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Wreaths Across America Kick Off 2020 – Matching Campaign Challenge
Congratulations! With the help of the entire community, we were able to place a wreath on every grave at Fort Scott National Cemetery on December 14, 2019.
You have done an amazing job this year helping to share the mission to “Remember, Honor and Teach”. This program would not exist without your hard work and commitment.
We want to help kick off a great start to 2020 for everyone with a matching wreath campaign from Wreaths Across America Headquarters.
Starting December 14, 2019, and running through January 15, 2020, for every 2 wreaths sponsored ($15.00 each) through a local Wreaths Across America Fundraising Group, Fort Scott National Cemetery will receive an ADDITIONAL 3 wreaths (total 5 for 2).
This is a great way to help meet our 2020 goal to again be able to place a wreath on each grave at Fort Scott National Cemetery.
Donations can be left at Stewart Realty Co., 1707 S. National, Fort Scott, or mailed to Wreaths Across America, c/o Diann Tucker, 746 215th St., Fort Scott, KS 66701 (620-224-7054). Please make checks payable to Wreaths Across America.
Sneak Peak at LaRoche Building Reno Dec.18
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Obituary of Eric Stansbury
Eric Stansbury, age 52, resident of Holden, MO, passed away unexpectedly at his home December 15, 2019.
He was born June 23, 1967, in Iola, KS, the son of Ellis Stansbury, Kincaid, KS, and Donita Powell, Arcadia, KS.
Eric was a truck driver for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and all his family and friends. He will be missed.
Survivors include his wife Marsha Morris Stansbury of the home; siblings Lonnie Stansbury, Arcadia, KS, Brian Stansbury, Iola, KS, David Carson, LaHarpe, KS, Karen More, Iola, KS, Kristina Stansbury, Arma, Ks, Joanna Carson, Arma, KS, Christina Bruce, Lenexa, KS, and Ginger Stansbury, Manhattan, KS; step sister Tammy Westhoff, Franklin, KS; 2 sons Brandon Wilson, Austin, TX, and Corey Wilson, Ft. Scott, KS; two daughters, Erica Jones, Osage Beach, MO, and Jessica Byrd, Barre, VT; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
There was cremation. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Sandra Jacquinet
Sandra M. Jacquinet, age 74, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.
She was born January 2, 1945, in Girard, KS, the daughter of John Douglas and Virginia Katherine Thomas Owen. Sandra worked for Mercy Hospital as a ward clerk. She retired after 32 years.
She was a strong supporter of Relay for Life for many years. She enjoyed reading novels, especially mysteries and westerns. She liked going to rummage sales and eating out with friends.
Sandra help raise her youngest grandson Bart. While at Medicalodge for the past 3 ½ years, she took pride in making sure everyone at her dining table was well taken care of.
Survivors include a son, Brad Jacquinet and wife Tanya, Keller, TX; grandchildren Maura, Max, Emma, and Bart Jacquinet; two brothers, Michael Owen and wife Ginger, Girard, KS, and Danny Owen and wife Cindy, Farlington, KS; two sisters, Linda Farmer and Terrie Sprague and husband Sonny, all of Ft. Scott; an aunt, Lucinda McCormick, Girard, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Farmer; and her parents.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 19th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Farlington Cemetery, Farlington, KS.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 until service time Thursday morning at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.
Police Arrest Two People for Walmart Fort Scott Robbery
On Dec. 16, 2019, at 11:30 p.m. Fort Scott Police Department Officers responded to a theft incident at the Fort Scott Walmart, 2500 S. Main Street.
A Walmart employee sustained minor injuries in the robbery.
During the initial investigation, a description of the suspects, the vehicle they were driving and the direction of travel were obtained and relayed to the Pittsburg Police Department.
At 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 17, the suspects were arrested by the PPD.
Dominick S. Gomes was booked into the Bourbon County Jail on one count of aggravated robbery. Belenda S. Camren was booked into jail on one count of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated battery.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Paul Ballou Retires
Paul Ballou, Fort Scott ‘s Fire Chief, is retiring Jan. 3, 2020.
In addition to fire chief, Ballou was also made assistant city manager last year by Dave Martin, Fort Scott’s City Manager. He oversees the city’s dispatch division and occasionally helped the city’s code enforcement department, he said.
He started as a rural firefighter in May 1990 before coming to work for the City of Fort Scott’s Fire Department.
Outside of city duties, Ballou has been married to his wife Cheryl, for 41 years and they have two children and four grandchildren, he said.
“That’s one of the reasons I decided to retire,” Ballou said. “My grandkids are becoming real active in sports and plays. I spent the summer traveling with my oldest granddaughter, Maddie Ballou, in 8th grade, for softball. My oldest grandson, Able Chaplin, 4th grade, is into basketball and was in a play this year. My youngest granddaughter, Myah Chaplin, kindergarten, is into t-ball, dance and cheerleading. My youngest grandson, Dylan Ballou, has started t-ball.”
“My wife has a lot of stuff for me to do around the house,” Ballou said. “She’ll keep me busy for a while.”
Ballou said he had no concrete plans following retirement.
“Paul has been a servant leader to the community,” said Fort Scott City Manager Dave Martin. “He has done a great job…working in all areas…of inspiring the community. He is very astute and willing to listen.”
“He will be sorely missed in the future,” Martin said.
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village honored for achievements
WICHITA, Kan. — Fort Scott Presbyterian Village was recognized with an Emerald Award Level One from PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.
The recognition came through PMMA’s Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 16 locations and two hospices to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards.
To receive an emerald, a community has to meet its goals in all 11 areas. This is Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s second consecutive Emerald Award Level One. Team members from the community attended PMMA’s annual Emerald Award Banquet November 13 at the Broadview Hotel in Wichita to accept the award.
“We are pleased to present Fort Scott Presbyterian Village with its second Emerald Award. This recognition is a visible sign of the Fort Scott team’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA.
PMMA has been providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri for more 70 years.
For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact Marketing Director Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or [email protected].
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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has been offering independent and assisted living apartments for seniors from southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri since 1994. Learn more at FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org. PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with 16 locations and 2 hospices in Kansas and Missouri, and a new campus under development in Colorado Springs. Learn more at PMMA.org.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Dec. 17
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Dec. 16
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City Admin Offices Closed Dec. 24-25
The City of Fort Scott Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26th, 2019.
The City’s tree and brush dump site located on North Hill will also be closed on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 for the Christmas holiday. It will be open again on Thursday, December 26th, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Have a Sneak Peak at LaRoche Buildings Dec. 18
Submitted by Kate Emmett-Sweetser
In celebration of the Historic Fort Scott’s Dowtown District’s 10th anniversary, business owner Jennifer LaRoche, is offering a sneak-peak of the buildings at 10 and 12 E. Wall St., locally known as the old Othick Abstract office.
The sneak-peek open house will be Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
The building, which has been empty for a few years, is slated to become the new location of Common Ground Coffee Company in early 2020.
The 110-yr old brick building with a stone façade is an excellent example of historic restoration done right — with meticulous attention to detail which will help ensure it will be a viable venue for another century and beyond.
History of the district
Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District was accepted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2009.
In the late 1980s, local historian Connie Banwart completed an inventory of structures in the downtown for the Kansas State Historical Society. However, at the time, there was virtually no interest among local property owners in the creation of a downtown historic district.
In 2006 –a year after a fire spread through Block 88, resulting in the demolition of the damaged structures– Connie Banwart, Kate Emmett-Sweetser, and Becky Mann volunteered to complete a Preliminary Site Information Questionnaire for downtown properties for the State Historic Preservation Office. The PSIQ was completed in early 2007.
In 2008, the City of Fort Scott, per an agreement with the State of Kansas, hired Professor Dale Nimz as a consultant to complete the official nomination.
In 2009, the Fort Scott Downtown Historic District was added to the Register of Historic Kansas Places then sent to Washington, DC, for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Also on Dec. 18, Kate Emmett-Sweetser will give the program at Rotary on the Fort Scott Historic District at noon at the Presbyterian Church. Rotary meetings are open to all Rotarians and their guests.