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Today at 3 p.m. Unveiling of New Exhibits at Lowell Milken Center
Muddy Water Farms, Fort Scott, Received Federal Grant for Energy Efficient Improvements
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas State Director for Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that USDA is partnering with rural Kansans on 23 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy and create jobs in rural Kansas communities.
“USDA is committed to expanding modern clean energy systems that strengthen our energy independence,” Davis said. “We are excited to partner with family farms and small businesses to help create good-paying jobs and save rural Kansans money.”
The details of the Kansas projects are:
- A $19,088 grant will help Muddy Water Farms LLC of Fort Scott make energy efficient improvements to its operations. The project is estimated to save 44,659 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power four homes.
- A $96,112 grant will help purchase and install an 80 kilowatt solar system for Western Supply Co. Inc of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to generate 126,045 kilowatt hours annually and replace 88 percent of the business’s annual energy needs.
- A $29,220 grant will help purchase and install a 15 kilowatt solar system for the Bentley Family Irrevocable Land Trust of Gove County. This project will realize $2,231 per year in savings and will generate 24,625 kilowatt hours per year.
- A $55,340 grant will help purchase and install a 42.1 kilowatt solar system for Cottonwood Hog Farm LLC of Newton. The project is estimated to generate 65,515 kilowatt hours annually and replace 100 percent of the business’s annual energy needs.
- A $53,393 grant will help purchase and install a 36 kilowatt solar array for Outdoor Vision LLC of Newton. The project is estimated to generate 55,819 kilowatt hours and replace 95 percent of its energy use. This is enough electricity to power five homes.
- A $15,405 grant will help purchase and install a 10.27 kilowatt solar array for Justin Stithem, a rural small business in Chanute. This project will realize $1,630 per year in savings and replace 100 percent of the business’s annual electrical energy needs.
- A $23,035 grant will help purchase and install a 7.9 kilowatt solar array for Timber Rock Properties LLC of Chanute. This project will realize $829 per year in savings and replace 100 percent of the business’s annual electrical needs.
- A $19,995 grant will help Ag Strategies of Kansas LLC of Chanute make energy efficient improvements to their ag supply business. The project is estimated to replace 12,840 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $14,985 grant will help ElevenEleven Fresherie LLC of Chanute purchase and install a solar system for their smoothie and juice bar business. The project is estimated to replace 14,377 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $6,912 grant will help Calvin D. Parker of Iola make energy efficient improvements to a green house. The project is estimated to replace 4,116 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power the average home for four months.
- A $6,199 grant will help RVH Properties LLC of Dennis, purchase and install a new HVAC system. RVH provides customization of heavy-duty tow vehicles for recreational use. The project is expected to reduce the company’s energy use by 8,140 kilowatt hours, saving the company $1,056 per year in energy costs.
- A $71,750 grant will help purchase and install a 48 kilowatt solar system for Salina Diamond Sports LLC of Salina. The project will produce 65,922 kilowatt hours annually and replace 93 percent of the business’s annual energy usage.
- A $545,750 grant will help purchase and install a 550 kilowatt solar array for Ohlde Dairy LLC of Linn. The project is estimated to replace 900,033 kilowatt hours per year, which is enough energy to power 83 homes.
- A $16,872 grant will help Butler Ranch Operations LLC of Leon purchase a 10.8 kilowatt solar array for their ag operation. The project is estimated to generate 10,843 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power one home.
- An $18,415 grant will help Schmidt Family Irrevocable Trust of Burrton purchase and install irrigation equipment for their farm. The project is estimated to save 59,992 kilowatts per year, enough energy to power five homes.
- A $14,644 grant will help Mary Hobert LLC purchase and install a 6.6 kilowatt solar array. Mary Hobert operates the 1879 Stone House bed and breakfast along the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway in Cottonwood Falls. The project is expected to replace 8,580 kilowatt hours per year, or 85 percent of their usage. The project is expected to save the company $1,099 per year.
- A $20,000 grant will help Lynco Rec DBA Holiday Lanes purchase and install energy efficient LED lighting at its bowling alley in Pittsburg. The project is expected to reduce the company’s energy use from lighting by 65 percent, saving 64,186 kilowatt hours and $6,855 per year in energy costs.
- A $69,960 grant will help North Star Feeds LLC purchase and install a 52.8 kilowatt solar array. North Star Feeds is a manufacturer of feed fat blends in Atchison. The project is expected to save 78,017 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which is 82 percent of its usage and enough electricity to power more than seven homes. The project is expected to save the company $7,900 per year in energy costs.
- A $19,773 grant will help Mellowfields Farm LLC of Lawrence purchase and install a 19.4 kilowatt solar array. The project is estimated to save 27,686 kilowatt house per year, enough energy to power two homes.
- A $41,178 grant will help purchase and install a 42 kilowatt solar array for Four Streams Dairy Inc. of Hanover. The project is estimated to replace 60,093 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power five homes. Four Streams Dairy Inc. currently has two employees.
- A $17,700 grant will help purchase and install a 10.56 kilowatt solar array for Gregory Jarrett, a rural small business located in Parsons. This project will realize $1,597 per year in savings and replace 100 percent of the business’s annual energy needs.
- A $20,000 grant will help purchase and install an 18.17 kilowatt solar array for One28 Bakes, a bakery located in Oswego. The system is estimated to produce 23,207 kilowatt hours per year, enough electricity to power two homes.
- A $15,020 grant will help Prairie Wind Aquatics of Garden City make energy efficient improvements with new insulation and LED lighting. This project will save 2,230 kilowatt hours per year, enough to power one average household for two months
Live Music and Shrimp: June 29 at The Downtown Community Pavilion
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, but for Fort Scottians, the Mardi Gras party is on Saturday, June 29.
Mardi Gras In The Fort will be in the new Gathering Square Pavilion at North National Avenue and Old Fort Blvd. starting at 5:30 p.m.
“The City of Fort Scott is really trying to think of different things to get citizens to come out and enjoy our city, our venues, and other citizens,” Brad Matkin, Fort Scott City Manager, said. “We feel if we can continue to do positive things while working on the negative things, our city will be a better place to live and grow our families.”
Care to Share, a local organization that helps cancer survivors and their families, will be offering a “free-will” donation shrimp (and no shrimp) gumbo and boil starting at 5:30 p.m. Local downtown restaurants will be open for your dining enjoyment, as well.
Live music will start at 6:00 p.m. Two Lane Highway and the Earnest James Zydeco Band will entertain the crowd.
“We will have limited tables and chairs for seating, so everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.,” Matkin said.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 26
Seven Selected For the Bourbon County Set-Back Committee
The community was asked to send letters of interest to the Bourbon County Commission this month and at the commission meeting on June 24, seven people were selected out of the nine submission letters sent, according to a press release from the county.
At Monday’s meeting, the commissioners reviewed the letters and announced their selections to those present.
Chairman Jim Harris said the purpose of the committee is to review information and work with all property owners to make recommendations to the County Commission on setbacks.
Those selected for the set-back committee:
Sparky (Don) Schroeder
Samuel Tran
Vance Eden
Jon Eden
Else Moss
Boa Casper
Jean Tucker
Update of Location of FSCC Trustees Meeting on June 27
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Ellis Fine Art Center for a budget hearing to amend the 2023-24 budget.
As soon as the budget hearing is completed, the board will move into a brief regular meeting to approve personnel actions and address a few general business items.
Unapproved Minutes of the Fort Scott City Commission on June 18
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held June 18, 2024, at 6:00PM (Time stamp: 0:010) in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. (Time stamps according to YouTube recording of meeting).
ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tim VanHoecke (via Teams), Dyllon Olson and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tracy Dancer.
