Thumbs up... to those who attended and organized local Veterans Day ceremonies this week.
Thumbs down... to news that the nation’s unemployment rate has topped 10 percent for the first time since 1983.
Thumbs up... to news that the Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation’s request for $500,000 survived the House Conference and is in the final conference report, meaning that the project’s funds will be included in the Department of the Interior Appropriation bill.
Thumbs up... to news that the local weather has helped lead to an above-average soybean and corn harvest.
Thumbs up... to Fort Scott Community College running back Jasmin Hopkins and head coach Jeff Sims, who were named KJCCC offensive player of the year and KJCCC coach of the year this week by the league’s coaches.
Thumbs up... to news that the city of Girard has hit its Low-to-Moderate Income threshold, meaning that the city will be eligible for extra grant funding in the future.
Thumbs up... to news that the Salvation Army Coat program has been a success. The program, which will run through December, has already collected about 1,200 coats, and the Salvation Army has already given out more than 220.
Thumbs up... to those who attended Ropin’ & Rockin’ for Pennies for the Park in Fort Scott Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go toward the further development of Ellis Park, a family-oriented venue for area youth.
Jacob W. Brower, for The Morning Sun
