Fort Scott, Sports

Fort Scott Joins Mid America League

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LaRoche Baseball Stadium.
LaRoche Baseball Complex To Serve As Home Field for Team
The Mid America League has announced that Fort Scott, KS has been awarded a franchise for the 2026 season, according to a press release on the City of Fort Scott Facebook page.
The team will play its’ home games at LaRoche Baseball Complex in Fort Scott.
LaRoche Baseball Complex features fixed seating for 500, multiple party and picnic arenas, and an overall seating capacity of 3,500. The facility also features a top-notch locker room/club house area, artificial turf infield and a pro style batting tunnel for players. The ballpark features a full and spacious press box with room for multiple staff, a fixed umpire room, and a full-service concession stand.
“Fort Scott has always been a great baseball town and has a long, rich and storied tradition of baseball in this City”, said City of Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin. “LaRoche Sports Complex is one of the best baseball environments in the state of Kansas and this is a wonderful opportunity to provide a safe, affordable place for our local and area families to enjoy a fun, exciting night of baseball entertainment. I want to thank Mark Schuster and Nick Weisenborn from the Mid America Baseball League for their confidence in Fort Scott. We are very excited about this opportunity and can’t wait for Opening Day 2026.”
“The Mid America League is extremely excited to award Fort Scott, KS the 7th MALB Franchise” said Nick Weisenborn, Mid America League Executive Director. “Being a former college athlete in the area I know personally how important sports in this community are, and I can’t wait for our players to experience that passion. We are very grateful to the city of Fort Scott and their partners for letting us use this top-notch facility, LaRoche Baseball Complex. We can’t wait to get a sneak peak of the action it can provide this July.”
To kickoff baseball in Fort Scott, the Mid America League will host a series in Fort Scott on July 11-13 between the Texarkana Rhinos and the Joplin Outlaws. (This will be a great opportunity to show Fort Scott what MAL baseball is like…… “We are very excited to play a home season against the Rhinos in Fort Scott”, said Brian Flynn, former major league and Joplin owner. “To be able to have our players compete in a stadium as nice as LaRoche Baseball Complex is a great opportunity for our athletes.”
The three-day event will be held on July 11-13. Tickets for the series will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, April 5, at 10:00 AM, available at www.joplinoutlaws.com.
Baseball has deep roots in Fort Scott, dating back to its early years. The game evolved during the Civil War, with soldiers playing in camps said Fort Scott Historian Brian Allen. By the late 1800s, Fort Scott had town teams that traveled to compete against other towns. From 1902 to 1906, the city had a minor league team called the Giants, which played in the Missouri Valley League (a level C league), with 14 of its players advancing to Major League Baseball. Prior to 1902, Fort Scott had an unaffiliated minor league team in 1891. Local leagues, often organized by fraternal groups and churches, also played in later years.
In 1903, Fort Scott’s Lon Ury briefly played for the St. Louis Cardinals, recording a hit off Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson. In October 1922, Babe Ruth played a barnstorming game in Fort Scott, hitting a home run and pitching the town team to an 11-9 victory. Later that month, the Kansas City Monarchs defeated the local team 3-2. Over the years, Fort Scott had several baseball venues, including Athletic Park, Harkey Park (now Cameron Heights), and Othick Park, which was made famous by a photograph taken by Gordon Parks.
Beginning today, fans will have the opportunity to submit their name suggestion for the Fort Scott nickname.
Fans simply need to go to www.fortscottbaseball.com to submit their name.
The winner of the contest will receive two (2) season tickets for life for the Fort Scott franchise.
Also, fans interested in season tickets can reserve their space by clicking on the “Request Information on Season Tickets” on the website.
Fort Scott, Schools

USD234 Board of Ed. Minutes of March 10

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

 
 

Superintendent                                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, March 10, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 409 S Judson.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:

Board Minutes

Board Minutes

            02-10-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

 

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month.  Cooper George, President, and Emi King, Secretary, presented to the Board.  Cooper has been involved for six years and he explained the benefits such as working as a team and learning how to become adults.  Emi was excited to share about the creativity and development of many skills that she has been able to acquire in the last two years she has been involved.  They both had a presentation that included many activities, plays, and events that the department is involved in.  Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming Talent Show on March 28, 2025.

 

Meredith Tucker, No Limits Rehab, was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes.  Meredith is one of the district’s Physical Therapist.  She said she loves being a part of the community and school district.  Mrs. Barnes thanked her for her willingness and excitement to help our district’s students.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown reported that the district has been chosen for the Stepping Up Initiative Grant.  This first year will be mostly planning, and he said that the group will be great to work with and is excited for this grant.

