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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

The Lowell Milken Center Newsletter March 26

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March 26, 2024                                                                               Volume 2

A Timeless Tribute to Your Hero: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime!

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything?

Consider a personalized brick to be showcased in our Unsung Heroes Park. For just $100, it’s a unique and enduring way to honor a hero in your life. By purchasing a brick, you’re creating a lasting tribute and supporting the Lowell Milken Center’s mission to share remarkable stories of Unsung Heroes throughout history.

Your purchase is tax-deductible, as the Lowell Milken Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Printable certificates will be promptly emailed, making it a hassle-free gift option. Secure your brick today by visiting the Lowell Milken Center at 1 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS, or by submitting this form: https://bit.ly/brick_form. For more information, contact LMC at 620-223-1312.
Design Your Brick

Unsung Heroes Park is a stunning exhibit space that serves as an outdoor extension of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. Unveiled in September 2022, it boasts interactive exhibits, a walking trail, a water feature, and beautiful landscaping, which delights thousands of visitors anually.
Entertainment

Southeast Kansas Library System Newsletter

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The SEKnFind Newsletter
March 2024

We hope you enjoy this newsletter sent as a courtesy to adult patrons of a southeast Kansas library using the SEKnFind catalog.
This selection of titles are NEW at a SEKnFind library and available for a hold.
Need assistance? Your local librarian can show you how!
Happy Reading!

New Fiction

Listen for the lie
by Amy Tintera

When Lucy’s friend Savvy is murdered, anyone could be the killer, even Lucy, and soon enough a true-crime podcast comes investigating.

The mystery writer : a novel
by Sulari Gentill

When he is accused of murdering his sister Theo’s literary mentor and lover, Gus, after Theo disappears, leaving behind clues in the form of a story, soon discovers that in order to protect the carefully constructed deceit, Theo, and everyone who ever looked for her, must die. Simultaneous.

A step past darkness
by Vera Kurian

Twenty years after a group of misfit kids working on a capstone project in 1995 uncovered sinister secrets within their local mines, one of them turns up dead sending the others racing back to finish what they started.

Redwood court : fiction
by DâeLana R. A. Dameron

Mika Tabor, the baby of the family, learns important lessons from the people who raise her: her hardworking parents, her older sister, her retired grandparents and the community on Redwood Court, who are committed to fostering joy and love in an America so insistent on seeing Black people stumble and fall.

The great divide : a novel
by Cristina Henrâiquez

An epic novel of the construction of the Panama Canal casts light on the unsung people who lived, loved and labored there.

Kilt trip
by Alexandra Kiley

In Scotland, one woman discovers more than the just the magic of the heartland’s lochs and landscapes—but not before clashing with the proud Scotsman she’s forced to work with. Original.

The angel of Indian Lake
by Stephen Graham Jones

Jade returns to Proofrock, Idaho, to build a life after the years of sacrifice—only to find the Lake Witch is waiting for her.

The tainted cup : a novel
by Robert Jackson Bennett

“An eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel”

Annie bot : a novel
by Sierra Greer

Looks at the relationship between a female robot and her human owner, exploring questions of intimacy, power, autonomy and control.

The county line : a novel
by Steve Weddle

During the Great Depression, Cottonmouth Tomlin, after the death of his uncle, returns home to Columbia County to the broken-down outlaw camp—the sum of his family legacy, but soon pushes the boundaries of the community’s forgiving nature as he is faced with hard choices. Original.

American spirits
by Russell Banks

Three interlocking tales about the locals in a rural New York town, including two criminals who kidnap an elderly couple to blackmail their grandson and a man who is hounded on social media after selling his property to a stranger.

The Forty-Niners : a novel of the Gold Rush
by William W Johnstone

In 1848, Cord Bennett, leaving his family behind to stake his claim in California, arrives in the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro, controlled by deadly and ruthless criminals, where he discovers in a land of opportunity, not all that glitters is gold. Original.

New Audiobooks

The Hunter
by Tana French

Moving to rural Ireland, Cal Hooper, who took early retirement from Chicago PD, has built a relationship with Lena and is gradually turning teenager Trey Reddy into a good kid, but when Trey’s long-absent father reappears with an English millionaire and a get-rich-quick scheme, Trey wants revenge.

Come & get it : a novel
by Kiley Reid

A senior resident assistant at the University of Arkansas accepts an easy yet unusual opportunity offered by a visiting professor and things get messy when her new side-hustle is jeopardized by strange new friends and illicit and vengeful dorm antics.

Wandering Stars
by Tommy Orange

Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion Prison Castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity. Oakland, 2018. Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield is barely holding her family together after the shooting that nearly took the life of her nephew Orvil. Now adrift, Opal searches for a way to heal her wounded family.

New Nonfiction

Tough broad : from boogie boarding to wing walking–how outdoor adventure improves our lives as we age
by Caroline Paul

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Gutsy Girl comes a humorous, inspiring, deeply researched exploration into the science and psychology of the outdoors and our place in it as we age.

Witchcraft : a history in thirteen trials
by Marion Gibson

Taking readers across Europe, Africa and the Americas, this dramatic journey through 13 witch trials, some famous, some lesser-known, empowers the people who were and are victimized and marginalized, giving a voice to those who were silenced by history. Illustrations.

Slow productivity : the lost art of accomplishment without burnout
by Cal Newport

“The author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work offers a philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. History’s most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these traditional knowledge workers to transform modern jobs. Drawing from research on the habits and mindsets of a varied cast of thinkers from Galileo and Isaac Newton to Jane Austen and Georgia O’Keefe, Newport lays out the key principles of “slow productivity” and provides step-by-step advice for workers to replace the standard notion of productivity with a slower, more humane alternative”

How to find a four-leaf clover : what Autism can teach us about difference, connection, and belonging
by Jodi Rodgers

A special-education teacher with thirty years of experience working with autistic people gives readers a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the neurodiverse community and looks at ways we can develop more meaningful connections with others. 60,000 first printing.

How to win friends and influence fungi : collected quirks of science, tech, engineering, and math from nerd nite
by Chris Balakrishnan

The co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite present a quirky, illustrated collection of narratives and infographics centered around STEM, such as the importance of microbes and how the Webb telescope has influenced movie special effects. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.

The hunger habit : why we eat when we’re not hungry and how to stop
by Judson Brewer

An internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist offers a proven step-by-step program, grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, that will help us understand what’s going on in our brains so we can heal the guilt and frustration we experience around eating—and heal our relationship with food and our bodies.

The ultimate wildlife habitat garden : attract and support birds, bees, and butterflies
by Stacy Tornio

This visually stunning guide to creating an earth-friendly garden provides essential information for attracting birds, bees and butterflies to your yard by sharing details about which plants attract specific creatures. Original. Illustrations.

Misunderstood vegetables : how to fall in love with sunchokes, rutabaga, eggplant, and more
by Becky Selengut
Obituary

Obituary of John Read

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John William Read, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas,  passed away Monday,  March 25, 2024.

 

John was born March 8, 1956, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Francis  Marion “Cisco” Read and Ruth Louise Groner Read.

 

John was married May 22, 1976 to his wife Paula Raye Smith at the Catholic church in Fort Scott, Kansas.

 

He attended elementary school at Saint Mary’s Catholic School, where he made lifelong friends, and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1974.

 

He began working as a mechanic at the age of sixteen and was a diesel mechanic for B&D until the flood of 1986.  Shortly after, he began working for Kansas Truck Center Freightliner in Wichita, Kansas until his retirement in 2021.

 

After retirement, he and Paula moved back to Fort Scott to spend more time with their children and grandchildren.  In addition to being with his family, he enjoyed fishing, tinkering and fixing things, growing tomatoes, and reading to his great-granddaughter.

 

He is survived by his wife Paula Read; one son David Charles Read and his wife Jessica of Carl Junction, MO; one daughter Carrie Louise Read Lord and her husband Heath of Uniontown, KS; four grandchildren Isabel Neva Read and Isaiah William Read both of Carl Junction, MO, Krystal Raye Lord of Chanute, KS and McKenna Mae Lord of Uniontown, KS; and one great-granddaughter Bexley Raye Shelton of Chanute, KS.  Also surviving are one brother Chuck Read: six sisters: Becky Grounds, Brenda Read, Julie Smith, Carol Read, Joyce Swearingen, and Rose Gauthier; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 29th at the Apostolic Christian Church in Ft. Scott.  Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the John Read Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Fort Scott, Government

Unapproved Minutes of the City of Fort Scott Meeting on March 19

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

Minutes of March 19, 2024                                                                Regular Meeting

 

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held March 19, 2024, at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. (Time stamps according to YouTube recording of meeting).

 

Roll Call

Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tim VanHoecke, Melissa Guns, and Dyllon Olson were present with Mayor Tracy Dancer.

 

Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – T. Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and M. Wells said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

 

Audience in Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police, Jessica Oliphant/BakerTilly, Ben Hart/City Finance Director-BakerTilly (via Teams Meeting), Tom Coffman/Public Works Director, Leroy Kruger/Codes Enforcement Technician, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Michael Hoyt, J. D. Collins/R&R Equipment, Diane Striler, Cory Bryars, Kate Freeman, Deb Needleman, Gary Cullor, Kevin Mitchelson/Wheeler & Mitchelson Law Firm, Dakota Lapping/Wheeler & Mitchelson Law Firm, Fred Wingert/Advantage Development LLC, and Lindsay Madison.

 

Approval of Agenda

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve the agenda as presented. D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

 

Consent Agenda

 

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1356-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates February 28, 2024 – March 12, 2024 – $387,082.32

– Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2023, February 6, 2024, and

March 5, 2024

– February Financials

 

MOTION:  D. Olson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.               M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

 

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

 

Public Comment   No Public Comments.

 

Appearances

 

Joe Wimmer (Time stamp 5:55) – Tiger Color Run – Request for Temporary Street Closure – April 26, 2024 – Maple Ridge Park (roadway in Riverfront Park) – 5:00PM – 8:00PM and Temporary Park Closure – April 26, 2024 – 4:00PM – 8:00PM.

 

MOTION:  M. Wells moved to approve the applications.  D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

APPROVED THE REQUEST FROM USD234 FOR A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE ON APRIL 26, 2024, OF MAPLE RIDGE PARK (ROADWAY IN RIVERFRONT PARK) FROM 5:00PM TO 8:00PM AND THE TEMPORARY CLOSUURE OF RIVERFRONT PARK ON APRIL 26, 2024, FROM 4:00PM – 8:00PM FOR THE ANNUAL TIGER COLOR RUN.

 

Diane Striler and Cory Bryars (Time stamp – 7:17) – appeared before the Commission to provide the requested financial outline of the costs to own and operate the proposed Downtown Ice-Skating Rink from the March 5, 2024, Appearance.  (The written is proposal available in the March 19, 2024, Agenda Packet on www.fscity.org).  They presented three (3) potential scenarios for City involvement in the Community Ice Rink categorized as Most Involvement, Less Involvement and Least Involvement.

 

Discussion was had about the possibility of alternative locations, fundraising and other costs involved.

 

MOTION:  M. Wells moved to have the City take ownership of the skating rink (the option of Most Involvement) with the location to be determined at another time.

 

  1. Wells amended his motion to the option of Less Involvement (City owned and other operate) in the Fort Scott Pavilion. M. Guns seconded the motion.

 

  1. Wells and M. Guns voted yes. T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted no.

 

MOTION DEFEATED BY 3-2 VOTE.

 

 

 

Old Business 

 

Approval of Ordinance No. 3762 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2383, ORDINANCE NO. 2384 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2393 WHICH ESTABLISHES THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ORDINANCE NO. 3497 AMENDING SECTION 2.20.040 MEMBERS APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBER THEREOF AND DEFINING THEIR DUTIES – Recommended by Planning Commission – February 21, 2024, tabled by City Commission – March 5, 2024- Commission Work Session – March 12, 2024.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Ordinance No. 3762 – an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 2383, Ordinance No. 2384 and Ordinance No. 2393 which establishes the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, Planning Commission, and Ordinance No. 3497 amending Section 2.20.040 Members Appointment and Terms of the Member thereof and defining their duties.  M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3762.

 

  1. Matkin requested the introduction of J. Oliphant/BakerTilly.

 

  1. Hart introduced J. Oliphant to the Commission. She will be instrumental in the preparation of the 2025 budget for the City.

 

Approval of Ordinance No. 3761 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.04.90 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3486 UTLITY TERRAIN VEHICLES (UTV) OF THE FORT SCOTT MUNICIPAL CODE – tabled March 5, 2024, to change verbiage before approval.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Ordinance No. 3761 as it has been changed.  D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3761.

 

Approval of Ordinance No. 3763 to repeal Ordinance No. 3060 Requiring a Public Dance License.

 

MOTION:  M. Guns moved to approve Ordinance No. 3763 to repeal Ordinance No. 3060.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion.

 

  1. Olson, T. VanHoecke, M. Guns and T. Dancer voted yes. M. Wells voted no.

 

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3763 TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 3060.

 

Approval to correct the numbering of Charter Ordinance No. 32 to Charter Ordinance No. 35.

 

  1. Lewis stated that it was discovered there was a Charter Ordinance No. 32, Charter Ordinance No. 33 and Charter Ordinance No. 34 already recorded. This document would need to be renumbered to Charter Ordinance No. 35.

 

  1. Oliphant left the meeting (Time stamp 42:43).

 

  1. Wells requested that the Mayor recognize M. Hoyt. M. Hoyt stated that he could verify that this information was correct, and none of the previous (Charter Ordinance No. 32, 33, or 34) were challenged.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve the correct numbering of the Charter Ordinance from No. 32 to Charter Ordinance No. 35.  M. Guns seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED TO CORRECT THE NUMBERING OF CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 32 TO CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 35.

 

Consideration of MOU with Bourbon County Senior Citizens, Inc. – tabled from February 20, 2024.

 

ACTION:  B. Matkin was directed to reach out to the petitioner to verify all information provided to the City Commission in their request before the MOU is drafted by the City Attorney and placed on a future agenda.

 

  1. Wells added four (4) items for consideration in drafting the agreement in addition to the $1,000.00 a month from the ARPA Funds to the Senior Citizens Center as previously discussed: 1) a partnership with SEKAAA to set up a meal site for senior citizens who do not take meals home; 2) partnership with SEKAAA for better signage for the building; 3) continued improvement of the main area enabling the availability of more programs; 4) addition of a City Representative to the Senior Citizen Board.

 

 

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to table Consideration of MOU with Bourbon County Senior Citizens, Inc. until the items in the correspondence can be addressed (by direction of B. Matkin to reach out to the petitioner) and including the additional items presented by M. Wells.  M. Wells seconded the motion.

 

Deb Needleman/Treasurer of the Bourbon County Senior Citizens board was recognized by the Mayor and addressed the Commission regarding the funding concerns.

 

  1. VanHoecke, M. Guns, M. Wells and T. Dancer voted yes. D. Olson voted no.

 

APPROVED TO TABLE THE CONSIDERATION OF AN MOU WITH THE CITY AND BOURBON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.

 

Updates on six (6) lake lot surveys – J. Dickman distributed copies of the lake lot survey to the City Commission. These are to be filed with the County.

 

Discussion was had about the lots and the encroachment tract on the survey and options to be considered moving forward.

 

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.

 

New Business

 

Public Hearing – Case No. 1043 – Zoning Change from R2-C3 and Conditional Use Permit – Gary W. Cullor and Sally A. Cullor Revocable Trust represented by Kevin F. Mitchelson/Wheeler & Mitchelson Law Firm and Fred Wingert/Advantage Development, LLC. – Recommended by the Planning Commission on February 21, 2024.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to open the Public Hearing at 7:05PM (Time stamp 1:05:50).  D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05PM.

 

  1. Mitchelson provided the case brought before the Planning Commission. The parcel is 2.6 acres currently zoned as residential (R2). The first request is approval to rezone the parcel to (C3) for commercial development. The second request is the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.  The details are as follows:  1) F. Wingert is the developer under contract with the Cullors (contingent on rezoning) and plans to place an eight (8) unit self-storage building on the property; 2) no houses

 

will be directly affected; 3) there are commercial uses of the neighboring property; 4) there were no objections before the Planning Commission Public Hearing on February 21, 2024;  5) they are aware of the flood plain, but it is not an issue for this project;  6) the boundaries of the property have been verified;  7) access to the units will be through Scott Street;  8) the City has given proper Public Notice according to Code and Statutes; 9) F. Wingert has had conversations with the neighbors and addressed their concerns;  10) there has been no objection to the project; 11) it received unanimous approval from the Planning Commission. Therefore, they are before the City Commission requesting approval of the rezoning request and approval of the conditional use permit.

 

There were no public objections presented at this hearing on March 19, 2024.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:12PM (Time stamp 1:11:50).  M. Wells seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:12PM.

 

MOTION:  M. Guns moved to approve the request to change the zoning of the parcel from R2 to C3 and approve the Conditional Use Permit for Case No. 1043.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED THE REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PARCEL FROM R2 TO C3 AND APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CASE NO. 1043.

 

Consideration to purchase (1) 2024 72” Grasshopper 900D mower under state contract #53340. Item is budgeted for 2024 to replace the Super 104 mower -$21,124.95 – T. Coffman

 

  1. Hart verified that this purchase was in the budget.

 

MOTION:  D. Olson moved to approve the purchase of the 2024, 72” Grasshopper 900D as presented.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED TO PURCHASE THE 2024, 72” GRASSHOPPER 900D AS PRESENTED.

 

Consideration to purchase WorkMaster 70 – Tractor for the Golf Course and Fort Scott Lake from R&R Equipment – Sole Vendor – $38,500.00 – T. Coffman

 

  1. VanHoecke stated the purchase was in the 2024 budget.

 

 

  1. Guns asked the purpose of the purchase was being split 50% from the Lake Fund and 50% from the General Fund and not a split with the Golf Course Fund.

 

  1. Hart verified that it was budgeted for the golf course but the Golf Course Fund does not have the cash at this point, however the Golf Course Fund was split from the General Fund. The Golf Fund was only allocated $40,000.00.

 

MOTION:  M. Guns moved to approve the purchase of the WorkMaster 70 from R&R Equipment for the price of $38,500.00.

 

  1. Farmer left the meeting (Time stamp 1:17:54)

 

  1. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

APPROVED TO PURCHASE THE WORKMASTER 70 FROM R&R EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRICE OF $38,500.00.

 

Consideration of CD Reinvestment Bids – (2) bids received – Landmark National Bank and UMB Bank  for a $2,000,000.00 – 12 Months – Settlement Date March 20, 2024 – Maturity Date June 20, 2024 AND $1,000,000.00 – 3 months – Settlement Date March 20, 2024 –  Maturity Date June 20, 2024.

 

  1. Hart stated that UMB Bank outbid Landmark National Bank. On the $2,000,000.00 (12-month CD) – UMB Bank bid 4.76%; Landmark Bank bid 4.71%. On the $1,000,000.00 (3-month CD) – UMB Bank bid 5.14%; Landmark Bank bid 5.11%. The staff recommended awarding the bid to the higher interest rate.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve the UMB Bank proposal.  M. Wells seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

APPROVED THE UMB BANK PROPOSAL FOR A $2,000,000.00 INVESTMENT ON A 12-MONTH CD AT 4.76% AND A $1,000,000.00 INVESTMENT ON A 3-MONTH CD AT 5.14%.

 

  1. Farmer returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:20:00)

 

Discussion of School Zone Speed Limit Signs on National Ave. – T. Dancer addressed the current placement of the new lighted School Zone signs and made some suggestions for where they might be more helpful due to where students actually cross National Ave.

 

 

 

ACTION:  B. Matkin was directed to work with Chief J. Pickert to move the flashing signs to better locations within the school crossing zone on National Ave.  B. Matkin stated that it will take some time to do that as other projects are already scheduled and lights are on order for Eugene Ware school crossing zone but probably will not arrive until next year.

 

  1. VanHoecke left the meeting (Time stamp 1:23:49)

 

Discussion of Downtown Parking Time Limit/Yellow Curb Enforcement – B. Matkin informed the Commission that beginning April 2, 2024, the City will start enforcing the 2-hour parking on Main Street from 3rd Street to Skubitz Plaza. Signs are up and they will be adding more. B. Matkin will talk further with the City Attorney regarding parking on Wall Street, which is an area of concern.

 

  1. VanHoecke returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:25:30)

 

  1. Farmer stated that the Chief of Police does have the authority to put up signage as needed. B. Matkin stated they do have a plan for enforcement that will be put in place and will include truck routes.

 

  1. Dancer addressed the Yellow Curb Enforcement.

 

ACTION:  B. Matkin stated that he will work on this issue with Chief J. Pickert and be ready for April 2nd on this issue as well.

 

  1. Wells addressed the intersection of 3rd and National Ave. where there was a stop sign removed but the white line remains and people are stopping because it is the law. The sign should either be reinstalled, or the white line removed.

 

  1. Dancer addressed a parking space indicated by paint in the entrance of the City lot at the corner of 1st Street and National Ave.

 

  1. Wells provided an example of a town that used parking meters to help with parking and streetscape in their downtown area. The monies collected by the meters were put into a fund just for streetscape and sidewalk improvement including benches, landscape, etc. in the downtown area. He stated that he is presenting it as an option to consider at some point.

 

Discussion of Codification of Ordinances for City of Fort Scott – L. Lewis presented the options and recommendations offered by CivicPlus and Municode

 

(our current service providers) to begin the process of getting the City’s ordinances in order, current and user friendly.

 

ACTION:  L. Lewis was directed to continue moving toward a goal and bring back prices for the options available.

 

  1. Matkin left the meeting (Time stamp 1:34:05)

 

  1. Matkin returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:37:50)

 

Discussion of Fireworks for 4th of July – B. Matkin stated that the Elks Lodge was the previous display provider for the City but did not do it last year. Another group took care of last year’s display but are not able to do it again this year. He stated that he spoke with B. Hart regarding what other cities do for firework festivities. Most cities budget funding for the 4th of July (and Christmas); Fort Scott currently does not. To cover this year, he would be requesting up to (no more than) $15,000.00 since it is not in the 2024 budget.

 

  1. Hart stated that the interest earnings from investments are going to be far above what is budgeted; he would recommend putting that in the General Fund and then taking that as part of a decision package for the 2025 budget to continue to pay for the future.

 

  1. Wells requested $15,000.00 for fireworks for Christmas. B. Matkin stated that the City may also need a new tree. Decisions to come.

 

ACTION:  T. VanHoecke directed B. Matkin to go out for bids, with a request for extensive detail in their bids, for firework service for the City on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

 

Reports and Comments

 

City Manager (Time stamp 1:52:37) – No comments

 

City Engineer (Time stamp 1:52:43) – J. Dickman stated that the Horton Street Project is out for bid and due April 11, 2024. Possible addendum to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissioners Comments

 

  1. Olson (Time stamp 1:53:34) – Land Bank expired seats

 

ACTION:  B. Matkin to follow up with M. Wyatt regarding last time vacancies were advertised and status of the sitting Board.

 

  1. VanHoecke (Time stamp 1:54:58) – Striping on National Ave. (middle and crosswalks) is faded and barely visible at night, 25th Street improvement looks great, hope everyone took advantage of their Constitutional right and voted.

 

  1. Wells (Time stamp 1:55:44) – compliments to Street Crews on their work completion and the City appreciates all that they do.

 

  1. Guns (Time stamp 1:56:20) – officially announced that she will be stepping down within the next two months as the family will be moving out of state for a job relocation.

 

  1. Dancer (Time stamp 1:58:00) – proposed considering an appropriate road to rename in honor of the late Senator Bob Marshall.

 

City Attorney – (Time stamp 1:59:30) – No comments

 

Adjourn

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00PM (Time stamp 1:59:44).  M. Guns seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MARCH 19, 2024, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00PM.

 

_______________________________________________________________________

Respectfully submitted by:

Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

Obituary

Obituary of Fay DeLaney

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Fairy Fay Baggett DeLaney of Garland, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kansas, at the age of 66.  She was born on June 4, 1957, in Beaver, Oklahoma, to Kathy Louise Baggett Windsor and Dewey Winebaugh of Forgan, Oklahoma.  

 

On November 19, 1977, she married the love of her life, Donald DeLaney, Jr., in their home in Fort Scott Kansas.  Five years later, she finally became a mom to their only child, their daughter Chelsea DeLaney Andrew in 1982.  Fay was very devoted to her husband and her daughter; she loved them very much.  Then twenty-six years later she got to see her only daughter get married to her son-in-law, Joseph Andrew of Pittsburg, Kansas.  Then in 2014 Fay was over the moon in love when she finally became a grandma which she was very proud of, and welcomed her first granddaughter, Laney Andrew.  In 2017 she welcomed her second granddaughter, London Andrew, and she didn’t know that she could love these two granddaughters this much.  She absolutely adored and loved and spoiled her grandbabies.  Fay was a great mother and even better grandmother.

 

Fay carried many hats.  She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1977.  Then two years later graduated from Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology School.  She worked in several places including USD 234, Walmart, Ward/Kraft but was best known for working at the bank as a teller.  

 

Fay was active in her church and served on several committees. She and her husband loved to volunteer at her daughter’s school and activities.  She was known as everyone’s mom and loved the title of it.  The biggest enjoyment she had was watching and seeing her granddaughters dance and their school activities as well.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and everyone’s biggest cheerleader.  She always had a smile and would always listen and give advice when needed.  

 

Fay and Don loved decorating for the holidays, they loved to see everyone smile and enjoy driving by their house on holidays especially during the Christmas months.  She loved to bake, do crafts, and make wreaths.  

 

Fay is survived by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, her two granddaughters, her mother, brother, four sisters, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.  She was loved and will be greatly missed.

 

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward, and grandmother Ellen Jane Baggett; her father and mother-in-law Donald and Nora DeLaney, Sr., a brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.  

 

Following cremation, Pastor Mike Bright will be officiating funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church, with burial following at the Pleasant View-Large Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The visitation will be Thursday evening, March 28, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Since Fay absolutely loved her two granddaughters and education, the family suggests memorials be made to the Children’s Educational Fund for her granddaughters Laney and London Andrew.  Memorials 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.

Government, Kansas

Amended Update Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson

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Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson

March 22, 2024

 

 

The Budget is so full of pork, you’d think it’s a bacon factory.  It increases spending 13.9%, over $1.2 billion, in just one year.  There are some good things in SB 514 – the budget, but the waste far outweighs the good.  The final budget bill will be put together in conference committee.  Maybe this year, waste will get trimmed.  The SB 514 passed 24 to 14.  I voted No.

 

Tax Relief for a second time this session passed the Senate.  The first time was CCR 2284 that was vetoed.  The second time was SB 539 that passed with a bipartisan veto proof majority.  It would provide property, income, and sales tax relief for Kansas taxpayers, but the House buried it in committee.  They introduced a tax bill of their own, HB 2844, Monday, held a hearing on it Wednesday.  Thursday they gutted SB 300 and put the contents of HB 2844 in SB 300, what is referred to as a ‘gut-n-go’.  They passed it out of House Tax.  It’s difficult to say what will happen, but what we do know is that this bill moves to the left and is a smaller tax cut for Kansans.  There is over $3 billion in the state coffers so I am working for maximum tax relief.  Kansans need it, especially with cost of food, fuel, and other necessities.

 

County On License Plate would be required on a majority of license plates and would authorize First City of Kansas (Leavenworth) distinctive license plates.  HB 2498 passed unanimously.

 

Occupational Licensing would be expedited, and fees waived for military service members and spouses residing or planning to reside in Kansas.  HB 2745 passed unanimously.

 

Kansas Commission On Veterans Affairs Office would be reestablished as the Kansas Office of Veterans Services.  The Veterans Claims Assistance Program would be updated to include references to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.  HB 2760 passed 40 to 0.

 

Peer Support Counseling is with peers of similar experience.  It would by expanded allowing law enforcement, emergency services, or the Kansas National Guard to utilize more resources for peer support and extend privilege to discussing a critical incident.  HB 2557 passed 36 to 4.  I voted Yes.

 

Silver Alert for a missing person would be expanded to include anyone over 18 diagnosed with an intellectual disability.  Currently, silver alert is for elderly who are missing.  SB 371 passed unanimously.

 

Ignition Interlock Devices are required for a person convicted of DUI.  Currently, they pay a monthly fee for the device and the manufacture pays a fee to the Highway Patrol.  SB 493 would establish another fee fund that would be paid by the convicted person to the Highway Patrol for administering the program.  This increased cost will not be a deterrent from drunk driving.  “I don’t think that you shall see, a fee that doesn’t tax you or me.”  It passed 28 to 12.  I voted No.

 

Kansas Credit Unions would be able to operate outside the state.  A suspended board member may apply for review that has to occur within 60 days.  It would allow the Credit Union Administrator to collect civil penalties.  There are several other provisions in the HB 2561 that passed 40 to 0.

 

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.

Caryn

Entertainment, Fort Scott National Historic Site, History

How was Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War

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Experience it Without Needing to Enlist!

 

Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20 and 21, 2024.  Join us each day to experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and firing their weapons, talk to a blacksmith as he brings raw metal to life with his hammer, and learn about the process of tintype photography.

 

“We are grateful to have the generous support and participation from the Holmes Brigade, Friends of Fort Scott, Inc., Fort Smith National Historic Site’s Cavalry Troop, and plenty of new and returning Fort Scott National Historic Site volunteers alike,” said Superintendent Jill Jaworski. “We encourage everyone to step back in time and smell, hear, see, and experience life at the fort.”

 

On Saturday: hear the true story of abolitionist James Montgomery and his war on slavery in the authors discussion of his book Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind, by Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer, learn about Jennison’s Jayhawkers 7th Kansas Cavalry from historian Arnold Schofield, smell bread baking, learn about Civil War medicine and the evolution of weapons, and be serenaded by the Prairie Sunflower Strings!

 

On Sunday: learn about tintype photography and its process, discuss Civil War medicine, and join a guided tour of the fort. The weekend is full of fun and games for the whole family straight from the 1800’s!

 

Encampment Schedule:

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Interpreters will be at the firing range with historic weapons and doing demonstrations around the site throughout the day.

  • 9 a.m.         Raising the Colors (Garrison Flagpole)
  • 9:30 a.m.   Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 10 a.m.       Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
  • 10:30 a.m.  Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
  • 11 a.m.       Authors David Schafer and Todd Mildfelt: Abolitionists of the Most Dangerous Kind (Infantry Barracks Theater)
  • Noon          Infantry Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 1 p.m.         Prairie Sunflowers Strings Musical Performance (Hospital Porch)
  • 1:30 p.m.    Lunette Blair Discussion (Meet at the Lunette Blair on Skubitz Plaza)
  • 2 p.m.         Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
  • 3 p.m.         Arnold Schofield: Jennison’s Jayhawkers 7th Kansas Cavalry
  • 4 p.m.         Flag Retreat with Infantry (Garrison Flagpole)
  • 4:30 p.m.    Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 6 p.m.         Camp Dance (Memorial Hall)

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Interpreters will be at the firing range with historic weapons and doing demonstrations around the site throughout the day.

  • 9 a.m.         Raising the Colors (Garrison Flagpole)
  • 9:30 am      Historic Church Service (Dragoon Barracks)
  • 10 a.m.       Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
  • 10:30 a.m.  Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 11 a.m.       Infantry Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • Noon          Cavalry Program (Next to Stables)
  • 1 p.m.         Guided Tour of the Fort (Meet at Visitor Center)
  • 1:30 p.m.    Lunette Blair Discussion (Meet at the Lunette Blair on Skubitz Plaza)
  • 2:00 p.m.    1st Kansas Program (Infantry Barracks Theater)
  • 3 p.m.         Artillery Drill and Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 3:30 p.m.    Infantry Weapons Demonstration (Black Powder Area)
  • 4 p.m.         Flag Retreat (Garrison Flagpole)

 

Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, exhibit areas and visitor center are currently open Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.

 

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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Town-wide Garage Sale is May 3-4

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the

Spring 2024 Town-wide Garage Sale

Local businesses are encouraged to advertise on the official garage sale map!

Your advertisements help make having the event possible! See details below.

Mark your calendars for the

Spring Town-wide Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, May 3rd – 4th!

Now is the time to advertise your business on the official garage sale map!

The maps will be distributed to garage sale shoppers the week of the Town-wide Garage Sale. They will be distributed from local stores, the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber website, and social media!

The cost to place an ad is $25 for a regular sized ad, $35 for the larger ad. You are welcome to include a coupon or special on your advertisement!

Ad spaces are limited, call the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or email: [email protected]

to ensure your space!

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Those wanting to have a Garage Sale may also register now for $12 to be listed on the map! Register here online, in person at the Chamber or call us at 620-223-3566 and pay by debit/credit over the phone.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services on March 28

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, March 28th, 8am
Hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services

4305 Campbell Drive
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Thursday, March 28th at 8 a.m. located at 4305 Campbell Drive in the Industrial Park. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Tri-Valley Developmental Services began in 1975 in Piqua, KS to offer services and programs for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Tri-Valley now serves their neighbors with I/DD in the 8 counties of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson in Southeast Kansas. Tri-Valley’s mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve their preferred lifestyle. Tri-Valley Serves 60 of their Bourbon County Neighbors. Guest Speakers for Thursday’s coffee include Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Haley Wallace, Fort Scott Specialist, and Amber McVey, Chanute Specialist, so they can discuss Pre-Employment Transition Specialist Program.

Upcoming Events:

April 16th – Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Boardwalk BBQ, SEK Impact Center, Chanute, KS

May 10th – Fort Scott Greenhouse Spring Sale, 4305 Campbell Drive, Fort Scott, KS

May 17th – Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Golf Tournament, Erie, KS

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Bourbon County, Kansas

DCF Announces Grants

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DCF announces Innovative Capacity Building Grants for Therapeutic Family Foster Homes

Kansas to invest more than $4.7 million to grow availability and training of needed services to support families and prevent foster care

TOPEKA – In response to the need to provide more Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH), the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announce that seven agencies will receive $4,765,355 in grants to build capacity through innovative approaches that will significantly increase the number of homes available and provide needed training and supportive services.

Last year, the Kansas Legislature appropriated $6 million in State General Funds to support the TFFH capacity building program. TFFH receive increased training and supportive services to provide a temporary home for youth with significant emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.  The homes are part of the continuum level of care and support as a resource for children and families.

“Together, the selected agencies will grow the network of Therapeutic Family Foster Homes while providing meaningful services and supports,” said DCF Secretary Laura Howard. “The approaches by the agencies span a number of thoughtful innovations with an ability to have resources customized to meet a child’s or family’s individualized needs.”

The innovative mix of service delivery options will result in specific recruitment strategies and increased wraparound supports to resource families, biological families and youth. Some grants include collaboration with agencies who operate similar programs or support youth requiring a therapeutic level of care.

“DCF is committed to providing supports and services to all agencies sponsoring these types of homes,” Howard continued.

The grants are effective March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 with the possibility of three one-year renewals. The remaining $1.2 million of the allocated resources will be available to provide other TFFH supports, training and services.

Agency

Area of focus

Counties

Estimated support

Initial Award Amount: March 1 to June 30, 2024

Full grant amount

Cornerstones of Care

Prevention

Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Wabaunsee and Shawnee

Therapeutic prevention-based care

$177,123

$512,766

DCCCA

Prevention and Foster Care

Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick and Crawford

50 children per year

$143,905

$1,017,306

Eckerd Connects

Foster Care

Butler, Cowley, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner

5 to 8 TFFH

$131,117

$332,014

EmberHope YouthVille

Foster Care

Sedgwick

12 TFFH + 25 percent growth in outyears

$360,509

$1,221,644

Foster Adopt Connect

Foster Care

Bourbon, Crawford, Douglas, Ellis, Johnson, Leavenworth, Reno, Shawnee and Wyandotte

Rapid expansion of Behavioral Intervention Program

$82,930

$189,507

KVC

Foster Care

Shawnee

Implementation of The Mockingbird Family Model

$245,643

$532,255

Pressley Ridge

Training, Data Collection & Learning Management Software

Statewide

Training to staff

$231,584

$959,863

Cornerstones of Care: Cornerstones will support families identified through open family preservation cases by supporting safety plan or respite placement options. Additional support will be available to the placement providers such as access to a virtual resource library, a daily reimbursement rate, incentive payments to placement providers, access to functional family therapy, and an in-home support specialist. This program will support increasing the capacity of TFFH homes by engaging in prevention activities to support youth in their homes and communities rather than in out of home care.

DCCCA: DCCCA will focus on the recruiting, training, and sponsoring TFFH to serve youth in DCF custody as well as through therapeutic stability placements. Therapeutic stability placements are designed for youth who are not in the custody of DCF but may be receiving support through Family First Prevention Services, Family Preservation, or Post Adoption Support. DCCCA will employ a dedicated TFFH recruiter, provide in-person and virtual support groups, specialized training for TFFH providers, mentoring, and incentives for youth, parents and placement providers. DCCCA will utilize Behavioral Interventionists as well as Functional Family Therapy when appropriate.

Eckerd Connects: Eckerd Connects will establish five to eight TFFH homes in Sedgwick, Butler, Cowley, Sumner, and Reno counties to provide TFFH services to youth placed in these homes. The approach will include a recruiter/trainer, clinical licensed mental health professional, respite, support groups, mentoring, flex funds and specialized training for TFFH. Eckerd will make their Functional Family Therapy program available to assist with care coordination and rapid response to support TFFH placements. Eckerd is creating a TFFH Peer Respite model to ensure respite support is available to families providing TFFH as well as accessing flex fund supports for TFFH.

EmberHope YouthVille: EmberHope will recruit TFFH families in Sedgwick County for youth between the ages of three and 18. They will provide specialized training for TFFH providers. EmberHope will create a TFFH team including a therapist, foster care worker, supervisor, TFFH recruiter, and quality improvement coordinator.  EmberHope will also provide a resource room for TFFH to supply youth and families with hardgoods needed during placement.

Foster Adopt Connect: Foster Adopt Connect will support a rapid expansion of their Behavioral Intervention (BI) Program into Johnson, Wyandotte, Bourbon, Crawford, Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth, Reno and Ellis counties. BI is an in-home support that engages both parents and children with daily management of behaviors to decrease the need for short term hospitalization and assist with crisis de-escalation, re-direction, and the teaching of positive replacement behaviors to the youth. BI services can follow the child and be available to support the transition to either the parents’ home or an adoptive placement.

KVC – Mockingbird: KVC will create a Mockingbird Family Model of foster home constellations. These constellations consist of a maximum of 11 families, 10 foster homes and 1 Hub Home. The Hub Home serves to provide support to the homes within the constellation of families. Constellations may include licensed foster homes, relatives or non-related kin placements. The Mockingbird Family Model is designed to assist placement providers in utilizing supports not only from professionals involved in the child welfare system but also their peers. Hub Homes are specially trained to build community within the constellation and maintain open beds to provide respite and emergency supports to other constellation families, and plan social activities for the constellation. KVC will provide support to the hub and constellation through a KVC Liaison staff person, as well as attendant care workers. KVC will utilize the Registered Behavior Technician training to prepare their attendant care staff.

Pressley Ridge: Pressley Ridge will provide TFFH training statewide to agencies in Kansas who wish to utilize this model. Pressley Ridge training will be available in multiple cohorts throughout the state.

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The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) mission is to protect children, strengthen families, and promote adult self-sufficiency. DCF’s more than 35 service centers across the state offer a wide range of support services, including food, utility, child care assistance, child support services, and employment education and training. DCF also partners with grantees to provide foster care services to children, including case planning, placement, life skills, and foster parent recruitment and training. DCF works in partnership with organizations, communities, and other agencies to support families, children, and vulnerable adults, connecting them with resources, supports, and networks in their home communities.

Bourbon County

Free Trees Available From Fort Scott Kiwanis: Deadline For Request Is April 13

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Looking south on National Avenue, one can see the many trees placed between the street and the sidewalk, some of which were planted by Kiwanis, according to Kiwanis member Craig Campbell.
Among the Fort Scott Kiwanis Club community service projects is a free tree to Bourbon County residents.
The trees were purchased using a Fort Scott Area Community Foundation grant, said Kiwanis member Craig Campbell.
“Sugar Maple was recommended by our area Kansas Forestry expert Tim McDonnell this year,” Campbell said.  “Tim is very knowledgeable about what trees thrive in southeast Kansas.  Tim also knows the existing tree inventory in Bourbon County and works to ensure we remain diverse to avoid widespread loss due to drought, late freezes, wind, and pests.”
The trees are very hardy 4 to 5 feet tall and in a 3-gallon root ball pail.
“Anyone in Bourbon County who commits to adequately caring for the tree is eligible,” he said.  “This requires 5 gallons of water each week regardless of rainfall for the first year.  With the drought last year, we asked folks to water every 4 to 5 days.”

 

The trees will be received by the Kiwanis Club on the last Saturday in April.

 “The Kiwanis group will plant trees on the morning of Saturday, May 4th for anyone needing our assistance,” Campbell said. “If the Kiwanis plants them, Tim McDonnell and I will go to each location on April 16th and ‘spot’ the tree for optimum growth, and shade, and to avoid utilities.  We do NOT plant under power lines.”
The deadline to request a tree is April 13th.  
To apply for a free tree, text your address to  Campbell at 620-224-0167.
Fort Scott Kiwanis Club meets at Burris Hall on the Fort Scott Community College campus every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m.
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AD: Key Apparel Is Seeking A Print Coordinator

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Key Apparel is seeking a motivated person to join our Embellishment Team as a Print Coordinator.  This position will work primarily with screen printing and heat transfer processes with an opportunity to learn embroidery. As part of the Embellishment Team, you are responsible for embellishing uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories.

A Print Coordinator should have an eye for detail, be comfortable on their feet and moving product, be able to navigate graphic design software, and be able to create expertly designed prints that fully meet the customer’s expectations. You should have the ability to work efficiently while staying on top of multiple projects.  Prior experience is not required, but a willingness and excitement to learn is!

 

Compensation/Benefits:

 

Key offers competitive compensation including a highly competitive benefits package.

 

Please submit your resume to: [email protected], or stop by and pick up an application at our offices located in the Industrial Park at 400 Marble Rd in Ft Scott.