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U234 Board of Education Agenda for November 13

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN

Superintendent

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

November 13, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President

2.0 Flag Salute

3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

4.1 Board Minutes

  1. 10/09/2023 Regular Board Meeting
  2. 10/30/2023 Special Board Meeting

4.2 Financials-Cash Flow Report

4.3 Check Register

4.4 Payroll –October 20, 2023 – $1,669,587.26

4.5 Activity Fund accounts

4.6 USD 234 Gifts

4.7 FSHS Art Club Fundraising

4.8 FSHS Extended Trip Spring Break 2025

4.9 FSHS Swimming Fundraising

4.10 FSHS Wrestling Fundraising

4.11 FSHS Baseball Fundraising

5.0 Recognitions (Information/Discussion Item)

5.1 Student Recognition

5.2 Employee Recognition

6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

6.1 Superintendent’s Report

6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report

6.3 Special Education Director’s Report

6.4 Finance Director’s Report

 

 

7.0 Old Business

 

7.1       Enrollment of Nonresident Students Policy

7.2       Changing Method of Board of Education Method of Elections and Voting Plan (Discussion  

Only)

8.0 New Business

 

8.1       Possible purchase of Property (Discussion Item)

                         Enter Executive Session – Preliminary discussion of the acquisition of property.

 9.0 Public Forum

10.0  Other Business – Personnel Matters

10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2 Exit Executive Session

10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

10.4. Enter Executive Session – Superintendent Evaluation

10.5 Exit Executive Session

11.0 Adjourn Meeting David Stewart, President

What’s Happening in Fort Scott November 10 Issue

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 10th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Special activities all this weekend! See link below.

Visit your National Park!

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

Pizza Republic Wednesdays – 10% of sales go to FSHS Tiger Booster Club every Wednesday from 5pm to 9pm

Christmas on The Bricks T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Orders NOW until November 10th, Adult Sizes only-unisex sizing, click here for pricing and to order!

Candlelight Tour Tickets are on sale NOW, contact FS National Historic Site 620-223-0310 to purchase!

Dolly Hollyday Christmas Light Trolley Tours 12/8-12/23, tickets are $8/adult or $5/kids or reserve the Trolley for your friends and family for $125! Contact the Chamber 620-223-3566 to reserve your spot!

11/7-9&11 ~ FSHS Performing Arts Presents Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway, $8/adults and $6/students & children, click here for tickets and more information!

11/10 ~ US Marine Core Birthday Celebration at Pizza Republic, all are welcome, official

cake cutting ceremony will begin at 7pm, click here for more info!

11/10 ~ Vienna Boys Choir at Fort Scott Community College, 7:00pm, tickets are $45 with general admission seating, click here for more info and to order tickets!

11/11 ~ Bake Sale Fundraiser at First Southern Baptist Church, 7:00am-6:00pm, all proceeds go to building fund.

11/11 ~ Veterans Day Program at National Cemetery No. 1, 11am, organized by the VFW. All are welcome to the VFW after the ceremony for ham & beans!

11/11 ~ Veteran’s Day Appreciation at Fort Scott Munitions, all Veteran’s will receive a free box of ammo with no purchase necessary, 10am-6pm

11/11 ~ Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders at Pizza Republic, a concert to celebrate Veterans

and their sacrifices made for our freedom, $5 cover charge, 8-10pm, click here for more info!

11/10-11/12 ~ Veterans Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, all military personnel/active or veteran/first responders can come out and ride at NO CHARGE with ID card, click here for more info!

11/12 ~ St. Anne’s Altar Society Fall Festival Turkey Dinner and Kennedy Gym, adults $10.00 children 11 & under are free, come out and enjoy the feast and fellowship, 4-6pm, click here for more info!

11/14-15 ~ SEK Housing Conference in Independence, all welcome to attend! Click here for info.

11/15 ~ Paint Party at Papa Don’s hosted by 2 Southern Ladies, $35 per person, 6-8pm, click here for more information.

