Monthly Archives: March 2021

Fort Scott, Government

Updated FS Commission Special Meeting March 4

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(Updated) The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to interview candidates for the City Attorney position. They will also meet to discuss accepting RFQ’s for City Engineering services.

This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.

Bourbon County, Schools, Sports

UHS BASKETBALL ROUND 1 SUBSTATE RESULTS 3/1 and 3/2

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Adelay Martin. Submitted photo.

Uniontown hosted the first round of our 2-A Sub-State games on Monday and Tuesday this week. Both teams were victorious and will move on to the next round, hosted at Humboldt on Thursday and Friday.

The Lady Eagles once again defeated the Southeast Lancers with a score of 58-29. Karleigh Schoenberger scored 23 points and had 2 assists and 2 steals. Danielle Howard had 16 points, 4 assists, and 7 steals. Sammie Hampton had 5 rebounds and Gwenyth Fry had 3.

“The girls played hard and took care of business tonight. We will face Humboldt in the second round on Friday. We’ve got what it takes, but it will take all we’ve got,” said Coach Miller.

Point guard Danielle Howard said, “It was a good win for our last home game. We’re looking forward to another game against Humboldt.”

The boys played Jayhawk and won 50-44. Jake Harvey had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. Luke Perry scored 10 points and had 4 assists. Clay Sutterby also scored 10 points and had 12 rebounds. Dawson Dreisbach had 5 rebounds.

“We’ve reached the point in the season where it’s win or go home,” Coach Hays said. “The boys played really well in spurts tonight against Jayhawk Linn. We turned the ball over too much and didn’t rebound very well, however. Those are both things we will need to get fixed heading into our matchup with Southeast on Thursday.”

Bourbon County

Teen Transportation Safety Virtual Conference Offered

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Here is an exciting opportunity for teens in your communities!

Please, share with your coalitions and communities, Thank you!

If you have any questions please contact Laura Moore

 

The Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference is virtual.  https://www.ktsro.org/kansas-teen-transportation-safety-conference.

 

We encourage you to invite ALL of your middle and high school students to the Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference by sharing this link https://www.ktsro.org/kttsc-registration-form and allowing all students to register themselves.

All registered sponsors and students will receive a conference registration kit including a shirt and other goodies.

Session will be recorded so can be watched later.

Let us know if you have questions!

Thanks!

 

 

Laura Moore 

State SAFE Coordinator

DCCCA Inc, Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office

www.ktsro.org/safe    

* 785-430-4026 * 2930 SW Wanamaker Drive * Topeka, KS  66614 * fax 785-233-1342

                                                                                    

 

Bourbon County

Bourbon County Coalition Minutes of March 3

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Agenda

March 3, 2021

  1. Welcome: Billie Jo welcomed fourteen members representing fifteen agencies to the meeting. She informed members that she is waiting on information from the City of Fort Scott in order to finalize the 2021 family swim pass application. Details will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Following the March 2 Board meeting, it was decided that we would continue to meet through Zoom for April, May, and June, not meet in July, and resume face-to-face meetings at the Scott View Apartments (High Rise) Community Room in August.

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Allen Schelleck, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries and Salvation Army: Allen is still waiting on the budget for Salvation Army so does not yet know how much assistance will be available through that program. Although he had some trouble securing heaters, he now has heaters and blankets available for those in need; funds for this program were provided by the Fort Scott Community Foundation.
  • Elizabeth Schafer, CASA, Next Steps, Feeding Families: Next Steps is on hold due to the pandemic; Feeding Families is serving 300-325 meals each week. Due to the numbers of meals and lack of adequate seating space, it is very likely that Feeding Families will remain a “to-go” meal even after the pandemic is over.
  • Cinda Reynolds, American Red Cross: All assistance and trainings through Red Cross are being done virtually. Cinda will be helping with the Iola blood drive next week.
  • Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority: Patty has a one-bedroom apartment available with no waiting; she will have several others of varying sizes available soon. These are income based rentals subsidized through HUD.
  • Alice Leonard, SEK-CAP Head Start: They are especially in need of applications for the home-based programs.
  • J.J. Karlinger KVC: They are instituting projects to help foster children throughout the year rather than just at Christmas; for the month of March, they will be doing “Underwearness” where they will collect new underwear, socks, pajamas, etc. If anyone would like to help with this project, or obtain information on fostering, contact J. J. at [email protected].
  • Christine Abbott, Southeast Kansas Works: Funds are available for job training and assistance. The Pittsburg office is open five days each week; the Fort Scott BWERK office is manned twice each week. Contact Christine at 620-779-3727 for specific office hours and appointments.
  • Mandi H-Woods, Healthy Families: She is doing online group activities to educate about healthy eating! She is in the process of starting parent support groups.
  • Michele Stevenson, Fort Scott Early Childhood Center, USD 234: Michele works with children from pre-natal through age 6; she does have some openings. She has been able to do home visits with masks and social distancing. She and Star McClellan, Parents as Teachers, were able to do a Family Event Drive Through activity where parents were provided many resources, wonderful freebies, and door prizes.
  • Shana McClure, DCF: LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) applications continue to be accepted until the last day of March. These can be completed online or applications can be obtained at DCF.
  • Andrea Scott, Principal, USD 234 PreSchool: The Four-Year-Old At-Risk program and Kansas PreSchool Pilot program are housed in the preschool building at Fourth and Judson where they serve one hundred children. She also has a classroom at New Generations. Andrea is also working on establishing and maintaining an Early Childhood Committee to help ensure that our preschools and daycares continue to prepare our students for kindergarten.
  • Jody Hoener, Healthy Bourbon County: Jody was instrumental in creating Healthy Bourbon County in 2016. This organization has highlighted healthy eating and cultivating habits into our Bourbon County lifestyle with the overall goal of healthier people. Jody can also provide assistance for those persons who own or wish to start a small business.
  • Sandra Haggard, RSVP: Sandy needs service ideas for our senior volunteers in Bourbon County. Her grant areas for volunteerism include opioid prevention, food distribution, veterans, blood drives, and K-12 support. Right now, Bourbon County RSVP has volunteers at The Beacon.
  1. Program (no programs for Zoom meetings)
  1. Open Forum: Dena Kemp was unable to attend today’s meeting; if anyone would like resources, training, or technical assistance surrounding substance use prevention, suicide prevention, or problem gambling, contact Dena.
  1. Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting will be April 7, 2021 by Zoom.
Business, Fort Scott

