The Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at 120 E. Wall Street. This meeting is open to the public.
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Explore the Labors that Created Fort Scott this Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2019, Fort Scott National Historic Site will take you on an exploration of the Labors leading to the creation of the “Crack Post on the Frontier”. Labor Day weekend activities include Native American dancing, artillery demonstrations, small arms drills, living history demonstrations and a variety of interpretive programs. All programs are free.
Saturday, September 1
10:00 am – Artillery Demonstration
11:00 am – Guided Tour of the Fort
12:00 pm – American Indian Dancing
1:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – American Indian Dancing
4:00 pm – Flag Retreat
Sunday, September 2
11:00 am – Guided Tour
12:00 pm – Building the Crack Post of the Frontier-Interpretive Program
1:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm – Small Arms Weapons Drill
3:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
4:00 pm – Flag Retreat
Monday, September 3
11:00 am – Guided Tour of the Fort
12:00 pm – Building the Crack Post of the Frontier-Interpretive Program
1:00 pm – Soapsuds Row-Laundress Program
2:00 pm – Securing the Perimeter –Guardhouse Program
3:00 pm – Construction Tour of Fort Scott
4:00 pm – Flag Retreat
All programs are free and open to the public. The site exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8 am -5 pm daily. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.
The Learning Tree Actors: Gordon Parks “Choice of Weapons” Recipients
Karole Graham, Stephen Perry and S. Pearl Sharp, cast members in “The Learning Tree” film by Gordon Parks, will receive “Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award” at the 2019 Gordon Parks Celebration
Karole Graham, Stephen Perry and S. Pearl Sharp who were cast members in the film The Learning Tree will be the recipients of the “Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award” at the annual celebration this October 3-5, 2019 in Fort Scott, Kansas. The celebration is in honor Fort Scott native Gordon Parks, noted photographer, writer, musician, and filmmaker. This year’s celebration is a special one as we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gordon Parks-directed film The Learning Tree that was filmed in Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Choice of Weapons Award was established in Parks’ honor to be given annually at the Celebration. Named after his autobiography of the same name, the award seeks to honor a recipient who exemplifies the career and character of Gordon Parks. Previous recipients include actor and musician Avery Brooks, photographer Howard L. Bingham, Elizabeth Eckford and Ernest Green, two of the “Little Rock Nine,” Richard Roundtree, star of the Parks-directed film, “Shaft,” Nichelle Nichols of “Star Trek” fame, acclaimed actress Ruby Dee, photographer John Shearer, LIFE magazine photo editor Bobbi Burrows, Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum, musicians Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., editor Genevieve Young, filmmaker Kevin Willmott, educator Bernadette Gray-Little and Roger E. Mosley.
Karole Graham, who played Big Mabel in The Learning Tree, has had supporting roles in other movies such as Cheech and Chong Hollywood, Gaily, Gaily, Black Girl, and Heavy Traffic (Animation). She has co-starred in many different television shows including ER, The Parkers, and Ryan Caulfield: Year One. She has also had guest starring roles in Ancient Prophecies IV, Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere, and The Red Foxx Show. Karole’s theatre credits include Nature of the Beast, The Curious Savage, Death Trap, For Colored Girls…, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Funny Girl, The Amen Corner, A Raisin in the Sun, and Zoo Man and the Sign. Karole attended the University of Southern California and majored in Theatre and Communications. She studied film technique with Nina Foch and has had training in the Classics and Shakespeare with Rudy Plaskoff, and training in Stage Theory and Acting with Frank Silvera. She resides in Studio City, CA. In addition to acting, Karole has been with the No Child Left Behind Federal tutoring program for more than 10 years, which services the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Stephen Perry, is a former actor who played Jappy in the The Learning Tree. He also had roles in A Raisin in the Sun (1961), The Sound and the Fury (1959) and numerous TV series including Twilight Zone (1960). Stephen has owned and operated three successful restaurants since 1986. His newest restaurant is Stevie’s Creole Cafe in Los Angeles which has received outstanding reviews and is celebrating its third anniversary (October 2019).
S. Pearl Sharp, played Prissy in the The Learning Tree. S. Pearl starred in the TV movies Hollow Image and Minstrel Man. She creates cultural art for the eye, ear and heart, including two poetry w/jazz CDs (Higher Ground, On The Sharp Side), short stories (Uncertain Rituals), and the popular Black Women For Beginners. Her work broadcast on NPR and Pacifica Radio is collected in The Evening News – Essays And Commentaries From NPR And Other Clouds. Influenced by Parks, S. Pearl’s award-winning documentary films include The Healing Passage/Voices From The Water which aired on The Documentary Channel. She offers creativity coaching through The Gate Is Open.
