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Obituary

Obituary of Frank Burchett

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Frank A. Burchett, age 92, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home. He was born June 21, 1932, in Richards, Missouri, the son of Cecil A. Burchett and Julia A. Lowry Burchett.

Frank graduated from Richards High School and was salutatorian of his class. Following high school, Frank went to work at Wall Street Body Shop in Ft. Scott. In addition, Frank also farmed and raised dairy and beef cattle. Frank eventually converted his dairy barn into a body shop and later moved his shop to 54 Highway on the east side of Ft. Scott.

Frank was a member of the First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and on the building committee. Frank married Mary Boggess Trowbridge on February 14, 1989.

Frank was not afraid of hard work and enjoyed keeping busy. After selling his auto body shop, Frank and Mary remodeled several homes that they resold or used as rental properties. They also owned and operated Frank & Mary’s Sales, an antique store/flea market located on Tenth Street just east of the railroad tracks. Frank also kept busy with his small engine repair shop.

Favorite times were spent surrounded by the large family where Frank often served up his famous homemade ice cream.

Frank will be lovingly missed by his wife, Mary of the home; his six daughters, Vicki Kerley (Robert) of Ozark, Missouri, Sherry Kellogg (Roger) of Springfield, Missouri, Regina McAllister (Cam) of Ft. Scott, Donna Banwart (Jim) also of Ft. Scott, Tonia West (Mike) of Norman, Oklahoma, and Trina Whitson (Kirk) of Clarksville, Tennessee; his step-children, Todd Trowbridge (Susan) of Pittsburg, Kansas and Shelly Dakil of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Alice Palmer.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 17th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

A private burial will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in the 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.

Government, Kansas

KDOT requesting comment on draft 2025 STIP

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KDOT requesting comment on draft 2025 STIP
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on the draft Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The draft STIP document is available for review online at https://www.ksdot.gov/bureaus/burProgProjMgmt/stip/stip.asp. Select the draft FFY 2025-2028 STIP- link at the top of the page.

The approval of the STIP requires a public comment period of 30 days, which concludes on Sept. 6. To make comments on the STIP document, contact Lisa Roth at (785) 296-0892 or Gene Ingwerson at (785) 296-0136 with KDOT’s Division of Program and Project Management.

This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, (785) 296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).

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Area News, Bourbon County

Several Bourbon County Entities Awarded CFSK Grants

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CFSEK Awards $170,000 to SEK Nonprofits

 

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce General Funds grants totaling $170,000 have been awarded to 65 nonprofit organizations across 23 counties in Southeast Kansas.

 

The areas of Basic Human Needs, Youth Activities, and Arts & Culture are the focus of the CFSEK General Funds competitive grant process. Proposals for projects in these focus areas were accepted during the month of June. Submissions were reviewed, and selections for funding were completed late last month.

 

“We are continually inspired by the commitment of our nonprofit partners in Southeast Kansas, and we take pride in supporting their impactful work,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “These organizations deliver a diverse range of programs, services, and activities that significantly enhance our community. We know these grants will truly benefit Southeast Kansas as a whole.”

 

Since 2004, competitive granting from funds directly managed by CFSEK have provided over $1.8 million to organizations throughout Southeast Kansas. Competitive granting differs from other granting provided by CFSEK, such as donor-advised grants, designated grants, field of interest grants, and others. Since its inception in 2001, CFSEK has provided over $22 million in total grant funding throughout Southeast Kansas.

 

The following organizations and projects were awarded funds from the 2024 General Funds grant process:

 

Arts & Culture – $5,200

  • Big Brutus, Inc. – Brutus Fest 2025
  • Family Resource Center, Inc. – Children’s Art Gala
  • Howard City Library – Culture Experience
  • Josiah Fletcher Foundation – Scholarships for Jazz Camp
  • Spring River Mental Health and Wellness – Pathfinders
  • USD 404 Riverton – Elementary Cafeteria

 

Basic Human Needs – $71,800

  • Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry – This Is How We Roll
  • Catholic Charities, Inc. – Housing and Homeless Services
  • Catholic Diocese of Wichita – The Lord’s Diner-Pittsburg – Weekend Nutrition Matters
  • CLASS LTD – AED Access for Individuals with IDD
  • Coffey Health System – Commitment to Excellence, Baby Approved
  • Community Food Pantry Fund – Milk Money
  • Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas – Southeast Kansas Diaper Stock
  • Cornerstones of Care – Stopping the Spiral
  • Crosstimbers Food Pantry Association – Feeding the Need
  • DBLO Association – Beds for Children in Need
  • Dream Center of the 4 States – Help and Hope
  • Families and Children Together, Inc. – Starting with the Basics
  • First Baptist Church Riverton – Share with Love Food Pantry
  • First United Methodist Church Wesley House – Food for Families
  • Fort Scott Community College – Greyhound Pantry Upgrade
  • Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries – Family Empowerment and Stability
  • Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool, Inc. – Safety First
  • Homer Cole Community Center Inc – Ensuring Guest Safety and Keepin’ Up Appearances
  • Howard City Library – Drinking Water Availability
  • Safehouse Crisis Center, Inc. – Welcome Home
  • Humanity House Foundation – Feeding Allen County 2024
  • Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc. – Individual ABA Start-up Kits for Children in Autism Program
  • Labette County Emergency Assistance Center – Emergency Funds for Labette County Families
  • McCune Lions Club – Restroom Addition to Pavilion
  • Mosaic – Ensuring Safety, Security and Well Being
  • Sacred Heart Parish – Enhancing Client Access to Quality Frozen Meat
  • SEK-CAP – Safe Homes
  • Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging – TC Fund All Counties
  • Southwind Extension Education Foundation Inc – Kitchen Restore
  • The Beacon Inc. – Maintaining Food Assistance
  • The Salvation Army – Pittsburg Home Goods Pantry and Personal Hygiene Items

 

Youth Activities – $93,000

  • Altamont Public Library – Youth Activity Area
  • Caney Valley Agape Network, Inc. – Grandfamilies and Youth Support
  • Chanute Public Library – Literacy4Littles
  • Cherry Street Youth Center, Inc. – Garden Improvements
  • City of Galena – City Park Splashpad Shade
  • City of Girard – Diving into Summer with New Diving Boards
  • City of Mulberry – Mulberry Ball Park Improvements
  • Columbus Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Columbus USD 493- Park Elementary – Sensory/Focus Room
  • Crawford County Fair Association – Show Arena and Livestock Barn Paint Upgrade
  • Curious Minds Discovery Zone, Inc. – Backyard Exhibit Landscaping
  • Eden Early Learning Academy – Sensory Play in Safe Spaces
  • Families and Children Together Inc. – Here Comes the Sun
  • First United Methodist Church Wesley House – The Cozy Kids, Coats for Kids Program
  • Fort Scott Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Fostering Connections – Sleep in Safety Program
  • Friends of Crawford State Park via Kansas Wildscape Foundation – Outdoor Education at the Lake
  • Girard Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Girard FFA Chapter – Sand Blasting
  • Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland – Tables for Girl Scout Outdoor Activities
  • Howard City Library – Reading Incentive Program
  • Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush – Aligning the Stars
  • Miners Hall Museum Foundation – MHM/Franklin Community Park Continued Improvements
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish/St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools – Resurfacing the Track
  • Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America – Hooked On Scouting Recruitment Campaign
  • Southeast Kansas Baptist Association – A Threefold Cord-Faith, Friendship and Fun
  • Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center – It’s More Than A Snack
  • Special Olympics Kansas – Sports Equipment
  • Patrick Catholic School – Students Learning Through Technology
  • TFI Family Services – Helping SE Kansas Teens in Care Become Adults
  • The Foster Closet, Inc. – Family Enrichment Events
  • University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center – Journeys & Destinations – Girard, KS
  • Victory Life Church – Back2School Event 24

 

The CFSEK Board of Trustees and staff congratulate all the 2024 grant recipients!

 

For additional information related to CFSEK’s competitive granting opportunities, visit www.SoutheastKansas.org or call 620-231-8897.

 

Bourbon County

Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition General Membership Meeting Minutes  

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

August 7, 2024

 

 

  1. Welcome:  Fifteen members representing eleven agencies attended.  Billie Jo will be finalizing pool pass numbers with Kathi Hall and will give a final report in September.  We do have a vacancy on the Coalition Board; we could use a volunteer!

 

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State Research: She will have news quite soon on SNAP and the Farmer’s Market – wait patiently.  Create Better Health class will be beginning in Fulton at the Community Center September 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks; the flyer will be forwarded to the membership.
  • Shelby Moore, Families Together: Shelby coordinates the FAST (Family Advocacy, Support, & Training) program. If parents have concerns about their ability to care for their child’s needs, education, and access to community support, they should contact Shelby at 785-233-4777 or [email protected] .
  • Janelle Tate, Early Childhood Block Grant, Greenbush: Janelle is now serving on the board for the Keyhole; she would welcome ideas on how to increase participation and use of the facility.
  • Rachel Carpenter, HBCAT: Rachel will be sending a flyer outlining the latest project for HBCAT.
  • Amy Sawyer, Small Business Development Center: Her office is located at HBCAT; she will help with questions and processes involved in a small business.
  • Cherri Walrod, K-State Extension: Cherri is now the K-State community health worker; she will help families navigate health care and social services.
  • Megan Rogers, Safehouse Crisis Center in Pittsburg: She works with shelter groups as the children’s advocate.  Safehouse shelters people and helps them get the services they need.
  • Lacey Morando, Spark Wheel: Lacy makes connections in the community to ensure children get the proper resources.  She will be involved with the Pittsburg, Fort Scott, Uniontown, and Parsons school districts.  In USD 234, Spark Wheel has been working at FSHS and FSMS for several years.  Lacey works with the site coordinators in each location.
  • Teresa Amershek, Safehouse Crisis Center: Teresa is the Director of Child Exchange and Visitation.  Due to various factors such as number of visitations, space, etc., visits are limited to one hour at the present time.
  • Tammy Alcantor, Crawford County Health Department: Tammy continues to offer classes for Teen Pregnancy and Baby and Me Tobacco Free.  She is excited to announce that she will now be able to do prenatal classes in Bourbon County starting August 19 through Zoom!
  • April Jackson, SEK Recovery Resources through Thrive Allen County: April’s program is now covering nine counties. Since its inception, 35 men have been served through the Recovery House in Iola.  The initial grant will end this month; they now will partner with Drug Endangered Children.  The program is focused on anything to prevent substance abuse; the goal is to get resources before they are needed.  Congratulations to April who is now a certified community health worker!
  • Lora Wilson, CHC: Lora helps with resources and is in charge of the Tobacco Cessation program for CHC.
  • Clayton Cook, CHC: Clayton shared that Mount Carmel Hospice provides services in Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Miami, and Neosho counties.  Their team will address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both their patients and their families at the end of life by providing care in the patient’s home.  For more information, call 620-264-6550.

 

  1. Program:  Rachel Carpenter and Lisa Robertson shared updates at HBCAT and with the COPE program.  Rachel shared that the COPE grant has been extended for one additional year; Lisa will continue in that leadership role.  Rachel leads the Local Health Equity Action Team (LHEAT) which has a vision to create lasting solutions to improve the quality of life in Bourbon County.  LHEAT has been able to implement a county wide transportation program, offer free laundry services, and assist 137 individuals find safe housing.  Lisa provides services by starting wherever the client is to help with health care, housing, transportation, food assistance, insurance, mental health, utility assistance, and anything else that will help that client.  COPE now works with 157 partners to provide these services.  In the two short years the program has been in existence, they have served over 400 clients!

 

  1. Open Forum:  Janelle Tate reminded members that the Nazarene Church has a “Celebrate Recovery” program that meets on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

 

 

  1. Adjournment:  The next General Membership meeting will be September 4, 2024.

Janelle Tate has volunteered to fill the vacant spot on our board and has also secured our September program.  The program will be presented by Judy, the board chairman for the Keyhole.  Please note:  We will hold our September (September only) meeting at the Keyhole.  I will send the exact address later but the Keyhole is located at the corner of Main and 10th. Streets – across from the south end of the Fort Scott High School.  Plan to be at the Keyhole on September 4.

 

 

 

 

Government, Health Care, Youth

K.R.I. Update To Open A Unit For 9-13 Year Olds

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The west entrance of the Kansas Renewal Institute, June 2024.

 

Kansas Renewal Institute is an addiction treatment center, mental health service and healthcare administrator, which opened its doors at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, in April 2024.

To view the feature on the opening: https://fortscott.biz/news/k-r-i-is-fully-staffed-licensed-and-ready-for-patients

The facility receives patient referrals through Managed Care Organizations (MCO) from the State of Kansas Medicaid Program, said Joe Tinervin, K.R.I.President of Operations.

They currently have 32 adolescent residents.

” We chose not to pursue a license for Substance Abuse Disorder/Detox at this time,” Tinerin said.  “We decided to go all-in for Physiactric Residential Treatment Facility because that’s what the State needs help with the most.”
Joe Tinervin, from his LinkedIn site.
“Our current census consists of residents between the ages of 8 to 16 with separate units for pre-adolescents and adolescents. Our license allows us to work with youth ages 6 to 18,” he said.
“We currently have 72 employees and growing,” he said. ” We have enough staff to accommodate our current census with room for growth, but we’re always searching for new talent who are aligned with our mission and core values, to join our organization.”

To view prior stories on K.R.I.:

Kansas Renewal Institute Opens First Location

Kansas Renewal Institute Repurposes Mercy Hospital

“All referrals come through the MCOs,” he said. “Sunflower, United Healthcare and Aetna Better Health of Kansas.”

“The kids we have admitted have been on the waitlist for quite a while,” Tinervin said.

K.R.I. is opening a pre-adolesent unit specifically for children aged 9-13 years old, allowing this age group to be separated from older adolescents.

K.R.I. occupies the north and west wings of the former Mercy Hospital.

A small sign on the sliding door is the only marker for the entrance to K.R.I. at the west entrance to the facility. There is a similar small sign on the east door.  June 2024

On June 13, Freeman Health Systems announced that the southwest part at 410 Woodland Hills Blvd. will become a 10-bed hospital with an emergency department.

“Having both medical and behavioral health under one roof, we’ll be able to reach more people with needs,” Tinervin said.

 

The former Mercy Hospital is the site of the new Kansas Renewal Institute. Several other entities are officed in the building as well.
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott Community College

Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSCC John Deere Tech

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, August 8th, 8am
Hosted by Fort Scott Community College

John Deere Tech 2223 S. Horton St. (23rd & Horton)
About the Coffee this week:

The John Deere program at Fort Scott Community College began in 2002 at the Frontenac campus, with the inaugural class of 13 students graduating with an Associate Degree in 2004. In 2017, the program was relocated to Fort Scott to better serve Bourbon County residents. Recently, the college introduced a one-year John Deere certificate, with the first cohort starting on June 3, 2024, comprising 25 students. Heritage Tractor generously funded the renovation of a classroom to accommodate these new students. The John Deere Advisory Board, which includes representatives from both the John Deere dealership and surrounding dealers, is highly supportive of the program.

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Bourbon County, Elections

Unofficial Results of August 6 Primary Bourbon County Election: Final

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Note: The U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Kansas Senate and Kansas House of Representatives races do not indicate the true winners, merely the votes they garnered in Bourbon County.
Kansas House of Representatives District 4 encompasses both Bourbon and Linn Counties.
In Linn County, these are the results for that seat, therefore although Jones won in Bourbon County, James had more votes counting both together.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DST 4
          (VOTE FOR)  1
           RICK JAMES .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     1,138   72.76
           JOSHUA JONES  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       426   27.24
James won with a total of 2,212 votes to Jones 1,650.
In Bourbon County:
“In the following results, Undervote is someone who chose to vote for fewer than the allowed candidates (such as listed as “Vote for 1” and they left it blank) overvote is someone who voted for more than the allowed candidates,” Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins said. The write-in board counted late into the night.
To view the total voting, including precincts:
Unofficial Results
Bourbon County, Primary 2024, Aug 06, 2024
All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes
Total Ballots Cast: 2818
20 precincts reported out of 20 total
2024-08-06


All Precincts
United States House of Representatives District 2 (Dem)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 21 undervotes)
Nancy Boyda 262 votes  63.75%
Matt Kleinmann 149   36.25%
Total 411 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 21

United States House of Representatives District 2 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (7 over voted ballots, 7 overvotes, 119 undervotes)
Jeff Kahrs 370   16.37%
Michael A. Ogle 104   4.60%
Derek Schmidt 1246   55.13%
Shawn Tiffany 424   18.76%
Chad Young 116   5.13%
Total 2260 100.00%
Overvotes 7
Undervotes 119

Kansas Senator District 13 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 49 undervotes)
Austin B. Stapleton 383  100.00%
Total 383 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 49

Kansas Senator District 13 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (1 over voted ballots, 1 overvotes, 196 undervotes)
Tim Shallenburger 1553   70.95%
Sam Owen 636   29.05%
Total 2189   100.00%
Overvotes 1
Undervotes 196

Kansas House of Representatives District 4 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 397 undervotes)
Write-in 35 100.00%
Total 35 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 397

Kansas House of Representatives District 4 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 88 undervotes)
Rick James 1074   46.74% (James won the district with 57%)
Joshua Jones 1224   53.26%
Total 2298 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 88

County Commissioner District 1 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
793 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 91 undervotes)
Brandon Whisenhunt 702   100.00%
Total 702 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 91

County Commissioner District 1 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
127 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 25 undervote
Clinton L. Walker 102 100.00%
Total 102 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 25

County Commissioner District 2 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
1055 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 24 undervotes)
Jim Harris 375 36.37%
David Beerbower 656 63.63%
Total 1031 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 24

County Commissioner District 2 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
180 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 160 undervotes)
Write-in 20 100.00%
Total 20 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 160

County Commissioner District 3 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
125 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 16 undervotes)
Steven Houston 109 100.00%
Total 109 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 16

County Commissioner District 3 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
538 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 11 undervotes)
Clifton Beth 152 28.84%
Leroy Kruger 375 71.16%
Total 527 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 11

County Clerk (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 410 undervotes)
Write-in 22 100.00%
Total 22 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 410

County Clerk (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 382 undervotes)
Susan Walker 2004 100.00%
Total 2004 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 382

County Treasurer (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 399 undervotes)
Write-in 33 100.00%
Total 33 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 399

County Treasurer (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (1 over voted ballots, 1 overvotes, 94 undervotes)
Jennifer Hawkins 1795 78.35%
Michael Hoyt 496 21.65%

County Register of Deeds (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 418 undervotes)
Write-in 14 100.00%
Total 14 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 418


County Register of Deeds (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 300 undervotes)
Lora Holdridge 2086 100.00%
Total 2086 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 300


County Attorney (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 420 undervotes)
Write-in 12 100.00%
Total 12 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 420


County Attorney (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 414 undervotes)
James Crux 1972 100.00%
Total 1972 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 414


County Sheriff (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 356 undervotes)
Write-in 76 100.00%
Total 76 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 356


County Sheriff (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 32 undervotes)
Bill Martin 1199 50.93%
Nelson Blythe 1155 49.07%
Total 2354 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 32

Bourbon County, Elections

Bourbon County Primary Election Results (unofficial) with All 20 Precincts Counted

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To view the complete results of the Bourbon County 2024 Primary Election:
Unofficial Results for Primary2024202408050137bdfx 99
The following are the results of the local contests with all 20 precincts counted:
In Bourbon County Josh Jones had more votes than Rick James, 1,224 to 1,974, but Rick James had more votes in the other counties and will replace Trevor Jacobs in the Kansas House of Representatives District 4 contest.
In the Bourbon County Commission:
District 1 Brandon Whisenhunt, Republican,  garnered 702 votes, Clint Walker, Democrat 102.
District 2 David Beerbower beat incumbent Jim Harris, both Republicans, 656 to 375 votes.
District 3 LeRoy Kruger garnered 375 to  incumbent Clifton Beth’s 152 votes, both Republicans.
Jennifer Hawkins won over Michael Hoyt 1,795 to 496, both are Republicans, in the County Treasurer position.
Bill Martin beat Nelson Blythe 1,199 to 1.155 for Bourbon County Sheriff, both are Republicans.
Ascension Via Christi

Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg President Drew Talbott to retire

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Pittsburg, Kan. — August 6, 2024 — After 30 years of exemplary service, Drew Talbott, president of Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg for the past four years, will retire as of August 30, 2024.

Talbott joined Via Christi in 1996 and became the hospital’s interim president in November 2020. His interim title was removed two months later. Before becoming hospital president, he served for 13 years as the hospital’s chief operating officer and for 11 years as its director of Information Systems.

“Drew has spent thirty years serving the hospital in Pittsburg, long before it was a part of the Via Christi system,” said Kevin Strecker, Via Christi’s Market Ministry CEO. “He’s been a dedicated servant leader and I can’t thank him enough for his service.”

Under Talbott’s leadership, Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg has received countless awards for high-quality care, including:

  • “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
  • Get With The Guidelines, Stroke Gold Plus Award from American Heart Association
  • Infant and Maternal Health from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
  • Gold Environmental Excellence award from Stryker

“I have enjoyed three decades of watching talent develop, families grow, patients heal, and yes, mourn the loss of those whom we’ve loved and who continue to inspire us,” Talbott said in an email to hospital associates. “While there is no such thing as perfect timing to wind down my very special time in Pittsburg, I am replete knowing our hospital has a sustainable future with a tremendous talent pool, and an enthusiastic new sponsor in Mercy Health System.”

Talbott’s final day as president comes one day before Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg transitions to be under the sponsorship of Mercy Health System on September 1, 2024.

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About Via Christi

 

Serving Kansas for more than 135 years, Via Christi 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. In Kansas, Via Christi operates seven hospitals and 134 other sites of care and employs more than 6,400 associates. Via Christi is sponsored by Ascension, a national health system that operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 139 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities – in 19 states. Ascension includes more than 134,000 associates and 35,000 aligned providers. In FY2023, Ascension provided $2.2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and support for community benefit programs. Visit www.ascension.org.

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Elections

Unofficial Early Voter Results of the Bourbon County August 6, 2024 Primary Election

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These were posted on the Bourbon County KS Facebook page in the last hour:

The Unofficial Early Voter Results

Tabulation of the totals of today’s votes is still being done, with 8 out of 20 precincts in at this time, according to Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins.

They are expected in to be totaled in the next 1.5 hours, she said.

To view the remainder of the Unofficial Early Voter Results:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=939987451505091&set=pcb.939988138171689