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AD: FSCC Community Read Discussion Today, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m.
You are invited to the Campus & Community Common Read Discussion Event to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fort Scott Community College Library in Bailey Hall, 2108 S. Horton.
This event is brought to the students, staff, and local community of Fort Scott Community College by a Humanities Kansas grant which offered opportunities to discuss two books, A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks and The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.
Both are books related to culture and diversity.
The event is scheduled to be approximately 30-45 minutes long.
Description of event:
- The FSCC Campus and Community Read is a semester-long book club that first read and discussed Gordon Parks’ A Choice of Weapons. This reading ended with guest speakers during the Gordon Parks Celebration. Topics discussed were culture and diversity topics faced by Gordon Parks.
- The second book read and discussed was The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Dr. Jason Kegler spoke about culture and diversity related to the book as well as his experiences in southeast Kansas.
A wrap-up and discussions of future community read events will happen.
AD: FSCC Community Book Read Concludes Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m.
You are invited to the Campus & Community Common Read Discussion Event to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fort Scott Community College Library in Bailey Hall, 2108 S. Horton.
This event is brought to the students, staff, and local community of Fort Scott Community College by a Humanities Kansas grant which offered opportunities to discuss two books, A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks and The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.
Both are books related to culture and diversity.
The event is scheduled to be approximately 30-45 minutes long.
Description of event:
- The FSCC Campus and Community Read is a semester-long book club that first read and discussed Gordon Parks’ A Choice of Weapons. This reading ended with guest speakers during the Gordon Parks Celebration. Topics discussed were culture and diversity topics faced by Gordon Parks.
- The second book read and discussed was The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Dr. Jason Kegler spoke about culture and diversity related to the book as well as his experiences in southeast Kansas.
A wrap-up and discussions of future community read events will happen.
AD: Sheriff’s Office Seeks HVAC Bids
From the Office of the
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF
293 East 20th Street
Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
[620] 223-1440 (office) or [620] 223-0055 (fax)
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office (Law Enforcement Center) is taking bids that will address any and all issues with the heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (HVAC) system together with the electrical conduit related to the HVAC system or other electrical conduit that needs to be corrected, adjusted or repaired.
An inspection was conducted on August 24th, 2021 finding the following issues that need to be addressed, including but not limited to:
* Numerous electrical conduits that are mounted on the roof feeding multiple pieces of mechanical equipment has threaded joint connectors that were not securely fastened and have multiple open slices causing the water inside of the conduit to freeze during the winter months.
* There are some electrical conduit connectors that have gasket access covers that were not sealed properly, or the proper material was not used.
* Most of the HVAC equipment locations have standing water in the units causing inadequate drainage.
* The HVAC systems are not changing over from heat to cool, cool to heat. The temperature has been as low as 64 degrees in the winter and as high as 80 plus degrees in the summer.
* Other issues that need to be addressed according to the inspection that was conducted on August 24, 2021. A copy of the inspection can be obtained upon request.
These are some of the issues and the bidder/contractor can make an appointment to review and inspect the area and equipment that will need to be fixed or replaced.
We ask that if your company can address all issues that you make the choice if you want to split the work in a separate bid or have a (complete) package.
We ask that the bid be broken down by line item. What item is being used for what?
The bidder/contractor will provide/present a sealed bid in person or by designee to the Board of County Commissioner. The commission will be opening bids and making the choice of contractor/bidder and during the November 30, 2021, public meeting at or around 10:00 am.
If the contractor/bidder would like to submit the bid by mail, the bid should arrive no later than the postmark date of November 26, 2021. The contractor/bidder or a designee is encouraged to attend
the Bourbon County Commission meeting, in case there are any question(s) asked of the commission.
The bid can be mailed to the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center at 293 East 20th Street Fort Scott Kansas 66701: attention Bill Martin, Sheriff.
If you have any question, please feel free to call me at the above listed phone number.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Wm K. Martin, Sheriff
AD: FSCC Community Read: The Other Wes Moore
You are invited to the Campus & Community Common Read Speaker Event to be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 12:30 p.m. in the Ellis Center Meeting Rooms on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
This event is brought to the students, staff, and local community of Fort Scott Community College by a Humanities Kansas grant which offered opportunities to discuss two books, A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks and The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.
Both are books related to culture and diversity.
Our speaker for the November 17 event is Dr. Jason Kegler, Associate Vice President of Student Life at Pittsburg State University. He has held a variety of diverse roles and positions related to student life, student rights and responsibilities, instruction, admissions and marketing, and county law enforcement.
Reading of the book is not required, but Dr. Kegler will talk of culture and diversity related to the book as well as his experiences in southeast Kansas.
The event is scheduled to be approximately 30-45 minutes long.
Description of event:
- The FSCC Campus and Community Read is a semester-long book club that first read and discussed Gordon Parks’ A Choice of Weapons. This reading ended with guest speakers during the Gordon Parks Celebration. Topics discussed were culture and diversity topics faced by Gordon Parks.
- The second book read and discussed was The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Dr. Kegler will talk about culture and diversity related to the book as well as his experiences in southeast Kansas
To learn more about Dr. Kegler, please click the link below:
AD: Sheriff’s Office Seeks Bids For HVAC
From the Office of the
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF
293 East 20th Street
Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
[620] 223-1440 (office) or [620] 223-0055 (fax)
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office (Law Enforcement Center) is taking bids that will address any and all issues with the heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (HVAC) system together with the electrical conduit related to the HVAC system or other electrical conduit that needs to be corrected, adjusted or repaired.
An inspection was conducted on August 24th, 2021 finding the following issues that need to be addressed, including but not limited to:
* Numerous electrical conduits that are mounted on the roof feeding multiple pieces of mechanical equipment has threaded joint connectors that were not securely fastened and have multiple open slices causing the water inside of the conduit to freeze during the winter months.
* There are some electrical conduit connectors that have gasket access covers that were not sealed properly, or the proper material was not used.
* Most of the HVAC equipment locations have standing water in the units causing inadequate drainage.
* The HVAC systems are not changing over from heat to cool, cool to heat. The temperature has been as low as 64 degrees in the winter and as high as 80 plus degrees in the summer.
* Other issues that need to be addressed according to the inspection that was conducted on August 24, 2021. A copy of the inspection can be obtained upon request.
These are some of the issues and the bidder/contractor can make an appointment to review and inspect the area and equipment that will need to be fixed or replaced.
We ask that if your company can address all issues that you make the choice if you want to split the work in a separate bid or have a (complete) package.
We ask that the bid be broken down by line item. What item is being used for what?
The bidder/contractor will provide/present a sealed bid in person or by designee to the Board of County Commissioner. The commission will be opening bids and making the choice of contractor/bidder and during the November 30, 2021, public meeting at or around 10:00 am.
If the contractor/bidder would like to submit the bid by mail, the bid should arrive no later than the postmark date of November 26, 2021. The contractor/bidder or a designee is encouraged to attend
the Bourbon County Commission meeting, in case there are any question(s) asked of the commission.
The bid can be mailed to the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center at 293 East 20th Street Fort Scott Kansas 66701: attention Bill Martin, Sheriff.
If you have any question, please feel free to call me at the above listed phone number.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Wm K. Martin, Sheriff
Ad: Fall Pressure Washing Special
Prepare your home for the harshness of winter!
Contact Armstrong Pressure Washing at 620-224-3036 or check us out on Facebook @armstrongpressurewash. Mention this add to receive 10% off your next house wash, roof wash, driveway/sidewalk surface wash, deck wash, gutter cleanout, or gutter brightening.
Promotion ends on Halloween, so call today to get a free quote!
Ad: Fall Pressure Washing Special
Prepare your home for the harshness of winter!
Contact Armstrong Pressure Washing at 620-224-3036 or check us out on Facebook @armstrongpressurewash. Mention this add to receive 10% off your next house wash, roof wash, driveway/sidewalk surface wash, deck wash, gutter cleanout, or gutter brightening.
Promotion ends on Halloween, so call today to get a free quote!
