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Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Minutes of May 25

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May 25, 2021                                       Tuesday 9:00 am

 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners and the County Clerk present.

 

Also present were the following, (some were present for a portion of the meeting and some were present for the entire meeting); Jason Silvers with the Fort Scott Tribune, Anne Dare, Mr. & Mrs. Clint Walker, Susan Bancroft, Rob Herrington, Mark Mccoy, Shane Walker and Frank Halsey.

 

Jim made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, Clifton seconded and all approved and signed the minutes.

 

Eric Bailey presented a culvert permit that had been completed for 1068 238th Street, the Commissioners signed the permit.

 

Eric reported they attended CIC training and are looking at moving forward with the time clock usage for the Road & Bridge department; he said they will use the cellphones to clock in or out, Jim questioned what employees without a phone would use; Eric said there is one employee without a phone.

 

Eric reported that MSHAW training will be June 2-4th.

 

Eric said they have started clearing bridge decks with a skid steer.

 

They plan to start pulling the shoulders tomorrow at 250th & Arrowhead.

 

They are working around cemeteries to prepare for Memorial Day.  Lynne said that Hatch Cemetery needs rock; Eric said this will be taken care of.

 

They are trying to crush at the quarry, but are dealing with the weather.

 

Jayhawk Wind update: Eric said they are also dealing with the wet weather, but are working on private roads and working on a low water crossing.

 

Lynne reported that the Uniontown Mayor and KDWP is in the process of fixing the pond at 75th & Maple Road; Lynne said they need rock and hauling labor and suggested that the County do an in-kind contribution of labor and rock.  Eric said he would discuss this with Uniontown and KDWP.

 

Lynne said KDWP has grant money and if awarded Elm Creek could use the grant to repair the dam, Lynne will give the grant information to Susan Bancroft.  Lynne said Susan will need the cost to repair the dam from Eric.  Jim reported that the last time they tried the valve at Elm Creek it didn’t work.

 

Eric reported that a tube had been ordered for the road that was recently closed.

 

Richard Horton met with the Commissioners to discuss Project 17; (this involves the 17 counties in our surrounding area).  He asked if Bourbon County still wanted to be associated with Project 17 and said there was no fee to join.  Their organization takes issues that are going on in each of the Counties and takes those issues to their board to help find connections and solutions.  The four main areas they focus on are Economic Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Health.  Lynne asked Richard Horton to contact the BEDCO Economic Development Director Rob Herrington.  All three of the Commissioners wanted to be associated with Project 17.

 

Joshua Sapp with Heartland Benefits Group, a representative from Corporate Plan Management as well as a representative from Oread Rx met with the Commissioners regarding health insurance benefits beginning in 2021.  Mr. Sapp said the County paid $1,478,269.97 for health benefits in 2020 and only utilized $731,156.31 worth of benefits.  He said the State Health Plan (the current County insurance carrier) rates will go up 2.8% in June.  Heartland Benefits can offer a partially self-funded program and can customize a plan based on the County needs.  They said by being fully insured through the State, we have been preparing for the worse, but said if we don’t use the insurance, we are losing money and said if the County were self-funded the County could retain funds.  They can mirror the current plan or can build a different plan to meet our needs.  They can offer NexUS (aligns physician, member and employer incentives to drive down the cost of care while improving the quality of care), Hostcare Resources (a company that looks for procedures that could be performed cheaper elsewhere), Whole Health Solutions (EAP, Telemedicine, Health & Wellness Program & Human Resource Counseling).  Clifton said with a former insurance carrier he had that he had to jump through hoops to earn discounts and questioned if it was the same way with Heartland Benefits Group; Joshua said that if they couldn’t get all of the needed claim’s data, then they would need health questionnaires filled out by the employees.  Joshua encouraged the County to be fully funded the first few years and then be a partially funded plan later in order to build up reserves.  Susan said that the health insurance for the county employees would be a good topic for an advisory board.

