Krista Harding
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786

This fall has been a pretty good one so far weather-wise in my opinion. But it won’t be long and winter will be upon us. Before the bitter cold hits, a couple of lawn tasks still need to be done.
Lawn weeds are probably the last thing on your mind right now. But think back to last spring. Did you have a purple cast to your lawn from henbit or a good crop of dandelions? If so, believe it or not, they were already growing in your lawn last fall!
Cool season broadleaf weeds such as henbit, dandelions and chick weed all germinate in the cool moist periods of September and October. They overwinter as small plants, barely visible unless you get down close to the ground to look. Once warm weather arrives in the spring, the plants grow rapidly and flower.
Fall control is ideal for these cool season broadleaf weeds. The weeds are storing food in their roots and will send a leaf applied herbicide to their roots as well. The herbicides will translocate to the roots and will kill the plants from the roots up. These plants are also small and easily controlled right now.
There are several products on the market that are effective on these fall germinating weeds. Herbicides such as 2,4-D or combination products that contain 2,4-D, MCCP and Dicamba, sold under the trade names of Trimec, Weed-B-Gon, or Weed-Out, can be used. A product called Weed Free Zone is also an option. It contains the three active ingredients mentioned above plus carfentrazone.
Newly planted lawns should not be treated with any herbicide until the new grass seedlings have been mowed two or three times depending on the product. Read and follow label directions closely.
Herbicide drift can be a problem during the spring when warm temperatures prevail along with winds. The cooler fall temperatures and the dormant state of most plants reduce this problem considerably, making it an ideal time for application.
As we enter November, it is also the time to give cool-season lawns the last nitrogen application of the season. Why November? November is a good time because it will really help the grass next spring. As the top growth slows due to the cool temperatures in November, grass plants continue making food (carbohydrates). Carbohydrates that are not used in growth are stored in the crown and other storage tissues in the plant. These reserves help the turfgrass green up earlier in the spring and sustain growth into May without the need for early spring nitrogen application.
How much fertilizer should you apply? One to 1½ pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn area is sufficient. A quick nitrogen carrier such as urea or ammonium sulfate should be used.
Take action now to have a beautiful, weed-free lawn next spring!
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to
Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Area News, Bourbon County, Government

HWY 69 Expansion Work Starts This Week

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Work on U.S. 69 Crawford County expansion project will start this week

The week of Nov. 2, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start a project that will expand a 5.7-mile section of U.S. 69 in Crawford County to a four-lane divided expressway.

The expansion project begins three miles north of the north city limits of Arma and continues north to the Crawford-Bourbon county line. Two lanes will be added to the existing U.S. 69 alignment. At-grade intersections will be constructed at 680^th, 690^th, 700^th, 710^th and 720^th avenues.

Two-way traffic is being maintained on the existing lanes of U.S. 69 while the new lanes are under construction. Early project activity includes grading and work on box culverts off the highway. Traffic will be flagged through the area during intermittent blasting operations, with minimal delays expected. The speed limit through the project is 55 miles an hour.

KDOT awarded the $21.6 million construction contract to Bob Bergkamp Construction, Inc., of Wichita. The project is north of another U.S. 69 expansion project at Arma, which began in March. The work should complete by the summer of 2022, weather permitting.

Persons with questions may contact Darrin Petrowsky at KDOT-Iola, (620) 901-6557, or Priscilla Petersen at KDOT-Chanute, (620) 902-6433.

Bourbon County, Elections

Ride Provided to Vote

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If you live in Bourbon County and need a ride to vote today, call me at 620-215-1688 for a ride.

I will pick you up and return you home again after you’ve voted.

Your vote may help decide a local, state or national election.

It goes without saying, there will be no political discussions during the ride. This is an offer of a free ride to vote, if you need transportation to vote.

For GOD and Country.

Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.

Bourbon County, Elections, Government

Bourbon County Ballot For Nov. 3

November 3, 2020 Loretta George Leave a comment

COUNTY CLERK’S NOTICE OF CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED ON

AT THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020

State of Kansas County of Bourbon

In compliance with K.S.A. 25-105, and the General Election Laws of the State of Kansas, I submit herewith the list of National, State and District Candidates certified to me by the Secretary of State, and the list of those filed as candidates in Bourbon County in the forthcoming General Election to be held, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

And, I hereby give further notice that the election will be held in the voting places listed below in Bourbon County, Kansas, and that the polls will be opened and closed at the regular time specified by law for the conduct of elections. All precincts in the county will open at 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm.

