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Friends of the Fort Receives Grant for Sharing Stories

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Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Grant

from the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area

 

The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Inc. have received a discussion grant for $2,500 from the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area.  The grant will fund the project “Sharing Stories.” The monies will pay for a community read of four books about Native Americans and author visits from Congresswoman Sharice Davids, David Grann, Steve Sheinkin, and Angeline Boulley. These community reads are just a few of the upcoming  activities building up to the Wahzhazhe Osage Ballet.

Next July, 2023, the Friends of the Fort and the Fort Scott National Historic Site will bring the Wahzhazhe Ballet to perform in Fort Scott!

 

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) tells the stories and builds awareness of our region’s past, present, and future: the Kansas-Missouri border war, the Civil War, the settlement of the western frontier and rural America, and the enduring struggle for freedom. FFNHA supports and promotes approximately 323 willing partners, including historic sites, museums, historical societies, libraries, and other cultural-heritage tourism destinations in 41 counties across the Kansas-Missouri border.

The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Inc. was formed in 2009 to work in cooperation with Fort Scott National Historic Site. Members primary purpose is to support, advocate, and promote the importance of the Fort and its history through education, fundraising, volunteerism, and preservation.

Food, Fort Scott

FS Pioneer Kiwanis Drive Through Chili Feed Tomorrow

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The Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis
Drive-through Chili Feed
Tomorrow!
Thursday, November 10th
Serving two times:
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
&
4:30 pm to 6 pm
First United Methodist Church
3rd & National
Free Will Donation
(Suggested $7 minimum)
Chili, Crackers & Cinnamon Roll
Drive-through Only!
Under the Canopy
Delivery available with 10 or more orders
Call Nancy @ 620.224.0563
Kiwanis Pioneers Host Drive-through
Chili Feed Fundraiser
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers will hold their 34th annual Chili Feed on Thursday, November 10 at the United Methodist Church at 301 South National in Fort Scott. “The annual fundraiser will be drive-through only.” according to Kiwanis Pioneer President Millie Karleskint.
A meal of the Pioneers’ signature chili with crackers and a homemade cinnamon roll will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a free will donation (suggested minimum $7.00 donation per meal) to be collected at the door.  Pick-ups will be available under the canopy on the National Avenue side of the church. Please take care not to block private driveways as you are waiting in line for service.
This is the Kiwanis Pioneers’ major fundraiser for the year. In keeping with the Kiwanis motto of “Improving the world one child and one community at a time”, the Pioneers support more than 40 community projects including College scholarships, CASA, the Backpack food program, FSHS Key Club, playground equipment, the Beacon, United Way, Foster Kids, Feeding Families in his Name, Care to Share, and school reading and arts programs. “All of the funds raised stay in Bourbon County” stated Karleskint.
Deliveries will be available for orders of ten or more by calling 620-224-0563 during serving hours.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bourbon County

Starlite FCE October 2022 Minutes

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The October meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Yeager building on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.  President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order.  Joyce Allen led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the club collect.  Thirteen members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered 186 hours and had recycled 1230 pounds.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Thank you letters from Shirley Palmer and the Fort Scott library were read.  Doris Ericson presented the Treasurer’s report.  Karen Peery announced that she and Doris Ericson had attended the State FCE convention in Newton, Kansas.  Doris Ericson was selected as the Kansas Heart of FCE winner, and Starlite received third place at the State level for their program in the education category for the lesson “Where is the Top of the World.”

 

Birthday cards were signed for Joyce Gobl and Clarice Russell, and Leanna Taylor was given a belated birthday recognition.

 

Old business consisted of the Fall Follies that will be held November 1st at 3:30 in Moran and the Area recognition day November 3rd in Parsons.

 

It was announced that the Buddy Poppy distribution will be November 4th and 5th at G &W and Walmart.  Deb Lust passed around a sheet to sign up to volunteer to help.

 

New Business consisted of Joyce Allen moving that we purchase a wreath for Wreaths across America and to donate to the Wounded Warriors, Claudia Wheeler seconded the motion, motion carried.  Betty Johnson moved that the club reimburse Karen Peery $25 for the cost of the gift basket for the State convention, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried.

 

 

Before the meeting member prepared bags to go to area veterans in Nursing homes, assisted living and to member of the VFW and American Legion in honor of veteran’s day.  Snack bags was also prepared for the Tri-Valley clients.

 

Deb Lust announced that the VFW would be have a ceremony at the National Cemetery on November 11th at 11:00 honoring veterans. There will also be a free will lunch at the VFW after the ceremony at the National Cemetery.

 

Deb Lust moved that the meeting be adjourned, Joyce Allen seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.

 

After the meeting Jackie Warren presented the lesson of “Cooking for One or Two,” and handed out recipes for desserts for one.  The members enjoyed refreshments of assorted vegetable appetizers, cookies, nuts and water provided by Del Parks and Jackie Warren.