 

Rob Herrington with BEDCO met with the Commissioners; he requested that the Commissioners provide BEDCO with up to $100,000 of the PILOT money in order for BEDCO to give the money out in grants for quality-of-life issues.  Susan Bancroft said she had contacted Terry Sercer and Terry told her that the County could use this money at their own discretion.  Rob said that the City of Fulton needed assistance with tearing down houses, Lynne said all of the communities want help.  Rob said with this program he would have people fill out applications and the applications would then go before the BEDCO board for approval and said this could be a matching grant. Lynne discussed the Gunn Park Trails and said this was an economic draw to our community and said if it could be improved it would be a resource to draw more people to our community.  Lynne said the request was to have $25,000 for the completion of the Gunn Park bike trails.  Lynne suggested dedicating $25,000 to Gunn Park trails and increase the total from $100,000 to $125,000.  Jim said he wanted the money to be used to focus on the community and not to be used for tearing houses down.  Jim made a motion to approve $125,000 out of the PILOT money with $25,000 dedicated to the Gunn Park Trails as a grant program through BEDCO, Clifton seconded and stated that we were giving BEDCO more money, but said BEDCO could turn this money into more money, Mark McCoy a member of the BEDCO board said he would make sure the funds were spent ethically and distributed properly, all approved the motion.

 

Clifton made a motion to amend the agenda for a 5-minute executive session, Jim seconded and all approved.

 

Clifton made a motion to go into a 5-minute executive session for KSA 75-4319(b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships and said the subject would be trade secrets of a corporation, the Commissioners will meet in another location and reconvene in the Commission room at 10:52, Jim seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Susan Bancroft and Rob Herrington).  At 10:52, Clifton made a motion to return to open session and said there was no action, Jim seconded and all approved.

 

Greg Vahrenberg met with the Commissioners via telephone regarding refinancing the sewer district bonds; Greg said they had completed the sale of the 2021 bonds for the sewer district and said by doing this it shortened the payment period 3 years; the interest went from 2.75% to 2.41% and there was a savings of $54,317.  Clifton made a motion to adopt Resolution 17-21 a Resolution for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021-B, Jim seconded and all approved and all signed the paperwork.

 

Susan Bancroft met with the Commissioners; she said she had been attending conference calls on what the ARPA money could be used for.  She said the County would be receiving $2.8 million.  She said there would be a lot of reporting that would need completed and said the County would need to get registered and someone would have to draw down the funds; the Commissioners asked that she do this.  Susan said when the money is received it would need to be put in a separate fund.  Susan said the cities would get their own funding, but was unsure of townships.  Susan said she is starting to help with budgets and said Terry Sercer is still working on the 2020 audit and said the County should have the audit the first part of July.  Susan and Frank Halsey will put together an advisory board for the County health insurance.

 

Commissioners Comment: the Commissioners and Susan Bancroft plan to attend KAC in October and asked that Kendell enroll them for the conference and reserve hotel rooms.

 

At 11:08, Clifton made a motion to adjourn, Jim seconded and all approved.

 

 

 

 

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman

(ss) Jim Harris, Commissioner

(ss) Clifton Beth, Commissioner

ATTEST:

Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk

June 1, 2021, Approved Date

 

 

Bourbon County, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Health Care

CHC Update: Planning the Reno and Adding New Family Physician

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Financial assistance and sliding fee discounts are available to eligible patients, as stated on the front door of the CHC/SEK Clinic in Fort Scott.

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Fort Scott, is still in the planning stage of the new site they purchased, the old Price Chopper store at 2322 S. Main.

“Planning on the renovation of Price Chopper is going smoothly,” Krista Postai, CEO and president, said. “It will have walk-in care along with regular medical clinic space and diagnostic, including x-ray, CT-scanner and bone density diagnostic equipment, offices for behavioral health/addiction treatment staff and other support staff and a drive-through pharmacy.”

 

Krista Postai. Submitted photo.

