Stories from Saturday, February 21, 2015

Mary Lavon Campbell Marshall Malin, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully Feb. 18, 2015. She was born Jan. 16, 1922 in Farlington, Kan. She was the youngest of five children. She grew up on a farm and was a hard working, strong woman. She had many talents and was a wonderful seamstress, loved music and gardening. Lavon lived a simple life. Spending time with her family was her greatest love. She cherished her grandkids and great grandkids...

Beverly Lois Erie Kleitz, 76, died Jan. 24, 2015 due to a sudden illness. Beverly was born May 27, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Lois Erie; a sister, Sharon Umphenour and a brother, Gary Erie; and a grandson Adam Kleitz...

LaMae (Neas) Bryant, 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at her home in Nevada. LaMae was born Jan. 13, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Cawood I. and LaNelle (Duncan) Neas. LaMae was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada R-5 Schools graduating with the Class of 1961. ...

The search for the ideal location for a third rock quarry in Bourbon County continues. On Friday, Public Works Director Jim Harris reported to the Bourbon County Commission that two sites where core samples were taken will suit the county's needs. The goal was to open a third quarry in the southern area to save money on transporting rock to roads in that area...

Bourbon County Clerk Kendell Mason sent the April 7 ballots to the Secretary of State's Office Friday. Among the names of city and school board candidates, the ballot also contains a $6.7 million bond issue question for a new county jail facility. But Mason and the county commissioners had a little scare Friday morning when Commission Chair Barbara Albright reported on an email she received regarding the official ballot question...

A new updated floodplain map of the Fort Scott area has been made with the latest technology. As a result of the floodplain map, some residents will now have to buy flood insurance and some that previously were required to, won't have to, depending on where their home or business lies on the map...

UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown's boys stayed close to visiting Northeast for a quarter and a half but the Vikings pulled steadily away Friday night, spoiling the Eagles' senior night with a 66-33 victory. The hosts were outscored 12-2 in the last three minutes of the first half, then saw Northeast roll to a 28-7 difference in the third quarter to put the game out of reach and clinch the Three Rivers League championship...

UNIONTOWN -- With six players scoring and three in double figures, Northeast was able to survive a potent 1-2 punch from Uniontown sophomores Shalina Harper and Holly Shinn and hand the host Eagles a 53-41 setback Friday night on senior night. The Eagles (3-6 Three Rivers League, 5-14 overall) scrapped until the end but only one other player, Bre Hampton, was able to score for the home team...

PITTSBURG -- Fort Scott High's boys kept pace with Independence in the Southeast Kansas League boys' basketball race with a 73-43 victory over rival Pittsburg here Friday night. Independence, the league leader (10-0 SEK, 18-0 overall), survived overtime at home against Parsons, 62-56. ...