Sales Tax Question on the ballot:

To vote in favor of any question

submitted upon the ballot, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“YES”;

to vote against it, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“NO”.

Shall the following be adopted?

Shall Bourbon County, Kansas,

levy (renew) a one percent

countywide retailers’ sales tax to

take effect on July 1, 2021, and

expire on June 30, 2031, with the

allocated shares pursuant to

K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be

used as follows: (1) to Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

maintenance and construction of

hard surface roads, and (2) to

each city located in Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

providing funding for public

services?

Residents living in the City of Fort Scott vote at the following locations:

1^st Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

2^nd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

3^rd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

4^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

5^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

6^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

7^th Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Residents living out in the county vote at the following locations:

Drywood Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Franklin Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Freedom Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

East Marion Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

West Marion Bronson Community Building – 504 Clay Street, Bronson, KS

Marmaton Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Millcreek Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Osage Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

Pawnee Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

North Scott Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

South Scott Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Timberhill Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Walnut Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

NATIONAL AND STATE OFFICES

For President and Vice-President of the United States
		Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris	1209 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807	Democratic
		Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 1100 S. Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, FL 33480		Republican
		Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy “Spike” Cohen	Greenville, SC	Libertarian
For United States Senate
	Barbara Bollier		6910 Overhill Road Mission Hills, KS 66208	Democratic
	Roger Marshall		PO Box 1588 Great Bend, KS 67530	Republican
	Jason Buckley		8828 Marty Ln Overland Park, KS 66212	Libertarian
For US House of Representatives – District 2
		Michelle De La Isla	3250 SW Briarwood Dr Topeka, KS 66611	Democratic
		Jake LaTurner	2329 SW Ashworth Pl Topeka, KS 66614	Republican
		Robert Garrard	2287 N 300 Rd Edgerton, KS 66021	Libertarian
Kansas Senate, District 12
		Mike Bruner	1002 Pecan St. Humboldt, KS 66748	Democratic
		Caryn Tyson	PO Box 191 Parker, KS 66072	Republican
Kansas Senate, District 13
		Nancy J. Ingle	511 E. 21^st Pittsburg, KS 66762	Democratic
		Richard Hilderbrand	240 Cleveland Ave Baxter Springs, KS 66713	Republican
Kansas House of Representatives, District 2
		Lynn D. Grant	202 S. Appleton Frontenac, KS 66763	Democratic
		Kenneth Collins	102 E First Street Mulberry, KS 66756	Republican
Kansas House of Representatives, District 4
		Bill Meyer	14 Golfview Drive Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
		Trevor Jacobs	1927 Locust Road Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Commissioner – District 2
		Jim Harris	2302 Jayhawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Commissioner – District 3
		Clifton Beth	2236 215^th, Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
		Phillip G. Hoyt	2422 242^nd Terrace Fulton, KS 66738	Democratic
For County Clerk
		Kendell Dawn Mason	2 S Eddy Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Treasurer
		Patty Love	901 Shepherd St Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For Register of Deeds
		Lora Holdridge	1814 Richards Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Attorney
		Jacqie Spradling	PO Box 576 Spring Hill, KS 66083	Republican
For County Sheriff
		Mike Feagins	1964 Justice Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
		Bill Martin	502 Meadow Ln Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Drywood		Richard Cullison, Jr.	506 260^th Garland, KS 66741	Republican
Franklin		Tony Bradbury	631 Soldier Rd. Bronson, KS 66716	Republican
Freedom		Janice Seested	2330 215^th St. Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Marion		Steve Geiger	1121 Hwy 3 Uniontown, KS 66779	Republican
Marmaton		David Duffey	1201 Locust Rd Redfield, KS 66769	Republican
Millcreek		Yvonne Beck	1821 159^th Street Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Osage		Brian Wade	2618 Soldier Rd. Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Pawnee		Karen A. Endicott-Coyan	1635 Fern Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Scott		Jim Sackett	2019 Maple Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Timberhill		Dan Laughlin	2275 105^th St. Mapleton, KS 66754	Republican
Walnut		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

