Category Archives: Bourbon County

Bourbon County, Government

County Commission Meeting Starts at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11

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Please note that the meeting will begin at 1:30pm in the Commission Room at the courthouse. At 6:00pm meeting will be at the Ellis building on the FSCC campus for Windfarm discussion.

Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

Date: February 11, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

1:30-2:00 – Jim Harris

2:00-2:15 – Hubert Thomas, Bridges

2:15-2:45 – Susan Bancroft, EMS

2:45-3:00 – Mary Pimberton, Windfarm

3:30-3:50 – Justin Meeks, Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

4:00-4:15 – Bill Martin, Executive Session (Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel)

4:30-6:00 – Lunch

6:00-7:30 – Windfarm Discussion @ FSCC-Ellis Building

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Family Succession Planning

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Carla Nemecek is Southwind District Director and agent.

 

Finding the time to talk to your family about succession planning may be difficult. Farmers, ranchers and rural business owners may also be uncomfortable with the thought of ending their involvement with the farming business and selling or handing over control to family members. Making the time to develop a solid transition plan for your farming business may ensure that your family’s wishes are met, and emotional stress is minimized.

K-State Research & Extension, in cooperation with Community National Bank will offer a one-day conference designed to introduce succession planning and bring awareness to local resources to support families as they prepare for the future of the enterprise. On Thursday, February 20th at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center in Iola, KS we will discuss topics related to family communication, financial and legal considerations and have a panel discussion from those who have successfully navigated succession.

The transfer of ownership, management and leadership from one generation to another is an important issue for farms, ranches and rural communities across Kansas. All who are involved with a family agricultural operation are encouraged to attend. Cost is only $5, and includes lunch. Registration details can be found by visiting the Southwind Extension District webpage and following the link at www.southwind.ksu.edu .

Future sustainability of the farm or ranch depends on whether the family has planned for succession. The average age of U.S. producers continues to rise and families need to explore options for the transitional feasibility of current and future operators. Succession planning is a step-by-step process where families work together to develop a plan to incorporate the next owner and pass on knowledge and resources that will sustain the operation.

Farm and ranch families may be uncertain of how to begin developing a succession plan and need guidance moving forward. K-State Research & Extension can help the family identify strengths, barriers and opportunities as they pass the farm business on to the next generation. Facilitators will guide participants to resources and individuals who can help them find the information they need to develop an effective succession plan.

Families often do not know where to start with succession. KSU Specialists and local leaders will provide you with a step by step source to guide you in the process and answer your questions.

For further details, please call the Southwind Extension District at 620-365-2242.

 

Carla Nemecek
Southwind Extension District
Director & Agent
[email protected]
620-365-2242
1 North Washington, Iola, KS 66749

 

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Uniontown 4-H Club December Report

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L to R: Tucker Sutton, Will Maycumber, Austin Maycumber, Kendyl Bloesser, Lane Minor, Calvin Walker, Hunter Minor, McKinley Sutton, Hailey Shadden, Marley Sutton, Mackinlee Bloesser, Seth Shadden, Bareigh Farrell.

By Marley Sutton, Uniontown 4-H Club Reporter

 

Uniontown 4-H Club members worked hard this past month not only on their individual events for the Southwind District 4-H Day, but as a club they practiced numerous times on their club skit. On February 1st the club traveled to Moran, Kansas to compete in the event. After performing their skit, “4H Feud”, the club earned a Top Blue placing and will now compete at the Regional 4H Day in Chanute on March 7th.

 

Several club members also received individual Top Blue Placings. Those members are:

Austin Maycumber and Will Maycumber with their Illustrated Talks, Bareigh Farrell with her Senior Solo and Reading, Marley Sutton, and McKinley Sutton and Kendyl Bloesser with their Junior Reading. Mackinlee Bloesser, Seth Shadden and Hailey Shadden all received a Blue placing with their readings.

 

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

Black History Lunch Rescheduled To Feb. 18

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DUE TO THE FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER IN OUR SURROUNDING AREA.

THE “LUNCH & LEARN” WITH FRANK CLAY PRESENTATION (BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKING PRESENTATION) HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO Tuesday, FEB 18 AT 11:00.AM. – 12:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

Kirk Sharp, Executive Director

Gordon Parks Museum

Fort Scott Community College

2108 S. Horton

Fort Scott, Kansas 66701-3141

620-223-2700, ext 5850

Email: [email protected]

www.gordonparkscenter.org

Bourbon County, Schools, Sports

UHS EAGLES GIRLS AND BOYS DEFEAT CREST

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by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter

The Uniontown Eagles faced the Crest Lancers on Friday night, January 31. Both Varsity teams took victory over the Lancers. We also had a teachers’ cheering section in the stands, which helped both teams out with morale.

The girls’ Varsity beat the Lancers 66 to 50. Danielle Howard had 24 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals. Karleigh Schoenberger had 18 points and 3 assists. Breleigh Harris had 3 assists. Sammie Hampton had 11 points and 6 rebounds. Coach Miller remarked, “To use a quote from Larry Bird, ‘It does not matter who scores the points, it’s who can get the ball to the scorer.’ That was definitely the theme for tonight. I’m glad that we are starting to see the court better. This will definitely help moving forward. We will play the Chetopa Hornets on Tuesday, February 3 at 6 pm at home.”

The Varsity boys also beat the Lancers, coming out 54 to 46. Jake Harvey scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 steals. Luke George had 11 points and 3 assists. Clay Sutterby had 5 rebounds and Hunter Schaaf had 7 rebounds. Coach Hays said, “I thought the atmosphere for our game tonight was electric. The student section and teacher cheer section really brought the energy. Free throws continue to be an area we need to improve on. I liked our defensive effort tonight, especially Drew Perry on their best shooter. It was a total team effort tonight.”

Bourbon County, Business, Government

Bourbon County Commission Meets Feb. 4 and Feb. 11

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The Bourbon County Commissioners will have a meeting on February 11th at FSCC in the Ellis auditorium from 6– 7:30 pm for a wind farm discussion.

Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: February 4, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

9:00-9:45 – Jim Harris

9:45-10:15 – City of Fort Scott (Robert Uhler & Susan Bancroft), Executive Session-Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

11:00-11:15 – Justin Meeks, EMS

11:15-11:30 – Justin Meeks, Executive Session-Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

1:30-1:45 – Jeff Fischer, Windfarm impact on BBCO property tax goals

2:00-2:15 – Tim Emerson, Windfarm

2:15-2:30 – Kim Simons, Windfarm

Bourbon County, Schools, Sports

UHS Basketball Teams Sweep Jayhawk-Linn

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by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter

The Uniontown Eagles and the Jayhawk-Linn Jayhawks played at Uniontown Tuesday, January 28. Both Varsity teams won against them, as did the JV teams.

The girls’ Varsity beat the Jayhawks 52 to 35. Danielle Howard and Karleigh Schoenberger once more lead in points, earning the team 16 and 22 points respectively. Howard also had 6 assists and 8 steals. Sammie Hampton garnered 8 points and 4 rebounds. Breleigh Harris had 3 steals. Coach Miller said, “Proud of these girls in their effort in winning all 4 quarters of this ball game. We will get back to work tomorrow and prepare for another home game this Friday against Crest.”

The boys also beat Jayhawk tonight with a score of 43 to 38. Jake Harvey scored 13 points and made 3 of his 6 three-point shots. He also had 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals. Luke George scored 11 points and Luke Perry scored 9 points. Hunter Schaaf had 7 rebounds and 2 assists. “I thought we played well defensively against Jayhawk,” Coach Hays said. “Our defense kept us in the game the first half. We were able to come out in the second half and make a few shots which helped us build a lead. We need to continue to work hard and improve because we have some big league games coming up.” Korbin Miller, who usually plays for the JV team, commented, “They played really well on defense, and our shots started falling toward the end of the game.”

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda Feb. 3

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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: February 3, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

10:30 – (Commissioners, Justin Meeks & Jayhawk Wind) Executive Session – Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships