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Monthly Archives: July 2022
Bingo at Memorial Hall
Until further notice, bingo will be the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month by the American Legion Post.
Location: Memorial Hall
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Submitted by:
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS
CHC/SEK Fort Scott to provide walk-in mammograms July 27
FORT SCOTT — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is hosting a walk-in mammogram event for women age 40 and older who have not received a recent mammogram.
The event will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 at the Fort Scott main clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd Fort Scott. Refreshments and a gift will be provided.
Women in Southeast Kansas rank far below state and national averages in receiving this life-saving screening, and having the service available within the clinic helps remove barriers many women have in receiving timely breast cancer screenings. Likewise, the walk-in event will give patients an option on when they can arrive.
Because CHC/SEK believes every woman should have the best quality mammogram available, every patient receives a 3D exam. A physician’s referral is also not required. The screening is available to eligible women regardless of ability to pay.
CHC/SEK uses the Hologic Genius system that screens the breast in 4 seconds for a much less compression time, with less radiation exposure than many conventional mammography machines. The Genius exam is also superior for denser breasts that that can hide early signs of cancer in a traditional mammogram.
In addition, the Hologic Genius scans potentially reduce patient callback by up to 40 percent compared to 2D, sparing the emotional and economic toll of additional testing, including biopsies when there could be nothing wrong.
For more information people can call 620-670-6710.
Agenda for Fort Scott City Commission for July 5
The complete packet is online at www.fscity.org.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JULY 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1315–A totaling $405,044.03.
C. Request to pay – Insituform – CIPP Sanitary Lining Project – $7,246.69
D. Request to Pay – Susan Bancroft – Financial
V. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VI. Old Business:
1. Consideration of 623 Short Street and possible demolition.
2. Consideration of Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership
VII. Appearances: David Lipe – Street Closure Request – Care to Share Fundraiser
– 16 N. National Avenue – August 13th, 2022
Aaron Foxworth – Tacos & Tailgates Event – September 3rd, 2022 – Temporary
Street Closure Request
VIII. Public Hearing: None
IX. New Business:
1. Consideration of Land Bank Board position and approval of budget.
2. Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve.
3. Consideration of publication of Budget Hearing Amendment for July 19th,
2022.
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JULY 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1315–A totaling $405,044.03.
C. Request to pay – Insituform – CIPP Sanitary Lining Project – $7,246.69
D. Request to Pay – Susan Bancroft – Financial
V. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VI. Old Business:
1. Consideration of 623 Short Street and possible demolition.
2. Consideration of Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership
VII. Appearances: David Lipe – Street Closure Request – Care to Share Fundraiser
– 16 N. National Avenue – August 13th, 2022
Aaron Foxworth – Tacos & Tailgates Event – September 3rd, 2022 – Temporary
Street Closure Request
VIII. Public Hearing: None
IX. New Business:
1. Consideration of Land Bank Board position and approval of budget.
2. Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve.
3. Consideration of publication of Budget Hearing Amendment for July 19th,
2022.
