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Obituary for Harold Eugene Roosa, Jr.
Harold Eugene Roosa, Jr., age 86, a resident of Paola, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at the North Point Skilled Nursing Center in Paola.
He was born August 14, 1932, in Dublin, Indiana, the son of Harold E. Roosa and Edna J. Mochel Roosa.
Harold served with the United States Army from 1952 to 1955 where he was stationed in Germany.
Following his military service, he married Juanita May Piper on June 24, 1961, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Harold had worked for many years as a truck driver for various trucking companies throughout the Mid-West.
He had made his home in Hemet, California for several years prior to moving to Paola after the death of his wife.
Harold enjoyed flying and golfing as well as playing billiards. He and his wife, also enjoyed traveling and had taken a number of trips including, Alaska, Panama, Europe and the Holy Land.
He was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Hemet, California.
Survivors include his daughter, Hayley Evans and husband, Norman, of Paola, Kansas and his, son, Hans Roosa of Hemet, California and his granddaughter, Lisa Evans-Malone and husband, John, also of Paola. Also surviving is a sister, Charlotte Hofmann and husband, Bob, of Richmond, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, a son, Harold E. “Hal” Roosa, III, a brother, Arnie Roosa and a sister, Hazel Pugh.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 5th at the U. S. National Cemetery.
Military honors will be provided at the cemetery.
Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 12:15 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary for Robert Eugene Schweikert
Robert Eugene Schweikert, age 86, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Country Place Senior Living in Ft. Scott.
He was born May 9, 1932, in Ft. Scott, the son of Dorace Benjamin Schweikert and Lorene Hays Schweikert.
Bob graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. He later served with the United States Army from 1953 to 1954. Following his military service, he married Jeanette Gray on July 13, 1958, at Ft. Scott.
In earlier years, Bob had worked for Central Gun Shop in Ft. Scott. In 1976, he started his own business, Bob’s Gun & Lock, which was located on East Wall Street. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles. He had served for several years on the Evergreen Cemetery Board and had served as their President. He was a member of the Ft. Scott Masonic Lodge and the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorace Benjamin Schweikert and Lorene Hays Schweikert Feemster.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 3rd at the Evergreen Cemetery.
Military honors will be conducted at the cemetery. Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 9:45 A.M. on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Mercy Hospice 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.
Service Brief For Pete Contla
Pete Contla, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, formerly of Harbor City, CA, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. There was cremation. Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct memorial services at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 1st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Pete Contla Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Christmas At The Empress Dec. 4
A group of local craftsmen/women will be downtown during Fort Scott’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 4 to sell their wares.
“We were told by multiple people that the Stocking Stuffer had been canceled and that they relied on it for last minute shopping,” Julie Norris, a vendor, said. “Vendors really enjoyed it as well. We had the idea of running something while the parade was downtown so we would have traffic already there for the vendors.”
The vendors will set up shop at The Empress Event Center, 7 N Main, across the street from Papa Don’s Restaurant.
The parade is at 6 p.m. on December 4. The vendors will be open from 5-8 p.m.
“We have several local vendors that will be present. The list that we currently have confirmed: Nikki Carpenter with Chalk Couture, Hannah Gander with Mama’s Mugs , Dee Regina with Paparazzi Jewelry , Elise Herman with Usborne Books, Julie Norris & Chris Ames with ColorStreet, Amber Kelly with Tupperware, Angela Carpenter with Homemade Holiday Crafts, Alison Milburn with Bows by Ali Rose, Micki Craft with Home Sewn Crafts, Kelly Gander with Kelly’s Creations ,our children-Kallie and Bryton will be selling treats and hot apple cider, Jackie Harvey with Jackie’s Leather Earrings. And Jeff Tinsley will have his homemade pecan and peanut brittles,” she said.
“We are hoping to provide a nice variety of shopping for the community with our local vendors in one stop,” Norris said.
“Some items will include handmade Christmas decor, wreaths, reusable chalk decor, tumblers, personalized vinyl, kitchen towels, aprons, security blankets, cosmetic bags, Christmas candies, hair accessories, jewelry, children’s books, affordable manicures, cosmetics, acrylic keychains, and more,” she said.
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CASA Christmas Fundraiser Dec. 14
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.”