Ad: Fall Pressure Washing Special
Prepare your home for the harshness of winter!
Contact Armstrong Pressure Washing at 620-224-3036 or check us out on Facebook @armstrongpressurewash. Mention this add to receive 10% off your next house wash, roof wash, driveway/sidewalk surface wash, deck wash, gutter cleanout, or gutter brightening.
Promotion ends on Halloween, so call today to get a free quote!
Two-Day Living Estate Sale June 5-6
What: Stephanie Cummings’ 2-day Living Estate Sale
When: Saturday, June 5, 8 AM to 5 PM and
Sunday, June 6, 1 PM to 3 PM
Where: 616 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE SALE OF A LIFELONG COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND UNUSUAL ITEMS. Something for everyone. The house is full and everything must go. Below is a PARTIAL listing:
BIG CHILL refrigerator. A vintage beauty exterior and interior are in excellent condition–it is ORANGE– not currently running but ran recently.
High-quality vintage women’s clothing and accessories
Queen size iron bed with excellent mattress and box springs
Corner desk
Many quilts
Large collection of a vintage perfume and perfume bottles
Antique metal doctor/dentist cabinet
Vintage brass and marble table
Brass make-up table
Two large antique brass chandeliers
Large collection of antique and vintage fishing equipment, tackle, boxes, rods and reels, lures, boat oars, books, etc.
Set of 3 lockers
Huge collection of baskets
Vintage Queen Anne nightstands
Highly unique electric grandmother’s clock
Many chests
MANY PRIMITIVE and ANTIQUE storage and kitchen cabinets from large to small.
Vintage kitchen items
Antique shopping cart
Grapette poster and bottles
Vintage lamps
Many antique and vintage mirrors
Large collection of carved ducks and duck decoys
Silver-plated trays and unusual decorative items
Excellent antique singer sewing machine
Many old rugs and Indian woven items
Old Dolls
Old child’s rocking horse
Vintage railroad items, pictures, timetables, other items
Vintage metal lawn chairs
Collectible dishes
Concrete planters
Bicycles
Many shutters and room dividers
House plants
Books
Pictures
This list could go on….however, you must see to believe.
Today is the Organic Homestead Festival at The Shead Farm
May 22, 2021 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
Experience the Shead Farm and gather ideas on how to live a SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC LIFE-STYLE.
- Tour the SheadStead Gardens, Orchard, High Tunnel, Animals, Bee-keeping, etc
- Q & A sessions concerning sustainable organic lifestyle
- Children’s Activities: Games, Petting Barn, Story Station, Photo Cut-outs, Milking and Butter Making, etc.
- Visit SHEADSTEAD MARKET / Fruit STORE
- Fresh Produce picked as you order
- Veggie Powders (to add nutrient to any meal or dessert) Animals for sale: Peacocks, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings, Kittens
- Sign-up for future homesteading classes (planting, harvesting, preserving, etc.)
ADMISSION:
SINGLE TICKET – $5.00 OR FAMILY (4+) $20.00
2468 CAVALRY RD, GARLAND, KS
620 223-4363
Click Here For Facebook Event with Up-to-date Information
Sustainable Organic Life-Style Demonstrated Tomorrow
May 22, 2021 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
Experience the Shead Farm and gather ideas on how to live a SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC LIFE-STYLE.
- Tour the SheadStead Gardens, Orchard, High Tunnel, Animals, Bee-keeping, etc
- Q & A sessions concerning sustainable organic lifestyle
- Children’s Activities: Games, Petting Barn, Story Station, Photo Cut-outs, Milking and Butter Making, etc.
- Visit SHEADSTEAD MARKET / Fruit STORE
- Fresh Produce picked as you order
- Veggie Powders (to add nutrient to any meal or dessert) Animals for sale: Peacocks, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings, Kittens
- Sign-up for future homesteading classes (planting, harvesting, preserving, etc.)
ADMISSION:
SINGLE TICKET – $5.00 OR FAMILY (4+) $20.00
2468 CAVALRY RD, GARLAND, KS
620 223-4363