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Teens Challenge: Create Video On Road Safety
Safe Kids Kansas Announces new Take it from a Teen Video Challenge
Kansas teens will have an opportunity to win $100 and help spread awareness about road safety
TOPEKA – Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and program sponsor State Farm announce an opportunity for Kansas high schoolers to share their knowledge on safe driving and passenger practices. The Take It from a Teen video challenge is a unique way to hear from teenagers on how to reach teens with important road safety information that can prevent injuries and save lives. Each winning applicant/team will receive $100.
“The video challenge will be a great way for high schoolers in Kansas to use their creativity while spreading a positive message that could help save lives,” said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas State Director. “We look forward to seeing what interesting, fun and humorous videos Kansas teens can create!”
Students can create a 45-60 second video that answers one of the following questions:
- How would you tell your friends to slow down while driving?
- How would you tell your friends to buckle up?
- How would you tell your friends not to text and drive?
- How would you tell your friends not to drive under the influence?
- How would you tell your friends not to drive with too many teens and not enough seatbelts in the vehicle?
Videos must be submitted to Safe Kids Kansas via email by Friday, January 20, 2023. Submissions must include age, address and the county of the participant. The videos will be judged based on the relevancy of the content, creativity, adherence to the time limit and contest rules. Six winners will be chosen and notified by email, and presentation of the check will be worked out Winning videos be shared on Safe Kids social media in the coming weeks.
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About Safe Kids Kansas
Safe Kids Kansas is a non-profit coalition of partners and local coalitions across the state dedicated to prevention of unintentional childhood injuries. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment serves as lead agency of the coalition. Safe Kids Kansas is part of Safe Kids Worldwide network. For more information, visit safekidskansas.org or follow @safekidskansas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CHC/SEK Fort Scott Walk-In Mammogram Event TODAY
CHC/SEK Fort Scott to host walk-in mammogram event
FORT SCOTT — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is making it easy for women to maximize their health insurance benefits before the end of the year by getting an annual mammogram.
It is recommended that all women age 50 to 74 years of age have a screening mammogram at least every two years. For women who choose to begin screening at age 40 years, it is recommended that they have a screening mammogram every one to two years.
Walk-in mammograms will be available between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6. at the Fort Scott main clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. No appointment or doctor’s referral required.
Screening mammography is used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs or symptoms or new breast abnormalities. The goal is to detect cancer before clinical signs are noticeable.
“If you are having symptoms, or you are at an increased risk of breast cancer, it is best to be seen by a health care provider for an exam and to ensure the correct testing is performed,” said CHC/SEK Chief Medical Officer Dr. Linda Bean, DO.
December is a crucial time to plan for health care costs: 1) deductibles will reset in January and 2) it’s your last chance to use any money you’ve put in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
CHC/SEK participates in the Early Detection Works which is a breast and cervical cancer screening program for Kansas women and the clinic offers other financial assistance programs ensuring every woman who needs a mammogram will receive one regardless of income or insurance status.
Women in Southeast Kansas rank far below state and national averages in receiving this life-saving screening, and having the service available within the clinic helps remove barriers many women have in receiving timely breast cancer screenings. Likewise, the walk-in event will give patients an option on when they can arrive.
CHC/SEK uses the Hologic Genius system that screens the breast in 4 seconds for a much less compression time, with less radiation exposure than many conventional mammography machines. The Genius exam is also superior for denser breasts, that can hide early signs of cancer in a traditional mammogram.
In addition, the Hologic Genius scans potentially reduce patient callback by up to 40 percent compared to 2D, sparing the emotional and economic toll of additional testing, including biopsies when there could be nothing wrong.
For more information people can call 620-223-8484.
Chamber Coffee to be hosted by Bids and Dibs on Dec. 8
Chamber Coffee to be hosted by Bids and Dibs
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, December 8th at 8 a.m. hosted by Bids and Dibs, 108 Scott Ave.
The Chamber encourages everyone to come out and celebrate Bids & Dibs 10-year anniversary. The Chamber Coffee will kick off special events the store will be hosting December 8-10th where they will offer prize drawings, discounts, and a free gift with every purchase.
Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Dec. 6
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter
Honoring Retiring Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts
Speaking at Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Banquet
It was great to join members of the Kansas Farm Bureau to honor Rich on the occasion of his retirement and to wish him well in his next chapter.
For the past eight years, Rich has advocated for Kansas farmers and ranchers, bringing their challenges to Washington, D.C. and fighting for policies that support agriculture. This passion for serving the agriculture community comes from his upbringing in small-town Kansas and the lessons he learned from his parents who farmed before him. Rich has dedicated his life to serving Kansans, and he is an example of true servant leadership and is dedicated to improving the state he loves.
I congratulate Rich on his retirement and thank him for the many ways he has served Kansas farmers and ranchers.
Amendment to Fort Scott City Commission Agenda For Dec. 6
It was requested to amend the 12-6-2022 City Commission meeting agenda to include (in the Consent Agenda), Consideration to Pay Susan Bancroft $105.63 for 2022. It was approved by the Mayor 12/5/2022.
Gordon Parks Museum Receives Portrait Taken by Parks’ son
Marcia McCoy, photographer and longtime friend of Gordon Parks, has donated an iconic portrait of the celebrated Fort Scott native taken by his son, David, to the museum that bears his name.
Now on display in the museum, located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, is the photo of Parks shown in
1973. The photo, titled “Trailblazer,” captures the image of Parks riding horseback and smoking a pipe while directing a
film on location in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
“Gordon Parks was a trailblazer from Fort Scott, a true ‘Renaissance’ man, and my father,” said David Parks.
McCoy, who also worked with Gordon Parks as curator of his signature collection, “Images from the Soul,” teamed with
Parks and Robert Erlichman of Art Guild Press to create an edition suite of “Trailblazer.”
“(Gordon) loved this image his son captured of him, out in the Flint Hills of Kansas – his homeland,” McCoy said. “Mr.Parks is a national treasure and has inspired creators globally to have the courage to create and express their voices and visions. We are delighted to share this powerful and inspiring portrait with you and the world.”
For more information or to schedule museum visits and tours call (620) 223–2700, ext. 5850, or email
[email protected].
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Obituary of Dale Wayne McGrew
Dale Wayne McGrew, age 88, resident of Pittsburg, KS, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Guest Home Estates, Pittsburg. He was born June 2, 1934, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Tom Clarence and Maud Mae Carson McGrew. Dale grew up on the farm with 1 brother Jack, and 5 sisters, Thelma, Naomi, Lela, Pauline, and Etta. He graduated FSHS with the class of 1952.
He enlisted in the Army and served in Maine as a sky sweeper watching for incoming enemy aircraft.
Dale worked for Citizens National Bank as a loan officer, Lexington Bank as a treasurer, then opened his own his own finance business Central Finance Company.
He was active in the Jaycees and was very involved in his church, Grace Baptist Tabernacle.
He was a licensed pilot and flew many friends and church family.
He enjoyed hunting, raising cattle, and carpentry/woodworking.
Dale remodeled the family homes and made furniture.
Dale traveled, living in a houseboat he built. He lived in Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and California until he missed the greenery and trees of Kansas. He lived his last years at Guest Home Estates where they provided a caring family atmosphere. Dale was married twice, first to Carolyn Burke until they divorced, and later to Connie Hildebrand.
Survivors include 4 children, David Dale McGrew, Colorado, Christine Lea Brown, Pittsburg, KS, Mark Scott McGrew, Montana, and Tamela Gail Phalen, Kansas City; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 11:30 AM Friday, December 9th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the S.E.K. Humane Society and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Jingle Bell Mart 2022
Bourbon County Christmas shoppers, here is a stop.
The 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Mart is Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Street. The event is hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association.
Discovery Music Studio students will be playing throughout the day for your listening enjoyment
The list of vendors includes:
| Vendor | Person | Products |
| Returning | ||
| Happy Little Candle Factory | Lori Craig | Homemade Candles, Wax Melts, Chapstick |
| Flying P Ranch | Abbie Powell | Jewelry and Western Accessories |
| Micki Kraft | Home Sewn Items | |
| Tessie’s Nails | Tessie Tucker | Color Street Nails |
| Blue Dog Winery | Sarah Johnson | Bottles of Wine and Wine Related Merchandise |
| Locust Hill Lamancha | Sue | Goat Milk Products |
| New | ||
| Plexus | Samantha Bauman | Health and Wellness Products |
| Tupperware by Melinda | Melinda Miller | Tupperware, and wood craft items |
| Scentsy | Lakin Brittain | Scentsy Products |
| Donna Jo’s | Donna Jo Beerbower | Homemade Fudge and Baked Goods |
| Be-You-Tiful Designs | Kristi Beene | Vinyl and Sublimation |
| ButterBone Bakery, Paolo, KS | Randi White | Home Baked Dog Treats |
| Buckin’ A Ranch | Karleigh Arndt | Clothing, décor, accessories |
| 2 Crafty Twisted Sisters | Shawna Holstine | Crafts, Tumblers, Christmas Décor |
| Twigs and Berries | Suzanne Griffin | Cotton Candy and more |
| Mmm Flavor Shop | Emelia Whiteaker
Addi Foster |
Hot Beverage Bar |
| Discover Music Studio | Audry Eberhard | Music throughout the day |
There will be a tasting of Blue Dog Winery samples (with valid identification).
MMM Flavor-Emilea Whiteaker will be hosting a hot cocoa and tea bar with other products.
Locust Hill Lamanches, which sells goat products, will be hosting the goat cheese tasting table.
Also fudge, cotton candy and other food items will be available for sale.
Dog treats from Butter Bone Bakery will also be available for furry friends.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Dec. 5
AD: Wheaten Terrier Dog Lost, Reward Offered
A Wheaton Terrier dog ran from the 800 block of National Ave. in Fort Scott on Saturday.
She is 35 pounds and named Callie. She was rescued from a neglectful situation only 1 month ago, which is why she is very skittish and typically runs from humans.
She was last seen near Presbyterian Village and the Woodland Golf Course at 2:00 AM on 12/3/2022 wearing only a collar (she is not wearing the sweater or harness as in the pictures).
If seen, please call with time and location of sighting.
There is a $500 reward for her safe return.
620-215-0637 or 620-215-6046
