Obituary of Paul Joseph Newton II

Paul Joseph Newton II, 64, of Fort Scott, Kansas passed away Friday evening, February 18, 2022, at the Ascension Via Christi Emergency Room in Fort Scott.

He was born July 4, 1957 in Fort Scott, the son of Paul J, and Jennie Zembal Newton. He married Sondra Simons, June 25, 1976 at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Paul Joe graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1975, where he wrestled and played football. He then attended Fort Scott Community College. Over the years he owned and operated Newton Automotive, was employed by KDOT, Fort Scott Truck & Tractor, Mid Continental Restoration and Bourbon County Public Works.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time with his family, and watching his grandsons play sports. He didn’t know a stranger, and always kept us laughing. He enjoyed being the family Bingo Caller, Uber Driver, and was well known as the backup Umpire for Safe Valley Baseball and “never made a bad call”.

Paul Joe is survived by his wife, Sondra of 45 years, of the home, two sons, Paul J. Newton III (Trey) of Kansas City, Missouri, and Josh Newton and wife, Trisha of Fort Scott, a daughter, Sammi Simpson and husband, Kaleb of Fort Scott, a sister, Paulette Albright and husband, Richard of Fort Scott, and grandchildren, Ryder, Rush, Ridge & Rocki Newton, Willow Simpson and Treyton Newton, sister-in-law, Law Dawnell Newton of Rolla, Kansas, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Jennie Newton, and siblings, Marlene, Scott, and Jeff Newton.

Pastor Matthew Hunt will officiate funeral services for Paul Joe at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Faith Church (South of Fort Scott) on Hwy 69, 2203 Deer Road, Garland, Kansas 66741.

Burial will be private (for family only) in the Clarksburg Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to IBT (services for families impacted by Autism), which may be submitted on their website: http://ibt-inc.org.

The family wants to make the memorial contribution recipient in the obituary a link to their website for ease in giving for those who want to give online:

http://ibt-inc.org

Mississippi Squirrel Visits Missouri By Carolyn Tucker

Carolyn Tucker. Submitted photo.

Keys to the Kingdom

 

 

I recently made a trip to Anderson, Missouri to attend a ladies’ meeting at the Banner Church. I had volunteered to help Charlene, her mother, and her aunt with the setup for the evening gathering. When we brought stuff into the Life Center, we must have left the outside double doors open too long. After working a while, someone said, “There’s a squirrel!” He scurried around for a few seconds and then dashed into an adjoining classroom. I swiftly closed the doors to the room in order to contain him while Charlene found and told her husband/pastor that a squirrel was running loose in the church. Dennis nonchalantly came downstairs and quickly formulated a simple plan. We would open the outside double doors, arm three of us with push brooms, and then open the classroom doors so the squirrel could easily exit the building.

Prior to opening the squirrel’s door, Charlene felt it was important to remind us that squirrels can run up your britches leg. Dennis opened the door and the squirrel made a run for it; but it was in the wrong direction. He headed straight for me. That squirrel went totally berserk, jumped over my broom and darted up the stairs, banged his head into the glass door and zoomed back down the stairs. Someone was yelling, “Get it, get it!” as I sprinted up the stairs and opened the glass door. That half-crazed squirrel ran around the tables at breakneck speed, darted back up the stairs and burst through the open door. You might think this is just a wild tale from Ray Stevens’ hit song, but I can prove it happened because every bit of it was recorded on the surveillance camera!

I come from a long line of laughing people on both sides of my family, so I have a natural inclination to see humor in things most people don’t notice. Whenever someone told my Mom a comical real-life story and got to the punch line, she’d cackle like a chicken laying an egg. Laughing is good for our health and God makes that clear in His Word. “A merry heart does good, like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22 NKJV). A joyful heart will brighten and strengthen your day. The Bible has examples of people who laughed — even God laughs. “And Sarah said, ‘God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me’” (Genesis 21:6 NKJV). Abraham and Sarah named their son “Isaac” which means “He (God) Laughs.” Abraham fell on his face and laughed (see Genesis 17:17).

We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy” (Psalm 126:2 NLT). What’s on the inside shows on the outside. As kids, we sang: If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it, if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands (or stomp your feet). I once heard a preacher say that some Christians look like they’ve been baptized in dill pickle juice. In the Old Testament, we find that there’s a time for laughing. “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to cry and a time to laugh…“ (Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 NLT). Believers should take our laughter medicine every day. Studies show that 30-second belly laughs are good for your immune system. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is let loose and laugh.

My Mom used to say, “You might as well laugh as cry.” I’ve found that to be pretty good advice. I actually laugh and cry all at the same time when something is extremely funny.

The Key: Go ahead and laugh like a hyena or, at least, grin like an opossum.

The Great Recession by Gregg Motley

Gregg Motley. President of the Regional Economic Development, Inc. Submitted photo.

Rural America has been fighting numerous megatrends that have caused us to shrink since 1941, but no event accelerated this decline more than the 2008 recession. It drained billions of dollars of wealth from our economy, government enacted massive new regulations, and a trillion dollar bailout of Wall Street blew a big hole in the Federal budget; all these events negatively impacted rural America disproportionately.

The genesis of the Great Recession of 2008 was a 1999 action by Fannie Mae, the nation’s biggest underwriter of home mortgages, to weaken mortgage qualification requirements. Congress and the President supported this move by this government-funded organization with the intent of making home ownership more accessible to lower income and minorities buyers; the sub-prime mortgage industry was born.

From 1999 to 2008, the number of these loans grew and standards were further relaxed to support more home ownership. The number of sub-prime loans increased substantially because banks could offer “teaser” rates that would later adjust and earn higher fees. Banks fell all over themselves to originate these highly profitable loans.

Mortgage insurance companies and rating agencies joined the party, by rubber-stamping the insurance application and assigning the rating demanded by the bank to ensure the loans were sold. The Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Bond (CMOs) made up of many of these questionable loans became big business, and investors flocked to purchase them; the lion’s share were purchased by Wall Street investment banks, who then leveraged them again through a new debt instrument called Collateral Debt Obligations (“CDOs”); this was like throwing gasoline on a fire.

The high volume of these mortgages to new homebuyers created a bull market for real estate and values skyrocketed. Everything seemed fine through 2006.

The end started when an increasing number of these unqualified borrowers began defaulting on their loans. Next, the adjustable rate mortgages with teaser rates started to adjust and the homeowner’s mortgage payments jumped dramatically, causing them to be unable to make the much higher payment. In 2008, late payments reached a crescendo, and defaults skyrocketed. As a result, home values dropped and the beginnings of a recession took root.

The final straw was the defaults on many of the CMOs and CDOs owned by Wall Street investment banks, creating the need for Congress to ride to the rescue to head off a much larger crisis; more rural money shipped to big businesses.

What was at the root of this disaster? There was plenty of greed and dishonesty that intensified the crisis, but the heart of the problem was the Federal government inserting themselves in the housing market and creating a vehicle by which banks and mortgage companies could make money on loans they would not normally approve. Ultimately, no one benefitted, especially low-income families and minorities, and we all paid the price.

The best thing Washington, D.C. can do for rural America is to quit inserting themselves into the American way of business and life. I believe that given a choice on a level playing field, Americans will prefer the life offered by small town America and Bourbon County. I know I do.

If you want to know more about this topic, I recommend you watch the movie, The Big Short, released in 2015. It funny, entertaining, star-studded and informative; It does contain a significant amount of profanity.

FS City Commission Special Meeting Feb. 22

There will be a Special Meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022.

Discussion will be the Airport Runway project.

There will be a work session immediately following the special meeting to discuss the prioritization of Lake Fort Scott projects.

These meetings will be held at 123 S. Main Street in the City Commission meeting room and will be broadcast on the City’s you tube channel. These meetings are open to the public.

Minutes of FSCC Trustees for Jan 24

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
January 24, 2022
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Thank you to Bryan Holt for being the newest board member. KASB will be here
for a board training at the February meeting. The board will begin the training at 4 pm with the meeting to follow. If a
board member is unable to attend, the training will be postponed to March.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Rob Harrington presented information regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. A motion was made
to approve the interlocal agreement for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program by Nelson, seconded by Hart,
and carried by unanimous vote.
B. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the public records
request policy with the following language added to the fee structure:
**For records requiring attorney consultation as well as FSCC time in excess of 30 minutes, both the attorney
rate and FSCC rate will be assessed.
AUDIT REPORT: Terry Sercer of Diehl, Banwart, Bolton reviewed the results of FSCC’s recent audit. The auditors
gave an unqualified opinion. Sercer noted the tremendous financial impact that FSCC has on the community, with $9.8
million in federal grants processed through FSCC, including financial aid PELL and COVID-19 grants.
No state statutory violations, and no violations of federal law were cited. Sercer did have to cite a deficiency in internal
controls due to a cash balance difference of $46,000. He noted the amount is not a large amount in comparison to the total
audited amount of $22 million. Sercer attributed the deficiency to the additional work and reporting required by the
COVID-19 grants.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.
REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from Gordon Parks, Student Services, Student
Affairs, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:55
p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
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FSCC Trustees Agenda For Feb. 21

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will start at 4 pm with a training provided by Dr. Doug Moeckel of KASB.  This will be open session, but no official business will be conducted during this training session.

