Bourbon County, Government

Agenda For Special Bo Co Commission Meeting for May 2

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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

 

May 2, 2024 1:00 p.m.

 

A special meeting of the Bourbon County Commission will be held at the courthouse on May 2,         2024 at 1:00 pm.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(1)
  • 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.

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools

FS Christian Heights School Annual Fundraiser is May 4

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Fort Scott Christian Heights…

Fort Scott Christian Heights is hosting their Annual Country Store, 5K and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th.

5K – 7:30am registration, 8:00am Race and Fun Walk Begin.

For more information regarding the 5K call 620.215.4915

9:00am-4:00pm: Giant Indoor Garage Sale, Specialty Booths Bakery, Kettle Corn, Snow Cones, Full Concession Stand

4:00pm-6:00pm: Dinner featuring fried chicken, smoked pulled pork, sides, and homemade desserts.

Adults:$8, Kids:$5 (ages 5-12), Kids under 5 are free

6:00pm: Live benefit auction of merchandise and services donated by local businesses!

1101 South Barbee St.

For more information contact the school at 620.223.4330 or [email protected]
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Kansas

K.R.I. is Fully Staffed, Licensed and Ready for Patients

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401 Woodland Hills Blvd., the former Fort Scott Mercy Hospital, now is home to Kansas Renewal Institute, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, the Ashley Clinic, I Am Rehab Physical Therapy, Diamonds in the Market Place Hair Salon, and Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Inc.

Kansas Renewal Institute signed a lease on the building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., Fort Scott. on February 1, 2024, and celebrated the grand opening of Kansas’ newest mental health treatment center on April 18. The institute received its licensure on April 25.

“The License is specifically for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) – 50 beds for adolescents,” Joe Tinervin, MSW, president of operations said. “We are starting with adolescents and intend to expand on our PRTF license to include other age groups at a future date.”

Their current license allows work with individuals no less than 6 years of age and not older than 21.
“However, any current resident may continue to receive treatment until that resident reaches 22 years of age,” Tinervin said. “Preadolescents (ages 6-10), adolescents (ages 11-17), and adults (ages 18 and older) will program and reside in separate units with no co-mingling between those groups.”
Joe Tinervin, from his LinkedIn site.
“Now that we are licensed, we have begun the enrollment/credentialing process with the Managed Care Organizations and expect to start serving their members within the next two weeks,” Tinervin said. “All referrals are generated by the MCOs who work in conjunction with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services in coordinating appropriate placement.”
“At this time, we are fully staffed to accommodate a census of 20,” he said. “We will continue to hire additional personnel as our growth ramps and we’re always keeping our eye out for talented individuals to join our organization.”

They received their license to specialize in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) level of care, according to a press release.

“The Fort Scott facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities and a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to addressing the unique needs of each individual. From therapeutic interventions to educational and recreational activities, every aspect of care is tailored to foster healing, growth, and resilience.”

 

Mike Sharpmack, from his LinkedIn page.

Mike Sharpmack is the Executive Director of  Kansas Renewal Institute and can be reached at 620-644-1195 or

[email protected]  for more information on employment.

To view the KRI website:

www.Kansasrenewal.com

Birdseye view of 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. from Mike Sharpmack’s Linkedin site.

 

 

Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott, Youth

Fort Scott’s Scout Troop 114 Is Raising Money For Camp: Breakfast on the Bricks May11

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Fort Scott Scout Troop 114  will be serving pancakes at the Farmers Market at the Pavilion on May 11.

“It costs about $350 per scout to attend summer camp,” according to Mandi Widder, who submitted the information. “We are trying to offset the cost for families this year. We are hoping to take both the girls and boys troops this year. The scouts range from age 11 to age 16.”

Government

Storm Damage Recovery/Storm Shelter Construction Loans and Grant

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USDA Invites Applications for Storm Damage Recovery and Storm Shelter Construction

 

Recent Severe Weather Highlights the Need for Storm Recovery and Shelters to Protect Kansans from Injury

TOPEKA, April 30, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development invites Kansans from rural communities to apply for loans and grants to repair property damaged during the recent storms. The 504 Home repair program can be used to cover the costs of storm damage repair. The program may also be used for the construction of storm shelters.

