Monthly Archives: October 2018

Obituary

Obituary of Arttie Roe Vilmer

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Arttie Roe Vilmer, age 73, resident of Fulton, KS, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

She was born January 20, 1945, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Jesse Boyd Toney and Georgia Roe Houdashelt Toney.

Arttie worked most of her life as a seamstress.

She married Bill Vilmer on October 4, 1982, in Miami, OK. He preceded her in death in December 2012.

She enjoyed painting and fishing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Carmen Beckford and husband Randy, Fulton, KS; a son, Ken Reagan, Oswego, KS; a sister, Jobell Davis and husband Melvin, Mulberry, KS; 7 grandchildren, Cheyene Jones, Autumn Curtis, Adam Reagan, Harley Reagan, Carissa Jones, Sawyer Edwards, and Heidi Crowder; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by her parents.

There was cremation. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Government

Agenda For the Bourbon County Commission Oct. 9

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: October 9th, 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

10:00-10:15-Letter for Diehl Banwart

10:30-10:45-Delwin Mumbower-EMS Services

11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks

Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney client relationship-40 min.

Tax Sale-10 min.

NRP-10 min.

Update on Health Care issues-20 min.

12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch

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

Area News

American Legion Post 25 Upcoming Events:

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October 9. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 904.553.1848 to schedule an appointment.

 

October 9. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps.

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She is not allowed to complete your forms for you, but rather provide guidance and directions in pursuing your claims. She will meet with you at other times by emailing her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

 

October 11. No Post 25 Color Guard meeting.

 

October 16. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 904.553.1848 to schedule an appointment.

 

October 16. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps.

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She is not allowed to complete your forms for you, but rather provide guidance and directions in pursuing your claims. She will meet with you at other times by emailing her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

 

October 20. Saturday. An organizational meeting for Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron. Sons and grandsons of current or deceased Legion members are eligible to join the SAL. Sons and grandsons of honorably discharged Veterans are eligible to join as well.

 

SAL membership eligibility can be confusing as I cannot join the SAL because I am a Veteran. My SAL eligibility is through my grandfather’s military service in World War 1. My sons and grandsons can join the SAL because of my military service.

 

We will be meeting downstairs in Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall at 10 am to charter the unit.

 

The Sons of the American Legion are part of the American Legion family. More information about the SAL is available at https://www.legion.org/sons

 

This is an opportunity for the sons and grandsons of Veterans to honor their Veteran ancestor while giving back to the community.

 

Please reply to this email if I can count on you to join the SAL.

 

October 25. Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 members.

 

November 9 – 11. Veterans weekend in Fort Scott.

November 9. Friday evening, 5 pm:  Reception @ Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave.

November 9. Saturday, 10 am:  Veterans Day Program @ Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.

November 10. Saturday, 12 – 4 PM. “A Gathering of Veterans” at VFW Post 1165 for fellowship and camaraderie.

November 10. Saturday, 5 pm:  Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Fort Scott.  All Veterans are encouraged to participate. Transportation will be available for those unable to walk in the parade.

November 10. Saturday, 7 pm:  1800’s Grand Ball @ Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.
Click here to purchase Grand Ball tickets online,
or purchase in person at the Chamber or over the phone at 620-223-3566.

November 11. Sunday, 9 am:  Veterans Church Service @ Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton St.

November 11. Sunday, 11 am:  Veterans Day Service @ US National Cemetery No. 1, 900 E. National Ave.

November 11. Sunday, 12pm:  Lunch @ VFW, 1745 S. National Ave.

Carl Jowers, Commander

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25

Government, Kansas

Flags At Half-Staff Oct. 7

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Governor Jeff Colyer orders flags flown at half-staff on

Sunday, Oct. 7 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

 

Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sun-up to sun-down on Sunday, Oct. 7 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

 

“Firefighters perform acts of heroism each day, some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our communities,” said Governor Colyer. “We owe them our gratitude, our respect, our remembrance.”

 

On Oct. 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring the American flag to be lowered to half-staff on all federal buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters in conjunction with the annual observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service held each year in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

 

To receive email alerts when the Governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit http://governor.ks.gov/subscribe-to-flag-honors to subscribe.

 

Bourbon County

Safehouse Crisis Center Serves Fort Scott Victims of Violence and Stalking

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Vicky Polen, Safehouse Crisis Center Victim Advocate, speaks to the Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition members, Wednesday. Seated is Billie Jo Drake, coalition chairwoman.

Safehouse Crisis Center, Pittsburg, has served 33 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking that come from Bourbon County.

“It’s important that everybody be aware of these issues,” Vicky Polen, a victim advocate with the center told the Bourbon  County Inter-Agency Coalition members during its’ monthly meeting.

Thirty-three might not seem like a big number, she said. “But we spent 433 hours with them.”

The crisis center serves Southeast Kansas.

