Ecker: New Real Estate Agent with Lyons Realty Group

Bill Ecker, taken from the Lyons Group Realty Facebook page.
Bill Ecker, 65, received his real estate license in February, 2023.
He was recently hired by Lyons Realty Group.
“My job will be to help others with the sale or purchase of property,” he said. “I am available almost every weekday after 2 p.m. and on weekends.”
Contact him at  620-224-6311 or email, [email protected]
Ecker lives in Fort Scott and is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
In his spare time, Ecker enjoys a variety of activities.
“I love to golf, gardening, bike riding, hiking and watching almost any sport,” he said. He has two daughters, Sarah in Durham, NC and Amy in Centerton, AR and two grandchildren.
Bailey Lyons. Submitted photo.
Lyons Realty Group recently announced Ecker’s hiring on its Facebook page:
“Bill is no stranger to rural living, in fact, that’s what he prefers. He moved to Fort Scott in 1994 from a rural community in Central Illinois, and has enjoyed building a life in this community ever since.
“While Bill is new to real estate, he is not new to customer service and helping people. He has worked in sales and service his entire life, and is passionate about exceeding his customer’s expectations.
Coming originally from the farm lands in Illinois, Bill has working knowledge of agricultural properties and their uses.
“Bill’s father was a carpenter giving him knowledge of general construction. His diverse background makes him well-qualified to help with any facet of real estate whether it be agriculture, residential, or commercial.
“Bill entered the real estate business in hopes of helping others achieve their goals of property ownership, and he gets great satisfaction out of helping others succeed. Finding the right property for the right person is his newest passion.”

Fort Scott Town Wide Annual Garage Sale This Weekend

2023 Annual Town – Wide Garage Sale!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Spring Town-wide Garage Sale is, May 5th and 6th as well as the Pioneer Harvest Swap Meet at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. To have your sale listed on the map, registrations need to be turned in by May 2nd.
Starting Thursday, May 4th, copies of the official garage sale map may be found at the Chamber office as well as local stores 5 Corners, Bids & Dibs, Casey’s, Don’s Smoke Shop, and all Pete’s locations. The map may also be found on the Chamber website fortscott.com or on Facebook on the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce page.
Contact the Chamber for more information at
620-223-3566.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg adds OB/GYN

OB/GYN Victoria Shirley, DO, has joined Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.

Dr. Shirley, who has been practicing since 2002, knows the importance of close-to-home, community-based care and is excited to care for women in all stages of life.

Dr. Shirley earned her undergraduate and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa and then did her OB/GYN residency through Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital.

Prior to joining Ascension Via Christi, Dr. Shirley spent nearly a decade caring for patients at Kings’ Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana. During that period, she served as their Chief of Surgery and additionally as Medical Director of Choice’s Pregnancy clinic.

“We are excited that Dr. Shirley chose Ascension Via Christi to practice, further improving access to care for women in Southeast Kansas,” says Drew Talbott, hospital president. “Dr. Shirley’s compassion, experience, courtesy and patient-first mindset makes her a great fit for our OB/GYN team.”

Dr. Shirley wants her future patients to know that they will be coming into a welcoming, non-judgemental environment and encourages them to feel open to ask questions. She looks forward to collaborating on every aspect of her patients’ care, from teens to seniors.

Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Shirley by calling 620-230-0044. For more information, visit ascension.org/PittsburgKS.

 

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About Ascension Via Christi

 

In Kansas, Ascension Via Christi operates seven hospitals and 75 other sites of care and employs nearly 6,400 associates. Across the state, Ascension Via Christi provided nearly $89 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2021. Serving Kansas for more than 135 years, Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the leading non-profit and Catholic health system in the U.S., operating more than 2,600 sites of care – including 145 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities

Chamber After Hours Meet and Greet: Riggs Chiropractic This Thursday

Join us this Thursday evening!
Chamber After-hours
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
at Riggs Chiropractic!
Join us for a Chamber After-hours & Ribbon Cutting Event to celebrate the opening of Riggs Chiropractic Fort Scott location, 304 E. 23rd St.!
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The event will take place from 5:15 to 6:30pm
with the remarks & ribbon cutting at 5:30pm
Festive refreshments & libations will be served along with door prize drawings!
$2 admission for the Chamber 50/50 drawing!
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Bo Co Dems Will Serve Brunch at Farmer’s Market This Saturday

Bourbon County Democrats are serving breakfast or brunch on Saturday, May 6th on Skubitz Plaza at the Farmers Market from 8 – Noon.

They will serve fresh coffee or bottled water, fresh fruit, and a choice of fresh-baked Coffee Cake–all for $5.

Note:They will deliver in town. For delivery or more information, call 620 215 1505.

They also invite you to bring a lawn chair, if you wish to come, eat, and socialize!

 

Submitted by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats

Agenda for the Bourbon County Coalition on May 3

The agenda for  the Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition  May 3 meeting; 100 p.m.; Scottview Apartments Conference Room

 

  1. Welcome: 

 

 

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:

 

 

  1. Program: Bourbon County transportation program presented by COPE, LHEAT, and SEK-CAP. The June program will be an explanation of KanCare/Medicaid by Dawn Cubbison.  April Jackson, Thrive Allen County, will present our August program.

 

 

  1. Open Forum:  Need monthly programs beginning in September.

 

 

  1. Adjournment:  Next General Membership meeting will be June 7, at 1:00 p.m.