Monthly Archives: March 2019
Hedgehog.INK Book Sale to Support Tri-Valley Developmental Services
Gardening Books on the sale rack in front of the store-
Free for a donation to Tri-Valley Horticulture Therapy Program
- Bring the Book and your donation to the check out counter.
- We need to remove the book from our inventory system.
- Thank you for helping us support this worthwhile project.
Dick and Jan Hedges
Hedgehog.INK Upcoming Events
April, 2019 Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
March 26
6:00 p.m.
Joyce Love – Author Talk and Book Signing
Kansas Sunset
March 28 6:00 p.m.
Bourbon County Garden Club
Members and Guests
Hosted by
Hedgehog.INK!
Program:
For the love of
Gardening – Sheryl Bloomfield and Jan Hedges
April 1, 2019
Do be cool!
Kick off National
Poetry Month,
Stop by the bookstore to pick up an entry for the
Hedgehog poetry contest.
(National poetry month takes place each April and was introduced in 1996. Learn more by going to Poets.org)
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April 4 1:00 p.m.
Author Talk and Book Signing
Learn more about Sally and her different styles of writing (including poetry).
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April 13, 2019
Second Saturday Storytime
10:30 a.m.
With FSCC students
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April 13, 2019
Author Talk and Book Signing
Pastor George Proctor
You read his column every Saturday in the Fort Scott Tribune.
See him in person at
Hedgehog.INK! on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
A community of books for the community
April 18, 2019
Pocket Poem Day
Bring a poem in your pocket and share
with Hedgehog.INK! It can be an original or one you have always loved.
(We will post the poems in our window. Must be suitable for all ages.)
25% off Poetry, Classics, and Literature – all day
April 27-28
Civil War Weekend at Fort Scott National Historic Site
Check out our Civil War section with a number of recently added books.
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April 30
Poetry contest entries due by 5:00 p.m.
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May 7 6:00
Poetry Contest Reception
Winners Announced
Light Refreshments served
Grand Opening of Gordman’s March 20 at 5:30 p.m.
GORDMANS INVITES FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY TO GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Retailer to Donate $1,000 to Fort Scott High School
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (March 18, 2019) – Home décor retailer Gordmans, a division of Stage Stores, will debut a new department store in Fort Scott with a Grand Opening Celebration beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at 2400 S. Main Street. Gordmans offers bigger deals and smaller prices every day.
The new Fort Scott store is part of an exciting Gordmans Grand Opening Tour Celebration, which includes 38 brand new Gordmans stores opening this March across the country, and 67 current Gordmans stores joining in to celebrate Gordmans’ growth. In addition, Stage Stores plans to open an additional 36 new Gordmans stores in Summer 2019, which will total 141 Gordmans by end of 2019. Gordmans offers incredible deals on name brand merchandise and trend-right home décor, making the retailer a treasure trove of fun and unique finds.
At the Fort Scott Gordmans Grand Opening Celebration, guests will enjoy:
- Free Gift Plus Shopping Cards: The first 100 guests in line at the Grand Opening Celebration will receive a free gift and an opportunity to win a $50 gift card or $5 shopping card.
- Rewards Galore: Gordmans guests who enroll in Style Circle Rewards will enjoy incredible payback rewards, double-double points, a birthday gift and more.
- Gordmans Credit Card Savings: Gordmans’ guests who apply and are approved for a Gordmans credit card will receive 20 percent off their first day’s purchases.
In addition, as part of Gordmans’ commitment to Fort Scott, the retailer will donate $1,000 to Fort Scott High School.
Interview opportunities with Gordmans’ store manager will be available during the event and upon request (subject to availability).
Gordmans’ Fort Scott Store Details:
2400 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-1498
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Participants:
- Melinda Goff, Store Manager, Gordmans
- Jeanie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Scott
- Roberta Lewis, Student Council Sponsor, Fort Scott High School
About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values for apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. At the end of March 2019, the Company will operate in 42 states through 690 BEALLS, GOODY’S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES, and STAGE specialty department stores and 105 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com.
Bourbon County Attorney’s New Space
The Bourbon County County Attorney’s Office has moved.
The move took place following the departure of the old jail to the new jail facility last year. The Bourbon County Commissioners then reconfigured the courthouse, 210 S. National, moving most of the offices to the first floor of the facility.
The second floor was then designated as the county attorney’s office and the staff moved in October 2018.
Security is the main reason for the move.
