There will be no JAIL REPORT TODAY as we observe Veterans Day. There will be one Monday, November 13, 2023.
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Agenda of the Uniontown City Council for Nov. 14
The Uniontown City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on November 14 at city hall.
Attachments:
___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of October 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
Motion by ____________, Second by ___________, Approved _______ to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance and job duties of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ______.
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan
Clerk Report: Sally Johnson
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilwoman Esslinger –
Councilman Hartman –
Councilwoman Kelly –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
Street project –
Mural Grant –
Placemaking Project –
Pond Project –
NEW BUSINESS
Council Pay Ordinance –
Procurement Policy –
ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________
Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on October 10
10, 2023 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Josh Hartman, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Danny Taylor, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Region H Multi-Hazard, Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan – Clerk Johnson communicated with Bourbon County Emergency Management that we adopted resolution to continue in June, 2022, and sent updates to the city’s portion of the plan. There has been no acknowledgement of the communication. She will followup.
Motion by Hartman, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties matters exception, KSA 4319-(b)(4), in order to discuss economic development that pertains to private financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, the open meeting to resume at 7:20, include Sally Johnson.
Open meeting resumed at 7:20PM. No action taken.
CITIZENS REQUEST
None
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Bolinger present the September 2023 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $385,053.49, Receipts $46,930.23, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $33,645.50, Checking Account Closing Balance $395,312.22. Bank Statement Balance $404,186.79, including Checking Account Interest of $82.69, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $8,874.57, Reconciled Balance $395,312.22. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,433.01, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $19,939.88, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,710.66, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $482,395.77. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $713.64, and Utility CDs $682.57 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,396.21. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of September 2023, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. September Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; for Total Transfers of $3,026.00. Net Income for the month of September $10,258.73, Year-to-Date Net Income $51,760.25. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $90,189.41 (73.8%), Expenditures $84,841.97 (53.0%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $28,217.64 (76.5%), Expenditures $23,385.57 (56.8%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $109,050.40 (69.6%), Expenditures $98,075.55 (43.6%); General Fund YTD Revenue $150,127.90 (100.2%), Expenditures $120,383.02 (65.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,100.03 (81.8%), Expenditures $3,713.22 (31.8%). The October 2023 estimated payables in the amount of $35,838.69 were presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda as amended:
- Minutes of September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Superintendent Rich on vacation.
Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan reported that he hasn’t seen any progress yet on 404 Washington, they have until December 1 to complete exterior. The dead tree at 505 Wall has been removed. 201 Fulton, 303 Third, 401 Sherman, 201 Franklin, 307 Washington, and 306 Washington grass/weeds were discussed. Coyan will talk to or send letters as needed. Clerk Johnson will get contact information for 201 Fulton and 201 Franklin for him. There are broken limbs hanging in a tree on the easement between 406 and 408 Fulton.
Clerk Johnson reported on the KRWA webinar she attended regarding Lead Service Line Inventory and workshop on Alcohol Beverage Control. She also handed out information on PFAS class action suit and Cybersecurity.
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing
Councilman Hartman – nothing
Councilwoman Kelly – would like council salary put on agenda next month. Clerk Johnson is to present a draft ordinance on amount and regulations for council pay.
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – nothing
OLD BUSINESS
Electrical in Park – 30AMP outlets have been requested for use for food trucks not during an event.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to set the fee for use of 30AMP outlets at $15
Street project – contractor will be in town October 12 to visit with Rich about the project and plan to begin on October 13. Council asked to have procurement policy on next month’s agenda to review and amended, if needed.
Mural Grant – we have received the second payment from grant.
Placemaking Project – Blue Cross Blue Shield will be sending us the grant application that has to be filled out online. Multi-use of the court was discussed. Specs for the project for bid request was discussed. Johnson will draw up bid invitation, have reviewed,
and then sent out to area contractors.
Pond Project – signed contract has been received. We can request bids. They do not have to be sealed bids. Johnson will order the weed barrier needed. Weeds coming through current weed barrier was discussed. Johnson will ask Don George, KDWPT, what herbicide is acceptable.
NEW BUSINESS
Messaging System – council reviewed the information on several different systems and will not pursue at this time.
Moved by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:39PM
2024 KS State Parks Permits/Campsite Reservations Will Go On Sale in December
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Ascension Via Christi Hospital Earns National Distinction
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg earns Leapfrog ‘A’ for safety
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023, a national distinction that recognizes hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
“Receiving this recognition is truly a testament to the professionalism, dedication to safe patient care and the skills of our nurses, techs, medical staff and associates in our support staff,” says Drew Talbott, hospital president.
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated annually in the fall and spring.
“I appreciate every single one of our associates and medical staff and am thankful for the collaboration and teamwork that led us to achieve such an impactful recognition,” says Talbott.
To see details of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg’s grade and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
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About Ascension Via Christi
In Kansas, Ascension Via Christi operates seven hospitals and nearly 80 other sites of care and employs approximately 6,200 associates. In FY2023, Ascension Via Christi provided more than $65 million in community benefit programs. 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 – in 19 states. Visit www.ascension.org.
The Artificers Holiday Open House Shopping Event!
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Drawings!Enter to win one of two free Walk-in Ornament Class tonight!! (One adult class, and one kids class vouchers) Come in and personalize ornaments in one of our Walk-in Classes! Adult walk-in Class is November 16th and ends at 8pm! The kids walk-in Class is the 18th and goes from 11am-5pm! |
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Bourbon County Unofficial Write-In Report
Submitted by Jennifer Hawkins, Bourbon County Clerk.
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
CITY COMMISSION FORT SCOTT (Vote for 3)
| Tracy Dancer | 500 |
| Matthew Wells | 489 |
| Dyllon Olson | 363 |
| Joshua Baseley | 304 |
| Harold “Pete” Allen | 304 |
| Edwin Woellhof | 260 |
| Margaret P. Cummings | 257 |
| Janice Allen | 173 |
| Barbara Ann Rawlins | 134 |
| Write-in | 14 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Cosens | 3 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Malone | 2 |
| [Write-in] Joseph Kaveh | 2 |
| [Write-in] Bluto | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brad Makin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deb McCoy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Elmer Fudd | 1 |
| [Write-in] James Spears | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Johnathan Bowman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin W. Davidson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Minnie Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Olive Oil | 1 |
| [Write-in] Scott Hunsaker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Skitch Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tiffnie Spears | 1 |
BRONSON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Michael Stewart | 44 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| Write-in | 27 |
| Write-in | 19 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Christy O’Brien | 20 |
| [Write-in] Kayla Greenway | 18 |
| [Write-in] Ellen Harper | 2 |
| [Write-in] John Stokes | 2 |
| [Write-in] Kelly Perry | 2 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doris Decker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Terry Johnston | 1 |
FULTON MAYOR (Vote for 1)
| Write-in | 32 |
| [Write-in] Misty Adams | 16 |
| [Write-in] Pedro Morillo | 14 |
| [Write-in] Chris Anderson | 2 |
FULTON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 5)
| Write-in | 31 |
| Write-in | 31 |
| Write-in | 29 |
| Write-in | 29 |
| Write-in | 28 |
| [Write-in] Lawrence Paddock | 29 |
| [Write-in] Ronald Marsh | 25 |
| [Write-in] Stephanie Smith | 20 |
| [Write-in] Steve Doucet | 18 |
| [Write-in] Martin Becerra | 16 |
| [Write-in] Pedro Morillo | 12 |
| [Write-in] Randy Beckford | 12 |
| [Write-in] Karen Paddock | 11 |
| [Write-in] Caleb Jackson | 2 |
| [Write-in] Daryl Adams | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Laurie Daly | |
| [Write-in] Robert Durbin | |
UNIONTOWN CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Danea Esslinger | 70 |
| Write-in | 21 |
| Write-in | 17 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| [Write-in] Bradley Stewart | 16 |
| [Write-in] Mary Pemberton | 15 |
| [Write-in] Kyle Knight | 2 |
| [Write-in] Bill Griffin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bill Marlow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Frank Johnson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Josh Hartman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mary Pillion | 1 |
REDFIELD CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| L.D. Morrison | 17 |
| Brandy Corriston | 16 |
| Write-in | 9 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| [Write-in] Mel Hunt | 4 |
| [Write-in] Jeff Reed | 2 |
| [Write-in] Jeff Beerbower | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rick Graham | 1 |
MAPLETON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Write-in | 12 |
| Write-in | 7 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hueston | 6 |
| [Write-in] Nate Burton | 5 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Taylor Northcutt | 5 |
| [Write-in] Woody Brown | 5 |
| [Write-in] Alice Meyric | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Holl | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Ross | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Blevins Sr. | 1 |
USO 234 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| James Wood | 1,012 |
| Joe Wimmer | 463 |
| Scott Center | 181 |
| Write-in | 13 |
| [Write-in] Rob Hassig | 2 |