Audience in Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Tom Coffman/Public Works Manager, Dustin Fowler/Facilities Superintendent, Jessica Oliphant/BakerTilly (via telephone), Jackson Tough/Tourism & Public Relations Director, Robert Harrington/Bourbon County REDI, Cherri Walrod, Teri Hamilton, Michele Houser, Mack Houser, Ann Tebbets, Michael Hamilton, Ethan Holly, Trace V. Evans, Taylor Morrison, Maria Whitson, Larry Shead, Vickie Shead and Michael Hoyt.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
- Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and M. Wells said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time stamp 3:03)
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the amended agenda. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA (Time stamp 4:20)
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1362-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates – May 29, 2024 – June 11, 2024 – $525,425.91
- Approval of Minutes for June 4, 2024
- Request to Pay – Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Application No. 3 – Fort Scott Municipal Airport – Amount Due – $244,783.75
- Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Invoice #17352 – EEI Project No. 23-15A – US-54 CCLIP Phase I – KDOT Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 – Pay Estimate #2 – Design Contracts/Plans to Field Check – Amount Due for Billing Period 3/31/2024 through 6/1/2024- $45,809.85
- May Financials
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Time stamp 5:15) Comments deferred to New Business – Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767.
APPEARANCES
– Haylea Hardy (Time stamp 6:23) – Temporary Park Closure – Riverfront Park – Wedding – Applicant appeared.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to allow the closure of the northern section (with the pavilion) of Riverfront Park on October 11, 2024, at 8:00AM until October 12, 2024, at 10:00PM.
Applicants will contact Twisted Trailer to request the use of their parking lot.
- Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
– Jay & Kim Wright (Time stamp 6:30) – Temporary Street Closure – Coates from Elm to Mulberry – July 4, 2024 – 7:00AM – Midnight – Applicants did not appear.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the street closure. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
– Jackson Tough (Time stamp 10:06) – J. Tough appeared before the Commission with a presentation on the status of Tourism in Fort Scott.
– Robert Harrington/Bourbon County REDI (Time stamp 38:01) – R. Harrington appeared before the Commission to ask them to consider (2) Rural Housing Improvement Districts (RHID).
– Denny Davis land (Margrave and Richards Road, west side of street, 30+ acres, interested developers). R. Harrington stated that they are also working with BNSF on a grant for an overpass in the Jayhawk Road area in the future. Incentive options were discussed.
– Downtown – RHID for downtown buildings pays for upper story living.
- Harrington recommends a RHID for the entire downtown.
- VanHoecke left the meeting at 6:46PM and returned at 6:47PM.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to move forward on the Denny Davis land with creating a RHID and working with developers on the details. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Harrington was asked to comment on the STAR Bond and the ER. He stated that Steifel is the company working on issuing the bonds for that project. He also stated that Freeman Hospital will be coming to open an Acute Care Hospital in Fort Scott.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the RHID for the Moody Building, MacDonald Hall and the J.C. Penney Building and Wall Street Barber Shop. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. K. Salsbury, M. Wells and T. VanHoecke voted yes. D. Olson and T. Dancer voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS
- Farmer left the meeting at 7:11PM
Action Items:
Consideration to purchase 2-Hose, 2-Pump Diesel Suction Pump – will replace old pump – budgeted for $20,000.00 and on capital improvement budget – $17,325.99 (Time stamp 1:11:39) – T. Coffman
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the purchase. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Farmer returned to the meeting at 7:13PM.
Consideration to Purchase a Greens Mower – Jacobsen GP400 – $19,000.00 – D. Fowler. The purchase to come from reserve funds was verified by J. Oliphant.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the purchase. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Matkin left the meeting at 7:17PM
MOTION: M. Wells moved to amend the agenda to move Item H (Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767) before Item C (Consideration of Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees) in New Business. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767 – An Ordinance Establishing the Farmers Market Policy, Located at the Fort Scott Downtown Pavilion, Otherwise Known as the Gathering Square Pavilion. (Time stamp 1:17:55) – D. Olson wrote the ordinance to guarantee that the Farmers Market has use of the pavilion during harvest season.
(Time stamp 1:19:19) – T. VanHoecke commented on the intention of the pavilion by the grant that ordinance and believed that the City staff is capable of working out these issues without the creation of an ordinance.
- Matkin returned at 7:19PM.
Further discussion was had about the use of the pavilion.
(Time stamp 1:27:46) – Teri Hamilton/President of Fort Scott Farmers Market addressed the Commission regarding the effect of displacement on the businesses that use the Gathering Square.
