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Obituary of Deborah Nelson
Deborah Rane Harris Nelson, age 74, born and raised in Fort Scott, Ks, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Olathe, Ks.
She was born on June 26, 1949, the daughter of Ray Hugh Harris and Cleta Mae Graham Harris.
Debbie graduated from Fort Scott High School.
After graduation, she spent her entire career as a dedicated employee of Mercy Hospital until she retired. She started as a Therapy Aide and later worked as a Certified Nurse Aide
She married Anthony Ware Nelson Jr.
Debbie enjoyed watching court shows, and westerns, and attending church at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. She read the Bible, prayed, and held many different roles in the church.
Debbie adored elephants which could be seen by her huge ceramic collection.
She also loved spending time with family.
Survivors include her three children, Toni Gibson, and husband Xander, Anthony Nelson the III, and Rosalyn Nichol, and her husband Jacob; and two grandchildren, Ella, and Nyha. Also surviving are two brothers, Eugene, and Roger Harris; and three sisters, Glenda Harris, Rotena Gray, and Hattie Wright.
Her husband, Anthony, preceded her in death, in March of 1998. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Graham, Buford Harris, Donald Drake, Leon Harris, Phyllis Mason, and Linda Vann.
Elder Roger Harris will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 17th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Ks 66701.
Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
KISS is Coming to Fort Scott, Almost
For those who love American Hard Rock Music, there is a show for you this weekend in Fort Scott.
KISS, the original group formed in the 1970s is known for such hits as “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Black Diamond,” according to its website.
A group considered talented enough to be endorsed by Gene Simmons, one of the original KISS members, Almost KISS will be performing this Saturday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall, Third Street and National Avenue.
To order tickets: https://advanceboco.ticketspice.com/almost-kiss-tribute-band
Almost KISS are four devoted KISS fans and they choose to pay homage to the famous band in their shows, according to their website.
This entertainment event and others throughout the year have been organized by Advance Bourbon County.
Cory Bryars, Brad Matkin, and Josh Jones were having a conversation earlier in the year.
“Brad mentioned this tribute band, Almost Kiss,” Jones, spokesman for the Advance Bourbon County group, said. “Then he started reminiscing about his old rock and roll days. I have even talked Brad into having full Kiss makeup on during this event. So that itself is worth the admission fee.”
“With ABC, I have no set agenda on acts or events that I prefer,” he said. “Our main thing early on is to try as many different types of events as possible and see which ones gather the most attention. Then as we move into 2024 we will be more selective on which events we bring in. It’s just a way of giving back to a community that we love being part of. We have a beautiful venue and the most wonderful people around and it’s our hope we can now start drawing in outside people to our community to see what we can offer.”
Advance Bourbon County is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit foundation whose purpose is to make Bourbon County a better place through events and fundraising opportunities, according to its website.
“We will be announcing our upcoming events for 2024. We plan on doing about 6-8 events in 2024,” Josh Jones said.
The ABC recently organized a renovation of the waiting room in Memorial Hall, which is used by entertainers when they are offstage.
Aaron Judy with H2 Painting, Jeff Allen Electric, Fort Scott Fire Department, Flowers by Leanna, and Stoughton’s Plumbing helped with the project.
The work was done with volunteer work and some donated materials.
“Memorial Hall is such a big asset to our community and Advance Bourbon County is excited to play a part in helping fix it up,” Jones said.
Deadline to Enter the Christmas Parade: November 27 at 1 p.m.
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FS City Commission Meets This Evening at 5:30 p.m.
The City Commission will hold a Special Meeting tonight, November 13, 2023, 5:30PM at City Hall. It is anticipated to recess in Executive Session pursuant to the personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1).
Do You Stink? by Carolyn Tucker
Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker
When I was a young girl, I thought the fragrance of ‘Evening in Paris‘ was absolutely lovely! Several years ago, I ordered the cobalt-blue bottle of this cologne from ebay just to remember the scent and enjoy the nostalgia. (However, it didn’t smell as good as I thought it did as a kid.) The sense of smell is a powerful instrument for bringing us pleasure or annoyance. I love the fragrance of an iris, but the scent of a skunk is a whole nother ballgame. I’ve been told by friends that my home has its own fragrance. I wasn’t aware of it because I’m used to it. But I know what they’re talking about, as I recall my piano teacher’s living room had the same certain smell every week.
Whether we realize it or not, Christ followers give off a pleasing or offensive scent everywhere we go. Like Pepe’ Le Pew, the “odor-able” French striped skunk, we may not realize we’re giving off a putrid odor that annoys people or causes them to run away from us. Pepe’ was used to his odor, and I think it’s possible that some believers can be so used to their harsh and overly-opinionated personality that they aren’t aware that they’re annoying and their persona stinks to high heaven. Apostle Paul admonishes us to, “Guard your speech. Forsake obscenities and worthless insults; these are nonsensical words that bring disgrace and are unnecessary” (Ephesians 5:4 TPT).
What’s your favorite fragrance? You can’t buy the following perfumes anywhere, but you can possess them in your heart and lavish them on people everyday: Compassion, Love, Hope, Encouragement, Kindness, Gentleness, Understanding, Patience, Goodness, and Empathy. These priceless fragrances display the character of Jesus Christ.
“Thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads in triumph [as a trophy of Christ’s victory] and through me spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere” (2 Corinthians 2:14 AMP). Through the yielded lives of believers, we are to spread the fragrance of God wherever we go. We should live every day as fragrant love spreaders. (There’s more than enough manure spreaders out there.) Just a few positive words of encouragement spoken over a discouraged individual can change his/her outlook and give hope.
