The Bourbon County Sheriff ‘s Office Daily Reports April 8
Ks Senator Caryn Tyson Newsletter
It was an intense time in the 2022 regular session of the Kansas Legislature, ending on April Fool’s Day. It turned out the joke was on legislators who had worked diligently just to be shut down. Friday around 1:30 am, the House Majority Leader made a motion to adjourn until April 25th at 11 am. – leaving several items to be addressed in Veto Session, including removing state sales tax on food, K-12 funding, and other issues. The Senate President and Senate Majority Leader worked diligently to complete our work in regular session and not leave work to be finished in Veto Session. I applaud their efforts.
You may have heard the quote, “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” Well, that is what I did the last couple of weeks to get tax relief for Kansans. I worked diligently to find solutions and to pass legislation to help Kansans this year and for years to come. As chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, I was able to develop and work to pass tax cuts – including property tax relief for homeowners and cutting state sales tax on food. It was great to work with the chairman of the House Tax Committee and other conferees to produce Conference Committee Reports (CCRs) 2239, 2597, and 2106.
To give you some background on conference committees, tax bills that passed either chamber could be worked in a Tax Conference Committee. It was difficult this year because the House did not debate one tax bill on the House floor, even though the House Tax Committee debated and worked bills. Conference committees are about negotiating to find common ground with the other chamber on bills that have passed both chambers in different forms. It’s difficult to negotiate when the House hasn’t voted on these items. However, the House was willing to accept many Senate positions as we negotiated tax relief policy for Kansans.
The first product of the Tax Conference Committee was CCR 2239. It passed the Senate unanimously, the House 103 to 10. Here is a sampling of items that will become law:
- a property tax freeze via an income tax rebate for low-income seniors and veterans 50% or more disabled
- up to $250 tax credit each year for teachers who purchased school supplies with their own money
- over $40 million in property tax relief – presently there is a $20,000 exemption on the valuation of the 20 mil of property taxes for K-12, this legislation would increase the exemption to $40,000 and increase it each year based on valuation and inflation increases – it hasn’t been increased since 1997
- removing state sales tax on delivery and postage costs
- exempting sales tax on fencing materials for agriculture
- allowing county commissioners an option to abate property taxes on property destroyed by a natural disaster
- creating a tax credit program for donors to technical and community colleges, capped at $5 million a year
- making the sales tax exemption on vehicle manufacturer rebates permanent
- doubling the personal income tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans from $2250 to $4500
- provides an option for Kansas taxpayers on State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction who are limited by the federal $10,000 cap
The House would not accept this good tax policy unless a provision to create a taxing authority in Shawnee County for the Zoo, Gage Park, and Discovery Center was included. The Senate accepted the offer since it would be voted on by the people of Shawnee County. We didn’t want to lose all the good Senate tax positions and good tax policy for Kansans.
The other two tax CCRs, 2106 and 2597, are still in play and will hopefully be passed in Veto Session. CCR 2106 would remove state sales tax on groceries within three years. Starting January 1, it would decrease from 6.5% to 4%, in 2024 it would drop to 2%, and in 2025 it would go to 0%. Groceries means that prepared foods would not be included. Beginning January 1st would provide time for vendors to implement the sales tax reduction. You may think it is simple to implement, but an example is rotisserie chicken at the grocery store is cooked and ready to eat, so you would think it is prepared food and not exempt. However, according to the Department of Revenue, it would be exempt unless utensils to eat the chicken were provided. It would have been simpler to remove state sales tax from all edible items, but many legislators would not support that effort.
Another tax bill negotiated but delayed until Veto Session was CCR 2597. It had several tax cuts to help Kansans. There are too many to name, but a few items included are:
- gradually removing all state income tax on Social Security
- decreasing income tax on retirement accounts
- increasing standard deductions using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) formula for inflation
- removing state sales tax on commercial electric and other utilities, matching the residential exemption
- up to $5,000 property tax relief for businesses shut down by the Governor during COVID-19
I will be working with others to get this legislation passed during Veto Session.
Fairness in Women’s Sports, CCR 160, is to ensure participation in women’s sports is for biological women. The Fairness legislation passed both chambers last week and was sent to the Governor. The CCR passed the House and Senate. The Senate vote was 25 to 13. The Senate would need 27 votes for a veto override. I voted Yes and will vote Yes on a veto override. Last year the Governor vetoed the legislation and there were not enough votes for an override.
