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Bourbon County, Food

Bronson: Soups and Santa on December 3

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Bronson Pride Committee is having a fundraiser this Saturday.
Visits with Santa start at 11 am to noon.
Soups, drinks, dessert  will be served from 11 am-2 pm for a free will donation.
  All money collected will be used for future Bronson Day events!
Several gift certificates & gift baskets are available for raffle as well you do not need to be present to win.
We will have a variety of things going on and volunteers are needed for serving food as well as donations for any desserts would be appreciated.
“As always we encourage all our community members to step in and help participate as much as they can to make our small community the best it can be,” said Kelly Perry, secretary for the  Bronson Day organization. ” Serving together with purpose.”
 
Government

Amended Agenda For Bourbon County Commission Meeting Today

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The county clerk’s office released an amended agenda for Nov. 29, along with several attachments, which can be seen below.

Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: November 29, 2022
1st District–Nelson Blythe Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District–Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District–Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk–Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING at 9:00AM.
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
• Ashley Shelton – Executive Session KSA 75–4319(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of
individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
• Terry Sercer – 2021 Audit
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Ashley Shelton – Emergency Management Position
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
• Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
• Public Comment
• Commission Comment

Attachments:2021 Communications with Management Letter

2021 Draft Audited Financial statements

2021 Audit Journal Entries

2021 Statement 1 and supporting schedules

 

 

From the auditor, an attachment:

BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

FORT SCOTT, KANSAS

 

November 14, 2022

 

Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, CPAs PA

PO Box 469

Fort Scott, Kansas  66701

 

This representation letter is provided in in connection with your audit of the financial statement of  Bourbon County, Kansas as of December 31, 2021 and for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statement, for the purpose of expressing an opinion as to whether the financial statement is presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the regulatory basis of accounting as prescribed by the KMAAG (Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide).

 

Certain representations in this letter are described as being limited to matters that are material.  Items are considered material, regardless of size, if they involve an omission or misstatement of accounting information that, in light of surrounding circumstances, makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the information would be changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement.  An omission or misstatement that is monetarily small in amount could be considered material as a result of qualitative factors.

 

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the following representations made to you during your audit.

 

Financial Statement

 

  1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 5, 2022, including our responsibility for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statement and for preparation of the supplementary information in accordance with the applicable criteria.

 

  1. The financial statement referred to above is fairly presented in conformity with the regulatory basis of accounting and includes all properly classified funds and other financial information of the government and all related municipal entities required by the regulatory basis of accounting to be included in the financial reporting entity.

 

  1. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of a financial statement that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

  1. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control to prevent and detect fraud.

 

  1. Significant assumptions we used in making accounting estimates are reasonable.

 

  1. Related party relationships and transactions, including revenues, expenditures/expenses, loans, transfers, leasing arrangements, and guarantees, and amounts from or payable to related parties have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory basis of accounting.

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. Adjustments or disclosures have been made for all events, including instances of noncompliance, subsequent to the date of the financial statements that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the financial statements or in the schedule of findings and questioned costs.

 

  1. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statement and for which the regulatory basis of accounting requires adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed. No events, including instances of noncompliance, have occurred subsequent to the financial statement date and through the date of this letter that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the aforementioned financial statement or in the schedule of findings and questioned costs.

 

  1. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation, claims, and assessments have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the regulatory basis of accounting.

 

  1. Guarantees, whether written or oral, under which the County is contingently liable, if any, have been properly recorded or disclosed.

 

Information Provided

 

  1. We have provided you with:

 

  1. Access to all information, of which we are aware, that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statement, such as records, documentation, and other matters and all audit or relevant monitoring reports, if any, received from funding sources.

 

  1. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit.

 

  1. Unrestricted access to persons within the entity from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.

 

  1. Minutes of the meetings of the County Commission or summaries of actions or recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.

 

  1. All material transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the financial statement and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

 

  1. We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial statement may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.

 

  1. We have no knowledge of any fraud or suspected fraud that affects the entity and involves:

 

  • Management,

 

  • Employees who have significant roles in internal control, or

 

  • Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statement.

 

  1. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity’s financial statement communicated by employees, former employees, regulators, or others.

 

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. We have no knowledge of instances of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements, or abuse, whose effects should be considered when preparing financial statements.

 

  1. We have disclosed to you all known actual or possible litigation, claims, and assessments whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statement.

