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Mayhew Cemetery: Donations For A Memorial Are Sought

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An artifact from the Mayhew Cemetery in Fort Scott that was found by Pete Allen. It was confirmed by the state archaeologist, Robert Hoard, PhD. Submitted photo.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR A MEMORIAL STONE
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IN MEMORY OF THE MAYHEW CEMETERY

Donations are needed to purchase a memorial stone for the abandoned Mayhew Cemetery.
177 names will be inscribed on the memorial stone.
The stone will be placed within the city of Fort Scott.
Some of the people buried in the cemetery include a Civil War veteran, some that were born in slavery and released after the Civil War, early Bourbon County pioneers, children, infants, family and friends of Fort Scott.

Please help fund this memorial stone.
Donations of any size welcome!

Options for donating:
1.  Mail check to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce made out to The Mayhew Cemetery Project.
2.  Click Register on the right and donate online via the Chamber website.
3.  Click here for the GoFundMe.
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Mayhew
The Forgotten Cemetery
The Mayhew cemetery was active from about 1883 – 1931.
There are no tombstones to mark the graves of at least 175 early Fort Scott and Bourbon County citizens buried there.
The donations will be used to build a memorial stone with all the names engraved and will be located for the public to view.

Who is buried in the Mayhew Cemetery:

Earliest burial located is in 1868:  Essex McLemore

First newspaper obituary found that has a burial in the Mayhew Cemetery is in 1883, “Old Man Nelson”

1885 property deed of Henry Mayhew, state, his son-in-law (name unknown) was buried here.

The last known burial was in 1933.

68 years of documented burials.

John Dodson was in the Civil War – Fort Scott Private Co. B, 12 Tennessee Colored Troop – 12th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry.
Thomas and Jane Dodson were married while in slavery and retained the slave owner’s name.

Winnie Keys was 104 years old – born in slavery and released following the Civil War.

Eliza Crisp was 101 years old.

Early Settlers, Family, Friends and Neighbors of Bourbon County, Kansas
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It is with a combined effort of the many researchers at OFGS (Old Fort Genealogical Society), along with others that we now have an updated list of those buried in the Mayhew Cemetery.
Names recognized for many hours and years of research are:
Gerald P. Woods, Wilma Witherspoon, Shirley Hurd, Ann Rawlins, and other former members of OFGS and “Civil War Buff”, a member of Find a Grave.
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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION AND DONATION!

Contact Ann Rawlins of OFGS with any questions or for more information:
(620) 223-3300 or [email protected]

Fort Scott

Fundraiser for Children’s Christmas Bikes

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Season’s greetings to you and yours!
Fort Scott Rotary Club #2454
Asks for you to join in and bring smiles
to children this Christmas Season.
Purchase a Tee-shirt
with proceeds going towards
purchasing bicycles for children
through coordination with the
Beacon Food Pantry program.
Deadline to order: tomorrow, Nov. 20th!
Click here to order.
$20 plus sales tax.
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The Fort Scott Rotary Club has a long tradition of providing bicycles for children at Christmas.
Each year, the need continues to grow,
and this year is no exception.
Rotarians are selling tee shirts as a fundraiser. The ash grey tees feature a custom design
with a bike and Christmas lights and
come in a variety of sizes.
The gift of a bikes will also offer a great
opportunity for children to be outdoors
and active during these times with a
limited number of other activities being offered.
Shirts will be delivered by Rotarians
around the first week of December.
For more information, contact Rotarians:
MORE ABOUT
FORT SCOTT ROTARY CLUB #2454
Click here for the FS Rotary FB Page.
Rotary meets each Wednesday at noon
for lunch and a program.
If interested in joining Rotary or learning more contact President Tracy Dancer.
Rotary:
Neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good.
Our motto is “service above self.”
Fort Scott, Government

Michell Resigns FS City Commission: Applications Sought For Replacement

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JoLynne Mitchell.

Effective November 19, 2020 JoLynne Mitchell has resigned her position as City Commissioner on the Fort Scott City Commission.

Persons interested in applying to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Mitchell are asked to submit a letter of interest to: City Clerk, Diane Clay at 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 or by email at [email protected].

Letters of interest must be received by the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30th, 2020. Only individuals who reside in the city limits of Fort Scott are eligible to apply.

Once the appointment has been made, it will become effective at the December 1st, 2020 City Commission meeting and expire in December of 2021.

Any additional information or questions may be obtained by contacting Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550.

Business, Fort Scott

Annual Key Sale Moves To Former Gordman’s Building Nov. 21-28

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The 2020 Key Warehouse Sale is located in the former Gordman’s Storefront at 2400 S. Main.

Key Industries Inc. has a long history in Fort Scott.

