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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Clifton Chiropractic On August 22
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Starlite FCE Minutes August. 2024
Starlite had their August meeting at the Presbyterian Village Meeting room. Vice President Joyce Allen opened the meeting with the Flag Salute, Taylor Bailey led the Club in reciting the Club Collect. Twelve members were in attendance. They reported that they had volunteered one hundred and eighty-five hours since the last meeting and that they had recycled three hundred and eighty-five pounds. Joyce recognized Taylor Bailey as our August Birthday.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Karen Peery presented the Council report. She reported that registration for the State Meeting is due September 1st and that each of the counties in Southeast Kansas will need to provide six dozen cookies for the State Meeting. Claudia Wheeler and Taylor Bailey volunteered to provide three dozen cookies each. Karen also informed the Club that we will need to provide candy for the table decorations. Bernita Hill volunteered to provide the candy. Karen also asked that we come to the next meeting with ideas for the gift basket.
Doris Ericson gave the Treasurer’s report, she announced that our Club and won 1St place in the Hay Bale Contest and 3rd place in the Scarecrow contest for a winnings of $130. She also announced that the Bake Sale at the Fair raised $309 which goes toward a Scholarship present by the Bourbon County FCE Council.
Old business consisted of Joyce reminding the members that they will need to bring their Operation Christmas Boxes to the October meeting.
New business consisted of choosing a member to represent our Club for the Heart of FCE award. Terri Williams nominated Jackie Warren, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried. It was also decided to provide cookies to our first responded on September 11th LeAnna Taylor volunteered to take them to the Fire Department, Taylor Bailey – the Police Department, Karen Peery – the EMT’s and Deb Lust – the Sherrif Department.
Karen Peery moved that the meeting be adjourned, Claudia Wheeler seconded the motion, meeting adjourned. After the meeting Letha Johnson presented the Lesson of “Managing the Strein of Stress.” She informed the club that stress can affect you physically, emotionally and socially and that there are several ways you can try to help manage it, like by journaling, breathing deeply, exercise and a healthy diet, and many others. The members enjoyed cookies, sherbet mint and water provided by Karen Peery and Betty Johnson.
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Erri Williams
KDOT accepting applications for Innovative Technology Program
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports August 20
Obituary of Anthony Kinnaman
Anthony Price Kinnaman, age 77, resident of Overland Park, KS died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS. He was born February 3, 1947, in Winfield, KS the son of Thad and Edqarita Kinnaman of Sedan, KS. He graduated from Pitt State University. Anthony retired from Luke Airforce Base in Glendale, AZ. He was a member of the Arizona Wildfire Incident Management Team. He married Gretchen Schafer on January 1, 2001, in Sedona, AZ.
Survivors include his son Michael Kinnaman (Chrissie), 3 stepchildren, Kristopher and Karlee Goodbody, and Kasey East; 5 grandchildren, Madison Goodbody, Tyler and Nathan Kinnaman, and Ethan and Aria East; a brother, Patrick Kinnaman (Sharon), Yarnell, AZ; and a sister Connie Rogers, Sedan, KS.
There was cremation. Memorials are suggested to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital 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.
New “To the Stars” Standard License Plate to Begin Appearing on Kansas Vehicles
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Revenue announced today that the new standard license plate design, “To the Stars,” is now available. The new design was overwhelmingly chosen by Kansans in a December 2023 public vote, winning 53% of the total vote. The “To the Stars” design will replace the current “Ad Astra” standard license plate designs.
“To the Stars” design
The design features the Kansas Statehouse Dome within a cutout of the state set against a blue, white, and yellow gradient background. Paying tribute to our state motto, “Ad Astra per Aspera,” the phrase “To the Stars” is inscribed along the bottom of the design.
The new design will be used for all new plate issuances, including replacements for any remaining embossed plates. Kansans, who were issued a plate with the “Ad Astra” design as the replacement for their embossed plate, will not be reissued another plate with the new design. However, any Kansan who has the “Ad Astra” design but wants the “To the Stars” design can visit their local county treasurer’s office to transfer their registration to a plate with the new design.
More information on the ongoing embossed plate replacement project can be found at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/
Amended Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Today, August 19
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
August 19, 2024 4:00 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Don Doherty and Cristy Mitchell-Insurance
- Budget Discussion
- Signing of Official Election Results
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 8/12/2024
- Public Comments
- David Beerbower-Solar/Advisory Committee/State Statutes
- SEHP Contract Renewal
- Emergency Management Performance Grant Application
- Discussion of Resolution Changing Commission Seats
- Justin Meeks-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.
Bourbon County Industrial Development Research Committee Meets Today
A meeting of the Industrial Development Research Committee will be held on August 19, 2024 at 6:30 in the County Commission Room of the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701. If the County Commission meeting is still session at 6:30 p.m., then the Committee will hold the meeting in the main lobby of the Courthouse.
Women’s Health Fair: CHC/SEK focuses on Cervical Health Awareness
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is hosting a Women’s Health Fair on Sept. 7 at its Fort Scott clinic. The event is an opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) disease, and the importance of getting screened.
The fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CHC/SEK clinic located at 2322 S. Main St. Fort Scott. Participants aged 21 through 65 can get a cervical cancer screening during the health fair. To be screened during the event, an appointment can be made by calling 620-231-9873. Walk-in screening appointments will also be welcomed on the day of the event.
CHC/SEK staff at booths will provide health information on mammography, colorectal health, vaccines Early Detection Works and more. Mammography screening will be available at the event.
According to the CDC, each year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed, and about 4,000 women die of this cancer.
For women aged 21-29, it is recommended to have a pap smear every three years if the results are normal. For women aged 30-65, providers recommend a pap smear with HPV testing every five years if results are normal. For women over age 65, the decision to stop screening depends on history and should be discussed with their provider.
Early detection is key, CHC/SEK Physician Holly Gault, MD, said, adding that she can’t stress enough how much better it is to find out early.
“We’ve seen several cervical cancer cases in young people that could’ve been prevented or caught earlier in the disease progression with proper screening,” Gault said.
CHC/SEK also participates in the Early Detection Works Program, which is a breast and cervical cancer screening program for Kansas women, and the clinic offers other financial assistance programs. Patients can learn more about Early Detection Works during the fair.
Another way CHC/SEK is helping prevent cervical cancer is by talking to parents about getting their children immunized for HPV. High-risk HPV infection is associated with nearly all cases of cervical cancer.
“There is a rise in cervical, head, and neck cancer, caused by HPV,” Gault said, adding these cancers could be prevented with immunizations for HPV.
The CDC and the American Cancer Society recommend HPV vaccination (Gardasil) for females and males as early as 11 years of age. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Gardasil three-dose series for individuals up to 45 years of age.
For more information about the upcoming event people can call the clinic at 620-231-9873.
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About Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is a mission-focused, patient-owned, federally qualified health center (FQHC), Kansas not-for-profit corporation, and a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. CHC/SEK provides quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare for everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. CHC/SEK has 39 registered sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, providing approximately 60 services, including walk-in care, primary care, women’s health, mammography and prenatal care, pediatrics, school-based health services, vaccinations, dental care, behavioral health and addiction treatment, and chronic disease management. To learn more, visit www.chcsek.org.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports for August 19
The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for August 19: Election Canvass At 1 p.m.
The canvass for the August Bourbon County Primary Election will be held on 8/19/2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the County Commission room.
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
August 19, 2024 4:00 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Don Doherty and Cristy Mitchell-Insurance
- Budget Discussion
- Signing of Official Election Results
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 8/12/2024
- Public Comments
- David Beerbower-Solar/Advisory Committee/State Statutes
- SEHP Contract Renewal
- Justin Meeks-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.