 

“No start date for renovation, as of yet,” Postai said.

“To help offset the expense of renovation, CHC/SEK was the recipient of a $1.1 million federal grant through the American Rescue Plan,” she said. “A large portion of the diagnostic equipment will also be covered by an $11.3 million grant that CHC/SEK received through the American Rescue Plan for Health Centers program.”

New Family Physician Is Added

“Dr. Sarah Bradshaw, a board-certified family physician with additional training in treating allergies will be joining the Ft. Scott Medical Staff in June,” Postai said. “Dr. Bradshaw is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Missouri of Kansas City. She also has a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Kansas School of Public Health. She was formerly employed by Allen County Regional Hospital.”

“Her time will be initially split between Iola and Ft. Scott,” she said. ” Her schedule is now being finalized and more details will be available this week.”

 

Art, Bourbon County

Artists Sought For Art Walk June 25

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Bourbon County Arts Council’s annual art walk is seeking artists to display their work.
The annual art walk is on June 25 from 5-8 p.m. at the Liberty Theater/Crooners Lounge patio 113 S. Main Street.
“Items sold must be creative, original pieces, no national companies,”  said Deb Anderson, spokesperson. “Artists are responsible for their own display  needs and setup.”
The BCAC Wine Stroll in 2017
The mission of the council is: To foster, promote and increase the knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts.
 
The cost to display/sell their art is $15 for non-member of the council, free to council members.
Food and drink for the art walk is available to purchase from Crooner’s Restaurant.
In the event of inclement weather the event would be canceled, Anderson said.
For more information contact Anderson at [email protected]  or 224-8650  or Terri Floyd at 224-7221.
Current members of the council are Anderson, Floyd, Cindy Bartelsmeyer, Elaine Buerge, Bre Eden, Steve Floyd, Deb Halsey, Laura Meeks, Linda Noll, Tedena Tucker, and Chris Woods.
Bourbon County, Business

Local Patriots by Gregg Motley

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Gregg Motley. President of the Bourbon County Economic Development Council. Submitted photo.

 

In a previous column entitled “Successful Small Towns”, I listed the 11 common factors held by towns eluding the negative growth megatrends, noted by researcher James Fallows during his 55,000 mile travels around the USA. One of those factors listed is “Local Patriots”. Who are those leaders who keep the town moving toward progress? Who are the straws that seem to stir every drink?

In the last 20 years, we have seen American leadership gradually transition from the “Greatest Generation”, to the “Silent Generation, to “Baby Boomers”, and now to Gens X, Y, and Z. In many cases, this transition has not been smooth. All these generations tend to view the world and our country much differently, and sometimes the gens have devolved into competing camps and conflicts.

We have seen these types of lively battles in various communities in Bourbon County, playing out in commission rooms and conferences rooms everywhere. Many of us have witnessed loud encounters between commissioners with diverse priorities, critical citizens, organization board members and trustees charged with the public trust. Uncomfortable. Discouraging. It gives us a feeling that our communities are not doing very well.

I disagree. We have so much going for us! I believe that Bourbon County and our towns are on the verge of a leadership surge that will pave our way to progress. We have a unique opportunity to create a common vision of success, bringing together the list of generations, including past, present and future leaders to set aside personal agendas in favor of the common good. We need the wisdom of age and the energy of youth to unite behind the investments that will make our communities better. We need to start trusting each other again.

How do we bring this to reality? First, civic leaders of the past have to come out of retirement. We need you! Current leaders need to expand their vision to be more inclusive, and more young people need to take the personal risk to get involved in setting goals for our communities.

It is human nature to battle for scarce resources when the population drops and assets dwindle. We become fearful and retreat into “every person for themselves” mindsets. When we invest our time, talent and treasure toward the common good, instead of our own narrow interests, it is risky and we become vulnerable. These are risks Local Patriots are willing to take.

