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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter

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Wishing Kansans a Merry Christmas
Robba and I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and very happy holiday season. May this be a time filled with special moments and creating memories that will last for years to come.

This holiday season, let each of us also remember our military men and women, first responders and law enforcement officers who are away from their families over Christmas. I am grateful to each of them for their selfless dedication and service, and I wish them a very Merry Christmas.

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K-State 2023 Weed School

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Chad Guthrie
District Extension Agent, Crop production and Forage Management
Southwind District
210 S. National
Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
Office: 620-223-3720
Cell: 308-991-8415
[email protected]

Kansas State Research and Extension will be hosting the 2023 Eastern Kansas Weed Schools in three locations across eastern Kansas:

January 23rd, Ottowa, Neosho County Community College, 7-9 pm

January 24th, Bronson, Bronson Public Library, 7-9 am

January 24th, Parsons, SE Research and Extension Center, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

 

Please join us and come with any of your herbicide related questions in either crops or pastures!

Dr. Sarah Lancaster will discuss row crop weed management with her presentation, “Timely Tips for Corn and Soybean Weed Management.” Dr. Bruno Pedreira will discuss his work on broomsedge and pasture weed control with his presentation, “Successful Control of Broomsedge and Pasture Weeds.”

 

To register please contact your local extension office. Ottowa – Frontier District, 785-229-3520, [email protected]; Bronson – Southwind District, 620-365-2242, [email protected]; Parsons – Wildcat District, 620-784-5337, [email protected].

 

This program is free thanks to our sponsor, Frontier Farm Credit.

 

 

 

 

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K – State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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Motor Carrier Restrictions Lifted For Winter Storm Relief

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Governor Kelly Issues Executive Order Lifting Certain Motor Carrier Restrictions to Expedite Winter Storm Relief


TOPEKA – As Kansas prepares for a severe winter storm, Governor Laura Kelly today issued Executive Order #22-09 to provide conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations so that assistance can more quickly get to impacted areas of the state.

The order lifts certain restrictions on motor carriers, such as some driving time limitations, to allow needed fuels, relief supplies, and other items to move through Kansas as quickly as possible. These exceptions apply only to motor carriers directly assisting State and local response efforts.

“I am issuing this order to ensure that, no matter what the coming storm brings us, supplies and relief can get to communities in need as quickly as possible,” said Governor Kelly. “I urge all Kansans to exercise caution over the coming days, to reconsider travel if possible, and to please stay safe and warm.”

Governor Kelly acknowledges and concurs with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management’s declaration of a state of emergency in Kansas. E.O. #22-09 will be in effect until rescinded or until January 20, 2023, whichever comes first. It can be found HERE.

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Preschool to Move to the Former Mercy Building in August 2023

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Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott. 2017 photo.
The plans are getting close to being finalized for the Fort Scott Preschool move to the former Mercy Hospital building at 401 Woodland Hills. It currently is located at 409 S.
Judson.
“We are planning to open the preschool at the new site in August,” USD 234 Superintendent Destry Brown said.
The new preschool will be located in the lower level of the hospital, Brown said.  “There is a secure entrance to the facility in that part of the building and we can secure the preschool wing on the other end of the hallway as well.”
Destry Brown. Submitted photo.
The Need For More Room

“Currently, we have around 100 students being served at the preschool,” Brown said.  “We would like to double that in the near future.”

“We will be adding two more classrooms for preschool in this new building,” he said. Currently the school has four teachers and eight para-professionals.

“We also have a couple of other programs that support families with preschoolers who are housed at the preschool,” Brown said.  “There is also one Head Start classroom that will be joining us at the new site.”

“We do not have any space to expand in our current location,” Brown said. ” We have two classrooms in the building on Judson and one at the Happy Kids Daycare Center.  This will allow for growth and for all programs to be in one location.”

Remodel

“There will be remodeling to take place as soon as we get some financial estimates on the costs of the remodel, the mechanisms for funding, and board approval,” he said.  “This should all come together in the next two months so construction can be under way.  The Legacy Health Group (who received the Mercy building from the Bourbon County Commission) has told me they can meet the date of August.”
The Preschool Mission
 The Fort Scott Preschool’s mission is to provide free preschool opportunities for all kids so that they are prepared to enter kindergarten successfully, Brown said.
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Paint Party at Pizza Republic This Evening

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Christmas Critters Paint Party!
Jump right in the Holiday Spirit with us at Pizza Republic and paint these adorable Christmas Critters. All supplies are included and step by step instructions are given. You will take home your very own masterpiece!
Seating is limited and we fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today. $5 is all it takes to reserve your spot, with the remainder,$20, due at party time.
No outside food or drinks please. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
DJ Brown & The Bourbon County Revival this Friday night at Pizza Republic!
Come enjoy live music, great food, and a good time at Pizza Republic this Friday night, Dec. 2nd from 8-11pm.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

November 18th Weekly Newsletter
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UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TROLLEY TOURS,

ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!

Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Donations being accepted for Wreaths Across America through 11/22, click here for info.

