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Obituary of Adam Bancroft
Adam Wayne Bancroft, age 48, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, June 21, 2019, as the result of a vehicle accident East of Ft. Scott on Hwy. 54.
He was born January 10, 1971, in Lansing, MI, the son of Dennis W. Bancroft and Pamela Fay Perkins Hickman. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School with the class of 1989. In school he was known as “Badam”, but later in life, he became “Dadam.”
Adam received his master’s degree in administration following a bachelor’s in special education from Emporia State University. He taught in several locations earlier in his career. Most recently he taught in Wichita until teaching in Paola from 2017 to present.
He married Susan Peery on October 15, 2016, in Mound City. He enjoyed riding bikes, helping others, and collecting sports memorabilia.
Adam was loud and funny; you knew when he was in the room. He was a children’s advocate, selfless, serving, and a dedicated family man.
Survivors include his wife Susan of the home; three daughters, Kynleah Bancroft, Bailie Hughes and husband Victor, and Allie Brown; two sons, Kyle Kjar and Gunnar Brown; his father, Dennis Bancroft and wife Deborah, Drums, PA; two sisters, Shandra Hilpipre and husband Troy, Webster City, IA, and Susannah Hood and husband Jon, Mississippi; two step-brothers, Matthew Reeder and David Reeder; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son Kolbey Bancroft; and his mother, Pamela Hickman.
Rev. Joe Perkins will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Friday, June 28th, at the First Baptist Church, Mound City, KS.
Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery, Mound City.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Adam Bancroft Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Grant Daniel Wells
Grant Daniel Wells, known fondly to many as “Big Son”, passed unexpectantly from this life on June 21, 2019, while visiting his parents in Fort Scott, Kansas.
He was born on July 12, 1993, to Dan Wells and Marti Wells-Smith in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He came into this life with enthusiasm for nature, animals, the wide-open prairie, sports, campfires, grilling, hunting, fishing, music and so much more.
He left quietly, serenely, when his Lord Jesus chose to take him to his heavenly home for a greater purpose.
Grant was a special soul who befriended people from all walks of life. He loved to surround himself with kindred spirits and have good, old fashioned fun at every opportunity.
He attended school in Fort Scott from 5th grade through his sophomore year and returned to the prairie where he was a 2011 graduate of Copan Oklahoma High School.
He gained welding certification at Coffeyville Kansas Vo Tech and launched a career in the oil field business.
The family was informed that he was a rising star with White Tail Oil Field Services and was employed as a Lead Field Technician at the time of his passing. It was a traveling job, and Grant loved to travel the nation, making friends wherever he hung his hat.
On Facebook you will see literally hundreds of friends sharing memories, pictures, and musical tributes as they both celebrate Grant’s life and mourn his departure. This is not surprising. Grant would give you the shirt off his back, and did. He would change tires for strangers, offer you his last dollar, cook for you, help with chores and sit up all hours just listening and encouraging friends who needed support and love.
He leaves behind his dad, Dan Wells and second mother, Lori Wells, his sister by heart, Lauren Gavin, second dad, Scott Smith and mom Marti. He has a large extended family who hold unique places in his heart, and too many good friends to count. But a grateful thank you is extended to Cole, Emily, Jerad, Paul, Ty, Curt, and our other family members who are helping in so many ways.
Grant was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ben and Mardy Wells, and maternal grandparents, Ted and Maxine Simkin.
Following cremation, a visitation will be held at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2019, with a memorial service in Oklahoma to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or donations, please do a kind deed for someone in Grant’s memory. That is exactly what Grant Wells would love for you to do.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda June 25
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: June 25th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
COMMISSIONER’S MEETING FROM 1:00-4:00!!!!
1:00-1:45- Jim Harris
1:45-2:00-Jody Hoener-Economic Development
2:00-2:45-Justin Meeks
Executive Session- Privileged in the attorney-client relationship contracts and ongoing litigation-15 min.
Executive Session- Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel-15 min.
Update on KORA/KOMA-10 min.
Legislative Update-5 min.
3:00-3:15-Dave Bruner-EMS Update
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
FSCC Trustees Meet This Evening at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS, will meet in regular session on Monday, June 24, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
*** FSCC features over 20 student organizations for students to experience growth and fulfillment outside of the classroom.
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER,
4 A.Comments from the Chair,
4 B.CTEC Program Update,
4CONS ENT AGENDA,
5 A.Approval of Agenda,
5 B.Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on May 20, 2019,
6 C.Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims,
8 D.Approval of Personnel Actions, 5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS,
64 A.Consideration of July and August Meeting Dates,
64 B.Consideration of National PASS Center Agreement,
64 C.Consideration of KASB Worker’s Compensation Member Participation Premium Agreement,
69D. Consideration of HEP Collaboration Station,
73E. Consideration of Replacement Faculty Computers,
83F. Approval of Annual CAMP Laptop Purchase,
92G. Consideration of Disposal of Property – Copiers,
123H. Consideration of Lease Request for Passenger Vans,
124I. Consideration of Lease Renewal for 52 Passenger Shuttle,
129J. Approval of Property/Casualty/Auto/Excess Liability Insurance,
133K. Approval of Purchase of eSports Computers and Accessories,
134L. Consideration of Proposed Continuation Agreement Between the Iowa Department of Education and Fort Scott Community College,
154M. Approval of Consortium Memberships and Dues, 155
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REPORTS, 156 A. Administrative Updates,
156 EXECUTIVE SESSION,
163 ADJOURNMENT,
164 UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• June 24, 2019: Board Meeting
• August 13 – 16, 2019: In-service
• August 19, 2019: Fall semester begins • September 2, 2019: Labor Day – Campus Closed
• November 25 – 29, 2019: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed
• December 23 – January 5, 2020: Winter Break – Campus Closed
Sincerely, John Bartelsmeyer, Chair Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Additions
a)Mark Emerson, Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach, effective June 11, 2019
b) Jessica Castaneda, IRRC Director, effective July 1, 2019
c) Wendy Razam, Regional Recruiter for Iowa Department of Education Migrant Programd) Colette Stotts, Iowa Migrant Data Specialist, effective July 1, 20192)
Separations
a)Lori Cable, Director of TRIO, effective May 21, 2019
b)DeAnn Cambers, Director of Student Success Center, effective May 22, 2019
c) Robert Cable, Director of Endowment, effective May 30, 2019
d) Lane Hendricks, Assistant Football Coach, effective May 31, 2019
3) Transfers
a)Preecia Humble, from TRIO Database Specialist to Assistant to Student Services, effective June 1, 2019
b) Nacoma Oehme, from Program I
FSCC Trustees Minutes of May 20, Unapproved
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
May 20, 2019
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bernita Hill, Dana McKenney, Liz Meyer, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Julie Eichenberger, Acting Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members.
Chairman John Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Community member Richard Clark spoke about his desire to have FSCC start a flight school.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer stated that FSCC offers of 40 fields of study, with over 70 courses guaranteed to transfer to any Kansas college or university.
MUSIC PROGRAM UPDATE: Music Instructor Seth Ernst presented an update of the Music Program’s activities over the past year. He also shared videos of recent performances.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Hill, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal of culled library books as proposed.
- A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the resolution in regard to non-renewal of a non-tenured teacher’s contract.
- A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by McKenney, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the purchase of the Hovercam Pilot 3 Plus systems and the necessary accessories from PCM-G for $17,128.00.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Meyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the proposal submitted by SG360 for $131,852.40 for the dorm cleaning contract.
- A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to accept the quote from 06Env for approval for removal of the multipurpose floor in Arnold Arena.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW:
Letters of appreciation and correspondence were reviewed by the Board.
REPORTS:
- ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Miami County Campus, Student Services, Instruction Office, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:58 p.m. by Nelson, seconded by Hill, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
Transgender: Kansas Amending Sex Designations on Birth Certificates
Governor applauds action that clears way for transgender Kansans to amend sex designation
Gov. Laura Kelly applauded action Friday that cleared the way for transgender Kansans to amend the sex designation on their birth certificates.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) entered into a consent decision Friday, resolving a federal case filed in October 2018 regarding the amendment of Kansas birth certificates.
The plaintiffs had argued the KDHE denied Kansans an accurate birth certificate in violation of Equal Protection and Due Process clauses of the U.S. Constitution. In addition, the suit said, forcing transgender individuals to identify with a sex “that is not who they are” violated free speech rights.
Kansas was among just three states, along with Tennessee and Ohio, that blocked modification of birth certificates to reflect a person’s sex consistent with their gender identity.
“It was time for Kansas to move past its outdated and discriminatory anti-transgender policy,” Governor Kelly said. “This decision acknowledges that transgender people have the same rights as anyone else, including the right to easily obtain a birth certificate that reflects who they are.”
Stephanie Mott, known for her work on transgender issues, sued the KDHE so she could change the gender on her birth certificate to female. While Mott eventually dropped her lawsuit, the Kansas Statewide Transgender Equality Project was a plaintiff in the 2018 federal lawsuit filed on behalf of transgender Kansans seeking to change their birth certificates.
Mott died in March.
“Her advocacy to make Kansas better is remembered in this important decision and in other progress she achieved for transgender people,” Governor Kelly said.
As a result of Friday’s consent decision, the Office of Vital Statistics under KDHE now will allow a transgender person born in Kansas to obtain a certified copy of his/her amended birth certificate reflecting a change in sex designation.
In order to request a certificate, the individual will need to submit a sworn statement requesting the change and accompanied by one of three things:
- A passport that reflects the person’s true sex; or
- A driver’s license that reflects the person’s true sex; or
- A certification issued by a healthcare professional or mental health professional with whom the person has a doctor-patient relationship. The certification must state, based on his or her professional opinion: 1) the true gender identity of the applicant; and 2) that it is expected that this will continue to be the gender with which the applicant will identify in the future.
For media questions, please call either (785) 296-5795 or (785) 296-1317. For questions on amending your birth certificates, please contact the Office of Vital Statistics at (785) 296-1438.
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Express Employment Professionals: Help With Recruiting Employees
All across America, unemployment is low.
Nationally, total nonfarm payroll employment went up in May 2019 with approximately 75,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdfon June 9. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services and in health care.
In Bourbon County, the unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, according to the website https://klic.dol.ks.gov/admin/gsipub/htmlarea/uploads/Map%20April%202019%20LAUS.jpg
A recent business opened an office in Fort Scott to help other businesses find suitable employees in this era where job seekers have diminished.
In April 2019, Express Employment Professionals opened an office in Fort Scott at 119 S. Main. The franchise is based out of Independence, since 2004.
“The staff and company provide businesses with their workforce needs,” Kai Rannells, business developer with EEP and the local representative, said. Rannells can be reached at 620-644-5050.
“There is a small fee for businesses,” she said. “This covers payroll burden liability. (The fee) varies on types of jobs.”
Because of the low employment rate, candidates without jobs need more coaching, Rannells said.
“Businesses are afraid of what it could cost to train and then retain employees,” she said. “That cost will fall on us. When a company brings in a new employee it costs a fair amount of money and if the employee doesn’t end up lasting, they are out that amount.”
EEP provides temporary or contract staff and do temporary to hire staffing.
“That’s where they start out temporary, and after probation is met, the company is able to hire them as a permanent employee,” Rannells said. “A lot of companies do that to make sure it’s a good fit for their team. We also do direct hires and professional searches.”
“We like to focus on helping people find the right candidate and job seekers find good careers,” she said.
“If someone is looking for a job, we do interviews to see what company would be a good fit of those hiring and we try to place them,” Rannells said. “It is a free service for job seekers.”
For more information about the services and EEP: https://www.expresspros.com/