4. Consideration of Charter Ordinance No. 34 relating to Transient Guest Tax
and a Tourism Advisory Board
5. Consideration of Demolition Bids: 601 W. 2nd – 604 W. 5th – 722 S. Heylman
X. Reports and Comments:
A. City Manager Comments:
– Street Equipment Request
B. Director Comments:
C. Engineering Firm Comments:
1. Proposal for Street and Sidewalk Improvement on South Horton Street
from West 18th to West 6th Street and West 6th Street from South Horton
Street to South National
2. Consideration of Addendum No. 1 – Wastewater Design Contract
D. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XI. Executive Session – If requested
and a Tourism Advisory Board
5. Consideration of Demolition Bids: 601 W. 2nd – 604 W. 5th – 722 S. Heylman
X. Reports and Comments:
A. City Manager Comments:
– Street Equipment Request
B. Director Comments:
C. Engineering Firm Comments:
1. Proposal for Street and Sidewalk Improvement on South Horton Street
from West 18th to West 6th Street and West 6th Street from South Horton
Street to South National
2. Consideration of Addendum No. 1 – Wastewater Design Contract
D. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XI. Executive Session – If requested
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for July 5
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 5, 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 & Bridge Report
- Bob Reed – Fair Board Budget
- Kelley Zellner — Discuss demolition incentive and fall cleanup day
- Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
- Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer Comment
- 2021 EMPG Grant Discussion
- Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
- Public Comment
- Commission Comment
- District Court – 10:30am
- Judge Ward-Executive Session 75-4319(b)(12) to discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures
1pm – 4pm: Department Budget Reviews (open to the public)
Register of Deeds
Sheriff/Corrections
Public Works
Justifications for Executive Session:
KSA 75-4319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
KSA 75-4319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
KSA 75-4319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property
KSA 75-4319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.
Obituary of Alfred Basel
Alfred Heinrich Basel, 86, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday morning, June 27, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center.
He was born June 3, 1936, in Hanau, Germany, the son of Otto and Elisabeth (Froschhauser) Basel.
After moving to the United States as a young man, Alfred married his first wife Brigitte whom he met in Germany, and together they had a daughter, Sonja. Alfred and Brigitte were later divorced.
Later in life, he met and married Ernestine “Ernie” Mae (Bilyew) Lotterer on February 21, 1990, in Joplin, Missouri, and she preceded him in death June 29, 2006.
Alfred later met Ernestina Plouvier who was a loving caregiver to Alfred’s wife Ernie before she died. Alfred and Ernestina married on November 12, 2008 and she survives of the home.
Alfred was a Sergeant First Class in the US Army as an Orthotic Specialist, making artificial limbs. He enlisted in 1958 and served 2 tours in Vietnam as part of a medical evacuation Battalion, honorably retiring after twenty-one years in 1979.
He continued his skill of making orthotic devices for military veterans in San Antonio, Texas for several years. Later, he worked for Key Industries in Fort Scott as well as other area businesses.
His love of people and travel was well known. For many years Alfred would travel to Germany around the time of his birthday and the Pentecost celebration. He also enjoyed the many family reunions in Germany.
Here in the States, Alfred joined Tex Crutcher and many others as part of the Citizens Bank “Funseekers” on many memorable trips over the years. He also enjoyed traveling seeing nature and historical sites such as Washington, DC. He particularly enjoyed the wineries in and around Hermann, Missouri.
Alfred was known for giving rides to those that needed them. His most frequent passenger was Jake Underwood.
Alfred also enjoyed singing. He found that song is the one thing that helped calm his wife Ernie when she suffered from Dementia. Later, Alfred and JT Knoll sang many times at the Sunset Manor in Frontenac for the residents there. That love of singing didn’t end there, he joined the Uniontown United Methodist Church where he regularly sang for the congregation.
Survivors include his wife Ernestina of the home; his daughter, Sonja Basel, of Ludwigsburg, Germany, granddaughter Lynn also of Ludwigsburg, step-daughter Shelly Minton (Phil), of Pittsburg, Kansas, and step-son Jay Lotterer (Crystal), also of Pittsburg; a sister, Gisella and her family of Germany and other relatives in Germany.
In addition to his wife Ernie, he was also preceded in death by his parents, and two step-sons, Steven Lotterer, and Jeff Lotterer.
Rev. Carl K. Ellis will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Uniontown United Methodist Church with burial following at the Mt. Orum Cemetery in Redfield, Kansas, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter July 1
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Landmark Bancorp, Inc. to Acquire Freedom Bancshares, Inc.
