Momentum Youth Market 2021
U.S. 54 overpass replacement project starts in June
U.S. 54 overpass replacement (red) and state detour route (blue)
Tuesday, June 1, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin work on a project to replace the U.S. 54 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad at Moran. The overpass is
one-quarter mile east of the U.S. 54/U.S. 59 junction.
The highway will be closed at the work zone. U.S. 54 traffic will be placed on a state route detour along U.S. 59, K-31, and K-3. KDOT awarded the $3.7 million construction contract to A.M. Cohron & Son Incorporated, Atlantic, Iowa. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by early 2022. Persons with questions may contact Iola Area Engineer Troy Howard, (620) 901-6557, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
Obituary of Linda K. Jones Weiner
Linda Kay Jones Weiner, 78, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Fort Scott, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Linda was born on February 3,1943 and was raised in Fort Scott by her grandmother Eunice S. Hill and step-grandfather, Carl F. Hill, a partner in Hill Lumber Company with his two brothers Grover and John. They have preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was Wesley J. Erwin, her second husband, who helped raise her son Michael, and her brother Jimmy J. Jones.
Linda Kay was a graduate of Fort Scott High School Class of 1961. She received a BSN from Avila University in Kansas City and an MSN from the University of Illinois. In addition to teaching nursing at several nursing schools in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, Linda was an ANA Certified Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric mental health nursing and practiced as a therapist with Provident Counseling in St. Louis, Missouri.
Following her marriage to Larry A. Weiner in 1992, the couple moved from St. Louis to Raleigh, NC. Linda was active in Assistance League of the Triangle Area and served on the Consulting Circle of “A Place for Women to Gather”, an outreach program of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Linda loved her friends in Canasta Cuties and Tea & Tattered Pages, her book club. In addition to reading, Linda liked to knit, and knitted many prayer shawls for friends over the years.
Linda Kay is survived by her husband Larry, of Raleigh, NC, son Michael C. Morrison, from her marriage to Clair L. Morrison, her four beautiful granddaughters, Megan, Madison, Michaela, McKenna Morrison, stepson Keith Weiner, half-siblings Kimberly Lessert Rossi and Craig D. Lessert. She is also survived by two cousins, Betty Ann Young and Fred J. Young, whose mother was Grace Woodward, FSHS class of 1936, niece Cathy Keesee Scott and nephew T. Carl Jones.
Linda Kay remained close friends with many of her high school classmates, enjoying FSHS reunions and taking numerous trips with high school friends throughout the years. While growing up in Fort Scott, she was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and attended Miss Mary’s Kindergarten, before kindergartens became a part of the Fort Scott public school system.
Rev. Jim Logan will officiate graveside services at 11:00 a.m. June 2, 2021, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas, where her cremains will be buried next to her childhood friend, Kyle Sweeney Keith. Services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.,
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: FSHS Alumni Association, 424 South Main St.,
Learn More About Tourism Initiative on June 7
PUBLIC INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BIG KANSAS ROAD TRIP
The Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) will be coming to Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford Counties May 5-8, 2022. Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe of the Kansas Sampler Foundation will be leading meetings June 7-8 for anyone interested in learning how they might participate.
The BKRT operates as a tri-county open house and businesses, attractions and communities are invited to help the public get to know them “as they are.”
Marci and WenDee will conduct an hour-long meeting in each county to share some pictures to illustrate how the event works, to share some criteria, and to answer questions. Anyone in the three counties can attend any of the three meetings to learn more about the event.
The Bourbon County meeting will take place in Fort Scott on June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Common Ground Coffee Co. in the Loading Dock at 112 E. Wall.
The Cherokee County meeting will take place in Columbus on June 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the State Theater Event Center at 104 W. Pine.
The Crawford County meeting will take place in Pittsburg on June 8 at 9 a.m. in the Frisco Event Center at 210 E. 4th.
Your local contacts are Allyson Turvey and Rachel Pruitt in Bourbon County; Liz Simpson and Jake Letner in Cherokee County; and Devin Gorman and Chris Wilson in Crawford County.
To learn more about the BKRT go to www.bigkansasroadtrip.com.
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Obituary of Peggy Davis
Peggy LaVonne Davis, age 85, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at her home. She was born February 12, 1936, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Raymond and Florence Wyckoff Mason. She married Ralph Davis on August 7, 1955.
Peggy worked for the Western Insurance Company and as the homemaker of her family. She was a member of the First Church of God where she worked in Women’s Ministry and helped serve many funeral dinners.
Survivors include her husband Ralph of the home; two sons, Rick Davis and wife Susan, Ft. Scott, and Roger Davis and wife Diana, Broken Arrow, OK; a daughter, Chris Conrad and husband Robert, Springfield, MO; eight grandchildren, Melissa Conrad Thomas and husband Bud, Jason Conrad, Josh Conrad and wife Haiden, Jennifer Davis Simhiser, Kelli Davis, Haley Bellmyer and husband Mark, Kelsey Bellmyer and husband Caleb, and Marley Davis; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Mason; a sister, Bonnie Taylor; and her parents. The family wishes to thank Integrity Home Health Care and Hospice for their loving support.
Pastor Ed Sneed will conduct private family graveside services at the U. S. National Cemetery on Friday, May 21st.
The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 until 12:00 noon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the First Church of God and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
New Mural at Gunn Park by Artist Stephen Toal
Stephen Toal saw some graffiti on the wall of the lower level under the No. 1 Shelter House at Gunn Park and decided to use his artistic abilities and do something about it.
“Someone had written some hate graffiti on the wall and I felt the need to cover it with something positive,” Toal said.
“I had spoken with Josh Jones (Mayor of Fort Scott) about doing the project,” Toal said.
He used his own art materials and spent about 10 hours on the project, he said.
Stephen Toal described himself as ” a long time resident of Fort Scott, a husband, father of three and three step-children.”
Toal also said he is a “recovering addict/alcoholic, who has been clean and sober three years”
“Art is a way to express myself and helps me stay clean,” he said.
The colorful mural is a depiction of springtime, Toal said.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 17
Organic Homestead Festival This Saturday, May 22
May 22, 2021 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
Experience the Shead Farm and gather ideas on how to live a SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC LIFE-STYLE.
- Tour the SheadStead Gardens, Orchard, High Tunnel, Animals, Bee-keeping, etc
- Q & A sessions concerning sustainable organic lifestyle
- Children’s Activities: Games, Petting Barn, Story Station, Photo Cut-outs, Milking and Butter Making, etc.
- Visit SHEADSTEAD MARKET / Fruit STORE
- Fresh Produce picked as you order
- Veggie Powders (to add nutrient to any meal or dessert) Animals for sale: Peacocks, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings, Kittens
- Sign-up for future homesteading classes (planting, harvesting, preserving, etc.)
ADMISSION:
SINGLE TICKET – $5.00 OR FAMILY (4+) $20.00
2468 CAVALRY RD, GARLAND, KS
620 223-4363
Click Here For Facebook Event with Up-to-date Information
Lyons Realty Group: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting June 2
CHAMBER-AFTER HOURS GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE LYONS REALTY GROUP
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Chamber After-hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate the Lyons Realty Group establishing an office in the Downtown Historic District at 8 E. Wall St. The event will take place Wednesday, June 2nd from 5:15 to 6:30 pm with the remarks and ribbon-cutting starting at 5:45 pm.
The team of Lyons Realty Group is excited to share their new offices and learn more about how they can help reach the real estate goals of sellers and buyers.
Mark your calendars for an evening of networking, prize giveaways, food, drink and much more. There will be a $2 admission for the Chamber half-and-half drawing.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 18
St. Martin’s Academy Singers: Friday Night Free Concert May 21
This Friday Night Free Concert at 7 p.m. will feature the St. Martin Academy Singers, according to event coordinator Ralph Carlson. “There will be a short open-mike time as well for walk-ons.”
“The St. Martin Academy group will have a mix of folk music, classic country, pop and gospel,” Carlson said. “The school year ending, the St. Martin youth will be returning to their homes in various states so we got them before they leave for the summer. In addition, there may be bagpipe music. They have been a really popular group and it is a pleasure to get these young men back.”
The venue, Heritage Pavilion, is located at Main and First Street in downtown Fort Scott.
“We expect good weather and a good turnout so bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited,” he said.