The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
February 21, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
4:00 p.m. Board training provided by KASB in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at
5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
4:00 KASB BOARD TRAINING
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 24,
2022, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 61
A. Approval of Beverage Sales and Vending Provider on Campus, 61
B. Approval of 2022-23 Academic Calendars, 79
REPORTS, 82
A. Administrative Updates, 82
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 100
ADJOURNMENT, 101
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• February 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• March 14 – 18, 2022: Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 21, 2022: Board Meeting
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• March 25, 2022: Aggie Day
• April 12, 2022: Foundation Scholarship Dinner
• April 15, 2022: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 18, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 6, 2022: Athletic Award Show
• May 7, 2022: Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and Banquet
• May 10 – 13, 2022: Finals
• May 14, 2022: Graduation
• May 16, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 30, 2022: Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 20, 2022: Board Meeting
• July 16, 2022: Foundation Gala
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
2
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson
3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
4
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 January
24, 2022.
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) Melissa Schelah, IDRC Project Specialist, effective February 1, 2022
b) Madison Dehlinger, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective February 18, 2022

2) Separations
a) Bethanne Elliott, Admissions Representative/Graphic Design Specialist,
effective February 15, 2022
b) Aliya Higginbotham, Head Volleyball Coach, effective February 18, 2022
c) Brian Lancaster, Director of Admissions, effective February 28, 2022

To view the entire packet:

2.21.22 Consent Agenda

Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula Alert

OOS - JSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 18, 2022

Contact: [email protected]

KDHE and the FDA warn consumers not to use select Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula 

TOPEKA – Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is investigating complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott’s Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility. Three brands of powdered infant formula were recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the FDA is alerting consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products produced at this facility.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:

  • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and
  • the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and
  • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas. Products made at the Sturgis facility can be found across the United States. Individuals can find more information about returning the product directly to Abbott by using the Product Recall tool.

Cronobacter infections are rare, but they can be deadly in newborns. Infections in infants usually occur in the first days or weeks of life. About two to four cases are reported to CDC every year, but this figure may not reflect the true number of illnesses because most hospitals and laboratories are not required to report Cronobacter infections to health departments.

The first symptom of Cronobacter infection in infants is usually a fever, accompanied by poor feeding, crying, or very low energy. Infants with these symptoms should be immediately evaluated by a health care provider.

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Agenda For Bourbon County Commission Feb. 22

Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 22, 2022
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
• Cereal Malt Beverage Permit Approval
• Removal of Special Assessment Process
• County Counselor Comment
• Susan Bancroft, Finance Director Comment
o Inclement Weather
o Control Room Request
o Finance Report Update
• Public Comment
• Elected Officials Comment
• Commission Comment

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
February 18th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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2/18 ~ National Drink Wine Day, Crooner’s Lounge featuring 1/2 price bottles all evening, and new wine menu Click here for more info. on their FB page.
2/19 ~ ESSER III FUNDING COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Hosted by USD 234
8am at FS Middle School, 8am, 1105 E. 12th St. Give your input to identify needs for our schools. See flyer below for more info.
2/19 ~ Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest: Hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site
Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest in cooperation with the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. All art supplies provided. More info on the
2/19 ~ Legislative Update Coffee hosted by the Chamber at Empress Event Center, 10-11:30am, Breakfast Refreshments served. Public welcome for an update by Kansas Senators Richard Hilderbrand and Caryn Tyson and Representatives Ken Collins and Trevor Jacobs.
2/20 ~ Open Mic Afternoon: Hosted by Gordon Parks Museum. 2pm at The Ellis Fine Arts Center – Fort Scott Community College
The Gordon Parks Museum will host an open mic for any poets, rappers, musicians, or artists of all ages to read their work. Bring your friends, your poetry, your instruments, your beats, your inspirations, your creativity, and your talent! No sign-up necessary, just hop on the mic when you’re ready!
2/20 ~ Film Screening at the Gordon Parks Museum of “Many Fires This Time: We the 100 Million” an award-winning documentary film that received the Gordon Parks Black Film Excellence Honorable Mention Award at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita, KS, 3:30pm.
2/25 ~ Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church 11:30am – 1pm
First United Methodist Church will host a
drive-through soup lunch. A variety of soups including potato, vegetable beef, and chili will be served along with a dessert for a free-will offering. The soup lunch will be sponsored by the Mission Committee at FUMC
301 S. National
2/26 ~ Kansas Rocks – 26th AnnualFrostbite This is a great way to open up your season’s wheeling. Great food, great fun, and great friends make this event warm all over.
Click here for more details.
Kansas Rocks – 2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS
3/1 ~ Annual Pancake Feed hosted by the Fort Scott Kiwanis Club. Two times 11am-1:30pm and 4-6:30pm at First United Methodist Church. DRIVE-THRU ONLY!
SAVE THE DATE:
3/5 ~ 1st Annual Marsha Fest featuring Disco Dick & the Mirror Balls at Liberty Theater, 8-11pm, $35/ticket, purchase here!
Click here for the FB event.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
Esser III Funding Community Conversation
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE COFFEE
OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
A Film Screening of
Many Fires This Time: We The 100 Million
Pancake Feed
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR
FUTURE NOW FINANCE AT FSHS
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
CELEBRATING 16 YEARS IN FORT SCOTT!
THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Legislative Update Coffee Tomorrow at the Empress Event Center

