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Gordmans Supports Breast Cancer Research
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. which is why Gordmans, as part of the Stage community of stores, is renewing its pledge to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).
We are asking everyone to take an active role to help advance the world’s most promising research again this year by donating to BCRF. Gordmans will donate $1 for the first 10,000 guests who use the hashtag #ipinkican on Gordmans’ Facebook or Instagram pages. Gordmans guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase specially designed reusable shopping bags featuring supportive sayings such as strongHER and #ipinkican. Gordmans will donate $2 for the purchase of each of these bags to BCRF. Additionally, guests are encouraged to make a monetary pledge to the cause at checkout in their local Gordmans store or online at gordmans.com, and 100% of the donation will be made to BCRF.
With the help and generosity of our guests, the Stage community of stores has raised over $700,000 for BCRF since 2014 and over $1 million since 2004. These donations have fueled nearly 24,000 hours of breast cancer research and, during 2018, we raised enough money to fund a full year of research under a grant named The Stage Community Counts Award.
BCRF has selected Powel Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, to receive the 2019 Stage Community Counts Award. Dr. Brown’s area of focus is Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer, which makes up 10-15% of all breast cancer diagnoses. The funding helps find better treatments for TNBC and prevent its spread.
“Stage is making a tangible impact in saving lives by partnering with BCRF, the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the country,” said Myra Biblowit, CEO and president of BCRF. “Their support allows us to propel research forward, faster.”
“We are proud to support BCRF and the critical research that it sponsors in the search for a cure.” said Michael Glazer, president and CEO of Stage. “Breast cancer is a disease that has touched all of us, our communities and our guests in some way. We invite Gordmans guests to join us in funding another Research HERo to help end breast cancer.”
“The Stage Community Counts Award has a significant role in advancing our efforts to find novel treatments to reduce the incidence of invasive breast cancer,” said Dr. Brown. “My colleagues at MD Anderson and I are incredibly grateful to Stage and BCRF for supporting innovative research aimed at making a difference for breast cancer patients and their families around the world.”
BCRF Needs Your Support Because:
- One in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
- Over 250,000 women will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone, and more than 40,000 women will die from the disease.
- There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, all of whom have benefited from the power of research.
Go to gordmans.com to find a store near you or to donate online.
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About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values on apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. The Company operates in 42 states through 624 BEALLS, GOODY’S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES, and STAGE specialty department stores and 158 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com.
About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being the end of breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and metastasis. This year, BCRF has awarded $66 million in grants to support the work of nearly 275 scientists at leading medical and academic institutions across 14 countries, making BCRF the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. BCRF is also the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. Visit www.bcrf.org to learn more.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 9
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 8
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Department of Revenue extends corporate tax filing deadline
TOPEKA – The Department of Revenue is giving Kansas corporations more time to file returns due to the complexity of the 2017 Federal Tax Reform legislation.
Corporations filing Kansas tax returns will have an additional 30 days with no penalty, making the new deadline November 15. While the extension applies to filing corporate returns, it does not correspond to the deadline for corporate tax payments, which are required to be submitted on the 15th day of the fourth month following the end of the corporation’s tax year.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed the landscape of tax law for corporations, and the extra time is designed to give corporate filers more time to ensure accuracy and compliance with the new law.
The extension applies to 2018 corporate income tax returns filed by November 15, or within an additional month for an extended 2018 corporate income tax return for corporations that file on a fiscal year basis.
To read the full notice, go to: https://ksrevenue.org/taxnotices/notice19-05.pdf
For additional questions, please contact the Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Assistance Center at 785-368-8222.
FSNHS Candlelight Tour Ticket
Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Its 38th Annual Candlelight Tour
Be an Active Part of History
December 6 and 7, 2019, Fort Scott National Historic Site will present its 38th Annual Candlelight Tour.
Tours on December 6 will begin at 6:30 pm and leave every 15 minutes until 9 pm. On Saturday, December 7, the tours will start at 5 pm with the final tour leaving at 8:45 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 1st and are available by calling the Fort at 620-223-0310 (with a major credit card) or by stopping by the Visitor Center on Old Fort Blvd.
They are $8.00 per person and non-refundable, children 5 and under are free.
It is recommended that you get your tickets early for your choice of tour times as this event frequently sells out. Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and the terrain, as they will be outside and on sidewalks.
1,000 candle lanterns illuminate the site and 100 reenactors (including you) bring the fort to life.
“This year’s tour will include the audience in the tour stops. It will feature six stops around the site beginning with the enlistment and ending with reassignment of release from service, where the fort’s buildings were sold to the public two years after the U.S. Army abandoned Fort Scott,” said Betty Boyko, Superintendent, Fort Scott National Historic Site. “We encourage everyone to dress up (in modern or period clothes) and step back in time.”