Election Security was addressed in three CCRs, 2138, 2056, and 2252 which passed to the Governor’s desk. CCR 2138 had several provisions like requiring watermarked paper for ballots starting in 2024, cleaning up voter rolls, language for election audits in even-numbered years of four counties – one with a population greater than 90,000; one with a population between 20,000 and 90,000; and two under 20,000. It passed the Senate 28 to 8. CCR 2056 would limit the county election offices use of drop boxes to one for every 30,000 voters. Twenty-seven Senators voted Yes and 12 voted No. CCR 2252 would block the Governor or Secretary of State from altering election law without approval by the legislature. It passed 27 to 12. I voted Yes on all three CCRs.
I’ve seen press releases that Mississippi passed a law to block Zuckerberg and other money from influencing elections. Last year, I had several amendments to protect our elections that became law, including stopping Zuckerberg and other money being used in Kansas elections. It took a veto-override of 2/3 legislators to become law, but election security prevailed.
There are many more pieces of legislation that have passed. It can be found at www.KSLegislature.org. I’ll include more items in a later update.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.
Caryn
Uniontown City Council Agenda For April 12
Uniontown City Council will have their regular monthly meeting on April 12 at 7 p.m. at city hall.
Council members are:
___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Ruritan, Skeet George –
UHS Alumni Association, Susan Eldridge –
FINANCIAL REPORT
Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of March 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan
Shipping/Storage Containers, Accessory/Storage Buildings, Fences regulations, Solid Waste
Clerk Report: Sally Johnson
Financial Audit contract
Insurance renewal
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilwoman Esslinger –
Councilman Hartman –
Councilwoman Kelly –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
Wholesale water supply –
Pond Improvement Project –
City Utility Low-Interest Loan update –
American Rescue Plan Act update–
Street Repair –
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
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Uniontown Council Meeting Minutes of March 8
The minutes are unapproved until the next meeting.
Council Meeting on March 8, 2022 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger (7:05), Josh Hartman, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Rachel Carpenter, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, Raymond “Skeet” George, Uniontown Ruritan, Arlie Bess, Mauriel Whisenhunt, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Rachel Carpenter, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, gave an explanation of the Placemaking Pathway. Adding outdoor exercise equipment, public restrooms, pickleball court, etc would be projects that could be partially funded with a pathway grant; however, in order to qualify for a grant a pledge would have to be signed.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 3-2 (Esslinger, Stewart) to sign the Pathways to a Healthy Community Pledge Placemaking Package with Sally Johnson as contact person and submit to Healthy Bourbon County Action Team
CITIZENS REQUEST
Raymond “Skeet” George, Ruritan – asked about the Ruritan funding a public bathroom in or near the park. He presented a sketch and ideas were discussed. He asked that the City apply for a REDI grant for the project. He will work with an engineer to get some cost estimates.
Arlie Bess – had questions about the discussion the Council has been having on storage containers. He has two and wanted to know if he would have to get rid of them. Discussions are preliminary but if an ordinance was passed, his containers would be grandfathered in.
Mauriel Whisenhunt – had questions about the discussion the Council has been having on citywide trash service. She has a house and a business, would she have to pay for two trash service fees? Discussions are preliminary, but that is a good question and will be considered in future discussions.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Bolinger presented the February Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $361,861.00, Receipts $50,364.54, Transfers Out $12,776.00, Expenditures $60,806.42, Checking Account Closing Balance $338,643.12. Bank Statement Balance $353,490.41, including Checking Account Interest of $27.26, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $14,847.29, Reconciled Balance $338,643.12. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $30,063.99, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $18,566.16, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $28,346.12, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $415,619.39. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $55.71, and Utility CDs $74.84 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $130.55. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of February 2022, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. February Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00, to Capital Improvement-Streets $250.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00, to Capital Improvement-Streets $750.00; from Gas Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $6,250.00; and from General Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $2,500, Total Transfers of $12,776.00. Net Loss for the month of February $23,217.88, Year-to-Date Net Income $14,899.62. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $17,272.29 (16.4%), Expenditures $18,274.04 (14.0%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $5,470.50 (15.3%), Expenditures $8,504.42 (20.7%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $29,400.22 (21.1%), Expenditures $19,466.90 (7.9%); General Fund YTD Revenue $38,577.30 (30.0%), Expenditures $22,785.51 (13.8%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $1,784.86 (26.1%), Expenditures $397.28 (3.7%). The March 2022 estimated payables in the amount of $22,828.49 were presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of February 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent Rich asked for permission to get a dumpster to remove the storage building at 112 Second St and to clean up those two lots.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to allow Bobby Rich to get what is needed to remove the storage building and clean up the lots at 112 Second St
Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan was absent so discussion on shipping/storage containers, accessory/storage buildings, fences regulations and citywide solid waste was tabled until next month.
