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Alysia Johnston: Under Fire For Alleged Role in Fort Scott Community College’s Financial Crisis.
https://pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/alysia-johnston-fort-scott-regents-2
The above link is an article published by State Affairs/Hawver’s Capitol Report and written by Matt Resnick, a former Fort Scott Tribune reporter. https://stateaffairs.
It is a story on former Fort Scott Community College President Alysia Johnston who retired in April 2023 as FSCC President.
Alysia Johnston Retires as FSCC’s President
Johnston was appointed by Governor Kelly to the Kansas Board of Regents in June 2023.
https://www.kansasregents.org/about/meet_the_board/alysia-johnston
Be on the Look-out for Garden Pests
Now that the gardens are planted and things are growing, gardeners should be on the look-out for insect pests.
If you are having difficulty with insect, the first thing you need to do is determine exactly what insect pest you are dealing with. To figure this out, start by looking at the type of damage being caused to the plant.
Most pests that feed on vegetable plants have either chewing or sucking mouthparts which each produce different types of feeding damage. For example, insect pests with chewing mouthparts feed on leaves, stems, flowers, fruits and roots. They physically remove plant tissue while feeding. This type of pest will often leave physical evidence of their feeding as well – such as the tomato horn worm.
Insect pests with sucking mouthparts feed on plant juices causing stunting, wilting, leaf distortion and leaf yellowing. An example of this is aphids. They also leave behind physical evidence in the form of honeydew – a clear, sticky substance on plant surfaces.
Scouting plants for insects is an important part of gardening and should be done often. I know many gardeners browse through their plants every day and that is great! It is important to find insect pests as soon as possible. Inspect the top of the leaves as well as the underside of the leaves. The underside is where most insect pests will be found.
Once pests are found, again it is very important to get them correctly identified. Caterpillars, beetles and bugs can be removed from plants quickly and easily by handpicking and then placing them into a container of soapy water. Aphids and mites can actually be dislodged off of plants with a forceful spray of water.
Pesticides can also be used and those labeled for vegetable gardens work in one of two ways – they either kill insects on contact or act as stomach poisons. But again, you need to know what insect you are targeting before application of chemical control. Many times, at the first sight of a pest, gardeners get excited and search the cabinet for some type of product to use. This is not the best approach to take! Beneficial insects can be killed using this tactic.
Speaking of beneficial insects, they actually prey on other insects and mites. Examples include parasitic wasps, ladybird beetles and green lacewings. Beneficial insects can even be encouraged to remain in a garden area by planting specific plants to attract them. The plants need to be placed in or around the perimeter of the garden. Examples of plants include dill, fennel, coneflower, yarrow and garlic chives.
If gardeners do not want to used pesticides, there are other practices to keep insect pressure down in the garden. Healthy plants are less likely to be attacked by insects. Plants that receive too much or too little water are more susceptible to insect pests. The same is true for fertilizer use – too much or too little will cause problems. Keep weeds down too as weedy areas are just a good place for aphids, mites and leafhoppers to congregate.
As you scout for insects in the garden, if you come across one that you cannot identify, the Extension office can help! Insects can be brought into one of our four office locations or pictures can be e-mailed. Remember, it is very important to know what pest you are targeting before pesticides are used.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Horticulture agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Starlite FCE Minutes June 2024
Starlite FCE held its June meeting at the Presbyterian Village Community Room. Twelve members and five guests were in attendance. President Glenda Miller opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and led the group in the Club Collect. The members reported that they had volunteered thirty hours and had recycled one hundred and ninety pounds.
Donna Strickland shared with the club the replicas of the flags that have flown over the United States which she had made. Glenda Miller presented the history of each flag while Taylor Bailey displayed them.
Glenda also recognized Birthdays for June and July, which were Joyce Allen, Doris Ericson, Betty Johnson Bernita Hill and Jackie Warren. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Doris Ericson presented the Treasurer’s report, Deb Lust moved we accept the Treasurer’s report, Claudia Wheeler seconded, motion carried. Glenda reminded the Club that the State Meeting will be October 7-9 in Chanute this year.
