Bourbon County Republican Voter Guide
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 19.
Paid for by Bourbon County Republican Party, Kevin Wagner, Chairman.
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Ad: Rob Hodgkinson — Read the Bills
I’ll read the bills, and I’ll explain my votes.
Right at the end of the last session, legislators were handed a gut-and-go bill: the original bill was gutted, a different one was dropped in its place, and they were told to vote. That has to end.
Every vote should be on the record, in committee and on the floor, not just taken by voice, so you can see where your representative stood.
Elected officials are public servants, not bosses. If you’re going to be a public servant, you should be very public.
Read the bills. Explain the votes. Rob Hodgkinson for Kansas House, District 4.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. In Bourbon County, early voting at the Courthouse runs Oct. 19 through noon Nov. 2.
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Tri-Valley Foundation Holds Annual Fort Scott Golf Tournament
Following a two-week delay due to weather, the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation held its 2026 Fall Golf Classic on Saturday, September 26, at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Fort Scott. The tournament’s original date was September 12, but extreme weather conditions pushed it back two weeks.
Play began at 9 a.m. with eight teams competing in the 4-person scramble tournament. Prizes were awarded for 1st and 2nd place in both A Flight and B Flight. The winners were:
- A Flight 1st Place — Labconco team: Ronnie Marsh, Shawn Marshall, Shayne Johnson, and Travis Schilling
- A Flight 2nd Place — Jay Fowler, Kyle Fowler, John Staton, and Mike Bodensteiner
- B Flight 1st Place — Bill Fiscus, Braden Robinson, Cadence Hull, and Newt Reed
- B Flight 2nd Place — Sheryl Gauss, Jake Harvey, Blaine Ross, and Justin Harvey
Prizes were also given for Closest to the Pin, won by Shawn Marshall, and Longest Drive, won by Braden Robinson.
Players also had the opportunity to try their luck with several contests and games, including Paul Bunyan on Hole 16 and Hole in One on Hole 11. Each team received a “grenade” to use during play. The popular Orange Ball Contest returned as well — teams tried to bring back their specially marked golf balls at the end of the tournament. Four teams succeeded and were entered into a drawing for Tri-Valley travel mugs: Drake Anderson, Beau Kincaid, Joey Haskett, and Evan Strange.
Lunch consisted of freshly made sandwiches from Marsha’s Deli. At the end of the tournament, door prizes were awarded to several lucky golfers, and two raffle drawings were held. The 50/50 raffle was won by Ron Query. Prize raffle winners included:
- Sheryl Gauss — “Blessed” metal yard sign from Niece Products
- Terry Pruitt — Igloo cooler backpack, courtesy of SEK Financial Services
- Sheryl Gauss — cooler backpack
- Sheryl Gauss — $100 gift certificate to Holmtown Pub
- Justin Harvey — box of Pro V1 Titleist golf balls
- Chuck Thompson — box of Pro V1 Titleist golf balls
The tournament’s corporate sponsor was Tarrytown Pharmacy. Hole sponsors included Citizen’s Bank, Cheney Witt Chapel, Enterprise Fleet Management, Hole in the Wall Liquor Store, Holmtown Pub, Lyons Realty Group, and Peerless Products. Door prize sponsors included Holmtown Pub, Kale Nelson State Farm, After Effect Salon, Heidrick Tru Value, Brigg’s Auto, SEK Financial Services, Niece Products of Kansas, Ruddick’s Furniture, KMOB, and Hugo’s Industrial Supply.
All proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s mission of providing quality, affordable homes for neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities across eight counties: Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson. Since 2001, the Foundation has built six houses and acquired ten houses and a duplex. Five of these homes are located in Fort Scott and are home to 26 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
“Without the generosity of our communities, this fun event could not have been held. Thank you to all the golfers who participated as well as to our event sponsors: corporate, hole, and in-kind. It is friends like you that allow us to provide services to our neighbors with I/DD and to help them achieve the quality of life they seek. Thank you,” said Special Projects Coordinator Tricia Campbell.
Tigers Open Playoffs at Home vs. Lansing Lions
The Road to the Playoffs
The Tigers have continued to build momentum as the regular season comes to a close and the postseason begins. This week’s practices have been among the best of the year, with a high level of focus, energy, and competition across the field. The players understand what’s ahead, and the work they’ve put in this week reflects the opportunity in front of them.
Monday also marked the final JV game of the season. We’re proud of the effort and development that group showed throughout the year. Those players have continued to grow, and we’re excited to see how that experience carries over into the future of Tiger Football.
Now, the postseason is here. Fort Scott opens the playoffs at home Friday night against the Lansing Lions, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM at Frary Field. It’s win or go home, and the Tigers are ready for the challenge.
There’s no better time to bring your best. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and give these Tigers the home-field atmosphere they’ve earned all season.
Senior Spotlight: Raj Gugnani
This week’s Senior Spotlight features Tiger kicker Raj Gugnani!
How long have you played football?
This is my first year playing football.
What’s your favorite Tiger Football memory?
Kicking my very first PAT in the season opener.
What does being a Fort Scott Tiger mean to you?
Getting the opportunity to play with the best.