Clerk Johnson informed the Council that KDHE is soliciting for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects to fund.
The legal bills for the transfer of 105 Third St have been received. She asked for clarification of what was to be billed to the buyer and what was the City’s responsibility. The amount to bill to the buyer is $76.
She reminded the Council that League of Kansas Municipalities’ Governing Body Institute & Mayors Conference is April 29-30 at Manhattan
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing
Councilman Hartman – asked about spring citywide cleanup. After discussion
Motion by Hartman, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to schedule a spring citywide cleanup for April 25-29 with dumpsters picked up when filled and the number of dumpsters to be determined by current cost
Councilwoman Kelly – was approached about someone wanting to purchase a corner lot to put an RV on to live in until something could be built. They were encouraged to attend a council meeting to present their request. The City does not allow people to live in RVs.
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – wants another rabies clinic. Clerk Johnson will contact Marmaton Valley Vet Clinic to get one scheduled. If after March 31, those attending will not be charged a late fee for registration.
OLD BUSINESS
Wholesale water supply – Rate ordinances were acquired from City of Fort Scott for 2013 to present. Rate ordinances for the same period were requested from Bourbon County Consolidated Rural Water District #2 but not received yet. Councilman Ervin has worked up some figures but forgot to bring them. The discussion will continue next month.
Pond Improvement Project – USD 235 asked if we were still planning to use the rock piled north of the pond and were told yes. The rest of the project will be completed in the summer. Clerk Johnson was reminded to order fish food.
City Utility Low-Interest Loan update – A couple more have paid in full. We may be able to pay an additional $10,000 back in a couple more months.
American Rescue Plan Act update – Clerk Johnson stated that the first report required by Treasury is due April 30, 2022. She is attending webinars on compliance and how to complete required documentation.
Street Repair – Increases in oil prices may increase the cost of asphalt. We may not be able to complete as much as we initially thought. Discussion will continue next month. The Bourbon County Commission will hold their March 22, 2022 commission meeting at Uniontown Community Center. If the councilmembers plan to attend a notice will have to be posted, that they may be there but not to conduct city business. Public Works Director Bailey has contacted Councilmember Kelly to attend the next commission meeting to discuss the resurfacing of Maple Road from Uniontown to Bronson.
NEW BUSINESS
Special Event CMB License-Union Station – they are the weigh-in location for the fishing tournament and would like to be able to allow anglers to consume on premises during the tournament, May 28, from 6AM to 11:59PM.
Motion by Hartman, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to approve the Special Event CMB License for Union Station for May 28, 2022, 6AM to 11:59PM
City Sewer at Union Station – they asked if it was a possibility. After discussion, the Council consensus is not at this time.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 5-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance and applicants of non-elected personnel positions, the open meeting to resume at 8:45
Johnson called in at 8:43, out at 8:44. Meeting resumed at 8:45.
Motion by Hartman, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0-1 (Ervin abstain) to hire Ginger Ervin for cleaning/water sampling position, cleaning will be $10/hour, water sampling will be $3/sample
Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0,
My Rejection Collection by Patty LaRoche
I am beyond excited! For not a few years, I have been writing a book.
Call it my “Rejection Collection” if you will, but the actual title is A Little Faith Lift…Erasing the Lines of the Enemy. And yes, it was difficult to narrow down my personal anecdotes into 25 chapters, but I’ve tried to choose the best of the best. Or should I say, the worst of the worst?
At any rate, once my book was finished, I started worrying.
What if no one sees merit in it?
Who am I to try and enter the world of authorship when there are hundreds struggling to do the same?
Will I survive if it receives bad reviews?
Would it be tacky to pay my friends to write good ones?
Could it be that I’m the only one who has enough stories of rejection/embarrassment to fill an entire book, so no one will relate…and I’ll be alone, sitting on an island somewhere, yes, alone, reading one of my many…well, books…because I had to pre-order 5,000 of them which, of course, didn’t work out so well for me?
