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High Energy Costs Expected to Remain
KCC alerts utility customers that high energy costs are forecast to continue nationwide due to increased commodity price volatility
TOPEKA – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is alerting consumers that energy prices are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future based on current national forecasts. This will likely increase the cost to cool homes and businesses this summer and heat them this winter. Now is the time to take steps to weatherize your home and undertake energy efficiency investments as you are able.
Like many other energy and commodity prices, monthly wholesale natural gas prices have recently increased to levels not seen in the United States since September 2008. Wholesale electricity prices have increased as well. On April 18, the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) futures price for natural gas climbed to nearly $8/MMBtu (Metric Million British thermal units) for May and June, with prices over $8/MMBtu for the rest of this year and upcoming winter. For context, natural gas prices regularly traded in the $2-$3/MMBtu range for much of the last decade.
Wholesale prices for natural gas are based on supply and demand and are not regulated, a decision made by the U.S. Congress in the 1980s. Accordingly, these costs are often outside the direct control of energy providers, and are passed through to the end consumer outside of a rate case without markup or profit. It is important to note that the pass through energy costs are audited by KCC audit staff to make sure customers only pay the actual wholesale energy costs that their utility provider pays, again without markup or profit.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its Short-Term Energy Outlook indicating energy price forecasts for the rest of the year are subject to heightened levels of uncertainty from factors such as the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine, decisions of OPEC+, and the rate at which U.S. Oil and Natural Gas producers increase drilling in response to higher prices.
The Commission has launched an online resource to provide additional information, help consumers minimize the impact, and find financial and weatherization assistance. The information is available at https://kcc.ks.gov/
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 22
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 19-21
Obituary of Sharon Chanove
Sharon Kay Chanove, age 64, resident of Nevada, MO, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Nevada.
She was born September 17, 1957, in Gillette, WY, the daughter of Laurence and Mary Rose Kaubich Petitt.
She married Milton Leo Chanove, Jr. on September 28, 2002, in Nevada, MO.
Sharon enjoyed her coffee while reading the Bible. She enjoyed listening to the radio as well. Sharon was an excellent cook, her specialty being apple pie. She loved spending time with her family and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Milton; 2 sons, Lauren Coffett and Marquis Henderson; 4 daughters, Bobbie McIntire, Wendy Hoss, Tammy Henderson, and Nicole Randall; 3 brothers, Chris, Edward, and Patrick Petitt; 5 sisters, Edith Zabriskie, Rose Ella Thomas, Toni Kidd, Sheila Barry, and Barbie Sweet; 29 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Henry, Larry, Billy, and Gerald Petitt; and 2 sisters, Hester Milks, and Shirley Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 26th, at the Pine Street Baptist Church in Nevada, MO.
Burial will follow at 1:30 PM in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Chanove Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
A Nugget of Insight by Patty LaRoche
On the left is the advertisement for what the chicken nuggets were supposed to look like. On the right is what my daughter-in-law received.
Cutting into the nuggets when she got home showed little actual chicken, but if you’re into skin and gristle, this goodie is for you.
I called the fast-food restaurant and lodged a complaint. While I was on the phone with their rep, my son called his wife who told him what I was doing.
She put him on the speaker-phone. “Mom, hang up. I can’t believe you’re doing this.” I, of course, reminded him that last year I called the 1-800 floral company when he paid $90.00 for an Easter bouquet for his wife and infant daughter, a “bouquet” that looked like a wilted, miniature version of the flowers being advertised. Had he paid $9.00, I would have said nothing.
If people don’t complain when they are not given what is promised, the company will continue to take advantage, right?
No one wants to be ripped off.
Just ask the 37,000 investors who lost a total of $65 billion when they trusted Bernie Madoff.
Well, guess what! There is one who, in spite of being accused otherwise, never rips off anyone. Still, the accusations don’t stop. My friend’s adult child lives in another state but has decided not to believe in God because He doesn’t answer prayers to satisfy this individual (not an uncommon argument). So, I guess, God is ripping off this poor guy? The problem is that God is God, and this person isn’t. He’s a narcissist, but he isn’t God.
We must read Scripture to learn who God is so we don’t grow up with unrealistic, selfish expectations. He’s not Santa Claus or the Easter bunny or the tooth fairy or a genie in a bottle.