Step forward. Invest your resources. Suggest, LISTEN, and seek understanding. Drop your grudges. Don’t assume. Don’t yell! Pursue the common good. I believe we can create a plan for our communities to resist the megatrends that are impacting virtually every small town in America, and make BB a more attractive place to live and work.

I leave you with a quote from the One who I consider the greatest Teacher who ever lived: “…let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.” I encourage you to serve our communities with the resources you have.

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Challenges of Settling an Estate

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Barbara Stockebrand. K-State Extension Agent. Submitted photo.

 

 

Someday you may find yourself filling the shoes of someone who settles an estate for a loved one or close friend. You may be asked in an estate planning process (prior to a loved one’s death) to serve as an Executor for a Will, or you may be asked by the Court to serve as an Administrator of an estate. If an Administrator is appointed, no Last Will and Testament exists. If you agree, either way, be ready for a challenging road ahead.

Even in a simple estate where a living spouse inherits everything, there is paperwork to be done — paying creditors, closing accounts, and distributing assets. Settling an estate is not a quick process.

The grieving process sometimes makes it hard to think clearly if you are close to the one who has passed on. Family dynamics often create extra challenges.

An Executor will usually be asked to fill that capacity by the writer of the Last Will and Testament. Often a copy of that official document will be shared with the named Executor. It’s a good idea to have a conversation with the writer prior to passing to learn more of the background of their decisions and their wishes.

An Executor’s role doesn’t begin until after the loved one has passed and has been officially appointed by a Probate Court. For this to take place, the original Will needs to be located and filed with the Court. The attorney who drafted the Last Will and Testament will likely need to be contacted. An attorney will likely need to be hired, however, it’s not required to use the attorney who drafted the Will for the estate settlement process.

Families are sometimes surprised with designations that may be laid out in a Will, such as a gift to a long-lost friend or a charity. Purposeful exclusions, such as a direct heir, can create conflict in the estate process. To help address those potential trouble spots, asking the writer of the Will to include an informal letter with the Will explaining the reasoning behind their actions, can help deflate those obvious contention points.

If there is a home or other property involved after the loved one’s passing, putting small valuables in a safe place is advisable. Empty homes are prime targets for thieves who may be watching obituaries. Family members may also believe things in the home may be theirs. Locking buildings, possibly even changing locks, and taking photos of contents are good steps to take to document the property and help you as the estate representative to follow the guidelines of the tasks before you.

Some of the greatest conflicts within families during an estate process rise from those items with sentimental value. These items may have little or no monetary value. However, they may hold great meaning to more than one of the heirs. Coming up with a process that is fair for everyone involved when distributing the assets, may be one of your most challenging tasks as the estate representative.

The Probate Court will make sure that all creditors and taxes are identified and paid before real estate transfers and monetary payments can be made from the estate to the heirs. You, as the estate representative, may need to convey this message to all of the heirs to prepare them for the extended time frame before the estate can be settled.

K-State Research and Extension has a simple publication called “Decisions After Death” which shares practical suggestions in knowing where to start relating to financial and legal matters after the death of a loved one. Gathering needed documents and learning who to contact are included in the information.

Not everyone is comfortable wearing the shoes of an estate representative. It’s okay to decline that responsibility when asked if it is going to create undue stress.

It is an honor to be asked to represent a loved one’s wishes after they have passed. Hopefully these tips can better prepare those asked to settle an estate in a way that respects the loved one who has passed, serve the heirs that remain, and complete their tasks as well as possible.

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

Bourbon County Cars Expands

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Bourbon County Cars is moving from this location. Submitted photos.

Bourbon County Cars, a local used car dealer, is moving July 1.

“We’ve been looking for a place to buy on the highway, for several years,” Josh Jones, general manager, said.

“I wanted to own the building so we can carry more inventory,” he said.

“We are moving about 25 steps away to the south,” Dave Shepherd, president, and owner of the business said.

The current business location is 15 E. Huntington Blvd., the new location is 1810 S. Main Street, the recently vacated property of Pizza Hut.

