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FS Planning Commissions Meets April 19
The Fort Scott Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 19th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to consider a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 10 N. National Avenue to allow first floor residential living.
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be made available via the City’s you tube channel at City of Fort Scott.
Obituary of Raymond McIntosh
Raymond Claude McIntosh, age 83, was born at home, December 9, 1937, in Freedom Township, Bourbon County, Kansas, and died April 10, 2021. He died in a car crash returning to Buffalo, KS where he lived.
He married (1), Ida Rae Staten, December 18, 1959 in Pleasanton, KS, later divorcing. Their 4 sons were: Donald Ray and Daniel Dean, both of Bourbon Co., KS; David Scott and Debbie of Buffalo, KS and Cecil Earl of Phoenix, AZ. Raymond married (2), Delores Elaine “Hamilton” Owen, June 18, 1994. She brought to the marriage three children: Janet Sue Owen, Jeff Ronald Owen and Jack Allen Owen. Raymond was especially close to Jack Owen and his son.
Raymond was a high school graduate of Blue Mound, KS High School and took many educational and technical classes through the years. He was known to read advanced math books in his leisure. His intelligence, love of music, keen insights and love of all animals greatly impressed those around him, though he was a bit of a recluse. Raymond held various jobs (selling sewing machines, building boats and farm work) before his long-term job with the prison system of Phoenix, AZ. He then moved to the Los Angeles area of CA, building bridges, and finally worked with the Water Dept. of Buffalo, KS. Raymond was a member of the Carpenters Union of St. Louis-Kansas City.
He is survived by his first wife and their four children and two stepchildren of the second wife; many grandchildren and nieces and nephews; his brother: Gary McIntosh of Iola, KS and his sister: Linda Lou Heidner of Lawrence, KS and his first cousin of Mapleton, KS: Edith “Chaplin” Post and Howard. Passing before him were his brothers and a sister: Robert Louis, Richard Earl; William Edwin and Patricia Ellen Schwepker; and his parents: Nora Ellen Atherton and Earl Edwin McIntosh; and first cousins: Iren, Charlie, George and Cecil Chaplin. At life’s end, Raymond’s dog, Ellie, who survived the accident, was his constant companion. He will be greatly missed.
Cremation has occurred and a Graveside Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. May 1, 2021, at the Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott, Kansas. Memorials should be directed to, ‘Your Community Foundation’ for the benefit of animals (a special account established by Raymond); Box 44, Iola, KS 66749, or 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.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 13-14
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 15
USD234 News Release
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, April 12, 2021
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, April 12, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes
B. Bills and Claims
C. Payroll – March 11, 2021 – $1,410,272.92
D. Financial Report
E. Activity fund accounts
F. Parent/Teacher Conference statistics
G. KASB Membership Renewal with Season Pass and Legal Assistance Fund Contract Renewal for 2021-22
H. Employee Recognition Reception – May 10 – 5:00 p.m. – Fort Scott Middle School Commons
Students from the Fort High School Drama and Thespians Department gave a presentation.
Patrons spoke during the public forum section.
Reports were given by the following:
· Brenda Hill, KNEA President
· Administrators’ written reports
· Dalaina Smith, Academic Director
· Ted Hessong, Superintendent
· Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk
The board acknowledged receipt of negotiations lists for 2021-22. There was a Return-to
School Plan discussion. Board members received a Roof Inspection Report. In addition, the board heard a Summer Projects Report from Daniel Koppa, Facilities Director.
Board members approved the following:
· Community in Schools Renewal for 2021-22
· Southeast Kansas Gear Up Program
· Technology purchase
· Concrete bids – RII Concrete Construction
· Early retirement payout
· Purchase of two smaller buses
· Health insurance waivers of $456.96 for the entire 2020-21 school year
· Federal Fiscal Procedures and Policy
· Contract for Provision of Educational Services Specialized Learning
· Summit Truck Group estimate on bus repair
Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.
The board approved the following employment matters:
A. Retirement of Pam Williams, Winfield Scott teacher aide, effective June 1, 2021
B. Retirement of Tom Lancaster, bus driver, effective April 1, 2021
C. Resignation of J. P. “Phil” Hammons as USD 234 Treasurer, effective March 5, 2021
D. Resignation of Joy McGhee, Winfield Scott Principal, effective at the end of the 2020-21 contract year
E. Resignation of Tammy Grimes, Eugene Ware speech paraprofessional, effective April 3, 2021
F. Resignation of Dillon Duffy, middle school four-hour paraprofessional, effective March 29, 2021
G. Termination of Gary Floyd, middle school paraprofessional, effective March 29, 2021
H. Transfer of Clint Heffern, high school social studies/physical education teacher, to the additional high school physical education teacher position for the 2021-22 school year
I. Leave of absence for Carrie Southwell, Eugene Ware third grade teacher, for the 2021-22 school year
J. Clarification of contract for Stephanie Flanner, elementary behavior specialist
K. Employment of Scott Kimble as high school principal for the 2021-22 school year
L. Employment of Sarah Dunivan as the Winfield Scott music teacher for the 2021-22 school year
M. Employment of Michael Casner as high school industrial technology teacher for the 2021-22 school year
N. Employment of Ashley Wilcox as Winfield Scott technology teacher for the 2021-22 school year
O. Employment of Susan Carnes as Eugene Ware speech paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
P. Employment of Sabrina Cady as a middle school four-hour paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
Q. Employment of Nina Merriman-Reed as a middle school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year
R. Employment of Rhonda Dawson as USD 234 Treasurer
S. Employment of Fort Scott High School licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
T. Employment of Fort Scott Middle School licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
U. Employment of Eugene Ware Elementary licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
V. Employment of Winfield Scott Elementary licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
W. Employment of Fort Scott Preschool Center licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
X. Employment of special services/technology licensed personnel for the 2021-22 school year
Y. Resignation of Allison Gorman as high school head girls’ tennis coach, effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
Z. Employment of Terra Kegler as high school head volleyball coach for the 2021-22 school year
AA. Resignation of Courtenay Slinkard, high school English teacher, effective at end of the 2020-21 school year
AB. Addition of a full-time high school agriculture education teacher position for the 2021-22 school year
AC. Employment of Margaret Marino as a Winfield Scott special education teacher for the 2021-22 school year
The board adjourned.
Bourbon County Commission Minutes of April 6
April 6, 2021 Tuesday 9:00 am
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Commissioners Oharah and Harris present, (Commissioner Beth arrived at 9:20) the County Counselor and the County Clerk present.
Also present were the following: (some were present for a portion of the meeting and some were present for the entire meeting), Jason Silvers with the Fort Scott Tribune, Jeremy Frazier, Susan Bancroft and Nancy Van Etten.
Lynne made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, Jim seconded and all approved and signed the minutes.
Eric Bailey previously received a request to move an oversized load on the County roads; he said he has the insurance paperwork from this requestor and that Justin Meeks had reviewed and approved it. Lynne made a motion to approve the moving permit, Jim seconded and the motion passed.
Eric Bailey reported that they have finished capping the C&D at the Landfill.
Eric reported three trees had fallen across the road last week, which they have pushed off of the side of the road.
Eric said they hope to be crushing at the Beth Quarry by the last part of the week.
Eric reported that the burner on the oil tank quit, but the part has been ordered for repairs. He said they are working on repairs to the laydown machine.
Eric reported the low water crossing at 60th & Grand had given out, he said engineer Frank Young is involved and they are putting in temporary culverts there.
Eric asked Jim Harris about the crossing at 115th & Range to the north; Jim suggesting asking Frank Young to pull the review of this crossing.
Eric briefly discussed the windfarm project; he said the contractors are 13% complete on capping the roads and said they are working on 40th & 50th and at 39 & Cavalry Road. He said weight limit signs have been put up at a few crossings.
Continue reading Bourbon County Commission Minutes of April 6
DEADLINE TODAY 4/14 FOR Chamber of Commerce AWARD NOMINATIONS!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Fort Scott Christian Heights School on April 15
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 14
2021 Cruise Night Online Auction
Tri-Valley’s signature event, Cruise Night, is an annual fundraiser for our organization. The event includes dinner, drinks, music, and silent and live auctions. For 2021, we are holding an online event. Please join us April 12th – April 15th as we hold our first online auction. Come back often to check your bids!
CRUISE NIGHT 2021 Online Auction
DATE: April 12th – 15th, 2021
LOCATION: Online Auction
DETAILS:
Due to Covid-19, we have decided to switch things up for 2021. Instead of an in-person event, we are holding an online auction. In 2022, we return to our normal fun-filled in-person event.
“Cruise Night ” is a fun filled evening that includes dinner, music, door prizes, and both live and silent auctions. All money raised from the evening goes toward our mission of providing quality and affordable homes as well as aid in the delivery of services to our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the counties of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson in Southeast Kansas.
With state funding dwindling, fundraising events like Cruise Night are essential to keeping our services and clients thriving. We hope to raise more than $25,000 each year through this event and the proceeds will be used to provide quality and affordable housing for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Through fundraising efforts, the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation has been able to build six homes, acquire three homes and a duplex, as well as renovate properties as the needs arise in Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson counites. In January 2020, the Foundation expanded services into Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, and Wilson counties. . Our thirteen houses are now “home” to 61 of our neighbors with I/DD. Please join us for the 2020 event and help us further our mission of belonging!
A Few Auction Items
– Unique photos of Fort Scott Historical Site
– Autographed NCIS New Orleans Script
– Wine Connoisseur Baskets
– plus many, many more unique items.
2021 CRUISE NIGHT SPONSORS
Kansas Workforce Development Improvement Begins
Governor Kelly’s Advantage Kansas Coordinating Council Holds First Meeting on Improving Workforce Development in Kansas
TOPEKA – The Advantage Kansas Coordinating Council held its first meeting Monday, officially beginning its work to implement Governor Laura Kelly’s vision of Kansas having the best educated, most skilled workforce in the Midwest.
The Governor signed an Executive Order in March establishing the Advantage Kansas Coordinating Council, which creates a statewide forum for crafting policy and legislative proposals aimed at workforce development.
“This council will align our education system with the needs of business and industry to build the robust pipeline of skilled workers needed to ensure we don’t fall behind in a constantly-evolving economy,” Governor Kelly said. “We must invest in our children and our businesses to create opportunities for all Kansans.”
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Council committed itself to the Governor’s 5-year vision of being the best in the Midwest in three key areas:
- Post-secondary readiness and success;
- Preparation for high-wage, high-demand, high-skilled, critical need occupations and;
- Business expansion, attraction, and retention.
The Council reviewed findings surrounding Kansas’s economic competitiveness from the state’s new economic development strategy, the Framework for Growth. After assessing the state’s existing advantages and areas for growth, the Council delved into educational attainment data in Kansas, identifying information gaps and metrics to assess growth in workforce development opportunities like apprenticeships, certifications, and more. The group concluded the meeting by organizing itself into three workgroups, each focused on one of three priority areas identified by the Governor:
- The Jump Start Kansas team will work on post-secondary readiness and success, helping to improve work based and applied learning opportunities in the state;
- The Talent Ready Kansas team will focus on preparation for high-wage, high-demand,, high-skilled, critical need occupations in Kansas, working to expand apprenticeship programs and increasing industry preparation in higher-education;
- The Opportunity Kansas team will center its work on business expansion, attraction, and retention, helping to make Kansas the best place to live, invest, and grow.
The Advantage Kansas Council will meet monthly, with the next full-council meeting scheduled for May 12th. All meetings will be streamed live and notice will be posted via Public Square. Members of the public can view the meeting on the Board of Regent’s YouTube page here and access the meeting documents here.
Governor Kelly appointed the following members:
- Alan Cobb, Topeka, Co-Chair
- Shelly Kiblinger, Cherryvale, Co-Chair
- Vijay Ramasamy, Topeka, Governor’s Office Representative
- Dr. Cindy Lane, Kansas City, Governor’s Office Representative
- Ann Mah, Topeka, State Board of Education Representative
- Jean Clifford, Garden City, State Board of Education Representative
- Dr. Randy Watson, McPherson, KS Commissioner of Education
- Dr. Blake Flanders, Topeka, President and CEO of KBOR
- Trent Armbrust, Manhattan, KS Department of Commerce
- Matt Lindsey, Lawrence, Kansas Independent Colleges Association
- Becky Wolfe, Augusta, Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas
- Bob Hale, Kansas City, Organized Labor Association Representative