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Presbyterian Church Seeks Office Director
First Presbyterian Church seeks to hire a part-time Office Director. This position directs the church office and handles accounting and payroll. Successful candidates will be organized, proficient in office and computer skills as well as desktop publishing; have experience in basic accounting, and a willingness to play a role in a congregation committed to serving our local community. Please submit a letter of interest, along with resume and references by email to [email protected].
Senator Hilderbrand’s Weekly Newsletter March 8
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Walk Kansas 2019
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Bourbon County Commission Agenda March 12
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: March 12th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
10:00-10:30-Peer review regarding HVAC system at Law Enforcement Facility
10:30-11:00-Jody Hoener-Executive Session
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Executive Session- Attorney Client Privilege-15 min.
Executive Session-Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel-25 min.
Tax Sale-15 min.
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
K-State Southwind District Selling Stock in Team
Submitted by: Carla Nemecek, Southwind Extension District Director
I have the privilege to coach the Southwind District 4-H Livestock Teams – Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, Meats and Livestock Judging. Working with youth who are the future of our agriculture community, and teaching basic livestock knowledge is often challenging and time-consuming. Well, the time-consuming part just got a little bigger (probably more than I am prepared for) and these kids are taking me on an adventure that requires a passport to travel over the “Big Pond.”
As you know, the Southwind Extension District 4-H Livestock Judging Team of Jillian Keller (Piqua), Brody Nemecek (Iola), Haydon Schaaf (Uniontown), and Clay Brillhart (Fort Scott) were named Reserve National Champions in January 2019 at the National Western 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Denver, Colorado. In recognition as a winning team, they were awarded an invitation to compete internally at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and at the Charleville Show in the Republic of Ireland, June 19-July 3, 2019. The contests are only a small piece of the international educational trip that will include agriculture seminars, tours and opportunities to enhance leadership skills and education through interaction with the citizens of the UK and Ireland.
In an effort to cover educational expenses, the Southwind team is selling “stock” in the livestock judging team. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to invest in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by purchasing these shares from team members. Shares are being sold for $100 and investors will be invited to a shareholders meeting where they will enjoy dinner and see firsthand the return on their investments as the Southwind District 4-H Livestock Judging Team members share their travel experiences. Stock can be purchased for $100/share.
Giving options for the Southwind 4-H Livestock Judging Team
- http://www.kansas4hfoundation.org/give/scotland/
- Send your donation to: 4-H Livestock Judging, PO Box 845, Iola, KS 66749
Sponsorship levels
- 1 share
- Invitation to Shareholders Meeting
- 5 shares
- Invitation to Shareholders Meeting & name/logo printed at Shareholders Meeting
- 10 shares
- Membership to the “Charleville Club” table at Shareholders Meeting & name/logo printed on the brochure at Shareholders Meeting
- 25 shares
- Membership to the “Royal Highland Club” table at Shareholders Meeting, name/logo printed on the brochure and team travel suppl
If you have questions about 4-H or would like to help our livestock judging team, please give me a call at 620-365-2242. The team and their parents would love to see you at our shareholders meeting in August!
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department March 11
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports March 8-10
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
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Volunteers needed for “FutureNow: Finance” – A Communities in Schools Program (See flyer below for more information)
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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Bourbon County Arts Council – Fine Arts Exhibit – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Open to the public. Works of art from the following categories: Ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, pastels, watercolor, fiber art, painting (oil & acrylic), drawing & graphic (pencil, pen, ink), and photography
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
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| 8-9 | FSCC Dinner Theatre presents “Prescription: Murder” – FSCC Theatre, 2108 S. Horton St., 7pm
2 options: Dinner and a show, or show only. Tickets must be purchased by 5pm, Feb. 27th. Available at Common Ground, FSCC Switchboard, and from FSHS Thespian Club members (See flyer below for more info) |
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Dirty Bourbon Band live on-stage at Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National Ave., 9pm-1am
Dirty Bourbon Band will be performing live on-stage at Sharky’s tonight and Saturday night – come on out, have some great eats, drinks, and live music!
Watch one of their YouTube videos at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6gkyIQmcbs
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| 8-10 | FSCC 38th Annual Spring College Rodeo – FSCC Arnold Arena, 2108 S. Horton
This action-packed rodeo will feature athletes from 25 Kansas and Oklahoma 2-year and 4-year colleges Friday, March 8th: 7:30pm (See flyer below for more info) |
| 8 | Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook
Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for |
| 9 | Legislative Update Coffee at Empress Event Center – 7 N. Main St., Fort Scott, 9-10:30 am
State Legislators Senators Richard Hildebrand and Caryn Tyson, and Representatives Trevor Jacobs and Ken Collins will give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented from the audience. Coffee, juice & light refreshments will be served |
| 9 | Storytime at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 10:30 am
Storytime and special activity with an author the 2nd Saturday of each month |
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Prom Dress Sale hosted by FSHS Future Business Leaders of America – FSHS, 1005 S. Main St.
