Category Archives: Bourbon County

Bourbon County, Sports

UNIONTOWN HS VOLLEYBALL AND FOOTBALL WEEK 3 RESULTS

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Submitted by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Media Reporter

The UHS Volleyball team traveled to Southeast on Tuesday, September 15. The JV lost their three games, but Varsity was victorious in all of theirs.

Southeast defeated Uniontown’s JV in two matches, scoring 25-10 both times. Skyler Coulter scored 2 points and Alexis Herring was 4/5 on attacks. Uniontown was also defeated by St. Paul, playing three matches with scores of 25-19, 17-25, and 15-9. Kristy Beene scored 6 points, Rylee Coulter was 9/9 on attacks, and Hannah Moore was 8/8 on attacks with 1 kill. The final game the JV played was against Yates Center, who beat the Eagles in two matches with scores of 25-21 and 25-7. Landry George scored 4 points and Rylee Coulter was 12/15 on attacks with 1 kill.

The Varsity girls won their three games. Starting with Yates Center, the Eagles defeated them 25-21 and 25-10. Paige Mason scored 9 points, Danielle Howard was 11/12 on attacks with 7 kills, and Bri Stokes had 7 assists. The Lady Eagles also defeated St. Paul in two matches, 25-15 and 25-23. Libby Schaaf scored 8 points, was 14/14 on attacks, and had 3 kills. Karleigh Schoenberger also had 3 kills and was 10/10 on attacks. Gwen Fry and Danielle Howard had 3 and 2 solo blocks, respectively, and Bri Stokes again had 7 assists. Southeast was defeated by Uniontown in two matches as well, with scores of 25-27 and 25-14. Bri Stokes had 9 points and 8 assists, and Danielle Howard was 12/14 on attacks with 8 kills.

“It was a long night of volleyball with it being a Quad, but the outcome was worth it! The team played extremely well,” says Coach Hall. “We are getting better at blocking, and now need to work on our coverage of hitters, blockers, and teams that tip/dink against us.”

On Friday, September 18, the football team defeated Pleasanton 14-6. Hunter Schaaf had 21 rushes over 92 yards, and Drew Perry had 15 rushes over 56 yards. Perry also threw two passes that lead to touchdowns by Tyler Harvey and Treden Buckman. Luke Perry and Jake Harvey each had 1 interception, and Korbin Miller had 2 quarterback sacks. “We did not play as well as expected, but we did expect to win,” said Assistant Coach Miller.

Bourbon County, COVID-19, Government

Bourbon County Total COVID-19 Cases Since Testing-175

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SEK Multi-County Health Departments

Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

September 21, 2020

Due to the recent increase in probable cases and presumptive lab cases, we are combining probable, presumptive, out of state and positive cases together into a “Total Cases Since Testing” column. Please call your local health department if you would like a further breakdown of cases. We will have this weekly update posted to our website tomorrow morning (www.sekmchd.com, under about us and FAQs)

Allen County

Current Active Cases 3
Total Hospitalizations 4-1 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases 53
Total Cases Since Testing 57
Deaths 1

Anderson County

Current Active Cases 4
Total Hospitalizations 1-0 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases 58
Total Cases Since Testing 62
Deaths 0

Bourbon County

Current Active Cases 28
Total Hospitalizations 10-0 remaining in hospital
Current Recovered Cases 144
Total Cases Since Testing 175
Deaths 3

Woodson County

Current Active Cases 4
Total Hospitalizations 1-0 remaining in hospital
Current Recovered Cases 13
Total Cases Since Testing 17
Deaths 0
Bourbon County, Entertainment

Care To Share Festival Oct. 3: Fun With a Cause

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Care to Share/The Sharing Bucket is a local helping agency that provides financial and emotional support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families and caregivers.

Care To Share/The Sharing Bucket is having its 14th annual festival on October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2480 Limestone Road.

To get there, go on K-54 Hwy. east to 240th Street South to Limestone Road, and then east.

Handicap parking is available.

There is family fun for everyone, according to Lavetta Simmons, who with help of family, friends, and the board of directors, hosts the event each year.

 

Submitted photos.

 

The purchase of a $10 wristband allows pony rides, a maze, an obstacle course, horse, tractor, and wagon rides, train rides, gunny sack races, turtle races, hedge-ball slingshot, face painting/tattoos, a petting zoo, and garden bombs.

