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Update on 69 Hwy. Expansion
The U.S.Hwy 69 expansion in Bourbon County is nearing completion.
“The four lanes should be completed within the next two to three weeks,” Priscilla Peterson, Public Affairs Manager, Southeast Kansas Department of Transportation said. “Although both north- and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane to allow the contractor to finish work on the median and shoulders.”
It is projected that the four-lane section will be open to unrestricted traffic by mid to late June, she said.
“A ribbon cutting is in the works for late June, although we don’t yet have an exact date,” Peterson said.
Local KDOT Engineer Celebrates 40 Years
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries
The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state years-of-service anniversaries in June. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.
Those celebrating 40 years:
- Pamela Fleck, Engineering Technician Specialist, Topeka
- John Hrenak Jr., Professional Civil Engineer II, Fort Scott
- Raymond McIntosh, Engineering Technician, Pratt
- Randy West, District Engineer, Ellsworth
Those celebrating 30 years:
- Bret Calvin, Engineering Technician Specialist, Latham
- Ritchie Farrell, Engineering Technician Senior, Concordia
- Ronald Hornick, Engineering Technician Specialist, Lenexa
- Jean Istas, Construction Engineer, Aurora
Those celebrating 20 years:
- Gregory Delaney, Equipment Operator Senior, Coldwater
- Jason Flax, Network Service Technician III, Hill City
- Brian Holloway, Equipment Operator Senior, Osborne
- Sherri Perry, Legal Assistant, Meriden
- Amy Pope, Field Engineer, Olathe
Those celebrating 10 years:
- Aaron Burd, Engineering Technician Midpoint, Salina
- Colby Farlow, Bridge Team Leader, Lawrence
- Thomas Hussa, Road Squad Leader, Lawrence
- Mervin Lare, Stormwater Compliance Engineer, Lincolnville
- Emilie Metheny, Engineering Associate III, Topeka
- Levi Miller, Equipment Mechanic Senior, Harveyville
1516 E. Wall For Lease
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Kansas Water Authority RAC Membership Drive Drawing to a Close
Only Two Weeks Left to Apply to be a Vital Voice for Kansas Water Resources
The Kansas Water Office is currently accepting applications from those who would like to participate as a member of one of the 14 Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) which are established by the Kansas Water Authority (KWA). Interested individuals are encouraged to apply soon as the deadline is only two weeks away.
These committees play a key role in advising the KWA on implementation of each region’s water supply priorities as part of the Kansas Water Vision and the Kansas water planning process as a whole. They help identify and provide input on other emerging water resource related issues and concerns. The committee selection process will ensure all of the water users and interests within the region are represented.
Kansans can have a definite lasting impact on the future of water resources through RAC membership. Interested persons can apply at www.kwo.ks.gov. The application deadline is May 31, 2019.
Note to Editor: The Americans with Disabilities Act, (42 U.S.C. 12101) requires the Kansas Water Office to print the reasonable accommodations messages.
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As the state’s water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state.
The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation.
Seven Returning FSCC Basketball Players
With the 2018-19 school year and basketball season coming to an end, Fort Scott Community College Head Men’s basketball coach Michael Cook is excited about seven freshmen returning for their sophomore season. All seven of the freshman have started at least one or more times and will be a nice mix of talent and experience to go along with the incoming freshman.
The returners will be Kannon Jones, who started at point guard every game and was ranked second in the conference in assists, Craig Jordan who was named second team all-conference and second team all-region, Vinny Barron who missed the first part of the season with a broken finger will return at full strength after starting part-time the last part of the season, Evan Mitchell will be coming back after sitting out the second semester with a broken foot, Kevin Shead and Jesse Lawrence had a solid season after adjusting to the speed of the college game and made contributions toward the final push in conference. Also, coming back after redshirting this season is Dontrell Sanders, Sanders started every game for the Greyhounds the 17-18 season averaging 10 points and 8 rebounds.
“First let me say that I am excited about all seven of these young men returning to play basketball at FSCC, but more importantly they are all on track to graduate on time. Having this many returners will give us great leadership for the incoming freshman and also give us experience for a solid conference push towards the end of the year, FSCC Head Coach Michael Cook said.
Steinway “Thank You” Concert
There will be a free concert this Sunday for the community to celebrate the restoration of the Fort Scott High School Steinway piano.
The concert will be held Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the FSHS Auditorium, 1005 S. Main.
“This will feature the newly restored Steinway piano,” FSHS Music Instructor Meredith Reid said. “Performers will include students, alumni, and music teachers. The purpose of the concert is to recognize all of the generous donors who made this project possible.”
“We sent it off February 2018,” Ried said. “It was restored by Mike Dugan of Dugan’s Piano Service located in Nixa, MO.”
Pictures of the project from beginning to end will also be displayed.
The mystery of who donated the prized Steinway to the school has never been solved, Reid said.
Refreshments will be served following the concert.
To learn more about the restoration project:
Steinway Piano Restoration Project Has A Mystery
This will be Reid’s last school year at FSHS, she will be teaching next year in her hometown, Girard.
Chamber Coffee at Paws and Claws, Includes Ribbon Cutting
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Fort Scott Paws and Claws
New Location:
8 N. Judson St.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., with remarks and ribbon cutting immediately following
Visit Fort Scott Paws & Claws’
web page by clicking HERE.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
May 23 – Niece Products
May 30 – Good Ol’ Days Committee (at Skubitz Plaza)
June 6 – Lowell Milken Center (D-Day 75th Anniversary)
June 13 – Accent Dental
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 15
Want To Serve Your Community?
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
No Mercy: The First In The NPR Series On The Closing Of Fort Scott’s Hospital
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:
A Facebook page has been added by NPR because of the tremendous public response:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KHNewsNoMercy/?hc_location=ufi
Friday Night Free Concert: St. Martin’s Academy
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.”