Who has had the biggest impact on you as a teammate?
Jax Armstrong. He’s been my holder all season.
What’s your favorite part of game day?
Seeing all the fans come out and support us.
What’s your pregame song?
“Rockstar” by Nickelback.
What are your plans after high school?
I plan to attend a four-year university, pursue a degree in accounting, and eventually become a commercial pilot.
Finish the sentence: Tiger Football is…
Committed.
Thanks for being part of Tiger Football, Raj. We’re glad to have you in the program!
Image via: Larry Amer Photography
Practice Player(s) of the Week
A big shoutout to two Tigers who have been setting the tone during practice and helping their teammates prepare for Friday night!
Last Week: Killian Magner
Killian has been flying around, hustling, and bringing great effort every day. He’s consistently given the team a great look during scout team work, doing his part to make practice competitive and help the varsity prepare for each week’s opponent. That kind of effort doesn’t go unnoticed, and Killian has done an excellent job embracing his role and making those around him better.
This Week: Colt Dauben
Freshman Colt Dauben earned this week’s recognition after giving the team a phenomenal scout look throughout the week. With the freshman season now complete, Colt is one of a few freshmen who were asked to stick around with the varsity, continue practicing, and dress out on Friday nights. He’s made the most of that opportunity, stepping in, competing, and helping the varsity get ready for the postseason.
Congratulations to both Killian and Colt. Scout team work doesn’t always get the spotlight on Friday nights, but it plays a huge part in preparing a team for game day. Their effort, attitude, and willingness to do the work help push the entire program forward. That’s what being a Tiger is all about.
Coach’s Corner
This week’s Coach’s Corner featured Kyron Kegler and assistant coach Coach Dunkenson alongside Head Coach Jonathan Stark.
Kyron joined the show as the Player of the Week and talked about the team’s mindset heading into the postseason. With the playoffs bringing a win-or-go-home atmosphere, his focus was simple: set the tone early, play with confidence, and show Lansing what Tiger football is all about.
Coach Dunkenson also joined the conversation to talk about his role with the team, his coaching philosophy, and the growth of the program. Working with the defensive line, he’s seen tremendous improvement from the beginning of the summer to now. He also discussed the importance of getting younger players valuable game experience and building depth throughout the program.
Coach Stark touched on the importance of focusing on the process rather than getting caught up in the outcome. The message to the players has been to win each day, control what they can control, and make every snap count. The Tigers don’t need to play afraid of losing. They need to play confidently, play hard, and trust the work they’ve put in.
The show also took a closer look at Lansing. The Lions bring plenty of size and speed and have faced a challenging schedule against larger 5A competition. Their offense can spread the field and throw the football, but they also have the ability to line up and run it. The Tigers know they’ll have their hands full, but they’re excited for the opportunity.
As Coach Stark put it, there’s nothing like playoff football at home. The crowd has been incredible all season, and the team is looking forward to giving Tiger Nation something to cheer about Friday night.
Next Up: Round One
The Tigers begin their postseason journey at home against the Lansing Lions.
Fort Scott enters the playoffs as the undefeated 2026 SEK League champions, and now the focus turns to the next challenge. Lansing brings a talented and well-coached team, but the Tigers have earned the opportunity to play at home and are ready to compete.
It’s playoff football. Every snap matters. Every play matters. The Tigers have put in the work, and now it’s time to go play.
Friday Night | 7:00 PM | Frary Field
Let’s fill the stands and make it a night to remember. Go Tigers!
FSHS Students to Present ‘Legally Blonde JR.’ Nov. 10
FORT SCOTT, OCT. 28, 2026 – Fort Scott High School students will have Fort Scott thinking pink when they present their production of Legally Blonde JR. beginning Nov. 10, it was announced today by Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI). The fun and upbeat musical follows the adventures of a sorority girl named Elle Woods who tries to win her ex-boyfriend back by earning a Harvard law degree.
“Legally Blonde JR. may be a comedic, light-hearted show, but it also explores serious themes of self-discovery and independence which resonate with people of all ages,” says Gershon. “We hope everyone in Fort Scott is totally psyched to see the show.”
Delta Nu sorority president Elle Woods seems to have it all: good looks, a relationship with the “campus catch,” and great taste in clothes. However, her life is turned upside-down when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her in an attempt to start getting “serious” about his future and attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, Elle uses a lot of hard work and some charm to get into Harvard Law so she can prove to Warner that she’s serious enough for him. Once at school, she is challenged by her peers, professors and her ex, but with the help of some new friends, Elle realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
“Playing this role is inspiring. This story’s about someone who achieved something everyone told her she couldn’t because of how she looked, but she surpassed those expectations and became a better lawyer than anyone could have imagined,” said Junior Gianna Gorman, who plays Elle. “It’s been a lot of work. I’ve had to work hard to learn all my lines and practice all my songs to the point I’m comfortable with performing and being more expressive with them. It’s difficult, but invigorating.”
Junior Tyffani Bolden is making her musical debut as Elle’s new friend Paulette. “I really enjoy it because Paulette has a crazy personality and she reminds me a lot of me! It brings me a lot of joy.”
