Monthly Archives: June 2019

K-State Extension, Kansas

Poultry Testing Requirements are Temporarily Suspended.

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Christopher Petty

The Division of Animal Health at the Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced a time-limited waiver for the pullorum-typhoid testing requirements for poultry in Kansas. The sunset date set for this temporary suspension is October 1, 2019. It has NOT been discontinued, but temporarily waived. Because this date is after the 2019 county and state fair season, this means that pullorum testing will be waived for poultry shows in Kansas. This has been caused by a nationwide shortage of the testing antigen.

The shortage has been caused by many things, but certainly having just a sole supplier due to the pharmaceutical industry consolidation has been problematic. Anyone working with poultry that would normally require testing should remain alert to the issue, however, as the program has NOT been discontinued. Hopefully, this emergency change will result better access and lower cost in the long run. KSU Poultry Specialist Dr. Scott Beyer has always pointed out that reduced participation in youth poultry shows is partially tied to the difficulty with dealing with the national testing program. When all things are considered, there is a low risk of pullorum disease when birds are displayed in individual show cages.

According to K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District Extension Agent Christopher Petty, this means there will be no testing of birds prior to the 2019 Bourbon County Fair. Check with your local extension agent about testing requirements for your local county fair.

The Kansas pullorum testing program is maintained within the KDA and they may be reached at 785-564-6601 for further questions.

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Good Ol’ Days 2019: What Was Your Special Moment?

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The Good Ol’ Days is the annual town-wide gathering, which includes a parade, vendors on Main Street, comedy and music entertainment, a carnival, a fun run/walk and activites at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. It has grown to include the Fort Scott Munitions Customer Appreciation Day Car Show and events.

Check the following photos to see if your special moment is caught.

If not, submit yours in the comments section.

This is a segment of the parade highlights:

 

Parade goers line the streets of Main at Wall Street to view the Good Ol’ Days Parade.

 

 

Several drones were seen overhead during the parade. This drone, at Wall and National Avenue, got caught in some electric wires and fell to the ground barely missing these three small children a few minutes after this photo was taken.

A drone overhead at National Avenue and Main Street that got caught in electric wire and fell to the ground, nearly missing the three young children below.

Vendors selling food, goods and services lined North Main Street:

Maci Brock, Fort Scott, gets her face painted by Gaisa Westervelt, Columbus on Friday evening on North Main Street. Vendors selling food, goods and services lined the street Friday evening and Saturday.

The carnival, Red Garter Saloon and shows in Memorial Hall drew parade goers, following the Good Ol’ Days Parade Friday night.

An annual tradition, the Red Garter Saloon was located this year on Skubitz Plaza, just north of Main Street in downtown Fort Scott.

The Jared Daniels Band played Friday evening at Memorial Hall.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Effective Leadership Seminar June 4

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REMINDER:
TEAM 2.0
Effective Leadership for First Line Managers and Supervisors
How to Build Engagement,
Reduce Conflict,
and Increase Cooperation
A Bill Drury Seminar, hosted by the
Chamber of Commerce
TOMORROW, June 4, 2019
8am to noon
“EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR FIRST LINE MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS”
This workshop will help your business go to the next level of teamwork and cooperation.
To register for this seminar, click HERE.
After 5/28, $169/person
Discount for 5 or more $149/person
Empress Event Center
7 N. Main St., Fort Scott
Tuesday, June 4th,2019
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(parking in front and back entrances)
The speaker, Bill Drury, has received rave reviews from over 400 of the Fortune 500 companies. He has delivered over 2,000 presentations in the last 20 years.
This half-day workshop is a continuation of last year’s seminar hosted by the Chamber,
“A Passion For Service”.
Don’t miss this opportunity
to rev up your company’s sales/growth engine!
Fort Scott Community College, Government

Fort Scott Community College Board Agenda May 20

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On May 20, 2019, the Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College met for their monthly meeting.

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees regularly meets every third Monday of the month in the Heritage Room (unless otherwise posted), located at the west end of the FSCC Dick Hedges Administration Building in Fort Scott, KS.

The next meeting is June 24, 5:30 p.m.

The following is the board agenda for May 20.

To view the more comprehensive packet sent to the Board of Trustees each month, you can view online or click below:

http://www.fortscott.edu/sites/default/files/PDFs/5.20.19%20Consent%20Agenda.pdf#overlay-context=trustees

The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

*** FSCC offers over 40 fields of study, with over 70 courses guaranteed to transfer to any Kansas college or university.

THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL,

3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER,

4 A.Comments from the Chair,

4 B.Music Program Update,

4CONSENT AGENDA,

5 A. Approval of Agenda,

5B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 15, 2019,

6C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,

9D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS,

56 A.Approval of Disposal of Property – Books,

56 B.Consideration of Resolution in Regard to Non-Renewal of a Non-Tenured Teacher’s Contract,

68C. Consideration of Smart Podium Purchase,

69D. Consideration of Dorm Cleaning Contract,

79E. Consideration of Gym Floor Removal Recommendation,

81 ITEMS FOR REVIEW,

89A. Letters of Appreciation/Correspondence,

90REPORTS ,

94 A.Administrative Updates,

95EXECUTIVE SESS ION,

111 ADJOURNMENT,

112
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: • May 17, 2019: Graduation • May 20, 2019: Board Meeting • May 27, 2019: Memorial Day – campus closed

CONSENT AGENDA

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 15, 2019.

