Chamber Coffee at Mercy Nov. 29
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Mercy Home Health and Hospice
Location:
401 Woodland Hills Blvd., in the McAuley Room
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Click here for Mercy Home Health and Hospice’s website.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
December 6th – Sunshine Boutique
December 13th- Community Christian Church
December 20th – City Hall
December 27th – No Coffee in Observance of Christmas
“No Humbugs” Christmas Lights Tours
It’s a Trolley Ride that would put Ebenezer Scrooge in a holiday spirit! It’s the “NO HUMBUGS ALLOWED” Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley.
Tours are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening now through December 23.
Tours depart from the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm each evening.
Prior to the tour, enjoy a hot cup of cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace, and maybe have a chance to meet old Saint Nick himself.
All tours will be chaperoned by the Thespians of Fort Scott High School, leading the tour in Christmas Carols and holiday humor.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids 12 and under and are on sale now at the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center, 231 E. Wall, Fort Scott.
Private tours ar also available for your group or organization. Find more information online at visitfortscott.com and click on the events tab, or call 620.670.2750.
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No Homes For the Holidays Tour This Year: But Lots of Entertainment Choices
The annual Homes for the Holiday Tour will no longer be every year but will switch to every other year, according to Bourbon County Historic Preservation Association Chairman Rhonda Dunn.
“Bourbon County HPA pioneered the concepts of homes tours and was the only homes tour in this area for many, many years,” Dunn said. “Now there are several other homes tours in the area and some of them on the same weekend. So the crowds we once enjoyed visiting the houses in our town are now staying closer to home at other tours.”
“Above everything else, the Homes for the Holidays tour takes the generosity of homeowners to open their houses to the tour and to the public,” she said. “Participating in the homes tour requires a lot of time and effort on the part of the homeowner. The most famous of Fort Scott’s historic homes have been on the Homes tour several times. It is difficult to find a ‘new’ home for the tour and it has become increasingly more difficult to get homes committed to participate in the tour.”
” So after much consideration, the HPA has decided to try a bi-annual format in hopes of having a strong, vibrant tour for many years to come,” she said.
“The tour has evolved through the years with the addition of the Stocking Stuffer Craft Show, the Moonlight and Mistletoe evening event, quilt shows, churches, etc.,” Dunn said. ” An event like HFH takes a large amount of volunteers to put the event together and nearly year-round preparation.”
There will still be Moonlight and Mistletoe Party.
Moonlight and Mistletoe is Friday, December 7, from 6-8 pm at the Courtland Hotel.
Tickets are $25 for the event and are available at the Convention and Visitors Bureau or Chamber of Commerce.
Hors doerves will be served, with a cash bar. Tours of the hotel and spa will be available.
“The Bourbon County Historic Preservation Association would like to thank everyone for the many years of support of the Homes for the Holidays tour, most especially the home’s owners and volunteers that made the event possible,” she said. ” Mark your calendars for December 6/7/8, 2019 for the Homes for the Holidays Tour.”
Anyone interested in opening their home for the Homes Tour or volunteering to help with the event next year can contact Rhonda Dunn at 620-224-1186.
There is still much to entertain that weekend in Fort Scott, she said.
The Candlelight Tour at the Fort Scott National Historic Site is December 7 and 8.
Tours on December 7 will begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes until 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, December 8, the tours will start at 5:00 p.m. with the final tour leaving at 8:45 p.m.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented.
For more information click: Fort Candlelight Tour Tickets On Sale Nov. 1
The No Humbugs Christmas Lights Tours leave on December 7-9 at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm from the Visitors Center, 231 E. Wall.
“That includes treats, hot chocolate, glow necklaces, Christmas Carols with Fort Scott High School Thespians, and Santa might even make an appearance while on the tour,” Dunn said.
Enjoy a FREE regular tour of Fort Scott on Dolly the Trolley on Saturday, December 8, leaving on the hour beginning at 10 am, with the last tour at3 pm.
In addition, the shops throughout Fort Scott are open.