From statistical data on the center’s website these are the numbers of the services that have been given from the center:  550- Hotline calls,  297-Victims were Sheltered, 857-Total Agency Victims Served (Unduplicated), 10,912-Peer Counseling Meetings, 769-Support Groups, 1,019- Safety Plans, 329-Court Advocacy, 248-Presentations to 10,023 Public and Professional Individuals, 216-Served through Child Exchange and Visitation Center, 776-Personal Advocacy.

For more information:

http://safehousecrisiscenter.org

The coalition meets the first Wednesday in the basement of the First Baptist Church at noon.

Members present during the meeting are allowed to tell what is happening and what services are offered from their agencies. A previously selected speaker presents a program on their agency. This month it was Vicky Polen of Safehouse. The November 7 speaker will be Mandi H-Woods, Kansas Children’s Service League.
Uncategorized

Inspire Kids To Do

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Jennifer K. Terrell District Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development Southwind District – Erie Office 620-244-3826

This country was built by doers. For more than 100 years, 4-H has been a part of that growth, always empowering youth to speak through action. And by doing so, helping kids to develop their skills and the communities around them.

But what if across our country we could apply this idea to all youth by growing a culture and generation of doers?

What if we can help kids grow the life skills they need by creating the life experiences that inspire them to Do: To do well, do good, do over, do amazing, do STEM, do healthy, do differently.

What if you can spark change and impact for millions of kids, support your community and create value for your company by inspiring a Movement with just one phrase.

INSPIRE Kids to Do.

Become a part of this great organization today! Contact Jennifer K. Terrell, District 4-H Youth Development Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District by calling 620-244-3826 or emailing [email protected]. The Southwind District covers the counties of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce

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5-6 15th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration

Click here to view more information about the event.
5
Manufacturing Day in Fort Scott including tours of Labconco, Niece and Peerless as well as FSCC John Deere & Welding Schools. 8am-1pm. Complimentary breakfast and/or lunch.

Click here  for more information about this event.
5-6
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
5-6
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
5
YPL First Friday Luncheon – Young Professional’s League of Bourbon Co – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm. Open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization.
5
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm. This week’s featured artist: Blues guitarist Lem Sheppard @ 6 pm.
6
Elks Christmas Baskets Golf Tournament – 4 Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 10:30am registration, 11:00am Shotgun start.

Lunch will be provided and you may call the lodge to sign up at 620-223-5821
6
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
6
Fall Festival hosted by Care to Share – Simmons Farm, 2484 Limestone Rd, 10am-4pm

Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Pictures, Train Ride, Face Painting, Bounce House, Beautiful mums, and more.

This year, featuring: “Devon Masonic Lodge #92”,  in conjunction with the “Kansas Masonic Foundation” and “KU Med Center”, who will be sponsoring a “Free Cancer Screening Clinic” at  this year’s 12th annual Care To Share Fall Festival on October 6th, 2018!!

Plan to join us there and let us care and share with YOU too!!
6
FSHS Royal Tea for Young Princes and Princesses – Fort Scott High School Commons, 1005 S. Main St., 4-6pm

You may click here  for more information about the event.
8
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
8
USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 5:30-6:30pm.
9
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
9 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
9
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm (weekly).
9
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
9
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 7-8pm.
10
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Bingo cards, the caller and coffee provided. Prizes by Fort Scott Recreation Commission. (Free)
10
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
10
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm.
10
 Living with Alzheimer’s Early Stage – For Individuals with Alzheimer’s – Mercy Hospital, 12:30-1:30pm.
10 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
10 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
11 Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Labconco celebrating 30 years in Fort Scott.

Location: 2500 Liberty Bell Rd.
11 Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
11 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
11 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
11 Bourbon County Republican Meeting – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 7-8pm.
12-13
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
12-13 50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
12 Tigers on the Move Color Run at Riverfront Park – Riverfront Park, 5-6:30pm

Contact Chris Sather at Winfield Scott School for more information about the event.
12 Hole in the Wall Liquor Store Grand Opening – 124 E. Wall St., 5:30-7pm

Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 6pm. There will be samples, snacks, and door prize giveaways.
12
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm.
13
“Kansas Fins & Feathers 2018” at Timber Hills Lake Ranch, FREE hunting activities for youth and adults.  See flyer below for more details!
13
Harveyfest Ag Alumni Event – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds.
13
Tri-Yak-A-Thon Race – Kayak, Canoe, Bike – Gunn Park Trails, 1010 Park Ave., 9am-2pm.
Get your team of 3 together, or do the race alone or with a partner.
13 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
13 Jazz Night at Crooner’s Lounge with the Gary Thompson Band – Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St., 6-9pm

Call 620-224-9787 to make a reservation.
14 Community Book Club – Nevada, MO, time TBA.
15
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
15 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm.
15 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm.
16 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
16 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
16 Community Bingo – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm. Residents and the public are invited to attend.
16 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm.
16 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
16
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm.
17
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
17
Holiday Google Live Stream Holiday Party hosted by the Chamber – “Drive A Holiday Shopping Rush For Your Business” – Papa Don’s, 11am-12pm

You may click here for more information or to register for the event.
17
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
17
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
17
 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
18-20
Ty Evans Horsemanship/Mulemanship Clinic – Uniontown Saddle Club Arena, 20 miles W. of Fort Scott on Highway 54.  Level one clinic at 9am-12pm, Level two clinic at 1pm-4pm.
Contact Cassie Lawrence: 620-719-6829 for information.
18
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.