For a $7 donation, FBLA will display your prom dress/accessories to current SEK students looking for their prom dress!
Girls may try on dresses/accessories displayed, and purchase any they love!
Sellers get to keep their profits (we ask that dresses be priced under $100, cleaned, and in style) and buyers get discounted in-style prom dresses!
Dress Drop Off: 11:00am-1:00pm
Dress Sale: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Seller Pick Up: 3:30pm-4:30pm (See flyer below) |
| 9 | Winter Biker Meet & Greet Expo – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 2-5pm
All bikers welcome. come out & meet new people, promote your club, upcoming rides, your biker business, network with other bikers, enjoy some good tunes and ice cold micro brewed local beer |
| 9 | Blues & BBQ at Crooners featuring Missy Andersen & Her One Man Band – 117 S. Main St., 8pm
Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St., or by calling Terri Floyd: |
| 12-13 | Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am |
| 12 | T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm |
| 12 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 12 | Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info |
| 12 | USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 424 Main St., 5:30-6:30pm |
| 12 | Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 7-8pm
Board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm. Fellowship, refreshments, and a door prize |
| 13 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at BRCC. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission |
| 13 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
| 13 | Driving and Dementia Class – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., 12:30-1:30pm
This Remote Learning Series is bringing education to the community and providing the opportunity to attend a session close to home. Call 800-272-3900 to register for any session. (See flyer below for more info) |
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Tri-Valley Development Services.
Location: 4305 Campbell Dr., 8am
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| 14 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm |
| 14 | Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info |
| 14 | Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration featuring Guest Speaker Mitch Holthus, Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs – The River Room, 3 W. Oak St., 5:30pm
This year’s event features a social and a silent auction, beginning at 5:30pm, then dinner, awards ceremony and live auction beginning at 6:30pm Individual reservations are $35. A table for 8 can be reserved for $360. Contact Lindsay Madison at 620-223-3566 for reservations (See flyer below for more info) |
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Author Talk and Book Signing with Joyce Love at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 5:30pm
Meet and greet author Joyce Love. there will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served (See flyer below)
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Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 15 | Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church has been CANCELLED for this month |
| 15 | Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook
Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for |
| 16-17 | St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., all weekend
Holmtown Pub is ready for their big day! We’ll be serving traditional corn beef and cabbage and green beer. DJ Rayma will be rocking the patio from 9pm-1am. Wear your green and bring your favorite leprechaun! |
| 16 | Sass Monkey performing at Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main St., 8:30 pm
Sass Monkey is one of the mid-west’s premier party and dance bands featuring music from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Bring your dance shoes! Tickets are $30. Purchase online at www.fortscottliberty.com, our Facebook page, or call the Liberty Theatre Box Office: |
| 18 | Community Book Club – email [email protected] for location, 7-8pm
This month’s book: A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles |
| 19-20 | Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am |
| 19 | T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm |
| 19 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 19 | KW Cattle Company Bull Sale – 1996 Jayhawk Rd., 12-2pm
KW Cattle Company will host their annual Angus/Hereford Bull Sale (See flyer below) |
| 19 | Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton, 2-4pm
Residents and the public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Community Bingo |
| 19 | Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info |
| 19 | City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm |
| 20 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
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| 20 | Gordman’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – 2400 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30
Save the date and join us for Gordman’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event! (See flyer below for more info) |
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Save the Date:
– Farm Finances 101 (See flyer below)
– March 22 – Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
– March 30 – Gardener’s Auction at Tri-Valley
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports March 6 and 7
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 8
Obituary of Alice Jean Armstrong
Alice Jean Armstrong, 80, of Ft. Scott, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Medicalodge in Frontenac, KS.
Jean was born on August 22, 1938 at Hepler, KS to David and Ethel (Hardin) Huber. She graduated from Hepler High School in 1956 and attended Ozark Bible College in Joplin, MO.
She married Thomas Armstrong on April 26, 1958 in Hepler, KS. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1994.
She and Tom were charter members and helped to start Community Christian Church in 1972. She served many roles within the church, including youth leader, secretary, and pianist. She was a very gifted Bible teacher and mentored many over the years. She also loved to garden and tend to her flowers. Her favorite pastime, however, was to spend time with her family.
Survivors are sons Mike Armstrong and his wife Gina of Springdale, AR and David Armstrong and his wife Velva of Washington, MO; six grandchildren (Erin, Anna, Stacy, Heather, Abigail, Joel); seven great-grandchildren with one more on the way (Zoey, Bella, Peyton, Asher, Juniper, RJ, Owen); a sister-in-law, Bea Huber of Girard, KS; a brother-in-law, Ken Armstrong and his wife Sharon of Bartlesville, OK; many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Huber, sister Dorothy Hanson and her husband Pete, sister Josephine Knopp and her husband Willis.
Rev. Mike Armstrong and Rev. David Armstrong will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, March 11th, at the Community Christian Church.
Private family burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery later in the afternoon.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM Sunday at the Community Christian Church.
Memorials are suggested to either Wycliffe Bible Translators or Community Christian Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.