Graham, Perry and Sharp will be honored at a dinner at the River Room in Fort Scott, KS on Saturday, October 5th. Ticket information and the full schedule will be posted on the website gordonparkscenter.org. For more information email: [email protected] or by phone call 223-2700, ext. 5850.
SOUTHWIND 4-H MEMBERS WIN 4 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
4-H members from the Southwind Extension District excelled at the annual Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes event on August 24-25 in Kansas State University’s Weber Hall. The Southwind District is especially proud that 4-H members represented 4-H Clubs from Allen, Bourbon Neosho and Woodson Counties.
4-H members learned gained new knowledge and worked on livestock skills in order to be competitive in the Sweepstakes event which consisted blending scores in four contests. Southwind Extension District completed the weekend by being named the 2019 Champion and 3rd Overall Kansas State 4-H Sweepstakes Teams. Top ten individual Sweepstakes winners for Southwind were Jillian Keller, 10th; Aidan Yoho, 7th; Sadie Marchiao, 5th; Clay Brillhart, 3rd; Brody Nemecek, 2nd; and Haydon Schaaf was named High Individual Overall (for the second consecutive year!) after excelling in all contests.
The Livestock Quiz Bowl started with a qualifying exam. The twelve teams with the highest average scores advanced to the quiz bowl competition. Southwind #2 (Schaaf, Nemecek, Brillhart, Yoho) was seated first after the test and was later named the Reserve Champion Quiz Bowl Team. Southwind #1 (Marchiano, Keller, Dreher, Fry) earned 3rd best team.
The Livestock Judging contest consisted of nine judging classes and four sets of reasons with 201 contestants and 43 teams from across Kansas. Southwind #2 (Keller, Brillhart, Nemecek, Schaaf) was 1st in Sheep/Goats; 1st in Hogs; 1st in Cattle and 1st in Reasons and named Champion Team Overall. Southwind #1 (Dreher, Marchiano, Fry, Yoho) was 2nd in Sheep/Goats; 3rd in Hogs; 10th in Cattle; 4th in Reasons and named Fourth High Team Overall. Individual livestock judging results are as follows:
- Jillian Keller – 1st Sheep/Goats; 3rd Hogs; 8th Beef; 5th Reasons; High Individual Overall
- Clay Brillhart – 3rd Sheep/Goats; 4th Swine; 4th Beef; 3rd Reasons; 2nd Individual Overall
- Haydon Schaaf – 5th Hogs; High Individual Beef; 4th Reasons; 3rd Individual Overall
- Brody Nemecek – High Individual Hogs; High Individual Reasons
- Sadie Marchiano – 5th Sheep/Goats; 2nd Hogs; 6th Reasons; 7th Individual Overall
As the State Champion Livestock Judging Team, Southwind District (Keller, Brillhart, Schaaf, Nemecek) will represent Kansas 4-H at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, MO this coming October.
The Meats Judging contest was based on identification of thirty retail cuts, six placings classes and three sets of reasons. Southwind #2 (Schaaf, Brillhart, Nemecek, Yoho) was 3rd in Placings, 5th in Reasons, 2nd in Retail ID and Champion Team Overall. Southwind #1 (Beene, Fry, Keller, Marchiano) was 2nd in Meats Reasons. Individual meats judging results are as follows:
- Haydon Schaaf – High Individual Retail ID and High Individual Overall
- Jillian Keller – 2nd Reasons
- Clay Brillhart – 7th Individual Overall
In the Livestock Skillathon, 4-H members rotated individually through stations that addressed six areas of animal science. Those included feedstuffs, breed identification, equipment identification, meat identification, wool evaluation and a written test. There was also a team component where members worked together on evaluating a performance Angus genetics scenario, understanding livestock biosecurity, and understanding issues in livestock reproduction. Southwind #2 (Brillhart, Marchiano, Nemecek, Schaaf) was 1st in Exam, 1st in ID; and Champion Team Overall. Southwind #1 (Dreher, Fry, Keller, Yoho) was 4th in ID and 4th Team Overall. Southwind #3 (Beene, Mueller, O’Brien, Elsworth) were 5th in the Exam. Individual Skillathon results are as follows:
- Brody Nemecek – 2nd Exam; 1st ID; High Individual Overall
- Sadie Marchiano – 5th ID; 4th Individual
- Haleigh O’Brien – 1st Exam
- Aidan Yoho – 8th Individual
- Haydon Schaaf – 6th Individual
- Clay Brillhart – 5th Individual
This group worked hard and studied a great deal of material to prepare for four state contests. To be named the Champion Livestock and Meats Judging Teams, Reserve Champion Quiz Bowl Team, Champion Livestock Skillathon Team, and Overall Champion Sweepstakes Team at the state contests shows how hard these 4-H members pushed each other to “Make the Best Better.” The Southwind District is proud of their accomplishments and look forward to future growth and learning.
K-State, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Submitted by Carla Nemecek
Southwind Extension District
Director & Agent
[email protected]
620-365-2242
1 North Washington, Iola, KS 66749
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Aug. 27
Revised Bourbon County Commission Agenda Aug. 27
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: August 27th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
9:45-10:55-Jody Hoener-Executive Session-Economic Development-10 min.
10:00-10:30-Bill Martin
10:30-11:00-Rachel Pruitt-Property Tax Relief
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-2:00-Will Wallis-EMPG Grant Paperwork
Update on Diaster 4449-KS
Signature in Millcreek Watershed District #98 EAP
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
$ Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up
Safe Kids Kansas, State Farm and KDOT partner up for safety message
Thousands of vehicles will be traveling the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last camping trip or getaway as the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas, (sponsored in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment), State Farm and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) want to encourage families to buckle up and drive safely to protect their most valuable assets, their families.
This year, August 25 through September 8, a safety belt awareness campaign called “Bucks for Buckles” is being held in 51 cities across Kansas. Dollar bills are being distributed by local volunteers to drivers who have all occupants buckled up securely in their vehicle. Those riding unrestrained will receive educational materials about the effectiveness of seat belts and child safety seats in saving lives and reducing injuries.
“No one can predict when they will be involved in a motor vehicle crash, yet almost all of us will be involved in an automobile crash in our lifetime. In 2017, 461 people lost their lives on Kansas roadways and 56 percent of them were unbuckled,” said Cherie Sage, State Director for Safe Kids Kansas. “The single most effective means of protecting the lives of you and your passengers is wearing seat belts and using appropriate child restraints every time you ride in the vehicle – even short distances.”
According to the 2017 KDOT Seat Belt Survey, 88 percent of Kansans surveyed were wearing their seat belts. This compares to the national average is 90 percent. Kansas ranked 43rd in belt use in 2017, among 50 states and the District of Columbia.
An average of 102 people die each day in motor vehicle crashes nationally; that’s an average of one death every 14 minutes. “Seat belts are the single most effective device you can use to save your life during a vehicle crash,” said Sage. “They also reduce your chances of having a serious injury by as much as 50 percent. It’s such a simple thing, so take your life into your own hand and buckle up.”
For more information about safety belt or child safety seat use, call 785-296-1223 or visit www.safekidskansas.org, www.safekids.org and www.facebook.com/safekidskansas.
Bourbon County Commission Minutes of August 13
August 13, 2019 Tuesday 9:00 am
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners, the County Counselor and the Clerk present.
Tammy Helm with the Fort Scott Tribune and Nancy Van Etten were also present.
Jim Harris was previously asked to get bids on a new dump truck with a trade in of a 2013 Freightliner; Summit quoted $101,082 for a 2020 International, Westfalls & O’dell Truck Sales quoted $126,631 for a 2020 Mack Granite GR64F9, Tri State Truck Center quoted $119,951 for a 2020 Mack Granite GR64F9. No decision was made on purchasing a truck.
Jeff Fischer suggested doing a 4” overlay at the intersections versus doing the concrete (the overlay will be less expensive than concrete) at the Industrial Park. All of the Commissioners decided the overlay would be the best option.
Jim Harris said they would be working on Indian Road today.
Lynne asked Jim to view the road at 125th west of 95th on Range Road.
Nancy Van Etten gave Jim Harris a road report regarding the road on the east side of Fort Scott Lake; she discussed the safety and condition of the road. She said the road conditions deteriorate the further south you go on the road. She discussed the lack of the speed limit signs and the culvert conditions on the lake road. Jeff Fischer said he felt a lot of the issues on the lake road are due to drainage issues. Nancy asked that Jim view Indian Road and give his recommendations on the issues there.