 

  1. We have disclosed to you the identity of the entity’s related parties and all the related party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.

 

Government—specific

 

  1. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.

 

  1. We have taken timely and appropriate steps to remedy fraud, noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, or abuse that you have reported to us.

 

  1. We have a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.

 

  1. We have identified to you any previous audits, attestation engagements, and other studies related to the audit objectives and whether related recommendations have been implemented.

 

  1. We have provided our views on reported findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as our planned corrective actions, for the report.

 

  1. The County has no plans or intentions that may materially affect the carrying value or classification of the financial statement.

 

  1. We are responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations, and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to us, including tax or debt limits and debt contracts; and we have identified and disclosed to you all laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements that we believe have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts or other financial data significant to the audit objectives, including legal and contractual provisions for reporting specific activities in separate funds.

 

  1. We have identified and disclosed to you all instances that have occurred or are likely to have occurred, of fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws and regulations that we believe have a material effect on the financial statements or other financial data significant to the audit objectives, and any other instances that warrant the attention of those charged with governance.

 

  1. We have identified and disclosed to you all instances, which have occurred or are likely to have occurred, of noncompliance with provisions of contracts and grant agreements that we believe have a material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts or other financial data significant to the audit objectives.

 

 

 

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. We have identified and disclosed to you all instances that have occurred or are likely to have occurred, of abuse that could be quantitatively or qualitatively material to the financial statements or other financial data significant to the audit objectives.

 

  1. There are no violations or possible violations of budget ordinances, laws and regulations (including those pertaining to adopting, approving, and amending budgets), provisions of contracts and grant agreements, tax or debt limits, and any related debt covenants whose effects should be considered for disclosure in the financial statements, or as a basis for recording a loss contingency, or for reporting on noncompliance.

 

  1. As part of your audit, you assisted with preparation of the financial statement and related notes and schedule of expenditures of federal awards. We have designated an individual with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee your services and have assumed all management responsibilities.  We have reviewed, approved, and accepted responsibility for the financial statement and related notes and schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

 

  1. The County has satisfactory title to all owned assets, and there are no liens or encumbrances on such assets nor has any asset been pledged as collateral except as disclosed in the financial statements.

 

  1. The County has complied with all aspects of contractual agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statement in the event of noncompliance.

 

  1. We have followed all applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving, and amending budgets.

 

  1. The financial statement includes all related municipal entities, and properly disclose other related organizations.

 

  1. The financial statement properly classifies all funds and activities.

 

  1. Investments are properly valued.

 

  1. Expenses have been appropriately classified in the financial statement.

 

  1. Revenues are appropriately classified in the financial statement.

 

  1. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been classified and reported.

 

  1. Deposits and investment securities are properly classified as to risk and are properly disclosed.

 

  1. We acknowledge our responsibility for the regulatory-required supplementary information (RRSI). The RRSI is measured and presented within prescribed guidelines and the methods of measurement and presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period.  We have disclosed to you any significant assumptions and interpretations underlying the measurement and presentation of the RRSI.

 

 

 

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. With respect to the Summary of Expenditures – Actual and Budget, Regulatory Basis, the Schedules of Receipts and Expenditures – Actual and Budget, Regulatory Basis, and the Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements, Agency Funds, Regulatory Basis (RRSI) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards:

 

  1. We acknowledge our responsibility for presenting the supplementary information in accordance with the regulatory basis of accounting, and we believe the Schedules are fairly presented in accordance with the regulatory basis of accounting. The methods of measurement and presentation of the Schedules have not changed from those used in the prior period, and we have disclosed to you any significant assumptions or interpretations underlying the measurement and presentation of the supplementary information.
  2. If the Regulatory-Required Supplemental Schedules are not presented with the audited financial statement, we will make the audited financial statement readily available to the intended users of the supplementary information no later than the date we issue the supplementary information and the auditor’s report thereon.

 

  1. With respect to federal award programs:
    1. We are responsible for understanding and complying with and have complied with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), including requirements relating to preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
    2. We acknowledge our responsibility for presenting the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) and related notes in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance, and we believe the SEFA, including its form and content, is fairly presented in accordance with Uniform Guidance.  The methods of measurement or presentation of the SEFA have not changed from those used in the prior period and we have disclosed to you any significant assumptions and interpretations underlying the measurement or presentation of the SEFA.
    3. If the SEFA is not presented with the audited financial statement, we will make the audited financial statement readily available to the intended users of the SEFA no later than the date we issue the SEFA and the auditor’s report thereon.
    4. We have identified and disclosed to you all of our government programs and related activities subject to Uniform Guidance compliance audit, and have included in the SEFA, expenditures made during the audit period for all awards provided by federal agencies in the form of federal awards, , federal cost-reimbursement contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property (including donated surplus property), cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance, food commodities, direct appropriations, and other direct assistance.
    5. We are responsible for understanding and complying with, and have complied with, the requirements of laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements related to each of our federal programs and have identified and disclosed to you the requirements of laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements that are considered to have a direct and material effect on each major program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. We are responsible for establishing and maintaining, and have established and maintained, effective internal control over compliance requirements applicable to federal programs that provides reasonable assurance that we are managing our federal awards in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements that could have a material effect on our federal programs. We believe the internal control system is adequate and is functioning as intended.
  2. We have made available to you all contracts and grant agreements (including amendments, if any) and any other correspondence with federal agencies or pass-through entities relevant to federal programs and related activities.
  3. We have received no requests from a federal agency to audit one or more specific programs as a major program.
  4. We have complied with the direct and material compliance requirements (except for noncompliance disclosed to you), including when applicable, those set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement, relating to federal awards and have identified and disclosed to you all amounts questioned and all known noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements of federal awards or confirm that there were no amounts questions and no known noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements of federal awards.
  5. We have disclosed any communications from grantors and pass-through entities concerning possible noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements, including communications received from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
  6. We have disclosed to you the findings received and related corrective actions taken for previous audits, attestation engagements, and internal or external monitoring that directly related to the objectives of the compliance audit, including findings received and corrective actions taken from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
  7. Amounts claimed or used for matching were determined in accordance with relevant guidelines in OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200, subpart E) and OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, if applicable.
  8. We have disclosed to you our interpretation of compliance requirements that may have varying interpretations.
  9. We have made available to you all documentation related to compliance with the direct material compliance requirements, including information related to federal program financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements.
  10. We have disclosed to you the nature of any subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the end of the reporting period affecting noncompliance during the reporting period.
  11. There are no such known instances of noncompliance with direct and material compliance requirements that occurred subsequent to the period covered by the auditor’s report.
  12. No changes have been made in internal control over compliance or other factors that might significantly affect internal control, including any corrective action we have taken regarding significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance (including material weaknesses in internal control over compliance), have occurred subsequent to the date as of which compliance was audited.
  13. Federal program financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements are supported by the books and records from which the financial statements have been prepared.

 

 

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Fort Scott, Kansas

 

 

  1. The copies of federal program financial reports provided you are true copies of the reports submitted, or electronically transmitted, to the respective federal agency or pass-through entity, as applicable.
  2. We have charged costs to federal awards in accordance with applicable cost principles.
  3. We are responsible for and have accurately prepared the summary schedule of prior audit findings to include all findings required to be included by the Uniform Guidance, and we have provided you with all information on the status of the follow-up on prior audit findings by federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities, including all management decisions.
  4. We are responsible for and have accurately prepared the auditee section of the Data Collection Form as required by the Uniform Guidance.
  5. We are responsible for taking corrective action on each audit finding of the compliance audit and have developed a corrective action plan that meets the requirements of the Uniform Guidance.

 

 

 

Signed:                                                             

County Clerk

 

 

Signed:                                                             

County Treasurer

 

 

Signed:                                                             

Chairman – County Commission

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Health Care

CHC/SEK Fort Scott to host walk-in mammogram event

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FORT SCOTT — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is making it easy for women to maximize their health insurance benefits before the end of the year by getting an annual mammogram.
The mammography event is open to any woman who has not had a mammogram in the last year. Walk-in mammograms will be available between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6. at the Fort Scott main clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. No appointment or doctor’s referral required.
December is a crucial time to plan for health care costs: 1) deductibles will reset in January and 2) it’s your last chance to use any money you’ve put in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
CHC/SEK participates in the Early Detection Works which is a breast and cervical cancer screening program for Kansas women and the clinic offers other financial assistance programs ensuring every woman who needs a mammogram will receive one regardless of income or insurance status.
Women in Southeast Kansas rank far below state and national averages in receiving this life-saving screening, and having the service available within the clinic helps remove barriers many women have in receiving timely breast cancer screenings. Likewise, the walk-in event will give patients an option on when they can arrive.
CHC/SEK uses the Hologic Genius system that screens the breast in 4 seconds for a much less compression time, with less radiation exposure than many conventional mammography machines. The Genius exam is also superior for denser breasts, that can hide early signs of cancer in a traditional mammogram.
In addition, the Hologic Genius scans potentially reduce patient callback by up to 40 percent compared to 2D, sparing the emotional and economic toll of additional testing, including biopsies when there could be nothing wrong.

Obituary

Obituary of Donna Nabus

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Donna Bea Nabus, age 74, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her home. She was born October 30, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Maurice Tharp and Jane Dunlap Tharp. Donna lived the majority of her life in the Topeka area where she worked as a certified nurse’s aide at area nursing homes.

Survivors include her son, Robert Thornsberry of Aliso Viejo, California and her two granddaughters, Madison and Sydney Thornsberry. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Private burial will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Youth

CASA Holiday Party: Change A Child’s Story

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member
Bourbon County CASA…
You are cordially invited to a
Christmas Celebration
to benefit Bourbon County CASA
Friday, December 9th, 2022
7-9pm
Heavy hors d’oeuvres & full bar provided
At the Cullor Lake Home
810 195th Street
Fort Scott, Kansas
RSVP by Friday December 2nd!
Giving Levels:
Sponsor: $25 per person, $50 per couple
Guardian: $50 per person, $100 per couple
Guardian Angel: $75 per person, $150 per couple
Friend: $125 per person, $250 per couple
Benefactor: $500 and over
Mail your RSVP & giving level payment to:
Bourbon County CASA, PO Box 146, Fort Scott, KS 66701
or call Christa Horn at 620.215.2769 with any questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Opinion

Thanksgiving was from Scratch by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom

My Mom left a legacy for being one of the best country cooks in Cedar County. No brag, just fact. Hospitality was one of her gifts and she truly enjoyed loving and blessing people through her cooking and baking. One Thanksgiving, in particular, stands out in my memory. Along with everything else, Mom’s dressing was made from scratch so she had  placed a huge bowl full of torn pieces of bread, biscuits, and cornbread on the kitchen counter. Shortly afterwards she exited the kitchen and, within minutes, Dad came in from doing the chores. With his hawk-eyed attention to detail, he spotted the bowl and promptly took it outside and fed it to the bird dogs. It looked like scraps to him!

 

My brother’s favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because it’s more of a quiet day to reflect and express thanks for the goodness of God. I admit there are days when life’s not all it’s cracked up to be and the climb gets hard. But even in those times, believers are to be thankful. Why? Because in your loneliest hour of life, God is there with you. “…be content with what you have, for He has said, ’I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5 ESV). This promise gives us a reason to be thankful when life gets tough.

 

When families and friends gather for the Thanksgiving meal, you can be sure no one will be hungry when they push away from the table. Likewise, Jesus’ kitchen is never closed, it’s always fully stocked and all partakers are satisfied. There’s no reason to look elsewhere because the best feast is at Christ‘s table. Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life. Come every day to Me and you will never be hungry. Believe in Me and you will never be thirsty“ (John 6:35 TPT). This promise is a reason to rejoice and be thankful.

 

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT). Some believers seem to search for God’s will all their lives, but this one plain and simple verse lays down the basics of His will. Christians are to be marked by love and thanksgiving. Being thankful is the opposite of being critical. A negative attitude and mindset causes a person to only notice what’s wrong. We’re instructed to give thanks to God no matter what happens in our lives. God is still God and worthy of our praise. We are to be thankful “in” all circumstances, not “for” all circumstances. Giving thanks to God keeps our minds  in a joy-filled perspective and proper focus. Because of Jesus, there is saving blood that will never lose its power and we can be eternally grateful and thankful for that!

 

In 2019, my late husband and I were dining in Pittsburg with a couple of our dear friends. During the meal, Linda kindly spoke to Jimmy and said, “I understand you have some health issues.” I wondered how he would respond and then he softly replied, “God’s been good to me.“ Remembering that truthful answer deeply touched my heart as I thought about writing this column. Instead of talking on and on about the diagnosis and prognosis, my husband spoke of the goodness and faithfulness of His loving heavenly Father.

 

While chained in a Roman prison, Paul wrote a strong message for all Christians: “I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead…” (Ephesians 1:19,20 NLT). If our problems are no bigger than raising Christ from the dead, God will  take care of them. Therefore, we can live in victory, joy, and thanksgiving.

 

The Key: Because of the great faithfulness of God, believers should be thankful 24-7.

Obituary

Obituary of Sandra Barlow

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Sandra E. Barlow, age 76, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at her home.

She was born December 2, 1945, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Raymond L. “Jack” Barlow and Ardeline R. Milford Barlow.

Sandy graduated from the Ft. Scott High School in with the Class of 1963.  She went on to complete business college in Kansas City.  Sandy remained in the city where she worked for Merrill Lynch for nine years and as a legal secretary and office administrator for a law firm for twenty-three years.

Following retirement, Sandy returned to Ft. Scott to be near her mother.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Sandy liked to read, tend to her flowers and do photography.  She also enjoyed traveling, especially taking trips to visit her family in the Chicago area for the holidays.

After several years, Sandy was once again reunited with her parents and brother on Thanksgiving Day.

 

Sandy is survived by her sister-in-law, Donna Barlow; and two nieces, Carrie Lubomski (Neil) and their daughters, Madilyn and Sophia and Lindsey Good (Tim) and their children, Haley and Logan.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Barlow, her mother and stepfather, Ardie and Chet Ober and her brother, Ron Barlow.

 

Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 3rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church 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.

Obituary

Obituary of Louise Hall

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Louise G. Hall, age 91, resident of Uniontown, KS, more recently of Arma, KS, died Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center, Girard, KS.

She was born March 10, 1931, in Girard, the daughter of Anton and Anna Hober Gobl.

She liked working with the family’s Hereford cattle.  Louise graduated from Uniontown High School.

She married Marvin Hall on May 24, 1952, in Ft. Scott, KS.  He preceded her in death on May 9, 2011.

She worked for Western Insurance Company in Ft. Scott before beginning with Citizens National Bank where she worked for many years.

Louise enjoyed traveling with Marvin to horse pulls and horse trades.  She also enjoyed vegetable gardening and going to family activities and ballgames.  She liked watching baseball games (especially the Royals) and golf on television.  She also liked attending dances just to watch others having a good time.

 

Survivors include her 3 children, Gary Hall (Jackie), Redfield, KS, Brenda Gleason (Kevin) Uniontown, KS, and Linda Essary (Marty), Marshfield, MO; 5 grandchildren, Tarin Essary, Caleb Essary (Stephanie), Tyler Hall (Heather), Reed Gleason (Kenzie), and Chase Gleason (Aubrey); 12 great grandchildren, Abigail Chilson, Raydn Chilson, Avery Chilson, Gracie Essary, Gunner Essary, Kiersten Akers, Maggie Akers, Derek Akers, Landry Gleason, Wade Hall, Bristyl Hall, and Jessa Hall; and one more on the way; and a sister-in-law Joyce Gobl

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Gobl, and her parents.

 

Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 2:30 PM Friday, December 2nd

Burial will follow in the Mt. Orum Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Mr. Orum Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary

Obituary of Mary Alice Adamson

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Mary Alice Adamson, age 80, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village.

She was born July 31, 1942, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Ernest Daniel Henderson and Margaret Eugenia Johnson Henderson.

Mary graduated from Blue Mound High School. She married Jack Adamson on January 11, 1964 in Miami, Oklahoma.

She loved to attend garage sales, crochet and visit with friends and family on the telephone. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

 

Mary is survived by her children, Doug Adamson and wife Carol, of Fort Scott, Melissa Davis and husband Ron, of Butler, Missouri; grandchildren, Joshua Adamson and wife Stacey, of Wichita, Kansas, Ashley Adamson (Carl) of Fort Scott, Kansas, Ethan Clark and wife Amanda, of Paola, Kansas; step-grandchildren, Terri Manley, Cody Davis, Ronna Davis; great-grandchildren, Kasen and Atley Clark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and a sister Judy Long.

 

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 29th 2022 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time at the Chapel on Tuesday.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Government

The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Nov. 29

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Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: November 29, 2022
1st District–Nelson Blythe Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District–Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District–Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk–Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING at 9:00AM.
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
• Ashley Shelton – Executive Session KSA 75–4319(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of
individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
• Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
• Public Comment
• Commission Comment
Justifications for Executive Session:
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 security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.