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Uniontown City Council Agenda for Oct. 14, Unapproved Minutes of Sept. 9 Meeting

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2025 Financials-September

The monthly meeting of the Uniontown City Council is Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

ROLL CALL:  ___ Jess Ervin ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Savannah Pritchett

 ___ Bradley Stewart

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Sally Johnson – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
  2. September Treasurers Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class & October Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

 

 

 

Clerk Report:  Haley Arnold

 

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilwoman Pritchett –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

SEED Grant –

 

FEMA Flooding–

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

 

 

Unapproved minutes of the Sept. 9 meeting:

The Regular Council Meeting on September 9, 2025 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Savannah Pritchett, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Mike Ramsey, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Sally Johnson and City Clerk Haley Arnold.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Appointed Haley Arnold as city clerk and administered oath of office.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

Michael Ramsey thanked the City and Bobby Rich for preparing the City for Old Settlers. Then asked what they could do better for next year. He gave a history of his family in the Uniontown area and asked about engraving family names on limestone posts in the park. Discussion followed and they will revisit the issue in November.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Johnson presented the August 2025 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $245,981.25, Receipts $50,112.40, Transfers Out $14,524.00, Expenditures $29,453.83, Checking Account Closing Balance $252,115.82. Bank Statement Balance $254,515.61, including Checking Account Interest of $53.90, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $2,399.79, Reconciled Balance $252,115.82.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $38,470.63, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $23,159.28, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $45,384.38, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $359,130.11. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $478.07, and Utility CDs $1,859.61 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,337.68.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of August 2025, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  August Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,622.00, Capital Improvement-Streets from Gas Utility $6,250.00, Capital Improvement-Streets from General Fund $2,500.00, Utility Capital Improvement-Streets from Sewer Fund $750.00, and Capital Improvement-Streets from Water Fund $2,000.00, for Total Transfers of $14,524.00.  Net Income for the month of August $6,134.57, Year-to-Date Net Loss $11,747.92.  Budget vs Actual Gas Fund YTD Revenue $99,944.18 (74.2%), Expenditures $87,000.59 (57.0%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $23,558.28 (63.3%), Expenditures $36,409.11 (79.0%); Water Fund YTD Revenue $75,122.87 (60.7%), Expenditures $80,511.66 (50.5%); General Fund YTD Revenue $107,379.44 (71.7%), Expenditures $138,852.82 (65.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $5,979.53 (82.4%), Expenditures $3,708.70 (51.1%).  The September 2025 payables to date in the amount of $37,426.70 were presented.  The invoices from KMGA and Johnson Vaughn, PA have not been received by noon meeting day.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of August 12, 2025 2026 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting and August 14, 2025 Special Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Transaction Report, Profit & Loss by Class Report & Appropriations Report
  • Resolution 2025-0909-01 waiving the requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120a(a)

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported 406 Fulton had not removed or covered junk vehicle in yard. 405 Hill St not keeping yard mowed. We will mow and bill. 201 Fulton is in compliance. 101 Washington is in compliance. 401 Sherman weedeating, junk vehicles, and trash issues; letter will be sent. 202 4th St mowing and weedeating not done. After discussion, we will contract out and bill to owner. Also, it was discussed getting quotes from mowing contractors for services next year.

 

Superintendent Rich informed the council of a quote from Kelly Electric to install three 50amp, 240 volt outlets along the north side of park for $1,100.00.

 

Motion by Pritchett, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0 to accept quote from Kelly Electric.

 

Clerk Arnold requested to change office hours to 7:30AM-12:30PM, 1:00PM-5:00PM M-Th, 8:00AM-12:00PM F.

 

Motion by Stewart, Second by Ervin, Approved 3-0 to change office hours as presented, effective September 10, 2025.

 

Received dog complaint. Letter was sent to dog owner and owner replied with own complaint. Clerk Arnold will send a letter to both parties asking each to keep their own dogs under their control with ordinance attached.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – absent

Councilwoman Pemberton – absent

Councilwoman Pritchett – nothing

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – praised the clean up after Old Settlers, thanked Bobby Rich for asphalt along new side walk, and discussed seeding where the concrete was removed.

 

OLD BUSINESS

SEED Grant – Treasurer Johnson has started close out paperwork for the project.

 

FEMA Flooding (DR4800) Project – Received periodic updates on progress through FEMA system.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Executive session not needed.

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Stewart, 

Approved 3-0, to adjourn at 8:12PM.

Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Foundation Benefit Auction is Oct. 18

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member

Fort Scott

Community College Foundation
The FSCC Foundation invites you their

Big Benefit Auction

Saturday, October 18th

5:30-9pm

@ Ellis Fine Arts Building

2108 Horton St. ( on FSCC campus)

Tickets: $50/each

Table of 8 seating available for $400

includes meal (beef tips or chicken) and Open Bar

Click HERE to order tickets!

Auction Highlighted Items!

Autographed & Framed

Bobby Witt Jr Royals Jersey

Autographed & Framed

Salvador Perez Royals Jersey

Autographed & Framed

Danny Manning Retro KU Jersey

Custom Firepits

2 Hours Community Service by

FSCC Baseball Team

(52 students)

Kenny Felt Print and Photo Session Package

Women’s Package including Coach Handbag and Kate Spade Handbag

Kendra Scott Jewelry

Fort Scott Dragoons Custom Package

including season tickets, apparel, and experience

Arrowhead Private Guided Tour for 4

Beef & Pork Package

Laptop Computers

….AND so much more!!

The FSCC Foundation would like to offer a special

thank you to the following event sponsors
Commerce Bank Lyons Reality Group
Sate Farm

Kale Nelson

 Big Sugar Lumber
Union State Bank Fort Scott Dragoons
Smith Cattle SEK Financial

Bob Campbell
Citizens Bank THANK YOU SPONSORS! Atkins Insurance Agency
Cheney Witt

Funeral Chapel

 Freedom Fitness
Labconco Doug & Patti Ropp
Diehl, Banward, Bolton CPA Wise Accounting

Click HERE for

FSCC Foundation website!

Click HERE for FSCC Foundation Facebook Page!

A special thank you to our

2025 Chamber Champion members!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Youth

Halloween Parade is October 25

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the

Downtown

“Trick-or-Treat”

Halloween Parade

& Festivities!
Sponsors needed!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us!

Email [email protected] or call the Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices,

or bottled water.
Schedule of events:

Saturday, October 25, 2024

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Community Empowerment Club and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations, are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy, so we

can plan accordingly!

Click HEREto visit the FS Downtown “Trick-or-Treat” Halloween Parade

Facebook Event Page!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Government, Kansas

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on a dog in Franklin County last week.

ALHT is an exotic, invasive tick species that was first identified in the United States in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread westward across the U.S. and, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has now been documented in 21 states, with Kansas being the most recent (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/asian-longhorned/asian-longhorned-tick-what-you-need-know).

“We have been monitoring the spread of the Asian longhorned tick, especially since it was confirmed in neighboring states,” Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Justin Smith said. “Now that it has been identified in Kansas, we have been in contact with accredited veterinarians across the state to remind them to be alert for this tick and to ensure they understand the risks.”

This prolific tick, which can reproduce without the need for a male tick, has both human and animal health implications. In 2019, an ALHT in Virginia was found to be infected with Bourbon virus, while Connecticut recently identified an ALHT infected with ehrlichiosis, both of which are tick-borne diseases that occur in Kansas but are currently transmitted by the Lone Star tick.

“We’re still learning about this tick and the ecologic role that it currently plays and may play in the future in terms of disease transmission to humans.” Dr. Erin Petro, KDHE State Public Health Veterinarian, said. “While the human health implications are uncertain, this tick has serious implications for animal health.”

The ALHT can cause extreme infestations on affected animals, sometimes leading to severe anemia or even exsanguination. Beyond the physical threat, the ALHT also transmits the cattle parasite Theileria orientalis Ikeda strain, which causes bovine theileriosis.

In 2024, KDHE piloted a program to create a passive tick surveillance network of veterinary clinics throughout the state. Through this program, participating clinics submit tick samples from animals in their care to KDHE for identification. This program has been successful in providing information on where various ticks are found across the state and has been especially useful in under-surveyed areas. One of these partners submitted a routine sample which was later identified as ALHT by KDHE and confirmed by the USDA. In both humans and animals, tick bite prevention is key.

To reduce the risk of disease, follow these precautions:

  • Be aware of where ticks are found and using preventive measures when in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas.
  • Dress preventively by wearing long pants tucked into socks and shirt tucked into pants.
  • Treat clothing and gear with permethrin.
  • Use an EPA-approved repellent such as DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) when enjoying the outdoors or being in a tick habitat.
  • After coming indoors, perform a thorough tick check, being sure to focus on the waistband, under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, back of knees, and in and around the hair.
  • Check pets for ticks, especially around the tail, between the back legs, under the front legs, between the toes, in and around the ears, around the eyes, and under the collar.
  • Shower soon after being in a tick habitat or engaging in outdoor activities. This will help remove any unattached ticks and identify any attached ticks.
  • To remove attached ticks, use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick near the skin, and apply gentle traction strait outwards until the tick is removed.
  • Help prevent tick-borne diseases and tick infestations on pets by consulting with your veterinarian on use of a veterinary-approved flea and tick preventative.
  • More information on tick bite prevention and controlling ticks in your environment can be found at Preventing Tick Bites | Ticks | CDC.

For more information on the Asian longhorned tick including where it has been found in the US, visit the USDA Longhorned Tick Story Map at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/asian-longhorned/asian-longhorned-tick-what-you-need-know. To find more information on other ticks, their geographic distributions, and the diseases they transmit in Kansas, visit KDHE’s Tickborne Disease Data Stories at https://maps.kdhe.state.ks.us/kstbdhome/.

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Obituary

Obituary of Nancy Ann Ellifrits

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Nancy Ann Ellifrits, age 65, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home. She was born October 9, 1959, in Gardner, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon Charles Fortner and Anna Mae Deilman Fortner. Nancy had worked at area nursing homes as a nurse’s aide for thirty years. In earlier years, Nancy enjoyed taking walks around her neighborhood. Since her health failed, she spent quiet times at home doing diamond art pictures and playing computer games. She will be lovingly missed by her family, which she loved dearly.

Survivors include her children, David Kerr (Melody) of Beagle, Kansas, January Parker (Chris), Jeremy Kerr and Zelta Kerr all of Ft. Scott and Dorothy Miller (Travis) of Salina, Kansas; sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren with two more great-grandchildren on the way. Also surviving is a sister, Dorthy Bartlett (Mark) of Harrisonville, Missouri. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, a great-grandson, four brothers and two sisters.

There was cremation and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Area News

Feedlot and Dairy Operations Incentives For Water Efficiency Available

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MANHATTAN, Kansas —The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation (KDA–DOC) is pleased to announce the availability of funds in the form of cost share assistance and incentive payments to assist commercial feedlots and dairy operations with livestock water efficiency technology. The Kansas Livestock Water Efficiency Project is part of the state’s ongoing effort to encourage water conservation and to seek solutions for water challenges in the state.

This initiative is designed to enhance and/or upgrade current large-scale livestock watering systems in commercial feedlots and dairies by providing cost share assistance for practices such as upgrading to high efficiency livestock waterers, water controls, and water recycling systems.

KDA–DOC will accept applications from October 15, 2025, to the close of business November 14, 2025. Equipment purchases and subscriptions made before application approval by KDA–DOC are not eligible for this initiative. Eligible applicants must hold a current livestock water right with the state of Kansas.

Funding is provided through appropriation from the State Water Plan Fund and the program is administered by KDA–DOC in consultation with the State Conservation Commission.