“Our boutique shops, bookstore, and antique shops are open on Saturday,” Dunn said. “There are some people on your gift list that are impossible to buy for. Rely on the knowledgeable advice of our expert shopkeepers. Gifts take on a special meaning when you purchase them from a live shopkeeper in a brick and mortar shop!”
Dunn said local restaurants are also open for a family’s dining experience.
“You can immerse yourself in the Christmas Spirit with a drink and incredible meal at Nate’s Place or Crooner’s Lounge,” she said.” Enjoy Fort Scott’s very own Holiday Ale at the Boiler Room Brewhaus.”
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 28
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Nov. 27
Click below for the daily reports.
KDOT announces approved November bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Nov. 14 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.
There are two Bourbon County projects:
Bourbon County ‑ 3‑6 KA‑5088‑01 ‑ K‑3, beginning at the east K‑39/K‑3 junction west to the west K‑39/K‑3 junction, milling and overlay, 0.5 mile, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $44,739.01.
Bourbon County ‑ 39‑6 KA‑5089‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the Neosho/Bourbon county line east to the west K‑3/K‑39 junction and from the east K‑3/K‑39 junction east to the K-7/K-39 junction, milling and overlay, 14.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,167,341.73.
District One — Northeast
Nemaha ‑ 63‑66 KA‑4608‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the west K‑63/U.S. 36 junction north to the Kansas/Nebraska state line, milling and overlay, 11.0 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $987,889.90
Nemaha ‑ 71‑66 KA‑5057‑01 ‑ K‑71, from the K‑63/K‑71 junction east to the south city limits of Bern, milling and overlay, 4.6 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $388,607.65.
Nemaha ‑ 63‑66 KA‑5058‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the north K‑9/K‑63 junction north to the east U.S. 36/K‑63 junction, milling and overlay, 8.1 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $646,619.90
Wyandotte ‑ 435‑105 KA‑4787‑01 ‑ I‑435, from just south of the K‑32 ramp, signing, Fulsom Brothers Inc., Cedar Vale, Ks., $58,291.00.
District Two — North Central
Cloud ‑ 24‑15 KA‑3239‑01 – U.S. 24, from 0.25 mile east of U.S. 81, east to 1 mile east of 220th Road, milling and overlay, 8.7 miles, Ebert Construction Co Inc & Subsidiary, Wamego, Ks., $6,485,691.61.
Cloud ‑ 28‑15 KA‑3948‑01 ‑ K‑28, bridge #050 (over Wolf Creek) located approximately 845 feet northwest of K‑9, bridge replacement, L & M Contractors Inc., Great Bend, Ks., $2,135,360.61.
Ellsworth ‑ 140‑27 KA‑5083‑01 ‑ K‑140, from the K‑156/K‑140 junction east to the Ellsworth/Saline county line, milling and overlay, 16.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,248,823.00.
Lincoln ‑ 18‑53 KA‑5106‑01 ‑ K‑18, from the Russell/Lincoln county line east to the east city limits of Lincoln, surface recycle, 19.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,423,521.33.
Mitchell ‑ 24‑62 KA‑3949‑01 – U.S. 24, bridge #018 (over Asher Creek) located 8.49 miles southeast of K‑9, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc. and Subsidiaries, Hesston, Ks., $1,925,326.73.
Saline ‑ 140‑85 KA‑5084‑01 ‑ K‑140, from the Ellsworth/Saline county line east to the I‑135/K‑140 junction, milling and overlay, 16.8 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,435,645.28.
Washington ‑ 15‑101 KA‑5059‑01 ‑ K‑15, from the west U.S. 36/K‑15 junction north to the Kansas/Nebraska state line, surface recycle, 13.2 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,083,672.38.
District Three — Northwest
Osborne ‑ 24‑71 KA‑5027‑01 – U.S. 24, from where the road begins to widen west of the west city limits of Downs east to the Osborne/Mitchell county line, sealing, 4.1 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc Shears Division, Hutchinson, Ks., $211,936.27.
