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Chamber Coffee at Bobbi Kemna’s Pot Pantry August 1
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
The Pot Pantry, Bobbi Kemna
promoting the upcoming
to be held Sat., September 14th
Location:
1366 215th St.
(go north on old 69 hwy./215th St. from
Pete’s north c-store (formerly Cowen’s) approx. 1/4 mile,
location is on your left –
2-story home with historic rock building
in rear which is The Pot Pantry)
location is on your left –
2-story home with historic rock building
in rear which is The Pot Pantry)
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Notes for the Coffee:
* Rain is predicted, bring an umbrella or rain jacket
* Get your breakfast in the main house, enter through orange porch
* Then, come to adjacent rock Pot Pantry for the networking/Coffee
* Take a selfie photo with some awesome paintings!
* Save the date for Art in the Yard ~ flyer below!
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Domestic Well Water Test Available
Update to Groundwater Study Announced
Study area identified and drinking water testing opportunities available
More than 15 years ago data was collected by the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) on the declining quality of groundwater in the Arkansas River region due to naturally occurring sources. The Kansas Water Office along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department of Agriculture will be working with KGS and Groundwater Management District No. 3 in a two-year study to collect current, updated data in the areas adjacent to the river and surface irrigation canals in Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Gray, and Ford counties in response to a legislative resolution passed this past 2019 session, Senate Resolution No. 1729.
In an effort to help update data, a study area has been identified and the state of Kansas is providing the opportunity for domestic well owners in those areas who use their well(s) for drinking water purposes to have their water tested for free. Test results will be provided back to the well owner and used in the broader study to determine overall regional groundwater quality. Please note, water from public water supply systems is routinely tested and meets all safe drinking water standards, and therefore is not included in this study.
The state is working with the five listed county health departments and conservation districts have water sampling kits available to private well owners. This will be a phased approach starting with Hamilton County, followed by Kearny, Finney, Gray and Ford. Those who use their well(s) for drinking water purposes are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to help update the water quality data in this study area. Participation in this study is voluntary.
Sample kits will be available beginning in Hamilton County on August 19 with the other counties to follow.
For more information please visit www.kdheks.gov/mineralization/ or call: (785) 296-3185.
Obituary of Jean Isaac
Jean Isaac, 81, formerly of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, in Mission, Kansas. She was born February 18, 1938, in Uniontown, Kansas, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Holt) Wittsell.
Jean was a school teacher for twenty-five years, retiring in 2000 from the Uniontown School District, USD235. Her life centered around her children and grandchildren, and teaching.
Jean is survived by her children, Kim Irby and husband Steve of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Kelly Goss and husband Randall of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Barry Isaac & wife Frankie of Pittsburg, Kansas, Tammy Townsend and husband Mike of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Cody Isaac and partner Randy McPherson of Mission, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Randy Isaac.
Following cremation, the family will receive friends for a visitation Saturday afternoon, August 3, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to USD235 and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Bourbon County Arrest Summary July 31
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office
Arrest Summary Report includes
Charges, Bond Type, Bond Amt.
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Warrant No
PASTRICK, WYATT READ, 22, – 2019-000702
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 8:00:00 AM
SENTENCED * NO BOND 0.00 NO
0.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Warrant No
ALDERSON, CODY Z, 31, – 2019-000703
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 11:45:00 AM
DOMESTIC BATTERY; KNOWING/RECKLESS BODILY HARM
CASH/SURETY 1000.00NO
1000.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
FORT SCOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Warrant No
JOHNSON, PATRICK LEE, 55, – 2019-000704
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 12:33:00 PM 7/30/2019 2:51:00 PM
DRIVING WHILE HABITUAL VIOLATOR CASH/SURETY 1250.00 NO DWS; MISDEMEANOR; UNK CONV CASH/SURETY 1250.00 NO
2500.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
FORT SCOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Warrant No
STATON, KRISTEN RANAE, 38, – 2019-000705
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 2:56:00 PM
WARRANT BOURBON COUNTY ( BOND REVOKE) * NO BOND 0.00 2018-CR-504NO
0.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Warrant No
BACON, LUKE MICHAEL, 28, – 2019-000706
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 3:00:00 PM
WARRANT BOURBON COUNTY ( FAILURE TO APPEAR) * NO BOND 0.00 2019-CR-000289NO
0.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Warrant No
HYER, DANIELLE VICTORIA, 33, – 2019-000707
Warrant Type
7/30/2019 4:26:00 PM
WARRANT BOURBON COUNTY ( BOND REVOKE) * NO BOND 0.00 18-CR-296NO WARRANT BOURBON COUNTY ( BOND REVOKE) * NO BOND 0.00 19-CR-221NO
0.00Bond Total
Charges Bond Type Bond Amt.
BOURBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Warrant No
TINDILL, CODY MATTHEW, 20, – 2019-000708
Warrant Type
7/31/2019 7:00:00 AM
SENTENCED * NO BOND 0.00 NO
0.00Bond Total
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports July 30
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LEGION Act signed into law The American Legion July 30
In a significant legislative victory for The American Legion, President Trump signed a bill July 30 that declares the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941.
The American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 U.S. service members who were killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war.
The LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act) also opens the door for approximately 6 million veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible.
“Recognizing the service of these wartime veterans is the right thing do and it is long overdue,” National Commander Brett Reistad said. “The families of those who were killed or wounded during these wartime acts should take pride in knowing that we recognize their sacrifice and service. Moreover, we are proud to welcome any of the six million living veterans from the previously unrecognized periods into our organization and call them ‘Legionnaires.’”
Now that the legislation has been signed, The American Legion’s eligibility criteria immediately changes from seven war eras to two: April 6, 1917, to Nov. 11, 1918, and Dec. 7, 1941 to a time later determined by the federal government. No other restrictions to American Legion membership are changed.
The law’s journey began on Feb. 14 when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., introduced S. 504, along with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. A companion measure, H.R. 1641, was introduced in the House by Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and Ben Cline, R-Va.
Reistad expressed gratitude to the bipartisan members of Congress for passing the legislation.
“We are grateful that President Trump fully acknowledges the importance of The American Legion by signing the LEGION Act in the White House today – just one week after it passed the House of Representatives,” Reistad said. “In an era of partisan gridlock, Republicans and Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly recognized the importance of allowing thousands of honorable but previously ineligible veterans the right to join the largest and most influential veterans organization in the country.”
Reistad pointed out that existing American Legion membership applications are in the process of being updated but can still be used. “In the meantime, I recommend that prospective Legionnaires and recruiters write ‘LEGION Act’ in the eligibility date section of American Legion membership applications if they fall outside the previous war eras,” Reistad said. “The larger pool of veterans now eligible for The American Legion will also open their family members to eligibility in the Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary as well.”
Any Veteran who has served one day on active duty and was honorably discharged can now join the American Legion.
We have quite a few Bourbon County Veterans who can now join the Fort Scott American Legion. I already have four area Veterans ready to join our Post. Reach out to Veterans you know and ask them to join us.
Contact me for membership applications OR invite them to our next meeting on Monday, August 5 at 7 pm. All they need in order to join our Post is proof of honorable service and their first year’s dues of $40
Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.
620-215-1688.
Lake Fort Scott Rate Increase Public Hearing Rescheduled
The public hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 regarding the rate increase for Lake Fort Scott sewer customers has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled with the next City sewer rate increase.
U234 BOE Special Meeting Minutes of July 30
Members of the USD 234 Board of education met on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for a special noon meeting at the Fort Scott Middle School Community Room.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Gina Shelton, Board Clerk, presented 2019-20 budget information.
Board members approved an Early Retirement and 4030) Employer Match Plan
Provisions and Groups for licensed employees and Match Plan
Provisions and Groups for classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.
In addition, the board approved a revised
2019-20 school calendar and ratified the 2019-20 negotiated agreement.
There were no sealed bids received for the sale of the property at 21 3 Scott Avenue.
The board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel, returned to open meeting, and approved the following employment matters:
A. Resignation of Curt Toll, high school teacher aide, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
B. Resignation of Debra Baimi, middle school paraprofessional, effective August 16,
2019
C. Resignation of Gary Floyd, high school paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
D. Resignation of Alyssa Park, high school cook, effective July 24, 2019
E. Transfer of Brenda Hill, Eugene Ware instructional coach, to elementary instructional coach for the 20 1 9-20 school year
F. Contract extension for Josh Messer, high school counselor, for the 20 I 9-20 school year
G. Appointment of Robyn Kelso as the high school attendance officer for the 2019-20 school year
H. Employment of Emily Elliott for high school vocal presentations and musical music director/middle school vocal presentations for the 2019-20 school year
I. Employment ofDelynn Abati as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year
J. Employment of Taylor Qualls as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year
K. Resignation of Stewart Guss, Eugene Ware custodian/bus driver, from his bus driver duties only, for the 2019-20 school year
L. Employment of Amy Harper as high school sophomore sponsor for the 201 9-20 school year
M. Resignation of Stacey Dawson, high school custodian, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
The board approved a 5% raise for administrative and classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.
The board adjourned.
FSCC Spring Honor Roll
Greyhounds Continue Academic Success
Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds continue with academic awesomeness! Over 200 students made it on either the Honor Roll list (GPA 3.5-3.74), Vice President’s list (GPA 3.75-3.99), or President’s list (GPA 4.0+) for the spring 2019 semester!
“The Fort Scott Community College Administration and Faculty
are extremely proud of our students. Congratulations on your outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2019 semester”, says VP of Student Services, Janet Fancher.
FSCC students, keep up the hard work and dedication. We cannot wait to see what our centennial class has to offer in the fall of 2019!!
Congrats Greyhounds!!!
#GoGreyhounds
To review the full list(s) of honorees, please click HERE.
Bingo To Benefit School Shoe Program for Local Youth
Come for a night of fun for a great cause!
The public is invited to Shoe Voucher Bingo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 31 at Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton.
With a $10 donation participants will received a 10 game packet with three cards on each game. That’s 30 chances, yes 30, to win some great prizes from local businesses.
Prizes will be listed as they are donated on the event’s Facebook Page. Click here to view:
https://www.facebook.com/events/883633282004426/
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Shoe Voucher Program.
The Shoe Voucher Program is a local program assisting area students/families with shoe purchases for the upcoming school year.
Light Concessions will be available.
This is for anyone in the community.
Please share and invite friends. Kids can play as long as they are old enough to manage their cards.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports July 29
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