Location: Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building.
18
Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
18
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
18
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
Save the Date:
October 19th-21st – Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 2018
October 19th – Friendship Soup Lunch
October 20th – Alumni Rodeo at Fort Scott
Community College
October 22nd – Election Candidates Forum
October 26th – Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tour
Click here for full events listing on our website.
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Hole In The Wall Opens Oct. 12

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The Hole in the Wall Liquor Store, at Wall and Scott Street September 2018..

HOLE IN THE WALL GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Hole in the Wall Liquor Store in their new location of 124 E. Wall St. in Downtown Fort Scott. The event will take place Friday, October 12th from 5:30 to 7 pm with the Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 6 pm. There will be samples, snacks, and door prize giveaways.

Owners Roy & Jody Hoener sought a new location for their liquor store in Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District and after receiving a CDBG Grant (Community Development Block Grant) renovated the dilapidated building at the corner of Wall and Scott streets.

Hole in the Wall Liquor Store originally opened on Oak Street in the mid-1980’s by Roy’s mother Connie Hoener and her father Roy Louderman. Roy Hoener has since taken ownership of the business and he and Jody look to a successful future with the new location and loyal customers.

The Hoener’s would like to recognize those who completed the building redevelopment including:
Exterior: Hofer & Hofer & Associates, Inc., Ag Engineering, R II Concrete, Casper Enterprises, LLC, Peerless Products, Tanner Beckham & Dennis Speer, Murphy Roofing; Interior: Great Expectations, Geiger Plumbing, KTK Electric, Miles Woodworking, Ruddick’s Furniture, Terry Kirby, Perry Cannon.

For more information please contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566.

Opinion

Miss God’s Will For Your Life? By Patty LaRoche

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Sometimes I question if I missed God’s will for my life. What if the choices I made were not God’s best for the Kingdom? I mean, what if God really wanted me to become a lawyer who would fight for those who had been incorrectly incarcerated? I do like to argue and to be a hero, so maybe that was the direction I was to take. Or what if I should have been a horse trainer? How could someone love horses like I do and not use that passion? Then there always is the paramedic profession. Granted, I once performed the Heimlich on a lady who, as it turned out, wasn’t choking, but perhaps I could redeem myself.

Do you ever waste your time with such senseless questions? Paul, a “servant of God,” certainly had the opportunity to do just that. In Acts 16: 6-8, Luke writes this:

Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.  When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.  So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Did you catch it, or did you blow right past it like I did the first dozen times I read it? This is not a leisurely stroll on the local jogging trail. Historians write that Paul’s journey involved thousands of miles of walking, all while trying to figure out what God wanted him to do. I’m frustrated, just thinking about it. Then we come to verse nine:

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”  After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Hooray! Celebration time! Finally, a clear direction from God. Strap on your worn-out sandals, Paul. God has plans for you and your friends to tell others about His Son. You soon will be able to sit around a few campfires and share your faith!

Uh, maybe not. Time (perhaps weeks) goes by with no clear opportunity. In fact, the only significant occurrence in scripture is the appearance of a fortune teller who keeps irritating Paul and his companions. No doubt his nerves are a little frayed when he says to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” Which it does.

Good, spiritual move, Paul… until that is, the locals take exception to this exorcism, drag Paul and Silas before the city officials, strip them, “severely” flog them, bind them in chains and throw them into the inner dungeon of the prison. Now, if I’m Silas, I’m going to be looking for a new BFF, and if I’m Paul, I’m going to be throwing a hissy fit to God. And I’m definitely going to be questioning if I missed God’s call on my life.

Not on their eternal radar.

Verse 25-26: And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bands were loosed.

Read the rest of Acts 16. Because of this incarceration, the jailer (and his family) become Christians, and soon a solid Christian community is formed.

We, like Paul, never know how God is using us, but one thing is for certain. No matter what our circumstances, no matter what job we have or the spouse we have chosen or where we live or what problems we are dealing with, God can use us. And if our life isn’t working out like we originally thought it would?

Paul has the answer.

Praise God!

Fort Scott

Former Gov. Carlin Will Speak On Rural Health in Fort Scott

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Former Gov. John W Carlin will make a stop in Fort Scott on Tuesday, October 9. 
He has been speaking with Kansans about the future of rural health care. His visit comes just days after Mercy Hospital announced it will be closing its doors in Fort Scott.
Carlin was elected Governor of Kansas in 1978 and served two terms. Prior to that, he was Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. He currently teaches at Kansas State University in Manhattan and is not running for office.
Jeff Sweetser and Kate Emmett-Sweetser will host a reception for Carlin at 10:30 a.m. at 116 South Main Street. The public is invited.