(Did I mention that I will be alone?)
Do you see a problem here? I wrote a book on overcoming rejection, yet clearly, I have a tad bit of work to do to take my own advice.
A month ago, John, a respected agent, read my first four chapters and wanted to represent me to the Christian publishing world. For days, I walked around in a stupor, not knowing if I should share the unbelievable news with my friends or not. I certainly never expected an agent with his reputation to take on someone who had never authored a book, but when his wife read my chapters on an airplane and “laughed at loud in several places” and told her husband so, the deal was sealed.
The next step was for me to write a book proposal. Twenty-seven pages later, I sent my 1800th revision to John.
It lacked one thing: I didn’t have a huge social media following. Publishers insist on it. In other words, people have to know me before they want to really know me.
For starters, I had to get an Instagram account. And yes, I know Instagram has been around for a decade, but I was intimidated by it…which is nuts because one of my chapter titles is this: “The Worse Failure? Failing to Try.”
In that same chapter, I mention Jael, Abigail, Rahab, Ruth, the hemorrhaging woman and Mary Magdalene, all Biblical characters who took enormous risks. A page later, I even wrote, “I fear too many people will end up with a life of Regret instead of Adventure.” So, I took the plunge and between my son, my granddaughter, and my daughter-in-law, I find myself experimenting and now am a member (is that the right word?) of Instagram! You can follow me (please!) at patty_laroche.
This might be the gutsiest thing I’ve ever done in my life (writing the book, not joining Instagram).
What I do know is that I don’t want to look back, years from now, and wonder what might have happened if I didn’t take the risk.
Perhaps you can relate. Someone/something has convinced you that you aren’t capable, yet you have a passion to press forward. Perhaps you want to design clothes. Or have a yard sale. Or sing in the praise and worship band. Or learn to golf. Or start a Bible study. Or perfect a pecan pie. Or…(you fill in the blank).
Whatever it is, let’s do this together. Let’s take the risk like the Biblical heroines did so that we never regret not trying.
Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday April 9 at 11 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt has been going on for about 50 years, John Crain, president, said.
The tradition continues when the Kiwanians will be in Gunn Park this Saturday, April 9 distributing the eggs and getting the hunt areas set up before the hunters are released to search for their eggs.
The hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp, on that day, and at11:05 a.m., “It’s all over,” chuckled Bob Eckles, who is the chairman of the annual hunt.
“We hope everybody brings their kids and enjoys the morning,” Crain said.
Each child needs to bring their own basket to collect the eggs, which will have coupons from area businesses or candy in them.
Preschool children should go to the area below #2 Shelter House, kindergarten through second grade children will meet south of the #2 Shelter House and third, fourth and fifth grade children will meet on the north side of the entrance road to the park, Crain said.
Parking is by #1, #2 and #3 Shelter houses.
The Easter Bunny will be there and photos can be taken with the bunny by parents, Eckles said.
Fort Scott High School Key Club and the Mud Turtle Softball Team helped stuff the eggs with coupons and candy, Eckles said.
Some Key Club students will help the morning of the hunt as well, he said.
The annual event is funded by donations from the community that includes cash from Diehl, Banwart and Bolton CPA, R & R Equipment, Heidrick’s Hardware, Big Sugar Lumber, Don’s Spirits, Iron Star Antiques and Such, Merle Humphrey Insurance and Photography, Max’s Way Station.
Coupons for the eggs are provided by the following businesses:
Fort Cinema, Marsha’s Deli, Leanna’s Flowers, Nu Grille, McDonald’s Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Papa Don’s Restaurant, Bids and Dibs Resale Shop, and HedgehogInk Bookstore.
CHC Awarded $1Million For Regional Transportation Facility for SEK
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 4-6
The Bourbon Count Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 7
Cooper Street Closed Starting April 7 at 7 a.m.
April 6th, 2022
The City of Fort Scott Street Department will be closing Cooper Street from East National Avenue to 20th Street starting Thursday, April 7th, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. until further notice to repair the street.
Should you have any questions, call City Hall at 620-223-0550.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience during this time.
