FORT SCOTT — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is hosting a walk-in mammogram event for women age 40 and older who have not received a recent mammogram.
The event will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 at the Fort Scott main clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd Fort Scott. Refreshments and a gift will be provided.
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.
Because CHC/SEK believes every woman should have the best quality mammogram available, every patient receives a 3D exam. A physician’s referral is also not required. The screening is available to eligible women regardless of ability to pay.
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 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.
For more information people can call 620-670-6710.
The complete packet is online at www.fscity.org.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 5, 2022
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM
Call to Order
1pm – 4pm: Department Budget Reviews (open to the public)
Register of Deeds
Sheriff/Corrections
Public Works
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.
Alfred Heinrich Basel, 86, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday morning, June 27, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center.
He was born June 3, 1936, in Hanau, Germany, the son of Otto and Elisabeth (Froschhauser) Basel.
After moving to the United States as a young man, Alfred married his first wife Brigitte whom he met in Germany, and together they had a daughter, Sonja. Alfred and Brigitte were later divorced.
Later in life, he met and married Ernestine “Ernie” Mae (Bilyew) Lotterer on February 21, 1990, in Joplin, Missouri, and she preceded him in death June 29, 2006.
Alfred later met Ernestina Plouvier who was a loving caregiver to Alfred’s wife Ernie before she died. Alfred and Ernestina married on November 12, 2008 and she survives of the home.
Alfred was a Sergeant First Class in the US Army as an Orthotic Specialist, making artificial limbs. He enlisted in 1958 and served 2 tours in Vietnam as part of a medical evacuation Battalion, honorably retiring after twenty-one years in 1979.
He continued his skill of making orthotic devices for military veterans in San Antonio, Texas for several years. Later, he worked for Key Industries in Fort Scott as well as other area businesses.
His love of people and travel was well known. For many years Alfred would travel to Germany around the time of his birthday and the Pentecost celebration. He also enjoyed the many family reunions in Germany.
Here in the States, Alfred joined Tex Crutcher and many others as part of the Citizens Bank “Funseekers” on many memorable trips over the years. He also enjoyed traveling seeing nature and historical sites such as Washington, DC. He particularly enjoyed the wineries in and around Hermann, Missouri.
Alfred was known for giving rides to those that needed them. His most frequent passenger was Jake Underwood.
Alfred also enjoyed singing. He found that song is the one thing that helped calm his wife Ernie when she suffered from Dementia. Later, Alfred and JT Knoll sang many times at the Sunset Manor in Frontenac for the residents there. That love of singing didn’t end there, he joined the Uniontown United Methodist Church where he regularly sang for the congregation.
Survivors include his wife Ernestina of the home; his daughter, Sonja Basel, of Ludwigsburg, Germany, granddaughter Lynn also of Ludwigsburg, step-daughter Shelly Minton (Phil), of Pittsburg, Kansas, and step-son Jay Lotterer (Crystal), also of Pittsburg; a sister, Gisella and her family of Germany and other relatives in Germany.
In addition to his wife Ernie, he was also preceded in death by his parents, and two step-sons, Steven Lotterer, and Jeff Lotterer.
Rev. Carl K. Ellis will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Uniontown United Methodist Church with burial following at the Mt. Orum Cemetery in Redfield, Kansas, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
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(Manhattan, KS and Overland Park, KS) Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LARK) (“Landmark”), the holding company of Landmark National Bank, and Freedom Bancshares, Inc. (“Freedom”), the holding company of Freedom Bank, jointly announced this week the execution of a definitive agreement under which Landmark will acquire Freedom and Freedom Bank for cash consideration valued at $33.350 million, subject to potential adjustment as more fully described in the agreement.
The agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions. Upon closing of the acquisition, Freedom Bank will be merged with and into Landmark National Bank.
Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its effects on the economic environment, our customers and operations, as well as changes to federal, state or local government laws, regulations or orders in connection with the pandemic; (ii) the strength of the local, national and international economies; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning banking, securities, consumer protection, insurance, monetary, trade and tax matters; (iv) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (v) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vi) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (viii) our risk management framework; (ix) interruptions in information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party services; (x) changes and uncertainty in benchmark interest rates, including the elimination of LIBOR and the development of a substitute; (xi) the effects of severe weather, natural disasters, widespread disease or pandemics, or other external events; (xii) the loss of key executives or employees; (xiii) changes in consumer spending; (xiv) integration of acquired businesses; (xv) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation; (xvi) changes in accounting policies and practices, such as the implementation of the current expected credit losses accounting standard; (xvii) the economic impact of armed conflict or terrorist acts involving the United States; (xviii) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xix) declines in the value of our investment portfolio; (xx) the ability to raise additional capital; (xxi) cyber-attacks; (xxii) declines in real estate values; (xxiii) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties; and (xxiv) any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by Landmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional risk factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Becky Tourtillott
Vice President, Marketing
Landmark National Bank
Office: 620.223.1200 x2321 Fax: 620.223.1336
200 S Main, PO Box 899, Fort Scott, KS 66701
In a recent Instagram post, I wrote this: “Heroes do not wear capes.” We all know that. Recently, I watched a newscast which aired our Speaker of the House making a guest appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and told the drag queens they “inspired” her. “My honor to be here to say to all of you, how proud we all are of you. Thank you for the joy and beauty you bring to the world,” she said. “Your freedom of expression of yourselves in drag is what America is all about.” The drag queens beamed. I groaned.
As a college assignment, my granddaughter recently was asked to write an essay about the person who most inspired her. She wrote about a woman she met on a missionary trip who taught her the importance of loving others…not in a fake, self-serving way but in the same way Jesus loved. One person inspired by freedom of expression, another by loving Jesus.
Who inspires you?
The movie “Maverick” is a blockbuster hit. Tom Cruise returns to lead a group of Top Gun specialists in a heroic, edge-of-your-seat-type spectacular. Who of us can watch that without feeling an enormous sense of pride in the U.S. military, not only for their phenomenal piloting skills but also for the design and capabilities of the planes they fly?
The Fourth of July will be celebrated this weekend. Many of us will have family get togethers, roast hot dogs and shoot fireworks. For that day, we might even play patriotic songs on our iPhones, and when we hear Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be an American,” we will sing along. Yet, we who never served in the military cannot begin to understand just what heroes our soldiers are.
Adam and Jenn, my son and daughter-in-law, regularly host PTSD veterans at their ranch. These heroes come to heal, to team with others who have suffered as they have, and to share their experiences with like-minded veterans. Once recovered (as much as humanly possible), some return to mentor the newbies who come for the first time. Statistics are alarming for those who are not helped. According to U.S.O. reports, “In 2021, research found that 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served in the military after 9/11 have died by suicide – compared to the 7,057 service members killed in combat in those same 20 years.”
This week, Adam and a team of heroes are in Ukraine. Yesterday, our family received a rare text from him, describing his mission. A friend in Moldova had called him, asking if his team could bring aid to a church in Ukraine accessible by only two bridges. One had been blown up two months ago, but the second, hit by a missile a few days previous, was still passable. The church where they delivered the goods had a pastor who had acted on faith and built a large church, praying that people would come.
Adam wrote, “His first service in the new church was Feb. 20. Russia invaded on the 24th. His church now has 1500-2000 who attend daily, evening services…we (E3 Foundation) had bought seven tons of food for his church. Shortly after buying it, I got a random text from a friend in the states who wanted to make a donation to E3 for just shy of the amount we just spent.” He ended with this: “God continues to open doors and we continue to see His light overpower the darkness here!”
Let’s remember that the reason we (including drag queens) have the “freedom of expression” to celebrate the 4th of July has nothing to do with us. It is because of the eternal Hero making that possible by blessing those who fight for that right.
We should all remember that this Independence Day!
The City of Fort Scott Administration Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022.
The City’s tree and brush dump will also be closed on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in
Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non–profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Trysta Asche, an 8th –12th grade Language Arts Instructor for Loup City Public
Schools in Loup City, NE.
Trysta arrived in Fort Scott on June 26th for a week of collaboration
with LMC staff.
The LMC Fellowship is a merit–based award for educators of all disciplines who value the importance of teaching respect and understanding through project–based learning. The Center
selects exemplary teachers from the United States and around the world who will collaborate on projects that discover, develop, and communicate the stories of Unsung Heroes in history.
Trysta Asche was honored in 2020 with a national fellowship to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Her strong involvement with Holocaust education and National History Day
competition has provided her students with valuable and life–changing experiences.
One such experience was her work in arranging an Anne Frank traveling educational exhibit for students in Loup City schools, who were given tours by trained high school juniors and seniors.
With degrees in Language Arts and Instructional Technology, experience as a Language Arts instructor and Library Media Specialist and a vast array of certifications and leadership training
experiences, Trysta is able to share a wealth of knowledge with both her students and fellow educators.
Her involvement as a sports coach, sponsor for many organizations and organizer of many student trips and experiences demonstrates the value she places on close relationships with her students, as she seeks to make learning come alive for them.
LMC Executive Director Norm Conard says, “We are so thrilled to have Trysta as a member of our 2022 team of Fellows. Her strong knowledge of language arts, history, research and analysis,
combined with her proficiency in a wide range of technology skills make her an invaluable resource for our Fellowship.
While in Fort Scott, LMC Fellows gain knowledge, educational resources and support in helping students cultivate a passion for learning through the creation of projects that initiate positive
change. Fellows will be equipped to develop Unsung Heroes projects with their students, applying and evaluating the stories of these role models who have changed the world throughout history.
Master Gardener Training Offered This Fall
Area plant lovers have a great opportunity this fall to participate in an outstanding horticulture program! The Extension Master Gardener training will be held September 1 through December 15 on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Classes will be a combination of on-line and in person training. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer program in which K-State Research and Extension “trades” classroom training for volunteer time.
Master Gardener training consists of 40 to 50 hours of instruction in all aspects of horticulture. Instructors include state specialists from Kansas State University, local extension agents and local experts. After training is completed, volunteers will donate an equivalent number of hours of service as was received in instruction.
Topics that will be covered in the training include:
Although the Master Gardener program is a volunteer activity, there are some requirements that must be met prior to the selection process. Each individual wishing to participate in the Master Gardener training must meet the following requirements:
The Southwind Extension District currently has an active Master Gardener program consisting of 25 individuals. The Master Gardeners have completed volunteer projects such as demonstration flower beds, vegetable research trials and various other projects in Erie, Chanute, Iola, Humboldt, Moran and Fort Scott. In addition, educational tours and activities are also planned.
Applications are available now and are due to the Southwind Extension District by August 10th. Applications can be found on the Southwind website www.southwind.ksu.edu or can be mailed to you. The fee for the course is $125 which covers the cost of the Master Gardener resource notebook. For more information about the Master Gardener training, please contact the Extension office.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
