This property on South National Avenue was one of the projects that the Good Neighbor Action Team helped with. The house is owned by the Youth Activity Team, who is remodeling it as a fundraiser. GNAT has put in around 40 man hours on the project so far, Craig Campbell said.

For over a decade the Good Neighbor Action Team has been helping Fort Scottians with painting, helping rid yards of debris, building handicap ramps and other needed projects.

The team provides help for those who are not able to do the job themselves.

“A lot of times, people need a truck or chainsaw to get debris off their property,” Craig Campbell, a member of GNAT, said.

The volunteer group does all kinds of work, but GNAT doesn’t do roofs.

“We don’t put volunteers on roofs,” Campbell said. “There are grants available with no payback through USDA, also there are low-interest loans for different income levels and ages. We can put tradespeople together (for jobs like that), it requires expertise.”

“If people can’t provide materials or funds to help, we can help with that,” he said.

“Funds come from donations from social clubs, for example, Pioneer Kiwanis, who is a constant donor to our cause,” he said.

“When a group takes on a project, a church, for example, will help fill in the funding gap on the project they are working on,” Campbell said.

“I need to work with churches,” Campbell said. “They are a good source for locating people who could use GNAT help.”

Additionally, churches are a reliable source for providing volunteer workers for projects.

“We get a lot of volunteers from churches,” he said.

The volunteers are asked to give three hours of work per project.

“We think in terms of a three-hour time slot (for the project),” Campbell said. “From 9 a.m. to noon on a Saturday. For a volunteer to do that is wonderful.”

GNAT has tried to handle the project workloads using the model of Habitat For Humanity, he said.

Work project recipients are asked to provide family and friends to assist GNAT workers.

“We bring five people, you bring five people,” Campbell said.

In addition, proof of income is required with one of the following: income tax return, pays stubs from the last two paychecks, a Vision card or Healthwave card.

“We are getting started thinking about the season (for projects) which is from March to October,” he said. “There will be an emphasis on painting this year.”

Applications can be picked up at the Beacon, 525 E. Sixth; the Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall, or city hall, 123 S. Main.

“You can return the application to the place you picked it up, or to Jara Martin at 824 S. Main,” Campbell said.

Completion of an application, doesn’t guarantee acceptance of a project request.

Recipes

From Linderhof’s Kitchen . . . Martha Meinsen Scott

January 28, 2019 Martha Meisen Scott Leave a comment

CHEESE SCONES

I adore scones and a special tea treat are cheese ones. They’re easy and bake up quickly. They are a cousin to a biscuit and this recipe can be transformed into those beloved Red Lobster Biscuits by dipping them in a half cup of melted butter to which a ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder has been added. Me, I prefer them as is with a steaming pot of tea in the afternoon!

1 ¾ c. flour

2 t. Baking powder

½ t. Salt

1 c. heavy cream

1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 450

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Stir in cheese and mix. Stir in cream until soft dough forms. Put on floured board and knead a few times. Pat out ½ to ¾ inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until done.

IF, making Red Lobster biscuits, spoon the butter/garlic powder mixture over the biscuits as they come out of the oven.

Martha Meinsen Scott is a Fort Scott foodie who creates from her home, called Linderhof.

Fort Scott Police Department

The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Jan. 24-27

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Click below for the reports:

1-24-19 to 1-27-19

Area News

Fort Scott National Historic Site Opens Sunday

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Statement from FSNHS on the Resumption of Full Operations

With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Fort Scott National Historic Site will have begun the process of resuming normal operations today, and anticipate all regular operations by tomorrow, Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Please visit www.nps.gov/fosc for updated information about the park.

Fort Scott National Historic Site employees are happy to be back at work, serving the American people and welcoming visitors to their national parks.

“We anticipate all regular operations by tomorrow, Sunday, January 27,” said Carl Brenner, Chief of Interpretation and Resource Management.

Fort Scott

Madison Toth Wins Oratorical Competition

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Madison Toth receives an award from Post Commander Carl Jower Saturday.