TOWNSHIP TREASURER
Drywood		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Franklin		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Freedom		Karen A. Paddock	608 W Cedar St. Fulton, KS 66738	Republican
Marion		Rex Wilson	905 Clay St. Bronson, KS 66716	Republican
Marmaton		Wilma K. Graham	102 W 4^th Redfield, KS 66769	Democratic
Millcreek		Betty L. Graham	1458 Tomahawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Osage		Kathleen Valentine	2638 Tomahawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Pawnee		Sharon Middleton	1374 Eagle Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Scott		Harold Rogers	2189 Ironwood Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Timberhill		David Scharenberg	1045 Yale Rd Mapleton, KS 66754	Republican
Walnut		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

STATE OF KANSAS OFFICIAL JUDICIAL BALLOT
Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges and District Magistrate Judge
Question #1,		Shall the following Supreme Court Justice be retained in office?
		Eric S. Rosen	1928 S.W. Indian Woods Ln. Topeka, KS 66611	Position 4

Question #2,		Shall the following Court of Appeals Judges be retained in office?
		Sarah E. Warner	Kansas Judicial Center 301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 4
		David E. Bruns	Olathe	Position 6
		G. Gordon Atcheson	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 8
		Karen M. Arnold-Burger	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 9
		Kathryn Gardner	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 14

Question #3,		Shall the following Judges of the District Court be retained in office?
		Terri L Johnson	PO Box 311 Pleasanton, KS 66075	District 6, Division 2
		Mark A. Ward	829 190^th St Fort Scott, KS 66701	District 6, Division 3
		Steven C. Montgomery	22404 S. Roosevelt St. Spring Hill, KS 66083	District 6, Division 4

Question #4,		Shall the following Judge of the District Magistrate be retained in office?
		Valorie R. Leblanc	210 S. National Fort Scott, KS 66701	District 6
Shall the following be adopted? Shall Bourbon County, Kansas, levy (renew) a one percent countywide retailers’ sales tax to take effect on July 1, 2021, and expire on June 30, 2031, with the allocated shares pursuant to K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be used as follows: (1) to Bourbon county, for the purpose of maintenance and construction of hard surface roads, and (2) to each city located in Bourbon county, for the purpose of providing funding for public services?

Kendell Mason, County Clerk &

(SEAL) Bourbon County Election Officer

Government, Kansas

Kansas Tax Collections More Than Estimated

November 2, 2020 Submitted Story Leave a comment

October Total Tax Revenues Hit Double-Digit Percentage Points Over Estimate

~October Total Tax collections $62.6 Million More Than Estimated; $43.6 Million More Than October FY2020~

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas continues to see revenue growth over the same month of the last fiscal year. October’s total tax receipts were $596.6 million, an 11.7% or $62.6 million increase over the estimate. That is 7.9%, or $43.6 million, more than October of Fiscal Year 2020.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Kansans and threaten our state’s economic uncertainty, Congress must pass an economic relief bill,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “While the positive revenue trends are encouraging, the future of this revenue growth will be tied to the support we get from Washington and to every Kansas community using the tools we know work to slow the spread of COVID-19.”

Individual income tax collections were $283.6 million, a 9.1%, or $23.6 million, increase from the estimate. That is 9.1%, or $23.6 million, more than collected in October of FY 2020. Corporate income tax collections were 74.0%, or $11.1 million, more than estimated with $26.1 million collected. That is a 0.5%, or $138,011, decrease from last October.

Retail sales tax collections were up $13.0 million from the estimate with $211.0 million collected. Those collections are 5.1%, or $10.2 million, more than the same month last fiscal year. Compensating use tax collections were $50.7 million. That is a double-digit growth of 30.0%, or $11.7 million, more than the estimate. Those collections were also 21.6% more than the previous October.

“This revenue growth, while unmistakably positive, has to continuously be assessed against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty it causes for the economy going into the winter months,” Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary Mark Burghart said.

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group meets Friday, November 6, to discuss the economic outlook of the state and the State General Fund. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group is made up of representatives of the Division of the Budget, Department of Revenue, Legislative Research Department, and one consulting economist each from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.

Please find the revenue numbers here.

Food, Fort Scott

Kiwanis Pioneers Host Drive Through Chili Feed Fundraiser Nov.12

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Kiwanis Pioneers Host Drive Through Chili Feed Fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers will hold their 32nd annual Chili Feed on Thursday, November 12 at the United Methodist Church at 301 South National in Fort Scott. “There will be a few changes to this year’s fundraiser,” said President Millie Karleskint. “In addition to a new location, the Chili Feed will be a drive-through only event. Also, we will be having cinnamon rolls for our dessert this year “.

