The American Baptist Women of First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Avenue, are holding a free-will-offering soup dinner to support the Central Region Project – AMOS Health & Hope in Nicaragua – this Sunday, February 9, 2020 at noon in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall.
The public is invited.
Submitted by Glenda Lalman, ABW President
January’s compensating use tax collections come in 26.9% higher than January FY 2019
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Revenue begins the FY 2020 third quarter with total tax receipts above estimates and above the same month of last fiscal year. Total tax collections came in at $725.5 million, $59.7 million or 9.0% more than estimated. This is $79.3 million or 12.3% more than January of FY 2019.
Retail sales tax collections were $220.8 million; $8.8 million or 4.2% more than estimated. Compensating use tax collections saw a 26.9% increase compared to the same month last fiscal year with $52.6 million in collections. This is $7.6 million or 16.8% more than estimated.
This increase can be attributed to online shopping trends and the increase in the number of remote retailers registering to collect and remit the compensating use tax that is due and owed to the state.
Individual income tax collections were $408.7 million; $38.7 million or 10.5% more than estimated. Those collections are $56.9 million more than the same month last fiscal year. Corporate income tax collections were $21.3 million; $3.3 million or 18.6% more than estimated.
The Bourbon County Commissioners will have a meeting on February 11th at FSCC in the Ellis auditorium from 6– 7:30 pm for a wind farm discussion.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 4, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45 – Jim Harris
9:45-10:15 – City of Fort Scott (Robert Uhler & Susan Bancroft), Executive Session-Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
11:00-11:15 – Justin Meeks, EMS
11:15-11:30 – Justin Meeks, Executive Session-Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
1:30-1:45 – Jeff Fischer, Windfarm impact on BBCO property tax goals
2:00-2:15 – Tim Emerson, Windfarm
2:15-2:30 – Kim Simons, Windfarm
Another business has moved uptown.
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial employees rented an office space at 14 S. Main in December 2019.
“It’s a better location,” Scott Gander, managing partner for the business said. “It’s more exposure.”
“The business helps people with all financial planning,” Gander said. “Anything with protecting money and making money grow.”
“Scott and I both feel the best part of our job is helping families and their loved ones achieve their financial security through all stages of their lives,” Jolynne Mitchell, financial representative, said.
“The fraternal side is giving back to the community,” Gander said.
“We do $2,500 in matching funds every year, and
$1,000 in three service projects each year,” she said. “We plant trees, do Hometown Hero and provide educational events for our members.”
“As a Premier Chapter, we are awarded additional funds to participate in additional activities in the community to show our Modern Woodmen support,” she said.
Business hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Phone: 620-223-3000 for more information.
by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles and the Jayhawk-Linn Jayhawks played at Uniontown Tuesday, January 28. Both Varsity teams won against them, as did the JV teams.
The girls’ Varsity beat the Jayhawks 52 to 35. Danielle Howard and Karleigh Schoenberger once more lead in points, earning the team 16 and 22 points respectively. Howard also had 6 assists and 8 steals. Sammie Hampton garnered 8 points and 4 rebounds. Breleigh Harris had 3 steals. Coach Miller said, “Proud of these girls in their effort in winning all 4 quarters of this ball game. We will get back to work tomorrow and prepare for another home game this Friday against Crest.”
The boys also beat Jayhawk tonight with a score of 43 to 38. Jake Harvey scored 13 points and made 3 of his 6 three-point shots. He also had 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals. Luke George scored 11 points and Luke Perry scored 9 points. Hunter Schaaf had 7 rebounds and 2 assists. “I thought we played well defensively against Jayhawk,” Coach Hays said. “Our defense kept us in the game the first half. We were able to come out in the second half and make a few shots which helped us build a lead. We need to continue to work hard and improve because we have some big league games coming up.” Korbin Miller, who usually plays for the JV team, commented, “They played really well on defense, and our shots started falling toward the end of the game.”
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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
February 5, 2020
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 3, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
10:30 – (Commissioners, Justin Meeks & Jayhawk Wind) Executive Session – Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
The Bottom Line
When I was a kid in 1968, Dolly Parton released the song, “Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark.” I thought it was a cool song and when we went to visit family in Southwest Missouri, I asked Uncle Dennis if he’d heard, “Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark.“ The next time we visited, we asked the same question and it became a family joke. After that, sometimes when we’d get together someone would ask, “Have you heard the song, Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark?” We had a lot of laughs out of that question.