(Time stamp 1:41:10) – M. Wells strongly stated that the Commission has to stand by their word on promises from past Commissions.
(Time stamp 1:42:24) – D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3767. M. Wells seconded the motion.
(Time stamp 1:43:45) – Cherri Walrod and Mack Houser gave public comments regarding the Farmers Market and use of the Gathering Square.
(Time stamp 1:45:27) – D. Olson requested the Mayor call Point of Order to call the vote for the motion and second on the table.
- Wells, D. Olson, K. Salsbury and T. Dancer voted yes. T. VanHoecke voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.
Consideration of Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees – Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 – Earles Engineering & Inspections – Survey, Road Plans, Specs and Estimates – US-54 (Barbee to Caldwell – Phase II Estimates to be combined with Phase I – $118,488.77 – (Time stamp 1:46:28) – J. Dickman stated that this is the approval from the Commission that needs to go to KDOT in order to combine Phase II of the Project to Phase I as agreed by the Commission.
- Wells clarified that this was a 90-10 reimbursement agreement.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees for Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration to Purchase (2) 2024 Dodge Durangos (Patrol) – $150,000.00 – (Time stamp 1:48:39) – J. Pickert requested to purchase (2) new patrol vehicles, deliverable in a couple of weeks. The last purchase was for used vehicles and spent a lot of time in the shop. Local purchase options were pursued but did not work out. The vehicles being replaced will go to positions that do not require as much use as patrol vehicles require.
Discussion was had about options to acquire a reliable fleet.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to purchase the (2) vehicles that are available to be prospectively less than $100,000.00 for the (2) 2024 Dodge Durango Patrol vehicles. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3764 – Disband the Golf Course Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3604, Ordinance No. 3397 and Ordinance No. 3395. (Time stamp 1:56:55)
- Wells left the meeting at 7:56PM.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3764 as presented.
- Wells returned to the meeting at 7:58PM.
- VanHoecke clarified with B. Matkin that this was still in the best interest of the golf course. B. Matkin said yes.
- VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3765 – Disband the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3566 and Ordinance No. 3550. (Time stamp 1:59:10)
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve Ordinance No. 3765 and repeal Ordinance No. 3655 and Ordinance No. 3550. D. Olson seconded the motion. D. Olson, T. VanHoecke, K. Salsbury and Tracy Dancer voted yes. M. Wells voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3766 – Disband the Airport Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3496 and Ordinance No. 3207.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3766 as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 3768 – An Ordinance Providing for the Salaries of the Appointive Officers and Employees of the City of Fort Scott, KS and Replacing Ordinance No. 3624. (Time stamp 2:01:00) B. Matkin stated that this is a range of salaries and hourly wages the City pays employees. It is an ordinance that is adopted every year for transparency and for HR to gauge starting pay and top pay for each position.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3768. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Requests for Proposals for Memorial Hall façade repairs – Due June 17 but removed from the agenda prior to the meeting per Codes Department.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 314 S. Eddy – (Time stamp 2:02:02) – Three (3) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($3,200.00); Dave’s Demo ($3,500.00); and Skitch’s Inc. ($9,327.00).
MOTION: M. Wells moved to award the bid to Foxwell Holdings for the demolition of 314 S. Eddy. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 306 S. Lowman – (Time stamp 2:05:48) – Three (3) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($1,400.00); Dave’s Demo ($2,000.00); and Skitch’s Inc. ($9,283.00).
MOTION: D. Olson moved to award the bid to Foxwell Holdings for the demolition of 306 S. Lowman. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 1801 E. Wall – (Time stamp 2:06:35) – Four (4) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($7,500.00); Greg Schick Pro Building Supply ($9,240.00); Skitch’s Inc. ($11,396.00) and Dave’s Demo ($3,000.00).
MOTION: D. Olson moved to award the bid to Dave’s Demo for the demolition of 1801 E. Wall. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes. M. Wells and K. Salsbury voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.
