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Monthly Archives: August 2024
Dare to Dream Event on September 28: For Women Entrepreneurs
The Dare to Dream: Collective Impact event occurs from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Fort Scott Community College’s Ellis Center, 2108 S. Horton. Check-in begins at 8 am.
Women business owners can be inspired and network with like-minded people during the event. Provided for attendees is a free lunch and child care.
“Our event kicks off with a dynamic pre-conference session on “The Entrepreneurial Mindset,” setting the stage for a day of inspiration and collaboration,” according to the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Facebook page.
The event will allow women to converse with like-minded individuals during the networking event, forging connections that extend beyond the conference, according to Jody Love, President and Chief Executive Officer for HBCAT.
The main event features a keynote address and a variety of breakout sessions tailored to diverse interests, ensuring a customized and enriching experience, according to Love.
Mary Ricketts is the keynote speaker.
Turning Point CEO and founder, Mary Ricketts, began her leadership path in 1990 in the telecommunications industry, according to a press release from HBCAT. Her natural coaching and leadership abilities led her to increased leadership responsibilities in the telecommunications space, and eventually into insurance and financial wellness.
Partnering with John Maxwell’s team helped her sharpen her training and development abilities.
Turning Point Training and Development was founded in 2019 in response to requests from community partners that needed a professional and experienced resource to ensure organizational success.
Learn more about Mary and Turning Points at https://tptrainingcenter.com/
“We understand the importance of accessibility, which is why we provide complimentary lunch and free childcare, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this empowering journey,” she said.
REGISTER at https://bit.ly/4dz2EXi
The event is sponsored by:
NetWork Kansas
Bourbon County Childcare Coalition
Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation
KUMC COPE
Refine MedSpa
Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission
Blissful Aesthetic and Wellness
Fort Scott Community College
City of Fort Scott
AD: Uniontown City Seeks New Clerk
Would you like to make an impact in your community while broadening your skill set, connecting with people, working close to home, and receiving good pay & great benefits?
As Uniontown City Clerk/Municipal Court Clerk you can do all this and more! This is a 40 hours per week position with above average wage and benefits, including:
- Paid Time Off: 10 Holidays, 1-4 weeks Vacation, 12 days Sick Leave, & More
- Retirement Plan: participate in KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)
- Health & Life Insurance available
- Wage Scale: depending upon experience
Personal Requirements:
- You must be a Motivated, Self-Starter
- High Attention to Detail
- Basic Computer, Accounting, and Secretarial Skills
- Ability to Maintain Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Discretion
- Live Within 10 Miles of Uniontown
- Valid Driver’s License & Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen
The Clerk position entails performing all duties as defined by Kansas State Statute and City Ordinances: receive and disperse monetary funds and maintain financial records; complete various administrative reports; grant applications & administration; prepare, mail and apply payments of monthly customer utility billing; assist residents via phone or walk-in; attend and record minutes of all city council meetings, write monthly community newsletter; maintain city website; other duties as required (a more detailed job description and list of duties available upon application).
Apply in person at Uniontown City Hall, call 620-756-4742, or submit your resume via email to [email protected] . Applications accepted until 5PM, September 4, 2024.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports August 28
Supplemental Art Classes Offered at The Artificers
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Obituary of Shirley Motley
Shirley Ann (Coultas) Motley, 86, saw her Savior face to face on August 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Shirley was born September 8, 1937, in Barry, IL to H. Glenn Coultas and Georgia Ann (Smith) Coultas.
She was a 1955 graduate of Barry High School and married John Roy Motley that same year. They raised three sons: Gregg Motley (Kim), Fort Scott, KS, Tim Motley, Seattle, WA, and Chris Motley, Kansas City, MO. After beginning their marriage in Barry, IL, the family moved to Tonawanda, NY, Quincy, IL, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Raytown, MO.
After her three sons were school age, Shirley worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for a newspaper, car dealers, medical practices and her son, Tim’s salon. She was an avid newspaper reader and loved to keep up with current events, the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas Jayhawks and devotedly followed politics. She loved to bowl, knit, quilt, sew and bake.
Shirley was a devoted Christian and faithfully attended church her whole adult life. She loved old hymns, radio/TV preachers, and reading her Bible. She donated much of her income to her favorite charities, including many for the benefit of the Holy Land. Her faith informed her attitude toward family as she readily welcomed numerous foster children and adopted grandchildren into the family as if they were her own.
Shirley had a sharp mind, quick wit, and a razor tongue, often used to entertain her friends and loved ones. Shirley was feisty and did not tolerate injustice or behavior she considered inappropriate.
In 2018, she moved to Fort Scott, KS, to live near her oldest son, Gregg and his wife, Kim. Her final residence was Guest Home Estates where she received loving care during her final four months of life.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Glenn Gail Coultas and Dean Coultas, a daughter-in-law, Betty Rose Motley (Gregg), a grandson, Brian Motley and great-grandchildren, Nes Burton and Charleigh Burton.
She is survived by a brother, William Coultas (Diana), Industry, IL, three sons and a daughter-in-law, her eight grandchildren: Allison (Andy), Paige (Keith), Katie, Ben (Rachel), Kaylie (Pedro), Jesse, Khloe (Levi), and Max, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation and a memorial service will be held on Grandparents’ Day and her birthday, September 8, 2024, at the Cheney Witt Chapel,
Fort Scott, KS. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM, followed by the service at 2:00PM.
Cremation. Memorials are suggested to Faith Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
Southwind Extension District 4-H Members Sweep State 4-H Contests at Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
The Southwind Extension District 4-H members delivered a remarkable performance at the annual Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes held on August 17-18 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. In an unprecedented achievement, the Southwind team won four separate state contests, solidifying their status as the 2024 Champion State 4-H Sweepstakes Team.
The participants representing the Southwind Extension District were MaKinlee Bloesser, Hailey Shadden, Marley Sutton, Kendyl Bloesser, Emery Yoho, Alexa Ellis, Jewel Endicott, Kyser Nemecek, Tate Crystal, Reegan McDaniel, and Byron Fry. These 4-H members, hailing from Allen, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties, demonstrated exceptional knowledge and livestock skills throughout the competition.
The Sweepstakes event consisted of four contests, with scores blended to determine the overall Sweepstakes winners. The Southwind team emerged victorious in all four contests, a first in the history of the event, and were named the Overall Champion Sweepstakes Team. This achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of the Southwind 4-H members.
Top Individual Sweepstakes Winners:
Reegan McDaniel – Reserve Champion; Tate Crystal – 8th; Hailey Shadden – 11th; Kyser Nemecek – 12th
The Southwind teams excelled in the Livestock Quiz Bowl, which began with a qualifying exam. Southwind #3 (Crystal, Nemecek, McDaniel, Fry) won four matches to claim the title of Champion Overall Quiz Bowl Team. Southwind #1 (Sutton, Shadden, Yoho, K. Bloesser) also performed admirably, finishing as the 6th best team.
In the Livestock Judging contest, Southwind #3 (McDaniel, Crystal, Yoho, Nemecek) dominated, winning 1st in Sheep, 1st in Cattle, 4th in Hogs, 1st in Reasons, and earning the title of Champion Team Overall for the second consecutive year. The team is now qualified to compete at the American Royal this fall. Individual highlights include:
Reegan McDaniel – 5th in Reasons, 5th in Cattle, 3rd in Swine, 5th Overall; Kyser Nemecek – 4th in Reasons, 2nd in Sheep, 8th Overall; Tate Crystal – 8th in Reasons, 4th in Sheep, 9th Overall; Emery Yoho – 7th in Cattle
The Meats Judging contest involved identifying 30 retail cuts, six placings classes, and three sets of reasons. Southwind #3 (Sutton, Fry, Shadden, Crystal) was named the Champion Meats Judging Team, with a standout performance in Retail Identification (1st), 5th in Placings and 6th in Reasons. 59 Senior Individuals and 13 teams competed in the contest. Southwind #1 (K. Bloesser, McDaniel, M. Bloesser, Nemecek) were 4th in Placings, 7th in Reasons, 3rd in Retail ID and 4th Team Overall. Southwind #2 (Yoho, Ellis, Endicott) were 10th in Reasons, 9th in Retail ID, 9th Team Overall. Individual accomplishments for the Southwind squad include:
Marley Sutton – 2nd in Retail ID, 3rd Individual Overall; Hailey Shadden – 4th in Retail ID
In the Livestock Skillathon, 4-H members rotated individually through stations that addressed six areas of animal science. Those included feedstuffs, breed identification, equipment identification, meat identification, wool evaluation and a written test. There was also a team component where members worked together on evaluating quality assurance protocols, and demonstrating proper cattle breeding techniques. Out of 29 teams and 154 individuals, Southwind #3 (Crystal, McDaniel, Nemecek, Shadden) once again emerged as the Champion Team Overall, excelling in both the Exam and Practicum components. Southwind #1 also performed well, securing a place among the top teams. Individual Skillathon results include:
Reegan McDaniel – 1st in Exam, 1st in Practicum, High Individual Overall; Tate Crystal – 4th in Exam, 3rd in Practicum, 3rd Overall; Emery Yoho – 2nd in Exam, 9th Overall; Hailey Shadden – 6th in Exam, 7th in Practicum, 7th Overall
This historic sweep is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Southwind 4-H members, who pushed each other to “Make the Best Better.” The Southwind District extends its gratitude to the parents, supporters, coaches and past team members for their continued support and guidance.
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K-State, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Special Meeting of FSCC Trustees is August 29
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting on Thursday, August 29 at 3:30 pm in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Agriculture Building to hear a presentation from Janet Fancher about the Institute for the Development of Educational Advancement (IDEA), as well as conduct other casual business if needed.
Public Hearing For Verizon Telecommunication Tower is Rescheduled to Oct. 2
PUBLIC HEARING RESCHEDULED
The Public Hearing of the Planning Commission for Case No. 1046 – Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Telecommunications Tower at 2317 Maple Road – scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00PM at City Hall.
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
Art-focused, Project-based Learning: ARTEFFECT Ambassadors
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Pickleball Court Comes To Uniontown
Pickleball has come to Uniontown, with equipment provided by community members and a court provided by a grant.
Pickleball resembles tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net, according to Oxford Languages Dictionary.
A grant provided the concrete court to play the sport on.
Recently, the court had been marked for pickleball play.
Last Thursday, pickleball equipment was made available in a storage container located under the community bulletin board at Uniontown’s City Hall on the east side of the town’s square.
“There is no charge to use the equipment and we ask that you put it back, or the community loses it,” City Clerk Sally Johnson said. “Return it and take care, so everyone can use it.”
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“All the equipment has been donated,” Johnson said. “The bin, which houses the equipment was donated by Amber Kelley; the net, paddles and ball were donated by the Frank Johnson family; and the benches around the pickleball court was supplied by Skeet George.”
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“People are already using it,” Johnson said. “Equipment is available at City Hall, behind the community bulletin board.”
The City of Uniontown pursued a grant in 2022 to provide this sport to those in the community.
The project was funded by a grant from the Kansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pathways Grant, through Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Placemaking.
“We went through them to apply and qualify for the grant,” Johnson said. “HBCAT worked with the community to find out what the community wanted in 2022. We received and implemented the grant request and had to make an estimated budget, then advertised and put it out for bid. $18, 430 was the low bid. The BCBS grant provided $10,000 in grant money to help pay for that. The process took about two years.”
Grand Opening
A grand opening/ribbon cutting is scheduled during the Old Settler’s Picnic at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1 at the pickleball court, located west of the new public restrooms in Uniontown.
The grand opening falls between two family activities that day at the town square, bingo is slated for 2 p.m. at the southeast shelter house, and then the Family Fun Night starts at 6 p.m. at the gazebo, Johnson said.
“They will incorporate the ribbon cutting in the family fun time,” she said. “The public is invited to all the events.”
