Bourbon County, Elections, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College, Government

Want To Serve Your Community?

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The vote here sign sits in front of the north wing of the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National.

Those citizens who desire to serve their communities by serving in local government bodies must file at the Bourbon County Courthouse by June 3 and pay the filing fee or start a petition to get a certain amount of qualified votes to support you. The fees and petition votes vary per community.

The following information is provided by Bourbon County Clerk Kendell Mason.

 

NOTICE OF THE 2019 BOURBON COUNTY ELECTION AND POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION

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First Class City of

THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT

3 City Commission Members

2 of the positions are for 4 year terms

1 position is for a 2 year term

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by not less than 25 qualified electors of Fort Scott

&

A State filing fee of $50.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 9 qualified candidates file there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be on November 5, 2019.

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Third class city of

BRONSON

3 Council Members

All 4 year terms

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 10 qualified electors of Bronson for Bronson.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 9 qualified candidates file, then there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be on November 5, 2019.

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Third class city of

FULTON

Mayor

&

5 Council Members

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 5 qualified electors of Fulton for Fulton.

(Fulton-all positions are 2 year terms.)

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 3 qualified candidates file for Mayor & more than 15 qualified candidates file for council then there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be on November 5, 2019.

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Third class cities of

UNIONTOWN & REDFIELD

3 Council Members

All 4 year terms

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 18 (10% of qualified electors registered in Uniontown) qualified electors of Uniontown for Uniontown.

A petition signed by no less than 10 qualified electors of Redfield for Redfield.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 9 qualified candidates file for council, then there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019.

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Third class city of

Mapleton

3 Council Members

All 4 year terms

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 2 qualified electors of Mapleton for Mapleton.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 9 qualified candidates file for council, then there will be a Primary on

August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019

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THE SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT

2 POSITIONS

Both positions are for 4 year terms

Filing fee of $20

Not able to file by petition.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019.

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FORT SCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #234

Position #1

Position #2

Position #3

Position At Large

All positions are for 4 year terms.

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 50 qualified signatures of registered voters in the position for the USD #234 District.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 3 qualified candidates file for any one position, then there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019.

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UNIONTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #235

Position #1

Position #2

Position #3

Position At Large

All positions are for 4 year terms.

Filing fee of $20

Or

A petition signed by no less than 50 qualified signatures of registered voters in the    position for the USD #235 District.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019.

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 3 qualified candidates file for any one position, then there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019.

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3 Positions on the Board of Trustees

Filing fee of $20

Not able to file by petition.

Filing deadline is noon June 3rd, 2019

Filing location is with the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.

If more than 9 qualified candidates file there will be a Primary on August 6, 2019.

The General Election will be November 5, 2019.

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Any person wishing to file for any office must be a qualified elector of the corresponding City or School District.

If filing by petition, the petition has to be turned in within 180 days after the first signature was collected, but not later than noon June 3rd, 2019.

 

/s/ Kendell Mason

BOURBON COUNTY ELECTION OFFICER

 

Fort Scott, Health Care, Mercy Hospital

No Mercy: The First In The NPR Series On The Closing Of Fort Scott’s Hospital

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No Mercy

This is the first story in a National Public Radio series that will explore how the closure of a rural hospital, Mercy Hospital Fort Scott,  disrupts a community’s health care, economy and identity.

Across the country,  more than 100 rural hospitals like Fort Scott’s have closed since 2010, under increasing financial pressure.

Because of public response, NPR added a Facebook page for public comments, see the last link in this feature.

Click below for the story:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/14/722199393/no-mercy-how-a-kansas-town-is-grappling-with-its-hospitals-closure?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20190514&fbclid=IwAR27YcELvS9IgLsG_3REgRZe8ciJ4oT3zR-tfwsRNMRD9s7tm7yFtQWxm_Ypu

 

A Facebook page has been added by NPR because of the tremendous public response:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/KHNewsNoMercy/?hc_location=ufi

Art, Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Friday Night Free Concert: St. Martin’s Academy

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The featured group for the Friday Night Free Concert is the St. Martin’s Academy vocal and instrumental ensemble.

The group has an eclectic repertoire of folk, classical and Christian music, said Ralph Carlson, event coordinator.

“The St. Martin’s Academy performed for us last fall and was a real hit with our audience,” Carlson said. “Instruments include guitars and a bagpipe. The show starts at 7 p.m., come early and bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited. In the event of foul weather, the show will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.”

Bourbon County

Mystery Stone

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This engraved stone currently sits in Uniontown’s park on the city square.

Until recently an engraved stone in Uniontown’s City Park was surrounded by clumps of tall grass.

On May 14, Uniontown City Superintendent Bobby Rich was working on the mound that used to contain the grass.

This pictured stone is a mystery to Rich.

“We don’t know where it came from,” he said.

The lettering is mostly weathered off, and almost unreadable.

If the public knows information about the origin of the stone, contact Uniontown City Hall, at 756-4742.

Government, Kansas

Flags Lowered May 15 For Peace Officers

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Governor directs flags to be lowered in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

 

In recognition of the National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Wednesday, May 15, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on May 15. President Donald J. Trump also issued a flag directive honoring National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

 

“Each year we recognize law enforcement officers for putting service above self to protect fellow Kansans,” Kelly said. “I have a deep appreciation for these officers and their families – and on behalf of the State of Kansas, thank them for their commitment.” 

 

H.J. Res. 730, P.L. 87-726 designates May 15 of each year as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. 

Business, Fort Scott

Walmart Remodeling For Online Shopping

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The word “Pickup” can be seen on the south section of Walmart, 2500 S. Main Street. There will be designated parking spaces for online shoppers soon.

Shoppers at Walmart in Fort Scott can see boxes in the former self-checkout area and the removal of a few cash register stations at the front of the store.

The self-checkout area is being expanded in Walmart Fort Scott.

 

In addition, the cell phone area has been relocated to the electronics department.

Walmart’s remodeled electronics section.

Walmart is remodeling.

“We are getting ready for online shopping,” said Scott, an associate manager at Fort Scott. “That’s where you order online, then come and pick it up. It will be sometime in June.”

“The self-register area will be bigger,” he said. “And there will be one on the north (of the line cash register stands), within the next two weeks.”

The number of cash registers has been reduced to make room for the expanded self-registers.

The empty space, formerly the cell phone sales area, as you enter the southeast door of Walmart, is closed.

“It is undecided right now what the previous cell phone area will be used for,” Scott said.

 

 

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon Cutting For Paws and Claws May 16

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The Chamber of Commerce
invites you to the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for the new
Fort Scott Paws and Claws Animal Shelter!
(Following the May 16th Chamber Coffee)
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
is excited to announce the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
celebrating the opening of the
Fort Scott Paws & Claws Animal Shelter’s
new location
at 8 North Judson Street in Fort Scott.
The event will take place Thursday, May 16th, following the Chamber Coffee,
which begins at 8 a.m.
The new Paws and Claws facility will serve as a cat shelter, an office, and an intake and adoption area.
Please join Fort Scott Paws & Claws Animal Shelter May 16th, 2019 for the Chamber of Commerce Coffee at 8 a.m., with remarks and ribbon cutting immediately following.
Visit the Paws & Claws website
by clickingHERE.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566
or visit fortscott.com.
Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda May 14

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: May 14th, 2019

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

9:10-10:10-Jim Harris

9:15-9:30-Receipt Coding

9:30-9:45-Hay Bids

9:45-10:00-Fish Food Bids

10:00-10:30-SEK Multi County Health Dept.- Becky Johnson-2020 Budget

10:30-11:00-EMS Update- Dave Bruner and Robert Leisure

11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks

11:00-11:15-Executive Session-Attorney Client Privilege

11:15-11:20-Executive Session-Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

11:20-11:25-Tax Sale

12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch

1:30-2:00-Will Wallis-Resolution Adoption

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

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon Cutting For Accent Dental May 13, Today at 5:15 p.m.

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Reminder:
The Chamber of Commerce invites the Fort Scott Community to attend the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
Accent Dental, LLC
TODAY, May 13th at 5:15 p.m., with remarks and ribbon cutting
at 5:30 p.m.
Please join
Accent Dental, LLC
and the
Chamber of Commerce
TODAY, May 13th, 2019
for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
at 204 State St. in Fort Scott
Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for a professional teeth whitenening!
Accent Dental has managed Dr. Brown’s practice in Fort Scott for the last 15 years and is dedicated to continue excellence in dental care for the area.
Dr. Daniel Minnis, Accent Dental Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has excelled in private practice, for the last 30 years, in Pittsburg, Kansas and graduated with honors from the University of Missouri, School of Dentistry in 1988. Dr. Minnis also serves as Chairman of the board and Chief Dental Advisor for the Community Health Centers of SEK.
To ensure continued highest quality care, the new location provides a state of the art dental facility equipped with 8 dental operatories to better serve the growing demands of the practice.

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