Sherman ‑ 70‑91 KA‑5137‑01 ‑ I‑70, from mile marker #19 east 3 miles to mile marker #22, pavement patching, 3.0 miles, Mccormick Excavation & Paving LLC, Stratton, Co., $110,487.44.
Statewide ‑ 283‑106 M‑0063‑01 – U.S. 283, from the Barclay Avenue/ U. S. 40B/U. S. 283/ U.S. 40 junction in WaKeeney north to 2.7 miles north of the Graham/Trego county line., stockpile bituminous material, 10.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division., Hutchinson, Ks., $5,292.00.
Statewide ‑ 283‑106 KA‑4967‑01 – U.S. 283, from the Trego/Graham county line, north to 0.7 mile north of local road MCS 03302 (old RS‑1724) and from approximately 422 feet north of the east intersection of U.S. 40B/ Barclay Avenue/ U.S. 283 (east city limits of WaKeeney), milling and overlay, 10.3 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc Shears Division., Hutchinson, Ks., $3,031,302.86.
District Four — Southeast
Bourbon ‑ 3‑6 KA‑5088‑01 ‑ K‑3, beginning at the east K‑39/K‑3 junction west to the west K‑39/K‑3 junction, milling and overlay, 0.5 mile, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $44,739.01.
Bourbon ‑ 39‑6 KA‑5089‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the Neosho/Bourbon county line east to the west K‑3/K‑39 junction and from the east K‑3/K‑39 junction east to the K-7/K-39 junction, milling and overlay, 14.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,167,341.73.
Cherokee ‑ 26‑11 KA‑5085‑01 ‑ K‑26, from the U.S. 166/K‑26 junction north to the K‑26/K‑66 junction, milling and overlay, 3.6 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $460,747.85
Cherokee – 171(02) ‑11 KA‑5086‑01 ‑ K‑171(02), from the U.S. 69/K‑171(02) east to Cherokee County /Missouri State line, milling and overlay, 4.9 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $633,921.57.
Crawford ‑ 160‑19 KA‑5087‑01 – U.S. 160, from the north U.S. 160/U.S. 69 junction east to the Missouri state line, milling and overlay, 4.8 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $819,481.06.
Montgomery ‑ 169‑63 KA‑2374‑01 – U.S. 169, from approximately 0.6 mile south of the north junction of U.S. 169/U.S. 160, north to 0.92 mile north of the north U.S. 169/U.S. 160 junction, grade, bridge and surfacing, 1.7 miles, Kings Construction Co. Inc., Oskaloosa, Ks., $12,045,602.12.
Neosho ‑ 39‑67 KA‑5091‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the east U.S. 59/K‑39 junction east to the Neosho/Bourbon county line, milling and overlay, 4.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $358,106.11.
District Five — South Central
Butler ‑ 54‑8 KA‑5092‑01 – U.S. 54, from the U.S. 54/K‑77/U.S. 400 junction north to the south edge wearing surface of bridge #151 (over Walnut River Bridge), milling and overlay, 9.375 miles, Cornejo & Sons LLC, Wichita, Ks., $1,179,052.36.
Sedgwick ‑ 54‑87 KA‑5093‑01 – U.S. 54, from the east end of the Washington Street Overpass east to just east of the Hillside interchange, milling and overlay, 1.5 miles, Cornejo & Sons LLC, Wichita, Ks., $1,484,253.08.
District Six — Southwest
Finney ‑ 156‑28 KA‑5054‑01 ‑ K‑156, from 2.7 miles east of the U.S. 50B/K‑156 junction east to the west K‑23/K‑156 junction, milling and overlay, 21.5 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,291,559.86.
Finney ‑ 156‑28 KA‑5055‑01 ‑ K‑156, from the east K‑23/K‑156 junction east to the Finney/Hodgeman county line, milling and overlay, 7.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $586,539.80.
Finney ‑ 23‑28 KA‑5056‑01 ‑ K‑23, from the west K‑23/K‑156 junction east to the east K‑23/K‑156 junction, milling and overlay, 6.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $527,343.57.
