The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to consider Change Order #1 for the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Video Inspection Services.
This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
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The Revue includes performances by junior Jenna Stockstill; sophomores Israel Carreno, Jordyn McGhee, and Karen Primeaux; and freshmen Rex Wells, Silvia Moreno, and Cadence Tuck.
The musical is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Mary Jo Harper, Assistant Music Director Taylor Qualls, and Choreographer Delynn Abati.
For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Bin at [email protected]
or 620-719-9622.
Photos are from last year’s Royal Tea Party.
Local business owner, Marsha Lancaster, has been in the hospital for over a month, according to her sister Debbie Baxley.
“She went into the hospital at Pittsburg for two to three days, then they took her to Arkansas,” Baxley said.
“Her kidneys were shutting down and they couldn’t find a hospital to take her with COVID (the pandemic virus plaguing the nation and the world),” she said. “They found one in Arkansas and we said just take her to wherever she can get help.”
They have tested Lancaster three times for COVID-19 and each was negative, her sister said.
Lancaster is currently on dialysis every other day and oxygen.
“Her kidneys’ aren’t functioning yet, the doctor said they could kick in any day,” she said. “They have been trying to get her off of oxygen. That’s been going well.”
“We can see her on our cellphone and she looks good when we talk to her,” Baxley said.
Cards can be sent to Marsha at
Regional Springdale NW Medical Center,
609 W. Maple Avenue, 6th floor, attn: Marsha Lancaster
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
Her business is running with the help of others.
Her well-known restaurant, Marsha’s Deli, is continuing with the help of staff and family. The restaurant is located at 6 W. 18th in Fort Scott.
Baxley and her daughter, Shelly Rowe, along with Carla Hemrick, and Lisa Bradley “are taking care of the business for her,” Baxley said.
Monday and Tuesday the restaurant was closed due to the ice roads and arctic weather conditions.
A fundraiser has been started for Lancaster.
Meanwhile, a fundraiser has been started for Lancaster.
“We thought being self-employed, there was no way she wouldn’t need help,” Linda Findley who is spearheading the fundraiser said.
The fundraiser is Friday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elk’s Building at 111 W. 19th. People are asked to drive to the east door of the building and orders will be taken by helpers. Then the meals will be brought out to the buyer.
It’s a chicken and noodles dinner with mashed potatoes, green beans, and bread for $10 cash or check only.
Pre-ordering is encouraged. Call 620-215-2036 or 816-797-4884.
Findley said she is anticipating serving 500 meals, with over 200 already ordered.
“Numerous people have sent big donations,” Findley said. “Marrone’s of Pittsburg and G & W Foods of Fort Scott has helped with food.”
Helping the day of the fundraiser will be Nancy Maze, Brenda Collinge, Debbie Myers, JoLynne Mitchell, and Adina Findley, Findley said.
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The LandBank meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.
The LandBank meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room. There will be a majority of the City Commissioners present, but no City Commission business will be conducted.
This meeting will be made available via the City’s you tube channel at City of Fort Scott.
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, February 8, 2021
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, February 8, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes
B. Bills and Claims
C. Payroll – January 20, 2021 – $1,406,590.06
D. Financial Report
E. Activity Fund accounts
F. Point of information – 2021 School Board Election
Board members recognized Jessica Phillips, Fort Scott Middle School Kitchen Manager, for achieving the Kansas Certificate in Child Nutrition Management.
There were no comments in the public forum section.
Brenda Hill, Fort Scott NEA President, gave a report. In addition, Mrs. Hill presented $100 UBenefit Grants to the following teachers: Mercedes Judy, Alexandra VanSickle, Kelly Toll, Michelle Defebaugh, and Kristin Duffey.
Board members heard a report from Dalaina Smith, Director of Academics.
In addition, Superintendent Ted Hessong and Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk presented reports.
Board members approved a Math Resource adoption and also approved disposal of school property with Midwest Equipment Online Auction.
Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting
The board approved the following employment matters:
A. Resignation of Karen Gordon, Winfield Scott technology teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
B. Resignation of Kerry Van Etten, central office HVAC maintenance, effective May 1, 2021
C. Resignation of Brian Allen, high school teacher aide, effective February 5, 2021
D. Resignation of Jill McDonald, Eugene Ware cook, effective January 25, 2021
E. Retirement letter from Kyle Parks, high school vocational agriculture teacher
F. Leave of absence for Katie McGee, Winfield Scott kindergarten teacher
G. Employment of administrators for the 2021-22 school year
Fort Scott High School Athletic/Activities Director – Jeff DeLaTorre
Fort Scott Middle School Principal – David Brown
Fort Scott Middle School Assistant Principal – Matt Harris
Eugene Ware School Principal – Stephanie Witt
Eugene Ware School Assistant Principal – Brandon Boyd
Winfield Scott School Principal – Joy McGhee
Winfield Scott School Assistant Principal – Martin Altieri
Fort Scott Preschool Center Principal – Andrea Scott
District Psychologist/Special Education Coordinator – Rick Scholes
H. Employment of district directors for the 2021-22 school year
Transportation Director – Joe Allen
Food Service Director – Robin Button
Facilities Director – Daniel Koppa
Technology Director – Stephen Mitchell
Academic Director – Dalaina Smith
I. Non-renewal of Amber Toth, Fort Scott High School Principal, for the 2021-22 school year
J. Resignation of Robyn Kelso, high school assistant principal, effective June 4, 2021
K. Employment of Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk, for the 2021-22 school year
L. Addition of a preschool paraprofessional position for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
M. Employment of Jeffrey Dillow as central office HVAC maintenance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
N. Resignation of Bronson Moylan, middle school assistant football coach, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
O. Employment of Whitney Beth as middle school head volleyball coach for the 2021-22 school year
P. Leave of absence request from Danielle Norris, Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher
Q. Transfer of Bethany Higgins, Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher, to Eugene Ware technology teacher for the 2021-22 school year
R. Transfer of Amy Lybarger, Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher, to Eugene Ware third grade teacher for the 2021-22 school year
S. Employment of Ronda Bailey as a middle school piano accompanist for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
T. Employment of Peyton Guiles as a Eugene Ware special education teacher for the 2021-22 school year
The board adjourned.
Kansas Gas Service Offers Energy Assistance through Share The Warmth
Program Provides Help With Winter Heating Costs
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Feb. 9, 2021 – As colder temperatures have set in, Kansas Gas Service is reminding customers about the Share The Warmth program, which may provide those in financial need with assistance on their heating bill.
Share The Warmth is a partnership between The Salvation Army and Kansas Gas Service that provides energy assistance to senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and those whose immediate financial resources simply cannot cover their home-heating expenses.
The program is funded by the generous contributions of Kansas Gas Service customers and the ONE Gas Foundation.
“We know there are people who have never had to seek assistance before, but now are experiencing hardships due to the pandemic and loss of income,” said Abbey Frye, Kansas Gas Service Director of Customer Service. “For qualified applicants, Share The Warmth may be able to bring some welcomed relief.”
Share The Warmth is available to residents in the communities served by Kansas Gas Service, and applicants do not have to be customers.
If you need help with your winter heating bill, visit KansasGasService.com or contact The Salvation Army at 1-816-756-5392, ext. 2.
If you want to contribute, giving is easy: Kansas Gas Service customers may contribute online at KansasGasService.com by clicking the Share The Warmth button next to the Make Payment button, or by adding an extra amount to your natural gas bill payment and checking the Share The Warmth box on your payment slip.
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The City of Fort Scott City Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th, 2021 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021.
The City’s tree and brush dump site located on North Hill will also be closed on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 for the President’s Day holiday. It will be open again on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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