(Manhattan, KS and Overland Park, KS) Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LARK) (“Landmark”), the holding company of Landmark National Bank, and Freedom Bancshares, Inc. (“Freedom”), the holding company of Freedom Bank, jointly announced this week the execution of a definitive agreement under which Landmark will acquire Freedom and Freedom Bank for cash consideration valued at $33.350 million, subject to potential adjustment as more fully described in the agreement.
The agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions. Upon closing of the acquisition, Freedom Bank will be merged with and into Landmark National Bank.
Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its effects on the economic environment, our customers and operations, as well as changes to federal, state or local government laws, regulations or orders in connection with the pandemic; (ii) the strength of the local, national and international economies; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning banking, securities, consumer protection, insurance, monetary, trade and tax matters; (iv) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (v) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vi) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (viii) our risk management framework; (ix) interruptions in information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party services; (x) changes and uncertainty in benchmark interest rates, including the elimination of LIBOR and the development of a substitute; (xi) the effects of severe weather, natural disasters, widespread disease or pandemics, or other external events; (xii) the loss of key executives or employees; (xiii) changes in consumer spending; (xiv) integration of acquired businesses; (xv) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xvi) changes in accounting policies and practices, such as the implementation of the current expected credit losses accounting standard; (xvii) the economic impact of armed conflict or terrorist acts involving the United States; (xviii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xix) declines in the value of our investment portfolio; (xx) the ability to raise additional capital; (xxi) cyber-attacks; (xxii) declines in real estate values; (xxiii) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties; and (xxiv) any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by Landmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional risk factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Becky Tourtillott
Vice President, Marketing
Landmark National Bank
Office: 620.223.1200 x2321 Fax: 620.223.1336
200 S Main, PO Box 899, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Obituary of Leona Garrett
Leona Maxine Garrett, 91, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away early Thursday morning June 30, 2022, at the Oak Pointe Nursing Home in Carthage, Missouri. She was born March 2, 1931, in Cato, Kansas, the daughter of Wesley Curtis and Leona Florence (Coonrod) James. She married Jack Herbert Garrett August 26, 1950, in Arcadia, Kansas, and he preceded her in death January 7, 2001.
Maxine was a Red Hat Lady, and she loved to spend time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed fixing big family dinners, and all of her grandchildren think she makes the best macaroni and cheese, chicken and noodles, and spaghetti and meatballs.
Survivors include her children, Jack Garrett and wife Deborah, of Carthage, Missouri, Sandra Moore, of Monterey, California; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Jack, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tracy Coe; and a great-grandson.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 1:30 p.m. at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with a visitation prior to services at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022. Burial will follow at Large / Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cradling Memories, Milo James Coe Foundation at cradlingmemories.org, or may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Bronson Day Has Been Re-energized
Bronson Day, a local community event of this small town in western Bourbon County, has been revamped.
Bronson Day has typically been held yearly in the spring and led by the Bronson Ruritan, said Kelly Perry.
Perry is part of a new organization in Bronson.
The town held an open town meeting seeking volunteers for the new organization, called the Bronson Pride Committee.
“In the past, we had a larger Ruritan group and several locals realized this was a big task to put on just one or two people in the Ruritan,” Perry said. “After speaking to Terry Johnston, head of the Bronson Ruritan we agreed to all work together to help promote the event.”
Elected to head the organization are Kayla Greenway-president, Michael Stewart-vice president, Danielle Minor-treasurer and Perry as secretary.
The event, moved from the spring to the summer, starts as 9 a.m. with a horseshoe tournament hosted by Terry Johnson.
“Bronson is the home of the first world horseshoe tournament,” she said. “This event is free.”
“We have a huge day of events planned, from free bounce houses to a mini horse pull, a parade, a color run, Kale Nelson’s State Farm Car Show, a three-on-three basketball tournament,a horseshoe tournament, a cornhole tournament, kids games, over 25 vendors, several food trucks, a street dance, a live DJ, a beer garden and of course our fireworks display,” she said.
