Fort Scott Community Matters 2021

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

OCTOBER 2021

Exercise essential to strong mental, physical health Bob Williams is an exercise enthusiast. Every day, he finds ways to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.

“Exercise is a big key to longevity,” Bob said. “No one should expect to make it to 100 years old without exercising.”

Bob regularly attends the scheduled exercise activities at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village and does quite a bit on his own. Some key benefits to exercise are improved healing function, increased balance and stability and help with fighting depression. Exercise can build positive mental health.

“Exercise is a great way to socialize Bob Williams finds ways to exercise every and meet new people,” Bob said. “It day, often walking on the treadmill. keeps your mind and body working.”

Bob has recently moved into Presbyterian Village and has been a key motivator to our exercise program, bringing in many great ideas.

Clarice Russell

Seniors share their school-time memories and advice It’s the time of year when students and parents scurry around in a frantic state trying to get everything in place so they are ready for the busy school routine. While having discussions with our seniors about the memories they have of this time of year, they have offered their own great advice for how students can get through the 2021-22 school year a bit more easily.

Clarice Russell attended small schools in Mapleton, Kan., and Blue Mound, Kan., as a child, where everyone knew each other well and became lasting friends.

She reminds kids, “Going back to school is a reason for celebration because it means a new step

Bob Williams is a big supporter of the group exercise program, and regularly encourages others to join him.

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Medical professional addresses questions about COVID-19 If one thing has become clear, it is that COVID-19 is not going away any time soon. In fact, it has just brought on more variants, questions, and confusion. It can all just become a bit overwhelming.

On Aug. 16, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village invited Randy Nichols to an employee in-service. Randy was a practicing family doctor in the Fort

Scott area for more than 30 years and now serves on the board at Via Christi.

With all the information out there on COVID-19, the new delta variant, and the vaccine, Presbyterian Village wanted to give its employees the opportunity to ask questions in a safe place. There is new information every day and many more misleading stories on social media platforms. Randy was able to speak to staff and clarify questions and concerns.

These days, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction.

Employees had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with Randy to get a better understanding of COVID19 and the importance of getting vaccinated with the new delta variant circulating. u

Dr. Randy Nichols shares facts about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines with Presbyterian Village employees.

Dr. Randy Nichols was happy to share information about COVID-19. His mother, Bert Nichols, is a resident at Presbyterian Village.

Shayla Gregg, listens and takes notes during Dr. Randy Nichols’ presentation on COVID-19.

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Esther Stanbrough walked every day to a small two-room country schoolhouse in Farlinville, Kan., through the eighth grade. She finished her high school education in Mound City, Kan. After high school, she studied to become a teacher whom students will always remember fondly. After teaching for seven years, Esther went to work at the post office where she later retired as the postmaster in Mound City. Her advice to students: “Back-to-school can seem a little scary, but it means you are growing up and becoming even more awesome!”

Ken Keeney attended a two-room country schoolhouse at Pawnee Station, located between Fort Scott and Girard, Kan. A country schoolteacher taught four classes per room through eighth grade.

Upon entering ninth grade, Ken

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moved to Fort Scott High School.

Ken went on to achieve many other educational and professional goals. “Be patient with your studies! A dedicated student like you is sure to succeed,” he says.

Coleen Lockwood attended an Indian school in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era. Her family moved to Arkansas for better farming. There Coleen attended country schools most of the time. She moved to this area in the ninth grade and attended Fort Scott Junior and Senior High School. Education is very important to Coleen. She and her husband were in business, and she earned the title “Businesswoman of the Week” from the Fort Scott Tribune. She states, “As you return to school, remember that knowledge is like a lamp, and every new thing you learn makes the light brighter.” u

Bert Nichols

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Happy Halloween to all the residents at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

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