Other notable roles include senior Landon McDaniel as Emmett, senior Allie Wards as Vivienne, junior Tray Maloun as Warner, junior Theodore Bowman as Professor Callahan, and senior Ava Johnson as Brooke.
With a book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde JR. is based on the book by Amanda Brown and the hit Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, which was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy. Legally Blonde The Musical opened at Broadway’s Palace Theatre in April 2007, starring Laura Bell Bundy as the iconic Elle Woods.
FSHS presents Legally Blonde JR. at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, 12, and 14 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the FSHS Auditorium, 1005 S. Main in Fort Scott. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and may be purchased at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Legally Blonde JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, phone 212-541-4684, fax 212-397-4684, www.MTIShows.com.
Contact: Angie Bin, angela.bin@usd234.org, 620-719-9622
Ad: Rick James — Where Does the Money Come From?
Before Kansas takes on a billion-dollar project, somebody has to ask: where’s the money coming from?
I’m Rick James. Fiscal responsibility isn’t a talking point. It’s a responsibility we owe to every Kansas family.
- This year’s budget cut State General Fund spending by nearly $190 million
- It still fully funds our constitutional obligations
- And it keeps nearly $2 billion in the Rainy-Day Fund
Now there’s talk of building a new state prison that could cost well over a billion dollars. On a project that size, I’ll be asking where the money comes from.
Protecting taxpayers. Re-elect Rick James, State Representative, District 4.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting at the Bourbon County Courthouse starts Oct. 19.
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Ad: Rick James — Veterans Close to Home
Veterans who need care should be able to get it close to home.
I’m Rick James, Chairman of the Kansas House Veterans and Military Committee.
Right now, a big group of Kansas veterans who need nursing home care are living all the way out at Fort Dodge, in western Kansas. Who gets to go see them out there?
I want to propose a better idea: let the VA contract for beds in hospitals closer to home, like ours in Fort Scott.
- Veterans could stay near their families
- Local hospitals could gain steady income to help keep their doors open
Those who served deserve care close to home. Re-elect Rick James, State Representative, District 4.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting at the Bourbon County Courthouse starts Oct. 19.
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Fort Scott Senior Coalition to Host Free Senior Expo Nov. 5
Fort Scott Senior Coalition to Host FREE Senior Expo!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share an upcoming community event focused on connecting seniors, families, and caregivers with valuable resources and services available right here in our area!
The Fort Scott Senior Coalition invites the community to attend the Senior Expo on Thursday, November 5th, at Buck Run Community Center in Fort Scott.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
10am – 2pm
Buck Run Community Center
735 Scott Ave., Fort Scott, KS
FREE and open to the public!
This FREE event is a wonderful opportunity to visit with local organizations, explore helpful programs and services, ask questions, and discover resources available to support seniors throughout our community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with a variety of vendors offering information about senior living, healthcare, support services, and other resources.
The Fort Scott Senior Coalition Senior Expo is a collaborative effort involving several Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce members.
Participating Chamber members include:
Credo Senior Living of Fort Scott
Medicalodges, Inc. of Fort Scott
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
These organizations are working together as part of the Fort Scott Senior Coalition to bring the Senior Expo to our community!
VENDORS WANTED
Local businesses and organizations are also invited to participate as vendors! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with seniors throughout the community while sharing information about your organization, services, and resources.
Vendor participation is FREE!
Vendor Information:
Setup begins at 9:00 a.m.
Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs.
No meals will be provided for vendors.
Mark Your Calendars
Whether you’re a senior, a caregiver, a family member, or simply interested in learning more about available community resources, this event has something valuable to offer! Help spread the word! Share this event with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit from the information and services available.
We hope to see you at the Fort Scott Senior Expo on November 5th!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Angela Carpenter: 620-215-4942
Cindy Poole: 620-687-3172
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com
Bourbon County tax sale Dec. 1: the full list of 104 properties
Bourbon County will auction 104 properties at its tax sale on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Hall in Fort Scott. The county’s full list is below.
Sale information
When: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Where: Memorial Hall, 1 E. Third St., Fort Scott
The county treasurer’s page says: “The 2026 tax sale will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Hall 1 E. 3rd St. in Fort Scott.”
Registering to bid: County Treasurer Jennifer Hawkins told county commissioners Oct. 26 that bidders “will need to register for a bidding number in the treasurer’s office, bring a photo ID.” Asked whether people can register the day of the sale, she said yes. (video)
What to bring: A photo ID, to register for a bidding number.
Payment terms, minimum bids, redemption rights and deadlines: Not listed. The county’s list and the treasurer’s page do not state them.
Amount owed on each property: Not listed. The county’s list does not include it.
Questions: Bourbon County Treasurer’s Office, 210 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, (620) 223-3800 Ext. 803. The page says the office is open “Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.” It also says: “If you have delinquent real estate taxes or personal property, please contact us at (620) 223-3800 Ext. 803 for the total amount due.”
Sources: 2026 Bourbon County Tax Sale Property List (PDF) and the county treasurer’s page, both retrieved Oct. 30, 2026. The PDF file is dated Oct. 27, 2026.
What is on the list
By town, as the county lists them: Fort Scott 47, Mapleton 43, Garland 5, Redfield 4, Bronson 2, Fulton 2, Uniontown 1.
