Kelly Stammer, Regional Resource Coordinator/East Region, Economic & Employment Services, Kansas Department for Children and Families is seeking what is available locally for senior citizens.
“I need to find out what is available to senior citizens as far as food banks and what accommodations are there for those with no transportation,” she said in an email to the Bourbon County Coalition.
Kelly Stammer can be reached at
620-421-4500 Ext 251 or
620-215-9729 Cell or
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Attention Chamber Members!
Join us this Thursday, December 10th
to celebrate the opening of B-WERC with a
Chamber Coffee & Ribbon Cutting!
17 S. Main St.
upstairs of the Kress Building
Due to the COVID pandemic, temperature readings
will be taken upon entry to the Chamber Coffee
and attendees will be required to wear masks throughout the event. If anyone feels uncomfortable with these requirements, the host asks that
you reconsider attending.
Click here for the Bourbon County Eco. Devo. Facebook page.
Click here for the Kansas Small Business Development Center Facebook page.
Click here for the Southeast KANSASWORKS Facebook page.
B-WERC is a multi-partner collaboration of Bourbon County, Kansas Small Business Development Center, Southeast KANSASWORKS, Fort Scott Community College, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and BAJA Investments. The center focuses on growing and sustaining businesses, connecting jobs and serving people. Current and aspiring entrepreneurs, employers, and job seekers can make an appointment for services including marketing support, financial review and projections, obtaining capital, establishing an online presence, legalizing childcare providers, unemployment and job seeking assistance.
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Marilynn Konantz Miller 100, of Hastings, Nebraska passed away December 7, 2020. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, on April 3, 1920, the daughter of Hazel Marie (Bicknell) and Bruder Konantz. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1941, was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Pi Lambda Theta (an education honorary), and the Dean‘s Acapella Choir.
After college graduation, Marilynn taught music in Coffeyville, Kansas and married Douglas Franklin Miller on October 7, 1944, in Fort Scott. The couple had three children. In 1955 Douglas’s long-time employer, Sears, moved the family to Hastings, NE, where the family lived for many years. Marilynn was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a charter member of Chapter HT of PEO, and a life member of Olive Chapter of Eastern Star in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Music was an important part of Marilynn’s life. She played violin in the Hastings Symphony Orchestra in the 1960’s and taught music at St. Cecilia’s Elementary School in the 1960’s and 70’s. She also taught piano at Hastings College in the preparatory department and was a staunch supporter of The Hastings College Music Department. Marilynn loved to play the piano, socialize with friends, play bridge, read, travel to Colorado to visit her grandchildren, and travel the world on cruise ships.
Marilynn is survived by her three children: Mary Lynne Koepke and husband Jerry of Littleton, CO; Annie Marie Young of Colorado Springs, CO; and Martin Miller and wife Lynda of Doniphan, NE. She has four grandchildren: David Koepke and wife Laura of Golden, CO; Katie Koepke of Golden, CO; Michael Young and wife Diana of Atlanta, GA; and Elizabeth Young of Aurora, CO. Marilynn has two step grandsons: Skyler Rader and Logan Rader. She has 3 great-grandchildren: Ava Koepke, Wyatt Koepke, and Aria Sophia Young. She has 5 nieces: Susan Foster, Becky Sandhaus, Mary Lauber, Hilda Poort, and Sue Grover. She has 3 nephews: Bruder Stapleton, Jack Stapleton, and Jimmy Miller. Marilynn is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Franklin, and her sister, Hazel Marie Stapleton.
Marilynn always enjoyed family and supported her loved ones in all they undertook. She valued her connections with the Hastings Community and cherished her many friends and associates. Marilynn has been a resident of Edgewood Vista for ten years, and her family wishes to extend gratitude to their fine staff for all their care, kindness, and support. Rev. Steve Cole will officiate the graveside service, December 14, 2020 at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Hastings, NE next spring or summer.
Fort Scott Kan. – Park managers at Fort Scott National Historic Site, in coordination with Fire Managers with the US Fish and Wildlife Service from Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge, plan to burn the five acre restored prairie Thursday, December 10, 2020. The ignition will depend upon weather conditions and the burn may be postponed or canceled if conditions are unfavorable.
