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What’s Happening in Fort Scott August 8 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 8th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

with The Artificers

Multiple dates & times available

Click HERE to sign up!

Early-Bird Pricing until 8/8.

Regular registration pricing until 9/5.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

8/1-15 ~ | Back to School Appreciation Party

by Sunshine Boutique

Deals & Mark Downs

3 Back to School/Work Basket Giveaways

Hidden Sales – Find the faux apples!

Bring your faculty or student ID for an

extra 15% off

8/8 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

special local talent/band

Bourbon County Revival

Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main

Downtown Fort Scott

8/9 ~ 10-12:30pm | Fort Scott

Stamp Club Meeting

FS Public Library – Lower Level Conf. Room

201 S. National Ave.

8/9 ~ 10:30am-3pm | Paint Your Pet with Anita

at The Artificers

$45/class

Two Classes:

10:30am – 12:30pm | 1-3pm

Click HERE to register!

8/9 ~ 11am-2pm | Back to School Bash/Backpack Giveaway by Fort Scott Rec Dept at Buck Run Community Center

735 S. Scott St.

Bring the whole family & enjoy free activities:

– Mini golf

– Laser tag

– Cookies & lemonade

– Face painting

– Inflatables

8/9 ~ 12pm | Back to School Giveaway by

United Missionary Baptist Church

16 North Ransom (Behind Sherwin-Williams)

8/9 ~ 8-12pm | Breakfast on the Bricks

by Pioneer Kiwanis

(During Farmers’ Market)

Gathering Square Pavilion

8/11 ~ 10-2pm | Bourbon Country

Flange Fitting Clinic

Bourbon County Health Dept.

524 S. Lowman St.

8/12-18 ~ | Teacher Appreciation Special at SkinnyDrip’s Revive Massage

Special 20% Discount for all teachers & staff!

710 W. 8th St. Fort Scott, KS

Call 620-687-6721 for details & to book appt.

8/12 ~ | USD 234 FSHS & FSMS Open Houses

FSHS: 6-7:30pm

FSMS: 5:30-7pm

(6th grade orientation at 5:30pm)

8/13 ~ | USD 234 PreSchool

& Grade School Open Houses

PreSchool: 5-6:30pm

Winfield Scott: 5-6:30pm

Eugene Ware: 5:30-7pm

8/13 ~ 10-11:30am | Junior Chef Lunchbox Workshop at The Kitchen C+C

Ages 7-12 | $30 Click HERE to sign-up!

8/13 ~ 4-7pm | Nevada Pizza Hut

Poppin’ Up in Fort Scott!

250 pizzas then SOLD OUT!

Large 1 topping pizzas

Cheese | Pepperoni | Pork | Beef

Click HERE to order special requests!

8/14 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee

hosted by Fort Scott Family Dental

2 N. Main St.

8/14 ~ 1:30-3pm | FSCC’s Senior-Versity

FSCC Tour + Q&A with New President

Click HERE for more details!

8/14 ~ 6-8pm | Paint & Sip a Funky Fish

at The Artificers

2hr workshop | $45/person

Click HERE to sign up!

8/14 ~ 6:30pm | Town Hall Meeting

Discussion of the 1/2 cent sales tax.

Empress Event Center | 7 N. Main St.

8/15 ~ | USD234 First Day of School

8/15-17 ~ Heartland Showcare Boer Goat Sale

@ BBCO Fairgrounds

8/15 ~ 6pm | Crooner’s & Liberty Theatre

10th Anniversary

$150/ticket – Ticket includes:

Appetizers, Dinner, Live Entertainment by Melissa Anderson & Les Lankhorst & access to Saturday the 16th Dueling Piano Concert.

Get your ticket HERE, call 620-224-9787 or in person during normal business hours

at Crooner’s

8/15 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main

Downtown Fort Scott

8/16 ~ 8am | Kansas Rocks Sunflower

Trail Ride Event

2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS

8/16 ~ 8:30am | FSCC Pickleball Fundraiser hosted by FSCC Volleyball Team

@ Sharky’s Pub & Grub

8/16 ~ 9am | Kiwanis 4-person Scramble Golf Tournament

(rescheduled from May 24th)

Woodland Hills Golf Course

8/16 ~ 1-4pm | Dance Masterclass by Kansas City Dancer & Performer

Manual “Lukky” Harvey

1-2pm | Beginner Class | $20

2-3:30pm | Intermediate/Advanced Class | $30

Both Classes: $45

Parents, snag a WATCH BAND for $10 & cheer your dancer from the floor!

@ River Room Event Center, 3 W. Oak St.

RSVP by clicking HERE or

Call/Text Leslie Godden at 620-644-8050

8/16 ~ 8pm | Liberty Theatre Anniversary

Concert & Fundraiser

Celebrating the 10th Anniv under the management of Jared Leek & Rob Shaw.

Live Music by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos

$20/ticket

Cash Bar Available

All proceeds go towards the FSCC Walking Trail Improvement Project.

8/16-17 ~ 9pm-7am | Battle at Bone Creek

presents The Fight at Fort Scott

Public Catfishing Tournament located at Lake Fort Scott

$100 per boat

Click HERE for more pricing, prizes, and rules!

For the Facebook Event Page click HERE!

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area

Chamber of Commerce

620-223-3566

information@fortscott.com

fortscott.com

In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights

Click here for our

Membership Directory.

We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?

Click here for info.

Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?

Seeking a job/career?

We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.

Many opportunities available!

Housing needs?

Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.

Click here for our rental listing.

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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 Board of Education Agenda For August 11

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

August 11, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY

1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President

2.0 Flag Salute

3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

4.1 Board Minutes

07-14-25

4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report

4.3 Check Register

4.4 Payroll – July 18, 2025 – $1,681,850.38

4.5 Activity Funds Accounts

4.6 USD 234 Gifts

4.7 Resolution 25-08 – Remove Bank Signers

4.8 Resolution 25-09 – Add Bank Signers

5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

5.1 Superintendent’s Report (Destry)

5.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Zach)

5.3 Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Terry)

5.4 Special Education Director’s Report

6.0 New Business

6.1 2025-26 High School Handbook (Action) Handbook Edits

6.2 Parent Expectation Policy (Action)

6.3 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Report with Needs Assessment (Info only)

6.4 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Presentation

6.5 Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart, and Bolton, CPA’s, P.A. (Action)

6.6 MOU for IT Services between USD 234 and City of Fort Scott (Action)

6.7 All-Weather Track Structural Spray Bids (Action)

6.8 Purchase of Transit Van (Action)

7.0 Public Forum

8.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________

8.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

8.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

8.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

9.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President

Government, Kansas

Today From The Kansas Supreme Court

August 8, 2025 Submitted Story 1 Comment

Today from the Kansas Supreme Court:

Appeal No. 125,999: Sarah E. Tharrett, as Successor Trustee of the Roxine Poznich Revocable Trust v. David T. Everett

Summary calendar. No oral argument.

The Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part the Court of Appeals judgment that dismissed Everett’s appeal due to acquiescence to the Bourbon County District Court judgment. The Court of Appeals held that Everett had acquiesced to the district court’s closure of the trust by accepting his distribution check. The Court of Appeals further held that it did not have jurisdiction to award Tharrett her attorney fees on appeal based on its reading of Kaelter v. Sokol, 301 Kan. 247, 340 P.3d 1210 (2015). On appeal, Everett argued that the district court judgment was void for lack of due process or that an exception to acquiescence doctrine applied. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Caleb Stegall, the Supreme Court held that when a trust beneficiary accepts the distribution awarded to them, they cannot then take an inconsistent position and challenge the amount distributed on appeal. Furthermore, due process violations do not necessarily void a judgment. Due process violations that completely undermine personal jurisdiction void a judgment, but that situation was not present here. No exception to acquiescence applied. Therefore, the Court of Appeals correctly dismissed the merits for lack of jurisdiction. However, the Supreme Court found there was a live controversy as to fees, so it awarded Tharrett $11,320 in attorney fees.

Appeal Nos. 126,718 and 126,719: In the Interests of K.W.D. and E.L.D., Minor Children

Appeal Nos. 126,718 and 126,719 archived oral argument

The Leavenworth County District Court terminated Father’s parental rights to two minor children who were adjudicated as children in need of care and remained in state custody for an extended period while Father was incarcerated. The Court of Appeals affirmed on grounds of Father’s unfitness due to incarceration. On review, a majority of the Supreme Court agreed the district court had not erred in terminating Father’s parental rights on this basis. In a decision written by Justice Melissa Standridge, the majority explained that in assessing the likelihood parental unfitness will change in the foreseeable future, the inquiry does not end merely because the underlying condition has a defined endpoint. Rather than simply determining whether the parent will be physically available, the majority held the critical question is whether the parent will be able to care properly for the child in a time frame consistent with the child’s best interests. In dissent, Justices Caleb Stegall and K.J. Wall would find that Father’s parental rights were improperly terminated based on his incarceration since Father had a designated release date and his condition of unfitness was likely to change in the foreseeable future.

This case was argued before the Supreme Court at its April 29, 2025, special session in the Logan Intergenerational Family Education Center in Logan.

Appeal No. 127,534: State of Kansas vs. Stanton Holt

Appeal No. 127,534 archived oral argument

The Supreme Court affirmed the Geary County District Court judgment that denied Holt’s motion for postconviction DNA testing pursuant to K.S.A. 21-2512. Holt was convicted of more than 60 offenses including two counts of first-degree murder following a string of 1993 burglaries. In 2020, Holt motioned for additional testing of blood-stained exhibits. He alleged that new DNA testing techniques could show that the biological material on the exhibits was solely his DNA. However, the district court denied Holt’s motion following an evidentiary hearing because the exhibits had been stored in such a manner that would materially undermine the scientific accuracy of any testing, specifically due to concerns with the chain of evidence, handling of, and the physical condition of the exhibits. In a decision written by Justice Caleb Stegall, a unanimous Court held that additional testing of corrupted exhibits would be inconclusive and any results from additional testing could not be exculpatory, as required by K.S.A. 21-2512(c).

Case No. 128,150: In the Matter of Paul F. Good

Case No. 128,150 archived oral argument

Good engaged in a series of actions from 2021 through 2023 in which his alcohol use played a role. These actions resulted in law enforcement intervention and several criminal convictions. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated. During the course of those proceedings, he sent a series of emails to the disciplinary administrator and other attorneys containing implicit threats of harm and asserting he was suffering from a terminal illness, which was not true. This conduct, in addition to other violations of disciplinary rules, led the Supreme Court to impose a sanction of indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Kansas.

Case No. 128,447: In the Matter of Thomas C. McDowell

Case No. 128,447 archived oral argument

The Supreme Court suspended McDowell indefinitely from the practice of law after finding multiple violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Court found that McDowell failed to file a will with the court and upon learning of his omission, proceeded to bully his client into submitting a false affidavit with the court to attempt tardy admission of the will even though that could expose the client to liability. He further engaged in a pattern of conduct to cover up his shortcomings for over four years. This resulted in the client losing approximately $155,000 he would have otherwise inherited from his parents. Furthermore, the client did not pursue a malpractice suit because McDowell did not have malpractice insurance. The Court held that it would consider reinstatement only after McDowell had made full restitution of $155,000 to the client.

Visit our Search Decisions page for published and unpublished decisions from the Kansas Supreme Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Kansas Judicial Branch

Office of Judicial Administration

301 SW 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1507

785-296-2256

kscourts.gov

Area News, Kansas

8 Tips to Protect Your Family, Community and Wallet

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Kansas Gas Service is encouraging safe digging on 811 Day

Ahead of 811 Day, recognized on Aug. 11, Kansas Gas Service encourages everyone planning any outdoor projects to consider how to dig safely before they begin.

Kansas law requires residents to call 811 or submit a request online at Kansas811.com before starting any digging project to help protect themselves, their property and their community. Kansas Gas Service highlights 8 safe digging tips, 1 important reminder and 1 essential number to call—not just on Aug. 11, but all year long.

8 Safe Digging Tips and Reasons to Call 811

Plan ahead. Gather all the details of your property and project and call 811 or submit a request online at least two business days ahead of when you plan to start digging.
Safety first. You may not think you need to contact 811 – but you probably do. For digging projects big or small, from installing a mailbox to building a deck or planting a tree, contact 811 to be safe.
Be a good neighbor. No one wants to lose service – especially in the August heat. Hitting a buried line in your yard could wipe out service for your entire neighborhood. Contact 811 and be patient until the utilities crews arrive to mark your project area with colored flags or paint.
Keep pets inside. They may want to say hello to utility crews marking lines outside, but it’s safest for everyone if they stay secure indoors.
Color match. Understand what the different colors of flags or paint in your yard mean. For example, natural gas lines are marked with yellow flags. Learn more here.
Leave flags alone. It’s best to leave the flags in place throughout your digging project to be sure you don’t accidentally hit any lines.
Dig carefully. Make sure to dig at least 24 inches away from the flags in order to avoid inadvertently hitting a line. This is called the “tolerance zone.”
Start with peace of mind. By contacting 811 and knowing where the lines are buried in your yard, you can rest assured that you’ve done what’s necessary to start your project on the right foot and keep everyone safe.

One Takeaway, One Number to Call

Safety is always the top priority. No matter the size of your project, failing to contact 811 can lead to serious injury if you hit a buried line, service disruptions and legal consequences for breaking the law. It can also cause delays or require repairs to your home project—unexpected costs that can add up quickly. Using the free 811 service helps keep you safe, your project on track and your wallet protected.

About Kansas Gas Service

Kansas Gas Service provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 648,000 customers in Kansas and is the largest natural gas distributor in the state in terms of customers. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas Gas Service is a division of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS), a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “OGS.” ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. For more information and the latest news about Kansas Gas Service, visit kansasgasservice.com and follow its social channels: @KansasGas, Facebook, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Opinion

A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity by Patty LaRoche

August 8, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Patty LaRoche. 2023.
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)

It’s a duck call to a mallard, a 75% off Instagram sale to a shopaholic, a box of Godiva chocolates to most of my friends. Irresistible. Enticing. A guaranteed, surefire, “once in a lifetime opportunity.” Never has a friend’s “O-I-A-L-O” investment given me anything but a migraine and a depleted bank account. The invitation to ride a donkey to the depths of the Grand Canyon on a path only inches wider than the beast’s belly doesn’t mean I saddle up. And how many sets of knives do I need as a result of the “special ends in one hour” ploy? Once-in-a-lifetime-opportunities have led to bankruptcy, divorce and even death (in which case, granted, the definition is literal).

Now, do I believe there are legitimate “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities? Absolutely. Every day God allows us to cross paths with people we will never see again who need to hear the gospel. Our family’s trip to the mission field in Africa taught me that doing without “things” gives me time to hang with God. Spending hours every day with my mother in the nursing home showed me how fragile life can be and how those who dined with her one meal can have funerals a few days later. There were chances to talk to them about Jesus.

Sometimes I did. But not always. After all, there’s always tomorrow…

Now, that’s foolishness. The Bible is chock full of decisions that had to be made on the spot, but Matthew 25 is a great analogy of the need for immediacy. Ten virgins have carried their lamps to meet the bridegroom. Only five took extra oil with them. When the bridegroom failed to show up, the ten fell asleep, waking only when he was a short distance away. The foolish virgins found their lamps dimming and asked for the wise to share. Let’s pick it up in verse nine.

“‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’ “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.”

The point cannot be dismissed.

If we dilly-dally, thinking we’ll make Jesus our Lord “someday,” we are fools. This day, this moment, might be our only chance to take Jesus up on his offer. As for guaranteed, surefire “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities, it doesn’t get much more legitimate than that.

Area News, Health Care

NRMC Welcomes New Family Practice with OB Physician

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Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. KayeLinda Heiner to our team of physicians. Dr. Heiner completed her Obstetrics fellowship in Memphis, TN. She is board certified in Family Medicine specializing in Obstetrics.

Dr. Heiner can provide care from newborn to adults, including:

Acute or Chronic Illness
Blood Pressure Management
Diabetes Management
Maternal Care
Newborn & Well Child Exams
Pregnancy Related Medical Issues
Routine & Well Women Exams
School & Sports Physicals

Dr. Heiner’s office is located within Nevada Medical Clinic, 900 S Adams. She is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 417-667-6015.

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About Nevada Regional Medical Center
NRMC is a 71-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital providing comprehensive health care services. Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties including ear, nose & throat, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, orthopedics, pain management, pediatrics, psychiatry and wound care services. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in cardiology, dermatology, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology and urology.

NRMC is centrally located between Kansas City and Joplin along the I-49 corridor.

Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Agenda Packet for August 12

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City of Uniontown Council Meeting at 7 p.m. on August 12 at City Hall.

attachments:

2025 Financials

-July 2026 Budget

AT by _____________________

ROLL CALL: ___ Jess Ervin ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Savannah Pritchett

___ Bradley Stewart

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

2026 Budget Hearing

At 8PM, regardless of where we are in the meeting, Motion by _____________, Second by __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to interview applicants of non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at ____________.

CITIZENS REQUESTS

FINANCIAL REPORT

Sally Johnson – Financial reports

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes of July 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, July 19, 2025 Special Meeting, July 19, 2025 Budget Worksession, and July 21, 2025 Special Meeting
July Treasurers Report, Profit & Loss by Class Report & August Accounts Payables

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan

Superintendent: Bobby Rich

Park Food Truck Outlets

Clerk Report:

Dog complaint on 8/7. Chased by dog while riding bicycle with her dog. Wants to know why “everyone” sees dogs running at large but does nothing about it. Would not give description of dog or location of “attack”.

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilwoman Pritchett –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

OLD BUSINESS

SEED Grant –

FEMA Flooding–Had a conference call with FEMA and KDEM on August 6. Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD on Project Rip Rap (DR4800) has been reviewed and signed

Sidewalk – Rogers & Sons started on August 5.

Park electric – Completed, smoothed, and seeded.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by _____________, Second by __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss applicants of non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at ____________.

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2^nd ___________________, Approved ___________

Attachments:

07212025 Special Meeting

07192025 Special Meeting

07192025 Budget Worksession

07082025 Regular Minutes

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports August 7

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Bourbon County, Business

Perry’s Pork Rind and Country Store Is Offering Peaches From California

August 6, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Sending on behalf of Chamber member

The wait is over!

We’re thrilled to bring you Freestone, high‑sugar, absolutely delicious peaches from Noland Orchard in Palisade, Colorado. These are premium #1 peaches – we never sell or buy #2’s or canners.

(Nothing wrong with those, but we choose only the very best for you!)

Pricing:

Full Case (approx 20 lbs) – $55

Half Case (approx 10lb) – $35

We accept cash, card, Venmo, PayPal, and EBT at our Bronson store.

Estimated Arrival: August 13–15

Pickup Locations:

Bronson:

Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store

Fort Scott:

Common Ground Coffee

*HUGE THANK YOU to Wayne & Stacy Racy, the new owners, for being willing to travel and transport these back to Ft. Scott for their community!

Buy Now – Any extras always Sell Out Fast!

Purchase online, stop by our Bronson store, or give us a call. Don’t miss your chance – many have been waiting all year for these!

Please note – we won’t be calling individually when peaches arrive, so follow our social media and watch your email for updates.

We can’t wait for you to taste these sweet, juicy peaches!

Click HERE to Order Now!

We Can’t Wait to See You!

Big news — we’re making a little change, and we’re excited about it!

August will be our last month offering delivery, but starting in September, we’re welcoming everyone to come visit us in Bronson for pick-up!

We’re so thankful for all your support, and now we get the chance to see your smiling faces in person! Whether you’re swinging by for a quick grab or staying to chat, we can’t wait to connect with you more!

So mark your calendars — your next visit to Bronson just got a little more exciting!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Holds Special Meeting On August 7

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting tomorrow on Thursday , August 7 at 10:00 am in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall approve personnel items.