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
is hosting a Legislative Update Coffee
Tomorrow ~ Saturday, February 19, 2022
10:00-11:30am
PLEASE JOIN US ~ ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Empress Event Center
7 N. Main St.
(Coffee, juice, and light breakfast refreshments will be served)
Kansas Senators Caryn Tyson and Richard Hilderbrand and Representatives Trevor Jacobs and Ken Collins have been invited to give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented by the audience.
Thank you to our Chamber Champions members for all of their support

High School Career Exploration Program Needs More Mentors

Lewis Dunkeson, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator, speaks to the group on Feb. 8. Submitted photo.
The Fort Scott High School Career Exploration Mentoring Program needs a few more volunteers.
The program is a partnership of the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, the City of Fort Scott and the school district, USD234, according to the Chamber website.
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lindsay Madison told the weekly Chamber Coffee attendees on Thursday that two more female mentors are needed for the students.

“The Chamber’s motivation for organizing the program is related to Workforce Development,” Madison told fortscott.biz. “Our goal is to help the students be on a path to success, but also develop a funnel of employees for our manufacturers and other businesses by exposing students to local career opportunities available.”

“Students may be ready to start working directly after high school or college, or may move away for several years and return to Bourbon County in the future,” she said. “By being part of the mentor program they will be more aware that Fort Scott truly is a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

“Working at a local manufacturer does not exclusively involve assembly line work as students may perceive, there are many great positions to be held in accounting, sales, engineering, welding and other areas that we try to expose them to,” she said.

“Some students are more interested in health care, law enforcement or other fields and mentors will work to set up job shadows or question/answer sessions with people in those careers” Madison said. “Each student’s needs are differently related to their educational goals or career exploration and while we bring the mentors and students together monthly as a group, the mentors work individually with the students they are paired with to build connections and make a positive impact towards their success.”

Currently, there are 14 students enrolled in the program, Madison said.
Once per month a group activity, speaker or tour is organized by the Chamber.
On February 8 at Fort Scott High School, Assistant Principal Alex Specht was the keynote speaker. Submitted photo.
At least one other time per month the student meets with their mentor one-on-one to talk about personal goals, pertinent topics or other issues that the student might have.
Attendees at the Feb. 8 mentoring program at Fort Scott High School. Submitted photo.

The program is funded in part by the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, she said.

Bill Michaud, the owner of Sleep Inn Hotel and Chamber member,  helps with the program, working with the mentors. Lewis Dunkeson, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator, helps recruit high school students and keeps them informed of meetings, Madison said.

It is an extra-curricular activity, and the high school staff are “very supportive” by allowing extra time at lunch for the meetings, Madison said.

Community members interested in being mentors, and students interested in the program, may contact the Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

If you are interested in being a mentor to a high school student please complete the following, which is found on the Chamber website:

Background check authorization.

Mentor Profile Form.

Email: [email protected]; or fax 620-223-3574.

Here are several of the education modules used by mentors for discussion topic ideas for one-on-one visits with the students: basic vehicle maintenance, cooking, driver’s license information, household financing, jobs, and personal health.

The modules listed above were developed by the 2017-18 LEAD Bourbon County class, a leadership program organized by the Chamber.

 

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