Submitted photos.

 

Food, sold separately, includes funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, muffins, apple cider, homemade pies, chili, chili dogs/polish, Frito chili pies, nachos, chips, soda, and water.

 

Craft booths include Tupperware, crocheted animals, Color Street, pumpkin patch, Paparazzi jewelry, “Pic Me Ups”, canvas paintings and more.

 

Submitted photos.

 

 

For more information call-Lavetta Simmons 620-224-8070

 

The directors of Care to Share/Sharing Bucket are Dona Bauer, Donna Beerbower, Mathew Boban, Kathy Clark, Teresa Davenport, Denny Heidrick, Carol Hill, Nancy Hofer, Randy Holt, Richard Long, Jerry Witt, and Simmons, who is the secretary/treasurer of the directors.

Submitted photos.

 

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Brain Breaks by MaKayla Stroud

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MaKayla Stroud. Submitted photo.

MaKayla Stroud  

Southwind Extension District 

4-H Program Assistant   

Brain Breaks 

Do you have a hard time staying focused while working on the computer or studying? Do you ever feel like your brain is on idle or taking a nap? If you have ever felt like this, then you should try taking a brain break! A brain break is an exercise that gets you out of your chair while using different parts of your brain. These challenges can be altered for all ages, abilities and working environments. Brain breaks help one to refocus, increase energy and helps you have fun!  

Brain breaks can be used within a classroom setting, office environment or any place that includes long periods of stationary work. These exercise bursts should last between one to four minutes in length. It is recommended that for elementary students to have a brain break after 20-30 minutes of sedentary work. A quick brain break allows physical energy to be burned allowing the brain to reawake while also utilizing regions that aren’t used when students are sitting down. For adults, a brain break can allow for a quick session of stretching to make sitting at a desk more comfortable.  

Since brain breaks require you to stand or participate in light exercise, this benefits the participant by improving cognitive skills while encouraging muscle growth, increasing motor skills and strengthening cardio-vascular systems. By using both the brain and body simultaneously this allows for the brain to be reset while increasing the flow of blood & oxygen that in return boosts energy.  

Having fun is another reason to break up your workday with a short brain break. These activities allow you to take a breather from work while being silly and testing your personal best. Some brain break activities can be completed as a group to have fun with colleagues or classmates. When participating in a fun activity it boosts your mood, encourages smiling, causes laughing while helping to decrease stress.  

If you’re interested in more information, go to our Facebook page or YouTube channel named Southwind District 4-H and watch various brain break activities. Other youth development resources can be found at southwind.ksu.edu.  

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Sept. 22

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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: September 22, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District- Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.

9:00 – 9:15 Lynne Oharah, FEMA

9:15 – 9:30 Jim Harris, Executive Session, Contract Negotiations

9:30 – 9:45 Jim Harris, Executive Session, Non-Elected Personnel

9:45 – 10:00 KAC & KCAMP Voting Delegate

10:00 – 10:05 Vivian Moore, Road Closing for Airport

Bourbon County, Business

SPARK Bourbon County Update

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The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce is charged with leading Kansas forward in recovery from the far-reaching effects of COVID-19.

The SPARK Executive and Steering Committees, in conjunction with the Office of Recovery team, are responsible for the statewide distribution of the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

The following is an update from Jody Hoenor, Bourbon County Economic Development Director:

The Bourbon County SPARK Program has reached a number of milestones to this date.  All applications have been reviewed in each of the established categories.  In addition, a Business/Not for Profit grant program has been completed.  The Bourbon County Commission has tentatively approved applications after a vetting process.
The Kansas Office of Recovery has reviewed the plan and has requested additional information.  A Technical Assistance Advisor has also been assigned to the County as part of the approval process.
It is the goal of the Commissioners to have full approval of the County Plan no later than September 25, 2020.  At that time all recipients will be notified of their award along with a Memorandum of Agreement which articulates the terms and conditions of the awards.  Checks will be issued by the County upon receipt of the Agreements.
Bourbon County, Entertainment