The recent severe weather experienced in Kansas shows how important it is to be prepared for weather related disasters. If your property has been damaged recently by severe weather, then the 504 program can help you recover.

Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

USDA makes funding available for the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants through regular appropriations from Congress. It provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly, very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, loans can be granted for as much as $40,000 and grants for as much as $10,000. Loans and grants can be combined for a total amount as high as $50,000.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. Visit the Rural Data Gateway to learn how and where these investments are impacting rural America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

 

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Obituary

Obituary of Nong Brown

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Rungruedee Phuarbthong (Phoo arbthong), commonly known as Nong Brown, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home in Derby, Kansas where she resided with Greg and her daughter Thanya.

She was born on November 15, 1975, in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand, the daughter of Suporn Phoo-arbthong and Aree Phoo-arbthong.  Before and after her cancer diagnosis, Nong was a stay-at-home mother and prioritized her daughter over everything, including her own health.  She especially enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and hunting morel mushrooms in the Kansas spring.  Well, she did really enjoy shopping, often just walking for hours, looking, and buying nothing.

 

Survivors include Gregory Thomas and her child, Thanya Thayathon Brown-Thomas.  Also surviving are her mother, Aree Phoo-arbthong, and four brothers, Montree Phoo-arbthong, Phongsit Phoo-arbthong, Terasak Phoo-arbthong, and Naret Phoo-arbthong.  Nong was preceded in death by her husband Thor Brown and father Suporn Phoo-arbthong.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 4th, in the Clarksburg Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Nong Brown Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, May 2nd, 8am
Hosted by Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis

First United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall

301 S. National Ave.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and observation of National Day of Prayer hosted by Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis, Thursday May 2nd at 8am. The coffee will be held at the United Methodist Church located at 301 S. National Ave, in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

 

Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis mission statement is “Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time”. Locally they support several causes each year including school programs and scholarships, feeding families, healthcare, and community services. Join us Thursday, May 2nd to hear Carolyn Tucker speak on “God’s Faithfulness is Great, but what about mine.” The Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis meet on Thursdays at noon in the Fellowship Hall at the 1st United Methodist Church, anyone interested in their work are always welcome to visit and join them!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Click here to visit their Facebook page!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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

620-223-3566

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Ribbon Cutting for the Gathering Square Pavilion Is Saturday

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Ribbon Cutting for the Gathering Square Pavilion

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Ribbon Cutting for The Gathering Square Pavilion, Home of the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market, Saturday May 4th at 7:45am.

Join us Saturday, May 4th for the Ribbon Cutting at the new Gathering Square Pavilion to kick off the opening day for the Farmer’s Markey season. The Farmer’s Market will be packed this year with 15 returning vendors, 11 new vendors, and several more who have expressed interest in joining. This year over half of the Farmer’s Market will have fresh veggies and farm products along with early spring produce, eggs, beef, and honey. For opening day, they will have some special vendors serving cotton candy, painting faces, and the Fort Scott Garden Club will have their annual plant sale PLUS musicians such as the Neosho River Boys and performer Ashlyn from Galena.

For more information contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

 

Obituary

Obituary of Nong Brown

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Rungruedee Phuarbthong (Phoo arbthong), commonly known as Nong Brown, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home in Derby, Kansas where she resided with Greg and her daughter Thanya.  She was born on November 15, 1975, in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand, the daughter of Suporn Phoo-arbthong and Aree Phoo-arbthong.

Before and after her cancer diagnosis, Nong was a stay-at-home mother and prioritized her daughter over everything, including her own health.  She especially enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and hunting morel mushrooms in the Kansas spring.  Well, she did really enjoy shopping, often just walking for hours, looking, and buying nothing.

Survivors include Gregory Thomas and her child, Thanya Thayathon Brown-Thomas.  Also surviving are her mother, Aree Phoo-arbthong, and four brothers, Montree Phoo-arbthong, Phongsit Phoo-arbthong, Terasak Phoo-arbthong, and Naret Phoo-arbthong.

Nong was preceded in death by her husband Thorton (Thor) Brown and father Suporn Phoo-arbthong.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 4th, in the Clarksburg Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Nong Brown Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

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