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FSHS Thespians Announce Auditions for Children’s Christmas Show
The Fort Scott High School Thespians are holding auditions for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller.
Auditions are open to children in 1st-8th grades and take place from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 17 OR 18 in the FSHS Auditorium. Children do not need to prepare anything in advance, but should plan to stay for the duration of the audition time on one of the nights. Parents should be present at the beginning for information and to fill out audition forms.
Rehearsals are Nov. 19 & 20, Dec. 1-4, and Dec. 9-11 from 6-8 pm. Productions are Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. There is a $30 participation fee for children cast in the show.
A Christmas Carol is produced by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with direction and design by the FSHS Thespians. Please contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622 with any questions.
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CATO CELEBRATES ITS PIONEER HISTORY WITH CATO DAYS
The annual Cato Day will be presented by the Cato Historical Preservation Association on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Cato, Kansas – The annual Cato Day will be held on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cato, Kansas. This free event, organized by the Cato Historical Preservation Association to celebrate Cato’s pioneer heritage, begins with sign-in at 9 a.m. Visitors are welcome to arrive any time, but we kindly ask that they sign our guest book. The day’s activities will start at 9:30 with music and history presented by Matt Wells and friends in the historic Cato Christian Church. At 10:30, a cavalry drill led by Matt Feild will be presented in the area behind the church, and at 10:45, in the “Old Stone School,” Anna Portwood Swank, Elizabeth Portwood Thompson, and Jamie Thompson will discuss the school’s history. This will be followed by a historical re-enactment of the 1860 Settler Removal in front of the Pioneer Cabin at 11:30. At 12 noon, we will take an outdoor lunch break with musical entertainment by Jim Harris and the Players Circle. Cowboy Stew, prepared by Shawn Pryer and the Mighty MO Chuck Wagon crew, will be available, with proceeds benefiting the preservation of Cato’s buildings and supporting educational events for local school children. Shawn will demonstrate Chuck Wagon and Dutch oven cooking. Throughout the day, presenters will show guests what life was like in the 1800s, and the Southeast Kansas Antique Tractor Club will display and demonstrate vintage tractors. At 12:30, there will be a raffle for a beautiful quilt donated by longtime member, Sue James of Texas. The highlight of the event begins at 1 p.m. with a hayrack wagon ride, led by Joe Bournonville, to various local historical sites. The hayrack ride and Cato Day will end at 3 p.m. All times are approximate.
Booklets about the history of Cato and the Cherokee Neutral Land (present-day Crawford and Cherokee Counties) will be available for sale. The Cato Store will also be selling other Cato-related merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more. Cash or check only. Proceeds from the quilt raffle, “Cowboy Stew,” books, and merchandise support the preservation of Cato’s historic buildings and Cato Kids’ Day, which is held every year for local fourth and fifth-graders.
Cato is located in the northern part of Crawford County, off Hwy 69. From Hwy 69, turn west on 720th Avenue, and follow the signs to Cato. Directions can be found at http://catoschool.com/. The Cato Historical Preservation Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the buildings and history of Cato and the surrounding area. These buildings include the “Old Stone School,” built in 1869; the Cato Christian Church, built in 1915; and a full-sized replica of a cabin the early settlers would have used in the 1860s. The “Old Stone School” is on the National Register of Historic Places. A stone bridge, part of the “Old Wagon Road,” can also be seen on the property. Cato is an open-air museum, and its buildings are only open to the public a few times a year, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend an afternoon of entertainment and enlightenment in historic Cato.
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SEKAAA is Awarded Community Foundation Grant of SEK for 60+ Nutrition Program.
The Community Foundation of SEK awarded a grant to SEKAAA 60+ Nutrition Program to purchase silverware, bowls, and drinking cups for dining participants. “The number of people coming to our meals sites have grown in the last year, and we added a meal site in Fort Scott, which caused the good problem of needing more tableware”, said Tabitha Torres, SEKAAA Nutrition Coordinator. “Our participants really like the upgrade. It enhances the dining experience.”
Individuals 60 and older can receive a meal at any of the SEKAAA meal sites that are located throughout the SEKAAA 9-county service area. Participants must call at least 24 hours prior and there is a requested donation of $2 per meal. Inability to pay does not prevent the person from receiving a meal. For more information about the SEKAAA 60+ Nutrition program people can call 620-431-2980 or go to www.sekaaa.com.
“It becomes so much more that getting a health meal,” Kathy Brennon, SEKAAA Executive Director, “they develop friendships and encourage each other.”
About SEKAAA
The Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults and their families through advocacy, education, and access to community resources. Serving 9 counties in Southeast Kansas, SEKAAA provides services that promote independence, dignity, and well-being.
Interstate Highway 70 Closed Westbound In Topeka This Weekend
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 30
FSACF Grants $59,000 to Fort Scott and Bourbon County Nonprofits
Over 20 Southeast Kansas nonprofits and 26 projects will be receiving grant funding thanks to the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation’s (FSACF) 2025 granting cycle. $59,378 will be granted to organizations and projects serving Fort Scott and Bourbon County.
FSACF has provided over $500,000 in competitive grants to Fort Scott and Bourbon County nonprofits since its inception in 2007. These grants are awarded through the annual open application process. Total grants, including the competitive grants, as well as the directed grants provided through the foundation’s donor-advised, designated, and field-of-interest funds have totaled more than $3.8 million.
“It’s incredible inspiring to see the number of deserving organizations doing impactful work across our community,” said Becky Tourtillott, FSACF Board Chairperson. “Awarding these grants is one of the most meaningful ways we support that work, and none of it would be possible without the generosity of our donors. Their continued support allows us to fund projects that create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we serve.”
