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Area News, Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

Gordon Parks Museum Adds Interactive Learning

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Submitted photos. Elijah Knight and Jax Armstrong use interactive technology at the Gordon Parks Museum.

A  July 2019 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is helping to support interactive technology for youth and young adults, at the Gordon Parks Museum.

 

The museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

 

“The interactive technology tablet is up and running,” Museum Director Kirk Sharp said.

 

Submitted photos.

 

The museum purchased a tablet kiosk, a stand for the kiosk, and operational interactive software.

 

“It is designed to deliver content in an interactive setting for all of our visitors, especially younger audiences,” Sharp said. “This interactive software will not only provide information about Gordon Parks but will also allow the visitors to view photos, videos, interviews, review books, listen to music, create a drawing/painting, interactive trivia quiz game and much more.”

 

 

Submitted photos.

 

“It has been a goal of the museum board to offer an additional and more modern approach to learning, viewing and appreciating all of the collections and works of Gordon Parks,” Sharp said. “Providing interactive displays in different areas of the museum will benefit the viewer(s) by providing additional details and content to each supported exhibit. This tablet helps us achieve this goal.”

 

“This project helped to give us the ability to provide a more engaging way for the younger generation to learn more about our museum and keep visitors fully engaged,” Sharp said. “The interactive technology has helped make our museum more appealing to younger crowds and to encourage visitors return for future visits.”

 

 

“This project also supports our mission of using Gordon Parks’ remarkable life story to teach about artistic creativity, cultural awareness and the role diversity plays in our lives,” Sharp said.

 

Submitted photos.. Caleb Clay uses interactive technology at the Gordon Parks Museum.

 

“When the museum teaches about creativity, cultural awareness and diversity, it needs to be able to reach our visitors in creative ways, and by providing interactive technology, this will help us deliver on that objective,” Sharp said.  “We want our visitors’ experience to be engaging, educational and interactive, especially for the youth so we can help to keep the Gordon Parks legacy alive for generations to come.”

 

 

COVID-19, Entertainment, Exercise, Fort Scott

Fort Scott’s Swimming Pool Opens June 22, With Modifications

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The Fort Scott Aquatic Center is located at 723 S. Scott.

The hot days of June have many seeking ways to cool off.

The Fort Scott Aquatic Center is one option for cooling off.

However, because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, it has remained closed until staff worked on a plan to be able to open safely.

The center will open on June 22, Chasity Ware, the manager, said.

 

Chasity Ware. Submitted photo.
“With many days of the uncertainty of the COVID 19, a lot of research went into making a final decision to plan to open the facility, ” she said.  “Once I had the facts of what we were capable of doing with restrictions placed upon us and then shared with the  (Fort Scott) City Commissioners, their faith in me and my team of employees were given the go-ahead to open. Due to the many behind the scene hours to prepare the opening of the pool along with lifeguard training that had to be completed, we needed a little time.  We also chose to wait until the phase-out plan per Gov. Kelly to help with even fewer restrictions.”
Precautions are in place
“The modifications will include but not limited to:
  • some masks being worn,
  • extra cleaning being provided,
  • no lounge chairs issued this season (we ask patrons to bring in their own chairs),
  • no 3 pm or 5 pm break will be provided,
  • and only pre-packaged foods will be served out of the concession stands.
We will initially limit our patrons to 250 each day for the first few weeks to help with gatherings as well.”
“Also NO pool passes will be sold,” she said. ” We can’t guarantee our season and know so much has already been missed we just didn’t feel the passes were going to be effective. If we were to close, we can’t imagine the nightmare for the refund/credit.”
“NO ONE will be allowed to come in and sit to watch anyone swim without paying,” Ware said.  “We have to count them as part of the capacity number.
And one last thing, NO FLOATATION DEVICES of any sort.  No padded suits, no arm wings, no life jackets.”
“There will be NO SWIM LESSONS, she said.
“We want to remind everyone to please pay attention to their symptoms and their children’s,” Ware said.  “Please don’t attend the pool if you are sick, running a fever or overall not feeling well.  Help keep others safe.”
Daily rates
Daily admission rates will apply:  3-14  years old-are $2, 15-62 years old- $3 and 63  years old and older- $2.
The center currently has 29 employees between lifeguards, office/concession personnel and managers.
“This number could change as the future moves forwards,” Ware said.
Pool hours, close date
Pool hours are 1 pm-7 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm-6 pm on Sundays.
The date to close will be no later than August 9 due to college lifeguards returning to college the first weekend of August and school for Fort Scott USD #234 is anticipated to start Aug. 12, she said.
“This could change as well as we move forward.,” Ware said. “We pray we have no outbreaks or other issues but are prepared to make decisions as needed. “
NO private pool parties
“We are sorry to say at this time there will not be private pool parties available this pool season,” Ware said. “We need the extra time to clean the facility. “
The center’s phone number is 620-223-8142.

Ware is the Fort Scott Aquatic Center Manager, in her 9th season. She was employed by Mound City Pool seven years prior to joining Fort Scott.

She is a Certified Lifeguard Instructor.

“I certify lifeguards for the Fort Scott Aquatic Center, Nevada, Iola, Pleasanton, and LaCygne pools. I have been doing that for six seasons now,” she said.

Bourbon County, Business, Health Care, Mercy Hospital

Health Care Mall Being Formed by Bourbon County

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Jody Hoener, Bourbon County Economic Development Director. Submitted photo.

Bourbon County Economic Director Jody Hoener is working on securing leases in the former Mercy Hospital building on Fort Scott’s south end, in hopes of providing the county with a medical mall.

 

A medical mall is a facility offering comprehensive ambulatory medical services such as primary and secondary care, diagnostic procedures, outpatient surgery, and rehabilitation, except the overnight beds, according to merriam-webster.com.

 

“Bourbon County demographics show proportionately more elderly, more children living in poverty, lower incomes, and more chronic health conditions,” Hoener said.  ” In addition, our community recently felt the impact of fewer health services (with the closing of Mercy Hospital in 2018).  Rural health systems can overcome these challenges by creating linkages and efficiencies.”

 

“Access to robust and diverse health services is much more than a quality of life issue,” she said.  “A vigorous and thriving health care system is essential not only for public health and welfare, but to enhance economic opportunity as well.”

 

Health organizations that currently have a part in Bourbon County health care have shown interest.

 

“We are currently working on leases with Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas and Ascension Via Christi,” she said.  “These leases will be ten-year long-term contracts,” she said. “Fort Scott Community College Nursing program will also be leasing space through an inter-local agreement.”

 

Other entities have  “paused” conversations.

 

“Although we have been in talks with additional healthcare providers to occupy space, the COVID-19 pandemic has paused much of these conversations.,” Hoener said.  “Recruitment activities will be a high priority with a goal of one additional anchor tenant in the next 3-5 years.”

 

The combined operation of many entities under one roof provides financial benefits to each involved, Hoener believes.

 

“The healthcare mall addresses many challenges local providers face in an innovative approach, creating synergy within the four walls, that will help each organization’s bottom line,” she said. ” In general, there are fewer healthcare providers in rural areas, and they operate on very thin profit margins.  When compared to urban communities, our local health providers face unique challenges.”

 

Bourbon County’s vision for the community:

“Our vision is a healthy, safe, and thriving Bourbon County.,” she said. “A strong health care system is a critical piece of any community’s vitality and sustainability.”

 

The healthcare industry impacts the local economy.

 

“The healthcare industry is rapidly changing and has the potential to greatly impact access to these services in the future, ” Hoener said.

 

“Through the healthcare mall, we are becoming proactive in maintaining high-quality local health care services. In addition to health outcomes, healthcare services have shown to have an impact on:

  • Attracting and maintaining business and industry growth
  • Attracting and retaining retirees
  • Creating higher-paying jobs in a growing sector
  • Contributing to public finances, supporting essential public services”

 

” Americans are spending more dollars on healthcare,” Hoener said. “In 1970 healthcare costs accounted for 7.0 percent of the GDP.  In 2017, Americans spent $3.5 trillion on healthcare, or 18.0 percent of the GDP.  The projected GDP is 19.4 percent by 2027 (Kansas Health Association, 2019).  Capturing a share of this economic growth will only help our community.”

 

“When residents spend health care dollars elsewhere, rather than purchasing the service locally, it can have a negative economic impact and result in loss of dollars within our local community,” she said. “Out of town trips to obtain healthcare services naturally offer opportunities to spend dollars outside of town that may have been spent locally.”

 

“Nationwide, employment in healthcare services increased 92 percent from 1990 to 2015.  For Bourbon County, in 2017, health services ranked number 3 in terms of employment,” she said. ” Also, in 2017, the health care sector’s impact on retail sales was $19,308,000, county sales tax impact of $270,000, and a total impact of $65,378,000. (Kansas Health Association, 2017).”

 

“Industry and business leaders look for good health and education services when making location decisions,” Hoener said. “They also want to ensure the local labor force will meet their needs.”

 

” Attracting and maintaining retirees is also important as this is a special group of residents whose spending can provide a significant source of income for the local economy.”

The west end of the former Mercy Hospital is vacant. The county government is working to create a medical mall in the vacant section.
Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Annual Show Is June 26-27

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Because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, the annual All-Hit 103.9  Home, Sport, Farm and Garden Show was moved from spring to summer.

The event is now scheduled Friday, June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arnold Arena on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

Submitted photo of a past show.

Hosted by  Fort Scott Broadcasting, which includes radio stations 103.9, Red Dirt 98.3, and 1600 AM, the event is “a great opportunity to get local businesses to show off their products,” said Deb McKenney. Tim and Deb McKenney own the business.

Tim and Deb McKenney.

 

This year there will be pandemic guidelines, Tim McKenney said.

“We are encouraging people to wear masks and gloves, and we will provide some for those who would like some,” he said. “Also hand sanitizing will be available.”

Submitted photo of a past home show.

In addition, there will be more spacing between the vendors, he said.

“There will be fewer booths, so it won’t be so crowded,” Tim said.

This year they are expecting 40 vendors as opposed to 60, he said.

The show began in 1982, and in the late 80s the Pride Organization at Fort Scott Middle School took the reins, as a fundraiser, Deb said.

The broadcast company was asked to take the show on again and they have since continued the showcasing business event for the community.

 

Bourbon County, Food, Schools

USD 235 Provides Meal Program in Summer 2020

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USD 235 Driver Bill Marlow loads food to deliver to the district’s children on June 9.

The Uniontown School District is providing a meal program to its’ districts’ children through June 25.

 

The first day for meals was June 2.

 

In addition, summer school children receive activity packets.

 

“We usually have kids in the building for summer school,” Tara Gorman, third-grade teacher at West Bourbon Elementary School, said. “We couldn’t because of the pandemic. This is our alternative plan, if they signed up for activity packets.”

 

“This week is a book, they get a book once a week, a craft kit and a couple of games to work on with siblings,” Gorman said.  “This week they will be building paper airplanes and testing paper airplanes.”

 

Breakfast and lunch are available to children ages 1-18 in this program, with no eligibility or paperwork required to receive the food.

 

Multiple days breakfast and lunch will be provided to each child on Tuesday and Thursday of each week through June 25.

 

USD 235 Food Service Director Michelle DeMott said food is prepared on Mondays and Wednesdays and delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

USD 235 Food Service Director Michelle DeMott, left, checks lists of students that will be delivered food. In the back is Courtney Campbell, fifth-grade teacher; Hannah Hayes, social studies teacher and Tara Gorman, third-grade teacher. Teachers go on the route and deliver activity kits for students as well as the food.

 

Parents are asked to call  DeMott at 620-238-4968 to sign up.

 

 

DeMott will ask for some information of either a pickup point or a rural address for delivery.

 

Deliveries will be between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

 

Driver Roxy Gregg, left and Food Service Director Michelle DeMott discuss the routes before leaving West Bourbon Elementary School.

 

Pickup points are the West Bourbon Elementary School on at the front of the building, Marmaton Community Church in Redfield, the city park in Mapleton, in front of the Bronson Meat Locker in Bronson.

 

Pickup points open from 11 to 11:20 a.m.

 

The meal schedule for USD 235 for June 2020.

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, COVID-19, Health Care

CHC/SEK Update by CEO Krista Postai

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Krista Postai, president and Cheif Executive Officer of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. Submitted photo.

The  worldwide COVID 19 Pandemic has affected society in the last three months for all segments, especially health care.

 

“COVID certainly dominated our activities and thinking, for two solid months,and we’re just now getting back to thinking ahead,” CHS/SEK President and CEO Krista Postai said.

 

“We did commit to remaining in the (former Mercy) hospital once the county assumes responsibility,” she said. “We are planning some minor remodeling including enlarging the pharmacy and moving all of our diagnostics (including mammography) into the clinic space freeing up the former diagnostic space for Ascension/Via Christi.”

 

“We are starting to see more people in the clinic now as the state is ‘opening up’,” Postai said. “At one point about one-third of our visits were through televideo or on the telephone but we definitely find that folks in Ft. Scott prefer face-to-face visits. We’re not quite back to normal activity level but getting there.”

 

“In addition to testing for COVID, we are now offering the antibody testing with a doctor’s order,” Postai said. “This is used to see if you had the virus and have since developed antibodies that could help protect you for getting it again. Although the science is still out on that, as some people seem to be susceptible to having it a second time. So far everyone we have tested thus far have been negative.”

 

“We have added staff including mental health,” she said.

 

CHC/SEK welcomed Tien Nguyen, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to it’s Behavioral Health Services team, according to a press release.

 

Psychiatric NPs assess and diagnose patients, provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication.

 

Tien Nguyen. Submitted photo.

In addition, six nurse practitioners were added to the team.

“CHC/SEK welcomed its first class of nurse practitioner residents, thanks to a partnership between the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing at Pittsburg State University and the health center. The new residency program is the first such program in Southeast Kansas,” according to the CHC/SEK Facebook page.

“With guidance from their professional preceptors, six nurse practitioners — Lorraine Lorentz, Kelly McGuire, Kelly Mishmash, Brice Saunders, Maranda Scott, and Mayra Watson — will care for patients in Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Pittsburg, and Miami, Oklahoma clinics.”

 

 

Bourbon County, Schools

UHS 2020 Graduation: July 11

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Luke George is valedictorian for the class of UHS 2020.
Liberty Franks is salutatorian for the class of UHS 2020.
Uniontown High School personnel are working to provide an in-person graduation ceremony for its’ 2020 seniors.
The UHS Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 11 at 2:00 pm in the WBE gymnasium.
Mike Reith, Principal at Uniontown High School, recently posted a notice to the families of 2020 seniors on social media.

 

“When Governor Kelly modified the Reopen Kansas plan, it caused us to need to move our graduation date scheduled for June 21. The seniors who participated in the graduation ceremony discussion Zoom session with me wanted to set a date in each of the three summer months. The second date was originally set for Sunday, July 12, but I realized that for some families and situations, a Saturday graduation might be preferable. So I gave the seniors and families an option to vote for either July 11 or July 12.  The result of that vote was to have the ceremony on Saturday, July 11.”

 

Reith answered questions in an email interview with fortscott.biz:

 

 

Will there be a limit on how many family members can attend the ceremony?

“Currently, we are not planning to limit attendance. It is a small class, so we feel we can structure the gymnasium for proper social-distancing while still being able to accommodate for all who plan to attend.”

 

 

Will social distancing be maintained?