Rotary selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Dictionaries thru 11/28, click here for info.

11/18 ~ Friday Fun Evening at the Museum of Creativity, 3:30-7:30pm, click here for info.

11/18 ~ Soup Fundraiser for Mary Queen of Angels Rebuild, 5-7pm, Kennedy Gym, Cream of Potato or Chicken Noodle w/homeade noodles, click here for more info.

11/18 ~ Game Night, every Friday at the Museum of Creativity, 6-10pm, click here for info.

11/19 ~ American Legion Chili Cook-off, doors open 11am, judging begins 1pm, Memorial Hall, click here for info.

11/20 ~ 27th Annual Turkey Shoot, 1-3pm, Buck Run Community Center, click here for info.

11/20 ~ Breakaway Buckle Series- Taylor Ranch Jackpot, click here for info.

11/21 ~ FSMS Fall Extravaganza Shopping Event, 5-8pm, click here for a list of vendors.

11/24 ~ Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elks Lodge, 11:30am-1:30pm, delivery and drive through options available, click here for info.

11/25 ~ Livestock Sale @ Fort Scott Livestock Market, starting at 7am, click here for info.

11/25 ~ Friday Fun Evening at the Museum of Creativity, 3:30pm-7:30pm, click here for info.

11/25 ~ Game Night at the Museum of Creativity, 6-7pm, click here for info.

12/1 ~ Christmas Parade, click here for entry form or to register online.

SAVE THE DATE:

12/3 ~ Clark Street Lights presents: A visit with Santa and Friends, 753 S. Clark from 5-8pm, popcorn and cookies will be available, free will donations, see flyer below for info.

12/3-4 ~ Candlelight Tours of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, tickets now on sale by calling 620-223-0310.

12/3-4 ~ The Artificers 6th Annual Christmas Show

12/10 ~ Christmas in the Park, Gunn Park

12/9-23 ~ Christmas Light Trolley Tours, booking now! Tours each night at 5:45pm, 7pm, and 8:15pm! $8 adults, $5 kids, or book the whole trolley for $125 to tour with only your friends, family or co-workers!

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Annual Schwalm Family Thanksgiving Dinner!

Fort Scott Rotary Club Doughnuts for Dictionaries!

Christmas Parade, Thursday, December 1st!

Click the image below for registration form!

Clark Street Lights Presents: A Visit with Santa and Friends!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Christmas Parade is Dec. 1, Enter Your Organization by Nov. 29

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Join us for the

2022 Christmas Parade

in Fort Scott!

Thursday, December 1st, 6pm

“It’s a Gingerbread Christmas in the Fort!”
Get your parade entries in today!

Click here for printable form.

Click here to register online.

Deadline to enter is

Tuesday, November 29th at 1pm.
We’re hoping for some fun & festive Gingerbread House themed floats and other entries! Get in holiday spirit & spread some

Christmas Cheer!

The parade will start at Wall & National, in front of the radio station, go south on National to 3rd St., turn left to Main St., then proceed north on Main to Skubitz Plaza where the parade will end at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree.
Click for more details!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion

members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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CASA Benefit: “Change A Child’s Story” On December 9

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member
Bourbon County CASA…
You are cordially invited to a
Christmas Celebration
to benefit Bourbon County CASA
Friday, December 9th, 2022
7-9pm
Heavy hors d’oeuvres & full bar provided
At the Cullor Lake Home
810 195th Street
Fort Scott, Kansas
RSVP by Friday December 2nd!
Giving Levels:
Sponsor: $25 per person, $50 per couple
Guardian: $50 per person, $100 per couple
Guardian Angel: $75 per person, $150 per couple
Friend: $125 per person, $250 per couple
Benefactor: $500 and over
Mail your RSVP & giving level payment to:
Bourbon County CASA, PO Box 146, Fort Scott, KS 66701
or call Christa Horn at 620.215.2769 with any questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Obituary of Buddy Copelin

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Buddy Copelin, age 90, of Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX.

He was born October 12, 1932 in Talihina, Oklahoma, the son of Elias and Etta Copelin.  He graduated from Rogers High School in Arkansas with the class of 1952.

Shortly after graduating, Buddy entered the US Army and served in Salzburg, Austria.  He married his bride, JoAnn, in May 1953 and had 69 wonderful years together.

He owned and operated Goodyear Tire stores for the majority of his life and after retirement, he worked another 20 years for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.  Buddy enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar for almost 50 years.

Buddy will be lovingly missed by his wife, JoAnn, his daughter, Debbie Taylor, and husband Steve, his grandsons, Nathan Taylor, Nick Copelin, and wife Jennie, and Zack Copelin, three great-grandchildren, Presley, Foster and Judah Copelin and many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Paten, EJ, JT, Billie, 3 sisters; Nadine, Alene and Maxine and his son, Randy.

Pastor Tim Reeding, will conduct funeral services, at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri.

Burial will follow on Monday, at 11:00 A.M. October 31, 2022, at the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri, 216 E. Broadway, Peculiar, Missouri, 64078.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Disease Research and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 666701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com