Bo Co Coalition Minutes of April 6
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2022
- Welcome: Fourteen members representing ten agencies and two guests attended the meeting. Billie Jo introduced Elizabeth Schafer as a new board member replacing Nancy Van Etten who has moved from the area. She also noted that Family Swim pass applications were still available at Beacon and Buck Run; completed applications must be returned to Buck Run by April 29; applications will be approved at the May 3 board meeting.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Elizabeth Schafer, Pioneer Kiwanis, announced that the club has purchased a handicap swing for Gunn Park. They will be hosting the Chamber coffee on April 28 to make the presentation of the swing. She also reported that CASA continues to be in need of more volunteers. At present we have twenty volunteers in Bourbon County; we could use as many as fifty. There is a training involved; interested individuals can contact Elizabeth or Christa Horn for additional information.
- Sandy Haggard, RSVP, shared information about the “Aging with Attitude” Regional Expo to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 29, at Community Christian Church, 1919 South Horton. Registration fee is $15.00 for the day; additional information can be obtained by contacting Barbara Stockebrand, 620-625-8620, our local extension office, or agingexpo.ksu.edu.
- Christine Abbott, SEKWorks, introduced Joellene McKeehan. Joellene has been with the organization only a few weeks; she works out of the Paola office. Christine also mentioned she has funds available for all of her programs; she continues to be in Fort Scott every Monday. She and Joellene have been attending the various job fairs in the counties. She also noted that there are over 70,000 available jobs in the State of Kansas.
- Holly Fritter, SEK Multi-County Health Department, shared information about the upcoming Community Baby Shower to be held on Thursday, June 23, from 10-12, at Buck Run Community Center. There will be door prizes, give-aways, and many other things. For more information or to help in any way, contact Holly at 620-223-4464 or 417-661-0308. This is for any Bourbon County resident that is pregnant or has an infant up to six months old.
- Linda Lawrence, SEK Multi-County Health Department Special Projects, informed members that the Covid boosters are available. Anyone can have the fourth shot; the fifth shot is reserved, at this time, for only those immune-challenged individuals. Appointments are recommended and available on Mondays and Thursdays. She also shared that the Health Department will have a table at the Aging with Attitude Expo; they will be sharing information on immunizations for those over fifty.
- Amanda Gilmore, Lighthouse Aglow, reminded members that they meet on the second Thursday of each month; however, due to Easter, the April meeting will be April 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Fort Scott Inn.
- Michelle Stevenson, Fort Scott Early Childhood Program, explained the Preschool 2022 Spring Fling, to be held April 7, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the USD 234 Preschool. This is the first big collaborative event by the Early Childhood Coalition and is for children and parents of pre-natal through age 6. She also mentioned that she has a few openings for her program; soon she will be working with ten babies!
- Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority, has some two-bedroom apartments ready for occupancy; she has a short waiting list for one, three, and four-bedroom apartments.
- Gabby Gire, CHC SEK, noted that she will have a booth at the upcoming Fort Scott Home Show; various vaccines will be given during that time. She will be hosting the first “Tobacco Cessation” meeting in Fort Scott on May 5. She also shared that CHC is hiring several positions and that the new facility at the old Price Chopper building should be open by the third week in December.
- David Gillen, Beacon, explained that the Beacon is in a partnership with Walmart through the Feed America association which allows them to have many food items to share with their clients. They also can provide hygiene products, diapers and wipes, and taxi vouchers when needed.
- Program: Joshua McCloud, Donor Relations and Community Outreach Coordinator, Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, and Carla Farmer, Board President, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.
Josh first made two announcements: 1. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is presenting a grant writing workshop on April 19; refer to the Foundation website to sign up to participate. 2. The DCF Job/Resource Fair will be held on May 24, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Pittsburg Memorial Hall. For more information contact Kelly Stammer at 620-820-6319 or [email protected].
Josh explained that the Community Foundation is a public charity created by and for the people of our area. The mission is to encourage charitable giving to benefit the common good and improve the quality of life for those in Southeast Kansas. He then explained the three different grant cycles for which 501(c)3 organizations, schools, government institutions, and religious institutions can apply: Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation Youth-Volunteerism Grants, CFSEK General Funds Grant, and Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Grants.
Carla then explained the differences between the two entities and ensured than an organization could certainly apply for funding from both foundations. For more information on the foundations or how to apply for grant funding, visit www.fsacf.com and southeastkansas.org.
- Open Forum: Gabby Gire, CHC SEK, will present our May program.
Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting