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Collins Begins Political Career
Ken Collins, 102 E. First St., Mulberry, is the newly elected Second District Kansas State House of Representative.
“The district covers most of Crawford County, except Pittsburg, and the eastern edges of Neosho and Allen Counties along with the western edge of Bourbon County including Bronson and Uniontown,” Collins said.
Collins has been transitioning from citizen to a representative since being elected in November.
Orientation began last Sunday with social events and meetings.
Election of House leadership positions took place this week, Collins said.
He will be in his Topeka apartment at the beginning of January, he said.
“But I plan to come back home most weekends. It is important to me to not lose touch with the people of the district,” he said.
Constituents may contact Collins at his cell phone number,620-240-0778 or personal email [email protected].
“I will also have an official email address that will be available on the Kansas.gov website,” Collins said.
“I hope to have regular updates and I plan to continue the Facebook page that I established during the campaign. It can be accessed on Facebook by searching for @kansasdistrict2.”
His priority is to see that US HWY 69 continues to be upgraded to four lanes all the way to the south of the Arma/Franklin bypass, he said.
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Bourbon County Commission Special Meeting Dec. 6
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: December 6, 2018, at 4 p.m.
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
Special meeting to discuss Ambulance Service, OMNI Contract, and Donation Agreement
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
Freezing Temps Did Not Deter Parade
Temperatures hovering at the freezing mark did not stop the Chamber of Commerce’s Fort Scott Christmas parade Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Following are some snapshots of the event.
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Moonlight and Mistletoe 2018
The Courtland Hotel, 112 E. First Street, is the host for the Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County’s annual fundraising event-Moonlight and Mistletoe.
The event, this Friday, December 7, is open to the public, and tickets are available at the Visitors Center or Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall.
The cost is $25 per person. Food and a cash bar is available.
“The Historic Courtland Hotel, located in downtown was gracious and opened the hotel to us,” Rhonda Dunn, chair of the HPA said. “Many people in town will not have seen inside the Courtland Hotel & Spa or in the rooms, because in general, we don’t use hotels in our own town. This is an opportunity to check out the hotel built in 1906.”
Weekly Chamber Coffee at Sunshine Boutique Dec. 6
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Free Regular Tours on “Dolly the Trolley” this Saturday!
Saturday, December 8th, marks the end of the regular Trolley Tour schedule in Fort Scott.
To celebrate, the Fort Scott Convention & Visitors Bureau offers free regular tours of Fort Scott on “Dolly the Trolley” this Saturday.
Tours will leave the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall every hour, on the hour, beginning at 10:00 am, with the final tour departing at 3:00 pm. Seats are first come, first served.
During the offseason, the Fort Scott CVB, with assistance from the Tourism Advisory Board and local volunteers, will reevaluate the tour, adding new stories and new routes.
The 2019 season for “Dolly the Trolley” begins on Saturday, March 9th.
Free tours do not include the “No Humbugs Allowed” Christmas Lights Tours. For more information call 620.670.2750.
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Animal Foster Program Is Established Locally
The Shirley Yeager Animal Friends Foundation, which owns and operates Lee’s Paws & Claws Animal Shelter, has established an animal foster program.
Fostering an animal consists of housing a cat or dog in a home until a permanent adoptive home is found. Unlike adopting, fostering is temporary, for anywhere from a week to a few months. The fostered pet must live indoors and be cared for properly.
Animals in foster homes benefit by being socialized and learning to interact better with people and other pets. Their human foster families are able to enjoy having a pet without the long-term obligation that comes with adoption.
Anyone interested in fostering a dog or cat should fill out and return the application form, then schedule an in-home inspection. The form can be found at LeesPawsAndClawsShelter.org/fostering.html. Anyone with questions may contact the shelter at 620-223-2888.
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McDONALD’S RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Re-Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at McDonald’s on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at 2224 S. Main Street in Fort Scott.
The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. with remarks and the ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 8:15 a.m. Chamber of Commerce members will be invited to stay for refreshments and two drawings following the ceremony.
Owners Mark and Mo McCoy are re-opening McDonald’s after major refurbishment. With this significant construction investment of the NEW McDonald’s of Fort Scott, the transformed restaurant will feature:
• A modernized dining room with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs
• An enhanced customer experience, with digital self-order kiosks that make ordering and paying for a meal easier. The kiosks will empower guests to browse the menu, find options and tailor their meal just the way they want
• A remodeled counter that allows for new table service, offering guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made
• Bright and easy to read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-thru
• New designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay
• Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases
For more information contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566.