43 of the properties are lots in the Hidden Valley plats, all with Mapleton addresses. 11 are listed with a house number of 0.
The county’s list gives five things for each property: the tax ID, the owner as shown on the tax rolls, the legal description, the situs address (where the property is) and the situs city. The list does not include amounts owed, minimum bids, appraised values or whether there is a building on the lot.
The legal descriptions are copied as the county printed them, abbreviations included (BLK means block, ADD means addition). The table is in the county’s order, alphabetical by owner, with the address moved to the first column. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.
The 104 properties
| Situs Address | Situs City | Owner (as shown on tax rolls) | Legal Description | Tax ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 CEDAR ST | Bronson | ADAMS, KIMBERLY JO | L15-LOVES, CHARLES ADD(BRONSON), THE E 63` OF LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 6 | 151020400300300001 |
| 402 JEFFERSON | Bronson | ADAMS, KIMBERLY JO | L15-LOVES, CHARLES ADD(BRONSON), LOT 4,5 & 6 BLK 6 | 151020400300400001 |
| 1718 E OAK | Fort Scott | AVEY, CARL | C15-CAMERONS ADD-SUB DIV ORIG BL 5, LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 4 | 119290101100600001 |
| 1223 S MAIN | Fort Scott | BAGNALL, NATHAN | G55-GUNN & MARR`S PLACE ADDITION, LOT 28 | 119310300200400001 |
| 301 N JEFFERSON | Fort Scott | BARTLETT, CATHY S | TALLMAN`S EAST SIDE ADDITION , LOT 11 BLK 2 | 119290100300400001 |
| 418 S COUCH | Fort Scott | BENTON, TINA M | C71-COUCH`S ADDITION PART II, LOT 10 BLK 21 | 127250401200700001 |
| 1214 E ELM | Fort Scott | BERGEMANN, MARVIN & CANDY | S40-STALKER`S SUB BLK 9-WILBERS, LOT 8 BLK 9 | 119290202500600001 |
| 608 E 1ST ST | Fort Scott | BISHARD, DAVID | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 1 BLK 108 | 119300400500300001 |
| 98 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | BLETHEN, DEANNE ILENE | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 26 | 046230100201200001 |
| 46 CLARK RD | Mapleton | BOMBAGI, CHARLIE | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #9 , LOT 2 | 046230400100200001 |
| 1 KANSAS DR | Mapleton | BRISBANE, REGINA D | H51-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10, LOT 130 | 046230400802600001 |
| 3 KANSAS DR | Mapleton | BRISBANE, REGINA D | H51-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10, LOT 129 | 046230400802700001 |
| 79 CLARK RD | Mapleton | BRISBANE, REGINA D | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 14 | 046230100203300001 |
| 6 BOURBON DR | Mapleton | COOK, TOMMY J & PULLIAM, DIANNA K | H51-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10, BLOCK 10, Lot 97, LOT 97 | 046230400900400001 |
| 111 S WILSON | Fort Scott | COWLISHAW, JORDAN B & JOHN P; PETERSON, JEAN M | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 5 BLK 108 | 119300400500500001 |
| 0 GRAND RD | Fort Scott | COX, HAROLD A & JENNIFER L | S24, T26, R25, ACRES 0.01, Pt of SE4 Beg @ SE COR SE4 N16.5 W16.5 S16.5 E to POB | 206240000000101001 |
| 25 BITTERSWEET RD | Mapleton | CRAWFORD, DEBI | H50-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #9, LOT 98 | 046230400403500001 |
| 706 S CLARK | Fort Scott | CRUCE, GREGORY L & CHRISTINE Y | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 4 BLK 208 | 119300405200400001 |
| 0 154TH ST | Fort Scott | DAVIS, MARIE C | MARMATON (TOWN OF) , LOTS 7,8,9,10,11 & 12 BLK 14 & 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY | 137360000600300001 |
| 0 LIMESTONE RD | Fort Scott | DAVIS, MARIE C | MARMATON (TOWN OF) , THE N 318` OF E 1/2 BLK 2 & E 10` OF ADJ VAC ALLEY | 137360000200100001 |
| 46 WILD PLUM CT | Mapleton | DEVORFS, NICK | H48-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7, LOT 47 | 046230400500200001 |
| 8 HICKORY RD | Mapleton | EISENBRANDT, DAVID L | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 19 | 046230100101600001 |
| 607 S HEYLMAN | Fort Scott | EISENBRANDT, GABRIELLE; EISENBRANDT, SANDRA & EISE & NBRANDT, CAREY | G50-GUNN & MARR`S ADDITION, S 1/2 LOT 3 & N 16` LOT 5 BLK 2 | 127250402300300001 |
| 107 N CEDAR | Redfield | ELBRADER, DAVID W | REDFIELD , LOT 11,12 & 13 BLK 18 | 138280401500100001 |