Art, Bourbon County

Bourbon County Arts Council Presents Roxie & The Moon King on August 22

August 6, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Bourbon County Arts Council

Bourbon County

Arts Council

Presents

Roxie & The Moon King

Friday, August 22nd

8-10pm

Liberty Theatre Patio

113 S. Main Fort Scott, KS

Tickets

$15 BCAC Member

$20 Non-Member

Contact

Terri Floyd 620-224-7221

Deb Anderson 620-224-8650

Click HE RE to visit Bourbon County Arts Council’s

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit Roxie & The Moon King’s

Facebook Page

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

ArtEffect 2025 Certificate of Excellence Winners

August 6, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Presenting
2025 Certificate of Excellence Winners!

This newsletter spotlights 6 Certificate of Excellence awardees with projects honoring Unsung Heroes who made an impact on the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Jamila Shin (Grade 11) from Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro, New Jersey, depicted the story of Norman Borlaug in her artwork The Wheat Father of the Green Revolution. Borlaug developed high-yield, disease-resistant crops that helped combat world hunger and sparked the Green Revolution.
Emily Lu (Grade 9) from YunHuaFang Art Studio in Saratoga, California, depicted the story of Jacob Valentine II in her mixed-media artwork The Embodiment of Our Hope. Valentine was a dedicated advocate for environmental and animal conservation, working to protect fragile ecosystems and endangered species.
Kevin Chen (Grade 10) from Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington, created the digital artwork An Echo Through Time in honor of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi. Al-Khwarizmi, a 9th-century mathematician, laid the foundation for algebra and introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the Western world.
Anya Lee (Grade 8) from The Harker School in San Jose, California, chose Jerrie Cobb as the inspiration for her mixed-media artwork A Beacon of Possibility. Cobb was a pioneering aviator who fought for the inclusion of women in the U.S. space program.
Eileen Wang (Grade 10) from the Overlake School in Redmond, Washington, painted a portrait of Gene Shoemaker titled Among the Stars. Shoemaker was a geologist and one of the founders of planetary science, whose work helped shape NASA’s approach to space exploration.
Katherine Holtman (Grade 12) from Kimball High School in Tracy, California, chose Hedy Lamarr as the subject for her mixed-media artwork Beauty and Brilliance. Lamarr, known as a Hollywood actress, was also an inventor who co-developed a frequency-hopping technology that paved the way for modern wireless communication.

ARTEFFECT Ambassadors
Visual Arts Online Fellowship 2024-2025
Call for Applications Now Open!

Now in its third year, ARTEFFECT Ambassadors is an online fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6-12 to foster the visual arts. Ambassadors learn alongside other high-level practitioners through visual arts-focused, project-based lessons centered on the inspiring and diverse stories of Unsung Heroes from history. During the school year, Ambassadors participate in a series of online modules and complete an innovative capstone project that engages their classrooms and communities.

Review the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Info Sheet that provides details on the program overview and timeline, participation requirements, eligibility, and application process.

Apply by Monday, September 15, 2025.

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Ambassadors Info Session Webinar
August 20, 4:00-5:00PM PT

Join the Ambassadors Info Session on Wednesday, August 20 at 4:00-5:00 PM Pacific Time to learn more about the Ambassadors visual arts online fellowship. Bring your questions. Registration required.

Ambassadors in Action!

Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Keri Reynolds, Art Educator at Kerr High School and Alief ISD in Houston, TX.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. As the yearlong program comes to its end, Keri shared about her capstone project. Here is an excerpt from her narrative:

“My completed capstone project, ‘Unsung Heroes Across the Community’, supported students across multiple art courses to explore local artists, research the LMC Unsung Heroes, create finished works of art, and share their research and artwork with the greater community through a culminating collaborative three-month public art exhibit at the local neighborhood center which will conclude at the end of August.“

Thank you to Keri and the students at Kerr High School for your creativity and inspiring ARTEFFECT projects!

Read more about Keri’s capstone project

Congratulations to Keri and her student, Faith Nguyen (Grade 11) for being selected as a finalist in the 2025 Competition! Faith’s project, Behind the Scenes, a colored pencil and graphite on paper drawing, focuses on Unsung Hero Noor Inayat-Khan.