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Brickstreet Barbecue Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on May 2 at 10:45 a.m.
TICKETS FOR WAHZHAZHE: AN OSAGE BALLET ON SALE NOW
FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet. This moving story of the Osage people is coming to Fort Scott, Kansas for three performances July 21-22, 2023. Adult tickets (ages 16 and up) are $35.00 while tickets for children (ages 15 and below) are $15.00 each. Discount early bird prices are available until May 31. Tickets can be purchased online at https://friendsoffsnhs.ticketspice.com/wahzhazhe or by visiting the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site on Facebook. Persons needing assistance with online purchases can do so, in person, at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
The rich history of the Osage Nation is brought to life in this stunningly beautiful stage performance using traditional drumming, colorful costumes, and contemporary dance. The heart-pounding drumbeats, rhythmic dancing, and compelling stories of Wahzhazhe are sure to delight dancing enthusiasts and history fans of all ages. The show has been performed for the Pope in Philadelphia, PA, at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. and most recently at Branson, MO. Fort Scott performances will be held Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 22 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site in partnership with the National Park Service are hosting Wahzhazhe as part of Fort Scott National Historic Site’s educational programming. This performance will be the highlight in a series of Native American programming being offered by the park this year. The Friends are seeking sponsors to help offset the cost of bringing the performance to Fort Scott. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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State of Kansas’ Total Tax Collections $1.3B in April
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Revenue announced today that total tax collections for April 2023 were $1.3 billion. That is 2.3%, or $30.1 million, below the estimate. Total collections are down 14.7% from April 2022.
Individual income tax collections were $593.5 million. That is $76.0 million, or 11.4%, below the estimate, and 41.7%, or 425.3 million, below what was collected in April 2022. Part of the decrease in the individual income tax receipts is attributable to having two fewer processing days after the April 18 due date than in April 2022. Corporate income tax collections were $354.2 million. That is $50.2 million, or 16.5%, more than the month’s estimate and 150.4% more than in April 2022.
“The lower individual income tax receipts and higher corporate income tax receipts reflect the impact of the SALT Parity Act, which allows owners of pass-through entities to elect to have the pass-through income taxed at the entity level rather than at the entity owner level,” Secretary of Revenue Mark Burghart said.
Combined sales and compensating use tax receipts were $308.6 million, which is $2.2 million, or 0.7%, below the estimate, and down $1.4 million, or 0.4%, from April 2022. The continued impact of reducing the food sales tax can be seen in the year-over-year decrease in the combined sales and compensating use tax collections.
Click here to see the April 2023 receipts.
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Obituary of Dale Deer
Dale Deer, age 82, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born May 25, 1940, in Bronson, Kansas, the son of William Percy Deer and Kathryn Maxine Jackson Deer.
Dale graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1959. He first married Donna Kirker in 1961. They had two daughters, Debbie and Susan. This marriage ended in divorce. Dale later married Linda Jean Sullivan Epps at the Prescott United Methodist Church on October 20, 1995; and gained two step-daughters, Amy and Stacy.
In earlier years, Dale farmed and then owned and operated his own trucking company. In 1996, he sold out of the trucking business and went to work for Linn County where he remained until his retirement in 2006.
Following retirement, Dale and Linda were able to travel much of the United States as well as Australia and New Zealand and were able to enjoy many of God’s creations. He was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church and the Mapleton/Fulton Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; two daughters, Debbie Rogers (Larry) of Ft. Scott and Susan Cannon (Delbert) of Prescott, Kansas; a step-daughter, Amy Hutton (Tim); eight living grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Tabitha Hardesty (Kent), Kayla Bronson (Jeff), Erica Bolton (Jason), Chase Cannon (Alison), Dyamond Hutton, Zoe Hutton, Ryan Rogers (Megan) and Shanna Rogers, four great-granddaughters, Kenzi Hardesty, Riley Bronson, Morgyn Bronson and Brylin Rogers, four great-grandsons, Blaine Rogers, Cruz Bolton, Blake Swift and Colben Cannon and a great-great-grandson, Skylar. Also surviving are a brother, Kirk Deer (Debbie) of Mound City, Kansas; four sisters, Betty Adams of Ft. Scott, Elaine Gibbons of Chanute, Kathy Combs (Kevin) of Girard, Kansas and Joyce Hall (Brian) of Ft. Scott, and a sister-in-law, Jackie Deer of Nevada, Texas.
Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Heath Cannon in 1998, a step-daughter, Stacy Epps in 1999 and a brother, Carroll Deer in 2012.
Rev. Jim Brackett will conduct a celebration of life service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 6th at the West Liberty United Methodist Church.