Congratulations to Madison Toth, winner of the Fort Scott Oratorical competition on Jan. 26. Madison received a $100 gift card and certificate of participation from American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers and will represent Post 25 at the District Oratorical competition in Olathe next month.

The volunteers who helped with the American Legion Oratorical Competition. Not pictured is Skyler McDaniel.

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2019 SEK Day on the Hill Jan. 31

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2019 SEK Day on the Hill

Join us for breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK Businesses, and State Officials

2019 SEK Day on the Hill is coming! Join us in Topeka, KS on Thursday, January 31st for breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK businesses, and State Officials.

We will enjoy a great breakfast at The Celtic Fox (118 SW 8th Ave., #202), learn about the SEK legislative priorities, and hear from several of our area Legislators and State Officials on what to expect this Legislative Session.

Afterward, we’ll cross the street to the Capitol to meet with your individual legislators, attend the House and Senate Chamber sessions, or attend a Committee meeting. Our goal is to ensure that our region has a strong unified voice in Topeka!

Click hereto register for this event. The cost, which includes breakfast, is $10 for Chamber members, $15 for Non-Chamber members.

Also, plan to attend the free networking event at 7pm, Wednesday, January 30, at The Downtown Ramada Hotel (420 SE 6th Ave., Topeka). We have reserved a block of rooms for SEK Inc. The phone number is (785) 234-5400 if you would like to reserve a room for that night.

For more information, contact Trisha Purdon (Montgomery County Action Council) at

(620) 331-3830 or email: [email protected]

Fort Scott

Oratorical Competition Jan. 26

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The Post 25 American Legion Oratorical Competition is Saturday, January 26 at 9 am. This year’s competition will be held at the First Southern Baptist Church at 1818 S. Main St.

The competition is open to the public. The winner of the Post 25 oratorical competition will compete against other 2nd District Post oratorical winners on February 16 in Olathe.

Please come and support your Post and the students who have spent considerable time and effort preparing for this competition.

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce Jan. 25

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RADIO AUCTION – KOMB All Hit 103.9 FM – Started Jan. 16 through first week of March, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Listen for details!
	Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
25-26	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
25	Eat Smart, Live Strong class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Friday in January, 10:30am-12:00pm Enjoy fun and lively activities with other older adults! Talk about easy ways to make smart food choices and exercise more Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extension Nutrition Assistant, [email protected], or call (620)768-9459 for more information
25	Meet the Author Elana A. Mugdan at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 4pm Hedgehog.INK’s 1st ever in-store author event! Meet and greet author Elana A. Mugdan. Her book, “Dragon Speaker” is Book 1 of The Shadow War Saga, and is available for purchase at the store There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Light refreshments provided (See flyer below)
26	Care to Share Fundraiser Auction @ 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd., Fort Scott, 10 am Wonderful items have been donated for this fundraiser auction. Please plan to come! One day sale, will go quick! Lunch will be served: pulled pork, chips, drinks, pies
29-30	Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
29	T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
29	Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
30	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
30	Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
30	TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month. Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
31	Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Southwind Extension District Location: 100 S. Main St.
31	Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
31	Learning to Navigate Your Smartphone and Tablet for Seniors – Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, 2:30-3:30pm Class will cover the basics: sending emails, downloading attachments, sharing photos and searching Google. Also addressed: how to use maps, and which apps to download to make your life easier. Attendees names will be placed in a drawing for a $50 gift card Class is FREE, but space is limited. RSVP by Jan. 28th to Becky Kellum at [email protected] or call 620-223-5550
31	Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
1-2	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
1	YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – In the Celebration Room of Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., Fort Scott Join us for the YPL First Friday Luncheon, open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization
2-3	Youth Basketball Tournament hosted by FSHS Booster Club To enter a team or for more information, contact Jeff DeLaTorre at [email protected]
2	1st Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Meal at First Southern Baptist Church – 1818 S. Main St., 7am-7pm The First Southern Baptist Church is planning to build a gymnasium to be used for youth programs, meetings, dinners and as a safe shelter for the surrounding area. Adult tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Children under 7 are FREE The church is also hosting a study on the Book of Revelations on Sunday evenings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall at the north end of the church
2	Care to Share Cancer Support Group – Mercy McAuley Center, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., 10:30am-12pm This meeting is for anyone: fighters, survivors, families, caregivers, and anyone that wants to be involved in caring and sharing. No refreshments provided by Mercy this time, so please bring your own
5-6	Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
5	Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser, 1st Tuesday of every month – Fort Scott Pizza Hut, 1810 S. Main St. Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day and use the FSMS voucher
5	Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – at the Boiler Room Brewhaus, 10 S. National Ave., 8:30-9:30am The Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets at a different location for Downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in Downtown issues to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to Downtown, and to stay current on new happenings
5	T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
5	Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
5	Forecast 2019 – Presented by White Ember Financial Planning – Precision Coffee Company, 127 E. Cherry St., Nevada, MO Join us as we discuss how the markets fared in 2018 and the expectations for 2019. 5:45-6:00 pm – Registration & Hors d’oeuvres 6:00 pm – Forecast 2019 Presentation by Ross Lawrence Please RSVP prior to February 1st to (417) 667-4721 or [email protected] For a personalized portfolio review, call (417) 667-4721 or visit. For more info, visit our website: https://www.whiteember.com/
5	City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm
6	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
6	Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12-1pm A Grief Support Luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come, and bring a friend. Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch at the Carriage House. Call 620-223-1186 with any questions
6	Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Public Welcome! – In the basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Avenue, 12-1pm
6	Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
6	TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month. Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
7	Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by City State Bank Location: 202 Scott Ave.
7	Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
7	City State Bank’s Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 202 Scott Ave. Starts at 5pm, remarks and ribbon cutting at 5:30
7	Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
7	Meet the Author Gerri Hilger at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 6pm Meet and greet author Gerri Hilger, former Fort Scott teacher and resident. Her book, “Our Duty” recalls Kansas WWII nurses and airmen, and is available for purchase in the store There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Light refreshments provided. (See flyer below)
	Save the Date: – February 9 – Winter Biker Meet & Greet Expo – February 9 – Rotary’s 2019 Dancing With Our Stars – February 10 – 3rd Annual Farm Toy Show & Sales Click here for full events listing on our website.

