UHS VB and FB WEEK 6 RESULTS

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Submitted by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Reporter

The Uniontown Lady Eagles Volleyball team faced the Marmaton Valley Wildcats in the first home game of the season on Tuesday, October 6. Both JV and Varsity teams defeated the Wildcats.

The JV defeated Moran 25-9 and 26-24. Alexis Herring scored 12 points.

The Varsity Lady Eagles defeated Moran 25-18, 25-18, and 25-11. Bri Stokes scored 11 points, and Paige Mason scored 10 points and had 2 solo blocks. Danielle Howard was 24/25 on attacks with 13 kills and 6 solo blocks. Karleigh Schoenberger was 17/19 on attacks with 4 kills. Libby Schaaf was 15/16 on attacks with 2 kills. Gwenyth Fry was 12/12 on attacks with 3 kills and 2 solo blocks.

“The gym was ROCKIN’!!” said Coach Hall. The student section was indeed, rockin’. “Great atmosphere and it paid off…both teams were victorious!”

The UHS football team lost 28-8 against Riverton on Friday. Treden Buckman had 8 rushes for 27 yards, Hunter Schaaf had 9 rushes for 34 yards with one touchdown, and Drew Perry had 20 rushes for 97 yards. Jake Harvey had 3 pass receptions for 33 yards. Drew Perry completed 5/5 passes for 69 yards. As far as tackling went, Jake Harvey and Drew Perry each had 4 unassisted tackles, and Caleb Davis had 3 unassisted tackles. Joey Marlow had 2 fumble recoveries.

Bourbon County, COVID-19, Government, Health Care

Bourbon County: 55 Active COVID-19 Cases

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SEK Multi-County Health Departments

Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

October 13, 2020

Please call your local health department if you would like a further breakdown of cases.

Allen County

Current Active Cases	15
Total Hospitalizations	5-0 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases	88
Total Cases Since Testing	104
Deaths	1

Anderson County

Current Active Cases	15
Total Hospitalizations	3-1 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases	98
Total Cases Since Testing	113
Deaths	0

Bourbon County

Current Active Cases	55
Total Hospitalizations	12- 1 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases	206
Total Cases Since Testing	264
Deaths	3

Woodson County

Current Active Cases	1
Total Hospitalizations	2-0 in hospital
Current Recovered Cases	25
Total Cases Since Testing	26
Deaths	0

Obituary

Obituary of Christie Belcher

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Christie Elaine Belcher, age 62, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Pittsburg, Kansas.

She was born May 9, 1958, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Donald Glen Hunziker and Maxine Christy Hunziker.

Christie graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. She married Dwight Belcher on April 21, 1983, in Nevada, Missouri.

In earlier years, Christie worked in the business offices of both Heartland Hospital in Nevada and Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott.

In 1992, Christi and Dwight opened their restaurant, Max’s Way Station located on the north end of Ft. Scott. Christie loved working at Max’s and keeping up with all of her customers.

She enjoyed helping others, being outside and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Faith Church.

Survivors include her husband, Dwight, of the home; three children, Christie “Dawn” (Anthony) Wolfe, of Nevada, Missouri; Cassie Sauls, Ft. Scott and Dustin (Jordan) Belcher also of Ft. Scott and grandchildren, Jaiden, Donovan, Corbyn, Nakyah, Gabrielle, Christopher, Jill, Allie, Bella and Addie and three step-children, Shelly Claypool and David Belcher, both of Nevada and Dwight “JR” Belcher, of Texas as well as several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her mother, Maxine Hunziker and two brothers, Doug (Carol) Hunziker and David Hunziker, all of Ft. Scott.

She was preceded in death by her father, Don Hunziker and a granddaughter, Noel.

Rev. Matthew Hunt will conduct graveside services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 17^th at the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Faith Church and may be left in are of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board Meeting Press Release Oct. 12

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NEWS RELEASE Monday, October 12, 2020

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, October 12, for their regular monthly meeting.

President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

A. Minutes

B. Bills and Claims

C. Payroll – September 18, 2020 – $1,391,092.25

D. Financial Report

E. Activity Fund Accounts

There were two comments during the public forum. Following the public forum, it was

approved (4 yes; 3 no) to add an item to the agenda.

It was moved and approved (4 yes; 3 no) that a close mask-wearing contact of a symptomatic, confirmed COVID-19 student or staff member does not have to go into quarantine from school.

