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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan. 29
Bourbon County Commission Meeting Agenda Jan. 30
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
United Way 2018 Campaign For Bourbon County Agencies
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.
What’s Happening By The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Reports
FSCC Auctions Cabins
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].
Agenda For Today’s Bourbon County Commission
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
Mercy Heart Screening Offered
Heart screenings range from $50 to $149 and can be scheduled at
http://mercy.net/FortScottHearts
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Inmate Reports Jan. 22
Northeast Scott 4-H Club Activities
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.
The next meeting for the Northeast Scott 4-H club is scheduled for February 14 at 7 p.m. at the Hammond Community Center.
Submitted 1/21/18
by Brennan Popp
Presbyterian Village Talent Show Entertains Community
Presbyterian Village, an assisted living facility, hosted a talent show Friday afternoon.
Members of the community were invited to showcase their talent, along with some employees and residents of the facility.
A crowd filled the dining room of Presbyterian Village to enjoy the entertainment.
The following are photos from the event.