However, fear is no laughing matter and it can destroy our faith if we allow it. We all have opportunities to be afraid. The words “afraid” and “fear” are used 593 times in the KJV Bible. Jesus said, “Do not be afraid.” A lot of people are running scared because of the deadly Coronavirus. However, there is protection from this virus and it’s faith in the Word of God. Psalm 91 is known as the soldier’s psalm for protection. But it’s God’s Word and it applies to anyone who believes and trusts in His promises. Let’s read some of His promises:
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him. For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For He will order His angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone. The Lord says, ’I will protect those who trust in My name. When they call on Me, I will answer. I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them My salvation‘“ (select portions of Psalm 91 NLT).
This scriptural promise of protection is only for those who live (remain) in Christ as their Savior, healer, and protector. It’s for those who choose to trust in His name. A godly man once said: “Either the Bible is true, or it isn’t. If it isn’t, let’s throw the whole thing out. If it is, let’s begin to act like it is.”
In Mark 5:36, Jesus said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid. Only believe.” Jesus knows that our first response to bad news is to be afraid. But He tells us to treat the symptom of fear with a healthy dose of faith — faith that God’s Word is the truth and we can depend on it.
“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?” (Psalm 56:3,4 NLT).
The Bottom Line: Refuse to run scared. Claim the promises of Psalm 91 and trust in God.
Pastor Jimmy Tucker
(620) 223-1483
Diamond Community Church
Worship 10:45 a.m.
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reporting that a Person Under Investigation (PUI) from Douglas County who was being tested for the novel (new) 2019 coronavirus is not infected with the virus. Negative results were received today after testing was performed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“We are pleased that test results were negative and that the patient remains in good health. He had been released from LMH Health and was in a monitored, isolated living space following CDC guidelines,” Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary, said. “He will now be able to resume his normal routine, and there is no risk to the public.”
KDHE continues to work with CDC and local partners to detect and respond to any possible cases that might occur in Kansas in the future. In this instance, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department played a key role in assisting the state.
“Local, state and federal public health partners plan, prepare and drill for these types of events,” Dr. Farah Ahmed, KDHE State Epidemiologist, said. “Our healthcare and public health infrastructure works hard every day to protect the public from infectious and contagious diseases, and we learn from these responses so we can continue to improve.”
Coronavirus infections initially were diagnosed in Wuhan City, China, and have since been reported in travelers from this city to other locations in China and other countries including the United States. No cases have been confirmed in Kansas.
At this time of year, respiratory illnesses are most likely due to infection with influenza or other viruses that cause the common cold. It’s important to take precautions to be protected from these infections, including washing your hands, avoiding touching your face and getting an annual flu shot.
If you recently traveled to Hubei Province, China, and developed fever with respiratory symptoms within 14 days of your travel, or have had contact with someone who is suspected to have 2019 novel coronavirus, stay home and call your healthcare provider. For additional information on the 2019 novel coronavirus, you may visit our website at http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm or you may call the KDHE phone bank at 1-866-534-3463 (1-866-KDHEINF) on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.
For more information about 2019 novel coronavirus, visit CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html.
Ashley Jodel Kline, age 36, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 31, 2020, at her home.
She was born September 17, 1983, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Thomas Applegate and Debby Lee Applegate.
She married Robert Kline on October 9, 2010, at Miami, Oklahoma. In earlier years, Ashley had worked for Tri-Valley, but above all, she was a devoted mother to her two daughters. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoyed shopping and watching the Food Network. She was a fan of the Pioneer Woman and had recently made a trip to visit her place in Oklahoma.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, and her two daughters, Rylee and Payton. Also surviving are two brothers, Keith Applegate and wife, Trish, of Chanute, Kansas and Mark King and wife, Michelle, of Moscow, Tennessee and a sister, Marie Lemmon and husband, Mike, of Branson, Missouri and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Ellen Larsen, of Ft. Scott and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Debby Applegate and two brothers, David and Mason Unruh.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Following services, there will be cremation.
Memorials are suggested to the Ashley Kline Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
