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Category Archives: Bourbon County
Merchant’s Building at the Fair Features Local Cottage Industry Businesses
The Merchant’s Building at the Bourbon County Fair is open this evening and is AIR CONDITIONED.
“Always, in years past, we have tried to get local cottage industry vendors,” Leanne Leatherman, coordinator of the vendors, said.
This year is no exception with the additions of some local organizations.
This year 9 Acre Farms will be dispensing literature on homesteading, Uppa Creek Ranch-honey, Circle P Ranch-jewelry, Buckin A Ranch-home decor, MM Creations-spices, and Carolyn Crystal-jewelry.
In addition, the Bourbon County Conservation Office and the Museum of Creativity will have activities for the kids.
Joining these, will be Miller Farm and Seed, T-Mobile, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort Scott Community College, Bourbon County Democrats and Bourbon County Republicans, who will all have booths.
KOMB, the local radio station will be broadcasting live from the building, with interviews of local fair participants.
The building is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21.
In addition, the rest of the fair includes animals, produce, crafts, and other departments for both 4-H youth and community members.
For the latest info, see the Bourbon County Fair Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/bourboncountyfair
KDOT to replace crossroad pipes on K-31
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of K-31 in Bourbon County to replace two crossroad pipes. K-31 will be closed between the east K-7 junction and the community of Fulton on Thursday, July 21, and again on Monday, July 25. Traffic should use alternate routes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Persons with questions may call KDOT Area Superintendent Derrick Shannon (620) 901-6550 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433.
Care to Share Bike Run Fundraiser August 13
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Bourbon County Fair Begins With a Couple of New Offerings
The Bourbon County Fair runs until July 22 at the fairgrounds on South Horton Street in Fort Scott.
The 4-H Building was quiet on Monday evening, but entries had been judged and many young people went home with a ribbon for their entries in a variety of departments.
Meanwhile, animals were being weighed in the Show Pavilion on the fairgrounds.
The community is encouraged to come to see the results of the work that 4-H Club youth have completed for the year.
“I know it’s going to be warm, but I hope everyone comes out to support the kids,” Mark Crystal, vice president of the Bourbon County Fair Board, said. “There are a lot of nice looking animals, and they have put a lot of work into getting the animals ready for judging.”
In addition to animals, produce, crafts, and other departments can be viewed for both 4-H youth and community members.
Temperatures are forecast to be over 100 degrees for the next week.
“It wouldn’t be the Bourbon County Fair if is wasn’t the hottest days of the year,” he said.
Animal owners keep fans on them and provide water to keep the animals from overheating.
New this year is the Chicken Mary’s Dinner that will be served by the Fort Scott Future Farmers of America Organization.
“It’s $9 for a chicken dinner on Thursday night, July 21, at the Huebenet Pavilion,” he said. Chicken Mary’s is located in Yale, near Pittsburg and is well known for its’ chicken meals.
Also new this year is a circus for the community on Thursday, which will be set up in the grandstand arena, he said.
The King Ryder Circus will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and includes jugglers, daredevils on motorcycles and a clown, according their information on Facebook. Cost is $5 to $15.
“They called and wanted to know if they could come,” Crystal said.
The fair schedule:
Uniontown School District Minutes of July 11
UNIONTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235, unapproved.
Uniontown, Kansas 66779
REGULAR MEETING 11 JULY 2022
The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in regular session on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the BOE room in Uniontown, Kansas.
Board members present: Jason Sutterby, Sally Johnson, Brian Stewart, Troy Goodridge,
Mike Mason and Tyler Martin
Board members absent: Josh Hartman
Others present for all or portions of the meeting: Vance Eden, Sherri Hartman, Tammy Townsend, Tema Gilion, Tammy Helm, Fort Scott Tribune, Scott Sutton and Tim Endicott
Sutterby called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Sutterby then led the group in the flag salute.
Eden read the District Mission Statement.
Johnson, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to approve the agenda with the changes: Consent Agenda Item C; Vance Eden as Title IV, Title I and Title II Administrator.
Motion passed 6-0.
Johnson, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2022 Regular meeting and Special (Republished Budget) meeting.
Motion passed 6-0.
Goodridge, seconded by Stewart, made a motion to nominate Jason Sutterby for President.
Motion passed 5-1. (Sutterby abstained)
Martin, seconded by Stewart, made a motion to cease nominations.
Motion passed 5-1. (Sutterby abstained)
Johnson, seconded by Stewart, made a motion to nominate Mike Mason for Vice-President.
Motion passed 5-1. (Mason abstained)
Martin, seconded by Stewart, made a motion to cease nominations.
Motion passed 5-1. (Mason abstained).
Johnson, seconded by Martin, made a motion to approve the Consent agenda as amended.
Motion passed 6-0.
Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – July 11, 2022 – Page 2
- Approve and pay bills on the computer printout $487,808.56.
- Approve the June 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
- Approve the following appointments for 2022-2023:
Clerk of the Board: Sherri Hartman
Deputy Clerk of the Board: Charlene Bolinger
Treasurer: Chad Holt
Attorney: KASB
Ex-officio member of Vocational Agriculture Advisory council:
Jason Sutterby
Elementary attendance officer and Truancy Reporter (KSA 72-1113):
Tema Gilion
Secondary attendance officer, Truancy Reporter (KSA 72-1113):
special project director and Title IX Coordinator:
Tracy Smith
KPERS Representative and Freedom of Information Officer:
Sherri Hartman
School lunch Hearing Officer: Vance Eden
Homeless/Migrant Liaison: Vance Eden
Foster Care Liaison: Tema Gilion and Tracy Smith
Title IV, Title I and Title II Administrator: Vance Eden
Bank Depository: Union State Bank
District Newspaper: The Fort Scott Tribune
Governmental relations contact: Mike Mason
- Adopt the waiver of generally accepted accounting principles
including fixed asset accounting for 2022-2023. (KSA 9-1401)
- Adopt 1,116 hours as the minimum school-in-session criteria for 2022-2023.
(KSA 72-1106)
- Adopt the resolution for rescinding policy statements found in board minutes
in 2022-2022. (Resolution 2-2023)
- Approve the adoption of policies and governance rules of USD 235 per
Existing Board policies and rules. (Resolution 3-2023)
- Adopt the Home Rule Resolution.
- Approve no charge for textbook rental for 2022-2023. (KSA 72-4141)
- Establish mileage reimbursement rate at .44 cents per mile. No mileage will
be paid if a district vehicle is available. (KSA 72-8208a)
- Approve resolution to establish the following petty cash limits for 2022-2023:
(Resolution 4-2023)
Uniontown High School $1000.00
BOE $500.00
- Adopt the resolution to establish activity funds (Resolution 5-2023)
- Adopt the resolution giving permission to destroy school records for
2017-2018 year. (federally supported program records only) (Resolution
6-2023)
- Adopt an early payment request policy. (KSA 72-12-105b)
Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – July 11, 2022 – Page 3
- Set Board of Education meeting dates of 08/08/2022, 09/12/2022,
10/10/2022, 11/14/2022, 12/12/2022, 01/09/23, 02/13/23, 03/13/23,
04/10/23, 05/15/23, 06/12/23 and 07/10/23. (KSA 72-8205).
No patron asked to speak to the board.
Associate Superintendent Eden gave the board an update on the budget, Health Insurance Renewal, KASB Policy updates, ESSER III Plans, surplus property, Needs Assessment and the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate Resolution.
Johnson, seconded by Martin, made a motion to approve the June 2022 KASB policy updates.
Motion passed 6-0.
Martin, seconded by Mason, made a motion to approve the disposal of Surplus Equipment.
Motion passed 6-0.
Johnson, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to notify the county clerk that we will exceed and will hold a Revenue Tax Rate hearing.
Motion passed 6-0.
Johnson, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume at 8:40 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.
Into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m.
Eden was invited into session.
Out of Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
Johnson, seconded by Mason, made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the latest proposal for increasing the base pay rate from the teachers pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA and the open meeting will resume in the Boardroom at 8:55 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.
Into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
Eden was invited into session.
Out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.
Uniontown USD 235 – Regular Meeting – July 11, 2022 – Page 4
Johnson, seconded by Martin, made a motion to accept the resignation of Robyn Ayers effective immediately.
Motion passed 6-0.
Martin, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to hire Pam Kimrey as UHS secretary for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion passed 6-0.
Johnson, seconded by Mason, made a motion to approve Bret Howard as the Superintendent of Record for 2022-2023 under the terms of agreed upon contract.
Motion passed 6-0.
Martin, seconded by Goodridge, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Date minutes approved ______________________
______________________________
President, Board of Education
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Attested: Clerk, Board of Education
The next regular board meeting is Monday, August 8, 2022.
Bo Co Dems Serve Breakfast at Farmers Market July 23
The Bourbon County Democrats will be serving breakfast and brunch at the Farmers Market on Saturday, July 23rd.
Please join them between 8 a.m. and noon for breakfast casserole, coffee cake, and fruit. Ham sliders will also be offered after ten!
Submitted by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats
620 215 1505
Please like us on Facebook
Reading suggestion: They Want to Kill Americans by Malcolm Nance
History of White Supremacy and current state of it.
“Serving Bourbon County’s Registered Democrats”
Two New Youth Programs Offered at Bourbon County Fair
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Come join us to learn about the rule of thirds, viewpoints, and candid photos! This free program for youth in 5th through 8th grades will be offered by K-State Research and Extension Intern Tori White at each of our county fairs, including at the Bourbon County Fair on July 21st from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is required. Youth are encouraged to bring their own camera. If your child does not have a camera, we will have a limited number of cameras available for youth to borrow. Contact Clara at 620-365-2242 or [email protected] with questions. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Agenda For the Bourbon County Coalition Meeing on Aug. 3
The Bourbon County Coalition will meet on August 3, 1:00 pm., in the Conference room at the Scottview Apartments, 315 S. Scott.
