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Aging with Attitude Regional Expo Set for April 28th
2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing School in Bronson May 5-6
District Extension Agent, Crop production and Forage Management
Submitted photo.
The Southwind Extension District, in partnership with the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and the Natural Resource Conservation Service, is hosting the 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing School in Bronson, Kansas on May 5 and 6.
The 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing School will be two-day workshop for beginning and experienced grazers, focusing on management-intensive grazing (MiG). MiG is a flexible approach to using a rotational grazing system where paddock size, stocking density, and grazing timing is adjusted based on available forage. Attendees will learn how MiG could benefit their operation, and how to implement MiG to their farm.
Day 1 topics will focus on agronomic principles to maintain healthy pastures using MiG. Attendees will learn how to correctly calculate stocking rates, how to match animal needs to available forages, and how to properly manage their grass pastures.
Day 2 topics will focus on using modern technology to build the infrastructure needed to practice MiG. Attendees will learn how to build and use electric fence, how to implement and manage water resources, and will get a glimpse of how using E-collars on grazing cattle could work in Southeast Kansas.
The 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools will focus on sound grazing practices that can be implemented into any grazing operation, regardless if rotational grazing is being practiced. The program will focus on grazing cattle, but practices can be easily adjusted for any grazing animal.
Register now! The 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools is limited to 35 farms/location. To register, contact the Southwind Extension District at 620-223-3720, or check out our website at www.southwind.k-state.edu/agriculture and click on the “Events” tab.
Protect Yourself Against Current Scams
Anyone can fall victim to a scam and many have. We all need reminders now and then on how to detect and react to questionable inquiries. There are a few items of concern I’d like to make you aware of and provide general reminders on how to protect yourself.
Please be aware of the following current events:
Letter offering millions of unclaimed life insurance policy
Letters circulating in Kansas claim to be from an attorney with law firms located in Canada, and state there are millions of dollars in an unclaimed life insurance policy available. The sender asks the recipient to partner with them to claim these monies.
This is a scam. There are legitimate ways to check for both a life insurance policy benefit and unclaimed property through valid sources. Kansans can locate a life insurance policy using the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Life Insurance Policy Locator at eapps.naic.org/life-policy-locator. To check for unclaimed property in your or a loved one’s name, visit the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property division at kansascash.ks.gov/up_main.html or call 785-296-4165.
Plastic Medicare Card Marketing
A company called Platinum Marketing & Design is offering plastic cards for a fee. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advises to be aware and guard your Medicare card and number like a credit card! Don’t share your number, laminate it, make copies, or let anyone else make a copy. If you need an official replacement card, you can print or order one at Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Flex Card Scam
Some Medicare Advantage (not Original Medicare) plans offer prepaid debit cards, also known as flex cards, to eligible members to cover some health-related expenses, which may include groceries. False advertisements claim that Medicare is giving out flex cards containing several hundred dollars to apply toward food and other items. It involves someone impersonating a Medicare representative who tries to encourage you to purchase a Medicare flex card.
The scam directs people to a website, where they’re asked to provide personal information that can be stolen, such as a Social Security number, credit card number, or bank account information.
The Federal Trade Commission Provides These Four Signs that It’s a Scam
- Scammers pretend to be from an organization you know
- Scammers say there is a problem or a prize
- Scammers pressure you to act immediately
- and Scammers toll you to pay in a specific way
Trust your gut. Always trust your gut. If you feel uncomfortable or are unsure, get yourself out of the situation or ask for help from a trusted family member or friend. For more information, contact Tara Solomon-Smith, tsolomon@ksu.edu, or by calling 620-244-3826.
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Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of K-State Research and Extension, Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts.
Air Quality Advisory Issued for the Flint Hill Region
Air Quality Advisory Issued for Parts of the Flint Hill Region Due to Seasonal Burning
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing an air quality advisory for the Flint Hill region, through Manhattan toward Nebraska.
KDHE activated the Kansas smoke modeling tool on March 1, prior to widespread burning in the Flint Hills. The computer models use fire data and current weather conditions to predict the potential contribution of smoke to downwind air quality problems.
Modeling has predicted conditions will worsen because of existing smoke combined with weather inversion patterns starting at 10 p.m. – 10 a.m. with a brief reprieve possible between noon and 5 p.m. and may continue for several days. The advisory took effect on April 7 for central and north-central counties in Kansas due to smoke from the Flint Hill seasonal burning between Topeka, Manhattan, and Salina, Kansas. When human health impacts are reduced, KDHE will rescind the advisory.
KDHE reminds Kansans that March and April are when large areas of the state’s rangelands are burned, especially within the Flint Hills. These burns help preserve the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, control invasive species, reduce woody encroachment from species such as Eastern Red Cedar, and provide better forage for cattle. Prescribed burning also reduces the risk of wildfires and effectively manages rangeland resources. Smoke from the burns can influence the air quality of downwind areas.
Smoke management techniques are vital to reduce air quality and health impacts for the most vulnerable individuals, including those with respiratory issues, pre-existing heart or lung diseases, children, and the elderly.
“Because air quality levels can change quickly, we are asking people to remain vigilant,” Doug Watson, meteorologist, said. “Prescribed burns release large amounts of particulate matter and other pollutants that can form ozone. Particulate matter and ozone can cause health problems, even in healthy individuals.”
Common health problems include burning eyes, runny nose, coughing, and illnesses such as bronchitis.
If individuals live or have activities near these areas, they can take these steps to protect themselves when smoke is present:
- Healthy people should limit or avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.
- More vulnerable people should remain indoors.
- Help keep indoor air clean by closing doors and windows and running air conditioners with air filters.
- Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
- Contact their doctor for symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue.
For more information about the burning in the Flint Hills, the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan, April burn restrictions, and the smoke modeling tool, please visit http://ksfire.org.
Obituary of John Page
John William Page, age 71, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. He was born April 27, 1951, in Fort Scott, the son of Chris and Clara Chaplin Page. Following high school, John served in the U. S. Navy. He married Erlinda Llanita on April 16, 1973, in the Philippines. John worked most of his life as a diesel mechanic in the farming industry. He enjoyed riding and breaking horses, fishing, mechanical and bulldozing work, and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Erlinda of the home; 2 daughters, Christan Page (Gage Brooks), Fort Scott, and Joy Kuns (Robert) Bronson, KS; 6 grandchildren, Ashton Anderson, Jazlynne Anderson, Haddlen Brooks, Madalynn Brooks, Avery Kuns, and Adeline Kuns; and 3 brothers, Carl Joe Page (Vicky), Jerry Lee Page (Leanna), and Gary Ray Page.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 12th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Hepler Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the funeral home
. Memorials are suggested to the John Page memorial fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Richard Nation
Richard L. “Rick” Nation, age 54, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas died Wednesday April 5, 2023, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas after a lengthy battle with cancer. Rick was born in Fort Scott, Kansas to LD and Ruth Nation. He attended grade school at Mound City and Miami R-1 and graduated from Jayhawk Linn in 1987. He married Lisa Weddle in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 7th, 1997. Rick was an owner/operator of his dump truck for 15 years and then went to work for Union Pacific Railroad until the time of his passing. He was a man of many talents and could build anything from the ground up. We were truly blessed with a wonderful man that gave us the world.
Survivors of the home are wife Lisa, daughters Isabella, and Leah, and best furry companion Annie; parents LD and Ruth Nation, Butler Missouri; brothers Brent (Billie) of Hereford, Texas, Craig (Nikki) of Rich Hill, Missouri; sister Brenda (Travis) Anders of Adrian, Missouri; a daughter Kayla Poole, Pleasanton, Kansas; mother-in-law, Shirley (Tim) Goltra, father-in-Law, Ray (Connie) Weddle; bonus brother Steven (Stana) Weddle; sister and brother in-law Tessa (Adam) Feagins all of Fort Scott, Kansas. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Les and Dorothy Nation, maternal grandparents Edward and Margaret Higgins, and brother in-law Larry Lee Shirley.
Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 11th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Linnville Cemetery, Mound City, KS. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Nation Children’s Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
ViCon Creations, A Three Generations Business
Connie McKee and her daughter, Vicki Waldron started a business together in 1996 called ViCon Creations LLC, and have done a variety of handiwork.
“We started with alterations (making clothes fit, that don’t fit), then moved into interior decorations…awnings, horse stuff,” Waldron said. “A lady asked us to manufacture bra liners for Pam’s Bra’s. We worked about 10 years on that.”
They still do alterations, as noted on their Facebook page, which is a valuable service during prom and wedding season.
She does work for J & W Sports and Twister Trailers as well.
For the last seven years, Waldron has worked at Common Ground Coffee Shop in Fort Scott.
“I decided I’m done standing on my feet,” she said. “I decided to expand my sewing business.”
In August 2022 she started to revamp her sewing business.
She creates purses, women’s fishing vests, and does machine quilting.
“Most people will make quilt tops, but need them quilted,” she said.
This year her granddaughter Erin Camp started making t-shirt quilts.
“She is paying off her college tuition (Northwest Missouri State) by making quilts. She makes the quilt tops and I bind and quilt it,” Waldron said.
Another granddaughter, Lauren Schalk, makes jewelry: Western style earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Schalk is attending Oklahoma State University. She is working with her grandmother for this business venture.
These two granddaughters are her information technology help, she said.
Her mother, Connie McKee makes toddler girl’s clothing.
“Mom comes in when she wants to work,” she said. McKee is retired.
What ever they make, they put online at www.viconcreations.com
A grandson, Devlin Cole, has shown an interest in creating leather items, she said
On the horizon for ViCon Creations is building a new work building to replace the remodeled chicken house the current business is located in.
