9:45-10:15-Commissioners consider and take action on any and all questions or issues which may arise regarding the law enforcement project.
10:30-Solid Waste Resolution
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
12:00-1:30-Commissioner are gone to lunch
1:30-Clint Anderson
2:30-Employee Handbook
Justifications for Executive Session:
· Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
· Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
· Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
· Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
· Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
· Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Final results of the 2017 General Election were made with 1,501 out of 11,667 voters making the calls.
Fort Scott City Commission: Robert Nichols, 650; JoLynne Mitchell, 565; Cheryl Adamson, 451. The top three candidates in votes were declared the winners.
Mayor of Bronson: Alan Stewart, 58; Lee Roy Whitcomb, 20.
Mayor of Fulton: No filings; Misty Adams was declared the winner with 11 write-in votes.
Mayor of Mapleton: No filings; Ronald Burton Jr. was declared the winner with 3 votes out of 7 write-in votes.
Mayor of Redfield: Clarence Ed Guss, 20. There were 13 write-in votes.
Mayor of Uniontown: Larry Jurgensen was declared the winner with 19 write-in votes out of 26.
City Council of Bronson: Clearsia Botts, 65; Geraldine Reeder, 61; Michael Stewart, 51; write-in winner is Joshua Marlow, 46; Charlotte Stewart, 43. The top five candidates in votes were declared the winners.
City Council of Fulton: All were write-in candidates: Robert Durbin, 11; Larry Paddock, 11; Stuart Cook, 11; Michael Clooney, 8 and Phillip Gratton, 4.
City of Redfield Council: Kirby Martin, 31; Mike Beerbower, 30; Richard Smith, 25; Clarence Ed Guss, 20; Wilma Graham, 17.
City Council of Mapleton: Both were write-in winners: Homer Wisdom, 3; Mike Blevins, 2.
City of Uniontown Council: Jess Ervin, 12; Amber Kelly, 11.
USD 234 Position 4: David Stewart received 723 over Geoff Southwell with 431.
USD 235 Position 4: Brian Stewart, 243.
USD 234 Position 5: Gary Billionis, 947.
USD 235 Position 5: Mike Mason, 242.
USD 234 Position 6: Jamie Armstrong, 981.
USD 235 Position 6: Tyler Martin, 256.
Southwind Extension District: Terry Williams received 1,170 over Ethan Holly, 783.
Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees: The top three candidates were declared the winners: John Bartelsmeyer, 1,170; Tina Rockhold, 923; Liz Meyer, 689.
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (November 1, 2017) – Fall report cards are in and Mercy Hospital Fort Scott earned a grade A for keeping patients safe.
The Leapfrog Groupjust released its fall 2017 Hospital Safety Grades, which score hospitals on how safe they keep their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. More than 2,600 U.S. general acute-care hospitals were assigned scores and only 832 received an A (32 percent of those surveyed).
“Providing safe care for our community is a high priority for the co-workers at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott,” said President Reta Baker. “The attention to careful hand washing and processes compliance has led our facility into its second year of having a zero percent C-Difficile (C-diff) infection rate. C-diff is an infection often associated with hospital stays. Use of the bar-coding system for medication administration has facilitated a remarkably low error rate.”
“Additionally, the electronic health record has been key to accurate and clear communication across the continuum of care resulting in excellent quality outcomes for our patients. Full credit for our Leapfrog ‘A’ rating goes to the physicians and co-workers who have any part in providing care to our patients.”
“We’re always focused on providing the highest quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Keith Starke, Mercy chief quality officer. “The work done by our co-workers to earn top grades for quality is critical to our patients and noticed by organizations such as Leapfrog that rank hospitals across the country.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. It is updated every six months, once in the fall and once in the spring.
Using 30 evidence-based measures of patient safety, The Leapfrog Group calculated a numerical score for all eligible hospitals in the U.S. The numerical score was then converted into one of five letter grades: A, B, C, D or F. Read more about Leapfrog scoring here.
The FSCC Meats Judging Championship Team: Zach Wood, Zach Steed, Reba Colin, Ryan Malone, Jacob Martin, Rachel Gold, and Coach Jenilee Martin. Taken from the FSCC Facebook page.
Celebrates champs
The Fort Scott Community College Meats Judging Team will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 16 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus.
The team is the 2017A-Division National Champion Meats Judging Team.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and our coach, Jenilee Martin,” FSCC President Alysia Johnston said. “They represent us well. In the last four years, they have won it three times.”
“This was a good bunch,” Coach Jenilee Martin said. “They went through a lot of adversity and came out with a good year.”
Changes: Martin To Resign
Martin, the three-time national championship coach of the team will be resigning December 20, according to Kassie Fugate-Cate, director of strategic communication at FSCC.
She will take a position with the Kansas State Extension Office in Hill City, after working at FSCC for four years, Martin told FortScott.Biz.
“I’ve worked with a lot of great people here,” Martin said. “I came back to FSCC because they cared about their students and the opportunities they give the students.”
“Students, faculty, and staff have taught me a lot of lessons,” she said. “It’s been a fun go.”
“We are saddened that she is going, but we know she’ll be successful wherever she goes,” President Johnston said.
Martin was also a one-half time admissions representative in addition to her coaching duties.
Johnston said the position to replace Martin will change when advertised, from a recruiter to an advisor position.
Changes: FSCC Hires New Administration Employees
Fort Scott Community College recently hired Kassie Fugate-Cate as the newly created position of Director of Strategic Communication. Previously she was an admissions representative at FSCC. In addition, she will remain as Student Activities Coordinator. She started November 6 in her new position. Cate is a resident of Pittsburg.
“We combined positions to use our resources as efficiently as we can,” President Johnston said. “Kassie is getting her masters in public relations.”
Kassie Fugate-Cate is the new FSCC Director of Strategic Communications.
Amanda Downing is a new admissions representative, taking the prior position filled by Fugate-Cate. She started November 13.
Amanda Downing is a new FSCC Admissions Representative.
Also new to the administration at FSCC is Jordan Underwood who is the financial aid assistant that started this semester. Underwood hales from Crestline.
Jordan Underwood is the new FSCC Financial Aid Assistant.
Submitted by Carla Nemecek, Southwind Extension District
A critical date is quickly approaching for landowners who wish to terminate their leases with their tenants.
According to the Kansas Farm Lease Law, notice to terminate a farm lease must be given in writing at least 30 days prior to March 1, and must fix the termination date of the tenancy of March 1. This applies to both pasture and crop leases.
If there is a fall seeded crop, such as wheat currently planted, the lease is terminated the day harvest is completed or August 1, whichever comes first. This only applies to the portion of the land that has been seeded to a fall crop. Notice must still be made 30 days prior to March 1, stating the termination date as March 1, on land seeded to fall crops.
The same is true if a tenant has either worked the ground or prepared it with normal farming practices, but has not yet planted a fall crop before receiving notice. But, if the landlord gives notice before the tenant prepares the ground for the planting of a fall crop, the lease ends on March 1.
The best way to serve a notice of termination is by registered mail as the tenant must sign a receipt for the notice. If the notice is given by mail, it must be done by certified or registered mail. When service is by registered mail, it is important that the landowner keep the return receipt for proof of notice of termination.
Death of a landowner or sale of the land does not terminate an oral lease; the new owners must follow the terms of the lease.
The only exception to the deadline of 30 days prior to March 1, is written leases signed by both parties which state that the termination date is otherwise; in this case, a notice of tenancy termination is not required. In the case of a written lease, the landlord and tenant can set any start and termination date they want.
If you would like more information concerning the Kansas Farm Lease Law please contact any of the Southwind Extension District Offices, or visit www.agmanager.info.
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, age 78, former resident of Fort Scott and more recently of Kansas City, Mo., died, Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the Highland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
She was born, August 25, 1939, in Ghent, N.Y., the Daughter of Nathaniel Johnson and Marion Gangloff Johnson. Mary was an LPN and worked in Hospitals in Kansas and Missouri, later Mary and her daughter had a house cleaning business. She was Member of the Community Christian Church and went on a Mission trip to Mexico. She loved to socialize and spend time with her family. Mary enjoyed reading, helping others, crocheting and watching animals.
Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Thebo and husband Richard of Kansas City, Mo.; a son Scott Nolan; grandson Jeremy Gagnon, I, and Wife Diana; great-grandson, Jeremy Gagnon, II; two brothers, Arthur Johnson of Rutland, Vt., and Cassius Johnson of Pittsfield, Mass.; a sister Peggy Fargo of Virginia; she was preceded in death by her parents.
There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Carriage house. Memorials are suggested to the Mary Johnson Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Tina Lee Banwart, age 31, of Fort Scott, Kan., went Home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She lost her battle of cancer to win the victory into eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born at home on March 29, 1986, in Gridley, Ill., in the very house where her great grandfather was born in 1906. She married Tyler Banwart on August 8, 2004.
Survivors include her husband, Tyler; three daughters Talya, Nadia and Cecelia Banwart; her parents Roger and Darleta (Marti) Gramm (Lexington, Ill.); two sisters Tara Wettstein (Gridley, Ill.), and Traci Wettstein (Chicago, Ill.); her special brother Tyler (Morton, Ill.); three nephews Ben, Miles and Chance Wettstein (Gridley, Ill.); one niece Katja Wettstein (Chicago, Ill.); grandparents Delores Marti, and Ron and Ann Daughterty, all of Gridley, Ill. Tina would also want to include, as her family, all her precious Banwart relatives who so lovingly embraced her.
Tina gave her heart to Jesus on August 9, 1998, and began a lifetime of selfless service in God’s kingdom. She graduated her home school education in 2003 and commenced her nursing degree; first at Heartland Community College in Normal, Ill., and completing the degree in Kansas. She served as a nurse at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital until the birth of their first child in 2008. Tina continued to serve in volunteer positions at Fort Scott Christian Heights, local cooking classes, and many Bible studies. More recently she worked part time at the family HairBow Center business. Everywhere she considered opportunities to shine the light of Christ. But her greatest joy was loving her little girls and watching them grow into the amazing image of her own gorgeous spirit.
Tina’s passion was the Word of God. She read, studied and memorized much scripture to inspire and share to others its Truth. Her radiant smile and gentle spirit touched countless individuals; where only now in heaven she is realizing its full impact.
She will be greatly missed, but Tina’s desire would be for all to take the torch of Jesus and shine on until we are all reunited in Heaven forever.
Well done thou good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:23
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Community Christian Church, 1919 Horton, Fort Scott. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 Friday evening at the church. Memorials are suggested to Fort Scott Christian Heights and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (Nov. 9, 2017) — Mercy Hospital Fort Scott will host a Diabetes Support Group on Monday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in the McAuley Conference Center. The session topic is “Diabetes Medications: A look at what’s new in the treatment of diabetes.”
Patty Ryan, Mercy R.N., a diabetes educator, will lead the discussion and share details about options that may work for you.
The support group is open to the public. No registration is required and family members are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
To learn more about this topic or other important information regarding managing diabetes, join the Mercy Diabetes Support Group. The group meets the third Monday of every other month. Mark your calendar for meeting dates of 2018: January 15; March 19; May 21; July 16; and September 17.
For more information, contact Patty Ryan, R.N., at 620-223-8412.
A vendor from the 2016 Fall Extravaganza talks with a customer.
Bourbon County residents are invited to attend the annual VIP Fall Extravaganza, a one-stop shopping, and dining experience, according to Fort Scott Middle School VIP President Stephanie George.
The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 20 at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. Twelfth Street.
“We make about $1000-1500 each year on this particular fundraiser,” George said. ” Combined with other fundraisers our parent organization has been able to help the middle school pay for lots of things over the years: laptops, iPad carts, other technology including software like Accelerated Reader and Flocabular, gift cards for teachers to purchase classroom supplies, microwaves for our students to use at lunchtime, an annual donation to Lori Nelsen’s sewing / textiles classes to purchase fabric and other materials for students who can’t afford them, an annual donation to the School Wellness Committee that works to better student and faculty wellness, and much more.”
Baked goods for Thanksgiving dinner, holiday gifts, holiday music, and a quick meal are some of the items that can be purchased.
Wreaths Across America will have a booth this year. It is a way to honor a family member or another local veteran with the purchase of a wreath for soldiers graves at Fort Scott National Cemetery during the Christmas season.