“We were very excited to be able to implement this prescribed fire (Rx) project with the assistance of our interagency neighbors. Our ability to treat the tallgrass prairie at a time of year enhances the resilience of the ecosystem and results in a more diverse prairie with more cool-season grasses.” said Betty Boyko, Superintendent, Fort Scott National Historic Site. Like all prescribed fires, the plans for the tallgrass prairie Rx contain a set of parameters which define (among other things) the expected weather and fuel conditions under which the fire can be initiated. Prior to implementing the burn, fire managers will evaluate current conditions and will only ignite the fire if all of the prescribed conditions are within those parameters.
During typical prescribed fire activity, daytime smoke disperses to the northwest, up and over the highway. Coordination with the City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas State Highway Patrol, and Kansas Department of Transportation is already underway for this prescribed fire. Smoke impacts or traffic delays on Highway 69 should not occur during the burn.
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FSCC partners with KEY Industries, Inc. for Greyhound Gear
Fort Scott, Ks–Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) recently joined forces with local clothing company, KEY Industries, Inc., to develop FSCC’s own line of apparel and easy-to-use website. FSCC’s “Greyhound Gear” has been housed on campus in the bookstore for many years. The bookstore will still continue to carry Hound merchandise on-hand, but now anyone can order their favorite game day shirt online thanks to the new partnership.
“We are proud to partner with Fort Scott Community College to provide its students, faculty and alumni with great apparel through their online bookstore services. FSCC is a bedrock institution in our community and we look forward to working with the college for years to come”, says Chris Barnes, President & CEO of KEY Industries Inc.
Key Industries, Inc. located locally in Fort Scott, KS has been in the clothing and merchandise business since 1908. They carry everything from hats to jackets, coveralls to polo’s and have numerous partnerships across the nation. FSCC is looking forward to be able to allow the public to easily access their Greyhound merchandise whenever they want, from wherever they are.
“We needed a way to allow all Hound alumni and fans to be able to easily obtain FSCC merchandise. When I was approached with the idea about partnering with KEY Industries, Inc., I just knew this was the way to go,” says Jeff Tadtman, Chief Development Officer at FSCC. “The fact that the company is local and the money comes back to the Fort Scott community was a big establishing point as well. We are very excited for this new partnership”.
To access the website for your Greyhound Gear, you can go to fortscott.edu and click “Greyhound Gear” in the top right-hand corner or go to fsccbookstore.keyapparelstore.com.
Anna Mae Hartley, age 77, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Gardner, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Medicalodge of Gardner.
She was born April 10, 1943, in Moran, Kansas, the daughter of Paul L. Ward and Pauline Edwards Ward.
Ann married Fred Hartley on September 15, 1966, at Ft. Scott. Ann had worked at the Western Insurance Company as a file clerk from 1961 to 1970.
Ann is survived by her brother, Max Ward, of Durango, Colorado.
Ann’s husband, Fred, preceded her in death on June 17, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Rollin Ward and a sister, Yvonne Thayer Price.
Private burial will take place at the Moran Cemetery in Moran, Kansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Charles Lee Cook, age 71, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at his home. He was born October 27, 1949, in Ft. Scott, the son of Theodore Roosevelt Cook and Cora May Ridgway Cook.
He married Norma Jean Smith Nalley. He worked for several years as a truck driver where he hauled mail for the postal service. In earlier years, he operated a taxi service. Charlie enjoyed stock car racing and was a great fan of Dale Earnhardt. He also enjoyed watching Westerns and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include six children, Reggie Nalley, of Ft. Scott, Rocky Nalley, of Nevada, Missouri, Steven Nalley, of Parsons, Kansas, Bill Harper, of Ft. Scott, Rhonda Noyes, of LaCygne, Kansas and Gayla Penlan, of Ft. Scott; two brothers, Tommy Cook of Ft. Scott and Carl Cook and four sisters, Thelma Ragsdale, Charlotte Thompson and Christiana Judy, all of Ft. Scott and Etta Cook, of Lawrence, Kansas. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma in 2000. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Teddy Cook.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Care 4U workers who have provided care for Charlie over the years.
Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct graveside services at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 10th at the Fairview Cemetery north of Fulton, Kansas.
Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel on Thursday prior to leaving for the cemetery at 1:30 P.M.
Memorials are suggested to the Charles Cook Memorial 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.