Ford ‑ 50‑29 KA‑5094‑01 – U.S. 50, from the existing header just east of Spearville east to the Ford/Edwards county line, sealing, 9.6 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Ks., $292,021.64.
Grant ‑ 25‑34 KA‑5096‑01 ‑ K‑25, from the Stevens/Grant county line north to the south city limits of Ulysses, surface recycle, 13.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,035,578.36.
Stevens ‑ 25‑95 KA‑5095‑01 ‑ K‑25, from the east U.S. 56/K‑25 junction north to the Stevens/Grant county line, surface recycle, 13.1 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,003,697.29.
The follow projects were approved from the Oct. 17, 2018, letting.
Barton ‑ 56‑5 KA‑4256‑01 ‑ U.S. 56/K-156/K-96 and Grant Street intersection, intersection improvement, 0.1 mile, Morgan Brothers Construction Inc., Lacrosse, Ks., $688,472.98.
Cowley ‑ 18 U‑2314‑01 ‑ Bridge over Crestwood Creek on Crestwood Drive, located north of East Madison Avenue in Arkansas City, bridge replacement, Reece Construction Company Inc., Salina, Ks., $286,820.05.
Wyandotte ‑ 105 N‑0634‑01 ‑ Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS: Safe Routes to School – Phase E located near Edison, White and Noble Prentis elementary schools, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 1.5 miles, Amino Brothers Company Inc., Kansas City, Ks., $728,000.32.
Cowley ‑ 18 C‑4884‑01 ‑ Bridge over Silver Creek on 132nd Road located 1.5 miles south and 1.6 miles west of Burden, bridge replacement, 0.2 mile, King Construction Company Inc. And Subsidiaries, Hesston, Ks., $593,350.20.
Christmas Parade Entry Deadline Approaching
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce reminds our community that the annual holiday Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Downtown Fort Scott starting at 6pm. The deadline for participants to register a parade entry is this Monday, December 3rd at 1pm.
The Chamber is calling all participants. There is no cost for businesses, schools and other organizations to register a float, golf cart, foot unit, band, horse unit, car or other entry into the parade. The parade entry form may be found on the Chamber website, www.fortscott.com, or may be picked up at the Chamber office at 231 E. Wall Street.
The 2018 parade theme is “It’s a Cowboy Christmas!”. The parade route will take place on Main Street starting at 3rd Street, proceeding to Skubitz Plaza, then exiting northwest towards National Ave.
The Chamber encourages all to participate in the parade or attend as an onlooker to enjoy this magical night in Downtown Fort Scott.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 27
Obituary of James Hegge
James Albert Hegge, age 82, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, after a brief illness.
He was born February 29, 1936, in Butte Montana, the son of Albert Hegge and Inez Irene (Stufflebeam) Hegge.
Shortly after his father’s death, he and his mother moved to Fort Scott to be near family. He attended the Fort Scott school district.
Jim married Anita Marie Murphy on December 4, 1956, in Miami, Oklahoma.
He was a Tree Trimmer for KG&E for over 40 years.
Jim was an avid baseball player for several local leagues and was recruited to Marion, West Virginia, to play for the Class D Appalachian League in 1955. An injury prevented him from fulfilling his dream of being a professional pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics. He went on to coach for many years in the local baseball leagues with numerous players benefiting from his expertise.
Jim was also a member of the Lucky Strikes Bowling League.
In his younger years he enjoyed hunting.
One of his great joys was fishing at Table Rock Lake in Missouri while staying at Bridgeport Resort and Lake Fork in Texas as well as Lake Fort Scott.
Jim maintained a bountiful garden for years that he shared with the whole community. Many say he had the best tomatoes they had ever eaten.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Hegge of the home; daughter, Catrina (Hegge) Farmer of Fort Scott; son James A. Hegge Jr, of Garland, Kansas; daughter Rose Marie (Hegge) Wheeler and husband Ken of Fort Scott; and daughter Julie K. (Hegge) Beckley and husband John of Sedan, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Melissa Farmer, Johnathon Beckley, Ryan Wheeler, Levi Hegge Stewart, Dustin Wheeler, Michael Farmer, Jordan Beckley, Jaimie (Hegge) Anderson, Jefery Beckley, and Zachary Wheeler; and twenty great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his father, due to a car accident, when he was a newborn; his mother; and an infant grandchild, Jacqualine Kristean Beckley.