| 44 WARE RD | Mapleton | EVANS, BRIAN J & MARY J | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10 , LOT 3 | 046230400402100001 |
| 205 S LOWMAN | Fort Scott | FARMER, EVERETT | FORT SCOTT , LOT 3 BLK 128 | 119300301100400001 |
| 11 CHESNUT DR | Mapleton | FERGUSON, ROBERT R & FERN E | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10 , LOT 49 | 046230400103600001 |
| 1801 E WALL | Fort Scott | FOULK, JOHN D & ADDIE E | CAMERONS ADD-SUB DIV ORIG BL 5 , LOTS 27 & 28 BLK 3 | 119290101200900001 |
| 32 BITTERSWEET RD | Mapleton | FUSTIN, MELANIE DAWN | H50-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #9, LOT 80 | 046230400300800001 |
| 7 PECAN RD | Mapleton | GANESH INVESTMENT LTD | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4 , LOT 53 | 046230100808100001 |
| 25 CLARK RD | Mapleton | GILSON, KATHRYN R & LAZOS-GONZAALEZ, LUIS | H50-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #9, LOT 25 | 046230400203200001 |
| 0 NOBLE RD | Fort Scott | GOD'S LITTLE ACRES LLC | S17, T25, R25, ACRES 1.59, Beg SW Cor NW4 E500 to POB N561.41 E129.05 S561.41 W129.05 to POB Less R/W | 114170000000306001 |
| 12 LAKE LN | Mapleton | GRAMMER, FRANK L | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 92 | 046230100900100001 |
| 8 LAKE LN | Mapleton | GRAMMER, FRANK L | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOTS 93 & 94 | 046230100900200001 |
| 15 S BARBEE | Fort Scott | GREENFIELD, RACHEL E | FORT SCOTT , LOTS 7,9 & 11 BLK 80 | 119300103200500001 |
| 57 WARE RD | Mapleton | GRIFFITHS, DALE & LISA | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7 , LOT 57 | 046230400501800001 |
| 611 S RANSOM | Fort Scott | HALL, KAREN & EDWARDS, JESSE | FORT SCOTT , LOTS 5 & 7 BLK 187 | 119300403900300001 |
| 3 APPLE RD | Mapleton | HARREL, LAWRENCE | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 89 | 046230100806700001 |
| 20 OAK DR | Mapleton | HARRIS, PENNIE | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 134 | 046230100500700001 |
| 1287 205TH ST | Fort Scott | HARRYMAN, JOHN E & LINDA A | S25 , T25 , R24 , BEG 25` E & 590` S OF NW COR NW 1/4 TH E 305` TH S 140` TH W 305` TH N TO POB | 127250200000900001 |
| 314 S SCOTT | Fort Scott | HAYES, ROBERT | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 8 BLK 137 | 119300302000800001 |
| 223 S LOWMAN | Fort Scott | HOFFMEYER, CHARLES E | FORT SCOTT , W 66` OF LOT 11 AND THE W 66` OF THE S 2` OF LOT 9 BLK 128 | 119300301100800001 |
| 5 WARE RD | Mapleton | IBBETSON, ALAN & JAIMIE M | H48-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7, LOT 80 | 046230400700300001 |
| 3 WARE RD | Mapleton | IBBETSON, ALAN & JAIMIE M | H48-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7, LOT 81 | 046230400700200001 |
| 80 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | JANVIER, SAMSON | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 35 | 046230100202100001 |
| 107 N SPRUCE | Redfield | LEAL, DANIEL & PIERCE, EMILY | R10-REDFIELD, LOT 3 & N 1/2 LOT 4 BLK 17 | 138280401400200001 |
| 309 N LINN | Redfield | LESLIE, AMBER N & REEVES, LEE R | F02-FAHS ADD. (REDFIELD), LOT 11 & N 2` OF LOT 10 BLK 4 | 138280400800200001 |
| 0 S RANSOM | Fort Scott | MAHONEY, JOHN R JR | BARROWS SUB DIV OF LOTS 18-28 , LOT 1 BARROW`S SUB-DIV OF LOT 28 PECK`S VILLA ADDN | 119310400900400001 |
| 111 ELM DR | Mapleton | MASONER, MICHAEL & MARGARET | H48-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7, LOT 6 | 046230100804400001 |
| 113 ELM DR | Mapleton | MASONER, MICHAEL & MARGARET | H48-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7, LOT 5 | 046230100804500001 |
| 410 ROSEMARY LN | Fort Scott | MCCANN, LINDA K TRUST | S31 , T25 , R25 , BEG 530` S & 302` E OF NW COR OF SW 1/4 E 178.92` S 237.2` W 178.92` N 237.2` TO POB | 119310300901000001 |
| 19 NORTH DR | Mapleton | MCDANIEL, TRAVIS & DEBBIE | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 183 | 046230101402400001 |
| 15 NORTH DR | Mapleton | MCDANIEL, TRAVIS & DEBBIE | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 181 | 046230101402200001 |
| 801 S MARGRAVE | Fort Scott | MCGINNIS, STEPHEN J | FORBES ADDITION , LOT 1 BLK 1 | 119310100300800001 |
| 107 S WILSON | Fort Scott | MCGINNIS, STEPHEN J | FORT SCOTT , LOT 3 BLK 108 | 119300400500400001 |
