In light of the continuing events resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately The American Legion National Organization is implementing the following directives relating to The American Legion National Organization national baseball program for the 2020 season.
1. Any and all previous 2020 American Legion National Organization memos regarding the national baseball program for the 2020 season are retracted and replaced by the following.
2. The American Legion National Organization has cancelled all 2020 season’s Regional Tournaments and The American Legion World Series.
3. Concurrently, The American Legion National Organization has shut down all sponsorship and all involvement in baseball for the 2020 season.
4. This shutdown of all sponsorship and all involvement in baseball for the 2020 season means that those baseball teams that wish to continue playing 2020 season baseball shall be participating in a sporting event not sponsored, nor endorsed in any manner, by The American Legion National Organization, but sponsored and endorsed solely by the group the team is named.
5. Any baseball team that continues play in the 2020 season sponsored by the group the team is named must understand that its team is not playing as an American Legion National Organization “registered” baseball team and it is not playing in an American Legion National Organization baseball program.
6. The complete cancellation of the 2020 American Legion National Organization baseball season means there is no American Legion National Organization baseball program “national rules,” nor are there “national guidelines,” as there is no 2020 American Legion national involvement.
7. In other words, if an American Legion Department has a 2020 season baseball program, then that Department is having “The Department of ‘X’ American Legion Baseball Program – not authorized, nor endorsed by The American Legion National Organization.”
8. Those departments that conduct this 2020 baseball season program will need to determine
their rules, guidelines, schedules, insurance coverage, etc., for their own programs as The
American Legion National Organization will not provide this assistance.
9. The American Legion National Organization has already stopped collecting, and subsequently
returned to all teams any and all national baseball team fees to the respective teams.
10. With the shutdown of the online National American Legion Baseball registration portal, The
American Legion National Organization has stopped referring baseball teams to the K&K
Insurance portal for the 2020 baseball season. The departments that have their own programs
will need to determine what insurance their teams need in order to play in their programs;
The American Legion National Organization will not provide this assistance.
11. All baseball teams that paid to The American Legion National Organization administrative
fees shall have these fees reimbursed to the teams.
12. All other situation(s) that may arise during the 2020 baseball season in a department that elects
to have a 2020 baseball season is a situation for that particular department as that particular
department is solely responsible for its decision to any situation(s) as The American Legion
National Organization staff and volunteers are not authorized to address or help with any
department’s situation(s).
Category Archives: Bourbon County
Art Is Ageless Winners Announced
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, an assisted living facility, recently honored winning artists in the annual Art Is Ageless juried competition, according to a press release.
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” Becky Kellum, marketing director at the facility, said. “Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”
Winners are as follows:
In the professional division:
1) The Tony Forelli piece, “Wilderness Knife” won two ribbons 1) Mixed Media /Crafts Professional and 2) People’s Choice Professional.
2) Sculpture 3/D Professional “ Forever” by Bobbie Kemna
3) Quilting Professional “ American Flag” by Carolyn Crystal
4) Photography Professional “ Sunrise at Fort Scott National Cemetery “ by Paul Milks
5) Painting Professional “ Gossip “ by Carolyn Munsell
6) Needlework Professional “ Flower Bag” by Carolyn Crystal
7) Christmas Professional ‘ Christmas Stocking “ by Carolyn Crystal
8) Best of Show Professional “ Druzy Diamonds “ by John Bartlesmeyer
9) Judges Choice Professional “ His Word” by Tony Fornelli
In the amateur division:
1) Christmas Amateur “Thompson Farm “ by Linda Thompson
2) Needlework Amateur “ Flower Bouquet” by Charlotte Kite
3) Fiber Arts Amateur “ Star of Bethlehem ” by Jean Strader
4) Mixed Media/Crafts Amateur “Joy in Motion”: Barbara Gibson
5) Painting Amateur “ The Cottage “ Glenda Stevicks
6) Sculpture 3/D ( Amateur ) “ G.E. lives Here!” by Gerald Elliott
7) This piece, “The Clover Valley” by Earline Foster, won two ribbons 1) Quilting Amateur 2) Judges Choice “ The Clover Valley “
8) People’s Choice Amateur “ Flower Garden “ by Carolyn Eastwood
9) Best of Show Amateur “ Round of Robins “ by Thyra Babcok
COVID-19 RECOVERY DRIVE
SEK Multi-County Health Department would like to announce we will be having a COVID-19 Recovery Drive, where we will be handing out care packages, which include a variety of basic necessities and food items, to Bourbon County residents that are in need. Donations will be handed out to the first 100 cars to come through.
