The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The contact number in (620) 223-2380.
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Obituary Of Nora Jean O’Dell
Nora Jean O’Dell, aged 94, wife of Merlin O’Dell, born March 27, 1924, the fifth of six children of Roy and Ruth McKinnis, of Uniontown, Kansas, died late Saturday morning, April 21, 2018.
She was lovingly lifted to the waiting arms of her Savior by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, neighbors, friends, church members, her pastor, the members of Mercy Hospice, and the dedicated and empathetic staff of Guest Home Estates.
The following were beneficiaries of her mothering: Jerry and Mike Smith formerly of Uniontown, Kansas, Regina and Tom Woodworth of Iola, Kansas, John and Roberta O’Dell of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Nick and Cathy O’Dell of Fort Scott, Kansas.
She was the last survivor of her six siblings and was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Ruth McKinnis, her husband, Merlin O’Dell, and a son, Mike Smith.
A service of celebration conducted by Pastor Marty DeWitt assisted by Hospice Chaplin Melissa George will be held at the Uniontown Baptist church at 2 o’clock on Sunday, April 29th.
In place of flowers, any memorials are suggested to Mercy Hospice and may be left in the care 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.
Come For An Interview Today Until 2 p.m.
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Job Fair is continuing until 2 p.m. today at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College.
Fifteen area employers will many jobs to fill are available to talk to possible employees. There are full and part-time positions available.
Salute To Combat Warriors Wednesday
E3 Foundation, founded by Adam and Jennifer LaRoche, is partnering with Combat Warriors Inc. to host a turkey hunt for military heroes.
The community is rallying behind the event to honor the combat veterans.
On Wednesday, April 25 at approximately 1:30 p.m. the veterans will land at Fort Scott Airport then head to the LaRoche Ranch.
Fort Scottians will be lining the route to show the vets honor for their service.
Beginning at 1 pm this Wednesday, the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall will distribute 500 American Flags to wave while these heroes pass by.
“The Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott High School, Winfield Scott Elementary, Eugene Ware Elementary, and St. Mary’s Catholic school are all coming out to wave, hold flags and signs to say ‘Thank you’ to the soldiers for there service and sacrifice,” Jennifer LaRoche said. “Businesses, along the convoy route, are allowing their employees to step out during the work day to show their support as well. The estimated convoy time is 1:30 pm but that could be sooner or later due to flight times so we will post on the E3 Foundation Facebook page the most current convoy departure time. So people need to be checking that throughout the morning and early afternoon.”
The route of the convoy of veterans:
These military service people will travel through Fort Scott following a route of east on Indian Road (AKA Lake Fort Scott Road), north on HWY. 69, then turn north onto National Avenue to Wall Street, and then Wall Street, east out of town.
The Mission Statement of the E3 Foundation:
The family of the E3 Foundation is committed to putting God’s love into action as we use our gifts to be good stewards, to serve, to help those in need and to ultimately introduce others to Christ.
Following is the post on the E3Foundation Facebook page:
Obituary of EARL V. “VIC” JADLOW, JR.
Vic Jadlow left Earth for his heavenly home on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
He was born in Nevada, MO, on October 30, 1940, to Earl and Marge Jadlow. He graduated high school in Ft. Scott, KS, with the class of 1958. He married Sally Margaret Freeman in June of 1962 in Ft. Scott.
Vic owned and operated Jadlow Dental Laboratory in Prairie Village, KS, for 47 years. His favorite pastimes included farming as well as acquiring and restoring antique tractors. He was active in many area tractor organizations including the Midwest Ford Fordson Collectors Association.
Survivors include Sally, his wife of nearly 56 years; and four children, Jennifer Karr, Trey Jadlow, Sara Nissen and husband Scott, and Joshua Jadlow. Grandchildren include Jordan Karr and wife MacKinzie, Brooke Karr, Gunnar Karr, Victor Jadlow IV, Louis Jadlow, Keilah Jadlow, Kristen Jadlow, Katarina Jadlow, Tony Jadlow, Kate Nissen, Sam Nissen, Abe Nissen, Caroline Nissen, and Clare Nissen. Also, surviving is one brother, Tom Jadlow and wife Mary Lynne of Salina, KS; and one sister, Karen Smith and husband Doug of Pleasanton, KS.
Services will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 137th, and Rosehill, Overland Park, KS, on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Visitation will be at 9:30 AM with services following at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Nevada, MO, following lunch at the church. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to either Colonial Presbyterian Church or Kansas City Hospice which may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 20-23
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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Kansas History Day: Fort Scott Middle School Takes First
Fort Scott Middle School students competed April 21 at Kansas History Day competition in Topeka.
The junior group performance titled: The Walker School Walkout of 1948-The Untold Story of Corinthian Nutter took first place.
This qualified the team of Trent Toth, Katelyn Dancer and Boden Kiwan for the national competition held in College Park, Maryland this June.
DCF: Child Welfare Improvements and Budget Needs
DCF Announces RFI, Discusses Child Welfare Improvements and Budget Needs
TOPEKA – Today, Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel announced a Request for Information (RFI) surrounding the child welfare contracts, which are set to expire June 30, 2019. The RFI is to gather valued input from interested parties, stakeholders, community and contracted partners, families, foster parents, staff and the general public.
The public will have two options to share their thoughts about the contracts. Individuals will have the option to submit suggestions online until 5 p.m., April 27, at www.childwelfarecontractfeedback.dcf.ks.gov. A public comment meeting is also planned, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at the DCF Administration Building, 555 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka. At the public meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to talk for two minutes each and share their input about general child welfare contract needs. No information regarding any specific child, case or judgment will be allowed in this Request for Information (RFI) process.
All feedback and information will be compiled, responded to and will be posted at a later date on the DCF website, without identifying information. This is the first RFI in regard to child welfare contracts in recent years, if ever.
“Since starting at the agency on Dec. 1, I have actively sought input from all interested parties and concerned citizens. I realize that I cannot strengthen and improve the child welfare system without first listening to those involved,” Secretary Meier-Hummel said. “This RFI process will allow us to listen and gather helpful suggestions to improve how we serve the children and families of Kansas.”
In addition to announcing the RFI, Secretary Meier-Hummel also announced a new effort to address social worker vacancies, DCF will create a new classification of staff—unlicensed child protection specialists. They will be required to have a four-year degree in a related field, such as psychology, sociology, etc., but they will not have to be licensed as social workers. They will, however, have to pass the same background checks and be required to complete the same training.
A Governor’s Budget Amendment will be introduced later this week to create a 5-percent pay differential for current staff performing child and adult protection service work. Additionally, the Governor’s Budget Amendment requests a three-year raise proposal for licensed protective service staff and supervisors.
“The agency is experiencing a critical shortage of social workers and has been actively working to address this issue for years, with little to no success. We are working to hire for competency and critical thinking, and this change is consistent with how this work is done across the country, according to national child welfare consultants,” Secretary Meier-Hummel said. “This is not my ideal situation, but the reality is the work we do is too important and we don’t have enough people doing this work and simply can’t recruit enough—we have tried.”
In January, Governor Jeff Colyer requested an additional $16.5 million to supplement DCF’s child welfare budget to address critical needs. An additional $24.3 million budget amendment is now being requested over the next three fiscal years, of which $5.4 million is for staff differential pay and raises over the next three years. The remainder pertains to proposed IT projects that are currently being considered by the State Office of Information Technology Services.
“I support Secretary Meier-Hummel as she works diligently to improve our child welfare system,” said Governor Colyer. “The changes she is making combined with this additional investment to bolster our child welfare staff will go a long way to help DCF accomplish its mission. These are our kids, we have to get this right because they deserve it. I am committed, as I know Secretary Meier-Hummel is, to improve the lives of Kansas children and families, and this will help us do just that.”
During today’s news conference, Secretary Meier-Hummel provided an update on the number children sleeping in offices, missing and runaway youth and current DCF efforts to end these practices. Additionally, she emphasized the need for additional resources to make necessary changes to the system.
“I want to thank and acknowledge all of our staff from every division. These public servants do fantastic work and make a difference in the lives of thousands of Kansas,” Secretary Meier-Hummel said. “As we wait for the legislature to weigh in on the budget enhancements and amendments, we will continue to move forward to improve the way we carry out child welfare services to the extent we can without additional resources. However, we believe these additional resources are critical to real reform.”
Scott Ranes Celebrates KDOT Service Anniversay
The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state years-of-service anniversaries in May. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.
Those celebrating 40 years:
- Larry Thompson, Director of Operations, Topeka
Those celebrating 30 years:
- Robyn Daniels, Engineering Technician Specialist, Independence
- Tammi Lower, Applications Developer III, Topeka
- Robert Schremmer, Equipment Operator, Russell
Those celebrating 20 years:
- Brad Almond, Engineering Technician Senior, Chanute
- David Choitz, Equipment Operator Senior, Ellsworth
- Robert Dressman, Security Analyst II, Topeka
- William Johnson, Engineering Technician Specialist, Salina
- John Maddox, Research Analyst V, Topeka
- Jennifer Meyer, Administrative Specialist, Topeka
- Scott Ranes, Equipment Operator Senior, Mapleton
- Robert Rickstrew, Equipment Operator Senior, Wamego
- Kelly Spiva, Engineering Technician Senior, Chanute
Those celebrating 10 years:
- Bruce Badders, Equipment Operator Trainee, Osawatomie
- Kathy Carrico, Senior Administrative Assistant, Severy
- Kent Davis, Welder, Hutchinson
- DaVonna Moore, Assistant Bureau Chief, Kansas City
- Zandra Myrick, Management Analyst II, Topeka
- Joel Ramsdell, Engineering Technician Senior, Carbondale
- Michael Thompson, Equipment Operator, McPherson
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 23
Bourbon County Commission Agenda April 24
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
2nd Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: April 24th, 2018
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris-Consideration of permit for access entrance culvert at 1282 135th Consideration of listing 1989 Ford Model 7600 Tractor to sale on Purple Wave
Executive Session-Justin Meeks-Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of a corporation
Solid Waste Plan
10:00-10:15-Wage Resolution
10:15-11:00-Bill Martin-Utility payments
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Contract with CrawKan
Update about ROZ program
NRP Review/Meeting updates/data
Executive Session-Attorney/Client relationship
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-Clint Anderson
2:00-2:15-Cathy Cooper-6th Judicial Districts grants
2:15-2:30-Deferred Comp. Resolution
2:30-Employee Handbook
3:00-Pre-Planning to discuss possible repurpose of old sheriff and correctional administration offices
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
City State Bank To Be Remodeled
City State Bank is remodeling its downtown branch at 202 Scott Ave.
“The building was built in 1957,” John Hill, bank president said.”We are sticking with mid-century design.”
The canopy over the drive-in window will be replaced and a new ATM island will be installed in the drive-through, Hill said.
“It will be wider for easier access for automobile traffic,” he said.
The remodel includes a new metal fascia system, new fabric awning, new wrap around awning, new stone entrance, new stone veneer and wall in the front of the building. Additionally, there will be a new sign.
Fifty-percent of drive-through transactions occur at the downtown branch, Hill said.
From 1957 to 2001, the downtown branch was the main facility.
Then a new facility was built at 1012 Hwy. 69, just south of Walmart.
“We’ve been here 18 years,” Hill said from his office at the Hwy. 69 address.
Work on the remodel will begin within 90 days and construction will take about 90 days.
“It should be completed by September 30,” he said.