Category Archives: Bourbon County
“No Humbugs” Christmas Lights Tours
It’s a Trolley Ride that would put Ebenezer Scrooge in a holiday spirit! It’s the “NO HUMBUGS ALLOWED” Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley.
Tours are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening now through December 23.
Tours depart from the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm each evening.
Prior to the tour, enjoy a hot cup of cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace, and maybe have a chance to meet old Saint Nick himself.
All tours will be chaperoned by the Thespians of Fort Scott High School, leading the tour in Christmas Carols and holiday humor.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids 12 and under and are on sale now at the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center, 231 E. Wall, Fort Scott.
Private tours ar also available for your group or organization. Find more information online at visitfortscott.com and click on the events tab, or call 620.670.2750.
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No Homes For the Holidays Tour This Year: But Lots of Entertainment Choices
The annual Homes for the Holiday Tour will no longer be every year but will switch to every other year, according to Bourbon County Historic Preservation Association Chairman Rhonda Dunn.
“Bourbon County HPA pioneered the concepts of homes tours and was the only homes tour in this area for many, many years,” Dunn said. “Now there are several other homes tours in the area and some of them on the same weekend. So the crowds we once enjoyed visiting the houses in our town are now staying closer to home at other tours.”
“Above everything else, the Homes for the Holidays tour takes the generosity of homeowners to open their houses to the tour and to the public,” she said. “Participating in the homes tour requires a lot of time and effort on the part of the homeowner. The most famous of Fort Scott’s historic homes have been on the Homes tour several times. It is difficult to find a ‘new’ home for the tour and it has become increasingly more difficult to get homes committed to participate in the tour.”
” So after much consideration, the HPA has decided to try a bi-annual format in hopes of having a strong, vibrant tour for many years to come,” she said.
“The tour has evolved through the years with the addition of the Stocking Stuffer Craft Show, the Moonlight and Mistletoe evening event, quilt shows, churches, etc.,” Dunn said. ” An event like HFH takes a large amount of volunteers to put the event together and nearly year-round preparation.”
There will still be Moonlight and Mistletoe Party.
Moonlight and Mistletoe is Friday, December 7, from 6-8 pm at the Courtland Hotel.
Tickets are $25 for the event and are available at the Convention and Visitors Bureau or Chamber of Commerce.
Hors doerves will be served, with a cash bar. Tours of the hotel and spa will be available.
“The Bourbon County Historic Preservation Association would like to thank everyone for the many years of support of the Homes for the Holidays tour, most especially the home’s owners and volunteers that made the event possible,” she said. ” Mark your calendars for December 6/7/8, 2019 for the Homes for the Holidays Tour.”
Anyone interested in opening their home for the Homes Tour or volunteering to help with the event next year can contact Rhonda Dunn at 620-224-1186.
There is still much to entertain that weekend in Fort Scott, she said.
The Candlelight Tour at the Fort Scott National Historic Site is December 7 and 8.
Tours on December 7 will begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes until 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, December 8, the tours will start at 5:00 p.m. with the final tour leaving at 8:45 p.m.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented.
For more information click: Fort Candlelight Tour Tickets On Sale Nov. 1
The No Humbugs Christmas Lights Tours leave on December 7-9 at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm from the Visitors Center, 231 E. Wall.
“That includes treats, hot chocolate, glow necklaces, Christmas Carols with Fort Scott High School Thespians, and Santa might even make an appearance while on the tour,” Dunn said.
Enjoy a FREE regular tour of Fort Scott on Dolly the Trolley on Saturday, December 8, leaving on the hour beginning at 10 am, with the last tour at3 pm.
In addition, the shops throughout Fort Scott are open.
“Our boutique shops, bookstore, and antique shops are open on Saturday,” Dunn said. “There are some people on your gift list that are impossible to buy for. Rely on the knowledgeable advice of our expert shopkeepers. Gifts take on a special meaning when you purchase them from a live shopkeeper in a brick and mortar shop!”
Dunn said local restaurants are also open for a family’s dining experience.
“You can immerse yourself in the Christmas Spirit with a drink and incredible meal at Nate’s Place or Crooner’s Lounge,” she said.” Enjoy Fort Scott’s very own Holiday Ale at the Boiler Room Brewhaus.”
KDOT announces approved November bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Nov. 14 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.
There are two Bourbon County projects:
Bourbon County ‑ 3‑6 KA‑5088‑01 ‑ K‑3, beginning at the east K‑39/K‑3 junction west to the west K‑39/K‑3 junction, milling and overlay, 0.5 mile, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $44,739.01.
Bourbon County ‑ 39‑6 KA‑5089‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the Neosho/Bourbon county line east to the west K‑3/K‑39 junction and from the east K‑3/K‑39 junction east to the K-7/K-39 junction, milling and overlay, 14.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,167,341.73.
District One — Northeast
Nemaha ‑ 63‑66 KA‑4608‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the west K‑63/U.S. 36 junction north to the Kansas/Nebraska state line, milling and overlay, 11.0 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $987,889.90
Nemaha ‑ 71‑66 KA‑5057‑01 ‑ K‑71, from the K‑63/K‑71 junction east to the south city limits of Bern, milling and overlay, 4.6 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $388,607.65.
Nemaha ‑ 63‑66 KA‑5058‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the north K‑9/K‑63 junction north to the east U.S. 36/K‑63 junction, milling and overlay, 8.1 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Ks., $646,619.90
Wyandotte ‑ 435‑105 KA‑4787‑01 ‑ I‑435, from just south of the K‑32 ramp, signing, Fulsom Brothers Inc., Cedar Vale, Ks., $58,291.00.
District Two — North Central
Cloud ‑ 24‑15 KA‑3239‑01 – U.S. 24, from 0.25 mile east of U.S. 81, east to 1 mile east of 220th Road, milling and overlay, 8.7 miles, Ebert Construction Co Inc & Subsidiary, Wamego, Ks., $6,485,691.61.
Cloud ‑ 28‑15 KA‑3948‑01 ‑ K‑28, bridge #050 (over Wolf Creek) located approximately 845 feet northwest of K‑9, bridge replacement, L & M Contractors Inc., Great Bend, Ks., $2,135,360.61.
Ellsworth ‑ 140‑27 KA‑5083‑01 ‑ K‑140, from the K‑156/K‑140 junction east to the Ellsworth/Saline county line, milling and overlay, 16.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,248,823.00.
Lincoln ‑ 18‑53 KA‑5106‑01 ‑ K‑18, from the Russell/Lincoln county line east to the east city limits of Lincoln, surface recycle, 19.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,423,521.33.
Mitchell ‑ 24‑62 KA‑3949‑01 – U.S. 24, bridge #018 (over Asher Creek) located 8.49 miles southeast of K‑9, bridge replacement, King Construction Company Inc. and Subsidiaries, Hesston, Ks., $1,925,326.73.
Saline ‑ 140‑85 KA‑5084‑01 ‑ K‑140, from the Ellsworth/Saline county line east to the I‑135/K‑140 junction, milling and overlay, 16.8 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,435,645.28.
Washington ‑ 15‑101 KA‑5059‑01 ‑ K‑15, from the west U.S. 36/K‑15 junction north to the Kansas/Nebraska state line, surface recycle, 13.2 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,083,672.38.
District Three — Northwest
Osborne ‑ 24‑71 KA‑5027‑01 – U.S. 24, from where the road begins to widen west of the west city limits of Downs east to the Osborne/Mitchell county line, sealing, 4.1 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc Shears Division, Hutchinson, Ks., $211,936.27.
Sherman ‑ 70‑91 KA‑5137‑01 ‑ I‑70, from mile marker #19 east 3 miles to mile marker #22, pavement patching, 3.0 miles, Mccormick Excavation & Paving LLC, Stratton, Co., $110,487.44.
Statewide ‑ 283‑106 M‑0063‑01 – U.S. 283, from the Barclay Avenue/ U. S. 40B/U. S. 283/ U.S. 40 junction in WaKeeney north to 2.7 miles north of the Graham/Trego county line., stockpile bituminous material, 10.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division., Hutchinson, Ks., $5,292.00.