11/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by USD234 at Fort Scott High School, 1005 S. Main, 8am

11/16 ~ Bourbon County Senior Citizen Health Fair presented by HBCAT at the Scott View Apartments in the Conference Room, 9am-12pm, click here for more information!

11/16 ~ The Fort Scott Community College Theatre Department presents “Santa ‘Claws’ is Coming to Town”, admission is free as a holiday gift to the community, 7pm, see flyer below for more info!

11/18 ~ Almost KISS Tribute Band LIVE at Memorial Hall, 7pm, click here for tickets!

11/19 ~ 27th Turkey Shoot at BRCC, K-8th + a partner, fee:$2.00 per team, see flyer below.

11/18-25 ~ Annual Key Warehouse Sale, one week only, NOT ON THANKSGIVING, closeouts on men’s, ladies, and kids apparel, click here for hours and more information!

11/20 ~ FSMS Extravaganza sponsored by the FSHS Swim Team, 5-8pm, see below for the list of vendors that will be at this event!

11/20 ~ Washington Workshop Pulled Pork Dinner at Fall Extravaganza, $10, pulled pork/chips/drink/homemade dessert, 5-8pm

11/21 ~ Holiday Sweets Auction hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, come out and get your desserts for Thanksgiving, 5:30pm, if you plan on donating baked goods or other food items please bring them to the Village before 3pm that Tuesday, click here for more info!

11/23 ~ NO Chamber Coffee – Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23 ~ Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elk’s Lodge, 11:30am-1:30pm, free will donation, click here for more information!

11/29 ~ Crooner’s Tree Lighting, doors/kitchen/bar open at 5pm, live music, tree lighting & champagne toast at 7pm, make reservations at fscrooners.com, click here for more info!

11/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sunshine Boutique, 18 E. Wall., 8am

11/30 ~ “Candy Land Christmas” parade hosted by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, 6pm

SAVE THE DATE!

12/1-12/3 ~ First Annual Christmas on the Bricks in Fort Scott Downtown Historic District, horse-drawn carriage rides/candlelight tours at the Fort/gingerbread house making contest/Christmas paint party at Pizza Republic/Floral Centerpiece Making Class at Sunshine Boutique and SO MUCH MORE! Click here for a complete listing of activities that will be happening that weekend!

12/16 ~ Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site, 10am-11:00am, click here for more info.

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In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

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Chamber Highlights
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We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
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Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
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Click here for our rental listing.

Holiday Open House Shopping Event Downtown and Around, continues Friday & Saturday the 10th & 11th!

U.S.M.C Birthday Celebration at Pizza Republic!

And, Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders Sat. Night!

Kansas Rocks Veterans Day Appreciation Special November 10th through November 12th!

Christmas on the Bricks memorabilia sweatshirts & t-shirts are now on sale, pre-order by Nov. 10th!

Santa Claws is Coming to Town!

27th Annual Turkey Shoot @ BRCC!

It’s Not Always About Numbers by Patty LaRoche

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

 

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  1 Peter 4:10

Last week, I shared that I drove five hours to Iowa to sell my books at three different Christian bookstores over three days.  Although I hoped to sell several, that did not happen, but God arranged for me to meet some extraordinary people who taught me much about serving and compassion.

I wrote about how on the first day, Francine, an employee, and I bonded.  She, a tough, determined woman in her 70’s, demonstrated a work ethic I admired.  You needed a box moved?  She jumped in to help.  Books located for a potential customer, phoning in a request?  Francine scoured the store until she found the needed item.  Crates loaded and taken to another store?  In she came with her dolly. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do.

I asked Francine questions about her life.  Tough.  Growing up in poverty, she now works jobs for the three bookstores and as a security guard at night.  She had to leave work early that day, she said, because she was making dinner for her church’s youth group that met once a week.  “Would you like to speak to them?” she asked.

When I arrived at her small, country church at 6:30 that evening, I followed the noise into a cellar-type basement where six high schoolers were sitting around a table, laughing and visiting.  Gee, I thought, no cell phones.  I was thrilled by what I was witnessing.  There was Francine, dishing out the stew she had prepared and directing her teens to the homemade cookies resting on the side counter.

Melissa, a teen, volunteered to pray, and a young man, sitting with his back to me, removed his hat.  (I am old enough to be impressed.)  The prayer was sweet and sincere.

We were directed upstairs to the sanctuary area.  It was an old, yet proud, room with hardwood floors, plaster walls, an ancient piano, and this sign on the side wall.  Attendance the previous Sunday: 10.  Money collected: $101.00.  Think about that.  Some pastor, every week, prepares a sermon for 10 people.  One of those 10 probably leads worship.  But they continue, week after week, to do God’s work. Wow!

Submitted photo.

Francine was a huge part of this church’s survival.  As it turned out, she also, for 27 years, had made cookies for the Blood Bank, and this, my final day “selling” my books in their third store, also was the beneficiary of her benevolence.  She was the one who served cider and her cookies to patrons…the same patrons who avoided me at all costs.  Still, she did her best.  “I want you to meet our visiting author who has come all the way from Kansas,” she said, proudly. “I’ve bought five of her books, four as presents.  I’m on Chapter five of her book, and it’s great.”  I later told her that I needed to hire her as my agent.

We need more Christians like Francine, people who are willing to do whatever it takes to help others succeed.  It wasn’t about numbers.  Every single person she met deserved to be valued.  I left Iowa, not with many book sales, but with clear understanding why I had gone there: to know that God wants my faith to grow.  As usual, He worked in ways I never expected.

Agenda of the Uniontown City Council for Nov. 14

The Uniontown City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on November 14 at city hall.

 

Attachments:

11-23 Informational items

2023 Financials-October

 

___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of October 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

Motion by ____________, Second by ___________, Approved _______ to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance and job duties of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ______.

 

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

 

 

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

 

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Hartman –

Councilwoman Kelly –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

Street project –

 

Mural Grant –

 

Placemaking Project –

 

Pond Project –

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council Pay Ordinance –

 

Procurement Policy –

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on October 10

10, 2023 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Josh Hartman, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Danny Taylor, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Region H Multi-Hazard, Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan – Clerk Johnson communicated with Bourbon County Emergency Management that we adopted resolution to continue in June, 2022, and sent updates to the city’s portion of the plan.  There has been no acknowledgement of the communication.  She will followup.

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties matters exception, KSA 4319-(b)(4), in order to discuss economic development that pertains to private financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, the open meeting to resume at 7:20, include Sally Johnson.

 

Open meeting resumed at 7:20PM.  No action taken.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

None

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger present the September 2023 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $385,053.49, Receipts $46,930.23, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $33,645.50, Checking Account Closing Balance $395,312.22. Bank Statement Balance $404,186.79, including Checking Account Interest of $82.69, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $8,874.57, Reconciled Balance $395,312.22.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,433.01, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $19,939.88, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $33,710.66, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $482,395.77. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $713.64, and Utility CDs $682.57 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,396.21.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of September 2023, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  September Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; for Total Transfers of $3,026.00.  Net Income for the month of September $10,258.73, Year-to-Date Net Income $51,760.25.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $90,189.41 (73.8%), Expenditures $84,841.97 (53.0%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $28,217.64 (76.5%), Expenditures $23,385.57 (56.8%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $109,050.40 (69.6%), Expenditures $98,075.55 (43.6%); General Fund YTD Revenue $150,127.90 (100.2%), Expenditures $120,383.02 (65.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,100.03 (81.8%), Expenditures $3,713.22 (31.8%).  The October 2023 estimated payables in the amount of $35,838.69 were presented.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda as amended:

  • Minutes of September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Superintendent Rich on vacation.