Harold Martin suggested that the fire department could blow out the blocked culverts with high pressure water. Mr. Martin and the Commissioners discussed road maintenance and getting the most for the money, both in the City and the County. He discussed the high tax rates in Bourbon County and the people leaving the area.
Lynne discussed a KDOT grant program to rebuild bridges; Jim said he would review the program.
Jim said due to the wet weather we have had, they are not able to make asphalt chips and are running out of chips. They plan to do a blast at the Blake Quarry.
Jeff discussed using the Paser Road Condition manual when deciding what roads to pave. Jeff said they are trying to get ahead of the deferred maintenance on the roadways. Lynne said the paving program might not exist in the future without the 1 cent sales tax, which will be voted on in 2020.
Larry Howard and Jeremiah Hill met with the Commissioners and Jim Harris; Larry questioned when the 1 ½ mile portion of 245th would get done, Jeff Fischer said this was still in the plans, Jim said they plan to do this after the road at the Industrial Park is completed.
Justin Meeks discussed the cost to maintain paved roads verses gravel roads, he discussed the safety of a deteriorated hard surface road verses a gravel road that could be in a better condition; he suggested that in the future the Commissioners may have to decide what roads to keep as a paved road verses gravel.
Robert Childers met with the Commissioners. He questioned if Ironwood off of 240th is on the schedule for asphalt; Jim said this is not on the schedule. Mr. Childers requested a grader and gravel on this portion of the road. Jim said this is a County road and said he would take care of the road. Mr. Childers reported a crushed culvert in the area; Jim said he would review the culvert. Mr. Childers questioned the 30mph speed limit signs on 240th; the Commissioners said they recommended this speed to slow the traffic down in this area.
Brian Comstock had planned on meeting with the Commissioners (but was unable to meet with them) regarding a fence viewing on Condensory Road between him and the Railroad. Justin said he would review the fence laws regarding railroads.
Robert Uhler with the City of Fort Scott met with the Commissioners; he presented a signed contract between the City and the County for asphalt. Robert discussed the Lake Association meeting that was recently held; he said that public safety on the Lake was a concern. The City plans to enforce water rules, ordered new buoys and signs, Lake patrol will spend more time patrolling the water. He said he would ask Bill Martin to patrol the area more. There is a Lake advisory group forming, Robert asked that one Commissioner set on the board; Lynne made a motion that Jeff Fischer be on this board, Nick seconded and all were in favor. Robert said that some of the Lake residents would like spot zoning at the Lake and asked for shared services for spot zoning and coding; Lynne said there are no codes in the County and said the County couldn’t afford to enforce zoning. Harold Martin suggested that the Lake residents are looking for assistance in protecting the Lake. It was said that initially Lake was to be for single family dwellings. Robert reported that the County had sprayed chemicals in the Lake waterway; he said this can’t happen.
Nick made a motion to go into a 30 minute executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Justin Meeks and Randy Cason with Ascension Via Christi). No action was taken.
Nick made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Justin Meeks and Randy Cason with Ascension Via Christi). No action was taken.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 5 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Kendell Mason). After the session, Nick made a motion to give Kendell permission to hire a part time employee to fill a vacancy, Jeff seconded and all approved.
Lora Holdridge asked if the Commissioners planned to have a budget meeting including the department heads; the Commissioners said they are still working on the 2020 budget, but are getting closer to finalizing the budget.
At 12:00, Lynne made a motion to break for lunch and reconvene at 1:30, Nick seconded and all approved.
Jason Silvers with the Fort Scott Tribune was present at the meeting.
