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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 28
The SEKnFind Newsletter May 2025
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Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser, Boardwalk BBQ

A crowd of 158 attended the 2025 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation annual spring fundraiser on a new night, Friday, April 4th. For a second year, the event was held at the SEK Impact Center with doors opening at 5:30 pm. Décor was provided by Lisa Wolverton of Hitch and Hoedown Rentals. Approximately $13,568 was raised during the evening from stretch, silent, and live auctions. For the first time, Robbie Bell provided entertainment throughout the evening. Her performance was enjoyed by all. Those in attendance received gift certificates to Wellness Journey, a new spa located in Chanute, KS.
Attendees were treated to a delicious meal of bacon-wrapped chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, lettuce salad, and roll furnished by C & S Traveling Kitchen. Dessert was mini-bundt cakes in three flavors, provided by Brenda Harrison, TVDS Director of Programming. Neosho County Community College students helped serve the meal. Door prizes were courtesy of the TVDS greenhouse in Fort Scott.
As in year’s past, the live auction was the highlight of the evening. Dave Petersen served as auctioneer and did a fantastic job. For 2025, we added two new trips courtesy of Monarch Cement; a trip for two to Nashville and a trip for two to Las Vegas. Other items auctioned off include: a Breckenridge CO vacation package courtesy of Home Savings Bank; a Branson MO vacation package courtesy of Community National Bank; a full-size recliner courtesy of Ruddick’s Furniture in Fort Scott; and Dinner for 10 courtesy of Brenda Harrison. Thank you to the local merchants that provided gift baskets for both the silent and stretch auctions. Thank you to Larry Holman for serving as the evening’s photographer. The pictures are amazing.
All money raised from the evening will go towards the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation projects. Since 2001, the Foundation has built six homes and acquired nine additional homes and a duplex. The houses are located in our communities of Buffalo, Chanute, Fort Scott, Humboldt, Iola, Moline, and Neodesha. These houses are home to 81 of our neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Tri-Valley Developmental Services.
“The evening was fantastic”, said Bill Fiscus, CEO. “The food, drawings and conversation were phenomenal. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had an enjoyable evening and look forward to seeing you all in 2026.”
A big thank you goes to the evening’s sponsors. Promenade Level: Monarch Cement Company and David & Beth Toland
Colonnade Level: Community National Bank – Chanute, Hofer & Hofer & Associates, Larry Holman, Home Savings Bank, IMA, Dave Peterson Auction Services, Steve Faulkner Ford, and SEK Impact Center.
Esplandae Level: Ash Grove, Cardinal Drug, Community National Bank – Eureka, Hitch & Hoedown, Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, CPA, and Wellness Journey.
Arcade Level: Cheney Witt Chapel

Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition Agenda for June 4
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
June 4, 2025 1:00 PM
Scottview Conference Room
315 S. Scott Ave
- Welcome:
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Program: Rhonda Dewitt – USD 235 SparkWheel/Church Pantry
- Open Forum:
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be August 6, 2025.
Bourbon County Community Theatre Brings Melodrama Tradition Back to Fort Scott

A long-standing theatre tradition in Fort Scott, the Melodrama, is returning to Good Ol’ Days this year.
Bourbon County Community Theatre presents the world premiere of “Beauty and the Bull OR Chaos in Fort Scott’’ written by BCCT Vice President Mark Bergmann.
Bergmann says, “It was a challenge offered by other members of the BCCT board to write an original show about Fort Scott. I hope people find it highly entertaining. The whole goal is for people to laugh and have fun with it.”
Jason Silvers returns to the stage as Barnard Cleaner, 18 years after the last Fort Scott melodrama that Silvers starred in, “It feels really good to be back on the stage after so many years. Melodramas are about fun, they’re interactive shows, and I hope the audience has a great experience cheering the hero and booing the villain.”
This is Silvers’ first show with the newly formed BCCT, “You feel camaraderie working together with everybody with different levels of ability and talent. I’ve enjoyed watching everything come together.”
The show is directed by Bergmann with Regen Wells serving as Assistant Director. Featured roles include Alissa Cook as the heroine Opal Openheart, Levi Fairchild as the hero Bull Driver, and Matthew Wells as the villain, Carl Connor.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on June 6 and at 10:30 a.m., and 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 and 8 p.m. on June 7 at 123 S. National (former St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church). Tickets for the show are $5 at bcct.ludus.com or at the door, but seating is limited. Concessions will be available. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

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Obituary of Alvin Glen “JR” Lattimer, Jr

Alvin Glen “JR” Lattimer, Jr., age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born May 15, 1958, in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Alvin Glen Lattimer, Sr. and Reva Joy Beasley Lattimer. JR graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. He began working for Mid-Continental Restoration in 1977. He stayed with the company for forty-two years and retired as the corporate safety manager. JR married Monica Jackson Ingle on February 14, 1981. JR was an avid collector of all sorts of things. He especially liked Rock & Roll memorabilia, old coins and antique toys.
Survivors include three sons, Jessie Ingle (Laura) of Ft. Worth, Texas and Eric Ingle (Jennifer) and Dail Ingle all of North Richland Hills, Texas, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Joy Lattimer Renner of Boliver, Missouri, two brothers, Joe Lattimer and John Lattimer and two sisters, Patricia Noble and Kelly Ash.
JR was preceded in death by his wife, Monica, on August 1, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his father, Alvin Glen Lattimer, Sr and a sister, Glena Thomas.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 9th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Private family burial will take place at a later date at the Chapel Grove Cemetery northeast of Ft. Scott.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
FSCC requests proposals to finish existing Maintenance Building by June 6
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44th Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days is June 6-7





Ad: Screen Printer – Open Position At Key Apparel
Screen Printer
Key Apparel is seeking a motivated person to join our Embellishment Team as a Screen Printer. This position will work with screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery equipment and processes.As part of the Embellishment Team, you are responsible for embellishing uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories.
A Screen Printer should have an eye for detail, be comfortable on their feet and moving product, be able to navigate graphic design software, and be able to create expertly designed prints that fully meet the customer’s expectations. You should have the ability to work efficiently while staying on top of multiple projects. Prior experience is not required, but a willingness and excitement to learn is!
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Receiving work order jobs for Screen Printing.
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Examining work orders to determine estimated printing times, ink, and material quantities.
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Designing screen patterns according to customer specifications.
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Selecting screen size, degreasing agents, and emulsion coatings.
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Running prints and performing quality checks throughout the printing process.
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Troubleshooting problems as they arise.
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Drying, folding, and packing completed articles after the run.
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Loading screen into printer.
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Installing and repositioning screen printing plates and pressure roles.
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Calibrating printer before batch is printed.
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Key offers competitive compensation, including a highly competitive benefits package.
Please submit your resume to: [email protected], or stop by and pick up an application at our offices located in the Industrial Park at 400 Marble Rd in Ft Scott.
Bourbon County Arts Council Presents The Rough Romance Tour 0n June 5

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David Schemm Selected KS State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2025— The Trump Administration recently appointed David Schemm as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Kansas. Schemm joined the Kansas FSA team on May 5, 2025.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
“FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level — ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”
Schemm returns to FSA where he previously served as the FSA State Executive Director for Kansas during President Trump’s first term. Before that, he served as Ag Advisor for U.S. Senator Roger Marshall for two years. He has a long history of involvement and leadership with the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers Board and the National Association of Wheat Growers. Schemm also served on the board for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and served on the A-Team Innovation and Sustainability for United States Grains Council.
As SED, Schemm is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in Kansas. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for all Americans. See USDA news release for full list of recent FSA and Rural Development appointees.
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