“But this beautiful treasure is contained in us — cracked pots made of earth and clay — so that the transcendent character of this power will be clearly seen as coming from God and not us” (2 Corinthians 4:7 VOICE). Believers must realize that anything good we do only comes from God’s power living in us. We owe it all to Jesus for making it possible to wear the fine fragrances of a renewed life in Him. Although we’re common/imperfect clay jars (created from dust/clay) we possess the fragrance of God in our heart. His sweet fragrance in us will naturally spill out on others as we practice loving on them.
Christ followers need to be aware of how we smell to others. What one person thinks smells good, another can think it stinks. I once worked with a very nice woman, but her cologne fragrance was horridly unpleasant to my nose. Obviously, she thought it was wonderful or she wouldn’t have chosen to wear it. But, to me, it smelled like toilet-bowl cleaner. We need to seriously reevaluate our spiritual fragrance choices to ensure that we’re a sweet and welcoming fragrance to others.
The Key: Don’t be like Pepe’ Le Pew and turn people off because you stink.
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Coping with Loss and Loneliness During the Holidays
By Clara Misenhelter
Southwind Extension District
The holiday season is here. It can be a joyous time, but not always or for everyone. For many, especially those feeling emotionally distant or those who have recently experienced a loss, it is a time of year that can leave us particularly vulnerable to feelings as we are pressured to “get in the holiday spirit.” While there is not any one best way to cope with these feelings, consider these tips for coping with loss and loneliness during the holidays:
- Accept your feelings. Give yourself permission to feel how you feel. Whatever you are feeling is appropriate.
- Do what feels right to you. Remember that you can opt out of a holiday event or tradition if it will be too much for you. Make a plan for comforting activities you can do instead. Consider asking someone to check in on you.
- Get support. Talk to loved ones about your needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis or seeking emotional support, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat with them online at 988lifeline.org.
One year ago, K-State Research and Extension hosted a webinar about coping with loss and loneliness during the holidays. To learn more about this topic, you can view the webinar recording online at ksre.k-state.edu/fcs/livingwellwed. You can also join Tara Solomon-Smith and me at the Iola Public Library on December 7th at 6:30 PM for a free program on coping with loss and loneliness during the holidays. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 620-365-2242.
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Bourbon County Commission Agenda For November 13
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
November 13, 2023 5:30 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute Followed by Prayer
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $214,950.58
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $248,178.11
- Approval of Minutes from 10/30/2023
- Public Comments
- Department Updates
- Public Works
- Lora Holdridge-Holiday Dinner
- Susan Walker, CFO
- Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1)
- Financials
- Elected Official’s Longevity
- Teri Hulsey, EMS Director
- Justin Meeks
- Tax Sale
- Contracts
- MOU
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Executive Session Justifications:
KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in theattorney-client relationship.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.
U234 Board of Education Agenda for November 13
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
www.usd234.org
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
November 13, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC AGENDA
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
4.1 Board Minutes
- 10/09/2023 Regular Board Meeting
- 10/30/2023 Special Board Meeting
4.2 Financials-Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll –October 20, 2023 – $1,669,587.26
4.5 Activity Fund accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 FSHS Art Club Fundraising
4.8 FSHS Extended Trip Spring Break 2025
4.9 FSHS Swimming Fundraising
4.10 FSHS Wrestling Fundraising
4.11 FSHS Baseball Fundraising
5.0 Recognitions (Information/Discussion Item)
5.1 Student Recognition
5.2 Employee Recognition
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
6.1 Superintendent’s Report
6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
6.3 Special Education Director’s Report
6.4 Finance Director’s Report
7.0 Old Business
7.1 Enrollment of Nonresident Students Policy
7.2 Changing Method of Board of Education Method of Elections and Voting Plan (Discussion
Only)
8.0 New Business
8.1 Possible purchase of Property (Discussion Item)
Enter Executive Session – Preliminary discussion of the acquisition of property.
9.0 Public Forum
10.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
10.2 Exit Executive Session
10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
10.4. Enter Executive Session – Superintendent Evaluation
10.5 Exit Executive Session
11.0 Adjourn Meeting David Stewart, President
What’s Happening in Fort Scott November 10 Issue
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2023 Fall Extravaganza is November 20: Shopping To Support the Swim Team
The annual 2023 Fall Extravaganza is Monday, November 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the Fort Scott Middle School. The event began in 2009.
“Fort Scott High School Swimming is sponsoring the event,” said Madeline Martin, the swim coach for both boys and girls teams.
“The purpose of the event is to help our swimmers raise money to attend the 2024 Summer Olympic Swim Trials as well as bring an opportunity to town to support local businesses.”
“We have 56 booth spaces this year, a few more than last year in addition to several new vendors,” Martin said.
On Facebook: https://fb.me/e/
Below is a list of vendors for the event:
About FSHS Swim Teams
“We have 11 boys coming out this year through our cooperative agreement with Frontenac and Pittsburg (school districts),” Martin said. “This girl’s season I am planning on 15+ girls from our COOP with Pittsburg, Frontenac, Arma, Colgan, and Humboldt ( school districts).”
The swim team practices from Monday-Friday in Pittsburg at the YMCA.
“Boys swimming has been active in Fort Scott since the winter of 2019 and then girl’s season began the spring of ’20 but was cut short due to COVID,” she said. “Angie Kemmerer began coaching the team and this will be my third year as swim coach.”
The money raised from booths at the Fall Extravaganza will allow the student-athletes to go to the Summer Olympics in Indianapolis, Indiana in June 2024.
“We are going to be spectators at the Summer Olympics,” she said. “The kids are excited to go watch some of their favorite athletes in person and watch a high-level competition in person.”