| [Write-in] Arthur Houser | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bert | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lindsay Hill | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Phil Jackson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Quick Draw | 1 |
| [Write-in] William Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 1 |
USO 234 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Mike Miles | 1,392 |
| Write-in | 56 |
| [Write-in] Anyone Else | 3 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown | 3 |
| [Write-in] Emily Hill | 3 |
| [Write-in] Mickey Mouse | 3 |
| [Write-in] Joe Wimmer | 2 |
| [Write-in] Kellye Barrows | 2 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Martha Jane Gentry | 2 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Judy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Malone | 1 |
| [Write-in] Amy Hixon | 1 |
| [Write-in] Anne Dare | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Cosens | 1 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Don Wood | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Hurd | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Ropp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Earnie | 1 |
| [Write-in] Gary Floyd | 1 |
| [Write-in] Gerald Hart | 1 |
| [Write-in] Harold Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Doe | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Kerr | 1 |
| [Write-in] Justin Meeks | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lisa Ward | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matt Noll | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matthew Park | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nick Barrows | 1 |
| [Write-in] Norm Nation | 1 |
| [Write-in] Payton Coyan | 1 |
| [Write-in] Scott Center | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Davis | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Dick | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tracy Altic | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 7 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
USO 234 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Doug Hurd | 833 |
| Aaron Judy | 715 |
| Robert Harrington | 117 |
| Write-in | 10 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 1 |
| [Write-in] Count Von Count | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Duck | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Ropp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joe Blow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kent Aiken | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Donahue Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 1 |
USO 234 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Stewart Gulager | 863 |
| Payton Coyan | 771 |
| Write-in | 13 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Judy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Big Bird | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Charles Russell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Goofy | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Leachner | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Loyde | 1 |
| [Write-in] Robert Hassig | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
USO 235 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| Troy Couchman | 444 |
| Write-in | 23 |
| [Write-in] Shawn Pritchett | 4 |
| [Write-in] Dane Clayton | 2 |
| [Write-in] Barry McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad McKinnis | 1 |
| [Write-in] Clint Walker | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kaley Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hueston | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nelson Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rhonda Hoener | 1 |
| [Write-in] Ryan Demott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Troy Couchman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 3 |
USO 235 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Rhonda Hoener | 465 |
| Write-in | 24 |
| [Write-in] Edward Ramsey | 3 |
| [Write-in] Barry McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blake Reed | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Dale Griffiths | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Koch | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Sutterby | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Speer Sr. | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Kaley Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kelsey Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matt Kelly | 1 |
| [Write-in] Micky Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rhonda Hoener | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Travis M. Stewart | 1 |
| [Write-in] Will Bishop | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 3 |
USO 235 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Seth Martin | 272 |
| Kolby Stock | 270 |
| Write-in | 7 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lee Belle Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hueston | 1 |
| [Write-in] Penelope Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
USO 235 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Matt Kelly | 298 |
| Josh Hartman | 241 |
| Write-in | 8 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Josh Marlow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mark Hartman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nelson Blythe | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Tony Bradbury | |
| [Write-in] Blank | |
USD 248 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| Henry Ashbacher | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Roger L Breneman | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| David M Goble | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Lori Susann Johnson | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 346 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Max Krull | 21 |
| Write-in | 2 |
| [Write-in] Martin Harvey | 2 |
USD 346 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Brent Paddock | 23 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Shelley Collette | 1 |
SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT (Vote for 2)
| Trent Johnson | 1,569 |
| Deb Lust | 1,284 |
| Write-in | 30 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 2 |
| [Write-in] Eric Knechtel | 2 |
| [Write-in] John Doe | 2 |
| [Write-in] Brandon Whisenhunt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brat Holder | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chris Anderson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Denise Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Don Woods | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jamie Holeman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Janice Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jasmine Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joe Kaveh | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Dykstra | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Ericson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Justin Fountain | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mighty Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Donahue Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Oscar | 1 |
| [Write-in] Pop Eye | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] T. Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 7 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Vote for 3)
| Rhonda Bailey | 1,405 |
| Douglas Ropp | 1,242 |
| Chad McKinnis | 869 |
| Josh Jones | 694 |
| David Elliott | 650 |
| Roberta M. “Bert” Lewis | 552 |
| Robert Nelson | 474 |
| Kirk Hart | 380 |
| Write-in | 18 |
| Write-in | 4 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
2:48:28 PM Statement of Votes Cast |
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| Choice | Votes |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Batman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brat Holder | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Clark Kent | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deanne Wise | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deb McCoy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Denise Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Grover | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jordan McDermed | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joseph Kaveh | 1 |
| [Write-in] Judy Earp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kelsey Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Robin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 2 |
USO 235 PROPOSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| No | 358 |
| Yes | 227 |
USO 235 PROPOSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| No | 377 |
| Yes | 210 |
Annual Holiday Shopping Open House Begins This Evening
If people haven’t been out and about in Fort Scott lately, they might be pleasantly surprised at the number of quality boutiques, art galleries, and other storefronts that the city has to offer, according to Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
“Nearly every building is occupied and we are so grateful for the investment that building and business owners have made in our community,” she said.
The chamber recently announced the Annual Holiday Open House Shopping event, Downtown & Around in Fort Scott.
The main event will take place this evening, Thursday, November 9 from 5-8 p.m. with refreshments, drawings, and deals to enjoy and get you in the holiday spirit!
On Thursday the trolley will be going from store to store from 5-8 p.m. for shoppers to ride to each site.
The multi-day event will continue on Friday and Saturday, November 10-11.
Nearly 20 participating retailers are involved, including 110 South Main, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses, Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Better in Bourbon, Be the Light Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Flint + Fray, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, Laree + Co, Long Creek Outfitters, Papa Don’s Vendors, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, The Artificers, and The Beauty Lounge.
One can enter their name at each store for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks.
Visit fortscott.com or the Chamber’s Facebook page for more details.
History of the Event:
“Iron Star Antiques & Such initially started the Holiday Open House concept 20 years ago this month when Barbara Trimbur and Cindy Bowman, who were both booth vendors in the store at the time, came up with the idea,” said Madison. “Then Barbara took over ownership of the store that following January. I started leading the Chamber as President and CEO in the Fall of 2010 and that may have been the first year all of the businesses formally came together for an organized event.”
“I feel the Chamber and the retailers together have a strong relationship and communicate and work well together to plan these types of events and promotions throughout the year such as Spring Fling, Sidewalk Sales, Fall Fest, Holiday Open House, and more,” she said.
Veterans to Be Honored in Bourbon County
Giving recognition to area veterans is happening starting tomorrow and continuing through the weekend in Bourbon County.
Fort Scott and Uniontown’s School Districts and other entities have planned several events to honor local vets.
USD 234 would like to invite and recognize veterans during the following events:
Winfield Scott is having a Veterans Day assembly at 7:45 a.m. on November 10, Eugene Ware is having one at 2:30 p.m., and Middle School is having theirs at 2:45 p.m., according to USD 234 Superintendent Destry Brown.
“Motorcycle riders will be going by all of the schools beginning at the preschool at 9 a.m., he said. “All schools will have the kids out on the route in honor of the veterans.”
All veterans interested in attending the middle school assembly, please contact the FSMS front office at 620-223-3262. The following information will be needed; your name, contact number, area of service, and one or two members you would like to bring with you (there is limited seating).
Also, if you do not plan to attend, the school administration
would still like to extend a thank you via mail.