Obituary

Obituary of Lelah Marie Burgess

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Lelah Marie Burgess, age 83, a former resident of Neosho, Missouri and Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the Pittsburg Health & Rehab Center in Pittsburg, Kansas.

She graduated from the Girard High School. While in high school where she was involved with the band and Glee Club. Lelah first married Donald Beck. They were divorced.

She later married Melvin Burgess. In earlier years, she did clerical work in the insurance industry. She later worked as a CNA and as a CMA for area nursing homes. She enjoyed going to estate sales and antique shopping as well as spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Bruce Beck and wife, Chizuru of Hanford, California and her daughter, Dawn Marie Morries and fiancée, Richard Wiltberg, of Carl Junction, Missouri; five grandchildren, Vincent, Jay, Sarah, Krystal and Heather and thirteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Anna Louise Martinson from the State of Nevada.

Her first husband, Donald Beck, passed away in 1995. Her second husband, Melvin Burgess, passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Earline Foy and a brother, Melvin Endicott.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 29^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private burial will follow in the Hiattville Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to either the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Hospital 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.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Sharky’s Pub Provides Catering

January 25, 2019 Loretta George Leave a comment

Tina and Dave Lipe, owners of Sharky’s Pub and Grub, 16 N. National Avenue.

Dave Lipe told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee attendees that even though January and February are typically slow seasons for retail businesses, Sharky’s Pub and Grub has seen an increase in catering.

He and wife, Tina, are the owners of the business, at 16 N. National Avenue, which opened June 1, 2011.

“We’ve done catering for seven or eight years, since we’ve been open,” Lipe said. “Catering is one thing that has picked up for us.”

“We can do a Superbowl party, a rehearsal dinner….weddings,” he said.

There is also a third-floor event center available for rent above their restaurant, Lipe said.

They recently did catering in Kansas City.

“We did a tailgate party at the Chief’s game, we are mobile,” he said.

“If there is something you are needing, ask,” Lipe said.

The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and can be reached at 223-4777.