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Monthly Archives: May 2025
Nevada Regional Medical Center Hosts Free Skin Cancer Screening
Nevada Regional Medical Center is hosting a free skin cancer screening on Tuesday, May 27th, from 8 am until noon. Participants must call to register for a time slot at 417-448-3801.
Each May, awareness is brought forward regarding the warning signs of skin cancer. It is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting 1 in 5 Americans in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 new diagnosis are made each day. However, it is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early.
Some of the most common risk factors are:
– Skin that burns easily
– Blonde or red hair
– History of excessive sun exposure
– Tanning bed use
– Immune suppressing diseases or treatments
– History of skin cancer
Take precautions in protecting your skin by wearing protective clothing, seek shade when outside, wear sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher and avoid tanning bed usage. If you have moles or other skin spots, keep note of the following: changes in size, shape, and color of moles or other skin lesions; new moles or growths on the skin; and sores that don’t heal, itch, or bleed. Signs of melanoma can include changes in asymmetry, border, color, or size. If you notice changes, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 13
The Bourbon Co. Conservation District Marked its 80th anniversary this year!
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FS City Design Review Board Meets May 27
The Fort Scott City Design Review Advisory Board Meeting with Work Session to follow.
When: May 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: City Hall
Topic for discussion:
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 N. Main St. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.
Following the regular meeting, the board will convene a work session to continue reviewing and updating local design guidelines.
The meeting is open to the public, and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.
Submitted by Lisa Dillon
Help Build the Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site
Symbols of Sacrifice, Memorial Day Weekend
Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site invites you to join the park in placing the flags for the “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor Friday morning, May 23, 2025. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage individuals and groups to plan on arriving at 8:30 a.m. and help as long as you are available.
Saturday, May 24th at 11 am and 2 pm, join Dr. Michelle M. Martin for “Sisters in Sorrow: Kansas Women’s Sacrifices for Freedom”. From the founding of Kansas’ first military posts to the turbulent years of Bleeding Kansas, women played a crucial role in the enduring struggle for freedom and justice. As active participants in frontier life, they endured hardships, faced personal losses, and worked tirelessly to build strong families and resilient communities. This program explores the vital contributions of Kansas women during this formative period from 1843 to 1861, shedding light on how their experiences and efforts helped shape the future state of Kansas.
Symbols of Sacrifice continues the entire Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 23rd through Monday, May 26th. The Field of Honor will be open throughout normal park grounds hours, from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset all weekend. Fort Scott National Historic Site also encourages volunteers to help us retire the display on Tuesday, May 27th. This is an all-weather event.
The Field of Honor, with its approximately 8,500 flags, commemorates the ultimate sacrifice members of the United States Armed Forces have made to keep this country free. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, exhibit areas and the visitor center are currently open Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from half an hour before sunrise until half an 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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Credit Photo as: NPS Photo. The community creating the 8,500 flag Field of Honor.
Obituary of Susan Mashek
Susan Beth Mashek, age 61, a resident of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1963, in Nevada, the daughter of James John Mashek and Bernelda Joan Bolen Mashek. She graduated from Nevada High School.
She married Ron Bolin and together they had three children before they divorced. Susan had managed nursing homes in Nevada and had also worked at Great West and First Source in Ft. Scott as well as the DCF office.
Susan loved summertime and often grew tomatoes in her little garden; however, her main love was for her family. She dearly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Megan Bolin of Nevada, Missouri, Kristen Bolin of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Blake Bolin also of Nevada; five grandchildren, Trae, Tyce, Steven, KaMiya and Anthony. Also surviving is a brother, Kim Mashek (Nancy) of Richards, Missouri.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lee Mashek.
Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Burial will take place in the Richland Cemetery, Richards, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Susan Mashek Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, PO Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Laura Krebs
Laura Edith Krebs, age 85, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Pittsburg Care and Rehab Facility in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born July 4, 1939, in Walker, Missouri, the daughter of George Moore and Cora Anna Hollapeter Cooper. Laura married Edward E. Krebs on July 4, 1964, at Eve, Missouri.
Laura and Ed delivered the Ft. Scott Tribune, the Pittsburg Morning Sun and USA Today newspapers for over twenty years.
Laura had a love for flowers and spent much of her free time working in her flower garden. She was a member of the Ft. Scott Garden Club. She also enjoyed doing embroidery work. She also loved music. Many Friday evenings were spent attending the weekly concerts at the downtown pavilion. She was a member of the St. John’s Global Methodist Church and was thankful for the love and support of her church family.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Duane Krebs (Theresa) of Overland Park, Kansas, William Edward Krebs (Donna) and Glen James Krebs (Meay Chau) all of Ft. Scott and a daughter, Susan Diane Kent (David) of Negaunee, Michigan, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Flora May Spoor of Eve, Missouri and a close friend Marianne Avett, of Ft. Scott.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Krebs, on September 16, 2007, as well as her parents and a brother, Charles Moore.
Pastor Jim Brackett will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 19th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Global Methodist Church 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.
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition General Membership Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2025
- Welcome: Twenty-one members representing sixteen agencies attended the meeting held at the Scottview Apartments Conference Room.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Jenny Layes – HBCAT Community Health Worker- HBCAT offers small business mentorship, hosts KansasWorks, and provides a community health worker. Jenny is planning to organize a community health fair in the fall.
- Janelle Tate ECBG – The last round of testing is underway. The Jump Start program will be taking place this summer for children entering kindergarten in the fall.
- Kathy Romero – Angels Care Home Health – offers multiple programs in southeast Kansas.
- Lauren – Angels Care Home Health – A new program started this month, addiction management (drugs, alcohol, gambling). Can help manage symptoms, pain, etc., accept Medicare, some private plans, and Advantage plans.
- Michelle Stevenson – FS Early Childhood Program – works with parents and families to further the development of children. Michelle will be looking for more families in June. Send any referrals to her.
- Stephanie Breckinridge – Family Strong Social Worker – can provide about any support to keep kids safe and at home.
- Kathy Brennon – Area Agency on Aging- Meal site is still going at Buck Run. Harry Hines Hospice is hosting bingo each month. KS Legal Aid is hosting a legal clinic on May 16 by appointment at Buck Run. Meal home delivery has a waiting list, but on-site meals are available. AAA manages the Kansas senior farmers’ market program. This program will start later this year and will only receive about half the number of vouchers as last year.
- Dave Gillen – Beacon – Help clients with food twice a month. Help with other personal items. A limited number of taxi passes and gas vouchers are available. The Beacon is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Clients must live in Bourbon County, qualifications must match DCF. The Beacon served 367 families last month and met $10,407 worth of financial needs. Last year, they distributed over 100,000 pounds worth of food.
- Patty Simpson – Fort Scott Housing Authority – FSHA has 190 income-based apartments. All apartments are currently full, but they are always taking applications. Felonies don’t necessarily disqualify someone from being accepted.
- Jalaine Davis – Core Community – serves those in poverty, trying to help them get out of poverty. Core will be focusing on team building through the summer. New participants will start in September.
- Jennifer Gum-Fowler- Library Director- Story time for kids takes place on Tuesdays, and there is a senior program on Wednesdays. Jennifer is looking for connections to local agencies so she can help people in need who come to the Library.
- Ana Salas – Safe House Crisis Center – Their office is in Pittsburg, but they serve 7 counties in southeast Kansas, including Bourbon County.
- Theresa Amershack – Safe House Children’s Director – Provide supervised visits and monitor custody exchanges. Most referrals come from courts, but can come from other agencies. Serve a lot of Bourbon County residents.
- Janice Durbin- Head Start SEK CAP – Head Start offers home-based and center-based education services to students. They are always taking more applications.
- Shelby Lackey – Head Start Family Educator – accepting applications for home-based and center-based students.
- April Jackson – Thrive Allen County & SEK Recovery Housing and Resources – Working on the Drug Endangered Children alliance for SEK. Provide “Lamby Learns about Addiction” programming in-person events. The DEC program serves 9 counties.
- Dee Dee LeFever – Greenbush Community Liaison – Dee Dee works with the early learning services and Autism team, and is currently helping with Parents As Teachers. Bourbon County PAT has recently added an additional educator and is looking for more families.
- Cynthia Row – USD 234 Mental Health Liaison- Works with SEK Mental Health Center and USD 234 to provide services and resources to USD 234 students.
- Heather Shepherd CHCSEK/USD 234 Community Health Worker- works to connect students and families to resources.
- Jenny Simhiser – Path of Ease – Working on opening addiction recovery homes in Fort Scott. The women’s and children’s house is full. Jenny would like to open a men’s house and possibly another women’s house soon.
- Program: Heather Shepherd, Lead School Community Health Worker- CHC-SEK/USD 234
Heather is a school-based community health worker for USD 234, employed by CHCSEK. She serves students from preschool to high school. Heather’s main goal is to connect students and families to resources and solutions so that students can be successful in school. Services Heather provides include: assisting with truancy, removing barriers, assisting with food insecurity, transportation, bug infestations, and helping find resources for those without water and electricity. She can also help with clothing, parenting skills, budgeting, and family goals. Heather collaborates with mental health liaisons and school staff to foster hope and change. She works with the Chase Program for high school and middle school students. This program promotes positive self-talk, setting goals, and community involvement among other things. Heather collaborates with several agencies including SparkWheel, Family Resource Center, and DCF.
- Open Forum: Nothing further came before the membership.
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be June 4, 2025.
The Bo Co Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May12
Bo Co Commission Holds Special Meeting Today at Noon
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt, Chairman
1st District Commissioner
David Beerbower, Vice-Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Mika Milburn-Kee
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Special Meeting Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room 210 S National Ave.
May 12, 2025, 12:00 PM
I. Call Meeting to Order
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Executive Session Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual
nonelected personnel to protect their privacy – with possible action
III. Adjournment
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS – FORM OF MOTION
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their
privacy
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body of agency which would be
deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in
consultation with the representatives of the body or agency
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations,
partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of acquisition of real estate
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters
at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures
The subject to be discussed during executive session: ________________________________________
State persons to attend
Open session will resume at _____ A.M./P.M. in the commission chambers.
Open houses on proposed U.S. 69 corridor improvements in Crawford County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invites the public to review proposed improvements on the U.S. 69 corridor in Crawford County during a series of open houses in June.
The four in-person open houses and one virtual open house will share the same information. Project team members will be available to answer questions about the proposed improvements that were developed based on feedback from the previous three rounds of open houses and insights gained from data collected throughout the study area.
Participants are encouraged to drop by at any time during the in-person open houses, as formal presentations will not be held. The virtual open house will be recorded and will include a walk-through of the proposed improvements with a question-and-answer session.
Open house times and locations:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fellowship Hall
100 S. Cherokee St., Frontenac, KS 66763
Wednesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pittsburg High School
1978 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762
Wednesday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Homer Cole Community Center
3003 N. Joplin St., Pittsburg, KS 66762
Thursday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northeast High School
1003 E. South St., Arma, KS 66712
Thursday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Virtual open house time and link:
Friday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (sign-in starts at 10:30 a.m.)
LINK: https://shorturl.at/izNZr
Information presented at the open houses will also be available online by June 4, at: ksdot.gov/us69-highway-study.
Previous open houses to receive input on the study were held in May 2024, July 2024, and Feb 2025. Information presented at those open houses is on the website at ksdot.gov/us69-highway-study.
Anyone who requires language translation, special assistance or accommodation to attend the meeting should contact Alicea Thompson at [email protected] or call 785-817-0864 at least 5 days before the meeting date.