A meal of the Pioneers’ signature chili and a homemade cinnamon roll will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for a free-will donation (suggested minimum $5.00 donation per meal) to be collected at the door. Pick-ups will be available under the canopy on the National Avenue side of the church.

This is the Kiwanis Pioneers’ major fundraiser for the year. In keeping with the Kiwanis motto of “Changing the world one child and one community at a time”, the Pioneers support more than 40 projects including Scholarships, CASA, the Backpack food program, FSHS Key Club, the Beacon, United Way, Foster Kids, Feeding Families in his Name, Care to Share, and school reading and arts programs. “All of the funds raised stay in Bourbon County” stated Karleskint.

Deliveries will be available for orders of ten or more by calling 620-224-0563 during serving hours.

Bourbon County, Church news

Ken Ansell: New Pastor at First Baptist and Cherry Grove Baptist Churches

November 2, 2020 Loretta George Leave a comment

First Baptist Church, Fort Scott. Submitted photo.

Ken Ansell,56, is the new pastor at First Baptist Church in Fort Scott and Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Garland.

Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Garland. Submitted photo.

He is called to the churches to preach, counsel, equip, teach, servant-lead, and shepherd, he said.

Ansell has been in the full-time ministry for 20 years, serving at churches in Hereford, Waxahachie, Rockdale and Linden, Texas.

His hometown is Rockdale, Texas.

Ansell is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer and they have four adult children.

His tie to this area is his family.

Ansell’s parents were born in Iola and they still have family there and in Oswego, he said.

Why did you pursue this career?

“The ministry is kind of a second career,” Answll said. “God called me to the ministry after a successful career in business and a not so successful career in farming (ha).”

“God put southeast Kansas on our hearts and Jennifer saw the two churches we serve were looking for a pastor on the Baylor-Truett Seminary website and here we are,” he said.

In his spare time, he plays tennis, golf, likes to fly fish, run, and “I like to spend time with Jennifer and drink coffee,” he said.

Jennifer and Ken Ancell. Submitted photo.

About The Churches

First Baptist Church and Cherry Grove Baptist Church formed Cherry Grove/First Baptist Ministry Coalition in 2017 to meet the needs of both churches as they were seeking a new pastor at that time, according to information sent by Rita Tiegreen and Glenda Lalman, members of First Baptist.

Pastor Ken Ansell is the pastor for both churches.

“We are excited to have our new pastor,” Tiegreen said. “Pastor Ken Ansell began his ministry with us on October 19^th. We are blessed to have him and his wife, Jennifer here with us.”

First Baptist Church is currently holding the following open services using safety guidelines:

11 AM Sunday worship service

11 AM Sunday Children’s Church

6:30 PM Wednesday night Youth Group

The church is hoping to open up our Sunday School very soon, according to Tiegreen and Lalman.

The office hours are limited at this time.

” If someone needs to contact the church office, they may call 620-223-3080 and leave a message if there is no answer,” they said. “We will get back to you as soon as possible.”

First Baptist Church will once again be a drop-off center for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes this year.

Collection Week is November 16-23.

The hours are:

Monday – Wednesday (16th-18th) 3 PM – 6 PM

Thursday-Friday (19^th-20^th) 4 PM – 6 PM

Saturday (21^st) 10 AM – Noon

Sunday (22^nd) 2 PM – 4 PM

Monday (23^rd) 8 AM – 10 AM

If questions, call 620-223-3080 and leave a message.

The church’s community outreach program is still active as they reach out to various organizations to supply needed items, the two said.

Cherry Grove Baptist Church is located at Hwy. 69 south and Calvary Road.

Their weekly schedule is:

9:15 am Worship Service

10:30 Sunday School

6:00 pm Bible Study

Pastor Ken Ansell can be reached at 972-921-4221.

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Lynn Grant – KS Representative, 2^nd District

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Michelle De La Isla — US Representative, 2nd District

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AD: Trevor Jacobs For Kansas Representative For District 4

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Trevor and April Jacobs in the center of a family photo with their children and grandchildren.

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District 4
Kansas State Representative

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