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Monthly Archives: January 2019
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Jan. 23
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City State Bank Reno Completed
A business that has been in downtown Fort Scott for over 60 years has received an update in the form of a remodel.
The original City State Bank downtown building was constructed in 1957.
It needed an update, said John Hill, president and CEO of the bank.
“The new drive-thru and ATM allow us to better serve our customers who drive larger vehicles.,” Hill said. “The remodel reflects the type of service we are trying to give our existing and new customers in Fort Scott. It also shows our commitment to downtown.”
There will be a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and grand reopening on Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
The bank is located at 202 Scott Avenue.
“The inside is completely remodeled with a new layout that includes new flooring, teller desk, furniture, lighting and décor,” Hill said.
The outside facelift includes new stone, stucco, drive-thru canopy, a new island ATM, sidewalks and lighting.
The remodel started in August 2018 and was completed by January 2019.
LaForge and Budd Construction Company, Inc of Parsons, Kansas was the general contractor.
In addition, “We used many local vendors and contractors,” working of the project, Hill said.
The bank can be reached at 223-2419 for the downtown branch, or 223-1600 at the 1012 Hwy. 69 branch.
KU Professor Kevin Willmott Nominated For 2019 Academy Award
“Our 2016 Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award winner Kevin Willmott, who is KU Professor and filmmaker, is being nominated for an Academy Award for the movie ‘BlacKkKlansman’,” said Kirk Sharp with the Gordon Parks Museum. “He co-wrote it with Spike Lee, Charlie Wachtel and David Rabinowitz.
The Academy Award nomination is for best adapted screenplay for Willmott’s work on “BlacKkKlansman.”
On Tuesday, the film received six nominations which also include best picture, as well as director (Spike Lee), supporting actor (Adam Driver), original score (Terence Blanchard) and editing (Barry Alexander Brown).
BlacKkKlansman is based on the real-life story of Ron Stallworth, the first African-American police officer in Colorado Springs, who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the late 1970s.
To learn more click on these links:
https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article224897260.html
Jody Hoener: Invited to Kansas Health Champion Awards Presentation
2019 Kansas Health Champion Awards Luncheon Set for Thursday
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on Fitness will host an awards luncheon, honoring the 2019 Kansas Health Champions at the Bluemont Hotel (Hartford room) in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan. 24 at noon. This marks the seventh year of presenting the Kansas Health Champion awards.
Individuals invited to the awards luncheon include Governor Laura Kelly, KDHE Interim Secretary Lee Norman, M.D., Pastor Adrion Roberson of Kansas City, Kansas, Jody Hoener of Ft. Scott, Judy Works of Humboldt and Mayor Danny Giefer and City Manager Mark McAnarney of Emporia.
After presentation of awards the champions will share a brief presentation on their efforts in modeling, encouraging, and promoting fitness in Kansas.
WHO: KDHE, The Governor’s Council on Fitness and guests
WHAT: 2019 Kansas Health Champion Award luncheon at the Bluemont Hotel
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 24, Noon – 1:00p.m.
WHERE: Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave, Manhattan, Hartford Rm (second floor)
Peerless Needs Folding Chairs
Peerless Products, Inc. is looking to buy a few good, used, low mileage folding chairs.
If your organization has some available, please contact Dave Elliott of Peerless at:
(620) 223-4610, or send him an email by clicking here.
Chamber Coffee at Sharkey’s Jan. 24
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Sharky’s Pub & Grub
Location:
16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Click here for Sharky’s Facebook page.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
January 31 – Southwind Extension District
February 7 – City State Bank
February 14 – Visage Skin Care
February 21 – Cancer Center of Kansas
Dollar General Will Undergo Big Remodel, Reopen Feb. 14
Dollar General, at 2001 S. Main in Fort Scott, will be closing at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 10 for an interior remodel of the store.
“We will be closed from Monday through Wednesday, then reopen on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m.,” LaDonna Sandstoe, the store manager said.
The remodel will expand the freezers and coolers, and add new cash registers and new items, she said.
“It’s a good time with Price Chopper (grocery store) closing,” Sandstsoe said. “The whole back wall will be freezers and coolers. That is expanding. The store will be able to hold more perishables.”
In an effort to reduce inventory, since January 13, the store has been having a clearance sale, she said.
“We are having 50 percent off on all apparel,” Sandstoe said.
Following the remodel, the store will not carry apparel, she noted.
In addition to clothing, there are 50- percent -off- sales for all kitchen, bath and laundry accessories, ladies wallets, and baby items, she said.
“Currently, there are six employees at the store, and I’m looking to hire a few more,” Sandstoe said.
The stores hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
The phone number is 620-223-4136.
Governor Laura Kelly: State of Kansas Address
The following is a synopsis of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s first State of the State address on Jan. 14, 2019 provided by Senator Richard Hilderbrand in his weekly newsletter.
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly delivered her first State of the State address. The governor laid out her agenda as she began her first term as governor. Some of her main agenda items include, more money to public education, increased funding to hire more social workers for DCF, and Medicaid expansion.
During her address, Kelly explained she would be proposing a one-year budget with a separate proposal for a two-year education plan.
GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL
Thursday morning, Governor Kelly presented her one-year budget proposal. The $18.4 billion spending plan would be the largest budget in Kansas history, with total spending rising $1.2 billion, or 7.2%.
Kelly’s proposal includes increased spending for areas such as K-12 education, DCF, and Medicaid expansion. Many lawmakers question the number Kelly presented for the cost of expanding Medicaid as many predict it to be well over the budget proposal’s estimate.
Below are some highlights from the governor’s budget proposal:
Kansas K-12 Education Finance
Governor Kelly recommended a $92 million inflation adjustment to state aid for K-12 public schools. This would be a phase in of $364 million over four years. With this increase, the state’s education funding would increase 5.5 percent during the next budget year, to nearly $4.4 billion.
Department for Children and Families
The budget proposed a 14 percent increase in spending on foster care programs. Governor Kelly’s agenda includes the hiring of 55 additional social workers. This would increase the department’s budget 8.7 percent, to $727 million.
Medicaid Expansion
Kelly’s budget included $14 million to initiate Medicaid expansion in Kansas. She explained that an expansion plan would be submitted to the Legislature by the end of the month.
State Employee Salary Increase
The budget provided $22 million for a 2.5 percent salary increase for state employees, excluding the judicial system and legislative branch. An additional $3 million was earmarked to increase wages for officers of the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Kansas Board of Regents
The budget proposal would complete restoration of a 4 percent, or $30 million, cut in 2017 from the Board of Regents. Most of the money was previously restored to universities, but Kelly offered the final $8.9 million to be recovered. This restoration does not include previous cuts from 2008.
Re-amortization of KPERS
Kelly’s budget was built around the re-amortization of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System which essentially refinances the remaining $8.9 billion debt over 30 years. This is meant to provide $160 million in “short-term savings” but will extend the system’s debt until the year 2049. Larry Campbell, Governor Kelly’s budget director, said the debt would become an additional cost of about $7 billion.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan. 23
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Jan. 21-22
Obituary for Thomas Sullivan
Thomas Sullivan born on June 8, 1929 in Glasgow, Scotland went to rest on January 11, 2019, to be with his loving wife, Anna.
Thomas served in the British Army.
He loved to play soccer and continued to play when he came to America.
He leaves behind his daughters, Annie and Maureen, his son-in-law Albert Martinez, and his grandsons Thomas and William and his wife, April, and Anthony Martinez. His great-grandchildren William and Mikayla.
Thomas will be laid to rest with Anna in Greenock, Scotland.