Plan on the meeting lasting somewhat longer than the usual hour.
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
August 3, 2022
- Welcome:
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Program: Officers Davidson and Metcalf, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department will speak about the drug investigation grant they received.
- Open Forum:
- Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting will be September 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for July 18
Please note this meeting will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 with no meeting on Tuesday.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 18, 2022
1st District–Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District–Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District–Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk–Ashley Shelton
MEETING WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 18TH IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING AT 6PM
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
• Jim Harris – Appointment of Commissioner to Bourbon County REDI Board
• Matt Quick – Hours of Operation
• Bourbon County – Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
• Clifton Beth
o Corrections Update on Staffing
o Sheriff Budget
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer Comment
o CHC Land Exchange
o Financials
• Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
o County/City Contract for Landfill
• Public 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.
Educational Youth Programming to Be Offered at Fair
Byline: Tori White and Josie Plumlee
Fort Scott, KS – The Southwind Extension District will present two new and engaging youth educational programs at the 2022 Bourbon County Fair.
The first of these programs is “Next Level Photography. Youth will learn about the rule of thirds, different viewpoints, and candid photos. This is a free program for 5th through 8th grade students that will be offered by Southwind Intern Tori White at each of the county fairs in the Southwind Extension District. Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3MwSMyK. Children are encouraged to bring their own camera if they have one. If your child does not have a camera, we will have cameras available for them to borrow. This program will be held on Thursday, July 21st at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds from 2 to 4 PM.
The second of these programs is “Junk Drawer Robotics.” Youth of all ages are invited to attend this come and go program which emphasizes different aspects of robotics while youth build their own robots and develop robotics knowledge and skill. Junk Drawer Robotics does not require any pre-registration and is an activity visitor of all ages can enjoy! Junk Drawer Robotics, offered by Southwind Intern Josie Plumlee, will be featured at the Bourbon County Fair on July 21st from 12 to 3 PM at the fairgrounds.
If you have questions, contact our Iola Extension Office at 620-365-2242.
Japanese Beetles – Be on the Lookout for this Destructive Pest
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786
Japanese beetles have become a yearly pest. They were first reported in the United States in 1916 and have since become established in many states – including Kansas. The adult beetle is one of the most destructive insect pests we face. I have recently found them attacking my rose bushes and crabapple tree.
The adult beetle is the most troublesome for the homeowner as it feeds on a wide variety of plants including rose, crabapple, birch, grapes and a whole host of other plants. They feed on leaf surfaces and will cause holes and in some cases, they will feed on the leaf tissue between the veins causing a lacelike or skeletonized appearance. However, it is the Japanese beetle larvae that is a major problem in the home lawn, golf courses, athletic fields and other turfgrass locations. They feed on the roots of turfgrass causing the grass to be unable to uptake water and nutrients.
We typically start seeing Japanese beetles in June and they feed through late August. Japanese beetles are 3/8 to ½ inch long. They are metallic green with coppery-brown wing covers and dark green legs. One distinguishing identifier is the white tufts around the abdomen area. These tufts actually look like white dots. The larvae are a white grub that looks very similar to other grubs commonly found in our area. It is actually very hard to tell the difference and would require looking under a microscope.
Japanese beetle adults are active on warm days and prefer feeding on plants that are in full sun. They begin feeding at the top of plants and gradually move down as they consume more and more leaf tissue. Fortunately, most well-established plants can tolerate some feeding damage without causing significant harm to the plant. But the plants will look rather tough after Japanese beetles have worked them over. A light fertilization will help with plant recovery.
The earlier we can implement management of the Japanese beetle, the less plant damage we will see. As for control, there are several routes that can be taken – cultural, physical and insecticidal.
Cultural control includes such things as proper watering, fertilization, mulching, and pruning. Keeping plants healthy will help them tolerate minor infestations better. Weeds should be removed.
Physical control is nothing more than removing the beetles from the plant by hand. The best time to collect beetles is early in the morning or late evening when they are less active. To remove, knock the beetles off by hand into a bucket containing soapy water. The soapy water will kill them. This works fairly well because adult beetles actually fold their legs when disturbed and will fall. Also, Japanese beetles often feed in clusters so knocking them off in masses is easy.
Chemical spray options are available. All plant parts should be thoroughly covered to be most effective. Insecticides including cyfluthrin and bifenthrin can be used. However, they will need to be applied every few weeks during the feeding period. The downfall to using insecticides is the killing of beneficial insects that can actually control other pests such as spider mites.
There are trapping systems on the market but if not used correctly they can actually increase the number of Japanese beetles! The traps contain a lure or scent that draws the beetles to the area. Therefore, they are not recommended.
Now is the time to scout your plants every few days to see if insects have moved in and started feeding. If you have questions or need help identifying a particular insect, please contact me.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.