Take the tour under the identity of one of our own Fort Scott soldiers. Enlist in the U.S. Army stationed at the Fort; learn about life on the frontier; the ups and downs of payday; celebrate the holidays 1840’s style; find out how much the officer’s wives appreciate all of your hard work; and after an memorable career, receive your discharge or reassignment stamp. Keep your enlistment card to remember your journey through time.
Fort Scott was an active military post from 1842-1853, which was a time of rapid growth and change in the country. As Fort Scott was being built, the nation grew west, expanding all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
With this growth, Fort Scott changed, the mission of its soldiers changed, their experience changed, the environment changed, and the nation changed. Soldiers at Fort Scott lived their lives to the fullest despite the constant change.
From November 1-March 31, Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, will be open for its winter hours of operation. The site exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
FSCC Trustee Minutes Sept. 16
September 16, 2019 Board of Trustees Minutes, Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701
The see the full report: Board Agenda
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, September 16, 2019
. 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 5:00 DINNER 5:30 ROLL CALL,
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER,
4 A.Comments from the Chair, 4 B.Tax Relief Program Presentation, City of Fort Scott, 4C ONSENT AGENDA, 5 A.Approval of Agenda, 5 B.Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 6, 2019, 6C .Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5A CTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Consideration of Hay Bids for Rodeo Program B.Discussion of Board Meeting Technology C.Approval of Disposal of Student Built Shed D.Consideration of Agreement for Use of Frary Field E.Approval of Resolution to Adopt Interlocal Agreement F.Consideration of Naming of Burris Hall AdditionIT EMS FOR REVIEW A.Letters of Appreciation/CorrespondenceRE PORTS, 63 A.Administrative Updates, 64EX ECUTIVE SESSION, 70 A DJOURNMENT, 71
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: • September 16, 2019: Board Meeting • September 20, 2019: Centennial Celebration Dinner and Band • September 21, 2019: Centennial Celebration Tailgate Party • October 2 – 6, 2019: Gordon Parks Celebration • October 21, 2019: Board Meeting • November 7, 2019: Senior Day • November 18, 2019: Board Meeting • November 25 – 29, 2019: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed • December 10 – 13, 2019: Final Exams • December 16, 2019: Board Meeting • December 23 – January 5, 2020: Winter Break – Campus Closed • January 8 – 10, 2020: In-service • January 13, 2020: Spring Semester begins • January 20, 2020: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Campus Closed • January 27, 2020: Board Meeting • February 17, 2020: Board Meeting • March 16, 2020: Board Meeting • March 23, – 27, 2020: Spring Break – Campus Closed • April 3, 2020: Aggie Day • April 10, 2020: Good Friday – Campus Closed • April 20, 2020: Board Meeting • May 11 – 14, 2020: Final Exams • May 15, 2020: Graduation • May 18, 2020: Board Meeting • May 25, 2020: Memorial Day – Campus Closed • June 15, 2020:
Board Meeting Sincerely, John Bartelsmeyer, Chair Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
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 August 6, 2019.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)Additionsa)Miriam Davis, TRIO Database Manager, effective August 5, 2019 b)Kye Weekley, IT Technician, effective August 9, 2019 c)Marcos DeMateo, Iowa MEP Recruiter, effective August 26, 2019
2) Separations a)Ginger Ervin, HEP Administrative Assistant, effective August 23, 2019 b)Scott Mitchell, Assistant Football Coach, effective August 31, 2019 c)Vanessa Matlock, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective September 30, 20193) Transfers a)Stacy Bishop, from CAMP Academic Support Coordinator to TRIO
Kansas Eco Devo Strategy Begins
Kelly Administration Begins Design of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for State
TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday they have kicked off the development of the “Framework for Growth” – a robust strategy to accelerate economic growth in the state of Kansas.
The announcement comes after a months-long search for a professional consulting services firm to help research and analyze the Kansas economy and deliver a comprehensive economic development blueprint for the state.
“The economic challenges facing Kansas require innovative solutions and a well-coordinated approach,” Governor Kelly said. “It’s been more than 30 years since the state had a formal strategy to accelerate economic development. The creation and implementation of a new economic growth strategy, along with other initiatives such as tax reform, will help ensure Kansas remains an attractive place for individuals and businesses alike.”
In coordination with members of Kansas businesses and economic development organizations, the Commerce team will develop the first economic development strategy for the state of Kansas since the Redwood-Krider report was issued in 1986.