Applications for this livestock water efficiency cost share funding must be made through KDA–DOC. Find more information about the project including the application and more details about funding eligibility at www.agriculture.ks.gov/DOCLivestockWater or email Jake Dooling at [email protected].

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Obituary

Obituary of Esther Ruth Arnold

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Esther Ruth Arnold, 72, of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Fort Scott Freeman Hospital. She was born in Kirksville, Missouri on August 26, 1953, the daughter of Maynard Land and Ethel Elizabeth Grogan Osborn. She married Victor Arnold on June 21, 1986, in Kirksville, Missouri, he survives of the home.

She was an L.P.N. in Kirksville, Mo. She attended K.C.C.B.S. and taught there, as well. She graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University. In 1986 she moved to Fort Scott and taught at the Fort Scott Christian Heights School and substituted for U234. She is a member of the Parkway Church of God.

In addition to her husband, Victor, she is survived by a son, Alex Arnold of Fort Scott, a daughter Kaitlyn and Kyle Warren of Redfield, Kansas, a sister, Deborah Johnson of Lambertville, Michigan, 12 brothers & sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews, including Heidi Mykolajczyk and Katrina Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Esther Arnold will be 10:30am, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Parkway Church of God, with Pastor Nathan Bryant officiating. The Family will receive friends at 10:00 am Saturday at the Church prior to the funeral. Private burial will follow.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Scott Christian Heights School and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

Bourbon County, Food, Government

WIC Food Benefit Disruptions Are Possible Because of Federal Shut-Down

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The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department is located between 6th and Lowman Streets and 6th and Horton Streets. It is the location of the local WIC program in our community.

The U.S. Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding the government beginning on October 1, 2025.

WIC is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, and it is affected by the shutdown.  The local health agency is advising WIC users to stock up on food and other items to prepare for this lack of federal funding.

WIC is available for income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding moms, and children under five (up to their fifth birthday). Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under five can apply for support for the kids in their care.

The local WIC Clinic is part of the SEK Multi-County Health Department,  and is located at 6th and Lowman Streets in Fort Scott.

From a press release from the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department:

WIC may operate short-term in Kansas by using limited prior-year federal funding.

There is a risk that WIC benefits will be paused, reduced, or ceased.

WIC Food benefits are estimated to last until the end of October, but that can’t be assured.

Users are encouraged to buy shelf-ready healthy food and/or items the family uses at this time, balancing food safety and storage areas available.

Local food banks, pantries, and non-profit groups may be of assistance if WIC benefits are temporarily disrupted.

WIC users are encouraged to continue using their benefits and attending appointments, but call 24 hours before, to verify the office is open, 620.223.4464.

If the WIC clinic closes due to lack of funding, contact the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment at 785-296-2683 for assistance.

The press release asks that users consider letting their elected U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt, and Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran know how important WIC is to their family and urge them to restore funding.

To reach elected representatives:

President Donald Trump has no phone number to leave comments on; however, the address is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.

Schmidt can be reached at 202.225.6601 or 1223 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20515.

Marshal: 202.224.4774 or PO Box 1588, Great Bend, KS 67530

Moran: 620.232.2286 or PO Box 1372, Pittsburg, KS 66762

 

The maximum income to qualify for WIC:
Household Size Annual Monthly
Family of 2 $39,128 $3,261
Family of 3 $49,303 $4,109
Family of 4 $59,478 $4,957
Family of 5 $69,653 $5,805

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May 5, 2025

WIC Eligibility Requirements – USDA Food and Nutrition Service

 

USDA Food and Nutrition Service (.gov)
https://www.fns.usda.gov › wic › applicant-participant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government, Kansas

Voices of Prevention: Sharing Stories; Creating Impact

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has partnered with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) to host the eighth annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference on October 16-17, 2025, with a pre-conference session on October 15. This year’s conference, “Voices of Prevention: Sharing Stories; Creating Impact,” welcomes five outstanding keynote speakers and breakout session speakers from across the nation.

The KPC Conference will provide attendees with educational opportunities to increase awareness of emerging trends in prevention, build skills and knowledge to prevent suicide, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse, and advocate for best practices. Participants will also learn ways to connect and network with their community and advocate for best practices in prevention.

“Each year, the Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference reminds us that prevention is not a single action—it’s a movement built through connection and shared purpose,” KDADS Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program Manager Stephanie Rhinehart said. “As we continue expanding prevention efforts statewide, this year’s theme underscores the power of personal stories to drive change and the importance of lifting new voices that move Kansas toward stronger, healthier communities.”

The conference will kick off on October 16 with four keynote addresses. Monica Forrest, Monica Kurz, Dave Sotelo, and Kimberly Freese will bring this year’s theme to life through the powerful stories of four leaders working to create change in their communities. Each speaker will share personal and professional experiences that highlight resilience, innovation, and the power of connection. Their voices reflect the strength of our collective mission to prevent substance use and misuse, promote mental wellness, and build healthier communities across Kansas.

Justin Maffett, corporate lawyer, advocate, and multimedia storyteller, will close the conference on October 17 with a keynote presentation, “Still Here: Resilience and Building Back Better.” This closing session invites attendees to consider how we build back better – individually, in community, and within systems of care – and what it truly means to say, “I’m still here.”

KDADS’ Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Commission and the KPC are excited to provide this learning opportunity to communities across Kansas. To learn more about the conference, view the schedule, and read more about the keynote speakers, visit kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/conference.

KPC is a group of five partner organizations funded by KDADS working to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. This conference is part of KPC’s strategy to ensure that Kansans get the tools they need to prevent underage drinking, substance misuse, problem gambling, and suicide. Partner organizations are KDADS, the Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute, DCCCA, the Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush, and the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas.

These five partner organizations, along with these four gold conference sponsors, make this year’s event possible: BeePurple, HeadQuarters Kansas, Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition, and TFI Family Services.

About the Kansas Prevention Collaborative: The Kansas Prevention Collaborative was created in 2015 to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. A partnership of several different state, educational, and provider agencies, the KPC’s goal is to expand prevention efforts to include mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and problem gambling education and awareness, as well as increase the availability of resources to adequately fund local-level prevention and promotion strategic plans. For interviews, media inquiries, or more information, please contact the Kansas Prevention Collaborative at [email protected].

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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Meet and Greet is Oct. 17

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Greetings from the Chamber!

We invite you to our next Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet to be held FRIDAY, October 17th from 8:30 to 9:30am in the back room of Common Ground Coffee Co., where owners Wayne & Stacy Racy, are excited to host!

Please note that the Quarterly Meet & Greets are normally held the first Tuesday of each quarter, but we are trying a Friday this quarter to accommodate business owners not able to join us on Tuesdays.

We hope to see you there where we will go over details for upcoming Downtown events and other information related to our Downtown Historic District!

Saturday, 10/25 – Downtown Halloween Parade, activities 10am, actual parade 11am
>>> The City is hosting Almost Kiss for a concert at Gathering Square the night of 10/25 from 9-10:30pm, weather permitting, if not then Memorial Hall, costumes encouraged, bring your own chair.
Thursday, 11/6 – Holiday Open House Shopping Main Event, 5-8pm (open house continues Fri/Sat)
Saturday, 11/29 – Small Business Saturday
Thursday, 12/4 – Christmas Parade, 6pm
Thursday, 12/4 to Sunday 12/7 – Christmas on the Bricks, stores open late until at least 8pm (Candlelight Tours of the Fort Fri/Sat nights)
The Glide Synthetic Ice Skating Rink will be open at Gathering Square from Friday 12/5 thru at least the first weekend of January.

Let me know if you have anything particular you would like included on the agenda!

There will be coffee, water, and light refreshments available for the meeting, but feel free to arrive early or call in ahead to order anything you would like to support Common Ground at 620-223-2499.

Thank you!

Lindsay Madison
President & CEO

Leslie Godden
Events & Communications Coordinator

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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