 

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update.  The building on Horton Street will be starting demo soon.  He also updated about the Cell Phone Tower purchase and how he is working for a bid soon.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes updated the Board on Categorical Aid with a payment on March 15.

 

Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, staff, and several students were present to inform the Board about the Preschool program. There are 122 students with five teachers.  Principal Johnson recognized the excellent staff that works with these students. A few of the students help everyone in attendance with their morning pretzel song.  Staff also recognized Principal Johnson for helping in every area throughout the Preschool including driving a van and more.

Michelle Stevenson, Early Childhood Coordinator, works with prenatal to six-year-olds.  She works on building relationships with parent/child/community.  It is a literacy and strength-based program that with each visit the children receive a new book. This program provides different events for families each year.

 

The Board Approved the following items:

  • 2025-26 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
  • Designate Make up Day due to missed weather
  • JAG Kansas School to Work Program Renewal

 

There was discussion about possible sale of district owned property.  This was discussion only.

 

There were none present for public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

March 10, 2025

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

 

Hall, Kathi – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Wrestling Coach

Holm, Susan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Mills, Lacy – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Trimble, Aidan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

 

TRANSFER:

 

Rainey, Taylor – KRI SPED Teacher to Eugene Ware SPED Teacher

Pitts, Jaxon – Maintenance II Groundskeeper to Maintenance I Groundskeeper/Athletic Fields Manager

Torres, Cynthia – ELA Teacher to Spanish Teacher – High School 2025-26

 

EMPLOYMENT:

 

Certified Recommendations

Carney, Drew – PE & Weights – High School

Erie, Aleana – English Teacher – High School

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Bowman, Kinsley – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Miller, Martha – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Weber, Shelia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Abati, Delynn – Head Dance Team Coach – High School

Glades, Matt – Assistant Football Coach – High School

Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football – High School

Martin, Dave – Assistant Girls’ Swim Coach

Woods, Nick – Assistant Track Coach – High School

 

Administration Contracts – Extended 26-27

Terry Mayfield

Tonya Barnes

Nick Johnson

Chris Garzone

Nicole Gilmore

Yasmina Query

Brandon Boyd

Zach Johnson

Matt Harris

Scott Kimble

Jeff Johnson

 

Government, Kansas

Traffic Reduced To One Lane On Hwy. 69 This Week In Fort Scott

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Graphic from KDOT Facebook page.

 A crack repair project on U.S. 69 in Fort Scott is underway this week. The 2.1-mile project area starts at 23rd Street and continues north to U.S. 54. Traffic is reduced to one lane at the work zone, according to a press release from KDOT.

“They are moving pretty fast on it,” said Priscilla Petersen,  public relations officer with the Kansas Dept. of Transportation in Southeast Kansas. “It is a crack repair with asphalt.”

“There are alternating lane closures for U.S. 69 traffic at the work zone. There should be no significant delays to traffic. The work should take one week, weather permitting,” she said.

 

Pavement Pro’s of McPherson is the contractor. The cost of construction is $81,593.

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Obituary of Lucille Goltra

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Lucille R. Goltra, age 97, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 (12 days shy of her 98th birthday) at the Medicalodges in Fort Scott.  She was born March 22, 1927, in rural Bourbon County, KS, the daughter of Charles O. and Helen Grace (Roberts) David.  Lucille married Robert J. Goltra, Sr. on January 24, 1947.  He preceded her in death on July 20, 1991.

 

Lucille grew up on the family homestead in rural Bourbon County.  She graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the class of 1944.

 

Lucille worked briefly outside the home, however, with the birth of her and Bob’s 9 children, her life was filled with being a homemaker and Mother.  Her life became more enriched and fulfilled with the births of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

 

Lucille is survived by 3 sons; Robert Goltra, Jr (Carol) of Emporia, KS, David Goltra (Eileen) of Fort Scott, and Tim Goltra (Shirley) of Fort Scott; 4 daughters, Mary Brown of Satanta, KS, Margie Fountain (Rick) of Fort Scott, Carole Minor of Fort Scott, and Teri Crays (Brent) of Fort Scott; and a son-n-law Ron Wunderly, Fort Scott.  Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 1 nephew.