Board members heard reports from the following:

· Brenda Hill, KNEA President

· All building principals

· Dalaina Smith, Director of Academics

· Ted Hessong, Superintendent

· Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk

Board members approved the following:

· Roof payment

· Roof Reinspection Agreement

· Agreement of Cooperation and Partnership between USD 234 and No Limits Rehabilitation, Inc.

· Memorandum of Understanding between USD 234 and the Bourbon County Health Department

In addition, the board reviewed the September 21, 2020, Enrollment Count Report.

Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting

The board approved the following employment matters:

A. Resignation of Lisa Mathew, high school paraprofessional, effective October 2, 2020

B. Resignation of Glenda Cooper, Winfield Scott cook, effective September 17, 2020

C. Employment of Heather Geiger as a high school paraprofessional for the 2020-21 school year

D. Leave of absence for Lindsay Knopp, Winfield Scott second grade teacher

E. Leave of absence for Codee Weddle, Winfield Scott paraprofessional

F. Employment of Mary Jo Harper as high school Choral Club sponsor for the 2020-21 school year

G. Employment of Brooke Senkevech as a middle school first session intramurals coach for the 2020-21 school year

The board adjourned.

Obituary

Obituary of Della Raguse

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On October 12, 2020, Della Mae Raguse, loving wife and mother of three children, left this earth for her heavenly home at the age of 94, joyful to be reunited with so many she loved.

Della Mae was born on November 5th, 1925 to Emma and Christopher Voss at their home on a farm near Holyrood, Kansas. She lived her entire childhood on the farm with her parents, two sisters, and one brother.

Raised in a Christian family, Della Mae lived a life that was shaped and guided by her faith. She graduated from high school at the age of 16, and at a time when needed, answered the call to become a teacher, the vocation of service that would prove very important in the lives of both her and her family.

On May 27, 1951, she married Carl Raguse, a Lutheran school teacher she got to know through church events and gatherings at the local skating rink. Together they raised one daughter and two sons, all of whom went on to become teachers and meet their spouses at Concordia Teachers College, Seward, NE.

Though she continued to teach for a time after the marriage, she transitioned to the career of homemaker for several years to raise her children. She then began working as a secretary at the local community college and later at a Lutheran elementary school, both additional connections to education which she treasured.

Through these stages of life, Della Mae and Carl made their home in various locations including Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, and Iowa. Retirement led them to Fort Scott, Kansas in 1996, to live near their daughter and family.

Throughout both her working years and retirement, Della Mae always found ways to keep her faith and family as her highest priorities. Serving her church in many capacities, making her home a loving and comforting place to be, and spending time with family and friends were of utmost importance to her.

Della Mae is now joyfully reunited with her parents, her husband Carl, her sister and brother-in-law, LaVina and Al Juergensen, her brother Wilber, and an infant granddaughter.

She is survived by her sister, Marian (Charles) McKay, her sister-in-law Sandra Voss, her daughter, Cathy (Rick) Werling, her sons, Dan (Maggie) Raguse and Darin (Janet) Raguse, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Della Mae’s earthly life was filled with the love of family and friends, and faith in Jesus was her path to eternal life. All who knew her were blessed to have her in their lives.

Due to concerns around the current pandemic, the funeral will be limited to family members.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Scott, Kansas. Private burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

The family knows that all who loved Della Mae will be present in thought and spirit. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com. Memorials are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Fort Scott Presbyterian Village and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Area News, Bourbon County, Business, COVID-19, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College, Government, Jobs

New Grant Will Help Local Businesses With Internet Presence: Application Deadline Oct. 31

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Kress Building, 17 S. Main, August 2020.

A local business resource center was brought to fruition because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

“The idea of a business resource center being needed became abundantly clear around March or April,” Jody Hoener, Bourbon County Economic Director said. “Businesses were scrambling, trying to maintain or adapt as required, trying to keep their heads above water, all while attempting to navigate the very complex financial relief offered by the (U.S.)Small Business Administration and others. Just raising awareness of the opportunities and making critical connections to financial institutions for relief became a full-time job, let alone helping owners fill out applications.”

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

B-WERC Formed

The local program, called the Bourbon County Workforce and Entrepreneur Resource Center (B-WERC), was funded through Kansas’ Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas program, which was from money dispursed through the U.S. Cares Act Relief, all of these COVID-19 related measures by the layers of government.

Its purpose is to address current and immediate COVID-19 Pandemic related needs to assist business, encourage economic activity, and address unemployment, according to Hoener.

“I realized that the solution of throwing money at the problem was a very short term fix,” Hoener said. ” Businesses need customers for long term sustainability. The value in an increased online presence was highlighted more than ever during this pandemic. Restaurants were developing online solutions for curbside or delivery services as they were forced to close down. Other retailers were developing online solutions to get their products in the hands of customers. Distance learning, telework, or telehealth became a forced reality.”

Partnerships

“Other partnerships and resources are available through the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Scott Community College,” she said. “The chamber will assist the county in coordinating and promoting. Fort Scott Community College will be offering community classes in B-WERC on social media and other skills. Classes will be hands-on with available laptops for each participant. Telework and distance learning stations will be available for community members who need access to high-speed internet.”

“We will provide 20 qualified businesses free website building with expert assistance in value propositions and messaging critical to branding,” Hoener said.

A partnership with the Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State University will assist businesses to obtain needed capital and provide business planning assistance for sustainability, Hoener said.

See the source image — Pittsburg State University.

“These incredibly valuable services, in addition to marketing or industry reports, will be readily available,” she said. “This unique assistance will give businesses the needed help to build sustainable models.”

Entrepreneurs

“Many times communities who experience high unemployment rate will in turn see high entrepreneurship rates,” Hoener said. “For those (who are) unemployed and have great ideas to start their own business, this will give them the tools and know-how to move forward successfully.”

Job-Seeking

“A job seeking service will also be available onsite through another partner, KansasWorks, two times a week,” she said.

Childcare, An Important Component

“Childcare centers and daycares have high standards to maintain licensures. One requirement is to meet continuing education requirements. Although continued education for staff is clearly a need, it can create a burden on the facilities in scheduling, costs, and human resources. It is estimated there are approximately 15 illegal daycare providers in our county. Through our partner KansasWorks, B-WERC will be implementing a program that will offer to work with the childcare centers and daycares to meet credentialing requirements of continuing education hours. A program will be implemented to incentivize illegal care to become legal. Childcare is critical to keep our workforce working.” Hoener said.

The B-WERC office will be located on the second floor of the old Kress building at 17 S. Main in downtown Fort Scott. The office is expected to be open Nov. 2, according to Hoener.

The street-level floor of the building will house a grocery store.

The store owner, BAJA Investments, LLC, was also a recipient of the SPARK grant program. To see the story on that, click below:

New Grocery Store In Downtown Fort Scott Is Coming

Bourbon County Website Building and Marketing Grants Program Parameters

The grants will be scored and consequently awarded on a first come first serve basis to those that are eligible, according to Hoener. Applications will remain open until October 31, 2020. The grant will be awarded until 20 qualified businesses have been awarded.

Who Is Eligible

For businesses located within Bourbon County, priority will be given to those businesses with a physical location.
The business must currently have minimal (basic) to no online or website presence.
Grants are for businesses who have experienced business disruptions as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and will benefit from an increased online presence through any or all of the following:
- Increased foot traffic
- Encouraging tourism activities
- Enhance or enable online scheduling (i.e. curbside, delivery, hair appointments)
- Enhance or enable online sales
- Raise awareness of critical structures in the community (i.e. Food Access, Child Care, etc.)
The applicant must be willing to spend a minimum of 5-10 hours over the next several months working with The Bureau of Small Projects staff.
Non-profits are not eligible under this program
The County reserves the right to request additional documentation

How to Apply

Applications are online at Bourboncountyks.org/spark

Contact info:

Jody Hoener, Economic Development Director

620-215-5725

210 South National

Fort Scott, KS 66701

[email protected]

Once an application is submitted, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lindsay Madison, and Bourbon County Economic Development Director will review, Hoener said. The application will be scored to determine if the application meets minimum standards to qualify. A follow-up email will be sent to the applicant’s business.

Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Submitted photo.

An application will only be considered once it is fully completed with all requested documentation required to support the requested funding.

