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Ag Risk Coverage 2020

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June 30 Last Day to Complete Enrollment for 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage,

Price Loss Coverage Programs

Call Today About 2020 Crop Year Eligibility

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2020 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract.

“The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are critical safety-net programs for farmers, helping producers weather market distortions resulting from natural disasters, trade disruptions and, this year, a pandemic,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing your acreage report and applying for other FSA programs.”

To date, more than 1.4 million ARC and PLC contracts have been signed for the 2020 crop year. This represents 89 percent of expected enrollment. FSA will send reminder postcards to producers who, according to agency records, have not yet submitted signed contracts for ARC or PLC for the 2020 crop year.

Producers who do not complete enrollment by close of business local time on Tuesday, June 30 will not be enrolled in ARC or PLC for the 2020 crop year and will be ineligible to receive a payment should one trigger for an eligible crop.

ARC and PLC contracts can be mailed or emailed to producers for signature depending on producer preference. Signed contracts can be mailed or emailed back to FSA or, arrangements can be made in advance with FSA to drop off signed contracts at the FSA county office – call ahead for local drop off and other options available for submitting signed contracts electronically.

Producers are eligible to enroll on farms with base acres for the following commodities: barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium- and short-grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. 

More Information 

For more information on ARC and PLC including web-based decision tools, visit farmers.gov/arc-plc.

USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices, are open for business by phone only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

 

Visit offices.usda.gov to find location and contact information for the nearest FSA county office.

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Obituary of Charles Lee Clark

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Charles Lee Clark

Charles Lee Clark, age 83, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home in Ft. Scott.

He was born June 22, 1936, in Ft. Scott, the son of Guy Clark and Minnie May Majors Clark.

Charles graduated from the Hume High School. He married Nina L. Orear on May 17, 1955, at the family farm near Foster, Missouri. Charles served with the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958 where he was stationed in Germany. Following his military service, Charles was employed by the Johnson County Water Department. He later owned and operated his own dairy east of Hammond, Kansas, for many years. After retiring from the dairy business in the mid-1980’s, Charles began working for the Ft. Scott Water Department and later for the Bourbon County Landfill.

Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors and looking after his horse. He was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his son, Anthony Clark and wife, Linda, of Lebanon, Missouri and his daughter, Lozana Zimmerman, of Pittsburg, Kansas.

His wife, Nina, preceded him in death on November 8, 2010. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Zimmerman and three brothers, Joe, Kenneth and Gene Clark.

There was cremation.

Private burial will take place at a later date in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the West Liberty United Methodist 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.

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Agenda for June 15

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The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
June 15, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community
College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at
5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 18, 2020,
6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of 2020-21 Meeting Dates, 38
B. Consideration of Revised 2020-21 Calendar, 39
C. Consideration of Kansas State Department of Education Migrant Education Project State
Level Activities Application, 41
D. Consideration of Proposed Continuation Agreement Between Iowa Dept. of Education
(IA DOE) And Fort Scott Community College, 52
E. Consideration of KASB Worker’s Compensation Member Participation Premium
Agreement, 53
F. Approval of Consortium Memberships and Dues, 57
G. Consideration for Disposal of Property, 59
H. Consideration of Tech Grant Purchase, 60
I. Approval of Panopto Video Platform Renewal, 67
J. Approval of CAMP Laptop Purchase, 70
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 94
REPORTS, 95
A. Administrative Updates, 95
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 105
1
ADJOURNMENT, 106
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• June 15, 2020: Board Meeting
• August 7, 2020: In-service
• August 10, 2020: Fall semester begins
• September 2, 2020: Labor Day – Campus Closed
• November 19-24, 2020: Finals
• November 21, 2020: Graduation
• November 25 – 27, 2020: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed
• December 16, 2020 – January 4, 2021: Winter Break – Campus Closed
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 18,
2020.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Chris Riley, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 1, 2020
b) Jesse Herd, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 15, 2020
c) Elizabeth Cazares, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
d) Paulin Conde, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
e) Mayte Fuentes, MEP Advocate, effective July 1, 2020
f) Melanie Stuart Campbell, MEP Advocate and Instructional Specialist, effective July 1, 2020
g) Janet Reynolds, National PASS Coordinator and MEP Advocate Supervisor,, effective July 1, 2020
h) Yazmin Batch, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2020

2) Separations
a) Tabitha Stults, Endowment Assistant, effective May 20, 2020
b) Michael Reynolds, Assistant Football Coach, effective May 31, 2020
c) Makaihlah Gibbs, Spirit Squad Coach, effective May 31, 2020

 

To view the full package:

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Minutes of May 18

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training, May 18, 2020

PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins (via Zoom), Dave Elliott (via Zoom), Kirk Hart (via Zoom), Bill
Meyer (via Zoom), Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community
members.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer said he was glad the Board could continue to meet
through Zoom, and is looking forward to having a regular in-person meeting in June if possible.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda and addendum provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the core
values, mission, vision, and updated strategic plan.
B. A motion was made by Elliot, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Collection
Exhibit Loan Agreement Policy for the Gordon Parks Museum.
C. A motion as made by Hart, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to remove the item of
Greyhound Dorm replacement windows from the agenda.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Student Services,
Athletics, Academic Affairs, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:24 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.

Fort Scott

Town Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
THIS WEEKEND
JUNE 12TH-13TH, 2020
IN FORT SCOTT!
NEW this sale & included on link above is a Google Maps mobile friendly map!
THATHANK YOU TO ALL SALES WHO REGISTERED
WITH THE CHAMBER & TO ALL OF OUR BUSINESS
ADVERTISERS FOR MAKING THIS SALE POSSIBLE!N
LOOK FOR THE BLUE BALLOONS AT EACH SALE!
Obituary

Obituary of Ellis Lee Beth

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Ellis Lee Beth, age 95, resident of rural Ft. Scott, KS, died June 10, 2020, at his home. He was born February 21, 1925, in Ft. Scott, the son of Clifton and Edna White Beth. He graduated from Fulton Kansas High School in 1943. He lived his entire life as a farmer in the West Liberty community. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age. He loved fishing, golfing, bowling, square dancing, sports, and spending time with family. He was always willing to offer a helping hand. He married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Costin, on November 12, 1944. They celebrated their 75th Anniversary in 2019.

Survivors include his wife Catherine of the home; two daughters, Marilyn Sipe and husband John, and Marsha Bell and husband Doug; a sister, Carol Jean Smith; a brother, Albert Beth and wife Jan; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Beth; grandchildren, Shana and Mike Emerson, Clifton and Whitney Beth, Beth Ann and Casey Alexander, Catherine Bell and Nick Sterner, and Elizabeth and Ray Berrens; and great grandchildren, Cali, Nick and Austin Emerson, Ella and Carter Beth, Isaac and Eli Alexander, Bryn and Claire Sterner, and Kiya Berrens. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cathy Lee, a son, Darrel Beth; and a brother Merle Dean Beth.

There was cremation. Private family burial with take place at a later date in the West Liberty Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association 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.

Bourbon County, Exercise, Sports

FS Hurricanes Swim Team Accepting New Members

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Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team is currently accepting new members ages 5-18.
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted with any stroke.
Practices will be June 22-July 31st.  T
The registration fee is $55 per swimmer.
Scholarships are available to families in need.  Applications for the scholarship can be picked up and turned in to Buck Run Community Center.
Registration for families in Bourbon County currently open.
Registration for families outside of Bourbon County will open on June 14th.
 Like  on Facebook at Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team for the latest information and to reach a board member with any questions.
Bourbon County, COVID-19

Second COVID 19 Recovery Drive June 17

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SEK Multi-County Health Department would like to announce we will be having a COVID-19 Recovery Drive, where we will be handing out care packages, which include a variety of basic necessities and food items, to Bourbon County residents that are in need. Donations will be handed out to the first 100 cars to come through.

Location: Bourbon County Health Department 524 S. Lowman St. Ft. Scott (Corner of 6th and Horton)

Date: June 17th

Time: 9am-until gone

Residents will remain in their car during pickup. We ask that you enter through our east drive and exit through the west drive to keep things moving smoothly.

We would like to thank the Kansas Health Foundation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Walmart, and community members for their assistance in making all of this drive possible.

The Kansas Health Foundation is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans. For more information about the Kansas Health Foundation, visit, www. kansashealth.org

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Obituary of Dale James

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Dale C. James, age 87, resident of Kemah, TX, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Afton Oaks Nursing Home in Houston, TX, from chronic respiratory failure.

He was born June 16, 1932, in Crawford County, KS, the son of Kenneth and Jessie Coonrod James. After graduation from Arcadia High School, he served two years in the U. S. Army. Dale worked for the Western Insurance Company until retirement in 1990, then moved to Texas. Dale was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion for over 65 years.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sue Herrill James; one daughter, Kelly Singer; one granddaughter, Autumn Singer; and four great-grandchildren, Davin, Hailey and Daniel Sanford, and Payton Broach.

He was preceded in death by a brother, and his parents.

There was cremation.

Private graveside services will take place Tuesday, June 16th, in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.