Nancy Van Etten, Geoffrey Clark, Dean and Diane Striler, Tom Graham, Harold Martin, Gary Palmer, Byron and Nancy Maze, Robert Uhler, Billy Webster, Pete Allen, Deb McCoy, Dian Morriss, Jason Gorman and Kevin Allen – Lake Fort Scott residents met with the Commissioners; Nancy Van Etten discussed a recent Lake meeting. She said at that meeting the following issues were discussed; the safety and the condition of the road at 195th Street from Indian Road to the end of where the City of Fort Scott maintains, the speed limit signs, safety and condition of the roads and drainage issues at 195th from the beginning of the County maintenance to the boat ramp at the south end of 195th, they also felt the need for additional sheriff’s presence on the Lake Roads. There was discussion over the lack of building codes and the enforcement of covenants and deed restrictions at the Lake. They requested cooperation between the County and City to study the history of the Lake covenants and what could be done to provide structure and guidance for future Lake growth. A majority of the people attending the Lake meeting were opposed to the proposed condo development at 706 195th Street and Nancy read letters from landowners that were against the condo development. Gary Palmer asked where the jurisdiction lies in regards to the City and County at the Lake; Jeff said the City owns some lots and owns the water and the waterfront and the County owns certain sections of the road there. Some of the Lake residents wanted spot zoning at the Lake; Jeff said the cost of enforcing zoning could be overwhelming expense to the County. Geoffrey Clark said currently someone could build what they wanted at the Lake, but the local residents want to keep the Lake as it is which is single residences and asked that the County think about zoning there. Tom Graham presented a document from 1962 showing that the City’s intention was to have private cabins. Byron Maze said in 2008 Mel Cummins was told by the County that he couldn’t subdivide his property into lots to build 4/5 homes. Nancy Maze said she understood that the County has to consider tax money, but said the County needed to consider the tax money that is already collected from the single family landowners there. Nancy Van Etten said they wanted guidance from the County. It was said that there are deed restrictions on the deeds for the Lake properties. Tom Graham thanked the County for the paving that had been done in the area.
Sunflower Development Group representative Chris Vukas met with the Commissioners and Jody Hoener to discuss the NMTC (New Market Tax Credit) program. He said it is a partnership working to bring the Federal tax credit program locally. The goal of the program is to create jobs, provide business expansion and to add equity to projects. This is an underutilized tax credit program in Kansas. He went over various projects that have used the NMTC program. He discussed projects that could utilize the program and discussed funding for projects. They are looking for projects to put in applications to prove that Kansas is in need of the program. Lynne made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Chris Vukas, Jody Hoener and Justin Meeks). No action was taken. Lynne made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Chris Vukas, Jody Hoener and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.
Lynne made a motion to go into a 7 minute executive session for consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.
At 4:05, Nick made a motion to adjourn, Jeff seconded and all were in favor.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman
(ss) Jeff Fischer, Commissioner
(ss) Nick Ruhl, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk
08/20/2019, Approved Date
Bourbon County Commission Meeting Agenda for August 27
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: August 27th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
10:00-10:30-Bill Martin
10:30-11:00-Rachel Pruitt-Property Tax Relief
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Obituaryof Robert R. Stout
Robert Ray Stout, age 79, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS.
He was born July 17, 1940, in Ash Grove, MO, the son of Elmer Ray and Charlene Geneva Rasnic Stout.
He graduated from Fort Scott high school with the class of 1958. He married Karen Sue Phillips on July 14, 1965.
Bob served in the Navy for 20 years before retiring. He then worked for Ray Shepherd Motors for over 30 years. He also worked security for Value Merchandisers for 20 years.
He was a dedicated, hard-working employee. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed reading western novels on the front porch, riding motorcycles and watching pro wrestling. He loved spending time with his family, especially his son and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Karen of the home; a son, Steve Stout, Frontenac, KS; five grandchildren, Alexia Lang, Victoria Fortenberry, Kendra Stout, Joran Stout, and Garrison Stout; nigreat-grandchildrenren, Hunter, Aiden, Madison, Felicity, Zachary, Cheyenne, Kaitleigh, Addy, Nora, and one more on the way; and two nephews, Oliver and Thomas Stout.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Jack Stout; and his parents.
There was cremation.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, September 3rd, at the U. S. National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Olson Frary Burkhart Post #1165 V.F.W.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM Tuesday until leaving for the cemetery at Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Bob Stout Memorial Fund 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Donald L. Fritter
Donald Lloyd Fritter, age 84, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at the James River Nursing and Rehab Center in Springfield.
He was born October 29, 1934, in Eve, Missouri, the son of Lewis William Fritter and Stella Lucille Gardner Fritter.
He married Jan Faulconer Hillier on November 7, 1975.
In addition to farming, Don had also worked several years for the railroad. He enjoyed gardening and traveling. He was a member of the South Street Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jan, of the home in Springfield; a son, Rodney Lee Fritter, of Harrison, Arkansas and a step-daughter, Michelle Mott, of Jeffersonville, Indiana and two grandchildren, Brandon Lee Fritter and Cheldon Mott. Also surviving are two brothers, Harold Fritter, of Richards, Missouri and Kenneth Fritter of Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rev. Janet Given will conduct funeral services at 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 28th at the Cheney Witt Chapel
. Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.
FS Area Foundation Seeking Not-For-Profit Projects
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