“The location is a little better,” Shepherd said. “More inventory display area.”

Steve Anthony (Sales), Josh Jones (General Manager), Josh Binford (Sales), David Shepherd (Owner/President) and
Bud Hall (Sales). Submitted photos.

Expanding

“We have started stocking newer inventory,” Shepherd said.

Along with expanding the inventory, to include newer model cars, the business also has added some additional financial services, Shepherd said.

“For customers who qualify, there will be financing rates as good as anywhere,” he said.

The business offers both in-house financing and outside financing, Jones said.

In addition, a new salesman has been hired, Jones said.

On The Horizon

Jones will take over the business, eventually.

“I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life,” he said. “Josh is somebody I trust….the goal is for Josh to buy it (the business).

 

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

Evergy: Renewable Energy Goal

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Evergy Files Kansas Integrated Resource Plan

Inaugural Kansas filing mirrors Missouri as energy company
moves toward goal of net-zero carbon emissions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 28, 2021 – Today, Evergy filed its first Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Kansas Corporation Commission. The plan prioritizes sustainability, reliability and cost competitiveness with retirement of 1,200 megawatts of coal-based fossil generation and the addition of 3,200 MW of renewable generation in the next 10 years.

 

“We’re on a journey to a cleaner energy future, while balancing the highest priorities of reliability and affordability for our customers,” said David Campbell, president and chief executive officer. “Our coal-fired fossil plants are now more flexible than ever and frequently operate as a backup to renewable generation sources. This flexibility allows us to adapt to real-time needs – running fossil plants more when renewable availability is low or customer demand is high. This measured transition toward more sustainable resource options maintains the reliability our customers need.”

 

The filing includes the same forecasted generation additions and retirements announced in April when Evergy filed its IRP with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The transition toward more sustainable energy sources advances Evergy’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70 percent by 2030 (relative to 2005 levels) and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, assuming technology, regulatory, and legislative enablers have advanced to facilitate this goal. Within the next three years, the company will retire its Lawrence (KS) Energy Center and add 700 MW of solar energy.

 

Continuing recent trends, Evergy expects its coal plants will run fewer hours as their energy is increasingly displaced by lower cost renewable resources. At the same time, the reliability challenges driven by the extreme weather of February 2021 demonstrated the value of dispatchable generation with fuel on the ground. The phased transition approach in the IRP provides Evergy the ability to adjust planned additions and retirements based on evolving market, technology, and policy dynamics. As the company’s older fossil-fueled plants near the end of their useful lives, Evergy will continue to responsibly manage these assets for the benefit of customers while allowing advancing and emerging technology to develop. Evergy will also continue its focus on people, offering opportunities for employees at retiring generation facilities to learn new skills and fill different roles at the company.

 

Today’s IRP is a triennial filing that establishes a clear implementation plan through the next triennial filing in 2024 and describes expectations for meeting longer-term customer energy needs through 2040. The Plan was developed through an extensive regulatory stakeholder process to meet the diverse needs of the company’s customers and communities. The IRP is central to Evergy’s Sustainability Transformation Plan (STP), the company’s strategic plan guiding decisions through 2024, and continues the company’s transition toward a more sustainable energy company. Click here to read Evergy’s 2021 IRP Overview and here to learn more about Evergy’s energy mix.

 

 

 

About Evergy, Inc.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) serves approximately 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. We generate nearly half the power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. We support our local communities where we live and work and strive to meet the needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.

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Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda For June 1

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Agenda 

Bourbon County Commission Room 

1st Floor, County Courthouse 

210 S. National Avenue 

Fort Scott, KS 66701 

Tuesdays starting at 9:00 

 

Date: June 1, 2021 

1st District-Lynne Oharah                                                                Minutes: Approved: _______________ 

2nd District–Jim Harris                                                                      Corrected: _______________________ 

3rd District-Clifton Beth                                                                              Adjourned at: _______________ 

County Clerk-Kendell Mason 

 

 

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM. 