Statewide ‑ 283‑106 KA‑4967‑01 – U.S. 283, from the Trego/Graham county line, north to 0.7 mile north of local road MCS 03302 (old RS‑1724) and from approximately 422 feet north of the east intersection of U.S. 40B/ Barclay Avenue/ U.S. 283 (east city limits of WaKeeney), milling and overlay, 10.3 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc Shears Division., Hutchinson, Ks., $3,031,302.86.
District Four — Southeast
Bourbon ‑ 3‑6 KA‑5088‑01 ‑ K‑3, beginning at the east K‑39/K‑3 junction west to the west K‑39/K‑3 junction, milling and overlay, 0.5 mile, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $44,739.01.
Bourbon ‑ 39‑6 KA‑5089‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the Neosho/Bourbon county line east to the west K‑3/K‑39 junction and from the east K‑3/K‑39 junction east to the K-7/K-39 junction, milling and overlay, 14.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,167,341.73.
Cherokee ‑ 26‑11 KA‑5085‑01 ‑ K‑26, from the U.S. 166/K‑26 junction north to the K‑26/K‑66 junction, milling and overlay, 3.6 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $460,747.85
Cherokee – 171(02) ‑11 KA‑5086‑01 ‑ K‑171(02), from the U.S. 69/K‑171(02) east to Cherokee County /Missouri State line, milling and overlay, 4.9 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $633,921.57.
Crawford ‑ 160‑19 KA‑5087‑01 – U.S. 160, from the north U.S. 160/U.S. 69 junction east to the Missouri state line, milling and overlay, 4.8 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $819,481.06.
Montgomery ‑ 169‑63 KA‑2374‑01 – U.S. 169, from approximately 0.6 mile south of the north junction of U.S. 169/U.S. 160, north to 0.92 mile north of the north U.S. 169/U.S. 160 junction, grade, bridge and surfacing, 1.7 miles, Kings Construction Co. Inc., Oskaloosa, Ks., $12,045,602.12.
Neosho ‑ 39‑67 KA‑5091‑01 ‑ K‑39, from the east U.S. 59/K‑39 junction east to the Neosho/Bourbon county line, milling and overlay, 4.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $358,106.11.
District Five — South Central
Butler ‑ 54‑8 KA‑5092‑01 – U.S. 54, from the U.S. 54/K‑77/U.S. 400 junction north to the south edge wearing surface of bridge #151 (over Walnut River Bridge), milling and overlay, 9.375 miles, Cornejo & Sons LLC, Wichita, Ks., $1,179,052.36.
Sedgwick ‑ 54‑87 KA‑5093‑01 – U.S. 54, from the east end of the Washington Street Overpass east to just east of the Hillside interchange, milling and overlay, 1.5 miles, Cornejo & Sons LLC, Wichita, Ks., $1,484,253.08.
District Six — Southwest
Finney ‑ 156‑28 KA‑5054‑01 ‑ K‑156, from 2.7 miles east of the U.S. 50B/K‑156 junction east to the west K‑23/K‑156 junction, milling and overlay, 21.5 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $2,291,559.86.
Finney ‑ 156‑28 KA‑5055‑01 ‑ K‑156, from the east K‑23/K‑156 junction east to the Finney/Hodgeman county line, milling and overlay, 7.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $586,539.80.
Finney ‑ 23‑28 KA‑5056‑01 ‑ K‑23, from the west K‑23/K‑156 junction east to the east K‑23/K‑156 junction, milling and overlay, 6.0 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Ks., $527,343.57.
Ford ‑ 50‑29 KA‑5094‑01 – U.S. 50, from the existing header just east of Spearville east to the Ford/Edwards county line, sealing, 9.6 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Ks., $292,021.64.
Grant ‑ 25‑34 KA‑5096‑01 ‑ K‑25, from the Stevens/Grant county line north to the south city limits of Ulysses, surface recycle, 13.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,035,578.36.
