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FS Library Board Member Sought
Please see the following Library Board opening:
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One opening (Must be a City resident) for the Fort Scott Library Board.
The function of the Fort Scott Library Board is to review requests in reference to the library. This Board meets monthly at 5:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.
If you have a desire to serve on this board and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. She will then submit your letter of interest for consideration to the City Commission. All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated. If you would like more information on this board, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected]. Please submit your letter of interest by October 30th, 2020.
Bourbon County Special Meeting Agenda For Oct. 21
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: October 21, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING. PUBLIC MAY VIEW MEETING ON YOUTUBE.
7:00AM EMS (Lynne Oharah, Jeff Fischer, Clifton Beth, Justin Meeks, Will Wallis, Shane
Walker, Dave Bruner, Kayla Stewart, other hospital personnel, Rebecca Johnston, Susan Bancroft)
Bourbon County Ballot For Nov. 3
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:
1st Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott
2nd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott
3rd Ward Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott
4th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott
5th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott
6th Ward Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott
7th 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. 21st
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 215th,
Fort Scott, KS 66701 |
Republican | |||
| Phillip G. Hoyt | 2422 242nd 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 260th
Garland, KS 66741 |
Republican | ||
| Franklin | Tony Bradbury | 631 Soldier Rd.
Bronson, KS 66716 |
Republican | ||
| Freedom | Janice Seested | 2330 215th 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 159th 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 105th 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 4th
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 10th Ave Topeka, KS 66612 |
Position 4 | |||
| David E. Bruns | Olathe | Position 6 | |||
| G. Gordon Atcheson | 301 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66612 |
Position 8 | |||
| Karen M. Arnold-Burger | 301 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66612 |
Position 9 | |||
| Kathryn Gardner | 301 SW 10th 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 190th St
Fort Scott, KS 66701 |
District 6, Division 3
|
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| 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? |
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Kendell Mason, County Clerk &
(SEAL) Bourbon County Election Officer
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 19
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Obituary of Clessa Hawkins

FSCC Nursing Program Seeks Community Input

About the Nursing Program
The Fort Scott Community College Nursing Department offers students an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing for students who have completed prerequisite courses and four semesters of nursing courses, according to information on the school’s webpage. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for state licensure as a registered nurse. Our program prepares students for beginning staff nursing positions and delivering nursing care to individuals and groups as members of a healthcare team to promote health and wellness.
FSCC’s Nursing Department participates in the Kansas Academic Progression Model, which allows LPNs who hold a Kansas license to continue their studies at FSCC to obtain an associate’s degree in nursing. FSCC nursing graduates can continue their studies at any of the state’s 12 colleges and universities to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
The FSCC nursing program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The nursing curriculum reflects the Kansas ADN Alignment project and is current with nursing theory and practice using Quality and Safety for Nursing Education (QSEN) as its framework.
Educational facilities include four lecture classrooms, a skills lab, human simulation lab, computer lab, IV skills lab, conference/library, and audio/visual viewing room. Students may also take advantage of the student commons area for study and informal gatherings.
FSCC main campus resources are available for all students. Clinical settings include healthcare agencies in Fort Scott, Paola, Girard, Osawatomie, and Pittsburg in Kansas and Nevada in Missouri. Instruction at the Miami County Campus is provided through Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) with the instructor present at the Burke Street Campus. All campus nursing lab experiences are provided at the Burke Street Campus.
AD: Trevor Jacobs For Kansas House of Representative Dist. 4

Our nation and our state are at a crossroads for the future of our
Constitutional Republic. Every day our liberties and safety are being
threatened by the ideas and actions of the leftists.
I have been faithfully constant in standing and defending our God-given freedoms. I am not a politician but a man who believes in God, Family and Country. I am the only candidate in this race who is 100% pro-life and honestly believe in upholding the oath of office, defending the Constitution and Bill of Rights of the state of Kansas.
I’m the only one who will defend our 2nd Amendment rights. I wholeheartedly believe we must fully fund and support our police departments for our communities’ safety and protection.
I am the only person in this race who is not for bigger, more expensive government programs and promises. I’m the only one in
this race who believes that quality education, not costly education, should be a choice. I am also the only one who has the proven record on voting “no” against higher taxes. I am the only one in this race who truly believes in standing for Biblical traditional values that have made this nation and state so great.
I have the endorsements of Kansans for Life, Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, an “A” rating with the NRA and the endorsement of the Kansas State Rifle Association. Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Agribusiness Council, Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, Kansas Cooperative Council, Americans for Prosperity, Kansas Association of Realtors, Kansas Automobile Dealers Association, Kansas Chamber, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).
As the proven Constitutional Conservative; I am for limited government, limited taxes, and for holding the government accountable to “We the People”. We must stand together to retain our liberties and our rights to self govern without the intrusion and overreach of the government.
“Let’s stand together for what is right.”
Trevor Jacobs
District 4
Kansas State Representative
Paid for by Trevor Jacobs for Kansas House April Jacobs Treasurer
AD: Bill Meyer For KS Representative District 4

Bill Meyer for Kansas House of Representatives
District 4
If you want a Representative who stands for:
Maintaining full funding for our public schools;
Expanding Medicaid to cover 150,000 low-income Kansans while bringing $700 million per year into the Kansas economy;
Expanding broadband internet into our rural areas as the # 1 necessity for attracting new business and keeping the ones we have, enabling our farmers and ranchers to access current market conditions, providing opportunities for offsite virtual learning, and expanding telemedicine into medically underserved areas;
Respecting and listening to the opinions of others;
Vote for Bill Meyer on November 3
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 15-18
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The Fort Scott Talking Tigers Compete

Fall-O-Ween Fireworks

Community Christian Church’s usual Fall-O-Ween festivities will look a little different this year due to COVID-19. Presenting: Fall-O-Works! This will be a 15-20 minute firework show on Oct. 31 for the whole community to enjoy.
Community Christian will not have trunk-or-treat or serve any food, but anyone in the community is welcome to find a spot, your normal July 3rd spot will be perfect, and enjoy this show as one of your Halloween thrills.
The fireworks will begin around 7:45 and will be shot off from Ty Cullor Field on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.