 

 

Call to Order 

 

  • Flag Salute 
  • Approval of Minutes from previous meeting 
  • Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report 
  • SEK Multi-County Health Dept – 2022 Budget Request 
  • Kendall Mason – Clerk/Election – 2022 Budget Request 
  • Elected Officials Comment 
  • County Counselor Comment 
  • Susan Bancroft, Finance Director 
  • 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 me

Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 28th Weekly Newsletter

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2021
Merchant Madness
Sidewalk Sale! Friday, May 28th &
Saturday, May 29th
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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5/27 & 5/28 – 6A State Baseball Tournament @ LaRoche Baseball Complex, click here for bracket.
5/28 thru 5/31- Fort Scott National Historic Site Honor the Fallen, Memorial Weekend “Symbols of Sacrifice”, Click here to join the FSHS in placing the flags for the Field of Honor Friday morning at 9 am & learn more about this event.
5/28 – WW II Sailor Returns Home, William Barnett. Graveside service at 1:30 p.m. open to the community & visitors, park outside the National Cemetary gates and walk/be escorted to service.
5/28 – Museum of Creativity Open Play Session Click hereto view all the crafts, games, exhibits we will be having from 10 am -2 pm & 4 ~ 8 pm. 209.275.2372
5/28 & 5/29 2021 Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sales Downtown & around Fort Scott!. Clickhere to see all the participating retailers. Two or more stores will also be doing an in-store drawing for a special gift.
5/28 & 5/29 Trolley Tours depart from The Fort Scott Chamber, 231 E. Wall St. 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, leaving from the Chamber & Visitor Center Fridays (11 am, 12 pm 1 pm and 2 pm) & Saturdays (10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm) throughout the summer. $6 adults, $4 children.
5/28 & 5/29 FSHS Tiger Drama Camp Performs “The Legend of Mulan” Friday at 7 pm, and again on Sat. at 2 pm. Click Here to read the full details of showtimes, location, and fees.
5/28 – 7 pm Friday Night Concerts at Heritage Park Pavilion ~ Rick Hite on the Guitar & Vocalist. Click here to see more details on this event.
5/28 & 5/29- Livestock Sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page
5/28 – Friday Night Karaoke at The Boiler Room! 7 PM. The Boiler Room Brewhaus.2 S. National Ave.
5/28 | 6/3 – Fort Scott Cinema Showtimes
Now showing: A Quite Place2, Cruella & Those Who Wish Me Dead. Click here to view showtimes.
5/29 – Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
5/29 thru 5/30 – Dave Regan Memorial 14 U Baseball Tournament @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. So, give a welcome to baseball players & families! Click here for 14U bracket.
5/29 – Woodland Hills Memorial Weekend, 4-Person Scramble. See the full schedule here.
5/29 – Kansas Rocks Recreation Park Memorial day all weekend! Visit www.ksrockspark.com for more info.
5/31 – American Legion Post 25 Memorial Day Services. Click here for the event schedule.
5/31 – Memorial Day @ 4 pm at The Fort Scott National Historic Site. Patriotic music by Pat & Steve Harry, followed by the final flag retreat for the weekend.
Looking Forward to a week of upcoming events!
6/2 – Chamber After Hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Lyons Realty Group at 5:15 pm. Everyone welcome! Clickherefor details of this event.
6/3 – Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days Committee at 8 am, Skubitz Plaza.
6/3 thru 6/6 – Midwest Showcase Tournament I @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. Clickhere to see more details about this event.
6/4 – Extrusions/Win-Vent Customer/Employee Appreciation Golf Outing @ Woodland Hills Golf Course. See the full schedule here.
6/3 – Good Ol’ Days Talent Show |6 pm at Memorial Hall. Tickets $6. Purchase at the door or in advance at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner |4:30~6 pm. Tickets $8 at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Parade celebrating 40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun @ 6 pm. The deadline to register (free) in Parade is 6/3 at 1 pm. Click here to apply online or forms are available at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 & 6/5 – Good Ol’Days Parade celebrating 40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun! Click here to see details on vendors and festivities.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
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Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Sports

Community Foundation Awards Grant to City for Roller Skates

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Leah Bowman, administrative assistant, Allyson Turvey, Fort Scott Community Development manager, Carla Farmer, FSACF chairperson, and Tom Robertson, Buck RunCommunity Center director. Submitted photo.