As an added incentive this year, any district employee who attends the Fall Extravaganza will have a chance to win one of four $25 cash prizes! The lucky winners will be drawn at the end of the evening (need not be present at 8 p.m. to win).
Free childcare will be available.
Participating this year are vendors:
A2Z Photography / Jana Butcher, American Doll Clothes / Janice Robb, Baby Hats, Blankets and Towel Toppers / Jayne F. Cooper, Baked Goods / Community of Christ. Baskets / Jacy Ermel, Bath Salts and Baked Goods / Marianna Daugherty, BBQ Dinner / Washington Workshop, Beaded Crosses and Christmas Décor / Linda Carpenter, Bids & Dibs / Angela Simon, Brandazzle Dezynes / Brandi Spainhoward, Cinnamon Rolls and More / Class of 2018 Parents, Crack Corn, Jams, jellies / Carol Bingesser and Clara Schofield.
Cutee Tutee Boutique / Alisa Nolan, Damsel in Defense / Cherri Burlingame, Farm Toys and Vintage Décor / William and Judy Wallis, Fishing Lures / Russell Hughes, FSMS Technology Products / Adam Feagins, Funky Junktiques / Jennifer Cox.
Gold Canyon / Tina Schilling, Homemade Pumpkin Rolls / Carmen Owen, Home Sewn Items / Micki Kraft, Jewelry and Photographs / Hugh and Janet Huffman, JP Custom Leather / Jim Pruitt.
K & J Blessed & Broken / Kellie Jackson, Kinede’s Mary Kay / Kinede Houdashelt, Little Luxuries LLC / Lynn A. Chaney, Local Book Authors / Joyce Love and Carol Russell, Locust Hill Lamanchas / Sue Reinecke, LuLaRoe Clothing / Victoria Forester.
Magnabilities / Melinda and Stephanie Miller, Maid in Marmaton / Stacey Atkins, Mixed Media Mosaics / Cindi Lipe, Monat Natural Hair Care / Barbara Baugher, Plain Jane’s Soap / Heather Mace and Pamela Walters, Pruvit / Brandi Pitts, Redbud Farms and Nurseries / Tara Allen.
Rodan & Fields / Brandi Pitts and Jena Russell, Scentsy / Geri Vincent, SeneGence Company (Lip Sense) / Rochelle Casner, Shirt Shack / Billy Webster, Sisters Craft Creations / Betty Haynes, Sugar Cookies / Lori Nelsen and Rosemary Harris, Sunshine Boutique / Georgia Brown.
TFI Family Services / Libby Hayden, The Lavender Patch / Betsy Reichard, The Woodworking Dude / Shawn LaSota, Tourtillott Creations / Jenny Tourtillott, Tupperware / Kelly Hall, Unique and Useful Crafts / Ann Tebbets and Ruth Hawkins, Usborne Children’s Books / Elise Herman.
Walker’s Bakery / Jessie Combs and Leeta Walker, WellSpring Acres / Penny Moore, Wolfe Country Creations / Tena Tyler, Wreaths Across America / Schery Rupprecht, Young Living / Suzanne Griffin, Younique / Bridget McGilbray.
· Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
· Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
· Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
· Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
· Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
· Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Around the county today, several programs to honor area military veterans were given by school children.
St. Mary’s Catholic School presented an outside ceremony Friday afternoon for veterans.
Kindergarten through fifth-grade students gathered outside near the school’s flagpole to sing patriotic songs, say the pledge of allegiance, say a prayer for the veterans and then gave each veteran who attended a piece of artwork they had made.
St. Mary’s Elementary School Music Teacher, Mrs. Gorman, introduces the students to the attendees of their tribute to veterans.The pledge of allegiance is recited by the students and the audience attending the presentation honoring veterans.Students point to the American flag as part of the song “It’s A Grand Old Flag.”Fifth-grade students at St. Mary’s thank veterans for their service during the ceremony at the school’s flagpole Friday afternoon.Students sing patriotic songs while veterans that attended the ceremony stand at the flagpole.
Students present artwork and some hugs to veterans who attended the tribute ceremony Friday afternoon at St. Mary’s Catholic School.