C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.

D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS

1) Additions a) Amber Patrick, Cashier, effective April 25, 2019

b) Ben Souza, ESports Coach, effective April 30, 2019

c) Philip Redrick, Head Track/Cross Country Coach, effective May 6, 2019

d) Marianne Culbertson, Director of Business Operations, effective May 8, 2019

e) Tanner Forrest, Head Athletic Trainer, effective May 21, 2019

f) Christobal Tamayo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, effective June 15, 2019

2) Separations

a) Zion Nawl, Iowa MEP Project, effective April 23, 2019

b) Jamal Robinson, Athletic Trainer, effective May 31, 2019

c) Ryan Pulsifer, Head Track/Cross Country Coach, effective May 31, 2019

PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill, Dana McKenney, Liz Meyer, and Robert Nelson.

ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members. Chairman John Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Special Meeting May 21

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May 21, 2019                                                            Tuesday 3:00 pm

The Bourbon County Commission met for a special meeting, present for the meeting were Nick, Lynne and Jeff by telephone, as well as the County Counselor the County Clerk.

Lynne made a motion to go into a 30 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Jody Hoener and Justin Meeks). No action was taken.

Lynne made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Justin Meeks and Shane Walker). No action was taken.

At 4:11 pm, Lynne made a motion to adjourn, Nick seconded and all approved.

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman

(ss) Jeff Fischer, Commissioner

(ss) Nick Ruhl, Commissioner

ATTEST:

Kendell Mason,

Bourbon County Clerk

05/28/2019, Approved Date

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

D-Day Commemoration at Lowell Milken Center June 6

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Join The Lowell Milken Center
for Unsung Heroes
in Commemorating the
75th Anniversary
of D-Day
Meet Skipper Higgins,
grandson of Andrew Jackson Higgins, inventor of the LCVP boats used during the D-Day invasion of Normandy
The Lowell Milken Center will
commemorate the
75th Anniversary of D-Day with special events all day
8 am – Chamber Coffee
10 am – Introduction of children’s book
3 pm – Q & A with Skipper Higgins
4pm – Wine & cheese
Veterans, please come meet Skipper and receive a free gift!!
The Lowell Milken Center
1 S. Main St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-1312
Bourbon County, Sports

American Legion Baseball Meeting Tonight June 4

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Due to the herculean efforts of Vice Commander Earl Adams, Post 25 will be able to host an American Legion Baseball team this year.

There is a Legion baseball team meeting for players and one parent on Tuesday, June 4. @ 6:30 pm.  All interested players must bring a copy of their driver’s license or learner’s permit OR a copy of their birth certificate with the official state seal on it or a notarized copy. Our team will consist of Fort Scott students who are between the ages of 15 – 19.

It has been several years since the Fort Scott American Legion hosted a Legion baseball team.

Please consider a financial donation to your Fort Scott American Legion Baseball team. The team needs uniforms and equipment, plus money is needed to cover operating expenses such as insurance, umpires and food and lodging expenses when these boys go to other communities to represent Fort Scott in American Legion Baseball.

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 is registered as a nonprofit entity with the IRS and donations to Post 25 are tax exempt. A tax exempt receipt will be provided upon request.

Donations can be mailed to:

Post 25 Finance Officer Darrell Spencer

PO Box 25

Fort Scott, Ks. 66701

 

Please indicate that the donation is for American Legion Baseball and let Darrell know if you need a tax exempt receipt.

I will also stop by and pick up your donation if you prefer. Just call me at 620-215-1688 to make arrangements to meet you.

Submitted by:

Carl Jowers. Commander.

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25

 

Government, Kansas

Flags At Half-Staff For Victims Of Virginia Shooting

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Governor orders flags lowered honoring of victims of Virginia Beach shooting

In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and in coordination with the proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff starting immediately and ending at sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in honor of the victims in the Virginia Beach shooting.

“Kansas mourns with the families and friends of the victims in Virginia Beach,” Kelly said. “This senseless tragedy reinforces the need for sensible gun safety policies that would protect those who are known to be a danger to themselves and prevent harm to others. We must do more to protect our communities and reduce gun violence.”

To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit https://governor.kansas.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors.

Bourbon County, Schools

St. Martin’s Academy May Newsletter

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Dear Friends of St. Martin’s,
This letter marks the end of our first year in operation!  Our students returned home this past weekend and are enjoying reunions with their families.  In the meantime the faculty has been hard at work cleaning, packing, and planning for next year…with a few moments here and there for raising a glass in celebration of the successful founding and first year of St. Martin’s Academy.  Farm work continues of course, as does our effort to build a strong school through prudent planning, building, and development.  These are uncharted waters and we’re grateful to all those who are supporting us materially and spiritually.  As an independent Catholic boarding school for boys that is rooted in an ancient liturgy, hard manual labor on a farm, and a poetic mode of education — there is simply not a contemporary model for us to emulate.  We are dependent on the grace of God, the generosity of our benefactors and community, and the remarkable families who were bold and committed enough to join us in what must have seemed like a Quixotic adventure.

Duc in Altum,
Daniel Kerr, President
Patrick Whalen, Headmaster

Faculty Hail and Farewell

Several of our staff are moving on this year and though we’re sorry to see them go we’re grateful for their service and look forward to working with their replacements.  House Fathers Joseph Free, Simon Webster, and Christopher DeCleene are all heading to various other educational institutions and our Residential Dean Travis Dziad and his family are off to Wyoming Catholic College.  Fair winds and following seas!

We will be joined this fall by Ryan Bauer and his fiance Danielle Fuchs (who will be Mr. and Mrs. Bauer by the fall!)  Hailing from St. Louis, Ryan will be teaching math and science and will serve as our head soccer coach while Danielle will serve as our very first secretary. We will also be joined by Giorgio Navarini from California who will serve as House Father, Schola Director, and coach. With their combination of intensity and know-how joining our team, we’ve decided to open an astronaut training program…just kidding.  But they are going to be a wonderful addition to our community.  Stay tuned as for a few more details about them in next month’s newsletter.

Construction Update

Our Mason, Nick Magee, has done beautiful work on the hearth that features in the great dining room in Theotokos Hall.  We’re sprinting toward completion as we finalize the plans for our sprinkler system and are preparing to install kitchen appliances, hardwood floors, and trim.  The next two months will involve a dramatic transformation of our first and largest building.

Summer Work Plans

In case you were wondering what a summer at St. Martin’s looks like, here is a rundown of tasks we’re working on for the fall:
-Building bookshelves, trestle tables, and cabinets for Theotokos Hall
-Coordinating final logistics for the Junior class trimester abroad
-Fence management for mob-grazing cattle
-Finalizing enrollment for the fall
-Growing our herd of Jersey milk cows
-Finalizing staffing for the fall
-Policy research and revision
-Furnishing Theotokos Hall
-Pushups
-Curriculum development
-Fundraising
-More pushups

Admissions Update

I’m pleased to say that we have nearly reached our enrollment capacity of 30 students for fall 2019!  We’ll be joined by a cadre of Freshmen hailing from around the country — their first experience at St. Martin’s will involve a formative (perhaps to some, formidable) expedition to Moab, Utah where they will be canyoneering, canoeing, and climbing together while developing deep friendships rooted in a common love for Christ.

Don Quixote

The Sophomore Class concluded the year by reading Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote and adapting it to the stage for a year-end performance.  Many parents and members of the local parish and community attended the play.  In this scene Don Quixote (Israel Meyers) stands vigil while Sancho (Mateo Lipic) indulges in a cacophonous round of snoring.  Below are a few more pictures from the evening…and if you haven’t read it recently, you’ll find Don Quixote a delight well worth your time.
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Fort Scott, Government

Fort Scott City Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 28

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of May 28, 2019 Special Meeting #1

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held May 28th, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. in the Bourbon County Commission Meeting Room, 210 South National Avenue, Fort Scott, Kansas. This was held in conjunction with the Bourbon County Commission meeting.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Cheryl Adamson, Cindy Bartelsmeyer, Randy Nichols, JoLynne Mitchell and Jeanie Parker were present. Bourbon County Commissioners present were: Nick Ruhl, Jeff Fischer, and Lynn Oharah.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Robert Uhler, Bob Duncan, Mr. & Mrs. Cox, and Jason Silvers representing the Fort Scott Tribune.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Bourbon County Commission asked for a 15 minute Executive Session for matters relating to personnel matters of non-elected personnel. There is no action anticipated. This is with the City Commission and Bourbon County Commissioners only.

Jeff Fischer moved to enter into a 15 minute Executive Session. Nick Ruhl seconded. All voted aye.

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:03 P.M.

The Bourbon County Commission asked for another 15 minute Executive Session for matters relating to personnel matters of non-elected personnel. There is no action anticipated. This is with the City Commission and Bourbon County Commissioners only.

Jeff Fischer moved to enter into a 15 minute Executive Session. Nick Ruhl seconded. All voted aye.

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:18 P.M.

The Bourbon County Commission asked for another 15 minute Executive Session for matters relating to personnel matters of non-elected personnel. There is no action anticipated. This is with the City Commission and Bourbon County Commissioners only.

JoLynne Mitchell moved to enter into a 15 minute Executive Session. Cindy Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:35 P.M.

The Bourbon County Commission asked for another 5 minute Executive Session for matters relating to personnel matters of non-elected personnel. There is no action anticipated. This is with the City Commission and Bourbon County Commissioners. Robert Uhler, Community Development Director was also asked to attend this session.

JoLynne Mitchell moved to enter into a 5 minute Executive Session. Cindy Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:50 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT:

JoLynne Mitchell moved to adjourn the special meeting at 10:57 a.m. Cindy Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING AT 10:57 A.M.

The next regularly scheduled meeting is to be held on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

RECORDED BY:

_____________________________________

DIANE K. CLAY

CITY CLERK

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