Private burial will take place in the Prescott Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Heath Cannon Scholarship Fund 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.
Obituary of Marie Marshall
Marie Marshall, age 95, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born July 9, 1927, in Arcadia, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver Hoover and Laura Perrin Hoover.
At the age of nine, Marie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and faithfully served him in all aspects of her life.
Marie graduated from the Arcadia High School and began her teaching career in rural one-room schools in Crawford County, Kansas. She married Richard Dean Marshall on August 27, 1950. Marie received her BS degree in education from Pittsburg State University and taught in Jennings, Kansas; Bronaugh, Missiouri; Blue Mound, Mound City, and Prescott, Kansas where she primarily taught first and second Grades. Marie’s teaching career spanned forty years.
Marie was a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Ft. Scott. She faithfully served by playing the piano and organ, teaching Sunday School, helping with Vacation Bible School and Awana and serving on the missions committee.
Following retirement, Marie joined the Ft. Scott Writers’ Club where she served as an officer. During that time, she won numerous local and state awards for her poetry and short stories. Some of her poetry was featured in local newspapers and magazines.
Marie also enjoyed singing in Community College and Community Chorus productions as well as performing with the Sweet Adelines and the 7-Ups. Marie and Dean loved to travel on many road trips through the United States and were privileged to take trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Europe and Israel. They were also able to spend a summer in China where they helped teach English with their son, Marcus.
Marie is survived by her two children, Diane Spencer (Darrell) of Ft. Scott and Marcus D. Marshall of Wichita, Ks; four grandchildren, Susan West (John) of Ft. Scott, Derrick Spencer (Rebecca) of Winchester, California, Darren Spencer of Ft. Scott and Christine Bailes (Charley) of Kansas City, Kansas; eight great-grandchildren, Ashleigh Brauer (Dale) of Girard, Kansas, Marcus Page (Ashley) of Ft. Scott, Andrew “A.J.” Page of Kansas City, Kansas, Eric Page of Ft. Scott, Aaron West (Janae) and Brandon West (Annyssa) Ft. Scott, Crosby Marshall Bailes and Rae Marie Bailes of Kansas City, Kansas. Also surviving are seven great great- grandchildren; Theo, Mavarick Dean, and Macen Brauer; Carter Dean and Ellie Marie Page, Ava Marie West, Kyrii Page, and one on the way.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Richard Dean Marshall who passed away on October 25, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Ralph, Eldon, and Harold Hoover and five sisters, Veretta Stump, Velma Morris, Ruth Koester, Ruby Hoover and Retha Gries.
Rev. Joel Crippen will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 4th at the First Southern Baptist Church in Ft. Scott.
Burial will follow in the U .S. National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P. M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Ft. Scott Christian Heights Building Fund or the First Southern Baptist Church 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.
Obituary of Russell Hughes
Russell Allen Hughes, age 67, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 3, 1955, in Ottawa, KS, the son of Victor Ross Hughes and Freda Ella Fletcher Hughes.
Russell was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, hunting, and trapping. He never knew a stranger characterized by his traditional wave, tipping his hat and his greeting “Howdy.” He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his beloved German Shepherd Angus. He especially enjoyed babysitting his granddaughter Elsie Mae and was able to watch her fish for the first time.
Russell was an accomplished athlete in track discus, shot, and javelin. His passion was wrestling and was a true ambassador for the sport, encouraging and supporting youth interest through coaching and mentoring. He coached various sports through the Fort Scott Recreation Program and played a key role in the development of love of sports in the youth of the community as well as in his children. He avidly supported his children’s sport careers in high school and college, traveling to attend their tournaments. Russell attended Fort Scott Community College and was among the first group of wrestlers to qualify for the National Junior College Wrestling Championship tournament.
Russell was part of the creation of the Fort Scott Bass Fishing Club and developed many enduring friendships. He was a member of the Kansas BASS Federation, placing first in the 1987 Hillsdale Lake tournament obtaining a chance for the BASS Master tournament. He fished many tournaments during his lifetime and had an innate old school skill set and shared this knowledge with his children and youth of the community. His motto was “Feed a man a fish, you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” He also developed a love of local history and enjoyed searching local fields and secret areas for relics through metal detecting with a keen eye for finding Indian arrowheads with his dear friend Thomas Karleskint.
Russell married Deb McBride in 1980. Though this relationship wasn’t permanent, they had one child, together, Ashley, whom they adored. He married the love of his life Patricia Anne Repasky in Gunn Park amongst the wild blooming delphinium on May 15, 1993, and would have celebrated 30 years of love and friendship.