There was cremation with services being held at 2:00 PM Saturday December 1, 2018, at the First Church of God in Fort Scott.
Memorials are suggested to the James Hegge Memorial Fund and may be left in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Pete Contla
Pete Contla, age 79, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, formerly of Harbor City, CA, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.
He was born October 24, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Ygnacio A. Contla and Serafina Trujillo Contla.
He was a hard-working young man who followed in his father’s footsteps by working closely with him in the landscaping and masonry business. Even after his father’s passing, Pete continued this line of work in addition to cutting Palos Verdes flagstone by hand, which is a rare profession normally done by saw.
Pete was married three times. Out of those three unions came three children. With his first wife Vicki, Pete had daughter Cathie Lea Contla (Brower), with his second wife Ann, he had son Antonio Gilberto Contla, with his third wife Ingrid, a daughter, Melissa Anne Goff.
Pete loved playing cards, pool and darts. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan, loved to play golf, go fishing, and watch horseraces. His favorite thing above all was spending time with his granddaughters! Whether it included watching Monday Night RAW, fishing, teaching them to cook or going to the park, he was at his happiest being with them.
Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Goff, Ft. Scott; son-in-law, Frankie Schubert, Ft. Scott; daughter, Cathie Brower and husband Keith, Yreka, CA; son Antonio (Tony) Contla and wife Gina, Burnsville, NC; grandchildren, Hannah Grace-Marie Schubert and Tobyn Marianne Schubert, Ft. Scott, and Robin Nicole Contla, Las Vegas, NV; sisters Amelia De La Cruz and husband Gerardo (Lalo), Paramount, CA, and Serah Gurule, Long Beach, CA. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and his last wife Ingrid, who even through divorce, continued to care for him until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ezekiel (Zeke) Contla, Robert (Bob) Contla, and Ignacio (Ruben) Contla; a sister, Gertrude (Trudie) Contla; nephew, Ruben Contla; a niece Delores (Penny) Bostick; a nephew, Genaro Acosta; and a special friend that was a 3rd daughter, Amanda Leigh Thron.
There was cremation. Memorial services will be announced at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com
New Real Estate Business: Paint Creek Realty
Linda Wilson began a career in real estate in 2005 when she and her husband, Lafe, returned to Bourbon County after spending 15 years in the rural McPherson, Kansas area.
Last month, Wilson started her own real estate business.
“Paint Creek Realty is broker owned and exclusively run by myself, ” Wilson said. “I started on October 1, 2018. Only a name change as I have been working for sellers and buyers since 2005.”
“Helping Dreams Become Reality has always been my motto and still is today,” she said. “I specialize in agriculture listings, however, I have sold many residential properties in towns and cities within five counties in Southeast Kansas. Born and raised in rural Bourbon County helps me realize how important it is to nurture everything around you.”
“The name I chose for my real estate company business comes from a small creek that runs through our property. My Dad, Keith Daniels, always referred to it as ‘A Little Piece of Paradise.'”
Wilson provides the following: professional client support,
finance assistance, free comprehensive market analysis,
free unlimited marketing, drone aerial photos and views,
exclusive listings.
“None too large or too small,” she said.
Wilson said rural property values have increased in Bourbon County.
“The last couple years have seen rural property values in Bourbon County on an increase,” she said. However, they have seemed to have leveled off a bit, but are steady. Homes with small rural acreages are always in demand, with few to be had. There is an ample home property supply in Fort Scott, a buyers choice.”
Linda Wilson can be reached at her cell phone number:
620-654-7413 or email: [email protected]
Her fax number is 620 756 4388.
Her address: Paint Creek Realty,924 Jayhawk Rd.,
Uniontown, Ks. 66779.
“Also www.PaintCreekRealtyKs.com or on Facebook – PaintCreekRealty,” she said.