The Uniontown High School Senior Class is looking for veterans or active duty military who would like to attend the Veterans Day assembly on Monday, November 13, according to USD 235 Superintendent Vance Eden. Please contact a Uniontown High School Senior if you know someone who would like to attend, or by calling Destiny Walker at (620)224-6038.
On Friday night November 10, the Pizza Republic Restaurant, 17 S. Main, will celebrate the U. S. Marine Corps’ birthday. They will host an official cake-cutting ceremony starting at 7 PM. The Marines present will sing the Marine hymn and raise their glasses for a traditional toast to The Corps.
There will be flags put around the perimeter of the parade ground at Fort Scott National Historic Site, in commemoration of Veteran’s Day.
On November 11, a Veterans Day Program at the Fort Scott National Cemetery will be at 11 a.m., organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On November 11, from 8 to 10 p.m. Outlaw Jim and The Whiskey Benders will be at Pizza Republic Restaurant, 17 S. Main, with a concert to celebrate veterans and their sacrifices made for freedom. There is a $5 cover charge.
From November 10-12, there is a Veterans Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park,2051 130th, Mapleton. All military personnel/active or veteran/first responders can come out and ride the trails at NO CHARGE with an ID card.
Kansas Tourism Grant Awarded to Lowell Milken Center
Lowell Milken Center Announces Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism and the Kansas Department of Commerce
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes received a $6,000 Attraction Development grant from Kansas Tourism! The grant will be used for new panels for unsung hero Cristine Grant, who was a national voice in the fight for gender equity in sports, and unsung hero Susan LaFleche, the first Native American doctor. The grant will also be used for a re-development of museum kiosks.
Kansas Tourism: The mission of the Kansas Tourism Division is to inspire travel to and throughout Kansas, and to maximize the positive impacts that tourism has on our state and local communities. The vision of Kansas Tourism is a better quality of life for all Kansans through a strong travel industry and economic prosperity, ensuring all travelers feel welcome and are provided the resources to create awe-inspiring experiences.
About the Lowell Milken Center: The Lowell Milken Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes.
Made in Kansas Program Showcases Products
Commerce Announces First ‘Made in Kansas’ Participants
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce to help promote Kansas manufacturers to customers across Kansas and around the globe.
The Made in Kansas program is designed to showcase Kansas-made products and provide those companies with a verified stamp of assurance for use in promotional activities. Participation is free. To join the Made in Kansas program, a business must utilize manufacturing in the production process and meet one additional criterion:
- More than half the components come from Kansas
- Final assembly takes place in Kansas
- Kansas-headquartered company includes design and/or engineering functions
“Some of the finest products in the world are made right here in Kansas, but the world might not know that yet,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “This initiative highlights first-class manufacturers that contribute significantly to their local communities as well as the overall state economy.”
Commerce established the program to create a tangible means for companies to communicate that their products are made in Kansas. Certified program partner manufacturers have access to the exclusive Made in Kansas seal to feature on packaging, products and promotional materials.
“Having a Made in Kansas logo on products lets customers know they are purchasing excellence, reliability and consistency,” Program Manager Corrie Ann Campbell said. “Our manufacturers embody the Kansas work ethic, which is honed by more than 160 years of pioneering spirit and commitment to workmanship.”
The first manufacturers that have been accepted as Made in Kansas Program participants are:
- Cross Manufacturing, Hays, Lewis, Pratt
- Garmin International, Olathe
- Great Plains Manufacturing, Salina
- Handy Hook, Garden Plain
- JAWbats, Baldwin City
- MAC Water Technologies, Kansas City
- MaiCo Industries, Ellsworth
- New Age Industrial, Norton
- RANS Aircraft, Hays
- Rawhide Portable Corral, Abilene
- Splashtacular, Paola
- Superior Boiler, Hutchinson
- Vortex Global, Salina
Kansas manufacturers are encouraged to take advantage of the program and proudly display their entrepreneurism and ingenuity for the rest of the world to see. For more information about the Made in Kansas program and its partner companies, click here.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce:
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
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Join the Fort Scott Christmas Parade on November 30
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