Karen Peery passed out Operation Christmas Child boxes and Glenda handed out a list of items that can be placed in the boxes. We will be collecting the boxes at our October meeting.
Glenda also announced that she had placed a Tri-fold display at Hedge Hog Inc. about Flags, which is on display in their History Room. Plans for the Clubs entries in the Hay Bale and Scarecrow contest were discussed as well as sign-up sheets to help at the fair were passed around.
Joyce Allen moved the meeting be adjourned, Doris Ericson seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.
Glenda Miller presented the lesson on Citizenship after the meeting. She reminded us that one set of rules apply to all and that we the people make the rules through our elected officials. A good citizen takes action and votes. We must be informed to make a discission. She also informed us on proper flag etiquette then Myra Jowers and Deb Lust preformed the Flag folding ceremony
Refreshments of Red White and Blue Pie, Fruit Pizza, nuts, chocolates and water were provided by Letha Johnson and LeAnna Taylor and enjoyed by all.
Prepared by
Terri Williams
Bourbon County Commission Work Session Is July 8
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The budget work session scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 has been rescheduled to Monday, July 8, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Agenda For the Bourbon County Commission on July 1
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
July 1, 2024 5:30 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 6/24/2024
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $291,826.40
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $553,347.94
- Public Comments
- Department Updates
- Public Works
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Executive Session Justifications:
KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the
attorney-client relationship.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the
representative(s) of the body or agency.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting
would jeopardize such security measures.
Southeast Kansas Library Newsletter June 2024
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 28
FS City Commission Agenda for July 2
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
July 2, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
Tim VanHoecke, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer
III. Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Approval of Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1363-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates June 12, 2024 – June 25, 2024 – $1,907,395.59
- Approval of Minutes for June 18, 2024
- Request to Pay – Hofer, Hofer & Associates, Inc. – Application No. 4 – Gunn Park Restroom & Shower House – $2,250.00
- Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Invoice #17366 – Project No. 22-656 PS – (6) Additional Lake Lots – Lake Fort Scott Boundary Survey – $5,760.00
VII. Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VIII. Appearances – Must be scheduled with the City Clerk at least (1) week prior to the meeting
you wish to address the Commission. You will be scheduled on the agenda to speak on your topic.
- Travis Sawyer – Temporary Street Closure – Heylman between 6th and 7th – July 4, 2024 – 3:30PM – 11:00PM
- Jason Marbury – RHID
- Old Business
- Consideration of Resolution No. 12-2024 –RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE – KNOWN AS [110 W. OAK], FORT SCOTT, KS 66701 – Tabled from April 2, 2024 – Owner to return with requested information for the Commission – Removed from April 16, 2024, Agenda – May 7, 2024 – Owner appeared and motion approved to extend time to July 2, 2024, with conditions. – L. Kruger
- New Business
Action Items:
- Consideration of Change Order Request for Electrical Requirements – Grit Removal System at WWTP – Estimate #1019 by KTK Electric LLC – $17,681.30 – S. Flater
- Lake Lot Discussion Continued – Requested by D. Olson
- Dispatch Discussion – B. Matkin
- Consideration of Approval of License to Sell Retail Cereal Malt Beverages For Consumption on the Premises (New License) – OUTPOST 13 WEST – 13 W. Oak, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, KS 66701.
- Revenue Neutral Worksheet – Oliphant
- Reports and Comments
- City Manager Comments
- Engineering Comments
- Commissioners Comments
- City Attorney Comments
XII. Executive Session
XIII. Adjourn
The “Be” Word by Patty LaRoche
When people say that they are working hard to become more like Jesus, I wonder how that plays out. How many sacrifices of their time, money and talents are necessary to meet that goal, and what is their attitude as they strive to get there? It took me years to realize that I cannot “do” enough to be Christ-like. What I can do is “Behold” Jesus by “Being” with him, and then God will help me surrender and “Become” like him. Personally, I’m thrilled that this is God’s job and not mine. It would be yet another thing at which I fail miserably.
I recently heard a pastor say that surrender cannot happen without transformation, but don’t I need to surrender so that God helps me be transformed? I cannot undo my addictions or my propensity to anger or my selfishness or my desire to not forgive until I surrender my right to do as I please…which means I would be transformed, right? As long as I crave control, I have no chance of becoming like Jesus because that craving is rooted in my pride and my desire to be in charge instead of allowing God to run my show.
The story in the Bible about the Tower of Babel is applicable today. “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves…” Get that? Not for “God” but for “ourselves.” How many of us seek self-importance instead of allowing God to be the important One in our lives? We strive to acquire more. More power. More money. More respect. More happiness.
More. More. More. Meanwhile, there is only striving and no surrender, no transformation.
In Philippians 3:8-14 (MSG), Paul explains how he surrendered. Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant—dog dung. I’ve dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ and be embraced by him…I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself… I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back. Paul was saying that everything fails but Jesus. He’s right. Everything we strive to accomplish or possess on earth will fade away. Jesus won’t. He can’t.
Sometimes, when I’m looking for stories of transformation, I Google “People whose lives were radically changed by Jesus.” Even shock-rocker Alice Cooper speaks about the difference Jesus made in his life. The list is endless, but the results are all the same: Being with Jesus transforms lives.
How do I know if I’ve surrendered? If I’ve been transformed? I will have unspeakable joy and peace and know that life is not about me. Rather, it’s about the One who created me, the One Who wants me to Be with Jesus so that He will make me Become like him.
In truth, my job is the easy one.
City of Fort Scott’s East National Avenue Project: KDOT Awarded
Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to
Cost Share Program Projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024.
“These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans call home.”
Governor Kelly lauded the 104th Street sidewalk expansion in the City of Edwardsville as a prime example of how a Cost Share project can benefit a community. Enhancements to the city’s pedestrian facilities will fill the largest gap in pedestrian access between K-32 and the elementary school and encourage safe non-motorized access to school and recreational activities.
With today’s announcement, more than $260 million has been invested to support the 179 projects selected in the Cost Share Program since it began in the fall of 2019. Combining more than $146 million in state funding with more than $115 million in matching local funds has been a substantial boost to Kansas communities.
“Kansans understand the value of partnerships,” Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said. “The Cost Share Program provides the opportunity for partnership between KDOT and communities to solve local transportation issues through shared investment. Addressing these infrastructure projects enables solutions that will help these communities and residents keep moving forward for generations.”
Both rural and urban areas can submit transportation projects that improve safety, support job retention and growth, relieve congestion, and improve access and mobility. The program is part of the Kelly administration’s 10-year, bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, or IKE.
Click here to view a map of the 14 Cost Share Program projects announced today. These projects are also listed below:
- City of Baxter Springs – Bagcraft Boulevard improvements.
- City of Edwardsville – 104th Street sidewalk expansion.
- City of Fort Scott – East National Avenue project.
- City of Hesston – East-west community connection.
- City of Hoisington – Green and Vine Street resurfacing and pedestrian improvements.
- City of Inman – Street improvements for Nikkel Addition.
- City of Norton – Oliver Lane and Franklin Avenue paving project.
- City of Sabetha – Kansas Road and 14th Street surfacing.
- City of St. John – St. John Street improvements.
- City of Wamego – Kaw Valley Road improvements.
- Cloud County – Noble Road pavement preservation project.
- Lane County – Airport runway and county road improvements.
- Seward County – Meade Lake Road HMA overlay.
- Wallace County – Smoky Hill River low water crossings project.
More information about KDOT’s Cost Share Program is on KDOT’s website at https://www.ksdot.org/
Brickstreet BBQ Hosts Americas Best Restaurants TV Program on July 1: Join The Fun
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