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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan 26
Call For Entries-Bourbon County Arts Council Fine Art Exhibit-2023
The Bourbon County Arts Council announces its 31st Annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit, to be held at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, Thursday, March 2nd, through Saturday, March 11th.
The mixed media competition is open to artists of age 16 and older. Categories include Ceramics, Drawing and Graphics (Pencil, Pen, Ink), Fiber Art, Glasswork, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting (Oil & Acrylic), Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor.
A new themed category has been included; the theme this year is “DOORWAYS & WINDOWS”. An artist may create a piece in any of the above media categories, as it relates to the theme.
Entry fees are $7.50 per piece for Bourbon County Arts Council members and $10.00 per piece for non-members. Artists may enter up to five pieces, but only three in any one category. Entry deadline and payment are due by February 24th, 2023.
Cash awards totaling greater than $3500.00 will be made, for Best of Show in 2D and 3D, First and Second Place winners in each category, and a Popular Vote winner.
Entry forms may be requested by calling Deb Anderson at 620-224-8650, Deb Halsey at (620)224-0684, or e-mailing [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting pieces shipped to BCAC for entry into the exhibit.
The schedule for this year’s Exhibit is as follows: Entry forms and payment, as stated above, are due by February 24th. No late entries will be accepted.
Artwork will be accepted at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on February 26th, between 1 and 4 pm.
Juror critique of the artwork will occur on March 1st; this is closed to artists and the public.
The BCAC will host a Chamber Coffee Thursday March 2nd at 8:00 am at the Ellis Center.
A reception, open to the public, will be held for participating artists and the Juror on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
The Exhibit will be open for public viewing on Thursday, March 2nd through Friday March 10th, from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and on Saturday, March 11th, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
The Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center is located at 2108 Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas.
Kansas Family Advisory Network SE Receives Grant
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan. 25
2023 Kansas State of the State Address
~~Governor Kelly Calls on Kansas Legislators to “Meet Her In the Middle” to Continue State’s Success~~
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly tonight delivered her 2023 State of the State Address during a joint session of the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives.
The video stream, provided by Smokey Hills PBS, is available at https://www.youtube.com/
Community Involvement Fair on Feb. 2
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Amended Agenda for FS City Commission This Evening
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR MEETING
OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JANUARY 24, 2023
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by: T. VanHoecke
IV. Approve Amended Agenda:
1) Consideration of CMB License on Premises for Aunt Toadies / Consent Agenda – 1411 E. Wall;
2) Bid Total Included for Consideration – Memorial Hall Steps Restoration / New Business;
3) Removal of Grant Consideration for ERS Systems / New Business – Dave Bruner.
V. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2023.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1328-A totaling $1,010,092.41
C. Request to Pay – HDR – $13,328.46
D. Request to Pay – Baker Tilly – $7,898.91 – Fees for December 2022 –
Interim Management Services – City Manager and Lodging Fees.
E. AMS – $516,498.33 – first ½ of sludge removal at Wastewater Plant
F. Marbery Concrete – $33,720.00 – Lake Fort Scott Dam work
G. AG Engineering – $2,000.00 – Lake Fort Scott Dam engineering
H. Tyler Technologies – $53,925.19 – Yearly software service
I. Nuss and Farmer – $8,000 (December and January fees)
J. BBCO Redi – $5,100 (December and January fees)
K. Hawkins Inc. – $11,431.78 Water Treatment chemicals
L. Kansas 911 Council – $36,600 (call handling phone package for dispatch)
M. KMIT – $82,535 (Workman’s Comp Insurance, yearly)
N. Consideration for CMB License on Premises – Aunt Toadies – 1411 Wall St
VI. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VII. Old Business:
A. Update on Costs to Move Existing Docks at Lake Fort Scott – Doug
B. Dave’s Demolition retracted bid awarded for 523 S. Heylman (BID #48-
2022). Consideration to go out for bids again.