| 410 S OSBUN | Fort Scott | MCKINNEY, ANDREW C | C70-COUCHS ADDITION, LOTS 4 & 6 BLK 8 | 127250401000800001 |
| 1602 E OAK | Fort Scott | MIDWAY INDEPENDANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | CAMERONS ADD-SUB DIV ORIG BL 6 , LOT 1 BLK 2 | 119290203500400001 |
| 2647 EAGLE RD | Garland | MINTER, MI HSU BRANDON | WOODARD`S ADDITION (GARLAND) , ALL OF BLK 7 W OF RR R/W | 207360000201300001 |
| 0 EAGLE RD | Garland | MINTER, MI HSU BRANDON | S01 , T27 , R25 , BEG 215` W OF NW COR BLK 12 GARLAND POB W 141` S 150` E 141` N 150` TO POB | 211010000700601001 |
| 2632 EAGLE RD | Garland | MINTER, MI HSU BRANDON | S01 , T27 , R25 , BEG 56` W OF NW COR BLK 12 GAR LAND TH W 141` S 75` E 141` N POB | 211010000700100001 |
| 124 N BROADWAY | Fort Scott | MORRIS, PAUL | W35-WILBERS ADDITION, LOT 1 BLK 2 | 119290202800100001 |
| 1238 E WALL | Fort Scott | MORRISON, CARL & CRONIN, LETICIA | W35-WILBERS ADDITION, W 1/2 OF LOT 5 BLK 12 | 119290204400200001 |
| 309 S LOWMAN | Fort Scott | MORRISON, CARL & CRONIN, LETICIA | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 5 BLK 131 | 119300302600300001 |
| 1712 E PINE | Fort Scott | NEEDHAM, SETH M | CAMERONS ADD-SUB DIV ORIG BL 5 , LOT 4 BLK 1 | 119290100800600001 |
| 0 E 14TH ST | Fort Scott | OLDHAM, BARBARA | P30-PECKS VILLA-SUB 11-12-19 TO 40, LOT 10 | 119310401100100001 |
| 208 N JUDSON | Fort Scott | O'NEAL, FRANKIE & STONER, DAVID | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 10 BLK 45 | 119300201201000001 |
| 0 EAGLE RD | Garland | PALMER, CLYDE JR & KATHERINE | GARLAND (TOWN OF) , N 1/2 LOT 17 BLK 6 | 207360000400600001 |
| O EAGLE RD | Garland | PALMER, CLYDE JR & KATHERINE | GARLAND (TOWN OF) , S 1/2 LOT 17 BLK 6 | 207360000400700001 |
| 63 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | PICARD, LONDA R | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #8 , LOTS 47 & 48 | 046230100505500001 |
| 311 N PINE | Redfield | PRIEST, EARL D | F02-FAHS ADD. (REDFIELD), LOT 11 & 12 BLK 3 | 138280400700100001 |
| 316 S MAIN | Fort Scott | PULLIAM, SARAH N | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 8 BLK 136 | 119300302100400001 |
| 17 CHESTNUT DR | Mapleton | PURDY, JERRY & TRISHA | H51-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10, LOT 46 | 046230400103300001 |
| 107 3RD ST | Uniontown | ROUFS, LONNIE J & SARA E | U05-UNIONTOWN, VAC ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 35 & 36 & TH E 4`3" OF LOT 35 BLK 5 | 148270100800700001 |
| 54 BITTERSWEET RD | Mapleton | SADLER, KYLE | H49-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #8, LOT 78 | 046230100400100001 |
| 505 S CLARK | Fort Scott | SAKER, KALEB | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOTS 3 & 5 BLK 175 | 119300403500300001 |
| 505 S COUCH | Fort Scott | SAKER, KALEB | C71-COUCH`S ADDITION PART II, BLOCK 10, Lot 3, LOT 3 BLK 10 | 127250401700300001 |
| 402 S LOWMAN | Fort Scott | SALAZAR, HELEN FAYE | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 2 & N 1/2 LOT 4 BLK 163 | 119300302800100001 |
| 88 CLARK RD | Mapleton | SANCHEZ, RICARDO JR & VERBINA J | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4 , LOT 8 | 046230100103900001 |
| 92 CLARK RD | Mapleton | SANON, PAULIN | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 6 | 046230100103700001 |
| 51 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | SCHIEBER, CHARLES & ASHLEIGH MCGINNIS | H49-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #8, LOT 42 | 046230100400700001 |
| 128 HIDDEN VALLEY RD | Mapleton | SHEARS, GEORGE | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 227 | 046230101602800001 |
| 1019 S CRAWFORD | Fort Scott | SHELTON, GERALDINE & JOHN N | NEWKIRK & JAYNES ADDITION , LOT 9 BLK 17 | 119310202800500001 |
| 16 PECAN RD | Mapleton | SINCLAIR, SHAWN & STORRER, JAKE | H45-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4, LOT 63 | 046230100701100001 |
| 17 PECAN RD | Mapleton | SNYDER, OTIS L | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, Lots 47 & 48 Plat 4 & Lots 78 & 79 Plat 3 | 046230100800700001 |
| 66 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | SOILED NEST ENTERPRISES LLC | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #8 , LOT 31 | 046230100202800001 |
