Several youth programs will be offered through K-State Extension this summer.
The first is a program called “Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness.” This is a six-session series that focuses on healthy eating and active living through interactive lessons with food and games. We will be offering this in two locations this summer (including Erie and Moran) starting on June 7th. The sessions build on each other, so youth should plan to attend all six sessions. The program is free, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/chffferie for the Erie series and https://bit.ly/chfffmoran for the Moran series. This program is open to youth in the third through eighth grades. (I know both of these are outside of Bourbon County, but I wanted to share them anyway in case they are of interest!)
The second opportunity I wanted to share is our STEAM Sewing Workshop. We will be offering this in five locations, including an offering in Fort Scott on June 23rd from 1 PM to 4 PM. Youth will sew their very own pillowcases. They will build their STEAM skills at the same time as they learn how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are related to sewing. This is open to students of all experience levels, from those who have never used a sewing machine before to those who have experience sewing. Students who have just completed the third through sixth grades are eligible to participate. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/southwindsewing. (Please note that registration will not open until June 1st for the STEAM Sewing Workshop.)
Any questions can be directed to me via email at [email protected] or by phone at 620-365-2242. These programs will fill quickly, so I highly encourage people to register soon!
Any questions can be directed to me via email at [email protected] or by phone at 620-365-2242. These programs will fill quickly, so I highly encourage people to register soon!
Bourbon County Courthouse 210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800 Fax: 620-223-5832 Bourbon County, Kansas Nelson Blythe 1st District Commissioner Jim Harris, Chairman 2nd District Commissioner Clifton Beth 3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Uniontown Community Center June 5, 2023, 5:30 PM
I.Call Meeting to Order II.Flag Salute and Prayer III.Consent Agenda a.Approval of Minutes from 5/16/2023 and 5/22/2023 b.Approval of Payroll totaling $208,575.01 c.Approval of Accounts Payable totaling $319,552.12 d.Approval of Miscellaneous Disbursement Checks totaling $24,738.25 IV.Becky Johnson-Health Department Budget V.Department Updates a.Eric Bailey, Public Works Director VI.Sheriff Bill Martin a. Finalization of Loan Documents for Patrol Vehicles b. Equitable Sharing Agreement Certification VII.Jennifer Hawkins-County Clerk a.Resolution 12-23 b.Hall Fence Viewing VIII.Jim Harris- Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1) IX.Public Comments X.Commission Comments XI.Meeting Adjourn
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.
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.
June Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Good Ol’ Days & Good Books, 25% off History, Historical Fiction, and Old Books
6/2 ~ Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner, 4:30-6pm, tickets on sale NOW at the Chamber, $9/dinner.
6/9 ~ Rock Star Karaoke at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, live music at 7pm, food & drink available for purchase, entry $10 per person or $60 for a table of 6, all proceeds go to Memorial Hall Upgrades.
6/10 ~ Kansas Crossing presents Three Dog Night, must be 21+ to attend, click here for more info and to get tickets.
6/11 ~ First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott Presents Rev. Darryl Burton, 10:30am, click here for more info!
6/13 ~ Lunch & Learn – Hosted by KOAM TV, lunch provided at Empress Event Center, 12-12:45pm
6/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia, 110 E. 23rd St. 8am
6/15-16 ~ Blood Drive in Nevada Mo at First Baptist Church Reception Hall, Thursday 12-6pm and Friday 9am-2pm
6/16 ~ Paint Party – Daisy & Bee at Common Ground Coffee Co., $5 to reserve your spot/$20 due at class
6/17 ~ 2nd Annual Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America hosted by the American Legion Riders Post 25, registration starts at 8:30am to 10:30am @ Buck Run Community Center, click here for more info!
6/17 ~ Pizza Republic hosting Live Music event by Brian Lumley with the Red Dirt Underground, 8-10pm, click here for more info!
SAVE THE DATE!
6/22 ~ Rural Workforce Summit hosted by Bourbon County REDI and the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, register today for $20/person, click here for info.
Heather Rachelle (Eads) Tupin, 45, resident of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, May 23, 2023. She was born August 12, 1977, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Roy Earl Eads, Jr. and Juanita Elizabeth (Bigelow) Eads.
Heather was a proud graduate of Fort Scott High School. She was a Federal Contractor with the General Services Administration for the U.S. Government. She was an avid traveler with a dream of visiting every National Park. She loved to laugh and smile, and cheer on the Dodgers with her two boys and Jake the cat. She treasured her time spent with those she loved, and capturing each memory to be shared with everyone.
Heather is survived by her sons, Christopher Tupin and Zachary Tupin, both of the home; her parents, Roy and Juanita Eads of Fort Scott; her brother Johnny Eads of Fort Scott, her brother Chris Eads and wife Angie, also of Fort Scott; nieces and nephews, Hali Scharenberg and husband Matt, Paxsten and Brightin Eads, and Bob Tupin; and her significant other, Todd Davis, of Aurora, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelley Rachelle Tupin, and her sister, Christine Eads.
Following cremation, a Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the National Park Foundation, https://www.nationalparks.org/. Contributions may also be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences and words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
June 6, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. VanHoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells
II. Flag Salute:
III. Approval of Agenda:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1337-A — $537,190.27
C. Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Material deposit to order steel for Fort Scott Pavilion – $40,162.50.
D. Request to Pay – Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. – Memorial Hall Steps Repair – $78,195.00 – Invoice #14477-01
V. Public Comment:
Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion.
VI. Old Business:
A. Consideration of Change on Proposal from Harbour Construction for Cape Seal Project due to change in emulsion material – $49,547.00 to $54,501.70.
VII. Appearances:
VIII. Public Hearing: CASE #1140 – Evergy Infantry Substation – Consideration of Zone Change, Unknown to C4- Central Business – (Recommended by the Planning Commission on 5-22-2023) and Final Plat Approval.
IX. New Business:
A. Consideration to Accept Resignation of Commissioner Josh Jones.
B. Consideration to Repeal Ordinance No. 3746 – An Ordinance Amending 3290 Section 2.60.010 (Vacancy In Office – How Filled) of Chapter 2.60 of the Fort Scott Municipal Code. – Passed and Approved on May 16, 2023.
C. Consideration to Reinstate Ordinance No. 3618 – An Ordinance Amending 3290 Section 3290 Section 2.60.010 (Vacancy in Office – How Filled) of Chapter 2.60 of the Fort Scott Municipal Code. – Passed and Approved on September 20, 2022.
D. Consideration to Approve Quote #230704-00 from GPM Environmental Solutions, LLC for the Online Proteus Monitoring Package for monitoring water quality. – S. Flater
E. Consideration of 2023 Hay Right Bids – (4) Bids received – $12,159.00, $8,562.00, $6,001.25, $4,465.60.
F. Consideration of Airport Bids
1. Consider and approve award of both the Base Bid and Alternate Bid to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $3,541,538.05, pending FAA concurrence and successful receipt of FAA Grant.
2. Consider and approve execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Olsson Consultant Agreement, which adds services for Construction Observation, Materials Testing, and Close-Out, in the amount of $274,100.00, pending FAA concurrence and successful receipt of FAA Grant.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to sign all documentation related to an FAA Grant Application and forthcoming Grant offer to cover 90% of eligible costs associated with the project. The anticipated City Share, including both eligible and ineligible costs is $402,464,00.
Craft vendors, food trucks, live music, parade, children’s fair, car & bike show, model train show, living history activities, and more! Make your way to the bricks in Downtown Fort Scott this Friday & Saturday, June 2nd & 3rd! See the schedule here and find more info on fortscottgoodoldays.com.
Submitted photo of a pocket garden that club members have planted in Fort Scott.
Bourbon County Garden is a group of local gardeners that gather to learn, grow, and share in their passion of gardening, according to a press release from the club.
They have provided care of many of the downtown area garden spots.
This garden at the north end of downtown Main Street is one of projects of the Bourbon County Garden Club. From the club’s Facebook page.
Club meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. from March to October.
The Bourbon County Garden Club met at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop in this May 2022 photo. Taken from the clubs Facebook page.
“Our members take turns hosting our meetings, so the location changes depending on who is hosting,” President Austin Bolinger said.
Austin Bolinger is the president of the Bourbon County Garden Club. From the club’s Facebook page.
“We have 60 people on our email list, and about 1/2 of those are active in the club,” Bolinger said.
The list of members:
Aaron Houser
Jan Hedges
Janet Irvin
Dora Jasinski
Betty & Dale Johnson
Leah Lewis
Deb McCoy
Diana Morriss
Linda Noll
Clara Schofield
Norma Sellers
Priscilla Sellers
Ashlee Shakir
Kate Sweetser
Judy Wallis
Robin Whitlock
Stana Parsons
Judy Warren
Margaret Kerr
Helen Carson
Bill Hoyt
Darcy Sinn
Krista Harding
Ann Stark
Jenni Wilcoxen
Deborah Hyland
Pam Speer
Heather Wilson
Janette Danley
Martha Kraai
Barbara Woodward
Honey Bidwell
Barbara McCord
Delphine Parks
Austin Bolinger
Estevan DeBoer
Makensie Griffin
Sheryl Bloomfield
Jim Logan
Marcile Logan
Rachel French
Calista Rchards
Brenda Alter
Deb Lust
Doris Ericson
Paula Blincoe
Rondi Anderson
Sandy Areu
Whitney Beth
Karen Billiard
Maggie Brenner
Sharon Campbell
Kelly Collins
Maggie Davenport
Rita Emmerson
Connie Findley
Constance Gates
Martha Jane Gentry
Lindsey Gulager
Teri Hamilton
Rosemary Harris
Rhonda Hassig
The club sells plants at the first Fort Scott Farmers Market in May each year. Taken from their Facebook page.
Complimentary Pocket Garden Drawing Winners Announced
Recently the club awarded two community residents with consultation and installation of a pocket garden.
“Bourbon County Garden Club recently held a drawing to award a pocket garden to lucky Bourbon County residents,” according to the press release.
A pocket garden is an area on a homeowner’s property that is a gardening challenge.
“This might be a corner where curbs and sidewalks intersect, by a mailbox, or by a driveway and a pocket garden can beautify that area,” according to the press release.
The winners, Marianne Crane and Gabrielle Martin, will get an initial pocket garden consultation, along with the plants and installation of the plants in the garden. The maintenance of the garden is the winners’ responsibility.
“The benefits of planting a pocket garden include improving a problem area of your yard, collaboration with neighbors to create multiple attractive garden corners, pollination for bees and butterflies and engagement in a healthy outdoor activity,” according to the press release
About the club
Bourbon County Garden Club encourages growing plants in these areas that provide three seasons of bloom and fourth season of winter interest. Example pocket gardens in Fort Scott are located at Pine and Eddy Streets, 8th and Crawford Streets(all four corners), and 9th and National Avenue(SE corner).
For more information on planting a Pocket Garden or joining Garden Club, email Austin Bolinger at [email protected] or visit the Bourbon County Garden Club Facebook page.
I wish I would have known when I was younger several things I now realize:
Praying daily at a set time for a set number of minutes is a wonderful discipline, but it doesn’t compare to communing with God throughout the entire day.
Something heart-changing happens when I read the Bible. I can’t explain it, and even if I’m slugging through Leviticus, I still close that book knowing I am nearer to the One who orchestrated its writings than I was when I first opened its pages.
Everyone I meet is an encounter with Jesus. This past week, I drove by a young, emaciated woman. Convicted by her desperate state, I did a U-turn and drove up next to her. Holding out some pesos for her, I was stunned by how she stared at me through hollow eyes that barely opened; she had no idea what I was trying to give her. When her mood switched from confused to angry, my idea of taking her back to our condo to offer her a shower and a meal suddenly seemed like a less-than-brilliant plan. She took the money, but as I pulled away, I couldn’t help but ask what Jesus would have done.
My example is far more important than my words. Showing people I love them trumps any language I use to express that love.
God cares about details. He is every “coincidence” in my life. When I forget my umbrella and return to the house only to find I left the oven on, I now credit Him with the reminder that even my forgetfulness can be used for my benefit.
The fact that I am breathing and my fingers are able to type this article are all because of God’s provisions.
I never should take my husband or my children or my friends for granted, and I never should stop being open to meeting new friends.
Disciplining a grandchild might be my least favorite thing to do in the whole world.