Consideration to Approve Permits for the Sale of Fireworks: Jakes Fireworks at 2221 S. Main; Belino Fireworks at 2400 S. Main; and Jurassic Fireworks at 4500 Campbell. (Time stamp 2:08:09)
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve the permits for the sale of fireworks. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Letter of Interest for Land Bank Vacancy – Land Bank meeting canceled; consideration tabled until after next Land Bank meeting.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Comments (Time stamp 2:10:42)
– City Fireworks – July 6th at FSCC beginning around 9:30PM (following rodeo)
– Mardi Gras in the Fort – June 29th at the Gathering Square – Care to Share Event in conjunction with the City of Fort Scott – Free Will Donation for a Shrimp Boil at 5:30PM – (2) bands beginning at 6:00PM.
Engineering Comments (Time stamp 2:12:52)
– Horton Street and 6th Street Project still on track for July 8th start date. Traffic control will go up a week or so before. Information will be in Fort Scott Biz.
– CCLIP Phase III – should hear from KDOT by August
Commissioners Comments
- Olson (Time Stamp 2:14:14)
– 2023 Chip Seal on track for August
– Utilize chip seal on residential roads for next year
ACTION: B. Matkin will share list of streets at July 2 meeting
ACTION: City Clerk to add Lake Lot Discussion to July 2 Agenda
Discussion of encroachments on lake lots with J. Dickman
– Advisory Board openings
Planning Commission (1)
Library Board (1)
Parks Advisory Board (1)
Land Bank (1)
ACTION: City Clerk to get a summary of vacant Advisory Board seats
- Salsbury (Time Stamp 2:19:14)
– Gathering Square – concerned about limiting the usage, wants to safeguard
Discussion about Gathering Square events
- Wells (Time Stamp 2:23:37)
– Status of CDBG Grant for Memorial Hall
– Thank you extended to Freeman Hospital, KRI, JG Health and thanks to God for putting the right people in the right place at the right time to get things done.
– Comments regarding Farmers Market and thank you to Commission for upholding the promises of former commissions and former city managers.
- VanHoecke (Time Stamp 2:25:40)
– Discouraged about Commissioner’s comments about lying, City employee was told to hurry up his presentation and the Commission jumping to vote on the ordinance instead of seeing what the City staff could work on another solution.
– Many positive things happening but have confidence and respect in City staff.
- Dancer (Time Stamp 2:29:07)
– Comments relate back to pledge when he assumed this role to try to keep things on track in the interest of brevity.
– In the interest of brevity, he asks that future presenters follow the model to be prepared, to be precise, to be brief and then be gone.
City Attorney Comments (Time Stamp 2:29:53)
– No comments
ADJOURN
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30PM. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
JUNE 18, 2024, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30PM.
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Submitted by:
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
Obituary of Michael Carpenter
Michael Donald Carpenter, age 73, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and more recently of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home with his wife and sons at his side after suffering from dementia.
Mike had a tragic fall in August of 2023, and has been on hospice care ever since.
Mike was born October 24, 1950, in Ft. Scott, the son of Donald Lee Carpenter and Margaret Lorene Bowles Carpenter. Mike married Linda Faye West on May 28, 1970, at Liberal, Missouri. This union was blessed with two sons, Brian Michael and Brad Russell.
Mike worked in the printing industry for forty years. He was employed as a pressman at both Ft. Scott and Girard.
Mike was passionate about baseball. He loved coaching his sons’ little league teams. Many of the boys he coached still keep in touch to this day. He also loved fishing and hunting and watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals
Some other of Mike’s favorite things were his 1969 Red Mach 1 Mustang, watching John Wayne movies, listening to Elvis and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as hunting mushrooms each spring.
While living in Ft. Scott, Mike attended the Diamond Community Church.
Mike and Linda made many memories over their fifty-three years of marriage. They were able to take several memorable trips to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lake Tahoe in California and Cancun, Mexico (where Mike was almost detained.) Playing Keno together was also a favorite pastime.
