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Buy and Eat-Meet and Greet May 3
Local gardeners and sellers of food will soon have a chance to meet and begin partnerships.
On Thursday, May 3 there will be a ” Buy and Eat-Meet and Greet” event hosted byThe Healthy Bourbon County Action Team and Live Local BB.
It will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 1 East First.
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce buyers and sellers of food and start a directory to benefit both, according to Jody Hoener, chair of The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team.
Consumers, retailers, restaurants, businesses, and food service providers can have access to locally grown food, and also strengthen the communities local food system and economy, Hoener said.
The meeting is open to the public and is free.
Specifically, the following are listed by Hoener as people who might benefit from the “Buy and Eat-Meet and Greet,” Hoener said.
- A food service director, chef, restaurant owner or other professional willing to learn/ share expertise with peers and implement best practices to buy and use local foods.
- A local grower interested in selling to restaurants, institutions, food retail and other producers.
- A caterer or restaurant owner, to showcase a food item from a menu item, which includes locally produced food in its ingredients.
- An insurance provider willing to provide information to help protect our local farmers and producers to sell and buy local produce.
About the meet and greet hosts:
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team has a vision of a community where people feel safe, earn a living wage, find healthy food, have access to sidewalks, ride safe bike routes and have opportunities for recreation, among other opportunities.
Live Local BB is a group of locally owned businesses that want to bring awareness to the importance of buying locally in the community where we live.
Swap Meet May 11 -12 At Fairgrounds
The 11th Annual Swap Meet sponsored by the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta is Friday and Saturday, May 11-12.
The gates open at 8 a.m. at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
The grounds will be open May 10 for setup.
Camping is available with electric for $20 a day.
The meet is in conjunction with the City-Wide Garage Sale on May 11-12.
The meet includes flea market, garage sale items, antique gas engines, related parts and antique auto parts, farm tractors and parts, farm equipment and accessories, literature, books and manuals.
Free admission for buyers.
Booth fee is $10.
For information call Allen Warren at 620-224-7761 or go online [email protected]
Kansas Water Rate Approved
Kansas Water Authority Approves Water Marketing Rate at April Meeting in Lenexa
Recently the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) met in the city of Lenexa for their April meeting. Over the two days, the KWA participated in a tour and business meeting. The members toured Water One’s Wolcott Water Treatment Plant facility as well as the water intake of the Missouri River.
The KWA heard from the Public Water Supply Committee and approved the Water Marketing Program Variable rate for the 2019 calendar year at $0.405/1000 gallons.
They approved the Kansas Water Office (KWO) to enter into several United States Geological Survey agreements including the streamgaging network, Kansas River Quality Monitoring and Neosho River Sediment Monitoring.
Agreements were also authorized with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the Kansas River and Cottonwood/Neosho River Sediment studies.
The Authority was briefed on project proposals submitted to the USACE by KWO to address beneficial uses of sediment in Tuttle Creek and John Redmond reservoirs. At Tuttle Creek, historical estimates indicate that 3,800 acre-feet per year have been lost due to sedimentation. Based on bathymetry it is estimated that approximately 40 percent of the reservoir’s original storage capacity has been silted in. Conservation efforts that were implemented in 2017 in the watershed above Tuttle Creek are projected to reduce the sediment deposition by less than 100 acre-feet per year. Water Injection Dredging technology in combination with hydrosuction is being explored as a method of passing sediment through the dam and distributed into downstream river systems.
The State Water Plan Fund budget process for the coming fiscal year was approved and new members appointed to Regional Advisory Committees. As part of the Kansas Water Vision, the KWA also heard updates from three of the Regional Advisory Committees on the implementation of their regional priority projects.
The Long Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas has an educational supplement to address water education for Kansas. The KWA was presented different strategies to consider, helping Kansans value their water and understand the source of their water supply.
The KWA is responsible for advising the Governor, Legislature, and Director of the Kansas Water Office on water policy issues. They also ensure that water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans as well as serve as advisors of the Kansas Water Vision and Kansas Water Plan. The KWA was established in 1981 and consists of 13 voting members who are appointed by the Governor or Legislative leadership. State agency directors serve as ex-officio members.
KWA meetings are held throughout the year and for additional information and other upcoming meetings, visit www.kwo.ks.gov.
Tractor Safety For Youth Offered May 9
If youth are planning to do farm work, and it is for someone other than a parent or guardian, and youth are 14 or 15 years of age, a tractor safety course is required.
This follows the U.S. Department of Labor requirements before youth can be employed at certain hazardous farm tasks. This includes operating a tractor with 20 horsepower.
On Wednesday, May 9, K-State Research and Extension will offer a Tractor Safety Training Course in Erie at the Courthouse Assembly Room.
The course will begin at 5:00 p.m. and should conclude at 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 per student to cover the safety manual, supplies and pizza.
Transportation will be coordinated through the Extension Office as to encourage parents to carpool. The registration deadline is Friday, May 4 to your local Extension Office.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 26
Briefs Filed In Planned Parenthood Fight
Interested Third Parties File Briefs in Support of Kansas’ Petition in Planned Parenthood Fight
Topeka – Two separate briefs were filed yesterday by interested third parties – including a group of 15 states — in support of the Kansas petition to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Planned Parenthood’s receipt of Medicaid funds. The case is Andersen v. Planned Parenthood, No. 17-1340, in which Kansas, through KDHE Secretary Jeff Andersen, sought U.S. Supreme Court review of a Tenth Circuit decision that upheld a preliminary injunction in favor of Planned Parenthood, thereby blocking the Kansas effort to defund Planned Parenthood.
One amicus curiae brief was filed by a group of 15 states lead by Indiana, and also including Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A second amicus curiae brief was filed by Americans United for Life, a prominent pro-life advocacy organization. Both briefs argue that the U.S. Supreme Court should accept the Kansas case and reverse the lower court decision.
“Protecting the right to life will always be something we champion in Kansas, and we are grateful to see other states defending it as well,” said Governor Jeff Colyer. “We are hopeful the Supreme Court will reverse their decision so Kansas no longer has to use public funds for a program that is not supported by the people of our state and other states as well. We will not give up this fight.”
FSCC Student Government Tourney May 1
The Fort Scott Community College Student Government will host a co-ed softball tournament and home run derby at 6 p.m. May 1 at Buck Run Softball Fields. Contact Matt Glades at 223-2700 by April 27.
FSCC
Greyhound Student Government
Co-Ed Softball Tournament & Home Run Derby
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Buck Run Softball Fields |
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May 1st |
Home Run Derby |
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$2 Per person |
$5 per person |
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(5 Girls and 5 Boys) |
10 Soft pitches |
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Sign up by April 27th outside Matt Glades office |
In between 2nd and 3rd games |
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620.223.2700 ext 3520 |
Winner will receive a Prize |
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*Four Teams: 1st game @ 6pm |
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*PLEASE bring mitts and bats |
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FSCC STUDENTS ONLY |
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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS |
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 25
FSCC’s Annual Women’s Appreciation Luncheon April 25
Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is hosting the annual Women’s Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
Tickets are available at the FSCC Dick Hedges Administration Building receptionist’s desk for $6 and reservations are appreciated. Those who pre-purchase five tickets will get one free. To reserve by phone call 223-2700, ext. 0.
“The luncheon is an annual event to honor the women in our community,” said committee chair and Director of Human Resources, Juley McDaniel. “Each year gets better and better. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day and to see how hard women in our community work. With all the different vendors, great food, and door prizes, this year will be just as good as the last.”
For more information contact Juley McDaniel at [email protected] or 620-223-2700 ext. 5201.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 24
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701
and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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Broadband Expansion Task Force
Governor Jeff Colyer Signs Senate Substitute for HB 2701 into Law Creating Broadband Expansion Task Force
Salina – Governor Jeff Colyer signed Senate Substitute for HB 2701 into law today during a ceremony held at Cox Solutions in Salina, KS. This bill establishes the Statewide Broadband Expansion Planning Task Force. The Task Force will advise and make recommendations regarding broadband issues and accessibility across Kansas.
“The issue of broadband accessibility has been discussed for many years and now it is time to take action,” said Governor Colyer.
The mission of the Task Force is to work collaboratively to develop an approach that includes the creation of a statewide map for evaluating broadband needs of Kansas citizens, business, industries, institutions, and organizations. Once those needs are identified, the task force should identify and document risks, issues, and constraints associated with a statewide broadband expansion and develop criteria for prioritizing the expansion of broadband services across Kansas.
The Task Force will be composed of 17 individuals including House and Senate members, representatives from counties, municipalities, phone and telecommunications associations, various carriers, Electric Co-Ops, and others.
“We can and must do everything in our power to continue providing Kansas citizens access to technological advancements,” said Gov. Colyer, “As the world continues to change and advance, we want Kansas to be able to lead the way.”
The Governor has now signed 65 bills into law this session. By law, the Kansas governor has 10 calendar days to sign bills into law, veto bills or allow bills to become law without his signature.