“This year we created a bit more buzz by creating not only the committee, but allowing food trucks, doubling the fireworks budget, and bringing back the street dance,” Perry said. “Board members and volunteers were able to get sponsors and received a grant from Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Inc. The funds are not all spent on one single event but are going to be used for overall community improvement and morale which includes The Bronson Day Celebration.”
“Bronson Day is just part of the vision the entire board has for the Bronson Pride Committee,” she said. “In the future, we will continue to meet and grow and make this yearly event better and bigger. We want to unify our community through ideas, efforts, and solving problems and needs. If we can motivate others we can change the community morale and continue to thrive together,” she said.
Kayla Greenway has lived in Bronson for many years and raised her four children here.
“I’ve helped with Bronson days in the past, but this year‘s planning has been ramped up by our new Bronson Pride Committee,” Greenway said. “It’s a committee we started to help clean our town up, bring awareness to community development, and come together in unity with the same goal of helping one another in our town.”
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” Greenway said. “I am excited to see what our future holds. We are always accepting new members and our next meeting is July 6 at 5 p.m. at the city park.”
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/BronsonPride
Who Inspires You by Patty LaRoche
In a recent Instagram post, I wrote this: “Heroes do not wear capes.” We all know that. Recently, I watched a newscast which aired our Speaker of the House making a guest appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and told the drag queens they “inspired” her. “My honor to be here to say to all of you, how proud we all are of you. Thank you for the joy and beauty you bring to the world,” she said. “Your freedom of expression of yourselves in drag is what America is all about.” The drag queens beamed. I groaned.
As a college assignment, my granddaughter recently was asked to write an essay about the person who most inspired her. She wrote about a woman she met on a missionary trip who taught her the importance of loving others…not in a fake, self-serving way but in the same way Jesus loved. One person inspired by freedom of expression, another by loving Jesus.
Who inspires you?
The movie “Maverick” is a blockbuster hit. Tom Cruise returns to lead a group of Top Gun specialists in a heroic, edge-of-your-seat-type spectacular. Who of us can watch that without feeling an enormous sense of pride in the U.S. military, not only for their phenomenal piloting skills but also for the design and capabilities of the planes they fly?
The Fourth of July will be celebrated this weekend. Many of us will have family get togethers, roast hot dogs and shoot fireworks. For that day, we might even play patriotic songs on our iPhones, and when we hear Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be an American,” we will sing along. Yet, we who never served in the military cannot begin to understand just what heroes our soldiers are.
Adam and Jenn, my son and daughter-in-law, regularly host PTSD veterans at their ranch. These heroes come to heal, to team with others who have suffered as they have, and to share their experiences with like-minded veterans. Once recovered (as much as humanly possible), some return to mentor the newbies who come for the first time. Statistics are alarming for those who are not helped. According to U.S.O. reports, “In 2021, research found that 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served in the military after 9/11 have died by suicide – compared to the 7,057 service members killed in combat in those same 20 years.”
This week, Adam and a team of heroes are in Ukraine. Yesterday, our family received a rare text from him, describing his mission. A friend in Moldova had called him, asking if his team could bring aid to a church in Ukraine accessible by only two bridges. One had been blown up two months ago, but the second, hit by a missile a few days previous, was still passable. The church where they delivered the goods had a pastor who had acted on faith and built a large church, praying that people would come.
Adam wrote, “His first service in the new church was Feb. 20. Russia invaded on the 24th. His church now has 1500-2000 who attend daily, evening services…we (E3 Foundation) had bought seven tons of food for his church. Shortly after buying it, I got a random text from a friend in the states who wanted to make a donation to E3 for just shy of the amount we just spent.” He ended with this: “God continues to open doors and we continue to see His light overpower the darkness here!”
Let’s remember that the reason we (including drag queens) have the “freedom of expression” to celebrate the 4th of July has nothing to do with us. It is because of the eternal Hero making that possible by blessing those who fight for that right.
We should all remember that this Independence Day!
