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Obituary of Drucilla Schubert

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Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas. Left this earth to join her Lord and Savior on Thursday April 18th, 2024.

Drucilla, known by many as Dru was born July 31st, 1938, in Worland, Missouri. The Daughter of Waneta Marie Miles (Mikesell) and Walter W. Miles. From a very young age Dru showed her strength and perseverance by working in many jobs as a teenager, from Georges Restaurant to running her very own little restaurant. It was working in a restaurant where Dru met the love of her life and after several months of courtship married Ira A. “Tobe” Schubert on September 22nd, 1962, in Miami, Oklahoma. During their life together Dru suffered the loss of 7 children born in heaven. And in December 1970 they welcomed their only Son, Frankie Ray Schubert.

 

For several years Dru worked at Whiteside’s I.G.A. East and In May of 1989 Drucilla graduated from Allen County Community College Adult Education program with her GED. Drucilla’s love and compassion for others was shown in her many years as Activities Director for Medicalodges of Fort Scott and Fort Scott Manor nursing homes where she brightened the days of each resident and formed many lifelong friendships. Anyone who knows Dru knows that her granddaughters were her world, so after retiring from Fort Scott Manor in 2003, Dru devoted her time to being a full-time Grandma to her granddaughters Hannah and Tobyn. In later years Dru worked as a People Greeter at Walmart where she always had a smile and never knew a stranger!

On July 17th, 2002, her beloved Tobe went to be with our Lord in heaven and prepared her a heavenly home and awaited her arrival through the pearly gates.

 

Drucilla is survived by her son Frankie Schubert and his wife Melissa of Fort Scott; granddaughters Hannah Schubert, Fort Scott and Tobyn Schubert, Pittsburg, KS; brother Wes Miles and wife Kathy, Fort Scott, KS; sister-in-law Lucy Talbot and Husband Don, Claremore, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her trusty companion Hank the hound dog Schubert who stayed by her side until her very last moments.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ira A. “Tobe” Schubert; her mother Waneta Miles; her father Walter Miles; mother-in-law Stella Metcalf; fathers-in-Law, Frank Andrew Schubert, and Homer Metcalf; and a brother Leslie Eugene Miles.

 

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Wednesday, April 24th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

.Memorials are suggested to the Drucilla Schubert Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

 

Bourbon County, Government

Bo Co Commission Agenda For April 22

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Attachments:

March Financials(1)

Accounts Payable 4-19-2024

Payroll 4-19-2024

Bourbon County, Kansas

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

 

April 22, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 4/15/2024 and 4/19/2024
    2. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $263,782.98
    3. Approval of Payroll Totaling $294,618.53
    4. Approval of March Financials
  1. Public Comments
  2. Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
    1. Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(2)
    2. KDHE Public Notice
    3. KDOT District Meeting
    4. KCAMP Documents
  3. Susan Walker-Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(1)
  • 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.

 

Obituary

Death Notice of Drucilla Schubert

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Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Thursday, April 18, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Wednesday, April 24th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Drucilla Schubert Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Government, Jobs

Uniontown City Council Special Meeting Minutes of April 17

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The Special Council Meeting on April 17, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:51PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, and Mary Pemberton.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Stacy Moore, William “Shawn” Vincent, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0 to enter in to executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to interview applicants for non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 7:25PM

 

Stacy Moore in at 6:00PM, out at 6:21 PM.

 

William Vincent in at 6:27PM, out at 7:01PM

 

Third interviewee thought interviews were the 18th.  This applicant was not interviewed.

 

Vincent called back in at 7:17PM, out at 7:24PM.  Open meeting resumed at 7:25PM.

 

Motion by Pemberton, Second by Ervin, Approved 3-0 to hire William “Shawn” Vincent for City Clerk positon, a full-time position eligible for all full-time benefits at a starting wage of $17.50/hour and to start on April 29, 2024

 

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 3-0, to adjourn at 7:27PM

Opinion

Gift or Graft? by Patty LaRoche

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

This wasn’t like Dave.  History had proven that.  My husband was more like a weed-eater or vacuum kind of guy.  Not a jewelry gifter.  But clearly, the evidence was proving otherwise.

The notice came in my Email that Dave had made a purchase at FDJ Claddagh Jewelry C. Jewelry for $134.98 and charged it on our credit card.  May I repeat…Soooo not like him, not to mention, if he purchased some gems, he would go to Bartelsmeyer’s in Fort Scott.  Still, I, unlike almost all of my friends, am not a jewelry kind of person. Dave knows that.

There was, however, a possibility that FDJ Claddagh Jewelry C. Jewelry was going out of business and everything was 99% off which certainly would peak my husband’s attention and probably persuade him to surprise me with some earrings or a bracelet or a jewel-laced bobby pin.  Yes, a possibility. But why would Dave put this charge on our shared credit card, the one that alerted me of every purchase?  He would ruin the surprise. A “senior moment,” perhaps?

All day long, I was confounded. What if this, instead of being a very generous, upcoming anniversary gift from my husband, was credit card fraud?  If I asked Dave, insinuating that it was, I would be admitting that I didn’t expect him to purchase a piece of jewelry. What a way to destroy his attempt to do something special! How could I be so heartless?  (Had jewelry stores sold battery chargers or leaf blowers, I wouldn’t have given it another thought.)

But what if Dave hadn’t made this purchase?  What if I let this go and the criminal who abused our card did it again and that person didn’t pay attention to the credit card alert and ended up going bankrupt and had to live under a bridge for the rest of his/her life?

I spoke to my girlfriend about it.  She said I definitely could NOT ask Dave.  Period.

I listened intently to all of her reasons and then…

I asked him.

He had made no such purchase.  Immediately, he called our credit card company to report the fraud.  His card was deactivated and a new card will be sent.

What I don’t understand is this:  how are people able to get away with this?  On the back of our cards, Dave and I have written “See ID.”  Why don’t the register attendants look at the signature?  Why are they so trusting?

I am grateful for the alert my credit card sent me. My girlfriend’s 83-year-old mother gave away most of her life savings (over $100,000) in increments of $10,000 when she was threatened by someone impersonating the I.R.S.  She will never get that money back.  She had no credit card company to alert her to the fraud.

God has used this situation to get my attention. It’s easy for me to fault a sales clerk for not being alert, but am I not equally as guilty, and with a much more serious issue at stake? 1 Peter 5:8: Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. When we are not on our toes, when we stop looking to God’s Word for advice, we will find ourselves in danger much more deadly than a fraudulent jewelry charge.  Colossians 4:2 reminds us where we need to stay alert: Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.

My friends and I were talking about how we need to improve our prayer life.  Many times, our praise, requests and thanks are lacking in a heart-knowledge of the recipient of our words.  One friend shared that at a dinner party, a guest asked if he could say grace.  The hostess was thrilled he had volunteered.  With heads bowed, he said this: “Grace.”  And then he laughed.  I wonder if God did.

 

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Agenda for April 22

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To view the entire packet: 4.22.24 Consent Agenda

Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, April 22, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. 2022-23 Audit Report, 4
D. Review of Programs – Student Life, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on March 18, 2024,
and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 12, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Bills and Claims, 10
D. Ratification of Contracts, 48
1. Education Affiliation Agreement with Heartland Behavioral Health Services, 48
2. Memorandum of Understanding with Kansas Section American Water Works Association, 59
E. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
F. Approval of Gordon Parks Museum Board Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 60
A. Representative for Negotiations with FSCAPE, 60
ACTION ITEMS, 61
A. Resolution 2024 – 11: Consideration of Purchasing Policy, 61
B. Resolution 2024 – 12: Consideration of Travel Expenses Policy, 63
C. Resolution 2024 – 13: Consideration of College Vehicle Use Policy, 64
D. Resolution 2024 – 14: Consideration of Guidelines for Use of FSCC Facilities Policy, 66
E. Resolution 2024 – 15: Consideration of CDL Bids, 71
F. Resolution 2024 – 16: Consideration of Great Western Dining Contract, 72
G. Resolution 2024 – 17: Consideration of Vice President Contracts, 78
REPORTS, 79
A. Higher Learning Commission1
B. Foundation
C. Administration
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 86
ADJOURNMENT, 87
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 11, 2024 Graduation
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Jason Kegler, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. 2022-23 AUDIT REPORT
D. REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – STUDENT LIFE4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on March 18, 2024 and Special Board Meeting conducted on April 12, 2024.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the reconciled Treasurer’s Report through 11/30/23 and Bills and Claims Report.
D. RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
Attached are contracts for amounts less than the threshold required for Board approval.
E. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Michael Page, Custodian (part time), effective April 11, 2024
b) Hannah Dunn, Director of Business Operations, effective April 16, 2024
2) Separations
a) William Pitts, General Maintenance Technician, effective March 29, 2024
b) Brenda Pettit, Facilities and Operations Secretary, effective April 5, 2024
c) Sandy Tirri, Accounting Clerk, effective April 5, 2024
d) Blanca Campos, Iowa MEP, effective April 18, 2024
e) Lindsey Torrens, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective April 29, 2024
f) Marlene Braker, Accounting Clerk, effective May 3, 2024
g) Sara Holder, Nursing Instructor, effective May 28, 2024
h) Gina Shelton, Director of Business Operations, effective June 14, 2024
i) Marcus Page, Director of Admissions, effective July 31, 2024
F. APPROVAL OF GORDON PARKS MUSEUM BOARD PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Kim Young, effective April 3, 2024
2) Separations
a) Angel Wilson, effective April 3, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Minutes of March 18

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
March 18, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff, community members
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm in the meeting rooms of the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – AGRICULTURE: Agriculture instructor and meats judging team coach Sara Sutton presented a review of FSCC’s Agriculture Program. She highlighted funding structure, including receipt of Perkins funding. Agriculture Instructor and livestock judging coach Conner Vernon discussed course offerings and degrees and certificates available in the department. Rodeo coaches Chad Cross and Cali Griffin highlighted opportunities available through the rodeo program. Agriculture Advisory Board members Katie Casper and Scott Sutton also spoke in support of the agriculture programs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to add Item J for Consideration of the April Board Meeting Date.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. First Reading of Policies – As part of a plan to consistently work towards updating Board Policy, the following policy revisions were reviewed for feedback. They will be presented for final approval at the next board meeting.
a. Purchasing Policy – Note the change of Vice President to CFO title in the new structure in the
policy revision.
b. Travel Expenses Policy
c. College Vehicle Use
d. Guidelines for Use of FSCC Facilities – Need to clarify the fee for usage is for an event. Great Western Dining has first right of refusal for all catering on campus. Language will be adjusted to
reflect the changes as required to be compliant with state law. Page 43 references Ag facilities for profit and non profit rental amounts.
B. Honorary Degree Recipient – Dr. Kegler will share honorary degree policy with the Board.
C. Graduation Attendance – Graduation is May 11 at 9 am and 12 pm with a reception in the middle.
Outstanding Alumni is being decided this week, and there will be an outstanding sophomore. Board members are to let Juley know if they are attending the ceremonies by the end of March.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 2: A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to terminate the current lease with Sycamore Grove Apartments upon completion of the current agreement
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B. Resolution 2024 – 3: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy.
C. Resolution 2024 – 4: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Rules of Order policy.
D. Resolution 2024 – 5: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Employee Tuition Scholarship policy.
E. Resolution 2024 – 6: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Campus Closings Due to Weather policy.
F. Resolution 2024 – 7: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the tuition and fees for the 2024-25 academic year as presented in the updated list.
G. Resolution 2024 – 8: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the FSCC President and College Counsel to meet with IDEA for the purpose of amending the agreement from March 20, 2023, with the understanding that the proposal is brought back to the BOT
before anything is finalized. The Board requested details of information from the meeting before final decisions are made.
H. Resolution 2024 – 9: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by McKinnis, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Culinary Arts Memorandum of Understanding between FSCC and Southeast Kansas Education Service Center as presented.
I. Resolution 2024 – 10: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the amended lease agreement between FSCC and the City of Frontenac.
J. Resolution 2024 – 11: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to change the April Board meeting date to Monday, April 22, 2024 due to a conflict with the HLC Conference.
REPORTS:
• HLC – None.
• GORDON PARKS MUSEUM – The Board reviewed a report provided by the Gordon Parks Museum.
• FOUNDATION – Foundation will be meeting this Wednesday.
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, Student Services, and President.
Holt commended the work on the financials and encouraged continued progress.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 20 minutes beginning at 8:20 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-elected personnel with no action expected to follow.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to return to
open session.7

EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for 15 minutes beginning at 8:43 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personnel information of non-elected personnel with no action
expected to follow. The Board invited Dr. Kegler to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 8:16 pm by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open session.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 8:16 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.

Bourbon County, Government

Bo Co Commission Special Meeting Agenda for April 19

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Bourbon County, Kansas

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

 

April 19, 2024 10:00 a.m.

 

 

A special meeting of the Board of Bourbon County Commissioners has been called for Friday,         April 19, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. A One-Hour Executive Session-KSA 75-4319(b)(1) and KSA 75-4319 (b)(2)

The meeting will resume normal session at the courthouse then reconvene at the medical facility building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. and then reconvene back at the courthouse.

  • 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.

Fort Scott, Schools

Trinity Lutheran’s Precious Lambs Preschool Is Enrolling for Next Year

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Precious Lambs Preschool is now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year.

A mission of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the preschool has provided early childhood education at 2824 S. Horton in Fort Scott, KS since the fall of 1988.

Utilizing a faith-based curriculum, Precious Lambs creates a challenging atmosphere for students to succeed on an individual basis.

The Monday-Tuesday class is for students who are 3 years old by August 31 and completely potty trained.

The Wednesday-Friday class is for Pre-Kindergarten students who are 4 years old by August 31.

Classes begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and are 8 am to 11 am for both classes.

Enrollment information forms are available by emailing [email protected] or calling (620) 223-3596.