“We have been advised by Rebecca Johnson, SEK Multi-County Health Departments Administrator, to follow the ‘Phase Out’ recommendations of Governor Kelly’s Reopen Kansas plan, which we were planning to do already. Graduates will be spaced 6 feet apart. We will encourage all those who plan to attend to use proper hygiene and stay home if they feel sick. We will advise those who may be at a higher risk due to their health situation to strongly consider staying home, but we will leave that decision up to them. We will structure the facility so that families can sit together, but different family groups will be social-distanced. We will make hand-sanitizer readily available, and we will encourage attendees to wear masks if they choose.”

 

 

Who will be the speakers?

” Speakers are Valedictorian – Luke George, Salutatorian – Libby Franks, Inspirational Speaker – Mrs. Alicia Jackson (chosen by the Class of 2020).” Jackson is a teacher at UHS.

The Class of  Uniontown High School 2020 has 19 students”
Donavan Beerbower, Kord Bowen, Makenzie Brown, Alissa Button, Cheyanne Carpenter, Morgan Coulter, Ty Davidson, Colt Eck, Libby Franks, Luke George, Dalton.Graham, Jacquie Hampton, Matthew Harclerode, Breleigh Harris, Kolby Martinez, Sivanah McAnulty, Shelby Morillo, Gavin Ross, Lauren Shinn.

The following are photos of the class.

Donovan Beerbower
Kord Bowen
Makenzie Brown
Alissa Button
Cheyanne Carpenter
Morgan Coulter
Ty Davidson
Colt Eck
Liberty Franks
Luke George
Dalton Graham
Jacquelyn Hampton
Matthew Harclerode
Breleigh Harris
Kolby Martinez
Sivanah McAnulty
Shelby Morilla
Gavin Ross
Lauren Shinn

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Vehicle Cruise: Social Distancing Fun

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Photo courtesy of Carissa Bowman.
Some local residents have planned activities that provide fun for the town and also some nostalgia in cruising National Avenue this Friday, June 5.
The Fort Scott Cruise Night Facebook Group is promoting what they are calling an “Honorary Good Ol Days Cruise.”
“This is not an event sponsored by the city,” Julie Norris, who along with Rachel Cunningham-Fields are the planners, said.  ” It was scheduled purely for fun since Good Ol Days had to be canceled this year due to COVID 19.”
The COVID 19 pandemic precautions include social distancing of 6 feet from nearby people and taking other measures to help stop the spread of the virus that has circled the world and killed over 100,000  American people, according to the Center For Disease Control.
The cruise allows people to maintain social distancing while remaining in their cars.
“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend,” she said. ” We will be cruising National, just like the “Good Ol Days”.”
The cruise starts at  6 PM Friday night, June 5.
“Our annual Good Ol Days is something we look forward to every year,” Norris said.  “Although we WILL NOT be able to attend, (because of precautions of the pandemic) what better way to honor it, than to CRUISE!”
“So get your hot rod out, work on that car you’ve been meaning to finish, get the motorcycle ready, and Celebrate Good Ol Days on June 5th by cruising,” she said.  “Our lives may look a little different, but we can still come together, and not gather! “
“A small town is a place we choose to be,” she said.  ” A place we raise our kids, find peace in, or retire in. A place we call home.”
There will be several spots to eat along the way, including vendors,  so save some money for supper.
Bourbon County, Elections, Government

Incumbents Will Have Contenders in Most Bourbon County Election Races

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The filing deadline for Bourbon County residents vying for a political position was noon, June 1, 2020.

The  primary election will be  August 4, 2020 and the general election will be  November 3, 2020

Due to COVID-19,  Bourbon County election officials will make the voting process as safe as possible and will have safety measures in place for voters and poll workers, according to an email from Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk

There are contenders to incumbents in the county commissioners, the county clerk, the county treasurer and county sheriff positions.

Following is the list of those running and  was provided by the county clerk.

County Commission, District 2

Jeffrey Fischer, 2093 Justice Ln, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-6633, Republican is the incumbent

Jim Harris, 2302 Jayhawk Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-0230, Republican

Sparky (Don) Schroeder, 2309 Kansas Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-3344, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

County Commission, District 3

Clifton Beth, 2236 215th, Fort Scott, KS 66701, Republican

Phillip G Hoyt, 2422 242nd Terrace, Fulton, KS 66738, 225-335-9927, [email protected], Democratic

Joshua Jackson, 2451 Hwy 7, Mapleton, KS 66754, Republican

Leroy “Nick” Ruhl, 313 Jefferson Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-8172, Republican is the incumbent

County Clerk

Nick Graham, 404 Hill Street, Uniontown, KS 66779, 620-875-5059, [email protected], Republican

Kendell Dawn Mason, 2 S Eddy, Fort Scott, KS 66701, Republican is the incumbent.

Bobby “Bob” Reed, 2191 Ironwood Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-8137, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

County Treasurer

Patty Love, 901 Shepherd St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-1189, [email protected], Republican is the incumbent

Mike Mason, 978 60th Street, Uniontown, KS 66779, 620-224-6183, [email protected], Republican

Shaunn Pytlowany, 906 South Eddy St, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-9168, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

County Register of Deeds

Lora Holdridge, 1814 Richards Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-4585, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

County Attorney

Jacqie Spradling, PO Box 576, Spring Hill, KS 66083, Republican is the incumbent.

No Democratic candidates filed

County Sheriff

Derick Burke, 348 225th Street, Garland, KS 66741, Republican

Mike Feagins, 1964 Justice Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-3402, [email protected], Democratic

Bill Martin, 502 Meadow Ln, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-1882, Republican is the incumbent.

Craig A Rice, 1932 Maple Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-1381, Republican

Julie Saker, 2495 Locust Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-768-9260, Democratic

Township Trustee-Drywood

Richard Cullison, Jr, 506 260th, Garland, KS 66741, 620-224-6160, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee- Franklin

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Township Trustee-Freedom

Janice Seested, 2330 215th St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Marion

Steve Geiger, 1121 Hwy 3, Uniontown, KS 66779, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Marmaton

David Duffey, 1201 Locust Rd, Redfield, KS 66769, 620-228-1779, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Millcreek

Yvonne Beck, 1821 159th Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-829-5442, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Osage

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Township Trustee-Pawnee

Karen A Endicott-Coyan, 1635 Fern Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-547-2571, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Scott

Jim Sackett, 2019 Maple Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-5537, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee-Timberhill

Dan Laughlin, 2275 105th St., Mapleton, KS 66754, 620-743-3441, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Trustee –Walnut

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Township Treasurer- Drywood

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Township Treasurer – Franklin

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Freedom

Karen A Paddock, 608 W Cedar St., Fulton, KS 66738, 620-224-9379, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Marion

Rex Wilson, 905 Clay St., Bronson, KS 66716, 620-939-4750, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Marmaton

Wilma K Graham, 102 W 4th, Redfield, KS 66769, 620-756-4436, Democratic

No Republican candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Millcreek

Betty L Graham, 1458 Tomahawk Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-6072, Democratic

No Republican candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Osage

Kathleen Valentine, 2638 Tomahawk Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-857-4133, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Pawnee

Sharon Middleton, 1374 Eagle Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-4894, Democratic

No Republican candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Scott

Harold Rogers, 2189 Ironwood Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-1329, [email protected], Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Treasurer-Timberhill

David Scharenberg, 1045 Yale Rd, Mapleton, KS 66754, 620-224-8932, Republican

No Democratic candidates filed

Township Treasurer- Walnut

No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

Democratic Committeeman-1st Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-2nd Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-3rd Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-4th Ward

Jeff Sweetser, 1012 S National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-2282, [email protected]

Democratic Committeeman-5th Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-6th Ward

Dwight Moore, 801 Fairway Dr, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-341-3074, [email protected]

Democratic Committeeman-7th Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Drywood

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Franklin

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Freedom

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Marion

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Marmaton

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Millcreek

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Osage

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Pawnee

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-North Scott

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-South Scott

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeeman-Timberhill

Clinton L Walker, 1999 105th St, Mapleton, KS 66754, 620-743-0114

Democratic Committeeman-Walnut

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-1st Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-2nd Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-3rd Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-4th Ward

Kate Emmett-Sweetser, 1012 S National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-2282, [email protected]

Democratic Committeewoman-5th Ward

Carol Ann MacArthur, 702 S Crawford St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-1505, [email protected]

Democratic Committeewoman-6th Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-7th Ward

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Drywood

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Franklin

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Freedom

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Marion

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Marmaton

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Millcreek

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Osage

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Pawnee

Shirley J Palmer, 1862 Eagle Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-704-1934, [email protected]

Democratic Committeewoman-North Scott

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-South Scott

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Timberhill

No Candidate filed

Democratic Committeewoman-Walnut

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeeman-1st Ward

William Michaud, 7 N Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 785-213-7745, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-2nd Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeeman-3rd Ward

Todd McDermed, 110 S Broadway, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-4364, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-4th Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeeman-5th Ward

Shane A Walker, 1123 Burke Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-7272, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-6th Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeeman-7th Ward

Glenn Rash, 906 Emmert, Fort Scott, KS 66701 620-719-7502, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Drywood

Larry Shead, 2468 Cavalry Rd, Garland, KS 66741, 620-215-2396, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Franklin

Lynne D Oharah, 2120 95th St., Uniontown, KS 66779, 620-215-3120, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Freedom

Lawrence Paddock, 608 Cedar Street, Fulton, KS 66738, 620-224-1381, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Marion

Lafe W Wilson, 924 Jayhawk Rd, Uniontown, KS 66779, 620-654-8231, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Marmaton

Charles Robison, 1761 Locust Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-3755, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Millcreek

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeeman-Osage

Marvin Creager, 2141 245th, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-857-4158, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-Pawnee

Kevin D Wagner, 390 130th Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-2174, [email protected]

Republican Committeeman-North Scott

Bill Lalman, 2047 Native Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-9218

Republican Committeeman-South Scott

Larry G Martin, 2141 Ironwood Dr, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-4300

Republican Committeeman-Timberhill

Dan Laughlin, 2275 105th, Mapleton, KS 66754, 620-743-3441

Republican Committeeman-Walnut

Jason L Sutterby, 148 Hwy 39, Savonburg, KS 66772, 620-224-7495, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-1st Ward

Jennifer Michaud, 7 N Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 785-230-7010, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-2nd Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeewoman-3rd Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeewoman-4th Ward

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeewoman-5th Ward

Jana R Walker, 1123 Burke Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-7272, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-6th Ward

Rhonda Dunn, 420 Rosemary Lane, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-1186, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-7th Ward

Patty Love, 901 Shepherd St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-3800 x-192, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Drywood

Vickie Shead, 2468 Cavalry Rd, Garland, KS 66741, 620-224-4149, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Franklin

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeewoman-Freedom

Janice Seested, 2330 215th St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-857-4768

Republican Committeewoman-Marion

Linda S Wilson, 924 Jayhawk Rd, Uniontown, KS 66779, 620-654-7413, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Marmaton

Celena (CJ) Robison, 1761 Locust Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-215-0816, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Millcreek

No Candidate filed

Republican Committeewoman-Osage

Carol Creager, 2141 245th, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-857-4158, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Pawnee

Rachel M Wagner, 390 130th, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-547-2233, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-North Scott

Glenda Lalman, 2047 Native Rd, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-223-3805

Republican Committeewoman-South Scott

Debra M Martin, 2141 Ironwood Dr, Fort Scott, KS 66701, 620-224-6846, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Timberhill

Jan Laughlin, 2275 105th Street, Mapleton, KS 66754, 620-743-3441, [email protected]

Republican Committeewoman-Walnut

Rebecca Sutterby, 148 Highway 39, Savonburg, KS 66772, 620-224-7495, [email protected]

 

Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott

The Beacon Food Pantry Reorganizes Staffing

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The Beacon is located at 525 E. Sixth Street, Fort Scott.

 

Dave Gillen is the food pantry administrator for the Beacon. Photo by Carol MacArthur.

On Monday, June 1, 2020, David Gillen assumed full management of the operation as Beacon Food Pantry Administrator. The new assistant administrator is Patty Mowen. Both are knowledgeable of the operation, and both consider this organization their “mission.” according to the press release submitted by Carol MacArthur, board chairwoman.

Beacon Assistant Director Patty Mowen. Submitted photo.

At this time, no one but the staff is allowed inside the building, according to the press release.

Food orders are called in, filled, and picked up at the back dock of the building at 525 E. Sixth. This practice may become permanent, according to the press release.

Financial requests may be called in at this time as well.

People may call The Beacon and ask for David Gillen, for inquiries, MacArthur said. The phone number is 620-223- 6869.

Improvements in the facility have already been made by Gillen and volunteers.

Office equipment is being updated as needed as well to improve service to clients.

The Beacon, Inc., in existence for almost forty years, began as churches in the community came together to serve the needs of Fort Scott and Bourbon County.

They have provided those struggling in the community as a food pantry and in offering financial assistance, dominantly through the efforts of community-related donations.

Currently, the organization provides food, financial assistance, and referrals to other service organizations.

“People have been so generous with funds and donations,” MacArthur said. ” But we have had difficulty procuring large amounts of food (during the pandemic),”

“The community has been wonderful,” she said.

The Beacon is located at 525 E. Sixth Street, Fort Scott, Ks. 66701, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one exception.

On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, the Beacon is closed during the day and is open instead from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Fort Scott Independence Day Celebration: July 3

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Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton is the site of the annual Independence Day fireworks event.

In a year that is seeing a reduction in public gatherings there will be a community celebration this year: Independence Day.

The Fort Scott Elk’s Lodge has coordinated the community fireworks display to celebrate America’s Independence for the past 25 years or more and has a goal this year of $7,000 to cover the costs.

“I think this year after all everyone has been dealing with during the pandemic, everyone will be ready for some good old fashion 4th of July fun,” Bill Brittain, with the Elks organization, said.

“The public can watch from their cars or from anywhere in the community you can see them,” Brittain said.   “A lot of people do line up on Horton Street to be close and many sit in or on their cars from the Bourbon County Fairgrounds as well but again they can be seen from many parts of the community.”

The event is July 3.

“The city of Fort Scott moved this event to July 3rd a few years ago from the 4th so we have them shot on the 3rd,” Brittain said.

“Our (fireworks) company we deal with for this,  sets up behind Fort Scott Community College by the ball fields to actually shoot them off,” he said. “Nobody is allowed back there during this time or while setting them up!”

“I might add it takes the entire community to make this happen,” Brittain said.  “The city and county also help with this financially. We have corporate sponsors that help with this and other charitable events we do throughout the year. The public can help with this by playing in the golf tournament as well.”

 

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Sidewalk Sale This Saturday, May 30, As Merchants Reopen

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The weather looks good for Saturday,  a perfect day to get out and shop Fort Scott.

 

This Saturday, May 30, eleven retail stores have signed up to be a part of the Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale, hosted by the  Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.

 

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and participating stores will be marked with purple balloons, according to Rita Schroeder, the Chamber’s administrative assistant.

 

Those who have signed up: include Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies (inside), Heidrick’s True Value/Nancy’s Gift Corner, Fort Scott Gun & Pawn, Hedgehog.INK (inside),  J & W Sports Shop, Main St. Gallery & Gifts, Mayco Ace Hardware, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sunshine Boutique, Iron Star (inside) and Treasure Hunt Flea Market.

 

 

In light of the COVID 19 Pandemic, most businesses will have hand sanitizer available before touching items in the sale.

 

However, bringing one’s own sanitizer is a good option while shopping.

 

Hedgehog.INK is asking all who enter their store to wear masks as well.

 

Social distancing is in force in the county for all public events.

 

For more information:  620-223-3566 or
Lindsay Madison, President & CEO, [email protected] 

or Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]