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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 21
Obituary of Marvin Gates
Gates, Marvin Ray, 95, cherished husband, father, grandpa, and retired agricultural mechanic with International Harvester Co., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Marvin served his country with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, June Gates; parents, Albert and Grace Gates; and sister, Viola Bowers.
Survivors include his daughter, Marsha Shrack (Chris); son, Alan Gates; brother, Norman Gates; grandchildren, Chelsea, Emma, Gates, and Sam Shrack, Dustin and Kenton Gates; three great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service, 11 am, Friday, Nov. 22, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 5th St., Uniontown, Kansas.
Graveside, 1 pm, Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown,
KS. Memorials to Heartland Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Nov. 20
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Uniontown FFA Places 5th at Nationals
The Uniontown FFA Livestock Judging team placed 5th at the National FFA Livestock Evaluation contest held on October 30th and 31st in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Uniontown represented Kansas at the national event after earning the opportunity with their state championship win this past May at the Kansas FFA contest.
Haydon Schaaf, Clay Brillhart and Nick Hathaway led the team with their gold division finishes.
Makenzee Franklin was also on the team and landed in the silver division.
On day one of the contest members had to place three keep/cull classes of livestock and complete a written exam on their own.
They were then paired up and had to complete a team breeding and marketing activity.
On day two each member had to place eight livestock classes and talk four sets of reasons.
The team is coached by Uniontown FFA Advisor Scott Sutton.
Franklin and Hathaway are freshmen at Fort Scott Community College. Franklin is on the livestock judging team at FSCC and Hathaway is on the meat judging team there.
Schaaf is a freshman at Redlands Community College in Oklahoma and is on their livestock judging team.
Brillhart is a junior at Uniontown High School.
FS Library Family Party Dec. 16
Come to Fort Scott Public Library for the 5th Annual Holiday Family Party on Monday, December 16, at 4 p.m.
Miss Val will read and sing with everyone, and then families will experience the party in smaller groups.
Activities for teens will be held upstairs while games, snacks, and crafts for children and adults will be downstairs.
Children first grade and below must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The party will run from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Registration will open at 3:45.
All kids and teens will receive a gift and book.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Volunteers are needed to help supervise the activities.
Please contact youth librarian Valetta Cannon at [email protected], fill out a donation form at the library, or call 620-223-2882 if you would like to help. Happy Holidays from Fort Scott Public Library!
CASA Benefit Celebration Dec. 6
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 20
Chamber Coffee At Sunshine Boutique Nov. 21
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Nov. 19
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City Seeking Citizens For Boards
The City of Fort Scott is seeking citizens for boards.
Please see below the above openings for City of Fort Scott Boards:
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Five openings (Four City residents – One County resident) on the Fort Scott Planning Commission.
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Three openings (Three City residents) on the Design Review Board
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Two openings on the Airport Advisory Board.
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One opening (One County resident) on the Golf Course Advisory Board
Planning Commission
The function of the Planning Commission is to review and adopt (as well as update) the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Fort Scott, to establish zoning districts and allowable uses, to review zoning regulations within the City and to review requests for special permits or conditional uses within certain zoning districts in the City. Also reviews site plans for planned areas and is responsible for zoning within the 3 mile limit of the City of Fort Scott. Their recommendations are given to the City Commission for final approval. They meet on an “as needed” basis.
Design Review Board
The function of the Design Review Board is to review requests for Certificate of Appropriateness in the historic district of our downtown. They meet on an “as needed” basis.
Airport Advisory Board
The function of the Airport Advisory Board is to advise the City Manager and City Commissioners on matters pertaining to the continued growth and improvement of the airport. Their recommendations are given to the City Commission for final approval.
Golf Course Advisory Board
The function of the Golf Course Advisory Board is to advise the City Commission in all matters referred to them regarding the Woodland Hills Golf Course. They will also independently evaluate all aspects of the operation of the Golf Course and make recommendations to the City Commission and City Manager. They meet on an “as needed” basis.
If you have a desire to serve on any of these Boards and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. She will then submit your letter of interest for consideration by the City Commission.
All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated.
If you would like more information on any of these boards, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected]. Please submit your letter of interest by December 13th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
December Events at Fort Scott Public Library
Submitted by Valetta Cannon, Fort Scott Public Library, Youth Librarian & Assistant Director
December Events at the Fort Scott Public Library
Tuesday, December 3
Royalty Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 4
Royalty Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 4
Adult Coloring, 2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 4
FIGHTERS Teen & Tween GroupCommunity Service, 4:15 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Monday, December 9
Maker Monday: Winter Crafts, 4 – 5 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Tuesday, December 10
Dragons & Fantasy Creatures Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 11
Dragons & Fantasy Creatures Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 11
Adult Coloring, 2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 11
FIGHTERS Teen & Tween Holiday Craft Night, 4:15 at Fort Scott Public Library
Monday, December 16
5th Annual Holiday Family Party, 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Tuesday, December 17
Holidays Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 18
Holidays Storytime, 10 a.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 18
Adult Coloring, 2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
Wednesday, December 18
FIGHTERS Teen & Tween Holiday Games Party, 4 – 6 p.m. at Fort Scott Public Library
December 23 – January 1 – No Library Programs due to Holidays.