“The second-floor office is for security,” said Judy Hood, senior legal secretary for Bourbon County Attorney Jacqui Spradling. “We had a KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) agent come and talk with the county attorney. He jumped over the counter, to show how vulnerable they were.”
Both the second and third floor of the courthouse have restricted access since the reconfiguration of the building.
In addition, there is faster access to the district courtrooms on the third floor of the Bourbon County Courthouse for the attorneys, Hood said.
There are three attorneys and three secretaries in the Bourbon County Attorney’s Office.
Jacqie Spradling is the Bourbon County Attorney, Tiana McElroy and Steve Stockard are the assistant county attorneys.
The three secretaries are Hood, Angel Wilson, and Staci Haynes.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports March 15-18
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 19
Save Your Tax Refund To Get Ahead
Ever feel like you can’t get ahead?
Saving at tax time may help you get started. Saving throughout the year can be tough. It may feel like every paycheck is spent before you get it. If that’s the case, you’re not alone.
Tax refunds may be the largest check you will receive all year, but used as unplanned bonuses. Refunds are an opportunity to commit saving a portion to improve your financial situation.
Get the Most Value from Your Tax Refund
- Pay down your debt. Use your refund for some much-needed debt relief. Pay off your credit card balance. If you have an outstanding balance on more than one credit card, try to pay off the smaller, high-interest rate balances first. That will free up more funds to put toward larger balances. You can apply your refund toward other debts, like a car loan or a home equity loan.
- Save for a rainy day. Why not give yourself an even bigger return on your tax refund by putting the money into a savings account, CD, or retirement fund? Your tax refund will continue to grow if you put it into savings or invest the money. It’s always helpful to have a savings account to draw from when a major car repair bill, medical emergency or other unexpected expense comes along. That way, you don’t have to borrow money and add to your debt-load.
- Consider your financial goals. Trying to save for a house or car down payment? Hope to contribute to your child’s college tuition? Consider applying your tax refund toward these goals. If you don’t yet have a set of short-term and long-term financial goals, put one together. You’ll be more conscientious about how you spend your refund or any other extra money that comes your way.
Remember, you work hard for your money and you deserve to enjoy a healthy financial lifestyle. Put some thought into how you use your tax refund. Making smart financial decisions is not always easy, but it will definitely benefit you and your family over the long term.
Joy Miller may be reached at [email protected] or 620-223-3720.
Gordmans Will Open March 20
STRIKE UP THE SAVINGS AT FORT SCOTT GORDMANS!
SHOPPERS INVITED TO FUN GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION MARCH 20
Retailer to Donate $1,000 to Fort Scott High School
Home décor retailer Gordmans, a division of Stage Stores, will debut a new department store in Fort Scott with a Grand Opening Celebration beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
Gordmans, to be located at 2400 S. Main Street, opens March 21 with its regular hours 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The new Fort Scott store is part of an exciting Gordmans Grand Opening Tour Celebration, which includes 38 brand new Gordmans stores opening this March across the country. In addition, the 67 current Gordmans stores are joining in to celebrate Gordmans’ incredible growth, based on shoppers loving the retailer’s bigger deals and smaller prices every day. As part of the festivities, the new and current Gordmans stores will be offering giveaways and other fun surprises.
Community members are invited to the Fort Scott Gordmans ribbon cutting, joining representatives from the City of Fort Scott and the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, before stepping inside the new store to discover the fun finds and exciting deals on home décor and more. Additionally that evening, as part of Gordmans’ commitment to Fort Scott, the retailer will donate $1,000 to Fort Scott High School.
- Free Gift Plus Shopping Cards: The first 100 guests in line at the Grand Opening Celebration will receive a free gift and an opportunity to win a $50 gift card or $5 shopping card.
- Rewards Galore: Gordmans guests who enroll in Style Circle Rewards will enjoy incredible payback rewards, double-double points, a birthday gift and more.
- Gordmans Credit Card Savings: Gordmans’ guests who apply and are approved for a Gordmans credit card will receive 20 percent off their first day’s purchases.
“Gordmans is excited to join the Fort Scott community. At Gordmans we create an exciting place where terrific deals and popular name brands are at every turn,” said Michael Glazer, President and CEO of Stage Stores. “Gordmans is among the best, with trend-right décor, fun accessories and seasonal items — all at values our guests love. We are committed to bringing our guests bigger deals and smaller prices — and with fresh new deliveries arriving weekly, there will always be something new to discover. Gordmans has deals like nowhere else.”
Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values for apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. At the end of March 2019, the Company will operate in 42 states through 690 BEALLS, GOODY’S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES, and STAGE specialty department stores and 105 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com.
Media Contact: Sydney Edens, 402-895-2552 ext. 312, [email protected]
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for March 19
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: March 19th, 2019
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
Consider request from City of Fort Scott to waive landfill fee for the demolition of Stout Building
9:45-10:15-Jeremiah Hill-Hard surface roads
10:30-11:00-Juvenile Placement
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Executive Session- Attorney Client Privilege-15 min.
Executive Session-Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel-15 min.
11:45-12:00-Ritters-Valuation notices
12:00-COMMISSIONER’S GONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY
Legislative Update By State Senator Caryn Tyson
March 15, 2019
K-12 School Funding, Senate Bill (SB) 142, was a point of controversy on the Senate floor. The bill is an attempt to satisfy the Kansas Supreme Court in the Gannon lawsuit. You may ask, “another K-12 funding increase”? Remember, over one billion dollars has been added to K-12 funding in the past two years. SB 142 would be another increase of over $90 million. At first, the plaintiffs agreed to the bill. Then they decided it wasn’t enough. They want a $360 million increase, the $90 million plus $270 million more. According to an article in the Wichita Eagle, John Robb, lead attorney for the school districts, said, “I agree the optics are terrible, but I can’t look the other way on the $270 million for schools because the optics may look bad.” The optics look terrible and the facts look even worse.
In the past ten years, K-12 funding has increased $1.7 billion! In the past twenty-five years, the number of full-time students has increased approximately 10%, the number of classroom teachers increased approximately 15%, while the number of managers increased approximate 36%, and other non-teacher positions increased approximately 40%. We must start looking at how the money is being spent and managed. Is the money getting to the classroom and the teachers? With the amount of money we pay for our schools, there should NOT be any teacher paying for supplies.
SB 142 allows the Court to continue appropriating from the bench without concern for our property taxpayers, infrastructure, prisons, and other obligations. The Kansas Constitution puts sole responsibility of appropriations with the Legislature and I will continue to stand against the Court’s Constitutional overreach. It was disappointing that more Senators chose to cave to the Court’s overreach. One Senator said, “this is my final offer”, as he voted Yes. I’ve heard that before and the schools and Court just keep coming back for more. The bill passed 32 to 8. I voted No.
Tax: SB 22 addresses the state tax increase that is a result of the 2017 the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Many states, including Kansas, should change their tax laws in order to avoid a state tax increase. The Senate passed SB 22 and sent it to the House. The House added additional tax legislation. The Senate voted 24 Yes and 16 No to accept the House changes. I voted Yes. The House additions to SB 22 lowered state sales tax on food by 1% and added an internet sales tax that requires out-of-state vendors to pay Kansas sales tax. SB 22 is now on the Governor’s desk. If the bill does not become law, individual taxpayers will have an estimated $50 million increase because they may not be able to itemize deductions and businesses will have an estimated $137 million tax increase if they bring overseas money to Kansas. Several other states have passed legislation avoiding a state tax increase, including our neighbors to the east – Missouri.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.
Caryn
New Medical Providers Coming To Fort Scott
New medical providers have been or will be added to the services that Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas will furnish to Fort Scott, according to Krista Postai, Chief Executive Officer.
Postai said the following have recently been added as medical providers at the Fort Scott Clinic.
SURGERY
Allen County Regional Hospital-Ralph W. Hall, DO
CARDIOLOGY
Mercy Group- Renae Bateman, APRN
AJ Caine, MD (August 2019)
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)- James L. Marcum, MD
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Mercy Medical Group- Pam Darnel, APRN
UROLOGY
Ashley Clinic- John J. Robinson, MD
Elias A. Tawil, MD
MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE
HCA (Mid Summer 2019)
NEUROLOGY
HCA (Mid Summer 2019)
PULMONOLOGY
HCA (Mid Summer 2019)
ORTHOPEDICS
Freeman- Greg King, APRN
Introducing the practice manager of the CHC/SEK at Fort Scott, Amy Budy.
Budy oversees the main clinic and Walk-In Care.
She is a former administrative assistant at the Mercy Clinic and had worked at Mercy for 19 years performing a variety of job duties including registration supervisor and precert coordinator.
Budy has been married for 19 years to Jeremy, and has a son Dominick 14; daughters, Mackenzie, 11, and Kynleigh. 8 years.
Budy attended Metro Business College, in the Medical Secretary program.