Stevens ‑ 25‑95 KA‑5095‑01 ‑ K‑25, from the east U.S. 56/K‑25 junction north to the Stevens/Grant county line, surface recycle, 13.1 miles, Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka, Ks., $1,003,697.29.
The follow projects were approved from the Oct. 17, 2018, letting.
Barton ‑ 56‑5 KA‑4256‑01 ‑ U.S. 56/K-156/K-96 and Grant Street intersection, intersection improvement, 0.1 mile, Morgan Brothers Construction Inc., Lacrosse, Ks., $688,472.98.
Cowley ‑ 18 U‑2314‑01 ‑ Bridge over Crestwood Creek on Crestwood Drive, located north of East Madison Avenue in Arkansas City, bridge replacement, Reece Construction Company Inc., Salina, Ks., $286,820.05.
Wyandotte ‑ 105 N‑0634‑01 ‑ Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS: Safe Routes to School – Phase E located near Edison, White and Noble Prentis elementary schools, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 1.5 miles, Amino Brothers Company Inc., Kansas City, Ks., $728,000.32.
Cowley ‑ 18 C‑4884‑01 ‑ Bridge over Silver Creek on 132nd Road located 1.5 miles south and 1.6 miles west of Burden, bridge replacement, 0.2 mile, King Construction Company Inc. And Subsidiaries, Hesston, Ks., $593,350.20.
New Real Estate Business: Paint Creek Realty
Linda Wilson began a career in real estate in 2005 when she and her husband, Lafe, returned to Bourbon County after spending 15 years in the rural McPherson, Kansas area.
Last month, Wilson started her own real estate business.
“Paint Creek Realty is broker owned and exclusively run by myself, ” Wilson said. “I started on October 1, 2018. Only a name change as I have been working for sellers and buyers since 2005.”
“Helping Dreams Become Reality has always been my motto and still is today,” she said. “I specialize in agriculture listings, however, I have sold many residential properties in towns and cities within five counties in Southeast Kansas. Born and raised in rural Bourbon County helps me realize how important it is to nurture everything around you.”
“The name I chose for my real estate company business comes from a small creek that runs through our property. My Dad, Keith Daniels, always referred to it as ‘A Little Piece of Paradise.'”
Wilson provides the following: professional client support,
finance assistance, free comprehensive market analysis,
free unlimited marketing, drone aerial photos and views,
exclusive listings.
“None too large or too small,” she said.
Wilson said rural property values have increased in Bourbon County.
“The last couple years have seen rural property values in Bourbon County on an increase,” she said. However, they have seemed to have leveled off a bit, but are steady. Homes with small rural acreages are always in demand, with few to be had. There is an ample home property supply in Fort Scott, a buyers choice.”
Linda Wilson can be reached at her cell phone number:
620-654-7413 or email: [email protected]
Her fax number is 620 756 4388.
Her address: Paint Creek Realty,924 Jayhawk Rd.,
Uniontown, Ks. 66779.
“Also www.PaintCreekRealtyKs.com or on Facebook – PaintCreekRealty,” she said.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Nov. 27
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: November 27th, 2018
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
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney client relationship-15 min.
Executive Session-Personnel matter of individual non elected personnel-15 min.
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-2:00-Ambulance Update
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Finding Answers
Kansas State University provides you with research-based information through many avenues. Locally, your contact is the Southwind Extension District in Erie, Ft. Scott, Yates Center and Iola. Hundreds of publications and fact sheets, written by K-State researchers and specialists, are available through the university’s Publications Library, www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/ Another alternative is to research the information provided on the Southwind website, www.southwind.k-state.edu/
However, not all of our services can be found on the internet. One of the most utilized resources is soil testing. K-State Research & Extension can test soil for $12 per sample or $10 apiece for two or more. Soil testing is recommended for gardeners, farmers, testing for lawn & turf problems, or pasture management. Feed and forage testing is also offered. The only way to know for certain the quality of the feed is to get a lab analysis of it, to take a forage test. A forage test may run from $12-24 per sample, depending on what you want the sample tested for. Other tests that are available include Radon Test Kits ($6) and Water Quality Testing resources.
