Death Notice of Deborah Nelson
Deborah R. Nelson, age 74, former resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS. Funeral services for Deborah Nelson will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
Predator Birds Will Be Presented at Lowell Milken Center Tomorrow
On November 9th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, the staff will be honoring the environmentalist and conservationist unsung hero Jacob Valentine, III.
Jacob was responsible for saving the Mississippi Sandhill Crane from extinction.
EVERGY has awarded the Center a grant to bring Operation Wildlife from Linwood, Kansas to present “Predator Birds,” an assortment of live hawks and owls who will be here to teach us the importance of predator birds in our world!
“I hope each of you can come join us for a really fun and exciting presentation and I look forward to greeting you Thursday afternoon here at the Center,” said Ronda Hassig, a spokesperson for
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 8
Bourbon County Unofficial Election Results: Slight Increase in Voter Participation
“As of the final unofficial report with all precincts reporting we had a total of 2,382 ballots cast out of 12,309 registered voters with a turnout of 19.35% which is better than the last city/school election where there was only 14.54% of turnout,” Jennifer Hawkins, the Bourbon County Clerk said. “We had 28 workers spread throughout the seven polling sites this year.”
“The official results will not be available until after the provisional ballots are determined at canvass next week,” she said.
The following are the unofficial Bourbon County Election Results,taken from the county’s Facebook page.
Obituary of Lois Williams
Lois Marie Williams, 70, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away late Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at her home. She was born August 31, 1953, in Salisbury, North Carolina, the daughter of Joseph A. Williams and Bitha Agnes (Mabe) Williams. She married Larry Jay Simpson on July 15, 1995, and he survives of the home.
Lois was a bookkeeper for Boelte-Hall for many years until retiring to become a homemaker and spoil her husband Larry, of thirty years. She liked canoeing, and loved all animals, but especially her dogs. Lois loved her family, her friends, and her neighbors.
In addition to her husband Larry, Lois is survived by a sister, Diane Kent; a brother, Grady Williams; grandson, Jace Simpson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Buck Run Community Center in Fort Scott. Condolences and words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by VFW on Nov. 9
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World Famous Vienna Boys Choir Coming to Fort Scott on Nov. 10
The Vienna Boys Choir is coming to Fort Scott Community College on Friday, Nov. 10. The performance will be at 7 p.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
“FSCC was excited to partner with the Vienna Boys Choir to highlight our wonderful facility and offer the community of Fort Scott a performance from this famous choir,” Tom Havron, FSCC Vice President of Student Affairs said. “All excess revenue generated from the performance will go to student scholarships from the FSCC Foundation.”
“The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of its oldest,” according to a press release. “In 1498, Emperor Maximilian I moved his court to Vienna to establish the Chapel Imperial there, along with the Vienna Boys Choir. Over the centuries, the court attracted musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Anton Bruckner. Joseph Haydn, Michael Haydn, and Franz Schubert were themselves choirboys.
“The 100 boy choristers between the ages of nine and fourteen are divided into four choirs. Between them, the choirs give around 300 concerts each year, attended by almost half a million spectators around the world. Since 1924, the boys have sung over 1000 tours in 100 different countries, which has resulted in a staggering 29,000 performances. At the Sunday services in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel, they perform with members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the State Opera Chorus. The Choir frequently appears with major orchestras, conducted by Joana Mallwitz, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Christian Thielemann, and Simone Young. Recent highlights include appearances at the Salzburg Festival and the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert.
“The Vienna Boys Choir’s singing tradition is listed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as an intangible cultural heritage in Austria. Professor Gerald Wirth, himself a former choirboy, is the Artistic Director of the entire Campus.”
“Today the Vienna Boys Choir is a private, non-profit organization, which relies on sponsorship and donations. The Choir maintains a primary school, a junior, and a senior high school. 300 boys and girls between the ages of six and 19 attend the Choir’s Schools in Vienna’s Augarten Park. All receive individual voice lessons and sing in one of the choirs. The Choir’s education is open to all, regardless of their origin, nationality, or religion. About a third of the students go on to become music professionals.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 7
Fall Bazaar and a Meal at 1st Southern Baptist Church Nov. 10-11
FALL BAZAAR/CRAFT SALE/
BAKE SALE/LUNCH AND/OR DINNER is scheduled at
FORT SCOTT FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1818 South Main, Fort Scott for
November 10th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 11th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
HOMEMADE CRAFTS, BAKE SALE,
SAUSAGE ROLLS (cheddar or jalapeno cheddar)
$2.00 EACH OR 12 FOR $22
LUNCH AND/OR DINNER (serving at 10:30 a.m.)
CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER OR PULLED PORK SANDWICH
(Mashed Potatoes, homemade chicken ( Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked
noodles, green beans, homemade roll, Beans OR Chips, 2 cookies AND
2 cookies AND bottled water) $10.00 bottled water) $9.00
(DINE IN, CARRY OUT, OR CALL for DELIVERY (2 OR MORE MEALS) OR CURB SIDE SERVICE)
417-262-3948 or 620-215-3202
10:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Friday)
10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (Saturday)
U. S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter
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FS City Commission Will Have Work Session Before Meeting on Nov. 7
There will be a Work Session prior to the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 7th. The Work Session begins at 5:00PM and will be to discuss the housing incentives program policy. The regular City Commission meeting will then follow at 6:00PM.