Extension Update by Carla Nemecek, Southwind Extension District Director, Agriculture, Iola Office. Phone: 620-365-2242 [email protected]
The Southwind Extension District met for their annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
After much discussion, a motion was made and seconded to bring Woodson County into the existing District that includes Allen, Bourbon and Neosho Counties.
There is a lengthy process that includes that Kansas Attorney General before the district merger with Woodson County will be finalized on July 1.
Board members learned that Lois Carlson accepted the 2017 Extension Board Leadership Award on behalf of Southwind at the annual partnership meeting in Lawrence.
Finally, officers were elected – Chairman, Kathy Brazle; Vice-Chairman, Jim Smart; Secretary, Lori Shue; Treasurer, Job Springer.
The next meeting will be held March 27 at 6 pm at the Moran United Methodist Church.
The agenda for the Bourbon County Commission, which meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris9:45-10:15- Commissioners consider and take action on any and all question regarding the law enforcement project10:00-Attorney-client privilege
11:00-11:15-Justin Meeks-acquisition of real property
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
2:00-Review deposit process for R & B Accounts
Tax sale/timeline
Health Insurance dept. head meeting update
Petition on drugs
Response from landowners about rock quarry
Fire Districts
2:30-Employee Handbook
1st District is Lynne Oharah,2nd District-Jeff Fischer,3rd District-Nick Ruhl, County Clerk-Kendell Mason.
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
Gina Shelton, president of United Way of Bourbon County speaks to the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Thursday during its weekly coffee.
The United Way of Bourbon County kicked off its campaign at the Jan. 25 Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee, which was hosted by Mercy Hospital.
Gina Shelton, president of the local United Way Board, said the best way to help in the fundraising is a payroll deduction.
She said the cost of a purchased soft drink, $1 if it was payroll deducted by many people, would help the agency meet its 2018 Campaign goal of $50,000.
The agency helps these entities in the county:
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition Board provides rental and utility payment assistance and provides family season passes to the Fort Scott Aquatic Center. Telephone: 620-223-5946
Bourbon County Senior Citizens provides Meals On Wheels to the elderly, general transportation and distributes commodities. 620-223-0750
Bourbon County 4-H Fair provides the annual fair and collaborates with the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce on special events, as well as partners with Fort Scott Community College for parking during the annual rodeo. 620-547-2571
Kansas Legal Services provides legal representation to obtain restraining orders, provides advice on custody and child support and coordinates services with Safehouse and others. 620-232-1330
Keyhole Youth Center provides youth with games, TV, pool tables, ping pong and regular parties and get-togethers. The facility is located across from the Fort Scott High School. 620-223-4700
Mother to Mother Ministries helps women build friendships across economic barriers as well as self-esteem and parenting skills. Diapers, baby supplies, and food to mothers in need are also provided. 620-224-0809 or 620-215-0924.
Fort Scott Ministerial Alliance Hospitality Fund assists transients in their travel through the area by providing gas, food, bus transportation, rooms and auto repairs, as well as meet other physical needs of Bourbon County residents. 620-223-3862
Southeast Kansas Respite Service provides people to come into the home to give caregivers a break. Also provided are cleaning services, errands, and transportation services. 620-421-6550 Ext. 1642
Tri-Valley Developmental Services provides employment and retirement services, residential services and horticultural Therapy Programs. 620-431-7401
The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas provides financial aid with assistive technology and medical equipment and assistance with selecting the technology, along with specialized seating systems for wheelchair users. 316-688-1888
Members of the United Way Board of Directors are Shelton, president; Dee Anne Miller, vice-president; Alene Jolly/Jodi Johnson, secretary; Devin Tally, treasurer; Jessica Werner; Vickie Chaplin; Amanda Lancaster; Mitzi Davis; Mert Barrows: Cindy Bowman; and Charli Bolinger.
Stay Strong, Stay Health Strength Training Class for Older Adults at Buck Run Community Center 8:30 am620-223-3720.
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Livestock Sale, Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10 am
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FSHS FR/JV/V Basketball VS Girard (Homecoming) 4:30pm -9:30pm
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FSHS JV Wrestling Tournament at FS High School Gym 9:00am – 3:30pm
27
Jack & Jill Scottish Doubles Pool Tournament at Holmtown Pub 11am – 4pm. Proceeds o Care to Share
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FSCC Hounds Women’s Basketball VS Labette 2:00 pm
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FSCC Hounds Men’s Basketball VS Labette 4:00 pm
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Celebrate Kansas Day with your Local Kansas owned Businesses! Visit a participating Chamber member retailer wearing a Sunflower or the word Kansas on your apparel to receive 10% off of your purchase.
**Participating businesses will have a
sunflower placed in the front of their store and include: Bids & Dibs, Common Ground Coffee Co., Country Cupboard, Courtland Hotel & Spa, Iron Star Antiques & Such, J&W Sports Shop, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Papa Don’s Pizza, Shirt Shack, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Sunshine Boutique and Trader Dave’s.
30
SEK Day on the Hill. A breakfast with legislators from 7:30 am to 9:30 am in Topeka.
30
Westar will be at the Fort Scott Area Chamber LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)Application Assistance 9am-3pm
*Please bring utility account numbers, proof of income & SS# for all members of the household.
30
Kiwanis Meeting- FSCC Heritage Room- 12 pm
30
Story Time: Snow -Featuring the ever-popular cotton ball “snowball” fight – 10 am – 11:00 am – Fort Scott Public Library – Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks -Downstairs event room.
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Story Time: Snow – Featuring the popular cotton ball “snowball” fight. 10 am – 11:00 am – Fort Scott Public Library – Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks -Downstairs event room.
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church – 12:00pm -1:00pm
Feb 1
Chamber Coffee hosted by Liberty Theatre /Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St.
2/1 -3/31
New Face, New Neighbors – Fort Scott National Historic Site Art Exhibit.
Kids will create textile works of art that encompass the change of Fort Scott NHS throughout its history.
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Kiwanis Pioneer Club – FSCC Heritage Room -12pm- 12:00pm -1:00pm
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Gordon Parks Museum presents “When Freedom Changed America”
Guest speaker: John Edgar Tidwell, Professor at KU and a member of the Kansas Humanities Council’s Speaker’s Series. 12 pm – 1 pm at the Gordon Parks Museum on FSCC campus. (This is the MLK Day program that was previously scheduled for January and rescheduled due to weather)
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Thursday Card Players, Buck Run Community Center, 6-9pm
Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is accepting bids for the sale of four cabins built by the FSCC Construction Trades program in LaHarpe, Kan.
Cabins are available to be viewed at the former Diebolt Lumber location at 2665 Nebraska Rd. in LaHarpe.
Bids are being accepted online at our Cabin Auction Form. Only those bids submitted on-line through this link will be accepted, all others will be considered null and void.
The minimum bit is $2,500. Highest bidder and dollar amount will be updated once daily each business day by 10 a.m. on the website. Bidding will end Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m. at which time the bidder will be notified by the FSCC business office and arrangements made for payment. Payment is expected in full by 5 p.m., Friday, February 16. The bidding forms can be found at fortscott.edu/auction.
No removal of property is allowed until payment has been made in full. Purchaser is responsible for removal and any equipment needed to remove cabin.
FSCC reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Removal to be completed by purchaser by February 28. For more information, please contact Julie Eichenberger at 620.223.2700 ext. 5130 or [email protected].
The agenda for today’s Bourbon County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. at the courthouse, 210 S. National is below.
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
9:45-10:15- Commissioners consider and take action on any and all question regarding the law enforcement project
11:00-11:15-Justin Meeks
11:15-1:30-Jail Update Meeting in Commissioners Room
1:30-Jail Project balance
2:30-Employee Handbook
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
1st District Commissioner is Lynne Oharah; 2nd District-Jeff Fischer; 3rd District-Nick Ruhl; County Clerk-Kendell Mason
The meeting for the Northeast Scott 4-H Club was held January 10, 2018.
The 4-h club members donated dog chews to Lees Paws and Claws.
Northeast Scott 4-H Club got an award from the banquet.
It was moved and seconded that the model meeting practices would be held January 21 and 28 at 5 p.m.
Presentations were done by Olivia and Audrey Walker. Audrey talked about the meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas and Olivia demonstrated how to make cream puffs.
Olivia Walker makes pastry puffs as a demonstration.Audry Walker tells about The 12 Days of Christmas.
The next meeting for the Northeast Scott 4-H club is scheduled for February 14 at 7 p.m. at the Hammond Community Center.