 

Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan reported that he hasn’t seen any progress yet on 404 Washington, they have until December 1 to complete exterior.  The dead tree at 505 Wall has been removed.  201 Fulton, 303 Third, 401 Sherman, 201 Franklin, 307 Washington, and 306 Washington grass/weeds were discussed.  Coyan will talk to or send letters as needed.  Clerk Johnson will get contact information for 201 Fulton and 201 Franklin for him.  There are broken limbs hanging in a tree on the easement between 406 and 408 Fulton.

 

Clerk Johnson reported on the KRWA webinar she attended regarding Lead Service Line Inventory and workshop on Alcohol Beverage Control.  She also handed out information on PFAS class action suit and Cybersecurity.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilman Hartman – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – would like council salary put on agenda next month.  Clerk Johnson is to present a draft ordinance on amount and regulations for council pay.

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – nothing

 

OLD BUSINESS

Electrical in Park – 30AMP outlets have been requested for use for food trucks not during an event.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to set the fee for use of 30AMP outlets at $15

 

Street project – contractor will be in town October 12 to visit with Rich about the project and plan to begin on October 13.  Council asked to have procurement policy on next month’s agenda to review and amended, if needed.

 

Mural Grant – we have received the second payment from grant.

 

Placemaking Project – Blue Cross Blue Shield will be sending us the grant application that has to be filled out online.  Multi-use of the court was discussed.  Specs for the project for bid request was discussed.  Johnson will draw up bid invitation, have reviewed,

and then sent out to area contractors.

 

Pond Project – signed contract has been received.  We can request bids.  They do not have to be sealed bids.  Johnson will order the weed barrier needed.  Weeds coming through current weed barrier was discussed.  Johnson will ask Don George, KDWPT, what herbicide is acceptable.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Messaging System – council reviewed the information on several different systems and will not pursue at this time.

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:39PM

2024 KS State Parks Permits/Campsite Reservations Will Go On Sale in December

Annual Permits, 2024 Campsite Reservations for Kansas State Parks Coming Soon

SHAWNEE – Whether you’ve had your eye on a waterfront cabin, are slowly working through a state park “bucket list,” or simply want to break in that new tent you got as a birthday present – there are three important dates coming up that Kansas State Park visitors won’t want to miss!

Beginning December 1, 2023, the following annual permits for Kansas State Parks will go on sale online, at state park offices and at license vendor locations:

  • Annual Vehicle Permit – $25
  • Annual Vehicle Permit (Senior/Disabled Kansas Resident) – $13.75
  • Unconventional Vehicle Permit – $52.50 (Purchase at state park offices.)
  • Annual Camping Permit – $202.50 (If purchased prior to April 1 or after September 30. $252.50 if purchased between April 1 and September 30. Discount permit, a $10/night discount on camping for the calendar year.)
  • 14-day Camping Permit – $112.50 (Discount permit, a $10/night discount on camping for up to 14 nights; nights do not have to be consecutive.)

Beginning December 8, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST, campsite reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31) will open for the following Kansas State Parks:

  • Cedar Bluff, Cheney, Kanopolis, Meade, Milford, Perry, Pomona, Prairie Dog, Sandhills, Tuttle Creek), and (Note: Tuttle Creek River Pond and Riley campground may be reserved online from April 1 thru November 30.)

Beginning December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST, campsite reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31) will open for the remaining Kansas State Parks:

  • Clinton, Crawford, Cross Timbers, Eisenhower, El Dorado, Elk City, Fall River, Glen Elder, Hillsdale, Historic Lake Scott, Lovewell, and Wilson.

Parkgoers who want to have the best chances possible of being able to reserve a campsite for a desired date(s) during prime season should:

  1. Familiarize themselves with CampItKS.com or ReserveAmerica.com
  2. Ensure they have a seamless login with an existing complete profile or create a new account for customers brand new to either website.
  3. Download the CampItKS mobile app for access on-the-go
  4. And, mark down the aforementioned launch dates for permit sales and 2024 reservations.

To view a complete list of state parks in Kansas – including maps and lists of amenities – visit ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks.

