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Monthly Archives: May 2019
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 2
Small Business Procurement Day May 7
Last Chance to Register for 2019 Small Business Procurement Day
Topeka, Kan. – Registration for 2019 Small Business Procurement Day ends May 2.
The celebratory event will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS. This free event will provide an opportunity for small businesses to connect with federal agency buyers and contracting officers to determine contracting and procurement opportunities. There will also be a one-on-one Agency-Vendor Engagement Session and training session to learn about resources that will be helpful to the growth and development of small businesses in the procurement market space, including Contracting 101 and FedBid/GSA Purchasing.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bartruff, Commander of the 923rd Contracting Battalion (CBN)/Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) will lead the morning welcome. Secretary of Commerce David Toland will join him in providing welcoming remarks.
“Small businesses are the heart and soul of the Kansas economy,” Secretary Toland said. “The Department of Commerce is thrilled to be able to help this state’s small business community grow. Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Kansas, and we’re proud to help foster that spirit across the state.”
Organizations planning to attend the event include Ft. Riley Contracting Command, Whiteman Air Force Base 509th Contracting Squadron, Kansas Army and Air National Guard, McConnell Air Force Base, the Kansas Department of Commerce, MICC Office of Small Business Programs, City of Topeka, U.S. Department of Agriculture, GSA Department of Small Business and the Small Business Administration.
The Lead Agency for this event has been the 923rd CBN/MICC-Fort Riley office headquartered at Fort Riley, KS. Other partners and co-sponsors include the Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (KS PTAC), Greater Topeka Partnership, GO Topeka-Entrepreneur Minority Business Development (EMBD), the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority and Women Business Development and Wichita State University. This is a regional event that is open to all small businesses and contracting organizations.
All categories of small business are invited to attend. To register for Procurement Day, visit this link.
Ryan Brinker
Public Information Officer
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 Rechartering This Evening May 2
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 is rechartering the Fort Scott Unit at 7 pm, May 2, 2019. This milestone event will take place in Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall.
The American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes: To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families;To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion; To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship; To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy; To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government;To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities; and To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self.
Eligibility about who can join the American Legion Auxiliary can be confusing, but review the below information to determine your Auxiliary eligibility.
Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters and spouses/widows of Veterans are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. There are a few exceptions, but if your Veteran died on active service or died after completing active service, you can join the American Legion Auxiliary.
In addition to the above list of females eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary, wives of current Legion members are also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
If you are not sure about your eligibility to join the Auxiliary, come to the meeting on Thursday night and let’s review your status.
If you are not able to attend the meeting, but would like to join the Auxiliary, just contact Myra Jowers at [email protected] or call her at 620-215-1286 and she will arrange to meet you to complete the membership application.
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Kansas $81 Million Above Tax Estimates
State’s April tax receipts came in $81.2 million above estimates
TOPEKA – April tax receipts came in $81.2 million above estimates at $1.2 billion; $256.4 million more than the same month last year.
Individual income tax receipts are $69.8 million more than the estimate at $808.1 million. Corporate income taxes receipts are $8.5 million above estimates at $104.8 million; $6.0 million more than April 2018.
“Increases in the receipts can be attributed to one-time tax payments on capital gains income and economic growth coupled with changes in federal and state income tax law,” Secretary Mark Burghart said. “While we are seeing our state begin to stabilize following years of turmoil, it’s important that we continue to be cautious.”
Retail sales tax receipts show $200.5 million in collections, a decrease of approximately $2.4 million, or 1.2% below April 2018.
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Gunn Park is Closed Because of Flooding
Severe thunderstorms yesterday have caused flooding in some areas.
Gunn Park was closed because of the flooding.
Ribbon Cutting At Animal Shelter May 16
Chamber Coffee At National Day of Prayer May 2
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Pioneer Kiwanis and Cheney Witt Chapel
Location:
FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Breakfast buffet at 7:30 a.m.
Coffee Program begins at 8:00 a.m.
Visit Kiwanis’ Facebook page by clicking HERE.
Visit Cheney Witt Chapel’s web page
by clicking
HERE.
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:
May 9 – Woodland Hills Golf Course (City of Fort Scott)
May 16 – Fort Scott Paws & Claws
May 23 – Niece Products
May 30 – Good Ol’ Days Committee (at Skubitz Plaza)
KDOT Awards Fort Scott Airport $152,000
The Kansas Department of Transportation awarded Fort Scott Airport a grant in the amount of $152,000, with notification being given on April 30.
The grant money is for an Airport Geographic Information System and runway expansion, according to the KDOT announcement.
“We don’t have the contract with details,” Seth Simpson, Fort Scott Airport Manager said Tuesday.
“We will use it for any design, such as the layout of runway extension, possible land acquisition, that type of thing,” he said.
The future impact on this local airport is “huge”, Simpson said.
The airport expansion will allow bigger jets to use the Fort Scott Airport and “it will be better to bring more companies in (Bourbon County),” he said.
“Length of the runway and strengthening for weight purposes will be part of the runway expansion,” Simpson said. “We are coming due for a resurfacing, that will cost less money if we can do it all at once.”
Currently, the runway is 4,400 feet and is to be expanded to 5,500 feet.
Fuel sales increases and medical flights will also be positively impacted by the runway expansion, Simpson said.
During the preliminary phases of the expansion, a Native American archeological dig was held on the northwest section of the airport property on Indian Road, southwest of Fort Scott.
“One tribe said they would like to do more archeological digging,” Simpson said. “To find things pertinent to their tribe.”
“This phase is part of the process,” he said. “We have a series of boxes we have to check off.”
“The City of Fort Scott works closely with KDOT Aviation to improve the runway in Fort Scott,” Fort Scott Economic Director Rachel Pruitt said. “I am encouraged to see continued funding towards our project. The overall improvement project will take ongoing collaboration at the state and federal levels. There are still several steps to complete.”
Upcoming events at the airport:
- The Fort Scott Airport is the beginning of the Combat Warrior convoy on May 1, with city officials and first responders invited to the airport to welcome the military veterans to town, on their way to the E3 Ranch. The public is invited to welcome the veterans by lining the streets on National Avenue and Wall Streets and waving.
- The Fort Scott Airport will be hosting the Kansas 2019 Association of Airports Conference on June 25-27.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 30
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 1
American Legion To Participate in Warrior Convoy Today, May 1
“On Wednesday, May 1st we will have our second annual warrior convoy through Fort Scott. The overwhelming support our town showed these soldiers last year meant more to them than you will ever know.
We would love your help again by simply standing by the street somewhere along the route from Fort Scott Municipal Airport to the E3 Ranch. (Route- We’ll start east on Lake Road, north on 69 Highway, left on National through town, right onto Old Fort Blvd, left on Wall street traveling east all the way out of town.)
Feel free to make a sign, wave a flag, salute or just simply wave as we honor these brave men and women. The convoy will start at 1:30pm on Wednesday, May 1st. Keep an eye on @e3foundation Facebook page for up to date convoy information.”From the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Fort Scott Post 25 will have the Post 25 banner and table set up at Memorial Hall at 1 pm.
Come join us and other Post 25 members and their families and friends as we welcome these combat Warriors to Fort Scott.
Bring a chair and check the weather in case rain gear is needed.
Submitted by Carl Jowers.