Category Archives: Bourbon County
Fans and Other Necessary Items Available Through FS Compassionate Ministries
Allen Schellack has a problem.
He has a wall of fans to give away and needs to get the word out that they are free to those who need them.
Schellack is the director of Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries and fans are just one of the outreaches of the ministry.
“We have given out 21 so far this year,” he said.
These fans are intended for the elderly, disabled and those who do not have a fan or air conditioning in their home, and can’t afford to buy one. To help the most people, each household is eligible for one fan. Applicants can contact Schellack at 620.223.212 to set up an appointment to get the fan. An identification card and proof of address are required.
The ministry is located at 26 N. Main, on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center.
In addition to the fans, the ministry has teamed up with CarePortal, an online connection tool that provides needs that local child welfare workers see for foster families and families in crisis; helps with a homeless outreach service; provides soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste along with other hygienic products; provides durable medical supplies and diabetic supplies.
In partnership with the Fort Scott Ministerial Alliance, the ministry provides physical assistance to transients who need help to reach their destination. This fund is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Department under the FSMA guidelines.
In addition to fans in the summer, the ministry can provide heaters and blankets in the winter, along with bedding and towels.
At the beginning of school, free school supplies are available for middle and high school students, through the ministry.
Additional services are through partnerships with job search assistance needs, and help groups such as Celebrate Recovery, Financial Peace University, Pathways and Next Steps.
FSCM is a designated disaster relief and services extension unit for the Salvation Army which includes rental and utility assistance, prescriptions (no narcotics), temporary lodging, gasoline for work and doctor visits, help buying eyeglasses and other unspecified needs on a case by case basis.
Volunteers are welcome.
VBS: Uniontown Baptist Church July 18-22
This is part of a series featuring local VBS’s in the county. Please send information and a photo to help tell the story of your event.
The First Missionary Uniontown Baptist Church invites community children to their Vacation Bible School from Monday July 19 to Friday July 22 with the closing program on Sunday July 24 at the 10 a.m. church service.
It is presented from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 through fifth grade at the church. The church is located at the intersection of Hwy. 3 and Maple Road (Fifth Street in Uniontown.)
The Armor of God is the theme this year.
There will be Bible stories, fun games, yummy snacks and great songs.
A drawing for five Silver Dollar City Tickets will happen at the closing program.
For more information or to register, call Elaine Ledford at 620-756-4924, text at 620-215-6963 or email [email protected]
Bourbon County K-39 bridge replacement project starts next Monday
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start work Monday, July 11, on a project to replace a bridge on K-39 in Bourbon County. The bridge spans Flat Rock Creek and is approximately 3 miles east of the Neosho-Bourbon county line.
K-39 traffic will be placed on a state route detour around the work zone. Eastbound traffic will detour north on U.S. 59 to U.S. 54, then east to K-3 and south to K-39. Westbound K-39 traffic should follow the same route in the opposite direction. KDOT uses state highways for official detour routes for safety, weight and maintenance concerns.
KDOT awarded the $722,897 construction contract to Killough Construction Inc., Ottawa, Kansas. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by the end of November. Persons with questions may contact Iola Area Engineer Troy Howard, (620) 901-6557, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433. Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.Kandrive.org, for more road condition and construction details.
KDOT to replace crossroad pipes on K-31 in Bourbon County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of K-31 in Bourbon County to replace crossroad pipes on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12-13. The work will take place between reference points 128-133, from the east junction with K-7 east to the community of Fulton.
The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day. Traffic should use alternate routes. Persons with questions may call KDOT Area Superintendent Derrick Shannon (620) 901-6550 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433.
2022 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Cruise Night Raises $12,000
A crowd of 170 people attended the 2022 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Cruise Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 14th. This evening was the Foundation’s first in-person Cruise Night since 2019 Cruise Night was held at Central Park Pavilion in Chanute and began at 6 pm.
Approximately $12,000 was raised during the evening from stretch, silent and live auctions.
Attendees were treated to a delicious three course meal furnished by Dalton’s Back 9. Members of the Neosho Valley Busy Bee’s 4H Club were servers for the evening. Door prizes were courtesy of Tri-Valley’s Fort Scott Greenhouse.
As in year’s past, the live auction was the highlight of the evening. For 2022, we had a new item courtesy of Monarch Cement Company; Wichita Thunder Hockey Tickets and use of Monarch’s 12-person suite at INTRUST Bank Arena. Other items auctioned off include: a Breckenridge CO vacation package courtesy of Home Savings Bank; a Branson MO vacation package courtesy of Community National Bank; a full-size recliner courtesy of Ruddick’s Furniture in Fort Scott; Dinner for 10 courtesy of Brenda Harrison; and a seven day Cruise from Holland America courtesy of Monarch Cement Company.
All money raised from the evening will go towards the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation projects. Since 2001, the Foundation has built six homes and acquired six additional homes and a duplex. The houses are located in our communities of Chanute, Fort Scott, Humboldt, Iola, Moline, and Neodesha. These houses are home to sixty-four of our neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Tri-Valley Developmental Services. The Foundation is currently remodeling homes in Humboldt and Neodesha.
“The evening was fantastic”, said Bill Fiscus, CEO. “The food, drawings and conversation were phenomenal. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had an enjoyable evening and look forward to seeing you all in 2023.”