 

Prepared by

 

Terri Williams

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at VFW on Nov. 10

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
VFW Post 1165!
Thursday, November 10th
8am
1745 S. National Ave.
We hope to see you there!
Click here for their Facebook page.
Click here for their website.
Check out the VFW Veteran’s Day Activities
happening this weekend!
Make your reservations for the
steak dinner (limited space)
and plan to attend the auction at 8pm!
For questions or more info. call 620.223.5261
and talk to Manager Matt Crystal.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
Obituary

Obituary of Mary Lou Schafer

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Mary Lou (Peterson) Schafer, 87, passed away at her daughter’s home in Apache Junction, Arizona, on October 29, 2022. She had relocated to Arizona in July after having suffered a massive stroke at her home in Fort Scott in February 2022.

Mary Lou was born on November 28, 1934, to parents Willis H. and Verna (Likely) Peterson at their home in Hiattville, the third of nine Peterson siblings. She attended Hepler schools and graduated from Hepler High School in 1952. In 1953, she married Ralph Shoemaker and they moved to Colorado in 1955, where they resided until their divorce in 1965. She then moved to Fort Scott where she met and married John (“Joe”) Schafer in 1973.

Mary Lou worked at Cullor Limestone until she married Joe. After their marriage, she and Joe formed their own business, Schafer Monuments. She attended Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and was an active member of the St. Anne’s Altar Society. She also served on the Fort Scott Housing Authority Board in recent years. Some of her favorite activities were bowling, gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her three children, Mickey Shoemaker (David) Webb of Apache Junction, Arizona, Brenda Shoemaker (Ron) Fritts of Paola, Kansas, and Martin Shoemaker of Paola, Kansas. She is also survived by four stepchildren, Ronnie (Phyllis) Schafer of Derby, Kansas, Kevin (Debbie) Schafer of Fort Scott, Janet (Joe) Watts of Clearwater, Kansas, and Joyce (Brian) Thorpe of Aurora, Missouri. She is survived by grandchildren Nick Shoemaker and Josh Shoemaker and several step-grandchildren. A great-grandchild, Dakota Fritts.  She is survived by siblings Frank Peterson, Margie Madison, Von (Susan) Peterson, Verna Mae (“Sissy”) (Jay) Mall, and sister-in-law Edith Peterson. She had many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Her great-nieces Kendall and Lauren Madison were a big part of her life through her involvement in their 4-H and other activities.

Preceding her in death were her husband Joe Schafer, parents Willis and Verna Peterson, infant sister Louise Peterson, brothers Sonny (“Harry”) Peterson, Bill Peterson, and Pat Peterson, brother-in-law William (“Bill”) Madison, and sisters-in-law Joyce Peterson and Sue Peterson. Two grandsons, Douglas Felt (son of Mickey Webb) and Kyle Fritts (son of Brenda Fritts), and niece and nephew Angela Madison Handke and Thomas Madison (children of Margie Madison).

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, where services are currently being held in the Kennedy Gym. A private burial will take place in Centerville Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Mary Queen of Angels Building Fund in care of Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary

Obituary of Brian McDaniel

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Brian Scott McDaniel, age 49, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott.  He was born December 14, 1972, in Ft Scott, the son of Darrell McDaniel and Linda Kay Dunlap McDaniel.  Brian received an Associates Degree from Ft. Scott Community College.  He was currently employed by Winvent.  Brian will be remembered for his mechanical ability; he was always willing to help friends and family with car repairs.  Brian enjoyed the outdoors.  He enjoyed kayaking, but he really enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  He often participated in patriotic rides with the American Legion.  Brian also enjoyed shooting pool and was an avid fan of the San Francisco ‘49ers.

 

Survivors include his children, Kris Nickelson (Meganeira) of Lawrence, Kansas, Donna Luther (Justin) of Nevada, Missouri, Bre Bockes (Marc) of Kansas City, Missouri, Lenora McDaniel (Lazerick) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Monica Rice, of Joplin, Missouri, Karah Beerbower of Ft. Scott, Angela McDaniel also of Ft. Scott and Brian Stumfoll of Nevada, Missouri and twenty grandchildren with another granddaughter on the way.  Also surviving are his father, Darrell McDaniel of Bentonville, Arkansas and a sister, Melissa McDaniel (Michael) of Bella Vista, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters, Tammy Baglin and Angela Delaney.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 12th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

FSCC Christmas Play This Friday, November 12th!

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member Fort Scott Community College…

FSCC Christmas Play

This Friday, November 12th!

Children’s Christmas play

returns Bigfoot to FSCC stage
As a holiday gift to local and area boys and girls of all ages, the Fort Scott Community College theater department presents “All I Want for Christmas is Bigfoot’s Teeth,” a short children’s play written and directed by FSCC theater instructor Allen Twitchell.

Performance of the 25-minute play is set for 7 p.m. Friday (Nov. 11) in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the FSCC campus. Admission is free.

In the play, the vain villainess Noella DeVile, who fears her looks are fading, attempts to steal Bigfoot’s teeth because they contain magical properties that enhance youth and beauty. Bigfoot, now living in a small town in Kansas after his discovery a few years ago, is assisted by a trio of local youngsters who are helping educate him as he assimilates into polite society.

This play is actually the third installment in a Bigfoot yuletide trilogy that began with “A Very Hairy Christmas” and continued with “Santa Claws is Coming to Town,” but “each play stands on its own. You don’t need to see the first two to follow the third,” Twitchell said.