The City of Fort Scott recently announced plans to open a roller skating rink for individuals of all ages to enjoy.

Leading up to this decision, volunteers and others researched the concept of a roller skating rink to determine if it would be a viable venture in Fort Scott.

When it was determined that there was community support for a roller skating rink, the opportunity to purchase 120 pairs of skates and a rack presented itself to the City.

In response to a grant application received by the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, a special mid-year grant for $5,900 was awarded to the City toward the purchase of 120 pairs of skates and a rack.

“The Foundation annually holds a granting process beginning the first of August culminating with the announcement of the grants at a Chamber coffee in November,” said Carla Farmer, FSACF chair.  “On several occasions in past years since the Foundation was established, we have awarded a mid-year grant that meets the criteria of addressing a compelling need in the community and/or the timing of the request cannot be delayed until the annual granting cycle. The Foundation Board recognizes that not all needs in our community present themselves during the granting cycle and we are pleased to be able to respond to this special request.”

FSACF awarded $36,250 to 18 not-for-profits in 2020 during its 12th annual granting cycle.  The funds for these grants are derived from interest earned each year from the Foundation’s unrestricted endowment. Several of the organizations receiving funding included U-234 third grade music program, Lowell Milken Center Ft. Scott Front Line Heroes, Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition rent/utilities assistance, Care to Share, First United Methodist Feeding Families In His Name and Compassionate Ministries ID and Winter Warming Project.

Gregg Motley, granting committee chair, along with his committee, reviewed the application and final approval was made by the Board.

“When we have an opportunity to support the other positive things happening in our Community, we believe we are truly fulfilling the mission of the Foundation,” Motley stated.

For more information on the Foundation, visit FSACF.com or call 224-6500.

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Starlite FCE Minutes of May 20, 2021

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The May meeting of the Starlite FCE was held May 20th at the Yeager building at the Fairgrounds.  President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order, the Flag Salute and Club Collect were led by Deb Lust.  Ten members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered for ten hours and had recycled eighty pounds of cardboard.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Doris Ericson presented the Treasurer’s report.  Glenda Miller read a thank you card from Betty Johnson.  Glenda also announced that the Aging with Attitude sessions are available on line if you missed them.

 

Deb Lust announced that the Master Gardeners had assisted Presbyterian Village with their vegetable beds.  Starlite members Clarice Russell, Noleen Whiteside and Letha Johnson, residents of Presbyterian Village, assisted the Master Gardeners.

 

Jackie Warren updated the club on the Bourbon County Fair, this year’s theme is “Fun for the whole Herd.”  Deb Lust announced the Memorial Day service activities, which include a service on the Court House lawn at 9:30 at the veteran’s memorial, a 10:30 service at Memorial Hall and a reinternment of a WW11 veteran at the National Cemetery at 1:30.

 

New business consisted of the club voting to participate in the Scarecrow and Hay Bale decorating contests at the fair.  Doris Ericson made the motion to participate in both contests, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried   Glenda Miller asked for volunteers to bring wrapped candy to the next meeting to make firecracker treats for Tri-Valley, Karen Peery, Letha Johnson, Doris Ericson volunteered.  Glenda also announced that the Recognition Day has been cancelled, but Fall Follies will be held in Bronson this year.

 

Doris Ericson moved the meeting be adjourned, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried, meeting adjourned.  After the meeting Terri Williams presented the lesson on “Where is the Top of the world.  Refreshments of food from that area was provided by Glenda Miller and Terri Williams.

 

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Terri Williams

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