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He received the Stations of the Cross and other statues last May, he said.



The rectory, where the parish priest lives, should be finished and Father Yancy moving in by the end of April, McCoy said.

That project is being completed by Casper Enterprises, Bo Casper is the contractor.
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The Special Council Meeting on March 25, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:30PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin (5:31), Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was City Clerk Sally Johnson.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to enter in to executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order discuss offer of position of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 6:05PM
Johnson in at 5:41, out at 5:42. Open meeting resumed at 6:05.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to authorize Mayor Jurgensen to hire a City Clerk at $15/hour with benefits as specified in employee policy manual
Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 6:08PM
Lynn Robinson Graham, age 75, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Freeman Health System West, Joplin, MO. Lynn was born on December 30, 1948, to John and Eltheda (Robinson) Kennedy in Blue Mound, KS. Shortly after graduating from college, she started her career in transcription at Mercy Hospital, where she met many lifelong friends.
She was a devoted and fun-loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. Her bubbly personality was sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. She could be found most days putting a puzzle together while sitting in front of her T.V. watching The Food Network. She enjoyed making treats; her brownies were always requested anytime there was a gathering where side dishes were a must, and her Chex mix for the Holidays was something everyone looked forward to. She loved her Coca-Cola collectibles, word search puzzles, bingo, and her cats. She also enjoyed spending time with her best friend Nancy.
Lynn is survived by her son, Brandon and her grandchildren, Garrison, Jenna, and Ashlyn.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Friday, March 29th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Private family burial will take place later.
Memorials are suggested to Lee’s Paws and Claws 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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Consider a personalized brick to be showcased in our Unsung Heroes Park. For just $100, it’s a unique and enduring way to honor a hero in your life. By purchasing a brick, you’re creating a lasting tribute and supporting the Lowell Milken Center’s mission to share remarkable stories of Unsung Heroes throughout history. Your purchase is tax-deductible, as the Lowell Milken Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Printable certificates will be promptly emailed, making it a hassle-free gift option. Secure your brick today by visiting the Lowell Milken Center at 1 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS, or by submitting this form: https://bit.ly/brick_form. For more information, contact LMC at 620-223-1312. |
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March 2024
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John William Read, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.
John was born March 8, 1956, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Francis Marion “Cisco” Read and Ruth Louise Groner Read.
John was married May 22, 1976 to his wife Paula Raye Smith at the Catholic church in Fort Scott, Kansas.
He attended elementary school at Saint Mary’s Catholic School, where he made lifelong friends, and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1974.
He began working as a mechanic at the age of sixteen and was a diesel mechanic for B&D until the flood of 1986. Shortly after, he began working for Kansas Truck Center Freightliner in Wichita, Kansas until his retirement in 2021.
After retirement, he and Paula moved back to Fort Scott to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. In addition to being with his family, he enjoyed fishing, tinkering and fixing things, growing tomatoes, and reading to his great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife Paula Read; one son David Charles Read and his wife Jessica of Carl Junction, MO; one daughter Carrie Louise Read Lord and her husband Heath of Uniontown, KS; four grandchildren Isabel Neva Read and Isaiah William Read both of Carl Junction, MO, Krystal Raye Lord of Chanute, KS and McKenna Mae Lord of Uniontown, KS; and one great-granddaughter Bexley Raye Shelton of Chanute, KS. Also surviving are one brother Chuck Read: six sisters: Becky Grounds, Brenda Read, Julie Smith, Carol Read, Joyce Swearingen, and Rose Gauthier; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 29th at the Apostolic Christian Church in Ft. Scott. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the John Read 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.