Mike enjoyed reading history and having a good conversation. He often reminisced about his teenage friends in Arcadia, Kansas. Mike’s number one priority was taking care of his wife, Linda, and their family. He always wore a smile and lived and loved life to its fullest.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home in Joplin and his cherished sons, Brian Carpenter (Amy) of Grove, Oklahoma and Brad Carpenter (Bri) of Carthage, Missouri; two beautiful granddaughters, Kaylee and MacKenzie; and four awesome step-grandchildren, Ledger, Brooklin Mason and Jerrica. Also surviving are a brother, Jim Carpenter of Arma, Kansas and sisters-in-law, Brinda Bolton (Mark) of Ft. Scott and Drinda Farrell of Paola, Kansas and many special nieces, nephews and cousins as well as life-long best friends, Dan and Judy Buckmaster and sons, Chad and Chris of Checotah, Oklahoma. Their families made many happy memories taking trips and raising their boys together.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Debbie and a brother, Steve.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 1st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Following services, there will be cremation and a private burial will take place at a later date at the Shiloh Cemetery in Liberal, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Shiloh Cemetery Association 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.
FSCC Trustees Will Hold A Special Budget Hearing Meeting
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Ag Building for a budget hearing to amend the 2023-24 budget.
As soon as the budget hearing is completed, the board will move into a brief regular meeting to approve personnel actions and address a few general business items.
Obituary of Kathryn Wunderly
Kathryn Ruth Wunderly, age 72, of rural Fort Scott, KS passed away peacefully with her family at her side Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home. She was born September 8, 1951, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Robert J. Sr. and Lucille Goltra. Kathryn attended Fort Scott schools and married her high school sweetheart, Ronald F. Wunderly on June 18, 1971.
Survivors include her husband, Ron, of the home and two children, Kenneth Wunderly and wife, Kerry, and daughter Jennifer Richards and husband Jeremiah and their children Calista, Lucia, Bede, Boaz, Frances, and Imogene all of Fort Scott, KS. Also surviving are her mother, Lucille, Fort Scott, KS.; brothers Robert J. Goltra Jr. (Carol), Emporia, KS, David Goltra (Eileen), Fort Scott, KS, and Timothy Goltra (Shirley), Fort Scott, KS; sisters Mary Brown, Satanta, KS, Margie Fountain, Fort Scott, KS, Carole Minor, Fort Scott, KS, and Teri Crays (Brent), Fort Scott, KS. Also, her Wunderly family, Barbara Schmidt, Fort Scott, KS, Linda Wunderly, Mound City, KS., Michael Wunderly, Fort Scott, KS, Daniel Wunderly (Stephanie), Redfield, KS, Donald Wunderly (Peggy), Fort Scott, KS., and Joseph Wunderly (Marsha), Fulton, KS, as well as many loving nephews, nieces, and a host of long-time friends.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her father, Robert, sister Patrica Hall, father and mother-in-law Fred and Julia Wunderly; brothers-in-law Bob Cook, Monty Brown, Raymond Schmidt, Floyd Minor, and Lawrence Wunderly; sister-in-law Patricia Cook; and nephew Daniel Hall.
Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the funeral mass at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 29th, at the Kennedy Gym.
Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
The rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM Friday June 28th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel followed by visitation from 6:30 until 8:00.
Memorials are suggested to the Kathy Wunderly 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 chenewitt.com.
Two Local Fort Scott Businesses Awarded $10,000 through American Express and Main Street America
American Express and Main Street America today announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/500-small-business-owners-receive-10-000-grants-through-backing-small-businesses-program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Later this year, grantees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses.
“We are truly thrilled to provide additional support to our country’s small business owners through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, along with our partners at American Express,” said Main Street America President and CEO Erin Barnes. “These grants are no small thing – and will go far in helping our neighborhood and downtown entrepreneurs build capacity, continue to innovate and grow, and make meaningful contributions in their home communities.”
Meet the most recent Backing Small Businesses Grant Recipients:
Kansas
- Bids & Dibs | Fort Scott, KS
- Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Co. | Ellinwood, KS
- Mildred Store | Moran, KS
- Studio K Salon | Humboldt, KS
- The Artificers | Fort Scott, KS
- The Iola Register | Iola, KS
- The Marmaton Market | Moran, KS