The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to consider Change Order #1 for the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Video Inspection Services.
This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
Eddie A. Bosley, age 80, a resident of rural Walnut, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott, Kansas. He was born October 4, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the son of Carl Edgar Bosley and Alice Lucille Miller Bosley. Eddie graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. He married Mildred Endicott on April 25, 1959, at Miami, Oklahoma. Eddie worked as a farmer and stockman his entire life. He enjoyed working on the farm and spending time outdoors. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as camping. Eddie loved spending time with his family. He attended Grace Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home and his six children, Ed Bosley (Melody) of Hutchinson, Kansas, Teresa Zimmerman (David), Gary Bosley (Christine) and David Bosley (Avis), all of Ft. Scott, Homer Bosley (Nina), of Walnut, Kansas and Tina Harper (Danny), Hepler, Kansas. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 18th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial will take place in the Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Eddie Bosley Memorial Fund 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.
Floyd Lee Snyder, age 74, a resident of West Richland, WA died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at the Kadlec Hospital, Richland, WA.
He was born on August 23, 1946, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Howard Snyder and Lucile (Augur) Snyder. He married Jeanette Hughes, July 22, 1966, in Wichita, KS. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1964. He earned a Masters Degree in business from City University at Bellevue, WA. He worked at Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, WA. as an inspector for 25 years. Floyd served in both the Army and Navy Reserves where he retired after 21 years. He was a member of many Masonic organizations and he held many offices, grand offices and a supreme office, and he was a Rainbow Dad. He received the Hiram Award in 1994, and Grand Master Achievement Award in 2004.
Floyd enjoyed traveling for his many organizations as well as for pleasure. He met and touched the lives of many people in the United States and other countries. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Snyder, of the home; two children, Lisette Smith, and husband Cliff, of Kennewick, WA., and Floyd Lee Snyder, Jr. and wife, Michelle, of Richland, WA; two grandchildren, Stephen Smith, and wife Autumn, of Kennewick, WA., and Brayden Snyder, of Richland, WA.; two great-grandchildren, Adysen and Ivory Smith, of Kennewick, WA.; a sister, Delphine Parks, of Fort Scott, KS., and a brother, Eldred Snyder, of Nevada, MO.; a host of nieces, nephews, and other beloved relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
There was cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with burial in the Mapleton Cemetery, Mapleton, KS. Donations in his honor may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, 911 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA. 99204, or Pets for Vets, Inc., P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC. 28404. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. For Scott, KS.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 17, 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 COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Call to Order
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.
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of $13,864,149 in federal grants to assist with community development projects.
Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, these federal grants are being awarded for a variety of community improvement projects, including sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation and community facility improvements.
“The Community Development Block Grant program is a powerful tool for improving communities, revitalizing vital infrastructure, and maximizing economic opportunity,” Governor Kelly said. “Over the past several months, the pandemic has heightened the challenges our rural communities face when it comes to community development – making assistance like this more important than ever. My administration is dedicated to doing all we can to continue addressing rural Kansans’ most pressing needs.”
“Providing assistance to address quality-of-life issues is a necessary and noble part of economic development,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “By funding community projects like these, the CDBG program is helping to improve the overall business and residential appeal of these small towns. These investments will improve living conditions for Kansas residents, create new economic opportunities for rural communities and bolster the overall prosperity of our entire state.”
Counties, applicant cities and award amounts are as follows:
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KDWPT Provides Ice Safety Tips
PRATT – Frozen lakes can be tempting spots for late-winter goose hunters, anglers with an itch to ice fish, and park-goers looking to get some fresh air, but no matter how thick the ice layer, frozen waters should always be approached with caution.
While no ice is 100 percent safe, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) shares these tips to ensure that outdoors enthusiasts return safely home after recreating near or on frozen waters.
The clearer, the better
The appearance of the ice can give potential clues to its integrity. New, clear ice is the strongest. White ice may only be about half as strong. Warm, sunny days can melt the surface and “honeycomb” the ice, which will weaken it, as well. Also be aware that temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and even roosting geese can affect the strength and safety of ice. Never take ice strength and thickness for granted.
Measure for thickness
Wait for at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice before walking on any ice-covered waterbody, and 5-7 inches of ice is necessary to support a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). It usually takes several days of calm weather with single-digit temperatures to make “safe” ice. Continually measure the ice thickness when moving farther from shore. And when in doubt, back away and remain on land.
Don’t go it alone
KDWPT recommends never recreating alone, especially during winter; invite a family member or friend. Should an incident occur, chances of survival may be increased with more people present.
If hunting or fishing, pack safety gear
Carry ice picks, and have a length of rope and a throwable floatation device for every member of your party. It’s also a good idea to wear ice cleats, as they make walking on smooth ice easier and much safer.
If fishing, keep ice holes small
When ice fishing, it’s best to use an auger to cut holes – this is a quick and efficient method for drilling into the ice. In Kansas, holes cut in the ice of public waters may be no more than 12 inches in diameter; though, this is a good practice for private waters, as well.
Vehicle use
Motorized electric or gasoline-powered ATVs, work-site utility vehicles, golf carts and snowmobiles may be operated on ice-covered department waters only for the purpose of ice fishing and only from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Vehicles shall enter onto the ice only from boat ramps and points of entry established by posted notice.
Falling into frigid water can be a deadly mistake as hypothermia can overcome a person within minutes. Follow these basic rules outlined above to ensure your wintertime outings remain safe and enjoyable.
For more ice safety tips, like and follow KDWPT on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kdwpt, or visit ksoutdoors.com.
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The Revue includes performances by junior Jenna Stockstill; sophomores Israel Carreno, Jordyn McGhee, and Karen Primeaux; and freshmen Rex Wells, Silvia Moreno, and Cadence Tuck.
The musical is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Mary Jo Harper, Assistant Music Director Taylor Qualls, and Choreographer Delynn Abati.
For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Bin at [email protected]
or 620-719-9622.
Photos are from last year’s Royal Tea Party.