Have you ever wondered what that unidentified pest or plant lurking around your home may be, or even how you can get rid of it? The Extension Office has expertise and resources available to identify pests that are common to our area and in Kansas. This includes home and crop insects, weeds, and various plants. We can also provide information on how to remove or control the pest, depending on your situation.
One of our “best kept secret” products that we offer for sale are odor neutralizers. Ecosorb ($28) is used in numerous homes, farm and industrial/commercial applications. Most of our clients seek this product to control the odor from fuel spills, mold smell, or skunk sprays. Neutroleum Alpha ($35) is a concentrated product utilized in a similar fashion to control strong odors. Because it is a concentrate, it can be used in a larger area.
This time of the year, we sell quite a few Farm and Family Account Books ($4.50 – $8.50). If you haven’t made the transition to computerized record keeping, this resource allows for an accurate accounting of your finances in a form that makes completing taxes easier.
Extension publications are very accessible to the public, and most are free if you pick them up in the Extension Office. The Kansas Garden Guide is a new publication that is available for only $6. If you are looking for resources on planning a garden, seeding & planting, or details about a specific crop, this publication is a must-have. Extension offers many, many publications on home gardening so please stop by if you are looking for something specific.
Area farmers and ranchers often utilize the Kansas Performance Tests for various crops to determine which varieties will grow best in this area of the state. Next month, the 2018 Hybrid Reports for Corn, Soybeans, and Grain Sorghum will become available in the Extension Office. This is in addition to the Wheat Seed Book that is always available in late summer after wheat has been harvested and data collected.
The 2019 Chemical Weed Control Guide will be published in January and provides suggestions for chemical weed control in several major crops. It offers recommendations, and guidelines for crop specific chemicals.
If you are involved in a club or organization that requests presentations, the Southwind District offers a “Speakers Bureau” brochure, which contains the public speaking topics offered by the Extension Agents. Let us help you with your educational topics during your meetings. We try to mail this to civic and social organizations on an annual basis, but you are also welcome to pick up a copy in any of our three offices.
As a consumer, you have many options for finding the answers to your questions. By choosing to use the Extension Service, you can be sure you are getting research-based, unbiased information. We encourage you to use the Southwind Extension District Offices in Erie, Ft. Scott, Yates Center and Iola to help answer your questions. Or you can find us on the web, www.southwind.k-state.edu/
| Southwind District – Kansas State University
Your local Extension Office is a tremendous resource for finding the information you need. With offices located in Erie, Fort Scott, Iola, and Yates Center, KS, we are here to help answer your questions about Lawn & Gardens, 4-H & Youth Development, Crops & Livestock, and Health & Nutrition.. Have a specific horticulture problem? |
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Nov. 20
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: November 20th, 2018
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-10:00-Ambulance
10:00-10:45-Jim Harris
11:00-11:30-Terry Secer-Report on 2018 Budget
11:30-12:00-Lora Holdridge-Executive Session
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-2:00-Ambulance Update
2:00-2:30-Shane Walker and Justin Meeks-unused County property
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
SA Bell Ringers Needed
Help The Salvation Army Make Beautiful Music
This Holiday Season!
Help The Salvation Army once again make beautiful music this holiday season – sign up to be a bell ringer and make a difference in our community!
The Salvation Army’s 2018 Red Kettle Campaign in Fort Scott kicks off Friday, November 23 and continues every day through December 24. This year again, we will have volunteers ringing bells at Walmart, as well as small tabletop buckets at various businesses in Fort Scott.
“Salvation Army bell ringers are a cherished symbol of Christmas, the season of giving,” said Outreach Director Allen Schellack. “Volunteers are critical to the overall success of our Red Kettle Campaign. Last fiscal year, The Salvation Army provided $5072.43 in funds to Bourbon County, helping 154 local families. We encourage individuals, families and groups to sign up for a shift – it’s a fun, easy way to help those less fortunate in our community.”
The money collected during the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign will support Salvation Army programs in Bourbon County for the entire year. These programs include emergency rent and lodging, utility assistance, gasoline, prescriptions, youth and senior programs, as well as disaster response.