110 years of experience in the workwear clothing industry, to be exact.

Key provides workwear for rugged use at the best value, according to a press release.

Key Apparel originally made overalls for ranchers, and through the decades has evolved to also make worksite, high visibility,  and fire-resistant apparel.

For several years they have had a warehouse sale in November.

2020 Key Warehouse Sale hours.

“Our 2020 Warehouse Sale is back and bigger than ever,” said Kaden Wimmer, Key’s Social Media Coordinator, in a press release.

There will be local health protocols in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Wimmer.

“With the expansion of the warehouse sale, KEY Industries has decided to move the sale to the former Gordman’s location located at 2400 S Main St., Suite 500 Fort Scott,” he said.

Kids overalls. Submitted photo.

The hours are Saturday, Nov. 21  from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be closeouts on men, women, and kid’s apparel. Cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Credit Cards will be accepted.

Kid’s tee shirts. Submitted photo.
Overall section. Submitted photo.

 

“The Annual Warehouse sale has become a Fort Scott community tradition for over a decade,” Wimmer said. “Allowing the community to purchase quality apparel at a discounted price for the holiday shopping season. The warehouse sale brings thousands of community members to Fort Scott for this week-long shopping event.”

Pant section. Submitted photo.

 

“The expansion of the 2020 Warehouse Sale will provide customers with a more extensive selection of their favorite KEY and Polar King gear. Including Work, Office, Flame Resistant, and Hi-Vis apparel,” he said.

 

The large space also provides customers a larger space to maintain social distancing while shopping at the event, Wimmer said.

Kids outerwear section. Submitted photo.

 

“KEY is dedicated to our customer’s health and safety and will take the necessary steps to ensure that the warehouse sale will follow local health protocol,” Wimmer said.

 

 

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Mistletoe Market Tonight at the River Room

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TONIGHT – DON’T MISS IT!
4-8PM
Over 40 vendors in
The River Room Event Center,
above Luther’s BBQ!
FREE admission to the vendor show.
Santa, his elf & the Grinch will be on-site from 5-7pm,
free-will offering for pictures w/proceeds going to
SEK Special Olympics.
Free-will donation to vote for your favorite of
two decorated trees w/ proceeds going to
Bourbon County CASA and Feeding Families in His Name.
Food (walking tacos & pulled pork sandwiches) and beverage will be available for purchase.
Come get in the holiday spirit and
support these local vendors!
See flyers below for vendor listing & more details.
Sincerely,
ALL OF US AT THE RIVER ROOM
Event organized by:
TINA LIPE
CLICK HERETO FOLLOW THE EVENT
ON FACEBOOK.
VENDOR LISTING – SEE BELOW!
Fort Scott, Government

FS City Commission Meets Today to Accept Resignation of Mitchell

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From the new interim city manager Jeff Hancock.

The City Commission will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to accept the resignation of JoLynne Mitchell and discuss the process on how to fill this position. This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You Tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.

In her existing role, the Mayor has agreed to call this meeting but will not attend. Commissioner Nichols, the Commission President, will preside. A vacancy is created only after the commission accepts the resignation.

I have discussed this issue with the City Attorney. The attached Ordinance 3290 governs the filling of a vacancy and allows us only 10 days after the vacancy is created to fill it. The remaining Commissioners choose a suitable elector/resident of the City to fill the remainder of Commissioner Mitchell’s term. The Commissioners do have some leeway to suspend the rules as it regards to the 10 days but must do so by majority vote. State Statute controls the issue of a tiebreaker. If the Commissioners cannot agree, the City Attorney is technically the tiebreaker. The City Attorney indicates that he will do everything he can to push a decision without him picking and trusts that someone is acceptable to at least 3 of the remaining 4 Commissioners.

I have the attached the ordinance and a previous July 17, 2014 Press Release seeking a Candidates of a City Commission vacancy. If you need additional information, please let me know

COVID-19, Fort Scott, Schools

No Live FSHS Performance of The Monologue Show At This Time

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Fort Scott High School Thespians regret that due to new restrictions related to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the community, there will not be a live performance of The Monologue Show (from Hell) in front of an audience at this time.
FSHS Thespians WILL continue to have a streamed performance of The Monologue Show (from Hell) from Nov. 22-24. Tickets are available from fortscotthighschooltheatre.ludus.com.
The cast plans to have at least one live performance of the show at some time in the future when the school district is open again to the public.
Current ticket holders should e-mail Angie Bin at [email protected] to transfer tickets to a streaming on demand ticket (that can be used any time Nov. 22-24) or to receive a refund.
COVID-19, Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD 234: No In Person Classes Starting Tomorrow

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MEDIA ADVISORY

 

What:

Fort Scott High School – Remote Learning – November 19 & 20

Professional Development Day – No School – November 23 & 24

 

Abstract:

 

With the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in Bourbon County and a shortage of substitutes, USD 234 has decided that the students at Fort Scott High School will be in remote learning on Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20.  USD 234 has also decided that there will be no school for all students on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24.  These two days will be used as professional development for the USD 234 staff.

 

For high school students:

  • Food service will still be provided on Thursday and Friday.  Go to the following link to sign-up for lunches for Thursday and Friday.  Families will need to come to the high school to pick up the lunches.  https://forms.gle/soWWGAveLvXhfoQeA
  • High school students without Internet can come to the school to receive their instruction remotely.
  • High school students who need to attend on Thursday and Friday should follow entrance directions below:

o   Senior and Juniors – enter through the East entry doors

o   Sophomore and Freshman – enter through the West entry doors

 

As COVID-19 cases rise in our community, we have seen an increase in isolations and quarantines in the school district for our students and staff.  USD 234 will continue to monitor the number of COVID-19 cases in our county as well as evaluate our Remote Learning Plan.  USD 234 will release information before Thanksgiving Break about what the learning plan for the district after Thanksgiving Break will be.  To continue the opportunity for students to learn in person, USD 234 will need to see a decrease in COVID-19 cases in our communities, which will cause a decrease in our schools.

 

Wear a mask.  Wash your hands frequently.  Stay socially distant from each other.  We need everyone to do their part to keep our school doors open.

 

 

When:             November 18 & 19 – High School Remote Learning

November 23 & 24 – No School for All Students

 

Where:            USD 234 School District

 

Contact:          Ted Hessong

Superintendent of Schools

 

Business, Food, Fort Scott

Holiday Pop Up Shop At Old Factory Connections Storefront

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Thanksgiving cookies will be for sale at the Creative Sugarplum Shop. Submitted photos.

Local crafts people will have a place to sell their wares at a newly created holiday pop-up shop.

The Creative Sugarplums Pop-up Holiday Shop will be open at the former Factory Connections storefront weekends from November 20 to December 26 along with the weekdays the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The store is located on South Main (aka Hwy. 69) next door to Tractor Supply.
“Due to Covid-19 many individuals who create gifts out of their homes are not able to attend their usual events,” owner Emilia Whiteaker said. “This is my way of helping them.”
There will be community vendors and vendors from neighboring towns, she said.
” We have many great vendors, Locust Hill Lamanchas Goat Milk products, Sew Special Creations, Simply Blessed, Tom’s Benches, 2 Southern Ladies, CR Rustic Creations, RustnStuf and more.”
“We will also have Bijou Confectionary from Humboldt and Sweet Designs Cakery from Pittsburg creating sweet treats to go along with our old fashion candy.”
Samples of candy. Submitted photos.
 “Customers can also Adopt a Grandparent by purchasing an ornament and we will deliver them to all the residents at Fort Scott residential care facilities,” she said.
Submitted photos.
“Momentum Youth Development Foundation will have a photo where, for a donation, families can take their Christmas photos.”
The family photo area at the Creative Sugarplum Holiday Shop. Submitted photos.
There are also youth crafters involved.
 “The youth vendors have handmade soaps, crocheted items and more,” she said.
Submitted photos. A youth vendor booth at the pop-up shop.
“Visitors can also view the Christmas displays featuring vintage toys, ” she said.
Vintage toys will be on display. Submitted photos.
  There is still space available for both youth and adult vendors.
  Contact Whiteaker through e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

FS Downtown Christmas Parade: Dec. 1

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2020 Downtown Christmas Parade
Now taking parade entries!
THEME:
THE GRINCH DIDN’T STEAL CHRISTMAS!
Tuesday
Dec 1st
6PM
Line-up at 3rd & Main St., north to Skubitz, northwest to National Ave., and back to 3rd Street!
All are encouraged to participate in the parade!
Businesses, friends, families, schools,
organizations & more!
The Downtown Christmas Parade is organized by the
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PARADE ENTRY FORM & RETURN IT TO THE CHAMBER NO LATER THAN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 1PM
Parade prizes – sponsored by Briggs Auto
Prizes will be awarded to overall:
1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
Along with special prizes for:
Top Golf Cart Entry $25
Top Band Entry $25
Enter the parade today!
Fort Scott, Government

FS Lake Advisory Board Meets Nov. 21

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The Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board will meet on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Hall Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting is open to the public, but is limited in space due to COVID. To join by teleconference, call the dial-in number: 620-724-9910. When prompted, enter the access code 515698# and when prompted state your full name followed by the pound # key.

The meeting will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.