A big thank you goes to the evening’s sponsors. Lido Level: Community National Bank; Home Savings Bank; Monarch Cement Company; Newkirk, Dennis & Buckles; and Steve Faulkner Ford.
Promenade Level: Ash Grove Cement Company; Heartland Homecare; Hofer & Hofer & Associates; and IMA
Mezzanine Level: Ashley Clinic; Landmark National Bank; Neosho County Community College;
Neodesha Family Dentistry; and Sonic Drive Ins of Chanute and Iola.
Riviera Level: Donald Davis CPA; Hi-Lo Industries; Cheney Witt Chapel; and H & H Agency of Bourbon & Linn Counties.
Special thanks go to Dave Petersen who served as Emcee; Larry Holman for photography; and John Graham for sound and lighting.
Weekly Food Distribution Offered Through Assembly of God Church Plant
A new Assembly of God Church plant is receiving food to distribute to Fort Scott children under 18 years of age, until school starts in August. The food will be distributed at the Fort Scott Cinema.
Family Life Assembly of God volunteers will be distributing the food, with Grady Proffitt the facilitator here in Fort Scott.
“We have started a distribution that partners with Life 360 Church out of Springfield, MO,” said Proffitt, who is planting a new church called Family Life Assembly of God in Fort Scott. “They have received government funding that is able to feed kids in communities that are ages 18 and under. They are serving the Southeast Kansas area places like: Baxter Springs, Galena, Girard, Garnett, Ottawa, Humboldt, Pittsburg, and Fort Scott. There might be more, but I know those cities for sure!”
“This partnership is not FLAG Church this is Life360 Church reaching out to our churches in our different communities,” he said.
“For us here in Fort Scott, they serve us every Thursday from 11am-12:30pm in the Fort Cinema parking lot. This will go until school starts with the last Thursday, August 18,” Proffitt said.
“This is for students and children ages 18 under,” he reiterated. “Supplies include lunches and dinners for each child. Milk, dry foods, canned foods, and some frozen meals. The only criteria is that each child must be in the vehicle to receive meal packages while supplies last.”
“This is not FLAG Church, this is Life360 Church out of Springfield, MO that is partnering with local churches to bless communities in the Southeast Kansas area. We are grateful for this opportunity to add to the needs of so many here in Fort Scott!”
Grady Proffit, is the Fort Scott Campus Pastor of Family Life Assembly of God.
To learn more about the church:
New Church Plant Starting in Fort Scott In September
For more information:
(620) 232-FLAG
No County Commission Meeting Today: Lack of Quorum
The Bourbon County Commission meeting as well as the budget meeting scheduled for today, 7/5/22, have been canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Submitted by Ashley Shelton, Bourbon County Clerk.
County Fair: Bringing Communities Together
The County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H and FFA members and the surrounding community. It is an opportunity to showcase the handiwork they have made and show the animals they have worked with for months leading up to the fair season.
Through their various projects with these youth programs, the members have “learned by doing.” They have learned how to work with others, learned to make decisions, and take responsibility to complete their projects. At the county fair, their projects are judged on their quality of workmanship, ingenuity, and skills learned throughout the project.
While competition is an important part of the fair, the real experience for these youth members lies in competing to better their own skills. It is exciting to win ribbons and trophies, but sometimes the lessons learned by those who don’t win are the most valuable. Not only are important things learned about their projects, they learn more about themselves. Growth takes place by learning from mistakes. Being a good sport when you don’t quite make the mark you would have liked, is often one of the best life lessons that can be learned.
Sometimes we forget that the County Fair is not just for the youth. Most of our county fairs offer an open class division with divisions similar to those offered for 4-H and FFA – open to all ages. Some county fairs allow open class entries from adjacent counties. This is a great way for adults to show off their talents and directly participate in the county fair.
One of the take-aways for county fair spectators is a better sense of the talent and creativity of those around you. I’m always amazed with the originality and intricate work our youth and adults bring to the area fairs.
The county fair brings locals together for a celebration of their community and offers something for everyone. It is a unique experience that can really bring out the best in communities.
The Southwind Extension District fairs will be taking place this month. Bourbon County begins the circuit in Fort Scott on July 16 and runs through July 23. Woodson County’s fair in Yates Center also starts July 16 and continues through July 20. Neosho County fair in Erie takes place July 21-July 25. Allen County fair in Iola is slated for July 28-July 31. For individual county events and rules, check out the county fair books online at www.southwind.ksu-edu.
See you at the fair!
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Marmaton River Massacre-Payback History Tour
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Bingo at Memorial Hall
Until further notice, bingo will be the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month by the American Legion Post.
Location: Memorial Hall
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Submitted by:
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for July 5
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 5, 2022
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM
Call to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
- Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
- Bob Reed – Fair Board Budget
- Kelley Zellner — Discuss demolition incentive and fall cleanup day
- Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
- Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer Comment
- 2021 EMPG Grant Discussion
- Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
- Public Comment
- Commission Comment
- District Court – 10:30am
- Judge Ward-Executive Session 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
1pm – 4pm: Department Budget Reviews (open to the public)
Register of Deeds
Sheriff/Corrections
Public Works
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.