Location: Bourbon County Health Department 524 S. Lowman St. Ft. Scott (Corner of 6th and Horton)
Date: May 14th
Time: 1-5PM
Residents will remain in their car during pickup. We ask that you enter through our east drive and exit through the west drive to keep things moving smoothly.
We would like to thank the Kansas Health Foundation, Valu Merchandisers, Fort Scott Fire Department, G&W Foods, Walmart, and community members for their assistance in making all of this drive possible.
Disaster Food Distribution May 14 For Western Bourbon County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will have another food distribution in May for those affected by the COVID 19 pandemic.
“We will have Disaster Household Distribution (DHD)food for the area again on May 14th,” Becky Shinn, coordinator of the West Bourbon County distribution, said. “Here in Uniontown, it will be May 14th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Uniontown Baptist Church.”
People are asked to stay in their cars and those distributing will come to each car to get information on how many in the family.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for May 12
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: May 12, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING HELD IN THE EOC WITH NO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE (PUBLIC ATTENDANCE VIA FACEBOOK LIVE)
9:00 – 9:15 Justin Meeks – Executive Session – Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
9:15 – 9:30 Jim Harris
9:45 – 10:00 Clint Anderson – Valuation of Valu Merchandisers
10:00 – 10:15 Lora Holdridge, Surveyors by appointment (access to enter building)
11:00 – 11:30 Via Christi, Randy Cason, Update on lease agreement for Hospital building
COVID-19 RECOVERY DRIVE
SEK Multi-County Health Department would like to announce we will be having a COVID-19 Recovery Drive, where we will be handing out care packages, which include a variety of basic necessities and food items, to Bourbon County residents that are in need. Donations will be handed out to the first 100 cars to come through.
Location: Bourbon County Health Department 524 S. Lowman St. Ft. Scott (Corner of 6th and Horton)
Date: May 14th
Time: 1-5PM
Residents will remain in their car during pickup. We ask that you enter through our east drive and exit through the west drive to keep things moving smoothly.
We would like to thank the Kansas Health Foundation, Valu Merchandisers, Fort Scott Fire Department, G&W Foods, Walmart, and community members for their assistance in making all of this drive possible.
County Health Department Update May 11
SEK Multi-County Health Departments
Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Allen County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 0 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Anderson County
| Current Positive Cases | 1 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 0 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Bourbon County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 5 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 6 |
| Deaths | 1 |
Woodson County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 6 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 6 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Recovered cases are based on dates of onset of symptoms, not on day testing results are received.
American Legion Post 25 Impact Report
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The following monthly reports provide a summary of membership, participation and volunteerism making an impact in the lives of veterans, families and communities.American Legion Posts can share the many ways Legionnaires are making a difference in their communities. To view the impact American Legion posts made throughout the year, please read the attached March 2020 membership impact report.
Submitted by Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.
Click below for the report:
George Named a 2020 Kansas Governor’s Scholar
Luke George, Redfield, was named a 2020 Kansas Governor’s Scholar by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
This award recognizes and honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors.
To view the full award, click below:
When Your Income Drops
Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent
Adult Development and Aging
Family Resource Management
K-State Research and Extension
Southwind Extension District
210 S. National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Office: 620-223-3720
Fax: 620-223-0332
joymiller@ksu.edu
The COVID-19 situation has affected many families. From layoffs and closures to limited schedules, farm markets and potential furloughs, financial strain is a real issue.