| 8 HACKBERRY RD | Mapleton | SOWELL, SAMUEL D & DANIELLE D; WILSON, SHIRLEY | H51-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #10, LOTS 22 & 23 PLAT #10 H-51 PB 9 PG 22 & LOT 54 PLAT #9 H-50 PB 9 PG 21 | 046230400201700001 |
| 823 E 7TH ST | Fort Scott | SPURLOCK, WILLIAM E | F15-FORT SCOTT, E 1/2 LOTS 10 & 12 BLK 183 | 119300404300900001 |
| 0 N LITTLE | Fort Scott | STANSBURY, KRISTINA | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 8 BLK 55 | 119300100600600001 |
| 14 OAK DR | Mapleton | STINE, GREG | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #4 , LOT 131 | 046230100501000001 |
| 6 PERSIMMON LN | Mapleton | STURGEON, WILLIAM D & LINDA S | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3 , LOT 132 | 046230101103800001 |
| 71 WARE RD | Mapleton | SUGAR VALLEY LAKE HOMES ASSOC INC | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #7 , LOT 53 | 046230400502200001 |
| 70 CLARK RD | Mapleton | SUGAR VALLEY LAKE HOMES ASSOC INC | HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #8 , LOT 5 | 046230100104700001 |
| 1617 E PINE | Fort Scott | TAHA, RAMI M | C05-CAMERONS ADDITION, PT LOT 3 BEG SW COR LOT 3 TH E 50` N 128.7` W 50` S 128.7` POB BLK 1 | 119290100500400001 |
| 15 S CRAWFORD | Fort Scott | THEEL JR, MAX C & JUNE M | F15-FORT SCOTT, LOT 7 BLK 91 | 119300203200500001 |
| 140 HIDDEN VALLEY RD | Mapleton | THIBODEAUX-WATTS, KEVIN | H40-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #3, LOT 257 | 046230101700500001 |
| 0 E 1ST ST | Fort Scott | TILLERY, BYRON | MCMILLANS ADDITION , LOT 1 BLK 8 | 119290400500200001 |
| 102 S STEEN | Fort Scott | TILLERY, BYRON | MCMILLANS ADDITION , LOTS 2 & 4 BLK 8 | 119290400500100001 |
| 120 N CRAWFORD | Fort Scott | TINSLEY, MICHAEL | W60-WILSONS ADDITION, LOT 4 BLK 12 | 119300201701300001 |
| 40 CLARK RD | Mapleton | WADDELL, JAMES NEAL | H50-HIDDEN VALLEY PLAT #9, LOT 5 | 046230400100500001 |
| 215 N WASHINGTON | Fort Scott | WEEKLEY, LAVON I | WILBERS ADDITION PART 2 , LOTS 5 & 7 BLK 16 | 119290202400300001 |
| 224 W CEDAR | Fulton | WEST, VERNON R & MINNIE J | FULTON (TOWN OF) , LOTS 11,12,13,14 & E 25` LOT 10 BLK 10 | 027250400700500001 |
| 202 W CEDAR | Fulton | WEST, VERNON R & MINNIE J | FULTON (TOWN OF) , LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 10 | 027250400700600001 |
| 324 S GARRISON | Fort Scott | WIGGANS, WILLIAM GEROD | MCMILLANS ADDITION , BLOCK 16 , Lot 10 – 12-14 , LOTS 10, 12 & 14 BLK 16 | 119290401900300001 |
| 6 S HOLBROOK | Fort Scott | WINDSOR, GAIL & WALKER, KENNETH | W60-WILSONS ADDITION, LOT 4 & N 25` LOT 6 BLK 4 | 119300202900800001 |
Source: 2026 Bourbon County Tax Sale Property List (7 pages), from the Bourbon County Treasurer’s page, retrieved Oct. 30, 2026.
Sing Along With Cheryl by Patty LaRoche
“I’ve done it this time! I’ve been found out!” So began my friend, Cheryl’s, phone call to me. By the time she finished telling me her story, I was hysterical, not to mention in total agreement that she truly had “done it this time.”
Cheryl heads a Bible study in a large city on the east coast. Two years ago, she and her husband moved there and soon after found a church they loved. For years, Cheryl has wanted to lead a women’s Bible study, and when she presented her idea to the pastor’s wife, it was full-speed-ahead.
Twenty women signed up, and within a few weeks, women were telling my friend that they wanted to be just like her. They loved her spirituality and her sense of humor, but mostly, they loved how she prayed—so sincere and so God-centered. I, however, know her well; I know of her frustrations leading this study, and how…sometimes at least, she is not as spiritual as she would like to be. Amongst many things, we have that in common.
Today, two serious prayer requests came through her texts. “Please pray” they began, and then two dire situations were presented. Cheryl immediately sent back a beautiful text filled with scripture and intercessory words. Three others on the chain texted back that her words were so powerful, and reiterated that they loved how she prayed.
Soon, there came an urgent request for more prayer. Cheryl and her husband, Tim, were driving around, running errands, and my friend assured the text partners that she would double down on her prayers. You can imagine her surprise when, a few minutes later, she started getting responses, questioning what she was doing.
