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Volunteer/Donate to State Debate Tourney Jan. 17-18
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Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around Dec. 12
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around will be held this Thursday evening, December 12th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Retailers in the downtown historic district and other locations throughout town will be decked for the holidays with great gift ideas and will offer refreshments for a fun evening of shopping for gifts and holiday décor.
Store locations will have hidden mistletoe that can be found and returned to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for $10 in Chamber Bucks, and shoppers will also be able to enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks as well.
Participating stores include: Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies, Courtland Hotel and Spa, Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center, Hedgehog.INK, Iron Star Antiques and Such, J&W Sports Shop, Lowell Milken Center For Unsung Heroes, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Papa Don’s Pizza, The Lavender Patch, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Front Door Christmas Store & also DelBrenna Jewelry will be open in Crooner’s Lounge/Liberty Theatre, Sunshine Boutique, Nancy’s Gift Corner (inside Heidrick’s True Value), Treasure Hunt Flea Market and Hole in the Wall Liquor will be having Whiskey tastings.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on this event at (620)223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
FSHS Debate Offers Gift Wrapping Service Dec. 15
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Dec. 10
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Dec. 9
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Santa Claus is Coming to Uniontown Dec. 15
Santa Claus will be at the Uniontown Community Center from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
The Uniontown FFA will have a drawing for a free ham or turkey.
The event is sponsored by the City of Uniontown and Uniontown FFA.
Obituary of James “Archie” Edwards
James A. “Archie” Edwards, Sr., age 73, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at his home. He was born April 10, 1946, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Charles Edwards and Mary Watson Edwards.
Archie married Carol Hall on February 18, 1971, at Girard, Kansas. Archie had been employed by Ft. Scott Sanitation for many years. In addition, he also delivered newspapers for the Ft. Scott Tribune. In earlier years, Archie enjoyed pulling ponies and attending stock car races. He also liked watching the Andy Griffith Show and Judge Judy with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; his children, Sharla Hall, of Nevada, James A. Edwards, Jr. and Jesse Edwards and wife, April, all of Ft. Scott. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jessica Parker, Whitney Allen, Russlyn Edwards and Trent Edwards and eleven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Bill Edwards and wife, Virginia, of Pittsburg, Kansas and Clarence Edwards, of Mulberry, Kansas and a sister, Rosezina Hemmburg, also of Pittsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 13th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Archie Edwards 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.
Cattle, Coffee and Conversation Dec. 12
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Dec. 10
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: December 10, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45 – Jim Harris
10:00-10:15 – Vivian Moore/Enid Large – 35% increase in taxes
11:00-11:45 – Justin Meeks
Chamber Coffee at FSCC Dec. 12
December 12th Chamber Coffee
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the weekly Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Fort Scott Community College on Thursday, December 12th at 8 a.m., 2108 S. Horton St. The event will be held in the newly expanded Agriculture Building, just north of Arnold Arena.
Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the business or organization hosting the Coffee. 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.
New Website to Assist Kansans Coping with Ag-Related Stress
KansasAgStress.org offers resources and support for Kansas agriculture community
| MANHATTAN, Kan. — Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars and other setbacks. These stressful situations have led to heightened focus on mental health issues in the agricultural community. In response, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with several Kansas ag partners, have unveiled a new website to provide resources and support to those dealing with ag-related stress. The website can be found at KansasAgStress.org.
“The increase in suicide rates among farmers and ranchers is alarming,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We must do everything in our power to curb this trend. The website provides additional resources and support to individuals and their loved ones. We must provide our farmers and ranchers alternatives to suicide. We must be there for them.”
The new website addresses the challenges that Kansas farmers, ranchers and their families face in today’s ag industry. Recent natural disasters, depressed commodity prices and other issues weigh heavily on farm families and can take a toll that leads to mental and emotional distress, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and even suicide. Visitors to the website will be able to find local and national resources for those issues, as well as support in areas ranging from stress management to financial and legal challenges.
“This website is intended to be a collaborative effort to support the emotional and financial health challenges for Kansans, especially those involved in agriculture,” Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam said. “Many people were involved in the development of the website. Our hope is that it will be a positive resource for people struggling during difficult times.”
KansasAgStress.org features resources and support for every member of the family, from teens to aging adults. Unique resources are also available to assist our farmer veterans, who face the issues that come with farming, along with the possible challenges of being a military veteran.
“The purpose of this website is to help care for and assist Kansas farmers and ranchers in their well-being,” Beam said. “As more tools are developed and come available, this website will be updated and serve as a hub of current information and resources.”
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the State of Kansas is committed to serving Kansas farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and the customers they serve. Together with our partners, we have made it a priority to provide support and assistance to Kansans battling ag-related stress and mental health struggles.
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