Bourbon County Ghost Towns and Early Legends Tour Offered

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BOURBON COUNTY
GUIDED CARPOOL TOUR
GHOST TOWNS & EARLY LEGENDS OF NORTHERN BOURBON COUNTY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
175 Years of History Unfolded
5 Stops with Stories told by
Local Historians!
CLICK HEREFOR FULL EVENT DETAILS
& TO REGISTER ONLINE
ORGANIZED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP OF
THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOURBON COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION (HPA)
OLD FORT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (OFGS)
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The Chamber will be preparing 40 swag bags for the tour,
if your business or organization has any promo item to insert,
please contact the Chamber with information
about the item, then have them to our office by
Thursday, October 1st.
Phone: 620.223.3566 Email: [email protected]
Thank you!
Bourbon County, Entertainment

View Old-Time Threshing and Baling This Saturday

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Pioneer Harvest Fiesta members will be threshing oats and baling hay on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for the public to view some past farming practices in the county.

“This was meant to be done during the now-cancelled (Pioneer Harvest Fiesta) show. Anyone wanting to see how it was done in the past, or better yet, wanting to assist in threshing the oats, is welcome,” said Jim Kemmerer, a spokesman said.  “We expect to be done by or before 11 AM.”

The PHF was canceled due to the COVID 19 Pandemic.

 

Please use the north entrance by Rogers Body Shop on west 19th Street.

 

Due to the 2020 Pioneer Harvest Fiesta celebration being canceled, Pioneer Harvest Fiesta is selling the 2020 T-shirts and hats that were printed for the show at a discount. $15.00 gets you both a shirt and a hat.

Bourbon County, Elections

Voter Registration in Conjunction With Downtown Sidewalk Sale This Weekend

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Submitted by Michael J Hoyt, organizer.
This weekend in conjunction with the weekend downtown sidewalk sale, citizen organizers will have a blue tent set up at the corner of 2nd Street and South National Ave (former Shining Studio location) to assist anyone with voter registration. The deadline to register is October 13th to be able to vote in the November 3rd National Election.
Also, registered voters who reside within the City of Fort Scott can consider the PETITION FOR PLACING THE CHARTER ORDINANCE 31 ON THE BALLOT.
Additional information will be available for an understanding why consideration by the voters is critical for the improvements needed for our SEWER AND STORM SEWER RESERVE FUNDS to be used as set forth in the Kansas Constitution and not moved to the City’s general fund.
All visitors to the tent will be given a free personal copy of THE U.S. CONSTITUTION as a token of appreciation for your interest.
Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Fund Raiser For Harper Memorial: Updated 9/17

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See the update from Misty Adams at the bottom of this feature.
Raymond Harper, 19, was kayaking at Lake Fort Scott on Sunday, Sept. 13 and went missing. On Sept. 14 a body was taken from the lake, for an autopsy to be performed.
Memorial services are planned for Harper on Sept. 21.
Misty Adams put this on her Facebook page yesterday.
“Chuck and Connie Harper of Fort Scott suffered a family loss no parent wishes to encounter.  On the evening of Sunday, September 13th their beloved son, Raymond had an accident at the Fort Scott Lake while kayaking. His family in the past 24 hours have suffered so much, but today their worst fear became reality when Raymond’s body was recovered from the lake.”
“If you know Chuck and Connie you know these two have hearts of gold and both have been foster parents to a lot of children. They love others when others don’t. They help others when needed and give support when needed. They are special people to me and to many others.”
“Connie was recently diagnosed with cancer and has been battling that fight and now has to deal with the loss of a child. So much pain and suffering for one family who have a heart of gold.”
Adams asked the public to pray for the Harper family in the days ahead.
“I am also asking that our community supports this family like I know Fort Scott people can. We need to bless this family like they have other families and children who the Harper’s have been their foster family.”
“A memorial fund account was opened at Union State Bank today to cover funeral expenses. His funeral arrangements are under the care of Konantz Cheney. I ask that you help this family with the funeral expenses they are now burdened with. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for the family in the next few days ahead.”

“Please understand the $15K is just a number that we felt like would cover any and all expenses,” Adams said in an email interview. ” We do not even know if we will raise that much money, but anything we can do to ease the parent’s worry is a blessing.  We are so very thankful to those who do contribute to his memorial fund.”

