The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 1-2
FS Hurricanes Swim Team Pre-Season Parents Meeting on May 5
The Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team will be having their pre-season parents meeting and registration on Wednesday, May 5th at 6:00 pm at Buck Run Community Center.
The Hurricanes are a competitive summer swim team for kids ages 6U-18.
Swimmers need to be able to swim one length of the pool , 25 yards, of any stroke unassisted in order to participate.
The Hurricanes practice in the mornings, Monday through Friday starting June 1st-August 6th.
Swim meets are on Wednesday nights and on the weekend.
Please attend the meeting to learn more and to register your swimmers.
If you are unable to attend you can contact team President April Stock though the Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team Facebook page
Obituary of Jessie Hicks
Jessie Leona Hicks, age 74, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. She was born May 11, 1946, in Lebanon, MO, the daughter of Alexander Lee Williams and Jewel Lonnie Sherrer Williams. Besides raising her family, Jessie managed multiple rental properties. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing, and shopping. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Larry of the home; 5 sons, Eddie Piatt and wife Glenda, Nevada, MO, Michael Piatt, Lenexa, KS, Donald Piatt and wife Heather, Reno, NV, Troy Piatt and wife Tonya, Ft. Scott, and Nathan Hicks and wife Latisha, Ft. Scott; 2 daughters, Julie Tavis and husband David, Jasper, MO, and Joie Moore, Ft. Scott; 3 brothers, John, Joe, and Jeff Williams; 2 sisters, Janet Jackson-Materanek, and Pat Nance; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jerry and James Williams; a sister, June Loomis, a great grandson, Canaan Rons; and her parents.
Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 6th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested the American Kidney Fund and may be left in 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.
City of Fort Scott Seeking Nominations
One town. One pic. One MAJOR upgrade.
The City of Fort Scott is seeking nominations from the community to enter a Hometown Techover Contest offered by T-Mobile.
T-Mobile is offering one lucky town the makeover of their dreams with a tech upgrade valued at $3 million. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for one small town to get a multi-million-dollar Techover.
Cities can have multiple nominations which will show community support. The nomination form is simple, upload a photo or video of Fort Scott and tell what makes it special. Entries must be submitted by 8pm on Friday, May 7th. Complete nominations at
If selected, the City intends to utilize this opportunity for downtown placemaking projects.
“Placemaking projects assist in developing a community’s identity, which in turn not only creates a deeper connection for the locals who call that community home, but also shapes a place that people are inspired to visit.” said Allyson Turvey, Community Development and Tourism Manager.
Downtown Fort Scott has overcome devastation from the 2005 fire creating a remarkable destination. “While the accessibility of US 69 provides tremendous convenience, the downtown is the heart of our community. What an incredible story of rebuilding the local economy. The downtown district offers unique urban amenities in an unwavering and welcoming rural community” according to Rachel Pruitt, Economic Development Director.
Complete nominations at T-MobileHometownTechover.com no later than 8pm on Friday, May 7th. Additional information on the Hometown Techover Contest at https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-unveils-hometown-techover-contest.
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Obituary of Cleo Cagle
Cleo Margarete Cagle, age 83, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott. She was born September 15, 1937, in Greenfield, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Pierce and Cecil Witt Pierce. She married Richard Cagle on December 25, 1953, at Filley, Missouri. Cleo was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed quilting and embroidery and was always in the mood for a cup of coffee.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Kelly, and two sons, Bob Cagle and Richard Cagle; seven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Hazel Purdy. Cleo’s husband, Richard, preceded her in death on June 13, 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jack Cagle, three sisters, Earlene Mitchell, Opal Calhoun, and Alberta Pierce and two brothers, Carl and Orville Pierce.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Arma American Legion 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.
Kiwanis Pioneers Host Prayer Walk for the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation, according to its website, https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/about
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers will hold a Prayer Walk for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6th at the Riverfront Park, according to a press release. The park is past the orange bridge on North National Avenue. The walk will take place at the Belltown Walking Path between 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. The public is invited to stroll the loop and stop at each of the designated reflection points to pray.
On May 6th, Americans from all walks of life will unite to lift America in prayer for the National Day of Prayer, according to a press release. America has endured a year marked by tragedy and pain, but prayer has carried us through these days and the hand of God will move us into a brighter future. The theme for this year’s event is “LORD pour out Your LOVE, LIFE, and LIBERTY.”
Parking near the trailhead is limited but overflow parking is available at Twister Trailers across the street.
Millie Karleskint is the president of Kiwanis Pioneer Club, who is facilitating the event.
“We decided we wanted to do something with less close contact(public health recommendations for the pandemic of the past year),” Karleskint said. “Something in the afternoon.”
“Some of the club members will be on hand to explain the event and distribute National Day of Prayer information and free water,” Kelley Collins, secretary, said.
“There is no specific route but there are designated reflection points,” Collins said. “Each stop will be posted and include suggestions for prayer in keeping with this year’s theme.”
“There will be seven topics that are part of the National Day of Prayer theme this year,” Karleskint said.
About the National Day of Prayer
It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, according to the website.