Life is not fair, and I’m grateful it’s not.
My aches and pains remind me that this is a fallen world, and sometimes—not often– Ibuprofen can be my friend.
Sweaty, manual labor is a really, really good thing.
When Dave says “I love you,” I am blessed.
No matter what anyone says, there’s no magic formula to make wrinkles disappear. I’m sort of glad about that.
It’s okay if I like crab and my best friend gags on it. Best friends celebrate their differences.
Some days, I just look up and say, “Thank you, God, for making that happen.”
After a delay because of vandalism, the Fort Scott Aquatic Center will open Monday, June 5 at 1 p.m. to the public.
Swimming lessons at the Fort Scott Aquatic Center on July 10, 2018.
Kathi Hall is the new pool manager at the center, and is a 6th grade teacher at Fort Scott Middle School during the school year.
She was hired last month.
“It’s a perfect job for educators,” Hall said.
“We are excited that the facility can be open to the public,” she said. “We apologize for the delay. We were supposed to open on Memorial Day.”
The vandalism included graffiti, which didn’t delay the opening, and also included “multiple rocks that were thrown into the pool, damaging the concrete,” Hall said. “The concrete then had to be treated and cured, then so many days the water had to be treated with chemicals, before we could begin the water filling process.”
The pool hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. On Monday through Friday there is a family swim from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
The pool phone number is 620.223.8142
As a special treat, on Monday at 1 p.m. Pearson Towing staff will be handing out popsicles to those entering, until gone, Hall said.
Pool parties are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. when scheduled. Cost is $150 per hour.
Pool rates are:
2 years and younger are free.
3-14 years: $2
15 to 62 years: $3
63+years: $2
A single season pool pass is $65, a family of four season pass is $200 and a $25 per person fee for over four family members. Members must reside in the same household.
“Children 10 years old and younger must be supervised by someone 14 years and older, at all times,” Hall said.
Assistant pool managers are Brayden Moore, Kayla Hall, Billie Jo Shoemaker, and Dakota Hall.
“We have a sufficient supply of lifeguards,” Hall said. “Thirty-plus lifeguards.”
Pictured in center is Louise (Opitz) Hughes of Kearney, Mo. celebrating her 80th Year at the Arcadia alumni – Louise graduated at Arcadia High School in 1943. Pictured with Louise is her daughter, Christine Bossung, and her son, David Hughes. Standing is Arcadia Alumni president, Pat Morris. Submitted photo.
“HUGE SUCCESS”
Even though Arcadia High School closed its doors at the end of the “1965” school year, the annual alumni banquet is still being held on memorial week-end every year in Pittsburg, Kansas. The membership also includes the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Class of 1965. The banquet was held at the Lamplighter Inn on Saturday afternoon, May 27th and was catered by Chicken Mary’s and served by the Stansbury
brothers of Arcadia, Ks. Open Door Mission Church Youth.
Enclosed with the invitation to the banquet this year was the 2022 Financial Report prepared by Shirley Landon, Treasurer. The 2022
Minutes were enclosed also prepared by Virginia Smith, Secretary.
These were included in the mailing to provide more time for visiting.
Social hour was 1:00-3:00 p.m. followed by lunch and business meeting. President Pat Morris of Arcadia welcomed the 40 Alumni and 23 guests. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag was led by Merle Engle. The Lord’s Prayer in unison was led by Melvin Nichols.
At the opening of the business meeting, Pat introduced alumni officers Vice President, Tom Watt; Secretary, Virginia Smith; Treasurer, Shirley Landon; and Marilyn Flagg, Historian.
There were no objections or corrections to the 2022 Minutes or the 2022 Treasurer’s report. They stand approved as presented.
Merle Engle along with nominating Committee of Mary Lee Payne and Sherry Sisney nominated the following officers for the coming year as follows: Pat Morris, President; Tom Watt, Vice President; Shirley Landon, Treasurer; Virginia Smith, Secretary; and Marilyn Flagg as Historian. A motion was made by Betty Skidmore and seconded by
Lou Sheets and motion carried.
Special recognition was given to members of the 60th (1963);
70th (1953); and 80th (1943) this year.
Those attending from the 60th class were the following: Sharon
(Barnard) Foster and guest Richard Foster and Richard Page.
Attending from the 70th. were as follows: Bobby Charles Harris and
guest Bobby C. Harris, Jr..
Atending from the 80th. were as follows: Louise (Opitz) Hughes and
guests David Hughes and Christine Bossung.
Jan Steele was recognized as being the daughter of former Arcadia High School music teacher, Dick Steele.
All 18 guests were asked to stand and be recognized.
Virginia Smith, chairman of the Scholarship Committee, announced the winner of the 2023 A.F. Bowlus/Betty Kirksey Scholarships as Carson
Ruoff (Grandson of Alan and Joyce (Gable) Niebrugge). Other AHS Alumni Scholarship winners were Aaron Moe and Adam Moe (Grandsons of Fred Dixon). Carson Ruoff received $1,000. Aaron and Adam Moe received $500 each.
Pat Morris introduced Sharon Foster (Class of 1963), and Ronnie
Smith (Class of 1962) who served on the scholarship committee with
Virginia.
Any child, grandchild, or great grandchild of Arcadia High School Alumni may apply for a scholarship.
Marilyn Flagg led the memorial service for alumni deceased since the last meeting. Those remembered were: Jo (Fowler) Ferraro, Helen (Fowler) Knoll, Jessie (Eggen) Dunn, Irene (Buchanan) Williams, Louetta
(Swezey) Schwatken, Betty (Ritter) Skidmore, Leona Maxine (James) Garrett, Boyd (Buck) McMillin, John Richard Meacham, Shirley (Birdsell) Garrett, Shirley (Stroud) Weber, Ernestine (Swezey) Murray, Jo Ellen (Elliott) Swezey, Margaret (Turner) Jones, Sharon (Powell) Thornhill, Olive (Curnutt) Berting, Richard L. Dixon, Geneva (Jeannie) Ham, Jerry McClendon, Gary Mayfield, Anita (Miles) Callahan, Richard Totman, Maxine James (Teacher), Marie (Hoover) Marshall, Dr. Retha (Hoover) Dr. Kilpatrick Gries, Merle Mayfield, and Mary Lou (Davidson) Peace.
Louise (Opitz) Hughes, 96 years old (Class of 1943) was given an award for being the “Oldest” alumni. Esther (Engle) Cousins (Class of 1954) was awarded for traveling the “Most Distance”.
The school song was led by Bill Skidmore.
The Benediction was by Melvin Nichols.
The roll call which consisted of the following and the 1943, 1953, and 1963 classes listed above was done by Tom Watt.
1949 – Jerry Skidmore
1950 – Betty (Clarkson) Skidmore
1951 – David Fowler and guest Jeanie Watson
1954 – Esther (Engle) Cousins and guest Janice Crooks
Gary Peterson and guest Patty Peterson
1955 – Mary Lee (Eggen) Payne
1956 – Shirley (McKinstry) Landon
Bill Skidmore and guest Twonette Skidmore
1957 – Merle Engle
Francis M. Jones and guest Karen (Jones) Tripp
Lou Sheets and guest Linda Sue Sheets
Lilly (Turner) Sheffield
1958 – Laura (Coonrod) Felt and guest Ronnie Felt
Fred Dixon
Marilou (Garton) Bork and guest Jerry Bork
Sandra Sue Stelle
1959 – Michael Sheffield
Gary Skidmore and guest Jean Skidmore
Beverly (Swafford) Silvers and guest Vern Silvers
1960 – Jerry Coonrod and guest Jan Steele
Melvin Nichols
1962 – Marilyn (Coonrod) Flagg
Barbara (Dawson) Swearingen
Helen (Morris) Nichols
Ronnie Smith
1964 – Virginia (Harris) Smith
Ronny Kellogg and guest Barb Kellogg
Steve Morris
Pat (Smith) Morris
Peggy (O’Dell) Worsley
Sherry (Swafford) Page
1968 – Ronnie Page
Don Schaub
Larry Shead and guest Ralph Shead
Sherry Sisney
Tom Watt and guest Phyllis Watt
The servers were the
Stansbury Brothers (Camryn, Sammy, Wyatt, and Tido), of Arcadia, Kansas Open Door Mission Church Youth and Judy Stansbury.