New Downtown Business: Barbed Wire and Roses Vintage Market

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Rosemary Harris is the owner of the new business on Main Street. Submitted photo.

Rosemary Harris, 52, is the owner of a new downtown business at 18 N. Main, Suite A, Barbed Wire, and Roses Vintage Market.

 

Barbed Wire and Roses Vintage Market is located in the northern storefront of what used to be a part of Country Cupboard Store, a decades-long mainstay of downtown Fort Scott.
The store hours are currently Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

She began her business journey helping a friend that owned a store, then opened her own flea market on January 30, 2021, she said.

 

“We have a variety of items ranging from vintage to antique to customized and repurposed,” Harris said.   “Our vendors bring their own unique style to the store and each booth has its own special charm.”

“We have unique furniture pieces, vintage items, and collectibles.  We love to help you find items you are looking for in your collections.  We also will be looking to buy estates soon.”

 

“I started this business because I love seeing vintage and antique items find new life and purpose,” she said.   “I enjoy the stories and pictures people share of their collections and why they started collecting.   I’m so glad to be a part of the downtown business district.”

Rosemary Harris in her flea market on Main Street. Submitted photo.

Harris can be contacted at 620-224-7764 or find the business on Facebook.

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee the 231 E. Wall on March 4

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Join us for this week’s
Chamber Coffee
Thursday, March 4th
will be hosted by the
2021 Newly Appointed Chamber Board
231 E.Wall St.
Click herefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s website.
Clickherefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s
Facebook website.
Chamber Members & Guests are
Welcome to attend and pay $1 to make an announcement about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or
anything else to share!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
3/11 ~ Chamber Coffee “OPEN”, Call to schedule!
3/18 ~ Briggs of Fort Scott – Birthday Week
3/25~ Nevada Regional Medical Center – Location TBA
Bourbon County, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, COVID-19, Fort Scott

Schedule An Appointment With CHC For COVID-19 Vaccine

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Vaccine has arrived! Please note the time, date and location of vaccine clinics. 

Reminder: people must schedule an appointment for the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccinations clinics open Wednesday, Saturday

A shipment of 4,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas clinics as part of a national effort to ensure underserved communities are equitably vaccinated.    

CHC/SEK continues to focus on vaccinating people age 65 and older however, the health center has expanded to the remaining categories within Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccination Prioritization Plan. Any individual from Phase 1 that still needs a vaccine may also call.

Phase 2 includes people aged 65 and up, high-contact critical workers and congregate settings. High-contact critical workers include: higher education staff; first responders; judicial/court system participants; childcare workers; food processing including meat processing; grocery stores; food service to include restaurants; transportation organizations/suppliers; city/county public works; Dept. Motor Vehicles; U.S. Postal Service, home care providers, and supplier of critical infrastructure service/supplies.

 

Vaccines are already going into arms. On Wednesday, vaccines will be distributed from 1 to 4 PM at 924 N. Broadway, Pittsburg.  

CHC/SEK-Fort Scott will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at 9 AM- 3 PM on Saturday, March 6 at the clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott. 
The vaccine appointment telephone number to call is 866-888-8650, which will be answered 7 AM -7 PM seven days a week. There is an additional line for Spanish speakers, available at 620-240-8940, answered from 7 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Anyone listed under Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccine Prioritization Plan is eligible to participate. Those guidelines are available at https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=111.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine recipients will not be restricted by county residency, nor do they have to be a patient of CHC/SEK.