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Category Archives: Fort Scott
NPR Hospital Closings In Small Towns
Sarah Jane Tribble, of National Public Radio, published this to her Facebook page.
She has been publishing stories on Fort Scott’s Mercy Hospital closing.
No Mercy: What Happens When A Rural Hospital Closes?
Here & There Host Dave Marash and I spent an thoughtful hour discussing No Mercy and rural hospital closures for his radio show on KSFR Sante Fe Public Radio. Listen here: https://davemarash.com/2019/07/22/sarah-jane-tribble-kaiser-health-hospital-closings-in-small-towns/
Fort Scott Design Review Board Meets July 24
The Design Review Board will meet on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building at 123 S. National Avenue. This meeting is open to the public.
Fort Scott Commission Work Sessions July 25
Notice of Budget Work Sessions:
Thursday, July 25th, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.
Thursday July 25th, 2019 – 12:00 p.m.
There will be two work sessions of the Fort Scott City Commission held on Thursday, July 25th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. and then again at 12:00 p.m. in the City Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street. These work sessions will be held to discuss the 2020 budget. No action will be taken at these work sessions. These meetings are open to the public.
Friday Night Free Concert: Forever Family
Friday evening’s community concert at the Heritage Park Gazebo in downtown Fort Scott, at 1st and Main Street will feature Forever Family. It starts at 7 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy the outside concert.
Siblings Jim Dillow, Ernie Dillow, and, Shirley Showalter started singing together about six years ago.
“They felt God leading them to share the gospel message of hope and love through music and testimony,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator said. “Forever Family enjoyed singing at the Gazebo for the last 3-4 years. In December of 2017 Jim was suddenly taken to his heavenly home. They discontinued their ministry at that time as the loss of their Godly and inspiring brother was so heartbreaking and overwhelming. Recently God has opened doors for Ernie and Shirley to sing together again. Friday evening will be their first full concert since Jim’s passing. They, along with Jim’s wife, Susan, are dedicating this performance to the memory and legacy of their brother and husband. They look forward to sharing; knowing God always has a plan for our lives. Ernie and Shirley will continue to praise God and seek His guidance for future ministry.”
Candidate Forum July 23
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FSHS New Assistant Principal: Dr. Robyn Kelso
Dr. Robyn Kelso is the new assistant principal of Fort Scott High School as of today, July 22.
She hales from Eudora, KS and has 20 years experience following her education at Kansas State University where she earned a degree in agriculture, then teacher certification from Ottawa University and both a master’s degree and a doctoral degree from Baker University.
“My contract starts today,” Kelso said. Her duties are still being sorted out, “but I will be the career and tech education coordinator and oversee truancy concerns, along with teacher evaluations and discipline issues.”
Following are responses to questions to Kelso:
How did you become an educator?
Education was a second career for me after spending some time in the journalism field.
Did someone inspire you?
I had some awesome teachers in high school, but what inspires me is the students and teachers who come each day willing to contribute and make their school the best it possibly can be.
What is the best part of education for you?
The best part is knowing each day I get a chance to make a difference, whether that is small or large. Whether for students or adults, having that chance each day is the best part of education for me.
What are the greatest challenges?
A challenge I personally face is learning what it means to be a Fort Scott Tiger – I am anxious to dig in and discover the great things both the schools and the community have!
She is married to Mike Kelso and has two sons – Matthew and Mason.
Preschool/Day Care Opportunity Through USD234/New Generation
4-Year Old Preschool
USD 234 in partnership with New Generation is offering a preschool/daycare opportunity for qualifying 4-year old students.
Students will attend preschool geared toward kindergarten readiness for half-day sessions and have the opportunity to also get half-day daycare provided.
For qualifying students, meals and transportation to and from New Generation will be available upon request.
This program is being offered through a grant and will come at no cost to the families who participate.
All students must be 4 years old on or before August 31.
If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, then your child may be eligible:
1. Does your child qualify for our free and reduced lunch program?
2. Are you a single parent?
3. Have you been referred through DCF?
4. When your child was born, was either parent a teen?
5. Is either parent lacking a high school diploma or GED?
6. In the home, is the main language used not English?
7. Does the family qualify as migrant status?
8. Does the child have lower than expected developmental progress, but is not currently receiving special education services?
Applications are available for pickup at New Generation or the USD 234 Board of Education office. If you have further questions, please contact Andrea Scott at [email protected] or call 620-223-8965 and leave a message.
USD234 Minutes of July 8, 2019
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Fort Scott Middle School Community Room for their regular monthly meeting.
President Jamie Armstrong opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda.
The old board adjourned Sine Die with reorganization of the new board. David Stewart was elected president, and James Wood was elected vice president. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes
B. Bills and Claims
C. Payroll – June 20, 2019 – $1,653,129.83
D. Financial Report
E. Bond Proceeds Reconciliation
F. Activity fund accounts
G. Designation of banks for deposit of school funds
H. Designation of newspaper for official school publications – The Fort Scott Tribune
I. Officers for the 2019-20 school year
J. Recreation Commission board member terms
K. Resolution for waiver of generally accepted accounting principles
L. Resolution for rescinding policy statements found in board minutes
M. Resolution to set dates and times for board meetings
N. Resolution to establish home rule by Board of Education
O. Resolution for destruction of records
P. Resolution for participation in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program Interlocal Agreement
Q. State mileage reimbursement rate – 58 cents per mile
R. Set fees for copying of records
S. Extended trip request for the International Thespian Festival on June 24-30 in Lincoln, NE
One patron spoke in the public forum section.
Stephanie George, KNEA President, presented a report.
Superintendent Ted Hessong provided information on the following items:
· Climate Survey
· ELA Curriculum
· SPED handbook
· New teacher orientation
· Nurse contracted position
· CrisisGo App testing
· Legislative update
· ACT testing for 9th graders
Gina Shelton, Business Manager, reported on a grant that will be used to replace milk coolers, gave a bond update, discussed budget work, and extended thanks to Reta Baker with Mercy Hospital for their large donation of office furniture to the district.
Board members selected James Wood as a hearing officer for suspensions and expulsions. The board approved board policy changes and 2019-20 handbooks.
The board set a budget workshop for July 30, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and to discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.
Board members returned to open meeting and approved the following employment matters:
A. Resignation of Melina Lawson, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
B. Resignation of Christy Thomas, central office payroll clerk, effective July 26, 2019
C. Resignation of Jodi Underwood, preschool center paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year
D. Resignation of Melinda Collins, Eugene Ware cook, effective June 25, 2019
E. Employment of Robyn Kelso as high school assistant principal for the 2019-20 school year
F. Employment of Emily Elliott as a Fort Scott High School/Middle School vocal teacher for the 2019-20 school year
G. Employment of Rachelle Thomas as a Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher for the 2019-20 school year
H. Employment of Krista Gorman as a secondary instructional coach at Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Middle School for the 2019-20 school year
I. Employment of Kelcy Schnaufer as a preschool teacher for the 2019-20 school year
J. Employment of Andrea Heckman as a preschool teacher for the 2019-20 school year
K. Employment of Dane Cummings as a high school assistant football coach for the 2019-20 school year
L. Employment of Allison Gorman as a high school assistant softball coach for the 2019-20 school year
M. Employment of Kathi Hall as a middle school assistant wrestling coach for the 2019-20 school year
N. Transfer of John Metcalf, middle school paraprofessional, to middle school Student Support Center/PE teacher and middle school assistant wrestling coach for the 2019-20 school year
O. Employment of Bronson Moylan as a middle school assistant football coach for the 2019-20 school year
The board adjourned.
Fort Scott’s New Municipal Judge: John Bullard
John Bullard was hired as the Fort Scott Municipal Judge recently.
The position is part-time, according to a press release from the city.
Bullard hears cases that come before the municipal court and renders his decision on those cases.
Cases are heard on citations written by Fort Scott Police Officers, Codes Officers and Animal Control Officers.
Bullard earned his JD in law at Washburn University.
He is also the municipal judge for the City of Columbus from 2015 to the present and has been practicing law in southeast Kansas for over 30 years.
He has appeared in Bourbon County District Court many times and is familiar with Fort Scott and the local legal community, according to the city press release.
Judge Bullard lives in Columbus, KS and is active in his community.
He has a heart for working with children in the judicial system, according to the press release.
“We are excited to have Judge Bullard serving in our Municipal Court,” Deb Needleman, Director of Human Resources for the City of Fort Scott noted. “He has shared some of his thoughts and ideas on changes we might consider for some of our ordinances so they are more effective and provide more options in dealing with various situations.”
Fort Scott’sMunicipal Court is held the first and third Thursdays of every month at 3 p.m. in the City Commission Room at city hall, 123 S. Main.
If unsure of a court date, or need to reschedule, please contact the Municipal Court Clerk.
To learn more about Fort Scott’s Municipal Court click here:
https://fscity.org/174/Municipal-Court
Fort Scott Special Events July 19-21
AD: Darlene’s Collectibles Online-Only Closeout Auction
A long-time Fort Scott business is liquidating its assets.
Darlene’s antiques and Collectibles is having the third round of an online-only auction.
If one is looking for furniture and other items to fill a home, vacation home or rental property with some quality items, take time to look at all that is offered and make an online bid.
Online Bidding ends Sunday, July 21, 7:00 PM.
Visit www.crawfordauctionservice.com click on Ozarkbid Online Auctions, scroll to Darlene’s Antique and Collectibles 3 to view and register to bid. The store was owned by Darlene and Jim Shoemaker.
“We welcome you to the third round of Darlene’s Antiques and Collectibles,” Jim Shoemaker said. ” We hope that you’ll browse our catalog and see the very nice 383 lot line up of some of the most beautiful and well-cared for antique pieces including glassware, furniture, primitives, advertising pieces, and much, much more!”
In the listing this round are:
Vintage tobacco tins; Windsor Cutlery Co. Knife w/hoof handle; vint. military knife; Vint. Maytag oil cans; wood Coke, Pepsi & fruit crates; framed art & decor; framed Remington & Western Winchester ads; Table linens; oil lamps; lanterns; die-cast toys; stoneware jugs; old radios; Cram can; 100s of radio/ audio tubes; tables & chairs; enamel top table; hutches & cabinets; baking & kitchen cabinets/cupboards; corner cabinets; ant. dresser & wardrobe; nesting boxes; records, 33 & 78s; W.L. Davey hand pump; Ant. Rainbo Bread screen door, 32”x96”; Windsor organ; ant. wood doors; iron bell; Dazey churn; crosscut saws; washtubs; cradle; and much more.
Watch for more upcoming auctions.
Item pick up is in Fort Scott, Kansas on Monday, July 22, from 9 am to 6 pm. Item pick up in Hermitage, MO WareHouse Monday, July 29 from 9 am to 6 pm.
The following photos are of some of the items.
To see the whole lot, visit www.crawfordauctionservice.com click on Ozarkbid Online Auctions, scroll to Darlene’s Antique and Collectibles 3 to view and register to bid.
