Have you thought about growing stocker calves during the spring and early summer, when there may be excess grass growth on your farm? When was the last time you purchased extra fertilizer, or seeded legumes like clover into your pastures?
One of the best things about farming and ranching is that your options are nearly limitless.
Once you determine what your long term goals are, I can help you with strategies to achieve them.
Call me, Christopher Petty, Southwind District Extension Agent for Livestock Production and Forage Management at 620-223-3720 or e-mail me at [email protected]. I’d be happy to visit with you about your options for success.
Christopher Petty, M.S.
Extension Agent
Livestock Production and Forage Management
K-State Research and Extension
Southwind Extension District
210 S. National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3720 Work
(620)224-6031 Cell
[email protected]
Extension Agent
Livestock Production and Forage Management
K-State Research and Extension
Southwind Extension District
210 S. National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3720 Work
(620)224-6031 Cell
[email protected]
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Nov. 26
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Note new time.
Date: November 26, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
1:30-2:15 – Jim Harris
2:15-2:30 – Robert Uhler – Smart Growth America
3:00-3:30 – Justin Meek – Executive Session
4:30-6:00 – Lunch
6:00-7:30 – Jody & Jeff – Economic Development Incentive Guidelines
Obituary of Dr. F. Wayne Stark
Dr. F. Wayne Stark, 79, a resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home.
He was born December 25, 1939, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Ernest Lloyd Stark and Lillie Elizabeth Davis Stark.
On March 25, 1963, Wayne married Alice Garner Stark.
He served the Church of the Nazarene in several capacities from 1960-2015.
Wayne graduated from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in religion. He went on to earn his M.A. in religion from Southern Nazarene University and his Master of Divinity from the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Wayne received his Doctorate of Divinity from the Nazarene Theological Seminary on June 2, 2019.
Wayne began his service to the Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Nazarene Gospel Mission as Head Pastor from 1960-1962. Wayne then served as Pastor at the Church of the Nazarene in Noble, Oklahoma until 1966. He spent the next ten years serving at Central Church of the Nazarene in downtown Oklahoma City. In 1976, Wayne accepted the call to the Nazarene Indian Bible College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During his time in Albuquerque, Wayne served as both Pastor and professor before being appointed by the General Superintendent as President of the College until 1983.
Following a one year sabbatical, Wayne moved his family to Pleasanton, Kansas where he would serve as Pastor of the Pleasanton Church of the Nazarene until 1996.
At that time, Wayne felt a calling to once again go back and serve the inner city of Oklahoma City. He took an unpaid position as pastor at First Indian Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, OK. In addition, he served as Site Director of Love Link Ministries until his resignation in 2008. Wayne retired in 2015 after serving the Nazarene denomination for 55 years.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Alice Garner Stark; his brother Eddie Stark and wife Margaret; his sisters Naoma Hemphill and husband Bob, and Marilyn Rogers; his sons Kevin and wife Cristin Stark, and Stephen Stark; his daughters Evangeline and husband Matt Korinke, and Michelle Seciwa; his grandchildren Christian Tavernaro and wife Cristin, Johnathan Stark and wife Sarah, Wyatt Stark, Wes Seciwa, Dawson, Brody and Lila Korinke.
Wayne was preceded in death by his grandparents M. Grant and Leota Stark and Ernest Eddie “Edd” and Haskell Hayse Davis; and parents Ernest and Lillie Stark.
Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 27th, at the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.
Burial will follow in the Prescott Cemetery, Prescott, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 PM Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to either Pathways or AgGrandize Global and may be left in care of the website Grandizeglobal.com or 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.
Glen A. Pearson, Jr. Obituary
Glen Alexander Pearson, Jr., 3-day old son of Glen Pearson, Sr., and Shelby Brown, of Iola, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Allen County Hospital Emergency Room in Iola, Kansas.
He was born November 20, 2019, at Pittsburg, Kansas.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Brailynne and his grandparents and great-grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 2nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
A private burial will take place Tuesday at the Highland Cemetery in Iola, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Glen Pearson, Jr. Memorial Fund and may be left in the 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.
Rosie’s Cabin Hosts Vendors Dec. 7: Buy Local
Rosie’s Cabin Event Center Manager Kelsey Blythe was approached by a local entrepreneur to host a vendor show.
“Kelly Perry from Perry’s Pork Rinds is a very motivated entrepreneur with great ideas,” Blythe said. “She came to me with an idea to have a local vendor show. Since we have space, we were delighted to host.”
The Backwoods Holiday Mart is scheduled for December 7 at Rosie’s Cabin – 563 Maple Road Uniontown, just 20 minutes from downtown Fort Scott.
“Everyone is invited,” Blythe said. “The more support our local vendors get, the better for all of the community in Bourbon County.”
The event is from 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7.
There will be giveaways, prizes, and samples.
Santa Claus will be available for family photos by Erica George Photography.
“Loads of people will be setting up a booth to sell and advertise their products,” Blythe said. “There are so many different kinds of vendors coming, it’s going to be so fun to look around.”
“There will be hand made jewelry, wines, nuts, knives, Perry’s Pork Rinds, homemade baked goods, homemade dog treats, leather goods, woodworking, Tupperware, homemade Christmas wreaths and many many more. Come support your local business people!! Most of these vendors travel to vendor shows and put their heart into their products.”
Blythe is considering this an annual event and possibly bi-annual
“to give hard-working people a good chance to sell LOCALLY! What would be better than to have one of your best shows be here in Bourbon County,” Blythe said.
Gordmans Offers Gifts On Black Friday
Line Up for Fun on Thanksgiving & Black FriYAY
The first 75 guests…
- get a scratch-off card — it could be a $100 Gordmans gift card or a $5 shopping card;
- can enter a drawing to win a giant FAO Schwarz® teddy bear, replica of the cuddly Bella Bear from Gordmans’ BEARS that CARE partnership with St. Jude.
On Friday, the first 75 guests…
- receive a free, festive reusable holiday tote bag.
GivingTuesday: Gordmans Doubles Donations to St. Jude
- On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Gordmans will match 100% of all donations made at checkout to St. Jude.
- Guests also can help St. Jude families by purchasing holiday teddy bears that celebrate a special little girl named Bella, who has childhood cancer and is getting expert care at St. Jude.
- Gordmans’ BEARS that CARE are under $10; Gordmans will donate $2 of each bear sale to St. Jude.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 25
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Nov. 22-24
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Something to Thank About by Jimmy Tucker
Have you ever been visiting with someone and you could tell he/she wasn’t listening to a word you were saying? By the look in the individual’s eyes, you can tell he/she was a million miles away in thought. That’s when you’re tempted to ask, “What are you thinking about?“ So, are you tuned in or are you somewhere else?
As we near the celebration of Thanksgiving with our loved ones, we begin to think about our numerous blessings. Thinking is good, but God wants to hear our thanks come out of our mouths. Maybe you’ve had a rough time lately and you’re not feeling especially thankful. Let’s take a few moments to focus our thoughts on God’s truth from the Bible:
God loves you as much as He loves Jesus! That’s a “wow” truth, and a lot of people don’t even know it. When Jesus prayed for His disciples and all believers, right before He was betrayed and arrested, He said: ”I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love Me” (John 17:23 NLT). It’s awesome to know and believe that your heavenly Father loves you as much as His only-begotten Son! When you accept this truth, your life will never be the same. Think about it…and be thankful!
Are you fully persuaded that what God has promised He is able to perform? If your answer is yes, then you should give thanks. “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways (Psalm 128:1 NKJV). If that’s you, then believe you’re blessed and be thankful. Can you give glory to God and praise Him? “I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!” (Psalm 104:33 NLT). Be determined to praise God and be thankful all the days of your life.
During the autumn season, farmers harvest the crops they have planted. In the natural, we all understand that you reap what you sow. There are natural laws and spiritual laws that cannot be revoked. If you sow corn, you’ll harvest corn. If you sow kindness, you’ll reap kindness. If you sow hostility, you’ll reap hostility. If you want love, then sow it. If you give, it will be given to you. “God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others” (2 Corinthians 9:7,8 NLT). Think about that…and be thankful!
“Oh, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing” (Psalm 107:21,22 KJV).
The Bottom Line: The goodness and love of God is something to think about, talk about, and receive with thanksgiving every day.
Pastor Jimmy Tucker
(620) 223-1483
Diamond Community Church
2591 Jayhawk Road
10:45 a.m. Worship
Who Moved? by Pastor James Collins
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8a
A man was hired by a government subcontractor to paint the white lines down the center of the highway. His foreman ordered him to paint the lines by hand and the man went to work.
After three days, the foreman said, “I’m afraid that I’m going to have to let you go.”
“Why?” the man asked.
“Your performance has dropped. On your first day, you did great. You painted the line for three miles. Your second day wasn’t bad either. You painted two miles. But today you only painted one mile. So, I’m going to have to fire you. I’m sorry.”
On his way out of the office, the fired employee looked back and said, “It’s not my fault. Every day I got further away from the paint can.”
Like the fired employee, our country is moving further and further away from God every day. Contrary to what the revisionist historians say, our Founding Fathers founded this nation on the Christian religion. The Pilgrims left a land where they were persecuted to find a land where they could worship freely. When they landed at Plymouth Rock, they knelt on the shore, and they thanked God for His blessings.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let me remind you that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 to give thanks to God for their freedoms in the New World. Later, in 1789, President George Washington issued a Thanksgiving Day Proclamation to commemorate the first Pilgrim celebration.
In 1826, Sarah Hale, the author of the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb” began a campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. She wrote letters and pleaded her case with political leaders. Finally, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln listened to her plea that a nation divided by the Civil War should put aside their differences and observe a day of Thanksgiving to God for His blessings. President Lincoln proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November to be the official “National Thanksgiving Day.”
However, the American people have moved further and further away from God, the source of all our blessings. If this nation continues to forget her spiritual roots, what will become of her? Of the 22 civilizations that have appeared in history, 19 of them fell when they reached the moral condition that the United States is in now. This country is still the greatest nation on the planet, but we are going down a road that is taking us away from the Christian values that made America.
But we can turn back.
America can return to God one person at a time, starting with you. Are you struggling under heavy burdens that seem unbearable? Do you fell like there is a great distance between you and the Lord? If so, this Thanksgiving bow your head and thank God for all He has done for you. Thank Him for the good things in your life and for life itself.
The point is: If you are not experiencing God’s presence in your life, if you find yourself moving further and further away from God, ask yourself this question, “Who moved?”
God is where He has always been. He is waiting for you. Turn around and draw near to Him. Then you will experience the blessing of Thanksgiving.
James Collins will be signing copies of his latest book, “The Nativity,” today from 7 am to 2 pm at the First Southern Baptist Church Family Bazaar and Bake Sale. For more information, call (620) 223-2986.
Community Closet Community Day Nov. 23
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