A national restaurant food delivery service that operates in 4,000 cities, has started in Bourbon County.
Door Dash launched its local delivery service on August 17.
Three Fort Scott restaurants so far are involved with the service: Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Hot Wok Restaurants.
Cathy Ramirez is a Door Dash Driver in Bourbon County. She started working about 3-4 years ago in the Topeka Door Dash service.
“The first day they were taking orders in Bourbon County was yesterday,” Ramirez said.
Door Dash Driver’s hours are flexible.
“We pick up things, primarily restaurant food,” she said. “My hours are about 6-7 a.m. until dark.”
All orders are done online.
“The food is paid for online before we get it,” Ramirez said.
“The Door Dash Drivers app sends us the order through our smartphone,” she said. “We accept or decline the order. I believe Door Dash notifies the customer that the order has been assigned.”
“We sometimes pick up things from Walgreen’s (Drug Store) to deliver,” she said.
Cost includes the cost of the food plus a Door Dash fee, Ramirez said. “You can give a tip or not.”
The fee depends on how far the food has to go, she said.
To be a Door Dash Driver, one must be at least 18 years old, have a vehicle, driver’s license, Social Security Number, and consent to a background check, according to https://www.doordash.com
Uniontown Baptist Church is located on Hwy. 3 on the town’s west side.
In conjunction with the townwide garage sale event, the Uniontown Baptist Church is holding a multi-family rummage sale to help with the new roof project.
The church is located at Hwy. 3 and Fifth Street (Maple Road) in Uniontown and will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Items for sale are furniture including tv’s, clothing (25c each), Precious Moments figurines, toys, antique glassware, kitchen ware, nailgun nails, light fixtures, kid-sized wooden chairs, upholstery material and much more.
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM WITH NO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE (PUBLIC
ATTENDANCE VIA YOUTUBE)
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
Health Insurance Contract
SEKAAA – Appoint Representative to the Board
County Counselor Comment
Susan Bancroft, Finance Director Comment
Public Comment
Elected Officials Comment
Commission Comment
Justifications for Executive Session:
KSA 75-4319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
KSA 75-4319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
KSA 75-4319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property
KSA 75-4319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.
Local realtor, Bailey Lyons, was recently featured in the August 2021 edition of Top Agent Magazine.
Lyons has been a realtor for three years in Bourbon County and launched her own real estate business at the beginning of 2021.
Her business has grown over the years from repeat business and word-of-mouth introductions of friends, family, and neighbors, she said.
The real estate market is strong right now, Lyons said. “You can strip that down to basic economics. Supply is low, driven by the historically low number of active listings, contrasted by incredibly high demand, thanks in part to low interest rates.”
Lyons Realty Group’s new office is at 8 E. Wall St., in the recently restored Tribune Building. The office is part of the LaRoche family’s investment in the block of storefronts at Wall and National Avenue.
She can be reached via phone at (620)266-9448, or email at [email protected].
Katie Hueston is the business’s office administrator and Chelsea Harrison is a recently added real estate agent.
“Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, according to a Top Agent Magazine press release. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success.
“To be considered for a feature in Top Agent Magazine all professionals must go through a nomination and interview process, according to the press release.
“ALL Candidates are then evaluated based upon production, professionalism, as well as industry and community involvement.
“It is considered a privilege to be nominated as it speaks to a certain success level all real estate agents strive for. Top Agent has set itself apart as a trusted source of real estate information and inspiration.
“Bailey Lyonsis a stellar example of the kind of prominent leaders of real estate we are proud to feature in Top Agent Magazine, according to the press release.
“It is an honor to be recognized with so many outstanding agents who are at the top of their game,” Lyons said in the press release. “I appreciate Top Agent Magazine selecting me for a feature. More importantly, though, I appreciate my wonderful clients, family, friends, and the Lyons Realty Group team for all of their support and encouragement. I love what I do every day, and I hope it always shows in my efforts.”
For more information email her at [email protected], or visit lyonsrealtygrp.com.
GRANT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31ST!
See link below for application.
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Honoring the Past and Impacting the Future
The mission of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is to partner with and be a resource to organizations whose goal is to improve the quality of life in the Fort Scott, Kansas area. FSACF strives to create connections between donors and a variety of many worthwhile causes.
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the grant cycle for 2021 is here and they will be taking applications from now until 5pm on August 31st.
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation granting process is open to all qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities.
Proposals are considered on the basis of how they improve the quality of life for citizens in the Fort Scott area and support a new or enhanced service to the community. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that are sustainable in the future. Projects that are collaborative are strongly encouraged. Generally, grants are not for the purpose of funding core budget items, capital improvements, or the purchase of real estate.