He took pride in his work performance during the 33 years of employment for the City of Fort Scott Water Treatment Plant and Groundskeeper at Gunn Park. After retirement, he worked part time as a janitor at the Fort Scott middle School and continued coaching track. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No.8 in Iola and Lodge No. 18 in Ottawa.
Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home; a daughter, Ashley Marie Hughes (Jenn Hall), Hutto, TX; 2 sons, Victor Russell Hughes (Bailie), Gardner, KS, and John Ross Hughes (Jada), Overland Park, KS; granddaughter Elsie Mae Hughes; a brother, Randall Hughes, Ottawa, KS; nephews Bob and Colin Hughes, and Anthony Seigrest; and niece Jenny Seigrest.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pastor Danny Brown will conduct memorial services at 5:00 PM Friday, May 5th, at the Fort Scott Middle School.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening May 4th, from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Valley Road Closed between 245th and 255th Until May 5
Valley Road between 245th Street and 255th Street will be closed this week, 5/1-5/5, to allow Bourbon County Public Works to replace crossroad culverts.
Ecker: New Real Estate Agent with Lyons Realty Group
Bill Ecker, 65, received his real estate license in February, 2023.
He was recently hired by Lyons Realty Group.
“My job will be to help others with the sale or purchase of property,” he said. “I am available almost every weekday after 2 p.m. and on weekends.”
Contact him at 620-224-6311 or email, [email protected]
Ecker lives in Fort Scott and is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
In his spare time, Ecker enjoys a variety of activities.
“I love to golf, gardening, bike riding, hiking and watching almost any sport,” he said. He has two daughters, Sarah in Durham, NC and Amy in Centerton, AR and two grandchildren.
Lyons Realty Group recently announced Ecker’s hiring on its Facebook page:
“Bill is no stranger to rural living, in fact, that’s what he prefers. He moved to Fort Scott in 1994 from a rural community in Central Illinois, and has enjoyed building a life in this community ever since.
“While Bill is new to real estate, he is not new to customer service and helping people. He has worked in sales and service his entire life, and is passionate about exceeding his customer’s expectations.
Coming originally from the farm lands in Illinois, Bill has working knowledge of agricultural properties and their uses.
“Bill’s father was a carpenter giving him knowledge of general construction. His diverse background makes him well-qualified to help with any facet of real estate whether it be agriculture, residential, or commercial.
“Bill entered the real estate business in hopes of helping others achieve their goals of property ownership, and he gets great satisfaction out of helping others succeed. Finding the right property for the right person is his newest passion.”
Fort Scott Town Wide Annual Garage Sale This Weekend
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Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg adds OB/GYN
OB/GYN Victoria Shirley, DO, has joined Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.
Dr. Shirley, who has been practicing since 2002, knows the importance of close-to-home, community-based care and is excited to care for women in all stages of life.
Dr. Shirley earned her undergraduate and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa and then did her OB/GYN residency through Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital.
Prior to joining Ascension Via Christi, Dr. Shirley spent nearly a decade caring for patients at Kings’ Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana. During that period, she served as their Chief of Surgery and additionally as Medical Director of Choice’s Pregnancy clinic.
“We are excited that Dr. Shirley chose Ascension Via Christi to practice, further improving access to care for women in Southeast Kansas,” says Drew Talbott, hospital president. “Dr. Shirley’s compassion, experience, courtesy and patient-first mindset makes her a great fit for our OB/GYN team.”
Dr. Shirley wants her future patients to know that they will be coming into a welcoming, non-judgemental environment and encourages them to feel open to ask questions. She looks forward to collaborating on every aspect of her patients’ care, from teens to seniors.
Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Shirley by calling 620-230-0044. For more information, visit ascension.org/PittsburgKS.
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About Ascension Via Christi
In Kansas, Ascension Via Christi operates seven hospitals and 75 other sites of care and employs nearly 6,400 associates. Across the state, Ascension Via Christi provided nearly $89 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2021. Serving Kansas for more than 135 years, Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the leading non-profit and Catholic health system in the U.S., operating more than 2,600 sites of care – including 145 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities
Chamber After Hours Meet and Greet: Riggs Chiropractic This Thursday
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Bo Co Dems Will Serve Brunch at Farmer’s Market This Saturday
Bourbon County Democrats are serving breakfast or brunch on Saturday, May 6th on Skubitz Plaza at the Farmers Market from 8 – Noon.
They will serve fresh coffee or bottled water, fresh fruit, and a choice of fresh-baked Coffee Cake–all for $5.
Note:They will deliver in town. For delivery or more information, call 620 215 1505.
They also invite you to bring a lawn chair, if you wish to come, eat, and socialize!
Submitted by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats