K-State Extension

Get Prepared in Case of an Emergency

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Tara Soloman-Smith, Family and Wellness Agent, Sunflower District of Kansas State University’s Extension Office. Submitted photo.

Get Prepared in Case of an Emergency

 

Emergency preparedness can seem intimidating, and costly, but by taking just three preparedness actions, all Americans can help build their confidence in knowing what to do when disaster strikes and understand that those preparedness actions will make a difference in their recovery from a disaster or emergency. The National Preparedness Month toolkit provides simple, low and no cost preparedness actions you can take today to be prepared!

 

  • Get informed about what kind of disasters and emergencies occur where you live.
  • Sign up for emergency alerts in your area to receive life-saving information.
  • Download the FEMA App to receive weather alerts, safety tips and reminders.
  • Create an emergency communication plan using FEMA’s free template to record important contact and medical information about your family, which you can share with others. Here are some tips to use when developing your plan:
    • Plan and practice an evacuation route with your family.
    • Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to be the “family contact” in case your family is separated during a flood or other wide-spread event. Make sure everyone in your family knows the name, address, and phone number of this contact person.
    • Plan how you will communicate if you have a communications need.
    • Plan for food, water, and essentials for you and pets or service animals.
    • Plan for your transportation if you need help evacuating.
    • Include items that meet your individual needs, such as medicines, medical supplies, batteries and chargers, in your emergency supply kit.
    • Plan how you will have your assistive devices with you during an evacuation.
    • Make copies of your home and medical insurance cards.
  • Build your emergency supply kit over time. Start with items you may already have in your home, then when you go to the grocery store, pick up an extra item each time that you use regularly, especially if it’s on sale!
  • Talk with members of your household about where you will go if told to evacuate.
  • Store important documents and items like passports, birth certificates, maps, and electronics in a flood-safe place like a high shelf or upper floor in resealable water-tight plastic bags. Store important documents like insurance policies digitally.
  • Check online for free or discounted First Aid and CPR courses offered near you.
  • Visit www.floodsmart.gov to know your area’s level of flood risk.
  • Download free preparedness resources.

 

For more information contact Tara Solomon-Smith, [email protected], or call 620-244-3826.

 

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Bourbon County

Bo Co Coalition Minutes of Oct 2

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

October 2, 2024

 

 

  1. Welcome:  Twenty-four members representing nineteen agencies attended the meeting held at the Keyhole.  Billie Jo announced the following items from the Board:
  • The swim pass program had allowed 42 families, 128 children, and 170 total people to use the Aquatic Center this year.
  • To date for 2024, the Coalition Board has assisted 31 families including 80 children with rent and utility assistance in the amount of $6,862.
  • Janelle Tate has been added to the Coalition Board to complete Elizabeth Schafer’s term.
  • Travis Wilcoxen and Nick Johnson will be the Bourbon County Coalition Co-Chairmen beginning in October. Billie Jo will remain on the board for one more year to insure a smooth transition.
  • Billie Jo also shared a recent newspaper article and congratulated The Beacon for being in operation in Bourbon County for forty years.

 

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Kathy Romero introduced Lauren Klinksick the new account executive for Angels Care Home Health.
  • Cherie Walrod, KState Extension: They will be starting a support group for parents of special needs children with a “Meet and Greet” on September 13; all the information is in the attached flyer.
  • David Gillen, The Beacon: David reviewed all the services the Beacon provides and reminded members that the Beacon is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p..m.  In August they served 329 families and 826 total people.  Requalification will be held in October.  David noted that due to increase in costs, they need about $9000 more this year to provide the same amount of assistance as in 2023.
  • April Jackson, Thrive Allen County, SEK Recovery Resources: Their federal grant ended last month but they are continuing their programs; to date, 38 have been served through the Recovery House.  Their most recent project has been to build a drug endangered children alliance; they do whatever they can to help with substance abuse disorder.
  • Christine Abbott, SEK Kansasworks: For now, Christine will be in Fort Scott on Mondays and Wednesdays at the HBCAT building.  The KEYS (Kansasworks Empowering Youth Success) Summit will be October 10.  The Pittsburg office is now located at 1005 East Jefferson.
  • Megan Rogers, Safehouse: Megan reminded members that they can provide emergency shelter and help with about anything to allow a person to live a life free of abuse.
  • Theresa Amershek, Safehouse: She handles the referrals from the court system; at present she is overwhelmed with people from Bourbon County.  There is a small fee for her services; her goal is to make children safe during supervised visits.
  • LeaKay Karleskint, KState Snap educator: Her only class right now – Create Better Health – started in Fulton on September 3:  She is looking for new partners to provide space for her classes for the coming year.
  • Shanna Willey, Community Health Worker CHC: Shanna can assist people with any resource applications.
  • Angela Handly, Compassionate Ministries/Salvation Army: Box fans are available for those who need them.  She can be contacted at 620-223-2212; her office is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
  • Shanda Stewart, Community Resource Director, Kansas Renewal Institute: They presently have 40 children in residence; they can house 50.  They are currently hiring behavior therapists, nurses, and several other positions.  Shanda expressed thanks to Buck Run for providing school supplies and USD 234 employees who make sure school goes on for those clients.
  • Lisa Robertson, HBCAT: Her employer has changed but she continues to help individuals that are insecure.
  • Ashely Reeder, SEK Mental Health: Currently they provide school therapists in each school in USD 234 and USD 235.
  • Michelle Stephenson, FSPSC: Michelle works with parents who have children prenatal through age 6 to assist the parent in preparing children for preschool or Kindergarten; she has a few slots available.
  • Rachel Carpenter, HBCAT: The “Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship” event will be held on September 28; flyer with all the information is attached.
  • Deena Betts, CORE Community: Core graduated twelve from their first class; the second class will be starting on September 10.  Their first annual fall festival will be held on October 19 at the Shead Farm; information for the event can be found on the CORE Facebook page or the attached flyer

 

  1. Program:  Judy Hood, along with her jobs as wife, mother, grandmother, juvenile intake officer and part of the county attorney’s office, has been a Keyhole board member since 2018.   The Keyhole is now open from 3-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for middle and high school students.  Keyhole provides games, electronics, and snacks; many who come to Keyhole have their evening meal while there.  The space is available for use; the Keyhole board wants to figure out how to make Keyhole more of a benefit for our community.  The Keyhole is funded by the Key Charitable Trust and donations.

 

  1. Open Forum:  Nothing further came before the membership.

 

 

  1. Adjournment:  The next General Membership meeting will be October 2, 2024. 

The October program will be presented by Dustin Emmett, Retain Outreach Coordinator for SEKANSASWORKS.

 

 

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Special Meeting, Oct. 10

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30 am in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Agriculture Building to conduct business needing to be addressed prior to the regular board meeting.

 Submitted by

Juley McDaniel

Director of Human Resources

Fort Scott Community College

2108 S. Horton

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott Oct. 4 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 4th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Downtown Meet & Greet. Tuesday, October 8th, 8:30-9:30 am

at the Courtland Hotel & Spa.

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation

Grant Application Period

August 1st – 31st, click here!

10/4 ~ FSHS Homecoming Gameday at Frary Field. The FS Tigers take on the Labette County Grizzlies. Kick off at 7 pm. If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/4-6 ~ FSHS Class of ’94 Celebrating their 30th Reunion!

10/3-5 ~ Gordon Parks 21st Annual Celebration

Click here for a detailed flyer of events.

10/4-6 The 68th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta – at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Click here for printable copy of the schedule of events.

10/4 ~ “Celebration Dance Party” Full Flava Kings. Brought to you by the 21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration. Come dance the night away with one of the region’s best party bands.

10/4 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park Feat. Linda Simons & Friends Band at the Pavilion in Downtown Fort Scott. 7pm

10/5 ~ American Legion Riders Angel Tree Ride

10 am – 4 pm

10am | Meet at 5 Corners 1122 S Clark st.

11am | Kick stands up to ride

10/5 ~ Chalk Pastel Classes with Kadra Nevitt -Sunset in the Heartland at The Artificers, 8 N. National – 10am or 1pm hour classes.

10/5 ~ Farmers Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion. 8am – 12pm

10/5 ~ FSCC Alumni Rodeo, 1pm Slack & 7:30pm Perf. Event is located at FSCC Arnold Arena 2108 Horton St.

10/5 ~ Tri-Valley Fall Plant Sale, 9am – 12pm at the Tri-Valley Greenhouse 4305 Campbell Dr.

10/5 ~ Curtis Platt Memorial Golf Tournament 9am – 1pm at the Woodland Hills Golf Course

10/5 ~ Comedian Jeff Leeson ~The Unscripted Tour at Memorial Hall 1 E 3rd St. from 7pm-10pm.

Tickets available at Bourbon County Cars, 1810 S. Main St.

10/5 ~ First Saturday Story Time at Hedgehog.INK Book Store. 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Located at 16 S Main St. in Downtown Fort Scott.

10/6 ~ 1st Annual Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church 308 S. Crawford St.

2pm

10/6-11 ~ Fort Scott Broadcasting’s KMDO 1600 AM turns 70 years old! Tune in from 6am – 6pm all week to hear special decade music, interviews with special guests, commercials, and FUN!

10/9 ~ Puzzle, Pizza, & Pub Challenge – Fundraiser for The Skating Rink. 6pm – 9pm at Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Register your team of 4 by calling 620-223-3566.

10/9 ~ The Kansas Small Business Development Center will be in Fort Scott offices every Wednesday from 9 am – 4 pm.

at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

10/9 ~ Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.INK! Book Store.

Every Wednesday, 1:30-3pm, 16 S. Main St.

10/10 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Southwind Extension District – 8 am at 210 S National Ave.

10/10 La Catrina Clay Mask Class with The Artificers. 6-8pm

Sign up by emailing [email protected]

10/11 ~ Lillian Rose Foundation 4-person Golf Scramble 10am – 3pm

Click here to sign up your team!

10/11-12 ~ Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott (50min tour) 10am – 12pm

10/12-13 ~ EKTEC Rodeo Finals at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Hunington Ave.

Entered by 10:30am – Starts 11am.

Click here for their Facebook Page.

10/12 ~ Kid’s Creepy Clay Mask Class at The Artificers. 2 Classes – 10am or 1pm!

Email [email protected] to sign up

10/12 ~ 7th Annual Royal Tea & Friends Party hosted by FSHS Thespians. 10am – noon in the FSHS Commons & Courtyard – 1005 S Main St.

Click here to purchase tickets online or purchase at the door.

10/12 ~ Barry Wheeler Clay Shoot Cancer Benefit

10am – 12pm

624 170th St. Fort Scott, KS

Click here to RSVP by 10/5 on their FB event page or call/text 620-215-5868

10/12 ~ Tucker Family Band at 7pm. Located at the River Room Event Center. Free Admission

SAVE THE DATE:

10/14-15 ~ American Red Cross Blood Drive at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.

Oct. 14, 1:30-6:30pm

Oct. 15, 9am – 1pm

Donors may click here to register.

10/17 ~ BINGO hosted by the American Legion located at Memorial Hall 1 E 3rd St.

Held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.

Doors open at 6pm BINGO starts at 7pm

10/18 ~ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E Wall St.

Boutique Birthday Bash

10am – 6pm

10/18-19 ~ Kansas Rocks Park Creepy Crawl

Gates open:

Friday, October 18 at noon

Saturday, October 19 at 8am

Click here for more details on their website.

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Uniontown Old Settler’s Picnic in Uniontown

Labor Day Weekend

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Fort Scott, Schools

Bus Incident Explained by School Superintendent

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PRESS RELEASE submitted by Destry Brown, Superintendent of USD 234 School District.

Yesterday, October 3rd, as our 8th grade students were returning from Kansas City from a field trip, one of our buses had an inside dual tire blow out just south of Louisburg, KS on US 69 Highway.
After consulting with district staff, the decision was made to continue to drive the bus toward home at a reduced speed.

As the bus approached the exit at Prescott, KS, the driver of a school van that was following the bus noticed smoke coming from the tire. The driver of the van drove up to the bus and signaled for them pull over.

The students on the bus were evacuated with the assistance of the teachers. After evacuating the bus, students hurried down the highway ramp and headed to the convenience store located at the
Prescott, KS exit.

After the students had cleared, the driver attempted to put the fire that had developed around the tire area out using the fire extinguisher on the bus. This proved to be unsuccessful. The fire
began spread to the inside of the bus and eventually engulfed the entire bus.
The students were near the convenience store when the fire began to spread inside the bus. The bus was a total loss.

Students entered the convenience store and were provided drinks by the store clerk.
The Linn County Fire Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and Linn County EMS responded to the scene and one student was treated and released at the scene for minor smoke inhalation.

Another bus from Fort Scott arrived at the convenience store around 3:45 p.m. and loaded the 32 students and staff for the return trip home.
All students arrived at Fort Scott Middle School and
were picked up by their parents and went home by 5:00 p.m.

The district will begin an internal investigation of the incident next week and will determine what policies and procedures need to be in place in the future, so another incident of this type does not happen again. A full report of the investigation will be provided to the board of education at the conclusion of the investigation.

We are proud of our students and staff who responded calmly and quickly during this event. We are thankful that our students and staff were returned home safely.
  The safety of our students is our top priority, and the district is committed to doing whatever is necessary to ensure our
students are safe while attending school as well as events that occur outside of school.
Obituary

Obituary of Billy J. Graham

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Billy J. Graham, age 92, a lifelong resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.  He was born November 8, 1931, in Ft. Scott, the son of Louis Graham and Helen Briggs Graham.  Billy graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1950.  He married Shirley Nutter on July 3, 1954.  The couple honeymooned in Chicago and since Billy was an avid baseball fan, part of their trip was spent at a ball game.  Throughout his life Billy was well known in his community.  He worked at Master Printers, Mid-America Business Forms and Mayco Ace Hardware.  He also managed the Fox Theater and the Mo-Kan Drive-In.  Billy enjoyed baseball, basketball, and football.  He faithfully supported the St. Louis Cardinals, KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.  Billy will also be remembered for his bowling skills where he rolled several perfect games.  During the 1960’s and 70’s he worked as a scout for the Ft. Scott Community College Greyhound Basketball Team. Later in life, he enjoyed eating ice cream, listening to baseball on the radio and working puzzles on his computer.  He was also frequently seen, on his scooter, “walking” his dog Suzie.

 

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, a son John Graham (Carol) of Parker, Colorado and a daughter, Grace Sweat (Bill) of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Robert Nolan (Alisa), Kim Nolan, Christopher Graham (Heather) and Timothy Graham (Ruth) and two great-granddaughters, Ashton and Adelynn Nolan as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Billy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Harold Graham and a son, David Graham.

 

There was cremation.  A celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in 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.

 

Obituary

Obituary of Gerald Mildfelt

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Gerald L. “Jerry” Mildfelt, age 92, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born December 13, 1931, in Perry, Oklahoma, the son of Joe Mildfelt and Catherine Endres Mildfelt.

Jerry faithfully served his country with the United States Army from 1952-1954.  He later went on to graduate from Ottawa University with a degree in finance.  Jerry married Sue Karleskint on August 23, 1968, in Ft. Scott.

Throughout his life, he worked at several banks, FDIC and RTC as an investigator.

Following retirement, Jerry enjoyed fishing and gardening.  One year, he raised over two hundred tomato plants.

He was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; four sons, Tom Mildfelt (Sandy) of Parsons, Kansas, Mike Mildfelt (Debi) of Winfield, Kansas, Dan Mildfelt (Lisa) of Chanute, Kansas, and Todd Mildfelt, (Kelli) of Baldwin, Kansas, and a daughter, LeAnne Wiles (Kevin) of Parsons, Kansas.  Also surviving are ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene and Tom Mildfelt, and two sisters, Nellie Mitchum and Ruth Steichen.

 

Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 8th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Kennedy Gym).

The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 A.M. prior to the Mass.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building Fund and may be left in 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.

Bourbon County, Government

The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Oct. 7

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R&B 9.27.24

Accounts Payable 10-4-2024

Payroll 10-4-2024

Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

October 7, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 9/30/2024 and 10/4/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $289,779.42
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $558,232.10
  1. Department Updates
    1. Public Works
    2. County Clerk
  2. Commission Comments
  3. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Bourbon County, Government, Health Care

Harris Will Lead Action Team to Move Forward With Freeman Health System

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The empty emergency department at the former Mercy Hospital.
At a special Bourbon County Commission this morning the Commissioners decided that Commission Chairman Jim Harris will form an action team to expedite Freeman Health System’s intentions to open an Emergency Department and 10 bed-hospital at the former Mercy Hospital building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
“It’s time to get this accomplished,” Harris said in an interview. “I want to thank Commissioner Clifton Beth for his help on this the last few years.”
Jim Harris, 2nd District Bourbon County Commissioner, and current chair.
Beth had been the commissioner who had been working on the healthcare issues as a leadman,  “but he is stepping out for some personal reasons,” Harris said. “I am retired and with an action team to assist, we will take this to the finish line.”
On this newly formed healthcare action team are Harris, Dr. Randy Nichols, T.J. Denning (K.R.I. Chief Operating Officer),  Fort Scott Mayor Terry Dancer, Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin, Fort Scott City Attorney Bob Farmer, and Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks.
“On Monday at 2 p.m. all the team members are going to meet at Freeman (Health Care System) in Joplin (MO),” he said.
“On Tuesday we will meet with the people who have the Fort Scott Emergency Room equipment, either Mercy or Via Christi. It was removed and stored in Pittsburg and Mercy has agreed to give it back. Our job is to bring it back.”
“We will then get technicians to see what is working and what is not,” he said. “Once we know it’s working we will probably have a Memorandum of Understanding  to give to Freeman.”
“Kansas Renewal Institute can then move forward with their planning, final inspection and then we will have a green light to open the ER and small hospital, which is vital to K.R.I. and the people of Bourbon County,” he said.
“I want to thank Commissioner Beth for his work on this and thank Freeman Health System, this is a God-send and a blessing to Bourbon County,” Harris said. “And I want to thank Mercy for their help and assistance with the equipment.”
Area News, Church news, Entertainment, Youth

Fall Family Fun Activities Starting Oct. 5 at Rinehart Christian Church

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The Lion of Judah is depicted in the years Rinehart Christian Church corn maize, taken from the church’s Facebook page.
Rinehart Christian Church Annual Corn Maze is part of a FREE fall festival event for the public.
The surrounding community is invited to come out for an afternoon of fall fun and fellowship on three Saturdays: October 5, October 12 and October 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the church located at 9443 S. 900 Rd. Richards, MO 64778, about 14 miles from Fort Scott.
Family activities include a petting zoo on October 5, horse rides on October 12, and hatchet throwing on October 19.
Besides the corn maze, activities include hay rides, corn pits, pumpkin painting, fire pits, lawn games, duck races, concessions, photo booths, cow train, grain wagon basketball hoops, and inflatables.

“The reason for the corn maze is to give area people a fun day for the family and to let them know Rinehart is a church that cares about them,” said Pastor Kevin Moyer.

“This is the 5th year for us to have the maze,” he said. ” It grows each year in numbers, and people come and stay for hours. It really is a family event, and people can’t get over the fact that it’s free. Even the lunch is free! It’s our gift to the community. Our people volunteer their time for three Saturdays in October.”

‘If you look at the maze from high above you’ll see the full design, the Lion of Judah,” he said.

The Lion of Judah is mentioned in the scripture Revelation 5:5.

Rinehart Christian Church’s mission is to love God, live like Jesus, and lift others up, he said.

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