Monthly Archives: May 2019

Government, Kansas

Governor Kelly on Storms

Leave a comment

Governor comments on destructive storms, praises emergency personnel

 

The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly, following destructive tornadoes that hit communities across Kansas last night, May 28, 2019:

 

“My thoughts are with all Kansans impacted by the destructive tornadoes in Douglas, Leavenworth, Mitchell, Russell, Trego, and Wyandotte Counties last night. We will be working closely with your local emergency management personnel to get you the resources and support you need.

 

“Kansas is experiencing a historic month of extreme weather – from tornadoes to heavy rain and flooding to severe thunderstorms. This is challenging for our emergency personnel and local officials across the state. I want to sincerely thank all of our local, state, federal partners and voluntary organizations who are working very hard, long hours to keep people safe, assist communities and give neighbors a place to shelter. The State of Kansas is grateful.

 

“At times like this, it is absolutely critical that we put safety first and heed all warnings from local emergency management officials. Please stay away from damaged areas and allow emergency responders the space to do their jobs. We will continue to work with Major General Lee Tafanelli and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management as they coordinate resources to assess the damage and needs of these communities and deliver support.

 

“As Kansans, we must look out for each other during this difficult time – we must do what we can to assist our friends and neighbors impacted by these devastating storms. Consider donating to or volunteering with the American Red Cross helping in the areas.”

 

###

 

The Governor will not tour the impacted areas today in order to allow emergency management personnel to complete search and rescue and other lifesaving missions and perform damage assessments.  She will tour the areas on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

 

Art, Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

“Cinema Saturday” at the Gordon Parks Museum

Leave a comment

Fort Scott-The Gordon Parks Museum will show the films of Gordon Parks on Saturdays this summer starting on June 8 at noon in the museum on the FSCC campus.

This free event will feature Mr. Parks’ films and one of Kevin Willmott’s films.

“This is a good way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon and come watch some of Gordon’s films that you may not have seen before,” said museum director Kirk Sharp. “We will show them on a big screen television in the living room area of the museum.”

The schedule is as follows: June 8-The Learning Tree; June 15- Leadbelly; June 22-Shaft (1971); June 29- Shafts Big Score; July 6-Learning Tree; July 13-Super Cops; July-20 Solomon Northup’s Odyssey; and July 27- Jayhawkers.

The Gordon Parks Museum summer hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting May 27 – August 3.

For more information contact the museum by email at [email protected] or by phone at 223-2700, ext. 5850.

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

Shepherd Elected to CHC Board

Leave a comment

David R. Shepherd Elected to CHC/SEK Board of Directors

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is pleased to welcome David R. Shepherd as its newest elected member of its board of directors. Shepherd is a longtime Fort Scott businessman and owner of Bourbon County Cars, Inc. He becomes the 14th member of the governing body of the health center.

“By design, health center board members must be representative of the communities we serve,” says Krista Postai, President & CEO of CHC/SEK. “Upon establishing our Fort Scott clinic, David stood out as an obvious board candidate with his volunteer work with both faith-based and community boards. His involvement with Presbyterian Village, Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and as a mentor and facilitator of “Next Steps” (assisting families living in poverty)” clearly indicated he shares similar values with our organization.”

Shepherd said, “When I was approached by CHC/SEK about serving, I wasn’t sure I wanted to serve on another board or committee after being on so many over the past 45 years. However, after giving the matter much thought and learning about their mission in the communities they serve, I decided what they are doing in the Fort Scott area is something so important that I needed to do what I can to help. Among the many things I like and appreciate about the organization is the fact that every patient CHC/SEK serves receives the same level of high-quality care and services, regardless of their financial means or ability to pay.”

CHC/SEK board chairman Dr. Dan Minnis commented “David brings to the board a vast knowledge of business, community affairs, finance and banking, as well as his involvement in so many organizations focusing on improving life for the people of Fort Scott and Bourbon County. “His skills, insight, and dedication to his community are in perfect alignment with the spirit and mission of our organization.”

Shepherd has previously served in various Mercy Health System committees and boards, Bourbon County United Way, Fort Scott Rotary Club, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mo-Kan Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; KS State Historical Society, and as a trustee, Chairman of Board, Deacon, and Elder at First Christian Church, Fort Scott.

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Skubitz Plaza May 30

Leave a comment
WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

Good Ol’ Days Festival Committee
Location:

Skubitz Plaza, Old Fort Blvd.
Thursday, May 30, 2019  at 8:00 a.m.
Visit the Good Ol’ Days Festival
web page by clicking HERE.


Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
June 6 – Lowell Milken Center (D-Day 75th Anniversary)
June 13 – Accent Dental
June 20 – Bourbon County Garden Club
June 27 – Open – Call to Schedule
Bourbon County, Business

Ol’ Boys Welcomed by Uniontown Ruritan

Leave a comment
Ol Boys Tire and Auto owners, Jody and Loretta Chaplin cut the ribbon during a ceremony May 11 to welcome them to the community by Uniontown Ruritan. From left: Ruriteen Luke George, Joe, Lawrence, Raymond George-Ruritan members, Caleb Chaplin-employee, Loretta and Jody Chaplin-owners, Henry Homan and Mark Warren, Ruritan members.

Uniontown has an auto shop called Ol’Boys Tire and Auto, which opened last year.

Uniontown’s Ruritan recently welcomed the business to the community with a ribbon cutting.

“We do auto repair,” Jody Chaplin, the owner said. “Welding, tires, brakes, exhaust, oil changes, tires, windshield wipers, pretty much anything auto product related.”

The shop is located just off Hwy. 3 on the west side of Uniontown, population approximately 300, not counting the dogs.

The hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

For more information: 620-756-4415.

 

Obituary

Obituary of Kathy Gintner

Leave a comment

Kathleen Ruth “Kathy” Ginter, age 73, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

She was born on August 9, 1945, at Washington, DC, the daughter of Robert Joseph Hannan and Ruth Evaline Morin Hannan.

Kathy married Larry Ginter on August 8, 1969, at Kansas City, Missouri.  Larry and Kathy would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this August.

Kathy had worked as an LPN for area doctors and also for Mercy Hospital where she worked in the Radiology Department.

Later, she was employed as a guidance counselor for Tri-Valley Developmental Services.   She was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  Kathy enjoyed doing cross-stitch and knitting as well as reading.

Survivors include her husband, Larry, of the home; a son, Peter Christopher “Pete” Ginter (Bonnie) of Jacksonville, Florida and two grandchildren, Austin and Marilyn.  Also surviving is a sister, Maureen Dahnke, of Kansas City, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, June 3rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:30 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to PanCan (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and may be left in care 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.