 

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; her parents; a sister, Maxine Foote; a brother Ralph David; 2 daughter’s Patricia Hall and Kathryn Wunderly; a grandson Daniel (Danny) Hall; and 2 sons-in-law Monty Brown and Floyd Minor.

 

Robert Joseph Goltra, III will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 18th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening 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, Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

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Obituary of Donna Housman

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Donna Louise Housman age 76 resident of Fort Scott, KS died Saturday at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on October 7, 1948, in Fort Scott, KS to the parents of Clarence & Virginia Culp Enos. Donna moved to New Jersey where she created her family and moved back to Fort Scott in 1991, where she then worked as CNA and then later worked at BNSF Railroad as a Transportation driver. She loved to volunteer in her community, Christian Motorcycle Association, & in her church! She also made sure to attend all her grandchildren & great grandchildren’s events when she was able. She loved gardening, sewing, and crocheting in her down time.

Survivors include her husband Brian Housman of the home, 2 daughters; Jacqueline Arbogast of Ft. Scott (SIL Charles Arbogast Jr of Oklahoma), Stephanie Smith-Hinson and husband Darrin of Garfield, NJ; 1 Son Christopher Smith of (Utah). 11 grandchildren (their spouses) and 21 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews; and great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Virginia, a brother Larry Enos, a sister Pamela Bloomfield, a son John Enos, 1 great granddaughter & 1 rainbow baby & 1 great nephew Christian Golden.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Friday March 14th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Friday 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., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

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Obituary of Lloyd “Skip” Brown

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Lloyd Wilson “Skip” Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side.  He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in Baltimore MD, he grew up around the world, courtesy of the United States Army, to include Japan, Europe and numerous family postings in the United States.

He attended Fishburne Military Academy and the Citadel in his youth. In March of 1964, Skip joined the US Army at the age of 18, and in that same year was accepted to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, GA. Skip graduated from OCS in June of 1965 at the age of 20 years old.  In December of 1967 he was promoted to Captain.  He was deployed to Vietnam in January of 1968, where he was assigned as the company commander for the Infantry Mobile Riverine Force two days before the TET offensive broke out.  Captain Brown was awarded the Silver Star for Valor for his actions in combat while leading his company against a numerically superior enemy force.

Following his service to his country, he lived in several places from coast to coast.  He had various work passions, to include but not limited to being a police officer in Arlington, VA, and had his own construction businesses in California and Columbia, SC.  As his own boss, he built houses, horse barns, and many additions and reconstructions of homes and offices.  He took great pride in his innovations and eye-catching results.  Finally settling in Fort Scott, KS as a deputy with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

He was preceded in death by his father Col. Lloyd J Brown, his mother Jeanne Brown, his beloved “Pop Pop” Wilson Porter Smith, “Nana” Jane Smith and his step-son Frederick Canaan Lee Smith.

He is survived by his adored wife Laura Brown, stepson Jesse Smith and wife Misty, stepdaughter Tanya Glessner and husband Randy, and mother-in-law Marjorie Turner, of Fort Scott, Kansas.  His Step mother, Gisela Brown of Clearwater FL, his sister Sherrie Coleman and husband David, nephew Sean Coleman and wife Mary and great nephew JAC.  His niece Brittany Moebes and husband Brandon, of Lexington and Columbia SC.   Life long friends Bill and Dr. Nancy Saunders of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Bear) and Melanie Cinicola, of MS.  Numerous close friends of Bourbon County: Chris Cotter, Mike Herrin, Jason Findley, Tom Davis, Sherrif Bill Martin, Adam LaRoche, Arthur Pearson, Lesley Herrin and many others that he met during his 11 years with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

Skip married his soul mate Laura on April 15, 2016.  He chose that date, he said, so he would never forget his anniversary!  He loved Laura with his whole being and did not want to leave her.  He surpassed every medical obstacle to be with her as long as humanly possible.

Tom Davis will conduct Funeral Services at 10 am on March 17th, 2025, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the American Legion 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Fort Scott, Government

Unapproved Minutes of the FS City Commission for March 4

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

Minutes of March 4, 2025

Regular Meeting

 

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tim Van Hoecke.

 

In Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc., Lt. Caleb Bell/FSPD, Mary Wyatt/Planning, Housing & Business Development Director, Devin Tally/City Finance Manager, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Zachary Bradley, Shelly Bradley, Adriana Perry, Alli Feeback, Brooklyn Chase, Mickayley McCluney, Julie Buchta, and Melissa Shelden.

 

VAN HOECKE led the Pledge of Allegiance and MATKIN said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, the citizens, and our Government and City officials.

