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Ribbon Cutting At Washateria Sept. 7
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Fort Scott Special Events This Weekend
Vintage Toy/Comic Books/Sports Cards Show Nov. 2
To raise money to cover costs for Legion Veterans programs and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical and the Cadet Law Academy, Post 25 will be hosting a Vintage Toy/Comic Books/Sports Cards Show on Saturday, November 2 from 9 am – 3 p.m at Buck Run Community Center.
The Post 25 Color Guard will be offering food and beverages during the toy show to raise money for their uniforms and equipment.
One never knows who has a stash of sport cards to sell or cases of Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars needing a new home.
Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.
Click below for the flyer:
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 ToyFort Scott American Legion Post 25 Toy Show Rev 1
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 5
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 4
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Lake Advisory Board Forming
Residents are asked to consider serving on a newly forming Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board.
Please see the following Board openings:
This is for the newly formed Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board Committee:
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One opening (City resident)
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One opening (County resident)
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Two openings (west side of Lake) – one full time resident – one part time resident
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Two openings (east side of Lake) – one full time resident – one part time resident
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One opening (at large – Lake resident) – preferably a long term resident of the Lake
The function of the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board Committee is to provide suggestions to the City Manager and Governing Body regarding lake operations, lake safety, fishing, boating, and camping at Lake Fort Scott.
If you have a desire to serve on this board and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. These will be submitted for consideration to the City Commission. All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated. If you would like more information on this board, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected]. Please submit your letter of interest by September 12th, 2019.
Kansas Medicaid Expansion
Governor Kelly announces the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion
Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion. This Council of legislators, policy experts, advocates, stakeholders and community leaders will spearhead the Medicaid expansion efforts in the 2020 legislative session.
The members of the Council and their current positions are listed below:
Tom Bell – President and CEO, Kansas Hospital Association
Sen. Ed Berger – State Senator, District 34
Rep. Susan Concannon – State Representative, District 107
Denise Cyzman – CEO, Community Care Network of Kansas
Ximena Garcia M.D., Community Health Advocate
Cathy Harding – President and CEO, Wyandotte Health Foundation
Rep. Don Hineman – State Representative, District 118
April Holman – Executive Director, Alliance for a Healthy Kansas
Dave Kerr, former president of the Kansas Senate
Kyle Kessler – Executive Director, Association of Community Mental Health Centers
Sen. Carolyn McGinn – State Senator, District 31
Rep. Monica Murnan – State Representative, District 3
Dr. Lee Norman – Secretary, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
David K. Livingston – CEO, Aetna Better Health of Kansas
Sen. Pat Pettey – State Senator, District 6
Rep. Jason Probst – State Representative, District 102
Jerry Slaughter – Interim Executive Director, Kansas Medical Society
Kevin Sparks – CEO, United Health Community Plan for Kansas
Michael Stephens – President and CEO, Sunflower Health Plan
Sen. Gene Suellentrop – State Senator, District 27
Suzanne Wikle – Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law and Social Policy
Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore – State Representative, District 36
Presbyterian Village Car Show: Entries Wanted
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 3
FSCC John Deere Tech. Goes Platinum
Fort Scott Community College’s John Deere Technical program has received a prestigious award. During the fiscal year of 2018-2019, FSCC’s John Deere Tech. program was evaluated on several levels to achieve top rankings of the “College of Tomorrow” award. This award is judged on everything from instructor development, internships, and facility image to even scholarships and safety.
The point system added up to a total of 254 points and three different levels; bronze, gold, and platinum. Out of the 254 points, FSCC John Deere Tech. scored 249 points, which obtains the platinum award. Along with a fancy crystal trophy and jacket, platinum winners are awarded scholarship money and funds to help with continued instructor development.
“Many hours of work and attention to detail have went into achieving this award. We strive to provide a great student learning environment. My main goal as an instructor is to help my students improve into better technicians so they will succeed in their career”, says Dale Griffiths, FSCC John Deere instructor.
Stakes are higher for the 2019-2020 fiscal year with some changes made to the criteria and raising the point system to 299. FSCC John Deere Tech. program is one of 16 other programs across the nation, but they plan to continue to win platinum and provide the best for the program.
“It was very exciting earning this award. This is the first time FSCC has earned this award, and I am determined this won’t be the last. Dale and I are always making improvements to classes, our training, and the facility. This award didn’t come easy, nor will future awards”, says Kent Aikin, FSCC John Deere instructor.
If you would like more information on the FSCC John Deere Tech. program, please visit fortscott.edu/johndeere or by calling 620.223.2700 ext. 5371.
Fresenius Kidney Care Closes Sept. 30 in Fort Scott.
“After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close the kidney dialysis center at Fresenius Kidney Care located at 2526 S. Main St, Fort Scott, KS 66701 on September 30, 2019. Staff are working diligently with each patient to ensure seamless continuation of treatment, either with the option to dialyze at home or at one of two other clinics in the region. Fresenius Kidney Care will continue to support the clinic’s home therapy patients after the closure.”
“This move toward home therapy reflects a national trend, aligning with the (President Trump) administration’s recent executive order to increase access to home dialysis, which so often is the best treatment for patients, empowering them to participate in their own care in the comfort of their homes.
—Fresenius Kidney Care Regional Vice President, Scott Ochs
Another option is for the patient to find a caregiver to assist with dialysis treatments at the patient’s home.
“If a patient has a caregiver available to help with treatments, we will train them to provide the care, through our Fresenius Kidney Care home training programs, we will work with both the patient and the caregiver until they are ready to administer treatments on their own,” said Shirley Irvin BSN, RN, CDN, Fresenius Director of Operations Home Therapies.