The cast features Hyden Wirsig (Bigfoot), Kevin Thomure (Sgt. Kopper), Seth Lowery (Ben), Sonny Webb (Noella DeVile), Ben Wirsig (Thug 1), Paityn Curtis (Grace), Dray Dickey (Doctor Virus), Ezra Lipscomb (Jordan), Abby Sweat (Dimmer), Evan Ballinger (Darth Hunter), Khris Patel (Thug 2) and Colleen Sweat (Dim).

There is also a special cameo appearance by Santa Claus and candy for everyone following the show (courtesy of Walmart of Fort Scott).

Zach Loper of Girard provides technical support.

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Government, Kansas

Kansas 2022 Holiday Gift Boxes Now Selling

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MANHATTAN, Kansas — Holiday gift boxes are now available to order for the 2022 holiday season from the From the Land of Kansas state trademark program at the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Each gift box contains an assortment of products grown, raised or produced in Kansas, with two size options available: the Konza Box and the Ad Astra Box. From the Land of Kansas gift boxes allow for ease of purchase for family, friends or clients and add a personal, customized note for the holiday season.

The Konza Box includes sand plum jelly from Bruce’s Bullseye Farms, pepper meat sticks from R Family Farms, allergy-friendly snack bites from Safely Delicious, garden veggie dip from Twisted Pepper Co., sunflower oil from Wright Enterprises, Snaxsun lightly salted wheat snacks from Wheatland Foods, and a chocolate bar from The Sweet Granada.

The Ad Astra Box includes white popcorn kernels from Free Day Popcorn, Merry Berry jam from Grandma Hoerner’s, sweet and tangy mustard from Grannie’s Homemade Mustard, medium garden salsa from Holmes Made Salsa, sugar cookie mix from Queen Marie Gluten Free, chai concentrate mix from Signet Coffee Roasters, lavender mint lip balm from Sweet Streams Lavender, sunflower oil form Wright Enterprises, meat sticks from Yoder Meats and a chocolate bar from The Sweet Granada.

Gift boxes can be purchased online at shop.fromthelandofkansas.com/holidaybox and can be shipped anywhere in the United States. For orders larger than 10, call 785-564-6755 or email [email protected] to ensure holiday delivery. December 9 is the last day to order for guaranteed delivery before Christmas.

“Our holiday gift boxes are the perfect gift for anyone who loves Kansas. It’s a way to give back to Kansas ag businesses while making gift shopping simple and personalized,” said Sammy Gleason, From the Land of Kansas marketing manager. “We appreciate all our customers who come back each year to support our amazing producers and look forward to new customers ordering for the first time.”

The From the Land of Kansas trademark program at KDA is designed to promote and celebrate agricultural experiences and products grown, raised or produced in Kansas. For more information about the holiday gift boxes or about the trademark program, visit fromthelandofkansas.com or contact From the Land of Kansas marketing manager Sammy Gleason at 785-564-6755.

Obituary

Joseph O’Bryan Jr. Obituary

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Joseph Gabriel O’Bryan, Jr., age 71, current resident of Overland Park, KS, and formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, November 6, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 23, 1951, in Ft. Scott, the son of Joe and Rosemary Rendina O’Bryan of Hiattville, KS.  Joseph attended St. Patrick’s Grade School in Walnut, KS, and went on to graduate from Mauer Hill Prep School in Atchison, KS, with the class of 1969.  Joseph then attended Pittsburg State University and graduated in 1974.

Joseph was very proud of putting himself through high school and college.  Joseph married Karen Willard on June 30, 2007, in Ft. Scott.  Growing up, Joseph worked on the family ranch.  After college he worked for Midwestern Distribution as a customer service representative and logistics design coordinator.  Later, he was employed by Shepherd Team Auto Plaza, then Names and Numbers, and finally sold and serviced credit card systems throughout the United States until retirement

Joseph enjoyed playing golf and being in nature on his horse Redbird during his time on the family farm.

 

Survivors include his wife Karen of the home and stepson Dustin Willard, Lenexa, KS.

Also surviving are his brothers and sisters W.W. O’Bryan, Hepler, KS, Savina Schoenhofer (Gwen Bussa), Jackson, MS, Mary Jo Van Walleghem (Mike), Stillwell, KS, Patrick O’Bryan (Tim), Pittsburg, KS, Maggie Meetz, Fairview, TX, Daniel O’Bryan (Lyn), Wichita, KS, and Katie McCroskey (Bob), Springfield, MO; sisters-in-law Sondra Cowen (Larry), Ft. Scott, Connie Hayden (Dale), Manhattan, KS, and Kim Sheets, Siloam Springs, AR; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Joseph was proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Rosemary O’Bryan, Vicki Smith O’Bryan, Kenny and Ann Smith, Curtis and Wilda Insley, Mike and Susan O’Bryan, and John Meetz.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 11th, at the John F. Kennedy Gymnasium in Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The Rosary will be prayed at 5:00 PM Thursday followed by a visitation from 5:30 until 7:00 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.