He loves us enough to become the only perfect human ever to save us from ourselves, including ideas that we deserve something from Him.
Look at 2 Corinthians 5:21: For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
We can’t do anything to make ourselves right with God.
Trust me, I spent a long time trying.
Such a waste! God has done all the work. We have no right to pat ourselves on our backs when we try to out-smart our creator. But even when we do, He doesn’t give up on us. Because that’s what unconditional Love does.
And that’s about as far from a rip-off artist as I can imagine.
Friendship Swing Dedication During Chamber Coffee April 28
Thursday, April 28, the Fort Scott Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the Pioneer Kiwanis. The event attendees will meet at 8 am at Shelter #3 in Gunn Park.
The Pioneer Kiwanis are dedicating a Friendship Swing in honor of past member Joyce True. Funds have been collected for several years.
Members of her family have been invited.
A summary of the way funds were collected:
$435 – Memorial Donation from Joyce True family
$1200 – Fundraising
$400 – Kansas Kiwanis Foundation
$195 – Breakfast on the Bricks
$73 – Summer Bourbon County Fair Winnings from Members
$2000 – Fort Scott Community Foundation
National Day of Prayer Walk May 5 at Riverfront Park
The Fort Scott Kiwanis Pioneers will be hosting a Prayer Walk on Thursday, May 5, in observance of National Day Of Prayer.
It will be held at the Riverfront Park from 4:30 to 6:00pm. The public is invited to take a walk around the park path stopping at designated places to pray for our country and our community. You are invited come and go, taking as much time as you need at your own pace. Brochures and water will be available.
2022 Theme: Exalt the Lord who has Established Us
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Swim Pass Applications Deadline April 29
Applications for a family pass at the Fort Scott Aquatic Center for the upcoming swimming season must be completed and returned to Buck Run Community Center by next Friday, April 29.
Applications are available at Buck Run and TheBeacon.
Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) Substance Abuse Planning Grant
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KDHD Announces Community Health Worker Certification
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Supports New Community Health Worker Certification
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition are excited to announce the new Community Health Worker Certification. This certification is the first in the state to recognize the valuable role that Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in communities as they serve as a link between health and social services and communities to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
“CHWs play an integral role in patient-centered health care teams. They improve care accessibility and health outcomes. The diversity of backgrounds, skills and experiences CHWs bring is a strength,” said David Jordan, President and CEO of United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. “The new certification process standardizes Community Health Worker education and training. Ultimately, this will strengthen community health workers’ future in Kansas. The Health Fund is proud to have partnered with the Kansas Community Health Worker workgroup, KDHE and the Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition to standardize the role of CHWs in Kansas.”
A Certification Task Force was formed out of a need to investigate pathways for certification and started in the coalition’s Sustainability Committee. Over the past five years, the development of this certification has been inclusive and transparent. More than 40 individuals from the Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition and beyond were involved in the process.
“Having a certification process for CHWs is key to expanded career options and future opportunities,” said Stefanie Olson, KDHE CHW Section Director.
“This certification also provides CHWs who serve in their communities a way to validate and build their skills in individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy” said Alma Vargas, KS CHW Coalition Executive Co-Chair. “It also offers employers of CHWs – particularly health care providers with a key support in these times of increased need for skilled health professionals. This statewide recognized certification can distinguish CHWs from their peers and can help them as they work towards other goals.”
Is this certification for you? Certification requires:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent. Exceptions may be made.
- Completion of one of these two pathways.
- Education Pathway: Applicant must complete the KDHE approved CHW training program through the Kansas CHW Coalition or a certified Kansas CHW education provider.
- Work Experience Pathway: Applicant must complete 800 hours over three years plus three letters of recommendation to document work and/or volunteer experience.
Given CHWs important role in advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health, these efforts could not have come at a better time.
Visit the Community Health Worker Coalition to learn more about and apply for the certification, scholarships are available. Health topic information and other resources to support CHWs can be found on both the KDHE and CHW websites. Join KDHE on Thursday, June 9 at Wichita State University, Rhatigan Student Center at 9 a.m. for the annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium. Sponsorship and scholarship opportunities are available.