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Ascension Via Christi Hospital Earns National Distinction

Ascension Via Christi, Pittsburg, Ks. Submitted photo.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg earns Leapfrog ‘A’ for safety

 

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023, a national distinction that recognizes hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.

 

“Receiving this recognition is truly a testament to the professionalism, dedication to safe patient care and the skills of our nurses, techs, medical staff and associates in our support staff,” says Drew Talbott, hospital president.

 

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated annually in the fall and spring.

 

“I appreciate every single one of our associates and medical staff and am thankful for the collaboration and teamwork that led us to achieve such an impactful recognition,” says Talbott.

 

To see details of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg’s grade and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

 

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About Ascension Via Christi

In Kansas, Ascension Via Christi operates seven hospitals and nearly 80 other sites of care and employs approximately 6,200 associates. In FY2023, Ascension Via Christi provided more than $65 million in community benefit programs. Serving Kansas for more than 135 years, Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the leading non-profit and Catholic health system in the U.S., operating more than 2,600 sites of care – including 145 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities – in 19 states. Visit www.ascension.org.

The Artificers Holiday Open House Shopping Event!

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The Artificers Holiday Open House Shopping Event!

We are offering 10% off all Gallery, and 20% off select artists as well!

Come in and see us for our open house! We will have holiday snacks and savings!

Drawings!

Enter to win one of two free Walk-in Ornament Class tonight!!

(One adult class, and one kids class vouchers)

Come in and personalize ornaments in one of our Walk-in Classes!

Adult walk-in Class is November 16th and ends at 8pm! The kids walk-in Class is the 18th and goes from 11am-5pm!

Mark on your Calendar…

Annual Christmas Show Event

Bourbon County Unofficial Write-In Report

Submitted by Jennifer Hawkins, Bourbon County Clerk.

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

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Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes

CITY COMMISSION FORT SCOTT (Vote for 3)

 

Tracy Dancer 500
Matthew Wells 489
Dyllon Olson 363
Joshua Baseley 304
Harold “Pete” Allen 304
Edwin Woellhof 260
Margaret P. Cummings 257
Janice Allen 173
Barbara Ann Rawlins 134
Write-in 14
Write-in 6
Write-in 1
[Write-in] Chad Cosens 3
[Write-in] Aaron Malone 2
[Write-in] Joseph Kaveh 2
[Write-in] Bluto 1
[Write-in] Brad Makin 1
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 1
[Write-in] Deb McCoy 1
[Write-in] Elmer Fudd 1
[Write-in] James Spears 1
[Write-in] James W. Dean 1
[Write-in] Johnathan Bowman 1
[Write-in] Kevin W. Davidson 1
[Write-in] Minnie Mouse 1
[Write-in] Olive Oil 1
[Write-in] Scott Hunsaker 1
[Write-in] Skitch Allen 1
[Write-in] Tiffnie Spears 1

BRONSON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)

 

Michael Stewart 44

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

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Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
Write-in 27
Write-in 19
Write-in 1
[Write-in] Christy O’Brien 20
[Write-in] Kayla Greenway 18
[Write-in] Ellen Harper 2
[Write-in] John Stokes 2
[Write-in] Kelly Perry 2
[Write-in] David Elliott 1
[Write-in] Doris Decker 1
[Write-in] Terry Johnston 1

FULTON MAYOR (Vote for 1)

 

Write-in 32
[Write-in] Misty Adams 16
[Write-in] Pedro Morillo 14
[Write-in] Chris Anderson 2

FULTON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 5)

 

Write-in 31
Write-in 31
Write-in 29
Write-in 29
Write-in 28
[Write-in] Lawrence Paddock 29
[Write-in] Ronald Marsh 25
[Write-in] Stephanie Smith 20
[Write-in] Steve Doucet 18
[Write-in] Martin Becerra 16
[Write-in] Pedro Morillo 12
[Write-in] Randy Beckford 12
[Write-in] Karen Paddock 11
[Write-in] Caleb Jackson 2
[Write-in] Daryl Adams 1