C. Consideration to go out for demolition bids on 1107 W. 6 th St.
D. Update on Brick Street Policy – Tabled to 1/24/23 meeting, Bob Farmer to Review.
1. Update by Bob Farmer – requested by Commission
2. Traffic Counts – M. Wells
3. Brick Specifications – J. Dickman
E. Update on Splash Pad location before the Commission votes.
1. Photo of Location – J. Jones
VIII. Appearances: Justin Pergont to address the Commission regarding the Van Fossen Apartment Project.
IX. Public Hearing: None
X. New Business:
A. Consideration of Crosswalk and Signage to be painted on the alley road way exiting onto Wall St. from the Common Ground drive through. – Presented by Thomas Russell and Jennifer LaRoche
B. Consideration to Increase Airport Hangar Rates – Seth Simpson
C. Consideration of Cost for Lake Fort Scott Boat Ramp – $2,740.00 (Not to Exceed $3,500.00)
D. Consideration to go out for bid for Gunn Park RV Bathroom Renovation
E. Consideration to go out for bid on Fort Scott Pavilion
F. Consideration of advertising for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for US-54 City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) seeking qualified consulting firms for pre-construction engineering and project management.
G. Consideration of Memorial Hall Steps Restoration Bid – award winner One (1) complete bid received, opened 1/24/2023 at 2:00PM at City Hall with Earles Engineering present with the City Clerk – $147,426.49
XII. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Engineering Comments:
C. Commissioners Comments:
J. Jones –
T. VanHoecke –
E. Woellhof –
K. Harrington –
M. Wells –
D. City Attorney Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment:
The Beauty Lounge Celebrates One Year Anniversary on Jan. 28
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Chamber Announces The Artificers Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala to celebrate the launch of The Artificers, T.E. Freeman Studio & Kate Freeman Studio at 8 N. National Ave. in the Downtown Historic District on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The ribbon cutting and remarks will take place at 5:45pm and the gala will follow from 6 to 9pm. Light refreshments will be offered. The gala will feature art from Trent and Kate Freeman as well as some of their house artists that will be with them on a regular basis. This long-awaited event will kick off the opening of the art gallery and hosting of art classes and workshops that will be held in the teaching studio.
Classes and workshops will start February 1st, and those interested can sign up for emails at their website theartificers.com and always be the first to know what’s being offered. The Gallery will also periodically feature master artists who will teach workshops about their art.
Trent & Kate will also be conducting a silent auction of some exclusive pieces of artwork as well as a special announcement, regarding the artwork. Only those in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase these pieces.
The Freeman’s recently moved to Bourbon County from Kansas City after selling their home and studio. Trent has been a mixed media sculptor for 26 years and received his Undergraduate in Fine Art from Emporia State University. Kate Freeman is a ceramist and acrylic painter as well as the marketing and day to day management of the studio. The Freeman’s have been restoring the Hammons’ Real Estate building and are planning to continue the restoration and have their residence in the upper level. The Freeman’s are glad to be part of the Fort Scott community and are excited and encouraged by the amount of support they have received from fellow business owners and residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding areas.
The galleries first artists will include; Kenny Felt- photography, Tim Kienzle- copper jewelry, Erin Shevling- pottery, Dianne Miller- glass, Kristin Girard- electroforming jewelry, Kristan Hammond- photography, Rachel Painter- painting, Amy Smith- mixed media, and “Forged in Fire” Champion, Ryan DeMott- Bladesmith.
Chamber members and the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting and gala event this Saturday. The Artificers look forward to a festive evening by suggesting cocktail attire or nice dress. Although the event is free, those attending are requested to RSVP under the event on fortscott.com or email [email protected].
Chamber Coffee at the River Room Event Center on Jan. 26
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Obituary of James Belknap Jr.
James Hargraves Belknap, Jr., 84, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, January 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 3, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of James Hargraves Belknap, Sr. and Thelma Francine (Warwick) Belknap.
James graduated from Chetopa High School in 1956, and served in the US Army as a Radar Technician from 1958 until 1960. He was a Press Operator for Ennis Business forms from 1984 until retiring in 2003. He owned and operated Bronson Locker in Bronson, Kansas from 1974 until 1984, and Jim’s Lawn Mower Service and Repair for twenty years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Chetopa, Kansas, a Lifetime Member of the Columbus Masonic Lodge, and a former member of the Bronson Ruritan.
James is survived by a son, Joseph Allen Belknap (Anita), of Chetopa, Kansas; two daughters, Deborah Kaye Fouts (Dean), of Mound Valley, Kansas, and Kimberly Diane Roberts (Tom), of Fort Scott; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert H. Belknap, and a sister, Thelma Sue DeMent.
Following cremation, Darren McColm will conduct graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Oswego City Cemetery in Oswego, Kansas, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.