For those unable to visit the Red Kettles, anyone wishing to donate to The Salvation Army may do so by mail. Fort Scott Tribune will be doing a newspaper insert with envelopes, so that checks may be mailed directly to The Salvation Army at PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701. “All gifts made in our community stay in our community,” said Outreach Director, Allen Schellack.
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 by William Booth, has spread from London, England, to many parts of the world. (153 yrs!) The first Red Kettle was a local San Francisco fundraiser that featured a single crab pot in 1891. More than 5,000 communities across the country rely heavily on the money raised during the Red Kettle Campaign to sustain year-round work.
To volunteer to be a Salvation Army bell ringer, please call Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries at 620-223-2212.
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The Bourbon County Commission To Discuss Ambulance Service Nov. 16
The Bourbon County Commission will meet Friday, Nov. 16 to discuss ambulance service, at 2 p.m.
Any or all of the meeting may be in executive session.
Bad Art Good People Auction Tonight
The Bad Art by Good People 2018 Art Exhibition was the feature of the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee Nov. 15 at the Ellis Center.
Deb Halsey, board member of the Bourbon County Arts Council told guests the auction is this evening (Nov. 15)at 7p.m. at the Ellis Center located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. Marty Read will be the auctioneer.
“This is the fifth year of Bad Art by Good People,” Halsey said. “It’s our number-one fundraiser. Ninety-seven people have painted for us over the years and let us auction it off.”
This year’s artists are Laura Agee, Karen Billiard, Susan Carillo, Rhonda Dunn, Bob Eckles, Lucy Gladbach, Kristin Gorman, Emily Hinkle, Jody Hoener, Rebekah Houses, Linda Jackson, Casey Lewis, Laura Meeks, Susan Messer, Bryan Ritter, Addi Smith, and Clyde Wendel.
“There is a great variety of artwork,” Halsey said.
The exhibit is open for viewing at 7 p.m. this evening for voting on a favorite piece of work. Appetizers are served.
At 7:30 p.m. the auction starts.
Some of the activities of the BCAC are providing scholarships for students pursuing art, Project Art at Fort Scott Middle School, the Gordon Parks Poetry Contest, musical concerts for the community and schools, Art Walks, and a summer patio concert series at Crooner’s Lounge.
“Come out and vote on your favorite piece of art and help us to continue to promote the arts in our community,” Halsey said.
Bourbon County Arts Council Members are Deb Anderson, Tedene Tucker, Dan Magee, Ray Streets, Terri Floyd, Steve Floyd, Elaine Buerge, Rob Shaw, Laura Meeks, Breann Martin, Chris Woods, and Halsey.
American Legion Post 25 Upcoming Events
REVISED. There is not a color guard meeting on November 27.
November 15. Thursday. Post 25 Color Guard meets at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. Any Post 25 Legionnaire or SAL member can join the Post 25 Color Guard. This will be the only Color Guard meeting this month.
November 20. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 620-215-1688 to schedule an appointment.
November 20. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps. Please share this information with any Veteran you may know who might need assistance in dealing with their VA paperwork.
November 20. Tuesday. Veterans Service Officer at Buck Run starting at 10 am. No appointment necessary. First come. First served.
November 22. Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving t0 our Legion family and its community supporters.
November 27. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps. Please share this information with any Veteran you may know who might need assistance in dealing with their VA paperwork.
November 27. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 620-215-1688 to schedule an appointment.
November 29. Thursday. Post 25 Executive Committee meets at 7 pm in Memorial Hall.
Other items:
Post 25 is collecting gently used jackets and coats for the Fort Scott High School Seniors. Bring coats and jackets to the membership meeting on Monday, November 5, to Memorial Hall on Tuesday, November 6 during Commander’s office hours or call the Commander at 620-215-1688 to arrange local pickup. Coats and jackets may also be taken to Fort Scott High School offices.
Program Chairs needed.
- Boys/Girls State.
- Oratorical
- Baseball.
The only requirements to be a program chair is to be a Legionnaire and a desire to work with our young people. There are plenty of mentors to help you host a successful program.
Carl Jowers, Commander
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25