The task force behind the event is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation in the day of prayer and represents a Judeo-Christian expression based on an understanding that America was birthed in prayer and reverence for the God of the Bible.
About Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers has 24 members and meets on Thursdays at noon at the United Methodist Church, 301 South National Avenue.
Current members include Judy Wallis, Nancy Van Etten, Sylvia Trujillo, Gina Staudinger, Diane Spencer, Elizabeth Schaffer, Gayle Sackett, Aileen Pollock, Carol MacArthur, Millie Karleskint, Bernita Hill, Tammy Helm, Nancy Hart, Joyce Gobl, Sally Eckles, Dee Ann Davis, Kelley Collins, Susan Cole, Carol Clyde-Gallagher, Vickie Chaplin, Marlene Braker, Dona Bauer, Cheryl Basore, and Marlene Arndt.
“Contact one of our members if you are interested in learning more about Kiwanis or would like to join the club,” Collins said. “Millie’s number is 620-223-3311.”
Projects of the club include their focus on children.
Sponsoring the Fort Scott High School K-Club, softball club, college scholarships, Healthy Start for kids, Christmas Adopt-A-Family, Care to Share Fall Festival, Fort Scott Police Department Emergency Kits for kids, Head Start, gift cards to the Washateria, and donations to The Beacon, Red Cross, Good Neighbor Action Team, USD 234 and 235”s reading programs, CASA, Keyhole Youth Center, Fort Scott Middle School Project Art and accelerated reading programs, FSHS student pantry, after-prom party, and SOS Party.
A recent project is in memory of Joyce True: a two-person swing to be installed at Gunn Park’s fourth shelter house playground.
All these are funded by the annual chili feed in the fall, Karleskint said.
A Little Dab’ll Do Ya by Carolyn Tucker
Keys to the Kingdom
Brylcreem pomade hit the shelves in 1928 and has since become an iconic hair cream. Most TV commercials are forgettable, but the one for Brylcreem is not. I remember the jingle more than the instructions on how to use it. At the age of five, I wasn’t really interested in having gorgeous hair that attracted a lot of girlfriends. However, it seemed to work for my one-and-only older brother. The lasting impression I got was that it didn’t take much of the product to style your hair — just a little dab is all ya needed.
There may be seasons in your life when just a little dab of prayer is all you can squeeze out. Sometimes your heart can be like a bottle of ketchup. You open it, turn it upside down and pound on it but nothing comes out. When your heart is heavy, don’t despair because a sincere one-sentence prayer will get the attention of your heavenly Father. You can say, “I love You.” Or “Please help me.” Or “I trust You.”
I’m not against lengthy prayers, that’s not the point. We simply need to understand that prayer is a comfortable privilege. Being part of a loving family has privileges such as eating whatever you find in the refrigerator or cabinet. When God’s children face a problem, they have the privilege of immediately giving it to God in prayer. He’s volunteered for the job and you can trust Him to do it right. “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you” (1 Peter 5:7 NLT).
Believers are to pray to our heavenly Father in Jesus’ name. Jesus said, “…Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you“ (John 16:23 NKJV). Jesus is our intercessor, lawyer, and friend. He sorts our words and thoughts, makes them perfect, and then sends them on to the Father. By the time they get to Him, they’re fixed up right because Jesus knows how to do His job.
Believers don’t have to use eloquent words to touch the heart of God. Jesus is your closest friend and the Holy Spirit is your personal helper and these two already know what’s on your mind and in your heart. A best friend can finish your sentences and so can Jesus. We’re assured of this in Psalm 139: 4 NKJV: “For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.“
Prayer is like breathing. You can pray whenever and wherever you are because it‘s a conversation — it‘s not a ritual. Lots of people put their phone on speaker while talking and continue folding the laundry or peeling potatoes. You don’t have to be on your knees to pray — you can if you want to, but you can also pray and slop the hogs at the same time. When a troubling situation comes to your mind, pray about it immediately and refuse to worry.
Prayer is powerful and when we humbly communicate with God, we access grace for the moment and strength for each day. Jesus’ prayer from the cross was not lengthy: “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34 NLT).
The Key: A little dab of believing prayer will do a lot of damage to your worries and cares.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 29-30
The Bourbon County Commission Agenda For May 4
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: May 4, 2021
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM.
Call to Order
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- Flag Salute
- Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
- Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
- Kendell Mason – Real Property Relief Application
- Elected Officials Comment
- County Counselor Comment
- Susan Bancroft, Finance Director
- Public Comment
- Commission Comment
- Zoning Discussion
Justifications for Executive Session:
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 the attorney-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 security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.
Prayer Walk for America on May 6
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Fort Scott City Commission Elections Jan. 2022
The terms of three members of the Fort Scott City Commission will expire in January 2022. Individuals interested in becoming a candidate for the Fort Scott City Commission election are asked to contact the Bourbon County Clerk’s Office located in the Bourbon County Courthouse at 210 S. National in Fort Scott, Kansas, or by phone at 620-223-3800. The deadline to file as a candidate is 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
Qualified candidates must be registered voters and residents of the City of Fort Scott at the time of the election. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. If more than nine (9) qualified candidates file, a Primary will be needed and it will be held on August 3rd, 2021.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected].