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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 11
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 2
Wall Street from Scott Avenue to Main Street Is Closed
Effective Immediately- Due to the potential danger of the Barber Shop building on Wall Street, Wall Street from Scott Street to Main Street will be closed to traffic until further notice.
Thank you,
Brad Matkin
City Manager
City of Fort Scott
Alvin Elwood Pellett Obituary
Alvin Elwood Pellett, aged 94, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Decatur, Texas. Born on July 25, 1930, Alvin affectionately known as Al, was raised on a farm, and learned the value of hard work early in life.
His strength and determination were evident when he played football at Ft. Scott Junior College. His athletic prowess continued in the Air Force, where he also served in Vietnam as a reconnaissance analyst. His commitment to his country was a significant part of his identity and remained a source of pride throughout his life. Al was not only a veteran but also an avid sports fan, often spending time with fellow veterans at the VFW, where he forged many lasting friendships.
In retirement, he and his beloved wife, Brenda, settled in Rhome, Texas, enjoying a quieter life together.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Brenda Pellett, his son, Daniel Pellett, and his daughter, Bari Gaylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Pellett Jr. and Bertha Pellett, his brothers Harlan and Loren Pellett, and his sister Eloyce Parker.
A service to honor Alvin’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 26th at the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery where the United States Air Force Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the V.F.W., an organization that was very dear to Alvin’s heart. Donations 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.
FRIENDS OF FSNHS ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM OPEN TO ALL
The public is invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) being held Monday, September 16 at the Herbert House, 512 S Judson in Fort Scott, KS. The meeting will feature a program “The Greatest Test of Courage: A Story of WWII and the Philippines”, presented by Ronda Hassig. It begins at 6 pm. Light appetizer refreshments will be served.
Join us to learn about the Friends work on behalf of FSNHS and a little known WWII story in one of Fort Scott premier historic homes.
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site is a non-profit organization established in partnership with the National Park Service to support and promote the preservation and interpretation of FSNHS.
U234 Board of Education Met Last Evening
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, September 09, 2024
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The Revenue Neutral Hearing was held at 5:30 PM, none were present during public forum.
The Budget Hearing was held at 5:45 PM, none were present during public forum.
The Board approved –
Resolution 24-08- Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
Resolution 24-09- Make a local option percentage in an among of 33% for the 24-25 school year.
The Board approved the 2024-25 Budget with consideration of the Needs Assessment.
The board approved the official agenda and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
- 08/12/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – August 20, 2024 – $1,872,640.99
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
KASB August Update
KASB Voting Delegate 2024-25 – David Stewart
MOU with SEK Mental Health for Mental Health Intervention Program
MOU with Community Health Center of SEK for random drug screening of students
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
Tiger of Members of the month were Jannah Farrington and Billi Jo Shoemaker. Jannah is in her 14th year of teaching and Billi Jo is in her second with SPED and 23rd year with the district. Both were recognized for their hard work during the ESY summer program. Jannah was the coordinator and Billi Jo helped with the elementary students. Both were a key part in the success of this summer program in which the children had a wonderful experience.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on an upcoming Board Member training to be held later this month.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared sheet.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on several training opportunities that will be coming soon. She also commended the SPED staff for their accomplishment with Indicator 11 and informed about the evaluations last year and number of IEP placements.
Danny Brown, Board Member, adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
September 09, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Craig, Alicia – Van Driver Resignation
Hensley, Charlie – Resignation – Transportation Director
Lopp, Kylie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Mishler, Kelsei – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Stepps, Abby – Supplemental Resignation – Leadership Club
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Mills, Lacy
EMPLOYMENT:
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Heenan, Kristen – Paraprofessional – High School
Newman, Ronna – Substitute Paraprofessional – High School
Skaggs, Gwen – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Intramural Supplemental
Dennigan, Dennis – Morning Gym Supervision
Jones, Taylor – Musical Music Director
Nelson, Andrew – Guided Coalition
Oxholm, Chris – Assistant Wrestling
Spears, Tiffinie – Leadership Club
Bourbon County Industrial Development Research Committee Meets Today
A meeting of the Industrial Development Research Committee will be held on August 19, 2024 at 6:30 in the County Commission Room of the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701. If the County Commission meeting is still session at 6:30 p.m., then the Committee will hold the meeting in the main lobby of the Courthouse.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports August 14
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 25
BRICKSTREET BBQ TO BE FEATURED ON AMERICA’S BEST RESTAURANTS
FORT SCOTT: – Local restaurant Brickstreet BBQ will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early July 2024.
America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on July 1st. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owners Alex and Carissa Bowman about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date.
The Bowmans opened Brickstreet BBQ in 2023, offering hickory-smoked meats, sides, salads and sandwiches in a welcoming, unique environment.
The idea for offering barbecue to the Fort Scott community stemmed not only from a lack of that particular cuisine in the area, but also a desire to “do something” with the historic building it is located in.
Known as the H.L. Stout building and built in 1911, the brick building with a two-story vestibule has been the home of everything from a patent medicine manufacturer to car dealerships to a cafeteria, with a skating rink on the second floor and a bowling alley in the basement, according to a 2009 article in the Fort Scott Tribune.
“It was kind of like – we need to do something with that building,” Carissa says. “It really was just kind of a gut feeling. We didn’t even know we wanted to do barbecue at that time. We just knew something needed to happen here.”
Popular menu items that may be featured on the episode include the burnt ends (“They are to die for” notes Carissa), ribs, and the Brickstreet tacos, a choice of meat topped with fiesta corn, pico di gallo and apple slaw.
“They’re a good one that everybody loves because it’s just a lot of different flavors that are very unique but work together,” explains Carissa.
One aspect of running the business that the Bowmans are most proud of is the family that they’ve created within the four walls.
“We’ve been really working hard, coaching our staff and employees on just encouraging them to be their best selves,” Alex notes, adding that they want their employees to network, gain skills, and connect with customers. “This isn’t just a job. This is an opportunity to grow.”
America’s Best Restaurants will be filming on location on Monday July 1st from 9 am to noon CST. The press is invited to attend. The restaurant’s finished episode premiere date will be announced on their Facebook page and will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants’ website.
Restaurants featured on the ABR Roadshow are selected based on their customer reviews, menu items, social media presence, and level of involvement with their community. They are found through customer nominations, internal vetting or by a restaurant applying to be featured at www.americasbestrestaurants.
About Brickstreet BBQ: Open Tuesday through Sunday, Brickstreet BBQ is located at 3 W Oak St, Fort Scott KS 66701. Telephone is (620) 224-2425. For more information visit ‘Brickstreet BBQ’ on Facebook.
About ABR: With offices in Florence, KY and Las Vegas, America’s Best Restaurants is a national media and restaurant marketing company that travels the country telling the stories and highlighting the unique food of locally owned independent restaurants as part of their ABR Roadshow. Restaurants are featured not only on ABR’s Restaurant Network of social media channels and website, but also each individual establishment’s Facebook page. With over 1300 episodes filmed, America’s Best Restaurants is the premier marketing agency for restaurant owners and operators to have their story broadcast coast-to-coast. Visit AmericasBestRestaurants.com to learn more and to view the episodes and profiles of hundreds of America’s Best Restaurants!
American Revolutionary War Exhibit at Memorial Hall until June 15
The local Daughters of the Revolution, Molly Foster Berry Chapter, has set up a traveling exhibit on the American Revolutionary War at Memorial Hall, Third and National Avenue. There is no admission.
Until June 15, the exhibit can be viewed by entering the south door, across the street from the Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.It is a self-guided tour. The Chapter members are sitting in shifts at the exhibit.
“Our chapter is about promoting patriotism,” Barbara Ritter, spokeswoman for the group said.
The American Revolution Experience Exhibit comprises 12 roll-up, graphic banners, each measuring 7’ high by 3’ wide, and three kiosks, comprised of IPads and stands, according to its website.
The American Revolution Experience will travel across the U.S. introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey, according to http://www.battlefields.org/american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit-tour
About the Local Chapter
The Molly Foster Berry chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized on October 19, 1911. The chapter is named after its first regent, Miss Frances Hall’s Revolutionary War ancestor, Samuel Berry’s wife. Members, called Daughters, are direct descendants of a Revolutionary War Patriot.
This chapter, along with the American Legion, was instrumental in raising funds for the Memorial Hall. Because of this fundraising, a special suite in the hall was given for their use forever.
“D.A.R members are active women passionate about community service, preserving American History, educating children as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation,” Ritter said.
The Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate nation-wide the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War in 2026.
“We would like to get together with other civic organizations to plan out activities for this event,” Ritter said. “The nation celebrated in 1976 with many activities.
If anyone is interested in more information, contact her at [email protected], or 913.636.4892
Highlights of what this chapter has done since its inception:
They started a Red Cross Chapter Unit in which they knitted socks and over 130 sweaters to donate to the men in service, donated
money and goods to be distributed to newly arriving immigrants on Ellis Island, were charged with the care of the Block House, which is now part of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, recognized Bourbon County good citizens, planted trees, donated bedding, beds and food to the Goodlander Home, distributed American Flags and donated books to the library.
“And more recently a Vietnam Veteran Ceremony, recognizing our Bourbon County Vietnam Veterans with a certificate, lapel pin and dinner,” Ritter said.
Currently, the group has 26 members, two associate members and two awaiting documentation.