 
“Any money left over will stay in the memorial fund,” Adams said in the interview.
“Donations can be mailed to Union State Bank
PO Box 546 Fort Scott Ks 66701 or hand-delivered to their location at 1009  S Clark St Fort Scott Ks. Those wishing can also send a donation to Konantz Cheney Funeral Home at 15 W Wall St Fort Scott Ks 66701. Please make checks payable to Raymond Harper Memorial Fund.
“Please donate no amount is too small as every dollar is a blessing to this family. Please share this post to help spread the word and God Bless you all,️ Misty Adams, Tisha Miller and Sara Vaughn Mills.”
UPDATE
“God answered some prayers,” Adams told fortscott.biz  “The funeral expenses are covered for the family.  The Harper family wasn’t sure how to cover such a large expense unexpectedly, but our God answered their prayers. Connie Harper contacted me immediately yesterday, and we felt like the account needed to continue in his honor. We know we no longer need the goal we set forth for his funeral expenses, but if people are willing to donate towards the scholarship fund, we will accept funds in Raymond’s honor.”
“We will be turning the account into a Fort Scott High School Scholarship fund for cross-county athletes. The funds will be used to award a cross country Senior athlete a scholarship.”
“The Harper family and those organizing this memorial fund appreciate the prayers, support, generosity, and those who have contributed already to this amazing young man we are remembering. Thank you- Misty Adams, Tisha Miller, and Sara Mills.”

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Bourbon County, Schools, Sports

Uniontown Football and Volleyball Sept. 11-12

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Adelay Martin. Submitted photo.

Submitted by Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter

UHS Football

On Friday, September 11, the Uniontown Eagles’ football team faced the Wabaunsee Chargers. The Eagles were defeated 20-14, bringing their record to 1-1.

Hunter Schaaf rushed 26 times over 118 yards and scored 1 touchdown, and Drew Perry rushed 16 times over 102 yards scored the other touchdown. Perry also completed 4 out of 8 passes over 12 yards.

“The past couple of weeks, we’ve come out and we’ve dug ourselves a hole by turning the ball over to start the game and giving up an easy score. That’s my fault as a head coach for not having the team ready to go at the start of the game,” says Coach Stark. “This past week, we played a pretty poor first half and Wabaunsee really put it to us; they deserve a lot of credit. They’re a well-coached team, and they have some pretty talented players. They wanted to win the game more than what we wanted to the entire first half. After going into halftime down 13-0, I challenged the team and they came out and played the second half with much more heart and passion than in the first half. The second half, we were a different team. Unfortunately, we dug ourselves too big of a hole to get out of.

“One thing I am proud of is how hard we played in the second half. At one point in the second half, we were down 20-7 and we went on a 23-play scoring drive to put ourselves down one score in the fourth quarter. We overcame multiple penalties and we easily could have quit, but we didn’t, and we got into the endzone.

“One thing we have to improve on is how many penalties we’ve been having. I take responsibility for that as head coach for not having the team ready to play a clean, mistake-free game. In order to win in the future, we’re going to have to do a much better job of starting the game off strong and playing a clean game and eliminating our mental mistakes of false starts and holding penalties. I’m confident we’ll get those things corrected and be ready moving forward.”

JV Volleyball

Members of the Junior Varsity Volleyball team competed at the Moran JV Tournament on Saturday, September 12. The tournament was modified, moving to just pool play within each gym. Uniontown swept their pool with three wins!

Uniontown defeated SCC in two matches with scores of 25-17 and 25-23. Kristy Beene scored 9 points, and Skyler Coulter was 3/3 on attacks with 1 kill.

Uniontown also defeated Northeast, with scores of 25-15 and 25-19. Landry George scored 15 points, and Rylee Coulter was 6/8 on attacks with 1 kill.

Lastly, the Lady Eagles defeated Pleasanton with matches scoring 25-10 and 25-18. Hannah Moore scored 12 points and Landry George was 7/7 on attacks with 2 kills.

Let’s congratulate our Junior Varsity Volleyball team!

-Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter

Bourbon County, Government

Ks. Hwy. 3 From US 54 to K-39 Closed Sept. 21-22

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Section of K-3 to close for pipe replacement project

 

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close a section of K-3 in Bourbon County to replace four crossroad pipes on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 21-22, weather permitting.

 

K-3 will be closed to through traffic between K-39 and U.S. 54 from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. both days. Traffic should use alternate routes.

 

Persons with questions may contact KDOT Superintendent Derrick Shannon, (620) 901-6550, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.