Apparently, Cheryl’s phone playlist of oldies was coming across the car radio, and “I’m Henery the 8th, I Am” was playing, followed by “White Rabbit,” a psychedelic rock song of the 1960s that deals with hallucinations and a woman named Alice who is ten-feet tall. Cheryl was singing along, unaware that the others on the prayer chain could hear her as well as the music. When she told Tim, “When you get to a restroom, pull over; I have to pee,” everyone was listening. Praying was what she was not doing.
“Why couldn’t I have been singing to the Christian station?” she asked me. “My phone was down in my purse. How did this happen? These ladies think I’m so spiritual, but right after I told them I would double down on my prayers, I am singing along with Oldies but Goodies. I’m not even praying. Now they know the real me! How can I possibly lead this Saturday’s Bible study and look all those women in the face?”
And yes, I know that I, being her supportive friend, should have thought of a Bible passage or said a prayer to comfort her, but I couldn’t. All I could do was laugh…and silently thank God it was Cheryl and not me. Yes, that crossed my mind. I’m a good friend like that.
Care To Share Receives Grants From Women’s Health Fund
Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Announce 2026 Grant Recipients
Unique problems require creative solutions, and healthcare for women faces serious challenges in our region. Thankfully, The Women’s Health Fund (WHF) has granted $59,910 to 15 nonprofit organizations across Southeast Kansas in 2026 to help address those challenges.
Founded in 2007, the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Giving Circle at CFSEK was created with the mission, “To improve the health and wellbeing of women by supporting education, increasing awareness, and sharing quality of life opportunities to benefit all women.”
Today, the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund comprises the Women’s Giving Circle, the Circle of Friends, and the Nightingale Endowment. Since 2007, WHF has granted nearly $630,000 to nonprofits in Southeast Kansas. The Nightingale Endowment supports technology upgrades and enhancements at the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Simulation Hospital at Pittsburg State University, granting $17,600 to the school in 2026. The Women’s Giving Circle and the Circle of Friends pool their financial resources to combat poverty, lack of health care, and improve women’s health education.
“The needs for women’s health don’t stop, and the economic climate we are in was evident this year in the applications, especially to provide assistance for non-medical needs,” said WHF chair Lynda Wilkinson. “When a woman is facing health challenges it impacts their entire lives. By pooling our resources, we can support local organizations that help women overcome barriers to better health and well-being. We’re grateful to our donors and this year’s grant recipients for turning that shared commitment into practical help for women across Southeast Kansas.”
The Women’s Health Fund and CFSEK would like to congratulate the following 2026 grant recipients:
Women’s Giving Circle – $54,053
- Angels Among Us – Helping Local Cancer Patients with Financial Needs
- Care to Share Cancer Support Group of Bourbon County Kansas, Inc. – Ongoing Cancer Support Services
- Catholic Charities Inc. – SEK Neighborhood Financial Stabilization Project
- Cherokee County Health Department – Providing Support in More than One Way (The Post Mastectomy Bra Project, Part 2)
- City of Parsons Recreation Commission – PRC StrongHer: Women’s Strength, Wellness & Confidence Initiative
- Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation – Mother’s Matter at CRMC
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas – DIY Cancer Prevention
- Fostering Connections – Home Start: Independent Living Essentials for Young Women
- SE Kansas Women Helping Women – UNIQUE NEEDS
- SEK Juneteenth Foundation – A Woman Worth
- Wildcat Extension Education Foundation – Kitchen Restore Starter Kits Project for those Exiting the Safehouse Crisis Center
Circle of Friends Giving Circle – $5,857
- Care to Share Cancer Support Group of Bourbon County Kansas, Inc. – Ongoing Cancer Support Services
- Cherokee County Health Department – Providing Advocacy, One Exam at a Time
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States – NICU Mothers & Families: Breast Feedings & Memory Milestones
- Women’s Resource Center of Southeast Kansas – Perinatal Hospice
The Women’s Health Fund is proud to be able to play a small part in supporting these projects benefiting the women of our region.
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is proud to be the host agency for the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund. CFSEK is a public non-profit foundation that serves the region by helping donors fulfill their charitable giving goals in ways that benefit the common good and improve the quality of life. The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, the Girard Area Community Foundation, and the Columbus Area Community Foundation are CFSEK affiliates. If you would like to learn more about the CFSEK or the Women’s Giving Circles, please visit SoutheastKansas.org/WHF or call 620-231-8897.
Obituary: Larry Hall Post, Age 83
Larry Hall Post, age 83, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. He was born June 10, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Guy and Mary Hall Post. Larry graduated from Fort Scott High School. He served eight years with the Kansas National Guard. He then worked for the Fort Scott Fire Department for over 20 years. Larry helped form and spent many years with the volunteer Fire Department. He then worked for many years at Walmart in Fort Scott until retirement.
Larry enjoyed yard work, tinkering with vehicles, attending local stock car races, NASCAR, and doing carpentry. His love was spending time with family especially his granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, Troy Hall Post, Prescott, KS; granddaughter Toriah Murrow (Joe) Humboldt, KS; a brother, Marvin Post (Janet) Andover, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Prather and his parents.
There was cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.