The following organizations and projects were selected as recipients of the 2025 FSACF grant cycle:
- Bourbon County Core Community- Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World
- City of Bronson- Dawson Field Upgrades
- City of Fort Scott- Kiwanis Tree Project
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas- Prescription Assistance Liaison (PALs) Program/ Bourbon County
- Cornerstones of Care- Bright Futures: Sponsor a Youth Holiday Program
- E3 Ranch Foundation Inc.- The LaRoche Baseball Complex Playground Initiative
- Fairview Cemetery- Restoration of Fairview Cemetery
- First United Methodist Church Fort Scott- Feeding Families in His Name
- Fort Scott Community College- Senior-Versity Fort Scott Community College Foundation
- Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries- Preserve
- Fostering Connections- Thriving Beyond Foster Care
- Good Neighbor Action Team- GNAT’s Variable Mission
- KVC Kansas- Christmas for Youth in Foster Care 2025
- Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America- Empowering Youth Through Scouting
- Parsons Senior High School Honor Flight- Fort Scott High School Flight of Honor
- Path of EASE Association- The Redemption House
- Southwind Extension Education Foundation Inc.- A Heartbeat Away: Expanding AED Access
- Special Olympics Kansas- Bourbon County Unified Schools
- The Beacon Inc.- Maintaining Food Assistance
- Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc.- AED Trainers: Training to Save Lives
- USD 243 Fort Scott- Community-Based Interactive Instruction
- USD 234 Fort Scott- FSMS Sky Dome: A Portable Planetarium for Scientific Discovery
- USD 234 Fort Scott- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
- USD 243 Fort Scott- Sunshine Cart, Fort Scott High School
- USD 234 Fort Scott- Sunshine Cart, Fort Scott Preschool Center
- USD 234 Fort Scott- Sunshine Cart, Winfield Scott Elementary
The First Christian Church of Fort Scott Endowment Fund helped support the Bourbon County Core Community, Cornerstones of Care, and the Special Olympics Kansas projects.
The Shepherd Family Endowment Fund helped support the City of Bronson and Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America projects.
The John Valentine and Patricia Jean Neff Health Care Fund contributed to CHC-SEK, First United Methodist Church, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries, Good Neighbor Action Team, Path of EASE Association, Southwind Extension Education Foundation Inc., The Beacon Inc., and Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. Projects.
FSACF would like to congratulate all this year’s recipients and thank them for the work they do in Bourbon County every day!
Bo Co Coalition Agenda for November 5
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
November 5, 2025 1:00 PM
Scottview Conference Room
315 S. Scott Ave
- Welcome:
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Program: Bryan Cook, Director of Crisis Services, SEK Mental Health Center
- Open Forum:
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be December 3, 2025.
NRMC IV Infusion Services Gives Patient Hope & Vision
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When Kathy began experiencing pain and issues with her eye, she was referred to a specialist in Arkansas. She was diagnosed with Graves’ eye disease, an autoimmune condition that attacks the tissues behind the eye, causing pain and inflammation. Kathy’s case was severe enough that she was losing her vision. When the specialist told her that she needed infusions to treat the condition and that it needed to be done in Arkansas, Kathy advocated for herself and spoke with her primary care provider, Teresa Reed, FNP-C. Ms. Reed worked with Pharmacy Director, Jodee Mashek, Pharm.D. to ensure that Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) could purchase and infuse the needed medication.
Kathy is the 1st patient with Graves’ and thyroid eye disease to receive the Tepezza infusion treatment here at NRMC. She will receive the infusion every 3 weeks, for a total of 8 infusions. Kathy has received 2 infusions thus far and has already noticed a great improvement. She has been able to discontinue some pain medication and notes the treatments have stabilized her vision. Without the infusions, she would most likely lose her eyesight.
Kathy works in the Specialty Clinic at NRMC processing incoming physician referrals and takes great pride in getting patients in quickly and advocating for patient care. She stated “I love NRMC & have had nothing but great experiences here in my healthcare journey. I encourage other patients to ask questions of their care providers when care is needed to see what options are available in order to stay close to home.”
To learn more about the infusion services offered at NRMC, call 417-448-3693. A provider referral is required.
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About Nevada Regional Medical Center
NRMC is a 71-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital providing comprehensive health care services. Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties including ear, nose & throat, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, orthopedics, pain management, pediatrics, psychiatry and wound care services. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in cardiology, dermatology, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology and urology.
NRMC is centrally located between Kansas City and Joplin along the I-49 corridor.
Oct. 30: Bourbon County Planning Commission First Meeting
There will be a planning commission meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM at 210 S National Avenue. These meetings are open to the public.
Obituary of Gladene Rose Reavis
Gladene Rose Reavis Obituary
Gladene Rose Reavis, age 92, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott. She was born July 29, 1933. Gladene grew up in Cato, Kansas. She married Henry A. Reavis on May 14, 1956, at Miami, Oklahoma. Gladene was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her three children. She was employed for a time with the Western Insurance Company and later in the library at Ft. Scott Community College.
Gladene is survived by a daughter, Cindy Feagins (C.J.) of Ft. Scott and a son, Bob Reavis (Bonnie) of Cato, Kansas. Also surviving are a son-in-law, Dave Peterson of Olathe, Kansas, six grandchildren, Adam Feagins (Tessa), Andrea McNutt (Travis), Brian Woodworth, Tracy Watson (Owen), Sam Peterson and Sophie Enslinger (Garrett) and five great-grandchildren, Grant and Addison Feagins, Logan McNutt and Charlotte and Matilyn Woodworth; two brothers, Merhle and Dorvin Reynolds both of Cato and a sister, Pat Mix (Richard) of Devon, Kansas. Gladene was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on November 25, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Peterson and a brother, Charles Reynolds, Jr.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 31st at the Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends may meet on Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. Memorials are suggested to the Guest Home Estates Activity 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.