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

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Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Laurie Daly  
[Write-in] Robert Durbin  

UNIONTOWN CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)

 

Danea Esslinger 70
Write-in 21
Write-in 17
Write-in 0
[Write-in] Bradley Stewart 16
[Write-in] Mary Pemberton 15
[Write-in] Kyle Knight 2
[Write-in] Bill Griffin 1
[Write-in] Bill Marlow 1
[Write-in] Frank Johnson 1
[Write-in] Josh Hartman 1
[Write-in] Mary Pillion 1

REDFIELD CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)

 

L.D. Morrison 17
Brandy Corriston 16
Write-in 9
Write-in 0
Write-in 0
[Write-in] Mel Hunt 4
[Write-in] Jeff Reed 2
[Write-in] Jeff Beerbower 1
[Write-in] Kody Graham 1
[Write-in] Rick Graham 1

MAPLETON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)

 

Write-in 12
Write-in 7
Write-in 6
[Write-in] Michael Hueston 6
[Write-in] Nate Burton 5

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

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Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Taylor Northcutt 5
[Write-in] Woody Brown 5
[Write-in] Alice Meyric 1
[Write-in] David Holl 1
[Write-in] John Ross 1
[Write-in] Mike Blevins Sr. 1

USO 234 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)

 

James Wood 1,012
Joe Wimmer 463
Scott Center 181
Write-in 13
[Write-in] Rob Hassig 2
[Write-in] Arthur Houser 1
[Write-in] Bert 1
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 1
[Write-in] Danny Brown 1
[Write-in] Donald Trump 1
[Write-in] Lindsay Hill 1
[Write-in] Michael Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Phil Jackson 1
[Write-in] Quick Draw 1
[Write-in] William Dean 1
[Write-in] Invalid 1

USO 234 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)

 

Mike Miles 1,392
Write-in 56
[Write-in] Anyone Else 3
[Write-in] Danny Brown 3
[Write-in] Emily Hill 3
[Write-in] Mickey Mouse 3
[Write-in] Joe Wimmer 2
[Write-in] Kellye Barrows 2

 

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Martha Jane Gentry 2
[Write-in] Aaron Judy 1
[Write-in] Aaron Malone 1
[Write-in] Amy Hixon 1
[Write-in] Anne Dare 1
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 1
[Write-in] Chad Cosens 1
[Write-in] Danny Brown Jr. 1
[Write-in] Don Wood 1
[Write-in] Donald Trump 1
[Write-in] Doug Hurd 1
[Write-in] Doug Ropp 1
[Write-in] Earnie 1
[Write-in] Gary Floyd 1
[Write-in] Gerald Hart 1
[Write-in] Harold Martin 1
[Write-in] Jason Gorman 1
[Write-in] John Doe 1
[Write-in] John Kerr 1
[Write-in] Justin Meeks 1
[Write-in] Kevin Allen 1
[Write-in] Lisa Ward 1
[Write-in] Matt Noll 1
[Write-in] Matthew Park 1
[Write-in] Mike Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Nick Barrows 1
[Write-in] Norm Nation 1
[Write-in] Payton Coyan 1
[Write-in] Scott Center 1
[Write-in] Tom Davis 1
[Write-in] Tom Dick 1
[Write-in] Tracy Altic 1
[Write-in] Invalid 7

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes

USO 234 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)

 

Doug Hurd 833
Aaron Judy 715
Robert Harrington 117
Write-in 10
[Write-in] Blank 1
[Write-in] Count Von Count 1
[Write-in] Donald Duck 1
[Write-in] Doug Ropp 1
[Write-in] Joe Blow 1
[Write-in] Kent Aiken 1
[Write-in] Michael Donahue Jr. 1
[Write-in] Michael Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Tom Gorman 1
[Write-in] Invalid 1

USO 234 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)

 

Stewart Gulager 863
Payton Coyan 771
Write-in 13
[Write-in] Aaron Judy 1
[Write-in] Big Bird 1
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 1
[Write-in] Charles Russell 1
[Write-in] Donald Trump 1
[Write-in] Goofy 1
[Write-in] James W. Dean 1
[Write-in] Michael Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Mike Leachner 1
[Write-in] Mike Loyde 1
[Write-in] Robert Hassig 1
[Write-in] Tom Gorman 1
[Write-in] Blank 1

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes

USO 235 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)

 

Troy Couchman 444
Write-in 23
[Write-in] Shawn Pritchett 4
[Write-in] Dane Clayton 2
[Write-in] Barry McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] Chad Holt 1
[Write-in] Chad McKinnis 1
[Write-in] Clint Walker 1
[Write-in] David Elliott 1
[Write-in] Kaley Blythe 1
[Write-in] Mike Hueston 1
[Write-in] Nelson Blythe 1
[Write-in] Rhonda Hoener 1
[Write-in] Ryan Demott 1
[Write-in] Serena McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Seth Martin 1
[Write-in] Troy Couchman 1
[Write-in] Blank 3

USO 235 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)

 

Rhonda Hoener 465
Write-in 24
[Write-in] Edward Ramsey 3
[Write-in] Barry McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Blake Reed 1
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] Chad Holt 1
[Write-in] Dale Griffiths 1
[Write-in] Jason Koch 1
[Write-in] Jason Sutterby 1
[Write-in] John Speer Sr. 1

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Kaley Blythe 1
[Write-in] Kelsey Blythe 1
[Write-in] Kody Graham 1
[Write-in] Matt Kelly 1
[Write-in] Micky Mouse 1
[Write-in] Randy McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Rhonda Hoener 1
[Write-in] Seth Martin 1
[Write-in] Travis M. Stewart 1
[Write-in] Will Bishop 1
[Write-in] Blank 3

USO 235 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)

 

Seth Martin 272
Kolby Stock 270
Write-in 7
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] Chad Holt 1
[Write-in] David Elliott 1
[Write-in] Lee Belle Blythe 1
[Write-in] Mike Hueston 1
[Write-in] Penelope Blythe 1
[Write-in] Seth Martin 1

USO 235 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)

 

Matt Kelly 298
Josh Hartman 241
Write-in 8
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] David Elliott 1
[Write-in] Josh Marlow 1
[Write-in] Kody Graham 1
[Write-in] Mark Hartman 1
[Write-in] Nelson Blythe 1

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Tony Bradbury  
[Write-in] Blank  

USD 248 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)

 

Henry Ashbacher 0
Write-in 0

USD 248 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)

 

Roger L Breneman 0
Write-in 0

USD 248 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)

 

David M Goble 0
Write-in 0

USD 248 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)

 

Lori Susann Johnson 0
Write-in 0

USD 346 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)

 

Max Krull 21
Write-in 2
[Write-in] Martin Harvey 2

USD 346 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)

 

Brent Paddock 23
Write-in 1
[Write-in] Shelley Collette 1

SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT (Vote for 2)

 

Trent Johnson 1,569
Deb Lust 1,284
Write-in 30
Write-in 6
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 2
[Write-in] Eric Knechtel 2
[Write-in] John Doe 2
[Write-in] Brandon Whisenhunt 1
[Write-in] Brat Holder 1

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] Chris Anderson 1
[Write-in] Denise Powell 1
[Write-in] Don Woods 1
[Write-in] Donald Trump 1
[Write-in] Jamie Holeman 1
[Write-in] Janice Allen 1
[Write-in] Jasmine Blythe 1
[Write-in] Joe Kaveh 1
[Write-in] John Dykstra 1
[Write-in] John Ericson 1
[Write-in] Justin Fountain 1
[Write-in] Kody Graham 1
[Write-in] Michael Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Mighty Mouse 1
[Write-in] Mike Donahue Jr. 1
[Write-in] Oscar 1
[Write-in] Pop Eye 1
[Write-in] Randy McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Serena McAnulty 1
[Write-in] T. Allen 1
[Write-in] Invalid 7

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Vote for 3)

 

Rhonda Bailey 1,405
Douglas Ropp 1,242
Chad McKinnis 869
Josh Jones 694
David Elliott 650
Roberta M. “Bert” Lewis 552
Robert Nelson 474
Kirk Hart 380
Write-in 18
Write-in 4

 

Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023                                                                                                                       Nov 9, 2023

2:48:28 PM

Statement of Votes Cast

Choice Votes
Write-in 1
[Write-in] Batman 1
[Write-in] Brat Holder 1
[Write-in] Brian Powell 1
[Write-in] Bugs Bunny 1
[Write-in] Clark Kent 1
[Write-in] Deanne Wise 1
[Write-in] Deb McCoy 1
[Write-in] Denise Powell 1
[Write-in] Grover 1
[Write-in] James W. Dean 1
[Write-in] Joker 1
[Write-in] Jordan McDermed 1
[Write-in] Joseph Kaveh 1
[Write-in] Judy Earp 1
[Write-in] Kelsey Blythe 1
[Write-in] Kevin Allen 1
[Write-in] Kody Graham 1
[Write-in] Michael Hoyt 1
[Write-in] Randy McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Robin 1
[Write-in] Serena McAnulty 1
[Write-in] Invalid 2

USO 235 PROPOSITION 1 (Vote for 1)

 

No 358
Yes 227

USO 235 PROPOSITION 2 (Vote for 1)

 

No 377
Yes 210

 

Kansas Tourism Grant Awarded to Lowell Milken Center

Lowell Milken Center Announces Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism and the Kansas Department of Commerce

 

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung  Heroes received a $6,000 Attraction Development grant from Kansas Tourism! The grant will be used for new panels for unsung hero Cristine Grant, who was a national voice in the fight for gender equity in sports, and unsung hero Susan LaFleche, the first Native American doctor. The grant will also be used for a re-development of museum kiosks.

 

 

 

Kansas Tourism: The mission of the Kansas Tourism Division is to inspire travel to and throughout Kansas, and to maximize the positive impacts that tourism has on our state and local communities. The vision of Kansas Tourism is a better quality of life for all Kansans through a strong travel industry and economic prosperity, ensuring all travelers feel welcome and are provided the resources to create awe-inspiring experiences.

 

 

About the Lowell Milken Center: The Lowell Milken Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes.

 

 

 

Made in Kansas Program Showcases Products

Commerce Announces First ‘Made in Kansas’ Participants

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce to help promote Kansas manufacturers to customers across Kansas and around the globe.

The Made in Kansas program is designed to showcase Kansas-made products and provide those companies with a verified stamp of assurance for use in promotional activities. Participation is free. To join the Made in Kansas program, a business must utilize manufacturing in the production process and meet one additional criterion:

  • More than half the components come from Kansas
  • Final assembly takes place in Kansas
  • Kansas-headquartered company includes design and/or engineering functions

“Some of the finest products in the world are made right here in Kansas, but the world might not know that yet,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “This initiative highlights first-class manufacturers that contribute significantly to their local communities as well as the overall state economy.”

Commerce established the program to create a tangible means for companies to communicate that their products are made in Kansas. Certified program partner manufacturers have access to the exclusive Made in Kansas seal to feature on packaging, products and promotional materials.

“Having a Made in Kansas logo on products lets customers know they are purchasing excellence, reliability and consistency,” Program Manager Corrie Ann Campbell said. “Our manufacturers embody the Kansas work ethic, which is honed by more than 160 years of pioneering spirit and commitment to workmanship.”

The first manufacturers that have been accepted as Made in Kansas Program participants are:

Kansas manufacturers are encouraged to take advantage of the program and proudly display their entrepreneurism and ingenuity for the rest of the world to see. For more information about the Made in Kansas program and its partner companies, click here.

About the Kansas Department of Commerce:

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.

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