 

Approval of Agenda (2:25)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to remove Item D – Status of 118 E. Wall – Unfinished Business due to no new information to report. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER moved to approve the agenda with the amendment and the addition of an Executive Session prior to adjourning the meeting. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda  (4:05)

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1379-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of February 12, 2025 – February 26, 2025 – $696,674.96

– Approval of Minutes:  February 12, 2025 /Special Meeting and February 24, 2025/Regular Meeting.

 

MOTION:  SALSBURY moved to approve the Consent Agenda as is. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

 

Public Comments (4:28) – None

 

Appearances (4:29) – None

 

 

Unfinished Business

Zachary Bradley – Vacation of Alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall  (4:41) – MATKIN stated that he and NATION, as well as Public Works went to the property and agreed that the City could access the easement from the back. Therefore, he believed that it was okay to vacate the alley.

 

ACTION:  The City will clean up their line that was left with fill.

 

MOTION:  OLSON moved to approve the vacation of the alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall. SALSBURY seconded.

 

SALSBURY, VAN HOECKE, OLSON and DANCER voted yes.  WELLS voted no.

 

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

 

Consideration of Grant Application Options (8:00) – WYATT to request a decision on which projects the Commission would like to pursue for grants in 2025. The KDOT grant is due March 27th and SEKRPC writes the CDBG grants for the City and are asking if we wish to begin the process. WELLS, VAN HOECKE, and OLSON would like to pursue the CDBG grant for the Memorial Hall Project. For the KDOT grant, WELLS would like to pursue the 6th Street Project (Wall St. to Charles St and 6th to Horton), VAN HOECKE recommended the Main Street Project (3rd St. to E. National).

 

Discussion was had about the pros and cons of both projects that were suggested. OLSON suggested 3rd St. from the bypass up to National or possibly further.

 

Further discussion was had to include alleyways.

 

Credit Card Purchasing Charges Update – (17:47) – TALLY presented (2) options. The Commission directed staff to go with the option of only credit card users are charged the convenience fee.

 

New Business

Consideration of Reappointment of previous members and Letters of Interest for Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancy

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to nominate Denise Doherty as the City/Planning Commission member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  WELLS nominated Josh Jones to be the representative from the County for the Board of Zoning Appeals.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER nominated Matt Witt to be a representative of the City for the Board of Zoning Appeals. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Consideration of Letters of Interest for Planning Commission Vacancy (29:36)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to table this item to the March 18, 2025, meeting due to lack of Letter of Interest.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.   

 

ACTION:  The City Clerk will extend the deadline for submissions of the Letters of Interest for the Planning Commission to fill the (1) vacancy. She will also reach out to the candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals who were not selected.

 

Reports and Comments

CITY MANAGER (30:45)

– Looking into licensing for food trucks – Commission to look at Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Solicitors and Peddlers and see if that is how they wish to proceed, however fees and licensing should be considered.

– Distributed a sample sign for the boundaries of the Common Consumption area.

– Distributed a list of employee training programs and encouraged Commissioners to participate.

– Downtown map of painting to be done for parking.

– Working on City parking lot near Holmtown, then south of Margeaux’s to be done.

 

CITY ENGINEER (33:58)

– Weather has delayed Horton Street grinding completion. A profiligraph has been completed but a report has not been received by the City Engineer and City Manager. WELLS addressed the warranty and the areas that are delaminating.  DICKMAN stated that it had to be addressed before they leave. DICKMAN explained that once the City accepts the project, the warranty for (1) year begins. If anything should fail during that period, it must be fixed at no cost. It was confirmed that the fog-coating is included. The target of completion is by the end of March.

– KDOT Cost Share Project– (3rd Street from Hwy to National) – he will assist WYATT with exhibits and cost estimates. WELLS reminded him of the inclusion of the alleyways to Wall Street.

– CCLIP Phase III – Wall Street – working on exhibits and cost estimates which will be ready by the end of the month.

 

CITY ATTORNEY (37:03) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER WELLS (37:07)

– Parking restrictions during restriping. Discussion was had on a plan to be put in place.

 

COMMISSIONER DANCER (38:47) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER OLSON (38:53)

– Request for refreshing the street striping.

 

COMMISSIONER SALSBURY (39:41)

– Request to make a No Parking Zone on the southwest corner of 10th and Main, across from the high school due to visibility of oncoming traffic issues.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will look into that.