A certain dollar amount of the awards is reserved for projects that benefit our youth.
The 30×30 Executive Order 14008 will be a topic of a presentation by Angel Cushing on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 at Ft. Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd, Ft Scott, KS, 6:30 p.m.
Ft. Scott Livestock Facebook page and Calf News Magazine have more information.
Submitted by Anne Dare, Sparky Schroeder and Deb Martin.
WE NEED YOUR HELP BY SIMPLY COMPLETING OUR SURVEY!
You can support the Fort Scott Famers Market or Uniontown’s Union Station by completing the SURVEY and collecting a $10 voucher paid by the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team with BCBS Pathways to Healthy Kansas grant funds.
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team has obtained pledges from CHC/SEK and Ascension Via Christi to work together in completing a community health environment needs assessment that also includes identifying gaps in healthy eating, physical activity, and/or commercial tobacco control.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
This process includes engaging community members to respond to the community health needs survey. Survey results will be used to inform our decisions, action plans, and financial resources.
Paper surveys will be available upon request. iPad Kiosks will be set up at Union Station, CHC/SEK, Via Christi, Farmers Market, and HBCAT locations in the near future.
This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by the Neosho River Boys, a traditional bluegrass band based out of Chanute, Kansas. Ron Oliphant plays banjo and fiddle, Dale Steinman keeps the rhythm on the upright bass, and Scott Sexton sings and plays guitar.
“The band performs much in the style of the earliest bluegrass performers. Their music is heartfelt and real,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a special treat to see friends and hear some great pickin’ and grinnin’. These musicians are no stranger to the stage and are a delight to hear. We are pleased to welcome the Neosho River Boys to our downtown park pavilion.“
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has started a resurfacing project on K-65 in Bourbon County, from K-3 east to K-31. Project activity includes a mill and overlay. Flaggers and a pilot car will guide one-lane traffic through the work zone; expect daytime delays of 15 minutes or less. Shilling Construction of Manhattan, Kansas, is the primary contractor on the project. Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.Kandrive.org, for more road condition and construction details. Persons with questions may contact Area Engineer Troy Howard, (620) 901-6557, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
Barbara Stockebrand. K-State Extension Agent. Submitted photo.
Everyone feels tired now and then. However, after a good night’s sleep, most will feel refreshed and ready to face a new day. It can be a little more challenging to feel refreshed during the dog days of Summer. Those days represent some of the most oppressive days of the season.
During this time of the year, as we plan our day, we are likely considering where our stops can be made at various cool spots. While we may not be expending a lot of energy throughout the day, due to the heat, our bodies are still working hard to keep us cool. Often, we are not hydrating enough to avoid feeling fatigued.
When should we be concerned about fatigue? We may have spells over a few days where we are feeling more tired than normal. During those times, our bodies may be trying to catch up from over exertion, or maybe something else is going on we cannot see. However, if the tiredness or lack of energy continues for several weeks, and it keeps you from doing the things you enjoy, it may be time to do some investigating.
Sometimes, fatigue can be the first sign that something is wrong within your body. Chronic disease and treatments for disease can contribute to fatigue. Certain medications, infections, untreated pain, anemia, and sleep disorders are other factors that can cause fatigue.
Emotional stresses can create fatigue. Are you fearful about the future? Do you worry about your health? Conditions that include anxiety, depression, grief from the loss of a family member, and feeling that you have no control over your life, are additional conditions that contribute to fatigue.
Not getting enough sleep can be a factor with fatigue. Regular physical activity can improve sleep. It may also help reduce feelings of depression and stress while improving your mood and overall well-being.
Day-to-day factors that could be adding to fatigue can include staying up too late, having too much caffeine, drinking too much alcohol, and eating empty calorie foods, such as fried foods and sweets. Choosing nutritious foods will better generate energy needed to do the activities you enjoy.
Did you know that boredom can cause fatigue? Boredom in and of itself can make you feel tired. If you have been busy in the past–especially during your working years–and now you have long days before you with nothing planned, you may be feeling lost about how to spend your time.
Some lifestyle changes may help in feeling less tired. Suggestions include regular exercise, avoiding naps longer than 30 minutes, stop smoking, asking for help if feeling overwhelmed, and keeping a fatigue diary. Keeping the diary may help discover patterns throughout the day when you feel more or less tired.
If you have been tired for several weeks with no relief, it may be time to visit with your healthcare provider. He or she may ask questions about your sleep patterns, daily activities, appetite, and exercise. A physical exam and ordered lab tests may be the next steps in the investigative process.
Treatment will be based on your history and the results of your exam and lab tests. Medications to target an underlying health condition may be in order. Following your health care providers recommendations could make the difference in your energy levels on a long-term basis.
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