She would like to teach sewing to young girls in the future, and “how to cook good meals,” she said.
“If young women come out here and learn to sew, I’ll give them a job,” she said.
Contact Waldron at 417.214.2599.
Proposed Regulations for Retail Food Establishments Hearing is April 17
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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition Meeting Minutes, April 5, 2023
- Welcome: Billie Jo welcomed seventeen members representing twelve agencies. She noted that the applications for the Family Swim Passes to the Fort Scott Aquatic Center were now available at Buck Run and The Beacon. Applications must be completed and returned to Buck Run by April 28. She also recognized Key Charitable Trust for their continued support of the Coalition Board’s projects.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State Research: Eating Smart and Saving More class will start in Bronson, Kansas, on April 20; the class will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays through May 11 at the Bronson Community Building.
- Dawn, Cubbison, Aetna Better Health of Kansas: Reminded members that Medicaid redetermination packets will be mailed later this month and stressed that clients need to make sure their contact information is correct. Dawn can also present programs on the benefits and programs available through Medicaid.
- Elizabeth Schafer, Pioneer Kiwanis and CASA: CASA will be starting a six-week program to train new CASA volunteers; contact Elizabeth for further information; CASA needs more volunteers!
- Janelle Tate, Early Childhood Block Grant: Spring Fling at the FSPSC will be tomorrow, April 6, 5:30 – 7:00. All preschools and several childcare providers will be in attendance.
- Kaytlyn Hazen, Career Navigator with DCF: Helps with work programs and employment.
- Christine Abbott, SEK Works: Reminded members about the virtual job-fair on the Kansas Works website and introduced John Willey who is the75% youth, 25% adult advisor in the Chanute office. Christine and John reported that there were eighty venders at the FSHS job fair this morning. She also reminded members that the office in Fort Scott is open five days each week; Christine is in the Fort Scott office two days each week. They will soon be piloting Workshop Wednesdays which will feature fifteen minute prerecorded workshops. Christine is always looking for 16-24 year old clients to help them with GED and supportive services.
- Tammy Alcantor, Crawford County Health Department: Continuing to do Baby and Me Tobacco Free and Teen Pregnancy classes at the Health Department or wherever the client feels most comfortable.
- Kelli Mengarelli, Early Childhood Block Grant: Kelli’s main focus is on providing quality childcare for working parents.
- Shanna Willy, CHC Community Health worker: Connects clients/patients with resources in the community. She can also help with the Medicaid recertifications.
- Amy Hagan, Family Resource Specialist, CHC: Amy introduced Megan Smith, also with CHC. While Amy’s focus is on out-clinic addictions, Megan will be focused on in-clinic situations. Amy also shared that they recently returned from a state conference and will be working on some grant opportunities. Amy is also car seat certified. Challenges with her programs are transportation, child care, and overcoming trust issues. Child care is a problem that our community needs to tackle. Grant allows Amy to work with more people. CHC will be in the new building on April 17.
- Maggie Young: CHC, Tobacco Cessation Grant: Maggie is willing to volunteer with any organization or agency in order to learn about our Fort Scott community so she can effectively help people overcome tobacco addictions.
- Melanie Wiles, Gentiva Hospice of Cherokee, Bourbon, Linn, and Crawford counties: Melanie is willing to present programs to educate people on the nuances of hospice care. The Crawford County resource fair is Friday, April 7 in Pittsburg. She plans to do other resource fairs in Fort Scott and Riverton in the near future.
- Dee Dee LeFever, Early learning services through Greenbush: Resource for any question or concern about children birth to five. The Bourbon County Early Childhood Coalition will be meeting this Friday.
- Sandy Haggard, RSVP: Sandy was unable to attend in person but wanted members to know about volunteer opportunities at the next Red Cross bloodmobile on April 19 and 20; contact Sandy to sign up for a two-hour shift.
- Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority: Sent word that they continue to take applications but are completely full and have waiting list for all size units at this time.
- Program: Carson Felt and members of the USD 234 Orchestra: Felt and ten students from the Fort Scott High School Orchestra entertained the members with various selections. The May program will be presented by COPE, LHEAT, and SEK-CAP; they will be discussing a transportation program in Bourbon County. Dawn Cubbison will explain KanCare/Medicaid for our June program.
- Open Forum: Nothing further came before the membership.
- Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting will be May 3, at 1:00 p.m.
Uniontown City Council Agenda for April 11
04-23 Informational Items
2023 Financials – March
CALL TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________
ROLL CALL:
___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Don George, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism –
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of March 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Broken rock post in park
Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan
Clerk Report: Sally Johnson
Resignation of Ginger Ervin
Municipal Services 2023 Budget Workshop
Grants
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilwoman Esslinger –
Councilman Hartman –
Councilwoman Kelly –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
Placemaking Project –
American Rescue Plan Act update–
KMGA/MMGA Prepay project –
Street repairs/resurfacing –
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________