 

COMMISSIONER VAN HOECKE (40:53)

– Golf course issues that need to be addressed.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will arrange a meeting with VAN HOECKE, WYATT and the clubhouse manager to meet with him.

 

Executive Session

MOTION:  DANCER moved that the City Commission recess into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion pursuant to the personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The session will be held in the City Manager’s office with the (5) City Commissioners. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 7:06PM. SALSBURY seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to come out of Executive Session. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Adjourn

MOTION:  DANCER moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07PM (1:08:27). OLSON seconded.

 

MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:07PM.

 

Submitted by Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

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Obituary of Alvin Wolf

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Alvin Eugene Wolf, age 60, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO.  He was born October 16, 1964, in Fort Scott, the son of Kenneth and Sharron Tucker Wolf.  Alvin worked on the farm for many years.  He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County.  He married Rita Bailey on March 5, 1988.

Alvin enjoyed stock car racing, both dirt track and NASCAR.

He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.

Survivors include his wife Rita of the home; 9 children, Kevin Peck, Wes Peck (Elizabeth), Brandon Peck (Rita), April Meanor (Mike), Brandy Eady, Kenneth Wolf, Ashley Wolf (Matthew Sisney), Travis Wolf (Allyson Loden), and Dalton Moore; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his mother, Sharron Wolf; a sister, Tammie Bunn (Ronnie); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother and his father.

 

There was cremation.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 Saturday afternoon, March 15th, at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).

Memorials are suggested to the Alvin Wolf 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

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The Obituary of Michael Cole

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Michael Alan Cole, age 52, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1972, in Iola, Kansas the son of William Richard Cole and Audrey Kay Page Cole. Michael spent the first part of his life living and Bronson, Kansas and attending  school in Uniontown.  When he was in the sixth grade, the family moved to Houston, Texas.  They returned to Kansas in 1993.

Michael was united in marriage to Stephanie Marsh on February 27, 1999, at Ft. Scott.  He worked hard to provide for his family.  He had worked at several area businesses throughout the years.  He primarily did masonry work for Mid-Continental Restoration.  He enjoyed doing the masonry work, but he had a desire to spend more time at home with his family.  For this reason, he started a job at ITW Pro Brands in Olathe.  He was currently employed by Cardinale FG Glass Manufacturing in Spring Hill, Kansas.  Michael had a mechanical mind and enjoyed tinkering on and fixing things.  He also enjoyed restoring their historic home in Ft. Scott.

He enjoyed the WWE and the NFL.  He was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers and was able to celebrate his 50th birthday by watching a Packers game at Lambeau Field.  He attended the Faith Church south of Ft. Scott.

 

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie, of the home; children, Devlin and Brennyn Cole, eldest daughter, Mackenna Groover, son-in-law, Avery and granddaughter, Everlie all of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are his mother, Audrey Cole of Ft. Scott and two sisters as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cole.

 

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, March 13th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Cremation will follow and a private burial will take place at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Michael Cole 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.

Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Farmers Market Returning Vendors Meeting Is Tomorrow, March 11

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The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team office located at 104 N. National.

The first meeting of the year for the Fort Scott Farmers Market is on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Healthy Bourbon County office at 104 N. National, directly across from the pavilion where the farmers market occurs.

“This is a business meeting for returning vendors only,” said Teri Hamilton, spokesman for the group. “We’ll be discussing finances and voting on leadership. One can pay for the season and put in location requests.”

On April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be a vendor welcome meeting.

“This meeting is for new and returning vendors,” she said. “We’ll go over market guidelines, talk about the SNAP program and accept applications and fees for the season.”

Fees remain the same from last year:

$5 registration fee, $5 per week booth rental, or $108 for the full season from May until October.

The Downtown Pavilion is at the corner of National Avenue and Old Fort Boulevard. The pavilion houses the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

The farmer’s market moved to the new Downtown Pavilion in 2024.

“The first year under the pavilion was great,” Hamilton said. “All of our vendors saw an increase in our sales. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, people came to shop and visit. We are so thankful for it.”

New this year is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.

“This is for people who qualify for Food Stamps,” Hamilton said. “Any who has SNAP can use it at the Fort Scott Farmers Market.”

Venors interested in joining the 2025 Fort Scott Farmer’s Market season are welcome to the April 17 meeting.

The farmers market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion at North National and Old Fort Boulevard starting the first Saturday in May, this year it’s May 3, and ending on the last Saturday in October, this year it’s October 25.

 

 

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