A sudden drop in income, no matter the reason, can result in panic and stress when the bills keep coming. Proactively figuring out what you have and developing a plan can help buffer those feelings and take control of your financial position.
K-State Research and Extension recently published “When Your Income Drops”, a series of five fact sheets to help you find your way when your finances have changed.
The first in the series is Don’t Panic — Take Control. It provides basic ‘to do’ tips to minimize financial hardship.
The second one, Making Ends Meet, addresses the five “C’s” to keep in mind when income changes or becomes uncertain. These include control as much of the situation as you can. Claim benefits you qualify for. Communicate with family members and develop a plan together. Don’t ignore, confer with creditors and any company you have financial obligations with. Be prepared to change your lifestyle, at least temporarily, to maintain basic essentials.
Coping with Stress outlines recognizing stress, management tips, and knowing when and where to get help. In Kansas, professional help is available from numerous community agencies and protective services.
Community and Family Resources includes sources of supply, support and aid in Kansas including Unemployment Insurance, Kansas Works, and Legal Services. The fact sheet also includes Kansas organizations that focus on situations specific to farmers including Kansas Ag Stress Resources and the Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services. United Way supports 211, a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sharpening Survival Skills focuses on developing a plan, substitutions, conserving, utilizing your talents and times, cooperating to stretch resources, and accessing community resources such as parks, museums, and libraries.
A sudden loss of income can be traumatic, but being proactive by taking stock of where you are financially, investigating potential resources and creating a spending plan can help buffer the shock.
The full series can be downloaded at https://www.southwind.k-state.edu/covid_19_resources/your_money/money%20index.html
For more information, please contact Joy Miller at joymiller@ksu.edu or by calling 620-223-3720. Follow us on Facebook @southwindextensiondistrict.
Fort Scott Farmer’s Market Continues on Saturdays and Tuesdays
The Fort Scott Farmer’s Market will continue on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at Skubitz Plaza, directly in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
This farmer run market provides a friendly, safe, and fair local market of fresh locally produced items for the community, according to its’ Facebook page.
Linda Bower and husband Chet, have been involved in the market for 25 years she said.
Things will be a little different in 2020 with the pandemic in that social distancing will be maintained, Bower said.
“The public health nurse, Becky Johnson, has OK’d the farmer’s market,” she said. “We have to do social distancing. Masks are optional. Hand sanitizers will be available.”
The Bowers will be bringing spring harvested food produce.
“We will be bringing broccoli, onions, lettuce, spinach, and radishes,” she said.
The Fort Scott Garden Club will have their annual plant sale this Saturday, May 9.
Other vendors are:
R and B Produce, owners Ronnie and Beverly Brown, will be selling nuts and nut bread: (pumpkin, banana, poppy seed, apple nut), caramel rolls, jelly, and salsa.
Locust Hill Lamanchas, owner Sue Reinecke and family, will be selling goat’s milk products: soap, lotion, body cream, all-natural deodorant, and candles.
Micki Kraft will be bringing fabric facemasks in three sizes-$3 each. and also aprons (kids and adults), kitchen towels, hot pads, dish rags, and microwave potato bags.
Leta Herboldsherimer will be selling baked goods, pot holders, and dish rags.
Some Amish families will be selling plants and a new vendor will be selling glassware yard decor, Bower said.
To learn more about becoming a vendor, please click the application and guidelines here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmtWzbD4woEHX7618JRrH2xvuouv08Pl/view?usp=sharing
Bourbon County Has No New COVID Cases: Health Department
SEK Multi-County Health Departments
Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
May 6, 2020
Allen County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 0 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Anderson County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 0 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Bourbon County
| Current Positive Cases | 0 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 5 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 6 |
| Deaths | 1 |
Woodson County
| Current Positive Cases | 1 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 5 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 6 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Recovered cases are based on dates of onset of symptoms, not on day testing results are received.