Parameters

Grants applications will be open until October 31^st.
Grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis to those who are eligible.
Grant Scoring Algorithm:

Grant Purpose: Website Building and Marketing Services for Business Impacted by the COVID 19 Pandemic	Points
Current Online Presence
Facebook Only	5
No Facebook or Website	5
A basic, static, webpage only	5
A dynamic web page currently exists	0
How Would an Online Presence Benefit the Applicant? (Check all that apply)
Increased foot traffic	5
Encourage tourism activities	5
Enhance or enable online scheduling	5
Enhance or enable online sales	5
Raise awareness of a public need such as food or childcare	5
Business Activities and Impact (Check all the Apply)
The business is a childcare center or daycare	5
Business sales a product that can be legally sold online	5
The business provides a service that scheduling can be done online	5
The business is located in Downtown Historic District	5
The Business encourages overnight stays	5
***Minimum score of 5 from each of the three categories is required to be determined eligible

Process

A complete application must be submitted online.
Additional Information may be requested for clarification.
Economic Development Director and Chamber President will score the application and make the final determination of eligibility.
Economic Development Director will send congratulatory and introductory emails to The Bureau of Small Projects and the business contact.

Obituary

Funeral Services For Goldie Schnichels

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Funeral services for Goldie Schnichels will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 16^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Goldie Schnichels Memorial 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.

Elections

Bourbon County Ballot For Nov. 3

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COUNTY CLERK’S NOTICE OF CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED ON

AT THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020

State of Kansas County of Bourbon

In compliance with K.S.A. 25-105, and the General Election Laws of the State of Kansas, I submit herewith the list of National, State and District Candidates certified to me by the Secretary of State, and the list of those filed as candidates in Bourbon County in the forthcoming General Election to be held, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

And, I hereby give further notice that the election will be held in the voting places listed below in Bourbon County, Kansas, and that the polls will be opened and closed at the regular time specified by law for the conduct of elections. All precincts in the county will open at 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm.

Sales Tax Question on the ballot:

To vote in favor of any question

submitted upon the ballot, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“YES”;

to vote against it, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“NO”.

Shall the following be adopted?

Shall Bourbon County, Kansas,

levy (renew) a one percent

countywide retailers’ sales tax to

take effect on July 1, 2021, and

expire on June 30, 2031, with the

allocated shares pursuant to

K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be

used as follows: (1) to Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

maintenance and construction of

hard surface roads, and (2) to

each city located in Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

providing funding for public

services?

Residents living in the City of Fort Scott vote at the following locations:

1^st Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

2^nd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

3^rd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

4^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

5^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

6^th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

7^th Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Residents living out in the county vote at the following locations:

Drywood Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Franklin Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Freedom Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

East Marion Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

West Marion Bronson Community Building – 504 Clay Street, Bronson, KS

Marmaton Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Millcreek Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Osage Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

Pawnee Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

North Scott Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

South Scott Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Timberhill Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Walnut Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

NATIONAL AND STATE OFFICES

For President and Vice-President of the United States
		Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris	1209 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807	Democratic
		Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 1100 S. Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, FL 33480		Republican
		Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy “Spike” Cohen	Greenville, SC	Libertarian
For United States Senate
	Barbara Bollier		6910 Overhill Road Mission Hills, KS 66208	Democratic
	Roger Marshall		PO Box 1588 Great Bend, KS 67530	Republican
	Jason Buckley		8828 Marty Ln Overland Park, KS 66212	Libertarian
For US House of Representatives – District 2
		Michelle De La Isla	3250 SW Briarwood Dr Topeka, KS 66611	Democratic
		Jake LaTurner	2329 SW Ashworth Pl Topeka, KS 66614	Republican
		Robert Garrard	2287 N 300 Rd Edgerton, KS 66021	Libertarian
Kansas Senate, District 12
		Mike Bruner	1002 Pecan St. Humboldt, KS 66748	Democratic
		Caryn Tyson	PO Box 191 Parker, KS 66072	Republican
Kansas Senate, District 13
		Nancy J. Ingle	511 E. 21^st Pittsburg, KS 66762	Democratic
		Richard Hilderbrand	240 Cleveland Ave Baxter Springs, KS 66713	Republican
Kansas House of Representatives, District 2
		Lynn D. Grant	202 S. Appleton Frontenac, KS 66763	Democratic
		Kenneth Collins	102 E First Street Mulberry, KS 66756	Republican
Kansas House of Representatives, District 4
		Bill Meyer	14 Golfview Drive Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
		Trevor Jacobs	1927 Locust Road Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Commissioner – District 2
		Jim Harris	2302 Jayhawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Commissioner – District 3
		Clifton Beth	2236 215^th, Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
		Phillip G. Hoyt	2422 242^nd Terrace Fulton, KS 66738	Democratic
For County Clerk
		Kendell Dawn Mason	2 S Eddy Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Treasurer
		Patty Love	901 Shepherd St Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For Register of Deeds
		Lora Holdridge	1814 Richards Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
For County Attorney
		Jacqie Spradling	PO Box 576 Spring Hill, KS 66083	Republican
For County Sheriff
		Mike Feagins	1964 Justice Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
		Bill Martin	502 Meadow Ln Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Drywood		Richard Cullison, Jr.	506 260^th Garland, KS 66741	Republican
Franklin		Tony Bradbury	631 Soldier Rd. Bronson, KS 66716	Republican
Freedom		Janice Seested	2330 215^th St. Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Marion		Steve Geiger	1121 Hwy 3 Uniontown, KS 66779	Republican
Marmaton		David Duffey	1201 Locust Rd Redfield, KS 66769	Republican
Millcreek		Yvonne Beck	1821 159^th Street Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Osage		Brian Wade	2618 Soldier Rd. Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Pawnee		Karen A. Endicott-Coyan	1635 Fern Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Scott		Jim Sackett	2019 Maple Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Timberhill		Dan Laughlin	2275 105^th St. Mapleton, KS 66754	Republican
Walnut		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

TOWNSHIP TREASURER
Drywood		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Franklin		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Freedom		Karen A. Paddock	608 W Cedar St. Fulton, KS 66738	Republican
Marion		Rex Wilson	905 Clay St. Bronson, KS 66716	Republican
Marmaton		Wilma K. Graham	102 W 4^th Redfield, KS 66769	Democratic
Millcreek		Betty L. Graham	1458 Tomahawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Osage		Kathleen Valentine	2638 Tomahawk Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Pawnee		Sharon Middleton	1374 Eagle Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Democratic
Scott		Harold Rogers	2189 Ironwood Rd Fort Scott, KS 66701	Republican
Timberhill		David Scharenberg	1045 Yale Rd Mapleton, KS 66754	Republican
Walnut		No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed

STATE OF KANSAS OFFICIAL JUDICIAL BALLOT
Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges and District Magistrate Judge
Question #1,		Shall the following Supreme Court Justice be retained in office?
		Eric S. Rosen	1928 S.W. Indian Woods Ln. Topeka, KS 66611	Position 4

Question #2,		Shall the following Court of Appeals Judges be retained in office?
		Sarah E. Warner	Kansas Judicial Center 301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 4
		David E. Bruns	Olathe	Position 6
		G. Gordon Atcheson	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 8
		Karen M. Arnold-Burger	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 9
		Kathryn Gardner	301 SW 10^th Ave Topeka, KS 66612	Position 14

Question #3,		Shall the following Judges of the District Court be retained in office?
		Terri L Johnson	PO Box 311 Pleasanton, KS 66075	District 6, Division 2
		Mark A. Ward	829 190^th St Fort Scott, KS 66701	District 6, Division 3
		Steven C. Montgomery	22404 S. Roosevelt St. Spring Hill, KS 66083	District 6, Division 4

Question #4,		Shall the following Judge of the District Magistrate be retained in office?
		Valorie R. Leblanc	210 S. National Fort Scott, KS 66701	District 6
Shall the following be adopted? Shall Bourbon County, Kansas, levy (renew) a one percent countywide retailers’ sales tax to take effect on July 1, 2021, and expire on June 30, 2031, with the allocated shares pursuant to K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be used as follows: (1) to Bourbon county, for the purpose of maintenance and construction of hard surface roads, and (2) to each city located in Bourbon county, for the purpose of providing funding for public services?

Kendell Mason, County Clerk &

(SEAL) Bourbon County Election Officer

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 13

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Fort Scott, Government

FS Planning Commission Meets Oct. 19

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The Fort Scott Planning Commission will meet on Monday, October 19^th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower to be located north of the Water Treatment Plant located at 910 Burke Street.

This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be made available via the City’s you tube channel at City of Fort Scott.

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

How Is Your Surge Capacity?

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I overheard a conversation in our office the other day that included, “I just want normal, whatever that is anymore.” No one has escaped the insecurities that has taken place since Covid became a pandemic.

There are days I just feel ‘off’. I don’t feel bad physically, but I really can’t put a finger on it. Sometimes it’s a lack of focus, or I forget things easily, because a routine has changed. I read an article recently that seemed to hit the nail on the head for me. Maybe you can relate. I’ll share some thoughts from “Our Brains Struggle to Process This Much Stress” from Elemental by Tara Haelle.

When we find ourselves in an emergency, we experience an adrenaline rush that presents a fight or flight type of reaction. We can think more clearly and react more quickly – often reacting before we have a chance to think about it. The incident is usually over quickly and our hormones return to normal.

Unlike the boost of energy of an adrenaline rush, in the early weeks of the pandemic we were using ‘surge capacity’ to function. Surge capacity is a collection of adaptive systems—mental and physical—that humans draw on for short-term survival in acutely stressful situations, such as natural disasters. However, pandemics can stretch on indefinitely.

In the case of natural disasters, we can see the end results of the physical damage that has been done. With a pandemic the harm is ongoing and invisible. Many systems that we work with everyday are not working normally right now. We might think we should be used to this by now, yet, we’ve never experienced a pandemic before.

Our surge capacity may be running on empty. We have ups and downs and often feel depleted or burned out – all from dealing with chronic stress. Those who are problem solvers and are used to getting things done may feel a harder hit, because none of that is possible right now.

Understanding ambiguous loss – any loss that’s unclear and lacks a resolution – may be helpful. It’s not a death, but in the case of the pandemic, there has been a loss of a way of life.

How do we adjust to a ‘new normal’ when there is indefinite uncertainty? Here are some tips shared by Pauline Boss, PhD, a family therapist and professor emeritus of social sciences at the University of Minnesota.

–Accept that life is different now. This does not mean we are giving up. It means quit fighting reality so we can place our mental energy into things that are constructive.

–Expect less from yourself. With the losses we have experienced, take some time to reflect to find out what rhythms of life you need right now.

–Recognize the different aspects of grief. The familiar stages of grief apply to this pandemic –anger, denial, depression, and acceptance—all concepts in facing loss. Acceptance might mean choosing to have a good time in spite of the pandemic.

–Look for activities that fulfill you. Self-care has always been included as a good coping skill. Unfortunately, the pandemic may have taken away some of those activities, such as meeting with friends for coffee or your regular bunko night. One thing we have control over is our daily lives. ‘Do it Yourself ‘ projects like gardening, painting, and house projects, for example, could feed that fulfillment need.

–Focus on maintaining and strengthening important relationships. Social support systems and remaining connected to people are most important when facing adversity. This includes helping others even when we are feeling used up ourselves. It’s a win-win strategy in helping overcome our sense of helplessness and loss of control as we are doing something to help someone else.

–Begin slowly building your resilience account. Like a bank account, we may have overdrawn our resilience account over the past few months. We need to gradually build up our life practices to have something to fall back on when life gets out of sorts. Starting small with focuses on nutrition, sleep, exercise, meditation, self-compassion, gratitude, connection, and saying ‘no’ are basic needs and great areas to begin a foundation.

Do a little bit every day and you will start building momentum in re-building your surge capacity. Make sure to give yourself some slack when a link in your new routine chain breaks, and be ready to start again.

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See Tiger Football On The Big Screen Friday Night

October 12, 2020 Loretta George Leave a comment

Fort Scott Cinema is located at 224 W.18th.

Brent Cavin, manager of Fort Cinema, has come up with a collaboration to allow Fort Scott High School Tiger Football to be seen on the big screens.

“As new movies continue to be pushed back months we have switched our mindset and focus from being not only a movie theater, but into a gathering place for the community,” Cavin said.

Recently, they have made theater rentals available for private movie and video game parties on the big screens.

To view the previous story on theater rentals, click below:

Fort Cinema Gets Creative In Offerings

“This is the next step for our community to help keep their theater open,” Cavin said. “It was an idea that came to us as we realized some of the away football games have limited fan attendance. When we noticed that the upcoming football game is several hours away we decided this is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community.”

The number of fans is limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Cavin contacted FSHS and Fort Scott Broadcasting on Friday to pitch the idea, and both were enthusiastic about the concept.

“All three screens are capable of broadcasting the game via Fort Scott TV,” he said. “We are hoping that broadcasting conditions will be optimal Friday night from Wamego, and we are making sure our theater will be able to hopefully stream the game without any hiccups.”

Admission is free.

The staff is asking those who want to attend to come and get a ticket sometime this week between the hours of 6 p.m.and 8 p.m.

“This is solely to give us an estimate on crowd size,” Cavin said.

“There will be a free will donation bucket available for anyone who would like to donate money,” he said.

“Our concession stand will be open with food that all fans are familiar with when they attend games: popcorn, pretzels, nachos, candy, and pizza by the slice from Papa Don’s will be sold,” Cavin said.

The cinema is located just off South Main Street at 224 W. 18th Street.

Doors will open at 6:00 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00.

Come support the undefeated Tigers, while supporting the local cinema.

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