“Kansas’ lack of a strategy has resulted in our state lagging in some key economic indicators such as GDP growth, population growth and labor participation. Under the leadership of Governor Kelly, I’m excited to announce that we have now embarked on a necessary journey to bring Kansas back to best in class,” Secretary Toland said. “To be competitive in today’s global economy, we must identify and pursue new, nimble economic best practices. It’s past time that we develop a thoughtful, strategic plan to guide Kansas forward.”
A steering committee consisting of economic development professionals, Kansas business leaders and Commerce staff has been created to guide the team through the planning process and the development of the Framework for Growth.
“Our local and regional economic development partners and business stakeholders are critical to our success as a state, so as we put together the team who would guide this process, it was important they were represented in the steering committee,” Toland said. “We also want to ensure that all interested stakeholders have the opportunity to be involved in this process and have created an online survey to capture feedback and allow individuals to share their ideas of how to create long-term prosperity for Kansas.”
The Department of Commerce selected McKinsey and Company as its partner for this important initiative. The work over the next several months will be broken into three phases: assessment and benchmarking, recommendations and best practices, and implementation planning. Each of these phases will be underpinned by ongoing stakeholder and public engagement, and the Department of Commerce will provide progress reports upon the completion of each phase.
For more information on the Kansas Framework for Growth, visit www.kansasgrowth.com.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 8
Landscape Improvements Now Will Bring Big Dividends Next Spring
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786
Fall and spring are my favorite seasons. Finally, some cooler temperatures have arrived and it is actually feeling more like fall! I encourage you to get outside and enjoy the fall season. It is the perfect time to do some tasks around your landscape that will help next spring.
First, let’s talk lawn weeds. I know, they are probably the last thing on your mind since we are winding down the mowing season. Believe it or not, it is the ideal time to tackle those weeds. Not next spring when you fire the mower up again!
Cool season broadleaf weeds such as henbit, dandelions and chick weed all germinate in the cool moist periods of September and October. They overwinter as small plants, barely visible unless you get down close to the ground to look. Once warm weather arrives in the spring, the plants grow rapidly and flower.
Fall control is ideal for these cool season broadleaf weeds. The weeds are storing food in their roots and will send a leaf applied herbicide to their roots as well. The herbicides will translocate to the roots and will kill the plants from the roots up. These plants are also small and easily controlled right now.
There are several products on the market that are effective on these fall germinating weeds. Herbicides such as 2,4-D or combination products that contain 2,4-D, MCCP and Dicamba, sold under the trade names of Trimec, Weed-B-Gon, or Weed-Out, can be used. A product called Weed Free Zone is also an option. It contains the three active ingredients mentioned above plus carfentrazone.
Newly planted lawns should not be treated with any herbicide until the new grass seedlings have been mowed two or three times depending on the product. Read and follow the label directions closely.
Next, let’s talk flower bulbs. Bulbs are a good addition to any landscape or garden because they offer a variety of bloom color, flowering time, plant height, and shape. Now is the time to get those bulbs in the ground!
Bulbs can be planted in a variety of locations including around house foundations, under deciduous shrubs and trees, along borders, in perennial beds, and rock gardens. You can also plant them in containers and even on steep slopes.
When planted along a foundation, bulbs will add color in the early spring if planted in a grouping of twelve or more bulbs. If you have evergreen shrubs planted along a foundation, they will provide a nice background for planting of bulbs. Bulbs will “pop” with color in contrast to the green of the shrubs.
A border of bulbs planted along the edge of the lawn will add a splash of color to the lawn area. Or consider planting low growing bulbs around the edge of a flower bed to add interest. You can add them directly into a perennial bed. The bulbs will bloom in March, April and May before perennials start to grow. Make sure to locate the bulbs so the dying foliage will not be noticed.
Both spring and summer bulbs can be planted in portable containers. The nice thing about container plantings is their versatility. For spring bulbs, once bloom is past, the container can be moved to a location out of sight while the foliage matures. Summer bulbs will add color all summer long to areas such as a patio or deck.
Keep in mind that planting bulbs of one variety or color in mass will have greater visual impact. This will provide uniform color and texture that is pleasing to the eye. With bulbs such as tulips or daffodils, plant at least twelve bulbs of one variety in a grouping. Smaller bulbs should be planted in groups of fifty to have visual impact.
Take action now to have a beautiful, weed-free, colorful lawn next spring!
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 7
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Friday Night Free Concert: David Prickett
This week’s Chamber of Commerce sponsored Friday Night Free Concert will feature David Prickett on the guitar and vocal.
David performs gospel, classic country and old standard pop tunes.
“David is one of the concert series favorites,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator said.
In addition, there will be an open-mike period for walk-on musicians.
The show will start at 6:30 pm due to the earlier sunset times.
The show will take place indoors at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, on Main Street in downtown Fort Scott.
The outside temperature is predicted to be in the low 50s at showtime.