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Monthly Archives: August 2018
Governor’s Energy Conference Oct. 11-12
Registration Opens for 2018 Kansas Governor’s Energy Conference
Registration is now open for the 2018 Kansas Governor’s Energy Conference, which will be held October 11 and 12 in Manhattan.
“Our state’s energy sector has brought billions of dollars of capital investment and thousands of quality jobs to Kansas,” said Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. “We remain committed to supporting energy producers in Kansas and delivering a high-quality workforce to fill these key positions. The Kansas Governor’s Energy Conference brings leaders in the Kansas energy industry together to explore opportunities for expanding oil, gas and renewable energy in Kansas.”
WHAT: The day-and-half conference will feature three general sessions and several breakout sessions focusing on wind generation, community initiatives, solar, transportation innovations, biofuels and energy storage. Visit http://www.kansascommerce.gov/energyconference for an overview of the 19thAnnual Program including Tim Unruh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy.
WHERE/WHEN: 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. October 11, and 8 a.m. – noon October 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. Third Street, Manhattan. Exhibits are open 9:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. October 11 and 8 a.m. – noon October 12. A reception is planned from 4:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. on October 11.
REGISTRATION INFO: A complete itinerary and online registration is available at http://www.kansascommerce.gov/energyconference. Early bird registration is available for $100 per person through September 19. Regular registration is $125 and is effective September 20.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan. For more information about reserving a room, call (785) 532-9116 and reference the Kansas Energy Conference. The rate is $112.
New Playground Equipment At Winfield Scott Elementary
Jayton Johnson, 2 years old, and his sister, Joci Johnson, 6, play on the new musical instrument equipment at the Winfield Scott Elementary School east playground on Monday.
New playground equipment was installed at the school last week with a $10,000 grant from a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant.
Two handicapped accessible swings, musical instruments, soccer goals and a comet spinner were added to the school’s playgrounds.
Most of the additions were to the east playground.
In addition, a smaller grant from Blue Cross/Blue Shield was awarded for stencils, paint and some playground games, according to information provided by the school.
This evening, August 21, is the school’s open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda August 21
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
2nd Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: August 21st, 2018
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
9:45-10:00-Bobby Reed-Budget figures
10:00-10:30-Don Doherty-Insurance Quote
10:30-10:45-Commissioners to discuss Health Insurance
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney-client relationship-15 min.
Handbook-10 min.
NRP-5 min.
1:30-4:30-Commissioner to work on 2019 Budget
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
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports August 21
Click below for the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office daily reports. The office can be reached at (620) 223-2380.
Obituary Of Joycelyn Stogsdill
Joycelyn N. “Jo” Stogsdill, age 82, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Hospice House of Olathe in Olathe, Kansas.
She was born August 30, 1935, in Englewood, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie Newton Withrow and Doris Mae Crosby Withrow.
She married Billie Joe “Bill” Stogsdill on January 16, 1951, at Liberal, Kansas.
Jo had worked at both Foodtown and Safeway grocery stores in Ft. Scott, but was primarily a devoted wife and mother. She was an exceptional seamstress and made many of her daughters’ dresses. She liked to paint and do crafts. She also enjoyed reading and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Tennis was also a sport she enjoyed.
Survivors include three daughters, Debra Jo Butland and husband, Stephen, of Olathe, Kansas; Kim Green and husband, Steven, of Nixa, Missouri and Susan Farmer of Ft. Scott; and eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, John Withrow, and wife, Barbara, of Hutchison, Kansas.
Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on October 22, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Charlie Withrow, Jr and a sister, Sally Quesada Caffey as well as her beloved dogs, Chelsea and Mandy.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in cthe are 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.
Tree/Brush Dump Site Open Aug. 20-24 For Storm Debris
CITY OF FORT SCOTT NEWS RELEASE
August 20, 2018
The City’s tree and brush dump site will be open from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 20th through Friday, August 24th, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours will return to normal hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and normal hours will resume the following week. Residents are encouraged to take their tree damage from the recent storm to the brush dump.
If you have questions, call City Hall at 223-0550.
The site is located on North Hill Street, off of Wall Street, past the city’s animal shelter.
Ryan Metcalf: New Winfield Scott Focus Room Teacher
This is a series of features on new teachers in our community.
Ryan Metcalf is the new Focus Room Teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
Name: Ryan Metcalf
Title of position: Focus Room Teacher
Education: BS Physical Education and Recreation, Masters in Health and Human Performance from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: Six years teaching Physical Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, and General Education Courses at the college level with Pittsburg State University, Fort Scott Community College, and Crowder Colleg; K-8 Physical Education, 5-8 Science, and 5-6 Health last year for Westphalia Elementary.
Age: 32
Family: His wife, Courtney and he have two kids Emma, 3, and Mason, 1.
Affiliations:
Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, Kansas Association for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Why did you choose education as a career?
“Kids! Elementary students are the best group of people to work with! These kids are ready to learn and seeing them understand new material because of you is a great feeling. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
“Get to know the kids. Find out what their struggles are and how I can help them improve.”
Dane Cummings: New Ag Teacher/FFA Sponsor At FSHS
This is a series featuring new teachers in our community.
Dane Cummings is the new Fort Scott High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor.
Name: Dane Cummings
Position: Agriculture Teacher/FFA sponsor
Experience: First Year
Age: 24
Family: Roy Cummings and DeAnn Cambers
Affiliations: KAAE, KNEA, ACTE.
Why did you choose education as a career?
” Wanting to share my passion for agriculture with young people and being involved with the community and giving back to this community.”
What is the first priority in this new position?
“To familiarize myself with the students and the curriculum to make sure that my students are having success and getting the most from each class.”
Curtis Horton: New Fort Scott Scott High School Social Studies Teacher
This is part of a series of new teachers in our community.
Curtis Horton is the new social studies teacher at Fort Scott High School.
Name: Curtis Horton
Title: High school social studies teacher
Education: Masters of Education
Experience 27 years
Age 48
Family: Wife, Cetra, a son C.J., and daughter, Carley.
Affiliations Coaching football, basketball, and track.
Ken Hudiburg: New Fort Scott High School Science Teacher
This is part of a series of features of new teachers in our community.
Kenny Hudiburg is the new science teacher at Fort Scott High School.
Name: Kenny Hudiburg
Title: High School Science Instructor
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Biology
In Science Education for the past 25 years, as Middle School and High School Science for 11 years, the Lead Biology Instructor at Fort Scott Community College for the last 14 years.
Family: Married to Dr. Michelle Hudiburg, a professor in the Department of Education at Pittsburg State University. They have three children: Josh, the oldest is a Junior at Pittsburg State University; twin daughters, Dawna and Katherine, sophomores at FSHS.
Why did you choose an education career?
“I chose to go into education because I love teaching and working with students.”
Amber Malone: New Third-Grade Teacher At Eugene Ware Elementary
This is a part of a series featuring the new teachers in our community.
Amber Malone is a new third-grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.
Name: Amber Malone
Title of position: Third-grade teacher
Education: Graduated from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: Taught ten years in Missouri, but this is her first year in Kansas.
Age: 35
Family: Married with three sons.
Why did you choose education as a career?
” I was one of those people who always knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. My mom was a teacher and I wanted to fill that role as well. As I went through the school system, I had several teachers that made a huge impact on my learning and helped mold me to whom I am now. I want to be that same positive person that shows children they are worth every drop of blood, sweat, and tears. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
” My first priority is to smile at each child that comes into my classroom. Building a relationship with each of them will make this year more successful! My goal is to let them know I care about them and how hard I’m going to work to make each day, the best day yet!”